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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-29


V.
Again Bill called upon the professor.
sI don't understand it," said the lover.
81 know that 1 have improved, but why
cannot 1 conquer him7"
"Ah, my dear man," the professor
replied, ''the hardest thing in this world
to overcome is strength. Science is
wonderful-it enables man, after a
while, to come off victorious. but at first
it stands-or rather falls" he added in
whisper, "in sore disadvantage. About
ten more lessons, I think, will finish the
gentleman. Pay me what you owe and
we'll begin the third course"
Bill paid him and took up the finish
ing touches of his degree. He noticed
that the nose on the sand bag was not
quite prominent enough, and with i'm
proved artistic skill, he drew picture
that could not fail to represent his ene-
my. Other tired men went to bed, but
Bill, persistent man, fought the bag
until the rooster shook himself and de-
clared that daylight had come. Think
ing that he was undoubtedly capable of
vanquishing Dan, Bill sent him chal-
lenge. Dan replied as follows:
81 am glad that you appoint another
day of strife. Nothing gives me more
pleasure than to whip friend. have
given you several opportunities, still,
you have not married my mother. Why
should you delay marriage that prom
ises such happiness2 I had always
thought that lover was ardent, but 1
must say that your laxity, or rather your
weakness, has astonished me. Why
don't you go away somewhere and SUBJ
nit yourself to severe training. If l
wanted woman l would be willing to
fight for her."
Bill snorted when he read the note.
He rushed into his room, made the nose
on the sand bag more prominent and
mauled the thing in frightful manner.
He was so successful that a buoyant
hope swelled within him.
The day for the battle was appointed.
The news had spread, and people from
adjoining counties assembled. The
band had been materially improved. A
drum, made of two sheep skins and a
nail keg had been added. Additional
benches were provided.
Everybody was in high state of ex-
citement. Again young women smiled
on Dan. Again he was sure of success.
Bill was dressed in flax breeches and a
hunting shirt. Dan was appropriately
clad in yellow muslin shirt and hemp
overalls. The band gave grand burst !;
women clapped their hands and the
combatants took their places. The ca
pering was beautiful. Bill knocked
Dan down. The defender of his moth
er's widowhood arose, but was again
knocked down. The people cheered
Justify. Bill .muttered prayer and
hucted AGAINST his ,assailant, Again
Dan went down. Bill jumped on him
and compelled him to declare his will
ingness to the marriage.
The ceremony was performed with
great pomp. Young girls scatters flow
ers all over the yard.
"Well, Dan, l downed you, salo
Bill.
eyes, but it was my fault"
"How?"
ri failed to keep up my studies"
"Your studies"
Eyes. Professor Jasper, quite while
ago, told me what you were doing and
gave me lessons at half price"
Bill turned away. He contemplated
whipping the professor, but being pur-
suaded by his wife, allowed the matter
to drop. Bill is now happy STEP
| father.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-29
sMaryland My Maryland"

From Mrs. Burton Harrison's Re-
collections of Virginia Girl in the first
Year of the War, we quote the follow
ing as to the origin of some of the Con-
federate war songs: ''It was at this
time, after supper at the headquarters
of the "Maryland line" at Fairfax, that
the afterwards universal war-song, my
Maryland, was set afoat upon the tide
of army favor. We were sitting outside
a tent in the warm starlight of an early
autumn night, when music was propoS-
ed. At once we struck up Randall's
verses to the tune of the old college
song, Lauriger Horatius, "a young
lady of the party from Maryland, a
cousin of ours, having recently set them
to this music before leaving home to
share the fortunes of the Confederacy.
All Joined in the ringing chorus, and
when we finished burst of applause
came from some soldiers listening in
the darkness behind belt of trees.
Next day the melody was hummed far
and near through the camps, and in due
time it had gained and held the place
of favorite song in the army. No doubt
the hand organs would have gotten
hold of it; but, from first to last during
the continuance of the Confederacy,
those cheerful instruments of torture
were missing. q hesitate to mention
this fact, lest it prove an incentive to
other nations to go to war. Other
songs sung that evening, which after
wards had a great vogue, were one be-
ginning by blue Patapsco's billowy
dash,' arranged by us to an air from
sPuritani,' and shouted Justify, and
The years glide slowly by, Lorena,' a
ditty having queer little quivering
triplet in the heroine's name that served
as a pitfall to the unwary singer. Stone
wall Jackson's Way came on the scene
afterwards, later in the war"
sar"I understand you had quite a
lively time at your house Saturday
night" said Johnson to young Mr..
Smirel last Monday morning on his way
down town.
eyes, rather" replied Mr.. Smirel
with a pleased and happy blush which
rather disconnected Johnson.
, "What was the excitement1 Celebra
ting the Fourth ?"
"Oh, mol" hastily answered Mr.
Smirel with blush, ''it was only the
7 first"
, "Why1" exclaimed Johnson. sur
prised, Saturday wasn't the first; i
r was the-oh," with peculiar signifi
canoe, and went in with Smirel to hell
. him select the cigars.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-29

s@r The only way to make friend
is to be one.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-29

