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The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-07-12
OUR SOCIAL CHAT

All letters intended for this department
should be addressed to "Aunt Jennie" care
of The Progressive Farmer, Raleigh, N. q.
Courier Democrat., 1904-09-01
WALES.

Henry Kartes, of Mt. Carmel was seen
on our streets Tuesday.
j. A. Sanders spent the week end
with friends at Hannah.
Miss Lille Powell of Hannah, Sun
dayed with friends here.
Harvesting is coming on slow owing
to the bad weather of the past few days.
DR.. Corey, of Hannah, made a pro-
fessional call here the first part Of the
week.
Louie Peterson returned from Min
neapolis this week after IN absence Of
some ten months. II,
Mrs. Alex. Black Of Arcota, n. W. IT,
was the guest Of ". ]. Mont mary and
wife on Tuesday Of this Nsek.
Courier Democrat., 1904-09-01
DEMOCRATIC STATE PLATFORM.

Following is the platform adopted by
the state democratic convention:
l. The democrats of North Dakota
in convention assembled. hereby re-
affirm their belief in adherence to and
support the cardinal principles of dem
ocracy. as contained in the national
platform. adopted at ST. Louis. and We
hereby pledge our loyal support to the
candidates nominated thereon.
2. We denounce the republican
party for committing the conduct of
the politicala affairs of this state ito a
few bosses dominated and controlled
by corporations, who from the Mer-
chants Hotel in ST. Paul. Minnesota.
dictate party nominations. issues and
public affairs of this state. We further
denounce the cowardice of delegates
chosen by the people in ratifying the
action of such bosses.
3. We favor minority representa-
ton on all public boards in this state
and denounce the action of the late
republican convention. in doing out an.
pointments on public boards and sub.
ordinate positions and thereby usurp-
ing the prerogative of the executive
for corrupt and partisan purposes.
4. We denounce the republican party
for its extravagant management Of the
affairs of the state and pledge the
democratic party. if placed in power. to
Courier Democrat., 1904-09-01

centre of this township. With the
buildings he already has his farm will
be very completely equipped as soon as
this barn is erected. Mr.. Hunter is
having an immense amount of breaking
done this summer from which he may
look for good returns another year.
Thursday of last week being the last
day of MIR. D. Mckenzie's services as
teacher in charge of the Daniels school
quite nice program of exercises was
rendered by the pupils of the school as
a token of their appreciation and the
esteem in which they held their teacher.
Music. songs. declamations and ad-
dresses went to make up the program of
the afternoon while the organ was pre-
sided over by Mrs. A. l. Darling. In
bidding farewell to.those present Mr.
Mckenzie assured them that were he to
consider only his personal wishes in the
matter he would long continue to live
in their midst but he considered that in
was responding to a call of duty.
Mr. D. Mckenzie. who has been in
charge of the Daniels school during the
past three months Is leaving US for his
home in Minnesota 1t is with more
than the usual feeling of regret that
our people say good bye to him and
wish him future success as he has made
himself useful to the community in
other ways than by his work in the
school room. Since coming to Daniels
he has taught the Bible class in our
Sunday school and on different occasions
delivered some very much appreciated
gospel sermons. His helpfulness along
many lines will cause him to be greatly
missed by the older persons as we'll as
among the children who daily received
instruction from him in the school
room.
A. l. Darling was among the earliest
to start harvesting his crop. The straw
appeared little green. but judging
from the kernel the wheat was good
deal ripper than it looked. Grey town
ships crop promises to mature without
injury to any extent from rust, of which
we have heard so much during the vet
weather of the present season. The
only place out this way where there is
Courier Democrat., 1904-09-01
John Montgomery started four
binders on Monday, and will keep them

