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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28

WE notice that in making up the
different states for state officers to be
nominated at the coming republican
convention, that the bosses seem to
have forgotten Miss Emma Bates,
our efficient superintendent of public
instruction, during the shuttle. We
see no reason why Miss Bates should
not receive an endorsement for
another term. 1t is a fact that no
department at Bismarck has been
more efficiently handled than that
of the educational department under
Miss Bates wise and careful man
agement. The Courier advocates
reelection for Miss Bates and we
think Griggs county will back up
the opinion of the Courier in the
next convention.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28

IT is said that Messrs. Stewart &
Pepper, of Hope, intend starting an
opposition paper in that town after
April 1st, the time at which c. L.
Allen, who has purchased that paper,
takes control. It's to be regretted
that such a state of affairs exist as
this opposition business does not
nor will not pay in these small
towns-it is simply survival Of the
fttest. Without taking sides either
way, the Courier would like to see
an amicable settlement made be-
tween Allen and Messrs. Stewart &
Pepper. We regret to see the pres
ent quill drivers of the Pioneer step
down and out as they have made a
lively paper of the Pioneer.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28
A NEW silver party was organized

A NEW silver party was organized
at Grand Forks few days ago. A
permanent organization was made
and the chairman of the convention
will appoint the members OF the
committees from the different coun-
ties. The resolutions adopted
recognized as the principles of the
convention these adopted at the
national convention at Washington,
demanding the free coinage at the
ratio of 16 to 1, protection of wool
and cattle interests in the west, the
use Of silver as money of final re-
demption, and the annulling of any
contract calling for redemption ii,
either metal alone. That's the plat.
form Of the new party, which is
headed by Standish-tle man with a
free silver wheel in his head. How
do you like il?
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28

NOTWITHSTANDING the bill passed
by congress and the assembling OF
the Texas and Mexican soldiery, the
prize fight between Fitzsimmons and
Ma''er took place on the New Mex
leo border right in sight of the
Texas militia last Tuesday, and
the funny part of it all is that the
troops couldn't get at the fighters
inside of two days. The fight lasted
one minute anl thirty-fve seconds,
when Fitzsimmons jabbed the other
fellow under the chin and put him to
sleep. 1t is thought that the fight
between Cerbett and Fitzsinmons
will take place in a balloon as they
have got to get more wind than they
can furnish themselves.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28
gallons of beer. Washington, who

gallons of beer. Washington, who
was not present, expressed his SUR
prise at their moderation, and wrote
his agent that he feared he had not
been liberal enough, and expressed
the hope that he had not neglected
those who had voted in the opresi-
ton. His reflective mind and acute
observation soon noted the ravages
made by drink, and doubtless con-
frmed that personal moderation
which never permitted him to run
into excess Of any kind. In the
Provincial army, when general
charges Of drunkenness were made
against the Virginia troops, there
was not word against Washington
personally. He had, moreover, thus
early deplored it as a serious vice,
forbade it by stringent orders, and
applied hundred lashes to every
man found drunk. Still later he
wrcte that .Gln shops served to ruin
the proprietor and those who make
the most frequent application to
them.' and in advising his nephew,
he adds: Refrain from drink, which
is source OF all evil and the ruin Of
half the workmen of this country"
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28
$3.50 PER ANHUA.
HAM AFFORD.
February ae, 1896.

