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Newspaper

The Bottineau Courant

Location

Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

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Three to Graduate Banquet for Glass Tuesday

Bottineau high school commencement will be held in Greiner's opera house Monday evening June 1. The class of 1908 has three members Nora Woodward Christine Finlayson and Harold Bering with motto Labor omnia vincit and colors purple and gold Nora Woodward salutatory Jeffersonian Democracy Finlayson valedictorian What Knowledge is of Most Value in the Battle of Life His address Harold Bering What Jeffersonian Democracy. Rev L M Waterman to preach baccalaureate sermon at Baptist church Sunday evening May 31. Banquet for graduates Tuesday evening June 2.

Bottineau High School Greiner Opera House Nora Woodward Christine Finlayson Harold Bering

Willow City High School Class of 1908 Graduates

Willow City public school held graduation at the opera house on Wednesday evening for the class of 1908. Members include Ida Linn Maurice Robertson Quincy Fulwilder Grace Patton Clara Osby Eleanore Ritzman Josie Linn Murial Armstrong Alice Guardsmoe Earl Welter Luella Weckworth Laura Lackie Lillian Cooke and Earl Sims. Motto Tonight we sail where shall we anchor colors pink and green. Program features class prophecy valedictory and the conferring of diplomas.

Willow City Opera House Ida Linn Maurice Robertson Quincy Fulwilder Grace Patton Clara Osby Eleanore Ritzman Josie Linn Murial Armstrong Alice Guardsmoe Earl Welter Luella Weckworth Laura Lackie Lillian Cooke Earl Sims

Stockwell Ambitious Demagogue

Fargo Forum reports Stockwell, as superintendent of public instruction, seeks publicity over election aims. He allegedly wants Congress in two years, viewing the office as a platform, while insurgents doubt his loyalty and fear impact on state schools.

Fargo Friends of Superintendent of Public Instruction Stockwell Congress Young Helgesen Mr. Stockwell

Record Herald Praises Insurance Section After San Francisco Fire

The Chicago Record Herald notes the department With Insurance Men has gained esteem among insurance and business leaders due to the San Francisco conflagration, acknowledging the paper’s coverage as influential.

San Francisco Life Casulty Insurance Department Journal of Commerce New York Chicago Record- Herald the Record- Herald

Parker lodge No 1997 M B A formed in Bottineau

Bottineau welcomes Parker lodge No 1997 M B A in Greiner's hall Tuesday evening. G W Chase of Williston and J E Mulholland of Westhope presided. Over 100 members expected. Robert A Parker named first presiding officer. Officers listed. social session held. next meeting June 9 with expected large class of candidates and Westhope degree team.

Bottineau Modern Brotherhood of America Greiner's Hall G. W. Chase Williston J. E. Mulholland Westhope Parker Lodge Robert A. Parker R. A. Parker Worthy J. H. Rygg H. H. Hovda H. O. Wik Herman Dalbec Grant Stafford F. E. Amsbaugh John Peregrin J. A. Johnson Sammer Lucy Cox Edith Kelsey

Memorial day services at Presbyterian Church invite veterans

Memorial day observance at the Presbyterian Church Sunday at 8 o clock includes invites to United Workmen and Modern Woodmen lodges. Old soldiers are to have seats of honor, with Pastor Davis delivering the address. Regular services at 1 am, Sunday school at 2 15, Morrison school house gathering at 4 with Mr Davis to speak and organize a Sunday school.

Order of United Workmen Lodge of Modern Woodmen Grand Army of the Republic Pastor Davis Morrison Davis

Gronna Receives Credit for May May 25 Record

The Congressional Record credits Congressman Gronna for appropriations noted on May 25. The entry mentions U S post office and courthouse at Bismarck North Dakota and U S courthouse and post office at Minot North Dakota.

Gronna Congressional Record U. S Court House Bismarck N. D U. S. Court House Postoffice Minot

Farm seeds available in car load offerings

A miscellaneous car load of farm seeds including corn, grass and garden seeds is on hand and can meet demand at reasonable prices. Ho TM. Trent. 10-1f.

