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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
Glencoe.

correspondence of the RECORD.
GLENCOE Nov. 80.
Frank Smith has moved on to his claim
for the winter.
What beautiful weather! The sun is
bright and warm, like summer.
Mr.. Joseph Tramel, of Walker City, is
making regular trips to the river, hauling
dry wood for winter use.
Mrs. Smith has returned from her visit
to Missouri. She is now thoroughly sat-
isfied to remain in Dakota.
Captain J. A. Cotton, from Montana
passed through here on his way to Will
Transport. He brings with him eight
head of cattle and about fortyhead of
horses. The gentleman hadthe misfor-
tune to lose fineipony on the trip down
from Bismarck. !The animal was ridden
into we'll which5Ihad been dug to depth
of about six feeE and carelessly left un-
covered. 1t being very dark, the we'll
could not be seen. The pony was left
with A. r. Bates to he taken care of, but
was so badly hurt that it died yesterday.
STIIRs
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
A Buckeye Slough of Despond.

For the information of our readers who
are far away f'from the homestead roof"
we wish to say that the weather for the
past week in Ashland county has been
about as miserable as possible. A mix
ture of rain and snow in the air, with mud
and slush on the ground, have not added
anything to the charms of outdoor life.
Il Ashland (Ohio) Times of last Thurs
day.
While here in Dakota we are having
nothing but warm, sunshiny weather
the roads in perfect condition, and forty
hundredweight of grain being the aver
age load for single team. Is it remark
able, then, that not an Ashland county
man, woman or child can be found in
Emmons county who is dissatisfied with
the new home?
And yet, not long ago, the Buckeye
Ananias who wrote the above-quoted
paragraph, with the mud ankle deep on
the floor of his sanctum, had the hardi.
hood to refer to the residents in Dakota
as people who "shiver around base
burners in August
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
The public.school Exhibition.

To say that the exercises at til school
house last Saturday evening were good, is
putting it mildly. The house was crowd
ed, and the entertainment by far the
most enjoyable which has yet been given
in this neighborheod. 1t was truly big
showing for small scle6l, and reflects
great credit upf the Teacher, Miss Ella
Yeater, and upon tb6little people. There
was nothing q the nature Of failure on
the part of any of the children. Every
thing was simply perfect. 1t is unneces-
sary to particularize where all did so
we'll. But the 'little tots"-Miss Edith
Sulser, Miss "Toot" Yeater. Miss Sylvia
Derr, and Masters Mark Ycater and Dan.
Boutillier-were immense, if the term
may be applied to such little folks. 1t is
thought that this is the first public exhi.
bition of school ever held in Emmons
county.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02

teacher, and has given universal satisfac-
tion. She is lady of many fine quail
ties, and we are s6fry to lose her.
The debating society in Winchester
meets every Tuesday evening. All are
invited. Our Sabbath school meets every
Sunday afternoon at2 o'clock.
The people of Winchester and vicinity
had pleasant party Thanksgiving Eve
at the residence of Mr.. Gillett, in Win
chester Music and dancing were kept
up until the wee sma' hours of the morn
ing.
Master johnny Parker had nice birth
day party at the residence of his parents,
near Winchester, on Wednesday, the 25th.
A number of children were invited, and
spent the day in that happy manner in
which only the little folks can. 1t was
Johnny's eighth birthday. OCCASIONAL.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
Lost.

A herd of eight ponies has been lost by
Mr.. D. G. Kennedy, of Gayton, and it is
thought they strayed In the direction of
Wllliamsport. The herd consists of five
three-year-olds and three young colts; no
brands. Amy one knowing the whereabouts
Of the herd will confer favor on Mr..
Kennedy by sending information to this
office.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
DANGEROUS Pitfalls.

Open deserted. well holes are a nuisance
that cries aloud for abatement. They are
dangerous trap for human beings and
domestic animals. In country devoid
of fences, it is only question fstime
when. on moonless night, some.
body, or somebody's horse or COW, will.
walk into one of these pitfalls.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
A mtstakan Idea.

