davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17

Most farmers would rather trade
with their local merchants than send
off for goods if they can get what
they want and at something near the
same price, but the business of the mail
order houses is growing and will con-
tinue to grow until the local merchants
wake up to the fact that they must keep
In stock what the people want and sell
ut a price that will not exceed that of the
mail order house with the freight add
ed. Merchants who make q Ibid" for
business by keeping the right kind of
stock and letting the people know it
through the advertising columns of the
local paper are reasonably sure of pros
perity.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17
MILTON PRECAUTIONARY.
Celebrations In Honor of the Great
English Poet.

SS'SS' III F1OnOT OF the Great
English Poet.
The tercentenary of the birth Of
Sohn Milton, which is being celebrated
this summer in England, 1Srves to call
attention to the difference in the inan-
ia rewards Of a literary career in
the time of this great poet and in our
w era. Milton received Is from his
publisher for paradise Lost and q
promise Of f5 more when the sales
should have reached 1900. Yet there
IS perhaps no greater name in English
literature than his. Milton was born
in London on Dec. 8, 1908, but some
OF the principal ~observances in con-
nection with the tercentenary are tax
Ing place this month, Cambridge uni
yersity being the scene of several of
the most important. Cambridge is in
t1mately associated with the name of
Milton, for it was at Christ college.
Cambridge, that he studied the higher
branches of learning, and in a ven
cradle, musty volume the entry of his
name can still be found. In his honor
the fellows and masters of the college
planned this month the performance of
the masque "Comus' in the Fellows
garden, which contains the famous
Milton mulberry tree to which so many
pngr1mages nave been made by ad-
mirers OF the poet. One day in the
programme of the Cambridge celebra-
ton has been devoted to the memor
of his second wife. Catherine Wood
cock, to whom the poet was passion
ately devoted and to whom he dedicat-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17
Value of Fine Grounds.

A noted landscape designer who has
much to do with city beautiful plan
ming has said that Los Angeles is not
a beautiful city because we have little
good landscape work in our private
grounds. The rules concerning open
lawn centers and massed borders are
almost entirely ignored. We do have
masses Of vegetation. all wrongly
placed. which is really o%verplanting,
and too many of our lawn areas are
dotted over with plants. almost in
orchard style. thereby losing in grand
and dignifed effect of broad expanses
nf greensward Los Angeles Times.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17
"Cannot Do Without Him."
So Says Emma Schultz, Bride Of Fourteen. Who Married Jacob
Kink, SMtytwo Years Old, a Civil War Veteran.

The marriage of Jacob Klink. sixty
two years Old. a civil war veteran, and
Emma Schultz. fourteen years old,
which took place in Wilmington. Del.
has created Il sensation.
The bridegroom has willed all of his
property. amounting to $4,000. to his
bride. In replying to questions why
she married Klink she said. 81 cannot
do without him. and, whether my par
ents would have allowed me to get
married or not. we would have run
sway. Oerhups not now. hut when |
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17

sion, insisted that they should be
stacked another.
The argument grew warm, and in the
heat Of it Wards says johnson seized
him about the neck, holding his head
fast under his arm. With the other
free hand he seized the wrist of the
struggling youth and dragged him over
to the redhot stove. Yards arms We're
bare, and Johnson forced one Of them
down on the red surface of the metal.
The agonizing shrieks of the dish
washer brought others in the kitchen
to his aid, but not before one arm had
been burned from the wrist to the ell
bow. He was torn from Johnson's
grasp and taken to have his arm
dressed. Johnson has not yet been
caught.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17

would have been older than l am now.
"One thing | have to say to the
Young girls Of Reading" she said
that is. if they can get as good a man
as | have just married they should
take him and not fool with these
young fellows. who care more for
dress than work"
This is Kinks third marriage. His
second wife vas thirteen years old
when he married her. and he obtained
divorce from her on the ground ~
4. ',c.tV.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17

ed one of his most beautiful sonnets.
She is the subject of Il memorial win
dow erected by the late George w.
Childs of Philadelphia in st. Mar
garet's, Westminster.
Milton at the time of his graduation
from Cambridge was a Very handsome
young man. 1t was not until he was
about thirty-two years old that his
eyesight began to fail. After blind
ness finally overca1ne him his two
daughters became his eyes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17

