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The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11
Hampton, Ark.
GENERAL LOCAL OPTION BILL.
R. G. HARPER.

One week ago to-day the State
Senate was engaged in the discus :
sion of a local option bill Of a
general nature.
The bill provides that the Or
dinary shall order an election to
determine whether or not spirit
Gus liquors shall be sold within
the limits of any county, militia
district or section upon applica-
tion signed by one-tenth of the
qualified voters of a county, one
third of the district or one-ffth of
town. These elections are to
be held at different time from
general elections, 50 as to be sep
aratefy decided upon the merits
of the issue. The election must
take place within forty days after
application is filed. Qualifications
governing members of the Gener-
al Assembly prevail in governing
the local option election, and the
nature of such election must be
published once a week for four
weeks. Ballots are to be printed
against the sale" and "for the
sale and in case prohibition shall
prevail, the Ordinary must pub
lish his order to this affect once a
week for four weeks. II the cleo
ton should result in favor of the
sale of liquor, then no other cleo
ton can be held in the prescribed
limits for twelve months. A fail
ure to prohibit the sale of liquor,
however, in the county may not
prevent any town or district from
ordering special election in their
precincts in less time than twelve
months, nor shall like result in a
district preclude general county
election within the prescribed time
The prohibition of the sale of liq-
uOr shall exclude the sale Of any
alcoholic, spurious or malt liquors
or Intoxicating bitters or Other
drinks or nostrums likely to pro.
duce intoxication. Domestic
wines or cider or liquors furnished
by physicians to patients do no
come under this head, butno ply
sician shall keep or vend such ar
y tlcles as are prohibited.
This bill does not apply t.
counties, cities or districts wher,
high license or prohibition alread
dy prevails. The provision of the
Code referring to illegal votin,
and and the sale ofliquor on elec
ton day, are made to apply tC
, these special elections. The bill
was passed in the State Senate
Considerable interest is taken i
the measure in Atlanta. Promi
nent friends of the Temperance
cause attended the sessions in it
interest, and prominent mem
bers of the State Liquo
Dealers Association were on tn
ground represented by attor
: neys. The bill is somewhat simil
ar to the special fence laws pass
. ed last session and made applicD
; BILE to the counties and to militi
districts.
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11

Morrison, of Illinoi, has intro
dnced in the House a bill provid-
Ing that the Secretary of the
Treasury shall apply the surplus
revenues in the Treasury, at any
time IN excess, say one hundred
millions, not otherwise apropria-
Ted, to the redemption of United
States bonds, when any of the
bonds are redeemable at the pleas
ure of the government. It shall
not be lawful to apply any portion
OF surplus to the purchase of
bonds at a premium. Mr.. Morri-
son says the bill will be passed at
this session, and will drive bond
holders to seek investments from
which common people may prof
it.
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11

II is really amusing to see what
god Democrats the native Re
publicans have SO very suddenly
become.
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11

Prof A. L. Perry, the we'll
known economist, in very strik-
ing article on the Meaning of
the Election in The Million, of
Des Moines, Iowa, for Dec. 13,
makes the assertion that the re-
publican party is dead as Caesar" :"
and the startling prediction that
1t will never 90 into another pres
ldential contest. He is led to this
conclusion by recent events, oc-
curing both before and since the
election.
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11

Two weeks from to-day is Christ
mas. Trade is brisk, the country
is healthy and everything seems
to indicate pleasant and enjoya-
Die time.
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11
Application for Dismission.
~ EORGIA TERRELL County.
i ORpIyARy's OFrICR Dec 1894

~ ORDINARY's OFFICE, Dec. /. 1884.
Whereas, o. b. Stevens, administrator
On estate of June Daniel deceased in his
petition duly filed, represents that he has
fully administered said estate, and desires
letters of dismission; all persons interested
are hereby notified to show cause, if any
they have, why letters of dismission should
not be granted said administrator at the
March term 1885, Of Terrell Court of Or
dinary. Witness my hand and official
signature
II. 8. BELL.
In Ordinary.
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11

A baseball nine of Philadelphia
girls beat picked nine in Sa-
vannah the other day by score
OF 23 to 7.
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11
TarEsDAY, DECEMBER 1lrH, 1884.

