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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1908-10-23
ADOLPH r. PETERSON

Adolph F. Peterson, =. who
seeks reelection as register of
deeds of Bottineau county, first
saw the light of day in Pope
county, Minnesota, in 1874. He
received his early education in
the public schools of Glenwood
and Alexandria and attended
Gustavus Adolphus college at
St. Peter for one year. A little
later he went to Indiana where
he completed his education at
Central university. In 1893 he
came west and filed on a home
stead northwest of the present
town of Souris. For the follow
ing eight years he was engaged
in teaching and farming. Two
years ago the voters of Bottin-
eau county elected him register
of deeds and so faithfully has
he performed the duties that he
will be reelected this year by
an increased majority. The Of
flee of register of deeds of Bot
tineau county was never in bet
ter hands than it is today.
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HENRY G.. HARTY

Henry G.. Harty, candidate
for reelection as treasurer of
Bottineau county, received his
early education in the public
schools of LeSeuer,. Minnesota.
Later he, attended the state nor
NAL at Mankato, from which he
graduated with. honors in 1896.
For three years afterward he
was engaged in teaching in
Mankato. Mr.. Harty was born
in LeSeuer County, Minnesota
in 1874. In 1899 he came t.
Omemee in this county and was
actively engaged in farming
and teaching until elected coun-
ty treasurer in 1906. Mr.. Harty
has made an excellent record
in the office and will be re-elect-
ed without serious opposition.
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WILLIAM B. REA

William b. Rea, who was
nominated for public admins
traitor without opposition at the
June primaries. was born at
Lindsay, Ontario, March II,
1863. He has been a resident
of Bottineau county for nearly
twenty years. He was for a
long time in the employ of w.
H. Mcintosh & Co., general
merchants. He served as chief
clerk in the register of deeds
Office under NJ. L. Helgerson
and is at present in the in
surance and collection busi-
ness. Mr.. Rea has always
been loyal republican and is
entitled to the full party vote.
He possesses the requisitequali-
fications to discharge the duties
of the office of public adminis-
traitor and the voters will see
to it that he is elected.
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JAMES HILL

James Hill, republican candi-
date for representative from the
new forty-seventh legislative
district, was. born near Gtolp4s,
Ontario, October IS. 184S. He
was educated at lockwood
academy and. was engaged in
merchandising at Ospringe,
Ontario, until coming to the
United States in 1897. He first
lived at Ardoch, North Dakota.
where he followed farming un-
til the spring of 1902, when he
located on a homestead near
the present village of Newburg.
He has been prominent in the
affairs of his home community.
Mr.. Hill is a good citizen and
one who can be trusted to look
after the peoples interests.
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Moines, Iowa. He practiced
law in Iowa three years before
coming to Bottineau county.
Mr.. Bowen has made a good
record during his incumbency
of the office of states attorney.
Before he assumed the office
closing blind pigs by injunction
was unknown to this county.
During his term he has closed
by in juncti ION twenty-four
buildings used in the violation
of the prohibition law and abat-
ed the nuisance caused by such
violation in each case. He has
turned in to the county treasury
during his term 81, ,327. .46 in
fines and forfeitures. In the
four years preceding only ST.
422.O5 was so collected. He has
enforced the prohibition law as
vigorously as any states at
torney in the history of the
county. Mr.. Bowen should,
and will, be reelected.
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tineau county during his term
of office until they now rank
with the best. Mr.. Christensen
has put a lot of hard, conscien-
tious work into the adminis-
tration of his office and has Civ
en- universal satisfaction. The
vote on Tuesday, November 3.
will demonstrate that the people
of Bottineau county are salts
fled with his conduct of the Of
flee and he will be given a fine
endorsement and reelection by
large majority.
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NEIL H. McKINNON

Neil. H. McKinnon, the re
publican nominee, for sheriff
was born in Ontario county,
Ontario. in 1864. He grew up
on the farm and attended the
common schools of his native
country. At. the age of 21 he
came west and took up a home
stead in Bottineau county,
which he farnhed for several
years. Later he engaged in
the dray business in Bottineau
and was thus engaged when
the voters of Bottineau county
made him sheriff two years
ago. He has made good
record in the office and will
receive the second term, to-
which he is clearly entitled.
He is a good business man,
thoroughly honest, upright and
conscientious, just such a man
as is needed in the sheriff 8
office. Is.
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G.. r. WILBER

