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Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08

We are glad to see the farmers of
Gsiggs county giving some attention to
the raising of horses. In the raising of
few good colts each season the far
mer loses the use of his brood mare, in
his ordinary farm work, but a few weeks;
it costs but little to feed the colt until
it is old enough to make return in la
bor; and a young. sound, acclimated,
unincumbered colt is far better proper
ty than the wind broken and spawned
centennarian that has nothing to rec
ommend him except the fact that he
still lives and can stagger around sea-
son or two under adverse circumstances.
A good colt can be raised as cheaply as a
scrub horse, and 1t speaks well for the
enterprise of our farming communit Y
that we are already importing some
good horses. A. l.. Bowden has been
fortunate enough to purchase a full
blooded, young Clyde stallion, that is
now attracting a great deal of attention.
Colts of this blood are invariably tough,
and heavy, adapted to farm work, and
uniformly gentle We are informed by
Mr.. Blair, the former owner of the
horse, that he was valued at $1.5OO IN
Pennsylvania, and is a thoroughbred.
He is beauty.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08

The tale of pony was told in justice
court Wednesday by Edward Thompson,
and NJ. Peters. Edward claimed to own
the claybank Andalusiac, and replevied
him, and asked $50 damages; Mr.. Peters
claimed lease of the pony, until his
black mare recovered from her incura-
BILE lameness, and smart sum for her
injury by Thompson. 1t was decreed
that Thompson should have the pony
and no damages. Mr.. Peters
mare was badly damaged by Thomp-
son.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08
HALF BREEDS FIGHT.
While the Afghan Affair Promises 10
End in Smoke and Smoth.
cred Fire.

Battleford, May 5.-Colonel Otter
with $40 troops started to Poundmak-
ker's reserve Friday afternoon. They
drove all night and at ten minutes past
five Sunday morning began a severe en-
gagement with the Indians. Eight of
our men were killed and thirteen
wounded. The attack was begun by
the Indians suddenly, and it looked as
if trap had been set for us. into which
we ran. The enemy was strong and
estimated at 600, and fought fercely
from cover, while we We're compara-
lively open to their fire, fight from the
brow of the hill, over boulders. The
fighting, which was all skirmishing,
was over large and uneaven stretch Of
country, and our men we're working at
great disadvantage. Every corps con-
tinued on the aggressive, and by 10
O'Clock the enemy was almost silenced.
They resumed again shortly and fight
ing was again heavy. The artillery,
two seven Founders, and gatling gun,
did good work. repeatly drawing the
enemy from their cover. At IL o'clock
the enemy was again silenced. Colonel
Otter had already given orders to with
|
vantage. The Indians observing this.
endeavored to cut off the retreat Of the
men. Our troops fought their way out
inch by inch, the front always to the
enemy. Every one showed himself a
hero. Colonel Otter with his staff was
in every part of the field, and his orders
were cool and decided, as if it were q
sham battle. The men were badly used
up before the withdrawal began. 1t is
thought that from thirty to sixty of the
enemy were killed. The column returned
to Battleford
PIONEER PRESS COMMENT.
Col. Otter, with a flying column of
500 men, OH Sunday made a rapid march
from Battleford to Poundmaker's re-
serve, some thlrty-fve miles distant,
where they had a lively skirmish with
Indians to the number. it is said, Of GOO.
Otter's loss was eight killed and twelve
wounded. and that of the Indians is es.
timated at fifty. AS Col. Otter return.
ed Immediately to Battleford, it is HARD
to say just what he gained by his little
spurt, unless it was little practice in
Indian warfare. He certainly lost more
men than he could we'll spare.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08
Road Petition.
Territory Of Dakota County Of Griggs. 49,
To the Board of County Commissioners of said

