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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29

tions are protected by the tariff in ex.
torting.
All that democrats have to do to in.
sure success is to get together on es
sential policies and leave any differ
ences on minor matters to be settled by
congress and legislatures as they artist
and perfect their organization in the
several states that will see that demo
cratic voters go to the polls and thei,
votes are honestly counted.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29
THANKSGIVING

President Roosevelt 'scooped" the
governors of the various states when he
announced the date for Thanksgiving
Day, and yet everyone in the country
who pays any attention to legal holidays
knew a long time ago that Thursday,
the Doth day Of November, would GER
tainly be designated as the day for
national thanksgiving and prayer. In
fact the almanac and calendar makers
''called the turn" on the date a year ago
President Lincoln was the first chief
magistrate to annually name day for
general Thanksgiving, and for the past
forty years the last Thursday in Novem-
Der has been the day. This holiday
is peculiarly an American festival,
for while all Christian nations, or ma
tions in which the Christian religion
predominates among the people, cele-
5rate the natal day of the Savior on the
25th of December, no other sets apart
annually a day for general f%easting and
thanks for blessings received.
Thanksgiving in the abstract is an
annual religious festival suggested by
the Hebrew feast of tabernacle. or feast
of ingathering at the end of the year.
July 1923 is the first day on record that
was observed in the United States. and
this was appointed on account of a rain
which came abundantly to break a long
drouth. In June 1928 Governor Win
throp, of Massachusetts Bay colony,
recommended a day of Thanksgiving for
the action of the British privy council
favorable to the colonies. There is a
record of the official appointment of
days of Thanksgiving in Massachusetts,
Bay in 1882, 1854, 1887 and 1888. In
Plymouth such days were held in 1851,
1878 and 1880, 1890 and 1891 when the
form of the recommendation indicates
that it had become an annual custom.
During the revolution Thanksgiving
was a national institution recommended
by congress. After the general thanks
giving for peace IN 1854, there was nc
('national appointment until 1889, when
President Washington, by request OF
congress, advised a day of Thanksgiving
for the adoption of the constitution
President Madison by request of con.
gress recommended Thanksgiving for
peace after the wal of 1872 in April 1915
The prayer book of the Protestant
Episcopal church, ratified in 1883, re.
commends for a day of thanksgiving
Two years later Governor Wise was re.
quested to do so, but declined, because
he deemed himself unauthorized to in
terfere in religious mattersof the state
A year later 1856 Thanksgiving pro
CARNATIONS we're issued by the governors
of eight of the southern states.
During the civil war President LincoIr
issued p~roclamations recommendingspec
ial Thanksgiving for victory in 1926;
and a national proclamation of the an
nual Thanksgiving day in 1868 4. Since
then such proclamation has been an
nually issued by the president, as vel
as by the governors of the various state:
and the mayors of some of the ~principa
cities. Custom has fixed the time fol
the last Thursday in November.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29

IT is not at all surprising that Senator
H%ansbrough doesn't feel satisfied with
the outcome Of the state election. The
majority of the people failed to appre-
ciate his wisdom and follow his political
advice, and because his future successes
in state politics are rendered somewhat
uncertain he sees the people slipping
back industrially. What he more likely
discerns is slipping back from his po-
litical ideals and the probability of gett-
ing his passport two years hence, instead
OF the senatorial toga for another term
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29
CaIedOnian Society MEETING.

A meeting of the officers of the Cava.
lier County Californian Society and
other persons interested in the celebra.
ton of the next anniversary of the birth
Of Robert Burns, on January 25th, 1907
will be held at the office of Dickson &
johnson, on Monday evening December
Bird, 1906. A full attendance is request.
ed.
ROBERT Work, Chief.
MALCOLM MORRISON, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29
A Good Liniment,

When you need a good reliable lini-
ment try Chamberlain;s Pain Balm. 1t
has no superior for sprains and swell
ings. A piece of flannel slightly damp
ened with Pain Balm is superior to a
plaster for lame back or pains in the side
or chest. 1t also relieves rheumatic
pains and makes sleep and rest possible.
For sale by N. e. McGruer Langdon and
Easily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29

JUDGE SHEPHERD, who was this fall
reelected county Judge OF Walsh county
is about AS successful a vote gctter as
won out in the latecampaign. There were
1920 votes cast, Of which Judge Shop.
herd received 24l5, II majority OF ITO
over his opponent, Attorney G. A. Nj
Spencer of Grafton, who only received
705 votes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29

