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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-06-18
At their meeting yesterday the

At their meeting yesterday the
Cavalier County Agricultural society
seemed to meet with some opposi-
ton in soliciting subscriptions for
stock from the fact that the condi-
tions surrounding the sections Of the
constitution were not thoroughly
understood by the members. The
committee appointed to solicit stock
will probably meet with some oppo-
si.ion on the same grounds, i. e.,
that the capital stock is too high
and that five dollars per share is too
much. Now Article Nj, Section l
of the constitution says:
The directors shall have special su-
perintendance Of the so ciety's affairs.
appoint such committees S, marshals po-
licemen, gate-keepers and agents not
otherwise provided for; publish COM
munications, make such improvements
and offer such premiums as they shall
deem proper; provided that then
n1ake no appropriation beyond the
funds of the society.
Sec. 2-The directors shall have
power to remove at any time, any of its
own OF the presidents appointees, for
incompetency or neglect OF duty.
ARTICLE XII-ASsESsMENTs.
Sec. mo assessment shall be made
on the society except by a t1Uo-t7Lir6
uote of all the Stockholders, and
then not to exceed 20 per cent. per
share.
Now it might be we'll to under
stand that the directors are elected
by the stockholders and as will be
seen by the above section, they can
not make an appropriation beyond
the funds Of the society. They
must keep within bounds. Then
again, should any deficiency arise,
it takes two-thiad vote of all the
stockholders to levy any assessment
on the society, and then not to ex-
ceed 90 per cent. of each share.
Supposing farmer or business man
holds one share of five dollars and
is assessed 20 per cent he would pay
but one dollar on his stock for which
he would receive certificate Of
stock. The stockholders in this So
ciety hold the reins of government
and no farmer or business man
should hesitate for moment in sub
scribing for stock.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-06-18
ElOcutIOn Recital,

BY Chas. w. McCrossan, medalist of
Winnipeg. at the NJ. q. church, Lang
don, June 80. 1891. The programme
will be made up Of the following:
Bernardo Del Carpio;' Bernardo
and Alfonso, 'Bernardo's Revenge;"
THE Lament of the Irish Emigrant;''
"The Ringing Of the Curfew;;'' ''Cav-
airy Charge at Balaklava;'' 1.-The Out
law" s'How Ruby Played;" Our
Folks.'
PRESS CLIPPINGS:
TREHERNE-"Ch McCrossan, of
Winnipeg, gave some excellent selec-
tions, but his description of Ruben
STEMS piano performance. totally
eclipsed all the others, and made the
audience fairly yell with delight. p
Man. Free Press.
ToRoNTo-"Chas. w. McCrossan,
the young Winnipeg elocutionist, sue
ceeded i'll completely captivating the
audience. During his mastery render
ing of s'How Ruby Played" the audi
ence was kept in continuous roars of
laughter Toronto Globe.
WINNIPEG-"Chas w. McCrossan
has all the elements of first class
elocutionist; his voice is strong and
well trained, his gestures graceful and
his acting fine Winnipeg Sun.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-06-18
The Inteflllenf, ,

The body was taken charge of by the
masonic lodge of this city and prepared
for burial. The funeral procession left
the city hall at 1880 o'clock Oh Tues
day. First came the members of the
lodge on foot and in the beautiful re-
gala of their order. Then came the
hearse, following which was long
line of citizens in carriages and on
foot to testify to the esteem in which
deceased was held by all who knew
him. The procession slowly wended
its way to the Masonic burying ground.
half mile east of the city, where the
beautiful and impressive ceremony of
the order was read, after which all
that was mortal Of Fred W. Hall was
lowered to its last resting place.
Obituary
Fred W. Hall was native of Peter
boro, Ontario, and at the time of his
death was about As years Of age. His
father was for many years sheriff of
that district and deceased acted in the
capacity of deputy. After the deaths
of his parents and wife he removed to
this country, settling at Pembina. He
was among the first settlers on this
mountaineering taken up his resi-
dence here in 1883 and has resided here
ever since, and has held various posi-
tions of public trust-having been
deputy register of deeds and deputy
auditor at different times. Of late, he
has devoted himself exclusively to
teaching school. He held a first-class
certificate and had the reputation of
being one of the best teachers in the
county. He was also a prominent
member of the Masonic order and when
the organization of that body was eff
fected in this city he united with them
and took an active interest in its vel
fare. Possessed of a genial, whole
souled disposition he did not lack for
friends. To know him was to like him
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-06-18
Chief Justice Corliss says that Judg

