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Emmons County Record

Location

Linton, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1885

Page

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Bis marck business cards and notices mix

A fragment from a Bis marck page lists local professionals and services. ISAAC ROSS EWTON & ROSS attorneys at law D. T. General the court C. B. LITTLE RIGHT a LITTLE lawyers Union Block Mamereke, money lending on first class security. HARRIS real estate broker, Emmons county dealer. HIRD AND ROSSER STREET LAUNDRY advertises low prices. Singer sewing machines offered by F M Searles at 21 dollars. Dunn & Co drug house promoted as old reliable across from Sheridan House.

Joan A. Stovell Griffin's Woo C Pettit Dakota Block Bismarck United States Land Office Es Ray & Gray Attorn Slattery Perel ‘Security Reneeae Himas Union Block C. B. Little A & Little Mamereke D Joe Ee Harris LLOAN Dunn & Co Sheridan House Main Street J. W. Clarke Main St Emmons County

Emmons County Division Tactics Critiqued by EmmonsCou Record

The Emmons County division bill is assailed for rushed passage at session end. The editorial condemns the method, notes long travel to vote, and accuses nonresidents and a land speculator of engineering a sham election to favor division. It underscores the need for a free ballot and criticizes the process as undermining the people’s will.

Emmons County Winona Williamsport Henry Douglas

Road conditions and county politics touch Emmons county

The note urges residents of towns including Roop Livona Gayton Glencoe Buchanan Winchester Emmonsburg Williamsport Cherry Grove and Winona to travel Monday when roads are said to be in good condition. Commentary mentions a largely formist sentiment in Emmons county politics and references Ex-Senator Windom's failing attempts to influence local affairs and the Marmions of Emmons county as peers of Fort Yates.

Roop Livona Gayton Glencoe Buchanan Winchester Emmonsburg Williamsport Cherry Grove Winona Dar Emmons County Fort Yates

Tae Mandan Pioneer Back Yard Boundary Calm After Adjournment

The Tae Mandan Pioneer notes the Legislature has adjourned and residents may resume affairs without fear of their backyards being severed by a new county line. The piece emphasizes local stability and public reassurance regarding proposed boundary changes.

Tae Mandan

Dakota Exhibit Praise Highlighted By New Orleans Paper

The New Orleans Times-Democrat lauds Dakota for its exhibit at the exposition and notes the absence from the platform of Alexander McKenzie United States Commissioner from Dakotas who had tirelessly supported Dakota’s display from the outset, working to secure a fitting representation.

Dakota New Orleans

Dakota Exhibit Opens With Quiet, Earned Support

Long before official recognition, a dedicated effort quietly built the Dakota exhibit's success. Acting Commissioner Flemming ably represents the cause, though Commissioner McKenzie could not attend the opening that crowned the display's debut.

Flemming McKenzie Ahee Dakota

Music and Literary Entertainment Draws Williamsport Audience

A Friday evening program in Williamsport featured a solo quartet piece Music Love and Home plus readings by H D Connor and recitations by Edna Connor. Performances included cornet solos by D R Rupert, accordion by Peter Hansen, and songs by Libbie Kurtz Eva Campbell Ida Kurtz and others. The address by J H Worst urged North Dakota state development through unity and culture, praising women and urging civic sacrifice for common good.

H. D. Connor Mark Twain Tom Quartz Peter Hansen J. H. Worst Edna F. Connor D. R. Rupert Disciples of Song Worst Dakota Pennsylvania Ohio Commonwealth North Dakota North Libbie Kurtz Ida Kurtz Rupert Hansen Connor Far West Rupert, Yeuter Armstrong Williamsport

Circle Meeting Recalls Miles Standish Tale at Worst Home

The circle gathered Thursday at County Superintendent Worst’s home. A paper on Woman Suffrage was presented by Mr. Worst, followed by readings from The Courtship of Miles Standish ending with John Alden and Priscilla’s wedding. The Arca dians’ fortunes were discussed and a generous lunch was served. The next gathering will be in Williamsport at Mr. Armstrong’s office.

Worst Miles Standish John Alden Priscilla Captain Standish Williamsport Mr. Armstrong

Paper man Orth travels rail unlikely in North Dakota

Mr. Orth of the Hoskins paper tried to reach McIntosh county but roads were bad. He started from Bismarck, turned back, rode a train to St Paul, reboarded for Ellendale, then took a stage to Hoskins. A rural editor’s travel by rail may come someday.

