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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-28

Barley reached a top price of 81 cents
on the local market Saturday.
Threshers account books, time books,
liens and printing of all kinds on sale at
this Office. Mail orders promptly filled.
About IS teachers wrote on the ex-
animation at Langdon and Munich last
week. Twenty-Five of these wrote at
the county seat.
The Munich Herald that it
has "kllled" that standing two line local
about Mic Dixon's weekly trip over to
Lengdon. "He's married now.
Albert Thorson of Langdon and Mr..
and Mrs. Nick Dixon of Munich, autoed
through Calvin last Saturday on their
way to Fish Lake. MIR. Thorson re-
turned to Langdon Monday and Mr.. and
Mrs. Dixon stayed over for a weeks out
ing at the Lake.-Calvin Times.
I. Kitchin returned Tuesday from a
trip east through Illinois and Iowa in
the interest of the Cavalier Co. Immigra-
lion association. Mr.. Kitchin was &C.
companied by a party of prospective
land buyers, who will spend the week
here looking over farm lands in this
vicinity which the association is offer
ing for sale this fall.
Joseph Power returned on Sunday by
way of Mowbray from Humboldt, Man.,
with his family who nave been making a
vacation visit at the home of his brother,
Archie Power of that place and with
other relatives at Crookston, MINI. Mr.
Power was among the Langdon party
who spent part of last week taking in
tho "Stampede" at Winnipeg.
A. E. Lindstrom is noted as having
Sundayed at the Forks this week and
will spend considerable of the fall season
looking after his farming interests in
this county and over at Oberon before
Returning west to his home and fruit
ranch at Orland, Cal. where he has
been located since disposlng of the Re-
publican and leaving Langdon less than
a year ago.
Letters received during the week from
the Langdon colony of homesteader at
Malta, Montana, states that a hail storm
on Sunday the 18th inst, wiped out
about all of the crop that was about to
be harvested on the farms of Mrs. Cora
Watson, o. Il. Simonson, H. A.Johnson.
Grover Waite and others from here, all
OF whom had located on land that
adjoined the others. The loss is stated
as being practically total and will prove
a severe backset to the start they had
made farming.
A matter that needs to have the atten'
ton of the city's committee on streets
and will have to be put into proper shape
before winter sets in is the present un-
safe condition of the foot bridge cross,
ing the coulee at the west end of Spruce
street, the walk at one end of the bridge
is much in need of repairs and unsafe
while several lengths of the railing neeo
Rutting in place where they have beer
down for some time, Considerable IN
favorable comment is heard as to the
present condition If the foot bridge.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-28
DrS. Smith, Hughes
4 hdSeItinG
Donovan Block
DENTISTS

Miss Allie Dickson. who will be in
structor of English in the high school at
the opening of the fall term is camping
| with the q. E. Johnston family and
other friends at Fish Lake this week.
Mrs. Joseph Schwinghammer was a
passenger on Saturdays train, returning
to her homo at Hannah from St. Cloud,
MINI, where she was called a short
time ago to attend the funeral of her
brothers wife.
E. H. Durbin returned Saturday from
a months visit with his family at
Orange, Cal, and will give his attention
throughout the fall season to the har-
vesting and threshing operations on his
farms here and over near Munich.
N. D. Dixon and bride arrived in
Munich last Wednesday from their short
honeymoon trip to Fish Lake, following
their wedding here in Langdon on the
18th ints., They have a cosy home fitted
up in a suite of rooms on the second
floor of the Tyrrell drug store building
in Munich.
The lawn social Friday evening by
the ladies guild of the Presbyterian
church was an enjoyable affair on the
grounds at the VIM. Plummer home. the
refreshments served consisting of ice
cream and cake. Quite an appreciates
sum was cleared by the ladies for
church purposes.
A. Schulke returned Saturday from
his business trip east to the markets in
Chicago and New York, where he has
spent two weeks in buying fall and winter
lines of new goods for his Langdon de-
partment store and places of business at
Nekoma and Dresden. His daughter
Miss Alma Schulke who has been visit
ing with Chicago relatives, accompanied
him on his return home.
Mayor Mcintyre left on Mondays
train for the Forks, where he will be
joined by Mrs. Mcintyre in a trip east,
the objective point of interest being
Montreal, where the American bar as
sociation will be IN session next week
Attorney Mcintyre will number among
the few lawyers of the state who travel
the distance east to attend this national
gathering of the legal fraternity.
The death of Miss Nora Dickson, old
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Dickson, living five miles northwest of
Calvin, occurred Wednesday morning at
9 o'clock from tuberculosis. Nora was
sixteen years of age at the time of her
death and up to a few weeks age was in
the best of health. Funeral services
we're held from the home Thursday
afternoon at 2:30 and interment made in
the Calvin cemetery. Rev. B. A. Fail
officiating.
The restaurant of Quinn and Rad
sch weit, at the rear OF the Lebrun &
Matthews pool room and bowling alley,
is now a days doing a mighty big bust.
ness IN a mighty narrow space. There
has been a wonderful growth in the
popularity OF the Lebrun in
the short time that has elapsed since its
management passed into the capable
hands of Messrs Quinn & Radschweit,
who in addition to a large run OF tran.
silent business also enjoy an ever increas.
ing home town patronage.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-28
HAD GOOD EXHIBIT
At COUNTY FAIR
Stock Display Made by Farmers Of
Munich and Calvin Proved to
be Highly Creditable

