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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-06

Gov. Winfield S. Hammond, of
Minnesota, dropped dead from
apoplexy at Clinton, Louisiana,
Friday while on his way to view
some land interests which. he
held in the southern state. The
news came as a great shock to
the people of Minnesota and the
nation, as we'll, for it was not
known that Mr.. Hammond was
in anything but the best of
health. There is a striking coin
cidence in the death of the chief
executive of our sister state. MIR.
Hammond is the second COVER
nor of Minnesota to die while in
office. Governor Johnson died a
few years ago while in his first
year of his term. Both the de-
ceased gentlemen We're demo
cratic governors of a normal re-
publican state. Both had forced
their way to office in elections
which chose republicans to the
other state positions. Both were
men of high ability, as would be
expected from those who had
achieved victory under such con-
ditions.
Governor Hammond was a
leading member of the national
house of representatives for four
terms before becoming governor
and was looked upon as man of
coming national prominence.
His death is a sad blow, not
only to Minnesota democracy
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-06
of the county.

OF the county.
The Records attitude on pub
lie questions has not been in any
degree determined by a policy of
dollars and cents. This state
ment, we believe, will be univers-
ally admitted. The writer wants
to make what money he can in
the line of work he has chosen.
But, greater than the income, is
the satisfaction of mind in know
ing that this paper stands for
something, that it has some ex.
cuse for being, that it is not only
the weekly visitor to nearly a
thousand homes, but is a friend
in the truest sense. And our
greatest reward is to be found in
those few words of commenda-
ton from Uncle Bill" Yeater as
he is affectlonately known all
through the north end of the
county.
The writer would rather have
the confidence of such men as
"Uncle Bill" than the wealth of
the richest man in the county
So, if you hear any one say that
the Record is being punished
financially for its temerity in
speaking plainly on public mat
tiers, just set it down that were
the statement so it would have
no bearing on the future condi-
tons. And, you could also add
that the Record is a pretty pros
porous sheet today, and that
during the month of December
alone just past there have been
twenty-four new subscriptions
added to the list.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-06
Death Of Mrs. Anna Maria Weber

Mrs. Anna Maria Weber, a
resident of the village of Hague,
passed away at one o'clock Sun
day night, Jan. I'd.
Deceased was 81 years, S
months and Is days old, and has
been in delicate health for some
time although confined to her bed
only a week. Death, which came
to her as quiet slumber comes,
was caused by Brieht's disease.
The news of her sudden TAX.
ing away is received with deep
est regret and sorrow among her.
many friends of the village and
its community. The afflicted
relatives find some solace in their
bereavement from the many con-
dolences rendered them.
Mrs. Weber was born in the
colony of Strasburg, southern
Russia. 1t was there, too, that
she was married to John A. Web
er. They emigrated to America
in 1894, locating on a farm near
Hague. They were hard-work-
ing, conscientious citizens and
loyal friends, and in the early
days of privation that 60 with the
settling of every new country
were always ready to bear their
full burden. Here a happy fami-
ly grew up around them and, af-
ter having made ample provision
for all, father'and mother retired
from the farm in 1906. Mr..
Weber was not to enjoy the quie-
tude of retirement long as he
died the same year. The chill
dren all found their place in the
world, and the youngest daugh-
ter, Magdalene, remained at
home to care for her mother till
the mothers death relieved her
of this care.
The children that arrived in
time to be present for the funer-
al were Ludwig Weber, from
Hague, N. D.; Gabriel Weber,
Berwick, N. D.; Joseph Weber,
from the University of N. d.;
Anna Maria Weber and her sis
ter, Mary, from Iceland, N. d.
The funeral services were held
at the Catholic church at $50
O'Clock Monday morning, Father
Theophile Eisele officiating. AT
ter the Requiem High Mass in
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-06


The extension of rural free de
livery in North Dakota is occu-
plying a great deal of the time of
Senator Gronna, who is taking up
with the Post Office Department
looking to this end. Senator
Gronna is meeting obstacles in
his efforts to provide additional
rural free delivery routes in this
state, but he is complying with
all legal requirements and he
will leave nothing undone that
can promote better mail facilities
for the people there.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-06

