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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-10-30
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

Roswell H. Fairfield and
wife to Chas. G.. Fairfield, q. c.
d. 81. lot 10, block 3, Gardena.
Roswell H. Fairfield and wife
to Chas. S. Fairfield. q. c. d.
$4,000, lot 3 block Is, Gardena.
Roswell H. Fairfield and wife
to Chas. S. Fairfield, $1,000,
Sc, SIC ne. a. 1915.
Maxbass Security bank to
Fred Lefave, $1,000. NV 3O-l6O-
81.
Hans o.. Dahl and wife to
Anton N. Amundson, $4,000,
lots 3 and + s. 20, lot 1 s 80, ne
ne 81 1884, 70.
Isabella and James Burris to
J. h. Cooper. $3.50. lot 1 block
II, Willow City.
Walter E. Sims and wife to
First National bank, Willow
City, 81, sw 20, NV NV 81. 100.
"A.
William T. Davis to Jane
Davis, &c d. 81, eh2 sw and
lots 3 and 4, 31-l59- 50.
Jane Davis to Clarence G.
Banks, $48OO, same as above.
Clarence G.. Banks and wife
Jemes r.. Davis, $4759, same
as above.
Samuel NJ: and August Self
ert to Thomas &. Lee, 81, lots
IS, 10 and 20, block +, West
hope.
Edmund Duff to ArthurDuff,
q. Cd. 81, sc 25-16O-75.
Catherine and Robert A.
Stewart. by sheriff, to Geo. H.
Capes, sheriff's deed, $2Ol3. 81,
lot ~, block is, south Botti-
neau and lots IL. Is, IA and
part of lot 9, block 2 of Nc
Arthur's addition to south
Bottineau.
Rogers Lumber Co. to Geo.
Stewart, 81, lot IL. block 4 in
lGardena.
Peter Harvey and life to
Geo. Stewart, Sliced, same as
above.
Anton Svensrud and wife to
Jeremiah J. Campion, $3.50,
lots 1. 2, 3, +, 8, 10, block 4 OF
Svensrud's addition to Willow
City.
H. A. Bate and wife to
Casper Carlson, $500. sig sw
Il, ME NV l1.162-75.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-10-30

Typewriter ribbon for sale at
the Courant office.
]. p Bremen was in the
city several days this week.
For Sale Single iron bed;
good as new. Call at this
office.
Vim. Knilaus was in the city
from Westhope between trains
on business Monday.
Mrs. Robt. Johnston of Mo-
hall was in the city Monday on
business and pleasure combin-
ed.
Roy Sidener came from L.ans-
ford last Saturday to spend
Sunday with friends in this
city.
Tickets for the lecture course
can be reserved at the Economy
drug store at ten o'clock on
Saturday.
W. E.. Watkins visited Botti-
neau in the interest of his
candidacy on Tuesday and
Wednesday.
Walter Master of Willow City
passed through here Tuesday
on his way to visit the towns
up the line.
Chas. Beevers returned home
Friday evening from St. Paul
where he had gone with a car
load of cattle the first of the
week.
J. p. Read. l. Bemdlei, Mr..
Doe and NJ. A. Costello OF
Grand Forks were in the city
on business Tuesday and re-
gistered at the Stone.
H. H. Aaker of Grand Forks
progressive candidate f O
Governor delivered an address
in this city Wednesday evening
to a good sized crowd.
Owing to the delay on the
part of the wholesale houses to
ship our merchandise most in.
tended for this sale in time, we
are forced to continue this Big
Sale for a while longer.-.H. n.
Wekseth. ut,
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8otilneau Markets.
Seen ana Heard

Three furnished rooms for rent.
/ Mrs. w. Abel. 2tp
Nils l. Dokken represented
Antler here last Friday.
White iron single bed for sale
cheap. Inquire at this Office.
A. ID, Page was in the city
from Souris between trains
Saturday.
w. l.. Stockwell of Fargo
was a prominent visitor in the
city Wednesday.
w. NJ. Braun and John l..
Davis were city visitors from
Lansford Sunday.
Mrs. Geo. Belyea and Mrs.
Madeline Kness were visitors
from Souris Tuesday. -.
John Kent, the Lansford un-
dertaker, visited Bottineau on
business last Saturday.
Geo. NJ. Young. prominent
politician from Valley City
was in the city Monday night. :
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-10-30