B9-The following advertisement ap-
pears in an English newspaper. The
advertiser evidently knows what ne
wants: "Dog (6erce) wanted for yard,
with fondness for trouser seats. Address,
stating price, Mr.. -, No. S Bank
St., Birmingham"
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Yum, Yum.
Chicago Herald.

A newly married couple were en-
route to Washington by the Baltimore
& Ohio. There are many tunnels on
this road on the other side of the Ohio
river. All through Ohio the face OF
the young man wore occasional looks OF
pain, despite his great joy. He seemed
to want something. Apparently he
yearned. Over in West Virginia the
train entered tunnel. Upon emerging
into the light, the young mans face
was seen to wear studious expression.
He was thinking. At first he seemed
perplexed, then interested, then trium-
phant. He had had revelation. Then
he smiled with firm, manly, contin-
uous smile and his eyes peered ahead
for the first sign of a yawning cavern in
the mountain side. The bride was
happy and demure. Whish-shadow-
rumble The veil is drawn.
1t is another tunnel. Light again, and
the young man looks happier than ever.
The brides cheek disports a gentle
blush, discovered only to the initiated
and envious. No perplexity, no anxiety
now. The revelation has been tested
and found a success. There are many
tunnels, but not enough. If the whole
line were a tunnel the bride and groom
would not care how slow the train pro-
ceeded. The man, who has not lived
to bless the builder of tunnels does not
know what happiness is. He is but
little above the brute which never
troubled the Creator for passing clouds
over the moon on prayer meeting night.
But our bridegroom was not one OF
these parties. He appreciated all the
blessings which man and nature had be-
slowed upon him. He did not miss a
tunnel.
But all things must have an end.
Daylight always comes to the newly
married. Strawberries and cream must
be paid for at the cashiers desk. With
in the blissful cucumber hides mi
crobe. Our young husband goes for
drink of water. While on his errand
his eager eye catches the signs of an
other tunnel. Of course he fears hi:
birdie will be sore afraid if left alone ir
the darkness, and he hastenS to her side
Quick are his feet, but faster moves the
train. Darkness gathers while he is yet
half dozen seats away. But the brave
man does not falter. He gropes along
he reaches the seat Cor thinks he does,
and slides into it. Deep are the shad
ows, and huns the train.
A scream, long and vigorous souno
of scuh1ing-a thump or two-and the
bright light of a May day breaks th'
| scene. The young husband frantically
endeavors to disengage himself from
the grasp of an angry colored woman
sitting in the seat just behind the bride
He at length succeeds and retires sui
lenly to his seat, wiping his mouth ant
occasionally splitting upon the floor a
if he had bitten through worm in
fig.
The tunnels come and go, but thei
shadows are scarcely deeper than thos
upon the face of the young honeymoon
BGMen don't kiss in public; neithe
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-29

How Bill SPOTS Won the Widow Collins
Arkansap Traveller.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1885-08-29
TOWSONTOWN Md, SATURDAY, AUGUST 80 1885.

81 will never give up. The dying
sun of future ages will find me fighting
for the woman love-"
"Dan's strength is remarkable, but I
think that you must eventually wear him
out"
"I shall continne, sweet widow"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1885-07-17

