Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-02-18


Read Elford Bros, ad this week. 1t is
good sensible ;alk.
Landlord Conn is talking OF building
another large addition to his hotel in the
spring.
George Barlow and family will spend
the summer months on his farm in the
western part OF the county.
Presbyterian services next Sunday at
Mel Leans at 2 p. IN, Langdon at 1870 p.
III. Rev. Thos Dougan, pastor.
George Vierhus left Friday for a trip to
Larimore and Michigan City and will
visit his brothers at those points.
Col. Holt, the temperance crusader, ar.
rived in the city tuesday and lectured
that evening in the NJ E. church.
Herb Num-, the prince OF Grand Forks
cigar statesmen embellished heregister Of
the Columbia with his autograph Tues
day.
Mrs. P. McGauvran visited with her
sister Mrs. John McGauvran last week.
returning to her home at Osnabrock
Monday.
NJ. E. church services will be conduct,
ed next Sunday by Rev. Herrinton at
Langdon at IL a. M, Harvey at 2 p. m,
and at the residence OF D. Hayward at
4:30 p. m.
For SALE-A five-room cottage resi-
dence on Second street: in good repair
and will be sold at a bargain to the
right party. Apply to George Barlow,
Langdon, N. Oak. 81
There will be several attractions at the
ice rink tomorrow evening but the one
mile race between Tommy Foshay, OF
this city and Paul Thoracbson, OF Mil
ton, will be the drawing card.
DR.. McDonald's lecture on the Scottish
poet Robt Burns, did not come off as ad-
vertised Monday evening owing to the
inability of that gentleman to get here.
1t has been postponed until March LIST
when no disappointment need be looked
for.
Prof W. Worthingt on is here from the
Manitoba side OF the line seeing what in
terest can be aroused in the organization
OF class in voice culture He has sue
cessfully conducted g1ee clubs, singing
schools and choruses in the Queens
domain.
This is the jewelers. slack time so now
is the opportunity to bring in your old
watches that have been laid away for
years needing repairs. Have them re-
built and readjusted in the latest and
mos, scientific manner by A. 0. Wol1
the jeweler. %
The temperance orator, Col. Holt, de-
livered fifteen lectures at Park River and
AS persons signed the pledge. Besides
this 81 new members We're added to thu
W. G. T. U. organisation. Well water is
reported to be at rather low ebb al
though there is still a sutticiency fol
cooking purposes.
Friday evening the residence OF B. R
Click was the scene OF one OF thehappiest
events OF the season. the occasion being
a valentine party given by Mrs. Click tt
the young folks. Music and games o
various kinds together with wonderful
combination OF valentines made theeven
ing a delightful one to all.
An arbitration case between Harry
Lord acting for r. P. Abbey, OF Langdon
and NJ. Kopelman was tried on Friday
the arbitrator being j. Morley Wyard
w. I. Falls. and Geo. Shepherd. The
matter in dispute was as to theresponsi
bility for the rent OF Il house owned by
r. p. Abbey, and rented to Jacob kopel
man, brother OF Moritz, the rent having
been guaranteed by the latter. Verdict
was unanimously in favor OF Abbey fol
payment OF rent in full to February first
the amount being twenty dollars.-ParE
River Gazette.
Thos. O'Toole of Crystal brings suit tc
set aside deeds to the O'Toole
near Crystal, which deeds are now held
by o. NJ. Omlie OF Grafton. 1t appears
that in 1883 Mr.. O'Toole purchased from
Omle two horses for 500, giving him
notes therefore. He subsequently, bought
other horses from Omlie bringing the
total Indebtedness up to about 5000
On this debt in the way OF principal, in.
terest, bonus, discount, etc, Mr.. Omlie
has received 81 900 IN cash. deeds to the
O"Toole farm worth 81 DOC. all OF last
years crop and a COW. The horses are
all dead aud Mr.. O'T0ole wants to know
where he comes in.