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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
Notes on the Strawberry,

Land for Strawberries must be prop-
erly prepared. We saw case this
year where Strawberries were set out
on virgin soil-soil that had never had
the plow in it, and where the ground
was so compact that even the natural
verdure on it was thin and weak. This
land, although MANFRED, did not DO
well and should not be expected to do
we'll, in helping to make good straw
berry bed. Though the growing sea-
son has been a good one, most of the
plants in question are now small and
stunted In appearance. Had the year
been dry one they must of necessity
have withered and died. Land like the
above lacks both the mechanical struc-
ture and the plant food to permit the
strawberry plant to do its best.
y y +
Nurserymen are often blamed for
sending out strawberries that do not
come up to the expectations of the
buyers. In very many cases the poor
results are directly traceable to the
manner in which the plants were han
died by the purchasers or to the very
unprepared condition of the ground in
which they were placed. The land for
strawberries must be land that has
been growing some thrifty crop and
that has received proper manuring and
attention. Virgin soils are not suit
able for the development of crop that
must feed as grossly as does the straw
berry. Land well-worked and we'll
MANFRED, and of proper mechanical
structure will give good results when
the plants are properly handled and
taken care of. It is our experience
that the nurseryman is seldom to
blame, but the buyer often. This is
especially the case when the buyers are
people setting out a strawberry bed 90.
the first time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
4 Mean Thing.

do YOU call this angel-cake, Kath-
arine:"
Yes: isn't it good?'
"Of course. dear: but | didn't know
tlcrc were any iron jawcd angels"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
The Wrong Place.

Long-Haired Poct-I am a poet, sir,
and called to
Editor-Wcll. don't come in here. sir;
this is no barber shop.-Puck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
Could Hurry, Then

The Father-Do you know. my son.
If we moved our legs proportionately
as fast as an ant. We would travel
nearly 800 miles an hour:
The Son-Thcn. pop. you'd never
miss your train in the morning. would
you?
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
we'll ANvertiscd,

Editors Wife-Poor baby's circula-
ton is very bad, John.
Editor (absent-mindedly)- Strange!
He advertises himself well, too!-Iit-
Bits
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
DR.. ]. Fl. RINDLAUB, Specialist.
Eye, Ear. Nose end Throat.
Fargo, n. Oak.

Whatever prevails is called truth-if
the rule of the majority counts for any
thing.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

For complete list Of prizes. useful
and ornamental. given free to pur
chasers Of Diamond "C'' Soap. write to
Cudahy Packing Co.. SO. Omaha. Neh.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
Profit Lies in Pure Bred Cattle.

The Journal has said that the de-
mand for the best classes of cattle has
kept their prices we'll sustained, and
perhaps this is always true, says Texas
Stock and Farm Journal. There are
several reasons why it pays the best
to produce the best. One of these is
the condition presented by the market
today, and, it might be said, presented
always, that is, that the supply of,
animals of the really choice quality
is SO limited that they are put on
market where practically they are
without competition. Choice cattle
are now selling as high as at any time
during the year, but their number is
small. On the Chicago market of Sept.
81 the cattle receipts are reported at
1S,4OO. Of this number, II head were
good enough to bring $685. per 100
pounds. Only 16 head brought $50,
$3.50. 1t is needless to say that these
cattle were ripened for market at
cost far below most of the fed cattle
that sold for much less. The differ
ence lay mostly in the quality at the
very beginning. Those that command
ed the highest price were of a beet
breed, early maturers, of type that
not only takes on more flesh in pro-
portion to the feed consumed than is
possible to inferior animals, even with
the most scientific feeding, but that
developed largely in proportion to the
entire carcass those parts that supply
the choicest cuts to the butcher. The
time will come, and it is not far off.
when men of moderate means cannot
afford to raise scrub cattle, even up
on the range, for the discrimination
against them continually grows
stronger.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

The coming woman sometimes has
II p. IN.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

\ nickel Alarm Clock for 81 Dia
mond ''C'' Soap wrappers and 80 cents
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinire Tablets. All
druggists refund the money it it fails to cure.
25c. The genuine has L. b @. on each tablet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

No hen can be forced to lay eggs.
Nature gives her certain period of
time during which the eggs are to be
developed. 1t is not difficult to sup
ply her with the needed elements for
this purpose, and any surplus bestow-
cd will only be wasted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17
Unplensnntily Suggestive.

