Baughman Guests Tees and Tales at Sevilla Hotel
Long feature on guests at the Hotel Sevilla highlights Henry Heaton of Central City Nebraska and other travelers. Describes Heaton as an Irishman with wit, the Big Four like Claude LaDue and Dick Ayres, and mentions McCumber's Minot discussion. Also notes Creel militia, Creel charity, and a Philadelphia case where Electric Bitters saved a life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Henton
Central City
Neb
Mark
Devils Lake
Cando
New Orleans
Heatons
Fight
Heaton
John Oliver
Philadelphia
C. W. Greene
List of Members of the New Volunteer Fire Company
City council approved the proposed roster for the new fire department at a Monday night meeting. Names are listed for the 2 MOSK, HOOK AND LADDER, and ENGINE companies, with officers and numerous firefighters named. Remarks include a remarkable rescue story and a promotion of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption with free trials at W Greene’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Volunteer Fire Company
OP Brainord
TA Haslam
Ase
Mosk Company
Gresns
John Beblabers
Horaman
Jack Horsman
West Whitford
George Hhuberg
Charles Copelaw
EP Manu
George Erase
John Hast
Aint
Merman Stonséth
Lain Teuman- Miller
John Wilkins
Fletcher McHarry
Fuller
Bruce Ticknor
Hook and Ladder Company
Vic Haslam
DN Pinkerton
C8 James
AN Bond
John Fulton
Charlea Thironson
Charllie McGraw
Charles Howley
Walker
LA Mobley
Unle
Harry Throdall
Martin Johnson
Luck Cadigan
Thos Sorenson
F Olmebawk
Carl Zuntok
Herm Balle
Bam Laragard
Michael Curtain
Plainfield
Til
King
W. Greene
Official Proceedings of Ramecy County Board Meeting
December 3 1998 county board meeting with Commissioners Ugland Day Baker and Van Liew. Baker proposed Barton bridge spans rejected then resubmitted a new plan to complete by April 1 1899 for 400. Board appointed Baker to oversee work. Several warrants and claims listed including lumber printing and labor costs. Meeting adjourned with county auditor Hanny Ware present. Modern Moors Syrup of Figs advertisement noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Jowers
Ramecy County
Ugland
Day
Baker
van Liew
Charles H. Baker
Barton Bridge
J. H. Vosberg
Court Rapher
A. D. Cleveland
Devils Lake Electric
Is Lake News
Cintion
Albert Robert
Albert Foster
Jobin Herlay
Peter Strengenstreet
Hanny Ware
Advertised Letters and Community Notes at Devils Lake
A retinue of small items from Devils Lake includes advertised letters at the post office ending December 3 1898 with many names listed. Local business and immigration prospects are discussed alongside social events such as the Annual Sale of Work and supper by the Junior Auxiliary of the Church of the Advent. Observations on the Deaf and Dumb school highlight overcrowding funding needs and safety concerns. A chamber remedy and drugstore promotion closes the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Boise
L W Tayalntey
Crumpacker
Mrs Marseht
D Cavanaugh
P Miller
W FY
Carter
Sam Miller
MJ Collinson
George Myers
BR. Ditmar
Jerome
Maher
M D Foster
Arthur Morrow
Hesther Flynn
Francis McCoy
P Foss
August Paynd
Coe F Gana
Ernie Putman
A Gareen Me Pierce
Miss M Russell
Frank Hausa
John Rabb
J J Jacobson
Axel Savalle
Dave Yew
John Till Beally
W ‘Tradel
Peter Leonard
Ep L VanCamp
Gertrude Lamb
BF West
Robert J Long
Mike Yates
WH R, Daevey
Postmaster
Church of the Advent
Episcopal
N. G. Newton
Fargo
Hoe
Deaf and Dumb School
Bangs
Want more Farm Loans and rental demand in Devils Lake
A North Shore notes column discusses farm loan interest and the shortage of rental housing in Devils Lake. It notes real estate lenders turning away applicants, signaling potential profits in building rental homes. Also mentions Chest pain relief from Chamberlains Pain Balm and a wheat theft incident near O.B. Spencer place with about 100 bushels stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Chamberlain