Territory OF Dakota, county OF drlRgs. ss
To the Board Of County Commissioners of said
County:
The undersigned. freeholders residing within the
mentioned and described TO, PubiGi liza road oi do
opened publ: road Of the width of sixty feet
as follows: Commencing at apoint q so-1oo
chains e.s.w:ardly from the quarter, stake g on
public road now laid out and ordered opened
April :, 1885, marked by stake ret on on south side dc
the most feasible route to the section line between
ssctons and thence by the ssn9;na most fes1 es
said township; thence by the most feasible route
to the sou(heest corner of sec. IS and southwest
corner Of eac. .36-146-58.
And your petitioners pray that the said road
NAV be laid out and opened according to law.
Dated at Cooperstown, April 18, 1885.
p E. Nelson. Nels E. Nelson
c. Balkan. Ole P. Balkan.
CHI Frost. Dubois Newell.
WV Newell. Andrew Larson.
Gulbr:n G Auren Thor Hague.
&C Piatt. John Torfn.
Amund Culbra1aon. 1918
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08
NoTlcE OF FINAL PRoor-Land Once at Fargo,

NOTICE OF FINAL PRooF-Land Once atFargo,
Notice l. hereby given that the following named
se.der has filed notice Of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim and secure final
entry thereof on the 18th day of June, 1885,
VIZ: Nes C.Pukke. II E. No. 1f,s55, for the NV <
and ne s-w objection !, township 14s n. range
50 W, and names the following az his witnesses,
Gildertrus, Lee postofice; John G. Lee, Of Lee
postoffice; Helge Olson, of Ottowa postonce,
Grigg. county, D. T; :,
taken before John N. Jorgensen, clerk Of the dis.
trict court, at Cooperstown, Griggs county, D. T.,
on the 18th day Of June. A. d. 1884, at his office.
filing no. Io,4os, upon said lands Jar g. 1882, are
hereby summoned to show cause before this Office
Jan. 18. 1865, il any you have, why the said Nels
c. Rukke should not be allowed to make final
proof and receive final entry for said lands
1871 HORACE AUSTIN, Register.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08
Attention Settlers.

I wish to announce to the settlers of
Griggs county, that have recently been
appointed agent for the sale of Northern
Pacific Rail Road Lands in this county.
In order to assist purchasers l have
procured a complete set of surveyors
plats, showing fractional lots, lakes,
RIVERS, ponds, swales, meadow land,
ridges, depth of soil, grade, surface, etc,
etc, together with field notes and price
list; IN fact everything that is necessary.
to assist one in forming a correct idea
of the character and value of the land.
also loan money on five years time to
buy the preferred stock of the company,
to be used in payment for the land :,
which at the present very low price OF
this stock, brings these lands much low
or than government lands.
Parties holding land under contract
will do we'll to pay up and get deed be-
fore a rise in the price of stocks.
Parties who located on these lands be-
fore survey, and have made valuable
improvements, should lose no time in
making purchase, as the company is not
under any obligation to hold it for them;
and others are applying for it.
Plats and price lists of unsold lands
furnished free Of charge. Settlers will
find it to their advantage to give me a
call before locating.
also loan money for final proofs.
WM. GLASS, Agent,
Office in Postoffice Building Coopers-
town. ID. r.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08
Our Patrons.

We have placed a 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
Ty,E trading point for the counties of
e..lggs, Steele, Nelson, northern Barnes,
and eastern Foster. Our terms are
strictly cash, and will not be varied
from. DAVIS & PICKETT.
Cash paid for dry Bufn-
10 Bones, at Whiddem
Bros.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08
PIONEER PRESS COMMENT.
Condensed Telegra,ns.

Maxwell, the mysterious murderer of
Preller, at St. Louis, was arrested at
Auckland, New leland, May 9th.
Emperor William will be the arbitra-
tor between England and Russia.
Lord Churchill. in Parliament, stig-
matized the action of the English gov
ernment in the Afghan affair, as a
''cowardly surrender
The Penjden affair is said by Mr..
Gladstone not to involve any individual
officer, but is matter of honor between
two countries.
Russia lays it down that the question
o. arbitration with England will not in
clude the military issue, but simply the
alleged violation of the convention.
Mr.. Gladstone says all the impedi-
ments in the way of a friendly cores
pondence between England and Rus
sia on the Afghan affair, have been re-
moved.
The settlers OF the Winnebego reserv-
alton are highly incensed at the appear
ance of Indians, who have cut tie few
remaining trees along the Missouri riv-
er. Should the latter be allowed to de-
stroy the trees there is every reason to
believe there will be bloodshed.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08
Notice.

