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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
Notice to Taxpayers.

AL taxes become due the first day of Novem-
Der.
Real property taxes become delinquent on the
first day of January, and if unpaid there shall
attach thereto penalty of 3 per cent as soon as
the same becomes delinquent; also, on the first
day of March following an additional penalty
of three per cent, on the first day of June fol
lowing an additional penalty of 3 per cent. and
on the first day of November following a further
penalty of per cent on the original tax.
Al! personal property taxes become delinquent
on the first day of March next after they be-
como due and thereupon a penalty of 5 per
cent shall attach and be changed upon ali such
delinquent taxes, and thenceforth there shall
be changed interest at the rate of l per cent per
month on the Original amount of the tax until
the same is paid.
After the said personal property taxes be-.
come delinquent the county treasurer shall
make list Of such taxes in the same order as it
appears in the tax list and on or before the 18th
day of April in each year, deliver such
list of unpaid delinquent personal property
taxes to the sheriff of his county, who
shall Immediately proceed to collect all such
delinquent personal property taxes, and if such
taxes are not paid on demand he shall distrain
sufficient goods and chatteps belonging to the
person charged with such taxes, if found within
the county, to pny the same, with the said pen
atty of per cent and all ACQUIRING interest and
costs.
j. L. ROBERTSON, County Treasurer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
ONE AFRICAN BELIEF.
All the Matter in the Universe Is Per-
meated with Spirit.

All the Matter in the Universe Is Per-
meated with Spirit
To the African the universe is made
up of matter permeated by spirit, says
the National Eeview. Everything hap
pens by action Of spirit. The thing
he does himself is done by the spirit
within him acting on his body, the
matter with which that spirit is as
ISOLATED; everything that is done by
other things is done by their spirit
associated with their particular mass
of matter; and one of the great fun
the association of one particular spirit
with one particular mass of matter is
not permanent. The native will point
out to you Neutrality-suspicious. tree
and tell you it's spirit has been killed.
He will tell you when the earthan
cooking pot is broken that it has lost
its spirit. If his weapon fails him it
Is because some Ole has stolen or
made sick it's spirit by means of his
influence on other spirits of the same
class-it is case Of witchcraft. In
every action Of his life he shows you
how he lives VIII a great powerful
spirit world arouna t'I,:. You see sim
before starting out to hunt or fight
rubbing stuff into his weapon to
strengthen the spirit that is in it, tell
ing it the while what care he has taken
of it, running through list Of what
he has given it before, though those
things had been hard to give, and Leg
cling it in the hour of his dire neces-
sity not to fail him. go not away
from me-" You see him bending over
the face of the river talking to its
spirit with proper lamentations, ask
ing it when it meets an enemy of his
to upset his canoe and destroy him, or
to carry down with it, as in the 'Ndok
ceremony of the EffeKs, the malig-
nant souls of unburied human beings:
or, as l have seen myself in Congo
Franchise, to take down with it, away
from his village, the peslilence of the
spotted death.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
Evangelists' New Field.

Upper Michigan's lumber camps have
long been noted for their lawlessness
and what may be frankly called heath
enism. Systematic evangelistic work
is to be carried on there this winter
by a number of graduates of Mr..
Moody's Chicago Bible School, who
have organized band Of gospel work
ers under the financial patronage of
the various lumber companies in that
region. Heretofore the men have been
without religious opportunities of any
kind from November to April. But
this winter they are to be visited by
the evangelists, each one of whom is
to have charge of fifteen logging
camps, holding nightly services and
doing as much pastoral work as pos
sible.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
The Klondike Craze.

The Klondike craze has proved to be
the salvation of Seattle, which was
rather dull before the golden boom
began. One hardware firm there
takes in over $1,000 cash every day,
and a leading grocer has employed for
ty extra clerks. All of the hotels and
lodging houses are crowded. The
business at the telegraph Office is six
times greater than it was.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
A Race of Dwarfs.

According to communication sent
by Prof. Emil Muller to the Paris &C.
ographical Society, two Danish off,
GERS have discovered in the Pamir
steppe of central Asia new race of
dwarfs, living on the chase, and ig-
norant of tie use of money. Their ami
mails, too, ere dwarfed, donkeys, for
instance. being no bigger than a me-
dunn sized European dog.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30

1t is easy to catch cold and just as
easy to get rid OF it if you commence
early to use One Minute Cough Cure. 1t
cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneum-
onia and all the throat and lungs trou-
bles. 1t is pleasant to take, safe to use
and sure to cure. H. D. ALERT & Co,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30

We have on hand some private
money to loan on good First
Class Farms aud at reasonable
rates. We have also plenty of
money for Small Loans.
w. j. Mooney State Bank.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30

Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge, O., says,
CATER two doctors gave up my boy to
die. saved him from Group by using
One Minute Cough Cure" 1t is the
quickest and most certain remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles. H. D. ALERT & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30
TAKEN UP.

