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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

II may not be generally known that
the late legislature passed a very strin-
gent license law for transient merchants,
who are defined by the law las one who
engages in the vending and sale of mer-
.chandise at any place in this state tenn
'porarily and who does not intend to be-
come a permanent merchant of such
place Any person of this class must
first obtain a license from the secretary of
the state and pay seventy-6ve dollars INTO
the state treasury, and also a sum not
exceeding twenty-five dollars a day, (the
amount to be fixed by resolution, or
'dinance or order to the city or village.
The same law also places. the fire and
bankrupt and CLOSING out sale" men
who take contracts to ''close out local
merchant stocks in the same class and
requires the same license fees. The
new law is on page SO of the popular
edition of the session laws.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

The cost of living has increased very
materially. This has been recognized
in the marked advance in salaries and
wages. Teachers salaries have advanced
80 per cent in the past five years, labor
ers received about the same advance,
the railway companies are paying their
employees iii proportion and SO on all
down the line. This means that all
farm expenses have increased until 60
cent wheat is a loss to the producer. To
make the same percentage of profit
shown some years ago on wheat raising
at so cents a bushel, 80. cents to S1.OO
must be had now. What folly is there
in this effort Of the farmers to secure
the result of "dollar wheat" or what
unfairness? The farmer who fails to
put forth his best efforts in this direc-
ton is not awake to his w interests
and the business man who makes light
of the effort is not worthy of patronage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
COMMUNICATION.
o Editor CouR1ER-D DEMOCRAT:

LO Az E'io nal -
In your last issue you declare that the
"crop outlook Is brighter" Why
brighter? Surprising one-half or even
the whole of the wheat seeding is finish
ed, what does that signify towards har-
vesting a sound crop of wheat, when the
lateness of the season and the present
weather conditions of the season are
considered? have kept a diary record
Ing the weather conditions since [ came
into the state in 1881 With the exception
of one year also recording the date of
seeding and harvesting. 1 find in look
ing over these old diaries that in Grand
Forks county that in 1881 the first seed.
ing done along the Forest river was
about May 10th, seeding being delayed
on account of high water-but the
weather was ideal being bright and
warm, and continued favorable the whole
season. Harvesting commenced between
the 18th and Goth of September. First
killing frost between the LIST and 5th Of
October. Although weather conditions
we're the most favorable in every respect
the whole season is still required about
125 days to mature the wheat. Now in
looking up later dates since that time Of
wheat seeding and harvesting 1 find
that the average time between wheat
sowing and harvesting is l25 days for
new land and 12l days for old land.
Oats require a 100 days and barley be-
tween IS and 9 days. The prospects
are now that the wheat sown or being
sown will not be above ground earlier
than the last of the month. Now taking
it for granted that it requires ITO days
from this stage of growth to mature,
harvesting will not earlier
than the 18th OF September. Now look
up past dates since this county wa
settled for killing frosts and bow many
seasons have escaped these frosts be-
tween August 25th and September 18th.
To say that our chances of harvesting a
marketable wheat crop is poor, is draw
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received at the
Office of Joseph Foster, clerk, upto 8 a.
NJ, on Saturday, June 18th, 1907, for the
erection of a frame school building, at
Clyde N. D.. Plans and specifications
may be seen at the Treasurer's office at
Clyde State Bank, Clyde, N. D. Each
bid for the building must be accom-
panied by a certified check for five per
cent of the amount of the bid, as a
guarantee of good faith to enter into a
contract. The building to be completed,
and ready for school purposes by Sep
TENDER LIST, 1907. Surety bonds to. the
full amount of the contract will be re-
CURED. of successful contractor. The
Board of Directors reserve the right to
reject any or all bids.
By order of the Board of Directors of
Bruce School District. 42-46
JOSEPH FOSTER, Clerk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

