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The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14
N. F. JEl|NEK TO
LEAVE FOR MONTANA

M. F. Jelinek, who during the
past few years held the position of
assistant cashier at the First Ma
tional Bank Of this city, has resign
ed to accept a more lucrative posi-
ton at the First National Bank at
Miles City, Mont. The resignation
takes effect on Jan. 1, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Jelinek leave about that date
for their new home. Mr.. Jelinek
has been employed in banks both In
this state and Montana ever since
he left school, and is one of the
most capable young men in this
line that was ever employed In Bow
bells. He understands banking in
its every detail is very careful and
courteous, and all people doing
business at the First National had
the highest regard for him. In
losin him the First National loses
a faithful employee, and the pa
irons of the bank one of the most
congenial and obliging assistant
cashiers that ever was employed
here. Mr.. Jelinek's place at the
First National will be taken by A.
E. Larson, who during the past
year has been employed as deputy
county treasurer of Burke county.
We do not believe that a more COM
petent, a more careful or more
obliging young man than Mr.. Lar
son could be found In the state, and
the First National is to be congratu-
lated on being able to- secure his
services. Before coming to Bow
bells to work in the treasurers Of
flee Mr.. Larson was employed at a
bank at Portal and is thoroughly
familiar with what work would be
required of him here.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14
Government: | War Savings
Stamps Sold Here Now

amount of earned interest on the
date it is redeemed.
These stamps are now On sale at
both the First State Bank of Bow
bells and at the postoffice and may
be bought in any quantities up to
100000. No person is allowed to
own. more than 100000 worth OF
these stamps or certificates at one
time. This system is especially de!
sirable for children and people who
would like to do their bit during
the war, but are not financially able
to buy liberty bonds, which are not
sold in less denominations than
$4,000. The system is proving
very popular among all who under
stand it, and lively sale is antici-
mated as soon as all the people be.
come familiar with the new plan.
In talking to The Tribune Cash.
ier J. G.. Johnson Of the First State
Bank told US that In his opinion the
plan adopted by the government
was about the best savings system
he had ever yet seen, It being very
simple and easily understood by
everyone, and the rate of interest
was a trif1e better than any other
loans made to the government, Nc
Investment could be made that
would be more safe, and a<person
owning these stamps or certificates
has something that is equally az
good as Liberty Bonds or currency
only there is more interest returns
in the certificates.
Either Cashier johnson of the
First State Bank or Postmaster G
A. Kopriva will be- more than glad
to explain the whole plan 60 any.
one that is interested.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14

facts connected with the affair, Mr..
Hegeland was loading up load of
straw from straw pile only few
rods from the barn on the farm on
which Nels and two other brothers
live. The buildings on the Tobias
Helgeland place are located about a
half mile east of the buildings on
the place of his brothers and he
had come down to their place for a
load of straw. Nels Helgeland had
been out hunting rabbits and upon
returning. to the house saw his
brother loading up load Of straw.
without stopping at the buildings
he went to where his brother was
and set the gun down. Neither
man spoke to the other, according
to his testimony. He started for a
fork which stood near with the in
tention of assisting his brother.
Then, he says, Tobias started for
the gun. Nels attempted to stop
him, but was too late, he succeeded
in getting it. Nels said he wrestled
with him. He also said that Tobias
said that either he would shoot him
self or he would shoot him. During
the encounter the gun was discharg-
ed and Nels fed to safety behind
the load and then on the barn. He
stated that he did not know wheth-
er or not Tabias fired at him but
that he had heard two more shots
fired while he was running for safe
ty. He remained IN the barn for
ten or fifteen minutes and then
went out to see what had happen
ed. He called to Tobias but receiv-
ed no reply. When he reached him
he was lying in the straw with the
gun under him.
The rife was of large calibre
and the body was badly mutilated.
He is survived by wife and three
small children.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14

