The Tribune.
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FRIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER. 1,1899
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M. E. services will be held in the school house at Bowbells on Sunday next, Dec. 3, at. 3 p. m. A special invitation is given to this service. HY. W. HYNES, Pastor.
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Don.McLellan has the contract for erection of Jens Peterson's new store.
O. H. Johnson is erecting an addition to his store cor. Main and First sts.
Wheat—No.l, 56c; flax, $1.24; oats, 35c; potatoes, 35c; butter, 20c; eggs, 25c.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Berglind at Kenmare on Saturday last, a daughter. Dr. Windell attended, and reports mother and babe doing well.
After seeing the foundation for his new business block corner of Main and First streets laid, Jens Peterson went to Hayfield, Minn., for his family. He expects to be back about Jan. 1.
A. W. Movius is getting a new Smith Premier type-writer, one of the best machines made, and has sold to Lee Coleman his old Bar-Lock, which will be returned to the factory tor repairs.
Mrs. L. R. Abbott and family have gone on a visit to the old home at Eden Valley, Minn., to be absent till about Feb. 1, when Mr. Abbott will have their handsome new farm home ready for occupancy.
K. W. Shafford is getting an incubator of large capacity and thinks there is a little fortune in the poultry business right here, if properly conducted. Mr. S. has had experience in this line, and we hope—and expect—to see him make a success of the venture.
O. H. Johnson arrived Tuesday morning from Inkster with his family and they are now becoming comfortably settled in the rooms over the store. Mrs. Johnson is an estimable lady, mother of a large and interesting family, that makes a most generous and welcome addition to the population of our young city.
J. A. and J. T. Stewart, two husky young rustlers from Harlem, this state, have been here for several days past, and they are to-day loud in expressing their admiration of the country and the push and enterprise of the people. Both will make filing on homesteads and start home this evening to put their affairs below in shape to admit of removal to Bowbells about Jan. 1. They also contracted for a business lot on Miner street, on which they will erect a store building.
"Nathan "Wean and Chas. Toby, two of the first settlers in this vicinity—and, by the way, as fine specimens of the sturdy pioneer as one could hope to find in the northwest—made a pleasant call on THE TRIBUNE this morning. These gentlemen came here nearly the same time—Mr. Wean a little in advance—and to-day neither one would exchange his farm for an equal number of acres in any other part of the northwest. They say that for health and productiveness this region cannot be excelled—and what more can selfish human ask?
J. F. Wake, a prominent dry goods merchant from Sykeston, this state, was here yesterday looking over the new town with a view to locating here. Mr. W. expressed himself as very much pleased with the outlook and before boarding the train for home promised to write in a few days to THE TRIBUNE advising us as to what he may conclude to do, at same time leaving the impression that "Bowbells on the Soo" is good enough—for him. He is an up to-date business man, and we are confident of being privileged to welcome him on his return before two more weeks roll around.
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wadge of Park River are visiting the latter's father, Mr. R. Hassard.
Charles B. Hofius of Herman, Minn., to-day purchased lot 15 in block 8, upon which to erect a residence.
A. L. Calkins took out a party of land-seekers Wednesday and became lost on the prairie, which little mistake caused one of the land-seekers to dub Mr. C. "the government dislocator."
L. R. Abbott picked up a girl's dress in his backyard, that probably had been blown from some neighbor's clothes line during the storm Tuesday. Owner can recover the same by calling at this office.
About forty persons from this vicinity attended the dance at Kenmare last night, and all report having had an enjoyable time and speak highly of the fine supper served at the popular Benson house.
The turkey raffle Thanksgiving eve at Shaffer & Co.'s place drew out a big crowd of sports and the contests were spirited and exciting. About 30 turkeys and quite a number of ducks were disposed of. The boys were well pleased with the "opening."
Landlord Lavoy requests us to announce that, owing to matters beyond his control, he will sell the Lavoy hotel in this place. This is one of the best-paying properties on the "Soo Line," and the right party purchasing will find it a veritable gold mine.
A team of horses belonging to Mr. Nelson, who lives two miles east of town, took fright at something while standing in front of Messinger's store Wednesday and ran away, wrecking the wagon to which they were bitched, but doing little other damage. Saml. A. Ritchie, who assumes charge of the mechanical end of THE TRIBUNE, arrived here yesterday from Chicago and is now in the harness. Mr. R. is a first-class all-around printer, as well as a thorough gentleman, and all parties having business with THE TRIBUNE will be treated by him with becoming courtesy, and find him prompt and reliable in all business matters.
