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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
50 PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE.

Maudan In that village paper is pub
lished, known as the Pioneer. 1t is
good paper, and lsably edited. AS Is fire.
qucntly the case in Dakota, the said pa
per is away ahead of the town. But the
editor is hypcrcritical. Instead of tram
ing his intellectual columblads on such
subjects as The Better Way to Destroy
Grass and Tumbleweeds in the Streets
the editor frequently lets fly at the rural
press shaft from his quivcr of whitening
sarcasm. His last arrow was aimed ut
the Olivct Rural Voice, because the Voice
like most country journals-uses we
in its local columns.
#x*
Now, Mr.. Pioneer WE must take issue
with you respecting the aforesaid use of
I'VE" We claim that there is more rea.
son for the use of this pronoun by the
country weekly in its local matter than
there is for its use by the city daily in
its editorial. To avoid absurdity the
country scribe must of necessity use it.
lie might say "a Bugle reporter" and
thus convey the idea Of city editor and
| II wpcrtorial staff but that would cause
| his subscriber or subscribers to smile, for
| they know that "a reporter is the youth
| full or aged chap with haysecd in his hair
who sets type, makes hay, works the
press, husks corn, folds papers. digs pota.
toes, and is known to the public as the
paper itself. If he used the term "a Bu-
gle reporter" his subscribers would g1y
him.
lie might put it in type-we won't say
write" for no country editor finds time
10 first put his thoughts on paper--as "the
editor" "thc writer" 'the Bugle man."
or "a Bugc representative; )" but in our
Judgment these terms are no improvement
upon eve" aud when considered from
the standpoint of utility they are away
behind. Sometimes the country publish,
ers body-typc fonts are limited, and the
use of two instead of dozen letters
IN several places IN each issue saves time,
space and material. Furthermore, "w''
and "e' are right at hand in the lower
case, while to procure the characters for
"a BUGLE reporter the tired editor
oomposltor must slosh around in his up
per case among his not always plentiful
caps and small caps. The use of "we'
also comes from II worthy motive, for, ac-
cording to Webster, "'we' is often used
by individuals, as authors, editors, and
the like, in speaking of themselves, IN Or
der to avoid The appearance of egotism in
the too frequent use cf the pronoun L."
But the chief reason on which we base
our defense of the use of this little word
is that the country publisher generally
has number of friends and patrons who
have taken the paper for several years,
and between whom and the publisher
there is common interest to the extent
of from two TO ten dollars. And, as there
are thus q number of individuals whose
actions may have Il bearing on the tinan-
cial interests of the paper, we claim that
the bucolic journalist should on either
page Or in either column be allowed to ex-
press himself as a corporation rather than
as an individual
And for these reasons We insist that we
the country journals shall be allowed to
use "we' wherever and whenever we feel
that we should
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
Resolutions of Respect.

WINoHEsTER, Oak, Feb. 7, 1889.
TO the Editor of the RECORD.
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted by Winchester Sunday
school on Feb. 3, 1889:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased the almighty
and everlasting God, IN His wise provi-
dence, to remove from among US one of
our number, thus bringing affiiction to
the family of our neighbor. Be 1t
Resolved, That by the removal of Mil
lie Gilman by the hand of death this
school has sustained an irreparable loss.
That what we deem our loss is unques-
tlonably her gain.
That as school we extend to the af-
ilicted family our heartfelt sympathics.
That copy Of the within resolutions
be presented to the family, and the same
be published iu the county newspapers.
The COMMITTEE.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
DchOrning.

E. c. Bennett, of Iowa, IN Western
Rural: Cattle were created with horns,
and the all wise creator looked upon his
work and pronounced it good. He makes
no mistakes. In making horns he had
wise purpose. He also created bears and
wolves and gave them an appetite for
veal. If cattle must protect their young
from wild beasts, horns have sufficient
excuse for existence but if man pro.
tccts them, horns are no longer needed.
Instinct leads COW to use her horns, al
though no legitimate use is left for them,
and she should be prevented by dlsarm-
ing her. There is one other reason WHY
horns were formerly of usc. The law of
natural selection is good law when 1t is
necessary; but it is cruel--hatefully cruel
In its operation, 1t means the survival
of the flttcst through the destruction of
the weallings. II is harsh, cruel, bloody,
murierous. Its justification rests solely
upon the consequent selection of a vigor-
Gus parentage for the young. But the
owner makes selection of parents. now,
and 1t is not necessary to kill the weak.
lings for the benefit Of the species.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15

