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Griggs courier., 1894-03-23
The SEARCH LIGHT.
r Goa, and Home and Native Land.
ST. PAUL, Mar. II, 1894.

g. ST. PAUL, Mar. II, 1894.
"Would to God that the Maine law
had been passed so years ago." l look
ed around TO see from whence came
this conversation and saw an old lady
70 or 80 years old talking to a red nosed
member of the bottle fraternity. Yes,
coatinued the old lady, 80 years ago
my husband would not have gone down
to a drunkard's grave. or my daughters
married drunkards and lived lives of
sorrow, or one Of my boys died in Jail
and the other now in the lunatic asy-
lum. She laid her trembling hard on
the liquor mans arm. See what the
works of your business has committed
1 was young and my heart was full Of
hope and happiness. My God, how you
have poured desolation into this poor
old heart. l am bitter, do you wonder.
Such as you, Sir, have robbed me of my
children and in my old age l am alone,
do you hear, alone. And let me tell
you this hand never wrsnged the least
of Gods creatures bat you, sir. you
have wronged me. God forgive me,
but l remember the day the sheriff en-.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

The Fargo Forum hits the nail
square on the head in the following:
ale who thinks that-the republi-
can state ticket can be elected this
time without the help of Walsh-or
any other republican county-has
read the signs OF the times to little
purpose. There are no republican
votes to spare. The jamestown
Capital is wrong about Roger Allin
and its error has been adopted by
The Lisbon Star. There are just
as many people who thought the
Ransom delegation to the last con
vention deserved rebuke as did the
Walsh. The fact is it will take a
decidedly united effort to secure a
republican victory. Let the past
dead bury its dead, and begin anew
with charity for all and malice to-
wards none"
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

it pass, but next week an unknown
friend by the name .f Everson came to
my rescue and seeing he convinced YOU
OF your errors was only Il silent me,i-
itator expecting to 500 fur fly.
Frank kunze has bought the tree
Claim right of jacob R;ipp and Frank
will now make Rapp's tree. claim Il
homestead. Some of the houses on
Rapp's homestead are included in the
bargain aud are now being Moved.
l have seen lots Of geese. ducks,
crows, spring birds and other signs sf
approval that spring is nearly here.
Robert Kunze's sisters and brother
are expected over here from Germany
the conf, G summer, SO it is rur:ored.
Mr. and Mrs. Freer and daughter paid
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Ladbury visit last
week. ..
w. Martin will raise-I came near
saying cane-but mean No hard this
summer. Won't the dust fly.
George Darling, who has been out at
Rosebud, Montana, among the cowboys
for about three years. was around to
see his friends last week, with buekskin
pants, Il wide brimmed hat. and IL bi <
revolver in his belt, in Il cowbsy saddle
on II western broncho. George is the
picture of II cowboy.
John Hillarson is NOV ing over to his
Willow IaKc farm
Sidney Pierce is again trying to raise
the dust before the rest, but couldn't do
it. It's too damp and slippery
Everybody is getting ready for their
annual >p.ing stampede back and forth
oyer their fields. wondering and singing
"What shall the harvest be?' Sing
away boys, I'll join the chorus with a
Forty cents oushel we must take,
You see We can't help it for our, fami
lies sake, ,f.4
Feed your family on bread made of rye
Better times are coming by and by,
Aud Dad shall be happy with the rest,
And won't growl bit if don't get the
! best,
And-well now must quit, because l
can hear the editor say, oh, Dad, oh
Dad, won't you wlite poetry for the
Suffering humanity, and having dread
Of his ever ready waste basket l mus
cut it off short.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23
GALLATIN.

