Minot and Devils Lake visitors and local buzz in Devils Lake
Smelty owned First Light Allan Tompking of Minot, the man who owned the first telephone and electric light system in Devils Lake, arrived in the city late last week. Col Bloom, a familiar name in state politics, was in the capital with ties to legislators. Rev. A. Colmorgan of Pennwaa preached in the city, then returned home Monday. George Colborn of Grand Forks, a school supplies dealer, visited with Axel Jongengen and attended to business. The millinery season opens with displays by local milliners promising something extraordinary.
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First Light
Allan
Minot
Eletric Light Sytem
Devils Lake
A. Colmorgan
Pennwaa
George Colborn
Grand Forks
Axel Jongengen
Leased Farmers Store By J A Strand At Grand Harbor
J A Strand of Grand Harbor said he has leased the Farmers store and will stock general merchandise. He plans to be ready for business by March 1 with steak set up and open shortly after.
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J. A. Strand
Grand Harbor
Mrs Einar Lee and Miss Ota Wan Return From Alberta
Mrs Einar Lee and Miss Ota Wan fess returned via the Soo One and drove down on Sunday from a trip to Dasyland Alberta where they were called by the serious illness of their father Mr S H Wanless formerly of this vicinity. Mr Wanless was much improved when they left although his health is still very poor.
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Einar Lee
Ota Wanfess
Dasyland
Alberta
S. H. Wanless
Wanless
Starkweather Times
Ada Belcher Returns From Fort Totten to St. Paul
Miss Ada Belcher came home last Saturday after spending two weeks with sister Mrs West at Fort Totten. Mrs West was taken to the hospital in St. Paul last Thursday for treatment, and friends here wish her a speedy recovery.
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Ada Belcher
Fort Totten
Mra. West
Mra. Vest
St. Paul
Devils Lake Calls for Minot Federal Building Withdrawal
In a Kenmare Journal letter, Devils Lake urges Congress to drop the Minot federal building appropriation and delay construction for ten years. The letter notes Devils Lake’s project is finished, while Minot’s remains stalled and suggests Kennmare as a site if agreement cannot be reached.
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Congress
Federal
Minot
New Gang
Devils Lake
Kennmare
Kenmare
Alice Teddy on Skates Delights Grand Audiences
A vaudeville feature at the Grand showcases Alice Teddy the graceful lady bear roller skating in figures and curves. She is described as the only bear on skates and draws astonished crowds with her confident routines. The contest case Halvorsen vs Beck proceeds at the U S land office with testimony spanning a day and hearings adjourned to Rugby in March.
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Alice Teddy
Lady Bear
Alice
Ace
Bear
U. S. Land Office
Halvorsen
Rugby
Tha
Devils Lake Plans Big Event Next Saturday Lodge Opening
The Fargo Courier News notes Devils Lake aims for a major celebration next Saturday to open the new Biks lodge. Herman Shark, a local clothing magnate, visited St Paul and Minneapolis this week to review the season’s mule display for Hub attire.
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Devils Lake
The
Biks
Fargo Courier-News
Herman Shark
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Fresh Paint at Athens Cafe Brightens Interior
White walls and refreshed sign at the Ath ens cafe refresh its interior creating a lighter, more welcoming space for patrons. The clean redo emphasizes a renewed, bright atmosphere and improved venue appearance.
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Athens
Missing Pocketbook Strikes Richardson Barber Shop
Harry Edwards of the Richardson barber shop reported a loss of nearly $200 last Monday and has received no trace of the missing pocketbook despite ongoing search efforts.
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Harry Edwards
Richardson
Fargo Lodge Members Sign for Devils Lake Pullman Trip
Over forty members of the Fargo lodge of Biks have signed for a Pullman berth for the Devils Lake trip next Saturday and have paid their money.
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Fargo Lodge of Biks
Devils Lake
Fargo Courier-News
Minnesota university president sought for Chautauqua address
Dr. Hocking returns from Minneapolis where he met with President Vincent of Minnesota University to secure the distinguished educator for an address at the Chautauqua during the coming session.
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Hocking
Minneapolis
Vincent
Minnesota University
Devils Lake Building & Loan offers new stock series
Five year old local lender invites investors to join the F series with monthly buys from fifty cents to twenty five dollars. It promotes safety and steady interest, inviting hundreds of stockholders to share their opinions on the investment.
