Community Reels From Saturday Night Windstorm Damages
Frum Star correspondent notes extensive damage from a Saturday wind storm across the vicinity. barns, granaries, a cook stove and a windmill wheel were destroyed or bent. many small buildings and trees suffered, and several residents reported losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Workers Aid Society
Red Moelinhoin
Bert Smith
Harry Smith
K. C. Kuuteson
Minot
Frazier A. &, Townley
John Bier
Mf. Gadwen
Devils Lake
dJola Crow
Will Sloan
Ystrom Place
Frank
M. Remington
Mildred
Harold
Earle
D. Remington
M. H. Gould
Frank Gerard
M, HB
Setland
Harrisburg
Oregon
S. J. Swenson
Albert
E. Rogers
Gerards
Lucy Gerard
M. H. Goulds
John, Sloan
M. M. Gould
Kermit
B. J. Remington
George White
Tom Thompson
T. H. Bierzon
P. 10. Peterson
Bowbells
Terribly Burned About the Body in Vulcanizing Plant
Two young men Donald Bobean and H R Waxener suffered terrible burns at a New Salem vulcanizing plant on Saturday afternoon. Clothes saturated with gasoline ignited as Bobean lit waste to heat nearby parts. His companion tried to help but both men were badly burned and taken to hospital. They face severe, lasting injuries.
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Mandan
N. D
New Salem
Donald Bobean
H. R. Waxener
Bobean
Ptanial
God
Morg Tian
Taken Up White Mare in Sec 13 160 92 Needing Owner Proof
On June 4 1917 a white mare about nine years old and 900 pounds with 20 brand was taken up at a local place in the vicinity where it had been running since May 16 1917. The owner must prove ownership pay charges and remove the animal.
Baby deserted by parents in Mandan finds shelter
In Mandan North Dakota on June 14 a one and a half year old baby boy was left by his parents Mr and Mrs J C Ludwig former managers of the Grand cafe The State Juvenile Officer Blake took the infant to Jamestown where he will stay with friends until a more desirable home is found
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandan
N. D
J. OC. Ludwig
Grand Cafe
Friends
Blake
Jamestown
Man Dies After Fall From Horse Near Mandan
Mandan North Dakota June Ta Louis Kulberer 21 of Almont locality was thrown from a horse and killed. Found unconscious about an hour later by his brother after the accident no witness saw the crash. Skull fractured in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandan
N. D
Louis Kulberer
Almont
Bowbells Prairie Social Roundup and Local Visits
Bowbells Prairie locals share visits with Knutsons and Johnsons, plus Buglers and Javorsons in Kenmare. Town officials meet for an all day session as Laura Hanson heads to Bowbells for work. Families plan trips to Montana and Lakeland, with fishing reports, shop bargains, and farming optimism after rains.
Clayton Day Celebrations and Local News in Bowbella
Clayton Bryan’s fourteenth birthday draws a large group of friends for a game filled evening with refreshments. Many locals, including Mr. and Mrs. George White and families, visit Bowbella for dances, church events, and family gatherings as storms cause some damage and community ties remain strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George White
Misa Mary
Albert Bogus
Clauss
Bowbella
Vivian
Rueben Berg
Misa Grace Alden
James Uglum
W. S. Clark
George
Pete Lund
Clayton Bryan
Clayton
Clarence Bryan
Willis-Overland
Clark
Cora
John Bryan
Clayton School No. 1 Pupils Prepare Program and Dance
Members of Clayton’s base ball ring practiced Sunday at C B Bryans. A program by Clayton School No 1 pupils directed by Miss Ida Peterson will be held at Jim Uglum barn two weeks from Friday night June 28. The public is invited. After the program a dance will follow and a good time is assured. cor. D
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
C. B. Bryans
Clayton School No. 1
Ida Peterson
Northgate News Reflects Social and Local Activities
