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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1914
Page
2
In Town and Out reports new baby birth in Cherry Grove, visits to Williamsport and Buchanan, and various local social events. Farmers fence pastures, gophers threaten crops, dances held in Danbury, and a baseball game between Winchester and Williamsport looms. A fishing party to Emmonsburg disappointment ends with ragout de canis.
A long list enumerates voting precincts with township and range designations, schoolhouse voting sites, and inspectors for districts from Burr Oak to Union. The entries include precincts such as Skinner, Jones, Livona, Gimble, Hampton, Braddock, Dann, Hazelton, Logan, Tell, Ohio, McCulley, Dakem, Exeter, Hague, Linton, Strasburg, Westfield, Union, and Pmmonsburg, each naming respective inspectors and polling locations.
The Memorial Day committee has prepared a fine graveside and opera house program and asks all businesses to close from 11 a m to 4 p m to ensure success. The notice lists town lots for sale at Sear specee Apple Frankhauser Linton N D as part of the town’s announcements.
At 2:00 Band Concert and 2:30 Services at the Opera House feature the High School Girls Chorus performing Columbia the Gem of the Ocean and The Vacant Chair, with readings of The Southern Soldier. Rev. Ponath conducts prayers and the Gettysburg Address is read by Karl Ponath, followed by audience singalongs. Mr. I A Acker addresses the gathering in Bismarck North Carolina.
Mrs. Busby and daughter Susie shopped in Linton last Friday Everett Brandt has chicken pox Mr. and Mrs. Riggleman visited at Mr. Wilson's Mrs. Buck has been on the sick list We hope she is well Mr. and Mrs. Longwell visited Linton last Friday to take their son to the doctor We are having cold rainy weather Marion Morford and family plan to move to Bismarck around June 15 Morford directs the Hartford to Bismarck stage route Call on Charles B Carley for Final Proofs and Filings Advy
Ada Hurlburt visits from Canada as I L Scroggin and John Allensworth take a steel route to Canada. Dr Baer opens an updated Mitchell street office. Bier's wife undergoes hand surgery. Sraddock school commencement set for Cole hall. O M Vie breaks his arm cranking auto near Dana. Pekkola family returns from Finland trip. Fire marshal Reade visits to boost fire safety awareness.
The Hazelton area reports visits by D D Bidwell to the capital city on Saturday and J S Roop’s Friday trip from the capital. H A Armstrong is constructing a large thirty foot chimney on his home exterior. Rumors say Miss Della Abel wed James Scoular at Linton on May 1. Hazel Germaine wed John Wilson in Hazelton at the courthouse ceremony.
Auto party visits Linton while Hazelton power plant work begins on a concrete floor. Braddock ladies visit Hazelton, and editor F B Streeter of the Linton Record heads to Brad dock. Archie Ekanger has a serious head injury near town, with lingering effects and partial paralysis in a leg.
State Senator H W Allen of Braddock North Dakota announces candidacy for re nomination to State Senate addressing Republican voters of the 26th Senatorial District dated January 12 1914. Sidney F Smith of Steele Kidder County also announces re nomination for Representative in the same district dated March 4 1914.
Political advertisement announcing Charles B Cakley as a Republican candidate for re election to Judge of the County Court in Emmons County. The notice emphasizes respect for voters and party allegiance and invites support at the upcoming election.
John P Soming announces Republican bid for Register of Deeds with long county ties since 1886. He pledges to cut excessive clerk hire and work full days without requiring office assistance if elected, addressing Republican voters in Emmons County area. April 13.
A formal notice declares a candidacy for the office of Superintendent of Schools. The announcer seeks election and outlines intent to lead the school system, listing qualifications and goals for educational policy, administration, and community engagement.
Political notices from Westfield North Dakota announce William Lamers as candidate for Register of Deeds in the June primary and W J Reontle as candidate for Sheriff. Lamers pledges to cut waste and serve full hours if nominated and elected. Reontle requests Emmons County voters’ support given twenty-two years residency.
C J Bieber is the latest candidate for clerk of court. M Ohlhauser bought a new Ford from Pietz and Hanson. The Donleys youngest child is very ill with pneumonia. Elmer Fogle, a clerk of court candidate, was in town Monday. Wm Fraleigh returned from a visit in the east. A M Britts and Scott Cameron were in town Monday. Fred Wohl went to South Dakota on business. Templeton State Bank repairs the glass front. Prof. Smith left for home Monday. M Ohlhauser broke his new Ford hitting a rock. Hans Haug bought M Ohlhauser's old Franklin. He was hauled in by a team on his first trip. Mrs Fred Snyder left for Aberdeen to visit relatives. Mr Snyder will follow by auto soon. A baseball dance at Linton on Friday May 29 is said to be a dandy. Subscribe for the Record.
Editor Record from Linton North Dakota thanks neighbors and churchwomen for help during Hazel Donley illness and death. Special mention to Mrs E M Larvick Mrs Martin Hicks Mrs DeWitt Mrs Meinhover Mothers Club floral offering Rev Ponath and the Donleys express heartfelt gratitude and may God reward you.
Notice is hereby given that Gustav and Rosina Gergentz mortgaged property to Palmer Newberry on July 20 1908 and recorded October 2 1908 in Emmons County North Dakota. The SW quarter of section 12 township 134 north range 78 west will be sold at the court house door Linton at 2 PM July 3 1914 to satisfy the debt, costs, and default for nonpayment. Mortgagee Palmer Newberry ARMSTRONG CAMERONAttorneys for Mortgagee Linton North Dakota.
A. L. Geil of Hazelton North Dakota declares his candidacy for county office in Emmons county. If nominated and elected he pledges full service to duties and vows not to engage in other business. This statement reflects party proceedings and voter guidance ahead of June primaries.
James Duncan of Josephine Benson County announces his candidacy for Commissioner of Railroads on the Republican ticket. He respectfully asks for support at the primary to be held June 1, 1914.
To the Republican Voters of the Twenty Sixth Senatorial District Emmons and Kidder Counties I announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination as one of four representatives If nominated and elected I will go to the next Legislature to serve the district to the best of my ability JH Penne Linton ND
Theodore B. Meinhover of Temvik North Dakota announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff in Emmons County at the June primary. He asks for party support and pledges an aggressive campaign in the fall election.
The nomination for representative from Kidder County in the Sixth Senatorial District is subject to the will of the Republican voters. The race covers Kidder and Emmons Counties and outlines the process for candidate selection under party guidance.
The writer seeks Republican support for re nomination as County Treasurer of Emmons County North Dakota and for re election as Register of Deeds, stating candidacy is subject to the will of Republican voters at the June primary.
An announcement dated May 5 1914 declares a Democratic bid for the Emmons County register of deeds in June. The letter names Linton and Amon Eatn San Xavier Junge as signatories and calls for faithful service to patrons if nominated and elected.
A county auditor candidate declares to Emmons County Republicans that he seeks the GOP nomination for county auditor at the June 24 1914 primary. He pledges to move to the county seat and devote himself to office duties if nominated and elected.
The Emmons County district court clerk seeks Republican support for re election at the June 24 primary. He states he faithfully performed duties and requests continued endorsement from voters.
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