Trent

Many Want Office Emil Johns for Coroner and County Candid

Filing for nominations closed at 4 pm Monday with Emil Johnsgaard of Bottineau as the last entrant for coroner. The list shows 37 Republicans and 14 Democrats seeking county offices including state senate district 47, representatives, sheriff, treasurer, auditor, and others, plus state nominations filed in Bismarck for national offices and state posts.

Iver M. Brandford Emil Johnsgaard P. S. Hilleboe Westhope G. S. Trimble W. H. Lackey Will Freeman Maxbass James Hill Newburg J. M. Vannice E. L. Garden Souris Matt Johnson Omemee James Atkinson Willow City Jacob Ll. Gorder Carbury Bottineau William Dammann Lansford C. G. Hammers C. R. Wilber J. T. Hanson Overly H. S. Blood E. C. Bowen W. A. Goldschmidt W. Ormsby Soule J. J. Weeks J. L. Devine C. E. Brace Wells Smith William B. Rea Geo. H. Capes Tasco D. D. Kippen L. J. Larson Starbuck Township F. Harder Renville Township George Sidener Thomas Hastings Hastings Township Ole Thompson Henry Holt W. C. Derby Antler Mark Hawker George Mead John S. O'Brien T. G. Berger Bismarck United States C. B. Little M. N. Johnson Petersburgh H. C. Hansbrough

We Reach the People Radio Ad Teaches Long Distance Use

A promotional note encourages faster communication by using the Northern Telephone long distance service. It highlights speed and reliability, urging readers to learn how to access long distance lines and improve mail and message delivery efficiency.

Northern Telephone Company

Local Willow City column reports late town happenings

Wewsys of Interest to Courant Readers recounts include various visits to the county seat and nearby towns. Mentions Superintendent Wells Smith in Leeds on business, Judge Marshall visiting, Druggist Hanson’s sister visiting, Miss Cecil Gilmore visiting Barton, and Frank Perrin with family at Omeme. Also notes United States court proceedings in Fargo, travel to Towner and Williston, and a Canadian trip by Dave Armstrong. Sheriff McKinnon seeks another term. Public notices touch on literary figures Kellogg Durland and Grace Gould with cultural items.

Devils Lake T. F. Marshall Oakes W. EB. Parrell Wahpeton John L.caghiel Grafton Congress Asle J. Gronna Lakota Louis B. Hanna Fargo H. T. Helgeson Milton George M. Young Valley City P. J. McClory Devils] Lake Herman N. Midthbo Donnybrook James B. Robinson BE. R. Sinkler Erastus A. Williams Bismarck Tobias D. Casey O.G. Major Hopel L. S. Platou C. A. Johnson Minot Treadwell Twitchell John Burke Repub LA S. Lewis Supreme Court Burleigh F. Spaulding Edward H. Wright Alfred Blaisdell John A. Bucannan Courtenay Joseph Mann Washburn Ben G. Whitehead Williston K. Brightbill Cando Jorgenson Milner O. J. Olson Starkweather L. K. Garnaas Sheyenne E. E. Green McClusky W. H. Mann New Salem E. M. Nelson Tyler Peter Reid Langdon E. F. Staine Galcutt W. H. Stutsman Mandan Simon Westby Rugby M. P. Axter Ellendale T. J. Dougherty J. N. McGogy Ashley H. J. Mitchell New Rockford Louis G. Schell Grand Forks A. M. Christenson Towner John C., Adamson Bottineau A. 16 Burr Wells Smith Leeds Judge Marshall Hanson

Five Hundred Roosevelt Photos in June Woman's Home Companion

The June issue features a vast double page portrait collection of President Roosevelt across states and eras. It also presents the first chapters of Harvey J. O Higgins’ tale A Grand Army Man inspired by Belasco’s play with David Warfield, plus fiction by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and Zona Gale.

Roosevelt June Woman's Home Companion Union Harvey J. O.higgins Belasco David Warfield Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Zona Gale

Bottineau High School Baccalaureate at Local Baptist Church

The Bottineau high school will attend the Sunday evening baccalaureate service at the Baptist Church with the sermon on Gods Place in Knowledge by the pastor. Morning theme is The Triumph of Repentance, service at 11, Sunday school at 12 15, evening service at 8. Everybody is welcome.

