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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12
TEACHERS HERE LAST week.
Pedagosues Of County Held Convention
Friday and Saturday. g

ne CITY or f0OCC10cau was
we'll aware of the fact that the
pedagogues of Bottineau coun-
ty are a live set, when from
fifty to sixty of them, represent
ing every corner of the coun ty,
took possession of the town
Friday and Saturday of last
week. .>
The first session of the meet
ing opened Friday morning in
the high school building. Mr..
Barger, president cf the asso-
citation, took up the pro gram
as outlined in last week 8 paper
and soon the whole teachin g
force was earnestly listening to
papers and taking active part
in the discussions on how to
teach the young idea to shoot,
grow and develop.
/ There was not a dull nome mt
from start to finish. All the
papers and addresses were we'll
prepared and whenever an
opportunity was given for gen
eral discussion on a subject
there seemed to be no lack OF
of speakers Every part of the
program was carried out with
the exception of DR.. MacKa Us
paper on Tuberculosis" and
the round table discussions. AS
special features of the associ-
alton an address by Rev.
Guernsey on Books and
Culture and one by J. ].
Weeks on School Laws of
Importance to Teachers were
given.
The teachers of the city, in
conjunction with the high
school literary society,", gave a
literary and social entertain
ment to the visiting teachers on
Friday evening in the form of
mental exhileration and physi-
cal refreshment.
The teachers association of
this county has grown in num-
bers, strength and Importance,
and it is hoped that it may con-
tinue to do so. At the next
meeting there will be besides
the general sessions for all, de-
partmental sessions, one for
the high school teachers, one
for the grade teachers and one
for rural teachers.
The next meeting of the asso-
citation will be held on the first
Friday and Saturday of April,
place to be determined later
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12
BIalsdeII for Congress.

Minot Optic: That Secretary
of State Alfred Blaisdell of
Minot will announce himself
as a candidate for congressional
honors appears certain. Mr..
Blaisdell himself has been a
trifle reticent on the subject,
but friends who are in close
touch with him believe that an
announcement may be forth
coming any day. Regarding
the secretary of states future
plans close friend said to an
Optic representative today: ]
look for Mr.. Blaisdell to
announce himself as a candidate
for congressional honors almost
any day. It is true that Mr..
B1aisdell has time and time
again said that he was out of
politics.. but his friends have
been after him strong to re-
consider. We who have watched
Mr.. Blaisdell's work as sec
retary of state know his ability
and there is no question but
what he would receive the
strong gest kind Of support
should he run for congress.
believe we can look for an
announcement from the sec
5retary- within the very near
FUTURE
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12
Advertised Letters.

The following letters remain
ed uncalled for in the Bottineau
postoffice, Nov. 6, 1909:
Chris Augspurger.
John Knudsen.
Samuel Stephen.
If not called for in Is days
will be sent to the dead letter
office. Persons calling g for same
will please say advertised. Ole
Roland, Postmaster.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12
Methodist Episcopal Church.

Preaching services at II a. m.
and 7:30 p. m. Subject for
morning thought What Does
it Mean to be a Christian"
Evening subject Gods Meth
cd of Saving Man." Sunday
schooland Bible class at close OF
morning service. Epworth
League at 6: 80 p. m. Prayer
meeting Wednesday evening al
8 o'clock.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Deals in BottIneau County Dirt Con
summated Last Week

