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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
Reading Circle.

Week before last the Reading Circle
met at the residence of Mr.. j. Fl. Worst.
The reading of Scott's Lady of the
Lake" was completed. The report of the
committee on rules and regulations for
the exchange of literature was received
and adopted. Mr.. II. D. Connor was
elected librarian.
Last Saturday evening the circle met at
D, II. Yeater's, and the following was the
program Dakota news, d. II. Yeater !;
political news, E. G. Campbell; foreign
news, Miss +. F. Connor general news,
Miss Stella Edick
Hereafter it is proposed to discuss the
news of the day under appropriate heads,
and it Is hoped the new plan will arouse
a greater interest in reading current lit
erature..
The Circle intends to celebrate Loug.
fellows birthday, Feb 81, by giving a
literary entertainment. The program
will consist of short play arranged
from "The Courtship Of Miles Standlsh, :"
tableaus, rcctations, music. ETC., all taken
from the works of the poet. An admis-
sion fee of 10 cents will be charged, for
the benefit of the Circle,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
i. OUR BISMARCK DIRECTORY.


THE FOLLOWING. BISMARCK BUSINESS
l. firms and individuals by their advertisements
are assisting in the maintenance of a paper de-
voted to the e, Interests OF Enmons mi County, and
visiting the Capital ill quest of professional SER
ices or for the purchase of goods:
Agricultural Implements aud Live Stocks.
B. Lawrence. +s&
,Attorneys-O. Y. Davis, Fort u Fort, Hollem-
back & Wright, Harvey Harris, Garland & Hull,
G. n. Hunt, NJ J. Edgerly, John A. stoyell,
.Banks.7capital National, Bismarck National,
Mellon Bros.
Blacksmith and Wngonmaker-J D. Mcdonald.
Boots and Shoes-J. II. Marshall.
Boot and Shoe Maker-Wm. H. Trumbull.
Cigars, Tobacco and Confectionery-EdickB Bros,
Aeied clothinssM Eppnger.
Drugs-Dunn d Co., J. W. Parker, Frank
Frisby.
Dry Goods AND Ran r. Msad Go
Miss s. A. kenney,
Feed Mill-Ayers & Everts.
Flour Mill-Russell, Miller s. Co.
General Observation-Disclosures d Son.
Grocers-Hunt y Foster, A. r. Macnder, John
Yegen, Bushman q Co.
Guns, Ammunition, Ete.-D; A. Tyler. ,y l.
Moorhouse, Joseph Hare d Co., Van Houten
Bros. II Little,
Harness, Saddles, Ets-M. Wick.
ner House, Pacific Hotel.
Laundry--rhird and Rosser Street Laundry, .
Livery--Malloy d Stoyell.
Lumber-John +. Hoagland, Weaver Lumber
Co., Gull River Lumber Co.
Money to Lonn-H. w. Bringhurst Missouri
Valley Land Mortgage Company, j r. Cage.
News Dealers, Stationers, Contectioners and To-
bacconists-Frank j. Mason.
Photographer-L.D d. Judkins.
Physicians--Louis G: Petit, Z. D. Kendrick.
saskatchewan Seed Wheat-Dr. W. A, Bentley
Sewing Machines--J. Brady. ~ 81
Stationery, Etc.-.-R L. ;Durant q Co.
Talors and Gents Furnishing Goods-Dah
Bros. $
Watches, Jewelry, silverwarc, Wall Paper
Mirrors Etc.-C ii, Phelps
Watchmakers and Jewelers-E. L, Strauss &
Bro, II. H. Day. sn
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
lDLESlDE PAPERS.
Taxes.

- -. Taxes.
The subject of taxing land purchased
from the railroad company has received
considerable attention of late, not only by
the newspaper fraternity. but by eminent
lawyers. There are those who believe
that their taxation is illegal, and that the
taxes levied thereon for 1885 are not COL
lcctable.
AS the matter has been brought before
Congress for Legislative action, there is
no doubt in my mind but that every dol
lar will be collected. Prompt action will
doubtless be taken by Congress TO compel
the Northern Pacific Railroad Company
to pay its arrearages of survey fees, and
AS the recent decision of the Supreme
Court in the TraiIl-county case is based
upon said railroad company's shortcom-
ings, its dereliction of duty will not be
allowed to initiate against the taxation
Of the lands In question.
Congress has full power to legalize che
taxation of such lands, and, in view of
the cause upon which such legality or H.
legality impinges, will undoubtedly do
so as a matter of common justice. 9th
erwisc, Congress would impose large
premium upon dereliction of q plain
duty.
II these taxes are not paid the lands
will undoubtedly be sold by the treasurer
of each county wherein they are situated,
and in the end the counties will receive
their money, and leave each individual
to fight his own battle with the tax title
that will hang as lien over his land.
But few, if any, will gain anything, even
if finally victorious, over the holder of
the tax. title. 1t will be the old story of
the lawyer milking the COW, while the
owner tugs at her horns and the holder
of the tax-title has a dcath.grip on her
tail. ~
Had the survey fees been paid, as they
should have been, there could be no
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
IlOOp.
Correspondence of the RECORD.

