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The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25

As a result Of shooting scrape
at Portal last Saturday afternoon
at about two O'Clock Bert Woods OF
the gateway city lies in hospital
lowering between life and death.
while his assailant Is in the GUS
tody of the sheriff here. and will
be given preliminary hearing as
soon as it can be ascertained Wheth-
er or not Woods will survive.
Lem Haynes. negro, who had
made his home at Portal during
the past two months, having come
down from his homestead in Cana-
da north Of that city, fired five
shots at Woods from .32 caiiDe:
revolver. one bullet striking the
victim in the nose and glancing to
one side, and the other striking
him Just over the heart. The sec
ond bullet also glanced after hit
ting rib and lodged near the
back bone. This. bullet was eS.
tracted, but the first one still re-
mains somewhere in Mr.. Woods
head. and cannot be located The
other three shots went wild.
MI. Haynes is a law abiding. citi-
zen. though very ignorant, and 1t
seems that the young men at .'er-
tai took fancy to teasing him.
He is SIS years old, and ia6 lived
in North Dakota for something
like u years. According to
Haynes. Woods was the worst one
in the bunch about bOtlering him.
and for two months whenever he
met the negro he abused him.
Haynes stood this as long as he
could, and finally went to Woods
mother and asked her if she could
not make the, boy behave himself,
and she replied that she could not,
and told Haynes to do what he
could for himself about making
the boy quit bothering people.
A few days before the crime was
committed Haynes was in a room
in hotel and overheard Woods
tell someone that because he
(Haynes9 had been up 10 the house
and told Mrs. Woods to make her
son behave himself Haynes had 10
die. : Owing to- his ignorance
Haynes thought that. this threat
meant something. ana TOOK the
next train: to Minot where he OBJ
tainedea revolver, and returned to
Portal the evening before the
shooting took place.
Haynes was sitting in the. pool
hall Saturday afternoon " h n
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25
Will. START 4
SKUNK FARM !

Sheldon, N. D.. Feb. 24-A. Ran,
omSscountys skunk farm for. the
purpose OF. breeding and raising tho
animals for profit are among pos
.sibilities, according to the present
plans. Carl Christmann, the we'll
known trapper living on the Shey-
enne river east of Anselm, recent
sly dug ont a den of eleven. cap
turing them allye. 9 He. is building
an enclosure to keep the animals
in and has sent away for male
animal OF the pure black variety
and will breed only the best fprs
for market. A good black skunk
skin. will bring as high as S. to
$40. Numerous farms Of this
kind are being established through
out the United States and it is
said they annually produce a large
revenue.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25
SLEEP WALKER
NEARLY ff0ztN

New Leipzig. N. d., Feb. "a
John Kuck. farmer near here, Ia q
sleep walker. ;. Recently ile jumped
through the second story window
of his farm home and walked q
mile to the Heinhold We're home.
barefooted. clad only in night shirt.
and during 20 degrees below zero
weather. He was awakened by
the time he reached the place
where he was taken in. A physi-
clan summoned found Kuck had
badly frozen his fee; ana legs. and
had sustained a deep cash in his
abdomen, requiring many stitches
when he jumped through the win
dow. He was today taken to, a
hospital for treatment.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25
Lawrence Larson Announces
Himself For County Office

because he is hard up and needs
the position, nor for any other
reason than that he wantsis the
place and is willing to earn the
salary. He has not made any
promises to anyone in exchange for
votes or support. and We defy any
one to show us where he makes any
such promises in the future. He
is not tied down to anyone, and In
case he Is chosen for the place. he
will be able to do as his conscience 8
dictates, and not as someone tells
him to do. He is heavy.s tax
payer, and has the interests Of the
taxpayers at heart, anu can be de-S
pended upon to do what Is right at
every turn Of the rnad. s 1.y ~
AS stated above ME-. Larsen is
well known to everyone in this.
section of the cOunty@as an honest.
upright. successful business man
and farmer, one sWho attends strict
ly to his own business. and one
who never failed to carry ont I
contract or agreement. Anyone
who has had business dealink1 Wit h
him cannot help but admire HIS
straight forward VIC IN dpings
things open and aboveboard, and
we know that he will get the vote
Of everyone that has his acquain
ance. ". .s3. DIS
Sa$ Az. We are quite sure that better
man for the place cannot be foun1s
In. the county. and that r. hOne9ty,
Integrity, courtesy Willingness To-
work and earn his salary, and VI \
short, actual service to- the taxpay-
ers. count for anything. Mr.. .ar-s
sen will be our next COUNTY treas
5urer and will be elected byS 4 large,
majority over an nyone hat q Init 1aE
choose to run against him
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25
THE xENMJAR||.E: n: STATE
BANKS CONSOLIDATE

