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Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-02-03

A number of new enterprises, we are
informed, will be introduced here soon.
Edenton will be ready with open arms
extended TO welcome and embrace them
all.
n. c.. Rogers. of the firm, Fl. NJ. Rog- |
ers & Co.. and Geo. a. Keeney, OF the
firm. F. q. Keeney & Co., both of New
York, registered at the Bay View this
week.
The Edenton Graded School are pre-
pairing for the grandest entertainment.
to be given soon, Edenton has yet had
the opportunity of witnessing. The
programme will be entirely new.
SHILOH'5 vITALIZER is what you
need for constipation, loss ofappetite,
dizziness. and all symptoms of dys-
pepsia. Price 10 and 70 cents per
bottle. Sold by Druggists.
R. Hayes gives notice that he is
now soliciting cOnsignments of fish,
truck. &C., for some of the best and
most reliable firms in Baltimore, Phiia-
delphia and New York. Consult him
before making consignments through
other parties.
Woodland Bros. are selling N .nilla
Rope. tarred and untarred, all sizes,
at Factory prices, saving you freight
This is a big saving to the fishermen,
as freights from Boston are heavy.
The following names are the Rol.
of Honor Of the Edenton High
School: Misses Maggie Fletcher
Gertrude Vennings, Venie Boush
Bessie Warren, Cleo Garrett, Jennie
Levy and Katie Wood.
We had the pleasure to shake the
hand Of Mr.. John w. Goodwin, one
Of the most popular and gentlemanl}
drummers on the road, Saturday last
John was looking we'll and delighted
many of his friends by his presence
On Tuesday night, the house Of "
3. Harrison and the Episcopal rector,
at Plymouth, were destroyed by fire
1t is thouhgt, by some, to be the out
growth Of the lynching; but this
not so, as we are informed by re
liable person living in that place.
The Rev. Earnest Stevens and Rev
J. VIM. Lee seems to have stirred u
our city from center to circumference
Both, are undoubtedly men OF WOE
derful attraction, and preachers O
more than ordinary force. Quite
. number of our citizens have bee
turned from their evil ways. an
:. embraced the religion Of the Lor
q Jesus Christ.
On Friday night last a number c
j Young people gathered at the res
dence Of Mrs. Paxton and spent
most pleasant evening saying an
y doing those things which youn
i people delight in. There was must
singing and dancing and every or
/ enjoyed the surprise party very niue
1t was given by Miss Maggie Ware
one of Edenton' most fair and love-
y daughters.
The FISHERMAN & FARMER is il
\ depted to the Marshals, for an invlt
II ton to be present at the Fifty-thir
Anniversary exercises of the Phil'
% Observation-Disclosures Literary Soci'
" ties, to be held February 18th
Wake Forest College, n. c. "
It notice that H. NJ. Shaw, Esq, form
2. erly of this place, now Of Shawbor
is one of the Euzelian Marshal
# The invitation card is handson
h one.
We regret to announce that tt
clever and popular clerk, on 81
q Chowan, Mr.. Peter Williams, mac
:, his last trip on Wednesday, He h'
been connected with this line for son
time. and now leaves to accept I'll
position as Purser of Str. Old Potn
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-02-03
soa1os ana plants.