Cleveland refuses bull pups and
other presents. He drew the line
at the hind foot Of graveyard
rabbit.
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11
1T WON'T HURT OUR FEELINGS


We,are SO busily and closely
confined to ouroffice that it is i'm
possible for us to hunt up our
friends and ask them for our dues
and we hope our friends will hunt
MS up and demand that we take
time to receive that which we are
entitled to. 1t will not hurt our
feelings to stop long enough to
take in a dollar or two. Let all
honest men call and settle iume-
dis tely; also, bring along some
news With you Tor the Journal.
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11

Let the Capitol Commissioners
alone. We have arrived at the
conclusion that they did the best
they could.
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11

1t is stated that one-third inter
est in the New York Herald has
been sold for one million seven
hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars.
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11

assurance of living when 1 came
out here, but still have managed
to max it. / trust that 1 have
been explicit enough and that my
letter will suffice for the present.
[ will take pleasure in answering
any inquiry that you may here
after make.
Yours Truly,
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11

The Legislature is having turn
at the picture business" follow
ing in the footsteps of its illustri-
ous predecessors. There should
b" some end to this useless ex-
travagance,
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11

Mr.. Northern, in the Senate,
proposes to amend the Constitu-
ton 50 as to do away with the
humbug "biennial' sessions of
the Legislature. He also proposes
to amend bystriking out 81 per
diem for the pay of the members
and inserting 5000 for salary for
the service without regard to the
time of service. Good ideas.
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11

We are much obliged to the. Al
bany News and Advertiser for its
commendable promptness to heed
onr suggestion concerning the
Telegraph and Messenger. We
have had real good rest for a
week. Now we are up again.
Thanks.
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11

Mr.. Burnard, of the London
Punch, has eleven unmarried
daughters. We should think the
old fellow would have to punch a
good deal to support them, if they
are like most girls.
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11

WARNED by the bad example Of
Gen. Grant, President Arthur has
been wary in receiving presents,
but has just consented to accept
ten pounds of North Carolina State
Fair prize butter, confident that
he won't slip up on it
The Dawson journal., 1884-12-11

y Chicago girl takes the palm
Tor modesty. When sworn as a
witness the other day she refused
to kiss the bible. She hadn't
been accustomed to kissing any
thing that couldn't smack back
again.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-01-11

SWm. Glass loans money for final
proof, and ON titled land. soft.
~Anything in the line of Farm Ma
hinery ut Buchheit Bros
tBStoneware until you can't rest al
Odegard & Thompson's.
B-We sell the "AcOrn" cigar, the
best in the C0OperstOwn market. all ar
guments to the contrary nOtWithstand-
ing. Nelson h Langlie.
ECall and see the celebrated House.
hold Sewing Machines at Buchlleit Bros.
eTOur immense and growing trade
satisfies us that the people appreciate
our efforts in dispensing the best goods
at lowest possible figures. Nelson \
Langlie.
tB- We have now the largest stock Of
winter Boots and Shoes ever brought t.
Griggs county. Come and see for your.
selves O.legari T. Thompson.
EVr'rhe Bank Of Cnoperstown is offer.
ing some No. ] Land in the immediate
vicinity Of Cooperstown at big bargains
tTWhy are some of the farmers haul.
ing those heavy loady 50 happy? !se.
cause they bought one OF those fine Bot
Sleds Of Odegard 4 Thompson.
We sell pure sugar goods. not glu.
cOse. Nelson h ILanglie.
SWe can sell you a team of mules
or horses, yoke of oxen, q COW, hogs
chickens, etc. You see we buy any.
thing and sell everything soap ex.
cepted. Odegard Il Thompson.
TWe can just discount our compel
itors every time, both as to quality OF
goods and price. Fifteen years exper.
fence in purchasing goods in eastern
markets. 'sTbat's what knocks" Nelson
& Langlie.
Our goods are not old goods shipped
in from old stocks east to be closed out.
Hear that in mind when gOu want goods
in our line. Odegard & Thompson.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-01-11
ANOTHER SERIOUS OBJECTION