February 20, 1895.
Having been elected newspaper COR,
respondent of the Hannaford Literary
Society by an overwhelming majority,
nobody wanting the position, Ihasten
to assume the duties OF my position.
In .ae words Of the great poet:
Ny pen is pale,
My ink Is ----
Now, that don't sound right. Think
III have to leave the poetry part to
you, Mr.. Editor, judging from your
past Efforts that it will be creditablY
done. The society was called to orsler
by President John Armstrong. The
fine evening brought out ], large crowd.
among the visitors being: Mr., and Mrs.
Church; Andrew and Miss Urquhart.
Not being elected until close, Of mect-
ing, took no notes. and SO can not
give the program in full. A song by
Willie Sinclair, Edith Fiero and Mrs.
r Guest, called fortl, tnmultous ap-
pIause, rs did also some violin solos by
w. Sinclair The song Of the evening
was rendered by Il. II. Grsyen. The
program committee thought he couldn't
sing, and Anticipated having a great
laugh ut his expense, but the laugh was
on them, for Groven's rendition Of tho
little Dutchman, his wife and pig,
brought down the house, an encore be-
ing loudly called for. Among other
enjoyable things were rccitations by
Willie Sinclair aud Milton Mills, and -
narrative by Edith Fiero.
The question for debate was: Re-
solved, that the Works of Nature are
moro pleasing than those of Art. Two
of the members of tho affirmative were
absent, their place being supplied by
j. G. Mills and III. Kerr, who, with the
assistance of John Armstrong, received
u minority decision over H. II. Grovcn,
Mrs Ed. Guest and w. S. Hyde.
At the close Of tho entertainments,
election of officers for tho ensuing
month was held, resulting as follows:
JAS. Sinclair, presidents Willie Sinclair.
vice-presidcnt; May Olson, secretary;
II. II. Groven, treasurer.
w. S. HYDE.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28

REPRESENTATIVE WILSON, OF
Ohio, rather got a horse on Speaker
Reed last week. He succeeded in
having McKinley's Chicago speech
read from the clerks desk in the
house of representatives. 1t was
pretty tough, ;:ut the Maine man had
to take his medicine.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28
Co0pERsTONN. GRGGs n. FRIDAY

The Courier is in receipt of a
sketch of the life Of Senator Allison
who is a candidate for the presi.
dency. The sketch is sent BY Jacob
Rich, of Dubuque, Ia, and we are
invited to initiate the Allison boom
in our columns somewhat. Well,
here goes. Senator Allison is a re-
publican; he is u nice, quiet sort Of
a man; he is, willing to be made a
president and thinks he would make
a good one. We rather think that
he would. Next!
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28

THE North Dakota Editorial As
sociation have planned to meet at
Devils Lake this year July 9TH, at
the Chautauqua grounds. 1t is ex-
pected that Immediately following
this meeting trip to the Yellow
stone Park will be taken by the
quill drivers. A good idea. Push
it along.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28

GENERAL GREELY's article in
March Ladies' Home Journal upon
t.The Personal Side of Washington"
will show that Washington was
largely influenced by his environ
ments, but also that he steadily
tended toward the higher standards
Of the present age, especially as re-
CARDS his habits and ideals. OF the
first election in which he actively
participated, General Greely writes:
Gin his younger days Washington
extended at his first election the
usual post.election hospitility, which,
in those days, consisted in the mini
mum amount Of food with the maxi
mum amount of spirits. We find
him paying an account for such an
entertainment for some tour hundred
voters, where the account was three
shillings for food and thirty seven
for liquors. The capacity of the
average drinker may, perhaps, be
placed at three quarts at a sitting, as
derived from this account, which
covered one hogshead Of punch, one
barrel of punch, forty gallons Of
punch, nine bowls OF punch, forty
five gallons Of wine and forty-seven
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28
I3ollxan school Notes.

James Chalmers, OF Gallatin, is the
latest reinforcement to our numbers.
Nearly every scholar in school is more
or less ailing with a disease similar in
nsat,y respects to epizootic Several are
confined at home.
The students were delighted with
their neatly printed programs of the
entertainment they gave OH the evening
of Washington's birthday.
The crayon sketches on the black
board produced favorable comments.
They show artistic talent in the bud.
The "Bird Family" was thought to be-
especially well done.
Mothers Fool" made quite '.hit.''
He turned out to be Gov. Fred Brown.
''The Music Lesson was mitch enjoyed.
The married men were taking in the
..Wife's Allowance" Wonder if that
play will influence their future allow
ancc to their better hpiyes? 'The
Quack Dr." was quite y farce
The Gallatin string band was pres
ent to help celebrate the birthday of the
Father of his country" Their play
ing brought out many a found Of APP
plause. Master Hcrigst;d. nine years
old, played bass. He seems to be small
OF his age, but Il gifted musician.
The train scenes in tue historical
play, The Soldiers Reprieve. were very
much enjoyed. The several scenes in
this play were as follows: First,
home scene where the family take leave
of the young soldier. Second, the SOL
dier sleeps at his post. Third, home
scene; letters received, in which the
beloved brother and son explains how
it happened he slept at his post. Scene
fourth, Gail aboard for Washington I"
Little Blossom is discovered on her way
to interview Mr.. Lincoln. Again the
curtain IS drawn and Blossom stands
before the President. Lastly. the con-
duct0r enters and cries out .'All aboard
for Coopcrstewn.' Arriving Mt that
place they were told to change cars for
Sherbrooke. The bell rings, the train
stops, the passengers are helped down
the steps, and Benny (Jamcs Chalmers)
alights with little Blossom. He has on
his back soldiers pack, carries an old
army musket, and is received and em-
braced by his "father''
The large audience which came from
many miles around, the pleasure which
they themselves received in furnishing
pleasure to others, and the appreciation
which their hearers manifested, all
united to repay the students for their
extra labor in preparing this enter
tainmcnt in honor Of ''the most distin-
guished of Americans
The entertainment, although con-
tin,,ing until quite late. was we'll re-
ceiyed, and all went hume feeling that
they had been highly entertained. The
ladies of the neighborhood refreshed the
entire crowd by their excellent coffee,
cake, krulless, etc.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28