Pleasant Calls GnlS "eSh IIO4I II A0HuS'
Glib Starch only 25c at Dixon's.
Several DRINKS on the street Saturday.
Laundry Soap SOC doz. at Dixon's.
Several fishermen saved ice this week. |
80 kegs nails $2.45 keg at Dixons.
The weather is delightful now for our
fishermen.
40 boxes Tobacco 24c ID. at Dixon's.
The churches, on Sunday, were all
we'll attended.
go BbIs Flour 81, % Dbl. at Dixon's.
A large wildcat skin was exhibited
Monday on our streets.
Al. Gregory is having his bar on
Cheap Side rearranged.
Mrs. Walters left for her home in
Washington on Monday.
A fish market report will be found in
this paper after this issue.
A series of meeting is being carried on
at the Methodist church.
To-day is February 3. January show
ed itself somewhat wintry.
St. Valentines Day on the Nth inst.
Ash Wednesday the 10Th.
c. w. Rea & Co., will fish, this year,
the SINNERS Point Fishery.
Now is the time to look over seed cat
alogues and make selections.
Better stock and better care of it
makes the successful farmer.
Fishermen are most ready for busl-
ness. Some have already set.
Several freezes last week. Some of
our young men enjoyed skating.
The horse business in Edenton is very
good. Some fine ones being sold.
B. II. Swain, Esq, editor Of Windsor
Ledger, visited Edenton last week.
Trade on Saturday was good, causing
none of our business men to complain
Last quarter of the moon 2:12 p. m
tomorrow. Fair and mild, says the AL
manac.
MANY of our fishermen are driving
net stakes this week. Soon fish will be
in market.
We hear one of Edenton' s most fail
and lovely daughters will soon marry
Norfolk UentIeman
The ladies of the Baptist church, viii
give. on court week, festival, fol
the benefit of the church.
Total eclipse Of the moon on Saturda.
night last, giving most lovely sigh
to look upon for a short time.
We would like to have a correspon
dent from every section of the count,
to send us brief news items.
Mrs. B. 81. Parish, after an extende'
visit to Washington City, returne'
home Saturday looking well.
Several boxes of fish passed throug
Edenton, from Washington, n. c., TO
the Northern markets this week.
On our first page will be found tn
nomination of Marshal Mcdonald, TO
L. S. Fish Commissioner. Read 1t.
A big fight took place Tuesday nigh
at one of the bar rooms on Cheap Side
No one hurt, save several Buckeyes.
Fishermen, when you write any O
our advertisers, please mention our pa
per. By so doing, you will great
ObIige us.
A Union meeting was held at Bethe
church. this county, last week, closin
on Sunday. Quite a number of Eden
ton people attended.
For lame back, side or chest. use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price Zoe
Sold by Druggists.
Hon. T. G. Skinner and w ]. Leary
Jr., have formed a cOpartnership t
practice law in the Superior Court i
Chowan county.
GROUP. wHOOPING COUGH and bron
chitis Immediately relieved by Shl
obs Cure. For sale by Druggists.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-02-03

Nails and cotton Cards. white Lead,
colorcd Paints. PUTTY, y 10 and 10 y -
Glass. kerosiHe OIL red and white
Linseei or, Spts. TerpeHtine, and Japan
Naruish.
H.. keeps also quite an assortment Of
Medicines Parsons p. Pills, the beet
medicine in the world for chIl!s and
fevers. He has on hand a large lot of
Tinw;,rc, l3ruoms. Tubs, we'll and water
Buckets.
The best Butter and Cheese, Oranges
and Lemons. Apple and Onions. bage'!
Hams and Elegant side meat, the very
best III town.
DE has just received two bags of
prime Coffee" Beautiful Bean" also
a nice lot Of family Flour in bbis. ana
half hbis. the best III the market. Call
and see.
hats selling ar cost and below. Men =
and boy ; caif Boots. men and Wo-
men 5 Hoes at prices below anything in
town Of like quality.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23

THERE could be ne better time than
next spring for immigration to North
Dakota, and there is no better section to
settle in than Emmons county. There
is yet vacant government land In all parts
of the county; but it Is rapidly going,
and the opportunity to obtain it will not
long exist. All indications point to the
fact that the A., B. s. N. w. grade will
be ironed next spring. This road will
bring settlers Into the county by scores
and hundreds. Central Dakota badly
needs the Ignite found in inexhaustiblc
quantities in Northern Burleigh, Mclean,
and the West Missouri country. The
Milwaukee g. st. Paul and the North.
western will certainly not long delay
This will give good markets near home
There are very few farmers and stockmen
who ere not better off than when they
came herein stock, IN buildings, and ir
other improvements--and this. too, will
the markets long ways distant. There
is good health, = productive soil, schools
churches, and free homes. 1t is strange
with these conditions existing here, tina
any small farmer in the east, or any mar
who rents, will continue to toll on yea
after year for bare livelihood, and witt
no hope for. future comfort and lnds
| pendence.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23
ssIJn Be0Ver.3

