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Devils Lake Inter Ocean

Location

Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1910

Page

7

City to Sheriff Delinquent Tax Notice Issued

The treasurer will turn over delinquent personal property tax for collection October 15 with notices sent this week. Orville Duell, formerly Commercial department head at the high school, now in Washington, plans to enter Georgetown University next month to study law. George Parker of Leeds Hotel visited the city over Sunday and will travel to Minot Monday to see his brother Clarence Parker who runs the Leland there.

Georgetown Orville Duell Washington Georgetown University George Parker Leeds City Minot Clarence Parker

DUNSEITH EDITOR REPORTS ROLETTE PROSPERITY

B Goodsell editor of the Dunnelth Magnate visited Devilu Lake Monday for the Ben Franklin meeting and reported prosperous conditions in Rolette county. Ramsey county will lead in hunting permits with about 1000 issued and daily issuance continuing, likely surpassing last year’s total.

Dunseith B. Goodsell Dunnelth Magnate Devilu Lake Ben Franklin Rolette County Ramsey County

Dedicated roller rink opens for Devils Lake crowd

The roller skating rink was dedicated to the people of Devils Lake last Saturday evening with a large turnout. Many young people attended and the opening is described as an enjoyable entertainment report suggesting the rink will be a popular recreation.

Devils Lake

Walk Home Bill nickname from sheriff initials story

Art Reede found the title Walk Home Bill on a toolbox label reading W H B. The phrase arose from a breakdown of the sheriff Belford's automobile, and misread as a tribal chief name, giving the nickname Walk Home Bill to the sheriff.

Sherif Belford Art Reede Mr. Reede Bill

Plan to create districts for industry and residences

The Granu rulers promote a citywide district plan adopted in smaller towns to separate industry, business, and homes. Socialists anticipate Higene V. Debs visiting October 10 for a presidential candidate speech in the opera house, with broad promotion and county turnout expected.

Devila Lake

Ben Franklin Club Organizing Among City News Men

The newspaper men and printers of the city joined the Ben Franklin club a world wide movement now organized. No local organization exists yet but plans and officers will be set at an upcoming meeting. R H Port of Fargo state secretary spoke at the Commercial club rooms with editors from the district. the cost system and printing business upbuilding were discussed.

Ben Franklin Club R. H. Port of

Farmer's Spirit Impresses Visitor From Madeira

Martin Dossett cashier at a Madeira bank spent Sunday with Siver and Ole Scrumgard. He praised the farmer's spirit in the area and the active work in plowing and preparations for next year's crop, noting no sign of discouragement from crop failures. Dossett last visited Devils Lake a decade ago and marveled at the city's growth.

Martin Dossett Madeira Minn Siver Ole Scrumgard Dossett Devils Lake

Michigan Alumni Group Forms in Devils Lake

Graduates from the University of Michigan met at M. H. Brennan’s home in Devils Lake last Friday to plan a Michigan Alumni Association in the state. A Grand Forks gathering on November 17 will finalize the organization and elect officers. Attendees included Judge A. G. Burr of Rugby Chas M. Cooley Grand Forks Judge Henry John M. Maher and M. H. Brennan. A social followed with refreshments provided by Mrs M. H. Brennan and Miss Brennan.

Miss Celia Brennan Sails to Lead Chilean Normal Schools

Miss Celia Brennan sister of attorney M H Brennan sailed for Santiago Chile to direct Normal Schools and introduce American teaching methods. A graduate of Ann Arbor High School and the University of Michigan she previously led Associated Charities in Georgetown and lectured at St Marys Notre Dame. She will work with Miss Brown of Ann Arbor and a niece of Mother Angela of St Marys Notre Dame.

Celia Brennan M. H. Brennan Santago Chile Santiago Milas Brennan Ann Arbor Angela St. Mary's Notre Dame

Five Entrants Named in Grand Forks Herald Contest

Five entrants from Grand Forks are Eva Passanault Grace Kollar Jennie Snow and Ben Spiceman and Goldie Arnold The Crarys W M Crary and A M Crary passed through Grand Forks en route to Brandon Manitoba after the death of their mother They expect to stay in Brandon for some time.

Grand Forks Eva Passanault Grace Kollar Jennie Snow Ben Spiceman Goldie Arnold W. M. Crary A. M. Crary Brandon Man

James Brennan Heads to Grand Forks for State University Year

James Brennan left last Saturday for Grand Forks to attend the state university. He is a senior in the mining and engineering department and a likely candidate for quarterback on the football team this year.

James Brennan Grand Forks State University, Mining and Engineering James

Rambler agency planned in Grand Forks with 1911 Rambler

RAMBLER BACON F C Bacon of Grand Forks state agent for the Rambler automobile was in the city this week arranging to start the agency here with the 1911 Rambler. The Devils Lake Auto company handles the local Rambler agency. Fred Bartholomew and Al Logan of the Hotel Frederick at Grand Forks are in town, stopping at the Sevilla, enjoying a daily hunt. They are expert nimrods with fine dogs, signaling promising success.