The farmers who filed their ap-
plications for loans with Secretary
Treasurer c. J. Kopriva up to with
in the past few days can consider
themselves very lucky If they are in
a hurry for the money, as no more
appraisements will be made in
North Dakota this winter, and
therefore no more money will be
loaned out by the federal land bank.
The appraiser here received tele-
gram last Monday morning instruct
ing him to come back to st. Paul af-
ter he finished his work at Bowbells
as there would be no more apprais-
ing this winter. From here the ap-
praiser intended to go to Columbus
to act on. the applications taken
there, but the applicants will be
compelled to wait now until spring.
Unless things are changed around
some and new orders are received
farmers here who have not yet put
in their applications for loans will
not be able to get money until next
spring. II they are in hurry for
money 1t will be up to them to get
the money elsewhere. No reason
is given for the calling off of the ap
praiser, but according to the Twin
City papers the federal land bank
only has enough money on hand
with which to handle what applica-
tions are now on file, and would not
care to accept any more until more
funds are available. 80
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14
THE VICTORY OF THE NEEDLE

Oh the knitting, sewing, stitching OF
the women everywhere,
BY the mothers and the sisters and
the sweethearts young and fair!
It's a war for nimble needle, quite
as well as heavy gun,
'Gafnst the murderer of women
g. ,,,gainst the savage Teuton Hun
For the king Of all the Germans,
basest coward Of his line,
Kills the babies and the mothers
with his poison, bomb and
mine.
To the womanhood of nations comes
the clear, heroic call:
"By your swift avenging needle let
this brutal Kaiser fall
Then ply fast the shining needle,
maids and mothers, day and
night,
While your noble sons and lovers
for a worlds redemption fight.
With the Red Cross on your banner,
by that holy sign you war,
And by that you'll win, and vanquish
all the cruel hosts Of Thor.
Then keep knitting, sewing, stitch
ing for the Joys somewhere in
France,
Let the needle be as mighty as the
bayonet and lance! ~
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14
BANKERS ASKED TO
Be ON LOOKOUT

Banks are notified, In bulletin
issued y w. C. Macfadden. secre-
tary of the North Dakota Bankers
association. to be on the lookout for
mutilated currency.
Much of the currency taken from
the Farmers State Bank Of Ham
burg, N. D., when that institution
was robbed Nov. 20. is believed to
have been mutilated because of the
overcharge used by the yeggs.
Z. Members are asked to be on the
lookout for mutilated currency"
says The bulletin. "The currency
was partly in gold certificates among
which was one $50 bill which IS
missing. There was $40 in gold
coin in the safe and about $400 in
fractional currency, half dollars.
quarters. dimes and nickles; no
dollars; all of the gold, silver etc,
must have been badly mutilated by
thu terrific explosion and attempts
mAy be made to work it off in the
state. Wire the association office
promptly If any of 1t appears and
get good descriptions Of parties Of
fering it,"
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14
ELECT NEW OFFICERS

Last Thursday evening the Royal
Neighbors of this city held their an
nual election of officers. The fol
lowing members were elected fo1
the ensuing year: Oracle. Mrs
Warren Heath; Vice Oracle, Mrs. l.
Bendixen; Past Oracle. Mrs. Ole
Frosaker; Chancellor, Mrs. Albert
Miller; Marshal, Mrs. J. Norlin; Re-
ceiver, Mrs. Nels Lund; In. Sentinel
Mrs. Ada Olson; o. Sentinel, Mrs
Bertha Bell; Recorder, Mrs. c. J.
Kopriva; Managers, Mrs. Ralph
schudar, Mrs. Roy Heath and Mrs
M. German. After the business
meeting was over the ladies par
took Of light refreshments and a
social time followed. All benefit
members Of the Royal Neighbora
camp are assessed 26c for assess
ment II, same must be sent in to
recorder before Dec. 10. This is
special war tax assessment levied
by head camp.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14

Up to the present time the city
we'll is still refusing to do business.
and the city water system Is as dry
as bone. The several places In
town that have been depending up
on this system for their water sup:
ply are now compelled to look else
where for this commodity, and the
city is without fire protection except
that which is given by the two
chemical engines at the city hall.
1t Is understood that on account OF
the condition Of the waterworks sys-
tenn Chief Of Police Miller is sacred
ly watching the chemical engines to
see that they are in perfect working
order during all times of the day
and night, so in case fire breaks
out there won't be any trouble
about getting them to work. Con-
tractor w. H. Wineman put in
some time working on the city
we'll, but was unable to find where
the trouble was. and gave up the
job. ''|
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14
BONDING TANGLE /:
CAUSING TROUBLE
.",r- =

