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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04
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COUNTY OFFICERS SWORN M
Newly Elected Officers Take Oaths
and File Bonds Tuesday
Afternoon.

The county board of commissioners
met Tuesday afternoon in regular ses-
sion, as provided by law, and. pro-
ceeded to organize for the ensuing
year. NJ. a. Klein, retiring COM
missioner from this district. and the
hold-ovcr members proceeded to open
bids for officers bonds. Following
the acceptance of the bond bids.
Messrs. Du Heaume, of the Fourth
district. and Weber, of the Third, dual
flied.
The new board, composed of Nc
Conville, Lee and the two new mem
bcrs, organized by electing f. J. Nc
Convllle, chairman. Mr.. McConvilIe
represents the Fifth district and is the
father of the board in point of service.
T.. H Brant, former chairman,
VINO VIII take over the office of county
auditor at the April meeting, rendered
ms resignation as commissioner from
the First district. The board of ap-
pointing officials then proceeded with
the work of filing the vacancy. The
law provides that the remaining com.
mssioncrs. the county auditor and the
county Judge shall fill n vacancy on the
board Accordingly G. B.. Carley,
county judge, and j. X. Snyder, coun-
ers and the voting began. Mr.. Sny-
der ruled that it would be necessary
for Il formal nomination to be made
before any name could be considered
by the appointing board. l.. Du
Heaumc nominated j H Richardson.
OF the Sand Greek country. C.. B.
Carlcy nominated Roy Ycatcr, of the
HaZclton ncighborhood On the first
ballot McConvile did not vote, through
mistaken idea that as chairman of
the board of county commissioners he
only voted in case of tie. The bal
lot resulted three to t,yc in favor of
Hcatcr. There being six votes re-
quired to be cast and Ycatcr having
received but three, /. was necessary
to ballot again before majority vote
could be secured On the second bal
lot, Mr.. McConvillc also voted and
the result stood four for Richardson
and two for Yeater. Had the board
been dcadlocked the law provides that
the county treasurer be called in to
cast the deciding ballot. However.
Mr.. Richardson had received the re-
CURED number and such action was not
necessary.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04

viii be watched with keen interest by
the citizens of the community. The
Office pays n salary of $1,000 a wear
which is well worth the effort To SO.
cure or to maintain AZ the case NAV
be.
The mail carriers went out over
their routes Monday to get the large
grist OF Christmas mail to patrons
Each took their auto and an extra
man with a scoopshovel in case of
emergency. They got through all O.
X, but by Tuesday morning the snow
was so deep and had driftcd so that
1T was Impossible for them to make
their trips, even with teams. Nor
could they get through yesterday.
Nearly all Of the weekly, and many
OF the daily newspapers throughout
the country are raising their subscrip-
ton price, beginning January first.
The Republican editor has been rack
ing his BRAIN along with the rest Of
them, trying to decide Just what to do.
We have decided to let the matter rest
for two or three months yet. If we
can collect good portion OF our back
subscriptions and get good string of
paid in advance subs, we believe we
can worry through the year on tho
less profit caused by the soaring prices
on everything that goes towards get
ting out newspaper, But if our de-
linqucnts fail to come in promptly.
we must take the same precautionary
steps against bankruptcy and boost
the price. Now, this decision puts it
right up to our subscribers. If YOU
owe US FOR subscription, help to keep
the price the same by settling the back
account and getting into the year in
advance column
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04

