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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16

Indianapolis. Ind. Feb. 15.-Three
inches of snow fell here. today. Rail-
road trains were all late and telegraph
lines We're crippled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16

Topeka. Kans., Feb. 15.-The worst
blizzard of the winter prevails over
Kansas. tonight. Railroad traffic is re-
tarded.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16

Miss Bertha Smell, who has been
teaching at North Belgrade, is at home
here for a vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16

On Monday the dry" season will
commence in Calais, as upon that date,
according to the edict of Sheriff Tar
box, all violations of the liquor law
will be personally prosecuted. The
outcome is matter of much doubt,
and as far as can be learned the sa-
loon keepers have taken on great pains
to dispose of their stock, and there
has been but little sign of closing up.
Sheriff Tarbox announces his inten-
ton of Kidding the city of the business.
and season of raids is generally ex-
pected.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16

Hon. Turner Boswell of Scion, was
in town on legal business, Saturday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16

The standing timber of Canada equals
that of the continent of Europe and is
nearly double that of the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16

On all South London street railways the
fare is now one cent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16
SKOWHEGAN.

Henry Elliott of Guilford, is visiting
old acauaintances in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-02-16

Water-tuhe boilers are now made TO
stand a pressure of $50 pounds to the
square inch.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02

Dated this oath day of March, 1903.
By Order of the Township Board.
PETER d. WALDE,
Henderson Township Treasurer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02
Cheap Canadian Lands for Sale.

4,6OO acres of good wild land, black
loan, clay subsoil, wood, water and hay
plentiful, near live railway towns, mills,
churches, schools, ETC., must be sold this
spring. This is the last block of good
Wild land in Southern Manitoba which
can be got under $40 per acre. Terms
and lots to suit responsible purchasers.
These lands will double in value in
two years, and two average crops will
clear the purchase price if bought now
You don't have to go out into the wilder
ness for cheap land when you can get
this right in the middle of an old, we'll
settled and prosperous community. 1t
will pay you to look iuto this now.
Manitoba lands are climbing and this
opportunity will not be long open.
Cavalier Co. people know the nature of
Southern Manitoba lands. Write or
apply at once to
36 HI. M. SUTHERLAND,
Canada Customs, Killarney, Man
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02

| His honor, Judge j. p Dunigan was
in the city from his Trier township farm
Tuesday and dlooked as if rusticating in
the country agreed with him finely.
Tuesday evening Of next week Rev. S.
Currie, of Park River will be here again
for the purpose of conducting Episcopal
services which will be held at the Prinyer
residence.
Frank Sperling who has been spending
(; the winter in Minnesota returned yes
terday with his bride. The wedding oc-
CURED about month ago at Perham,
Mimi. They expect to make their home
in Langdon if able to rent house.
Jos. E. Paulson, Osnabrock's new p.
m., met and received the congratulations
of Langdon friends on his recent ap-
pointment while in the city yesterday.
The Osnabrock post office is at present
worth about $3.50 per annum and when
he takes charge next month will be re-
moved to the Draper drug store.
The Dresden House changed hands a
couple of weeks ago and is now run in a
thoroughly first class style by NJ. Doyle,
for many years popular farmer and
horse dealer at Mt. Carmel. Since talk
ing hold of the Dresden House Mat.
has had it thoroughly overhauled and is
doing everything to give the travelling
public who visit Dresden first class
stopping place.
Tomorrow afternoon the justice court
of Judge Farrell will be occupied in
hearing the attachment proceedings
brought by the manager of the '.Wise
Woman Co.. against the leading lady.
Miss Marie Lamoure. Thesuit is brought
for .hc purpose Of clearing up misun-
derstanding between the two as to the
terms of the contract under which the
Wise Woman Co., started out a couple
of years ago. The wardrobe of Miss
Lamoure was seized by the business
manager of the company at the close OF
IACilldy lllSlC > performances.
The funeral of the five year old little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Foster
of LaEgdon township on Monday follows
as the closing chapter to the story of a
sad accident in which the little one lost
her life Friday afternoon shortly before
supper time. A team hauling building
stone to town passed BY the house and
the child riding on one of the runners OF
the sleigh slipped, falling SO that one OF
the runners passed over her and crushed
the body, causing death few hours
later. The sorrow and grief of the
parents at this time brings to them the
comfort and sympathy of their many
friends.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02
Annual City Election.

