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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-12-09
ElDsv0Lo TOWNSHIP

Miss HOff, who teaches in
school No. 5 Dewey district. at
tended the teachers institute at
Bottineau on Friday.
Ed Christianson transacted
business at Bottineau on Fri
day,
Eidsvold's Equity club held
a very interesting meeting on
Saturday afternoon. A large
number of farmers were pres
ent and listened intently to the
interesting topics discussed.
The import of this meeting
was the establishing of a farm
ers elevator at Landa founded
on the equity basis. Mr.. Rosen-
dahl, president of the club at
this meeting presented his re-
sig~nation, which was reluctant
ly accepted. AS president he
was unsurpassed. T. T. Clev-
en-, a man of unusual ability
and a profound equity man,
was elected to succeed Mr..
Rosendahl. We are confident
that no better man could have
been selected for the place.
Miss H. F. Liebolt attended
the institute at Bottineau last
week. L. Miller went down
Friday to see that she returned
home safely. Are we correct
in our deduction, Leslie?
Some of Eidsvold's enthusia-
tic Equity men, H. J. Hanson,
A. L. Taralseth, John Lem and
A. Rosendahl went to st. Paul
on Monday to be present at the
big Equity convention held
there this week.
Mrs. J. p. Asker visited her
sister, Mrs. Roning at Kramer
last week.
Miss Alvina Anderson at
tended the institute at Botti-
neau last week. She found
Bottineau very interesting and
has no objection to another in
stitute.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Thompson
were passengers on Jim Hills
coach enroute to Bottineau last
Thursday.
Mrs. b. Boreson of Tampico,
Mont, is visiting with friends
and relatives at Landa. Mr..
and Mrs. Boreson moved to
Tampico several years ago and
are demonstrating half section
of Montana's fertile soil, They
are we'll pleased with their To-
cation and report a bumper
crop for that vicinity this year.
Miss Clara Erickson, who
teaches near Landa attended
the institute Thursday and
Friday. Miss Clara finds some
of the people at Bottineau very
interesting and always has a
good time while there.
T.. T. eleven was a Botti-
neau visitor on Thursday.
The promoters of the moving
picture shows in this city have
labored early and late to put
their machine in prime condi-
ton for the free show to be
given at Landa Friday evening.
Presumably they are anxious.
to repair THAR damaged reputa-
ton for the sake of future at
tempts.
In Boston, a young lawyer
who spent most of his time try
ing to seem busy, went out for
a while, leaving on his door
a card neatly marked: Will
be back in an hour" On his
return he found some envious
rival had inscribed underneath,
SsVTy-- c--
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-12-09
J. SEvERT ANDERSON,
Teacher on
Violin and Cornet
Orchestra
Bottineau, North Dakota
The Economy 81 Good Looks


All women are not born beautiful
but nearly all can acquire good looks
attention to their person and the
selection Of their apparel. To be good
hooking one need not be extravagant.
\ becoming hat, good shoes and good
doves constitute tho essentials to
make an ordinary girl attractive. A
moderately good suit, kept well brush
"a and pressed, can, Il . little too
much worn, be redeemed by these 40
o~essories. Neatness, above all else, Il
he keynote to good dressing. The best
Shoes viii. look shabby II they are not
toiishsd and the heels kept level.
kEkswiss the gloves should b kept
neatly mended, and Il r. well to 70
member that clean oolored gloves an
% BE- preferred to soiled white ones.
Keep the hair neat, wash It often and
brush It daily. Brushing lends lustre
% the duIest locks and makes the hair
easier to manage. Don't neglect the
oore OF the teeth and hands, exercise
moderately, sleep eight hours. and
more II possible, keep the system rog.
ular and battle daily.
Too much emphasis must not b Laid
a tho matter 81 dress alone The men.
III attitude adds largely TO ones GOOD
looks. Cultivate . liking for good roo6'
Y, instead Of indulsing the weakness
= read trashy novels; unremittingly
cndeavor to 90 good, to b kind and
T. maintain q dear conscience. Il WIN
n be reelected IN th6 sparkle Of the
- and the spirit Of content and salts.
11aon that envelopes one. Lot The
i11iinsst girl follow these little hints
"a she can b good looking. And
What woman doesn't covot good lookDj
-Ka&hloen Hills, IN Leelieis.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-12-09

Don't forget that nitrate q soda y
Guick acting fertiliser and should b
snal1od = man loses freQuG0k1y
~tnh largo 1oooo,eo11o@.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-12-09
Two 8oIta.