The following is a list of awards made
by the judges in the horse department
at the Cavalier county fair to Calvin ex-
hibitors: Percheron and French draft
stations. Best stallion four years old
Dan Porter End and John Rays 3rd.
Best stallion two years old, Dan Porter
End, Best stallion one year old, John
Rays LIST. Best brood mare, Dan Porter
LIST. In the Belgian class Dan Porter
received first prize for the best three
year old flly. In the sweepstakes Dan
Porter received first prize for the best
Percheron mare.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-28
Nekoma has more than the necessary
amount of harvest help on hand.

Nekoma has more than the necessary
amount of harvest help on hand.
Miss Irene Farup came up from Park
River last week and was a guest for a
couple of days at the home of her friend,
Mrs. DR.. Tom Smith.
I. A. Hawkins the hardware man, sue
cessor to the Plummer e. McNiven old
stand, was at Grand Forks q day or t. O
the forepart of the week on a business
mission.
Superintendent John H. Stauff has
leased the Haverty house on north
Third street, opposite St. Alphonsus
church, and will move during the week
from the Farrell residence, opposite the
school house, where the family have
made their home the past year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1913-08-28

Munich and its section of Cavalier
county was not very we'll represented in
the stock exhibits at the county fair,
but as it was several prizes we're brought
home. Hermand Finder took two tirSts,
one with his four yeor old brood i, ,r-
end one for the best registered ioa',
Morgan stock. Walter Sandison took
second with his one year old Percheron
stallion. MI. Finder also got a first and
Two seconds in the poultry department.
Munich Herald.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-03
A CITY OF CHANGE.
Ephesus, Once on the Seaeoast, 10 New
Located Far Inland.

Ephesus, Once on the Seaeoast, 10 Now
Located Far Inland.
Sir William Ramsay characteristics
Ephesus as the City OF Change. I" And
truly 1t has seen marvellous changes
and its inhabitants many removals. In
the days of st. Paul and st. John EphL
esus was a city of the seacoast; the
waters Of the Aegean Tapped it's busy
wharves. Now the traveller to Ephesus
can scarcely imagine that he is near
the sea. To all appearances he is as
far away az on one Of our inland prai-
ries. The Cayster during all these ages,
has brought down mud and silt from
the mountains until now Ephesus 10
miles from the seashore Even In st.
Johns time the port was kept open
only by strenuous effort and constant
dredging -.
These changes wrought by nature
have compelled frequent changes ON
the part Of the inhabitants. The orig
inal city was built not far from Ayaso-
louk and 1.-The whole Ephesian valley
was an arm Of the sea dotted with
rocky islands and bordered by pictur-
esque mountains and wooded promon-
tories" we are told. AS the sea receded
In the course Of the centuries the pop
ulation moved with it until the Roman
city. the city Of st. Paul and St. John.
was some miles from the original site.
AT last this port became impossible and
the inhabitants moved farther back,
nearer to the site of the more ancient
city. where today the few Inhabitants
that still remain are found. Christian
Herald.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-03
Whom England NODDED Broad.

