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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
5
Local residents and visitors are listed with movements and visits. Rev James of Rolla was in the city Monday and J B Whitaker returned from Lakota. Numerous addresses, visits, and family news across Rolla and surrounding towns are noted.
Devils Lake residents welcomed travelers on the Development special from Devila Lake with social chatter and reports of H Z Mitchell visiting Seattle. A fatal weed ingestion killed 2 year old William McGooch of Sweetwater. White ribbon day featured speeches by Superintendent Watkins on the Monor question, with church gatherings and a mass meeting at the opera house. Miss Mary Norton’s pupils showcased piano talent in Tokio at the Wood Lake School exercises. The Griffith hypnotic show opens at Grand Opera house June 10 to 12, with Mr Griffith billed as veteran performer providing comedic spectacle and lively stagecraft.
Amid council struggles and county health officer clashes, City Dads fail a petition as appointments were confirmed except police chiefs. Ward protesters on Missouri avenue walked against a First to Seventh street walk while fire horses remain unresolved. Committees were named and a bill on horse teams rejected.
The attorney general notes that a qualified voter present in precinct may vote judiciary ballots without prior registration in the upcoming primary. However a voter absent or negligent cannot enroll then. the law allows only certain late registrations on primary day and by notary via form A to the county auditor for the absent period.
Police investigate a Tuesday night burglary at Farrand's 36 Beat Street. Entry via broken rear window and sprung door lock allowed thieves to steal watches revolvers cartridges and razors worth about 70. No arrests yet as Dickinson N. DB Chief Corbett quietly pursues leads.
Miss Vera Lewis weds Dr P I Dahl on June 4 at Canton and plans to settle in Devils Lake after a brief visit to Grafton. Dr W C Follett also marries Miss Agatha Hagen in Minneapolis, with the couple returning to Devils Lake to reside after a wedding trip.
A lightning strike damaged a Jamestown residence causing extensive damage. The bolt hit the north side tower and roof, creating two large holes. Lightning descended to the basement, damaging several rooms and causing substantial losses.
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