Burke County First to Close Under New Law
The pool halls of Wazil Zena nt Portal and W A Hurry and Wmn Anderson were ordered closed by Judge Leighton after a trial in district court. The 20 day window to appeal or seek a new trial was granted, with possible further time. The closures mark Burke county’s first application of the new law mandating year long shutdowns for gambling venues. The defendants may appeal to the supreme court, and numerous cases were carried to the next term or to district court chambers in Minot.
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Pool Balla
Wazil Zenant Portal
W. A. Hurry
Wmn. Anderson
Leighton
Rev Watkne
Bismarck
North Dakota Enforcement League
Supreme Court
Fess
Burke County
Marnl
Cirhtos
District Court
Minot
Willing to repay an old theft in Williston
A man named Mayer confesses in Kelloy Idaho to stealing a saddle horse loaned by the Boyd family in Williston. He rode it west of town and traded for another, seeking to repay the original owners and avoid naming a third party. A local resident, C Mensing, searched for stray horses believed stolen near the city.
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Williston
N. B
Fair
Mayer
City of Opportunity
Boyd
Hoyd
Boyds
Nolan
Kelloy
Idaho
C. Mensing
Macroom Woman Committed to Insane Hospital
A Macroom woman described as Grindy Sing Grindy married with two children was examined by the Insanity Board at Flaxton hospital on Monday and committed to James town insane hospital. She is about 40 years old and had been in poor health. taken to Flaxton recently hoping for improvement, the board examined her there before sending her to Jamestown that evening.
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Sing Grindy
Wil
Insanity Board
Flaxton Hospital
Jamestown
Flaston
Plaxton
Stainhofer
Mt"e
Hagen
Thin Elly
Horses Die From Strange Disease Puzzle Farmer
Karl Crepher, northwest of town, reports a mysterious illness sweeping his horses over the past year. Two animals died and another declined rapidly after lameness, with one hind leg shrinking. A third is near collapse. veterinarians are baffled and distressed by the outbreak.
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Karl Crepher
Dent
Uey
Chicken Coop Houses Insane Inmates In North Carolina
Superintendent Hotchkiss converted a new poultry shed into sleeping quarters for thirty inmates at the state hospital for the insane, to relieve overcrowding as the institution houses over nine hundred inmates with no relief in sight. The colonization ward completion is forthcoming.
Northgate Farmers Struggle to Obtain Coal
Farmers near Northgate report a severe coal shortage over the past ten days with no fuel in sight. Wood fencing around the farm and damaged carloads of lignite worsen hardships as dealer Pat Walsh tries to keep customers supplied amid shipping delays and threats of confiscation if fuel remains unavailable.
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Northgate
Trina
Farma
Pat Walsh
Tatum
Warren Heath Enters Burke County Sheriff Race
Warren Heath announces his candidacy for Burke County sheriff after years as deputy under Sheriff State hoter. A Bowbells resident for 14 years he claims broad support and a proven record as a peace officer. J W Moore of Towbells may announce next for the office.
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Warren Heath Af Tisely
Sherk State
Burke County
Tie
Bowbells
Alyworth U Ain
Heath
J. W. Moore
Towbells
Bold Attempt to Rob Bank él Denbigh in Frustrated
A fragment from a North American local page notes a violent incident near Gilbertson farm four miles from town. It mentions a Norwegian man killed instantly while aiding a Gilbertson boy during hay work and an attached tear leading to a fatal accident.
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Bank Él Denbigh
John Linesell
Norway
Areo
Co-Operation Among Farmers At Sheldon Complete Success
Sheldon North Dakota February 12 A farm cooperative reports complete success with an elevator operation expanded to handle machinery and a potato warehouse. Members favor managing the yard and tanker facilities under a possible new manager while shipping carloads after canvassing necessary funding and mentorship.
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Sheldon
Danker Yard
Alsa
Imeem
Wileh
City Bakery Reconfigures Front to Boost Appeal
The fixtures in the City Bakery were rearranged earlier in the week to improve appearance. The lunch counter moved to the front with booths behind it, making Jimmy's Cafe the most attractive eating place in Bowbells.
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Bowbells
King Refused to Pay For Message Sent by N. C. Man
Nevily Lake February 12. The Western Union Telegraph Co. sued Lloyd Young over a $6.46 charge for a cablegram sent to King George of England as a joke. Young, a hotel clerk, says the king approved sending the message but refused payment. A local justice court heard the case and sought a sixty day adjournment for deposition of the king.
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Nevily Lake
King George of
England
Western Union Telegraph Co
Lloyd Young
King George
Atlantic Ocean
King George of England
Lloyd Youth
Telegraph Company
Young
London
Consolidation of the Rural Schools Progress and Benefits
A North Dakota pamphlet reports 75 open country and 116 town consolidated schools totaling 14 percent plus 43 communities with rapid year growth. It lists benefits: higher attendance, better teachers, improved grades and high school access, streamlined organization, and richer civic social opportunities. Free copies available on request.
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North Dakota
Lhasa
Nolting’s Prank Ends With a 24Hour Northgate Wait
A. Nolting, living six miles east of Northgate, rode to town and released his horse to return home as usual. The train did not depart Northgate on Mondays, forcing him to stay 24 hours, after which he traveled to Bowbells. He vows not to repeat the mishap and jokes about the misread schedule. The Yeoman lodge in Coteau plans a big dance at Coteau hall on Saturday February 21 with supper and music by the Coteau Bowbells orchestra.
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Nolting
Northgate
Great Northern
Bowbells
Mr. Nolting
Mr. N
Northfate
Tribune
Yeoman
Coteau
Coteau Hall
Uns
Coteau-Bowbells
Bank Robbery Try at Denbigh State Bank
Two men believed to be John and Roger Carol attempted a bank robbery at Denbigh State Bank in Denbigh North Dakota. They forced Assistant Cashier H F Cartschammer to the rear and tried to access the vault while Cashier Pollock fought one robber and called for help. Citizens rushed in, the bandits were overpowered and jailed in Towner pending charges of attempted robbery.
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Denbigh
N. D
North Dakota
John and
Roger Carol
H. F. Cartschatner
Cartschatmer
Pollock
Cartschamer
F. EB. Pollock
Towner
John
Denblys
Minot
Yenterday
Bridge repair planned for DesLacs lake crossing
Burke and Ward counties will share costs to fix the DesLacs lake bridge east of Bowbells after county officials in Minot discussed safety due to heaving and split piles. Jerry Donavan was named committee of one to hire repairs once weather allows.
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Jerry Donovan
Minot
Board of Ward County Commissioners
DesLacs Lake
Bowbells
Donovan
Burke and
Ward
Conscience troubles game law breaker in North Dakota
Chief Game Warden Reko says he holds clear evidence the states game laws are followed by the public. A Saskatchewan man William E Sherman writes from Kiltoniel praising restitution and asking forgiveness for hunting out of season, but does not say where he resided in North Dakota or what game he killed.
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Mandan
N. D
Reko
Kilntonel
Saskatchewan
Can
North Dakota
William E. Sherman
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