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the Susquehanna river about thirty-fve miles
from baltimore. His grandfather came direct
from Wales. His father removed to Maryland
about 1740 and occupied small farm on the
banks of the creek, where, by filling the soil,
he provided for his family. The tide of emf
grafton directing them south to the then Ell
Dorado-NOrth Carolina-they followed in its
wake in 1859 and settled in Mecklenberg county
near Charlotte. The family consisted of eight
children-six boys and two girls. Three of the
brothers followed the pillow and three took up
the cross and preached Christ and Him cruel
fed The Rev. Hezekiah James Balch was one
Of the first signers of the celebrated Necklen-
berg Declaration of Independence May 20,
1775.
After Stephen removed to North Carolina he
experienced great difficulties in obtaining
education. By the yigOr of his own mind he
acquired a knowledge Of Latin and Greek. He
labored in summer and taught in winter. and in
that way supplied himself with money which
was needed for travel and matricula:ion. In
1772 he left the humble home of his parents and
entered Princeton College, New Jersey. then
under the superintendent of the distinguished
John WitherspOOn, ID. D.. one OF the signers of
the Declaration of Independence. Among his
classmates were William Bradford attorney
general of PENNSYLVANIA. and Aaron Burr He
graduated in IVA in a class of twenty among
whom was BrOckholst Livingston who was APP
pointed a justice of the Supreme Court
Of the United States. He left college for
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HE HAD NEVER READ PARTY PLATFORM AND
HAD NEVER VOTED roR ANY ONE BUT BU-
cHASAN-rHK SHALLOW FLArrERY" OF THE
WHITE HOUSE CROWD.
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BALCHs CLASSICAL ACADEMY.

must now return to the academy Of which
he assumed charge in 1850. The curriculum
consisted Of Latin, Greek, mathematics,
science, surveying and navigation. The acad-
envy was not only patroniZed by those residing
In the town and vicinity. but by many who re-
sided at distance. whose children boarded
with his parishioners. His friend, Gen. George
George Steptoe and Lawrence Augustine Wash
ington. children of his brother Samuel, who
died In 1881, to the academy to be educated,
with the request that Dr. Balch receive the
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DIR. BALCH'S CAREER.
Conspicuous in the Early Days of
Georgetown.
THE CHURCH HE BUILT.

A Distinguished Divine Who Was the Friend
of Washington-Connected With the Early
History of the District-The Old Academy
and the Columbian Library.
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HE S L BJECT OF
this sketch. though hav-
ing passed away thirty
years before the birth
of the writer, deserves
more mention than the
brief epltaph on his
tomb in Oak Hill ceme-
terry.
Rev.stephen Bloomer
Balch, ID. D.. was born
April 5. l747, on Deer
creek, Hartford county,
Nd, which empties into
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

Several towns in Wisconsin have
recently been wiped out by forest
fires and a number Of people burned
to death. People have been fleeing
for their lives and large number Of
families are homeless. We have no
forests in North Dakota to catch fire
and endanger the lives Of people, but
we have prairie grass that sometimes
gets On fire and does great deal Of
damage to property and stock and
sometimes causes the loss of life.
Farmers should see to it that their
premises and property are protected
against prairie fires. The grass is
dry and burns like tinder. 2low
good, ample firebreaks around your
hay stacks and premises.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

The crimes that are being commit
ted in different parts of the country
lis simple awful, and North Dakota
Will have credit marks for few MUIR
lers this fall. The body of a MUIR
dered man was found fin grove at
Fargo lew days ago, and in Mon
day mornings Argus startling head
lines announce the finding of another
murdered man in box car at Far
go, with bullet hole through his
head; Tuesdays Argus contained a
special telegram announcing still
another murder in box car at
Grafton. The murderer is under
arrest and claims he shot the man in
self-detense, saying that the murder
ed man and his pals were trying tc
hold him up. 1t is getting to be un-
safe for anybody to be abroad in the
cities after sundown, and murder
and robbery is reported in every
paper. The northwest seems to be
overrun with gang Of thieves anc
murderers, and the sooner some o!
these fellows are hunted down anC
hanged the better for the country
Our state might set good example
by hanging Bomberger and the May
Vile murderers as sort OF lesson
for other fellows murderously in
clined.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22
Low Rates For. Mfnnea
polls Exposition.

