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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
4
Local items report Miss Tillotson and Miss Smith in town events, deliveries by travelers, visits from W S Freeman and Otto from Emmonsburg, and multiple residents in town for shopping, repairs, or land deals. Weather turns wet with cool spells as farmers anticipate rapid green growth.
An Italian scientist is cited in a discussion on myth origins proposing that ancient authors formed creatures like centaurs cyclops and Atlas from observations of children born with deformities. The theory is described as plausible and ingenious, though unproven.
A biologist recounts a half inch spider from the wolf family gripping a two inch fish on a pool edge. The spider weighed 14 grains and dragged the fish ashore while the fish struggled in vain. After ten minutes the fish died and the spider carried away its prey. For sale one Nichols & Shepard thrashing machine offered in trade or cash by John B. Wittmayer of Linton North Dakota.
A 6 by 10 Prouty press with two chases and two roller sets is offered for sale. It handled job work including letter heads envelopes and bill heads before being laid aside for a larger press. Call at the Record office to inspect. Price 50 dollars.
The notice lists weekly church activities including Sunday sermons at 8 p m, Sunday School at 11 a m, Epworth League at 7 15 p m, and Thursday prayer meetings at 7 30 p m led by Rev J E McKinney. Episcopal services occur in Lin ton on the first and third Wednesday after the first Sunday monthly. Also mentions job printing at the Record office and local printing rates via W O Irwin at First Bank of Linton.
A gray mare colt two years old a bay gelding colt two years old a bay mare colt one year old and a white legged white headed mare colt one year old are estrayed. A liberal reward is offered for information leading to recovery. Apply to G Haak Hull North Dakota.
William Hullee filed notice to make final proof on his homestead claim in Emmonsburg North Dakota for the northeast quarter of section 14 township 122 north range 79 west. Proof will be taken before United States Commissioner Charles Lane at Linton North Dakota on May 17 1905. Witnesses James King H B Tuttle William Muench and Henry Stauts all of Emmonsburg North Dakota. Jurisdiction by M H Jewell Register.
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