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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
OF the Week

Personal.
Rev. I. Dewitt Talmage succumbed
to long illness, the direct cause of
death being Inflammation of the brain
John F. Follett. Il prominent lawyer
who served in the Forty-eighth con-
gress as a Democrat. died at his home
i'll Cincinnati, aged Il.
Rev. FIR. NJ. Carroll one of the best
known priests III Iowa, for twenty-five
years in charge of ST. Ma,y's Catholic
church of Oskaloosa, is dead.
DR.. John B. Walker an occulist who
was widely known authority in his
field. died at Rogers Park. Chicago.
He was seventy-fcur years old.
Rev. DR.. Samuel NJ. Scoville, assistant
pastor of Plymouth church, Brooklyn.
died at Philadelphia of complication
OF diseases. He was a son-in-law of the
late Henry Ward Beecher.
Rev. Minerva Cooley, one of the orig.
inal founders of the Free Methodist
church. died at her home in Friend.
Neb.. aged seventy-eight years. Mrs.
Cooley. who was a regularly ordained
minister. came to this state in 1872.
Edwin Knowles. a we'll known theat'
rical manager, died of paralysis IN
Brooklyn. NY Knowles from 1867 TO
1882 vas an actor ard since had man.
aged several we'll known Brooklyn
houses. as well rs being the lessee tor
TWO years OF the Fifth Avenue theatsr.
New York.
Allen Welsh Dulles, the nine-year-old
grandson Of John w Foster of Indiana.
Who lives in Washington. has written a
history of the Boer war. His grand
father paid for the printing of 200 cop
les. The lad sold them for 500. and has
applied the money to the relief of Boer
women and children.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
INVITATION By WIRELESS.
Message Received on Board the
CamP0nia From New York.

Message Received on Board the
CamPnnia From New York.
New York. April 20.-A wireless tel
egraph message was sent yesterday
afternoon from the Nantucket station
addressed to Lord and Lady Kelvin on
board. the steamship Campania, invit-
ing them to be present to-day at the
ceremonies attendant on the Inaugural
ton of Nicholas Murray Butler as
president of Columbia university. The
committee in charge of the ceremonies
received a reply by the same medium
accepting the invitation. A reception in
honor Of Lord ana Lady Kelvin will be
given at Columbia university on Mon-
cay evening next. Lord Kelvin is
president of the Royal Society Of Ed
inhurgIl, and one Of the most famous
scientists in the world.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
Cow in tight Place.

Jordan, Mimi, April 20.-Omaha train
No. s, east-bound was suddenly
stopped while going at high speed be-
tue cen Henderson and Blakeley by the
carcass of a COW that became so tight
]y wedged ir between one Of the drive
wheels of the locomotive and the air
brake as to make the wheel slide.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

The successful method of bringing
the insurgent Cherokees to order by
threatening them with the barber's
shears might be tried with Paderewski
and Kubelik
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

A. Detroit woman had a man arrest
ed on a charge of robbing her Then
she married him. Perhaps she figures
on getting even by going through his
pockets while he slumbers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
FELL TO SUDDEN DEATH.
rctcr Mintel Found Mt the Botto
With His Neck Drnken

Tctcr MfMtel Found Mt the DOttom
With His Neck Broken.
st. Paul. April 20.-Peter Mintel, cm-
ployed at the ST. Paul steam dye works.
was found dead at the foot of Il flight
of stairs leading into a room he occu-
pied in the basement at o'clock YES
terday morning. His neck was broken,
The body was still warm, showing that
Mintel had met death only short time
before his body was found. Mintel un-
doubtedly plunged headforemost down
the stairs while ,.oing to the basement.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
Judge Kenyon Ont of Race.

Fort Dodge, Iowa, April 20. - Judge
w. S. Kenyon, of the Eleventh judicial
district of Iowa, has authorized the an
nouncement that he will not be can
didate for reelection at the judicial
convention of the district. which VIII
be held this spring or summer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
johnson will Sell Land.

