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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05
SUCCEEDS PROF. CHITTENDEk'

Miss Evelyn McMurray, who is grad
uate of the Northwestern Conservatory
of Music in Minneapolis, and holds a
teachers certificate and diploma in
pianoforte playing, harmony. theory
and history of music. has been chosen
by Prof. l.. w. Chittenden to succeed
him here as instructor in music. She
will be pleased if all those desiring in
struction from her will call at their ear
liest convenience to make arrangements
for lesson hours. For the present Miss
McMurray will be at the home of Mrs.
Robt. Slater on Saturdays and Mondays
commencing Saturday, Oct, l4th
Terms so cents lesson. The following is
a recommendation from her teacher in
the conservatory:
TO Whom it May Concern:
Miss Evelyn McMurray has studied
the piano and its literature. with me, for
the past four years with view of
engaging in teaching.
l consider her fully capable, and we'll
equipped to teach, and adapt herself to
the peculier needs of each individual
pupil.
l very gladly recommend her to who
Soever may want a conscientious tea
cher.
Very Truly,
EuLALIE CHENEv ERT.
Minneapolis. Mimi. Sept. 30th, 1905.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05
PRETTY FALL WEDDING.
The Marriage Yesterday at Noon
of Miss Margaret MCD0uqaII

A pretty fall wedding occurred at noon
yesterday when Margaret, daughter of
Mrs. Sarah McDougall, was married to
Mr. James Rogers Robinson, of Butte,
Mont. The officiating clergy were the
Rev, Gilbert L. Wilson, of the Presby-
terian church and the Rev. Thos. Dougan
of Chicago. The bride was becomingly
gowned in dress of white point de es-
prit trimmed with valencennes lace over
white tatfeta. During the ceremony the
bridal party stood under beautifully
floral decorated archway arranged in
the bay windows of the sitting ROOM
The floral decorations, which had been
carried out under the direction of Mrs.
Jno. Robson, were extremely pretty and
effective. Miss Pearl Monroe played the
wedding march. Following the cere-
mony the bridal party, together with in
vited guests to the number of forty sat
down to sumptuous wedding break
fast Miss Lucy Gordon and the girls
of the Perseverance Club took entire
charge OF the breakfast and waited table.
When the bridal couple left on the after
noon train for short visit with friends
at Grand Forks there was great crowd
at the depot to see them off with plenty
of rice and old shoes in evidence. The
travelling costume of the bride consist
ed of fine French cloth of the popular
; shade known as Alice blue with vel
; vet trimmed hat to match. There was
. quite a numerous and costly array of
wedding presents including jewelry.
silverware, cut glass and table linen.
Mr. and Mrs. Robinson will be at home
at Butte, Montana, after December 1st
and the DEMOCRAT joins in wishing both
. the husband and his Langdon bride all
. happiness and success in their new home
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05
PERHAPS ITS THE 500
Surveyors Make Preliminary Line
Run Into LanqdOn.

Yesterday party of surveyors enter
ed from the south, working through
South Langdon, crossing the Ct. North
ern track at Sixth street and leaving
the city limits to the north through the
pasture of the townsite company. Stakes
are driven at regular intervals and it is
generally presumed as being the prellna-
enary survey of a branch of the 500 rail
road from its main line to the boundary,
connecting with the c. P R'y., at Now
bray, Man. That the 500 would even
tually build north to the Manitoba line
has been confidently expected since they
started work this spring from Thief
River Falls to Kenmare, but it was hard
ly expected anything would be under
taken this fall 1t is merely conjecture
that the surveyors are in the employ of
the 500 as no information can be secur-
ed from any of the party. Another less
likely report is that the surveyors are
CT. n. men with orders to find suitable
location for erecting a pumping station
to supply water for their train service
on this line. Generally, however, the
appearance of the surveying party
makes people feel confident that the 500
will enter Langdon next year with a
branch connecting its main line west
and the Canadian Pacific at the bound
ary line.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05
ONLY ONE SARLES.
Town at End of ct. N. Extensive
Will Bear the Name.

