Ramsey County notes and local developments in Churles Ferry area
District items report Mrs John Thompson in poor health with spinal complication while 7 am services are listed as pane and sun dayed at the Ferry. Ed Beatty of Maza returns from a lake trip. J G Jacobson's family suffers grip epidemic but recovers. Mrs C T Studness and son return from North Forks after visit. Henry A Noltimier sells land to Scandinavian Lutheran church. Churles Ferry Implement Co. shows strong business though below prior year. J B Church thriving in lignite coal sales. three-car load hailed as best. Planning for a new residence by banker Jacobson. project touted as finest in county. Good Templars lodge grows. near 100 members anticipated. Andrew Kildahl from Maza discusses 80 acres of corn with diversified farming plan. Last summer hail damaged his wheat but yield recovered. Depot Agent C L Vaughn cattle cataloue sickness. nurses employed from Minneapolis. E O Keene afflicted with typhoid. speedy recovery noted. R J Laird from Perth reports postmaster petition for J B Monroe. onion harvest yields 350 dollars from 14 acres. Soil in Churles Ferry praised. Emil Plath of Maza buys wire fencing for chickens. 55 Woodmen members and 45 Royal Neighbors. two lodges buy a piano for meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Kildahl
Maza
Kildahl
Ramsey County
Minneapolis
Churles Ferry
Emil Plath
Plath
Emil
Local notes reflect community events and mischief
A dense stream of small items covers daily life in Crazy and nearby towns. Highlights include social gatherings, church services, lectures, and dances. travel to St Paul and Fresno. flax prices. birth and marriage notices. a masquerade ball on the 22nd. theater and club meetings. and brief incidents such as a dog case and a cow injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dion
Sihler
Ace
Grand Harbor social notes and local events summary
Grand Harbor reports a busy week with visits and business at the county seat, including Dr. Roger and Louis Miller. Hon. Steve Denoyer from Graham's Island distributed wealth to merchants. Visitors named include W Morgridge and Geo McDevitt. A Maccabee dance, wolves near Devils Lake, a postponed divorce case, and reconciliations are noted. A big wolf hunt led by Guide Britton is planned, and a cream de la cream card party featuring Mr. and Mrs. Manseau ends with a formal repast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger
Louis Miller
W. Morgridge
L. W. Stoeser
W. Millar
Geo. McDevitt
W. Scott
W. Britton
Fjnimrods
Guide Britton
P. A. Manseau
Local notes and social happenings in Devils Lake
John A Percival returns from an eastern trip. Andrew Noonan of Bartlett dies at St Vincent de Paul Hospital. Mrs J O Baughman Ruth and sister leave for York Pennsylvania. Bridge committee chairman Cockburn reports funds nearly collected and work may begin with contractor Meese. Miller family invited to Masonic temple dedication at Crookston February 22. Mrs F T Fox and Mrs L Wineman host progressive party last Friday with Lillie Wineman and Blanche Fox as hosts. Seven tables played, flowers decorate, Mrs Greene wins first prize a jewel case, Mrs Nimmo booby. About thirty five guests call this the season’s most successful social in Devils Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Percival
Andrew Noonan
Bartlett
St. Vincent de Paul Hospital
J.O. Baughman
Ruth
Mrs. Weaver
York
F.T. Fox
L. Wineman
Lillie Wineman
Blanche Fox
Greene
Nimmo
Devils Lake
City Council Sets Lighting Contract and Water Inquiry
The City Council held a special meeting on Saturday February 10 to authorize lighting actions and approve a one year contract with Mr Tompkins for 300.00. Engineer Gorder resigned and Harry Bull was named his replacement. The council investigated a water shortage at the fire site and found the supply pipe from the artesian well to the engine house was blocked, cutting the water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tompkins
Gorder
Harry Bull
North Dakota Weather Report From Great Northern Depot
