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The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1922-12-22
TRAINMAN PINNED
BENEATH WHEELS

Bismarck, N. D. Dec 19-B. u.
Underwood, 500 line conductor, was
instantly killed at Wilton Saturday
morning when three cars Of freight
train, on which he was working as a
brakeman passed over his body. Ac-
cording to the statements OF two lit
tie girls who witnessed the accident,
Mr.. Underwood slipped and fell be-
tween two cars, striking on his right
shoulder, evidently breaking It. He
was seen to grasp at the brake-beams
beneath the car in an endeavor1 to
save himself, but failed, the wheels
passing over his body. The two girls
finally attracted the attention Of the
brakemen and the train crew and
the train was stopped.
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The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1922-12-22
ELGIN MAIL CARRIER
COLD WEATHER VICTIM

Mandan, N. d. Dec. 20-Amputa-
tion of both feet and possibly both
hands may be necessary to save the
life of Vern Townsend, Elgin, rural
mail carrier who was brought to
Mandan yesterday for care as the re-
suit of being badly frozen Monday.
The victim of the winters cold is
about 26 years of age, and married
and has three children. He Is a
brother of Mrs. Elmer Carter Of
Mandan and is well known and pop
ular in the district around Carson
and Elgin in Grant county.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1922-12-22
SWITCHMAN DIES
IN MINOT YARDS

Minot, N. d. Dec. 19-Walter H.
Peterson, switchman employed by
the Great Northern railway COM
pany was instantly killed this morn
ing while working in the local yards.
No one saw the accident It is said,
but it is believed that he swung off
the rear end Of the car on which he
had been riding and stepped on a
PARALLEL track upon which another
switching crew was working and was
caught beneath the wheels Of the
train.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1922-12-22

Word was received here Tuesday
morning by Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Ko-
priva announcing the birth of bright
baby boy to Mr.. and Mrs. III. r. Heyl-
man of st. Paul. Mrs. Heylman was
formerly Miss Alice Kopriva and is
a daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. G. J. Ko-
priva Of this city.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1922-12-22

The Bowbells Public Schools will
close today for . two weeks holiday
vacation and school will not start
again until after the first of the now
year. Most Of the teachers from
out Of town will spend their vacation
at their homes while Others Will -
main at their homes here.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1922-12-22

WantedTo hear from owner Of
good Farm for sale. State price,
full particulars. ID. F. Bush. Min
neapolis, MINI. 19-15tf.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1922-12-22
DELcO LIGHT

We are the agents for the Gel .
brated Delco Light and can install
a plant on your farm on short no.
tice. Call and look over our dem
onstrator.
FARMERS HARDWARE
EXCHANGE,
NiObe. North Dakota
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1922-12-22

Referee: GorGer
In the preliminary game between
the girls teams of Bowbells and Flax
ton, the local quintet administered a
severe trouncing to the Flaxton ag-
gregation, the score being 40 to IL.
The local girls took the lead from
the beginning Of the game and then
proceeded to cage baskets in rapid
succession T. Norlin of the Bowbells
team was the indivual star of the
game, making total of so points
for her team. The Flaxton team was
not able to penetrate the Bowhells
defense as both the local guards dis
played considerable accurate guard
Ing.
The Bowbells lineup was: L. Nor
lin and r. Lund, forwards, H Bogus
center. E. Miller and j. Miller.
guards. M. Gunter, E. Donovan, D.
Little, subs.
3 The Flaxton team lineh up with
H. Baird and E. Baird, forwards, E.
Roselle, center, A. Jacobson and d.
Smith. guards, Rusk and Nelson,
subs.
Field goals: Noriin "A: Lund, L;
Bogus i, e. Miller 8, H. Baird, /. E.
Baird p. Roselle 8. Free goals
NOrlin q: III. Baird1.
Referee: Miss Cole,
The fast and snappy Granville
basket ball team defeated the local
high team Monday night by the score
Of 20 to Is. The game was the fast
est and snappiest game seen on the
local floor this season Granville
presents one Of the strongest teams
in the state this season and under
the able coaching Of Coach Clabber-
{ moster, should make lively contest
for the state championship. The
team is considerable heavier than
tho average high school team, are
at The same fast on the floor and
accurate in both their defensive and
offensive.
Although the local team fought
hard game they were unable to
stop their opponents scoring. Stub
bins, Granville running guard was
the outstanding star Of the game
tallying IA points for his team mates
This evendng the high school
team will meet the. Kenmare team
on the local floor. This should
/ Prove to make another exciting
1 game as Kenmare has their eye on
che district championship and are
reported as having real team again
} this year.
The Granville line up was Wool
ridge and Hage forwards, Jorgen-
son, center, Stubbins and Swallers
guards, Kohnheon, sub,
Bowbells line up was Schultz and
Finke forwards, Heckei, center and
Martin and BAR guards
Field goals; Woolridge, Hoge
Jorgenson 2, stubbins Z schult,
Finke 4. Heckel 3. Free throws
fIn rnsa III Cnh.Ylfv and TFnclxnl N sa
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1922-12-22

