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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1906-01-19
MR.. GLOMSETH DISCUSSES
s'THE NATIONALITY RACKET

Communicated
Mr. Editor Having read int he lasi
issue Of the Bottineau County News
an incoherent and uncalled for article
entitled "The Nationality Racket
Bobs Up signed by Albert Bowen,
jr., feel called on to write an expla-
nation as I am one Of the patrons Of
the school this young man is teaching.
The majority Of the parents Of the
children attending this school have
been born in Norway and Sweden and
yet these ''misguided" parents
have sent their children to English
schools for over fifteen years and the
records show an excellent average at
tendance. With one or two exceptions
the grown up residents are American
citizens plainly showing they are not
disregarding or making light Of Amer.
ican ways.
As q class, Scandinavians have no
prejudice against others. AS to the other
charge that Americans were not want
ed at a dance for their lack Of religion
let me say that those Of our people
who are interested in religion, neith-
or begin nor end any religious work
with q dance. At home the Scandi-
tnavians have some Of the best common
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1906-01-19
CUPID At MS SLY GAMES
a number Of wsddings Ia the Bottinsau VI
oinity this week.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

MAYNARD-SIMON
/ On Friday evening last, January
18th, two of Bottineau's we'll known
residents were caught in cupid's snare
The groom, Mr.. John A. Maynard has
been one Of Bottineau's business men
for some time, and the bride, Miss
Mary M. Simons has conducted, with
her sister. dress making parlors for the
last two or three years. Both are held
in very high esteem. The wedding
took place at nine o'clock in the ev-
ening among number Of invited
guests at the home Of Mr.. Robert Fol-
lis. The bride wore pearl grey silk
crepe de chine, trimmed with grey
pearl spangles. The bridesmaid was
Miss Anna Simons, sister Of the
bride, and the best man was mr.. Ed.
Brown. The Misses Hazel Follis and
Gertrude Maynard were the attendants.
The beautiful ceremony Of the Meth
odist kpiscopal church was read by the
Rev. Chas. p. White and the young
couple were made one. After the MS
nal congratulations sumptuous lunch
was served by the hostess, Mrs. Follis
and very happy time was spent BY
al present. The bride and groom
left next morning for the grooms home
IN Canada to be at the bedside Of his
mother. The Courant and their many
friends wish them we'll.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1906-01-19
Prominent and Respected Citizen died
on Monday. T.
WAS AMONG The PIONEERS
Settled in THE country In 1885 and has
been closely identified with progressive
movements ever since. At one time hs
was engaged In the furniture business
In this city.

William Hall. we'll known and
highly respected citizen, died at his
home six miles south of this city on
Monday of this week. The cause of
his decease was tuberculosis and, al
though he has been afflicted for some
time, his death came as a shock to the
community. The funeral was held on
Wednesday from the residence to the
Oak Greek cemetery at this city. Rev.
K. J. McInnis of Omemee, oficiated
and preached an eloquent sermon. In
spite of the threatening weather a
goodly number of the friends of the
deceased turned out to attend the last
rites.
Deceased was born on February 14h,
1854 int the province of Ontario and
came to Bottineau county in 1885. He
settled on farm near Souris where
he remained for several years. In
1890 he married Inez Thring. For
four years he was engaged in the fur
niture business in this city but sold
out his interests in 1900 and engaged
in he manufacture of brick abont six
miles south of the city. This business
grew to large dimensions and Mr..
Hall prospered. Last summer he built
an elevator near his brick yard and
during the fall enjoyed good bust
ness. .-
Besides wife and four children. he
leaves a sister in this county and sew
eral brothers in Manitoba to mourn
his loss. To them is offered the sym
pathy Of a sorrowing community in
the time of their bereavement.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1906-01-19
AMITY
By Our special Correspondent