Correspondence of the R#coRD.
Roor, Feb. is.
Weather simply immense.
Mr. Roop killed three fine porkers the
other day.
Through mistake the Roop items did
not reach the REcoKD sanctum last week
Mr.. Albert Roblnson's horse, that was
injured some time back, is getting worse.
Mr.. aad Mrs. John Casselman were Wis
itng at the house of Mr.. Roop one day
last week.
The boys all turned eout en- masse and
took in the drama at Williamsport Thurs
day evening.
The school board of this Nogan) town
ship met recently at sclioolhouse No.
and inspected the work on said building.
Mr.. Margach is erecting fine house on
his claim--the southeast quarter of sec.
tion 20. Billy possibly expects TO take
unto himself better half If you do,
Billy, may your shadow never grow less.
SQUIRE DoBBINs.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17

setback to man striving to build up 9.
home in new country. Mr.. Worst las
hosts of friends in Emmons county and
they will be sorry to bear Of the contin-
ued bad luck which has attended HMM
regard to that class Of property which
above all others is indispensable to 9
farmer.
Dogs are sometimes nuisance. II
should be borne in mind that some meni-
bers of the family may desire to sleep,
even if others do choose to remain awake.
1t is suggested that there should be law
passed making 1t a high crime and misde.
meanor for a young man to allow his dog
to follow him in cold weather, or else the
y. m. should be compelled to secure shell.
tter for him when he stays later than Q
o'clock. 1t is cruelty to ANIMALS. The
dog suffers from the cold, and the pleas
ant dreams of the members of the family
who have retired are divided into chap
| ters by the dogs howling.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
Calico Party,

The ladies of Williamsport and vicinity
will give a calico party At the school
house on the evening Of Wasting gton's
Birthday (Feb 22). Upon this occasion
the ladies will wear dresses made of com.
mon, teu.yards for a.dollar calico. They
are also 10 choose partners in the follow.
Ing manner: Each lady makes nccktie
from goods Of similar pattern to the dress
she intends to wear, and this tie is for
warded, with an invitation, by either mail,
express, or little brother. The ladies'
also intend to furnish supper. which will
be served in the room. And this all goes
to show that the ladies of Williamsport
are rustlcrs of the first magnitude.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
The Dramatic Entertainme ent.

The Williamsport Dramatic Club gave
its first public performance Thursday
evening. There was crowded house,
and many found it impossible TO procure
seats; The play chosen vas "Dick Tur-
pin," and there were nine characters in
the cast. To some of those, taking part
"play acting' was new undertaking
but so we'll did they all enter into the
spirit of the piece, andso perfectly mem
o'ized were the lines, that throughout
there was harmonious working such as
is seldom seen in an amateur perform
ancC.
Between the acts Mr.. Peter Hansen
gave some very good music upon the ac~
Gordon, and Mr.. d. r. Rupert performed
II piece upon the organ and solo on the
cornct. MISS Libbie Kurtz and Miss Eva
Campbell also furnished vocal and instru-
mental music which was highly appreci-
atcd and heartily applauded by the audi
ence.
The performance was success in every
particular and should encourage the club
to give another entertainment in the near
future.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
Oh, Yes! oh, Yes!

A public meeting for the purpose of
organizing an immigration society will
be held at Williamsport on Friday, Feb.
10, at 2 o'clock p. IN. Every claim holder
should be present as it is desired to take
united action regarding matters OF great
Importance to the people of this and ad
jacent neighborhoods.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
Emmons County Record
WILLIAMSPORT, DAKOTA.
D. r. STREETER Editor and Publisher.
Official Paper of The County.