Some confusion has been created
among public officers because of
= the decision of the United States
supreme court holding the state
B6nding law Of North Dakota valid
and constitutional This law was
suspended in its operations during
the 'pendency of the case in the
courts when 1t was attacked by the
bonding companies. All county,
school district, township and NUM-
cipal including city officials, were
bonded for. two year terms when
they entered upon the duties of
tt cir offices. In the majority of
. instances, these bonds ale paid for
with bonding companies until jan
uary /, 1919. Under this condi-
tion all such bonds have another
year in which they are in force and
during which time the premium
has been paid. 40
The attorney general holds that
the decision of the United State su-
.reme court makes it. imperative
upon the state officials charged
with the enforcement of the law to
put the same into operation at once.
Accordingly he has notified county
auditors that all officers in the class
es enumerated above must take out
bonds under the state bonding di-
vision of the insurance commission
er's office on January 1, 1918, or
failing to do so, must pay to the
county, school district, township or
municipality in which the bonded
officer is serving, the amount of the
premium on. such bond during the
remainder of it's life.
The interesting thing is whether
or not the bonding companies will
rebate the amount Of the unexpired
premium to the bonded officer. If
he is forced to take out new bond
under the state bonding law. 1t is
not likely they will. A test case of
the right of the state. to abrogate a
contract will in all probability be
made to determine whether the
courts will allow the bonds made
made for the two year terms to be
cancelled by the holders.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14
.BLENKNER'S BIG SALE
A BLOW TO" II. C.L,"

The big Quitting Business Sale"
of the Blenkner Mercantile Co.
which started on Saturday of last
week is progressing very nicely in
spite of the unfa> orable weather.
The first day was especially good,
and a very large amount of mer-
chandfse was sold at greatly reduc-
ed prices. Although every article
in the store is reduced in price, and
any person buying his supplies
there during the sale is saving
money, those who come early of
course get the first pick of what
there is On hand. When the sale
first started the stock was complete
in every line, but some lines are ma
turally going faster than others and
those who wait another week or
ten days may not be able to find
what they want.
Mr.. Blenkner authorizes us to
state that the store is for sale, and IL
there is anyone in this community
who desires good location and
stock of first class merchandise at
the right price should see him at
once. The Flick Sales Co. is bring
ing up several buyers after the
stock is reduced, and the store Is
being advertised for sale in several
eastern papers. What there is left
of the stock after the sale will be
sold by Mr.. Blenkner to the. best
advantage, but he wants to get out
to his ranch in Montana as soon as
possible, and by the way he talks
he Is not going to waste much time
in effecting a sale.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14
COLD FACTS

Germany has been building, in
this country, for years. a commun.
ity more loyal to herself than to the
United States.
Germany has been lavishly spend
ing monev on societies, associations
alliances, In order to win the ad.
miration and loyalty of American
citizens. Proof: Our universities
have been aattered, our professors
have been honored, for this very
reason. Even in our spelling books
the Kaiser has been praised.
Spies have been planted every
where. and you know this to be the
truth.
Germany has counted on our
good nature as cowardice, on our
unpreparedness as a national lack
Of self-respect.
Our reason for going into this
war is-we could not keep out of
1t.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14
MUST FEED CATTLE
WAS THEIR PLEA

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 13.-Be-
cause D. W. Enyert and Ralph D.
Shafer, ranchers On the Fort Ber-
thold reservation represented that
they could find no one to care for
their stock should they be COM
PEELED to serve prison sentence,
Judge Wade on their pleading gull
", yesterday to introducing liquor
into Indian territory fined the min
imum of 800 apiece and gave them
the lowest sentence the law allows
sixty days, suspending thirty days
of such sentence with the proviso
that they appear before Judge Ami
don at the end of that time to plead
for an extension of the rmeaining
thirty days. e.
The case of Charles F. (Kid)
Winters of Mandaa, charged with
selling liquor to United States SOL
diers, was put over this morning for
the term because material witnesses
now are en- route to France.
Sentence on John Grossman, who
this morning pleaded guilty to in
PRODUCING liquor on the Berthold
reservation, was suspended because
the defendant is a consumptive, to
whom a jail sentence probably
would mean death. Tom Spewak
pleaded guilty to the same charge,
and he will be sentenced later.
Judge e. T. Burke has been nam
ed attorney for Joseph Couture,
who faces two charges of horse
stealing on the Standing Rock res
el vation.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14
KILLED BY GREAT
NORTHERN TRAIN