Day Operator Pring records a weekly temperature summary at the Great Northern depot using a protected thermometer. The left side of the scale shows above zero while the right side indicates below zero readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pring
Great Northern
Going to Europe in 1900 Steamship Reservations
If going to Europe in 1900 you should reserve steamship accommodations now. Steamers are filling up rapidly. We represent all Trans Atlantic lines and leading Tourist Agencies and will make reservations without charge. Write for Illustrated Circular showing rates from Duluth and other information. Issued by Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railway T H Larne Assistant General Pass Agent Duluth Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans-Atlantic Lines
Duluth
Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway
T. H. Larne
Duluth, Minn
Spaniards claim Americans hold Manila and north Luzon
The Spanish steamer Alicano, returning from Manila, reports 1,100 Spaniards released by insurgents and says American forces control Manila and the immediate north. They allege Aguinaldo compelled the insurgents to release the prisoners while the interior of Luzon remains unwon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Barcelona
Public Library Offers Wide Readings List
Mas Ruusere librarian announces books available including Quo Vadis The Little Minister David Harum Tess of the Durbervilles Janice Meredith and others at the public library court house prompt readers to come and get them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harum
Red Rock
Richard Carvel
Peter Sterling
Hugh Wynne
John Street
Crucis
Tess of the Durbervilles
Janice Meredith
Court House
Mas. Ruusere
Fire proof safe advertised for farmers by LaRus-Minier Co
Fire! Fire! Always too late to protect your money and valuable papers after your house is on fire. LaRue- Miller & Co. are selling a fire proof safe made expressly for farmers. A small outlay will make your valuables safe, whether you are home or absent. Call and examine sample, or write for circular, LaRus-Minier Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaRue- Miller & Co
LaRus-Minier Co
Special Service at Church of the Advent
The Church of the Advent holds a special Monday service on February 19 at 7 30 pm. The sermon will be preached by the Right Reverend Bishop Walker D D L L D of Western New York. Offerings are for missions. C Turner Rector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
D.D
Western
New York
C. Turner
Meat markets to close Sundays in Devils Lake area
Notice states meat markets in Devils Lake will be closed on Sundays from February 17 to April 1 1900. Signatories include F W Cocksbury F T Fox Casks F Cocksow and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devils Lake
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ghurdhs Ferry Department
John Thompson
Ed Beatty
J. G. Jacobson
C. T. Studness
Nd Forks
Henry A. Noltimier
Scandinavian Lutheran Church
Churles Ferry Implement Co
J.B. Church
Jacobson
Good Templars Lodge
Sare
C. L. Vaughn
Twin Cities
E. O. Keene
Imperial Elevator Co
Vaughn
Orary Department
F. R. Stevens
Dick Turner
Frank Griffen
Dr. Davenport
Chas. Currier
St. Paul
Alfred Stevens
Josephine Ritten
Miles Miller
Edward Kavanaugh
Fred Chamberlin
Maccabees
Wm. Pitt
R. M. Calderwood
A. W. Burt
Chicago
Open Board of Trade
E. E. Sparks
Wisconsin
St. Valentine
H. A. Nicholson
Harry
Co. D
Lake
Congregational Church
Jenkins
Lakota
Hernan Kalinoski
Fresno
California
Crary
Herman
Dakota
Andrew Hagen
Fox Lake
Fox Laake
Albert Southam
Detroit
Minn
Grand Forks
Shee-Knee Club
Rece
Ben
Wesley
Charley
Bargins
W Umerfelt
Langdon
Gentlemen Only
Fred Merrick
Waterloo
Napoleon C. Todd
Bro, Cryderman
Mark Conquest
Mark
the Lake
Penn
Louis Stoeser
Chief Hurst
Stenson
Geo. Dammel
Evie
Grand Harbor Department
John McKay
Metropolis
Wednes
Steve Denoyer
Graham's Island
Grand Harbor Courier
Benedict
H. Thomas’ Place
Here
Jong Aga
Molle Jacobs
Felton
Beton
Pierce
Glty
Briel
Cockburn
Citizen’s Bridge Committee
Miller
Crookston
Tom
City Council Proceedings
North Dakota
Powell
Europe
Church of the Advent
F. W. Cocksvry
F. T. Fox
Cas
F, Cocksow
Cate
Oul Mineapolis
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