Chief Justice Corliss says that Judge
Templeton has fewer decisions reversed
in the supreme court than any other
judge in the state. At the last term
all of his decisions were sustained with
one exception, and that was case
wherein Judge Templeton himself
seriously questioned the correctness of
his position. The people of this dis
trict have reason to be proud of their
judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-06-18
and we do not know of a man who
seemed to have fewer enemies He
leaves a brother, sister and four
children in Ontario to mourn his loss.
He had no relatives in this country.
Agricultural Meeting.

In accordance with the secretary's
call mass meeting was held at the
auditors office, with view of per-
fecting the organization known as
the Cavalier County Agricultural
Association, and to discuss the ad-
visibility Of holding a county fair at
Langdon this year. The room was
soon filled to suffcoa,ion when A. F.
Stewart was called to the chair and
H. D. ALERT duly appointed secre-
tary. After thorough discussion
it was decided to continue to work
under the present charter. Moved
and seconded that the chair appoint
a committee of three, whose duty it
shall be to select one person from
each town to solicit subscribers for
stock in compliance with the charter
carried.
The chair appointed Messrs. Nc
Cay, ALERT and Hope as such COM
mittee, who went into session and
submitted the following list of ap.
pointments:
Cypress twp-George Bullock.
Linden-W. H. Conn.
Olga-F. K. Renaud.
Harvey-Isaac Ullyott.
Moscow-John Veer.
Osnabrock-Peter Wild.
Montrose-Henry Watson.
Langdon city-James McPhail,
Osnabrock village-John Bidlake.
Hope township-John Hope.
Fremont Chas. VanNorman.
Loam-Wm. Hutton.
Langdon-Ed. A. McCay.
Perry-Joseph Heapy.
Alma-R. P. McAl]in.
Milton city-Gunder Nelson.
Olga village-W. Gauthier.
The secretary was requested to
notify each person so appointed and
mail to him copy of the constitu-
tion and bylaws, and urge upon him
the necessity of taking immediate
action in the matter.
The subscription book was then
opened and nearly $500 stock sub
scribed. Said book will be open at
the secrctary's office at any time.
Mr.. Doherty volunteered to pub
lish the constitution and by laws in
the Cavalier County Republican, for
which vote of thanks was rendered
him. 1t was then decided that the
stockholders of the Cavalier County
Agricultural Association meet on
Saturday, July 18th, at . o'clock p.
m, for the purpose of e]ecting Off
GERS and perfecting arrangements
for fall fair. The meeting then
upon motion adjourned.
II. D. ALERT,
Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-06-18
FOUND dead.
The Body Of Fred w. Hall
Found Upon the Road Be-
tween Langdon and
OsnabrOck.
The Exact Cause of Death is
Yet a Mystery.

Ounuay evening our usually quiet
little city was electrofyed with the
news that the body Of a dead man had
been found lying near the railway
track about three miles east of town.
The coroner, DR.. Donovan was instant
ly summoned and together with a num-
ber of citizens proceeded to the spot
where the body lay. A hasty examin-
alton confirmed their worst fears. The
man had been dead for several hours.
1t proved to be the body of Fred w.
Hall, school teacher and one of the
best known residents of the county.
The facts of the case leading up to his
death as near as can be learned are as
follows: Last week in company with
other teachers he went to Milton to at
tend the institute in session at that
place and while there complained of
feeling unwell and kept his room at
the Northwestern hotel the greater
portion of the time. Saturday morn
ing he arose from bed and stated his
intention of coming to Langdon on
that evenings train. Feeling unwell,
however, in the afternoon, he went to
his room and oversight himself and
missed the train. He arose Sunday
morning and would take no breakfast,
except drinking cup of tea. He then
announced his intention Of walking to
Langdon. His friends tried to dissuade
him from this purpose, but failed and
About 1880 O'clock
he started upon his fatal journey. lie
was seen passing through Osnabrock
about noon and about o'clock he was
met, at what is known as Jokisch S
crossing, by Mr.. J. B. Boyd Of tais
city. MIR. Boyd babe him good-day and
remarked that it was very warm to
which deceased assented. He then
seemed to be
completely worn ont
with the long walk and oppressive
heat. After crossing the track, OH the
road leading to Osnabrock, Mr.. Boyd
looked back and saw Mr.. Hall strike
eff on the road leading directly north
instead Of following the Langdon trail.
Now follows the peculiar part of this
sad affair. 1t transpired from the evil
dence at the coroner's inquest that
when the body was taken to the city
hall and undressed, several marks Of
bodily injury were discovered on his
person, viz: an abrasion on the nose
just below the forehead, besides what
seemed TO be scalds from hot water on
the right side of the body and extend
ing down the right leg and also the
calf of the left leg. Mr.. Boyd testified
at the inquest that there were no
marks on the face Of deceased when he
met him at the crossing; and it does
not seem possible that the man could
walk any distance scalded as he was.
without suffering great pain. To ena-
BILE our readers to understand the stu
alton we append the following diagram;
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-06-18
Basket Social.

