Bowbells Man Killed In Train Accident Near Portal
Wesley Peters proprietor of the Bowbells Feed Mill is fatally injured after falling from a through freight near Portal. He died three miles from Portal after suffering a knee amputation and internal injuries. Peters, born June 5, 1883 in Souris Manitoba, left a widow Edith Randall Peters and a family. He had recently bought and led the Bowbells Feed Mill, and was well regarded locally. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church in Bowbells.
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Wesley Peters
Bowbells
Portal
Peters
Flaxton
C. F. Randall
Dr. Doe
Mr. Randall
Mr. Peters
Souris
Man
North Dakota
Rolla
Alere
Canada
Almeda
Wesley
Edith Randalll
Bondbells
Same
George Peters
Charles
Agnes
Burdick Indicates Candidacy for North Dakota Governor
Devils Lake Oct 4 Usher L Burdick lieutenant governor of North Dakota announced to a World representative that he will be a candidate at the next primary for governor. He had previously kept his plans vague while in Devils Lake en route to Munich.
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Devils Lake
Usher L. Burdick
North Dakota
Williston
Munich
Burdick
C. E. Smith
Geo. Herberger
Osakis
Minn
Harris & Leo Land Company
the Tribune
Mr. Smith
Embezzlement charge filed against Frank Allin in Portal case
Frank Allin a Black man was arrested Saturday night at Harvey on an embezzlement accusation by Charles Morton a Black man. Allin is bound over to district court after waiving arraignment. The money involved was $41.00 found on Allin’s person. both men are described as tough characters. The incident prompted city council session postponement and other local business updates.
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Frank Allin
Harvey
Charles Morton
Portal
Stainhofer
Kopriva the Colon
Bowbells
Smith
Beguin
Bowbells Burke County Fair Attracts Large Crowds Despite Mud
Farmers from across Burke county travel to Bowbells for the first annual fair. Warm sun, muddy roads, and wet fields shape the day with exhibits, old settlers reunions, and events at the opera house. Wrestling match between A. B. Corey and Jacob Cox draws a crowd followed by moving pictures and a grand ball. Prof Worst of North Dakota Agricultural College to speak on crop failures and more events planned for today.
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Bowbells
Burke County
Fair Grounds
A. B. Corey
Jacob Cox
Lyons Opera House
Opera House
Worst
North Dakota Agricultural College
Fair
Mrs Spurzem Visits Bowbells For County Fair
Mrs J P A Spurzem arrived Wednesday afternoon from her home at Balfour to spend a few days in Bowbells attending the county fair and also visit with friends.
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J. P. A. Spurzem
Balfour
Bowbells
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First National Bank
A.C. Wiper
B. M. Wohlwend
F. J. Kroman
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