THE belt worn by Napoleon at the
battle of Waterloo shows that his girth
was forty-two inches. Some belt, chr
"Yes, but not a circumstance to the
belt that Wellington gave him."-Louis-
vile Courier -Journal.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1915-12-09
8nttinea,, County 8ups
$hnrt Course
lit agriculture
UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMITS.
SIONERS AND THE BOTTINEAU
COMMERCIAL CLUB

COMMERCIAL CLUB
State School of Forestry
BOTTINEAU, N. D..
Conducted by Ha ssri: y:'T W 4 Hs fssl a !: + " H H.* j."
and Or. Don McMahan. v. s.
I,1esaap, per. 14tt
forenoon
1000 Demonstrations in Milk Testing
Afternoon
1870 Demonstrations in Stock Judging
Epenins
73o Address of Welcome . Prof: F. w. Smith
Reading Miss Vna M. Brazelton
Stories Prof. ]. l. Sewers
Song Forestry Quarteeoe
meamesaap, @er. 18th
o:3o Demonstrations in Rope Splicing and
Halter Making
Afternoon
100 Lecure-Modes of Restraint and
Minor Operations . u. McMahan, VS..
Fp<nins
7:3o Entertainment at Grand Theatre, Comedy
"Silo Building Under and Above Ground"
1hmrshap, @er. 18TH
forenoon
9:3o Judging and Testing Seed Corn and Grains
Afternoon
1:3o Corn and Alfalfa Culture
The Weed Problem and its Control
500 Forestry School Play
1.-THE Servant in the House"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09
DEATH OF MRS. B. D. SMITH.

The many friends throughout the
Parish, of Mrs. B. d. Smith, were
panied beyond measure to learn Of
her sad demise, which occurred at her
home on "Wavertree" plantation
Wednesday morning of last week
at $3.50 o'clock, after an illness OF
but four short days, of pneumonia.
Mrs. Smith, with her husband, a
most highly respected and prosper
Gus planter, came to Tensas from
from Mississippi in 1899, residing
ever since in that section, and where
she has built up a large circle of
friends, who will deplore her pass
ing away.
She was born in Newburg, Ala
bama, July 9th, 1867, and was a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. N. A.
Rucker, now of Millville, Ark. who
survive her.
When quite young woman Mrs.
Smith united with the 8, Baptist
Church, in which faith she was al
ways "A steadfast and Jealous worker.
Though quiet and peaceful, her
life was Ceplete with love and deeds
# kindness. To the sick she al
ways administered aud To hose in
distress or need, she had always a
kind and loving word and helping
hand.
In her death the community has
sustained a most distinct loss and
the husband and loved ones called
upon to give up one no earthly
power can restore.
Her remains were laid to rest the
following morning at II O'Clock in
the burial ground at Wesley Chapel
he services being conducted at the
grave in the presence of her loved
ones and large number of friends
who had gathered to pay last
tribute. Rev. George Fox, pastor
of that Church officiated.
Besides her parents she-is survived
by two sisters, Mrs. john E. Mar
ron, of Waterproof, and Mrs. w. A.
Pitts, of Millville, Arkansas; four
brothers, Messrs. John G.. Rucker,
OF Bombay plantation. this parish,
c. L. Rucker, Rayville. La, H. d.
Rucker, Of Crystal Springs, Miss.
and N. K. Rucker, Millville, Ark,
and al half-brother, Mr.. Henry
Garrin, of Alabama.
To the grief stricken husband,
family and relatives, the Gazette
extends its deepest sympathy.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09

by limitation or otherwise. or for anv other
cause. its affairs shall be liquidated. its debts
paid. and liabilities discharged, and the bal
ance of it's funds. if any. divided pro-rata
among the stockholders under the superin-
tendence and charge of three commissioners
of liquidation to be appointed for this pur-
pose. at general meeting of the stock
holders, convened after thirty DAYS prior
notice shall have been given, as hereinabove
provided for.
Said commissioners shall remain in office
until the affairs of said corporation shall
have been fully liqudated. and in the case of
the death of one or more Of said commits
siOners. or other vacancy occurring in their
number, those remaining shall continue to
act. and NAV I'll such vacancy.
Thus done and signed on the day aud date
first herein written. in the presence of NJ. j.
Lewis and w. 5. Dixon. competent witnesses.
who have signed these presents. after due
reading Of the whole. with the parties hereto
and me. the said Notary.
S. ID. FARRAR
g.. C. FARRsR
OSCAR JONES
l.. l.. GUTHRIE
.-,as, NJ. j. LEWIS
WIN. 8. DIXON
MARTIN JACOBY. Notary Public.
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WAT ABOUT THAT VACATION!

