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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09

The Bismarck Tribune is the daddy of
the boom business in this part of the
New Northwest. They even say that
one of its former editors used to sit in the
Office writing boom articles while the lean
editor inveigled the express agent out ito
sec man" in order that the Tribune
devil might sneak in and nip the patent
bowels. Yes; the Tribune has always
had weak spst for those who assist In
settling up the country. Then why did
that paper kick up row with Editor
Brtton, of Mclean county, who not only
Is something of boomer himself" but
Is likewise the father of Dakota born
twins? Until Editor Jewell and Editor
Quinn have twins they are not IN position
to read the riot act to the more practical
'immlgratienist," Editor Britton. What 8
all this row about coal, any way2 We
have better native coal down here in EN-
mons County than you people up there
over against the north pole. besides the
blessing of more southerlY latitude and
a semi-tropical climate that renders but d
minimum of fuel necessary Be more
Chrlstianlike and lamblike, brethren, or
your souls will some day reach a place
where the Ignite contains more sulphur
than that mined on the Missouri Slope.
We have spoken.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
New goods daily arriving at Eisenberg' S.
Look at the Map.

1t wouldn't be at all surprising to the
RECORD if the next year or two should
bring the Milwaukee s. st. Paul through
Williamsport, the Minneapolis s. Pacific
through Winchester, and the Black Hills
line of the A., B. & N. w. through Wi
mona. If any one has doubts as to EN-
mons being a great railroad county in the
future, lot him take map and note how
near our borders the great northwestern
railway systems really are. Let him also
remember that these great systems are
noted for their tireless energy. and that
they are constantly seeking new territory
First, within few miles of our county
line, toward the southeast Is the tempo
rary terminus of the Milwaukee road,
which for the past two years has been all
vertising Emmons County. This COM
pany year ago filed at the Bismarck
land office "a map of its permanent route
up to point in this county about twenty
miles southeast of Williamsport. And no
sensible person believes that the Mllwau-
keo built away up to the northwest just
to lay out new inland terminal town on
the prairie. "She's a-going somewhere, f"
and that right soon. Furthermore, within
hundred miles, are the Minneapolis &
Pacific, at Monango, due west of southern
Emmons, and pointing little north of
west; Northern Pacific branch, at Edge
ley, due west of central Emmons, and
at Aberdeen, and the Manitoba at Ellen
dale. The ironing of the A., B. g. N. w.
this year is foregone conclusion, and as
soon as one road from the southeast is
completed the rival systems cannot afford
to tarry far behind. Surely, the outlook
for good railroad facilities IN this county
could not be better.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCENIE Mt

In order to induce those of our SUBJ
scribers whe are in arrears to pay up
promptly, and as an inducement to new
subscribers, we make the following offer,
which takes the place of previous club
bing arrangements To every old sub
scriber who will pay up his indebtedness
and one year in advance we shall give one
years subscription to the North Dakota
Farmer, free. To each new or old subscriber
who will pay one years subscription In
advance we shall send the North Dakota
Farmer for one year, free. The North
Dakota Farmer is handsome twenty.
four-page monthly, published at James
town. and is undoubtedly the best agri.
cultural journal in the Northwest. The
subscription price is 81 per year. Settle
ments may be made with Mr. E. T. Her.
rick, at his Office, or by addressing the
RECORD.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
The Record In n Pawn,hop.


Brother billeywillsy has started a
pawn-shop. Recently we ordered our
ready prints sent by way of Steele but
by mistake package came around by
Bismarck. First we knew of it was
Wednesday evening" whsn we learned
that billeywilley had our bundle Gin
hook" for the enormous amount of IS
cents, express charges--saia Frank Frisby
told him to do it--which we don't believe.
AS there wasn't another stage till publ
cation day, our Livona friend probably
thought he had the RECORD squelched for
one week any way, or, at least, that it
must perforce appear on wrapping paper
de Conner. But. fortunately, with that
rare combination of giant intellect and
low cunnin' inherent in all country news
paper men, we had provided for, just
such contingency. So here comes the
paper as usual, and the universe will not
be thrown out of gear. Well, we sent
the money to take the RECORD bowels
out OF pawn, and, unless billeywilley
concludes that he needs them to paper
his shack, they will probably be here this
evening. While it will be seen that no
financial injury has resulted from the
RECORD going inte pawn, it must be ad-
mitted that the strain en- cur dignity was
intense and the actual damage thereto
irreparable.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
New ginghams just received at Eisen
berg's.
WOllenhaunl.s Hans.