The RECORD is the only paper de-
voted exclusively 10 the interests OF
e mmOns County, and has a county
circulation five times as large as
any other paper published in Em-
mons. As the lfECOR ID circulates in
all sections of this County, and as
every dollar expended for goods by
our citizens must of necessity go to
Bismarck, the columns Of this pa per
are an excellent medium through
which the M erchaMts of that city can
reach. the residents of this portion
of the Missouri Slope.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
Another Million and a Quarter Off.
Prairie Farmer (Chicago), Feb. 13

Prairie Farmer (Chicago), Feb. IL :
Farmers who have surplus wheat or corn on
hand which they are not obliged TO sell now may
feel very comfortable, with satisfaction akin to
that of a banker who has in his vaults another
yellow substance of a harder texture. The statis-
tician reports Il further decrease during the past
week of 247,3 ,3SG bushels of the "visible supply
OF wlseat decrease OF OATS rye, aud barley, and
only trifling increase in corn. This large stock
of grain in sight," which has for some time ell
abled speculators to cletn out the "lambs" by
depressing prices, will go on with some alterna-
tions as the snow blockade lets up, and as taxes
must be paid ; but, when the weekly consump-
ton of three or four million bushels whittles il
down to easily-handled dimensions, schcre can it
| be replenished7 Even the foreign dealers are be.
ginning to take this view of the subject, and are
inquring how long stocks will hold out.
What if, when the American visible supply gets
down into controllable shape we wake some
olning and find it all in the hands of u few
strong dealers, who may put up the price 20 30
cents bushel before they will let us have any"
The London Miller of Jan. says: "Thcre is less
wheat Oh passage here now than in either of the
two years preceding; and Russia is believed to
have exhausted herself, willie IAdia's efforts de-
pend largely on crops mt yet harvested" The
same journal goes on to show ga certain deficit OF
69,O0h,O00 bushels, the bulk of which must come
from the United States, Chilli and India, while
all the bread-importing nations Of Europe will
| need their average quota of foreign wheat" The
Prairie Farmer has yet nothing to take back in
its advice to farmers to hold their grain for better
rates. Prices were knocked down recently for
speculative purposes. They are now going up
quite US fast they went down. There will be
other waves. Let the owners of wheat and corn
bide their time.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
LOST.

On Feb. Is, by the undersigned. be-
tween Wlliamsport and Bismarck, a large
Turkish morocco pocket book, contain
ing about twenty dollars in bills, rail-
road pass to Chicago, and papers of value
only to the owner Amy one finding and
with either E. T. Herrick, Williamsport
Or Capital National Bank, Bismarck.
F. B. ALLEN.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
COUNTY NEWS
LIvOna.
Correspondence of the RECORD.


LWoNA, Feb 13.
MI Lislc Parks was up from Clayton
one day last week.
Capt. Cotton was up from Camp Shields
the other day to get the assistance of the
blacksmith.
Who could wish for nicer day than
last Sabbath? Everybody living around
Livona, and their ftlnifics were out en-
joying the beautiful sunshine.
Mr.. Charles Lock, Win his two wit
ncsses, stopped over night at Livona on
his way to Bismarck to make final proof
on his valuable claim at Winona.
Mr.. Willis Harmon had quite serious
time returning from the Capital. The
roads were so slippery that he had to call
at Livona and interview the blacksmith.
ANOYII
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
saskatchewan Fife wheat for Seed.

Saskatchewan Fife wheat guaranteed
pure and clean. No foul seed and no
smut. Pure saskatchewan Fife will not
smut. Here IS splendid chance for
farmers to- get this choice seed. Price
$1.25 and $3.50, according to quantity
purchased. Sample may be seen at Rec
ORD Office. For sale by DR.. VIM. A. BENT
LEY, Bismarck, Oak.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
FIower.seeds Free,

