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Newspaper

The Bottineau Courant

Location

Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1905

Page

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Learn ed and eloquent sermon on Masonry history

The Masonic lodge members and guests heard Rev. E White discuss Masonry from its prehistoric roots in Egypt to its spread through Greece Rome and into Europe. He argued religion emerges from a common source, linking Eastern and Western traditions and noting the Father of the stars and Bethlehem's sign as tied to masons and early churches.

Masonic Lodge M. E. Church E. White East Egypt Greece Rome God Solomon China Egotiam Israel Assyria Tabernacle of the Wilderness Temple of Jerusalem Oma Abraham Star of Bethlehem Ma‘sonic Guilds Europe Mother Lodge England Old City York Great Minster John the Baptist St. John the Evangelist St. Paul St. Peter St. Mark Escenes Joséphus Gaya John the Evangelist

They Combine Court Doings For County Pool Rooms

Owners of pool rooms across the county have formed an association to protect mutual interests. They will stock only malt beverages with under two percent alcohol and ship carload lots to members. They pledge to aid the state attorney in prosecuting bootleggers and blind pigs and to enforce prohibition law. No drinking places will be kept. The plan promises savings and a workable scheme from soft drink operators.

Divorces Granted and Robbery Case Disposed of

A special district court session settled most right of way disputes for the Westhope extension. Warner receives 1111.75 and Lien 1087 for farm damages. Steele pleaded guilty to assault and battery, 30 days jail, $50 fine. Decrees granted in Caye and Edmonson divorces. Edmonson custody awarded. Judge Goss and Stenographer Lowe depart for Minot.

District Court Westhope B. D. Warner Nels Lien Warner Ve. Steele Steele George Caye Helen Caye Kate Edmonson George Edmonson Goss Lowe Minot

Farmers Excursion to Fargo Agricultural College Set

On July 6 the annual farmers excursion to the Agricultural College at Fargo departs. Booked travelers include Joseph Crowder William Dinwoodie John Russell William Williams A Yangon Sandy Cameron Frank Murray Arthur Hall Grove Riley Neil McArthur W C Russell and Joseph Lundy. They should see David Clark for tickets as others from towns join the trip on the same day. Enthusiasm for such farmer education grows with applications for delegation places.

Agricultural College Fargo Joseph Crowder William Dinwoodie John Russell William Williams A. Yangon Sandy Cameron Frank Murray Arthur Hall Grove Riley Neil McArthur W. C. Russell Joseph Lundy David Clark

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Welch

John H. Welch expresses public gratitude on behalf of family for kindness shown during the last honors of Mrs. Welch. He notes cannot express full thanks and that they shall never forget the many thoughtful friends and their good offices.

Welch John H. Welch

County Fair Plans Set For July Weekend

County fair officials announced the event will run July 19 and 20. Directors met last Saturday and appointed superintendents for all exhibit classes. A new six tier building is to be erected to house the exhibits, with work starting promptly to be ready before the fair opens.

The Agricultural Fair Association

Buried Here Mrs Mathilda Deering Dies in Kalispell

Mrs Mathilda Deering nee Boehnke died in Kalispell Montana on Friday due to heart neuralgia after being stricken while preparing the evening meal. She was 33 years 11 months 17 days old and born in Germany. She married Jacob Deering in 1903 and lived in Kalispell until death. Interment was at Oak Creek cemetery after a Tuesday funeral at the Baptist Church.</analysis>

Mathilda Deering Boehnke Kalispell Mont Michael Boehnke John Boehnke Rugby Baptist Chhurch Oak Creek Germany Hottinean County Jacob Deering

Married County Judge Kirk Weds Ethel Thompson Tuesday

County Judge Kirk married Miss Ethel Thompson on a Tuesday in a quiet ceremony. For some time he had been reviewing a list of houses for rent or sale, and friends had a hunch something would happen. The event proceeded without fanfare.

Kirk Ethel Thompson Kirk Bas

Ethel Thompson Marries John H Kirk at Souris Home

A quiet Monday ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Thompson in Souris united their daughter Ethel to John H Kirk of the city. Rev Kuesseff officiated. The couple traveled by train toward Bottineau and faced a planned reception upon arrival. The bride, recently a Souris resident and former Devils Lake primary teacher, is praised as talented and beautiful. The groom is well known locally.

