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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
SPECIAL ELECTION,

Notice is hereby given that on TUESDAY,
~ the TENTH day Of FEBRUARY. next, at
the several Voting Precincts in the County of
RAMSEY and Territory of Dakota. an election will
be held for the purpose Of voting upon the ques-
tiun OF issuing bonds of the county to the amour
Of Fifteen Thousand Dollars iSl5,OOD The pro.
cccds Of said bonds to be used in funding the
pr sent outstanding Indebtedness of Ramsey
county. Also TO vote upon the question of issu-
ing County Road and Bridge Bonds TO the
amount OF Five Thousand Dollars (S:uUO Th.
proceeds of tn" sale Of suid Road and Bridge
bonds to be used in buildin.. the necessary
County Roads and Bridges. Said bonds to be is
sued in sums of not less than One Hundred Dol
lars nAi payable in not less than ten years from
date nor ul0rr than fifteen years, and to bear in
tcrcs at n rate hot exceeding eight per cent. per
annum payable annually. Said bonds and inter.
est to be made payable at such place or places as
the County commissioners may designate in said
bonds.
The voting ut said election shall be by printed
or written ballots with words:
"For issuing County Funding Bonda-Yes"
"For issuing County Road and Bridge Bonds
Yes" or
For issuing County Funding Bonds No."
For issuing County Road and Bridge Bonds
No."
Which election will be opened at o'clock in
the forenoon. and will continue opcn until S
O'Clock in the afternoon of the same day.
Dated at Devils Lake, Ramsey County, DIT,
this 9Th day of January, AID. 1885.
WM. y. RUMNEY,
Attest: Chairman,
JOHN a. PERcIvAl.
Register of Deeds and ex -Otiicio County
Clerk.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
Stock Raising in Dakota

j. B. Power, commissioner of the
Manitoba railway. is probably, one of the
most successful stockraisers in the
Northwest, and he has fully demonstrat-
cd, if such proof was necessary, that
cattle raising in Dakota was easily as
successful as it was in any other North
western section Mr.. Power stated in
an interview that it had been frequently
urged upon him that he would realize
twice the sum he was now doing If he
placed the same amount of money in
Montana ranches. He says that the fal-
lacy of such arguments becomes evil
dent by the free acknowledgment of the
Montana breeders that their increase Is
only about 30 per cent, while the increase
in Mr.. Powers herd in number the past
year was over 70 per cent, or 10 per cent
more than double that Of the flocks
being fattened in Montana. Last year,
according to the coloners figures, 81 900
head Of young cattle were shipped into
Montana and not over $4,000 fat animals
out. 1t is possible part of the in-ship-
ment was sent in to add to the size of
the permanent herds, but it is also true
that the Montana cattle are small, and
do not increase one-half as rapidly as
the srock i'll Dakota. Then suppose it
cost $40 each way to ship the animals,
and 81 for the winter they remain in
Montana These are the figures, it is
alleged by Mr.. Power, of the stockmen
themselves. Ofsetting these expenses
to those Of sheltering the cattle in Da-
kota in the winter, and there is still
handsome margin in favor of the Dakota
stock raiser, even admitting that the av-
erage facilities are not as good as those
Of Mr.. Power. 1t is claimed also that
the nearness to market of the Dakota
range gives the ranchmen in that terri
tory an advantage over his Montana
competitor, as the market is more read
lily accessible to him, and he is in better
position to take advantage of an upward
movement in the price of beef in the
St. Paul and Chicago markets. The
danger OF cattle perishing by cold is
probably greater in Montana than in
Dakota was Col. Powers final argument.
In Dakota cold weather is expected and
prepared for. In Montana the season
Is depended on to be mild and genial.
A spell OF stormy weather, for which no
preparation is made, commits havoc
among the herds, and does much to re-.
duce the per cent of increase in the num-
bers OF the Montana ranehmans' aocks,
and materially reduces both the per
cent Of increase ~ well a. that Of profits.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
Odd Fellows Anniversary.

