Willow City Notes and Westhope Coal Oil Famine Update
Correspondents from Willow City Westhope Lansford and Souris report a coal oil famine at Westhope and Antler. A long list of local movements includes Mrs Emery Charbonneau returning from Williams county and final proof at Minot, plans to move to Overly. The infant son of Mr and Mrs Phalin Finnigan died at their home. Bonanza farmer Opsahl travels to Fargo for business with his brother Haakon. Officials note illness of Commissioner L A Knoke and Arthur Mordenhaus buys the Napoleon Loiselle butcher shop. The Ladies Aid reorganizes at Nels Hanson’s home. The community buzzes with busy stores and optimism as North Dakota prospers. Otto Englebrecht arrives from Elkton to join family business with Maxbass office. Several workers arrive from Twin Cities seeking threshing jobs amid snow. Mary Cronin departs for Minneapolis after proving up a homestead. Katie Davis and brother Patay move to Minot for winter. John A. Davis builds a large barn. A Thanksgiving gathering hosted by Banker J G Walstad features games and music. Mrs Frank Bickett visits Granville and plans a trip to Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nela Halgren
Devils Lake
Willow
Emery Charbonneau
Williams County
Opsabl
Fargo
Haakon
R. H. Watson
J. D. Sheerer
Upham
Arthur Mordenhaus
Napoleon Loiselle
Jules Perrim
Arthur Sea
L. A. Knoke
A. G. Burr
B. Mahaney
Overly
Ed Guthrie
Frank
Bure
Frank Perrin
Williston
C. A. Gauthier
Stevens Point
Wisconsin
North Dakota
Otto Englebrecht
Elkton
Big Brother
Maxbuss
Maxbass
Uien
Twin Cities
Mary Cronin
Minneapolis
Laneford
Katie Davis
Brother Patay
Minot
John A. Davis
J. G. Walstad
Dieseth
Frank Bickett
Granville
Mra Ross
Scotland
Local Notes From Lansford And Minot Land Office
Frank M. Harder and Frank Preston traveled from near Renville to Lansford for overnight before heading to Minot to prove up homesteads. William L. Gardner and Morton W. Gardner completed proofs at Minot for 4 quarter sections each. A. G. Harmon expands jewelry store interior and stock. Swetman left for Alberta to visit daughter Ida Himes. Wm. Englebreght from Mabana looked after local business. Banks Bros install wagon and witness a melding of plans at their mammoth store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obe Sptiamoe
Nuene
Frank M. Harder
Frank Preaton
Renville
Minot
United States Land Office
William L. Gardner
Morton W. Gardner
U. S. Land Office
Monae River Loop
A. G. Harmon
Mr. Swetman
Clarenbolu
Alberta
Canada
Mraida Himes
Editor Matt Johnson Wins 375 Prize for Omemee Herald
The Omemee Herald editor Matt Johnson earned a 75 dollar prize for his exceptional Bottineau county article. The note praises his capabilities and the paper’s rise as a live, progressive publication, with outside approval for his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Johnson
Omemee Herald
Bottineau County
Johnson
Omenee
Omemee
Thanksgiving Service At Methodist Church
Thanksgiving observance held at the Methodist church at eleven o'clock in the morning. Revs. Chas. E. White and G. N. Gillis conducted the service with Rev. J. Coutts of the Baptist church delivering the sermon. Choir sang special numbers and attendance was good. Collection for Fargo children's home totaled $12.00. The pastor announced help for needy cases provided by the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
G. N. Gillis
J. Coutts
Baptist Church
Fargo
A Trip to Kansas and nearby plans of B F Foater
B F Foater, a prosperous farmer west of town, plans to leave early next week with his wife for a trip to Kansas to visit their son in law who has become president of a local Methodist Episcopal university. From there they will journey to Kentucky for the rest of the winter. Bison Clark Foster will move into Hownotll in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
B. F. Foater
Methodist Episcopal Nnversitien
Kentucky
Aspen
Bison
Clark Foster
Hownotll
Bottineau Contest Lead Faces Tough Panama Lesson
The Bottineau contest remains competitive as voters rally late while reserve votes threaten margins. Panama debate shifts to sanitation and defense, detailing the coral zone, quarantine stations at La Boca and Colon, and Col. Gorgas promoting hygiene and medical readiness for the canal zone.
