davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06
NORTH SHORE NOTES.

Good many bad colds now. owing to
mild weather.
To Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Dickinson, Feb.
q, twelve pound boy.
Assistant Superintendent jerks came
up from Barnesyille Monday.
Mrs. Peck and daughter, oft. Totten,
registered at the Benhanl Monday.
The Lakeview hotel reopened Monday
under the management Of VIM. Bru-
/ nelle.
Andrew Alien Of St. Paul was amo, &
the Devils Lake visitors. Thursday and
Friday.
Ed. D. Haskins OF St. Louis, Mo-, has
been guest of the Benham for two or
three days.
Miss Susie Simrall had q relapse OF
fever Tuesday, but the case is not con-
siuered serious.
Peto Woods is suffering from the ef.
fects of very sore hand, the result of Il
kick from horse.
DR.. Ellis, H. L. Prescott and A. C. Har.
ris went up to Towner county yesterday
and will return today.
w. G. Daniels has been appointed
treasurer of Nelson county, vice Holman
dcfaulted and absconded.
Ed. Chamberlin was making the snow
fly Wednesday afternoon behind spank
Ing pair of chestnut bays.
Notice has been received Of tho suspcn'
sion of James Reed's pre-emptisn proof
on land just east of tho city.
Boydton is the name Of new postoftict
ijust established seven miles southeast O.
st. John, with David Boyd as p. III.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Kelloy and J. D
Eaton were In Washington Monday. jim
writes that thoy took in both houses o
congress.
Register Lords fine horse died Sunday
night from the effects of farcy. 1t was
I'm, animal and a spleni lid family car
riage horse.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06
A Pleasant Entertainment

There was meeting Of the Scandina-
Tan Temperance society on Thursday
Sght Of last week. n fine supper was
Finished BY the ladies of tho society.
he committee of arrangements were II.
:. Beck, j. r. Lee, Miss Belle Lnrsgarl
nd Miss Ella Hofto. The Rev. Mr.. Mad.
On acted RS chairman Of tho meeting, j.
:. Lee secretary, and l.. p. Hayrevold
ras doorkcepcr. The program for the
Fvening was as follows: Song and
prayers; reading Of Martin Luther's
}hildhood and youth by n. S. Moon ;
benefit Of temperance by Ida Madison ;
speaking, tho Norwegian giant, by L. p.
favrevold; speaking by Ruth Johnson
reaking by Nora Paulson. Everybody
rent home pleased with the meeting.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06
East Odessa Notes.

Special Correspondence Of the IS7ER.OcEAH.I
EAST ODESSA, Isange62 We are badly
in need Of Il few cuss words to bestow
on Sparks.
J. Gngon has been up from Hillsbpro
looking after his farm.
Our citizens all visited Bartlett on last
Saturday and found her in prosperity.
Miss Katie Omar, Of Bartlett, is visit
ing friends In this vicinity.
Mrs. Madora, Of Battle Creek, Mich,
is tho guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. /. N. Web.
stcr.
The l.uthern minister Of Devils Lake
held services n: 4. G. Rasmusacn's last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Kelly very pleas,
antly entertained u small company oi
friends Tuesday evening.
Owing to bad weather the dance which,
was to he held at Kclly's school house
by the East Odessa dancing club l,a,
Thursday, was postponed.
Z. d. Becker and NJ. Crooklook con
template buying feed mill to be put in
operation on one Of their large farms
which are centrally located in one ofthe
best farming communities in the north.
west. By 70 doing they will not only bc
opening large financial resources 70,
themselves, but they will bcstow great
benefit on their neighbors, as 1t willsavt
them a trip Of twenty miles TO get their
grinding done. GRuMDLyR.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06
Town Elections.