The following is a list war
anty deeds filed for record in
the office of the register of
deeds of Bottineau county last
week:
Frank Sims to Onesine
Dore, ne l9-l6O-74.
Dakota Development COM
pany to H. O. Sour, $500,
lots 10 II IL, block 2, Maxbass.
William H. Which to Min
nick Fossum, $4,000, NV 5-161
81.
A. r. MacKay and wife to
N. O. Romine, $4,000, ne 22-161
81.
= Francis l.. Meachun and wife
to Thomas A. Yeam, $250O,
w12se, ,e12sw 12-162 78.
Vim. Mortenson to Thomas
FL. Armstrong, quit claim deed,
81. 90, lots 2 and 8, block Is,
Thomas third addition to
Willow City.
Thomas H. Armstrong to
David Armstrong, special
warranty deed. $175.OO, lots 2
and 3, block 16, Thomas third
addition to Willow City.
E. L. Garden and wife to
Oscar F. Olson, $250O, lot 8,
block /. Landa.
James S. Watson and wife to
John E. Raftery, $4350, s12nw,
lots 3 and 4, $685..
Edward Treichel and wife to
Rudolph Luch, $1,000, ne 21-160
".
Ellen Stromvall to Oreli
Cote, $500, s12se 81-160-74.
Alvah T. Gould to Deuel.
Gould, $4,000, n12nw, n12ne 20
16O-81.
Deuel. Gould, and wife to
Henry Warner, $1,000. n12nw,
n12ne 29-16O-81.
NJ. L. Walter and wife to A.
]. Walter, $1,000, NV 13-161-78.
H. NJ. Wallis and wife to
Great Northern Implement
company, quit claim deed,
81. .OO, lots l 2 8 4, block s Coles
addition to Omemee.
Tri-State Land company to
NJ. L. Collin, town lot deed
500, lot 2, block 13, Overly.
Asbury Crisman and wife to
Truman N. Yeomans, $500,
sw 35.159-83.
Ole O.. Lomen to Charles
Spencer, contract, lots 8 4 5 E 7,
senw, e1asw, n12se 6-161-77
$13, 600.
Mary E. Fulwiler to Charles
+. Fulwiler, 1926, lot 1, block
10, Westhope.
Fred Fl. Stoltze and wife to
Thomas G.. Lee and William J.
Reynolds, 1925, lot II, block IA,
Westhope.
Emma Festvog and George
O. her husband to Hans Ander
son, $3.50, lots 1 and 2, 1-162-75.
Mary and C. r. Archibald to
Nellie Scott, 1925, lot 8, block
IL, Willow City.
BENJAMIN Swanson to Trim
ble- Mum Investment company,
$500, VIE 12-16O-e1 except one
acre in north west corner.
Paul S. Stearns and wife to
c.. w. Bush and w. FL. Hamill,
$12, 800, s12nw, lots 8 and 4,
section 2, s1ane, lots and q,
g. -161-8O.
Grant S. Trimble and wife to
w. b. Parker, $500, lots and
~, block 2, Westhope.
Lachlam Campbell to Burns
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12

that body. There are three child
rem in the family, Harry H.,
aged 80 years, who is in bus
mess with his father; Lester,
aged ~ years, and Roy Town
er, aged 20 years.
Mr.. Thompson is a member
Of the Christian church is a
Mason, a member of the Shrine,
and K. p.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12

The Odd Fellows and Re-
bekahs of Omemee gave a
supper in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Oliver and Mr..
and Mrs. Vim. Suter. The
latter couple had made ar
rangements to leave for Malta,
Montana, and found it i'm
possible to be present.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12

w. ]. Cooper, who has been
studying Law in Minneapolis,
has purchased an interest in
the First National bank of
Westhope and will move back
to that town. He was cashier
of this bank before going to
Minneapolis about a year ago.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12

Eighteen hundred dollars
($18OO) buys one of the best
located residences in the city,
within block of the court
house; immediate possession.
This is an especially good
location for anyone with busi-
ness at the court house or for
a farmer moving into the city.
Write Geo. T. Larson, Palace
building, Minneapolis, Min
nesOta. 4z-tf.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12
Low Prices at imperial Lumber Yard.

We have made heavy re-
ductions in prices on all Win
dows, doors, storm sash, build
ing papers and many other
materials which you need.
Come in and let us tell you
about them. e. L. McCutch-
con, agent.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12
ERWIN BRANDER WON PRIZE.
Awarded First Place In Rural School
Pupils Corn Contest.

The corn contest entered in
to by the boys and girls of the
rural schools last spring was
brought to a close last Satur-
day when the prize winners
were determined. There were
all together thirteen contest
ants, but through new ar
ran cement by the agricultural
college of which one contestant
was not informed, his samples
were set aside for the county
contest. However his samples
will, together with others be
sent to the Omaha exhibit and
also to the state exhibit at
Fargo where they will without
a doubt receive prizes.
The exhibitors were as fol-
lows: Harry Overland, Antler;
Theresa Heilman, Maxbass;
Lloyd Heilnan, Maxbass; Katie
Heilman, Maxbass; Clarence
Wright, Willow City; Vim.
Hugguss, Barton; Clifford
Anderson, Souris; Erwin Bran
der, Souris; Ulva Mcdonald,
Maxbass; Edith Brooks, Lans-
ford; Harry Kleinert, West
hope; Arvid Lindstrom, Sour
is; Chas. Russell. Bottineau.
The prizes with percentages
were taken as follows:
First, Erwin Brander-88
l78.
Second, Clarence Wright
83 1-2.
Third, VIM. Hugguss- 81 IL.
Prof. II. K. Thompson,
Robert Hamilton and Emil
Peterson did good work as
judges, taking carefully into
consideration every point.
1t is hoped that this contest
is the beginning of series of
such contests intended to in
terest the boys and girls in the
agricultural possibilities OF
Bottineau county.
The following composition
was submitted with Erwin
Brander's prize corn. 1t will
be remembered that in the
circular letters sent out last
spring a composition was asked
for in connection with the con-
test:
planted the seed corn about
the twentieth of May, harrow
ing the ground we'll before
planting it. There were trees
on the north, east, and west
sides. In a month it had grown
to about foot and half, so
I commenced cultivation. l
hilled it up and kept the ground
mellow by hoeing, and by the
first of September the corn had
grown to about five feet in
height.
The killing frost came about
the twenty first of September,
but / left the corn on the stalk
till about the first of October.
When l gathered it, l pulled
the husks back and left it in a
dry place to harden. When
first 1 picked it, it was a golden
color but not very hard. When
it had dried awhile it turned
to a shiny color and was very
hard. t..-
Then / pulled the husks of
and packed it in box, putting
papers around each ear SO that
none of the kernels could shell
off. l left it there until called
for. Erwin Brander, age II
years, Souris, North Dakota.
i
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12
F. |. THOMPSON OF cANDo
Burke Handed Senatorial Prize 10 Dark
Horse Late Wednesday Afternoon.
bismarck special

