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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
A Sad Case,

Grand Forks, N. D., Special.-Several
weeks ago Thomas Anderson. Kilt
son county farmer, was brought to
Grand Forks and placed in st. Luke's
hospital to be treated for what was
hoped would be only a temporary at
Fiction. Mr.. Anderson's farm was
badly flooded last spring and he lost
heavily as result of the high water,
besides suffering from cold and ex-
posture. AS Il result Of the exposure.
together with worrying over his losses
his limbs became paralyzed and his
mind became badly deranged. The
case has proven more serious than was
expected, and the patient is showing
no sign Of Improvement. 1t was de-
cided TO send him to the insane asylum
at Fergus Falls. Oscar Youngrcn OF
IIallock, sheriff of Kittson county. ac-
ccrdingly came over and removed him
to Fergus Falls, the unfortunate man
being carried on a cot and personally
attended by Mr.. Youngren. The case
is very sad one, as little hope Is now
entertained of his recovery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Aberdeen Affairs.

Aberdeen, S. D., Special.-Abel Eli
son had an almost miraculous escape
from death While threshing near
Nerda. His right arm was caught in a
belt and was broken in three places.
1t took eleven stitches to close the
wounds on his face. There is also a
gaping hole in his forehead.-R. n.
Parks of Window, Mimi, late proprie-
tor of the Parks hotel. has leased the
Hotel kennard OF this city and will
enter upon its management Nov. 1.
The name will be changed to the Alb
erdeen. Steam fixtures are to be put
i'll all parts of the building and new
fittings and furnishings throughout are
now being purchased The city will
have no superior of its size in the West
in hotel facilities.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
DUCKS ARE IN NORTH DAKOTA.
The Northern Flights Show VI
Around Devils Lake Mt Last.

Around Devils Lake Mt Last.
Devils Lake, N. D., Special. - The
northern flight is here at last and for
the next two weeks the slaughter Of
ducks and geese will go merrily on.
Ducks have not been so plentiful in
the past ten years as they are this
season, and it is poor sportsman who
cannot go out almost any day and Sc
cure n fair bag. For some unknown
reason the better class Of ducks, such
as canvas backs, red heads and NAL
lards, are here in unusually large num-
bers, and the majority of birds killed
belong to these classes. The geese
and brant in numbers, have been
here only few days and no great
number have been killed. The shooting
will get better as it gets colder.
DR.. Wheeler Of Grand Forks and DR..
Quinn of st. Paul have been located
about sixteen miles northeast Of this
city, near Fox lake, for the past two
weeks, and have been having good
success. Chairman Cooper, of the Re-
publican state central committee, c..
Il. Higbee of Minneapolis and J. B.
Eaton of Fargo had days outing in
a goose pit near Dry lake this week
and returned loaded down with game.
MesSrs. Wilder. Woods, Collins and
Dow, an enthusiastic party Of Grand
Forks sportsmen, are camped near the
famous Penniman's pass on Dry lake,
and are said to be having good shoot
ing.
A. w. Schmidt, receiver of the Unit
ed States land office. is seriously i'll
with typhoid fever. He is one of the
best shots and truest sportsmen in the
country.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Peterson Jury Dixasrecd.

Fargo, N. D., Special.-In the United
States court the jury in the personal
injury case of Petersen VS.. the Great
Northern disagreed after being out
twenty-four hours. The jury is re-
ported to Lave stood eight to four for
plaintiff. Mrs. T.. II. Brown Of Rolla
pleaded guilty to an Indictment charg-
ing Bookkeeping at Williston. She sup
piled camping outfits and crews with
sbooze.-H. S. Blood. superintendent of
schools for Bottineau county. with
,drew his plea of not guilty and de-
fmurrcd to the indictment charging
him with breaking open his wife's let
SterS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
THE BRANNoN CASE.
An Old Divorce Case Comes I'm Again
Mt Grand Forks.

