08 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
The Bowbells Tribune
Location
Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1915
Page
1
The Tribune reports pelican measuring elphi fet and six inches from tip to tip was shot in thin city center by B A Stefanow publisher. The bird hovered and after about ten minutes in the air over the city several people fired at it. The wind was three, a tiny specimen, and a pond be moved away to be mounted.
Kenmare and Baden area reports say farmer Price, well known locally, was arrested Saturday on a rape charge. Witness Susan Maus, 48, testified at preliminary hearing in Minot before Judge Lyndy. Price pleads not guilty, bound over to November term. alleges persecution due to family trouble. Prosecution cites failed out of court settlements after repeated attempts.
Two farm workers at Hoover farm north of Minot Riley and Spencer argued over a pastime, then a knife slash left one man severely injured. Spencer was arrested, and authorities awaited warrants while the injured party was treated at the Hoover farm.
Advertisement style note shows a bold opening sale at Revmare Gah Store with crowded lines and mis-typed phrasing. The text references a double-page spread and a general call to local shoppers attending a grand opening event, indicating a retail promotion during a community newspaper feature.
An intoxicated man slumped across a railroad track as a westbound freight passed. Dalton, agent for Soo Ratitoed, spotted the figure on the road and dragged him clear before the train moved on. The man, thoroughly bemused by whiskey, remained unaware of the danger as he wandered away muttering about being awakened.
Bismarck N D Oct 7 the state grain storage charge question prompts a hearing. The railroad commission will examine whether storage should incur charges and aim to establish a uniform rule. Farmers and grain dealers watch closely as decisions could curb discrimination and set a standard across North Dakota.
Decipherable report describes an October 7 incident in Devils Lake North Dakota where John Watertown and Loomis, both reservation Indians, confronted a dispute over whiskey. Loomis allegedly drew a gun after a quarrel about liquor and a pistol scene erupted amid transient laborers.
Police recovered personal belongings linked to the suspect in a city crime spree. DeGormo waived examination before Judge Lynch and was bound over to district court on $1,000 bail. A gang member was recently captured with evidence in his clothing as investigators pursue the vanished comrade.
Minot North Dakota October 7 Ole Strons Moe was arrested by police on a charge of robbing a transient at the Chicago restaurant. The crime is described as bold and the evidence strong. prosecutors expect a guilty plea and a long penitentiary term. The victim, arriving by Great Northern at 2 15 am, went to the suspect s room for a drink where he was assaulted robbed and left in the hallway until police caught the suspect after witnesses identified the scene.
Local notes recount visitors at the Pierson household in Coteau and nearby families. Esther Johnson from Minneapolis arrives after eleven years apart, Miss Marie Skredsvig suffers a finger felon treated by a doctor, and neighbors share greetings as community activity continues with schooling and minor travel.
A 36 year old farmer, Ole Boss, was fatally struck by a freight train while walking along the tracks from Butore to Mondak near Williston. The incident occurred Tuesday evening as the man, a widower with no children, was seen by the engineer too late to stop. Funeral services for Boss will be held at the Norwegian Lutheran church on Saturday at two. His wife is the sole surviving relative in the area.
Wirrram star correspondents Henry Pommier John Beard Felt Beard Mrs Remington and Earl spot Thursday in Bow ie McAlpine of Brom Saak visiting with her sister Mrs Beard Remington on the sick list. Neighbors and relatives visited at Beard home with multiple calls and Sunday gatherings. Congregational superintendent Rev Bloom spoke at Foothills church.
A garbled reading describes school notes keeping pace with human themes amid disjointed lines. It mentions Coleran and Bay, a tax issue, and references to Parke and Coleman in a fragmentary urban scene.
Threshold events include Prairie Lawrence Larson finishing threshing then moving to Foxholm to visit Martin Thompson and Charley’s Wile while Thompson’s furnace was serviced. Danish Lutheran Young Folks held a program at Fred Johnson’s with lunch, Kathleen Evans absent due to illness, Hag Hyana recovering, temperance lectures planned in Brown Chicago area schools, and praise for local improvements and progress.
Staff correspondence notes Bernice Carter leaving for Minot Normal School and several residents visiting friends in Bowbells Kenmare Jamestown and South Dakota. Threshing activity by C Vandervoort and Clif Smith. News of new telephones installed at local homes and a bereavement funeral for the Taffelmeyer infant. A horse wreck near Ralph Murray’s home is reported.
In Coteau the Farmers Elevator Co expands storage by 11 000 bushels amid rising grain activity in North Dakota. The Panama Concert Company gave a well received performance at the Coteau opera house. Local residents discussed visits, school postings, a nearing store completion, and upcoming preaching by Rev. Beer in Cotenti.
The Bowbells Study Club met at Mrs. George Carey’s home. Officers presented annual work reports. Mrs. Van Bickle presented a paper on Sumatra Java Celebes and the Moluccas. Mrs. Donovan’s paper on Borneo was read by Coleman. Mrs Powers contributed Papuk and Quam. Members left enthused by the success of the first meeting.
Due to bad weather the Little Oak tractor and plows demonstration at the Johnson farm near Cotebi drew few attendees. A repeat demonstration will be held next Tuesday at the same location. The fourteen inch plows reached depths to ten inches easily, and operators reported smooth performance with little effort.
Morning service at 32700, 10 o clock. No Sunday activities noted. pastor will be present. Evening service planned, with specific times and location listed, but readable details are fragmentary.
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