Thorough bred barred Plymouth
Rock cockerals for sale at $2.00
each H "A. Hanson, BowbeIls. n.
b. q 27tf
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Job printing a speciality at The
Tribune.
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L. IA. Stefonowicz, notary public
Office In Tribune building.
The Bowbells tribune. [volume] (Bowbells, Ward Co., N.D.) 1899-1969, 1922-12-22
DEFEATS FlAxTON.
GRANVILLE WINS.

The Bowbells high school opened
its 1922-1923 schedule on Friday Of
last week when they met and defeat
ed the Flaxton high school team.
The final score being rs to 10.
The game was an exciting and in
teresting one from the start and the
score was close at all times.
Shultz and Finke led the scoring
for the locals while O. Smith was
the chief counter for FlaNton.
The lineup for the two teams was
as follows:
Flaxton High School
Smith .. #. | !
Bottom /
Smith o q 3
Nelson g Q
# Town 2
Schultz .... 0 0
Nestler .., ... 9 .
Bowbells High School
Ffnke f o /
Spiese ..f 0 2 /
Schultz J
Martin Q Q i
Hair !
Heckel
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-31

necessary TO operate business the
size Of that operated by the City
Manager Is not picked up by every
Jack Leg mechanic in the country.
Neither does such experience 90
begging for a job. The average
paid City Managers throughout the
United States is better than $4,000
year for cheap men have been
found 20 be expensive when the city
finished paying for them.
With an investment Of $50 ,253.0O
the city made a profit Of sl5,754.51,
less percent set aside for depre-
citation in value Of plant and equip
ment, or S4,464.l5, leaving a net
profit of $li, ,290.3G or ~ percent
on the investment. That is made in
spite Of the lowest rate TO BE- found
w the state Of Texas with one or
two exceptions. And yet corpora
ton utilities say they lose money
az practically double the rate charg.
ed hy The municipal plant
The best efforts Of business men
have made these records possible.
Il would be- a mistake 10 make o
full change right 30 the middle Of
tao stream. Let's keep men that
W. know can handle things.
Citizens Committee.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-31
ROTARIANS HAD BIG ATTENDANCE
At WEDNESDAY, NOON LUNCHEON
THE LUBBOCK BASE BALL TEAM WE'RE GUESTS OF VART-
GUS MEMBERS OF THE CLUB THIS WEEK
STOCK JUDGING TEAM HONORED GUESTS
They Told Of Their Trip Fort Worth and How They Won the
Hono and Cash PzesMansger Of Ball Team Says the Boys
VIII All Be Boosters for Lubbock This Summer.

The Rotary club had a most in
terestinR luncheon program We'd
ncsdaS at which large number Of
guests were present, including the
Longhorn baseball team, and the
club had as 10 guests the st0ckjudg-
ing team that went 20 Fort Worth,
and brought back the honors.
The program Of the day was in
charge of Lige Robertson, and he
had "a snappy program, George
Brggs was the first on the pro-
gram, and spoke Of the accomplish
mcnts Of the class in animal hus-
handry, and Of The team that went
20 Fort Worth. AZ this time Prof.
Mowory, instructor In the Animal
Husbandry department Of the school
told Of the trip 20 Fort Worth, and
how the boys were really handi-
capped In their judging, but was
loud in his commentator Of the
team, and The way the boys had
worked in the preparation for this
trip They are loyal bunch said
Mr. Mowery, and never shirk when
called upon 90 perform their part
at any time and any place. Ray
mond Boyd then told how they Wou
the hon0Is lie said it was because
they went there With a strong de-
termination 90 win. and while be
won the first place as am individual
hc was more anxious for tho gue-
cess Of the team than for himself,
and they an went resolved to their
very best. and wc all know The re-
llt.
Miss Huff field representative Of
the Red Gross was present and
spoke briefly Of the work Of chat
organization here. She gave "a brief
outline Of some Of the work that
the secretary was doing here. She
sighted that the local secretary had
been called on in many instances
and within the past thirty days, had
rendered assistance 30 thirty fami-
lies, eleven Of which received H.
nancial aid, These eleven families
under the direction 81 the secretary,
Miss Ellis were given the needed
assistance at an outlay Of SIC by
the Rcd Cross, which was made pos
mble by the good cooperation she
has with the various societies "
the town. Miss Huff says that the
same assistance If given by other
than the Rod Cross would have cost
not less than $50, on account of
the economic methods u the organ
ization Other good work that the
local secretary Is doing s in con-
ncciion with the schools She re-
Gently made "a survey Of the t0au
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-31
Things and Cheap Men Are Always
Expensive; 1t Is important That Munici-
pal Plants Be Kept in Competent Hands

