davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

The public voice Of the United
States unanimously condemns the
torture inflicted upon Private 'Iams,
of the Pennsylvania militia, by
stringing him up by the thumbs.
While Iams' shouting Tor the fellow
who shot at Frick is bad breach
of military discipline, enough pun
ishment could have been meted out
without resorting to such barbarous
practices as mentioned above. His
superior officers should be brough,
to task for their cruelty.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

A petition is being circulated ask
ing the school board of the Green
dale school township to submit to
the voters of the district, the ques-
tion Of bonding the school township
to pay the outstanding indebtedness.
There is a judgment against the
township, that amounts with interest
and costs, to about $4,000 in favor
of the Capital Bank, of St. Paul.
Some time ago the bank, through
their attorney, notified the board
that the judgment MUST BE PAID at
'ence. An action was. then began in
the district court to restrain the col
lection of this judgment and to open
it up. This, the court refused to do;
SO there is no way out but to pay the
judgment. The suit however had
the effect OF bringing about a confer
ence between the bank and the at
torney for the school board whereby
the bank agreed to take s15,25o in
bonds or cash for the judgment Of
$4,000. The judgment draws 7 PEI
cent. interest and bonds can be
placed at S or 6 per cent. which will
be a saving in interest Of 5000 OF
$500 per year, besides getting a dis
count of nearly $4,000 from the full
.amout of the judgment. If the
board refuse to call the election, OF
call the election and the voters vote
against the bonds, the bank can COM
pell the township to pay the full
judgment and force levy taxing
enough to pay it in two years. This
would make it very burdensome to
many of our tax payers, and is plain
to the COURIER that the only thing
to do is to issue the bonds and save
what we can in interest and the
$4,000 discount, and get the matter
fixed up so it can be paid and not be
a burden upon the tax payers just
now when some Of them are Just
getting out OF debt. Let the board
call an election, then let everybody
vote to bond the debt, rather than
pay it all in two years.
Since the above was put in type
the beard has ordered an election for
the goth Of August.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12
REPUBLICAN PLAT
FORM.

Following is the platform adopted
by the republican state convention
at Fargo Aug. 2, 1899:
First-We, the republicans Of
North Dakota in convention as
sembled, reaffirm our belief in the
principles as laid down in the repub-
lican national platform adopted at
Minneapolis, and hail with delight
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

It is easy to become the owner of a
fine piano or organ. if you deal with
the right house. w. j. Dyer & Bro,
carry the best of everything in the
music line, and their easy payment
plan enables any one to secure an in
strument with little sacrifice. Write
them for catalogues, prices and ter ms
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12
beat.

The Free Press, edited and pub
lished at Devils Lake, by Silver Ser
umgard and L. D. McGahan, is a
new candidate for public favor and
asks the COURIER for an exchange
a favor we gladly extend. 1t is an
eight-colunn folio, neatly printed
and we'll edited, and is independent
in politics. Its editorials are righ,
to the point. We congratulate the
boys and wish the Free Press abun-
dant success.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12
EDITORIAL NOTES
and other matters of interest
to the readers of the
Courier.
Including clippings from eur
exchanges and miscellane-
Qua mstters.

Hon. C. A. NJ. Spencer was nomi-
mated for acknowledgement on the
republican ticket. His nomination
is considered a weak one, and we
think the republican party could
have done much better. Griggs
county could have furnished much
better candidate.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12
!. 7. Wamberg, of Steele cour

]. ]. Wamberg, of Steele county,
was nominated for presidential cleo
tor on the republican state ticket,
and a better selection could not be
made in the state Of North Dakota.
Mr.. Wamberg is credit to the
ticket. We understand that he has
refused to let his name be used and
hope he will consent to run.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

e. F. Marsh, brother of our towns
man, w. d. Marsh, accompanied by his
wife and little son, arrived in Coope.s-
town last Monday, and will visit for
few days with w. u. Marsh and family.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