The farmers must think spring has
come judging from the way they are
rustling around.
James Park returned last week from
his visit of two months with relatives
and olden time friends in st. Marys,
Canada. Mrs Park has not put in h.r
appearance rs yet.
There seems to be considerable argu.
ment among the farmers regarding
farm wages this spring. Some say from
$l2 to $l5 but the majority of farmers
around here are to pay from $lS to $50
per month ri.
Dunk Park, of Hope, has been a
pleasant visitor in our neighborhood
the past week.
Tom Treulson has moved up on the
old Gimblctt place, where he will con-
tinue his residence in the future. We
wish Tom success on his prairie home.
w. C. Saunders is securing the cou
try in search of cattle for his herd. w.
G. will make rattling good herder
and no mistake.
Say Dad, you must have caught the
calico fever Judging from your momen-
tous statement last week.
There was - rousing crowd in atten-
dance at dance which took place at
Alex Saunders last Friday night. The
dancing commenced at an early hour
and was kept up until a late hour. Sew.
eral pieces were sung and bountiful
supper wac served by the ladies, and
all went merrilIy home quite pleased
with the dance of the year.
Jerry Kelly drove down from North
wood last week, and is shaking hand
with his many friends here. He re-
turned home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Brown moved in.
to their new dwelling house on G. W..
Dyson's place last week.
Say, put on your calico window blinds
as Riverside can boast of peepin g
Tom.
Ar1e Luckason returned from points
in Minnesota last week, where he was
in search of a man who ran away with
a horse team several years ago. He
found his man and now feels better.
| Several of the farmers started to
harrow n little in the afternoon the past
few days.
We wonder if they will get done
threshing in the Ashtabula country in
time to get the 81 crop in.
KENn
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

The She rbreoke Tribune very
Modestly suggests half dozen or SO
Noed republicans of Steele county to
succeed Senator Enger, whose term
expires next January, and then
winds up by saying that Griggs coun-
y Is part of the sixteenth district.
You bet Griggs county is part OF
ehe sixteenth, district Bro. Hunt, with
y capital P. Steele county ought
certainly to concede the senator or
<he two representatives to Griggs
<his year which will be nothing but
right. Steele county cannot afford
TO be hoggish in the matter.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

The Fargo Republican says ]. l..
Cashel is not candidate for state
treasurer. The gentleman prob ably
has read the handwriting on the wall
to this effect: "No traitor shall en-
ter into the duties of state treasurer. "
MIR. Cashel is one of the republicans
who sold his republican principles
for mess of pottage, and helped
elect democratic senator. The re.
publican party should leave such
men severely alone. 1t has no use
for traitors. Let the republicans sill
down hard on all such fellows.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23


The late Alinnssota elections show
great gains for no license, and yet
there are people living in this mans
town who will say: "Give the peo-
pie vote and license will carry
every time" Minnesota is license
state, and the people can either vote
for or against license. The latest
returns show majority OF towns
went dry which goes to show thai
people are becoming educated to the
fact that ''no license" lends respect
ability to the town in which they
live.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

tered my house and took everything,
even my Bible that my dear mother
gave me aud all went to pay tor your
cursed rum. l rem ember when my
first born was laid in my arms BY my
drunken husbands hands. WHY sir, in
Gods holy name did you come into my
house and rob and kill. Was this con-
stitut.onal: My only child ravlng
lunatic IS all have left You need not
vince, its the work of your hands. You
know it AS we'll rs l do. There is blood
there, blood. You better have null.
stone hanged around you neck than sell
rum. May the curse of poor lone
widow be upon you aud God have
mercy on yo.r soul" Everybody whs'
pered an Amen AS the old lady walked
away.
One fata; fact will mark strongly for
this traffic under high license. It has
purchased The right, right to be, and
the community has accepted the price.
The blood money has been paid and the
blood must be split. The community
has taken the price and must in honor
allow the sacrifice to proceed. We have
sold our fellow men, we have set apart
80 pieces nf silver for the potter's field
the prison and the asylum, and Eow the
fearful work must so on. But the cause
OF total abstinence and prohi bitiom is
the cause of God. We have II Gu .)tain
who never loses battle and the final
triumph of success is ut hand. The
time is coming when there will be no
more right to sell liquor than clothes
infected with smallpox. While it is
still true that while the harvest is plen-
teous the laborers are few. Yet in my
life time | look back and see the great
progress that has been made. bid
you dear friends be of good cheer,
weeping may endu.e for night but JOY
cometh in the morning. The list of
total abstainers is yearly growing.
Again say be of good cheer.
Yours fraternaliy,
W. AUNT Betty.
P S. Win Mr., II. tell what makes
the law a failure. Aunt b.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23
ASHTABULA.