John Montgomery started four
binders on Monday, and will keep them
going until his big crop is harvested.
John Maloney, agent for the North
western elevator company at this place
spent Sunday with friends at Hannah.
Ed. Jones, who has been sick for the
past week with appendicitis is improv-
ing under the skillful care of DR.. Lynn.
On the strength of the big crop quite
a number of new threshing machines
are coming IN here and We can give
them all job.
Rev. MCGEE, of Crystal City. Man,
preached in the school house on Sunday
evening. Mr.. McGee is very able
speaker and was listened to by large
congregation.
Mr.. and Mrs Arthur Close returned
to their home at Emerado. on Monday
after spending month here with Mrs
Closes parents, Landlord and Mrs. W. j.
Ross of the Hotel Northern.
D1Ep-On Friday morning, August 26
after an illness of only eight days. Irene
the only child of MIR. and Mrs Richard
Schroeder, aged two years and six
months. The funeral was held on Sun
day morning from the family residence.
the services being conducted by the
Rev Morris of Hannah. A large num-
Der of friends followed the remains to
their last resting place in the Hannah
cemetary Mr.. and Mrs Schroeder have
the sympathy of the community in this
hour of great sorrow.
Lips we have kissed now are faded and cold.
Hands we once clasped new are covered with
mould.
the form we once pressed is missing today.
Gone is our darling, faded away.
Fair was the flower that bloomed in our home
Bright was its presence and sweet the perfume
Up to the garden of glorious day
Gone is our loved one faded away.
Yes. over the stream come the boatman SO pale.
Comes in boat with snowy white sail.
Gently bearing her over the foam.
Gone is our darling Irene to her home
Courier Democrat., 1904-09-01
County Correspondence
DANIELS.

The most unwelcome visitor around
Daniels would likely be Mr.. Jack Frost.
The longer he delays his arrival until
the month Of September has begun to
wane the better.
Talking about the weather. what we
are getting just now is pretty good
sample. but have you noticed that it is
still able to rain with all the apparent
ease that ii has during the past summer.
Many of the children OF this place
are being kept out of school Just nov
by an epidemic of smallpox which has
spread through several homes There
is nothing to cause alarm in connection
Herewith. however
Mrs. \. 3. Darling's health has been a
great deal better since her return here
from an extended visit at the home Of
her daughter. Mrs. Chas Hunter in
Langdon. In addition to being pleased
at having her with US again we are glad
to learn of the improved condition Of
her health
Harvesting of our wheat crop is about
starting this week and much of the oats
and barley are already in the shock
waiting for the thresher We are all
waiting to learn what the yield is to be
as at different stages of the season
while the crop was growing. there were
some widely different ideas expressed
as to what the harvest wo uld be.
j. ". David and wife have returned
from their trip across the line. which
included a visit to the big fair at
Winnipeg. where they stayed for a
week. afterwards travelling out through
the province of Assinaboia. to see Mr.
and Mrs. NJ. jackson. the latter being a
sister of Mrs. David who has only lately
removed from this side of the line to
their new home.
Chas. Hunter of Langdon has teams
hauling out :he lumber for the new
barn he is building this summer on his
$40 acre farm located exactly in the
Courier Democrat., 1904-09-01
be careful and economic administration
of tho a oHnirc

be careful and economic administration
of the affairs of the state.
=. We are IN favor of primary
election law for the nomination of all
candidates for public Office, and hereby
pledge our party to the enactment and
enforcement of such law.
+. We are in favor of the initiative
and referendum.
.. We believe in equal rights to all,
and special privileges to none, and
therefore the equal taxation of all prop.
erty whether private or corporate, and
pledge the party to enact and enforce
necessary legislation to this end.
5. We are in favor of the national
inspection and grading of all grains.
y. we favor national legislation CIV
ing the interstate commerce commission
power to enforce its mandates and the
enactment and enforcement of such
laws within the state as will prevent
prohlbltory charges and discrimination
in local rates.
whereas. in order to put the national
irrigation into operation in this state it
became necessary for private parties
to advance the money to procure the
m, PClcAI cusluccIS.
Therefore. be it resolved that ou
members in the legislative assembly be
hereby instructed to vote for the neces-
sary appropriation to reimburse such
private parties.
Whereas the Hon. j. P. Birder. Of
Park lan River: on the evening of July 3
1904, at Litchield, ILL.,, lost his life
while responding to the call of bis
party as delegate to the national con-
vention at St. Louis.
Now, therefore, be it resolved, that
the democratic party by his death has
lost loyal member, the state and ma,
ton patriotic citizen and his family 3
KIND In1 and loving husband and father.
That we hereby tender to his be.
reaved wife and fatherless children our
sympathy and coincidence.
mat the secretary of this convention
be instructed to forward copy of these
resolutions to his family.
Courier Democrat., 1904-09-01
From 14s to 90 Pounds.

