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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-06

Oregon and Washington, combining
business with pleasure.
Mrs. w. 3. Lackey is entertaining
her mother, Mrs j. P. Adamson, of
Minneapolis, and her sister, Mrs. W.
81. Price, of st. Paul.
At her parents hospitable home,
south of town, Miss Grace Pitcher
entertained a bevy 9of her young
friends last Saturday evening, and all
report a jolly time.
Chas. Kolge, whose temporary
headquarters are at Starkweather,
heard a man say he would give $40
to see another get a whipping.
Charley wasn't very busy and took
the contract. He did a faultless job,
but as a result the strong arm of the
law made a reach for him and landed
him in Jail, charged with committing
an assault. He was brought to the
county seat, spent ono night a a
guest at the hote de Rutten, and con
cluded there was not much of a joke
in what he had been doing. After
making his peace with Judge Duel
he was allowed to go hence-wiser il
not sadder.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-06

Hon. A. o. Whipple made a flying
trip to st. Paul the first Of the week.
Bort Walker has returned from his
visit to Memphis, Mo-, and other old
home points.
John Daeley has returned from a
pleasant trip to Florida and reports
an enjoyable time.
MI. and Mrs. J. Quincy Adams
entertained MI. Adams. brother, Of
Bottineau, last week.
Grand Harbor was represented in
our city yesterday by Merchant
Morgdridge and w. A. Richter.
Deputy Sheriff George Hanson and
Attorney T. w. Morrissey, of Ed
more, were visitors at the county seat
last Saturday.
Clarence Hale, a prominent life
insurance agent Of Grand Forks, is
giving Equitable talk to our citi-
zens this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred E. Merrick, of
Grand Harbor, took Wednesday even
ing's flyer for an extended trip to
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-06

to Starkweather to serve some papers.
As q result his face was quite
severely frozen. Joe says he has
driven in this country for twenty
years, and never had an experience
of this kind bsfore.
During the brief legislative ad-
journment from Friday until Tuesday
last, Ramsey county's delegation did
not go on the junketing excursion, but
returned home to look after the inter
ests of thier constituents, consulting
them as to their wishes on pending
measures.
Parties burning one or more
slectrict lights all night, who have
not reported same to tho Improvement
company, are expected to do 30.
LaMoure Chronicle: The whole
sale liquor dealers have declared time
and again that more liquor was sold
in this state under prohibition than
under the license system. Yet they
are at this moment prepared to spend
a hundred thousand dollars to secure
the overthrow of the prohibition law.
How is it7
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-06

A. J. Horsman, the optician, has
gone east for few days on business
and pleasure combined.
H. Rostad, at Security State Bank,
receives 1909 taxes due Ramsey coun.
ty for village of Edmore and r
rounding township.
DR.. Reeds Cushion shoe is
the easiest shoe on earth. Sold
only by S. L, Wineman.
The new bus recently put on the
streets by w. A. Wilson for the
ssvilla hotel, is a thing of beauty
and will be a joy to those who pat
ronize this popular hostelry. Mr.
Whitman is making some improve
.msnts in the interior of the hotel
which will also add to the comfort of
the guests.
Dep. Sheriff Kent had an experience
on Thursday Of last week which he
will not Don forget and which he
does not care to go through again.
1t was a bitter cold day, the wind
blowing from tho north, and he drove
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-06
THE Lo6aL FIELD.

