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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-30
dancing and merrymaking continued
until 5 o'clock this morning.

At the annual business meeting OF
Cavalier county Caledoni. Society held
in Langdou on January 2 h, 1908, the
following officers were ele, ed:
Chief-Chas. Chisholm
First Chieftain-Alex. Mcdonald
Second Chieftain-John Swanlaw
Bard-James McDowall
Standard Bearer-Alex. Mclean
Secretary--W. A Ferguson
Treasurer--J. D. Milne
Piper-Allan McDougall.
The secretary reported that the re-
ceipts from this years celebration we're
about $500 and expenses in connection
with same we're 1886 to $500 leaving a
balance on hand from $40 to SIS. A
resolution was unanimously adopted in
structing the secretary to forward the
balance on hand to Allan McDougall,
the aged piper of the society, who is ill
in Minot, N. Oak. 1t was decided to
hold similar celebration in Langdon
next year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-30
WALHAllA DEVOECE CASE.
Family Affairs of Prominent WaIhaiIa Couple
Being Tried in District Court.

When district court opered at Pembina
on Monday the divorce case of Rosa
Mager VS.. John F. Mager of Walhalla,
was begun before Judge Kneesbaw Mr.
Alager, is the we'll known miller of
Walhalla. The plaintiff alleges drunken
ness and cruelty, while the defendant
alleges misbehaviour of various kinds,
trequentipg improper places, receiving
the attentions Of other men, etc The
evidence shows that the cout.le began to
quarrel within two months after their
marriage in the spring of 1904, and had
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-30
CLYDE MAN WAS
BURNED TODEATH
MurdOCk Mcleod Farmer Near CIyde
Victim of MIDNIGHT Blaze.
HIS BODY BURNED TO A CRISP

Tragic Event in Bruce Township Wednesday
Night Victim Awakens to be Overpowered
by the Flames lie Fights to Save His Life
Was Alone in House of His Brother AsIeep
When the House Cauqht Fire.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-30
BRYAN THEIR CHOICE.
North Dakota Democratic State Committee
Goes on Record

Goes on Record.
The democratic state committee meet
ing, held Tuesday of this week in Grand
Forks, was given representative at
tendance of party leaders from all over
the state, few, if any, of the legislative
committeeman being absent. The ln-
terest manifest portends the confidence
IN victory of those present, which in
cluded many prominent state democrats
IN addition to the committeeman them
selves. The eighteenth and fortieth
legislative districts in this county were
represented by Attorney f. w. Mclean,
of this city, and Hon. G Brecke, of Mil
ton, respectively. Before adjourning
the meeting passed resolution declar-
ing for Williams Jennings Bryan, of Ne
braska, for president, and Governor John
A. johnson, of Minnesota, for vice
president. The principal business of
ehe meeting was to set the time and
place for the holding of the state con-
necessary for the selection of
electors. Grand Forks gets
the convention, which will be held on
March 25th. Cavalier county is entitled
to n delegates and two delegates at
arge, the apportonment being one dole
gate for each 100 votes cast for governor
and secretary at the last election. The
state convention to be held in March
will accordingly be attended by total
ofs689 delegates.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-30

Joseph McGauvran. Sr j., who has been
i'll at the home of his son-in-law, Mr..
Peter Dunnigan at Beaulieu, since at
tending the funeral of Antoine Lariviere
at Olga some little time ago, is still far
from we'll and still under a doctors
care.
A new arrival, in the shape of baby
boy, at the home of County Superin-
tendent and Mrs. B. e. Groom at an
early hour Friday morning, will in years
to come make the anniversary of Bobbie
Burns birthday double event in that
family circle. 1t is also authoritatively
stated by MIR. Groom that the young
ster's name will be Robert Burns Groom.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-30

public in court, but of which every one
regrets the necessity. There is a pro-
liability of more testimony being given
at Grafton later, but the case was closed
here on Wednesday.--Pembina Pioneer
Express.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-30
BOBBIE BURNS
CELEBRATION
Anniversary of Birth of the Great
Scottish Bard in LdngdOn.
MANY OUTSIDE VISITORS HERE.