Rev. G.. G. Mcclure left Thursday
morning for Page, where he will put in
a we'll merited vacation. Rev. l.. B.
Hardy, Of Page, will ofliciate during his.
absence.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

imported Percheron and imported d
Clydesdale stallion, for sale or will ex-
change for land or live stock. For par.
ticulars address, E. P. WELLS,
20 jamestown, N. D.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

Mrs. Harris, who has been visiting
her neices, Mrs. f, w. Blackwell and
Mrs. Will Carleton, for some time past
left Tuesday morning for the east.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

Ladies gloves, hosiery, belts, shop
ping bags, handkerchlcfs, ribbons,
laces, embroideries, etc., ETC., from
New York this week at the Cash store.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12
Meeting of Coopcl.stown
Gun Club.

We the undersigned, do hereby agree
and pledge our honor to the following
declarations:
l.. That we will to the almost of eur
ability prevent the shooting Of any
game by any person whomsoeyer con.
trary TO law now in force.
2. That we, and each Of Ms, collect
lively and individually agrceto forfeit and
pay for the benefit Of this club, the sum
of five dollars for each offence against
said law which comes to our personal
knowledge without making complaint
to proper court.
8. 1t is further agreed that each of us
offer and pay collectively the sum of
five dollars for the information leading
to the conviction of violating the game
law of tho state of North Dakota be-
tween this date and the first day Of
January, 1893.
4. The reward heretofore offered
shall be assessed pro rata upon the
members signing these articles.
John Syverson, Pres.
Z. E. Warner, Sec.
Iver jacobson.
w. r. Riley,
A. D. Murrcll,
Rolleff Berg,
Will H. Carleton,
Nels P. Nelson,
f. w. Blackwell,
DR.. 6. L. Virgo,
N. a. Bergstrom.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12
Obituary.

Last Saturday afternoon the citizens
Of this community were shocked to
learn that Mrs. Otto Pirchs, dt had died
very suddenly Of congestion of the
bowels. The deceased had been sick
for several weeks, sometimes getting
better and then again suffering re-
lapse. Last Friday she decided that on
the following day she would go to Val.
ley City to get medical aid, but during
Friday night she was taken much worse
suffering excruciating pain, and died
Saturday afternoon. She leaves q hus.
band and two children to mourn the
loss of wife and mother. Itis a sad
blow to the afflicted family and they
have til sympathy of the entire COM
munity. The funeral service was held
IN the Baptist church last Sunday after.
noon and the remains were inferred in
the Cooperstown cemetery.
The COURIER, only learned few
days ago that Mrs. John s. Byington
had died week ago last Saturday,
down east where she had gone to get
medical treatment. This is very hard
blow to Mr.. Byington. as he had only
been married about year. We have
learned no particulars In this case, but
understand that her death was caused
from hemorrhage of the lungs. The
deceased was a lady highly respected in
Griggs county, by all who knew her,
and her death IS sad blow to her
many friends.
Legislative Convention.
The independent legislative conven-
ton, for the 10th legislative district,
was call to order at the courthouse, on
Saturday, Aug. 9Th, 1892, at II a. m,
by G. P. Balkan. MIR. Balkan proceed
to read the call of the convention and
then stated that the first thing III order
would be the election of a temporary
chairman and secretary.
On motion John Oxton, of Steele
county, was elected temporary chair
man.
On motion John Hogenson was elect
ed temporary secretary.
On motion the chairman was authoriz-
ed to appoint committee of three on
credentials and committee of three on
resolutions.
The chairman appointed Charles j.
Nash, c. P. Balkan, d. r. Swartout,
committee on credentials and D. r.
Swartout, Ole J. Coltom and JOHN
Hogenson ON resolutions.
Convention then took recess until 1
p. m.
Reconvened at p. M, and the CON-
mittee on credentials made the follow.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

onr townspeople are fast becoming
farmers. A. N. Widlund is the last ad-
dition to the farming fraternity, having
purchased the northeast quarter Of SEQ
ton twenty-five from Joseph II. Tillsr.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

Those fellows who "hedged" when
Cooperstown was running behind last
Friday. now wish that they had had u
little more 'sand" and raised their
bets.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

d. w. Colson, c. D. Percy, Hugh
McDaniels and w. H. Percy drove over
over to Page, Saturday, returning Sun.
day night.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

