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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

According to announcement previously
made, the Rev. Mr. Gary preached at our
schoolhouse last Sunday. There was a
good attendance. Some from Williams.
port and some from Winchester were
present. There was good impression
made, and, in answer to the expressed de-
sire OF the people, Mr. Gary expects to
preach here every two weeks. He will
preach next on Sunday afternoon, May
co. at 3 o'clock .... According to pub
llshcd notice, the ladies met on Saturday
afternoon, April %, and organized a
society. The following officers were
elected: President, Mrs. John F. Cell !;
vice president, Mrs. George Chapman !;
treasurer, Mrs. N. j. Shields secretary,
Miss Maud Shields. Mrs. L. Chapman
and Mis-. D. L. Chapman were appointed
u committee on fancy work, and Mrs. r.
A. Procunier committee to solicit mem-
bers. The next meeting will be held next
Saturday afternoon, at 2 o'clock, at the
school-house. Meetings to be held every
two weeks, at the school-house. ARGUS.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
The Camp.McctinK

VISCuEsTEH, MAY ).
To the Editor of the RECORD.
The NJ. E. Church having decided to
hold their annual camp.mceting in a
grove near this place, the following COM
mittce has been chosen to arrange the
several matters connected Herewith:
Wmchcster-Joh Parker, B. F. Burge,
S. d. Cummins, Robert Maxwell, Perry
Gilman, ]. M. Stouder, r. J. Dean, Rich
ard Herholz, j.. S. Hubbard, w. G. Ken.
nedy, G. w. Lynn.
Williamsport--D. r. Strceter, j. Keim.
Glencoc--C. A. Gregory.
Gayton--Wm. V. Wade, J. Small.
Danhury--Henry Chapman, Henry Ber-
gcy.
Winona--C. A. Hickle, S. S. Emmy.
Exeter--W E. Clark, II. l. F. Shcro
wood.
The date named is June 10. Tho COM
nittcc expect large attendance, and
will arrange to take care of all who come.
Further information will be given in the
near future. The meeting will be held in
the grove of Mr. John Parker.
G.. II. BUMsTEAD, Sec'y.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
Railroad News.

ELLENDALE April 26.-Materlal is ar
riying daily at the present terminus Of
the Minneapolis & Pacific, in this county,
to be used on the Bismarck extension
formerly known as the A., B. & N. W.
which will be completed at once. The
surveyors went forward nearly week
ago.
Leela Northwest Chief Engineer
Richards and Marion Conklin, right of.
way agent. came cut Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Richards is now engaged in laying
out q townslte about eight miles east of
this place, ator near where the survey
leaves the main line and runs northeast
to Cakes. Mr.. Richards says that this
season will see the completion Of the
road in time to move the crop.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

FROM the persistent cackling of the
Democratic territorial politicians one
would suppose that the salvation or dam
nation of Dakota is involved In the Day
Church fight. Carpet-bag politicians
renegade Republicans, and office holding
'clvil-service reformers" roam the high
ways and byways of the territory, and
from their mouthings it would appear
that Dakota is great Democratic strong
hold. In the meantime the Republican
hosts patiently await the full privileges of
citizenship. Then they will arise in their
might and, in a political sense, strew the
prairie with Democratic bones.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
A Good immigration Number.

The May number of the Northwestern
Farmer and Breeder, of Fargo, is one of
the best issues of this excellent agricult.
ural journal President Loucks reviews
the work of the Farmers Alliance from
Its inception. Prof E. De Bell, of the
horticultural society, and Prof. Keffer, of
Brookings college, both write on the sub
Ject OF fruit-growing. D. l.. Wellman
gives some points on growing wheat
while several correspondents give their
experience. IN stockralsing, etc. This
edition is increased to thirty.two pages,
and IS illustrated with numerous cuts of
public buildings in Dakota, farm scenes
and private dwellings. The Northwestern
Farmer is rapidly taking leading place
among the newspapers of the territory,
and merits the support of every reading
and thinking farmer.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
Bleak and Bitter New England.