A tin pillow point would cost less
than a steel point but what would
IL be worth as far as results are
concerned You save money by
getting the bet. The same holds
true IN operating a light plant.
Cheap oil could be had 10 run cheap
engines and deliver cheap service.
A. the close Of recent contract
for certain grade Of oil suitable
for the proper fabrication Of the
engines in use at the plant i was
necessary % use an inferior grade
Of oil for few days, Il cost the
city almost $500 to repair the dam
age resulting from the use Of the
inferior oil Cheap oil was ex-
pcnsive.
Cheaper engines could be- in
stalled IN The plant. But they would
cost heavy repair bills, be- out Of
use part Of the time and leave the
town in darkness They would be-
expensive savings to The city,
A cheap man could be- found Go
operate the cIiys business ln fact
q hundred men could bo found with-
out going out OF ihe city who would
Jump at the j0b at $3.50 a month.
But b. would be % rather expensive
chcapnoa The technical experience
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-31

school. and made il possible for
twcnty-throe Of this number % re-
turn 20 school, by supplying them
with necessary clothing, viii b hey
claimed was the reason they we're
out 0f schools. IN the face ~ these
conditions and the many demands
upon the Red Gross for financial
aid, has brought about a depletion
Of the treasury, and we SUI haye
eight months more " the year. be-
fore The next annual drive viii be
made. II will then be necessary 10
raise ON amount Of fifty dollars per
month for eight months il the work
Of The Rod Cross is carried on, said
Miss Huff
Mr. Morgan, president Of tfc base
ball club vas called on 90 introduce
members Of tho ball team, and
rpOke few minutes al 10 what
the base ball club meant to Lubbock.
lie stated that the game was the
American game, and people we've
enthusiastic about H., and the rca-
son for "a high class team was 10
give the people Of this community
something really worth while from
point Of recreation. TIE spoke of
The financial benefits pointing out
that the big games would be The
means of bringing thousands Of peo-
pie to thc town during Che season,
who otherwise would not come. 10
Nifos an opportunity of better ac-
Qu9in'an and from Gn advertising
standpoint So b. one ~ The best in-
vestmcnt ihat the Lubbock people
could make. Lubbock win be prom
incnty before the people IN the
daily press, and boz bose ball towns.
IT, urged that the people get right
behind The team, and back them up
In their games, at home and abroad.
Mr. Allen, manager u the team,
then spoke in behalf of the team.
He stated that base ball now and n
few years back is quite different.
Hc said the men who composed bali
teams now, were men of high type
and character, and they no longer
had 10 sloep IN wagon yards and
feed barns, but could and did 20 10
the best hotcls, were considered
among the highest class Of citizen
ship IL says the men composing
the Lubbock team are q fine bunch
Of fellows and viii be O. credit to
Lubbock. he says they win be
boosters for Lubbock oyorywhere
they go, and assured us Chat the
team would never he guilty ~ any
act that would reflect anything but
honor ON the city from which they
come Ho said ihey were going 10
work hard for tlc ponanl thi year,
but be- never promised chat they
would win it, Dc aase there are scv-
GA very good rca flr n1t maxi
ing this promise i.i an eight team
League.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-31
Twentieth Century Club Meets, Honor
ing President Of Seventh District Of
Federated Clubs, Mrs. Goodman

