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Newspaper

The Bottineau Courant

Location

Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1909

Page

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Bottineau Commencement Plans at Greiner’s Opera House

Commencement events for Bottineau schools run Saturday through Monday at Greiner’s Opera House. Eighth grade exercises Saturday. baccalaureate by Rev. D Stratford Scadeng Sunday. high school exercises Monday with a banquet Tuesday. Class includes Walter Lawson and others. motto Non Palma Sine Labore. colors pale blue and yellow.

Bottineau Greiner Opera House D. Stratford Scadeng R. T. Guernsey Hiemenia of Our National Walter Lawson Salutay Frank Lottie McArt T Guernseylen Cathro Frank Scully Guy Smith Helen Cathro Gladys Halliday Lottie McArthur P.H. Christenson Noone Cleass Francis Cathro Aliie Parner Dal Augusta Forsburg Rowland Guernsey Vera Heath Arthur Juneau Floreda Juneau Harold Kaeding Anna Larson Helma Larson Harold Leveille Lillian Leveille Mabel Lindburg Elizabeth Gagnon Chester McCutcheon Donald McIntosh Louis McKeen Boyd Nero Lawrence Nordin Fred Peterson Mabel Racine Sara Rea Grant Sims Harold Stafford Doyle Trent Allie Turner Olive Turner

Baccalaureate Sermon Next Sunday at Opera House

Citizens urged to attend a mass meeting at 8:00 sharp in the opera house for the annual baccalaureate sermon by Rev. D. Stratford Scadeng. Three churches forego Sunday services to unite crowds, aiming for a full house and prompt start. Westhope eighth graders named: Bertha Alf, T. Ache non, Vera Burke, Thilda Broe, Lester Frazier, Kristian Hilleboe, Laura Hagen, Florence McDougall, Mabel Matthews, Ruby Seiffert, Blaine Stephens, Lena Trimble, Chas Yerington.

Opera House D. Stratford Scadeng Westhope Bertha Alf T. D. Achenon Vera Burke Thilda Broe Lester J. Frazier Kristian Hilleboe Laura Hagen Florence McDougall Mabel Matthews Ruby Seiffert Blaine Stephens Lena Trimble Chas, Yerington

Graduation Exercises at Overly Schools Held Monday

Graduation exercises at Overly schools were held Monday evening with Albert Be sancon delivering the commencement address and County Superintendent P E Chris presiding.

Albert Besancon P. E. Chris

Diplomas Awarded by School Principal to Class Names

The principal presented diplomas to the graduating class including Clifford Tessier Matilda Svingen Harry Schoonover Gladys Mattix James Lennon Jennie Johnson Emma Johnson Melvin Hagen Muriel Hammers Rose Gunderson Edna Cleveland Mary Anderson S B Smith Jr.

Willow City Pupils Win County Spelling Contest

Willow City led the county spelling contest at Omemee with Gena Slatta winning the seventh and eighth grade division and Lenore Robertson taking fifth and sixth. Florence McDougall tied Slatta in the upper category and received a special prize after a tie break. County Superintendent Christenson praised the results and challenged Bottineau County to a future meet.

Willow City Omemee Gena Slatta Lenore Robertson Florence McDougall Westhope Miss Slatta Winnin County Christenson Miss McDougall Pipth Bixti N. James Forseth Souris Harriet Woodward Botti Wightulgra Gena Satta Willow Ion Christenson Lis Bottineau County

Special pulpit arrangement for Jamestown camp meeting

The Methodist Episcopal pastor Rev. D Stratford Scadeng will attend the annual camp meeting in Jamestown from June 11 to 22 and lead singing. Rev. R T Guernsey of the Baptist church will combine services, with June 13 split between churches and June 20 reversed. Sunday schools continue as usual.

Methodist Episcopal Church D. Stratford Scadeng Jamestown R. T. Guernsey Baptist Church Methodist Church Methodist Episcopal

John H G Turner Elected Director

The annual school election held Monday saw 127 votes cast for director with John H G Turner receiving 111 votes, H M Trent 11, F M Woodward 3, Thos Sims 1, and George Clark 1. Turner is described as well qualified and attentive to school welfare.

