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Williams news., 1912-05-04
WILLIAMS VISITED BY
 ANOTHER BIG FIRE

Another disastrous fire visited Williams Wednesday and the cleo tric light and power plant of the town is a mass of ruins. The fire broke out about noon and gained headway so fast, owing to fierce gale blowing at the time, that it was impossible to save anything in the building.
 The fire was first discovered by Nels Holm in the boiler room and he states that it was but a moment until the flames spread over the en- tire interior of the building. The building was an old one and the dust, almost the same as gunpow- der, combined with old grease, GOV cred everything inside the building and a spark was all that was needed to start a blaze that water could not subdue.
 The building, with such improve ments as have been made from time to time and the machinery, is said to have cost about S3O, 900 and is all a total loss. The principal stockholders, R. J. Arey, of Los Angeles; J. c. Phelan, of Fresno; Jacob Caufman and c. H. Adams, are all absent from the city and nothing is known as to the amount of insurance, but it is the general belief that no insurance was carried, the condition of the building being such that insurance companies did not care to carry the risk.
 Frank Lindgren, local manager, telegraphed MT. Arey on Wednes- day concerning the matter and it is probable he (Arey) will arrive in the city today. Until Arey arrives nothing is known as to the inten- tions of the company regarding the rebuilding of the plant, but one thing is certain, if the old company doesn't take up the matter there are others who will. Williams must have another electric light and power plant at once It should not be more than two months before a new plant is in operation.
 A cottage belonging to G. M, Graham, opposite the light plant, was also burned. MT. Graham stated that his loss was about $500 with small insurance.
 The Kiriakou grocery stock, al most opposite the light plant, was damaged to the amount of 5000 principally by water. MT. Kiria kou stated that his loss was covered by insurance.
 It was only by heroic work or the part of our fire laddies and citi zens that many other nearby cot tages were saved The wind wa' was blowing a perfect gale at th' time and burning boards and spark' from the light building were fyint in every direction.
 The water service was in fai working order and for once the bi| loss cannot be laid altogether at tn , door of the water company.
 Night Engineer George Byron haC a narrow escape. He was sleeping in a room over the engine room ant was awakened by the smoke. H made grab for his trousers and go out of the room just as the flame
 burst through the door,
 The demand for lamps and coa oil was booming Wednesday after noon. "Taller" dips were also il I big demand.
Williams news., 1912-05-04
Volume 20
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Town Election Tuesday, May H, 1912
Announcements in this column are $2.5o, in- variably In advance.
For Town Clerk

hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Town Clerk nf Williams, subject to tle will of the voters at the coming town cleo Lon, May 27, 1912.
Williams news., 1912-05-04
For Town Marshal

hereby announce myself as candidate or Town Marshal. subject to the will of the people sa the election to be held May 27th. 1912.
 T. F. HOLDEN.
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For Town Marshal

I hereby announce myself as candidate for the office of Town Marshal, subject to the will of the voters, at the town election, to be held M y 27 1912. w. R. BUC4.
Williams news., 1912-05-04

Superintendent Jack Crabb, of the Coconino Cattle company, is in Jerome and is wearing a smile of more than average happiness, all over the arrival of a bright little baby girl at his home in Flagstaff on Wednesday of this week. .-Je- rome News. Mir. and Mrs. Crabb are well known in Williams, having made their home here, while Mir. Crabb was connected with the Tusayan national forest service.
Williams news., 1912-05-04
For Town NarShal

hereby an 1ounce myself as candidate for theoffice of Town Marshal, subject 10 the will of the voters at the election May 27. 1912.
 CHAS $. PATTERSON
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For Councilman

hereby announce myself as a candidate for Town Councilman of the Town of Williams, subject to the will of the voters at the election May 2 1912 GEORGE W. MA ATHEW5.
Williams news., 1912-05-04
For Street Supervisor

hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of Supervisor of Streets, subject to the will of the voters at the election May 27, 1912. JAMES RAGAN.
Williams news., 1912-05-04
For Councilman

hereby announce myself as candidate for Town Councilman, subject to the will of the voters at the town election May P, 1912.
 CE. BoYCE.
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For Councilman

hereby announce myself as a candidate for Councilman of the Town of Williams, subject tn the will of the voters, at the election May 27 1912 ALEX CHISHOLM.
Williams news., 1912-05-04
For Councilman