w. j. Prater was nominated fol
secretary of the senate by Senate,
Thomas Pendray, of Jamestown, and
the Bismarck man was made the
unanimous choice of the AZ senators
present and voting. w. P. Mills, OF
Rock Lake, was selected sergeant al
arms in the same manner.
Taking leaf from the houses pro.
gram, the senate will leave the man,
ing of the other employees to special
committee. The senate also imme.
diately after organizing named a com.
mittee on committees, to confer with
the president in making his selections
The members of this important com.
mittee are Allen, Senno, Hyland and
Thoreson.
To notify the house of the senate's
organization, Paulson, Pendray and
Skies were named, and to notify the
two governors that the senate is now
in readiness to receive any communi-
cations they may wish to make, Heck
ell, Wexford and Rowe were selected i.
The senate by unanimous vote
named Senator Henry McLain, of Ca
valier, pro tenn. The remainder of
the afternoon session was devoted to
routine matters. Committee appoint
ments were framed up and the senate
then adjourned until o'clock tomor-
row afternoon, when it will meet in
joint session with the house in the lat
ter's chamber to witness the inaugu-
ration of the newly-elected officers and
to listen to Governor Hanna's exaug-
ural and to Governor Frazier's inaug-
ural addresses.
But two members of the senate were
absent when the senate convened and
but very few house members were not
in their seats.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04
Letter From Former Resident
New Hartford, Iowa,
12I28'16.
Mr.. F. B. Streeter,
Linton, N. Oak #,

20 10.
Mr.. F. B. Streeter,
Linton, N. Oak,
Dear Sir:
We arc always glad to get the Rec
ord that we may know how everything
is progressing in Emmons county
where we spent six years and made
many warm friends and acquaintances,
and where our interests still are.
We were shocked when we heard of
Mr.. Kurtz's death, as during our ac-
quaintance with him we had many
very pleasant talks. Also Mrs. W.
U. Brown, our neighbor, and who we
learned TO love and respect.
Am working with brother here in
garage and electric light plant and
enjoy the work; also the friends of our
boyhood days; was born and lived here
until twenty-three years of age.
Crops were excellent here the past
year and with the prevailing high
prices, prosperity reigns.
With best wishes for happy and
prosperous New Year for Emmons
county, / remain,
Respectfully yours,
W. F. DODD.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04

of the second district, which is keen.
! ly interested in having a competen,
man in the position-for the appoint
mcnt of R. A. Ycater.
ID. d. Bidwell, who last week was
reported as having pneumonia, il.
somewhat recovered and was able ia
be about again, but took relapse
and is again confined to his bed.
The editor and family were among
, those to try the motoring stunt in
the Christmas day blizzard. 1t was
not the most enjoyable joy ride we
ever had, but we got there and back
again just the same.
Quite colony of Hazclton folks
will gather at Deland, Florida, during
the winter, including besides Mr.. and
Mrs. Malchcrt, Mr.. and Mrs. l. A.
Armstrong, Mr.. and Mrs. julius
Sauer and Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Yea
ter.
II. a. Armstrong got all ready to
depart for Chicago and Ohio Wednes-
day but on account of no trains run
ming was forced to stay at home day
or two longer. From Ohio. where
Mr.. Armstrong will join his wife.
they will go to Florida and other
southern points to spend the winter,
returning in March by way of Wash
ington, D. c., to take in the inaugura-
tion ceremonies.
Anybody addressing Cloyd Kurtz
will please prefix the Mister" from
now on because it adds dignity and
age, and makes il more fitting cogno-
men for full fledged-dyed-ir-the
wool daddy. Yes, sir, its papa and
mama J. G. Kurtz now, for last Fri
day morning, December 22d, the stork
and Santa Claus combined forces and
brought this couple bouncing baby
boy; son and heir for Christmas
present. Cloyd is as tickled as boy
with new top, and who can blame
him.
Two petitions have been circulated
the past week for the Office Of post
master at Hazelton. One by B. F.
klabunde, who aspires for the posi-
tion, and one by w. b. Andrus, the
present, postmaster, who wishes of
course to hold down the job. Since
the postoffice was made third class
one last October, it no longer comes
under the civil service but is an ap-
pointivc one; and, as this is demo-
cratic administration there is of course
a chance that a change may be made
in the local Office and it is perfectly
fitting that democrat try for the job.
On the other hand, Mr.. Andrus is a
republican but will present his peti-
ton of efficiency and try to keep the
office. 1t is understood both aspir-
ants are getting good list of names
on their petitions and the outcome
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04
NOTICE: HOTEL CHANGE.

l wish to announce to the public that
l have taken over the management of
the Linton House and that the same
will be conducted as a first class hotel.
Good accommodation will be provided
for regular and transient guests. with
good meals at reasonable prices.
will appreciate any courtcsies in the
way Of patronage.
r. G.. SCOTT, Prop.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04
BERLIN READY FOR PEACE.
Failure or Success of Overtures Rest
With Entente, German Diple-
mats Believe.