The publishers of the HousEKEEPER
are anxious to secure a larger number Of
three mo onths.trial subscribers, and offer
to mail, postpaid, to any lady who sends
20 cents for trial subscription three
months. twelve packets of American
grown choice flower seeds. For specimen
copy of this charming home paper, and
full particulars as to offer, address Buck
eye Publishing Co., Minneapolis, MINI.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17

question raised relative to this matter ;
but, as they were not, Congress will not
likely allow any one to take advantage of
the others misdeeds. 1t would be plac.
ing a.premiuln upon wrong doing.
Congress has full power to legalize the
taxlevy of 1885; and, in view of the fact
that no injustice will befall any owner
of land purchased from the railroad by
such action, and that immeasurable hard
ship will accrue to all the counties within
the Immigrant if the taxes are not paid,
there need be but little speculation as to
the fate of the bill recently introduced.
Looking at it from this standpoint,
and from the standpoint of public
splritedness, the purchasers of railroad
lands have manifested wisdom in paying
their taxes voluntarily.
The holder of this class Of lands is not
affected in the least, personally; his prep
erty interests are not impaired, and the
strong presumption is that those who pay
their taxes on snch lands voluntarily
will never have cause for regret. Those
who do not will take chances hardly war
rantcd when the small saving (?) to each
individual and the heavy loss to the
county are considered. make this state
ment based on the belief that the taxes in
question will be collected--evcry dollar
that Congress will legalize the levy al
ready made, and that every land-holde1
will stand just where he expected to stand
when he purchased the land from the
company. If these conclusions are not
correct the error is attributable to the
mistaken views of DEACON DooLITTLE
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
Notice Of Final Proof.

T AND OFFICE at Bismarck, Dak., February
LII, 1sSG.-Notioe is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the Reg.
lister and Receiver at Bismarck, d. r., on March
26, 1886, at 10 o'clock a. m viz:
DARWIN R. STREETER,
For the west half Of the southeast quarter of Sec
tion %, township 1S6 north, range e west, in EN-
mons county, Oak. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz: j. L. Boutil-
lier, Leonard du Heaume William, L. Yeater,
Stanley de Quetteville, all of Wiliamsport, Oak
JOHN A. REA, Register.
O. F. DAVIS. Attorney.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
Notice

Until further notice I will be at my
blacksmith shop in Willlamsport on Mon
days and Saturdays only L. KoKER.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17

Hay for Sale.-I have for sale about forty
tons very good hay, which will sell by the ton
or in stack, at S.. 50 per tom will exchange for
stock grain. q. H. BUMsTBAp, Winchester
Oak, Feb. II, 1885,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17

r A1S. Send 10 cents postage, and we will
ll$ mail you FREE royal, valuable,
YVI sample box of goods that will put
al Vltl you ia the way of making MORE
HONEY at once than anything else in America
Both sexes of all ages can live at home and work
in spare time, or all the time. Capital not re-
1uifed we will start you. Immense pay for
&ose who start at onco. STINsoN u Co., Pub
lislasrs, Portland, Name, s4s,.s.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
A. r. MACNIDER MI, e

Butter Erss G1an Fruit
speciality Of Fine Teas and Cofees, and sell them
at the lowest figure. Look here ID lbs Good
finest and best New Crop Japan Regulars, and
Uncolored. English Breakfast and Oolong, only
soc per pound. If you wish nice, full.favored
Roasted Rio Coffee. S1.O0 Goods sent G. O. d. by
express. A. r. MACNIDER. 81 Main Street
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1886-02-17
EM MONS HOUSE
Waaiamsport, D. T.
bly,
THOMAS BoTToMLEY.

The proprietor desires to inform land
seekers, hunting, parties and the public
generally that at this hotel they can find
comfortable accommodations at reason
able rates. Those desiring to locate
claims or those. visiting the county, seat
Zen business will find every atten ton paid
TO their comfort at the Emmons House.
There are good stable accommodations
I in connection with the hotel.
At the bar may be found good wines,
sliquors and cigars, and the attention of
7 the travelling and visiting public is di.
rceted to this department..
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-07
Use Morris Cascarlne for dyspepsia
DENIS0N.
The Ceremonies Of Blessing the Bell
Finished with POmp and 1t Rings
a First Sweet.Toned Salute
rho war Songs Concert, Postponed Some
Days Ago, to Take Place TUESDAY
Night at tho Opera-nouse.