Congressman Gronna last week re-
ceived advice from Washington that the
town at the end of the Great Northern
branch has been accepted by the post
office department as Sarles. This de-
cision will mean that the town on the
500 in Walsh county will have to have
another name. Congressman Gronna
advocated the name of Sarles being Civ
en- the town Of which was SO designated
by the postoilice department.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05
Faith Not Necessary.

Ycpu may be just as skeptical and
pessimistic as you please. Kodol will
digest what you eat whether you eat or
not, You can put your food in bowl,
pour little Kodol Dyspepsia Cure on
it and it will digest it the same as it will
in ydur stomach. 1t can't help but cure
indigestion and Dyspepsia. 1t is cur
ing hundreds and thousands some had
faithi and some didn't. kodol will cure
you i medicine can cure you, whether
you have faith in it or not Sold by
Burkeh e. Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05
A Pleasure To All.

No Pill is as pleasant and positive as
DeWitt's Little Early Risers. These
Famous Little Pills are so mild and ef-
fective that children, delicate ladies and
weak people enjoy their cleansing effect,
while strong people say they are the best
liver pills sold. Sold by Burke 4 Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05
Wards Off Pneumonia.

All coughs, colds and pulmonary com
plants that are curable are quickly cur
ed by One Minute Cough Cure. Clears
the phlegm, draws out inflammation and
heals and soothes the effected parts,
strengthens the lungs. wards off pneu-
monia. Harmless and pleasant to take.
Sold by Burke & Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05
|ILangdOn Church NeWS||

PRESBYTERIAN CHURcH-Services Sun
day morning at II o'clock. Sunday
school at 1915. Bible class at 2:30.
Evening service at 7:3O Prayer meeting
Thursday evening at 7:3O. Preaching at
Dresden on Sunday afternoon at 2:3O
o'clock
Rev. G. L. Wilson, pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH.-Services morning
and evening at the usual hours. Sun
day school at noon. Services at Stilwell
in the afternoon. Subject at morning
service, "Jesus the Teacher: in the
evening, "Why Should I be Christian"
Special music at each service. A cordial
invitation is extended to all. Services at
both places in charge of Mr.. T. H.
Hagen, the Sunday School Missionary.
Roman CATHOLIC CHURCH-The regu-
lar hour of service each Sunday at St.
Alphonsus church is as follows: Low
mass at s a. M, high mass at 1890 a. M,
Sunday school at 2:3O p. NJ, and vespers
at 7:S0. Priest. Rev. NJ Dougherty.
Episcopal CHukCH-Church of Our
Saviour. Sunday, October st1. 1905.
Holy Communion. S a. M: Morning
prayer anu llldHy. 1l:OO a. m.: SunQay
school. l2:1o pm: Evening prayer, 7:3O
P. m. The usual Friday evening service
at S:OO
&. P. BURLEsoN, Pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH-Ser-
vices Sunday morning at II a. M, Sub
jects of discourse: morning, "Obediance
Our Duty" evening, What Must do
| To Be Saved"
REV. S. j. Buck, Pastor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05

Lea Ne your orders for Job work at
the (toURIER-D Office, or tele
phone( No. 81, and have them promptly
filled.
JustN received new and complete
line ~ fancy box stationery at the
DEMocDRAT Office, You will also find all
the lat lest styles in visiting cards.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05
Universalist Convention at Minneapolis, Minn

On account Of Universalist General
Convention at Minneapolis to be held
October 1925. the Great Northern will
sell tickets at one and one third fares
for the round trip on the certificate plan.
See your local agent for particulars.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05
q. P. BURLEsoN. Pastor.

