Churches Remember Titanic Dead in Bowbells Services
Memorial services were held in Bowbells churches for Titanic victims with sermons stressing heroism and Christian fortitude. Prayers and hymns including Nearer My God to Thee and For Those in Peril on the Sea were offered as Rev. Samson and Father O Sullivan shared solemn sermons on death and preparedness.
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Bowbells
Presbyterian Church
Samson
St. Joseph’s Church
Father O'Sullivan
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Socialists to Convene at Lignite in June
Sam Dimond, a leading Socialist figure from the Foothills, announced in Burke county that the party will hold a convention at Lignite on June 4. A full Socialist ticket will be nominated for county offices at the fall general election except for states attorney, which no party member in the county currently qualifies to hold. Dimond said the party is growing stronger and expects members to hold offices within a year.
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Sam Dimond
Burke County
Lignite
Socialist Party
Wiper Wins Suit To Clear Emery Real Estate Bed
A. C. Wiper prevailed in his suit against Ed. Emery to compel the latter to vacate a premises recently deeded to Wiper. Justice Randall denied moving the case to district court. Judgment in favor of Wiper followed, with the defense seeking a writ of certiorari to review the decision.
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A. C. Wiper
Ed. Emery
Wiper
Randall
Emery
Justice Court
Justice Randall
Bowbells Dramatic Club to Stage Kathleen Mavourneen in Estevan
Randall secured a certified copy of the case record and Judge Leighton upheld him. Attorneys Gjertsen and Palda Aaker Greene represented Wiper Emery. Bowbells Dramatic Club members depart for Estevan Sask to perform Kathleen Mavourneen for St Joseph's church benefit after rehearsals this week.
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Ed. Randall
Leighton
Geo. H. Gjertsen
Wiper
Palda, Aaker & Greene
Minot
Emery
Bowbells Dramatic Club
Kathleen Mavourneen
Lyons Opera House
St., Joseph’s
Estevan, Sask
Goldstein Targets Socialists in Minot Debate
Father D O Sullivan attended a Minot lecture by the anti socialism speaker Mr Goldstein who drew a large audience and challenged socialist leader Arthur LeSueur to a debate. LeSueur refused both time options and accepted equal terms for a later talk. A debate was planned for Minot Sunday afternoon with Goldstein speaking in Kenmare the next evening. Local notes include Mrs Leppindevin selling strawberry plants and editor George Cook visiting The Tribune. Wheat prospects East of town are poor but rye shows promise for a good crop.
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Father D. O'Sullivan
Minot
Goldstein
O'Sullivan
the Tribune
Arthur LeSueur
LeSueur
Northwest
Kenmare
Thomas Lappindevin
Bowbells
Leppindevin
Are Minot Special Warrants No Good
Minot North Dakota April 25 1909 tax unpaid rates in Brooklyn addition raise concerns over 1907 to 1910 levies. City treasurer’s letter to finance commissioner notes 1909 1910 unpaid taxes totaling about 14600 with 3357 penalties and interest and 3170 shortfall. Warrants secured by special assessments may be erased when tax deeds are issued, risking city funds and acting like a second mortgage. Officials question whether 1909 warrants are worthless.
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Minot
N. D
Snell
Brooklyn
W. L. Snell
Henry Byorum
City Commission
Herman Sindreson
Bowbells
Herman
Bank Runs Potato Contest As County Officials Resign
The First State Bank of Bowbells will host a potato growing contest for Burke County pupils aged ten to eighteen with prizes for ten potatoes a bushel yield and best growth story. Seed supply and contest rules will be provided via the County Superintendent.
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Burke County
First State Bank of
Bowbells
Ohio
Henry Ackerman Dies Near Columbus After Illness
Henry Ackerman longtime Burke county resident died Monday at four of a complications from old age. He was 73 and had served in the Civil War and as Burke county public administrator. His body was shipped to Iowa for interment. States Attorney Andrews attended the Columbus funeral Tuesday afternoon.
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Henry Ackerman
Columbus
Iowa
Ackerman
Burke ‘County
Ely
North Side
Burke County
Andrews
Henry Acklerman
Jack Donovan
Ambrose
Tailor and Wife Visit Minot Friends on City Trip
Druggist rank Tailor and wife of Minot spent Tuesday evening in the city on business and were guests of their old friend George Benno of the Benno Drug Co.
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Minot
George Benno
The
Benno Drug Co
Burgett Announces Candidacy for State Senate
W. E. Burgett, president of the Citizens State Bank of Flax ton, declares his bid for the state senate in the 40th district. The candidate emphasizes local economic growth and fiscal responsibility as central themes of his campaign.
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W. E. Burgett
Citizens State Bank of Flaxton
Burgett is a leading candidate in Burke County primaries
The article notes Mr Burgett as a popular Burk e County figure with a long residence and strong public affairs interest likely boosting his June primary chances. It also mentions political activity, local notices, and small town events including a charity sale, a funeral, and other community updates.
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Burgett
Burke County
County Settlement Delayed by Rehearing Petition
Minor North Dakota April 25 The joint Ward and Mountrail county boards did not reach a settlement as State Attorney Miller asks the supreme court for a rehearing in the long running dispute over inter county settlement following division A supreme court decision favored Ward county and a ruling on the petition is expected later this week the boards adjourned to early May to clear the settlement matters unless the court acts vice versa
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Minor
N. D
Board of County Commissioners
Ward
Mountrail Counties
Miller
Mountrail County
Supreme Court
Ward County
Mountrail
Minot Lawyer Shuns Politics Amid Socialist Lectures
E R Sinkler a leading Minot criminal lawyer said he is out of politics. He noted Boston agitator Goldstein’s anti socialist lectures have stirred Minot, challenging Arthur LeSueur to a debate he declined.
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George Cook
Columbus Reporter
Tribune
Cook
A.C. Wiper
Minot City
Bank Institutes Potato Contest
First State Bank
City
Williston
N. C
Williams County Board of Commissioners
C. J. Helle
Drakely
Borstad
Houglam
Fisk
Devils Lake
W.E. Burgett
M. &. Ladies Aid
Jens Peterson
Gus Mettler
Bural
C. H. Hecht
Fred Ellis
M. E
T. B. Cave
Rasmus M. Hansen
Clovis
Cal
Hanson
Lorrie Probst
H.H. Coleman
Coleman
Geo. White
E. R. Sinkler
State of
Boston
Mr. Sinkler
Sunshine Club
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