The New York One Price Clothing
House, ofiValley City. begs to announce
that their agent, Mr.. Nels Hanson, will
visit Cooperstown, Wednesday. May
13, with a New and Complete line Of
samples Of summer sultings, in latest
STYLES. We guarantee perfect fit, and
any merchant tailor house in the coun-
try
In connection with suitings we will
show an elegant line of Gents Fine Un-
derwear, at lowest prices, Will open
at Palace Hotel Please reserve your
orders.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08

The Fargo Argus. of May 9th, con-
tains very readable, and truthful, arti-
Gle on Griggs county and Cooperstown.
from the pen of its talented correspond
ent. Mr.. G. E. Phillips. Mr.. Phillips
pays the COURIER neat compliment.
The Major, we believe, is away.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08

Fx-Fresident DAVIS is about to par
don Grover Cleveland. The other dem
ocrats don't Bragg on him.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08

L. p. Havervold, who distinguished
himself at Bismarck last fall, is having
a hard time at Devils Lake. lie seems
to he in bad odor.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08

A returned Canadian says snow is
still six feet deep in Canada. That ac-
counts for our seven foot Kanucks.
They are obliged to haye little margin
for breathing.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08
Lost.

Lost.
-Four cattle, viz: One red and white
milch COW; one white milch COW; one
red COW: one small. SMITH Bros.
Sec. II, Town 147, Range 63.
Foster county, d. T.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08

The Devils Lake Inter-Ocean has
gobbled up the Daily News.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08

w. r. Maze has retired from the
Washburn Times.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08

Several new school houses will be
erected this spring: One in Pleasant
township in the northeast corner of the
county; one in Pleasantview, sec. l6.
1850; two in Glendale, secs. 8 and IL
144-60 They will cost above $3.50 each.
Andrew Sinclair, Lottie Kelley. and
Miss ID. Berlin are teaching in Wheat
land; James Glass at the Langford
school house. and Christine Swenson at
Helena.
Andrew Torfn, who gives us glow.
ing account Of of Looking Glass prairie
complains that he can't get his COURIER
(Which is the next thing to his flour, as
a necessity, before the Tuesday follow
the the Friday of its publication. 1t i,
hoped, that in time, Uncle Sam will
realize the importance OF this great sec
ton as an adjunct to his vast
possessions, and give us better mail ia
cllities.
ETJust received our first invoice O
Spring goods. Consisting of SO dozel
boots and shoes, 25 dozen hats. Al
elegant line of gents furnishing goods
notions, etc.
John Syverson y Co.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08
Official Paper of Griggs County
TIME TABLE.
s. G. ST. NJ. RAILROAD.

Trains make the round trip every day. except
uSnday. leaving Cooperstown at s:35 u. IN. and
arriving at Sanborn II 40 M Returning. leaves
Sanborn at 4:15 p. IN. and arrives at Cooperstown n
7:15 p. m.
n. p Railroad, main lne--Pa.senger trains
leave Sanborn:
Going east. 3:45 r. M
Gong Wtst o:,t H. III
Going west... AS a. III
Tickets for ell parts of the United States and
Canada for sale at this station.
r. NJ. CowEN, Agent.
C. S. FEE, Gen. Pass Agt.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08

A little two-vear-old child Of Jones j.
Anspach, near Reading, Pa, was recent
ly attacked by rats and fatally injured.
The little one lay in cradle, and the
rodents jumped up during the night
and bit it in the nose, arms, ears and
hands, WEIGH swelled to enormous pro
portions. The rats had to be driven of
with a club.-Ex.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08
Diversified Farming.

An Ashton, OAK. special to the Pio-
neer Press says that there is more mix
ed farming in Sphinx county this year
than ever before. Farmers who last
year went into wheat exclusively, al
though making good thing, have this
year proportioned their crops by putting
in fair amount of flax, oats and barley.
The total amount of wheat sown IN
Sphinx county this year will probably
fall short of last year, while the acreage
of other grains and corn will largely ex-
ceed the same for previous years.
The total acreage under cultivation is
more than last year, and the amount of
uncultivated breaking is in excess of
any previous year. This arises from
the fact that large amount of land was
broken last year by those who are not
actual farmers, and the same could not
be rented this year. Last year binders
were used almost exclusively, but the
few headers that were in operation con-
vinced the farmers that grain could be
put in the stack with header at cost
barely exceeding the cost Of twine,
therefore farmers will use headers more
largely this year. Farmers are also go.
ing lnlO SCOck more extensively, anu
Sphinx county will soon be represented
in the fairs of the Northwest by the fin
est biooded stock. S. F. Hammond,
register of deeds, who has a large stock
farm southwest of this place, has re-
Gently been to Richmond. KY, and pur-
chased valuable herd of Southern Dur
hams. He now ,las about forty head of
fine, high grade Shorthorns on his
place.
Griggs County courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1885, 1885-05-08

