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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

A week ago the Dickinson Press
made its start off on Vol. NANN.
This is the old established state week
" on the Missouri slope that Ernie
l.. Peterson, tuck possession of about
a year age at the time he retired from
the Milton Globe. The Press looks
more prosperous nova days than it
aver did. But then Ernie's some
Journalistic heavyweight of the hay
scales variety.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08
TENDERS FOR BRIDGES

Pursuant to the order of the County Commits.
sioners of Cavalier County. North Dakota, |
hereby give notice that sealed proposals will
at Langdon. North DAKOTA. until the hour of
tw" o'clock p: M. on the 4th day of April, 1917.
for the furnishing of all material and cOnstruc.
ton of
One twelve foot Pile Bridge, between Sec
tions IA and Is in East Alma township.
One eighteen foot Pile Bridge. between Sec
lions 10 and II in East Alma township at what
is known as the Nc Bride Coulie
According to Plans and Specifications on file
at the Auditors Office, Langdon North Dakota.
A certified check for 500 90 must compa
each bid, said check made payable to the chair
man of the county commissioners.
The successful bidder will be required to give
a surety bond to insure the completion and
quality of said bridges
The Board reserves the right to reject any or
all bids.
day of March, 1917.
334t U.J. EIDE, County Auditor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08
AUCTION SALE!

Henry Windemuth has rented his
farm and will dispose of his personal
property at public auction on We'd
nesday, March 18th, at The farm one
mile west of Langdon. List includes
I head of horses, % head of cows
and calves, and a full outfit of farm
machinery. Lunch will be served
during the sale and everything will
be sold on the usual terms. John
Sheehan is the clerk, and Tony Kief.
fer, the a%uctioneer. 1871
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08
MT. CARMEL SILVER WEDDING.

A Mt. Carmel social event of a
week ago was a party at the home of
Postmaster and Mrs. Peter Zettel,
on the occasion Of the twenty-ffth
anniversary of their wedding day.
There were some thirty of their
friends who participated in the sur
prise sprung on Mr.. and Mrs. Zettel.
In addition to extending hearty con.
gratulations and we'll wishes an even.
ing was spent that everyone thorough.
ly enjoyed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

The fact that some hitherto liberal
governments in Europe are falling back
power, government seizure and control,
enforced service of person and purse
and the like, in order to tide a crisis
without parallel in the history of the
world, gives no criterion for this coun-
try to adopt, because We are not in
war VI to the neck.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

The TODD made about the so called
failure of the f%ederalized national
guard under test is not surprising in
view Of the fact that the most elevated
military expert Of the country keeps on
reiterating his thesis of a year ago, that
VI militia and volunteers have always
been failures and always will be.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

The Milton Globe opines that a
regular Sunday train service would
prove popular with the travelling pub
lie on the Langdon and Hannah
branch line. This recalls the war
clouds that we'll nigh obscured the
beams of the Hannah Moon when the
Courier Democrat rose to a similar
point of order some 'steen years ago.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08
M. E. CHURCH SERVICES.

Morning worship at IL 100.
Evening services at 7:3O.
Sunday School at II m.
Epworth League at 6:45 p. m.
Harvey Centre Services Sunday
School at 200 and preaching at
3 100 p. m.
Morning sermon Progressive Re.
violation The First Commandment
Evening sermon on 1.-THE Life anc
of Elijah.'
Geo. c. Lee, Pastor.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

Among the unmistakable signs of
an early spring in evidence in this
locality, found as early as March let,
are the budding blossoms of what is
known as the pussy willow. Their
appearance is not usually looked for
until the season is much farther ad.
vanced than it is this year.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

After all the appeals, seedlings and
warnings the accidents news items
prove conclusively that some folks fail
to keep their sidewalks clear of snow
and to sprinkle ashes or salt on the icy
and noble mission 'of service, here's q
chance.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

Those two North Dakota patriots(D
at Washington, ID. c., Senator Gronna
and Congressman Helgesen, have
within the past couple of weeks taken
a stand in national legislation that
at such a time as the present reflects
anything but credit in the estimation
of their home constituents.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08
Gourlfr=Denrorrat
AL. KGHMSTEDT, Prop.

Published every Thursday morning at Lang
dan. Cavalier county, North Dakota.
Entered at the Post office Of Langdon as mail
matter OF the Sacond Class.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

For earache toothache pains burns
scalds sore throat try DR.. Thomas
Eclectic Oil a splendid remedy for
emergencies.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

Subscription $l.50 per unum Canada $2.00
Der annum. Advertising, rates on application.
communications must be received by Tuesday
nOon to receive prompt attention.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

or course that $4,000 Nobel peace
prize awaits the first man to pilot the
wandering dove home.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08
GRAIN MARKET
TIMOTHY SEED.

