Oakes Glimpse of Trade and Town Life in 1891
Oakes N D April 3 1891 local notes report a busy week with sales at the Northern Dakota Elevator B L Nelson of Yorktown attends a caller and Miss Stella Kennedy celebrates a seventh birthday. News covers millinery announcements Rev McCros tan recitations and church services at the Presbyterian and Scandinavian congregations plus a large sale by Mr Bittman drawing customers from distant towns. The piece preserves community events, school contests, Easter observances, and local business notices with scattered names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Kennedy
Wheaton
Vandiox
Missis
Minnie Groshy
Genevieve Shuter
Gertrude Bly
Arnolde Bony
de Ette Gerndt
Alli! Auris
Nina Winkle
Gravive Jones
Alina Root
Andl
Pearl Butleg
Local News Roundup From Sudden Locals
Sudden locals notes report Mrs Thos Lovell's illness and various family health concerns. Dan Bailey returns from Crown Point Ladinna and Mr Robert Dunlap depart for Burk Grove Iowa. School starts in Adamison Weston and Baker districts. A pie social benefits at Commercial Hotel Ladden. Amos Edgerton and Gulley E Guilings wed in Ellendale and move to Crown Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Bailey
Crown Point
Ladinna
Robert Dunlap
Burk Grove
Lowa
Joell Haatie McQuaedo
Adamison
Smith
Amos Edgerton
Crown Point Lichiana
Guley E. Guiiigns
Ellendale
Odd Local Memoir Fragment From Oakes and Brar Creek
A rambling fragment mentions Lockie and his sister Mrs Fii Fulley near Oakes with references to a newly elected justice Benjamin. It quirkily notes marriages, gifts of a pack of hnais, and horse thefts, blending calendar quirks with vague weather lines and a drought of sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockie
Fii Fulley
Oakes
Benjamin
Guelph Locals Briefly Mention Town Happenings
Gardener and farmer notes from Guelph describe D Witham continuing his work Saturday from the north while Miss Murray witnesses a legal matter on her homestead. The Fro Tomlinson Test a galtables horse in an old well prompts talk of action on the well. Snow and rain bring farmers to discuss chores and county weather, with Allive from the Pagy Alliance Cus Co reporting on Mr Witham's labors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiny Peterson
Belusy
Bello Rilyy
Currie Tyrrell
Edith Perrine
Atlass
Carrie Tyrrell
Aline Belle Riley
Christine Peterson
D. Witham
Miss Murray
Peetes
Tomlinson
Tiis
Cluieh
Pagy Alliance Cus Co
Witham
Local Notes From West Sargent and Surroundings
West Sargent reports Dixon losing a brood, and Ernest Brownson starting new classes in the young ideas at the Yous schoolhouse last Monday. A well attended dance praised by all, farmers optimistic about a strong crop season, and the Farmers Alliance thriving with weekly meetings at the Young schoolhouse. Miss Josin Bingham to teach Singleton school this spring, Mrs. W H Dixon returning from Michigan, with health improved. Notice: seed grain funds to be revolved at Town Clerk’s office on April 7, 1891 for Lavell ty Ea, Dunton, M. Boyes. Clerks Chen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Alliance
Young
Josin Bingham
Singleton
W. H. Dixon
Michigan
Jeanine
Anna Megtun
Orval Patterson
Hastings Inh
Lavell Ty Ea
Dunton
Seed Wheat Bond Bid Notice from Lovell Township
Notice from Lovell Township Dickey County North Dakota invites sealed bids by the board of Supervisors at the township clerk’s office until noon April 7, 1801 for seed grain bonds totaling 10000 dollars. Bonds in 500 dollar denominations bear 7 percent interest, five year term, bonds issued under a 1891 act authorizing food grain bonds. The board may reject any bids. E H Dior town clerk Ludden ND March 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Lovell
Dickey County
North Dakota
Lovell Townaliys Comprinos
Lowns
E. H. Dior
Ludden
N. D. Murch
Wurtangey
Nolan Dan
Hide
Ivan
Tours
UG Boats
Julsitua
Dickey
Hwalty
Gales Dickey County
Galen
Murtzager
Cran
Oakes
Tie
Daede
My First Turn of School at Oakes Dakota 1889
The narrative recalls a novice teacher arriving near Oakes Dakota to open a school on Sept 16 1889. She describes room setup stove coal challenges and adapting lessons while meeting pupils and adjusting to rural conditions. Parodies and verses punctuate the account as the school year blends effort with humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inhud
Oakes
Althoweh
Nuat
Wabi
Teadt
Koon
Valle
Taken Up in Dickey County North Dakota
An alcohol pledge or bail notice concerns a missing pony described as bay with a black mane and tail, taken to a farm in Dickey County North Dakota around March, followed by a long docket of mortgage, notices, and legal actions involving multiple parties, dates, and court proceedings. The document outlines ownership claims, foreclosure details, and sale notices with references to county names, dates, and legal instruments.
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Atute
North Linkoln
Mietitel Court
County of Dichorys
Mpc Mee Corporation
Main
W.taslar
Butonlynt
Nothos
Fayiorandl Antes Epuetal
Weston GF
Vanvoloanns
Polluweluy
Thecamibors
Pima
Dickay County
Dakota
Linort
Nichola J. Smith
Alice Sint
Charles
Rook
Wesnirtfionse
Ickey County
Ald Meriaaies
Miyonel-Laurooey
Deere of
Tovisen
Blea
Palo
Moreh
Keay HeAldcig
Auittedeint
Stuane
Etnton Bestenne Beale Ain
Mickey
McDumand
Triaton
Dickey
Regine
Layy
Ad Marne Oe Roy
Pete Whitens
Irkaelpal
Harold
Ssid Mveigagor
Abe
Hotten
Ariel
Ieee Fanou
Tacoma
Casino
Publiereuentae
Dekey
Taydartor
Henly
Fenestra
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Epicopill Sorgiven
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Srossre Es McCarthy
Will Hutsii Lerund TF
Marshall
Anneapolis
Fairnes
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Groshoug
Webster
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R. H. Hooke
Tipaday
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Witely
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Jetive
Ws Nocinto
Nellie Chamberlain
Straits
Bitman
Minneapolis
BL. Arnold
Given
L. Harris
Harris
Sioux Falls
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Frank Joffmay
State Penitentiary
Wool
Little Pally
Minn
Hoffman
Hors
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Shakespore Club
Ayer
Thos. Parker
Dullerton
Will Good
West Superior
Bush and Bartiatt
Railway Co
Elevator Co
Lumber Co
Masonic Fraternity of Oakes
Shirer
Mrv
Roots
Eventiti
Johnt Scott
Abbie Root
Root
Lofelock
W. B. Howland
Howland
A. D
Slocum
Jack Sions
Pont
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J. Z. Lions
John Kennedy
J. E. Spurling
L. Harri
A.B. Bunce
Migs Fishlor
Ad Townsend
T. F. Marshall
E.G. Baldwin
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Martin and McCartney
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Monroe Mirror
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Oalses
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Anna
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Kate Wilkins
Mayville
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Sibor
Atte
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Cook
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Brar Creek
Anil
Guelph
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Ernest Brownson
Mondaly
Yous
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