District Court Disposes Cases Over Weekend Session
Friday and Saturday sessions in district court handled naturalization for Neil McDougal and John Lien, granted a divorce to Olga A. Wilber, and set conditions in the Shadbolt & Boyd matter. Jail terms for Burl Wilson and Clifford the piggers, bank and nuisance issues tied to Bauthineau Drug site, and a June 26 jury call noted. Court adjourned with next term slated and local school program praised for its student performances led by Miss Nortrost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burr
Neil McDougal
Omemee
Ontario
John Lien
Souris
Norway
Shadbolt & Boyd Iron Company
N. H
A. M. Christianson
Towner
Seo Railway
Wye
Seois
Supreme Court
Burl Wilson
Clifford
E. C. Bowen
Hottineau County Bank
Bottineau Drug Company
Andy Johnston
Frank Edelman
Denbigh Purchases Plant From Hortness On Land Trade
Jack Oliart of Denbigh buys C Hortness business by trading a land tract near Denbigh for the property. He has not yet taken stock but is expected to arrive next week to assume possession. Hortness will remain living in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Oliart
Denbigh
C. ¢. Hortness
Mr. Hortness
Graduation Exercises Shine at Opera House
The eighth grade graduation program in the opera house on Wednesday night was excellent. Performers acquitted themselves with credit as musical numbers impressed and the class play Timothy's Quest was well presented along with a perfect Indian club drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Nortrost
Rilla Woods
Mabel White
Denamuad
Edward Falkenstein
Elizabeth Falkenstein
Lady Gay
Timothy’s Quest
Timothy Jessup
Pene
Avilda Cummins
Samantha Ann Riply
Opera House
Timothy
Mail Volume Highlights May Postal Office Totals
Post office records for May show 70 859 total mail pieces with 21 069 outgoing and 49 790 incoming. First class letters totaled 32 417, including 13 892 outgoing and 18 525 incoming, with newspapers counted as single mail for town deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posts Department
Barn Dance A Big Success At Ben Brown Farm
The barn dance and basket social near this city raised about $70 for the Bottineau Military band. Attendees from Omemee Overly Bottineau and nearby joined in the lively event lasting until 2 AM with fine turnout and hearty thanks given to Mr and Mrs Ben Brown for their generosity and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Brown
Bottineau
Omemee
Overly
Band Boys
Insanity ruling in Lindberg Township case
Mrs Louis Olson of Lindberg township was pronounced insane after a hearing before the insanity board. She was taken to Jamestown this morning by Deputy Sheriff Emily Johnsgaard and Mrs Reaside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Olson
Lindberg Township
Jamestown
Emily Johnsgaard
Reaside
Masons at Willow Prominent Lodge Men From Several Towns
Prominent lodge men from several towns visited Willow Lodge in a noted gathering. Activities included speeches and fraternal exchanges highlighting regional Masonry networks and local lodge relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Lodge
Were Royally Entertained Plans Made For Outdoor Lake Metigoshe
More than 125 Masons gathered at Willow City on invitation of Willow Lodge. A banquet and smoker followed a ritual program. Willow City hosted generously with attendees from Westhope Deloraine Rugby and other towns. Delegates named include Chas Hassefield A J Falconer J E Maynard Cecil Hayes H A Sutherland D J Wright and others. Westhope guests listed include Dr George Durnin Dan Ferguson A J Drake William Reynolds and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow City
Willow Lodge
Westhope
Deloraine
Manitoba
Rugby
Chas. Hassefield
A. J. Falconer
J. E. Maynard
Cecil Hayes
H. A. Sutherland
D. J. Wright
W. H. Wilson
Rev. McIntosh
W. A. McKee
J. B. Wilkinson
A.T. Hainsworth
J. M. Rankin
L. Sawyer
George Bell
W. Kirkwood
George Durnin
Meeting for outdoor Communication at Masonic Island
A list of attendees from several lodges includes A. Sharvey and W A Meddaugh with J T Ronning J E Roman R R Zirkle W J Cooper Geo Burns K Stack Perry Compton and Owen Thomas A Rugby contingent and a local group joined the discussion. The gathering supported holding the outdoor Communication at Masonic Island in Lake Metigoshe this year and a committee from Willow City West Hope and Bottineau lodges was formed to arrange details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sharvey
W. A. Meddaugh
J.T. Ronning
J. E. Roman
R. R. Zirkle
W. J. Cooper
Geo. Burns
K. Stack
Perry ,Compton
Owen Thomas
Rugby
Masonic Island
Lake Metigoshe
Willow City
Westhope
Bottineau
Abstract Company Moves to New Ertresvaag Building Rooms
Botlinean County Abstract company relocated from the Noble building on West Fifth street to the second floor of the Ertresvaag building. The move involved transferring large safes and office fixtures, but the firm is now comfortably situated with a fine location for its business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botlinean County Abstract Company
Noble
West Fifth Street
Ertresvaag
North Dakota School of Forestry Announces Commencement
Attention is called to the commencement exercises of the North Dakota School of Forestry. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered on Sunday, June 11, by Rev. B. G. Jackson of Oakes and the commencement address on Thursday, June 15, by Dr. E. P. Robertson, president of Wesley College. Further particulars regarding the program will appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota School of Forestry
B. G. Jackson
Oakes
E. P. Robertson
Wesley Colege
County briefs from Westhope and surrounding towns
Local items span wills and warnings from Westhope, Lansford, Willow City, and Souris. Gas wells near Maxbass report sixty pounds pressure. a gas tractor aids farms. a deer turned out to be a wolf near Westhope. Fire, accidents, thefts, school events, and civic plans populate the day’s notes.
