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Newspaper

The Bottineau Courant

Location

Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1912

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Premiums Awarded at Last Week's Fair Judging Rigorous

Long list of prize winners across livestock divisions with horses from Bottineau Omemee Souris and nearby farms. Judges faced tight contests as many ex­hibits showed near equal quality. exhibitors praise management and impartial judging. The published abstract notes first second and third placings in classes for Percherons Clydesdales Belgians German French coaches draft and petty harness divisions with multiple champions and diplomas awarded.

Operation for cancer on Hazel Fox’s jaw

Doctors Mac Kay and Johnson performed a rare surgery on Wednesday removing a large section of Hazel Fox’s upper jaw and bone behind the nose. The eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Fox with a cancerous growth endured the operation well and there is hope for a cure.

MacKay and Johnson Hazel Chas. Fox

Doings in County Court Probate Hearings Continue

The court continued the hearing on the petition for proof and probate of Arndt Moum's will due to a missing witness. Emil K. Olson of Ackworth finalized proof on July 22. A July 23 hearing on the mortgage report for Grover C. Riley’s estate was confirmed. No marriage licenses were issued.

Arndt Moum Landa Emil 1 K. Olson Ackworth Grover C. Riley

Bale Again a Winner at Gun Club Medal Day

G. H. Dale won the gun club medal with a score of 25. Other scores listed include Haskett 23 Callum 20 Leonard 20 McIntosh 20 Williams 18 Trent 18 and Greengard 6, with Tuesday’s event noted.

G. H. Dale Gun Club Haskett Callum Leonard McIntosh Williams Trent Greengard

Elevator Meeting Brings Call for Better Methods

Farmers elevator leaders in the Mouse River Loop plan a July 31 meeting at Omemee to discuss combining interests, reducing costs, and ensuring profitable, sustainable operation. Wil liam M. Martin urges each local elevator association to send a representative with authority to act. The note stresses prudent buying margins, expense control, and annual profit reserves.

Arthur H. White William M. Martin Maxbass Ometee Martin Farmers' Elevator Company Bottineau Omemee Farmers Elevator Association Mouse River Loop

Excellent Art Exhibit Highlights Mrs J R Holliday

The fair featured an outstanding exhibit by Mrs J R Holliday of Westhope who won first and second prizes for oil and water color collections and multiple first and second prizes for individual works. Her display, described as an art department in itself, showcased studies in flowers and figures.

J. R. Holliday Westhope

Italian Girl and American Girl Headline Impress

The piece praises well executed color tone and especially the Italian Girl and American Girl heads. Mrs Holliday is urged to start an art class locally if enough students show interest.

Officials of the fair judged horses cattle and grains

A correction notes an earlier misprint misclassifying department superintendents as judges. L. G. Brickey of Bloomington Illinois led with George Bell Deloraine Minnesota and R. B. Hamilton of this city judging horses. George Bell also judged cattle swine and sheep. Ralph Whitney from Rochester Minnesota judged poultry with H. M. Trent judging grains and grasses.

L. G. Brickey Bloomington George Bell Deloraine Man R. B. Hamilton Ralph Whitney Rochester Mann H. M. Trent

Souris Ball Tournament Produces Antler Wins

A Souris baseball tournament drew five teams Goodlands Waskada Antler Bottineau and Souris. Waskada edged Goodlands 9 7 in an exhibition. Antler beat Bottineau 6 4 and then overpowered Souris 6 3 to claim the title.

Souris Goodlands Waskada Man Antler Bottineau

Presbyterian Church Sunday Announcements

Morning worship at 11 o clock. Sunday school at 12 15. Christian Endeavor at 7 00. Address by Mr Barnum precedes the monthly union service at the Methodist church.

Christian Endeavor Meeting Barnum Methodist Church

Summer School at Velva Nears Big Enrollment

The Velva summer school enrollment stands at 190 with Bottineau County students including Clayton Baskin Letitia Bergeron Hetty Dahl Margarite Ferguson Alfred Klingenberg Lena Krogen Julia Lindberg Agness Mooney Ruth Schillinger Mayme Shons Mabel Score Gusta Sveen Hazel Swanke Inez Twidt Maude Youngs Inga Nordstetten Bessie Nordstrom Maude McGovern Marie Wall. Seven counties are represented. The session ends with a one week institute. Superintendent Layne anticipates a large Bottineau County turnout for the institute.

Velva Bottineau County Clayton Baskin Letitia Bergeron Hetty Dahl Margarite Ferguson Alfred Klingenberg Lena Krogen Julia Lindberg Agness Mooney Ruth _ Schillinger Mayme Shons Mabel Score Gusta Sveen Hazel Swanke Inez Twidt Maude Youngs Inga Nordstetten Bessie Nordstrom Maude McGovern Marie Wall Layne

Hail Storm Damages Areas Near Brander Township

Reports indicate a hail storm yesterday evening near Brander township and the Dunning area west of the Mouse River caused heavy damage. No detailed story secured yet.

Brander Township Dunning Mouse River

Severe kick from horse injures Bauer youth

Nine year old John Bauer suffers a severe head injury from a horse kick. Doctors report a skull fracture and scalp wounds but express hope for recovery. The incident occurred Monday as he was near his home with family.

John John Bauer

Editors Meeting Highlights North Dakota Editorial Association in Minot

The annual midsummer meeting at Minot drew about 200 editors. Allen D. Albert spoke on Making of a Better Newspaper. N B Black chaired the legislative committee with Charmley and Haskett. Attendees toured Burlington Wildwood Park, and Ed Richter and Ray Austin entertained. Several county associations formed, Bottineau County pioneer work praised.

