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The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07
Son Of P. J. Me-
Cumber Is Shot

Washington, Dec 6.-Donald Nc
Cumber, son of Senator and Mrs.
P. ]. McCumber of North Dakota,
is In the naval hospital at Norfolk
suffering from a bullet wound in
the left shoulder accidentally in
f1icted by one Of 1lis mates Friday
night. The young man is in train
ing in the naval: reserve camp at
Norfolk and expected to go into ac-
tive service shortly. Senator and
Mrs. McCumber went to Norfolk
Saturday and returned to Washing
ton today.
Donald was to go on watch at
10 p. m. Friday" the senator said
today. "As usual,o he had laid
down on couch before being call
ed. The last he remembers was
going to sleep, and the next, about
an hour afterward, the surgeons
were working on him.
1.-TWO of his mates reported that
they were handling one of the ships
revolvers and that 1t was accident
ally discharged The bullet struck
him just below the collar bone on
the left side, passed through the
neck and lodged in muscles about
midway between the left side and
the back part Of the opposite side
from which the bullet entered.
How 1t ever escaped striking a vital
spot is simply marvel. 1t evi-
IDENTIFY passed back Of the vertical
cords and injured them, whether
permanently l cannot say. An op-
Grafton probably will not be at
tempted because surgeons fear it
would be very dangerous
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07

Arrangements are being made. by
the members OF the Seimers band to
give a grand concert at the Royal
Theatre on Thursday evening of
next week. and we have every rea-
son to believe that this event will
in every way be just as big a sue
cess as any entertainment ever CIV
en- here before by the band boys.
The program given below consists
Of both the classical and the every
day music. and those who attend
will find that music will be render
ed which everyone will be able to
appreciate. The band now con-
sists of 26 members, all have uni
forms. and the organization is just
year old. This concert is, given
to celebrate the annual birthday of
the first band ever organized in this
vicinity that proved to be a big sue
cess in every way. The members
are continuing to practice every
week and becoming more efficient
as time goes on. Several new mem
bers' will be added before the first
of the year when the membership
will be 80 or over. The boys will
call on our people with the tickets
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07

Someone last Sunday night got
into the Kaser pool hall through
the front door and took $1.7O in
cash from the cash register and a
quantity Of cigars. The work was
evidently done by some boys of the
city. The glass in the front door
Of the place was broken some time
ago and heavy card board was be-
ing used In Its stead until new
glass could be procured. A hole
was cut In this card board large
enough to get persons hand
through and the catch loosened on
the lock. 1t Is understood that
some cigars were also taken from
the P. D. Peterson store on the
SUNDAY before. Up until the pres
ent time no arrests have been made
In either case.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07

make his permanent home.
In our opinion this sale will prove
to be the biggest money saver of
any sale ever held in Bowbells, and
we would advise our readers to
come in and take a look at the many
bargains offered The entire stock
must be sold, ana inasmuch as
many articles were purchased be-
fore the big raise in prices during
the past six months, the goods in
nearly all cases will now be sold for
less than wholesale. Mr.. Blenkner
is willing to make a big sacrifice in
order to get out to the ranch in the
shortest possible time where his
services are badly needed, and the
prices don't mako so much differ
ence to him as the quick sales. He
has contracted with the Flick Sales
Co. not for ten days sale, nor a
Is days sale, but for a sale Of the
entire stock, and this firm will stay
On the job until the building is
empty or the stock is sold to an
other owner.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07
COVER STRAWBERRIES

Strawberries should be covered
with 3 or inches of clean straw
now. 1t will not hurt II there is
some snow on the ground. The
straw covering will prevent the
thawing and freezing in the spring
and the straw can be left on cou-
pie of weeks after the strawber-
ries would be growing If uncovered.
This holding back the berries with
the straw mulch orten times delays
the blossoming enough to- escape a
frost and so saves the berry crop.
Agr. Ext Dept, N. D. Agr. College.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07
FRIEND DROPS BULLET
.. INTO MANS MOUTH

