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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-10
DEATH OF N. E. McGRUfR.
A Well Known Pioneer Lansdon Resident and
Business Man Passes Away ~

OuSInSSS NoN ToSSOS AWAY
Saturday afternoon at about three
o'clock N. E. Nc. .Gruer, one OF the oldest
and best known citizens of Langdon,
breathed his last at the McGruer home
on Fifth street. Mr.. McGruer had only
been ill in bed few days, though for
at least three weeks previous he had suf-
fered from an acute attack of brochitis.
He was up and able to be Gown town on
Monday of the same week he died, but
the illness on Friday took serious turn,
from that time, there being little or no
hope of recovery. Nicol Even McGruer
was born at Williamstown, in the county
of Glengary, Canada, on June End 1860,
and came first to North Dakota nearly
twenty five years ago. He located in
Langdon in 1889, succeeding to the bus
mess of the Langdon Pharmacy at the
time of the death of his brother, Jas. d.
McGruer some ten years ago. He was a
man of wide business ability whose pop
ularity extended over the entire county
and underneath characteristic reserve
extended staunch friendship to many
who in life valued high his qualities Of
heart and mind and now mourn one
whose benefactions we're bestowed in 9
quiet unobtrusive way where support
could find appreciation.
The deceased is survived by an aged
mother, who lives with an only daughter
Mrs. Deisher, at Calumet, Mich, the
latter arriving here Tuesday in time to
attend the funeral. There are also three
brothers living, Druggist Dan McGruer,
of Hannah, being almost constantly at
the bedside during his brothers last ill
ness. The remaining two brothers, A.
D. and John McGruer have not been
heard from for years. Bereavement is
also keenly felt at the loss by Mrs. j. D..
McGruer and her family, with whom de-
ceased made his home ever since COM
to Langdon.
The funeral held Tuesday afternoon
from the Presbyterian church was one
of the largest attended in Langdon, at
the cemetery the Masonic lodge took
charge of the remains the members OF
the order attending the funeral in a body
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-10

A. G. Kirby, a highly esteemed Han
nah man leaves Monday for Toronto
Veterinary College to take practical
course in that institution. He was head
miller here for some, years and later
took charge of the Winter & Ames Co.,
elevator here. He is a lover of good
horse and will find his new calling to
his taste. Many friends here regret his
departure and wish him success.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-10
AUCTION SALE DATES:

The following is list auction sales to
be held by Auctioneer Wienecke in
various parts Of this county during the
first half of the present month:
October 4-Joseph Pershe, Munich. .s
October 9-Carl Tulberg, Weaver.
October 10-Paul Janowski, Munich.
October 1l--Mrs. Westman, Nekoms.
October 12 y. "a Preusche, Langdon.
October 14-George Thaler. Langdon.
October 15-Don Sandison. Langdon.
October 16 Robert Newly, Iona
October 17-Jos. Pershe, Munich.
Octpber 22F. Raynard, Egsland.
October 81 George Agar. Langdon. 4
November 5-B. Baragar, Olga IN s55
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-10
THE CHURCH AND THE THEATRE.
A Popular Attraction at Laaqdon Opera House
Saturday kiQht Next Week.

The new play, alfalfa, appeals not
only to the theatre-goers but to the
church. goers as we'll. They are drawn
to it by its moral atmosphere, it's simpli-
city and naturalness. That is one rea-
son it has contributed to make good
while plays of less moral stamina have
utterly failed. No other has received SO
much favorable comment from thechrnch
as has "Alfalfa" for its clean, wholesome
story its natural sweetness, its clean
humor and moral atmosphere. Itwears
a moral halo. 1t is a light that shines at
the Langdou Opera House just one night
Saturday, Oct, 26.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-10
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, 1907-10-10

had visited with the Beauchamps at
Olga on two different occasions and wps
we'll known by most of the people there.
She leaves family Of four daughters
and two sons.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-10
CHILD POISONED.
I've Year Old Boy Near Munich Has Close
Call From Death.