Recently the writer made trip down
to Beaver Creek. He arrived at the
Spring Creek Ranch shortly after noon,
and took dinner with the proprietor, Mr..
J. w. Wescott. No stock farm could be
better situated than that of Mr.. W. The
creek--a stream of pure, water--runs
within few feet of the house, and hay is
handy and plentiful. Continuing his
journey, the travellers next stopping
place was at Mr.. W. E. Clark's. Mr..
9. IS pleasantly situated near Beaver
Creek, on the side of a hill. Advantage
has been taken of this location in build
ing, and the stable, poultry house and
other outbulldings are perfect as regards
warmth and convenience. Mr.. Clark
keeps general store, and does a good
business, not only with the settlers IN and
near the valley, but with those of the
Russian settlement, few miles distant
At the store the scribe met Ben Corbin
the Elder. We don't mean that he is a
church elder, but that he is the elder of
the two Bens. Mr.. G. was on his way
home from lower Beaver, where during
the warm season he captures--and sup-
plies the public with-fish, grape juice,
etc. Ben boarded the gig and went up
with us as far as his place, which is some
four miles up the creek above Mr..
Clark's. After leaging Nj Corbin, at his
claim we went on! 70 our objective point
Exeter. Theretthsed dter,was the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. FL Brown, and re-
mained over night. Mr. and Mrs. Brown
have very pretty place. The creek there
curves in the shape of horseshoe and
the stream is so wide and the water so deep
that large pasture field could be made
by running a fence across the point lin
the same way that Mr.. Mandlgo, of the
Williamsport neighborhood, has done.
At Mr.. Browns, and in fact near every
residence along the creek, the settlers
have built fish traps, and at those seasons
of the year when the finny tribe are run
ming down stream toward deeper water
large numbers of fish are caught The
traps are made by dammlng the creek and
putting in a chute made of boards. with
a Slated box under the lower end.
At Mr.. Browns We had an opportunity
of seeing an adobe house, Mr.. B. having
up the walls of new dwelling made of
that material. The adobe brick were
made by Russo German and his wife.
The bricks are made of clay tramped in a
pit by oxen, mixed with grass, hay or
straw, nodded in a box, dumped on the
ground and dried like other brick. They
are made of any size, those in Mr..
Browns house being 1Sx9xs inches. The
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23
Turkey shoot" at John Shermer' &
next Saturday. -
An Old-TIme Wolf.Hun1er.


The following is characteristic circular
published years ago by Ben Corbin, when
he lived down in Iowa. The territory or
county, or both, gave big bonus for
wolf scalps, and made no difference as to
age. An Emmens County man who knew
Mr. G. in those days once told US that,
after many payments for cub wolf scalps,
an official said: "Mr. Corbin, how is
it? Your wolves are all pups. Don't you
ever kill any old enes?" Ben replied,
with twinkle in his eye, "Did you ever
know man to succeed in the stock bust
ness who killed all his cows?" But the
following is Ben's unique advertisement ::
Honesty and Fair Dealing.
Ben Corbin, of Grant Center Iowa, is
the Only Man iii the Business.
Fish, Wine, Wolves, or Land.
] have the finest location in Iowa for
hunting, fishing, or drinking wine. l
sell fresh fish at ten cents per pound and
6ne pure wine at $3.50 per gallon, put up
IN good style and sweetcned to the taste
Duck hunters, sporting men and trappers
will be charged rs cents per meal at my
house but will give you good, square
meal.
can, and do, catch more wolves in q
month than any man living; but the
money must be in sight first. also sell
Real Estate and canvass for the State
Leader, and am knewA as one of the best
soldiers that was in Co. F, Bath Iowa.
Cedar trees furnished at from 10 to rs
cents apiece, and cottonwood trees for
fran NIL n n of III f1,N,corl
forest trees ut reasonable rates, according
to quality.
For more particulars address
BEN CoRB1N,
Grant Center, Iowa.
That Benjamin was mighty hunter in
those days is shown by the annexed news
paper clippings
Ben Corbin, of Monona county, is the
boss wolf hunter, and is well known in
this county. In the last three weeks he
has caught 38 wolves in Lyon county, SO
in Sioux, and in Monona. He has hunt
ed over this county for four years. The
first year be caught IN Lyon county, 3 (;
the second, 25 the third, II; and this
year, as stated above, 38. If anybody
can beat that let him come forward
Rock Rapids Review.
ASA SOADA1j Va NAdut "" tuC
wolf hunter, was in town on Monday
last In conversation with the Press re-
porter he informed the latter that he had
closed his hunt for the season. having
captured 81 wolves and 2 foxes. Of that
number 80 were killed in Lyon county,
"a in Sioux county, 4 IN Woodbury., and
in Monon. While on the hunt in Lyon
county he succeeded, after a sharp chase,
in capturing couple of foxes. Ben
feels especially proud of his success this
season, having the good luck to number
among his trophies of the hunt the sealps
of six old wolves, the latter number of
old ones being ahead of any former sea-
sons work. .--Mapleton Press.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23

