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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27

A non.partisan candidate for office
eseklng a nomination at the June pri.
fnaries is understood to be Attorney
Il. G. Wick of Cavalier. who we have
been given to understand is to be an
opponent to Judge w. j.. Kneeshaw,
Who IS seeking nomination for re-elec-
Glon for another term as Judge of the
Seventh judicial district, at the pri-
.saries in June. We do not know
whether either of the gentlemen be.
long to the league, but the office they
seek is non-partisan and will be on a
sallot bearing that name,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27

Automobile owners who have been
inapatlently awaiting the drying-up
OF the roads SO as to make autoing
possible took advantage of Easter
Sunday and were in evidence in every
direction round town. Several were
noted as down here from Dresden in
the afternoon. The green license
tag Of last year that seemed to pre-.
dominate will have to be replaced
with one for 1916.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27

The last issue of the Non Partisan
header in its picture gallery Of legis-
lattve candidates had quite a credit
able half-tone of Otto Dettler, who is
one of the non-partisan candidates for
the state legislature from this county,
along with j. j. Schrag of Alsen and
Otto Olson Of Elkwood, whose pic
>3ares will doubtless help to illustrate
the pages of the Leader some time
in the near future.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27

Isn't it about time Langdon was
getting d move on so as to make dead
sure it will occupy the conspicuous
place on the map of baseball. dom Of
Cavalier county that it should right
fully be expected to fill? Get busy
sou Clans if Langdon is to be in the
game when the rest Of the county
starts to play ball.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27
ROsTLER AN HEIR.
Will Get Lawyer to Look After Estate
When He Gets Time,

i'C Tic 0ClS ItIlSs
Pasadena, Cal.-RoXie Shadwick, Il
hostler at a local stable, paused in his
work the other day long enough to
open q letter handed him by the post
maj and read that he was an heir to
the rich estate of a granduncle in Mo-
doc county. Then he folded the letter
and went back to smoothing the coat
of n Of the horses.
He has a recollection of his grand
uncle and asserts that the last time h"
heard of him he was reputed to be
quite wealthy. Whether this wealth
increased or decreased he does no,
know, but says he will seek Il lawyer
in regard to The estate when he gets
time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27
POLITICAL
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

the Republican Voters of Cavalier County,
l am a candidate for nomination at the June
primaries for the office of Treasurer of Cavalier
county. | bave had ten years experience as
deputy and am capable of conducting the bust
ness of this office to the best interests of the
taxpayers. | have no other business interests
and will devote my entire time to the duties of
the office. Your vote and influence will be
appreciated at the primaries.
Respectfully Yours
w, A, FARRELL.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27
BOYS LEARN BACHEL ORHOeD
Taking UP Domestic Science and Will
Know How to Cook.

NI1O" TOW 10 SOOks
Mcpherson, Kan.-Leap year is pro-
ducfng reverse results in Central Acad-
envy and College here.
A dozen boys have applied for a do
nestle science course, and others will
join. The instructor is Miss Viola
Graham, and she has received a num-
Der Of additional applications. The
course will include cooking and sew
ing and will continue the remainder
Of the school year.
The girls are doing their best to pre-
vent the movement of bachelorhood by
inviting the college boys to attend par
ties, but the domestic science boy stu
dents are busy practicing the culinary
art, and they assert that if the women
intend to live independent lives they
also can.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27
BIBLE 1872 YEARS OIL.
Book Has Been In One Family Since
1884 and Is In German.

lonia, Ind.-A. p. Flcckenstein Of
1onia is the -possessor of a Bible which
has been in his family for 3332 years.
Most of the time it has been in Ger
many. It was in Hoerstin, Bavaria,
until 1855. when it was brought to
America. In 1898 it was exhibited at
the worlds fair.
The fyleaf at the beginning Of the
new testament contains the following
tribute to the translator:
"a true translation into the German
language according to the old transla-
tons used in the Christian chusch md
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27

In another column of this paper
will be found the announcement of
60. Supt. Fred. Reher, who is out as
9 candidate for reelection to the
office he has been filling the past two
years. Mr.. Reher asks the suffrage
Of the voters of the county upon his
Tecord during an incumbency of the
office for a first term.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27
FOR REGISTER OF

the Voters of Cavalier County,
! am g. candidate for the republican nomina-
alton to the Office of Register of Deeds OF. Cava-
lier county, at the primary election to be held
June 18th, and respectfully solicit the vote and
support in my candidacy for reelection to that
office for a second term of all those who con-
slider that have properly attended to the
duties Of that office. Respectfully,
JOHN MCGAUVRAN.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

