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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
AIphabeticaI Writinu,

Undoubtedly the most important in
vention in human history was that of
Che art of alphabetical writing. The
first alphabet was devised by the Phoe-
nicians, who gave the idea to the
Greeks. They passed it to the Ro-
Mans. whose alphabet is the basis of
nearly all of our modern ones. Capt.
tails We're used altogether till the sew
enth century, when small letters be
gan to come in. Punctuation. unknown
at first, was introduced about 80 b. c.
and was finally reduced to 4 system i'll
1900 by Aldus. the famous Venetian
printer.-London Answers.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
Twenty Year Old Items
Events Taken from the Columns Of This
Paper of This Date in the Year of 1859.

Joe Duchamp, Hf Olga, was back of the
,Jud LaMoure Gle ment Of the republican
party and "a rece.nized Cavalier county
leader. His com !~anious in the political
wigwam were Editor Doherty, Frank j.
Hodgins and 9th FRS who had broke away
from the lead strings of p. McHugh.
Frank DeJudge was the leader Of the
Langdon band and justly popular AS
proprietor and chef at the Delmonico
restaurant, locat ed in the rear of the Gem
saloon run by B Gown & Padden.
City Auditor 0. G. Wentworth had
an ADVERTISEMENT running in the paper
calling for bids to erect a city hall, fire
engine house ard Jail.
Twenty years ago Register of Deeds
Allan Pinkertoll was a terror to evil doors
in the newly in .orporated City Of Lang,
| don and found plenty To do enforcing a
sidewalk ordin luce that had just beer
adopted.
George Barc',lo was deputy in the re
| gister of deeds office, the incumbent be
ing p. X. Haup en-, of O-nabrock, whose
death occurred before his term of office
expired. MIR. B arcalo waa away at Mont
really. where IT, g death of his father hat
left him heir t., considerable property.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
$500 CHURCH
SINCE CYCLONE
lanedon's New Methodist Church is
Rapidly Being Completed by
Rev. {. S. Benjamin
SUPPORTED BY LOYAL CITIZENS
Pastor Benjamin Was Highly Comp!imeated by
the Norts, Dakota Conference for His Heroic
Work In Rebuilding the Church Swept Away
In Cyclone that Visited tangdon in May
laterestlno Statement BY Presiding Elder

The following tribute to Pastor e. s..
Benjamin of the M. e. church was con-
tanned in the report of Presiding Elder
j. G.. Moore, of the Grand Forks district
to tho North Dakota conference held
last week at Mandan, N. ID. In it are
contained several groups OF facts and
figures that will interest many of u
readers who have watched with almost
g personal pride the rebuilding Of the
church which was swept from its
foundation by the terrible storm that
devastated the residence portion ofLang-
don last May.
"On Saturday evening, May 20, a tor
nado struck the town of Langdon de-
stroying upward of $4,000 worth of
property, Fortunately, but few lives
were lost. Our church and parsonage
were completely destroyed. Less than
800 worth remained of buildings AID
furniture after the storm had passed.
The pastor, Bro. Il. S. Bejamin, saw the
tornado coming, and with his family
sought refuge in the cellar. A few min
utes later they we're homeless. Within
forty-elght hours after the disaster he
had plans matured for raising funds te
rebuild. An appeal was made to the
churches of the state by circular letter
Tho promptness of the appeal was equal
ed by the promptness of the response
The money thus raised vas applied CT
the purchase OF a house and lot adloln
ing the church, property valued al
$4,000. Under the spleDdid leadership
of the pastor supported by q loyal oficia
board, q Sc. 800 church is nearing com
pletion. Bishop Mcintyre, who has 81
heartily encouraged the efforts to re
build. plans to be in Langdon on Sun
day November 18th, and dedicate tn
new church. Flew. benjamin canvasset
for funds, purchased the building
materials. hired the workmeu and toilet
beside them. He mas supeGinteUde,
everything
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
CORRE SpONDFNCE
OLGA

