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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
Booml Boom! Booml

The small firm Of Col. Nash & Co.,
consisting Of Nash, Mcintyre, O'Brien,
Pattin, Noble, Brooke, Morgan, Cowen,
NcClory and McGee, who hang their
shingles in obscure backallcys of this
commercial centre, have mustered
enough cash from their depleted prac-
tice to pay ten cents line for this, their
first "boom advertisement" They do
what business in small way that falls
to their lot, with an unobtrusiveness
that does not smack Of enough gall to en-
title them to a place in the front rank
of the profession. But they trust to
time for the tardy recognition Of their
vet unacknowledged. merits. They
have at last made up their minds that
advertising pays. Have ordered u
carload Of type writer's and a
national seal. Are having their
photos printed on Prang's prize
cards and labeled on several patent
medicines. They thus hope to reach all
classes Of society in novel and unas-
suming way. These will be distributed
with copies Of the presidents message
and Ayers almanac. Several insurance
agents have kindly agreed to furnish
them with blottinp paper and the hotels
with spoiled pens. The new firm in
tend to make collections specially, and
to that end will keep rig on the road
at all times (when they can borrow Dr..
Camps ponies and McCollum's bus).
Every member OF the firm accompanies
each expedition. The bus will be rigged
up with money vault and morgue.
"Money or DEATH Is their motto. Ii
they succeed in this they will move their
Office to more pu,lic quarter and go,
Mclaggart to paint them sign on a
s!ingle to hang in the rink. We are be.
ginning TO realize and appreciate the
truth OF the scri plural swing, Blessed
be- that man who blows hi own horn;
for that man who blows no! |, /, own horn,
that mars horn shall not l.. hluwed."
NA>n Co.
Rlts. AttOrncv- 1T Law.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
Artesien Well.

Messrs. Widmeicr 81 Weiermuller,
propriotors of the Devils Lake roller
mills, and John A. Brown, the well-bor-
or and farmer, have ordered Il complete
outfit for boring artesian wells. The
millers intend sinking shaft at the ives,
end of their engine room for the purpose
of obtaining supply of water that will
enable them to run their mill night and
day. Withth apparatus they have sent
for depth Of 600 feet can be bored. This
is greater depth than the average artes-
Ian we'll In Dakota, and no doubt plen-
tiful supply Of water will DO obtained.
After the experiment is made at the mill. {.
If successful, the city authorities should
figure tho cost Of putting down Il shaft for
public we'll. A good artesian we'll
would be an economical thing for Devils
f0ka
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
British Gold for Devils Lake.

By all act Of parliament passed. August
4, tho British government decided to
turn over to the Laurence Townley o.
tate the enormous sum Of $500, ,00O, 900 In
money and 100000 acres of land situated
in the heart Of England. This estate was
inherited by four brothers named Chase.
Three Of them came to this country be-
fore the revolution. The direct heirs Of
these brothers arc said to number 800.
Aquilla Chase, one Of the brothers, was
the grandfather Of Mrs. A. J. Havilaud,
mother of Elmer r. Haviland, of this
city, who informs us that settlement of
the estate Is expected within the next
three years. Mr.. Haviland's many
friends here feel like econgratulating him
now. Being tho great grand child OF one
Of the four immediate heirs, his proper
ton will extend tar into the millions.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
The Farmers and the Elevators.