Call and see the Percheron brood
smafes for sale at Whipple's barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Fowler returned
sfrom thier Ward county farm Friday.
The finest lot Of horses ever shipped
in here now on sale at First National
Bank.
Frank Shook, one of the hustling
young farmers of Grand Harbor, was
in town Wednesday.
First National Bank has for sale at
all times young and sound horses
drivers and farm stock.
Mr.. and Mrs. DR.. Sihler, who have
been visiting in Canada for several
weeks, are expected to return soon.
The Myers famous Milwaukee shoe
is conceded by good judges of shoes to
de the best in the market. Handled
in Devils Lake by the Cooperative
sstore.
"! w. Wood has sold his wall
paper store to h. Stuart, who has
moved the stock of goods in the
building north of j.. F. Henry's law
office.
No long windeu applications re-
.uuired, whichare submitted to eastern
companies, or waiting weeks for
money after mortgage is executede
You get your money when mortgag.
is signed at First National Bank.
W. 81. Lackey, of the Stoltze lum-
der yard, leaves today for we'll
.earned vacation trip of a month to
WISCONSIN and other states. Mr..
Iaekey has built up the trade of the
local yard to a wonderful extent and
his efficient service is appreciated.
Before letting your building con-
tracts, consult J.. Halliday, carpenter,
contractor, ETC., Devils Lake. All
w4k intrusted to me will have my
personal attention. Residence 9Th
street, east, opposite Norwegian
church. 1913 p
Judge P. g. CrillS, of Grand Har-
7bor, was in town Wednesday: The
iudke informs the Inter Ocean that he
has recently had an offer of 81, 900 fol
his Grand Harbor farm, and that II
the event Of sale he will go to Canada
and engage extensively in the stoch
business. "Pat' is one of the ole
timers in this section and we hope III
will conclude to remain among us
What tho farmers of Grand Harbo1
should do is to agitate the establish
I ment of a creamery. With a cream
.ery in operation, and diversified farm
ing the farmers of this county car
make more money, and make it easier
than in any country in the world, ant
the man who sells out to go ELSEWHERE
to farm makes a mistake.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-06
It's a Dull Month

For many years merchants have said that February
is a dull month. This old saying has been the merchants
excuse for doing nothing. We make it the reason for
extra efforts and if you'll come here at any time this
month you'll see what we mean by extra Efforts
we've taken extra pains to make the store attractive and
comfortable and we. have put an extra edge on our price
cutting knife and we have got out a lot of the new goods
for display. Visit the store this week and reap some Of
the benefits that will be yours for we've determined to
make trade look brisk this mouth, even if our profits
dwindle.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-06

te.. E-# "#- SAe-
The q. A. R. and w. r. C. give a
joint card party at their hall this
evening.
:. Co. D is making elaborate prepara-
tinns for the Lincoln birthday ball To
be held at the armory on the evening
of Feb. 18th. {
Granville Record; Miss M. Ran.
kin, a sister Of Mrs. Jas. Dowd, is
engaged to teach the Corey school the
coming winter.
On next Thursday evening the High
School Literary society will give an
open meeting" presenting an inter-
esting program, to which the general
public is invited.
Messrs. Cooler Bros, Of this city,
have the sympathy of a large circle Of
friends in the recent death Of thicr
brother, VIM, II. Cooler, late Of Wal
nut Grove, MINI.
The Presiding elder for the Minot
district, Rev. J. G.. Moore, will
preach at the Methodist church here
at the usual morning and evening SER
vices next Sunday.
Owing to rush of taxpayers and
social correspondence, County Treas
urer Lonnevik finds it necessary to
hold the tax books open without pen
atty on the 1902 taxes until Feb. 10Th.
While the Fargo agricultural boys
worsted our local club in basket ball
in a score of 81 to 1, at the armory
last Saturday, yet their presence and
playing was much enjoyed by a large
and interested. audience.
Miss ~Prindeyille's class gave a
musical rendition under the auspices
of the Woman lodge at their hall on
Tuesday evening. Lunch and dane
ing added to the enjoyment.
Devils Lake greatly rejoices over
the passage by the Legislature of the
bill allowing the school for the deaf
to issue bonds as against their state
lands, in the sum Of $50, 600. to pro-
vide for the purchase of additional
land and the erection Of necessary
buildings. Hon. Henry Hale faith
cred the bill in the senate, and Hon.
Geo. ". b. Davis in the house, and
their successful efforts on behalf of
our local state institution will be
much appreciated by their con-
stituents. Representative Baker also
put in some telling work to help win
the prize.
Loan Agent Powell: ! am in re-
ceipt Of a letter from d. L. Moores,
treasurer of the Minnesota Loan and
Trust company, Of Minneapolis, in
the course Of which he writes: 81
am in receipt Of a recent copy of the
Devils Lake Inter Ocean and am
pleased to notice the apparently SUBJ
tantial statement of the First Nation
al Bank, of your city, whose presi-
dent I have met onc or twice. but I
believe we have never had any bust
ness with them. They show or a
capital Of $50, 600 a surplus of $35, 900,
which speaks very well for a bank in
SO new a state. 1 am glad to have
the article also that you enclose, enti-
tied "A Story in Flax
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-06
FOR RENT.