Notice is hereby given, that the annual
elty election for the City of Langdon'
North Dakota, will be held on MONDAY,
April 9th. 1903, at the usual poiling
places in the several Wards of said Clty
Pf Langdon, between the hours OF e1ght
in the afternoon Of said day. The Offices
70 lie filled at said election are as follows,
to wit:
Oae Alderman for First Ward.
NAe Alderman for Second Ward,
Ono Alderman for Third Ward fof
Ferm of two years. ~,
One Alderman for Third Ward to I'LL
anexpired term Of D. Mcdonald re-
figned ;,
|.l] Dated, langdon, North Dakota, March
F. W. MoLE4s,
}. E. THompsoN. Mayor.
City Auditor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02
" ant Column,

ARMs FOR RENT Two farms to rent, three
apps da s1sHd To- Mepno % LiebIer, Lansdon, N. D. IS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02
Additional Local News.

Good Friday week from tomorrow
and the close of Lent is reached two
days later, Easter Sunday, April 18th.
R. w. Padden, who has spent the win
ter at Duluth, returned last week to
personally look after his farming interests
this spring.
Elkwood Presbyterian services will be
held at that church next Sunday after
noon by Rev. Thos. Stevenson at half
past two o'clock.
The early building improvements of
this spring includea a new residence being
built by Mrs. Jno. Burke on her south
Fourth street property.
The rainfall of Tuesday night amount
ed to .47-nearly half an inch on the
level-unusually heavy for as early in
the season as March 81.
Byron Nash and wife who have had
an enjoyable time since early in the WIN
ter, visiting with relatives at Broclkvllle'
Ont, returned to the city Monday.
| Henry Kohl, who has been visiting
friends at Mt. Carmel and vicinity, since
coming here with Emil Hankey last week
left yesterday for his home at Mimic.
The date of President Merritield' 4
lecture. .London Illustrated to have
been delivered March Goth, has been
changed to April 18th. Don't forget it
Ell. Evans and two little sons return
ed home last week from Wisconsin
where they made visit at the home oi
Mrs. Evans folks. She hopes to return
as soon as the weather gets a little
warmer.
Jas. Keating, who last fall disposed o1
his West Perry farm purposing to re
move to the Northwest Territories, has
decided to abandon the idea of moving
away from Cavalier county and last week
purchased the adjoining quarter to his
old farm. He sold out for $500 and got
a chance to buy the new place for s2,5Oo
This year lie crops the entire half section
having rented the quarter he sold ano
will continue to live on it.
| Langdon's apportionment of the two
per cent premium for the organized fire
denartments of the state, from the in
surance companies will this year amount
to e18358. Fifty eight towns in the STATE
share in this apportionment and Lang
don is among the twelve towns at the
Iha.d NJ the list. Milton draws $50
lWalhalla, e4O.Oe, Park River Sl4oS2 ano
u Larimore, el6l.57.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02
Dissolution Of Partnership.

Notice is hereby given, that the part
nership heretofore existing between +.
A. Farrell and Z. e. Burke, under the
firm name of Farrell d Burke, has been
dissolved by mutual consent, and said
firm name is to be discontinued, the
said I. j. Burke retiring from the firm.
The business will be continued by the
said E. A. Farrell who will pay all debts
and liabilities of the firm and all debts
due or owing the firm are payable to
him.
e. A. FARRELL
r. e. BURKE.
Dated March 18th 1903. 1885
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02
Warrants Called In.

