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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
5
Last week brought record wind and dust as local events spanned sports, politics, travel, and school life. Several residents attend events and meetings while upcoming games and Chautauqua preparations draw attention across the community.
The deaf school commencement will take place in the chapel on Monday June 11. The public is invited. Graduates include Effie May Smith of Portland Traill county Winnifred L Williams of Grand Forks and Lorents Larson of Kellys Grand Forks county. The program features Lip Reading exercises and orchestral pieces plus vocal selections in a short ceremony conducted by Gov. David and others.
The W C T U met with Mrs Lynn, while Mrs Gene visits abroad. Community events include a June 12 W C T U picnic and a L T L meeting with Miss Ella Fagna. Local happenings cover a new gravel walk to the depot, a dance by the Royal Neighbors, a plowing match at Pat Crelly s, a bicycle party at W Wilson s, a Fats vs Leans game, school term end, and a fatal accident involving Chris Spielmaker. Mrs Gee McDevitt dies after illness with two children left behind.
Miss Lulu B Shortridge eldest daughter of Ex Governor Shortridge wed Mr David A Stewart a Grand Forks businessman in a private ceremony at the Church of the Advent. Governor Shortridge gave away the bride then the couple dined at Hotel Sevilla before departing eastward for Duluth and Buffalo with plans to return to Grand Forks in a few weeks.
A long handwritten plea from Minor Holbrook’s end is discussed by the county board. The message requests relief and mentions terminal illness and a contemplated move to Toronto for climate change, amid accusations of ostracism and lack of funds.
The library advertises a selection of books including Quo Vadis Tess of the Durbervilles The Little Minister and David Harum inviting readers to borrow them at the public library and court house with Librarian in charge.
Reverend Jesse R. Zeigler of Mandan North Dakota praised the Burlington route from Monango to Pennsylvania for its superior dining and accommodations. The notice urges reservations for Europe in 1900, claiming steamers fill quickly and offering illustrated circulars with rates from Duluth and other information.
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