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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1892-07-20


should be the outcome of residence Of,
half century in the imperial state of.
New York.
PROFESSIONAL BLACKMAILING.
It is just as much part of liberal
education to stroll observantly along.
Broadway in midsummer as in the rush
Of the winter season. l have never seen
the parks and squares, with which New
York is blessed in numbers, though not
in accordance with her merit, looking
as beautiful as now. Nor have the peo-,
pie in and about them ever seemed more
contented with their lot; yet 1t IS the
opinion of most of those whom one
meets that there has not been for
good many years so little money in cir
culation as at this season. OF course
when cash is SO difficult to obtain
through regular channels the black
mailers and confidence men who prey
on this and every metropolis sharpen
their wits all the more, and am con-
vinced that they are reaping harvest
just now.
A lawyersof previous good repute has
just been convicted by jury of at
tempting blaclsmail on most disgrace
full charge against druggist of excel
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF the Board of County Commits
sSOnegs of E2ssa,a0aes County,.

W1LL1AMsPoRT, N. D., July 5, 1892. I,
Board met pursuant to adjournment,
All members Of the board present.
The minutes of last meeting read and
on motion approved.
F. R. Fulton & Co., of Grand Forks,
N. D., having made proposition to the
board to purchase the $25, ,0oO in bonds to
be issued blythe county at par, aud charge
$s75 for lithographing and negotiating
them, the board agreed to accept par
bid for the bonds and pay $125 for litho.
graphing and negotiating the same.
B The following bids were received for
building the bridges across Beaver creek
uear Winchester and Dakem, N. d.:
Thomas Bottomley-W Winchester bridge,
$463 Dakem bridge, $457
!: WI. Yeater- Winchester bridge, $495;
!! Dakem bridge, S4s7. -
Z. E. Pierce Winchester bridge, $3.50 !;
Dakem bridge, $3.50.
Gull River Lumbef Go. Winchester
bridge, 5000; Dakem bridge, S69o.
E On motion the contract for building
the two bridges was awarded to Thomas
Bottomley for the sum of 1920. Bridges
to be completed by October IS, 1892
Thomas Bottomley declining to agree
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
Tint RAILROAD.

jamestown Alert: The long delayed
ironing Of part, at least, of the 500
railroad grade from Aberdeen to Bis.
marck is likely to be done this summer.
A gentleman who has just made a trip to
the company's headquarters at Minueaps
oils says that he was informed that a por.
ton of the old grade would be ironed
this summer, but not the entire grade
At present graders are at work extending
the 500 line from Merricourt, in the
northwestern part of Dickey county, TO a
junction with the old grade, which point
Of juac,ionj it is said, will be about
twenty miles from the present townsite
of Napoleon, in Logan county The new
grade will be from twenty to thirty miles
in length. The old grade will only be
ironed from the point where the new
grade from The east connects with 1t to
some point in Logan county not yet an
nounccd.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15

building, breaking the windows and
flooding the commissioners room. The
board and all present left the building,
thinking it would be wrecked. Commiss
sioner Pccbic was knocked down By hail
stones and badly cut about the head.
Hail stones three inches in diameter tell
Landlord Waldon, Of Winona, was q
visitor to the county seat yesterday. AS
minor errand be brought along gen.
tlenan pig which he wished to exchange
for one not connected by ties of consan'
guinity good word) with the other in
mates of his pen. Out near Mr. John
Kurtz's box.elder grove the pig united
himself. hoped out of the wagon.box,
and took French leave. Jack slid from
his seat and the race began. Jack could
keep even wlththe pigs tail, but, by the
time the owner could hump himself to
grab his property. said property was two
or three lengths ahead. After pig and
pursuer had bobbed around among the
trees for some time, reinforcements came
and the truant swlnelet was captured.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
Card of Thanks.
AROUND The COUNTY.
Liv0na.