Notice is hereby given by the treasurer
of Henderson township that there is
money on hand in the township treasury
for the payment of the following out
standing warrants, also that the same
are called in and that interest thereon
will cease on and after the date of this
notion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02

0R sAEE-south u S. E. a and lots q anx e =
9t Sec. 25, Township 164 N. Of Ranse o. Wv. w.
Four miles from Hannah. Thirty yIe aeres snii p,T
at bargain. w. j. Storic, Wang. N. OAK.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02

0R sALE-ono heavy work team; ono -t,nsn farm
wagon and one set Of heavy work harness,
Enquire of John McGauvran, Langdon,;s 81 Sof'i'
Dakota. 80
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02

ORsEs FOR SALE-Two good teams Of Work
Horses. Will sell cheap. Apply to Lienciei ao
Finerty, LangdOn, N. d. D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02

OTIS FOR sALE-Five lots in tho FairvieT
Addition. For particulars apply 10 "a: .. l.
Vessey, Langdon, N. d. o1
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02

FURNITURE FOR sALE-stoves, Household ID
Furniture, Sewing Machine. ETC.. at H,i: Hrhin:ate 70
sale. Can be seen ut residence OF "li!l.flp ~
Taylor, Langdon, N. d. o'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02

Shoes at cost-will leave the citw
April 1st Entire stock sells at seventy
five cents on the dollar. Jas. Week. 80
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1903-04-02

OR sALE-The NV v Of Section 8. Township MP
Wend.s w. dsIFe %sssper SI nor H. Carmel, n D
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-05-23

Mr.. ]. C. Plumb is one OF the
most indefatigable workers we ever
met. He is taking a deep interest
in the city and is at work all the
time on all lines. Mr.. Plumb has
an extended acquaintance among
business men, capitalists and in
vestors, and will succeed in locat'
ing both individuals and enter
prises where they will do the most
good. If Baxter had dozen such
men Just at this time che would be
flying.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-05-23

The hay business in Baxter is an
important feature and is good all
the year round. We have more en-
terprising hay dealers than any
town in the state to say nothing OF
the amateurs and plungers. Prep.
arations are being made to handle
a big crop the coming season and
emitting will commence early In
Tune. Our merchants should bid
strong for the business of the hay
dealers and hay makers.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-05-23

Wichita, Kas., May 19.-Attorney
General Coleman has brought suit
here to GUST from the state the Ma.
tional Home Building company,
with headquarters at Wichita and
Guthrie. The petition alleges that
the concern is insolvent and that
its revenues have been misused
Joseph Harris is named receiver
under bond of $4,000.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-05-23

All indications point to active op.
erations in Baxter Springs the COM
ing summer. The development of
the rich mining field south of town
will bring many people here to live
and as we are crowded now for
good residences, we must have
more houses. Quite number are
already planning to build and we
are assured of good many nice
residences before fall. The new
sanitariums will also bring lot of
people here and they will require
some place to live. The new hotels
will, to a great extent accommodate
the transients, but permanent resi-
dents will require permanent
homes. Our enterprising citizens
should encourage everything that
will help the city and assist in
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-05-23

The city is now paying $500 for
city marshal and street eommis-
sioner and the work should be more
efficiently than $1,000 man would
be likely to do It. We are in favor
of economy in all lines when II 10
not detrimental to the service. Let
all give the new man a fair trial
and If he earns his salary give him
credit.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-05-23
A SWEET BREATH.

IL a never falling sign of q healthy
stomach. When the breath 10 bad
the stomach is out of order. There
is no remedy in the world equal to
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for curing
indigestion, dyspepsia and all
stomach disorders. Mrs. Mary S.
Crick, of White Plains. KY, writes:
'I have been dyspeptic for years
tried all kinde of remedies but con-
tinued to grow worse. BY the use
of Kodol / besan to improve at once
and after taking few bottles am
fully restored in waight health and
strength and can eat whatever Ileke
Kodol digests what You eat and
makes the stomach sweet.
Morrow & Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-05-23

every possible way 20 supply the
demands for homes. The outlook
for the future was never better and
there 10 no reason why we should
not double our population in two
years. All who are able should i'm.
prove their vacant lots, and If pos
sible build substantial homes. We
shall coon see big advance in city
property and now is the time to
buy and build.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-05-23

Foley's Honey and Tar contains
no opiates and can safely be given
to children. Sold by A. r. Kane.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-05-23
Morrow Co.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund the
money If IL fails to cure. E w.
Groves signature is on each box. 2Sc
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-05-23
SATURDAY, MAY y.
THE Bio REUNION.

