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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1909
Page
1
A flurry of weddings swept through Devils Lake over the past week. Charles Smith and Emma Nelson united at St. Joseph’s with Beatrice Manseau playing a solo, followed by a breakfast at the Nelson home. Maurice Duffy wed Sarah McDonald at St. Joseph’s with a Beatrice Manseau march, and the couple then hosted a breakfast at the Kelly residence before setting for Grand Forks.
At high noon on Tuesday November 23 1909 Miss Anna McLean and Mr Fred C Rother were wed at the bride’s parents home on East Seventh street Rev T A Olsen officiated. Marie A Weltzin played Mendelssohns wedding march as the couple entered the parlor beside a bell and flowers. The bride wore a dainty bridal gown and exuded charm in the ceremony attended by family and friends.
The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex McLean, taught in Devils Lake for three years after Mayville Normal. She married Mr. Rother, president of the Towner State Bank, in a quiet ceremony attended by immediate relatives and a few close friends. They left for Perth, N C, for an eastern wedding trip.
A home ceremony at the Pitcher residence south of the city joined Miss Grace Pitcher and Joseph M. Peterson on Tuesday November 23 1909. Rev T A Olsen of the Methodist church officiated as relatives and close friends observed a rose and carnation decorated setting. The couple will reside on School Avenue with Frank Pitcher praising the bride and Mr Peterson already making his mark as a bookkeeper for the John Haslam store.
The local lodge 4. 0. U. W. elected officers Friday evening led by Thorsen as M. W. Wm Logue P. M. W. Harkin Foreman Schultz Overseer Webber Guide Foster Receiver Fielder I. W. Roy St. Clair 0. W. M. P. Blwer Trustee Bloom Grand Lodge Representative. Devils Lake lodge wins $100 prize for 10 percent membership gain. Retiring Master Workman Capt. A. W. Cogswell praised for years of service before moving to California.
H P Hansen the Devils Lake photographer announces a six month hire of Otta Ponath an accomplished portrait photographer. Ponath previously led at Donaldson studio Wahpeton and won multiple first prizes at national conventions including St Paul 1907 and Minneapolis 1908. The studio recently added night photography equipment boosting business.
The skating rink at the opera house block opens to the public with a large floor, fine skates, and a first class band. G. C. Shields a noted lecturer and author will deliver a lecture Tuesday afternoon under the Audubon Society. Syracuse Post Standard lauds him as a bird and animal expert and editor famed as Quocina.
Joseph Gillerlain died at his city home Wednesday morning at 8 40. He had lived here since 1884 after coming from Canada and was a devout Catholic and respected gentleman. Funeral services will be held at St Joseph's Catholic Church this morning at ten o'clock.
A Buffalo speaker illustrated his talk with vivid photographic slides made from his own negatives. He described timber growth at varied altitudes during a Rockies climb and shared engaging anecdotes from his mountain experiences. Mr Shields delivered a fluent, eloquent address that drew close attention and frequent brief applause.
Statewide interest centers on the Flaherty case about a North Dakota law requiring publication of liquor licenses. R E B Flaherty of McCanna was arrested for failing to publish his federal liquor license. Habeas corpus petitions were denied in district court and the state supreme court, now before the U S Supreme Court.
The 1907 statute required all license holders to publish the fact in newspapers and post the license at their business. Attorney J B Wineman represents Grand Forks county while Engerud Holt and Franc of Fargo represent the Grand Forks Times as defendant.
Morning worship at 11 with The America of Tomorrow. Sunday school at noon. Junior Endeavor at 3. Senior Endeavor at 6 30. Evening worship at 7 30 with Human Wreckage. Subjects include Home Missions the Battle of the Slum. Strangers invited, seats free, good music.
Sherman McClory of this city has been tendered and accepted the secretaryship for Congressman L. B. Hanna. He departs tomorrow for Washington to assume duties, replacing Wesley J. Morrosh who resigns due to ill health. Sherman is the son of Mr and Mrs P J McClory and is regarded as well equipped for the role.
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