Editor Devils Lake Inter- Ocean: DEAR
SIR: In addition u my last weeks let
tor for tho perusal Of the Ramsey coun-
ty farmers, let mo cite another cogent
reason why the Farmers Union Elevator
Co. would be direct benefit. They
have lost through the agency Of fraud
and manipu alton in this their infant
year from natures BOUNTY for tho pnst
seasons steady toll, about s15, 600. Now,
let me tell them they have in their midst
as a pioneer settler, the energetic and
cnterprislng o. B. Corset, who says 10
farmers, III will pay you three cents per
bushel moro for your wheat cheeks than
the elevator company. provided they
guarantee grades" What does that
meanf 1t certainly means three cents
per bushel more to the farmers of Ram
sey county for the produce of tl.eir labor
and it indirectly means that the county
is $4,000 richer ON the supposition Of n
weld Of 5O0,OOO bushels of marketable
wheat, which is rather small estimate,
but enough to show the necessity ofhav.
ing our own elevator and competitive
markets. How long they are going to
submit to such extortion is for them TO
determine.
Farmers and all others interested in
the welfare Of Ramsey county, by what
right do the elevator companies refuse
to guarantee gradesi Are they thus en-.
powered by legislative enactment or by
interstate commercial requirements, II
not they have no more right TO tell US
they will not guarantee grades than we
have to tell them their dollar il only
worth ninety cents. Farmers, il there
is any precedent for su, action on their
part, why should it be tolerated, and
thus lei them take from US. this season,
nearly enough money u pay our cour,.
ty debt; or, in other words, pay for rif.
teen county schools at q cost of $1,000
each? that il 30 much needed. to en-
tighten the youth Of our young and
growing settlement.
Impartially and with all fairness be-
tween man and man, il We had the pre-
sumption to tell them their dollar was
only worth rinety cents, what do you
think they would say7 In all pro o'abii-
ity II our coat tail was out Of reach they
would he satisfied with scanning " over
carefully and conclude by saying, ''Them
fellows came from Devils Lake and the
devil himself must be in them for they
have the DEVILS own cheek" Respect
fully, P. KELLY.
TRACY, Dec. is.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
day. Mr.. Johnson is engaging In the
stock business on an extensive scale. He
has some fine blood stock to begin with.

day. Mr.. Johnson Is engaging IN the
stock business on an extensive scale. He
has some fine blood stock to begin with.
Frank B. Bartlett, one Of the pioneers
Of Dakota, was in town Tuesday and
Wednesday to have an ugly tooth ex-
tracted. Mr.. Bartlett expects to visit In
Maine, his native state, during tho holi-
days.
Aug. Pulst, one Of tho industrious
young farmers of this region. was In
town Tuesday making preparations for
one of the most important events III his
life. August is good boy and deserves
perpetual happiness.
George Percival has polished pair Of
rams horns that for crookedness resem-
BILE a pair of cork screws. 1t is the same
pair of horns that some of the boys swore
they saw on the head of Sam Dodd's bear
Thanksgiving night.
Father Jerome, Of Fort Totem, has
been appointed pastor Of the Catholic
congregation Of Devils Lake. The
church will be put In order by the COM
mittee, and services will be held on
Christmas day at IL a. m.
w. II. Bradley has placed upon our
desk specimen Of hen fruit so large In
size that our readers would say we are
crazy were We to give the dimensions In
inches. The joke on this particular egg
is that it Is the first product Of a pullet;
it is also ajoke on the pullet.
w. A. Hillhouse, the pioneer hardware
merchant of Dunseith, came down Satur.
day evening and left on Mondays train
for the east to engage In matrimonial
enterprise in which he will be one of the
''better halves" Will Hlllhouse is All
excellent young gentleman, and his many
friends hope he will be happy.
The attention Of Judge Wishart was oc
cupied Thursday hearing the case o.
Regan vs.. Coykendall. The evidence
being all heard elaborate arguments were
made by Messrs. jas. F. O'Brion and
John w. Maher, attorneys for the re-
spective parties. Judge Wishart reserv'
ed his decision until next Tuesday.
A runaway team laden with fioul
caused considerable co,nmotion in vicin.
ity of Fourth and Arnold avenue. II
making an abrupt turn OH the corner the,
came in contact with another team and
the sidewalk In front of Hope Bros.
which brought them to Il stand still.
Justice A. w. Thompson, of Mime
waukan township, was In town Wednes
day and informed tho INTER-OCEAN N tha
he performed his first marriage ceremo
ny on Tuesday, the 18th, uniting in holy
bonds Mr.. George Reddington and Mis-.
Lena G. Rudd. Justice Thompson think.
he could have tied tho knot tighter il
John Brown aud Smith Fassct had no
been present.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
The Fair.

