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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-28
FOUND DEAD IN BED
Haines a Farmer Near Easily Died
Suddenly of Heart Failure

John Haines whose farm is about two
and one half miles southwest of Easily
was found lying dead on his bed Thurs
day afternoon of last week by DR.. S. G.
Gibson, the county coroner, when at the
request of the deceased's brother and
other nearby neighbors he made an
official investigation. Facts gathered
from those who had been intimate with
Haines went to show that his death was
due to natural causes, evidently heart
failure, superinduced 10y acute Bright's
disease. The condition OF the body when
examined by Coroner Gibson indicated
that the man had been dead several
days which was further attested to by
the fact that two of the three horses out
in the barn we're dead owing to want of
water and feed, the third being scarcely
able to stand when led out. Halnes lay
on his bed in one corner of his tar paper
shanty, He had removed his shoes but
had not otherwise undressed. The fea
lures Indicated that the death had
beenpainless and peaceful. The head lay
over the edge of the bed, his cap having
fallen to the floor, He had not been seen
by his brother, Alfred G. Haines, who
lives on an adjoining farm for ten days,
but as the deceased held but little inter
course with his neighhors and vas un,
derstood as having intended going east
for the winter little notice had been
taken of his non appearance. He was
asingle man about fifty years of age and
although allowing himself just the bare
necessities of life was man of indepen
dent means and had been a resident o.
the Easily neig hborhood since the frs
settlement of that part of the county
Coroner Gibson decided that it was moi
nece ssary to hold an inquest in order tt
arrive at the cause of Haines' death.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-28
the deficit caused by the Langdon team
in the Chicago meet.

the deficit caused by the Langdon team
in the Chicago meet
In connection with the recital of this
week there was exhibited in the music
room on the first floor many specimens
of drawing of our children from the first
/ to the ninth grades inclusive
Che physics class is now regularly
engaged in laboratory work The
members are making up by working
additional periods; this to overcome the
handicap caused by the delay in the
arrival of the apparatus. You know
since the fire of a year and a half ago
we have not had course in physics.
The classes in domestic art are very
anxious to display the result of their
industry. Watch the announcement of
their exhibition Perhaps Miss Wlnn
may arrange that before it's Christmas
recess.
Look for the repor: cards Monday.
See the announcement of the program
for the first "try- out" debate in another
column. You know there will be two
"try-out' debates next week, one Tues
day evening and one Friday evening.
Each will be good.
Tests, tests, tests oh, those abomin-
able tests!
Monday we are to receive new seats in
the high school. The arrangement for
the "third six weeks" will be based on
the averages derived from our scholar
ship and department..
First "try-out" debate of the Langdon
high school literary society. AS our
school has enrolled in the state High
School Debating League and musl be
ready to defend either the affirmative
or the negative of question against
another school it was thought wise to
allow twelve debates. and in conse-
quence of their efforts choose the six
who make up two teams. The twelve
we're originally chosen by their col
leagues III the literary society, the final
six are to be selected by the judges of
the two "try-out" meetings
The judges will grade the arguments,
the style and the arrangement of the
debates, as we'll as the presentation of
the debate by each speaker, his delivery
and the general impression made upon
the judge.
That the "try.out" debates will be
most interesting you may gather from
the intense interest in the pupils for
their preparation. An admission of
fifteen cents will be chargad the pro-
ceeds being used to pay the expenses of
the conduct of such number, such as
arise from the purchase of books, from
the rental of phamplets etc. The pro-
gram for Tuesday evening Dec. 3, 1912
is as follows:
PROGRAM
"O'er the Flow'r Bejewelled Meadows
........ Franz Abt
Girls Glee Club
Debate; Resolved, that the U. S,
should own and maintain parcels post
express.
Affirmative Negative
Elyda Docksteader John Holloran
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-28
ELECTRIC THEATER REOPENS
After Having Undergone Extensive
Interior Improvements

