Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1914-04-23

he is q young man Of good judg-
ment and undoubtedly will make a
success in his undertakings. The
Herald joins their many friends in
wishing them success.
Leroy Irvine, the popular Hazel
ton grain-buyer. accompanied by
Miss Josephine Appert. made an
auto trip to Linton Sunday night on
very important business. We
wouldn't like to disclose the nature
of their mission. of course, and will
suffice it to say that Judge Carley
was the party with whom they had
to deal.
On Saturday night of last week oc-
Cured the sudden death of Mrs
Peter Horner. aged sixiy-fve, and
living in North Linton. The cause
of death is believed to have been
heart disease. Mrs. Fl. was appar-
emily in good health and the end
came most unexpectedly. Monday
the funeral was held in the Catholic
church at Strasburg in the presence
of hundreds of acquaintance Of the
deceased. she being an old resident
of the county and well-known among
the German-speaking population.
A large number of Linton people
attended the funeral.
The writer had occasion 20 make
an automobile trip down in the
southwestern part of the county
Friday of last week, and it will not
he forgotten soon. Stuck in the
mud five times was the record for
the one DAYS trip. Sam Solomon
son, that genial Winona farmer.
saved the day for us once when the
buzz-wagon was about out of sight,
by unhitching his pillow team and do
ing the tow act. The rest of the
time the iron-horse managed to re-
move itself from the succession of
mud-holes. accompanied by the usu-
al amount of coaxing sometimes
called "clssing."
The writer made a short trip to
Temvik Monday on business. We
were surprised to see the business
activity which that little town
shows. A church is in process OF
construction and other improve
ments are contemplated. Mr.. Tenn
pie. the lumberman, informed us
that ut least three houses are need
ed to take care of those desiring to
live in Temvik. Emil Iardt, the
new postmaster. has things comfort
ably arranged, and is also taking
care of the switchboard for the
Emmons County Telephone Com
pany.
More candidates for county Of
fees have announced themselves
this week. A. M. Britts for clerk
of court. Fred Reemts for register
of deeds. Wallace Kyes for sheriff
and C. Rowerdink for county audi
| tor ore the new ones. Mr.. Kyes is
a candidate for reelection to the Of
| flee he now holds. MIR. Rowerdink
is q candidate for the office now
held by j. r. Snyder and for which
it is understood Mr.. S. will not b. a
candidate for recollection. The others
are new aspirants. Mr.. Reemts
making the fourth candidate to
announce himself for the office of
register of deeds as a republican
candidate.
| One of the greatest social tri-
umphs in the history Of this town
was the annual dance of the local
Hodge of Knights of Pythias at the
/, opera house. About one hundred
persons were in attendance ami they
represented all parts of the coun-
ty. The Knights of Pythias had adj
vertised the dance well and their
promise of a good time was more
than made good. A decoration
committee had taken charge of the
lopera house the day before and the
results of their WORK went far tt
make greater the pleasure of the
i dance. Prof. Shaw. of Hazelton
and Prof. Rende, of Braddock, hat
been engaged to assist the Smiths il
4 furnishing the music. 1t was
!, n. m. before the crowd was ready ii
go home. At midnight a fine lunch
con had been arranged for at tn,
1 Turner hotel and some eightyneopl
Sat down to enjoy it. By their ef
forts this time the Knights of Py'h
las hold the record up to date as en-
tertainers. One thing which the la
I. dies greatly appreciated was th
gift of a carnation and sprig Of fer
to each.