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Devils Lake Inter Ocean

Location

Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1885

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City Board Seeks Fire Bell and Clerical Changes

City board discussed cleaning yards of inflammables, procuring a 400 pound fire bell costing about 100 dollars, and authorized payments for engine house and coal shed hardware. At a special meeting, resignation of city clerk Ferguson was accepted and Charles S. Smith appointed to fill the vacancy. Weather and miscellaneous notices followed.

Alexander Moore W. N. Moore W.N. Moore South Kelley F. Wallace R. Johnson Cie Hotguson War Charles S. Smith Ferguson

Devils Lake Notes Reflect Community Life and Travel

North Shore notes report residents in St Paul and nearby towns, church events, social visits, and local business. Mentions Wilder, Carpenter, Dr Conyora, H C Davis, and others. infrastructural work on M E church. invitations for Masonic luncheon. fishery and harvest notes. engineers, clergy, and rail agents.

P. W. Wilder St. Paul George Carpenter Dr. Conyora H.C. Davis Cando Benham M. EB Father Malo Stass Hutchinson Lakota A. J. Alexander Barney Shanley J. Bjorgun Adama Wit Hi. H. Ruger Janeaville Wis B. F. Shanley Thomas Mullon Marubala J.J. Ferry Minnesota & Northern Railroad Company D. McGee J. F Llinda Devils Lake Indies Episcopal Church Mra Hansbrough Henry Keller Runtler Sauk Contra Henry Tn Devila Lake James H. Boden Michigan Col. Bacon Ft. Tot Capt Intrer Dakota Lake Waa Pennsylvania Plannette M. E. Churen Scockler Grand Fork L. Grant J. G. Campbell Bia Thin City Robert Ferguson Minneapolin Wood Bob Ferguson Deacon Powell Hioucer Prens P. P

Roller Mill Disaster At Devils Lake Crashes 3000 Bushels

A roller mill in Devils Lake suffered a catastrophic failure as the third floor collapsed under weight from 2500 to 3000 bushels of wheat. The wrecked structure spread wheat through the basement and first floor. an estimated loss nears 1000. Propriety Widmeier and Weiermuller led the salvage as investigators blamed a failed joist under immense load. The town pledges aid as families are urged to assist in the hour of trouble following the 1884 fire.

Messrs Widmeier & Welermuller Chas Schooummaker Therengineer Mont Ren Nomibls Widmeier& Weiermuller Devila Lake

Farmers Elevator Co. meeting in Devils Lake area

The Farmers Union Elevator Co executive committee met December 5 at the Bank of Davila Lake with Ed Lohnes W H Cuniver R L Walker Frank Pitcher John Brown and Patrick Kelly of Crary present. They approved last minutes discussed promoting the venture and ordered Kelley to write on its advantages and to circulate additional share subscriptions. A letter from P Kelly urged stock pooling to build a 30 000 bushel elevator at Devils Lake with stock priced at 25 per share and payment plans over four years.

Devils Lake D.T Anderman Mra Tt Anderson John A Barrett Bondolid Brander Eizabeth Conlin Chapman Doran Frank The Presbyterian Church Fourth Street Stoover Kelley Farmers’ Union Elevator Co Davila Lake Ed Lohnes W. H. Cniver R. L. Walker Frank Pitcher John Brown Patrick Kellay Crary Patrick Kelly Auc Fas Union Elevator Company Joan Brows Eauly Devils Lake Inter-Ocean Dean Stir Farmer Miso Tracy P. Kettr D. T Thompson Walker P. Kelly Geo. W. Dixon D. J. Atchison Edi Srlines A. J. Stade J. A. Horn Joe Cormack Jake Fulkerson Ala Hia Thorson Walker

General Order for McClellan Post muster in Devils Lake

Members of Geo B McClellan Pow G A R Devils Lake D T urged to assemble at the engine house on Saturday December 19 at 2 PM for muster. All veterans who served in the U S Army or Navy and were honorably discharged are invited. By order C W Nasu Post Commander Taos Muccex Post Adjutant.

Geo. B. McClellan G. Alr Geo C.W. Nasu Taos Muccex

Farewell Reception For Mrs Wishart At Benham House

About eighty friends gathered Thursday evening at the Benham house to bid Mrs. W. W. Wishart farewell before her Washington trip. A formal program with music and dancing preceded a lavish lunch in the parlor while guests toasted the hostess in a night of surprise and festive pageantry.

W. W. Wishart Benham Major Benham Stoud National Aspital Wishart Washington Abe Deyin Lake

Fragmented night tale and a town fire alarm

A garbled narration describes a surreal scene with distant wonders and a fair opening next Tuesday. A 1:15 am alarm draws citizens as the fire department finds no blaze while a tremor of danger hints at a near escape. A railing collapse disrupts the street and a notice offers stove deals and office space for rent amid street chatter.

E. J. Nadeau A. Pearce Stoel Manitoba

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