Washington, Jan. 1.-Germany
stands ready to discuss peace with
the Allies on the conditions they have
named in their reply to the overtures
OF the Teutonic powers.
This is the official German. view of
peace prospects authoritively stated
today.
German officials believe that their
government will declare, either public
~ or confidentially to President Viii
son, the willingness to negotiate furth-
er for the termination Of the war, tax
ing into full consideration the Allies
demands for restitution of conquered
territory. reparation of injured bellig-
ente and guarantees for the future
preservation Of peace.
II the German overtures do not lead
TO peace, it is stated, it will be be-
cause the Allies are unwilling to de-
clare the great struggle deadlock
and are bent upon continuing the war
IN the hope Of debating victor's
terms.
Entente diplomats opine that any
further move by Germany will be a
blum and sham, as the Allies note
characterized the Berlin overtures,
and predict that the Teutonic powers
will show themselves unwilling to meet
unequivocally the conditions named by
the Entente.
In one place the Entente reply says
that the conduct of Germany requires
penalties, reparation and guaran-
ties" and in another asserts "that no
peace ID possible so long as they (the
Allies) have not secured reparation
for violate rights and liberties, the
recognition of the principle of nation
alities and Of the free existence of
small states; SO long as they have not
brought about settlement calculated
to end once and for all forces which
have constituted perpetual menace
to the nations and to afford the only
effective guaranty for the future Sc
curity of the world"
The German view is that the Teu-
tonic powers are ready to discuss rep
aration. They are willing to make
reparation for the violation of Bel
sium neutrality if the Allies will
make reparation for the violation of
Greek neutrality.
Germany, it is stated, yields moth
ing to the Allies in recognizing "the
principle Of nationalities and the free
existence of small states" and. pro-
poses that only German treatment Of
Belgium but the peace discussion
shall include not the Allies treatment
of Greece.
Likewise Germany asserts readiness
to- disenss guarantees for the future
security Of the world including the
freedom Of the seas, disarmament and
. league to enforce peace.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04
ARIZONA HAS MERRY SCRAP
Armed Deputy Sheriff Keeps Newly
Elected Governor Out Of
Office.

Phoenix, Ariz. Jan Interest in
the efforts of G. w. p. Hunt, demo-
cratic claimant to the Office of COVER
nor of Arizona, to prevent occupancy
of the Office by Thos. E. Campbell,
republican, who was formally inaugur-
ated today, centered tonight in the
probable legal steps expected to fol-
low.
An armed deputy sheriff acting, he
said, on the authority of Leroy Ladd,
Hunts private secretary. prevented
Campbell from occupying the COVER
nor's Office. A suggestion by Camp
bell adherents that the doors be bro
ken down provoked cheers from the
crowd which witnessed the inaugura-
tion, but Campbell counselled the en-
ployment Of orderly means and the
crowd dispersed quietly.
a fo-.aal dems,,d is to be made up
on Hunt tomorrow to surrender the
Office and turn over all official papers,
it was announced tonight. In the
event this is refused, counsel for
Campbell stated that Hunt will then
be served with notice Of application
for a writ of mandamus, adding that
arrangements had been made for the
issuance Of an alternative writ in the
s,,nyoynn co.,rt 8s - .s
1t was explained that Campbell in
this manner will be identified as the
de facto governor Of the state before
legislature conyenes Monday, Jan. 81
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04

Estrayed.-A bay, mare, weight
l,lO0 pounds White spot on nose
and face. No brand Left hin some
what surken Has been gone from
my place FOR about Il month. Re-
ward offered ior information leading
to her recovery! Jacob Moch. Il. Il
!. Linton, n. d.. owner .-Ad,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04
BERNDT KILLED IN BISMARCK
Bullet Plunges Through Heart in
Front of County Building
Early Tuesday