ONE of the best things the council has
done wasthe slaughtering of the bill to
abolish the Office Of commissioner of i'm.
migration. The appropriation two years
ago was $4,000. The money has been
carefully expended, and the good 1t has
done the territory would not be over
stated by adding two additional ciphers
after the unit figure of the sum appropri.
ated. The appointment of Mr.. Mcclure
was the wisest act of the Church admins.
tratian.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15

1T has long been noted that large
proportion of those who leave Dakota
come back to the territory. 1t is not hard
to give a reason therefor. There was a
time when the man who preferred malaria
and mud to health and clear,cold winters
could have found free land in Kansas or
Nebraska, and that time is not far in
the past But at present there is, out
side of North Dakota, very little good
public land fit FOR farming without irri~
cation. A little wandering demonstrates
this fact to the one who thought he could
do better than in Dakota and back he
comes. Nearly every neighborhood has
one or more of these returned protigals
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15

The bill repeating the pre- emption
and timber-culture laws has passed both
houses of congress. 1t went through last
session, also, near the close, but failed to
reach the president in time for his sigma
ture. The provisions of the bill are very
sweeping. Homestead communication is
done away with, and the only way to get
public land will be by actual residence un.
der the homestead law The bill was
amended so as to allow these who have
heretofore made homestead filings and
abandoned their claims before proving up
to make another filing.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
To COnsllm ptiyeS.

The undersigned having been restored
to health by simple means, after suffering for
several years with severe lung affection, and
that dread disease Consumption, is anxious to
make known to his fellow sufferers the means
of fcure. To those who desire it he will cheerfully
send lfree Of cEarge) a copy of the prescription
used, which they will find sure cure for Con.
sumption, Asthma, Catarrll, Bronchitis. and all
throat and lung Maladies. He hopes all sufferers
will try his Remedy, as it is invaluable. Those
desiring the prescription, which will cost them
nothing, and may prove a blessing, will please
address Rev. EDWARD A. WILSON, Williamsburg
Kings county, New York
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15

&S-As the RECORD circulates in all parts of
Emmons county, it Is a good medium for adver-
tising. Any one whose stock has strayed and
is still in the county, is (judging by the past)
sure to hear from it it he advertises III the REC
ORD. Rates for display advertising made known
on application. Legal advertising at legal rates,
which is 75c per square 2 lines of this type) for
first insertion, Soc per square for each subsequent
insertion, and 10c per line each insertion for
$3.50 .(cash in advance). Local notices, 1Oc
per line for first insertion, SC per line for each
subsequent insertion no local notice taken for
sequent insertion.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15

The best gauge in the winter time of
what the immigration will be during the
next spring and summeris the volume of
the correspondence received making in
quirles regarding the Northwest and it's de.
sirabllity as place for making homes.
The newspapers throughout the territory
state that inquiries are coming from all
directions. 1t looks as though Dakota
will have an immigration boom durin g
the coming year equal.to that of 1883.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15

Correspondence Of the RECORD
There seems to be a dearth of news at
present, but we are looking for better
times in this vicinity. Now that we have
postoftice we are sanguine enough to
hope that more good things may be
added" We have already two schools in
our immediate neighborhood The school
in sub-district No. / opened Monday, Feb.
4, at Mr. Fuller sresidcnoe, with Mrs. Chas.
Lester as teacher; and Mr.. A. NJ Weller
has opened select school at the resi-.
dence of Mr. L. d. Small. He has a
good attendance, among the pupils being
Mr.. Orley Burge, from Beaver Creek.
The school has been dubbed Hampton
University by "the boys" and we think
it is very appropriate. ...- Religious SER
vices were held at the residence of Mr.
Small on Sunday morning of last week
by Mrs. Garry, assisted by ''the boy
preacher" the Rev. Plumuner. and in the
evening the boy preached again. On
the following Tuesday evening he held
services at Mr.. Wade's. am afraid,
however, that those who attended were
"callous hearers" as none responded to
the invitation to rise" believe we
have been mistaken In supposing that the
''predigal SON. returned to his father, for
have reason to believe that he is still at
large, and will be until said boy can be
prevailed upon to 60 home and say,
Father" ctc....,I am sure no person
in their right mind can say any hard
words about this winter, for it is all that
is mild and lovely, None of the stock
men In this vicinity have yet fed any hay
to speak of, and their cattle and horses
all look splendidly. ....The measles have
been prevailing here, but there have been
no very serious cases as far as known.
GRAMPIAN
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HE II DpNG.