G.. K. Wilber, the present
clerk of court of Bottineau
county. and candidate for re-
election, is practically pro-
duct of North Dakota, having
come to the state when five
years of age, bringing his par
ents with him from Michigan.
They landed in Wells county,
where his father took a claim.
In 1891 C. r. went to James,
town. where he attended school
until he took up railroading for
a livlihood, losing his right arm
in that work. He had gone in
to railroading as a call boy,
the most humble position with
the railroad, and rose through
the various grades to conductor.
After meeting with his un-
fortunate accident he came to
Bottineau county, settling on
a homestead near where the
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and as a friend of the prohibi-
ton law, he is either insincere
or he must have experienced a
very sudden change of heart.
A citizen of Devils Lake says
regarding Mr.. Burke's admin
istration as city attorney of
that city:
During all the time Mr..
Burke held Office, Devils Lake
was openly violating the prohi-
bition law on almost every
street corner. Most of the res
taurants sold beer openly, sold
it to everybody, and everybody
knew about it.
There were at least three
wholesale beer houses operatin g
in full blast.
Poker games of the most
vicious kind and other kinds of
gambling were carried on with
out the blinds down.
Houses Of prostitution were
allowed to run wide open and
the notorious hacks, which
were used to carry the patrons
of those houses out to the
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JOHN BuRkE's RECORD.
Has Not Always Been Strenuous TOT
Law enforcement.

When our democratic con-
temporary in Minot published
an article attacking c.. A. John
SON as mayor of Minot, nobody
in the johnson camp had even
thought of looking up the re-
cord of his opponent. Mr..
Burke. This campaign started
out without any mud-slinging,
and the friends of G. A. John
son were in hopes that it might
be concluded without any per-
sonal attacks from either side.
The unjust accusations against
Mr.. G. A. johnson caused
some of his friends to look up
Mr.. John Burke's record as
city attorney Of Devils Lake,
which office he held for some
time previous to the spring of
1905.
When Mr.. Burke now comes
before the people and asks for
their votes because Of his
superior virtue as a law enforcer
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PETER E., CHRISTENSEN

Peter E. Christensen, the pre-
sent efficient county superin-
tendent of schools, was born in
Owatonna, Minnesota, in 1875.
In the public schools of that
city he received his early COM
mon school education which
was afterwards supplemented
and completed in Minneapolis
in 1896. The same year he
came to Bottineau county and
engaged in teaching wi h
marked success until elected
county super n te ndent of
schools. He holds a first grade
state normal certificate for
North Dakota and ranks among
the prominent educators of the
state. He has raised the stand
ard of the public schools of Bot
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MATT JOHNSON

Matt johnson, editor of the
Omemee Herald and one of the
nominees for member of the
state legislature from the twen-
ty-eighth Legislative district,
was born at NorthwoQd, Iowa,
thirty-six years ago. His father
was one of the pioneers of
Worth county and served with
distinction in an Iowa regiment
during the civil war. Matt
came to Traill county, North
Dakota, with his parents in
1879 and since reaching man S
estate has been engaged in the
newspaper business in this
state and in Minnesota. In 1901
he came to Bottineau county,
taking up homestead claim
in Kane township. Later he
engaged in newspaper work at
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1908-10-23

and Z p. m., Pastor Davis in
charge. Geneva Bible class for
adults and other Sunday School
classes at IL: Is O'Clock. Young
peoples meeting a 6: 80 p. m.
To all services any and all who
can attend, are most earnestly
urged to come. You will not
regret attending. We believe
you will be glad for spending
an hour with us. Mid-week
meeting each Wednesday eve
ming at Z: 80 ri.
Next Sunday afternoon at
8: 80 sharp, Rev. J.. P. Davis of
Bottineau desires to see a large
attendance at the Morrison
school house for special preach
ing service. Notify your
friends, and bring a crowd and
we promise you a good time
and we believe a helpful talk.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1908-10-23
EDWARD L. GARDEN