About once every fortnight this winter
Farmer Wellenhaupt has come into town
with peck Of eggs. The only thing
strange about this is that his hens and
those of few others should keep faith
fully at work right through the cold
weather, while the great majority of bid
dies have been on prolonged strike. So
the other day we asked him why his hens
do so well. He SAID it was because they
are always warm. His hen. house is un-
der the same roof as his comfortable sod
stable, being partitioned off with strips
OF boards, only close enough together to
confine the fowls. There is no outside
entrance, and light is supplied through
window in the roof The heat thrown
of by the four-footsd animals keeps the
chickens warm all the time. The fowls
can be allowed to run in the stable awhile
each day, but the nuisance of stable
reosting chickens is prevented. Wollen-
haupt thinks this way of having the
hen. house and stable under one roof is
much better than having separate build
ing for the chicks, for in this climate it
Is impossible to make such building
warm enough to keep the hens laying
right along. Wollenhaupt's hens have
all been laying right through the coldest
weather in fact they have not yet found
out that it ls winter. The chief points in
favor of this way of warming hennery
are that the heat costs nothing and is reg
ular. Everybody wants eggs in winter,
and it looks as though this plan ought to
bring them every timo.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
COUNTY NEWS ITEMS.
South Prairie.

Correspondence the RECORD:
Marriages. none deaths, none =; births,
only one--at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. E. Petrie, Sunday, Feb. 10, a
homesteader. Wallace feels as big as
any of them now. Mother and child are
getting along nicely, and we hope the
father may recover. Charlie Barr
came back from tho river couple of
weeks ago. He intends to start for
Washington Territory as soon as spring
opens. ...Quito number of people in
these parts are laid up with bad colds...
The weather for some time, up to q week
ago, was SO favorable that stock could
rustic their living on the prairie. and for
a while our ranchers did not have to feed
hay...... Mr.. Studer purchased five tons
Of hay from Mr.. Bumstead, recently, for
$2 so per ton. His range was burned off
last fall, and he has bsen compelled to
feed hay right along. Mr.. 8. says his
stock never looked better since he came
to Dakota. IA pleasant card. party
was held at Capt. Honstain's the other
evening, the occasion being A. J.'s birth
day but who captured the gunwads
am unable to state. Draw poker is
all the "go' on the prairie nowadays.
Come up. you Winchester chaps, and
tackle the Prairie champions, if you want
the conceit taken out of you. Don't stay
at home and crow. 80. NJ chael Mahaney
was quite i'll recently. HIS sickness was
caused by bad cold and too much fish
ing. ~. Mr.. Cantwell, our jeweler, mas
received his stock, and says our young
people will save money by ordering their
wedding rings from him. .... VIM Pagel
is unhappy; he has fed his hens with
gum, drops, canary seed and other high
toned food, but. no eggs yet...... MIR. Ma.
haney has received q letter from his
brother, who lives In Rechester, MINI.
he writes that az soon as spring opens he
will start for Emmons County with his
family and his stock. We have plenty of
room here. Bring along your friends.
! nish both school-houses with 16.inch dry
oak wood, delivered, for $3.50 per cord
Your correspondent learned recently
from trustworthy source that the Min
neapolis g. Pacific Railroad has let the
| contract from Monango to the head of
| Horsehead Valley, but that they have not
yet decided which way they will 20 from
| there whether down Hersehead or down
| Beaver Creek. They have already Grade
eighteen miles northwest of Ellcndale.
Monango is>ths last station on the road,
at the foothills. Now is the time to in.
vest in Winchester town lots. .... Mrs.
Potter arrived recently from Hllsboro on
q visit to her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Parker. ....Doley Hubbard can be seen
these days gliding along the streets with
his horse and cutter. IS. D. Cummins is
| expected back any day. Blythe WAY.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09

