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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03
SAVED MS LIFE.
A Majors Presence OF Mind aud . Sub
altern's Nerve. -

.s.s,..-Es. altern.s Nerve. 4
It was in India Dinner was iNn
finished in the mess-room, and seSeial
English officers were sitting about tAe
table. Their bronzed faces had tie
set but not unkindly look common
among military men. The converse
ton, ut best had not been animated,
and just now there was lull, as the
night was too hot for small talk. The
major of the regiment q clean cut
man OF 55, turned toward his next
neighbour at the table. young. sub
altern, who was leaning back in his
chair, with his hands claspel behind
his head, staring through the cigar
smoke at the ceiling.
The major was slowly looking the
man over, from his handsome face
down. when, with sudden alertness,
and in quiet, steady voice he said:
Don't move, please, Mr.. Caruthers.
I want to try an experiment with you.
Don't move muscle"
'All right major" replied the sub
altern, without even turning his eyes.
Hadn't the least idea of moving.
What's the game?"
BY this time all the others were
listening in lazy, expectant way.
do you Think continued the ma
jor, and his voice trembled just a little,
do you think you can keep absolute
ly still for, say two minutes-to save
your life?"
..Are Won iOlyinrpm
''On the contrary, move muscle
and you are a dead man. Can you
stand the strain?''
The subaltern barely whispered,
Yes" and his face paled slightly.
Burke" said the major, addressing
an officer across the table, pour some
of that milk into q saucer and set it
on the floor here just back of NE.
Gently, man! Quietn'
Not word was spoken as the officer
quietly filled the saucer, walked with
it carefully around the table, and set
it down where the major had indicated
on the floor.
Like marble statue sat the young
subaltern in his white linen clothes,
while cobra di capello which had
oeen crawling up the leg of his trous-
ers, slowly raised its head. then
turned, descended to the floor, and
glided toward the milk.
Suddenly the silence was broken by
the report Of the majors revolver, and
the snake lay dead on the floor
Thank you, major said the sub
altern, as the two men shook hands
warmly. You have saved my life 81
You're welcome, my boy" replied
the senior. But you did your share. :"
Youths Companion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03
Rand, McNaIly & Co.,
PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS.

Chicago, May %, 1890.
Messss. Dean & Payne, General
Agents.
Gentlemen: Enclosed l hand you
check for $l,l57.sO in payment of
premium on my last policy of $780,
900 in your company. l have car
ried insurance in the Northwestern
Mutual Life o. Milwaukee for over
20 years as we'll as in some other
companies. Within the past two
years l increased my line in your
company to $4,000, the full limit
which is more than I carry in any
other one company. I am &C.
quainted with some of your officers
and have great confidence in the
company's management.
Very Truly Yours,
ANDREW MCNALLY.
J. D. MILLS, State Agent,
Northwestern, Grand Forks, ND.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03
Probate Notice,

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA, IS
County Of Cavalier 60 In County Court.
In the matter of the estate of William Brtch, de-
ceased.
Pursuant to an order of said court, made on the
oath day of August A. D. 1891, notice is hereby
given that Tuesday the 18th day of September A.
D. 1884, at 10 o'clock q. M. of said day, ut the
court room of said court, at the county court
house in the city of Langdon, in said county OF
Cavalier. have been appointed by the Judge of
said court as the time and place for hearing the
petition of Adam Isaac Birtch for the issuance to
William Brtch, late of the county of Cavalier,
in the State of North Dakota, deceased, when and
where any person interested in said estate NAV
appear and contest the same.
Dated August cath, A. D. 1891.
II. E. DORVAL,
Attested by Judge of the County Court.
II. A. BUssIEREs, "a
Attorney for Petitioner.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03
Z. S. LAID OFFICE.

U. S. LAID OFFICE.
Grand Forks, n. d. Aug. 8, 1891.
=, complaint having been entered at this office by
H r to comply with law us to Timber Culture
Entry, No. 440l, dated September 29th 1884 upon
me nGa section g. Twp. 1874 n, Range go W, in
HdHauer county n. d.. with view to the cans
Gsitloh OF said entry. alleging that Patrick Nc
Bride has failed to comply with the require
ments OF the Timber Culture law in that he has
ailed 10 plant or SOW TOR cause to be planted or
said land during the year from Sep. go, 1857 to
pep. ~ 1883 and at the present time there are no
.rees: tree seeis or cuttings sown, planted or
growing on said land - Z - q
The sni parties are hereby summoned to ap-
Pear AT this office on the 18th day of September.
teyi, at o'clock a, m, to respond and furnish
tt;ss.mony concerning said alleged failure. Tes
Judgs for Cavalier county, N. D., at Langdon on
inc iSth day of September A. D.. 1891, att p m.
oZ-4 JAS. ELTON. Register. 4
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03
U. S. Land Office,