To the Voters of Cavalier County:
On the strength of what have done and the
assurance of furtherfaithfnl endeavor to serve
the best interest of our schools and our child
rem 1 respectfully submit myself as a candidate
for reelection to the office of Superintendent
of Schools Of Cavalier county, on the Non-Par-
the Primary Election, June 2Sth, 1916.
FRED j, REFER.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27
FOR COUNTY AUDITOR.

To the Republican Voters of Cavalier County,
l am a candidate for reelection to the office of
Auditor of Cavalier county. During my first
of the Office to the very best of my ability, and
if you consider that my services inertia second
term [ will appreciate your vote and support
at the primaries on June 18th, 1916.
Respectfully Yours.
OLE I. HIDE
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27

If you haven't got a tree to plant
tomorrow remember there are lots of
other ways in which you a do m
thing toward the general identifying
Of the landscape of the community
and giving a betting observance to
Arbor Day.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

re the Voters and Taxpayers Of the Third Com.
missioner District of Cavalier County,
| hereby announce myself as a candidate for
the Office of Commissioner of the Third District
of Cavalier county, subject to the decision of
The vote and support of friends in theThirdDis-
trict, whom l have known during a residence of
overthlrty years in Cavalier county is respect
fully solicited and will be appreciated.
LOUIS ROSE,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27

The political situation in North
Dakota is d puzzle at this time to the
old political leaders. They have had
puzzles TO solve before and won most
of their fights. but this year they do
not know just where to begin or what
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27
FOR COUNTY TREASURER

| am a candidate on the Republican ticket
for DENOMINATION to the office of County Treasurer
subject to the approval of the republican voters
at the primaries held on June 2Sth. If nom-
mated and elected, my entire time and atten-
ton will be given to the business of this Office,
and | will conduct its affairs as efficient and
economically as it has been in the past,
Respectfully Submitted,
JERRY KELLAND.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27
FOR STATES

the Voters of Cavalier County,
am a candidate for the republican Homina.
County at the coming primaries. Upon my
record in the past and with a promise of similar
service in the future l respectfully ask your
support. Sincerely,
&. CRIMSON.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27
Fol COUNTY D

To the Republican Electors of Cavalier County |
the office of County Judge of Cavalier county,
subject to the expressed wish of the electors at |
the primary election to be held on June rs, 1916.
+. w. BLEAkLEY,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
d.n, Cavalier county, North Dakota.
Entered at the Post office of Langdon a mail
matter ofthe Sacond Class.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-27

subscription Sl.50 per aunum Canada 500
per annum. Advertising rates on application.
GommuLs cations must be received by Tuesday
noon to receive prompt attention.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
Plan Living Flag
For g. A. r. Parade

A living American flag. with schoo
children furnishing the stars ant
stripes. will be novel feature Of tht
g. A. R parade at the time OF the
state encampment here in June, II
plans made by the Marshalltown Clut
are carried out. 1t Is necessary to Sc
cure permission from the national
commander of the G. A. r. to have any
one but veterans in the parade. blu,
Assistant Adjutant General C. A. New
man, Of Des Moines. has written say
ing that latitude will probably be al
lowed In this case. y
About 100 school children will parti-
cipate according to present plans. Su-
perintendent Aaron Palmer has agreed
to cooperate in getting the children
ready. The little folks will be dressed
in red white and blue, and march In
alternate rows for the stripes, first a
red row and then a white one. For
the stars Of the flag, girls dressed In
blue with white caps will be used. The
parade Is always a big feature Of the
encampment, and this added feature
would undoubtedly prove interesting.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
QUAKER WEDDING At DILLON.
Ole StangeIand and Insena Olson Per