The undersigned respectfully informs
the public that he will be prepared to
herd stock during the coming season at
the following rates Horses $500: cat.
tie, $1.25 plenty of pure water and good
range ; good bull with herd; stock will
be taken out early aud brought in late.
every day. $. Il. CoovER.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
Post Meeting.

There will be meeting of the G. A. r.
post of Emmons county at Winchester on
Friday, Feb. %, at2 o'clock. There will
be camp fire in the evening. Comrades
should all be present, as there is business
of importance to transact.
D. R. STREETER Com.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
STRAYED.

On the night Of the goth of January,
black mare sucking colt about ten months
old, with u small star in forehead. The
finder will be suitably rewarded by COM
municatlng with the undersigned at En-.
monsburg. Ii. A. ARcHAMBAuLT.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15

Correspondence of the RECORD.
E~Mr. Henry Van Beck is making a bust
ness trip to Orange City, Sioux county,
Iowa. .... Mr.. John Jelema has returned
from Illinois. accompanied by his brother.
The latter likes this country very much.
.eLe.. Born--To Mr.. and Mrs. lyman
Hoffman, boy. Mother and child are
doing we'll. .... Mr. and Mrs. Wagen-
vclt's baby died week ago Sunday.
Mr.. G. Van Worst, who has been visit.
ing in Michigan, returned last week. He
likes Dakota the best ....A new boot
and shoe store will soon be opened a,
Westfield 1--WE will soon have another
postoffice. with Mr.. John Pckedcr as
postmaster. The new Office will be named
Hull, and Mr.. Rowerdink will put up q
new store there IN the spring. ... The Hol
land Christian Reform church has beer
nicely painted, which makes it look much
better. BEEswAX,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
ADVICE TO MOTHERS.

MRS. WINsL0W'S NOTHING SYRUP, for
children tasthing. u tba prssenption of one OF
the best fenaala susses and physicians in the
United States. and has hesn lsed for forty yeais
with nevey-faillp9 saeasss by millions of mothers
for their children. During the process of teeth
ing its 2aine "a iaeajGaiabIs. It relieves the child
from pain, cufea dyssntesy and diarrllosa, gripping
in the bowels and siEd,eolic. By giving health
70 the child 1t rests the mother. P,ice 2ac a
hoftlo
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
GO 10 A, LOGAN.

% North Third street, Bismarck, for your
pure Iowa slung honey, at 15c per pound;
IL pounds fancy rice for 81 10 pounds
tor 81; II pounds Extra E sugar for 81
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
WANTED.

Stock to Herd. The undersigned desires
to inform the public that he will take
stock to herd during the coming season
at $l.25 for cattle and $200 for horses
for the season. Good range and plenty
of water good bull with herd
Respectfully, G. M. MAkDIGO.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15

fling off this mortal COIL kicking the
bucket, passing IN his checks--dying.
Try to remember this next time, little
folks. We understand, and hope it may
be true. that another entertainment, with
different play, will be given in few
weeks. Following are the casts
1,;ol
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
Glencoe.

Correspondence of the RECORD.
Mr.. Sloan leaves for st. Paul this morn
ing. Perhaps he will go further east, al
though this is not certain. -. Miss Maud
Robinson has been visiting her friend
Miss Fanny Smith during the past week
......The new hoy who arrived at Mr..
George Days last week has been christ
cncd Harry Hugh Mason" He will
surely thrive and flourish under such a
pretty name. .... Mr. Pollock is getting
out ice tor use the comingv season. .,...A
very pleasant surprise party took place at
MIR. WriEhrs residence Wednesday even.
ing of last week. ......We would wish
birthdays to come oftcner if they all
brought such delicious chicken pie as we
Glencoe people ate last Sunday at Frank
Pitclers Frank doesn't like the old.
fashioned whipping, though. go. Quite a
large band of Indians passed through
here last week. They shot two deer near
here. We procured and had the pleasure
of eating some of the dainty meat.
T'opSv
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
TO TAXPAYERS.

