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The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14

Secretary of the Interior as not be-
ing, in his opinion, susceptible of
successful irrigation at a reasonable
cost from any known source of wat
er supply.
Lani Must Be Nonirrigable.
The work of classifying the lands
and determining what areas may
be considered nonirrigable has been
assigned by Secretary Lane to the
United States Geological Survey.
Although, under the present ruling
of the Secretary, large areas may.
be designated as nonirrigabte with
out raising the question whether
the land iss in other respects sxb-
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14
MYSTERIOUS SUICIDE
At Fl. RANSOM

Lichville, N. D., Nov. 12.-The
body of August Janisch, formerly o
blacksmith at Fort Ransom, was
found under the Great Northern de-
pot at Cayuga with the throat Sc
vered from ear to ear. Condition
of the body indicates that he has
been dead for several days, probab-
ly two weeks and it is believed
that he committed suicide He was
last seen alive two weeks ago to-
day, and as there is no known
cause for his taking his own life,
Considerable mystery surrounds the
case. .s
The dead man is about 55 years
old and leaves a large family in
Montana. He, with his family,
moved from Fort Ransom late this
summer to reside on a claim in
Montana. Two weeks ago he ar
rived at Cayuga on the morning
train and was seen and spoken to
~ several people. Nothing more
seems to have been heard of him
until the body was found.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14
FINGERS BLOWN OFF
WITH SHOT GUN

Langdon, N. D.. Nov 12.-1n the
accidental discharge of a shotgun
John Lange unintentionally made
himself target and although it did
not result in his death he received
the charge of shot in his arm and
side, also having two fingers of the
right hand blown off. Lange has
been working since last spring on
the farm of c. w. Toe's, west of
Langdon, in Moscow township, and
in company with Mr.. Toews started
out to bring home load of hay
from a hay stack some distance
away. Before climbing into the
hay rack Lange carelessly pushed
up ahead of him his loaded shot
gun with the muzzle toward him.
1t; is evident that the gun in some
way caught against the rack, dis
charging the load. Suffering a
frightful loss Of blood Lange was
hurried to Langdon where part of
the hand was amputated and the
wounds in the arm and side dressed.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14
PLAZA FARMER KILLED
IN HORRIBLE ACCIDENT

Plaza, N. D., Nov. 6.-Andrew
Running, 43 years old, farmer Of
this vicinity was found about three
miles from town lying in the road
in dying condition with one leg
broken in several places, and near
ly pulled from his hip. his body
cut and bruised ., and his face and
head torn to the bone. - T..
Ronning was driving from Plaza
to his home northeast of Plaza and
in some manner his. foot became
cntangled in the whiffle-tree of the
wagon and the horses bolted, throw
ing him from the wagon and drag
ging him for several miles. He
was found by a neighboring farmer
and rushed to the hospital but died
soon after arriving there.
KMnning leaves wife and three
children. His funeral will be held
in Max late today.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14
NORTAWOOO MAN
DIES IN TROUGH

Northwood, N. D., Nov. l4.-John
N. Hagen, aged 54, prominent
farmer. residing thirteen miles
southwest of Northwood, was found
dead at o'clock yesterday in a
watering trough en- his farm.
Coroner Murphy was summoned
to the farm to Investigate the case,
but all circumstances point to ac-
eidental death.
Hagen, shortly before O'Clock,
told his hired man he was going
over to turn off the wind mill.
When he failed to come in for din
ner, the man went to the we'll. and
found Hagen's body.
The victims head was in the
trough, and it is believed that he
either faintchl or fell and was
stunned.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14
PAINTER PROVES
STRANGE BEOFELLOW

Eddy. N. D., Nov. l3.-Mystery
|makes strange bedfellows. Vtvtor
Halberg drifted into Eddy to take
Ia position. Finding hotel rates
rather high, Halberg decided to
room over the Gilmore restaurant.
He chose a perfect stranger as his
roommate. a painter by trade. and
was we'll pleased with his new
made friend. The painter" work.
ed while Victor slept. for when
morning dawned and the alarm
clock wakened him from his peace
full slumbers, his dream of a loyal,
honest friend vanished. The
stranger and his personal belong
ings were gone. His French leave
resulted in the loss of Halbcrg's
watch. ring, clothes, suitcase and
numerous othef articles. No trace
of him could be found, and the au-
thoritias are seeking a clue, SO as
to bring him back to Eddy to face
charges, but they have been unsuc-
cessful to date.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14
Alarmed BY Gr0an; Opens
Barrel and Finds Live Italian

