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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
3
A local store markets a full range of beauty products for the dressing table. The offerings include face creams talcum powders face lotions massage creams cold creams camphor ice and fancy soaps. The shop emphasizes rare items not commonly found outside city stores.
Local notes from Linton and Emmons County report residents attending services, selling stock, and traveling to Aberdeen and Bismarck. Mentions include Rev Brayfield, Mattison and wife, and Linton visitors to Hague and Hague auto trips. Memorial Day planning and a six day Republican convention trip are noted among broader community updates.
Pupils listed as present or tardy for the month ending May 6. Cornelius Moerman the only pupil with perfect attendance. term totals show enrollment 23, attendance Ish, absences 1094, average daily attendance 15, tardiness 48. Last day brought a picnic and program with visitors. Various grade winners named. district finals held. local church social announced with a detailed program. Real estate loan note and sale of horses advertised.
A description of a vast natural fortress in northern Madagascar inhabited by a tribe calling themselves the People of the Rocks. The massive rock rises 106 feet high with an eight square mile area and nearly vertical sides. Access is by a subterranean passage, making ascent possible only with artificial means. The piece also touches thrift and urges readers to reflect on frugality amid distress.
An aphoristic reflection on moral growth and neighborly conduct. The quote contrasts self interest with integrity and describes a shift from guarding against deceit to avoiding deceit of others, likening righteous living to a chariot of the sun.
A fragment from a Kansas City Independent piece shows Cassidy urging immediate action before events pass, while Casey hesitates and warns against rushing. The dialogue hints at a turning point and caution over haste.
Cobwigger asks how the New Rich prove they are not gentlemen. Merritt answers that they show it by paying cash for everything they buy, the tailor adds.
Reuben recalls a city trip to handle farm law business in a tall office building. After wandering stairs and a startled clerk, he enters a small room whose floor collapses, plunging them both fifteen stories. He survives, embraces the clerk, then hurries home in relief.
A brief Chicago Herald transcription shows a mother questioning whether her daughter inherited talent for drawing. The child’s father suggests a different angle by mentioning one of the speaker’s brothers is a dentist, implying possible inspiration or talent lineage.
Local notes report Culled from the Progress of May that Sir John Katzenberger bought Joe Benkert's interest in the Bloom saloon and started there Tuesday. Also listed are weddings, property transfers, and a court petition for administration of Phoebe A House's estate with a hearing set for June.
The county dipping tank at West Field will be offered for sale to the highest bidder on Monday June 1 with bidding starting at 10 o clock a.m. By order of the board of county commissioners.
A register of deeds list details real estate transfers in Emmons County for May 4 to May 6. The entries show various United States transfers to individuals, private party deeds, and warranty deeds with parcel descriptions and small monetary values where stated.
Wheat prices listed for various grades including No 1 Northern at 1e No 2 Northern at 2c No 3 Northern Ste No 4 Northern 75c Rejected 0e Flax No 1 100 No 2 103 Barley No 4 47e No 5 Ale Heed Barley re Durum Wheat No 1 71e No 2 74e No 3 72ec No 3 400 No 4 3c Butter Table Stock 20c Packing Stock lic Cream 2 Kyys lec
Jacob Miller of Linton ND files notice of intent to make commutation final proof for Homestead Entry 35205, for N half of NW quarter and SW quarter of section 10, township 130 north, range 83 west. Proof to be made June 15 before Judge Charles H. Carley in Emmons County ND at Linton. Witnesses named: Charles Lovell Philip Miller Martha Dockter Martin Schneible Jewell registers.
Department of the Interior, Land Office, Bismarck North Dakota, March 28, 140s. Notices Anton Schlosser of Marlo North Dakota of intent to make five year final proof for Homestead Entry 1077 filed September 15, year. Location is section 10 township i88 north range fourth PM. Proof to be made before Charles I Carley at Lincon county court May 14, 104. Continuous residence required by Michael Goldade Joseph Mitzer Andreas Schweitzer Jacob Huber and M W Jewell Register.
Department of the Interior, Land Office at Hismanek NOD, April 2, Edward True of Linton NOT, has filed notice to make commutation final proof for Homestead Entry Noostig. Witnesses: Carroll Gilbert of Dakem Now William Maxwell of Mishken Isaac Jacobson of Strashuns Thomas Austin of Strashurs. Proof to be made before A Weatherby, United States Commissioner, at Linton NeDL on date Henames the following to prove continuous residence and cultivation.
Kate Harvey of Linton North Carolina has filed proof in support of her homestead entry No 21115 made May 1 1904 for the west half of the southwest quarter and lots 1 and 3 of section 9 township 0 range pit. The proof will be made before A Weatherby United States commissioner at Linton now on June 15. Witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation are J B Titer of Omie Nob Mue Dornsife of Pikem No Jessie H Sandidge of Linton Nob Mo and W E Petrie of Linton Nob Mo. For proofs filings apply to L A Weatherby United States Commissioner Linton.
Barbara Volk formerly Hannah Mollie of Hague, N J, filed notice of her intention to make five year final proof for Homestead Entry No 50 made July 24, 19__, for the NE 4 of section 2, Township 75 North, Range 1 West. Proof before the district court clerk June 10, 19__, in Linton, N.J., with witnesses Joseph Buchler of Hague, Frank Frison of Hague, Frank Gross of Hague, Joachim Schell of Hague.
Notice to contractors bids due for Exeter school district project in Emmons County North Dakota. Bids must be sealed marked Aids for School houses and directed to Kochus Uoseh Clerk Easter School District Noo Mi Strasburg Noo Whins 1. Specifications available from the Clerk. Bond required for faithful performance. Board may reject any or all bids. Aprimings
Notice from the general land office under Public No 30 directs a public sale at 10 am May 2, 1908 at this office. The tract is NE of SE quarter of Section 18 Township 7 North Range 78 West Fifth Principal Meridian. Adverse claimants must file claims or objections by sale day. M. Al. Jewenn, Register, Joan Satterlund, Receiver.
Notice states that George Ad Vitti of Winona and others contested claim for Homestead Kent No. Soni with proof to be made before 16 Rooks, district court clerk of Emmons County on May 20, 100K. Names Jerry Conley Wilhelm Nagel William Howden George Wolfer and others appear for proof of continuous residence and cultivation.
Hand-Painted and imported china and fine silverware including crystal, cut glass, and waist sets. Ladies and gents gold rings, brooches, collar pins, and assorted descriptions available in this display.
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