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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-16
MILFORD

Forty hours devotion started at the 10:30 o'clock mass at St. Mary's church yesterday morning before a very large congregation. There was very interesting service, including a procession of the children's societies about and through the church and special music arranged by the organ ist, Miss Margaret Maher. The devo- tions will close Tuesday morning at o'clock with a high mass.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-16

w W. Hubbell of Stratford, will build the /trestle work for the new
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-16

A class of 100 children received their first communion at St. Mary's at o'clock mass yesterday morning and included children from Devon, Myrtle Beach and Woodmont. Holy communion was administered by the pastor, Rev. P. H. McClean,~ assisted by Rev. Father Downey, and a very instructive talk was given to the children by Father McC1ean. This was the largest class ever instructed at St. Mary's.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-16

Friday night at Laurelton school a musical recital was given by Miss Theodos Boehn, assisted by Miss Imeda Fay. Miss Teresa Bulkley and Miss Catherine O'Nei1. The story of Peter Gynt was recited to a piano &C., compartment and also an interter- pretative dance with tambourine ac- compartment. After the last number Father McClean presented Miss Boehm with a medal in token of her efficiency in music
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-06-16

The town meeting called for toTnor- row night win consider the proposal to issue bonds to the amount of $50,- 900 to construct good roads in the town and several other matters. It is expected that there will be a large attendance as much interest has been displayed in the good roads movement here.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01
ro prObe Fo0a costs.


Governor Harrington announced
that he will call on Attorney-General
Ritchie to inform him what legal steps
he can determine by investigation re-
sponsibility for the high cost of liv-
ing. and with the information in hand
how far he can proceed with criminal
prosecution.
The Governor said he has long had
these measures in mind. but had de-
Iayed action. expecting Congress
would authorize prosecutions. Spur
red on by the vigorous action taken
by Governor Cox. of Ohio, he has de-
cided to take the bull by the horns,
When the investigation stage is
reached the Governor will call to his
aid the machinery OF the Public Serv.
ice and Conservation Commissions and
State Agricultural Board. The inves-
tigation is not designed to be stats.
teal, but with the view of finding out
the names Of the criminals and pro,
eeed abainst them. Governor Har
rington said he recognizes that ths
cause of high prices are not wholls
local; that prohteers outside the Stats
are more responsible than those al
home, but the belief is general that
evidence can be produced that local
cold-storage warehouses. commission
merchants and the last handler Of the
farmers products, the hucksters. the
green grocer and the market dealer
are responsible in large part for high
prices.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01

Cumberland-John ]. Stump, who
served three terms in the Maryland
House OF Delegates. the last during
1908, has made formal announcement Of
his candidacy for the Republican
nomination for the House at the com
ing primary. Mr.. Stump served sew
eral terms In the Cumberland council
and was supervisor of the census In
1910. Charles F. Peters, former post
master Of Westernport. has also an.
nounced his candidacy and it is under
stood that Thomas G. Fisher. Lonacon-
ing. will again be candidate. He is
county tax collector for the Lonacon-
ing district. which, 1t is stated, does
not make him ineligible to run for the
House.
States Attorney J. Philip Roman
will seek a denomination and will be
opposed by Major William A. Huster,
whom Roman defeated for the nomina-
tion four years ago
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01
To LINK Two Road systems.

Cumberland.-Cong Freder-
lex ~ Zihlman announces that he has
been advised by Senator Penrose and
Congressman-at-Large Thomas s.
Crage. of Pennsylvania, that the Penn
sylvania State Highway Commission
expects to construct an improved high
way from Bedford to the Maryland
line. connecting with the Maryland
road system and linking up the Lin
coin Highway with the National pikS.
That portion Of the road Immediately
south of Bedford will be improved dur
ing the year 1920; the central section
in 1921. and the southern section in
1922. Engineers are now locating the
route before any work Is planned for
the present year,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01
onutt. Jr. For Legislature.

Rockville.-George W. ofutt, Jr., of
Friendship Heights. has announced
his purpose of seeking one OF the
Democratic nominations for the House
Of Delegates, to be made at the pri-
mary election in September. Mr.. Of
futt Is a son Of George W. offutt. Sr.,
and belongs to the old offutt family
Of this county. He is a lawyer, prac-
ticing his profession in this county
and Washington city, and is counsel
for the Potomac Savings Bank, Of
Georgetown, Of which his father is
president He is the fourth candidate
so far in the field for the four nomina-
tions to be made. the others being
Francis Snowden, Clarence NJ. Griffith
and William S. Stamper.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01
seaIded To Death.