Crofton Lodge No. lG,I. O. O. F., will
give an anniversary dance at Odd Fell
lows Hall in this city February 5th.
There will be good music, and the floor
committee promise good old fashioned
time. 1t has been decided not to use
programs. The dances will be announced
by placard from the music stand. A
tirst-class supper will be furnished.
Tickets to the dance 81; supper extra.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
NORTH SHORE NOTES,
Barney the bear is dead.

Barney the bear is dead.
w. G. Stoughton has gone to New
Orleans.
Will Drew has returned from his holi-
day trip to Wisconsin.
Johnny Seiber has returned and says
he found no place like home.
Alex Walker registered at the Head
quarters Hotel, Fargo, Monday.
Commissioner Flint, of Benson
county, arrived in the city yesterday.
Wood to exchange for oats, in quanti-
ties to suit. l.. Palmer, Rock Island.
w. A. Rice came up from Lakota Tues
day and will remain permanently in this
city.
Bert Requa's Fashion saloon was
opened with considerable eclat Thursday
evening.
Louis Budde has gone to Iowa in re-
sponse to information that there is ILL.,
ness in his family.
Deputy Sheriff Flummerfelt has taken
to himself a wife. 1t is frigid weather
when William is left.
The postoffice of De Groat, in this
county, has been established, with Geo.
B. De Groat as postmaster.
A. c. Barnes expects to go to Washing
ton in February and will be there during
the Inauguration ceremonies.
w. A. Hillhouse, formerly with South
& Kelly OF this city, has opened a hard
ware store at Dunseith. The firm is
Kelly & Hillhouse.
Commissioner Rumney left for Bis
marck Tuesday to attend the convention
Of county commissioners. 1t will be an
important gathering.
The ladies of the NJ. F., church will
give New England dinner next Friday
evening in Ed Chaumette's new build
ing on Fourth street.
| Joe Mcconnell, ofthe celebrated Albert
Lea route, and Frank Dwycr, represent
ing the Grand Trunk road, were the
guests Of Agent Kelly this week.
Charles f. Hunter, of Hunter & Ben
nett, left Monday for Peoria on visit,
and will be away month. He expects
to go to Louisville, Ky, before return
ing.
e. E. Woodward, of Ellis e. Wood
ward, sends us copy of the Rochester
n. ~ Herald containing the INTER
OCEANS cold winter, anti-mularia edi-
torial.
The apple race at the rink Thursday
evening was won by Henry Van lnwe-
gian. The novel contest cost barrel of
apples and made more fun than hogs
head of1nonkeyS.
James +. Watt, one OF the obliginp
clerks in Lee Bros store in this city,
left Tor Pittsburg. Pa, OIL Tuesday to
visit his relatives. Mr.. Watt will be
absent IL month or six weeks.
The managers Of the Union roller rink
have engaged three Fargo musicians,
who will furnish the music for the Tues
day evening club parties. The new
musicians will play at the rink this even
ing.
No blockades thus far this season.
This time last year we were completely
isolated from the rest of the world. The
railroad company seems to have planted
their snow fences in the right places last
spring.
During the short winter days the mail
| for Bottineau, Dunseith, Church, etc.,
will close hereafter at o'clock Wedues-
day and Saturday evenings. This is
necessary to permit the carrier to make
the round trip and reach here on sched-
ule time.
John Rocke has opened veterinary
surgeons office in Barnes building,
officiny with Ellis Il Woodward. Mr..
Rookie is thoroughly familiar with the
anatomy of horses and cattle, being a
graduate of leading veterinary school
in Canada.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
THE LEGISLATURE.
South Dakota Carries Off all tha
Plums.
COUNCIL,

