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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
GOLF SWING IN BASEBALL.
Chick Evans to Teach Chicago Cubs
Batting Form.

Batting Form.
The report that the amateur and open
golf champion of the United States,
Charles Evans, was going south in the
spring with the Chicago Cubs with
the express purpose of trying to teach
them a new batting stroke has caused
not a little comment, with much of it
adverse. To the dyed in the wool
fan, by that meaning the chap VINO
has taken all his pleasure in seeing
baseball and to whom golf is an "old
lady's game,'' the announcement no
doubt has been hailed With jeers and
soothing. But to the mar who has
played both games. and especially to
those ball players who have achieved
success at baseball and gol... the idea
is not fanciful.
They believe the baseball swing can
be developed so that it can acquire
rightfully the term baseball stroke,''
with success coming to the batter, but
they held the opinion that a man like
John NJ. Ward, James Tying. Buck
Whittemore, Tom Stevenson, c. j. Sui
Ivan and others who have shone on
the bali field and who have achieved
fame as golfers might do the teaching
to advantage at the start.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
At Sea on Land,

A clergyman who had neglected all
knowledge of nautical affairs was ask
ed to deliver an address before an
audience of sailors. He was discours-
ing on tie stormy passages Of life.
Thinking he could make his remarks
more pertinent to his hearers by meta
phorically Using sea expressions, he
said:
"Now, friends, YOU know that when
you are at sea i'll a storm the thing
you do is anchor
A half concealed smoker spread over
the room, end the clergyman knew that
he had made q mistake.
After the services one of his listeners
came to him and said, "Mr. -, have
you ever been at sea?'
The minister replied
mo, unless it vas while I was de-
livering that address"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
GETTING His Time.

\ pawnbr0ker was rudely awaken
ed in the middle of the night by a. FIJI
rious knos liking at his front door. Much
frightened, he opened the window and
looked out.
"Wh-wll-what's the matter?" he ask
ed breathlessly.
Come down." demanded the stran-
ger.
"Who are"-
Come down." interrupted the other.
The rawnbroker fastened down
stairs and peeped around the door.
"Now, sir" he demanded.
II vanish to know the time" said
the bibulous one
you internal rascal! Do you mean
to say you woke me up for that? How
dare your
The midnight visitor looked injured.
"Well, you've got my watch" he ex-
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
At the Weddinq Feast,

In some parts Of England it is the
custom to send congratulatory tele.
grams to friends at a distance who are
being marrjed-that is, the message IS
timed to arrive just after the ceremony
and during the feast which usually fol
lows.
Now, a certain man, a large farmer,
was about to be married and shortly
before the time he heard that one Of
his cattle had strayed. 1t being a val
liable animal, he told his bailiff to let
him know at once when it was found.
The bailiff, being an economical man,
combined the two affairs, and the hap
py bridegroom received tire following
message just as they all sat down to
dinner:
congratulations! The beast is
caught"
1t Is fair to conclude that the teIt-
gram afforded at least MS much graft
tlcation to the assembled guests as TO
the actual recipient himself.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
AnL:.ic.n

Ststk.SiI
If you would rise above the throng
And seek the crown of fame,
You must do more than drift along
And merely play the game.
Whatever path your feet may tread.
Whatever be your quest,
The only way to get ahead
Is striving for the best.
IT'S not enough to wish to do
A days toll fairly we'll;
If you would rise to glory you
Must hunger to excel.
The boy who has the proper stuff
Goes into every test,
Not seeking to be good enough"
But eager to be "best."
The best must be your aim in life,
The best in sport OF work,
Success in any form Of strife
Falls never to the shirk.
The crowns Of leadership are few,
The followers move in throngs,
If you would be q leader you
Must ehun the drift alongs."
Edgar A. Guest
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
She Found Out.

Elderly spinster (going through in
san asylum with party of friends)-1
declare, Bessie, if there isn't an old
beau Of mine! Poor fellow! I won
der what brought him to this dreadful
place?
Bessie Ito guide)-Is that gentleman
near the window a patient?
Guide-Yes, ma'am, but not a dan
gerous one. He is harmless and SIM
pie.
Elderly spinster (simpering) - What
was the immediate cause Of his losing
his mind?
Guide-He made a nuisance Of him
self by making love to old women, and
we had to lock him u~p.-Pearson's
Weekly.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04

