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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1911
Page
7
The Fargo Forum reports Devils Lake aims to double its population in the next decade amid a buoyant economy shown by bank statements from First National and Devils Lake banks. Local merchants discuss plans for stores and a grocery, while signs of remodeling and petitions surface as residents face weather and civic events.
G. Troppman, closing business in this city, visited Michigan this week to attend to final matters. He expects to dispose of his entire stock within thirty days as crowds gathered for draws and sales. George Birnstein of Cando, a popular clothing man, traveled via Wevila Lake en route to Minneapolis and St Paul, planning to stage a sale and ship a large stock to Cando.
The Chautauqua board plans a teacher's day or educator focused event. A Fort Totten school principal's letter suggests Benson county teachers would attend en masse. The board sees merit in inviting teachers to combine pleasure with instruction, with exhibits expected though specific arrangements are not yet set.
Senator Baker of Ramsey county introduced a bill in the senate requesting an appropriation for the Deaf and Dumb school at Devils Lake. No action has been taken on the measure yet.
Nash Bros collector Hanson arrived in the city last Tuesday and notes Devils Lake and branch towns pay promptly. He says Nash firm has large accounts, especially up the Farmers line, with significant sums outstanding. John M. Kelly, formerly Olmstead State Bank cashier, resigned and will focus on real estate. Atlas Lumber auditor Blicker plans Devils Lake move next spring to set up headquarters with his family.
C L Wehe traveling salesman and longtime Grand Forks resident had a serious operation yesterday at St Michael s hospital. Dr Wheeler and Dr Campbell performed the surgery and Wehe was reported last evening to be doing nicely. Attorney L J Wehe eldest son of the family from Devils Lake was in the city yesterday.
Attorney Fred J. Traynor attended the regular January term in Judge Goss' court at Rugby. Fred Lang came from Tokio to attend to business as the term proceeded on Monday.
Howard Mader of Wat GE withdrew from the university athletic board race just before the election last Monday. The note also mentions Hardy becoming proprietor of a local place and a June trial in Cando for Hostor Treadwell who will plead insanity after a liquor related shooting at Rock Lake. the victim had prior stays in sanitariums.
State superintendent RE J Taylor announces a meeting of county superintendents from Pembina Walsh Grand Forks Cavalier and Ramsey in Grand Forks today January 20 to plan the summer school at the university.
The Hotel Western near Devils Lake, recently completed, opens under Jos Foubert and S. C. Jones with a promise of strong guest care. Foubert brings restaurant experience and clean facilities, and managers foresee a bright future for the new hotel. Wm Hoffstead leaves Grand Forks Eve ning Times to join the Duluth News Tribune as traveling representative, his family already settled in Duluth.
The evening Journal reported that state Treasurer Bickford was under arrest. Details of charges and circumstances were not provided in the readable text.
Misa O C Lawrence arrived in the city and has taken a position as stenographer in the office of Brennan and Brennan.
Four inmates from Ramsey county are at the Institute for the Feeble minded at Grafton according to the latest statement.
Fire broke out Tuesday evening in the Endel Bros tin shop at the rear of Mann’s department store. An overheated stove is suspected as the cause. Loss estimated at 700 dollars, insured.
Rev. A. C. Barron traveled to Devon last Saturday and held Sunday forenoon services there and in Crary Sunday afternoon. He returned home Monday. No Lutheran church service was held Sunday evening due to his absence.
M. A. Knight spent Tuesday night in the city on his way home to Starkweather from St. Paul where he went with a carload of cattle. He was accompanied home by his sister Miss Sadie, who has been visiting in the east for a couple of months.
A billed attraction promises Roy Rush with trained dogs and monkeys at the Grand Opera House, featuring performances in the first half of the program.
The Westminister church invites the public to all services. Worship at 11 with the topic The Vision and the Men. Sunday school at 12. Junior Endeavor at 3. Senior Endeavor at 6 30 with Prevailing Worship. Theme A Foolish Wise Man. Seats are free and welcomes all.
Mr and Mrs Herman Gerischer were in town Tuesday on their way back to Brocket after several weeks visiting relatives at Deep River Mrs Gerla Cher Gerla Cher was formerly Miss Nettle Purdy of the city They were joined by Mrs Gerischer s father Mr Purdy who will stay with them for several weeks
Mr and Mrs W M Holbrook and Mrs Margaret Holbrook depart Devils Lake destinations include Los Angeles where Mrs Holbrook will live with her sister while the couple will occupy their former residence in Pasadena California They leave after nearly ten years in the southwest corner of North Dakota and will pursue life away from business interests previously held through the New York Cash Store and Devils Lake Drug Co The Inter Ocean extends best wishes for their happiness in the new home and notes their many local friendships ended with regret
At a regular drill meeting Company M discussed indoor sports for the militia, including baseball basketball and boxing. Paraphernalia orders were placed. The company now lists forty two members and aims to grow to full strength. Captain Stenson praised the unit and its young men and noted the honor of belonging.
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