Rev. Edwin Evans announces that
Methodist Episcopal services will be
held by him on the coming Sunday at
the following places: Elkwood at HOO
a. NJ, Harvey Centre at $50 p. M. and
Easily at 7:30 p. m., A gracious invita-
ton to ALL
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05

FOUND-Ot Monday afternoon while hunting
on the Perry farm south of town mans
pocket book containing money and papers.
The same can be had by owner upon proper
Identification and payment OF advertising
charges OF, application at this office. 10
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05

\ fine new line of box stationery and
paper supplies has been received this
week at the DEMOCRAT office
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05

statesmen WANTED. Statesmen. wanted at
once to solicit the farming and thresI ing
trade Salary nr commission. Address the
Harvey Oil Co, Cleveland Ohio 1t-*
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05

HOUSE FOR RENT-House with five large
rooms in Langdou, across the CT Northern
railroad track. For terms and particular
apply to T. Nj. Heating. 10
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05

GIRL WANTED-To do general housework :;
three in f,lmily; good wages paid Apply at
once to NJ rs. Geo. M. Price. Lansdon, NJ D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05

FINE IMPROVED FARM-Of 32O acres north
of l. .ngdon,. bargain on easy terms. Ad-
dress in care of this office. l0-11*
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05

LOTS FOR!SALE-Fiv lots located in different
Pa1ti WoId. Of the city. All east fronts A. 5 O.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05

GIRL WEANTED--At once q capable girl for
general housework. Apply stating wages de-
sired % Mrs. j B Boyd, Langdon. 2
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05
w ant Column.

A ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted in this
a column for One Cent a Word each insertion
No advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
cents. Cash must always accompany out OF
town orders, The rate for the insertion of
business locals among pure reading matter Will
hereafter be ten cents per line each insertion.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05

GIRL LWANTED-Competent girl for general
house work wanted at once. Good wages
paid. Inquire of Mrs. c. E. Johnston. 10
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05

GIRL WANTED Competent girl wanted to do
gene5 al housework Good wages paid.
Apply Immediately to Mrs. Chas Smith.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05

FOR RENT-Cheap furnished rooms, Apply to
Miss Annie Kelly. 10
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1905-10-05

For further information apply to-
LANGDON. y, D
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01
Murder Case
Before Court
TRIAL, OF PROF. 7. |. ciF-
FORD BEGAN YESTER-
DAY AFTERNOON.
Defense will not Deny commis ssion Of
the Crime, but will Attempt to
Prove Insanity Of Defen.
dant.

AS we go to press this morning six
able attorneys and Judge Hobson are
engaged in an effort to secure jury
to try the case of the State of Iowa VS..
Prof. T. I. clifford, charged with the
murder of H. A. Bigelow. The sixty
jurors empanneled arrived yesterday
noon, and as soon as the docket could
be read after dinner, the case was
opened. Twenty-three members of
the panel were exhausted during the
afternoon, and still they were unable
to select an impartial jury, although
at the close Of court last night twelve
men were sitting in the jury box, and
it is likely that the most of them will
serve on the jury which shall decide
the fate Of Mr.. Clifford. They are all,
as yet, subject to challenge by the at
torneys for both the state and the de-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

sanity has run through his family as
far back us his great grandfather. We
make this statement without personal
opinion as to the matter, simply to
show upon what grounds the case will
be contested.
There is no certainty as to the time
that the trial of the case will occupy,
but it is generally believed that it will
take from ten days to two weeks to
complete it.
The incidents leading up to and in
cluding the commission of the crime
and the arrest of Prof. Clifford are
known to those who read the article
describing them in our issue of No
vember 9th, which was as follows:
A few years ago Mr.. Bigelcw pur-
chased the old G. r. Willett property
just west of the high school building.
and about a year ago Prof. Clifford
bought the next lot west of this front
ing on River street, where he had a
garden this summer and had built the
foundation for house, doing the
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

fense, and some of them will probab-
ly be dropped. The list is
Andrew Scheidemantel, Military
twp.
Henry Holvorson, Jr., Lincoln twp.
Ole o. Hendrickson, Military twp.
w. G. McLain. Canoe twp.
Vim. Offers, jackson twp.
j. P. Mashek, Calmar twp.
George Hornberger. Lincoln twp.
w. r. Welsh, Hesper twp.
G. M. Langland, Highland twp.
John Bryant, Hesper twp.
Frank Morrison, Burr Oak twp.
l. j. Allen, Bloomfield twp.
The attorneys for the state are COun-
ty Attorney w. M. Strand, Frank
Sayre and John B. Kaye, and for the
defense E. r. Acres, A. d. Gray of
Preston. Mimi. and M. A. Harmon.
1t is generally understood that there
will be no attempt ON the part of the
defense to disprove the case of the
state insofar as it relates to the COM
mission Of the act, but the defense
will endeavor to show that the defen-
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01
Notice to the Public.