Bottineau High School

Real estate transfers filed in Bottineau county last week

A list of warranty deeds recorded in Bottineau County last week includes transfers such as Renville Mercantile to Jamies K. Shearer and various others involving Peter Anderson, Ant Hodil, Pete Meteor, John Kuss, Kyte Fyltitpot, Bor Rowe, Samuel Wasson, Martin Helverson, and First National Bank among numerous lots and parcels in the South Bottineau and Colessean Additions areas. Public notices indicate standard conveyances, lot descriptions, and tract references with associated dates and parties.

Office of the Register of Deeds of Bottineau County Renville Mercantile Jamies K. Shearer Peter Anerson Dakots Developmeat Maxhuds Paltinan Pete Meteor Willian Rotyeres Whytel Pyep Wid Hue John Kuss John F. Meretson Westhiope Peter Staty Bor Rowe McMutity South Bottteau Dakota Development Oy Nowhotis Thy Samuel A- Wasson eCus Martin Te Helverson John Stewart Lot A Uik Colessean

County School Notes

M E Watkins began a term of school in Scandia district and Miss Charlotte C Renick started a term in Amity district No 2. Teacher examinations set for Friday May 2 at 8 30 a m in the high school room. list of schools that closed included Ida M Hogan Antler Harriet Stauffer Souris Ethel M Johnson Souris Alyina B Pullman Overly Ruby M Burke Antler M E Maddigan Antler Mary Moriarty Souris Eva Anderson Overly J H Huizel Souris Nora A Bogan Overly.

M. E. Watkins Scandia Charlotte C. Renick Amity Ida M. Hogan Antler Harriet Stauffer Souris Ethel M. Johnson Alyina B. Pullman Overly Ruby M. Burke M. EE. Maddigan Mary Moriarty Eva Anderson J. H. Huizel Nora A. Bogan

Advertised Letters in Bottineau Post Office 1908

Uncalled for letters Bert Foster Petro Hubich and Mrs Annie Anderson remaining since May 23 1908 at Bottineau post office will be sent to the dead letter office if not claimed within 15 days Advertised Ole Roland Postmaster communicate when claimed

Bottineau Poost Bert Foster Petro Hubich Annie Anderson Ole Roland

Johnson Showing Great Form in Gubernatorial Work-out

John son of Minot displays strong form in preliminary gubernatorial workouts and is a prime favorite along the line. Prediction favors a double win in the June derby and the November sweepstakes.

Bismarck Palladium Johnson Minot

Races Attended by Brandon Trio and Five Others

McIntosh Cathro Gleason and colleagues W R McIntosh F W Cathro C R Gleason W H McIntosh J A Painter plus Andy Johnston traveled to Brandon for races riding in the McIntosh Cathro automobile during a three day visit Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.

W. R. McIntosh F. W. Cathro C. R. Gleason W. H. McIntosh J. A. Painter Andy Johnston Brandon McIntosh &Cathro Auto

Also Mentioned on This Page

Baptist Church L. M. Werman B. A. Lodge Fraternal Insurance Society Presbyterian Church Emil Johns McGillivray Russell Sentinel Secretary of the Interior C. H. Bennet Russell Pete McGillivray General Land Office Willow City News Courant Opie Mrs. Lozier Cecil Gilmore of Barton Frank Perrin George Perrin Omeme 5. B. Mahaney L. N. Klein United States Court At Fargot O. J. Stirk C. O. Anderson Pacific Coast Thomas Armstrong S. J. Mahaney Atters Robert Armstrong, Sr Seaforth Ontario Will Leo Timmons Phil Hall J. N. Johnson Canby Minnesota John Swenson Dave Armstrong British Columbia McKinnon Charlotte Perkins Gilman Temple Bailey Clinton Dangerfield Kellogg Durland Russia Margaret E. Sanger Edward Everett Hale Grace Margaret Gould Sam Loyd Woman's Home Companion County School Notes
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