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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-12-30
WEST HOPE

Will Smith is expecting to move
soon onto the Mcintosh place in Har-
vey township, which up to the present
time has been occupied by Walter
Scott.
II Our mail is being brought out by
a horse and sleigh now instead of with
an auto. The driver of the Ford cal
stated that his trouble was that the
hind wheels were always trying to get
ahead of the front ones.
Albert Radford and family, who are
making a visit here during the holiday
season, with their many old time
friends are expecting to leave, re-
turning to their home in western
Canada on the first Monday after the
New Year.
Mrs. Fred P. Schutt received a
telegram during the past week bring
ing the information that an aunt liv-
ing at Brinsmade, in this state, had
passed away quite Unexpectedly. She
left for the home of the bereaved
family on the train which left Lang
don Christmas eve.
Your correspondent is asked to put
in an item stating that.a red heifer,
two years old and coming three, has
been at the farm Of Martin Moore for
the past eight weeks. Those who
are looking for stray stock had better
go around and see if they can identify
the animal.
The West Hope farmers club will
hold its next meeting on Tuesday, the
date being changed from Saturday,
the time of the regular meeting,
owing to it being New Years day.
There's a lot of important business to
be wound up at that time and a full
turnout of members is expected.
Messrs Martin and Otto Olson,
son of Peter C. Olson, of this place.
are home for a visit oyer the holi.
days at the home of their parents.
They arrived or Wednesday of last
week, but we learn are not planning
on making as lengthy a stay as we
might wish to enjoy wits1aem.
A bank book and soma heck and
money amounting to about 500 or
more was lost on the road between
Stilwell and Langdon on Friday OF
last week. If the party finding the
same will return this property to The
owner, j. j. OHert, at the Stilyel]
store they will receive sufficient
! reward.
Martin Moore had the misfortune
to lose one of B. Prom's COWS one
day last week. In some way or other
the animal got into the we'll and hac
been there for some time before any.
ones attention was directed to the
fact. The cows struggles had lief,
her in such a shape that she was onl,
got out with difficulty and found t.
be damaged to such an extent thai
they had to kill her.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-12-30
SUMMONS.

sr4 coD of N Of c%s1 n;;E9rA' SIS. In District Court
Seventh Judicial District,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-12-30
CORRESPONDENCE
DRESDEN

A very large crowd attended the
funeral of VIM. Buchweitz on Monday.
Jas. Moritz went to Easily with his
cousin, Clifford Clark, and will return
Saturday.
N. Thielen and Miss Haugen, of
Langdon were here to attend the Tom
Thumb wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Fabel left on
Friday for Norwood, Mimi, to spend
Xmas at his old home.
Miss C. Janneck is spending her
Xmas holidays at Forest River, Mimi,
and with Miss O'Rielly at Langdon.
Mr.. A. j. Sundberg left on Monday
for st. Paul and other points in Min
nesota where he will visit for the
winter months.
Miss Gertrude Robertson, of Han
nah, has been visiting with her cou-
sin, Miss Irene Moritz, since Saturday
returning Wednesday.
Miss Mary O'Reilly of Langdon,
was up to take in the Tom Thumb
wedding and visited with her aunt,
Miss E. O'Rielly, rturning Saturday.
H. S. Johansen and Aug. Ever
slage spent Christmas at Edinburg at
the home of the former and had a
very pleasant time.
Santa Claus was about the only
visitor in Dresden on Christmas day
and sustained his reputation as usual
for being a friend of the young folks
in fact everybody.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Timian, Mr..
John Mueller, Miss Mamie Williams,
Sadie Williams, Miss Ellen Olson,
Mrs. Blesener and several others are
on the sick list this week. We arc
pleased to state that they are all on a
fair way to recovery.
Geo. Dawson, of the St. Thomas
college of st. Paul, and Richard anc
Florence of St. Mary's Academy o.
Devils Lake, are at home for the
Christmas holidays. The young folks
r delighted to get home and theil
many friends are glad to meet them.
Harry E. Stoughton, our genia
agent here, spent Christmas in Lang.
don and tried to get back on Sunday
first by auto and then by team, bu,
failed in both instances and the at.
tempt was abandoned. We have {
suspicion, however, that there wa.
another reason for his failure to gel
back. He arrived by a special OF
Monday and has very pleasant memo
ries of an unusually good time.
We regret very much to record thu
death Of MI. VIM. Buchweitz, whom
we reported very i'll last week. Hi
death occurred on Friday last and hi
bereaved wife and family have tn,
sympathy Of the entire neighborhood
Owing to sthe telephone lines beini
out b sEsotirrsder we ere unable at thii
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-12-30
MT. CARMEL