BY Our special correspondent
A very pleasant little party occurred
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Moore on Monday night, when about
twenty Eve friends gathered to partake
Of the generous hospitality for which
tho Moore's are famous. Those who
were present say that it was an event
to be remembered.
Mrs. Lavanway is home again after
a visit Of Eve or six days at Fulton g
in Bottineau.
VIM. McLarty who has been visit
ing at Harrison 8 left Tuesday morn
ing for his home near Cando.
Mr.. Hamilton, who has rented Will
son g farm. left Wednesday morning
for Iowa. We expect him back in a
short time. 5. u.
VIM. Chapman and wife are resid-
ing on the Ira Carpenter farm. Mr..
Carpenter being at present III Iowa.
This community was shocked on
Monday by the news Of the death Of
our enterprising and esteemed fellow
citizen, VIM. Hall. It was known
that he was afflicted with tubercular
trouble but even with this knowledge
the news Of his death came suddenly.
Mr.. Hall was in the prime Of life. be-
ing only forty two years Of age. and
was an active and industrious, upright
and conscientious man. He was we'll
and widely known and much respect
ed. he leaves q wife and four child
rem to mourn his loss. The funeral
took place on Wednesday from the res
idence.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1906-01-19

schools in Europe and it is an estab-
lished fact that they are among the
foremost foreigners in this country to
learn English and become American
ICED.
What this advanced (?) educator
and profound law maker says about
government schools and factories for
foreigners. shows that he was born ov-
er a hundred years behind his time.
Had he lived then the great Jefferson
might have learned lesson and
changed his immortal document to
read thus: "The rights of life, liber-
ty and the pursuit of Happiness
should be given to all men, but Nor
wegians and Swedes.
All have to say about compulsory
preaching in language that the con-
gregation couldn't understand is that
the rulers of Norway and Sweden
tried that hundreds of years ago, but
the Independent spirit of the pepole
forced them to give up.
This I mean as an admonition to
the young man, who might yet mend
his ways, and hope he will use moro
common sense in the future than to
ignorantly and unjustly criticise his
surroundings.
That Mr.. Falkenstein did find. and
could afford to print and circulate
such "game" of important news in
his paper will, I believe, be duly not
ed and appreciated by every thought
tul reader. If his intention is to get
up "Nationality Racket he certain
ly ought to be congratulated on his
good fortune in finding an able COM
panion. However, he is not the first
man of fame whose chief power con-
sisted in rare talent for choosing
his associates.
L. j. GIOMSETH.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1906-01-19
SOURIS
by our special correspondent.

SBy our special correspondent.
Wednesday, January II The recent
snow fall put our sleighing in fine
condition.
Mr.. Robinson has disposed to 81. Pet
serson his interests in the confectionery
and fruit store. Mr.. Peterson takes
possession at once.
Little Johnnie Bjoreo who has been
very i'll with pneumonia is recovering
rapidly.
Some Of our merchants have taken
advantage Of the dull times after the
holidays, an occurrence in all country
towns. and are taking their inven-
tories. .sss 81. ~.
They say that the pen" is might
Ter than the Sword, " If it be true,
surely we will read the funeral an
nouncements of that Republican =
who contributed two columns Of news
ii one Of the Grand Forks papers re-
Gently; but still science is accomplish
ing miraculous cures il these ages Of
ours. .ss. .....
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1906-01-19
HARRY RANDALL HERE FEB. 5.6
Will Lecture at opsra House on the subject
"Japan's War with Russia

Will Lecture at Opera House on the subject
"Japan's War with Russia"
Harry Randall, the we'll known lec-
turer will be at the opera house on
Monday, February 5th, and will deliv-
or his popular lecture, "Japan's War
with Russia. In connection with
his lecture he will exhibit some fine
colored stereoptican views and NOV
ing pictures, taken during the war be-
tween Japan and Russia, showing
some of the most interesting scenes Of
the greatest war that the world has
ever known. The moving pictures
will show Japanese torpedo boats in
action, battle ships firing their guns,
Japanese and Russian soldiers and
sailors in exhibition games and going
into battle.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1906-01-19
Varied views Are EXPRESSED
the lntoIerant have had Representa-
tion in the Discussions.


A series of union meetings are be-
ing held this week in this city and
quite a number of visiting clergymen of
the different denominations are taking
part in the deliberations. There are
many interesting discussions and in
cidentally some humorous situations
have arisen. One of the latter arose
yesterday when Rev. DR.. Brown, a
well known theologian who is attend
ing the meetings, asked Rev. Peter
Mitchell if, in his opinion, the Lord
could use an unoncvetred.. man to speak
for Him. Bro. Mitchell replied. SIT
is difficult to answer that question, for
once He used an ass to speak for
Him. "Only once Bro. Mitchell, "
said DR.. Brown. Then Mr.. Mitchell
replied. 81 beg your pardon, DR..
Brown, great many asses speak for
him yet. - Aside from the humorous
vein, and taking Rev. Mitchelt's
statement literally we can cite a case
in point. It is that of Rev. J. G.
Rienhardt, of Sherwood, who said
during the meeting, ''all the people
here care for is booze and interest. "
This unfortunate statement certainly
puts the gentleman in the class re-
ferred to by Rev. Mitchell. We are
very sorry to see man, whose pro-
fession is that Of preacher of the
gospel, take so narrow a view and
make such false and misleading
statement. Such statement cannot
surely be the real opinion of Mr..
Reinhardt and even though he spoke
hastily he has insulted the warm
hearted, right-thinking and conscien-
tious people Of this state and Ger.
tainly owes them an apology. It is
most unfortunate that such an un-
pleasant feature should arise to mar
the harmony of the union meetings.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1906-01-19
THE BIBLE CONFERENCE.