The prospects are now that the price
of wheat will rule close to the dollar
mark for some time. The chief factor
in boosting prices is the damage being
done to crops in the Southwest by in
ssects, and the prospect that a small acre
age will be sown in the Northwest,
where weather conditions have been I'M
favorable. The general operations of
the Society of Equity may also be a
factor in boosting prices, as thousands
of acres of crop are already pledged to
stand for S1.OO wheat. There is no
question but that wheat will bring a
high price, and those who have a liberal
amount of last years grain on hand will
profit handsomely.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

twill be we'll for all applicants for
citizenship papers to bear in mind that
they must give the following facts be-
fore their applications will be granted.
They must give their occupation, date
of birth, where born and what country
they emigrated from. The date of emil
grafton, at what port they arrived, the
sname of the vessel they came on and
what line it belonged to. The date of
their declaration of intention to become
citizens. where they made this declara.
etion, aud the application must be &C.
.compsnied by a copy of this declaration
af married they must give wife's name,
with place of birth and place where
they now reside. They must also give
the name, date and place of birth of
every one of their children. Applicant
must have resided continuously in the
United States for five years Immediately
preceding application, aud in North
Dakota for at least one year. He must
also bring two witnesses who can swear
to his residence ia the state and United
States.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

THE American Society of Equity has
issued a call for a national convention to
be held at Omaha, June 9Th, 9Th and
9TH, to determine the marketing and
pricing of grain. 1t is proposed to have
all the delegates agree on a plan to fix
the price of wheat in the farmers hands
at one dollar a bushel, and also to have
farmers make their obligations fall due
January LIST, instead of October LIST, sc
that wheat will not have to be dumped
on the makets to pay bills.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

Note:-Weather records for the past
ten years fail to show chilling frosts" in
this locality until after Sept LIST, and
at least as favorable conditions may
be looked for after such a backward
spring as this has been. So that chances
of crop injury at harvest time by frost
may be considered as extremely slight.
We have the authority of the state agri-
cultural college at Fargo that the aver
age time for maturing a crop of wheat
between sowing and cutting is FROM 105
to ITO days. Wheat seeding in most
parts of Cavalier county is practically
over and 100 days intervene before effec-
tive killing frosts" need be looked for.
1t may also be stated that considerable
early sown wheat is already up out of
the ground. In years past many fine
crops of wheat have been raised and
safely harvested here when sown at a
later date even than this. We honestly
believe chances are in favor of a fine
crop of wheat this year despite the back.
wardness of spring. Ed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

LAST week the DEMOCRAT devoted both
editorial and local space in these columns
urging that an activity be put in motion
at once for a fitting observance of
Memorial Day. For a number of years
past this day of all days with the old
soldiers has been paid the tribute by
our citizens that it so much deserves.
Next Thursday the Both of May will
have rolled around again, but no ap-
parent move has so far been made. The
Intervening week, however, leaves time
enough for Langdon people to arouse
their tagging display of patriotism.
The city authorities, our schools and
churches by cooperation can each do
their share and all doubtlessly will if
the move is only given a start.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

SECRETARY OF STATE BLA1sDELL con-
'tinues to issue charters for new business
enterprises in the state, last week some
q firms having incorporated. Many
we're new, representing additional bust
ness capital invested in the state in
various localities. North Dakota is be-
ing developed by money from the east
now as we'll as from her own citizens.
the feeling of uncertainty and insecurity
having passed away. There are in
numerous towns money loaners who arc
aiding people to erect homes and taking
the property for security. All of which
is gratifying to the old residents of the
state who sees these things come tt
pass.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
NOTICE TO DESTROY Nox1ous WEEDS.

