29 Oct 1886
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1886
Page
1
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The Record reports an A L Reynolds circular from Ohio will circulate in distant parts of the county. It alleges Wade’s involvement in jail construction and manure use to cover defects. A local driver denies the charge, stating Wade had no role and the board used Yeater to oversee work. The jail is solid now and the county endorses the team’s work. The piece warns distrustful rumors aim to sway votes.
A Williamsport teachers group urges voters to back J H Worst for County Superintendent, praising his moral and educational influence and leadership. They note a female opponent is capable but argue the role requires executive ability to guide educators, urging voters to decide.
Donald Stevenson of Buroak stands for Coroner with Daniel Long of Williamsport, H. W. Allen of Cherry Grove for Surveyor, H. A. Armstrong of Williamsport for District Attorney, Frank Cheseron of Winona for Assessor. Justices C. M. Robinson of Buroak and Wm. Southwick of Winchester, George Dougherty of Cherry Grove, D. M. Waterbury of Winona. Constables: John Whittaker of Buroat, John McLaney of Winchester, Wm. Ogle of Williamsport, James Kane of Winona.
Williamport readers respond to a local letter praising and questioning candidate Armstrong for district attorney. The exchange weighs his legal record, education, and party alignment, noting Wescott case references, voting support expectations, and the paper’s stance on party loyalty. Neighbors report on snow, farming, cheese prices, cemetery talk, and local notices as filler.
The Record rebuts Crazy George's claim that Winona bears an unenviable reputation. After a three day stay in Williamsport the author finds the town peaceful and orderly. They dispute George's critique of Fourth of July festivities and note party tensions with Republicans and Democrats cracking the whip and moving to suppress opposition.
The Winona Times attacks Mr. C H Bumstead claiming he was defeated by a county convention. The piece misstates facts about his candidacy noting he was not a county office candidate and argues Bumstead remains politically alive. The Winchester faction backed him and he and colleagues erred in withdrawing from the district convention. The author defends Bumstead and notes his ongoing political relevance and resolve.
A fragment cites a biting critique of a recent Moccasin voe’a convention. It notes a surge of dissatisfaction among the audience and mentions four men and a jackass as a caustic comparison. The passage signals heightened tension and ridicule surrounding the event.
The piece praises Hughes, Williams, and Steele as superior legislators, urges North Dakota voters to back the Republican candidates, and notes Southern press pressure to repeal the capital commission. It questions whether Democrats can better serve the Missouri Slope and calls for support in the upcoming vote.
In a political climate of mudslinging, the piece defends men with Indian wives and their children, arguing the inaccuracy and cruelty of the term squaw man. It praises steadfast fathers who keep their families intact and suggests such integrity strengthens a candidate's standing rather than harming it.
The Record reports three letters received over the past week were discarded unceremoniously into the waste, noting the rash handling of correspondence.
The Recoup editor condemns personal attacks in political notices against candidates on both tickets. He rejects smear tactics and refuses to publish private quarrels, aiming to keep the county’s first political campaign clean. Voter guidance urges support for the Republican ticket. job ad seeks miners with good wages from Willismeport, Dak.
A report claiming Don Stevenson left Emmons County permanently is refuted. Stevenson says the move to Bismarck is temporary to keep children in school through spring, with cattle movements planned to Cannonball and Buchanan Valley. Family remains in contact with Bismarck for education.
Among newcomers to the Winchester neighborhood in the past year, Mr. McKay stands out for industry. He resides on South Prairie and has erected two substantial dwellings on sections 28 and 32, one for his brother and one for himself.
Critics reject Day as a possible Republican pick for delegate citing Yankton and Aberdeen divisions. Both Day and Gifford favor division, but Day is untried and would start with little influence, while the Republican nominee already has Congress support. The piece mocks the nomination as weak and suggests a "blue-mass convention."
A satirical critique targets Republicans Democrats and the so called people’s movement. Named targets include C. H. Bumetead James B. Gayton W L Yeater Nat Presho James Laird and the author. The piece jokes about Georgie’s nurse inspecting swaddling bands and safety pins while hinting at a misused paregoric bottle. It ends noting a “mass convention” without the mass.
E T Hernick announces reelection bid for District Attorney in Emmons County using a quip filled message. He riffs on memory words and schoolroom chatter, citing Mnemosyne and Latin phrases as he addresses local electors.
A young man reportedly devised the boodle to cover the ferryboat fare, which negates the need for the letter to the Record. The tale centers on the improvised funds and the decision not to send the correspondence.
Republicans urge unity to elect a favorable delegate and legislature as the in power party may shift with likely GOP control of both house and senate. They call on voters to back Gifford Hughes Williams and Steele with a $100 pledge for Frisby case claims and a Catarrh Cure offer as stated.
Local items describe weather, political tensions, and social visits. E C Campbell plows on Briggs Shelly land while candidates Durant Crum and Brundage appear in town. A pig falls into a deep well but survives. a well accident injures Roderick. Milwaukee St Paul railroad progress nears Emmons County.
Glencoe resident John Whittaker asks the editor to publish that he respectfully declines the nomination for constable in the next issue. The letter is dated October 18 and addresses the local paper.
The county welcomes James B. Gayten’s continued service on the Board of Commissioners amid typical opposition. Neighbors and friends rally in support, praising decades of courteous conduct during his more than twenty five years in the county.
The Record reports the contract for 156 miles of the Ordway Bis marck and Northwestern Railway from Bismarck to the coal fields of McLean County has been let. Negotiations allegedly place the line through Williamsport on a pre surveyed route. Work proceeds under new management and the line is expected to reach us next June as optimistic growth looms for the town.
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