Recently, the Glendale Leader
discarded its old patent innards"
and is now printed all at home.
In speaking of the change Editor
Wright, of the Cakes Times,
hands some timely advice on the
subject. He says:
THE time has gone by when a
local newspaper is required to
turn out a lot of boiler plate stuff
in order to hold readers. There
are very few families nowadays
but have their daily newspaper,
and the state news, the general
news, the war news, is read there.
They want the local and county
news, and The Times is getting
more and more to be a local
newspaper.
1t has always been a matter of
principle with the present editor
of the Record to foist upon its
readers a number of pages
of ready-print stuff over
which the editor has but little
actual command. Material is
bound to be printed therein which
is not in line with the editors
best judgment and things for
which he does not stand. Ad-
vertisin9 of more or less quack
nature abounds and the publisher
pays for the stuff besides. The
Record isn't trying to compete
with the daily newspapers nor
the magazines. 1t is purely a To-
Cal newspaper, and doesn't in
tend to hand out a vast amount
of paper with but a few columns
of local news.
And, above every other consid-
Grafton, the fact that but very
few of the readers of country
newspaper ever take the time to
read the patent stuff or the
boiler plate" causes us to fight
shy of anything but that over
which we have absolute direct
control from week to week.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-06
In Town and Out.

In Town and Out.
From the Record, Jan. 9, 1891.
]. B. Brock took in the sights Of
the Capital City this week.
Farmer Derr journeyed to the
metropolis Of the slope this week.
Billy Ogle and Billy Baxter
have hired out as teamsters at
Fort Yates.
Ex-County Judge Nynstra was
in town Monday and turned over
his office to his successor, Cor
nelius Rowerdink.
Mrs. w. L. Yeater has been
enjoying herself during the past
fortnight visiting friends in Bis.
marck.
There seems to be an epidemic
of influenza, or colds" among
the children of Bismarck. Little
Frank Streeter has been troubled
with hoarseness and an excessive
secretion Of phlegm for some
three weeks. Since he was taken
to Bismarck DR.. Harcourt has
been treating him. The doctor
says frankie is in no danger.
Emmons county was well rep
resented at the inaugural ball in
Bismarck. Among those who at.
tended, either as lookers-on or
participants, were: Hon. ]. II.
Worst, wife and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. w. IS. Casselman and.
Mrs. r. H. Thistlethwaite, Mr..
Henry Chapman, Miss Della
Thurber, Messrs. L. e. Buckley
and S. "A. Hawks.
Among those present from a.
distance at the meeting Of the.
county board were the following,
viz: Commissioners Van Beck, ex.
County Judge Klynstra, County
Judge Rowerdink, Albert Haak,
from the Holland Settlement
Commissioner Campbell, James
Campbell, F. D. Walker, Of Cher
ny Grove; ]. N. Roop, Assessor
Couch. of Logan; Hugo Campbell,
OF Glencoe; John Parker, Samuel
D. Cummins and Herman
Gramm, Of Winchester; Erardl
Woorster, A. M. Weller and Clar-|
ence East, of Gayton; II. A. Arch
ambault, Emmonsburg; Treas,
urer Merrill and Charles Lock, Of
Winona; Attorney George j..
douglas, OF Fort Yates.
Last Tuesday afternoon a body
of public-spirited citizens from
all parts Of the county met at
Wilhamsport and organized a
stockgrowers' association. Mr..
John Parker acted as chairman Of
the meeting and E. T. Herrick
secretary. The officers Of the as
sociation are John Parker, pres
ident;; John cCrory, vice pres
ident; 3. Z. Herrick, secretary;
S. E. Knrtz, treasurer. On mo-
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-06

81 want to say that approve of
your stand on law enforcement
and hope you stay by it. Re-
spectfully, w. L. Yeater.'
The above is a sample of some
of the words of encouragement
which the Record is receiving
from time to time. We do not
reprint the same purely for the
purpose of throwing bouquets at
ourselves. Rather, we want the
people to appreciate that there
are plenty of Emmons county
people who are sick and tired of
the manner in which some of our
officials have acted.
The writer mentioned above is
one of the earliest residents of
what is now Emmons county. He
settled near old Williamsport be-
fore the county was organized.
Not only that, but it was Mrs.
Yeater who was one of those first
instrumental in prevailing upon
the writer's mother to come to
Emmons county to look for a 10,
cation for a newspaper. Mr..
Yeater and his good wife have
lived in Hazelton practically from
its beginning. They are pioneers
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-06
but to the citizens Of the state
and nation as well.