gsTI have just receive a car load of
flour from the Daily Roller Mills, to
which would call the attention of my
customers. as it is second to none now
in the country, and want they should
try it. as when once tested will have no
other. You will also find full line of
the Valley City -four, and my stock be-
ing complete in all lines of the flour and
feed business. My motto is ''Small Prof
its and Quick Sales" Trusting you will
not fail to call and see me before pulch-
asing elsewhere, am yours, truly,
GEO. w. GREENLEEsE
Wanted-By August lst, a competent
girl to do housework. Wages $l4 per
month. Mrs. r. G. COOPER.
The ladies of Griggs County will all
make an effort to call at II. s. Picketts
furniture rooms where they learn that
he has just received a car load of extra
fine goods.
just received, one car load of 1885
Reliance Binders. Call and see them.
Knud Thompson.
HT'1t will make you happy and wise
to buy light running Plano Binder.
Call and see the'l one. 1t is 1ine.
Knud Thompson.
BPaints, oils, brushes. ETC., at
A. N. Adams.
Large variety of machine oils just re-
ceived at A. N. Adams.
kBJust received another car load of
celebrated StOugllton wagons. They run
five years. Knud Thompson.
HOne car load of Fuller T. johnson
Mfg. company's walking plows. and
Casady sulky p1ow. Call and see them.
| can show you something fine in the
Fuller u johnson mowers.
EY"I am now agent for the j. I. Case
Threshing Machine Co.. the best thresh-
er on wheels, and can prove it by your
neighbors. Knud Thompson.
tB- Beecher Cox represents the
Fargo Hail Insurance company, for
Griggs county.
H"I have two car loads of the best
binding tWine, which will do you good
to look at sample. and ask my price
which can't help but make farming pay.
Knud Thompson.
WPartics wanting sewing machines
White. For sale by John Syverson & Co.
HYWe have just received large
stock of school books of every kind used
in the county. Websters Unabridged
dictionary furnished to schools for $3.50.
John SyyersOn & Co.
Y"Should you want the best tnresher.
ask for the j. 1. Case Agitator, always
to the front. Knud Thompson.
kTTwo thousand bushels of oats
wanted by Geo. w. Greenleese, at 25
cents per bushel. Bring in your oats.
Examine the Flying Dutchman
Sulkey Plow at Berg 4 Larson.
EgA car load of fine old Hennesy has
just been received at the Union House.
1t is fine thing for dysentary.
Hats, Hats, Hats All kinds suita-
BILE for all classes, at Whidden Bros.
IWe have for sale a few good farm
work horses. Davis & Pickett.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1885-07-17

1t was Valley City boy, who, when
told to go down town aud get a dozen
of eggs, aimlessly asked: "What kind
ofeggs doyou want?-Farmers Alliance.
The report comes from Logan County
that Messrs. E. r. Weed and Owen
Parkes ''treed'' a herd Of fifteen head of
buffalo on Section 10 last week. and the
last heard of the boys they were still on
the trail.-Steele Herald.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1885-07-17
Around Town.
Wheat, "a cents.

Wheat, "a cents.
Sheriff Pinkerton is attending court
at Valley City.
Register Smart and Judge Clark are
now luxuriating in neat, new turnout.
Mrs. Charles Husel's father, T. G.
Phillips, died at Bay City, Michigan,
Sunday.
A lady III the WMdden party at Dew
lis Lake. caught a pickerel weighing
thirteen pounds.
Minnesota parties have rented the
Dakota house for year, and will keep
a boarding house.
o. F. Forde, of Lee, was in town
Tuesday, expressly to renew his sub
scription to the COURIER.
DR.. Newell's new drug store is nearly
completed, and will be an ornament to
the town. and credit to the builder.
Heavy hail storms in Nelson county,
Wednesday. a few thousand acres of
wheat hurt, but no serious consequences.
Miss Isadore J. Smart,who has been
visiting her brother, Mr.. H. p. Smart,
has returned home, to Pembroke, Me.
Miss Jennie Hodggins, of Virginia
City, New. IS visiting relatives at Mr..
Fred. Thomson's, and will remain here
all summer.
Editor j. Morley Wyard. of the Car
rington News, and wife, with Mr.. and
Mrs. z. A. Clough. visited Cooperstown
this week. and assisted in the Tuesday
evening concert.
The Madison (Wis.) Democrat has
some pleasant little obituaries on the
members of the Dakota party that spent
the Fourth at that point, although tie
democracy was in the minority.
Monday, the Goth inst. picnic will
be held, by the Methodist Episcopal
Aid society. in Qvale's timber, by the
Sheyenne river. Rev. F. NJ. Rockwell,
ana Rev. Christ. Omann, of Moorhead,
will be present. All are invited.
F. Brown, c. H. Frost, R. Pinkerton,
John X. Olson, Gunder johnson. Ole
Ellefson. Alex. Nicoll, I. N. Glider
hus, Rolleff Johnson, NJ. Butler, j..
Simpkins. H. Chamberlain, G. Husel,
Frank Hunter, liver jacobson and
Allan Plnkerton went to court at Val
ley City, Monday.
v A fine sidewalk has been built in front
of the court house, and leading up to
the entrance, with convenient hitchlng
posts for horses. The latter ornaments
will serve to protect the shade trees
that Will surround the building.
DR.. II. w. Schultze, who has been
visiting relatives in Cooperstown return
ed to Baltimore. Md, last week. He
will return in the spring. The doctor
is delighted with the climate, and
the coureesies he received at the hands
OF many citizens.
Byron Andrlls and wife returned from
Towner county last week, and will be-
come residents of Cooperstown. He
says, in Towner county wood is worth
SIS per cord-coal in proportion. while
groceries are luxuries Which only the
wealthy can enjoy. He has resigned
his commission as clerk of the district
court.
Lakes of genuine water are not what
they Are cracked up to be. Two fami-
lies were drowned at Mlnnetonka, Sun
day, by the capsizng of a small steamer;
while on the Fourth. Banker Pickett and
the Editor were drowned, on the cut. |
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1885-07-17