Edward L. Garden of Souris,
who served as one of Bottineau
county's representatives in the
tenth legislative assembly, is a
candidate for reelection upon
the record made by him at that
session. Mr.. Garden was born
at Decorah, Iowa. November
80, 1873. He was educated at
Decorah institute and came to
North Dakota in 1899. He is
engaged in the hardware busi-
ness at Souris, Landa and Lans-
ford and ID one of the leading
citizens and business men Of
his home town. He took an
active part in the reform legis-
lation during the last session
aud his friends know Of mo-
reason why he should not be
sent back. - = s'- g..
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sIMkLER AND cnRIsrlAmsoM.
Republican Candidate for District
Judge 10 Speak In Bettlneau.

E. r. Sinkler of Grafton,
candidate for the republican
nomination for congress at the
June primary election, and A.
NJ. Christianson of Towner. re-
publican nominee for district
judge. will speak at a meeting
in the opera house in Botti-
neau on Thursday evening,
October 20. Both are ell
oquent and convincing speak
ers and all who can
should hear them. They will
speak at Lansford at 2 p. M,
Tuesday, October %, and at
Kramer at 8 p. m. Friday, Oc-
tober 80. III. S. Blood, e. c..
Bowen and P. E. Christensen
will speak at the Mclean
school house in Whitby town
ship Monday evening, October
|26.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1908-10-23
JOHN H. KIRK

John H. Kirk, present county
judge and republican nominee
for that office, was born in Bel
New Jersey, in 1875, and
came with his parents to North
Dakota when six years old. He
graduated from the public
schools of Brainerd, Minnesota,
in 1893 and engaged in teach
ing and newspaper work until
the fall of 1894, when he entered
the state university of Mime
sofa, graduating from the acad-
emic department in 1898 and
from the law department with
the degree of LII. B. two years
later. He first practiced law at
Grand Forks AS partner of
John A. Sorley, subsequently
locating at Souris where he
was engaged in the practice
when he was appointed judge
of the county court with in
creased jurisdiction of Bottin-
eau county, which position he
still holds. Judge Kirk has
displayed unusual ability as
judge of the county court and
has administered justice fear
lessly and impartially. He
should have the vote of every
republican.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1908-10-23

Souris and Bottineau, becom-
ing editor of the Herald at
Omemee about three and one
half years ago. He is one of
the most forceful writer's on the
North Dakota press, always
fearless in taking a stand for
that which he believes to be
right. These qualities make
him admirably we'll fitted for
Legislative duties and the vot-
ers of Bottineau county, with
out regard to class or party af-
filiation, will be ably represent
ed if Matt johnson is sent to
Bismarck next winter. He is
not altogether unfamiliar with
Legislative work, having served
as engrossing clerk of the house
at two sessions.
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ton meets at Westhope, Fri
day, November 13.
Superintendent Christensen is
visiting schools in Oak Valley
and Scotia districts this week.
The following teachers have
opened schools: Amelia NJ.
Hanson. Eidsvold district, No.
2; G. c. Lauder, Scotia No. 4;
Arthur Hagen, Daybreak No. 8.
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GRANT S. TRIMBLE

Grant S. Trimble of West
hope, who will be the first SEN
ator from the new forty-seventh
legislative district, was born on
farm in Warren county, Iowa,
in 1868. He received his edu-
cation in the common schools
and at Simpson college, Indian
ola, Iowa. After leaving col
lege he followed farming. In
1893 he came to Bottineau coun-
ty, North Dakota, being the
first settler to file on land in
Sergius township. Later on he
engaged in business at Rich
burg, when the village was
plated, at the same time con-
ducting farming on a large
scale. During this time he had
business relations with more
men in the Mouse River loop
than any other man in Bottin-.
eau county and the pioneers of
that section all have a good
word for Grant Trimble. At
present he is engaged in the
banking and land business, and
owns and operates several large
farms. He is an honest
straightforward business man
and believes in giving everyone
a square deal". He should be
elected by an overwhelmingly
majority ~
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Bottineau county, taking up a
homestead claim in Sergius
township, five and one-half
miles south of where Westhope
is now located. He taught
school in this county for sever
al years, serving last as princi-.
pal of the consolidated school
at Russell. During the past
three years he has held the pos
ition of deputy clerk of the dis
trict court of Bottineau county.
Mr.. Simon received his edu-
cation in the public schools at
Grand Forks and attended the
state university of North Dako-
ia nearly four years. He is a
man of good business ability
and competent to look after not
only the clerical duties but the
administrative affairs of the of
fee which he seeks. Mr.. Simon
enjoys the confidence of the
voters as was demonstrated by
his decisive majority over his
opponent at the primories. No
man in Bottineau county is bet
ter qualified to fill or more de-
serving of the office of county
auditor than genial, honest, un-
assuming John Simon. The
voters will give him a large
majority on Tuesday, Novem-:
her g
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town of Russell stands today,
being one of the pioneers of the