"a rose with all its sweetest leaves We
unfolIed."
Young Friend! With your future be
fore you what will you make it-succes
or failure? With youth and health yor
have the power within you to possess thu
blessing of practical knowledge, the JOY
of achievement, the content of success
but only thru intelligent effort. If YOU
have within you the love of higher things
and better days; If you have ambition,
energy and determination; if you are free
from bad habits that dwarf your intellect
and unfit you for consideration by bust
ness men, we can train you in business
MISUNDERSTANDING, Shorthand
Typewriting. Writing, Business Arith-
metic, Business English, Business Law.
Telegraphy and Station Work, and secure
you good position. You have no time
to lose. The spring and summer months
should be used i'm securing a practical
knowledge that you may accept a good
paying position when the busy fall season
begins. In our years of experience as
teachers we have watched our students
unfold and blossom into superior man.
hood, awaken to the responsibilities of
business life. and crown their labor with
success. What we have done for Others
we can do for you. The business world
is seeking everywhere for young men and
women who are able to do the work the
business office demands. Let us impress
upon you in the language of Narado, a
Hindoo sage: "Study to know; know
to comprehend, and comprehend to
judge" Young friends, use your youth
in the pursuit of knowledge. We could
give you no better advice than to join our
industrious band of students; they are
here from many different states, and are
going out daily as their courses are fin
ished into splendid positions secured
thru our employment department.
Our large catalogue containing the
s'aVeliehts Oh young people who have
Travelled the road we are advising you to
travel would be interesting reading to
you. The letters from business firms
with whom they are now engaged would
be encouraging to you, and our low tu-
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with the short time taken to complete
the course, would be pleasant surprise to
you. Fill In your name and address,
clip and mail today for catalog.
TYLER COMMERCIAL COLLEGE.
TYLER, TEXAS.
Address
Course Interested in.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09

Marks, on 1870 acres. 10. One from
Julia Gaines on SO acres IL. One from
X. B. McMillin on 1892 acres. - One
from Frank Lombardo on 225 acres. IL
One from T. Z. Grace on 500 acres. a.
One from Anna Inge on SO acres. Is.
One from Dan Morris on 2l2S acres. I6,
One from Mack Inge on lG acres. IL.
One from heirs of Mrs G. Fl Muir on 35l
acres. Is. One from the estate of 7. y.
Guthrie on 1924 acres. 10. One from
the Estate of Mrs. Rebecca RI. Gather.
on an undivided interest in 1904 acres.
20. One from F. L. Guthrie on 247I acres
81. One from Geo. ID. Bland on West
half OF 300 acres. %. One from w. NJ
Bland, on West half OF about $50 acres.
%. One from Estate of l.. Bland ON West
half of about 80 acres. 81 One from
Mrs. Ross L. Bland, on West half of
about GO acres. %. One from W. B. d
j. ID. Hogue on about 200 acres.
All OF the said leases are on lands situ-
ated in the Parish of Tensas. in this
State.
ARTICLE VIII.
The number Of shares subscribed by
each incorporation is written opposite their
respective names a. signed to this charter.
which list of shares is hereby adopted in
lieu OF a preliminary subscription list,
and is hereby declared by them to be the
number OF shares of stock which each
agree to take in this corporation.
Thus done and passed at my office on
the day and late first above written in
the presence of Messrs c. B. McManus
and L. Lion, competent witnesses, who
hereto sign their names, together with
said appearers, and me, Notary.
(Signed)
c. B. MCMANUS,
L. LION.
LUCIAN BLAND, 200 shares.
BENZ. w. HERMAN, l share.
d. A. WALSH,
Per LUCIAN BLAND, 80 shares
A. j. GRIEF,
Per LUCIEN BLAND, 80 shares
w. G. SOFIA, shares.
f. L. ROANE, 10 shares.
w. NJ. MILLER, 3 shares.
CHAS. E. FENNER, share.
FERGUS HERMAN,
Notary Public.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09

