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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22

The farmer, mechanic or bust.
ness man who phys his calling in
our great western country, and
who at times becomes despondent
or blue, thro' circumstances over
which he has no control, can find
genuine consolation in glancing
across the ''pond, . on all sides,
and comparing his position with
that of his brethren over there.
Continualreports reach US of dire
suffering and privation from one
cause or another; now tits in Ire.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22
Additional Local.

ThreslIing l., about over for 1897.
Silk fish net vciiing very cheap ut
Jiresou's
Mrs. D. +. Seigfried, of Sanborn,
WAS the guest of Mrs Bliss and Mrs.
Nio!fatt this week,
f'eatherston, dentist, Oct. 10. 20.
p and -.
The new brilye placedoverthe shey-
enno river at Qualey's will be COM
pleted in about II week.
~ pounds rice for one dollar ut
Jinluson's.
Miss Anna McIuncs commenced a
three months term of school in Wayiza
township Monday.
New crop canned black berries. 3
for :,5c st .Jimcson's.
Rev. B. "A. Burns returned from q
two weeks visit with his brother at
S"ooSiOOu lst5G IuISuSty.
Laccs at half the usual price at
Jiincsons.
Mrs. r. w. Blackwell and the chill.
dren left Saturday morning, for St.
Clair, Mch., where they will visit for
the next three months.
have the Cocperstown -four. TRY
q sack w G JIMEsoN.
Mrs. Will Stringer returned from
Canada last Saturday night after an
absence from Coorerstown OF one year
and four months. OF course William
is pleased.
New Orleans molasses only So cents.
Excellent baker. JIMEsoN.
There was II dance at the enpine
house last Friday night, where all the
local lovers of the terpsichorean art
assembled for few hours enjoyment
and from all reports they had it. 1t
vas the opening dance of the season.
and about nineteen couples attended.
In foot wear we have just received a
arge assortment of ladies, gents and
,hildren's felt goods. We also stiu
carry the well-known line of Goodyear
Glove Overshoes. Each pair bears
our guarantee. BERG Bros. & co.
A. II. Hanson drove over from Vim.
~ 1a1@ ,:.,:A
place-all of whom were pleased to see
him. Albert has a good position with
Feckler Bros. who, he says, are doing
q good business. Next time A. II.
comes over here be had better make
his visit longer.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22

The Griggs Courier seems to
think thai ex-Land Commissioner
Winters has a kick coming if he
cares to exact it, Perhaps so.-
Lisbon Free Press.
Wrong, Mr.. Harrison. The
COURIER does not think anything
of the kind. We think that if
thereis any kick coming at all it
is on thepart of the people. That's
our position. See!
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22

The municipal election contest
in Greater New York has just
about reached the boiling point,
and the campaign from this time
Up to election will be a ''hot num-
ber.'' The old party bosses seem
at this stage of the game to be
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22

The new editor of the Sheldon
Progress starts out by saying
that he is not seeking political
preferment. That is d plain state
ment, and there is nothing like
going on record at the start. But
what in the world would call forth
such an admission-has the editor
been accused of having an axe to
grind?
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22
Of Interest to Parents.

1t is particularly desirous on the
part of teachers that parents see to it
that their children are regular and
punctual in their attendance at school.
Rule 46 of the regulations adopted by
the School Board reads as follows
':When any scholar in the grammar
or high school grades is absent two
days, or their equivalent in parts of
days, or any scholar in the primary
Or intermediate grades is absent four
days, or their equivalent in parts Of
days, in four consecutive weeks, with
out excuse. satisfying the teacher that
the absence was occasioned by sickness
of the pupil, sickness or death in the
family, danger of imprudent exposure
of health, absence from the city with
permission of parent or guardian, re-
ligious observance of holy days. or
unavoidable necessity, he shall be re-
ported tn the Principal, who shall sus-
pend him. It is manifestly the spirit
of this. rule that no absence be excused
except in cases of the most urgent ne
cessity; and aim of the Board, in pro-
viding for its rigid enforcement. is the
highest possible efficiency in the work
of the school. Pupils should not be
kept out of school for every trivial
home duty, for. by SO doing. they not
only are losers themselves, but also |
incur loss upon every other member
Of their class or grade. We believe if
parents were fully aware of the great
Importance of regular and punctual
they would cooperate most
heartily with the teachers in securing
this end. Should pupil be suspended
for want of satisfactory excuse, par
ents will bear in mind that it is strictly
in accord with the rules of the school. |
When you are in town do not leave
before you visit Belgum's gallery and
inspect his work.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22
Teachers DENOMINATION.