In the Electric theatre, of which Mr..
Harry u. Waldron is the proprietor, it
can be stated beyond the possible chance
OF contradiction that Langdon has a
moving picture show that is little bet
ter than anything else in that line to be
found anywhere in the state. During
the past couple of months Manager Fl,
q. Waldron has made no less than five
distinct interior alterations and improve
ments in the Electric theatre the expense
and outlay entalled in the same amount
ing to no less than $500 The Electric
now has very handsome and ornamen-
tai steel ceiling. that is absolutely fire.
proof The walls have been redecorated,
each of the panels of the two walls con-
tanning classic figures grouped from the
paintings and statuary that have in his
tory gained for themselves place in the
world OF drama and art. The Electric
now has total seating capacity of two
hundred and seventy.fye seats and it
may here be stated that the capacity for
seating, giving the most satisfactory
view of the moving pictures has been
more than doubled. New electric lights
with artistic fixtures are now placed
along the sidewalks. all the wiring and
lighting connections being guaranteed
as being absolutely fire proof The oper-
ating room is now equipped with the
most up to date and best imported
lenses which together with the new
plate glass mirror screen, the only one of
its kind west of the Twin Cities, gives
the best and most satisfactory produc-
ton of moving pictures that scientific in
vention has been able to obtain. The
Electric theatre is now able to give it's
patrons better moving picture show
than can be seen anywhere west of the
the Twin Cities.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-28
L''''3t ;'3! School ci!!?

No session Thursday and Friday Of
this week. The. Thanksgiving recess
| unfortunately causes a break in the
regular routine.
Miss Emma Slingsby teacher of
English and history in the high school
expects to spend the recess with friends
in Hannah.
The Girls Glee club number Tuesday
evening proved decided success. The
patrons who would not let the light
snow fall of the hour nor anyother cause
interfere with their presence pronounced
the entertainment of high rank. Miss
M. M. Newton who conducted the train
ing of the girls and directed the rendi-
tion of the various numbers of the
recital deserves unboupded praise. Our
school authorities wish to extend thanks
to A. G. Kronenberger, who gave so
many hours of his time before and after
school the past two weeks and then so
skilfully presided at the piano the even
ing of the number.
The first and second grades gave a
THANKSGIVING program yesterday after
noon. So also did our third grade.
Miss Engebretson expects to pass the
recess in Lanmore.
The high school literary society at the
last regular meeting amended it's BY
laws by raising the constitutional limit
from thirty six to forty-eight.
Earl Roney was elected into member
ship of the society; the resignation of
one member was accepted, and one, on
demand of his fellow members, in con-
formity with bylaws relating to non
conformance of his duties, was expelled.
Every person capable of judging said
the combined program of Friday evening
was the best given this year. Every
defamation, every Grafton. every read
ing and each of the debates was proper
ly prepared. The hours of rehearsal
for this meeting were long and tedious;
the good faith and the intent of the
boys and girls taking part however
bridged much of the drudgery.
The question resolved that examina
tions are not detrimental to any school
was decided four to one in favor of the
negative by the judges, the Misses Anna
Mclean, Agnes Mclean, Maud Pinker-
ton and the Mesdames j. X. Hamilton
and z. Reid.
In the second debate the Misses
Bertha McGauvran, M. A. Cosgrove, E.
Follensbee,.L. Engebretson, and James
Hamilton decided three to two that the
negative should receive the palm. The
question under discussion read, resolved
that the U. S. should own and control
the postal telegraph.
The funds secured in consequence OF
this meeting were turned over to the
membe RS of last year 8 classrepresenting
! the alumni, who are desirous of paying
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-28
Common School final Examination

Notice is hereby given that an exami-
nation of applicants for common school
diplomas will be given in the schools of
the county on the 10Th and Goth of
December, 1912
HELEN j. SULLIVAN
County Sup't.
Langdou, N OAK, Nov. 25th 1912
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-28
Open Thanksgiving Day

The Ople photo shop will be open on
Thanksgiving Day to accommodates all
those who cannot get sittings made on
business days. This is your chance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-28
Notice of Beef RinQ Meeting.

All members of Beef Ring No. 2 are
requested to be present at the annual
meeting which will be held in the rooms
OF the commercial club in Langdon at
two o'clock in the afternoon on Satur-
day, November 30th.
JOHN SCHwAN. President.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-28

Hester Sparllng iona Goodman
Edward Donovan Gertrude Wienecke
Decision of the Judges
"Angels Serenade' Girls Glee Club
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-28
AUCTION SALE DATES.

Nov. 25-Charles WINNER, of Langdon
Nov. 26-Alex Mcintosh, of Stilwell
Nov. 27-Levi Hooey, of Langdon
Nov. 29-Frank Jansen. of Iona
Dec. 3-Henry REM, of Wales
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1912-11-28

No session Thursday and Friday of
this week. The Thanksgiving recess
unfortunately causes a break in the
regular routine.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-07
Pleasant Valley.