Constable Thos. Brady took q prisoner
up to Langdon last Monday and turned
him over to Sheriff Drury for safe keep
A turkey rattle is announced to take
place at the poolroom of Longtln y
Brunette next Saturday night the BIRD
irs..
1t Ia an easy matter getting on the
blind side of Frank Langevin these days
but brighter days are coming and then
look out.
1t is with deep regret we report the
de4ln u Tic Infant child d Nr. and
Mrs. Charles Perron. The funeral took
place tuesday last at Leroy from the
Catholic church of that place.
The school board intends making
several substantial improvements a the
schools that will be running this winter
such as building large comfortable
stables and making things as com
Portable as POSSIBLE.
Hoff Bros. August and Joseph, who
own and operate one of the largest and
best farms in the eastern part of the
state. were in town the latter part of
the week. Mr.. Joseph Hoff has recent
ly returned from his second trip to
Germany and a talk with him about his
voyage is very interesting.
The case Of the young fellow who was
sent up from here to serve a term in the
county jail, that will take him we'll into
the new year, is a striking example of
what generally happens to a young
man who persists in dulling his powers
of reason by the too free use of in
toxicating liquor and allowing his evil
passion to have full sway.
A jolly old log rolling was held at the
Beauliau Camp No. 3477 M. W. of A
last Friday night when John Sykes
Xavier Brunette and David Lariviere
were initiated into the mysteries O
woodcraft with the assistance of a jolly
bunch of boys consisting of Messr!
Munsou, Sam Olson, James Howey, ane
Herman Wakeford, all members of tn,
Osnabrock camp who autoed over frcn
Usnabrock to help the Beaulieu boy
with their first good meeting of II tn
winter season. The Osnabrock boy
are strickly o. K. and will always find
warm place at our camp fire wheneve
they will pay Us a visit.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
I'm A BAD WAY"
Many a lanedon Reader Will feel Grateful for
This Information.

When your back gives out;
Becomes lame, weak or aching.
When urinary troubles SGT in,
Your kidneys are Gin n bad way"
Doan's Kidney Pills will cure you.
Here is evidence to prove it:
Mrs. Anna Ksrdler, living south of
public school, Park River, N. D., says:
81 recommend Deans Kidney Pills most
highly and they cured me OF a severe
attack of kidney trouble. For q long
time / suffered from an aching across
the small of my back and pains through
my loins and limbs. ] was lame and
sore most of the time and l could not
stoop without experiencing sharp pains
through my loins. | doctored a great
deal for this trouble but was unable to
find anything that would bring me
satisfactory relief. A few months ago
Doan's Kidney Pills were brought to my
attention. | procured Il box and began
their use. | improved from the first,
and in q short time every symptom of
trouble had disappeared. 1t affords me
great pleasure to give Doan's Kidneys
Pills my endorsements"
Plenty more proof like this from Lang
don people. Call at e. l. Donovan's
drug store and ask what customers
report.
For sale by all dealers. Price 50cents
Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's- anc
take no other.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
L''s 5|2i School |?
"''' ~ NOTES

Thursday evening the high school
the football game scheduled for Satur-
day, the fifteenth would have to be
postponed until a week later. The
game therefore will take place on the
twenty-third. The boys We're soma
what disappointed upon hearing the
news and they expressed themselves
very strongly on the subject. However,
the week. delay will give Langdon time
to get more practice and enable them to
be in fine shape when the Milton eleven
appear.
SEVENTH GRApE
The one who IN this grade had the
best average for the week taught the
DON for forty minutes on Friday after
noon. The teacher of last week was
Ella Lindsay. We think this is a very
good plan, for the children improve III
their lessons because they find teaching
a pleasant novelty.
Overheard in the grades.
Teacher: How many can tell me the
name of those waves which have a line
of hite foam on them:
Pupil: Night-caps.
Last Friday night Mr.. R%ldllngton gave
all who wished to hear some good music
the privilege of doing SO. Everyone
present had a good time.
The following records have been add.
ed to the %phonograph list:
Peer Gynt Suite Nos 3 and 4.
Van De Nenteas Looking this way
Butterflies when O and / were
young"
Reigos so Dry Those Tears
Die Belden "Grenadiere."
Liete Signor from 1.-The Huguenots.
"Walzer" from Trairota sung by Llll
Lehman.
"Duet Faure''' Sung by Lilli Lehma,
and Hedwig Helbig.
"Canzone Di Azucena" from "IlTrava
tore" sung be Pettinella.
Violin Solo "Vision" by Franz.
"Dedla" played by kubelek.
Violin Solo "Seronata" by Fran
Dedla played by Kubelik.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

For q clear head, a stout heart and
strong mind, DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, gentle, safe easy, pleasant, little
pills. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is unequalled for anything where
a salve is needed, and is especially good
for piles. Sold by w. "A. Ferguson g. Co.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

Not being able to see the point has
saved many Il mans self conceit plen
ty of hard jolts anyway.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

The man She didn't get is Il paragon
in the eyes of Il married woman and
a wretch in the eyes of q maiden
lady.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
HslTnor and
Philosophy
BY DUNCAN n. .sfggyH
PERT PARAGRAPHS.

