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The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-12-27
AMUNOSOh CASE
FORMALLY DISMISSED
FORMER STATES ATTORNEY
MAKES STATEMENT CON-
CERNING TRIAL.

Minot, N. D., Dec. ell don't
want to send Amundson to the pen.
itentiary now. 1t would not do
anybody any good"
Dudley Nash, former states attor.
ney, says that this statement was
made to him by Nellie Abrahamson
complaining witness in the Amund.
son case during the trial at Will
liston yesterday which ended with
the dismissal of the case by Judge
Fisk after the girl had refused to
| testify. -.
Mr.. Nash says that Miss Abra-
hamson's refusal to testify in the
case came as complete surprise
to him. He had asked her several
questions in the examination. and
when he came to the question of
her relations with Amundson she
refused to answer saying that, it
might tend to incriminate her."
Mr.. Nash says that he then took
the girl out of the court room for a
conference. He assured her, he
says, that there was nothing in the
question which would incriminate
her and she finally agreed to con-
tinue her testimony, making at the
same time, however, the statement
quoted above.
On the return to the court room
however, L. J. Palda, Mr.. Amund-
sons attorney, asked the court to
instruct the girl fully as to her
privileges and also as to what state
ments would incriminate her.
This was done and the girl i'm
mediately asked Judge Fisk wheth-
er or not a statement relative to
an illegal operation performed in
Minneapolis would be discriminating.
She was informed that it would be-.
Thereupon the girl renewed her
refusal to testify further, and the
case was brought to conclusion.
The version given by J. J. Coyle,
states attorney, and associated with
Mr.. Nash in the prosecution Of
Amundson varies in some particu-
lars from. that of Mr.. Nash.
Mr.. Coyle says that the refusal
of the girl to answer the question
in regard to- her relations with
Amundson was a complete surprise
to him as we'll as to everyone else.
He corroborates Mr.. Nash's YER
sion of what happened in the court
room but says that after the trial
he asked Miss Abrahamson as to
the reason for her refusal to test
ify +
According to Mr.. Coyle tho girl
then replied that if she had testi-
fed her testimony would not have
been the same as that which she
gave in the first trial of the case
at Crosby. -~ g.
This apparently is in direct con-
tradiction to the statement that Mr..
Nash says that she made to him
that her original story was true.
Both Mr.. Coyle and Mr.. Nash say
that Nels Abrahamson, the girls
father, appeared to be more aston
ished than anyone else as his daugh-
ters unexpected change of front.
Abrahamson, it appears, had
brought $4,000 damage suit
against Mr.. Amundson, on the
ground of the alleged seduction of
his daughter. e..
Both attorneys agreed that the
case was now finally settled and
that there was no possibility of its
being reopened.
Mrs. Edith Peters of Portal spent
Christmas with her parents in this
city. R ....~ s1g ,,s. +, ia. 4....
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-12-27

C. F. Southwark and family left
yesterday afternoon for Pennent,
Sask, at which place Mr.. Southwark
recently purchased restaurant bus
mess, and where the Southwark
family will make their future home.
Just before leaving Mr.. Southwark
told The Tribune that Pennent was
a new town located on railroad
constructed during the past summer
and that up to several weeks ago
trains were running on this road
very irregularly. However, on the
fist of this month daily train was
put on. The town is growing fast
and Mr.. Southward's restaurant is
the largest in the place. Mr.. South
ward has been resident of this
great Bowbells country for about
13 years, has made an exceptionally
good farmer, a good neighbor, and
proved himself to be an all around
good fellow. He has many friends
here who greatly regret to see him
leave, but he has their best wishes
for his continued success in his
new home. He has rented his 240
acre farm north of the city for a
term Of three years to A. c.. Wright,
formerly Of Harvey.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-12-27

A. F. Zuelke. and wife and child
rem, Lawrence and Lavina, Of near
the Canadian line left from this
city Saturday night for. points in
Minnesota and Wisconsin where
they. will spend about six weeks in
whiting with relatives and old
friends. They. expect to visit at
st. Paul and Albert Lea in Mime.
sofa and Blair and Milwaukee, Wis
consin. They were accompanied
as far as St. Paul by Mrs. Tom
Madden. Jr., who went to Austin,
Mimi, to spend the holidays at the
parental home.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-12-27
MUST STAND TRIAL
FOR KILLING HANSON
CASEY is FORMALLY CHARGED
WITH MURDER IN THE !
FIRST DEGREE.