England was once on the verge Of a
bread famine. That was In 1900, when
the wars with France combined with
a succession Of bad harvests to plunge
the country into state Of general des-
ttution. "a law was enacted" writes
Mr.. F. W. lakewood, prohibiting the
sale Of bread till 1t had been out Of the
oven at least twenty-four hours. Food
was so scarce and dear that q portion
Of the population refused to starve In
silence, and rioting broke out In many
parts Of England. The acts against
'forestalling and regrating'-that is, an.
ticipating the markets so as to raise
the price Of foodstuffs--were rigorous.
1y enforced. A royal grant OF $500
was made to one Thomas Toden, to
enable him to prosecute a discovery
made by him Of paste az a gubBti-
tute for wheat fiour."-London Stand
ard,
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-03
HOWS THIS?

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case of Catarrh
that cannot he cured by Halls'
Catarrh Cure
F j Cheney & Co.. Toledo, Ohio;
We the undersigned. have known
F. j Cheney for the last Is years
and believe him perfectly honor.
able in all business transactions and
financially able to carry ont any
obligations made by his firm.
National Bank of Commerce. To-
ledo, Ohio. &c.,.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
telnally acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. Testimonials sent free
Price rs cents per bottle Sold by
all druggists. Take Halls Family
Pills for constipation.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-03
SlRES AND SONS.

Norbert Weiner, formerly in tho front
rank as an infant prodigy, has, at tho
age OF eighteen, been made doctor Of
philosophy by Harvard university.
Walter p. Brent has beatsn the
plano playing record at LtthgoW, New
South Wales, with a nonstop perform
ance Of seventy-six and one-quaEter
hours.
Joseph NJ. Baker, the new secretary
Of the United Stategf senate, is a law
yer. He was formerly q librarian in
the senate and In familiar with it's pro
ceedings.
John M. Simonds, believed to be the
Oldest bookbinder now working at the
trade, is actively employed In Boston
despite his age Of eighty-fve years.
He has been a bookbinder for dfty.
four years.
Zue Sun Bien, recently appointed as-
slstant secretary Of state of the new
Chinese republic, Is thoroughly Ameri.
canized. He was graduated last June
from Brown university, where he made
good record az student.
Sir Leander Starr Jamsson, lust
elected chairman OF the British South
Africa company, led the historical raid
on the Transv6at} Dec. 90 1895. He
served as premieR Of Ceps Colony for
four years. begiuning with 1904.
Bishop Charles Edward Cheney. who
has just completed his Hfty-tbjrd year
az rector OF Chrtst's Reformed Episco-
pnl church, Chicsgo. has set mark
for continuoag service with one housa
Of worship. Ohrist's church wss bis
FIRST charge kand he was its arst >
tor. Bisho Cheney Is nnt'
New York Gyas ordained
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-03

When ship is posted at Lloyd's a
bell is tolled once In the very unusual
event Of n vessel arriving In port after
being posted the bell is struck twice
and the caller makes his announcement
from the rostrum amid u breathless al.
lence. On the day insurance money Is
payable all who were on the missing
ship are legally considered dead.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-03
Crampina tho Bank.

Cashier Ito lady casblng check fol
E15)--How will you have 1t, madam,
gold OF notes7 Lady-Oh, all gold
Flense, II you've got it--LoDdon Punch
Equally 30.
Jack--I tell you when you get around
che proposing point with a girl the
suspense is awful. Tom Wei, and
how about the expenseP- Boston Tran.
scrlDt.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-03
Fine Idoa,

Insurance Man-If you lose q hand
We pay you $1,000 Pat--T'll spoke to
me brother Mike. He's a contractor
an do be losln' hands nil the toime.--
Puck.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-03
WESTERN ELECTRIC SHOE SHOP

First class repairing of all styles of
boots and shoes. All orders given
prompt attention. Country trade SOL
cited. FRED HEINRICH, Prop.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-09-03
Corrected.

Teacher-f | shoud say, "Your two
sisters are coming" would that be cor
rect7
Johhny--No, ma'am. only have enc
sister.-Exchango.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
Adapted from the Big Broadway Success
BY Owen Davis
TNovellzed byl
Z9za1Mlz9
TNoVelIzed byl

tFrom owen Davis play now being pre-
scented at the Playhouse, New York, by
William A. Brady. Copyright, 1913. by
International News Service)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
TO-DAY'S INSTALLMENT

