27 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
1
From Our Neighbors reports a busy holiday with visits from Clarence Sanderson and family, Eva Watson returning from Grand Fork, and Billy Collins of Bottineau. Local deaths and a church cantata mark the season as merchants close a Willow City firm for a new venture. Maud Sylvester wed William Dahl on Christmas Day.
The Courant writes of illness and recovery as typhoid sweeps through, with dogs and chickens restless at night. Epworth League and Watch Night services mark the year’s start. Helping Hand meets January 2. Dr Thyng and Mrs Thyng plan a year in Europe. Willow City bids farewell to its doctor and wife while they travel for study and leisure.
The column reflects a sober Christmas aftermath in Souris with notes on the coming home of the local paper from the country, the Moon building occupancy, visits by Tom and Jerry and kin, Santa’s timely arrival, and local staff shortages at hotels and eateries. It mentions Postmaster Jenks receiving a meerschaum pipe and residents preparing New Year resolutions amid sleighbells and one-hand driving practice.
Regular services on the last Sunday of the year conducted by Pastor Davis at 11 a m and 1 30 p m with timely sermon topics Retrospective and Foreword Sunday school at 12 15 noon and C E service of gong and praise at 6 30 p m All are welcome to attend.
A reflective poem from McCalls Magazine bids farewell to the old year. The speaker embraces memory and time, noting affection for the year and the joy it brought, while affirming enduring friendship and shared memories across two hearts as the calendar changes.
State Superintendent W L Stockwell announces the Board of University and School Lands has invested 1 086 000 since March 1 1907 in farm loans school bonds municipal bonds and county township bonds Farm loans total 401 400 with monthly amounts listed and pending applications of 175 600. also reports murder of Arthur LeClaire a Great Northern fireman found under the Neche dam with two arrests in Bathgate and Neche as suspects.
Marriage Licenses issued for the past week by Judge Joseph E Gagnon of Nampa Idaho to Miss Anna M Guertin of Omemee Victor A Moody of Antler to Anna M Olson of Souris George W Counts of Deloraine Man to Josie Killgalen of Bottineau Rosining Absolonson to Anna M Kamrad both of Bottineau
A brief Courant advertisement test produced prompt responses and measurable outcomes. The ad appears to have drawn attention from local readers, with early inquiries and interest noted across multiple channels.
A reflective piece argues secret societies vary by purpose. If they foster mind and heart, defend government, or aid the afflicted, they bless society. if they promote revelry or state harm, they are wrong. It urges judging by fruits and cautions on private influence at home.
The article cautions that a wife jealous of her husband's engagement with art, literature, religion, or charity undermines the joint home. It warns men not to trade home life for secret society life, noting men can appear angelic in society rooms yet be ungodly at home.
Christmas exercises at the Baptist Church featured a cantata titled Santa Claus in Japan. Two American children, Bobbie and Priscilla, living in Japan, sent letters to Santa for Japanese boys and girls. The event drew a large audience, showcased handmade Japanese costumes and decorations, and raised over twelve dollars for Sunday school work in Japan plus a Nippon banner gift from a local resident.
A Union Watch night service is arranged at the Presbyterian Church next Tuesday evening at 10 30. Baptist, Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian ministers will conduct devotional services and one pastor will deliver an address. Everyone is invited to spend the last hour and a half of the year in prayerful fellowship.
Emilie Hansen ends a two month term in Eidsvold district and Wilma Paulson finishes a two month term in Loon Lake district. Ida Hippe completed a term in Bottineau district, Miss Pansy B Evans a three month term in Lincoln district, Alma Holmquist a four month term in Mouse River district, Elma Gran in River district, F A Brainard of Peabody district visited the superintendent, Miss Elizabeth M Peak takes over at the school long taught by Miss Ella Pritchard. O A Erickson and brother, teaching in Hilton district, return home near Eckman for holidays. Encouraging reports reach the superintendent of teachers planning to attend the state association in Grand Forks January 1 to 3. Antler plans January dedication after occupying the building.
The Methodist Epworth League and church programs list services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with a 3 pm added service next Sunday. Rev D Stratford Scadeng will preach with Tuscan Lodge A F and A M in attendance. Subjects: 11 am Little Foxes and Tender Grapes 3 pm The Keystone 7 30 pm Love's Spikenard.
A terse note by a local attorney questions the credibility and purpose of a political review section. The brief item hints at editorial controversy and potential shifts in community political discourse.
A letter from Ben Garden accuses insurgents of mixed motives, arguing that Grand Forks delegates included grafters and stalwarts. The note questions the Marshall endorsement, cites a letter by Judge Lauder, and requests publication of the full Marshall letter to clarify who was elected and why.
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