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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-29
COURT DECISION BY
JUDGE ROBINSON

The following is decision written
by Judge Robinson Of the state su-
preme court, involving a case where
in the mortgagors attempted to Sc
cure possession of a farm from a
woman who, through no fault of her
own, was a few hours late in taking
advantage of her years redemption.
The decision may not be good law,
but it will appeal to the average per-
son as justice:
Robinson, J.: This is an appeal
from judgment permitting a re-
demption from a foreclosure sale,
where the money was paid to the sher-
iff the next day after the year Of
redemption had expired.
The defendants appeal to this court
and insist that the Court is powerless
to decree a redemption because it was
a day too late. To redeem the plain
tiff incurred great expense. She
risked her health and life in driving
over the cold, drifting SHOWS, when
her driver lost his way. She put her
redemption money j1to the hands of
two sheriffs in the Est of good faith,
but by reason of -.ccidents which she
could not foresee or prevent, she got
to the last sheriff a few hours after
the lapse Of the year from the date
when her mortgages had caused her
property to be sold to themselves for
much less than it's value. Now it
would seem if courts cannot give re-
lief under such circumstances, it is
time for the judges to go to bed and
cover their heads in shame. The stat
ute gives the mortgage only condi-
tional right to become purchaser of
land at his own foreclosure sale. He
must act fairly and in good faith so
as to avoid oppression and take no ad-
vantage of his mortgagor through the
forms of the law. He is entitled to
only his money, with interest at the
enormous rate of IL per cent, even
though he gets it a few days before
or after the year Of redemption. He
has no right to avail himself of the
law to get something for nothing, or
to speculate on the misfortune of his
debtor.
To mitigate the aspherites of the
law and to grant relief against for
FIXTURES, this has always been the
special function and the duty of the
courts Of equity. This Court is not
disposed to give the pound Of flesh,
becuase it is so denominated in the
bond. The judgment Of the district
court is highly commended; and it is
affirmed.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-29
CIVILIZATION"
GREAT PICTURE
Wonderful Film Drama Coming ia
Grand Theatre Next
Wednesday,.

Nothing thus far filmed so vivid
ly affords the spectator an insight in
to modern warfare, with it's attendant
horrors, as does "Civilization," which
appears at the Grand Theatre next
Wednesday, for in the pictures many
great battle scenes nothing but the
most modern and up-to-date arma-
ment is employed. Even the aero
planes seen in the picture are not
those used customarily for exhibi-
tion purposes, but all are air machines
built strictly for military use. Several
types of the planes are shown in "Civ-
and they include the swift
scouting machine, constructed for OBJ
servation work; the heavier and more
aeroplanes designed as a
raider, and from which death dealing
are dropped; and also the
armored air fighter, whose duty it is
to drive the enemy's air ships from
the skies. Students of Aeronautic
will, therefore, find much to interest
them in closely watching the flights
made by the sky fighters in "Civiliza-
tion." In previous military pictures,
where aeroplanes were used, directors
secured the services of the usual ex-
machines and were content.
Not so with Mr.. Ince, for he was not
satisfied until the U. S. army author
tiles had given him permission to use
each Of it's various types of air fight
ing machines
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-29
Frazier Advises Munition Men
To Give French Billion Dollars

BISMARCK March 26Governor Lynn Frazier wired to The
New the gift billion dollars
the United Sae which that advocates by action
of the coming congress-
he governors message The World follows
"New York World,
"New York City,
gift by United France, altho
great of sympathy that country the munitions
Wall Street brokers and others who have made
profits could be prevailed to make donation Of bill
lion dollars believe would meet with general approval
(Sgned) GOVERNOR LYNN j. FRAZIER"
the following request
The World:
"Governor Lynn J. Frazier
"To nnetynine million dollars in Wall Street.
compelled than six cent interest
deposit hundred twenty million dollars stock and bonds
We imposing brokers' terms France Dur
ing colonies fight for French
been repaid France World advocates gift by the coming
gess billion dollars France would debt to France
quickest could participate Will
YOU not kindly your opinion whether should
not action similar to it? Thanking
(Signed) NEW YORK WOKLD.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-29
Newburg School Notes.