MIR. Percy l.. Rountree, of Vidalia
spent the past week in St. Joseph
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. r. NARROW, oi
RouthwoOd, were visitors to St
Joseph to-day.
Miss Vivien Saddler has resigned
her position IS teacher of the public
school at Wards mill, on Lake
Bruen, and has been succeeded BY
Miss Ida Hornsby.
A most delightful little dance wa:
given at the Hall on Friday night,
which marked the organization Of
the Tango Tea Room. The attend.
ance vas quite large, many coming
from goat distance.
Mrs. James Curry has returned
from Natchez whittier she was called
last week by the illnessl and death
OF her venerable mother, the late
Mrs. M. J. Means. Mrs. Curry has
the telde-est sympathy of her many
friends in this parish.
DR.. Geo. n. Clark, who went to
LaJunta, Colorado, last week for
his sister, Miss Bessie Clark, reached
home o. Saturday. He brought his
sister with him and we are pleased
to learn that she stood the trip very
well. considering her weakened con-
dition.
But three white applicants pre-
sented themselves for the teachers
examination conducted at the Sup
erintendent's office in the Court
House last Friday and Saturday.
They were Miss Inez iGordon and
Miss Ida Hornsby and Mr.. D. M.
Lynch.
A.large crowd from both St. JOS
eph and Waterproof attended the
Easter Services at Wesley Chapel
last Sunday. The day was beauti-
full and the roads good and the at
tendance was unusually large.
The sermon was appropriate to the
occasion.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09
esyeu VIDAL NOTES.

Mr.. C. ID. Johnston is visitinf
relatives in st. Joseph this week.
Rev. V. D Skipper, of Tallulah
preached on the Bayou last Sunday.
Mrs. P. M. Funk, of Tallulah, il
the guest of her father, Mr.. J. c.
Ellis.
Miss Erexine Brooks made trir
to Vicksburg the first part of the
week.
Mrs. Mitchell, of Pennsylvania,
has been the guest of her sister,
Mrs. T. P. Kcll.
Mr.. Orchard Law, of Vicksburg,
was the guest of Miss Lola Harring,
part of last week.
Mr.. Kelly moved his levee outfit
to Missouri this week, where he has
about years work.
Mrs. T. P. Kell and her sister.
Mrs. Mitchell, departed Wednesday
for New Orleans where they will be
the guests Of their sister, Mrs. E.
l.. Gladney.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09
now's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo. O.
We, the undersigned, have knownF. J.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and belive
nm perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able m carrv
out any obligations made by his firm
NATIONAL BANK OF C0MMERCE
Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internallv
acting directly upon the blood and mn.
cous surfaces Of the system. Testimonials
sent free. Price 70 cents per bottle. Sold
BY all Druggists. N
Take Halls Family Pilps for constipa-
ton.
F, ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. Ohio
Sold by Druggists, 75cts.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09

The Gazette is pleased to publish the
following anonymous communication:
"Oh! God, l beseech Thee to bless all
mankind"
This prayer was sent to me and is to
he sent all over the world. 1t is said that
in Jerusalem those who wrote this PRAYER
never suffered misfortune, and those who
pass it never suffer calamity. Copy it,
send to nine persons in nine days. With
in ten days great happiness will be yours.
SIGN NO NAME.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09
Proclamation Of Election.

BY VIRTUE of and in obedience to
an ordinance of the Town OF st. Joseph,
La<and the laws OF the State of Louis
NiA There will be held in the Town of
It. JdNph, La, on TUESDAY, APRIL
10Th, No, between the legal hours pre-
scribed therefor, at the usual polling place
in said Town, an election for Mayor and
five Aldermen for the ensuing term of
two years.
Witness my hand officially at St. Jo-
seph, La, this March 18th, 1919.
W. VI. DAVIDSON,
Mayor of st. Joseph, La.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09

SIAIE UF LOUISIANA,
Parish Of Tensas.
I, Jos. NJ. Reeves. District Attorney in and
for the Tenth Judicial District of Louisiana
do hereby certify that have examined the
foregoing Act of Incorporation of THE NEW
ELTON ELEVATOR COMPANY, which has
been handed to me for examination to its
legality, and that / am of the opinion that
the objects and purposes of said corporation
as set forth in said Act, are legal, and that
none of the provisions therein contained are
contrary to law, and / hereby approve the
same.
JOS. NJ. REEVES,
Dist. At't'y, 10th Dist.
st. Joseph, La, 18th day of April. 1915.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09

