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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1910
Page
4
Lakota and Devils Lake exchange visits as residents from Grae, Starkweather, and Bottineau are noted. Gov. Burke stops in to greet neighbors. high school baseball drops a game to Lakota. farmers anticipate a bumper crop with recent rains.
The Penn church was dedicated on May 15, 1904 amid favorable weather after earlier services at McLain and Gill schoolhouses. Rev. J. T. L. Coates began English services in 1904, and John Rogers Peale led the work. the church formed in July 1904 with nine members. Peale later went to China and was martyred near Boxer Uprising in 1905. The church name was changed to Peale Memorial Presbyterian Church, and a building contract was awarded in 1905 with foundation laid in 1906.
The commodious church includes a full basement and a rear prayer room, seating 200 with bright windows and neat décor. Services on the anniversary day featured Rev J T Coates and Rev A G Bailey, with baptism, the Lord's Supper, and a congratulatory evening sermon. Attendees included several out-of-town guests and local officials.
The community laments the death of Mrs. John A G Dahlen who passed away Monday May 9 at 1 30 PM. Born December 16 1877 in Rushford Minnesota she moved to Ramsey County as a child and later married John A G Dahlen on January 23 1896. Eight children blessed their married life before puerperal fever claimed her after childbirth on April 24. A charitable hostess and active in social life she welcomed many guests. Funeral services were held Thursday at 1 30 PM with flowers and church decorations noted. Widely mourned by relatives and neighbors the bereaved receive condolences from friends nearby, far and near.
The service for a local matron was led by Reverend Hammer of Edmore. Pallbearers named Hermanson, Paulson, Mondt, Olson, Eleven, and Rasmusson. She leaves a husband John A G Dahlen and eight children aged from 2 to 13, plus her parents Lars Aaberg and spouse, siblings Nels Nelson Louis and Carl Aaberg, and sisters Albert Belling of Overland township and Christine Sophie Ellen Aaberg.
The Soo railroad company’s right of way in Devils Lake was secured as C. Jones turned over 15000 dollars to local citizens for land excisions. Elation rose among residents as the deal seals the line’s arrival, signaling rapid growth for Devils Lake and its emergence among Northwest cities. The narrative then shifts to a dinner party joke about a sharp nosed woman and marriage quips.
Classified notices list various for sale items including a five passenger touring car inquiry at 610 Hill Ave and a Smith typewriter inquires of 8 C. Jones. An exchange ad offers a 1909 automobile for 200 acres, via H B Walker Devils Lake. Pasture to let on Eaton farm with water and wire fencing. contact T R Gunn. Wanted active salesmen to show a new article with earnings listed. contact J W Bliss.
A man allegedly assaulted a 5 year old girl in the city. Police arrested him, and Officer Timbo lodged him in the city jail before transferring to the county jail. He was arraigned on assault with intent to commit rape, identified by several witnesses, and bound over to the next district court term with a $1000 bond he could not post.
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