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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1891
Page
3
Readers recount a spate of daring thefts involving cattle from farms and markets. Authorities, including Prof Wheaton of the school, investigate disruptions in the livestock trade and seek witnesses.
Sheriff Reynolds and B Roddie pursue a cattle theft ring after Delany Bros of Webster report a crate of cattle stolen from the Reservation. Charles Gibson and son Sam are implicated. the son is captured on the reservation and sent across the line to North Dakota for trial. Horses and men tied to the theft are sought, with a chase reaching Harlem and Edgley as the case unfolds. Also notes on primary department demotions due to irregular attendance and a forecast by Weather Prophet Hicks for November detailing storm periods and cold spells.
Washington notes a sweeping Ohio win as a bellwether for next year. Maj. McKinley’s victory earns praise for integrity, while Senator Plumb hails Kansas farmers resisting demagogues. The era’s politics shift as the farmers alliance faces scrutiny and potential third-party moves are debated.
A fragmented report describes a shop offering an elegant line of jewelry and watches at unusually low prices. The text mentions heirloom quality rings and a silver water can with long warranties, plus baby jewelry and silver tableware. Local patrons praise the designs and affordability.
Local notices report O B Willard visiting town soon and Bieber family heading to Newark. Mrs W H Ellis and Mr Mrs W B Allen are recent visitors and travelers. F E Randall shipped Missouri apples. Mrs F M Smith returned from Minnesota. J P Perkins plans to occupy A L Boggs farm house this winter. Weather dampens threshing. J T Lankford in town. Great Northern now reaches Riverdale by nine AM. A L Boys family set for a winter visit, Emily Kennedy visits home before returning to Tumuntown. Tranger leaves for Chil ear. Phaneday notes and school activities.
Ellendale news notes county affairs with the appointment of D. B. McDonald as county auditor. The town deals with political divisions and lingering illness, reports on drainage and city finances, a bank incident led by Frank and Heine, and a court settlem ent. Also listed are church notices, a charity tea, a juror roster, and local social events.
Regular meeting of the city council of Oakes on November 2 1891 adjourned to November 9 1891. On November 9 1891 mayor Ellis and aldermen Boardman Howland Given and Wealon met. Ordinance No 8 could not be found. Jail repairs were approved and continued. Edward Sanderson’s night watch bill of 75 dollars was allowed. Council adjourned. Auditor Chas S Brown.
The itemized notices report coal at the Round Elevator and various sales and repairs around town. Mentions include George Wallavoix creating a new stock scene, Howland & Goodrich grape sale, and multiple local trade notices alongside church and community updates.
The notice recalls Fas Hollorn of Hecht as defendant in a slender suit later amicably settled with Jin paying $500 in damages. The report also notes a winter scene with two inches of snow, halted machinery, and crews resuming work amid the storm.
Mr C W Simpson travels to his old home this week while O W Simpson completes final proof on his homestead in Southwest township. B F Gimes W B Cullum and J P Moon attend court yesterday. Allen Ode School Southwest township seeks a third grade teacher. Mr and Mrs J P Moon spend winter with their daughter in J A Wolfe Wisconsin. C F Kincaid of Southwest township visits Pawnee Illinois. Me and Mrs J W Straub of Strubville spent Sunday in the Hub. Ho saya hola plowed 800 acres of stubble this fat.
Glover locals note Hampel of Verner in scinity earlier in the week. B H Stevens lost a mare after it wandered to neighbors and ate wheat, then died. Wolves are increasingly numerous. They attacked Mr Young's calves but caused no damage. Farmers plow well and look ahead to spring. Lost and for sale notices appear, including six oxen for sale and other farm items.
Public notice states a mortgage on personal property and real estate with debt of 195 dollars at 10 percent interest. The property includes NW 4? and NB? sections in town and range, with sale by Sawyer & Arnold at city of Oakes county, to satisfy the lien and costs. The sale is set for the thirtieth of November at 1 o clock PM by order of the mortgagees.
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