We are closing out our line of ladies
Oxford ties at cost, at the Bargain
store.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

Try our prices on canned and evap-
grated fruits at the Cash store.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

H. p. Smart sends us draft for sub
scription and congratulatss the ball
team ON the success of the two last ball
games.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

Ns. Olson, mother of Gilbert and
Bent Olson, died Tuesday evening from
inflammation of the bowels. She was
nearly eighty years old.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

A great bargain in ladies Oxford ties
at 65c ut the Bargain store.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

Mason's fruit jars at lowest figures at
the Cash store.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12


s'"ess IS booming ut the Cash
o's'
O Iyerson retnrna, e.a,, 9. -
"ss''S'
Fernoline sheen a,n =. .,,
.drno store A = -
Do your trading and save morev ~
the Cash store.
--------
session Wadn.sd.v -
------ --- -
G. II. Olsby and family drove I'm
80 = s-.-e.~-..9
Oxford ties, regular price 81. 90. poinr
at 81 .35 ut the Bargain store.
--------- ------- --------
and smoking tobacce's at the Cash
store.
hev. ~ %, Hardy OF Page, will
evening.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

Ike Mills team ran away last Satur-
day in the court house yard and broke
up u mower to which they were attach.
ed.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

We acknowledge a pleasant call from
supt. McCabe, Harry Flint, Mrs. Mas
hold and Miss Totten, last Friday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12
G. H. Olsby and family drove up,
from Valley City. Wednesday.
Oxford ties, regular price $500, going
at 81 .35 at the Bargain store.

Cigars, fine cut and all grade plug
and smoking tobacce's at the Cash
store.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12
LOCAL RESUME

LOCAL RESUME
From where we broke of last
week. Including items
ofinterest
Around town, society notes.
and general county news.
Doings Of a week.
Our fish trade is big at the Cash store
Barley and rye harvesting has com
mcnccd.
Ladies Oxford ties, going for cost, at
the Bargain store.
For sale, cheap, an organ. Apply to
Mr.. j. H. McDermott.
Prof. G. w Hodge returned Monday
night from Wisconsin.
A complete line of harvest and driving
gloves at the Cash store
Tom Gimblett says that he will com
mel1ce cutting wheat next Monday.
Blest be the twine that binds is Il
favorite song of our farmers these days.
S. Almllov and wife attended the
Pharmaceutical association at Fargo
last week
Messrs. Mills and Lyons got in fifty
two head of horses Monday night.
They ave good looking horses.
If you want a pair of low shoes cheap
call at the Bargain store.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. John +. john
son, last Monday morning, q boy. The
happy parents are to be congratulated.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

+, Brummund and family of Csrwith
Iowa, are visiting the family of Mr.. H.
Retzlatf. Mr.. b. is u brother of Mrs
Retzlai1.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

The county commissioners were -
session. Wednesday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

If you want pair of low shoes cheap
call at the Bargain store.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

Rev. L. b, Hardy. of Page, will
preach in the Baptish next Sunday
evening.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

same.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

Do your trading and save money at
the Cash store.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

S. AlmlSlov and wife attended the
Pharmaceutical association at Fargo
last week.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

NIessrs. Mills and Lyons got in fifty,
two head of horses Monday night.
They ave good looking horses.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

Prairie chickens appear TO be quito
numerous this Year. In q few days our
sportsmen wiz endeavor to thin them
out
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1892-08-12

Ladies are invited to look over the
line of Oxford ties, going at cost, al!
the Bargain store.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-02-12
Powell's Fort Looking Up.