Mike Kirchen of Oc cident Elevator visits Northgate for business. Al Zuelke adds Buchanan residence to his house. Clyde Perchard visits from northern Minnesota. Rev F Christian and friends tour Saxton area. Several locals attend visits, picnics, and a camping trip at Monge River Park. A newborn girl joins Henry Heinsvark’s family in Northgate. Large crowds attend a Red Cross ice cream social and dance at the Canadian depot raising about 150. John Romine's group starts a grading project near Powers Lake. The Wineman family joins George Les Me for a Sunday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Kirchen
Occident Elevator Company
Northgate
al. Zuelke
Buchanan
God
Clyde Perchard
Minnesota
William Hutt
Rev
F. Christian
Saxton
Johnny Waleh Ja
Lok Ust
Ed Melntee
Malzel
Kenmare
Tommy Madden
Clarence Emerson
Trene Smith
Merle Lowe
Eleanor Skinner
Agnes Schweyen
Art Emerson
Vince Blaska
Joe Murphy
Matt Schweyen
Fred Anderson
Nick Schweyen
Monge River Park
J. J. Grogan
J. J. Bedford
Bedford
John Seibert
Dr. Grogan
Henry Heinsvark
Sask
Rey
Christian
Frederick
D. M. Skinner
Henry Holtz
Martin Christensen
Me Trnes
Thompson Lake
John Romine
Pete Koch
Will Coons
Frantz Vandervoort
Walter Lowe
Mellum
Canada
George Les- Me
Red Cross Society
Canadian Depot
Red Cross
Melby
Orchestra
Coteau
Saak
Powers Lake Country
Wineman
J. A. Burke
Mary Coons
Ruth
R. J. Wilson
Rachel
Roy
Marie Peterson
Ind ian ald at Adolph Chartea highlights school break and local events
A crowded Inde nald at Adolph Chartea notes Thursday closures and a vacation for teachers and pupils. Sunday’s ball game ended 11 to 1 in favor of locals against McGregor. Residents travel, register, and visit relatives as the community teems with planning for a new schoolhouse and various social engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Chartea
McGregor
Mra
Joe Auchter
Bemidji
Minn
John Berenson
St. Paul
Alfred Aune
Wildrose
Julius Johnson
White Earth
Ole Molvig
Thureday
H. E. Wicklund
Hans Thronson
White Harth
D. Devideon
Buxton
N. D
Julius Johason
Nels Herseth
Inga Christenson
Bertha
Geo. Johnson
Powers Lake
C. C. Slette
Local items and events from a small town gathering
The column lists social calls and visits by Johnsons Davison and Herseths, a school play My Cousin Timmie with a large crowd, church services, and a school program praised for its quality. It notes a rainstorm, a new car purchase by Bendtson Bros, and a parcel post sale planned for June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larson
Julius Johnson
Nels Herseth
Helen Johnson
Margaret Davison
Lostwood
Mise Glenora Fitz
Goat Grotes
Dr. Lancaster
Gust Larson
Montana
John Hersetha
Emil Forsgren
Misa Katie Jonason
C. QO
Sletten
Knute Thorson
Humiet
Cntirch
Earl Scramlin
Farmers State Bark
Canada
Winnipeg
Transportation Corps
D. Davidson
Sam
Roy Fitz
Bendtson Bros
Farstad & Blomquist
J. Medalin
C. O. Sletten
Carl Davidson
Evansville
Minn
Tornado Damages Foothills Area and Barns
A Saturday evening tornado hit Foothills tearing down a barn and auto shed for Gene Tommier and wrecking Paul Pommier’s barn. Widespread damage reported with many neighbors affected and insurance adjusted. Local residents like W C Ellworth and Hugh Donahue assessed losses, while Lignite visitors and dances referenced in a nearby log of activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Alden
Grace
Bertha
Bowbella
R. A. Owlegs
C. R. Ellsworth
Paul Pommier
Minot
Fred
Forest Pommier
Henry Pommier
Fred Pommier
J. N. Wood
Myrtle Beard
Allie McAlpine
Henry Frank
Powora Lake
Foothills
Gene T'Om~ Mier
W. C. Ellaworth
Mr. Pileworth
Hugh Donahue
Flaxton
Local Social Notes From Bowbells And Surroundings
Short items recount visits and gatherings around Bowbells North Dakota. Uncles and neighbors join W C Ellsworth family for a Sunday visit. Edna Alden returns home for summer break. Alumni from Foothills School No 3 mark tenure as Mina Alden teaches three years in succession and Maggie Alden completes a successful school term. About 300 to 400 spectators view a barn wreck at Ellsworths. Several households including Beard Pommier Bryan Uglum Gosecky and Dickinson are noted for Sunday calls and social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Ellsworth
C. M. Remington
M. H. Gould
Bowbells
Maggie Alden
Foothills School No
Mina Alden
Edna Alden
Glenden Bryan
W. C .Ellsworths
Earl McEvers
Albert Beard
J. D. Beard
Allie Moalbion
Gene Pommier