For sale about 300 bushels of choice
home grown Timothy seed.-W. F..
Winter.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08


Mrs. A. S. Williamson,
Mrs. C. r. Faris,
Mrs. A. Witzel,
Mrs. N. Perius,
Mrs. O. Dettler,
Mrs.. w. Cheatley,
Mrs. R. P. Shelp,
Mrs. N. Gautsche
Mrs. M. M. Darling,
Mrs. Geo. Armstrong,
Mrs. j. Carlson,
Mrs. Jos. Nowatzki,
Mrs. F. Parker,
Mrs. r. Seccombe,
Mrs. VIM Kahn,
Mrs. Robert Murie,
Mrs. D. MCLAUGHLIN,
Mrs. G.. Parker.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

Buy your school supplies at the
Democrat office.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

SPRING RYE FOR S~ALE-Choice sample of
Spring Rye Seed only a limited quantity,
For sample and price address Joseph Stahl,
Nekoma N ID, Farm located u mile north
and 3 miles west of Nekoma 33.3i*
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08
LADIES ADOPT RESOLUTIONS.

Be 1t Resolved, That we, the I'm.
dersigned. tender our sincere thanks
to the ladies of Langdon, who enter
tanned the ladies from the country in
such a gracious and efficient manner
during the mid-winter fair.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08
WANT COLUMN COLUMN

a DVERTISEMEETo Will oe inserted in this
a column for One Cent a Word each insertion
No advertisement inserted for less than fifteen
cents. Cash must always out of
town orders. The rate for the Insertion o,
business locals among pure reading matter will
hereafter he ton cents perlice eachinsertiou,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

You will please take notice that the purpose
of the above entitled action is to quiet in the
plaintiff the ii, ie to lots One aud Two of Sec.
llou Ihirty-Onr Township One bundled Sixty
-Four. Range ttftA-Nine, in Cavalier County,
North Dakota, tie property described i'll the
complaint in sad action
GEO. NJ. PRICE.
1888 Attorney for Plaintiff.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

FOR RENT OR SALE-A fine half section 2b
miles from Wales, N. D., all summer fallowed,
ready for to put to crop; terms of rent one
third clear to me. Sale terms to snit pur-
chaser. Also have another good half.section
if wanted. c.. M Turner, Wales. 1T
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

Tie State of North Dakota to the Above
Named Defendant:
plant in this action, which said complaint has
been filed i i the office of the Clerk of the Dis
trict Court, Cor Cavalier County, North Dakota
of this M upon you, exclusive of the day
of such service and in case OF your failure to
appear or answer. judgment will be taken
against you by defaul6 for the relief demand
ed in the complaint.
Dated February 18th. 1871.
GEO. al. PRICE.
Attorney for Plaintiff.
Office ana Post Office Address:
Langdon, North Dakota.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-03-08

OF NORTH DAKOTA 9
County OF Cavalier,
In District Court, Seventh Judicial ID,
John j. Powe
Plaintiff.
VS..
John Burkitt, EllenBur-
kttt. William Burkitt.
Joseph Bnrkitt, Jas.
Burkitt. the heirs or
devisees of William
-Burkltt. d ed,
katherine Jane Bur-S SUMMONS
kilt, Henry Taylor,
and all other rersous
unknown C laiming
any estate or interest
IN, or lien or iucum-
berance upon the pro-
perty described in
the complaint.
defendants
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
Hope Almost Abandoned
 When She Found Remedy
Dr. Coldsoelr's Syrup Pepsin Relieves Chronic Case of
 Long Standing

' After a long period of suffering with liver and bowel trouble that brought on piles, during which she had tried many remedies without obtaining re- lief. Mira. Mary J. Jewell. uf Berrien' Springs, Mich. heard of pr. CaIdwelrs Syrup Pepsin and obtained a bottle from her druggist. This simple. inex- pensive laxative compound brought ai- most immediate relief and Mrs. Jewell wrote to Dr. Caldwell about her case.
 In her letter Mrs. Jewell says, T had tried so many things for the piles, without being helped at all, I had about given up hope of ever being any better. I knew it was the condition of my bowels that caused them, and after I had taken a bottle of your Syrup Pepsin. knew it was just the medicine I needed. I am very grate- ful to you for sending me the little book-the advice and instructions 1t gives would teach anyone how to get well and how to keep we'll"
 pr. Caldwelrs. Syrup Pepsin is of simple laxative herbs with pepsin. free from opiate or mar cotic drugs, and is mild and gentle in it's action, bringing relief in an easy, natural way, without gripping. or other pain or discomfort.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
NEWSPAPER MEN OFFER
 THEIR SERVICES
Relative to Governor HoIcomb's Military Census Plan.

