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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1904
Page
9
The Holbrook Mercantile Company touts its large selection of dry goods clothing and shoes at extremely low prices. The bargain basement features crockery glassware tinware linoleum and travel items with savings claimed at half usual costs. Extra clerks are hired to serve customers efficiently at the busy corner location.
L. B. Hanna forecasts 70 000 to 75 000 votes in the state with at least 65 percent for Roosevelt and Fairbanks. He expects the state ticket and at large congressmen to trail by 3000 to 4000 votes and aims for a two thirds legislature to back Senator McCum er. He notes low enthusiasm but predicts a revived, spirited campaign ahead.
George Wheeler left samples of his potatoes at the office to show a fair crop. Forty potatoes equaled a bushel, and he produced 300 bushels from three quarters of an acre.
County Superintendent Fancher seeks a few good teachers to fill remaining positions. The retiring superintendent’s fine tenure set a high standard for service and dedication in this county.
The article notes a sustained rise in teaching quality across the county under current leadership. It asserts that under this administration poor teachers are unlikely to remain, and employment is contingent on proven ability to meet rising expectations.
A. C. Reinecke known as Reiny resigns as city editor of the Evening Press Grand Forks after over two years in the role. Edward Morris succeeds him, having prior newspaper work in the city. Reinecke plans to stay in Grand Forks while deciding his next move.
The juniors and sophomores present a program Friday featuring Ruth Dodge in recitation Susie Small and Juliette Shortridge in an instrumental duet H orchestra Frances Cowan performing a piano solo Prof R S Dewar reading Blanche Fox instrumental solo German recitation by Prof F Greibenow.
Agnes F Hoover of Port Huron Ontario and Devils Lake aged about 31 died October 17 after seven weeks of typhoid fever. She taught in local schools, led Epworth League, and remained active in the Methodist church. Survived by four brothers and eleven sisters. Funeral held October 1 at the M E church with many mourners.
F W Mann and Son purchase J M Soby’s Crary general store building and stock. They plan a Mann Mercantile Company with 25000 capital to operate the enterprise. possession set for November 1. The Crary store is a 50 by 100 frame building with basement built three years ago. The new managers are prominent local merchants and expected to benefit Crary’s business.
Mercy hospital bazaar closed Thursday night after a lively run with strong public support. The supper service was well received and a steady stream of patrons attended each evening, though no contests were held and overall spirits were uplifted.
The court denied a petition by Judge Fisk for a writ to compel the secretary of state to place his name on the ballot for judge of the First Judicial District. The ruling came Tuesday, blocking Fisk's nomination.
Week ending October 29 1904 uncalled letters include Allen Fred Kennedy T C Anderson Gee Lannon Mrs C H Anderson Theo Lane Geo Burns Frank Lutz Jas Recourt Mrs Logan list continues with Mrs WH Barr Jas Larson Martin Brochusky W J Lauringer Jne Bourke Thos Murphy and many others as labeled. recipients urged to call and say advertised or they will be sent to the dead letter office within fourteen days.
In the district court of North Dakota Emanuel Bailor a bankrupt in the matter of the same, notice is given that on Oct 14 1904 he was adjudicated bankrupt and the first meeting of his creditors will be held in Devils Lake at Burke and Middaugh offices on Nov 7 1904 at 1 p m for proof of claims and examination of the bankrupt with the referee in bankruptcy, all creditors may attend.
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