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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
5
The Bottineau Courant lists arrivals and departures for mails and the G N Ry timetable with connections to coast and west trains. Also notices of W O T U meeting, Woodmen installation and oyster supper, Christmas Lutheran entertainment, Midnight Mass, and social gatherings marking Mr Jas Cromar’s birthday with neighbors and upcoming appearances.
John Hawker and Hattie Jackson wed at the home of Mr and Mrs John Turner one mile west of Bottineau with Rev Peter Mitchell officiating The couple wore white satin and cashmere while the groom and best man wore dark suits A wedding supper followed and gifts from Bottineau and distant friends testified to their esteem Neighbors and relatives extended best wishes and praise for the couple published December 27.
Churches held three Christmas Eve entertainments drawing balanced crowds. Santa Claus visits caused scheduling jokes as Presbyterians and Baptists shared the evening. Miss Flora Barr received a lamp and kerchief, Miss Alice Warner a purse, Norman McIntosh a Bible geography prize. Santa distributed gifts to children. Gifts also honored Miss Winnie Howard and Thirza Greiner. Mr I D McBain received an album. The Methodist program drew a large crowd with a well rendered ode and entertainment by local youth.
A cluttered local page records visits and travel plans of residents including Mr and Mrs John Linton, Alva N Tomlinson deeds, and a wedding present. It mentions Frank Fisk's return from Minneapolis and Representative-elect Hammond's town arrival. Also notes real estate dealings, a masquerade ball invite, and Fargo school census figures.
Notices request sealed proposals under Sections 1940 1895 and 1901 for deposit of county funds. bids must state average interest rate and monthly balance to be held with interest. N P Yorpi auditor notes conditions and draft demands. Estray notice reports six months old calves three yearlings at Bottineau area. owner to pay charges and reclaim.
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