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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12
The Case Was DrODDed.

Under the caption of Smooth
Operators the Grand Forks Plain
dealer published the following item
last week. 1t relates to Messrs.
Gallahcr and Chesebro, who are run
ming a commission house in this city,
and apparently are doing business 'on
the square," The facts in the case
are that George Mahan, a resident of
Mimic, made the complaint, alleging
that the defendants had swindled him
out of about $3.50. 1t was alleged that
part of this was put up by Mr.. Mahan
in the shape Of options on wheat and
the remainder represented the profits
which he claimed to have made on the
desl. Messrs. Gallaher and Chesebro
assert that there we're no profits and
that the margins were absorbed by a
fall i'll the price Of wheat. The case
was tried before Justice Mitchell, of
Mimic, and resulted in its dismissal.
Mr.. NOLAN claims to have lost his
money in October, 1896, and the fact
that he waited a full year before bring
ing suit indicates that his sidc of the
proposition was decidedly weak.
The Plaindealer article is as follows:
Deputy Marshal Hennessy arrested
two men at Devils Lake yesterday, who
II the charges against them are true,
are couple Of the smoothest swindlers
that have ever struck the country.
The men are from Mimic and Grafton
respectively having come to those
towns carly in the fall.
The charge against them is that they
have swindled numerous farmers and
also residents of the two towns out of
several hundred dollars by mean of
fake bucket shop operations. It is
stated that they announced upon their
arrival that they were connected with
eastern boards Of trade, and we're
prepared TO buy or sell futures in grain
and produce for their customers.
P!enty OF people were found who we're
Wiling to speculate, and the advent of
n bucket shop gave them the desired
opportunity. Margins were quickly
Forthcoming and purchases and sales
were rapidly made, but somehow, re-
turns were not Forthcoming. One
morning it was discovered that both
places of business were closed and the
"orokers' were gone. The two, men
we're traced to Devils Lake, where they
arrested yesterday. Deputy Hennessy
brought them in last night, and they
spent last night in the county jail.
When searched they we're found to
have several hundred dollars on their
persons. They were taken to Grafton
this morning, George A. Bangs, who
has been retained to defend them,
accompanying them.
The amount Of money out of which
they have 1cfrauded their victims can
only be estimated, but it is placed
between SEQ and $1,000.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

Notice is hereby given that that certain mort
gage. executed and delivered by William F. Gurr
and Cathr1me Gurr, mortgagors, to N. Judson
Clark. mortgage. dated the twenty-seventh day
OF January, 1887, and fled for record in the Office
OF the Register of Deeds OF tho County Of Ram
sey, Territory Of Dakota, now State OF North
Dakota, on the 18th day Of February, 1887. and
recorded In Book G OF mortgages at page $40,
Will be foreclosed by a sale Of the premises In
such mortgage and hereinafter described. at the
'front.' door OF the Court House in the City Of Devils
Lake. County ofRamsey, and State ofNorth d.
kota, at the hour OF 2 O'Clock P. NJ, on the third
DAY OF January. A. D. 1898, to satisfy the amount
que upon such mortgage on the day OF sale.
The said N. Judson Clark having died testate. his
VIII was duly probated and Parliamentary letters
Issued hereunder to Caroline D. Clark. and g.
duly certified copy OF said Parliamentary letters
was recorded in the Office OF said Register Of
Deeds for Ramsey County, North Dakota. on
page 249.
The promises described in such mortgage and
which will be sold to satisfy the same, are de.
scribed as follows: The southwest quarter Of
the southwest quarter (SW v SW w Of Section
twenty-five (22) and the west half OF the north
west quarter wv Y NV W Of Section twenty
seven C2O In Township one hundred fifty Ave Q6S)
such mortgage at the date Of sale the sum Of
thirteen hundred seventy.four and ninety-six
hundredths dollars, ($1374. 08).
CAROLINE D. CLARK.
ExeCutrix OF the last will OF
n. Judson Clark. deceased. Mortgage.
u. A. MAGLoNE.
Attorney for Executrix.
Dated at Devils Lake. N. D.,
November sth, A. D. 1897.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12
Politics in South Dakota.

