Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1883-01-26

well by drawing wood to Cooperstown.
Any quantity in demand at So per cord.
The Hope Pioneer has been enlarged
to a seven column folio, and having
dropped its Minneapolis ads. now gives
its patrons considerable more reading
matter.
Justice Glass has an assault and
battery case between Hope parties on his
docket for Monday. The case is quite
an importantone, and legal fur promises
to fly profusely.
AS we go to press the jolly manipula-
tors of saws, planes and hammers are
enjoying what is commonly known as a
''stag" dance, with Henry Lyons presid-
ing over the fiddle.
Our latch string is always out when
we are in, and no excuse will be accepted
for neglect on the part of neighboring
citizens to call ON the COURIER when at
the hub of Griggs county.
Manly Davis, at present of Sanborn.
is preparing to reap riches in the Coopers-
town field henceforth, by the erection of
large livery and feed stable on Hulrell
avenue. Contractor Moffat is doing the
job.
Our efficient young assistant, Addy
Moore, declares his faith in and love for
Cooperstown by the assertion that it is as
heaven to hell, when compared with GER
tain other Dakota towns he isacquainted
with.
I'm sending names for the COURIER
subscription book do not neglect to in
close the dollars. In the management
of newspapers money is an important
factor, besides we do not desire to do a
credit business.
1t is suspected that \. B. Kent's ali
scellce from the scenes of duty in this
county is occasioned by wound he re-
ceived some time ago from Cupid's dart.
In plain English, he is believed to he in
st. Paul OH matrimonial intent.
MIR. and Mrs. r. c. Cooper returned
home Tuesday evening after an absence
of several weeks, which time was spent
by Mrs. Cooper in visiting her numerous
and by Mr.. Cooper in looking after his
vast business interests.
DIR. G. l.. Virgo, of Hope, is paying
& RESPECTS to the bonanza town OF
Griggs this week. The Doctor will re-
move his stock of drugs to this place as
soon as he can get building erected.
and will also practice medicine.
Chief Civil Engineer G.. I}. Edwards.
of the s.. G. 4 T. nj. railroad was in the
county trade centre Wednesday. He
left one of Uncle Sans certificates in
payment for the COURIER, and then went
on his way east for a brief visit with
friends in the "Old Bay State rejoicing.
One Of our leading townslnen recent
ly shot himself by accident. inllicting a
slight flesh wound and spelling a pair of
new pantaloons, but as he has ordered us
mum on the matter, under a severe
penalty, too. we cannot mention the par
ticulars. not even for the sake of moral
iZing OH the careless use of firearms.
Pure. sweet drinking water is one Of
the greatest blessings bestowed upon
man. AS all know, gootl water is the eX-
ccplioM rather than the rule in dakota,
and wc feel that in liavinga heavy vein
Of qucksamd water but twenty feet below
tho surface. CooIelstown possesses some
thing IA mint cannot buy or u king l,es-
tow.
Yes. We keep fighting man and
also keep our hlundcr-huss loaded with
gin|w, but on the start we wisl, 10 be uil-
dcrstood IN dcsiro,,s Of peace and good
Win ut MI times However II anyone
must seek vengeance for anything we
ay or do, please record US ns being eln-
pl,ntically IN favor Of leing shot with 4
yollry oi advert tisclcn,s and paid.jn-ad-
ynic" subscribers.
An persons vino have legal business
10 transact. OF ssh" a'e des'ro' ob'ain-
iiig information concerning <GIil estate
ur the investment Of money. viii do well
IA consult 4. \. NanWorincr \ Go.
Mr. VhiiW is Il member ~ the bars
oi both the states Oi Pennsylvania and
Srw York. aiitI brings 10 Dakota the
ytj> brM ~ recommendations Offices
u, san,prn Barnes 60. nnd CoopcIs-
'o"n, Griggr 10, Dakota. Their card
apja.ats IN another coHinu Of this issue.
That veteran uin,incior and builder.
Mi. q. 4. Philippe. Mltl, li.s array of
helpers. hns displayed the most remark
able Kid II yIn ia pushing the lig hotel