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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13

ward Jessie, and on being refused by
her becomes enraged and locks her in
the house. She is rescued by Antonio.
Act IV.-Miss Threedice informs
,1tts;. s,is.o Z z ...., 5....
ful in the examination. Bassanio and
Portia come to learn their fate.
Act V.-Scene l. Antonio is
arrested On the football field. Scene
g The courtroom. Shylock demands
the forfeiture of the bond, but is
thwarted by Portia, who is imperson-
ating learned doctor.
A program Of orchestra music will
entertain the audience as it assemblies
before the curtain is raised and also
enliven the waits between acts. Seats
may be reserved at the H. E. Close
& Co. drug store, the sale opening
today at 8 a. m. The proceeds are
donated to the high school athletic
and basket ball teams treasury.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13
AUTO BUSINESS LOOKS GOOD

Last Saturday the auto garage of
j. F. Ramage was busy unloading and
finding place for the second carload
shipment of Ford cars that have ar
rived here since April LIST. Floor
space appears to be pretty much
crowded at the Ramage garage, but
as soon as road conditions improve
the cars will have disappeared as all
go to fill orders that have been await.
Ing their arrival. The list of Ford
cars sold since January LIST in Cava-
lier county through Mr.. Ramage and
his sub-agencies now reaches total
of forty.seven cars.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13
/ history Of Organization
n5s2%4 S:;::47' WORK 3: of Cavalier County

that if majority Of the electors OF
Pemblna county consented by vote,
Ranges 81, So and SO would be de-
tached from that county and become
portion of Cavalier county. An cleo
tion for this purpose was held May,
1885, when the question carried and
these three ranges became a part of
this county.
At a meeting Of the board OF
county commissioners held June LIST,
1885, on the petition OF +. W. Hall
and others, the county was divided
into five commissioner districts. At
this meeting James T. Anderson was
appointed to represent district No. 3.
John Hope. district No. 4 and +. E.
Renaud, district No 5. w. H. Hull
was also appointed county surveyor
and George F. Winter, county trea-
surer at this meeting.
On June 2Sth, 1885, the electors
of the county voted upon township or
ganiZation and those in favor of
organization cast vote of 191
against the vote of 10 opposed to the
step being taken. Tie commissioners
then proceeded to divide the county
into civil townships az follows:
Mount Rose, composed of Towns
159. Ranges 1888
Osnabrock, composed of Towns 159-
100, Range 50
Alma, composed Of Towns 100,
Ranges 57-5S
Olga, composed of Towns l61-162-
163-164, Range 81
Loan, composed Of Towns l6l-162,
Range So
Harvey, composed of Towns 161-
1862, Range 50
Hope, composed of Towns l63-164,
Ranges 56.59-6O
Linden, composed OF Towns l62-
163-164, Ranges 61.62
Langdon, composed Of Towns l59-
1G0-l6l162. Ranges 60-6l-62
On the 18th day of July the sever
al townships above named elected
their first set of township officials.
The township of Fremont was or
ganized on August Bird, 1885, being
composed of all that part Of Cavalier
county north and east Of the Penn
bina river.
After Ranges 81, SO and 50 were
attached to Cavalier county it became
necessary for the electors to perma-
nently locate the county seat, and on
October 9th, 1885, the following
propositions We're submitted to the
board of county commissioners
The proposal of A. L. Burritt, do
mating 13O acres of land and one
and one-half story building, 1880
feet, all complete.
Proposal of George F. Winter, do
mating a one story building, 2Ox6O,
also ground necessary for said build
ing
J Proposal of A. Mcdonald Offering
deed to 100 acres of land and to do all
work in connection with building
2Ox4O and the removal of all county
property to Rosa Lake.
Proposal of deed of 5 acres Of
land in the City of Langdon was pre-
sented by w. j. Mooney for the use
of the county.
Continued on Page Three)
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Contributed By
ROBERT WORK

