19 Sep 1902
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1902
Page
1
The slate lists Don I. E. Spalding and Marsha Supreme on the ticket for Supreme Bench with M. Cochran. Governor D. H. McBrillan and Superintendent W. L. Stockwell also appear on the ticket, reflecting the party’s lineup.
A North Dakota focused platform proclaims prosperity from protective policy, endorses McKinley and Roosevelt, praises state administration, and supports army achievements. It urges legislative action on election law amendments, primary reforms, and regulation of public franchises and utilities, pledging devotion to good government and mass-benefit laws.
A delegate convention of the Independent and Democratic voters of the county will meet in Linton on December 20, 1902, at 1 p.m. to nominate county officials including Clerk of District Court, Probate Judge, Treasurer, Register of Deeds, State's Attorney, Superintendent of Schools, Surveyor, Coroner, four Commissioners, four Justices of the Peace, four Constables, and five Assessors. Delegates are apportioned by precinct. credentials due by 12 noon on December 23.
In a letter to the editor a reader defends Judge Kraft against Pat tersons attack. The writer argues Kraft shows honesty and diligence, noting Pat tersons displeasure with Kraft’s county seat presence, calls for fair treatment of political opponents, and recalls Krafts support for McKinsey in the Democratic convention.
Fragmented notes outline a Republican county convention held last Tuesday afternoon under Chairman Me in. A. L. Geil served as temporary secretary with nominations for central committee seats including Burr Oak G and others such as B, Qoover, H. Kem.
A long county caucus seated all contestants with half votes due to a lone defect. Temporary officers Wm Baxter and J I Roop led committees on organization, business, resolutions, and solutions. Nominees for county officers were chosen by acclamation, with several districts selecting assessors and other officials. A brief adjournment followed as precinct committees were appointed and the central committee authorized.
Mr and Mrs O C Hansell express gratitude to the people of Linton and vicinity for aid during their misfortune. The notice mentions Mandan events on September 23 to 26, 1902 with fast races and a thrilling Wild West show and announces a rail fare for round trip travels.
Mrs Yeater of Williamsport advertises hats of every description including Scratch Beaver and Camel's Hair Angora Felt in various colors plus trimmed hats from two to eight dollars. Also plumes and kid gloves with a visit planned to Linton on September 25 26 and 27. A separate notice offers a brown mare branded 4 on the left shoulder missing near Capt M Flick's place with a reward for recovery.
A group of horses strayed last fall with brands M C and H B on hips L X on shoulder and a defective eye noted. Reward offered for recovery. Also cattle for sale near Linton North Dakota with 40 cows and calves by registered bulls plus bulls for sale. Property includes land for sale near Braddock with farming potential and an exhaustless well.
Sealed proposals for building a school-house in Union School District No 12 Emmons County North Dakota will be received at the District Clerk office until October 9 1902. Plans and specs may be seen at the District Clerk office three miles northwest of Westfield ND. The district reserves the right to reject any proposals. District Clerk Pal Cleveringa.
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