Pursuant to Section .2os6, Revised Codes of
1905, Notice is hereby given to each and every
person owning or occupying land within the
County of Cavalier, to destroy upon all lands
owned or occupied by him within said County,
~ weeds Of the kind known as Canadian
Thistle, Wild Oats, French Weed, Cockleburr,
Mus.a'd and Russian Cactus. BY pulling the
same or blowing the land on which the same
are growing, such pulling or blowing to be
done at such time as sh II eff ctually prevent
the resee.iins of the same. Thatin any case the
destruction, of said noxious weeds must be
ma e at such time a. will absolutely prevent
the reseeding of the same. All such persons
aforesaid are hereby required to commences the
destruction, of said nuxious weeds not later
than the 18th day Of June, 1907, and henceforth
continuing to destroy from time to time
throughout the entire season of 1907, all noxi-
GUS weeds Of the kinds above named at such
times as will prevent the possibility of reese ed
ing: All persons are hereby further notified not
to depo.1t or cause to be deposited on the high
way IN or along the banks. ofsany natural water
course any of the no1ious weeds above describ.
ed under penalty of the law for the violation of
this notice.
Sioners.
Dated At Langdon, N. Oak. this 18th day
of May, 1907.
JOSEPH Power,
ACID County Auditor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
Good Words for Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy.

People everywhere take pleasure in
t%estifying to the good qualities ofiCham-
berlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs. Edward
Phillips of Barclay, Md, writes: II
wish to tell you that I can recommend
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. My
little girl, Catherine, who is two years
old, has been taking this remedy when
ever she has had a cold since she was
two months old. About a month ago I
contracted a dreadful cold myself, but I
took Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
was soon as we'll as ever This remedy
is for sale by N. e. McGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
DRUGGISTS PERMIT.
=
STATE OF North DAKoTAl ss T, co,,r+r n,

STAGE coa nr S Of cav phsorA IS, In County Court.
Whereas, E. F. Reilly having applied for a
druggists permit to sell Intoxicating liquors
under the provisions and restrictions of the
laws of this state governing the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors, at his place of business on main
street in the village Of Dresden, county of Cava-
lier and state of North Dakota; therefore
June, A.. D. 1907, at the court house. in the city
of Langdon, N. OAK. at 10 o'clock a. M, has
been set for hearing said petition, when and
show cause why said petition should not be
granted.
Dated at Langdon, North Dakota, May 8, 1907
(SEaL) H. f. DoRvAL,
Alas County Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

1T is to be regretted that the rail
roads have decided there shall be no
excursions to the agricultural college of
the state during the coming summer.
This information is learned through
President Worst of the college who took
up the matter with the officials of the
road at st. Paul and was informed that
the companies would not grant the usual
excursions, in consideration of the rate
legislation enacted by the legislature re-
Gently. There are two sides to this
matter, of course. One of them is that
the railroads believe the rates as fixed
are low enough and that excursions of
whatever nature are not justified. An
other is that the railroads have never
reaped any reward directly from these
excursions, they having been granted
purely to encourage object lessons in
agriculture and to benefit the roads
through increased crops and better
cultivation and the rate laws have no
effect proper con. Under the latter
view, it would seem that the roads could
afford to continue the excursions, not
w~ithstanding rate legislation to which
they were opposed. AT the same time,
there is no obligation upon the railroads
to continue them. They were a volun-
tary act, with the view of increasing the
scope and view of the farmers of the
state with respect to matters to be seen
and explained at the agricultural college
The railroads have the undoubted right
to withdraw them at any time. At the
same time, privileges long continued
come to be looked on as rights and a
good many farmers will be disappointed
at the withdrawal of the excursion
plans.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

ing it mildly. What is the object in
to disguise the real situation of
our prospective wheat crop? 1t can
only affect US adversely by depressing
present prices of wheat and from the
farmers point, injure those who have
a surplus of wheat to market. In the
past the farmers have by overestimating
the acreage sown to wheat and report
ing "bumper yields during ~threshing
conveying the impression that such
phenomenal yields was the rule and not
the exception, have depressed the mar
ket and thus injured themselves to
the amount of many thousands of
do liars. Now in the future will it not
be best for US farmers to deal IN actual
facts regarding the acreage sown, the
average yield of the whole crop thresh-
ed, instead of padding our acreage and
reporting a big yield of some favored
plot as % or 30 bushels to the acre
when the average yield OF the whole
crop was not Is bushels.
Yours hoping for a bumper crop for
1907.
j. w. WILLIAMSON,
Dresden, N. D., May 20, 1907.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
DRUGGISTS PERMIT.