A. F.. g. A. M.-Lebanon Lodge holds regular
communications at the Masonic Temple on the
j. kELLAND, w. Nj.
J.H. Balm, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

LODGEOF Observation-Disclosures No.
holds regular communications ON the first and
third Thursdays of each month at the Masonic
Aemple.
w. F. WINTER, v. NJ.
ROBERT WORK, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17

NV. A.-Langdon Camp, No. 1880 meets in
the .Woodman hall the second and fourth
Mondays of each month.
VIM. A. LAWN V. C.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17

o. W.-Langdon Lodge meets in the
Workman hall the first and third Mondays of
each month.
j. j. Soucu, NJ. w.
THos. SHEEHAN, Recorder.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17

LADY G. o. Est. Mary's Court, meets at
the Forester hall on the second and fourth
Tuesdays of each month.
Mrs. WIN. F~LuMERFEL1, c. R.
MRS. A l. KoEHMsTEDT, Rec. Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17

CO. F. No. sOS-St. Alphonsus Court, meets
on the first and third Wednesdays of each
month in their hall over the Mooney State
Bank. JOHN S%HEEHAN, C. R.
JOS 6. ScHILL, Sec'y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17

u. B.. A.-Modern Brotherhood of America
meets in the Opera House Hall on the first and
third Wednesday of each month.
w. A. FERGUSON, President.
GRO. E. DUNNIGAN, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1908-09-17

o. f. S.-Langdon Temple holds regular com.
mnnications on the first and third Tuesdays of
each month at the Masonic hall.
MRS. McGRUER, MRS. R. Work, w. M
Sec'y. S. g. KERR, w. P.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17
COMMERCIAL CLUB.

At tie time vt the annual meeting
ot9 the Commercial clubsAt the club
rooms Tuesday evening. the officers Of
the club asked that the annual election
be postponed to next Tuesday evening,
giving ss their reason for this postpon-
ment that they wanted to do little
more canvassing work to secure
members for the club. During few
hours work they had se7red large
number of applications to Join the
club, and the club voted for the
admittance of these to the club at this
meeting. The old members have
pledged themselves to remain in the
club. and in q week time it was
thought that the membership of the
club could be raised to 1876.
Among the subjects to be consieIed
at this meeting were the obtaining of
more room for the club, and letter
to Hennlng Landxhl, suggesting that
booklets advertising county farming
resources be gotten out. Although
the members present were in favor
getting out these booklets, the matter
was postponed to next Tuesday even
ing's meeting.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17
REGRETS FOR UNCLE NATE. ;

REG RETS FOR UNCLE NATE.
Long Prairie Leader: Mr.. Ricba ard
son or "Uncle Nate as every body
knew him. was one of laet survivors
of the early pioneers who bra ed the
hardships and privatiOns of frontier
lite in Minnesota. He came to Little
Falls In 1866 and has resided there
ever since. He saw the county develop
from q wjlderness-- In that develop
menr he took . mvst prominent part.
An active man. ply sicslly, re
stamped mis- individuality On tho
history of this part of the state. 10
political wsy he has always been
prominent and during the long years
of his Minnesota residence he held
many important public positions. He
vas one of the most genial of men and
Possessed in unusual de2ee the ability
to make and hol1 friends. he was
generous to fault and it is said that
in the early days when he ran store
at Little Falls that there wasn't q
family in Morrison and Todd counties
that did not owe"Oncle Nate He
carried them oil but his generosity
was abused and the closing years Of
his life were not without financial
hardship. Among the early settlers
of the two counties who still survive.
the passing of Mr.. Richardson will
cause much heatache and many will be
the tears shed to the memory of the
generous friend Of their pioneer days.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17
the WHEAT SIIUAIIONl
Eich E. Murphy May Make
Arrangements to Run
Merchants Warehouse

