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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1916
Page
4
The Pioneer newspaper The Record of Emmons County is entered at the Linton North Dakota post office as second class matter.
The piece criticizes editor George Lynn and his supporters in the Emmons County Free Press and The Record. It details alleged misconduct by H. C. Lynn as state attorney, cites past investigations, and questions public funds and actions. It also argues against establishing a second normal school at Dickinson, urging redistribution of state institutions instead.
George W. Lynn campaigned against D. R. Streeter former editor in a heated local dispute. Residents recall Streeter’s bold claims and a prior hung jury in a contentious trial.
A letter scam in Emmons County prompted residents to pay for free press copies sent to non subscribers. The Record explains many in Kinmons county received the Free Press without ordering it, with promises of a year paid by others. Officials urge readers to demand proper publication and pressure commissioners to choose legitimate outlets.
A note attacks the editor of the Record accusing him of contempt toward the source and cites a failed blackmail attempt. The fragment includes an advertisement for sales positions at Central Petroleum Co. in Cleveland Ohio, offering over 125 dollars monthly and opportunities for advancement.
Notice to Ludwick Meter that Tex Sale Cert No. 146 for tax sale of 1912 on land in Linton Emmons County ND for 1911 taxes has been presented for deed. Land sold for 9.19. redemption amount now 41.58. Ninety days after service, redemption period expires. Witnessed in Linton on September 11, 1916. (Seal) John K. Snyder Auditor Emmons County ND.
The Board of County Commissioners of Emmons County North Dakota invites sealed bids for eighty tons of lignite coal to be delivered to the courthouse bunkers in Linton. Forty tons due by October 15 1916 and forty tons by January 15 1917. Bids accepted until 4 pm October 3 1916. The county reserves the right to reject any bid.
A dated notice from Emmons County district court clerk exposes procedural language about submitting an application before a hearing. The document references the Sixth Judicial District of North Dakota and the Clerk of the District Court, with signatures and official stamps.
Susan M. Allen administratrix with will annexed asks all creditors and claimants of Josephus Allen late of Dale Emmons County North Dakota to present their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication dated September 2 1916. First publication September 7 1916.
Emmons County board invites sealed proposals for grading the slough on the township line between sections 6 and 7 135 74 and sections 11 and 12 185 76. Bids due by 4 p m October 2 1916 at Linton North Dakota. Bond required from winning bidder. Dated August 25 1916 by Auditor.
Notice of private sale of Ole H. Auring estate land by administrator J. L. Bell under order of Charles B. Carley judge. Sale of SW quarter Section 1 Township 136 North Range 76 West begins on or after September 25 1916 with cash or two year credit options and bids to be in writing.
Wilson district No 29 invites sealed bids by 2 PM on October 10 1916 to build a schoolhouse on section 29 134 74. Plans are at the clerk's office with each bid securing a $50 certified check. By order of the district school board FEMIL A I Braddock Clerk North Dakota.
By order of Judge W L Neussle the Farmers Elevator Company of Kintyre North Dakota a corporation has filed for dissolution in Emmons County ND. The hearing is set in Bismarck Burleigh County ND on October 10 1916 at 3 PM. Any person may file objections.
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