The election Of officers in the town o.
Bartlett took place in the Standish
house on tho inst, when the following
gentlemen were elected TO fill tho var
ious Offices for the current year:
Supervisors, w. II. Standish, (chair
man. Patrick Lynch and Robt. Kicker
town clerk, Geo. l.. Barrett; treasurer
George Whitney assessor, Geo. Fulton
Justice Of tho peace, Thomas Thorson
constable. NJ. Wiltzie :; ovcrsecr Of high
ways, n. Tcrwilliger.
GEORGE E. WHITNEY,
GEORGE FULTON,
Clerks OK Election.
BARTLETT, March 8.
Minnewaukan township elected thf
following officers last Tuesday:
Supervisors, Swan Olson, chairman
8. H. Elliott and T. P. Thompson; clerk
John Thoc; assessor, Vim. Elliott; treas.
urer, 2. T. German; justices Of peace
6. 7. Fleck and F. l.. Judd constables
Peter Kjelbertson and George Wheeler
road oversecr, Alf. Peterson pound.
m .ster, S. Thoe.
At Thursdays election i. town l57,
range Ga, the following school officer:
were chosen: Director, s. N. Oyerbo;
clerk, g. W. H. Davis; treasurer, A. r
Mcdonnell. A vote was also taken up
on the question of o name for the town
ship, rcsulting in favor of tho nam.
"Bergen."
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06
Mlnstrels Tonight,

Frank DeJudge, an old theatrical man.
ger, has rcorganized the DeJudge min
srels, and tho company will appear this
qning at the rink. Frank promises an
Entertainment that our citizens cannot
FORD to miss. The troupe is composed
ifrst-class minstrel material, and the
benibers have been in active training
several weeks. The band parade
iafternoon will be whole show In
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06
At the Rink, March 10

The Devils Lake Amateur Dramatic
fub will play "The Last Loaf and "a
fttle More Cider" Music, vocal and
1strumental. On tho previous evening
aere will be dialogs, recltations and
aging bv the pupils Of the public school,
Y the public school library fund.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06
st. Patrlck's Day,

Tho Devils Lake Cornet band has con-
audcd to wind up tho series Of band
1ces "Wednesday evening. March II,
18th grand st. Patrick's day dance at
he Union Roller rink and a superb sup
or at the Benham house. Tickets. IN
'uding supper, 81, to bo had of the
Aembers of the band. The boys hope to
Hear up their Indebtedness with the re-
leipts OF this dance, and 1t Is the duty OF
Elr citizens to help them out.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06
Basket SOclable.

fThe Ladies' Of the NJ. E. church will
Ave basket sociab!e at their church on
ith street Monday evening. March g.
upper served froln7 until o'clock to
II who do not wish to buy baskets.
juction Of baskets to begin at o'clock
fsold to the hlghest bidder. Supper
tccnts. /. NJ. ROBERTS, Sec.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06

ssASA 40 s'ASAS oA'y EAoooSAH&y \AAas AAS
commissioner will issue such an order.
Good Investment for tho Govern
ment.
Eii.or Inter. Ocean: Iree that Congress.
man Fvran, Of Ohio, has introduced q
bill in congress 10 loan money to settlers
on public lands. I have had similar
plan in my mind for sometime, but my
idea is to leave the prc-emp.ion law as
it now is In reference to residence,
etc., but when final proof is made on i,
pre.emption the 5000 that is paid to the
government be loaned back to the pre-
emptor, the government taking II mort
gage on the land and improvements 70,
that loan. As the law how stands the
pre-emptor seldom borrows less than
$3.50 on his land from the broker, to
whom he pays $50 bonus $500 goes te
the government and there is usually
about rs for other expenses, which,
leaves the pre-emptor with only 1925
but he has to pay interest Casually 10
per cent? on the $500, and Of course the
principal whenitls duo. All this money
that is loaned on claims comes from
eastern capitalists, but out Of tho $500
that is sent here, less than $500 remain
in the territory, and in five years time
ut 10 per cent interest, there is $25(
sent out. Add that to the $500 princi
pal and 5000 paid to tho government
and we havo total Of $3.50 outlay on q
$500 income. II Uncle Sam should OK
pend $3.50 abroad for every $500 re
turned. it would he only short TIM
when he would have no cash to len,
Dakota farmers at per cent.
II tls q safe investment for privat
parties to loan from S40O to $1,000 a
from 10 to % percent, it should bo a saf
Investment for 'he government to loa,
ii$2n9 nn the sanse s's s1Sa REF cent
III toide. 10 oillu..-,-a. a. 81, J: 4ose i6g d q
say there Il s5oobc sowc lo 'i;f = . 81 u 4
ternato 100 acles in tho ninS IN ll ~
tributary TO Devils Lake. Wohave bol
rowed on tho whole 1924, 900, and in
years time we have paid s6l5 600 or il
other words, every future well settles
ItoWnshin in Dakotn Would hc x31 AN
better off If Uncle Sam will let lis hav
that cash. To conclude, let me ask
where is the country on the face Of ,h,
globe that is makingas good time urdc
tho samo load as Dakota?
D. LAwRESsoS.
ODESSA, Feb. a.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06
Library Fund Lecture.

