On this date in 1908 the Lesh family announced that they were leaving Bowbells, North Dakota for Idaho. John Lesh and his family were among the earliest settlers of the area. They arrived in North Dakota in 1897. There wasn’t even a claim shack in what would become Bowbells. There was only a rudimentary shelter erected by the railroad for those who came to look over the area. The 16 by 100 foot structure was divided into ten rooms. Each family was allowed one room for cooking, sleeping, and