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The Bowbells Tribune

Location

Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1920

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Hold Up Men Shoot Whiskey Runners Near Northgate

Two men were shot in the leg during a double holdup of autoists seven miles northeast of Northgate early Friday. Victims were Mr. and Mrs. Holt of Minot and G Miller and B F Morish of Fargo. The Fargo car escaped with whiskey. Minot money and a plan to buy liquor were lost. Police describe the suspects and note Canadian authorities pursued leads as two Nash cars remained at large.

Northgate States Farro Holt Gigo Mrs. Holt Kenmare Canada

Local notes from East Coal Valley and Wildwood Park

Community round up from East Coal Valley includes visits to Paul Morits home and Wildwood Park outings. Family news mentions the Moritz, Reistad, Hermanson, Nelson, and Engebret families with minor injuries and social gatherings noted.

Insurance rule for threshing operators expands coverage

The bureau requires threshing machine operators who work for farmers to carry workmen compensation. An exemption for agricultural service was tested across five courts. Observers expect a small rise in threshing costs, about one cent per bushel, as rules tighten.

Workmen's Compensation Bureau Supreme Courts

Husband and wife shoot intruder in Minot home

Irving Neally, warned and under peace bonds, returned to the Shotts home on Saturday. Mrs Shotts fired on him on the porch, then Mr Shotts grabbed the weapon and shot the intruder through the lung and left arm. Neally expected to recover.

Minot N. D Shotts Irving Neally

Local Social Roundup From Lignite Area

Mrs. Glaspey hosted guests on Wednesday including Mrs Haines Blanche and Doris, Mrs Theo Iverson and son Gerome of Lignite, and many Greenfield and Pierce family members. Attendees visited, shopped, and helped harvest with Fred Erdmann and Harry Pierce, while several others conducted business in Portal and Lignite.

Harvest News and Local Socials Reach Week End

The farming update notes grain harvest nearing completion by week’s end. Local families including the Geo Benson clan and Amundson family were in town with visitors from the flats. Socials and church dedications drew residents to Pleasant View and Battleview events. couples like May J Auguston and Mrs Rude celebrated a lunch crowd at Bowbells.

Geo. Benson Nols. Piadsen’s Amundson Matthea Reistad Halvor Jonson Henry Badson Theo Sei Hilln Lie Rude Ray Mabel Agreenme Ward Kittieson

Minot School Plans Printing Plant for Education

J B Mc Veun of the American Type Founders Co arrived in Minot to discuss installing a printing plant in the high school's manual training department. The project mirrors efforts in Montana and Minnesota where schools have added printing shops, with Duluth cited for a $3,000 instructor and a three year course producing skilled workers.

Minot J. B. McVeun American Type Founders Co City Roy van Duzee Minot High School Montana Minnesota Duluth

Foothills Community News and Social Notes

Foothills light social column recounts visits and small gatherings around Crosby Lignite Rival and Bowbells. Families including Pommier Bogus Griffith Morrissey Beard Remington McEvers and Alden share church events, a school consolidation vote, and a local train meet up with relatives.

Prominent North Dakota Farmer Lewis Wilk Dies by Poison

Grafton North Dakota August 19 Lewis Wilk a 29 year old farmer six miles west of Grafton ended his life by taking poison after harvest troubles. Earlier his binder broke down and an attempted car start failed. he then sought repairs in Park River and obtained poison drug. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Grafton N. D Lewis Wik Wilk

Real Estate Transfers List for August Dates

August 10 Mathias Keller transfers to F J Keller for 4000 dollars covering NE 1-4 and adjacent lots in section 2 162 94. August 11 shows none. August 12 Morris Pusin et ux transfer to Isaac Bernovitz for 1 dollar one half interest in lots 1 2 block 18 Powers Lake. August 12 Morris Pusin et ux to Isaac an couit 1 812 NW 1-4 and N 1-2 sy 1-438 re 628. August 13 Arthur W Emerson transfers to Clifton A Masters for 4000 dollars NW 1-4 15-163 Ba.

Hyrke Abstract Co Mathias Keller F. J. Keller Morris Pusin Isaac Bernovitz Powers Lake Isaac An Couit Arthur W. Emerson Clifton A. Masters

Community Notes From Carter With Various Visits

Stan correspondent reports Thorval Petersen and others visiting the Hansen and Ormiston homes through the week. Mrs Petersen returned from Minnesota with her sister and family. several residents picked choke cherries in Canada. A party at Otto Miller’s home drew many young locals and Wim Wigner made a Bowbells business trip.

Mise Mdtie-Ifinaen Howard Nelsen Thorval Petersen J. A. Ormiston Thomas Petersen Minneosta Henry Halverson Pete Hansen Canada N. EB. Petersen Les. He Clayton Whitmore Otto Miller Wim. Wigner Bowbells Nels E. Petersen Sanford McKibbin Daniels Roy N. B. Petersen Schwittek

Grain grading guidance issued for farmers by state official

Chief deputy J. A. McGovern of the state grain grading department issued instructions to farmers unhappy with elevator grade and dockage. He directs buyers to sample grain, taking five pounds of wheat and two pounds of other grain, to ensure fair grading and fair treatment at elevators.

