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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1894
Page
3
Partial precinct results show Nichols leading with a majority after all but two precincts reported. The final tally narrows the Tuesday estimate but confirms Nichols as the winner.
M N Chamberlin president announces a Fourth of July soldiers reunion at Oakes for Dickey and neighboring counties. Bring baskets, under pavilion space ample for lunches, Prof Eaton and other speakers to entertain, aim is a hearty old fashioned gathering and renewed camaraderie.
Kind Words from Menango praise the Oakes community in Russell Street village for hospitality at Sunday School conventions. He recalls attending the first convention 35 years ago in N Y and notes kindness by Hemenway and Brainard and others, expressing gratitude for the privilege.
All Odd Fellows are requested to meet in their hall Saturday at 2 p.m. to escort the remains of John Romstad from the depot to the church and conduct the ceremony at the grave. John Kennedy, N, Grand.
To all our friends and neighbors who assisted us during our bereavement we express heartfelt gratitude for your many kind acts and help. Murray Bros. and Sister.
A brown horse about 16 hands tall and 14 years old, weighing roughly 1200 pounds, was reported missing near Glover North Dakota around June 7. Information should be sent to Glover North Dakota at the address 24-38.
The writer laments friends deserting and questions the right way to allocate election tickets. He notes June 21 and implies feelings of exclusion while reflecting on loyalty and qualification in the context of a local election.
The Sargent County superintendent election remains tight with Simson holding a three vote lead over Bowen. Final results are not yet known as ballots are counted and tallied.
Oakbilets reports visitors and arrivals including Rev. Pike moving to the new M E parsonage and Prof P J Wheaton visiting. Local business news notes a new sausage machine, a harness apprentice weighs 8 pounds, and Axel Carlson’s photo car coming June 26 for two weeks. A City Council license rule for Fourth refreshment stands is announced.
Word arrived of John Romstad's death in Darey North Dakota. Funeral services will be held in the city Presbyterian church with Rev. J C Linton officiating. Interment follows at Oakes cemetery. Romstad worked for Gull River Lumber in this city and was recently assigned to Carey. He belonged to A O U W I C O V and F A M.
Loans negotiated on real estate life insurance or securities with 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.
Two daily speeds link St Paul Minneapolis and Chicago with Milwaukee and Wisconsin. Tickets and baggage checked through to all US and Canadian points. For routes rates maps and folders contact your nearest agent or Jas C Pond Milwaukee Wis.
Excursion tickets to Cleveland Ohio and return offered at one fare for the round trip due to the United Societies of Christian Endeavor convention. Sale dates July 9 and 10 with return passage valid until July 31. Inquire at Chicago North Western Railway agents 1623.
Axel Carlson announces a visiting photographic car on June 26 in Oakes and invites calls. A.N. Cann promotes No-to-bas, a tobacco habit cure. Miss Berkey's millinery shop seeks girls to learn dressmaking. Howland and Goodrich showcase crockery and fresh produce with low prices on California cans. Kogmner's market sells rock salt for pasture use.
M E church Oakes holds Sunday service at 7 30 PM Sunday School at noon Prayer meeting Thursday 8 PM J C Pike pastor Baptist church Oakes services Sunday 8 PM Sunday School noon Prayer meeting Thursday 8 PM C H Brooks pastor Presbyterian church services 11 AM 8 PM Sunday School 12 PM PS O 5 700 PM prayer meeting Wednesday 8 PM all invited John C Linton S 8
An advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a pure medicine that cures liver and kidney issues, removes pimples and salt rheum, and purifies blood. It claims malaria prevention and cure, aids headaches and indigestion, and guarantees satisfaction with refunds. Sold at S. J. Harris Drugstore.
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