Goodwin has been carrying the Buchanan
mail on skis, or Norwegian snow
shoes. Later-A slight thaw Wednesday
put the trails in good condition. The
Steele mail-carrier again reached Will
Transport, Wednesday forenoon. and i'm
madiately started on his return trip.
There has been much discussion of the
gopher problem by Dakota farmers and
newspapers this winter, and the general
oplnion appears TO be that Systematic
poisoning rs soon as the snow disappears
Is the best plan. The following method
Of preparing the poison is said to be one
of the best: Soak wheat in water poisoned
with stryehnins. After the wheat has
soaked up all the water and bee ome soft
carefully stir through the mass a guam
tity OF bacon grease. The grease should
not be tainted. Correspondents of the
farm papers state that where corn planted
on old ground IL narrowed aud rolled Tor
narrowed and net rolled) the gophcrs are
unable to ind the grains and will not
trouble the field.
A petition is being circulated at Will
transport. and is being generally signed,
asking for the removal of William Will
ley, the incompetent postmaster at Lii
vona. A petition will also be sent from
Llvona to the same effect. All the Will
iamsport Danbury and Buchanan mail
and good part of that for and from
Armstrong and Livona passes through the
hands of the eccentric Billy. There has
been continuous complaint of delay in the
transmission of pail every since Wiley
began clawing over letters and newspa-
pers at Livona. Decipherlng manuscript
is not his forte, and, as the names of three
Of the principal settlements IN the county
begin with the same capital, he has not
generally been able to "make out" fur
ther than the big "W." Important let
ters would be sent out by Wllllamsport
citizens in the morning. Sometimes they
would be promptly returned by Wiley in
the evening. If letter was intended for
Jerusalem, Wiley was sure to forward it
to Jericho, and the amusing assurance
with which he has blundered has been
something wonderful to behold. But the
petitions will he promptly forwarded, and
it is hoped that in the near future the
| people of Livona and Of this part of the
county will be enabled to send and re.
ccive letters with that promptness which
is necessary.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
Notice of Settlement.

TERRITORY OF DAKOTA
COUNTY OF EMMONS,
TN THE MATTER OF THE ADMINISTRA-
ltion of the goods, chsttels and credits of Jo-
seph Fish, late of Winchester. Emmons County,
deceased Upon reading and filing petition OF
George w. Lynn, administrator of said estate,
praying for the settlement of the estate of the
said Joseph Fish, deceased, notice is hereby
given to all persons interested in the estate OF
said deceased to appear before me at my office,
at Williamsport, III said county, on WEDNES-
DAY, the s1st day of March, 1888, then and there
to attend the settlement Of the accounts of the
administrator of the estate of said deceased. In
witness Whereof hereunto set my hand and Of
icial seal, at my office, in Wiliamsport, this 9th
day of March, 1883.
[L.S.] R.H. THIsTLETHWAITE,
Judge of Probate,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09

THE Boston Record is disposed to be
fair, and candidlY says According to
all accounts, we have had about as much
of "a blizzard here in New England this
week as they had out in Dakota, and the
reason why so much suffering has not
ensued is simply because people live
nearer together here and have better fa-
cilities for protecting themselves from
the cold than they yet have out on the
prairles of Dakota"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
NOTICE of Ftna1 PROOF.

r AND OFFICE AT BISMARCK, D. r, FEB.
LIS, 1SSS.-Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has fled notice OF
his intention to make final proof in support OF
his claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the judge, or in his absence before the
clerk of the district court at Williamsport D.
r., on April s.. 1883, viz:
q JAMES L. KENNEDY,
For the southwest quarter of section 16, town
ship 1876 north, range "a west. He names the
following witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation of said land, viz: E.
F. Savage, p. @. Foley, j. A. Robinson. John
.Danieis-postoffice address Of all, Roop, D. T..
i55 JOHN A. REA Register.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
81 PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE.