Many people have mistaken idea as
to when taxes become delinquent. Last
winter the Legislature passed bill ex-t
tending the time when taxes become de-
linquent from Feb. to June 1, 1885.
This applied to last years taxes only.
This years taxes become delinquent on
the first Monday in February, 1885, as has
been usual heretofore.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
NOTICE.

The Rev. H. D. Brown, presiding elder
of the M. E. Church for this (Bismarck)
district, will hold quarterly meeting at
Winchester, in the new school house, on
Dec. 18th, and 18th. The people are cor
daily invited to come and attend the first
quarterly meeting ever held in Emmons
County. We can assure you that the peo-
pie of Winchester will show their hospi-
tality in taking care Of friends from a
distance. JOHN PARKER
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
.sDeacon DooIittIe.w.

We have made arrangements with an
esteemed granger friend to write up va.
rious subjects of interest to the people,
and during the winter Deacon Doolittle"
will at divers times desert his pumpkins
and potatoes long enough to give his
views through these columns.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
StruYCd.

On the evening of Thanksgiving a
three-ply, doubletbreasted, cut bias, circus
horsc-colored quilt was lost out of the
RECORD landau somewhere in town. Any
one who, before the return of its owner,
gives information leading to it's recov.
cry will lift load of horror and sus-
pense from frightened family.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02

nances of first-class and well-cquippcd
angel We told him to modify a
certain 'ad' which was offensive TO our
tender and sensitive feelings. He did SO.
We also cautioned him as to the folly of
attempting to keep still and let the other
chap do the talking for two. Aud 10 and
behold the shell opens slightly, and in
last weeks Times he speaks--but gently,
oh, so gently! Continue, George, to ac-
cept the RECORD as Il guide, philoso-
phcr, and friend" and you can't go far
aStray.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
bad Luck with Horses.

Mr.. John McCrory. of Wluona, has had
very bad luck with work-horses within
the last year. He has lost four horses
from different causes during that
time. He was compelled to leave one in
the Red River Valley, disabled. Recently
he had valuable mare so badly kicked
that she could not be worked, and also
has fine mule in the same condition.
But Mr.. McCrory has horses enough left
so that the work may 60 on as if nothing
had happened.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
He Opens His Shell.

If Brother Douglas will continue to fol-
low, as he has lately followed, the straight
and narrow path in which we have di-
rected his footsteps, he will certainly
some day possess harp. crown, wings.
feathers and the sundry other appurte-
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
COUNTY ITEMS.

EivOna.
Correspondence of the RECORD.
LIvoNA, Nov. %.
Thanksgiving passed very quietly.
A little son of Mrs. Grogan is sick.
Mr.. VIM. ]. Kelley's little boy is hav-
ing the whooping-cough.
Lilly d Badger have two teams hauling
hay to their ranch for winter use.
The officers Of school township No. 1
held meeting at Mr.. John Whitaker s
to-day. ANov11.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
A Serious Accident.

Mrs. Lot Koker, on Monday Of last
week, was so unfortunate rs TO break
both bones of her leg. The accident hap
pencd in very peculiar way. The lady,
while busy around the stove, caught her
foot in the stove.lcg. casing the serious
and painful accident just mentioned. The
injured limb was carefully set, and Mrs.
Koker is getting along quite nicely; but
it will probably be some time before she
Is completely restored.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
Winchester,