John H. G. Turner H. M. Trent F. M. Woodward Thos, Sims George Clark Mr. Turner

County Court in Session Sets Trials and Dismissals

Judge John H. Kirk convened the June term as lists of state and other cases were set for trial. Multiple defendants including Rhodes Rafter Hageboam Wimmer and Lewis plus others faced trial, with several cases dismissed or passed. Jurors have been drawn and will appear next Tuesday for trial. Overly defeats Rolette 2 to 1 in baseball. Engebretson struck out sixteen.

John H. Kirk Court House John L. Rhodes Wm. Rafter Andy Hageboam Phil L. Wimmer Dan Scott L. A. Riebe W. J. Armstrong Wm. Fleming Louis Riebe John L. Lewis Winfield Root J. Banvard W. G. Davidson F. E. Carlson Axel Pearson Renville Mercantile Company Andy Johnston James Bears James Jenkins Martin Doyle Duncan McGilvray Fred Powers Kalk Feich G. S. Trimble J. O. Helgerson Thos. P. Hodge Duncan McGilvray Seiffert Bros Jerry Dempsey George Fletcher Collins Bros Isabel A. Powers B. F. Felton Overly Rolette Engebretson

Mrs McIntosh Elected President of State Rebekah Assembly

Mrs W R McIntosh of this city was elected president of the state Rebekah assembly at Devils Lake this week and will serve in that capacity during the coming year. She has been vice president the past year and active in its affairs, with Bottineau friends extending congratulations on the honor.

W. R. McIntosh Rebekah Assembly Devils Lake

Teachers Institute Set for Bottineau County June 14–18

County Superintendent P. E. Christenson announces the Bottineau county teachers institute will convene in this city from June 14 to 18. Led by Superintendent A. G. Crane of Jamestown and Mrs. H. H. Porter of Mayville, about 115 teachers are expected to attend. a lecturer has not yet been arranged. The Courant for job printing.

P. E. Christenson Bottineau County A. G. Crane Jamestown H. H. Porter Mayville Christenson Atendance

Dawn Splendor Awakens Sea and Shore

Poem reflecting dawn as a universal revival from night. It portrays the sun rising above calm streets and ships, turning shadows to light, with vivid imagery of rosy dawn, golden strips on waves, and a world renewed by daylight.

Memorial Day Observed In Bottineau With Services And Band

Bottineau observes Memorial Day with the central school grounds exercises led by Mayor John J. Murphy. The Bottineau Military band performed while Lincoln's Gettysburg Address was read, and Rev. Stratford Seadeng and others spoke. A procession to Oak Creek cemetery followed with choir and band performances marking the event as a regular annual observance.

Bottineau John J. Murphy John P. Davis Lincoln George Barnes Stratford Oak Creek Cemetery

Alaska lecture at Bottineau church during convention

At the first annual Wo men’s Mouse River Presbyterial society convention to be held in Bottineau Presbyterian church next week Rev John P Davis will give a free illustrated lecture on Alaska using 74 stereopticon slides secured in New York City. The event begins at 8:30 pm and no collection will be taken.

Women's Mouse River Presbyterial Society Bottineau Presbyterian Church Alaska John P. Davis New York City Presbyterian Church

Eclipse of the Sun on June 17 Across the United States

A total solar eclipse is set for June 17 spanning the nation except the extreme south. It will begin about 6 10 a m and last past sunset with roughly half the sun obscured at maximum. The last total eclipse was in 1869 and locals recall its eerie folklore and impact. Eckman will have a market day tomorrow.

United States Old Sol South North Dakota

The June Housekeeper Highlights New Fairy Tale and Stories

The June issue features The Magic Eye by Mary Gibson, a delightful fairy tale. Peggy's wedding appears as a Williamson style short story. Jesse Juliet Knox contributes an article on Chinese topics titled Some Headless Chinese Ladies. An extraordinary piece by Rena Caldwell Lewis recounts experiences in a private em...

