Pie Completely Destroys the Electric Light Plant
A large blaze destroyed Bowbells electric light plant early Wednesday, damaging engines, dynamos, tanks, and a cutting car. Owner R. H. Schwein and Frank Luckman, in charge, planned immediate repairs pending insurance adjustment. The fire severely damaged the building and equipment, with a plan to rebuild a new dynamo and engine forthcoming.
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Pie
R. HB. Schweb
Frabk
Lyckman
Thi City
Waa
Fas O'Elnek
Sehwed
Wes Ron
Ans
Schweb
Terieume
Dr. Hilts
Mr. Schweb
Web
Schweh
Joe Walleen
FH. C
Potter
Portal
Northwest Power Co
Minneapolia
Kenmare
Bondbelly
J. H. Mohr
Muncie
Will Goring
Anotheraynaso
Kenmare Candy Kitchen proprietor in wild outburst
Aug 4 Kenmare W D Wil Mam Callos, owner of the Kenmare Candy Kitchen, made an obscenity filled remark about tough characters seen on his return from an outing at 12 30 a m. The incident involved odd phrases and a messy scene at the doorway of his shop as he moved toward a vehicle.
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Kenmaire
W. D
Wil
Farmer dies in auto crash near Williston
Williston North Dakota August 4 Harry Butterfield 46 a McKenzie county farmer was instantly killed when the automobile he rode in swerved to avoid another car and struck a telephone pole He was thrown head first against it His wife and two children escaped with minor injuries leaving a grieving widow and family behind
Ducks and Money Talk in Rural Exchange
A garbled passage shows a farmer and local banker discussing a duck loan. The farmer explains selling ducks to raise funds after shipping a boat or cart to market. The fragment hints at a rural loan scenario and a question about what happened to the money, with the banker and neighbor voices partially intact.
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Dubuque
Ang
Tnenier
Tadey
Uavespinis
Freight rate note from Bieréareé Un Veirmount
A fragmented note indicates a freight rate issue tied to Bieareé Un Veirmount. The readable fragment points to a price or charge concern affecting shipments and pricing, suggesting an early stage inquiry or adjustment discussion.
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Bieareé
North Dakota Farmers May Get Debt Relief From Weed Aid Failures
Washington reports county agents in North Dakota will report how many farmers received government weed aid last spring and suffered crop failures. Senator Pete may introduce a bill to cancel their debts in the Senate. Secretary Wallace said Congress should decide but offered to collect North Dakota conditions.
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Washington
North Dakota
Department of Agriculture
Peee
McCumber
M. C. Wallai
Wallace
Congress
Meeting of Burke County threshers and farmers set for Aug 13
A Burke county gathering of farmers and threshers is planned at Bow Belle court house on Saturday afternoon August 13. A wage and price schedule for threshing will be established, with hourly rates for crews and separate rates for single machines. The event follows a similar meeting in Ward County and anticipates threshing on an hourly basis with possible adjustments for crew size and machine width.
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Burke County
Bowbelle
Har
Ward
Larsen Mandamus Case Concluded Here Saturday
The State of North Dakota case against former County Treasurer Lawrence Larsen and 16 bankers ended last Saturday noon. Attorneys will submit brief arguments this week. a decision may come late this week or early next. Larsen, arrested last week for embezzlement, faced civil and criminal proceedings, with hearings delayed as counsel prepared legal points. Testimony revealed schemes of illegal county money loans and garnishments, with bankers admitting varied actions. Grubb and Kirke admitted authorizing Larsen to issue loans. evidence showed how county funds were diverted to pay warrants and how garnishments hindered the county and schools. The case focuses on improper loans, forged or misused bills, and responsibility of county officials.
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North Dakota
Lawrence Larsen
Bowhells
Jonny C. Lowe
Palds
Bormey
Larsen
Klinkenberg
Portal
Grubb
Tarmére
Seing
Jenson
Igner Grubb
J ‘Pase
Nk Eet
Toms
First National Bank of
Kirkelie
Laren
Alsp
Imarn
Kirkstie
Larsen Adopts Grey Tractor for Farm Threshing
Lawrence Larsen recently received a Red River Special 28 inch separator and will use his Grey tractor to thresh on his Burke County farm this fall. He owns over a section south of town and has relied on Grey equipment for plowing drilling discing packing harvesting and hauling in recent seasons. The small separator suits his needs though it won’t match large outfits in daily output.
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Lawrence Larsen
Red River
Mr. Larsen
Burke County
Larsen
Cape Be
Sud Tengo Aumune
Wutecess
Child fires gun that kills mother in accident near Warwick
Warwick N D Aug 4 The fingers of her little son pulled the trigger and fired the gun wounding Mr Reeves and instantly killing Mrs Clyde Reeves of near Warwick The father was preparing to unload a rifle when the boy grasped and pulled the trigger The bullet pierced the father's hand and struck the mother in the back of the head She was about 35 and survived by husband and four children.
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Warwick
N. D
Clyde Reeves
Garnes Township Trouble Settled
The aquabble in Garnes township was settled out of court last week. All differences between the Van Berkoms and Township Clerk John McCue were resolved. The dispute began when the Van Berkoms billed about $1,000 for road work. the board allowed it and McCue refused payment. He was later arrested for failing to perform his duty and resisting warrants. A writ of mandamus was issued and a hearing set, but the parties agreed to settle the warrants.
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Garnes
John McCue
McCue
Jobs C. Lowe
Beat le
Wan
MeCup
Gosecky Run Over by Binder Horses in Clayton Accident
Ike Gosecky of Clayton was knocked down and run over by the sickle part of a binder after the horses he was trying to stop bolted. The 60 plus man suffered severe cuts but was expected to recover, though weeks in bed are anticipated during harvest.
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Ike Gosecky
Clayton
Gosecky
Mr. Gosecky
Niobe Circus Attendance and Local Circles Report
A staff correspondent notes many locals attended last Friday's circus in Niobe. A lodge meeting planned for Saturday night was canceled due to members absence. The notes mention Sylvia Shaw returning to the hills and working for Charley Collins, ongoing road work by John Engstrom, barn construction by Bill Puiver, and various calls and visits among residents including Thies, Berge, Skreduyig, and Engstrom families.
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Niobe
Sylvia Shaw
Charley Collins
Stewarte
Billiet
Lester Puiver
John Engstrom
Will Aoen
Sanoon
Henry Thies
Sam Berge
Ben Skreduyig
Coteau
Callon
Babar
W W S COME 10 GRIEF AT PORTAL
Five W W s were taken up by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police at Portal North Dakota on the charge of entering Canada without reporting to immigration authorities. One was paid and released, Brown went to jail.
Attention Farmers and Tribune Patrons Ad Appeal
A farmers oriented appeal urges readers to support merchants who advertise in The Tribune by patronizing their businesses and mentioning the paper. The notice notes merchants profit from weekly ads and encourages ongoing reader acknowledgment.
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Larsen Mandamus
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