Correspondence ofthe RECORD.
WINCHESTER, Nov 2s
Mr., George Petrie has just plastered
the house of Mr.. @. H. Bumstead
Messrs. Albert and~Rfchard Herholz
are living in tBef new residence %
1927.
Mr.. M. Mahaney has his house plastered
inside with "hard finish," and outside
it has fresh coat of paint.
Mr. W. G. Kennedy has moved his
house and stables from the Clayton and
Winchester road to point near the creek
about eighty rods from the road.
Mr., Robert Maxwell is reaping rather
late, although not Improbable, harvest
from his claim. He has taken one otter
and three beavers from tho creek inside
Its borders within the past two weeks.
Among the buildings which have been
beautifed by fresh coat of paint we can
name those of Messrs. G. F. Parker,
house John Parker, house and barn N.
N. Gillett, residence in town. No in
vestment of so slight a nature gives a
greater return, in protection to the build
ing, as we'll as in looks.
The debating society formed three
weeks ago by our young people. and
which meets every Tuesday evening at
the school-house, is provlng>d very pleas.
ant entertainment to both Old and young.
If the arguments brpdght out "pro" and
"con' are not as brilliant as may be heard
in the halls Of Congress, they are given
with as great zeal, and are often as mirth.
provoking The number of people at
tending each night attests the popularity
OF the movement. MAX.
FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT.
Correspondence of the RECORD:
WINCHESTER Nov. 27.
Mr.. Losey has moved into his new
house.
Mr.. G. F. Parker has his neat residence
nicely painted.
The people here are getting ready fol
winter as fast as possible.
The ring Of THE Village Blacksmith s.
hammer is heard in our city once more.
Mr.. Fish, who has just returned from
Bismarck, reports the roads in fine order
Mr.. and Mrs Orlando Potter have JUS
moved into their new residence on sec
tion IA.
Mr.. Gillett expects to start for New
! York soon, to visit his family and spent
the winter with the loved, ones at the oh
homo.
Mr.. Bumstead has. butt very mic
barn. He has also had his neat and com
1 Portable residence plastered, and is no,
ready for winter.
Our school has just Closed, and
learn that our teacher, 1Iiss Petrie. wi
start to meet her br4tker, near Ellendale
on Monday next. She is an excellen
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02

''Do you sec 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 cadavcrous. 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
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
Temperance.

The following is the program of the
temperance meeting to be held Sunday
evening, Dec. 9th, beginning at 7:3O
o'clock p. M:
Music. =
Address-By the President.
Readings. E. Wood. @g. -.
Music. 81 .s5 >SsssaHs sNs
Address,. H. Worst.
Music
Paper-Miss Edna r. Connor. :.
Music.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
The ssBoomn Pamphlet.

Mr.. r. g. Crosby writes us as follows
"Can you mail me one or more copies of
your recent boom edition-thc one you
issued in reply to the Chicago, Milwaukee
q 81. Paul Company's request for nfor-
nation? If so. I can make use of them
to the advantage of your county" The
RECORD never has any papers cleft over. F"
Any extra copies remaining are sent each
week 20 public libraries and other places
in the East where 1t is believed they will
do the most good. However, majority
of the letters we published have been
printed in the railway company's pam
phlct, for free distribution. This pam
phlet can be procured, or will be sent to
addresses furnished, by communicating ng
with A. V. II. Carpenter, General Passcn-
ger and Ticket Agent, Milwaukee, Wis.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
NOTICE.

The Rev. Il. D. Brown, presiding ell
der of the M. E. Church for this (Bis-
marck) district, will preach at Williams
port at School-house No. 1, on Monday
evening, Dec. Il.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
The Barbed.Wire Fence.

Once in while says the Farm Guide,
we hear diatribe against barbed-wire
fence, in which the injuries inflicted by
it upon cattle are detailed This is all
true, doubtless. Yet, for every dollar S
worth of damage done to stock by this
cheap fencing, it has saved ten thousand
dollars to the farming community at
large. It has actually solved the fence
problem for this country, and has added
largely to the national wealth.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02

Bushman s. Co., Dakota Block, Bis
marck, have the largest and best stock of
Groceries, Boots and Shoes, and Crock
cry, and they sell at the lowest prices
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02

We have on hand lot of Cloth Caps,
heavy and warm, for winter use. such as
Plush and Chinchilas, in different quail
ties, which we will sell regardless of cost.
Dahl Bros, Bismarck.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02

William M. Pye, Jr., Bismarck, is con-
stantly receiving new invoices Of Flan-
nels and Dry Goods, in all the latest shades.
Before purchasing visit bis store.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
The Thanksgiving Gathering.


