08 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1889
Page
1
Numerous local items from Emmons County including sheriff moves, visits by merchants and stockmen, and weather notes. Mentions Gov. Miller proclamation for Nov 19, Aldermanic and county meetings, deaths, marriages, and a blizzard impact in neighboring states. Includes promotions for DeGraff's hats and Sayre’s flour and local political figures.
Notice reports Joshin Kuart filing final proof for his land claim in Williamsport North Dakota. Proof will be heard December 1 1889 before the district court clerk with witnesses from Exeter Emmons County. Oscar E Rea registers and attorney E Lennan of Eureka present. The passage also notes 1889 statehood and early election results across New York New Jersey Virginia Ohio Iowa and Iowa trends in party platforms.
The report notes Iowa tilting to Republicans by about five to six thousand votes while prohibitionists pressure the party. It cites Dem gains in river counties and predicts an 8,000 Democratic lead if current trends hold, with Hutchinson favored by Republicans pending incomplete county reporting. It also mentions a tree planting bonus law and a Dakota priority anecdote, plus a Williamsport schoolhouse meeting led by Elder D C Plannette in Fargo.
Returns from nationwide polling indicate Democrats ahead in New York and Virginia with sizable margins, while Ohio and Nebraska show mixed results. Massachusetts reports praise for Australian voting and a likely Republican governor win, and Iowa notes large Democratic gains as late totals arrive.
Correspondence of the Recoup notes scarce news as courtships wane and weddings fade. James Parker, Winchester and Eureka mail contractor, visited the parents’ home. Robert Maxwell traveled to Eureka with goods for Charles Foster’s store as residents brace for heavy snow and cold. Election tomorrow, with hopes for turnout. Pronger.
Helena reports the state canvassing board completed the vote tally. Silver Bowl county’s results give the Republicans the statewide ticket except for governor. Supreme court and six of eight district judges are Republican. Senate tied. Republican lieutenant governor to cast tie vote. House Republican majority six. Jefferson county contest could shift control on joint ballot. Beaverhead and Deer Lodge cause House ties needing new elections.
The county treasurer's office announces new weekly hours: open Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays, closed on the other days. This update affects regular public access and service scheduling.
J. Dawson Thompson of the Dawson mill offers to pay the highest market price for wheat or grind at 30 cents per bushel with a 59 pound flour and feed guarantee or grind for teil. The mill is noted for flour excellence. DeGraff's announces $5,000 worth of clothing just received.
W 8 Casselman of Griggs and Co. promotes groceries at wholesale prices to Emmons county farmers with sample displays and cash or secured terms. Various notices urge patrons to reserve orders and consider exchanges, while a humorous column mocks outstanding debts and a weathering discussion notes Dakota geography relative to Europe.
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