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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
u. 8. Land Office,
Grand Forks, N. d., Nav a. 1907

En-,
Grand Forks, N. D., May 4 1897
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice Of bs,
intention to make final proof in sunn nvt
OF her claim, and that said proof viii hs
made before the Clerk of the District
Court, Cavalier county, North Dakota At
Langdon, N. OAK, on June 18th 1897. VIZ
CAYHARINE BURKE. ''N'
widow and heir of John D. Burke, de.
ceased.
for the ne4 sec. Twp. 1863 N. R. CIV
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land. viz:
Erwin Johnston, OF BAG, William r.
Johnston, James Read, E. A. McCay, ali
of Langdon, Cavalier county N. Oak.
JAS. v. BROOKE.
4O-45 Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13

D The Dingley bill now has pair
Of retroactive clauses, one making
it go INTO effect May l and the
other April l. In reality the
measure will go into effect when
the president attaches his sigma
ture to it.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
us. Land Office
Grand Forks. N. d.. Nav 4. 1897.

o. s. Land Office
Grand Forks, N. D., May 4, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named SET tier has filed notice of his
intention to make communication proof in
support of his claim and that said proof
will be made before the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court, of Cavalier county, North
Dakota, on June -, 1897, viz:
JABEz w. FAaG, H. E. No. 1923.
for the e1a swA and lots and 4, section
10. township 161, n. range 60 ".
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Charles R. Jackson, Fred Baldwin.
William Kersbaw and Robert Falconer,
all of Langdon, North Dakota.
1914 JAS. V. BROOKE, r ,gister.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13

State ot North Dakct
CoUKTY or CAvALfzR y s.
In District Court, Seventh Judicial
District.
Arson Benjamin,
vs.. M IN
Nellie Benjamin, II
Defendant. gs3 s
State Of North Dakota to the above nam
ed Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to answer
the complaint in this action which will be
filed in the office OF the Clerk Of the Dis.
trict Court at the City Of Langdon, in the
county and state aforesaid and to serve
q copy Of your answer upon the sub
ecriber within thirty days after the
service Of this summons upon you, ex-
elusive Of the day Of service. and in case
OF your failure to appear or'answer judg.
ment will be taken against you by de-
fault, for the relief demanded in the
complaint. Dated March 18th, A. ".
1897.
NJ. BRYNJoTFsoN.
Plaintiff q Attorney.
Cavalier, Pembina county. North Da-
kota. 34-4O
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
NORM |C|||||l||UCII |
The Sell. nfessed Murderer at
Nc Gamma Was Captured
Near Towner.
L.YNCHING TALKED OF.
Insanity His Excuse For Crime
It Was Done in Dream
He Is Sorry.

August Norman, the murderer
of the Hillstead family, at Lari-
more, was captured about 10 miles
south of Towner by Chas. Thruen
Monday morning about9 o'clock.
He came to the ranch camp and
wanted breakfast and was imme-
diately recognized by Mr.. Thruen,
who had known him for number
of years. Thruen treated him
kindly and engaged him in CONVEX
sation until he could secure his
(Norman's) gun. He made the
excuse of cleaning it up for him,
and as Thruen was cleaning his
OVID gun, the ruse worked. After
securing the gun, small 80 rusty
rifle, he produced his own revolver
and commanded Norman to sur.
render, which he did,
Seeing that the jig was up, he
coolly gave up and confessed to the
murder of the family, and told of
his many hardships since the MUIR
der. Mr.. Thruen roped him on
horse and brought him to Towner,
and be is row in the Jail in charge
of Deputy Sheriff Pendry. He
told him he had dreamed ofkilling
the family during the night, and
got up and carried out the dream.
He said lie did not know why he
killed the children, for he liked
them SO much that he had played
wlth them the day before. He said
he had been having trouble with
his wife. She had been ety. with
him and it troubled him. He said
he was sorry he had done it, and
was now ready to die. He said the
reason he gave up so Easy was that
he did not want to cause any more
trouble; that if he stole another
gun and horse and robbed house
to get money that there would be
a $4,000 reward for him and they
would get him sooner or later any
way. He had gone for days and
nights without sleeping or eating.
He had gone from the scene of
the murder to the reservation, from
there to the Cheyenne river and
thence to the dog dens in Mclean
county. From there he had gone
up the Mouse river and had acct
dentally run across Mr.. Thruen by
going there to get his breakfast.
His shoes have worn out and he
had on the same clothes he had on
when he did the deed. He lifted
up his cap and showed the scar on
his forehead and said:
II am the man that killed them,
and am ready to die
He was told of the danger of q
mob, and said he did not care for
that, for now he wanted to die.
The razor that he done the work
with was found on his person, and
had the blood of his innocent vic
Tins on it. An effort had been
made to wash it off, and the razor
was rusty. The murderer talks
coolly of the affair, with smile
on his face, and says he is glad it
is over and that he realizes that he
has but short time to live. He
wanted the officers to avoid mob
if they could, but if they could not
it would be all right. He does not
fear anything and has given up
and wants to die right away. The
town is alive with excitement. The
officers are awaiting orders from
Larimore and Grand Forks.
REPUBLICAN, G.ABFE,ST.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
treasurer.