1t is sometimes hard to understand
how some people exist and still hard
or t understand why.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

About the only thing that Ignorance
has 10 regret is itself.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

The reason a man never marries a
woman to reform her is because he
prefers to be the subject.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

The DEMOCRAT office has a full line of
school supplies including tablets, pencils,
pens, crayons and blank books of all kinds
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

GIRL WANTED Good girl who understands
housekeeping. Will pay $40 a month to right
girl. No children. Mrs. G. B. Mcmillan,
Hannah. N. U. IL
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

KITCHEN GTRL-Wanted at once at the New
ENGLAND Cafe. Apply to N. f. Charter. 4
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

Monay always OH band for first aud
second mortgage loans ON Cavalier
county lands. Bn-t Of rates and condi
tions. 0. e THOMPSON, cashier.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

GASOLINE ENGINE-will sell cheap for
cash II ono horse power gasoline engine, used
only three months. just as good as new. APP
ply to W.J. Mercer. 10
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

Some people would rather be COM
Portable than smart. Happy is the
man who is both.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

WOMAN COOk-Wanted ut once at the New
England Cafe. Apply to n. +. Charter 4
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
WANT AN! COLUMN g!!.!!:!!!!!.!!! |
" n

GIRL WANTED Wanted at once good capable
girl for general Homework in small family:
good wages. Apply to Mrs. Joseph Cleary
Langdon, n. Oak. 13
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
New | library Books.

Following is a list of new books that
have been pls red on the shelves of the
I IN gdon Pub lie Library during the
week. The Ii brary, which is open on
Wednesday %fternoon and Saturday
afternoon and evening each week, now
has upwards Of 800 volumes of gooc
first class r, ,ading. An increase in
membership is looked for with thu
approach of t he long winter evenings
Membership t ickets are issued costing
S1.OO per year. but parties desiring tn
use Of the boz oks in the library for
shorter time can obtain a ticket TO
three or six m onths at the same rate.
Sweet Wi liam. Margaret Bonvet
2-Success A igainst Odds ...... Stoddard
3-Wild Flo Stack
4-Four in Camp. Barbour
5-Letltia.. Martin
6-Brother I Fonathan..... =. Butterworth
7-Elsie's w omanhood. .......... Finley
S-Elsie's nj otherhood. ......... Finley
9-Elsie,s CT Finley
19-Elsie's w idowhood ......... Finley
11-Bishop of Cottonwood. ....... Moore
12-Silas MAJ Eliot
13-Tom Berr gay..."""....H g. Wells
H-On the Fl, sights .Amerbach
15-With the Night Mail ...,.... Kipling
16-Bride Oft no Mistletoe. h. Lane Allen
17-Man With out a Country. ....... Hale
18-With the Black Prince =. .Stoddard
l9-The Spell ..."..........D Dana Brentt
2O-The Inner Shrine. ".... Anonymous
2l-The Plant Drs....",.,... Whitaker
22-The Whit I, Sister. Marion. Crawford
23-Developm ent OF Drama -. Matthew'S
2t-Bslf Raiss d...,.,,.... .BouthwOrth
] 25-The Silver Canoe .,""n,.. Hunting
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

FOR G-i,E-T~o dwe,Iir & houses. wei located.
Will sell cheap. Apply to Joseph C.eary. 45tf
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
Wouldn't it be
nice to have what
we like and just
keep on liking it:

A woman who
keeps q man COM
Portable and we'll
fed has S o IN e.
thing worth while
to her credit,
even if she will
talk
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

SKATES FOR SALE-A pairof hockey skates
size No. IL, will fit Il No. s shoe, cost $3.50 and
be had cheap if taken before Monday, October
18th, Apply at this office. N.Y.. -
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

LOST-On or about Friday October /, 1909,
from my place six miles north of Dresden and
five miles east of Wales, one darksbrown mare
weight about 1000 pounds with black sucking
colt; also three yearling colts, two brown and
one bay. Party taking up the above describ-
cd stock will please notify Immediately
Joseph Uhrich, Wales. N. Dakota. Is
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21
zou c<Hy<EEe me-
HoSfSL~S<9aW OOh/y.

