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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
NUMBER 50.
MAY TEST NEW LIEN LAW.

1t Is not likely to be very long before
the new mechanics lien law, House Bin
No. %, will be put to the test in the
supreme court, on the ground that it !.
class legislation. The act amends Sec.
tion No. 6295 of the Revised Codes Of
1903 The printed bill as introduced BY
ii on. Robert Griffith of the Fortieth
District, reads "any person who shall
make or alter any article of personal
property, etc. The judiciary committee
OF the senate amended the section TO
read. 'any blacksmith or machinist
having an established place of business
within the state shall have lien upon
the same for reasonable charges for
work done and materials furnished, un-
TIL the same are paid. The act specially
provides for any work done upon an en-
glne, threshing machine or we'll machine
Also that the lien for all work done on
that class of machinery shall be a first
hen on the property, taking precedence
of mortgage for the purchase price of
the machine. The theory of the black
smiths organization, which really in
splred the amendments to the bill. is
that the machine is practically valueless
until it is repaired, also that it has nc
earning capacity consequently the man
who puts labor on the broken machine
and supplies materials at considerable
cost and outlay of capital Is just as
much entitled to his pay as the man who
sold the machine in the first place in
fact the blacksmith claims that he has
been an important factor in assisting the
machine salesman to get his money.
The claim is made, in machinery circles,
that similar law was placed on the
statute books very soon after the organi-
zatlon of the state, but was soon repeal
ed. In the argument supporting the
passage of the new bill, many instances
were cited where machinists and black
smiths had been practically cheated out
of money for labor and supplies and had
been given the merry "ha-ha" by ma
chinery houses.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
New Council Meeting.

At the council meeting held Tuesday
night at the city hall the old council had
lot of business to wind up iii session
that lasted nearly two hours before the
new members took their seats Follow
ing the reading of the minutes it was de-
cided to amend them so as to have that
portion referring to the vote on the band
library appropriations read SO that fu-
ture action taken regarding these ques-
tions would not leave the old council
subject to censure The amendment to
minutes sets forth that the action taken
on these two questions at the election
was merely advisory and not legally
binding. though expressing the wish of
the people. The report of the tire de-
amount of s75 for the fires at the LeBar
house and the CIT. Northern water tank.
The council allowed the bills and also
confirmed the recently held election of
of new officers. The receut pu chase of
600 feet of new hose for the depart
ment was also given approval. The
complaint of the Ct Northern railroad
company that prouer efforts were not
made to handle the water tank fire was
given consideration but it was finally de-
cided that the railroad company had
little if any kick coming. In its in
cipient stages the fire was taken in hand
by the company's employees when appar-
emily it could have been squelched with
a few pals of water. The CT. Northern
also appears to have lost sight of the ia
vors received at the hands of both the
city authorities and our citizens during
the blockades of tn past winter The
business of the old council closed with
the allowing of number of bills.
When Aldermen Orton, Morrison and
Crawford took the seats at the table va
Gated by Messrs Sullivan, Meiklejohn
and Gordon the retiring aldermen, there
was general handshaking across the
table, but the next step taken diarmed
any idea that free for all pugilistic en-
counter would follow. The welcomes
and farewells in fact we're very touching
and effusively atfectionate. The nam
ing of new standing committees was de-
ferred until the next meeting. The Sc
lection of A. F. Gardner as president
and Jas. Brosnahan as vice president of
the council followed. Mayor Kopriva
then furnished the new council with
brief statement of the city's present IL
nacial status and prospective sources of
income for the present year. After re-
appointing DR.. Semple as health officer
an adjournment was taken.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
Cured Of Rheumatism.

Mr.Wm. Henry of Chattanooga Tenn.
had rheumatism in his left arms "The
strength seemed to have gone out of the
muscles SO that it was useless for work,
he says. 81 applied Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and wrapped the arm in flannel al
night, and to my relief found than the
pain gradually left me and the strength
returned. In three weeks the rheuma.
tism had disappeared and has not since
returned" Iftroubled with rheumatism
try few applications of Pain Balm
You are certain to be pleased with the
relief which it affords. For sale by N
e. McGruer.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
(OFFICIAL)
PROCEEDINGS.
OF THE
Township Assessors Meeting of
LANGDoN, N d., April l3. 1907.
CAVALIER COUNTY, y. d