The Iowa legislature has passed
q resolution making the wild rose
the official flower of the Hawkeye
state. This is very sweet of low a.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
U. S. Land Office,
Grand Forks, N. D. April q, 1897.

Grand Forks, N. D. April q, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make Communication proof in
support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Clerk of District
Court, Cavalier county, North Dakota,
at Langdon, N. D., on J une 18th 1897, viz:
GEORGE A. JOHNSTON, III. E. No. 1885.
for the sw4 sec 5 twp 162 n, range SO ".
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon,
and cultivation of, said land, viz:
John Machon, Benjamin Johnston.
Arthur Gamble, James MacLean, all of
Stilwell, N. Oak.
1914 JAS. v. BROOKE, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
U. s. Land Office,
Grand Forks. N D. ADril 10. is!

". 5. Land Office,
Grand Forks, N. D. April IL, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that Knut N.
Syverud has fled notice of intention to
make final proof before j. H. McCul-
Tough, o. s. Commissioner. N. D. at his
Office in Milton, N. D., on Saturday the
22nd day of May. 1897, on timber culture
application No. t542, for the sw1 of sec
No. l, in twp No 159 n. range No. 60.
He names as witnesses:
George Nickels, Fred Feidler, Erick ].
Moen, John r. Moen, all of Osnabrock,
North Dakota.
36l JAS. v. BROOKE, Register.
q. 8. Land Office,
Grand Forks, N. D., April IL, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of bis
intention to make his final proof in sup;
port Of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before the Clerk of the District
Court Cavalier Co. N. Dak., at Langdon,
N. OAK, on June 9Th 1897, viz:
JOHN VETSCH
for the sell sec 10 twp 1853. range 60 W.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of, said land, viz:
Lorenz Kphmstedt, Elias Kuerten,
Charles He'll, Conrad Becker, all of Mt
Carmel, N. OAK.
37-42 JAS. v. BROOKE, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
OFFICIAL. COUNTY PAPER.

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Communications must be received by Tuesday
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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
. C'|]uRl ]! RAJ [ !
4. ]. kGAaasT PROP

4 Poblisheds every Thursday morning at Lang
don. Cavalier county, North Dakota. I,
Entered at the post Office at Langdon as mail
matter Of the second clans.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13

Al kinds ofrepa irine and tin work
done while you are In town at Elford
Bros. hardware store,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
For ten days, or from April Is
to 26 the waters OF the Red River
were above the high water mark
Of 1882.