SoS~NSAAs
BISMARCK, Jan. l3.-The council con-
| vencd ut twelve m, and the roll was
called by Henderson, secretary Of the last
council.
The members were sworn by JUDGE
Francis, after prayer by Rev. C. B. Aus
tin.
On motion of Colonel Smedley, ]. H.
Westover, Of Pierre, was UNANIMOUSLY
elected president, and was sworn in bv
Judge Francis.
\. w. Howard was UNANIMOUSLY elected
secretary of the council, and w. G.
Eakins assistant secetary.
Andrew Thompson. of Minnehaha, was
elected sergeant ut arms.
Rev. Z. B. Austin was elected chaplain.
NJ. B. Kent, of Union county, was elect
ed enrolling clerk.
+. 5. Rudisell, of Brown county, was
elected messenger.
John Todd, Of Bon Homme county was
elected assistant sergeant at arms.
ID. 5. Waldo, Lincoln county, was elect
ed messenger of the council and J. NJ.
Preston, of Lake county, clerk of the
judiciary committee.
HOUSE.
Tho house convened ut half past twelve
and the members were sworn III by Judge
Francis.
William Rice, of Moody, was unani-
mously elected speaker.
MIR. Rex, of Sully county, was elected
chief clerk.
Major Hamilton, of Grand Forks, as
sistant clerk.
Mr.. Monro, of Minnehaha, sergeant at
arms.
II. II. Pierce, Of McCook county.
recording clerk.
L. 5. Smith, of Dickey county, assist
ant recording clerk.
w. \. Carr, Morton county, messen-
ger.
NJ. Flick, watchman, and p. Claire,
chaplain.
THE SOUTH GETS THERE AGAIN
BISMARCK, ID. T., Jan. l4.-In Joint
session of tho Legislature today the gov
crnors message was delivered with good
effect. 1t Is pronounced one of the most
comprehensive and satisfactory mes.
snges over delivered to Dakota logisla-
turc. 1t was received with great ap-
plausc from northern as well as southern
members. Tho feeling against Ordway
is 80 bitter that he does not show himself
much. He was not present today. The
council cnmnittep ~, alantinnu ,rou nv,
nounccd this forenoon, four from the
south and one from the north, ny follows:
\. =. Jones, Olivet; II. II. Natwick,
br"nkings; George X. Farmer, Sioux
Falls; William Duncan, Elk Point;
Charles Richardson, Valley City. The
committee will commence work at once
ni the contest c,,scA and make report as
soon ns possible.
The new capitol was dedi Gated tonight
by II grand ball, which was largely at
iendeh.
BISMARCK, Jan. l5.-The speaker ap-
pointed Barnes, Dawson, Van Osdell,
Huston, MrCOmber, Pierce and Cole a
committee on elections.
The council met mt 2 o'clock. Walsh
introd urod bill funding the debt Of
Grand Forks county, incurred under
order of Judge Hudson. The rules were
suspended and tho bill passed.
Walsh introduced a bill regulating the
substantially the illinois law.
Flittic Introduced u bill changing the
time of tax sale from September to De-
cenlbor.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
. Stag Hounds,

Frank Kaine, of Lakota, has received
pair Of full-blood stag hounds from
Scotland. The animals are now in this
city in possession of w. A. Storm, who
will take them to the Mouse river cattle
ranges and hunt deer with them. The
male hound, which is only year old, is
fully three feet high and will measure
l6 inches across the rump. The female,
the same age, is smaller than her mate,
but she is on record as having caught a
jack rabbit near Lakota soon after her
arrival
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
Deaths.

Harry a. Brown, son Of John and Re-
becca Brown, died at his home near this
city on Wednesday at o'clock, after
eleven weeks illness. Deceased was 2l
years of age the 9th of last February.
The cause of death was dropsical heart
disease. The funeral took place yester-
day, the Rev. Mr.. Converse officiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brown have the sympathy
of many friends in their sad bereave-
ment.
Mrs. Henry Richter died at her home
in Grand Harbor last Friday. Deceased
leaves husband and three children, the
youngest being only two weeks old.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
Forty Maidens, or Widows, Wanted
Dupseth Herald

There are fifty or more bachelors in
this vicinity and only about dozen
marrigable ladies, with fair prospects
for rapid defamation from the dozen,
if the signs do not fail. All these bach
elors are likely lads, "every one better
than the other" and we know that this
would be an admirable place Tor colony
Of maidens to gather health, happiness
and husbands. Girls, if you come don't
hold us responsible for that last item,
because we can't marry all of you. The
law will not allow it, but we will do our
share and know the others will. unless
they are already mortgaged in Cupids
court
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
A Deer With q Ringbone.

