Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1894-01-25
Langdon Markets.
GOSSIP AND NOTES.

GOSSIP AND NOTES.
Rev. G. M. Reese came in from his
passionate at Hannah last Friday.
Pastor Mitchell and wife. OF Crystal
spent few days in the city last week.
Read the notice for sealed tenders
for the construction of 12x16 addition
to the city hall.
That dance the guards will give in
the armory next Thursday is bound to
be dazzling success.
The militia company of this city pur-
pose holding dance at the Armory
next Thursday evening.
1t will soon be time to have your
horse bills printed. Remember the
DEMOCRAT can do you work just right.
A itinerant magic lantern Snowman
held forth at the school hall Saturday
night. 1t was a cold night and the
audience was correspondingly chilly.
Travelling men have been quite
numerous in town this week. They
all seem pleased with the outlook for
better times in North Dakota.
Word came to the city last Monday
that Attorney Doughty was united in
marriage to Miss Lille Haight of Mil
ton, at that place on Sunday evening.
A few of the boys who like to be
funny claim that the mysterious dis
appearance of ''Dad'' Wentworth's
mustache is sure sign of approaching
spring.
Harry Mcpherson claims that he is
onto the gang that made raid on the
pies and hard boiled eggs at his lunch
counter last Friday evening while he
was at the dance.
The writer of a short article from
Osna brock. who signed himself "a
Joke" must not fe ell disappointed at not
seeing his joke in print. We require
the signature of those who forward
communications for publication.
Jim McPhail had little amusement
with the boys on his arrival IN town
Friday by exhibiting few inches of
fine hemp rope, which it was quitely
intimated around had once entwined
the neck of the late notorious
s'Bum." He had very little trouble in
being induced to separate the strands
and distribute as souvenirs among his
innocent dupes.
Several consignments Of groceries
for parties living near here have been
received at the depot during the past
week. The usual method OF parties
engaged in this business is to obtain
the orders from the farmers at prices
considerably below those charged by
local dealers and then delivering bogus
articles. Tempted by the prices the
farmer is often worked for a whole
winters supply. Our merchants by a
iudicious use of printers ink can offset
this scourge on local interests.
Messrs Burke & Flumerfelt, of the
Columbia, were the victims of very
pleasant surprise party last Friday
evening, and all those who attended
pronounced it a dazzling success. 1t
was planned to please the notions OF
all. Those who enjoyed dancing
and there were many who did-were
provided with good music, managers
prompter and room which for that
purpose has no superior in the county.
Upstairs room was fitted up with card
tables and other games, for those who
wished to participate in more re-
tired amusement. The parlor was
thrown open and afforded cosy re-
treat for those who wished few
moments of rest, social chat, or listen
to the music renditions Of the talented
who were ambitious to make the affair
entertaining to all. About midnight
lunch was served in a truly sumptuous
manner after which the guests resumed
their amusement, and it was not until
Il about three o'clock in the morning
h thew commenced to think there is ne
place like home"