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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

An Awkward Interruption
There was moment of awkward IN
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

heve me. brt the itching would increase. During
DAY time l had DO rest was all broken up. bcr-
vous 10 the highest degree, and nearly driven to
despair. AT that time read about the CrTIcrRA
REMEDIES. intended to try them. and dropped the
doctors. <Jfer applying CuTicuRA had pe
first nicAts rest Tor sererai reeks. Us.rg the
CuTrcuRA, CuTicuRA Soar. aud CuTIcuRA Re-
SOLVENT, with proper Judgment. my condition
improved slowly but eurely DAY BY day, until after
three 10 four months use OF them l was cured
Our minister, Rev. J. q. Perraut, in Mandan.
knows and know. how suffered. Any one
may write 10 him and he viii certify 10 tie truth
% this testimonial.
L. Il. sTEINBRUECK, Nandan, North Dakota.
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03

grown worse ana worse
on me in spite OF oil nedi-
cal treatment. My eopdi-
ton was unbearable. Ny
legs were swollen, my
arms were raw, my face
and neck full of eruption.
which made me scratch
until nay whiekers were
soaked and pasted with
the sickly fluid. l could
hardly bear my clothing.
When night came 1 WAS
afraid TO go to bed, no
sleep would come 10 re-
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
ACCOUNTING ECZEMA
Awful Suffering. Driven Almost In.
sane by Doctors. Tried Cuticura.
Relief Immediate. Entirely
Cured In 4 Months.

suffered with the dreadful eczema for over six
months, during which time had consulted three
doctors. and this tormentng skin disease had
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-08-03
Cuticura Resolvent

The new Bleed ard Skin Purifier and greatest OF
Humor Remedies, inteFnslly. eleanees the blood Of
al Impurities and poisonous elements. while CuTf-
otRs. the great skin Cure. and Cur .CuEs Soar, an
exaoisite SKIN Purifier and Bsausiher. exteraa. /,
clear Ne skin OF every trace Of disease.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
ATTEMPTED HOUSE BREAKING
Mr.. PIattenberg's Residence
Visited by a Bold
Burglar.
Arrangements Being Made
for a Grand New
Years Ball.
Suicide of a Young Man
at FargO-Local
BrevitieS.

n'unsuccessful attempt was made to
force an entrance into Phillip Platten-
berg's house Sunday. Shortly before
eleven o'clock, heavy set man, wearing
dark cloth coat appeared at the front
door and began to try the lock and de-
mand admittance. The occupants Of
the house were Mrs. Plattenberg and
children, and Mrs. Amelia Grupe. The
latter ordered the intruder off the prem.
ises and threatened to call her husband,
but the would be house breaker. seemed
to know that there was no man in
the house and refused to leave.
When asked his name he said MY names
all right" He is described as evidently
to disguise his voice. After
trying the front and rear doors, and being
unable to gain entrance, he finally left.
The ladies had a revolver in the house.
but it was stiff from disuse and they
we're unable to tire it. They promise,
however. that any further attempt to
break into the Plattenberg residence
will be met with warm reception. Mr..
is at present in Portland en-
gagged in contractors work. Mrs. Grupe
is widow lady living with the family,
and it is unnecessary to state that all
were greatly alarmed at the persistent
efforts Of the man to get into the house.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
A Card From DR.. Archibald.

Referring to the probability of a
change IN the superintendency of the
North Dakota hospital after the new ad
ministration begins, which contingency
has been mentioned in the Bismarck
Tribune and Fargo Argus, DR.. Archibald
in card to the latter paper says:
Shonld the new administration see fit
to advise change in the affairs of this
hospital either upon party grounds, or
for the best interest o. the hospital; the
governor or those especially interested
will not necessarily have even a slight
struggle to have matters as they please,
at least so far as ! am personally con-
cerned, but should this thing of ma
tionality become factor should
think that would be different. We have
now the institution in good shape to turn
over to our successor and no one could
do 50 more gracefully and IN many re-
spects more gladly than I. as. after all,
the conscientious discharge of duty in a
work Of this kind is far from beirg fairly
compensated for with all the contingent
circumstances of the responsibility and
care. will patiently await the hour of
my decapitation, officially speaking, and
thanking you again for your kind con-
sideration and good words for our man
agement, l am very truly yours.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01