Corn husking is the order of the
day in this vicinity. -.
Misses Sarah and Maude Virden
spent Saturday night and Sunday
with their sister. Mrs. w. w. Shell
ton, in Decatur City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Myers and fam
lily and Mrs. Chas. Tenney and chill
dren spent Sunday at Fred Millsap's.
Fred Millsap purchased a new
piano last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Randell and
family were visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Pete Ellers Sunday.
Earn Robb was in this vicinity de-
horning cattle.
Rollie Virden purchased team
of horses of MIR. Rosengrant, of near
Garden Grove last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. H. Covington and
son and family visited at Veril
Beck's near Grand River Sunday.
Miss Gladys Black who is attend
ing Decatur school visited home
folks Sunday.
Miss Beatrice Cristophel spent
Saturday night and Sunday at Henry
Quigley's.
Miss Minnie Collins, Of Lamont,
who is teaching the Valley school,
visited home folks Sunday.
Willie Zika spent one day last
week with Rollie Virden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-07
Pleasant Valley No. 2.

= Edward Brown and family, OF
Russell county, Kansas, came the
past week to visit with their many
friends. They came through in
wagon.
Liza Vanderpool is nearly blind.
She has to be led about the house.
Clyde Cooper came the past week
from Kansas, driving through with
team. His father came ahead of
him on the train. They will again
make their home here, moving on
the John Poland farm for the
present.
Amos Ladd had another stroke Of
paralysis last Saturday. This is the
third stroke. and he is very low at
this writing.
Allan Pence has moved to Grand
River
Mrs. Lavina immersion has gone
to Grand River to live with her
daughter, Mrs. Arthur Evans, this
winter.
, Grandma Brammer was visiting
with her daughter, Mrs. John Acton,
the past week.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Jimm erson
We're visiting at the home of Arthur
Evans in Grand River last Saturday.
Freezing Edwards, of Dakota.
came to Des Moines about month
ago TO consult physician, as he had
been sick for several months, and
they live so far from a doctor.
They told his wife he had cancer of
the stomach She took him to Win
terset to the home of his sister, Mrs.
Jennie Adams. He died on Monday
Of last week, and they brought his
body to Grand River for burial. The
funeral was held at the Baptist
! church on Tuesday, and he was laid
to rest in the Young cemetery. He
leaves wife and six children.
Father is gone but not forgotten. He
was member of the Pleasant Val
ley Baptist church, and had lived
here nearly all his life. He went to
Dakota about four years ago 70
make his home. He was a good
neighbor and loved by all who knew
him. He was the son of Abel and
Liza Edwards and cousin of Rev.
F. Edwards, of Osceola. The family
have the sympathy of all in the
community.
II. L. Brammer and family spent
last Sunday with his brother,
Marion Brammer, near Westerville.
Elmer Dunn, who is teaching the
Comstock school. went home last
Saturday and will not return until
after the election.
Miss Ella Woods was visiting with
her sister. Mrs. Charles Poland, the
past week.
We are glad to announce that DR..
Lands, of Grand River, is better at
this writing.
Henry Immersion and family
spent last Saturday at the home of
Arthur Evans in Grand River.
Elias Hendrickson and family
were called to Grand River Saturday
to see his father-in-law. Amos Laid,
who is at the point Of death.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-07
I)ell'ay.

Most everyone in this vicinity
have begun gathering corn and it is
surely fine weather for the work.
NJ. F. Springer" and family visited
at Frank Binning's Sunday.
Guy Smith and family returned
Friday from New Virginia where
they had been visiting relatives the
past week.
Bert Redman and family visited
at p G. Harris west of Van Vert
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Brechtel, of We'll
don, visited at Give Merrill's Sun.
day.
There was a carpet rag sewing at
Mollie Springer's last Thursday.
Grover Hamilton and wife spent
Sunday in Van Vert.
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cox visited
Sunday and Monday with George
Redman's and Frank Binning's.
Ben Redman and family visited at
John LETTERS Sunday.
Jim Dobson shipped hogs from
Delray Tuesday.
airs. Charlie Imhoff returned to
to her home Friday after spending a
week with relatives in this vicinity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-07
Leroy.

