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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1910
Page
1
A representative will tour Ramsey county this week to add at least two hundred new subscribers by August first. The Inter Ocean promotes itself as a bigger, fair, impartial paper with local and state news, editorials, ads, and business opportunities. It seeks patronage and advertising from residents and businesses to support truthful coverage and community growth.
Mr and Mrs John Lange of Morris township hosted a pretty lawn party at Willow Lane farm on last Sunday afternoon. The gathering honored the surprise wedding engagement or event to be celebrated, reflecting a cheerful community social.
A social event marked by ice cream and lemonade served at noon and a lavish dinner for about 300 guests. An afternoon and evening of sociability followed with music by Miss Greenwold and her brother Henry Greenwold. Attendees enjoyed a most pleasant time.
Mesers Stotlar and Young report the new road to the Chautauqua grounds nearly finished. A gate will sit about 200 feet east of the old gate and traffic will use the new road to enter and the old to leave, reducing autos and teams on the hill and improving safety for directions to Iske bank and the sand.
Devils Lake and Hope meet on the city diamond this afternoon with the home team strengthened recently. Hope is regarded as one of the best amateur teams in the region and a lively game is anticipated.
Ramsey county faces a tense political scene with insurgent and stalwart forces in contest. Key seats include state legislature candidates Hyland Morrison Creel Anderson and sheriff contender McLean, with Hogan favored for register of deeds. Congressman Lindbergh’s Devils Lake visit is set to draw large crowds from city and rural areas.
County Auditor Rice and assistants prepared 44 ballot and supply packages for each precinct. Each package includes Republican and Democratic ballots, judicial ballots, women's ballots, poll books, tally lists, canvass sheets, instruction cards, stamps, ink pad, affidavits, notice to post, ballots returned statement, ballot envelope, duties card, and pencils.
The text notes that Ray and staff manage a busy office while supplies are dispatched to many precincts. More materials go out today to ensure timely openings of the primary election, avoiding delays caused by the auditor's office.
City real estate in Devils Lake shows rapid turnover with over 150000 dollars in sales. Dealers report substantial purchases by a leading local firm and anticipate further improvements and rising values in coming years. Now is the time to invest in available lots and business property.
A big republican rally at the court house tomorrow night will feature Hon. J. C. Hansbrough ex Senator from North Dakota. The Devils Lake band will play and a reception follows to honor Hansbrough. Also noted are the closing exercises and diploma ceremony at Fort Totten Agricultural School with M. H. Brennan delivering the address.
Prof Brannon of State University School of Medicine rushes to finish the Biological Station near the lake amid plumbing delays. Drilling a water well will start this week and finalize soon enabling experiments with salt and freshwater fish and new care methods. The station aims to restock the lake and serve as northwest summer school and Chautauqua headquarters drawing students nationwide.
Manager L. A. Stevens has signed a baseball team that will be a credit to Devils Lake for the balance of the season. Fans are promised interesting games from now until the close of the season. The schedule is full except for a few games commencing yesterday.
The Devils Lake baseball squad lists Pitchers Buffin DeVaney Erickson Campbell and Vendenhoven Catcher Corrigan Infielders Wendt Bradshaw Tyvan and McHalland Manager L A Stevens with a June 23 opener versus Hope at the city diamond The schedule runs through August featuring games against Hope Michigan City Leeds Hampden York Rugby Minot Valley City Grand Forks with doubleheaders often scheduled and many matches at Chautauqua Devils Lake and city diamond The local team has strengthened and aims for strong support from the community Miss Etta Smith returned home after visiting Mrs Roy Weaver at Devils Lake Lakota American
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