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 6.-Dr.
l.. D. Dunlap was called upon Sat-
urday evening to operate in an in
jury case rather unique. H. E.
Martin Of Mofit was brought in
with a 22-calibre rife bullet lodged
in his throat. The bullet was
dropped, and not shot into that
lodging place.
Martin was lying back in a bar
ber's chair with his mouth open,
laughing at some jest, when a
friend slipped up behind him and
dropped the bullet down his throat.
Encountering no opposition, the
metal pellet kept On going until it
stopped at the base of his tongue,
where it resisted all his efforts to
remove 1t.
The joke taking serious turn,
Martin was hurried to Bismarck
hospital, and specialist called.
The bullet was removed without
serious difficulty, and no lasting
harm has resulted.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07
SeimePs Brass Band To
... Appear. in Concert Work

and every person should buy as
many as he can afford, as the money
raised by this event goes into the
band treasury Adult tickets will
be sold for SO cents. and children's
tickets at rs cents. The program
to be rendered Is as follows:
PROGRAM
March-The Ambassador -. Band
Schottish-Harvest Party -. Band
Andante and Waltz-Danube
Waves ... -. .>.... Band
March-Washington Post -. Band
Song-It's Long Way to Dixie
-. ...... Marguerite Robbins
Piano Solo-Myrtle, .Philo Schultz
Five Minutes Intermission
Overture -. ......... Orchestra
Vocal Selection ..... H. A. Hanson
Clarinet Solo-Long Long Ago..
r. 0loHeIS .
vocal DueC ....s.. MIS-.
Donovan and Mrs. Hilgendorf
March-New Hartford ..... Band
Overture-Mignonette ...... Band
Sacred---I Can Hear My Saviour
March song-Long Live Our U. s.
VI "A. .'.'''. ..'.'.'' Donu
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07
b|enkner Mercantile Co.
Going Out Of Business

The Blenkner Mercantile Co. of
this city is going out of business
and will during the next few weeks
sell it's entire stock of high grade
merchandise at rediculously low
prices. A double page ad in this
issue of The Tribune gives full par
ticulars In regard to the sale zand
gives a number of the many hars
gains that, may be obtained while
the sale lasts. Mr.. Blenkner has
determined to dispose of his entire
stock in the shortest time possible,
and has employed the Flick Sales
Co. of Minneapolis to conduct the
sale. After the stock is reduced to
a minimum, what is left will be sold
in one lump to someone by this
sales firm. Mr.. Blenkner author
ICES us to state that the fixtures
have already been sold, and that
the Flick Sales Co. will have buy
er here for what stock Is left after
the conclusion Of the sale. After
disposing of the entire stock Mr..
Blenkner will move out to his ranch
in Montana where he intends to
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07
OFFICERS
-Ef..sG-.s'"n. E... ....
ROUNDUP PASTOR

4ssz Mandan, N. D., Dec 6.-Startl-
inx evidence was brought to light at
the preliminary examination con
Quoted by the government in the
case of Rev. j. Fontana, German
Evangelical minister at New Salem,
N. D.. who with r. A. schreibner,
former auditor of Mercer. county,
was bound over to the United States
district court by United States Com
missioner E. r.. Lanterman, on the
charge of sedition.
Evidence was introduced by the
government through witnesses who
testified that the pastor had op-
posed the sale of Liberty Loan
Bonds. was against the administra-
tion. and had charged the president
with using the whip-hand to get
across the declaration Of war
against Germany. Testimony was
also introduced showing that he
had made statements to certain
Re6gCross workers that the United
states should not expect German.
Americans to subscribe, and OF giv-
inK out a certain paper to a worker
to read which criticized the head of
the American Red Cross.
-. A, Poddol, assistant cashier of
thS Farmers & Merchants State
Bank, testified that In q sermon
Fontana said that as the Lord had
been on the side Of the Israelites, so
God was protecting Germany against
her enemies. He stated In his tes-
timony that on returning to his
home he called up the pastor to
make sure that he understood the
statement, and that Rev. Mr.. Fon--
stana verified Il. John schadel,
another witness, saId he had quit
going to- church on Pentecost day,
that being the last time he attend
81. and ct that line the pastor had
prayed to God 70 give victory to
Germany and to destroy her ene-.
aaies. N 3. .
mi further testimony from schadel
!, 80 70 to the effect that Foltana had
made this. prayer repeatedly; that
sftar the United States had declar-s
IF. war, 1 schadel protested and said
II sFontana that he hoped he would
1top making such remarks, Final
IL. being too good . citizen OF the
United States. schadel quit in dis
gust & s5S .s.ss y. !.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07
CAUGHT IN CAvt:|N;
!. PALS RESCUE Him