Mr.. Derrick January, of Crowley,
La, was visitor to st. Joseph this
week. Mr.. January is a son of the
late DR.. D. P. January, who was a
resident Of this place and practicing
physician here for many years, and
his sons entire boyhood was spent
with us. His visits to St. Joseph
are not as frequent as friends would
like and he always receives a cordial
welcome when he returns to his old
stamping::ground.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09

The new residence of Mr.. Jno. G..
Blanche, on the plank road, which
is being built by his brotherjn-law,
is rapidly approaching completion
and will be one of the handsomest
homes in st. Joseph and a decided
ornament to the town.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09
| 3. BEAUBlES. ?. N.

SALESMAN WANTED to look aftet
our interest in Tensas and adiacenr
counties. Salary or Commission. Adj.
drsss' LINCOLN OIL CO., Cleveland, o,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09

Ci.e Isso'iue l-aunch, length Is IT,.
widta ? It.. II h.p., Ferro Special.
Suitable for passenger or towing
purposes. For further particulars,
app.J to JAMES JENKINS,
s.. Jose6b, Il.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09

Mr.. Louis Blackman has had his
residence on the plank road re-cov-
cred, which adds to the appearance
as we'll as the comfort of the prop
prtv
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09
STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF TEySAs

STATE OF LOUISIANA
PARISH OF TENsAs ,
/, +. Farrar Newell, Deputy Clerk Tenth
District Court i'm and for the Parish of Tensas +,
do hereby certify that the above and fOregO-
ing Act OF Incorporation of THE NEWELL
TON ELEVATOR COMPANY was this day
duly recorded in Notarial Record Book "P''
page 662 ct seq, of the records of Tensas
Parish, La. +. FARRAR NEWELL,
by. Clerk, 10th District Court.
st. Joseph, La, April 9TH, 1915.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09

Persons calling for the above letters vii,
please say Advertised, - and can procnrs
same b' paying one cent for each letter.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Remaining in the st. Joseph Post ONCE for
week ending April 3, 1915.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
na.s.L n

MARTIN JACOBY. Notary Public.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1915-04-09

tbs corporation NAV be dissolved by the
1ss6nt OF tLree-fourtbs of the amount of its
outstanding capital stock at a general meet
yne convened for such purpose, after thirty
0sys notice shall have been previously Civ
~ ~ such meeting. ny advertisement In n
newspaper in the Parish of Tensns. ar nv n
holder, '"0' SUM
Inc capital stock of this corporation NAV
" increased IN manner and form provided
~ the general laws of this State tor the in
crease OF the capital stock of such cnrpnra-
uons- IL may diminish in amount after com
Sy.hns Win the same requirements prescribed
~ the general laws of this State.
ARTICLE VIII.
b Whenever this corporation shall dissolva.
The Coconino sun., 1915-07-23

J. c. Dolan, president and general manager of the F. L. M. Co.,, was in Holbrook Saturday on business.
 The Busby Minstrel Show drew crowded house here last week. A careful observer says that by count ing the seating capacity filled, there were at least 1000 people in the tent.
 Dr. Bert Haskett, one of the most solemn men who ever cut a goats throat or dipped sheep for the U. s. B A l service, went to Williams sat urday in hopes that he could find sanitary trouble to avoid.
 Dr. P. Paul Finn, of Los Angeles, has located in Flagstaff and has opened an office for the practice of osteopathy. Dr. Finn is a young man and comes highly recommended as to proficiency in his profession.
 Mrs. Edward Herndon, of New Or leans, was the guest of Mrs. Edmund c. Chayter last week. Mrs. Chayter and Mrs. Herndon left Monday morn- ing for Los Angeles. Mrs. Chaytor will remain indefnately on the coast.
 A special train carrying a part of the First Illinois regiment National guard, went through Flagstaff Mon- day on their way to the exposition at San Francisco. The men were paying their own way from Chicago to the big fair.
 Joseph Daze, the genial young cash receiver for the Santa Fe, was in Winslow over Sunday. He has i'm portant interests there that require his undivided attention-it isn't town lots or real estate, mainly personal property. Hampton & Arnold, land attroneys at Phoenix, have called our attention to recent law providing for the sale of surveyed Government land. Under this law stockmen and others can ob- tain land adjoining their present hold ings, in tracts not exceeding 160 acres at from S1.75 to $3.00 per acre.