"MrS. Gabble made Il dreadful faux
pas when She met Admiral Cervera.'
what was it?'
"She asked him if he ever read
Ships That Pass in the Night. DE
trOit Free Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

believe my prompt use of Piso's Cure
Wallace, Marquette, Kan, Dec IL, '95.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

A cheap coat doesn't necessarily
make cheap man, but it makes him
feel that way at times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

grows best on rich loan with q
porous clay subsoil where water is not
over twenty feet from the surface, but
we have found it growing on high up
lands In both the eastern and western
parts of the state where water was
from 125 to IT'S feet from the surface,
and it is probable that it can be grown
on some spot on almost every section
of land in the state.
Alfalfa needs fine seed-bed in
ground free from weeds. Seeding
should be done early in April and the
ground handled so that at seeding time
1T will be moist for at least fifteen to
twenty inches. This condition can be
secured on many soils by fall blowing,
pulVerizing the soil to depth of five
or six inches with a disc harrow be-
fore blowing, making the whole depth
ploWed mellow. Soil inclined to blow
can be lightly ridged or sub-surface
packed after blowing. In western
Kansas successful alfalfa-grower
runs burrows through the prairie sur
rounding his alfalfa to conduct the sur
plus water from each rain to the field.
This may be done to get moisture into
the soil during the winter before seed
ing. Alfalfa roots deeply and must
have subsoil which it can penetrate
Where the subsoil is impervious, a sub
so1ler can be used, or where there is
no danger from washing, the ground
can be thrown up into high, sharp
ridges just before freezing. The frost
Will thoroughly pulverize the ridges,
putting them in good condition for a
seed-bed when leveled in the spring,
and will pulverize the subsoil in the
burrows deeper, better and cheaper
than subsoil pillow. Preparation
should be made this fall. 1t will pay.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

The scorcher evidently believes in
putting his shoulder to the wheel.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

Organization Among Farmers-There
is a power in organization which no
single individual possesses and no
amount of isolated individuals can pos
sess, the age in which we live has
produced them in every branch of in
dustry, until it is now recognized as
the only road to success. This power,
if used in strictly business-like man
ner, seeks justice to all, oppression to
none It does not mean monopoly and
extortion. 1t does not mean that the
most ignorant member may have all
the benefits possessed by the most in
telligent, and that the most Intelligent
must not suffer through the unbusi-
ness-like methods of the most ignor-
ant.-A. C. Bennett.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

Keep your best layers when cuiling
the hock and remember that there ID
proit In rigid culliDg.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

First Olive Trees in California;
Among the cargo of provisions and
necessaries shipped by Galzaig with
the Franciscan pioneers who came to
California from Mexico in 1869 were
olive seeds, and every mission had its
olive garden. The first olive oil made
in California, outside OF the Franciscan
monasteries. was produced at the Co.
mulus ranch in 1871. In 1892 the pro-
duction OF olive oil had grown to 34,-
900 gallons. In 1893 1t was about $4,000
gallons. and this year estimates put It
at about 100000 gallons.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1898-11-17

Too Many Weeds.-A large per cent
of the productive capacity of Iowa
soils is used up in maturing weeds.
Rag weed and mayweed in the pastures,
fox tail and morning glories in the
corn fields, wild hemp and artichokes
on the road sides, pursley in the gar
dens. The best way to prevent them
in the pasture is to quit pasturing so
close and give the grass chance to
grow; sheep will clean the grain and
corn fields; an enforcement of the law
will purify the highways and sum-
mer fallow will clean out the garden
Rockford Register.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29

