Prizes Pile Up for Minot Mid-Winter Fair
Minot N D Feb 6 promoters of the Morse River Loop Mid Winter Fair and Farmers Institute report abundant prizes. Contributions include 25 from Brush Mc Williams Co for a barley prize and a desk from Col Scarlett for the best showing. Eastern manufacturers also pledge premiums as plans for booths and decorations move ahead. Adolf Mark and Ole Beck arriving from Tompkins Sask will visit before heading to New York then Norway for three years.
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Minot
N. D
Morse River Loop
Farmers’ Institute
Avemory
Brush McWilliams Co
Col. Scarlett
Armory
Mouse River Loop
Adolf Mark
Ole Beck
Jim Beck
Tompkins
Sask
Beck
Burke County
Near
Bowbells
New York State
Norway
First International Bank of Northgate Incorporation
Burke County papers filed Monday show the First International Bank of Northgate formed with B H Edminister E F Volk mann and C V Allduin as incorporators. Capital stock set at 10000. Northgate, the new town platted near the boundary line where the Great Northern and Grand Trunk roads meet, with plat not yet filed.
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Burke County
First International Bank of
Northgate
B. H. Edminister
E. F. Volkmann
Fessenden
C. V. Allduin
Bowbells
Great Northern
Grand Trunk
J. H. Clark
Register of Deeds
Burke County State Bank of
Divide County State Bank of
Crosby
T. L. Beiseker
Middlewest Securities Co
Youthied Bride Celebrations Marred by Accident
In Dickinson North Dakota on February 4, 17 year old Joseph Kovash was accidentally shot in the head at Frank Kostelecky’s home during a wedding celebration. A blank cartridge misfire from a six shooter caused a wad to strike Kovash in the forehead. his left eye was burned by powder, and he was taken to St Joseph’s hospital where he is reported to be improving.
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Dickinson
N. D
Joseph Kovash
Vincent Kovash
Frank Kostelecky
Kostelecky
Wenzel Kostelecky
Koyash
St. Joseph's Hospital
Wrestle for State Championship in Bowbells Tonight
Tonight in Bowbells LA Stefanowicz of Bowbells and Chris Persons of Fargo meet at the Opera House to decide the state wrestling title. Persons, 187 pounds, has dominated eastern North Dakota. Stefanowicz, western champion, weighs 168 pounds and brings deep in-state experience to the match.
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Stefanowicz
Chris
Persons
Fargo
Opera House
North Dakota
Child Injured By Dynamite Cap Explosion
In Rhame North Dakota on February 4 a ten year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Chris Mosbrucker, was badly hurt after placing a dynamite cap on a stove. The blast damaged his eye and hand, with shard injuries to his hand. Dr Ewbank could do little for the eye and the boy was taken to Dickinson for further care.
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Ewbank
Dickingon
Felans
Masked men rob Great Northern hotel in Minot
A masked man entered the Great Northern hotel office at 3:30 a.m. and forced night clerk Michael McDougal to open the till. He stole about 83 or 84 dollars, mostly McDougal's own money, then fled after disconnecting the telephone wires. No other valuables were taken and no suspect is yet found. In Ward county investigations into public school office finances continue amid allegations of excess mileage fees and excessive expenditures. A letter from Leslie Burrows notes a move to Uxbridge and job satisfaction in a furniture factory with variable spring weather and mild cold.
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Minot
N. D
Great Northern Hotel
Michael McDougal
McDougal
Mr. McDougal
Ward County
Leslie Burrows
Clarmont
Ont
Uxbridge
Powers Entitled to Much Credit for Opera House
Manager Powers of the local opera house is praised for securing quality entertainments. Citizens praise his careful screening of companies and note increasing attendance. The lyceum course now underway features top quality acts and is gaining popularity across the city.
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Powers
Bondbells
Opera
Lyceum
Mr! Powers
Lenin
Hanson Files Opinion With Board
State's Attorney H A Hanson filed an opinion with Burke county commissioners arguing the board cannot legally employ counsel to defend the Lignite contest against the Bowbells bid for the county seat. Hanson said funds cannot be drawn from the county treasury for defense and the case may proceed by default. The board may seek legal advice elsewhere. Uncle Tom's Cabin set for Bowbells Opera House next Wednesday with Max Halloway leading a large company and scenic equipment.
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the Tribune
Hanson
Minat
Burke County
Max Halloway
County Meeting Postponed Due to President Illness
The county meeting at the First State Bank was postponed from Wednesday evening to eight o clock. All Bowbells residents are urged to attend when the meeting is held at a rescheduled date and time due to President FEF Carter's illness.
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Fef
Carter
Ote Pala Ohdey
Prisoner Jumps From Moving Train While in Custody
Minot North Dakota February 5 Roy Hanon a claimed 16 year old from Aneta attempted to escape while being taken to Williston jail after detention for forgery. He leapt from a moving Great Northern train but was recaptured by Deputy Sheriff Corrigan of Stanley and later returned to Williston custody. Clyde Hartman from Ambrose arrived to work on a claim southwest of Ambrose and planned to start work next week.
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Minot
N. D
Roy Hanon
Aneta
Williston
Great Northern
Hanson
Stanley
Corrigan
Clyde Hartman
5. E. Hartman
D City
Ambrose
the Tribune
Seed testing urged after wide seed germination variation
A. F. Berchert warns Stutsman County farmers seed germination varies widely across crops and tests show low germination and disease in some samples. He urges all to test seed this spring, noting Streeter Club's drive to sample seed grains for pre meeting results. Also mentions Uncle Tom's Cabin at Bowbells Opera House next Wednesday.
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A. F. Berchert
Stutsman County
Berchert
Streeter Commercial Club
Better Farming Association
Stutsman
Golden Wedding Celebrated by Mitchells at Utica Ont
From the Uxbridge Journal comes the golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mitchell of Cedar Brae farm Utica Ont. The couple celebrated January 22 with their five daughters three sons twenty one grandchildren and many friends. The gathering featured pink white and gold decor and toasts songs and a wood program.
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Uxbridge
Ont
Wm. Mitchell
Utica
Wmy C.mitchell
Cedar Brae Farm
Clarence
Clifford
Leonard Pilkey
Howard Neil
James Mitchell
Miles Crosier
Frank Ward
Bloomington
James Lakey
Miles ‘Gregier
Geo. Ward
William
Fee
Mr. Mitchell
Leith
Forfshire
Scotland
Canada
LaSalle
Illinois
Ontario
Whitby
Mitchell
Annie Ward
Ward
Pilkey
Clarmont
Neil
Mount Forest
Tarr
Unionville
Armstrong
Ruswell
Ullcn
Luther
Reach
Bowbells
N. D
James
Sykes
Oshawa
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Hotel Glerk
Ward CB
E. G. Warren
County
Bowbells Opera House
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