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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1898
Page
3
Local notes report illness, land office business, bank loans, and upcoming events. Residents include Mrs W A Wilson ill, J E Morgan visiting, and Dr Corbett in Sevilla hotel. Articles mention land deals, new store ownership, and preparations for the John Robinson show with police protection.
Benson county commissioner Denoyer was in the city purchasing sheet iron for hopper dozers to aid farmers fearing crop losses. Also notes witness activity in a blizzard-related sheep case and local ads for rent, livestock, and goods.
A gang led by Manning Fassett Elliott Dowd Shannon Collins and Ash attacked Dybing and Silverson at the Cairns hotel after attempting to seize Dybing a clash linked to an alleged state enforcement league operation. Dybing and Silverson fled, several assailants jailed or evading, police seeking others with warrants.
A call from Chairman Cooper of the North Dakota Republican State Central Committee urges prompt county conventions and caucuses to select delegates for the July state convention. It emphasizes timely notices, adherence to election law, and gathering women’s details for state committee reporting to boost outreach and unity ahead of the campaign. Also notes a pleasant wedding at the Presbyterian church in Langdon between Frank K. Mercer and Lillian M. Morgan with reception and best wishes. Ends with a note on the John Robinson Greatest American Shows avoiding gambling and maintaining orderly conduct.
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