''-''A'N'+'t A's
The annual meeting of the Assessors
of Cavalier county, North Dakota. was
held at the court house in the City of
Langdon. on Saturday. April Is, 1907,
at two o'clock, p. IN.
The following assessors were present,
viz: r. Waind, East Alma: A. G. Miller.
Sarles Village; John Akset, Montrose:
D. Mclaughlin, Harvey: D. W. Barker
Manila: NJ. H. Murphy. Langdon City:
W. III. Kitchen, Waterloo: Dan ]. Porter
Glenila; w. L. Pulford. Billings: G. Nj,
johnson. Elgin: f. Gareau. Olga: Ludwig
Peterson, Moscow: Halvor Torgeson,
Hope: Henry Mclean, Byron.
On motion Assessor Halvor Torgerson.
of Hope township, was chosen chairman
of the meeting, and Joseph Power,
secretary.
The board then proceeded to establish
a basis on which to assess the real
estate, and personal property for the
year 1907.
Moved by Assessor r. Waind, of East
Alma township, seconded by Assessor
G. NJ. johnson, of Elgin township, that
the real estate be assessed at from 81 SO
to 4.25 per acre. Carried.
Moved by Assessor Il. Waind, of East
Alma township, seconded by Assessor
ID. Mclaughlin, of Harvey township
that the basis of assessment for personal
property be the same as was established
for the year 1906, with the addition that
automobiles be assessed at from $50 to
1928 each. The motion carried.
The following is the basis of assess
ment for the year 1907:
Horses, one year old, from 81 to $40.
Horses, two years old from Sl2 to SIS.
Horses, three years old from $40 to $50
Stations, kept for service $75 to 1925.
Cattle one year old, So to So.
Cattle two years old, SO to $40
Cows: from $40 to SIS.
Work Oxen S15 to $50.
All other cattle SIS to $40.
Mules and Asses to be assessed at the
same rate as horses.
Sheep, 81 each.
Hogs from 81 to SIS each.
Bicycles to average So each.
Wagons, Carriages, ETC., from IS to S25
Organs, from $5 to 1926.
Pianos, from S25 to 500.
Binders from $5 to $25.
Press Drills and Seeders, SIS to $40.
Separators and Horse Powers, 1926 to $3.50
Engines and Boilers, $50 to 5000.
Household furniture one third of cash
value.
Structures on farm lands and i'm.
provements on government lands one
third of the value of the lumber. All
other property at fair and impartial
value to be determined by each assessor
Upon motion the meeting adjourned
EALvoR ToRGERsoN, JOSEPH Power,
Chairman. Secretary
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
AR'YE2 4E2 County.

Sewing machines at 1915 at McGruer
& Wolds.
The Munich cream cry opens for bust
ness May LIST.
Edison and Victor talking machines
for sale at McGruer & Wold's.
At Munich Mr.. and Mrs. Bishop
mourn the loss of twins, death following
few hours after their birth.
Snowflake, Man., is due to be made a
port of entry by the Canadian customs
officials, according to Manitoba papers.
Gypsine, all colors, recommended by
all painters as being the best wall finish
on the market. For sale by Mercer &
LAWN.
DR.. CORY, the we'll known M. D., at
Hannah recently underwent success.
full operation for appendicitis in
Chicago.
Hannah merchants have adopted
early closing for the summer months.
The hour is six o'clock, excepting Satur-
day nights.
Auctioneer Wienecke sold farm stock
and machinery to the amount of S27OC
at a sale held by Julius Gohl of Huron
township last week.
The proper ty of the townsite of Sarles
has been transferred to the newly in
corporated Farmers and Merchants Mort.
gage and Investment Co.
Milton schools are this spring taking
up the second year of high school work
This brings to Milton's special school
district $500 of state funds.
Usher L. Burdick, the statesman and
banker at Munich, is the authorized
distributor of free government seeds
over in his corner of the county.
Banker g. B. Mcmillan of Hannah has
new runabout automobile that will
make its appearance on the road as soon
as spring opens up sufficiently.
You will make no mistake by using
Chi-namel for your furniture and floors
AS a varnish stain it has no equal. 1t is
made to walk. Mercer & LAWN.
Exec. Com'r George Weir had one OF
the most successful auctions ever held
in the south end of the county last week.
The sales aggregated about 81 300.
Money always on hand for first and
second mortgage loans on Cavalier
county lands. Best of rates and con.
ditions. o. E. Thompson, cashier.
Farmers over Munich way have every.
thing in readiness for an early s? start
at seeding. Very little if any snow is
reported in that part of the county.
Gallo boasts of one of the finest six
teen piece bands in the northern part Of
the state since the consolidation of Gallo
and Trier's aggregations of horn blowers
DR.. Blackburn of Olga, was we'll up in
the list of the big class who were
examined last week for admission to the
practice of medicine and surgery in this
state.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
Farm Insurance. Lowest Rates
W. J. Mooney State Bank.