Fargo, N. D., April 20. = Ex-Mayor
Johnson of Fargo has decided to en-
bark in the real estate and loan bust
ness and will also have charge of the
North Dakota branch Of the Dakota
Farmer which has been established
here, and will handle the business OF
that publication.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

Paris is about to impose munich.
pal tax Of four cents a volume on nov
els. Such a move on the part of the
United States might curtail the pro-
duction Ct colonial romances.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

Officials of the Merchants National
bank of Chicago. which is to be con-
solidated with the Corn Exchange
bank, distributed $4,000 in gifts to
faithful employees. This particular
feature of the merger business wins
popular approval.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

France expects number of cabi.
net changes in the near future. No
doubt dozens of obscure statesmen are
taking advantage Of the opportunity
to have themselves mentioned for
cabinet positions.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
Preacher to Teach School

Fargo, N. D., April 20.-Rev. w. w.
Reed, who has been pastor of the
First Baptist church here, and was re-
Gently elected 4 pastor-at-large for the
state, has accepted the principalship OF
the Lisbon schools. The will do the
state religious work in the summer
months Mr. Reed was q teacher OF
some years standing, before he became
q minister.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
Mcnls to Cost More.

Sioux City. Iowa. April 2O.--Seven on
the centrally located restaurants of this
city have gone into an agreement 10
raise the prices of all meat, fab ana
egg orders cents above the present.
schedule -A
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
To See DR.. Butler Installed.

Washington. April 20.-President and
Mrs Roosevelt left here last night for
New York where they will attend the
exercises incident to the installation OF
Nicholas Murray Butler as president
of Columbia university. ..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
Concessions to tie Men.

Waterloo, Iowa. April 2O.-As a re-
suit of conferences yesterday between
Business Agent Roderick of the ma
chinists and the Illinois Central Off
Gals a new proposition was submitted
by the company to it's striking EN-
p;oyes late last evening. 1t is said to
give added concessions to the men. The
strikers will determine by vote whether
to accept the new scale or not.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

Farmers Fight Over Right Of Way.
La Crosse. Wis, April 2o.-A farmers.
feud, growing out of claims of Fred
Schlabach to use wagon road cross
ing farm owned by Williams brothers
in Pine creek valley. eliminated in
fight in which Schlabac!, received what
may prove fatal injuries.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
B1a SALE OF CATTLE.
One The usand HcnL Change u,.,
s IN N1nntnMa INV

UnG ThCUWNMd tfcNN Change Iluud.
In Montana.
Helena, Mont, April 20. - M Il
Parsons of Salt Lake yesterday sold to
the Robert Coburn Cattle COMPANY
$500 head of two-year-old Oregon cat
tie, which are to be delivered at Malta
on the Coburn range, early in Nav.
This Is one of the largest cattle deals
in the state this year. The price was
not made public. but Is said to he a
stiff one. Mr.. Parsons. who is here, is
also negotiating with the Cobum's for
the sale OF 600 additional head.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

A Chicago hunter was arrested with
his game bag full of songbirds that he
had shot. Doubtless he is too mean
to live, but he will have to be per-
United to do so.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
Resume Operations.

Wausau, Wis, April 20.-The paper
making department Of the Wausau Pa
per Mills company's plant at Brokaw.
which was shut down April owing to
n strike among it's skilled worlkmen,
has resumed work with one machine.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
Many unrxe. nur,,.a

Kansas City, April 20.-Firc destroyed
the building occupied bv the Depot
Carriage and Baggage company here
last night. The loss IL estimated at
$4,000: fully insured. Fort J-six horses
We're burned. 80 ..f...4. -.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

That Paris woman who retained her
china intact until servant who had
been discharged returned and broke
it is in luck. In this country the
smashing of the ware would have
been attended to during the period Of
amicable relations.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

The news that college football
player was employed to watch the
polls in the frs. ward of Chicago
shows that higher education can be
put to practical uses.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

A Binghamton. N. Y, couple We're
arrested for getting married by mis-
take. Suppose all the couples that
have made mistake in getting mar
ried should be arrested. But let's
don't.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

Scientists believe that there is a
city at the north pole, and that the
inhabitants are just like other people.
If so, we may be sure that they are
kicking on the smoke nuisance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

By the time Spain shall have
emerged from the many perils now
confronting the dynasty the Carlists
will begin to emerge again from the
mountains.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

Foxhall Keene has been nearly kill,
ed riding to hounds again. If Fox
hall didn't get nearly killed in this
way every few months his life would
be wholly devoid of excitement.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
Farmer Drops Dead.

