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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1886
Page
4
Inter Ocean reports on Minnesota orphans' adoption, regional feasts, and contested local politics. It notes Judge McConnell seeking twelve unbiased jurors, editor J F McCollough and the Park River Times, and North Dakota and South Dakota capital location debates. British Gladstone land bill details land sale rights, price fixing by a land commission, withdrawal option with costs, mineral provisions, and imperial treasury funding via a land office.
On Furday in Orallg 7, M Creel appeared to answer indictments from the past two years. Noyes of Noyes in J. Brooke represented him. Counsel urged dismissal or postponement, arguing the offenses may be unjust to linger as he has served as county commissioners chair. District attorney moved to continue proceedings with the exception of one named offense.
Township election held Saturday in Couley county site. Supervisors Jamon MacCormack Jol Miller and A J Mitchell clerk W W Barrett assessor Gi 11 Gowners Leashe or Chas Hallbrick Justices F Schultz Sydney Jenks rousing bles John Johnson V F Mitchell overwoors C Bisworth Conjec wae adopted Aa Wild Chase Bill Manting stole two guns from Ka Poole on Rack Taland overhauled by Poole and Squire ar my of that place tried Win prisoner escaped to this city Manning gave pan vena inken Married Frank W Lapham and Misa Ruinio EL Anger were tested In marriage Rev Shockler at J C Marks residence Grand Harbor Frank is from this region and he now tent wife Huppinons numerous friends blessed the Mrkr Ockax and numidrous friend
Frank Lycan evangelist and Minx Tessie Monagan wed today at Griggs House at 3 o'clock then fled south by train to begin their honeymoon with Charles Boardman as uncle host. Local reactions and congratulations flood the scene as the couple departs.
A lively push to stage a three day stock show July 1 2 and 3 highlights the Turtle Mountain Mouse River and Big Coulee region. Organizers note thriving cattle herds fatting on wild grass hay and plan exhibits to lure investors and settlers. A citizens meeting in the Benham reading room discussed land concessions, lumber costs for fencing and pavillions, and railroad rates while preparations for an amphitheatre and grand stand advance.
Judge McConnell convened the grand jury at the courthouse office, swearing in 16 members led by foreman Capt. Atkins. The jurors were urged on duties under a developing court system, with instructions on indictments, liquor laws, larceny, murder, and public morality. District Attorney Morgan and clerk W Bennet presented the charge as jurors adjourned to the session. A girl was sought for general house work in the Saunders residence.
Eyewitnesses recount Oswald's pistol display and rapid three to four shots at McWeeney after an exchange near the bar in Devils Lake. Strewn testimony describes a knife scene, a push to drink, and Oswald seeking a gun before retreating toward the back room as McWeeney falls.
Evening notes fifty spectators expected for the stock show to be hosted in Devils Lake. Plans include two thoroughbred bulls purchased by Thuraby of the Mouse River ranch and shipped to arrive in time for the event. Local officials support the show as a regional booster and fund-raising for the Devils Lake Big Coulee Turtle Mountain and Mouse River Live Stock Association.
The notice invites citizens to Norway's independence anniversary on May 17 at L. P. Havravold's in law Take Thaen Dakota with music and refreshments. A separate county meeting excerpt shows officials discussing a Maher notice and bond issues, followed by a product ad for Bucklen's Arnica Salve selling for 25 cents per box.
County board proceedings show unresolved work on Devils Lake road, appointment changes, and an adjournment order. The board debated whether to fill a vacant road supervisor post and discussed a proposed siding bridge, with Cr o el and Currier opposing and supporting motions. Also listed are post office uncalled letters and local notices on taxes, property, and public road alterations in Vermilion, Bartlett, and Devils Lake areas.
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