SCOtChmen Included Many prominent North
Dakotans as Guests-Bag Pipes, Sword
Dances and Eulogies to the Memory of Burns
Preceded Banquet and Ali-Night Ball
The one hundred and forty ninth an
niversary of the birth of Scotland's world
renowned poet, Robert Burns, was cele-
brated by the Cavalier Co. Caledonian
Society, at Langdon on Friday, January
24th, 1908, consisting of very pleasing
concert, followed by an excellent ban
quet and ball The Caledon,an society
certainly did themselves proud enter
tanning as they did hundreds of represen
tatives of the Scottish clans.
The Opera House, where the even
ing's program was given, was thronged
with people from all over the north. rn
part of the state. The concert was
opened by the march of the members of
the society up through the aisles of the
Opera House onto the stage, led by their
worthy chief, Mr.. Robert Work, all step
ping to the martial music of the 'splpes"
by Pipers Gordon and Mcleod AS the
curtain rose upon the bright array of
"kilties" the stage setting was a bril-
liant and impressive one as viewed by
all of the crowd which taxed the seating
capacity of both floors of the house.
The Langdon orchestra in Highland
costumes rendered as an overture "The
Gathering of the Clans" which was
followed by the welcome from the chief,
Robert Work, after which Attorney w
B. Dickson was introduced as the master
of ceremonies and performed his part
we'll. The evenings program was rem
dered in the following order:
1-BaGplpes. ......... Selected
Pipers Gordon and Mcleod
2-Oyerture ........ Gathering of the Clans
Langdon Orchestra
3-Tenor Solo. The Cameron Mem
Rev. James Austin.
4-Ae'''a'0n' Master Neil Reid o''''0 D0"n
5-Dance. ..........t..........''Hi Highland Fling"
John Mclean.
w. a. Ferguson
address Rev. II Il. Richmond np0s'' Burns
o-OOEHeu due DeliS Ol oCOGlaDu
A. Kalkbrenner
9--sqprano Solo. q, My Hame is Where tho
Miss Jennie Jones
1O-Dance.. Observation-Disclosures. Sword Dance
Piper Gordon.
Mrs. Balm and md Mis- Miss Ferguson a''''''''''
12-Tenor Solo. Mary of Argyle
Rev. james Austin
49, Reading. ). y. :. Tam O'Shanter
James Glasgow
14-Soprano Solo,. .......... .'Loch Lomond"
Miss Jennie Jones
IS Dance. "Sword Dance"
John Mclean
l6-Vocal Duet. ). when Ye Gang Ava Jamie"
Miss Jones and Mr.. Austin,
The program concluded by every body
joining in "Auld Lang Syne." the
banquet which followed was the finest
spread ever given in Langdon and the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-30

tragic LVcnt IN bruce township Wednesday
Night-vlctim Awakens to be Overpowered
by the Flames lie Fights to Save His Life
Was Alone in House of His Brother Asleep
When the House Caught Fire.
AS we 60 to press the sad news of a
tragic death which occurred five miles
south of Clyde sometime Wednesday.
Murdoch Mcleod, who resides with his
brother John and family was the victim.
John Mcleod and family drove over to a
neighbor's house for short visit and
while there one of the children took sick
and they we're compelled to remain all
night. Murdoch came to Calvin last
night and remained in town until about
10 o'clock when he started for home and
this was the last anyone seen him. This
morning some of the neighbors noticed
that the house was gone and upon in
vestigation it was found to be in ruins
and no one at this time knew that
human being had gone up in the flames.
They quickly went in search of John
when they met him on the road and told
him of the fire as the buggy that Muir
dock had used was still standing near
the scene of the fire John thought that
possibly his brother had lost his life
which upon investigation was found to
be true, as the remains we're found
among the debris in the cellar burned
to crisp. No one will ever know how
the fire originated but everything goes
to show that he had made an attem, to
| fight the flames as tin pail that had
been left in the house was found hang
ing on the pump. All the evening chores
had been done and the horse that the
deceased drove to town had been prop
erly cared for the night. Deceased was
| about 40 years of age and from child
hood was afflicted with very poor eye
sight and 1t is surmised that while he was
inside fighting the flames he was over
come by the smoke, was unable to find
his way out and was burned to death.
The house was insured for $1,000 but
this will not cover the loss and the sur
vlving brother has the sympathy of t1e
entire community. AS we go to press
the coroner is holding an inquest and at
this late hour it is impossible for US to
get any further details Calvin Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-30
JANUARY WEATHER.
Record of the Local Weather Bureau for the
Month of January

The neurological record of the volun-
tary observer at the Langden station OF
the United States Weather Bureau for
the month of January is given below:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-30

When you want the best, get DeWitts
Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve. tits good
for little or big cuts, bois or bruises, and
is especially recommended for boils. For
sale by w. A. Ferguson q Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-01-30