The Seventh grade is now studying
in the high school room.
Lucille Shong and Wallace Nord-
berg were absent from the Grammar
room on Monday.
The fifth and sixth grades are now
reciting their reading together.
David Scott enrolled last week.
The intermediate room is studying
Japanese scenes.
The Primary room has some new
pictures have been given the pupils
an opportunity for studying new
scenes.
Earling Evenson enrolled last week.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-29
RENVILLE TOWNSHIP.

Joe Gardner has moved to the E..
johnson place.
E. L. Woodbridge is moving onto
his new farm P. o. Heald place.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. N. Price were at
church Sunday. Glad to see them
back from their winter visit in Iii
nois.
There is no vacation in the school
in Michigan District this spring.
A number from here attended the
Robert Thurlow sale in Hoffman town.
ship last Friday.
R. S. Stairs big sale comes off
Wednesday, the 28th.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-29
A Story Without A Moral.

Lansford Journal: A Bottineau wom-
an went to a grocery store to pur-
chase peck Of apples, taking as she
supposed freshly laundered flour
sack. She held the sack while the
clerk poured in the apples. A singu-
lar thing then happened. The fruit
went through the sack and rolled
about the floor. On examination it
was found that there were two holes
in the bottom Of the sack, both trim
med with embroidery. The young
man tainted.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-29
COURANT COMMENDED
FOR SUFFRAGE EDITION

Editor Bottinea. ( -.- ant:
The Votes for Women League
of North Dakota wish to thank
you for your splendid suffrage
edition. Your editorial page is
especially good and we certainly
appreciate such hearty co-opera-
tiOn.
Very sincerely yours,
Grace Clendening,
State President.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-29
Examination for P. NJ. at Roth.

Examination for P. NJ. at Roth.
The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam
ination to be held at Bottineau, N. D.,
on April ID, 1917, as result of which
it is expected to make certifcation to
fill a contemplated vacancy in the po-
sition of fourth class postmaster at
Roth, N. D., and other vacancies that
may occur at that office unless it shall
be decided in the interests of the SER
vice to fill the vacancy by reinstate-
ment. The compensation of the post
master at this office was $295 for the
last fiscal year.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-29
President.

PreSldent.
In order to not unnecessarily en-
barass the writer of the letter, his
name is withheld, but the State Gen.
ter claims to have the original in it's
possession and, if the board further
denies the charges, has promised to
publish the letter with the omitted
names.
Further developments will be
watched with considerable interest.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-29

Notice-F. S. Waters wishes to an
nounce that he has just arrived from
Sears, Roebuck & Co. with fine
Belgian Colt. Two things might pre-
vent this colt from becoming a cham
pion-death or permanent injury. Bar
these, and he is headed toward the
top. 30-2tp.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-29
REGENT BOARD
UP AGAINST IT
New Rockford Paper Has Letter in
Possession Proving Plot to Gust
Pres. Ladd From A. G..

Editor John H. Worst of the New
Rockford State Center and former
president of the Agricultural College,
appears to have the goods on the de-
facto state board of regents.
Last week the State Center made
the startling statement that the board
was making still hunt in the east
Tor man to succeed Pres. Ladd. The
board denied the charge.
Now comes the New Rockford pa
per and publishes the following letter
in proof Of it's claim:
February ~, 1917.
DIR. ....................O of the ......
University visited the ...
College last week, and while here
requested that l recommend to
him someone for the Presidency
of the North Dakota Agricultural
College.
DIR. ................. is spend three
or four months in ..........
and, as l understand from him
either the Governor of North Da-
kOta or the President of the Board
of Regents had asked that he rec
Ommend someone for the Presi-
dency of the College in case he
should meet anyone whom he
would consider qualified for the
position.
l know nothing really of the
conditions at the North Dakota
College except that had UNDER
stood that DIR. Ladd was serving
either as acting President or that
he had been elected President.
do not know either whether it
is generally known there that the
Board cOntemplates a change.
1t is for this reason that l am
writing you confidentially for in
formation that may be of some
assistance to me in determining
whether or not | should recon-
mend anyone for the position.
Very sincerely yours,
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-29
Baptist Church.