Cavalier county, North Dakota was
organized July Sth, 1884 and at that
time Ranges 81, 50 and 50 belonged
to Pembina county. After the re-
quired petition had been presented to
the Governor of the Territory of Da-
kota he appointed Messrs. 2. Nc
Hugh, L. G. Noracong and w. Hud-
son Mathews as county commissioners
They held their first meeting as a
board of county commissioners of Ca
waller county July Sth, 1884, when
l.. {. Noracong was named as chair
man of the board and w. j. Mooney,
Judge of probate. p. McHugh re-
signed as county commissioner and
was appointed register Of deeds and
county clerk. At meeting of the
board on July 26th, w. j. Doyle was
given the appointment of county COM
missioner in the place of z. McHugh,
who had resigned. At this meeting
the county seat was temporarily To-
Gated on Sections Ia and %, Town
161, Range so, the site of the pre-
sent City Of Langdon. At this time
the board named the county seat
Langdon, - in honor of K. B. Lang
don of Minnesota. Prior to this time
it was generally called ''Noracong'
and for some reason not mentioned it
was changed to Langdon. On August
2lst, 1884, a contract and lease was
entered into with Edgar Il. Pierce,
of st. Nin,eut MINI, to erect a
building suitable t,c court house.
1T was to be a frame building, lSx3O
feet and he was to receive $50. 90
per month, with the understanding
that the contract would terminate at
the end of three years. At this
meeting G. B. Nelson was given the
appointment OF county treasurer. On
October Goth, 1884, the county com
missioners met and designated elec-
tion precincts OF polling places for
the first general election Of the
county to be held in November Of that
year At this meeting MIR. w.
Hudson Mathews resigned as county
commissioner.
AZ the first general election helc
in the county in November, 1884 the
following officers of Cavalier county
were elected:
Register of DeedsP. McHugh
County Treasurer-C B. Nelson
Sheriff f-C Clarence Hawkes.
Sup't Of Schools-H. d. ALERT
Judge Of Probate-W. j. Mooney
County Assessor Albert M. Coner.
| County Coroner-Dr. J. j. Reilly
| Co Surveyor. M. Starkweather
Justices Of the Peace-Chas, Jack
son, Joseph Hamann, w. H. Conn
Charles Thomas.
County Constables-John Debrow
James Lindsay VIM. Porter
At or about this time George Nc
Gregor was either elected or appoint
ed county commissioner in place o1
W. H. Mathews, resigned. 1t woult
also appear that d. D. Garvey was
elected commissioner at the recent
ly held election, his place of residence
being in the southwestern part of the
territory organized into Cavalier
county. 1t must be remembered tha
the eastern part of the county as nov
organized, consisting of Ranges 81
So and SO, did not as yet form /;
part of this county. Chapter IL: O
the Session Laws OF 1885, provided
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1916-04-13
HIGH SCHOOL TRESPIANS
APPEAR SATURDAY NIGHT
Up-to-Date Five Act Comedy Bur
lesque of Merchant OF Venice'
Langdon Opera House

The Seniors of the I,angdon high
school will on Saturday evening pre-
sent their play. S'The Merchant of
Venice, Up to Date Arrangements
have been made for the opening of
the Opera House on this occasion and
the presentation Of the piece with its
all star cast Of local performers gives
every promise of being given the pa
tronage of a representative audience
of Langdon people, Having in mind
that the date being on Saturday, many
would be unable to attend the evening
performance of the play. there will
be matinee in the afternoon at three
O'Clock. The curtain goes up prompt
ly at eight o'clock at the evening
presentation of the piece. The per-
sonnel Of the cast follows:
Dramatis Personae:
Duke of Venice. ..... Louis Smith
Antonio, a Senior. Captain of
High School Foot Ball Team)
Kinsell Johnston
Bassanio (his friend and suitor
to Portia).. Wilbert Liebeler
Gratiano (another friend). .....
Howard Radford
Shylock "a wealthy gambler).
.Llewellyn Row
Tubal (his friend) . Stanley Walker
Launcelot G5bbo "a servant to
Shylockl Alex Mclean
The Professor (an ex-ray photo
grapher) -. Ross Opie
Portia "a rich heiress). F. .Vina Drury
Nerissa Cher friend). Elsie johnson
Jessica (Shylock's ward) Cecil Pease
Miss Abbie S. Threedice "a lady
teacher) 80, .Tessie Halloran
Polly (Portia' 8 maid and Anton
los mother). Eleanor Hamilton
Mrs. Gobbo (Launcelot' mother)
.Genevieve Johnston
Football Players.
Synopsis:
Act Antonio and Grationo dis
cover that Bassanio is in love with
Portia; Bassanio acquaints his friends
of the condition of Portals fathers
will. Antonio secures Caesar pony
from Shylock and promises to give
pound of his; hair next his brain if
the pony is. not returned within a
month.
Act I.-.Portia and Nerissa dis
cuss the respective merits of the
numerous slitors to Portia. ,Bassanio
makes a ch6ice of the caskets ard
secures the tPne containing the Caesar.
examination i':s-
Act III.@AShyiock proposes to his
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Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13