Minot, N. D., Dec. 24.-Wm. r
Casey, who. was arrested November
20, on suspicion of knowing some.
thing of the murder of Karl Han
son., whose dead body was found
near the Des Laos lake about g
miles&and half southeast of Ken.
mare on the day after Thanksgiv.
ing, was arraigned before Judge
Murray this afternoon and formally
charged with murder in the first
degree.
Casey was given Jail sentence
of fifteen days on charge of va
grancy under the city ordinances at
Kenmare and upon completing his
sentence yesterday was taken into
custody by Deputy Sheriff Nedreloe
who brought him to this city and
lodged him in the Ward county Jail
New Evidence Discovered.
Following his arraignment this
afternoon Casey requested prelim.
mary hearing and at the request OF
States Attorney Coyle the hearing
was set for December 30th. Mr.
Coyle stated that he had been in
formed by Mayor Cole of Kenmare
who was a member of the coroner's
jury which Investigated Hanson's
death, that some new evidence had
been discovered.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-12-27

The First National Bank, The
First State Bank and Burke County
State Bank have arranged for three
Farmers institute meetings to be
held in Bowbells during the months
of January, February and March
1913. The first meeting will prob
ably be held the Goth day Of jan
uary. Speakers and subjects will
be announced as soon as possible.
The three banks ere paying all ex-
penses Of these meetings. believing
that the benefit derived by the COM
.munity will reimburse them for the
outlay.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-12-27
GAS EXPLOSION
!. WRECKS HOTEL
4 "~ H.
SEVERAL HUNDRED WINDOWS
ARE BROKEN AND OTHER
- DAMAGE RESULTS.

Ryder, N. D., Dec. 21.-A terri.
fic explosion Of acetylene occurred
In the addition to the Hotel Fred.
Gen. used as an engine house for
the water system, one room being
used for the gas plant. The addi-
ton was wrecked and every window
on the north side of the hotel, about
100 panes. and one of the big plate
glass windows on the west side
were smashed. Plaster was knock
ed from the wall and ceiling of the
Office and most of the rooms on the
north side.
The explosion happened when
Landlord Fredeen and his helper, ].
l.. Miller, went into the place to
investigate, the lights not having
worked properly. Considerable gas
had escaped from the tank, and
when, the door was opened the gas
immediately ignited-either from
the stove in the engine room or
the lantern, which had been left
just outside the door. Miller was
thrown violently against the wall of
the hotel and was burned about the
face but was able to run to the fire
hall and ring the bell.
Fredeen was thrown down and
covered with debris, which pinned
him down. He was rescued by Geo.
Hart. who sprinted for the hotel as
soon as he heard the explosion. He
lifted some Of the burning lumber
away and pulled Fredeen out, find
ing him partially stunned, but with
the help of another man took him
to the drug store, where his burns
were given immediate attention.
Mr.. Fredeen sustained severe
burns about the face and hands, but
having had them attended to so
promptly he is getting along nicely.
DR.. Griffin, upon his return next
day, found that Mr.. Fredeen's right
wrist had been dislocated, and he
placed it in plaster cast after re-
setting It.
The, fire department did some ra-
P'oA WI "A ~ 6CtIAA6 Ou tAc JOU d1lu
soon had the fire under control.
About seven people were in the
dining room, but luckily escaped in
jury. though the tables were cover
ed with broken pieces Of glass. A
large number of dishes were brok-
en- in the dining room and pantry.
A chambermaid was in her room
In the basement and found the ex-
plosion had jammed the door so she
was penned in but during the excite
ment Of the moment was strong
enough to tear the door and frame
work down.
Jack Eberding, who was lying sick
in bed in one of the rooms, was
covered with plaster which fell
from the ceiling. His door was al
so jammed, and it had to be brok-
en down.
The loss probably amounts to
nearly $1,000, but considering the
close call had by the two gentlemen,
it might be called a ''Iucky acct
dent"
The hotel was temporarily closed
for repairs, but has resumed busi-
ness.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-12-27

Geo. Cunningham left on Tuesday
last for points in Minnesota where
he will spend the next few months.
He expects to return to Bowbells
early next spring.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-12-27

Sam Kautson returned the fore
part Of the week from his claim
near Tompkins, Sask., and will
spend the balance of the winter with
his mother near this city. '
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-12-27