The next regular examination of
candidates for certificates to teach will
l'.' held at the courthouse, Coopcrstowh.
Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29th and
Both. beginning at 9 o'clock.
ANDREW SINCLAIR,
Co. Supl
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22

Comparing the opening with
the closing years of the century,
the student of humanity, regard
ing it's Industrial and commercial
life, cannot but marvel at the
''leaps and bounds" of our adj
vancement in almost all of the
departments necessary to pro
gress and worldly comfort. Each
succeedingyear seesus curtailing
the requirements of hard, MANUAL
labor, while increasing the pro
duction. Educational develop
ments, scientific researches and
successes have attained such i'm
mense proportions, that one feels
inclined to think that we must be
approaching the stopping place,
and cannot go further. if such
were possible.
In the encompassing of all these
things which we enjoy today, to
which our forefathers were COM
plete strangers, of course, cor
responding changes and advance
ment of thought and action must
of necessity have accrued. But,
in the busily engaged work of be-
coming acquainted with those
new acquisitions and surround
ings, the worlx-a-day portion of
our citizens, as a consequence,
have neglected many of the essen
tial things relating to our social
and political life, that must be
hardened TO to fit them for a pro-
per share of the comforts to be
derived socially and industrially
from the great progress made
in the attainments of advanced
civilization, which are only now
enjoyed by a portion of the com
munity, although the rightful
heritage of all law-abiding and
deserving citizens.
And one of the principal things
not properly studied out, or in
which therequisite interests not
taken by those who ''toil to live, -
is their government and the i'm
portant part they can and should
play as the mechanics of that
great structure. OF course. ig-
norant and inherited fealty to
parties has been hitherto bar
rier to needed thought and ad-
vancement along this line, and
the sooner the change necessary
to be approached is realized the
better Wilt be for all concerned,
capitalist as well as laborer. AS
with individuals SO with parties,
their worth is recognized by it's
fruits, Independent to isms And
conditions have arisen when it j
behooves the citizen, no matter
where his lot is cast in this great
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22
BCRGnlLD OlE.
Second Grade.
October Is
CHRISTIE PEHR ccIorMBrs

NElVUVT Id.
CHRISTOPHER ccLorMBus.
Christopher Columbus was j, little
boy. H. lived by the water. He went
to school. He WAS kind t., his teacher.
He wanted ship. BY and by he grew
up big man. Stillhe had 10 MONEY
He went into another town The king
gave him ~ ship. Lie got some sailors
to s1il The ssip.
LoyTIls ,iIMEsoN,
Second Grade.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22
LoTTIE iIMEsoN.
October Is.
cHRlsropaER COLUMBUS.

cHRlsroPHER COLUMBUS,
When he was littlo boy he went to
school, He tried to please his teacher
very miias. He was a poor boy. He
watched the ships sail about. He
wished 10 have n ship. lie grew to be
u big man. He went to the king to get
some money to buy Il ship. He sailed
across the ocean and came to America.
TROkE CARLANDER,
Second Gra le.
[Ti:c "little tots" WHO wrote the above
range from seven to eight years of
age.-ED.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22
Briggs Courier.
PERCY r. TRUBSHAw.
EDITOR AND PUBLISHER

Chas. A. Dana, the famous edi-
tor of the New York Sun, died at
his home in Glen Cove, L. l., on
Sunday. The veteran editor was
7Syears old.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22
CARlsTopHER coI1-s,sf-s

Chi'istopi.r t,oi,....ius !iy",l n...;,. the
w;i'er. DC y se,le Iii. SHIPS said lie
wished he ha', y ship. N.'hei, lie y:ew
up to be a IN N ha asked the queen for
some money. Sa, gave him some to
hs'y ship. The men wanted to Zip
bin out of the boat. lie saw land. 1t
@;i., Ameria,.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22
Teachers Association.

The following is the program for the
next meeting of the Griygs County
Teachers Association, to be held at
tae court house in Coopeistown: Sa.
turday: Nov. 9th. at o'clock:
Rollcall. answered by historical facts.
Vertical writing display. from lst and
I'd grades, s,............ Mas. PIrNER
Verticalwriting display. from Sd grade.
Miss SAYLEs.
Current Events :. HERMAN a. FARR.
Reading. g,....... MRS. A. j. CoAPMAN.
Rapid number work, conducted by
Mrs. STRANDNESS.
!" School Examinations. General dis
cussion; fiveminutes to each speaker
At our last meeting, Oct. l6. only IL
teachers were present. on account of
but, if possible, would like
to see all out at our next meeting.
ANDREW SINCLAIR,
County Supt.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22

1 desire to announce to those who
wish piano or organ instructions, that
during the winter will give term of
"a lessons for SO.
MISS ADA IVERSON,
VIM. Robinson wishes to announce
to the public, that he will deliver the
Novelty Fabric Implements, next
week, beginning. Monday, October 25.
He has done some very fine work with
the machines. which he will exhibit at
the same time. showing what can be
made with them, and all others wish
ing to purchase machines will have a
chance to do so.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1897-10-22

When you are in town do not leave
before you visit Belgum's gallery and
inspect his work.
The Progress., 1897-10-30
DRIFTING NGMSLETS.