Even though we may live to
be great many years older than
we are at present it will be a
pretty hard thing for any of us
here in North Dakota to say that
we have seen a happier, pleas
anter, more prosperous year than
the one just past. If 1916 will be
only nearly as good to us of this
county and state as has been the
year 1915, there will be plenty
of reason for rejoicing when an.
other twelve-month rolls around.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-06

terment was made in the nsw
Catholic cemetery. The pail bear
ers were Simon Schmidt, Jos.
Hulm, Frank ]. Sahli and Lucas
Hill.
The great number Of people
that attended the funeral gave
proof Of in what high esteem
the deceased was held.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-06
IN PIONEER DAYS

ton Of John F. Cell a committee
consisting Of Dueald Campbell,
Erard Woorster and John Klyn.
stra was appointed to prepare
rules and bylaws for the govern
ment Of said association. A
committee was appointed to peti.
ton the legislature for further
legislation regarding protection
against prairie fires. The asso-
citation will meet again on Jan.
18th, at Williamsport.
Hampton Correspondence
Born, Jan 3, 1891, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Lawler, a son. Father,
mother and child doing well.
Frank and Charles Chesrown,
of Winona, are fixing up the
buildings on the John G. place
for MIR. McCrory.
There was a dance at Peter
Shier's on New Years Day. A
good time was had, which is al
ways the case at Peters.
Capt. John Parker has just re.
ceived his pension, with about
$500 back pay. He gets $40 a
month, and is sure Of an increase
of $40 more. ALI who know
Capt. Parker will say the right
man was hit this time, only the
pension should have been double
the amount.
South Prairie Correspondence
Messrs. R. ]. Dean, M. Maha.
|ney, M. Cantwell and Vim.
Browning are at Glencoe hunting
for deer.
Mr.. Westcott has returned
from Chicago where he went
with two carloads Of steers. He
says that the market is not very
good, on account Of the over.plus
of stock.
Livona Correspond ence
Wesley Baker, wife and family
visited Mr.. and Mrs. John Wilde,
Sunday.
Walter Bodtillier came down
to the river for a load Of wood,
Saturday.
John Baker and his father are
cutting and hauling out cord
wood for Merchant Connor, Of
Williamsport.
Some Of our huntsmen are dis
tinguishing themselves as good
marksmen. Last week Ed Hode-
kinson killed three deer, AquilIa
.Croghan one and Dave Roderick
one.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-06

Wanted--Men who desire to
earn over $l25.0O per month
write us today for position as
salesman; every opportunity for
advancement. Central Petro-
leum Co., Cleveland, Ohio.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-06

SALESMAN WANTED to so
licit orders for lubricating oils.
ereases and paints. Salary or
commission. Address THE HAIR,
VEY OIL CO., Cleveland, DAD.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-06
Auction Sale.

Auction Sale.
On Monday, January IL, 1916,
if stormy next day, beginning at
10 o'clock a. m, at my farm on
section 10, township 1873, range
70, eight miles west and two
miles south of Temvik, and is
miles northwest from Linton, /
will sell the following described
personal-property:
% head of fall pigs
l gray mare, with foal, IL years
old, weight 1900
] black mare, 10years old, weight
1400
/ gray horse, 10 years old, weight
1900
/ roam colt, 3 years old, weight
100
] bay colt, 2 years old, weight
1000
l black colt, 2 years old, weight
900
l black colt, 2 years old, weight,
900
S fresh mich cows
2 heifers, 2 years old, coming
fresh
! cow, coming fresh in spring
l steer, 2 years old
3 bulls, coming 2 years old
2 bulls, coming one year old
3 yearling heifer calves
/ Deering self-binder
/ Deering header
l Monitor drill
l disc harrow
l Dane stacker
/ sweep
l hay rake
2 Intersection harrows
l X.T.a1l fannino mill
I Emoreo,, r;d;na c,,lt;v,+o~
/ Ionn;o,c food ar;ndar
l tongueless Deere gang pillow, IL.
inch
| Deere breaking pillow, l4-inch
l Case breaking DloW. l6-inch
! Rradlev hra.I;na n,o,,, 1A;,.,
I l;etor iA;nch
rorn K;na n.r,,,,o ,,,,,o,.,,.
. 80 -as ..Aaue 'paeaeaei
Z VINO towers
2 wagons
l carriage
| single bnaov
| cart
! sled
/ h,v r,cl
10y .a ,o
e1aaary' loxl1
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1916-01-06
Subscribe for the Record.
Lost !, Or Betrayed.

