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Newspaper

The Bottineau Courant

Location

Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1908

Page

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Naturalize Aliens in Special District Court Session

Judge E B Goss held a special district court session Monday evening granting naturalization papers to twenty three aliens including Anna Dvorshak Souris and Oscar Eklund Souris among others. James Jerome who burglarized the Hillpot store Westhope pleaded guilty to third degree burglary and received three years and nine months in the state penitentiary. Bertha Gorman Kramer was granted a divorce from R M Gorman on desertion grounds.

E. B. Goss Minot District Court Anna Dvorshak Souris Bohemia Oscar Eklund Sweden Ole Skramstad Kramer Norway John Lotten Landa Anton Anderson Souria John Joern John Stoddart MacKay Bottineau Canada John Thorrington Gilchrist Antler Dugald Campbell Maxbass Conrad Marius Larson Torstein Amundsen Esval Mohall Peter Giskaus Olaf Fosnes James Jerome Hillpot Westhope E. C. Bowen Goss Bertha Gorman R. M. Gorman Wegner & Walseth

Crimped Ears of Editor's Dog

A brief item reports that during a gathering with sportsmen last Sunday some transient loafers damaged the editor’s office dog by crimping his ears. The piece mocks the offender Mr. Tramp and warns of future retribution for any missed tips.

Kramer Tramp

Man Dies by Own Action Near Dunning

A man formerly employed by Frank Arnold reportedly destroyed his own life by drinking Friday morning near Dunning. The incident follows a period of drinking after arriving in Maxbass Thursday.

Maxbass Frank Arnold

Tragedy Follows Domestic Troubles Ends in Death

After a late Friday night, a man returns home to confront an intruder. The next morning the hired hand refuses breakfast, is found dead on the ground, and a blanket is placed over him before authorities are notified. The incident is attributed to domestic troubles affecting the man.

Mr. Arnold Frank McDonald's Eckman

Mrs. John H. Welch Dies at Home at Fifty

Mrs. John H. Welch died at midnight Wednesday at her city home after a several months illness. Born in Canai, she was fifty years old. She is survived by her husband and two children from a prior marriage. Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow Saturday at 3:30 p.m. conducted by Rev. John P. Davis of the Presbyterian church. Interment will be in Oak Creek cemetery.

John H. Welch Welch Canae John P. Davis The Presbyterian Church Oak Creek Cemetery

County School Notes Record 121 Teachers in County

County records show 121 teachers employed county wide. Names listed include Letitia Bergeron closing Fidelity district No 3 and Pearl J Watson closing Stinson district No 3, Maud Seymour No 2 Stone Creek, Addie Miller No 4 Fidelity. Wood's Civil Government of North Dakota available from A L Woods Grand Forks for 85 cents plus 7 cents postage. Exchange offer 424% cents for old books. August apportionment totals Bottineau county 3066.36 from interest and income and 92.90 from fines and penalties from the state educational fund. County two mill tax payment 445.62 and poll tax 223.

Letitia Bergeron Fidelity Pearl J. Watson Stinson Maud Seymour Stone Creek Addie Miller Wood North Dakota A. L. Woods Grand Forks Bottineau County

Presbyterian Services Scheduled With Rev J P Davis

The Rev J P Davis will lead morning and evening services at Ome memee Presbyterian next Sunday at 11 and 7 30. Evening services shift to 7 30 from 8 starting October first. Special meetings: Mouse River presbytery in Towner from Monday, North Dakota synod sessions in Bismarck October 8 to 11, with Davis attending both.

Presbyterian Church J. P. Davis Presbytery Mouse River Towner North Dakota Synod of the Presbyterian Church

Barkway Travels from Gardena to Willow City

I R Barkway arrived on the Great Northern from Gardena to Willow City. Barkway refused interview but the trip confirms rumors circulating over the past year.

Omemee Herald I. R. Barkway Gardena Great Northern Willow City Barkway Willow

Taft Draws Huge Crowds in North Dakota Visits

Judge Taft visits Grand Forks and Fargo attracting estimates of 20 000 and 30 000 spectators respectively. He delivers speeches to cheering crowds as he nears the presidency. The Herald and News report strong reception in North Dakota during the Monday tour.

Taft North Dakota William Howard Taft United States Grand Forks Fargo the Herald the News Democratic Daily Judge Taft

Minot Republican C A Johnson Backs Prohibition Law Stance

In the North Dakota governor race Grand Forks Times notes law enforcement as a campaign issue. C A Johnson of Minot supports strict enforcement of prohibition law.