a May festival of oratOry and music
will be held at the NJ. E. church on
May 10 to II by orators profound
witty, humorous, eloquent.
Tuesday evening, May 10.-"What
Constitutes Man" by Rev. DR.. G. b.
Wilcox, the eloquent pastor of Trinity
church, Lafayette Ind.
Wednesday evening, May 11-"The
Philosophers Stone or a Fortune for
Everybody" by Rev. G. n. Sims, ID. d.,
of Indianapolis.
Thursday evening, May 12.--"The
Preachers Boy. the Worst Boy in
Town" by Rev. A. w. Conner. of
editor, lecturer and preacher
Choice music will be furnished every
evening. The full program will appear
Tickets for the entire course only &c
cts. Single admission 2oc cts.
This enterprise merits the patronage
of the public, 1t has been undertaken
by the Epworth leagne with the hearty
endorsement of the church.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29
Funeral of Sister NJ. Hyacinth.

Tuesday, at 9 o'clock, the NOR
tai remains of Sister Mary Hyacinth
were borne forth from the halls of st.
Michael's academy, where her dear face
was known and loved, to the church for
the funeral service
Solemn Requiem Mass was sung by
Rev. Father Hortsman of Michigan
City, assisted by Rev Fathers johannes
and Moench, as deacon and sub deacon.
The solemn chant of the Requiem
seemed never so sad as mingled with
the sobs of those who mourned the gen.
tie nun who followed so faithfully the
standard of the Cross.
When the mass was ended, Father
MOench delivered an eloquent and
touching sermon. He paid glowing
tribute to the grandeur of her vocation
and the 81 years of her religious life,
but the sobs of those present hid much
of the beauty of his words showing how
they were re-echoed in the hearts of
his hearers. When the last sad rites
were over, the procession headed by the
Cross, returned to the academy where
the remains were viewed by those who
knew and loved her fifteen years, until
taken to South Bend for interment at
st. Mary's.
And now only sweet memories re-
main of the kind sister, who was never
too busy for a gracious word or smile,
and always welcomed when the years
had passed those who had often tres
passed on her kindness, charming them
with her bright sayings and gracious
ways. She was indeed, one of Gods
noble women
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29
Democratic Ticket the Winner.

notwithstanding the war enthusiasm,
local politics are not being forgotten.
The candidates of the two parties have
been doing some faithful electioneering
during the past week and they are
fairly able to forecast results. The
candidates on democratic ticket seem
30 have the bulge on their opponents.
The entire ticket is strong one, and
there are no democrats who want to
divide the dose. But with the Republi-
cans it is different. There are a few
candidates on their ticket who are quite
popular and are good men, but the
mayoralty candidate is hard load for
them. One of the candidates on the
republican ticket expressed himself
yesterday to the effect that his party
had made mistake IN not nominating
man for mayor who had property
interests. The democrats have not
only met this requirement in their
selection but they have man who is
conscientious and careful, a man who
does not believe in the reckless and
lavish use of private means for mere
show and who would be just as careful
custodian of the city's interests, if
elected.
The reliable citizens know that this
compliment can not be bestowed upon
the republican candidate. Mr.. Wilson
the candidate for treasurer, Mr.. Ball the
candidate for clerk, and Mr.. CLANCY
the candidate for marshal are all strong
candidates.
So far as Mr. Wilson is concerned
his election is assured beyond doubt
and it will be great surprise If Bal
and CLANCY don't have votes to spare
Next Tuesday will decide the contest
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29
Obituary.

George L. Stephens long time re
sident of Plymouth died at his residence
on the South side, April 18th, 1898.
He was born in \. Y. state and came
with his parents to Marshall
county. Two sons by first marriage
are living in the West, William in
Joplin, Mo-, George in California. Mr..
Stephens was married second time,
Nov. Il, 1870, to Miss Catharine c.
Gretber, of whom six children, three
sons and three daughters are now living.
One son Orlando, died some two years
ago. Mr.. Stephens and family were in
California 1862 to 1864; and in Kansas
1885 to 1886. c. w. n. Stephens of
Walkerton is an older brother of the
deceased. The funeral occurred
Wednesday, at p. m. in st. Thomas
Episcopal church, the rector Rev. W..
w. Raymond officiating.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29
Notes.