SOMETHING the democrats of North
Dakota should lose no time in doing is
to prepare for the legislative fight of
two years hence. See that there is a
candidate in every district; that that
mar is trustworthy and reliable, and
then pave the way for the retirement of
Senator Hansbrough.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29

IT is said that John Burke's practice,
which he will give up to occupy the ex.
ecutive mansion in Bismarck is worth
$4,000 or $4,000 a year. No attorney
west of the Red River Valley enjoys a
more lucrative practice. This, says the
Bismarck Tribune shows a devotion to
public interests hardly to be expected,
except in cases of great emergency.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29
quarters,

II looks like that offer to sell land by
a real estate man who didn't want to
live through another democratic admin
istration is reminding the people of Alex
McKenzie's offer to bet $4,000 on John
Knauf.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29
Or. Charest Coming.

The most successful specialist in
chronic and nervous diseases, DR..
Charest, OF Fargo, will visit profession
ally at Lakota, on Thursday, December
18th, at tho Grace Hotel. Tell him
about your ailments. He can euro you.
Consultation $l.00.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29

THANKSGIVING will be over for another
year before this item meets the eyes of
many of our readers, but we would say
to all in arrears that now is a mighty
good time to square yourself with the
printer. We need the money and it is
easier for everybody to pay while the
bill is only a small one.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29
A Reliable Remedy for Croup,

Mrs. s. Rosinthal, OF Turner, Michigan
says: "We have used Chamberlain's
Cough Medicine for ourselves and child.
rem for several years and like it very
much. think ii is tho only remedy for
Group aud can highly recommend IT,"
For sale 10y N. H. MeGrusr Langdon and
Easily.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29

WITH the bare ground covered with
over two feet of "the beautiful" it is ap-
parent that North Dakota's much vaunt.
ed Indian summe has gone into winter
nnartarc
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29
/; aftermath of the election F,

aftermath Of the election on
mber 9Th is a contest instituted by
.efeated republican candidate for
ST rintendent Of schools in Grand
FG. ns county. The contest is based on
a claim that the residents Of Grand
Forks city were not entitled to a vote on
this office according to the state statute.
it being an independent school district.
The election for county superintendent
OF schools 10 Grand Forks was an ex.
ceediDgly close one Miss Prindey.lle
having 10 votes more than W. l.. A..
Calder who contests her election.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29

HE Milton Globe that the
insurgents of the legislature will assist
in carrying out the democratic platform
adopted at Minot.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29

If the paper this week does not appear
to furnish the reader with the usual
quantity and quality of reading matter
blame the turkey.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29

All the political workers should be
thankful--the democrats for what they
got and the republicans that it was no
worse.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

Subscription 81 per annum, or S1.50 if paid in
advance. Advertising rates on application,
Communications must be received by Tuesday
noon to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-11-29

disbursements of this foreclosure.
Dated at Langdon North Dakota. this 9TH ia!
of November 1906.
+. W. MCLEAN,
JOSEPH CLEARY, Assignee of Mortgage
Attorney for Assignee Langdon North Dakota
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
Obituary OF francesca Podesta.

Last Thursday at 8 80 p. M, March
I'D, Francesca Podesta, one of the
older pioneers of Amador county,
died suddenly after short illness, at
his home near jackson, at the ad-
vanced age of 70 years and 8 months.
francesca Podesta was born near
Chlareri, Italy. After residing with
MS parents until he was OF age, he
was called upon by his country, to
serve in her armies. After serving
his allotted time, and receiving an
honorable discharge, he concluded to
seek his fortune in America. He
landed in New York City in 1850.
After short stay with friends he
went to Cincinnati, where he resided
for three years. He was there mar
ried to Miss Marguerite Stu1Ia in
March, 1858. About this time Cali
tornia was much talked about, and he
determined to see if it was truly the
golden west. He took passage by way
OF Panama, and landed in San Fran
cisco in the spring of 1854. He re-
paired Immediately to the mines and
commenced work on a claim, near
where the Gwin mine is now located.
He was so we'll pleased with the
country that he sent for his family,
who arrived here in April, 1855. He
soon sold his claim south OF the river.
and located placer mine on the
south fork of jackson creek. After
working out his claim he went to
Volcano, and ran a derrick claim.
IN 1864 he returned to the south fork
OF jackson creek, where he owned
land and engaged in farming and
gardening. In 1880, he sold out and
purchased the present homestead near
jackson. francesca Podesta was an
industrious, generous, honorable and
true Christian man. He leaves a
wife, seven sons, two daughters, four
grandchildren and one brother to
mourn his loss.
The funeral took place Sunday last
Services were held in the Catholic
church, Rev. j. j. Gleason officiating.
There was very large turnout in
vehicles and on foot in the procession
following the remains to the grave.
The Native Sons and Daughters
participated, as mark of respect to
the deceased as an old and honored
pioneer of the county. There we're
between thirty and forty carriages in
the mournful cortege. The remains
were laid away in their final resting
place in the Catholic cemetery.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
LANCHA PLANA.