believe that at the present time, as the
result Of experience with prohibition,
there are only so persons in that county
who are in favor Of state prohibition.
Such an attempt is most certai aly calcu-
lated to awaken contempt in all fair
minded men.
Permit me to submit some figures for
consideration. In round numbers. Walsh
county gave majority OF 600 IN favor OF
constitutional prohibition One year af-
ter that the republican party came be-
fore the people with a platform in which
they pledged themselves to stand by con
stitutional prohibition, and Walsh
county gave the candidates Of that party,
running on that platform, majority, in
round numbers, of 500 votes. This year
the republican party refused to insert
that same plank IN their platform, while
the peoples party went before the peo-
pie fully pledged to stand by prohibi-
tlon. Result number three was, that
Walsh county, which gave majority of
QUO for constitutional prohibition,
latter nearly year of experience
with the law" deliberately gave ma
lority OF 1900 votes for the candidates
of the party that pledged itself to stand
by prohibition, and against the party
that refused so to do. notwithstanding
one OF her own favorite sons was one of
the nominees of that party. Anti -prohlbi-
tionists are welcome to all the comfort
they can get out of these figures OF
course [ would not for one moment claim
that the prohibition question was the
only one that brought about that result;
but any one knowing the temper of the
population of that county on this ques-
ton will be forced to feel that it con
tributed its full share toward the result.
Respectfully.
SAMUEL f. Ryan.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
A Sad Case.
recovery.

Goodheart SpanRler, aged about 35,
died Saturday of typhoid fever. He
leaves wife, and two small children, the
Oldest about four years old. The family
is said to be in Strengthened circum-
stances and needing assistance. Mr..
Spangler was hard working laborer
who depended upon bis days work for a
living, and good deal of sympathy is
expressed for the family.
A brother of the deceased. George
Spangler, resides on farm near this
city, and he has gwen such help during
his brothers sickness as he could afford.
Other friends have also proffered as
slstance, and a purse was
raised a few days ago by
some of his acquaintances for the family
Of the sick man. A sister, Mrs. FREQ
Hing of Juneau, Wis, telegraphs that
she will be unable to attend the funeral,
which will therefore be held Sunday
afternoon, at the Presbyterian church at
2 o'clock. Interment will be at High
land Home cemetery.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
New Years Ball.

Members of the fire department say
the New Years dance to be given by
that organization will be the largest
and finest affair of the kind ever at
tempted in Jamestown. Preparations
are being made on large scale, and as
the several committees report the pro-
gram will be announced. Monday even
ing, January End, has been fixed upon as
the date and the ball will be held
at the Opera rink. The building is to
be artistically decorated for the occa-
sion, many new features being
added to previous efforts in this line.
Good music will he provided, and the
members of the several fire companies
will appear in uniform. Members Of all
military bodies will also be requested to
attend in uniform, giving brilliant
coloring to the festivities.
If the weather is favorable, parade
Of the department will occur in the
afternoon. The boys have not given a
ball for over two years, and ;nasmuch as
the companies are now all in good shape,
and a feeling of unity prevails, no pains
will be spared to make ;he coming event
great success in every respect.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
How Competition Helps.

E. j. Gleason of Spiritwood, the
rustling merchant and grain buyer was
in the city today. He says that Spirit
wood station has received 10000 bushels
of wheat SO far, this season, and he
thinks that about 10000 more tributary
to that point are still unmarketeG or this
amount $1,000 bushels are on one big
farm-the O'Brien farm Mr.. Gleason
says that be has made the station a
better market for grain this fall than any
other point IN the vicinity, having pur-
chased for his own elevator on a very
narrow margin. This year all com
panies are buying on a smaller margin
which at Spiritwood has been two cents.
This is less than ever before. The mar
gin bought on has generally been four
cents.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
Ice Rink Needed

The arrival of cold weather and the
spelling of the skating on the river by
snow again reminds all that skating
rink in jamestown would prove one of
the most attractive and best patronized
resorts during the long winter evenings
that could be furnished. An Ice rink is
the natural amusement place for winter
sport, in this climate, and with the
facilities for flooding ard freez-
ing, there is no place better
adapted for such an enterprise than here.
1t IS believed that it would be sure
paying investment also if properly man
aged. An ice rink would be patronized
by Young and old and would be the
center of much healthy amusement and
sociability now denied the people here.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
A Reception Proposed.

There is an effort being made to give
Gov.-Elect Shortridge a reception in
jamestown after the affair in Valley
City, on the 9Th of December. 1t is
intended to show the hospitality of the
city, and the good feeling generally that
prevails here towards the governor. A
great many people would be glad of the
opportunity OF meeting the first execu-
tive Of the state coming direct from the
ranks of the farming class 1t is intended
that the reception be given as general
one without any partisan or political
been decided upon, owing to the uncer-
talnty of Mr.. Shortridge's return from
the sOrth
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
The People Wanted HIM.

