Local News
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The wholesale prices on both kekrosene and gasolene took another drop of three cents per gallon on Tuesday of this week, and gasolene is now being sold at the fountain of the Moore Hardware Co. for 30c per gallon retail.
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NOTICE—Cheap pig and chicken feed from the burned elevator. Come and get your requirements before it spoils or is sold out. See R. A. Grams & Son.
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Our old friend F. L. Corser, who a few weeks ago moved from west of Northgate to the farm north of Bowbells which during the past few years had been worked by Homer Sink, was in town on business last Monday, and told us that everything in the farming line was coming lovely but his way, and that a number of his neighbors would have their seed wheat all in the gound by the last of this week. He also told us that in his opinion Burke county would raise the biggest grain crop in its history, and that if the prices would only hold up to where they should, most of the farmers of this vicinity would be on easy street next fall.
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Frank Stannord of Lostwood drove to Bowbells last Monday morning with his sisters, Mary and Elizabeth, and had intended to put in a bid on the federal road contract, which is now being advertised in The Tribune, but after looking over the specifications he decided that the job was too big for his outfit. Mr. Stannard is now doing road work in Mountrail county.
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A nice shower of rain fell hero last Saturday evening which was enough to pack the ground ort all grain that had been seeded up to that time and give it a good start, as soon as we receive some warm weather. More rain fell Monday forenoon, but fanners are being delayed very little on account of surplus moisture.
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Fishing at both Des Lacs lake and the Mouse River with nets is exceptionally good this spring, and big catches are recorded by everyone going out. Last Friday night 127 suckers and two salamanders were caught at the mouth of Stony creek between midnight and the following morning. About 40 fish in one night, seems to be an average catch. Most of the fishing is done either at the mouth of Stony creek or in J. O. Durward's pasture. A party that went to Mouse River last Sunday afternoon returned Monday morning with a nice mess of pickerel.
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The state highway commission is advertising for bids in this issue of The Tribune for the construction of 23 miles of federal road from the point where the Schultz Bros, now have the contract to the Des Lacs Lake, and bids on this work will be opened here at the court house on May 11. It is believed that this work will be completed this summer, and be ready for use next fall.
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All kinds of seed corn and field seeds in stock now. R. A. Grams & Son.
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GIRL WANTED- for housework. Call on or write Mrs. L. A. Stefonowicz, Bowbells, N. D.
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K. C. Knudson of North Star township was in the city talking politics last Tuesday when all other good farmers were plugging away in the fields, doing their best to finish seeding their wheat this week, and in talking with The Tribune he told, us that for fear that some of his friends might take him for a “sidewalk farmer" it would probably be better to explain that he … all his wheat seeding completed, and was simply taking a day off for resting purposes before getting the oats and other grains in. He said his patch of 150 acres of rye looked better this spring than any patch of rye he had ever seen at this time of the year, and that other rye fields in his neighborhood looked almost as good.
Columbia Graphanolaa and Record*. Kodaks, Films and Supplies.
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R. F. Migge of the Pioneer Meat Market rearranged his shop last week 60 it presents a much neater appearance than it did formerly. He now "has the refrigerator show case at the rear of the room and keeps in it all the fresh meats that are cut up, and also such other goods that are apt to spoil in the warmer weather if exposed to the air. The interior of the shop looks much better, and we are sure the change will meet with the approval of Mr. Migge’s many patrons.
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Since the names of the signers of the petitions for initiated laws were published last week in The Tribune it has been found that some of the signers in Burke county are not legal voters, and this fact is being reported to the attorney general, who will no doubt take the necessary legal action.
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The Tribune learns that Carl Gilbertson, who during the past few years was employed as superintendent of the Lignite Schools, and whose contract expires at the conclusion of the present term, has accepted a position as superintendent of the Starkweather schools for the coming term. at a salary of $2500. Mr. Gilbertson proved to be a hard working and conscientious instructor, and the patrons of the Lignite schools will be sorry to see him leave.
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G. A. Marshall received the new equipment for his Sanitary Meat Market the fore part of the week, and since that time has had same installed and ready for use. There was a delay of several weeks in getting this equipment, and during that time Mr. Marshall was handicapped for making sausages, bologna and other specialties. He now is as well equipped as any shop in the state, and is ready for big business.
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A bright baby girl arrived on Tuesday of this week to gladden the home of Mayor and Mrs. Geo. Hansen.
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The Tribune learns that the Red Cross county school nurse. Miss Sarah Simmons, is about to leave Burke county now for the reason that there are no more available funds with which to pay her salary and expenses. Some of the residents of the county have suggested that a mass meeting be called here to devise means by which her services can be continued, and we would like to have our readers express their opinions in this regard. Miss Simmons has proven to be a hard working and conscientious nurse, willing to go anywhere at any time she is called, and in case we lose her it is not likely that we will be able to get one as efficient again.
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The Catholic ladies will hold a food sale at the postoffice next Saturday afternoon at two o'clock, and everyone is cordially invited to come and get some good things to eat.
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Quite a large number of Bowbells people went to Coteau on Friday evening of last week to attend the play given the pupils of the Coteau schools, and all report the entertainment as being fine.
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The city council will hold its regular monthly meeting on Monday evening of next week When among other things the appointment of a chief of police for the ensuing year will be taken up.