Wolford, D., 14-Shpping Workmen to Chica-
freight instead did
Porter this station. Italian workmen interviewed
him stated they wished to ship barrel Chicago.
rolled barrel the platform. Agent
at another the platform removed it,
heard groan inside
Instantly had visions black
he open pair OF Giving
a out small Italian had
standing his head
The explained that he had become homesick
wished to Chicago ahead of the others thought it
cheaper shipped than
He had equipped cooked meat;
of n a
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14
DAKOTA HUNTER IS
FIGHTING CHARGE

Esmond, N. D., Nov. 12.-1n a
case tried before a justice of the
peace of Pierce county, several leg
al questions were raised relative to
the game laws. 1t was contendcd
by the defense that a game warden
had no authority to have war
rant issued upon complaint before
justice of the peace, unless the
complaint was first indorsed with
the approval of the states attorney
OF the county; also that the war
den had no authority to make an
arrest under a warrant which by its
terms was directed only to sheriff,
constable marshal or policeman q
the county; also that game wpr-
den had no authority to make an
arrest at all, because the law au-
thorizing him to do so was uncon-
as an attempt to displace
the sheriffs and peace officers whose
duties are provided by the consti-
tuition.
The common practice of game
wardens of usurping the authority
of the states attorneys and the
sheriffs of the various counties has
in this vicinity at least received re-
straint. The father of the defend
ant intends to bring action for DAM
ages for the false arrest of his son.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14
SHERIFF WAITING !.
At PRISON GATES

Langdon, N. D.. Nov. 12.-When
J. Frank Hitchcock walked out of
Ft. Leavenworth penitentiary he
stepped into the waiting arms Of
Sheriff Kelland OF this city, being
brought here yesterday to face q
charge of forgery.
Hitchcock was originally sentenc-
ed in United States court for vio-
lating the Mann act. s.sa.
The prisoner claims Madison,
Wis, as his home, and it was on the
charge that he forged q 500 check
on a Madison, Wis, firm, the bank
of Sarles cashing the worthless
paper. that his arrest was brought
about.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14
MYSTERIOUS SMITH
CO. HERE TONIGHT

At last we have secured an at
traction we feel safe in recon-
mending-an attraction that for
the last eight years has been break
ing the records, playing to capa-
city business. The Mysterious
Smith Company is this season car
rying a much larger company than
ever before, with $4,000 of stage
equipment, with a beautiful velvet
setting. 1t requires two big loads
of trunks and crates for one act
alone.
There will be many new features
seen with this attraction this year.
A beautiful Tabloid Drama in one
act entitled "Where the Trail Ends
will be produced in connection with
this production.
Other new feature specialties,
such as soubrettes, singers, musi-
clans, dancers. juglers, and contor-
tionists.
Never in this country has there
been produced such big illusions
and mysteries as Mysterious Smith
will present this season.
His work does not consist of ma
gic. Don't go to the theatre think
ing you will see sleight-o as
th4t small work passed his hands
MANY years ago and is now devot-
ing his time to something new in
the way of big illusions and mys-
teries.
Don't fail to see this show, as it
is one of the greatest treats Of the
season, and comes to your city as
one of the best recommended at
fractions on the road today. If you
desire good seats, get your tickets
early.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14

jcct to homestead entry, the work
of examining and. classifying these
large areas necessarily proceeds
rather slowly. in addition to these
so-called blanket designations,
therefore designations of smaller
areas are made as rapidly as their
nonirrigable character is determin-
ed. including areas whose designa-
tion has been requested by ipdivid-
ual settlers for eniarged-h estead
entry or for. additional entry on
tracts adj jaeent to their present ull-
perfected home estead entries.
(Contiued on page 81
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14
A HEAVY BLOW
FOR THE "P|GGER''