Mayor Daniel O. Dunn Friday night announced that he would call 8. meeting or the citizens to act upon the sug- gestion of Governor Marcus H. Hol- comb, relative to the proposed census or those between 1S and 45 years of age. At the proposed meeting it is expected that representatives from the Hartford census organization will be present to explain the method adopted and carried out by those in charge Of the movement in Hartford. Mayor Dunn on Friday was in Hart ford in conference with those in charge Of the census in that city One Of the first offers received Friday night for service was from the newspaper men in Willimantic Typists in this city are not very available but the re- porters both for the local and outside newspapers having typewroters have offered their services for the cause and very prabahly will do much in mak- ing out the card index system based upon the census which is proposed to be taken. Likewise the various man ufacturing esta blishments in the city and town will be asked to cooperate by not nonly furnishing data as re- quired by the governor. but will like wise be asked to cooperate in asking their Stenographers and typi.ts of- fer their services the cause There is no doubt nor question but all the stenographers and typists will gladly respond to the call. wiflimantic. s usual. will show it's patriotism by rendering all alailable service that President Wilson or Governor will ask for
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
'uo!3usW 4eILS

Miss Lillian Cheney is spending the week end in Norwich with friends.
 Miss May Cheney of this city has left for New York for three weeks visit with friends.
 MT. and Mrs. H. Israel of this city are entertaining Mrs. L. Packer of New York and Mrs. s. Horvitz of New Britain.
 Many of the local teachers are plan ming on attending the winter meeting of the teachers association of the state in New Haven next Friday and Sat urday.
 Many shoppers took advantage of the sales that are going on in the various stores about the city and came out on Friday evening in spite of the slippery sidewalks and slushy streets.
 A force of city men were kept busy Friday keeping the gutters clean so that the fast forming water could run off the streets. They also had a hard job to keep the erosswal1s clean on the Main street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
JEWETT CITY
same With TaftviiIe Tenieht-eor-
 ouah Friends Sorrow for Mrs.
 DwiSat Iyon's Death = Gardiner Efass Entertained

Jewett City will play at Taftville tonight. In the absence of Daley will ma w, Benjamin, the star of last season. Also a dark horse. This b9oked with the Crawford Five of .Woonsocket as advertised. No doubt a fast game will be seen. It is hoped the fans will turn out to root for the boys. There will be a dance after the game.
 Pulpit Topics.
 Sunday morning at the Baptist church Rev. J. A Spidell,s subject is What Christ Would Have the Chris tian Emphasize; and in the evening, An Earnest Contention. The celebra- eion of the Lords Supper will be ob- served at the close of the morning service.
 Rev. Samuel Thatcher's morning subject at the Methodist church on Sunday will be The Mission of the Church. In the evening he will preach the fifth in the series of sermons on the Book of Revelation. The topic is and Laodicia. The Epworth League meeting will be led by A. C. Burdick.
 Rev Albert DonnelPs subject at the Congregational church in the morning is The Christian the Country's Crisis Miss Carol Bliss leads the Christian Endeavor meeting in the evening.
 Sorrow for Mrs. Lyons Death.
 Mrs Dwight Lyon. who died in New Haven this week, is Well known in Jewett City and Lisbon. where the family lived for years. Her husband was a carpenter and built the house now occupied by O. F. Miller. Her sister. Mrs. Julia, Wilcox, lives in Jewett City and several nieces and srandnieces and nephews-
 The Methodist Ladies Aid society is to hold a valentine social.
 Class Entertained.
 The Gardiner class of the NJ. E. church was entertained at the home Of Mrs. L. D. Howe Thursday even ing, the usual business meeting took up the first part of the evening. The program for the evening consisted of a piano solo by Mrs. Minnie Carpen- ter, solo by Mrs. George Thornton. reading by Mrs. A. C. Burdfck, piano solo by Miss Helen Phillips.
 Refreshments were served and good time enjoyed by all present. The class was invited to meet with the Misses Annie and Bella Robertson in March
 Ideal Singing Orchestra, Bijou, Jew cit City, tonisht--adv-
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
WIILIMANTIC