The Northern Pacific announces low
round trip rates to Minneapolis on ac-
count of the exposition. Tickets will
be on sale at rate of one Iand ome.third
fare for the round trip with an addi.
tional:: ::charge Of twenty-five cents for
admission coupon, on September 9Th,
18th, 18th, 10th and 22d. and October
Sd and 5th; and at rate of one fare for
the round trip with an additional charge
of twenty-five cents tor admission, daily
from September 25rh to s0th, both In.
elusive. Tickets are onlH good for con.
tinueus passage and are limited to re-.
turn on the Monday following date Of
sale. For further particulars call upon
your nearest ticket agent. SO 48
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

agement, for time at least; hence
we favor protective tariff. The la
borer needs alLthe wage he can get
and this tariff is favorable to him.
Their opponents say: cit is of NO
consequence where the workshops
are, whether here or in Europe; OF
whether American industries are
fostered or not. Let them and the
laborer look to themselves. We
buy where we can buy the cheap
est"
The protectionist believes his
theory best supports the governmen,
to the advantage of the whole peo-
pie. We shall see how this is. y
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

+ The COURIER. scribe dropped into DR..
Kerr's office tuesday morning with the
usual salutation: Hello doctor, what t
do you know" Not very much replied
the genial M. D., but you can mention
that was down to Fred r. LiIly's
Monday afternoon and helped to bring
into the world q fine little daughter to
gladden. his home. Mother and child
doing well. Mr.. Lilly says he is the
happiest man III seven counties. Here's
our rY- Fred and heart congratula-
tions,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

Several of the state papers have
been putting forth their special can
d1date for governor for the next
term, SO of course the COURIER has
got to have a candidate and would
respectfully ask the people what's the
matter with Hon. E. d. Wallace, Of
Steele county, for governor. He is
a man of good executive ability and
a conscientious gentleman.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

Ezra Morton, wife and baby, arrived
in Cocperstown last week, on visit to
his mother and father and sister. Mrs.
H.G. Chamberlin. Ezra was formerly
an old Coopcrstown boy. being con-
nected with the Independent in 1887.
Since leaving Cocperstown he has got
married and settled down to be great
family man. He is talking of going to
Oregon to locate, on account OF ill
health.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

Bank Examiner Patterson was in
town Wednesday, examining the affairs
of our bank. As will be noticed by his
report the First Bank, under Cashier
Bucks conservative management, is
in first class shape:
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA.
Office of State Examiner.
BISMARCK, Sept. 20, 1858.
THIS 1s to certify that on the Goth
day of September, 1893, l carefully ex-
am,ned the records, accounts, leans
and discounts. certificates of deposit
and deposits subject to check of The
First Bank Of Cooperstown, At Coop
erstown, North Dakota, and found the
same in excellent condition with cask
reserve sufficient to pay all dspositors-
KExPER PEABODY, State Examiner
BY W. E. Patterson, Deputy.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

pie which rid out the discordant ele-
ments and, without trampling on the
corns OF prejudice, elevate and clarity
moral idea" This system of Savings
Banks among the schools aims at prac-
teal education in thrift, habits of econ
omy and self dependence, SO that boys
and girls when ready to enter into the
activity of life may have bank account
large or small AS the ease n,Ay be, which
may be the basis of u future fortune,
with the practical habits of frugality
acquired with it. 1t is certainly we'll
worth the trouble to teach children the
advantage Of accum ulating inter est, and
the lrusbandjng Of small resources. Is
inaugurate it the CO operation of the
school board, patrons, the bank, the
teachers and pupils is necessary. We
feel confident that the desire 10 put this
plan in operation in our schools will
meet the approval and support of our
people. Sometimes the objection IS
raised that 1t will tend to make children
miserly, but facts have strongly dis
proved this, which we have not space
to give here. The sense OF inc ependence
and the power to give brings one of the
best joys of life and surely tends to
broaden and deepen instead of contract
ing human nature, We shall try to ex-
plain the working of this simple system
next week.
1t is astonishing now much Jealous
effort is often eXerted to prove u good
law to be unconstitutional. A s,rong
effort for this is being made against
Ohio's new cigarette law imposing Il tax
OF $500 upon wholesale dealers and $lO0
upon retailers. If the law stands the
test and remains in force II tobacco
wrapper will be put on the ordinary
cigarette and labeled "cigarine" with
which it is intended to evade its power.
Washington and Arkansas have eacE
passed anti cigarette laws, and mne
other states have such bills pending.
This.must be n question of Importance
TO engage such attention us this.
| 80
Physicians affirm that the cocaine
habit, when once firmly settled. Is one
of the very worst to overcome, for it
creates a desire for all kinds Of stimu.
lants.-Exchange.
~
Members of the union may expect a
call from the treasurer for collection of
the quarterly.
The next regular meeting of the union
will be held one week from next Tues
day.
THE OUTLOOK.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22
ASHTABULA.