jamestown Alert A bleak and bitter
spring is this for New England. The
early daisy, which usually appears there
before tho swallow darcs, this year has
lost its accustomed nerve and gives over
the race TO its feathered friend. A Hart
ford Conn., paper says that the fisher
man need not get hook caught in his
finger in unnecessary haste to capture the
first big, sly trout. May generlly lets
the angler go; but it will be along toward
the middle of the month before the thick
ice moves out of the lakes. A road lead
ing ever hill near Hartford was last
week just broken through. 1t was the
first opening of that road since the bliz-
zard of the 18th and 18th of March. 1t
was found necessary to shovel through
six and eight feet Of snow to open this
road on the 18th of April. Within
eighteen miles of Hartford masses of
snow eight to ten feet deep still obstruct
the highways, over which no track has
passed for several months. Since the
landing of the pilgrims and the wild war,
whoop OF the Sycamore the like of this
weather has never been seen or heard Of
All the inhabitants have got out their dia-
riss and are kept busy posting up in that
literary fireside companion the dreful
experiences of the past and present as re-
CARDS weather. Correspondence in the
local papers contains anecdotes and Incl
dents OF arctic adventure that surpass the
most thrilling narratives of schwatka or
Greeley.
Dakota presents favored and striking
contrast to all this Here the crecus has
spread purple carpet over the pralries,
the school-boys are playing at ball, the
farmer is sowing his grain, and the green
grass grows all around. The good Da-
kotan is humbly thankful for these
blessings thus vouched him, and repines
not at his own lot when he sees the ex-
| trcmitles Of others,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
COUNTY NEWS ITEMS.
Gayton.
Offhe REfSpD

Correspondence of the RECORD.
William Gardner will start for the west
in few days. He has dehorned his herd
of cattle, in order to prevent them injur-
ing each other while ferrylng and while
handling on the trip. Glare and Geo.
East have dehorned their herd, and the
cattle are dong we'll. ...Cemmissloner
James B. Gayton has been in Bismarck
on business trip...... Our school began
a week age, with Mrs. Lester as teacher.
..... Mrs. Parks and Mrs. Wade are at
Winona, on visit to Mrs. McCrory.
l have noticed several good stations that
have been brought into Emmons County
this spring, and we are bound to have
some good stock in a few years. Ten
years ago there was not stock horse in
the county, and to-day there are no less
than ten or fifteen first-class horses here.
OCCASIONAL
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

The Republicans Of Kiddcr County,
who have in the past allowed themselves
to be led around by the nose in the inter.
est of two OF three Democratic politicians,
have at last organized, and propose here.
after to put only Republicans on guard.
They have formed political club, and
will see to 1t hereafter that the majority
rules in Kidder.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
SHORTHORNS,

PRINCE BUCKINGHAM-Red bull; sired by
wood (32, ,44), by the Atm Duke Of Geneva (7osl).
list dam, Amy Buckingham I'd, by 9th Duke
of Vinewood (S2,444); I'd dam, Amy Buck
imp. Airy Buckingham, by Master Of Arts CO.
S67), etc.
SALES DUKE 6TH--Roan bull sired by 18th
Duke of Kirklevington CSC, 1859, by Duke Of OK
ford 46th 5s0 BY 4,h Duke Of Clarence C6, 1855
1st dam, I'd Lady Sale of Elmhurst, by Duke
of Elmhurst 22,735); I'd dam. Messengers Lady
Lady Sale OF Putney Sd, by Rosy Duke (6,142),
etc., tracing to imported Lady Sale I'd, by Earl
of Chatham (1O,176).
Both of these young bulls are recorded in Vol.
3s of American Shorthorn Herd Book.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
.TROTTING STALLION,

TEUSHA GRONDIE (5,OOl)-Chestnut stal.
lion, foaled in 1856 sired by Spartacus q ,923)
by Almont (33),' BY Alexis Abdallah (15), by
nan,bletonian (lO; Dam by Belmont (64), by
Alexis Abdallah Q5), by Hambletonian (lOG I'd
dam by Mambrino Chief (11)
Private stallion for 1885.
The Thornhill Farm is about eleven miles
south Of Steele, OH the road to Wiliamsport.
EDWARD THORNTiILL,
Managing Owner
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
Notice OF Final Proof.