Kenmare, N. D.. Feb. 24.-A
change Of no little Importance in
Northwestern North Dakota bank
Ing circles was effected this week
when a deal was completed where
by. the Citizens Bank of Kenmare
was consolidated with the Farmers
and Merchants Bank of this city
III. T. Sands. for number OF years
principal owner aid lin charge Of
the Norma State Bank effected
the consolidation. and. becomes one
Of the principal stockholders IN
the new institution.
BY the terms Of the transaction,
the Farmers and Merchants Bank
interests purchased outright, all
the stock and real estate Of the
Citizens Bank, and became the sole
owners OF the property held by
that institution. including the Citi-
zens banking house and other
pieces of real estate.
In the change only one new stock
holder, Mr.. Sands, is added to the
Farmers and Merchants Bank. j.
L. Wemark will continue as presi-
dent, H. T. Sands and A. q. Eng
dahl become vice presidents, H. c..
Dahl cashier, and a board of dir
#eptors consisting of, j IS l.. Wemark,
IA. @. Engdahl, H. T. Sands, H. G.
Dahl and H. o: Lincoln were elect-
ed. :5s. 5s Il, .fsS.s5s:
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25

It is with pleasure that we pub
lish the announcement Of Lawrence
Larsen in this issue Of The Tribune
as a candidate for the Office of
county treaurer of Burke county
on the Republican ticket. as we
feel that more competent, more
trustworthy, more dependable, or
q more honest man for the place
cannot be found in Burke county.
We know that the Office will be
properly looked after II Mr.. Larsen
receives the nomination and eles-
ton.
II Mr.. Larsen is well known to ev-
eryone in this section Of the coun-
ty. and we doubt If he has single
enemy anywhere. He came to old
Ward county in 1897 and for a
time resided at Minot, where he
was in business. In 1899 he came
here and settled on homestead
south OF town where he continued
to reside until the present time.
He always proved himself to be a
hard worker, took a great interest
in his farm and improved same
until he now has one Of the best
places In his neighborhood. He
also bought additional land and
now has quite large farm.
While living In Burke county Mr..
Larsen was married and is now the
father OF five children. He has
held various township Offices,
bought grain two years. and for a
time was employed as book keeper
T. n him
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25
miles north Of this city.

miles north Of this city.
Mngsbury is manager of the
Farmers company, and had been
cleaning and shipping fax during
the afternoon. His heiper, frank
Devall, was in a bin In the top Of
the elevator and about 6 o'clock
came down and noticed the: ma
chinery was running slowly and
very soon stopped. He made all
examination and found trap door
open which led under the engine
room to the main drive shaft.
Just under the floor here $, he
found the clothing of the unfor>
tunate man. He had been caught
on some bolts on the shaft coupl-
ing and his body was wedged be-
tween the joist and the shaft so
tightly that it had stopped the
gasoline engine furnishing power
for the, elevator.
The man was not dead but was
unconscious. Devall was unable to
extricate Kingsbury alone anu 80.
cured help from across the road.
When the body was gotten clear
from the shaft life was extinct.
Death was caused by serious injur-
les to the head and legs of the
victim. Both legs and one arm
We're mangled and there We're q
number Of wounds OH the head.
Kingsbury was 61 years old, was
prominent in local circles and
leaves a widow and eight children
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25
FOR SELLING WATER

Its mighty funny thing if a
man can't sell water in prohibi-
ton state without being arrested
and thrown in JAIL" declared John
St. Claire Of HaYre. Mont. when
grabbed by Chief Peter Timboe at
Devils Lake for selling perfectly
good water to an Indian. =.
1t was Poor ,Lo, with heap appe-
tite for an alcohol toddy. tina:
raised the disturbance, for he paid
st. Claire a dollar for a quart OF
what he supposed was alcohol: The
Indian lodged the charge of obtain
ing money under false pretenses
against the Hayre man.
Eyes, they'd pinch me for selling
booze in North Dakota, and now
they pinch me for not selling it,
insists St. Claire. II guess it's a
case of damned ;if you do and
damned if you don't
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25
Bowbens Burke County, North Friday, February

