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Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
REACHES KIMBERLEY.
Lord Roberts Reports That Gen.
French and His Troops Have Ar
rived In That City.

London. Feb. 14.-.After TWO days of
hard fighting rear Coles berg the Brit
ish forces We're withdrawn to Rens-
burg. Gen. Butler in his las: three adj
vances lost LAT men Troops embark
ing at Cork for South Africa Were
greeted with cheers for Kruger and
eroans for the queen.
London. Feb. IA dispatch says
that Lord Roberts has succeeded in
pushing a considerable British force
over the border into the Orange Free
considerable danger. The latest news
causes fresh hope 10 rise in the minds
of he British.
London, Feb. ia dispatch from
Lord Roberts says that Gen. French
and his troops have arrived at kimber-
ley. Lord Rosebery. in the house of
lords, declared Great Britain was in a
life and death crisis, with Russia an
open enemy and other nations showing
little friendship.
London, Feb. 17.--Gen. Roberts has
sent the following dispatch:
"Jacobsda! Feb. lG.-I have coed reason
TO believe the Magersfontein trenches have
been abandoned ard that the Beers are
endeavorias TO escape Gen French is
securing the country north OF Kimberley.
O.:e Of Gen. kei,y-k enny's brigades of in
tantry is IN pursuit of a large Boer convoy
moving towards B!oemfoatein."
London. Feb. l7.-England is filled
with Joy by the news of the relief of
Kimberley by Gen, t'rench's flying col
umn. Lord Roberts thinks the Beers
have left that part of the country,
but i'm some quarters Gen. Cronje is
thought to have deliberately allowed
Gen. French to enter Kimberley so as
with his commander-in-chie
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
THE FINANCIAL BILL.
Synopsis of the Substitute fer the
House Currency Measure as
Passed by the senate.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 16-The following
is a synopsis of the senate substitute
for the house currency bill passed by
the senate yesterday:
1t provides that the dollar of % $40 grains
OF gold nine-tenths fine shall be the stand
ard unit of value, and that all forms of
United States money shall be maintained
a; parity with it, and that treasury notes
and greenbacks shall be redeema Bile in
gold. The secretary of the treasury is to
set apart fund of $3.50, COO in gold for
the redemption Of these notes, and 20 MAIN
tain this fund at a figure not below Sl(o.-
G00,000, he is empowered TO sell bonds OF the
United States. bearing interest at not eX-
ceeding three per cent. 1t shall also be the
duty OF the secretary of the treasury as
fast as standard silver dollars are coined
to retire an equal amount of the treasury
notes and to issue silver certificates against
the silver so coined. Under certain pro-
Visions too, gold certificates shall be is
sued against the gold held in the treasury
No United States notes or treasury notes
shall be issued in denominations of less
than ten dollars and no silver certificates
in denominations of more than ten dollars.
The secretary of the treasury is also au-
thorized to refund the bonded debt of the
United States in 3o-Near bonds bearing two
per cent. interest. the principal and in
tereSt Of these bonds to be paid IN gold.
The two per cent. bonds shall be issued a t
not less than par, Amy national bark. by
depositing with the United States bonds
of this country. shall be pc rmitted TO issue
circulating notes 10 tn face value OF the
bonds deposited. no bank being allowed 10
issue circulating notes in excess OF the
amount of the paid-in capital stock of the
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
To Succeed Mis-. Anthony.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE National
American Woman's Suffrage associa-
ton yesterday elected Mrs. Carrie
Chapman Gait. OF New York. president
of the association for the ensuing year
to succeed Susan b. Anthony, who has
been active in the battle Cor woman
suffrage for nearly half century, and
declined a reelection to office.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22

Now that Uncle Dick Thompson
is gone, after living his four score and
ten, not a few persons will be drawing
conclusions as to his mode Of life
and it's results. The man who hates
to give up the fragrant weed, despite
tie fact that his physician tells h m
he smokes too much, will e1clai!n:
"Dosh! Look at Uncle Dick" He
smoked altogether a cigar which
would have pecn Il cigar So miles long
if all he consumed had been pat end
to end. in later years he smoked but
seven or eight cigars day, but during
20 years he averaged 20 day, OF say
total of 100000.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
lI!E NEWS IN BRIEF.
For III. Week Ending Feb. II.

