Fall Fair Hope Rumors Bowbells Agricultural Event
The Tribune urges Bowbells to stage an autumn agricultural fair after a successful race meet. It envisions a community funded show using race grounds, with premiums for livestock and crops and race purses funded by entry fees and business subscriptions. Citizens are invited to convene to plan details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Tribune
Bowbells
Racing Association
the Tribune
Bowbella
Notice for bids on Minnesota school district funds
Notice for bids on the de its of school funds of Minnesota I District No 56 to be on file on or before July 25 1908 by order of School RF Boakow Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota I
RF. Boakow
Bowbells Praise From Waverly Pioneer Visitor
Praises Bowbells country by Waverly Minnesota resident William Eagan during a weeklong visit with his daughter Mrs. Patrick Devaney. He calls the Bowbells region superior as farm land with crops looking good except corn which is late and poor. He owns a fine old farm near Waverly and considers selling to move to Bowbells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Eagan
Waverly
Minn
Patrick Devaney
Tribune
Mr. Devaney
Mr. Eagan
Mr. E
Bowbells
Despicable fire alarm prank at Bowbells
The Bowbells Tribune reports a malicious act during a fire drill where the water hose was almost severed at the engine attachment. The despicable trick endangered from a pile of rubbish. authorities hope to identify the culprit and apply the full force of the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Bowbells
Carter School District Sealed Bids for Coal 1908
The Carter School District invites sealed bids to supply twelve tons of coal to four school houses in Flaxton North Dakota with delivery of four tons to each. Bids due August 1. The board may reject any or all bids. Geo Gann district clerk Flaxton ND July 16 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter School District
Flaxton
N. D
Geo. Gann
Dist
R. R
Mysterious 1908 Pony Branded in Bowbels Promises
A fragment notes on a Wednesday in 1908 involving a promise near Bowbels about a roan bronco. The brief mentions branding and a man’s word, but few details remain readable.
Burger Family Returns From British Columbia Timber District
Mr and Mrs R B Burger returned Saturday from a six week lumbering trip 35 miles north of Vancouver B C where Landsborough Burger and Ingram own a large timber tract. The mill runs 25000 feet daily rising to 40600 with new machinery while workers, mainly Mohammedans, are paid 125 per day. The firm has a 6000000 foot lumber bill for Vancouver wholesale firms and sits on the Fraser River with main Canadian Pacific line access. The standing timber was offered at 24000 above their purchase price but was declined. Joe Phalen and a relative are valued workers for the firm. The post office is Silverdale 35 miles north of Vancouver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Burger
Loadsboroughs
Grams
British Columbia
Vancouver
B. C
Messrs
J. D. Landsborough
Geo. Ingram
Landsborough, Burger & Ingram
Frazier River
Canadian Pacific Railway
Burger
Joe Phalen
Mr. B
Landsboroughs
Ingrams
Silverdale
Too Many Folks Are Sittin Round Blaming Luck Poker Poem
A satirical verse on life as a poker game. It urges readers to act with nerve and persistence, betting boldly and facing misfortune head on. The speaker mocks those who blame luck and encourages steady courage to keep gambling on opportunity.
Ward District No. 55 Sealed Bid Notice for School Building
The Ward District No. 55 School Board in Fant County North Dakota invites sealed bids by 1:00 p.m. August 18 1908 for a two room school building in Coteau. Plans and specifications are at Dignan Bros store Coteau. Contractor to supply labor and material with bonds as required by law. The board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. By order of Ward District No 55 School Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fant County
N.D
Coteau
Dignan Bros
N. D
Board of Waré School District
Murderer John Bruhn Ends Life After Grim Family Tragedy
The farmer living seven miles northeast of Blaisdell killed his sister then committed suicide. Reports note he was crippled and morbid, with discord over the sister's company, emotions said to have driven the fatal acts, though exact state of mind remains uncertain. The family, once seen as happy, faced strain and fear after the deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iminot
John Bruhn
Blaisdell
Bruhn
North Star District seeks bids for coal houses at two schools
The Board of North Star School District No. 144 Ward North Dakota invites bids by August 8 1908 7 pm for erecting coal houses at schools No 2 and No 3 per plans in Rogers Lumber Bowhells office and clerk’s file bids may be rejected bond required by law W B Coons Clerk Joan Romine President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board of
North Star
Ward
North Dakota
Rogers Lumber
Bowhells
Board of
North Stare
W. B. Coons
Joan Romine
Notice for sealed bids on school ceiling project
Notice for sealed bids for papering and ceiling work at Minnekota School District No. 56 in buildings No. 2 and 3. Sizes given 16x24x10 and 18x24x10. Klondike paper specified with best grade of foam ceiling. Bids due by July 26, 1908. Board reserves right to reject all bids. Clerk R F Burgows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnekota
Klondike
R. F. Burgows
Burger & Co Barn Destroyed by Fire
A Wednesday evening fire destroyed the Burger and Company barn behind their implement house. Adjacent machinery sheds belonging to G. Q. Juve were saved after a heroic effort. Losses reached about 350 with 250 in insurance. Suspected arson by two youths who were seen leaving before the blaze. A similar fire occurred about a week earlier but caused no damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burger & Co
G. Q. Juve
Resolutions of Condolence for Franklin J. Glenn
Butte Lodge No. 72 I C O F extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved wife and children of Franklin J. Glenn. A copy of resolutions is to be presented to the family, published locally, spread on rolls, and rooms draped in mourning for thirty days. signed by A B BickForp J W Kingston and T B Huy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butte Lodge No. 72
Thia Re
A. B. BickForp
J. W. Kingston
T. B. Huy
Also Mentioned on This Page
First National Bank of Bowbells
Sixter
God
Franklin J. Glenn
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!