One of the most remarkable cases of a
cold, deep-seated on the lungs, causing
pneumonia. is that of Mrs. Gertrude E.
Fenner, Marion, Ind, who was entirely
cured by the use of One Minute Cough
Cure. She says: "The coughing and
strainlng SO weakened me that l ran
down in weight from 14S to 90 pounds.
i tried number of remedies to no
avail until / used One Minute Cough
Cure. -Four bottles of this wonderful
remedy cured me entirely Of the cough,
strengthened my lungs and restored me
to my normal weight, health and
strength" Sold by Burke 4 Co.
Courier Democrat., 1904-09-01

cause for anxiety over the appearance
of rust is where the crop is late and not
sown at the right time. Good prices.
big average yields and far greater
acreage than ever before make the out
look for she farmers of this locality so
bright that something more than rust
scare will be needed to wear of the
smile he is carrying around with him
these days
Courier Democrat., 1904-09-01

The new school house at Dresden is
being opened this week With grand
ball. '..- .'.--,,,-'
Courier Democrat., 1904-09-01
What's in a Name?

Everything Is in the name when it
comes to Witch Hazel Salve. &c.
Dewitt u Co., of Chicago, discovered
some years ago how to make a salve
from Witch Hazel that is specific for
piles. For blind. bleeding. itching and
protruding piles. eczema, cuts. burns
bruises and all skin diseases, De-
Wits Salve has no equal. This
has given rise to numerous worthless
counterfeitS Ask for Dewitt S the
genuine. Sold by Burke u Co.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-25
Mel Kent IS Married


One Of the most exquisitely simple,
yet charming weddings OF the mid
summer was. that which took place last
evening at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs
William r. Bramblett on Linden ave-
nue., when they gave their daughter,
Cora Louise, In marriage to Melville S.
Kent Of ST. Paul.
White and green prevailed in the
parlor, the bow window Of which form
ed the setting for the nuptial service.
Native LEAKAGE intermingled with roses
.devsloped the floral Thought. The llv-
ing room had golden glow for the DOM
inant blossoms note, while the red ber-
ries of the ash hung over the entrance
ways and oyer the windows. Sweet
peas were used la the dining room, the
flowers shading from the most delicate
to the deepest pink. A. bowl Of them
graced the center of The table and the
mantel displayed dainty vessels hold
ing the fragrant Hover.
The approach Of the bridal party was
heralded BY the sounding Of the Mem
delssohn bridal march by Miss Clara
Marss.s
Miss Bramblett was one Of the most
lovely of the seasons brides she wore
a rarely beautiful gown Of white net
elaborated with rich lace which was
exceedingly becoming. Her shower
bouquet was formed OF brides
roses bound together with broad white
satin ribbon.
AS maid Of honor, Miss Edith Far
we'll we're lace trimmed white organ
die with a pink rose pattern. She held
pink roses
The Rev Murdoch McCloud or Mer-
rian Park was the otficiant. At the
close, Mss Marvin played joyous
lyric.
AT the reception which followed, Mr..
and Mrs. Kent we're assisted III receiv-
Ing The guests BY Mr.. and Mrs. W. II.
Bramblell, Mr. and Mrs. M. 3. Kent,
father and mother of the groom, who
came down from South Dakota 10 be
present At he weddiag, and Mrs Far
we'll
Mrs. ?. A. Marvin presided In The
dining roatn, assisted BY Mrs. Reynard
and Mrs. Farwei,
Nh aFx1 AfNe Txssyf lsft ) fss t,.,xsxs ~, &
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-25
Some More Rosebud Filings.

Last week wegave the locations ofth
Union county people who we're so fortu-
nate as to get In on the first three hun
dred names drawn in Uncle Sans big
Rosebud lottery. This week we give
the locations ranging from three hum
dred TO nine hundred. Two have pass
ed their second call, No. $50, George
Willard Of Beresford and No. 662. Jor-
gen Lehne Of Nora. Eugene Fl. Brown
OF Beresford located On the NE3 21-9S-
II, two and one half miles north of the
MILESTONE creek on good table land.
VIM. Wistrom Of Big Springs selected
lots and 4 and the e 3SW 4 is 97-7I.
This il two miles north Of one Of the
new townsites and is reported to be ex-
cellent table land midway between the
POnca and milestone creeks. Margar-
ct Dolan of Beresford is al home on the
NV / 3397-72, only mile FROM the
projected town OF Dallas and the Ponca
creek Peter Doctor OF Hawarden Sc
lected the SW 4 Of 10.96-73, five miles
southwest Of Dallas on i branch Of the
Ponca creek. Harry G. SiIkinson of
Beresford located on The Sc i of 1896
~, within two miles Of the Nebraska
line. James Ryan Of Elk Point. whose
choice was No. $50, secured the w j
SIC and Ea sW 1876 r., some very good
land only two miles from Ponca creek
and the same distance from Dallas.
George 2, johnson, who lives id
Union COUNTY on Route No. Q out Of
Hawardeu, secured with No. 666 his
first choice, 4 fine piece Of land Id the
northwestern portion OF Gregory coun-
" on Bull creek, the description being
NE I 2-o9s73 George RAIDER OF Akron
filed On NV i 1858, three miles
{ ON Harry silkinson, miles from
The Ponca creek and on land high, lev
I 81 and nicely situated.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-25