Hon. G. H. Burke, of Pierre, S. d.,
arrived in the city Sunday and will
remain here some time looking after
his interests here. Mr.. Burke is a
member of the South Dakota legisla-
ture and one of the leading Republi-
cans of the state. 1t is an open secret
that he will DC Il candidate for con-
gressional honors next year and those
who are posted claim that he is practi-
cally sure of nomination and election.
In speaking Of South Dakota politics
MI. Burke says tho Republican party
in that state is united and harmonious
and confident of success at the next
election. Populism is on the wane
and the relations between that party
and the Democrats is so strained that
fusion next year is impossible. AS
showing the change in feeling in the
Populist stronghold of the state he
cited the judicial election in the Sioux
Falls district this fall. This is the
home of Senator Pettigrew and a
special effort was made to elect the
fusion nominee. Last fall the district
gave a fusion majority of HOO. This
fall the Republicans reversed that and
gave their candidate 100 majority.
Other districts in the state show the
same decided gains for the Republican
ticket.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12
The "Champion" Collector.

The report that ex-Land Commls-
sioner Winters had been arrested aI
Mandan, while trying to leave the
state, by Attorney Allen, of Bismarck,
who is endeavoring to collect an old
machinery account against MIR.
Winters, recalls an old story when
used to be told at the latter's expense
while he was u resident of Lakota.
1t seems that the Champion liar-
vester company had Ill unsettled
account against Mr.. Winters and II
day their collector III his travels
reached Lakota. He inquired for MI
Winters, who was pointed out to nm.
A conversation about like this is sad
to have been the result:
"Mr. Winters, l believe" said the
collector.
'That is my name," said Mr.. Winters
81 am the Champion collector and
have an account against you which !
would like to have youpay." continued
the machinery man.
swell, if you get anything out OF me
you will indeed be the champion col
lector," remarked tho Hon. George,
and the interview was then abruptly
ended.
If the collector even earned tho title
there is nc record of the fact. Perhaps
Mr.. Allen of Bismarck will make a
record in that direction.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

Gov. BRlGGs' letter in another col
III shows fully how he has been mis-
represented by an alleged interview
which recently appeared in the col
umns of the Minneapolis Journal.
There is a wide difference in the mean
ing of what he claims to have said and
what vas attributed tt him by the
Journal. The Twin City papers with
out an exception make a practice of
misquoting, garbling and distorting TO
suit their own views the u%tterances of
North Dakota public men who are I'M
fortunate enough t" DO compelled to
submit to an interview. The journal
is, perhaps the best Of the lot, while
the most utterly unreliable and menda-
cious publication Of them all is the
Pioneer Press.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12
Meeting of the County Teachers.

Meeting of the County Teachers.
The Ramsey county Educational
association met in the high school ut
Devils Lake IN Saturday, Nov. 6.
President Grippe called tho meeting
to order at 9 p. m.
Exercises opened with singing in
which all joined, Mrs. Eich at the
organ. This was followed by a pretty
motion song by pupils from the
primary departments Of the city school.
The first paper OH the program was
read by MI. I. G. Mcdonald, of Crazy.
in review of Woods "Civil Government
for North Dakota" He spoke of the
value of the study of civil government
and of the love for country and good
citizenship it %inculcates. He said, tive
might better have an absolute despotism
than an ignorant and vicious mob
under the name of a republic" The
paper was interesting and practical
and we'll received by the association.
Mi. Thos. Lonnevik read a paper
containing extracts from the biography
Of Shakespeare and other authors,
briefly reviewing that portion of the
second months reading circle work in
"The Schoolmaster in Comedy and
Satire" He referred to the debauched
taste of the people during Shakes
peare's time, to the thrusting aside of
works of real merit by the "Corrupt
Drama" and pointed out that it was
not until the time of Queen Anne that
S~hakespeare's plays we're appreciated,
and that it was then too late to know
the nan himself apart from his writ
ings, and closed with the statement
that cloves Labor Lost" is the sole
educational drama of Shakespeare.
Miss Mary Brennan favored the
audience with a pleasing instrumental
solo. ..
Miss Emma Grams presented that
part Of the "Story of the Greeks" as
signed for the second months reading
circle work. Her theme was especially
"rhe Trojan War" and the origin of
the Iliad and Odyssey. The story was
delightfully."- told and justly appreciated
by the audience.
MI. A. M. Garlic, of Churchs Ferry,
discussed the "Growth of Secular Edu-
cation" treating upon educational
development in many countries, and
outlining the various elements of
education, asserting in his excellent
treatise, "We are now trained to a
feeling of universal brotherhood"
During the business session that
followed, the following officers were
elected: Isaac Grippe, president; Thos.
Lonnevik, vice president; Anna
Jameson, secretary; Gussie Stoddard,
treasurer.
Voluntary contributions to meet
current expenses of the association
were received to the amount of s1.92.
On motion, the association adjourned
to meet att p. NJ, on the first Saturday
in December, at Devils Lake, program
to be duly announced by the executive
committee. ANNA W. JAMESON,
Secretary.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12
A Letter From Gov. Briggs.