Now let's make business whoop.
Let everybody quit talking yellow
fever; quit publishing the doings
Of the Board of Health and talk
about what will be done In social.
business and political circles this
Winter.
Our merchants unintentionally
keep up the yellow fever scare by
not doing their regular seasons
advertising. If they will begin
this, things will begin to brighten
up at once.
Mr.. N. d. Goodwin, one of the
founders of the Judge-now the
Journal-was in the city this week.
Glad to see him looking 40 we'll.
There was no service ut the First
Presbyterian and Methodist
Churches Sunday night, both con-
gregations uniting in working with
their Baptist brethren and sisters
to hear DR.. Penick preach his fare
we'll sermon.
Soon the duck hunters will be
locating their gum boots and clean
ing their shotguns.
Let's protect the fish from the
buf1aloes and CARS, as we'll as from
the seins.
Yes, there will be music in the
political air soon.
DR.. w. s. Penick and his family,
wife and two daughters, left for
their future home Tuesday aftcr-
The Progress., 1897-10-30
noon at 5 O'Clock on the Cotton

noon at o'clock on the Cotton
Belt.
After awhile all our business
blocks will have concrete side
walks. The new Hunters build
ings were provided with this and
McCutchen's Bank followed suit.
Nothing preventing, there will
be preaching at Jordan street to-
morrow morning and evening, at
IL and 3 o'clock, by the pastor.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. N. Kerley and
family have returned from Eureka
Springs and Tho Progress rejcices
to state that their little daughter
has entirely recovered. She was
once quite dangerously ill and the
friends Of the family were very
anxious for awhile.
The Progress might boast if it
would. Many compliments have
been received on last weeks edi.
ton.
Glad to see Mr.. E. M. Laughlin
out again. He has been quite sick.
Road the advertisement Of
Messrs. Hunter Bros. In this issue.
These gentlemen are amour tae]
leading Wholesale mereAAnta eli
Shreveport who have by business
Judgment, fair dealing and cour-
teous treatment gone to the front
among commercial men and firms.
The Progress hopes its friends will
consider these gentlemen when de-
string merchandise or have any
cotton to sell.
The Dcu1>Ctatic executive com.
The Progress., 1897-10-30

mittee Of this parish will meet on
November 9th, at the court house,
Tor the purpose of filling vacancies.
The political pot is beginning to
simmer.
A cool wave came this way
Thursday, sure enough.
Now let everybody get down to
hard workaand feel sorry for the
unnecessary scare we received.
Mr.. George w. Fetzer is out
again. Darby was in bed sick for
several days.
The Constitutional Convention
must annihilate the three-quarter
insurance clause.
An appreciated sidewalk is being
laid on Jacobs street. Captain
Thatcher is having this done.
Business men say it pays to adj
vertise in The Progress. They
ought to know.
1t is said that several ducks and
plovers were killed Wednesday
night by coming in contact with
the electric light wires, while flying
over the city. The Progress don't
know whether this is an April fool
joke, fish story or air ship hal
Inclination or facts.
Shreveport has organized a foot
ball team with the following Of
hcers: j. M. Foster, Jr., president:
H. P. Hill, vice-president; F. j. !
Looney, secretary and treasurer.
and G. L. Gaines, captain. |
esEverY fellow to his own notion >,
The Progress., 1897-10-30

but blest if we can see where the
fun of foot ball comes in.
Mr.. j. M. Winston was in the
city this week.
Friends were out with a SUBJ
scription list for Officer Wagner
this week. That is right; the
brave acts of a true man should
always be recognized and re-
warded.
Beginning this afternoon at
o'clock the public Library will be
open for two hours, and will be
thus conducted on the usual days
as heretofore. So announces the
President, Mrs. Colonel John S.
Young. I.
The old veteran fire insurance
adjuster, Mr.. Alex Moses, was one
OF the victims of the New Orleans
yellow fever. Mr.. Moses was well
known in Shreveport, having a
host of friends here. He leaves a
wife and four children.
Cards are out announcing the
of Mr.. Martin Moore and
Miss Nellie Wolfe to take place
Thursday evening, November 4th.
And now the Luetgert liar has
made his appearance. Mrs. Luet-
CERT has been seen recently, he
S avs.
Leonora, the infant daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Hourreque,
aged year and 81 days, died in
this city Wednesday afternoon.
The PROGRESS tenders it's warm
est sympathies.
The Progress., 1897-10-30

All advertised for
give emitting
Mohave County miner., 1897-12-25
SANTA FEE ROUTE.
Santa Fe Pacific R. R Co.
 (Western Division.