Bismarck, Jan. 2.--Lying face
downward on the main walk leading
to the Burleigh county courthouse and
but distance of about so feet from
the entrance, the body of States At
torney H. R. Brendt, 1O4 Avenue A,
was found dead shortly after $3.50
o'clock this morning by M. A. Lee,
jailer, who notified Sheriff French.
A bullet wound through the heart
and 30 calibre Luger revolver found
no less than two feet from his left
hand, indicated suicide. The shot
passed through the heart, exiting just
below the neck. Surrounding the
body were several state documents
and two large black grips. These
were to be filed with Clerk of Cour.
Fischer. Saturday the term of the
Office of the states attorney had ex-
pired. -
Leaving his home early this morn
ing, States Attorney H. R. Berndt
went to his Office and procuring the
records for the term which just ex-
pired, he made his way towards the
court house. At the corner of the
Methodist church, the attorney is said
to have stopped and remained for
some time as if meditating. He re-
mained there about twenty minutes.
That was about o'clock.
M. A. Lee, jailer of the county Jail,
had left the courthouse shortly after
8 o'clock for his home, 20S Fifth street.
He passed down the main walk leading
to building. It was about 8:15
O'Clock when he left the building, and
on returning to the court house Is or
20 minutes later, discovered the body
of the states attorney lying face
downward. Sheriff French was noti-
fled and took charge until the arrival
of Justice j. o. Varney, who acted
as coroner in the absence of Coroner
Beer. Webb's undertaking establish
ment was notified and the body was
removed about 9:45 o'clock.
Death must have been instant as
was disclosed by the wound, which
was an ugly one. The attorney was
clad in his winter overcoat, and wore
a light pair of gloves. His glasses
were found beside his head and his
pipe fell from his mouth as the body
was picked up. He had reached a
point Just SO feet from themain door
Of the building in which he had served
the county Jail as its legal advisor for
four years. Just recently he moved
his Offices to the downtown district.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04
NOTICE.

1t is requested that those families
which still have the measles will re.
frain from sending their children to
school until all members are well
again.
o. 1. SHEFLOE, Prin.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04
hazsltan Happenings.

Republican. December 2s.
1t is understood a petition will be
presented to the board by voters from
both the 9Th district and by a great
many citizens from the western part
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04
NOTES FROM THE COUNTY
SUPT. OF SHOOTS.

The New Year does not bring as
great a change in the teaching force
of our county -as it usually docs.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04

See the new Meat Market ad of the
City Meat Market on another page.-
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04


Bismarck, Jan. 3.-"Accidental'
was the verdict handed down by the
coroner's jury shortly after noon today
at the inquest into the death of ex-
States Attorney H. R. Brendt, who
was found dead Tuesday morning in
the court yard with revolver at his
side.
The inquest was held in the sheriff s
Office, before Acting Coroner J. O..
Varney, w. A. Stickney, A. Daw-
son and w. E. Rau were the jurors
The witnesses were: Rev. R. Strutz,
DR.. w. H. Bodenstab, John Eli, M. /.
A. Lee, AL. Hendrix, Sheriff J. P.
Lee and Justice Varney.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-01-04

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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-03-15
Benton Drug Company

The capital of Polk is making
an effort to have another rural
route established out of that city.
Farmers living within lea Than
two miles of town receive mail
by way of Charleston, taking three
days for mail from Benton to
reach them. -Etowah New Era.
NOTICE. ). E. Cook, register,
has been appointed by the presi-
dent of the board of commerce to
make out and file all offers for
factory sites. Those having such
to submit should see him at his
office on or before Thursday,
March %, when at called session
of the board all offers will be
opened in due form. These must
be in writing on the regular print
ed form. J. L. Brewer,
President,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-03-15
From Weak and Lame
To Well and Strong

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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-03-15
Co to Sunday school.