U. S. Land Office,
Grand Forks, N. D., August 8, 1891.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Arthur Manly against Patrick Kenny for failure
to comply with law as TO Timber Culture Entry
No; esl5, dated April 10, 1883, upon the seq,
section s9 township 181 Il, range 80 W, in Cava-
cancellation Of said entry; contestant alleging
mat the said Patrick Kenny has failed to comply
WIN the Timber.Culture law in that he hos
ear from April ID, 1890 to April 49, 1891, five
acres OF trees tree SEEDS cuttings ON said land
ana That at the present time there are no trees,
me said parties are hereby summoned to appear
at ms office OH the 10Th day of September, 1891
at 20 clock a. m. to respond and furnish testi-
mony concerning said alleged failure,
Testimony 10 be taken before John E. Truax,
clerk Of the district court for Cavalier county at
1 Isanngdon, n D., on the 10th day Of September,
1881. at 10 u. m. - :,
52-4 las FtroN REGISTER
H. Z. DoRvAL, Attorney. - - r
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03
An Edison Idea.

Mr.. Edison has some singular ideas
regarding dress. He says, II wear the
same thickness of outer garments the
year round. l never wear an over
coat 1t is big. heavy, clumsy and of
little value as a protector against cold.
The air can get in under it in a num-
Der of places. l increase Or decrease
the number of my undergarments ac-
cording to the temperature. Every
morning when get out of bed l open
the windows of my room and try the
air. If it is warm or mild put on my
undershirt, if cold put on two, and il
very cold put On three"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03
J, s. LAND OFFICE,

Y, B. LAND OFFICE.
r., Grand Forks N. D., July Is. 1881.
cs Hompil1nt having been entered at this office by
1aiiure to comply with law as to Timber Culture
~, hintry NJ. $3.50 dated October Gath 1887, upon
a Is W. nwA section 2s, twp 1856 Range 59in Cav
fnn connty, n. D. with view 10 the cancella-
so;i =! SAID entry; contestant alleging that the
, ,hid franklin L. Clure has failed to comply with
the e hteqnlrements of the timber culture law In
r IaL ne mas failed to plant. SOW or cause TO be
y ee seeds OF cuttings during the year from Oct
~, lesS 10 Oct a. 1890 and that ut the present
, aue mere are no trees tree reeds or cuttings
panied or sown thereon. -
NJ. Inc said parties are hereby summoned to ap-
eo1 az ms office on the 18th day OF September,
eSt, ats clock, M, to respond and furnish
mony will be taken before II. ii. DoryaIs Counfy.
SEudge Ior Cavalier County, N. D., at Langdon.l
~ y, September IL. 1891, at 10 a M. 6, ISL
JAS. ELTON, Register
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03
U. S. Land Office,

U. S. Land Office
Grand Forks, N. D.. August 25, 1891.
Notice is hereby given That the following nam.
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to make
that said proof will be made before the clerk Of
the district court of Cavalier county, state of
North Dakota at Langdon, on October 10, 1891,
viz: JAMES O'GRADY
for the ne a, rec 49, twp 161 Ii. range 50 W,
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation Of,
said land. viz:
James Lindsay, James Dcberg, Daniel Horgan,
Michnel Horgan; oil of Lungdon, Cavalier coun-
ty, n. d.
81 JAS ELTON, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03
A EroU.Rird.

Thomas Marshall and Fred Grace,
of Newcastle, Pa, We're out hunting
frogs the other day and captured a
creature not described in the books.
1t is frog with wings and tail some
thing like a fantail pigeon. 1t weighs
exactly nine ounces. The wings are
composed of elastic-like skin, and
when stretched out measured nine
inches from tip to tip. When the frog
bird is in the water the wings and tail
fit closely to the body and are hardly
noticeable.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03
U. S. LAND OFFICE.

Y. 5. LAND OFFICE.
Grand Forks, OAK. August "a, 1891.
Notice is hereby given that the following nam.
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to MAKE
final five year proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will he made before the Clerk Of
the District Court for Cavalier County, n D., at
LangdOn, N. D., on October 8, 1891, viz:
ANDREW PORTER, H F 1O654
foT the nea, gee 30, twp lG4 II. range so W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon. and cultivation Of
said land, viz:
II. d. ALERT, Samuel Hines John Hannah,
David Hannah; NIL of Hannah p. O., Cavalier
county, N. D.
81 JAS. ELTON. Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03
Probate Notice.