Until further notice the County Treas
4rer's office VIII be open on Mondays,
and closed on the other days of the
week. DUGALD CAMPBELL, Treasurer.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
COUNTY NEWS ITEMS.
ElnmOnablrY.

Correspondence of the RECORD
School opened here Tuesday, Feb. 5.
....Our Sheriff, James McGee, started to
the county seat this morning on bust
ness. 500. Merchant Archambault is doing
a very good business at his store. .. The
weather is little cold this morning AZ
degrees above. BREvITY
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
COAL FOR SALE
At the DFindie Mine, at So per ton.
Mark KeHr Grain Sacks.

The undersigned desires to inform
farmers and others that he will cut stem
Gil plates for marking grain bags, ETC.. at
cents per letter, Sample plate may be
seen at p0stoMes, r. j. THURBER
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
WtNTE d.

A few hundred bushels of oats. Adj
dress, giving weight and price, delivered
| at our Faneh, CAMPBELL & SCOTT,
Glencoe, Oak.
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OATS FOR SALE.

| nave 600 bushels of white seed oats
for sale: Apply to GERR1r HAAK.
Section 80, Township 1870, Range 75
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
EI0uRe,

"0uRps
BILLS INTRODUCED-Reaurin notice of
levy upon personal property to be made upon.
the person, vile or agent of the defendant, and,
claim of exemption to be filed within five days,
.... Making it rape to have intercourse with any
female under the age of 16 years punishing by
live years imprisonment Tor taking any female
under IL years of age from her home for mar
riage or purposes of prostitution, ETC., without
Providing that one person shall not
hold any two of the following offices Treasurer,
sheriff, auditor, register OF deeds, judge Of pro-
bate, clerk of court, justice of the peace, and
county commissioner, nor shall the latter hold
any other local ofice..... Fixing fee for foreclos
ing real-estate mortgages by advertisement; $40
on $1,000, and % Of per cent on sums above that
up to $500 Declaring contracts for attorneys
fees in notes, contracts, etc.. void and against
public policy.
HOUSE BILLS PASSED-Requiring Justice
of the peace to deposit records with his sue
cessor; requires county commissioners to desig-
nate to which new justice the records of each
outgoing justice shall be delivered . Requiring
newspapers to be published six months before
they are eligible to publish legal notices w Re-
quirine tho publication of chattel- mortgage no.
tices of sale, and that sales be made on fixed
days and ut fixed places. Prohibiting the cir:
| cuation of newspapers magazines devoted to-
describing or illustrating deeds Of bloodsled,
immoral acts, etc.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
(First Publication Feb. Is, 1897
Probate Notice.

PfObate NOtlCe.
TERRITORY OF DAKOTA,
COUNTY OF EMMONS. 90
In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Jacob Van Putten,
deceased.
NOTICE is hereby given that John Jellema
y has filed with the judge of this court a petl.
tion praying for letters of administration of the
estate of Jacob Van Putten, deceased, and that
MONDAY, THE 4ru DAY OF MARCH, 1888
at o'clock p m. of said day, being a day of q
regular term of this COURT at the office Of probate
judge, in the town of Williansport, county Of
Enmons has been set for hearing said petition
when and where any person interested may ap.
pear and show cause why tho said petition
should not be granted
Dated Feb. l3, 1889.
SEAL JOHN KLEYNS'TRA, Probate Judge
Fl. A. ARMsTRoNa, Petitioners Attorney, Will
Transport, Oak.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
ssVy ye.,s

Ever and anon from the jungles oppo.
site Bismarck comes voice of criticism.
There is village over there known as
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
NOTICE

Until further notice I will observe Sat-
urdays as sale days for coal.
Respectfully. S. E. BR1NDLE.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
Convincing.

Alberto Do you love me, darlingf
Claribel; Have l not had all the chairs
taken from the room except thls7--Ds,
troit Free Press.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
A,rnost.aya1a:ntjiine.