Joseph Thompson Souris Ethel John H. Kirk Kuesseff Bottineau Devils Laks Courant

Cupid Wins In June Weddings At Souris

Cupid wins with two June weddings in Souris Manitoba style. Miss Iverine Peterson and Mr Lars Jarandstad wed at the Lutheran parsonage with groomsman Justin Lervik and bridesmaid Oline Peterson. George A Butz and Olga M Lervik also married with John A Butz and Ellen Backman as attendants. The Rev K C Raftshol presided. Both couples plan to live near Westhope and Souris, leaving by the afternoon train.

Iverine Peterson Lars Jarandstad Souris Justin Lervik Oline Peterson Westhope Smartiage George A. Butz Olga M. Lervik John A. Butz Ellen Backman K. C. Raftshol Leach Courant

Smoke Up On Mr and Bra Leonard Marriage Occurred

An invitation from March reveals Mr and Mrs C A Leonard after their marriage. Dr Leonard said he would see the bride, Miss Winifred Nalty of Tacoma, as reported from the cigar box notice displayed locally yesterday.

Bra C. A. Leonard Dr. Leonard Winifred Nalty Tacoma

Water shortages and land titles in Mountain Home dispute

William H. Fleming laments scarce water in Mountain Home and accuses Beet Sugar Co of hogging the supply for their lands. He cites unsettled land titles with many North Dakotans left under contract for deed, while land reverted to the government. Fleming says he sold at a fair profit and plans to stay, while others may return once they sell.

William H. Fleming Mountain Home the Courant Beet Sugar Co Garrett Sam Bottineau County

Official Shoot at Bottineau Gun Club High Score Standings

The Bottineau Gun Club held its weekly shoot on Wednesday evening with Dr. Lundy posting the high score. Scores show Lendman 18, Gardner 17, Nobles 16, McLnbom stourne sine 14, Hapkett 11, Perkins 9, Larson 18, Humphreys 18, and others recording lower totals amid a cluttered line of binary-like notations.

Bottineau Gun Club Dr. Lundy Lendman Gardner Nobles McLnbom Stourne Hapkett Larson Humphreys

Rainfall totals rise above ten inches in sixty days

The rainfall recorded up to 6 o clock this morning totals 11.5 inches. It breaks down as 1.47 inches from January 1 to April 30, 6 inches from April 30 to May 31, and 4.05 inches from May 31 to June 30. The tally disputes claims that North Dakota is a desert without rain.

North Dakota

Norway's famed humorist delights Bottineau in village gathering

Norway's celebrated humorist Stormoen drew large crowds Monday, arriving with Souris brass band. He entertained at a mass meeting chaired by John Flutie and spoke on Norwegian duty in America. A congratulatory address to Norway was drafted, signatures gathered for a U S recognition petition, and thanks offered to the Souris band. Stormoen praised Bottineau county before leaving for return to Norway.

Harald Stormoen Stormoen Souris Ole Roland Thommeson Willow City Raftahol Norway Stortmoet Flutie Old Country Bottineau County

Dunseith Fourth of July celebrations brightened by speakers

The Dunseith committee secured 8 B Mahaney for the main address and planned a fine day. Souris prepares a strong program with baseball football and lacrosse. Liver Scrumgar of Devils Lake is the day’s orator. West Hotel Lake Metigoshe promises good sporting events fishing boating and bathing, plus a dance and big fireworks display. Rugby advertises heavily and Bottineau plans to face Rugby with a home gun match.

Dunseith B. Mahaney Souris Gar Devils Lake West Hotel Lake Metigoshe Oporta New Bowery

Dedication note of thanks from Jacob Deeper for wife Ma thilda Deering

A brief widow’s acknowledgment from Jacob Deeper expresses heartfelt thanks to those who helped in the last rites of his wife Ma thilda Deering. He adds a planning aside about buying a cottage lot at Lake Metigonke from J. F. Haakett.

Mathilda Deering Jacob Lake Metigonke J. F Haakett

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Rev. White M. E Alma Masonry Peas Free Willam Steel Cupid W. H. Fleming
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