Will schaeszel il spending his yaea.
Lion ii the Hot Springs, swimming n
the ble tank With ibid mermaida
Il girl who wants place 10 work Tor
har board while going to school can
ind one BIZ inqulrIng at this osIice.
Ms. Wayne Hickey left Saturday for
Coeridge, Neb. ID response 10 tele-
gram announcing the serious ilInese Of
her brother.
Three ola widowers, whose wives are
Iii ~. Louis Or some other old place
doing Inc Pike took dInner Sunday
with 6 j. Fox.
Miss Mabel Lundberg of Milbank ar
rived Saturday evening and spent d
lew days visiting n the city, return
Ing home yestssfIay.
Mrs. Thos Ryan and baby, and Miss
Julia Ryan, returned Tuesday from
Janesville, Wis, where they spent
their summer vacation
Mrs. Anna Leggett schooIer, with
her two boys, arrived here from Ca
coma Monday afternoon and will visit
here with friends for q month
Forgive seachers took the exami-
nations Friday and Saturday under
supt. Leggett, the largest number ever
nraeantlnp themselves at nnv one. time.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-25

When Capt. ]. IA TaIcott returned
home 10 California rev days ago lie
passed over the fatal bridge near Pueb-
y, Colo, which went down about al
hour and half afterwards, carrying 4
hundred persons TO q horrible death.
The bridge seemed 10 be perfectly
safe when Mr.. Taleolt crossed. His
many friends both here and at Yank
ton are much gratified TO learn Of his
escape.
The class OF 1900, Elk Point high
school, each year has picture taken
and holds reunion custom they IN
tend to keep up as long as possible, The
class consists of six young ladies, the
Misses Bertha Hasson, May McInerny.
Clara Rome, Nellie Quick, Frances
Compton and Minnie Garter Tuesday
afternoon they were entertained at tea
by Mss Clara Rome and were photo
graphed. Yesterday afternoon Miss
May MeInerns entertained them, hav-
ing Miss Bertha Hasson III mind spe-
cially, as she was going away the next
day The girls speak Of both after
moons is very enjoyable.
Hon. e. q. Ericsson and MI. Hoffman
ST.. returned last night from the Hills,
where they spent week. Mr. Eric
son is president Of The State Bar Assoc
citation which has just held Its annual
session at Dsadwood. After the law
yers adjourned Mr.. Ericsson put In q
couple Of days fishing and spent some
time at Hot Springs, Here they met
the Bovees and were gratified to 6nd
that Mrs. Bovee is improving under
the treatment she is receiving there.
Mike says he III ssed his CoTTRIER and
will not 60 away from home again
without having ii forwarded to him.
II Is needless 10 say that Mr.. Boyee ar
ranged before he left home to have his
forwarded
Prank Messex son Of the M. ".
Messex living north oil jefferson and
before the last term Of court ii a shoot
| inc affair, was wanted Id Plymouth
county, lowe, for stealing horse, bug
gy, saddle and set of harness last June
from farmer near lie Mars for whom
he had been working. A reward OF
$50 was offered for his apprehension
and Sheriff Lewison has been on the
/ MN tsh fnr birn fnr cnY,nr, 4sxon ,e4
Saturday as Deputy Sheriff George
Author was returning from dinner he
saw Messex in the rear Of Krouse's i'm
plement house powdering up his face
and evidently Disgusting himself. He
was at once placed under arrest and
handed over to the proper authorities.
Mr.. Author is much pleased with his
capture
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-25
The Union Couuty Bank has a New Burg-
lar Proof Manganese Steel Safe.