Henry Bergman and wife spent
Christmas with the Solomon Diemert
family at Langdon.
The Mt. Carmel correspondent wish.
es all the readers of this paper a Hap
Ply and Prosperous New Year.
Peter sauer, accompanied by Leo
and Alfred Schneider, returned to
their homes last Thursday after home
stealing in Montana for the past
year. We also note that Alfred
Schneider is quite sick since his
return.
]. ]. Klein and wife of Wales,
Walter Klein and wife of Hannah
and Alex. Borho and wife of Mowbray
spent Christmas at the S. l. Koehm-
stedt home here. There were also
quite a number of the young folks
who gathered at the same place and
spent Sunday evening having a pleas
ant time.
1t is reported that the girls of this
neighborhood r planning on giving
a leap year ball at the Mt. Carmel
hall. This will be quite a surprise
to the boys if the girls will show us a
good time. No doubt this would make
us think that their hearts are in the
right place. The date has not been
sci yet. but will be announced in next
weeks issue of the Democrat,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-12-30

1929 5s.s-AFsraSlI %NSsse
continued using them until l was free
from kidney trouble"
Price SOC at all dealers; don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's kidney pills-the same that
Mrs. Dohmann had. Foster Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-12-30

In the past week the Democrat has
eceived its line of German Kalen-
dars for 1916. We have only been
able to secure some Of the lines car.
ried in former years and the stock ia
q small one. II you want one better
get II now.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-12-30
New Year Chimes
BY MINNA IRVING
Stop thief

Stop thief!
The old year goes
Ger the drifted SHOWS,
And the gray old year hath brought
me grief
He hath stolen the bud and the dane
ing leaf,
And the dear little robin that used to
sing
At my window ta3l in the balmy
spring,
And the rapturous kisses my lover
gave.
He hath hidden him, too, in a narrow
grave,
Deep down from the light of the
broad, blue sky,
And SO through the rush of my tears
cry:
'sStop theft"
As the old year goes
Ger the drifted SHOWS,
For the gray old year hath brought
me grief
The new year comes
With the beat of drums
And clangor of bells in the windy
vale.
He bringeth the song of the nightin.
gale.
And, what if his robe is fringed with
snow,
The April buds on his bosom blow.
He sendeth q new love unto me
From an ancient country across the
sea-,
And far to the south we will sail
away
Through the purple dusk of a por-
fumed May.
All hail!
The new year comes
With the beat Of drums
And music of bells in the wintry vale.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-12-30
SUMMONS.

S7t cou ot N Of Ga7 nitfiqrA' SIS. In District Court
Seventh Judicial District.
Henry Porter.
VS..
Ermina SENEGAL, Emile SUMMONS.
SENEGAL and DR., c.,
Graft, -
Defendants.
The State of North Dakota to the Above
Named Defendants
,Yon are hereby summoned to answer the COM
plant OF the above named plaintiff, a copy of
which is hereto attached and herewith
served upon you and to serve a copy of
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-12-30

Don't fail to see the first install
ment of "The Goddess at the Elec-
trio Theater tonight.
The snow that has fallen and DIR ift-
ed in the past week has sent the autos
into retirement for the balance of the
season.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-12-30

OIAIE of NOhId OtholAy r
County of Cavalier. 6
Seventh
John B, Mooney,
Plaintiff
VS..
Frank Pepin, Julienne
Smith, formerly Julienne
Pepin. Mary Gunville, for
merly Mary Pepin, AM
broise. Pcpin, Alexis Pep
in and Gregoire Desjar-
lais, Emma Kilbourn. for
merly Emma Desjarlais,
Mary Louise Brady. for
merly Mary Louise Des-
jarlais, Marguerite Tour.
ond. formerly Marguerite
Desjarlais, Melina Beau
doin, formerly Molina
Desjarlais, Rosina Des-
jarlais. Bosalie Marion,
formerly Rosalie Desjar-
lais, Maria Elliott, for
merly Maria Desjarlais
and Annie Desjarlais the
heirs-at-law of Julie Des-
jarlais, formerly Julie
Pepin, deceased; John
Sheehan and Z. j, Fox,
executors of the last will
and testament of w. j.
Mooney, deceased, and
all other presons n
known claiming an estate
or interest in or lien or en-
cumbrance upon the pro-
perty described in the
complaint.
Defendants.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-12-30

