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Newspaper

The Bottineau Courant

Location

Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1908

Page

7

Shot for Moose Accident Leads to Slaying Guilty Plea

Charles Wingren, a young homesteader who recently married, admitted guilt in the shooting death of Peter Larson near Rapid River. The incident occurred while Wingren hunted a moose, mistaking Larson for the animal. Wingren surrendered after traveling to Brainerd, where he pled guilty and awaits sentencing after seeking clemency discussions.

Brainerd Charles, Wingren Peter Larsot Rapid River Beaudette Oaks Wingren Wae Mooge Koochithing County Larson Wingren Internations Falls Walsh Stanton McClenchan St. Cloud St. Paul Will Board of Pardons

Toledo banker linked to Lord Roberts fortune revealed

Erne st Roberta vice president of the defunct Dorr Street Savings Bank in Toledo is alleged to be a cousin of Lord Roberts. He reportedly learned he inherited £30 000 and invested in Toledo real estate and the bank. Roberts settled in Toledo years ago after working as a coachman and hostler. He declines to comment on the fortune or reasons for leaving England.

Toledo Dorr Street Savings Bank Ernest Roberta Lord Roberts Roberts Ballard Lawrence Avenue Steve Brown Brown Collingwood Avenue Dorr Street Bank

Whale Rain Over Seaside Causes Havoc After Dynamite Fails

A giant whale carcass washed ashore in Seaside Oregon. Attempts using tides and four teams of horses to move it failed. Dynamite dispersed carrion citywide instead. Large chunks wrecked a cottage roof and soaked a residence in oil. Residents found their shoes stained as debris covered yards.

Idndaley Resins Cottage Olly

Imprint of a Shoe Found in Coal and Sealed Lizards

A coal seam near Wilkes-Barre contains an imprint in fern and coal resembling a bulldog toe shoe. Frederick M. Chase reports the fossil-like impression, while Altoona notes two full-grown lizards sealed in an oak log likely from a 60-year-old tree.

Wilkesbarre Altoona Joseph, McClosky Bellwood

Trained Nurses Join Transatlantic Vessels As Key Crew

The New York State Journal of Medicine notes trained nurses at Bes and Ons aboard near transatlantic liners, adding nurse specialists to medical staff. This expands nursing careers on ships and signals nurses will become indispensable adjuncts to ship doctors on the Grat class passenger year.

Bes Ons Ot Ines New York State Journal of Medicine

Indian Cure for Smallpox Recipe Claims Quick Relief

A correspondent claims a simple cure for smallpox from India. The remedy uses one ounce cream of tart dissolved in water and drunk when cold. The Advocate of India quotes the correspondent saying it cures thousands, leaves no marks, avoids blindness, and provides speedy relief.

India

Theater Etiquette Warns Against Door Holding at Opera

The Smart-Set notes theater manners are dowdy as readers are urged not to hold doors for others entering the opera house. After entering, the door should be allowed to slam behind you, ideally striking the lady behind you if possible.

Opera House

Family Life in England Troubled by Social Change

The Manchester Guardian notes a widespread uneasiness over apparent disintegration of family life as social and industrial development threatens home training of children and family relationships.

England Manchester Guardian

Court Train Reused For Keepsakes And Garments

The English court train is praised for its versatility as a memory token and material source. Women fashion it into book covers sachets and other dainty items, repurposing the fabric to preserve the pleasant occasion.

Watch-Driven Speed Gauge For Automobiles

New York inventor creates a dashboard mounted clock linked to the accelerator. Press a button to start the timepiece, and after a mile the watch stops automatically, letting the driver test speed at regular intervals.

New York

One on Mother and the role of an anarchist

A father explains an anarchist as someone who blows somebody up during a dinner conversation. A child then asks if the mother is an anarchist, highlighting a playful, rural dialogue about political labels.

Willie Mat

Snake length dispute over space in paper

In Stray Stories, a showman complains his largest snake was 31 feet, not 20, with an editor apologizing for space cuts that forced shortening the note. The exchange captures a small newsroom quip about limits and accuracy in print.

