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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
8
The Emmons County Record notes wartime tensions as Germany may strike and Americans react with caution. The paper critiques political figures Gronna and Robinson, discusses war anxieties, loyalty concerns of German-born citizens, and praises women’s evolving role in Congress while urging calm and unity amid upheaval.
Board of County Commissioners invites sealed proposals by May 7 1917 for one 60 foot steel truss bridge with reinforced concrete abutments and 18 foot roadway over Beaver Creek between sections 9 and 10 132 77. Plans at county auditor after March 26 1917. Bid bond 6 percent, bond due within 15 days, contract surety required.
Local notes show Marie's pupil teachers planning garden work while Miss Pane nears term end. Clemens and George Rohrich made a Ford trip to Linton. Old Civil War memories are evoked as spring arrives. Mr Schuck sports a spring hat. Pius trades horses again. District legislature meets and creditors attend. Church and school plans include English German and music. Rosary service features a new musical element. Easter sermon urges piety amid looming war.
Dated at Linton North Dakota this 7th day of April 4917 E H Brant Auditor Emmons County ND By order of the Board of County Commissioners
County commissioners invite sealed proposals by May 7 1917 for grading 1000 yards to prepare an area between sections 4 and 9-130-79 for a bridge. Bids require a 6 percent certified check and filing of contract amount within 15 days after award. proceedings dated April 1917 signed KE Brant.
Notice to contractors invites sealed proposals by May 7 1917 for four or more scrapers and eighteen 60 inch Fresno scrapers shipped F Q B to railroad points in Emmons county North Dakota. A certified check equal to 5 percent of the bid amount is required and will be forfeited if the bidder fails to enter into contract with a surety. Auditor Emmons County North Dakota Commissioners April 1917.
The county invites bids up to 4 PM May 7 1917 for concrete culverts to be built during 1917. Plans and specifications available from the county auditor after April 25 1917 by order of the Board of County Commissioners.
In Emmons County North Dakota the county court under Judge Charles B Carley will hear Peter Munsch as administrator of Jakob Brockel deceased on April 28 1917 at 10 oclock in the forenoon. He seeks authority to sell real estate in Linton described as Lot 1 and Lots 17 and 18 in Block 27 Hunter's First Addition. Respondents Elizabeth Brunmeler Katharina Lehr Christina Schmidt Fredrika Hoff Johanna Walter Elisabetha Opp Clara Brockel are named. The notice provides all interested parties with the right to appear.
Bert E. Hoyt filed December 1 1916 to contest and cancel Howard Slater heirs land entry No 01099 for E4YNW1 EY%SW in section 18 township 129 north range 78 west. Contest alleges deceased entrant died May 1 1915, heirs failed to reside or cultivate, land is wild prairie, and not due to any military service. Failure to answer within twenty days after fourth publication cancels entry. Frank L Brandt Register. Publications March 28 1917 April 8 1917 April 12 1917 April 19 1917.
State of North Dakota Emmons County orders respondents to appear April 27 1917 for final settlement and distribution of Ole H Aarvig estate. The administrator J L Bell must show cause why account should not be approved and administration discharged. This notice requires all heirs and interested parties to attend or file exceptions.
In the Matter of the Estate of William R Mitchell deceased Madora E Ells Administratrix of Emmons County North Dakota requests all creditors and claimants to exhibit claims with vouchers within six months after first publication. Office Armstrong Cameron Linton Iowa North Dakota. March 28 1917 first publication March 29 1917
Quarters and half sections in Selfridge District Sioux County North Dakota offered for sale on crop payments to qualified buyers. 480 acres with good improvements two miles from town fenced and cross fenced includes house and barn. widow selling. Also 640 acre homesteads in Montana promoted with maps and inside information from U.S. Commissioner Outlook.
One red yearling steer without marks or brands has been in the neighborhood since December 1. Owner must call, pay charges, and take the animal away. Contact W. H. GROGAN.
For sale a 16 by 26 foot residence with a 16 by 18 foot building over a well. Includes a 12 by 14 barn, a fine orchard with shade trees, and abundant water. Will consider horses as part payment.
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