Occupation, situation. position. are
all high sounding. respectable words,
but it is good old work with wages in
it's train that buys the baby shoes.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1909-10-21

Constable Thos. Brady took q prisoner
ap to Langdon last Monday and turned
him over to Sheriff Drury for safe keep
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
THE FASHIONS
@batty Letter Tells Of
MODES Of toc FHo-
. ~ meDt In Paris


IN the hrst place. ana speaking
broadly rough tweeds are quite de
mode, says a Paris letter. They are
nh very wei or the mountain or the
moor, but they won't do at all for the
town. All the fashionable tweeds are
smootb'faced surface. and are very
nne In texture. with rich. dark effects
OF color and stripe. Stripes are as
popular ms ever. some diagonal. some
chevron. but most OF them twotoncd
and ombre. Very few tartans are 90
be seen. though ! hear they are still
very fashionable. The color and cloth
OF a dress n. however. not OF 30 much
importance AZ that II should be supple
and soft. That In the most important
thing. because Of the soft drapings Of
the directoire style OF gown. All dress.
~ are clInging and supple. whether
they are made Of tweed or cashmere
Striped winceys are very popular. too.
and 10 serviceable: they stand all
sorts OF rough wear. aud come up smil
Ing after being out IN the heaviest
rains. was going 10 say being soaxed
with rain. but most OF them are water.
proof and can't get soaked; And there
IL a lovely fabric for party frocks."
which is a new pale mirror veiveteen.
a perfectly Inimltable imitation OF mir
ror velvet; but. OF course. not nearly
10 costly. and you don't need TO be
told how splendidly n will make up In.
10 any OF the modern styles Equal in
beauty and usefulness with this is the
"Charmeuse satin" which IL so very
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14

Gov. John A. Johnson Of Minnesota,
who had many supporters for the Dem.
ocratic nomination for president. was
asked what his attitude on the matter
was. 3ls.
why" he said. Il can best explain
my attitude by telling you about
man ] knew out west who went to
town one night and imbibed very free
ly at the various bars.
"He was, weaving an uncertain way
homeward along the road when he al
most ran into large rattlesnake that
was coiled in the road and ratified ON
inously. lie looked at the snake for
n moment and then drew himself up
as well as he could. III you are going
to strike. strike. drat ye,' he said. You
viii never find me better prepared F"
Saturday Evening Post
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
The Soldier EsnIains.

The following excuse in writing Of a
soldier at Fort Mckinley who was cali
ed up before his company commander
for missing check" the other night Is
on record
"Sir: Being last evening in the com
pany OF associates Of long standing, We
became slightly inebriated by imbib-
ing too freely OF pernicious alcoholic
liquors, and having become involved
in argument concerning the spontan.
city OF the creation OF the universe. we
unfortunately neglected 10 note by our
chronometers the march OF time
Manila Times.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
LAME BACK PRESCRIPTION

Tho increased use Of "Toris" for
lame back and rheumatism IN causing
considerable discussion among the
medical fraternity. II Is an almost In
fallible cure when mixed with GER
tain other ingredients and taken prop
erly. The following formula is effec.
tive; ITO one-half pint OF good
whiskey add one ounce OF Toris Com
pound and one ounce Syrup sarsapa-
rilla Compound. Take in tablespoon
full doses before each meal and be-
Tore retiring" q
Tors compound Is a product OF the
laboratories OF the Globe Pharmaceu-
tical Co, Chicago. but II az well as the
other Ingredients can be had from any
good druggist. AZ
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
Cut or In His Prime.

That the negro residing In the north
has the fondness for euphonious words
Regardless OF their meaning-that
characterizes his brother in the south
was illustrated by a remark overheard
few days ago.
Two colored women stood chatting
at the corner OF Eighth avenue and
One Hundred and Twenty-ffth street
One OF them. SYSTEMATICALLY clad in
mourning. said with doleful shake
OF the head in reply to a query from
the other:
"Yas. he died in de height OF his
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Star.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
KNEW THE PICS WEAK POINT.
vounpster Was Confident Of His
Absity to "stunnp" Him.