Assistant Cashier Volkman of the
Burke County State Bank, went to
Fessenden the fore part of the week
to spend the holidays with relatives.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-12-27

At the home of the bride near the
Big Springs southwest of Niobe on
Tuesday last, at three o'clock in the
afternoon, occurred the marriage of
Henry Erickson, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
M. E. Erickson, and Miss Ella An
derson, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. A. Anderson. After the wedding
ceremony large number Of invited
guests participated in a very delic-
ious dinner which wound up with a
reception which lasted we'll into the
night. Both bride and groom are
we'll known to all residents in the
vicinity of Niobe where they are
held in high esteem by all. The
bride came to Burke county some
ten years ago with her parents and
has been resident here since. The
groom is also an old timer here,
having lived on the farm with his
parents since the early days. The
Tribune is not able to learn where
this worthy couple will make their
future home, but Mr.. Erickson spent
the past summer in Canada with his
father, and the chances are he filed
on claim before returning and will
move onto same with his bride as
soon as he can get matters settled
here.
A. G. Wright, who spent several
weeks in this vicinity last fall look
ing for new location, has leased
the G. F. Southward farm north 81
the city and arrived last week with
Mrs. Wright from their home at
Harvey to / live on it, After rent
ing the place over d month ago MI,
Wright went back to Harvey and
got married He is now, getting
settled In his new home, and III
talking with The Tribune Tuesday
told us that both he and Mrs. w.
were very much pleased with their
m surroundings and thought they woud
like " real well out here. Mr,3
Wright is 2 farmer through ana
th,rons and, VIII maj M. south-
ward a good tenan sssss,
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Elmer W. Eaton, during the past
eight months or more employed at
digging wells in the eastern part OF
the state, arrived In Bowbells the
fore part Of the week to spend the
holidays with his family. In COM
pairing notes with The Tribune he
informed US that where he had been
working the weather during the fall
and early part of winter had been
just about the same as it had been
here, that very little snow was in
evidence and that the thermometer
never went anywhere near zero.
Mr.. Eaton has been having excep-
tionally good luck during the past
summer with his rig, and was able
to supply several farmers with good
wells without too many breakdowns
on the part of his rig. He expects
to return to work some time next
week if the weather remains favor
able.
Attorney Pierson is again sport
ing a new horse, and as usual IL
being envied by other members of
the bar in the city.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-12-27
ALMOST KILLED WITH
WH|SKEY BOTTLE
DRUNKEN BRAWL AT KENMARE
SATURDAY NIGHT RESULTS
SERIOUSLY.

Kenmare, N. D.. Dec. .23.-As the
result Of drunken brawl In the Nc
Peek restaurant, located at the low
er end of Central avenue, last Sat-
urday night, Jess Woods lies in the
local hospital with dangerous
wound on his head inflicted with Q
whiskey bottle in the hands of W.
M. Gray. Woods is reported slight
ly improved today but his condition
is still critical and his recovery is
said to be doubtful.
Men Were Old Enemies.
Both Woods and Gray are tran
sients although the latter claims
Kenmare as his home. They have
been engaged in threshing in this
vicinity during the greater part of
the fall and have been more or less
together. 1t is reported, however,
that there has been a quarrel OF
long standing between the two men
which came to a head in the Nc
Peek restaurant Saturday night
where the two men were spending
the evening. Both men had been
drinking heavily for some time and
were we'll under the influence of
liquor. They got to Quarreling and
suddenly Gray is said to have pick
ed up a whiskey bottle and struck
Woods a terrific blow over the head,
resulting in fracture OF the skull.
Woods was removed to the hospital
at once while Gray and another man
by the name of Chas. Lynch, who
is held as witness, were taken to
jail. Gray was convicted Of being
drunk and disorderly under a city
ordinance this forenoon and was
given fifteen days in Jail. He will
be held in jail pending the outcome
of Woods injuries.
''Glad Of IT,
1t is reported here today that
Gray does not regret his action in
striking Woods, in fact he is said
to have remarked, II am glad OF 1t;
l hope he dies" He does not ap-
pear in the least worried al to the
possible serious outcome Of the :
quarrel.
Hearing Tomorrow.
States Attorney Coyle expects to
come to Kenmare tonight and to-
will conduct a careful In
vestigation into the case. He plan
ned on coming up this afternoon
leaving the city.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1912-12-27

