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Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23

GAVIN. Glass loans money for final
proof, and on titled land. soft.
tY-Purc Maple Sugar at Whiddeu
Bros.
I'VE have for sale few good farm
work horses. Davis & Pickett.
e4rlOO suits Ready-made Clothing
ranging in price from So to $50 per suit
Whldden Bros.
tBWall Paper, Carpets and floor oil
cloth at Whidden Bros
earA supply of bran and shorts re-
ceived this week by Davis Il Pickett.
eYWhidden Bros. have Just received
twenty-five cases boots and shoes rang
ing in price from 4Oc to $500 per pair.
EsrThe outstanding accounts of Mel
son 4 Langlie have been placed i'm the
hands of 2. \. Melgard for collection.
All persons owing said firm will s;lv.,
costs by calling OH him and settling at
once. lG-lS
97srWe are long OH shorts. and they
are tlrst-claSS. DAVIS g. PICKETT.
"a Few things refrain profanity bette.
than Il binder that works smoothly day
after day like the Mccormick, without
tinkering.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23
Proceedings of County Commits
nl;SSiOncrS.

Board met May l6. 1884. al 9 a. m. in
accordance with adjournment.
Present, n. G. Rukke and Rol]n c.
Cooper. Adjourned till 10 a. M.
Convened at 10 Il. m. Full board pres
ent. Rollin Z. Cooper in the chair.
On motion ordered thatth proposition
OF Mr. L. J. Cooper be entered ut length
upon the minutes. viz:
CHICAGO, H.. May 6. 1854.
To The Honorable Board of County Commissioners
OF Griggs County Dakota Territory:
GENTLEMEN-I am about to Law off a
subdivision on section 25. south and adj
joining Cooperstown. and wish to Law
before you a propositions: First-1f YOU
gentlemen will locate and build Your
new court house on this new subdivision
You may select block for the same and
l will deed it to the county for that pur-
pose at once, and in addition [ will
pay the county one Thousand
1900 dollars upon completion of the
said court house.
er. II. G., to act in my name and To close
contract with you if accepted. also to
deed the block to the county at once if
T. j. COOPER.
On motion adjourned for thirty min
utes to examine the site for court house
and Jail offered by Mr.. T. j. Cooper.
Reconvened. Motion made by Com
missioner Rukke to accept the PROPOSE
tion made by Mr.. T. J. Cooper. and that
block 3, i'll the Cooper addition to
Cooperstown be accepted as the location
upon which to build the court house and
Jail; seconded by Commissioner IIalvor-
son. The question was put to vote,
ana the roll called by the clerk, resulting
as follows: n. G. Rukke, aye; Ole Hal
vozssoss, nay; Rollin e. Cooper, aye. Mo-
tioa carried.
On motion adjourned till 2 p. m.
Convesed at 2p. m.
Moved by Commissioner Rukke that
the county adviser he instructed to make
out the papers necessary to pass the title
of block 3, Cooper's addition to Coopers-
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23

bled upon the sidewalk in front demon
strated the capabi!ity of the camera to
operate in this region of fair women and
well, the men may be brave enough,
but they don't astonish strangers by
their good looks.
County Treasurer Pease, of Barnes
county. has been absent now ten days.
1t appears by his own books that he
should have on hand a balance of $25,-
600 belonging to the county. whereas
but a few dollars are discovered. Indi-
vidlally, his financial affairs are in a like
deplorable condition. The conclusion
that all. even his relatives, have neces-
sarily formed. is that he has absconded.
His shortage is $25.OOO. Three sets of
bonds appear to secure his county
against loss. Whether the bonds are
sufficient remains to be seen. \ good
bond was originally given. The board
of commissioners have tinllered With
this bond, by substituting fort or radlling
to it. until matters are in Il very compli
Gated state. and liability for the loss will
not be settled upon anybody until after
long litigation. The original bondsmen
We're
Herbert Root. y: l.. 1.cnha,n. a. Gallnger
Chas. Booth. \. y. Zinyy. Vim. Holiday, j. Park
honsr. John Russell.
The second bond bears the names of
G. l.. Lehman. T.. NJ. Riser, II. S. pcasc, Vernon
Shaw, ID. +. Siegfried.
The third bond was signed by
r. :. Pcase a. u. Maris. r. u. Pe,>., j. +. Slan-
non. VIM. Holiday. Ch:S. Booth. &. H. !iau,ler.
&c. Eaudtr.
Each bond is in amount s5O.0oo. Len
ham 4 kiser claim an absolute release
| from all liability, having demanded such
release when The new bond WAS given.
and having received it from the board
of commissioners. The new treasurer
is Duncan Mcdonald, the city treasurer
OF Valley City. The amount of the
shortage is not SO great but. were all
these bonds in force, 10y contribution
among the signcrs, but little inconven-
ence would be suffered by them in re-
paying the missing moneys: and it is not
! the amount of detalcaton. hut the deial-
cation itself which has SO astoMdcu the
! people. The cause of the deficiency is
no doubt due to rash speculation. With
/ no design to rob his county. but Will
the intention to replace the moneys, and
with the Spectators certainty OF sue.
cess in his operations, Mr.. Peasn has N,
. doubt been caught in the maelstrom OF
stock gambling. and turned the money
over to such eminent citizens as Russell
Sage, Vanderbilt, Gould & Co.. who do
not embeZzle moneys, but simply
rob less experienced and poorer men
than tllcmss Ives. All of Mr.. Pease's in
terestsaare here-lis Wife and family
and many other relatives--he has stood
/ high in public estimation. and doubtless
had it been a possible thing for him to
have replaced these moneys from his i'll
dividual property lie would gladly have
| done so, and we have faith that lie will
redeem himself yet.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23
A Card.