The two-year old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mic Berg of Gallo, narrowly escaped
death by poisoning Monday afternoon.
During the absence from the room of
his mother for few minutes, the little
fellow succeeded in reaching bottle of
medicine placed on cupboard and
drank part of the contents. The mother
on her return discovered what had hap
pened, and Mr.. Berg, who had just re-
turned from business trip, took in the
situation, seized the child and started
for Munich as fast as his team could 60.
DR.. Young administered antidotes and
the little fellow was kept on his feet and
moving until about 10 o'clock, when he
was pronounced out OF danger. The
little fellow at present writing is doing
nicely. Dr.. Young certainly had his
hands full for q few hours, for while he
was attending to the child Mr.. Helten
was brought in and he had to look after
him also. Fortunately everything came
out all right, thanks to kind providence
and the skill and good Judgment used
by the doctor. Munich Herald.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-10

VIM. Flummerfelt arrived 10 the city
Friday from Seattle called here to look
after legal matters. He left. yesterday
taking the 500 line train ont Of Iona.
Attorney JEFF NJ. Myres Of Grafton is
q visitor in the city on legal business
this week.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-10

The only G. A. Smith was here from
Dillon, Mont, the first of the week
looking after more of Cavalier county's
highbred horses.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-10

POSJ O1Hce, UuTIHg JIG Week endlne
Thursday, Oct 10th, 1907.
GENTS LIST.
R. W. S. Blackwell C. Brownel
Daniel Burns John Brice
Harvey Cuener g. A. Wigley Watcleth
Robt Times (2) Joe Delnrane.
Willie Hennesey R. Danilson
WI. Leaf X. Warmth (2)
N. Kakovzin Mr.. McKorth
Jim Kuppe Otto Bergeyist (4)
LADIES LIST.
Mrs. j. Manns Mrs. Olive Davis
Parties calling for any of the above
letters will state that they have beer
advertised and be required to pay a
charge of one cent FOR advertising.
JOHN McGAUvRAN. Postmaster.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-10

For Teddy bear belts go to Kelly's.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-10
Advertised Letter List.

The following list of uncalled for let
ters have been received at the Langdon
post office, during the week ending
Thursday, Oct 10th, 1907.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1907-10-10

q DIR. Daniels and Mrs. Daniels re-
turned recently from q trip to Washing
ton, jamestown exposition, New York
and Niagars Falls. They had q delight.
ful time and are loud 10 praise Of the.
beautiful sights among the mountains
OF the east. q
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10
The Stuffed Calf.

A stuffed calf stood in the barnyard.
What is that stuffed calf for?" ask
ed the city a +.
st milks the cows" said the pretty
dairymaid.
go on"
Its a fact" said the dairymaid,
laughing. "You see, cow mothers won't
give down their milk to us humans.
We may tug at their udders all we
will. No milk ONE They are saving
1t for their calves.
Their calves probably are veal cut
let's by this time. sc we. get around
the cow mothers by standing beside
them one of these figures. The COW
feels the tug at her udder. She looks
round and sees the figure. In her stu.
pidity she thinks her child is nursing.
and-bZZ, BIZ, bzz-the milk that had
been withheld now streams down free
ly into the pail."-New Orleans Times
Democrat.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10
PROBATE

David s. Moody estate, Derby. Admin
istrator's inventory returned.
Mary Susan Barnes estate, Derby. Corn
missioners' commission extended for six
months from this date.
Rosetta w. Coolidge estate, Lowell. Ad-
ministrator presents his account. Referred
to June "a, 1907.
Lois G. Kelsey trust estate, Derby. Trus-
tee presents his annual account. Referred
to July 2, 1907.
Charles w. Wheeler estate, bury.
Administrative settles her account. De-
cree of distribution made.
Fred B. Conner estate, Barton. Apprais-
ers' inventory returned.
Louis Demars estate, Greensboro. Adj
ministrator settles bis account. Assign
ment made to widow.
w. Z. Curtis estate, Lowell. Admins
traitor settles his account. Decree of dis
%tribution made.
Lucy s. Reed estate, Barton. License
granted to sell real estate.
Alpheus D. Lane estate, Newport. VIII
filed for probate by Emma s. Lane, execu
trix therein named. Referred to June "a
1907, at Newport.
Octave Anair estate, Greensboro. Exec
utor's inventory returned.
Fred s. Paquin estate, Derby. Commits
sioners' report returned.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10
Don'ts for Our Youth.

