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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

Although it was thirty,years since she
had visited that section Mrs. Page re-
membered the various points of country
as though it we're but recently she had
been there. She enjoyed her visit there
very much and while there met some of
the friends she had known there nearly
halt a century ago. She continued in
the best OF health and spent much time
out doors. The day before her death
she referred to the promise of Mrs. Bel
LANCER to come and asked her daughter
to look out for her, saying that she
thought she would see her coming very
soon. She retired early, as was her
custom. Her son-in-law, who was ex-
pecting threshers, arose at 4 o'clock on
Tuesday morning. Mrs. Page was at
that time sleeping soundly and breath
ing regularly. Three hours later when
of the family went to call her to
breakfast she was dead, having evident.
ly passed away while asleep and without
a pain. She had recently expressed a
to be buried by the side of her
mother and her last wish was gratifed.
Mrs. Pages mother, Mrs. jeanette Pelky
was ia years old at the time of her
death. Mrs. Page did not show her
great age, her face being comparatively
full and free from wrinkles. She had
never used glasses and was an adept
the needle up to the time of her
death, dong the most delicate of lace
work with great skill. She had worn
out three sets of false teeth, and lived
heartily to the last. She had long been
held in the highest esteem by all who
knew her.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
Has Japan an Ulterior Motive2

Has Japan an Interior Motive?
That the case Of Japan and the Unit
ed States in the Pacific has not been
well understood in Europe and on the
Atlantic coast of this country is the
opinion of Editor De Young Of the San
Francisco Chronicle. Recently Mr.. De
Young spoke as follows to a reporter
who interviewed him In Paris:
The idea Of dispatching the fleet to the
Pacific shows long headedness by the
government. Considering the way Japan
sprang upon Russia when Russia was un-
prepared and while negotiations were in
progress, 1t is the duty Of the United
States government to send the fleet to the
Pacific in advance of any serious friction.
There appears to be something behind
the present Japanese attitude. II they
have any Interior motive in view they can
spring upon us, seize the Philippines and
Hawaiian Stands and fortify them so it
will be almost impossible to recover them.
1t will take months for the fleet to get
to the Pacific. 1t Is we'll known in Cali
fornia hat thousands Of Japanese SOL
diers, men and officers Of the late war,
are now in Hawaii. Working on sugar
plantations are some 10000 or 15,000-a nu-
cleus large enough, in fact, to take the
islands were a Japanese feet to furnish
them with ar7ls.
I say the japanese are seeking a cause
to be trritated. They are planning an ex-
cuse for future action, for otherwise the
causes for their protests are too small
The school matter and the trouble in
the japanese restaurant were too triv-
ial, Mr.. De Young thinks, to lay the
people Of California open to the charge
of C. prejudice. The restaurant af-
fair, he said, has been unduly magni-
fed, and it might have occurred under
like circumstances in an Italian or a
German restaurant in any city Of the
land. The local view Of the school
question he sets forth in these terms:
Critics seem to forget we lost twenty
six schoolhouses In the great fire. Tenn
porarily we tried to house the school chill
dren as best we could in wooden struc-
lures. In order not to discriminate we
Immediately erected in Chinatown, where
most Of the Chinese and Japanese live, a
school for Mongolians. There was no feel
Ing against Japanese. Their children at
tending school are only n~inety-three in
number. They are clean. nice. cute chill
dren, to whom no one could object. Our
kindness was met by the statement that
Japanese were not Mongolians. Their OBJ
lection to going with Chinese was the
only exhibition of race prejudice notice.
able. This isolation was simply a tenn
porary expediency.
The charge that the people Of San
Francisco are imbued with race preju-
dice Mr.. De Young resented with much
spirit. He said that his home city is as
cosmopolitan as Paris and all races are
represented in its population. More
over, they are at peace with one an
other.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
Alaska's Hidden Wealth.

When Secretary Seward purchased
Alaska for the United States it was
valued by the Russians who had ex-
plotted it solely on account of its furs
and fisheries. That was forty years
ago, and we have made great strides
in developing other sources of wealth.
1t is probably rich in nearly all the
commercial minerals.
For many years the United States
government has been Investigating the
mineral fields of Alaska and also the
water supplies available for mining
operations. This season there are elev-
en- scientific parties in the territory
prosecuting geologic and topographic
surveys. 1t is believed that coal will
be found In sufficient quantities to
make railroading and the reduction of
mineral ores profitable. The popula.
ton Of Alaska is becoming permanent,
and it Is predicted that there is a soil
there capable of agricultural develop
ment which will feed all the toilers
who may be attracted to the territory.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