We have placed full line of Flour
in our Burrell Avenue Store. where we
shall hereafter handle the largest provi-
sion business in this section Of the coun-
try. Our stock will always be complete
and our prices such as to maintain the
present popularity of Cooperstown as
THE trading point for the counties of
Griggs, Steele, Nelson, northern Barnes,
and eastern Foster. Our terms are
strictly cash, and will not be varied
from. DAVIS & PICKETT.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23

him in and let us load him up.
DAVIS T. PICKETT.
EY"Oh how fine it is to wear a fine fit
ting suit. They tit like the paper on the
wall. and are for sale by Odegaru \
Thompson.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23
Lost!

\ light summer shawl in or near
Cooperstown. The finder will he sllita-
bly, rewarded by lcaving same at Whid-
den Bros. store.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23

c85 For mule jewelly. and all that
pertains to the. winged animal in the
shape OF leather dress goods and deco
ratlons, call at McDermott's, s, opposite
the Union house. where tirst-class goods
ut the lowest living prices are the rule.
Cg@ Call and examine the immense
new stock OF summer hats ut Whidden
Bros.
1w~ 1t is said that many people die
annually by being poisoned by cracked
and broken crOckery, such as tea cups.
sal,cers. etc. Odegard Il Thompson
carry a full line of crorkery, from real
china To common ware.
EsEF' Blest be the tie that binds" is the
tune every one feels like singing who
uses IL Mccormick binder.
I'VE can take Il lady clothed for the
wash room and furnish her everything
iii for the queens drawing rOom-cor-
sets, linen. hose, silks, laces, ribbons.
hats, gloves, false hair, jewelry, and IL
glass eye ii necessary.
ODEGAED & THOMPSON.
E=sS'235 crates and casks of stonew,re,
c~rkery and glassware opening this
week at Whiddcn Bros.
.Es The ordinary twelve mile per dav
before the see,lerl horse. when assured
of a strong. tilSt-claSs work harness. such
us is guaranteed by McDermott. is in
spired to make Il few extra rounds. out
ont OF gratitude to McDermott and the
farmer.
Ess Whid,len Bros. have just received
half car of canned goods which they
will sell YOU cheaper than you ever
dreamed OF buying them.
Flour from Fargo.
Flour from Valley City.
Feed from
Minneapolis,
Fargo.
Valley CITY
and Sanborn.
DAVIS Il PICKETT.
tD Anticipating the need of Il first
McDermott has opened the shop on Bur
rell avenue, and is always ut home ready
To show goods.
E8B0nc checks taken in exchange for
flour and feed ut Il. w. Greenleese 4
Co.'s
E.g \ full line of horse millinery is to
he found at John McDermott's, OH Bur-
rell avenue.
sg In the spring the old mules fancy
lightly turns to soft bran mash. Bring
him in and let us load him up.
DAVIS Il PICKETT.
eDOl how fine it is to wear fine fit
ting suit. They lit like the paper on the
wall. and are for sale by Odcgaru n
Thompson.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23
FOl. Sale.

a desirable section of land 3 miles
south of Cooperstown: 100 acres ready
for crop: good house. barn, gr;l,lary, MA
chine shop, two wells good water. Will
sell before or after seeding ut IL bargain
For particulars enquire at Courier office.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23

g. \ full line of horse millinery is to
he found at John McDermott's, OH Bur-
rell avenue.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23
For Sale.

