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Newspaper

The Bottineau Courant

Location

Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1919

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Townley to Speak at Bottineau County Picnic in Omemee

Arrangements are complete for a large Eastern Bottineau county nonpartisan picnic in Omemee next Monday June 9 with a 2:00 pm program. Speakers L L Stair C Miller and Dell Patterson will present, followed by Omemee Bottineau baseball, a State Normal School operetta Bulbul, then speeches by J I Cahill and A C Townley. About 5000 are expected to attend with lunch served on grounds by Ladies Aids.

Bottineau County Omemee L. L. Stair 7. C. Miller Dell Patterson Renville County Bottineau State Normal School J. I. Cahill A. C. Townley Townley Panadight

Smith Kauffman wedding in this city

Misa Mildred Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs D A Smith united in marriage to Mr Wm D Kauffman formerly manager of the local telephone office at the bride's home yesterday morning at 730 Row Johnston of Willow City performed the ceremony. The bride and groom left by automobile for Omemee then Williston their new home. Best wishes for a long and happy married life are extended.

Misa Mildred Smith D. A. Smith Wm. D. Kauffman Johnston Willow City Omemee Williston

Senior Banquet Delights Bottineau High as Seniors Shine

Students recall a lively final week with a grand Saturday banquet in the high school gym served by Sophomore bays. Plans for the Senior play Her Own Way at Grand Theatre and the Academy exercises Friday evening are announced. The Junior Banquet also lit the HS Gym with blue and gold decor honoring the class of 1920.

Bottineau High the Grand Theatre Asine HS Gymnasium

Freshman Reflections and Upcoming Games At Local School

The report recalls early school days and a setback as the freshman baseball team lost 7 to 4 to Souris on Tuesday. It notes upcoming matchups with Westhope and Antler, a planned speech by Tom White, and Senior Harold Craig recovering from appendicitis amid final exams.

Eal Souris Westhope Tom White Harold Craig

Dr Walter Mills To Speak In Bottineau June 12

Dr Walter Thomas Mills, a noted state speaker, will address Bottineau June 12 at 7 PM. The event, likely at the fair grounds with Grand Theatre on reserve for bad weather, aims to discuss farmers concerns and referendum issues with business leaders and farmers urged to attend.

Walter Thomas Milla Bottineau Mille Fair Grounds Grand Theatre Mills Mr. Mills

Forestry Normal Notes on Opereta and Commencement

Tickets for the Opereta Bulbul on Friday evening June 6 may be secured at the banks. The operetta will be a one night event unless repeats are justified for Bottineau. Plans aim to tour two additional towns. Commencement exercises are open to the public. The State University credits earned amount to sixty semester hours, equating to two years toward a degree.

Bulbul Bottineau State University College of Education

Real Estate Transfers in Antler and Willow City North Dakota

This notice lists several real estate transfers including American Securities Company to Astro Sos for 1.50 dollars and multiple lot trades in Antler North Dakota Willow City and Gardens North Dakota. It also mentions a book sale note for a film titled The Goose and an unclear line about a Baye room for 40 head of cattle.

American Securities Company Astro Sos W. D Geo. A. Withey & Wife Antler Belol Dintriet Antler North Dakota Christena Gillespie & Husband Ansne Rorvik Emma M. Henry & Husband Bert Henry

State Capitol Happenings and Public Ownership Debate

At St Joseph Missouri public ownership groups push for municipal street railways while North Dakota voices critique. The piece notes North Dakota’s lone publicly owned line in Bismarck, public interest in new laws, a referendum set for June 26, and Governor Frasier urging a yes vote.

Pubuc North Dakota Public Ownership League of St. Joseph Capital Street Railway Frasier

Bank of North Dakota Bonds Issued and Attested

Governor Frazier and Treasurer Olson signed one thousand five percent bonds for the Bank of North Dakota on a Saturday. Three capitol employees blotting and folding completed the task in two hours and four minutes. Secretary of State Tom Hall will attest signatures and certify issuance next Monday before delivery to the bank.

Frazier Olson Bank of North Dakota Capital Capitol Tom Hall

Hall Blocks Bank Opening Over Bonds

Secretary Hall refused to sign the bonds delaying the Bank of North Dakota from starting business. The Attorney General then issued an opinion affirming the bonds should be signed. A mandamus action against Hall will proceed with a Supreme Court case set for Wednesday June 4. The delay costs the bank about 120 dollars daily as staff continue drawing salaries.

Hall Frazier Bank of North Dakota BONDS U. K Langer I.V. A Grant County Supreme 2 Clarks

Dairy Commissioner Seeks State Creamery Leases

Dairy Commissioner J. J. Osterhous begins state dairy operations by contracting with existing creameries for permission to manage them in the state’s name. He has sent letters to every creamery asking if each can be leased and requests responses.