NoTIcE OF FINAL PRooF-Land Office at Fargo,
D. T., June goth. 1883.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of his intention to make
entry l: thereof on the 18th day Of August, 1885,
viz Boic II. Leine. D. S. No. 1887, for the "
ne . Sc J: ne \ and NE sc K of sec. ls, tp.
145n, T. COW. ana names e the following as his wit
Albert a. Coleman, Baltcs G. Bound, all of Will
low postohce, Grisyss county, d. 7.
The testimony Of claimant and witnesses to be
taken before the judge of the district court. in
lis absence. John n. Joryensen, clerk of the dis.
ilc, court, u, Coomrstown. Griggs county. D. T.,
on the 18th day Of August A. D1SS5. at his office.
HORACE AUSTIN, Register.
jacobson & Ole, attorneys. $3.50
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1885-07-17
To Whom II Nav Concern.

To Whom It May Concern.
Hereafter the Cooper Townsite COM
pany will not he responsible for any,
thing purchased OH their account except
by written order signed by one of the
company.
COOPER TcwNs1TE COMPANY.
BY II. G. COOPER.
Dated June 9th, 1854.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1885-07-17

~ $50 Lbs. Of Baggrge Checked Free. FARE
ALWAYS AS LOW AS THE LOWESTl For Time
Tables, Through Tickets, etc, call upon the near
est Ticket Agent or write to
s. +. BOYD,
Cicn' Tkt. & Pass ASt.. Minneapolis, MINI
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1885-07-17
Notice..

\ brown mare on the farm of W.
Bradford, section "a, town 146, range 81. .
on June "a The owner IS requested to
prove property, pay expenses and take
her away. w. BRADFORD.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1885-07-17
100000

To loan ON approved real estate securi-
ties by Bank of Cooperstown, agents
for Corbin Banking company.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1885-07-17

side, in Lake Mendoza, and the popular
Register of Deeds of Barnes preserved
his sarcastic smile, only by being swad-
died in rubber blankets-water proof.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-02-13

lu,ssouri Republioas.
The ingenious Yankees Of Vermont
lare deyising scheme for making known
lto fsrmers the signal service weather : e.
iport for the day. Tie railroad engines
ARE to do the talking and give the news
IA they run through the country by
whistles. There are to be six series Of
whistles, numbered in order: No.
lmeans fair weather for the next seven
|reen hours from fxcd hour: No. >
probably foul weather; No. 3. first lair
|and then changing 20 foul; No 4, foul
to fair; No. 5, irregular vari.
labie No 6. unreasonable frosts or cold
waves. Every farmer. by having key
lot signals. will know how 70 intercepted
Them and so be able 10 make his arrange
memts for the day.
| The plan Is 80 simple and feasible thai
III might be made general in All ihickiy
settled regions, or on all railroad lines
lAt present. farmers, the persons mosi
in weather representations
lnever get the reports ill they are day
oId aud Of no value.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-02-13