Lost or Estrayed.
8 white geldines 8 years old,
about ! 600 pounds. Estrayed
from my Ranch on or about
November 18th. Any informa-
ton please notify
C. f. BIIRNSTAD,
adv-nvM Burnstad, A. Oak,
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-08-19
MOOSE NAME STEPHEN
SELECT DENVER MAN FOR Gov
ERNOR OF COLORADO.
Minority of Delegates Designate Com
pIete State Ticket After Majority
Decide Against Nominating.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver-After the Progressive
party of Colorado had decided 85 to
Al to not name a state ticket, the
minority delegates held meeting and
selected a ticket headed by John B.
Stephen for governor, which they will
seek to file by petition under the par
ty name.
Shortly after the close of the regu-
lar assembly the delegates who fav-
ored state ticket held their own
meeting in the smaller assembly room
at the Albany, announcing they in
tended to name primary candidates,
in spite of the majority vote, and
nominated the following ticket:
Governor, John B. Stephen, Denver.
Lieutenant governor, Patrick c.
Byrnes, Pueblo.
Attorney general, John c. Hipp
Denver.
Treasurer, J. l. Carper, Denver.
Secretary Of state, Herbert SWEET
Fort Collins.
Auditor, G. F. Stevens, Edgewater.
Superintendent of public instruction
Mrs. S. T. Shipman, Golden
Judge Supreme court, Robert Kerr
Colorado Springs.
Regents State University, E. A Mil
Ter, Fort Collins; May E. Todd, Den
yer.
Congressional nominees First dis
trict, Mrs. Hattie Howard, Denver;
Second district, Ralph R. brennan
Fort Morgan; Third district, d. R
Francis, Edgewater.
For presidential electors: Robert
Kerr, Ell Paso county; James H
Causey, Denver; l.. G. Kurtz, Las Ami
mas county; d. c. Burns, Denver;
Mrs. Ruth De Long Avery, Boulder
and Mrs Hattie X. Howard, Denver.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-08-19
PRESIDENT PROP o S e S EIGHT
HOUR DAY WITH REGULAR
SCALE FOR OVERTIME.
GAO AT CONFERENCE
THE RAILROADS AND MEN MUST
GET TOGETHER ON coMmiS-
SloN'S FINDINGS.
we.,ern Newspaper Union wev. Service.

wcstern Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington. Aug. 1T.-Presldent
wilson has completed a definite plan
for settlement OF the threatened rail
road strike, which he will submit to-
day to the general committee OF 6iO
representatives. of the employees and
to the managers committee.
AS outlined this morning the Presi-
d,nt's plan OF settling the dispute fol
lows:
THE railroads must concede
without qualification the eight.hour
day at the present pay fo= ten hours
THE men must agree not to in
sist upon their demand for pay and
one-half for overtime until commits
sion with plenary powers has had an
opportunity to investigate the report
on the cost of the demands to the car
rers.
3.-The railroads must waive their
contemporaries altogether.
Both the railroads and the men
must agree to get together on the
findings OF the commission with re-
spect to the cost of the overtime
scheme. If those findings develop
the fact that the cost would be ex-
oessive to the carriers the men must
consent to pro rata pay instead of pay
and half. If the findings disclose
the men should receive more than
TIC pro rata for overtime the rail
roads must consent to put into effect
the recommendations.
The President regards the plan he
has prepared. after a conference with
both sides. as fair one. which can
be accepted. He has fortified himself
with figures regarding the cost of an
eight-hour day to the railroads in or
der to enter fully into discussion
with both sides.
Should either side reject the pro-
pcsal it is understood the President
will turn to public opinion to force
settlement. 1t was stated that in
case the Presidents efforts fail. ac-
ton of some kind may be taken in
Congress.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-08-19
ALLIES SMASH TEUToN LINES.
French and British Advance to POSI-
ton That Threatens COMPLIES.

Paris.-The French and British,
striking with terrific force in three
directions on the Somme front, have
stormed nearly three miles OF Ger
man trenches, driving forward at
points to a depth of 300 to 800 yards.
the most important gains were made
by the British and French troops.
striking north from the point where
the allied lines meet. Maurepas and
Clery. two of the most important
points held by the Germans in this
sector, have been flanked on both
sides. according to the official state
ment issued by Paris.
The road also has been reached be-
tween Maurepas and Guillemont, the
latter town being the immediate OBJ
jective of the British. This advance
II maintained. brings the allies di-
rectly in front of the large railroad
town of Combles.
Berlin said to have offered Ruma-
mia territorial concessions if it will
remain neutral.
South of the Somme the French
stormed German trenches over
length OF about three-quarters of a
mile, driving forward in a southerly
direction from Belloy-en. Santerre
laris reports that considera ble
number Of prisoners were taken in
these operations.
Between June ith, when the Rus.
sian offensive was inaugurated, and
August 18th, Gen. Brussiloff's forces
captured more than 35S,OO0 men, the
war office at Petrograd announced.
The German troops are reported to
he preparing to undertake defense OF
Austrian port OF Trieste.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-08-19
REVENUE BOOST SHOWN
OVER s5i2, 100000 COLLECTED FOR
LAST FISCAL YEAR.
An Increase Of $1,000, 900 over 1915,
Persons Having Less than s2o'-
900 Paying Nearly s24,ooo,ooo
western Newspaper Union News Service.


