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Newspaper

The Bowbells Tribune

Location

Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1920

Page

2

Flection Contest Case in District Court Winds Through Recount

The Bowbells Tribune reports a district court trial over a flection contest with a recount ordered after discrepancies were found in 20 precincts. Ballots and tampered packages were admitted as evidence amid crowding and suspicions of bias. Recounting continued as officials noted small errors, with no change to the overall vote totals at press time.

Grubb Candle Dates Goss Cooley Drinkwater Bowbells Belgium Grubbs Tribune

Northgate Christmas visits and a burglary at Mason pool hall

Northgate residents shared Christmas visits across Kenaston and nearby towns with many names listed as family and friends. A robbery occurred Friday evening at the Mason pool hall with about 25 dollars stolen and no clue yet found.

Star Alma Rawn Kenaston Borsta Frite Jensen Wm. Hult H. C. Boss Mason G. FP. Abbey Frank Russell Frank Russell Wren George Leslie and Gon Cor. G

Christmas festival drew large crowd at church event

A staff correspondent reports a large crowd attended the Christmas festival at the church Sunday evening. Mr Hendrickson and daughter Ide and Paulie Holma Jétt planned to stay two days in the Magic City combining business with pleasure before returning Tuesday evening.

Franklin Anderson Pete Wabland Co. E. Hovland Bowbells Alice Hendrickson Gilbert Halverson Oliver Bloomquist Yvirgil St. Paul Virgil Arthur Myrtle Lindblad Woburn

Apples quoted on Minné anolis market and Bowbells Club sales

Apples are quoted at 3.50 to 4.00 per box on the Minné anolis market while the Bowbells Farmers Club sells to members and nonmembers in bundles at 2.50 and single boxes at 2.60. The club has salt in barrels and sacks, and daisy salt in 10 pound sacks. Contact J. Kopriva, President. Card of Thanks from Richard Anderson and family expresses gratitude for bereavement support and floral offerings from local schools and societies.

Bowbells Farmers Club Tnquire J. Kopriva Papila Bowhells Coteau High School Young People's Society of Niche Richard Anderson

A New Suit and A Love In Bayville

Florence Brill and Mrs. Wardell discuss Barton Wardell’s plans to open a local branch, his proposed marriage to Florence, and John Wardell’s rise from humble farmer to a candidate for state senator aided by Barton’s political shift. The Wardells’ family dynamics and admiration for the adopted son contrast with fears of the wealthier Florence becoming too influential.

Florence Sheft Mrs. Wardell Father Barton Mary John Wardell Bayville John Jonn Warrenton Barton Wardell

Bride Beater Becomes Bridegroom in McKeesport

Miss Mahala Harrison, 24, deserted the wedding to Carl B. Swanson, 26, and beat him at her home with fists after sending relatives to Swanson’s. Swanson was bruised and rested in bed. Harrison returned to work at the switchboard, wore wedding flowers, and defended her honor with strength. Swanson fled the scene as the wedding was called off.

McKeesport Carl B. Swanson Mahala Farerison Swanson Miss Harrison

Wanted to hug marshal in Morality Code case

Philadelphia men aroused by a new Na Honal Park Morality Code regulation in New Jersey. Michael McCall, a Philadelphian, fined $7.50 for attempting to grope a borough marshal on duty. Another Philadelphia resident Thomas McCrosgen apologized and was discharged after interfering with the arrest. Marshal Henry Weldon stood near the trolley terminal when McCall lurched forward and swung at him, triggering a scuffle and injuries to the marshal.

Philadelphia Na Honal Park N. J Jacob Bentz Michael ‘McCall Thomas McCrosgen McCall Henry Weldon Weldon

Speed Maniac Hits Two Caught as He Rams Tree

A speeding motorist plows into a couple, Arthur Little and his wife, as a man shouts I come. Special Policeman Buckson pursues along a three mile chase, ending when Beverot crashes his vehicle into a tree near the Witty Second street entrance to Paramount Park.

Speed Maniac John Arthur Little Little Buckson Pennsylvania Railroad Beverot Second Street Pairmount Park

Chinese dress styles shift after republic birth in Manchuria

Consul General Albert W. Pontius reports from Mukden that Chinese attire has largely returned to traditional dress with frogs replacing many Western buttons. In 1919 China imported about 400,000 dollars worth of buttons, mostly from Japan, while prewar needle imports of 900,000 dollars were mainly from Germany and Austria.

Manchuria Republic Albert W. Pontius Mukden Japan China Pon Germany Austria Christan Science Monthly

Discoveries on Risga Island Resolve British Archaeology Debate

Scientists excavating vast shell mounds on Risga Island in Loch Supart Argyleshire uncover evidence of occupation spanning Palaeolithic to Neolithic periods. Findings include Oransay period dwellings with food remains rudely fashioned flint and bone tools and large deer horn implements.