J. J. Osterhous

Dakota Light and Power seeks state wide electric service

The Dakota Light and Power Company applies to the Railroad and Public Service Commission for multiple power plants and a trunk line across the state from Cando to Dickinson via Devils Lake Carrington Jamestown Lisbon Steele Dawson Bismarck and Dickinson. The plan aims to supply farm regions with electricity and light. The Industrial Commission authorizes J A McGovern to buy or lease two flour mills to support this year's wheat crop handling as part of state efforts. Resources reported by the Bank of North Dakota exceed 16 million dollars with funds held in state depositories. Bond sales of about 500 thousand dollars of capital stock will occur at a 2 percent premium led by J R Waters and J A Cathro.

Board of Railroad Commissioners Dakota Light Feat and Power Company Cando Devils New Rock- Carrington Jamestown Lisbon Via Steele Dawson Bismarck Idan Dickinson the Industrial Commission J. A. McGovern Mill and Elevator Association Bank of North Dakota J. R. Waters Jal Cathro Bank of North Iota

Medina Men Pay Expenses At Kerritsky Talk

Tom Hall said Medina businessmen covered Kerritsky’s expenses during his speech last week. General Angus Fraser, who will administer the soldier bonus, met with the industrial commission this week. About 300 soldiers have applied for the 25 monthly allowance, with Fraser predicting all applicants will be aided this year or next. The benefit pays 25 dollars per month for each month served to fund a home or education.

Tom Hall Medina Kerritsky Loier Law Aangus Fraser Industrial Commission Fraser

Bank Officials Named Deputy Directors of Publicity and Credits

Roy V Halliday and L P McAnene y named deputy directors of publicity and credits at the Bank of North Dakota. Both formerly served on the bank examiner's staff and will earn salaries of 3000 dollars per year.

Roy V Halliday L. P. McAneney Bank of North Dakota

War Veterans Employed Through Governor Frasier Efforts

Governor L. J. Frasier secured jobs for more than 30 veterans from three wars in state house positions. He often personally pursued employment for these men, and the article provides short sketches of several soldier-employees and how they obtained their posts.

L. J. Frasier State House Frazier

Memorial Day Observance With Indians at Cannon Ball and Fort Yates

Governor Lynn J. Frazier Supreme Justice R H Grace Commissioner J N Hagan and Major Leo Hurst attended Memorial day exercises with about two thousand Indians and some white men. The party traveled by automobile from Bismarck to Cannon Ball and then to Fort Yates for the ceremonies.

Lynn J. Frazier R. H. Grace J. N. Hagan Leo Hurst Cannon Ball Fort Yates Bismarck Cannon

County Eyes Grasshopper Control Fund and Poison Supply Centers

County Commissioners consider a fund to combat grasshoppers and to run the work under law. Poison supplies will be ordered for distribution to township Grasshopper Supervisors as centers arrive. Each township must appoint a Grasshopper Supervisor to organize the fight.

County Agent Reports Infested Acres In Township

The report directs lands in the township to be surveyed and total badly infested acres submitted to the County Agricultural Agent. J. M. Humphreys serves as County Agricultural Agent.

J. M. Humphreys

Waverly Hotel Opens in Minot Under New Manager

The Waverly Hotel of Minot opens with Ed Ehr as manager after thorough renovation. The building has been brightened with fresh paint in all rooms and halls and aims to please farmers and other visitors traveling to Minot to trade and stay overnight.

Waverly Hotel Minot Ed. Ehr Waverly

McGovern Named North Dakota Mill and Elevator Leader

J A McGovern of Fargo has been chosen by the Industrial Commission to head the North Dakota Mill and Elevator Association. The move aims to create a state owned elevator system enabling farmers to store grain in farm bins and at state terminals with warehouse receipts redeemable for loans, while the state handles grading and eventual sale of grain.

J. A. McGovern Fargo Hheir North Dakota E. F. Ladd Industrial Commission North Dakota Mill and Elevator Association McGovern Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce Old Line Old Line Elevator Companies Northwest Mill and Elevator Association

Centennial I O C F and Rebecca lodges event in Bottineau

The I O C F and Rebecca lodges of Bottineau County celebrate their 100th anniversary with a city gathering next Wednesday. The day includes a 10:30 am ball game, noon dinner, 1 pm parade, 2:30 pm speeches, lodge races, and a 4:30 pm ball game for married versus single members. Attendees are urged to bring lunch baskets and enjoy lemonade on the grounds.

Rebecca Bottineau County Bottineau Fair Grounds Tnru Westhope Kramer Souris Omemee Willow City Rebecca Lodge

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Sen. Cahill Stair Dell, Patterson J. ©. Miller Smith—Kauffman R. Mills Forestry Normal Notes Mize Peer Talmadge Vieck State Capitol ST. Joe, MO The Oliver S. Morris Hopper County C. F
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