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The Bowbells Tribune

Location

Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1916

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Corbett Loses In Court Trial Over Kenmare News Plant

Judge Leighton rules against W A Corbett in foreclosure brought by Donnybrook State Bank on the Kenmare News plant. The 1914 note for 1500, altered to reflect hundred, is upheld. plant to be taken by week end unless redemption funds are raised. Total due with costs nears 2000.

Kenmare Journal Leighton Donnybrook State Bank W. A Corbett Kenmare News Corbett Bank of Donnybrook Gray

Contract Let for Grading Extension Opens New Wildrose Towns

Wildrose North Dakota June 16 contracts for grading the Great Northern extension were awarded to Mofrig and Shepard who will mobilize crews at once. Northern Town and Land company advertises sale of town lots in Cosmith Appam Alamo formerly Cottonwood Lake Zahl Mean and Arenora at the end of the line. Sales run Tuesday through Friday June 20 to 23 with hundreds of investors watching. W F P Hanka of Powers Lake will supervise townsite sales.

Wildrose N. D Wildros Great Northern Mofrig & Shepard Northern ‘Town and Land Company Cosmith Appam Alamo Cottonwood Lake Zahl Mean Arenora W. FP Hanka Powers Lake

Prominent Farmer Killed by Horse Near Sherwood

Sherwood North Dakota June 15 F T McKee a well known local farmer was killed by a horse at his farm three miles north of Sherwood Saturday morning. The horse struck him hard in the chest as he and his men prepared for the day’s work. He died within ten minutes. The body was embalmed by H J Brackelsberg and shipped to Cambridge Indiana, where he formerly lived and was a member of the Odd Fellows lodge.

Sherwood N. D F. T McKee Milis H. J. Brackelsberg Cambridge Lved Odd Fellows Lodge

John Henry of Bismarck Dies at 100 in Penitentiary

John Henry, a Black man once enslaved in the South who befriended Abraham Lincoln, died at the state penitentiary at age about 100. After a peaceful earlier life in Grand Forks and bank savings, he murdered his wife, using funds for attorney fees, leaving a troubled postwar arc.

Old Southern slave and Lincoln friend dies in North Dakota

John Henry, a former slave and early builder of North Dakota who supported Lincoln, died at an old age in the penitentiary where he had served for life. Warden Talcott recalled he was harmless and faithful to the end, even unloading coal daily well into his advanced years despite declining health.

John Henry Talcott Lincoln North Dakota

Aumps From Filé and Breaks Leg

Mrs. Geo Cook of York North Dakota broke a leg below the knee when a buggy horse started toward the barn after she hitched a horse to a single bogey. The fall fractured two bones. she weighs about 250 pounds and faces a lengthy recovery.

York N. D Geo. Cook Walford

Obituary: Mrs Hughes Dies After Childbirth in City

Olivia Mathilda Northen Hughes, 28, died Thursday morning after childbirth at her sister’s home in Burke County. Born May 21, 1885 in Minneapolis, she lived in Burke County since 1902, married Ed Hughes in 1906, and later resided in Swift Current before returning. Survived by husband, daughter, father P M Northenscold, three brothers Fabian Emil Herbert, two sisters Mrs Lipke and Mrs Heath. Funeral Sunday at Presbyterian church. burial at Bow Bells Cemetery. Hundreds attended. coffin covered with flowers.

Emila Herbert Mre Fred Lipke Roy Heath Burke County Presbyterian Bowbells

Foothills Social Scene Includes Graduates and Dance

Earl Alden and sister Miss Maggie Alden were in Bowbells Friday. Mr and Mrs Court Remington attended the Bowbells high school graduating exercises Tuesday evening. Their daughter Mildred was among the graduates. Paul Pommier and Miss Lillian Fleming visited Friday with Paul's parents south of Coteau. John Pommier from north of Coteau spent days with his brothers in Foothills. Several named locals attended a dance northwest of Lienite Saturday evening. Proceeds from the dance and supper will go toward the event.

Earl Alden Maggie Alden Bowbells Court Remington Mildred Paul Pommier Lillian Fleming Paul Coteau John Pommier Foothills John Anderson D. C. Morrissey John, Morrissey Frank Lemons Gene Pommier Lienite Johnnie Pommier Yorick Erickson Lignite Henry Portier Ole Pederson R.A New House Ie Grifith Melrit Laura Grirese Olga Baimoen Wilson Watt Ambros Chantey Doughty Eugene Clinton Russe Beard and Morrissey Harry Whipple R. A. Owings Hilda Barmoen Beard Phil Norton John Morrissey Powera Lake Miss Fleming Devils Lake Miss Alden Franklin McByers Miles City Rev Vesey Rev. Parer Juys W D. Owings J R. Jensens Hille Mias Mildred Remington Earl McEvers Harold Remington Albert Beard Will Ellsworth John Wood Elmer Remington Esther Earl McEvere Henry Jensen Sarah Owings Mae Arens Big Butte Henry Pommier L. D. Alden Folka Calvin Clinton John ‘Wood Powers Lake B. G. Downie Battleview Robert Dickinson

Locals Record Daily Life In Lignite Area

A long string of neighborhood notes from Lignite and nearby towns details building activity including Yorick Erickson erecting a barn for Henry Portier and Pederson laying wall and foundation for a new R. A. Owings home. Residents attend services, close school terms, visit relatives in Ambrose Bowbells and Power Lake, while hunting wolves and enjoying local dances and gatherings through Friday to Sunday.

