Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-02-23

more. He wanted to go to North
wood. and his explanation for jump
ing off the train was that he
didn't want to walk back from Dew
lis Lake. In passing through
Bartlett the passengers caught a
glimpse of the burning of the St.
Anthony & Dakota elevator at
that place. At that time the fire
was at it's height, and the structure
was completely destroyed.
If you like the Inter- Ocean ask
your neighbor to subscribe.
The Raglan coat-the very latest
thing in top coats-made by the
up-to-date tailors-The Burtscher
Tailoring company.
Guss Huss drew the Burtscher
club suit Saturday night.
MI. and Mrs. Levi Smith, who
have been visiting in the south
and east for some time, are ex-
pected home shortly.
The ANIMAL club reception of
the XIX Century Club will occur
Thursday afternoon, March goth,
at the home of the president.
Judge Pattee rejoices in having
another valuable Danish hound, a
present from his son Walter, living
in Iowa. The animal is registered
in the American Kennel club book
as 55,065.
There will be a sing song and
coffee and cake social at the
Salvation Army, Friday, February
23rd, to commence at 8 p. M.
Tickets 10 cents at the door. All
are cordially invited.
The germ of honorable fame is
a part of every boy. Cultivate it
and it will surprise folks how quick
it will grow. 1t is the only part of
us that can neither be stunted by
old age or dimmed by our death.
Under section 2 of the Session
Laws of 1899 it is provided that
anyone failing to give notice to the
health officer Of a birth or death
in the family is subject to a fine Of
500. The time allowed in which to
make the report is ten days.
An item going the rounds of the
state press reads: VIM. II. Brown,
of Devils Lake, sold nine quarter
sections of land one night after
supper, which may indicate a good
demand for land, or the beneficial
effect of a hearty supper, OF both.
Special meeting in the Army
hall, Wednesday, February 28th
at 8 p. M, to be conducted by
Major j. F. Southall, Provincial
officer, subject, "A Great Tree"
The major will be assisted by A.
M. Powell, Gin the chair Rev.
j. M. Murchison and the local
officers. Silver collection at door
to defray expenses.
The home talent rehearsals are
Being we'll attended, and at present
everything points to a successful
issue. There is some good talent
musical and otherwise-in this
city, and it is expected all will lend
their services to give the public an
interesting entertainment.
Three cases of murder or at
tempted murder, are to be tried
before Judge Morgan. Hans
Thorpe, a wife murderer, at Minot;
Curtis, who killed a bartender at
Williston, and Dick Hills, who
stabbed a man at Minot but failed
to infict a fatal injury.
The G.. A. R. and Relief Corps
ladies gave a progressive card
party at their hall on Monday
afternoon. There was a large at
tendance and an elaborate spread
served. Mr.. Albert Roberts Sc
cured the first prize and Mrs.
Schlaberg the BOBBY prize.
@. Fl. White, of this city, is now
one of the travelling representa-
tives in this state for the Jewell
Nursery Co., Of Lake City, MINI.
The seeds sent out by this firm
are considered of the finest and
contain great vitality.
Chief VIM. Hurst requests the
Inter- Ocean to state that all sub
scribers to the fund raised towards
sending the little boy Crawford to
Chicago for the Pasteur treatment.