AS A result of the newly enacted
quarantine law on the Canadian side of
the line, several hundred carloads Of
settlers effects, including shipments of
live stock are tied up in the railroad
yards at Winnipeg. Reports state that
both horses and hive stock are dying in
the cars for the lack of food and water,
during the enforced detention of thirty
days, which the new law requires. Un-
less the Canadian government raises
this barrier farmers from the American
side of the line are likely to cool off in
their restlessness for cheap Canada
lands.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

Linen finished calling cards at this
Office.
If YOU are holding an auction sale
this spring let the DEMOCRAT Office
print your sale bills. Large or small
bills at moderate prices.
THE COURIER DEMOCRAT will be ready
to supply copies of the session laws of
1907 as soon as the legislature adjourns.
Any one desiring copy should leave his
order now. The price is 81.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

TENDERS WANTED-The school board of
Olga school district will receive tenders until
May 1st, 1907 for the moving of School House
placing said building on stone foundation.
The school board reserves the right to reject
any or all tenders that may be offered. For
further particulars apply to D. J. McKinnon.
president; or Thos. Creegan. clerk. Olga,
N. D. 37-39
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

Liebeler has seed oats for sale No
wild oats.
See w. j. Davidson, of Wales, n. D..
for bargains in first class pianos.-42
Sunday night of last week Walter
Goodman, a resident Of the western part
of the county, was successfully operated
! on for appendicitis at the Hannah hos
pital.
Osnabrock added another to its long
list of losses by fire last week when one
of the elevators burned to the ground.
The loss includes about 10000 bushels
of grain
DR.. &. W. Brooks has lett Munich
and will resume the practice of medical
at his old home town in Michigan. The
doctor recently sustained heavy loss
at Munich by fire.
At Sarles it is now Mayor Naismith if
you please. The spring election up in
the ex-governors town is said to have
been big enough to be properly called a
municipal campaign.
A correspondent of the Milton Globe
says the Gid is on at Union, with "His
Whiskers" sitting on it, but looking un,
easy, The Gid" is also supposed to be
on in Milton and other towns
The wedding occurred at the Rose
hill church last Sunday uniting John
Ems Jr., and Miss Buhler. The young
couple have for years past been well
known residents of Henderson town.
ship
Glenila school district voted last week
in favor of bonding the district for
$500, to be expended in erecting a
fine consolidated school at Calvin, which
is located in the centre of the town
ship.
New settlers from Iowa and Southern
Minnesota are already arriving at
Munich. Last week four families
reached there bringing with them
several cars of live stock and effects.
They are locating in Trier and Sievert
townships.
Sarles will build four-roomed two
story cement block school building this
summer at cost of $4,000, the bonds
for the same to be voted on at an elec.
tion to be held April 3Oth. The plans
of the building have been drawn by
Contractor Jas. S. Loynes'
Milton loses good citizen and Cava.
lier county an honest, hardworking
member of the democratic party in the
removal of j. w. Pomroy and his family
to Bismarck, where he goes to take
charge of the International Harvester
Co.'S, business in that part of the state
Osnabrock has now had three fires
this winter. Fortunately no lives were
lost, but the property loss is quite heavy
A fire always starts one a thinking as re-
CARDS his protection in case of that
dreaded enemy's visitation. We have
had several fires in Edinburg. One
especially, the most destructive of them
all. And it cast gloom over the entire
community by reason of two lives being
lost. We doubt that the fire protection
in Edinburg is sufficient Small as the
town is it needs some. And citizens
think it over.-Edinburg Tribune.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
DEALS IN DIRT.
Real Estate Transfers in Cavalier County Dur
ing the Past Week.

