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Newspaper

The Bowbells Tribune

Location

Bowbells, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1917

Page

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Heavy sentences given seven violators in Fargo

Eleven hundred dollars in fines were paid as Judge Charles F. Amidon sentenced seven violators for transporting liquor through Interstate commerce into North Dakota. The first female offender, Regina Idelhope, received 30 days in Casa County jail and a $300 fine, marking a historic instance in the region.

Fargo N. D United States District J. A. Montgomery Charles F. Amidon John Rydsong Chris Iverson Anton Ramberg Gratton John Viger Grafton Regina Idelhope Casa County Biot North Dakota Northwest Idelhope Moorhead Twin Cities Foot Bridge Joe Stevens Veron. N. di Willam G. Williama Stutsman County Amdon

Bas Tank Fires at Crossing Injures Passenger

Train accident on a Northern Pacific line where a track stock wagon loaded with a 60 gallon gasoline tank derailed at a crossing and set five coaches ablaze. Fire was quickly put out with only minor damage. Shock survived by a wife and four children.

Northern Pacific Shock Ia

Raub Postmaster Charged With $1000 Embezzlement

Raub North Dakota October 11 Federal authorities announced the arrest of Postmaster Veam of Raub McLean County on charges of embezzling $1000 in postal funds for personal use He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to federal court on $250 bail The arrest follows another North Dakota case last week involving Olaf L Toftner of Kenmare accused of misappropriating $300 in government funds

Argo N. D Veam Raub McLean County United States M. A. Hildreth Post Office United Statoe Elki Parshall N. C North Dakota Olaf L. Toftner Kenmare Nald

Ambrose residents injured in buggy collision near town

Mr and Mrs R Gundergon of the southwest of Ambrose suffered injuries when their horse and buggy collided with an auto just after dark on a south road east of town. The late Wednesday incident occurred as they were returning home after shopping.

Ambrose Tribune R. Gundergon

Automobile Demolishes Buggy Injures Mrs Gunderson

A dark unlit car struck a horse and buggy, demolishing the buggy and throwing Mrs Gunderson onto the radiator. The autoists stopped to help her down, then fled. Both Mr and Mrs Gunderson escaped serious injury. The driver, driving without lights at night, faced strong censure for the dangerous act.

No More Men Ordered to Camp Dodge Before Oct 25

Camp Dodge Des Moines Iowa Oct 11 Captain Kalkenthal camp quartermaster said no more men would be ordered to this cantonment before Oct 25 when a call for the third increment of 18000 men is likely issued This would leave the final five percent of men from Iowa Minnesota North Dakota and part of Illinois subject to call later

Camp Dodge Des Moines Towa Kalkenthal Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Il- Anofa

Vaccination Clash Opens in Bottineau Court

Dr M J Farnand sues Bottineau school board to force admission of unvaccinated children under state health order. Judge Burr dismissed on technical grounds. case refiled for merits. Some families, including Farnand, oppose vaccination while awaiting outcome. children currently attend school.

Bottineau M. J. Farnand State Board of Health Burr Farnand

Minot Woman Arrested for Murder

Minot North Dakota October 11 Mrs Joho A Sullivan rushed into a room at the H P Tully home and returned with a pistol firing fatally wounding her husband who died soon after at a hospital. Sullivan has been placed under arrest and will be charged with murder according to the state attorney. The Sullivans, married June, had been living at the Tully residence after moving from Plentywood Montana.

Minot N. D H. P. Tully Joho Sullivan Plentywood Mont

Federal Farm Loan Association plans new assessment

At Bowbells Federal Farm Loan Association a meeting approved an assessment of one fifth of one percent on all member loans to cover expenses and a secretary commission of two dollars per loan application. About 40 applications have been processed, with many loans funded, as interest in government loans grows.

