School Chatterbox and Community Notes from 1916
A collage of student life and local happenings from a small town school in March 1916. Items include class chatter, absences due to illness, a senior mood, gossip in sewing and pedagogy, a note on music and fractions of spring, plus reflections on a visitor and a cheese factory reference. Names such as Grace Emerson Loretta Kopriva Inez and Dorothea Walk appear alongside local families including the Bogus and Christensen households. The column also records a job inquiry, a fire drill, and a disastrous flood loss of cattle and hogs near Medway with community members attending a Jensen sale and a church-like social at Woburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Emerson
Ately
Baylor
Loretta Kopriva
Inez
Agnéa Gorman
Dorothea
Hidte
Bowbells
N. D
Heckel
Misa Amanda Huber
O. Selrai Reeps
Wendell F
Paris
Fatal fall follows horse accident near Cadyville
In a rural mishap near Cadyville on March 7, 1920, Mr and Mrs B Cudpurbi hosted a gathering at their estate when a horse bolted striking a man who was riding it. He sustained a fractured skull and died on the way home. The victim had married Miss Barah Cavin of Cadyville on November 10, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Cai
B. Cudpurbi
Ellace
Vorony
Cadyville
Batunday
Cady
Mise Barah Cavin
Local Socials and Notes From Kenmare to Fargo
Bowhbells Prairie prom plat correspondent reports Hansen and family visited relatives in Kenmare Tuesday. Thompson, Mrs Linzle Hendrickson, Alfred Thompson and James Beck were entertained at Wigner at Kinkes Friday. Actor Hansen visiting with friends at Stanley. Lawrence Larson met Mrs Larsen in Kenmare Sunday. Eugar Halquist called on John Carleon Sunday. Tourgon Hansen left for Fargo for Nonpartisan League meeting. Mrs L T Jacobson entertained friends at Kineheon Tuesday. Alf Thompson moved to Coteau with his family last week after purchasing the John Larson residence. Tom Torkelson and Wis Anderson with family visited Carl Carlson. Eighteen bale sale last Wednesday at Aryid Brooksone drew good prices for nearly everything. Pale Leona neighborhood events Thursday. Haneef improving. Laura Finke teaching vacancy at School No. 3. Special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spetor Hansen
Kenmare
Alt. Thompson
Linzle Hendrickson
Alfred Thompson
James Beck
Wigner
Kinkes
Actor Hansen
Stanley
Lawrence Larson
Larsen
Eugar Halquist
John Carleons
Tourgon Hansen
Fargo
Nonpartisan League
W. Richardson
Lare Hausena
Mra
L. T. Jacobson
Kineheon
Alf
Thompson
Coteau
John Larpon
Tom Torkelaon
Eao
Tucobeans
Wis Anderson
Local Correspondents Note Weekend Visit At Guilickson Home
Clayton and Mr P J Devaney spent Sunday at the Guilickson home where the Woburn orchestra practiced. The Misses Cars, Mary Hogue, and John Brywns were also mentioned in a garbled account of a social visit and conversations about Hat and associated persons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J.devaney
Guilickson
Woburn Orchestra
Devaney
Wade
Misses Cars
Mary Hogue
John Brywns
Kiottar
Hele
Mire PJ
Christian Kalmbach and Nona Spiker Marry at County Court
Christian Kalmbach and Nona Spiker wed Wednesday afternoon at the courthouse with County Judge I F Carter officiating. Kalmbach, a farmer living across the lake near Nevisgate, came here about a year ago. Spiker moved from Wells County in February and stayed with the David Eymann household. The couple traveled to town with Mr and Mrs Eymann, who served as witnesses at the ceremony. The Tribune extends congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Kalmbach
Nona Spiker
Court Haus
I F. Carter
Nevisgate
Wells County
David Eymann
Tibun
Local youth rescues self from yard drowning incident
Leonard Marklund, four year old son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Marklund of Scranton, fell into a western yard drain but kept afloat by grabbing the drain pipe until playmates and his aunt Ed Kirkne rallied to help. Ed Kirkne returned from Harmony with work horses for the family farm north of town. A wreck near Kenmare injured horses and delayed travel. Ward county political move sees Rt A Nestego announce candidacy for US senator joining Hanna and McCumber in a tough primary. Chas Woods reports grain stolen from a hillside granary during bitter winter, hindering seed storage and market. Evergreen shrub sales priced low attract many buyers despite limited stock. Order requests exceed supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Marklund
Leon‘ard Marklund
Scranton
Eali
Kirkne
Sunly
Harmony
Minn
Apent
Frivnda
Kenmaré
Bintes
Nestogo
U. S
John Burke
Chas, Woods
Mr. Woods
Foothills Notes on Visits Sales and Local Events
Foothills residents report visits among neighbors including Eugene Clinton and family at the Beard home, a sale preparations by Jens M Jensen, and the Foothills Telephone Company adding new members. Community members attend hospital trips, men move machinery, and a small wedding is noted with best wishes.
