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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1890
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a public notice from Oakes in Dickey County North Dakota published by Western Printing Company with unreadable lines and potential dates and names missing.
The community roundup covers Pure cider vinegar at Howland and Goodrich’s store, travel plans for Mr. Pickard and his children to Chicago, a recent dog show described as creditable, and various locals visiting old friends. It also notes population growth figures for North Dakota, government printing office work, political campaigning for John Richie and James M. Austin, and upcoming photo work by Haynes Palace Studio Car. A carload of scrapers went west, and a special train traveled west. Concerns about Sitting Bull and government actions are mentioned, with ads and pleas for payments to Roberts & Co. and a critique of law enforcement following Robert Leeson’s escape.
A vibrant Republican rally in Oakes drew a large crowd with an Ellendale Band, torch light procession, and speeches by Capt. A. H. Burke and Hon. M. N. Johnson. Minneapolis visitor praised Johnson’s clear questions and two hour address praising energy and progress in contrast to Democrats. A farewell social for Rev. Giddings followed at the Scandinavian church.
Sudden Times notes James Austin as a likely youngest nominee for district attorney with top law knowledge praised by Judge Rose after examination. Elmer Rarapaugh introduces a 5 month old Clydesdale colt weighing 610 pounds. dam is three fourths Clydesdale at 1600 pounds. The piece implies better times if farming shifts from wheat to livestock.
Suppem North Dakota October 30 1890 a Ludden group disavows a Dickey County Leader piece aimed at W B Allen praising his character and urging voters to support him. Signatories include J F McCarthy M J Sullivan KE J Moore Henry Rusco and others from Ellendale Oakes and nearby areas as they urge voters to back Allen as a trusted early settler.
Fritz Meinhardt a Norwegian pharmacist about 40 was found dead in his bed in Cogswell ND on Wednesday after weeks of heavy drinking and opiates. He came to Oakes from Fargo in July and opened a store in Cogswell. educated in pharmacy and chemistry at Christiania with a mother alive and a wealthy uncle in the old country. The writer recalls him as cultured and gentlemanly, noting his one fault led to his demise.
A public argument warns that expanding County Court powers to civil cases up to 1000 should be rejected. The author contends the bill merely creates more justice courts, raises salaries, and imposes monthly costs on voters during a low agricultural mood, urging voters to vote against increasing the county court's jurisdiction.
Coffee priced at 25 cents per pound at Howland and Goodrich’s store. The offer highlights a low cost selection for shoppers in the area, reflecting the period’s emphasis on affordable groceries. The notice implies a retail promotion by the merchants.
Ida ville Indiana residents Happy Hoosiers postmaster William Pimmons farmer John Leslie and hardware merchant W J Gardner praise Electric Bitters for kidney and liver complaints and overall vitality. Oakes Pharmacy offers bottles for 50 cents, with direct shipments from Japan by H and G.
Notice is given that by mortgage dated February 10 1800 and order of A C Hagan the mortgagor will sell at the front door of the post office Oakes North Dakota on November 8 1890 to satisfy two hundred dollars plus interest and costs. Property includes several horses cattle flax and land described as Ley of sec 30 ty 131 range 60 with more details and the attorney Philip A Lawrence represents mortgagor.
A notice states R C Leeson on Oct 28 1889 pledged several chattels including oxen red white and black and a Mitchell wagon to A C Hagan to secure 1100 with 10 percent interest. The sale in Dickinson County at the post office door in Oakes on November day to cover debt costs fees and attorney expenses.
Notice for hearing on the application of A P Sio cum for a druggists permit to sell malt vinous spiritous fermented beverages on the south side of Union Street in Oakes Dickey County North Dakota. Hearing set Saturday December 6 1800 at 1 pm in Ellendale court room. Philip A Lawrence attorney for applicant.
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