speoiel to the Gazette
BELL CEREMONIES AT ST. PATRICK
CHURCH,
DENIsoN, TEX, June Cat ! p IN.
the bell was wrapped with purple and
white silk by Mesdames McDougal,
Carter and Kerby. The altar was lit up
at 4 $50, during music by the choir AT .
O'Clock the priests and bishops entered the
church clothed in their clerical robes.
Father Blum delivered an address accept
ING the bell from MIS- McDougall, and
related the history Of the first use OF bells
until the present time. Music by the
choir followed, when the procession from
the altar, headed by six little girls dressed
in white, with long wells, carrying long
lighted candles, followed 10y Miss Garter
and Geo. Moulton, priests and bishops,
proceeded to the front of the church,
when the bell wOs unveiled, which was
done by two ladies' Fathers Martlnere
OF Dallas and Thomas Of the ludtan Terri
tory washed the bell with holy water,
Father Bufford wipiug it dry The bel
was then anoint ID with holy oil by Bishof
Dubois of Galveston, Bishop Gallagher OF
Conopus assisting. At 6;l5, the bel
having been blessed, burning incense wa
placed unQer IL anu CoNCICu WIN huNCl'
and wreaths by Miss Carter, after whicl
the bell was hoisted into its position II
the tower and rung for the first inc.
Mrs Henry Dammer, who ha' been Wis
itilg her brother, Mr.. Davis, tvr1man
4 the Missouri Pacific paint shops, retume
y to her home at San Antonio to-cly
= f. Gibbons, the clever sIddler
y Gainesville, is feasting his eyes on e
,, sights of our live city to-day.
q 0. S. MCGOWAN, roadmastor Fol
u Worth division Missouri Pacific railwa.
r in trying to catch on to train So yeSterdo
ID made miscue and was thrown violent
le to the ground, but fortunately, we a
le glad to state, was not seriously hurt.
y The deferred concert OF war songs,
lie be given by the ladies' of the Baptl
T church Of this city, viii take place at Il
McDougall opera-houso on Tuesda
June s, aud large attendance Is look
for at this novel entertainment. T
70 ladies' also would request full atten
:. ance of the participants tomorrow Nc
- day. night at the last rehearsal.
Nv Mrs Max Grundstein left to-day
! Denver, Col, to spend the summer.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-07
WACO.
Hold Carriers strike-WiE Pave the Streets
Early Pcnches-HRrd to Please.

Hold Carriers strike-wiE Pave the Streets.
Early Poaches-Hard to Please.
Special to the Gazette,
WACO. Tax, June 1.-THE hod-carriers
on the Cameron roller mills struck yes
terday for an advance of wages from
81 80 to Sl.75 per day. The foreman
promptly paid them OFF and constructed a
novel elevator that carries the brick up to
where the masons are at work.
The city council last night instructed
the street committee TO advertise for bids
for paving Austin avenue, from Eighth to
Third street, with block or stone, the
wood (if blocks are use0) to be cedar OF
hois dare, the work TO be C mpleted be
tween July and November l
The first mixed gospel meeting Of the
| Young Mems Christian association wa
held this evening and well L tended. Rev
! DR. Kiefer Of Brenham occupied DIR. Car
rolls pulpit In the First Baptist churcl
to-day. All the church.s were wei
attended o,day.
Mr.. S. Kann OF Grandvinw, Tex, an,
Miss Fannie We'll Of III 5 city wet
, welded at 6 80 D. IN. too Y at the resi-
denc of Mrs. b, We'll, moi erof the bride
The iirst ripe peaches crown in thii
: county have appeared in market, The
I are earlier than has been known for sew
eral years,
A large delegation OF ladies' and gentle
men are preparing to accompany TIA
, Waco Light Infantry to the state encamI
ment al Lampasas,
The rainy season has not let up ye
Farmers want dry weather now to 80 o
4 with harvesting.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-06-07
THE RAILROADS.
Atohlson SANTA We News


special 10 the Gazette,
GuNEsviLLE, TEX, June Ga large
number Of citizens drove out to the river
to-day 10 see how much work had been
done ON the Atcbison, Topeka & Santa Fe
railway They found small army OF
men, and grading is going IN at rapid
rate
The city council az It's session yesterday
passed an ordinance gtautlug the Atchi-
son, Topeka \ Santa Fe right OF way
through the city The road will enter the
city on he south, near P,can creek, and
will run up the creek 10 Crutcher, Harri-
son & Blser's lumber yard, where 1t is
nnaerstood the depot VIII be located
The passenger and trels Int depot, of the
Atchison, Topeka 4 Santa Fe IN this city
viii be built Of brick or stone, and WORK
on the buildings will probably beglI
within the next two weeks,
The contract for building the road from
Red river north through the Indian Ter
ritory WIN be let within the neNtteu days
when dirt viii begia to hy along tn
entire line.
II Is understood that work on The brldg
across the river viii begin thls week
NJ Gribblo, who has the contract 10
furnishing tie bridge timbers, has IL
turned from the plneries OF East Texas.