AAA1A ga = SAAA$A AOSSUASs
The lecture by Hon. II. W. Lord at the
NJ. E. church ON Monday evening, tor
the benefit Of the school library fund,
was from first to last highly instructive
and interesting. Inlntroducing his SUBJ
ject, "Natural Invisible Powers," the
lecturer said he would speak of "what
We don't know" rather than attempt q
learned or scientific discussion, but be-
fore he had advanced fur with the SUBJ
ject he evinced much thought, careful
study and a large fund of general infor-
nation. The interest was unbroken to
the last and at tho close Of the address
tho applause was genuine and long con-
tinucd. In illustl ating his subject the
speaker referred in we'll chosen words
to the wonderful powers Of impetus,
elasticity, steam, heat, tho attraction OF
gravitation, electricity, winds, the OK
plosion Of gases, attraction and cohesion,
etc. and In describing many things not
generally known or thought Of, upon
these subjects, it was more strikingly
shown "what we don't KNOW" and it Is
believed no one left the church without
wishing to continue tho studyso we'll be.
gun.
Tho singing before and aftor. tho loo
ture, by the quartette, composed Chan
cey Higbee, J. A. Stewart and Ed j
Chamberlin, was highly appreciated, the
only regret expressed being that there
was not more Of it. These gentlomet
certainly deserve TO be complimented fol
| excellent music.
It cannot now DO stated when tho nex
lecture of this series will be delivered
but whenever it is, We advise our reader,
fo be there. An entertainment by th'
tchool children Is ii. course of prepara
Eion, notice OF which will soon be given
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06
Pythalogian Meeting.

There will be meeting of the Pytha-
logian Literary society next Friday
evenin, March s. at sp. m. at the resi-.
denco Of Rev. c. s. Converse. All tho
members are requested to be present.
s. F. THOMPSON, President.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06
ShoemakinR.

A. Solberg has reopened In the shoe.
making business at his stand on Fourth
street, opposite Lee Bros. Solbergs hss
a wide repetation as irst.class work
man. As filter and maker ofdne shoes
he is unexcellad. Repairing promDtly
attended to. SOFT
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06

~, but he has b,se9a big gun for Dakota
Hetells US confidsutlally that he will re-
turn here as coon = his New York for
tune is fixed up. So mote 1t be.
F. W. Mann Il CO. throw their banner
to the breeze this week with the "Boss
Harrow and the Monitor seeder as the
principal stars. (See chrome Of the
f'ur-horse "Boss."l They are also load
ed to the gunwale with other prize-tak-
ers in the way ofagrlcultural machinery
and have full line Of garden aud
grass seeds. Dou't fail to see them.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06
Masquerade Ball.

Thcrc will bo a masquerade ball al
Fort Totten on the lAth Of this month.
All are invited to attend. Six prizes
are to be awarded. Reader and rreg.
cligas are the managers.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06

C. 4 L. Buddc have just received from
Milwaukee large line Of curtain laee
and Hamburg embroidesiss. This Il The
finest line Of embroideries ever brought
to Devils Lake. Ladies' invited to cslt
and inspect. 4et2
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06
5000 Rolls

ofwall paper for sale BY G. AsTsEFaxt.
Kelly avenue ~
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06

! can FIJI oil good application, 70,
losNs. JOHN W. MAHeR,
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06
Special Notice.

There is no truth in the report that
the Devils Lake land office has been
closed by Commissi oner Sparks. Nci-
ther is there any probability that tho
commissioner will issue such an order.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1886-03-06

WAsHISGToN, March 1.-Mr. Edmunds
said in the senate today in reply to the
presidents message on the request for
information Il think am safe in say.
Ing that II Is the first time In the history
Of the republic that any president Of the
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-19
The OIeO Bill.