UVtSS ldtS WeUu0SUdy Auu0tuVVUs
bismarck special]
Passing all of the favorites
and fast horses in the senator
ial race. Fountain l.. Thomp--
son, of Cando. dark horse,
won the prize in the home
stretch. The appointment of
Thompson was announced from
the governors office little
after 5 o'clock Wednesday
afternoon. The amour ment
of Thompson's appcv ant
followed one of the L, 4est
conferences that has been held
among the leading democrats
of the state during the three
weeks in which the senatorship
has been in the balance. The
announcement came, it may
be said, as a surprise to the
greater number of the demo-
Gratis who were in the city, and
it is likely it will be an equally
great surprise to the democrats
of the state.
Thompson was comparative
dark horse in the race. He has
not been reckoned as among
the leaders of the democracy
in the state, his activities hav-
ing been largely confined to
Towner county, where he has
been a member of the board of
township supervisors and coun-
ty judge. He is a close personal
friend of the governor, and it
is said that he was turned to as
an appointee after it was seen
that the democratic leaders of
the state were hopelessly di-
vided as to a choice for the
senatorship. Few of the demo
cratic leaders in the city last
night but were surprised at the
appointment from the fact that
Thompson was not looked upon
as possible appointee, and
his claims have been urged
only within the past day or 50
by a delegation from Towner
county, consisting of J. V.
Brooke, :. Alex -, Currie and
Thomas Conyers.
His appointment was an
nounced after a day of con-
ference in when the claims of
various other candidates were
put forth. These were those
of George E. Duis of Grand
Forks, d. H. Macarthur of
Bottineau, ]. P. Lamb of
Michigan City, w. E. Purcell
of Wahpeton, and the claims
of NJ. A. Hildreth of Fargo,
which were set forth in tele-
grams and by various mediums
of Endorsement. -.
The democrats in the city
agreed last night that Mr..
Thompson was an agreeable
gentleman, enjoying the conf
dence and respect of his fellow
townsmen and of those who
were acquainted with him.
Most of them ascribed his ap-
pointment to the personal
friendship between the gov
ernor and the apppintee and to
the fact that he did not seem to
be involved in the factional
differences in the party. AS to
his political services to the
party in the state and his es-
pecial qualifications for the
office, the democrats were
reticent.
Mr.. Thompson was born at
C--AI--.s1l~ T11s-ox>:1 ..
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12

Mrs. Kreplean and her sister,
Miss Martha Hahn, drove to
Bottineau to consult a physi-
clan. The former is sufferin g
with stomach trouble.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12

Mr.. Thompson was born at
Scottsville, Illinois, November
18, 1854. He was in the general
merchandise business in Illi
nois for sixteen years prior to
coming to Dakota in 1883, set
tling on claim in Towner
county. Three years later he
moved to Cando where he still
resides. being in engaged in
the banking and real estate
business. He has amassed
considerable wealth and is the
owner of 1000 acres of land
near Cando.
He is a lifelong democrat
andhas been interested in poll
tics since his youth. He was city
treasurer of Girard and mem Der
of the board of supervisors of
that town. Since coming to
Dakota he has been county
judgeof Towner county which
office he held for eight years
was member of the Cando
school board for six years and
mayor of Cando for four years.
In 1874, at Girard, Illinois, Mr..
Thompson was married to
Fannie Walker, the daughter
of r. S. Walker, contem-
porary and friend Of Stephen.
a. Douglas and a member Of
the Illinois legislature at the
time Lincoln had "a place ain
44 :slsI7
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12