Ole Stangeland and lngena Olson Per.
form Own Ceremony.
A real Quaker wedding, where the
participants stand up and take the
VOWS themselves, without q preacher
or third party, took place three miles
southeast of Dillon this forenoon, wher
Ole Stangeland and Miss Ingena Olson
plighted their troth before many
friends and relatives. The ceremony
took place at the brides home
One feature of the wedding which
makes it q doubly happy affair for the
young people. is that the bride and
groom are both orphans. Miss Olson
has been living alone at her home, as
has MIR. Stangeland
At III o'clock this forenoon the lead
er OF the Quaker meeting stood up be-
for the assembled gathering and said,
Now Is the time for this ceremony"
Immediately following this announce
ment the bride and groom arose, and
took each other by the hand. The
groom then repeated the following
words, constituting the Quaker cere-
mony: "F'riends, in the presence of the
Lord and before this assembly / take
lngena Olson to be my wife. promis-
ing with divine assistance to be unto
her a loving and faithful husband, UNI
til death shall separate u.s."
After this the certificate Of marriage
was read to the company, and signed
by the two contracting parties Fol-
lowing the ceremony dinner was
served Mr.. and Mrs. Stangeland will
live on farm near Dillon.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
FORTY DELEGATES FROM OTHER
CITIES REGISTER UP TO NOON
FOR ANNUAL CONVENTION. .aa
ADDRESS
FEATURE OF AFTERNOON
Preparedness Main Subject Before Con-
vention - Seventy-Five Delegates
: From Fifteen Towns 'Expeeted-Rs-
ception Tonight For Visitors IN
Church ParIors.

Forty delegates from all parts Of the
state had registered at noon today for
the twelfth annual convention Of the
Luther League of Iowa, which opened
a two days session in the Film Nor
wegian church this morning. The To-
cal reception committee was busy
meeting trains this morning, as dele
gates were arriving on the three rail-
roads. Seventy-fi five delegates are ex-
pected altogether, and the remaining
thirty-five are looked for this after
noon and tonight.
Included among the delegates arriv-
ing this morning were those from Des
Moines, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Bur-
lington, council Bluffs, Ames, Roland.
Upton, and Jewell. Others are ex-
pected today from Muscatine, Jewell,
Upton and Davenport. r.
Short Session This Forenoon.
A short business and Introductory
session was held this forenoon, when
a devotional service was followed by
addresses Of welcome given by C. A.
Norland, president of the local league,
and Rev. o. Ingvoldstad, pastor Of tho
church. Miss Caroline Berger, OF
Wyoming, responded on behalf Of tho
state organization. Delegates were
then assigned to various homes OF
league members about the city,
Presidents Address Today.
The annual address Of President J.
L. Berger, Of Cedar Rapids, was the
feature of this afternoons program,
which began at 2 o'clock. Prepared
ness was the subject of the discourse.
Miss Mamie Jardeman, Of Jewell,
sang. At a conference following the
address the weekly religious meeting
of the league was discussed. The
leaders part in the conference was
taken up by Miss Bessie Rodefer,s of
Clinton. Elmer Eige, Of this city, led
the discussion on music; Miss F,rieda
Werling, Of Upton, that on the pre-
sentation Of the topic; and Herbert
Spencer. Of Des Moines, on prayer.
Des Moines Man Speaks Tonight.
At tonights meeting, beginning at
o'clock, Rev. Paul H. Kelsey, pastor
Of Emmanuel Lutheran church, Des
Moines, will speak on "A Call to
Arms" Miss LuVerne Christeson, Or
ganist Of the local church, will play
q piano number, '1mpromptu in @
Minor as an Introduction. MY Utmost
Soul Convert will be sung by q
ladies' quartet Of this city. Following
the address local league members will
tender a reception to visiting delegates
In the church parlors.
Business matters, election Of Off
GERS and the reading of several papers,
with an automobile ride for the Wis
itors as guests Of the Marshalltown
Club, will be features Of Thursdays
prorram
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
COUNTRY CLUB OPENS FRIDAY.
Golf For Men and Women, Tennis and
Dancing to Be Features.