I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Town Councilman. subject to the will of the voters at the town election, May 27, 1912
 CHAS w. ELLIOTT.
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Enr Councilman

I hereby announce myself as a candidate for Town Councilman, subject to the will of the voters at the town election, May 27 1912.
 IP McCONKEY.
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For Town Clerk

hereby announce myself as candidate for the office of Town Clerk of the Town of Will irms, subject to the will of the voters at the election, NJ ay 27, 1912. JERRlE w. LEE.
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Town Marshal

hereby announce myself as a candidate for Town Marshal, subject tn the will of th' voters al the election May 27, 11l2.
 HoWAR' GU ITS.
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The News is in receipt of a printed list of farmers bulletins is sued by the United States Depart ment of Agriculture. The list was sent to The News by Congressman Carl Hayden Anyone desiring copies of these bulletins can call at this office, look over the list, select what they wish, send the name and number to Congressman Hayden at Washington, D. C., and the hulle- tins will be forwarded to them The supply is limited and you had bet ter hurry in your order.
 All dog owners, if they really love their pup, had better see Town Clerk Fousha or Marshal Patterson and procure a license at once. Fair notice has been given and if your pup joins the big majority you can not blame anyone but yourself.
 Dr. P. A. Melick, who has been spending the past month in the east taking a post graduate course in surgery and visiting at the old home in the "Show Me" state, ar rived home Thursday. The doctor reports having had a most delight ful time while away.
Williams news., 1912-05-04
For Councilman

hereby announce myself as a candidate for Town Councilman, subject to the will of the voters at the town election, May P. 1912.
 ADOLPH BOENITSCH.
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Methodist Church Notes

Sunday, May 12 will be observed
 by the Sunday school and church as Mothers Day" Every mother in town is invited. Every man in
 town will be invited to wear a white carnation in honor of his mother. A large number of these will be distributed by the church and Sunday school. Appropriate exercises will be rendered in the Sunday school and at the close the pastor will deliver an address on Religious Education in the Home.
Williams news., 1912-05-04

Workmen are at work this week digging the foundation for the new business block to be built by c. E. Boyce, corner Second and Williams. The building is to be 35x125, two stories and will cost over $3O,000.
Williams news., 1912-05-04

Manager Creegan of the Postal Telegraph Go. informs The News that arrangements have been made with the s. X NJ. Lbr. Co. to supply power for the relay station here until such time as the new power and light plant will have its new plant in operation.
 c. c. Hutchinson left for Selig- man Tuesday. He stated that sheep shearing would again start up at Willaha on the 9th and would continue until all the sheep were shorn. About fifteen carloads of wool will be shipped from that point to Boston.
 MT. and Mrs. Frank Willoughby returned to Williams last Monday from Cliffs, Ariz., where they have been spending the winter. Mir. Willoughby has resumed his old position with the Saginaw X Manis- tee Lumber company.
Williams news., 1912-05-04

Geo. w. Mathews, proprietor of the Racket Store, and one of Will jams most successful and progress i've business men, announces his candidacy this week for the office of councilman. MT. Mathews has been a resident of the town for many years and enjoys the friend ship of almost every voter in the town. He served four years in the council and his record is one to be proud of. He can be depended upon to do everything any honora- ble man should for the advance ment of Williams. He has a large amount of money invested here and his vote will always be found on the side of progress where the town of Williams is concerned.
Williams news., 1912-05-04
AMONG THE CANDIDATES

This week Uncle "Jim" Ragan tells the people of Williams that he wishes to succeed himself as su- pervisor of our town streets. Uncle Jim" has filled this position for the past two years to the satisfac- ton of all, and if the council will authorize him to go ahead and put the sidewalks and streets in good condition, he can be depended upon to do so. All funds entrusted to him will be expended in a careful and judicious manner, for he is as honest as the day is long.
 c. E. Boyce, the veteran busi- ness man of Williams, announces this week his candidacy for town councilman. Mir. Boyce is one of the largest property owners of Williams and his election to the council would mean a great deal to the business interests of the town. He is progressive and he has great confidence in the future of the town and is showing that confi- dence by investing his money in erecting two additional business blocks, costing him over $40,0OO. It would be a mighty good idea to have a man like c. E. Boyce for | mavnr fnr the next tMn wears
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-05-03
CHURCH G H u l,lH NOTES J 7 J.

