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Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26
The Spilkins Trouble.

Mr.. Spilkins and his wife sat by the
fire Christmas eve in their Twenty-thrd
ward mansion, reminscencing over the
dead past.
Don't you remember. James," said
she sweetly. as she caught up a crochet
stitch she had dropped. how you talked
to me before we were married?"
Spilkins looked uneasy. and muttered
something about how most of the talk
ing came from the other side of the
house; but she. never tlllnchlng. contin-
ued:
''You said my life should lie dream.
James,
''Well. it has been: hasn't it? You
are a mighty sight better Off than you
We're when married you.''
''Yes. it has been like a nightmare.
AS | look Lack over my past life.it seems
like one vast sea of gray dishwater; and
you told me should never soil my hands
With dishwater. What. dishwater don t
soil hands? Well. it wrinkles them. l
am prematurely old. What. l was the
oldest female i'll town when you married
me? .. you wretch! II was so odd,
why did you call me your little 'ootsy
pootsy turtle dumplins?' Yes. sir:
have that letter now-yes, and l will
read it to you.
MADAM. if You Care to read one line
,f that Ec'rihle letter When / am present
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26

complisled salesman; while n. l.. is the
brilliant young tinancier, whose sagacity
is greater, Judgment sounder, courage
more marked, than any business man
of his years in the Northwest The ell
der gentleman is a German by birth,
while the boys are Pennsylvanians. The
strctest integrity mark all their dealing,
and they have done more for this sec
tion of Dakota than any one firm.
Thev are proprietcrs Of the lumber
yard at tins point, which IS III charge OF
Maynard Crane, a rustling young south
erler. They carry IL stock OF from
$1,000 to S2O.OOU.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26

The above cut represents the splendid
of the Lehman Elevator 4
Lumber company, at Cooperstown. 1t
is a Barnett u Burdett model elevator,
and one of dozen operated by the firm.
The Lenhams have been repeatedly re-
ferred to in our columns, and are, per-
haps, the best known firm III North Da-
kota. They do not need an introduc-
ton.
Mr. L. S. Lehman is the sage counsel
lor, whose years of experience have
proved of great value to the firm. Geo
l.. is a sterling business man. and ac-
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26

SIN Peterson's Magazine for January
there are two steel cngravings, each a
gem in its way; Next. there is a color
ed pattern tor a curtain border, etc, etc. =,
a most exquisite and costly affair; at re-
tail 1t would certainly cost 50 cents. The
double-siZed fashion plate, printed from
steel, and colored 10y hand, is also a mir
acle of beauty. Mrs. Ann s. Stephens
begins powerful novelet, "a Mother
less Girl.'' Mrs. John Sherwood, of
New York. in the Lost Ariadne,'' car
ries the reader into the very heart of
that exclusive Fifth-Avenue society of
which she is so distinguished an orna-
ment. Among the other noticeable
contributors are Mrs. r.. Harding Da-
Wis, Frank Lee Benedict. and the au-
thor of ''.Josiah Aliens Wife" Address
Chas. j. Peterson, BOG Chestnut street
Philadelphia.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26
G. F. NEWELL,
DRUGGIST,
COoperstown, Dakota.
Cooperstown,

NOTICE OF FINAL PHoor.--Land Office at Fargo.
that the following named settler has filed notice
Of his intention to make final proof in support of
his claim and inal entry thereof on the end
s. No.15.c:G for the e., of sec g. township 1is H.
range 50 W. and names the following at his wit:
nesses viz: G. II. johnson, II. V. Stafford. of
Willow y. T.. p. l.. Holland and y. c. Ru:ke. of
Cooperstown. .Griggs county. d. Il.
The testimony Of claimant TO be taken bcfora { .
s. Land Office III Fargo. ID. T.. on the :d day IF
FEBRUARY 1886. and of witnesses before John n
IorgenSsn clerk of district court. at Coop"rs;own
CIR g.s cnnn1v. DIT. on the 3l>: day of Jar'lary.
A. ID. 1855 at his office.
HORACE At"TIE. Res :.
W.: J cohs ,n q :,:!"y. A.!
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26
too suddenly III their eyes.

