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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03
NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETITION
State of North Dakota, County of Cavalic,

Whereas. =. +. Reilly, having applied
for a druggist permit to sell Intoxicating H.
lnors, under the provisions and restrictions of
the laws OF this state governing the sale of III
toXlcatlng liquors at his place Of business on
Main Street in the Village of Dresden, County of
Cavalier and State of North Dakota Therefore
Notice Is Hereby Given That the 18th day of
May \. D., 1906, at the Court House in the
City of Langdon, North Dakota, at ten o'clo k
a. m, has been set for hearing said petition,
when and where any person qualified may ap.
pear and show cause why said petition should
not be granted.
Dated at Langdon, North Dakota, April
Bird, a. d., 1906. 3S-l2
lSEALl II. E. DoRvAL, County Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
SALE.

otl.J.
Notice is hereby given thatthat certain mort
gage executed and delivered by Jacob G. Ncufeld
and Lizzie Neufeld, his wife, mortgagors to S.
Cllampine, MORTGAGE, dated the lSt day of
November, a. D., 1902, and fled for record inthe
office Of the Register of Deeds of the County of
Cavalier and State of North Dakota. on the
18th day of November AID 1907. and recorded in
Book ~" Of Mortgage Deeds on Page $50, and
assigned by said mOrtgagec, by an instrument
in writing 81 to NJ title NJ. Davis, dated the Bird
day Of May, \ b, 1904, and filed fer record
in said office Of the Register Of Deeds on
the 18Th day Of May, 1904. ard recorded in
Book 81 of Mortgages, on Page So, will be fore
mortgage and hereinafter described at the front
| door Of the Court House in the County of Cuva-
lier, and State of North Dakota. at the hour of
two o'clock p M, on the 18th day of May,
A. d., lSU6, to satisfy the amount du" nponsnch
mortgage on the day of sale.
The premises described in such mortgage and
which will be sold to satisfy the same are us
follows, The east one-half OF til" southwest
quarter (Els SWAD of Section II, and the north,
east quarter (NEA) of Section II, all in Town
ship one hundred sixty, lHD north OF
Range sixty-two U2l, west of tn" Fifth rrin
ci,al Meridian.
There will be due on such mortgage. at til,
date of sale the sum Of Fourteen hundred
Nineteen and 2i.lOOth lSlll0.2U Dollars.
Dated at I.angdon. North Dakota, this 1911
day of March, 1906
MATTE NJ. DAVIS,
Assign"" Of Mortgage"
f. : cUAMpISE, 3i-iO
A,torna,s for Assignee of Mortgnee".
MinOt. Nor,li Dakota
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

of Mr.. Price into the race will produce a
tremor similar to the San Francisco
earthquake in the vicinity of Finley
McDonald's haunts at Milton but then
we hear that many Milton, republicans
have not at any time taken Finleys' can
didacy seriously. The announcement
that Judge Dorval is out for reelection
however furnishes food for serious
thought to both.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

PRESIDENT WoRsT, of the agricultural
college, is conducting the preliminary
correspondence relative to the annual
farmers excursions to the college and
experiment station. The dates. if agree
able to the railroad officials, will be July
9th to 18th, with as large delegations
each day except Saturday, as possible.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

The Milton Globe of a week ago edit
t~orially forecasts a neutral" delegation
from Cavalier county to the republican
state convention. 1t may appear too
early and altogether out of the province
of this paper to predict, but the under
ground current up this way indicates
that it will be a factional delegation
either ore way or the other. No man,
even though he be only a republican, is
going to travel from Cavalier county tc
"Jimtown' without knowing which ward
of the asylum he will be assigned to or
reaching there. The ''old guard anc
the eleventh hour converts to politica
reformation neither one appreciate
starting on a fools errand.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03
NOTICE OF CHATTEL MORTGAGE FORE
CLOSURE SALE.


