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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1905
Page
3
In a digressive column the Emmons County Record discusses how regional papers mock or shorten town names. References to Hunter Eye Hunter Herald Casselton Eye and mentions ofHansborough McCumber and Aleck reflect a playful press culture.
Rain-In-The-Face a noted Sioux chief died at Bullhead station on the Standing Rock reservation. He was about sixty two years old and long known as a conspicuous Indian leader who took part in the Custer massacre. For years he had resided quietly on the reservation.
Local note disputes a claim of a giant squash sent to the Minnesota State Fair by Ephor SrKeeeren of Linton. The Record clarifies no squash was sent and jokes about a misread think tank from a bald-headed colonel in Sheldon.
Gen. Fred Grant argues against abolishing the army canteen. He says reestablishing the soldiers club would curb demoralizing resorts near army posts and reduce their influence, noting the policy was a result of well-meaning but impractical citizens.
An educated Japanese acrobat claims Baron Komura is poisoning himself to avoid home disgrace, while observers praise his peace terms and warn against judging Japan by harsh statements. The piece defends Komura’s patriotism and cautions against the “yellow peril” trope.
A Bathgate man plans to invest two tons of honey this season while Ruby area thrashing yields reach into the twenties. A 200 horsepower engine is installed at the Condo electric plant as cases move to Fargo court dissension. Herman Burgeson dies in a dynamite accident after venturing into a well. Grand Forks healer Rev Christmas draws crowds with claims of curing sight and hearing while paralysis is mockingly treated. Buffalo man Andrew Anderson fights issues with a grain separator clogged by railroad spikes and scrap iron. Major Murphy seeks a writ to block Falcon County court transfer of his case. The Hampden Reporter vows to move if local patronage fails.
Reports include a $2,500.50 contract for an Episcopal rectory in Bismarck, Great Northern railroad housing plans for Minot, an arm injury requiring amputation in St Thomas, a shift to attendance based school funding, an auto factory plan in Jamestown, a 50 ton mammoth ditching machine in Bismarck, Langdon duck hunting fines, a Capitol building injunction in Fargo Grand Forks, a 1905 wedding in Glanavon, wrestling refereeing in Selby, a Vanderbilt ferry accident, and a farm hand wanted in Beaver Creek.
Miss Maud Cuover visits with parents while J Moore joins the Cotton family. L M Doerschblag and J F Johnson ship five cattle cars to Sioux City. over fifty cattle cars sent from Braddock recently. Campbell Brothers load seven sheep cars at Steele for Amenia land farm in Cass county for December market. sheep to graze stubble then corn fields to prime market condition.
Ben Whitney and P. J. Leonard started a trainload of stock to the Chicago market this morning. Claude Allen left Tuesday for New Mexico to spend the winter for health reasons. John Coonen of Glanavon was in town on Wednesday. Mr. Coonen is a
Dewey Geil improves slowly as Hazelton residents note farm activity and visitors. A. E. Klabunde travels to Groton on business and pleasure. A new granary dance at L. S. Chapman’s and Edna Armstrong’s return to Bismarck are reported. Farmers G. M. Potter and neighbors report high yields with No. 1 northern wheat and 17 flax bushels per acre. M. B. Morford locates new settlers. Elliott Campbell, age 75, and his wife are celebrated as long-time Emmons county residents.
The department of marine has installed submarine signaling bells in Canadian waters. Bells are audible up to five miles, and steamers must carry a receiving apparatus. It is expected all vessels bound for Canadian ports will soon be equipped to use the system for safer coastal approach in all weather.
Rounder Dasherly raises a furor for his sweeping mustache as his wife performs the sweeping at home in a humorous domestic economy item.
The administrator with will annexed of Jedediah W. Wescott deceased announces a private sale under an Emmons County Court order. Land Lot 14 Block 14 Hunter's First Addition Linton ND with buildings and contents will be sold September 23, 1905 at 9 am at the County Superintendent's Office in the courthouse Linton ND. Bids in writing may be left at the Linton post office or filed with the judge or delivered to the administrator.
A listing of cattle horse and sheep brands owned by residents in Braddock Livonia Williamsport Winona and surrounding areas. Brands include letters numbers and paired symbols with owners such as Allen Braddock Baker Clark Casey and many others.
Sunday services and programs led by Rev. J. E. McKinney at M. E. church with Sunday School Epworth League and midweek prayer. County Commissioners seek bids for sixty tons lignite coal for Court House bunkers in Linton North Dakota by 4 p.m. October 2 1905 with bond and performance requirements.
The Linton Bazar Elevator announces it will pay the highest market price for wheat and other grain, inviting farmers to bring their harvest for sale.
Job notice from L. Parkhurst of Livona North Dakota seeks miners. Short message invites applicants to respond for work opportunities.
On August 29 a black seven year old gelding shod on four feet with a scar on the forehead vanished from home. The sturdy horse weighs about 800 pounds. A reward of 95 is offered for its return to Feinstew in Zeeland, North Dakota.
The First Bank of Linton in Linton North Dakota advertises real-estate money for loan on good farm lands for three to five years.
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