In eight months 1900 japanese
have migrated to Hawaii.
The village of Dayton. Mich. was al
most totally destroyed by fire.
John v storm. 80 wears and two
months old. died at Fishkill. \. y.
Illinois prohibitionists will hold their
state convention in Chicago June &c.
One-third of the business portion OF
st. Paul. Kan. was destroyed by flre.
Missouri republicans will hold their
state convention in Kansas City May 10.
The anticipated big rush 10 the Cape
Nome gold fields in Alaska has started.
\ New York messenger boy stole
500 and started for Chicago to fight
Indians.
The state odd fellows home, stu
ated mile south of Liberty, Mo, was
destroyed by fire.
Herman Nathan, one of the oldest
Wholesale liquor dealers in Chicago.
failed for S2224 500.
The industrial department of the
Iowa state hospital for the insane was
burned at Mount Pleasant
William Steinitz. aged 60. for many
years chess champion. was taken to an
insane asylum in New York.
The ninety first anniversary of the
birth of abraham Lincoln was cele-
DRAFTED throughout the country.
Four well-to-do residents of Mort
Carmel. Can. were killed by the cars
at crossing near Three Rivers.
The steel sheet mills OF the country
We're combined at a meeting in Pitts
bureh with a capital of So ,0Go.o0o.
Wisconsin republicans will meet in
Milwaukee March II to select delegates
at large to the national convention.
Gov. Gen. Woods popularity has
been increased by his recent trip
through all the provinces in Cuba.
Flatt. Depsw. Roosevelt and Odell
will be New York delegates at large to
the national republican convention.
In a public address in Berlin Herr
Dcckert declared the ni1rd States the
most patriotic country in he world.
II. ii. Wells. military governor Of
VIRGINIA i'm the reconstruction period,
Gied at Palmyra, y. y. aged - years.
Prohibtionis1s of the Fourth dis
trict in Michigan nominated Rev. James
Hamilton, of St. Joseph. for congress.
Two men were instantly killed and
three fatally injured 10y the eNplo-
sion of Il locomotive boiler in Topeka.
Kan.
Postmaster Simmons. of Seward
Ncb.. was arrested for rmbczzlemen,,
and David Fiyard. one of his bonds
men, dropped dead when notified.
Minnesota republicans viii meet in
Minneapolis May IL to elect delegates
to the national convention and in ST.
Paul june Is to name state officers.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Didn't Last Long.

Chicago. Feb lG.-"The new .tmeri-
can Baseball association has gone un-
der. and the promoters have thrown
up the sponge" This was the an
nouncement made Thursday night by
Capt. Arson. president of the new as
ISOLATION. 4 dispatch from McGraw
of Baltimore that the Philadelphia
hackers had failed to keep their prom
Uses and announcing his own With
drawal from the association, brought
forth AnSon's announcements that the
league of which he was president was
past all resurrection.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Suspend PROCEEDINGS.
To Rc.,uc. Force in Cuba.

Washington, Feb. Preparations
are now being made at he war depart
mrnt for reduction within the next
few months of the American military
force in Cuba. There are now in
Cuba four general officers with Il total
of less than 5000 troops. War depart
mcnt officials believe that this entire
military force can be safely reduced
One-half
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22

In the calendar year 1899 our manu-
facturers increased their exports over
1898 by as much as 25 per cent. MAX
ing record of S3so,7s7,s o1. The inn
portations of materials for use in man.
ufacturing increased 33 per cent. The
proportion of exports of manufac-
turers in 1899 to total exports in
creased to 1914 per cent. The chief
items Of increase We're copper. cotton
goods, agricultural implements. iron
and steel manufactures, leather
goods, mineral oils and fertilizers.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22

Gov. Crane, of Massachusetts, is
man of much sympathy and charity.
In the paper mills which he owns in
Dalton, pension system exists, prac
tically, if not nominally. There are
not few aged men in town, former
employees in the mills, whose sole duty
now is to walk to the office and draw
their pay-for service loyalty rendered
in the past. n strike in the mills has
not been known in the three genera
tions of family management.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Although not generally known, it is

Although not generally known, it is
nevertheless a fact that Washington.
the fourteenth city of the union in
point of population, contains the
greatest Negro population Of them
all. There are more Negroes in Wash
ington than in any other city of the
union, not excepting the great cities
of st. Louis, Baltimore and New Or
leans, with more than double its ropu-
lation. There are nearly three time.
as many black people in Washington
as ST Louis
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Mast Give IN the Fight.

Minneapolis. Mimi. Feb. IL Thom-
as \. Clark receiver for the knights OF
Labor Building association. announced
Friday hat the fight TO keep the title
to Labor Temple in the hands of or
- years of effort. The temple was the
first OF lis Mind ever built so far as
known and has served as u rallyino
point for the unions ever Since it's CON
struc,ion 1t will now pass into the
hands of lie mortgage holders. 1t is
a plain. three-story brick building
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Awarded Damages.