Default having been madcin the conditions
livcred by Michael Grenning, mortgagor unto
the Dresden Lumber Company, mortgage,
which mortgage was dated the 18th day of
January, 1905, and filed for record in the office
or the register of deeds in and for Cavalier
county, State of North Dakota, on the 10Th day
of january, 1865 at 9 a. m, as follows:
By failure to pay the debt secured thereby at
with interest thereon at II per cent per annum
from January 18th, 1905, duo October st, 1905, of
which amount there is now due the sum of
S557i.5l, by reason of said default; besides costs
for securing possession.
Notice is hereby given, that by virtue of said
default and the power of sale contained i'll said
mortgage and by order of the said Dresden
Lumber Cnmpany,the owner OF the same, !
will sell the following chattels described in said
mortgage to-wit:
One s0rrcl mare 5 years old, weight 1870
called Lady one black mare 6 years old weight
800. name Nellie: one bay horse - years OLD
weight 1900, called Prince, one breaking pillow
one walking pillow, one 1 horse iron harrow il
use four years, one set of bob slcighs.
Sail property will be sold at public auction
to tie highest bidder therefor for cash on tho
9Th d y Gf May 1866, at the front door OF
Cavalier county, North Dakota al two
o'clock D. m, of said day and from The
proceeds Of said sale shall be pail: First the
cost and EXPENSES of said sale and costs OF
securing possession and Il lawful attorney fee
Second, the debt aforesaid with interest there
on at date of sale: Third, the balance. To tho
owner o! the mnrtgagcd premises.
DRESDEN LUMBER COMPANY,
GORDON & WHEELER, Mortgager
ATTORNEYS for MOrtgagee.
Dated April 10Th, 1906,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

Now that the attorney general has
rolled away the cloud-that section in
the new primary law about the fee of
candidates to be paid when petitions are
tiled-the crop of aspirants for official
honors may be expected to 5prout
some.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

AN innovation that will doubtless
meet with the approval and adoption OF
other counties over the state has been
put into effect by Grand Forks, where
Judge Fisk and States Attorney Wine.
man have drafted a set of rules and
regulations to be observed at the county
iail.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

SINCE having read that it shook 5000
out of the pockets of your uncle, Rus
sell Sage, we have concluded that it
must have been considerable Of an
earthquake after all.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

JusT at present Langdon people are
given the common everyday garden rake
precedence over the highly advertised
muck rake of strenuous Teddy fame.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

One Of the sensations of the week III
county political circles is the coming
out of Jacob Spcnst, Jr, of Waterloo
township, as a candidate for the com
missionership of the Second district.
Jake has in years past been a pains
taxing and conscientious party worker
and has a large constituency around
home who will aid him in making an
aggressive showing in the republican
double header at the primaries
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03
Short Political Gossip

Now then. lets see: Which ear is it
that burns when people are saying some
thing good of you? Well, anyway
Senator Henry Mclean must have felt
that ear burning when be read Editor
Lindstrom's highly hattering endorse.
ment of his craftsmanship, Too bad
there's not enough senatorships to &C
around among the bunch of Mr.. Nc.
Leans supporters who feel imrellcd tc
swipe the toga.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03


Saturday night of last week the open
ing gun of the republican campaign at
Minot was fired by Hon. Ii. T. He)geson,
of this county, and En- congressman
B. T.. Spalding. The band turned out
and admission was advertised as being
las free as the air. while these worthy
opponents OF reformed republicanism
urged the people not to tolerate gang
rule in Ward county politics. The
political reformer' and The walking
delegate though working in different
spheres, should each be required to
carry properly Endorsed credentials,
showing the motive to which their
efforts may be accredited.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

Reiber hangs paper artistic and up to
date.
Received this week some nice house
plants. The Bee Hive store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

II is pleasing to learn that at least
ninety per cen of the farmers OF North
Dakota own their own land.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03
be crowded-that is for the nomination
on the republican ticket.

