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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
Winona,

WinOna.
Received too late for publication last week,1
WINoNA. March7.
Correspondence ofthe RECORD.
+ 1t is rumored that Winona is soon to
have newspaper.
Three of H. F. Douglas teams lNsHsto
Bismarck after freight yesterday. W
The new blacksmith shop is nearly fin
ished and will soon be in running order.
w. F. Smith, Of Gayton, and Ben Cor.
bin, of Emmonsburg, paid Winona visit
this week.
A bridge over Cat Tail >cfeek, at this
place. would be vey beneficial, and
should receive the Immediate attention of
the proper authorities.
James Kervln brought down the last
of the quartermaster's freight from the
capital to Yates last Wednesday. MI. X.
is assisted by his knowing shepherd dog,
Jack, who drives one team.
Still they come Another wedding on
Wednesday last This time the young
couple were Mr. Henry Bryp6le and
Mabel E. Ennis, 10th residents of this
place. Judge JON Es saye that he is get
ting quite profcieht6 the way of per-
forming the cereMony, and hopes the
good work will go bravely on. He also
joins with the entire community in wish
ing the young folks happy and prosper
GUS life. NEP.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
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The Reading Circle


Z Last-week's meeting Of this society took
place Wednesday evening at the residence
of Mr.. John Kurtz. The attendance was
good, and a very pleasant evening was
passed. A tasty and welcome lunch had
been provided by the ladies Of the family,
After some miscellaneous reading, the
special order" ("The Courtship of Miles
Standish'' was taken up, and was con-
tinued to the point where the old Puritan
hero, his heart filled with love for Pris-
ella and hate for the red man, had led
his mighty host of eight men to battle !;
and where that foolish youth John Alden,
seeking to win for Standish his own heart 8
idol, had, through glance at the wistful
eyes of the demure Priscilla standing
near. by, torn up his stecrage ticket for
return passage to old England on the
good ship Mayfower, Of the Pilgrim
Line. Avote of thanks was rendered Mr..
Kurtz and family for their kindly hospi-
tality and that gentleman. in response,
assured his guests that they would ever
find hearty welcome when they elected
to hold meeting under his roof. Next
Thursday evening the society will assem-
BILE at the residence Of County Snperin-
| tendent Worst, when Thn Courtship"
viii be concluded, to ID followed by
"Eyangeline. !"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
NUGGETS OF NEWS,

Gen. Grants condition is reported as
being more favorable.
The territorial encampment of the q.
A. r. is in session at Huron.
The departments at Washington are
overwhelmed with applications for Office.
Near Bradford, Pa, at the manufact.
ory of the Roberts company, 5000 pounds
of nitro. glycerine exploded.
A recent amendment to tine postal laws
allows publishers, after July 1, to mail
their publications at the rate of cent per
pound.
Gen. E. E. Walthof has been appointed
by the Governor of Mississippi as United
States Senator, to succeed Lamar; given a
place in Clevelands Cabinet.
1t is said that, owing to split in the
Territorial Democratic Committee, Ex-
Governor Ordway will have finger in
the appointment pie as regards Federal
Offices in Dakota.
Canadian volunteers who went out
with an expedition for the relief of Gen.
Wolsely, in the Soudan. have returned.
They complain bitterly of the unneces-
sary discomforts they were compelled to
undergo.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
Winchester.

WINcHEsTBK, March IL.
Correspondence Of the RECORD.
Adelbert Potter is visiting the Capital
City.
Messrs. John McLaney and s. D. Cum
minis are visiting frisGds at the river.
Rufus and Willis Dean, who have been
spending few days in town, returned to
their claims on section &c.
Mr. James Kerr, who met kquite a
serious accident while attending to his
stock, breaking several bribs, is doing
well. .
It is expected that the next >t6irty days
will see quite change here, there being
five dwellings on clait tas within sight of
town to be completed within that time.
Nowhere in Dakota is there a finer or
a better supply Of water than in this val
ley, a never-failing volume of pure, soft
water being obtained at from 16 to 20
feet below the surface, which in August
last registered 35 degrees above zero
Quite an enjoyable surprise party was
given Miss Bamie Parker on the occasion
of her birthday anniversary. Among
those present were Mr. John Henderson
and family, Sergeant Butler (seventh
Cavalry, and Miss Eva Southwick. Mu-
sic and recitations helped to enliven the
evening, for which the gnests were in
debted to the Misses Parker and South
wick MAX.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
ANOTHER ELECTION.

