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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1909
Page
1
About a hundred legislators and state officials were invited by Bottineau Commercial Club to Lake Metigoshe on June 29 and 30. Over forty have signaled intention to attend, with a possible turnout exceeding fifty. A special car will attach to the Antler flyer at Rugby for travel.
Lansford Times reports a Tuesday morning dust explosion at the H Gage elevator in Hurd blew off the cupola, wrecked the building, and ignited a fast spreading blaze. Within half an hour the fire engulfed the structure, hindering rescue efforts and diverting attention to protecting adjacent buildings. no further details were provided.
The county auditor’s office notes new hunting permit rules. Out of town residents must obtain a state form from the game and fish board of control with personal details and a local witness’s signature. The process replaces the old 75 cent, county-level application.
Three exciting games will feature the Bottineau county fair on July 29 and 30. East and west side teams, consisting of top county players, will compete for a $300 purse with $200 to the winners and $100 to the runners up. Morning games Thursday and Friday, plus a Friday event, promise rivalrous entertainment.
New legislation requires the register of deeds to mail registered notices within ten days after filing an affidavit of publication of mortgage foreclosure. The duty now targets the record title owner and every subsequent mortgagee, replacing the prior practice of publication alone.
The register of deeds files an affidavit asserting notices were sent. Law holds him liable in civil action if he fails to comply, for damages suffered by the party entitled to notice due to such failure.
Hat of warranty deeds recorded in Bottineau county includes transfers from Gumucth Brunskill to Joseph Shaw and from James Kyle to David M Kyle, and several others. Records show parcels in Gate’s addition, Newburg, Willow City, and Overly, with values and lot descriptions in sections 20 16 3 74 and 2 38 84, among others.
A brief notice touts a long distance service from the Northern Telephone company. The message emphasizes reaching people through their network and promotes the service as a key business method.
Judge John H. Kirk adjourned the Jane term of county court after sentencing F. E. Carlson for illegal liquor sales at Landa and Wm. H. Fleming for an assault on T. E. O Mala. Carlson’s $500 bond was forfeited as he did not appear. Fleming’s penalty includes jail time, fines, and costs with an appeal filed. The jury found for plaintiff in Westacott v Mellon for damages of 25 dollars on a 625 dollar claim. state liquor nuisance case against Dan Scott returned not guilty. Several cases were continued or awaiting further action, including J Varvard extortion and Louis Riebe et al.
Bottineau area items include Fred Horning filing a claim in Alberta. Westhope hosts Yankee Robinson show on July 6. Souris council debates gravel streets and local building activity. Numerous movements, marriages, appointments, and travels across Kramer, Omemee, Lansford, Russell, Souris, Westhope, and Willlow City with local schools, post offices, and businesses noted.
Permission to withdraw the information granted by the court. Kottineau county births reported include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. John Dinions northeast of Kramer, a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Garwood six miles east of Souris, a son for Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Bowen of Omemer, a son for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lundy of West Hope, a son for Mr. and Mrs. A. J. McKee of Westhope, a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones of Russell, and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Crotea of Overly.
The North Dakota School of Forestry closes a successful year with enrollment at 74, higher than last year, and more students pursuing advanced work. A main building and a new greenhouse are funded, with fall term opening September 26. President J Allen Kemp will tour the East after July 1, while faculty stay for summer duties.
The case questions if the recent legislature validly defined alcoholic beverages. Defendants argue defining alcohol content is beyond legislative power, rendering the law void. If upheld, manufacturers of any beverage with trace alcohol could be barred, since experts testify sub two percent alcohol is non intoxicating.
The following assessors have completed their work and turned in their books at the county auditor’s office. John W. Reep Scandia E B Hagen Benue Hans L Gardsmoe Wellington G A Hanson Roland John Wigeby Sherman Warren Edwards Kane H B Halldorson Souris Geo E Arneson Overlyville A W Yerrington Wheaton Ed Berg Eidsvold Theo Shefte Starbuck Peter Halvorson Cutbank Frank T Lembke Lansford Anthony Elm Elms E A Borsheim Wayne Nels P Nelson Hoffman J B Buchholz Russell vil John Joern Tacoma Advertise in The Courant.
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