T AND OFFICE at Bismarck, Dak., May g.
Is hereby given that the fol.
lowing named settler has filed notice of his in
tcntion to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made before
the clerk Of the district court at Wilianlspert,
Dak., on June 16, 1888, viz:
HENDRICK VAN SOEST,
For tho southwest quarter OF section 3, town
ship 1870 north, range rs west He names the
witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
aence upon and cultivation Of said land, viz:
Hendrick Hofman-allo Of Westdeld, Dak.
~ JOHN AREA, Register.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

I AT last there seems to be general
effort among the farmers of Dakota to
'overwhelm the gopher. Experience has
demonstrated that they can be easily and
cheaply destroyed by poison, A dollar
invested in strychnine by farmer will
save HIM many dollars worth of grain.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

THE first reports from the Watertewn
(Democratic) convention were favorable
to Day. But that was a mistake. Church
had a majority of the delegates. Two
conventions were held and two sets Of
delegates will go to St. Louis. Both con-
ventions indorsed Cleveland.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
An Inalienable Privilege.

jamestown Alert At large southern
immigration meeting held in South Caro-.
lima the statement was made that the eli.
mate of the south will allow every labor
ing man to work 300 out of the 365 days
OF the year. This is true. The climate
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
Room, for More.

N. W. Farmer: There's room enough
in Dakota for few million more good,
honest Woodworking tillers of the soil,
and a cordial hand of welcome is cut.
stretched 10 greet the newcomer who &C.
cepts the invitation to share in our, pros,
pRrltY. -. I..EEf@Es
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

WHEN the Churches. and Days, and
Ordwayjohnsons, and Eoyntens and
Wards think of Sparks and of their 6OO,-
600 disfranchlsed and dependent fellow
citizens, don't they sometimes feel
ashamed of themselves?
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
Coal! Coal! Coal!
SO per ton, at the Brindle Mine.
South Prairie school

WINCHRsTER, May =.
To the Editor of the RECORD:
The following is q report of the stand
ing in the monthly examination of the
pupils of Sub-district No. 2, Winchester
Township (South Prairic), for the month
of ADril
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

EVEN in its paImiest days of power
the Republican partywa never SO thor
oughly organized for an aggressive presi
dental campaign as at present.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
FOR SALE.

Two shares in a johnson & Field Ira
cine) fanning- mill, $3 share or will ex-
change each share for an acre of break
ing. Apply at this Office.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
Winchester.

correspondence VI IuC NECOhU.
Messrs. Cook. Warrington, Kennedy
and John Parker have just returned from
Eureka. go. Mr.. A. j. Honstain has gone
10 Bismarck, where he will meet his sis.
ter, Miss Emma. 80. Justice Southwick
has taken situation with Indian Agent
Mclaughlin, at Fort Yates for the sum-
mer. Among those who are doing con-
siderable breaking this season l notice
Joseph Fuller, Robert Maxwell, w. G.
Kennedy, W. F. Horan, Herman Gram,
Albert Herhelz, Marion Burge, and David
Tough. ..... Mr.. James Barbour has a
genuine corn cultivator fer his use this
season. This Is as it should be, for it
will not be long before corn IS staple
crop here. Judging from the sad ex-
perlence Of farmers in crossing Beaver
Greek this spring, it will be the verdict of
all informed persons that suitable
bridge should be built over that stream at
the range line of 76-T, as we'll as at or
near Omio and Exeter. The creek at
these points is nearly as impossible as
nearer its mouth, yet, being narrower,
bridges could be built at comparatively
little expense. Those whose business re-.
quires frequent trips between north and
south Emmons should bear this in mind
and petition the proper authorities. -. Mr..
B. Swartz has located on 17-132-76. This
is the first settler in this vicinity on So
called Northern Pacific indemnity land.
...... Mr.. Leon Stouder has returned to
his brothers Sand Creek ranch. AT
least 100 acres of trees will be planted in
this immediate vicinity this season.
ACCIDENTAL.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