I am sorry Bro. Schneidlebecker has
been held in suspense by the idea Of
causing my silence. Why Bro. Shneid
etc., yeu couldn't offend Dad in any
discussion or controversy. Say, don't
you know the difference between Dad
aud AN umbrella: You see was una
ble to gather any time for any unnec-
sarY dickering that next week 50 l let
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Congressman Johnson has said
very emphatically that he will not
be a candidate for governor. Sew
eral politicians are awaiting with
treathless anxiety 10 hear oui con-
gressman's decision in regard to be-
ing a candidate for reelection to
congress. Great head our congress
man has got. He don't propose to
be put on the shelf by getting nom.
mated for governor
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

The Cando Herald is late Jour-
Aalistic venture that has unfurled its
banner to the breeze in this season
Ut prosperity and confidence. 1t
Tshows that it is filling a sslong felt
want" if its advertising columns are
anything to base an opinion on. 1t
IL edited by H. ]. Marshall, is full
Of ads, and live sayings and doings
of its community. Success to the
Herald. j.,
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Devils Lake proposes to go Rainy
Lake one harder. Gold and rubies
galore are now found right along on
the shores Of this historic resort, and
she sea serpents will no doubt soon
put In tntif appearance. We expect
10 hear Of diamonds and pearls being
tound on the bluffs of Bald Hill
Greek some of these days.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23
WALKING MATCH

Andrew johnson and VIM. Glass are
getting ND II walking contest to take
place as soon as the weather permits.
Glass bets $25 that johnson cannot
walk to Sanborn and back in twenty.
four consecutive hours. Mr.. johnson
accepts the bet and the above picture
represents the gentleman training for
the contest.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

1t is rumored that the populists Of
Griggs county propose to put in nom.
ination full set OF county officers who
are Populists from principle and not
for gain--in other words will nominate
!, new set from top to bottom. A good
idea. This idea of. some of these fol-
lows being populists In ono conven-
ton and republicans in another is get
ting to be pretty thin. There are soma
county officers who should be drop
ped permanently at the end of their
present term.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23
EDITORIAL NOTES.
And Other Matters of Interest
to the Readers of the
Courier.

As the time for school election
approaches we are forc,bly reminded
that superintendent of school is to
be elected in June. While we have
no wish to say a word against the
present incumbent as man, as an
VMcial we are inclined to the
opinion that he has been rather dere
s,ct in the discharge of his duties.
The cause of education demands that
<he superintendent of schools should
devote the maio portion of his or
het time to the duties Of the Office.
The schools should be visited once
each year by the superintendent as
required by law and advice and in
structicn given to the teachers. This
has not be done in this county for
several years. Yet the superin nten-
dent is paid 5000 per year and mile
age for this purr ose-good enough
salary tor anybody. Then again, we
tkink there has been too much slack
ness in the matter Of allowing per-
sons to teach school under age and
without certificates as required by
saw. This is not right. Moreover
she superintendent should give the
different school boards to unders and
that when they pay out any money
30 any person who does not hold a
segal certificate the board is misap-
propriating public funds and is SUBJ
Ject to prosecution for the same. BY
allowing persons to teach who are
not capable, takes away the incen-
tive to work for certificates by the
coming teachers who are now study
Ing in our public schools and natur-
ally gives us an inferior class o.
teachers. Not only this, when VT
See one person teach without certi
6cate and another refused, it smack!
of favoritism, and this is not right
The superintendent of schools shoule
discharge his duties impartially with
out fear or favor, and when a deserv
sns applicant is entitled to certifi
cate issue it, but where they are not
refuse to grant it. Such things have
occurred IN this county and no ON
Can deny it. If the office is wortl
having it is worth looking after. W.
would suggest tnat a convention b.
held at the proper time to place ii
domination candidate for. superin
tend of schools. Besides the present
Incumbent, c. W. Hodge James H
Sinclair and Mrs. Rich are bein.
mentioned for the Office.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Paul Flick brought SUIT in Judge Mel
CARDS court last Saturday against John
paulstrHdo for s3e 50 alleged to bs due
hlm for services fot running thresh-
ing engine. A jury trial was demand
ed and a jury of six cmpanelled to try
the case. Their verdict was against
the plaintiff who was held for the costs.
Attorney Bartlett argued for Flick and
Attorney jacobson for Panstrude.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