CONDENSED TIME CARD NO. 4o
 Taking Eject May 30. 1871.
Mohave County miner., 1897-12-25

Pullman Tourist sleeping Cars daily through between Chicago and San Francisco and chi csgo and Los Angeles.
 The Grand Canyon of the Colorado can be reached only via this line
 Ask for beautiful Illustrated book, which will be mailed free. JOHN A. BYRNE,
 Gen, Passenger Agent, Los Angeles, C4
Tombstone prospector., 1897-10-01
NOTICE.

TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN Notice is hereby given. that certain mining clyins called th. Tam Bien, McGiniy and Car ago7, situated in the Warren mining district. and about one half mile northeasierly fir" m the Holbrcok hois,ing works. and about the same distance from the town oi Bistee. A T. Ist. A. the above named claims were not located in conformity Piih the U- s. Mining laws. there. f..e. a second party. at later date. rescated the same in full conformity with the abos. named mining laxs. aud is fully determined protect bis rights. Therefore, all persons ar cautioned not to bargainfor. buy Q. lease thi above named .laims. z. $ MANSUk,
 aI5-3m n'Soee' H' =
Tombstone prospector., 1897-10-01
WOOOMEN CIRCLE

~UEFN GROVE. WOODMEN CIRCLE U Meets first and Third Thursday: oi
 each month. MRs. l. FITCH. w. G BERTHA WrITIG. C. Wishing members are cordially invited.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-10-01
BISBEE NEWS. Daily Happenings at the Great Copper Camp. Budget Of Interesting Items from our Regular Cor.
 respondent.

BIsBEE, Sept. 30, 1897.
 GATHERINGS.
 Mrs. B,sxn ard daughter, Mrs. Thos, Whitehead, returned on this evenings train. The ladies have been rusticating A. the Whitehead ranch in the Chiricahua mountains, and feel much better for their outing.
 They who love the alluring infu- snces of the waltz will tonight have cause to thank the Daughters Of Rebekab. They will enter into the pleasure with light hearts and light feet. May their enjoyment. be com- pie.e.
 During the heat O! these summer days 6 fine cold lunch is appreciated by those who enjoy good living. The material for this enjoyment can be obtained at Bsptieta Coretto's store. There you will find fine lins of inn ported cheese. snussge, etc.
 Tom White, who has been serving as '. s.::Trisl Juror in Tucson, re- turned this evening. He states that none of the jurors were fined for tsrdiLess during ths term. This speaks we'll for the promptness o: the jury, or the leniency of new judge, ore Of the two.
 Quite a serious cutting affray took place this morning in tie kitchen of the Can Can restaurant. A strange coin cidence in connection with the affair is that the altercstion occurred between two employees of the es.at . lishment of widely different national ities, one named Charles Black, who is white, snG the other John Niish,. who ,s black. Charles Black became 90 in!urIstod at the taunts Of John Whigbt tht he grabbed large butcher knife and rnshed at the negro. Ia his mad fury he knocked down 6 stovepipe u.ed for carrying ofi smoke from the s.tvn. and the pine fell upon him in such way that i, completely covered him with soo,. At this crisis Proprietor Hann:nger rushed In, and white attempting ,o separate the comhatants received a deep cut in his left hand. When peace was restore!, there, crouchtd in s corner, was John Whi sht, who wes black, now white as c sheet; ard acress the room slood he upon whe m the soot had fallen. Chsrle, Black who was white, but now black as the see of spade'.
Tombstone prospector., 1897-10-01
UNIFORM RANK K p

| lNIFORM RANK, K. OF P. MEETS frs, Tuesday in month, after regular
 K P meeting. WM. ?. LONG. Capt ,. Nj PORTER. Sec
Tombstone prospector., 1897-10-01
MASONIC.