A bazaar will be held on Nov. 18th,
10Th, and 18th by the ladies of the Catho-
lie Church of Olga. They have it we'll
organized and by hard work mean to
make a success of it.
Since Frank Delling has taken hold
of our telephone line toMilton the service
has been all that could be desired and
every farmer along the line should have
a phone. The charges are very reason-
able.
DR.. Robillard was called to attend the
sol of Alfred Godair. The boy fell from
a water tank upon which he had climbed
during dinner hour, and broke his leg
above the knee. At last report he is do
ing we'll.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
P
OLGA

Miss Tillie Cregan Is visiting friends
near Walhalla.
Rev. Father Berne visited Mt. Carmel
on Saturday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Cleary, of Mclean
were Olga visitors on Sunday last.
Rev. Father Berne has returned from
a trip to Winnipeg and other points.
Rev. Father Berne is busy preparing
for a concert to be given during the ba-
zaar.
Merchant j. B. Beauchamp has his
store packed with a fine stock of fall
goods.
We hardly expect that Olga township
will be divided, there being too large a
petition against division.
Threshing is drawing to a close around
here. The yield is poor on the prairie,
but very good on all scrub land.
M. A. Plante, one of our large farmers,
has five gang plows turning over the
rich loan ready for next years crop.
A large meeting of the G. o. F. was
held in their hall on Tuesday last. Fiji
teen new members we're admitted to the
order.
Mrs. j. B. ~Beauchamp, who went to
Montreal to attend the funeral of her
mother, is detained by the sickness of
her sister.
Joseph McGauvran,..Sr, of Langdon,
was welcome visitor amongst US over
Sunday 1t seems quiet familiar to see
him on our streets
Mrs. Farrell of Langdon expects to
shortly organize a Court of Ladies Cath.
Ollie Order of Foresters as soon as the
necessary arrangements can be made.
Professor Cregan was passing the CT.
CARS around during the past week to eel
citrate the arrival of a ten pound girl al
his home. DR.. Blackburn reports al
we'll.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
WAS lo5 YEARS OLD.
Old Lady As ed About IO5 Years Laid to Rest
in Olga Cemetery Last Thursday.

On Thursday OF last week were laid to
rest in the cemetery of the Catholic
church at Olga the earthly remains of
Mrs. John Page, aged about los years
and recognized as the oldest resident of
North Dakota. The funeral took place
in the presence of a vast of
people representing practically the entire
population for miles around the village
of Olga. The service was conducted by
Rev. FIR. Berne and the remains placed
in a grave besides those of her mother
who died there some forty years ago.
Some interesting facts regarding this
aged pioneer resident are presented in
brief sktch of her life below:
Mrs. Page, who was nearly los years
of age, and the oldest resident of North.
Dakota, was born of Metis parents on
the site of the present city of Winnipeg,
at that time one of the posts of the
Northwest fur company. She lived
there and in that vicinity for half a
century, was married there to Joseph
Page, and reared a family of eighteen
children, consisting of one son and
seventeen daughters. They participated
in stirring scenes during the long years
of strife between the warning fur com
panies during the early part of the
nineteenth century. Something over
sixty years ago MI. Page was in charge
of a trading post for the fur company
near the site of the present city of Penn
bina. They made a number of trips to
lie Grand Fork as the trading post at
that time on the site Of the present! city
of Grand Forks. There were no white
people within many miles of here at that
time and the buffalo roamed over the
valley in large herds. Some forty years
ago they removed to the settlement at
Olga, where some of their people lived.
Mr.. Page died there about thirty years
ago, at the age of ninety-seven years.
Mrs. Page has made her home in Grand
Forks most OF the time since the death
of her husband, and for the past twenty
years has made her home WIFI a
daughter there. Abou' two years ago
she fell down a long fight of stairs.
sustaining a broken rib and other in
juries, which at the time it was believed
would prove fatal, but within an lncredi-
bly, short time she was entirely recovered
and has been in excellent health ever
since. In July last her daughter, Mrs.
Charette, living at Olga, SURPRISED
her mother and sisters here by making
them a visit. going down to SEQ the.state
fair, as she expressed it. While she was
there Mrs. Page expressed a desire to
accompany her home for a visit. When
some doubt was expressed of her ability
to withstand the long ride of twenty
miles from Langdor, which the trip
would involve, she remarked that il Mrs
Charette, who is oyer seventy years
of age, didn't mind it, she didn't think
it would bother her very much and ar
engagements we're made for her to make
the trip, Mrs. Bellanger promising her
mother that when she wanted ~Dtosreturn
home that she would come up and &C
company her back to Grand Forks.
They stopped at Langdon a day OF two
and rested and then drove out to Olga.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
LAST week the wheat markets Of this