a MAI who had suddenly become
very rich went to live in New York
and began to spend money with q Law
ish hand. He decided that his name
needed some advertising, so lie visited
4 genealogist.
Il suppose he said, IF / pay you
'nough you can trace my family back
o Adam"
My dear sir" replied the geneal-
'gist, eff you're willing to put up the
.ioney we can prove by evolution that
our family existed before ADAM
ippincott's.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
1--WE DONE MY BEST"

prone upon the ground. Surrounding
him were the sheep, a pitiful, huddlcd
mass, bleating p!aintively, with con-
siderably more than a. weeks condi-
ton lost.
"What the dickens have you been do
ing to those sheep?" shrieked the al-
most frantic manager.
The eN-sailor managed to gasp out:
Wei, sir, I've done my best. You
told me to Keep them on the run, and
SO l hunted them up and down and
round-aIld now-I'm just half dead
myself."- st. Louis Republic.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
A Good Collector.

Bishop Bristol Of Omaha in the
course of an address in behalf of q de-
serving charity told a story about the
late General Booth of the Salvation
Army.
eff 1 could only elicit money from a
congregation as the general did" he
said.
"Once when the general was address
ing a vast audience the officers, fear
ing that he could not be heard, began
to move softly about, closing all the
windows.
"Half had been closed and the air
had already begun to get hot and foul
when the general peremptorily ordered
the officers to stop.
"Don't suffocate them till after the
collection said General BOOTH
Washington Star.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
The Funny Clerk.

~
A young business mar entered a drug
store and inquired of the clerk:
"Have you a telephone here?"
eyes, right there it is, behind the
DESK" came the response.
The man seated himself very POM
pously, placed the telephone at a con
venient angle and then tried to "get"
central. After a ten minutes effort, to
the great disaster Of his temper, he
turned to the clerk and said angrily:
"say, you, what's the matter with
this phone?"
ut isn't connected" came languidly
from the clerk.
"Wel, why the-why didn't you tel,
me?'
"Now, just q minute" said the clerk
coolly. "You asked me whether 1 had
a phone. l told you I had. 1 didn't
say, however, that it was connected.
But, then, you didn't ask me-"
Amid the laughter OF several patrons
the man made a hasty exit.-Philadel-
phia Press.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
FARM FOR SALE

One of the best stock and mixed
farming half sections in Cavalier
county, adjoining Langdon city linn
its is offered for sale on easy terms,
part cash and the balance to suit pur-
chaser. Fair buildings, suitable for
a beginner and plenty of good water.
For particulars apply to H. E. Dor
val, Sr. P. O. address, Lock Box
L., Langdon. N. D.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
High Finance,

There was an old Georgia farmer
who in the wildcat banking days came
to Milledgeyille and said to Robert
Toombs, at the time a state bank O.
rector, robert, the folks down our
way wants more money"
To which Toombs, as was his wont,
replied %profanely, How in blazes are
they going to get it?'
stamp IT," says the farmer.
"Wcll," answered Toombs, "if we
stamp it. how are we going to redeem
it?"
And says the farmer, "Why, Robert,
the folks down u way is ag'in re-
de%mption!'- Louisville Courier.Jonrnal.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
Soine Men Are Lucky.

Wife Cat breakfasD-Oh, John, I'll
bet.I know who you gave your seat to
coming home in the car last night!
Hub. (who had been out having a
quiet little game)-Nonsense, my dear!
How could you ever guess? How do
you know I gave up my seat to any
one?
Wife-Yns, you did. You dear, kind
old boy, you let, a poor old Irishman
have it, for l distinctly heard you say
in your sleep, ooh, that's all right; I'll
stand pat!'-Roston Transcript.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
Wen Pima Fen Track Star.

Wen Ping Pen, captain of the Uni
versity of Minnesota soccer team, is
one Of the greatest athletes ever devel.
oped in the orient. Three years ago lie
Won the %pcntathlon in the all eastern
Olympic games at Manila.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
Old As ne WAS TOLD.
Yet Got No Thanks, Though He Work
ed Himself Almost to Death.

The manager Of a big Australian
sheep ranch engaged a discharged sail
or to do farm work. He was put in
charge of q large flock Of sheep.
"Now, all you've got to do" explain
ed the manager, sis to keep them on
the run"
A run is a large stretch Of bush land
inclosed by a fence, and sheep have
many ingenious methods Of escaping
from their own to neighboring runs
and so getting mixed up with the other
flocks.
At the end Of a couple Of hours the
manager rode up again. The air was
thick with dust, rs though a thousand
head Of cattle had passed by.
At last he distinguished the form Of
his new shepherd-a collapsed heap
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
Monster Mosquitoes.