Came to my place situated in Langdon
township on or about November 1st,
1897. One sucking mare colt, color
sorrel with star in face and white hind
foot on the near side. Owner prove
property pay expenses and cost OF this
notice.
II DUNCAN MCEwEN.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30

j. A. Perkins, OF Antiquity. O.. was for
thirty years needessly tortured by ply
sicians for the cure OF eczema. He was
quickly cured by using DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve the famous healing salve for
piles and skin diseases. H. D. ALERT 4 Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-12-30

One Minute Cough Cure cures quickly
That's what you want!
The free press., 1897-04-08

Rev, w II. Huntley preached an
excellent sermon Sunday night to
a large congregational fact the
church proved too small TO accom-
modate the throng. On Monday
night Mr.. Huntley delivered a
highly interesting lecture descrip-
tive of a visit that he made to the
city Of Rome some years ago. He
promises to give other lectures in
which he proposes to continue the
snbject of his European expe-
rlence. Mr.. Huntley called atten-
ton to the inadequate accommoda"
tions afforded by the present Meth
edist church, and appealed to his
hearers to assist the efforts of the
Ladies Aid Society in raising funds
to erect another house of worship.
The interest," of the church and the
welfare Of our citizens demand early
acton on this progressive line.
The free press., 1897-04-08
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at jackson, Miss, |
March 16. 1897.

Notice Is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
county at Poplarville, Miss, on
May Z, 1897, viz: Matthew z. Lowe,
of Poplarville, Miss. Homestead
No. 24,l9 for the WI nw4 and WI
WI sec 80 t l s r 16 W.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of, said land.
viz: Henry Dees, of Poplarville,
Miss Henry Reyer, William Lewis,
John Reyer, of Hillsdale, Miss,
ROBERT E WILSON,
II 8 t. Register.
The free press., 1897-04-08
ST PETER AND THE KICK ERS.

st. Peter, it is SAID. sits out by
the heavenly gates, his hands on
the strings of Tyre, and he sings,
as he sits, low song, as he waits
for the souls of those who expire.
He hears 10 the distance the chorus
of songs that swels at the foot of
the throne, and he smiles as the
music is waited along and MARBLES
this lay of his own: "There is room
in this region for millions of souls,
who by sorrow and woe were be-
reft; It's for those who baye suf.
fered the melody rolls, but the
kickers must turn to the left.
There is room here for people who,
when they were young, persisted
in sowing wild oats, but who boom
ed up their city with sinew and
tongue, but the kickers must go
with the goats. There is room for
the people who pointed with pride
to the beauty and growth of their
town, who kept singing ils praise
and charms till they died, but the
kickers will please amble down.
They'd say that the music was all
out of tune, and angelic robes hand
me-downs, and they'd send for q
jeweler to the moon to sample the
gold in their crowns. So while
there is room for million of souls,
who by sorrow and woe are bereft
we want no complaints of the music
that rolls, so the kickers will turn
to the left. New Albany Gazette.
The free press., 1897-04-08

He died at his post in utter despair,
But went to glory by the golden
stair.
Our good friend, John S. Nc
Gehee, left last Friday morning for
Maxwell, La, where he goes to &C
cept the position of sawyer for the
Breckenridge Lumber Company,
John is an expert in the mill and
lumber business, and is, besides, a
wholessoul, genial gentleman. We
wish him a prosperous and pleas.
ant sojourn in his temporary home.
We say temporary because we do
not think John could be tempted to
renounce his Poplarville citizenship.
j. r. Smith, one of the model
students of Poplarville High School,
celebrated his 22nd birthday last
Thursday, the 1st inst. Mr.. Smith
treated himself to a holiday on
this occasion, and we suppose that
he was sumptuously feasted, basing
judgment upon the huge pieces of
cake with which the FREE PRESS
was favored. We wish our young
friend long, useful and prosper
GUS career.
Hiram Smith spent a portion of
Satul day and Sunday in Slidell.
Hiram speaks in the highest terms
Of the sociability and hospitality of
the citizens OF that pretty little
town,
Ten white teachers were ex@
amined last week. The next ex-
animation will take place on Friday
and Saturday OF this week.
The free press., 1897-04-08
QUEEN CITY BUSINESS COL
LEGE AND SCHOOL OF
SHORTHAND AND
YPEWRITlNG,

