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The Bottineau Courant

Location

Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1908

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James M Johnson E A Borsheim elected to lead republican committee

From Bismarck report of a harmonious republican state central committee meeting. James M Johnson of Minot elected chairman with wide support. E A Borsheim Westhope named ninth district executive member. E G Warner Valley City secretary. James A Buchanan Stutsman treasurer. Committee tone supports tariff revision, reform, and party unity.

E. A. Borsheim Wayne, Township Geo. W. McFarlane Omemee Bismarck Republican State Central Committee Borsheim Ninth Judicial District James M. Johnson Minot Frank HH. Sprague Wahpeton W. C. Taylor la Moure A. VanHorn Gunder Olson Grafton A. J. Staine Williston Westhope P. B.wickham Glen Allen Tom Hall Fargo Republican Party of Tariff Capitol Republican Equalization Board

Western newspapermen honored in state gathering

The western state newspapermen were guests in the city on Wednesday and the gathering was praised for fostering republicanism and improving public opinion. Writers are viewed as community representatives whose counsel aids campaign managers and public education through well edited news.

Bismarck Tribune

Coal famine warned as Great Lakes coal sits idle

The Fargo Forum reports Minnesota and North Dakota must stockpile coal now to avoid a repeat of 1906 07 shortages. Rail officials say insufficient shipments from the head of the lakes and heavy grain movement limit exports, with 3 000 000 tons soft coal and 800 000 tons hard coal waiting at the docks. Consumers are urged to place orders for immediate delivery to secure better prices and ease retailer storage.

Fargo Forum Minnesota North Dakota Great Lakes

Methodist Episcopal Church Announces Sunday Services and Meetings

Services will be held in the M E church on Sunday at the usual hours conducted by Rev D Stratford Scadeng. The ladies aid will resume meetings on Thursday Sept 17 and all members are urged to attend for important business. Mrs R H Minkle will entertain at the usual hour. On Thursday evening Sept 17 Rev C E Vermilya district superintendent will preach at 8 o’clock with the sacrament of the Lord's supper and the fourth quarterly conference following.

M. E Ladies Aid of R. H. Minkle C. E.vermilya Methodist Episcopal Churches

Advertised Letters at Bottineau Post Office 1908

September 5 1908 uncalled letters Kristian P Hagen Eddie Lihman John Lilliey will be sent to the dead letter office after 15 days. Persons calling for same please say advertised Ole Roland Postmaster Bottineau ND.

Bottineau Kristian P. Hagen Eddie Lihman John Lilliey Ole Roland

We Reach the People in a Profitable Investment

The note touts a profitable investment for the user and encourages using the long distance service of the Northern Telephone company as the preferred communication option.

The Northern Telephone Company

Duncan McArthur Sr. Dies at 97 in Bottineau

Duncan McArthur Sr a respected Bottineau resident died at his home Tuesday at 2 am aged 97. Born in Mull Scotland in 1811 he worked as a ship builder in Glasgow then Toronto before farming in western Ontario and settling two miles south of Bottineau in 1885. Survived by his widow seven children including John Archie D J D B D H and two daughters Mrs Stewart and Mrs Ferguson all of Bottineau. A longtime Baptist and charter member of First Baptist Bottineau the funeral will be held at 2 pm Friday at the Baptist church.

Duncan McArthur Bottineau Island of Mull Argyleshire Scotland Glencoe Clyde Toronto Canada Ontario Bottineau County Town John McArthur Archie McArthur Moscow Idaho D. J. McArthur D. B. McArthur Haskell Scence

What’s the Matter With Dad Dozens of Early Mornings

A home scene notes the burden of daily work on fathers who start the day early. The parlor markers claim What is home without a mother and God bless our home while dads rise, light the fire, boil an egg, and prepare the weekly handout for the butcher, grocer, milkman, and baker.

Father and Home Role in Family Poem

A domestic verse laments the worn small earnings and a father's hard work keeping rent paid. The mother tends chores while the father buys food and carves Sunday dinner, asserting the value and flaws of a dad and the family’s reliance on him.

Dad Idad

Should Not Pose as Republican in Bottineau News

Editor Falkenstein of Bottineau News scolds C. A. Johnson while steering the state and national ticket in editorials. He criticizes Republicans but threatens to reveal support if the GOP wins, accusing Falky of duplicity and suggesting he secretly favors the Democrats.

Falkenstein Bottineau C. A. Johnson Falky

Business Man vs Sears Roebuck Case Remanded for Trial

High court finds Judge Doe erred in ruling that the business man must align with the farmer and obtain goods insurance. Case sent back for retrial. Opinion by Chief Justice Business with full bench concurrence. Mc Kenzie's Insurance offers 4 Sears Roebuck catalogues or old-line policies pending retrial, first door east of Stone hotel.