F.C. Bacon Grand Forks Devils Lake Auto Company Fred Bartholomew Frederick al Logan Sevilla

Democrat Halvor Halvorson Tours Devils Lake Growth

Halvor Halvorson, prominent Minot attorney, visited Devils Lake this week for the Democratic confab. He praised the city’s growth and compared Devils Lake’s cleaning up spirit to Minot’s efforts that helped make it a respectable city.

Halvor Halvorson Minot Halvorson Devils Lake

Burdick Visits En Route to Williston From Munich

A. L. Burdick Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota was seen in Williston on a Wednesday afternoon while traveling from Munich. He has shown political interest but has not begun an active campaign yet. He expects a Republican sweep and is optimistic about the outlook.

A. L. Burdick North Dakota Munich Williston

High school football to start under Dr Peter Dahl coach

The city plans a high school football program with Dr Peter Dahl as coach. He is noted for his experience with the UND team and may be joined by Marsh Brannon from the university program.

Peter Dahl Dahl Marsh Brannon

Devils Lake Join Good Roads Drive To Fort Totten

Devils Lake residents form a good roads movement to repair the road to Fort Totten. A sizable sum will be raised with Superintendent Ziebach directing the work. Participation is through a circulating subscription list inviting liberal contributions.

Devils Lake Fort Totten Ziebach

Three Nimrods Meet in City Before Grand Forks Camp

Three Nimrods of Grand Forks fame stopped in the city on Wednesday on their way to a camp along the Mouse river. The party consisted of J. D. Bacon of the Hotel Dacotah, Steve Collins the machinery man, and J. D. Turner a former sheriff now in auto business. They expect a big line and will be away from Grand Forks a week or more.

Grand Forks Mouse River J. D. Bacon Dacotah Steve Collins J. D. Turner

Priest John Accepts New Charge in North Dakota

Rev. Father John visited Towner on Wednesday to bid farewell to friends before taking a new instructor post at Richardton Monastery and College. He enjoyed Europe but was glad to return to work in North Dakota. Towner shifts from Benedictine to Fargo Diocese as Bishop O'Reilly considers placing a resident priest in Towner.

Father John Towner Richardton N. D Europe North Dakota Anrl Fargo O'Reilly Towner and Bantry Towner News Tribune Devils Lake John Haa

Captain Burr Locked Up by Misunderstanding at Jail

Captain Burr of the Salvation Army was confined in the jail for about three hours last Sunday morning during a church service. The incident arose from a misunderstanding and was not his fault, as the sheriff and assistant were away on other business, leaving Burr behind bars while he preached on the sale of Minor to Indians on the reservation.

Captain Burr Salvation Army Burr

Will Direct Convict Band In Montana Prison

W. J. Judges, longtime director of the Devils Lake band, has accepted a post in Montana to lead the convict band at the Montana State prison. Judges, a skilled musician, leaves for his new home while Mrs. Judges will join him after the first of next month. The Montana prison band is a prominent, sizable organization and the state’s only convict band of note.

W. J. Judges Devils Lake Montana Montana State Judges

Devils Lake poised to become North Dakota convention hub

The Great Northern hotel project in Devils Lake aims to open by January 1 1911 to host North Dakota hardware and implement dealers conventions. City leaders stress ample accommodations and a strong Commercial club to attract major gatherings, likening Devils Lake to Fargo and Grand Forks.

Great Northern Devils Lake North Dakota Fargo Grand Forks Commercial Club New Great Northern Merchanta

Doan's Kidney Pills Help Mothers In Devila Lake

Mrs J Z Tracy of Rugby North Dakota reports Doan's Kidney Pills eased her daughter's weakness in kidney related afflictions. The testimonial asserts a quick, absolute cure and a happier home for mothers burdened by child rearing duties and kidney problems.

Devila Lake Doan Mre J. Z Tracy Rugby N. Dak Doom

Doans Kidney Pills Return Infants to Comfort at Night

A mother describes her infant's nightly distress from frequent kidney pains and how Doans Kidney Pills relieved the issue. After using one box, she obtained a further supply and saw improved kidney secretions and strengthened health. Sold by Foster Milburn Co with Buffalo as sole US agents, price 50 cents.

Heya Dean Evie Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doans

Rodenbach and Mundt mark first anniversary sale

Many shoppers attended last Friday and Saturday as Rodenbach and Mundt’s store offered exceptionally low prices on all stock. The event proved profitable for both customers and proprietors and demonstrated the power of advertising in the Inter-Ocean newspaper.

Rodenbach & Mundt Desler

Martin to Leave Great Northern Depot Agent

C E Martin the genial agent at the Great Northern depot in this city will soon be missed as he has been transferred to Spokane Washington to occupy a similar position. He plans to depart about the first of the month and move his family there. His successor has not been announced.

C. E. Martin Great Northern Depot Spo Kane Wash Great Northern Spokane

Dinnie Broa Oversees Jail Contract Progress

Art Dinnie representing Dinnie Broa of Grand Forks examined the county jail erection site Sunday and arranged rapid completion. He left for Grand Forks that evening and planned to depart for St Paul to assist his father John Dinnie, seriously ill from cancer. John Dinnie, former Grand Forks mayor, is well known locally and friends hope for recovery.

Art Dinnie Dinnie Broa Grand Forks St. Paul John Dinnie John Dienie Grand Fork i

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