The fair given by the ladies of the
Presbyterian church closed last night
with an amusing pantomime. The re-
ceipts we're quite large. The fair opened
Tuesday evening with a delicious sup
per. Wednesday evening there we're
literary and musical exercises of an in
teresting nature. The fair was postponed
over Thursday evening on account of the
Masonic installation, and quite a num-
Der of the Masons returned the courtesy
last evening by attending.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
North Dakota Winter WINDS

The only winter we have had in this
part Of Dakota this year came with the
south wind; that Is, it was blown here
from some of the more southern climes.
When the wind changes and comes from
the northwest we can feel the effects of
the regular Montana Chinook The
mercury Immediately goes up, the snow
begins to melt and the atmosphere is
quite springlike. The theory which pre-
walls in the east that northwestern Dako-
ta's winter winds come directly from the
north pole is erroneous. The warm Pa
citic breeze is waited across Montana and
spreads over this portion of Dakota like
balm.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
Masonic Installation.

Thursday evening Minnewaukan
Lodge, No. IS, A. F. and A. NJ, public
ly installed the officers for the ensuing
year. The Odd Fellows hall Was crowd
ed with invited guests, at least 225 per.
sous, ladies and gentlemen, being pres.
ent. Capt. Parker, Of Csndo, acted as
installing officer and Capt. Atkins, Of
the same place, acted as marshal. Both
these gentlemen are advanced in Ma
sonary aud have occupied important po.
sitions among the craft in Missouri.
The officers installed were: o. B. Cor.
sett, w. NJ; A. B. Bennett. 8. w.; II.
c. Hansbrough, ]. w.; c. W. Kelley,
Treasurer; D. E. Morgan, Secretary; w.
J. Christie;;S. D.; R. R. Howard. j. d.;
Allen Mettler, tiles; John A. Percival,
8. s.; l.. Council, J.s. After the ceremo-
MES Mr.. Corsett read very interesting
and entertaining paper on the history
and objects Of Masonry, at the couclu.
sion Of which the guests repaired to the
Benham house and there psrtook Of q
splendid supper. The dining room was
handsomely decorated with flags and
evergreens, and q mammoth square
and compasses composed Of Lsba.
non cedar twiss, with the familiar
"G." depending in the center. Rev.
Mr.. Sheckler pronounced the divine
blessing over the 6rst spread, aud Rsv.
Mr.. Converse invoked the blessings Of
the Deity when the chairs had been oc-
cupied the second time. Following this
repast came replies I" few appropriate
toasts b, Messrs. Council, Copeland,
Brooke, Bennett aud Hsnsbrough. after
which the guests dispersed thoroughly
pleased with the evenings entertain
ment. Space admitting, our next issue
will contain Mr.. Corse,t's interesting
paper and the replies to the toasts, 80
far as the reporter is enabled 10 gather
them. Mr.. and Mrs. Benham were tho
objects Of heartiest congratulations by
all for their magnificent supper and the
tasty decorations. Capt. Atkins said he
had attended more than dozen Ma
sonic bnnquets in st Louis, but nev er
sat down to more delicious repast than
on this occasion.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
Farmers Elevator.

Following are few OF the opinions OF
leading farmers In regard to tho proposed
union elevator:
f. X. Merrick-I think 1t will be bcu-
eficial to all farmers.
J. A. llorne-Give " q union elevator
by all means.
William Sparks-I consider the scheme
practical and for the good Of Ramsey
county.
Smith Fassstt-I think that farmers
elevator will make Devils Lake the best
wheat market in Ramsey county.
w. II. Garver--I think II farmers will
subscribe S25 stock to the farmers' union
elevator they will never regret.
Frank Pitcher-The scheme to build Q
farmers elevator II In my opinion good
ono, and should be patronized by every
farmer In Ramsey county.
Wm. Elliott think every farn.or
will save two cents per bushel each year
by subscribing s25 for an elevator.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
The Hunters.

Billy Oswald, George Treat, Billy
Doll and Mr.. Taylor, piloted by r.
X. Bratton, got back Wednesday
from their bear hunt. The party first
went to Tiger hill, west Of Turtle noun
tain, and not finding any tigers, travel
ed east until they came to the Pembina
mountains. Here they killed two deer
and several jack rabbits. George Treat
says he could have done better in the
dear line at home. The boys are consid-
erably weatherbeaten and have immense
appetltes.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
Pulling Match.