A special meeting of the business
men of this city vas held in the
Commercial club rooms Monday even
ing and to-k K mp in q most thorough
manner the condition of the local
market for wheat and other grams,
and products of the farm. A nomber
of business men we're in attendance
and each gave his views Cf the sltu-
tion, and alhoagh all agreed that the
elevators were paying az mnch as
cold be expected from wheat buylng
concerts run on safe footing. 1t was
thought that another, buyer should
enter the field 90 as to bot st the price
IN little higher so as to attract more
wheat sellers to this city. At tine
same time 1T was the general opinion
that tho business should be run. BY
one man instead Of committee, the
latter method having been tried in
previous years and not proving entire
At this point T. F. Murphy the
firm of Eich & Murphy, prese1tedtWo
propositions to tie business nenS0ne
that he would buy wheat if theypnt
up sum Of money to gaaratteeplm
from any loss therefrom, andIthe
other that he buy wheat at h14abwn
risk ii the use of the warehpse.
owned by the merchants. be e9ven
them free of charge for this purpose.
The latter being the most saistaesory
to all, those in control stated hey
would arrange that matter withslr.
Murphy.
In the discussion it developed that
the highest prices were paid for pofk
and other meats, clover and dax ned,
and many other products of the faem:
The meeting was a very succ<@l @lnl
one, in that 1t showed that all sthe
business men of this city Wera. In
favor. and would do all they could.
in keeping the local markets at s1ch
q point where the highest prices would
be paid for all gains and farm
products.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17
TROUBLE OVER BRIDGE
The Pike Rapids Co. Begins
Suit Against the
500 Line -z

The Pike Rapids Power company
of Morrison county has filed com.
plant IN tie United States circuit
court asking that the Minneapolis. St.
Paul & Sault Ste. Marie railroad be
restrained from building q bridge
across the Mleeissippi river at q
point several miles below Little Falls.
where the EoWer company had
planned to erect large dam.
The case was first brought up in
the district court of the Seventh dis
trict before Judge NJ. D. Taylor, who
ordered 1t removed to the United
States circuit court in response to q
petition filed by the defendant in the
action.
According to the complaint the
Pike Rapids Power company was
grantd the privilege of erecting a dam
on the river at any point along a con.
siderable stretch of the stream below
Little Falls. by special act of congress.
and the company further claim that
II fowage right at, the place whore
the proposed dam was to be erected
have been lawfully acquired
Plaintiff declares that the railroad
company has begun to erect q
temporary bridge across the river at
the point selected for the plsintia'
dam. and has declared its intention of
erecting q permanent structure there.
The power company declares tina. the
point over which tho controversy was
started is the only available one for q
dam, aud that at any other place it
would cost $3.50, 600 more for iIs con.
struction, and the loss annually
thereafter would be fully $50. 900.
The power company claims 1t has
already sustained damage to the
amount of e75, 600 on account of the
action of the railroad company.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17
BIJOU IMPROVING.

The Bijou theatre. which has just
lately passed under the complete
possession and"managemen of James
Gay by q deal in which Mr.. Gay
purchased George Mertz's in*erf st in
the theats 9, is putting on spcislties of
the very best to be had this week.
Although the expense is great, the
attendance at the Bijou fully warrants
this high class vaudeville. 1t is the
manag er's intention to continue the
go1d work, as the attendance shows
healthy signs, growing larger and
larger with each evenings ler.
formarcs. The moving pictures are
not neg lected either, and Ben Hur
will be put on in the near future.
Tonight is Amateur night.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17
KIDNAPPER OF GIAQUE BABY
DENIED PARDON.

st. Paul Pioneer Prees: The
petition of Mrs. Annie y. Jarmurzek,
the Minneapolis woman whose
kidnapping of q two weeks g cid baby
caused sensation in Minnesota last
year, for pardon was turred down
yesterday by the pard7n board.
The petition was made by her
father, who insisted that the girl did
not know what che WAS doing and
intended no wrong. So she took the
child to Superior, where she hsd
heard her husband was living, but
on arriving there found the report
false and left the baby at an orphan
home.
She was sentenced to the re-
formatory on Oct. last. but alter
her escape and capture she was
transferred t0 the state prison On
Oct. 49,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17
MERCHANTS STATE BANK.
HERE'S WHERE WE AGREE
WITH MAC.

st. Cloud Times: When publishers
prate about patriotism in saving
5axpayefsNsmese5, hey are talking
rot, and the entire community knows
it. The Times has always believed
and does now that villages, cities,
their advertising as fully as q
merchant or other business man.
Bat. publishers engage in foolish
competition, and often propose to do
the advertising at an actual loss. This
does not prove anything, except that
these publishers. act0ated by spite,
are making fools Of themselves.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17
ARRESTED FOR SELLING LIQUOR
TO HABITUAL DRINKER.

