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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1894
Page
2
Professor Kelley declares for county superintendent of schools in Dickey County. He asks voters for support, pledges full-time dedication to duties if elected, and aims to serve the schools with honesty.
Notice calls a nonpartisan convention for Dickey County voters to nominate a superintendent of schools. Meet May 29 at 2 p.m. in Ellendale courthouse. Delegates: one per ten governor votes in 1892. caucuses urged May 26. Citizens urged to participate. precinct representation listed.
A long bulletin reviews North Dakota election vibes and populist currents amid GOP strength fears. It notes Coxeyian agitation, resignations and changes in LaMoure and Waushara style politics, plus county superintendent races and nonpartisan conventions, urging readers to scrutinize populist leaders and motives.
In Pembina and nearby counties discussions rise over Capt. Pierce of Sargent County as a favorable governor choice for the Republican ticket. Peter Cameron is urged by some to run for governor on the populist side in Pembina County. Dickey County weighs no candidate, with rumors surfacing about a possible entry when the convention nears.
News from our correspondents chronicles a busy week in Ludden area life with visits, farming, real estate moves and social events. Mentions W Huffman, Thomas Lovell, F B Gannon, J Dr Yuiser, and M E church services, school talks, a vaccination train, and a Baptist social.
The Pioneer tress announces new subscription prices with Daily and Sunday at 20c monthly or 5.00 yearly in advance, daily without Sunday 40c monthly or 4.00 yearly, and Sunday 1.50 in advance. It promotes its status as the cheapest metropolitan paper and invites readers to subscribe, noting improved circulation and service.
Fullerton reports visitors from Yorktown and Silverleaf at FP VanMs worth home. Ed Magoffin and Miss Helferty of Menango in town. Diphtheria and scarlet fever close schools Tuesday. a child from Mr Segorduhl’s family dies, two others sick. Mr Kent the county superintendent appears cheerful on a rainy Wednesday. Hattie Armstrong improves rapidly with hopes to return.
Jel Clement Austin began digging his collar while Miss Nellie Cross of Hudson visited Miss Addia Reeves. Tya S Jones, agent for the Great Controversy book, passed through. Miss Rena Anderson returned from Minneapolis and plans to stay the summer. Mr Stevenson of Menango began school in district two with five pupils. Alex Smith lost his house by fire last Saturday. Ed Stevens lost a nurse last week. Mrs Reeves and Miss Eva Hoskins visited Mrs J P Nelson of Oakes Tuesday. Mr Gorder of Oakes was here on business early this week.
Fred Toustoy attended the teachers examination at Ellendale last Friday and Saturday. J E Stephenson began a three month school term in district number two last Monday. Mr and Mrs Jaques visited Ellendale last week, praise for Lady Morey noted. Farmers are busy seeding flax for a large acreage this season.
The fragment mentions Honeyman and a horse, a thief hoped to change business, and T. C. Peterson busy at Phifer farm at week’s start. Geo. Lea referenced with harness issues, while “HIS PAPER” and Earner are noted in the local snippet.
Monday May 14 summary notes a midwinter fair drew 20 450 attendees Sunday with a 20 cent admission. Reports cover cholera in seven southern Russian governments, labor talks in Cleveland, rail shutdowns from coal shortages, and varied financial and local events including fires and municipal actions.
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