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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1912
Page
8
Fargo fans await a top wrestling card at the roller rink next Monday night. Henry Ordemen, the American champion, faces Sampson, the German Hercules, in a highly anticipated title bout that promises a classy, nationally noted event.
The Minot and Devils Lake bowling teams failed to play last Saturday evening at Empire alleys due to a management misunderstanding. The match will be rescheduled for a later date, exact timing not yet known.
Walter Haskins, renowned in the region, trains with local gym goers at the Athletic Club in Page, N Dakota, issuing an open challenge to any rival with a verifiable record. Ga McIntosh, secretary of the Page Arch Club, invites interested wrestlers to contact for engagements. A news item notes G B Martin moving to Rugby, N D, boosting local baseball representation with Jud Martin, a veteran pitcher likely to play in Pierce County this summer.
Negotiations yield a one half rate for all seeds including seed wheat within the state. Grass seed reductions took effect January 1 and seed grains February 1. Great Northern led with the new rate. other roads will follow. The rate applies only to intra state shipments and cannot be used for cross state seed grain or grasses.
Fargo reports the Progressive league plans a vigorous speaking campaign featuring Senator La Follette before the March primaries. Delegates from Grand Forks note strong sentiment for La Follette, while Stalwart Republicans back a state convention in an appearance that signals a major push from Washington and other leaders. The piece also includes a court notice from Ramsey County about the heirs of Thomas Lyons deceased and a scheduled hearing in Devils Lake on March 16 1912.
F Burke of Minnewaukan visited the lake area yesterday to handle several legal matters. He spoke with local officials about ongoing issues and filed documents related to property and business obligations.
The roller rink at the opera house hosts a social tonight with Harry Kneeshaw and the decoration committee finishing touches. Flowers adorn the hall as Avery Johnson reports about 300 tickets sold to out of town visitors, and organizers expect the largest attendance yet.
State Capitol notes report the board of control visiting the Mandan reform school and conferring with Superintendent Brown on institution matters. Paroles issued to Henry Bird near Dickinson Fred Levine Fargo and Alta Behrend Rugby. Charles Robinson who escaped will have parole deferred. State land patents issued for school land bought by the Soo Railway for right of way through Walsh Towner Ramsey and McHenry counties.
Arguments were commenced yesterday before the Supreme Court in the Stockwell case. Attorney General Miller represents the state, with Judge Corliss of Grand Forks appearing for Mr. Stockwell.
Library notes cover How to Make and Do Things for amateurs and professionals. Topics include florist culture, wood working for beginners, wood carving, accounting, art crafts, electric toy making, dynamos, electroplating, beadwork, and silverwork with diagrams.
Week ending Feb 1 1912 filings show transfers from State of North Dakota to M Finh patents to NW4 and SH1-4 summaries. Peder E Olen and wife to H J Ny nis and J L Rosholt land NW4-4 and other parcels. Grace A Greenleaf and husband to Bevina Crowell lot 1 blk 69 Devils Lake valued at 190.00. J W Murphy to Richmond & Lawer SW1-4 Sec 14 156-60 for 1.60. Stallar Investment Co to J Q Adams lot 13 Greenwood 150.00. C A Dodge and wife to Annie M Adams lot 12 blk 6 Dodge’s 2nd add to Devils Lake 250,090. Stallar Investment Co to Edgar La Rue out lot C in Stotlar’s 2nd add Greenwood 1.00. C A Stotlar to Edgar La Rue lots 29 40 60 51 55 in J O Baughman Int subdivision and other lots in Greenwood 1,500.00. Mrs Meddlemian Mrs Lux and Miss Kathryn Meddlemen Crary shoppers to town Monday. Mrs Curtin returned to Rolla Monday after visiting her mother Lambert.
On Monday three thirty post meridiem both sides in the injunction suit by Frank W Youngman against the State board of Normal school trustees rested. Judge Tom Pleton ordered written arguments and case briefs due by February 10 with copies to defense counsel. Defendants have ten days to file answers, then Judge Templeton will decide likely by the 25th.
A civic pledge in formal Town Meeting style affirms faith in neighbors and community. The declaration urges action, time, and money to promote local welfare and mutual responsibility, uniting personal fate with communal fate through public and private acts.
Plymouth Rock notes its foraging, docile nature and strong egg production with Barred White Butt and Black varieties. The article praises its meat quality and mothering ability while citing Collier's Weekly reflections on La Follette and Wisconsin politics. It also mentions a Socialist dance and roller rink event with a local Get Acquainted program and a live orchestra for visiting delegates.
At The Churches German Lutheran holds Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and German service at 11:00. Catholic services, Low Mass at 8:00 a.m. and High Mass with German sermon at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 2:00 p.m. Sermon and benediction at 7:30 p.m. Latter Day Saints plan services at Eagle hall over Fox Meat Market starting Sunday evening January 21 at 7:30 p.m. All invited, no collection. Salvation Army meeting schedule listed with public meetings on Tue Thu Sat and Sun at 8:00 p.m. Sunday school at 3:00 p.m. Special meetings all week.
Public worship and sermon at the Presbyterian Church at 11 a.m. Sunday school at noon with Geo. B. Talmage as superintendent. Evening worship and sermon at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome. Albert Torbet, pastor. Also notes on farm produce with butter eggs stockers and feeders, cows and heifers, canners and cutters listed.
Brief parcel alert states ten year old item found without horns and with halter. Finder should notify B. Barr at Devils Lake or call 160.
Modern Woodmen of America members will learn practical guidance by addressing H Stevens, lock drawer a99, in Fargo North Dakota. The talk aims to improve organizational procedures and member services through expert insights and local experience.
Two miles southwest of Devila Lake on November 18 a dark brindle cow strayed from a farm. Reward offered for return and confirmation of ownership. Contact the farmer at the farm near Devila Lake for details.
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