The social dance given here last
evening by G. F.. Kaiser, was quite
a successful affair, it being we'll
patronized by the young. people of
our neighboring towns.
Dan Gibson of Clements is here
with the intention of securing some
of the black sand abounding in this
locality, and testing it by a newly
discovered process, to secure what
gold it may contain.
Geo. Dewey and family moved into
the cottage owned by Joe Swass,
thereby becoming residents of our
town.
A. f. Adams and wife, after spend
ing few days with friends at Lodi,
returned home Sunday.
Clarence Murphy and wife of Clem-
ents, are here visiting relatives and
friends for few days.
Mrs Amelia Keintz and daughter
of Stockton. are here visiting Iela-
tives.
Phil. Sheridan paid business
visit to lone today.
Quite number of new cottages are
being erected on the Wyatt Nichols
place near here, for the use of the en-
ployes of the Penn Copper mine
across the river.
Will Carter of Lodi, attended the
dance last evening, with his best girl.
Dolly.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
Card to Public.

We the undersigned wish to pre-
serve and protect our names, also to
impress upon the readers of this
paper that we are not connected, or
related in any way, to Mrs Mary
Head or her family.
The accused murderess, Mrs Emma
Ledoux, first husband Barrett, second
husband W. Williams. The San
Francisco papers of the 26th inst,
state that her maiden name was
Miss Emma Head. We will endeavor
to correct this, and estate that her
maiden name was Miss Emma Cole,
she is the eldest daughter of Mrs
Mary Head, formerly Mrs Mary A.
Cole, who resides near jackson.
g. j. Head and wife.
r. j. Head.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Louis Napoleon MartelI
deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, executrix of the last will and
testament of Louis Napoleon MarteIl
deceased, to the creditors of and all
persons having claims against the said
deceased, to exhibit them, with the
necessary vouchers, within ten
months after the first publication Of
this notice to the said executrlx, at
the law office of Chas. Fl. Crocker,
in the Marelia Block, City of jack
son, Amador county, California, tie
same being the place for the trans
action of the business of said estate,
in said county of Amador.
Dated, February 18th, 1906.
DELLA BELLE MARTELL,
ExecutIix of the last will and tesla
ment of Louis Napoleon Martell de-
ceased.
Chas. Il. Crocker, Attorney for
EXecutrix, jackson Cal.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
ForeSter'S Decoration Day.

Foresters decoration day was OBJ
served by Oro Fino Circle No. ISL,
of Jackson on Sunday last. About
20 members assent bled and decorated
with mementos beitting the occasion
the graves of deceased members in
the local cemetery. The graves de-
corated with memorial embIems were
Mrs Lizzie Mello, Mrs Adeline Holtz,
Mrs Julia GoIdsworthy, Mrs Minnie
Chinn, Mrs Catherine Martin, Mrs
Rose Datson. Wreaths of violets and
ferns we're forwarded to Amador City
to be placed upon the last resting
place of Miss Lille Lemin, who was
member of the local lodge.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
Case of Diphtheria.

A case of diphtheria has appeared at
Kennedy fiat, outside the city limits,
the patient being Mildred Ousby, a
child about II years of age. She re-
turned from San Francisco Saturday
evening, after a short visit there for
her health. Monday morning it was
found necessary to call in doctor,
and the doctor pronounced the case
diphtheria. Two children of the
same family were at school that
morning, but when the character of
the disease was known, they returned
home, and the two rooms in which
they we're pupils were dismissed.
The school house was thoroughly
fumigated Tuesday.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
SHENANDOAH VALLEY.