Real estate transfers as reported by
the Langdon Abstract Company, being
for week ending April 18th, 1907:
Henry Wilson and wife to William H.
Wilson swa 1o-iei SO -. - .s$s5oo 90
j. G. Tyvand and wife to Nellie Eng
Lots II and is Blk. 8 Milton N. D......S $3.50 90
Fred Horming and wife to Thomas Tap.
son Lots and Blk. Wales. N, D. :. $500 90
Louis T. Nokleby and wife and Peter O.
Sarles, N. b D........................ $1,000 90
Frank Villeneauve to Henry Porter VIZ
swl4 eh se14 4-16257 7..................$ $1,000 co
Carrie NJ Hanson to Nils Ottun s1s seA
13 nN neM 24-160 5S. $500 90
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

ROOMS TO RENT Furnished rooms. Apply
to Miss Annie Kelly. 80
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

LAND WANTED-10,0 600 Acres of Canadian land
j. T. Haight, Milton, N. d. 25-24*
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

FARM FOR SALE--A good quarter section in
Mt. Carmel township; S5 acres under Guilt
walton; 40 acres good wild prairie; hay
meadow good we'll; fair buildings; within
six miles of Wales and Dresden. For parti-
culars apply at this office 3Otf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

HOUSE TO RENT-Well built house in the
Fairview addition known as the Colvin pro-
perty. For particulars apply to n. +. Nc
Gruer Langdon. N. d. VI
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

EGGS FOR HATCHING-Ba plymouthRock
Eggs from good scoring birds for sale at 81 90
asetting of 13 eggs. Apply to N. F. Charrier,
Langdon, N. Oak. 37-4O
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18
v AMT ANT COLUMN QUINN!
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HOUSE FOR SALE Comfortable residence
for sale in Langdon city. For terms and
particulars apply to Dickson G. johnson, IS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-04-18

WANTED-Person to travel in home territory
salary So 80 per day aud expenses. Address }
A. Alexander, 125 Plymouth Place, Chicago.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-17
A DIRECT SLAP AT
GOVERNOR DENEEN
Meaning Resolution to lnvesti-
gate Election of Harahan of
Illinois Central.
TROUBLE is NOW BREWING
ISLATURE AND THE CHIEF Ex-
ECUTtVE OF THE STATE is
HIGHLY PROBABLE.
Publishers rressI

Springfield, H., Jan. I6.-The intro
duction in the senate of a seeming ly
innocent resolution providing for an
investigation of the recent election of
J. T. Harahan as president of the ILL
nois Central railroad precipitated the
first clash between the upper branch
of the assembly and the executive de-
9artment. The fact that Senator
Evans of Aurora introduced the reso-
luton brought the name of United
States Senator Hopkins to the front
in the matter. Friends of Governor
Deneen declare the Aurora senator
would not have taken such a signifi-
cant step without at least the sane
ton of Hopkins. IN any event the row
promises TO assume serious proper
tons, with not only the proposed suit
against the Illinois Central Railroad
company. but the United States sena-
torship two years hence at stake. The
resolution is generally taken as a di-
rect slap at Governor Deneen. While
providing ostensibly for an investiga-
ton of the recent election of Harahan,
the measure also provides for inquiry
into other facts concerning the rail
road. This clause, it is pointed out,
might give the assembly authority to
supersede the governor in the latter,s
already instituted. At
least it would have the effect of tying
up indefinitely the appropriation of
s150.000 asked by Governor Deneen
for the use of his department and that
of the attorney general for the prose
cution of legal proceedings against
the road. That Governor Deneen will
not submit quietly to such action was
evidenced in statement given out
from the executive offices. In this
statement the governor voices a
threat to recall the assembly into ex-
session in the event the
present session expires without the re-
luired appropriation.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-17
Basket Ball Players Have
High Hopes of Defeating
Rose Poly Friday Night.
ROSE HAS STRONG FIVE
GAME WILL BE PLAYED IN COLL
scum AND kIBBEYS WILL PLAY
BUSINESS COLLEGE IN AN
"OPENER."