George Fogle is the bugler for the
company.
It's not an easy matter to say good
bye to your sweetheart.
Some of the boys missed the train
but they will follow later.
Several of the boys lost courage when
they got to the depot. They are still III
the city.
A couple of the boys who went to
war neither weeped nor cryed-they
just bawled as they bid farewell to
their friends.
There is considerable talk as to how
the election will be effected by the de
parture of Company "M." 1t was al
first thought that the majority of the
soldier boys were democrats, but Ii
appears from latest advices that the
two parties will be effected about
equally.
A representative of the Independent
accompanied the volunteers as far al
Argos. About dozen young men Of
that city joined the company. One
mother in Argos created pitiful scene
by running after her boy. They claspeC
each other in their arms and but for {
terrible determination, the boy woulC
have missed getting aboard.
The "Gen Weyler" placard which fel
from the paddy that was carried to
the depot, was picked up by some fellow
who knows a joke when he sees it
He fastened the "Gen Weyler" placarC
on the coat tail of Z. o. Jones who un-
knowingly paraded with it nearly to the
depot. Mr.. Jones was quick to see the
comical in the trick and spared the life
of the perpetrator.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29
WalkertOn Bank Certificate l..


A dispatch says the time certificates
of deposit of the Bird Thompson bank
Of Walkerton are coming to the front,
and Thompson is missing. The auth
critics have long been looking for the
financier, who claimed to represent
so much Chicago capital and now that
these time certificates of deposit issued
in October or November last, are turn
ing up, with accrued interest, be is
particularly wanted. 1t is now known
that $4,000 of these certificates were
issued, being circulated all over the
country.
An agent of the National bank of
South Bend was at Walkerton Wednes.
day with protested $4,000 certificate
sent for collection by the First Nation
al bank of Los Angles, Cal. Postmaster
thompson Turner, of Walkerton, also
presented $1,000 time certificate from
the bank of Lasalle, Ill. Mr.. Turner
is an ex-banker of Walkerton, and he
reports another certificate of $1,000
The president of the st. Joseph County
Savings bank of South Bend also pre-.
sented one of these drafts for outside
clients and the end is not yet. There
appears absolutely no chance of getting
anything on them.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29
Passing Away of Veterans.

1t has been figured out that the civil
war veterans are dying at the rate of
100 day. Every fifteen minutes of
the twenty-four hours the final tap
Ounds for one who wore the blue.
Each year puts under the sod more old
soldiers than enlisted men and officers
and men in the entire United States
standing army. Time is carrying them
off faster in the nineties than bullets
did in the sixties. The war lasted
four years to month. In those four
years $4,000 men fell in the battle on
the union side. But now between 3D.
600 to 10000 die in the course of nature
each succeeding twelve months.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29

Indianapolis Sentinel: 1t is rumored
that Company NJ will return home to
Charlottesville on Tuesday next so that
the members can cast their votes at the
city election. 1t is said this arrange
ment has been made with Gov. Noun {
through Capt. Will May, who spent
Sunpay here. 1t is thought that this
being the case other towns in the state
will try and arrange to have their com
panies return on Tuesday for a similar
Durpose
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29
etc. etc.

The trial of Jack Burke, for the mur-
der of Policeman KellaT, at South Bend,
some two months ago, came to an end
in the Laporte circuit court Saturday.
The case was given to the jury about
noon. After three hours deliberation,
the verdict of guilty" was returned
and sentence was fixed at imprisonment
for life. Burke was "hobo." Nothing
is known of his origin or his family,
and it is probable that "Burke" is an
assumed name. He killed Officer Kel
lar while engaged, with two partners
in robbing store at South Bend. Kel-
lar attempted TO arrest the three burg.
lars and was shot by Burke.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29
How Long VIII They Stay I?