The Times Record (RepublicaM and
the North Dakota Patriot (Demecratic),
two journals of Valley City, are devot-
ing one or two columns of their valua.
ble space for temperance talk, and the
city and county officials have found out
through these columns who ara tO
blame for blind piggers violating the
prohibition law, and who ought to en-
force the law, and these two papers de.
serve much credit for the stand they
take, on the side Of law, if not for pro.
h,bitien. Republicans have always
claimed the honor and credit for any
and all success the temperance people
have gained, while the democrats have
been blamed for all whiskey and into K
icating drinks sold. But how Is 1t in
this case:
Mrs. Maggie Kyes went home to hel
parents at Uxbridge for visit,
Threshing is nearing its end in this
vicinity. All are disappointed after
threshing is done.
Ole johnson and Arthur Hill return.
ed from u week or two threshing and
are preparing for the return to Chi
cago.
o. N. Saunders had his left hand
kicked by his herdlng broncho and had
two bones broken and two fingers bad.
ly fractured. Doctors Benson and
Thams of Valley City, fixed his hand
up in a plaster Paris bandage and prom
ised him a long time to get we'll in.
Mrs. Emmett Mosher is sick and un.
der DOCTORS care.
This is threshing season for farmers
and harvest season for tho blind pig
gers.
nAn
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22


Sam ]. Copeland, the bold, bad
man who robbed the Moorhead bank
in broad daylight last June, and
skipped out with s., 900, was cap
tured in Sioux City few days age
and has been brought to Moorhead
for trial. The robbers who robbed
the Mineral Range Express of SIS,
900 last week have also been cap
tured. They were arrested by police
officers at Marquette, Mich. Train
and bank robbers seem to have bad
luck.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

The national grist mill at Wash
ington is running daily Except Sun
day. with plenty of wind power, but
the country will starve if it has to
depend on any fodder from that mill
at present. Some Of those old fos-
sils in the senate whe take up a
whole week talking, had better take
a vacation and let the senate dc
business.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

Christ Jackson came pretty near
meeting with serious accident Sunday
He went into the barn to hitch up a
horse and as he passed by large tif
teen hundred pound horse the amin al
acknowledged his presence by giving
him kick in the side that landed him
up against another team some few feet
away Luckily Mr.. Jackson's watch
received the full force of the bio W
which accounts for Christ getting of
without scratch.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

DIR. Kerr reports another baby girl ut
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Col
son, the little stranger arriving Wed.
nesday morning. We congratulate Mr.
and Mrs. Colson on this new acquisi.
ton 10 their family circle.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

George N. Stork has one of the NEST
conveniently arranged residences in
this vicinity. The house from outside
appearances IS not 9rettiIy designed,
but the interior is arranged for comfort
and convenience. The rooms are large
and we'll proportioned. Peter Stewart
put on tho plaster and finishing coat,
and done 1t in good shape too.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

o lversou 4 Co, shipped carload
of cattle to st. Paul. Saturday. Henry
Retzlatf went down with them-but in
the passenger coach.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

The Fargo Forum last Saturday con-
tanned a column and haf write.up of
Cooperstown. 1t was written by Carl
Is. Pinney and we are sorry we had not
time to reproduce it,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

Contractor C. H. johnson and force
have been building residence for VIM.
Browntield this week up in the twenty
third ward. The building is 16x24.
two stories, with large addition. Mr..
Brownticld proposes to enjoy town life
the coming winter.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

Messrs. l. E. Dwyer, Henry c. Smith,
St. Paul; VIM. McKennon, Pittsburgh,
Pa, and VIM. H. Fisher, Brownsville.
Pa, compose IL hunting party that have
been enjoying chicken hunting the past
week in Griggs county. They are 4,
gentlemanly quartette of fellows and
enjoyed the sport immensely. They
are friends of Henry Retzlaff.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

The Sanborn Enterprise announces
the death of Rev. Geo w. Hnntley. tho
pioneer Baptist missionary of North
Dakota. He died.at Kethsburg, Ills.
week ago last "Wednesday. Mr.. Hunt
ley dedicated the Baptist church at
this place.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

Mrs. j. N. Brown was elected dele
gate to represent the Cooperstown w.
Z. L. U. at the state convention which
convenes at Larimore today. Miss
Mabel NewberrY was elected to repre-.
sent the Y's.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

The Graphic, printed at Larimore,
N. D., by William Miller, is a late
candidate for public favor. 1t is a
democratic sheet, and starts out with
a good advertising patronage. We
wish the Graphic success.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

A travelling man was taken very
sick ut the hotel Tuesday night and his
groans and lamentations woke up all
the boarders IN the house. DR.. Wanner
was summoned and afforded the suffer-
er relief. BLESSED be doctors" was the
patients remark as he fell into deep
sleep.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