Aberdeen.-H Howard ]. Waters. an
engineer, not yet 25 years old, was
fatally scalded at the Aberdeen Prov
ing Grounds while helping to unload
an overseas gun from freight train.
The gun was so heavy that it caused
the crane to turn over and burst a
steampipe. Mr.. Waters was knocked
down by the falling crane and SO bad.
ly burned by the steam that his death
occurred at the post hospital at mid
night He also had received blow
on the head when he fell. 1t was
necessary to walk through the steam
to get out OF the fallen machinery.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01
What's Going On in
Maryland
HyattsvIIIe Women Vote.

Hysttsville.-women OF Hyattsvills
are voting ofiicially for the frst time.
In letters sent out to property-0wners
and tenants by Mayor Matthew F.
Halloran inquirlng as to their attitude
on the practicsbility OF ,naugurating a
carrier system Of mail delivery in Hy-
attsville a number OF local women
have voted. the great majority in
favor Of the project.
Mayor Halloran states that he has
received a large number Of replies
and that sentiment appears to be
overwhelmingly in favor OF the es.
tablishment Of the system. In order
to put the system into effect the
houses must be numbered and the
names OF the streets Indicated by
signs. It is estimated that the cost
Of this work will be about 81 for each
patron. When all replies are in Mayor
Halloran will promptly lay the mattes
before the council.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01

Annapolis.-7Sherix Joseph H. Bells,
whose term will expire this fall, FOR
mally announced his candidacy for
the Democratic nomination for clerA
of the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel
county. This was not unexpected and
his entrance makes a three-cornered
fight in the coming primaries, the
other candidates being William N.
Woodward, incumbent and former
City Alderman Richard c. CLANCY.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01
This AND Thai

A pneumatic hammer for tamping
paving stones has been invented.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01
Hurt In Auto Smash.

Hagerstown.--Jenn Pofenber
ger, 27 years old, Hagerstown, was
severely injured when the taxicab of
Richard Hook struck the motorcycle
upon which he was riding on the
Western pike. He was thrown and
sustained fractured arm, bruises and
cuts. He was brought to Washing
ton County Hospital.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01
Kent county commIs.loner Dead.

Chestertown.-Carey W. Rinehart,
president Of the Board of County Com.
missioners for Kent county. died Sun
day morning. Mr.. Rinehart was Re,
publican and had two years of his
term 10 serve. The vacancy will be
filed by appointment of the Governor.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01

Governor Harrington has named w
Evans Anderson and John P. Mays
delegates to the National Farmers
convention to be held in Hagerstown
on October 27. They vii represent the
White Hall Farmers Club and I'm
proYement Association.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01

A recently invented textile for un-
dergarments stretches lengthwise, but
not across the weave OF the material
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01

At Central Falls, R. l., Robert Hen
derson was Gned $50 for catching
-hree black bass that measured less
than 10 inches in length.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01

Electric fans have made it possible
to keep churches and theatres ip
Southern India open in summer
months.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-08-01

C. B. S. Brewer, Of Millriver, Mass.
has Just completed his haying, using
the same scythe that he has used for
the past Sc years.
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
PILGRIMAGE OF SRRINERS
is MADE TO GRAND FORKS

Included in the Langdon party of
Shriners who went to Grand Forks on
Friday to attend the big reunion and
fete day Of KEN Temple were the
following. The party occupied a
special car attached to the south
bound passenger and included quite
a number of novitiates whose ordeal
it was to make the pilgrimage across
the burning sands to the Mecca of
all high degree Masons: F. T.
Ober, A. A. Wilson, VIM. Stevenson,
Wes Abbott, Frank Heapy, A. Gau-
tsche. w. j. Syres, R. Work, R. j.
Work, VIM. Bell. Hugh McDowall,
Will McDowall, Ray McDowall, Don
McDowall, N. c. Crockett. Hamilton
Howatt, VIM. Stranger, T. B. Han
key, T. Ullyott, Bert Welsh, Alex.
McFarlane, C. Hunter, James Mire-
house, p. Murie, A. A. Seeley, d..
Mcdonald, James McLauchlin, Cor
don McLauchlin, Keith Hamilton,
Andrew Sturm, Alex Mcdonald. VIM.
Bolton, C. Chisholm, Joseph Power,
R.s Seccombe, j. A. Balgaard VIM.
Row, James Gordon, DR.. A. o. Wold,
DR.. Judd H. Kirkham
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
Goes TO Wed at Dickinson