The Big Baxter Springs Reunion
will commence Aug. 3lst this year
and the managers are already ad-
vertising the event. Chas. L. Smith
will assist Mr.. Collins in the bust
ness management this year and
with full corps of assistants will
undoubtedly make the meeting OF
1908 most glorious event. Many
prominent speakers have signified
their intention of attending the re-
union and there is promise OF
considerable new blood for the
speakers stand.
As in the past the morale of the
institution will be above reproach.
No strong giraffe or illegitimate
games will be permitted and the
old comrades can bring their fam
lilies and friends and spend week
in Camp Logan knowing there will
be nothing on the grounds that will
offend the most sedate.
New attractions will be added
and efforts are on foot to secure
some of the latest novelties and
best features of modern invention
for the midway and camp. The
railroad facilities will be greatly
enhanced and this year will see the
biggest reunion ever held in the
West.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1903-05-23

The committees are not nearly
through their work of soliciting,
either. Our readers will miss sev-
eral names from the list who will
come up with the right thing when
called upon. But they should not
wait for the committees to call on
them. Call on either +. 6. Gross, T.
]. Morrow, A. L. Harvey or J. ].
Fribley, and Say what you'll do.
The best physic: Chamberlain's
Stomach and LIVER Tablets. Easy
to take; pleasant in effect. For sale
by A. r. Kane.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-23

handle is arranged in the receiver the
firing mechanism. consisting Of the
hammer, the scar a safety device and
the handspring; also the scar. safety
and trigger spring. ppn the barre!
are transverse ribs. ard on the frame
are three corresponding recesses.
These serve to engage the barrel firm
ly in the closed position. The maga-
zine is q tubular Io4der in Which the
cartridges are placed enc above the
ethGf, resting upon a follower, which
i, acted on by a spring pressing up
ward The upper end Of the magazine
IS open to permit the escape Of the
cafirIl2es; the side walls at the rear
of the opening are turned inward and
engage tae rim Of the topmost cart
ridSe 70 prevent its escape from the
MAGAZINE when it is pushed forward.
The Slide Of his pistol has been mach
med out, leaving the solid metal for
the breech block. AS the slide and
breech block are one solid piece and
the slide is slipped on from the for
ward end. it will be seen that in no
event can poWdergas or powder come
backward through the arm.
The magazine, as will be noted by
the illustrations. has holes drilled in
,;1 h;ol to,,, n
designate the number of cartridges IN
the magazine. The pistol is provided
! impossible to release the hammer un-
less the slide and barrel are in their
forward position and safety closed; ;
,his safety device also serves to con-
troll the firing and to prevent more
than one shot from being fired for
each pull of the trigger. 1t consists
of small vertical piece mounted in
front of the scar in the receiver, the
ena of which slightly projects from
; the top of the receiver; in it's raised
| position, when the bolt and slides are
closed, it finds a corresponding recess
| III the bottom of the bolt. In this
raised position, the safety piece does
not interfere With the operation of the
trigger, but when the slide is moveo
rearward the bottom of the bolt de-
presses the safety-piece which, in tn;
| -
yhc trigger from operating the scar
md thus the hammer cannot be releas
ed until the slde is again in it's for
Ward position. locked to the barrel.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-23