Grand Forks Herald: The Herald
in receipt of a letter from Gov.
in which he denies the accuracy
of an alleged interview recently pub
lished in the Minneapolis Journal, and
states just what he did say relative to
the subject discussed. This is not the
first time that the st. Paul and Mime
apolis newspapers have published pur-
ported interviews which have been re
pudiated by the persons interviewed
as distorted and garbled accounts of
what they have really said. The
Herald cheerfully publishes the gov
ernor's letter:
Kirksville, Mo-, Nov. Sth, 1897.
The Herald, Grand Forks, N. D.
Some time since the Minneapolis
Journal contained a so-called inter-
view with me, in which I was made to
say, eff I were Moffet I would leave
the city simply as a matter of self pro-
tection," and that "Moffet ought to
have more consideration for his family.
He has demonstrated his pluck and
nerve and now ought to let up a little
in his attacks on the so-called Bis
marck ring"
This interview is a distorted and
garbled account of what I said to the
reporter. I never made any such state
ment, but what I really did say was
this: "Moffet has been advised by
some of his friends to leave Bismarck
in consideration of his family, if for
no other reason, but he is a plucky
and nervy fellow and will probably re.
main and fight it out"
1 never alluded to the Bismarck ring
or any of the conditions existing at
Bismarck. The entire interview, as
verify believe, was made up in the
editorial rooms from hearsay and press
comments of the North Dakota papers.
I have this day asked the journal to
make a suitable retraction. You will
oblige me by giving the true facts in
this case as much notoriety as you did
the absolutely false report as fur.
nished by the Journal.
Very truly.
+. A. BRIGGS.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12
Something to Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing tho tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the liver
and kidneys, and aids these organs in
throwing off impurities in the blood.
Electric Bitters improves the appetite,
aids digestion, and is pronounced by
those who have tried it as tho very
best blood purifier and nerve tonic.
Try it. Sold for SOC or s1.OO per bottle
at G. W. Grcene's drug store.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12
CHATTEL MORTGAGE SALE

Where's, A. E.. Scott, did, on the 9TH day OF June.
a. u. lsoG, make q certain chattcl mortgage to
Garner & Cleveland, and BY them assigned to the
Mccormick Harvesting Machine Co of Chicago. nj
wherein default has beenmade as follows, towit: Non,
payment Of note when due, by reason whereof tI,crc
is claimed tobs g due at the date hereof the sum Of
sly Sly one ana ao,iW dollars, and the power of sale
NOW therefore, notice Is hereby given, that by yir.
Tue OF inc default and power of sale aforesaid and of
said mortgage, and by order of Mccormick Harvest.
ing Machine coDpan, us %assignees of said mortgage.
ehe present owner thereof, we will sell the following
chattels IN said mortgage described, towit One coot
Stove sson,, one 6e d room set, one set Kitchen chairs, one
situated on lot II, block 81, city of Devils Ial ,o ~;
R |n tSa a" citS d tor cash. cash, at Garner & Clcveland's Office c,
state of North Dakota, at the h"yr .oun'S;
1 1sMSar IN z the h ,s afternoon 1.oe Of the 2oth day of No.
will DO paid the costs and expenses in said mor r ",o
provided for, and five dollars is an attorneys fee s" =
vided for therein, and the debt aforesaid viii IT,
terest thereon at the date of sale. VIII III
Data, .. n..,,, cLAuDE la DUE, Agent.
10th day OF November, A d. 1857. MS
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