We have received circular letter from
Canned Goods Committee, New York
Mercantile Exchange inviting us to
Investigate cases of poisoning from the
use Of canned g DDS, so as to copper the
sensational tin can poisoning cases so
popular with the press. When the COM
mittee strikes us. Oh the subject. it finds
a mine of valuable information-a tin
mine. We have lived in Dakota ever
since the insidious sardine box began to
sprout, and we can safely affirm that the
increase has been equal to twenty bush
els of tin cans per acre-enougl by ac-
curate calculation to tin roof every habi-
tatiOn in the known world, beside what
is wasted i'm plumbing the human sys-
tem-and nobody has died yet. The cir
cular states that the average annual
product is now estimated at 5OO,OOO,O0O
of tins, or ten for every man, woman,
and child in the United States-Indlans
and dogs not taxed. We think this es-
innate is far below the actual facts
every man, woman. child, dog. cat and
Indian in this section consumes on an
average eight or ten cans per day. which
would argue that the estimate might be
increased by three ciphers, and then he
grossly inadequate to express the pas
sionate fondness Which we are develop
ing as a people. for this delicious harmo-
nization of the mineral and vegetable
kingdoms.
The mercurial temperament of the
Dakota people is no doubt due in a great
measure to the gradual ABSORPTION of the
more nutritious portions of the can
We don't have to investigate the subject
In Il kind of -pantheistical way, we
are part and parcel Of the subject. anG
will swear that we never poisoned any
body vet.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26

This weak s COURIER is a little mixed
as to the color of the paper. owing to a
mistake. Many valuable crop statistics
and other matter are crowded out The
paper is not intended as a boom sheet.
but rather for home perusal. If the
slaves Of capital in the forsaKen
East are contented with theil lot, Heav-
en- forbid that we should add to their
misery by throwing the light from Dako-
ia too suddenly III their eyes.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26

''Godey's Lady's Book for january is
the Prize Story number; containing
"Mademoiselle's Masquerade" a pretty
romance from the pen of Mary E. Brad
lev. who won the two hundred dollar
prize i'm the December competition. 1t
contains some very useful designs for
Christmas tree ornaments, together with
instructive articles concerning their man
ufacture. and giving some new ideas
about holiday decorations. Besides the
usual attractive features, the January
number contains the opening chapters
of Il new serial called "Under Gray
Skies Directing of the Wierd, and
The Story of an Elopement'f both reach
a climax. and there are more clever
short stoli s than usual. Thelessons on
dressmaking and cooking, togetherwith
the recipes. and full size cut paper pat
terms each month"; j. ii. Iaulenbeek
& Co., Philadelphia. Pa
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26
Official Paper of Griggs County

GLOW can the drinking water of
Northwestern Minnesota and Northern
Dakota be improved?" asks an eastern
party. We don't know what you
are used to. If you We're from the Illi-
nois or Michigan swamps. a dead cat
would make your we'll seem more home
like. Perhaps little gin and sugar will
help YOU out some.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26
Magazines.

The Century for January contains an
interesting article on Recent Architec-
ture in America, handsomely illustrated;
a continuation of the Rise of Silas Lap
ham-one of the best things of Howell,
some interesting post-mortem papers on
the late war; some poor stuff by Mark
Twain. and a legend as to how the Cah-
rocs obtained fire from two beldams dire
by Cheney, with some striking illustra-
tions from clay sketches i'm bas-relief.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26

/
must lie sold soon. knud Thompson.
eyFive pieces of new carpeting just
opened at Whldden BROS.
~We will not be un,lersoll by any
one IN Cooperstown or out OF it. and be-
fore purchasing elsewhere it would pay
YOU to call and at least get our prices on
all staple groceries ANYTHING else you
may need. Whlddeh BIOS.
~Geo. w. Greenleese T. Co. have
lust received two Car loads OF the finest
brands of -four made by roller process.
and will sell the same to farmers buying
winter stock at just small advance on
cost. Don't fail to call and see us before
purchasing elsewhere.
tss- Genuine Henry Clay c. gas at
Whdden Bros
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26
Feed Mill.