or much Interest to the Twentieth
Century Club, was The meeting OF
the Club on Tuesday. March 2s.
iionorng the president 0f the
newly organized Seventh District Of
Federated Woman Clubs, Mrs.
Goodman Of Alternately, The club as
semhled at one o'clock at the Lub-
book lnu. where delicious lunch was
served t0 twenty-five members and
quests. After lunch. Mrs Charles
Goodman was introduced in few
well chosen words by our president,
Mrs. Roscoe Wilson Mrs. Good.
man. ln her pleasing way, then spoke
TO us Of the Importance Of organi-
zati0n among the clubs Of the coun-
try. and Of the benefits 10 be gained
hy the various communities, as a re-
suit OF regular meetings Of a Coun-
ty Federation Of Woman's Clubs.
After an open discussion on this sub
iect. the entire party went 20 the
Methodist Church for the regular
business session.
Acting upon Mrs Goodman's sug
gcstIon, ii was decided 10 invite every
club in the county eligible 20 fed
Grafton, % send delegates to Lubbock
on April sth IN order that interest IN
the County Federation might be re-
vivcd again. This invitation has
been issued through Mrs. I'd Schra-
der. the County Federation president,
and it Is 20 be hoped that repre-
rcuiltIvcs from every community
Doc present az this time. Mrs Good
man viii be- with us again on this
occasion. ans Che Twentieth Century
Cluh as hostess will serve lunch 90
aii the delcgatof
N Percy Spencer was elected
dolcraie and Mr.. y. D. klctt alter
nato. 90 the mectIng Of the seventh
District Federation Of Woman's
Clubs, 90 be- held 10 Plninvew. April
20 and 2ist Many of the members
are planning 10 attend this meeting
alao.
Another guest Of the afternoon
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-31
The S. M u. Glee and Mandolin Club
Gave Splendid Entertainment at ME-
Church Last Wednesday Evening

one Of the most enjoyable pro-
grams Of the year was heard We'd
ncsday night at the Methodist church
when the Glcc and Mandolin Club
Of the Southern Methodist Univer-
sity gave a concert and program un-
der the auspices Of the Senior Ep-
worth League OF the local church.
II you missed this program you
are Just that much the loser, for II
was certainly put over in grand style,
and was not only entertaining but
shows that the higher institutions Of
learning not only develop the literary
side Of their student body, but de
yelop their artistic talents as well.
The Club Is composed Of the stu
dent body OF the institution all OF
whom are artists, although they are
nothing but youngsters, and they
proved themselves as artists in this
entertainment They carry with
them, not only Glee Club Of merit,
but a Mandolin Club, deserving of
al the praise and glory bestowed
upon them, and the audience was
lavish In their applause Of each and
ever number, calling them back
again and again, attesting their ap-
probation Of the high class enter
tainment and their artistic talents
displayed. Their program consisted
Of choruses, special numbers on both
wind and string instruments. solos,
male quartettes. and orchestra selec-
tions.
Their director, Harold Hart Todd,
professor Of piano and theory. IN the
institution, IL certainly 10 be con-
Graduated on the efficient manner
in which the program was carried
out. lie Is a man Of high ideals,
highly cultured, and capable in the
art Of music.
Lubboek Is indeed fortunate In
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-31

was Field Secretary Of the American
Red Cross. Miss Huff Of ST. Louis.
The local chapter Of the Red Gross
Dc Tres Co conduct a baby clinic IN
Lnbbock oach spring, for three years
but due to insufficient funds 10 can
NOT undertake The work alone. For
th reason Miss Huff came before
the Club to ask financial support for
the Baby Clinic for this year, which
request Was granted by vote Of the
club
The Club voted also 10 support
and assist Mrs. Fred Boerner, in
the organization and work Of the
Gifl Scout movement In Lubbock,
which the kiwanis Club is backing
financially. During the discussion
Of Girls Work, Miss Huff told Of
he experience In the field, and the
sincerity and earnestness Of her
words, make us realize the wonderful
opportunity that Is ours, 20 serv-
ing IN this field
Mr.. j. S. Johnson reported for
the Child Welfare Committee that,
acting upon instructions from the
dub, "a fifty dollar Liberty Bond,
the property OF the twentieth Cen
tury Club. has been donated TO the
fund for continuing the present
school term
After the business session, an in
terosting program on China and
Pottery of Our Forefathers" was
presented with Mrs. DR. Ballingcr as
loader american Pottery and Por-
cclain" Vas the subject Of "a splendid
paper by Mrs. S. h. Cole; Mr.. A..
Vs. Mckee gave an interesting de-
scripton Of "Thc China Of the White
House" and Mrs j. r.. Vickors told
~ "past and present Day Fgds IN
Coffee Drinking"
We were delighted 20 have with
us on this occasion Mrs j i. Krue-
ger. Mrs Curtis a. Keen, Mrs II. A.
Davidson and Mrs. Floyd Beall, all
of whom win become members be-
ginning Of the next club year In May.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-31

Tulia. March 27.-Kick from the
crank handle on a gasoline engine
used TO run the Porter Grain Com
pany Grain Elevator here. is believ-
ed to have caused the death this af-
ternoon Of w. A. Porter, aged 62.
Porter was known TO have entered
the elevator at 3:30. At 5 80 he
was found lying near the engine with
his skull crushed above the left eye
II Is believed the crank handle struck
him in the head when he attempted
70 start the engine. He leaves large
family.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-31
Important Meeting
OF The National
Guard Battery Fri.

