Federal Officials Catch Importers in North Dakota
Minot Nov 15 Tom McCrill was taken by federal authorities at Williston for importing liquor in violation of federal law He bought six gallons of alcohol and forty pints of whiskey in Mondsk Montana and rode a Great Northern ticket to Minot He boarded a train carrying liquor and was arrested at Williston Rudd Feenan were arrested on the same charge in the area Likely long federal prison time awaits McCrill with Amidon presiding. the case underscores Mauer law enforcement efforts in this region
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Minot
N. D
Tom McCrill
Williston
Leavenworth
McCrill
Mondsk
Mont
Great Northern
James Rudd
Rudd
McCrilil
William Feenan
Minot Driver Hurt In Street Auto Crash
Minot North Dakota November 16 C L Cline was severely injured when his car hit an obstruction, turned over, and threw him from the vehicle. He suffered two scalp wounds a gash over the eye but skull fractures were ruled out. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
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Minot
N. D
C. L Cline
Des Peradoes Arrested In Minot Pocketbook Theft
Minot North Dakota November 16 Harry Keno and William Jeffries both of St Paul were arrested after allegedly pickpocketing A M Reihle a Foxholm farmer at the SOC station. Reihle identified the pair and said the pocketbook was taken from his pants while a second thief distracted him. Later two St Paul thieves suspected as accomplices visited Fair store and seized a $290 Hudson seal coat from a rear window rack during a presumed extraction.
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Minot
N. D
Harry Keno
William Jeffries
St. Paul
A. M. Reihle
Foxholm
Thin City
Reihle
Reble
Rome
Grace Hotel
Wong
Fort Knox era theft suspects surrendered and confessed
A morning confrontation led to Harris recognition despite a hat exchange while a fellow was arrested. Harris’ associate Ben Stone fled to Kenmare and was captured by Officer Kinster, brought to Minot. The cent thieves confessed. bribe attempts of 300 dollars were rejected.
Devills Lake Frgt War Victim Kimball Keeping
Devils Lake North Dakota November 15 Kimball Keeping former principal of the Mayville school and Mayville normal graduate is dead from injuries after shell fire on the French front He served with a McGill battery He is survived by three brothers and a sister His letters home expressed resolve to fight until Germany is defeated and militarism crushed He taught three terms here then entered McGill University and later went to France with McGill College battery
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Devils Lake
N. D
Kimball Keeping
Rmer
Mayville
Mayville Normal
McGill
Keeping
Slater
Germany
Kimball
McGill University
Toronto
France
McGill Alege Battery
No Winter Until Christmas Says Sioux County Prophet
Ft. Yates North Dakota November 16 There will be no real winter until Christmas declares Indian weather prophet Beedle Captain Baker’s coal boat thawed after a predicted river thaw sparrows are dark colored indicating bare ground meadowlarks numbered over 600 in a group crops may improve next year if farming improves war may last as written in his journal transubstantiation needed liberty bonds sold well here as we do not have to dress in style
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Ft. Yates
N.D
Sioux County
McG. Beedle
Northwest
Missouri
Meadowlarks
North Dakota
Five Die in Wolf Point Engine Explosion Victim Hoppe Identified
Williston North Dakota reports the October 11 boiler blast on engine 1545 near Wolf Point Montana claimed the lives of G W Hoppe and engineer B Pitman and fireman Sylvester Shepherd. Brakeman Joe Marayin survived with injuries as the early wreck investigation unfolds.
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Williston
N. D
G. W. Hoppe
Wolf Point
Mont
Hoppe
Joe Marayin
Marayis
Pitman
Teras
Sylvester Shepherd
Havre
Vaccination order suspended by North Dakota board
The North Dakota State Board of Health suspended the compulsory school vaccination order after a report from Dr McGuerren. The action followed concerns about anti toxin serum possibly contaminated with secret poison and linked fatalities after vaccination. Attorney General Langer notified state attorneys to refrain from enforcing the order until further notice.
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North Dakota States Board of Health
Fargo
McGuerren
Chicago
Board of Health
Langer
Call
McGquerren
North Dakota
Real Estate Transfers From November Records
A series of property transfers listed with buyer and seller names, parcel descriptions, and nominal sums. Entries include John D to Mary Lins Inhl Eide for $1 on SW 1-45-169-90, Thomas McCarthy to James McCarthy for $2200, Jeenbi feck and Alfred read to L. Christennen for $5400, John Hauge to Isaac Berco vitz and Morris Pusin for $100, Amund Sunflot to Paul Holte for $66, and Christopher Keller to village of ern for $150. Several parcels reference NW SW and BE quarters with 2- or 4- digit section-township-range identifiers, dated November 9 to 12.
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Puraishedie Eurke Anateast Co
John D
Mary Lins Inhl Eide
Thomas
McCarthy
James McCarthy
Jeenbi Feck
Alfred Read
A L. Christennen
John
Hauge
Isaac Bercovitz
Morris Pusin
Amund G
Paul Holte
Wolves terrorizing western ranchers recounts and pleas
Reports from Bismarck North Carolina on November 15 describe wolves overrunning western slopes. Farmers and ranchers urge re enacted wolf bounty law after statements of coyotes dismantling cattle and sheep herds. State Auditor Konitzky named in discussions as seeking protection measures.