What has become Of our republi-
can county central committee? Did
it die the day after the last election?
1t should wake up from its long sleep
and stand ready to jump on board
the band wagon this coming fall.
The faint rumble OF the victorious
republican hosts can already be
heard sweeping westward. Awake.
arise! organize!
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23
Whidden will buy oats.

The Fellowship meeting held here
last week was unfortunate in that most
all the speakers on the program were
prevented from attending. The only
one from abroad who came was Rev.
H. C. Simmons, of Fargo, and he was
called away to Beloit, Wis, to bury his
father who had just tied. However,
four interesting sessions were greatly
enjoyed by those who attended them.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

The young people of the Baptist
Sunday school have organized mis-
sionary society with the name '"The
Crusaders They held a social last
Saturday afternoon; and some sixty
were present. The time was very
pleasantly occupied in listening to read
ings by Miss Ida Stevens, Minnie and
Effie Newberry, a recitation by Janette
Whidden and singing, and in playing
games and partaking of ice-cream and
cake. The next meeting Of the society
will be next Thursday afternoon at 4:sO
o'clock. All under sixteen are invited.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

DR.. Carl Rasmussen, veterinary sur
geon and dentist, CoOperstowH, North
Dakota. All work in MY line pre- mptly
attended to
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

John Hogenson, of Romness, was
storm bound in town Wednesday. He
was just returning from st. Paul. where
he had been with a car load of stock.
He says the markets We're away down.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Emil Marquardt is having some i'm.
provemcLts made on the Virgo l'ouse
and is fixing up the rear part of the
building as q dwelling place for M. e.
Locktoh aiid family. ," @
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Will Hetherington left Tuesday morn-
ing for Mayvilie, to take position as
foreman on the Mlyville farm We are
sorry to see Will leave town and hope
to sec him back here next fall
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

T. E. Warner and family have moved
into their OWN residence in the twenty
third ward. Ed says he wants side
walk built ont to h,s place, aud will
make that Il live issue for the coming
municipal campaign.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Colorado's governor has been try
ing to provoke a civil war IN his
state by his bull ll-headedness. For a
man elected on reform issues and
ideas, Waite is the biggest fool Of the
nineteenth century.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

N. Ellingsen, of Plymouth Rock.
Iowa. arrived in Coopcrstown Monday
night with ear load of fine farm
horses. They arc stabbed at Biorn's
livery barn. Cali aud see them If yo u
want u good team.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Tom Delaney's supple form is again
noticed on tie street corners. Tom is
still in the well business. See his adj
in. this issue
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

w. d Marsh undertook to break the
A. .. U. w. goats back Wednesday
night. The goat came out ahead.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Mrs. Andrew johnson and family
left Tuesday morning for Minneapolis,
where they will visit for two or three
months. a#.a n.a .e4.t
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Al. Murre / .avs he shot goose Sum
day. As We editor did not sec the
goose we shall have to take his word
for it
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

There will b. an E .ster service in
the Baptist church Sunday evening.
Special music will be rendered by the
choir, exercises by the children and u
short sermon BY the pastor. :,
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

The Neal Dow birthday party, post.
posed from Tuesday evening on &C
count of the storm, will be held
Monday evening. Let all come.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Mr.. Ditwiller came in on Monda y
and started Il hcnnery for Rev. o. +.
Champlin, who says he can stand that
kind of u foul (fowD proceeding.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

w.. Hench was in the city Sunday
He left for Steele county IN the eve n.
ing, and will no doubt make it pleasa nj
for some of his friends in that count y
when he runs across them.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23
A $40 portrait given away
with every purchase of goods
amounting to ten dollars.
w. c. J1MESON.

