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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1913
Page
1
George C Chambers editor of the Churchs Ferry Sun, a Wisconsin born journalist and longtime postmaster, dies from a crash near the Soo cut off. Sheriff McLean and Doyon survive with injuries while Chas Rebillard sustains fractured ribs and internal injuries. others are hospitalized as authorities investigate the accident.
Examinations for first and second grade elementary certificates will be held May 8 and 9 in the commercial room of the high school building at Devils Lake. Examinations will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. J A Haig, County Superintendent. The people who wait to climb the band wagon until it gets under the plum tree are not apt to get much truth.
Inter-Ocean announces relocation to basement offices in Wineman block at Fourth Street and Kelly Avenue. New presses and equipment arrive to create a modern job and newspaper office for Lake Toglon region with expected full operation by mid month.
The Wonderland trail in North Dakota draws growing interest as communities along the Lakes to Pacific highway rally support. Grand Forks county plans graveling of the entire trail, with Devils Lake Minot and Wilston active, while Montana and other states organize to promote the corridor. A state meeting to form a state Wonderland group will be held next month. The Twin Cities to Glacier National Park tour will use the trail through Grand Forks west to the park, passing through North Dakota en route.
Secretary Bryan’s California trip fails to affect lawmakers as Senate adopts a substitute alien land bill prohibiting real property ownership by aliens ineligible for citizenship. The measure, replacing the Birdsall-Thompson Webb bill, moves toward final passage with governor’s anticipated signature.
Farmers in North Dakota expect higher crop acreage this year as delays in threshing and reduced fall plowing offset by earlier field access. Despite new entrants, overall output may not improve beyond last year, with optimism grounded in limited fall plowing and comparable conditions to 1911.
Governor J B Hanna proclaims Friday May 2 1913 as Arbor and Bird Day in North Dakota. The directive urges beautifying farms homes and public places and teaching school children forestry and bird life to enhance comfort happiness and well being. Proclamation dated April 7 1913 from the capitol at Bismarck.
William Gordon a respected North Dakota pioneer died Saturday at four o'clock at the home of his daughter Mrs W H Belford 724 East Fourth street after seven months of illness. He will be buried in the G A Cemetery after funeral at St Josephs Catholic Church with Rev Father Leo officiating. He was born September 15 1838 in Quebec and lived in Whitewater Mount Carroll and Denver before coming to Ramsey County in 1882. He is survived by a daughter four grandchildren two great grandchildren and a sister Mrs Anna McCormick. The story also notes an upcoming seventh annual baseball tournament at Inster on the 20th as part of university events and mentions Prof Pettijohn.
Grand Forks N D May 2 N C Abbott director of the extension department resigns to retire. Prof J Pettijohn from Wisconsin accepts the offer to fill the vacancy. The Farmers line resumes summer schedule with a Sunday start from Hannahboro to Devils Lake and Hangboce, with return trains noted.
The Sangerfest at Chautauqua on June 27 and 28 will host choruses from Fergus Falls Moorhead Fargo Grand Forks Thief River Falls Warren Crookston Petersburg Hatton and other towns with notable soloists Gustav Holmquist of Chicago and Ingolf Grindland of Warren among performers. Eric Dulie a former Oberhoffer violinist will be first violinist. A Chautauqua hotel stay is arranged for singers and a musical contest on Sunday June 29 offers a 75 cup 50 prize and a silk flag with other entertainments planned during visitors’ stay.
The election contest challenges M. Gass for mayor of Larimore alleging disqualification under the North Dakota corrupt practice act for pressuring a voter. It marks the act’s first use in a contest. Papers allege nine voters were not entitled to cast ballots.
Marmarth reports ongoing oil field excitement with activity and curiosity rising among residents. Local crews work broader locations as companies expand operations and monitor production near key sites. No injuries reported as exploration and drilling progress through the season.
The death of Mary Dolan in religion Mother Mary Martin of the Sisters of Mercy occurred at Mercy Hospital Sunday morning after a stroke several weeks earlier. Born in New York City in 1846 she entered the Sisters of Mercy at Belcourt in 1853 and professed religious life in Sugnit.
The city commissioners meet as several ordinances move to second reading including water carrier license, drag and teaming, employment bureau, opera house, picture show, pool hall, auctioneer and plumber licenses. Old bills from Western Utilities discussed while grading plans for several avenues proceed.
In Ward county North Dakota the sixteenth permit surrendered under action by State's Attorney Nestos leaves only one permit active. F M White of Donnybrook says he followed the law and will not surrender until his permit expires next September.
Washington May 2 Democrats voted down all amendments proposed by Republicans and progressives in a long day of debate on the iron and steel schedule. Leader Underwood predicted the tariff measure would reach the House by Saturday night as personal tempers flared over the United States Steel Corporation.
Wiiston North Dakota May 2 Threatened change in the Missouri River course endangers Williston’s water supply as the river bank lies low three and a half miles north of town. The June rise could flood the old thickwater channel near the city, potentially cutting off water. Local commercial groups seek federal engineering action to prevent the change and protect Williston’s supply.
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