Dr. Windell was called to Portal on Monday to attend Leo Quadv, who had just met with an accident that came near costing him his life. The young man attempted to jump onto a moving train, and losing his footing he was dragged along some distance, but fortunately managed to keep his body clear of the track, the light foot alone coming in contact with the wheel, the heel of that member being sliced off somewhat and the instep badly lacerated. The wounds are painful and will lay the young man up for a time, but he should be thankful that his injuries were no worse.
The excursion train from the east on Wednesday morning last brought into Bowbells 97 land-seekers, and a more enthusiastic crowd than they, after taking a few hours drive through the tributary country, could not well be found. After an early breakfast they secured such conveyances as were to be had and ruminated over the country in all directions, and on their return in the evening it was interesting to witness the comparison of notes and the unqualified expression of satisfaction by all with the country as they had found it. The party was here Wednesday and Thursday, leaving on this morning's east-bound passenger train. Mr. Lawson, who has charge of these companies, dropped into our office about 8 o'clock last evening and informed us that up to that hoar he had made out filing papers for 84 members of the party and expected that before train time several more would call on him to officiate for them in like manner. Mr. L. says that in all his experience as a "missionary" he has seen nothing to equal the grand rush for "Bowbells on the Soo."
A. O. Messinger of Waterloo, Ia., is here looking for land and visiting his uncle, S. Messinger.
On Wednesday 102 meals were sold at the Lavoy hotel and 97 were sold yesterday.
See notice from County Treasurer Scofield, in another column, in reference to school tax collections.
McLellan & Burger are getting in lots of building material just now, but the stuff finds its way into the country about as fast as it is unloaded from the cars.
Choice cuts of prime fresh beef can be had this week at both H. C. Blenkner's and S. Messinger's, and it is generally hoped they'll continue to keep the commodity till a regular meat market may be opened.
The dance at the Lavoy on last Friday night drew out a very nice company, and the occasion was greatly enjoyed, Mr. and Mrs. Lavoy leaving nothing undone that would add to the pleasure of their guests. The music was good, the supper excellent, and some 35 numbers were sold.
Leershon & Nelson of Hutchinson, Minn., who purchased lots 1 and 2 in block 2, will shortly begin the erection of a general store building, the structure to be 40x50 on the ground, and 2 stories high, with basement full size of building and stone wall from the ground up. Wood Bros, have the contract for the stone work, and Mr. Leershon informs us they will let the contrast for the carpenter work on or about the 12th of this mouth.
H. J., P. M. and Martin Hendricknon of Montevideo, Minn., last evening purchased lot 12 in block 2, and will as soon as possible erect thereon a two story and basement business building. These three brothers are shrewd young business men, and readily saw the advantage to be gained by "getting in on the ground floor" while Bowbellts was still in her swaddling clothes and before prices of business property quadrupled, as must soon be the case.
Hon. John Shippam of Wahpeton, one of the earliest settlers of Richland county, as well as one of the best-known and most honorable business men in the state, was in Bowbells on Tuesday and spent some time with ye editor looking over the town and debating its possibilities. Mr. S. is a sagacious, far-seeing man of affairs, and as such his conclusions—backed by substantial cash investment—will be taken as proof positive of what, is in store for our town. To THE TRUBUNE he unhesitatingly made the prediction that Bowbells was destined to be one of the best business towns between Minneapolis and the coast, and as an earnest of his belief Mr. Shippam returned home with an opt ion on four business lots in block 4 snugly laid away is his inside pocket. He expects to settle up his affairs at Wahpeton without delay, when he will bring on his family and at once settle down to business in Bowbells; and with Honest John Shippam and a few of his like located in our midst, it can be put down as settled that "Bowbells on the Soo" will soon be known and recognized as the Zenith City of the New Northwest.
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TAX NOTICE.
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MINOT, N. D., Oct. 23,1899. To the tax payers of School Districts Nos. 28, 29 and 30: You are hereby notified that I will be at Bowbells on Friday, the 15th, and at Kenmare on Saturday, the l6th of December, to receive tax for the year 1890.
J. H. SCOFIELD,
County Treasurer.
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LAND-SEEKERS' EXCURSIONS.
Cheap excursions from Minneapolis to Bowbells will be run on the 28th of November and 12th of December, when the fare will be $20 for the round trip. This amount will take you up and hack and pay the government filing fee and get your papers for 160 acres of choice land—all for $20. Call on or write to Land Agent "Soo" Railway, Minneapolis, Minn.
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CONTEST NOTICE.