Farm, 100 acres under cultivation,
20 acres summer plowed; 100 acres ad-
joining on which 100 tons of hay can
be put up. Farm four miles north
east of Penn, at Dry Lake.
Farm, 48O acres, 1856 acres under
cultivation. Plenty Of good hay land.
Farm five miles west of Garske.
Will put up suitable buildings to live
in OF each place for tenant.
Mrs. M. A.. Degnan.
Enquire Of E. n. Hutchins,
Devils Lake, N. D.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-06

. Will Wilkinson, of the U. S. land
Office at Minot, spent a few days with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ.
Wilkinson.
Complete line of buggies, carriages
and wagons at Prosser & Serumgard's.
Reliable goods, low prices. Terms
to suit purchaser.
The Degree Of Honor, will give
another of their enjoyable card par
ties at the Odd Fellows hall Thurs
day evening, Feb. 18th.
In memory Of the opening of Mr..
dlerum's new gallery, 6 extra photos
are given away free with each dozen
ordered until Feb. list.
w. A. Wilson, of the Fashion liv-
cry, has added q new omnibus to his
equipment. and is now making all pas
senger trains. He does the bus and
transfer work for the Sevilla. Mr..
Wileon is also preparing to put in
operation a light transfer and deliv-
cry service for the town trade.
John Baugh1nan returned Saturday
from Minot wfere he made proof on
his Ward county homestead. He and
the residents Of his neighborhood have
completed the organization of a new
township consisting of townships 1853
and 1874, range S. which will be
known as Calquhoon.
The First National Bank will not
sell your horse notes, but will grant
extension in case Of crop failure or
other misfortunes, and you all know it.
DR.. D. K. Pearson, the Chicago
philanthropist, in a recent address to
young men said "Get land" said
he, sect land with coal under it.
Get land where cattle can be grazed.
Get meadow land, pasture land and
tillable land. Buy all you can and
keep it. Hang on to it. Then 60 to
work. The west is a district of
hustlers and you must hustle to stay
, with them. Go to stay but do not be
discouraged by carry hardships. Go
where there is not a railroad for sixty
miles and you have to enter on horse
back. The railroad will follow soon
and those who fight hard will come
out on top"
Having closed out our business
those who r indebted to us n re-
quested to call and settle. Office
second floor of the Bangs block, next
door to Dr.. Noeller. Stade & Svee.
A young man giving his name as
E. A. Chenewoth, residence Salem,
Oregon, was arrested Monday on a
charge of lunacy and taken before DR..
Ruger, who pronounced him insane.
He was taken to the jamestown asy-
lum Tuesday by Deputy Sherifs
Kent and Stenseth. The man put in
an appearance here about two weeks
ago, and claimed to be a preacher.
Monday morning he created some ex-
element by running up Kelley
avenue, yelling and scattering broad
cast some letters. When approached
he claimed to..be tho second Christ.
and resisted arrest. He was finally
overpowered and landed in jail. II
appears that he had previously been
confined in the Oregon asylum.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1903-02-06

Farmers Attention! We can
save you money! W. will quote
you special prices on all kinds
OF wood and Ignite coal in car
lots. We solicit your patronage
Respectfully,
===Miller & Baker.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-08-17
WIBLEY-ROSs.
Again the Wedding Bells Are
Heard, This Time In
Far-off City.

Mr.. Chester Whitley and Miss
Margaret Ross, both Of Chicaasha,
|. T., were married last night at
the home Of M. L. Carvin Miss
Ross is well known in Wichita,
having lived here several years.
The above announcement ap-
peaTed 10 the columns of the Sun
day Wichita Eagle, and has been
the source Of much surprise to the
friends Of both parties in this
city. Miss Ross, who has charge
OF the millinery department at
Morgan d Gribi's, left here
August 8 to buy her fall stock,
and incidentally to visit friends at
Wichita and other places, and her
marriage is a complete surprise to
her associates in business, among
whom, as well as in social circles
she is exceedingly popular.
Mr.. Whitley has long been iden-
titled with the business interests Of
Chickasha, and is the energetic and
successful proprietor Of the Chick
asks steam Laundry. The Ex-
press tenders congratulations to
MIR. Whitley and his handsome
bride, and joins numerous friends
IN wishing them all happiness and
prosperity.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-08-17