Mt Grand Forks.
Grand Forks, N. D., Special-John ID
Brannon, a wealthy fruit dealer of Gal
weston. Tex, has sued his wife for di.
vOrce In the district court here. Bran.
non charges his wife with attempting
to rob him Of his property, valued at
$4,000. He came here about six
months ago from Winnipeg, where he
had been for about a year. He saws he
went there after escaping from Il Texas
insane asylum. where he mad been in
carcerated ut the instance Of his wife.
Upon his promising TIC give up half Of
his estate, so he says, he was released
from the asylum and put in the Gus.
tody Of deputy sheriff. He man.
aged to elude the sheriff and made his
way north by easy stages until he was
out of danger Brannon says it was
given out in Galveston Mt the time he
was sent to the asylum that he had
mysteriously disappeared. Mrs. Bran
non has retained Burke Corbet to con-
test the case for her, and alleges that
her husband was really insane and is
still unbalanced. Tho amount Of prop
erty Mt stake. the prominence of the
parties and the popularity Of the cir
cumstances will make this one of the
most interesting cases ever tried In
this state. Mrs. Brannon is expected
to be here personally, but most of the
testimony is by deposition. The testi-
mony is very voluminous, the notarial
fees for one deposition alone being
over $500. An outside judge will be
called in to try the case, as Judge Fisk
is disqualified by reason Of having
been Il partner of the plaintiffs at
torney, G. A. Bangs, when the suit was
Stortnd
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
IN NORTH DAKOTA
SHOOTING AN EDITOR.
An Attempt Made ON the Life of Ed
ftOr MOnett at Bismarck,

An attempt Made ON the Life Of Ed.
ttor Monett at Bismarck.
bismarck, N. d., Special. - An at
tempt was made by some one unknown
to take the life of Editor Mofrett, of
the Bismarck Settler Moffett is cap
tain OF the governors guords, and as
he was returning home from drill and
was about to enter his home, five shots
were fired at him in rapid succession.
One of the bullets struck an outbuild-
Ing about two feet above his head.
the man who did the shooting was
about sixty feet away and it was
moonlight. Mof1ett had n fair view of
his assailant but did not recognize him.
One of his neighbors heard the shoot
Ing and gave chase, but the fellow sue
ceeGcd In making his escape. The
shooting was done in the presence Of
Moffett's wife and mother and the two
are Frustrated from the terrible shock
and fright. This is the second attempt
that has been made to murder the edi-
tor. Several years ago he was assault
ed in his office and left for dead, and
few weeks ago his presses were
broken up and part of his outfit was
thrown into the Missouri river. For
the last-named outrage the press of the
state have bitterly condemned this city
and the officials in CONTROL and the
question Of moving the capitol has
been busily agitated. There is great
indignation here over the shooting at
fair, and business men and citizens
generally are unanimous in condemn
ing tho outrage. If the perpetrator is
caught a lynching bee is not improba
BILE. The people of Bismarck do not
propose to be condemned as Il whole
for the acts of three Or four lawless
individuals, and every suspicious char
acter will undoubtedly be ordered to
leave town. Moffett has been making
sharp fight against gambling and
other immOralities.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
rHnn1rurrAn proxrrRs.
Ainnes0ta's Early Settlers Forming
An Association.

4innes0ta's Early Settlers Forming
An Association.
st. Paul, Specialize new associa-
tion known as the Minnesota Terrific
rial Pioneers is making rapid strides
toward a permanent existence. A new
design for the official seal and badges
of the association has recently been
adopted.
Any male citizen of the state. who
was resident prior to Nav IL. 1853. is
entitled to membership after the usual
formalities have been gone through
with. Wives of members and women
who We're living in the state at that
time are entitled to honorary member
ship. Each county is to be provided
with an enterprising corresponding Sec
rotary. These secretaries are to re-
port all deaths Of members in the
county, with biographical description
of the persons.
secretary OCOnnor is now busily en-
gagged In sending membership rolls to
the several counties, to enable the ter
ritorial pioneers residing in the county
to become enrolled. Except in few
counties, these rolls have been sent to
the county auditor. Secretary O'Con-
nor would like to enroll more of the
Ramsey county pioneers.
Since the election of officers several
changes have taken place (by death
and otherwise) and the official roster is
now as follows: President, Col. A.
Allen, st. Paul; vice president, William
Lee, Little Falls; secretary, Capt. NJ.
]. O'Connor, St Paul; treasurer, John
A. Stees, st. Paul; executive commit
tee lin addition to president and secre-
tary) J. l.. Macdonald, st. Paul; Isaac
Atwater and William Lochren, Mime
apolis; S. S. Brown, Saltwater; r. G..
Libby, Hastings; Judge Daniel Buck,
Manlato; Judge L. w. Collins. st.
Cloud; Adjt. Gen. Herman Muehlberg,
Carver.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Costly Litigation Avoided.