Having purchased the Decorah Steam
Laundry, we desire to announce that
in the future we will do strictly a
cash business. All laundry must be
paid for when delivered or it will be
returned to the laundry. We will
sell coupon books in denominations of
81 to $5 at a discount of five per cent.
to those who desire them. This rule
will be strictly followed without ex-
ceptiOn.
5tf KENDRICK & BLODGETT.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

The assets of the life insurance COM
panies of the United States are now
81, 500, 600, 900, with more than 81, ,OOO,- :
600, 600 as reserve to meet future
claims. Another billion has been
added to the insurance in force of the
old-line companies, making it nearly
twelve billions. The fraternal insur-
ance organizations will add nearly ST.
OO0, 600. 600 to this, and the industrials
%, 900, 600, 900 more, making a total
of more than Sc, 600, 600, 600 of life in
surance carried by the United States
companies. The premium income of
the old-line companies increased s40,-
600, 600 to $4s5, 600, 600 and the total
income from premiums and invest
ments is now over 5000, 600, 600. During
the year the companies paid out nearly
5000, 600, 900 in claims and 5000, GOO
more in dividends and cash surrender
values. Just at present authorities in
the east are urging the people to learn
the lesson of successful farming from
the west. Just think of it, the states
which have been tilling the soil for
over two centuries learning from the
states in which two decades compre-
hend both ancient and modern history.
Farming has been revOlutionized in
the trans Mississippi west within the
last decade. Farming machinery and
the training of the brains of the
farmers have been responsible for this.
The days of the one-horse plow are
we'll over. In the far west steam
plows, threshers and harvesters are in
daily operation during the season in
the Dakota wheat fields 2O-horse teams
are to be seen OH almost every farm.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

dant was insane at. the time, that in
sanity has been a characteristic trait
in his family, and that he has since
shown unmistakable signs Of insanity.
Numerous depositions will be offered
from former acquaintance of the de-
fendant and his family, and it will
also be shown that his daughter is now
insane. The chronological table at
the bottom Of this page shows that in
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

Some of our exchanges are wasting
a lot Of ink over the alledged candi-
dacy Of Major Conger for governor of
Iowa, and some things are being said
about him which would better be left
unsaid. Major Conger is one of the
best men in the state, which he has
served so we'll in the past, and certain
ly in the absence of any definite an
nouncement by him as to his purposes
for the future, he might well be let
alone. Some weeks since, it was
stated that the Iowa Congressional
delegation had gotten together i'll his
interest and u big scare was promul-
gated from Washington together with
an indignant protest. from certain
quarters at home. Let us be fair
gentlemen. 1t is long time yet be-
fore the question as to who shall be
the nominee for the. next governor
need be agitated.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

The Defendant, is native of New
York, where he graduated from Alfred
University, and holds a college gradu-
ate certificate for life from the State
Superintendent of New York. Some
years ago he was teacher in the VAL
der Normal School of this city, and
later Principal of Pike Seminary, New
York, over two years ago accepting
the Principalship Of Valdez Normal
School, where he was engaged up to
the time of the murder.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

Few men will be more in public
notice in Iowa during the next month
or two than Prof. p. G. Holden of
Ames, the apostle of good corn, who
will go about the state and tell the
farmers. how to add million or two
to the value of their corn crop. He is
worthy advocate of the practical side
of the science of agriculture, and the
application Of his theories has already
done wonders for Iowa's corn crop.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

