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The Bottineau Courant

Location

Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1912

Page

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Incumbent Carries Three Coun. Hes for District Judge

County returns near ly all in. Simon Adjuami Barbara winners for offices. Primary drew little voter interest nationwide. Buchanan leads Hanna for governor. Hellstrom ahead of Jones in Democratic race. In Bottineau County, Republicans lead in several contests. A G Burr likely to win district judge with a big majority.

Buchanan Hanna C. A. Johnson Young Kirk Tuttle Bottineau County Congress Henry Miller Shaw Bessie Spencer Harry Barkway Morton Justice of Supreme Court Brucetree Tid Robinson A. G. Burr

Taft and Roosevelt at Republican convention start third party move

At Chicago convention Taft wins renomin ation with Sherman as vice president while Roosevelt faction relocates to form a new party. Roosevelt nominated on independent ticket as supporters vow cross party unity. Delegates tally 561 votes for Taft amid cheers and opposition groans. Roosevelt pledge to unite Americans under new party founders.

Chicago Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt William Howard Taft Ohio James Schoolcraft Sherman New York Taft Sherman Associated Press

Widow Margaret Langhaug dies after operation in local hospital

Margaret wife of Theodore Langhaug died early Wednesday morning at Johnson hospital after a serious operation. She was 47, born in Norway, and had lived in the county for years. Mother of nine children, seven living. Funeral this afternoon from the home with interment in Lutheran cemetery in the Turtle Mountains.

Margaret Theodore Langhaug Johnson Hospital Norway Lutheran Cemetery Turtle Mountains

Opening at East Side Lake Metigoshe Draws Visitors

Many residents and visitors gathered last weekend for the season opening at the East Side of Lake Metigoshe. The event featured Saturday dancing, lake excursions, and the steam launch Wahshegum in commission. Mrs. Lallum, owner of the East Side hotel, oversaw the guest care.

Lake Metigoshe

Surveyors Heading North of Souris with Base Lines

A U S government survey crew of seven men passed through en route to a point north of Souris. They run thirteen base lines along the Neche North Dakota to Sweet Grass Montana boundary. They carried a camp and tools totaling about a ton and a half on a large thirty horsepower White motor truck.

U. S Souris Neche N.D Sweet Grass Mont

Big Circus Here July 2 in Hattineau

The Gollmar Bros. Shows plan July 2 performances in Hattineau with six to eight acts visible at once in rings hippodrome and mid air to thrill audiences. The circus has risen to leading status on the road and promises abundant features and robust press praise.

Gollmar Bros Hattineau Gollmar Bros. Circus Gollmar

Gollmar Brothers Circus to Appear in Bottineau July 2

The Gollmar Brothers Shows will visit Bottineau for one day on Tuesday July 2 presenting multiple acts to please a cosmopolitan audience with diverse tastes. Two performances are scheduled, offering spectators a choice of attractions and entertainment.

Gollmar Brothers Bottineau

Arm Injury From Motor Crank At Work

A man from this city suffered a broken forearm while helping a friend start a gasoline motor Tuesday evening. The engine kicked back due to a bad timer arrangement, breaking the small bone just above the wrist.

C. R. Gleason

Joseph Pospisel Dies After Illness at 87

Joseph Pospisel aged about 87 died of heart failure Friday evening while entertaining neighbors. He had come from Bohemia three months ago and leaves a wife and six children in the old country. Funeral was held at 2 PM Sunday from his home and burial followed at Oak Creek cemetery.

Joseph Pospisel Bohemia Old Country Oak Creek Cemetery

Youth fined for cruelty to dog in city

A youth, who expressed intent to reform, was found torturing a dog with turpentine and paid a $5 fine plus costs after being taken up late last week. The incident was presented as an example of animal cruelty and the boy was tutored on its harms.

Big Dance at the Lake at Metigoshe July 3

Mrs A Lallum manager of the East Side Lake Metigoshe hotel announces a big dance on the evening of July 3 with the Staf ford orchestra furnishing music and a good time assured.

Bryan Victory Over Delegates Bid Shapes 1908 Platform

W J Bryan secured a victory over the national committee by overturning the seating of the South Dakota delegates. He predicted the adoption of his money trust resolutions as part of the party platform. Nominations were to be made this evening withWilson or Bryan favored for the ticket.