During the spring months the
Elite Cafe will make a speciality
Of dinners for farmers. If
The following Sunday, May
18th. will be Mothers Day..
when appropriate observances
will occupy Sunday School. and
Morning Service, 10 to u. Par
ients in particular arrange to be
present. 35,5 u. /. .:5 81
y Topics for Sunday at the
Methodist ( church Morning, 8,
THE odigal's & Broth Z
Evening The Duty 4of For
giving 3 81 EpWoMrt 81 Il League, DO
the Times proc oduce the Menu
Leader, Miss DoWing F, Every
body invited.
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IS CHARGED WITH
2. GRAVE A { CRIME
Williston Justice is Arrested
Saturday on Complaint
;ssb. of His Wife @ ,

Williston, N. D., April 20
Justice Divilbliss was arrested
Saturday evening by Officers
Nolan and Bemis on a complaint
sworn to by his wife Rosa E.
Diyilbliss charging the defendant
with assault on his minor daugh-
ter Emma Divilbliss aged ten
years. On being brought before
Justice Aaen Saturday evening
Dvilibliss was advised of his
rights by the court and the case
was continued until Monday
morning at ten o'clock and at
that time a further continuance
was had until one o'clock, Divil-
bliss having in the meantime
spent Sunday in the county Jail.
. In the hearing Monday after:
noon Divilbliss seemed scarcely
to realize the enormity Of the
crime with which he was charg-
ed. Emma Divilbliss, the ten,
year old girl testified as did her
mother and the: defendant was
held by Justice Aaen to answer
to the District Court under bonds
of $500. At
The family are West Virgin
ians and up until last year have
resided near Springbrook, where
they proved up a claim. States
Attorney Braatelien appeared
for the state and Attorney Aaron
j.. Bessie for the defendant.
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RULES AND PRIZES
). ;. ). FOR sPUD CONTEST.
First State Bank Makes
Known Rules Governing !:
Contestants.

Following are the rules govern
ing the potato contest:to be CIV
en- by the First State Bank of
this city, mention of which was
made in the last. issue. Of The
Tribune. l. Pupils between the
ages of ten and eighteen years
are eligible to take part in this
contest.
Only Early Ohio potatoes shall
be planted by contestants.
|. 2. No seed shall be used ex-
cept that furnished or approved
by the County Superintendent.
3. Each contestant is entitled
to sufficient seed to plant fifty
hills. :.
a. Rows must be four feet
apart. Hills 2 feet apart in the
row.
5. Fifty hills must be planted.
6. All work except plowing
and narrowing the ground must
be done blythe boys who enter
the contest.
z. Ten potatoes must be Sc
1ected from each plot and exhib-
tied at the Burke County Fair in
the Fall Of 1912.
8. Potatoes will be Judged
ding to points to be given
On a score card to be furnished
each contestant. 81
g. Arecord Of the work done
BY each ontestant shall be kept
and forwarded to the County
Superintendent with the exhibit.
10. All seed must be planted
before June 10, 1912.
The prizes will amount to fif-.
teen dollars devided as follows;
For best ten pota oes,l lst,.
Isl. 80; 2nd, 81. 90 \ 3rd, so. 50. Il:
4 81 best bushel otatoes, lst,i
i. .5O; End, /. OO; 3rd, 80.
For largest yield, lat, !. 5O;;2 End,
Loo; 3rd u
For best ord kent, 1st, 1. So;
,,2nd, 100 3rd q,
or sweepsta So. 90.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-05-03
LUTHERANS To
HOLD CONVENTION
Danish Lutheran Church to
Hold Annual Meeting at
Kenmare

Kenmare, N. D., May Il
Plans and preparations are now
being laid for to hold the annual
Danish Lutheran convention at
the Danish Lutheran church
north of this city. June 19 to
June "a are the dates fixed for
the convention, which, at pre-
sent promises to be the largest
convention of it's kind ever held
at the Danish church north of
Kenmare, there were over twen-
ty different states represented.
covering territory that reached
from coast to coast.
The members of the Danish
Lutheran church are making
preparations to accommodate
the great multitude Of people
that will be in attendance at the
convention and they assure one
and all that good, commodious
quarters are awaiting their ar
rival.
It is requested Of all those who
contemplate attending the con-
yention that they notify either.
S. P. Nelson or Jens Dixon and
these gentlemen will have auto
mobiles meet all the. trains and
take the guests direct to the,
church. #
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-05-03
NEW WAY Of COZ.
SERVING MOISTURE
Renville County Farmer A.
dopts Novel Method of
Soaking Subsoil !

