Thompson the Clothier and local happenings drive Devils Lake notes
J. T. Wells visits from Coolin and others travel through Devils Lake with trains and messages. The Northern Pacific suspends Jamestown branch operations. A divorce between Lillie E Parsons and Joseph H Parsons is finalized. A Tong railroad accident injures a worker named Swan near Minot. relief care provided by Dr. Camp. Also covers church services, entertainments, a grand ball at Fort Totten, and civic notices from the Good Templars and local investments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Wells
Coolin
Judge Hardee
Cando
Jamestown & Northern
Minnewaukango
Devils Lake
Charley Springer
Frank Coombs
Charley
Frank
J. C. Babin
O'Loughlin
Major Benham
Cypress Mountain
Northwest Territory
Winnipeg
Swan
Tong
Minot
Benham House
Camp
Coffee Roasters Ad Offer Clearinghouse by Mail
Importers, jobbers and roasters of coffee advertise a mail order offer for pounds prepaid. Readers in Chicago should send $1 with the nearest Express Office name to receive coffee if not available at their grocer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yousself
W. F. Mslaughlin & CO
South Water
Chicago
III
Zephyra
Alaaka
Devils Lake
D. T
Devil Letter
Sey Vertinad
Becker Albert Brogan
John Byantey
Taartin
P Rennes
Oe Peuter
Geen Crowell
Campbell
H Elis
Win Farrell
Peter Pitepatrick
Owen Henley
Chas Hayes Rt
Gust Hannon
John xXohler
Murr Bent Murphy
Mike Maloney
J W
Muirhead
John McMullen
Elias Mclonald
Alex McKay
Robt
Nilson
Thom Neeverud
Joban O'Brien
Ed Russell
Whanley
Thos
Shiela Darlaw ‘Thomson
Ant Thompson
Thatake
Ue Taylor
Say ‘Thompson
Joe
Surprise Reconnaissance Party for Spiesmans
Neighbors surprised Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Spiesman with a "recon naissance in force" on Friday the 14th. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Emery Van Dusen, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Marks, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Roberta, Mr. and Mrs. Streeter, Miss Bertha Fassett, Wesley Fassett, Gil bert Fassett, and youthful aides from visiting corps. About twenty people attended. everyone enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Spiesman
Emery van Dusen
Mra
C. C. Marks
Geo. Maxwell
Roberta
Streeter
Bertha Fassett
Wesley
Gilbert Fassett
County Warrants Drawn and County Debt Easing
The county treasury calls for over 150 warrants registered up to May 21, 1886 with disbursements between 5000 and 6000 dollars. The text notes shrinking arrears linked to ex-Treasurer Maker and the related declining interest bearing debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trewurer Scrumguard
Everbody
District Court at Minnewaukan Opens After Snow Delay
Full report of the shs Regular Term in Minnewaukan Dakota as Judge Francis arrives late due to heavy snow. Proceedings include criminal trials for murder and rape, and civil actions like promissory notes and land liens. several defendants plead guilty or are referred to referees while others await sentencing Future sessions set for Friday and early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shs
Minnewaukan
Dak
Francis
Court of Justice
Jamestown
Devila Lake
Dakota
Baillifs
Brand
Frank W
Mann
Curl G
Brown
Jamon D. Raton
Board of County Commissioners
Rolette County
William Brundlleys
John Cain
William Miller Ya
Edward J. Yager
Cano
J. J. Richmond
Thomas B. Kelly
Jonathan Matthews, Jr
Fraderick Kitzan
Andrew J. Richarda
Johnson Nickells
Benson County
Wmn
Conrad Va
Edmund Hackett Sr
Hackou Jr
Sane
Veritirt
Edmund Hackett Jr
Coutts Merjoribanks
Eugene
Rolfe
Jamon Michels
Ax County Comimissionera
McCormick Harevester Co
Paul G. Onstad
Plainuia
Dinminned Cane
Flint
Turner
Wm. Willis
New Rockford
Fnor Fosherry
Finney
G. Gagnon
Joseph Gagnon
John McDonald
John B. Gagnon
Sen
Daniel Hurt
Onne
John Goggins
William H. Allen
William Custin
Minot
Gowaina
Allen
Custin
Georgiana Owenw
Viola Smith
Gorwina
Cuntin
Goggins
Frank Bennett
Relyea
Bennett
Dawes Fight Remains Looming as Dakotas Face Division
Washington dispatch reports ongoing debate over Dakota division and statehood. Figures Frost McClure Caulford pursue interests while delaying approval. congress showing little progress on the petitioned division and Dawes bill influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Dakota
Dakot
Frost
McClure
Caulford
Caul
Busines
Blu
Lamar
Dackota
Congress
Dakous
Gappeie
Uldae
Virginie
Hivatit
Ie Sawudonar
Ernie Mae
Midul
Windus
Grover Clevelain
Williington
Lew Trausterreuw
Gufard
Judge Muody
Washington
Springer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chinchilla
Thompson
North Shore Notes
Gage
Fort Totten
Council Hall
Bennett Bros
Plannette
Sheckler
Methodist Church
Messrs
Higbee
Wishart
Chamberlin
Miss Goodbue
Miss Saunders
Methodist Society
North Shore Secured Investment Company
H. Prescott
Territorian
England
Scotland
Prescott
Custern Wexboard
Mle
Templars
Good Templars
Order
Mia
Cold
John C. Oliver
Jerusalem
Odessa
Blizzard
Stoughton & Chamberlin’s
Stoughton & Chamberlin
China Hall
Fourth Street
China
Northwest
M.L. Lasson
Kelly Avenue
Northwest Country
St. Paul
Quanta
District Court
Court House
Duviin Lak
Remal Atta
Sinsil Low
Beynau & Gapsorr
Dushal
Dayila Dak
Parkers
Parke
J. L. Davanrpes
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