For a day or two--that's all You
know, this is a confoundedly expensive
way to live" said Ken, with no idea at
all of living any other way.
And scarcely suitable. But we will
talk of that tonight You will dine with
me. won't you, dear7''
The boy stood with quick courtesy as
his mother rose. He came TO her side,
and she took him into her arms
Yes. thanks. I'll love dining with
you again. mother. But you must let
me OFF early. / have an engagement
that won't bear breaking
Mary turned qulckly-and Mrs. Nell
son spoke with anxious premonition:
''You are not doing anything silly.
Are you. dear"
The boy Strengthened a bit, with the
conscious power of manhood. He loved
and he thought he could win the love
he wanted.
I'm all right! I'm going to be hus-
tier after this. I've got something worth
working for"
Kenneth" exclaimed Emily Nelson.
Mary turned, startled out of self-re-
preston
What is It, KEN" asked the girl
breathlessly.
Both women were anxious. In the
eyes of each was the light OF protect
ing longing-that maternal glow good
woman feels when she senses danger for
her beloved.
You silly women! Why shouldn't l
work? Don't stand popping your eyes
out at met"
The boy laughed with easy masculine
superiority.
I'm all right he boasted
He kissed his mother. And this time
he did not see how softly glowing was
the pink of sweet Marys cheek,
you are all have now, KEN" Emily
Nelson spoke with a sad tenderness. She
could not know how dangerously near
she was to losing that "all she had
once and forever!
I'VE are going to be happy-all OF us!
You'll seei Good bye, mother
Kenneth spoke with the easy boast
fulness OF one who sees his own joy
just within reach. Mary Burk could not
quite see how they were all to be happy!
AS Mrs. Nelson swept ahead down the
corridor. she STEPPED back into the room.
and with deep feeling voiced her I'M
selfish plea to Ken.
"Your father, Ken! He loves youl'
Ken had taken her hand with tho
friendly glow OF long years OF friend
ship and affection. He dropped 1t now
with harsh suddenness.
Goodbye, Mary"
Fine feeling and beauty OF purpose
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
In Excuse

Matilda. maid OF all work, had re
ceived a letter from friend whom she
greatly admired for her intellectual at
tainments. VITA glowing pride she
placed the epistle in the hands of her
young mistress, a very clever high
school girl, and. as the latter indul-
gently perused the ungrammatical but
copper plate effusion. she kept up a
running comment on the remarka BILE
qualities OF. her correspondent
she's marNeli' exclaimed the lit
tie maid, with conviction, tiercely black
ing the kitchen stove. II dunno that |
know better dedicated young Idly
except you, miss, It's simply wonderful
what that girls nows. Now don't you
think It's a good letter, miss?"
"A remarkably well written letter,
Matilda. But tell me. why does your
friend always put small f. for the per-
sonal prOnoun 70"
For moment the little maid hesi-
tated
I'm tell you. miss" she cried win
ME is very hard worked She must
have been in n hurry. When she as
plenty o time she puts a capital letter
to every word"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
Honest John

~ GORGE CARTER, very just
Y man, carrying on business in
small village, found II neces
sary one day to leave his establish
ment to the sole charge of John, his
assistant, and, as usual, thinking 1t
necessary to impress upon him the
necessity OF dealing fairly by his Gus
toners, left him with these words:
We'll John, IL ever in doubt, quote
a text to yourself and you will find
great help from It in your dealings"
He had not been gone long before
lady walked into the shop and asked
to see some shawls
John, pulling one out from under
the counter, asked her how she liked
it. stating that the price was a dollar
1t was n very nice one, but she, being
able to afford better, asked TO see
others.
John, ready as ever, fetched an
other out OF the same box. and.
spreading this out on the counter,
stated the price to he five dollars.
Still she was not satisfied, SO, fetch
ing another one, also out OF the same
box, he asked her how she would like
that at ten dollars.
The lady was pleased and would
have that one
John flushed with his success. on
his masters return told him all
His master was angry and asked
him what Scripture quotation could
have been in his mind when he cheat
ed the lady that morning.
John frightened at this, and, with
fun Importance, replied:
she was a stranger, and took her
in"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
WOMAN ESCAPES
OPERATION
BY Timely Use of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.

Here is her own statement.
Cary, Maine.-"1 feel II duty
I'VE to all suffering women 10 tel
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22

and was so nervous ! could not sleep,
then l would be so tired mornings
that l could scarcely get around 1t
seemed almost impossible to move or
do a bit of work, and ! thought
never would he any better until
submitted to an operation. COM
menced taking Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound and soon felt
IKE a new woman | had no pains,
slept well, had good appetite and was
fat and could do almost all my own
work for a family of four. ! shall
always feel that ! owe my good health
10 your medicine. Mrs. Hayward
Sewers, Cary, Maine
II you are i'll do not drag along until
an operation Is necessary, but at
once taken Lydia f Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound.
II you have tho slightest doubt that
Lydia e. Pinkhar's Vegetable Com
pound will help you, write to Lydia
{. Pinkhsm Medicine Company loon
fdentiaD. Lynn, Mass, for advice.
Your letter will ha opened, rend ard
answered by woman, and he'd in
strict confidence.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
A Lady's Lunch.