The bill which was passed relating to
the division of Emmons county proRiides
for holding an election on the 80tf this
month, so we are informed. It Is said
that 'Williamsport and Winona are to be
the polling places. 1t is remarkable that
although the bill passed both Houses and
was signed by the Governor, not dozdp
voters in the county know positively
what the bill provides for. Issue after
issue of the Bismarck Tribune has been
received; but nothing could be found in
regard to the question Which is 50 all
important to the people of this county.
Not soul here knows. what is in the text
of the bill whether it,provides special
methods for holding the election, or
whether it is governed by the general law.
Let us have light !
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
UNIFORM TExr..ooKs.

Last Thursday was the time set for the
assembling of representatives from the
various school townships to discuss the
question of providing uniform series of
textbooks for the scholars of this county.
Owing to the slushy condition of the
roads and other unavoidable causes. a
sufficient number of people were not
present to justify an expression of opinion
in the matter, as any course Of action, to
be productive of good results, must have
general public Endorsement Letters
have been received, however, by County
Superintendent Worst, from Mr.. John
McEnery, of Winonas; Mr.. Whitaker, of
Buroak, and other school-townslip off,
GERS strongly indorsing tho idea of uni
tormity, and expressing a willingness to
abide by any action taken. Another
meeting will be called soon. Mr.. Worst
has given much attention to this matter,
and we trust he will succeed in having
an understanding among the different
schools by the time the spring sessions
begin. OF course all action taken is
purely voluntary but, so many are it's
benefits, there is little likelihood that dis
satisfaction with the method would ever
be developed, and that it would receive
the continued Endorsement of teachers
and patrons there is little doubt. Aside
from change of residence by parents and
guardians from one school township to
another, is the fact that many new schools
will be started in the near future in all
parts of the county. Those now sending
two OF three miles will find school privi-
leges nearer home, but possibly in another
township. Unless there is a uniform sys-
tenn of books, such change would in some
instances necessitate the purchase of an
entirely new set, and, especially where
there is possession of children inversely
to wealth, prove n great hardship. This
is a matter upon which action should be
taken NOW, while our schools are in their
infancy and every parent and guardian
should use his influence and best endeavor
toward the adoption OF the proposed
scheme -fer Ypiformjtysof hoaka in the
schools Of Emmons county.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18

with supplies for. Major Pitts store. He
also had press, full outfit of type, ETC..
to start paper at Winona.
Glare East, of East's prairie. has gone
to Bismarck for seed grain. He will put
in one Of the largest farms in the county
this year.
Mr.. George East of Peoria, ILL.,, is ex-
pected here in few days. He comes to
locate. He is brother of Mr.. Clarence
East, of Easts prairie.
We received pleasant calf from the
blacksmith at Williamsport. Don't think
we owed him anything and he called to
ask US to come to the center.
VIM. McCrory has arrived>from Min
nesota. He will rem lin od his ranch un-
til the river breaks hb, when he will 20
below and bring in several carloads of
cattle.
A young man has just come down
from the upper country, where he has
been at work for Hans Christian, who
left Emmons county last year with a
large herd of cattle. He reports Mr.. G.
and family doing we'll. He thinks EN-.
mons county good enough for HIM, and
will remain here. RIVERSIDE.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
The Division Fraud.
To the Editor of the RECORD:
GArToS, D. T., March IA