Just received a book of the
latest styles and samples from
Chicago and am ready to take
orders for suits, cloaks and
skirts. Madame Robson. O
J. +. Hillyer, travelling sales
man for the Wright, Barrett &
Stillwell Paper Co.. of Mime
apolis stopped off in I3ottineau
last Friday and enjoyed the
day hunting prairie chickens.
F. A. H. Smith, chairman of
the banquet committee, desires
to extend to Mrs. Andy John
ston and the ladies who so
ably assisted in making the
function a success. the sincere
thanks of the entire committee
and of Tuscan Lodge No. "A,
realizing that without such
valuable assistance the banquet
could not have been nearly so
successful.
Albert Stewart of this city
and Miss LenaG rubbs of West
hope were married at the home
of DR.. Durnin at the latter
place Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Grubbs has been a nurse
at the Westhope City hospital
for the past year. Mr.. Stewart
is a Bottineau boy and highly
esteemed among a score of
friends. L h e newlyweds
will make their home on
a farm near this city.
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need the office, l can
run it. Give me a chance.
M. E. Watkins for Co. Supt.
Two years ago my op-
ponent received only 1877
votes out of a possible
34OO. In June after four
years in office and after an
effort at campaigning he
received only 1881, about
one third. Attic primaries
2238 votes were cast. My
opponent received 1881.
The truth is he received a
plurality of 224. He had
it two terms. Give some-
one else a chance.
M. E. Watkins for county
superintendent. Pol. Ad.
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A Frequent Cause Of Noise.
Most VI the noise you hear Is made
BY people in the act Of cheering non
sense. Topeka Capital.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. f. b. Blades
autoed to Souris Friday after
noon.
c.. II. Gleason was a business
visitor to Westhope Tuesday
night.
F. W. Cathro returned Satur-
day evening from a weeks
visit of the eastern states.
Miss Antoinette Yelle left on
Monday for Grand Forks where
she will visit for sometime.
Remember you get nothing
but new and up-to-date goods
at all times at H. N. Wekseth's
FOR SALE-Improved W rk.
shire boar, fit for service. APP
ply to H. X. Russell. (2t)
The Lord helps those who
help themselves to the Opport-
unities offered at H. N. Week
seth's big sale. (1t)
We have just received a full
line of typewriter ribbon for all
makes of machines. When in
need of anything in this line
call on us.
After November l and up to
May l water will be 35cts per
barrel and must be paid for at
the time of delivery.--D a n
White.
First check for $75 takes Mo.
del n Ford runabout. u s t
overhauled and in good condi-
ton. Has magnetic. Apply at
this office.
Geo. S. Nero returned home
Saturday evening from a two
weeks trip in the eastern part
of the state in the interest of
the Grand Forks Herald.
We do not know how the
war shall end in Europe. But
we do know that our battling
against II already low prices
has ended in a victory for our
customers.-H. n. Wekseth.
LOST-Irish Setter bird pup,
8 month old. Answers to name
Red. Has name plate on
collar. Finder please call or
notify J. F. Murdoch, Bottineau
N. u. (2t)
w. E. Jones and wife of
Whitewater. Man., and S..
James and wife of Deloraine
autoed over from the latter
Thursday and spent the day
calling and shopping.
G.. l.. Newhouse, formerly of
this city, now of Minneapolis,
arrived in the city Tuesdey
evening to look after business
interests here. Mr.. Newhouse
report the family as enjoying
life in their new home.
Miss Ruth Woods substituted
for Miss Katherine Burr in the
primary grade of the Central
School this week. Miss Burr
is recovering nicely from her
serious illness and expects to
resume l,er school work on
Monday.
Don't forget to visit the
Wonder Store as there is al
ways something new and up.to
date here. We have received
another shipment of. Roman
strip and plead silks, crepe de
chine and other soft dress goods
in all the newest shades. The
Wonder store.
DIR. and Mrs. Haldorson and
family including Joe and Aunt
IL outoed to Bottineau last
Thursday and spent the day
SlSlsiuk VIII ITS. AUHII1S vi
Pelican Rapids. Mimi, who vi
sited at the w. II. Adams home
last week and left for home,
Monday .-Souris Messenger.
H. E. Layne, candidate
for county superintendent
of schools, received a MAJ
jority of Az votes at the
June primaries. He. is
very grateful for this
splendid ind orsementfrom
the voters of Bottineau
county and confidently be-
lieves that this majority
will be increased on Now
ember 3. Please bear him
in mind. Pol. adv.
w. E. Holbein,. c. c. Banks,
c. A. Adams, J. G.. Walstead,
Ed. Schilsby, &. A. Huss, DR..
| nA,on I~I., H -. ~ ~
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-10-30
English Style.