At meeting held at Mona school
house on Tuesday evening June 10th It
was decided to hold Basket Social at
that place on July 4th next. Commit
tee on entertainment was appointed as
follows: Jas. Y. Scott, Geo. w. Graves
and Jas. Welsh. Committee on grounds:
Geo. Carr, VIM. Hutton and Mr.. Cruik-
shank. A program is being prepared,
consisting of speeches, vocal and in
strumental music, reading and recita-
tions, etc. Good grounds for base ball
and croquet. Dinner at o'clock. OPP
portunity win be given to contribute to
Harvey Centre and Mona Sunday
schools, as also for benefit Of pastor in
charge. A general invitation is exten-
ded to all.
GEO. w. GRAVES, 81
EerryStaYv@ 4 4
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-06-18

anu O'Clock p. M, on the railroad
crossing known as JOkisch's crossing
between Langdon and Osnabrock, N.
d. spoke to him bidding him the
time of day. I could see no marks or
bruises on his person. l last saw him
40 or so yards from the crossing, going
north on section line. He looked tired
and worn out. am positive as to his
identity when seen on said crossing.
Albert Myers who first discovered
the body testified as follows: iden-
tify the body as the body found on
Sunday, June IA, 1891, hear Mr.. Tho
ler's place. The body was lying on
the north side of the road. face down.
wards, and arms under the chest. I
got out of the wagon and called, sup
posing the man to be asleep. We
waited until Harry Bidlake and a
friend came up. We then turned the
body over and found the face discolored
and decided he was dead. We re-
manned in charge of the body until the
arrival of the coroner. This was about
p. m. There were marks in the road
where his feet had disturbed the dust
as an indication of strugge while
dying.
Emanuel Myers corroborated the
testimony of Albert Myers.
Allan Pinkerton, being duly sworn,
said: l identify the body as that of
Fred w. Hall. 1 was present when
the body was undressed. I discovered
marks OF abrasions on the body which
would Indicate had been received prior
to death. Abrasions on right arm
above the elbow and the right leg from
the knee down below the calf, and the
left leg Oh the calf. Abrasions looked
like scalds or burns caused by steam or
hot water. I think these injuries
would cause pain and eXhaustion-and
would assist with other ailments in
causing death. I do not think them
sufficient to cause death. 1 saw the
deceased Oh Saturday last, at Milton,
n. D., and he told me he had been sick
but would be able to come to Langdon
that night. noticed scar on the de-
ceased mans nose after taken to the
city hall at Langdon which was not on
his nose when | saw him at Milton on
Saturday last. do not think the scar
Oh his nose would have been caused bv
a fall
After due deliberation the jury
brought in the following verdict:
State of North Dakota
County of Cavalier.
An lnquisition on holden at Langdon,
in Cavalier county, on the 18th day of
June, 1891, before f. l. Donovan, cor
oner of said county, upon the body of
F. w. Hall, there lying dead, the jur-
ors whose names are hereto subscribed,
said jurors upon their oaths do say,
that friedrich W. Hall came to his
death on the 14th day Of June, 1891, by
causes at present unknown to this
jury; but that some evidence Of bodily
injury is apparent and that III our opin-
ion are Of such nature as to require
an inves stigation by the proper author
tiles as to how and by what means
those injuries were inflicted
Signed,
CHAs. CHISHOLM
J. MCPHAIL Jurors.
NJ. G.. FOSSUM
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-06-18
THE INQUEST.

