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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1885
Page
4
The Inter Ocean weekly paper from Devils Lake, Dakota, reports on local figures including Narwanre A. Hanii named receiver at Aberdeen and Apa B. Sweet's marriage in Cedar Rapids. It covers political chatter about land office decisions, a Kansas diary find, and a funeral in Indianapolis for Vick Passipext Hexprices. The piece mentions editorials, a novel by Hugh Conway, and remnants of partisan talk on presidential pro tem chances.
Prosperity grows in Devils Lake country as grain yields improve and trade prospers. Bank of Devils Lake reports unusually prompt payments and many notes paid before due. A Chicago firm notes only four of 186 notes unpaid at year end. Local banks report similar strength and traveling salesmen call Devils Lake the best town on the road. The community anticipates another large No Shard crop.
Parson Stockdale representing Geo. R Newell & Co. Minneapolis wholesale grocers, says business is better than ever and that year end collections will exceed past totals. He notes reduced luxury consumption has risen recently and asserts it is pointless to discuss hard times any longer in North Dakota.
A long letter from Bantcerr recounts Bartlett North Dakota and its prospects. It highlights rail access, new elevator plans, thriving stores Smith & Co Whitney Mc Dougal and Standish House, St P M railroad influence, robust churches and schools, and welcoming settlers from Illinois Nebraska Iowa Canada and Europe. It notes the area’s fertile lands and promising future with active business and hospitality. A second item reports a sensational death in Sioux Falls as Mrs Georgia Perry reacts to her husband’s alleged affair with a visiting professor’s wife, ending in collapse and a mysterious death. The third item mocks political figures and notes the territorial ring’s decline.
A long critique traces the Traitor Act as used by rival factions in Burleigh county and Bismarck, naming targeted figures like John B. Raymond, Bly, Judge Francis, and John R. Wilson, and denounces perceived public-interest manipulation by the Tribune and allied papers. It cites opposition to tax cuts, water works, and hotel policies, and quotes the Yackton Telegram praising Col Laurie Kerry for record integrity. A separate note from Richland County reports a land claim death and a probate sale dispute resolved by authorities with a governor’s remark.
Bt John Journal reports agent Pat Kelly toured mountain country and noted rapid local development. He stated the Manitoba road may extend to the mountains if the Grand Forks to Devils Lake segment proves profitable, with paying results this fall boosting chances for a future expansion.
Willis Rittenhouse was arrested Thursday evening for drawing a gun on Henry Kelly in Johnson's saloon. He appeared before Justice Pattin for examination. Kelly testified they played Pedro and disagreed over cards, leading to a momentary display of revolvers. Pattin bound Rittenhouse over in 100 to the grand jury. J L Davenport also faced charges and was bound over to district court in 100 for each offense after waiving exam. City Board met Friday with contracts approved and a fire alarm bell discussed.
A Manchester Michigan man lauds Electric Bitters as restoring his wife from five years of near helplessness. He claims she can now do her own work after using two bottles. The piece also lists letters awaiting at Devils Lake post office and notes town notices about trade, auctions, and local services.
The Chicago market reports a softening trend in wheat prices amid a week of strong receipts totaling 360,230 bushels and shipments at 887,014 bushels. Today’s receipts reached 208 carloads while corn showed price gains and active trading, with light offerings lifting values slightly.
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