LAST week the wheat markets OF this
country and Europe we're stirred up as
they had not been since the famous
Letter deal in 1898. The big jump in
prices occurred last Thursday when
wheat reached a top figure here in
Langdon of S1.O5. Cash wheat led the
advance in all markets. In Minneapolis
No. i Hard-touched s1.2O, which is with
ve'cents Of the price predicted by
the leading bulls months ago. No.
Northern brought from $1.18 to s1.19;
No. 2 Northern from $1.16 to s1.17 and
it was a very poor grade Of wheat that
did not command better than a dollar a
bushel. e9'
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
AUCTION SALE DATES:

The following is a list auction sales to
be held by Auctioneer Wienecke in
various parts of this county during the
first half of the present month:
October 1O-Paul %Janowski, Munich.
October 1l-Mrs. Westman, Nekoma.
October II ia Preusche, Langdon.
October 14-George Thaler, Langdon.
October 15-Don sandison, Langdon.
October 16 -Robert Newly, Iona.
October 17-Jos. Pershe, Munich.
October Pr. Maynard, Egeland.
October 31-George Agar, Langdon.
November 5-B. Baragar, Olga.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
LADIES LIST,
Notice.

All persons owing Drs. Semple & Nc
Queen arc hereby notified to pay their
accounts as DR.. Semple is Withdrawing
from practice and is leaving the country.
These accounts must absolutely be paid
at once to avoid trouble and costs.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

"Agents for mutual life insurance
companies shall not during business
hours solicit votes for directors of their
companies, says the new insurance cleo
ton law signed by Governor Hughes.
That's like saying that no. bunko sharp
shall work except in evening dress. A
milder remedy for a great scandal was
never suggested.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
AHEAD OF ALL.

1 take great pleasure in recommend
ing Aaker's Business College to anyone
desiring a good, thorough business
education. 1 have attended other
schools where the business courses were
taught, but find that the A. b. @. is
more up-to-date and far ahead of any OF
them. I know that the A. B. G. has
more calls for Bookkeepers and Steno.
graphers than they can supply. Wish.
ing the A. B. @. all kinds of success, I
remain. .
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

The editor of a Portuguese newspa-
per has been fined 100000 reis for
abusing his privileges as a molder Of
public opinion. The amount Of the
penalty looks impressive and suggests
the ruin of the victim. But in Ameri-
can money it is only $3.50.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
Teachers Examination

determination of applicants for teach
er's certificates will be held at Munich
and Langdon on Friday and Saturday
October 25th and Goth.
b. E. GROOM,
Co. Supt of Schools.
Dated at Langdon, October, 9th, 1907
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
LIQUOR LICENSE OR TAX NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that a government tax
receipt for special tax on the business Of retail
OF 5arles North Dakota, on the 6tE day OF July
AID: 1907, which said tax receipt is posted in
the drug store GU Lot $ Block 10, town Of Sarles
building ~ owned by q. f. Erskina and Erskine
q Greiner isthe LESSOR Of said property, where
said tag receipt is posted.
Dated the 18th day Of October A. ID. 1907
1914 ERSKINE q GRETNER.
Holder OF said Governments Tax REQ ,ipt.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

At the age of Lightweight Julia Ward
Howe finds that the world is getting
better and better. No doubt she is let
ting some II else do the worrying
over the grocery bill now.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

Japan owes over a billion dollars,
and no doubt some Of the mikado's
people have pipe dreams about wiping
out the debt with a huge war in
IDENTITY.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
They Make You Feel Good.

The pleasant purgative effect ex-
perienced by all who use Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets, and the
healthy condition of the body and mind
which they create makes one feel joyful.
Price, 25 cents. Samples free at N. e.
McGruer's drug store.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

The problem of aerial navigation still
presents it's original difficulty. There
are numerous methods of getting under
way, but the question of how to alight
in safety is not c~onclusively answered.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

Russian troops actually arrested
some peasants who were clubbing
Jews to death on the Austrian frontier.
Hitherto the custom has been for the
troops to join in the massacre.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

Japan doesn't like foreigners at home,
but somehow Tokyo manages to be
kind to a free Filipino junta estab-
lished there.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
Advertised Letter List.

The following list of uncalled for let
tiers have been received at the Langdon
post Office, during the week ending
Thursday, Oct 18th, 1907.
GENTS LIST.
P, P. Koedned r.. E, Ruth
Theodore Thompson Hendry Boldus
Wardalem SCHNEIDER H. Braun
Allan Block Mary Barber
johnson Aune.
LADIES LIST.
Miss Nina Dishis Maggie Henderson
Miss Alta Umbarger Miss Niltie Thorsby
y Parties calling for any of the above
letters will state that they have beer
advertised and be required to pay a
charge of cent for advertising.
JOHN McGAuvRAN. Postmaster.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

For farm loans Mooney & Johnstons
is the only place.
Linen finished calling cards at this
office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

1t is lucky that there is no way ofT
calculating the probability Of war from
a given amount Of war talk.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

New Norway already has a cruiser
poking around Honduras to defend
Norwegian rights.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

HORSES FOR sALE-Team Of work borsas for
sale. Abargain if bought at once. Also set
q heavy work harness. r. B. Falconer, Lang
dou N. U. TIT
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
WHEAT MARKET.