Guthrie Held on Manslaughter Charge After Fatal Pitchfork Blow
Guthrie, who struck his brother a fatal blow with a pitchfork at Overly, appeared before Justice John Smithson for a preliminary hearing. After state attorney Bowen examined the case, he was remanded to district court on a first degree manslaughter charge. Bail set at 1500, with attorney A G Burr seeking release later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rank Guthrie
Overly
Justice of the Peace
John Smithson
Bowen
District Court
A. G. Burr
Organization of Minneapolis Foresters Lodge Success
The United Order of Foresters organized a new lodge in Minneapolis led by A. L. Cole. Officers installed include H. Sheldon as Chief Ranger and J. E. Jackson as W Chief Ranger with Rev. Chas E. White as Chaplin. Charter members include R. W. Corley and Maurice Rygg. The order emphasizes life insurance as its core feature. The meeting adjourned awaiting secretary’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Cole
United Order of Foresters
H. ©. Sheldon
Range
J. E. Jackson
Mr Pratt
Russell McKay
W. E. Adams
Tirer
Chas E. White
Chaplin
H. O. Sheldon
G. Burr
Russel McKay
W. E B. Adams
Archer
H. Winkenweder
I. W
R. A. Parker
O. W
Nels
P. Wekeeth
A. J. Johnson
R. W. Corley
A. G. Burr
Andy Rygg
Thos, Sima
J. A. Johnson
W. P. McMillan
Maurice Rygg
Panama Sanitary Reforms Led by Gorgas and Experts
Sanitation measures have improved under Col Gorgas with top experts Captain Lyster and Captain Shimier. A sewerage system and reliable water supply were installed in Panama and Colonabo, contrasting with French neglect. The United States government and President Roosevelt are guiding Panama toward better living conditions. To be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Gorgas
Panama
Lyster
Shimier
Colonabo
United States
Roonevelt
Educational notes from Will City and surrounding districts
The region reports numerous school openings and teacher assignments for winter terms. Mina Carrie Profitt starts at Overly School, with several veterans teaching in Oak Valley Dinwodie Mouse River and Eidsvold districts. An upcoming December 21 22 eighth grade examination is announced, plus apportionment totals of state funds and county tuition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overly
Mina Carrie Profitt
Mies Profitt
Lincoln
Stuart H. Smith
Peabody
Tarane
Minnie Camron
Etta Nichol
Oak Valley
Helen McLaughlin
Cameron
Dinwodie
T. A. Barnyard
Dongeith
Lizzie McHugh
Mouse River
McHugh
Cecelia Forsberg
A. E. Bowen, Jr
Eidsvold
Tory
Mina Etna Mattix
Willow City
Ralph W. Smith
Antler
Smith
Ariel Quartet Seapen Winter Lecture Tour Shows Promise
The Ariel Quartet performed at 9:30 after rebooked seats remained for three numbers in the winter season. Upcoming dates include Father Vaughan January 2 Columbia entertainers February 21 and Ash Davis March 29. Weather permitting, the committee aims to keep the schedule. The concert drew about 150 season-ticket holders and was encored at every number with strong praise for voices and violin technic. Receipts at the door covered hall expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Succuna
Bes
Father Vaughan
Columbia
Ash Davis
Ariel
A Very Able Man and Early Bottineau History Figure
A. B. J. W. Bennett, prominent lawyer journalist and judge, shaped Bottineau county politics and press. Born in New York, educated at the University of New York, he edited Bottineau Pioneer after 1886, held clerk of court, served in treasury, and ran as a Democrat though allied with Tammany. His career spanned territorial Dakota to federal service in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bennett
Washington, D. C
Bottineau
Bottineau County
New York State
University of New York
T. DeWitt Talmage
Bottineya
Dakota
Territorial Times
Grand Forks
Devils Lake
Thomas
District Court
The
Pioneer
W. L. Bickham
Judge Bennett
Tammany of
New York
Courant
Bottinent County
Nina i
Dave Williamson
William Smith
Bennett
Senate
Anton Svensrad
Cleveland
Treasury Department
Washington
County
State Editorial Association
Democratic Atute
Sale of school lands in Bottineau county notes strong farmer confidence
The sale last week yielded 251000 in aggregate with the top price at 32 per acre. The heaviest buyers were long-time settlers, showing evident trust in Bottineau county soil. Treasurer Scally received over 50000 in cash, about one fifth of the total purchase price. Notice Woodmen Camp No 2425 M W A calls for officer elections on December 19 1905 at their hall with all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bottineau County
Scally
J. E. Jackson
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County News
Westhope
Lansford
Souris
J. L. Romanson
M. E. Church
Nels Hanson
Nayer
Marchanta
Wm. Englebreght
Banks Bros
Theix Mamsmoth
the Herald
Isthmus
Miss Wenus
Marie Wenos
Della Carpentier
Emma Douglas
Russell
Mollie Stanton
Mildred Douglas
Lulu Crowder
Lake Metigoshi
Alice R. Kolstad
Panama Republic
Colon
Canal
la Boca
LaBoca
San Francisco
Panama Bay
Atlantic City
Tobago
United States Service
Col. Gorgas
Cuba
Canal Zone
Cauition
Board of the
Justice Court
Frank Guthrie
U.O.F
Good Lodge of the U. O. F
Bard
Ariel Quartette
John W. Bennett
Our State
Plittie
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