Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1902-07-11

look back upon the past years of it's
existence which have been fraught
with pleasure and benefits innumera-
BILE. In reviewing the success of our
association a full realization of the
efficient services Of our retiring
ISaf6cers cannot fail to be foremost
among our thoughts and it is with
deepest gratitude that we do hereby,
Resolve, That the thanks of the as
ltsociation be rendered to Hon. E. H.
Kent who retires after two years of
faithful service from the presidency
of our association. AS an executive
he has fulfilled the duties of the Office
most ably and with marked unselfsh-
ness and while his retirement at this
time issdeplored we cannot but recog-
Aixe the fairness of releasing him
from the arduous tasks incident to the
position. And that to our secretary,
Geo. Z. Ryerson, is also extended the
sincere and heartfelt thanks of the as
sociation with the assurance that his
earnest efforts for the good of the as
sociation and his unselfsh labors to
the same end are not unappreciated.
We further express our glatefulness
to the executive committee for the
arrangement Of our pleasant meeting,
the memory of which will ever be
cherished with pleasure.
Resolved, That the most cordial
thanks of the association are extended
to all railroads who have 50 gener-
otisly furnished the members with
transportation.
| Resolved, That to the North Dakota
Chautauqua Association we are es-
peciaAy indebted for their open
hearted hospitality and constant and
unfailing attention. Through their
efforts the meeting has been con-
tinual round of pleasure.
Resolved, That in Phil. Shortt, s.
J. Small, and D. F. Bangs of Devils
Lake, the association has found mem
bers who are ever awake to the inter-
ests of it's members and thanks are
hereby extended to them for their ele-
CANT entertainment. We further ex
press sAolr appreciation of kindly
favors at the hands Of Wright, Bar
rett & Stillwell, The Minnesota Typ
Foundry, The. Mcclellan Paper Co.,
The American Type Founders Co.
, and the John Leslie Paper Co. ii,
Resolved, That in the untimely
death Of E. J. Jennings of Fargo, the
association loses respected ani
valued member, whose loss is deep ly
deplored. The association hereby ex.
tends to Mrs. Jennings its sincere
sympathy in her bereavement and ex.
presses the sense Of its great loss.
1t is hereby ordered that copy Of
these resolutions, properly endrossed,
be sent the widow of our late mem
Der.
| Resolved, That we learn with re-
g gret of the passing Of Col. P. Donan,
an old time Journalist Of the state.
. Resolved, in all times past Capt E.
| E. Herman of the Minnie H. has
shown himself the unfailing friend Of
the North Dakota newspaper men and
in his continued courtesis to the
( craft has shown his kindly nature and
great heart. As partial appreciation
: Of these many favors be it
. Resolved, That the thanks Of the
4 association are hereby extended to
Capt. Herman andathat he be carried
e on the roll as an honorary vice presi-
dent of the association for life. Be
3 it further
| Resolved, That an engrossed copy
of this resolution, properly framed be
presented to Captain Herman.
John H. Pollock,
Grant S. Hager,