II Is an interesting fact that the two
studies OF arithmetic and geography
seem 10 be Numerically opposed 10
each other In the affections OF school
children. Pupils who are particularly
proficient In one are apt TO be back
ward In the other. A story Is told Of
q little boy who was slow in arithme-
tic. and whose apparent stupidity in
this field was great source OF grief
TO his father. who had been a mathe-
maticlan.
One day. when the father and son
were walking out. they passed a place
where a learned pig" was on exhibi-
ton. and the father took the boy to
zee this porcine prodigy.
Just look at that" said the father
Why. there's a pig that can count and
add up numbersl Don't you wish you
were as smart as he?"
"Hal" answered the boy lust let
me ask him few questions in geog.
raphy Ideas.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14

F1lligrec silver butterflies are quite
In style for couture adornment.
vying with the net waist Is a sheer
fine monsseline. much like cloth.
Embroideries are rich. but are spar
Ingly used on the finest costumes.
Baum marten is the leading fur on
the other side Of the ocean this winter.
Skirts are sometimes edged with fur
bands. reylving n fashion OF long ago.
Wooden gloves that reach to the ell
bow are an echo Of the short sleeve
reign.
The popularity OF satin has brought
In Its train many new and exquisite
wcaves.
In many costumes the tunic is sug
gested by insertion or by braiding 10
soutache. aa
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
Mean lnsinuation.

He was brand-new milkman. and.
lacking the wisdom of more expert.
enced members OF the species. knew
not that on certain subjects he should
at all times maintain a frigid silence.
1T looks like rain this morning. MIN"
he said pleasantly. gazing skyward, as
he poured the milk into his customers
jug 1T always does" was the curt
reply. And the milkman was so dis
satisfied with the remark that he
strobe away and savagely kicked .
lamp post.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
hLLo| GASES
Ina Of crocbeted
h.. Is just Row
the Feature

" cases edged with old'ta .na
rrocheted lace are taking the
:, some extent, OF the hem
,olsh. when the lace Is made
s,one thread and the pattern
,.s,lal one the edging VIII out
ma linen or umslin cover. An
- twoinch cdglng Is made In
novlng way. beginning with a
I, wheels which form the center
a the trimming. Take medium
40, thread. which comes espe'
10, this purpose. and make
!, winding the cotton 10 times
large wooden knitting needle
{,cn then crochet ~ double
T. IN the ring: Join and make
( CHAINS and crochet a treble chain
,cb Of the ring double crochets:
,,ccbet six chains and catch the
| xith a double crochet stitch into
Ieopd treble stitch. continue this
% the rims. +,
1 makes IL chain loops around
| ,,nr Aftcr a sufficient number
Sesls are made In this manner
,bould be Joined together by las
n The middle stitch Of each Of two
I loops TO two adjacent loops OF
L. wheel. and 30 on. This VIII
| four chain loops OF each wheel
H. 10 other wheels and ten chaih
! loose
l. shon a yard and a half or more
\, wheels are Joined together.
H. 10 trim the edge OF n pillow
ns,cn the thread into the fourth
| tum the end and make three
and a double chain into the
chain loop. i've chains and one
chain into the next chain loop.
long treble chain quitting the
NJ twice over the necdle) into the
uae triple chain three umos
The necdlel into the two chatns
! z the two wheels. then one long
into the FIRST chain loop on tho
wheel and one treble into the
hop. Three chains and n double
Ie, into the next loop and three
b and a double crochet into the
bring the thread 10 tho top
Is makes the top OF the edging
;, straight Then comes a row
'uble cfochets. with two chains be-
.. a row above this OF two treble
bets into the space between the
ions Of the previous row. then
treble crochets and niss one for
hsIt ron and the top row Is two
= orocheis into each space Of that
? the edge make two double
h. four chains and two double
Is into the hrst space. then two
le chains. four chains and two
le chains into the next space. and
B around the scallops joining the
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14
Hen Lays Euas on Table.

A resident Of the village OF Beighton
tEng) has hen which always lays
her eggs either on the kitchen table
a peculiarly appropriate place-or in
one OF the beds In the house. When
the house door is shut and the bird
wants TO lay an egg it PAGES back
wards and forwards until the door is
opened.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1909-01-14

most six months. but my case seemed
hopeless. The urine passed involun-
tarily. Two months ago ! began taxi
Ing Doan's Kidney Pills and the Inn
provement has been wonderful. Four
boxes have done me more good than
all the doctoring Of seven years. ]
gained so much that my friends won
der at H."
Sold by all dealers. soc box. Eos
terMilburn Co, Buffalo. N. Y.