Kroegstad, brakeman on the
Great Northern railroad, received
fatal injuries at Knox Tuesday af-
ternoon when he fell between two
cars and had both legs practically
Minot, N. D., Dec. 13.-Paul
cut off when the two rear cars of
the train passed over him. He was
thrown from the train while doing
switch work in the yards.
He was taken to the hospital at
Rugby and died just as he was be-
ing taken to the operating room.
He was making hi, second trip as a
brakeman and the Icy condition OF
the running boards together with
his unfamiliarity with the work,
and his lack Of experience in keep
ing his footing while doing his
work under unfavorable weather
conditions. all combined to cause
the accident. He leaves a wife and
four children. The family moved
to this city few dayb ago from
Towner, but nothing is known of
the plans for the funeral, as it will
probably be arranged from Rugby.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14

A meeting of the members of the
Bowbells Volunteer Fire Depart
ment will be held at the sheriff's Of
fee this (Friday) evening at eight
o'clock for the purpose of appoint
ing committees and making ar
rangements for firemen's dance to
be given at the Royal Theatre on
or about the first Of the year. These
dances are annual events with the
firemen of this city, and are the
most enjoyable dances given here.
The dance to be given now will be
the ninth annual dance Of the fire
department..
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

FURNISHED by Burke Abstract co.,
DECEMBER s
Patent to the heirs of Alfred J.
Grendahl, Sc IA 30-16O-92:
LIST State Bank of Niobe to George
H. Coombs, 81. SW IA NE IA
N 1-2 Sc IL. Sc IA Sc II 10
1891.
Peter X. Peterson, ct ux, to
William w. Quanbeck. $4,000. E
1-2 13-161-89.
Andrew o. Grendahl to Gilbert
o: Grendahl, $1,000, Sc IL 30
160-92.
DECEMBER 8
Theodore Ogdahl, ct ux, to Larie
Aslakson, $4,000. SIP NV IL
and s l-2 NE IL 17-161-92.
Lewis McKoen, ct ux, to Theo-
dore Seim. $1,000. NE IA 21-160-
"a.
DECEMBER z
J. A. Walter, ct ux, to Henry
Prince, 81. NV IA and NE IA
SW. Ia 7-161-92.
Andrew j. Paulson to Louis Ort-
lip, $1,000. NV IA 14-162-91.
DECEMBER 8
c. W. Gadd. ct ux, to Frank w.
Baumgartner, $1z,4o0. e IL e.
1891.
Alexander LeMieux. ct ux, to M.
L. Johnson, $4,000. NV IA NE
IA, s IL NE IA NE IA Sc IL
sec. 10, SW IA and 8 IL NV IA
11-15s-s0.
DECEMBER 10
Burke Co. Investment Co. to H.
N. Fraser, $4,000. N 1-2 NV Il
and lots I. 2. 3, 4, s. sec. 26 and
lots and 2, sec. 27-160-91.
Lewis Souther, ct ux. to F. C.
Lrrence, $135. Part Of SW IA
NE IA sec. 3-1O2-94.
8. M. Sorenson, ct ux, to Asa
Wassom, 81. Sc IA 19-169-s1.
Frank E. Peterson to s. P. Reser,
$1450. s IL NV IA 27-160-94.
Lars X. Brandser, ct ux, to Lars
P. Thorkveen, $500. e IL H.
1921. ea
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14

The weather during the past ten
days has been real invigorating, and
is probably the longest spell of cold
weather had here for several years.
The thermometers have been reg
istering from Is to 27 below every
morning during the past ten days,
and it hadn't been getting very
much warmer during the balance OF
the "a hours. The lack of wind
and lack of snow is making it cas-
ier for those who are compelled to
do work outside, but most of us
are hugging the stove as much as
possible. This kind of weather is
making big holes in the coal bins,
and the coal mines are doing rush
ing business.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14
WEsTBY HAS BAD FIRE