Gov Elect Shortridge was in St. Paul
last week on his way to Missouri, where
Mrs. Shortridge will visit with old friends
fora short time. A Pioneer Press re-
porter eudeavored to get the governor to
assign some reasons for his election as
governor OF North Dakota, state that
lutely proof against democratic or fusion
forces. Mr.. Shortridge declined to enter
into any lengthy explanation of the
causes that led to his election, content.
ing himself with remarking that the ma
jority Of the people of the state wanted
him, and that was all there was Of IT..
Mr.. Shortridge will visit Chicago before
returning to North Dakota, to look after
the states interests at the Worlds fair.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
A Wheat Case.

The Cooperstown Courier reports an
interesting law suit occurring at
Cooperstown. John Cain, Stutsman
county farmer about Oct. 10th, sold
a car of wheat on the track to W. D.
Marsh for $50 per bushel, but no delivery
was made OF the wheat. During the
evening of the day on which Cain sold
the wheat party named G. T. Whldden
shipped the wheat to Duluth without
any authority, so it was alleged. and the
wheat only graded mo grade" The
plaintiff then turned around and sued
the defendant for the difference in the
price and called for jury trial. After
due dellberation the Intelligent jury
brought in verdict for plaintiff for the
sum of $57.O7. The case was appealed
Attorney jacobson for plaintiff and
Attorney Bartlett for the defendant.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
A Fargo Suicide.

An unusual and somewhat mysterious
case OF suicide is reported from Fargo.
Morris Olson, a bright young man of 20
years, shot himself in the head some time
during Monday night, and the body was
found in Island park Tuesday morning.
Olson had been employed as an appren-
tice in the Argus composing room for
the past four and half years, and bore
an excellent reputation. He came to
this country alone from Norway, and
had succeeded IN securing fair educa-
ton, besides learning the printers trade.
He was not yet a member of the typo
graphical union, but expected soon to
complete his apprenticeship, and the
union has arranged for his funeral.
A sister of the unfortunate young man
lives at Helena, and his other relatives
are IN the old country. He seldom used
intoxicants, and was a most faithful
worker. Olson was respondent at times,
however, and is SAID to have received a
letter the day before his death, which
preyed upon his mind, and doubtless
caused the shooting. That suicide
was premedltated is evident from the
fact that all letters in Olson's room were
destroyed, and package of books was
marked for delivery to their owner. tits
also said he had frequently told his
friends that whenever life became too
great a burden he should end 1t with a
pistol, 1.-The easiest method of death"
No message was left to account for his
strange act.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
A Word of Explanation.

The recent letter of DR.. Archibald's A in
the Fargo Argus and which appeared
also in The Alert, was simply personal
and private card of thanks to the editor
of the Argus and not intended for publ
cation. The doctor states that he is not
personally acquainted with Mr.. Shaw,
but wished to acknowledge his kindness
for copy of the Argus in which there
was some matters of personal interest
and for the terms of praise 10 which he
had commended the doctors efficient ad-
mlnlstration.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01

about finished, the matter of the final
designs will probably be the principal
business before the board to have the
North Dakota exhibit typical OF the
state and Of it's resources, and conven-
tiOnal designs will be rigidly avoided.
There will be, besides the decoration and
display in the North Dakota building, an
exhibit to be made in the woman's
pavilion, in agricultural hall, in the
art building and IN a number of other
buildings on the grounds. The work Of
preliminary preparation OF the grains
and grasses from the northern part Of
the state, which has been in progress
under the experienced eye of J. A. Field
for three weeks past, will be completed
today and Mr.. Field probably go to
Fargo to help finish up there. The Her
aid says, this collection is one that the
state may we'll feel proud of, for the
board knows that it has no superior in
those states which had from one year to
eighteen months to collect their exhibits
instead of three months, as has our state
board.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
Mr.. Dlckey Protests.

Editor Alert:-As republican I wish
to enter my protest against any contest
or attempt Oh the part Of republicans ol
this state to contest the election of Mrs
Eisenhutf, upon any grounds whatever
The people Of this state have by their
votes selected this lady for this position
Any attempt on the part of any party to
thwart' the will of the people as expressed
at the polls is unwise and wrong. was
not in favor of Mrs. Eiseuhuth for this
position, but now that she has been
elected, l consider 1t my duty as law.
abiding citizen and good republican, to
object to any effort to prevent her enter
ing upon the duties of the office, and I
sincerely hope that no such effort will be
seriously made
Very respectfully,
ALFRED D1CKEY.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
Ready to Build a. Rink.