Friday night at the Justice Court
room in the Southwest corner Of
The Courthouse viii be held one of
the most important meeting vet held
of the local Battery Of The National
Guard.
on account of business require
mcnts and other duties, Capt. Peter
man who formerly was In charge
Of the Battery, has been forced to
give up. the work, however a man Of
equal competency and ability has
been secured for this position Earn
est A. Conley, who saw quite a biz
Of service overseas during the war
in the Artillery branch Of the serv-
ice, has been placed In charge Of
the Battery here, and work Is pro-
crossing nicely along the line Of
organization, and things are be-
ginning 10 look rosy for the boys.
At the meeting Friday night many
matters Of importance will come up
for discussion, and il Is urgently
requested that a full quota Of the
boys be present The final exami-
nation papers necessary 10 the fed
eralizing Of the battalion will be
completed az this time, and before
long Il IL expected that the battery
will be going In full force.
The officers in charge Of the
Battery have been selected. and are
as follows: Captain Earnest A. Con-
ley, la in command; lst Lieut.,
Ebert II. Boullioun; 2nd in COM
mand. assisted by 1st Lieut.. NJ. NJ.
Mitchell and End Lieut. II. II. Grif-
fifth. The non-commissioned Of
ficcrs are appoinfive and viii be
appointed at a later date.
Not only the members are ex-
pected TO be present at this meet
ing, but those interested In the work
are urged 20 come out. Let's give
these boys a good crowd and a great
meeting.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-31
TWO HURT IN AUTO
COLLISION AT PADUCAH

Paducah, Texas, March 81
Charles Petty and Frank Anderson
were injured here late Saturday af-
ternoon when the automobile in
which they were riding colidcd with
one driven by Miss Davidson. Petty
had his right leg broken above the
ankle and received other bruises,
while Anderson suffered number
Of slight bruises Petty was taken
TO Quanah Sunday for an examina-
ton Of his wounds.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-31
Lubbock County
Educators Acted
As Contest Judges

Last week County Supt. +. X.
Haynes, accompanied by Bob Crump,
and Misses Brownice and Klen. Of
shallowater. went up to Olton, 70 act
as judges al the Interscholastic
meet held there.
Mr.. Haynes reports fine trip
and an enthusiastic meet. Olton IL
the county seat Of Lamb county,
and although there are only five
schools in the county. namely Olton,
and Littlefield and three rural schools
there Is n great deal Of enthusiasm
along the line of competitive athle-
tics. Each school had winners in
some branch Of the sport.
Olton maintains n fine school, a
nice brick building, eleven grades,
six first class teachers. and n fine
bunch Of biehearted cooperative
school patrons. A very strong. rat
urai school rivalry exists between the
two towns Of Littlefield and Olton,
which. in itself made the meet worth
while. for the boys certainly gave
all they had TO make this meet
success, and II was a success from
every standpoint, not only for hte
schools but for the visitors as well.
Mr.. Haynes is high in his praise Of
these schools through Lamb county.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-31
MISS EPP1E EDsALL IS SUF-
FERiNG FROM EYE DEFECTS

Miss Eppie Edsall, daughter OF
II. V Edsall. Of this place is report.
ed this week as being practically un-
able % continue her studies on ac-
count Of the condition Of her eyes.
on which account she has been under
treatment continually since the first
Of the year. She is attending school
at Ward-Bclmont College, Nashville,
Tenn.
II is with deep regret that the
friends of Miss Edall hear of this
and we wish for her speedy re-
covery and resumption Of her studies.
The Lubbock avalanche. (Lubbock, Tex.) 1909-1922, 1922-03-31
Westbrook-Colorado Will Celebrate Ship
ment Of First Consignment Of Crude Oil
From First Producing Well Near Westbrook

Colorado, Tex. March 3o.-Ar-
rangements were completed here
Tuesday night for a big celebration
nj Wcstbrook Monday, April 2,
when the first consignment Of oil
from Underwriters production leaves
for the Rio Grande Oil Company
ana Refinery at FL Paso. Celebra--
tion arranged by the Colorado and
Westhrook Chambers Of Commerce.
Ten thousand people are expected.
A barbecue basket and dinner, big
band, and prominent speakers; races
base ball and NUMEROUS other at
fractions One Of tho biggest events
In the history Of Mrcheii County.