commission, resigned his post, it
issaased, 10 accept an important
position in the company, who also
put r. g. Reuter-, clerk 10 charge
Of the land office a6der the com
mission.
Brosins says mat G. r. BFeckin-
ridge, Of the Dawes commission, IS
interested as stockholder, in the
Eufaula Trust company. He
claims that Tams Bixby has ac-
quired real estate while holding
his Official position as president OF
the commission, alloting lands to
the indians az Ft. Gibson, Table
quah, TishomingO and Sulphur
Springs. MIR. Bfosius says this oi
District Attorney Soper: In sd-
dstlon to being stockholder in the
tribal development company as
already shown, he is stated to be
q stockholdsr ID, and attorney for,
the. Cherokee Oil and Gas COM
pany. which is operating in Indian
Territory with original charter
rights granted in Arkansas.
He Is also stated to be general
counsel for the 81. Louis g. San
Francisco railroad company for
the Indian Territory whose inter-
ests frequently conflict with those
OF the Indians. Brosius closes his
report as follows:
aTheFe are rumors sfioat to the
effect that federal officers ia the
Indian Territory are financially
interested in other transactions
that would seem 10 preclude them
from retaining their positions nm
der the Indian department. With
the information 10 the possessio }
Of the various ofioes OF the gov
eEnment employed in the Indian
Territory it 10 clear that they pos
sess great advantage over others
in pressing business ia which they
have an interest either through q
trust company or otherwise. The
prestige they have met with the
Indiana and others By reaeon Of
their official relations is very i'm
portant."
Atthe request Of the secretary Of
the interior the department Of jus.
tice has undertaken to Investigate
the charges Of land frauds in In
dian Territory, and especially the
question as to the priority togovern-
ment officials holding position in
connection with land in the terri
tory.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-08-17
A HORSE STOLEN.
Dan Garland Loses a Valuable
Saddle Animal and Offers
Reward.

Dan Garland, the we'll known
ranohman and milkman Of this
city, lost a valuable buggy horse
Friday night, which he believes
was either stolen or else broke out
of his stable lot and wandered a.
way. The horse Was turned out
into the lot as usual at bed time,
but was missing next morning,
with evidences that it had broken
out.
The animal was brownish bay
Of blooky, pony build, l6 hands
high, and weighed about ll00
pounds. There are no marks OF
brands on the horse which will
serve rs ideaudoation marks.
Dan says he will give a reward Of
$40 for the recovery of the horse
and $500 for conviction Of the
thief.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-08-17

To supply crystal, frozen, DIS
titled water at less than 5 cents
gallon--25 lbs. melted ice
makes 3 gallons Of pure, crystal,
distilled water, FREQ from the
slightest taint Of disease germs.
Cool drinks, cool food and pure
water insures health in hol
weather.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-08-17
Inspector Brosius Reports to
the Interior Department.
High OffCIaIS ATS Implicated
They Use Their Ofices to Feath-
er Their Own Nests and to
Rob the. Indian Of
His Land.

washington, Aug. l5.-Conceyn-
ing conditions in the Indian Terri
tory, q report from S. NJ. Broeius,
who was sent to the territory 8
abort time ago to make an investi-
cation, has been filed.
The report, ii ID understood,
will be sent TO the president and
TO Secretary Hitchcock. With
this report before him it Is difficult
to see how the secretary can evade
the responsibility OF resuming the
investigation. The report also in
wolves George ]. Wright, his spec
ial inspector, in full charge. Bro
sins says that the lands are secured
from the Indisns at from rs 10 75
cents an acre and are immediately
sublet by sharks and trust CON-
panies specially organized for that
purpose at from 900 to $3.50.
The Dawes commission is severe
ly criticised and the sgent shows
that by its methods the Indians
Hre compelled to travel hundreds
Of miles to secure their allotmenta
and then are compelled TO wait
many weeks for action. He Gays
that at the rate of daily fling Ii
VIII take thirty years to complete
the alIoting.
Trust companies 10 deal in In
dian lands have been organized BY
the score and agents aud rustlers
are employed to herd the ignorant
Tndians 10 parties Of from i've TO
twenty -dve. All sorts OF tricks
are resoFted to. Much the same
tactics are employed by the oil
and kas companies. One Indian
woman was bought of for 5000 for
land which had been in possession
OF her family for years and which
belonged 70 her and her two chill
dien. The Dawes commission is
alleged to favor interested parties
in securing leases. he says that
the tribal development company
Of Tishomin 60, 1T, was author.
lied March 20, with a capital stock
Of ei0O, O0O and had eI2, 900 paid
in. Guy z. Cobb, then internal
revenue inspector, is the largest
stockholder.
Again" BEosiussays. "P. So
per is 8 large stOekholder and vice
president OF the company. Mr..
Soper is United States district at
torney Tor the northern district Of
Indian Territory, whose duty it is
uuder the law 70 prosecute per-
sons having private holding Of
lands snd 10 defend the TDdIans
81 ell suits Of law or equity In
volving their titles to land" Gov
ernor Mosely, OF the Chickasha ma
tion, is also q stockholdeE. The
Muskogee Title and Trust CON-
pany, which does a business In
lands, was organized Ia February
Of this year, Tams Bixby, chair
man Of the Dawes commission, was
stockhoideR and vice president OF
the concern. j. G.. WFigh., in.
speCtoF in absolute charge in the
Indian Territory, is one Of ita di.
Fectofs.
The Canadian Valley Truss
company, Of Muskogee, was organ.
ized the day after the concern
just named to "buy, rent sell,
lease and mortgage resi- estate, .
and Tame Bixby In addition to be.
ing . stockholdeF was president Of
the company. q. W. Hopkins,
chief law clerk for the Dawes
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-08-17
BOYS ARE ANGRY.
Bowie Base Ball Team Flayed
Them the Meanest Kind Of
q Trick Sunday.