GAITos, D. T., March IA.
To the Editor of the REcoRD:
Now that county troubles are again
waxing warm, and people are taking
sides, thought perhaps the RECORD
might like to hear from one who has
taken as much interest in the welfare Of
Emmons county as any one man inside
her limits. 1t is useless to. assert that our
county was organized regardless Of the
wishes of the real residents /; but, never
theless, it is a historicaltfact, and it has
left feeling in the hearts of many an
old settler Which can never be driven out.
Then came our late election, and with it
strife between two towns for the county
seat-one located in the far northern and
the other in the extreme southern por-
tions of the county. Then it was we
chose sides: then it was we became
deadly enemies" OF course we did not
kill one another on sight; but I, for one,
have felt at times that would be willing
to lose two whole days in-ths midst of po-
tato digging, just to get.a chance to go to
some certain neighbours. funeral. And
have. good reason to believe that the
same feeling has existed in the heart of
the neighbor-all caused by our county
seat troubles. Now bill has been car
ried through both housesof the Legisla-
ture and signed by the Governor to di-
vide the county, and onSthe Both day Of
this month we will have to go to the
polls to vote for or against division. If
the people of the north have mind to
turn out to a man and cast their votes
against division, then thc;county will not
he divided; but we know that every one
in the north half will not be present on
election day. And we also know that the
south half will go the polls to a man,
solid for division. Now, what is the use
of our spending tims-and time is money
fighting against something we cannot
prevent, and. after we are beaten, have it
thrown in our faces that, though not con
vinced, we are conquersd2 I am con
-vinced now. I know thst we fave been b,,,i
robbed and then lied to; for I was prom
ised that, if l would only support Will
Transport, that we should not have the
county divided. Now I am done. Let
Winona take the south half of the county
and Williamsport the north half Then,
for heavens sake, let us have peace, and
do not mention County seat to us again
and do not say "election" for at least one
year and a half. Yours, very truly,
WILLIAM WADE.
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Glencoe.

GLENCOE. March 16.
Correspondence of the RECORD
Mrs. Frank Smith is no better.
Mr.. Sanders is sinking we'll near his
house.
Mr.. Milleris building an addition to his
dwelling.
Mr.. Frank Smith rep orts very enjoy
able time at the party given by Friend
Croghan, at Williamsport.
The Missouri is rising fast. ssnd will
likely break up sooh. ~ only lacks
about two feet of being out of its bed at
points near Glencoe.
During recent conversation with
County Treasurer Stevenson he informed
your correspondent that he now has 412
head of cattle and horses, and that the
total amount Of hay fed to them this
winter will be 400 tons, at cost of less
than $3 ton for making and feeding.
The steers, when three years old, will sell
at from $40 to $50 each, and the heif-
ers are considered worth even more. This
shows net profit of at least $35 per
head. What do people think of this in
the East, where cattle have to be fed
from n to 8 tons of hay, worth from $5
to $8 per ton, making the cost of raising
a three-year-old steer at least $40, while
here in this ''land of eternal ice and
snow," where wheat will not yield over
40 bushels per acre, where potatoes only
weigh from 8 to 5 pounds each, land
"only fit for Indians and coyotes" the
cost is less than $102" STUBS.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
A Desirable Moves

1t is said that arrangements are being
made which will insure the holding of
regular church services at the school
house the coming season. We have a
gentleman among US who possesses every
qualification for conducting union ser
vices. People who heard the eloquent
and practical sermon of Mr.. ]. n. Worst
at Mr.. Roop's, last summer, are desirous
of again listening to him. If the matter
Is not yet settled, if possible 1t should be,
at once. There is not, we believe, man
woman or child in the Williamsport
neighborhood who does not desire 1t.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
COUNTY ITEMS.
EmmOnsburg.


EAMoHsbuRa, March IA.
Correspondence ofthe RECORD.
Mr.. Archambault is hewing more build.
ing timber, to be used on his ranch during
the coming season.
Mr.. John McCrory called on Mr. Ar,
chambault on his return from up coun
try, where he had been for several days.
Messrs. Manning and Ryan, of the
lower part of the county, passed through
town en- route for Williamsport by way
of Winchester
Mr.. Davis formerly of Winona, passed
through "The Burg" on his return from
Bismarck, where he had been stopping
for several weeks.
Mr.. Sam Parks passed through EN-
monsburg to-day on his'return from the
capital, loaded with freight, including 8
printing press for the new paper at Wi
nona.. WILL.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
OUR BISMARCK DIRECTORY