The Greco-Romsn pulling match st
Lynch & Gorman's billiard hall Thurs.
day evening, attracted an audience Of In
terested spectators. The iirst trial WAS
between VIM. German and Larry Rysou,
which eliminated in the proves OF the
former prevailing. The next wss BE-.
tween Mr.. German and an athletic eeu-
tleman named Thos. McKeuua. Il sp-
peared in this later encounter that Greek
had unexpectedly run :4foul Of s;Her.
cules. ~ this trial was stubbornly con.
tested and numerous calls on tie ref
erees for decisions wore made. This
also was decided In favor Of Ar. G.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19

Invitations are out for the grand mas
querade carnival to be gwen at the Union
roller rink Christmas night. Ralph
Howard Is engaged In extensive prepar-
atoms to make this the grandest carnival
ever held in Devils Lake. Four valu-
able prizes are offered and number or
our young people are making great ef-
forts to capture them.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
City Board.

The city trustees met last Friday
evening, present Trustees Mann, Dodd,
Moore and Lynch. The marshal's sal.
ary, which was reduced to $50 per month
at a previous meeting, was. on motion of
President Mann, increased to the old
figure, S6D, Trustees Mann, D id and
Lynch voting yes and Trustee Moore
voting no.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
THE YEARS 11rPRov11a1nrs.
What Devils Lake Has Done IN q
Substantial Way in 1885.


Last years record Of building and Inn
provements reached close upon 800, ,o0O.
This was due chiefly to the loss caused
by our geat fire, which swept away the
principal business houses Of the city and
not few residences. When the record
OF the 1884 improvements was published
in the INrER-OcEAN . year ago, no one
would have believed that the record Of
1885 would reach $4,000 to e7s, 900. We
have had no destructive fires this year
and there has been no rebuilding. All
the improvements made this year Is new
work. and Is simply growth. Is the fol-
lowing list will show. We are aware
that the record IL incomplete, aud be
lieve that 1t falls &c, 900 short Of the im-
provements actually made. but It " as
nearly correct ~ hurried canvass will
insure:
Devils Lake Boiler nils, capacity 10 hasrel1
per day, three story building, +oxso. With hase.
ment. and brick engine ruon l6xlO. Thish
the nust onplsts mill vest of Grand Forks. .sl70oC
Minneapolis Northern Elevator Co. sdditios 70
elevator capacity +ooo 200
C Budde. two-story bsick store, 1axoo, are
proof, Fourth eo0o
Red River Valley Elevator Co, elevator of $3.50
buahel cAparisy... eoCc
high, 25xl0). Fourth aad Al aod d....-........ $50
Me!hoitss church edhcs 90 riish strsss ssxt0.
M.ss.y ..iSn aud billiard I. sssa
Lord, two,at"ry rr.,dsues, sixth nd XIsoid III
Htgbee, residence 9lxlO. vinh strsse...... lisI
Moen. rssidsnce. sD!ss rinh strsss......... 50
Mn Dxna, residencs Hfth ssrsse 80
Chaa Buddo, tWv-k ~ resusuos tax1V. fourth
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
Attention, Comrades !

GENERAL ORDER NO.
Headquarters Geo. B. Mech allan Post,
&. A. r.
All members of the Geo. B. Mcclellan
Post G. A. R., of Devils Lake. D. T.,
will assemble at the engine house on
Saturday, Dec. l9, at 2 o'clock p. m.
sharp, for muster. Bring your dis.
charges. All soldiers of the army and
navy engaged in the late rebellion and
serving in the U. 8. volunteer army who
were honorably discharged are cordially
invited to attend. By order,
c. w. NASH, Post Commander.
THos. MULLEN. Post Adjutant.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
List of Letters.

Remaining uncalled for a. the post
Office at Devils Lake. d. r.. for the week
ending Dec. 10, 1885. If not called for
within thirty days they Will be sent
to the dead letter Office. Parties calling
for any of said letters will please say ad-
vertised:
Beck Samuel Brown Geo A
Godleo PC Gilpin Chas
Houstin Tom
Joyce Philomena johnson Miss Mary
Ludlow Frank
Millspaugh David /. Martiueau F l.
Moore Alex Moody MIR
Nastigaard Ole
Owen A r Oimstead Mrs Ellen
O'Brien Geo H
Peterson H Parker 3 F
Rerdan Anna w
Smith Hanley Sloan John F
Smith George
Truck Mrs Ella Taylor J II
Taylor Mrs Hattie Turpin Sever
Thomson VS.
Wilson William Washburn Matt E
Wheeler James Williams Hartlee
WEIGH Cecilia Waigbo Martin
II. c. HANsBROU6H,
Postmaster.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
Masouerade Carnival,

