Happenings at Willow and Nearby Towns This Week
Correspondents recount local events from Minot to Deep River. Notable items include the resignation of village marshal Garfield Crites and the board seeking a successor, plans to establish a druggist permit, and a large real and personal assessment of 189 515. 100. The text notes political debates on monuments, church society auctions, horticultural expansion, a Norwegian violinist performance, and ongoing church construction and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Stewart
Minot
Garfield Crites
Frank Fisk
3. B. Mahaney
Mr. Fisk
Oklahoma
N.D
Fred Kelly
Nelson Counties
McCain
B. Mahaney
Tom Gardner
Bottineau
Willow
Aheriff
W. Master & Co
Woodmen
Tees Alyist
Pennnypacker
Pennsylvania
Mathew Stanley Quay
Pannsylvania
Quay
North Dakota
Alex McKenzie
United States
Great
Alex
LaMoures, Littles, Simpona
Foxes, Et Omnes
Grennan
Marshalla
Hansbroughs
Haggarta
McGillivrays
Creels
Pattersons
Noblea
Ladies Aid Society
The
Synod Church
Anton Amundson
H. J. Hanson
Thoraday
Ernest Wolan
Nels Wolan
Starbuck
Minnesota
U. S
Ole Johnson
Elvind Aakus
Dees School House
Louis
Henry Tiegen
Norway
Larson
Halstad
Jemno
M. Hagen
Mra
Cupid's Busy Time as North Dakota Weddings Reported
A quiet wedding occurred June 18 at the Johnsgaard home uniting Anton Olean and Stella Syverson with Rev. K O Raftshol officiating. Bridesmaid was Olina Syversen. J M Brandford served as usher. The couple, both known in Bottineau, left for Minot and the west after their ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amil Johnsgaard
Anton Olean
Stella’ Syverson
K. O. Raftsbol
J. M. Brandford
Broomeman
Olina Syverson
Bottineau
Olson
Bottineau fair week races promise best meet yet
The Bottineau art Club hosts a three day racing meet with four famed Canadian horses in a $500 purse. Towns across North Dakota Minnesota and Manitoba send entries for pace and trot events, with judges timekeepers and music all arranged. Special railroad rates aim to boost attendance as good purses attract top horses and regional teams to Deloraine and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bottineau Art Club
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
Manitoba
Eaton
Minneapolis
John Gleason
Deloraine
Curt Lord
Cando
Rehoaen
H. O. Sheldon
Carl Martin
Ernest Lackie
Weathope
Souris
Omiemee
Bennett's
Déloraine
Sureee
Ecmeray
Cart
George Perry
Moowejaw
Delbur G
C. B. Giddings
Campbell Minn
Trouble
H. A. Dina
Bouris
Holly Wilcox
Hamilton Wilcox
Griswold
George F
Qo. Barnard
Langdon
N. D
Jimmie Firitte
A. McLachlan
Glenwood
Queenwood
Geo. DeLisle
Valhalla
N.D
Texas
Ralph
R H Jones
Britton
D. Willet Sheldon
B. E. Jones
D. Florence D
Geo
W. Jones
Williston
Frank B
Joe Carson
Winnipeg
Man
Ernie M
Natron & Sterling
Gourts
McCoy
A. J. Huget
Bourts
Nona Wilkes
Perry
Moosejaw
N. W
Florence D
J. J. Dougherty
Park Hiver
N. D. Bret
H. McManus
Grand Forks
T. K
P MuBride
Wahpeton
D. B. Collies
Oaudo
Pesrihheart
Geo. W. Newton
de. McCoy
A. J. Mughes
Carl Clohn
Geo Perry
Bottineau Race Week Attracts Top Horses For Three Days
Northern offers a one and a third rate from Weathope to Bottineau for three race days with a 2500 purse for a free for all. Top Canadian runners Harry O Chestnut Democracy and Joe Interest are entered with marks near 2 08. Bottineau postmasters salaries rise Omemee Westhope and Willow City changes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Weathope
Minot
Devils Lake
Bottineau
Harry O
Chestnut
Democracy
Joe Interest
Ole
Bottineau County
Omemee
Westhope
Willow City
Hospital location debate for United Lutheran church in Rugby
Mr Peter Scott and Rev K O Raftahol attended a Rugby meeting to decide the hospital site for the United Lutheran church in Sheyenne district. Bottineau offered 7.00 toward placement, Rugby could offer 96800. A lively discussion followed with Raftshol and Scott arguing Bottineau's claim. Decision postponed to July 6, with optimistic prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Scott