a large number were present at
the Epworth League business and
social meeting which was held at the
Curtis Farmer home Friday even
ing. After the business session
lunch was served and the remainder
of the evening was spent in a social
way. Everyone departed at late
hour feeling that they had had a
very pleasant time.
Joe Wolverton went to Canada
one day last week to look at land.
Miss Margaret Baker visited from
Wednesday until Friday with her
friend, Miss Hutchinson in Leon.
Hugh and Harry Buffum returned
from Clio last week.
Mrs. Margaret Young returned
from Olewein one day last week,
where she had been visiting rela-
tives.
Mr. Lambert, of Lamont, was here
on business Wednesday,
w. S. Throckmorton and family
attended the wedding of Mrs.
Throc kmorton's neice in Van Vert.
Miss Anna Pollard visited a few
days last week with her cousin, Mrs.
Hattie Wells, of near Humeston.
Mrs. Mary ROSS returned from
Ottumwa Friday where she had
been having an operation performed
on her eye.
Mrs. Florence Trisler and daugh-
ter visited few days last week with
her mother, Mrs. Mary Ross, of this
place.
Prof. Tedford was in Osceola Sat
urday.
Mrs. Rainard, of Cambria, visited
between trains Saturday with her
daughter, Mrs. Moon.
Mr.. Ralph Halverson came Mon
day to visit his sister Mrs. Ed Lewis.
Mrs. Tom CLANCY visited Friday
and Saturday in Osceola.
Twyla Wells entertained fifteen
of her little friends Wednesday, the
occasion being her eleventh BIRTH
day anniversary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-07
Burr Oak Ridge.
Election is over.

Election is over.
John Harris and family of An
dover. Mo-. were here over Sunday
visiting at Gill VanderpooFs.
J. B. Mcdaniel and threshirg
crew were on the prairie the first OF
the week.
Mrs. Ella Smith spent few days
with her aunt, Mrs. Ed Patton.
John Frost has erected new
Windmill.
Merit Cozad and family returned
from South Dakota where they had
spent the past few weeks.
Jim Osborn and family spent Sun-
day with relatives.
Saylor Cannon drove over from
Mt. Ayr in his car TO visit relatives.
Mrs. Emma Grogan returned from
Jasper Records where she had been
the past week.
VIM. Hazlet and children Julia
and Cara Chastain and Andy Cozad
were Sunday visitors at K. Meek's.
w. r. Chastain was on the Ridge
Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-07
WHY 1T SUCCEEDS.
Because It's for One Thing Only, and
Leon People Appreciate This.

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thing.
Doing one thing we'll brings sue
cess.
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For weak or disordered kidneys.
Here is Leon evidence to prove
their worth. w..
Mrs. S. Wood, Fourth St., Leon,
Iowa. says: II consider Doan's Kid
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recommend them. I have used this
preparation when troubled with
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Doan's Kidney Pills acted promptly,
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!. For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States. rs e
Remember the name -Doan'
and take no other.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-07
Little River.

Cool weather still prevails in this
vicinity.
Page and Grace Drury called on
Edith Spargur Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Graham
and daughter Hazel called on Mr..
and Mrs. Seth Davis and family Sun
day afternoon.
Mr.. Jasper Spargur and daughter
Judd Sunday.
Mrs. Fletcher Drury called on
Hazel Graham Tuesday evening.
Many from this vicinity attended
the speaking at Pleasanton Satur-
day evening.
Mr.. Orwell Walker spent Sunday
with Lee Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Wilson
and daughter Blanch, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Drury and daughter, Nellie
were Leon callers Sunday.
Miss Beulah Drury went to spend
a few days with her sister, Mrs.
Lawrence Wilson Sunday evening.
Mr.. Charles Davis has been assist
ing Roy Drury with his work this
week. ..
Mr.. and Mrs. James Drury and
daughter Nellie spent Wednesday
with their daughter, Mrs. Lawrence
Wilson.
Mrs. Martin Hendrickson return
ed from Knoxville, Iowa, where she
has been visiting her father and
mother. ...
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Wilson
spent Saturday night with her par
ents James Drury and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Davis spent
Saturday at the Spargur home.
Mrs. Maude Lasiey spent Satul-
day night and Sunday with her par
ents at Lamont.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-07
Sunny Side.