Grano Tribune: Farmers of
this section of the country hav-
ing read so much Of late about
the conservation of moisture have
pulled off a few stunts the past
week which will make the peo-
pie Of the balance of the state
sit up and take notice. Alfred
Dix, who is farming just west of
town was in the field Tuesday
with gang plow and was turn
ing under about eight inches of
snow. Whether Mr.. Dix, was
trying to preserve this snow
with the intention of delivering
same in it's crystalized state to
the ladies aid for the purpose of
freezing ice cream for the
Fourth of July or trying to con-
serve or keep the moisture near
the surface is a question which
we are unable to fathom, but the
young man was hard at it and
if keeping everlasting at it
counts Dix will nave grain to
sell and keep this fall.
However, Mr.. Dix was not the
only farmer of this lncality that
wouldn't stop work just because
the weather man saw fit to cover
this portion Of the map with
about a foot of snow on the level.
Dan Huffman has so much plow-
inga to do this spring that he
feels the necessity of keeping
the soil moving regardless of
climatical conditions. He had
two gangs in the field Tuesday.
The example having once been
set others have been plowing
the past tNo@days., ~,>' 49,.
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WANTED, | v PAPER TO ...
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). ROAST. NlE|:IGHBQR
Citizen Changes His Mind
After Things are Explained
to Him by Editor .....

Said the citizen "Why don't
you fire a shot at. Jones? He
certainly deserves it, "All
right, = said the newspaper man.
And he wrote and read to the
citizen an article that was a
scorcher on Jones. How'll
that do?'' ''Fine! Just what
that ornery cuss has needed for
a long time!" LETS see,' said
the editor, what are your; in
itials?" why? You're are go
ing to put my name to that?''
''Why not? You're the man
who inspired it. ''Yes, but
Jones and I are neighbors. We
have business relations. He'd
never speak to me again. He'd
quit trading with me. Good
Lord, man! You can't do that
you know And then the edi-
tor told the citizen ina few well
chosen words some on the things
that he thought Of a man who
would try to induce a newspaper
to make and be responsible for
an. attack which it's originator
was afraid to father, and. the
citizens ears are burning et.s
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-05-03
YOUNG BRIDE. /: IS
FATALLY | BURNED 1! ||!I| q !!
Sixty Hours Of Happy Welded
Life Ends p, Death OF
Bride From Burns