The inquest was held on Monday at
the Office of the coroner and the follow
ing testimony elected:
Mr.. j. B. Boyd being duly sworn
said: saw Fred w. Hall ON Sunday,
June IA, 1891, between the hours Of 2::sO
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-06-18
IANGpoN

The road leading north from Jokischs
crossing.
b The trail connecting the Langdon and
north roads.
c q Who're the body lay when discovered.
Now, the question arises, why did
the deceased take that north bound
road, instead of keeping on the road
leading to this city; how far north did
he 60 and why did he return to the
Langdon road? Did he receive those
injuries while off the Langdon read or
were the scalds caused from the effect
of the hot sun upon the body after
death, from the fact that deceased
would perspire freely from walking on
such hot day? These are questions
that have not been answered and we
will not attempt to do SO here, but hope
that the proper authorities will spare
no efforts in their investigation of the
case.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-06-18

This will give the school fund $11s,-
57S.s5 for investment at once, and may
be placed in state bonds, the interest
to be used for the benefit of the public
schools. This would make about S.
600 per year to be added to the $50 900
per year now received as the rent Of
school lands, but this sale will cut
down the amount Orient to be received
hereafter. The public school lands of
the state comprise about $500, 900, and
it will thus be seen that only small
fraction Of them has yet been sold.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-04-16
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from prac-
tice, having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary the formula
of simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of con
sumption, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma
and ali throat and lung affections, also
a positive and radical cure for nervous
debility and all nervous complaints, af,
ter having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands OF cases, has felt
it his duty to make it known to his suf-
fering fellows. Actuated by this mo-
tive and desire TO relieve human suf.
fering, will send free of charge, to all
who desire it, this recipe, in German,
French or English, with full directions
for preparing and using. Sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper. w. A. MOVES, $50 Powers
Block, Rochester, n. Y.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-04-16

If you want painting or paper hang
ing done in first class style go to Jump
& Baker.
Regular meeting of Audubon Chap
ter -, will occur Tuesday evening April
2lst. \ full attendance is desired.
DR.. J. ID. Holmes and family returned
from Des Moines last evening, where
Mrs. Holmes has been receiving cleo
trical treatment.
Our space is largely devoted this
week to the closing exercises in the NJ
=. church, and the proceedings of the
board of supervisors.
Rev. d. G.. Franklin, Presiding Elder
of the Atlantic district Of the NJ. f.
church will preach at the court house
next Sunday night. Everybody cor
daily invited.
\ cordial invitation is extended to all
to attend the special service for young
men, at the Baptist church next Sun.
day evening. Various causes have
necessitated its postponcment from
Easter night, until this time. The sub
ject is: GLOW to achieve brilliant ca,
reer."
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-04-16
Original Notice.

In the district court Of the state of Iowa, in and
for Audubon county.
To j. +. Stuvcr and L. HartZell
You are hereby notified that petition is now
on file In the Office Of the clerk of said court,
wherein j. W. Byers. as plaintiff, claims the alb
sOlutc ownership Of the northeast quarter OF
section twelve 12), township eighty $50, north
Of range thirty-fOur (3i), west 9Th l.. NJ, In Au-
dubon county, Iowa, and asking that his title
thereto he quoted Ia him as against certain
judgments oGtaincd 10y YOU against one James G..
Wolfe, a former owner Of said land. And for
general relief
You are further notified that said cause will
come ON for hearing and trial at the May term.
1891, Of said court, and that unless you appear
and defend thereto before noon Of the second
day 81 said court, commencing at Audubon, AII-
dubon county, Iowa, on May nth, 1891, default
Will Dc entered against you and Judgment rem
dercd us prayed IN said petition.
J. ". BYERs, Plaintiff.
15lJI by L. L. BnAISARD, His Attorney.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-04-16