Golf For Men and Women, Tennis and
Dancing to Be Features.
Friday, May LIZ. will see the official
opening Of the Marshalltown Country
Club, with golf and tennis for both
men and women, and a dance in the
evening, according to an announce
ment made today. The clubs annual
open day will also mark the opening,
when members may bring friends who
are not members. This will be the
only open day Of the year.
Mine holes Of golf for the ladies viii
constitute the mornings entertainment,
and an eighteen hole handicap for the
men in the afternoon, as well as a ten
his tournament on both singles and
doubles. Many are planning to take
their suppers or get them at the club.
and stay over for the dance in the
evening. Dances will be held regu-
larly after Friday. = ~.T
Announcement Of the motor bus
schedule between the club and Abb
bolts corner was made today. A
week day and Sunday and holiday
schedule has been adopted. The
week day schedule is as follows:
Leave corner Main and Center 9 a.
m. on call, leave Country Club $3.50.
in the afternoon the bus will leave
Main and Center streets at 1, $3.50, 4,
6 and 1880. Returning it will leave
the club at 1920, $3.50, 1920, $3.50 and
$3.50. Sundays and holidays the fol-
lowing schedule will be in force: In
the morning leave Main and Center
streets. 9 and 11:40 in the forenoon,
and the club at $50 and IL. In the
afternoon, at I, 8. 4, 6 and 1880 from
the corner Of Main and Center and
at 1:20, $3.50, 1920. $50 and from
the club. WAY
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
GROSS ON CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
Lseal Audience Hears lecturer Of o.
fetal Board Tuesday Niaht.

ficial Board Tuesday Night.
Willis +. Gross, q lecturer Of the Of
fetal board Of lectureship 1.-the moth
err church, gave an address on Chris
tian Science before an audience OF
about 200 people at the First Church
Of Christ, Scientist, Tuesday evening
The lecturer was introduced briefly by
l.. T. Carney. "E
Mr.. Gross said In part: 1.-THE one
thing which differentiates Christian
Science from other religious teachings
and appeals most strongly to those
struggling with doubt and fear. Is that
1t demonstrates the present possibility
Of healing disease in the same manner
as At was healed by Jesus and his d.
scip1es. The healing Of disease and the
alienation Of bodily suffering Is q
very desirable ana important under
taking, but Is by no means the whole
OF Christian Science. It Is but the be-
ginning Of the great work which the
understanding OF truth Is able to ac-
complish for humanity
'At one time itswas believed to be
Gods will for certain persons to re-
main in bondage to sin and pay the
penalty therefor, not only for time but
thruout eternity; but such a belief no
longer has a place in any religious
doctrine. Today there Is clearer
realization Of God as one who will
have all men to be saved, and to come
into the knowledge Of the truth God
has not changed, but there has been
a decided change in the human belief
in God as pertains to the salvation Of
men from sim"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
NEELEY CoNFESSES.
Youth Arrested For Forgery Admits
He Passed Bad Check.

Youth Arrested For Forgery Admits
He Passed Bad Check.
Charles Medley, the young man who
was arrested near Hubbard Tuesday
for forgery, confessed to Deputy Sher-
iff Goodale who brought him to this
city Tuesday uight. Medley signed =
written statement Of his confession
before County Attorney Scott this
forenoon. A little later Medley was
arraigned before Justice Peek and was
remanded to jail. His bond was fixed
at $500 which it is thought he may be
able to furnish. Tt Is prob
able that County Attorney Scott will
have Medley arraigned in the district
court next week on a true informa-
ton" the county attorney will file.
Medley, who Is 81 years of age, said
he had been in the industrial school at
Eldora for two years. He was sent
there from Ottumwa, he said, by his
parents in 1908. He made no effort
to conceal the forgery. He said he
knew the signature Of his employer.
Ben Morrison, farmer Of Grundy
county, and that he drew the check,
signed, and cashed 1t. The money, he
said, hes pent for clothing and for
other things. He had only few dol
lars when arrested. The complaint
against Medley was filed by E. NJ.
Stark. cashier OF the State Bank OF
Conrad, on which the check was
drawn. It was cashed at the Iowa
Savings Bank, this city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
OF SPECIAL INTEREST.
Shopping Attractions Billed For This
Waak At Ranadict & BrintnaIPs,

Shopping Attractions Billed For This
Week at sensdiet & Brintnall's.
All ladies' suits at prices for quick
clearance, $40 values at STATS; $25 val
ues at sds.75. and $s5 values at $3.50,
Special clearance sale on laces and
embroideries:: Values in these two spe-
cisl lots which It will pay you to in
spect. - ,,t
New shipment Of boys wash suits
and rompers just received.
Great assortment of sport toys
middies in plains and farcy stripes
new wash skirts and the latest sport
hats for summer wear.
The very daintiast of white dresses
developed in net, organdy and wolfe fol
the June graduate.
}, Headquarters tor satisfaction. Bene-
dict & Brintnal1,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
SaWin Gets Six Months.

