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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1894
Page
3
Oakes battles renewed fire danger as flames sweep through the town for a second time, testing crews and residents. Firefighters report rapid spread, with limited water access complicating containment efforts and evacuations underway for several blocks.
A severe blaze at Noer Bros Livery Stable razed the building and three adjacent barns. Firefighters saved the Republican office through rapid, strenuous effort. No injuries are reported.
Midnight blaze July 26 leveled Noer Bros livery stable and nearby Marshall private stable, a 50 by 40 structure with 25 by 50 ell, killing about 20 horses and causing total losses around 15000 dollars. Fire started when Ed Rooney fell with a lantern, then rapidly spread through hay and stock. Several owners lost horses, carriages, harnesses, and building contents. Mahlon Winkle and Joe Reynolds sustained notable losses while others saved key animals and property.
Early morning fire alarms failed to rouse many as Dr. Matthews cried fire though the blaze had occurred hours earlier. Neighbors helped save P. O Neill’s house while fire teams and townspeople aided in preventing further loss.
Oakhlets and Howland & Goodrich advertise dried fruit deals while local merchants cut tea prices. Sheriff Coleman and Rev Zabriskie visit. Duluth reports dull times. Ground feed restrictions issued. many farmers hire transient laborers for harvest. A seven room house for sale and Mrs. R H Busteed’s illness headline local concerns ahead of the North Dakota State Fair.
Daily life items include travel and visits by John Benn Tyrell and other residents. Attends events at Ellendale and nearby towns, with notes on farming, a new bridge, pardons, political caucuses, and an entertainer’s program for August 4. Local notices advertise a sewing program, church events, medical cure claims, sales of real estate and livestock.
Nichols Bros farm advertises full blood and grade Chester White pigs for sale. Bartley Kline has returned from Fargo and will assume control of an elevator in the Red River Valley in about two weeks. Al Clubine will run the elevator in the city vacated by Kline. The Northwestern coal house narrowly escaped a blaze after coal gas was detected and a fire started in a 75 ton soft coal pile, likely from spontaneous combustion.
North-Western line offers half rate round trip excursion tickets to St Paul Minnesota for the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America convention. Tickets on sale July 30 and 31 with return passage valid through August 6 1894. Rates apply to agents Chicago and North-Western Ry.
Loans negotiated on real estate life insurance or any good securities on long time and reasonable interest. Prompt attention to collections in all parts of the United States and Canada. Local and county managers wanted address The Bankers Loan and Investment Co Milwaukee Wis.
Wisconsin Central Lines run two fast trains daily between St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago Milwaukee and all Wisconsin points with connections in Chicago. Tickets issued and baggage checked through to all US and Canadian points. For routes rates maps and folders contact your nearest ticket agent or Jas C Pond General Passenger Agent.
Advertises Haller's Corn Cure as giving instant relief from corns with easy application. Claims one bottle treats forty or more corns and costs ten dollars for 25e worth of comfort, with a money back guarantee by S. L. Harris if not beneficial.
Ned Hindley a prominent Washington county farmer testifies it cures deep wire cuts in horses within three weeks. He says he would not be without the liniment and recommends it to farmers and stockraisers. Sold and guaranteed by 8. L. Harris.
Having years of experience in glasses fitting, D. C. Wool, Jeweler, P.O. Building, Oukes, N. D., guarantees perfect fit and styles. He also announces a ten day jewelry closeout with reduced prices.
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