Our readers will note hat nearly all
candidates announcing themselves in
the field for county Office at the APP
preaching primary election realized the
value of the DEMOCRAT as an advertis-
ing medium, although the greater num-
Der so far heard from look for the
can party. To get their names properly
before the public it is a business propo-
sition with them to use democratic
printers ink.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

Hon. Jas. McDowall's announcement
that he is a candidate for the lower
house in the Fortieth gives the legisla-
tive ticket of that district a full set of
republican nominees. John Trotter is
an asplrant for the senatorship and
Rob't Griffith of Osnabrock seeks to be
Macs running mate. Mr.. Griffith has
been playing in the republican back
yard since 1900.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

In our announcement column will be
found the card of Attorney P. G. John
son, of this city, announcing his candi-
dacy for the democratic nomination as
states attorney. The republicans natur-
ally would not be aversed to seeing the
democrats pass up the whole dish of
plums this year, but the party have in
Mr.. johnson a candidate for state attor-
ney to whom they feel they can point
with PRIDE if We may be excused for
borrowing a distinctly republican term
of phraseology. AS a party worker Attor-
ney johnson has always had his Shout
der to the wheel and possesses capabili-
ties for the Office he seeks that can be
disputed by none.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

Subscription So per annun, or $3.50 if paid in
advance. Advertising rates on application.
Communication must be received by Tuesday
noon to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

The town of Munich is said to have
a candidate in the field for the republl-
can nomination at the primaries for re-
preventative and with the election of
June 10Th. still six weeks distant there
are three candidates for the two berths
in the lower house from the eighteenth.
OF the other two Joseph Crawford OF
this city is likely to get on the ticket.
Hannah has a candidate in W. j. Faris.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

States Attorney Price isn't after all
retiring from politics but hopes the re
publican voters at the primaries will
take favorable action on his candidacy
for the county judgeship and hand him
the nomination. Doubtless the advent
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

Attorney E. Ii. Gordon is in the field
an announced candidate for the republi-
can nomination as states attorney. So
far he has 10 opposition, the general
opinion being that the present incum-
bent, States Attorney Price does not
seek reelection. Mr.. Gordon is a
square tocd republican who is not likely
to clash with either of the party factions
and as the republicans OF Cavalier coun-
ty have not an over extensive array OF
legal luminaties the field isn't likely to
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

While in town from Calvin on Tues
day our former townsman, Frank f. Ross,
sprung his candidacy for the Office Of
sheriff, as a republican of course Cap
tain Ross had his name presented at the
gates to secure him the nomination. He
is about the first out Of town announced
candidate to be heard from as aspiring
for county office and may reap the re-
ward thereof at the primaries.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

WI Fari-, a merchant at Hannah,
is out as a republican candidate for rep
resentative in the Eighteenth district.
a significant feature of Mr.. Faris' candi-
dacy is that he bears the distinction of
being chairman OF the executive com
mittce of the state enforcement league.
His announcement does not line him up
with either the old line republicans OF
the insurgents, so which of the campS
is in luck to secure the influence OF Mr.
F'aris' supporters at the primaries is al
present unknown. If Mr.. t'aris. SHOULD
by chance. overcome the obstacles of the
campaign and land il Bismarck mex
winter, he doubtless would find tina
there is plenty of work for the ACTIVE
working prohibitionist at the capito
during the sixty days session of a Nortl
Dakota legislature.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

Judge H, b. Dorval has a host OF
friends over the county who will be glad
to hear that he has decided to stand for
re collection to the judgeship which he
has held with such generally appreciat-
ed satisfaction for so many years The
secret of Judge Dorvals immense popu.
larity with the people as an Office holder
lies in his strict and conscientious at.
tention to duties assigned to his care
and the way in which he established {
lasting friendship with all who have
business in the county court. judge
Dorval is one of the courteous old schoo
of democracy that have no occasion tt
play to the galleries in order to ge
votes. Oh no. The democrats amt al
dead yet, nor have they turned thei
coats.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1906-05-03