And still they come. Born--On Wednes-
day, Feb. Is, to Mr.. and Mrs. s. E.
Coover, boy. Mother and babe doing
well.
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Emmons CountyRecord
WILLIAAISPORT, DAKOTA.
u. h. STREETER Editor and Publisher

The RECORD is entered at the IVsLlian,spor
p0St06fce as second class matter.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
The LEGISLATURE,
Council.


BILLS INTRODUCED-Makipp taxes deln.
quent ON Feb. l of eacl, year, to draw interest at
one per cent month thereafter; the five per cent
penalty to attach OH June 1...To prohibit the
contracting for attorneys fees In cattel mort
cages promissory notes, and other instruments
in writing, except in real estate mortgages.
Striking off the five per cent penalty on dein-
quent taxes, thereby relusing the annual inter
est from n to % per cent.
COUNCIL BILLS PASSED--Providing for
crop insurance against hail.......L Limiting sher-
IFS and treasurers to two terms. Empow cring
county commissioners to relocate and replace
section posts where same have been lost or de-
stroyed, the same to be Of stone or iron For"
'eiting interest in excess of the contract rate OF
IL per cent.....Requiring county clerks or
auditors to make quarterly reports Of disburse-
| ments and have same published In newspa :ers.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1889-02-15
Wills SEED
CATALOGUE.

If you have not got it, GET 1T. 1t
costs nothing but the asking. 1t Is
packed full of good thlngs-not stale i'm
ported or eastern Stocks but HOME
GROWN.
OSCAR II. WILL,
SEED GROWER, BISMARCK, OAK.
, 1889-03-28
Cnnmittoc ~u Mine, and Mining
an Important Report.

Cnmmittcc On Mine, and Mining Max
an EEluartant Report.
| WAsuNGr,z. March 23.-By a resolu
ton oj the senate on the 7tl Of Jan. last
the committee on mines and mining wa,
instructed To as .r.saih all facts and cir.
cum -taa,cS connected with the bring
| ing OF certain suits by the United St,:ce
against person for cutting timber ioI
mining and domestic purposes in "
raII, and t. inquire ii ss"h suits hav
caused any interruption in the niuin.
operations in that state. In accerdIuc,
With this + solution, Senator Stewar.
submitted 4 report to the senate to-,i;Iy
i the Inquiries made by the committee
on the subject. Report says since 1915,
miners have made their rules and re,U-
IItions limiting the extent of the min
ing claims, the government rights OF pos
session, and regulating the use of timbci
and water for such purposes, the LEGALITY
pi these rules and regulations wls III
irmed by decision Of the courts. The
practice Of cuttiuS timber was continued
the report says, until 1877, when Secrc-
tary S,hurz "aused Il prosecution TO b.
'i'S} '"',i '@'""7J hi!i'8 ih some OF the
''''i''''gS .'' ,'''..'- 0moif. Ihe mat
''' WIS ',o"=i.- q" IN. attention oi con
7i'SS "'" 'i! d "'l' "' i9''' an act was
.,.',T.'' '"'i''.'@''5 miners IN the m.Hihs
'''7''.''S ~ '"' ''''e' ,>'"''S 10 ieii an"
remove ''''n.F l'r mining ana domestic
purposes. i' MINERS me report says
, 1889-03-28
The Board of Trade.

The board OF trade met pursuant TO
call, and thoroughly discussed the in
formation which should be transmitted
to Hon. John 3. Allen, in order to en-
able him TO intelligentIy act in regard to
stirring up the officials i'll Washington as
to the completion Of the custom house.
The board VIII Immediately forward Mr..
Allen all facts necessary.
Among other matters discussed was
the question of the location OF the guar
antine station. \ committee was ap-
pointed to make certain inquiries and re-
port at tho next meeting.
Judge Swan brought up the question
OF laying before our representative in
congress the marine importance of hay
ing the spit, between Oak Harbor and
Port Townsend Bay, removed, so that
there would be uninterrupted navigation
between the waters. Judge Swan is to
make report upon the matter Saturday
evening. After Il general discussion upon
matters of minor importance, the board
adjourned to meet Saturday evening, at
Z p. m, at the Office of Smith & Hast
ings.