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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1902
Page
9
A long list of regional items covers a cement sidewalk plant at Oakes, Churles Ferry telephony rights, a million dollar land company in South Dakota, and sales of local yards. It mentions emigration, a Fargo fire festival canceled, court movements in Moorhead, Minot telephone expansion, and various agricultural and civic notes with several named towns and individuals.
A man named John B Williams of Rigdon Indiana drowned after falling from Captain Heerman's steamboat near Fort Totten. The body was recovered Tuesday and brought to town for burial. Also listed are local real estate ads for inside lots near schools and business areas and a school board notice naming the year’s teachers led by R. S. Dewar as superintendent.
The Inter Ocean commends the Northern Baseball league for dispensing with Sunday games this season. It notes Sabbath keepers deserve respect for their beliefs and that many fans and players favor a day of rest.
The regular examinations for teachers certificates will be held at the high school in Devils Lake North Dakota beginning Friday May 30 1902 at 9 o clock in the morning. Candidates should bring pens and ink. L B Fancher County Supt of Schools Devils Lake ND May 12 1902.
An old notice advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure promising a $100 reward if it fails to cure catarrh. The ad claims internal use builds constitution and cites testimonials. Also listed is a six room dwelling for sale near Dr. H. H. Ruger.
Local farmers in Nelson Pembina Richland Steele Griggs and other counties face lawsuits filed by C W Kerr over notes tied to Western Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Fessenden. Farmers paid premiums under agent assurances of low cost then signed long term notes. The company failed and notes sold by court order leave farmers paying taxes and fees with little return once dividends are distributed. The piece urges staying with home-town insurers and cautions about mutual bail insurance practices.
Advertises Lacative Bromo Quinine tablets promising a one day cure for colds. States money back guarantee if it fails and notes E W Grove’s signature on each box. Priced at 25 cents.
A new daily local train No. 162 runs between Rugby and Grand Forks, excluding Sunday, described as the most convenient North Dakota rail option. The Great Northern line offers reliable on time service. Also promoting Percheron brood mares for sale at Whipple's barn.
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