Department, of the Interior, United States Land Office, Minot, N. D., Nov. 14,1899.—A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by Timothy Goggin, contestant, against homestead entry No. 999, made April 8,1898, for the southeast quarter of section 21, township 162, range 89, by Frederick Wilhelm Konschke, contestee, in which it is alleged that Frederick Wilhelm Konschke has failed to erect a habitable dwelling or any other building on said land, has never resided on said land since the date of his filing, and does not now reside thereon, and is wholly abandoning the same, find that said alleged absence from the said land was not due to his employment in the army, navy or marine corps of the United States as a private soldier, officer, seaman or murine during the war with Spain or during any other war in which the United States may be engaged. Said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said allegations at 10 o'clock a. m. on January 11, 1900, before James W. Briggs, a notary public at Bowbells, Ward county, N. D., and that final hearing will be field at 10 o'clock a. m. on January 18, 1900. before the Register and Receiver of the United States Land Office in Minot, North Dakota.
The said contestant having, in a proper affidavit--, filed November 14, 1899, set forth facts which show that after duo diligence personal service of this notice cannot be made, it is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication.
THOMAS E. OLSGARD, Register.
A. W. Movius, Bowbells, N. D., Attorney for Contestant. 3-6
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CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior, United States Land Office, Minot, N. D., Nov. 16, 1899.—A sufficient. content affidavit having been filed in this office by Wilhelm Anffarth, contestant, against homestead entry No. 1091, made April 21, 1898. for the southwest quarter of section 14, in township 102, range 89, by Julius Otto, contestee, in which it is alleged that Julius Otto has wholly abandoned said tract of land for more than a year, the not resided thereon, does not now reside thereon and has made no improvements whatever on said land, and that said alleged absence from the land was not due to his employment is the army, navy or marine corps of the United States as a private soldier, officer, seaman or marina during the war with Spurn or during any other war in which the United States may be engaged. Said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said allegations at 10 o'clock a. m. on January 5. 1900, before James W. Briggs, a notary public at Bowbells, Ward county, N. D., and that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m. on January 12, 1800, before the Register and Receiver of the United States Land Office at Minot, North Dakota.
The said contestant having, in a proper affidavit, filed November 16, 1899, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice cannot be made, it is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by duo and proper publication.
THOMAS E. Olsgard, Register.
ABNER L. HANSCOM, Receiver.
A. W. Movius, Bowbells, N. D., Attorney for Contestant. 3-6
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CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior, United States Land Office, Minot, N. D., Nov. 27, 1899.—A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by Harold Halverson, contestant, against Niels Haagensen, homestead entry No. 875, made March 11, 1898, for the southwest quarter of section 28, township 161, range 89, by Niels Haagensen, contestee, in which it is alleged that said Niels Haagensen has wholly abandoned his said homestead entry and changed his residence therefrom for more than six months immediately prior to the filing of this contest, to-wit: November 25, 1899; that he has wholly failed to comply with the homestead law, and that said tract remains unimproved, same as other public land, and absolutely abandoned: that said alleged absence from the said land was not due to his employment in the army, navy or marine corps of the United States as a private soldier, officer, seaman or marine during the war with Spain or during any other war in which the United States may be engaged. Said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on January 20, 1900, before James W. Briggs, a notary public, at his office in Bowbells N. D., and that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock n. m. on January 27. 1900, before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Minot, North Dakota.
The said contestant having, in a proper affidavit, tiled November 21, 1899, set forth facts which show that alter duo diligence personal service of this notice [sic] can not be made, it is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication.
THOMAS E. OLSGARD, Register.
3-6 ABNER L. HANSCOM, Receiver.
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CONTEST NOTICE.
Deportment of the Interior, United States Land Office. Minor, N. D., Nov. 27,1899.—A sufficient contest affidavit having been filed in this office by John A. Anderson, contestant, afianest, Nels C. Madson, homestead entry No. 992, made April 8, 1898, for the southwest quarter of section 30, township 161, range 89, by Nels C. Madson, contestee, in which it is alleged that said Nels C. Madson has wholly abandoned his said homestead and changed his residence therefrom for more than six months since making said entry, and immediately prior to this date, to-wit: Nov. 16, 1899: that he has failed to comply with the homestead law, and said tract is wholly abandoned, and that said alleged absence from the said land was not due to his employment in the army, navy or marine corps of the United States as a private soldier, officer, seaman or marine; during the war with Spain or during any other war in which the United States may be engaged. Said parties are hereby notified to appear, respond and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on January 20, 1900, before James W. Briggs, a notary public, at his office at Bowbells, Ward county, N. D., and that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock a. m. on January 27, 1900, before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Minot, North Dakota.
The said contestant having, in a proper affidavit, filed Nov. 27,1899, set forth facts which show that after due diligence personal service of this notice call not be made, it is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication.
THOMAS E. Olsgard, Register.
3-6 Abner L. Hanscom, Receiver.
