Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-16

We have on hand lot of Cloth Caps,
heavy and warm, for winter use. such as
Plush and Chinchillas, in different quail
ties, which we will sell regardless Of cost.
Dahl Bros, Bismarck.
Mrs. Koker is getting along very well
with her broken limb. She thinks she
will be able to be around this week.
Mrs. Hawkes. is helping to cook for the
boarders at the Koker House.
Elder Brown preached to a good-sized
congregation, Monday evening, at the
scheol-house. The sermon was a good
one, and the reverend gentleman created
a very favorable impression.
1t is said that the Commissioners in
tend having pictures of the editors of the
Times and Record painted in Appointment
place inside the Jail, as silent influence
for leading the prisoners to a better life.
In letter to the Winona Times, Reg
lister Rea says that each owner of claim
reported from the general land office will,
before cancellation takes place, receive
notice and have sixty days in which to ap-
peal.
Mr.. W. N. Hodgkinson and family
have removed to the timber region for
the winter. By the way, W. N. hadn't
been in the timber an hour before he
murdered fine, large buck--rabbit "a
''cotton-tail')
Mr.. Frank Smith, Of Glencoe, paid
Williamsport visit last Saturday even
ing, returning home Monday. Frank
seems to like our people - especially
SOME of them. Come often, Frank you
are always welcome.
Mr. Leonard du Heaume visited Bis
marck last week for the purpose of hav-
ing DR.. Williamson wrestle with tooth
which had been marring his happiness for
several weeks The dentst easily got the
better of the ''acher," and Leonard is
himself again.
Mr.. John Goughnour is no longer a
member of the noble army of bullwhack-
ers, having purchased team of horses
during his recent trip to the city. He
says he proposes to rid" in future, having
done his share of walking, with steers for
company, in the last few years.
Captain Cotton was down to Beaver
Greek few days age, looking after his
cattle, which had drifted with the wind
on Friday, Dec 4. He found them at
Mr.. Wescott's, where he left them for the
winter. He found his horses and ponies
where he had left them, and all right.
+ Captain Cotton and family have sue
ceeded in making quite a neat and COM
Portable residence Of the Record Build
ing. and the latch-string is always out.
By the way, the said building has served
many useful purposes during it's brief eX
istence. It was first used by the Sabbath
school.
The lawsuit of Dougherty VS.. Walker,
IN an action for burning oats by setting
out prairie fire, was called Saturday
at 2 p. M, and adjourned until Monday
at the same hour, at which time the case
was called and witnesses examined. The
case was again continued-until Tuesday,
at 9 a. m.
The frame building between the First
National Bank block and the store Of
Van Houten Bros. & Little, in Bismarck,
was destroyed by fire about 5 O'Clock
Monday morning. It was occupied by
the Boston Shoe Store. Our informant
could not state whether the stock was
saved, but thinks most of it was lost.
Another martyr! A large, fat turkey
yielded up his life to satisfy the hunger
of u few neighbors assembled at Mr.. John
Kurtz's last Sunday. Mr.. Kurtz will
soon start for the East, where he will
spend q part of the winter, telling the in
credulous residents Of that deluded por-
ton of the country Of some of the won
ders and advantages of Dakota.
The Reading Circle met last Thursday
evening at the residence of Mr.. D. H.
Yeater. The Lady of the Lake. was
continued After the Circle had finished
reading, arrangements were partly per-
fected and parts assigned for drama.
to be produced ere long by home talent.
The Reading Circle adjourned to meet
tomorrow (Thursday) evening, at the
residence of MI. A. H. Sulser.
"Do you see those two gentlemen com,
ing down the street with market baskets
on their arms?' eyes; one of them is
fat, ruddy and smiling, while the Other
is billous-looking and cadaverous. What
causes the contrast between them?' Zone
buys his groceries, meats, etc., at the
well-known and popular store of George
Gussner, Main street, Bismarck. The
lean man goes elsewhere to trade
A joint-dwelling built on the line GOV
ers the two claims So the Glencoe
Church, on the line Of Emmons and Bur
leigh, is a credit to the people Of both. l,
is Emmons County's fret church. Don't
forget it. nor let the fact escape your al
tention that, as an Endorsement Of tho
pastor and people who built il, and the
ladies getting up the county first church
fair, everybody should go. s2d and 23d
The "donjon keep" Of Emmons County
has already been put to use. Two very
pleasant dances were held there last week
gotten up by Mr.. John Dickson and some
of the boys. We learn that at the party
Saturday evening Mr.. Frank Smitl