aJamo Dale
Hodgkinson
Wm. Webster
O.B. Spencer Place
Webster
Detroit dealer recalls crafty trades in old lumberyard days
A Detroit dealer recalls a bygone era of general stores in lower peninsula towns where sellers used sharp bargaining. He recounts a ship of tricks, including hats punched with holes to fool buyers and a fiddles and bows sale that ended with a profitable sting on a tall customer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller
Detroit
Lower Peninsula
Atylea
Mice Show Produces Rare Varieties and High Priced Pets
The National Mouse Club of England held an exhibition where hundreds of bred mice competed for gold medals and prizes. Mice displayed extensive color variation from chocolate to tortoise and golden shades. Prices for well bred specimens reached 15 to 25 dollars, reflecting their novelty and demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Mouse Club of England
Pete
Judicial quip and odd clipping from Bloomsbury court
A London Telegraph snippet reports a Bloomsbury county court hearing where a defendant is called this man and a judge parries with remarks on titles and politeness. The item blends legal chatter with a short anthropological dog whistle note and assorted classified-like notices, including a sale offer and a missing horse notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsbury County Court
Oxford
Bacon
London Telegraph
Notice of Sale in Ramsey County Guardianship
Court in Ramsey County North Dakota orders sale of real estate belonging to Harvey Rockwell Otis and Webb Haslem Oils minors. Affected guardians seek an order for sale of estate to best interests. Hearing scheduled December 1, 1808 at 2 pm in Devils Lake Court. Publication required for three weeks in Davila Lake Tater-Ocean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey County
North Dakota
F. W. Mann
P. Mann
W. ‘Mann
John J. O'Belom
J. O'Brien
Ulock
Derila Lake
Meecy
Deivis Lake
Ramsey
North Dakoth
Harvey Rockwell Otie and Webb
William Henry Otis
Tr Wppenth
Harry Rockwell Otis
Webb Haslem
Itis Penney
Aaid
Devils Lake
N. D
Davila Lake
D.G. Duell
K. A. Magione
Proposals for Bridge Work Sealed by Ramsey County Board
Proposals will be received by Ramsey County North Dakota for rebuilding a 116 foot long barn bridge at Mor Tile delver. Bids cover furnishing material and services, with specifications on file in the county auditor’s office. Proposals close January 20, 1894, at 1 to 7 o'clock. County Auditor Henry Wale announces the bid call.
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Board of Cou Commissioners
Ranney County
O'Elck P
Napa Eh
Darton
Mor
Itamsey
North
da Kolm
Tocaday
Noeth Watt
Benin
Sy Thes
Commisssaere
Ramsey
Dac Kota
Air Phate
Sirsetiaia
Dy Ooler
Bank
Ore Unity Ecutibte Touers Enry
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Baughman
Sevilla
Frank Rice
Chicago
Port Huron
Mr. Rice
Frank
Michigan
Indiana
McKin Jey
Bryan
Maine
Dick Ayres
Walter A. Wood Company
Mr. Ayres
Cass County
Nota Dakota
Claude LaDue
Big Four
McCormick People
Claude
Monitor
St. Louis Park
Minneapolis
P. J. McCumber
Richland County
Minot
Messrs. Hall and
Uyland
Creel
Cal
Miller
Col Miller
Limael
Axtell
Sy-Creel
Fale
R. E. Jossman
California Fig Syrup Co
Hardin Norris
R. Shoemaker
Perry
Inl
Max Bass
Great Northern
Brown
Mr. Brown
Alex Walker
North Shore Notes
John Barton
Ewisle
A.M. Powell
Ayono
Comeaunica- Pongeantlal
Gest
Seouring
Duns & Treet Spedial
Manrin Jacobsos
Bergen Township
Ramsay County
OF Devils
Lake
vTedal
Katien
John Olon
Ingeborg Olson
Bank of Ivory ‘Corporation
Nelson
Dakota Territory
David Eleou
Rameey
North Daksta
Aste
Towit
Aixty
Teans
Hampey
United States
Lakota
N. J
David Nelson
Mi Lakota
de Froit
Attorn
Ever Wagnes
Davily Lake
Falphork
Pest
Dolla
ESS Nt Se
Casper
Prat Ash
Palle
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