Devils Lake, N. Dak.. May II
Sixty hours of hhappy welded
life and then deep sorrow is
what mysterious. Fate present
ed to Frank Kuntz, q prosper
Gus young farmer Of Stark
weather, who had just, returned
from Minneapolis where he was
married to Miss Ida sGrimsdale
ALSO of Starkweather. II 5..E
The birdie attempted to start
The fire in the kitchen Of their
little new farm home last night
Sby throwing oil into the stove.
Nswassthe eaad gstory the.
oil happened to be gasoline and
q terrific explo osion followed
Ii, an instant Mrs. Kuntz was
s$enveloped in fame es. Her
screams ATTRACTED the attention
VI of her husband who was = \ short
distance from the hoiise. He
rushed into the 4 hous seized q
blanket and thre il about this
bride M I II, NV ~;
AS quickly as possible the.
4 young woman was hurried to a
hospital IN Devils Lake where
she was M attended BY physic iciians.
she was badly burned how,
q that nothing could sbes done
to ssaVeshers liifes and al al a.l q, clock
this mo she died
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Good feed oats for sale. Apply
at this office. ..
Room for rent. Inquire Of
Mrs. A. w. Movius. If
will ha We a small house in
Bowbells to rent after April lst.
T. B. Hurry.
For Sale-One 16-inch Emer
son sulkey plow,. with. breaker
bottom attachment. j. Burke. ct
. To Farmers:-Come to the
Elite Cafe for your dinner when
in Bowbells and you will be
treated right. If
yWanted-A quantity Of Early
Ohio potatoes of a pure strain to
be used forsseed purposes. First
State Bank Of Bowbells. If
Timothy seed, home. grown,
clean and we'll graded, $500 per
bushel. Seed corn at reduced
prices. Write The Farmers
Corporation, Dassell, MINI. St
I can book a few more orders
for Rhode Island Red eggs for
Matching. Eggs are guaranteed
to be from thoroughbred stock.
Prices right. &C. E. Christesen,
RE-. D. No. L, Bowbells. N. D..
If n
"A pool room outfit with three
tables, show cases, chairs, and
everything complete, in good
condition for sale or trade. Will
trade for land or anything I
can use. Call or write Sc Tri-
bune, Bowbells, N. D.
4 - . i b
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The new political announce
ment in this issue of The Tribune
is that of Dickson Stainhofer who
wants the office of sheriff. Dick
has held this office since January
1, 1911, so far as we know, to
the satisfaction of all who have
had any business with him. Up
to the present time he is the only
candidate to announce himself
for this office.
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sS3' A ! .
/ Pedro, the little: fox terrier
owned by w. L. Doe in this city
died in the office Of the Burke
Abstract Co. Wednesday after
noon from strychnine poisoning.
Mrs. Wilcox, formerly of
Columbus. but now of Richmond
Virginia, underwent an operation
at the Bowbells hospital yester-
day morning for a tumor. She
came here from Richmond es-
pecially for the purpose Of hav-
ing this operation performed.
Several farmers who stacked
their flax last fall and tried to
thresh it this spring found it to
be almost worthless, and are
burning the stacks. The straw
seems to be dry enough, but for
some reason or other the grain
will not separate from it while
going through the machine. The
flax which was not stacked, how
ever, threshes out quite we'll.
Postmaster O. I. Ronning of
Columbus was in the city Wed
nesday. afternoon on business.
Mr.. Ronning is being groomed
for the office of representative
from this district, and though
he has not yet decided on
whether or not to make the run,
his many friends are very conf
dent that he could easily be ell
ected if he became candidate.
Attorney L. F. Clsusonof Ken
mare, who was in the city last
Saturday on legal business, is a
candidate for the office of county
judge of Ward county and from
the looks Of things he stands a
mighty good show of becoming
elected. Mr.. Clauson is very
popular in Kenmare as we'll as in
all other parts of Ward county
where he is known, and this in
addition to his good judgement,
his fairness, his law training and
his sslong experiencerin the line Of
work sWshich he would = be eafed
on to do in case he were elected,
makes him a very desirable man
for the place. The Tribune is
glad to learn of his candidacy,
and here's hoping he is elected.
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JOHNSON. / TO [.
N MAKE | !. ANOTHER A I | / !: RUN. R7 [!
Twice Defeated Candidate for
Governor May Try It Again
This Year

u. Minot, N. D., May 2.-Peti-
tions in behalf of the candidacy
&c. IA. johnson of Minot for
the Republican nomination for
governorship Of North Dakota,
are being circulated. .byshis friends
today and are being sliberaliy
Signed all over the city. It is
said that similar petitions have
been started in other sections Of
the state simultaneously with
those which were circulated here.
55 I am undecided as to whether
or not I shall be a candidate, !"
said G. A. Johnson to a repre-
sentative Of the Reporter at noon
today. II have received en-
couraging assurances Of support
from all sections of the state and
if my candidacy should NEE etlWith.
practically united support in Min
OF, so that / would not have a
fight on my hands here. at home,
i might become a candidate and
] am confident I could be nomin-
ated. If the voters of Minot feel,
however, that another candidate
outside Of the, city is saentitled to
their support, well and good, I
simply shall not make the run.
The. petitions are being circulated
by my friends without any auth,
ority from me, and as far as be-
ing a candidate is concerned. |:
must await developments. If |
do enter the race twill be to
win. I will make oropgh and.
active campaign Ysitingas near
" as possible every section 'of]
the state and getting into, per-
ssonal touch witt the voters. ri f.
feel that conditions oyer the state
this year are especially encourag-
ing and that with hearty support
here at home I could win the NOM
ination and be elected in the fall"
County Treasurer C. P. Olson
left Tuesday evening for his
farms near Ignite where he has
four drills at work putting in his
large crop, and intends totspend
several days in looking after
things. i Il Il s.s i /, s.eS