800 bushels white seed oats: $50 BUSH
els choice select Early Rose potatoes.
NJ. ROBINSON, Martlell.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23

TREE SEEDS.
Box Elder. S3 per buslel.
White ash, 81 per b,lshel.
Walnut. So per busllel.
Butternut. 81 per bnslel.
Valley City Greenhouse and Nurseries.
13-tf. q. w. COWDREY & Co.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23

Convened May 18th, 1851. at = p. M.
Present, n. G.. Rukkc, Rollin &. Cooper.
Adjourned until Monday. May 10Th,
1854, at > il. M. RoLl;N G. COOPER,
HERBERT II. SMART. Chairman.
Clerk.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23
House and Vegetable Plants.

Vcrbenas, fusclas. pansies, ready for
transplantilg, cabbage, canliflower,
celery. egg plant, pepper, tomato,
pie plant. asparagus, horse radisil, etc.
Currants. goosebelries, ,raspberries.straw-
berries, apple. plum, and other fruit
trees. Liberal discount to the trade.
Orders by mail promptly filled. Send
for price list
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23
Good Seed Barley.

Perfectly cleaned can be secured by aI-
plying to i5. Il. Br ,wn OF at Whidden :
store. loft
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23
MACHINE POETRY.
NJ MANUFACTURED TO ORDER.

MANUFACTVKED TO OKNER.
The Reliance binder OHoiland 4 Rukkr)
1Sa number one machine.
With all the modern improvements
That ever you have seen.
The Mccormick opens its ancient jaws
And smiles a yhastly smile,
AS the Reliance il selected.
And leaves for the field i'll style.
1t rips The grain from The virgin soil,
And clutches the bundle tight.
And ties it up with twisted kmot,
10 the farmers great delight.
1t eases the horses and tickles the man,
!, saves your time and wheat.
1t buys your wife Il seal skin sacque,
And covers your children's feet.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-05-23

The Esterly and Plano binders are
also handled bv Holland Il Rukke, and
which they recommend as reliable and
Irst-class machines.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-10-30
SWEET POTATOES.

Mr.. S. A. Tyler, one mile east Of
town, is one Of our most cntcrprising
and successful ''irrigators." He had
in this season thirteen acres of swee,
potatoes, from which he will market
about fifteen hundred bushels, at an av.
erage price of one dollar per bushel.
He has shipped two car loads to Den
yer, and will ship the balance as soor
as he can get them ready. Besides he
has i've or six hundred bushels that are
not marketable, being too small; these
be will use for sprouting.
Mr.. Pearce, just in the edge Of town
had less than two acres out and sold a
little over three hundred dollars worth.
These are two instances, but in others
the fields we're larger, and in some in.
stances as high as two hundred bushels
per acre were harvested
As to quality we challenge the Jersey
fats, the Delaware sand bars or the
black loan of Maryland to beat our Fin.
ney county sweets! Mark us, none can
be sweeter, dryer or better in any way
and in time Finney county will head the
list for her sweet potatoes. Garden
City Irrigator.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-10-30
SETTLED.

The Senatorial candidacy is settled
by decision Of the State Central Com
mittee in favor of ]. W. Rush. Else
where We publish the agreement Of the
candidates, the decision Of the commit
tee, and remarks by the Topeka Com
monwealth. The following from the
Larned Chronoscope will appear peril
nent:
In our last issue we announced that
J. w. Rush and D. NJ. Frost had sub
mitted the question of the legality and
regularity Of their respective nomina-
tons for the Office of state senator to
the arbitration of the state central COM
mittee, either one or the other to with
draw from the race in accordance with
the decision of the committee. 4 spe-
cial dispatch from Topeka says that the
contest was heard on Wednesday, and
decided in favor Of J. ". Rush. Mr..
Frost is no longer a candidate, and those
who have heretofore been the supporters
of Mr.. Frost will now fall into line and
give to MI. Rush the entire strength
Of the Republican party. This is cold
coffee for the democracy, who have been
laborins under the impression that in
case the triangular fight continued, a
representative Of their party might &C.
cupy seat in the senate from the 35th.
district. The decision of the committee
is very gratifying to us, for as is we'll
known we have been 9 firm supporter
of the nominee of the Garden City con-
vention, which we recognized as the on
ly one legally held. While others hon
estly differed with US We believe that
now it has been decided by the proper
authority all past opinions and differ
ences, will be set aside and for the good
of the republican cause there will be no
division in the ranks but with solid
front we will march on to victory.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-10-30