posts prepared to use on his place this
spring It would not bo long at this rate
before the country will have plenty of
fencas, and settlers can make their way
home at night or in storm as we'll as in
older settled countries. =. Mr.. Perry Gil
man has fine set of house logs, and will
build house on his tree claim this SUN.
mer....It is reported that Messrs. Dean,
Mckay. Brown, Morrison, Seuthwick,
Fuller and Bumstead have about 100 tons
of hay for sale, which does not look as
though there were any poor, starving
cattle In this nsighberhood. OCCASIONAL.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09

VERY frequently some one is heard be-
moaning the low price of wheat and beef,
speaking of common prospect for the
two articles. 1t IS generally admitted
that nothing but war or largely reduced
acreage will for many years greatly en-.
hance the market value of wheat. But
as to beef the outlook is different. For
some time previous to year ago the big
cattle companies seemed destined to have
everything their own way. They could
raise cattle on the public lands at much
less cost than could the farmer who needs
must furnish summer pasturage and win
ter feed. But limit to the cattle kings
prosperity was reached. Their ranges
Became overstocked, and the opening Of
the spring Of '87 found thousands of cat
tie dead on the prairie. Settlements and
small ranches have also been crowding
the cattle companies, and those who have
given the question careful attention state
that the cattle of the big ranges will soon
pass into the hands of small ranchmen
who, to profit, must adopt the civilized
system of providing shelter and furnish
ing winter feed. Many Of the cattle sym
dicates are practically bankrupt, and loss
than a month age one of the largest went
into receivers hands. The astonishingly
low price of beef cattle last fall was due
In large measure to the great markets
being glutted with stock rushed in from
the drought-stricken states by farmers
who had ne feed to carry their animals
through the winter. Whatever may be
the outcome, it IS certain that the best
authorities among those whose views we
have read do not place beef In the cate
CORY with wheat,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
Notice Of Final Proof.

r AND OFFICE AT BISMARCK, D. T., FEB.
IL 2, 1SSS.-Notice is hereby given that the
intention TO make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the Clerk of the District Court at Williamsport,
Dak., on March II, 1888, viz:
ROCHUS VETSCH,
For the east half of the northwest quarter and
the north half of the southwest quarter, sec. II,
tp. l3O, range IA. He names the following wit
nesses TO prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz: Wilhelm Hiet.
Jacob Bohlander, Michael Sanger, Ludwig Erck
-postofice address ofal, Exeter, Oak.
JOHN A. REA, Register.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
NOTICE of Einal Proof.

r AND OFFICE at Bismarck, Dak., Feb. Is,
lLlSs8.-Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice of his in
tention to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the judge of the district court or In his absence,
before the clerk of said court, ut Williamsport,
OAK, ON April z, 1888, viz:
ROBERT MCKAY,
For the southwest quarter of section so, town
ship 1872 north, range ~ west. He names the
following Witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation of said land, viz:
Rufus J. Dean, Willis NJ. Dean, w. F, Koran,
Michael Mahaney-all Of Winchester, Oak.
5's JOHN A. REA, Register.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09

The appointment of John E. Garland,
of Bismarck, to succeed Judge Palmer,
gives general tisfaction-tempercd in
the Sixth District. however, by dlsap-
pointment over the incerrectncss of tho
report that he was to thrust his feet into
Judge Francis official bregans.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
That blizzard.

Ex.: 1t was probably the severest
storm experienced in Dakota since 1t was
first settled, and its bewilderlng effect
upon persons who were out on the open
prairies, without plain roads or. land
marks, can scarcely be appreciated. Men
traverse, such districts for ten, twenty,
fifty and hundred miles in the depth Of
winter, in disregard OF the signs Of an
approaching storm, or start out foolishly
from sheltering roofs into. the depth Of
the storm without any urgent cause. The
wonder is that 80 few, rather than so
many, suffered the consequences.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
Coal! Coal! Coal!
90 per ton, at the Brindle Mine.
Increase of Live stock.