.iage is fred, the shell extracted, and
3. new cartridge loaGed into the cham
DeF al OF these operations taking
plece automatically Wit-.out any mani
5'qiat.Cn OF the fee n.
The one opening movement which
IS made by hand before firms the first
shot is all that is required for a whole
lays use This is due To tie fact that
the action is automatic, and when the
last cartridge III the magazine is fired,
the shell discharged, the hammer
comes to full cock, the sa1le as 1t
would were the magazine loaaed. This
makes it ready for the reception OF a
now cartridge. and upon retiIing The
magazine no further action is neoc5-
saIy. This automatic operation OF the
pistol is effected by the recoil. OF what
IS commonly known as the kick of
tHe m0Nl4g parts, and as q conse-
Quenee. this recoii is SO absorbed in
being utilized that 1t has none OF the
disturbing effect so common and trou-
5lesome in ordinary reyolyers. The
first shot can be discharged more
quickly than from any tiresrm made.
u notable feature, and only possible
from the fact that this pistol can be
carried with perfect safety While the
lammcr is at full cock, thus rendering
il ready for instant use.
Mr. Browning has disposed of his
patent to the Colts of Hartford. Conn.,,
the Old revolver and pistol makers of
Civil War fame The Colts company
mas long been before the public as,
III a way, the guardians of public SAT-
atv. inaSmuch as they manufacture
nearly all of Uncle Sans revolvers
ttl.e Colt revolver having been adopt
ed by the Bureau OF Ordnance for the
Navy and Ordnance Department for
he Army1, and a greater share of the
pisto.s for the police departments of
,een supplied New York City alone. in
the hands Of such expert pistol makers
IS new weapon. il VIII doubtless
ONE into popular use more rapidly
nan any type of firearm ever paced
on the market.
Al ngen GUS Piece Of Mechanism.
The construction of the new pistol
| reveals a vast an0un> of mechanical
| Ingenuity and knowledge. Inasmueh
| Is thilty-tive distinct and separate
parts go 10 the making up OF this
novel weapon, and the entire pistol can
he taken completely apart IN five sec
| ands without the aid of any tool. some
| idea may be gained of the thought
spent upon its construction. The
| main parts OF the pistol are the re-
eiver. barrel and slide. The receiver
las suitable guides for the reeiprocat-
M slide. The handle is hollow. en-
lcsng the cartridge magazine. whi2h
IS inserted in the landte from below
n1 thee he'd by the magazine catch.
/ When the catch is released the masa-
cine may he drawn from the han3e fer
'echareine N front of the handle IS
e trigger guard in which the tsigger
5 located. IN the rear and above the
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-23
OUTLOOK FOR sPINDLESHANk.

Now that King Edward has set the
fashion for knee breeehes in full dress
affairs and is being followed by many
of his subjects. it is likely that they
will be received ere long in this city
Of the water. They must, of course
be made Of black silk or satin. and the
effects resulting from such dress Will
to say the least. be somewhat curious
Those who favor the innovation viii
be the well-to-do.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-23
Not -!er-VE

There is an N a-egor.cal picture Of
girl scared Al a grass-hopper. but it.
the act oI Eeedlessly treading on a
snake. This is paralleled by the man
who spends large sum of money
building cyclone cellar. but neglects
to provide his family with bottle of
Chamberlaiu's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy as safeguar
against bowel complaints. whose vic.
tins outrgmber those of the cyclone
a hundred to one. This remedy is
everywhere recognized as the mQs
prompt AMI rcial medicine in u.s.
fer these diseases Foc sale by W. l
Dewoody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-23
EcJ Cured II Colo After Physician
1:eacnce... Had Failed.

My boy W al fear years o,d wa
taken with colo aad cramps il. h:
stomach. | sent for the doctor and J.
Injected morphine, but the child Ee
getting worse. I then gave hin Ha.t
teaspoonful OF Chamberlain Col
Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem dy. ii
In half an hour he was sle, ping a..
soon recovered.-F. l.. Wilkins. Sac
Lake, Wis. Mr.. Wilkins is bookheepe
tor the Shell Lake Lumter Co. Fl
sale by W. L. Dewoody & Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-08-23

Accidents come with distressing fre
Quency on the farm Cuts, bruises
stingS, SprainS. DR.. Thomas Eclec
tric Oil relieves the pain instantly
Never safe without l..