ANOxnGo 6GNlOO0
is the unhealthy climate. The prevail
ing disease is loss Of appetite. Healthy.
robust looking men viii sit down to q
meal and apparently seem to enjoy it,
but In half or ree-quarters Of an hour
their appetites will be entirely gone.
Now really think something ought to
be done, and done quickly, to properly
inform the people and stop this everlast-
plains. Trainl0ad after trainl0ad come
soul of them declare the have come to
stay" 1t should be looked after as 3
matter OF economy also. At the present
rate within very few years Dakota will
have as many people to the square mile
- Ohio, and they will want their nice
houses, big barns, schools, churches.
public halls and all such things, like they
have in the States, and just think what
they will cost. Now why can't they
stav back where they already have these
things to save the expense. Another
very important matter should also be
taken into consideration. If the tenant
farmers in the east emigrate to Dakota
the land owners there will have to take
their sons from colleges, or base bali
clubs or other educational institutions.
to work their farms, or they will have to
stay at home and do it themselves, and
then who will hold down dry goods boxes
In the villages and discuss tariff. talk
politics and save the country. Let the
eastern press continue in the good work
until the terrible delusiOn in regard t.
this Territory, that hangs like horrible
nightmare over the people, is entirely
dispelled. G. w. EvERTs.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-01-11

~We are receiving lumber of every
description daily. Lehman Elevator &
Lumber Co.
come soon or they win all be sold. They
are selling like hot cakes. Odegard l.
Thompson.
Old newspapers for sale OF the
Courier Office.
u-We have Just received q car load
Of that genuine Fargo Roller Mill Flour
and it will be sold cheaper than ever
Odegard 4 Thompson.
~The billiards may blow; the train
may stop, but Whidden Bros. have in
stock and to arrive cars -four, car
pOp|k, two cars groceries, and everything
needed for months shut-up.
~Our goods will bear inspection with
any stock in this market, and all we ask
is q call to convince you that by buying
goods of us it is money in your pocket.
Nelson & Lanelie
eGFarmers clean your seed wheat.
The tenham 2: 4 4 =. Go. will sell you I, 2
machine for $500 that will take out all
foul seed.
We have too many knit underwear
and will give you some cheap if you call
soon. Odegard & Thompson.
Call at Whidden Bros for horse
blankets, bed spreads, comforts and
quilts. Marked low.
Odegard Il Thompson will sell you
good calico for &c per yard; full width
sheeting SC; and dry goods cheaper than
ever.
For mems fur goods go to Nelson 4
Langlie's.
~Fine line of fresh confectionery at
o. Legard & Thompson's.
@Nelson 3 Langlie ''only'' keep the
celebrated "AcOrn."
twill do you good to call at Ode.
gard Il ThOmpsOn's if you want -four
or provisions. We will give you good
bargains.
Talk is cheap, but we won't be un.
dersOld. You can bear it in mind all
day. Odegard Il Thompson.
%We will not be undersold in North
Dakota. Lehman Elevator & Lumber
Co.
A fine calf boot for s. u. Also a
large stock Of winter foot gear at Odegard
u Th0mpsOn's.
9THave you got a yokeof oxen. sheep.
hogs, ETC.? We will always give you
goods for them. Odegard u Thompson.
Y- Prices that compete with Fargo.
Lehman Elevator Il Llmler 20.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-01-11

