Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1912-12-26
IN PIONEER DAYS

building, was burned. We truly
hope that proof sufficient to convict
the firebug, whoever he is, may be
discovered (The Reynolds place is
now the property Of w. f. Petrie.
1t is on Beaver creek, few miles
east Of Linton
Score another for Boy Valley.
This time it is "a GIRL" did you
remark! Not much. The young
settler is of the male persuasion,
and came to the residence OF Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Tighe last Satur-
day, Dec. 2 1887. 1t seems tina. the
oath was generally observed as
Christmas throughout the county
| Buchanan Valley in particular.
District Attorney Armstrong mas
returned from his trip to Ohio, and
now the friends and relatives to
whom, he gave truthful though won
derful statements in regard to the
glories Of Dakota are turning to the
| fifth chapter Of Acts, to see what
punishment was melted out to an
ancient party whose name likewise
begins with the primal letter Of the
alphabet.
AS will be remembered. last week
A. l.. Reynolds was brought to Will
Transport and appeared before Judge
Dougherty on warrant charging
him with assault TO kill j. w. Wes-
colt, and that. on the failure of the
Wescotts to arrive in time. Ray
nolds was discharged. Then Yves.
colt began proceedings to have Ray
nolds put under bonds to keep the
peace. The matter was before
Judge Dougherty. Wednesday and
Thursday, and was not ended at the
time the Records pages were closed.
lana Correspondence.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Chapman, of
Danbury. visited at Mr.. Bentley's
last Monday.
Henry Chapman saw fifteen ante
lope the Other day. near bis place. in
the Sand Creek hills.
Capt. j. A. Cotton informs US that
Fred is having good time in Iowa,
attending parties and dances.
Miss Katie Corcoran (Mrs. Hen
dershot, sister Of VIM. Baxter) is
so far improved as to be able TO sit
up at this writing.
Exeter Correspondence.
The sequel to the Beaver Creek
troubles occurred last Thursday
night in the burning of the Reynolds
store, with the entire contents. All
the household goods of his mother
in-law. Mrs. Carmichael, were de-
stroyed. AT the time of the fire the
only occupants of the house were
Mrs. Carmichael. Alice and the
baby. Mrs. Carmichael's son was
sleeping on her homestead and Mr..
Reynolds on his own claim, some
distance away. Mrs. Carmichael
was not awakened until tie bt ding
was enveloped in flames, and she
and her children escaped with great
difficulty. They made their way in
their night clothing to the nearest
shelter, which was long distance
from the store. 1t was clearly the
work OF an incendiary. as the build
ing was on fire on all sides at once.
Camp Shields Correspondence.
The past week has been busy
one for the camp. All hands are at
work during the day, and they get
together at night to enjoy themselves
in various ways.
A enthusiastically party at the
Hodgkinson mansion. given by the
boys. was complete success. Card
parties at different places and on
different occasions. singing and in
strumental music, are few of the
ways we have of passing the time.
Mrs.Geil gave Christmas dinner
to her friends, which was enjoyed
immensely by all present. if one
might Judge by the good humor and
pleasant smiles, or by the way they
all helped themselves to the roast
turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy,
and the many other good things set
before them.
From the Record, May 6, 1885:
Inquiries In regard to Emmons-
county land are increasing. The
tide Il immigration this way will
likely keep up until cold weather
sets in. N. Dudley Walker received
letter from his son Avon last
week. He has been engaged TO
punch mules for the Queen of Great
Britain, Empress of India and Gov
erness OF Canada, in the saskatche-
wan country.