Probate Notice.
s1A9 COUNTY un e Of ca1alie1 In County Court
In the matter of the estate of Fred. w. Hall, de.
ceased.
Pursuant 70 an order of said court made on the
18th day Of August A. D. 1891. notice is hereby
given that Saturday the 18th day of6eptember, A.
b. 1891, at 10 O'Clock a. M. of said day, at the
court room of said court, at the county cour,
Cavalier, have been appointed by the Judge OF
said court as the time and place for hearing the
petition of William Fulton for the issuance to
him the petitioner of letters of administration OF
the estate of Fred. W. Hall, late of the town OF
Harvey in the county of Cavalier, in the State OF
North Dakota, deceased, vixen and where any
person interested in said estate may appear and
contest the same.
Dated August 1S. A. D. 1891.
H. E. DOREAL.
Attested Judge of the County Court
H, A. BCssIEREs, "a
Attorney for Petitioner.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03
q. 8. LAND OFFICE,

Grand Forks. N. D., Aug. L. 1891.
Notice fs hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice of her intention to make
final proof in support Of her claim, and
that said proof will be made before the judge of
don, n. d.. on September 18th 1891. viz:
JOSEPHINE LALONDE, H E 1908
for the NV u sec II twp. 160 n re-. COW.
co nth redence upen and ne 81
said land, viz:
Alex Chaput Adolphus Trombly. George Bar
cello. William Keenan,, all Of Langdon, P. o.
5l4 JAS. ELTON. Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03

U. S. Land Office,
Grand Forks, y. d. July %, 1891
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof i'll support of his claim, and that said
proofwll be made before the clerk OF the district
court of Cavalier county. y. D. at Langdon, n
D., Oh September 18th, 1891. viz:
FRANK MIDDLETON, HES699
for the nwll sec. Ii twp 1Gl IL, range 60 W.
He names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residenceupon and cultivation ofsaid
land. viz: Fred Baldwin, William kinna. Robert
Beard, Duncan Stewart; all of Langdon, Caya-
lier county, n. u.
5O-3 JAMES ELTON Register
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03

Job work of all kinds turned out on
shortest notice at the DEMOCRAT
Office. Prices that always suit.
Are you married? if not send your
address to the American Corresponding
Club; p. o. Box 643. Clarksburg, WA.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03
Cavalier County Bank,

at Langdon, in the state of North Dakota, Mt the
close of business August 15 1891.
RESOURCES.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1891-09-03

Ladies get your calling cards. all
styles, at this Office.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-31
jim.

| The Jones Spring school has full
attendance and is making good pro-
gress under the instruction Of Mr.. 4.
II. Alvey.
Hog cholera is raging in the neigh
b0rhood between this village and
Tomahawk.
Our Sunday School is making ac-
tive preparations to hold Christmas
entertainment.
Some peculiar fish stories are report
ed from Hesse's mill dam on Back
Greek. 1t seems that Back Creek
contains some much larger fish than
are to be found in the neighboring
mountain brooks, in this section,
among the eastern chains of the Allie.
ghenys. Last spring fish ofthe carp
kind partly under log: the part seen
was upwards of four feet in length.
1t would be difficult to guess that
fish's entire length or weight. Within
the past few weeks anglers have caught
several large fish weighing from seven
and a half to over thirteen pounds =
numbers of others have been pulled
partly out of the water but breaking
hook or line have escaped back into
the creek.
One day last week Mr.. VIM. H. Mil
Ter living along North Mountain, af-
ter having secured a stout hook, line,
and rod started along to Back Creek
to fish; after patiently fishing for a
time he found fish logging at his
liz q. Then came considerable strug-
gle in which he exerted his main
strength; fortunately he succeeded
in landing a monster carp upon the
bank near the water edge. Pouncing
down upon it on his knees he thought
that he could master the fish but on
looseniDg the hook from it the carp
began desperate struggle for life
throwing the fisherman to one side
and Topping, escaped back into the
creek. Much disheartened from such
an nnlncky adventure, Mr.. Miller
started for home. The next day he
and two other persons were seen at
the creek fishing. They had with
them a full fishing out fit together
with dogs, guns, and basket of pro
visions. What their success was?
we have not yet learned.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-31