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Farmera
Konitzky
HansonSons Take Over Bowbells Implement Firm Deal
W J Hanson sells half section farm northeast of Bowbells and gains an implement business in Ray valued at 45 dollars per acre. Hanson and family plan to move to Ray after spring public sale of farm personal effects. John A Johnson, son-in-law, to join firm. business transfer to Hanson sons in stages.
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W. J. Hanson
Bowbells
GC. R
Mr. Hanson
Hinom
Clarence
Mr. Hurly
Ray
W. W. Wirts
Hanson
Hansons
Hanton
John A.johnson
Local Implement Dealer Profiles and Moving Iowa Farmers
Mr Witte has run the Imple ment business at Ray for 12 years and has done well with only one rival firm in Ray larger than Bowbella. The Hansons moved to Burke county from Hoffman Minnesota four years ago, bought a half section farm, improved it with a large home and barn, and will likely succeed at Ray. They leave with many friends and best wishes. Delinquent realty taxes for 1916 will be offered for sale Dec 11 at 10 am. taxes were due Dec 1 1916 and delinquent March 1 1917. The 1917 tax is due Dec 1 and paid before March 1 1918 avoids penalty.
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Witte
Ray
Bowbella
Bass
Hansons
Burke County
Hoffman
Ani Waa
Hanson Ani
The
Tribune
Red Cross Dance At Royal Theatre To Aid Local Fund
The Rowbells Red Cross unit hosts a Friday evening dance at the Royal Theatre to boost the local Red Cross fund. Tickets are selling fast with both townspeople and country folk buying, while the Bowbelle Coteau orchestra will furnish music and every attendee is urged to support the charitable event.
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Rowbells
Red Croza
Royal Theatre
Bowbelle Coteau Orchestra
Zaush
Red Cross
Farmers Warned Of Oats Fraud In Minnesota
The Minnesota Crop Improvement Association warns farmers about a seed salesman in southeastern Minnesota selling a new oat variety that supposedly will not lodge. The dealer charges $3 per bushel and relies on verbal assurances. C. P. Bull urges farmers to seek advice from the experiment station and avoid trusting such claims.
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Minnesota Crop Improvement Association
Minnesota
C. P. Bull
Crop Improvement Association
Local Moves and Visits Near Bowbells
Fred Henry and family moved from the P. D. Peterson farm northeast of Bowbells to a farm south of town. Nein Jensen moved onto the Henry place. A telephone was installed in the Rieranacho house last Thursday. Mrs. W Spele aided Mrs. Annie Kirkelie with threshers. Emma Jones visited Bowbells then returned to school. Maud and Louie Bears spent time with S H Swanson before departing for Baldwin Wisconsin. John Kochere and wife now lie on the T C Hunter farm. Jens Norgaard family visited EB Rogers. Happy Workers Aid Society enjoyed a pleasant afternoon led by Mrs W O Tucker. next meeting with Mrs Charley Woods.
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Fred Henry
P. D. Peterson
Bowbells
Nein Jensen
Mr. Henry
W. Spele
Annie Kirkelie
Emma Jones
Louie Bears
T. O
Many Changes Under the New Army Craft System
A local notice reports on changes under the army craft system. The piece lists residents and families engaged in flax work and daily chores, noting visits, school, and farm activities. Correlates with a civic theme and mentions forthcoming medical and legal advisory boards.
Court Adjourns After Session of Two Weeks in Bowbells
District court in Bowbells adjourned after a two week session. Judge Leighton and his stenographer returned to Minot. The Lindberg v Barton case went to the jury and a verdict for the defendant was returned after hours of deliberation. The trial involved about $1200. Attorneys Sinkler and Auker & Greene represented plaintiffs and defendant respectively.
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Bowbells
Leighton
Sage Lindberg
David Lindberg
Yanvile
W. F. Barton
R. Sinkler
Minot
Parda, Auker & Greene
A. Pardon
M. D. Drew
Drew
Purdon
Mr. Purdon
A. Hanson
M. O. Eide
Geo. A. McGee
Thomas Hersom
Chas. Nyren
Hersom
H. L. Lyon
Va. C. W
Inner tube found on road near Roseland township
J O Halstenrud found an inner tube for an auto tire on a road to Howbella last Monday. He brought it to The Triubne office where the owner may claim it.
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Howbella
J. O. Halstenrud
Roseland Township
Triubne
North Dakota to Form Local Legal Advisory Boards for Draft
The War Department plans a statewide network of legal advisory boards to assist registrants under the selective service act. Governors will name members to form district nuclei of lawyers aiding rights and duties, with rosters and automated form questionnaires to streamline local board decisions. A medical advisory board and clerical staff will support the system, while governors select key officials to lead the classification effort.
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North Dakota
War Department
Selective Service
Bowbells
Dutica Advisory
Marshal Crowder
Lynn J. Frazier
Crowder
State War Department
American Medical Association
Council of National Defense
Mata Ee
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C. F. Amidon
Migot
Atova
Tribens
Christopher Keller
Bismarck
N. C
Minnraota
Carl
Clyde Gerard
Johnny
Willaen
Ka Gavi Wera
Bert Smith Fisturang
Tom Thompson
Gil Spetca
Jvink Gerards
John Sloan
Wesley Rogers
Rogers
Lo M. Yidwen
B. M. Wohlwend
Northgate
Ivaleen
Schioul. Cor
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