The death last week of w. r. Mead,
for upwards of half century editor
of the Cresco Plain Dealer, removes
from earthly cares veteran who has
welded mighty influence in his
sphere, and who will be mourned as
one of the pioneer newspaper makers
of Iowa. He was said to be the oldest
veteran of Iowa journalism in point of
continuous service.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01
H. A. BIGELOW,

Who came TO an untimely death at
the hands of Prof. I. I. Clifford on
Nov. 5, 1904. He was "a years of age,
we'll known pioneer resident of the
county, and once County Auditor.
For thirty years he lived half mile
south of the city, until about a week
before he was murdered, when he
moved to town to spend the remainder
of his days.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

Cresco, Latin for II grow" is the
ambitious name Of city in Iowa.
The City Council Of Cresco has passed
a thoughtful set of ordinances for the
regulation Of BARRIERS. One of the rules
forbids BARRIERS to drink Intoxicating
liquor in business hours. A wise rule.
A razor-man needs to be sober as a
railroad man. But ought not the
shavee to be as abstinent as the shaver?
It is a poor rule that won't work both
ways. .-Everybody's Magazine.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

With several thousand Russians be-
lieving it their sacred duty to blow
the Czar to atoms, the great apostle Of
peace and founder of the Hague tri-
bunal bids fair to follow in the wake
of his illustrious predecessors.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

The largest diamond ever discovered
has been found near Pretoria. The
stone weighs S,082 carats and is said
to be q pure white diamond Of good
quality. It is valued at $S, 900, 900 to
"a, 600, 600. The famous Kohinoor,
which is valued at $500. 600, weighs
1913 carsts, though it is said to have
weighed 900 before it was cut. -
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

1t is said that the wheat raisers of
North Dakota have solved the tariff
revision problem to a nicely. They
would like to have the duty on wheat
removed long enough for them to pur-
chase what seed grain they need, and
then put back again before the crop is
harvested and ready for sale.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

This is the time Of the year when
the church social vaudeville perfor-
nance vies for supremacy with the
high class theatrical production.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

A coroner's jury in England recent
ly returned a verdict to the effect that
q man died while trying to commit
suicide. s.ss.~--e
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

All nearby towns will be billed
for the DEVILS Auction, which is q
leading booking for the Grand in the
near future.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

ELIHU GIFFORD.....
Great Grandfather
of Defendant;
Died in Il Fit.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

MRS. IRENE GlF-
FORD BATES,
Daughter of defend
ant. Went insane
Oct. 1904, at Troups-
burg, N. y.
EDWIN COOTS,
nephew of defend
ant, confined now
in the insane asy-
lum Of Willard, N. y
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

Rankin and his state marshal bill
have been turned loose in Iowa again.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

If the editors at Waterloo and the
dairymen at Mason City this weel
can't tell congress what to do about
the paper trust, the beef trust, the
railroad rate discrimination and the
tariff, then congress may as well ad
journ sine die.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

Sunday was "Carnation day." the
birthday Of the late lamented McKin-
oov
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01
Subscription Price $3.50 q Year
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Dseh Tolophonee MunhoP IS.
Current Comment.

Lest some one else should say it first
test your seed corn"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01
DANIEL CLIFFORD.

OBADIAH GlFFORDl
was for years con-
fined i'm an asylum
of Philadelphia. Hes
died u demented
maniac in Il barred
room at Oneonta.
HENRY GlFEORD....
Grandfather OF de-
fendant, adjudged a
lunatic by the SUI
preme court of Che
mango Co., N. Y.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01
II. r. CLIFFORD.

ALONZO CLIFFORD.
Father OF defend
ant. Died insane at,
Howard, N. ", 1896.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

If KENDRICK & BLODGETT.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01

CLIFFORD.
Now insane at On
eonta, N. Y.
RANSOM CLIFFORD
Died insane at On
eonta, N. Y. Was
confined in Bening-
! ton State Hospital.
LOUISE CLIFFORD.
BOWEN................. -.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1905-02-01
EZERA DEWITT
BOWEN,
Died insane at state
asylum i'm Warren,
Pa, 1908.

". |. CLIFFORD.
The defendant.