The State of North Dakota to the Above
Named Defendants
You arc hereby summoned and required to ap-
pear and answer the Complaint in the above en-
titled action. which Complaint is filed in the
Cavalier county, at Langdon North Dakota and
to serve a copy. of your answer upon the sub
scribers at their office, in the City of Langdon.
within thirty days after the service of this Sum.
mons upon you. exclusive of the day of such,
service, and in case of your failure to appear
and answer as above required, plaintiff will
take judgment against you by default for the.
relief demanded in the Complaint.
Dated at Langdon, North Dakots, this LIST
day of December, A. D., 1915.
CRIMSON & JOHNSON.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Office and Post Office Address;
Langdon, North Dakota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-12-30

To the Above Named Defendants;
You will please take notice that the real prop.
erty affected by the above entitled action is de-
scribed as folloW, namely; The East Half
One and Two Il sndiE 3 Of SIS Section aMm' E Ell he1s
qS) Township One Hundred Sixty-Two. (162)
North of Range Sixty.One (6I. West, in Cava-
!ier county, North Dakota. and you will please
for the purpose of %quieting title of plaintiff to
said real property, and that no judgment for
costs will be asked against any of the defen-
contest the right of the plaintiff in said
property.
CRIMSON & JOHNSON.
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
1924 Langdon, North Dakota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-12-30

To the Above Named Defendants Ermina Sene.
cal and Emil Senecal:-
You will please take notice thatthe complaint
in the above action was filed in the office of the
Clerk of the District Court, of Cavalier county
Lot Three. t3) Block One, ~ of the Village of
Olga IN Cavalier county, North Dakota.
THOMAS DEvANEY,
Attorney for Plaintiff.
1924 Langdon. North Dakota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-12-30

your answer on the subscriber at his
Dakota, within thirty days after the SER
vice of this summons upon you. exclusive of
the day of such service; and in case of your fail
ure to appear or answer as above required,
plaintiff will apply to the Court for Judgment
by default for the relief demanded in the
Complaint.
Dated at Langdon. North Dakota, this 10th
day of November, 1915.
THOMAS DEvANEY,
Attorney for the Plaintiff,
Lsngdon, North Dakota
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CHAPTER discontinued.

And now, Mr.. Brood, may ask why
you have always intended to tell me
this dreadful thing?" she demanded,
her eyes cleaning with fierce, accus-
ing light.
He stared. "Doesn't-doesn't 1t put
a different light on your estimate Of
him? Doesn't 1t convince you that he
is not worthy Of"
mo! A thousand times mol" she
cried. 81 love him. If he we're to ask
me to be his wife tonight | would re-
joice-oh, would rejoice! Someone
is coming. Let me say this to you. Mr.,
Brood: You have brought Frederic
up as a butcher fattens the calves and
swine he prepares for slaughter. You
are waiting for the hour to come
when you can kill his very soul with
the weapon you have held over him
for so long, waiting, waiting, waiting!
In Gods name, what has he done that
you should want to strike him down
after all these years? 1t is in my heart
to curse you, but somehow l feel that
you are a curse to yourself. will not
say that cannot understand how you
feel about everything. You have suf'
fered. know you have, and IL am
sorry for you. And knowing how bit.
ter life has been for you, implore you
to be merciful to him who is limo
cent"
The man listened without the slight.
est change of expression. The lines
seemed deeper about his eyes, that
was all But the eyes were bright
and as hard as the steel they resem'
bled.
you would marry him?"
"Yes, yes!"
Knowing that he is scoundrel?"
How dare you say that, Mr.
Brood?"
Because" said he levelly, 'he
thinks he ia my son." Voices were
heard on the stairs, Frederic's and
Yvonne's. He is coming now, my
dear" he went on and then, after q
pause fraught with significance, land
my wife is with him."
Lydia closed her eyes as II in dire
pain. A dry sob was in her throat.
A strange thing happened to Brood
the man Of iron. Tears suddenly
rushed to his eyes.
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oYNoPsIs.