One of the most prosperous and yet
least spoken of portions of Shenandoah
county is PowelPs Fort Valley. Any ore
who has not visited that section for a few
years would be surprised at the many
improvements that would meet the eye
on all sides. New houses have sprung mp
In all directions, while numbers of the old
ones have been improved by additions,
repainting, &c. Lands cleaned up and
under careful cultivation, good fencing
and first-rate barns mark the enterprise Of
these people, who are as intelligent, warm
hearted and hospitable as any in the
county. A good road, or rather what can
be made very good road, connects this
Valley with the railroad at Woodstock,
and all that Is wanted to add thousands
OF dollars to the values of property and
produce of this section is bridge over
the river on the above mentioned road
These people have paid thelrtaxe prompt
ly for years and have received less in re-
turn than any other section, and it is a
down right piece of injustice to keep them
waiting any longer for this important
and so much needed public work.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-02-12
The State Of Matrimony.

A funny man who asked the question,
"Where is the state of matrimonY ?" re-
ceiyed the following explanatory answer:
1t is one of the United States. 1t is
bounded by hugging and klsslDg on one
side and cradles aud babies on the other.
It's chief products are population, broom
sticks and staying out OF nights. 1t was
discovered by Adam and Eve while try
ing to find passage out of Paradise.
The climate is rather sultry until you
pass the tropics of Housekeeping, when
squally weather sets in with sufficient
power to keep all hands as cool as
cucumbers. For the principal roads lead
ing to this state consult the first pair OF
blue eyes you run against. Next.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-02-12
Rival Landlor DIS.

On Saturday last little personal dif-
ficulty took place at the depot here, be-
tween the rival landlords of tie Virginia
Horel and the Valley In0, The trouble,
as far as we could learn, was oyer new
arrival, each striving to secure him as 3
guest. From words they came to blows,
the Valley Inn landlord knocking his
rival into the snow and then giving him 4
black eye. An arrest and trial before
MAYOR Grabill followed which resulted in
the landlord of the Valley Inn having TO
pay a fine of fiye dollars and the costs,
making ten dollars and seventy-fve cents
in all. During the progress of the diff
fculty the landlord CT the Shockey House.
a very quiet man, but one who generally
has his wits handy for use at all times,
took charge of the cause of the trouble
and snugly made him guest of his hotel.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-02-12
PERSONAL.

Mr.. II. j. Bender, who has been en-
ployel as compositor on the Tallel
Tirginiaa at Clifton Forge, has retdrned
to bis home here on account Of i'll health.
The Broadway NecS says: Messrs John
W. OFT. accompanied by his son, OF Green
vile, Augusta county, was in Our town
last We ok, in search of farm.
Geo. G. Mccain, travelling for the Val
ley Mutual Life Insurance Company,
dropped IN sec his mother and family
here. on Thursday, and will leave to day,
(Fnday.)
Among the visiting lawyers WHO have
been in attendance upon this weeks term
of the county court, we noticed Mr.. D. c.
O'Flaherty, OF Front Royal, Mr.. Arthur
Stickley, of Strasburg, and Messrs W. r.
Alexander and Holmes Conrad, of Win
chester.
We had very pleasant call on Monday
from our friend, Mr.. inc. L. Brady, of the
Strasburg Tirginian and N0cs. and DIR
Claud Brown of the same place. 1t is not
often that we get to see as handsome a
pair of men in our editorial den, aud for
that reason appreciate the call all the
more.
Our friend Lon. Grandstaff, of Red
Banks, was in to see MS Monday. He is
Just as young as ever and as handsome as
he was in the days when lie had more
sweethearts than be could remember. We
would like to give our readers some of
Ions earlier pranks but dare not in self
defensive were side partners too long.
Mr.. Ivan Petrof, a native of Russia,
who has been a citizen of tits country for
many years, and is now in Washington,
D. c., at the head of the Census for
Alaska, was in this place few days ago
for the purpose of entering his young
daughter, Miss Olga Petroff. at Mrs. Gent
Shenandoah Female Institute.
He is ripe 'scholr II, speaking English,
French, German, Italian and Spanish, as
we'll as the mixed Russian and Indian
language of the natives of Alaska, with
which far away country, its people and
resources he is perfectly familiar.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-02-12