Cencso, N. D., Nov. 12.-Havine
the record of being the first "blind
pigger" Of this state to be sued
for damages by the wife of. a mar
killed in his place of business, Cor
Weaver pleaded guilty to violating
the prohibition laws, and has just
been sentenced to ninety days IN
Jail and to pay a 5000 fine. The
widow of F. Pietrick, who was
killed in a drunken fight at Weav-
er's blind pig, sued for $4,000
damages for herself and six father
less children and won, but she
settled for $4,000.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14
MURPHY HONORED

j. S. Murphy was elected a men,
ber of the executive committee of
the International Dry Farming Con-
gress at Tulsa, Okla, during it's an
nual meeting last week. This is
quite an honor for the Minot man,
as this committee is in charge Of
the whole "show." The Congress
came very near sending the next
meeting to Budapest, Hungary.
There were some mighty able men
from the 81 foreign countries rep
resented. ~~
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14
P|0W Point Driven into Girls
Body Is Dragged 10 Death

1 Anamoose N d. Nov l2-Wih the point of plow driven
plow number still
conscious She died three hours agony
girl II old and the daughter o Mr.
Jonnes Schneider here She assisting
plow and driving eight horses threeplow gang,
she fell in front of the pows The point entered her
penetrated farther with
dragged She had been
cry stitch of clothing torn person. girl
still conscious and begged parents
fore they could reach her.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14
INDIANS KISS THE FLAG

DeV1Is Lake, N. D., NOV. 5.-ROd-
man Wanamaker's "expedition of
citizenship to the American In
dian," reached the Devil sLake res
ervation today, where Chief Little
fish and his braves kissed the Amer
lean flag, hoisted it on mast and
signed a declaration of allegiance to
the United States government.
DR.. Joseph X. Dixon, leader of
the party, is accompanied by Major
Mclaughlin.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14

Setting up stoves is a dis
agreeable job for one not used
to this kind Of work. Let H.
N. Rowe & Co. set up your
stove and furnish the stove
pipe. adv tt
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1913-11-14
STUTzMAN COUNTY
-
HAS CALF CASE:
jamestown, N. D.. Nov. z.

jamestown, N. D., Nov. =.
-Iowa's celebrated calf case
didn't have very much "on"
North Dakota's calf case,
which has Just come to an
end in the district court here,
when the Identification. of a
heifer, valued at about $40.
was established, and possess
sion given accordingly. To-
tai costs in two trials and in
cident litigation are about
$1,000. !.
John Cysewski sued jos
SSeph Stine for the recovery
of the animal, and the ques-
ton Of ownership hinged
about the identity Of the ami
NAL. The jury inspected
the heifer and was satisfied
that the plaintiff had a good
claim, but it required fifteen
hours in the jury room to
bring about such a decision.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-31
CONRAD cEHRER.