AEDGESvILLE NEws.-MrI. VIM
Summers, of Alexandria, Is visitiD,
her mother, Mrs. Collier.
Mrs. Appleby and children, of Bal
timore. are the guests of Mr.. j. III
Miller's family.
Mr.. P. /. Mussetter and wife have
moved from the Gaff property to Miss
Annie Christman's residence.
Miss Mary Virmilia has returned
home from visiting Miss Mary Lemon
of Williamsport.
Mrs. NJ. e. Poisal has returned from
Baltimore with a fine display of MILL.
merry goods. Now is your time to buy
your hats at lowest prices.
We are glad to hear that Miss Alice
Hanna has been employed to teach
the Tomabawk school. Miss Alice
in an accomplished young lady, and
We think she will give entire satisfac-
ton.
Miss Rosa oyer has returned home
from visiting friends in Hagerstown,
mrs. Sentzmire and children, who
have been visiting MIR. Jacob Felker
and family, have returned to their
home in Pa.
Mrs. Payne, of Williamsport, was
the guest of MRS. Richard this week.
Mrs. Angeline Cookus died at Con.
nersville, Ind, Oct. 2. She was born
in Martinsburg, w. Va. Dec. "a, 1895,
and was married there April 10. 1892,
to Mr.. p. II. Cookus. She moved
West in 1865, her husband dying IN
1867. She with her children made
their way in the world, and were re.
spected and esteemed in the commun.
ity.
Oct. 20, 1891. JIM.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-31
We do not as Americans always

We do not as Americans always
appreciate what blessings were
handed down to us by the fathers
until they are pointed out newly by
those who have studied the ques.
tons from an analytical as well as
patriotic point of view. "There
have been one hundred causes OF
quarrel between the States of the
Union which in Europe would have
caused war;" said DIR. Edward Ever.
EFT Hale at one of the sessions of the
Pan Republic Congress, and ascribes
the avoidance OF such conflicts to
the great tribunal of the Supreme
Court, which as Il gigantic balance
wheel preserves the harmony OF the
complicated system of Federal and
State and municipal cogs that forms
a wonderful mechanism of the great
est Republics in the history OF the
world. He then advocated the or
ganizatiOn OF such court of arbitra.
ton, as it were, to govern the do.
ings of all republics that join the
Freedom League. Judging from the
excellent results of our own court, q
great International Court, while it
seems an iridescent dream, would no
doubt prove the simplest and best
way of settling inter republic diff.
culties.-Phild. Press.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-31
Shepherdstown News.

About hundred thousand cans of
fruits and vegetables were put up this
season at the Leetown cannery of
Strider & Son. The people of the
neighborhood will devote considera.
BILE attention next year to the raising
of stuff for the cannery.
The Messrs. Knott, who started
their limestone quarries below town
some time ago, have begun the ship.
ment of stone to Georgetown by way
of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.
Mr.. William Cushwa, one of Berke.
ley county's staunch old Changers,
spent couple of days among his
friends in this vicinity the present
week.
The Adrocate says that Mr.. II. T.
Miley raised, this year, from % ewes.
thirty-one lambs, for which he got in
the neighborhood of $500 per head.
The wool, in addition to this, ran the
gross receipts from this little bunch
Of sheep to about $3.50.
CAUGHT THE GRAND-DADDY.-
Mr.. Thomas w. Griffith caught the
grand daddy of all eels at his fishpot
up in the Neck last Monday night.
1t was four feet 2 inches in length, ~
inches in circumference. and weighed
eight pounds. Mr.. Griffith caught
another eel the same night that weigh
ed five pounds.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-31
THE SCHOOL ELECTION.
Next Tuesday the people OF N

Next Tuesday the people Of Mar
tinsburg will elect three new school
commissioners There should be
no issue but the best interest
of the schools ;--nothiug personal,
nothing political, nothing factional.
Ii the people are divided on a little
difference of a fesc hundred dollars,
inferior men are sure to succeed.
Tie schools are for your children for
time you can't afford to vote on
personal issues. Take SOLID MEN
ONLY,-men who need no individual
or politicians advice,-men who will
be ruled by no other influence but the
GENERAL GOOD OF THE SCHOOLS.
L. is hard work and slow progress to
nuild up high grade schools. 1t is
easy to tear them down. Men can
tear them down in a term who could
not build them up in ten centuries.
Therefore we say to every VOTER,
VOTE conscientiously. One word
more we have to say, and every Pre-.
gressIye citizen should vote aud
work TO this end: MartiDsburg is
no country town. 1t is a progress
sive city fully up to the times. There
fore it is essential to our growth that
patrons, commissioners and teachers
take pride enough to provide all
home teachers from the bottom to
the top.--Martinsburs has the ma.
terial. Why import it.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-31
Harper's Ferry News.