MERIDIAN, MISS.
Cheapest and best. r. r. fare
paid to the College. $50 pays
board and tuition for either course.
Books for both courses will not
cost over $40. More calls for grad
yates than we have been able to
fill. Send at once for printed
matter. Address,
j.. j. FERGUSON, Pres,
Meridian, Miss.
The free press., 1897-04-08
Th g Picayune says:

1t pays to cater to Tie country
trade and good country advertising
will bring prompt returns to a city
store. Ouce a woman becomes q
customer by mail she can be made
a regular customer if the right goods
are offered her at reasonable prices.
The free press., 1897-04-08


The Board of Supervisors met
Monday. Proceedings Will be pub
| lished next week.
Geo. W. BIlbo, who will have
charge of the mill commissary,
went to New Orleans Monday morns
Ing to purchase a stock of goods.
The Union Missionary Society
met at the Methodist church Sun
day evening. The proceedings were
quite interesting. Miss Ida Brock,
man read an entertaining and IN.
structive essay on the condition and
manner of life of japanese women
and children. The society meets or
the first Sunday evening of each
month.
Mrs. Eyerllne Cameron, aged
about so years, widow of the late
Thomas Cameron, died Sunday
morning. Mrs. Cameron's illness
was pneumonis, caused by an at
tack of the grip, and she was only
sick one week. She leaves several
grown children. The funeral SER
vices were held at the Baptist
church Monday morning at eleven
o'clock, Rey, j: NJ. Sammons Off
ciating.
Notwithstanding the disagreeable
weather and the consequent inc0n-
venience in making Preparations,
the Methodist church supper SAT-
urday night was much more success
full than was expected. The att
tendance was fair, and the social
features of the occasion were high
ly enjoyable. The gross receipts
amounted to $40, which suffices
to show that the gentlemen present
were literally attentive to the las
dies. As the Ladies Aid Society
is engaged in raising funds for the
building of new church, we may
expect other similar entertainments
To eaII hn F,fr
Mr.. Wiley A. Strahan, aged IS
years, months and 10 days, died
at the residence of his son, Mr.. j.
L. Strahan, last Friday morning,
the 2nd inst.
"Uncle" Wiley, as he was affec-
tionately called by old and young,
was born in 1918, on Pearl river, in
this county, and was one of the
best known meu throughout this
portion Of the state. He was con-
sistent member ofthe Baptist church
for AZ years, and was a Christian in
every sense OF the word. In cases
Of illness, whether of friend or
stranger, rich or poor, "Uncle"
Wiley was sure to be found by the
bedside of the sufferer. Although |
IN feeble health for many years, he
was at all times cheerful, and had |
pleasant word and smile for every
one be might meet at home or on
the street.
The funeral services were held
at the Baptist church Sunday morn.
ing at 10 o'clock, Rev. w. B. Hol-
comb officiating. Mr., Holcom6
paid a glowing tribnte to the virS
tues of the deceased, and his ems
tire discourse was appropriately
and feellngly expressed. An i'm,
mense concourse of sorrowing rel
atives and friends were in attend.
ance at the church and at the
grave. Mr.. Strahan leaves two
sons, John L. and VIM. W. Strahan,
Of Poplarvllle, many other relatives
and a host of friends, who will.
through life, cherish his memory.
Peace to his ashes.
Franklinton (La.) New Era please
notice.
ST PETER MI TAE KICK ERS
The free press., 1897-04-08
MILLER HOUSE
IRS. S. e. MILLER, Proprietress.

MRS. S. E. MILLER, PrOpTletresS,
Location near the depot, and
convenient to all business houses.
Comfortable rooms for drummers,
transient visitors and permanent
boarders. Table supplied with the
best the market affords. Terms
reasonable.
The free press., 1897-04-08