Sioux City, Iowa, April 20. = SamueL
Copenhaver, aged sixty years, dropped
dead while on his way to his farm
flor, Sioux City. He got out of the
wagon to fix the harness, when he was
stricken. Heart disease caused it,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
Che neWS
From Warrington.

from Warrington.
Gen. Malvar has surrendered. and
armed resistance in the North Philip
pines is at an end.
The senate, in executive session. has
confirmed the nomination of Robert j.
Wyne of Pennsylvania to be assistant
postmaster general.
Secretary Root has made arrange
ments to maintain 4 light in the Bar
tholdi statue of Liberty on Bedloe's ISL
and. in New York harbor.
The friends of the bill taxin goleo-
margarine are confident now that they
will be able to carry it through. 1t Will
follow the Cuban bill in the house.
The district supreme court has held
that the government has a right TO
lease land in the Standing Rock reser-
walton to cattlemen at the rate of 81
per acre. The Indians want 81 per head
Of cattle.
Edwin Is. Conger. the United States
minister to China. Will not be recalled
from Pekin 10 make room for William
H. Rockhill. but Will be transferred to
another diplomatic post equally as inn
portant as the Chinese mission.
A claim for indemnity from the Chi
nese empire for $4,000 on account OF
the death of Rev. Dwight Howard
Clapp. who was killed by Boxers during
the VI rising in the summer of 1900. has
been sent TO Secretary Hay from
gainesville. Ohio.
A subcommittee of the house judi
ciary committee has decided to report
back to the full committee. without
reccnme ndation, the proposition to
change the date of Inauguration of the
president from March i to. the last
Thursday in April.
A bill las been presented by Senate"
Ciapp to relieve Darwin S. Hall of Min
nesota. former Chippewa commissioner.
from liability to pay the government
Sill. alleged to be due in connection
with the settlement of his accounts
With the governnne mt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

A Chicago city official has resigned
because he couldn't live on the salary
he got. He must have regarded public
Office as a public trust.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

The New York miner who fell 500
feet down shaft without serious in
jury would make good ballast for one
of the airships.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

There is a chance for a rich Am.
erican woman to see the coronation
of Englands king by marrying peer
of the realm. And there are women
who are perfectly willing to take the
hance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

The fact that the young king OF
Spain, who is to be crowned May IL,
will be known to history as Alfonso
XIII, may explain the dark predic-
lions concerning his accession.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

John l.. Sullivan is having an arena
built around him and will endeavor
TO revive the waning interest in Olym-
plan sports
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
covcrnor oners n Reward.

Des Moines, Iowa, April 20. - Gov.
Cunmins yesterday offered reward
of $1,000 for the murderers of the Peter
son children who were found dead III
the suburbs of this city week ago.
The city will purchase pack of blood
hounds.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

The New York publisher who is to
establish suburban line of balloons
will not be the first editor who has
gone up in the air.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

j. Pierpont Morgan says he will at
tend the coronation of King Edward.
II he likes it real we'll he may hire
the king to do it over two or three
times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

Fifty women have just got law
diplomas in New York. The jury OF
the future has evidently got to steel
its heart
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

A vessel loaded With Cuban sugar
was beached a few days ago on Mo-
lasses Island This is a case of sweets
to the sweet.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

The mountain lion sent to the White
House from Colorado as gift to
President Roosevelt will be kept there
because it is stuffed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

Before the advent of another Easter
celebration the photographers ought to
devise some new jokes about Easter
millinery.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

Divorced After Fifty Years.
Jefferson, Wis. April 20. - Willard
Lanfare, aged eighty-four. ard his WIFE,
Catherine, aged sixty-six, were d.
vorced yesterday after fifty years OF
married life There was no contest.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

The Havemeyers have invested
heavily in the copper business and are
supposed to be after the red scalp of
Senator Clark.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

Kansas City's big pigeon shoot must
nave been nearly as exciting as killing
grasshoppers with a club.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
ror;bau,t Nai.c. saloon License.