decentralization by the In
ternal Revenue Bureau for the fiscal
year ended June 80 reached a total
OF s5l2,T23,2SS, an increase of SsT-
Oi2,26i over those for the fiscal year
1915.
A preliminary report made public by
Commissioner Osborne shows that OF
the total, 1887 ,7S6,035 came from Or
dinary collections and Sl24,931 ,2o3
from the income tax. OF the ordinary
revenue, SS4,27S.302 was collected un-
der the emergency tax law and the
rest came from the taxes on spirits,
tobacco, etc.
About s3S, 100000 accrued from sales
of documentary stamps, about S29,-
600 900 from the additional tax OF 80
cents per barrel on fermented liquors
and almost $7,O00,0 900 from special
taxes on bankers, brokers, theatres,
etc
The tax on normal incomes-those
over $4,000 and less than $4,000
produced s23.995,777. Incomes from
$4,000 to $4,000 produced s6,O91,7 ,775;
those from $4,000 to $4,000 pro-
duced s4,O71,362 those from $4,000
to 100000 produced s3,623,473; those
from 100000 to $250,000 produced
duced S10,93G,326 those from S250,OOO
to S5O0,00O produced S6,393,S59 and
those over 100000 produced s12,6i7,-
seq.
Offers of compromise were accept
ed involving s1S3,159.
The cost of collection of all inter
nal revenue is put at about $7,190,000,
compared with s6,S04 ,6S9 last year.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-08-19
5000 For cIoudburst Victims Mother.

Washington-The House of Repre-
sentatives passed Representative Hill
liard's bill to pay to Anna c. Parrett,
dependent mother of Ralph G. Dusell,
$500, that amount being the equiva-
lent of one years salary which Du-
sell was receiving from the Biologi-
cal Survey when he was accidentally
drowned July 13, 1915, in a flood
caused by cloudburst on main
Beaver creek, twelve miles west of
Newcastle, Wyo.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-08-19
Try Hundred Mexicans as Traitors.

Chihuahua City. Mex.-Preparation
are under way here for the greatest
series OF courtmartials ever held in
the nation, in an effort to stamp out
disloyalty in northern Mexico. One
hundred prominent figures in Mexican
politics are held awaiting trial here
in connection with the discovery Of
recent revolutionary plots, and hun.
dreds OF witnesses have been sum.
moned from over the republic In the
first OF the court-martials. j. Arrolla,
= priest. was found not guilty.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-08-19
Invites Mexican Board to Denver.

Washington Congressman Hilliard
is endeavoring to have the Mexican
board of mediation hold its sessions
at Denver. He took the matter up
with Secretary Lane and Justice
Prandeis, two members of the COM
mission, and also with the secretary
of state and pointed out that Denver
is an ideal place for the sittings OF
the commission.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-08-19
Wilson viii Not Make Speaking Tour

Washington.-After conference
between President Wilson and the
members of the Democratic campaign
committee, Vance Mccormick, chair
man Of the national committee, an
nounced that the President would
make no speaking tour, but probably
would accept invitations to speak at
different places.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-08-19
$500, 900 to Teach Girl Motherhood

Detroit-EstaDlish of school
for teaching girls motherhood is pro-
rill Palmer, widow of former United
States Senator Thomas w. Palmer.
She died recently at Great Neck, l.. l..
The amount left for that purpose will
approximate 100000. 81 hold pro-
foundly' says the will, "the convic-
tion that welfare Of any community
Is divinely and hence inseparably de-
pendent upon the qualities Of it's
motherhood and the spirit and charac-
ter of its homes
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-08-19
Wilson Notification Set for Sept. 2

Washington.-Formal notification to
President Wilson of his nomination
will take place Sept. 2. That day was
definitely selected and arrangements
made for the President to go to Long
Branch, N. j., for the ceremony. The
President has completed his speech of
acceptance. The notification speech
will be made by Senator James.
The Monte Vista journal., 1916-08-19
To Notify Fairbanks Aug '''

Indianapolis, Ind.-The notl,,'j tu rajr.
ceremonies at which Charles bis
banks will be told officlaiiy nondL
nomination as the RepupiieaA, ,old at
date for vice president will De n' atter.
his residence at 2 o'clock on 'H'
noon of Aug. 81.