n cae New York home OF James Brood,
his son, Frederic, receives wireless
from him.. Frederic tells Lydia Des-
mond, his fiancee, that the message an
nounces his fathers marriage, and orders
Mrs Desmond. the housekeeper ana
Lydia's mother, to prepare the house Tor
an immediate homecoming. Brood and
his bride arrive. She wins Frederic's Tx
ing at first meeting. Brood shows dislike
and yelled hostility to his son. Lydia and
Mrs Brood met In the jade-room, where
Lydia works as Brood's secretary. Mrs:
Brood is startled by the appearance OF
Ranjab. Broods Hindu servant. She
makes changes in the household and gains
her husbands consent to send Mrs. Des-
mond and Lydia away. She fascinates
Frederic. She begins to fear RanJab In
his uncanny appearances and disappear
ances and Frederic, remembering his
fathers East Indian stories and firm be-
lief in magic. fears unknown evil. Ran
Jab performs feats of magic for Dawes
and Riggs. Frederic's father Jealous, un-
Justly orders his son from the dinner table
as drunk. Brood tells the story OF Ran
Jab's life to his guests. HE killed wom-
an" who was unfaithful to him. Yvonne
plays with Frederic's infatuation for her.
Her husband warns her that the thing
must not go on She tells him that he
still loves his dead wife, whom he drove
from his home. through her. Yvonne:
Yvonne plays with Brood. Frederic and
Lydia as with figures on a chess board.
Brood, madly Jealous, tells Lydia that
Frederic Is not his son.
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Listened Without the Slightest Change
Of Expression.

tonight that you are not sure that
you really love him. YOU"
She stopped him with quick ges-
ture. Her eyes were smoldering.
Where is he? Gone away with her?
Go and look, do"
They're in the hall. shall take
her home, never fear. fancy he's try
ing to explain your insinuating-"
She turned on him furiously. Are
you lecturing me? What a tempest in
teapot"
"Lydias as good as gold. She"
Then take her home at once"
sneered Yvonne. This is no place
for her."
Frederic paled. You're not trying
to say that my father would-Good
Lord, Yvonne, you must be crazy!
Why, that is impossible! lift !
thought" He clinched his fists and
glared over his shoulder, missing the
queer little smile that fitted across
her face.
You do love her, then" she said
her voice suddenly soft and caressing
He stared at her in complete Devil
derment.
T-I-Lord, you gave me a shock!'
He passed his hand across his moist
forehead. 1T cant be so. Why, the
very thought Of it"
81 suppose shall have to apologiz,
to Lydia" said she, calmly. Your faith
ther will exact 1t of me, and / shall
obey. Well, l am sorry. How doel
it sound. coming from me? I an
sorry, Lydia Do say 1t prettily?"
81 don't understand you at all
Yvonne. adore you, and. yet, b!
heaven, IL actually believe | hatet
you Just now. Listen to me: I've beef
treating Lydia vilely for long, loni
time, but--she's the finest, best, dear
est girl In the world. You-even you
Yvonne-shall not utter q wort
against"
"Ai-ei What heroicsl" she erie,
lirOni0allY. You are Rplendid RhAl
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the dining-room window. n was sly,
covert though intensely eager look
that he directed at another window far
below. If he hoped for some sign Of
life in his fathers study he was to be
disappointed The curtains hung
straight and motionless. He would
have denied the charge that he longed
to see Yvonne sitting in the easement.
waiting to watt sign of greeting up
to him, and yet he was conscious OF
feeling of disappointment, even an
noyance.
With considerable adroitness Lydia
engaged his attention at the piano
Keyed up as she was, his every emo
ton was plain to her perceptions. She
had anticipated the motive that led
him to the window. She knew that
1t would assert itself in spite Of all
that he could do to prevent. She wait
ed humbly for the thing to happen.
pain in her heart, and when her read
ing proved true. she was prepared to
combat its effect Music was her only
ally.
How does 1t go, Freddy-the thing
you were playing before breakfast"
She was trying to pick up the elusive
air. 1T is such a fascinating, ador-
able thing. Is this right?" 4
He came over and stood beside her.
His long, slim fingers joined hers on
the keyboard, and the sensuous strains
of the waltz responded to his touch.
He smiled patiently as she struggled
to repeat what he had played The
fever of the thing took hold Of him at
last, as she had known 1t would.
Leaning over her shoulder, his cheek
quite close to hers, he played. Her
hands dropped into her lap. Finally
she moved over on the bench and he
sat down beside her. He was absorbed
in the undertaking. His brow cleared
His smile was happy, eager one.
TITS tricky thing, Lyddy," he said.
enthusiastically. but you'll get it.
Now, listen"
For an hour they sat there, master
and pupil, sweetheart and lover, and
the fear was less in the heart Of one
when, firing at last, the other con-
tentedly abandoned the role of task
master and threw himself upon the
couch, remarking as he stretched him
self in luxurious ease:
81 like this, Lyddy. wish you
didn't have to go over there and dig
away at that COMPOUNDED journal. l
like this so well that, pom my soul,
I'd enjoy loafing here with you the
whole day long"
Her heart leaped. you shall have
your wish, Freddy" she said, barely
able to conceal the note of eagerness
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CHAPTER XII.
A Tempest RACES.

