Notice of Final Proof in Williamsport Dakota Territory
Notice is given that John A. Brown has filed for final proof to support his claim for the southeast quarter of section 24 township 132 north range 77 west. Proof will be made December 20, 1886 before C. H. Bumstead at Williamsport. Witnesses: William Southwick Albert H. Morrison Martin Flick Charley Parker. Postoffice Wilmington Oak. John A. Rea, Register. Religious notices announce preaching next Sunday at noon by Rev J H Worst and a Sunday school at 11. Invitation extended.
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Bismarck
D. T
C. H. Bumstead
District Court
Williamsport
D. CT
John A. Brown
William Southwick
Albert H. Morrison
Martin Flick
Charley Parker
Witchester
Oak
John A. Rea
Register
J. H. Worst
George Jennings
Thomas Parks
H. H. Day’s
the Times
John C. Dwyer
Capt. Cotton
W. W. Goodwin
Buchanan
Oscar H
Danbury
Mugwump
George
R. S. Lockton
Armstrong
Michigan
R. L. Durant & Co
E. A. Keebler
S. E. Qr
J. W. Combs
Virginia
Bertha A. Packer
Emmons County
Ed. F. Savage
H. A. Armstrong
John McTavish
Long Lake Creek
5. B. Brindle
J. A. Brown
Winchester
Buroak
Weslaker
Gayton
Fred Smith
Cherrove
F. D. Walker
Mark Wilson
Winona
Glanavon
John McEniry
Bakker
Henry van Beek
Thanksgiving Proclamation Observed With Prayer and Gratitude
Notice invites public to a Wednesday event at the Bakers near Livona with admission one dollar. Gov. Pierce proclaims Thanksgiving Day on November th, urging gratitude for health and liberty, calling for prayer and church and home observance.
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Pierce
Commonwealth
Political life shown as uncertain in Mandan Pioneer
Emmons County citizens who lost in the recent election are reminded that public sentiment shifts over time. The piece cites Dr. Ames’s long career and fluctuating fortunes from 1872 to 1886. It contrasts this with Helena Herald's jibe at the Land Commissioner Sparks and a Bis marck advertisement for Wm. D. Smith & Co. furniture and undertakings.
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Mandan
Emmons County
Dr. Ames
Minneapolis Tribune
Young Men’s Grant Club
Minneapolis
Congress
Helena
Giasticutis
Northern Pacific Railroad
Sparks
Supreme Court
Barn on Bringhurst place blown down by strong breeze
Mr. E. C. Packer, building a barn on the Bringhurst place north of Williams's port, saw the structure blown down last Thursday. The partly completed barn would have stood a normal wind, but last week's gust proved too severe. Emmons County residents are urged to visit K Brady & Co. of Maingerset to view the firm's large stock of sewing machines, new and light-running.
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E. C. Packer
Bringhurst Place
Williams's
Emmons County
Bismarck
K. Brady & Co
Maingerset
Dunn & Co
Sheridan House
Ed F. Savage
Roop, Cak
Bismarck Penitentiary
Penitentias
Williams
Coe
Retiring lawyer shoots jackrabbit mistaken as prey
Lawyer Herrick prepares for night and spots a jackrabbit through the window. He approaches with his shotgun but finds the supposed prey is a white paper. He shoots, securing one jackrabbit while another is carried off by foxes.
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Herrick
Creniia Oer
Political Controversy Over Republican Tactics
A long critique targets George Douglas over campaign methods and loyalties. The letter accuses him of unfair primary blocks and shifting support to the ticket at the last moment, while detailing contested conventions, alleged interdistrict manipulation, and a substituted ticket in Bismarck. It cites responses from Douglas and reports on county proceedings and local notices.
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George
Honor Bright
Yankton
Winona Township
Bismarck
Winona
Douglas
Express
Ila Brown
J. H. Worst
George Douglas
Mr. Worst
Miss Brown
Mixed candidates list raises voter confusion in district races
A garbled slate of names for Delegate to Congress Territorial Council Territorial House and other county offices appears as a suspect fraud. Officials warn the jumble could mislead voters and requests voters to verify names and ballots before casting votes.