FNT1DWUHt WH1Hc" 5stSU"'' A'1S w. -.
Farihault, Mimi, April 20.-The city
council raised the saloon license from
$500 to $1,000. Sixteen saloonkeepers
will be affected, and it is said several
of them will go out Of business.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
Halifax. n. S., April 20.-Mai. Gen.
NcSY Commanding GccelCil.

Sir Charles Parsons. *. g. NJ. G., the
new commander OF the imperial troops
in carada arrived here yesterday on
the Ionian from Liverpool. lie was re-
ceived with honors by the garrison.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24
Criminal.

In fight between officers and des-
peradoes, near Braggs, l. T.. four men
We're reported killed and seven wound
ed. among them a EOted outlaw.
Because her sweetheart Ernest Clark
a young soldier recently from the Phil
ippines, failed to keep his appointmet
Rosa Bales. twenty years old. hanged
herself in the hayloft in her father s
barn.
Thomas Blanshard, aged twenty
three, a farmer residing near Dukedom
! Tenn, was taken from Jail at Fulton
Ky. and hanged to a nearby bridge.
While intoxicated he shot and killed
Frank Taylor. deputy marshal, on the
Tennessee side Of Fulton.
Mrs. Lizzie Whitehouse about TWEEN.
ty years Of age, cook at the Highland
hotel at Springfield, Mass, was shot
and killed by a man dressed in wo-
mans clothing. The murderer made
his escape after struggle with the
bartender Henry Kriebs. in which the
latter was shot in the hand.
Albert F. German former individual
bookkeeper of the Third National bank.
was found guilty in the federal court in
Louisville, KY, on two indictments,
charging him with making false en-
tries OH the books of the bank, with the
intent to deceive the banks officers and
agents and to defraud.
Edward Kern, valet, who stole dia.
monds valued at $4,000 from Paul G.
Thebaud in New York., was sentenced
to imprisonment for four years and six
months. Kern stole the jewels on Dec.
90. and fled to New Orleans, where he
was betrayed to the police by another
thief. He pleaded guilty when ar
raigned.
A shooting ARRAY occurred at Muir.
physboro. ILL.,, in which Zeke Morgan
was fatally and Henry Grogan serious
ly wounded. Zeke and John Morgan
had gone to the house of a woman
whom Grogan was visiting, and de-
manded admittance. They were met at
the door by Grogan, who refused to let
them in. Arguments followed, and the
three men drew weapons and COM
menced firing. Both of the wounded
men will probably die.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-04-24

Kenosha's Jack the Kisser hugs EN-
till they scream. Sometimes the man
is completely exhausted.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-08-08
A Good Revival Meeting.

On last Sunday at Il am. Rev,
E. E. Hendrick began meeting at
the G. P. Church in this city.
From the first service the interest
has grown, his church members and
friends are standing to the work
with all their power. Mr.. Hen
drick is having three services daily
from to s 20 a. m. in the bust
ness houses, $50 am. and 8 pm.
at the church. The people of the
c. P. Church have done all they
can for the comfort of those who
attend. Electric fans have been
placed in the church and ice water
in the halls.
There will be services all next
week, and on Sunday at II am.
the subject will be Lame of Both
Feet" and at night 1.-The Broad
Way" Come out Friday night and
Eunday. No services on Saturday.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-08-08
Spout Springs Camp Meeting.

A camp meeting will be held at
Spout Springs, Tenn, near Reel
foot Lake, beginning the fourth
Sunday in August, Services will
be conducted by Rev. Stigler and
assistants, and all denominations
are invited to participate. Every
body is invited to come and bring
their tents, enjoy the meeting and
the water at the springs. 1t is on
ly three quarters of a mile from the
lake, where those who wish can
find good fishing and boating. The
committee on arrangements are D.
NJ Ray, J. E. Guthrey and J. H.
Hall.
Everything good to eat at all
4,,41ac no hn1ya'S
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-08-08
Incendiary Fire at 0bion.