The picked team OF Rock Island
employees, which was scheduled to
play the Bowie, Texas, team here
Sunday, are mad clear through.
The Bowie boys, who played two
games at Oomanohe, /. T., during
the carnival. wrote to Ohlckasha
asking for a game Sunday with the
local team. Barney Demoling, OF
the Rock Island, assisted by sew
eral local fans, made all arrange
ments for the game, 'isd advertis-
ing matter and tickets printed, and
even sold many Of the tickets.
The team was guaranteed their
expenses from Comanche and re-
turn, and gate receipts were to be
divided 40 and so per cent. Two
men we're also paid to clean up the
grounds.
Saturday night the Bowie team
returned to their home without in-
forming the Rock Island boys, OF
even vouchssfing a word OF ex-
planatlon. Repeated wiring and
phoDing to Comanohe did no good,
the Bowie bows refusing to answer.
When the Chickssha boys at.
tempt TO accommodate another ag-
gregation Of ingrstes like Bowie,
they will have TO receive positive
assurance that their efforts will be
appreciated.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-08-17

To San Francisco and return
&45. via the Rock Island System,
for the annual reunion Of G. A. r..
Tickets selling August to IA, re-
turn limit October Is. For fur
ther particulars see X. Stephens.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-08-17

San Francisco and return $4,000
via the Frisco System, account Of
~. A. r. annual encampment.
Tickets on sale August ! TO IA,
good TO return October 15. For
particulars phone 21O or see A. q.
Wilson, agent.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-08-17

It would pay you when your
horses need shoeing to Try Wade
eagle. He does bis own work
and makes q specially of treating
sore feet. He guarantees all work
to give satisfaction. North Fourth
street with Spear & Moore. I'm
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-08-17
FINE CONCERT.
Chickasha Band Was at It's Best
Saturday Night, and a Good
Crowd Listened.

The concert given by the Chick
asha band Saturday night was one
Of the most delightful Of the sea
son, and a good audience was in
attendance. One Of the selections
rendered was the popular "Anons,' =
an intermezzo composed by Vivian
Grey, who in private life is known
as Miss Mabel Mckinley, niece OF
the lale-lamented president. The
band was in excellent form, and
the entire program pleased every
one.
PROGRAM.
March, "The Billboard" John
N. KlohF.
Intermezzo, ''Garden Of Roses"
w. A. Pratt.
Waltzes, "Cice" E. a. Lambert.
March, ''The Midnight Flyer"
Fred w, Hoger.
Intermezz0, "AnoDa" Vivian
Grey.
March, "Stars ndStElpes Forever "
SOBsa.
SerIo Comic, Trombone Sneeze
Chris Sorensen, Jr.
Characteristique, venezuela Dance
w. Wesley Wells.
Medley, s'Under the Bamboo Tree
Cole & johnson.
March. "In Ball Costume" E. O.
Rocker.
March, "Corinthlan" A. WI
Hughes.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1903-08-17

Mrs. w. G. Kelsey has return.
ed from q months visit ct Platts.
burg, No, and other points.