If there is II thing more than
another which the recent election in
greater New York demonstrates it is
the fact that the Bryan wave reached
the high water mark last fall and is
now rapidly receding. Mr.. Bryan es-
poused the cause Of Henry George and
Tammany's great victory shows how
little influence he had in that contest.
His interference also is an assurance
of Tammany's- active, opposition, not
only in the convention but at the polls,
in case Mr.. Bryan should again be
nominated for president three years
hence. Tammany is not apt to either
forget or forgive.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

The Grand Forks Herald abuses
Alex Mckenzie because, as it asserts,
he was friendly to the Louisiana lot
terry scheme. The Herald should be
the last paper in the state to rake over
those Goals. For years it published
the advertisement of the lottery
company and as regularly as the draw
ing was held.the list of prize winners
appeared in the Herald. Lots of good
money was sent from North Dakota to
New Orleans as the result of this
advertising. In this matter the Herald
is just as keep in the mire as other
people are in the mud.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12
A Piece of Parchment.

When unwiitten on, is net more colorlcss than the
cadavcrous countenances Of those unfortunate
persons whom we arc accustomed to call 'confrmed
invalids." What n misnomer! implying, too, dcs.
pair, u giving up for lost! As long as tho ~virifying
power of Hostetter's Stomach. Ditters can be felt, and
that is possible SO long as there is no absolute COL
lapse of the faculties, fresh vitality can be infused
into vested, feeble frames; color and flesh can be
brought back to wasted, pallid cheeks with this
grand sheet anchor of the debilitated and the sickly.
1t is a tonic of the greatest potency and the utmost
purity, and n remedy for and preventive Of dyspepsia,
bilious, malaricus, rhe umatic, nervous and kidney
complaints. Appetite and sleep arc greatly aided by
it; it counteracts the effects Of undue fatigue, or
excitement, and nulliies the often perilous conse-
quenccs Of exposure in Indictment weather or damn
clothing.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12
To Cure Catarrhl

Do not depend upon snuffs, inhalants
or other local applications. Catarrh is
a constitutional disease, and can be
successfully treated only by means of
a constitutional remedy like Hoods
Sarsaparilla, which thoroughly purifles
the blood and removes the scrofulous
taints which cause catarrh. The great
number of testimonials from those
who have been cured of catarrh by
Hoods Sarsaparilla prove the I'M
equalled power Of this MEDICINE to
conquer this disease. If troubled with
catarrh give Hoods Sarsaparilla a fair
trial at once.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

OLIVER DALRYMpLE's opinion that
wheat will bring a dollar a bushel
after the fall rush is over is worth as
much as the opinion of any other in
telligent farmd pr business man-,~and
no more. ThlNian who raises Wheat
always hopes for better prices and this
desire usually affects his judgment.
Statistics are in favor of a higher price
but it may not come. The man who
is willing to accept a fair price-without
waiting for dollar wheat-generally
comes out on top.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12
OFFICIAL PAPER OF TIE CITY.
3. A. NYE, EDITOR.
NOTICE,

The subscription price of the INTER-
OCEAN to Observation-Disclosures
will hereafter be 81 a year. Old sub
scriptions may be settled on this basis,
IF MADE PROMPTLY, and a cash-in-ad-
vance payment made. Subscriptions
not paid in advance will be charged
for at the rate of $3.50 a year, the
reason for this being the extra cost of
collection and risk of loss. Now is the
time to subscribe.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

IF the INTER-OoEAN defeated Mr..
Connolly-it is glad of it. AS a matter
of fact, however, it vas not the INTER
OCEAN or any other influence which
caused his defeat. It was MI. Con
:nolly's reputation which caused his
turn down at the. polls.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

All that part of the southeast quarter, of section
"a. of township 154 north, of range u west, lying
within the corporate limits of the city of Devils Lake,
between the east line of lot 9, block 8, Of Ruger's
addition TO said city and the east line of said section
street:
Feet. Amt.
l52. "a $50 G6
1 hereby certify that tho above is correct according
tothe records in my Office.
EMIL S. EICH, City Auditor.
Dated this 18th day of November, 1897.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12
Patents.