ION DRUM Az L GU q l'"-'
NR. EDToR:-
Inotice in your valuable
paper of a couple weeks ago an article
from the pen of Excuse. He was rather
disposed to complain of the Hardness Of
our citiz~ns whom think are quite ener-
getic. 1t had, however, the desired effect
upon the bridge builders as they have
come ont Of their winter quarters and let
Ex Cuse crawl in.
Now, would say that l have been
abont considerable and have found plenty
of booms, but 20 where have | found one
that has originated without some tempo
rary exciting cause, except our village,
and that has grown steadily bat surely
and is still growing. Last fall there were
IS new houses erected anu there is now
under construction Z moro together with
quite number more contracted for. All
that is necessary to make 1t neat little
city of couple thousand inhabitants
is the location of couple good enterprises
with US calling for help
Messrs. Snarr. Borden q Mllcy have
torn down and moved the old warehouse
and have begun their new store, which,
when completed, will be one of the finest
store-rooms in the county. They are
very enterprising gentlemen and we
wish them abundant success.
Mr.. B. +. Borden sold to Chas. d.
Albert a ] acre lot, opposite J. Blumoerg's
store, on which lie has begun a dwelling
honse.
Our resident physician, Dr. j. NJ.
Brown, is pntting an addition to his
dwelling which he intends for his office.
When completed 1t will add consider
ably to the convenience and appearances
of his honse.
Mrs. wagley aud daughters, of lIagers-
town, have moYed here. They are all
very pleasant ladies aud we welcome
them to our midst.
| We are lnlpiHch thdb HAA' D'uh -
Leedy, one Of our old vetrans, has been
granted a pension under the late law. Al
Nj. L. is getting along in years We sup
pose it IS very acceptable.
There is strong talk in Mt. Olive Of
erecting a telephone line to this poin
at an early day. May 1t prosper.
Our usually quiet village was arouset
to fever heat on last Saturday night
caused by the pariaking of too mucl
John Barley Com, more Familiarity know
by the cuphouious appelatlon Of "Kerns
town Dew" One of our herb merchants
]. E. Afleck, was IN full paint and OIL
the war path. After smashing in th
glass front of Mr.. j. w. Bowman's con
fectionery and terrorizing the boys gen
orally, he went to bed where shor
:. time after he was arrested and given
hearing before Squire Crabill, who CON
mitted him for the action Of the gran
Jury, but admitted him to bail. Upo
receipt of the papers in Woodstock the
were found to be incorrect and the cas-
was returned to Justice Crabill for RI
+ trial. at which he was fined $40 and cost
DE-M-0cRAT.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1892-02-12
EDINRURG ITEMS.

Messrs. L. T & r. E. Stoneburner have
sold their grocery store in Washington,
D. c., and returned to this place.
The protracted meeting in the U. B.
church is still in progress, and consider
able interest is manifested. 1t is earnest
ly hoped that much good Will result from
the work of these faithful servants Of the
Lord.
Most of the good females of this place
who had precio5s flowers, were to be Sci n
in tears on Saturday morning, the ex-
trAme cold of the previous night having
killed almost the entire flower crop of the
town.
Memorial services 10 commemoration Of
the great work of the late Rev. Dr.
Rosser, were held in the Methodist church
here, on Sunday night. Rev. B. +. Ball
con Quoted the services, large and deeply
interested congregation being present.
We would advise young gentlemen who,
when they visit young ladies, and present
item with oranges, to guard the fair one
until she has eaten them, and not suffer
them to be taken from her by another
fellow, as was the case at Mr.. Ras. Bow
mans recently.
Many of our grip sufferers are imprOv-
ing, some of them being we'll enough to
venture out rgain, while new cases are
reported daily, some of them being very
severe attacks, both in town and the sur.
rounding country. To give list of all
the sufferers would fill up more space thar
probably could be spared.
A visiting minister recently cOmpli-
mented the people of the town upon oul
good pavements and prompt and thorougl
manner In which the snow was cleaned
off of them, something, he added, tina
they would not see in neighboring tow
when they visited it next day to attent
court. In this connection we would sug
gest that our authorities see to it tina
loose horses, something of almost daily oc
curence, be not allowed to run and play
through the streets to the imminen
danger of lives and limbs, especially o.
little children.
II .a.--------