North Dakota Editorial Association Minot Allen D. Albert Minneapolis Tribune N. B. Black John T. Charmley Mott Spotlight John F. Haskett The Courant Public School Park Willow City R. T. Wood Russell J. B. Myers Maxbass W. E.holbein Lansford D. R. Carlson l J. F. Haskett Bottineau Bottineau County

Three July 18 Applications Filed For Final Citizenship

In district court on Thursday July 18 three citizens papers were filed for final naturalization. The applicants are Soren Peter Sorenson of Westhope born in Denmark Otto Frederick Halsten of Souris born in Sweden and Martin Carlson of Landa born in Norway.

Soren Peter Sorenson Westhope Denmark Otto Frederick Hallsten Souris Sweden Martin Carlson Landa Norway

Funeral of L. P. LeMay at Tarsus

The funeral of L. P. LeMay, longtime pioneer, was held Monday at 10 o'clock in Tarsus. Father Campeau preached the sermon and Father Bachand said Mass. LeMay, born in Quebec about 73 years ago, moved with his family to Minnesota, served in the Civil War with three brothers, and later homesteaded in Mendota before settling in Bottineau.

L. P. LeMay Tarsus Father Campeau Willow City Father Bachand Latbiniere Quebec St. Anthony Falls Minnesota Mendota Minn Philip Fred Mathias Bottineau

Early county settler, first sheriff and later commissioner

The obituary notes a pioneer who arrived about thirty years ago and became the county's first sheriff before serving as county commissioner for years. He leaves a widow and several children including Mrs. Joseph Peat of Willow City and Philip LeMay Jr. of St. Paul.

Joseph Peat Willow City Philip LeMay Jr St. Paul

Real Estate Transfers Compile List of Local Transactions

Glenn S Bugbee and da M Bugbee wife 3000 se 33-140-81 Hugh D Stine and wife to William R Stine 1 half interest se 33-162-75 Joseph Crowder and wife to Eidsvold School district 1 none 34-163-76 James H Watson and wife to David I Armstrong 100 south half lots 2 3 and 4 block 3 Willow City Claus O Helgeson and wife to Martin O Helgeson 575 undivided half ets e and sene uwse 25-163-75 Christian M Hemway and wife to Anne Dahl 1500 n percent ne 22-162-79 Annie Dahl to Marie Hemway 1500 same as above

Hugh D. Stine William R. Stine Joseph Crowder Eidsvold James H. Watson David I. Armstrong Willow City Claus O. Helgeson Martin O. Helgeson Christian M. Hemway Anne Dahl Annie Dahl Marie Hemway

Agricultural Encampment At State Fair In Fargo

Over a hundred young men participate in an encampment under the Better Farming association at the Fargo state fair this week. They receive instruction alongside the exhibits. Roy Sideser of Lansford and Harvey Patterson of Souris were the initial two chosen per county. two more from the county were added: Ben Glomseth of Carbury and Robt Johnstone Jr of Wheaton township.

Better Farming Association Fargo Roy Sideser Lansford Harvey Patterson Souris Ben Glomseth Carbury Robt.Johnstone, Jr Wheaton Township

Oak Valley and Carbury Face Off at George Clark Farm

Oak Valley defeated Carbury 3 to 2 in a Sunday afternon game at the George Clark farm. Oak Valley and Carbury teams played a snappy ball game with Oak Valley seizing the early lead and holding on for the win.

Oak Valley Carbury George Clark Farm

Souris and Deloraine Clash in Low-Scoring MK League Game

Souris traveled to Deloraine Monday afternoon and was defeated 16 to 2 in the Man-Kota league. Bottineau has one game left, Souris and Bottineau to meet soon, Willow City has two games remaining, and Souris and Deloraine each hold three games on the schedule.

Souris Deloraine Bottineau Willow City

Primary Department Entertained at Baptist Church

Mrs Schlaman hosted the primary department and parents at the Baptist church on Wednesday afternoon. Harriet Woodward Emma Schlaman and Alice Fox assisted in games and in serving refreshments.

Arbitration Board to Meet on Vinje Carbury Dispute

Arbitrators appointed to adjust the differences between Vinje school district and the new Carbury district meet in the city this morning after the hour of issue. Special district officials attend to discuss pending matters and potential resolutions.

Vinje New Carbury

Gyan assumes Watkins Remedies agency in city

Agent John R. Gynn, formerly with the Ertresyang company store, has taken over the Watkins Remedies agency long held by the late C. A. Bera. The deal was closed today.

John R. Gynn Ertresyang Company Watkins Remedies C. A. Bera Aay

Also Mentioned on This Page

K. H. Bangs Arthur White R. Brander George Perrin John W. Lowers James Jackson Arthur White K. H. Bangsmare Clydesdales V. B. Noble J. B. Russell W. B. Noble Waters Ist Warren Moore Charmant de Fleurus Chas.McKeen W. R.smiley Or Hackney Whitteron Chas D. A. Clark Hans Christenson J. M. Miller D.A. Clark Aide J. M. Miller John Morrion Murray Bros L. Williams Hans Christianson Steve Westacott Ed Flannery John Morrison A. H.white A. H. White Hans Berg D. A. Oa Ands Lewis Crites Harry Pinkerman Arthur Hall L. W. Capes Powles H. R. Russell F. S. Waters Jacks Jack Jack Jenny F. S. Watters Hazel Fox Bale Presbyterian Church North Dakota Press Association Minet Magic City Glenn S. Bugbee da M. Bugbee Sohrie Iorevinnes Gyan
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