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Devils Lake Building & Loan Association
Called Away to Lincoln Sibling Death
Mrs Bangs was summoned by telegram to Lincoln Nebraska two weeks ago after her sister lost a ten year old boy. She remained with her sister as she recovered. A later letter said another elder would go south for a change and she might accompany. A telegram last Tuesday said she would not need to go and would return next week.
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Deaf School
Rugby residents to undergo treatment at Elks Institution
From Rugby comes word that J. McClintock, Dr. Collison, Chas Deveraus, and Alec Watson will receive treatment at the Elks Institution tomorrow. Also noted are inquiries from Iowa Wisconsin and Milaole about improved farms for rent with a contact at the First National Bank building Devils Lake North Dakota CHAS C CONNOLLY.
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The
Elks’ Intiation and Institution
J. McClintcock
Dr. Collison
Chas, Deveraus
Alec Watson
Iowa
Wisconsin
Milaole
First National Bank
Devils Lake
North Dakota
Chas. C. Connolly
House hunt as Mr Shirley seeks Devils Lake home
Mr Shirley plans to move after purchasing an 8 half interest in a Devils Lake barber shop. The family packs belongings for shipment while Mrs Shirley and the children stay on the farm with Mrs Urshed until a house is secured. Miss Josephine Maher writes from Washington about a delightful visit and meetings with North Dakota acquaintances.
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Shirley
Devils Lake
Josephine Maher
Washington, D. C
Sarah” Bernhardt
la Tosca
Vivian Dinnle
Grand Forks
National Park Seminary
Mr Page and Father Visit School in Oregon
Last Monday Mr Page took his father to see the school. His father needs to be in North Dakota and has lived in Oregon near Miss Northrop's home in Eugene. Mr Page Sr just turned seventy and seemed well.
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Page
North Dakota
Oregon
Miss Northrop
Eugene
Mr. Page
Devils Lake Wins State Federation Meeting
The State Federation of Woman's Clubs votes to hold the next annual meet in Devils Lake. Local clubs and citizens welcome the honor as many prominent members reside here. A March committee from Devils Lake clubs will plan the October event.
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State Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Devils Lake
State Federation
Young man insane headed to Jamestown asylum
Sheriff Shively of Cando accompanied Deloss Tufford to escort a young man to the Jamestown asylum after authorities in Fergus Falls and local county officials determine care is required. The man, once confined in Minnesota, claims hypnotic powers and belief in a grand conspiracy, with alleged bank robbery accusations.
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Shively
Cando
Deloss Tufford
T. J. Tufford
Alice
Egeland
Jamestown Asylum
Fergus Falls
Minnesota
Atkins Leaves Cando for Reeder Store
W P Atkins leaves Cando for Reeder North Dakota to run a large department store he bought there. The community notes his long residence and active service, wishing him success and promising to keep things straight. Mrs Atkins and the family stay until school ends in June before joining him.
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Atkins
Cando
W. P. Atking
Reeder
Adams County
North Dakota
Stameat
Thia Place
Bill
Mre. Aiking
Herald
Miss Clara Flagatad Completes Twenty Week Scholarship
Miss Clara Flagatad of Webster North Dakota has finished her scholarship course after winning a twenty week prize last year in a contest and will return home Monday according to the Fargo Courier News.
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Clara Flagatad
Webster
N. D
Fargo Cou- Nor-News
Reputation for caring for conventions at Elk Institute
North patcorn sittings held February 25 at the Elk Institute as Devils Lake earns a reputation for aiding conventions and the big event.
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Devils Lake
Big Elk Institution
North
Patcorn
Reeves Avenue hostess to hold bridge parties this week
Mrs. George W. Getts of Reeves Avenue invites guests to a series of bridge parties set for Thursday and Friday afternoons this week. Mrs. W. B. Jones of Devila Lake will be an out of town guest, as reported by the Grand Forks Herald.
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George W. Getts
Reeves Avenue
W. B. Jones
Devila Lake
Grand Forka
Visiting Committee Member Praises Support for Deaf School
John DeLance, a visiting committee member from the legislature, expressed appreciation for ongoing support. He emphasized the need for the full request and praised efforts to build up the Deaf School.
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John DeLance
DeLance
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Horton
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Sully
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