Notice of Homestead Final Proof in Williamsport
Notice is given that David H. Yeater has filed for final proof to support his claim for the southwest quarter of section 26 township 185 range 76. Proof will be made before the district court judge or clerk at Williamsport, Dakota, on April 30, 1889. Witnesses: John H. Worst Lawrence Fielden William Mittlestedter Simon E. Kurtz, all of Williamsport. Oppositions may cross-examine and offer rebuttal evidence. Oscar E. Rea, Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Bismarck
Dak
Williamsport
John H. Worst
David H. Yeater
Lawrence Fielden
D. R. Rupert
Oscare
RBA
Register
Oak
Liss
Cak
William Mittlestedter
Simon E. Kurtz
Interior Department
Oscar E, Rea
Emmons County Record Ad Rates and Dakota Statehood News
The Emmons County Record notes advertising rates for display legal and local notices and reports on the Dakota split after Washington's Birthday. It covers President Cleveland signing the Dakota division bill and upcoming congressional seating for North and South Dakota, with a note on land law changes and senate-house conference actions likely concluding without action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cleveland
Dakota
North
South Dakota
Montana
North Dakota
Congress
Brookings Agricultural College Aids Territory Farmers
The agricultural college and experiment station at Brookings is spreading word of its work to farmers. Many settlers lack time or means for experimentation, yet trials of farm products are underway to reach better results in this new country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural College and Experiment Station
Brookings
Corn Varieties and Farm Practices Highlighted in Bulletin
Bulletin No. 9 reports last year’s corn experiments with thirty three varieties, detailing planting dates and growth data. Bulletin No. 8 analyzes drinking water samples, and No. 10 tests if frosted grain is suitable for seed. Milton George leads a push against a binding twine trust urging farmers to cut and stack grain unbound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmons County
Agricultural College and Experiment Station
Brookings, Dak
Milton George
The
Western Rural
Farmers’ Alliance
Prairie Fire Ethics and Legal Reform Called For
The editorial urges stricter enforcement against prairie incineration and heavier penalties for careless burning. It argues fires harm soil moisture, slow rainfall, and damage pastures, haymeadows, and timber, calling for permanent bans on fires and annual hay yields once fires are prevented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Lake Creek
Sopraine Syrup for Teething Children Sold by Nurse Physician
Mrs Wixstows Sopraine Syrup is pitched as a forty year trusted teething remedy by a leading nurse and physician. The claim notes universal use by millions of mothers and asserts relief from pain and cures for dysentery diarrhoea griping and wind colic. Prices are listed as 2s 6d per bottle.
Herding Rates by Bb. E. Coover for Coming Season
The undersigned states readiness to herd stock next season at rates of Horsea two dollars and cattle one dollar twenty five cents. He offers ample water and good range with a good bull for the herd. Stock will be taken out early and returned late daily. Bb. E. Coover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bb. E. Coover
Times
Winona
George Jennings
Bismarck
Main
Fifth Streets
Emmons County
Bedrock
England
Fargo Argus
Dakota
Western Rural
J. H. Worst
Miss Ollie
Dunn & Co
Oukes
Kelley
Soo Line
Oakes
Daily News
Chicago
Tribune Almanac
Horace Greeley
Black mare with foal missing near Emmonsburg
On the night of January 20 a black mare with a ten month old suckling foal bearing a small star in the forehead was missing. A reward is offered for information to H. A. Archambault at Emmonsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmonsburg
H. A. Archambault
Stock to Herd Notice for Season Rates
The undersigned informs the public that stock will be taken to herd during the coming season at 1.26 dollars for cattle and 2.00 dollars for bourses. Good range and ample water, good bull with herd. Respectfully, G. M. Marpiao.
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G. M. Marpiao
Coal For Sale At Brindle Mine At Three Dollars A Ton
Local notice advertises coal for sale from the Brindle Mine priced at 3 dollars per ton. The brief item notes supply details and sale terms as read in the public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brindle
Roop county notes on river work and local events
John Roop and neighbors work at the river for barn materials while others like Peter Hansen and John Lewis face illnesses and injuries. The column records farm activity, cattle trades, local visits, weather, and upcoming community plans across Dakota towns.
