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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1917
Page
4
The Record critiques the Farmer league and its leaders, citing past measures and political influence while urging unity for American war effort and warning against divisive tactics. It praises silo farming and milking machine adoption as keys to local prosperity and urges electing fair city officials.
The Chautauqua man visited town and Linton and Emmons county will again enjoy a chautauqua week. It promises the highest type of instructive entertainment at the least cost. All hail to the Chautauqua system.
J J Ryan arrived from Bismarck to supervise business interests. Mrs Mikesell returned from Iowa. Mrs R A Swanson came home from a Bismarck hospital after an operation. Wm Koenig returned from St Alexius hospital three weeks after an operation. F R Briggs of Jefferson S D arrived with two immigrant cars to live on the Baxter place. Wm Baxter builds a cream station north of the W O W hall for can tor. Village election kept same officers except F A Bier elected in second ward. Miss Laura Sueltz and Smith Engelmann went to Bismarck to see Bird of Paradise. Sueltz remained in Bismarck until Tuesday due to storm.
John Tillema toured Linton on business. Rypkema of Pollock visited Westfield while buying cattle. Van Beek moved onto his farm and will begin farming. Van der Wahl got a 40 80 Avery gas tractor and will start plowing. Mrs. Ryckman, ill with blood poisoning, was taken to Pollock and is improving. Lammers filed final proof on land at Linton with Henry Heyerman and John Cleveringa as witnesses. C Moerman of Strasburg named Farmers Elevator president. The flax price inquiry and the Lammers child’s illness with doctors Shockey and Warnhuis noted. Heyerman Brothers bought half of Emmons County Motor Co at Strasburg, Joseph Van der Vorste owning the other half.
A letter seeks local information on Linton including population, railroad lines, number of general stores handling butter and eggs, existence of a creamery, potential to buy from farmers, and local schools and churches. The writer plans to pay cash and offer high prices, exploring a potential new business location.
Temvik Talk reports H. S. Anderson’s new Vega automobile. Henry Spicker spent last Wednesday at Linton on business. Dave Colquhoun and family visited C. A. Harwood home on Sunday. Ed Graf of Linton came to the city for business and relatives visit last Thursday. Ed Tempel came from Hazleton for a weekend visit with parents and friends. Hellmer Sedig and family and Mrs. Leon Harriman and son visited C. A. Borstad’s home Sunday. Leo C. Herriman is on the sick list.
An obituary and social items report several community movements. Dr. Wolverton treated an appendicitis case this week while Harry Hanson visited Hazelton. S. Rudd traveled to Colman for medical care and his daughter Jennie stayed with the Mucklers. Ladies listed arrived from Linton for the J. G. Albrecht funeral. Embroidery Club postpones to next Tuesday due to many attending the Birth of a Nation show in Linton.
Heavy work horses aged three to twelve years are for sale. Interested buyers may view them and obtain prices at the seller’s place in section 10-133-78 or write for details.
In Emmons county North Dakota the County Court in Linton will hear Peter Munsch administrator’s petition to sell real estate of Jakob Brockel deceased Lot 1 and Lots 17 18 in Block 27 Hunter's First Addition Linton. Hearing set for April 28 1917 at 10 am in Linton court rooms. Respondents must appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Published in Emmons County Record four times with personal service. Judge Charles B Carley.
Notice to Reinhold Seydel as Administrator of Peter Seydel deceased that his final account is ready for court approval. Hearing set for April 21, 1917 at 10 AM in Linton North Dakota. Respondents listed include Sophia Mettler Elizabeth Bauman Regina Heckenlaibel Henry Seydel and Leona Seydel minor with Katie Harris as guardian. Publication and mailing of this citation are provided by statute.
Department of the Interior announces a notice of contest at Bismarck North Dakota dated March 19 1917. Bert E Hoyt of Linton North Dakota contests the cancellation of the homestead entry No 01099 filed Sept 1 1908 for parcel E4YNW1/ EUSW in section 18 township 129 north range 78 west Fifth Principal Meridian claiming lack of residence or cultivation and contest against Howard Slater deceased and unknown heirs of Pollock South Dakota and others with potential heirs and unknown addresses.
The contestant is warned that alleged failures to reside or cultivate on unimproved prairie lands will be taken as confessed. The entry will be cancelled if no sworn answer is filed within twenty days after the fourth publication, with proof of service on the contestant. Publication dates set: March 28, April 6, April 12, April 19, 1917.
Emmons County North Dakota announces a bounty of two cents per gopher destroyed during April and May 1917. Payments require proof the gophers were killed in Emmons County and not fewer than fifty tails in one submission. Dated March 1, 1917. A. R. Snyder, County Auditor.
Public leasing of undeclared state and school lands in Emmons County North Dakota will be held at the Linton courthouse on Tuesday April 10 1917 at 1 30 p m All leases run five years from 1917 for grazing and hay with minimum annual rent 15 per quarter section A 3 lease issuance fee per quarter section Coal rights stay reserved The Board of University and School Lands may reject bids Leases cancelable on sale Readable land lists available at county treasurer for two weeks before leasing Trespassers will be vigorously prosecuted Frank S Henry commissioner dated March 1 1917 Bismarck ND
In Emmons County Court North Dakota before Judge Carley the final account of Ole H. Aarvig estate administrator L Bell is presented for final settlement and distribution. The hearing set for April 27 1917 at 10 am in Linton ND courthouse to review exceptions.
Sheriff announces sale of the NE quarter of section 14, township 136, range 78 west, Emmons County North Dakota. The property will be sold for cash at the courthouse front door in Linton on April 21, 1917 at 2:00 PM to satisfy a judgment of Francis Jaskzowiak vs Albert Vetter for 307.44 plus costs.
Notice is given by Clare Cavert y administrator of the estate of S Wompson late of Sun Prairie Wisconsin in Dane County Wisconsin to creditors and all persons having claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at his law office in Linton North Dakota Dated March 8 A D 1917 First publication on the study March A D 1917
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