Frost, the editor Of the Globe-Live-
Stock Journal, who tried to foist him
self upon the people Is a candidate 70,
State Senator, was taken down by the
State Central Committee. Frost is q
candidate for Office every year, and for
no other reason than to be bought of.
In this instance, his political tricks did
not win. Is he was obliged to succumb
on account Of the miserable pretenses
Of the convention that nominated him.
His election would have been disgrace
to 40 intelligent community. The peo-
pie do not want . man in Office who is
the associate of bummers and bawds.,
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-10-30
The Dirt of tho Campaign.

There have been acrimonious cam
paigns prior to 18S4-as when Garfield
ran against Hancock; and Lincoln
against Douglas, Breckenridge and
John Bell; Hays against Tilden-but
the present one caps the sheaf of ma
Lightly, mcndacity and depravity. While
the Republican party and its candidate
are discussing broad questions and set
ting forth pronounced views in regard
to tariffs, protection to American indus
try, and cognatc matters that concern
al classes Of the people, the Democrats
have ignored all these, and by restoring
to foul abuse and Misrepresentation
have descended to the level Of Billings
gate. TO throw mud is the fayorlte
habit of the illiterate and coarse. Lack
ing the possession of the logical facul.
ty, ignorant Of the ordinary obligations
OF courtesy, uninformed in regard to
the primary elements of good govern
ment and the laws that constitute the
foundation Of civilized society, oblivious
of the principles Of political economy,
their minds are bent upon evil, and
their tongues drop foul distilments.
The reputable American citizen loathes
this kind Of political warfare. The
ghouls who roll lies and scandals under
their tongues as sweet morsels enjoy it.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-10-30
ClarkIteElS.

Clipped from the Clipper.
When you vote for Dodge City
man for Representative you forge one
more link in the chain of tyranny that
always has sacrificed everything in the
county to satisfy Dodge City.
Dick Cummins. son of S. II. Cum
Minis, of this place, has shipped $500
pounds Of timers tools from Anthony.
Dick had the best set of timers tools
in Harper county, so that Clark coua-
ty need not be ashamed Of its tin shop.
j. H. Bullion, ". H. Mcdonald,
A. Hughes, J. A. Howard, Theodore
Nolf, and Francis Hall of Winfield are
in the valley. They have laid off town
two miles south of here which they
call Ashland. They are making great
strides in the way Of Improvements.
Mr. Mcdonald is President of the Com
pany and is very courteous gentleman.
Mr.. Bullion is their lumberman.
Quite a destructive prairie fire
started about seven miles southeast of
town last Saturday noon. The wind
was rather strong and the fire spread
rapidly to the North. The rain of Sun
day night was very propltious and extin-
guished the fire. The principal dam
age is the burning of the range which
is not only to be deplored on account of
on account of the cattle interest, but
also, as it will prevent many settlers
from living upon their claims.
The time has now arrived when de-
structive prairie fires sweep over the
country, and destroy not only the win
ter pasture for cattle, but also burn
the farm houses and newly built cabins
of settlers, and the stacks of feed for
winter use. The principal cause of
these fires is the carelessness of leaving
camp fires burning As there are such
a great number of persons travelling
about the country at present looking for
locations, timely word of warning will
not be out of place. One quite de-
structive fire has already occurred in
the eastern part Of this county, several
stacks of hay arc reported as being de-
stroyed.
The immigration into this county
from the East, does not seem to abatc
because of the approach of winter. The
wagons still pour into the valleys south,
southeast and southwest of here at rate
never before equalled, and we expect
to see them continue to come all winter.
But what VIC wish to say is, that per-
sons making trips through new coun-
try in the winter ti1se, should be well
supplied with clothing, for they arc IL
able to be caught in one of those Kan
sas billiards. at any time, and without
warning. So while as rule we have
fine weather here until the first of Feb
ruary, yet it is very good plan to have
wraps enough for the worst. We hope
after the election to see the tide of i'm
migration double and Clark county de-
luged with home seekers.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-10-30
CONVICTED.