Women Donate Easter Funds to Pay Church Debt

In Chillicothe Missouri the First Methodist Episcopal church saw its Ladies' Working Society pledge the money they would spend on Easter hats to clear a $700 debt. Dozens signed a list promising to forgo Easter bonnets and millinery purchases, with pledged women attending bareheaded to mark their sacrifice. Brethren may follow by giving up spring derbies.

Chillicothe Methodist Epicopal Dreas Derby

Tinniest Twins Among 13 Children In Blair County

Two seven week old twins, emaciated and weighing about eight pounds together, were brought to Blair County almshouse for care after their mother Mrs John Thomas of Etna died a month ago. Their father, who had three other children to care for, could not provide nourishment. The Thomases had thirteen children in ten years, including three sets of twins and one triplet. five children survived. A tele scope satchel revealed the twins, smiling, as their father entrusted them to Miss Fannie Robinson in charge.

Altoona Blair County John Thomas Etna Thomases Thomas Fannie Robinson

Open to Debate Notion in Mag Illustration

A Sunday Magazine illustration frames a married philosopher in a witty dialogue about perception. He calls his wife an angel while she calls him a brute, hinting at mutual misjudgment and the introspective mood of the piece.

Training Boos Harm in Army Life Claims 600 Leave Daily

A historical note argues that faulty military physical training harms recruits causing about 600 men to leave the British army each year due to weak hearts and defects. The claim critiques the army’s illogical training system and calls for reform.

Muat Climb Ladder Slowly Promotes Steady Progress

A dictum warns against rushing ascent and stresses steady, rung by rung progress. It argues climbing the ladder slowly prevents failures tied to overreaching and emphasizes methodical advancement.

Rain Prophet Perk: Uncle Jerry Peebles Quips Weather Wisdom

In a lighthearted remark Uncle Jerry Peebles notes that in this climate a man can gain a prophet's reputation simply by looking wise and predicting rain. The quip highlights crowd-pleasing weather chatter and local humor.

Uncle Jerry Uncle Jerry Peebles

Poemish Quote on Dishwashing Duty in Manchester Union

A brief quotation from the Manchester Union suggests turning domestic chores into art. It imagines a wife receiving guidance to wash dishes when the water is good and hot, framing the task as a poetic duty within daily life.

Manchester Union

Testimonial Encourages Punch Subscriptions With Prominent Photos

A testimonial praises the magazine for its excellent pictures that illuminate old jokes and urges readers to subscribe now.

Evarta Faces Decisive Vote Over Railroad Offer

In a few days Evarta residents vote on whether to abandon their homes and accept a railroad offer to compensate property owners by exchanging lots. The Milwaukee line extended from Glenham to Mobridge, cutting Evarts off after the Pacific coast extension was built across the Missouri River.

Evarta Milwaukee Railroad Pacific Coast Missouri River South Dakota Mobridge Glenham Evarts Evants

Judge's interior topsy turvy autopsy astonishes Johns Hopkins

Johns Hopkins surgeons conducting an autopsy on St Louis judge John E. McKeighon found his internal organs unusually misplaced. The heart lay inverted, kidneys connected by a horseshoe ligament, liver inverted, and gall bladder atop, a rare anatomical transposition described by the medical team.

Baltimore Johns Hopkins Hospital John E. McKeighon St. Louis Lygadhe McKeighon St Louis

Will Provides for a Party at Broomhill Chigwell Easex

London report notes John Charles Campton J P of Broomhill Chigwell Easex died February 9 aged BL years. By his will he left 2500 dollars and a silver bowl and silver cake basket for trust to provide for a friendly family party for peace and goodwill of his family once a year while any child remains. Estate valued at 229230 dollars.

London John Charles Campton J. P Broomhill Chigwell Easex Silver Bowl and Silver Cake Basket Porn Trust Aatate Lw

Jayhawkers of 49 to Be Told in Death Valley Magazine

Death Valley Magazine will publish the life of Death Valley Scotty with a May feature on the Jayhawkers of 49. John B. Colton, 75, survivor and 16 at the 1849 trek from Galesburg Illinois, writes the piece detailing the 49 members who crossed to California on foot after abandoning wagons. The account covers survival, humor, and hardship, with four survivors and a woman carrying a child through the ordeal. Subscription is $1 a year. premiums include five shares of Death Valley Quartz & Placer Mining stock. Death Valley Publishing Company, Rhyolite, Nevada.