bips risky thing to do
kalkalate accordin'
d how things look to you.
man at talks the incest,
on't help you up the hill;
one at prays the loudest
ou'l allus pay his bill.
srartest lookIn' feller
ay be a reg'ler fool;
IRE allus kicked the highest
the meekest lookin' mule"
be mosquito is again on his bill
enting rounds,
M. Ford, postmaster at Colum-
died a few days ago, aged 63
Is N. M. Thornhill and family
moved to the section masters s
Pge.
il s. D. Mimms, of Ellisville,
10 town again last Friday
ng life insurance policies.
]. Fem and family, Of Ala
!, arrived last Friday morning,
have taken possession of the
building.
orator Beauchamp and family,
w Orleans, arrived last Thurs
igEt, and now occupy the j.
rahan cottage.
ONE DIEs.-No one dies of
onary disease, the result of
who takes "77" in tlme-for
by all druggists-25 cts.
have been cheerel by SUM-
but very seldom for the past
months. Farms and gardens
backward owing to excessive g
esrs. W. d. Graham and Ed.
OF McNeill, were among our
y visitors. Mr.. Quick will
for Texas in a few days cn a
Pf observation.
date for the State Sunday
Association, to be held in
City, has been changed to
l-3, for the better conven-
of some who are also mems
the Press Association.
ETED-Rellable salesman to
psf complete line Lubricating
. Glnners, Sugar Planters,
salary or commission. Good
unity for proper party. Ats
Hehning Co., Cleveland. 0.
3 it not for order the uni
would be shattered into frag,
Il q moment as though an
eu oy an explosion of dyna.
And it surprises us that
meeting conductors do not
mes explode when they see
aer IS not being observed in
pple of the Great Ruler.
Jasper County Review OF
olst says; "Thos. z. Law.
y called here Saturday by
ness OF his wife and little
na remained several days.
we regret the cause that
pls presence necessary, we
'aftlly glad to meet and
ands with our ola friend
mr. Lawless is pleased with
On and occupation at Pop-
us there is a warm spot in
iog Jasper County that
an sdsoe."
The free press., 1897-04-08

Themistocles, an Athenan ruler
who was declared in his time te
be the wiseet man in Greece, seem,
to have been a kind ard sensible
father as well as a grea. man.
History relates that his daughter
had two suitors-one old and
wealthy. the other young and poor.
When some friend advised that the
poor man be dismissed, Themisto~
cles replied: "That in the choice OF
son-in-law, he would much rather
have merit without riches, than rich.
es without merit; or, "I would rath.
er have the man without the money,
than the money without the man."
We would not have thought of men.
tioniug this incident had not a
charming and accomplished young
lady made a similar remark to us a
few days ago. Our lovely friend
richly deserves MAN for huss
band, be he rich or poor, and we
doubt net but what she will win
hun.
An on-theswing correspondent t
of the Hattiesburg American Otis
izen, was in town a few days ago,
and in his letter to that paper, had
some good things to say about the
business Of our town. In speaking
of our stores, he said that lie saw
more business done IN one of them
on the day he was here, than he
bad seen transacted in any one store
in Hattiesburg in the Same length
of time. 1t is true that our mer-
chants ara carrying large and wells
selected stocks, and sell at the
lowest possible figures; hence it is
not necessary for citizens of Pearl
River county to 60 to New Orleans
or elsewhere for their supplies.
Save travelling expenses and freights
by trading at your home town.
Our worthy county assessor, Geo.
W. Bilbo, is noted for the grim, dry
in which he perpetrates
Jokes. To Illustrate: While at
breakfast at the Miller House, a
few mornings since, tramp came
to the side door for something TO
eat, and was promptly accommo-
dated by the kind-hearted propri-
etress. The tramp was rather Pc
culiar in his general appearance.
Several drummers were at the table,
and one of them asked who the man
was. Mr.. Bilbo Immediately re-
piled IN ghOstly, graveyardsllke
tone: "You should be able to recog-
nize him-he is simply a TRAvEL-
ING man." The regular boarders
nearly exploded d with laughter. but
the drummers only evinced their
Of the joke by silent
dry grins.
An exchange says:
San Editor sat IN his easy.chair,
He studied and muttered, and tore
his hair;
Rent was due and the devil to pay.
And in all his clothes he hadn't
the way.
Ads were scarce and the times
were rough,
Everything going from bad to tough;
were plenty n t
wouldn't pay up;
All this overhowed his misery-cup."
To the above we take the liberty
Of adding:
He died at his post in utter despair,
But went to glory by the golden
stair.
Our good friend, John S. Nc.
Gehee, left last Friday morning for
La, where he goes to ac-
cept the position of sawyer for the
Breckenridge Lumber Company,
John is an expert in the mill and
lumber business, and is, besides, a
wholessoul, genial gentleman. We
The free press., 1897-04-08
nopoUGHBRED POULTRY,