Raftahol
Rugby
United Lutheran Church of
Norwegians in America Send Cablegram to Norway Stand Imitation
The Norwegian storthing's independence move sparks joy among local Norse descendants. Messages from John Flutie Iver M Brandford and Peter Scott, all from Lesja, Norway, reach Col. Paul P. Scott in Leaja. The cablegram pledges support for Norges Aire and American Norsemen. The note praises the storthing and foresees bloodless victory for Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storthing
Norway
Storting
Menara
John Flutie
Iver M. Brandford
Peter Scott
Lesja
Paul P. Scott
Peter
Joe Scott
Leaja
Leaja, Rhee Staa Med Btorthinget
Norges Aire
Amerikanske Nordmends Onske
John Flittie Iver M. Brandford
Norwegian Congress For
Skaal
Canadian horses pass customs for Minot Bottineau races
On May 12 twenty six Canadian racing horses cleared Portal North Dakota customs en route to Minot and Bottineau events. Included are three of the fastest harness horses in Canada. Officials expect lively action at the upcoming meets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portal
N D
Minot
Bottineau
Canada
Meeting of the Minor District of Methodist Ministers
The Association of the Minor District of Methodist Ministers held in Bottineau from June 8 to 11, a landmark in the local church history. The program featured debates on church interest, social life and preaching, with leaders including Rev. J. G. Moore and Rev. J. G. Moode guiding sessions and speeches by Dr Robertson and Rev. F. E. Mossman amid lovefeast services and a warm community welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church of
Bottineau
J. G. Moore
E. 0. Grimes
D. F. Anderson
New York City
North Dakota
J. G. Moode
Rome
W. M. Bryant
University of Grand Forks
Robertson
F. E. Mosssman
F. E. Mossman
Committee On
J. C. Moore
Epworth League
A. J. Allen
Baptist Church
F. M. McCoy
Presbyterian Church
Young couple marries after matinee proposal
A Boston Globe report notes a young man and woman planned to wed after a theatre matinee with a line about surprise, suggesting possible divorce later. The Fargo Forum adds irrigation debates can trigger optimism about crops, describing irrigation’s perceived value and influence on farmers faced with parched fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
Fargo Forum
Great Northern Announces Low Fare for Race Meet travel
The Great Northern railway offers a one and one third fare over all lines including branches from Devil Lake to Bottineau via Minot for the big race meeting. Travel to the event and see the races. ask your agent for full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railroad
Devila Lake
Minot
Bottineau
Funeral of Mrs John H Welch Details Illness and Family
After nearly four years of paralysis and a stroke two months ago Ann Elizabeth Welch nee Reynolds died at 8 AM yesterday. Born March 26 1859 in Concord Michigan she married April 8 1880 and moved to Kent Ontario before settling in this county. Survived by seven children Ross Victor Walter Jay Rayly Hoy Dora Belle Lena Martha Bertha. Funeral services Sunday at 2 o clock under the auspices of the organization she cherished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Welch
Valley of Death
Ann Elizabeth Welch
Ross Vicla
Waljter Jay
Rayly Hoy
Dora Belle
Lena
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County News
Eidsvold and
Meadow
Eidswold
Mra Kongalie
Grand Harbor
Moon
Siren Tan
W. H. Hills
Ely
George Kongslie
Deep River
Cupid
Olson ‘Syverson
Ole Thoragard
Elle Nyjoken
K. OG. Raftshol
John J. Holden
Anna Ly Forith
U. S. Church
Methodist Ministers Association
Thia
Port
Oregonian
Mark ‘I'wain
Dewnpaper
E. D. E. N. Southworth
Fairmount News
Bottinean Courant
Omemee Herald
Lisbon
Free Presa
J. F. Haskett
Jim Hatch
Deep River Bridge
Veara
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