Sears, Roebuck & Co Doe Business C. J McKenzie’s Insurance Sears Roebuck Stone Hotel

Governor Arthur C Mellette of Dakota Territory to South Dakota

Arthur C Mellette served as the eleventh Dakota territory governor and first South Dakota governor from 1889 to 1893. Born in Indiana in 1842, he fought in the Civil War, owned a Muncie Times business, and settled in Watertown. He faced droughts and the Walter Taylor affair, turning over state assets to cover obligations, and died in Pittsburgh, Kansas, and was buried in Watertown.

Arthur C. Mellette Dakota Territory South Dakota Indiana The Times Muncie Ind Watertown Harrison Pittsburg Kuo Ip iv

Republicans Hold Conference in Rugby Ninth District

A Republican conference convened in Rugby on Wednesday with leaders from across Bottineau and surrounding counties. C A Johnson and A M Christianson addressed unity and victory, while local reporters pledged support for the ticket, and M N Johnson urged voting for the primary nominees.

Ninth Judicial District Rugby Repul Thos, Hall State Executive Committee C. A. Johnson A. M. Christianson Towner F. C. Falkenstein Bottineau News W. E. Holbein Westhope Standard W. J. Anderson Rugby Tribune M. N. Johnson United States Jepublicans Bottineau County EB. A. Borsheim Westhope G. 8. Trimble J. T. Nevville John H. Trimble Jay QO. Smith Overly M. K. Hayes Souria John F. McKnight Russell T. C. Michael Willow City Matt Johnson Omemee J. C. Adamson H. S. Blood Dr. J. A. Johnson D. R. Carlson Bottineau

A Bach elor's Honeymoon Enthralls Crookston Audiences

A large audience at Greiner's opera house last evening enjoyed A Bachelor s Honeymoon. The play featured Benjamin Bachelor and Dr Ludwig Schwartz with a standout performance by Bella Rosa in theDirectoire gown drawing attention from men and women alike. The Daily Journal notes the gown’s notable world buzz and strong cast throughout.

Benjamin Bachelor Minerva Mr. Green Bachelor Mr. Gilson Ludwig Schwartz Daily Journal Crookston Minnesota Greiner

Taft Declared Best Equipped Candidate by Ledger

The Philadelphia Ledger lauds Taft as the best equipped candidate of this generation in training experience and wide contact with major affairs. It notes his unique credential of bench experience unlike prior presidents who mainly trained in legislative roles. Taft has never served in Congress or a state legislature.

The Philadelphia Ledger Taft Congress

Real Estate Transfers Record Last Week in Bottinene County

Bottinene county records show grant deeds filed for record, including William F Huston and Jane Ye, with land description 182-90 and 40-180-70608. Names mentioned include J McGillivary and Thoms Yell, reflecting the transfer activity in the period.

Office of the Register of Deers Bottinene Willian F. Huston Thoms McGillivary

Anker's Business College Promotes Successful Graduates

Ten students secured positions last week including Misa Ditmarson Wimbledon QC Bratley Moorhead C B Arneson Mable Larson Orphy Hanson Fargo R Kinde Hoop le Miss Grina Columbus Anne Shere Dazey and Arthur Johnaan Gilby The ad claims ABC Grand Forks Fargo is best and invites readers to request a catalogue.

Anker's Business College Misa Ditmarson Wimbledon Bratley Moorhead C. B. Arneson Mable Larson Orphy Hanson Fargo R. Kinde Hoople Miss Grina Columbus Anne Shere Dazey Arthur Johnaan Gilby Grand Forks Fargy

Notice to Threshermen Lower grain elevators under wires

The Northern Telephone Company warns threshers to lower grain elevators or stackers when passing under telephone wires. The company will vigorously prosecute or sue owners or any person damaging its equipment by moving machines. Cites North Dakota chapter 70 revised code for 1899 and amendments. Cooperation expected to prevent trouble.

North Dakota Northern Telephone Company

Presbyterian Church Sermon By Rev John R Mac Lean at 11 and 8

Next Sunday morning and evening the Rev John R Mac Lean of Towner will preach at the Presbyterian church for Pastor Davis. Hours as usual 11 a m and 8 p m. Everybody invited.

John R. MacLean of Towner Presbyterian Church Davis

Pure Bred Chester White Hogs For Breeding Sale

Chester White boars and sows available for breeding. Farmers and breeders urged to call at the farm early before top animals are sold. Also Three pure bred St Bernard pups for sale. Write H W Borland, Dunseith North Dakota.

Chester F. A. H. Smith St. Bernard H. W. Borland Dunseith N. D

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