Miss Lizzie Forbes, who has been
visiting since her arrival a little over
a week ago from Saskatoon. at the
home Of her sister, Mrs. AL. Heapy,
left on Mondays train for Dickinson,
N D., and at wedding being held
next Tuesdey afternoon ct the home
of Attorney and Mrs. w B. Dickson,
former we'll known Langdon residents
she will become the bride. of their
only son, Murray L. Dickson, who
has heen located there with his par
ents the greater part of the time since
his return from service overseas with
the" Fighting First of North
Dakota. Both of the young people
have grown up here in Langdon and
the approaching event is one of no
little qualification and pleasure to
the many Langdon friends of the two
families. Their home will be at Bi.
cycle, N. D, about seventy miles
west of Dickinson, where MIR. Murray
Dickson has homestead filing with
comfortably furnished house for
the reception Of the bride to he.
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
THANKSGIVING Day Reunion

Thanksgiving Day will mean some
thing to the people over at Lawton
next Thursday. 1t is the day that
has BEEN decided on for a big home
coming celebration for their returned
soldier boys from overseas. Law.
ton quota of patriotic sons was a
generous one and the double meaning
which Thanksgiving Day will have
to the townspeople is a most COM
mendable one. One of the Lawton
boys, however, son Of Editor Sam
r. Scott, still lies in government
hospital in Chicago as II result of in.
juries he received from bursting
shrapnel during the closing days OF
the war. Regards to our old friend
Jimmy" Scott, who it is hoped will
soon be given his discharge from
the hospital.
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
Sad News Comes
From Valley City
Deaths Message Comes From
Valley City Brings Tears
to Langdon Home

Mrs. Clarence Winger, nee Miss
Jennie Plummer, died Tuesday even
ing at ther home in Valley City.
Yesterday message by telegraph
containing this bare statement of the.
fact was received at the Langdon
home by the father, Mr.. VIM. Plum
mer. Having no knowledge of illness
that could have preceded the sad
happening, the actual cause 10 a
mera surmise until further details
are received. The mother of Mrs.
Winger is expected to arrive Fargo,
this morning after having visited.
her brother, Donald Sandison's home
at San Antonio, Texas, and will be
apprised of the bereavement the
family has sustained in message
awaiting her there.
Mr.. Clarence Winger, who has a
territory selling automobile access
sories covering most of the state
has been making Valley City his
home since returning recently from
Miles City, Mont. 1t is about three
years ago since their wedding at
Fargo and there is a baby boy of
about fifteen month old. Deceased
was born in Langdon and was the
second oldest daughter of the Plum
mers. Her sister, Miss Letitia, is
at Valley City attending the state
normal and today it is expectedgthat
more details will be forth ccminggas
to Mrs. Winger's death and what ar
rangements are being made for the
| funeral.
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
Death
Of Mrs, Charter
Wife of George Charter Has
Been Called Beyond End
Comes Unexpected

Langdon people were entirely un-
prepared for the shock which came
on Thursday of last week at noon,
of the death Of Mrs. George Char
rier. one Of the we'll known residents
of the community for the past fifteen
years. The blow comes as a keen
ore to the immediate family, COM
posed of the husband, four sons and
an only daughter, about eight years
old.
Mrs. George Charter, aged only
forty two years. passed away quite
unexpectedly at the home in Langdon
on Thursday morning, Nov. 18th.
She had been i'll for about two weeks
from an attack of kidney trouble
which developed paralysis and caused
her death. At the same time that
she was i'll the third eldest son was
sick with diphthsria.
Mrs. Charles maiden name was
Lavina Geiger, and was born at
Zurich, Ont. When ten years of age
she came to Cavalier and for num-
ber of years made her home with her
uncle who lived near Cavalier. Later
she came to Langdon and in 1901
married Mr.. Charter who was the n
employed at Lakota. To them have
been born seven children, two Of
which died in infancy. The surviy-
ing members Of the family are four
sons, Leon, Ray Robert, Earl and
lone daughter, Katie. which is the
youngest Of the family.
On account of the quarantine not
being lifted it was necessary to have
a private intermenu and the funeral
services were conducted on Saturday
afternoon by Rev. E. A. Foley. of
the M. E. church. Mr.. Charter
and the two eldest sons were per-
nnitted to accompany the remains OF
rAeir wife and mother to Lebanon
cemetery where interment was made.
On account of the quarantine only E
few friends were permitted to attene
the funeral.
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
1t May Happen
On December II
World Catastrophe Is Dated
to Happen December IL
by Noted Astronomer