.sr Two Boys-Beth Democrats. ss-
Well, don't 1t beat all creation--the
great proportion of boys born in Emmons
County. But when two young Demo,
Gratis are reported within twenty four
hours, 1t looks as though there is a
dark and deep conspiracy to wipe out the
county's big Republican majority. But
to the announcement
Born-On Thursday, May 8, 1883, 10
Mr.. and Mrs. W. M. Derr, son. Mother
and child getting along nicely.
Bern-On Friday, May 4, 1888, to
County Treasurer S. E. Brindle and wife,
a son. Mother and child doing we'll.
The RECORD extends its hearty con.
gratulations to the parents.
Fargo Republican: If published re-
ports are to be believed, the United States
are threatened with short wheat crop
this year. According to information re.
celved by prominent grain men in Chi.
cago, and the estimates of trade journals,
the outlook for winter wheat east of the
Rocky Mountains is worse than it has
been at any time in the past twenty
years. From the Mississippi to the Allie
ghanies and north OF Tennessee the aver.
age promises to be very little more than
half a crop, and IN many places not
enough will be raised to seed the same
area for next year. 1t Is this state oil
affairs, rather than any fears for the peace
of Europe in the event of the death OF
the German emperor, that caused the re.
cent sharp advance in prices and II il
this. independent of any prospect of for
eign war, that makes it appear probable
that good prices will prevail next fall
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

SINCE the great eastern storm has any
one seen the words Dakota blizzard" IN
New York or New England newspaper
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

THE-cause of the present dry spell has
been discovered. Some one has stolen
the Mandan Pioneer rain guage.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

your mental feelings. and what did you
say to yourself? Were your remarks
extended or brief, and did you end your
sentences with a rising or falling inflec
tien? We ask these questions to learn
whether we pursued the usual course
when our hat blew off at Buchanan's hill
the other day.
The writer recently paid a visit to An.
telepe Park Farm, the residence of Mr..
S. B. Lawrence, south of Bismarck. s.
B. has hosts of friends in Emmons
County, but it is doubtful if many know
that he has horse that takes naturally to
ways that are dark and tricks that are
vain. The animal is two-year-old
Percheren- grade colt, and is a great pet;
but he has a peculiar knack of opening
gates and doors. No ordinary latch will
stop him, and he will open any door that
can possibly be opened without the use
of hands. He is thoroughly sociable and
unseldsh, too. The eatbin, of course, is
the locality he most carefully watches
Ono day he unlatched the door to the
granary and made the way clear; then he
opened the stable door by using his
teeth and rubbing with his nose he re.
moved the halters from every animal of
| his kind on the place. led them to the oat-
bin and showed them the feast. This is
only one among Il score Of his tricks.
Some circus ought to have that horse, for
truly he has "a long head"
Minutes of Republican Convention.
In pursuance of the call of the Repub-
lican County Committee, convention to
choose delegates to the Jamestown con-
vention was held at Williamspert on Sat-
urday, May 5, 1888, at 8 o'clock p. nj.
D. r. Streeter was elected permanent
chairman and John +. Cell permanent
secretary.
On melton it was resolved that the
chair appoint committee of three on
credentials. Whereupon the chair ap.
pointed said COMMITTEES as follows E. r.
Herrick, John McCrory and VIM. V.
Wade.
On motion recess of five minutes was
taken to enable the committee on creden.
tials to prepare their report.
| Upon reassembling of the convention
the committee on credentials reported the
following delegates:
| Winona--Johu McCrory, with proxies
of j. G. Pitts, r. W. Child, Ed Wescott
and Charles Lock.
Glanavon--G. Knowles, Winfield Yer.
million, A. j. Lapham, William 8. Buck
ley and Stephen Silk. Proxies to John
MeCrory.
Gayten-Wm. V. Wade, with proxies
of J. B. Gayton, Thomas Parks, Eli Rob-
lnson and 0. H. Hammond. ~'r- r'--,,-,~--
Cherry Grove-George T. Hof and C.
]. Allen, with proxies of II. w. Allen,
Slebsrt Hagan and Olaf Larson.
Willlamsport-J. II. Worst, John F..
Gel, E. T. Herrick, D. r. Streeter and
H. D. Connor.
E. T. Herrick and H. A. Armstrong
were elected delegates to represent En-
mons County in the Territorial Republl-
can Convention to be held at jamestown
on May 16, 1888, to select delegates to the
Chicago Convention.
The following resolution was unani-
mously adopted
Resolved, That our delegates to the
jamestown Convention use their votes
and influence for the selection of dele
gates to Chicago who are not unfriendly
10 the nomination of James G. Blaine.
Adjourned.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