Editor Alert: In response to your
suggestion in your paper of Nov. 29th,
that an ice rink was needed in James
town, this winter, and would prove an
attractive and paying investment, I will
make the following offer: If the citizens
OF jamestown will guarantee the sale of
enough season tickets to pay the expense
OF making rink, rent of lumber, etc., I
will put one up, and run it ID first class
shape, and will look to the patronage
outside of the season tickets, to pay the
running expenses. If this proposition is
entertained at all, it will be necessary to
come to an understanding at once.
Very respectfully,
OSCAR ST. G. CHENERY,
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
Resubmission in South Dakota.

An associated press dispatch from
iankton says the poll of the next legis-
lature now beng made by the South Da-
kota democratic central committee on
the question of resubmisslon of the pro-
hibitory question by vote of the peo-
pie has been completed so far as thirty
one counties are concerned. The vote on
resubmission will probably stand on the
first ballot in these counties twenty. one
in senate for resubmission and ten
against: IN the house thirtv-two for and
twenty one against. The central COM
mittee now regard resubmission as al
most assured
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
ACCIDENT OR SUICIDE?
A New Theory Regarding The
Shooting of Young
Woodruff.
His Parents Deny that The
Boy Attempted Self
Destruction.
Death of COOdheart Spangler.
Funeral Held Last Sum-
day.

Mr.. and Mrs. Woodruff of St. Johns.
burg, VT, arrived Friday night and are at
present guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Montgomery. Saturday they visited
the hospital where their son lies with a
38- caliber bullet in his chest, and with
few chances Of recovering.
1t is learned that the boy ran away
from home about three months ago, going
to Boston on night train, while his
father followed him on the next train.
The lad eluded all attempts to find him
in Boston, and came west without being
interfered with. Since then Mr.. and
Mrs. Woodruff have heard nothing of bis
whereabouts until a short time ago
when a man who worked for them
received letter from young Woodruff
dated at jamestown sent in an envelope
of the Commercial hotel. The letter con-
tanned some other letters and was of
a character to indicate that the boy
thought of committing suicide. 1t is
said that he purchased pistol at one of
the gun stores of this city, the same day
that he wrote the letter, AID sooa after
disappeared in the country. The next
thing heard of him was his appearance at
the Sidmore farm, shot as has been
reported before. The circumstances
point to suicidal intentions on the part
of the lad.
Mr.. Woodruff says the boy was raised
IN village of about 700" population but
for three years the family have lived on
a farm, where the boy seemed contented
until recently. He has longed for sea
faring life, and tried to enlist as sailor
at Boston, but his youth barred him, and
after several vain attempts to get aboard
steamer he drifted west and could not
be traced. Mr.. Woodruff says he cannot
account for the boys strange actions.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodruff desire to cor.
rect the inference or explanation in
Saturdays Alert, which attributed
motives of suicide to account for their
son being shot. Mr.. Woodruff states
that the boy says the shooting was en-.
tirely accidental, but that he can not
explain hos 1t happened as he was un-
conscious of having been wounded. The
little fellow, who is only fourteen years
old, is still very sick at the city hospital,
but strong hopes are entertained of bis
recovery.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
Rev. Ryan's Views.

Editor Alert: Will you suffer me a
few words in reply to an editorial in the
Daily Alert of Nov. 30, concerning the
bearing of the vote cast in the late
election in Walsh county, on the subject
of prohibition. Your article was so full
of what seems to me to be sophistry, that
I feel that to leave it unnoticed would be
to consent to the crucihxion of a good
cause. You truthfully say that Walsh
county gave "a majority of Cos votes in
favor OF constitutional prohibition. -
You then try to get your readers to
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
Opened Another Mime,

Minot Journal: The old Donahue coal
mine which has laid idle for the past two
winters was opened up last Tuesday
by the company. This is a move in the
right direction as 1t seems that when
only one mIne is in operation the people
are imposed upon. Last winter the
people suffered for coal, and SO far this
winter it has been the same way. Mr..
Clough, an experienced miner, will have
immediate charge of the nine
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1892-12-01
Off for Washington.

Senator and Mrs. Casey decided tc
return to Washington a few days earlier
than they had intended, and left Monday
morning on the through train for
Minneapolis They will remain a short
time in that city and then leave for the
east where the short time before con
gress assemblies will be utilized in
visiting relations and transacting pri-
vate business. Senator Casey's heath
has greatly improved since his return to
North Dakota and he left for his duties
at WASHINGTON feeling as we'll as ever.