0EKFECT ASHLER LODGE, U. D. F. & A. Nj. Meets first Thursday o' each month. Visiting brethren cordially inyied 10 attend. C. C. WARNER. w. NJ. J. L. BROWN, Secretary.
The advocate., 1897-01-20

talnly this would stop undorvaluatlonS
and corrupt assessments, and secure
uniformity ct near sOtual value, which
is the end sought by desire for just as
sessments. Perhaps S5 or 40 per cent.
for improved tracts, or compensation
at cost for improvements, and l5 or 20
per cent. additional for unimproVed
tracts, might better suit US ultra-con.
eervstive KsnsRns. RuppenthaPs sug-
gestIon that counties aud municipal
titles be given local option In taxation
is q good one, and one that l have long
urged. Why should we be governed
entirely by laws made by dead men
and refuse to avail ourselves Of mod
ern ideas, or to make any progress In
the science of gOvernmentG The
splendid results of even q partial ap-
pliCation Of the single tax methods by
the city Of London, England, and by
Glasgow, Scotland, has caused many
other cities of the Empire to follow,
or take steps to follow, the example Of
the two largest cities. At the recent
election more than two.thirds Of the
Aldermen elected in Glasgow were
pledged to abolish all taxation and H.
Censes except a tax on real estate re-
gsrdIess of improvements, the city
already owning all It's public utilities.
An absentee tax on land, as In New
Zealand, by which an owner more than
one year a nonresident Of the State ls
taxed higher on land than Is resident,
would be q good step In the right d.
rection. Corporations should pay
per cent. on their gross incomes or on
capitalization. The latter would dis
courage stock watering.
w. II. Z. WAKEFIELD.
The advocate., 1897-01-20

the CASEY, they lose their interest In the
subject, although heretofore favorable
to it; and this accounts for much or
the indifference now manifested In the
matter. AS to a constitutional con-
vention, POpulists are by no means
unanimous In its favor. They don't
duly comprehend the necessities OF the
case and many are influenced by the
devotees Of prohibition who fear to
submit their "panacea for all lille" to q
popular vote. How any Populist pro
Tossing to belief In the referendum
can hesitate In this respect, l Can'tsee.
Is he afraid Of the peopleP If not,
why hesitate to consult them on this
az on any other question:
Some people taking notice Of other
but not less important things affecting
society, called my attention to the
abuses peEpetrated under our chattel
mortgage system and demand a pro-
vision of law making 1t impossible for
mortgage shark to add so per cent.
to the face Of q loan In commission,
charges for collection, etc. The Kan
sss City Stcr Of December II contained
a horrible instance In this line which
walked up public sentiment to the
abuse.
In discussing the respect due the ju'
dietary, several asked how they could
be expected to delfy the courts that
perpetrated such Inconsistencies as the
following, which they said were Of
every. day occurrence. l confess /
couldn't answer them:
GUTHRIE, 0KL, December 9O.-W. B. Cowen
was sentenced to six years in the Lansing,
Kas., Penitentiary In the United States court
for stealing q COW. Pat Johnson, for assault
with intent to- kill, was sentenced to only
three years In Lansing.
A KANSAS FARMER.
The advocate., 1897-01-20
Sundry .suggestiOns.

EDITOR ADvoCATE:-ApropOs Of
the question of publication of school
books by the State, is the experience Of
the State Of California in doing so,
which is not such as to recommend 8
repetition of 1t by Kansas. The press
and people of California are unit on
pronOunCing the plan failure and de.
msndinG It's repeal. l have now be-
fore me q late issue of a reform paper
Of that State Zone which had advocated
the adoption of the system) that says
the books are very inferior in scholar
ship and accuracy, printing, paper and
binding poor, and the cost higher than
book trust prices.
School books cannot be made to or.
der Of good quality of contents, for
they are the development of modern
experience In education.
The State of Nebraska probably has
the beat possible school book law, by
which the State officers receive bids for
prices on all books used In the State, and
is getting the best books for One.hslf
Of listlprlces. Missouri has q similar law
for counties to contract for all books
used in the county, and gets 40 per
cent. discount from list prices, which
is certainly less than the State can
hope to print them for, to say nothing
of expensive copyrights. LnveSt!ga
ton before action will be judlcious.
Nv
In reference to assessments for tax
alton, is there anything better for
assessing real estate than the plan Of
New Zealand and one Of the Austral-
ian States, by which either the State,
county or municipality have the right
to take as purchaser any tract Of
real estate by paying the owner
the price at which he returns it
with 20 per cent. additional, or any
citizen can do so by paying the as
sessed value and % per cent. in addi-
tion for improved tracts and 10 per
cent. additional fOE unimproved, Csr-