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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1894
Page
2
A late 19th century musings piece touches on St Paul boards of trade endorsing lignite burning for reciprocity, printing curbs, and a looming Washington protest by unemployed workers. It notes party dynamics, a Washington inquiry on the Alliance, and Pennsylvania election shifts with Populists and Prohibition. It also mentions watch chains and a preacher's violent clash in Welcome.
Reported social events, attendance and locals’ activities including a Thursday dance in Ellendale, a large crowd at a Wednesday social, a camp of Woodmen with 16 members, and various residents’ movements. Mentions of shipments, school events, preaching, and a frightening vehicle incident on Monungo Blvd amid a string of brief town observations.
A busy week in Guelph with Miss Mund Bateman visiting, Jas Latin at Abwdoon purchasing goods for spring trade, and Will Mooreuis examining a hydraulic incubator. Miss Nellie Puffer travels to visit Miss Beers. Miss Silkin returns from Clement with sister Miss Eliza Ryan. A baby born to Mr and Mrs Kolineko noted at birth with two teeth. James Luffin continues carpentry and remodeling Geo Conover's house. Mr Puffer injured a horse incident leaving him with a bruised hand. An entertainment at Guelph schoolhouse on Saturday March 1 benefits Rev Scott featuring recitations, pantomime, tableaux, music and the button buster Hans Von Smash. Admittance details listed for all ages. Remember the duo March 17.
An old advertisement declares deafness from catarrh can only be cured by constitutional treatment. It claims nine out of ten cases stem from inflamed Eustachian mucous lining and promises $100 for any deafness from catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, urging readers to send for a free circular from F J Cheney & Co, Toledo Ohio.
The Northern Pacific Railroad Company announces discounted round trip tickets to California valid through July 15 1894 with stopover options under certain conditions. Travel from St Paul Minneapolis and Duluth to San Francisco then return via Fort Randall or Missouri River, aimed to promote California visitation and expo interest alongside the World’s Fair. Also notes old papers for sale and various local advertisements.
A disjointed report lists residents and events around Oakes including social evenings, church plans, and personal visits. Names like Louise Heaton, Charles Mollner, Maud Bateman, and J.B. Crolor appear amid mentions of gatherings, entertainment, and stock activities.
Local report notes the Kalwee election was postponed with results unavailable. Visits by Mike Lottie Grinjos to her parents, schedule tweaks at the Grok Northern, and farming news include Jon Mvet selling his farm. A law suit involving O W Foust over damage is set for next week. A large crowd witnessed a football draw between Cogswell and home team. The Tuesday evening program featured recitations, a brief intermission, refreshments, and Miss Ellin Woolsey in charge of the entertainment and lecture.
Supt Kent discussed the Wind Town election Tuesday in district No. The Oakes visitor Mr Good passed through the village. Mr Smith fears his horse died last week possibly poisoned. Miss Nellie Morgan of Murderson engaged to teach Lea district school. Mr Pastor of Guelph did business here Saturday. Miss Laton went to Guelph Friday returning with Miss Ryan. Miss Lallin to entertain on the 16th. cordial invitations extended. About 25 married people gathered at Mr McCorkle's last Tuesday for a social and educated this new home. August Wendland busy grinding feed recently.
Mr Cooper of Oakes conducted business in the vicinity Wednesday and several residents visited Wright township this week. A dance at Mr McCorkto last Tuesday was enjoyed. many locals planned social events. James Wilkinson moved back to Wright township to oversee a spring crop, while Wing Buckerton hosts a dime social soon, likely final for the season. Mr and Mrs Alex Smile visited Gh Mort in Wright Township. W W Good of Oakes seen in town. H B Spiller engaged in business in Ellendale last Saturday. Dance reports at Wilson's Silver Leaf on Friday night were favorable and Loun Maine has invited friends to Silver Leaf. Fred Tousley begins a two month teaching term in district No. 1, starting Monday. The local literary society plans a schoolhouse program on Tuesday evening March 13. Joe Mavens rents R D Cook farm for years and will move in soon. The week closes with H Spiller’s county commerce.
In this fragment from a small town, residents attend visits and social gatherings. Mr and Mrs B A Babvel visit friends at Oakes. W D Young visits Verner. the J Fy Rne aunt family hosts guests. Lees returns home. Honeyman guests. Miss Ann McGlynn completes four months of school. the community hosts a literary meeting with program items and performances by local residents including Woodward, Fordye, Binor, and Humble.
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