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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

ness than ever. Cigars, as usual, Emil.
We are informed that a social party
was given at Andrew Carlsonrs a few
evenings ago. Ye scribe was not there,
but it is reported that all had an enjoy
able time.
Evidently some Of our young folks
believe in putting that idea of Longfel.
lows into practice, which puns thus:
Lives of young folks all reminds us,
they should make their lives sublime;
they got swamped in Butestaa meadow,
leaving foot prints SIX by niue.
!! Andrew Barr, of MayvAas, N. D., is
IN our vicinity for few days in the in.
terest Of the First National Bank of
Mayville.
Prof. Hasselquist, in company with
J. b. Hurley made q trip to Sherbrooke
Friday, returning some time between 6
p. M. and 6 u. m.
Ye scribe listened short time to the
evidence being given in the recent Vir.
go case. He also observed another
point which looks strange; that of GER
tain jurymen-one who gave his dccis.
ion to me about one week previous to
the convening of court. How in the
name of common sense can any prison.
er expect justice in the courts of tho
land, when persons, who have already
expressed their opinions, are SO devoid
OF honor as to sit rs Il iurymen on such
eases? But such is the case-not taking
sides with either party-but Isaac says,
give the devil his dues.
From tho recent indictments me
thinks N. d., RS we'll rs Iowa, better
blot out forever the prohibition laws
which are on our statute books. The
law may be all right, but inso.ce you
can't. If whiskey is made it will be
drank. Methnks dad" is II little Off
not saying that believe in intcmper-
ance in the least-but where a majority
of the people are in favor or sympathy
with the traffic, you can lnot lnforce, a
law to prohibit the same. They tell us
we have no right to license an evil en-
terpriscs; we have right to deal with
it in manner as is most likely to
cripple the same. We haye law
against horse stealing-we inforce it
but the majority is not in favor of such
evils. Our towns Qarge towns) license
evils which are worse, as an effect upon
humanity, in one year, than liquor ever
was since mans creation. Advocates
OF morality and purity have cons,dera.
BILE to say in reference to intemperancc,
but never word is being said by these
fair danes concerning other evils which
exists within our state and nation; evils
which are bound ia bring mankind
lower, far lower. than the beast of the
fields. l am not an advocate of intem-
per ance, but I do hate to see, what We
might say, minor evil pouuced upon,
while right under the boughs of intelli.
gence, in the states of North Dakota,
exists evils which demand the attcn ton
Of sound minded men and women. and
they should call halt. It's only a
matter of time, under existing condi.
tions, when mankind will dwindle and
die and at last be wiped from the face
of this earth, and the wild fox will dig
his hole on the beautiful
pralries of North Dakota-as man will
be known no morc-except within the
Kingdom of heaven or hell. Answer
this who may
Poor RICHARDS BROTHER ISAAC,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

Court reconvened at 1:30 p. m., and
jury in the Kerber case finally secur-
ed. They are as follows:
Arne Arneson, N Rukkc,
NJ Davidson, CD Percy,
+ L Hodgman, EN- Ayrea,
Thos Graf, David Nicol.
Ed Niernberg, S o Homme,
A A Fluto, Gilbert Olson.
States Attorney Bartlett then briefly
outlined the case to the jury and the
trial commenced.
The testimony OF the Kerber case will
be given next week.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19
MARDEIII.

Weather fine which has given farmers
opportunity to push springs work to
the utmost. Greater part Of seeding
completed.
Y Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Carlson.
q daughter. And that is the cause Of
that IS cents a piece smile which
brightens Emils face. He can now bs
seen stepping about with greater alert.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19
SATURDAY,.

Court reconvened at a. M, the
jury being in the box promptly.
Cross-examination Mabel Virgin
continued. She was again put under
a hot examination by defendants
counsel and re- examined by
counsel for state. The cross ex. did
not result in breaking any of her tes-
timony except on the matter of dates
there beng some discrepancy as to
the time of telling Mrs. Zimmerman
and Prof. Hodge OF the committal OF
the crime.
Miss Francis Rouse was then
sworn and took the stand. Her testi-
mony was substantially the same as
the story told by the prosecuting
witness. She testified that the de-
fendant admitted that he had done
the act and wanted her to stand by
him. Her cross-ex. brought forth a
few smiles from the spectators. Tie
defendants attorney was inclined tc
be sarcastic in asking questions, but
he was repaid by the witness whe
gave him a dose of his own medicine
The cross-ex. consisted chiefly Of
trying to prove that she was motor
ious character and that her word was
not to be relied upon, but the judge
refused to allow any insinuations ot
this nature, and said that "people
who live in glass houses should not
throw stones" This remark called
forth loud smile from the audience,
because there was more truth than
poetry in the saying, especially in
this case. Nothing was apparently
gained by the cross examination.
Mrs. Morse was then sworn and
took the stand. She swore that she
had married the defendant under the
name OF DR.. L. Virgin, in March,
1873, that she was the mother of
Mabel and that Mabel was born
Sept. 27th, 1878.
The state then rested their case.
The defendants attorney moved
that the court instruct the jury to re-
turn verdict of not guilty because
sufficient evidence had not been pro-
duced.
Court adjourned to p. m.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19
SO REWARD!