The Boston Journal correspondent
declares that the Vermont butter max
ers are not pleased with the result of
the contest over bogus butter. Butter
quotations remain unchanged and no
improvement is anticipated in prices
on account of the OleOmargarine legis-
latiOn of congress ; the tax is much too
light, ETC., etc. Rev. E. j. Ranslow,
however, who has taken a very active
part in the discussion from the first,
writes the Messenger that he does not
share in the feeling that the cleo bill
is a failure. He admits that the tax is
low, but the first great step is to es-
tablish the principle. The comb ined
movement must now be to geta bigger
tax, as, with the law in force it will be
much easier to add to the tax than to
fight new bill all the way up from it's
introduction. The reverend gentleman
in his ardOr declares that he wouldn't
use an agricultural paper to bed hogs
with, that defended OleOmargarine in
any degree. From this it would ap-
pear that the Oleomargarine fight is
only just begun.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-19
The Final Effort of Atkins g. Co.

The most significant feature of this
last stage of their campaign is the i'm
pOrtation of a man from the Tribune
Office to fill the Rutland Telegram with
broadsides of abuse and detraction of
Mr.. Edmunds, and the distribution of
these papers by the thousand in every
part of the state. The st. Adams Mes
senger keeps up it's fight against the
senator, and the Montpelier Watch
man, which has all along played the
part of a cowardly cur under the ia
BILE, never coming out to bite dog
fashion, but swapping and snarling at
everybody who goes by, appears this
week with a long leading article as
sailing Mr.. Edmunds's course in Con-
gress. The Argus continues it's ''notes
of warming" and the Saturday Ex-
press, the new democratic paper at
Rutland vindicates it's right to leader
ship by being the first to say openly
and frankly that "The issue has been
made and can no longer be avoided,
and the crisis has come. 1t is either
the return of George F. Edmunds or
the election of John Gregory Smith to
the United States Senate."-[ Brattle-
bOro Phoenix.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-19
LOCAL AND TOWN NEWS
EAST BURKE.

Mrs. Charles Thurber is more COM
Portable and the doctors have some
hopes that she will get up, but she will
never have the use of one arm.
Mrs. Harvey Freeto returns to heI
home in Keene, N. H., this week, but
expects to return here to remain per-
manently.
A. w. Wilson and wife go to Lyndon
this week to work for Iphus Hall
They expect to be gone year. They
have closed their house and the village
library has been moved to L. G.. Shurt-
leff's.
Mrs. Drew has rented the tenement
in James Stafford's house.
Miss Colby, who has been stopping
with the Gleason girls, returns to her
home in Haverhill, Mass, this week.
David Austin's oldest son, BERTHE,
is sick with typhoid fever.
Rev. Mr.. Mcdonald went to Dan
vile to attend quarterly meeting last
Sabbath and Rev. Mr.. Burnham preach
ed in the Methodist church here.
Rev. Mr.. Clark of Sheldon preached
in the Congregational church Sunday
p. m.
The West Burke boys played base
ball with the boys here Saturday after
noon and were beaten "a to Is.
Mrs. Isaac Smith and daughter are
stopping at Willoughby lake.
Ira Bennett and wife, who have been
visiting here, have returned to their
home in Scranton, Penn.
Prof. Newton gave an Electro light
entertainment to quite full house
here last Friday night. All Who at
tended were we'll satisfied.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-19
Welcome Them Back.

The Boston Journal, speaking of the
suspicion of the N. Y. Star that the
Evening Post is getting ready to sup
port the republican candidate i'm 1888,
remarks: eve trust that the Stars
suspicious are grOundless. Republi-
cans would regard the support of the
Post as the greatest possible calami
ty." Is this intended for pleasantly,
or does the Journal really wish to re-
pei the return of the mugwumps ? For
our part, let all the aid come that will.
We shall need it and we must unite OF
we shall fail. There is altogether too
much resentment lingering, and it is
the duty of every good republican pa
per to discOuntenance it Rutland
Herald
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-19
MIR. Bakers Canvass.