Harry M. Wilmington, of Charles.
town, had his pocket picked of thir.
teen dollars at the Hagerstown Fail
last week.
In the Catholic church at Charles.
town, Oct. %, Thomas Kahn, of that
place, to Miss Mary Boiler, of Shenan
doah Junction.
Misses Bertha and Grace Smurr, o.
Martinsburg, are visiting at the home
of Mr.. aud Mrs. Geo. w. Fossett, ir
Bolivar. On Wednesday evening OF
this week the host and hostess gave 6
delightful party in honor of theil
guests. Popular, parlor pastime.
were enjoyed and the refreshment:
were varied and choice.
Tuesday last, the Bolivar M. E
Church was crowded by a fashiona
bly, attired throng to witness a "dou
BILE wedding 1.-THE first, perhaps, il
the history of Harper's Ferry. The
contracting parties we're Mr.. New
ton E. Webb, one of our leading phar
macists, and Miss Mamie, youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Marine t
Krepps, of Bolivar. Also, MIR. Mil
lard Shelton, prominent hardware
merchant of Washington, D. c., anC
Miss Ella, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
George Bender, of Bolivar.
An event q Ia mode was the MARI
age, on last Wednesday morning, OF
Mr.. Will 0, Rau, cashier of the In
dustrial Investment Association Bank
at this place, and Miss Mamie J. Con
way, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. jaime:
Conway, of Harper's Ferry.
Seldom are more valuable gifts
made than some of the many receiv
ed on this occasion. Circumstance,
will only allow mention of few in
this issue.
Diamond ear rings the groom $500
in gold, the BRIDES father; deed fol
lot, the BRIDES mother; $50 check
MIR. Chas. R. Rau; s25. Mrs. Amelis
Rau s25, Mr.. g. A. Beuter.-.S
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-31
EMMERT & FIERY.

1t is worth every body's while to buy
the November Vide A,cdke, for three
notable features; "The Boyhood of
Hawthorne" by his relative, Mrs.
Richard Manning of Salem, Mass,
which is full of family anecdote and
gives a photograph of the first por
trait painted of Hawthorne the clos.
ing chapters of Margaret Sidney's
famous Peppers serial and" Nolan :"
ballad by Mrs. Laura E. Richards,
giving the tragic story of the bearer
of Raglan's dispatch to Lucan's Light
Brigade, when they made the famous
charge at Balaklava. " ide ArGke
is S2.40 a year. d. Lothrop Com
pany, Boston.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-31
Seriousnnrrer

Threatens every man, woman or child living
In a region of country where fever and agus
is prevalent. since the germs of malarial dis
case are inhaled from the air and are swal
lowed from the water OF such region. Med
ieinal safeguard il absolutely necessary Il
nullify this danger. AS a means of fortIfyint
and acclimating the system SO as 10 be able t,
resist the material poison. Hostetter's Stom
ach Bitters is incomparably the best and the
most popular. Irregularities of the stomach
liver and bowels encourage malaria; but thes,
are speedily rectihed by the Bitters. The func
tions OF digestion and secretion are assisted
by its use, and a vigorous rs well as regular
condition of the ~ stem promoted by II. CON
stitution and physique are thus defended
against the inroads OF malaria by this match
less preventive, which Is also v certain anc
thorough remedy in the worst cases Of Inter
mittent and remlttent fevers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1891-10-31
Greensburg--0 pequon News

Miss Mamie Byers, of Martinsburg,
was the charming guest of Mrs. L.
W. Van Metre the past week.
Miss Fora Devilbiss and Miss Diehl
of Double Pike Creek. Md, who were
visiting Mrs. Daniel Poole, have re.
turned nome.
Mrs. P. E. Strine is somewhat in.
disposed ; we trust she will soon be re-
stored to health.
Miss Harriet Bender, of Falling
Waters, is the guest of her sister, Mrs
S. A. Lemaster.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Gano, of Iowa,
who have been visiting relatives in
this vicinity, have returned home.
Mr.. VIM. Feezer, of Rabbitsburg is
the proud father of a little Miss F.
MIR. James Lemaster spent Sunday
near Spring Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Miller spent
Sunday near Broad Lane.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Gardner wert
the guest Of Mr.. VIM. Myers Sun
day.
Miss Susie Lemaster spent Sunday
at Broad Lane. JOLLY ROVER.