Episcopal services at the church this
friday evening. All are invited.
Wood pumps for $6, at A. n. Adams.
saerFall and winter knit goods, yarns,
ETC.. at Whidden Bros.
EYWe must say, the New Store holds
the fort Oh holiday goods.
sY- Prices that compete with Fargo.
Lehman Elevator 4 Lumber Co.
@We are all ready for the harvest
trade. Come and see us
DAVIS T. PICKETT.
Another lot of ready made clothing
just opened. at Whidden Bios.
HWe are long on shorts. and they
are flrst-class. DAVIS Il PICKETT.
Feed of all descriptions at popular
prices ut Geo. w. Greenleese Il Co. S.
WWe will not be undersold in North
Dakota. Lehman Elevator & Lumber
Co.
eyGo in and feast your eyes on the
beautiful line of holiday goods at the
New Store. BOwden Il Buck.
Buy your sugar where you can
buy it the cheapest. but go to John
Syverson Il Co. S for your Christmas
goods.
tW-Fall hats, trimmed and untrim-
med, also feathers and plumes, at
Whidden Bros.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26

Henry Lindemann and Bertha Spell
ettstscer were married by Judge Mel
gard on the 18th inst.
Assessor f. w. McCrea was present
ed bv his wife with fine 10 pound boy
Wednesday,. All getting along we'll.
Grand ball at the Dakota house Fri
day night. 2Gth inst. Music by Coop
erstown band. Everybody invited.
Z. \. Melgard, who is a fine musician
formerly of the celebrated Lanesbero
brass band. has been presented by Mr..
Enger with a triple-plated, gold-trim-
med. b flat cornet.-C. &. Conn, maker.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26
800 Reward!

If YOU want to save So on a hundred
dollar bill of goods. drop Covey 4
Brown. of Sanborn. q line.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26
I'll-In-Tll-''
SWELL. what will you do?''
II will go down town and get beast

ly-"
''You will do that in any event. 1t is
a wonder to me that you have keptaway
from the saloon as long as you have.
To think that I. a daughter of Judge
Gamblehorn, should be tied to such a
person''
Look out how you call me a person,
madam. Old Gamblehom be hanged.
The darkest day of my life was when
you steered me in OH the old beast, and
told him you had asked me to marry
YOU" (Door slams.)
'Oh! oh! OH" (Bangs her head on
the center table.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26

l>allou's Dollar Monthly is a comfort
able thing for the girls and
boys to have around these long winter
evenings. Mr. Thomes understands
pleasing the rising generation. Address
Thomes & Talbot, Boston. Mass.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26

kTIf -'ou want -four and feed call on
Geo. w. Greenleese 4 Co. The finest
brands made by roller patent from
No. hard wheat always in stock. Buy
no other. Popular prices.
Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1883-1884, 1884-12-26

nw-I have lot of Bob Sleighs that
must lie sold soon. knud Thompson.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-05-21

In the piece gave a good idea of the
hearty dissolute vagabo nd. Miss Yer
nay as the countess 4nd Mr.. Lindsay
as Bertrand sustained their charac-
tiers admirably. Tonight, however.
Ii the event that has been looked for
ward to with the greatest interest by
theatre goers when Shakespere's
sublime tragedy Of Hamlet will be
presented. It is as an Interpreter Of
5hakesperian characters that Band
mann acquired his we'll earned repu.
tation. His Hamlet, Othello aud
Richard III. have gained recog-
milton IN the greatest cities Of the
world. aud surely when so great
an artist appears in u midst
the opportunity of Gu CD an histri-
Onic treat should be awaited OF. 1t is
gratifying to note in this connection
that the advance sale of seats for
Hamlet is already considerable. To-
morrow night. 1.-The Merchant of
Venice" with Bandmann as "Shy-
lock-"
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GALVESTON, May ia Deh;son
special says: About . o'clock this
evening a negro attacked two young
girls, daughters of prominent citizens,
and attempted to outrage both; but
they succeeded in breaking from his
grasp and escaping from the villain
who continued his ourse up the
street. He then attacked a servant
girl whose cries brought 4 policeman.
A battle ensued in which the negro
was badly beaten, and, it is believed.
was shot; notwithstanding which the
negro downed the policeman with a
rock and escaped. Over 200 citizens
are now securing the town and SUBJ
urbs in search Of the fugitive. and
certain lynchlng awaits him il cap
tEred.
GALVESTON, May 1a.-The Calves
ton Meas says: The two young ladies
assaulted were Alice Hanna, aged Is,
and a daughter of Judge Gilbert.
The former received a severe cash in
the forehead and her eye is badly
injured. The latter was struck In the
side with a knife, which encountered
a corset steel. thus saving her life,
but making a Il ssh wound. Annie
MCGOWAN, the servant girl assaulted,
is not injured.
About Ii o'clock the negro was
traced to Taylortown, a negro neigh
borhood, where after a struggle he
was captured and carried to Jail, a
mob following. Near midnight the
mob increased and threatened to burn
the Jail. The officers became alarmed
aid asked fifteen minutes to get tue
other prisoners out. The fifteen min
utes expired and again the mob clam
ored; but the officers asked for further
time. suddenly u man boldly pushed
his way through tho door. axe In
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Herr Bandmann.