Northgate notes and social round up in local district

Mrs. Ray Cannon and family return from visits to Portal and Flaxton. Local residents attend barn dance at Alfred Holtz’s. Miss Helen Hovland visits Cowbells. Numerous social visits, travel, and small-town happenings across Northgate, Rowbells, Coteau, and surrounding areas. A Canadian horse seizure and post office staffing changes noted. Dance at Coteau to feature Melby’s Orchestra on June 24 with supper at the hotel.

Ray Cannon Portal Flaxton C.H Cockerill R. B Northgate Inet Alfred Holtz Lelen Parsons Lignite Clint, Nichols Tom Torkelann Priday Helen Hovland Goat Swanson Cowbells Clarence Holtz Clint Nichols Eiliven J. B. Parsons Thos, Madden, Jr Arthur Lowe G. Opseth Ford Mike Mary Kinsella Mont Tim Kitesella Pat Walsh Sylvia Bva Misse Haberman Rowhells Hert Romine John Sid Harry Holloway, Jr Mike McIntee Wm, Dixon Harry Vaupel Montana Painter Ancle Child Indiana John Romine Martin Hager Jett Velva N. D John Watson C. D. Morne Coteau Coteau Hall Melby

City Roads Near Bow Bella Lacked Maintenance

Farmers and townsfolk tell The Tribune that rural roads are in good shape but streets near Bow Bella are rough and muddy after rain. They urge the city to repair and smooth the bad spots, noting cooperative township funding would suffice.

the Tribune Bowbella

Bowbells Welcomes Veterinary Surgeon Dr Harry J Welsh

Bowbells learns a qualified veterinary surgeon has settled locally, with Dr Harry J Welsh joining Donovan Drug Co. He will base his practice in Bowbells, travel the countryside, and offer 24 hour service. Welsh is married with two children. his family will move once a home and setup are arranged.

T. M. Donovan Donovan Drug Co Burke County Harry J. Welsh U. S. College of Veterinary Washington, D. C Bugya Goon

Bowgell couple sprung surprise wedding in Bowbells

A. Stefanowics and Misa Nora Abbott of Bowbells were married Friday evening at the Presbyterian manse in Flaxton, officiated by Rev. Christian. The bridal party included Miss Ruby Abbott and Lyman Abbott. The couple will reside in west Bowbells after July 1 as the groom, a type machine machinist, works at The Tribune office.

A. Stefanowics Misa Le-Nora Abbott Flaxton Christian Ruby Abbott Lyman Abbott Maxton Amelia Abbott The Tribune Bowbells West Bowbells Stefonowley

Bright Baby Girl Born to Dickinson Family Near Battleview

A bright baby girl arrived on Saturday morning of last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dickinson near Battleview. Mrs Dickinson was formerly Miss Florence Downie and is well known to readers.

Robert Dickinson Battleview Dickinson Florence Downie

Tragic Drowning Of Three Year Old At Prairie Chapel

A three year old child of Mr and Mrs Chrig Steinvendt south of flown on June 15 wandered to a slough and drowned. The body was found in two feet of water by the mother who milked cows and searched the premises. Funeral services were held Friday by Rev Gotlborg of Larson and interment was in Prairie Chapel Cemetery. The Steinvendts, newcomers two years ago, mourn a second child harmed by a past accident.

Prairie Chapel Nolitherdt Steinvend

Brandon Man Has Terrible Accident At Brandon

Rolla North Dakota June 15 Miss Mille M Stata visited her brother Cheater Stata in Brandon after a terrible accident. Conductor on a freight train he fell from a moving car losing his right hand and right foot. He crawled to Wapella then to the yard and was rushed to Brasdon Hospital for amputation and treatment. He remains critical due to blood loss and shock.

Rolla N. D Mille M. Stata Brandon Cheater Stata Mr. Stata Wapella Stata

Same Old School Fight at Kenmare

Kenmare June 16 The votes cast by women decided a lively school election with women in town and countryside voting. David Clark Jr banker won treasurer 298 to 172 over Engdahl. Nels Nelson banker won director 388 to 184 over Rev A B Hall who ran a house to house campaign.

Kenmare David Clark, Jr Nels Nelson Kenmure A. BE. Hall Nelson David Clark Godfrey Engdahl Clark Engdahl

John O Grubb Nominated for County Commissioner

Voters are urged to support John O Grubb on the Republican ticket for county commissioner citing ability integrity and honesty. He faces no opposition for the nomination and is expected to win the general election with broad cross party support promising stable tax policy and reliable governance.

John O. Grubb Ike Mr.Grubb

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Bismarck Abraham John Ory State Penitentiary Megro Abraham Linoin Warden Talcott Uncle Abe Grand Forks Prem Star Thomas Peterson W. J. Owings Wart Alde Ponthilla C. J. Campbell Twin Cities Jim Contin Lee A. B. Stutzman Mr. Conlin C. R. Hurly Misa Alice Kopriva Hardin Mites City Loretta Kopriva G. A. Kopriva Bowgells Slough Brandon Man
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