Mandan, N. d., Special.-At the term
Of court just held in Mercer county, n
quasi criminal law suit was ended in a
novel and happy manner. Editor
Walker, of the Stanton Pilot, had cut
some hay on land that Sheriff Schmidt
claimed. Criminal proceedings were
commenced before a justice Of the
peace against Mr.. Walker, who waived
examination, and when court met
something had to be done. No jury had
been called, and the county has no
states attorney except when one is ap-
pointed for special occasions. Judge
Winchester found the parties at the
court house when he got there, each
with his fighting clothes on, figuratively
speaking After they had winded
themselves in arguments ore way and
the other, the court suggested that If
$500 for a states attorney, the jury
it was all over it would be question if
anybody would be satisfied with the
result. He made Il proposition that
two commissioners should be appointed
to investigate the matter and report on
the damage that Walker had done. If
they reported that any damage had
been done, he, the judge, would pay
the amount agreed upon. The PROPOSE
ton seemed fair enough. Messrs. 10y
and Semmler were appointed. They
brought in decision to the effect that
Walker had wronged Schmidt SIS worth.
The Judge was about to hand out a S.
bill when Editor Walker insisted on
paying it himself, which he did.
Schmidt and Walker shook hands, and
the indications are that they Will be
good friends.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Many More settler. Coming.

Devils Lake, N. D., Special.-lnjunc-
ton papers have been served against
Illinsworth & Estes, saloon men. n
large supply Of beer, whisky and 9th
er liquors were found and the place
was closed. Complaint was made by
Justice Haley.-MaX Bass, Great
Northern immigration agent. says that
the crops and prosperity in North Da-
k0ta insure new settlers with album.
dant means next year. The Dunknrd
colonists he has brought in during the
past three or four years have all done
well and are pleased With the country
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Holy Terror Dividend.

keystone. S. d.. Specialize second
dividend Of the Holy Terror mine has
been declared. and the sum Of $4,000
is being distributed among the stock
holders. The dividends are sure
thing each month. and will do a great
deal toward further developing the
mines of the Southern Hills. The
stock of the Holy Terror is no longer
on the market.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21

Pierre, S. D., Special. - For some
reason not given out the prosecutions
against the auditors Office We're not
commenced as expected. Gov. Lee and
Public Examiner Taylor left the city.
and it is not probable any action will
be taken until their return. No COM
plants have been filed yet. but when
they are filed they will charge embez-
element and Justification Of public roe
ords. While it cannot be positively
learned, it is generally believed that
the complaints in the case will be made
by the public examiner.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
FALSE TO HIS TRUST.

Allegation Made by William Steven
son in Suit to Recover Land.
Grand Forks, N. D., Special-William
f. Stevenson, Marvel, has brought suit
in the district court to compel Law
renee J. thinner to return to him prop
erty valued at over $4,000, and also
to account to him for the use of the
property during the last four years.
The transactions out of which the
suit grew were, apparently, somewhat
peculiar. Mr.. Stevenson is postmaster
ut Marvel, has been treasurer Of his
school district, and, according to his
own sworn statement, he has been
hard drinker. Mr.. thinner is a prom
inent hardware dealer in Marvel, and
a Democratic politician of some local
Importance. The plaintiffs statement
is that in March, 1893, when he was
drinking heavily and was, consequent
ly, neglecting his farm, he decided the
land and turned over the personal
property to his friend, thinner, who
was to manage the same for him and
turn over the proceeds. The consider
alton named in the deed was $4,000,
but this is claimed to have been mere
ly a matter OF form, as no money was
ever paid on this score, nor was there
any intention of paying any. The
agreement, it is claimed by Mr.. Stew
enson, was not kept, but thinner man.
aged the property solely for his own
benefit, and has failed to pay over any
Of the proceeds. Mr.. Stevenson. there
fore, seeks relief from the court. The
property in question consists Of 545
acres of valuable land, with sufficient
stock and implements to work it. w.
H. Standish Of this city, formerly at
torney general, represents Mr.. Steven
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
SORROW AT HURON HUN
The Death of Sterling Causes Much
Pain There.