DR.. Rasmussen, the veterinary sur
eeon and dentist, has returned from
the east, and is now ready for business
of all kinds in his Inns. Mr.. Rasmussen
is regularly graduated veterinary and
guarantees his work. %
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

Miss Helen Brown has opened a first
class dressmaking establishment in
rooms at the Haugen house, and cordi-
ally invites those wishing work done to
call on her. Perfect satisfaction guar
anteed. 35-SS
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

Rev. G. G. Mcclure has gone to
Fairmount, North Dakota, us pastor of
the Baptist church ut that place. The
many friends of the reverend gentle-
man in Cooperstown wish HIM success
in his new field.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

A hand grenade probably saved the
town from a big fire Wednesday night
$. Almklev went into his oil warehouse
after oil, lamp tipped over and explod.
ed, and for few minutes things looked
serious. The prompt smashing of a
hand grenade put out the fire. Mr..
Almklov's hands were burned quite
badly.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

Some son of thief stole johnny
Fowler's bicycle from the Baptist
church Sunday evening. 1t was mean
trick and we lopc Mr.. Fowler will re
cover his wheel. 1t is II Victor sprin e
fork will solid tires, and suitable re.
ward is offered for its recovery
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22
North Dakota's day at the World s

North Dakota's day at the World!
Fair is set for Oct. II. The pro.
gram will include addresses by ex
Governor Burke, of Duluth, Cover.
nor Shortridge and other state off
cials, and the recitation of an ori.
ginal poem descriptive of the re-
sources of North Dakota, with a re-
ception and house warming in the
evening at the state building.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

The Worlds Fair directors are
of the opinion that the fair should
be kept open until Jan. 1st. The
directors will ask congress to grant
an extension.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

DR.. L. Platou, Il graduate from Chris.
tiani,, university, Norway, has located
ut CoOperstowr and will be found at his
office in Peter J0hnson's restaurant
building or Almklov's drug store. 3G
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22
COLUMN
Conducted by the Cooperstown W. CT.

Mrs. j. N. Brown Presii dent.
Mrs. Purinton. Mrs. Hooking, Mrs. Champ
lin, Wee Presidents.
Mrs. VIII Carleton, Recording Secretary.
Mrs. T. E. Warner, Corresponding Secretary
Mrs, Joseph IIogarth, Treasurer.
Mrs. E. W. Blackwell .,Supt. "Y" work.
Mrs. G. N. Stork, Supt. of Literature.
Mrs. J. n Brown. Supt. Press Work.
Mrs. r. NJ. Cowen, Asst Supt Press Work.
Mrs. Whidden, Mrs. Kennedy, Supts. Juven-
lie Work.
Mrs. r.. NJ. Cowen, Supt. Scientific Instruc-
ton.
Miss Gimb!ett, Supt. School Savings Banks
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

COOpERSTOWE Y. W. C. TT
Miss Bertha Zimmerman, President.
Miss Emma johnson, Miss Nellie Brown
vice-Presidents.
Miss Nellie Newbery, Recording Secretary
Miss Mabel Newbery, Corresponding Secre
tary.
Miss May Johnson, Treasurer.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

w. H. Percy is hobbling around ON
one foot. He had pitchfork run
into his right leg the other dry creating
4 painful wound,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

Wanted-Wneat in exchange for
goods. Win pay SIC per bushel for No.
1 hard, and other grades in proportion
IS w. G. JIMEsON.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

Fred King aud Archie Bowden are
the latest converts to the bicycle craze-
They have mastered tho unruly wheel
and proudly glide through the streets to
the TIME of keep IN the middle of tho
road"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

l hrve decided 70 do n strictly cash
business after October lst and will oa
that date reduce prices on many staple
goods 81 JOHN SYvERSON.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

Peter E. Nelson returned from
Chicago, Saturday evening, having put
in five days at the fair. Mr.. Nelson il
much pleased that he went to the big
show. He says that it is out of sight.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

My stock of general merchandise this
fall is larger and more complete than
any former year, and prices much lewsr-
JOHN SYvERsON.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

States Attorney Bartlett went 10
jamestown Tuesday morning return
ing Wednesday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22
LOCAL RESUME
From Where we Broke of Last
Week. Including Items
of Interest
Around Town, Society Notes
and General County News.
Doings of a Week.

DR.. Feathsrston, the painless
dentist, will be at Cooperstown We'd
nesday and Thursday, Oct. Sd and 4th.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1893-09-22

DR. f. M. johnson will make his
next regular visit here for dental work
Oct. 8. 10. l..