Don't forget 10 be a gentleman
wherever you are.
Dou't forget that your parents and
teachers are older than you in expe-
rience as we'll as years.
Don't think that because you have
education enough for a boy or girl
sixteen years old that you have ed
ucation enough for a man or woman
forty yearso old.
Don't think lightly of the plan to
live as we'll now as you will wish you
had lived when you r forty.
Don't think that it adds to your
manhood or womanhood to speak dis
respectfully of your parents or to as
sert that you are above their
authority.
Don't be afraid to have your speech
perfectly free from impurity or
profanity.
Don't think you have done a smart
thing to get out of a scrape by lying.
You haven't. You have only played
the coward.
Don't sanction by word, laugh, or
look, any impure, ~irreverent, or pro-
fame word.
Don't waste your time In argument
with any n who, having lived Ions
enough to come to the years of un
Outstanding, has so little appreciation
of the benefits conferred by religion
as to let their standard of wit b
mockery of religion and it's followers
Don't be afraid or ashamed to be
truehearted, whole hearted Christian
yourself, That sort of a Christian
the worlds greatest need.
MARTHA q. BOILAND.
Chester. vt.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10
Adeline T. Harrimap's Will.

STATE OF VERMONT. In Probate Court
Orleans District, IS. held at New
port in SAID District, on the 18th day of
Nav A. d. 1907.
An instrumt mt purpoTting to he the last
Will and Testament Of Adeline It. Wiley, late
OF Barton in said District, deceased, being
presented to the Court by w c. Twombly exc
cutor therein named for Probrte 1T is ordered
by said Court, that all persons concerned
therein be notified to appear at 3 session OF
said Court, to be held st b. F. ID. Carpenters
Office at Barton Landing in said District, on
the 21th day of June AID. 1907, and show cause,
IL any they may have, against the Probate OF
said will; for which purpose, IL is further
ordered that 3 copy of this record OF this
order be published three weeks successfully
in the ORLEANS COUNTY MoNIToR, q news
paper printed at Barton, VT, previous to said
time q pointed for hearing.
BY the Court. Attest,
2l.2I F. E. ALFRED, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of Daniel A. Mcdonald

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Orleans, Commissioners to receive, exam
ire and &C Just all claims and demands of all
persons against the estate of Daniel A. MELON
Aid late OF Elk City, Idaho. to wit OF Barton In
said District, deceased, and ali claims exhibit
ed in offset thereto, hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purposes aforesaid, at
the Office of J. N. Webster, on the
10th day OF June and 18th day of November
next, from one O'Clock p. M, until three
O'Clock p. M on each OF SAID days,
and that six months from the 18th day
of. May A. ID. 1907, is the time
limited BY said Court for said creditors to
present their claims to us for examination
and allowance.
Dated at Barton, VT, this 9th day OF
May, A. ID. 1907.
j. N. WEBSTER, ICom,
22-24 II. T. SEAVER, N"m"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of Esther E. ellis

The undersigned. having been appointed by
lhs Honorable PROBATE Court for the District
nf orleans. Commissioners, TO receive. eT-
anime and adjust all claims and demands OF
an persons against the estate OF Esther
gUis late OF Barton in said district,
deceased and ali claims exhibited in offset
hereby give notice that we viii meet
for the purposes aforesaid At the once OF
Whipple Frehch A Co on the 2bt1 DAY OF June
and fsth dav Of November next, from two
o'clock %. m, until four O'Clock y. m each
~ aid DAYS. and that six months from the
sth day Of May, A. D., 1907, IL the time limit
ed bv said Court for said creditors TO present
their claims 20 US for examin alton and al
DATED at Barton Landing this 18th day OF
May A. d.. 1907.
q. y SMITH, Commr,s
ma II. NJ. NIPPLE,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE,
Estate of 7. B. Johnson

The undersigned, having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
Of Orleans, Commissioners, to receive, ex-
anime and adjust all claims and demands of
an persons against the estate OF It. b Johnson
late Of Albany in said District, deceased, and
All claims exhibited in tffset thereto, hereby
Five notice that We will meet for the purposes
Aforesaid, at the late residence OF I Ii. John
son on the 18th day Of June and 18th day OF
October next, from one O'Clock p. M, unit !
four O'Clock, PM, each OF said days, and that
siT months from the % day oil Al rl A. d.,
1907 is the time limited by said Court for said
creditors to present their claims to us for
examination and allowance.
dated at Albany this 20 day Of May A. D.
1907.
E. NJ. GALLAGHER, Com,rs
R2.q4 G. b. BUTLER,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
Estate of Nathaniel johnson