The bible conference convened ON
Wednesday afternoon at the Presby-
terian church. The service was OPEN
cd by the Rev. J. B. Clapp, the Sum
day school agent. The subject which
was assigned to the Rev. o. Roe was
taken up by the Rev. R. M. Pratt Of
Antler and handled in an able way.
The Rev. Peter Mitchell Of Westhope
gave very interesting talk on the
Sword as it is related to Jesus
Christi
In the evening public meeting was
conducted by the Rev. j. R. Pratt, D..
D., who gave very inspiring address.
On Thursday morning services op-
ened at 8 80 and several addresses up
on the different topics assigned. AT
1890 an address was given by DR..
Pratt. The afternoon service was
opened by the Rev. James Coutts of
the Baptist church.
The following members are present
from this district: Rev. Fl. J. Stir
ling of Westhope, Rev. J. B. Clapp
of Fargo. Rev. Peter Mitchell of West
hope, Rev. R. NJ. Pratt of Antler,
Rev. J q. Reinhardt of Willow City,
DR.. Brown of Fargo, Rev. K. McInnes
of Omemee. Rev. j. M. Keusseff Of
Souris, Rev. Brown of Lansford, Rev.
Wilson, pastor at large, Rev. McLain
of Towner.
These services will continue until
Sunday evening. On Sunday all
day the service will be hold in the
Opera House. DR.. Pratt will officiate
at these services.
There will be no services held in
the churches, but on Sunday morning
services will be conducted in the opera
house at eleven O'Clock. At 2:30 q
service will be held by DR.. Pratt for
the Sunday School children. At four
o'clock service will be held for men
only in the opera house. At half past
seven services will be held, this will
be the final service Of the whole sess-
ion. A free offering will be taken
at the services to defray the expenses
| Of the conference.
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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1906-01-19
y Our Special Correspondent

BY Our Special Correspondent e
Thursday, January 1sth-Mrs. Ber.
Wig and daughter were at Landa this
week, visiting friends.
Ed. Baker was down from Westhope
Monday.
We learn that Rev. Chas. e. White
Of Bottineau will lecture at Landa on
Monday. January s9th.
Nels Hippo, Henry Bidne and Guy
Brevig are back from their Iowa visit.
The concert 1.-THE Methodist church
last Friday evening was largely at
tended and proved very entertaining.
Souris has some fine local talent.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barber were up from
Kramer Sunday, and spent the day
with their daughter. Mrs. Geo. 81.
Chick.
Mr.. Thatcher was at Bottineau Fri
day.
E. D. Condit reports the arrival OF
a son at his home on New Years day.
Congratulations.
Souris people will regret to learn
that conductor Wynn is soon to be
transferred to the York line.
A dog which was left in Jules
Beaudoin's g care, while it's owner went
to Seattle. got impatient and travelled
all the way home to st. John afoot
It arrived there safely, but had rather
sore feet.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1906-01-19

Hon. B. F. Spalding will speak in
the opera house next Wednesday after
non at three O'Clock. Mr.. Spalding
is president Of the Republican Good
Government League, and will no.
doubt have some interesting things to
say. Come and hear him.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1906-01-19