Conrad Gehrer, aged 50 years, 8
months and IA days, died at his
home in this city Sunday evening at
7:45 O'Clock after suffering several
months with throat trouble.
He was born in Germany IN 1874,
and at the age Of rs years came to
America, locating in st. Louis where
In 1874 he was united in marriage
to Miss Catherine Huffman. Five
children were born to them. Two Cd
them died in infancy. Frank W.
died several years ago as the result
of injuries received while braking
between Hoisington and Horace. c.
F., Of Herington, and John, Of Spear,
Vile, survive their parents. Mrs. Geh.
rer died July %, 1885, while the fam.
lily still lived in st. Louis.
In 1886 Mr.. Gehrer came to Kan.
sas with the children and located al
Hoisington. The following year, on
June 21, 1887, he was united in mar
riage to Miss Mary Huffman, a sis.
ter of his first wife. To them one
son, Henry, was born.
Mr.. Gehrer followed the trade oi
plastering. and there were but few
who could excel him. He was a hard
working man who gave little care te
his health, but withal he lived to a
ripe old age.
Funeral services were held at St
Johns church yesterday morning al
9 O'Clock, conducted by Rev. T. j.
O'SulEvan, and interment made iC
the 0din cemetery.
To the mother and sons we join
in extending sympathy in the loss d
husband and father.-Dispatch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-31
HAD A REAL SURPRISE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Miller engineer
ed and successfully carried out a NOS
pleasant and agreeable surprise On
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hemker, the oe-
casion being In honor df their 15th
wedding anniversary. Mr.. and Mra'
Hemker were enticed to the Miller,
home on some pretext IN the earlv
part Of the evening and during their
absence the guests assembled at their
home and were wanting tor them on
their return. The evening was most
pleasantly spent in games and social
conversation, there was an abundance
of fine refreshments, and the party
was altogether one Of the most en-
joyabe given In the city for a long
time.
The following guests were present:
heSSrS. and MeSdameS j. X. Hayes,
Lester Cox, Chas. Lundblade, Henry
Meyer. Geo. Moore, Dick, Henry, wm
and Robert ESsmfaer, NJ. L. Harrison
Geo. Merritt. E. S. Marx. Geo. Tay-
Ior, W. E. Stoke, DR.. Stintson, Louis
Zutavem. D. c. Luse, Fritz Hager-
man.. Jake ADefs. Kirby Ever, Henry
Otte, Fred M&Ier, Lou and Leonard
Gunu, L. C. Breeder, L. B. Wilcox, W
Witte, Jake Damn, Ed Merten, Mr..
DIETRICH White and daughter Of Car
rolton. Mo-, Mrs. Max Shafer, Mrs.
W. J. Fee, Mrs. Geo. Pratt, Misses
Grace Hays, Lizzie Brandt, Agnes
Brandt, Penna. Wirtz, Rogers, and
Messrs. Dan Alefs, Ernest, Robert ant
VIII Miller. Will Essmilier, Elmer d
miller. Henry Witte Jr., John TraY-
Is and Alvin Otte.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-31
SOUTH SIDE PARTY.

Fern Sipes entertained about six.
" young people Of the neighborhood
On Friday evening with a ghost and
witch party. The guests were Intl
at the gate by a white sheeted ghost
who escorted them to the door where
they were met by a witch who es.
corted them to the stair door and
another ghostly presence showed
them the way up stairs where amid
weird noises and groans another
ghost appeared and assisted them in
removing their wraps. They were
then shown the way down stairs,
where they watched the fun of see-
ing the next couple arrive, until all
had arrived, then the fun of the ev-
ening began by measuring the smile
OF each one, prizes being given to
one one having the broadest and a
BOBBY prize to the narrowest, which
were won by Chester Rose and Elva
Mcdonald; first prize being a small
cart and horse, and the second one
a small whistle. Each prize winner
was called on to make a speech and
both did so with great success. Az
ter this fortunes were told by the
witch and games INDUCED In until q
late hour when refreshments were
served, consisting Of apples, dough
nuts, cider, bananas and candy. Mrs.
Sipes was assisted in serving by
Mrs. Charles Sipes, Mrs. Nat Walker,
and Mrs. Elmer Keller. At about
1:30 adj departed and as each guest
left they were told they would be
given a goodnight kiss, which con-
sisted Of a candy kiss with a for
tune wrapped In each one, to dream
Of ghosts and witches for several
nights.-One Who Was There.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-31
BELIEVE IN ADVERTISING.
Man Supposed To Be Dead Breaks
Into Print.

Advertising has been proven to be
a good thing for the people who are
really living, and now It Is being
tried out by a man who Is dead-at
least legally so
About twelve years ago James D.
Duffy was shot and killed IN Elm
wood, at which place he was conduct.
ing a shoe repair shop. At least he
was supposed to have been killed for
the person who fined the shot served
a term In the pendtenEiary for his
death. He left four children, and in
the Kansas City Star of last Sunday
appeared an advertisement signed
by James D. Duffy, inquiring about
the whereabouts Of the children and
giving facts which leave no doubt
as to the advertisers identity and
showing that the man who was sup
posed to have been dead for twelve
years was very much alive. Now,
the question arises as to who. was
killed, 1t is said that Duffy had a
brother who resembled him greatly,
and it is presumed that be was
either the man killed by mistake OF
that he is at this time attempting
to masquerade as his brother for
some unknown reason.
The case has been attracting con,
siderable local interest, but there Is
no necessity for making further de.
tails public, as some of the princi,
pals in the case have already suffer.
ed greatly and probably unjustly IN
the past regarding the same.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-31
The Best hy Which Man Can Boast along Line Healthy Honest And Industrious Ancestors
KANSAS STATE TEACHERS
! ASSOCIATION.

