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Devils Lake Inter Ocean

Location

Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1886

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North Shore Notes shows a busy week in Jerome town

A compact field report lists many residents visiting, registering at the Benham, and attending church and lectures. It notes M I Mendelson in town representing Chicago clothing makers, Rev Rogers and Chief Ironheart visitors, and remarks on local events from a farmer meeting to a Mon day literary lecture. It records a death in Portage la Prairie, a marriage in Grand Forks, and Holman’s failed loan in Nelson county with attached stock.

Justice Lampresu Jerusalem Percival Sar Dodd Cando Julian Troy Benham Emmett Pew Tom Conyers Capt. Jones Pew de Groat Maggie McDougall St. Al‘bana Copeland Benhaim W. E. Buell Omaha W.S. Lucan Toledo Benjums Harvey Silpp N.J. Walsh St. Paul Frank Palmer Fort Chicago Thompson Tate Postaimier Bottineau Benbara ‘Thuireday Torsten Brudeseth Minnensukan Major Cramanle James B. Eaton John South New Orleans Eugene Pilo Missouri Currier Mia Guessa Loma Counts Board Frank J. Dana Hradatrest Agency Conversa Park James Fulton George Fulton Bartlett Portage la Prairie Manitoba Alf, Wilder Crockaton Gallagher Paul Sheo Henry Male Seward Wil M. P. Bensham Poplar Grove Bay Charlie Trouheart Chief Ironheart Christopher Christopherson Wey Converse Conversy Frank Bartlett Gram Forks Mira Mary Johnson County Frank M. I. Mendelson Grand Forks B. Kuppenheimer & Co Mr. Mandelson North Dakota Col. Bacon Fort Tutton Capt. Bennett Torer-Ockas Holman Faure Andrew Holman Iroane Urer Nelson County Asherifl Holman Canada The Trenenry

Farmers' Meeting Called On Monopoly Effects

A call was issued for a farmers meeting in the city to discuss monopoly and its effects on producers. Signers included many farmers but attendance was judged too small due to short notice, so the gathering was postponed to one week hence at the old Pioneer Press building.

Laut Wook Pioneer Press Thin City

Frontier letter urges land reform and timber plan

An 1886 appeal from Dylan Standish of Bartlett Dakota argues federal land policy favors frontier settlers over speculators. He urges revoking post April 1885 rules, enabling settlers to hold claims with proven residence, while proposing government coal and timber land policies to boost agriculture and curb timber rings. The letter calls for congressional action, criticizes the Pillsbury group, and urges restoration of conveyed titles.

Dylan Standish Bartlett Dakota United States General landOffice Secretary of the Interior Congress Idnd Land Department Perfort Hinmera Europe Minnesota Linda Department Northwest Michigan Tme Pany Minneni Pillsbury Bros Minneapokis Sibln W. C. Waebburs B. Walker Tia Laat Bill Congrew Genend Red Lake Chippewa

County Board Proceedings Highlight Bridge Bid Awards and Township Splits

The Board of County Commissioners met Monday February 24 with Barton and Currier present. They reviewed a request to detach and form a new township from Bay School and Hoult townships, referred to Superintendent Brooke. Bridge No. 5 in DeGrout township bids were opened. prices ranged from 1468 to 3165.68 completion, with award deferred to February 3. The court awarded completion of the bridge in Great township to Geo W Childs for 154.00 and directed contracts. A new liquor license bond was contemplated, and a plan to detach part of Bay School township into a new school township was approved with election set for March 10, 1836. Additional motions covered tax districts, road poll tax allocations, and appointing election officials for the new township. The coroner’s inquest bill for Patrick McWeeney was approved, and the county license and assessor matters were handled before adjourning to April 1.