LivOna.
>Correspondence Of the RECORD.
The weather during the past week has
bek1 tho very best for crops, and grain
and garden truck in this vicinity is doing
splendidly... Mr.. Charles Mcintyre and
family, formerly of this place, passed
through Livona last Saturday on their
way to Clayton, with their stock. and
household goods. Mr.. NJ. will take
charge OF the Wooster ranch. He seems
glad to get back to Emmons county once
more. Michael A1ahauey, sr., of Win.
chester, storbedd Livona on Tuesday of
last week on his way home from North
Dak6tas. capital. Mrs. M. j. Kelley re.
turned last week from visit to friends
at Winchester. .Mcssrs. Sirean K. and
George Suvcrly represented Livona and
Gayton at the Capital City last week. 49,.
County Commissioner Van Beck was a
passenger on Mondafs down stage, en-
route to Williamsport. IA number of
people Of this neighborhood took IN the
celebration at. Winchester on the Fourth,
and report very pleasant time, Miss
Ella Songer was passenger Oh opday' 5
stage, bound for Bismarck. BipyBeard
was down to the river last week Htd took
home load of wood. Miss Katie Ha.
ley is teaching school at D5ie, in Clan.
avon school district, this county. Mr..
George KDudtson returned from Will
Transport on Monday evening and expects
to begin haylng before long. ). Arthur
Chesley,. of Williamsport, was taking in
the city sights, Sunday, and enjoyed a
boat, ride on Lake Wilde. The Misses
Clara Suter and Mamie Baker visited
Miss Anna Kelley the other day "Mr.
Erard Woorstet, Of Clayton, returned
saturday from business trip to the Cap
itaf City. DARBY DoLAN.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
In District Court.


Court opened Monday afternoon, July
II, Judge Winchester presiding.
The case of The State of North Dakota
VS.. Andrew Slater, assault with intent to
kill, was continued.
In the shcep'scab casc--The State vs..
Silbernagcl-the defendant appeared and
the case was dismissed.
The case Of The Stale VS.. George W.
Lynn, charged with grand larceny (of
hay worth So per ton, freshly cut IN the
ficld), was called, John A. Stoyell appear
ing for the state and George w. Lynn for
defendant. The following jury was
drawn L. Du Heaume, F. M. Hills, l..
Koker, L. Fielden, E. G. Campbell j. A.
Robinson, J. Wollenhaupt, J. Olson, E.
Van Beck, j. Klynstra, c. Ii. Edick, A.
Cassclman. The case was given to the
jury about II o'clock Tuesday forenoon,
and they retired to the jail 10 wrcstle with
one another IN the attempt 70 settle upon
verdict Ex-Probatc- Judge Klynstra
was made foreman and the tug began. 1t
is understood that on the first ballot the
iuly stood nine for acquittal and three
for conviction. Two or three times the
jury appeared before the court to have
their memory logged as to parts of the
| evidence, and hopes we're entertained of
az agreement. But the hopes did not
pan out, and about 9p. M, after being
'in Jail" some ten hours, the jury was
sent for by Judge W!nchcster and dlss
charged. 4 motion fov new trial was
made By Mr.. Lynn. and Thursday, AUG.
II, was set as the date Of term Of court
10 retry the cage.
The case of The State of North Dakota
vs.. Mary Neugebauer, held from Justice
Waldrof's court on a charge of grand
larceny, was tried Attorney Lynn ap.
peared for the prosecution and Attorney
Parker for the defense. The following
citizens constituted the jury in this case
Lincoln Cell (foreman). D. Rodelick, p.
NJ. Loutzenhiser, David Sites, Wallace
Petrle, William Pagel, Arnoldus int Veldt,
William Campbell, E. G. Thorp. G. w.
Renskers, Joseph Fuller, John Van
Diest. After being out about three hours
the jury brought in verdict of mot
guilty"
, In tho cases of Wenzel T. Jagd and
others vs.. Ira L. Young (the tbrashers
lien case), on appeal from Justice Flick S
court, legal point was raised by apr
pellapt, and opposing counsel agreed to
submit briefs to the judge IN Bismarck.
The court adjourned Wednesday morn.
ing at 0:30 o'clock, and soon thereafter
Judge Winchester and Stenographer
Tuttlo, behind the lively combination
team, departed for Bismarck.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
CONsUnIPTxON CUREp.

An old physician, retired from practice, having
bad placed in his hands by an East India mis-,
eionary the formula Of simple vegetable rem.
edy for the speedy and permanent euro Of Con.
sump, ion, Bronchitis, Catarrh, A: .hma, and all
radical cure for &c rrous Debility ard ali Ncr-
Tous Compln' ats, after having tested its won
teiful curative powers in thousands of cases.
has felt 1t bis duty to make II known to his
suffering fellows. Aetuated by this motive and
a desire TO relieve human suffering, will send
free Of charge, TO all who desire 1t, this recipe in
German, French or English, with full directions
for preparing and using. Sent by mail by ada
dyessng with stamp. naming this paper, w, A.
NOYEs $40 Powers Block. Rochester, N, Y.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
NOTICE..

