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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
5
A local millinery invites shoppers to its second floor parlors to try on hats and discover unexpectedly low prices, aiming to dispel the notion that rich hats must be expensive. The ad promises pleasant service and quick reassurance on cost.
The shop features UTZ and DUNN'S ladies fine footwear and Little Giant children's shoes as part of its catalog. It highlights a full line of women and kids shoes available for purchase.
Dress goods offer a broad range of colors and shades in new weaves. The New York Store, a leader in stylish dress goods, has expanded its line after buyers visited eastern markets. The collection features elaborate fabrics with matching trims and ornaments, plus vesting waist patterns and embroidered patterns.
A local store advertises over 1200 stylish shirt waists in stock with prices starting at a low point, offering a large selection for shoppers seeking affordable fashion.
Miss Della Romstad visited Devils Lake for a few days while Miss Ida Kennedy returned from there. O P N Anderson shipped a car load of hogs to St Paul to market. Grimes returns to the Farmers' Road after a layoff due to a lame ankle. Willian Gosha heads to Minnesota to wind up affairs and move to a new home. Twelve settlers filed final proofs before Siver Scrumgard and Homer Resler. Local election results show two tickets and a contested incorporation vote with forty ballots cast. Officers elected include Haig, Anderson, Huss, Denoyer, Brumbaugh, Resler, Wilson, LaFay. Mrs. Cora E Maddux died at Devils Lake hospital. Funeral planned at Bethel church with Rev. Cocks officiating.
Miss Addie Engelhorn plans to return to Devils Lake to continue high school study. Superintendent Fancher questioned H D Smith over a nine month contract in Chardis Ferry. A switcher train damaged a depot platform and a piano remained in tune. Dr Flath injured by a horse and trough accident at W A Cashman farm. Legal battle over property title near Dr Flath’s residence involves Great Northern Railroad demanding $800 for vacate order.
The court notes that the title and the bill for damages cost of vacating and value of other lots may revert to the original owner.
Edmore hosts a K P lodge. railway officials visited town last week. Conductor Miller rents the Paulson cottage. Local trades change hands as Gilbert Johnson sells his store to E B Pusher and Bert Crossman. Village electors reelect the old board of trustees amid strong approval.
J Cromie was at Devils Lake on business. Roy Walker spent several days at Penn recently. The C E meeting was conducted by Miss Carrie Howett. Mr Harrison departed from our town Monday. Fresh paint decorates town more than residents.
The Lakota column reports brisk seeding under favorable weather and notes plans for a star route mail service between Lakota and Edmore. Local items include new paint on the Lutheran church youth group, Albert Thompson’s house nearing completion, a section house hop, and G N surveyors laying a drainage line and Main street sidewalk.
The remains of Frank Vobayda arrived from the Philippines last Monday. A. E. Sheets and J. C. McDougal of Lakota were seen on our streets last Sunday. Mr. Lamb of Lamb Bros. & Kops, from Michigan City, came up here last week. August Schrump is enlarging his store and will add room and goods.
Help wanted for a friendly, hard working man to operate an ice wagon for a local bakery. Must be cheerful, capable of lifting and delivering ice, and able to work long hours. Apply at Baker shop for details.
On sale via Chicago Great Western Railway on the first and third Tuesdays each month through September 15, 1908. Rates apply to ports west and southwest. For details contact any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago Illinois. 9-27.
Tickets on sale via Chicago Great Western railway May 3 and May 12 15. Good to return in June. Stopovers allowed. Portland and northern lines return about 11 dollars higher. For details contact any Great Western agent or J F Elmer G P A Chicago 11 1g-1t.
Militia reservation not ready for stock pasturage. A good man is in attendance. For terms, apply to Thomas Lonnevik.
A grey mare about ten years old branded 27 on left fore shoulder is taken up at a farm in Freshwater township by C F Cogelow. Also offered for sale are several fresh cows a span of driving horses a top buggy and some house furniture. Notice lists land claim and witnesses for a homestead filing at Devils Lake North Dakota with names Wilson Moree Robert Webster Rasmus Sorenson and mas W Sullivan of Webster North Dakota and Ole Scrumgard Wisconsin.
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