The Union County Bank has New Bnrg-
lar Proof Manganese Steel Safe.
The Union County Bank of this place
has just received and installed new
Manganese Steel Safe, made by the
Hubbard Rod man-Ely Steel Safe Go. Of
New York. The safe was ordered
some time ago, but on account 81 an ex
ira steel chest which waS ordered placed
in the safe, the shipment was some-ss
what delayed. This extra inside chest
serves as further and secure from
protection OF the banks reserve funds
daylight robbers, even should the large
outside door of the safe be open at the
time of such hold up la the design Of
the Manganese Steel Safe, distinct
advance has been made, Ia that it is
constructed Of only two pieces Of metal
- body and door. The latter,
which Is circular, ii ground into the
former to a valve tight joint, making It
absolutely Impossible to introduce into
the safe any liquid explosives. The ma
terial used Id LIS constructIoniss 80 tough
that II will resist, without or
cracking, charges Of high explosives
which would wreck the largest or build
ings. Neither can ii be penetrated BY
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1904-08-25

Tablets. peuoils. inks, everything III
sharp'z.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-03-18
eRIckLAvERs STRIKE.

Over Twenty Thousand Men Now
Out and More Threatening.
New York. Mar 1S-Twenty thou
sand bricklayers and laborers and
about 1000 iron workers are on q
strike, and unless settlement can
be reached at the conference today
the strike will probably spread unt1l
about 100000 men are involved. The
employers considering II imprcba
that any settlement will be reached
are preparing for the strike which
they believe will follow, Members OF
other unions who will be thrown out
of work because they cannot proceed
with building without bricklayers
are said to be indignant that the
bricklayers should tie up the whole
building industry. Twenty-Five hun
dred photographers have struck be-
cause they prefer this to being lock-
ed out They quit when they found
they must sign an arbitration agree
ment or be discharged
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-03-18

met in ]. Q. Cummins machine shop
The meeting was called to order. ant
the call and object of the convention
read by Jerry Simpson.
w. T. Wells was selected for thu
chairman of the meeting. and ].
Jones as secretary.
j. p. Church was nominated and
elected for alderman to serve fol
four years. w. w. Ogle was nominal
ed and elected for alderman, to serve
for two years.
w. w. Gatewood was nominated
and elected for school trustee for
four years and G. NJ. Slaughter was
nominated and elected for school
trustee for two years.
1t was moved. seconded and car
ried that w. T. Wells be selected
for delegate to the Democratic con-
vention and that he appoint the
other delegates, and Jerry Simpson
and j. T. Carlton were appointed.
1t was moved, seconded and carri-
ed that the delegates be instructed
to vote for the following. in the con-
vention:
j. F. Hinkle for Mayor. F. ]. Beck
for City Clerk and J. @. Cummins
for City Treasurer.
w. T. Wells was selected as men,
ber of the city central committee
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned.
Fifth Ward Primary.
The democrats of the Fifth Ward
met at Overman & Bandy's carriage
shop. w. c. Burrus was made chair
man Of the Primary and R. F. Ball
ard secretary. A. l.. Whiteman was
alderman for the term of
four years and F. E. Brooks for the |
term of two years. c. c. Emerson |
was nominated for the school board |
TO serve the long term and W. c..
Burrus the short term. The follow
ing delegates were selected to repre-
sent the Fifth Ward in the city con-
vention: A. L. Whiteman, c. c. EN-
erson. and ]. L. Wilson. These dele
gates were instructed to vote for
F. J. Beck for Clerk and ]. @. Cum
nins for Treasurer.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-03-18
SAY, LOOK HERE.

You people whose eyes need
treatment. Say, do you know
that Dr.. Beaumont will be here
only during this week. II is
just by chance he has visited
such q small town as Roswell.
His stay will be just two days
more. If you wish to do busi-
ness with him, you must see
him At once. lie IS at the Grand
Central. His recommendations
speak for themselves. To con-
suit such q nlanis a 0pportun-
ity you rarely have. II IS y0ur
loss, and not his II you do not
see him II one.
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1904-03-18

DIR. Beaumont, an expert in center.
ing, cutting, grinding, drilling and
mounting eye glasses and spectacles.
During his two days stay at the
Grand Central he offers his custom
ers the use of the best equipment
produced and at prices within the
reach of all