Parties owning Deering Mowers or
Binders, Plano Mowers or Binders, Buck
eye Mowers OF Binders, Hodges Headers,
Walter A. Wood Mowers or Binders, and
who will need repairs for same to put
them IN shape for work, should inform US
at once as to what is needed. While we
aim 10 keep full line of repairs for all
have hay the piece you @ want If you @ wait 3 until i
YOU need it. Leave your orders with s.
L. Kurtz or NJ. E. Waldrof, our agents at
Wil!iamsport. LYONS g. WooDMANsE.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
berer and Anthony Kalberer.

berer and Anthony Kalberer.
A. J. Lapham-- -Sureties. John McCrory
and Samuel Parks.
Jacob Flscber--Sureties Michael Sens-
er and Anton Fischer.
On motion the board adjourned to meet
July II, 1899, at / O'Clock p. IA,
II. A. ARMSTRONG,
County Auditor.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
HAIL INSURANCE.

We are prepared to offer the farmers Of
Emmons county hail insurance in the St
Paul Fire g. Marine, which is conceded tt
be the best on the market.
Don't be Done Up"
When we can assist you in the hour oi
need. Gall on or write
S. NJ. PYE & Co., Agents,
Capital Nat. Bank, Bismarck, N. D.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15

to complete the bridges by October IS,
the contract was annulled and the con-
tract for building the two bridges was
awarded TO ". L. Yeater for the sum of
1882, his being the next lowest bid. The
bridges to be completed on or before
Sept. Is, 1892.
On motion the board adjourned TO meet
July 8, 1892, at 8 O. clock q. m.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
STRAYED.

An iron-gray mare two years old,
branded with a perpendicular bar about
three inches long on right shoulder. I
will pay reward of SIS for information
leading to her recovery. I reside onscc-
ton 80, Tp. 1874, r. rs. Or address :.
HEnRY 4. REAMANN,
Williamsport, N. D,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
TAKEN, mp.

A bay pony mare, about 4 years old,
branded with circle s on shoulder ana +
A on ribs has been. around our place for
month. Owner please call. pay charges
and take her away. KALBERER Bros,
Roop, N. d..
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
notice..

5 Taken up, On or about. N 40, 1e92.
two yearling calves in color ned, with
some white on belly and aiwliite star in
forehead. Resides, on section 2, township
18o, range u. Address M1cHEAL SEEoER,
Exeter. N. D.. VI Il
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
TO THE PURLIC.

The undersigned is prepared to do gen.
eral blacksmithlng. Horseshoeing spe.
cialty. FRANK SMITH,
Burroak Ranch, Emmons Co., N. D.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
TAKEN UP.

One sorrel mare, branded with T on
left hip had on leather headstall with
small rope attached. HENRY REAMANN,
WilliamspOrt N, D,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
FOE SALE.

The undersigned has for sale 1000
bushels of oats. Price 35 cents per bushel
THOMAS BoTTOMLEY,
Wllliamsport, N. D.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
NOTICE i.

Meals at any hour and good acoommo.
dations for travellers. at the Emmons
House, Wllliamsport, N. d.
Mrs. JOHN F. CELL.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15

STEELE, NORTH DAKOTA.

This
hayng We have lately Walter Wood
Holnworth
Wagon
guarantee
of Bugg Road Wagons and
with either H. ID 16 walking
wne just in quality length and price, will give
full line all machines Will machine
timei in make payment
0 n
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
BOOT AND SHOE SH0P.

All kinds Of repairing neatly done.
Prices reasonable. Satisfaction guaran.
teed. Harness repairing also done.
LINCOLN GEL, Williamsport. N. D.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
After Long Suffering.