sr nGos as S q Gava RltinorA' IN County COURT
Whereas, N. E.. McGruer having applied for
under the provisions and restrictions Of the
laws of this state governing the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors, at his place of business on main
lier and state of North Dakota therefore.
Notice is hereby given, That the 24th day of
May, A.. D., 1907, at the court house, in the city
been set for hearing said petition, when and
where any person qualified may appear and
show cause why said petition should not be
granted
Dated at Langdon, North Dakota, April
18th, 1907.
Fl. E. DoRvAL,
1913 (sEAL) County Judge,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

EARLY fears for the crop are passing.
Reports from different parts of the
county show that seeding is fairly we'll
along and that the crop is apace with
the season every where. With a few
days of warm weather the grain sown
will make tremendous strides and in a
little while we will forget that we were
worried In the least.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
[sEALl
PERMIT.
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA "a In County,

s9 coan Gy a NJ ea7a RanoTA IS In County Court
Whereas, Edmund j. Schefter having applied
for u druggists permit to sell intoxicating
liquors under the provisions and restrictions of
the laws of this State governing the sale Of in
main street in the Village Of Nekoma county of
Cavalier and state of North Dakota therefore.
Notice is hereby given, That the .7th day of
of Langdon, N. OAK, at 10 80 o'clock a.. M, has
been set for hearing said petition, when aud
where any person qualified may appear and
granted.
Dated at Langdon North Dakota, May 1, 1907.
n. T.. DoRvAL,
40-45 (sEAL) county Judge
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
Teachers Examination.

An examination of applicants for
Teachers Certificates will be held at
Langdon, Milton, Munich and Hannah,
on Friday and Saturday, May 31st. and
June LIST. 1907.
B, e. GROOM.
Co. Supt. of Schools.
Dated at Langdon, N. Oak. May Sth, 1907
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

IT is a pleasure to note the disappear
ance from the columns of our state ex-
changes of the novelty Item which in
advertently first appeared in our con-
temporary telling of the skating being
open one night about three weeks ago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the matter of the estate of Vincent Weller,
deceased
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned
Vincent Weller late of the township of Mt.
Carmel In the County of Cavalier and State Of
North Dakota, deceased, to the creditors of,
deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers. within four months after the srst
publication Of this notice. to said administrators
at the office OF Dickson & Johnson, his attorneys
in the City Of Langdon in said Cavalier county.
Dated April 9th, a. d. 1907.
FRANK HAMERL Administrator.
(First publication on the End, day If May
A. D.. 1907 s.. 40.43
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

sr 61n6 of S a} Gav DiAsorA IS In COUNTY couar
Whereas Stuart g. Watt having applied for a
druggists permit to sell Intoxicating liquors
under the provisions and restrictions of the
laws of this state governing the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors, at his place of business on main
her and state of North Dakota therefore.
Notice is hereby given, Thatthe 7th day of
June, A. D 1907, at the court house, in the city
been set for hearing said petition. when and
where any person qualified may appear ard
show cause why SAID petition should not be
granted.
Dated at L4anedon, North Dakota April Both
II. e. poRvAL,
40-4a (sEAL) 80 County Judge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

The supper served by the Ladies Aid
of the Methodist church on
at the Donovan Hall, was
patronized and thoroughly en-
ioyed by all present.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
Horses For Sale.

| have four or five teams of good
horses for sale at price and terms to
suit purchaser. Good work horses and
one team Of drivers.
M. l.. SULLIVAN.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