Huron, s. D., Special. - The an
nouncement of the death ut Omaha of
William B. Sterling, late Of this city,
creates profound sorrow here. The
deceased was born at Dixon, ILL.,, thir-
ty-siX years ago, and was graduate
of the high school Of that city. He
came here with his parents in 1880.
His mother died a few years later,
then his sister, Mrs. George Love. He
graduated from the law department Of
the University of Wisconsin, and be-
gan his professional career here as an
attorney. He was one of the most
successful in the state, and as an ora
tor had few equals. He married Miss
Olive Underwood at Dixon, ILL.,, six
years ago, and she survives him. His
interment will probably take place in
Dixon, where his Oldest sister is
buried.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Starts With No Incubus.

Bryant. S. D.. Specialize Congre-
gational church of this place was
formally dedicated on Sunday. Rev.
G. NJ. Daily, state superintendent Of
Sunday schools. and a number of 9th
or visiting clergymen We're present to
assist in the service. The structure
was dedicated free from debt. Rev.
Julius Stevens is pastor, and the re-
markable financial success of the
church is due very largely to his man.
agCmont.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Trouble at Ayr.

Wheatland N. d.. Special. - +. II.
Dickinson went to the Great Northern
depot at Ayr to get some freight.
Words passed between him and Agent
Campbell. Dick was hit with n brick
but came here to have his wounds
dresscd--lhrce big ones on his scalp,
and he is now In bed under the doctors
care. while Dr. Clarke of Buffalo was
called to attend Campbell, who is said
to be in Il prccarious condition from
the effects of Dicks fighting back"
Both men are said to be badly hurt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Land Sales Increasing.

Princeton, Mimi, Special.-Register
Goulding has just recorded three deeds
for T.. L. Reed of Anoka. giving him
title to sixty-fve forties in Mile Laos
county. This is the largest transfer
made since the Foley-Bean transfer of
last year. Land sales are rapidly in
creasing and prices Of farming lands
have advanced in this county since
June 1 about IS per cent.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Appointed Railway Surgeon.

# Lisbon, N. D.. Special-Dr. Gilbert
lib. Furness, a capable physician and
Experienced surgeon of Ogdensburg,
IN. V. who recently located at Lisbon,
Making the office and practice Of DR.. A.
B. Hcrrick. has been appointed sur
xeon for the Northern Pacific road at
This point.-MaX Nobis, of this place,
who is prominent member Of the
First regiment band Of the national
guard, goes shortly to Browns Valley,
Mimi. where he will so into business
AS u tonsOrial artist.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
HIS HORSES WERE. KILLED.
n. Roscau Bringing Suit Against
the Indian Dennrfmenf

49, AsOeSuu ASVAAA0shB SuDt A8011UV
the Indian Department..
Pierre, S. D., Special.-R. Roseau Of
Cheyenne River, who suffered the loss
of large number of horses this sum-
mer, which stock was killed on the,
order Of the Indian department as
glandered is in the city and has taken
the preliminary steps toward a dam
age suit against the department. He
places his damage at nearly $27, 200,
and will sue for that amount. He re-
ports all that portion of the country
between Moreau and Grand rivers to
have been burned over last week and
thousands Of acres of range destroyed.
He had not learned if there was any
loss of stock by fire. He also reports
wolves very numerous between the
Cheyenne and NlOreau rivers, the coy
otes being more numerous than ever,
as they have good living from the re-
mains of the calves and colts killed by
the large buffalo wolves, which are do
ing a great deal of damage in that
way.
In a storm which swept over the
Cheyenne reservation last Sunday
Harry Fasner and Oscar Bear, two In
dams. We're, with their horses. killed
by lightning in the Moreau river coun-
try. Fasner was found some distance
from his dead horse, and badly burned.
the lightning having struck him on the
head and burned all of one side.
That the Indian agency is good
thing for the towns in this vicinity is
shown by the fact that the quarterly
payments of cash for various purposes
at Cheyenne agency amount to an av-
erage OF 500. 900, of which $4,000 goes
to regular employees as salary.
Agent Ash, of Lower Brule, reports
that while on his way to this city he,
with others, stopped at point about
twenty-five miles down the river from
here and buried the body of an UNI
known white man which had been
found lying on the prairie. The agency
physician, who was along, said the
body was that of man about twenty
tive years DID, and had been dead for
several days. There We're no papers
or any marks on the clothing of the
body by which it could be identified.
He also reports having sent his esti-
mates for reservoir at the agency for
the purpose of utilizing the new ar
tesian we'll for irrigation purposes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Strange Accident,

