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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1894
Page
3
Fragmented OCR shows daily freight train arrivals and departures with weekly patterns. Mentions Mindiy's, Wednesdays, Sundays, and a daily service except Sunday. W. J. Payne, agent, is listed with contact details and approximate times around 7.80 p.m. and 2. 828 ps m, indicating timetable notes for the line.
Local items report A Edwards now running the Argyle bus service and visitors from Bismarck to Ellendale. Various residents and guests attend political meetings and church services. Schools open with James Coverston teaching Yorktown starting November first. Local business deals include Geo. T. Fuller with Cooper & Fenton and various farm workers visiting. Public notices announce a special naturalization term on October 13 and a move of several residents, while others plan construction and mill upgrades.
In Argyle register items, George Ludden and Miss Ward reportedly wed in LaMoure then traveled to Oakes before George rejoined his threshing crew near Lisbon and Mrs. Adams returned to Hocla. A Lynch house dispute led to a glass-breaking altercation, with Marshall Crandall attempting arrests. H. V. Hicks hosted a county fair showing large produce from Devendorf’s store, including a 18 lb watermelon and several unusually large vegetables from dry farmland.
Republican candidates Worst and Cowan spoke at Gorder's Hall on Monday in a rain‑soaked, small audience. Cowan, a young aggressive attorney, drew some heated reactions from populists while Worst impressed with a forceful, polished oration. A quartet sang, the crowd cheered, and Senator Stevens spoke briefly but ran long as the train delayed the speakers.
A North Dakota appeal argues liquor traffic is the country’s curse and urges voters to support candidates who will uphold and enforce the state’s prohibition constitution. It notes plans to start the battle on September 25 with speakers and rallies, stressing unity across parties and urging action for law and order.
An Aberdeen Nova article reports farmers in the James River Valley exploring creameries on the separator system. A local operator shares twelve years of farming experience, detailing milk collection, payment of 60 to 70 cents per 100 pounds, and growing demand. The piece notes rising cow numbers, expanding milk routes, and the potential profitability of a creamery tied to neighbor cooperation and shared milk sales.
North Dakota items report Enderlin schoolhouse planned at 3000 dollars, Hillsboro W C T U meeting upcoming at Hillsboro, and Wheatland district teachers convention at 13th. Sen Casey sold four carloads at Mullville. Standard Oil builds two 10000 gallon tanks at Dickinson. Wheat totals exceed 100000 bushels in St. Thomas area. Stitesman County farmer tops state fair with best wheat.
Advertisement notes Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior in remedy combination and proper mixing, with testimonials from C. Snyder and Druggist S. L. Har. It promotes belief in the medicine through reported cures and advertises clubbing offers with The Republican and various periodicals.
Legal notice records a final proof filing and mortgage details in Sargent and Dickey counties North Dakota. It lists names such as Jacob Hyvra and Eva Aight, court actions, property in Dickey County, and dates tied to recorded deeds and summons. The document outlines proof requirements, affidavits, and a September date for appearance and legal deadlines.
The piece promotes Hatters Barb Wire Liniment to treat cuts, sores, and wounds in horses, noting many farmers and stockmen endorse it. S. L. Harris is named as seller and guarantor. The text also includes stray dialogue and observational snippets showing barroom banter and caricature.
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