Peter Newman. proprietor of the
saloon in the Hall block, 2nd street
N. E.. and Alderman Philip GERMAN
we're placed under arrest last Friday,
on the complaint of J. X. (Reml)
Richard. charging them with having
scld liquor to Antoine (Jobn) st.
Martin, who had been posted at
all the saloons as habitual drinker,
on the morning of December 26th.
On being arrested they asked for
time to consult attorneys. and we're
placed under $40 bonds by Justice
9eorge 0erritz to appear before HIM
on the following Tuesday afternoon.
A cosnge of venue, from Justice
0errit1 court to Justice Lud
4audet's court, was taken and the
case postponed to next Tu. sdav,
when the defendants sppe sred
before Justice Gerritz Tuesday after
neon.
In tho complaint it Is charged that
tho liquor was sold to 1t. Martin BY
the defendants between / and 3 clock
on the morning of December 25th.
It is not known what course the
defendants win ad ,pt in this case. but
it is understot d that the prosecution
case viii be very 81 eeping in charac-
ter,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17
.BOTnfRlNG lINDBERGn
CONGRESSMAN Has His Post
office Troubles
Too.

Buffalo Jouroal:- It is q wonder
congressman do net mske some provi-
sion for the selection Of postmasters
by vote of patrons of the Offices SO as
to be relieved of the constant
annoyance resulting from the dis
apr ointment constituents who think
mistakes are made in every appoint
ment of postmaster. =.
Congressman LindberRh is already
feeling the stlpg IN Wright county,
following the appointments at Cokato
and Annandale. No specific grievance
is nan ed from Cokatc, but probably
the fact that the Buckman machine IN
the county was Differed by post
masters and that they made it
decidedly chilly for Mr.. Lindbergh
when he honored the village with q
the feeling: The fellows who stood
pat when the bluffipg was going on
and failed to get on the Buckman
band wagon even though it wss said
he could net be beaten, probably
thought they ought to be consulted
when the piums we're handed out.
Bat it appears the cid BucSman
pcstomce organization is still doing
business. though without his leader.
ship. He boasted that he could get
any postmaster In his district any
time, the machine being 80 constructed
that the inspectors were ready at
any time to bring charges against q
pc stmaster when the button Was
touched. Sheets at Long Prairie was
caught in the drag net, and Eastman
Of Wadena y as sentenced to the block,
tut friends of the latter kicked up
such q dust that reprieve saved his
head from falling in the basket.
The same machine that was
organized to ''get' p postmasters thought
the Official channel is now working to
bold its members against political
changes, and only by the lnashipg
process can congressman make any
impression on the machine. Naturally
new member il NOT anxious to adopt
the bell in a china shop at once, and
We believe this Is the position of Mr..
Lindbergh.
The alleged policy of the postofice
department is to retain pcstmasterf
term after term, no doubt this being
agreeable to old congressman, who
have the support of the postmasters,
and the least trouble result from
keeping them in Office, the excuse tt
other asplrants being that the policy
of the department is not to remove
postmasters except for cause.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17

The ladies OF the French Catholic
church will give kociable next
Wednesday afternoon and evening,
Jsn 32, st Manrin's hsll In the aft sra
noon the ladies viii have . meeting
ut which card playing will be the
part tine An sdmittance fee of 10;
cents will be charged for this. In
tho evening . coed lunch will be-
served after which card playing will:
be enjoy cd. Everybody invited.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17
A HIGH PRICED LOAD.

T. F. Murphy, of the firm of Eich
Il Murphy, has announced that they
are in the market for clover and 6sx
seed, aud that on Monday they p.id
out $500 50 to g. L. Freeman of the
town of Culdrum for rs bushels Of
clover SCI of the first quality. This
is q rate of 81. 80 per bushel for the
seed. Mr.. FIeemn stated that the
seed went 6 bushels to the acre.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17

Elk River Star News: Miss Mary
Nelson of Little Falls formerly Of
this place, began work o. teacher IN
the aoins schools last week. Il 10
said that Miss Nelson 10 developir &
into q very fine singer
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17

At special meeting of parishionerss
of the local Episcopal church iast5
Tuesday evening at the church
choi- room matters pertaining to the:
election of candidates to the rectorsh ip,
of the church we're discussed. but
everything of importance was past,
poned to vestry meeting which viii:
be held the first part of Iext weskz
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17
WINDTHORST COURT INSrALLS.