On December IL an unusual group.
ing of planets occurs in the heavens.
On this much all astronomers agree
that there will be an unusual and
cyer-balanced collection of powerful
planetary bodies grouped on one side
of the sun. Professor Albert F. Porta
asserts with great conviction that
this unusual planetary situation will
pull forth from the sun the mightiest
sunspot or explosion of gases ever
knnwn to man and that our unfortu-
nate planet, the earth. as an inno-
cent bystander, will receive the full
force of this solar cataclysm. Stag
gering under this blow, Professor
Porta predicts disturbance on the
earth without precedent or parallel.
with hurricanes; lightning, colossal
rains, gigantic lava eruuptions, great
earthquakes, floods, and fearful cold.
Professor Portals predictions have at
tracted good deal of attention and
have brought many anxious inquiries
to the government astronomers in
Washington and to the scientists In
various state and college obseerva-
tories. While all astronomers agree
with Professor Poraa at the unusual
planetary situation in the heavens
next month, they do not admit that
the consequences will be as he pre-
diets them.
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
De .W|LL0 CONCERT IPLEASES
LANGDON PEOPLE GREATLY

The second number Of the 1.yceum
course was presented Tuesday even.
ing at the high school to a crowded
house. Owing to an escape of steam
at.a,the Auditorium it was found i'm
possible to use it. and the program
was transferred to the high school
assembly room. The numbers given
by the De Willo Concert Co. were
excellent, each performer receiving
applause and recalls were graciously
responded to. 1t would be difficult to
particularize, each number given be-
ing Of real merit and enjoyed by the
appreciative audience. This company
of performers were not new to our
city and it is safe to say that the es-
timation in which they were held
has been materially increased by the
pleasing entertainment on Tuesday
night. They expressed themselves
as very highly gratified at the hearty
greeting and hope for return visit
at some future date.
The next number of the Lyceum
program will be the Ringsdorff Con.
cert Co., who will be here on De-
cember 3lst. This aggregation of
musical ability needs no recommen-
dation; they are very hearty in ac-
knowledgement of their merit. Keep
the date open and look forward to
aLother pleasant musical evening
This is the class of rtainment
which is of benefit to a community
and the Auditorium Company have in
view the furnishing of such attrac-
tions as will prove not only pleasing
to patrons. but also merit support
and encouragement in the effort be-
ing made to keep open the Auditor
ium in the past.
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
HIGH SCHOOL

The next meeting of the Literary
society will be held in the high school
assembly, Tuesday evening, Novem-
ber 25th, at 7:3O. The Literary
society extends cordial invitation to
to all who wish to attend.
The basket ball team will have its
first game on December 5th. at Park
River. Stewart Robertson, who has
been elected captain gives the line up
as follows:
Right Forward-Eugene Row
Left Forward-H arold Mausten
Center-John Milne
Right Guard--Charles Ramage
Left Guard-Stewars Robertson
Substitutes Ernest Drew and w.
Stevenson.
The boys have been working hard
since the ope.ing of the season and
prospects are bright for a strong
team.
On Monday evening the high
school boys played their first basket
ball game with the town team. The
score being "a to 2I in favor OF the
high school boys, John Milne, Stewart
Robertson ana Harold Maustea has
ing had experience in this line for
several years, gave the town boys a
good chase ana showed their ability
by keeping tha bali moving.
Doris Hughes, of Sarles, has en-
rolled in the fr- -shman class;
Wednesday morning Mr.. Bonar,
who has just returned from the
North Dakota Educational Assocla-
tion meeting at Mint, gave the nigh
school a short talk on conditions and
meth Ids used III the Minot schools.
The out look of the girls basket
bsl1 tear. is very favcrab BILE this year.
VIII number Of star senior and
junior girls enrolling for the team
and Miss McMnnon as coach, the ag.
gregation ought to prove a good one.
Among the members who enrolled
are: Zelda Monroe, Ruby Hankey,
Chelta Hamilton, Edith Hamilton,
Phyllis Opie, Margaret Stevenson,
Edna Morrison, Soloma Liebeler,
Margaret Hensel, Edith Moore and
Eleanor Power. .1rauticeo will be
held Monday and Wedneday evening
of each week.
Parentss are requested to look over
the students report cards carefully.
Any mark below rs per cent ia u
poor grade. Each student should
have a report card If reports on
the card are not satisfactory from
the parents point of view. the
teachers and superintendent will 80
licit tho help Of the parents in an
effort TO secure better results.
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20

