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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
1
William KR Slack son of Myron C Slack of Newburg drowned while swimming with companions on the Mouse River about nine feet deep near the clubhouse. Brothers made multiple rescue attempts risking their own lives. The body was recovered about half an hour later. Funeral held in Newburg under M W A auspices.
The column notes a June 23 dance at the vide with many invited attendees. Last Friday's event was a success. A Ladies Aid auction at H Nicholson's drew smaller crowds due to church meetings. Auto trips from Deloraine reported good road conditions. Mrs J Smith visited Deloraine on Monday. Weather favored camping in recent days. A baby boy was born to Ole Houge on June 11. The Lady of the Lake passenger boat at the West side is now ready for business.
Bottineau delegates John Neville Dan White Ferdinand Beyers Otto Charnholm and Knox Ferguson reported a splendid Fireman's Tournament in Wahpeton last week. Officers elected included President Charles Russell Devils Lake First vice president J E Howrie Wahpeton Second vice president A Lee Hatton Secretary H L Reade Bismarck Treasurer J L Henry Edgely Statistical secretary J H Taylor Mandan Trustees John F Charmley Kenmare Michael Tschida Glen Allin George Stanley Casselton International delegate John Kelly Grafton Williston won the next meeting.
As June nears its close the best time for pruning shade trees is passing rapidly. During the month the trees grow quickly and the wounds made become larger and more exposed to disease and pests. Homeowners are urged to act now to prune selectively and maintain tree health.
Residents urged to prune trees soon to prevent rot and disease with pruning finishing within two weeks. Prof. F E Older of the School of Forestry offers free evening assistance and instruction through July 4 to aid the effort.
A large group of about 75 youths staged a loud charivari in the Dana residence area lateTuesday night, celebrating the upcoming wedding of Professor J Allan Kemp. The prank spanned an hour and a half, ending at Fladeland Williams drug store with cigars and soft drinks, followed by two parades and a serenade. Kemp expressed a wish for quieter, earlier noise and a future visit.
Miss Helen Cathro hosted a linen shower Tuesday afternoon from 4 to 6 for Miss Lottie McArthur whose upcoming wedding is noted elsewhere. Nine close friends attended and gave many beautiful gifts along with written advice and best wishes. Refreshments were served.
James Counts was arrested Saturday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff McKinnon on a charge that previously led to a district court bound over in fall 1908 for obtaining property under false pretenses. He escaped from jail soon after that commitment and has not been seen locally until recently. He is now jailed awaiting trial.
An advertisement urges readers to try the Northern Telephone Company's long distance service offering prompt, satisfactory service at moderate costs. The copy emphasizes accessibility and affordability for customers seeking reliable communications.
The Courant proclaims Bottineau as peerless for its 1909 agricultural output. It notes Bottineau ranked second in spring wheat and oats, produced the most wild hay, and led in elevators and lumber yards, underscoring growing farm homes and infrastructure while promising further facts.
Mrs Ben Morden of Seattle visited Willow City last week along with Mrs Griff Gibson of Max bass and Mrs Gibson of Bottineau. Miss Ida McDonnell of Barton visited Miss Lilian Cooke. J H Cooke and Lillian and Marguerite were Barton visitors. School election Tuesday passed quietly with Robertson Kragrud and M Ostby elected.
An event of music ice cream and cake will be held at Central school grounds Thursday evening June 29 from 7 30 to 10 00. The band has special music and invites all citizens and businesspeople to attend to provide financial support previously supplied mainly by local business leaders.
Redward Lokken returned from Montana as the Carbury Overalls defeated the Boundary Hustlers in a Sunday baseball game in Carbury. The win comes with little prior practice since the team organized only this summer. Attending church meeting were Mr and Mrs Aug Wall and daughter Marie, Mr and Mrs Carl Wall, and Mr and Mrs Ole Berg.
J Gorder purchased a washing machine run by a small gasoline engine this week, easing labor. Oak Valley will play the overalls next Sunday at Carbury, promising a good game. Mrs O O Wareberg enjoys a visit from her brother and sister and expects her father Rev Hagen from Wisconsin soon.
The annual picnic of the School of Forestry was held last Friday in the foothills of Turtle Mountains. Many students, including former attendees and most of this year's group, attended and reported an ideal, enjoyable day.
Community notes report a well observed flag day with Postmaster Jenks and children learning marching commands. G H Moen plans a vacation in Starbuck Minnesota. Dan Teeviins recovering in bed. Russell and Souris baseball tied 3 3 after nine innings as crowd watches. Two election tickets chosen with FE Moon and Thos Yearn as caucus nominees and Thatcher and Fairweather elected. R R Miller and Theodore Evenson travel to Devils Lake for business and events. Houses moved and construction in progress. mail delays noted as Sunday Bible reading persisted.
Real estate transfers list several warranty deeds filed for record in Bottineau county last week. Ludvig B. Wall transfers to Andrew Hesseberg for $1, lot 22 in block 163 on 76. Fred H. Stoltze and wife transfer to Piper Howe Lumber Co for $1, lots 7 8 9 10 11 and 12 in block 11 Souris. Fred H. Stolze and wife transfer to another party for $1, lots 7 8 9 10 11 and 12 in block 14 Westhope.
The Mother Superior of the Holy Sisters of the Presentation in Wild Rice North Dakota indicates a hospital will likely be established in Bottineau by October first this year. Sisters may come from Chicago or Springfield to oversee the new facility as local clubs arrange the building on a creek site near the School of Bar grounds. Joseph Andriets is credited for advancing Bottineau’s claim. doctors foresee steady use and strong community benefit from the hospital.
Commencement exercises at Maxbuss were held Friday evening June 16 with Sept Layne in attendance. Public closing exercises took place at school No 3 Loon Lake district led by Miss Julia Lindberg. Summer school final announcements are at printers and will be distributed upon receipt. The department of public instruction has not secured new school laws from printers. expect delivery to county superintendent by month end and mail to district clerks.
Instruments filed with the register of deeds on Monday convey title to five elevators formerly run by the Heising Elevator company to Barnum Grain Company of Duluth. The properties at Bottineau Willow City Westhope Newbury and Truro were sold for a consideration of five dollars each.
Friends announce the marriage of Jeremiah Daly of Roth and Kathleen Loretta Madden, formerly of this city, at the bride’s sister Mrs. John Carmody’s home in Hillsboro North Dakota on Wednesday June 14. The couple are well known locally and wished a good life for them.
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