culated in Minot and will be pre-
sented to the board shortly.
In the petition, the commission
ers are asked not only to rescind
such settlement, but they also are
asked to institute proceedings
against the State Loan Co., for the
recovery Of all the taxes originally
assessed. -. -
The. settlement between the coun-
~ and the State Loan Co., was
made after the loan concern had
started suit against the county to
have the assessment set aside AZ
excessive and illegal,
Settlement was perfected BY the
county under provision laid down
by the last legislature, since de-
clared unconstitutional, by which
provision the legislature attempted
to create basis for the settlement
OF all old assessments which might,
at that time, lave been placed in
Jeopardy through litigation.
The provision was made part
OF the moneys and credits act of
the state legislature, since declared
unconstitutional, and in it's decision
of this issue, the supreme court
took occasion to score quite round
ly the inclusion Of certain features
in the law.
Under the provision in question.
the counties were authorized to ac-
cept rs per cent of the moneys and
credits taxes that might be tied up
in litigation, and it was such set
Element that Ward county made.
This settlement, it is now contend
ed, was illegal and without war;
rant of law, in view Of the fact
that the measure under which it
was made has been since declared
illegal.
While the petitions are now be-
ing circulated in the city of Minot,
particularly among delegates to the
Equity convention, they will also
be generally circulated in the coun-
ty before presentation to the COM
missioners.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25
Charged With Break
ing Into &. n. Cars

Minot. N. d., Feb. 24.--Gust FL
low. Jim Pikidis, Frank Mochisko
and Tom Lakis, four Greeks, who
have been employed on railroad
section near this city, were arrest
ed late Saturday night by the po-
lice on warrants charging them with
breaking into Great Northern box
cars and stealing large quantities
of =. provisions saande meats. The
charge Of grand larceny was lodged
against them. They were arraigh-
ed before Justice Lynch and waiv-
cd preliminary hearings. They
were bound over to the district
court in $500 bail each.
The men arc accused Of breaking
into Great Norther.. cars and TAX
ing out large quantities Of meats
and provisions. Among the items
enumerated are 200 pounds CT fresh
beef, 60 pounds of sausage, cab
bage and other vegetables. Much
of the property was recovered by
the officials.
They will likely be tried at the
special term OF the district court
which has already been called. J.
J. Coyle is attorney for the de-
fcndants.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25

DIR. G. L. Christesen, chiropractor,
who was compelled to close his Of
ficc for time last month and tho
fore part of this month ON, aeedunt
of being unable to get fuel. has; re-
opened it again, and will hereafter
be in town every day. His Office
hours will be from two until five
O'Clock each afternoon. and he,.will
use the balance Of the day in look
ing after outside calls. He has
quite number Of patients, all OF
whom will be glad to learn that he
is now able to be in town every
day again. %.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25
4 RUSTY PISTOL
CAUSES ACCIDENT

yVyndmere; NJ. D., Feb. 24,Ed.
Abel. employed on the Case farm
two. miles southeast Of Mel LeOd, was
shot while combing his hair before
al mirror last Friday morning. By
the accidental discharge Of rusty
pistol i III the hands of the 4-year-
old son az Mr.. Case, who was play
ING on the floor behind him. The
bullet caused q very serious wound.
entering Just below the right ear
and lodging IN his head DR..
Ssherping Of this place was called
and gave him what medical attend a.;
ance was necessar Unless COM
splications set in before the bullet
can be l0cat ted he will recover. st5$ #$S
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25

the rescue, and in a few moments
had the blazing clothing cxtinguish-
ed. However, in spite of the quick
work her clothing was literally
burned from her body and the
flesh badly scared. DR.. Rainville
was immediately called and every
thing possible is being done to re-
lieye the patients suffering, al
though grave hopes are held for
her recovery. Since the foregoing
put in type Miss Miller died lato
this evening. -
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25
BURIED UNDER MASS
OF GOAL AN0 DIRT

Sentinel Butte, N. d.. Feb. "a
Harry ranick, aged 25. young far
mer near here was securing load
of coal from a Ignite mine when.
a great mass OF coal and dirt fell
from the top Of the tunnel burying
him. When others dug their way.
through to. him he was dead Of
suffocation. He leaves a wife and
one child.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25
By STEAM
From An ENGINE

Marmarth, N. p., Feb. 24.-Es-
Gaping steam from a locomotive is
believed to have. caused Ed Ander-
son q .rancher near, .Rhame to step
from q side track In front Of an
engine, which ran over him. He
was found several hours Later, but
had suffered SO from exposure and
loss sSof blood, medical aid was un--
awaiting. The body 1ias been tax.
EN- to southern Minnesota for burial
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25
Y lallYs GERIOU BURNED.