A theatrical manager, speaking of the
proper pronunciation of the word drama,
says: "It depends upon what part of
the country one is in. In Boston l call
it drawma, in New York drahma. in
Philadelphia drama, in Chicago dram
mer; but IN St. Louis, in order to make
myself solid with the citizens, I have to
talk about the drammy.'' .''-Ex.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-29

Mr.. c. NJ. PAUL, on Wednesday, left
at this Office real trophy of the greatness
of western Kansas. It consisted of three
stalks of corn which averaged about ten
feet in length above the ground. On each
of two of the stalks were two large, we'll
developed ears; on the other stalk there
was one large ear. These stalks and
their accompaniment would do credit to
any portion of the corn-growing West un-
der ordinary circumstances, but these
did not grow under ordinary circum-
stances. When that zone hail Of time"
of which we told in the WORLD OF June
20 swept over this immediate region of
country, the merciless hail stones beat
Mr.. Paull's corn crop, in common with
the crops of various other men, into the
ground. That storm occurred in the at
ternoon of June Is. Therefore, Mr..
Paull's corn crop, up to last Wednesday,
had been seventy-one days in reaching it's
then condition. But the fact is that it
was pretty good crop-a crop pretty
well made, we mean-sixty days after it
was beaten into the ground. Mr.. PAUL
lives just outside the northeast limits of
Wa-Keeney city.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-29
Mr.. T. r. Moore is no longer station

Mr.. T. r. Moore is no longer station
agent at this place. All Unexpectedly, he
was relieved of his official duties about a
week ago. His place is filed by Geo. s.
Payne, who for some time had been the
station agent at Bunker Hill, Russell
county. We have no acquaintance with
Mr.. Payne, and certainly speak of him with
entire respect; but we claim to echo the
general voice of this community when we
assert that he will find it difficult work to
fill Mr.. Moore's place fully. AS far as we
are concerned, Mr.. Moore had endeared
himself to us by his uniform kindness
when on and off duty. We are glad to
know that he will remain in charge of the
Commercial House, and that he also has
employment in the o. S. land Office.
Messrs. Patterson and Lewis, we are
pleased to see, still hold their positions at
the depo.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-29

"A man by the nams of Eden has
bought the Wa-Keeney hotel That hos
tlery ought to be something like Paradise.
Il Stockton Record.l The Wa-Keeney ho-
tel! Why, dear sir, there are three big,
reputable hotels in Wa-Keeney. No
other city in this judicial district is fairly
comparable with Wa-Keeney in the mag
nifcence of her hotel accommodations.
The name of the hotel which q man by
the name of Eden purchased is the Cakes
House, stone structure full hundred
feet long, averaging over fifty feet wide,
and reaching well toward the stars. We
expect to find your statement, that it
ought to be something like Paradise, YER
ifed-as soon as Mr.. Eden gets to adver
tising. Eli?
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-29
Concerning Candidates.