,ph;,e plymouth Rocks, White
Mems and Pekin Ducks.
4 |Ergs. for Matching, for sale by
|D0s MRS. ELLA CoTToNGIM,
Orvisburg, Miss.
The free press., 1897-04-08
-,noprARvILLE MARKET,


TLe following schedule went ln-
lns utsct 'c Sunday, Dec. goth, 1896:
ensu . nssouthbound due 1858 a. m.
. . +, southbound due 6:24 a, m.
. : . . nortbbound due 9:17 p. m.
! = / northbound due ll;2z a. m.
= % ! southbound due 11:27 a. M.
! !. "a a porthbound due 1o:45 p. m.
The free press., 1897-04-08
A. A. HOLSTON,
In do all kinds Of

6ll do all kinds OF
BOOT and SHOE
barring with neatness and dis
IAN. Will also make brides, re-
/ barusss-in fact do all descrip'
! Of leather work.
ks-Shop in Ratliff Building.
The free press., 1897-04-08

Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia.
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripans Tabules cure bad breath.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22

metal, although Arta is In ruins. Here
and there arises the smoke Of a smolder-
ing fire. The inhabitants have fed.
Wounded Greek soldiers are everywhere.
There are hastily improvised hospitals
scattered about the town. and these are
filed with the manned. For the greater
part, they are well taken care Of A staff
of a dozen or more physicians is kept
moving day and night. The Red Cross
people had two ambulances going. but
one of them was shattered by cannon
ball, and the wounded Greek soldier in
side was killed.
The Turks have also suffered greatly
Away off across the river we could see
them burying their dead at dawn.
Before sunrise the Ninth regiment was
In line, ready for work. BY boat we ad-
vanced across the river into Turkish
territory. forming on the far side under
the high shelter of the bank.
At the word, the Greeks swung out
into the open and charged a line of small
Turkish forts in forest half kilometre
In advance.
Before the Greeks had covered half
the distance the forts opened fire. using
five and 10 Founders and rifles. The fire
was well directed and effective.
The Greeks fixed bayonets as they ran
and swung right up to the line of fortifi-
cations in rather bad order, but with a
wild valor that carried them pellmelI
over the parapets.
In few minutes they had carried three
of the forts, and the Turks, after firing
a few shots, fell back on the others.
Afterward. I went out with a strong
reconnoitering party of Greek cavalry.
We crossed the open country to the vii
lage Of Neochoris. which we found
strongly defended by Alba mans.
They refused to surrender, and the
Greeks attacked at once. The town was
swept clear with the exception of one
house. which was held by As Albanians.
They also refused to surrender. Orders
were given to fire upon them. They re-
piled to the fire with great valor, and
above the shrill rattle OF the guns we
could hear them singing as they fought.
All but one died lighting.
After this We rode over bitches filled
In places with the bodies Of Turks.
Crossing an open place. we came with
in about a mile Of the Turkish village of
Kiros. when, around a bend Of the road
In front. came a body Of Turkish cavalry,
led by Ali Bey.
With fine precision they wheeled into
hne and began a rapid fire that drove the
Greeks back to the plain of NeochOris.
In all these engagements the Greeks
showed great dash and courage. Today
artillery will advance to attack the viii
lagos on the plain, where yesterday rec
onnoitering took place.
The plan is to turn the Turkish wing
and open the road to Janina.
Yesterday Turkish troops, protected
by the cannon on the hills. attempted 10
cross the bridge into Arta. This was
prevented by the splendid work of the
Greek sharpshooters. Yesterdays vic
tory was well earned. Notwithstanding
the presence OF German officers on the
Turkish side.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-04-22
THE BATTLE AT LARIssA.

Larissa, April 22-The first seriously
planned battle commenced yesterday.
The Greek advance guard, under
Generals Maviomichali and Macris. ad-
vanced against the Turks, in force, from
ReVeni. Boughazi and Stelias. The
lighting was greatly extended, and the
battle ragged till late in the day, with
varying fortune.
the Greeks were assisted by thou
sands OF citizens. who harrassed the
Turkish outposts and wings, as well
as participated in the general engage
rient The Turks had an overwhelming
superiority I'm numbers. They had con-
structed earthworks and trenches every
where. and In and behind these awaited
the attacks Of the Greeks. On the whole.
they chung tenaciously to their defenses.
while the Greeks attacked those again
and again, with the most desperate
bravery.
I'm spite OF the furious attacks stiIl
MADE upon them, the Greeks continue
to hold the Reveni and Nezeros passes.
it was practically a drawn battle.
Grown Prince Constantine Is hurrying
reinforcements TO the front.