THE Young Mems Republican
Clubs of Nelson county have re-
Gently held love feast, at which
time William Mckinley was the
favored son for president. The Mel
son County Herald celebrated the
event by getting out supplement to
the Herald ly printing McKinley's
Chicago spc, ch in purple ink. La
kota and Nelson county republicans
are pushers, and the Herald is one
of the chiefpushers.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28
7 H r C o u r I E Z !,
PERCY r TRUBsHAw,
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER
Official DIRECTORY.

STATE OF FIcERs.
Governor-Roger Attn.
Lieut.. GOVERNOR ohm II. Worst.
Secre1ary--C NJ Dahl.
An,ltor-Eranls Briggs.
Treasurer. George Il. Nichols
Superintendent Of Public NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
+. Bates.
Attorney Gcneral--John Cowan.
Supreme Court Jndges-Gny C. n. Corliss.
Alfred Wallin. j. NJ. Bartholomew.
Railroad Commss'onere-J. j. Wamberg, Geo
II. Reyes. John w. Cu,rie.
Commissioner OF Labor-A. H. Laughlin.
Commissioner of insurance.. y. Eancher.
Ccngressman-M. N. johnson.
Judge District Court, Fifln Dlstrict-Roderick
Rose. of Jamestown.
COUNTY orFrcHRs.
Commissioners Jos Buchheit, chairman; r
2. Cooper, Vim Sandy, Neis Hemmingson, j ohm
x. Olson.
Regieter Of Deede-Hans O. Lien.
Clerk Of District Court-O. D.. Purinton.
Sherif-Claue jackson
District Attorncy--David Bartlett,
Trceeuser-lver Udgard.
Anditor-P. A. Melgntd.
Surveyor-Martin A. Uelande
Supt of Schools-Andrcw Sinclair.
County Judge-C. H. johnson.
Coroner-Dr. Platou.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28

THE latest Paris fashions say that
the bisssleeves has got to go-it is
doomed. The new sleeve will be
almost skin tight. Now, if the big
hat is relegated to the rear, man.
kind generally will be able to take a
little comfort at theatres, entertain
ments, etc.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28
Sample Machines

exhibition The Fuller johnson Columbia
plows; ey, Morrison and Rock Island pows f. Sd
and wood beam subbe pows with slip sbac double
Landslide and their Bonanza prairie breaker all
lever wood frame har
sections spring tooth harrows disc arro force
drop planters three shovel and five shovel cutvaors
johnson Self Dump and Star hay res The Woods
Deering wagons and grain beds Case I'm
pement bugge road paetons and road also
DEERlNG PONY BINDER WALTER A. WOOD "A1INNE."
many utensils many enuneate Now,
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28
Resolution ofCondolcncc.