The social entertainment and supper
held on Thanksgiving evening was sue
cess in every particular. The music was
excellent and the supper first class. Re-
marks appropriate to the occasion were
made by Messrs. John Kurtz, Sulser, Ru-
pert, and Armstrong. Commissioner
Yeater arose to make "the greatest effort
of his life y but Judge Dougherty had
stolen his written speech, chicken; bone
that he had accidentally swallowed got
fastened in his throat, and he sat, down.
Then the Judge rose up, and pulled. from
his pocket: what he supposed was the
stolen harangue; but it proved to be a
wash bill from q Chinese laundry in Bis
marck, instead of the speech he had pur-
loined. The gentleman then essayed an
impromptu address, The orator had
successfully launched, in a very impress
sive manner, the sentence, "Whcn the
pilgrims landed on the bleak and rock
bound coast of Massachusetts," when a
friendly voice near by suggested some
thing that sounded like ''Sit down r and
he sat.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
STOLEN

Valuable papers, notes, ETC., given by
Williamsport parties to Briggs g. Shelly.
Beware of them.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
what Mr. shelly .sBrought Home.s'

What Mr.. Shelly IS sRrought Home.s'
U. S. Shelly, Esq, brought home with
him from Dakota the "tail end' of a
blizzard, instead Of his ususal display of
vegetables from the Banana Zone
ashland Times. He also brought home
with him" knowledge that for many
coming weeks his was Inc Let to wade in
mud and slush, and likewise carried he
the convection that the boss journalistic
liar Of christendom Is his tswnsnan.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02

i All kinds of Washing properly done. Cloth
ing cleaned and repaired. Overcoats a speciality.
Prices the yerv lowest. Bismarck, D. 4. 25
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02

The latest, newest and most tasty de-
signs in Gents Furnishing Goods always
on hand at reasonable prices, at Dahl
Bros, Bismarck.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02

See here! If you want pure Drugs, at
bedrock prices don't forget that the old
and reliable firm of Dunn & Co., Bismarck,
is the one to patronze. "Llvc and let
live" is their motto.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02
He Doe ISN'T Deserve turkey,

The Winona Times Of last week has
over its local columns a picture of its.
editor, and under it the pathetic legend,
Il want some turkey, too !" More than
quarter Of a century old, the county
filing up with bright and pretty girls;
and yet bachelor You don't deserve
any turkey. Dried buffalo's good enough
for you.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02

First Publication Dec 2, 1851
/. Sum mn OnS.
Territory Of Oak ota, DC
County of EN- mons, 90
VS.. In Jnstice Court.
y Harry Jefferson,
Before Elliott Campbell, Justice ofthe Peace.
Tho Territory of Dakota sends greeting To
Harry Jefferson, defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear before
me at my office, two miles west Of Williamsport,
in said county, on the 10th day Of January, A. D..
1885, at 2 o'clock p. m., to answer to the COM
plaint of the above-nameds plaintiff, Duncan Nc.
Gillis, who claims to recover of you the sum of
seventy-fve dollars for labor performed in
blowing and sowing land on the southwest ~ quar-
sfreighting lumber, shocking grain, plowing fire:
break, and for lumber and merchandise. And
and answer said complaint as above required,
said plaintiff will take Judgment against you
for tho said amount of seventy-fve dollars, with
interest from Nov. 9th, 1885, together with costs
and damages
Given under my hand this 9th day Of Novem-
Der, A. ID. 1885. ELLIOTT CAMPBELL,
c. yss48 Justice of the Peace.
- II. A ARMSTRONG, Attorney for Plaintiff.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-12-02

Mrs. D. r. Streeter, after visiting
friends in St. Paul for several days, left
last Sunday evening for Chicago.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-09-19
MARRIED.

At the residence of Mr.. Matt Ing,
seven miles west of town, last Tnes-
day, Mr.. Wallace Lusk, of this city,
to Miss Eta Ing, Of Humboldt. Rev.
j. Weaver officiating. After the
ceremony quite number of relatives
and friends partook of an elegant sup
per, given by Mr.. and Mrs. John D.
Lusk at their residence on First street.
We join in with host of friends in
wishing them a long and happy mar
ried life.
Mr.. W. H. Blankinship, of this
city, was married to Miss Ida Moore
last Thursday evening, five miles west
of town, Rev. j. P. Weaver officiat.
ing. We congratulate Henry on
winning the heart and hand of so
amiable lady, and wish the happy
couple prosperous journey through
life.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-09-19