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The Green Forest tribune., 1908-10-09
CONFIRMATION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that William Hardes. ty, William Ayers and J. s. Myers as trust ees of the I. O. 0. F. Lodge No. 542, located at Denver. Carroll county, Arkansas, have this day filed their petition in the Chancery court for: the Eastern District of Carroll county, Arkansas, praying to have their title as such Trustees in and to the following described parcel, or lot, of land quieted, establithed and confirmed, to-wit:
 A part of the SEE IA of the NE 1-4, Sec 16, Township 20, N. R. P w., more particu larly described as follows Beginning at the, one fourth section corner on the line between Section 15 and Is, running North 24 rods to the center of Main Street in Denver, Arkansas, thence west with center of said Main Street 155 feet thus locating the corner of beginning; thence west 59 1-2 feet, thence North 74 feet, thence East 59 1-2 feet, thence South "A feet to the place of beginning, the same being part of old school lot as described on plat
 Now all persons having any clain to said land, or any part thereof will show cause, if any they have, at the next term of the Chan. cery court for the Eastern District of Carroll county, Arkansas, which term begins on the 4th Monday in January, 1909, why the title of said petitioners should not be queted, con firmed and established.
 Given under my hand and seal of my office on this 24th day of September, 1908.
 A. J. RUSSELL,
 Clerk of the Chanc cry Court
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-10-09
Cures WOman's Weaknesses.

We refer to that boon to weak, nervous, suffering women known as Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription.
 Dr. John Fyfe one of the Editorial Staff of THE ECLECTIC MEDICAL REVIEW says of Unicorn root (IIelo1lids DiOica) which is one of the chief ingredients of the "Fa- vorite Prescription
 "A remedy which invariably acts as utter inc invigorator makes for normal ac- tivity of the entire reproductive system.' He continues uin Helonias we have medica- ment which more fully anSwe4S the above purposes than dilu other drug 1ptth lGilich am dcoudinted In tlN treatment of diseases pc cuiiar to women it is seldom that case Is seen which does not present some indication for this remedial agent" Dr. Fyfe further says: uThe following are among the leading indications for Helonias Unicorn root. Pain or aching in the back. with leucorrhoea |: atomic tweak) conditiof'S of the reproductive rltability. Associated with chronic diseases of the reprodltctive organs of women; consta ant sensation f heat tn the region of the kid neys; menbrrhagiJ tnooding). due to a weak ened conSitio1 ofIthe reproductive system: or G1 sSssaa TGa'hH abnogd}dl condition of the digestive organs and kBamic thin blood habit: dragging senst1onss in the extreme lower part Of the
 IL more or less of the above symptoms are present., mo inYalid MQWan- -caldQ better than take Dr. Pserce'S EaXQrlte PTescfIptI0T, one 0f tKe reading ingredl- ents 0f WHich is Unicorn rooS or Helonias, and the medical properties of which it most faithfully represents.
 Of Golden Seal root, another prominent ingredient of "Favorite Prescription, :" Prof. Finley Ellingwood, M. D., of Ben nett Medical College, Chicago, says:
 rIt is an important remedy in disorders of the womb. In all catarrhal conditions and general enfeeblement, it is useful"
 Prof. John M. ScGdder, M. D., late of Cincinnati, says of Golden Seal root:
 vIn relation to its general effects on the system there is no medicine in use about 1Cfich there is such general undnimity of opinion. It is universally regarded as the tonic useful in all debilitated states"
 Prof. R. Bartholow, M. D.. of Jefferson Medical College, says of Golden Seal:
 "Valuable in uterine hemorrhage. menor- rhagia (fooding) and congestive dySmenor- rhpa (painful menstruation)."
 Dr. Pierce'S Favorite Prescription ia ith- fully represents all the above named in gradients and cures the diseases for which they are recommended.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-10-09
BerryvilIe Monographs.