give good and sufficient reason why
you should not contribute a sacrifi-
cial offering to the support of the
cause in which you are engaged. Pro-
ceeds to go to the national endowment
fund, to be returned to you later in
the endowment of your children's flu
ture. A good time is promised, to-
gether with good eats and drinks,
games. etc. Program published later.
-
Meridian Circle.
The snow blockade did not prevent
good attendance of the Meridian Par
emit Teachers association at the subur-
ban home of Mr.. and Mrs. James Pack,
Friday, Feb 4. with Mrs. Neal presid-
ing. The club is looking forward to
the farmers institute, which meets
here Feb. 1919. Current events were
followed by a good program arranged
by the committee-Mesdame Burns.
Waggoner and Clark,-consisting of
music by Mrs. Hayden and Mrs. Nc
Sparren. An instructive paper on the
Sand Table, whose daily work has
been very helpful to beginners, was
read by the primary teacher, Miss
Hawley
Mrs. Illingsworth of Boise explained
the purpose and work of the Burbank
Federation.
A pleasure and surprise was the
large box of choice candy donated by
the Wilcox pharmacy and enjoyed by
all present, for which the club voted
thanks. In addition to Mrs. Illings-
worth, two other guests We're Miss
Maude Hawley of IJstick and Rev
Williams of Meridian. During the So
cial hour, refreshments were ser ed by
the hostess. assisted by her laughter
Helen, and Florence Estes. Next
meeting on March 2.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
Knights Of Pythias Entertain.

Ivsnhoe Lodge No. 8, knights Of
Pythias entertained $50 knights and
their ladies Thursday evening at their
hall on Idaho street, the evening pass
ing off too quickly in dancing, five
hundred, refreshments and a general
good time. Each succeeding social
given during the winter season has
surpassed the former one and Thurs
day night was no exception. At this
gathering the fifty second anniversary
of the order of Knights of Pythias was
also observed by a pretty little speech
from Supreme Representative S. G.
King. of the grand domain of Idaho.
Mr.. King reviewed briefly the history
of this great fraternal order, calling
attention to its purposes and aims in
a very modest and becoming manner,
ending his remarks when the orches-
ira played MY Country It's of Thee"
with the large gathering standing and
joining in, singing with will. Tomp-
kins' orchestra rendered beautiful mu-
sic, including Virginia Reel composed
of old time melodies, which was en-
joyed to the utmost by the large party
present.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
AN APPEAL TO WIVES

You know the terrible affliction that
comes to many homes from the result
of a drinking husband or son. You
know Of the money wasted on Drink
that is needed in the home TO purchase
food and clothing. oRRINE has saved
thousands OF drinking men. 1t Is
home treatment. No sanitarium ex-
pense. Can be given secretly. We are
in earnest when we ask you to give
ORRINE . trial. You have nothing TO
risk and everything to gain. for your
money will be returned II after q trial
you fail to get results from oRRINE
ORRINE is prepared in two forms:
No. /. secret treatment: oRRINE No
2, the voluntary treatment. Costs only
s1.0O a box. Ask for booklet. White
heads Drug Store.-Adv.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
wins A BRIDE With
LECTURE ON LINCOLN

Lexington, KY, Feb. 12.-Lincolns
birthday anniversary today was cele-
brated by Captain Alan p. Gilmour.
of this city, Well-known lecturer on
Abraham Lincoln" by his marriage
to Miss Eve Newman, the wedding TAX
ing place at the home of the brides
sister in Columbia, n. Y. The marriage
was the elimination of a romance
brought about through the subject of
Lincoln. Last summer Miss Newman,
whose home is in Waynesboro, Pa.
was visiting a friend at the Pine
Mountain School in eastern Kentucky
when Captain Gilmour went over there
to deliver his Lincoln lecture At a
Fourth of July celebration. He made
the lecture so interesting that Miss
Newman, who was in the audience.
was deeply impressed by what he had
to say An introduction followed and
the acquaintance thus begun led to the
engagement of the couple few
months later.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
Y. w. c. A. Entertains for Clubs.

The informal tea given Friday after
noon by the Y. w. c. A. in honor of the
Columbian club and the p. o. E. sister
hood in the pretty parlors of the as
ISOLATION in the Mccarthy building
was an enjoyable event. The after
noon was in charge of the efficient So
cial committee of the organization.
In the receiving line were the men,
bers of the social committee. Mrs. A.
S. Roberts, Mrs. Dietrich, Mrs. W. E.
Graham, Miss Himrod and Mrs. Swain
Mrs. Chalfant. president of the P. E
o. sisterhood, read a paper on THE
Beginning of the Y. w. c. A. in Amer
ica,"-a highly interesting resume OF
the activities of that body during the
early period of its history.
The table was daintily appointed
with silver and two California ferns
the fresh green of the plants giving q
hint of the coming spring. Mrs. Swain
presided at the coffee urn.
A violin duet by Donald and Ralph
McClaflin, accompanied by Miss La
Verne Young on the piano, pleased the
audience and called for an encore. Miss
Young sang a Gounod number and re-
sponded to an encore.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
Baptist Ladies' Aid Entertained.

