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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
5
Official county paper lists post office times with arrivals and departures. It shows daily operations from early morning to evening, noting Wednesday service and limited Sunday closures.
An assortment of local notices including church programs at M B Church with a talk on Manhood as Tasted verty by Pastor C Johnston, a Lake Metigoshe outing June 19, an open meeting of the Rottineau W C T U at the Methodist church June 14, and a correction about township road overseer resignation clarifying John Patterson’s resignation and Robt Nichol Sr appointed official.
A meeting at the M. E. Ahureh next Monday evening aims to celebrate John Wesley birth by organizing an Epworth League. Pastor F. C. Jouseron invites all. Previous events drew attendees despite poor weather. Snow observed on mountains last week with snow over a foot in places. A Merchants Bank hall gathering decided to support a Fourth of July celebration, with Bowes guiding as chair. A meeting tonight will finalize plans and financing, including terms for Gay Scott Land and Loan Co.
A brief catalog note touts essential goods for health and toilet use. The stock is described as complete with an exportment selection, highlighting practical items for daily needs.
Local notices cover sermons at the Baptist church with Pastor Peter Mitchell, a Sunday service at Ferguson school house, and a Children's Day program at the Presbyterian church. Reports include railroad extension news to Bottineau, social updates, real estate notices, weather impacts on farming, and upcoming elections for village bonding.
A Skandinavian passenger stranded for fare leaped from a 35 mph train near Leeds, escaping unharmed after a water splash. The Presbytery of Minpewankan met in Bottineau with Rev McIntyre licensed to preach and Rev Stone installed as pastor, delivering a major service and a warm church welcome.
Dewey region baby news lists Mr Murdock Matheson and Mrs Jane Patterson as parents of a baby boy born January 1. Peter Hailey returns from a lumber trip hearty while Stetley shows off a new wheel. Pears McPherson travels to Ontario after a Tuesday stay. Willow City society bulletin notes a Wednesday evening event.
Town letters describe farm work, dances, road grading, and local personalities. Mentions include Miss King’s illness recovery, Perrin’s broncho busting, George Edmonson returning home, a Shamrock Hotel dance, and a German reader praising Chamberlain’s Pain Balm after his wife’s back pain relief.
Local dealer announces a complete line of photo supplies for amateur photographers in Bot aineau. Call on me when you require anything in this line during the May 23 to June 30 period.
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