The late Henry Guy Carleton. the
noted playwright, lived at Atlantic
City, and when the mosquitoes were
bad he would tell his Madras nos.
quito story.
"There are no mosquitoes" he would
begin, "in Brittany, and a Breton wo-
man about to emigrate to Madras was
warned by a friend:
"'Beware Of the Madras mosquitoes.
They have long suckers hanging from
their heads, and they will draw the
very life blood out Of you
"The Breton woman arrived in Mad
ras duly, and as she disembarked she
saw three elephants drawn up near the
pier.
"'Heavers!' she cried. Are these
mosquitoes p"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04

How to Treat a Stye Without Going TO
a Doctor.
Styes are very annoying. and as ti,
ounce of prevention in this case ';'s
not be given one must have rccours" t.
the pound of cure. In the bc%inniA@ OF
a stye cold applications sometimes
prove helpful, but after pus has formed
hot applications are more desirable
AS soon as pus has formed in outlet
should be made, and until this is done
It will not get well. Use the point OF
a sharp needle that has been dil,Wed in
boiling water.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04
Philosophy

Learn to II, pleased with everything
with Wealth, SO far as it makes us Of
benefit to Others; with poverty, for not
having much to care for; with obscI-
rity, for lnning Observation-Disclosures.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-10-04

We will save you money if you give
US your orders for -four. Thirty days
delivery. Must have orders at once
Act Quick. Boyd's department store.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-16
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO READERS
OF THIS PAPER.

All persons are hereby notified that
Frank p. Truitt, who has been with
the Milford Chronicle as canvassing
and collecting agent for fifteen years
past, has severed his business asso
Citations with the Milford Chronicle
Publishing Company, the publishers
Of the Milford Chronicle, from and
after the twentieth day of January,
1917, and has no authority to receive,
or receipt for any monies. or recei e
orders whatsoever for this business.
Mr.. Truitt has arranged to take a
position with a munitions manufact-
uring company in another state, but
will maintain his home in Milford.
All persons who have been called
upon in the past by Mr.. Truitt, will
kindly send all their orders directly
to this Office, and make remittances
either registered letter, mon
ey order. check or personal payment
at this Office.
THEO. TOWNSEND, Pres.
Milford Chronicle Publishing Co,
Jan. goth, 1917.-2-mo
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-16
BURRsvILLE.


Mrs. Brown Paris. whose sickness and
death has been noted. was buried last
/ Friday afternoon at Union Church The
/ funeral services were conducted by the
Rev. Grouse Of the NJ. p. Church OF
Denton. assisted by the pastor. the Rev.
Burdette and the Rev. W. n. Conaway
of the Holiness Church OF Denton. She
1 leaves on son. John Paris, of near town,
and her daughters Mrs. j. H Thawley
Airs Baynard and Mrs. c. w. Elwangel
OF Denton, as we'll as two sisters and IA
number Of grandchildren, who acted as
honorary pallbearers.
T. L. Cahar and son Lester spent a
few days last week with friends in Phil
adelphia
Our genial pastor, Rev. W. y. Coma
way, says he thinks he has gotten his
Ford so under control now that he can
get along without saying Whoa" when
he is about to run into tree or post.
William Shepherd OF Wilmington was
among those from out Of town who at
tended the funeral Of Mrs. Paris last
week. and after visiting friends here
he returned to his work m wilmington.
Mrs. William Paris of Philadelphia is
spending some time with Mrs. John Paris
and other friends here.
Clifford Lord is home from Marcus
Hook, where he has been employed in the
silk mills, which have closed on account
Of a strike This will probably mean
that others will arrive home.
Enos Cleaves. one Of the lucky hog rails
ers Of this locality, killed seven head on
Monday, for which he received fancy
prices.
W. L. Benson with his mill force, is
tied up on account Of the extremely cold
weather. Monday is generally conceded
to be the coldest day in this community.
with the thermometer registering around
the zero mark.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-16
MAGNOLIA.

