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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
8
A citizen letter recalls a ten year old insurgent appointment in the county. It notes the person had to register as a citizen before qualifying and accuses him of ingratitude while urging harmony and progress for Botfinemt County in the new year. The note closes with New Year wishes from a local correspondent.
Frank Angelo attacked Byron Berkelee with a heavy stove poker in a farm home last Tuesday. Berkelee, knocked unconscious, later rode to a nearby farm for help as Angelo fled on foot after a gunshot from Berkelee failed to strike. Angelo was captured later that day near Elva and Melita and jailed. A preliminary hearing charged him with assault with a dangerous weapon, with a trial set for Monday.
The Westhope Standard notes Rev. D. Stratford-Seadeng discusses motive behind alleged assault as revenge. Sunday services at Ui and 7:30, Sunday School at 12:15, Epworth League 6:30, Children’s Hour 4 to 5 Wednesdays, Prayer Meeting 8 to 9, choir practice 9. Next Sunday topics: morning A Diagnosis and evening A New Year Charge.
Every evening from the th to the 13th inclusive services begin at 7 33. The aim is spiritual life growth with topics chosen accordingly. Meetings occur at 7th Baptist Church South and South Main, 10th and South Presby Church. Pastors from these churches will share addresses in rotation. All seats are free and open to everyone.
Caps for men boys and children offered at half price. 10 yards price 10 cents outing flannel at 68 cents with limit of 10 yards per customer. W yards 1234 cent outing flannel 9BEe limited to 10 yards per customer. Mens boys and children's sweaters 25 percent off.
Long article notes James W. Jeffers as new leader of the Westhope band after a recent contract. It praises his musicianship and predicts the group will become one of the best in the state by spring. Also mentioned are local events at Russell and Willow City, a Masonic installation, and various didactic, humorous, and historical asides.
Fragmentary item appears to mix a comic verse about bachelors and Leap Year with a historical aside naming January for Janus and referencing Roman politics. It mentions a bachelor under scrutiny, licenses, and a candidate for the senate, hinting at social mores and impending changes as a New Year theme.
Fragmented OCR details a mortgage foreclosure sale set for a July date in North Dakota. The notice cites the county courthouse and sale time, with references to the mortgage debt, property description, and the lender or assignee involved, though many phrases are garbled. The fragmentary text mentions the East half and North West quarter of a land tract in a township, plus a real estate firm and a filing date, reflecting standard foreclosure language.
The article notes plentiful lion populations in Portuguese East Africa and surrounding regions. It mentions hunting for big game and references authorities and foggy conditions affecting reports. The text is fragmentary but highlights concern over hunting and local control in the area.
A fragmentary dialogue recounted by Mrs Bolter notes her fear of a stray moon appearing over her left shoulder and describes her plan to keep her head tilted rightward to avoid danger. The garbled text preserves a quirky superstition.
Fragmentary lines condemn the weak as the equestrian order moves across the scene. The harsh rhetoric reflects anger at opulence and fattening, leaving readers with a somber sense of social tension. The garbled excerpt hints at Bleak Balzaa’s satire on privilege.
Report notes a fractional tale of a French absinthe formula called The Secret of Making Absinthe. The inventor sold it to a distiller for 125 dollars, who then sold the formula for around 60,000 dollars, illustrating a dramatic rise in value.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an ancient wall foundation exposed by recent work. Surging time and stone foundations appear as rows of stones are uncovered.
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