The following patents have lately
been received at the land office in this
city:
Joseph Kelly, Andrew Stromrall
Frank G Davis, Omer Charbonn eau
Ellen Ohnstad, Ola Jansson, Eugene
H Pile, Alexander D Kippen, Ole I
Tredted, John Kennedy, VIM A Duncan,
Jno F Taylor, VIM G Clark, Jno Ward,
Samuel NJ Koto, Hans Olson Rod,
Ebenezer Gum, Knut o Myhre, Henry
Miller, Matthias Muller, Ole Crogen,
Johones P Crogen, Nils Sivertsen, Lars
Sivertsen, Hendrix Il Hendrickson,
VIM Merlin, Theodore F Hesse.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

The Fessenden Free Press brashly
asserts that Cicero and Demosthenes
were greater orators than our W Joe
Devine. Just wait till the LaMoure
Chronicle tackles that proposition.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

Ion Ius:rro Sr;t aud :;lno:;e Your life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag.
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO.
BAG, the wonder-worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran.
tecd. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or Now York.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

The October edition of the Fargo
Record is especially interesting to the
people of this section of the state.
Cando and Towner county are written
up in fine style.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12
Final Notice of Special ASSESS
mcnt fo Grading 7th Street.

Notice il hereby given III It the city council of the
city Of Devils Lake, N. D.. ut an adjourned meeting
Monday, November LIST 1897, approved the following
special assessment and notice i.. thereby given that
for collection, TINT If the same IL not raid within
thirty days after the date of the first publication Of
this notice, IL pennlty OF ten persceut. will be addei
thereto, penalty to accrue on Deco mber 9th 1897.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

School lot, being all that part of the southeast
quarter, of section "a, of township lI north, Of range
u west, fronting on tho north side of Seventh street
between Kelly avenue, in Maher & Locke's addition
and School street in Ruger's addition:
Feet. Amt.
24G. 33 $S1 10
All that part of the following described lots and
blocks in Nuger's addition to tho city of Devils Lake,
lying within the corporate limits of said city, and
fronting or AUDITING upon the north side of Seventh
street, and being a part of the southeast quarter of
section 81, Of township 1A north, of range "a west,
tuWit.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

All that part of the following described lots and
blocks in Maher 6 Locke's addition to the city OF
Devils Lake, lying within the corporate limits .ot
said city and being a part Of the southeast quarter, Of
and fronting or abutting upon the north side
OF Seventh street, tOwit:
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
1oc. CSC. II {. {. c. fail. druggists refund m u,oner
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weak
men strong, blood pure. soc, 81. All druggists.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

Hoods Pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy
and yet efficient.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12
Wanted.

. Young man and boy wanted to help
in store. Apply to
q. SCnULTz, The Clothier.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12

Diplomacy.
Wiggles-Whoso picture is it Oh the
$40 silver certificate? Garfield, isn't it?
Waggles--No; Hendricks.
Wlggles-l'm pretty sure it's Gar
field.
Waggles-It's Hendricks, I tell you,
n I've got a bill right here in my
pocket that will prove it. Do you see
that? (Shows billy
Wiggles-That settles it. I don't
know how I came to be SO sure that it
was Garfield. Fifteen minutes later. !
by the way, old man, lend me $40, will
you?-Boston Courier.
Bobs.
We have just received a car of hobs.
manufactured especially for our trade,
Prices reasonable.
$3.50 PROSSER j. SERUMGARD.
Wanted.
Room with board, in private family.
Inquire at lNTER-OCEAN office.
-~>N-
Dentistry.
Or. Davenport will be in Devils
Lake on December lst, for ten days.
To Cure Constipation Forever.
rake Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 1Oc or Csc.
II I. &C. 1all to cure. druggists refund money.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1897-11-12
Head and Throat.

"My husband has been troubled
with catar1h in the head and throat.
He concluded to take Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla and bought six bottles. He was
soon relieved Of catarrh and was also
cured of a stomach trouble. We re.
gard Hoods Sarsaparilla as a neces.
sary household remedy" Mrs. j. F
Luke, Cresbard, South Dakota.