The gophers are skipping around,
the air is full Of the quack .quack,
whang- -whang of the ducks and geese,
the spring birds are singing in the tr-
fences, and we wonder if spring has not
come. .s.-.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Miss Hattie Sutherland arrived IN
Cooperstown Wednesday, and will visit
for several weeks with friends.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

The three principal features of the
lyceum last Friday were the music by
the band, the question box and the dis
cussion on village improvements. The
music was excellent, the questions COW
cred u wide range from horse racingia
the streets of Cooperstown to the value
of demonetized gold. Mr.. Hodge told
what plutocrat was; Mr.. C. johnson
said horse racing should be stopped; Mr..
Bartlett said cattle running at large
was unlawful; Mr.. Warner said there
should be an educational qualification
to the right of suffrage and Mr. Champ
lin gave a reason. Some wished to
know one thing and some another. On
village improvements it was said:
Clean up; set out trees; nail down side
walks; have fire department.; build u
town hall; ship in a car load of dogs to
worry the cats; have fewer horse barns;
bachelors get married and build homes.
This last was approved by President
Bartlett, and would no doubt have met
with the hearty second of Mr.. McDer-
mott had he been present These were
hints thrown out and not points dis
cussed as they ought to have been. Mr..
Champlin closed the discussion, max.
ing quite speech and getting down t,
business He spoke Of the cemetery rs.
an essential part Of the town whios =
should be looked after. The lyceuA-
decided to adjourn after two more ses-
s,ons. No program was presented fog:
| the next meeting.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Postmaster Jimeson has. purchased
G. C. Piatt's residence on the east side
OF town. Our genial p. NJ. says he has
got tired Of moving every six weeks
and proposes to have permanent
stopping place.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Married-st CeopersoBwn, North Da>
kota, On March 19th, 1891, by Rev. Os>
car ID. Purlnton. Mr.. A.. w. Lyon and
Miss Ella Williams, both of Aneta.
Nelson county.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Charley Moseley was storm bound in
town this week. Isaac Brennan went
back with him and will work on the
Pioneer Ranch ,his summer
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

There will be Scandinavian service
IN the Baptist church Sunday morning
ut 1890 o'clock.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Theodore Syverson met with quite All
accident last Saturday, getting his fin.
gers caught in the cog wheels Of IN ice
cream freezer, and cutting the finger to
the bone.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Whidden sells the Wanamaker 4
Brown line of clothing. Ask to see
samples.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Chris Syvergard is visiting friends in
Minnesota, ,fs
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

John q. Ole says that he has brood
mares for sale and 4 or geldings. All
young horses. Those desiring anything
IN this line call at his office. If you
don't want horses he can sell you a
farm
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Choice Cark's No. 1 potato at Wai d
den's.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Whidden buys hides, sheep pelts and
pork.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Which reminds us that there is a
dance at the Palace Hotel tonight, to
which everybody is invited. Everybody
dance.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23
LOCAL RESUME
Around Town, Society Notes
and General County News.
Doings of Week.
Featherston. dentist, April II & 12.

VIM. Spangenberg went to Courtenay
Monday.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23
Wheat Market.
A. b. STEWART, Agen

81 Black marched into town from the
direction of Gallatin a few evenings
ago. 81 is like bad penny. Always
turns up when it is not wanted.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Rev. o. p. Champlin preached a
unique sermon on Neal Dow last Sun
day morning. He said it was CUSTOM
ary III early days for the parson and
choir to take along to choir prac-
tice little toddy to help move the
spirit. The general dose was sixteen
quarts of whiskey, several quarts of
cider brandy, some Jamaica rum, sew
eral quarts of snakebite and a box of
cigars. If the custom of ye olden
times were still observed, there would
not be q vacant chair IN the church
Sunday morning.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

Important to trappers and all parties
having fur to sell, Whidden will buy
your fur and pay highest prices.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

/ For best hams and bacon call Il
Whidden's.
Griggs courier., 1894-03-23

DR.. FeatEerston, the painless
dentist, will be ut Cooperstown We'd
nesday and Thursday, April II & IL.