The petitions of candidates for legis-
lative or county Office can be filed within
thirty days of the holding of the primary
election, to be held on June 10Th and
the last date on which they can be flee
is fifteen days before the primaries. The
procedure is outlined below:
Persons desiring nominations at pr
mary election. in order to have theil
name printed on the official ballots
must get out petitions. The petitions
must give name, address, Office desireo
and the party to which petitioner be
lo2gs. Candidates for legislature nus
have tea per cent Of the party vote or
their petitions, but not have more thar
one hundred names in all. Names o.
signers must be under IA certified party
heading, and legal voters. Candidate:
for county and districts Offices must have
five per cent of the party vote as showr
by the vote for the candidate for the
same position at last election. but neeo
not have more than three hundred.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-26
WITNESS SAYS GREENE
OFFERED HIM A BRIDE
Interesting Evidence May Not
Be Admitted in Greene and
Gaynor Trial.
lBy Assoclated Press. )

4 s4AyANNAH,i GA, January 25.-The
most interesting evidence adduced at the
eene-Gaynor trial to-day was In refer
ence toa charge made by one w. r, Cur
tbs, who had been an inspector on the
work being done by Greene and Gaynor.
to the eject that Greene made an at
tempt to bribe him. This was in June,
1859. The government introduced the
correspondence, but before 1t was read,
Judge speer ordered the jury to be
taken from tho court-roons pending q
discussion on its admlsslbiity. The
court decided that it would render a de-
cislor later.
ii. The government continued the intro
.dnction of documentary evidence. Nearly
al OF the papers introduced were personal
letters between Carter and Greene. They
referred largely to money making schemes
which Garter. had, under advisement. and
were Intended to- snow that fe was I'M
4terested With Greene and Gaynor In coal,
timber, paving, railroads. inventions and
other schemes. M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-26
NO MERCY SHOWN
BY ANGRY OCEAN
All But 33 Persons On
Valencia Known to
Be Lost.
NO WOMAN OR CHILD
AMONG THE SAVED
Brave Battle Of Rescuing Parties
to Reach the Wreck-Captain
and Chief Engineer of
Valencia Oath
Bount to Sui
eide.
tRy Associated press.l j

VICTORIA, b. c., January 25.--with
only thirty three OF the $50 persons on
board known to be sara up TO lake hour
tonight, the wrecked steamer Valencia
now lies submerged and broken on the
Vancouver coast. five mile ss@om Cape
Beale. Only portion of mast stands
above the water, and the feet Of steamers
and tugs to-day turned their attention to
patrollng the coast IN the hope Of finding
boats. rslfts or wreckage still afo-t with
survivors. But the belief grows stronger
each hour that 121 persons, including
most of the passengers, are lost.
OF the thirty-three persons definitely
accounted. for. and these do not include
three men believed to be survivors. seen
on shore by the whaling vessel Orion, six
have been taken on the salvor, bruised.
half naked and exhausted. Nine others,
In similar plight. are still camped on
Darling Creek, in n telegraph hut. while
the remaining eighteen were picked up by
the City of Topeka from raft.
Not a woman or child IL among the
saved. survivors saying that the women
refused TO leave the wreck. even when
told the ship WAS going TO pieces.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-26
.UNl0NIsT RESIGNS IN
FAVOR OF BALFOUR.
(BY Associated Press. y

(By Associated Press.)
LONDON, January 25.-Sir Edward
Grey. the new foreign secretary, has been
returned from Berwick-on-Tw division
of Northumberland by the largest ma
jority he ever had. This is typical of the
general result of yesterdays elections
which practically were an unbroken Sc
ries of liberal successes.
Alban G. Fl. Gibbs, unionist, has re-
signed his seat for the city of London in
favor of former Premier Balfour. who
has accepted the committees invitation
to bc candidate to represent the con-
stituency. A writ for a new election
cannot be issued until parliament meets
so Mr.. Balfour will not be present at the
opening of the house, which will be his
first absence, from that ceremony for
thirty-one years.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-26
MYSTERY ABOUT
HAD|N' S DEA TIL.
A Wounh On the Head and a
Stab Wound in the
Side.
SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE DEATH
Certificate OF ST. Louis Physi-
clan Gave Measles and Pneu-
monia As Cause OF End.
Special 10 The Times-Dispatch.)

