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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
4
Delinquent tax sale notices issued by Emmons County officials in Dakota Territory era detail proceedings. Included are commissions of Emmons County and notices to property owners about upcoming auctions and required filings.
A heated domestic dispute unfolds as Mrs Geet plans to exploit a storm for revenge on neighbors, only to discover they are on their porch during the rain. The tale then shifts to a vignette from Chambers' Journal discussing early lamp wicks and iron oil lamps, detailing their construction and operation.
Notice is hereby given that Johann Ohlhauser of Lictoe North Dakota who on February made an entry for a claim numbered 23617 seeks to establish a claim before Charles B Carley judge and ex micro clerk of the county court at Listos U on the Sunday of November Claimant names two witnesses Herman Backhaes Samuel Busby David Job Georg Serr all of Linton North Dakota MG Sewell Register
Frederick Ochsner of Wicona North Dakota has filed notice of intention to make one year proof to establish his homestead claim No. 194 for the northwest quarter of section 1 percent township 121 north range 79 west, before Charles S. Carley at Linton on November 12. Witnesses include M. Jewell. The U.S. Land Office in Bismarck notified.
The article recounts Andrew Carnegie's first investment via Thomas A Scott: ten Adams Express shares worth 500 dollars earned after years as a telegrapher. It notes his later railroad connections, the sleeping car inventor, Woodruff, and oil-field profits that boosted his fortune. It also includes brief notes on horse temperaments, bird migrations, and a dental gag.
A curt exchange reveals Giles explaining loneliness after his wife’s death. The dialogue reflects urban mood and social banter in London Opinion style.
Jocoh disembarked at voyage’s end and quips about tipping a steward while eyeing a whale. A dialogic exchange contrasts the seedy persomist and the ragged optimist as they reflect on poverty and ease.
Notice is hereby given that LIDA SMITH formerly Lida Grozan of Maine North Dakota has filed intent to make final five year proof to establish claim to the land described. United States commissioner L. A. Weatherby will hear witnesses Eigie W. Doolittle Thomas Grogan William T. McGaire and Carl Roman all of Marie North Dakota on November 19. M. H. Jewell register.
Charles I Buck of Winchester has filed notice to make five year proof on land in Sec 12 Twp 123 N range 74 W. The hearing occurs November 12 before Charles B. Carley in Linton. Other witnesses listed are Samuel Busby Edward Brooks Paul Maushund and M H Jewell Register.
Department of the Interior notice from the Bismanck Land Office states Ebbert William Chase of Linton North Dakota, who filed homestead entry number 197 on September 30 1902 for the east half of section eight in township 132 north range seven west, has failed to file final five year proof to establish his claim. A final proof hearing is scheduled before United States Commissioner L A Weatherby at Linton North Dakota on November 9 1908. Also named are Gustavus A Horolz Herman A Heroz James G Pitts and Albert H Irvine all of Linton North Dakota. Jewell Register.
Ben T. Johnson of Linton William Muench of Emmonsburg Hen W Haggard of Bismarck Bobrur Feind William J Marchant of Linton appear in regional notice. names and towns indicate a public record listing from North Dakota.
London Home Notes recounts wonders of roots and vines lifting walls and stones. A pumpkin full of weight two and a half tons allegedly rises during growth. A paving stone eighty three pounds is raised by a mushroom. A cellar with sweet wine rises to the ceiling via vine fungus lifting shoots.
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