16 Sep 1885
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1885
Page
1
The piece notes improved roads, election costs, and legal fees especially in the Lenz murder case. It discusses high county debt, asset-rich taxation, and the need for a court and jail. It praises real estate taxes, warns against local growling, and encourages settlers to Emmons county.
The RECORD is the paper devoted to Emmons County with five times the county circulation of any rival. Its wide distribution across all sections of the county makes it an ideal channel for Bismarck merchants to reach local residents whose shopping and payments support the capital.
The piece argues that constant critics misuse North Dakota County finances. It compares debt to Emmons County with stronger records and better bridges, asserting no further spending is needed for years and praising its accounting and infrastructure.
The territorial grand jury report from Bismarck urges Emmons County to build a jail and county offices without delay. It warns against delaying until a future election and notes Williamsport is de facto county seat while stressing the public interest in securing safe custody for criminals and proper offices for all residents.
Reader report notes timber cutting activity on section 9 near Long Lake Creek. The notice mentions an address for Joan C. Dwyer in Williamsport or Sterling Dak, and details are likely tied to land or property boundaries.
The Record urges readers to submit local items via a post office box, noting pocket-book finds and daily life in Williamsport. It includes a digest on land law decisions, contrasting findings by Assistant Commissioner Norris and Secretary Lamar, and questions about residence and good faith in preemption claims.
The territorial grand jury in Bismarck reports in praise of Judge William H. Francis for disciplined prompt court business in the first subdivision. They note higher term activity and lower costs, with strong belief in his incorruptibility. Only twenty two indictments were found, few published.
A meeting of the Democratic electors of Emmons County will be held at the Emmons House in Williamaport on Saturday evening September 1 1885 at 7 oclock for nominating delegates to the Aberdeen convention on September 2 1885 and for other business as may come before the area committee Frep Hopakinson secretary
Crops are good and farmers happy in Livona with new log house and land moves. W L Yeater sells oats and John Kerr moves stock. land claims near town noted. Winchester area reports John McLaney at Fort Yates and land sale near Spring Creek. two-for-one subscription offer for American Farmer included.
Dan Williams warden of the North Dakota Penitentiary marries Ruth B Gibbs at the residence of Commissioner W L Yeater as announced by the Williamsport Record. The ceremony reflects a rare social event for the rural town and prompts warm congratulations from local friends and the newspaper staff.
Fine Millinery urges readers to support local millinery by buying from Miss Ky on Main Street next to Capital National Bank. At Saturday’s close of court five jurors were accepted in the Marquis de Mores murder case.
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