Cashier J. NJ. Burrell was the recip-
lent on New Years Of handsome gold
Elgin watch, a gift from Banker E. M.
Kiser, as an expression of appreciation
Of Mr.. Burrell's fidelity to business.
Engraved upon the back of the case is q
neat monogram, u. NJ. B." Mr.. b. is
much elated over his valuable present,
and will always remember the generosity
of Mr.. Kiser who has many timesplaced
him under obligation by similar marks
of appreciation.-Sanborn Enterprise.
The first year of the Courier is draw
ing to close, and 1t is now in order that
those who feel they can stand the papers
racket for another year manifest their
willingness so to do by calling and OBJ
tanning their receipt. Much aswe desire
to maintain our flattering list of SUBJ
scribers our pride and business princi-
Piles won't permit Us to send the paper
longer than paid for. It's too much
like forcing 1t upon our patrons, and
then we have learned that it don't nav.
Delegate Raymond writes Mr. r. G.
Cooper that he is doing all in his power
to get daily ''star" route mail service
established between Sanborn and Coop
erstown, but that he fears it will be
necessary for our people to give up their
railway service If they want the over
land. The vote Of the public is in favor
of the overland service, by a large ma
jority. 1t would be much more reliable
than the railroad, the officials Of which
make no special effort to send a train
here even ON the days advertised, Mr..
Raymond can do Griggs county great
service by having the mode of our mail
transportation changed at once.
This item is intended to inform our
readersthat the architect of these columns
has voted himself . committee of one to
60 down and lay tlle manifold attractions
Of Griggs county Is an abiding place be-
fore his old Michigan acquaintances,
and that his absence may be prolonged
for q period Of two weeks if not more.
During his absence the COurier's faith
full first-lieutenant, G. A. Moore, will
have full swing and no doubt our pat
rons will enjoy tho change. Addy isnot
exceedingly large about the waist, but
strikes quick and strong from either
shoulder, he therefore has q power of
attorney to deal dut satisfaction" to all
who may cherish spite against the paper
as we'll as to receipt for money received
ON account.
An exchange thus lectures its read.
ers: "Wllen business men Of town
fail to advertise extensively they dimin-
ish the importance aud trade Of q place
and permit moro enterprising localities
to take the latter from them. Although
done for their individual interests, ad-
vertisers should be looked upon by citi-
zens of the town where they reside as in
some sense public benefactors, and they
should be encouraged accordingly. One
merchant who advertises extensively is
worth to his town and its people more
than forty who never show themselves
in print, and should he for this reason
alone preferred, assuming that he IL of
course fair business man. The enter
prising public-spiritedness of her mer-
chants has been Of great advantage to
Cooperstown, and the dealers Of neigh
boring towns can draw q good lesson
from them.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-01-11
- - -
For Rent.

A well appointed slore in excellent 10
cation of CoOperStOWn. suitable for ally
kind of business, cali he LEASED by s,.,,!y-
ing to, re "oortH
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-01-11

tTHave you got a yokeof oxen, sheep.
hogs, etc.y We will always give you
goods for them. Odegard y Thompson.
a. Prices that compete with Fargo.
Lehman Elevator 4 Lumber 20.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-28

rode two horses TO death
In his efforts to esca,,c.
The horses dropped dead In the road
and were lett where they lay. Einore
has been living with his family near
Mountainbnrg, ON the Frisco railroad
and was generally liked and respected
by his neighbors. He formerly owned
n drug store ut Pilot Point, Tex, where
he has a brother practicing medicine.
He fell in with one Dick Owens, n
professional crook. and they entered
into a regular partnership Cor the pur-
pose OF horse -stealing, Owens being well
acquainted with the country around
Fort Smith, stole the horses and mules
out OF Mrs. Bonneville's pasture,
turned them over To Gilmore, who
sold them In Denison, Tex, and then
went TO Montague. where, according
to their plans previously arranged, he
intended to steal drove OF mules. run
them to THE place aud turn them over
TO Ovens, who would divide profits.
Since his capture Gilmore has disclosed
all the plans duplicating Owens, who
Is living here with a prostitute, and
will bc arrested tonight
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-28
POLITICAL PELLETS.

Conkling, Kelly and Butler are no,
said 10 be out Of politics.
This ought 10 be good year for th
hard ware trade--the market for bolt
was never better.
Bill English IL reading the histor,
OF the Democratic convention, ant
looking forward TO 1855.
Editor James G. Blaine has a beautl
lul Know-Nothing record ON the file
OF the Kennebec Journal.
Can the gods mean TO destroy Ben
Butler, whom they have now made
mad? Perish the thought.
The Western papers will now cease
discussing theIuestion whether or not
Mr.. Mcdonald will shave'his neck.
The noiselessness with which the
b0OnIs have struck bottom IL evidence
enough of what the most OF them were
made of.
The New York journal which VIM.
Cullen Bryant used 10 edit IN Singing
mud again. Yet they tell us It's editor
IL White.
1t was cold day when Bill Chan.
dler tackled Tom Hendricks, and II
will he colder day when he tackles
him again.
Jim Keene is said TO be getting rich
again. When n millionaire breaks he
generally leaves enough change In his
vest pocket 10 start In business again.
The New York papers complain that
ex.(ioy. Dutler won't talk. This OF
Tense Is not 10 common or 80 grievous
but that II can be overlooked In his
case.
When T,lden heard of tho nomina.
tion Of cleveland and Hendricks he
called 10 one OF his clerks md naid:
TGo drive the hung In the bar,l. and
Dive IL I'm hnrd -
n...t,,.., 1,,,h. a.,o,,.oa a.,
n.. ."a,uvu n,Do uu nhI,a"w , ~
a ne hana,,se " ns,,,,ar caotain. n tnn.
aaranoa ,,,anS Ia ais. ,.Iinw ,yonid
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-28
swEETwATER.
Regular and Steady Growth Of Thriving
Little Town,