Strayed from my farm near Coopers.
town, one sorrel mare colt, two years
old; one bay horse colt, two years old
The above reward will be paid for In.
formation that will lead to their recov.
cry. JACK N. Brown. 19tf
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

day in which to plead. 1t was
granted.
Arguments were then made in, re-
gard to the motion in the Virgo case
to instruct the jury to bring IN a
verdict of not guilty ON the ground
of insufficient evidence. The motion
was denied by the court.
The defense then opened up, pro-
ceedings.
Court adjourned until 1890.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

We have tried to give synopsis Of
the Virgo case as nearly correct az pos
sible. 1t would take about all the type
in a foundry to publish the whole busi-
ness.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19
Court reconvened at . %. II,

COurC reCOnVcncO az D. III.
The cross-examination of Geo. L.
Virgo continued. In his cross ex. h.
was asked to explain why he had left
his second wife at Merriland, Wis. He
replied that she was untrue and that
other men had had intercourse with
her. The prosecution then read let.
ter that the defendant had sent his wife
after he left her in which he said that
he thought more of her than ever he
did before and that he would not leave
her, and sent endearing messages to her
and the children. According to his
story, if his wife was untrue he thought
more of her than ever for being so.
Further examination disclosed the fact
that the defendant had been living the
life of Il bigamist and adulterer for
years. The defense then rested their
case at this point.
The state then examined several wit.
nesses in rebuttal as to the truthfalness
Of the girl Mabel's story and us to the
defendants character for truth and
veracity, and that was their case.
The defense then examined some
witnesses for the purpose Of proving
dates and the defense rested and the
case was ready for argument by the
attorneys.
Court then adjourned until 7:3O D. nj.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19
Court reconvened at 1870.

NOuTt IeCOHVSHcU 1t 80.
Several witnesses were swOuA and
examined, most of them testifying as
to the reputation of Francis, Rouse.
Objections were made by the state as
to going into witness character.
claiming that all the defense could
do would be to prove her truth and
veracity. The matter was argued at
length and the judge stated that he
would rule Monday. Court then
adjourned until 9 a. m. Monday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

The verdict in the Virgo case created
considerable comment and the jury got
raked over considerably. We do not
presume to say that ouI opinion is any
better than that of any man on the jury
hut we will say that we expected diff
ferent verdict after listening to the evil
dence
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

The band got out on the street and
played few times Wednesday night
it being the 18th dc Mai. The boys
play good, and On being asked why
they did not get out oftensr replied that
they had no band stand. Well, what's
the matter Of the town building . ban1
stand.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

Mrs. E. w. Blackwell and children
left Tuesday morning for Michigan, on
visit to her old home. Mr. Blackwell
expects to 60 later and they will both
take trip to the Worlds Fair.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

Scandinavian services at the Baptist
church Sunday morning, at 1890
o'clock, conducted by Rev. 10. Mo.
dahl, of Fargo.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

DR.. Carl Rasmussen, veterinary sur
geon and dentist. Office at
Almklov's drug store. A graduate Of
the State Veterinary College of Den
mark.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

81 Black was locked up in Jail Nom
day. In justice to Mr.. Black, we will
say that he went to the Jail to shave
some prisoners and the baiitf skipped
out and forgot him. so he had to stay
there against his wish.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

Those parties who had business out
of town during the time tho grand jury
was in session. have returncd-with.sn
or two exceptions.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

The 7. w. G. L. u. will meet ut Mrs.
}, N. Browns next Friday, May Goth.
All members are requested to be
present.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

The Northern Pacific has had Z side.
walk constructed to connect with the
one built by tho town to the railroad
track.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

Wednesday was Norwegian indepen-
dence day, and it was celebrated BY
displaying the Americas and Norwe-
gian flags all over town.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19
MONDAY.