court both for intoxication and offs With the added charge of Eeeach>f the peace The first to appear before the court was Andrew Lindstrom who ras charged with fntoxfcatfon to which he entered plea of guilty. He was fined two dollars and costs for his misbe- navior and paid bill of $as0.
 Roland Haley was before the c--r... on the charges of intoxicatio- IT. breach of the peace. The ss.s ana oi ee eered plsas plea of guilty ,6 each a.ef of eh shs as arrested 9ui in sateo .. .~nat he had not been that he b- <-snt or nine years and been i. -4d a family although he not or -zving with them for the last two
 , three weeks. He also told the court that he could get work in Mansfield. The court imposed a fine of three dol lars and costs for the intoxication charge and suspended judgment fer the latter charge. He paid s1I.35.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
The ". G. Murray Co.

destroyed. The submarine held up the
 Norwegian on January 10, First Officer Fred Fredbold of Boston. said and the
 commander remained on board for several hours until the transport was sighted, apparently loaded with troops. Shots were exchanged by the trans port and the submarine, Fredbold said. The latter remained on the sur- face and fired several shots which hit the transport clean.
 The transport, according to Fred bold, burst into flames. broke in two and sank. The submarine then re- turned to the Bergenhus. ordered the crew to transfer to the American steamer Borinquen and then sent the .Bergenhus, a vessel of 2,344 tons, to the bottom
 The Borinquen took the crew to the Azores, to be put aboard the Roma. Fredbold said he could nof tell whett- CT the. transport was French or Eng fish as she was about five miles away.
 The Roma also brought in four members of the crew of the Greek steamship Dimitrios Goulandris, tor pedoed by a German submarine thir- ty miles off the coast of Spain Jan uarp 4. The crew of 23. were obliged to row to land they said. The vessel was bound from Buenos Aires to FaI- mouth with grain. Among the men landed here was John Rereis. third en- sineer. of New York.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
Save the Babies

INFANT MORTALITY something ght We hardly realize that of all
 the children born civilized countries twentytw nearly die before they reach than one before they are five, and onehaf before they fifteen!
 We do hesitate that timely Casa would
 these precious lives Neither hesitate that these nne deaths ioned the narcotic DoI sold for crens complaints opium They considerable quantities. deadly quantity they sup etar circulation and lead compositions sickness death There be danger it Chas Fletcher opiates narcotics of any kind.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
Seniors Elect Officers.

The graduating class of the V.aa- ham Street school held a u .t.,r.- ..,, Thursday afternoon and c'.efs,s 1fsscsrs S for the class. A cor5,ofttes which wa 2 2 appolnteo TOT the sefection of class col- prs EepoItea mat green and white Wouiu pc <de choice. The matter of class pins is being investi- saISd. The following is a list of the officers elected at the meeting: Pres ident, Floyd c. Davis; vice president, Grace F. Goddard; secretary, Lloyd w. Smith; treasurer, Bertha Enbecker.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
Hiqh Stand Pupils.

The third marking period in Wind ham High School has ended and the honor roll has been made known. Of the tita1 of 133 names on the honor list forty-three have marks of ninety or better, while the remainder have av- erages of above eighty. The seniors lead the list with twelve names out of the firty three of those above nine ty, the juniors and freshmen have eleven each. while the sophomores have nine.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
FUNERAL.
Mrs. Mary O'connor.

The funeral of Mrs. Mary O,Connor was held from her home. 67 Jackson street, at s45 Friday morning. Requiem high mass was celebrated in St. Jo- seph's church at nine o'clock by Rev q. F. Bannon. Miss Mary and John McShea and Mrs. Henri Eathieu sang during the services. Many relatives and friends attended the funeral Rev T. F. Bannon read the comnittal ser vice at the grave in St. Joseph's ceTne- tery. The bearers were John and Mi- chaeI F. Sullivan. James D. Healy and James F. Twomey.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
MICHIGAN GuARDsMEN
 PARADED WITH CANADIANS. Is is Understood an Informal Investi-
 gation Will Be Made,

Detroit, Mich, Feb 9.-Members of the Thirty -second regiment band of the Michigan National guard, who are being mustered out here at Fort Wayne, participated today in a parade of Canadian troops at Windsor, On- tario. Some of the guardsmen were in uniform and some played musical instruments. according to reports re- ceived by officers at Fort Wayne.
 The Michigan soldiers were off duty at the time and it was said at Fort Wayne that they probably Joined in the parade flor a lark It is under stood that ah informal investigation will be made
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
Robert l. Hart Advanced.

