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Newspaper

The Bottineau Courant

Location

Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1916

Page

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Bottineau County Picnic Draws County Wide Attendance

The Bottineau County Nonpartisan league hosts a large picnic on Monday June 12 at the Bottineau County Fair grounds with speeches from Lynn J. Frazier and other speakers. Omemee and Willow City battle in a fast ball game as band music and civic events accompany the day despite possible rain.

Bottineau County Bottineau Nonpartisan League Lynn J. Frazier Opera House Hennessy L. L. Stair Jamee Miller Commercial Club W.H. McIntosh A. O. Williams W. M. Smith J. J. Weeks

Dance Accident at Charles Abbey Farm Barn

Thirty people at a barn dance near Gilby were dumped from the second story after barn supports failed. Four were injured, two seriously burned, as the structure collapsed during the party at the Charles Abbey farm two miles east and two miles south of Gilby.

Grand Forke Jones Charles Abbey Gilby

Farmer Debate Challenge Prompts North Dakota Rally

A Souris journalist in the Souris Messenger issues a public challenge from a Bottineau county Nonpartisan League member urging a debate on whether the Farmers Nonpartisan League harms farmers and the state. The writer suspects an unnamed “debating farmer” or elevator man may be behind the move and criticizes the Associated press style of coverage.

Souris Bottineau County Nonpartisan League Farmers Nonpartisan League North Dakota E. L. Garden Omemee Herald

Damaged Tires Reported Near Lode Farm Slough

The Sherwood Tribune notes several cars on the way to and from the ball game at Lorain suffered badly cut or punctured tires from glass and tacks scattered along a temporary trail around a slough on the Lode farm.

Sherwood Loraine Sherwood Tribune

Marriage Licenses Listed For Early June

June 5 John C. Franzna and Miss Orpha Grimes both of Newburg. June 5 Adolph Stoeser and Miss Gina Johnson both of Newburg. June 7 Roy T. Sidener and Miss Helen M. Hilpley both of Lansford. June 8 Ira Thomas and Miss Margaret Chapman both of Russell. A.M. Hagen was a business visitor from Westhope Saturday.

John C. Franzna Orpha Grimes Newburg Adolph Stoeser Gina Johnson Roy T. Sidener Helen M. Hilpley Lansford Ira Thomas Margaret Chapman Russell

Fatal Accident Near Westhope Claims Fritz Jesmer

Fred Jesmer youngest son of Mr and Mrs E A Jesmer was killed in a farm accident near Westhope last evening. While returning a tethered colt to the barn the animal started running dragging the boy over rocks. His head struck a rock fracturing the skull and he died before Dr Perrin could reach the home.

Westhope Fred Jesmer E. A. Jesmer Fritz

A Challenge to Falky to Debate in Eidsvold Hall

A letter to The Courant defends L. L. Stair as an honest leader in Equity and unions, criticizes the Souris Messenger and Newburg convention informants, and invites Falkenstein to a public debate in Eidsvold township hall on whether the Farmers Nonpartizan League serves state interests best, outlining the proposed resolution.

the Courant Souris Messenger L. L. Stair Stair League Equity Chamber of Commerce Newburg Geo. White White O. K Falkenstein Ebidsvold Farmers Nonpartizan League

Nonpartisan meetings planned in Minnesota towns in June

Botloe announces a series of nonpartisan meetings in Carbury Dunning Maxbaes Eidavold Landa Omemee Deep Newburg Eckman Hurd and surrounding areas. Discussions cover cooperatives for Farmers elevators terminal elevators and a Bottineau county publishing company with sessions from June 13 to June 26 at 8 00 pm and related times.

Bottineau County Carbury Dunning Maxbaes Eidavold

Great Northern Contemplates New Rockford to Rugby Line

A rumor says the Great Northern plans a New Rockford to Rugby line to join the Antler branch and extend north across the border. Survey crews are at work between New Rockford and Rugby, suggesting possible construction affecting Hattineau and towns along the route.

Great Northern New Rockford Rugby Antler Hattineau

Have Ordered Auto Banners for Northwood Booster

Mr. A. J. Huse of Northwood North Dakota wrote to the St Paul office saying he is a booster for Equity Co operative Exchange and wants banners on his car to advertise the Exchange. He included his support and the dates for the Annual National Convention. The Exchange last Saturday placed on the banners.

A. J. Huse Northwood North Dakota St. Paul Equity Co-Operative Exchange Exchange

Exchange seeks banners and buttons from boosters

A St. Paul firm to supply banners for the Exchange and invites North Dakota farmers with autos to request banners. The Exchange also ordered buttons promoting the coming National Convention and hopes boosters will wear them through the summer.

St. Paul North Dakota Exchange

Gopher poison incident kills eight horses at farm

Frank Yale faced a costly mishap when eight of his horses died within minutes after eating poisoned oats. Despite locking the oats in a shed, the horses forced entry and consumed the toxin, prompting alarm in Mohall area.

Frank Yale Mohall

Auto Tags Issued Gut 1916 Outlook In North Dakota

In Bismarck on June 3 the secretary of state reported that over 26 000 auto tags were issued on June 1 alone, surpassing the 24 908 issued for all of 1915. If this rate continues 1916 totals will exceed 35 000.

Bismarck Secretary of State

North Dakota State Grange Plans June Convention

The annual convention will be held in Bismarck from June 21 to 25. About 200 accredited state delegates are expected, with a large number of additional visitors anticipated.

Bismarck North Dakota State Grange

Home Auto Company Opens in Bottineau

The Home Auto Company, a new Bottineau firm with $25,000 capital, will be incorporated by Jacob Ohmart and Ole Hendrickson. It plans a fireproof 50 by 120 foot brick garage on vacant lots east of the Turtle Cafe, with E A Moline contracted to build. occupancy expected in six weeks under Jacob Obmart, local Overland dealer.

The Home Auto Company Bottineau Jacob Ohmart Ole Hendrickson E. A. Moline Jacob Obmart Overland Dealer

County Court Probate and Estate Actions

June hearings include last will and testament filings for Gunlaug T. Skar and Jennie Johnston admitted to probate. J. J. Weeks appointed administrator with will annexed. Reports of sale for Malcolm A. Stewart and Lillie M. Rodney estates confirmed.

Gunlaug T. Skar Jennie Johnston J. J. Weeks Malcolm A. Stewart Lillie M. Rodney

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