Coteau Diary Reports Snow Thaw and Local News
Star Correspondent details thawing snow between homes, worsened road conditions, and a series of local events in Coteau. Notes include Alta Olean’s injury, Leonard Sorenson’s illness with mumps, Fred Frebel’s father improving, and neighbors moving in. Also mentions a marriage at the Bormuth family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alec Howard
Cotea
Will Stewart
Fred
Frebel
Mra
AL. J. Hitmaker
Cotu
C. J. Lorey
Noonan Ank Rence
Martin
Bormuth
Mre
Louis Boravnth
Cotean
Glen Williard
Si¢Ar Bow
Pitrenta
Northgate items note family visits and local business updates
Frank Huttner returns home after visiting Albert Led and relatives in Minneapolis. Mrs Felton to Kenmare for hospital surgery. Roswells buy tractors and Kentucky drill discounts offered. Local residents attend plays and visit kin in Bowbells and Minneapolis. Weather plans spark hospital project and evergreen growth notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Huttner
Albert Led
Mifin
George Felton
Kenmare
Tafelmeyer
Chas
Roswell
Kentucky
Northgate Lumber & Implement Co
T. Henry Ventrum
Northeste
Bowhells
Mia
Oscar Amundson
Dim Horst
Fluxton
Ilias
Dimond Township Notes and Local Appointments
Dimond township news lists residents visiting Coteau and Kenmare, school opening with teacher Miss Purcell, local calls and visits, church meetings, and a Royal Theatre sale. county business includes Judge Leighlin's ruling on a bank vs Burke county case and a property sale plan for Tom Anderson estate. Local officials and residents travel between Dimond, Coteau, Kenmare, and nearby towns amid winter concerns.
Market Furnished Thursdays at Five by Farmers Bloc
The Market furnished each Thursday afternoon at five o'clock by the Farmers Bloc on the G N track in Bowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowie
Horse Sale at Bowbelle Auction Postponed
Public auction set for Monday April 3 at Bowbelle stock yard begins at 1 PM selling a carload of farm mares. Mare stock gathered from war horse purchases offered for sale or exchange for geldings suitable for war trade. Will buy cavalry or artillery horses in cash or bankable notes. Auctioneer B W Elder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowbelle
Woburn Band Plans Big Concert at Woburn Hall
The Woburn Concert Band of 15 pieces will perform at Woburn hall on Saturday evening April 8. The program includes Sousa The Thunder March Humoreska Remembrance of Liberati and March National Emblem. Admission is 0c and a dance with supper follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woburn
Woburn Hall
Sousa
Social notes and estate notice from Bowbells run March 1918
Sunday visits and pleasant calls fill Ellendale to Niobe venues with neighbors a busy social spread. The notice also lists creditors for Melvin F Miller deceased with four months to present claims and administrator Albert H Miller of Bowbells, Burke County North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Burke
Fred F. Carter
Melvin F. Miller
Albert H. Billler
Bondbells
Bowbells
Burke County
Albert H. Mill
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Bryans
Jim Uglum
Mr. Jensen
John Bogus
Stanley Jackowaki
Gosecky
Soren
Nels Peterson
Francis Bogus
P. J. Devaney
Misa Mary Bogus
Francis Bogua
Palmer Christensen
Thorval Peterson
C. P
Fred Peterson
Harri Sparks
Jensen
Sarah Owings
Cora Beard
Mr. Christ
J. M. Jensen
Anna Christianson
Bryan
John Bryan
PROM
Bowhbells Prairie
Clayton
Yom Blaft
At Bretonowicz
Eugene Clinton
Jens M. Jengens
King
Aise Na
Goteau
Cor
Star Correspondent
Northgate
Laura Walsh
Minneapolis
Chas. Wilwerding
St. Paul
P. G. Neville
Bernice
Clira Carter
Mino
Northgate Lumber& Implement Co
Ray Lessie
Ceylon
Sank
Sidney
Mont
Northgate Lumber & Implement Ch. It
B. Robbing
The
Tribune
City Hall
Thoma Fly
Ely
Dimond
Harry Glive
Howard
Norman Fraser
Charlie Wallace
Wil
Floyd Elgle
Knap
Satuday
Elgie
Dimond Stownship
Miss Purcell
Fred West
Plergon
Knaup
Plerse
France
Mogreng Manjay
Rowhvils
Mrs. Fraser
Canada
Fraser
Ruth
Donald
Pierson Home
Cor. I
the Ladies and Society of the
M. E. Church
Canal Hour
Remington
Salem Church
Jim Ughim
Miss Jensen
Jens M. Jensen
Kenmare Hospital
Royal Theatre
Ladlea and Society
M. KE. Church
Minnesota
Tom Anderson
Northgate Lumber & Implyment Co
Leighlin
First State Bank
N. &. Johan
Mra. A
Palda & Baker
Minot
Hansen
Russell
Johnson
Hangon
I- 80
District Court
Leighton
Hanson
Pat
Yeoman Hall
B. W. Elder Gore
Brow Amt
Jens Carist
Uean
Christ Schmelling
Peter Johnson
Heringa Hanson
Carl Carlson
George Garret
Anton Nelso
R. O. Elde
Folke
Ellendale
Mary Olson
Arthur Leslie
Eddie Hjort
A. Sealle
Niobe
Reynold Anderson
Schmelling
Haugen
Mr. Revison
Ernest Olson
Frank Logreeti
Theodora Christenson
Throughton
Amandus Anderson
Minniceee’s
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