Word has Teen received by Mrs Martha Hart of Windham road that her son, Robert I. Hart has been com missioned a warrant machinist in the navy. Mir. Hart enlisted in the ser vice fourteen years ago and since that time has advanced steadily. He will report for duty to the Kearsage, now at Boston.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
More Strike Breakers Arrive.

More strike breakers were brought inte the city on the express from Bos- ton. Friday afternoon shortly after 4 o clock The men were met at the station by two automobiles which took them to their boarding places. It is expected that they will go to work in the Rossie mill this morning Al though the officials of the company consider that there is no strike on at the mill. the strikers insist that the men being brought into town are. strike breakers and ought to be known as such.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
SHOULDER FRACTURED.
Miss Eva Penny Slipped on North
 Street Hill.

While en route from her home to the shopping center of the city Friday morning, Miss Eva Perry, dressmak- CT. slipped while coming down North Street hill She was taken to her home on Prospect stret and Dr. l.. l. Mason was called. He found that she was suffering from a compound frac- tire of the right shoulder and reduced the fracture.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

Blue Serge Suiting and Fancy Check Suiting-at $1.0o and $1.25 a yard.
 Black and White Check and Fancy Striped Suiting-at 59c yard.
 A new lot of Bates Gingham in new Spring coiors. checks, stripes and plaid effects-15c a yard.
 New Spring Percales, neat and att tractive patterns for dresses, shirt ing and wasting, dots, stripes and checks, 36-inch wide-12Lsc and 15c a yard.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10

Full-size Gray Wool Blankets, fancy colored borders-SpeeiaI $4.ss a pair.
 Full-size All Wool Blankets, regular $12.00 quality-SpeciaI $1o.o0 a pair.
 Pure Cotton-filled Comforters. fancy silkoline coVers-SPeeiaI $2.39 a pair.
 Pure Cotton filled Cemforters, better quality, fancy sateen covers both sides-Special $4.39.
 Sanitary Filled Down Puff, wide sateen borders-SpeciaI $5.39.
 One lot of Baby Crib Blankets, pink or blue borders, size 3ox40-SpeciaI
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
LAWN AND SILK WAISTS THAT HAVE JOINED
 THE WHITE SALE
WARM BED COVERINGS SPECIALLY PRICED

Fsul1-size Cotton Blankets in white only, colored borders-SpeeiaI $1.6o a paiF-
 Full-size Plaid B1ankets-SpeciaI @229 a pair.
 Better Quality Blankets in brown or gray plaids. full size-Speeiai $4.o0
 Full-size White Wool Blankets, col pred borders-SpeeiaI $4.39 a pair.
 Better Quality White Wool Blank cts. celored borders. full size-SpeciaI e5.S9 pair.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
A BRITISH TORPEDO,BOAT
 DESTROYER SUNK BY MINE. All of the Officers and All of the Crew,
 Except Five, Were Lost.

London. Feb. 9, 9 p. m.--A British torpedo boat destroyer of an older type the British admiralty announced tonight, struck a mine in the English channel Thursday night and sank. All the officers and all of the crew, except five. were lost.
 The official statement follows:
 "A torpedo boat destroyer of an older type, employed in patrol duty in the English channel, struck mine last night and sank. All the officers were lost. There were five survivors among the crew.
 The oldest type of destroyers in the British navy is known as class A, built between 1893 and 1895. There are 12 vessels in this type4 The average dis placement is BIO tons and they aver age 200 feet in length, with beam of 19 feet. Two of the vessels have a complement of 45 men each, while the other 10 carry 56 men each. The next oldest type, class B. numbers 20 yes sells, built between 1895 and 1905. Their average displacement is about 400 tons and their average comple- ment 60 men each.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-10
CANNON FIRING HEARD
 OFF COAST OF BRAZIL
Near the Island of Fernando de Nor
 ol1na-Fiashes Seen.

Rio Janerio. Brazil. Feb. 9.--A des- patch received here from Pernambuco, Brazil, quotes the Diario of that city to the effect that cannon firing was heard between 2 and 6 a.. m. today, near the Brazilian island of Fernando de Norohna, 125 miles from the main land. The newspaper says flashes were observed from the island, as though large naval guns were being fired. The naval commandant at Fernando de Norohna is said to have made a report othe admiralty