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Devils Lake Inter Ocean

Location

Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1885

Page

2

INTER OCEAN Wit and Weather From Dakota Community

INTER OCEAN notes Fargo Daily Democrat quitting publication and Park River Gazette illustrated issue. Census supervisor Epwanns estimates North Dakota north of 46th parallel at 229000 inhabitants. Des Moines and Yankton report ice. fruit buds killed. Devils Lake elects Democratic city ticket. four of five trustees on citizens ticket. Judge McConnell appointed to third district to succeed Judge Hudson.

Des Moines Yankton Major Epwanns North Dakota Devils Lake Citizens McConnell Hudson Third Judicial District

Redistricting urged after boundary changes in county

Laws to affect four counties Hyde Sargent Falk and Richland prompt debate on redrawing commissioner districts Judge of Probate Prosser received a letter from the secretary last night similar to the Herald editor’s note highlighting ongoing boundary changes and county struggles with three districts.

Hyde Sargent Falk and Richland Youra J. H. Tenven Ramsey County Prosser Herald

First Meeting of Devils Lake City Board Forms Authority

The New Board of Devils Lake held its first meeting at Attorney Smith's office Saturday evening with Mann Dodd Alexander Moore and Lynch and Clerk Nadeau present. They elected Mann permanent president approved three prior meeting minutes approved bills including surveying Arnold avenue and marshal salary and ordered bids for grading Arnold avenue.

New City’ Fathers Board of Theteen B. F. Shanley Fourth Street Budde Moore D. Ww Ensign Fifth Street Arnold Avenue Fourth Sixth Street Lynch Grorce V.N. Laruger Dodd Justice Puttin J. A. Percivale A. C. Hansbrough Mian Ifer Traates Aleswadou Bank of Devils Lady Tristoc Dodi Nur Inter-Ockan Lynch Pat Me Weeney Devils Lake D.C Frank W. Mann Sam M. Dodd A. J. Alexander Michael H. Lynch Willian N. Moore B. J. Nadeau John E. Coolin W. J. Nadeay Ponce W. B. Pisttin W. N. Moore Law M. Dopp J. G. CaMpnent

Charnes F Garrett buys Washburn Times in North Dakota

The Washburn Times is purchased by F.Garrett a veteran journalist. The Devils Lake Inter Ocean and Fargo Argus discuss politics with references to McMillan Weaver Sittig and Hansbrough. Turtle Mountain settlers and five commissioner district law are also noted along with editorials from the Dunseith Herald and Steele Herald.

Charnes F.garrett Washburn Molen County Garrett Times Logan United States Tliavis Shaw Weaver Rep Sittig McMillan Devils Lake Inter- Ocean Turtle Mountains Dunseith Herald Inter-Ocean Turtle Mountain

Commissioners discuss transfers and road funds in county meeting

Commissioners Rumney Barton and Creel met Saturday at 9 am approving transfers of licenses for Wim Oswald to Eraamus Johnson and Chas Maloney to A Mackay. A bond condition and bonds for Hanson and Mackay were noted. Road fund appropriations were outlined for Odessa Devils Lake Minnewaukan Stevens and Stevens townships with specific sums. A bridge site study and a railroad corridor road route were ordered. Meeting adjourned to 7 pm Tuesday.

Roade Rumney Barton and Creel Wim Oswald Eraamus Johnson Ramney County Andrew E. Hanson Chas. O. Maloney A. Mackay Romney Odessa Board of Supervisors Odessa Township Devils Lake Minnewaukan Stevens Township A. BE. Hanson Board of County Commissioners Church's Ferry Gaelie Bartlet Stevens Minnewaukean Board of Canty Commissioners H. O. Nessith

Local notes on weather, school, and social gossip

A May briefing from the South E district reports weather delays affecting gardens and wheat, schoolhouse painting by Lawrenson and Calder, and a note that the board hired no teachers yet. It also contains humorous items about Miss Pendergast, Skip, and social chatter among Alu girls, with playful jabs at matrimony and notary inquiries.