Grand Forks North Dakota C. A. Johnson Minot

Bryan visit frames North Dakota Prop iled pledge

In a North Dakota state visit report Bryan asserts strict enforcement of prohibition law. He states that public officers must enforce the oath and that failure to do so disgraces citizenship and warrants punishment. The Courant notes his stance ahead of any governor election.

North Dakota

Advertising Proves Its Pay in Local Commerce

The Souris Messenger notes a local case showing advertising pays. Erickson and Olson received a large stock of aeons and quickly exhausted it after advertising in the Messenger, with demand remaining high and more stock needed.

Souris Messenger Erickson & Olson Messenger

The Truth About Public Schools opens with Carter critique

The October Housekeeper features Marion Hamilton Carter’s sharp lead article criticizing current kindergarten methods and raising questions about early education. The piece sets the tone for a broader series examining public schooling and its truths.

Marion Hamilton Carter

Three Good Ones Citizens Lecture Course Announces Season

The Citizens Lecture Association reveals a 1908 09 course for Bottineau and vicinity with three events ticketed at 1 50. The first is Thomas McClary October 12. Wilbur Starr Concert January 11. Midland Jubilee Singers date TBA. Tickets available from D R Carlson Bottineau Courant office or local banks.

Citizens’ Lecture Association Bottineau D. R. Carlson Courant Bottineau County First National Banks Thomas McClen Wilbur Starr Midland Jubilee Singers Thomas McClary Artemus Ward Wendell Phil Lyceum Nature Mr. McClary Lincoln Emerson Smith Russell Starr University of Missouri Wesleyan University University of Nebraska Castle Square Opera Mereschaldhi and Young Chicago Savage Kraft Leisegang Fichandler New York Webster London England Blades Confectionary

Johnson Gains Ground Quietly Across State in Republican Campaign

From Fargo Korum to every part of the state reports show rising strength for C. A. Johnson, the Republican nominee for governor. He runs a steady, unobtrusive campaign and works to back fellow Republican candidates on the ticket.

Examinations Grant Teachers Certificates in City

County Superintendent Peter E. B. Christenson has issued certificates to successful applicants from the teachers' examinations held August 28 and 30 in this city. Recipients include first and second grade holders Frances Von Reuben and Anna Norda letten among others across Westhope Lansford Kramer Kramer C. Lauder and several towns.

Peter EB. Christenson Frances von Reuben Westhope Louise B. Smith Lansford Anna Nordaletten Landa Lillian Engbloom Kramer C. C. Lauder Florence H. Estes Creorgia Bales Gertrude Brewer Maxbass Hattie JB. Carpenter Maggie A. Orr Ernest KB. Price Gardena Ethel Sims Willow City Pearl Ryder Mary Merity Souris Mia Ruby Burke Margaret Maddigan Florence MacDougall Belmar

Real Estate Transfers Filed in Bottineau County Last Week

A Bottineau County records batch lists four dozen warranty deeds in the register of deeds office. Transfers include Wm J Hull to Halvord Hellsats ton dr wid a picture and several parcels in Antler, Runssel, and Spurhs additions, with prices and lot details noted. Other deeds show Charles L Gobrou to Ed Mater and Weld and others, with parcels in multiple blocks and townships.

Office of the Register of Deeds Bottineau County Wm. J. Hull Halvord Hellsats Enon Dako Mater Lote Linotte Uae Paul D.kulm Madelinw Kulss W. Welle M. Te Hayen D. Stucke Sinwie P. Keefe

Smith Now Disciple of Blackstone

Former Courant editor Ed Smith, long a Grand Forks resident, has emerged as an attorney in Oakes. He appeared before Judge Allen in a land case where petitioners sought to remove parcels from the town limits. The judge ruled he lacked jurisdiction.

Grand Forks Herald The Courant Ed Smith Grand Forks Evening Press Oakes Allen

Bedbug on Grand Forks Herald editorial page shocks editor

Tom Marshall's Organ notes an astonished reaction as a large bedbug appears on the editorial page of the Grand Forks Herald on Saturday. The exchange editor jokes about preferring a type louse to a bedbug.

Maxbass Monitor Monitor Grand Forks Herald

For Sale Private Sale and Public Auction Notice

For sale items listed including a Majestic range a Davenport bed and a Fox visible typewriter. Public auction Saturday afternoon October 10 features the balance of household goods as the seller moves far to freight them. L M Waterman subscribes for the Courant.

Majestic Range Davenport Fox L. M. Waterman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Juriga Goss Dunning Hines County School Notes Omememee Presbyterian Church Bryan the Courant For William H. Taft Frost Citizens’ Lecture Assectation Thos C. A. Johnson Gaming Smith Blackstone Tom Marshall
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