OUR BISMARCK DIRECTORY.
THE FOLLOWING BISMARCK BUSINESS
L nrms and individuals by their advertisements
v oted to the interests of Emmons County, and
they should be remembered by her citizens when
visiting the Capital in quest Of professional SER
vices or for the purchase of goods:
Agents fer Sale of Northern Pacific Railroad
Lands and Williamsport Lotz.McKenze i cof1n.
Gray HoiIembseE Wright s Harvey iHi. inrris lSs
ton q Ross. Mitchell & Wilson, John f. Garland
v. Il. Winchester; G. n, Hunt Haight 3 Little,
NJ. j. Edgerly, John A. Stoyell.'
Auction and Commission observation-disclosures &
Banks Capital National, Mellon Bros.
Boots and Shoes. H. Marshall
Boot and Shoe Maker-y-wn. H. Trum bull.
Cigars, Tobacco and Confectionery--Edick Bros,
H,a.asaeH Ds,.sls'GW. II. nPSihksn Williamson.
Drugs-Dunn 3 Co.. Parker Parkes
= Dry Goods-Wm. N. Pye, Jr., Dan Eisenberg,
Falk's IiIwaukee Beer-ot,o Fischer.
Flour Nil Russell, Miller Il Co.
$lais s Co. :
Furniture-Frank NJ. searles.
Glass and Painters' Snpplies--Faunce & Brown
Grocefs-Hunt d Foster, A. r. Macnidor. Austin
Logan. John Yegen, George Mccullough, 7. w.
Hardware and Agricultural 1mplements-w. s.
N Moorhouse, Joseph Hare g. Co.
HArness, Saddles, Etc.-Isaac T, Marshall, NJ
Hotels George w Elder. International, Ban
ner House, Western House, Merchants Hotel,
Bruders's facrman] Hotel 81. n
Laundry.Third and Rosser Street Laundry
Livery Malloy 4 Stoyell
Lumber-John T. Hoagland, Weaver Lumber
Co, Gull River Lumber Co. 4
Meat Market Groceries and Provisions-Die
Bros, T. W. Griffin.
Money to I1oan-H. W. Bringhurst.
News Dealers, Staioners, Confectioncrs and Ts-
bgcconists- Mason q Conover.
Photographer-L. d. Judkins
Physicans--Louis c., Petit, William A. Bent
ley.
Seedsman and Florist Oscar b. will. mn
Sewing Machines--J. Brady. g .{EZD
Stationery, Etc. --R. y Durant q Co, ]. W.
- Watchmakers and ewelers-E 1. Strauss 4 Bro.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
END OF THE REMOVAL HumBUG.

AS stated last week, the bill removing
the capital from Bismarck to Pierre
passed both houses of the Legislature and
was sent to the Governor. Monday he
returned it to the House with his disap-
proval. The veto message accompanying
it has the true and sterling ring, and is
further proof that in Governor Pierce the
people of Dakota have a ruler who has
not only the desire, but the nerve, to
stand up for their interests. After giving
strong reasons why, in equity, the capital
should remain at Bismarck, he quotes
numerous legal authorities to prove that
the contract between the territory and
the people of Bismarck, so faithfully car
ried out by the latter, should not be
broken. He does not deny that the seat
of government may be removed, but in
sists that it can only be done after full
justice has been mcted out to the public
spirited men who gave the funds for the
construction of the capitol building. The
veto message ends.as follows:
1t seems to me, apart from other consdera-
tions, that this agitation is unwise and untmely.
Its inevitable result will be toplunge the territory
into renewed and distracting litigation, of which
the people are tired and weary. If rightly in
terpret their wishes they are saying to US: "Let
US have fair laws, wherever they are enacted !;
let us have an honest government, wherever it is
administered; and, in the name of q patient and
long suffering people, let us have peace can
not approve the bill.
Tuesday the bill was put upon its pas
sage, "the veto of the Governor to the
contrary Notwithstanding" but the
House refused, by vote of 26 to 20, to
pass it.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
Emm ons County Record
WILLIAMsPORT, - DAKOTA.
D. R. STREETER Editor and Publisher.
Official Paper of the County.

As the RECORD circulates in all
sections of EmmOns County, and as
every dollar expended for goods by
her citizens must of necessity go to
bismarck, the columns of this pa per
are an excellent medium through
which the merchants of TINT city can
reach our citizens.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
The Eclipse.

