New Features Announced for 1911 Chautauqua Souvenir
A new Chautauqua program promises an unusual souvenir with original text and illustrations, featuring Devile Lake and Ohwutangua grounds. Fort Totten Indian school display, proceeds for the school, and lectures by Fargo college president Gregan are planned. The International Harvester company will contribute, Rev Bhaw of Minot to lead, and a DeVils Lake Boy Scout camp will be organized on site. The annual event will be brighter with new paint, grounds work, and extensive preparations ongoing for the 1911 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak
Devile Lake
Ohwutangua
Nyw
Gilbertson
Fort Totten
Gregan
Fargo College
International Harvester Company
Ita
Bhaw
Minot
DeVils Lake
Fifty Years Since Dakota Territory Creation
On April 3 1861 Lincoln signed the bill creating Dakota Territory marking a boundary split into two states. The fiftieth anniversary will be celebrated in Yankton South Dakota with North Dakota planned to join, as Governor Burke notes strong attendance is expected.
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Dakota Territory
Abraham Lincoln
Dakota
United States
Aprilia
Dakotas
Yankton
B. C
Ukaly
North Dakota
Ted
Burke
Hardware leaders speak at state gathering in city
Moe and Moo from nearby towns attended a hardware meeting while officials from the state hardware association planned a detailed report. A national convention visit from New Orleans was noted, and a business trip to a western point was mentioned for this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Moo
Churles Ferry
Baring
Junt
New Orleans
Moo
Prosilien
Bir
Moora
State Hardware ‘Asscciation
Forum ends controversy with tongue in cheek apology
Patterton apologizes in pre forum session to Dan Y Brennan, declaring the forum opposes the proceedings and that listeners should not blame him for sending “to the kind of dope.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterton
Dan. Y. Brennan
Postoffice to Close Sunday and Store Hours Adjusted
Postoffice will close on Sunday with money order and registry rooms and carrier windows shut. Senior delivery will stay open 9:20 to 1:80 p.m. Mail distribution and lobby remain open. Boxes may be rented for Sunday, and urgent mail can be delivered by written request or 10 cent special delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daeley
Devils Lake
Postoffice Department
Washington
Benger
German Lutheran church plans $15,000 brick edifice at Seventh Street
The German Singlish Lutheran church of St Peter's, with Rev A Kollmorgen as pastor, was formed last week and plans a $15,000 brick building at Seventh Street and Aline Avenue. Construction to start within a month, basement first for social rooms, later expansion. Congregation near twenty families with hope of attracting others to Devils Lake area. Officers elected include Chairman F Brending and Secretary P Jago. Ladies Aid has raised funds via food sales. Services will include English Sunday evenings and English Sunday School alongside German services.
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Seventh Street
Aline Avenue
Devils Lake
F. Brending
Philip Jago
Charles Wittkopf
William Wittkopf
Peter Link
H. W. Fark
C. Becher
Ladies Aid
Coming and Going in City Circles Now Rumors Surge
Reported on good authority that L. D. McGahan of Minot will move to this city while H. Z. Mitchell is set to depart. Details remain unconfirmed as discussions unfold and local circles weigh potential impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. McGahan
Minot
H. Z. ‘Mitchell
No Gihzen Sheld Up The Soo According To Pres Pennington
A letter from President Pennington of the Soo Railway to Ole Scrumgard of Devils Lake North Dakota says hostility among locals is not evident and the line from Fordville to Drake will be built when conditions warrant. He urges patience after crop failures and offers assistance to citizens as needed.
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Pres. Pennington
Pennington
Fordville
Drake
Devils Lake
Rothwell the well known conductor leads St Paul Symphony
Walter H. Rothwell renowned conductor of the St Paul Symphony Orchestra who began its third season also directed the English renditions of Parsifal and Madam Butterfly with the Savage Co His European training includes Vienna Hamburg Amsterdam and Frankfurt where he led opera and orchestral work His European study and associations sustain authoritative interpretations and his focus on classical symphonies blends with modern works The St Paul Symphony Orchestra and its music lovers owe much to his high ideals and musical sincerity A Fertile editor report notes George of Fertil Minn Journal visiting Cando to view the local paper plant and a Minnesota State automobile tour plans through Devils Lake from the Twin Cities to Helena in July with a stop here on day three out
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St. Paul
Conservatory
Hamburg
Gustav Mahler
Trieste
Breslau
Amsterdam
Royal Opera
America
Germany
Frankfort Opera
St. Paul Symphony Orchestra
Rothwell
Europe
Lee
St. Paul Music Lowers
Minnesota State Automobile
Adoration
Devils Lake
Twin Cities
Helena
Mont
Adelphi Gansl Team Chosen for April Debate
At the Adelphi Necrary society regular meeting the preliminary Gansl debate selected Adelphi to face AOD on April 27. Miss Hisle Brine, Miss Katherine McMillan, and Miss Pablibe Scrumgard named as alternates. The program included Plain Duet Monare and Parliamentary Practice with Tregestrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adel Pal Necrary Society
Adelphi
AOD
Mies Hisle Brine
Kolm
Katherine McMillan
Wheatland
Pablibe Scrumgard
Devils Lake
Wron
Monare
Premier
Chandler
Tregestrin
Glee Club from University of North Dakota Arrives Tonight
The glee club from the University of North Dakota will arrive in the city tomorrow for a concert this evening. Several members, noted as having been seen at the baseball diamond, are locals here. Various entertainments are planned by associated clubs for visiting boys during their stay Sunday in Devils Lake.
