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The Portland daily press., 1891-02-07
Tried to Lynch tae Doctor.

VIENNA, February Ga family Of five
phaxiated last night by fumes from d stove.
The family mad been watching sick child
On learning that all were dead the pOpulace
tried to lynch the doctor attending the child.
alleging that he had given them poisoned
medicine.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-07

Mornlng-Better care Of orchards, j. w. True,
Walter Ballentlne, State College. Fruit growing
In Aroost00k. Hon James Nutting Perham
Afternoon--Fruit culture, It's possibilities ia
Maine, ID. III. knowlton, rarmDgtOn. Supple
mented by shost speeches on INEXPENSIVE means
fertilizlDg by DR.. George NJ. Twltchell Professor
L. D. Winsl0w and Othrrs.
Evening Paper by W. II. Allen, gardener and
h0rtlculturaist, Insane Asylum, Augusta and
one or more other speakers.
SO far as time will permit opportunity will
be given for asking questions and discussion
OF the several papers as they are presented.
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-07
Typographical survey Of Maine.
Especial to the Press.l

WASHINGTON, February Elm the sundry
civil appropriation bill which has been con-
sidered in the House this week is this item
for Maine
For triangulation. topography and hydro
graphy of the coast of Maine and to the in
ternatioual monument, and including the
Kennebec river to Augusta, three thousand
dolloro
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-07
LEGISLATIVE NOTICE.

yTyHE Committee on Commerce VIII Give a hear
III ing, Friday. Feb. 20, at p. M, at their room
al tne state House. Augusta. upon tho petition of
the stock holders of the Kennebunk River to
amrnd th,i ch ,rt relative to closing gates.
Same place and time, hearing upon the petition
Of w. M, Walker for permission TO build wtarf
into tide water at York, Me. feb7sntd
The Portland daily press., 1891-02-07
Disasters In China .

SAN Francisco, February Ga letter
from Shanghai gives the details of terrible
floods and famine which have prevailed re-
Gently In the interior districts of northern
China. In Wen Chuan the loss Of life will
reach fully 1000. Immediately following the
floods at Pei Chang fire broke out and de-
str0yed 30 houses. In three other places
houses were burned to the number Of 200.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20

ing every time. The next business was
the election of directors for the ensuing
year. Some of the old ones were re-
elected, but quite Il number were told
to 60 and sin no more. Long Johnw
told that he was better adapted to at
tending his turnip patch, than manag-
ing large B. 5. A., and rs to W. T..
McC. they did not think his strength
and health should be taxed by such in
ferior work. They want to keep hin,
in good condition for the next congress
sional campaign, his brilliant interlect
should not be wasted even in making
state laws, but should be called up
higher. see? F. Greenland thew thought
was pretty good man on the whole,
but that the duties of sheriff woulc suf.
fer if he should be elected, so they
dropped him through the hole. The
new members are E. Sellwood, Johr
Heugbton, T.C. Knapp, John Arm
strong and Chas. Nelson.
| CocKLE BURR.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20

INTEREST," NC, ELEGANT AND USE
FuL.-Peterson for April deserves all
there titles; for it is a number of
more than ordinary excellence. This
magazine stands among the foremost
to-day as a purveyor of frst-class
literature, while as fashion guide
and instructor in home decoration
and housekeeping generally, it has no
equal. "Tantalizing" and "Her
Winged Acquaintance" are excep-
tionally charming pictules. Besides
numerous dress patterns and needle
work designs, there are two double
fashion plates showing every variety
of new costumes for Spring. The
stories are all good, several of them
of unusual merit, notlceably "Han-
nah-A Friend" by r. c. V. Mey-
ers, and a beautifully illustrated tale
by Anna NJ. Dwight, called "Twixt
His Coming and Going" Minna
Irving has an exquisite poem entitled
"The Old Virginia Reel" There
are couple of excellent illustrated
papers, one on the Palm Tree, and
another, A walk through a Glass
Mandatory. Terms: Two Dollars
per year. Send S cents for sam
pie copy. Address, PETERsoN's
MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, Pa.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20

