19 Nov 1909
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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1909
Page
1
Interest rises as Bottineau county churches vie for two Seybold Pipetone organs. First prize features a two manual five octave case in oak with intricate decoration. second prize six octave birch case with a piano option for the winner. Rules outline county preliminaries, district tests, and a state contest funded by participants.
County Superintendent P BE Christenson announces a statewide spelling contest after a Valley City meeting. He urges rural and graded schools to use the official list for grades 6 through 8 and promote district, county, and finally state championships with individual entries from each county.
Wilson E. Watson and Miss Lucy M. Cox were married Tuesday at the bride's mother's home in Bottineau. Rev. M. B. Osmond conducted the ceremony. The groom is Soo Line agent at Omemee. the bride, a former chief clerk at Painter & Gleason, plans to live in Omemee after a trip to Chicago.
The Pembina Pioneer-Express argues that choosing a Democratic governor implies appointing Democrats to all offices including the Senate. The piece claims party loyalty matters for the appointive posts and criticizes nonpartisan outcomes, urging voters to elect Democrats.
Bottineau county must raise 325 for a silver service aboard the battleship North Dakota. Funds to be collected by popular subscription with local banks named as depositaries. Subscrip tions of a dollar urged as the state committee pressures timely contributions. The ship has been launched and speeds trials completed. North Dakota sits honored as a premier dreadnought.
The North Dakota scene erupts as Governor Burke’s decision ends the senatorial pursuit, throwing the race far outside the expected circle. Friends and foes alike call it a political self destruction with implications for his party and its disappointed hopefuls.
The proclamation calls for gratitude for God's goodness and mercy and urges the public to unite in prayer and reflection on spiritual and material blessings.
Governor John Burke designates November 25 as a state legal holiday of general thanksgiving. He urges worship in churches and homes, remembrance of peace and plenty, forgiveness of bitterness, and Christian goodwill to bless and preserve the state and nation. Proclaimed at the capitol November 13, 1909.
A double wedding took place Wednesday at 5 p m in Bottineau at the home of Theo dore Zorn. Chas G Witting of Souris and Miss Tena Zorn wed, and Otto Zorn and Miss Maud Walker of Bottineau tied in vows officiated by Rev James Rt Hamilton of Omemee.
A message from F. M. Woodward, manager, of Botti neau Milling Company urges every citizen to take personal interest in the business and to promote it through friendly outreach, asking customers to speak to neighbors and friends and avoid negativity.
Margaret Somers obtains a divorce from J. J. Somers of Max bass. Judge Burr awards $2,100 alimony to the plaintiff. The Courant reports the settlement in this divorce action.
The jury found Charles Harvey not guilty on an assault charge against James McNett after a nineteen hour deliberation. Other cases included a guilty verdict for William H. Wood on bribery, ongoing trials for Harry Bennett and Ed Skarphol, and a long November term opening with multiple civil and criminal actions scheduled. Naturalization papers granted to Haakon Lokken Gullick Strom Allen McDonald. Many local moves and incidents reported, including business closings, land filings, and a fire at J A Waldon poolroom.
Willow City plans an ice rink as part of county developments. J. M. Penrod of Eckman will move to Texas. Newburg Catholics held a bazaar last week. J. I. Moon, a carpenter from Hlinde, has located at Antler. D. A. Ferguson sold his Seeience at Westhope to Thos. R. 8. Cram of Antler bas.
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