The undersigned. having been appointed by
the Honorable Probate Court for the District
of Orleans, Commissioners, to receive, exam,
inc and adi ust all claims and demands OF an
Johrson late Cf Albany in said District,
deceased, and all claims exhibited in OFFSET
thereto hereby give notice thatwe Will meetfor
the purposes aforesaid, at the late re sidence
OF Nathaniel Johnson on the 18th gay OF June,
and 2s.h day of October next, from one
O'Clock D. m. until four O'Clock p. M, eachtof
aid DAYS, and thai six months from the 18th
day Of May A d., 1907, is the time limited by
said Court for said creditors 10 present their
claims to us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Albany VT, this 70 tn day OF May
A. D., 1907.
E. NJ. GALLAGHER, lCommr,s
22.24 O. b. BUTLER, ~
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10
Hon. Amory Daivison's Will

STATE OF VERMONT In Probate Court
ORLRANs DISTRICT, 50. held at Newport. in
said District, or the 18Th day OF May
A.. ID. 1907.
An instrument p%urporting TO be the last
will and testament Of Hon. Amory Dawson, late
Of Craftsbury, In said district, deceased, being
presented to the Court by Portus DAWSON,
executor therein uamed, for Probate 1t is or
dered oy said court, that all persons concern.
ed therein be notified to appear at a session OF
said court, to be held at the Probaye ONCE
AZ Newport, IN said district, OF the l9tb
day Of June, A. ID 1907, and show cause, II
any they may have, against the Probate OF ssld
wlflfor which purpose, it is furtherordered that
acopy Of this reco "a of this order be p1blish-
ed three weeks successfully in the Orleans
County Monitor, a newspaper pTintei al
Barton, previous to said time appointed ioi
hearing.
PA f. e. ALFRED, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10
1T ALL DEPENDS UPON.

Do you remember the old story OF
the two children of the slums, crouch
ing one cold, stormy night behind a
pile of boards, set slantwise against
the walls of a deserted warehouse IN
London? It was bitterly cold. The
sharp wind pierced like arrows
through the scanty clothing of the
little waits, and the snow and sleet
stung the pinched white faces upturn-
ed to the gray winter sky. AS they
chung closely together for added
warmth, the boy said softly;
"Say, Mary, I was just wonderin'
what little boys and girls would do
to- night that didn't have n nice
warm boards to keep the cold out"
q The boy preached, not exactly the
gospel of contentment, for content
ment is mainly a passive virtue; but
he taught the rarely mastered art of
making the best of it. The impersonal
sit" in this case stands for our sur
roundings-the mass of material out
side ourselves, which we use, or which
oftener uses us, as its passive instru-
ment. What the t"best" is, depends
upon what capacity or native force
there is in US.
Giotto in his hoyhood drew pictures
of the street fegears of Florence
with a burnt stick, using a smooth
stone for a canvas. His materials
were poor, but he made the best OF
them, and in the midst of hundreds
who never had a thought above or
beyond theE sqralid life they were
living. Giotto rose to be recognized
leader of Italian painters, as great in
; his art as was his contempory, Dante.
in the field of literature. Hugh Miller
worked for fifteen years as stone ma
son, lodging with others of his craft II
wretched barracks, W were
} frequently flooded in wet weather by
water from the neighboring swamp
> and SOL poorly rooted that he tells us
that he was often awakened at night
by the "raindrops splashing upon my
face where I lay abed." The WORK
t was hard and the hours long, bu'
Miller found time in the evenings ant
in the enforced leisure of the winte
d season to prosecute his studies an
observations. Describing his life a
y Niddery, near Marlborough, he says
"The one-roomed cottage which
:. shared with three other inmates, didn'
n~tpresent all tine possible convenienc
for study, but it had a little tab
in a corner, at which I contrived t
write a good deal, and my bookshelf
p already exhibited from twenty t
IS, thirty volumes picked up Saturda
Is evenings at the bookstalls of the city
and which we're all accessions to 10
little library.'' The surrounding
= were squalid, the opportunities IL
1e study poor, but it was by making tt
best of these that the "Stone Mase
re of Cromarty" became known to tt
Of world later as one of the "princes
ly. geology" whose books are to this dc
-er read with instruction and deligt
Ia; What is the "it'' in your case? Al
are you trying to make the best OF
us New Guide.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10