1t is time to begin to save eggs for
Easter.
The Hope scribe called as usual.
Thomas Curtis has moved his house
from Barnes county to the old home.
stead on the river, q distance of five
miles, with 16 horses.
A tail end of blizzard struck us last
Tuesday afternoon, but just the same
the surprise party at our genial p. NJ.
residence was we'll attended, consider
ing the night. The evening entertain
ment consisted of dancing and playing
games. There was some excellent sing
ing done by Mrs. Atchison and Miss
Tena Stewart and good supper was
one of the features of the evening. 1t
was not till early dawn that the merry
makers thought it was time to 60
home.
I see by the COURIER that Dad is
alive yet.
There was a boy came to Fred Neus-
ted's residence last Saturday evening,
and he has come to stay. He weighs
eleven pounds, mother and baby is in
good health and Fred is better.
Alex Park, A. johnson, w. Martin.
Jas. Spencer, and the Misses johnson
were the guest Of our P. M. and family
Sunday last. This same crowd of
young folks, including the Misses
Atchison called on Mr.. S. j. Pound in
the afternoon and the candy and the
cookies went around freely.
Walter Martin is making the Canyon
boys visit.
Betsey the trotting mare is quiet sick,
and is under the doctors care.
Chas. Palfrey, Neil Stewart, called
on us Monday night.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20
Notice of Lease Of
School Lands.

The following described common
schools lands situate Ill the county of
Griggs, State of North Dakota, will be
offered for lease ut public auction to
the highest bidder ut tho courthouse in
Cooperstown, in said county, between
the hours of 10 o'clock M and o'clok
p. m, commen cling Monday, May 1s,
A. d. 1891, and continuing until all such
lands arc leased When all lands here
matter described that have not hcrcto-
fore been leased, or upon which tho
leases have not already expired or been
forfeited arc offered for lease, the leas-
ing of further lands shall be adjourned
by the county board Of appraisal to
such day or days as may be decided
upon by the board subsequent to the
forfeiture or expiration Of such leases,
when they shall then be offered tor
lease for the balance of the term of
Yeas for which they were formerly
leased.
All lands not heretofors
leased will be leased for term
|of five years Tracts heretofore
leased until September 1, 1891, that are
rs-advertised and released will be-
leased until September /, 1891, as for
one year. The annual rental Of nll
lands must be paid in advance. All
lands at present broken and cultivated
may be cultivatedfby the lessee. All
unbroken lands can be leased for mea-
dow and pasturage purposes only.
Each bid will be for the annual rental,
per acre, of the whole tract offered
No bid will be entertained that is below
five (5) per centum of the appraised
valuation per acre of lands that are cul-
tivated, OF below two and one half (24)
per centum of the appraised valuation
of unbroken lands, us returned by the
county board of appraisal for this
pn,ynfu
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20
H4ANN AFFORD.

A. NJ. Sinclair is through teaching
school at Hannaford for this winter,
but we expect him back next summer
Halver Sorenson took flying trip
northwest.
Chas. Peterson had girl along
when he was out driving last summer.
H. H. Groven, saw it in newspaper
that there is going to be n law SO that
they have to get a receipt from the
minister, in order to get original pack
ages.
John Brake is fixing up his peddling
box, and intends to run opposition with
the North Dakota merchant, but X.
Stce says he has to stay home and tend
to the hall.
Mrs. CRosscAT.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20

South Dakota announces she will
raise $4,000 for the Worlds Fair
in 1893 by special assessments of
counties, as tax of one-half mill
can be voted for this purpose. 1t is
doubtful if this amount will be real
lied, but North Dakota hopes her
southern sister will secure enough to
make good display as every por
ton Of tie Northwest should be we'll
represented.-Argus.
It is all right for our southern
neighbor to raise money for fitting
display at the Worlds Fair, but If
she would raise $4,000 for the fair
business, and the other 100000 for
providing seed, ETC., for her desti-
tute farmers, there would be some
sense in it. North Dakota farmers are
in a better condition today than those
of South Dakota, yet they think
$4,000 will make a large enough
display at the Worlds Fair. Don't
put on too much style away from
home, and then send out parties beg
ging for seed wheat.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20
COMMUNICATION.
HELENA, N. d., March 18th, 1901