Bowbells Federal Farm Loan Association

Burke County Teachers Institute a Big Success

Burke County holds its first teachers institute at the courthouse with 176 teachers and 62 school officers present. Lectures by Dr. J L McBrien and Prof. A P Hollis praised rural school improvements while Miss Rud and Mrs. Hollis spoke on domestic science and rural reforms. A list of enrolled teachers includes Ruth Wallace Bowbells Katie Johnson Battleview Margaret Anderson Bowbells and many others across Burke county.

Burke County Court House J. L. McBrien U. S, Bureau of Education A. P. Hollis The Agricultural College Sullivan Rud Minot State Normal School M. Worf Worf Ruth Wallace Bowbells Katie»Johnson Battleview Tas Johnson Margaret Anderson Agnes Gorman Selma Midbee Anna Winther Flaxton Martha Anderson Helen Parsons Sophus Jessen Marie O'Donnell Bowbe Mary Peake

Farmers Invited to Learn About New Loan Plan

Secretary Treasurer Kopriva will explain loan terms under the new plan to interested farmers, inviting attention to possible actions under the program.

Kopriva

School Chatterbox and Institute Notes at Burke County High

Misa Rhoda Chambers is absent due to illness while students ask when basketball starts. Burke County Teachers Institute met at the high school. New high school entrants include Lina Jensen Wendell Finke and Helen Kopriva. Sophus Jessen visits. he teaches near Bowbells. Miss Sylvia Haberman also teaches. Marie O’Donnell and Dorothy Hurly visited third and fourth grades. Sewing II begins with a middy blouse. Cooking class served baked apples. Chemistry class conducted first experiments with satisfactory results. Bookkeeping class awaits arrival of books.

Misa Rhoda Chambers Burke County ‘Teachers’ Institute Lina Jensen Wendell Finke Helen Kopriva Sophus Jessen Jessen Bowbells Sylvia Haberman Marie O'Donnell Dorothy Hurly

Prosperous Farmers Carl Overlee and Simon Herget Visit Bowbells

Carl Overlee and Simon Herget, leading progressive farmers from near Mc Gregor, were in Bowbells on Wednesday. They called at The Tribune, were cordial and pleasant, and enjoyed meeting the Bowbells residents during their city visit.

Carl Overlee Simon Herget McGregor The Tribune

Letters from soldiers and land dealings noted in brief

Horace Hunter stationed with the engineers corps reports from Minot to Jefferson Barracks Missouri that he likes the work. A Benson of Hillsboro North Dakota arrived to tend his interests and recalls selling his farm south of Coteau two years ago to a Minnesota party, noting the land showed no profit since the sale.

Horace Hunter Minot Jefferson Barracks Missouri Engineers’corps A. Benson Hillsboro N. D Benson Mr. Isley Coteau Minnesota Tribune

August L Anderson farm and City Drag Line change hands

A Saturday deal transfers ownership of an August L Anderson 320 acre farm seven miles northeast of Bowhole to Jog Hessen, Mike in, and Joe Mike. Anderson gains the local feed barn and will run both drag line and barn with possible livery work, moving to Bellaro within two weeks.

Jog Hessen Mike In Joe Mike R. Hurly Anderson Berbello Hhis Farm Alexandria Mins

Move to Bowbells Families Leave Wray Business

Neighbors regret the Andersons departure after a short Bowbells residence as they plan to farm there and operate the Wray dine and feed barn. Mike Shain and Hessen will relocate to the Anderson farm to run it, Shenneman plans to move to his Michigan farm he has owned for years.

Bowbells Mr. Anderson Mike Shain Hessen Anderson Andersons Mr. Shenneman Michigan

Judge Leighton Grants Naturalization Papers

Judge K. B. Leighton, arriving from Minot, granted naturalization papers after hearings to Abdellah Bejan Bowbells Andrew Monxon Herland Stam pede James Sidney Romine Bowbells Andrew Anderson Bowhells Niels Peter Jensen Powers Lake Jeng Christian Jensen Bowbel William Durick Columbus Frank Albert Lindblom Larson Ole Dillrud Larson Helmar Nordahl Larson.