Up to this date, five men have an
nounced themselves in the WORLD as
candidates for county Offices this fall.
OF MI. A. B. Baker, who announced
last week as candidate for treasurer, we
are able to say that he is qualified beyond
question for the position. In his home
neighborhood, in what may be termed
south-central Collyer township, Mr.. Ba-
ker will receive handsome endorsement,
and there is no doubt that this good feel
ing toward him will spread into other
portions of the county.
Mr.. G. w. Sweet, candidate for county
clerk, is an old resident of the county.
As far as we are informed, he has the
confidence of those who are acquainted
with him. During the late war, he was
q brave defender of the nations honor,
and this certainly should be a considera-
ton greatly to his credit in his candidacy
for the important Office to which he as
pires.
w. s. Kyle, candidate for. register OF
deeds, we all know. He is among the few
oldest residents of the county. Nobody
can consistently question his qualifications
for filling acceptably the Office which he
is after. He was gallant member of as
good regiment as Illinois sent into the
late war-Col. Farnsworth's 9Th cavalry.
Captain J. Word Carson is another boy
who wore the blue when this color meant
war against armed enemies. In the mat
ter of qualification for the Office of regis
ter of deeds, we are pleased to believe that
his superior does not live in Trego coun-
ty. He has lived here a number of years,
and is contemplating the building OF a
coy residence on his lots in block 80.
No one Will question DR.. Conger's abil-
ity to fill fairly and fully the Office OF pro-
bate Judge. LIP fact, he has been tried
and found not wanting. He is an old
settler, whose thrift is attested by the ex-
tent of his private interests, and the as
sistance which he extends to those OF a
v;ublic character.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-29
s1ock-AND-FARM STROKES.

There is no kind of stock that responds
so quickly to good care and management
as sheep, but at the same time, no stock
gives heavier losses proportionately where
neglected
It is said that scarcity of water is one
chief cause of tough beef. Animals fat
tened in summer on succulent food are
more tender than those of the same age
and character fattened in winter.
It is sometimes difficult to save seed
corn. Begin to select particular stalks
now, in order to observe it during growth.
Corn is good conductor of heat. 1t gets
cold at night and remains cold after the
air has become warm, condensing enough
moisture for the cold of the succeeding
night to iniure its vitality, and hence in
saving seed corn gather it early, select
carefully, dry thoroughly and keep it dry
and warm.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-29
POLICE COURT.
The Deems Pulled by the Whole.
sale.

On Tuesday warrant was issued for
the arrest of John L. BEEN for keeping
his billiard hall open after IL o'clock at
night, in violation Of city ordinance.
Marshal Prick served the warrant. The
accused was found guilty in the police
court, and Judge Croft fined him $25 and
the costs. The costs amounted to $50.
On the same day warrants were issued
for the arrest of George BEEN, John l..
BEEN, VIM. BEEN and Lee BEEN, on the
charge of gambling. They were arrested
by the marshal, and taken into the police
court. The case as to Lee BEEN was dis
missed for want of evidence. Each of
the other three was found guilty as charg-
ed, and fined SOS. The costs in each of
these cases amounted to $40, except that
of Lee Beem's.
A man by the name Of George Brown,
who had been boarding for some time at
the hotel kept by the Beems, was the
complaining witness.
John A. Nelson and Lee Monroe con-
Quoted the prosecution, and S. r Hogin
handled the defense.
Up to the time of our last conference.
yesterday, with the police judge, the
Beems had not skirmished around suffi-
GENTLY to procure bonds on which to take
an appeal to the district court.
The sentiment here is decidedly OPP
posed to these fellows carrying on their
gambling business any longer. The city
government has acted wisely in legisla-
ting for the suppression of q common
nuisance.
Hearty fellows who will not work on
their own volition ought to be given en-
ployment nj some kind Of public work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-29
THOMAS CADDICK.

Mems, boys and youths clothing
in endless quantity at Caddick's.
IL it IS something of good quality
that you want, l have it. 1f you
want something at right low prices,
/ have that also.
The largest stock Of boots and
shoes In this whole western country
is to be found at Caddick's. To call
and examine will establish the truth
of this statement.
One of the best, as well as the
finest, assorted stocks of groceries to
be found in the west is at Caddick' 8.
In dry goods, Caddick has as fine
an assortment as is kept in any store
In this section of country.
Flour, feed and salt, at wholesale
and retail, at Caddick's.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-08-29

We were pleased to receive 9 call,
Friday morning, from Mr.. 81. D. Chase,
who, with his family, has moved to his
broad acres close to Collyer. Mr.. Chase
is brother-in-law of our friend, Nh. w.
81. Burnham, of Collyer township. He
has been the superintendent Of constfuc-
ton Of the custom house in Kansas City.
After seeing the building about compile
ted, he has resigned that important posi-
ton. Mr.. Chase is a gentleman OF pleas
ing address, and we are glad to welcome
him as a citizen of our splendid county.