HELENA, N ~, N1uICu 11lu, 4COJ :.
EDITOR COURIER:
As you were not at the meet
ing of the Griggs County Blooded Stock
Association to report proceedings, I
will try and give you few pointers.
The meeting was called to order by w.
T. McCulloch, tho man from Jessie.
believe 1t is the rule of associations of
this kind to elect q chairman to preside
over the meeting, but in this case w. L.
went right into business calling for ro
ports, and in the mean time you could
hear different ones of the stock holders
remarks, ''are we going to elect a
chalrman!" After the business had
proceeded for quite time some one
askedyfhe man from Bismarck (who
though he had inherited the position Of
chairman during life), if it would not be
in order to elect chairman pretty soon
Well yes, he says, they could if they
wanted to. He had hardly got the
words out before one of his admirers
nominated him and another seconded
it, and the motion put by the clerk, a
man who had no more right to act as
clerk than McC. had as chairman and
who thought he. was born in the purple
for the Office during life, and he was
declared elected by not more than one
tenth of the shares present, no one else
getting a chance to make nominations.
Oh, the gall of some men. The matter
of the craftsmanship disposed of w. S.
Hyde took the floor and in ringing
speech scored the outgoing board of
directors for their many misdeeds dur
ing the last year. Several of the board
tried to jump on him and chaw his
neck while making his speech but were
held in check until he got through. AT
ter taking his seat there was quite for
one moment-hardly gave us time to
get our breath before the cyclone struck.
On it cane like q northwest blizzard
with a Texas norther tied to its tail.
The blizzard was bowling outside, but
it was hot inside the little schoolhouse.
First the chairman took a shy at him.
then Hemmingson. then Greenland and
John Mills, all tried to knock him out
but it was no use for he came up snail-
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20
ASIITABULA-.

struct water in my well in the barn
at five feet, and the purest kind of. ma
tural spring water at that, ''none Of
your alkali water in this" and plenty
of it too. Now let the blizzards
whistle and howl; with water in one
end, and hay NOW in the other, can
pull off my coat and do my chores in
royal style. I wish you all could enjoy
the same advantage.
springis at the door, and hardly
know where winter was.
The notorious Mckinley bill is to
blame for not having any blizzards this
winter, it even effected the "pola,
region"
Our postmaster is in Valley City
again for u few days.
Dan.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20

the middle of April and even in May
"a late spring and big crops. Indi-
cations point to a late spring, we
have lots of snow now, and it is pre-
dicted that we shall have more yet
and abundance of moisture after
springs opens up. Seeding will be
two or three weeks later this year
than it was last. When we have a
late spring in this country we nearly
always have good crop outlook
Certainly the outlook is brighter thi:
year. Let every farmer keep stiff
upper lip, put in all they can ane
they will hit it all right this time.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20
$l.5OPER ANNU1
get it, who knows: maybe you couldn't
drive me out of Dakota with a club.

drive me out of Dakota with a club.
Mrs. Browns, Colorado letter, in last
weeks Courier was very readable and
entertainining, hope she will further
the COURIER readers with interesting
pen sketches of her trip.
Oh didn't think any of the time that
the Missouri river was in any danger
of being consumed by fire this winter.
We have for our part never question:
ed MIR. McCullocn's honesty, only
thought him somewhat misguided and
ultra in his political creed, other-
wise he's all right.
Say Dad! What allied you last week,
didn't have an attack of the Jim jams
did you?
Oh H., have you also misadvertently
been treading ON somebody corns, 1t
would seem SO. DO be more careful,
do.
We are glad to see that our old friend
Walter has been honored by being cleo
ted pounamastor by his appreciative
fellow townsmen. TO be sure, Walter
may have preferred to have been elcc-
ted to the office Of governor of North
Dakota, but then all things come to.
him that waits, and maybe il Walter.
waits long enough he will get there.
Victory is its own reward"
CHRIS x.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20


AS the first of April draws nigh
the time when springtime just about
commences in North Dakota, farmers
are commencing to ponder over the
question: What is the outlook for
a crop the coming season? Is the
prospect any brighter than it was
last year? We think it is. Old timers
who have been in North Dakota for
ten or fifteen years predict wet sea-
son. In 1881-2-3 We had just such
a winter as we have now experienced.
Bare ground up till about February
and then heavy snow storms up to
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20

The popular edition of the session
laws passed by the late legislature,
will be published and bound in a
convenient form by the first of April
by the Bismarck Tribune at the
moderate price of IS cents. The
volume this year will be bound in
more convenient form than last year.
Everybody should. become familiar
with the laws of this state and should
not neglect this opportunity of get
ting them at very small cost. All
orders left at this office will be
promptly filled.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20

The Dawson Times seems to be a
sort of free thinker. 1t does not hes
itate to speak out in meeting, and the
way it goes for the alleged corrupt
gang at Steele is caution to snakes.
The Steele people ought to be willing
to put up something to have it sink
into quietude. Such reputation as
the Times gives the Steele people
would not be much Of boomer for
down east people to settle in Kidde,
county.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20