Milaca. Mimi. Special.-Hans and
Peter Nybers, of a Great Northern
section crew, We're drunk and asleep
on hand car on the main line. \
freight train ran into the car. Both
men We're thrown so far that it took
some time to find them. and one of
their bottles of whisky was thrown on
top Of the locomotive. Peter had many
bruises and badly torn leg. Hans
was more seriously hurt. and appears
as though he is injured fatally.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
BENSON COUNTY AppEALs.
The Question of Indians a. Voter
Goes to the Supreme Court,

The Question of Indians a. Voter
Goes to the Supreme Court.
Bismarck, N. D., Special. - Benson
county commissioners have appealed
to the supreme court in the matter of
the demand Of Fort TOtten severalty
Indians, that they be allowed to vote.
About $50 of these Indians demanded
voting precinct under the Dawes sew.
crafty act, and were refused. They ap.
pealed to the courts and won. Now
the county takes another appeal. 1t Is
an important matter for the county, as
proclaiming them citizens gives them
the right to look to the county for sus.
tcnance, and their vote may practically
control elections in that district. 1t is
also important to all residents of West.
ern states where the Indians, by tax.
ing up land in severalty, may become
q factor in local elections.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Candidates in Homme.

Tyndall. S. D.. Special-The follow
ing candidates have been placed in
nomination for the office of county
commissioner in their respective dis
tricts: First. Benjamin Russey, Rep;
August Koenig, DEM: James Krejeck.
Pop. Second. James Benesh. Rep;
James Petrick. DEM; Joseph Stepa-
mex, Pop,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21

Ncrmillion. s. D.. Special.-The wo-
man suffragists of this city and coun-
ty are making strong plea for the
cause. Meetings are being held often
and prominent speakers are secured.
\ call for mass convention of city
and county and surrounding towns has
been issued and will be conducted I'M
der the joint auspices of the National
and South Dakota associations.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Crushed by a Tombstonc.

Madelia. Mimi, Special - William
Wirderhoft, aged twenty-five. living
twelve miles south. was accidentally
killed. His team ran off an embank-
ment approaching bridge. He was
crushed by a 600-pound gravestone he
was hauling. His father was killed in
the same place twelve years ago in a
runaway.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Park for LambertOn.

Lamberton. Mimi. Special--Lamber-
ton & Sykes of Winona. at one time
owners Of this townsite. have given
block Of land for park purposes. The
block lies between the Banner house
and the public school building. and
will make as nice park as there is
in the smaller towns Of the state.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Stock Car Wrecked.

Alexandria, Mimi. Special. - An
east-bound special freight ran off an
open switch in the yards here and
wrecked the caboose, car of cattle
and two cars of potatoes. The stock
had just been taken on here, and four
had been killed and several more
hurt. They belonged to n. L. Nelson,
register of deeds. The cars were bad
ly smashed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Caledonia Fire.

Caledonia. Minn.> Special - The
handsome residence Of Hon. D. l..
Buell. burned to the ground. The fire
is supposed to have originated from a
spark from timers furnace. who
was at work on the building. there be-
ing no fire in the house during the day.
Loss, $4,000; partly insured
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Irvine Product 1850 Tons.

Saltwater. Mimi. Special-Part Of
the new machinery for the prison
Irvine factory has been shipped. This
will increase the output of the prison
factory to 100000 pounds annually.
A number Of changes have been made
in the Irvine shops so as to better
handle the increased product.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Earn, House Burned.

st. Charles, MIMI, Special - The
large farm house of Fred Lindstadt,
one mile north of town, was burned to
the ground. insured for 500. about
One-third of its real value. The house
was occupied 10y Il renter named AL
bert Dolzinc. WAC lost nearly every
thing. being uninsured.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Demand for Potatoes.

Winona. Special.--Quite a large
amount OF potatoes and cabbage are
being purchased here this fall. and
shipped to points in Illinois. where
there is considerable demand for these
articles. Potatoes are % and % cents
a bushel here, and cabbage $5.50@6 a
ton.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-10-21
Ice Would Go Ahead.

Pierre. S. d.. Special.-Gov. Lee has
asked of the supreme court an opinion
rs to the validity of the investigating
provided for by the last
legislature and declared by Attorney
General Brigsby to be invalid OH the
ground that it had been created by a
Joint resolution instead of bill.