Kitchen, -Adolph--Hello
Potter. 36. Lunch for three Clear
sonp-filet OF sole--chops and salad
One bottle Of the same wine we have
been ordering-No-T will order more
II we require 1t. At one thirty, please
-- Yes-Served here one waiter to
act under my instructions Thank
you"
Potter concluded his task with OBJ
vious distaste He could not know that
he would never order another luncheon
for Potter. So" and serve It to his
young master and Miss May" and Mr..
LIE Roy.
knock al the door-a rats -tat-tat
/ that took Porter over to the entrance
and made him set the door ajar and
then set 1t half to again with the i'm
pulse of his dislike for the crew who
were coming to play with and sheer at
his young master again
None Of that" laughed Miss Kitty
May This is not the subway, Pot
teri"
Hello! Hello, Grand day. amt It.?
What's wrong? You amt lookn' as
happy as I'd like to see you" said Jim
Clarity to Potter as that we'll bred
servitor stepped back offended at the
! easy at homeness of these bourgeois in
his masters rooms.
81 beg your pardon" said Potter,
coldly.
What for? What You heen up to
this time?" asked Jim the friendly
1--WE passed Mr.. Nelson in the lobby
he didn't see us; he was with"
began Kitty: then seeing Potter's ex-
preston, she added airily
Just as well. l guess. Wen wait"
Mr. Nelson will return shortly"
said Potter, picking up his tray and
making a dignitied exit.
Kitty laughed She had been putting
him through his PAGES.
THERE You see what I meant Why
can't you act like he does?" she said
TO Jim, whose imitation OF a lady's
chauffeur was about as successful as
her own imitation OF a lady.
Jim was undaunted in his meek self
satisfaction. He would play any part
that Kitty desired. however mental it
was. But he had to play it after his
own meager talents Jim had no apti-
tude for high finance The outcome OF
1t all was TO prove just how good
business woman Kitty was.
"A mans got to be born that way.
He can't make himself such a regular
fool as that" said Jim with the Ameri-
can distaste for the flunky.
Say, Kitty. you got to get me a new
Job. I'm going to hook the car"
Don't be in a hurry" advised Dick.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
Up-to-the-Minute Jokes

TITS curious" said Brown, "how
coming events cast their shadows be-
fore them. I'll wager a flyer none Of
you gentlemen can guess what was
the last thing played on the organ at
the time of the FIRE"
The Lost Chord, suggested Smith.
Brown shook his head.
Dies lrae, said the classical gen
tleman
Brown shook his head again.
What was ii them" asked the
practical member.
Brown got up reached for his hat,
and went to the door Then he re-
piled:
The hose!"
There were two actresses in an
early play of mineE said an author,
both very beautiful; but the leading
actress was thin. She quarreled one
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22

day at rehearsal with the other lady,
and she ended that quarrel by saying,
haughtily:
Remember, please, that l am the
star
Yes, | know you're the star the
other retorted, cycling with an amused
smile the leading actress long, slim
figure; but you'd look better, my
dear, If you were a little meteor"
A woman, coming down the garden
walk, was Mortified at seeing her son
standing on his head against the
garden wall.
johnnie. you wretch" she cried.
what are you doing now?"
Standing on my head" replied
Johnnie. Didn't yer tell me to play
at summat that wouldn't wear my
boots out?"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
Milestones.

The Boss-lsn't It about time YOU
thought about a new oVercoat, Will
liam? You seem to have had that one
for years and years?
William (sadly reminiscent Yes.
sir-I recollect l bought 1t on the oc-
casion of my last rise OF salary. sir.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
Good Manners

She was gowned in a severely plain
tailored costume and assumed other
mannish freaks in her dress.
An old lady who was very near
sighted entered the street car The
mannish girl waited a moment, but
as no man signified his Willingness
to give up his seat, she rose and gave
hers to the old woman.
THANK you, SIR said the other
in grateful acknowledgment; you're
the only gentleman In the car"