Sai Spockit Board of County Commissioners Barton Currier Bay School Frac- Hoult Brooke DeGrout Township Wauti Csessess Geo W Childs Sorariere Tou Burton Dowd Wntl Tumday Barton and Urade G.W Davis Townamip Foutonen Ao Sach Electlor UW. HW Peter Traynor Richard Shea A. Ht Donald Wid Loouied Maurer Clerica Edward Heong Ed Challoetta Lewnafer Heonse Chauntette Dry Lake Midi Merris Andrew Hildrith Halle Hay Kahnol M. PB. Benball Eugene Coleman Edward Seward Denry Lule Lay Hound of Bay Achool Township Howard Teller's Bay Norta Said Bay School Toller's Bay Alow Choos Old Debool Luward Soward Mei Benbow W. Mouilougeion Lugotic Coleman Awl Meury We Hone Bros Satint Tnyer P McWeeney Devils Lake Patrick McWeeney Cnus T Zanich Frank Converse John J Cooke Goo W Perelyn Albert Boeing Withers Frank Schneider Witnem Thos 5 Potty E It Davie Fred D Locke Wai Cowan Jobo McDougall Geo W McDougall Wlingax Daniel Bias Kopps Witnens Win Lurst Wlingay Vlummertolt Louisa W. Srooser Peter Boyvo A. J. Wirte Wiretten Mtd Loule VW Slooser Grand Arbor

Oswald Bail Motion Denied Amid Jail Delay

Attorney Ervin argued before Judge McConnell to release Oswald on bail claiming nonpremeditated act and noncapital offense. Prosecutors showed Oswald armed with a dirk and ravlevar, stabbed holes, shot at objects, threatened to kill MaWeensy, and said he would dig home. Bail denied. Oswald remanded to await trial.

Oswald Ervin McConnell Onwald Uff MaWeensy Qewald Bie

Hat Contest Draws Crowd at Tink Monday Night

About two hundred people gathered to witness a novelty hat contest. Prizes went to Miss Pattos for a six foot note to tip hat and Peco Portugues for the broadest gentlemen’s hat built of lumber and barbed wire. Other entries included oversized stove pipe and tar paper designs, with Miss Bim Jina earning the second largest ladies hat.

Stoud Pattos Xolten Peco Portugues Jay Uce Brooke Aizo Belmy George Ar Bim Jina Mesura Watt la Rue Bell

Debunking a county rumor on Pet McWeaney’s origins

The Plaindealer reports a January item alleging Pet McWeaney, killed by Oswald at Devil Lake, came to the U.S. with the Connemare and used the name McQuillian before settling here. Widows call the piece nonsense. officials and relatives dismiss the story, while details about origins and dates are debated and contradicted.

Pet McWeaney Oswald Devil Lake Connemare McQuillian Phil McLaughlin Constable MaWh Onney al Emerado Pat Miibit MuWeensy Vouwomarss Jamed Galligher Boston Harbor Cutle Garden New York Emerada Weeney Jamondallighor Fincis Paty Rather Whanley Ireland Patrania St Paul Tie Wiper Bie Birdiwi

Gifford letter on bill sparks school land debate

A letter to the Mitchell Republic from Gifford disputes a congressional bill backed by W F Steele of Kidder County. He says he introduced the bill only on request and does not advocate its passage, arguing Dakota cannot set a precedent harming state school land ownership. The piece notes the bill's contention about a school portion and references Devil Lake Inter-Ocean circulation of 903 copies.

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Uncalled Letters at Bovila Lake Post Office

List of lingering names and notes on dead letters remaining uncalled within five days at the Bovila Lake post station. Names include Christina Moran Deonis Dhalesonoth Arnt Glson and others. request for claimants to contact the office. Also mentions Hamburg embroideries and a Devils Lake display inviting inspection.

Nies Bovila Lake Ori Orice Carlson Christina Moran Deonis Dhalesonoth Arnt Glson Githart Lakken Sree Balpion Jamen Hayassovon Postosastar Aye “ i Budde Dwonkes Hamburg Devils Lake

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