REPORTS from "the states" show that
the spring is very backward there.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
TH0RNH||LL |. FARM!
SEASON oF1aaa.
PERcHERON.

nANDY-Gray Stallion, foaled in 1851 sired
by Harry Livingstone (928), imported by Nj. w.
Dunham. Dam, a,heayy grade mare.
Dandy was selected by us for the purpose Of
breeding horses especially adapted to the gene
raj purposes Of a Dakota farmcr. He has plenty
of bone aud substance: weighs 1900 pounds IS
very prompt and active; plenty of style and a
good roadster.
. r,..rn,s- SIN tni ina,,ro
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

Tommy Jones was not present Mt the exami-
nation. Those who neither absent nor
tardy-Joe Mahaney, George Mckay, Johnny
Mahnney.
LILLE KEIM, Teacher.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
South Prairie.

correspondence OF the RECORD.
The weather has been favorable for
work the past month. The rain Of last
Tuesday will start the grain and grass.
Mr.. Herhelz lost a COW and calf recently,
Mr.. Mahaney has lost two calves out of
thirty and A. j. Honstaln lost fine colt.
These are the only losses l have heard of
since last fall, and stock is looking fine.
80. w. F. Horan and S. D. Cummlns can
frequently be seen out riding with their
fiery steed and buggy. Sam has fired the
steers; he says they are not fast enough
for him since he has been home. .... VIM.
Pagel stopped with Wallace Petrie for
some time while blowing on Mr.. Bum
stead's tree claim. :. Robert Mckay and
family have departed en- visit to Can
ada. He expects to be back this fall. 80.
Messrs. Bumstead, Fuller and Mckay
made flying trip to the capital recently,
leaving at 6 o'clock in the evening and
returning IN time for dinner next day..
The people in this vicinity are. just finish
ing seeding. Willis Dean say IS leap.
year has not taken effect on him yet......
Capt Honstaln expects to start back to
Hillsbore in few days, to be absent
during the summer. George Cook says
the wild geese in Emmons County are too
smart for him. Mr. John Parker has
gone to Eureka with Mr.. Mckay Nv.
f. Horan recently made trip to Dan.
bury. Mr.. g. ]. Higbee is once
more among his friends and neighbors on
the Beaver. Mr.. Warrington has
just returned from Eureka. u. Mr. Can't
we'll s0wed ten acres of oats by hand IN
three hours, for VIM. Pagel, the other
day. When neighbor wants grain put
in as it should be he can't we'll get along
without Mr.. G. BY.THE-WAY
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

THE RECORD is entered at the IVit,ian,sport
post0flce as second class matter.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
FARMERS, TAKE NOTICE.

The tirst-class Percheron stallion Dandy
will be in Williamsport on Tuesday and
on Wednesday forenoon Of each week
during the season. The mare. owners of
this and contiguous nei ghborhoods should
remember the dates. Dandy's pedigree
will be found in the advertisement of
"Thornhill Farm" second column, this
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

during the season. The mare. owners of
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11
remember the dates. Dandy's pedigree

this and contiguous neig ighborhoods should
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1888-05-11

The tirst-class Percheron stallion Dand,