Sarah Owings
Clarence Bryan
J. Gosecky
Louis
J. D. Beards
Kim Uglum
Equily Man
Foothills
Grace Alden
Jim Ugham
Mra
Rob Dickinson
Battleview
Downle
Cor
Keep Things Moving Civic Call to Support War Effort
A speaker argues nations bear responsibility for world progress and the war effort. Citizens must keep domestic production and commerce moving while others serve on the battlefield. Everyone should contribute their full share to sustain the nation and economy during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hach
Ten commandments of spraying potatoes from Towa bulletin
Three paragrahs and list items. The article lists ten commandments for spraying potatoes from the Towa Experiment Station bulletin. It emphasizes thorough work, timely action, proper pressure, multi-directional spraying, two good nozzles, investing in quality machinery, constant agitator, proper material preparation, dissolving solids separately and straining, and using fresh lime to neutralize poisons and protect leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Experiment Station
The Kicking Cow Taming Rope Method
A farmer’s method uses a rope harness with a ring and snap to restrain a kicking cow during milking. Placed behind the hips and across the udder, it tightens as the udder shrinks, discouraging kicking. A second ring may be added for heavy udders to shorten the rope as needed.
Man in North Dakota Jail Sets Fire in Cell Door
Alvin Lind of Bismarck, held for disorderly conduct, attempted to burn his cell door by hiding a knife and stuffing kindling from the door frame into a fire. The blaze was detected as he cried for help at his window. the incident cost him $26 in fines, a vestige, and five days in jail on top of his discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
Dra‘king
Alvin Lind
Theie
Lind
Vesta
Negro Tries to Knife Butcher in North Dakota Incident
In Bismarck on June 14 a man named A. W. Abbey demanded sausage from William Dohn the Broadway meat man. Abbey argued over 15 cents, seized a meat knife, and fought Dohn who used a cleaver. The struggle ended in a draw with Abbey keeping the sausage and later paying a fine for assault with a deadly weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
William Dohn
Broadway
Dohn
Coln
A. W. Abbey
Old Nigger Causes Big Stir in Fargo
Wild reports say a man tied to railroad ties was found near Sabin, with Fargo and Moorhead officers investigating. The man known as Nigger George, once a familiar city figure, wandered from the county poor farm about a week ago and now rests in a Fargo police cell, filthy and tied with rope after a night spent exposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
Dahlgren
Malvey
Moorehead
Sabin
Moorhead
George
Cass County
Bowers Brothers
Second Avenue
Advertised Letters and Poultry Feed Notes 1917
Unclaimed letters listed for the week ending Friday June 15 1917 at Bowhells post office. Names include Eddie Johnson Gee Kellogg I J Kohr Ledger Andrew Metechen Ben Misbett Floyd Miner Gordon Melville and F B Thompson. Also notes on grain nutrition detailing oats barley corn wheat and other feeds with practical guidance for poultry diets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowhells
Eddie Johnson
Gee
Kellogg
I. J. Kohr Ledger
Andrew Metechen
Ben Misbett
Floyd Miner
Gordon Melville
Thompson
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Bowbells Tribune
Mowbella
Burka County
Mth
B.A. Stefongwicz
the Tribune
Burke County
North Dakota
Frum Star
Gilbert Halvorson
Knutsons
Jake
John
Tom Jacobson
Sven Pjeldahl
Fred Jourson
Sara Jessen
Lawrence Jessen
H. H. Hansone Sun
Fred Johnsons
Bert Kirkelle
Fred Hansen
Laura Finke
John Carlson
Emil
Herman
Jennie Thies Ia
Fred Johnson
Jacob
Tom
John Javorson
Sven Fieldahl
Jeanie Thies
Howbells
Jorgen Hansén
Hans Jensen
Uling
Carlson
Laura Hanson
Ole Frasaker
J. Englehard
Lansford
Minneapolis
Bert Kirkelie
Arthur
Monse
Jacob Jacobson
Sven Ijeldahl
Ladies Aid
Howard Johnson
Matt Erickson
Ming Dorthea Knowston
Esther Peterson
P. D. Peterson
Packard
Star Correspondent
Tribune
Negro
Butcher
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