Deceased.
John B. Beauchamp,
Petitioner.1
Mary St. Vincent, Ho-
mer. Charron Phelonise ORDBR
Dupas, Alfred Charron, HEARING Pnr1rtoN
Amanda Beechie, Chas.
Charron, or his heirs, it hoALE
any, Hermidas Q. Char LAND.
ron, minor, and Elmer
ince .Charon, guardian
of said minor,
Respondents.
On reading and filing the petition of John B.
Beauchamp, administrator, setting forth the
amount of personal estate that has come to his
hands, and the disposition thereof, the amount
of debts outstanding against said deceased, and
the expense of administration, a description of
all the real estate of which said deceased died
seized, and the condition and value of the re-
spective portion thereof; and praying that
license be to him granted to sell the following
described land belonging to the estate of said
Joseph Charron deceased. to-wit:
The We of NV a of Sec. u and the So of N.
E. a Of Sec %, in lwp. 1853 N. Rg. 50 ".
And it appearing, by said petition, that there
is not sufficient money or personal estate in the
hands of said administrator to pay said debts
and that it is necessary, in order to pay the
same. to sell said real estate:
be heard and considered by the Judge of the
County Court of the said County of . ayalier at
the court rooms Of said Court; in the County
Court House, in the City of Langdon in said
County. on the Bird day of June A. D. 1907, at
2 o'clock in the afternoon of said day.
II is further ordered, that all persons interest
ed in said estate, appear before the Judge of
this Court at said time and place, and then and
there show cause. If any there be, why said
petition should not be granted. By the Court
H. E. DoRvAL,
[sEALl Judge of the County Court,
Dated the 1st day of May al 1907.
Let the service Of the above Order be made by
having the above named respondents who are
writing, of this Order, and by publication in the
Courier-Democrat a weekly newspaper publish,
ed at Langdon. N, D. for four successive weeks.
81. DoRvAL,
[sEALl Judge
4Q.43
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER.

Subscription 81 per annum, or S1.50 if paid in
advance. Advertising rates on application.
Communications must be received by Tuesday
aoon to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
LANGDON A CLOSE SECOND.
Only One Point for First Place Between Lang.
don and Park River.

Langdon's high school athletic team
which took in the state inter-scholastlc
field and track meet at Grand Forks
last week came through the finals with
flying c%olors, winning five first prizes.
two second prizes and three third prizes
in addition to being awarded the handi-
cap banner. In points made by teams
Langdon had 32to Park Rivers SO which,
this year carries off first place. Seven
teen high schools were represented and
seventy-six contestants entered. 1t was
the mile race which settled the cham
pionship between Park River and Lang
don. This was the last event of the
meet. Bert Sullivan, who entered the
race for Langdon, being less than six
feet behind Gulllckson of Park River at
the finish. Too much cannot be said in
praise of Teacher Dan j. Ridlington who
has instructed and trained the Langdon
team, for the excellent showing made by
them. The events in which Langdon
won are given below.
:22O Yard Hurdles
John Mcknight, Langdon. First Prize
Time: 81 Seconds.
One-Half Mile Relay Race.
Valley City,
Time-1:41 3-5 seconds.
One Mile Run.
Bert Sullivan. Langdon..."".......Sec Second
Time: :13 ID seconds,
Shot Put.
John Mcknight. Langdon.. First
Distance :-3T4 feet.
High Jump.
j. Halloran, Langdon Third
Heighth--5 feet 1.S inches.
Discus Throwing.
John Mcknight, .Lauedon. Third
Distance. 81 feet.
Pole Vault.
Joe Halloran, Langdon. First
Heights feet 8 inches.
Broad Jump.
Joe Halloran,L angdon. First
Distance is feet l inch.
Hammer Throw.
John Mcknight. Langdon. :. ...... Second
Distance lib feet.
Points Won BY Teams:
Park Piver, 33
Langdon
Grand Forks
Ndlley C1ty
AiuSefWoou
LISBON
DeVlls lake,
Enderlln +
grafton.
Darlington 3
MA--I1~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

When in need of wall paper, painting
or calcimining call on Reiber.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
don, Cavalier county, North Dakota. .
Entered at the Post office of Langdon as mail
matter of the Second Glass.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
SUI UNIONS.

County of Cavalier. LIN 0"oNh 'oohi
Before Hob. H. E. Dorval, Judge.
In the Matter of the Estate OF Joseph Charron
Deceased.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

Paper hanging aud painting done by
Reiber is done right.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23

When you buy a sack of -four buy tn,
best. "Hannah's Pride" is guaranteed
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-05-23
PERMIT.

4o-45 (sEAL)