19 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
1
The Fargo Forum recounts a curious tale of a man feeding hens on sawdust and breeding eleven clothespins from a clutch of eggs. It notes a general quip about people, birds, and minds and marks last Sunday as the anniversary of the birth of the American flag with Betty Ross honored in Philadelphia and similar celebrations elsewhere.
In Mound City a country club rumor says Pollockite baseball may field a nine in time. For now its sportsmen are famed mainly for craps and stalion poker. the line in Course of Time hints at potential, but no sure ball players yet.
Eorror Cranston of the Pollock Progress married Emma Carley on June 6 in Mound City. The Record notes the saucy habit of the paper’s youngster but wishes the newlyweds prosperity and happiness.
In this week's Advocate calendar of court cases the entry reads Streeter vs Patterson an action to wipe out all newspapers in Linton except the Record the judge notes the suit seeks to compel fair business conduct or damages for breach of contract.
The Pollock area school district approved building a schoolhouse at a cost of 86700 by a 118 to 44 vote. Support came from distant district areas as residents seek a local high school to avoid sending children to distant schools. Lin ton may soon need a similar facility.
The University of Minnesota now requires incoming students to demonstrate proficiency in core primary school English. Critics say universities divert funds and teachers’ time to expanding programs and neglect basic instruction, while national exams show many high school graduates lack fundamental spelling and composition skills. The move follows concerns raised by Congressman Tawney about applicants to military academies.
The notice lists numerous guests arriving at Linton House including W. Lee Miss Ma Emmonsbu ace meoraph Mil Crawford J. A. Martin Wiss Bi Bred Bayradon Tess G. Mo leimple L. Converse A. F. Aberdeen Baw ance B. F. Brown Athol Houchins Adartane Roscoe Paul Miller Aberdeen R. K. fan iy Tracy Henagils Vasil Wilkes and others with various affiliations. The fragmentary OCR shows a long roster of names and associated places such as Aberdeen Wadena and Brattle? with minimal context beyond hotel arrivals.
Calendar outlines term beginning Tuesday June 23 with cases State of North Dakota v Martin Ried-Hager setting prairie fire Lynn for plaintiff and others. Listings include Johnson Walker Dux Walk er etc. various actions such as grand larceny appeals from justices court and foreclosures with plaintiffs Armstrong Lynn and co. serving as counsel across multiple parties.
Public notices from Linton North Dakota detail mortgage foreclosure on a property in Emmons County with sale set for July 1903, including parcel description and debt amount. Also included are notices of final homestead proof for Ellef Johansen and the associated witnesses and dates.
The North Dakota Wool Growers Association outlines wool market days across the state including Fontinel Button June and July events, with listings for Bismarck and Kalin regions. Agricultural notices accompany the schedule and a note on a new line of gentlemen's watches from Rowerdink.
After a portion of the Record edition printed, Congressman Burleigh F Spalding telegrammed acceptance of an invitation extended by Mr Brad dock of the Committee on Oration to speak at Linton on the Fourth.
The undersigned offer public sale on Saturday June 20 1903 at E E Honstains farm Section 23 T 132 R 77 including 14 work horses 5 colts 1 1 to 2 years old 25 milk cows with calves most cows broken haying implements wagons harness tools saddles household farm and more Terms under 10 cash others payable Oct 1 1903 at 8 percent interest W K Slever and Jacob Liedle auctioneers Lunch at noon Owners PRICHARD KNEELAND I will hold auction in Lin ton Monday June 22 4 instead of Hazelton as advertised selling mares geldings stallions and other personal property Liberal terms note to three failures allowed with bankable paper T M Gray Livona
Listings describe several missing or unclaimed animals including a two year old bay gelding with white face and three white feet near Westfield and Linten, and a bay mare with foal, branded diamond on the left shoulder. Also notices of dishonor request prompt payment of checks where funds are unavailable, with addresses and dates from 1903 in Exeter, WN. D.
Multiple ho rses reported missing with rewards offered. Descriptions include a bay mare with white hind feet and a gray colt, weights from 900 to 1 400 pounds, various brands on left shoulder or hip, last seen in Emmons or nearby counties. Names include G N Fiddle and F P Caldwell with contact details in North Dakota and South Dakota notices.
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