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Newspaper
Oakes Weekly Republican
Location
Oakes, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1890
Page
1
Oakes Republican reports public notice format from Dickey County North Dakota official paper. Western Printing Company imprint and names J W Lucas treasurer E S Gicgert editor listed.
A fragmented report notes a rail line change affecting trains from Minnespe lle to major hubs including Portland, Bain s, Springfield, and New York ity. The text references the Twin Cities area and a timetable alteration with unclear details.
The clipping reports low price groceries at Howland and Goodrich coffee 25 cents per pound and laundry soap 2 cents, new apple butter 1 50 a pail, plus various town updates. It notes bank president W H Yerkes arriving from Rochester N Y by rail, and many social notices including a dancing party, caucus results and upcoming road survey from Oakes toward Pierre.
P S Peabody announces to customers a free life size crayon portrait for every cash Dry Goods Mil linery Clothing Boots and Shoes purchase totaling $10. A frame can be bought for $2 50 with sample at the store. Coupon tickets awarded per five cent purchase.
Donation of Mr A Dresser's goods to be given Wednesday evening October 1 1890 for the benefit of Rev T A Stevens. Stevens preached the first English sermon in the township five years ago and held meetings then. He has preached at Andrus schoolhouse for five months without missing a Sabbath. All are cordially invited by Orper or Commrrzr.
W A Cross the current sheriff is pressing for a second term with solid backing from the Oakes delegation. While some appointments were criticized, supporters say he has earned a second term based on his personal record.
Advertises for an eight-year plan to hire a married man to manage a farm six miles south of Osl. Describes the house as in good repair with conveniences available. Signed L. M. Dayennonr.
The completed artesian well, 973 feet deep, delivers clear soft water with a strong flow and 117 pounds pressure. Swan Co. reports it rivals Aberdeen and Ellendale wells, offering domestic use, fire protection, and potential farm irrigation to help bond interest.
The Oakus city council resolves to lay a four inch cast iron water main from the artesian well along Union Street to protect the city against fire. Five hydrants will be installed at key intersections on Union Street between First and Fourth Streets to attach two lines of hose. The measure, passed September 25, 1890, lists pipe specs and installation depths.
J. F. Sullivan asks all debtors to call and settle as he will close his business and needs funds to meet obligations. He plans to liquidate his entire stock of horses, buggies, harness, and more, willing to trade for cattle or young stock and exchange the livery stable for stock or land.
Owner expands restaurant by removing meals and lunch counter to create larger dining room with greater accommodations. Daily meals offered at 25 cents, day board 3 dollars per week, signage reads enhanced dining options at Hagan Building.
Indebted to the late firm of Sullivan and Sipples must call and settle before October 10 1890. Unsettled accounts after that date will be collected by law if possible or judgment secured.
Notice declares two chattel mortgages on farm stock and equipment in Oakes Dickey County North Dakota. Mortgagor L Helberg and mortgagee P Peabody set sale for October 4 at 1 PM at Post Office front door to satisfy debts including $165 due plus interest and fees. Edward Brooks and Chas A Haker mortgage details include multiple horses cattle and wagons with a $275 note dated 1860 and 12 percent interest, sale in Oakes to satisfy default.
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