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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1915
Page
4
A long opinion column questions voter turnout and compulsory voting, arguing majority rule is flawed and urging referendums on women’s suffrage. It compares jury duty obedience to voting participation and urges reform while noting historical context.
The article discusses a forthcoming shift in national policy on prohibition and the laws governing marriage and divorce, noting the changes are not immediate but appear as inevitable as established national prohibitions. It emphasizes a gradual path to reform and the enduring strength of existing statutes.
A Farmers Institute will be held at Kintyre on Friday March 12 with afternoon and evening sessions. Elder speakers are practical farmers discussing topics of interest to the community and there will be ample opportunity for local participation. A woman speaker will address topics of interest to all women.
Mrs W A Patterson mother of C A Patterson died Saturday February 20 at a hospital in Lewiston Idaho from gall stones after weeks of illness. She was born June 11 1844 in Belvidere Boone Co Illinois and lived in Hillboro Bismarck and Winona North Dakota before moving to Lewiston.
The obituary recalls a respected Hettinger resident who spent years with her McIntosh son’s family visits. Described as kind and hospitable, she faced retirement with acceptance and faith. She leaves a husband and three children C. A Patterson Ralph Patter son and Mrs. R. D. Farrington. Sympathy pours in from many friends.
Thomas Hall reports 1914 motor vehicle registrations totaling 55 954 dollars with 5 613 86 expenses leaving 50 345 77 allocated to 52 counties by vehicle counts. Emmons county registered 192 cars and 11 motorcycles and received 547 39 for county roads.
Five years Since a local home talent show drew such crowds the Band Boys Minstrel Show at the opera house Friday night packed the hall. Culbertson Martell Verlander and others performed in dialogue songs and a military skit with engaging humor and skill.
After the performance a closing dance broke attendance records, delivering a complete success financially and in entertainment. The program included songs, comic numbers, and a military burlesque with listed cast and roles.
Hague expects a spring building boom as Carl Fischer will replace H B Zenk as postmaster soon. A J Fischer and wife returned from a brief Twin Cities honeymoon. Fr B Tubissing of Lindecke Warner Co is soliciting R M Volk. Mrs Volk aged 89 died Saturday. interment in Hague Catholic cemetery. Hypnotism grows popular with A J noted as the towns premier performer influencing local youth.
Notice of auction to be held Wednesday March 10 1915 at 11 a m at the Dexter farm east of Temvik Section 34 Township 134 Range 75 selling livestock including mares geldings steers heifers cows calves and other farm implements and household goods. Terms: cash under $10 and bankable paper with 10 percent interest for larger sums. 5 percent discount for cash over $10. settlement at sale. free lunch. R J Crain clerk R A Brown auctioneer GEO H DEXTER owner.
Mortgage by Joseph Mitzel and Margaretha Mitzel of Murle ND to GC Merrick, dated December 5, 1913, filed January 2 1914, foreclosed by sale at the Emmons County Courthouse Linton ND on April 15 1915 to satisfy $2260.00 plus costs. Describes property: west half of northwest quarter and west half of southwest quarter of section 12 township 133 range 74. Includes interest coupon default and mortgage assignments from L Merrick to BR Mullinan and the ensuing lien. Sale conducted by Sheriff of Emmons County ND.
A humorous exchange contrasts a sentimentalist praising a woman's devotion with Mr Meektah noting Henrietta's steadfast affection. She objects to muzzling their bulldog, fearing it would spoil his facial expression.
Katharina Baumann administratrix of the estate of Sebastian Naumann, late of Emmons County North Dakota deceased, notifies all creditors and claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within six months after the first publication to the First State Bank of Strasburg in Strasburg village.
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