II II the ''Botno Nus last week we
read about sore head who seems to
not have been wanted at certain
dance somewhere, he further seems to
think that the management did not
have right to exclude him if they SO
desired. and now he. thinks the Nor
wegians and Swedes ought to be de-
ported, educated, etc. and there you
are MI. Bowen with your free coun-
try. Now are you actually going to
take these poor fellows back to their
native country and educate them, or
will you build for this purpose grand
new college somewhere on the prairies
or in the woods, or are you going to
let it all 60 up in smoke. - We pre-.
dict the latter. If the Scandinavian
does not take fancy to you be not
sensuous. If they are timid about
seeking your association, be patient,
perhaps they do not believe in too hasty
acquaintance. We do not know you
personally and therefore not in posi-
tion to judge, but in our humble opin-
ion after reading your complaint" in
the newspaper referred to above, our
sentence is that you 60 and take a
sHbath.''
Miss Jenny White of Bottineau was
Souris visitor couple of days this
week. I'll
Mr.. Percy Neville is here on visit
from his claim in Williams county.
For all the newsy little sheets we
read we will 'sbet'' on our own "Sour
is Republican. In it we not only
read things which has, come to pass,
but things which is liable to come to
pass, seel
Several went down to Bottineau on
Wednesday to pay their last tribute
to VIM. Hall, whose funeral took place
there on that day.
In the Bottineau Courant's column
of Flickertail Facts, etc. in describing
The finding of an old man frozen to
death. says he was old and ''rusty,
now dig up the old paper and see for
yourself.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1906-01-19
As told by Others from Various Parts
Of the County.
MANY INTERESTING ITEMS
BY the courant's splendid Correspondents
at 8ouris, Willow City, Nswburg and
Amity. New hardware store under con-
struetion at Nswburg. Daily doings OF
divers people.
NEWBURG

oy OUE UpeC1N COIESSpOuUouC.
Toilet Loven, we'll known here, was
married at Mohall last Sunday to Miss
Willtzen of that place. His Souris
friends will be glad to learn Of his
good fortune.
Almer Anderson and John q. Pat
terson have purchased two lots here
and will put in hardware and ma
chine business They have purchased
hardware stock and will install sam
in one of the buildings temporary,
while their own is under completion.
L. L. Stair and W. M. slattery,
two of our we'll known farmers, left
for South Dakota and expect to be
back in a couple Of weeks with two or
three cars of work horses.
Word received from our genial post
master, L. w. Heath and the ever
jovial Captain Godfrey inform us that
they will be home from Michigan in
a short time. Their visit is cut lit
tie shorter than expected on account
of the extremely cold weather there.
Who says North Dakota isn't winter
resort.
'"C L. Kane left the last Of the week
for trip east to his old home in
Warren, Illinois. He expects to
bring a car Of horses home with him.
John F. Mcknight. the Russell
banker, was business caller in New
burg Saturday.
Newburg boast of marketing as
much grain at this time of the year,
if not more, as any town in Bottinaeu
County. During the last week there
has been an average of rs loads pulled
into Newburg and sold every day.
Ed. Stubban was county seat Wis
itor the last of the week.
NJ. Anderson. one of the old timers,
has sold his farm and personal effects
and expects to leave in short time
for Norway, where he intends to spend
the rest Of his days.
4 J.D. Carpenter. the insurance man
from Fargo, is spending few days in
town.
Mrs. @. A. Ballack is down from
Westhope spending few days with
. her husband.
Several Of our society folks attended
the dance at Maxbass Friday night.
All report good time.
The new McGovern hotel Is now
ready for occupancy. This will, be
welcomed by the commercial men as
they will now know where to 90 on
this side of the river for good warm
room and square meal.
d John J. Stoeser and Andrew Nelson
leave for st. Paul and eastern points
Wednesday.
j. n. Griffin, assistant industrial
agent for the Great Northern has been
in town several days.
Miss Halvorsen returned Wednesday
evening from several days visit
Victor Yansen and bride returned
home Wednesday evening from Mich
igan and Vic is handing clear havan-
as out to the boys and wears a smile
that can't come of: ].
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-08

today promises TO be "A lively affair. There
are enough candidates out to insure con-
siderable sktrmishing for support. The
voting will close at ! p. m
The Presbyterian Kings Daughters will
meet Thursday afternoon at the home OF
Mrs John Hewitt, ir., 1913 North Twenty
sixth street. The Ladies Aid society of
the same church will meet Wednesday
afternoon at the home of Mrs. \. j.
Caughey.
Henry c. Richmond, representative of the
World Herald here. left last night in COM
pany with r. l.. Metcalf for Indiana, where
Mr.. Metcalf il to deliver an address at
Lafayette at "A banquet given in honor of
Jackson day. They will not return before
the middle of the week.
There appears 70 be few minor correc-
lions In tho list Of prize winners I'm the
late poultry show. Joseph Hunt won the
first prize on "a pullet and a cockerel in
the Black Langshan variety. j. F. Auer
won first prize for Cockerel and first and
second for pullet in the Silver Laced Wyan-
dotte variety.
President Morrill, Of the Board of Fduca-
tion will advertise for bids on a. school
site TO be secured within the district
bounded by Twenty-second street. Syndi-
cato park. Thirteenth street and Missouri
avenue. The building will be provided next
year probably. II is said there is enough
money in the building fund TO buy the site.
Il is not supposed that it will cost more
than $500
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-08
AFTER IRREGULAR INSURANCE
State Underwriters Association Au-
thorizcs n Committee TO Collect
and Present Data.