Young Blood wishing to purchase
p%iueapple,-I sye-aw-have you got
pine: Stout Woman lenjoHng very
kOOd health,-Pine? Lor' bless yer,
guv'ner. do ! look like 1t? Never I'd
illness in me Nfe-Printers PtD.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-10-30
REPORT.

observations taken at Bottineau, North
O,kota. under the direction Of the weather
III reau of the U. S. Department of ARri.
culture. for week ending Sept. 25 1914.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1914-10-30

= Dy S1O50Rv '''..''"' 70 NJ s'VV
Optional subjects for first
grade certiicates... 900 to 600
To Examiners:
Applicants writing only on first grade
subjects may he allowed to write Of a part
of those subjects on Friday forenoon at
the discretion of the examiner,
II. f. Layne.
County superintendent.
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readings taken at 7:UU q. m Maximum
and minimum temperatures and precipita-
ttOn are for the twenty-four hours proceed
NJ ZOO u. m. of day 9iven.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-17
CAUGHT SHORT TROUT
e. J. Hall and Clarence Daley Fined
$15.14 Each.

Edward j. Hall of this village and
c. Daley of New York appeared be
fore Municipal Judge II. II. Holden at
the office of States Attorney w. j..
Meagher Saturday forenoon charged
with having trout less than six
inches in length in their possession.
They pleaded guilty and were each
fined $40 with costs of $5.14.
The two fishermen We're arrested
Friday ON the stream known as the
Saltwater which flows into the town
of Searsburg from Woodford, by
Warwick S. Carpenter who was re-
Gently appointed deputy fish and
game warden. The deputy examined
the baskets OF the fishermen and
found in Mr. Halls basket Is trout
only one of which was six inches
long. In Mr.. Daley's basket were
five trout all under six inches in
length. The fishermen were releas-
ed with the understanding that they
were TO appear in court the follow
ing day.
Tho trout in the two flshermans
baskets were exhibited at the Office
OF tho states attorney and the
deputy explained that some of them
were but little larger than some of
the hngerlings that were planted in
the streams in this vicinity Lass
month
A rather peculiar circumstance at
tached TO the case is that Mr.. Hall is
mnmber Of the executive committee
Ct The Bennington County Fish, Game
ana Forest association, an organiza-
ton that has been in existence for a
number of years and whose members
pledge themselves to observe the
fish and game protective laws .and to
induce other sportsmen to do like
wise.
Mr.. Carpenter is the president Of
the fish and game association and to-
gether with other members has taken
an active part in the stocking of the
streams in and around Bennington
with brook trout. Recently there
has been complaints that the six
inch law was being violated by fish
ormon on the mountain streams and.
at his own request, Mr. Carpenter
was made deputy fish and game
warden lie has patrolled the brooks
considerably and has examined the
baskets of a large number OF fisher
men but had failed TO discover VIC
lation Of the six inch law until FIJI,
day.
The fine IN the case OF Mr.. Daley
was RENTED and he was placed on
probation. lie was here visiting and
has never done much fishing.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-17
LOCAL OVERFLOW


William Charland of Rutland. a for
mer resident, is visiting in town.
Frederick 3. Jennings, jr. has
brought action against the New York.
New Haven and Hartford railroad
FOR S50.000 damages for injuries sus-
tanned IN a wreck about a year ago.
Mrs. Downer Austin. Elizabeth. y.
j.. who has been a guest Of Mrs g..
H. Wells of Old Bennington. is now
visiting her brother. II. +. Robinson
in the southern part Of the town.
r. c. Reynolds and c. y. Alexande,
Of Troy mortored TO Bennington and
Wilmington sunday. accompanied by
Mrs. Reynolds who is with her sister.
Mrs. G. T.. Wells of Old Bennington
John Beach. son Of Rev. David ~
Beach. president Of the Bangor Thco-
logical seminary. was YiEi-
tor ia town. The elder Beach attend
Ell school at the Mount Anthony
seminary in Old Bennington half a
century ago and while here mado
his home with his aunt. Mrs. George
Lyman OF Tichenor place.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-17
TWO Of FIVE HURT
MAYHOT SURVIVE
AUTO ACCIDENT
Rapidly Moving Car Overturned
Near PittsfleId
WOMAN MAY LOSE LEGS
Man Has Fractured Skull and Condi-
ton Is Serious-Car Mass
WOMAN MAY LOSE LEGS