Another grand performance was
given at the Opera House last night
in the presentation of D'Ennery's
play "A Women of the People, The
play contains all the ele'uents Of q
thoroughly good sensational drama.
The title role was sustained by Miss
Beaudot and to her Is due the success
of the piece for to the heroine the
action of all the other characters is
subordinate. Miss Beaudot made her
"Woman Ut the People" a living
reality and In spite OF the difficulty
Of representing a heroine, who, like
all D'Ennery's is In an agonized
condition of grief Or despair thor.
oughly enlisted the sympathy Of the
audience for her sorrows and suffer-
legs, Miss Beaudot's most successful
scene was where she reproaches Ber-
trand as the cause of all her suffer
ipgs. Az RENT, Herr Bandmxnn
(who bye the bye had very lite to do
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-05-21
v to Mothers,

Are you disturbed at night aud bro
ken of your rest by a sick child suf-
ftring and crying with pain Of cuts
ting teeth? If so. send at once and
get a bottle of Mrs. Winslow's Sooth-
ing Syrup for children teething. It's
value is incalculable. 1t will relieve
the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Depend npon it mothers, there is no
mistake about it. 1t ~dysentery and
diarrhna, regulates the stomach and
bowels, reduces inflammation and
gives tone and energy to the whole
system. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup for children tsething is pleas
ant the taste, and is the prescription
of one Of the oldest female physicians
in the United STATES. and is for sale
by all druggists throughout the
world. Price 25c per h,ttle. esE-
lGswly s9e"ssH;
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time guards of Wells, Fargo & Co.,
il in the oifv

time guards of Wells, Fargo & Go.
is in the city.
District Attorney Pemberton LEFT
Monday evening for Eagle City. Mr.
Femberton will be absent about q
week, during which time he will an
Choir some floating interests he has in
the nav mines.
Nj. T. p. Newton left for his old
home in Kentucky yesterday morn
ing. Mr.. Newton has been in Mon
tana seven years and this is his first
visit to his native place during the
time.
Mr.. J. K. Boyce, Jr.. the gentle
man who SO successfully yields the
destinies of the big dry goods house
of Sands 4 Boyce has returned from
a business trip to the Ceur d. Alene
country. He was very favorably im-
pressed with the country.
Thos. McTague. the efficient under
Sheriff Of Deer Lodge county. left
for home Monday evening. Sheriff
McTague is the way it will be writ
ten next December II all reports are
true. Tommy deserves promotion at
the hands of Deer Lodge.
Theatre ComiQue.
The semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1882-1886, 1884-05-21

Rev. D. D. Buckley. of New York
and Rev. DR.. Coaks were nominated
editors of the Christian Advocate,
Rev. DR.. Lanahan, of Baltimore, was
authorized by Rev. DIR. Coaks to
withdraw his name. Rev. DR.. Curry
was elected editor of the Quarterly
Review. Adjourned.
WASHINGTON, May 1e.-The fifth
annual meeting Of the league OF
American Wheelmen commenced
session this morning. Unusual in
terest attaches to the meeting on ac-
count of the reported intention Of
some unsatistied ones to move to dis
solve the league. 1t is stated from.
1900 to LEO bicyclists will take part
in the parade o-morrow.
UTICA, n. Y, May I9.-Alexander
White, creamery operator, Of Grand
Rapids. Michigan, shot himself at
his mothers home at >herbwin this
morning. He lost SIPS 600 in Wall
street last fall.
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produce M~arkatjReporr.