At the annual meeting of the Life Under
writer's association OF Nebraska, held Sat
urday night at the Commercial club, the
president, H. r. Gould. was directed to APP
point committee OF five to collect and fur
nish to the State Insurance commission in
formation regarding the insurance COM
panies doing business in Nebraska whose
methods may lot be strictly regular.
John Steel, in pointed talk, urged an
Investigation OF the insurance companies OF
the state and directed his talk TO State
Auditor f. NJ. Searle and Deputy State In
surance Commissioner J. L. Pierce whu
were present. Mr. Pierce said that there
was no definite statute governing the case
but he would be glad to make any inquiry
whore specific charges were preferred
Officers elected were: President IL. r
Gould. Prudential Life; vice president Ed
ward Swobe, New York Life; second vice
president, a. X. Edmiston, Union Central
treasurer, John Steel. Northwestern MI
tual; secretary, +. y. Rurchmore Connects
cut Mutual Executive committee: CharleI
l.. Ady, National Life; G. w Noble, New
England Mutual: John Dale, Aetna Life;
J.. Frederick, Prudential.
Tho next meeting will be held in Lincoln
February D.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-08
SHOTGUN LACERATES HAND
Carelessness of John Cerbak Costs
Andrew HOger Severely
Injured Hand.

The careless handling OF a double bar
relied shotgun in the hands OF John
Cerbak, 2ls North Ninth street, cost An
drew HogeT, who lives with his family
at 1924 North Tenth street, the loss of one
finger and portion of his left hand yes
terday afternoon. The victim told Or.
Ralph, who was called to attend him,
that Cerbak did not shoot purposely Ac-
cording To the story given the police by
John BalGzo. 3sO6 Burt street. and others
who We're present when the shot was fired.
party of Hungarians had gathered al
the Hoger home during the afternoon
drinking beer. and that Cerbak had his
gun with him. 1t was while he was
handling IL csrelessly and pointing IL al
Hoger that It was discharged the shot en-.
tering HogeTs hand. The police were
called the later and took Hoger 70 st. Jo-
seph's hospital. A cousin of the injured
man, much angered al the shooting. called
at the police station last night to see II
Cerbak would not be arrested. but with
neither Hoger nor anyone else 10 make
complaint Captain Mostyn said he could
take no action.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-01-08
omaha,s Destiny FIXED.
Fremont Tribune.


The Bee on January l issued an Illus
trated jubilee year review. The edition is
devoted to pictures OF many Of the leading
business houses and manufacturing insti-
tutions and handsome homes OF the city
IL also includes an elaborate bird seye
view Of Omaha that gives an excellent
idea OF the city's magnitude. In addition
to the credtabie illustrated portion are in
structive figures showing the progress made
in material things during the year 1876.
II was in fact the banner year for Omaha.
There was invested in permanent improve
ments a total OF 81 5000. The bank clear
ings we're IL per cent larger than for the
year 1904 and reached nearly $500 600. The
jobbing trade Of the city amounted to
SIS. 10000. The figures all show marvel
Gus expansion. Every citizen OF Nebraska
is deeply interested i'm many ways in the
development OF its metropolis. Its success
sion is measure Of the prosperity of the
whole state and its growth contributes to
the wealth of the commonwealth. The up
lifting OF vast industrial enterprises In
Omaha affords a wider and better market
for the things produced on the farms OF
Nebraska. 1t is just as important to the
common welfare that the cities wax great
and strong as it is that the farmers pros
per. In truth, their interests are closely,
almost inseparaby, connected. 1t is, there
fore. with justfable pride We allude to the
| growth OF Omaha and accompany IL with
! the prediction that it is to become one OF
| the great commercial centers Of the coun-
try. Its destiny is fixed and certain.