Five people were injured-two ser
iously and three slightly and large
touring ear owned by Leroy James
Anew York merchant, was dcmolish-
ed as the result of an accident which
occurred az Lebanon Flats, six miles
west of pit.sneld Mass, shortly after
2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. SO
badly was Miss Ilizebeth Wood, one
of the occupants of the car and a res
ident of Lebanon. inquired that it is
feared that it will be necessary to am
pusate both her legs. while there is
but slim chance of William c. C0ogan
also Of Lebanon, recovering. Both
are in the Hillcrest hospital at Pitts
field at the present time, and at an
early hour this morning it was Stated
that their condition was critical.
According to the story told. the
owner and the two persons seriously
injured, together with Miss Marquee
tie Watson and Russell McEwan, the
latter a pittsheld dancing master,
had left the latter place for a pleas
IRE ride to Lebanon. At Lebanon
Flo,s Jones attempted TO pass a car
owned and driven by DR.. William
Brooks OF Lebanon.
In turning out the wheels of the ma
chine skldded in some sand ana be-
foro the brakes could be applied the
huge car had turned turtle at least
three times. The occupants were hurl
ed seventy-iiye feet.
The Wood girl and Coogan huwey-
er. were picked up and rushed TO the
Hillcrest hospital in PittsGold, who're
II was found that the girl had sustain
ed a fracture of the left shoulder. sew
cal deep scalp wounds, and that DO h
her legs we're badly crushed. Coo
gan had a fractured thigh and the an
thorities fear that he had been badly
injured internally.
There was hardly anything hut a
load OF scrap left Of the big machine.
Automobiles are of the opinion that
the auto was travelling at a terrific
rate of speed when the accident oc-
Cured and consider t. marvellous
that the occupants were not killed in
stantly.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-17
JAPAN's uLTIMAruM
Rallies to Defence of England in Far
Eass

Toxic, Aug. 16.-Japan sent an III
timatum TO Germany Saturday night at
o'clock. demanding the withdrawal
of German warships from the Orient
and the evacuation OF Kiau-chau and
giving Germany until sunday, Aug
%, to comply with the demand. 9th
erwisc. the ultimatum asserts, Japan
VIII take action.
The general expectation here is
that the ultimaum will be followed
by war
Takaaki Kato. the Japanese For
eign Minister. simultaneously with
the dispatch of the ultimatum, con-
ferred with George w Guthrie. the
American Ambassador. and made to
him broad statement calculated to
assure ;he United states that Ameri-
can interests in the Far East would
be safeguarded and tho integrity of
China upheld.
Owing to doubts whether communi-
cations with Berlin were assured.
Japan in order to insure the arrival
OF the al imatum forwarded it to Ber-
lin by six channels including wash
ington. London. and Stockholm. The
Government also notified Count Won
Rex. German Ambassador to Japan,
and likewise retarded the time limit
Inspired uttCances express regret
n the inability to maintain neutral
ity. but say that G rtiaatrBe
ity. but say that Great Britain, the al
~ OF Japan, is compelled 10 defend
herself against the aggressions of
Germany. Moreover. l. is pointed out
that Germany is making preparations
day and night at kiau-chau where il
is storing provisions. while its war
ships are securing the seas OF East
ern Asia to the great detriment OF
commerce. and tina its converted
cruisers are Selling English mer-
chant vessels. such actions. it is ar
eued. are directly calculated TO dis
turh the peace Of Eastern Asia. and.
accordingly. after iull and flank com
munication with Britain. Japan has
found herself compelled TO send an
uliimatum to Germany.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-17
FMTAB HOLDS BOTH
ANNUAL PICNIC
IN HUNT GROVE
Four Cornered Hose Race an
interesting Feature
ALERTS OF ADAMS WINNERS
Dryer Hose of Rutland Took Second
Money With Putnam Hose One
Half Second Late

The Both annual field day and pic
mic of the Father Mathew 7. A. b.
society was held Saturday afternoon
in Hunts Upper Grove with an atten
dance much larger than usual. Tho
day itself was an ideal one and near
~ every one spent part OF the after
noon in n most enjoyable way at the
picnic. The big program which has
been arranged was carried out
smoothly although the time was lack
ing for a few of the athletic events
- they were. omitted
One of the special features of the
days program was the four-cornered
hero race between Vermont and
Massachusetts teams. The four
teams who took part were the Alerts
of Adams, the Gale Hose company
of Wnliamstown, the Dryer Hose
company of Rutland, and the II. w.
Putnam Hose company Of Benning-
ton The race was won by the
Alerts who ran in 81 minutes. The
first prize was $50 and the second
prize OF $25 was won by the Dwyef
hose in 40 seconds The Putnam
hose was third in 4O1A seconds. Gale
hose was disqualified by the joining
of a coupling.
The judges were Russell Dunn at
the hydrant and c. y. Sullivan at the
ripe. w r. Hyde acted as starter.
The timers were A. r. VonDette. II.
w. Burgess, w. II. Nichols, Il. j.
Cummings and John IL. Burns of Ben
nington and =. H. Patten of Rutland
Many people enjoyed Wise and
Wise, tho aerial wonders, who provid
ed the vaudeville performances OF
the afternoon The slide for life by
these performers was one of the best
features of tho picnic.
Free dancing was enjoyed on a
platform constructed for that pur-
pose. the music being furnished by
Donnelly's orchestra.
The races for the boys and the
tug of war between the fat men and
the lean men were not held as the
preceding events took more time
than had been expected.
All kinds of refreshments could he
obtained on the grounds and there
many games with which all could be
amused Although all Of the events
planned for the afternoon were not
held everybody pronounced the pic
mic to be a success which cqualled II
no; surpassed that OF any former
As has been the case in recent
years. the success of the picnic was
largely duo TO the efforts of Richar d
Hurley, chairman OF the executive
committee.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-17
THE ROBINSON SHOWS
Favorable Comments from Canadian
Newspapers