sarles had a big dance and BAN
quet on Armistice day in honor of it's
returned soldiers.
People looking for bargains in the
music line will do we'll yb attendi ne
the Price closing out sale.
Harry H. Scott was a Grand Forks
business visitor part of the week, re-
turning on Mondays passenger.
Gilbert Gundbrandson left Friday
via Nekoma for his home in the
western part of the state, having
made visit of over two months here
at the home OF his son-in-law, An
ton Benson.
H. J. Riesland, the optical special
ist, we'll known for many years for
his superior ability in fitting eyes
and flashing the glasses here, will be
at the U. G. T. hotel on Dec. 18th.
to 18th all day. See him if you need
the most skilled service. 16
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
John Reid Has a Gold Mine

Last weeks Walhalla Mountaineer
furnishes the information that Hon.
John Reid, who is one of the Cava.
lier county legislators, who go to
next weeks extra session at Bis
marck, has just returned to his Olga
township home from a five month
stay in the mining district of British
Columbia. He has become fnan-
cially identified it is understood in
one Of the largest gold mining and
numbering concerns doing business in
the west and in addition to being a
heavy stock holder is one of the off.
GERS that took part in the company's s
organization.
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
Raised Over Five Hundred

Saturday afternoons sale of work
and the annual turkey supper of the
ladies guild of the Presbyterian
church. held at the City Hall, is
stated as having realized between
$500 and $500. The handsome re.
spcnse of the public of Langdon and
vicinity tc the effort made will en-
able the guild society to assume near
ly half of the expense that is being
entailed by installing steam heat in
the church.
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
Have Got License to Wed

Jacob Peter Ness, Of Park River
to A da Pearl Moore, of Milton.
Edward A. Siguaw. of Milton, Il
Ella M. Dyer. also of Milton.
Leo T.. Koehmstedt, of Helger,
Mont. to Marie Leda Gastonguay,
Of Walhalla.
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish to thank the friends who
did assist US during the illnessI of
our father, W. D. Wiltse. and es-
pecially do we appreciate the flowers
cent by the Royal Neighbors, the
M. E. Ladies Aid Society and the
Baptist Missionary Society as well
as the music by the quartette.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Wiltse.
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
We Welcome Callers.
Holiday Military Function

Argonne post of the American Le-
gion. since its organization of a week
ago is planning for the holding of re-
gular meetings of the post once each
month. They ale also just row per-
fecting the details of their first an.
nual military ball, which is in all
likelihood to be quite a local socia.
feature Of Importance during the ap-
preaching holiday season,
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
Opera for Thanksgiving Eve


On Wednesday evening, November
26th, Father Cory will present Cecil
Birder, late Of the New York Opera
Company, supported by a cast OF
twenty-five Park River young people
in the delightful musical comedy,
HThe Yokohama Maid.' All lovers
OF good music and clean, wholesome
dialogue will welcome this oppor-
tunity to see 1.-THE Yokohama Maid"
which made big hit in all the east
ern citiasn and is described in the
leading newspapers as "a brigh,
tuneful opera full of catchy song,
graceful dances and sparkling wit ,
The proceeds are to- be for local
charity.
Courier Democrat., 1919-11-20
Farmers Store Has Op ened Up

The Consumers United Stores,
branch of which has been located
here in Langdon by members of the
non-partisan league, opened its doors
for business on Saturday in the old
meat market" building recently pur-
chased of j. F. Ramage Two car
loads of groceries have been unpack-
ed and other shipments of stock are
expected daily. Manager Purdy, who
takes hold of the store for the COM
pany came during the week from.
Fargo.