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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
1
Mrs. Peter Hess of Minot committed suicide in a stable after the death of her three week old baby from convulsions. The husband found the mother hanging by a rope, and the infant's body showed recent death from convulsions.
The Endeavor Society elected Mrs. Krueger as President and Alice Grams as Vice President with Mr. Talor Thompson of Minot expected to lead the upcoming address. Services begin at 8:00 with preaching at 1:00 a.m. following Sunday school.
The Fargo College catalogue notes the institution is twenty years old and expanding to full college status. One year sees nine BA graduates and nine more this year, with a total enrollments across departments. A preparatory program, a robust conservatory of music, new gym and science laboratories, and a Christian cultural emphasis are described.
Letters for Christman Rolly Dean Harry Lemke Henry B Lituke Be Mugg Satchwell Roscoe Quamn ALO remain unclaimed at Howbells post office for the week ending Thursday May 30 1908. Notify or claim at once per postmaster Thos Hurly.
Local notice invites buyers to inspect home grown poplars ash and other trees for sale at View Furn Bowbells and nearby Hinrley patrons urged to view and inquire about varieties and availability for planting.
Secretary Blaisdell of North Dakota moves to revoke Standard Oil’s charter over alleged price discrimination across counties. The case, filed in Bismarck, mirrors North Dakota action aimed at enforcing anti discrimination laws in sales. Attorney General MeChe reports gathering sufficient evidence to bar the company from the state. St. Paul Dispatch reports.
The Stockwell debate and prize awards were held in the chapel. Edward Moore won best individual speaker for the affirmative. A real live alligator was added to the zoological collection drawing visitor interest.
Fragmented report describes alleged attacks by Doukhobors on property and notes fear of further violence as authorities hold about a dozen suspects in jail. Mentioned are Holy Rulers Mor Mons and the push to assimilate through terror. Also includes local notices about a Red Shorthorn sale and social events in Stanley and Spillwater.
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