Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-06-13


G. H. Nelson, one of the solid farmers
of Griggs county, residing near Dazey,
called OH the COURIER Monday and re-
ports crops as looking very fine in his
section of the country, better if anything
than around Cooperstown.
j. D. Franklin was up from Valley
City Tuesday looking for horse that
had either strayed or been stolen from
his stable near Valley City OH Sunday
night. He did not find the animal here,
and returned Wednesday.
Mr.. Robt. Colwell, the late efficient
freight clerk at Sanborn, has resigned
his position and goes to Fargo as cashier
in the Northern Pacific office. Rob. had
become nearly an old settler at Sanborn
and will be greatly missed.
Jacob Buchheit, of Mishawaka, Ind,
is in Cooperstown on visit to his sons,
Joe and Fred. He will stay in Coopers-
town for two or three weeks. Mr.. Buch-
heit is accompanied by his two daugh-
ters, Misses Frances and Lizzie.
The editor has received a pleasant in-
vitation from the Valley City people to
mention the American Eagle at the cell
ebration at that point OH the Fourth. In
the absence of any celebration at Coop
erstown, he will probably accept the in
vitation.
Harry Clark and c. IL. johnson, of
Willow, were in attendance at the taking
of testimony in the GilbIanson land case
last week. The case was protracted
one. Fred Morrill,, of Fargo, appeared
for complainant, liver jacobson for de-
fendant.
Last night we had another fine shower,
such as we have been blest with at just
the right moment so far this season.
Nothing but special interposition Of
Divine Providence can prevent our hav-
ing the largest wheat crop in this section
that has ever been known.
Already Dazeyites are making ar
langements for a grand celebration OH
the Fourth. A picnic will he held at
Ensign's lake, two miles from town.
where horse racing, boating and all
kinds of athletic sports will be contested.
Mr.. G. T. DaZey has promised the ora
ton, and from Mr.. Dazey's reputation
in that line, it will be great attraction
in itself.
j. r. Andrews, attorney at law, of
Meadville, Pennsylvania, VINO arrived
here last week, is greatly pleased with
the country and will open law Office in
the Glass building. Mr.. Andrews comes
with the highest testimonials as gentle
man and a lawyer, and we wish him sue
cess.
Next Tuesday evening council of
ministers and pastors of the Congrega-
tional churches of North Dakota will
meet i'll this place to organize Congre-
gational church. Services appropriate
to the occasion will be held in the hall
of the school building, to which all are
cordially invited.
Work is progressing rapidly on the
court house, large force of masons be-
ing engaged in laying the foundations
under the direction of Mr.. Codding. The
sand for the mortar is brought up from
Bald Hill at the rate Of two car loads a
day. The hauling of lumber will begin
this week. Temporary sheds have been
erected for the carpenters to work in.
John H. Atchison, of Gallatin, one of
the old settlers of Griggs county, was in
town Tuesday on business connected
with the building of new school house
in district No. 10, Gallatin school town.
ship. he being clerk of the board. Mr..
Atchison reports crops looking very fine
and everything moving along smoothly.
And thou hast walked about (how strange story)
With Susan B., q thousand years ago,
When William Tweed was in his pristine glory,
And time had not begun to overthrow
Those temples, palaces and jobs stnpendoue,
OF which the very expense was tremendous.
Speak! for thou long enough hast acted dummy,
Thou had st q voice, come, let us hear it's tune
For Blaine was safely nominated, mummy,
In eighty -four, the late sixth day Of June.
Come! toe the mark! or say quiet farewell.
An let the cock-eyed Benjamin tap his barrel.
The above beautiful sonnet to the
Sage of Gramercy had not been set up
in the COURIER Office two hours before
Samuel came out with his card declining
a democratic nomination.
Mr.. II. j. Curtiss has left Sanborn for
Fargo, where he succeeds Col. Robinson
as Northern Pacific freight agent. Mr..
Curtiss has been very efficient agent,
and as citizen of Sanborn has been
universally liked and respected, and we
are sorry to see him go. His successor,