Crosby Eagl frightful acci-
dent occurred lat the home Of II.
zzA. Mohler this morning about 8 Q.
o'clock when Mrs Rose Miller, ems
spiOyed sas domestic, ], !, was seriously
burned some nlanner her
clothing became saturated with \
Kerosene ana ignit ga and 5she was
% lAltnK en she rilshed
gtr0M thA house. Il 1l0hleF Watn
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25
COUNTY SETTLEMENT
QECLhkED ILLEGAL

ss dinot, u. Feb Editions
asking the board OF commts9sto y . nersg g g
,of Ward count TO- Eresctnd the set
tlementaO the case Of the State
"a. against Ward county BY
which pstt cement the count ilc5i AZ
cent i 81 10 O0sss IN pay yinent 0f taxes
sassrs s.aIIs q sin !, {, 70 bsins 81 Ess
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25

Il. a. SlefOn0wicZ, Nutary Pub,
tic, Once In The Tribune l!nii,1ine.
Bow bells, Moth Dakota. n .u
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1916-02-25

A receipt was found in his clothes
which showed that ne mad taken:
out a $4,000 railroad insurance
policy good for twcnty-four hours
Saturday night before he left Min
neapolis. Flagen died within tho
twenty-four hours. '..-- ~
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
evening; a very pleasant sOcial evening

evening; a very pleasant social evening
was spent.
DR.. and Mrs. J. B. Derrickson enter
tanned a number of friends at a dinner
last Saturday
The last meeting of the Sunshine
Society was held at the home of Mrs.
Harry Werley. The ladies' have ar
ranged to take up some special work at
each meeting. The next meeting will
be held at the home Of Mrs. Maria
Darby where fancy baskets will be
made for scattering cheer
The New Description StereOpticon
Entertainment will be held in the Town
Hall. Friday evening, March 54th, Z 30
P. NJ. 1t will be given by Rev. w. A.
Stewart, of Camden. and is entitled,
In His Steps or What Would Jesus
Do, from the famous book by DIR. e.
NJ Sheldon. Admission for adults, zoe.
Children, 10 cents. Proceeds for Sun
shine Society.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson. of Federals-
burg. Md, were the guests of Mrs. M.
A. Boone last week.
Mrs. Rachel Carlisle and Mrs. John
W. Townsend are visiting in Baltimore.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
BURRsVILLE.

Mrs. Otis Stafford and son Clayton
spent a few days last week the guest
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Myers in Clayton, Del.
Mr. and Mrs. Amos Layton enter
tanned Mr.. Voss from Hartley a part
of last week. He was here represent
ing and doing work in behalf of the
Red Men.
AIessrs. Salisbury and Arthur Rus
sell have returned home after a brief
visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. G..
L. Blades. The trip was specially
made to visit their sister, Miss Iva
Russell, who is very i'll.
Rev. V. P. Northrup, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal Church of Har-
rington, Del. preached a very inter-
esting sermon to good audience on
Sunday. It is hoped his sermon will
enlighten and help each hearer.
c. N. Fountain and son Harvey,
spent Tuesday with Mr.. and Mrs. ].
L. Stevens at Harrington, Del.
r. H. Stafford was a Baltimore Wis
itor this week.
Mrs. Kathrine Stokes Is confined to
the house under DR.. w. w. Colds
bOro's treatment.
The L. and T. Club of Mrs. David
s. Ramsdell, Of "The Pines," Denton,
Nd. met at the home of Mrs. Emile
H. Sapp on Tuesday afternoon, March
14th. After the business had been
transacted a luncheon was served at
four p. m.
Chester Baker is very sick at his
home near town His speedy recovery
Is desired by his many friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Billings and
son, Donald. and Mr.. and Mrs M L.
Wyatt, Of Denton, were highly enter
tanned at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. H. Sapp, on Sunday.
VIM. Philip Cheezum and Miss
Helen X. Ross were quietly married
at the NJ. E. parsonage in Denton, Md,
Wednesday, March Sth, by Rev. H. A.
G. Westerfield. They will reside on
a farm near fredericksburg. Md.
Mrs. Mary Stafford and Miss Lola
Fountain spent Wednesday at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John Thawley,
'Chilton's."
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
MAGNOLIA.