Minot, N, D., Dec. 6.-Workmen
rescued Hans Anderson Friday at
ternoon after he had been buried in
a ditch on First street northeast
when large slice 'of earth caved in
on him while he was laying city
water pipe, it became known last
night. Anderson saw the earth
sliding in time to stand upright,
which probably saved him from re-
cefving fatal injuries.
Fellow employees Immediately
shoveled the earth away and extri-
Gated Anderson. He was taken to
a local hospital and 1t was ascer-
tained that he had sustained q brok-
en- left arm near the shoulder. The
fracture lis said to be the most SER
ious the medical profession has had
to- deal with: # HI.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07

Hans Olson arrived here the fore
part of the week from Mcintosh,
Mimi, and is spending the week in
assisting his mother in getting her
affairs all settled up here, after
which she will accompany him to
his Minnesota home and reside
there with him, The personal pro-
perty will be sold at public auction
at the Olson place southeast of town
on Saturday of, this week. A big
ad in this issue of The Tribune gives
a list of the property to- be sold, as
we'll as other particulars. .,lrt.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07

market, said that one evening fol-
lowing the German victory over
Italy, Rev. Mr.. Fontana came into
his stores : Thiel testified that the
pastor did not see anyone. there,
and he heard someone make re-
mark that italian sausagesp ought
to be cheap. now. y Thiel. said it
might have been. that Fontana said
it, but he would not swear to it.
! When the accused was called, he
admitted praying almost every Sun
day for his old fatherland = before
the United States declared war.
He said he could not helm but be-
lieve and wish for the success of
Germany before war was declared.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07
ORGANIC MATTER IN SOIL

organic mater serves many pur-
poses in the soil. In decaying it
helps make plant food in the soil
available as we'll as that in the Or
ganic matter. The humus formed
when 1t decays helps hold the avail
able plant food till the plant can
use it. The organic matter makes
the soil more friable and less likely
to puddle and cake into hard Jumps.
1t also reduces erosion. The or
ganic matter plays a most import
ant part in the soil and as it de-
Gays it needs to be added quite Of
ten. The best form in which to
add it is as. manure, and the land
should every few years be put into
some crops as grasses or legumes
which also add organic matter.
Agr. Ext. Dept, N. D.. Agr. College.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07

Don't spoil your eyes with poor
light. Make your holiday season
pleasant by getting one of those
new gas lamps. They are inexpen-
sive and easy to operate. Let us
show them to, you. Stromberg
Heating & Plumbing Co. 27-2t
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07
l,43O Rabbits Are
Killed in Big Drive

New England, N. D., Dec. g.
Eighty hunters, taking part in an all
day drive, slaughtered 1870 rab-
bits. The hunters included nearly
all of New England's business men,
and were divided into equal squads
and were captained by J. J. Murphy
and C. A. Potter. Col. M. H. FL
liott acted as Judge, and made the
official count.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07

+ The hay sale held on Tuesday of
this week at the Shockley hay
slough proved a big success in every
way. All the hay On the place was
sold with the exception of two
stacks, and same brought prices OF
from $500 to- $500 per ton in
the stack. Auctioneer C. J. Ko-
priva had charge Of the selling.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07
WAR AND HEALTH

It is a patriotic duty to guard
ones health. more IS expected of
each individual in war times. When
in good health person can do the
most work. Good plain nourish>
ing food and plenty of fresh air in
the home and especially in the
sleeping rooms. are important aids
in maintaining good health. Agr.
Alxt. l1x,t. Dept, N. p. Agr. College.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07
BEACH man KILLED
WHEN HORSE FELL

Beach, N. D., Dec. 6.-Whle pre-
pairing to start on a horseback ride
with lady friend, Albert Plenge, a
young rancher, jerked the horses
head with such force while mount
ing it that the animal fell over
backward and mined Plenge be-
meath. the saddle horn crushing his
chest, killing him almost instantly.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07

Services will be hold at the First
Presbyterian church in Bowbells on
Sunday, Dec. 8 at 1850 p. m. Spe-
rial music will be rendered.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07

]: Magazines as Xmas. Gifts Moth
ing more pleasing for every mem=.
.ber of the family: subscribe now,
NJ "a. Jensen, Phone 81, Il
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07