County court is in session this week.
 Mrs. Gran Jenkins and child ren of Webb City, Mo-, are visit ing her brother, A. M. Jackson.
 MT. and Mrs. Roy Floyd are visiting in Harrison.
 Mrs. E. H. Russell and children returned home last week from an extended visit in Okla homa.
 Nathan Miller and wife left this week for Harrison to conduct the Nose Smith & Co. produce house there.
 A protracted meeting will be- gin at the Baptist church Sunday.
 The buggy that took first prize in the flower parade during tn @ fair was the white swan, driven by Misses Eartle Ledbetter and Myrtle Cummins; the pink and green buggy driven by Misses Louise Freeman and Routh Lewis took second prize.
 L. l.. McKennon of Alecil, Oregon, arrived here last week with his wife and daughter to visit friends and relatives.
 A. J. Russell and Rev. J. B. Rose were Eureka visitors Mon cay.
 Some sneak thief entered Mon Strother's house Saturday night where he was sleeping and stole S21 out of his pants pocket.
 Mrs. Leta Schmid of Kansas City is visiting her daughter, Mrs. pr: c. A. George.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-10-09
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Notice is hereby given, that in pursuance of the authority and directions contained in the decretal order of the Chancery Court or Carroll county, made and entered on the 18th day of July, A. D., 1908, in certain cause (No. 85) then pending therein between Rect x Rountree Drygoods Company Incorporated complainant, and Charles Snowden, Lela Snowden and Charles Davidson defendants, the undersigned, as commissioner of said court will offer for sale at public vendue to the highest bidder, at the east door or entrance of the county courthouse, in which said court IS held, in the county of Carroll, Eastern D1strI 't thereof within the hours prescri bed by law TOT judicial sales. on Saturday the 17th day. of October A. D. 1908, tho following described real estate, to-wit: The South half of the Northeast quarter of Section 12 in Township 21, North of Range 23 West, containing oo acres, more or less in Eastern District, Carroll county arkansas.
 TERMS OF SALE: On q credit of three months, the purchaser being required to exc cute bond as required by law and the order and decree of said court in said cause, with approved security, bearing interest at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from date of sale un- til paid, and lien being retained on the premises sold to secure the payment Of the purchase money.
 Given under my hand this IS day of Septem- Der, A. D.. 1908.
 A.J. RUSSELL,
 Commissioner in Chan:ery.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-10-09
Maple Doings.

Miss Flora Humbard is recov- ering from a severe attack of ty- phoid fever. She is the third one of the family to be strick- en by the same disease that caused the death of her father, Faytte Humbard, several week s ago.
 Ramona Reynolds is up again from a short but severe illness.
 Dr. Will Harvey has gone to St. Louis to resume his medical studies.
 Miss Martha Pinkley is visit- ing relatives near Cisco.
 The horse shoe club is gain. ing members. Three new mem : bers, W. s. Harryman, David Evans and Roby McCarter were taken in Saturday.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-10-09

THE sweetest thing in the world is grandfather or grandmoth- CT who has come into the sunset land unembittered. The man or woman who has passed through the furnace fires of life and emerged into the cool of the even- ing unsoured and still attuned to optimism and gladness, has made a success of living. He or she has not lost faith in mankind nor confidence in the upward trend of humanity. To sit at the feet of such an individual and drink in philosophy is a pleasure that only those appreciate who have been forced into the companion ship of the disgruntled and the pessimistic. Nothing is quite as sweet as sweet old age.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-10-09
Highland Freezes.

B. B. Eslinger made busi- ness trip to Leslie Wednesday,.
 Miss Maude Darrough and Charlie Rogers of Harrison are guests at the home of J. s. Stark this week.
 Ed Shrum has sold his farm to Charlie Loggains who will take possession soon, Miss Fannie Cunningham, who is visiting her aunt, Mrs. D. M. Stroud, was quiet sick last week.
 Mesdames Ann and Jennie Bryan are here from Coffey Co.,, Tenn, visiting their sister, Mrs. D. M. Stroud. George Stroud and wife from Osage were in this community Wednesday.
 There were several fro m Highland attended the fair last week.
 MT. and Mrs. JIM. Names of St Joe, visited Mrs. Names parents, MT. and Mrs. Younger last week.
 Mrs. Martha Turney and child ren of Everton are visiting at the home of Jasper Younger this week.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-10-09
CONFIRMATION NOTICE.