Resolution ofConl1Olencc
Whereas, death has entered the home
OF onr much esteemed sister, Mrs. Nc
Dcrmott, with great atfliction, causing
sorrow and sadness 10 fill her heart, BY
the removal by death of her we'll be
loved little daughter Della Josephine
and
Whereas, BY her untimely death the
parents are caused to deeply mourn the
loss Of her who was to them a precious
treasure and their bright and msrninq
star Of hope.
Resolved, That the members OF
Evergreen Lodge No. 8, Daughters Oi
Rebekall. do hereby tender them Olli
sincere and heartfelt sympathy in this
their time of bereavement aud sorrow,
and do assure them that we are ready
and anxious ut all times to do what we
may to clear the thorns from their path
way.
They do not die;
Our loved ones fade, droop, and sink to rest,
We cross tired hands above the puseless breast.
We kiss cold lips that warmly ours have prest
The loye-lit eye
Whose glances cheer our lives, ana made earth
blest.
We close and Sigh.
And strive to say ''Gol doeth best,
He knowcth best:
For though.in robes funeral they arc drest,
They do not de-
Resolved, That copy of these reso.
lu,ions bc sent to Sister McDermott,
also to the Odd Fellows World and to
our local paper.
OLLIE HoEGHToN,
MAY RETZLATF,
ANNA ENGER,
Committee.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28
Horses and Mules!

branch of business and which shine Horses
especial delight neither work
We head ranging from to old and
weighing 6o They bought cheap aud for cash and
cheap All sold under guarantee
all right and just represented Call and examine
Sales barn north of store We also have
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28

BILL NYE, the famous humorist,
died at Asheville, N. c., last satur-
day afternoon.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28
Y, M. R. L.

The Young Mems Republican League
met ut the Fireman's Hall last Tuesday
evening. Several new members were
proposed and accepted. The league
is getting q large membership-about
fifty republicans now wearing the
League button.
1t Is not the business of the Young
Mems Republican league nor of any.
individual member of the league TO
enter into newspaper controversies or
try TO reply in any way TO malicious
attacks made upon members Of the
League or upon the league as political
factor. The business of the league just
now is to perfect an organization which
will be ready to take up tho work of
supporting the nominees of the repub.
lican conventions after the nominating
conventions have completed their work.
The degree of enthusiasm with which
this work is entered into will no doubt
depend largely upon the wisdom Of the
various caucuses, conventions, ETC.,
and to some extent upon the support
of moral and otherwise given the
league by those who are OF should be
interested in party welfare. The Young
Mems Republican league is composed
of body of young men who want to
see clean and honest politics and it is
to be devoutly hoped that no cold
water will be thrown on their efforts il,
this direction. The young men believe
in the principles OF the republican
party. They are proud of the histor,
OF the party Of their choice ard they
want to stand ont prominently Us re.
publicans. They have no ambition to
be classcd as politicians and it is MOI
their desire to learn the ways of politi
ca! tricksters who nave no ideas bu
those born of personal interests ant
VINO lose all right of principle ane
honor in the desire to crafty persona
ambitions or to defeat the plans of al
who will not enlist under their banner
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28
Farm implements
and Horses.

We have had much experience in farming and with farm
machinery anyone living and know whereof and
as selfish willing to give you the benefit of
our experience We do this selecting and keeping for sale
line of farm implements OF merit and reputation. line
excelle,l We the celebrated Van Brun &
Wilkins all steel wide tire high wheeled shoe drill with
chain press wheels force eed wind proof grain
receiver shoes that adjusted while the machine is in
operation perfect land working only when feed
wheels are moving. All sizes on hand.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28
Those Burlington Read.

Can be had by sending your name to
w j G Kenyon, G f and P A, st Paul,
Minn.-a fresh sheet every month.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28
General Merchandise

branch OF largo business where stock of dry goods
boots and Shoes ready made clothing groceries and
visions larger aud complete than We pre-
prepared show you good goods and willing to sell
over goods wish say that you have them
your prceor TO be explicit we will practically
give them must make room for new and fresh
goods arriving daily. Gail and be convinced Now will
pass give and callous handed lcr of the
soil few valuable tips in regard to
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1896-02-28
Ia the Spring the
Y Dung Mans Fancy
Lightly 9 llr1ls to
Thoughts Of Love. =


80 HIS poetic quotation applies to the idle and
+ Ayoung, but safely past this inter-
III esting and critical period in human existence we
thoughts and bent our energies to practical
and prosac business We love to hustle and be busy we
like buy and SELL and tell the public what we have
to sell trade anxious know what the public
has to If the public will kindly read the
snboned will know in part what have to offer
coming business Let first introduce the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-02-05
1o Organize Here.