Get a free sample of DR.. Shops Health
Coffee at our store. r. real coffee disturbs
your stomach, YOU Heart or Kidneys. then
try this clever Coffee imitation. DR.. Shoop
has closely matched Old Java and Mocha Cot
fee in flavor and taste, yet it has not a single
grain of real coff sc in it. DR.. Shops Health
Coffee Imitation is made from pure toasted
grains or cereals, with Malt. Nuts, etc. Made
in a minute. No tedious wait. You will sure
ly like it: Sold by Kinney's Pharmacy, Bar
ton Landing; F. D. Pierce, Barton.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10

The area of the province of Ontario
Is $4,000 square miles, or, deductlng
water area, 219,650 square miles. Inc
area of the state of Pennsylvania Is
about $4,000 square miles, or slightly
over one-ffth Of that of Ontario. que
bee has a land area about $500 square
miles greater than Ontario.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE
Estate of Mary T. Porter.

frhe undersigned, having been. appointed
n the Honorable Probate Court Tor the Dus
let Of Orleans, Conn isstoners, 20 receive
anime. and adjust all claims and demanos
al persons against the estate ot MARY
4 Porter. late OF Bloomington, IN sal9
lstrict, deceased, and all claims exnloited
tri meat Tor the purposes aforesaid. at
H. store OF VIC. Twonbly, Barton Landing
II the stst day % August next, from O'Clock
|. M. until Z o'clock p. M, SAID cav; sne
1 ~ 1907 is the time limited by said Court for
.id creditors TO present their claims TO us
examination and allowance.
Dated at Barton, this IAN dy OF
Nav, A. r.. 1e07.
w. c. TwoMBLY,l commissioner
2r-23 r. g. BROWN,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10
Weak Kidneys

Weak Kidneys, surely point to weak kidney
Nerves. The Kidneys. Ike the Heart. and the
Stomach. find their weakness, not In the organ
itself. but in the nerves that control and guide
q strengthen them DR.. Shops Restorative is
q medicine specifically prepared TO reach these
controlling nerves. To doctor the Kidneys alone,
is futile. 1t is . waste OF time, and Of money IS
well.
II your back aches or Is weak. If the urine
ecalds. or is dark and strong. II you have symptoms
of Brfghts or other distressing or dangerous kid
ney disease, try DR.. Shops Restorative q month
Tablets or LiQuid-and see what 1t can and win
do for you Druggist and sell
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10

"Is Noolywed happily married? Is
Mrs. Noolywed the exquisite cook he
said she was?"
"Oh, yes, but
"But what?"
81 notice that Noolywed stops at the
delicatessen every evening and brings
home an armful."-Chicago News.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10

A prompt, pleasant. coed remedy for
coughs and colds is Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup. 1t contains no opiates arc
does not constipate. Children like it. SOLO
by F D. Pierce. Barton: z. j. Kinney, Bar
ton Landing
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10
BOYS AND GIRLS.
Be Prompt.

Be prompt. The tsrdy fabit grows,
And gets a sound bsrsting;
For people slwsys count the faults
OF those who keep them waiting
French Proyerb
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10

When you fee the need of a pill take a De-
B lrton; FL. Kinney Barton Landing.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10

he FRENCH DRAFT STALLION by

THE FRENCH DRAFT STALLION by
Captain.
Imported from France, and has sired
some of the best heavy draft stations
in the Province of Quebec.
ChIefton is a beautiful bay in color,
with black points; stands 15I hands
and weighs 1850 lbs. He won first prizes
at the County Exhibition in 1902, 1903
and 1904, proving himself to be the best
heavy draft stallion in Stanstead
County.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1907-06-10
NIXON JR.

Bred by E. L. Miller of Westield, Vt
By Nix n record 2:2lA. Nixon Jr. is
bay in color: stands I5H hands; perfect
" sound: kind as q lamb; great style;
very fast walker, and n of the very
best driving horses in Vermont; a blue
ribbon winner every year at tie Or
leans County Fair. His dan, Ruby,
said to be by Daniel Lambert giving
him the Wilkes and Morgan combins-
ton; a cross that produces beauty and
endurance; also q fast horse; when de-
veloped has stepped Fights in III
quarters in .35, and halls in lis.
Nixon Jr. is q very sure foal getter
His colts are large, coed color and re
semble the Morgans.