Court was called to order promptly
at O'Clock a. M, and the jury, look
ing somewhat freshcr after the rest
over Sunday, were in their places
promptly.
The court gave his decision on the
motion made by Attorney Crum, Satur.
day, allowing the examination of wit.
nesses in regard to general character
The court ruled that the defense could
not go INTO any specific acts of y wit
ness, but could only go into the truth
and veracity of Il witness,
The Virgo case was then resumed
and Francis Rouse was again subjected
to Il short cross scNamination.
The defense then examined few
witnesses AS to some statements made
by Miss Rouse in regard to asking the
defendant for money, but nothing i'm
portant was elected.
Geo. l.. Virgo, the defendant, wa:
then sworn and took the stand. AS was
to be expected he denied everything
most emphatioally. He testified tha
Miss Rouse entered his bedroom one
evening and told him that awful storie!
were going round town about him ant
Mabel and said that she (Rouse) did no
believe it; he further stated that in Or
der to avoid a scandal. he intended
sending the children to Wisconsin on :
visit and that she (Rouse) advised him
to do so; ne also stated that Miss Rouse
wanted money to 60 to Idaho, but he
refused to give it to her; me aise stated
that he changed his name from Virgin
to Virgo, because lie thought according
to the old Roman c.stom, he had s
right to do SO. This, with All emphatic
denial of the charge, is about the sun
and substance of his testimony.
He was subjected to rigid cross-ex
by Attorney Ball for the prosecution
In this examination it was disclosed
that the defendant was born IN Rome
N. Y, and was raised in London, Eng
land. He had been in the English ant
American navies; he has had three al
legged wives; one he ran away from il
Wisconsin, and the one that died her,
last October was the woman he ran ava,
from Wisconsin with, leaving his sec
ond wife and three children; he &C
kaowledged that he had lived with hi
third wife and she had borne hin
children while he had wife living il
Wisconsin; ne explained the reason fol
living with this laoy as it being "humar
nature" to do so, and denied nothing.
The court adjourned to 2p. m.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

Miss Edith Brown came up from
Valley City, Monday, having been sent
for rs witness in the Virgo case.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

DR.. Kerr reports a little daughter at '
tho home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G.
Martins Sunday evening": Len is happy
because he now has boy and girl.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

Court reconvened ut 1:S0 p. M. and
Major Ball, on behalf of the state, made
the closing argument in the ease State
of North Dakota VS.. Geo. L. Virgo
For two hours he reviewed carefully
and impartially the evidence MS produc-
ed by the witnesses on both sides. His
argument was gentlemanly and able
He took nc advantage anywhere and
he did not distort the evidence in any
single instance. In our opinion, 1t was
Il fair, able and impartial argument
After Mr. Ball had concluded Judge
Rose charge the jury. We want to say
right here that the rulings of the court
All through this case We're exceedingly
fair as was also his charge to the jury
The defendant has had fair and i'm
partial trial and at 4 p. III. Tuesday
afternoon, the case was given to the
jury to decide as to the Innocence OF
guilt of the defendant.
Tho * ERBER CASE
The Kerber case was then called NJ
and the tedious work of selecting q jury
commenced.
Court adjourned until 1880 p. m.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

DR.. W. B. Wanner, Coopcrstown,
N. d., Office over Ford & Lucken's.
Calls promptly attended TO night and
day: l7tf
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

Burbank, EARLY Maine, Early Ohio,
Empire State and Early Rose potatoes
for sale by w. c.. JlMEsON 1867
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

We have devoted more time to court
matters this week, hence the scarcity of
editorial and local matter.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19
Court reconvencd at 80 p. m.

Court reconvcned at 7.3O p. m.
In the case State of North Dakota vs..
S. Almklov, defendant by his counsel
appeared in court and on being asked
rs to his plea, filed a demurrer; Nels P
Nelson also filed demurrer. Thee. F
Kerr asked permission to withdraw his
plea of not guilty and filed a demurrer
to the indictment. The Judge overruled
the demurrer. and the cases will come
to trial.
The jury IN the Virgo case, after be-
ing out five hours and a half, returned
verdict of net guilty. The verdict was
a surprise to DIR. Virgo and still
greater surprise to the people Of thi:
community.
Court adjourned until a. M.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19
THURSDAY.

Court reconvened at Q a. m.
The selection of jury did not ma
terialize during the forenoon and court
adjourned until ] 80 p. m.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19
NOT GUILTY.
Twelve men, after due
fleliberation bring in
such q verdict in
the Virgo Ease.
District Court
FRIDAY
Court reconvened at 9 o'clock a