At the close of the roundup" farm
ers' institute, appointed for this city
next month, convention of institute
workers has been called by Superin-
tendent McKerrow for the purpose Of
forming an international organization.
The date is Friday, March l3. This
was done at the suggestion Of Secretary
Leech, of Manitoba, who thought that
the meeting should be held in Wiscon-
sin as pioneer in institute work, and
the action has met with the approval
of many leading institute workers in
adjoining states. From the interest
being manifested, it is expected the
meeting will be fairly well attended
and it should be of much benefit to in
stitute work all over the United States
and Canada,
It will thus be seen that the forth
coming tenth annual roundup" will
take on the nature Of an international
affair, and its Importance should not be
under estimated. The farmers IN the
vicinity and our citizens should exert
every effort to make the event hugely
successful one.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-02-05
A Double Wedding,

Last Wednesday evening a double
wedding ceremony was performed by
Rev. j. H. Brock kmann. of st. Marks S
Lutheran church, the contracting par.
ties being two sisters, the Misses EN-
ma and Annie Bergman, and Hugo
Koenig, of 0watonna, Mimi, and Gus
tav Boehm, of the firm of Boehm &
Berg. The happy event transpired at
the residence of the brides, 80 North
Eighth street, and was witnessed by a
number of relatives and friends. Rob
ert Koenig and Miss Rosa Bergman.
and Fred Bergman and Miss Emma
Kruger attended the couples, respect
lively. The brides are we'll known
young ladies in the circles in which
they move, while the grooms are in
dustrious and progressive young bust
ness men. Mr.. Koenig was formerly
bookkeeper for the A. Fuermann
Brewing company in this city and now
holds similar position with Charles
Fuermann's s brewery at Owatonna, to
which place he has taken his bride to
reside. Mr. Boehm is one of the pro-
prietors of the meat market at 203
Third street He and his bride will
make their home at 1920 Jones street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-02-05
The Armenian Troubles.


Sunday evening at the Congregation
al church the Armenian question was
presented to large audience by Rev.
D. H. Richardson, late of Erzeroum,
Turkey. Mr.. Richardson is now secre-
tary the Armenian Relief association
of Chicago, and his work is in the in
terest of that organization. He is able
to handle the subject of the Eastern
religious troubles with confidence,
what he says being based upon person
al observations and experiences. With
an evident knowledge of the facts, Mr..
Richardson recounted the different
massacres and atrocities perpetrated
the past year and a half upon the
Christian Armenians, picturing in a
graphic manner the sufferings of the
destitute women and children left be-
hind. He attributes the cause of this
inhuman onslaught to be settled pol
icy of the Turkish government, spurred
on by the rapid rise ofyoung Christian
Armenians, thus forming dangerous
rival of Mohammedanism At the
same time he claims the latter religion
and its followers have not been inter
fered with. Mr.. Richardson holds the
sultan accountable tor the crime that
has been done. Lord Salisbury to the
contrary notwithstanding. The latter
he characterized as a self. evident liar
and a disgrace to his high position
II also scored the United States gov
ernment and the European powers for
not interfering in the matter and en-
deavoring to stop the atrocities Nor
did Mr.. Richardson neglect to pay his
respects to F. Hopkinson Smith, the
author and traveller, who has been
embracing every opportunity to mis-
represent affairs in Asia Minor and to
belittle the work of the American mis-
sionaries there. He thought Smith,
after only two months stay as tour
ist in Constantinople, could have but
small knowledge of the inside of Turk
ish affairs, political and religious. Mr..
Richardson is forcible speaker, and
his chosen subject is of such vital i'm
portance at present that a vast amount
of interest is aroused in his audience.
He closed his discourse with an earnest
plea for means of reliefto the suffering
Armenians, which met with substan-
tial response in the subsequent collec-
ton taken up.
Acting upon a suggestion at the meet
ing, Mayor Moak has named the fol-
lowing committee TO solicit subscrip-
tions among our citizens in aid of the
suffering Armenlans: G. A. Gamm,
chairman; Mrs. Lila Lewis Parks,
Mrs. w. F. Whyte, W. j. Black and
Paul Schoechert. 1t is hoped the COM
mittee may meet with signal success in
this noble cause. All funds will be
distributed by Miss Clara Barton at
Constantinople.