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Farmers throughout Burke county do not seem to be worried to any extent over the grasshoppers this season mainly for the reason that there doesn't seem to be any hoppers anywhere so far. Up to the present time no one has reported having seen any hoppers in the county, while last year at this time they were quite numerous in many places. The eggs seem to be very plentiful in all places that are suitable for hoppers to plant eggs, but probably the weather has not been warm enough to hatch any of them County Agent Eastgate reports that he hasn’t seen a single hopper this spring, though the county has a large supply of ingredients with which to mix the poison dope, and same can be mixed any time at an hour's notice, making it ready for use about 12 hours later. Farmers who find hoppers in any large numbers on their places are requested to notify the county agent at once.
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A young man about 22 years old from Kenmare was taken in custody here last Wednesday at about midnight, and a charge of driving a car while in an intoxicated condition was lodged against him. A Kenmare car broke down here Wednesday afternoon and as it could not be repaired here then, the driver went to Kenmare on the Ambrose train to get another car to haul his car home. On the return trip he was accompanied by three friends, who helped tie the disabled car to the new one. and the party stopped at the hotel to get a lunch before starting for home. One of the men was so intoxicated that he fell asleep in the back seat of the car and he was left while the others went to lunch! After lunch when the men came out of the hotel they found both cars gone, and as they did not think the fellow in the back seat was sober enough to drive car, they at once came to the conclusion that the care were stolen, and reported the fact to Sheriff Drinkwater. A short time later the disabled car was found. Near the court house where it evidently struck the sidewalk and broke loose from the first car. The other car was found near the Frank Woods pasture with the driver asleep at the front of it. It is believed that he killed the motor, and then went out to crank it, but was unable to do so, taken, in custody, and the following afternoon was fined for driving a car while in an intoxicated condition.
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Miss Vilda Hansen of Crosby, who during the past month has been assisting here in the office of County Auditor C. J. Kopriva, while this office is getting caught up with back work, leaves this morning for home, where she will continue her work in the office of the county auditor of Divide county. Miss Mamie Thompson, daughter of A. C. Thompson of Bowbells township is a new clerk in the auditor's office here, having entered upon her duties as such on Tuesday of this week.
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H. H. Anderson, who last winter purchased the Coteau Garage from Ludvig Nelson, and who has been conducting same since that time was a visitor at The Tribune office on Monday of this week. He told us that while business in his line was fair, he could handle some more nicely, and had us insert an ad in the paper calling attention to his place of business. Mr. Anderson is an experienced workman on cars, is careful to see that every piece of work that leaves his shop is done right, and we have yet to hear of a single complaint on the way he does things. He also carries a complete line of accessories, and residents in the Coteau territory may give him their business with the full confidence that they will get the best of everything in what he turns out.
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Judge J. L. Finke issued a marriage license on Tuesday of this week to Bennie Enget and Miss Selma Sampson, both of Powers Lake.
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All the teachers in the Bowbells schools and teachers in many other schools in the county attended the annual session of the North Dakota Teachers Association held at Minot last week. The officers elected for the ensuing term are Geo. A. McFarland, Williston, president; Harry E. Polk, Bowbells, vice president; A. M. Waller, Minot, 2nd vice president; Elsie J. Cork, Minot, secretary and J. P. Colton, Minot, treasurer. Representatives on state committees - Superintendent O. Engh of Sherwood, resolutions; Superintendent V. F. Goddard of Crosby, welfare; Superintendent L. A. White of Minot, legislative. A new division of school officers was created and Staale Hendrickson of Coteau was named chairman.
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The opening dance of the season at Wildwood park, south of Columbus will be held oil Saturday, April 30, and the general public is cordially invited to be present. Music will be furnished by the famous Hovind Novelty Orchestra of Minot. Hereafter a dance will be held at the same park every Saturday night. A number of people from Bowbells and vicinity are planning on attending the dance Saturday evening.
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John G. Woolley, lecturer on prohibition, who was scheduled to speak here at the M. E. church on Wednesday, May 4, has cancelled his date here on account of illness, and announces that he will deliver a talk here later.
Geo. Immerfall. a son-in-law of Mr. and Mi's. A. ... Miller of this city, has moved here from Minot to accept a position at the Standard Oil station with Mr. Miller, and spend most of his time on the road with the truck delivering gasolene and kerosene out in the country while Mr. Miller looks after the station in town. The Immerfalls fire now living at. the Miller residence until they are able to rent a suitable residence for themselves.
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Rev. Ralph T. Fulton of Kenmare will occupy the pulpit at the Presbyterian 'church in Bowbells next Sunday evening, and it is hoped that he will be greeted by a large number of people.
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On account of the rain last Saturday evening the attendance at the dance at Coteau was not as large as what is ordinarily the case, but those present had a dandy time and were glad they came. Another dance for Coteau is announced for Saturday evening. May 7, at which the Bowbells orchestra will furnish the music, and to which everyone is cordially invited.
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County Auditor and Mrs. C. J. Kopriva last Monday evening entertained the following employees at the court house to a six o'clock dinner: Clerk of Court C. B. Stitt, Register of Deeds C. S. Summers, and the Misses Claire Mitchell and Vilda Hansen.
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The county commissioners of Burke county will convene on Tuesday of next week when they expect to clean up the last of the seed grain applications, and at the same time cheek out Lawrence Larson, the outgoing county treasurer, and check in his successor, J. P. Jensen.