According to information receive ed
by the police from Des Moines Carl
lSawin, Of this city, who pleaded gull
ty to selling liquor Illegally, was SEN
fenced to serve six months in Jail by
Judge NJ. J. Wade.
The case against Mrs. May Condor,
of this city. also indicted for liquor
nuisance, was to have been tried
Tuesday, but was not reached. 1t was
understood Mrs. Condor would be
tried today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
PASS PAVING RESOLUTIONS.
Council Authorizes Call For Bids For
Two Districfs and Straa<a

The council passed to Anal adoption
the resolutions overruling property
owners objections and the resolutions
Of necessity for the paving Of districts
Nos. ! and 2. the Lincoln Highway,
and about two, and one-half miles
OF city streets at g called meeting this
forenoon. City Clerk Wilson was in,
structed to, advertise for bids, which
the council will open at 8 o'clock
May "a.
The call for bids will specify that
the work must be- started by June 10
and finished by Oct. 16 and that each
bidder must post q certified check for
$500 as guarantee that he will enter
into contract II awarded the work.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
Alhion soe;al AH.ir

The Albion Social and Study Club
held an open meeting Tuesday even-
ing at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. G. A..
Robinson In Albion. Thirty-five MEM
lbers and guests were present.
During the evening musical pro-
gram of piano duets and vocal num-
bers was given, and stereopticon views
on the clubs study OF art were shown.
These views were explained and q re-
view OF the years work was given BY.
Miss Eva Hamilton. The club colors.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
BRYAN LECTURES HERE MAY Is

w. J. Bryan to Speak at Methodist
Church Monday Afternoon at 2:15.
William Jennings Bryan will be in
Marshautown Monday, May Is and
will speak at the Methodist church on
''Why Iowa Should Vote For Equal
Suffrage" Everybody invited to be
present. Committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
Commandant Given Car.

Hereafter the official visits Of Com
mandant b. c. Whitehill of the sol
diers' home, will be made In a new
and shiny autom obile. The board OF
control has furnished to the command
ant a touring car for his use. The
team Of blacks which Colonel Horton
drove for so many years have grown
old in service and have become toe
old to be useful.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
Local Weather Record.

temperature Tuesday, compared with
"a and II, the range Monday, and 50
and 80 a year ago Tuesday. At 7
O'Clock this morning the temperature
was 70, compared with 81 at the same
hour Tuesday morning.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
Excursion to South Dakota Points.

EXcUTSIcH 10 SoUtn Oakota HoIhtS.
All persons interested in securing in
formation in regard to farm lands In
South Dakota please send name and
address for descriptive pamphlet. Ten
dollars round trip excursion fares to all
points in South Dakota on M. & st. L,
railroad. Tickets on sale every Tues
day. Address A. B. Cults. G. P. A., M.
& st. L. railroad, Minneapolis. MIMI
Advertisement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
M arion.

A caucus of republican voters OF
Marion township will be held Friday
May ~. from to 5 o'clock in the post
office building at Green Mountain. W.
G. McAfee, committeeman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
Extend Grading Work.

While waiting for poles to be moved
in Eighth street. John Herbert & Sons,
the grading contractors who have the
city work, that was let two weeks ago.
have transferred their grading gang
to Fremont street between Ninth and
Tenth streets.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
looan No. 2.

caucus Of the republicans Of pre-
cinct No. 2, Logan township, will be
held at Vancleve Saturday evening,
May 13, from to 8 o'clock to nominate
township officers. w. M. Warden,
Committeeman
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
TOWNSHIP cAUcUSES.
Vienna Township.

The caucus of republicans of Vienna
township will be held at Center school
Thursday evening. May II, from 7: 80
to o'clock. H. L. Eckles, Com
mitteeman.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1916-05-10
No Clue on Oviatt,

No clues have developed in the last
twenty-four hours as to the where
abouts of Frank Oviatt, who escaped
from the county insane hospital Fri
day night.