Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-09-19

up enough courage to become bene-
dict; but you can't always tell. A so
journ of five years in Dakota will tough
en- the hide of a rhinoceros, and why
shouldn't it knock a little sentiment
into a fellowY AS a member of the
typographical fraternity, and the high
esteem in which both parties are held.
we extend to the bride and groom the
of the COURIER force.
VIM. and Henry Huelster, gentlemen
from the east, accompanied by w. w.
Dudley, of Jamestown, were in town
this week. The two former gentleman
purchased a section of town l46. range
81. During their stay they visited the
court house, and viewed the country
DER from the tower. They think the
Griggs county court house the finest in
North Dakota, and the country unex-
celled by any they ever saw.
Wood, the telegraph forger. arrested
two months ago and incarcerated at
Valley City. broke Jail on Monday
night and has not since been heard Of
He had been given the freedom Of the
Jail corridor, and coming in possession
of tile and case knife. he made saw
of the latter, using it with effect on the
outer bars of jail window, and crawled
through the aperture to liberty. 1t is
supposed he had assistance from friends.
The little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
w. E. Bryant was christened OH last
Sunday, the ceremony being performed
by Rev. f. NJ. Rockwell, in the pres
ence of Mr.. and Mrs. R. G. Cooper, Mr..
and Mrs. Cowen, Mr.. and Mrs. Stork,
Mr.. and Mrs. Brophy, Mrs. F. NJ. Rock
we'll, Miss Gimblett, Messrs. Burrell,
Lehman, Adams and others. 1t is now
Miss Eula Amanda Bryant.
II. G. and the Judge went cunning on
Tuesday, and got three geese in as many
shots from Remington rifle. This is
considered no ordinary feat, and the
boys are receiving congratulations from
their friends. But still, there is lurk-
ing suspicion among many that the
birds were tame and belonged to a
neighboring farmer. Out with it,,
boys. Were they barn-yard fruit?
John N. Jorgensen and DIR. Kerr left
last Friday morning for an extended
trip north. They drove over 800 miles,
visiting Harrison, Lakota, Devils Lake
and Ft. Tottell, arriving home Tuesday
evening. They were at Devils Lake
the day after the Ramsey county conven-
tion, and report that affair as quite red
hot.
Tom Skattebo's new boat arrived this
week, and will be launched in a few
days. 1t will prove valuable aid in
duck hunting. Tom has about complet-
ed arrangements for supplying st. Paul,
Minneapolis, Fargo and other Northern
Pacific markets with ducks and geese
this fall.
In this issue appears the call for a
county convention to elect delegates to
the Legislative convention to be held at
Bismarck on the 18th of October. The
time and place of holding the various
caucuses are also set. Read the call on
another page.
Chas. T. Dazey arrived on Thursday
nights train. Mr.. d., like every other
visitor to CooperstoWn. was favor;lbly
impressed, and had word of praise for
I,nf
wheat field.
F. II. Adams, editor of the COURIER,
left last Saturday morning for Pierre. to
attend the convention. Mr.. knud
Thompson assisted in representing
Griggs county.
Whidden Bros. are adding to their
store room by the erection of an ad-
dition to the east side of the grocery de-
partment.
A number of the workmen on the
court house are off duty, waiting for the
arrival of car load of window sash.
When your paper comes to you mark
ed with an X, it is a gentle reminder
to the reader that his s. are due.
The Fargo Republican of Wednesday
announces that after that date it will be
issued as an evening paper.
Read the call for the county conven-
tion. on another page.
G. G. Buck left for business trip to
st. Paul this morning.
j. NJ. Burrell was the guest of II. &.
Pickett Sunday.
N. L. Lehman was among the arrivals
Wednesday.