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Emmons County Record

Location

Linton, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1920

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Man Killed by Tractor on North Hazelton Farm

Louis Kaiser, a bachelor living six miles north of Hazelton, was killed when his Titan tractor wheel ground him to death during a plowing accident on his farm. A repairman had recently worked on the tractor and Kaiser backed up to reattach plows, then appears to have been struck as he tried to jump or pull away. The body was found the next day by neighbor L. D. Briggs, with Kaiser's dog seated beside him. Authorities and Kaiser’s kin are being sought as an inquiry notes the Finnish heritage and unclear exact sequence.

Louis Kaiser Hazelton L. D. Briggs Kaiser Linton Harry Lynn Ted Brenner Emmons County Hattie Hibbard Wehel

County School Notes Eighth Grade Exam Dates Shown

Pu pils Eighth Grade Examination questions set for May 28 and 29. All teachers requesting lists should apply immediately. Nine Month Perfect Attendance Certificates awarded to Lavina Harrison Leonard Langeliers Glanavon Constantine Zahn Emmonsburg Elsie Pearson Logan Ernestine Huber Sand Creek Rauha Westerback Louise Grunefelder Wilson Raymond Stewart Union Beth Sabraw Alton Lenhart Elva Webert Melville Steinert Melvin Schott Williamsport Velma Corner Agnes Hangse Christina Dockter George Bader Elizabeth Bosch (2) Winchester. Three Month certificates issued to Constantine Zahn Freda Heer Albert Heer Albert Renschler Emmonsburg Martha Huber Sand Creek Rauha Westerback Saima Pekkola Dorothy Seeman Wilson Josephine Volk Isaac Blore Frances Hanson Herman Wildermuth Christina Dockter Agnes Haugse (2) Magdalena Goldade Edward Kist Marie Kruger (2) Frances Burge Ruth O'Donald Bennie Bosch George Bader (3) Arnold Schafer Leon Vossler Elizabeth Beach (2) Winchester Alice Olson Logan Marie Margaret Elbert Larvick Clarence Larson High-

Lavina Harrison Leonard Langeliers Glanavon Constantine Zahn Emmonsburg Elsie Pearson Logan Ernestine Huber Sand Creek Rauha Westerback Louise Grunefelder Wilson Raymond Stewart Union Beth Sabraw Alton Lenhart Elva Webert Melville Steinert Melvin Sc Frances Hanson Herman Wildermuth Christina Dockter Agnes Haugse Magdalena Goldade Edward Kist Marie Kruger Frances Burge Ruth O’donald Bennie Bosch George Bader Arnold Schafer Leon Vossler Elizabeth Beach Winchester Alice Olson Marie Margaret Elbert ‘Larvick Clarence Larson High

Macdonald Goes to School Shifts to East for PhD

The mystery of Neil C. Macdonald, a leading North Dakota education expert, narrows to an enroll ment at an eastern university possibly the University of Chicago to pursue a PhD. He aims for the university presidency. Reverend George A. Totten backs Macdonald as a candidate despite leadership turmoil surrounding President Kane.

Neil C. Macdonald North Dakota Macdonald Universiy of Chicago The University of Chicago University of North Dakota George A. Totten Board of Administration Kane

Murder Suspects to Be Arrested Soon in Turtle Lake Case

Chief of Police Chris Martinson said arrests are expected in a day or two in the Turtle Lake murders of Mr and Mrs Jacob Wolf their five daughters and Jake Hofer the chore boy, with McLean county authorities summoning him to the scene. He noted suspects had been under surveillance since the killings.

Jacob Wolf Jake Hofer Turtle Lake Chris Martinson Bismarck McLean County North Dakota Martinson

Neighbors Suspected in Mystery After Eight Bodies Found

Eight bodies were discovered and arrests expected as a confession from a suspect is anticipated. Chief Martinson would not name suspects though neighbors of the dead family are believed involved. One man faced with the deceased previously, and the eight months old daughter Emma survived. The crime remains unsolved with undisclosed full details until a confession is obtained.

Martinson Emma

Farm Bureau Doings on Barn and Poultry House Tips

Practical guidance for barn construction and poultry houses including lighting airflow and ventilation standards. Notes promote skylights in hog houses and window space ratios for dairy barns along with chicken house layouts roosts nests and nest spacing. The piece ends with a curiosity about seed germination and notes two names in the Livestock Judging Contest.

Linton Ernest Goehring Kenneth Green

Schwab-Dahlen Wedding Ties Lodging in Town

Monday morning at 11 30 o clock the marriage of Lester Schwab to Miss Elsie Dahlen of Sturgeon Lake Minnesota was solemnized at the Schwab home by Rev S M Swaney pastor of the M E church in the presence of close relatives A wedding dinner followed as guests toasted the couple The groom is the son of Mr Wm Schwab of this city and has grown into manhood here.