A full grown buck brought in from
Turtle mountain and sold to John Me-
Dewitt, of our city, was noticed to have Il
swelling somewhat larger than butter
nut and of similar shape on the inside
and just above the hoof of his right foot.
This leg was removed and turned over
for inspection to DR.. John Rookie, our
veterinary surgeon, who made thor
ough examination of the case, and from
him We learn that this noble but unfor-
tunate fellow had some time previous
driven a thorn nearly an inch in length
directly through the extensor tendon
and into the joint between the os sutfra-
ginis, or upper pastern bone, and the os
corona, or lower pastern bone. Although
the skin covering the joint had entirely
healed, the thorn remained firmly i'm
bedded in and between the bones, now
grown to twice their natural size, and
nearly covering the thorn. The intiam-
nation caused by this thorn, extending
to the membranes covering the bone and
at the points Of attachment of the liga-
ments at the upper extremity of the
lower and the lower extremity OF tho
uppor pastern, caused the excessive
growth of bone in tho same manner ny
occurs in horses from strains or bruises
at or near the joints where ringbones
appear.
In this case the joint between the
upper and lower pastern bones had be-
come completely ankylosed and the poor
fellow had favored this foot or dragged
it after him until the upper side of the
toe had become worn away considerably.
Possibly he might still be roaming over
tho mountains had it not been for this
luckless thorn and the deer ringbone
that followed it. The flesh Of an animal
with ringbone is not in the least affected.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
Club PARTY.

The first of a series of weekly parties
by the Unknown Club" given at the
Union rink, occurred Tuesday evening.
There were about IS couples present, and
barring some trouble in obtaining music
early in the evening, the party was very
successful and very enjoyable. The
next party takes place Tuesday evening.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
Ladies' Medical Adviser,

A complete medical work for women,
handsomely bound in cloth and illus.
trated. Tells how to prevent and cure
all diseases Of the sex, by treatment
at home. Worth its weight III gold to
every lady suffering from any Of these
diseases. Over 10000 sold already.
Postpaid only so cents. Po,tal note or
2 cent stamps. Address Nunda Pub.
fishing Co., Nunda. n. Y. 32-44
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17

Ayers Sarsaparilla is the most potent
blood purifier, and fountain of both
health and strength. Be wise in time.
All baneful infections are promptly re-
moved by this unequalled alternative.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
Notice to Settlers.

The Grand Forks land officers send us
the following important notice to settlers:
In future all pre-emption and commut-
ed homestead proofs must be received at
this office within ten days after the testi-
mony is taken before clerk of the
court, probate court, or a notary public,
together with the cash to pay for the land.
All proofs not received within that time
with the payment will be rejected and
Immediately returned to the parties send
ing them in.
B. C.. TIFFANY, Register.
w. j. ANDERSON Receiver.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
Notice to Land Claimants.

AS leave in about one month for
Washington on land business, parties
having cases before the general land
office or desiring issuance of their pat
ents are invited to confer with me.
A. G. BARNES,
42-44 Late of General Land Office.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
BUSINESS NOTES.

Settlers in the Grand Forks land dis
trict can make: final proof before Frank
H. Prosser, judge of probate. Office in
the court hou.e, Devils Lake. 3s
Diamond Oil Stoves at Moore's hard
ware store. 1Otf
Diamond Cook Stove at Moore's hard.
ware store. loft
Tents and wagon covers at Moore's
hardware store. 1Otf
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17

Land Office at Devils Lake, D. T.. Jan IS, 1885
Notice hereby given that the following named settler
support of his claim and that said proof will be made
before the Register Receiver Devils Lake Dakota
on Feb q, 1855, viz JOHN E. CHRISTOPHER. for
the ~ nw4 and n n sw1z, sec g. town l54 range 64
He names the following witnesses to prove his con-
tinuous residence upon and cultivation of raid land
Fred Ayrst Frank Adams Thomas Deer Frank kavan-
agh, all Of Devils Lake D T.
HENRY. W. LORD, Register.
7. e. Saunders, Attorney. 434s
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
Musician,

\ BIB cornet player, that is harness
maker by trade, and also understands
drum major tactics, would like to have
job at his trade in some lively town in
Dakota. Address Samuel Taylor, Nor
peth, Ontario, Canada. 43-44s
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
BONDS.
Call for an Election to Vote Upon
the Question.