Orth Hoskins McIntosh County Bismarck St. Paul Ellendale North Dakota

Geese Move North After Weekend Flock Sightings

A large flock of geese moved north last Sunday. Two birds were seen by Mr. Kelly breaking a mile west of town, indicating unusual migratory activity in the area.

Mr. Kelly

Beaver Creek Will Be on Hand to Oppose Division

Be advised Beaver Creek residents plan to join a countywide opposition next Monday. In a letter to the editor the writer urges unity and action against division, urging people to mobilize with shovels and hoes if needed, and to walk if horses are scarce.

Beaver Creek Winchhreten Reconn

Emmons County Division Debate Appeals to Voters

A letter from Winona and Livona farmers urges Emmons County residents to vote against division on the 80th. They warn division would raise costs, favor speculators, and keep Williamsport as the county seat. The authors call for unity of the north half to resist outside influence and preserve an undivided county.

Emmons L. F Wade Emmons County Winona Williamsport

County division fuels county seat debate in Williamsport

A Williamsport reader argues for dividing the county while Williamsport remains near the center, contending most taxes are paid in the north and a Winona county seat would cost more than its share. He cites a local bill signed by Mr. Pierce, asserts the county will be larger than needed, and urges a decently argued settlement to avoid recurring fights.

Gayton Glencoe North Winona Bismarck Pierce Williamsport Douglas Emmonsburg

Good-Natured Major Pickler Speech At Departure

In the Sheridan House Major Pickler, called the gentleman from Faulk, reflected on Bismarck ambitions and the failed attempt to secure a capital. He suggested future battles over issues such as prohibition or woman suffrage and noted John Hubert’s trip to Bismarck with lumber for Pilcher & Hubert’s stable.

Major Pickler Sheridan House Williams Faulk Bismarck John Hubert Pilcher & Hubert

Astonished Sleighing Party Ends Safely After Bob Sled Bind

A bob-sled carrying a wagon-box with Mrs. 86 nearell and Messrs. A. Croghan and E. C. Campbell became uncoupled while riding. The box kept the bobs together, averting what could have been a serious wreck. The party noticed the danger only when the coupling failed.

Mra Neareell A. Croghan E. C. Campbell

Rallying sled incident leaves rear of sled halted

A sled incident on the road caused the rear half to stop after a collision with a pole. No injuries were reported as the driver and passenger remained safe.

Beaver Creek Correspondence Seeks Local Projects

Beaver Creek notes from Racoxp correspondents on March 22 report wild ducks reappearing on the creek while John Brown claims section 14 in this township. Frank Brady plans to trap a large black eagle using treetop setups. Barbour builds a substantial bridge on the township line between this and Winchester. Fourth of July celebration discussed for Raynor Grove. Beant’s future metropolis name search by the Post Office brings fresh naming to Emmons County.

Beaver Creek Racoxp Beaver Carex John Brown Spu Frank Brady Barbour

Mare loses value and cow kills colt in Calhoun area

In Garros March 23 Correspondence of the Recoup William McCrory reports a valuable mare lost after being cast and a cow gore that killed a fine colt on the same day. A soldier’s body is found near Winona, moved to the town’s printing office, as a new editor contemplates Western gunplay tales.

Winona Shepard Riverside

Wixconster Correspondence Notes Local Voting and Visitors

March reports from Wixconster describe John Parker visiting Kansas and James Barbour completing a bridge at Beaver Creek on the town line. Voting logistics are stated for March 30 with transportation for all county voters, urging citizens to vote to justify taxes. Reports also mention military movements, local visits, and social events in Winona and nearby towns.

James Barbour Beaver Creek Sergt Butler Fort May Max

Emmonsburg notes on emigration bridges and county vote plans

Correspondence from Emmonsburg dated March 19 reports Beaver Creek ice rise, travel through town by Wade McCrory and others en route to Wi fe nona, and plans to vote on county split. Postmaster Archambault enjoys traffic on a new bridge. local talk includes Beaver Creek stage line sale, Emmonsport furnace blower needs, and the coming county decision.

Beaver Creek Z. Low Archambault Dah Brothers Bismarck Standing Rock Wade William McCroy West Anday Wifenona Dana Todd Pierre Nun Todd Ohrough Burg McCrory Childs Yates A.S. Parkins Williamsport

Local notices and travels in Emmons county

A roundup of town news from Emmons county including visits by W A Hicks J A Robinson J Perry and others. Mr Ed Hodgkin to build a stone house this spring and a line on flax culture gains interest among farmers. Special sessions of the county board appoint election judges, while Otto Fischer promotes Franz Falk beer to Emmons dealers and a Williamsport dance is planned for April 6.