Our entire nelghborhood was strick-
en- with grief and horror by the
accident on the Hayward gravel mine,
at Indian Diggings, on the 10th, by
which Charles and Ivan Grain lost
their lives, and their Oldest brother,
Jackson was painfully injured. All
three brothers we're caught in the
slide, carried down stream for 300
yards, and over a fall of twenty feet.
jackson Grain fell on his feet in the
midst of the smothering mass OF soft
earth, and with a piece of board,
which fortunately for him he found
at his hand, he fought his way to the
surface and to safety. Then bruised,
and skinned from head to foot, with
four fractured ribs, and oppressed
with the sad certainty that there was
no possible hope for his brothers
lives, he started for his home, a mile
and half distant, the nearest point
at which he could expect to find help.
On the way he met neighbor, whom
he sent to help to recover the
bodies. They we're found very near
together, Charles body lying on that
OF his brother. Neither body showed
as many bruises OF abrasions as the
living brother, nor were any bones
found to be broken. After the Ell
Dorado county coroner had performed
his. sad duties, the bodies we're
brought to their mothers home in
Shenandoah, where for a few hours
they rested where their lives began.
The funeral was held Sunday after
noon in Plymouth. Native sons from
all over the county gathered to give
their last honors to their dead. The
Rev. s. Fl. Phillips preach he'd the
funeral sermon, speaking words of
hope and consolation to the stricken
hearts of the bereaved family, and in
one grave they we're given to the long
sleep, until the dawning of eternal
day.
Charles Alfred Grain was born in
July, 1873, in Shenandoah, and was
raised in the valley. Was married in
1899. to Mrs Jennie Miller, of Ply
mouth, who with two little boys OF
five and four years survives him,
their youngest child having died
about eighteen months ago.
Ivan Lester Grain, known to all his
friends as "Tom,'' was born in July,
1880. He married in November, 1900,
Miss Myrtle Gunsolus of Sutter
Creek. Three children were born to
them, two are living, the youngest
being about six monhs of age.
Mrs P. b. Demarest of New York,
who is spending the winter in Cali
fornia, returned to her brother s
home in Spring Valley, after a two
weeks visit to her niece, Mrs Cora V.
Smith, in Shenandoah. Mrs Demar-
est is the only sister of Mr. Harding
Vanderpool. Mrs Demarest and Mrs
Vanderpool have spent several weeks
visiting Los Angeles, San Francisco,
Sacramento and other cities of the
coast.
After many weeks of almost con-
tinuous storms, the sun br roke through
the clouds this week, and the ranchers
are now enjoying fine weather, and
indulging in mad scramble to make
up for lost time. Amaryl.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
Don't Get The Habit,

Indigestion is much of a habit.
Don't get the habit. Take a little
Kodol dyspepsia cure after eating and
you will quit belching, pulling pal
pitating and frowning, KodoI d1gests
what you eat and makes the stomach
sweet. Kodol is thorough digestant
and will afford relief from any dis
order due to imperfect digestion or
mal-assimllation of food. Sold by f.
w. Rusher.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
Card of Thanks.

We desire to publicly tender oul
heartfelt thanks to all friends, whC
rendered their kindly aid in any
manner during the sickness anG
funeral ceremonies of a husband
father and brother.
Mrs Marguerite Podesta.
Domenico Podesta.
Jackson, March 30, 1906.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
DOCUMENTS RECORDED.