SCOTTSvILLE. VA. January 25.-Mr.
Haden of Palmyra, travelling salesman.
and a cousin of Mr.. Elmer Haden. of that
place, who recently died in ST. Louis,
was in Scottsvlle Wednesday and tells
n new story of the death of the young
man.
He left home, his relatives say. at
Christmas, with several hundred dollars.
and went to st. Louis to seek employ
ment. His body, which reached Palmyra
a short while ago, was shipped In n zinc
casket, sealed. a doctor's certificate on
the casket stated that his death was. the
result of measles, followed by pneumonia.
The casket was opened. and DIR. Smith.
of Fluvanna, made an examination of the
body. He discovered a wound on the
head, caused by a blow. and n deep cash
In the left side. directly below the heart.
sufficient to cause death. This wound
had every appearance Of having been
made by the stab of a knife. The brother
of the dead man-an employe of the Nor
folk and Western Railway, has gone to
st. Louis to investigate the matter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-26
A MYSTERY.

Young Elmer I1aden was reported in
special telegrams to this paper from st.
Louis as having died from illness. super
induced by having been Tilted by young
lady, to whom he was engaged in Roam
oke, Va.
The post nlortem examination OF the
young mans body at his home in Pal
myra on the other hand, is in direct
opposition as to the cause of his death,
as set forth in the death certificate that
accompanied the remains, and throws a
pail of mystery over the whole affair
1t will be remembered that letter was
found In his pocket from his Roanoke
sweetheart. signed only by her first name,
discarding him, and this was assigned
as the chief cause of his end.
Murder or Accident.
His wounds. as disclosed by the post
mortem examination, would seem to con-
ltradict this theory and point to either
murder or accident.
The case is a most extraordinary one.
and the investigation of his uncle Will
be awaited with interest
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-01-26
KILL THEMSELVES
WHEN CRISIS COMES
Captain and Chief Engineer of
Valencil. Swear They Will Never
Leave Ship Alive.
ORy Assoelased press.l

SEATTLE, WASH, January 25.-A
special representative d2 Tie Pcst-In-
telligencer wired from Port Angles at
$50 a. NJ: that the rescue ship City of
Toreka picked UP q life craft at 1 o'clock
yesterday afternoon. six miles off Cape
Beal. with twenty survivors of the
Valencia on board. The men We're in n
pitable condition and almost dead from
exposure.
The men on their frail support hattled
ravely with a pair OF oars to reach the
City OF Topeka. which, owing to the dan
gerous coast, could not run in any closer
TO them. Within half n mile from the
raft boat was lowered from the deck,
which was with much difficulty made
fast with a line to the raft. The specta-
tors on the Topeka watched the struggle
OF the gallant seamen breathlessly. One
minute they were high in the air and the
next lost to sight. AT last they succeeded
In bringing the raft 10 the side of the
steamer. The sight of the poor creatures
on the raft brought tears to the eyes
OF the sailors on the vessel. In the stearn
of the raft sat an old man. His snow.
white hair and pallid features were
creased and torn by the flying spray,
but the instinct of life was strong in
him and he held on bravely to his place
Three Others were lying in senseless
heap. In the rear washed by every swell
and retained solely by the todics of the
other men who We're closely packed.
Too Exhausted to Tie Ropes.
The work of rescuing them was dan
gerous- The mon We're too exhausted to
even tie II rope about themselves.
The survivors told terrible tales of tho
wreck of the vessel. When they left the
ship thre were about ninety people on
board, most of them cinging to the rig
ging.
c. Willis. ono OF the men rescued from
the raft, IN describing his experiences.
said two of the boats We're smashed as
soon as they struck the water and a
third fell into the water stern first, pre-
cipitating the occupants into the water.
Then. he said. an attempt was made to
get line ashore. "A fireman named
Cigales. agreed to swim ashore. He was
in the water fully half an hour. blu. was
unable TO make the beach. One man was
swept ashore and succeeded in landing
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