Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1892-12-22
GOSSIP AND NOTES.

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January 3rd prompt measures will
be taken to secure speedy settle
ment with our subscribers. It has
come to time when every cent
due us must be collected to meet
maturing obligations, SO if any de-
sire to save costs and expenses
they should Settle before that date.
Due notice will be sent to all in
arrears after which a visit from
the sheriff will follow.
Merry Christmas.
Thirty below zero this morning.
Jas. G. Blaine is reported dying.
Yesterday was the shortest day of
the year.
Boyd g. Cairns offer inducements to
the trade in this issue.
Competition among local buyers
brought oats up to % cents per bushel
Tuesday.
You will regret it if you don't see our
line before buying Xmas presents.
IS MCGRUER's.
Horse blankets. Sweat pads. Hal
ters. Surcingles. Extra Harness
Straps. Sleigh Bells, Call and see US.
16 MERCER g. LoUGH.
Ladies! Buy SIS worth of goods and
get a silk plush cloak at Langdon Mer-
camille Company. 8
The following figures from official
sources show the boundless possibilities
of North Dakota: Acres in North Da-
kota. As 900 900: area under cultivation,
4,000,0 900; acres of tillable land, 100000
600.
just received $15,OOO,GO worth of dry
goods at the Langdon Great Alliance.
Look out for bargains. Is
John Ole, of Milton was brought be-
fore the insanity board last week for
examination as to his mental state and
was declared insane, and on Saturday
was taken to Jamestown in custody of
Deputy Sheriff Welsh,
Girls! Buy SIS worth of goods and
get SIS dress. Langdon Mercantile
Company. 8
The Fargo Forum and Republican
are having little fun at The Argus;
which recently described a bride as
"attired in white veil and green
wreath 1.-THE Bismarck Tribune thinks
the bride was indiscreet to say the
least.
Complete stock of hardware. We
carry everything in the hardware line
20 per cent cheaper than you can buy
elsewhere. 16 MERCER & LoUGH.
At the entertainment in the Presby-
terrain church last Friday evening p.
McHugh presided-the first time in
his varied experience that he occupied
a pulpit. The novelty of the situation
was heartily appreciated by the audi
ence and not altogether lost upon Pat.
They are going fast-some Of our
incest holiday goods and some one will
get left. Don't smile now the goods
are paid for. IS MCGRUER's.
Col. Bidlake is expected home from
Chicago Saturday evening and will
spend the holidays with his family.
He is in charge of the fish and fisheries
department at the Worlds fair a
position in which he will be of service
to Cavalier county people who visit the
great exposition next year.
The Ladies should buy SIS worth of
goods and get New Home sewing
machine. Langdon Mercantile Co. 8
The Boudoir photograph gallery is
doing flourishing business and under
the management of an experienced
artist. Mr.. Salter, is giving universal
satisfaction. Many are taking advan-
tage of the liberal Christmas offer
consequently there is quite a run on
Crayons and boudoir photographs.
The musical concert given in the
Presbyterian church of this city under
the auspices of the Ladies Aid society,
of Osnabrock was well attended and
thoroughly enjoyed by all present.
Owing to the fact tnat the train was
several hours late the Park River quar-
tette did not put in an appearence-a
fact greatly to be regretted as the man
agement had depended upon them as
one of its chief attractions. The re-
ceipts are to be expended in aid Of the
Presbyterian church at Osnabrock.
We are not giving our Xmas goods
away but selling at a living profit and
% per cent less than you can buy else
where. See our line of fine toilet cases,
albums, jewelry cases, etc.
IS McGRUER's.