The jury in the James Dempsy case,
brought in verdict of murder in the
frst degree. County Attorney White
law induced the accused to plead guilty,
owing to the circumstantial character of
the evidence and sentence was made of
murder in the second degree. Dcmpsy
Is charged with killing his wife at Cool
idge, Kas., only few weeks ago. Geo.
E. Morgan, Esq, Of Garden City, was
District Judge pro tenn, in the absence
Of Judge Strang. The Judge sentenced
Dempsy to the peuctentiary for period
Of Is years.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-10-30
History Repeats Itself.
BUcyrus (Ohio) Journal.

Bucyrus (Ohio) Journal.
Thomas Jefferson, secretary of state
under George Washington, was nomin-
atcd for president and was elected. Jas.
Madison was secretary Of State under
Thomas Jefferson, was nominated for
president and was elected. Jas. Mon
roe was secretary of State under JAS
Madison, was nominated for president
and was elected. Martin Van Buren,
was secretary of State under Andrew
Jackson, was nominated for president
and was elected. James Buchanan was
secretary of State under James K. Polk.
was nominated for president and was
elected. James G. Blaine was secre-
tary of State under James A. Garfield,
was nominated for president and will be
elected.
Hcratio Seymour was a citizen of
New York, was nominated for president
and was defeated. Horace Greeley was
a citizen Of New York, was nominated
for president and was defeated. Sam
uel ]. Tilden was citizen of New York,
was nominated for president and was
defeated. Winfield Scott Hancock, was
a citizen of New York, vas nominated
for president and was defeated. Grover
Cleveland is citizen Of New York, was
nominated for president and will be de-
feated.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-10-30

The tramp printer who is editing the
Democrat was in . sorry state Of mind
when it was discovered that he was the
author and printer of the vile and OBJ
scene circular referred to in the TINES
last week. Asa good deal of the
space in the Democrat Is devoted to
the editor Of the TINES, we feel graft
fed that We are the object Of 80 much IN
favorable comment from 50 despicable .
source. Were these vulgar tramps to
praise US we should feel disgraced.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-10-30

The waning influence and financial
condition of the Globe Live Stock Jour
nal is kept up by the gamblers Of the
city IN order that the editor of the
TINES may be abused and his 'history''
written up. For tho sake of . good
cause We are willing to suffer calumny.
1t is written In large letters that the
"gang must go;' and the editor of the
Globe Livestock Journal will fall with
them.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-10-30

Sure cure for Blind, Bleeding and 1tch>
ing Piles. One box has cured the worst
cases of 20 years standing. No one need
suffer FIVE minutes after using Williams
Indian Pile Ointment. 1t a6sorbs tumors,
aliays itching, acts as poultice. gives in
slant relief. Prepared only for Piles.
itching OF the private parts. not hing else.
Hon. j. NJ Coffeubury, of Cleveland,
says: l have used scores of Pile cures:
and it affords me pleasure to say that
have never found anything which gives
such immediate and permanent relief as
DR. williams Indian Pile Ointment. Sold
bv E. r. GARLAND, Dodge City. Kas
Price 81
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-10-30
AN Enc TO BONE sCRAPI.G

Edw ard Shepherd of Harrisburg, H..
says> Having received SO much benefit
from Electric Bitters. feel 1t my duty to
let suffering humanity know It. Have
mad a running sore on my leg for eight
wears; NV doctors told me / would have
to have the bone scrsped Or leg amputat>
ed. used, iDsteat three bottles of Elec>
trio Bitters and seven boxes Bucklen's
Arnica Salve, and my leg is now sound
and well"
E,ecfIict Bitters are sold ct City cents
bottle, and Bucklen's Arnica Salve at 25e.
per box at City Drug Store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-10-30

The most Important Discovery is that
which brings the most good to the greats
est number. DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. Coughs. end Colds. will
prrserve tho health aud save life. and is a
priceless boon TO the afflicted. Not only
does it positively cure Consumption, brit
Coughs. Colds, Bronchitis. Asthma.
Hoarseness, and ali affections of the
Throat, Chest. and Lungs. yield at once
to its wonderful curative powers. If you
doubt this. gat Trial Bottle Free. o. tho
City Drug Store.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-10-30

The Dodge City skating rink opened
on Monday night with everything il
first-class order. There were about Fifty
or sixty attended the rink on the frs
night it opened, and the people present
seemed to enjoy themselves splendidly
This is nice place for the young PEG
pie of the city TO seek pleasure.