Searles W. A. Hicks J. A. Robinson Bismarck John Perry Remington Williamsport Wanderers E. Coover Sle H. D. Connor Shell Emmons Ed Hodgkin Herrick Dougherty P. T. Snyder Iowa Franz Falk Brewing Company Dan Williams E. Brindle Dickey W. N. Hodgkinson Casselton Henry Hodgkinson Gayton and Childs Boutillier Wm. A. Bentley Odd Fellowship Huron Otto Fischer Franz Falk Emmons-county John Roop Williamsport George Peters C. H. Bumstead Winchester Glencoe W. L. Kennedy Boop Colorado Board of County Commissioners W. M. Derr J. L. Boutillier George A. Peters Wm. Jones Jacob Kalberer George Walker Thomas Kelly W. L. Yeater E. C. Packer Wm. Mittlestedter Messrs Hubert and Pilcher Minnesota Heavy Artillery Franz Falk Brewing Co Milwaukee Missouri Emmon

Fragmentary 19th Century News Roundup

General Grant in poor condition. temperatures plunged from five below to eighty eight below across regions. Rail strikes succeed on Jay Gould lines. Illinois Legislature deadlocked after a death. Sparks named General Land Office commissioner. Over a hundred miners suffocated near Saarbrucken. Iowa Supreme Court upholds prohibition law. Oklahoma boomers camp in Arkansas City awaiting Washington news. Blaine and the President spoke for over an hour. Snowstorms hit Virginia and North Carolina. 6 to 10 inches. Louis Riel defies the Queen and leads Northwest rebellion. Southwestern Virginia residents migrate westward. Post Office filings rise. half petitions to retain current postmasters. Canadian Pacific halts road construction per Premier McDonald’s government aid.

Grant Canada Jay Gould Western Roads Illinois Sparks General Land Office Saarbruck Russia Iowa Supreme Court Oklahoma Arkansas City Kan Washington James G. Blaine Virginia North Carolina Louis Riel Northwest Territory Toffice Department Canadian Pacific Oo McDonald

Sewing machines for every lady in wartime economy

This notice urges purchase of sewing machines as labor saving devices during hard times. It promotes dealer J Brady of Bismarck as a trustworthy source, offering wholesale or retail machines plus a full range of needles, attachments, oils, shuttles and parts with prompt, warranted repairs.

Percaa Ae J. Brady Bismarck

Joking County Official Delays Trip Over Blizzard Hope

A county official planned a trip to Bismarck but postponed at the last moment as a solar eclipse occurred. He told a friend he faced a severe blizzard and would stay indoors, delaying the journey to the Mecca of woe as the pilgrim awaited better conditions.

Bismarck Biog

Dairy Will Pay in Dakota Says Farmers Assembly

At a Farmers and Dairymen meeting in Minnehaha County Sioux Falls Leader notes farmers claim a cow can pay for itself annually. D W Oaks cites calf at $10, butter from 125 pounds worth $25, skim milk valued at $10 for hog feed, totaling about $45. Net gain depends on hay and pasture costs.

Dakota Farmers’ and Dairymen's Association Sioux Falls Minnehaha D. W. Oaks

Little Repair Shop Offers Thirty Day Furniture Bargains

See these prices for thirty days at Little Repair Shop. Curtain poles five feet long in wall nut ash ebony or mahogany complete 75 cents. All brass pole two dollars. Kitchen tables 1.75. Breakfast tables 4. Woven wire mattresses best 4. Solid comfort springs 2.50. B B Wood chairs 75 cents. Furniture line at bed-rock price. Frank M. Searles Meigs and Fifth Sts Bismarck Dakota.

B. B. Woodee Bed-Rock Frank M. Searles Meigs and Fifth Sts Bismarck D. T

Question on supplemental bill and county debt division

A reader questions the claim that a supplemental bill passed both houses and was signed by Gov. Pierce before adjournment, requiring the new county to assume its share of the county debt upon division, and asks why this secret appears to be guarded.

Gov Pierce

Rail line draw eyed as county grows and farms expand

The Recogp favors routing a railroad through Emmons county while anticipating population doubling this year. Observers see cultivation and land conversion to crops and livestock driving the rail debate as growth signals emerge.

Emmons County

Parker and Veeder Edge Peterson in Bismarck Drag Race

Parker and Veeder clinch a narrow victory over Peterson in a bold eight to competition held in Bismarck. Local crowd cheered as drivers showcased speed and precision on the course, underscoring a tense finish.

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