J. A. McGovern State Grain Grading Department

Sample grading and dockage procedure for wheat loads

In the presence of the elevator manager a container is furnished to send a wheat sample to the State Grain Inspection Department at the Agricultural College in Fargo. Samples must be sealed and sent by parcel post. If the elevator manager fails, secure a witness and notify the Inspection Department. The department grades the sample to determine dockage, establishing the grade and dockage for the load. The sample must be taken at the elevator load, not from the bin, to affect the wheat grade.

State Grain Inspection Department Agricultural College Fargo

Ruling Aims to Reform Default Divorces in North Dakota

Fargo announces a new procedure requiring sworn testimony in default divorce actions to be taken, transcribed, and filed with the clerk. The change, adopted by the state supreme court, moves from shorthand to written records to curb potential collusion and shorten the process. Judge A T Gole notes the measure will check the divorce business.

Fargo N. D State Supreme Court Pargo A.T. Gole Gusa County

Prohibition Agents Clash At Enderlin Dance Arrests Made

In Enderlin North Dakota on Aug 19 federal agents and state officers halted a crowd of about 20 after attempting to arrest Albert Perra of Waverly Minnesota for distributing whiskey. Perra was struck and brought to Lisbon for examination. store raider Culbertson was jailed in Lisbon for liquor cigarets and snuff possession.

Enderlin N. D Prohibition Albert Perra Waverly Minn P. C. Darbey Olat 4 Culbertson Stone Warfield F. L. Watkins North Dakota Enforcement League Baird Perry Perra Porra Lisbon Cuilbertaon

Woburn and Bowbelly Social and Visit Notes

Gladys Sparks was a Woburn caller Thursday. Mary and Henry Bogus and Mrs J Uglum spent Friday afternoon berry picking. Arthur Earle Ruth and Mae Christ were Woburn callers Thursday. Bellda Uglum vacationed Bowbelly Monday to Thursday. Mr and Mrs K Christ and children visited P Christengen home Sunday. Ruby Owings called at Mathidons Thursday. Lucille Bogus spent Friday and Saturday with Mary Uglum. Ela Ruby Clark Gladys Sparks Olga Erickson visited Minnle Stenson Sunday. R A Owings helped O Mathison repair binder Friday evening. Cecile Bryan visited Minnle Stenson Sunday. Biella Christengou stayed Tue Wed with Mary Ugrum. Ralph Schudar and Merrit Sparks worked on the school houses last week. Basket social Sunday August 22 at five. Robert Ugluin hauled rock for schoolhouse Tuesday. R A Owings family spent Sunday at Mrs Clint Rodgers. Betida Usmin spent Tuesday afternoon with Gladys Sparks. Mrs Parry Kintier was a Flaxton caller Wednesday. Miss Sofoulse teaching Sunday school with a class of 24 0 zi Enel Gor.

Fred Pommier Francis Bogus Crosby J. D. Board CG. Grifith Chldren Harold Remington C. Griffith Allie McAlpine J. D. Boards Bowbells Ben McEvers Francia Bogua Lignite Albert Crosay Alden Foothills Henry Pommier C. M. Remington J.N. Wood Oscar Mathison Witd Baby Earl McEvyers R. A. Owings Miss Reistad Christ Brick Northgate Earl Alden Magrie Albert Beard Wildwood Park Mixa Allie McAlpine Karl McEvers Will Watt Jes Allie McAlpine J. D. Beard Francia Bogue D.C. Morrissey Brom Sta Gladys Sparks Woburn Mary Henrt Bogus J. Uglum Arthur Earle Ruth Mae Christ Belilda Uglum Bowbelly K. Christ P. Christengen Ruby Owings Mathidons Lucille Bogus Mary Uglum Ela Ruby Clark Olga Erickson Minnle Stenson O. Mathison Cecile Bryan Biella Christengou Mary Ugrum Ralph Schudar Gehoot Merrit Sparks Robert Ugluin R.A. Owings Clint Rodgers Betida Usmin

Kaser Pool Hall Sells To Elsted Brothers

J F Kaser sells Bowbell pool hall and confectionery to A O Elsted and I M Elsted of Deering North Dakota. They will take possession within two weeks and move to Bowbells. The Elsted brothers are experienced operators who plan to serve the community and attract new patrons.

J. F. Kaser A. O. Elsted I. M. Elsted Deering N. D Bowhells Deering Nit Kaser Jook Up & New Jocgtion Bowbella Hila Place

Westminster Community Notes and Church Services

A Westminster correspondence details neighborhood social calls visits among Culbertson Coons Romine Wineman and other families. It notes the Sunday School convention at Westminster with ministers from several cities and a complimentary lunch served at the Theodore White home.

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