Mrs. Belle Stockton and son John
visited Saturday at the Hull home.
Henry Quigley and family spent
Sunday with Lee suits and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pete Morgan and
son Max spent Sunday with Jimmie
Hull and family.
Mr. Clyde Maynard and family
from Illinois, moved on the John
Barrett farm Monday of this week.
We gladly welcome them to our
neighborhood.
Miss Nan Hammer, of Decatur, is
assisting Mrs. Ed Rumley with her
house cleaning.
Miss Edith Sears visited Saturday
night and Sunday with her cousin,
Warren Rumley.
Halloween was ushered in Thurs
day evening by the first snow of the
season.
Those who attended the Home
steaders Harvest Home Supper at
the P. E. o. Hall last Wednesday
evening were Clyde Marvin and fam
lily and the Misses Nan and Iowa
Hammer and Alva Woodmansee and
family.
We join with our nation in SYM
James S. Sherman.
F. w. Sears and family spent Sum
| day at the Rumley home and attend
ed church at Union Chapel Sunday
afternoon and evening.
S. NJ. Ash called at Clyde May
nard's Tuesday.
C. S. Anderson. of Union. Iowa,
! has purchased the Lou Pease farm
of this vicinity
Mrs. Flora Hull and son Amy
noon.
Mrs. Atherton of Leon spent Sun
day with Clyde Marvin and family.
Mrs. Len Hamilton was city
caller Friday.
Arthur CumminS and family, of
Lone Star, spent Sunday with his
father, F. NJ. Cummins.
Miss Grace Gittinger and Master
Warren Rumley have been absent
from school the greater part of this
week on account of sickness.
Rev. Mcdonald who is holding the
revival meetings at Palestine spent
Wednesday night at the home of Mr..
Claypool.
MIR. and Mrs. Len Hamilton spent
Sulludy dllcl IlOOu Will Jlulullc NUT
and wife.
Miss Goldie Smith, of Leon, spent
Sunday with her friend Jimmie Gam
| mon at the home of his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Will Cannon.
The series of meeting which have
been in progress at Union Chapel for
| the past three weeks conducted by
Rev. Ronk closed last Sunday night,
| with great success. Large crowds
were present each evening and
about twenty-five went forward, de-
string to walk in the newness of
life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Daugherty
and daughter Marjorie, spent We'd
| nesday with Ed Rumley and family
| and took the picture of Sunny Side
school,
Joe Hamilton made 4 flying trip
| to Des Moines on his motorcycle
Wednesday.
Miss Frances Strange spent Fri
day night with her uncle and aunt,
Mr.. and Mrs. Willard Gardner, of
Leon p.
Mr.. John S. Gardner finished lay
ing the steel roofing on his new
barn Thursday.
Mr.. Gainie Cannon and family
accompanied Mr.. Walter Dobs0n, CT
Decatur, in his auto to Union Chapel
services Sunday night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-07
Salem.

Considerable snow fell here
Thursday night making the ground
white for while.
Jim Morey, of Pleasanton, spent
Saturday night with Harry Slower.
Morris Linden who is employed at
Des Moines visited few days this
week with home folks.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Ode Dale,
October Gath, boy.
Roy and Pearl Blakesley were
Davis City callers Friday.
Ross Dale and wife, of Garden
attend the funeral of their grand
mother, Mrs. Blakesley. ''.' ...
Harry Slower delivered hogs to
Pleasanton on Monday.
Will Moore and wife visited Sun
day with his parents, J. Moore and
wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Dale returned
home last Saturday from Yuma,
Colorado, where they were called by
the serious illness of their daughter,
Mrs. Alta Hamilton.
Mrs. John Robson spent the past
week with h.r mother, Mrs. Henry
Cowles, who is quite low
j. wesley johnson, of Woodland,
was visiting in these parts one day
last week.
Walter Slower visited Friday
afternoon with his sister, Mrs. J. H.
Mcdaniel. ~.
j.. w. Spargur and daughter Edith
called at Ralph Judd's Sunday.
M. Linden had business at La
moni and Davis City Saturday.
Duffey Lorey, Of Leon, was look
ing after business interests in this
vicinity last week.
Jno. Blakesley and family, of Mis-
souri,, were called here last Friday
by the illness and death of his
mother, Mrs. Blakesley.
Grandma Blakesley died Friday at
the home OF her daughter, Mrs. s.
A. Dale, after, an illness of a few
weeks. She was laid to rest in the
Salem cemetery on Monday. Grand
ma Blakesley is known and respect
ed by everybody in the community
and the family have the deepest
sympathy OF all. Grandma will be
greatly missed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-11-07

Hives, eczema, itch or salt rheum
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of your clothing. Doan's Ointment
is fine for skin itching. All drug
gists sell it, SO cents a box.