Literary society meeting in Williamsport schoolhouse
A small turnout prompts another meeting to organize a community literary society. All interested are urged to attend next Tuesday at 8 PM at the Williamsport schoolhouse to decide by collective decision whether to form the group and to pool local talent and support.
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Williamsport
Old Eastern Home Visit By Mr H D Cordner Near Sterling
Mr H D Cordner who lost his barn hay and five horses in a recent fire near Sterling returned Wednesday coming with Miss Lizzie Tai a Dakota resident famed as a lady rustler. She plans to travel to Rhode Island to visit parents but will return to Dakota in spring with her Dakota farm.
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H. D. Cordner
Sterling
Rhode Island
Lizzie Tai
Dakota
Tui
Postmaster Lincoln Raynolds States He Is Ready To Respond
In a letter from Ohio the postmaster Abraham Lincoln Raynolds declares he is ready to answer and denies ever asserting that any Emmons County officer was implicated. He asserts no direct or indirect statements have been made about county officials.
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County Central Committee
Raynolds
Winchester
Williamsport
Ohie
Cleveland
Abraham Lincoln Raynolds
Ohio
The
Net
Emmons County
Commissioners of Insanity Organized by County Board
The Commissioners of Insanity appointed by the County Board organized with H. A. Armstrong elected clerk. George Dougherty, Judge of Probate, chairs the board. other members include physician Iman and attorney Petitt, with Blenares near Banari noted for location change.
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Board of County Commissioners
James B. Gayton
TL. W. Allen
Joseph Tramel
Wecceness
George Dougherty
Counly Oicor
J. H. Worst
Thomas Parks
E. T. Herrick
Wm. V. Wade
Commissioners of Insanity
H. A. Armatrong
Insanit Board
Iman
H. A
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Gulliver Lumber Co
Edwards & Bradford
Jefferson & Kasson
Dak
Fourth Street
City Hall
Blain
St. Paul
Degraff
Bismarck, D. 7
Fourth Street Great Bargain House
I. CO. Degraff
J. W. RavBonn
Prest
Unros Bilas
View Prent
Aarck National BI Bank
Geo. P. Flanntry
Justus Banao
H. J. Waitin
Alex. McKennin
F. J. Cau
W. B. Bex
J. W. Rarauonn
Dan Eisenberg
Bestien
Dan Eisenberc
Bismarck, Dak
E. Jr
WOOL
Ion
M. Pye, JR
Main
Fourth Sts
Donald Stevenson
Rishholt & Emery’s
W. C. Rapert
Cattle Brands
Badger & Lilly
E. A. Lilly
Horsehead Creek
Livona, Dak
Bossion
Lake Creek
Glencoe
Bismareck
William V. Wade
H A. Armstrong
Geo. W. Elder
Bismarcek
O. F. Davis
First National Bank Block
United States Local Land Office
Department
Washington
J. R. Gage
Wesley Baker
Livona
Navy
T. J. Porter
Wm. D. Smith & Co
Main Street
If J. Edgerly
Sentral
Duke
V. Barnes
First National Bank
Bismarck Ton
Stoyedd
NE Eta
L. Fort
Kee
the Board of Commissioners of
Thomas Panks
Gardner
Red Lake
John McCrory
C. East
L. Parks
Winnings
Mr. Parks
Fred Whittier
Mr. Hammond
Red River Country
Charles Chestown
Missouri
Riverside
Bumstead
Cattan
Beaver Creek
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Bismarck Tribune
Hank’’ Palmer
Northwest
Dick Drums, Mnond
Congressional
Territorial Council
Alexander Hughes
Territorial House
Witsur F. Stelle
E. A. Willians
Locxton
Jude
Henry Hoperson
Etva F. Brown
James 8. McGee
E. Brixpie
Peter Farrell
H. W. Auven
H. A. AnMsthona
Grran Haak
Justices of the Peace
C. M. Robinson
Manoacu
D. M. Watersong
A. L. Kaynnoipa
Cps
Joan McLaner
Henry Sez
James J. Kang
Ares
Banari
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