Legislative measures tighten taxes and courts across counties
The legislature considers bills to compel delinquent tax compromises by county commissioners and authorize bonds for county buildings. It amends appeals to the supreme court and allows towns to aid railroad construction. It also targets usury, township organization, quarterly financial reports, and sets July 1 as the general effective date unless ordered otherwise.
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House
Bris
Supreme Court
County Treasurer's Office Announces New Weekly Hours
The office will be open on Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays each week and closed on the other days. DuGald Campbell Treasurer.
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Dugald Campbell
Oats for Sale Listed in Section 30 Township 130
600 bushels of white seed oats offered for sale. Applicant: Geralt Haak. Address: Section 30, Township 130, Range 75. Sale details provided on request.
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Geralt Haak
Grain Bag Marking Plates Offered at 5 Cents per Letter
E. J. Taunsern announces he will cut stencil plates to mark grain sacks at five cents per letter. A sample plate can be viewed at the post office. Grain taken in exchange for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Taunsern
Absent Ones Homesick for Dakota Letter to Editor
A Cleveland reader asks that his paper be changed to Williamsport as he and his wife long for Dakota. He notes plans to relocate next week and jokes about possibly joining President Hanison in his cabinet.
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Dakota
Cleveland
Ohio
Sin
Williamsport
Hanison
Josn Kuntz
Not Pleasant in Pennsylvania Letter from Clearfield resident
A Clearfield reader letter describes harsh Pennsylvania weather after Dakota life, noting four weeks of fine weather then six weeks of frequent storms, mud and displeasure with being housed for six weeks. The note ends with a stray remark about a Logan County case and a horse trade dispute involving Goode and Hast.
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Pennsylvania
Clearfield
the Recoup
Dean
Dakota
Jace
Goode
Logan County
George Hast
Gayton Township
Sest
Weller
Squire Stouder
Connor
George
Esquire
Newcomers Arrive to Locate Permanently in Eureka
Ira L. Young was to arrive a day late to meet his father mother and brother. The newcomers bring several head of stock and plan to settle permanently in Eureka.
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Ira L. Young
Eureka
Editor attacked with office towel in uneasy town quarrel
A chaotic county note recalls a man charging the editor with a towel clash in the office, leaving a dull thud. The column mixes local gossip with notices from Emmons and Dakota counties, listing visitors, store ads, and Republican commentary on loans, cattle prices, and immigration.
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Northwest
New York
Dan Eisenberg
Bismarck, Dak
Valley City
Russell, Miller & Co
Propr’s
Climax
Mill Exchange
QO. R. Barnes & CO
Main Street
First National Bank
W. S. Moorhouse
Tribune
H. P. Foster’s
Sixth St
John P. Hoagland
D. T
Steele, Dak
James River
Ashhurst Press
Novist
Ornce
Steele
Lyons & Woodmanse
J. H
W. A. Wood
Banner House
Emmons Ae
T. W. Russell
Main and
First Streets
Bismarck, D. T
W. Glitscher & Sons
Main St
Near
Fifth
D. R, Streeter
Emmons
Dame Cesar
Senate
Hagan
J. N. Roop
Frank Smith
J. S
South Prairie
Beaver Creek
Frank Horan
Foster
Exeter
Cantwell
McGee
Winchester
John Parker
Iowa
Geil
J. Henstain
Pagel
Armstrong
George Washington
Messrs
Johnson and Koutson
Red Wing
Minn
Charles Swanson
Dudley
Magnus Anderson
Fort Buford
John Anderson
Scott & Campbell
Glencoe
Martinson
Don Stevenson
Jim Welch
Henrietta Elizabeth Mchitable Welch
Harry Smee
Robinson
Donnie
Triplett
Livona
Frank Pitcher
Maud Robinson
Mr. Martinson
Jake
Illinois
Kinder
Ruster
Sheriff McGee
Kleynstra
Will
Fargo Republican
Grand and Glorious
Charles McIntyre
W. L. Albright
N. J. Shields
L. H. Hammitt
Pettitt
John Buckley
R. E. Brock
Wm. Willey
W. J. Kelley
H. Wilson
D. Cummins
L. Brickley
T. P. Lee
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