Mrs. Edith Peters of Portal spent
Christmas with her parents in this
city. @ ~st1,. ,Is. +, ,ss., .Es.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-25
Lincoln

Oct. II, 1912.
(Too late for last week.
Last Friday vas rather a dreary
day, as far as raining is concerned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hartmann visited in
Beresford last Sunday.
A large crowd was present at the
rayer meeting held ct Nelson's last
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Twedt and family
autoed to Sioux Falls last Wednesday.
H. r. and lady friend we're out for
pleasure ride Sunday.
The Misses Magnild Gubbrud, and
Ella Grunning accompanied by friends
autoed to Beresford, last Saturday.
Threshing Is done in this vicinity
and a good crop was reported by all.
Mrs. C. A. Hagen and son Tyler re-
turned to their home at Hawarden,
Iowa last Thursday after a weeks
visit with friends and relatives in
this neighborhood.
Tilman Nelson was a Sunday caller
at Cummings.
What has become of a Wee Wee2
Miss Alma Nelson Is assisting Mrs
Larson with her household duties a,
present.
Quite a few from out this way at
tended services In Romsdahl Sunday
Magnhild and Clara Gubbrud Sun
dayed at Cummings.
Mr.. and Mrs John Cumming anf
son Joseph and daughter Ella spent
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-25
We pay the Highest Market
Price for Eggs, Poultry
and Cream

The Prayer Meeting vas we'll at
tended on Wednesday, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. M. Nelson.
Mrs. Hagen and son Tyler returned
TO their home in Hawarden, Iowa
last Thursday.
Mr.. Rusten and Mr.. Gubbrud ship
ped a carload of hogs to Chicago last
Saturday.
A baby girl came to gladden. the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Larson
last Friday. Congratulations.
Ella Grunning was an over night
visitor with her friends Lillian and
Agnes Eneboe last Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Swanson and
family visited Ambers Sunday.
Miss Magnhild Gubbrud took a
little walk over to Louis drumming
home Sunday afternoon.
John Neleon's sale was attended by
every body.
Olaf and Theodore Kittleson, Mar
tin Stephenson, Syvrin Sanders and
Lloyd Satire spent Tuesday evening
with Ole Tuntland Jr.
"Mother's Darling"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-25

Sunday evening with Mr.. and Mrs.
M. T. Enebo and family.
Torkel and Louis Grunning and
Henry Nelson visited at G. T. Cub
bruds last Sunday evening.
A little baby girl came to gladden.
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charlie
Larson last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Swenson and family
Sundayed at Charlie Ambers.
Mrs. Leo Determann and daughter
Mae spent Sunday at Kempstons.
Miss Ella Grunning stayed with
Lillian and Agnes Enebo last Sun
day night.
Mr.. Tom Tollefson called at the
Nelson home last Sunday.
Leo. Determann was a Sunday cal
Ter at Ludwig KILLINGS home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Millage autoed
to Sioux Falls last Monday.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-25
Mrs. Peter Enebo accompanied by
Miss Warrel %Sundayed with Mr.. anC
Mrs. e. Kittelson and family.

Mrs. Peter Enebo accompanied by
Miss Warrel Sundayed with Mr.. anG
Mrs. e. KittelSOn and family.
A few of the people around here at
tended the services at Romsdal church
last Sunday.
Austin Tuntland visited with Mr..
M. T. Enebo last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Rusten and family
and Mrs. P. j. Nelson attended the
services at Lands church last Sunday
and took dinner with Mrs. Eckley.
Torkel drumming helped Mr.. M. T.
Enebo put his straw in the barn last
Tuesday.
Miss Gubbrud again called on her
friends Misses Ella and Louis Grunn-
ing.
The Misses Lillian and Agnes Enc
BIO accompanied by Selma Satire
visited with Clara Rusten last Sun
day afternoon.
Arthur Harrison called on Ed.
Satire last Friday evening.
Mrs. Nelson and Mrs. Hagen called
on Mrs. Gubbrud last Wednesday.
Miss Clara Rade from Centerville Is
visiting friends in this vicinity.
Mrs. Stephenson and Miss cara
Rade visited with Mrs. Rusten last
Thursday.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-25