Windtnorst Court 434 w. e. .. F..
held their regular meeting Jan. l4tn,
als) installation Cf officers by
Wilhelmina Zerwas. Sister Zerwas IS
also delegate to the biennial session
at Detroit, Mich IN Sept. After
meeting all repaired to the home of n.
Zerwas. where they we're met by
husbands and friends and card play.
ing and a social good time was had
by all present till q late hour. A
splendid lunch was served. Next
meeting on Jan. 28th. All members
are requested to be pre- 'ent as i'm
portsnt business will come up.
MARY T.. Rank, r. S.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17

Marriage licences grated: John
Meyer and Annie Opatz: Philip N.
Murphy and Bernaoe q. Cots Albert
Revell and Hu1da Olson; Peter H.
Noeller and Frances Braun.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17

willie RothWe11 vas tte victim 81 .
very PAINFUL accident tuesday
NO, ming. Re was chopping wood At
the time with q hatcEet and in some
way the instrument twisted in his
hand and he received q glsncing blow
on the first frger of his lsft hand,
scraping the flesh to the first joint Of
the fiuger. Six stitches were taken
on the digit to repair the injury.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17

The Realty improvement company
held their annual meeting and elected
officers: Jae. KieWel IL presidet /;
Philip Arndt vice president: Geo.
Kiewel, secretary: F. KieWel.
treasurer. TIE Buckman block is
part of the property owned by the
company.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17
JOINT INSTALLATION.

A Joint installation Of the Woodn On
and Royal Neiahbors will be held
Fridav night at the Odd Fellows hall.
Woodmen and their wives and the
Royal NeiRhbcrs and their escorts are
in1ited. Childrea are not expected.
After tho II St. ll.ton . program viii
be rendered and 1efteshments win be
served.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-01-17
MARRIED..

MlS6 n1JOA O1SOu VI 0cAAo A0AAAO
AMI A. e. Ravely of Judd. n. D.,
were united in marriage at the home
of the brides psreuts Wednesday
morning, Rev. W. 81. Farrell of the
local NJ. e. church performing the
ceremony. The bride was gowned in
white mohair, carried bouquet of
white carnations and was attended by
Miss Julia Tornquist. The groom was
attended by Victor Olson, brother of
the bride. Several outside guests
we're in attendance at the wedding
besides q large number of friends and
relatives Of Belle Prairie.
The newly welded couple left
Thursday for Judd. N. d., where they
will reside in the future.
Comrade Gray of the local post of
the Il. A. r., was in this Office
Wednesday and stated that on the l1th
instant his son V. J. Olin Gray, Of
this city and Miss Agnes Peterson
n arrisge at the home of tho brides
Peterson. The bride is q former
resident of this city, and the groom,
whose home is ia this CITY, has for
tho past few years been an employee
IN the 500 and Messaba roads. Both
young people are we'll known and
have many friends here. who will
wish them . happy and proserous
wedded life. Only the immediate
friends and relatives were present at
tho wedding. Ar. and Mrs Gray are
making their home at Q residence
on tho corner of Broadway and
Thirtee enth street northwest. where
they are at home to theiF-many
friendA ="
A very beautiful homo wedding took
place Monday evening at 8 o'clock at
Cota, First avenue northeast, wien
their daughter. Ber2ics, was united
in marriage to Philip Murphy,
Livingston. Mont. Rev. Alien Of the
Brainerd Episcopal church performed
the ceremony before q number Of
friends and relatives.
The BRIDE wss gowned in her travel
ing suit, carried white carnations and
was attended Dy her cousin, Mrs.
Wilson. st. Louis. The groom was
sttend ed by Luther c. ta. . brother of
the bride.
Immediately after the ceremony the
bridal rarty repaired to the dinning
ro0m, where sumptuous wedding
supper Wss served
The bride IS well known resident
Of this city, and has been engaged
~ stsnoRrapher both here and in
! Minneapolis durlnR tho past yesr OF
%. The groom 10 engaged In rail.
rosding. The newly welded couple
win make their future homo u
Livingston.