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University of North Dakota! Glee Club
Devils Lake
Old Indian Mad Bear Dead At Devils Lake
Dispatch from Warpald 8 D covers the death of Mad Bear a Sioux chief who led the band that freed a white family in 1868 and escorted them to Port Pierre. He reportedly left cattle and horses, had two wives, and was praised for his past conduct. Kennedy becomes the new agent at the Great Northern depot and is expected to aid Devils Lake with his experience from East Grand Forks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warpald
Mad” Bear
John Grasu
Mihi Hear
Santees
Hawtiles
Port Pierre
Tadlin Camtora
PG. Kennedy
Great Northern
Devils Lake
Kenyany
East Grand Forks
Ming
Conmercial Club
Passover Feast Observed Amid Nears in Jewish Calendar
The passage notes the start of Passover on the 14th day of Miinga, corresponding to Wednesday April 12, with unleavened bread and a full night of observance. It mentions close observance and references Alle Haig Wft and a march-related event involving Bi a march and Orwan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismargk
Alle Haig
Commercial Club Set To Meet Tuesday Evening
The Commercial club led by President Horton schedules a meeting for next Tuesday in the club rooms to discuss substantial business. Members are urged to attend as many plans for the year are nearing realization, with input from all needed. A birth is noted for Theodore Reed’s family, a girl born last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horton
The
Commercial Club
Evidence of Drunkenness in Judge Cowan Case
A long summary of testimony alleges habitual drunkenness by Judge Cowan across multiple locations in the Second judicial district and beyond. Witnesses describe him drunk or under influence during 1910 election events, court sessions at Rugby, Dakota, and other sites, including a notable Devils Lake period and the Gordon livery barn incident. The report notes subsequent political moves and a request for a speech at a Devils Lake Chautauqua season event.
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Judge Cowan
Bismarck Weld
Quer
Cowan
Gordon Livery Barn
Fsci
Rugby
Lakota
Hansboro
Aber
Simpson
Grand Forks Tour Plans visit Romsey county in August
An Automobile club trip is planned for August visiting Devils Lake and several Romsey county sites. In municipal news, city voters approved bond funding for a fire hall by 359 to 74. J H Maxson becomes city justice and C M Fisher park commissioner. Aldermen elected by wards: First H N Halgreen J B Turner. Second S L Wineman C W Greene. Third O W Ohnstad P G Miller. Fourth B Callighan W Harris.
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Grand Forks Automobile Club
Devils Lake
Romsey County
J. H. Maxson
C. M. Fisher
H. N. Halgreen
J. B Turner
Wineman
C. W. Greene
Thira
O. W. Ohnstad
P. G
Devils Lake Man Clark Kelly Named President Of A G C Board
The North Dakota Agricultural College board of trustees met at Fargo and organized appointing Clark Kelly of Devils Lake as president. W A Yoder of Fargo elected secretary and W P Porterfield as treasurer amid a heated debate over the treasurer post. New members Peter Elliott and Olaf Mugent of Fargo join the board, H D Mack of Bismarck reappointed, with retiring members noted. Dr Clintom Smith resigns as physician and will assume duties soon.
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The
North Dakota Agricultural College
Fargo
Clark Kelly
Devila Lake
W. A. Yoder
W. P. Portertieda
Porterfield
Peter Elliott
Olade Mugemt
H. D. Mack
Ballocare
Runator
Third Degree and Cat Max Play at Grand Opera House
In the Grand Opera House a double bill features The Third Degree and Cat Max. Performances run through the week with strong ovations and high management praise. Security and seating arrangements receive emphasis as patrons attend.
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Hocking Baby
Natal
Moe
National Convention
Mika Lewty
Siddaugh Laie
Dow
C. Plumisy, P. M
Peter
Wolden
Reid Annex
Ole Scrumgand
President Pennington
Boo Railway
Ei Toeateoy
Beeend
Stoppad
Noth
Ole Scrumgard
Commercial
N. D
Methos
I. Pennington
George
Fertil, Minn
Journal
Cando
Cando Democrat
Adelphi Gansl
Elsie Grine
Pauline Serum
Gard
DET
Shera Das
Boosters
and Mire
Theodore Reed
Om Instaturday
Ani
S. Soliuuts
Yast ‘Thutatiny
End Stra
Thoms Pullertos
Towashty
Howard Maher
North Dakota University
Devils Lake Manboard President
A. GC. Board OF Trustees
Clintom Smith
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