Prices corrected up to noon Thursday, Oct.
II. 1907. BY Agent F. r. Lilly, of the Armenia
Elevator Co., Langdon, N. Oak.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
Yours very truly,

VI W. V1ONONN.
Easily, N. D. Oct. 9Th, 1907.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

FEED AND LIVERY BARN-For sale Or
rent, the barn at rear of Schulke's store has
been recently remodled. Price and terms
upon application to Mrs. Anne O'Brien. Aft
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

LAND FOR SALE-A homestead two and one.
half miles east of Wales, together with a state
eighty located two miles east of homestead.
Wales N. d. IF
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

PONY FOR SALE-Shetland pony. outfit in
Guides driving harness and buggy. ENQUIRE
at the hardware store or of Mrs. 3. +. B.
Mercer, Langdon, ND. Gig
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

TAKEN UP-During the first week in October
at my place five miles east of Langdon, one
year.old heifer, color red with white star in
forehead. Same can be had upon proof of
ownership and payment Of expenses incurred
including advertising. Otherwise it will be
disposed of as provided by law. Address
John schistel, Langdon. N. D. 12-14
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

S ALESMEN WANTED-To look after orr in
terest in Cavalier and adjacent counties.
salary or Commission. Address The Harvey
Oil Co. Cleveland, o.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

FOR RENT Suitable living rooms in the
Opera House Block, steam heat and electric
light. Prices reasonable apply, R. T. Burke
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

SIRAYED-From my farm in Olga township,
an Iron Grey Mare, branded on the shoulder,
Weighing about 1100pounds. She is nine years
old. Finder please notify me and receive
suitable reward. Sever Berger Milton. 10-13*
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

FARMS FOR sALE-Nine 40 acre lots, situat-
ed in Sections IS and SO, Twp. 1852, Range IS,
IN Loan township. Terms SIS cash per acre.
or $16 por acre one-third cash and time for
balance. John j. StiYaland. OLGA My qtf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

FARM FOR sALE--Within one mile north
east of Langdon, 160 acres all under %cultiya-
tlou except 20 acres fenced pasture, house
eosflng S2,GG00, also good barn and other
sale and price seeJas. Lindsay, Langdon,
North Dakota. ar
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

HOUSE FOR SALE-Comfortable residence
particulars apply to Dickson & Johnson So
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

TAKEN UP-Came to my place at Olga on the
n. W. Section 9, Town 161 Range 81, on Tues
day, October 9Th, 1907, ten head of cattle as
follows: One black COW, 8 years old, with
years old; one red cow 5 years old; one Black
heifeEtwo years, old, no horns; one white
helfer, year old. no horns; one red steer, 2
CALVES Owner please pay charges and take
fiock away. Frederick Charbonneau Olga,
N. OAK. II
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17
WMANI Cey= M

A DVERTISEMENTS will be inserted in this
Il column for One Cent q Word each insertion
NO advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
town orders. The rate for the Insertion of
business locals among pure reading matter will
hereafter be ten cents perl;ca each insertion,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

BLACKSMITH oUTFIT-Complete black
Schneider, Iona N. d. q
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

GIRL WANTEp-Competent girl for general
VIM. Stevenson, Langdon N. D, 81
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

L~OST-From my place in Mt. Carmel township
tour white pigs about two weeks old. They
s5raIed away on or about September 81.
hoehmstedt, Mt. Carmel, N. D. 10
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

LOST--Strayed from my farm near Clyde on or
a ! Sept 18th, one bay mare, weight about
forehead. Finder will please notify Nelson
Herbert, Clyde N. D. u
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

LAND WANTED-1O,OW Acres of Canadian land
J.I. dalght, Milton, N. D. 25-24*
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

FOR SALE-Poolr room building and fixtures
at Loma. For particulars address P. O. Box
81, iona ND. 11.14*
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

RENT-House and furnished Rooms.
Apply to Annie Kelly. 1918.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

HOUSE O SALE-Good eight room Ii use
on Fifth street, will sell cheap as 1 am going
seated carriage. Price and particulars upon
application to A. +. Gardner. Langdon. 9
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

FOR sALE-Comfortable five room
house and barn, good residence property on
Sixth street, Langdon, near Baptist church.
Apply to Stanis Desrosiers. II
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-17

APPRENTICES WANTED-For dress making
at the Boyd department store. Apply at once,