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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1885
Page
2
Weekly issue from Devils Lake region details local news, appointments, and economic outlook. Mentions 1885 Saturday date, hotels hosting 2000 guests in April, wheat yields, spring conditions, and political appointments in Dakota Territory including land office receivers and the Yellowstone Park superintendent selection. Also cites rail freight traffic and postal notices.
A Washington special reports that on a Saturday night Secretary Lamar, from a sick bed at 9 30, dictated twelve territorial appointments made with the president. Among them Morris Taylor as surveyor general of Dakota, chosen not for M E Day but for Taylor’s stronger indorsements.
Odessa May 25 A school house is painted and tidy. Two other schools nearly finished. A social dance at Odessa school house with fine music from Whitehill Moore and George Oliver. Local remarks on manners and a party’s visit, plus a report on the new township road by J W Kelly. Seasonal optimism, bone trade, buffalo bone buyers at Bartlett, and widespread breaking and crops prospects for a bountiful harvest.
The Devils Lake Lyrer Ocean reports Miss Connell recently arrived from Towne Michigan walked nearly 100 miles to Dundee she is described as capable decisive and likely to secure a valuable claim and prosper in five years with livestock and independence, contrasted with factory or shop life.
The Devils Lake Inver-Ocean and the Fargo Argus have waged a ten month war. The Inver-Ocean gained a Gatling gun and unleashed it on Major Ed wards from Fargo who arrived in Washington with a card for the president. Cleveland recognized him as the target of the Devils Lake press and ordered him turned out. The Mage was then...
A newspaper reader seeking shelter during a storm hid in a hollow log. When the storm passed, the log swelled and blocked his exit. He recalls the mean acts of a neighbor who lends him papers, then suddenly feels small and rips free from the log.
Rolette County election returns spark a contest over county attorney and the St John seat location. Barrister Tillotson claims victory with 756 of 771 votes, cites Pierce proclamation. Dunseith officials cite illegal voting and demand county records, while Governor Pierce notes St John as temporary county seat.
The Ramsey county commission met Saturday with Chairman Rumney and Commissioner Barton. Refunds of 1.50 were granted to Coykendall Barton and Horne. McGee was denied. Bills allowed include Maher 1 express, Barnard 11.85, Currier 2.20, Hansbrough 26.25. Clerk ordered to buy steel scrapers for 394.76. Boeing & Doyle liquor bond approved. Plans to bid for a bridge near Church's. Superintendent Brooke 15, Twiford 202.75. Bond for Stoe ser constable approved. A district court expense bill of 248.37 from Grand Forks counted toward Ramsey indebtedness. Cemetery committee urges action for burial ground and reports weak subscription. Agricultural Society interest and local farm leaders push for organization and meeting.
The column reports Frank Lycan the Louisiana business-minded salesman visiting Benson county to buy land, planning a September move for his family, and predicting farming prosperity. It also notes Special Timber Agent Harlan discovering an ancient Queen Anne flint-lock musket near Moose River, and Lillie Moore claiming 820 acres on a pre-emption, plus Hyatt and Pisher opening a money lending office in Devila Lake. Additionally D D Webster informs McGee and Morgan Mint court of motions at Grand Forks with no felonies or jury.
The city board met at Bridxy with President Mann and Trustees Alexander Moore and Lynd. Minutes approved. Stoughton kerosene stock permit granted. Shanley bid 20 cents per cubic yard to grade Arnold avenue accepted. Marshal salary fixed at 60 dollars monthly plus one dollar per arrest upon conviction. Crossing on Third Street to be filled. Clerk instructed to draft cattle and wine at large ordinance. Remaining letters at Devils Lake post office announced with 30 day deadline.
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