Memorial Program Highlights Local Memorial Day Events
Memorial Day observances included a program at Central School yard and cemetery with EE. C. Bowen presiding. Veterans Napoleon Lemay Philip Lemay W. R. Snyder Simon Trent G. G. Krein spoke alongside Rev. Cascoe Barnini Godgall and Haskens. Bottineau Military Band provided music and pupils performed. Parades, flowers and flags, and new car excitement at Metigoshe Park preview a busy opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central School
EE. C. Bowen
Napoleon Lemay
Philip Lemay
W. R. Snyder
Simon Trent
G. G. Krein
Bottineau
W. IT Cascoe
G. W. Barnini
W. Godgall
J. F. Haskens
J. J. Weeks
Tjomae Gardner
A. Lee Chav
Bottinea
Altender
Carbury Correspondence Sparks Local Youth Activities
Local notes report farmers enjoying rain, a new Carbury baseball club formed by boys, and the revival meeting for the Carbury Young People's Society planned for Sunday June 4. Social gatherings occurred at Gust Berg’s home last week, with refreshments served, and the Willing Workers announce a supper at Mrs. Oleo Bere’s on Saturday June 1 with band embroidery items for sale by local girls led by Miss Hilda Berg and Messrs Anton Berg and Albert Slatverson who recently visited Bottineau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust
Berg
Oleo
Bere
Hilda Berg
Opening at Lake Metigoshe Promises North Dakota Summer Joy
Preparations are underway for the vacation session opening at Lake Metigoshe on June 1. The event aims to delight lovers of North Dakota’s ideal summer resort with entertainment for a record breaking crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Metigoshe
North Dakota
Eleven Inning City High Thriller At Fairgrounds
Lovers of baseball witnessed an eleven inning clash between the local high school team and the city squad at the fairgrounds. Errors in the first inning gave the city side an early edge, but the game remained tight and dramatic with exciting moments throughout. Final score shows City Bottinein edging 8 to 7 in a contest that stoked local baseball enthusiasm and promises more games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairgrounds
Ighs
Tolaws
Minkel
Vy Witting Chirdner
Nardin Binholt
Sanith W. Pepin
J. Murdaers
Millay Lavielle
Ruellis
Mrickson
Beaton
Pepin
Walker
W. Murdoch
Aistaugh
City
Finger Laceration Injures Ford Daughter
The daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ford suffered a painful injury after falling against a woven wire fence. A projecting piece of wire pierced and tore flesh from her finger, exposing bone. The wound is described as very painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ford
Metigoshe community notices and visitor roundup
Mrs Fred Snyder and child ren of Schafer North Dakota visit Lake Metigoshe with her husband’s parents. The Metigoshe Busy Bee club meets at Mrs Halvor Nicktelson’s. Row boats dot the lake and scenery appears summery as visitors arrive. Mr Clark of Deloraine stayed at Hotel Metigoshe. R Ray and Captain Heller of Deloraine called there. Two autos from West Hope came to Laukean. Several showers refreshed the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Snyder
Schafer, N. Dak
Lake Metigoshe
Metigoshe
Busy Bee Club
Halvor Nicktelson
Mroo
Mrs. McClintock
Rugby
Mr. Clark
Delorame
Hotel Metigoshe
R. Ray
Captain Heller
Deloraine
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School of Forestry
Commenc
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Lansford
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Thos, Shaw
Autler Shamrocks
Willow City Eagle
Westhope Commercial Club
Westhope Standard
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Maxbass
Chas Baucher
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Mohall
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Falkenstein
Burke
Newbury
Wood
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Boy Scouts
Robert Brander
Ed Cook
Joe Tax
Eckman
Trimble
Joshing
Drake
Mike Collins
Winnifred
Alta
Yarrow
Antler
Collins
Jouildate
Andrew Hanson
W. H. Lackey & Co
Jack McGovern
P. E. Nelson
Antlers
Suplis
C. J. Blades
Mrcholes
Metigoshe Park
Stafford
Burnatinn
Lallim
Carbury
Carbur Young Peoples Society
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