Newspapers
The following verbatim extracts
from the Canadian press tell the real
truth. 1t is unbiased testimany Rob
inson's Famous shows is standard
hieh-grade exhibition. 1t employs
only artists of real ability and repu-
tation. It INDUCES in no bombast, ex
aggeration or false promises. Jeal
Gus rivals may knock, but these ex-
tracts show that you win make no
mistake by choosing the Robinson 8
Famous Shows for your patronage.
The Chatham (OntD Daily News:
"The many visitors that braved the
storm to attend Robinsons Famous
Shows have good cause 60 be GOO
natured, even If Mr. probs did mis-
worst. The circus was a corker, the
attractions all being far above the
average. Tho feature acts were mar
velous, and seldom il eve has q show
been so well received in the Maple
City"
The Daily Planet, Chatham:
"Robinson's Famous Shows pitched
its tents on tho Fair grounds, aud
was throngcd with interested specta-
tors. The attractions were all good.
the Earl troupe being especially fine.
Many other acts brought forth deaf
ching applause The courteous treat
mcnt accorded the patrons made
them many friends in this city. 1t
was clean show, and was entirely
free from the rough element often
socn with other circuses.
Welland (Ont) Telegraph:
'Robinson's Famous Shows save
two successful shows here yesterday
to highly pleased audiences. Many
of the acts wero extraordinary. and
tho gentlcmanly department Of the
show people was a pleasing feature
Dunnville (OntJ Chronicle:
"Roblnson's Famous Shows was
here Wednesday and pleased the two
very large audiences that attended
That II was a clean, high-class exhibit
ton. and entirely free from objection
able features. was a matter OF COM
ment on all sides. They Will be sure
OF generous patronage upon any iu-
ture visit to this district
Note-Evcry paper in Canadian
towns where this show has visited
speaks in similar terms. No show
that ever visited tho Dominion has
met with greater popular approval.
Remember the date ut Bennington,
Friday, Aug. 2S. afternoon and night
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-17

London, Aug. 17-Reports received
here from Nish, Servia, give partial
details of a French victory over the
Austrian feet in the Adriatic sea.
According to the reports, which
are semi-ofiicial the French fleet
which had been in. pursuit of the
German cruisers Cohen and Brsslau
and which escaped by passing
through the Dardenelles, returned TO
the Adfiatio and that in the engage
ment which lasted between one and
two hours, two Austrian battlesnips
were sunk and that third was set
on fire and run ashore. The names
Of the ships are nci given.
The British Mediterranean feet is
reported to be off the port OF Pola
in the Adriatic sea. The port is forti
fed and some of the Austrian war
ships have taken refuge in the har-
Dor l.. is expected that the fleet will
begin the bombardment OF the port
at any time.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-08-17
AMATEURS DEFEAT NO. ADAMS
North Adams team Defeated 6 to
in q TWeIvc-lnning Game


North Adams team Defeated 6 to 5
in TweIvc-lnning Game
Saturday morning the Bennington
Amateur baseball team defeated
tho North Adams team in the twelfth
inning by score OF 6 to g. The team
from North Adams made three runs
in the first inning and Bennington
was unable to score until the fourth
inning when they made two scores.
In the seventh inning one more run
was scored by the local team and the
score was tied 80.
For the next foug innings alright
baseball was played and al the he
ginning of the Twelfth there had been
no change on the score-board. Priu
die. the first man up for North Adj
ans in the twelfth got on first on an
error Tho next two men We're
quickly disposed Of with Prindel still
ON FIRST. The next man up made q
three-bagger and scored prindle.
Both OF the next two men got hits
letting in one moro run and at the
close OF tho first half of the inning
the tunnel city team led by two runs.
In the last half three errors and hit
by Shaw scored three runs for the
Amateurs and ended the game The