town of Russell stands today,
being one of the pioneers of the
loop. He served as assessor
and school clerk, and four years
ago was elected to the office he
now holds, defeating his oppon-
ent two to one. Two years ago
he was again elected by an in
creased majority, showing that
his first term had been salts
factory to the taxpayers of the
county. Nothing has occurred
during the term now ending
that would warrant a change,
and, in fact, public sentiment
is very favorable towards keep
ing Mr.. WILDER in office. If
anything, he is better equipped
and qualified for the office than
ever before, and he will, no
doubt, receive a rousing major
ity on November 8.
He has the work of the office
in the best of shape, knowing
the ins and outs of the duties
of the office to a nicely. Every
thing is systematized in the
best possible manner, and it
might take months for a new
man, unacquainted with the
work to secure full grasp of
the large number of things
that come up every day. Pub
lie Office like private positions
should be governed by general
fitness of the incumbent, and
when he has given satisfaction
in every particular m u c h
thought should govern the
matter of changing officials.
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E. G. BOWEN

E. G.. Bowen, the present
states attorney and republican
candidate for reelection, was
born in Rock Island county, IL
linois, in 1871. He moved to
Iowa in 1884 and came to Bot
tineau county in 1901. He re-
ceived his legal education at
Valparaiso university in Indiana
and at Drake university. Des
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1908-10-23
EDMUND WHITE

Edmund White, republican
nominee for surveyor, is an en-
gineer and contractor in Bot
tineau. He was appointed
county surveyor by the board
of county commissioners last
January and has since satisfact-
orily performed the duties Of
this important Office. He will
receive the whole republican
vote.
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AtiontlOn WoIknon i!

You are especially requested
to be present at our next regu-
lar meeting, October %. Nom
ination of officers and other i'm.
portant business. &c. E. Ro-
tramel, Recorder.
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JOHN p. SIMON

John P. Simon. republican
nominee for county auditor,
was born at Prescott, Pierce
county, Wisconsin, November
20, 1869. He came to North
Dakota in 1879, settling with
his parents at Thompson, in
Grand Forks county.
In 1899 Mr.. Simon came to
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BeitIseau csusiy Blrths.

To Mr.. and Peter Miller of
Newburg, a son: Mr.. and Mr..
T. A. King of Westhope, a son;
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Berg, three
miles south of Roth, a daugh-
ter.
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The republican candidates for
county commissioners are Geo.
H. Capes, in the second dis
trict; L. J. Larson in the third
and George Sidener in the fifth.
Mr.. Capes is now serving on
the board by appointment, and
making good record. Mr..
Larson is a prominent farmer
in Starbuck township and will
be elected without opposition.
Mr.. Sidener is from LansfOrd.
He has extensive telephone in
terests in the western. part of
the county and is good busi-
ness man. He and Mr.. Larson
will be valuable addition
to the present efficient board.
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Feet Ball

Rugby High School and the
School of Forestry will play the
opening game at the turf club
grounds today,
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EMIL JOHNSGAARD

The republican nominee for
coroner is Emil Johnsgaard, the
Bottineau undertaken and furn-
iture dealer. He is we'll quail
fed for the office and his popu-
larity is attested by the fact
that he has no opposition for
election.
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Girl wanted for general house-
work Mrs. N. III. McKinnon, Il
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The county teachers associa-
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Presbyterian Chsreh.