lrhe following instruments have been filed
for record in the recorders ofice since our last
report. We publish complete list of docu-
ments recorded, and must decline to accede to
any request to suppress any document from
these columns. Don't ask us to do SOL
Deeds.-Louis b. Grant to Joseph
e. Bullard, acres 36-7-1O and 8 IT.
lO0 acres, s25.
francesca Podesta to Marguerite
Podesta, land in 27-6-11 and personal
property, love and affection.
L. j. Hightower to John A. Votaw,
lot 2 and S y of SE4 of NV n,
section 3S-S-12 and s half of N E
quarter of 25-S-11, s332. so.
Frances Bayer and husband to John
A. Votaw, E = of S E a of southeast
quarter of section 10 and N E quarter
3O-S- II, 180 acres, S525.
r. F. Allen to Mary E. Allen, 20
acres 5-7-9, $40.
j. l.. Schoonmaker to John A.
Votaw. S 4 of N h a and NJ of s e
"a, 32-S-13, $40.
B
Devereux, s W d 1910, $40.
9. W. Peek ct ux to Samuel H.
Cole, lots 7 and II block of Peek
division of lot 36 block 10 jackson.
S1OO.
Samuel H. Cole to D. Eleanor
Larson, lots and II, Peek division
Jackson, $40.
Bank of Amador Co. to Myrtle
Bearce, s W d of N n and N W n
of S W a of %, north half of s Il Il
of 29-7-13, $40.
Eclipse Gold Mining & Milling Co
to Louis B. Grant, lot 46 section
36-7-10. 2.99 acres; also lot 73, section
36-7-1o, 17-1oo acres, $40.
Wallace Kay to Electa j. Kay, lot
block 2, lot 6 block 7, Jackson,
love and affection.
Lille V. Wheeler to John A. Votaw,
U. S. hotel and adjoining lots, lot
61a block II, lot IA block 10, lot 13
block 10 and lot block IL; also
certain house known as Votaw hall,
lot 6 block 9, OIeta, $50.
Aionzo E. Votaw and ,Delice Votaw
to John Votaw, U S. hotel and ad-
joining lots; also Votaw hall, Oleta,
$50 10 each party of the first part.
Emma V. Berry to John A. Votaw,
U. S. hotel and other lots above de-
scribed, $3.50.
Owen I. French and wife to Mary
A. Votaw, lot 3 of N W d, lot 2 of
N E d section Sill S3 acres, $40.
j. E. Marchant ct ux to David
Robinson ct ux, lot on Kennedy fiat,
$40.
Mortgages. = Geo. M. Jones to
Rosenwald & Kahn, crops of hay and
barley, on Proctor place, Shenandoah
valley about 16O acres, $3.50.
Geo. W. Walker ct ux to Glenn G.
Walker N z of the N W "a, s E..I of
N W d, 9-6-1O, S2OO.
Myrtle Bearce and Floyd A. Bearce
to Bank of Amador Co., S W d of N
W a, and the N VIZ of S W d,
section %, N u of s E d, 29-7-13,
160 acres, $3.50.
Catarina zerga to Biggia Cuneo,
lots 2, 8 and 16, together with certain
lands commonly known as Zerga's
vineyard, Clinton, containing 221s
acres, $3.50.
Lease. "A. Walter to g. V. Violet,
II acres of land near lone for Is years
at the rental of S2400
Proof of Labor.-Dennis Townsend
on Nucleus placer mine.
Certificate of Redemption-John A.
Votaw, land assessed to j. l.. Schoon-
maker, S101.37, taxes for 189S-Ol, 16O
acres.
G. A. Purington on house and lot
in Oleta, taxes of 1897, S13. 33.
Patent.-U. S. to Jacob l.. Schoon-
maker-160 acres 32-8-13.
Location.-Oscar E. Lofstad, Orc
Grande quartz, Volcano district.
Deed. Alexander Eudey guardian
of Robert Adams, to James A Sohn
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
Assessors Notice.

Notice is hereby given that l will
be at the aforementioned places on
the dates given, for the purpose of
assessment of property for the current
years.
Plymouth-March II, 13, IA, 10, 16,
II, and 10.
Oleta-March 20, q, %, %.
Volcano-March "a, %, 26, 81, and
%.
Pine Grove-March %, and 30.
j. MARCIIANT.
Assessor of Amador County.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
Get the Right Kind.

If you are troubled with piles and
can't find a cure, try Witch Hazel
salve, but be sure you get that made
by b. 9. Dewitt & Co., Chicago. 1t
is the original. If you have used
Witch Hazel salve without being
relieved 1t is probable that you got
hold of one of the many worthless
counterfeits that are sold on the re-
putation of the genuine Dewitt s
Wich Hazel salve. Sold by F. W.
Rusher.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30

Realty syndicate" Continental
b & l. Stock. Certificates and stock
of above companies redeemed for cash.
Full cash price. Geo. u. Shadburne
Jr, 512 Call Building, San Francisco.
sept 8
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
Unclaimed Letters

In jackson post office March %, 1906.
Gligu Brajovich, Peter Brajovich,
r. Hogue, g. Myers, Mrs Dan Nunar,
Robert N. Peter, Luigi Porta, Pol.
Trojanovich, DomenIeo Verdino.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
To Cure a Cola IN One: pau

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tai
lets. All druggists refund the money
if it fails to cure. h. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box. 25c.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30

Wanted young man of experience,
and ability as a salesman, to clerk in
a general merchandise store in this
county. Must be highly recommend
ed. Apply 2. o. box 16, Amador
City, Cal.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30
FOR CITY CLERK.
L. j. GLAVINOVICH

Hereby announces himself candidate for City
Clerk at the approaching municipal election in
jackson, subject 10 the decision OF the voters.
Election-Tuesday, April 9, 1906.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30

On March 2Sth marriage licenses
we're issued, authorizing the marriage
of Antoine Lucchinetti, native of
Italy, aged %, to Lena Artemi, native
of California, aged II, both of Am
ador City.
Also William j. MINIS, California,
aged q, to Allie q. Reeves, California,
aged q, both of Plymouth.
Amador ledger., 1906-03-30

lThe following instruments have been filed
Ior record IN the recorders office since our last
report we publish complete list of docu-
ments recorded and must decline to accede to
any request to suppress any document from
these columns. Don't ask us to do SOL