Abdellah Bejan Andrew Monxon Herland Stampede James Sidney Romine Andrew Anderson Bowhells Niels Peter Jensen Powers Lake Jeng Christian Jensen Bowbel William Durick Columbus Frank Albert Lindblom Larson Ole Dillrud Helmar Nordahl

Elevator Agent 13 Found Dead in Minnesota Office

Ryder N Tooley, an elevator agent for the Minnesota company, was found dead in his office yesterday at about 11 o'clock. He sat at his desk with a bullet wound in his temple and a revolver beside him. Police believe it may be self-inflicted, but cannot determine motive until further investigation.

Ryder, N. Ty Sttugs Tooley Minnesota

Expulsion Demand From American Rights League

New York Oct 11 The American Rights League telegraphed Vice President Marshall demanding the expulsion of Robert M La Follette from the United States senate They warn thousands of young Americans may be sacrificed by his seditious and treasonable utterances Their message says his group promotes pacifist propaganda and aids Germany and Russia in undermining the war effort.

New York Robert M. la Follette United States Senate Marshall Senate American Rights League la Follette Russia Germany

Four Wheat Stacks Destroyed by Fire at L P Nelson Farm

Four wheat stacks were burned completely last Monday at the L. P. Nelson farm three miles west of the city while threshing was underway by Wm Kundiger and Ed Marks outfit. The threshing machine had just been moved and a few bundles tested before dinner. Most of the crew rushed toward the house when the fire was noticed, leaving only three men nearby. Despite hard work, the stacks could not be saved and the separator faced danger from the blaze.

L. P. Nelson Wm. Kundiger Ed. Marks

Peter Johnson and family visit city on Wednesday

Peter Johnson and his wife and child from near Woburn were in the city Wednesday morning on bonineas.

Peter Johnson Near Woburn

Find Hogs Alive After Five Years

Shields North Dakota October 11 five years after William Gayton abandoned his farm two wild hogs left as piglets were found living in the open on the Selfridge farm. The pair weighing about 600 pounds each had survived on wild grasses nuts and roots for years before being trapped.

Sentenced 10 Long Term For Burglary

Minot North Dakota October 11 K J Davenport admitted burglary in the district court before Judge Leighton and received one year three months in the state penitentiary. Jim Penebarthy pleaded guilty to assault with intent to commit a felony for robbery charges and was sentenced to six months in the county jail, having already served two months so eight months remain.

Minot N. D K. J. Davenport Madson Bugge Stora Foxholm Des Lacs K. KE. Leighton Jim Penebarthy Leighton

Postmaster Under Arrest For Shortage In Kenmare

Fargo report notes Olaf L Toftner postmaster at Kenmare arrested by U S Deputy Marshal for misappropriating government funds about 300 dollars. He appeared before U S Commissioner R E Hopking of Minot and was bound over to the federal grand jury after posting bail. Toftner held the post two years and was active in Democratic affairs.

Fargo N. D Olaf L. Toftner Kenmare United States John Trotter R. E. Hopking Minot Federal Toftner

Shooting Affray in Stanley Leaves Two Men Quarreling

At Stanley North Dakota on October 11 C J Wheeler shot Andrew Carlson after a drinking quarrel. Carlson was a transfer at Velva and not seriously wounded. Wheeler, a brakeman for the Great Northern Railway, faces an Oct 17 hearing before Justice Kilen and is jailed pending charge of assault with a dangerous weapon and intent to injure.

Stanley N. D C. J Wheeler Andrew Carlson Wheeler G. N. RR. Co Carlson Velva Kilen

Former County Commissioner Ely Acts as Witness for Naturalization Applicants

Former County Commissioner Thomas Ely of near Columbus visited last Tuesday afternoon to witness naturalization applicants. He greeted friends during the stop and The Tribune received a call with details of the event.

Thomas Ely Near Columbus Auto Tribune

Accident Injures Clayton Worker At Concrete Mixer

J. B. Bryan of Clayton township mashed the index finger of his right hand in a concrete mixer. He traveled to the city for medical attention from a local physician.

Bryan Clayton Township

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