Last Friday morning, after months of
suffering Mrs. Andrew Hansen, for years
resident in the Williamsport neighbor~
hood, passed away. Her husband had
caused everything to be done for her that
could he done in the way of relief, and
for months she had been under medical
treatment in Bismarck. But the fell de-.
stroyer, Death, had. set'its seal upon her,
and the art of the physicians was exers
cised IN vain.
The funeral took place Saturday after
noon at the residence of the family. Mr..
Mahin and Mr.. Worst being absent, q
chapter from the Bible was read by Mrs.
Mahiu, and prayer was offered by Mrs.
John F. Cell. The interment took place
on the family homestead. Although the
fact of Mrs. Hansen's death had not be-
come generally known IN the neighbor-
hood, large number Of people were IN
attendance at the funeral.
Mrs. Hanson leaves husband aud two
children to mourn her loss.
Card of Thanks.
I desire, on behalf of my children and
myself, to return thanks to the people Of
this neighborhoed for their many kind.
nesses during the long sickness, of my
wife, and during the arrangements for
the funeral.
Respectfully, ANDREW HANSEN.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15

First publication june 17-Last July a.
Notice Of Homestead Final Proof.
4 AND oFFIcE at Bismarck, n. D., May PA, 1892.
named settler has filed notice OF his intention to
make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the register
{; and receiver at Bismarck, N. D., OH July %,
1 1899, viz: GUST SyENsoN, for the 8. e. u sea. 20,
! township 1S5 n, range74 W, 5,h p. M He names
I the following witnesses to prove his continuous
John Melander. Nils r. Olson, Gustaf II. Peter
\ -; and Peter A, Peterson-all Of Roop. NJ ID. :.
:.5sss ~ =. y. NEAL, Register.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15

Messrs. Worst, McCrory, Streeter, Van
Beck and Campbell were declared elected,
AS delegates to the judicial convention
the following gentlemen were named:
J A Cotton, J H Worst, John Parker, G
w Lynn and John McCrory, Mr.. Worst
declined, and the four remaining candi-
dates were chosen by acclamatlon.
D r Strceter offered the following:
Resolved, That this convention, recog-
nizlng the eminent fitness of the Hon.
Walter H. Winchester for the judicial
position which he now occupies, and the
tair and impartial manner in which he
has conducted Our courts, most heartily
instructs the delegates from Emmons
county to the coming convention at Man
dan to use all honorable means to secure
(his nomination as candidate for re.
election to said Office.
The resolution was UNANIMOUSLY adopt.
ed by rising vote.
The nomination Of delegates to the
legislative convention (2Gth senatorial
districD was next IN order, and, after the
presentation or their names to the con.
venGon. ballot was taken, as follows:
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15

Messrs. Allen, Cotton, Lock, Andrus,
Braddock, Browning, Cell and E. c. Camp
bell being the eight highest, were
declared elected as delegates to the legis-
lativc convention.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

The Republican county convention tc.
choose delegates to the state convention
at Fargo assembled al Wiil,amspolt last
Thursday, with sj&tY-t1vc delegates pres
cnt in person or by proxy.
The convention was called TO order by
John Parker, chairman Of tho county
central committee. who spoke at some
length on the political issues Of the day.
On motion John Parker was made tens
porary chairman and 81 w, Allen and
". B. Andlus secretaries,
On motion of D. R. Streetcr commit,
tee of FIVE on credentials was appointed
by the chair, such committee consisting
of J. W. Baker, James McRay. Henry
Van Beck, Fred Cotton and L. T. Buck.
ley.
On motion of Hugh Campbell the char
appointed the following as committee
on rules J. B. Clayton, Hugh Campbell,
D. r. Strecter, g. W. Lynn, Edward
Braddock.
On motion recess was taken.
When the convention was called to or
uSl UuC COlAu4lkLCC VI SlCuSALioio ASPciS>N
the following as being entitled to seats
Burr Oak--Wesley Baker Il proxy F.
D. Smith, Hugh Campbell Il proxy
Gayton-James B. Gayton. P. Shicr(s
proxies), w. G. East.
Winona--Charles Lock, John McCrory
| e proxies), James McRay.
Glanavon--A Lapham a proxics).
sclz-Anton Yer Hocve "A proxies)
Williamsport-- Chas. Edick, John F.
Cell, E c Campbell, D R strceter, F II
| Cotton.
West1eld--Henry Van Beck "a proxcs).
| Exeter Edward Braddock a proxies)
! Winchester Geo. w. Lynn Il proxy,
John Parker RI Dean, W s Browning.
Logan--Oscar Nelson g proxies), E f
Savage
Cherry Grove-James Campbell (2prox-
ies), L T Buckley, Fl W Allen,
Dakcm--Jos. Heislcr, "a proxies).
-Strasburg--M Flick "A proxics).
On motion the report of the credentials
committee was accepted.
The committee on rules reported the
following order of business
1. Election Of delegates to the state
convention.
.. Election of delegates to judicial con
yention.
3. Election Of delegates TO legislative
convention;
That the members Of the convention
vote far each set Of delegates separately,
by plipted er written tickets, and each
proxy shall be voted on separate ticket:
On motion the report Of the committee
was adopted. -..-.-a
j On motion the temporary organization
was made permanent.
Nominations for five delegates to the
state convention beng IN order, the fol-
loving names were presented;
JH Worst
John NIcCrory,
d r Streetcr,
Henry Van Beck
Hugh Campbell.
! Wesley Baker,
Edward Braddock,
Erard Woorster.
On motion F II Cotton and Edward
Braddock were appointed tellers.
The ballot resulted
! Total vote. o5
McCrory. -. s.
Worst. G4
Streeter 45
Van Beck. Observation-Disclosures. "A
Hugh Campbell. 30
Baker. q
Braddock. a
Woorster Observation-Disclosures. 21
| Messrs. Worst, McCrory, Streeter, Van
Beck and Campbell were declared elected,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1892-07-15