Carroll Chancery Court Eastern Dist Jan term 1908.
 Len Nunnally, Ex-Parte.
 Notice is hereby given that Len Nnnnally has on this day filed petition in my office praying that his title to the following describ- ep lands situate in the Eastern District o1 Carroll county, Ark, be established, quieted and confirmed to-wit:
 The SEE 1-4 of the SW IA of Sec. 3 and part of the B 1-2 of the NV 1-4 of Sec. 10 de scribed as commencing at the Sec corner between Secs. and 10; thence west 15 rods; thence North 13 1-2 degrees w. to point on the Sec line one rod East of the NV corner of said E 1-2 of the NV IA of Sec. 10; thence East 79 rods to beginning; also part of the NV IA of the NE IA of Sec. 10 described as commencing at point AZ links South of the IA Sec. corner between Secs. and 10; thence South Is chains to the North bank of Yocum creek; thence North 46 degrees E, with channel of said creek 10 chains and v links; thence North 43 degrees w to beginning, all in Twp, 20 N. Range 23 w
 All persons claiming any interest in or to said lands are hereby warned to appear in the Chancery court for the Eastern District of Carroll county, Ark, on the first day of it's next January term 1909 and show cause why plaintih'e title to said lands should not be established, quieted and confirmed
 Witness my hand and seal of office his 3Ist day of August 1908.
 A. J. RUSSELL, Circuit Clerk
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-10-09

WHEN James K. Polk was nominated for president in 1914 the ceremony of notification was simple in the extreme. There were no telegraphs and the first news Polk had of his nomination was when a neighbor rushed up to his home and said: "Mr. Polk do you know who the Demo- crats nominated for president?" "No," replied the future presi- dent, "some darned fool, I sup pose" "Well, you're the one" " said the neighbor. That was all and they were just as we'll off as today, when candidate tries to see how much he can say without saying anything.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-10-09
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

Notice is given that by virtue of & decretal order of the Carroll Chancery court for the Eastern District, at it's July, 1908 term, on the Sath day of July, 1908, day of said term, in a cause herein pending wherein Bank of Green Forest was plaintiff, and Mary Officer and others were defendants, will, on the 17th day of Oct. 1908, between the hours for judicial sales, sell to the highest bidder on credit of three months at the front door of the court house in Berryville, Carroll county, Ark. the following lands in Carroll county, Ark, to- wit; B 1-2 and W 1-2 NE, and part of the NV SEE as follows: Commencing at NE cor ner of said tract and running with the mean derlngs of the main channel of the ravine to the first fork of said ravine, thence up right hand ravine to the line of the SW NE, includ- ing a spring which is on the south side of said ravine, the last named tract containing 5 acres more or less, and in all containing l65 acres more or less, all In Sec. 31, Twp. 20, N R B w.
 Said aa sale being made to satisfy a judgment Of SS03.30 in favor of plaintiffs in said action Purchaser will be required to give note with approved security, and lien on land will be retained.
 Given under my hand this 14th day of Sep tember, 1908
 A. J. RUSSELL, Commissioner. F. o. Butt, Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-10-09
FAIR WAS A SUCCESS
Attendance Good and Finan- cial Ends Are Made to Meet

The fifth annual North Ark ansas Fair was held at Berryville last week. The weather was very suspicious throughout.
 Considering the fact that the last two fairs were financial loss- es to the association, and the further fact that it was currently talked for sometime that there would be no fair this year, and the lateness of the date at which it was decided to hold fair this year, it was a decided success, since it will pay all expenses and perhaps give some money to apply on passed indebtedness.
 The farm exhibits were not as full as usual but the quality was good. The art exhibit was much better than on any former year.
 Friday was the big day in the way of attendance and there must have been more than 4O00 visitors. This being Children's Day all school children were ad- mitted free and most all schools of the county were closed.
 The music throughout was furnished by the Wesley Band. This organization is composed of young men who reside in the country and are all related. It has been organized several years. Wesley is in Madison county.
 It is to be hoped that the man. agement will commence earlier next year and let the people know that there is to be ia ir that all may prepare for it.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-10-09

curiosity. People who never spoke to the deceased in their life parade around the church, gape at the form of our loved one, then go out of the presence of death, not to talk of the good deeds done in life, but to criti- else the appearance of the poor clay that death has left for once at their mercy. Death is sa- cred thing. If we are going on a long journey we do not make our adieus before gaping crowd :; we ought not to be expected to bid our dead last good-by ye while curious eyes fatten on our grief, and we ought not to be ex- pected to sit in the house of mourning while people we never speak to, who have no claim on us or our loved one, jostle each other in their desire to view the remains, and they get together and gossip over what they saw or failed to see. We believe that a majority of the people detest the painful funeral scenes as much as we do and would be more than glad to see them ended, but are afraid to break a "custom." But it is duty the minister and underta. ker owe to themselve and the long-suffering public to put stop to the exhibitation, and they will find the public only too glad to uphold them with a hearty amen.