Consent highway between section II
and II Sharon township, petitioned for
by Edwin L. Johnson ct al was estab-
lished as petitioned for.
Consent highway OH county line on
west side Of sections 10, 30 and 81 Doug
las township, petitioned for by Nels NJ
Hansen ct al was established as petit
toned for.
Consent highway in Hamlin township
petitioned fer by Henry Young ct al
was established as petitioncd for.
Consent highway on county line on
north side of sections = and 3 Viola
township, petitioned for by Geo. w.
Paine ct al was established as petition
ed for.
On motion it was ordered that no
bills for aid for paupers be hereafter
allowed unless the contract for same by
and with the trustees be made prior TO
the time such aid shall be furnished.
On motion it was ordered that all
printing companies outside of county
be required to file with the county aud
itor, a copy of all orders for stationery
etc, for county at time said orders are
given.
LIST OF CLAIMS.
On motion accounts were allowed
during the session as follows:
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-04-16
Atlantic pufsst!J Co.
OLDEST NURSERY IN CASS COUNTY.

We now offer the lowest prices Oh Nursery
Stock ever given In Iowa. stock No. In every
respect viii replace ut half price all stock that
fails to grow. We cannot give prices on all
stock for want Of space; write for special prices
on stock not given here. stock delivered on car
here free OF charge at the following low rate:
Apple trees 20 Il lie. Crabs to # l5c.
+" 5toG II IOc 4" 4to5 II lie.
" " 4to5ft Sc. Cherries TO D II 2jc.
" 3toift &c. PlunS to II lie.
Pears 4 to . It sc.
Concord Grapes very fine yr. Sl.OO per 100.
Write for prices on other varieties, also Goose
berries, Currants, RaspberrleS, Blackbcrrics,
DewherrcS, Strawberries. We Will give you
bottom price. Ornamental Shrubs, Lilac, Wy
CELIA, Spiera, Syringa, SNOWFALL, RaSbacacia,
Drietzia, Tree Honey SuCile . 10 3 Il 2OctS lily.
drau2ia, GrandfaTia, the finest OF all, 3JctS.
Climbing Vines, Wistera, Honey Suckle, Amp
lopsis, Trump tiiOWtT, costs. Eyergreens twice
transplauted very fne and extra well rooted,
Red G stlar 3 TO II 2Octs, Scotch Pine to 4 II
25cts White Pine 10 It 2Jcts, Scotch Pine,
White Pine, Balsam Fir, Norway Spruce, White
Spsuce, Red Cedar Is to - inches 2Octs Sma |
size at low rates Box Elder 6 to 70, Soft Maple
Z 10 S II, Caltalpa 10 to II II I2cts White Ash .
to II sets, 10 ~ II lOcts. Elm to It ljcts.
liox Elder yT 20 to 80 inches 20 cts per 100 $500
per 1000, Box Elder yr old 10 u Sl.00 per 100,
81. 90 per 1000. Russian Mulberry l yr $3.50 per
iOOO. Prices on large sizes given on application.
send order ut once before stock Is all sold.
We guarantee satisfaction. Terms, Cash with
s.W. WILSON & Co,
Atlantic, Iowa,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-04-16
w. c. T. u. Convention.

The Fourth Annual Convention Of the W. c. I.
U. of Audubon County will he held in Audubon,
Thursday and Friday, May and S.
The general officers of the Union, the Vice
Presidents, Super intcndcnts, Chairman of Aud
iting Committee, together with the Presidents,
Secretary and Treasurer Of each local Union,
with one delegate for every ten members or frac-
ton thereof, shall constitute the annual meeting
A cordial invitation is extended to other temper
ancc organizations, churches and Sunday schools
Mrs. LAURA HURD, Prest.
Mrs. MARY YAGGY, Secy.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-04-16
Original Notice.

In the district court of Audubon county, Iowa.
May term, A. d., 1891.
RaSmus Steifensen, plaintiff,
vs..
DOrothca Stetfensen, defendant.
To DOrOthca SteffenScn, defendant:
You are hereby notified. that there is a petition
led by said plaintiff, In the Office of the clerk OF
the district court OF said Audubon county, Iowa,
claiming OF you divorce on the grounds Of
adultery, and desertion for more than two years
And that unless you appear thereto and defend on
OF before noon OF the second day OF the next term
OF said court, commencing at Audubon, the 18th
day OF May, 1891, default will he entered against
you and Judgment rendered thereon.
Dated this I'D day of March, 1891.
Foss & STUART,
1919 Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-04-16

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Is Consumption Incurable.

Read the following: Mr.. G. Morris, Newark
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