Russians in the settlement few miles
from Exeter use "dobeys' chiefly in
building. Laid on stone foundation,
with caves projecting enough to keep the
water from soaking into the top of the
wall, adobe structures are said to "laet
forever" They make very warm build
ing-one said to be "almost air.tlght."
They may be plastered or cemented in
side and out, and the plaster adheres to-
naciously. We noticed that the earth
Used to make the brick is just like that
found in this locality by digging down
three or four feet. AS we'll as dwellings
and stables, what warm and comfortable
poultry or hog house the adobe brick
would make
Above Mr. Browns number Of ener.
getic and valuable settlers have located
within year or two, ameng them being
Messrs. Frank Sherwood, w. H. Allen,
Edward Braddock and o. A. Sher-
wood. Mr.. Braddock brought in fine
lot of Holstein Friesian cattle.
On the morning of the following day
| We started on the homeward trip, passing
the stock ranch of young George Wes-
colt. Here the farm buildings are all
warm and comfortable, being built into q
side hill. and everything about the place
denotes a thorough knowledge of the
stock business on the part of its owner.
Possibly by acccident-more probably
ION purpose"--the scribe reached the
residence of Mr.. g. j. Higbce us the fam
lily were sitting down to dinner. After "as
sisting" we went over to look at the sub
stantial new stone house which Mr.. II
was just completing, and into which h.
has since moved. Near by we saw th.
bridge that was being built across
Beaver by Contractor Southwick, wht
bears the reputation of being one of tn.
most careful workmen in the county. Ii
his winter quarters in snug stable dowr
in the timber we saw Mr.. Hlgbee's fin'
Pcrcheron stallion Brilliant, Jr, vel
known in these parts. The animal is il
good condition and starts into the winte
in fine shape.
| Near the Higbee place, in a beautiful
grove of timber, is the farm and residence
Of Mr.. Smith II. Cronk. Mrs. Higbce
father. In an opposite direction, clos
by, is the claim and dwelling of Mrs
Carmichael, and not far away is th
homestead and railroad section of he
scn-in'iaw, Mr.. A. L. Reynolds. On boil
his purchased section and his homestead
is large quantity of as good timber a
can be found along the creek.
The Beaver Creek country is paradis
for the man who wishes to raise botl
stock and crops. The high bluffs .,
both sides temper the storms and COLI
winds of winter There is level an,
fruitful valley between, and through
flows a pure and clear stream of waite
that never dries up. There are numbe
of claims through which tho creek runs
in the Exeter neighborhood, not ye
taken. Settlers--and especially thos
having children of school age-would b
welcomed to a home there by lnteiligen
and hospitable neighbors.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23
CSuntysSeat Wars.
st. Paul Pisncer Press,

In the contest for the change of the
county seat of Emmons county there
was tie vote and the removal Justly
failed. In Ward county more than two.
thirds of the votes cast we're favorable to
the removal of the county seat from Bur-
lington to Miuot Hutchinsonvills was
chosen as the seat of government of Ro-
lette. In Campbell the county seat was
removed from LaGrace to Mound City.
The latter town IS supposed to be owned
by the Chicago & Northwestern railroad,
and will be one of the chain of county
seats through which that railroad will
run from Gettysburg, the county seat Of
Potter county, to Bismarck. These
county seats are Bangor, of Walworth,
Mound City, of Campbell, and Williams
port, Of Emmons.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23

