03 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1915
Page
1
Devila Lake of Lake N is named in legal notice alleging arrest and pursuit of fulfillment of a charge. Fred Jel rd Weathers and Jensen face claims of prosecutorial interference and personal action. Local attorneys reportedly consult, with Fargo noted as contact.
In Hamilton on December 2, Mr and Mrs Zero suffered the death of one child aged three and the severe Injury of another as their home burned while the parents were away. A preschool girl, aged two, slept on a bed nearby as smoke filled the room. attempts to rescue her failed. Medical staff report the two other children remain unharmed, and Mr Zero remains employed on a nearby farm.
December 2. Arthur Hans, a roal igubeer, was found unconscious in front of a shack near the Soo Faht of way in the eastern part of the city. Authorities invited witnesses to provide details as the incident was investigated.
A local retailer named in reports appears to have closed, leaving assets and stock to be handled. The notice mentions storefronts and business dealings with multiple parties, including bidders and potential transfers. Details are fragmented but indicate a formal wind down and asset disposition.
Thanksgiving afternoon saw many Kandiyohi residents visiting local homes including the Carl Anderson and Peter G Nelson households. Arthur Leslie of Saskatchewan returned to the States Tuesday, and Carl Holt left for Minneapolis last Tuesday with an unknown return date.
Gretton Minnesota December 2 Frank pace, while trying to thaw a pump, lit escaping gas from a nearby tank causing an explosion. The flash burned his clothing and skin on his arms and face, leaving his face badly burned though he is expected to recover.
Palermo, N D Dec 2 James Nelson a well known farmer living east of Palermo was struck and killed by train No 3 Thursday afternoon as he walked along a track en route to Palermo to fetch his mail. The engine did not stop in time and the victim aged 44 died instantly. He left three children.
A Minot man identified as Dig Rodeo is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon. Authorities report the incident began as a disturbance at a local event and escalated, with further details and names of involved parties noted in the charging documents.
John Gammons deputy United States marshal arrived in Bismarck from Minot and brought to the county jail a Berthold Indian known as Boy Chief who had been sentenced to sixty days for a statutory offense. He is a notable figure among local aborigines and recalled by residents of the slope country.
A wedding at the bride’s city home united Miss Miriam Madeline Hartman and Mr. Raymond R. Fullerton at six o’clock last Thursday evening. Rev B W Spence officiated with ring ceremony. Guests enjoyed a two course dinner and gifts from friends. The bride, a Hartman, is noted as a well regarded local, with ties to the state university and music study. The groom, long a Bowbelle resident, recently worked at the county auditor’s office after leaving the First National Bank. The couple will reside in Bowbelle.
The NorthWest Carlson was shot in the head while walking behind a hayrack east of Sherwood. He and his son Elmer were gathering hay and carried a gun for rabbits. A discharge occurred when the gun, stored against something, fired as the team turned, but he was not killed instantly. A witness said no Jackrabbit was present and described recent grove work and tree planting nearby.
Friday evening pupils of Mrs Ed Wan presented a program under Mrs Drinkwater to showcase work by children as young as eight. The event featured 38 numbers performed by students and a band display. Attendees praised the entertainment and the teacher’s ability to engage young learners.
Sheriff Joseph Pellisier of Alger county Michigan arrived in Bismarck to extradite Oscar Tanner for the murder of Matt Koski on July 26 at Munsing Michigan. Tanner, a large man, fought Koski, then killed him with an axe and fled the country three weeks ago. He was apprehended after brief flight, previously seen in Mandan.
Ellendale North Dakota December 2 Dr C H Potter area veterinary surgeon died returning from Baldwin ranch after car with two companions stopped Potter rode alone on a new graded road south of George Hatfield buildings. The car sped on leaving him. his neck broken death instantaneous discovered next day. Potter a county pioneer leaves a son and a daughter.
A boy brought back from Windsor was arrested in Jamestown for forgery after waiving examination. He appeared before Judge Bigelow, bound at 1,500 dollars, and will appeal in Hope district court. He allegedly worked in North Dakota while seeking employment.
The community records multiple gatherings and travels. Mary White attends Westminster school and plans a family Thanksgiving in Westminster. Howard Skinner moves to Kansas City for automobile school. Earnest and Ben Shupp head to Montana for their claims. Numerous residents are listed as entertaining at homes and joining a lake skating party with participants such as Ruth Coons and Mary Coons. A duck roast and a large Thanksgiving dinner are noted at local homes. A series of church meetings with Rev Smith, wife, and Rev Spence is scheduled to begin Wednesday.
Thanksgiving scenes across Bowbells and nearby towns as relatives and friends visit from Osakis Lignite Crosby Bowbells and Columbus. Mr and Mrs Remington host guests at the Christenson and other homes while neighbors Odd Ball and Earnest wagons deliver coal and porkers.
Miss Lillian Fleming of Foothills School No. 1 will present a program and ribbon sodint at Foothills Church Friday evening December 3. All are cordialy invited to attend.
Columbus Reporter discusses farmer concerns after Powers Lake Echo report on a proposed 75,000 dollar court house bond issue. It cites four percent interest for twenty years and a yearly sinking fund, projecting taxes rising 60 cents to a dollar per farm, potentially reaching 1.60 to 2.00 per quarter depending on land value, with taxes expected to decrease after twenty years once bonds are paid and the building owned.
Grafton North Dakota December 2 Frank Feeney died twenty four hours after a gas explosion at Oslo last Monday. He and his sister were among the victims and the tragedy has cast gloom over Ardoch where they were well known.
Sheldon North Dakota reports a sensational marriage in which an 87 year old man, hired to roll back in his touring car, wed 17 year old Elsie Severson after nursing him back to health. The romance began last spring after the death of the man's first wife.
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