ITO be held at Topeka, Kans., Nov.
sth and tn, 1913.
SPt. W. s. Heusner, in coopea-
ton with the other officers Of the
State Teachers Association, has ar,
ranged a most inspiring prograB
for teachers of every class. Someo of
the country's leading educators, such
as Dean ]. E. Russell Of the Teach
ers College. Columbia University; DR..
Lotus D. coffmann, University of II
linods; and DR.. C. Alphonso Smith, of
the University Of Virginia, win ap.-
pear on the general and section pro-
grams Of the Association.
Some features will be especially
emphasized, and which win be Of IN
terest to all teachers are:
Musical recital. given by Topeka
commercial Club.
Revision Of the Constitution Of the
Association, providing for a perma--
nent secretary.
Better preparation Of rural school
teachers.
Discussion Of rural educational
problems.
Discussion Of the famous Batavia
system.
School boy morality and sex by.
giene.
Medical inspection In the schools,
Improvement cf oral and written
English.
Sewing and cooking in the rural
schools.
Better Sunday School music.
Cooperative teachers employment
bureaus.
Parental schemes for increasing
the wages of teachers.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-31
wEGE-HAcERMAN.

The marriage Of Miss Louise. Has-
erman to Mr.. Frank Wege took place
at noon Wednesday at the home q
the groom 8 parents, Mr.. and Mrs>
Henry Wege, near Heizer and was
performed by Rev. Westwood N The
presence Of about fifty Of the rela--
uVes and friends Of the coD,rac,irg
parties. Following the ceremony a
big wedding dinner was served and
a fine time enjoyed during the day.
MIR. Wege Is one Of the prominent
young farmers Of the county. He n
a steady, industrious young man and
is very highly thought Of by all who
know him. His bride Is one Of tha
popular young ladies' Of Ford coun
ty. who has visited here ON several
occasions and is highly esteemed
and Is popular with all her acQuain.
tances.
With their many other friends TIE
Democrat joins in wishing for the
happy young couple much Joy anA
prosperity IN their welded lie.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-31
PROGRESS CLUB.

The Progress Club spent an In
teretsing afternoon Monday at the
home Of Mrs. d. Glen Martin.
DR.. o. w. Holmes %Autocrat Of
The Breakfast Table" was the sui.
iect Of study and discussion under
The able Leadership of Mrs. Addison
Kendall, assisted by Mrs. Torrey and
Mrs. Cox.
Mrs. Kendall gave some interest.
ing preliminary remarks, introduc-
tory to the work Of the afternoon,
after which Mrs. Cox and Mrs. Tor
rey gave readings from the Auto
crat. This was followed by quota
,tions which were read by the mem
bers present, taken from DR.. Holmes
work. At the close Of the program,
Mrs. DR.. Russell very kindly favored
the club with two piano selections.
The Club meets with Mrs. Barry on
next Monday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1913-10-31
TIN WEDDING

Mr.. and Ms. Joe Stuky Of Wheat
land township, were given a very
pleasant surprise Tuesday In the
form Of a tin wedding, this being
their tenth anniversary. About II o.
clock the crowd gathered at the home
Of Ed Bradshaw and then proceeded
over to Stukey's, all bringing well
filled baskets Of good things to eat.
and In few minutes there was a big
spread fit for a king. They receiv-
ed many useful and valuable pres
ents.
Those invited were Messhs. and
Mesdames Joe Riddle, John Jonas,
J. P. Harrington, NJ. A. Stickney, |.
G. Reidl, A. W. Larkin, H. B. Jonas,
Geo. Boyle, Goe. Murdy, I. Sessna,
W. L. Sticlmey, E. ]. Susank, Ed
Bradshaw, F. r. Budig, Art Boyle, Ed
Finn, Mano Stuhey, and Miss E0a
Shelton. AN left wishing Mr.. end
Mrs. Stukey many happy returns Of
the day.-Stickney Correspondent IN
the Dispatch.