On m0tl0n TIC convention adJ0uThed. s
I. R1-Thosc wishing to take out fla
nal Naturalization Papers Second Pa
pers) can do so before Judge Winchester
at WilliamsportS Son Thursday, Aug.11,
1892.
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17
A Reminiscence.

DEAR EDITOR OF THE TIMES Moth
ing to me seems altogether trivial that
in the least contributes to present the
unwritten history of past generations
or to place in imperishable form what
otherwise must soon pass into oblivion.
We speak of the Stone Age, the Iron
Age, &c, so the roughly shapen Incl
dent, though valupless, even repulsive
in itself, carries in its very rudeness
the impress of genuine history. Your
reference to Superstition" in the
TIMES of February 3rd, revived a rem
iniscence, we'll nigh extinct, to which
it may not be inadmissible in this con-
nection to refer. The matter may pos
sess for me perhaps sort of selfish in
terest, for which ask pardon, as hav-
ing been an oft told tale of my reVered
father, who in his early life was a citi-
zen of your community. The REV.
SOLOMON SHARP, a venerable MethO-
dist preacher, was at the time referred
to, located in the town of Smyrna, his
circuit extending over a large area of
/ territory adjacent. Father Sharp was
| a general favOrite, a pleasant talker
and abounded in stories of the marvellous
and supernatural. The fact Is, that
his mind was more or less affected by
popular superstitiOns of the times.
The merchants and business men were
glad to have him drop in at their stores
and offices and to engage him in con
versation. 1t was always made point
however, on these occasions, especially
if stranger happened to be present
to draw Mr.. Sharp on to topic Oh
which he became unusually animated
He strongly believed himselftO possess
II Q power erOrcising evil spirits, an'
would expatiate in graphic detail how
that on a certain occasion he had "Cas
the devil out of woman" Yes he
would reiterate, if any doubt were in
timated, IL saw him with my OV eye
come out of her in bodily form ant
walk off" But Father Sharp" som
, one Ventured to ask at the close Of on
of these exciting performances, "di'
} you ever see him afterwards?' well
, said the old gentleman, after FEY
! minutes reflection, II am not quit
sure about that, but was riding HON
3 late one afternoon, it was about dusl
and saw either the devil or an oil
= negro sitting in the corner of the fenC
: and never could tell which. p.
> February 18th, 1892
Smyrna times., 1892-02-17
Our Hosiery Min.

1t gives US pleasure to note the
steady advancement of the business of
Messrs. Bitter & Luesher at their
Hosiery Mill in this town. The evil
dence of growth and accumulation is
very evident to any one who visited
the mill some months ago and will
pass through it now. They have now
about 80 hands employed, and will add
machinery and take new operators as
the business demands, until this num-
ber is doubled.
They commenced late last spring
under the discouraging circumstances
of waste Of time and expense Of fitting
up and loss incident to learning new
workmen. and in addition to having
their scattered trade to regain again
after so many weeks. they are doing
well, with the evidences now more
apparent Of enlarged output every
week. With one or two exceptions
the operatives are young people from
our own midst who applied to them fol
work and have in the main shown 1
wonderful proficiency in learning th'
art. There seems to be the best anC
most satisfactory feeling between th'
employers and employees. 1t is hivr
ia which there are no drOnes: th'
steam turns the machinery with clock
like regularity, and its buzz and viii
is ever under Watohful eyes. Thei
shipments are not only to Philadelphi
and New York, but to distant point
! south and west.