South Dakota W. J. Bryan National Committee Money Trust Wilson Bryan

Nomination likely late as convention opens with chair race

The Baltimore Democratic National Convention faces a late nominating deadline. Alton B. Parker defeated Bryan 576 to 510 for temporary chairman, signaling conservative influence. Wilson gains momentum after South Dakota seating and Burke releasing delegates. Progressives may back Wilson or Bryan with a split risk for a third party if a conservative is chosen.

Baltimore Bryan Alton B. Parker Wilson South Dakota Burke North Dakota

Roosevelt Nomination Aims to Spark Rapid Organizing Drive

The article notes a provisional Roosevelt nomination built on principles like Thou shalt not steal and outlines plans for state conventions starting tomorrow and a national gathering likely in August. It quotes Roosevelt accepting the nomination with a willingness to step aside if the new party chooses another standard bearer.

Roosevelt Finois

Omemee Fourth of July Band Engagement

The Bottineau Military band has been engaged to play at Omemee on the Fourth of July. The event is expected to draw a large attendance and indicates strong local celebration plans.

Bottineau Omemee

Farmers Held Picnic at Starbuck Township

The Starbuck Township farmers club hosted its annual meeting and a large picnic at the Johnson farm. Attendees enjoyed a program with music, speeches by M. B. Johnson F. X. Calnan and J. F. Haskett, plus footraces and a boys versus girls ball game. A second big picnic is planned tomorrow in Eidsvald township at H. J. Hanson's home with the same speakers.

Starbuck Township Farmers’ Club Johnson Farm M. B. Johnson F. X. Calnan J. F. Haskett

Trimble Succeeds Malden as Imperial Elevator Auditor

Minneapolis visitor Malden served as Imperial Elevator auditor here and turned the office over to John Trimble of Westhope. Peter Sorenson begins as Westhope agent. Malden has not announced future plans.

W. H. Day Minneapolis E. D. Malden Imperial Elevator Company John Trimble Westhope Peter Sorenson Mr. Malden

Doings in County Court and Estate Proceedings

Last week a guardianship hearing for the minor heirs of the Fred Warneke estate appointed Mrs. Augusta Warneke. On Monday June 24 J A Holbrenden of Souris petitioned to appoint G S Ogren as administrator for the Lars I Grayseth estate. A license to wed was issued today to L E Tremblay and Miss Ida Glace, both of Antler.

Fred Warneke Augusta Warneke J. A. Holbrenden Souris G. S. Ogren Lars I. Grayseth L. E. Tremblay Ida Glace Antler

Carbury Set for Fourth of July Celebration with Addresses

Carbury plans a Fourth of July program featuring Judge A G Burr as main speaker and Adelsten Berge delivering a patriotic address in Norwegian. Berge's daughter will also perform as pianist and vocalist. Afternoon ball game pits North State against Carbury. Fireworks conclude the evening.

Carbury A. G. Burr Adelsten Berge North State

Race results in Waekada two horse placements

Waekada morning report notes John Stacey's horse won the races yesterday while Sam Lousbrough's finished third under the wire. The brief confirms early results from the event with two named owners and horses.

Waekada Man John Stacey Firat Sam Lousbrough

Willow City tops Souris in league clash and Deloraine beat us

Yesterday and Tuesday the league leaders Willow City defeated Souris 11 to 3, while Deloraine beat our team 4 to 2 in a pair of well played games. A large crowd attended as both matches showcased strong hitting and fielding. Souris criticized the umpire after the Willow City game.

Deloraine Willow City Souris Botti Suilth Woods Ford O'Brien Neville White Fishoitz Milloy Hobertaun C. Thomason A Martin Cf Ley Brandt Thorson Linzier Sims Phinns Busex Phinney Founds Wrods Thom Foster Umpn Boteat Bottineau Smith Oods Pepin Nordin Nevill Brie Tooke Bisset Rochow Picton McGlynn Iochou McGlynn J. Bisset Ure Clark Buster

Weather Warm and Dry Across the Region

The past week brought warm dry conditions accelerating growth while soil moisture drained quickly. Farmers warn that repeated heavy winds could harm crops, particularly where stands are dense, and anticipate rain as soon as possible to sustain yields.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Burr Bowen Simon Adjuami Barbara Winnera Taft and Teddy Settineau Willow Margaret Langhaug Lake Metigoshe East Side Omemes Starbuck Township Farmers Club Trimble Malden
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