Don't fail to attend the Elsie
Olson auction sale tomorrow. Read
the ad In this issue Of The Tribune.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07

J. E. Holtz Of Paynesville, Mimi,
was in the city a few days the fore
part of the week transacting busi-
ness matters
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-07
seven Y BUSHELS HE! IS 5. +.
THE AVERAGE YIELD

Bismarck, NJ. d.. Dec. 6.-Wheat
averaged seven bushels to the acre
\ in North Dakota this season. ac-
cor4tng to figures announced by
Com. of Ayr. and Labor J. N. Hagan.
He basis. his estimate on the re-
ports Of tanners and business men
In every county in the state and
considers it to be a very conserva-
tive one. The yield for the present
season shows a. total acreage of
wheat harvested Of 6.S34.615 acres.
which. at an average yield Of seven
bushels to the acre, gives a total
production of wheat for the state
Of 47,842,305 bushels.
Oats averaged thirteen bushels to
the acre, and barley an average
yield of nine bushels to the acre.
Figures on acreage were taken from
the assessors returns and the esti-
mates by the commissioner were de-
rived from reports from farmers,
representatives. senators and bank
ers. :~
The estimates by the commission
g.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-05
Half OF Last Years Imports.

y year ago more than twice as
many animals came into the United
States during the month Of -Septem-
Der. but over 1000 sheep were then ad-
mitted. The records are encourag-
ing after a quiet summer in the bu-
reau Of animal industry, and Il is ex-
pected there that more animals viii
enter as the cool months come on
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-05
WIingO Explains Details
OF Bond Payments To
AUoid Misunderstanding

Explaining details relative to the
possible forfeiture OF Liberty bonds
through nonpayment at banks, T.. NJ
Wingo. Of the bankers committee in
the campaign just started here, said
Friday morning:
For fear that there might be a
misunderstanding as TO forfeiture in
case OF nonpayment on bonds sold
through banks, on instruments j
would say that the loss to the de-
faulting subscriber in any event
would be that amount below its par
that the bond might sell for The
first issue has at no time sold so as
10 lose more than so cents on 500
bond. The new issue, bearing a high
er rate, should certainly do no worse
an any case OF forfeiture for non
payment Of instruments. the only pos
sible loss TO the subscriber would be
the difference between the face Of
the bond and its New York market
value; the subscribers full payments,
less only this difference, being re-
turned to him. as the banks could
not and would not confiscate any por-
ton of subscribers payments"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-05
IMPORTS
ARE INCREASING
September Record Double
That of August; Lacks
Lot of 1916.

More than twice as many animals
entered the United States through the
Fl Paso and Nogales ports during
September than in August In ALL
1898 animals were brought IN OF
horses, Il were taken to Arizona to
work. / TO New Mexico. 25 to Texas
for the same purpose, and five TO
Texas for sale. The useful mule also
came in goodly numbers. To Arizona
went II mules; Louisiana, 81; New
Mexico, one, and Texas 30, all for
work Five mules were brought into
FL PasO TO be sold
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-05
IIInd Nord for Pershing.