VIM. R. Hill will preach morning
and evening at the usual hours.
Morning subject, "The Devils Chal-
lenge." Evening s~rvice at 8 p. m.
Special music. Sunday School at
1916.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1917-03-29

Evenson enrolled last week.
The St. Johns herald., 1917-05-17
HERE'S TO OLDGLORY, GOD
 BLESS HER.

Ifanyone attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot-John A. Dix.
 o folds of white and scarlet! o blue field with your silver starsl May fond eyes welcome you, will ling feet follow you, strong hands defend you, warm hearts cherish you, and dying lips give you their blessing!Ours by inheritance, ours by allegiance, ours by affection long may you flap on the free winds of heaven, the emblem of liberty, the hope of the world! Anon.
The St. Johns herald., 1917-05-17

Vicente Gallegos is in the city from his ranch east of town. He says that he is going to try to raise considerable corn and fri joles" this year and that if a lit tie rain will come to help him out he will succeed.
 E. R. Dewitt and family will go to the mountains for a few months to plant some potatoes, etc.
 Alex. Shreeve, Roland Jones ct els have just finished burning a large kiln of lime for B. 1. Whiting.
The St. Johns herald., 1917-05-17
FARMERS OF ZUNI NOUN TAINS PREPARE FOR
 BIG CROPS.

Albuquerque, N. M., May
 That the farmers of the Zuni
 Mountains will at least double,
 and perhaps treble. their ordinary
 output of crops, is the informa-
 tion brought back by Forest Su-
 pervisor James F. Mullen of the
 Manzano Forest, who, in compa-
 ny with County Agent Hamilton
 of Valencia county, has just com pleted an extended trip through
 all the main communities between Los Lunas and Gallup. The chief increase will be in potatoes, oats,
 wheat and vegetables. The resi- dent farmers, it was found, are increasing their last years farm ing operations, which covered about 2000 acres, to about 4000 acres this year. In addition, large areas heretofore non-productive are being cultivated by the Nc Gaffey Lumber Co.,, the Bittner- Stamm Fruit Go. and by private individuals. Silvestre Mirabal, president of the Citizens Bank of Albuquerque, has a large force of men and teams in his lambing camps and as soon as the lambing is over, this force will be put to work blowing and planting large areas of agricultural land belong ing to the American Lumber Co. These various enterprises will Op- en up approximately 5000 acres of vacant land, making total of about 1000 acres under cultivation in the Zuni mountains.
 Although no shortage of labor is reported, many farmers, parti- cularly among the Spanish-Amer- ican population, were found to be in need of seed and of forage for their work stock. At a meeting of representative people in Gal lup, it was found that citizens of the community had already ad- vanced funds to meet these needs in Mckinley County, and, in view of the proposed action by the State Legislature, no further pri- vate subscriptions were regarded as necessary.
 County Agent Hamilton made a detailed estimate of the needs of the farmers for seed, horse feed, and financial assistance. The total applications for seed amounted to78, 900 lbs. of pota- toes and 10000 lbs of oats. These applications have been sent to the State Agricultural College.
 NavajoIndians in the neighbor- hood of Crownpoint and Thoreau are reported to be enthusiastic upon the question of growing more crops and they are buying agricultural implements and seed upon a larger scale than ever be- fore.
 The late spring has interfered i with crop growth, but the recent rains are believed to have been heavy enough to carry the new crop over until the summer rains.
The St. Johns herald., 1917-05-17