Correspondence ofthc Gazette,
SwRsrwATrR, July 26.--Our placid
little town continues its steady prog.
rcss- never Inflated by overirawn suc-
cess, nor depressed by serious ,iisap-
pointruents. We have an orderly, lib
cral, progressive people, who have
never found II necessary 10 boera our
town because they believe that an
equilibrium between u town aud the
county development IL the most hcalth-
ful for a new country,
Our business men ARE all doing well
and are happy, and Sweetwnter " to.
day the best point In the West for half
dozen wide-awake merchants. We
have three elegant churches that are
In q flourishing condition, and our
high school Ia soon to open with n fine
corps of experienced teachers.
The Western Plaster uf Paris Co
has Just been chartered with n capital
be In y, .ccessful operation. Their
gypsum has been pronounced tho
purest In this country. Their ma
cnincry u new and complete aud with
experienced men from the factories of
Michivan there " no question but
what this company will soon bc doing
a tlourlshing business. They will be
able to put plaster into the market
much cheaper than any other COM
pany and az there IL no other such fac.
tory In the South or West they expect
to supply large territory.
There IL but little Interest felt In pol
itics here nj present. Cleveland and
uendriclls give universal satisfaction
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-28
THE srILErro.

special 70 ho Shxeto
LAREDO, July 27.--Last night In
New Laredo an old Russian, who Ia
also n doctor and an inveterate drunk
ard, created row In a clearinghouse.
One of the boarders, named Stevens,
attempted to take him TO Jail, when
they were met by a Mexican who tried
10 liberate the doctor. A scufiie en-
sued when the Mexican drew q
knife and cut Stevens In the
hand. Tho old doctor tool refuge In
store aud refused TO allow Stevens Ia
enter. This morning the court hued
the doctor SIS aud fifteen days In jail.
The Mexican who did the cutting es-
capped, leaving u horse and saddle.
which the authorities coDfiscated and
sold to day at auction. The man who
allowed the doctor to conceal himself
In his house was fined $50.
Later In the evening two men got
into an argument about the merita OF
the above case and one cut the other
fatally. 4F,s
Two negroes were arrested Mt Guerrc
and brought 10 New Laredo charged
with stealing several head Of. sheep,
One il charged also with murder.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-07-28


From those I loved like a sad xllc bappc,,.
WIN ha,tins steps leave my iifc's sweat
Not twice sen's eyes SEQ that enchanted,
land.
ON the high hill, whereto the pathway strnyS.
lstnp, as down the horixs N, a,sappsass
MY lbnc last hors; ana butter are my tears.
suiierer. heilsve thy mute divr,ss hath truth.
Noro'cr shall flower again iay heart OF yonth
Az cruel mcnory of,hy h,guAc iis~.
To newer angui, rather turn my sight.
Aud To- h,n tack To eternal nivht
Tho love and luck that thou vast doome,ttu
Times Heavenly pledges all nro proven lies,
Thy ruins shalt MI h!oom below thipe cy,.,.
Give their dead aahes 10 oblivion breath,
larry not; hio thee 10 thy rost profound.
llcthtnk thee. living Ia the Shade ~ death
No one who loves thee on this earth isfound.
so life must bc: Ia vain wc strive or CRY,
Tue weak may weep, the fool may writhe In
wrn,hl
Tho sage inoghset H. knowing hc must die.
In the ,omb's silence, where at last mana
path
Comes upon shctcr, careless what may he
IN earth or Heaven, rest through etcrniiy