Tom Harrison has the front of his
store decorated with a lot Of classical
Inscriptions in large letters painted on
canvas, viz: "Utile dulci," "Vade
mecum,". "Vide ut supra" etc. Next
thing you know he'll have few
Chinese clerks, a laundry, and a lot of
tea box napkins to give away. There
is no telling what he won't do; but
you can count OH one thing-he'll sell
stacks of goods.
The Milan correspondent of the
Memphis Avalanche says Sells Bros.
show will be here on the 22d of this
month. He should puto his specks
and read the announcement, and he'll
find bis mistake, He alse says that "hy
subscribing S40O this town can have
telephone connection with Trenton,
Jackson. Humboldt and Memphis.
This is the estimate made by K. L.
Lewis, manager of the telephone ex-
change at Jackson. Every citizen in
Milan should subscribe to have the
telephone. All subscriber pays, af.
ter the connection is made, the same
can be taken out in payment of mes
sages." Milan ought to have a tele~
phone connection with neighboring
towns, and we hope some one inter-
ested will canvass the town and see if
we cannot secure it.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-09-19
PERSONAL.

Miss Matte Harris, Of Trenton, is
visiting Mr.. D. B. Clark's family.
Miss Matte Henderson is up again
after being sick quite a while with
malaria! fever.
Alamo Sentinel: Miss Maud CouI,
ter, of Milan, is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Della White.
MissIzodie Hall charming young
lady of Trenton, is the guest of Mr..
Bailey Mitchum's family.
Mayor Martin has been sick this
week, but is now able to creep out.
We hope he will be entirely we'll in a
few days.
T. D. Pearce, Esq, after an ab,
sence of several months in the west,
returned home Thursday, looking as
lively as three-year
Memphis Avalanche; Miss Lochie
Rankin, of Milan, Tenn, until recent.
ly missionary to China, is delight
ing Memphis audiences with lectures
on life in the Celestial kingdom. Miss
Rankin is a charming and talented
lady, and her discourses most enter
tanning.
Our enterprising young friend
George B. Cade, has formed a CO.
partnership and ordered machinery t.
start a stave mill at Brunswick
Shelby county, and will begin worl
Immediately. His partner will no
enter actively into the business, bu
his father will devote his whole tim,
to the enterprise. Mr.. Cade, Sr., ha
had long experience with machinery
and with their joint work, no doubt
they will make success of it. The
have a world of timber to work up
The Exchange wishes them unboundec
prosperity.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-09-19
Farewell Missionary Meeting.

The Ladies' Missionary Society and
the members of the Methodist church
will hold a farewell meeting on Mou,
day night, Sept. 28, at the church,
in honor of Miss Lochie Rankin, one
of Milan's missionaries to China. A
suitable program of exercises will be
arranged, and it is hoped that not on
ly members of the church, but all hel
friends, will be present. She will be
expected to deliver short lecture or
the occasion, as will others.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-09-19
Seed Cotton Wanted.

We have bought S. P. Taylor's in>
terest in the cotton gin owned by
Taylor Il Spellings. Mr.. Robt. Spell.
lings will have charge of and run this
gin under the firm name of R. A.
Spellings q Co. Seed cotton will
be bought at the highest market
price. Custom cotton will be ginned
promptly and delivered at the depot
free of charge, We ask a liberal pa.
trOnage not only from the old patrons
of the gin, but fram our friends and
the public generally.
EDWARDS d SHEPHERD.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1885-09-19
A Beautiful Sight.

Editor Exchange:
Little chubs, little iunocents, little
lambs, as well as all the assorted sizes,
200 or 300, sometimes they seem as
1000 angelic forms, moving to and
from our school, in which we all cher
ish the foudest hope. Let us all en-.
courage the gracious and good enter
prise. Let's make it shine as a star in
the east. It's our school aud our chill.
dren. No north, south east or west.
No individual enterprise; but a unan.
imous central institute, when our chill
dren and the little orphans of this
land may imbibe that progressive cul-
ture 50 susceptible to the human
race. This will enable US to look
back with pride in later days and say
We did well. We should never tire or
let upin doing well; but work together
to ornament our cwn little ornaments
with that grandeur which is as lasting
as life-a responsibility, a duty, a
pleasure, and simply that we know to
be right. It's really an enviable
privilege. ***