the city Tuesday as per the sched-
 ule outlined for the various visits
 to the towns in Apache county.
 Tuesday afternoon they were at
 the Danley orchard and gave a
 demonstration of how to spray
 and what kind of sprays were the
 best and most economical. It
 seems that in the past much more money has been expended in spraying than has been necessary and further, the spraying has not
 been effective because of not be- ing properly done. In the even ing a meeting was held at the academy building where further details were gone into for the suc- cessful raising of worm-free fruit and those who attended were we'll paid for their time spent at the demonstration in the afternoon as we'll as for attending the meet ing in the evening.
 The next meeting will be at Edgar this evening and some of our town people are thinking of going there to attend the meeting and demonstrations that will be given there.
 Forest Service men, Guy B. Rencher, J H. Billingslea and MT. Swap came to town yesterday bringing with them a Mexican who is charged with carelessly causing about 1C0 acres of the Forest Reserve timber to be burned. We are informed that the case is being heard today. With all the care the government is taking to preserve our forest there are some individuals who care so little about the welfare of the country in which they live that they pay no heed to the warn ings and pleading of those who have these affairs in charge and we think that those who willfully neglect all caution should be handled by the law with severity.
 Sheriff E. w. Grimes is in re- ceipt of a letter from some un- known person, informing him that shipment of liquor was on its way to St. Johns, but the par ty gave no further information and MT. Grimes is willing and anxious to try and do something to stop any liquor traffic and he wishes to say to the party who wrote the letter to him that he would be very thankful to him if he would drop him another note telling him a few more de- tails that might enable him to corner or nail the goods.
 A report came from Springer vile yesterday morning that the Speck Mercantile establishment, Pool Hall and Barber shop at that place were burned to the ground at an early hour yesterday. Up to the present writing we have been unable to learn any particu- lars.
 A good deal of work has been done between here and the New Mexico line on the St. Johns-Zuni road, and it is now possible for the people to make the trip from St. Johns to Gallup by auto.
 Carlton K. Prather has return ed from Flagstaff where he has been attending the Northern Ari- zona Normal. Carl, we are in- formed will teach at Springerville next winter.
 What was it the county dads"
The St. Johns herald., 1917-05-17
LOCAL MENTION


 Tom Carraway is at El Paso, Texas on a business trip.
 Twins, a boy and a girl were born to Mir. and Mrs. Edward Gibbons last Tuesday morning.
 Harris Miller of the mountain city spent a few days at the coun- ty seat this week attending to some business matters.
 The threatening attitude of the rain clouds leads one to think that perhaps it might rain. We live in hopes that we will not be fooled.
 Frank Campbell of Snowflake was a business visitor in our city for several days last week. Frank at one time was a resident of St. Johns.
 Miss Cecelia Earth, who has been away for the past few weeks in the southern part of the state visiting relatives returned home last Thursday.
 FOR SALE-If sold within the next few days my Shoe Shop equipment, building, etc., will go at bargain. Half cash, easy terms on balance,
 FRANK ALLEN.
 Graham COwley is busy putting down a well on the grounds se- lected for the new court house, MT. Cowley has just completed boring a we'll on the StanselI Greer property and good water was found ata depth of less than two hundred feet.
 MT. w. J. Ross. who is known by number of our old time peo- pie here in St. Johns, is in the city placing orders for the Royal Scroll, which has maps, pictures and lectures of the Bible. The work or scroll is one of the most or the most complete that we have ever seen.
 Last Friday Mir. and Mrs. o. c. Overson quietly celebrated the Golden anniversary of their we'd ded life. Their many friends here in St. Johns wish them the good peace and prosperity for the remainder of their lives that has prevailed throughout the fifty y ears gone by.
 Walter McClaws of Holbrook was in the city for a few days during the week. Walter says that he has no trouble finding buyers for the Ford cars, for which he is agent, but that his only trouble is to get them fast enough as the factory $ not able to supply the demand.
 Fidencio Gonzales, son of Fed ,erico Gonzales, and Lola Baca, daughter of Romaldo Baca, both of El Tule were married today at the Catholic church by Father Derichemont. The young people are we'll and favorably known in and about St. Johns and their many friends wish them we'll in their married life.
 LOST--Two sorrel 3-yr-old mares; branded J-B on thigh. One is bald-face and stocking legs with colt following. Other is dark .sOrrel with bald face. Range Edgar and mountains above. Al Satisfactory reward will be given for information leading to re- .covery or if returned to Zeck Farr St. Johns Ariz.
The St. Johns herald., 1917-05-17
Fear Dam May Be Blown Up.