Wm. Schwab Lester Elsie Dahlen Sturgeon Lake Minnesota S. M. Swaney M. E. Church Company Eafs

Couple Ties The Knot In Rural Minnesota Linton Area

The couple, one a World War I veteran who served in France, and the other a Minnesota teacher who moved to Tuttle neighborhood last fall, will reside on the Schwab ranch east of Linton as friends wish them long and prosperous life together.

Uncle Sam France Minnesota Tuttle Schwab Ranch Linton

Emmons and Logan Baseball Schedule

The managers of Emmons and Logan counties issue a Sunday only schedule with 3 pm games, 45 cents admission plus 5c war tax, and free entry for children under 12. Matches list Braddock Hazelton Kintyre Napoleon Linton Strasburg with dates from May to July and managers named Adam Kraft Semling Higgins Scheeler Kusler Lang.

Emmons Logan Braddock Hazelton Kintyre Napoleon Linton Strasburg Adam Kraft Mgr Strasburg E.A Semling D. A. Higgins G. G. Scheeler C. Kusler Napoleon J. A. Lang

Armenian Woman Denied U S Entry At Ellis Island

Anna Sherbetjian, a young Armenian, was deported to Turkey due to illiteracy at Ellis Island. Hamppirsoun Terekelyian, a Philadelphia merchant, sought to claim her as bride, while a Cambridge rug dealer arranged for her arrival. Rich Armenians plan to appeal.

New York Anna Sherbetjian Ellis Island Turkey United States Hamppirsoun Terekelyian Philadelphia Cambridge Mass Anna Terekelyian

Memorial Day observance planned by Linton American Legion

Local Post appoints committees for Memorial Day observance on May 31. Parade in uniform to the cemetery west of town includes band veterans and school children. A 1:30 p.m. pavilion program at Seeman Park features a speaker, Taps, firing squad, and bronze memorial tablet unveiling. Baseball game Strasburg vs Linton follows. band concert in the evening.

Legion Linton Srevice F. B. Streeter C. O. Smith Kirley

Denekin's Men Offer To Join Azerbaijan Army But Refused

The Azerbaijan legation said Denekin's troops offered to join the Azerbaijani army but were turned down. They then sold supplies including a tank, 15 airplanes, artillery, rifles, and millions of cartridges to raise 10 000 soldiers. The sale funds threaten Armenian positions in the region.

Denekin Azerbaijan Constantinople Baku Caspian Sea Persia Legation Sergheeva Dradenko

Delaware Senate Ratifies Susan B Anthony Suffrage Amendment

The Delaware Senate passed a ratification bill 11 to 6 after rejecting Senator Gromley’s substitute and adopting Senator Walker’s resolution ratifying the Susan B Anthony suffrage amendment. Prospects in the House appear unlikely amid strong anti suffrage opposition.

Delaware Senate Dover State Gromley Wilmington Walker New Castle

Kidder County Anti Townley Convention Endorses Streeter and Baumgartner

Enthusiasm ran high at the Steele gathering as Kidder County delegates endorsed F B Streeter of Emmons and John J Baumgartner of Emmons for the 26th District Legislature. Emmons and Kidder share the district, with two House seats to be filled. The county league selected two Kidder contenders Weld and Sherman and two Emmons candidates Harding and Scherr, while antis chose McKee and Galbreath from Kidder and Streeter and Baumgartner from Emmons. The anti ticket was formally endorsed and delegates urged active support at the June primaries.

Kidder County Steele Minot Langer Kidder Messrs. Streeter and Baumgartner Emmons County Emmons League Kidler Weld Sherman Harding Scherr Antis James McKee Tappen George Galbreath Tuttle F. B. Streeter Linton John Baumgartner Strasburg Convetion John J. Baumgartner

John R Snyder forms bid for Emmons county auditor

John R Snyder former county auditor of Emmons county arrived from Bismarck and is circulating petitions to run for county auditor in the upcoming election. He was endorsed at the Lin ton anti Townley convention and is viewed as a strong vote getter. He has resided in Emmons county and worked in state offices and for the federal government, including during the war, while maintaining his Emmons county residence. The June 30th votes will determine his standing among the anti Townley slate.

John R. Snyder Emmons County Bismarck Snyder Linton Missouri Bowman County State Auditor State Auditor’s Office Uncle Sam Igs The Capirol Mr. Snyder

Money Promises vs Taxes Under League Rule

A state tax commission review from 1915 to 1919 compares Nonpartisan League promises to cut taxes with actual results. Despite a 25 percent general fund cut in a special session, general fund needs under league administration rose 64.99 percent from 1918, with yearly changes showing increases and one decline.

Nonpartisan League League State Tax Commissioner

Handkerchief Use Traced to Early Sixteenth Century

The record notes that handkerchiefs were not used before the early sixteenth century while sleeves remained handy as a practical garment feature of earlier fashion.

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America Land Dept Trade AT Home Farm Bureau Doings Schwab-Dahlen Emmons and Logan U. S American Legion Peril John Snyder Asctable
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