"How long the Indiana troops will re-
main at Camp Mount is not yet KNOWN"
says the Indianapolis Journal. "It was
thought that the letter addressed 90
Governor Mount from Secretary Alger
would reach here Tuesday evening, but
when the last delivery Of mail was
made the letter was not among the big
package of mail. Governor Mount
said Tuesday that he was inclined to
believe the National Guard would be
kept long in he places of states rem
devious. The tone of General Ayers
dispatch led him to believe that the
order would quickly call for the move
ment Of the troops toward the coast to
such a point as the war department
might desire to have the National
Guard modified. "It is not likely that
all states will be able to get their forces
together as quickly as has Indiana, he
said "There must necessarily be some
delay in some of the states. 1t seems
likely that as soon as it is known that
all the troops are ready to move the
order will be come"
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29
One Dollar and Costs.

Stella Kemp was arraigned before
Justice Reeves Monday, charged
with assault and battery on the person
of one Della Ostrum. Della says that
Stella invited her to her house to talk
over matters and instead of meeting
with nice treatment she met Stella's
anger which resulted in a case of as
sault and battery. Stella plead guilty
and was fined and costed to the amount
of SO. SO. Another young lady by the
Name of Mary Schrader was also
charged with assaulting Della, but JUS
tice Reeves permitted her to go on
promise to do better When women
fall out and fight what can you expect
etc. etc,
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29
Volunteers are Plenty.
purpose,

A private letter from Adj. Gen
Gore, of Indianapolis, says: 81 have
been showed under with correspond
ence, answering letters from persons
who want to be colonels OF captains
and who want to furnish companies,
battallons and even regiments, and
they all want to go on the first call .
The people all over the state are wild
and believe we could raise an army
OF $4,000 men In short time in our
state alone
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29

councils in the state with a membership
of 1850. In death benefits since its or
ganiZatlon on 335 deaths of $4,000.
Receipts during the year S5,529 and
expenditures S4,204, leaving balance
on hand of 1882 The medical exam
iner reported that 1872 applicants have
been accepted and 81 rejected.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29

Goshen is getting to be sporty town
The police made haul Saturday night
and arrested AZ violaters of the law.
The fines amounted to $642 so.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29
PLY MOUTH .

C. j. Franklin Wm Shearer
C. L. Holtzendorf Bert Williams
I'll. c. HOltZendOrf Mart Cramer
Bert Harris j. Powell
II. G. COrbin Bert Andrews
J. {. CaprOn VIM. Schrdder
Bert Altman Guy Porter
VIM Lankenau VIM Powell
Claud Fish Will Wilson
Geo. FOgel Segman kanarr
Chas. FOgle Chas. Nangilder
+. Cannon - johnson
Ed LanfeSty Geo. Andrews
Harry kibler Chas. Phillips
Fern Hammond Rufus JOI don
Ed Neal Floyd Linkenhelt
Fred Helm -- Pearson
Chas Crawford VIM. Leming
Perry Smith Frank Radei
Calvin Bachman +. c.. Stout
VIM Beynolds Geo. BOlliDger
Lee Kendall A. b. White
Otto Albert ID. Reese
Carl Reynolds Herb Turner
Percy Bailey n. j. Suoup
Ren Nangilder ID. A. Anderson
I'd kOOntZ j. C. Wilhelm
Chas. PrOtsman ID. E. Hayes
Miles Shaw Glenn COrl
Frank Cartwright Lewis Dunham
Burl Steller Mart Rober
Geo. HOham.
TIPPECANOE.
Wesley Kepler.
TWIN LAKE.
David Leggett.
BREMEN.
Wick Huff
DONALDSON.
VIM. Shepherd Chas Wolf
| q. Wolf VS.. Drake
Geo. Baker Nj. ID. Johnson
| John Rowell
BOURBON.
j. w. higgins Chas. COughran
| jesse Sherley Vern Snyder
Emory 0cher Everett Miller
b. NJ. Movern Chas. Miller
Norman KinslCy Byron Elder
ETNA GREEN.
ThOs. Watson Ira higgins.
ARGOS.
Dr. o. Wickizer j. w. Smith
C. ID. Neff L. Finney
j. McAlexander ROlio ClemmOnS.
Lee Hoover
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-04-29
The Royal Arcanura.

The Indiana council, Royal Arcanum,
is holding its annual meeting. The of
ficers reported Friday showing 40