In anoth "r column Of this issue will be
found a call for special election to DO
held on the 10th of February, at the sew
eral polling places, throughout Ramsey
county, for the purpose Of voting upon
the question Of issuing bonds to the
amount of $4,000, the proceeds of said
bonds to be used in funding the county's
outstanding indebtedness.
The necessity for issuing bonds for the
purpose stated Is acknowledged by
everyone, and there should be a full and
complete expression of opinion on the
subject. Economy and the credit of the
county demand the issuance of bonds.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
FINAL PROOF NOTICES.

Land Office at Devils Lake, Oak. Jan Is, 1856
Notice Is hereby given that the following uamed settler
has filed notice Of his intention to make final proof in
support his Gain, and that said proof will be made be-
fr- the Register and Receiver at Devils Lake, T. on
Feb q, 1855, viz: SAMUEL n. OVERBO. for the
nwl4 33, town 49, range g.
He names the following witnesses to prove his con.
tnuous residence upon and cultivation of said land
Toilet Erickstad Anton A MuckIebust Hans Lien
ChristopherFiuerog. all Of Devils Lake. DIT.
HENRY ". LORD, Registef
I. E. Shelley, Attorney 4aIs
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
Ho! for New Orleans.

Agent Kelly can sell you a ticket to
New Orleans and return, over any line,
good for 40 days, for s51.l0; and a ticket
good to June next for 1880.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
Fire at Lisbon,

Lisbon had $4,000 fire Tuesday
morning. The Clipper Office was de-
stroyed and Mr.. Boyce, the owner, who
is in New Orleans, lost about $500 over
and above insurance.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
E. J. GLAsa,
Private Signal Corps, U. s. A.
Real Estate Agents Convention.
The following letter has been received
dated at Nav Or1oaDa Ion 7th.

Editor Inter- Ocean, Devils Lake,
DEAR SIR: On behalf of the great Ma
tional Convention of Real Estate Agents
Of America extend to you and through
you to all land agents of Dakota a most
cordial invitation to attend the conven-
ton to be held in this city January 20,
current month. We expect great gath
ering and good results. The exposition
will be complete and perfect January l8.
Board and lodging abundant and reason
able. Yours truly. w. R. STUART.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17

Land Office at Devils Lake, D T, Jan l5 1886
Notice is hereby !iven that the following named settler
has filed notice OF his intention to make final proof in
support of his claim and that said proof will be made
before the Register Rece yer, Devils Lake on
Feb 27 1882 viz c NELSON FLCEyOG 1924, for
he names the following witnesses to prove his con.
nuous residence upon and cultivation Of said land:
Samuel n Overbo Hans Lee Elias Erckstad olIef
Erckstad all OF Devils Lake, DIT
HENRY W. LORD, Register.
Pattin Serumgard Attorpeys 4a4s
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
A CANVAS CARTRIDGE BELT

Any guage caber free BY mail for 2s cents in pos
ago samps John D. Bethel, manufacturer sports
mons goods, hunting boos and Shoes l24 Chambers
street, Now York City. 42A3
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
List of Letters,

Remaining uncalled for Mt the post
office at Devils Lake, D. T., for the week
ending January II, 1885. II 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-
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1885-01-17
Weekly Weather Record.

WAR DEPARTMENT. SloxAL SERVICE. U. 8. Army
FoRr To1rEN, D. r., Jan. Is, 1885.
Observations corresponding with q. M, p m. and
IL p. m. Washington time