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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
5
Devils Lake locals report visitors from Fargo Valley City Ross Warwick and Crary while county schools and deaf school pupils receive special attention. officials and residents travel for business and duty as several events and social gatherings unfold including a Chautauqua move and Elks initiation with students preparing Arbor Day activities.
Thomas Cavanaugh was in the city Tuesday from Dry Lake Lois Miller of Penn visited here Tuesday Wim Somerville was in the city Monday HH N Elgebach returned Monday night from Montana where he has been looking after his homestead C J Christian of Larimore returned to his home Tuesday morning after a short business stay in the city Mr and Mrs W McIntosh of Bottineau on their way east arrived in the city Monday night for a short visit
The twenty third annual Knights Templar meeting closed in Dickinson North Dakota with a banquet at the Masonic temple. The conclave for 192? meets at Grand Forks. Officers elected include H J Hill eminent grand commander Andrew Hkern grand generalist John W Carroll captain general Frank White grand senior warden Herbert G Proctor grand junior warden Rev A Edwin Clattenburg prelate A B Taylor treasurer W L Stockwell recorder G W Walbert grand standard bearer W D Henry grand sword bearer W L Richards grand warden Dr G Roy Ringe grand captain of the guard Dr J W Chamberlain grand junior warden of grand commandery Paul
Last Friday's rain turned to heavy snow that persisted nearly 24 hours then continued through Monday. Ground soaked from previous fall and a recent northeaster means abundant moisture for crops. farmers hope for warm spring weather to plant a bumper crop. Wet years are typically good and the rain and snow are described as a million dollar snow worth millions across North Dakota.
A vintage health advisory speaks of grip's aftereffects such as weakness nervousness and loss of appetite. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic and purifier that strengthens nerves restores energy and aids liver and kidney function, promising health and good spirits after grip. Available for 60 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
Sisuatek Avil 19. At the opening of the Fort Berthold Indian reservation, common schools of North Dakota will come into possession of about 30 000 acres of land. About 11 000 acres in sections 18 and 26 were not allotted to the Indians. About 17 000 acres in sections 16 and 25 were allotted and have been taken, leaving about 2 000 acres yet to be selected.
For sale at the Inter Ocean office old papers wired in bundles of fifty at five cents each. rent offered for a large upstairs room suitable for work. Call at the Inter Ocean office for details and to arrange demonstration and pickup in Jolting Bolt Moating Iron area.
North Dakota Chautauqua plans to bring evangelist Billy Sunday to Devils Lake for a July 4 address after securing consent from his wife and completing travel arrangements. Sunday finishes revival work June 80 in Ohio and will rest through July while touring Glacier Park and Montana en route west, drawing a large regional audience to Fargo and Devils Lake.
A testimonial notes Electric Bitters reviving Michael Hessheimer of Lincoln Nebraska after over three years of illness. The remedy is described as toning the stomach curing indigestion and boosting appetite, blood, and nerves with six bottles cited as effective. Available at all druggists for 50 cents.
Devils Lake residents praise a three mile stretch to Clark W Kelly farm on the lake shore southeast of the city. The road, rebuilt by Mr. Kelly, is hailed as the most perfect in the region, transforming former gumbo bottom land into a handsome boulevard.
After every rain Mr. Kelley uses a road drag at his own expense to reshape and grade the road, shedding water and keeping it in good condition in all weather. His timely work has dramatically improved the road, making it superior to others in the county and far better than comparable stretches.
Friends found manager John Baker ill in an elevator at Warwick after two days with no help. He was brought home by freight and is receiving medical attention.
Federal inspector Lowe with C H Babcock of New Rockford and B Taylor of Hillsboro assist Dr Crewe in tuberculin testing cattle in the area. The daily herd at the School for the Deaf is supervised by Lowe.
An ordinance fixes the city treasurer salary at 300 dollars per year payable monthly. The measure amends Article 2 Chapter 2 of the Revised Ordinances and becomes effective after passage approval and publication. All conflicting ordinances are repealed. Passed first reading March 4 1912. Passed second reading April 1 1912. Published Mayor P J McClory.
Mrs R J Flint of Braintree Vermont urges using Dr King's New Discovery after her husband F Flint faced a grave cough. He credits a quick cure for coughs, colds, and throat ailments with a safe medicine. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes, guaranteed by druggists.
Reports say the Carpathia's wireless capacity was hampered by thick weather off the coast delaying contact with the rescue ship. Efforts to reach the Carpathia include the Salem and Chester with wireless gear from Virginia, while Mackay Bennet sails from Halifax to search for bodies and recover survivors aboard the Parisian and Virginian.
Fargo April 19 The Scottish Rite reunion closed Saturday afternoon with the presentation of the 32nd degree after forenoon exemplification of the 31st degree. A large attendance and strong interest marked the event, and it is likely the June gathering will be skipped with the next class in fall.
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