Ramah, N. M., May 1O.-The Ramah Reservoir Company has placed the reservoir under guard day an d night. Water users feared that an attempt might be made to blow out the dam and loose the great body of water val uable to that valley. Jim Nelson has been made chief guard and has pitched his camp at the dam.
The St. Johns herald., 1917-05-17

Don Nicclls of Vernon is a bus mess visitor in the city today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-30
CITY HALL WORK DELAYED
BECAUSE OF SCHOOL BOARD
Buildings Are Net Removed From
site Where Municipal Build
iag viii he.

t' .,r co ting the taxpayers of
....... lrs than $l3 n day.
.. month, to
.lr ncasure of the Tulsa
school board in removing from the
new city hail site buildings which be-
long to the board.
All efforts of tho mayor. the board
OF city commissioners and the CON
tractors to have the temporary school
room removed have failed. and daily
the loss to the city piles up.
Contractors engaged In eNcavating
are unable To place teams and work
men on the Job because the building
stands ON a portion Of the ground TO
he cNcavated. Apparently no one On
the board viii assume the rcsponsi-
liity OF removing the building, and
In the meantime the city is losing
sl3 day by delay OF work. This
does not include the Inconvenience
suffered Icy both city officials and the
public In being forced to transact
business In the cramped quarters now
occupied by city offices in the Reedor
building.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-30
A CHILD HATES OIL,
CAL0MEl, PILLS FOR
LIVER AND BOWELS
Give California Syrup OF
Figs" if cross, sick, fever
ish, constipated.

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the dose" mother insisted
on-castor oil, calomel. carthartics.
How YOU hated them, how you fought
against taking them.
with our children it's different
Mothers who cling to the old form of
physics simply don't realize what they
do. The chndren's revolt is we'll
founded. Their tender little "insides'
are injured by them.
II your child's stomach. liver and
bowels need cleansing, give only deli
cious california Syrup Of Figs" Its
action is positive, but gentle, Millions
OF mothers keep this harmless fruit
laxative" handy. they know children
love to take It; that II never fails to
clean the liver and bowels and sweetcn
the stomach. and that n teaspoonful
given today saves sick child tomor-
row,
Ask your druggist for q 5o-cent bot
tie OF "California Syrup OF Figs"
which has fun directions for babies.
children of all ages and for grown-ups
plainly on each bottle, Beware OF
counterfeits sold here. See that II Is
made by ''Cailfornia Fig Syrup COM
papy" Refuse any Other kind with
contempt ---Adv.A
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-30
BOYS OF COMPANY G
MAY COME HOME SOON
Will Take Part in Municipal
Celebration Exercises on
July Fourth.

The bows of Company G. Tulsa's
only representative In Uncle sam y
army. which has been raised to whip
the Germans, are coming home. Ihey
have not been in the trenches %
France. and they will have no stirrlne
tales to tell OF bloody battles. but
Tulsa will he just as glad To wcicouO
them ns tho they had each won
cross Of honor on the great offensive
The war department has made pro-
visions whereby khc oklahoma nat
iouaI guard companies, now IN camp
at Fort Sill, may return TO their home
posts TO participate in the celebration
of the Fourth of July
other cities thruout oklahoma are
providing transportation for their sol
dier boys. and are planning huge
demonstration when they return for "A
two-day furlough.
Before a meeting Of the board Of
directors of the Chamber of tom
mcrcc Yesterday noon, capt. Alva j.
Niles. organizer and first communder
Of Company G. appeared AMI asked
that the people of Tulsa do their
share in carinr for their boys ON the
Fourth
II was suggested that for less than
81. 900 tine entire company could be
brought to Tulsa, perhaps for the last
visit many Of the members would
ever make. as II is expected they Will
leave i'm few weeks for the east, to
embark for service I'm France.
Already "A part of this fund of
81 600 has been secured, TO bring the
members of the company to Tulsa.
The remainder Will be collected by u
committee beaded by Captain Niles,
md n telegram will be dispatched ut
IL. T..,sl.. l,l
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-06-30
81 CHEAP PRICE FOR WHEAT
Farmers I'm Roger County Receiving
$50 This Season.

Special to The World
CLAREMORE, okla. June 90
According to n news item in The
Tulsa World Wednesday n farmI
living south OF that city sold two
thousand bushels Of wheat FOR 81 per
bushel. the highest price ever paid In
that county for tho grain. The top
price paid before this sale was si.l0.
The article also stated that the price
paid at the opening OF the market
last year was 20 cents.
+. Y. O'Bannon OF the O'Bannoh
company, seed and grain concern or
Claremore, said Wednesday that tnt'
was low price compared TO what
had been paid here this season. A.
high as $2.40 to $3.50 has been paid