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Newspaper

The Bottineau Courant

Location

Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1912

Page

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Busy commencement week at State School of Forestry

The State School of Forestry hosts a busy commencement period with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. G W Barnum, a Shakespeare play Outdoors, a student alumni picnic, and Friday commencement exercises. John H Worst will deliver the commencement address, William T Cox will speak on forestry, and diplomas will be awarded to five graduates. The Bottineau Military band provides music with local singers.

State School of Forestry G. W. Barnum Mesdames Gleason McMillen Charnholm Miss Best Mesers Falkenstein Weeks Sandstrom Scott Hark Shakespeare Rex Meighen Amiens Peter Scott Jacques Hugh Wright LeBeau Frederick Edith Beyer Oliver Edith Beyer Frederick Orlando Rowland de Bois Carl Christianson Adam Oliver SeReep Shes Louis McKeen Touchstone Olen Peice Rex Meighen Corin Bear Louis McKeen Silvius Seratariane Selmer Simonson William Audrey Hugh Wright Aghter Charlotte Renick Celia Clara Larson Oak Creek Forestry John H. Worst Agricultural College William T. Cox Minnesota Olive Richardson Marjorie Meighen Isabelle Mclntosh Hugh Wright Bottineau

Farmers Slipped One Over In Bottineau School Vote

Reported in Bottineau on a Tuesday election many local voters appear to have overlooked the school affair. Officials say turnout was light and the outcome likely favored the measure under review.

Bottineau

Meighen Family Relocates to Westhope

The Nat Meighen family moved to Westhope on Saturday evening to make a new home there. Mr. Meighen has worked in Westhope for several years, but the family stayed here for schooling. They are held in high esteem and their departure will be regretted in this city.

Nat Meighen Westhope Mr. Meighen Meighens

Editor Drake Injured In Printing Press Accident

A. J. Drake publisher of the Westhope Standard sustained a serious injury when a gasoline engine bucked during a job. He attempted to engage the foot treadle while the press ran, his hand caught in the crank and the palm nearly severed, likely sidelining him from work.

A. J. Drake Westhope Standard

Sheldon A Busy Man in Optometry Notes

H Q Sheldon the optical specialist from Grand Forks will visit Fargo next Monday and Tuesday for the state optometry examinations. He is president of the annual opticians convention in session the balance of the week.

H. Q. Sheldon Grand Forks Daily Papers Sheldon Fargo Opticians

Russell Brown Nuptials Tie Local High School Pair

J Clayton Russell eldest son of Mr and Mrs H R Russell and Miss Helen B Brown a former high school teacher and assistant principal united in marriage Sunday evening June 2 at the Methodist church Rev W H Walker officiating The couple were supported by Miss Bess Smith and Mr H B Brown They will reside on the groom's farm west of the city beginning their new home life.

J.clayton Russell H. R. Russell Helen B. Brown Methodist Church W. H. Walker Bess Smith H. B. Brown Russell

Thirteen Diplomas Granted at Local High School Ceremony

The class of 1912, thirteen students, received diplomas after a week of programs at the opera house and school. Orations covered topics from socialism to immortality, with a large chorus and multiple musical numbers. Diplomas were presented by Board President Fiesee after a lengthy class address by C. L. Cole.

Clase Mary Clark Mary Russell Fern McKeen Maude Woods Ida Nansen Synthia Scholfield Mildred McIntosh Lillian Stevens Maisie Dickinson Nora Kalbfleisch Mabel Lindberg Bottineau Lillian Serene America Robert Ruelle Scholfield Meadows Fair Barnum Cole Brown Scott Donizetti Lucia de Lamtmermoor Mia. Cole Carol of the Lark Gleen Mesdames Cole Gleason C. L. Cole Fielder Board of Education Fiesee Messrs. Scott Ole

Doings in County Court License actions and estate hearings

County court events include licenses to mortgage real estate in the G C Riley estate and to sell real property in the Albert B Armstrong estate. Mortgaging reports in Matthew D McMahon estate were approved. Will proof and probate for William Logan postponed. Administrators appointed in Ole Vinje estate. Final account hearing set for F W Schroeder estate. Marriage license issued to John Clayton Russell and Helen B Brown.

G. C. Riley Albert B. Armstrong Matthew D. McMahon William Logan

Charivari Serenade for New Mr and Mrs Rus

Friends of Mr and Mrs J Clayton Rus held a lively Tuesday serenade. They performed on tin pans and other instruments to pleasing tones, and the newlyweds behaved beautifully with no encore.

J. Clayton Russell

Swat the Fly How to kill flies and curb disease

Advice urging pest control to prevent disease by killing flies. Emphasizes flies spread typhoid fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria, and cholera infantum, and outlines methods: screening, sanitation, heat treatment with carbolic acid, formaldehyde solution, pyrethrum powder, bichromate of potash, and kerosene in drains.