Regular services at II a. m.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1908-03-27
suFFlELD.

sufneld, March 23-Clarence Dauber, OF
Akron, was the guest OF his aunt Mrs
Nicholas Luley, few days the past
week
Edward Rhodes, of Chicago, and Harry
Rhodes of Oberlin, were called home by
the serious illness of their father, b. +.
Rhodes.
The infant son OF Edward Feller IS
seriously III with pneumonia.
Dallas Corl, former resident of this
plaza. died Wednesday at Lakeside hospi-
tai, Cleveland, after an operation for
appendicitis. Funeral services were held
from his late residence In Kent Saturday.
Alna Belle Gehris has returned to her
work IN Cleveland.
Miss Eva Grohe is Visiting friends In
Akron.
Luclla Boosinger. Of Brlmheld, visited
her aunt, Mrs. Charles Thrift, Thurs
day.
Glarkson Fritch. OF Cleveland, Is home
for an indefinite stay,
g Charles and Charlotte Roger and Ma
bel Thompson are III with throat and
lung trouble.
Luella Booslnger has been hired 20
teach the primary school the rest OF the
year
John Rhodes and wife. of Nelsonville,
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NORTH LAWRENCE.

North Lawrence, March 25-Mrs Geo.
Hall Is confined to hsr home with ty-
phoid fever.
Miss Almira Buttermore Of wester-
vile, o., u visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs James Buttermore, Of this
place.
Andrew Pollock. returned home sick
from New Philadelphia, where he Is
working.
cd his parents, Mr.. and Mrs David
Jones over Sunday.
Miss Mable MONT and Liltly Attock, of
Cleyeland, were visiting ut the home of
William Philpot. Sunday.
The Daughters OF st. George. of this
place, celebrated their Goth anniversary
In X, OF r. hall Monday. Some OF the
members OF neighboring lodges were
present.
The survey by the Traction company
through here looks like street car line
soon.
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NEW BERLIN.

New Berlin, March 1.-Born, to Mr.
and Mrs. DIR. Erwin Dougherty, q son.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G. Scnick and Misses
Bessie and Jessie Evan, visited friends
in Orrville, Sunday.
Mrs. n. n. Chapman and son left FRI
day for visit TO her parents home at
Charleston.
Charles Coleman OF Ashland. visited
his parents Sunday.
Architect II. II. Chapman. of Cleveland.
has been spending couple OF days
with his brother II. b, Chapman and
looking at the new church building,
Mrs. Sayler is improving slowly.
The Sunshine Dramatic club entertain
ment was we'll attended and the various
features appreciated by the audience.
The Mems club met monday evening
and had a very interesting meeting. Tho
members responded well In presenting
papers In answer TO the question, "Whnt
Would You Suggest That Would Make
Village Life In New Berlin Pleasanter."
Quite n variety OF answers were given.
which showed the mon arc alert TO the
best interest of our community. A nne
luncheon was served by the club at So
cial session following the program.
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PILOT KNOB.

Pilot Kndb. March 25.-School pAes
closed for a vacation OF one week. after
which the scholars will resume their
work for two months again.
The entertainment which was held nj
this place on Saturday evening was well
attended.
MIR. and Mrs. G. Swarts of Canton, and
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ II. Hahn and family
visited at the home OF Mr.. ahd Mira. II
Il. Brown on Sunday.
ella souers OF Maple Grove. Is spend
Ing the week with Mr.. and Mrs John
Sou0rs
Willie Grismarf began wofHnng for
August Coy. on Monday
y, ]. Schott visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller OF Hickory College.
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BOLIVAR.

Bolivar, March A-Mrs. c. J. Pfau
while In Cleveland, buying her spring
millinery goods, was stricken with ty-
phoid fever. and was removed to a hos
pital
John Yeagle made business trip TO
Sugarcreek Sunday.
The /. o. o. r. iodgs gave a banquet
IN their hall last Friday evening. which
was largely attended.
Mrs. John Beezle. of Canton, was n
Bolivar visitor OF this place. several
days OF last week.
Miss Lizzie Gilbert vhzed with friends
In Canton. Sunday.
Lightning struck the Methodist church
last Wednesday evening and did con-
siderable damage on tho inside of tho
building.
Mrs Isaac Shafrer enjoyed part of last
week with her daughter. Mrs. c. A.
Hammer. OF Canal Dover