Kansas City news
WAsHfScrox. Jan. s.-Not long ago
Garland hit Butler pretty hard That 10
10 say, be got q very good one on him,
and Butler laid for the Senator from Ar
kansas. Knowing Carisnd's fondness
for candy, he procured some caramels
and also some cubes OF brown soap,
which. when wrapped in their tissue
paner. precisely resembled 70 the eye the
carameIs. Butler knew that IL be tried
10 put the cubes Of soap on on Garland
he would fail. as the latter was, OF course,
on the alert 50 far a. be Was concerned
SO Vooi hees Of Indiana, who sits next 70
Garland, was chosen for the confederate.
Said Butler 10 Voorhees,: .Here are
two genuine caramels- These others are
cubes Of soap. Go to your seat, lay the
soap cubes on your desk. eat the genuine
caramels. put your trust In Providence'
and saw nothing VOORHEES, did a ne
was told. Garland observed the cubes
on the desk, and eaw that VOORHEES, was
eating something with m evident relish.
.Bello," said Garland. what are you
eafingfv
.I've got cold aud I'm eating some
candy replied Voorhees,, very much a6-
sorbed IN some papers in his hands
Garland looked At the cosnterfeit.
wistfully for moment. "Hum, he said
finally, A. he picked one up. live got
something Of s cold myself and.he pop
ped the piece Of soap into his mouth:
There Was crunching Of HE jaws snc
he saw lie was caught VOORHEES, watch
ell him out OF the tail OF his eye. g dio
dozen other Of The old boys sitting around
Garland knew he was under fire, but be
was determined not 10 finch. Anei
chewing his soap for a moment be look
ed up al VOORHEES, with The inimitable al
OF innocent earnestness that 10 character
istic OF him, and softly asked: "Do YOU
eat many Of these things when you have
cold?" AZ Garland kept on chewing
an almost impercepsible strip OF latbe'
formed on his lips VOORHEES, became
alarmed and went to Butler That fel
low is actually eating that stun. Why
IL will kill him. won't II p s'S-o-c-o-c.
drawied Butler, don't reckon any thing
will kill that man"
Garland was game he finished M
soap. and no man could say that be look
ed . II he didn't enjoy il.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-02-13

Ed. Comm :-Quite On interest Il felt
here yet In the recent debate between
w. r Simmons. on the part Of The Reg
nlar Bap:ists, and Rev. Jas Evanss %
the part Of the so-caIled Christian church.
Bro. Evans. We believes acknowledges
his defeat like . gentleman and good
Christian would, but some Of his friends
are numerous In their explanations Of t.
One SAYS bro. Evans had mill In bic
head the mill referred being the saw
and grist mill Of Cooper b Sons. Bro.
Evans Il blessed with good head, yet
we must say II il was - large - the one
who made this excuse thinks bis Il. Il
wouldn't hold the saw carriage The
wise gentleman who made the excuse
Gays Franks challenge 10 still open, and
IL Frank will get permission from his
church TO debate the points in question,
this man Of great wisdom will furnish :
man to debate with him. Frank says
that his challenge Is still standing and II
the good Czmpbellites will prove BY the
Bible that be, or any person, must have
Authority from men 10 debate religious
questions, he will obtain the authority
and defy the whole Casnpbellite church
on these points-
Measles and mumps ragged In this To-
cAlity till few days ago, when case Of
smallpox made iis appearance at the
stave bucker OF Johnston & Chenoweth,
since which people have not thought Of
measles or mumps-
The Literary Society organized st The
Harris School-house last Fall died Of
bad weather and poor shoes- - Couldn't
III be revived now7
A revival n the New Liberty n. y.
church has been In full blast for three
weeks Finy members have been 3D.
ded to the church. and quite . number
converted We look for general clean
ing mp OF the moral character Of that
ne;ghsorhood now. II needed L.
TALKBa.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-02-13

Louisville Courier-Jou ournal: Mr.. @.
A. Dalton, superintendent Of the Sc.
Louis Airline. has rendered his resigna-
liior. to take effect on the 14sh- He will
BE succeeded Dy Mr.. r. s. Miner, who
has been engaged for twenty-one years
working his way from the bottom round
Iof the ladder On the Wabash system.
During the past two years ne has been
general superintendent Of that portion
or the Wabash system west Of the Mis-
lsissippi river. embracing LOO miles Of
road. He il regarded a. one Of the best
railroad men ia the West. and the selec-
tion indicates determination 10 give the
Airline an opportunity to get out %
the wilderness-
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1885-02-13

The action Of the Senate 10 passing the
Cu;Iom Interstate Commerce bill makes
ii reasonably certain that there will %
no legislation in Congress at this session
on this important subject The House
has SHOWN its preference for the Reagan
bill, and il u no more likely 70 acreps
the Culiom measure - : substitute than
the Senate IL 20 recede from its position
and ADOPT the conclusions Of the other
branch The interests Of the commercial
world seem to be Of less account 20 tho
average Congressman than the success of
: personal or : party idea--Evansvills
Courier.