Lawrenson Tevalti Tra Vickers Miss Pendergast Shepard's Skip Wiskip R. B.S

Bar fixtures sold as owners exit saloon business

Chos O Maloney sold his bar fixtures to A Mackay and leaves the saloon trade. Billy Oswald sold to Rasmus Johnson. Bill Nye received a Democratic inquiry about Salt River travel and replied that Republican progress is impeded by a swarm of suckers who arose twenty four years ago.

Chos O. Maloney A. Mackay Billy Oswald Rasmus Johnson Bill Nye Salt River Bill Harry Rumney Ed Poole Mr. Riminey Odessa Anil Rumney Harry Minnnesota

Dakota Life Effects Tell of New Home Journey

Aireator and Free Prew report John Burton left for a “new Dakota home” after weeks away. Friends Johnson and Dickinson, returning Pennsylvanians, witnessed his boastful claims of Dakota life including sunnier skies, richer soil, more nutritious food, and never-ending temperate climes.

Dakota Aireator Prew John Burton Joly Barton John Johnson and Dickinson Thip Pennsylvania Cusdom Daketes Ronfiam

Exodus Talk Over Dakota Relocation Sparks Local Hope

Rumors of a gridiron pendulum with alternating heat and cold have altered mud’s character, seen as blessing not curse. John’s reputation lends credibility, sparking talk of residents leaving for Dakota and prompting locals to sing of joy at the change.

John Dakota

Bridges Need Immediate Repair East of Dry Lake

County readers report a deplorable bridge over the coulew east of Dry lake. The north end is nearly a trap and requires only hours of work and lumber to restore passable conditions. A farmer recently carried grain across after unloading his wagon. The bridge has been a county disgrace since construction and lacks side rails. Authorities should repair roads and bridges regardless of commissioners districts.

Coulew Dry Lake Ia

Mind surveys dispute and new harness shop opens

A St Paul Globe interview claims a town in Tur tle mountain was surveyed without orders, but land office records show the town was never surveyed. Also announced is New Firm and New Goods harness shop by Henry & Co with William Gorman, offering low prices and broad saddlery experience in the area.

D.T St. Paul Globe Fessenden Turtle Mountain Range Dunseith srgr-Ocran New Firm New Gooda P.A. Henry & Co William Gor-Man

Real Estate Transfers and Local Developments

A weekly summary lists warrantee deeds filed in Ramsey County including transfers from Fred Monon to Amun Murior and Piller to 8 Te, with scattered notes on property exchanges and local optimism. Reports mention the Lakeview opening to the public, railroad route discussions toward Fort Benton, Montana, and observations by Nordwestern foreman Rasmussen about Bartlett and Jerusalem. It notes a Freshwater farm exchange between J. E. Locke and James Campbell, preparations for government building lumber at Fort Totten, and a weather report from southern Kansas predicting rain and sleet on May 7.

Register of Decus Ramsey County Fred Monon Amun Murior Unborem Iowa Conwiilenasiol Sion Nge Piller Pratiels Fromcom Haven Runig Aysonaieration J. E. Locke James Campbell Freshwater

Vision of Prayer Sermon by Rev Converne Explores Revelation

The sermon based on Revelation seven reveals a grand vision of God ruling his kingdom on earth amid divine prayers rising through an angelic agent. It notes the altar, the prayers of saints, and the imperfect petitions, urging steadfast faith despite convulsions and opposition as Christ’s cause moves toward final victory.

Converne le Bibl Jesus Christ Reigh Lords

An Old Trapper Shares Views on Half Breeds and Wild North

Andrew Hart, a veteran trapper of near thirty years on the northwestern border, returns toward Wright County Minnesota to see his wife and ten children. He discusses Indians and half breeds, noting some Sioux involved with rebels, and laments rapid settlement hurting fur and game. He plans to return to the woods, preferring quiet life away from city noise. He also notes bankers using a Satanic motto and reports on newspaper changes and local anecdotes from Devils Lake and Rockland township.

Andrew Hart Turtle Mountain Wright County Minn Black Hills Montana Keil Hart Riel Kannucks Squire Darbee Sam Darbee Sullivin County Penge Rokland Township Erimdston Duarbee Old Rockland Darben Durbwo Orter Hisself Justice of the Peace Jiming Son

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