Some unknown person set fire to
the vacant dwelling house owned
by the heirs of the late Widow Jor-
dan, in Obion, about $50 pm.
Tues lay night. The flames rapid
ly spread, Threatening the entire
town. DR., Shdrp's livery stable
and stable owned by George Nor
ris were burned; loss, $4,000. c. G.
Wilson's coffin warehouse; loss,
$500. Bob Dickey's barber shop;
loss $400 Frank Pope's saloon
and fixtures; loss 5000, D. K.
Bakers gents furnishings store;
loss $500. N. N. fuckers grocery
store; loss $50.
The fire was finally gotten under
control by the bucket brigade, as
sisted by rainfall.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-08-08

sx<; lSly i&Hzf 4
Howard Odom spent Sunday in
Dyer
Mrs. Geo. LeFils is visiting in
Trenton.
John Bryant was over from Hick-
man Friday.
f. w. Moore left Monday for
Gibson Wells.
Tom Shannon, of Kenton, was in
the city Monday.
Miss Dora Easterwood is visiting
friends in Kenton.
Jim Hannah was IN the city a
few days this week.
Miss Grace Currey is visiting
friends near Fulton.
Miss Barry Alexander, of Jordan,
is visiting in the city.
Miss Mary Swiggart left Thurs.
day to visit in dresden.
Harry Beckham and Embry Beck
were intuition Tuesday.
Miss Unie Jackson returned from
a visit in Fulton Sunday.
Herbert Tisdale is getting strong
after few days sickness.
Mrs. Robt. Watson has returned
from visit to Tiptonville.
Mrs. D. N. Mcclure returned
from Gibson Wells Monday.
Robt. Bats was on the sick lis
the earlier part of the week.
Miss Mary Ella Harris, of Rives
is visiting the Misses Catron.
Miss Annie Tucker, of Glass, is
visiting IN the city this week.
Peter and Charlie Prather were
over from Woodland Tuesday.
Miss Jennie Lee Moore has re
turned from a visit IN Dresden.
l. H. Davis spent few days a
home with his family this week.
Miss Cora3 Wingo has returned
from the Knoxville summer schools
Mr.. and Mrs. John Inman, O
Troy, were in the city Wednesday
Mrs. Belle Watson, of Jackson
visited Mrs. M. Glasscock last week
Miss Dora Bradshaw lett Thurs
day for a few weeks visit in Nash
vile.
E. r. Baynes is one of our sub
scribers who renews for anothe
year.
John Evans, of Clinton, Ky, Wis
tied relatives here the first of the
week.
Miss Ella Alexander of Mt. Zion
spent few days in the city this
week
Miss Callie Brown, of Rives, wa;
here this week visiting the Misse:
Catron.
Miss Farrar McMurry left Mon
day to visit relatives in Obion ano
Memphis.
Miss Verna Brown, of Obion, is
the guest of Miss Jennie Lee Moore
this week.
Miss Mary Swiggart went to Ores
den yesterday evening to attend a
tennis party.
Dr. Lon Naylor, of Hickman, was
in the city a few days the earlier
part of the week.
w. c. Barham, one of our good
friends, came around to pay his re-
spects Wednesday.
King Jenkins and Polk Church
were in Dyersburg few days the
latter part of last week.
Comptroller Theo King and Mr.,
Wooley, of Dyersburg, were in the
city Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Bramham
have a fine young son, who made
his appearance last week.
Mrs. Lizzie Vance writes us from
Jordan that we may continue The
Commercials weekly call.
E. E. Jones, of this postoffice, is
one of our readers who paid us a
substantial visit this week.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1902-08-08
The Best PRESCRIPTION For Malaria

hills and Fever is bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply
ron and Quinine in a taste'ess form.
10 cure, No pay. Price, SOC.