The W. c. r. T. was cordially vel
coined to the coy home Of Mr.. and Mrs
lC. +. johnson on last Thursday evening
and the rainy weather did not prevent at
tendance OF sixteen members and thret
visitors While much important busi-
ness came before the meeting, the special
feature Of the occasion was the observ-
ance Of Frances +. Willard day, this be-
1 ing the meeting nearest 10 that date.
An especially interesting program was
given, fitting for this day. The annual
contribution of $500 was unanimously
voted, and the meeting then adjourned.
/ The hostess was assisted in serving re-
| freshments by Mrs. George Wilcutts,
Mrs Byron Frazer and Miss Irene John
son. and in the interval Of preparations
Miss Harriet Pardee entertained with
two piano selections.
BY order Of the postofiice department
the morning mail will leave each day
at T:3O o'clock instead OF seven as here
tofore.
Mr.. and Mrs. Byron Frazier and son
Of FELTON, have been recent guests at
Mr.. and Mrs. c. F. Johnson.
Mrs. James Hazel and daughter Of
Frederick are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Joseph.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert johnson and chill
dren Of Wilmington were entertained by
Mr., and Mrs. Harry c. Johnson on Sun
day. and Mrs. johnson also visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel f. Sax
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Muncey are receiv-
ing congratulations on the arrival Of
baby girl
Miss sanie Moore Of Canterbury has
been guest of her mother this week.
The last quarterly conference for this
year for this charge will be held tomOr-
row afternoon at 2.3O o'clock, at the
church
A sad occurrence, the death Of Mrs
Alice Kenton, the young wife Of Samuel
Kenton, who resides near town, and who
died on last Wednesday afternoon, drew
much sympathy from this neighborhod.
She leaves besides the husband. two
small children. one an infant, besides
her family. each Of whom keenly feel
the loss. Funeral services were held
from her late home on Sunday at two
O'Clock. and interment made i'm Barratts
Chapel cemetery.
Mrs. n. j. Lodge has graduated from
the Home Makers School. al Rising sun.
mistake her name did not ap-
pear with those who received certificates
and it gives us much pleasure TO an
nounce il here.
= Mona Tribe, No 80, Improved Order
Of Red Men. and Saganche Council Nos.
Daughters of Pocahontas, held a reunion
and spent a very enjoyable evening at
their wigwam on Monday Mona band.
assisted by piano and violin duets. furn-
ished music for the occasion and several
good addresses were made Refresh |
ments were enjoyed by all
A number from Magnolia went to Dow
er on Tuesday to be present at the hear
ing Of the temperate interests in bills |
before the Senate Committee.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-16
MlLFoRD's SCRAP ASSESSMENT
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the
scrap assessment for the Town of
Milford, as made and provided by law,
is now hanging up for the inspection
of the taxpayers of the town in the
following places:
North Milford -Holzmueller's Bar
Der Shop.
South Milford Pierce Hardware
Company Store.
The members of Town Council will
sit as Court of Appeals on Monday
February 26th, between the hours Of
9 in the morning and - noon. for the
purpose of hearing any appeal from
the assessment made. and to place on
the list any person or property omit
ted or TO make transfer or other cor
rections necessary to be made.
WILLIAM G.. DRAPER.
Correct Attest: President
G. MARSHALL TOWNSEND,
Feb-9-3t Secretary.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-16
RoXANA.

Miss Mary Richards Of Ocean View
has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Elberi
Dawson for few days
The young ladies of Roxana Sunday
School viii hold a festival in wilgus hall
on February 22d.
Calvin Mcgee Of this town and Miss
Nellie Tyre, of Millvlle, were married
on Tuesday evening at the home Of 1.
Lockwood by Rev. j. NJ Lindale There
attendants were Russell Wilgus and Miss
Allie lockwood, goth Of this town
Mr.. and Mrs. o. W. Wilgus gave a
dinner to number of their friends on
Sunday.
Miss Elizabeth Hirons of Frankford
spent the week end at the home of her
uncle, Mr.. G. NJ. DerricEson.
Norman West Of Philadelphia is visit
ing his parents here.
eW are sorry to hear that Mrs. James
Carey, who has been i'll for several weeks
is but slightly improved.
Miss Mamie Johnson. Of Snow Hill. is
spending few days with her sister.
Mrs. o. w. Wilgus.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-16
HARBEsoN.

A very pretty but quiet marriage was
solemnzed at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs
Silas J Warrington on Saturday even
ing. February 3rd, when their niece,
Tenie Vaughn, Of this place. became the
wife of Benjamin Chamberlain Of Phil
adelphia. Rev. G.. NJ. Adams. Of this
town. efiiciated. After the ceremony the
bridal party. with few Of their immed-
late friends. We're invited to the dining
room where they were served with re-
freshments.
John Warrington. of Wilmington. spent
the week end i'm Harbeson.
T., G.. Vaughn is spending some time
with Mr.. and Mrs. $ j. Warrington.
and they also entertained Mrs. Sallie
Morrison over the week end
Mrs S J Vaughn, who was sick only
short time ago. died at the home of
Mrs. Margaret Vaughn. aged 50 years
and six months.
Revival services viii be held next week
on every night eNcent Saturday.
Mrs Meta Nav Mason is the guest Of
her sister in Wilmington
Mrs Houston Dodd is verv IN and Miss
Helen Dodd is very sick with pneumonia.
Gilbert Steward is also on the sick
list
Mr. and Mrs. Huca Koeple are the
proud parents Of a fine baby boy.
Theodore Jarvis is spending sometime
with his family in Harbeson.
n. T. Webb. who has been very III
with the grippe. is now able to he out.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Veasey are i'm
proving their home by tn addition Of
large back porch.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-16
ENDORSED AT HOME.
Sch p-eee As Thi. Should Convince
Any Milford Citizen.