Circus Coming July 2 Brings Joy to City Children

Gollmar Bros. big circus will visit on Tuesday July 2. The note urges young and old to attend and enjoy a wholesome outing, with children likely to be excited and well behaved at the event.

Gollmar Bros. Big Circus

Bottineau Leads in Mankota League Victory Over Deloraine

Bottineau beat Deloraine 27 to 20 in a Memorial Day home game at the fairgrounds. Mont Woods pitched effectively for Bottineau, with Deloraine fielding a strong squad. Score by innings and full box show Bottineau tagging Swarts for five runs and Deloraine for five, in a 1:37 game. County and local officials listed after the game.

Fair Grounds Deloraine Mont Woods Woods John T. Neville Uottincan Epin Nordin Miller Oo White O Lo Mitley Peters Binbolt Delorine Bisset Swartz Bottineau Strut Swarts Delorain Deloraine Pire J. T. Neville

Reception for A. W. Smith Marks Commencement Close

At the close of the commencement exercises last Friday evening a reception was held honoring A. W. Smith former superintendent of the city schools. Miss Helen B. Brown and Mr. C. L. Cole gave short addresses for the faculty. Mr. Smith spoke in a cheerful mood. Ice cream and cake were served.

A. W. Smith Helen B. Brown C. L. Cole Mr. Smith

Candidates Filed for June Primary In This County

List shows Democratic candidates filing by 2 PM for June primary. Names include Representative 28th district J L Gorder W H Lackey S L Page. County Auditor George H Hebert. County Treasurer H R B. Sheriff J T McGovern. Clerk of Court Frank A Schmelzer. States Attorney J J Weeka. Register of Deeds Ward Johnston.

James Hill H.C. Harty C. C. Jacobson Edward O. Haraldson Walter Masters J.P. Simon J. C. Miller Emil Johnagaard Harry D. Convis L. P. Sandstrom Matt Johnson Jesse H. Weaver W. H. Adams V. Ormsby Soule Register of Deeds Jos Quamme W. B. Rea John McKenzie A. E. Layne J. K. Barkway L. J. Larson George Sidener J. L. Gorder W. H. Lackey 5. L. Page George H. Hebert H. RB J. T. McGovern Frank A. Schmelzer J. J. Weeka Register of Deede Ward Johnston

Fire Laddies Set to Attend 29th Williston Tournament

A fifteen man fire brigade from Bottineau will depart Monday to compete in the 29th annual Williston tournament next week. They have new uniforms and equipment and aim to set state records for Bottineau through strong performance and team pride.

Williston Bottineau

Delegates Attend Williston State Meeting

Six delegates from Turtle Mountain lodge 1 O O F the Daughters of Rebekah and the local Encampment traveled to Williston on Monday for the annual state meeting. Delegates include Meschines G C Riley W R Melntost George Clark P B Ferguson F W Cathra and Dan White.

Turtle Mountain Lodge 1 Daughters of Rebekah Williston Meschines G. C. Riley W. Rk. Melntost Messrs George Clark P. B. Ferguson F. W. Cathra Dan White

Postponed Opening Dance At East Side Hotel

Mrs. A. Lallum announced the opening dance at the hotel on the East Side Lake Metigoshe will be postponed to Saturday evening June 15. The dining room remains open and early arrivals will be well cared for. Communications about cottages boating and other rentals indicate North Dakota’s leading summer resort will be well patronized this year.

Quamme Retains High Gun Trophy After Rough Shoot

Jos Quam kept the high gun trophy at the regular gun club shoot held last Friday evening. A special shoot followed on Tuesday evening with gunners practicing in bad weather as high winds caused low scores, 72 percent being the best.

Jos. Quamme

Daly Arrest Tied to Maxbass Liquor Handling

Frank X. Daly, formerly a station agent at Maxbass and briefly in this city, was arrested at Ray on Memorial Day over an alleged offense related to liquor handling during his time at Maxbass.

Frank X. Daly Maxbass Ray Memorial Day Maxbaas

Burglary at Overly Store Targets Smokes and Cash

Robbery at Jay O. Smith’s drug store in Overly on Sunday night stole cigars and cash from the till. Post office in the same building not confirmed. home talent is suspected.

Jay O. Smith Overly

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Worst C. W. Fielder J. A. Johnson Charles Whitteran Dark Horse Johnson Whitteron W. R. McIntosh G. K. Vikan Drake Russell-Brown Clayton Russell Baker's Dozen Ole Vinje F. W. Schroeder John Clayton Russell Charivari Party Ana Bottineau Leads J. F. Haskett Knox Ferguson P. B. Stanton Marion W. Swearingen Steve Colston Arthur Milley Tuoo Yantinway Delonte
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