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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
5
Official county paper lists post office hours and mail arrivals departures. Details show morning departures at 4 20 a m and 7 80 mi with arrivals and note limited service on Mondays. Open from 8 00 a m with occasional exceptions and train connections noted.
Bottineau council weighs granting a franchise for village lighting to electrify the town. Town meetings discuss arc and incandescent lights for use, while residents anticipate a new era as Rev Morrison arrives to preach and firemen plan a constitutional update. A July Fourth celebration seems likely if weather cooperates, with Bottineau Turf Club already organized for races and a grand stand under construction. The community notes a May wedding, Odd Fellows Memorial Day events, and a large postponed ball game due to rain.
Willow City resident Anton Svenerad seeks the State Senate seat to succeed Senator Noble. His record is well known in the county and described as honorable. A report from Richburg notes Svenerad near a peculiar cloud and a severe whirlwind last Friday that tore up ground nearby.
Real estate and farm loan terms offered by Scott & Bowen. Miss Edith Emde ill near Lordsburg. Geo Sunberg of Willow City visits town. Willingon family on Noble farm. Mrs. W. R. McIntosh leaves for Fargo. Dayton bicycle for sale. Eva Martin visiting uncle Geo Ferguson. Crop prospects bright but hail and winds feared. J. H. Welch attends LO C F Grand Lodge in Fargo. Phone 83 for soft water services. C B Adams jeweler sells stationery. Fourth of July dinner plans with Methodist ladies. Minnie and Lydia Lavelle visiting near town. Scott & Bowen loan terms emphasize yearly principal payments. Republican county committee meets. Mrs. A. C. Scott and daughter join Bottineau county. Bicycle ads for sale. Evangelist Jones departs for Walnut. Song service at M B Church next Sunday. Pastor FA Johnston noted. W S Rea back in town after Park River work, health improved. Mankato Commercial College featured. Farm for rent near Bottineau, 15 miles east, 2.17? acres mentioned. Farm equipment and services hinted.
Bottineau residents rally to celebrate the Fourth of July with unity and ambition. Organizers say croakers fail to act while supporters have raised 2500 dollars for festivities. The city council discussed appointing a marshal and other civic steps as residents showcase town pride despite detractors.
Partial OCR notes describe a residence property in Rottinean area including Houa, bern and all of Block 1 Junadtf Troa, GAnvmE. The text is fragmented but indicates land or residence records in a local district with unclear borders.
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