The public endorsement of local citizen is the
best proof that can be produced None better
none stronger can be had. When man comes
forward and testifes to his fellow-citizens' ad-
dresses his friends and neiRhbors, you may be sure
he Is thoroughly convinced or he would not DO 20.
Telling ones experience when It is for the pubic
good Is an act Of kindness that should be appreeat-
"a The following statement given by resident Of
Milford adds one more to the many cases OF home
Endorsement which are being published about
Doan's Kidney Pills. Read Il.
p. H. Wiley, retired ship carpenter. $40 East
Front Street, Milford, says My back aehed and
panied constantly and it was all could do 70 stoop
and straiRhten up. / had heard Doan's kidney
P1Is mentioned AZ a fine kidney medicine. 50 got
some at Pettyjohn's Pharmacy. They gave me
prompt results and in a short time was wei.
Price so cents. at all dealers. Don't Simply ~, ask
for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney kills-
the same that Mr.. Wiley had. Foster-milburn
Co. Props, Buffalo N. Z.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-16
IN MEMoRIAM

In loving remembrance Of Mrs. Mary C Marsh
who passed away February l5 1915.
Farewell dear loved one. you have left US,
And your vacant chair we see;
But as you could not stay with Us.
We shall always remember thee
She is waiting by the river,
Just across the silver stream
Where sweet flowers are ever blooming,
And the banks are always green.
Fondly loved and sadly missed by
HUSBAND AND CHILDREN
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-16
FARMERS ATTENTION.

l am contracting for Sweet Potatoes for the
coming season. viii furnish Seed, Fertilizer. l. me
(drill for fertilizer and lime furnished freei to my
growers of Sweet Potatoes. or Tomato growers
that expect to haul TO this market. have for sale
a brand Of Fertilizer put up especially for the
growing of Peas. Also other brands Of ter5illzer'
Lime. standard so quart Berry Crates Tige Trans
planters. and Buckeye Cultivators. Also ii. Van
Buskirk's Melted Rock King Colorado grown)
Cantaloupe Seed. All this stock was bought be-
fore the advance in price.
2-9-St FRANK CLENDAHIEL, Lincoln Del
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-16
FOR A BILIOUS ATTACK.

When you have a severe headache accompanied
BY coated tongue. loathing of food. constipation
torpid liver, vomiting Of partly diRested food and
then bile. you may know tkat you have a severe
bilious attack. While you may be quite sick there
is much consolation in knowing that relief may be
had by taking three of Chamberlans Tablets
They are prompt and etfectual. Obtainable every
where.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-16
RETURN ENGAGEMENT.

The Palace Theatre will show return date Of
the New York Hppodrome tAmerica) February
22nd. This wonderful picture was shown here "a
short time ago with packed house. and l have
been asked to have it returned by many who did
not see it, Don't forget the date-F ebruary 22nd.
Admis sion will be and 10 cents.
2-q-2t VIM II. WARREN.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-16
HAWAIIAN vIcTRoLA MUSIC.

Those who have heard Wright & DIETRICH at
Keiths in Philadelphia recently will be delighted
70 know that these famous entertainers can be
heard on Victor Records as can Louise and Fer, ra
the ukulele artists. A fine new list OF favorie
Hawaiian numbers received this week This qua int
and fascinating music is deservedly popular and
cost only rs cents for a double faced record.
Ii EVANS & Son. VictrOlas.
Milford chronicle., 1917-02-16
THE BEST RECOMMENDATION.

The strongest recommendation any article may
receive is a favorable word from the user. Il is
the recommendation of those who have used it
that makes Chamberlain Cough Remedy so pOpu-
lar. Mrs. Amanda Gierhart Waynesheld, Ohio
writes, ''Chamberain's Cough Remedy has been
used in my family off and on for twenty years and
it has never failed TO cure a cough or cold. Oh
fainable everywhere.