Deluge Follows North of Oakes in Severe Storm
A cyclone passage four miles north of Oakes triggered a historic downpour with rapid flooding in town. Residents describe thunder and lightning, waters rising by gills to hogsheads, and rapid water retreat. Barns and equipment were displaced, with some structures moved inches or meters, yet no serious injuries.
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T. F. Marshall
Reruntican
Soo Round House
Ole
Ben Swanson
Hanson’s
New York State
Ben
Hanson
Swanson's
Jima River
F. P. Benjamin
Republican Caucus to pick 9 delegates in Oakes hall
The Republican voters of Oakes will meet in Gorder's Hall this Friday at 8 PM to elect nine delegates to the county convention to be held in Ellendale on Saturday June 30 1894 by order of the committee.
Strayed or Stolen Mare Report at Fort Ransom
A gray mare about 1000 pounds six years old was lost or stolen near Fort Ransom last Sunday night June 24. It bears a heart brand on the left stifle. Notify Wright North Dakota or W H Watts with any information.
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Fort Ransom
Wright, N. D
H. Watts
Star restaurant lunch visit noted near Howland and Goodrich
A brief item records a lunch visit at the Star restaurant and mentions nearby Howland and Goodrich streets or addresses, noting a casual outing with drinks. No further events or dates are provided.
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Star Restaurant
Howland & Goodrich’s
Celebration Plans for Fourth of July at Oakes
The city readies an expansive Fourth of July program with horse, bicycle and foot races, ball games and a strong literary and musical lineup. The G A R veterans reunion occurs the same day and prizes are offered for babies. picnics are encouraged under the vast pavilion as hotels and restaurants boost capacity.
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Oakes
Local town notes and Wednesday visitors in Oaklets
Glover and John Rose of Harlem were in town Wednesday while Chas Devendorf, C A Nichols and Mrs Barnard Gilleran visited on business. Ed Stevens-Garden truck damaged by storm. J C Pike, Pastor. The North Western pay car lifted spirits for the boys. Street parade planners meet Saturday night. Various residents report crop conditions and new equipment.
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Glover
H. N. Bingham
Chas. Devendorf
Kulm
John Rose
Harlem
C. A. Nichols
Jamestown
Brooker
Cogswell
Barnard Gilleran
Nicholson
J. W. McPhail
Ogden Lovell
Oakes
Messrs
Payne and
Bryan
Kansas
Missouri
C. M. Stevens
Clement
Mon Arch elevator gains fresh paint and better curb appeal
A busy work crew led by Chas. Good repaint the Mon arch elevator, improving the building’s appearance. John Kline notes farmers may win with this year’s harvest as the repainted elevator boosts attractiveness.
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Chas. Good
Kangaroo Expected To Fight In Boxing Championship
A kangaroo tops the list as the latest candidate for the boxing championship amid sparring by Jim Corbett and Peter Jackson. The Great Semon Bros. Shows, led by Prof. Landerman, present an exhibition under Marquis of Queensbury rules with the animal performing between rounds. The Semon Bros announce a Saturday July 7 exhibition with handshakes before start and time calls.
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Kansas City Times
Semon Bros
Kansas City
Lemen Bros
Lemon Brothers
Jim Corbett
Peter Jackson
Prof
Landerman
Card of Thanks from Crawford Family
Ed Berushican on behalf of the Crawford family thanks the orders and residents of Oakes for their kindness and help during my brother’s illness and death. Very respectfully yours T.S. Crawford.
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Berushican
Oakes
T.S. Crawford
Missing Brown Horse From Glover Farm Glover North Dakota
From Glover farm Glover North Dakota around June 7 a brown horse about 164 hands high 14 years old and weighing about 1200 pounds is missing. Send any information to 243 S Glover Glover North Dakota.
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Glover Farm
Glover, N. D
S. Glover
Glover
N. D
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Republican Caucus
Ed Stevens
M. H. Roberts
Crimson
J.C. Pike
William Jamison
L. E. Vaughn
Cooper & Fenton
Fred Babcock
United States Grand Jury
Devils Lake
Wayne Stanley
A. A. Woodard
W. H. Ellis
Devendorf
Axel Carlson
O. H. P. Moore
Straudville
S. A. Bowes
Ellendale
Forman
Lauder
John Kline
Hood
T. W. Bush
Grenville
Ontario
City of
J. M. Given
J. B. Root
R.S. Angel
G.S. Williams
P. F. Marshall
James River Valley Fair Association
North-Western Line
Chicago & North-Western
Lemon Bros
France
Tio
Aippodrome Real Racing
M. A. Bunker
W. H. Marsh
Berg
Oaks, X. D
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