Mary Gibson Peggy Williamson Jesse Juliet Knox Rena Caldwell Lewis

Wanted Trustworthy Ad Agent for New York Mail Order House

Wanted trustworthy man or woman in each county to advertise receive orders and manage business for Clarke Sales Co. No investment required. $18 weekly, permanent position, spare time valued. Previous experience not essential. Enclose self addressed envelope for full particulars. Address Clarke Sales Co. Wholesale Dove 103 Park Ave New York 2010.

New York Clarke Sales Co Dove Park Ave

Unusual work on meme ployed and practical monthly aims

A brief note from the Housekeeper Corporation of Minneapolis Minnesota advertises a practical monthly issue for seventy five cents a year. The text mentions an unusual piece of work on the subject of the meme ployed and notes the importance of the upcoming read by all with great interest.

The Housekeeper Corporation Minneapolis Minnesota

Convention in Bottineau Presbytary Mission Meeting

The Woman's Presbyterial Missionary society of Mouse River presbytery holds its annual meeting at Bottineau Presbyterian Church on Friday June 11 1909. Morning session covers church work. afternoon features president Mrs J B MacLean of Towner. papers by several members. organ recital by Miss Hansen. organ works Largan Von Handel Melody and Songs Without Words. home mission board stere opticon lecture Alaska by Rev J P Davis. free attendance with no offerings.

Woman's Presbyterial Missionary Society of Mouse River Presbyterian Church Huey Eckman Webster Towner Burr Rugby Warne Norwich Dickinson Sherwood Miss Hansen Largan von Handel Wikenlnis Meditath

Real Estate Transfers in Bottineau County Last Week

A list of warranty deeds filed in Bottineau County shows multiple transfers. Gle Paulson to Paul Olver and others involve numerous lot and block parcels, with amounts noted for several transactions. Additional entries include transfers to J D Veltiner, The Vakotu Development Company, Otto Hy Weekers, First National Bank of Wenthope, and others, covering various blocks and lots with stated consideration and docket details.

Office of the Register of Deeds Bottineau County Gle Paulson Paul Olver Ely Aiuein Pyber Frank Tyo J.D. Veltiner Fralo Netiring Franke Vollmer Mary Retekson Hee Husbands Nok Mork Anton Gud Uae Drogen DBE Oo Vakotu Tn. Anderson Nix Ke Becker Otto Hy Wbeekers Geely Awe Conn OW. Porter Firat Hadonal Bank of Wenthope Swellon Ind D. Warner Deum Warn- Fots John Skandoh Jol Journ Monkman O. A. Kirkepy Burts Rer Ina Helgerson M. Bs Sulesh Wedenins Secmom Boz

Bottineau County Births Reported in Local Papers

Bottineau County births listed with families in Lansford near Lansford Souris Weath Hope Deep Russell Eckman and Eckman counties include a daughter for Mr and Mrs Was McLeod a son for Mr and Mrs J H Bradley a son for Mr and Mrs HR Lomen a daughter for Mr and Mrs J L Page a daughter for Mr and Mrs Stover a daughter for Mr and Mrs Hans Twete and a son for Mr and Mrs Wim Pugh

Bottineau County Was, McLeod Lansford J. H. Bradley H.R. Lomen Souris J. L. Page Weathope Stover Deep Hans Twete Russell Wim. Pugh Eckman

Advertised Letters at Bottineau Post Office May 29 1809

Uncalled for letters include Enok Anderson S Mageppa Teodor Nas Mrs John Barta Mrs Hans Hanson. If not called within 15 days they go to the dead letter office. Please state ads. Ole Roland Postmaster.

Bottineau Enok Anderson S. Mageppa Teodor Nas John Barta Hans Hanson Ole Roland

Gans Nelson Fight at the Metro Next Week

The Gans Nelson fight is set for Thursday and Saturday nights at the Metro. Don't miss this event with admission priced at 30 and 20 cents.

Gans-Nelson Metro Saturnights

We Reach the Pospis and Long Distance Service Ad

The Courant advertises Northern Telephone Company long distance service with a promotional reach. Readers are urged to consider this option for improved communications and lasting value.

The Northern Telephone Company

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Mrs. McIntosh Teachers’ Institute the Courant Wilbur D. Nesbit Song of Solomon Woman's Presbyterial Missionary Society of This Presbytery J. P. Davis Home Mission Board Pospis Courant
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