Fourth of July Celebration in Oakes Attended by Thousands
Nearly four thousand people gathered in Oakes to celebrate the Fourth with a well managed program. The day featured a parade led by the Oakes band, a lengthy pavilion program, a Gettysburg recitation, and speeches by Prof J C Hood and Rev A A Zabriskie. Baby shows, races, and a horse racing finale capped the event, with enthusiastic crowds praising hospitality and city decoration.
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Oakes
Union Depot
Oakes Band
W. J. Payne
General Coxey
Cosey
Union Street
W. H. Ellis
Duesday
J. C. Linton
T. H. Matthews
Ellis
Glee Club
J C. Hood
Trauger
Gettysburg
Kittie
Austin
Salvator
H. F. Eaton
North Dakota
Mesdames W. D. Young
van Cruyningham
Denning
C. M. Stevens
Lord
Ira Whitfield
Raymond Dodge
Shilling Speech Fails to Stir Oakes Rally
A June 22 1894 Populist gathering in Oakes drew a mixed crowd of Democrats and Republicans plus youths and dogs. Shilling spoke for about two hours but offered no clear political points, ending with stories and a retreat to Bittman’s cellar and a lunch counter as the crowd dispersed.
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Oakes
Bittman
Elder Witham
Ellis
Old Sol
High School Notice on Summer Work and Retention
Principal J C Hood informs students of the high school that promoted pupils and those with incomplete studies must complete their work during vacation or face retention until completion.
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J. C. Hood
Prin
Second hand bicycle for sale and local notes
Cakiets. Second hand bicycle for sale cheap. Inquire of Photographer A. Carlson. Mr. Willson, brother of W. J. Pee is spending a few days in town. Mrs. T.W. Millham and Master Leslie visiting in Hudson this week. Grand Forks convention postponed due to strike. Frank Root and Will Scott came from Ordway for the celebration. Various locals from Chamberlin to Forman visit. Semon Bros. circus halted in Fargo by railroad strike. Miss Ranka Johnson back from Columbia camp meeting. Guelph beat Oakes 28 to 18 in ball. Wheat looks better than expected in Kent town. Train service gradually reduced. Northwestern freight laid off. Over 1000 horses for Dakota land trade. Scott family from Canada arrives. Presbyterian bell repaired for Fourth. Carlson photographed Fourth procession. Local dignitaries attend Fourth. Fourth committee meets July 7 at Bank. bills due then. Glover optimistic about wheat crop. Russian thistle and fencing discussed. Confirmation services in Norway and Yorktown July 8. Wold sells registered Short Horn calf for 59 dollars. Rev. Brooks and Mr. Mallory inconvenienced by NP strike.
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A. Carlson
Mr. Willson
W. J. Pee
C. Coverston
Chamberlin
S. Dak
James
Henry Coverston
J. M. Chamberlin
Forman
Ellendale
Ludden
Guelph
Tullerton
LaMonte
T. W. Millham
E. Talmages
Melsenger
A.J
Fourth of July Burn Injures Local Man
Henry Winkle suffered a serious burn on the hand while setting off a sky rocket on the Fourth. A large crowd gathered, with estimates ranging from 3,500 to 20,000 attendees when scaled to prior rally counts.
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Henry Winkle
Horse Stolen From Koerner Stable After Fourth
Chas W Koerner reported a night theft from his private stable as band of horses were moved during the Fourth. His bay driving horse and a light driving team disappeared with rope marks left in the stall. Deputy Sheriff Lockie assisted as the animal was found four miles southeast still tied by a long rope. Koerner valued the horse at 150 dollars.
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Chas. W. Koerner
Bay
Lockie
Koerner
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Ad in Local Sale
Advert shows Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised as best for cuts ulcers rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and piles with money back guarantee. Box priced at 25 cents. Sold by S. Harris in town.
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Bucklen
Arnica
S. L. Harris
No-to-bie cure promoted with canned goods sale
Howland & Goodrich advertise No-to-bie as a guaranteed tobacco cure and offer A N Cann Oakes Tomatoes corn string beans and peas at 10c per can. Koerner's market promotes rock salt for cattle pasture. All California canned goods including peaches and pears sold at 20c per can.
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Howland & Goodrich’s
Koerner’s
California
Howland & Goodrich
Star Restaurant Lunch Spot Nearby Howland and Goodrich
A note directs readers to the Star restaurant for lunches and cool drinks, positioned next door to Howland and Goodrich. It highlights the nearby dining option and convenient location for visitors seeking refreshments.
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Star Restaurant
Howland & Goodrich’s
Bankers Loan and Investment Co ad in Milwaukee
Loans offered on real estate life insurance and other securities with long time terms and reasonable interest. Prompt collections nationwide. Local and county managers wanted. The Wisconsin Central Lines run two fast trains daily between St Paul Minneapolis Chicago Milwaukee and all Wisconsin points with connections to East and South. Tickets baggage through to United States and Canadian Provinces. For routes rates maps and folders contact nearest ticket agent. C Pond General Passenger Agent.
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United States
Canada
Bankers Loan and Investment Co
Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin Central Lines
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Chicago
Wisconsin
Canadian
Das. C. Pond
Gen. Pass.Agt
Strayed or Stolen Horse From Glover Farm
A brown horse about 16 hands high and 14 years old weighing around 1200 pounds was reported missing from the Glover farm in Glover North Dakota around June 7. Information should be sent to 243 Sy Glover, Glover ND.
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Glover Farm
Glover, N. D
Glover
N. D
Croup Warning and Haller's Sure Cure Cough Syrup Ad
A mother is urged to guard against croup in children and treat coughs promptly with Haller's Sure Cure Cough Syrup to potentially avoid doctor bills or worse. Sold and guaranteed by S. L. Harris in Oakes, North Dakota.
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Haller
S. L. Harris
Oakes, N. D
De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve Sold by L Harris
One word describes it perfection De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cures sores burns and skin diseases and is a well known remedy for piles For sale by L Harris.
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de Witt
L. Harris
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