The Sheldon Enterprise, one of the
neatest little journals in the state has
just started on its seventh year. In
announcing Vol. Tit very indepen-
IDENTIFY say that it is not indebted to
its patrons for the simple reason that
it gives value received, and it winds
up by saying that it don't owe any
more that it can pay, and feels ex-
ceedingly well. Success to the En-
terprise.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20
7 H E G. o U R | E R
uBL1sHED. EVERY FRIDAY EVENING
PERCY R. TRUBsHAw,
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER.
Official DIRECTORY,

STATE OFFICERS.
Governor-A. H. Burke.
Lieut.. Governor-Roger Allin.
Secretary-John Fliuie.
Audltor-John P. Bray.
Treasurer L. e. Booker.
snperintendent Of Public 1nstruction-John
Attorney General-C. A. N. Spencer.
Supreme Court Judges-Guy c. H. Corliss
Alfred Wallin, j. n. Bartholomew.
Railroad Commiss oners--Geo H. Walsh
George Harmon, Andrew slotten.
Commissioners of Labor-H. II. Helgesen.
Commissioner of Insurance-A. L. Carey.
Congressman-M. n, johnson.
Judge District Court, Fifth District --Roderick
Rose. of Jamestown.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20
WILLOW.

Tho prospect for favorable crop
season for this part of North Dakota
brightens with each succeeding day as
spring draws nigh pace, have al
ready imbibed nearly sufficisncy of
courage to enable me to tarry here yet
a while, and make another good try for
one of our old time crops, and If we
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20
COUNTY OFFICERS.

Commissioners R. G. Cooper, chairman. G.
Il. Moseley, II. v. Stafford, Nes Hemmingson
Andrew Tcrfn.
Register of Deeds-Rollef Berg.
Clerk Of District Court-O. D. Purinton.
Sheriff.. Greenland.
District Attorney-W. II. ca Teton.
Tress.rer-Anton Engcr.
Anditor-P. A. Megard.
Surveyor-Martin A. Ueland
Supt. of Schools-Dr. II T. Kerr.
County Jndge-Peter u. Nelson
Corcner-Dr. Kerr.
Commissioners of Insanlty-Peter E. Nelson,
I. II. Kerr and w. II. Carleton.
Justices of Peace-I. l.. Warna, Cooperstown,
1Ghn &c Hngens II. Romness: Alonzo Ellis, Willow;
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20

The North Dakota republican pa
pers are commencing to catch on to
the popular wave that is now sweep
ing over the United States. The
Turtle Mountain Star now comes out
for Blaine and reciprocity.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1891-03-20
DEVILS CANYON.

1t is time to begin to save eggs for
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-18

ANXIOUS EXPECTATION. >
There as Increasing Tension Be
tacee'a The Chinese Government
and Foreign Ministers. 20 -o-
(By Cabie.) " '-'

SHANGHAI, Aug. IA serious
state Of political affairs exists in
China and the combined fleets of
the powers may be called upon at
any moment to take effective action
In this city great excitement pre-
walls at the increasing tension be-
tween the Chinese authorities ard
the foreign ministers. The former
are obstinate in their refusal to re-
dress the injury done to
foreigners, during the recent
riots. There is no reason to doubt
that if the authorities do not yield
concentrated action by the lcombin-
ed wsrs vessels is imminent. 1t is
known that the foreign ministers
have been compelled to inform the
Chinese government that a joint
naval demonstration of an efec-
tive nature, in which the
French, American, British and
German squadron will take part
will be ordered in the near
future unless speedy reparation is
made for the injuries, outrages, and
abuses complained of.~by the minis
ters of the powers. Naturally the
foreign population ofth;s city, being
aware of the firm stand taken by
the ministers, and having knowl
edge of the ulJimatum sent to the
Chinese government, it is in a stat,
of anxious expectation which vii
continue until the reply of tn
Chinese government is made known
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-18
BREAD CIR BLOOD.
The, Rejoicing of the Working Men
Was Premature.
(Py Cable

I LONDON, Aug. IA report
that the German government had
determined to reduce corn duties
was received with rejoicing, on Sun
day, especially in the manufacturing
districts. 1t proves to be premature,
and the reaction among the poor
was heart-rending. Devices have
beeT seized by the police at Chem
ritz with the legend BREAD or
Blood" and evidently to be used
in a procession. The devices were
destroyed. Nearly all the German
refugees are absent from London,
attending the Labor Congress at
Brussels.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-18

BOSTON BEATS NEW YORK.
Winners at Saratoga and Gutenberg
and &uggers on the Diamonds.
- (By the United Press.)
SARATOGA.