Yvonne stopped in the doorway.
Ranjab was holding the curtains aside
for her to enter. The tall figure Of
Frederic doomed up behind her, his
dark face glowing In the warm light
that came from the room. She had
changed her dress for an exquisite
orchid colored tea.gown of chiffon un.
der the rarest and most delicate Of
lace. For an instant her gaze rested
on Lydia and then went questioningly
to Brood's face. The girls confusion
had not escaped her notice. Her hus-
bands manner was but little less con-
victing. Her eyes narrowed.
"Ranjab said you we're expecting
u.s." she said slowly. She came for.
ward haltingly, as II in doubt as to
her welcome. Are we interrupting?
"of course not" said Brood, a flush
of annoyance on his cheek Lydia is
tired. sent Ranjab down to ask
Frederic to"
Frederic interrupted, trife too
eagerly. "T1l walk around with you.
Lydia. It's raining, however. Shall !
get the car out, father?"
mo, mol" cried Lydia, painfully con.
scious Of the rather awkward situa.
ton. And please don't bother, Freddy
can go home alone. It's only a STEP"
She moved toward the door, eager to
be away.
IN go with you," said Frederic de-
cisively. He stood between her and
the door, an embarrassed smile on his
lips. I've got something to say to you
LYDIA" he went on, lowering his
voice.
James, dear" said Mrs. Brood
shaking her finger at her husband ant
with an Sxasperating smile on he,
lips "ycu are working the poor cir
toe hard. See how late 1t isl Ant
how nervous she -. Why, you ar,
trembling. LSdial For shame, Jamea
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Played a Few Jerky, Broken snatches
Of the Haunting Air.

in her voice. 81 am not going to work
today. my head, you know. Mother
telephoned to Mr.. Brood this morning
before you were up. Stay here with
me. Don't go home, Freddy. l."
"Oh, I've got to have it out with
father sometime" he said, bitterly.
ut may as we'll be now as later on.
We've got to come to an understands
ing"
Her heart was cold. She WAS afraid
of what would come out Of that "un-
derstanding." All night long she had
lain with wide-staring eyes, thinking
of the horrid thing James Brood had
said to her, Far in the night she
aroused her mother from a sound
sleep to put the question that had
been torturing her for hours. Mrs.
Desmond confessed that her husband
had told her that Brood had never con-
sidered Frederic to be his son, and
then the two lay side by side for the
remainder Of the night without utter
ing word and yet keenly awake.
They we're thinking of the hour when
Brood would serve notice on the in
truder!
Lydia now realized that the hour
was near Have it out with father"
he had said in his ignorance. He was
preparing to rush headlong to his
doom. To prevent that catastrophe
was the single, all-absorbing thought
in Lydia's mind. Her only hope lay In
keeping the men apart until she could
extract from Brood a promise to be-
merciful, and this she intended to-
accomplish If she had 10 go down on
her knees and grovel before the man.
"Oh, Freddy" she cried, earnestly.
"why take the chance Of making bad
matter worse?" Even as she uttered
the words she realized how stupid.
how Intellectual they were.
1T can't be much worse" he said.
gloomily. 81 am inclined to think he'd
relish a straight-out. fair and square
talk, anyhow. Moreover, l mean to-
take Yvonne to task for the thing she
sailor implied last night About
you, l mean. She
CTo BE coNxDGunDa