THIS time it is Nebraska. The
treasurer of the state is short some
1901 900. Who wouldent be state
treasurer. 81
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13
U. S. Land Office,

U. S. Land Office,
Grand Forks, N. D., April II, 1897
Notice is hereby given that the follow.
ing-named settler has filed notice of bis
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge and Ex-ufficio
Clerk Of County Court of Cavalier county
n. Oak, at Langdon, N. d., on May %,
1897, viz:
WILLIAM j. ROSS,
for the ne4 sec IS, twp 1872 n, range 81 W.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation Of, said land, viz:
Patrick McHugh, Allen Wilson, Henry
Hahn, Allan Pinkerton, all of Langdop.
Cavalier county, N. Oak.
viz:
JENNIE KINNA,
for the sell sec I, swp 16l n. range 60 W.
She names the following witnesses to
prove her continuous residence upon and
cultivation of, said lard. viz:
Fred Baldwin, Robert Beard, Ezra
Fritsinger, John Sandberg, all of Lang
don, Cavalier county, N. Dan.
37-42 JAS. v BROOKE, Register.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-05-13

z4o11SHeo Oh NNOI
w. B. DICKSON, Attorney.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-10-21
MABLEION.

We are sorry to say Mrs. E. B.
Smith is still very ill.
Mrs. f. B. SpiRks and little sons.
Ralph and Roy, from Bolton, are
visiting her parents. MIR. and Mrs.
L. j. Lowe.
Miss Maude Lowe, one of Ma.
bleton's charming young ladies, is
visiting friends in Macon.
Mrs. NJ. A. Lowe and children
visited friends and relatives here
Sunday.
We are sorry to lose one of our
old friends, Mr.. J. A. Prior, who
has returned to his home in Rock
mart.
elMr. W. G. Horton and Miss
Clyde Lowe, of Atlanta, visited
Miss Margaret Lowe Sunday.
Misses Ruth and Addie Mable
have gone on a visit to relatives in
Admission, Ala.
Misses Stcrchi and Miss Fannie
Culpeper visited Dr.. Culpepea's
family several days last week.
MARIE.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-10-21

Charles j. Smith, negro, vas
appointed postmaster at Ragtovn, q
tourth-class Office in the Rock
Springs district, Of Claiborne coun-
ty, Miss. The appointment gave SO
much dissatisfaction that a public
meeting was held Friday. Reso,u-
tons were adopted protesting against
Smiths appointment on the grounds
that he was not identified with the
interests of the people OF that local.
ity and is obnoxious personally to
20 pc cent. of the patrons OF the
post office. The meeting also app
pointed committee to wait upon
Smith and request him to resign.
The committee did so, and Smith
answered that he desired to be in
harmony with the leading citizens
and to do nothing in opposition to
their expressed will. He said he
would return his commission.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-10-21

A peculiar case of bydrophobia is
reported from Paris. A young wo-
man permitted pet dog, which was
ill, to lick her face. The dog did
not bite her or cause any abrasion
of the skin. The dog subsequently
showed signs of rabies and bit three
men, who were treated in the Pas
teur institute and reported to be
doing we'll. Several days after the
dog had licked her face the young
woman felt i'll, and died in convul-
sioEs. The incident should serve as
warning to women who own pet
dogs.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-10-21
9D5hATERrAL.

9e has got good material in
HING we often hear j. said of some
yodbg nan, andl.wetcount the words
commendation. But, after all,
they count for very little, A pile
Of boards is good material, but il
can be bailt into church or prison,
ahome,or}a place of ipiamy. iron
is good material bat.out oft can
be formed q raiiingsto protect CIR a
chain toimprison. IA person must
not only have good material in him,
but ne must make good use of it, or
he is mere cipher in the world,
and might as we'll never have been
born. Good material in man can.
not be used by loaGng on the streets.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-10-21

The New York Journal sent a
man to Havana, Cuba, who planned
and effected the escape from prison
OF Miss Cisneros. Once outside of
bars, she douned male attire and
took passage on steamer and sail
ed for New York, where she ar
rived last week.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-10-21

Judge Fite fought good fight
at Dalton last week and broke up
the car robbers and receivers of
stolen goods. The Judge and jur;es
did good work and the foul atmos-
phere around Dalton received a
publication aud iumigation that
will abide for some time. The
courts are always equal to an
emergency when they have the
courage to do their duty.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-10-21

