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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
1
The Old Settlers Association will hold its annual picnic at Sweetwater Lake Grove on Saturday June 24 with speeches among old settlers and sports including a ball game foot races and other activities. Refreshments will be served and eligible members may help in the association.
Graduates of the School for the Deaf staged closing exercises on Thursday evening in Devils Lake with a large local turnout. The program featured a blessing, recitations, essays on deaf education and trade value, a cartoon section, vocal solo, an oration, a war topic, and a diploma presentation by President Rex McLean. Graduates listed include Minda Amundson, Lindeman, Isaaksom, Agnus Johnson, Agnes McMurchy, Christopher Anderson, and Agnes Nordhaugen among others.
Bruce G. Warren, the first chooser of land in the Fortotten reservation lottery, has died after a three month marriage to Emma Fell of Acton. The couple resided on their newly acquired claim about three miles from Sheyenne. He died of heart disease last Monday and was buried in Sheyenne on Wednesday.
Advertisement urges inquiry to M. Beall and BP Ay Mobile and Ohio Retired St. Louis for details on a new steamship service to Havana with low rates and travel prospects.
North Dakota real estate men gathered in Fargo to discuss policy for upcoming events. Con jrolisci delivered ideas opposing next meetings facing Devils Lake as July 18, the last day of Chautauqua, draws near with Gil Breath expected to speak on agricultural labor plans. The group aims to advance efficiency on tillable land and attract strong attendance.
The Congregational ministers of Grand Forks conference ordained Rev. Alder Douglas after a six month pastorate. Douglas, of Scotch descent, trained at Bucknell and Rochester theological seminary, addressed the council with clear views. Evening services drew a large crowd with Rev. Watt of Michigan City delivering the address. Lupe G. Powell of Fargo led the right hand of fellowship, and Rev. Stickney of Fargo offered the charge to the people. The church enters a new era of fellowship and brotherly love.
The ladies of the Union entertain Friday evening at the residence of Mr and Mrs Frank Honett. The event invites members for a social gathering with desserts and fellowship.
In Webster district the Grand Army Cemetery hosts its annual ice cream event with music and lawn games. H J Brooks is appointed to oversee cemetery duties for the year under the Board of Directors, J N Mature President, and graves should be arranged through him.
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