Taland Risga Loch Supart Argyleshire Scotland France Oransay Calbnsay Scot- Iana Ringa

Aerial Taxicabs Rise Across Western Canada

Seventeen aerial taxicab firms are forming in western Canada with several licensed by the air board. Four commercial flying companies are set up in Winnipeg and others in Regina Moose Jaw Saskatoon Edmonton Hanna Calgary Lethbridge Battleford and Vancouver. Aerodromes planned for Virden and Vancouver. Passenger flying is the initial aim with mail carrying and distribution for large shops expected later.

Canada Canna The Air Board Winnipeg Regina Moose Jaw Saskatoon Edmonton Hanna Alberta Calgary Lethbridge Baoff Vancouver Virden

Marines Recall Armenians For International Dispatch

Maj. Gen. Lejeune authorized the recall of two Armenian men Peter Mosgofian and Parseh Normanian living in Los Angeles to join the Marine Corps aboard the steamship Chatanooga at Constantinople. They aim to locate relatives in the Near East. Both men speak multiple languages and will travel from Philadelphia this month aboard the St. Louis to Turkish waters.

Tohn A. Lejeune Marine Corps Los Angeles Peter Mosgofian Parseh Normanian United States Chattanooga Constantinople Philadelphia St. Louis

Then He Lighted a Match in Philadelphia

Police say Gir ardo Terarso and family on Sartaln near South street faced a blast when a barrel was set ablaze in front of their home. A man lit a match, causing a blinding flash that hurled Gir ardo, his wife Molla, and eight year old Michael Miglicca onto the pavement. All were admitted to Sha Heward hospital with burns.

Philadelphia Girardo Terarso Sartaln Street South Street Girardo Molla Michael Miglicca Poverity Sha Heward Hospital

Philippine coal growth boosts Cebu Mindanao mines

Formation of a new company aims to develop Cebu and Mindanao coal fields to meet Archipelago needs. Silebugae coal field is praised as superior to other Philippine and imported coals, but poses risk of deterioration if not promptly treated.

Philippine Islands Cebu Mindango Silebugae Islands Itas

Christmas program draws crowds at Bowbells high school

Woburn correspondent Mra B J Marks and daughters Florence Gladys Frances and Vera Maika Merritt Sparks attended the community Christmas tree and program at Bowbells high school auditorium. Mrs Nela Paulson is reported sick. Rood peariuie to yous wishing pean eat may get them at the Bd Merks.

Mra B. J. Marks Florence Gladys Frances Vera Maika Merritt Sparks Bowbells Friley Nela Paulson Winhlig

Plaxton church Christmas exercises and town news notes

A flavored local column recounts community events from Plaxton and surrounding Carter township. It mentions a Christmas program at the Plaxton church, people visiting for holidays, a two week school vacation, local dinners, club meetings, and political chatter about Carter township elections. Also notes on farm clubs, insurance board, and upcoming New Year wishes.

Jatssl PoWéry Lake Farmera Clu Jensen Johnnie Paulson Wikl- Lorg Plaxton Plaxton Church Carter Township Re. J. Marka Fred Marks Vera Clarence Summers Powera Lake Billy Reinhold Kusdiger John Peterson Myron Thomas Petersen Carter Townships Uncle Tom Qua Anderson Chas Blomgren Franklin Anderson Richard Anderson Fear Coteau St. Bernard Woburn Farmers’ Club A. Wihlberg Nels Paulson Woburn Ike Ross John McCann W. B. White Gnd Ralph Ingerson A. Sigurdson Donald Stewart Brick Lindquist Joe Ball Senator Ingerson J. Marks Burks County Chris Adamson Minnesota Miller Jim Stewart BE J. Marka Reinhold Kundiger Plorence, Gladye Frances Veri Marks Mary Hanson

Tribune Wants Ads Prepaid On Order At 26 Cents

The notice states Tribune will sort items at a rate of two capitals per word and counts initials and numbers as words. It demands prepayment for all wants ads at the time of ordering, unless the customer maintains a regular account with the paper.

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Building materials and supplies at low prices in North Dakota yards

Job work a Tribune specialty. Complete stock of building material oats flour mill feed coal and barb wires at lowest possible prices always on hand in our yards at Woburn and Niobe ND. All lumber now under cover. When in need of anything in our line get our Seega prices. Fifteen lines of names and locations indicate local notices and a sheep parcel fragment with a contact in Lignite Niode.

Woburn Niobe Rugby Elevator CO W.H. Barnett Myr Martin L, Jessen Mgr Niobe, & Ee

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