Old Settlers Picnic Brings Ramsey County Community Together
The Old Settlers Annual Picnic at Dry Lake drew many residents despite threatening weather. Richard Daely judged races won by Pred Crafts Timbo Ed Baker and others. Miss Hazel McCaulay led the young ladies race while Senator Hansbrough and Representative Davis spoke on Ramsey county's pioneer era.
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Devils Lake
Ramsey County
Richard Daeley
Pred W. Crafts
Tony Prete
Martin
Timbo
Orvick
Willie Chisholm
James Arnold
Ed Baker
L. Popma
M. J. Wuest
Sam King
Ed Lawleer
Bat. Sullivan
N. Dion
Tillian Coykendall
Ang
Olive Arnold
Ave. Turnex
I . Ceremonies
Dry Lake
Hansbrough
Stanley Hurst
Terrible Wreck Of Fast Train At Lake Station
A limited passenger train on the Lake line wrecked in a terrible accident. Reports describe a disastrous collision and multiple injuries as rescuers rush to the scene.
Shore train wreck on Mentor switch kills Chicago men
A Chicago to New York rail service, covering 18 hours, derailed after hitting an open switch at Mentor Ohio last Thursday. Fifteen prominent Chicago and New York businessmen died and many were injured. E B Naugle of Chicago died, husband of Minnie Heerman of Devils Lake and former Great Northern agent in this city. Captain E E Heerman immediately left for Chicago to comfort his daughter.
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Chicago
New York
Mentor
Ohio
E. B. Naugle
E. E. Heerman
Devils Lake
Naugle
Great Northern Det
Minnie Heerman
Heerman
Daugher
Ends in a Fitting Climax
Thursday evening the teachers and invited guests enjoyed a reception in Odd Fellow's hall to close the instructional week. Superintendent Norton organized the affair and received many compliments. A third of the crowd arrived late from the Chautauqua grounds but the dancing and music by Tony Prete and Chas Turner kept them entertained. Refreshments were served and the group dispersed after a lively informal night supervised by the host.
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Norton
Tony Prete
Chas Turner
New Town of Ohmstead Named at Crossing Area
The town at the crossing of the Farmers' road and the Soo will be named Ohmstead, not Lakeview, honoring the landowner. Mr Ohmstead has applied for a post office and a fine town will grace the prairies there in a short time.
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Ohmstead
Lakeview
Starkweather Times
Miraculous Farm Lightning Escape Near Clark Kel ley Farm
At the Clark W. Kel ley farm south of town the Holly couple slept as a lightning bolt struck the chimney and tore bricks from the wall within inches of them. Mrs. Holly escaped unharmed while Albert Holly suffered facial cuts and a bruised head and received medical attention in town.
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Clark W. Kelley
Albert Holly
Annual Field Trials Meet Across Iowa and North Dakota
The Iowa State Field Club plans its annual field trials in North Dakota in August with prizes totaling 2300 dollars for three stakes. North Dakota mirrors the setup with similar wagers, the first two prizes higher by 100 dollars. Dates run August 15 to 23 for Iowa and August 23 for North Dakota, with Larimore likely as site and organizers A. E. Palmer of Grand Forks and C. Cooper of Des Moines handling details.
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Iowa State Field Club
North Dakota
Auust
Dacota
Iowa
Towa
Norh Dakota
High School Team Defeats Outer School by One Run
A high school team defeated an outer school 5 to 4 in a close match missed by a one score margin. The contest occurred in Capt Olson's corner of the field with tense plays and a final rally deciding the outcome.
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Poplar Grove
Olson
High school baseball shows skill in a closely contested game
About 150 fans witnessed a well played contest with pitching nearly even on both sides. Captain Holmes is proud of his team as the High school nine remains in the hunt though they did not win. A note lists several letters awaiting pickup at the dead letter office.
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Holmes
Advertised Letters and Land Lots Notice at Devils Lake
Remaining uncalled letters at the post office for week ending July 1 1905 will be sent to the Dead Letter Office after fourteen days. A sale offers a number of desirable residence lots business blocks and farm land.
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Devils Lake
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Anna Holland
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