Attorney Chas. May6eld Of
Cleveland was in Benton. We'd
nesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Center
came down from Ducktown one
day this week.
Z. A. Clark and w. H. Calhoun
of Prendergast route /, were in
town Wednesday.
The death of Hon. Eugene E.
WINS, who died recently in Wash
ington, D. c., takes away one of
East Tennessee's brightest men.
He had been for a short while
secretary to Congressman John A.
Moon, having taken the place Of
his father, 10 ]. Wins, who died
some time ago.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-03-15

The National guardsmen from
Benton are expected home today
(Thursday,) with the exception of
Captain Russell and First Sergeant
Robinson, who will assist in
checking up" Those of Com
pany A who do not live III Benton
will not be required to come here,
but will be sent directly home.
All of the company's material will
be shipped to the home armory
here and stored away,
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-03-15
Benton Property
For Sale Cheap

A 4-room dwelling and two lots,
80x1o0 feet
Two vacant lots, good level
house sites.
A small 3-room house and an
acre of ground.
A. 4-room dwelling and an acre
Of good land.
Half cash or good notes, balance
on time. Your rent three years
will pay for home.
WILL HARRISON.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-03-15

R. L. Ramsey of Archville was
in Benton, Wednesday.
Mrs. w. W. Kirksey OF route l
was in Benton one day this week.
c. V. Leslie of Greenville, S.
c., was visiting friends in Benton
Monday.
Francis Painter will begin the
erection of a neat residence on the
Baptist church pike.
Mrs. T. ]. Burns, of East Chat
tanooga, is visiting Mrs. Isaac
Nicholson, in West Benton.
George Green, one of the old
citizens of the mountains, near
Cookston creek, died at his home
Sunday, March II.
Ben Ayers is preparing to build
a neat residence on the lots he
purchased from w. H. Williamson
on the Benton Station boulevard.
Married-near the Ocoee Bap-
fist church, at 9 80 a. M, Sunday
March IL, Robert Cronan and
Miss Ida Dillbeck, Esq. w. F..
Russell officiating. The News
Joins their friends in wishing them
a happy and prosperous journey
through life.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-03-15
o. E. S. VIII Give Play
at the Court House
Monday Night, March 10

low MRS. Vernon Cloydl who
playf We Symphony on We
Harpfichord.
A lyft of We Tunef and We Singerf.
TUNES.
No. /, On Springfield Mountain.
2, Windfor. 3, Greenfield.
4, How Tediouf and Tafteleff.
S, My Bonnie. 6, Importantly
7. The Lightning Bug.
8, Roll On Silver Moon.
9, Solo by Sandy McPherfon.
10, Greenwich.
IL, Solo. Fiddle Juliuf Caefar
IL, The Midnight cry.
Is, Jingle Bellf Solo by
Sylvia Nightengale.
IA, When You and l Were
Young Maggie.
IS, Greenville.
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-03-15
Catarrh Cannon Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS. as they
cannot reach the seat Of the disease
CAtaFrh Is a local disease. greatly m
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Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-03-15
Supper and Spelling Match
Successful.

To raise funds for inside finish
and furnishing for the Methodist
church building here, an old
fashioned spelling match and sup
per were given at the court house
Thursday evening of last week,
with about $50 people in attend
ance. A committee of ladies of
the church, assisted by several
ladies of other denominations. pro-
vided the supper, which lasted
from S to 1880, when the spelling
matches commenced. The first
match was cross spelling among
the smaller grades of grammar
school students, who did we'll,
the second was trap spelling by the
same grades, and the main match
was a double cross spelling match
alternating between the grammar
grades and all older persons, max
ing four lines from the two pairs
of captains toward the circuit
court room walls, nearly hundred
spoilers participating.
Rev. J. E. Robinson was the
prize winner. being given the
Webster's Blueback Speller used
in the contest. All the books
used for spelling in the schools of
this place since 1889. except one
used about $780,, were at hand.
The prcceed re- am
Polk County news. [volume] (Benton, Tenn.) 191?-1983, 1917-03-15

You owe it to yourself and your
state to attend Sunday school on
April 9Th, Co Sunday School
Day. If you find there any good
for yourself, or BY opportunity to
do good for another, become a
permanent member.