and daughter Ingeborg and Mr.. and
Mrs. Lowell and family from Sioux
Falls visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Erick
Kittleson and family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marius Gubbrud and
Doe and family visited with Albert
Cranes last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Tuntland Jr.,
Timer and Selmer Kittleson, Martha
KittleSon and Steve Jackson and Mr..
Hotter visited with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Satire and family Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rusten and son Philip
and daughter Bessie accom- panied by
Mabel Moen attended services at
Lands church Sunday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Steensland and
family Sundayed with Mr.. and Mrs.
Ole Tuntland Jr.
DR.. Ed. and Rudolph Enebo visited
with M. T. Eneboe and family Sun
day forenoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Kempston
and family accompanied by Mae
Determann visited with Mr.. and Mrs.
E~asterbrook and family Sunday.
The Misses Hedge and 1nga Oren
visited with Miss Berthe Rust last
Sunday afternoon.
Bessie Rusten and Mabel Moen
visited at the home Of Lars Rust's
Sunday.
| visitor with her friend Agnes EnebOe
last Thursday evening.
The Misses Selma Satire, Agnes
Eneboe and Inga Oren visited with
Laura Johnson last Thursday even
ing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Anderson and
family and Mrs. Edwin Larson and
children spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charley Larson and family.
Ruth Warrel visited with Kittleson
young folks yer Sunday.
Martin Stephenson and Ole Tunt-
land Jr. marketed hogs last Saturday.
Remember Demsey 1. Whitlow auc-
tion sale this Friday Oct. Is.
| Bessie Rusten and Mabel Moen who
attend Augustana College visited
with Mr.. and Mrs. Rusten Sunday.
The Northern Aid Society of Roms-
dial was we'll attended last Saturday
dU Oue ilOtAS VI MlS. Aud Licu. Lie
Oyster supper and Fish Pond brought
a heat little sum.
Husking corn Is the order Of the day.
Now, please don't forget that the
Northern Ladies Aid Society of Roms-
dahl church will meet at Mrs. M. T.
Enebo, Nov. ID
Mrs. Stephenson visited with Mrs.
E. j. Rusten last Monday evening.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-25
CORRESPONDENCE
Lincoln Township.
Oct. 1e, 1912.
(Too late for last week.

OCU. 10, 1917
(Too late for last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Larson gave
birth to a baby girl last Friday, Oct,
H., aud Alma Nelson is assisting her
with her house hold duties
A little Ford car which runs on
four wheels turned into the home OF
Erick Kittleson Sunday evening.
Hope he enjoyed himself.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cumming and family
and Henry Nelson visited with Mr..
and Mrs. NJ. T. Eneboe and family
last Sunday evening.
Mrs. Stephenson and Miss Cara
Rade from C%enterville visited with
Mrs. Ed. Sathre last Monday.
Mr.. Louis Rust visited with Gil
bert OreD last Sunday.
Mr.. Rusten and Fred Millage have
been repairing the barn on Mr.. Rus
tens other farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. Enebo, son Thor
alph, Mrs. Satire, son Lloyd, Mr.. and
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Grant Township.

Oct. II 1912.
AS the corn crop promises to be a
large one this year, several new corn
cribs have been built.
X. o. Gedstad has just completed a
double granary.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Stubstein is looking
over the country in Oslo, Texas.
John Sken's six year old boy had to
undergo an operation for appendicitis
In LennOx Thursday. At the last re-
port the little fellow was getting along
nicely.
Mr.. Anderson has been busy OF
late remodeling his barn.
Henry Hanson has had his house
painted and it improves the looks as
well as protection to the building.
E. Havrad has had his house raised
and a foundation put under it.
Mrs. Ed. Johnson has been up in
! Perry Twp for a few days visit with
her sister Mrs. A. Nilsen.
Ed and Henry Hvattum from Can
ton were spinning around In their
! auto out this way Saturday. The
bows informed us that their father
was quite poorly in health.
II anybody has any corn huskers to
spare they would confer q favor by
sending them out this way.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lier was over
in Highland twp. Sunday.
Mr.. O. Lier and wife and Lewis
Larson and wife autoed to Lennox
Sunday and were guests at the X. o.
Gedstad home.
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Lincoln Township.
Oct. q, 1912.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gustav Norbroten
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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-10-25
Harness and Horse Blankets

If you are in need of a good Harness or
Horse Blanket it will pay you to see US before
buying elsewhere, because we can save you
money on these goods, and guarantee every set
we sell to give satisfaction.