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Devils Lake Inter Ocean

Location

Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1904

Page

3

Community Notices Roundup in North Dakota Paper

Local brief highlights include church fetes and a bazaar at A. E Hodgkinson’s post office news room, a basket social by the Eastern Star at Mrs. Frank Pitcher’s home, and plans for Keystone Maid cigar avoidance. Grand Harbor visitor at Long Beach and rail service bids from Lakota to Elmore, with town boosters for Lawton and Hampden. Forthcoming ads, a new baby for Commissioner Fors tenan, and social events at the School for the Deaf plus a divorce decree in district court.

Frank Pitcher Eveybody

Distact Court Proceedings and Early 20th Century Cases

Court convened Monday January 4 with a calendar of eighteen criminal cases. Arraignments included Tary McPhail Tom Rogers on selling mortgaged property, H N Wickam on assault with a dangerous weapon, John W Anderson on assault and battery, and Nelé Hobjer on grand larceny with further plea time. A jury awarded Adeline V Church $25 against Lara Ellingson. Wickam trial concluded with jury deliberation. Devils Lake Brick and Stone stockholders meet January 8 to elect officers. note on laxative tablets and governor signature appears in ad material.

Sietet Tary McPhail Tom Rogers H. N. Wickam Wm. Gurton Ole A. Olson John W. Anderson Nelé Hobjer Adeline V Church Lara Ellingson State of North Dakota Ve. Wickam

Merger Roads Resume Earnings Outlook for Rail Lines

New York reports indicate December earnings may dip slightly from November for the Great Northern railway while Northern Pacific is poised for a strong showing and Burlington continues to post large returns. The Northern Securities company had phenomenal earnings for the year to June 30, fueling optimism that last year's record may be difficult to beat this year. Officials do not expect a steep decline, but a temporary check on rapid gains seems likely as the industry adjusts after a year of extraordinary profits.

New York Great Northern Railway Northern Pacific Burlington Northern Securities Company Hill Wall Street Twe

Wickam Guilty In Assault Case Against Banker Anderson

The jury in the People v H N Wickam found him guilty of assault and battery with intent to do great bodily harm against Banker Anderson of Crary after a two hour deliberation. Sentencing not yet handed down.

The People H. N Wickam Banker Anderson Crary

County Commissioners Elect Chair and Appoint Official Paper

The board of county commissioners met Monday and completed substantial business. Chris Anderson was elected chairman. Devils Lake Inter Ocean Devils Lake News Starkweather Times Edmore Herald and Churcha Ferry Sun were named official paper. Devils Lake Free Press designated to publish delinquent tax sales.

Board of County Commissioners Chris Anderson Devils Lake Inter-Ocean Devils Lake News Starkweather Times Edmore Herald Churcha Ferry Sun Devila Lake Free Press

Mexico Excursion fills over half its berths, says chair

Chairman Irysh of the North Dakota Press Association announced yesterday that more than half the berths for the Mexico excursion are sold. He expects a full car and notes the trip will reach New Orleans on Mardi Gras eve, attracting interest. Those wishing to go should send remittances to the chairman.

Irysh North Dakota Press Association Cit Yesterda Mexico New Orleans Chualrmai

From the Land of Oranges in Arizona Real Estate Boom?

Geo. C. Peckham of Fargo toured Devils Lake and Arizona, praising irrigation led fruit growth. He described oranges maturing earlier than in California, with $9 a box possible in New York. He predicts a real estate rush as land prices rise from $5–$50 to potentially $200 an acre, noting Peckham may hold options on large tracts.

Geo. C. Peckham Fargo Devils Lake Arizona Sevilla California Florida New York Peckham

Far East Question Clarified by Tokyo Authority

A high Japanese official stated that Russia did not concede but briefly offered terms in October, later withdrawn. Japan pressed for equality in China and Korea, a neutral zone from the Chinese frontier to PingYang and Wong Tan, and the protection of commercial rights for all nations in Corea and China. Russia rejected these proposals, and Japan could not accept, citing public opinion and domestic interests in Manchuria and Korea.

Tokio Russia Japan Far East China Macabcaria Rosia Corea Comean Wong Tan Tewet PingYang Weat Manchuria

City Council Votes On Bills And Appoints Justice

The regular city council meeting was held Tuesday evening. The council approved several bills and confirmed the appointment of J.B. Henry as city justice of the peace. Gratton White Lily Flour at Mana'ey.

J.B. Henry Pny Gratton White Lily Mana'ey

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