Mrs. Clara Gish Work entertained
the second division of the Ladies' Aid
of the Baptist church on Wednesday.
The ladies enjoyed an excellently given
program OF readings, vocal and instru-
mental music by the members of the
division, and each member also gave
a quotation from Lincoln or Washing
ton.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
Y. w. c. A. Notes.

Today, the second of the Jubilee YES
pers arranged by Miss Emma Allen,
will be held in the Y. VIC. A. rooms.
The meeting will be led by Miss
Worthington. Several of the members
will speak on the theme of "Pr:.yer
and Service" There will be music by
the w. c. T. U. ladies' quartet. COM
posed of Mrs. Joe Farmer, Mrs. AID
rich, Mrs. Smullen and Mrs. Work.
The quartet will sing the sacred solo,
Near to Thee" by Hipsher. The
hostesses for the afternoon are the
Misses William1 and Campbell The
classes for the week embrace the fol-
lowing: Crocheting and tatting and
Bible study class at 1880, the first in
the living room and the second in the
class room. Tuesday Correct Eng
lish' at O'clock At o'clock Judge
Dunbar will address current events
class on the subject of Idaho Laws of
1916"
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
Presentation of Gold Watch.

A presentation ceremony of more
than passing interest took place at St
Michaers when a beautiful gold watch
was presented to William Yates of st
MichaeIs choir as a reward for faith
full attendance and service, last sun
day evening after evening services
Bishop Funston made the presentation
and the occasion was a very happ,
one.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13

of Twin Falls will sing. The address
will be delivered by Judge Richards
and a Susan B. Anthony query box will
be one of the features of the evening.
AS it was not possible to secure suit
able hall on Tuesday, Feb. Is, the
celebration was placed for the day be-
fore.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
Encan ChevaIet Club.

The Encan Chevalet club met We'd
nesday with Mrs. j. l.. Sweeting. The
prize was won by Mrs. Stanley Sites
The club will hold its next meeting
with Mrs. Walter williams.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
Will Entertain at Cards.

Mr.. and Mrs. l.. c. Merrell will en-
terrain at cards on Wednesday and
Thursday evening, February 16 and II,
at their home on North Twentieth
street.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
The {. o. w. Club.

Mrs. A. l.. Kahl was the hostess at
a pleasant party entertaining the +.
o. w. club on Wednesday afternoon
in a very informal but delightful
fashion. Violets gave touch of spring
freshness to the table. Sewing and
conversation kept fingers and minds
engaged to the mutual pleasure and
profit of all.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
Will Give Valentine Party.

Mrs Chamberlain will give a Val
entire party for the junior auxiliary OF
st. Michael's at the deanery on Mon
day at $3.50 o'clock.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
Aft.rnoon surprise Party.

few of the intimate friends OF Mrs
Ebert Delano took their lunches with
them Thursday afternoon and surprised
Mrs. Delano at her pretty bungalow
home. bearing a little gift to the hos
tess. The table was springlike with q
potted fern.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
In Honor Of Mrs. oberdorfer.

Mrs. Mehargue entertained at
luncheon on Tuesday for Mrs. Ober
dorfer of Salt Lake, formerly of Boise
who Is visiting Boise friends. Eigh
of Mrs. Oberdorfer's intimate friends
were invited.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
Choir Entertained.

SnolF entertained
On Thursday evening Archdeacon
and Mrs. Chamberlain entertained the
choir of st. Michaers cathedral at the
deanery after their mid-week rehear-
sal. Dainty refreshments were served,
and a most happy evening spent.
Among those present were Mr.. and
Mrs. Carl Dirks, Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.
Farmer, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Williams,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Radermacher AIDE
laide Miniely, Ethna Anderson, Thelma
Dunning, Pearl Bell, Queen Emery,
Laura Norris, Alva Prouty, Miss Olsen.
Olive PARROT, Blanche Fulton, Marga
ret Shirley, Clara Brett. Miss Peterson,
Miss Reed, Everta Roberts, Miss Mar
garet Dirks, Harold Miniely, Ed Nc
Carthy, Lewis Rowell, George Ames,
Carl Norris, Hy Radermacher, George
Fulton. Alan McDougal, Harold AL
mond and Messrs. Dirks and Just.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
Mrs. w. o. TAYLOR 70 Sing.