The anti-Edmunds canvass of this
section of the state under the direction
of Luther Baker and his lieutenants is
of such a nature that detailed reports
of its progress cannot be given. Mr..
Baker is remarkably quiet about the
work that he claims he is doing Sin
open day light" But it may be noted
that he has been encouraged but pro-
badly not surprised this week by the
accession of the Bradford Opinion to
the -Edmunds side of the contest
With characteristic adrOitness he
makes an item that recently appeared
in the Newport Express pretext fol
sending to that paper a letter almost
three fourths of a column in length
Less than one-fourtb of the letter is
devoted to his particular grievance and
then he begins with the business in
hand, "NOw as regards Mr.. Edmunds'
etc. The old story is introduced with
this very pretty compliment for Mr.
Edmunds:
have been intimately acquainted
with him for the past thirty years, and
no man in this state, or any other, has
held him with greater esteem than
myself. l have, in common with all
true republicans, felt a pride in him.
and believe now that up to 1884 he
was Justly entitled to what all said OF
him, ale is the great leader of the
republican party of the United States
Then follows a reiteration of the old
charges that have been so many times
made and so many times refuted. Mr.
Baker we'll understands his business
the Rutland Telegram articles are read
able and make excellent fuel for the
fire he is tanning. But if the voters o.
this county understand his peculiar
mission and also understand who ii
pulling the wires when they are visit.
ed by anti Edmunds workers, we
shall have little fear of the final re
Sult
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-19
The Special Delivery.

The new special delivery system in
cludes in its operations all the post Of
fees in the land and has already been
adopted. Any package of mailable
matter to which the special stamp is
affixed must be at once delivered from
the post Office to the person addressed
if living within one mile of the office.
The only limitations relate to the hours
of delivery, which are between seven
in the morning and seven in the even
ing, and the distance to be travelled.
While postmasters are not obliged to
deliver matter at a greater distance
than a mile from the Office or at any
other hours than those prescribed, they
are graciOusly permitted to do so if
they desire. The special letter deliv-
cry has not been a success. Its use
has steadily decreased since the first
introduction of the system. 1t is ex-
pected that when the people become
accustomed to the new method of ex-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-19
Our Georges Good Spirits.

Notwithstanding the outcome of the
congressional convention, we are told
that Col. Hooker comes up cheerful
and smiling as usual. That is one of
the quite number of things we really
like about our George he don't bear
malice nor lay up grudges, but takes
the ups and downs of political warfare
in good natured spirit. He has been
a good deal too previous in running
for office, and has kept low company
politically, for which we have felt it to
be our duty to chide him gently; but
take him all and all, he isn't half a
bad fellow. In fact, if he will only
throw over his bad political associates,
most of whom are long way beneath
him, and wait long enough to give the
people rest and to get new grip
himself, he may have quite future
before him yet Londonderry Sitter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-19
TiIden and Hayes.

Let it be hoped that with the death
of Mr.. Tilden is forever removed the
witless filings at ex-President Hayes as
the "fraud president" Without dis
cussing the question of whether Mr..
Hayes was fairly elected or not, the
electoral commission so deci ded and
there vas nothing else for either can
didate to do but to submit. Had Til
den rebelled and attempted to assume
the presidency it would have brought
on a civil war. He was statesman
enough to see that and also it can be
truthfully said of him that he never
figured for a second term. When Mr..
Hayes dies the world will do him JUS
tice, even as it is now attempting to
do the memory of Mr.. Tilden.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1886-08-19
VERMONT NEWS.

Si1as M. Waite Finishes His Sentence.
Silas M. Waite, the Brattleboro bank
defaulter, who was sentenced in the
United States court to six years with
out labor in the house of correction
finished his term there Friday at mid
night. After deducting the time al
lowed for good behavior, his term
amounted to only five years and about
two months. Mr.. Waite left on the
early train Saturday morning for Mon
treal and from there he said he was
going to his sons home in Omaha, Ne
braska, to live on a ranch for while
in the hope of regaining his health.
His wife is in Brattleboro and will
probably join him in the West later.
The president has appointed M. B.
Thrasher postmaster at Newport, vice
HI. S. Lawrence whose commission has
expired.
Another large granite shop has just
been staked at Barre. The building
when completed will measure 2G0 feet
long by 26 feet wide. 1t will be occu-
pied by the National granite company,
a corporation recently formed, COM
posed mostly of workmen. They start
with a capital of $4,000.
The Rutland postoffice will have
free delivery after October L. Five
letter carriers will be engaged, one of
them mounted, to deliver the mails.
All mail matter will be distributed
twice daily at residences, and after
each important mail at business houses.
James O. Parsons of Chester had a
narrow escape from instant death Sat
urday, being struck in the pit of the
stomach by slab thrown with great
force from circular saw in the steam
mill. He was knocked senseless, and
fears are entertained that he will die.