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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1910
Page
1
Garry Dunn a boiler maker at the Great Northern shop was brought before the insanity board Monday morning and ordered sent to the asylum at Jamestown. He came from Chicago last August and has worked for Great Northern since then. A physician found him mentally unbalanced and the sheriff accompanied him to the asylum. He believed he would be worth a million dollars at age forty and thought friends envied his wealth, yet he was never dangerous.
Large audience attended Sunday evening as a Passion Play shown by three Jong picture films at the Grand Opera House. Father Augustine explained scenes enhancing interest as the star of Bethlehem was discovered by the three wise men and their journey.
After a two week break the city schools reopened Monday and will run straight to Easter aside from Washington and Lincoln birthdays. Repairs were completed during vacation and buildings and equipment are in excellent condition. Many teachers were away in the break and returned Saturday or Sunday.
The west apartment of the Grand Opera house is rented to Chas Le Nadine representing Walton Piano Company. He will conduct extensive business in the state with headquarters in Devils Lake and has ordered a large stock of pianos to begin operations on a large scale.
The first annual meeting of the Ramsey county Immigration association elected officials and discussed plans to boost local land sales. Real estate dealers aim to attract buyers from other states, boosting land values, with Albert M. Powell of Devils Lake highlighted for his prolific advertising and insurance ventures.
A new group named the Monday Musical club was organized at C A Dodge's office to promote music in Devils Lake. Members invited all local musicians to join, with meetings every other Monday. Officers selected include C A Dodge president Miss Mary Brennan vice president Miss Cairnes secretary Mrs Emilety treasurer and a program committee consisting of Miss Dodge Mrs Giver Scrumgard and Wm Falger.
Inga Bye married Otto Aloysius Kayser in Devils Lake on Tuesday at two o clock. Miss Abbie Hansen served as brides maid and G C Laingse was best man. The couple left for a wedding trip that afternoon and plan to be at home in the Main block after February fifteenth.
Fractured text references a January date and a mention of insurance men with vague phrases about a notable publication. The readable parts imply an advertisement or memo style note from an insurance context, but essential details are missing and entities are unclear.
Coroner B W Gilbertson received word that Mary Unsted, a maiden lady, was found dead in snow near Edmore. He visited Holmore to inspect a farm house four miles from the area. It appears Miss Unsted lived in Edmore and likely froze during the recent storm, and became lost or succumbed to the cold.
Dode Fisk and his nine piece orchestra headlined a Monday evening program at the Grand Opera House. An hour concert featured El Trovatore selections and Dode Fisk's Circus, followed by a basement dance. A magician offered acts between numbers. the ball was enjoyable and the orchestra performed well.
The Presbyterian church invites the public to attend Sunday services with morning worship at 11.00 o clock and evening worship at 7.80 o clock both featuring themes Freedom through the Truth and The Lamb of God. Sunday school at 12.00 with Junior and Senior Endeavor at 3.00 and 6.80 respectively. All seats are free.
Monday evening in their lodge room the Devile Lake Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles installed new officers led by state president Bernard Mullen of Grand Forks. Officers named include Turner as W P, Louis Hansen as W P, Thomas Thorson as W P, Stanley Hurst as Secy, Ray Rice as Treasurer, Irwin Thompson as Chaplain, Dean Jacobson Inside Guard, A Walter Outside Guard, Dr. McIntosh as Physician, W. S Barnes, Peter Timbo and Hans Westergard as Trustees, with Churles Ferry N D. Jan. 7, 1910. Editor InterOcean: I publish notes from Canada about travel to Calgary land and plans to build winter shacks, contrasting views on leaving North Dakota for Alberta for farming and grain.
A speaker reasons North Dakota is a good country despite weeds. He cites a neighbor harvesting 118 bushels of oats per acre as proof of okay conditions. He notes many people are moving there daily and urges action from readers.
W. Gilbertson unloaded a solid car load of mahogany dressers from Mt Erie North Carolina. The car carried 147 dressers, part of seven shipments he has placed in his new building to meet demand for quality furniture.
Plans are under way to organize a local lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Hikes in Devils Lake. About thirty five Hikes in the area belong to other lodges and have signed petitions for a charter. The city is large enough for a charter and more members may exist locally who have not joined.
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