Court reconvened at o'clock a.
IN.
The case State of North Dakota
vs.. Geo. l.. Virgo was taken up. The
defendant asked permission to with
draw plea of not guilty, heretofore
made, which was granted. Defend
ant then entered demurrer to the
Information. The demurrer was
overruled. The counsel for the de-
fen6ant then asked that Will. H.
Carleton be sworn to answer few
questions. Mr.. Carleton was sworn
and took the stand. He was ques
toned in regard to the information
filed against the defendant, he being
states attorney ior Griggs county at
that time.
The state objected to any testi-
mony being taken prior to plea of
either guilty or not guilty be entered.
Motion was overruled by the court.
Defendant, by counsel, then moved
to set aside information furnished for
the reason that said information was
not verified by any personal knowl-
edge of said Will. H. Carleton to
committal of the act alleged in intor-
NATION. Motion was overrulei by
the court.
In the matter State of North Da-
kota VS.. William F. Kerber, defend
ant appeared in court to plead to the
indictment brought in by the grand
jury for murder. He entered plea
of not guilty.
The case State of North Dakota
VS.. Geo. L. Virgo was then called
for trial.
Geo. l.. Virgo appeared in court
to plead to the information and on
being asked by the court what plea
he had to offer, responded, 'not
guilty"
The tedious task of selecting a
Jury was then commenced, and the
examination of jurors took up the
time of the court until noon without
obtaining jury.
Court adjourned until 2 O'Clock
p. m.
Court reconvened at p. M, and
The selection of jurymen continued
Several special venires were order
ed in order to obtain a sufficient
number of jurors and the court had
to wait while several were summoned
from the country, thus dragging
matters considerably. The jury,
however, was finally selected, and is
as follows:
Aug. Evers, MAIDS Nertrost,
Nets Ostlund, Andrew H. OVERLY,
Robt. Starr, Andrew Anderson,
A. Gulbranson, Rebt. Bailey,
j. w. Fiero, ]. F. Wilson,
S. B. Langford, ]. P. Vangen.
The grand jury then filed into
court and brought in report that
they had concluded their labors and
that they had examined the offices
and Jail and found everything in
good shape. The judge then dis
charged the jury after thanking them
tor their attention to and dispatch of
business in behalf Of Griggs county.
Court adjourned until 1890 p. m.
Court reconvened at 1890 p. m.
Peter Ness appeared in court to
plead to the indictment of grand
larceny as found by the grand jury.
Defendant plead guilty of the charge.
Sentence was suspended until the
following Monday.
States Attorney Bartlett then
opened proceedings in the Virgo
case by his address to the jury, out
timing the case, after which the pros.
'ecuting witness, Mabel Virgin, was
called to the stand.
(. The defendant, by his counsel, OBJ
-lected to any testimony being taken
~ AAr demurrer ,,eeuiAusl.. .aada
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

John q. Hamre returned from q visit
to Park River, Wednesday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

Louis Berg: We have the easycsk
riding cart in the markct-The Uam-
mock road cart.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19
Court adjourned to 2 p. m.

Court reconvened at p. m.
Theo. F. Kerr appeared in court
and plead not guilty to three indict.
ments. Nels P. Nelson appeared in
court and asked for time until Mon.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

John Syver>on has men at work on
the foundation OF his new building.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

Is. S. Russell, Esq, OF Jamestown,
was visitor to Cooperstown this week.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

John Syverson has built y sidewalk
along side of his premises.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19
TUESDAY,.
Court reaenvened ut 6 a m.

Court reeonvened ut 6 a m.
The coumsel for the defenaant then
commenced his address to the jury.
For two hours and u half he made a
strong plea for the acquistal of his
client. Mis- chief object was to break
down the evidence of the witnesses for
the prosecution and to try and make
out thas a great conspiracy had been
wsven about tho defendant by Mabel
and Miss Rouse. The coAnsel made an
eloquent plea and if he does not sue.
ceed in getting verdict it is because
the evidence was against him. He
closed his argument ut II: 40 and court
adjourned until 80, when Major Ball
for The state, will make the closing
argument.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19
Court reconvened at 1:30.

COUTC rVCOHVeNCu III lou.
The entire afternoon was spent in
trying to select jury but without sue.
cess and after the regular panel was ex-
hausted a special venire Of fifteen was
ordered and court adjourned until Q
o'clock q. m.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

DIR. Thams came up from Valley City
Wednesday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

f. b. King left last week for visit to
the Worlds Fair.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

Wheat seeding is about ALI done in
this section.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19
LOCAL RESUME
From Where we Broke OF Last
Week. Including Items
ofInterest
Around Town, Society Notes
and General County News.
Doirgs of a Week.
Wheat is coming up nicely.

Sam Sansbarn returned from Huron,
Saturday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

Court recOnvened at o a. m. and the
selection of a jury in the Ksrber case
continued.
Court adjourned until 80 p. m. 4
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-05-19

Court recenvened at 7:30 p. m.
). A. McCulloch appeared in court
and took out his full citizens papers.
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But it does not follow that this atti-
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