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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1894
Page
3
G A Nichols wins by a large majority for County Superintendent with C A Kent's defiant stance noted. The editorial lauds the election as a rebuke to ring methods and a push for good schools under non partisan administration, while township results indicate Nichols’ clear victory though full returns are pending.
Daniel Murray, 42, of Guelph, died after a runaway horse frightened by a fast pony rider caused a wreck near the town. Edward Murray reached him. life was declared extinct by a physician at his home after the collapse near the railroad crossing. Born Ashburnham Massachusetts February 19 1852. The family had been returning from a picnic when the incident occurred. He had worked in hardware and rustic business in Ashburnham before moving to Guelph.
In 1883 he moved to Dakota with his family and started a large farm in Hudson township. A prosperous Dickey county farmer and devout Catholic, he was noted for thrift and a gentle, friendly nature that left lasting friendships. The community mourns a kind neighbor and upright citizen.
The seventh annual Dickey County Sunday School Association session concluded with about fifty delegates and ten ministers in attendance. Rev G H Davies of Lisbon delivered the evening address and children from Oakes sang, adding interest. Officers elected for the coming year include President H J Mallory and Secretary R H Owens among many others.
A list of candidates for statewide offices including Governor E. D. Wallace, Lieutenant Governor L. A. Ueland, Secretary of State G. P. Slette, Auditor A. W. Porter, Treasurer K. J. Nomland, and other posts. It names Walter Munir for Congress, W. I. Standish for Attorney General, Laura Eisenbuth for Superintendent of Public Instruction, and affiliations in agriculture and labor and railroad commissioner races.
The Yorktown Dancing Club accepted an invitation to give a dance in Gorder's hall on Friday evening June 22. Tickets are 50 cents. Everyone is invited and asked to bring a basket supper as usual. Members will receive a rebate.
Mrs Branch and son visit Matthews farm while Isaac Lincoln and W F Mason from Aberdeen are in the city. E W Bittman got another lumber car from Columbia. Swan Anderson, kicked by a horse, is now able to go out. Wn Crawford grows weaker. Ida Sullivan and Al Clubine visited friends in Minneapolis. A photo car will be in Oakes on June 26. Axel Carlson and others camped on Ft Sisseton. Capt and Mrs Davis visited E E Bromley at Cogswell for painting work. J S Crawford from Whiting aided his brother William. Jo Keating returned from Minneapolis. Russian thistle may have caused more crop damage than drought. Recent rains reached prairie six inches deep.
Notices describe Axel Carlson's photographic car arriving June 26 for two weeks. Several items reference local travel, family visits, and community events including a funeral, church meetings, a new restaurant, a Lutheran Ladies Aid society, and railway coal transport affecting railroads. The piece mentions Miss Elizabeth Preston's temperance lecture and local civic efforts.
The North-Western Line offers a round trip excursion fare to Cleveland Ohio for the United Societies of Christian Endeavor convention. Tickets go on sale July 9 and 10 and are valid for return until July 31. Inquiries to Chicago and North Western Railway agents at 1623.
Fish poles and fishing tackle at Harris drug store. A guaranteed tobacco cure in any form. Dressmaking help wanted in Oakes. Miss Berkey's millinery line shown at Howland and Goodrich's. Fresh produce at Howland & Goodrich's 10c per call. Dr Shoop corn killer promoted by A N Cann. Rock salt sold at Koerner's market. California canned goods 20 cents a can. Croup and cough remedies urged, Haller's Sure Cure sold by S L Harris.
Spring promotion touts Haller's Sar saprilla and Burdock to purify blood by flushing impurities. Claims rapid restoration of strength and vigor with guaranteed sale by S L Harris in Oakes North Dakota.
The M E church holds services every Sunday at 7 30 p m and Sunday School at noon with J C Pike as pastor. The Baptist Church meets Sundays at 8 00 p m with Sunday School at 12 M and Thursday prayer at 8 p m led by C H Brooks. Presbyterian services are 11 a m and 8 p m with Sunday school at 12 M and prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m led by John C Linton.
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