Many of our citizens who are now haul.
ing wheat to Bismarck will want to pur-
chase some household furniture. Should
this he the case, they can do no better
than to call on the firm of Webb Bros,
Main street. There are no more pleasant
gentlemen to deal with anywhere, and
their prices are as reasonable as can be
found at any furniture house in North
Dakota. They keep on hand at all times
q large stock of frst-class goods. Den't
fail to give them call.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23
CHRISTMAS GOODS.

The time is approaching when the peo.
pie OF Emmons County will want to visit
Bismarck for the purpose Of purchasing
Christmas goods. They can be procured
at the New York Art Store &c. II. Phelps
prsp'r, Third street,, Of the best quail
ity and at lowest prices. u
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23
George Jennings, the Bismarck rroc

oev1ge JeHHlHEs, VIC D1sHlarCK ErOcef,
whose store is on the corner of Main and
Fifth streets, is building up a splendid
reputation for fair dealing among the
people of the Missouri Slope. And one
reason therefor is that he keeps fresh
and pure stock at all times and his prices
are reasonable. The well-known firm of
hcCrory & Co., butchers and general
meat Dealers are in the same building.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23
Another Boy.

Born-On Sunday, Nov. 18, to Mr.. and
Mrs ". NJ. Baker, a nine. pound-boy,
of course Mother and child are getting
along well. Billy is foot taller. and
can't go through the door without stoop.
ing.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23

There is NO line Of goods sold IN which
the public is so little posted regarding
values as that of Drugs. For tins reason
the buyer should always deal where be
knows he will get the worth of his money.
And We have never heard citizen of
Emmons County complain Of his treat
ment by DUN d Co., Bismarck.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23

REPORTS come from all parts of North
Dakota that owing to the present high
price OF wheat, and the prospect that 1t
will remain at a good figure for several
years, there is a better demand for farm
landu
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23

The Democrats do not seem much "pu,
OUT over the defeat of President Cleve.
land and the loss of the lever house of
Congress. They know that it means
home rule for the northwestern terrific.
riea
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23
WHEAT WANTED.

The undersigned desires to give notice
that the Sterling Warehouse is now open
to receive wheat. Farmers will be fairly
dealt with and the highest market price
paid. w. n. HoDGKINsoN.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23

appointed HIM justice Of the peace to fill
the vacancy.
Board adjourned to meet Monday,
Jan. 7, 1880.
Attest: JAMES 3. GAYTON,
r. T. HERRIcK, Chairman.
County Clerk.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23

During the winter Mr.. e. T. Herrich
will receive monsy owing the REcoRD.
and receipt therefor.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23

The RECORD Is entered at the JVilliamspor
postodce as second class matter.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23

OVER in Logan county, in another leg
lslatlye district two votes were cast for
John M. Quinn for the council.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-11-23
Tha~Rartys~s.

The oyster supper and dance at the
Willlamsport scheolhouse last Friday
evening was well attended and thoroughly
enjoyed by every one present. There
were about fifty ladies and gentlemen
in attendance. Several came from dis
tance, among them being the Misses Cash
and Annie Petrie, Mr.. and Mrs. j. D.
Hubbard, and Mr.. Foster, Of Winchester
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hlgbee and young Mr.
Cronk, of Omio. About In,dnigh. the
party adjourned to the Emmons House,
where Miss Bertha Packer, Mr.. Fl. D.
Gennor and Mr.. Fred Cotton had pre-
pared the supper After doing full JUS
tice TO the eatables the dancers returned
to the scooolhouse, where until about 4 80
the musicians were kept at work.
Thanksgiving Social
at the schoolhouse. Thursday evening,
Nov. 49, under the auspices of the Will.
transport Sabbath-school. A short pro-
gram, consisting of musical and literary
exercises, will be presented, after which
supper. All are cordially Invited to be
present. The ladies nre requested to-
bring refreshments. CoantIgTEE.
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