Wanted-To rent a hotel.
Address Lock box "a, Goldfield,
Iowa. Al
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12

The Courant for fine print
ing.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1909-11-12

from Minneapolis. Though
Walter was not able to return
at present, he will probably
be home next week,
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16
aissau Agricultural College Wins

The Miasoar Agriculture Cor
leee exhibited O. caif bred on tbe
College farm ayllch won the
Champion Callpf ~ as Che great
1909 International Live staef
Shnw AZ Chicago This calls
'Deserter, was o Hereford
Angus cross bred steer he
won hrst in lhe class lor gtsde
steers OF all breeds, first la The
class for Hereford grades, FIRST
ia the class for Angus grades,
drst in the College class over an
pure bred grade calve
grade calves, ana WAS finally
made the champion Calt of the
Show In addition the College
won three Chamlian prizes, dye
first prizes, ,hree second prizes
and five th,rd priE an on catte
red 81 tile College. These TAT
cattle viii oe returned to the
College and used ia the Shosl
Winter Course instruction which
begins january Nh.
The Missouri boys, also. won
irst 90 horse Judging ana an
Armour Scholarship valued 90
$500 Ihis scholarship wiz
be awatdod - same Agriculture
al College student vho Is work.
ing his May through the Ua'
sersity
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16
.eoHi Anxious 70 gonDIsh uiiss.

Judge a u HYDE pasNd
through Rel Hai tiis morniua
ca MS way home from county
court, winch has been 10 session
since Monday Asked IL ang
t1lng special had come up he said
the court bad made an order that
bids be adger sed for. for the
excavation q TIE rock in the
dr5inz dltch near PapFille. "A
y may 81 some time before the.
suit over natter is decided.
and the undnlsntd condition Oh
tae Gitch may work q grave
hardship on a portion Of the
county, the court has taken this
action 70 aFegl such damage as
far as possible. u satisfactory
bids are receiFed contract viii no
doubt b let to complete III e
work Review.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16
Republican Congress
sI5uaI CsHFsHtiOn.

4 delegate convention 81 the Rep
nhlicana % THE sixth congressional
district % Missouri s. hereby called
20 meet 81 Butler. No Tuesday
Dceemoer @th. 1870 al ten o'elocE ~
m % nominate a candidate FOR con
@rss TO nl tae uuexpiued term %
A. DeAFm0nd. The
tIou .n said con-
enc Tor every ~
portion there's
cs, fpr Haa ism 81. Tat feF
general election 81
De closcn rs the various
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16

Governor Hadley. with Gov
ernor Deneen Of TliRois and Gov
eynor Sanders of Louisiana, head.
ohe procession Of 500 deep water.
WAY advocates who called on the
presid M at the White House
a-t Thursday. Our Missouri.
governor il usually 90 the head 81
tle procession. That's where 4,
n|atafailN BELONGS.
Read tne tribune.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16
-LNcaI NeNS.
Personals Telling he 20
People You Know.

220 acre farm fr rsit. 81 :
rent. See proMell & Mahonps
Frank Mabboit wa Bouerl
visitor Saturday.
Rev Father Murphs eas al
Butler visitor Sunday to dH his
regular appointment.
4. W. Robertson, the promin-
ent ranchmnn Of he country east
was q Butler wsitT Saturday.
f w Starring filed his regUi-
ar appointment at the Baptist
church Sunday.
Rosca Kincade spent the latter
part OF last week visiting reia-'
tiyes ia Mound City, Kans.
The stores have put their holi
day goods on display and All are
showing a nice line.
The sleighing parties have
held full sway since the snow
fall II is seldom that we have
snow this early in the season.
Rev. Thos. A Smith was q
Worland visitor Sunday t o fill
his regular appointment, return
ing Monday.
Some Of our merchants have
decorated their stores 70 r the
holidays. They look fine Come
and see them.
3 F. Brady, of the Brady AID
vertising Co, was a Rich Hill
visitor Saturday and paid the.
tribune a shors call.
Harry Marsh aud wife return
e d trom Sapulps Okla where
they have been for some time
past and will make this place
their home once more.
Mr. and Mrs. y. NJ. McPher-
on Of the south side celebrated
65th wedding annivsrsar,
last Sunday. A number OF re
latives we're present and q good
time was enjoyed by ali.
J. d Williams, Of the Metz
Times, add wife and Miss Rose
Rucker we're Rich Hall visitors
Saturday D favored tae
TRBUNE with a short call.
The Aihcrip literary Society
will hold an open session meeting
at the West school Building next
Friday night Dec IL, The pro-
ceeds OF ,tls - &c the Girls BIAS
ket Ball Team Several gped
numbers, iucludng q sketch put
90 by the member, 81 the tc5m
are uu the program
Ckas Williamson, oft Chesp
Store and w. O. Myerly, tbs
Jeweler, have iasIalled a
electro light system IN their
place of business IAis
make theirs one vi the BEST llgnt
Ell stores ia the cltS The power
will Dee generated by the power.
housc Formerly used by tbe
Leader Eject Theatre.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16