It was then that Capt Gimperling
offered the suggestion for the slogan
Of the campaign, Give Pershing
Push"
Replying to the suggestion Mr.. Tur-
ney said. we OF FL Paso have not
known Gen. Pershing for eight years
as you have, captain, but it has been
our privilege 10 know him for some
years and we deem IL fortunate that
we have known him Those Of US who
know him approve Of the movement
to make him q general and hope that
this congress will confer upon him
this honor. There viii be no people
more gratified to see this honor con-
ferred upon him than viii the people
OF e. Paso."
A. p. Coles announced he had ap-
peared before the clearing house as
ISOLATION at its meeting and said the
association had appropriated $500 Tor
publicity purposes in connection with
the campaign He also announced that
the banks had offered their advertis-
ing space TO the Liberty bond com
bishop Schiller Enthusiastic.
Bishop Anthony J. Schiller said. in
part: 7 am heart and soul. body and
mind in this proposition Our country
is at war and needs our help It is q
help that every citizen OF the United
States should give. There are thou
and are ready 70 shed their blood FOR
the cause There are many Of US who
cannot go to the front. but who are
privileged TO give money. But each
and every one Of US who love our
country should give TO its support We
who stay behind can do our part by
going down in our pockets and CIV
ing, according to our means Next 10
our love for God, our patriotism
comes"
Subscribe At Meeting.
julius A. Krakauer. representing
the firm Of krakauer, York q Moye,
S. /. said that in the first Liberty
bond campaign his firm bought 500
900 worth Of bonds and that IN TINS
campaign he was authorized to sub
scribe for SIS, 600 worth 7 feel what
my young officer friend said. that we
should give Pershing a push in this
campaign" the speaker said
Mr. WingO said that he received a
subscription OF $1,000 for the pur-
chase Of bonds from W. L Crockett, a
retired rancher Of New Mexico
Alr. Butler had received a subscrip-
ton Of $1,000 from another ranches
who did not want his name used.
First Luncheon Tuesday.
The first luncheon Of the commit
Zee of the campaign will be held at
Hotel Sheldon Tuesday noon
The army officers present repre-
senting the government were; CapL
]. Kenard, seventh cavalry; Capt W.
I II. Harrison, 18th field artillery; capt
| n n. Gimperling. 64th infantry; Lieut.
| T C Black. 34th infantry, and Lieut.
/ Wingate Battle, fifth cavalry
/ c. Z. Kelly, chairman, announced the
members of his committee as follows:
! sam Dreben. H /. Hail. 2 W. Fltman
and Lamar Davis.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-05
DUTCH SUBMARINES WON'T
nE- lE-II-I IN DIR KAnl

The Hague, Holland. Oct. 5.-The
semi-official news agency states that
as the American government is not
permitting construction OF the sub
marines ordered for the Dutch colo
NAL navy. the Dutch government has
withdrawn the appropriation there
for. while efforts are being made TO
have them constructed elsewhere
abroad.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-05

Il was then that Capt. Gimperlinr
offered the suggestion for the slogan
Of the campaign, Give Pershing a
Push"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-05

The beautiful wall coating. Sani-
tary and durable Ask for color card
Our Service Department will help you
with your color schemes. Ask for our
paint man.
Lander Lumber Co.
Paint Department, Phone 2s2.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-05

event they were compelled 10 miss a
payment He said the labOring men
wanted to do their bit and would,
as they always have done Mr.. Wingo
replied that the banks were behind
the laboring men and would assist in
any way they could in aiding the
laboring men 10 complete the pur-
chase Of their bonds. even though
they were behind in one O. two pay o.
ments. The speaker said they sim
ply had TO show their EOoS intentions
and would then be given whatever
q ssh .
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-05

Lee Newman can get more money!
out Of your property. at a less cost.
than anyone else. Ask his clients.
Phone 1904. 905K S. FL Paso.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-05
Notice, Tenement Ownrrr.

Page Publicity Bureau-Advertising in
| al It's branches- Tele- zone IlIl.-Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-05
Eyes Examined

Geo ID. Kendall, 22S Mesa Ave,
Makes Glasses Right--Adv.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-10-05

One deer was Drought 70 IeAls TOT
exhibition purposes, ana 10 swine
came here TO be fed. OF cattle. "a
went to Arizona for slaughter, 1913 to
the same state to Craze, 90 to Mis-
souri, for grazing. 75S for slaughter.
and 10 Texas 1888 came TO Craze
Yearling steers numbering 1l,2S2
TWO year Olds. $50 three year Olds- 4S4
four wears olds. 10 bulls, $50 calves.
727 cows and II stays were num-
bered among the cattle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-08-17
Bed Spreads
AT SALE PRICES

72x84 Hemmed Crochet; $1.75 value,
$1.19
63x86 Hemmed Crochet, three-quar-
ter he'd size; $1.75 value, $1.39
78x88 Hemmed Crochet; 1925 value,
$1.79
88x96 Extra Large Crochet; S2.75
Value .'''.'....... '.''. PLUS
78x88 Scalloped Cut-coraer Crochet;
$500 value ,...... $2.49
$3.50 Satin Quilt ...... $2.70
$5.75 Satin Quilt .......... $3.50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-08-17

Boys RaincOats
AT SALE PRICES
Boys $3.50 Raincoats,
Sale Price $1.0S
Boys $500 Raincoats,
Sale Price $2.4S
Boys $500 Raincoats,
Sale Price sos
Boys $500 Rain Coats,
Sale Price $3.9S