Death Valley Magazine Death Valley California Death Valley Quartz & Placer Mining Company Death Valley Publishing Company Rhyolite Nevada

Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure Sale in Bottineau North Dakota

Notice announces mortgage foreclosure on the estate of Teles phore Vontte and Rowlls Gostte and the Red River Valley Mortgage Company. It describes the property in section 23, township 162 north range 74 west and lists dates around 1908 for court sale and related notices. The document also includes final account hearing for the estate of John W. Martin and appointment of J D Page as administrator with a June term hearing set.

State of North Dakota

Notice of Land Claim Proof by Ole Anderson Souris ND 1908

Notice from the Department of the Interior dated May 9 1908 announces Ole Anderson of Souris North Dakota filing intent to make a five year proof on Homestead entry No for land in township 168 west. District court Bottineau County will hear the case on June 15 22 20. Witnesses listed include A G Kornkoan Christ won Bouris Ke 0 Hi.

Department of the Interior Vils Lake N. D Ole Anderson Souris Homexton Township Het Wuld Telos D. Ie Wither Glork Bot

Notice for Publication in Devils Lake District

Notice is published by the Department of the Interior for Hilda Kofold formerly Hilde Pettersen of Bottineau North Dakota. It states she dies and that five year proof is required before John Kirk Gow Judge at Bottineau on June 15 1908. Witnesses named to prove continuous residence include Bonai Com lana Cordelia Fe'eotoid etl ttineau May 9 1892 to May 29 1892.

Department of the Interior

Notice of Foreclosure Auction in Bottineau County North Dakota

Court decree in Bottineau County outlines judgment for Buffalo Property Company and others against John A Patton and Trusale A Patton for 65990.15 with interest and costs. Sale of described real estate at the Bottineau courthouse front door on June 20 to satisfy the judgment. Sheriff McKinnon and attorneys Turner & Wright listed. May 15 22 49 and June 6 13 notices.

Ith Judicial District Court Bottineau 3Olsana Buffalo, Pitt @ corporation Pininuit and Patton Trussie A. Patton J.J. Stephens George Johionwier Bottin Pea McKinnon Sterif Auld Soul House Bottinea Northalton Mt Yo'elock P N. H. Makinnon Sherif Bottineau County North Dakota Turner & Wright Platts Fargo

Bottineau School District announces building bids 1908

The Bottineau School District No 1 invites sealed proposals for a stone and mud brick high school building with five rooms and full facilities. Bids due June 29 1908 at 6 p.m. in Bottineau North Dakota. Bond required double contract amount and certified check for 100 to guarantee good faith.

Bottineau Bottinesa County North Dakota Bottineaa Villi D. Mefinin Sottineau J. A. Shannot Nohool J. D. McBain Wich Board Dted A. Besancon

Homestead Claim Notice for Arne O Tyedt at Bottineau

The Department of the Interior issues a notice from Devils Lake N D dated May 16 1904 informing that Arne O Tyedt of Bottineau North Dakota has filed intent to make a five year homestead proof for the NW SE and Lot 6 in Township 16 Range 4 W Will be at Bottineau North Dakota on July 1 1908 before John H Kirk County Auditor. His witnesses to prove continuous residence and cultivation are Ole G Ton Carl G Nelson J Lindberg and J W Miller.

Department of the Interior Devils Lake Arne O. Tyedt Bottinoay N.D Iial Notaye Inc John Ht. Kirk Bottineau Ole G. Ton Carl G. ‘Nelson Uordott N Norabers I J. Lindberg J WM Miller Henglatue

Notice for Publication Land Office Devils Lake ND May 1908

Notice is given that Mai N. Dy has filed final five year proof for homestead entry in the northwest quarter of section 16 township 11 range 73. The hearing will be before Mark Hawker, U S Commissioner, Bottineau ND, on January 20 1908. Witnesses: Charles E Whiterton Nullie Meullock John Hayes Frank Brish, all of Bottineau. Regulator Miller</s>

Department of the Lorerior Devils Like Mai Mark Hawker Bottinwall

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