Hee some frieno
8 as sres = Christ
uas u.s. which Nll beappre
eaied agd remembered she err
sire Tr send idemt hs TnnUEE.
1855 ~ oilL
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16
20 on tg 5s5nsls

R Bs rlantt
81 herea CIV
tfie court loase a tie city ~
BHtier. 40. at2 o'clock 3 m on
MONDAY. Dscxmber 90. 1902
for the purpose 81 alerains ee n
delegates 80 represent taem 81
the Republican Congressional
Convention 70 be held a. Better
Mo Decembor y 1909 81 Dom-
mate 4 Republican candidaf For
Congress 81 fl ont the unexpir
ed term 81 the ate David q De
.Armond. The basis Of repre-
sentation wii b. one delegate for
every - votes or major fraction
thereof cast for William II TAFT
fof President in 1905 and the Re
publican voters Of tie various
Townships are hereby called 70
meet At 2 o'clock p. 20 ON Satur-
dav p December - 1909 81 the
place named below 70 select he
number of delegates apportiou
Cd
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16

Elder Cheverluu has nfeanised
ateachers course, which.
meets At ii, Christian Church IN
Saturday evening before hi 5
regular appointments &c
month. Sunda, School
and Biblo students 20 the
churche> are invited te atlera
and take adsantage rttlis pcn
did opportunity studs g $
Word. -Halne Islephoue.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16

All citizens 81 Bates County
who endorse Ghe policies Of she
r Republican party an d desire
ia ir cont nuation in Nationa' a
fairs are cordially invited 70 az
tend
c. a. Chsmbers chairman.
Trad. S. Harper, Secretary.
The Rich Hill tribune. (Rich Hill, Mo.) 1903-1911, 1909-12-16

tnner Ciart ol Butler 4paal
NilA ais Uuels Alsa
f3al
The Detroit times., 1909-03-01
BIG NAVY DOES
NOT MEAN VICTORY
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT SAYS EFF.
FiCiENCY OF ORGANIZATION
AND PERSONNEL PARAMOUNT.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 27.-The pres
ident today sent special message to
congress in which he transmitted the
final report of the commission on ma
val reorganization which outlines a
new departmental system. In the
message the president says
Preparation for war can only be
thorough and complete il the secre-
tary has the same expert military as
sistance and the same advisers i'll
time OF peace AS in time OF war. The
proposed plan has this object in view.
II is necessary to have the best ships
and TO have a sufficient NUMBER of
them; but the number and character
OF ships will not necessarily bring
victory. Efficiency in organization
and personnel must be the main de
pendence in securing victory where
there is even an approximate equality
I'm material.
ITO supplement and finish the work
of the committee another committee
must eventually be designated, 10
take up the proposed plan and com
plete it as to details; but no plan can
be satisfactory il there is deviation
from the essential military principles
specified in this report"
The Detroit times., 1909-03-01
SLAB Of ROCK
KILLS FIVE MEN
VICTIMS WERE AT WORK TIMBER
ING ROOF OF MINE - TWO
BROTHERS AMONG DEAD.

JOPLIN, Mo. Feb. 27.-Five meu
were instantly killed and two others
were fatally injured when slab oi
rock weighing 80 tons fell In the mine
of the West Seventh Street Mining
company. today. The dead. Henry
Ritter. Joe Morrison, Gilbert Ritter
Bob Warren, A. c. Griffith
The seven men were at work tim
bering the roof OF the mine when the
enormous slab fell. Gilbert and Hen
ry Ritter are brothers. the first nam
ed having been in charge of the work
The injured men were taken 10 the
hospital
The first intimation of the accident
to those on top OF the ground was a
heavy blast or air from the mouth OF
the SHAFT. The seven men who were
caught constituted the entire force.
with the exception OF two others in a
separate drift.
The investigating party going into
the mine after the air blast had indi-
Gated cavern. found the entire crew
covered by rock The rescuers work
ed for 30 minutes before the first
mans living. Burt Ritter, was re-
moved