Ambrose Tribune: Westby was
visited by a very disastrous fire last
week Friday morning which de-
stroyed five business houses on one
side of the street, including the sa-
loon OF Slocum & Simpkins, Minot
Cafe, Anhalt's meat market, a pool
hall and one rooming house.
The fire broke. out tzaboyt -oae
O'Clock in the morning and the
chemical fire system was inadequate
to cope with the situation. In two
hours time the buildings were re-
duced to ash heaps.
We understand that an investiga-
>tion has developed some important
evidence as to the origin of the fire
Westby has had several fires during
the past two months and a fire-bug
IS said to be in their midst,
.Slocum & Simpkins have now
opened their saloon in the Barry
drug store. - -
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14

Without any question the best
savings system ever brought to this
city is that which the government
has adopted and is in use here now.
Under this new system deposits as
small as Is cents may be made, and
as soon as the sum of $500 has
been deposited this amount draws
interest at the rate of four per cent
compounded quarterly. No other
savings system pays as large rate
of interest, and no other system
gives the depositor as much safety
as this system does. Under this
system thrift stamps are issued to
the depositor whenever rs cents is
deposited, and these are pasted. on
thrift card which bears 16 stamps
when filled, costing the purchaser
$500. These thrift stamps may be
obtained in .Bowbells at either the
First State Bank or at the postof-
fee. When filled this card is turn
ed in either at the poatoffice or at
the First State Bank and pay
ment of from IL to % cents made
when war saving stamp is issued
in exchange. This war savings
stamp bears interest at the rate of
four per cent compounded quarter
ly, and the stamp is redeemed on
Jan. 1, 1923 by the government for
$500. A war savings certificate is
also issued with the first war saw
ings stamps sold, and this certificate
contains spaces for the pastfng of
20 of such stamps. This certificate
when flied has value of 500 on
Jan. /, 1928. Should the purchas-
or find that he needs money before
the date the certificate rs due, he
may cash the same In at any postof-
fee in the United States and get the
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1917-12-14
ADjUTANT GENERAL
WARNS REG|STRANTS

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 13.-1n Or
der that registrants might exercise
full rights in presenting claims for
deferred classification under the
new selective service rules, Adult
ant General G. "A. Fraser emphasizes
three salient features of the new
regulations which vitality effect the
standing Of registrants In the draft.
Failure to comply with certain
rules, the Adjutant General of
North Dakota points out, consti-
tutes a waiver of all claims for de-
ferred classification, and for this
reason he is extremely anxious that
all drafted men be familiar with
these rules. The three rules which
the. adiutant general calls .partlcu-
lar attention to are: - 3 - =
First: Failure to return ques-
tionnaire within seven days after
they have been mailed out by the
local board will constituted a waiver
Of all claims for deferred classifica-
tion and the registrant will auto
matically be put in the first class.
Second: All exemptions and dis
charges made prior to noon on De-
cember Is, 1917, and all certifi-
Gates in evidence there are revoked
from and after noon On December
is, 1917. and all registrants not al,
ready in the military service will be
required to fill out and return to
the local board the questionnaires
and comply with other rules of the
new draft.
Third: Registrants are bound
by law to keep themselves advised
of all proceedings in respect to
themselves and failure to do so may
result in their losing their right to
claim exemption or discharge. The
registrants are also required. to no.
tify their. local boards; of any
change in abode or postoffice ad-
dress so that Questionnaires may
be sent to them without delay.
Local boards will begin to-. send
out questionnaires at noon on De-
cember 15. Five per cent, will be
sent out on December 18th, and
five per cent every succeeding day
until all registrants have been sup
piled with copies. These question
naires, the adjutant general points
out, must be returned to. the local
board within seven days from the
time they leave the Office or the reg
istrant will lose all claims to de-
ferred classification. &,
1.-THE new selective service regu-
lations." says Adjutant General
Fraser, "afford the >registrant every
fair means of obtaining deferred
classification. providing the regis
trant avails himself of all opportun-
tiles laid down in the rules. The
exercise Of these rights depends en-
tirely upon the registrant himself.
If he fails to act promptly or comply
with the rules, it may result in his
losing all rights to deferred classi-
fication.
II would take this opportunity Of
calling the attention of registrants
to the three rules listed above, and
encourage them to adhere strictly
to these rules. In case of any
doubt as to the Interpretation of
any question on the questionnaires
seek the advise of an attorney who
will give free counsel ON matters
pertaining to the draft. :" .$ #