16 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1906
Page
1
Judge Goss and court stenographer arrived Tuesday evening to open court. Frank Guthrie's murder case dominated proceedings with lengthy jury selection. Witnesses described the crime and intoxication of the victim, while the state prepared to continue testimony. A crowded docket shows multiple case dispositions and withdrawals pending term.
The State Bank of Lansford will be converted into a national bank after applying to the currency comptroller for a charter. John S. Tucker is the leading financier and A. Adams serves as cashier. The note also mentions earlier dealings among Stoll, Alvina Stoll, G. L. Field, Citiezn’s Bank of Omemee, and August Steinke. The item places the action in a banking context with local officials cited.
The Columbian Entertainers arrive February 21 offering Mr William G a versatile entertainer and impersonator, Miss Jaynes soprano with three years on the platform, and Miss Deering violinist. The trio, though small, is praised for genuine artistry and strong stage presence, framed to boost the Lyceum Bureau’s reputation and audience appeal.
State health authorities in Fargo announced bans on tuberculosis for teachers and pupils in public schools. Typhoid fever and tuberculosis must be reported to local health boards by physicians, with extended diphtheria quarantine to three days unless bacteriological tests show no germs. The meeting was led by Attorney General Finch and health officials Haagen and Healy.
A large attendance despite bad weather marked a Bottineau County Teachers Association gathering at the Bottineau schoolhouse last Saturday. The event featured a reception, a literary program, music by the Rugg Caldwell orchestra, and officers elected for the year. The next meeting is planned for May 4 in Bottineau with a proposed declamatory contest and a repelling school match.
An estray notice reports two red calves found near Carbury North Dakota, a bull calf and a steer calf with a rope neck attachment and few white spots. The Hepburn Bill debate in the House features Sibley Grosvenor McCall and Littlefield, with Cochran Williams and Hepburn supporting arguments. Patterson provokes conflict in the Senate while Bailey defends the Democratic Party amid a personal family medical crisis.
Washington February 10 1906 report notes Congress shows more independent speech and action this session despite strong party organization. The House railroad bill passage on Thursday marks the culmination of extended argument and investigation amid a week of notable developments.
Local notes from Bottineau and Willow detail court visits, a well attended Eagles dance despite cold weather, and a new baby boy for Mr and Mrs John Crites on the 10th. The Notre Dame ladies plan a play, Dr and Mrs Thyng depart for eastern studies, and several residents travel or recover from illness.
Mr H C Gustafson left Friday for Eyanaville Minnesota for a two week visit with relatives and friends Adolph Peterson returned Saturday from a week in Bottinesa where he attended the teachers institute An unruly member of the civilization was jailed Saturday by Marshal Nelson it took force to land him there as the washil ja without the necessary billy which in this can would have done the roquia
W. M. Slattery and T. P. Stair planned a large sale on the 27th after meeting Col. Berthiaume. John J. Stoeser returned from Minnesota, and potsmaster Heath came back with a driving mare. John Robinson visited Bottineau. Peterson & Anderson received new machinery for voting trade. L. L. Stair delays brick yard plans. Ole Bjorgo reports two pieces of machinery on the road for Newburg and building to begin when weather allows. John H. Sumepel sold a farm for 4000 to August Keraten. Neighbors at Russell complain about lacking mail due to Soo line delays. Mis Halvorsen hosts a visiting niece. Simon Zimmer returns from Ontario. happy to be home in North Dakota. Louis A. Schill returns from Michigan and Canada. Soo line trains may be abandoned until spring. J. M. Daley and others go to Bottineau. Andrew Newburg serves as juror in Bottineau court. Matt Johnson takes over editorial duties at the Courant. Ertresvaag Co. offers groceries by phone for delivery.
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