Increase Of Live stock.
We take from Commissioner McClure' s
book, "Resoursces of Dakota" tho fol-
lowing table showing the. increase of
grain and live stock IN tho territory since
1860. Tho grain is given in bushels and
the livestock valuation in dollars
1860 1870 1880 1885 1887
Wheat a45 17o,ss2 2,sso2s9 IS, ,1ee41s ,5a3, ,49s
Corn..2oSe9 1873. l4O 2,OOose4 7,s0o59s M,511 ,72e
oats 2b4o 114,a27 2.217,1s2 a. 97Oo9S 4o,2e7, ,47e
B'rley Ais 277,424 2,17O05o e,4OO.5ss
Rye. 700 0 24.359 l96,75o 8le,58e
Live
Stock sol16 779,ss2 e4es,z74 4o5zsss7 4s, 1876 2es
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
Notice Of Contest Der Culture.

TT s. LAND OFFICE, BISMARCK, D. T.,
" February 8, Ss6.-Conp!aint having been
entfrsd ss this % y
with law rs to timberculture entry No. 1854,
dated July 8, 1885, upon the southeast quarter Of
section 81 township lso g north, range Is vest, in
collation. Of said entry CONTESTANT alleging that
said John Marion has failed to break, or cause to
be broken, ten acres of land. as required By law)
at the office OF Henry Van Beck, Notary Public,
on section 4, township 129 north, range 76 west,
on the Sd day Of April, 1888, at 10 o'clock a. ln
said alleged failure Hearing at this Office April
10, 1888, at 10 a. m. ]. a. REA, Register.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
Lacas and embroideries at Elsenberg's s

There is one grocery house in Bismarck
that IS building up splendid reputation
for keeping large stock of pure goods,
and selling them at live-and-let-liv
prices. Therefore, Emmons County peo-
pie will consult their own interests by
dealing with George Jennings, corner Of
Main and Fifth streets. McCrory s. Co.,
the we'll known butchers and meat deal
ers, are III the same building.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
Carpets, ollcloths, rugs, at Eisenberg'e g

The firm of Dunn & 90. have been in
the drug business in Bismarck for many
years, and during that time they have es-
tablished frst-class reputation for deal
ing squarely by every one. Most people
in this county know Dr.. Dunn personally,
and therefore it is not strange that our
citizens generally deal at his store.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
See Eisenberg's stock of dry goods.
N NOtiCe.

WINCHESTER, D. T., Feb. Is, 1888.
'. The undersigned will receive applica-
tions from teachers to teach the summer
term at Schoolhouscs Nos. l and 2, VIM
chester Township, to commence Monday,
March 5, or as soon thereafter rs practic-
able, and continue for eight months, with
short vacation. M. NJ. WILSON,
Director Dist. No. /, Winchester Tp.
Rufus j. DEAN,
Director Dist. No. 2, Winchester Tp.
By W. f. HoRAN, Township Clerk.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
Bargains in dry goods at Eisenberg 8.

r. L. Durant s Co., wholesale and re-
tail booksellers and stationers, wall paper
and music dealers, Bismarck. Dak., solicit
mail orders.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
Outside of The aa1t.

st. Paul Globe: In view of the recent
terrible cyclone in Illinois, it is well to
remember that. after investigation, the
United States Signal Service declares Da.
kota to be outside of the cyclone belt.
Billiards can be guarded against, but
cyclones don't give much chance.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
XYhich1

Gallant Little Phir' Sheridan says he
thinks he was born at Albany, New York,
while his mother says that he was born
at Somerset, Ohio. Which is right2 -. =.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
wANTED-sToCK no HERD.

hereby give notice that will take
cattle and horses to herd the coming sea-
son; large fenced pasture for nights rum
ming water; 4.shorthorn bull; horses, So
cattle, e1.5O. G. NJ. MANDIao.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
ron SALE.

We have a quantity of seed wheat and
oats for sale at market price.
SHIDE & LILLY,
Three miles west of Williamspert.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09

In case of admission it is believed that
Major Edwards of the Fargo Argus
stands good show of being called upon
to fill Dakota's two senatorial seats.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09

You will save money to buy dry goods
at Eisenberg's.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09

New spring goods at Dan Eisenberg's s.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-03-09
Emmons G CountyRecord
WILLIAMSPORT, DAKOTA.
D. R. STREETER Editor and Publisher

The RECORD Is entered at the Williamspor.
posto6ice as second class matter.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1888-06-08
A Tribute.

We present 10 our readers This week the
following poem written by c. G.. Duff and
read at the Memorial Day exercises last
waek