The Colorado man who has Just
heard that a fellow he sent to Alaska
with GRUB stake" three years ago
wants him to come on in the spring
and get his half of claims worth s4.-
100000 is strong believer in the
existence of honesty.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-10-21

One man with money enough to
buy his mortuary monument ahead
OF slime who is not ashamed OF his
vocation is John Hymen of Loogoo-
tee, Ind, who has had carved in
stone barrel with key on top Of
1t, the barrel inscribed: "a
Cooper by Trade"
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-10-21

DR.. |. S. Hopkins, who voted for
Mckinley and expected to go as a
minister to Greece, has become a
general agent in the Equitable Life
Insurance Co., with headquarters
in New York, and with a salary of
$1,000.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-10-21

Deputy Collector M. 6. b Tatum,
at night, stepped from a train that
stopped on the trestle of the
Oconee river, nesr Athens, falling
seventy feet, and was killed. He
formerly represented Dade county
in the legislature.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-10-21
.WHo ApE rae HAPPY,

EilIiohs ot people are happy and
III know III
IS najorify d civilized mankind
sgulsr| bayt nourishing, pafata-
food ii l6sst moderately good
h6N{b safe, c0hforta BILE shelter
and iadllisies tor taking bath.
They have, besides btoks and peri.
oaicals to read, churches and lee
tures to attend and now and then a
social function thassuits their taste.
Startling misfortunes, dreadful
accidents, irreparable losses or long
IA terrible illness do not often
happen 10 the Individual. They
may at long intervals, But even here
nature is SO kindly anil loving that
ahe provides for the gradual wear.
Ing away St even the most terrible
grief, the recovering from even
overwhelming less, if the person
has Dluck enough to take the strings
into bis hands again.
What, then, ia there for the ay-
erage person ID Be unhappy over
Nothing, absolutely. The misery,
the foolish haBkerings, the dumps
and TIE bIaes We make for ourselves,
out Of odr own imagination. GIVE
had lots q troublesdots O. troubles"
said the old iarmeron his deathbed,
sand EN-, never happened"
TIL bso1 hs' has good health
and comfortable home is therefore
a very happy man. He may aspire
and should aspire always to higher
and better things, or whatever be
thinks are higher and better things
kut tQ sit down and fret and whint
an 10y eilliopazb because we have
m i a MA NE ant is no
,ssuasg Il oiug down fnto the
sRsnps what Ne want we have
gas faculties within US tor gaining
The pleasant, healthy pursui: OF {
i lrlghtful Ain OF objact or ambition i,
] q ITSELF hsppinds4
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-10-21
One man ustralia shears L.
100000 shee Albany Herald.
tie must getyawful tired before
he gets through the job.

Alec BROOKLYN gkly the old
es: man in Han 'Soanty, died
on the place OFFS Shivers, about
annie south u partas !, Monday
morning. He was born H. 1894,
and was 103 years old. 81
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-11
A Monkey and Poll Parrot Time.

Street and Sewer Commissioner Ayars
s. Webster was trotted out and groomed
down as candidate for Mayor by the
Democrats last evening. Pat Neary had
seen fit to bring out A. L. johnson, now
member of the Constitutional Conven-
tlon and the announcement of his candl.
dacy came like boom in certain quar-
tiers and Mr.. A. S. Webster was trotted
out as the opposing candidate 1t looks as
II Mr.. Webster would receive the support
Of the Ford adherents and If he does, he
will stand good chance Of being nomi-
mated. Mr.. Jesse X. Baylis is said to have
the backing Of Mr.. John T, Dickey and
Willard Salisbury and the only thing the
rank and file have against him, Is that he
is a gold Democrat. The free silver Demo-
Gratis who have strong organizations in
every ward in the city, say no gold man
shall receive the nomination for Mayor.
II the Republicans had one ounce Of good
political foresight, they would by all
means get together and elect the officers
for every city office, besides capturing city
council. The opportunity of a Republi-
can victory is again presenting itself to
that party, and if they are wise, they will
take advantage of it and thus pave the way
for victory that will insure the capturin
OF the next Levy Court and Governor of
the State. Bygones should be bygones,
and the principles OF Republicanism not
lost sight of in the scuflls for supremacy.
VIII the opportunity be grasped by our
politicians?
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-11
Pastor MiIligan Assists.

