20 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1896
Page
1
A brown mare and a yearling steer are claimed as stray property with owners urged to prove ownership and remove them. The column also contains harsh critique of Judge Winchester’s opponents, alleging smear tactics by the Mandan Settler and others in a local campaign.
The Pioneer Journal notes nominations for U S Senator and praises Bob Tuttle of Mandan as a strong alternative. Editors mock Straub and Winship and comment on local vote tallies in Emmons County with 490 of 700 votes counted and an exact majority computation.
The governor pardons or commutes the death sentence of Myron R. Kent to life in prison. The Record editor hints that the so-called blok book and a feud related plot influenced the case. The piece voices support for the governor's action and seeks to reveal the truth behind the controversy.
In Emmons, Democrat Joseph Kalberer faced Republican Harmon W. Allen for treasurer. Kalberer dreamt of defeat by one vote days before the election. Returns later showed Kalberer ahead by seventeen until Glanagon precinct reported 26 to 8 for Allen, flipping the final margin.
A colorful editorial mocks claims praising George Wins for McKinky era influence. It parodies myths crediting him with founding America and scientific discoveries and notes rival Republicans doubting his popularity in Grand Forks county.
The Selz ig post office opens at the Vetter and Singer store in a southern county location. Joseph G. Singer, formerly with Mathews in Eureka, teams with Vetter to build a local business. The post office benefits a nearby schoolhouse and growing Selz village.
Over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used by millions for teething babies. It soothes the child eases gums relieves pain and is praised as a remedy for wind colic and diarrhea. Sold by druggists nationwide 25 cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other. Thanksgiving service set at Williamsport Schoolhouse with 11 am preaching followed by basket dinner hot coffee served by ladies. COMMITTEE
The undersigned announces extensive grain storage facilities at the McKenzie elevator and offers storage at rates cheaper than the legal maximum. Farmers are invited to load grain by any method and discuss favorable terms.
An examination of teachers for county certificates will be held at Winona on Friday November 27 1606. All teachers teaching on permits should attend this examination. W B Anpros County Superintendent.
The Emmons County Board of Commissioners met in Cameron War Room on Nov 9 1896 and Nov 10 11 with Margach and Macdonald presiding. Bills for election inspectors and clerks were audited, appraisers named, reports filed, and sessions adjourned to Jan 1897. a correction inquiry on tax refunds was noted.
In Seis precinct near Vetter and Sunger's store a settler and his sons, after months of digging, followed a dream by the father to a spot where digging a few feet yielded abundant water. Despite initial disbelief, the dream proved true.
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