SARATOGA, N. Y.,sAugust IT,
The: races postponed from Saturday
were run to-day under favorable
auspices. The weather was de-
lightful; the track in good condition
and the grandastand well filled. Z
First race, purse $500, Maiden
2 year olds, 81 furlongs: Actor
first, Spencoline second, The Queen
third. Time 1.10. = y "
Second race, the Beverwyck
stakes, one mileand 1-16: Prince
Royal first, Santiago second. Only
two entries. Time 2.O2aa. g.Ef
Third race, the Congress Hall
stakes, I Of a mile heats; First
heat. Los Angeles first, St. Charles
second, Orinoco third. Time LII.
Second heat, Los Angeles first. St.
Charles second, Orinoco 'lnrd.
Time 1.16a. ra.s.4....o s15y vsI
Fourth race Il miles: Red Eel
low first, Uncle Bob second, Valera
third. Time 2.O9a.
Fifth race, Z furlongs. Luella
B first, Centaur second, Annie S
third. Time 1907
/ 5s*t GUTTENBURG.
GUTTENBURG, y. j., Aug. IT,
The races here this afternoon re
suited as follows:
First race, 4 furlongs: Natalie
first, Petulant (colt) second, Elk
celenza (flly) third. Time 49aa,
Second race; furlongs: Rance
cas- first, Climax second, Whit
Nose third. TimeIl:2155.
Third race, 5 furlongs: Dixi
first, Salisbury second, Ecstnc.
third. Time 1929 --o 4sa
Fourth race, 8 furlongs: Ker
wood first, Autocrat second, Long
ford third. Time l:505a. att
Fifth race, l mile: Black Thor
: first, Jay Quel second, Theodosiu
! third. Time 1:44.
Sixth race, / mile: Ballston- frs
Adelinas second, Quibbler thir'
Time l:444l..a Al. ,1...s -...3 a -...'' .<8.-sl
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-18
WHEAT GOING U P.
The Price of Wheat Shows an Unu-
sual Advance. fr - 8
(By United Press. !

BALTIMORE, Aug. 17.-The. ex-
citement on Change today bears
no abatement. December wheat
opened at IL rs, advanced to 1.l8
and fell again to 1.15 rs, where it
remained, at P. m. August and
September wheat was steady. There
were very few bidders, and holders
Of wheat are not disposed to sell.
One of the strong incidentals of the
pending increase in prices of cereals
IS the advance in -four. This sta
plehas increased Is cents barrel
since Thursday. Gambrill's went
up 40 cents on Saturday and 25
cents to-day. Other marketable
brands have advanced the full u
I
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-18
FIRE IN SANFORD.
Monger's Hotel Burned Down Sun.
day Might.
Especial to State Chronicle.

Especial to State Chronicle.
SANFORD, N. c., Aug. II. '9e.-
At five minutes to II o'clock last
night J. NJ. Monger's hotel was
burned at this place. The build
ing was burned down in thirty-fve
minutes. Supposed to be covered
by insurance; we don't know for
what amount. Three other build
ings were burned of little value.
Scott's brick building caught on
fire but was put out.
+ CAMERON, N. c., Aug. IT,
Monger's hotel at Sanford was
burned down Sunday night. The
fire was, caused by the explosion O
a lamp. Loss about 4,5OO; insur
ance $4,000, Three negro houses
were also burned
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1891-1893, 1891-08-18
Austria vii, Gene to the Worlds
Fair.
(By Cable.)

T Vienna, Aug. 1.-THE foreign
committee of the Chicago Fair have
met everywhere in Austria with as
surances Of solid support. The vi
ennese chamber Of commerce and
the Society Of Trades, the latter a
powerful factor in Austrian COM
merce, have assured the committee
men of the hearty cooperation
and influence to secure a fine dis
play of Austrian work in science,
mechanics and art. The Secretary
of Trades has resolved to send a
large delegation of its members to
Chicago. The manufacturers in
the smalltowns have shown q strong
disposition to fulfill the wishes Of
the delegates. The. committee will
spend a short time in Holland and
Belgium before returning to London
'.en their way to the United States