The many friends of Mrs. w. Q. TaN-
lor Of Twin Falls, formerly of Boise
where her warm, rich voice used to
delight those who heard her, will be
gratified to learn that she is to sing
at the evening entertainment given to
celebrate Susan B. Anthony day at
the Columbian club hall on Monday.
One of the selections will be the
Battle Hymn of the Republic" The
program begins at o'clock. Miss
Watts will also be heard in piano
solo.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13

win and marched in a body to the
Shipman home. preceded by Bugier
Jean Smith. who. when the assemblagc
had gathered in the yard, announced
their coming with the bugle call and
simultaneously Miss Wathers. who had
slipped into the parlor, began to play
Marching Through Georgia." on the
piano. Switching on the light on the
porch, Mrs. shipman discovered the
cause of the commotion and joyously
through the portal. It was a success
full surprise to her and she was equal
to the occasion. The party was out
for lark and the committee on ar
rangements had provided such an en-
tertainment. An old fashioned taffy
pull was the chief attraction of the
evening-in fact it proved to be an
attractive" affair - more properly
speaking, a stuck up event. Wheth =
err with malice aforethought or lack OF
judgment, the taffy was exceedingly
fresh" The first to get stuck up
was f. r. Gillespie, who welded the
I ladle over the kettle. Likewise he was
the first to get over 1t when the flour
of the family" came into prominence
Peter Anderson was the worst stuck
up" person present and Mrs. j. w
Mills was the most stuck up" individ-
ual of all-in fact she got most of the
taffy, while Mrs. Lucy Patrick was
stuck up from head to foot Others
were more or less attached to the taffy
and it proved to be the most popular
entertainment Of the many enjoyable
events that have taken place at Mrs
Shipman's ever-welcome home. Pop.
corn balls were another diversion sup.
piled by the committee, and the hostes.
in addition bounteously supplied hel
guests with pie. cookies. cakes. pickles
and coffee. Patriotic music by the La
dies of the G. A. r., under whose aus
pices the event was arranged, wal
continuously furnished. during thu
evening, and added greatly to the en-
joyment of the guests.
Illinois Winter Picnic.
All Illinois people interested in thu
annual Illinois winter picnic pleas
call at the Commercial club room
Wednesday evening at I o'clock to hell
discuss plans.
Justamere Club Entertained.
Mrs c. H, Straight entertained tn
Justamere club Thursday of last weel
at her home, 1910 Washington street
A valentine luncheon was served witt
heart decorations and centerpieces o
sweet peas
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
Annual Ball of Columbian Club.

The Columbian club will give its an
nual ball on Tuesday evening, Feb. %,
at the K. of P. hall. 1t is to be a.
colonial ball, which means that the
committee will be in colonial attire. and
others if they so desire. The effect of
colonial gowns and powdered hair
among the modish frocks of today
seems to offer a foretaste of pretty
coloring and costuming, and it is
hoped that a number may dress in the
quaint old fashion.
Mrs. Georgia Pierce is chairman of
the ball committee, assisted by Mrs.
F. A. Pittenger. who will have charge
of the punch. Mrs. A. A. Fraser
tickets and Mrs. Bradley Sheppard, the
advertising. There will be especially
fine music. Tickets are one dollar
and an extra lady. The decorations
will be colonial in character The CO.
lumbar club balls are always well at
tended and this will be no exception to
the rule. The ladies of the club hope
for a large attendance.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
New Vocal Studio.


Among the recent arrivals in the
city is Mr.. Ellsworth Ellis of Detroit,
Mich. Mr.. Ellis has an enviable repu-
tation in his line in the east. being the
possessor of a rich baritone voice of
large range and power. He studied
music at the Michigan State Normal
for two years. then for two years in
the University of Michigan, and fin-
ished with one year each with Mehan
and Witherspoon in New York City
In addition to this training he has had
several years dramatic experience, APP
pearing with such well known celebri-
ties as Wilton LaclSaye. Mary lick
ford. sydney Ayres, Elsie Ferguson
Edmund Breese. Frank Dalton and
many others. His motive in corning
here is to start a studio for vocal in
struction and Boise will be fortunate in
the addition to her musical circles II
he does.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1916-02-13
Valentine Party.

Miss zelda Nixon entertained at a
Valentine party Saturday. The after
noon was spent at games and music
After that delightful lunch was
served