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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1885
Page
2
The Inter Ocean weekly issue notes Dakota politics and post office business, cites Arbor Day timing changes, and urges tree planting. It warns about Benson county's bid for territory, comment on Creel’s resignation debate, and discusses school superintendent candidacy and potential tax implications for local residents.
Winnipeg special to St Paul Pioneer Press claims Turtle Mountain Indians are crossing into Manitoba to join Biel uprising. Daily arrivals from Turtle Mountain report Indians on the reservation and not preparing for war. Only 40 or 50 Indians exist there, rationed and content. Riel conflict is 400–500 miles away. misinformed reports warn of imminent danger.
In a contested Creel case, the motion to dismiss failed as Judge Noble allowed the trial to proceed. Hodgson testified about a $300 Walaker loan check, Creel’s role as agent, and missing mortgage records. Creel defended himself, detailing clerical fire losses, neglect by a clerk, and his attempts to forward funds. He was bound over to district court in $800 bonds.
A journal reports an exodus of 100000 European emigrants bound for the West and Northwest. It notes the summer to fall journey, daily special trains, and a power struggle among trunk lines over differential rates. Details cover Central’s reactions, Liverpool to Chicago fares, and Castle Garden clearance costs. Also included: New Haven murder, Queen City items, and local farm activity.
Rev Converse argues that a church thrives only when the audience engages with reverence sympathy and discipline. He classifies hearers as indifferent pleasure seekers critics religiously distant and the true good hearer who reflects on God’s word and acts. He urges private devotion and sustained duty to illuminate and guide believers toward heaven, contrasting other types with the ideal listener.
Mr Rittenhouse and family arrived to claim land in Dakota after fleeing Wolsey where about 200 settlers face raids by Indians within six miles. Many plan to relocate to Dakota amid fears of losing land to Hudson Bay Company or Canadian Pacific Railway claims despite years of improvement.
Weather favors seeding as Ed Becker plans 200 acres using cattle. A private letter reports the Miles Plummer murder in Traill county after a clash with saloon keeper Pete Daly, who killed him. Tracy post office moved briefly toward Washington before returning to its old quarters. Moose River wedding unites G A Cameron and Georgietta Marple after two years of land claims and pre emptions. Body discovery ties to a missing Montana partner and Moore’s arrest. local crime notes at Washburn. Presbyterian service features music and a Bunyan inspired sermon. Tumble takers arrested for timber cutting on Turtle Mountain. Land office records elevations of Dakota points.
A Cleveland Leader excerpt describes a historic private room of the president serving as both private and cabinet space. It recalls figures from Adams to Grant and Lincoln, noting the walls would narrate battles, wars, impeachments, and policy debates if they could speak.
A Dakota nurseryman thanks patrons for years of support and outlines plans to grow the North Dakota Nurseries. He offers cuttings and seeds prepared for reliable growth with ordinary care and promises prompt replies to inquiries. Order early for spring or fall delivery from Devlin Lake, Dakota Territory.
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