The Women's Christian Temperance
Union were royalty entertained at the
fome of Mr.. and Mrs B B. White on
ast Thursday evening Tweuty-three
members and two visitors were present.
The president called the meeting to order
and in the absence of the evangelistiC
superintendent. conducted the devotional
meeting, when every member and one
visitor responded with a scripture verse
containing the word Trust, a united
way of bringing the word into the meet
ing. The business session was full of
interest and aggressive work shown
along the different lines. A parliament
iary drill was given and an invitation
extended to meet with Mrs. ]. w Will
cults OH the second Thursday evening in
April. which was accepted with thanks,
and adjournment made. The social hour
vas in charge of Mrs. Enice Jackson;
Mighty Meu," Mrs Hettie Conner;
reading, Mrs. Joyce's Day of Tragedy"
Mrs. Ethel Collins; reading, Waiting
for Father" Mrs. Kathryn Knight.
Song, "Woman's Cause Shall Win, {"
concluded the program. The hostess
VAS assisted in serving by her mother,
MIS- wary DuhuuOu anu MIS-. AdLuTyn
Knight.
Miss Emma Conner. superintendent of
Social Meetings and Red Letter DAYS in
the Women's Christian Temperance
Union here, will celebrate the anniver-
sBry of Gen Neal Dow at her home on
next Monday evening by holding par
Tor social, to which all members of the
Union are invited with the privilege of
bringing one.
Rev. Leolan Jackson filled the pulpit
at FELTON, and assisted Rev W. E. Mat
thews with revival services on Wednes-
day evening.
Mrs John W. Wright is the guest of
Mrs Howell Miflin at Rehoboth Beach.
James W Kerbin and wife have re-
turned to their home after having spent
the winter with James w. Kerbin and
family in New York City.
Mrs R. Z Stout has been a recent
visitor of Mrs. w. NJ. Matthews at FELTON,.
Frederick Davidson, of Viola, is visit
ing relatives here
Henry Graham is visiting his brother,
Eben Graham, in Wilmington.
John Jackson went to Wilmington to
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
GLENDALE.

Ellemdale Council No. 81, Jr. o. U. A
NJ, will give a banquet this Friday even
ing in lester Hall to their members ant
families.
A Mr.. Hudson, of Millsboro, Is in towr
to organize an orchestra; if possible, he
will also teach vocal lessons.
The entertainment given Saturday
evening by the Ladies Aid was enjoyed
by large audience; the net proceeds
amounted to fifteen dollars.
On SUNDAY morning. while getting
breakfast, Mrs Kate Welch suffered a
stroke of paralysis and at this writing is
but little improvei J.. We hope for her
speedy recovery.
Mrs. Edward Macklin, of Clayton, was
calling on relatives and friends in town
on Mondsy.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. o. Jester. of Will
mington, and MIR. and Mrs. L. c. Dunn
of Dover, were week end guests at the
home of H. w. Jester.
Mr.. and Mrs Harvey Coverdale, OF
Wilmington. and Mrs. Florence Russell
of Lewes, have been visiting their mother
Mrs J.. H Jester.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jehu Hudson. of George
town, spent Saturday and Sunday with
11E anu H1TS n r. WUlluGYs
We are glad to report the condition Of
Mrs. John Argo. who for the past ten
days has been very i'll with pneumonia,
improved at this writing.
Mrs. Reuben Smith was suddenly
called to Wilmington on Thursday on
account Of illness.
H. w. Jester last week purchased q
new seven passenger Buick touring car
Mrs Mary c. Reed has returned after
spending some time with her daughter
Mrs. W. S P. Combs. of Middletown.
R. B. Elliott, of Seaford, was a pleas
ant caller in town on Friday.
Miss May Thayer, who has been visit
ing'her old home at East New Market.
Md, has returned home
George Plum, of Newark, N J., Is
spending some time in town
A B and Shadow Social will be held
at Calhouu's School House next Thurs
day evening. There will be ice cream
and cake for sale. II that day be stormy
the next clear night. Everybody is
cordially invited.
Fred Milman, formerly of this place.
but now of New Haven, Conn. is spend
ing week with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Joshua Milman.
Peggy Truth.
Milford chronicle., 1916-03-17
DrY Goods 6ept

sight to see the porkers, for they are the
kind that put money to your bank &C
count.
Mrs Leon Kelley is on the sick list
this week.
Ralph Ackerman, OF Washington, D..
c., is the guest of his aunt, Mrs James
Thompson of town.
Robert Davidson, of Delaware Citv, is
spending his vacation with his parents,
Bir. and Mrs. William z. Davidson.
Mr.. and Mrs Willis Pardee, of Viola,
spent Sunday with relatives in town.
Rufus Burris. of Wilmington. spent
Sunday with his family at the Beach
Hotel.
Capt Edward Davenport, of Milford.
spent the weekend with his family here.
Mr. Moore. the Government Inspector
who is on the job with the dredge work
ing in the Mispillion, was town visitor
on Sunday.