BUTTE, NJ. T., April 26, 1884.
The following are the wholesale
prices paid by merchants and hotel
keepers for the commodities enumer-
ated, delivered from the wagons
Price list carefully corrected ever.
Saturday:
Flour Ruby Valley, xxx, $3.50
per cwt.
Mill Greek, xxx. $3.50
percWt.
Kansas xxx $3.50.
Bakers, So. S
Mill Creek, New Process, $3.50.
Gallatin, $40 per cwt.
Union Mills, New Process, Cream
of the Valley, $3.50
Ruby Valley, new pr Gas $500.
Utah Common, 1873
Utah Choice, $500.
Graham, $500.
Wheat per TO-, 2 cts.
Oats, $l.60@1.SO
Butter, per h., 5000 cts:
Eggs, per case. $3.50.
Eggs, fresh ranch, per doz. abc.
Corn Meal, SC.
Beef, carcass, Sc.
Hay per ton. $22.
Balled Hay, per ton, $22 t12a.N
Cheese, 2O@22 cts1
Barley, 3 .35@2.5 so per cwt.
Dried beans, Montana. 7 cts.'
Mutton, 8 cts.
Pork, dressed. $S@1Octs. per H.,
Veal, 123cts. per 10.
Sausage, 10 cts. per III.
Chickens live, at $i0@ll. per dos.
Wood, $8.00@S7.
Potatoes, $3.50 BoWt.
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McPhersOn's Currency lBtll.

WASHINGTON, May ~. - The
failure of the friends of the McPher-
son bill for the prevention Of 4 fur
Their contraction Of the currency to
secure a hearing in the house to day.
has filled them with apprehension
that it will be impossible for them to
secure favorable action on that
measure during the present session.
The Mcpherson bill, which passed
the senate, is on the speakers table
with fifty odd bills ahead OF it, and
the substitute for the wilkins bill,
reported from the house banking and
currency committee, which is iuenti-
Cal in its provisions with the Nc
Pherson bill, held an equally un-
favorable position on the house cal
endar. Neither can DO reached this
session except by unanimous consent.
or by a motion to suspend the rules,
which III only be made on the third
Monday Of the month. 1t is not at
ali probable that unanimous consent
can be had to fix the day for the con-
sideration Of either bin. and the man.
mel in which the banking and
currency committee was deprived OF
a hearing to-day almost convinces the
friends Of the bill that 1t will not re-
ceive the necessary twO-thirdS vote
to suspend the rules il they should
get IN opportunity to make such a
motion on the third Monday OF mex,
month. The motion to ad Journ was
made to-day when the banking and
currency committee was reached ON
the call Of the committee, and was
made by Morrison. Mr.. Wilkins, who
has charge Of the bill in question, is
one OF the Ohio democrats who voted
to strike out the enacting clause of
the Morrison tariff bill. and he and
some of his associates look for con-
tinued opposition on the part Of
Morrison to their bill. and fear this
opposition will prevent the consider
alton Of their measure this session.
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Theatre Comique

This favorite place of amusement
has been nightly crowded since the
new stars have been performing.
The performance given by Miss
Catherine Nelson. Master Bejzac and
he Julians are such as may be wit
messed by the most fastldious with
pleasure. Manager Richie has
spared III pains or expense to bring
the most acceptable talent to Butte
and has succeeded admirably in filing
the bill. Among other artists deserv-
ing Of special mention at the
Comique are Miss Dody
Z%anfretta, Miss Mable Pearl,
Miss Dottie Hughes, Miss Ida
Storms, Miss Grace Alvin, Billy
Morris, Nick Hughes. Cassidy and
Manager Richie who Is q host him.
self. These are all stars In their pro-
fepsion and never fail to draw when
they appear.
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McDOnald's Benefit

The benefit to Duncan Mcdonald
tonight will be q rattling affair.
The gameness and un? uenchable de-
termination of the 10y in his en-.
counter with the world beater, Pete
Mccoy, has made him a host of
friends in the city who will see that
every seat in the Park Theatre is full.
The best fstic talent in the city will
be present, and Mccoy and Melon
aid will be among them. The fine
artists of the theatre will perform
their most interesting acts and spe-
cialties as part of the entertainment
offered for the evening. The whole
will be the most interesting enter
tainment of tie kind ever gwen in
Butte.
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A New Paper.
from the Daily Of Tuesday.

A correspondent of the Helena In
dependent writing from Glendive,
under date of the 18th INST, says:
The Democratic and Independent
citizens generally of Dawson county
have determined and arranged to es-
tablish a weekly newspaper at this
point, the first number Of which Will
be issued about the first of June. The
managers of the paper will aim to
make it Democratic In the broadest
sense of the term; to treat all parties,
tactic, 9, individuals and interests
with fairness and reasonableness'
The Democrats, as you are aware,
have a handsome majority In DAw
son comfy, and, aided by the large
independent liberal element In the
county, hope to build up a paper that
will comm end itself to its readers,
and honestly and faithfully represent
the Q immunity In which 1t Is pub
Nshed.