The Earlham basket ball players
are practicing their hardest this week
In order to be in condition to defeat
Rose Polytechnic at the coliseum Fri
day evening.
The game will be a fiercely contest
ed one, since Rose Poly has defeated
the strong DePauw quintet, and the
Earlham five is showing up in form
that will outclass last years team
Chambers at forward is easily Earl
hams best player. Gem at center
Wilson forward, Birtch and Overman
guards, will be the probable line up
for Friday night.
The students have selected Happy
Wann and Sid Hutton for yell leaders
and are daily practicing their yells for
the game.
A game has been arranged be-
tween the Richmond business college
and Kibbeys for a curtain raiser.
The sale of seats has been good and
from all indications a large crowd will
witness the opening college game.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-17
DIXON A LOCAL PRODUCT
WAS STUDENT AT EARLHAM
New Senator From Montana was in
the Same Class With Preside mt
Kelly at the Quaker Institution in
1887 and '88.

President Kelly of EarIham is well
acquainted with Joseph M. Dixon,
who has Just been elected United
matter of fact President Kelly and
Mr.. Dixon were students in Earlham
at the same time The new United
States senator entered the college as
sophomore in 1887. and remained
there until the close of 1888. when
he returned to North Carolina. which
at that time was his home. Presi-
dent Kelly describes Mr.. Nixon as a
very bright young man, and says that
while a student he had aspirations
to enter the newspaper business.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-17

visited her sister Mrs. Earl Cain last
Thursday and Friday.
Huntsville is building a new NJ. T..
church.
The Economy and Greensboro bas-
ketball teams played u spirited game
last Thursday evening in Clarks
hall but Economy proved 10 be "up
against the real thing and was de
feated.
Mrs. Mabel Gwin and her little
daughter Carrie Josephine are visit
ing Ollie Scotland and wife this
week
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Il. Stanley and
daughter. Miss Susannah. spent Tues
day with Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Love.
Aren't we having prosperity i'm
chuncks? Take the Modoc Telephone
company which is owned principally
by farmers for instance Three
years ago she was mere baby but
now the young lady is in long dress
es and has found a hundred admirers
at So each per annum for her main
tenance.
Mrs. Glennie Ballenger is visiting
Rev. and Mrs. Thornburg of Knights
town.
DIR. Garner of Muncie was here last
Wednesday
Willie Hunnicut, who lives in Neb-
raska, could not attend the funeral of
his father because of the severe ill
ness of his wife.
Mrs. Effie Nease of Anderson. who
came to visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. James Jackson, has been very
sick the past week
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Scotland
have very sick child.
Mrs. John Taylor and daughter,
Mrs. Clyde Oler spent Saturday in
Richmond
w. b. Williams came back from
Indianapolis Saturday evening.
Jesse Stanley and family attended
church at Carlos City Saturday ev-
ening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Wolfe of Win
chester, visited Mr.. and Mrs. Ran
dolph Nelson over Sunday.
Frank Hunnicut, of Lopnis. Neb..
arrived here Saturday evening for a
visit with his many friends.
l.. d. Fisher is on the sick list
Mrs. Elizabeth Patten, Mr. and Mrs.
O. r. Hiatt visited relatives at
Greensboro Sunday.
Those that were in attendance at
the funeral of John Hunnicut from "A
distance were Thomas Jessup. of
Richmond. Walter Jessup of West
field, Earl Hunnicut of Lafayette,
Walter Hunnicut of Moreland. Henry
and Oliver Charles of Spiceland Mrs.
Ian in
ell of Cambridge City. Oliver Frazier
and Edith Scantland of Earlham, Ira
Johnson of Lynn, Jos. Dennis and
Dalton and Mrs. Stanley and family
and Mrs. Osborn of Bloomingsport,
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Charles and two sis
tiers of Fountain City.
The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1907-01-17
NONOGENARIAN STRICKEN
Jonathan Wright of Economy Suffer
ing From Paralysis at the Age of
Nnety-one Years.

Economy, Ind, Jan. IS, fSpl)-
Jonathan Wright, who will be ninety
one years old the fifteenth of this
month had paralytic stroke Friday
morning. 1t is thought that he will
recover and live to see many more
happy birthdays. Mr. Wright is a
little older than the late John Hun
nicut, who was buried Saturday and
is also older than Mrs Rebecca Ed
wards who was thought to be the old
est person in this vicinity. since the
death of Mr. Hunnicut.