The funeral Of William D. Bye, which
took place yesterday from Rock Presby-
terrain Church, was the largest witnessed
in Cecil county In recent years. Over one
thousand people attended the services and
1888 carriages were In line. The services
were conducted by Rev. William J. Fitz.
Simon, pastor Of the Presbyterian church.
assisted by Rev. j. r. Milligan. Of vii.
Cherry Hill Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mr.. Bye was an elder in the church and
superintendent of the Sunday school. The
Order of Red Men attended tho funeral
in a body
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-11


One Of the most enjoyable parties of the
season was given by the Red, White and
Blue Social Club Of the First Wilmington
Boys Brigade last Saturday night IN the
West End Reading Room. The evening
was spent In playing games. Vocal and
instrumental music and cake walk were
given. At q late hour Toe cream and cake
the Misses Essie and Clara Cornell, Irene
Porter, Bessie Carbon, Emma Schofield,
Gertrude Crothers, Mary Maxwell, Bertha
Haley, Bella Kelley, Addle Wiley, Ella and
Mary Thatcher, Jessie Heitherton, Bessie
Simpson, Lizzie Sinclair Bessie M6Vey,
Elsie Carter, Emma Kaiser, Bessie Wier,
Emory Hunter, John Lester, James Ster-
ling, Samuel Davis, James Elliott, Horace
Speakmau, Harry Mason, James Dickinson
Clarence McCaulley, Harry Moore, Thos.
Maxwell. Frank McVey, James Maigno
George Benson, Harry Simpson, Andrew
Neaye. John Hall, Warner Miles, Robert
Handy, William Skillenger, VIM Ain s.
worth and William Haley.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-11
4 COUNTY COURT.
/; nsslness Before The rrbunsl slow This
forming.

forming.
business before General Sessions Court
this morning was slow.
Furchess and Christopher Brook, oolored,
for the larceny Of forty.five chickens from
the hen coop Of DIR. Horace Burr on Feb
8. Attorney General White conducted the
prosecution and established by DR.. Burr
that the chickens were his property; by
Officer Lyons that the stolen property was
In Furehess' possession, by Major Fisher
that Furchess and Chris Brooks had hired
him to haul bags containing chickens from
point beyond Market street bridge and
that both Furchess and Brooks had after
ward claimed the property. Before Josiah
Marvil, who appeared for the men, could
apply any questions, Furehess arose and
declared that Fisher had been connected
with the crime, but the witness branded
the story as lie and left the stand as he
remarked, II am a gentleman.
Attorney General White called Andrew
Harris and William Floyd who testified
TO- TO- seeing Furchess with the chickens.
This closed the States case. Whereupon
Mr. Marvil asked for the discharge of
Brooks because no had in no way been
connected with the case. Mr.. White
opposed the motion, claiming that there
were circumstances which were sufficient
ly strong to connect both with the larceny
of the chickens. They were that Brooks
was with Furchess when he was arrested
and that Brooks was with Furchess when
Major Smith hauled the chickens.
The court thought, however, that the
evidence against Brooks was not sufficient
and Instructed the jury to return verdict
OF not guilty In his case. 1t was done and
Brooks left the dock smiling. He is per-
haps the most fortunate man whoever sat
in the dock. He has been charged with
chicken stealing five times but has never
been convicted. The jury retired to con-
slider the Furchess case and In five min
utes returned a verdict of guilty.
Charles Brewington, colored, pleaded
not guilty to murderously assaulting
Mary Wilson. but guilty OF common u.s.
sault and the case was fixed for trial to.
morrow morning w. Michael ByFhe Is
his counsel
Rev" William Fisher who pleaded
guilty to carrying concealed q deadly
weapon, was given the extent of the law,
one month. Fisher is the colored man who
got q year in Jail for assaulting Mary
Brown, young colored girl, while she
was in q delicate condition.