The partial eclipse of the sun was the
magnet of optical attraction Monday. It
appeared promptly at the appointed time,
and was grand sight. The mercury fell
several degrees while the interloper was
crossing the trail by which Old Sol sends
his rays to Mother Earth. It is said that
the eclipse could not be seen nearly as
we'll through the bottom of beer.mug as
by using piece Of an ordinary window
pane.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18

MANY changes have been made in the
school laws by the recent legislative ses-
sion. As a full text of the amendments
has not yet been published, however, we
are unable to give an idea of their provis-
ions H
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18

A BILL in relation to capital punish
ment was debated last week by the sole
uns at Bismarck. During the recent ses-
sion the patient people Of Dakota have
had surfeit Of capital punishment.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
Tho Musical Entertainment.

An entertainment consisting principally
of music, interspersed with literary exer-
cises, will be given in the Williamsport
scho ol-house on Friday evening, March
20. The program will consist of two
parts-before and after the social" The
committee extends kind and cordial in
vitation to all to be present and aid in ad-
yancing the social interests Of the com
munity.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
A Nocturnal sleirhridc.

Saturday evening party comprising
two ladies and one gentleman left here to
pay visit to Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Brock,
six miles from town. They reached their
objective point on time but, when the
hour came to say goodnight and start
upon the return, the sky had become
clouded, and the absence OF starlight
made it doubtful whether the trail could
DO kept The drive was long one, as
it took three hours time to reach Will
Transport. During the return trip nearly
every house south, southeast and south
west of town was passed, some Of them
more than once, and at different times
the horses were headed toward nearly
every point of the compass. At length
the road was struck near Mr.. Boutillier's, 8,
bearings obtained, and the party arrived
home about 2:30 clock, none the worse
for their nocturnal wanderings
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
Gayton.

GAYToN, March II.
Correspondence Of the RECORD.
Sleighing is nearly all gone, and we are
not sorry.
Commissioner Clayton ran short Of hay,
and is now hauling from q neighbor's s,
three miles below him.
/ Samuel Parks passed dswn the trail
this week with his mule train, loaded
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
"swing Corneris!v

An enjoyable party was given by Mr..
A. Croghan to number Of his friends,
last Thursday evening, at the Williams
port school-house. Dancing progressed
without intermisslon until about 1
o'clock, when the guests assembled at the
supper table and did full justice to the
good things spread thereon. After the
repast had been finished the music again
struck up, and the merry dancers kept
time with flying feet until about 8 o clock,
when the people departed for home, well
satisfied with one of the most pleasant
social affairs Of the season in this neigh
borhood. Just previous to adjournment,
on motion of Attorney Armstrong, a vote
of thanks was given by the company to
Mr.. Croghan for the entertainment which
he had provided them.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18

a Mr.. PIcKLER sheds tears because the
capital is established sson the confines of
civilization" Under = new and Righteous
apportionment the said slon1hcs would
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18

Gov. PIERCE vetoed the woman suffrage
bill, on the ground that so important and
radicals change in the law should be sub
mitted to vote of the people
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18

The House prohibition bill, submitting
the question to the voters of the territory,
was defeated in the Council.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18

make large inroads into the majority of
the band Of bull-dozers from the cow
counties.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18

J. A. nAIGuT. O. r. LITTLE
H AIGHT b LITTLE. Lawyers, Rooms aud
ll2. Union Block Bismarck. u. r Special at
tention given to Land Office Business. Money
to loan on First Class Security. %
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18
Parker q Pari,Ir,es

Successors to Peterson e Veedsr, Drug.
gists, Rismarck, d. r.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18

GEO. W. NEWTON. ISAAC ROSS
NEWTON d & ROSS, Attorneys .. Law, Bis.
Practitioners before all the courts and the United
states Land Office. 10 :
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18

~ n. HUNT, Attorney IT Law. FINAL
- ~ PROOfS and CONTESTS speciality.
nen-per-eent money to loan on choice Final
Bismarck, d, T.. %
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18

,JoHNC. HOLLEMBAEK w r. wprcur
II OL!EMBAEK & WRIGHT, Attorneys an
- Counselors at Law. First National Bank
Flock, Bismarck, d. /. 2s
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1885-03-18

w selor County Superintendent of Public
Instruction., Office No. 7 Central Block, Bis
mSrSk. DAkOfN.