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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
2
Local notes from Pioneer days report county commissioners meeting upcoming, visits by A Honstain John Pekelder and others, snow melts quickly, gopher campaign prep, Williamsport school praise, teacher examinations at Winona, humorous dentist anecdote, births and local moving plans, burglar rumor, and travels of residents between Hampton Mandan and Bismarck.
The Washington Post cites H B Hawes on the bulldog name origin from Irish bull fights where a bulldog pins a bull by the nose. An Irish farmer described dogs guarding bulls during fights, suggesting the breed's name stems from its antagonism to bulls. A London Spectator anecdote adds a rude omnibus passenger episode.
Louise, described as weighty for her age, throws a party for her young guests. Her father asks if anyone has seen someone as far as Louise. A child replies that she once saw such a person in a show.
A reflection on memory and loss from George Eliot stating our dead remain with us only when we remember them, emphasizing the enduring tie between remembrance and presence.
Five holstein cows for sale by F C Turner secretary at 20 132 78 The Davis Ranch. Cows described as nicely marked and in ordinary condition and offered for sale.
In Pacific coast national woods goats, especially Angoras, graze to trim underbrush that fuels fires. Sheep once stood as an obstacle, but goats now serve as browse control while producing clothing material. If a method existed to curb Billy goat aggression, goats could strengthen rural economies.
Orville Wright, honored at a Dayton banquet, says the aeroplane has passed infancy and legal matters are settled, opening focus to further development. He notes aviation will still improve in places as the line between law and industry broadens.
A farmer recounts alfalfa yields and inoculation methods in North Dakota. Despite poor seed and dry weather, Grimm and Montana alfalfa stands produced about one to five tons per acre across multiple cuttings, with soil preparation and dirt inoculation cited as key factors.
March activity in Temvik and nearby Linton includes township elections, club meetings, and travel notes. Mrs. E H Hardt attended a basketball game and dance in Linton, Miss Martha Schatz left for Fargo to study millinery, and Mrs Meinhover returned from the Sisters Hospital in Bismarck improved. Mr Anderson and Mrs Calquhoun learned of pneumonia deaths in Aberdeen, prompting travel to the city. Several residents plan trips to visit relatives or handle real estate matters, while Emil Boghard leaves to work in Braddock. The column closes with a humorous aside about Mexicans preferring fighting to eating.
Floyd Bier and family visited F. Harding on Sunday while Sherman Rudd made a quick trip to Linton last Friday. Mr. Herriman and Mrs. Herriman visited Mrs. Sedig, with Carl Lindberg joining H. V. Sedig Sunday evening. A recent Oswald Naumann gathering drew a crowd and George Dexter’s sale attracted many buyers as Mr Dexter plans more events.
Fred Schatz and Ernestine Wudtke were absent last Friday and Monday respectively, with cause unknown. Sieghardus Ponath of Linton visited the room Friday afternoon. Jennie Rudd has missed eleven days this month due to sickness. School was not in session Tuesday March 16 for township election day with polls at the school house. Seventh graders work on compound interest and Lowell's The Oak in reading. Attendance dropped from 16 to 10. German students withheld by sickness. fifth graders busy memorizing the Star Spangled Banner and using the period after 4 pm for practice.
Lydia Becker and Quinten Foell were absent last Friday or Monday. No school Tuesday the 16th due to township meetings at the school house. Rev Ponath of Linton conducted a well attended service Friday night. New supply of practice paper arrived from A N Palmer & Co Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Miss Hilma Nesseth now boarding at Math Reich's. Ludwig Biefelspacker lost two valuable horses recently. Adam Haverstock began work March 1 for George Huber. Schnitche is presumed guilty and hanged. Buffalos disappeared from the creek. Mrs. C F Wagher and children visited Mr and Mrs Reich last week. Balser Reich of Idaho will start spring work soon. Lydia Schmidt Tillie Graff Reinhold Schmidt of Temvik visited Sunday. Mrs Peter Moser and family are visiting. They left for Medina Tuesday morning. Arno and Karl Reich returned from Temvik after German Confirmation School. In two weeks they return to Temvik to finish term. Christof Kreig Sr have a new piano organ from Rev Berent. Many young people gathered at K s home Sunday for music and games.
Westfield correspondence notes residents at Hull and Westfield, with Peter Compaan returning healthy from an appendicitis operation in Rochester. Rev. A Haverkamp expected to arrive for services. John Cleveringa hauls sand near Hull and reports wheat found in a sand pit. Edward Renskers hosted a friendly gathering. G W Renskers released a Ford from a heap of material, car tied to a Linton minister en route to Dale ND.
Default on a May 1907 mortgage by Ludwig Melue and Richarda Meier triggers foreclosure. The property, southeast quarter section 33 township 133 north range 76 west, will be sold at the Emmons County courthouse in Linton, North Dakota, at 2:30 p.m. on March 87, 1915, to satisfy the outstanding mortgage and costs.
Katharina Baumann as administratrix of Sebastian Baumann deceased invites creditors and all with claims against the estate to present vouchers within six months of first publication to First State Bank of Strasburg Strasburg Bremon s county North Dakota. First publication February 25 1916.
Mortgage holder Elizabeth N. Clyborne will foreclose on the Peter and Johann Schmidt parcel in Emmons county North Dakota. Sale at 2 p.m. March 27 1915 at the front door of Linton Court House to satisfy the mortgage dated March 20 1912 recorded March 21 1912. Property includes northwest quarter etc in section 30 township 133 north range 78 west with assessed debt of 1334.17 plus costs.
John H. Blore advertises a stock of ninety five horses at his Winona North Dakota location. The sale promises strong stock and fair pricing with an invitation to inspect the animals in person.
Legal notice from Napoleon North Dakota lists C L Merrick as mortgagee with GEO M McKenna as attorney. Filing covers mortgaged property actions dated Mart April through February and March windows. Court page includes creditor and attorney identifiers for forthcoming proceedings.
In Emmons County North Dakota the office of Auditor announces a position listing under the name Jobn R. Snyder. The notice cites official duties and eligibility but provides no further timetable.
Bids for building three school houses in Lipps School District No 28 are invited by 2 PM on Saturday April 0th. Specifications at County Superintendent of School office. Bids must be marked Bids for Building School Houses and addressed to the undersigned. Board may reject any bid. Bonds twice contract price and $200 certified check required. Adam Lipp, Clerk. Strasburg North Dakota.
Notice of foreclosure on a 1909 mortgage by Walter M Bowden and Eva Bowden to John A Stiles. Property located in Emmons County North Dakota, 180 acres, Bay of Emmons, under a sale on April 12. Amount due at sale is eighty hundred four and no-100 dollars plus costs.
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