Heating stoves, from - TO 80, at w.
n. Moore's. 80
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
Ten Cent Counter,

Hunter Il Bennett have large asSort.
ment OF toys on their ten cent counter.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
omoes for Rent

Go to Hunter 4 Bennett's for your
cheap toys. Il
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
Flfteen Cent Countar

Go and see the great bargains In second
hand heating stsves at w. n. Moore's. 80
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19

! osa FIN oil good sppiiestloas fer
losns. JOHN W. NAHEn.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19

Second hand cook stoves at w. n.
Moores. 80
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
Ten Cent Counter.

Hunter 81 Bennett have large assort-
ment Of toys on their ten cent counter.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19

Stoves at prices that will astonish you,
ut w. n. Moore's. 80
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19

Two good oflice rooans 70 rent ever
drug store. Apply 70 G. Q. Naloos1. M;
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19

Five Cent Counter.
Select your toys from Hunter d Ben
nett's five cent counter. 1t
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19

Secondhand heating stoves at prices
that will roast you to think of, at w. n.
Moore's. 80
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
School Report,

6CUVOI 1k0pOrC.
Miss C. NJ. Calderwood, teacher o. IL,
public school In district 4, Minnewaukan
township, kindly furnishes the IHrER.
OCEAN with the following report:
oRAoB.
Per cent Per eest.
Anna Heeseth ..".. A Julia Apder,on ............E
q. Ss.'; s::.:;s.ss .s:s...a ss Jobs as''S.:
Cora smsdstsd ........-ss.s Peter k1aoa a....sGS
AosAps.
Aasen smsdsssd. John s.sdead. ........-9a3
1t would give the INrER-OcEAN great
pleasure the teachers throughout the
county would send In reports Of their
schools.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-12-19
Fifteen Cent Counter.

Go to Hunter & Benefits for your
cheap toys. 1t
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10

LONDON, Nov. 10. England. Germany
aud Russia are involved in controversy
As I" who shall occupy the throne OF Bull
garin. Russia wishes to depo>s Prince Al.
hyander AMI havs Prince Wal lemur, son
nf the king of Denmark, succeed him. Queen
Victoria is reported firm in the dcterinna-
tion that Alexander shall remain ON his
throne, in which she is supported by tho
German crown prince, Frederick William.
Dispatches from C,nstantinopl, represent
that Prime Minister Salisbury has sent final
instructions to Mr., White, British repro
sentative at the Balkan conference, order
ing him to co operate with the 9th r dale
gates i'll securing inv it,,ton to Prince
Alexander to res'ort the status quo rs a pre-
iininary iHsiS for a sattlaneut If the Bal
garian- koume!ian matter. nnd pfterwarL to
advocate the necessity of giving formal
anction to the demonstrnt ted wishes of tbs
RoumellanI by confirming the union of
Roumella with Bulgaria, unior the rule OF
Prince Alexander, with sepfrat, al minis.
tratinns for each statA they desiIe them
The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1885-11-10
A Papal Ency,iicai.

NEW YoRK, N v. To- A Rom, cabl
gram to The Her"ll say /; The pope
signed, Saturday morning. IA new encylical
etter a,-horizaI TRANSACTIONS Of which
into English, French German AMI Italian
are being male. An ecclosia,t who enjoy
the confidence of Lao Kill ha most courte-
ously enabled mo to com municato the nature
and obisct of the papal decree which is of
ihe utmost importance to the Catholic
world, aud is rs yet unknown except to u
few personages in Immediate relation with
tia holy father The document is in two
parts. Ono fines the rights of the church
in all existing governments and sets forth
tho pope's view, an the relations of church
and state, The second part draws a harrow
ing picture Of modern society which il
Suffering for having ahnudonel the princ-
ples OF til, Roman Catholic church, and
faiS con-equantiy to provide for or to re-
lave the working classes. These hungry
miserable AMI deceived have lost all ra meet
Tor |ivil nnl religious authority, and now
Seetn IN the rarga of nvAr turninr tnr entire
social fabric ~ Europe IN revniut,on aad