Kansas City. Mo-, Feb. IL; Mon Fung
Young. /; Chinese doctor. was awarded
SS.937 by jury in the circuit court in a
verdict against the Kansas City, St.
Joseph 4 Council Bluffs railroad be-
cause a negro porter of the railroad
company would not permit him to ride
in the parlor car OF the train. Young
sued for 500. 900 DAMAGES
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22

A small contingent of Beers has
realized the uselessness of merely
tearing up section of railway and
throwing the rails into 4 stream
the usual Boer method of destroying
Il line. What they do now is TO heat
the center of section to q white heat,
and carry the rall by its two cool ends
to the nearest tree or telegraph pole
round which they twist it in such a
way that it is absolutely impossible
to use it again for railway purposes.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Reward offered for White.

Lansing Mich, Feb. l,.-Secretary
Of State Stearns, as chairman of the
state board of auditors. authorized
Sheriff Porter to offer u reward of
81 900 for the apprehension OF eN-Quar-
termaster General William l.. White
who is wanted on a charge alleging
embezzlement Of state funds while Il
member of the Michigan military
board and who disappeared several
weeks ago.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22

English technical journals, which
'~ere very sore over the award to an
American firm of the Atbara bridge
contract, are now Dragging over the
performance of a Wednesbury COM
pany, in getting the material for the
new Tugela bridge ready for ship
mcnt within month of receiving the
contract. The bridge is 1o5 feet long,
and required $50 tons of material.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
HcaIx Snowfall.

Louisville, Ky. Feb IA heavy
fall of snow has occurred all over the
state within the past y hours. the
depth ranging from six to ten inches
Bowling Green. OwcnsDoro and Eliza
BEETHOVEN report business almost sus-
pended and street cars at Il standstiil.
Railroad traffic has not been seriously
interrupted.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22

Philadelphia, Feb lG. The National
Assembly Of League Wheclmon on
Thursday relinquished control Of rae
ing and abolished I he amateur clause of
membership. All other references to.
amateur wheelmen were stricken from
the coustit utiOn
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Want to Raise Vessel.

Havana. Feb. l1.-Goyernor General
Wood has granted permission to the
Spanish War Museum company to ex-
anime the wreck of the Alfonso MI in
the harhor of Marel. to determine the
practicability of raising her. with the
object of utilizing her steel hull as a
merchant vessel.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
A Chicago Church Burned.

Chicago. Feb. 15.-Trinity Methodist
Episcopal church. in Indiana avenue.
near Twenty fourth street, was almost
destroyed by fire Wednesday MI ht.
The loss on the church and its fur
nishinss is put at $4,000. while the
insurance is $4,000. The building
when it was dedicated. cost 1922 $50.
The organ, one of the finest in the
city. cost SIP 600. This is destroyed.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22

Tarantulas are being used in Aus
tralia fo1 the sake of their webs, the
tilaments of which are made into
thread for balloons. They are light
er than silk and, when woven, lighter
than canvas. Each traantula yields
from 20 to 40 yards of 1ilament, of
which eight twisted together form q
single thread.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Broke the Record.

San Francisco. Feb. 1.-THE United
States steamship Nero, during its re-
cent survey for a trans-Pacific cable,
broke the record for deep sea sound
ings. One sounding near Guam island
marked 5,1G0 fathoms. and another
$500 fathoms, only sc feet short of six
statute miles.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Severely Punished.

Kansas City. Mo-, Feb. ia jury in
the criminal court gave Ed Sinms, a
negro footpaG a 40 year senteuce in
the penitentiary for snatchin@ Il white
womans pocketbook. Two jurors
wanted to give him life sentence
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Give Final Reception.

Washington. Feb. l6.-The president
ard Mrs. Mckinley gave the final re-
cepIion of the season at the white
house Wednesday night, the guests of
honor being the army, navy and ma
rine corps. The attendance was large
and the reception the most brilliant
of he Season
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22

A Brooklyn physician has succeeded
without operation and by the use Of
drugs alone, in restoring sight o eyes
which have been for years totally
blind. Three remarkable cures have
been effected One man into whose
eyes the light had not passed for 20
years is now able to see objects with
in a few feet. Another. afflicted for
10 wears, is able to walk about the
street and have the pleasure of seeing
beauties in life and nature which he
never even dared hope to look on
utrain
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22

All the funerals in Paris are con-
Quoted by single syndicate, which
has licensed monopoly of the bust
ness. There is regular tariff of
rates, a first class funeral costing
$4,000 and a cheap or ninth class S..
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Famous Racer Snld

New York. Feb. 16.-The late Robert
Bonners mare sunol was sold at auc-
ton Thursday to John II. Shultz, of
Brooklyn, for $4,000. Mr.. Bonner paid
Sal 900 for the animal, which was Cali
fornia bred, before she made her
worlds record.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Conrrcssmnn Found Dead

New York. Feb. l4.--Congressman
Charles \. Chickering, of Copenhagen,
y. ", was found dead outside the
Grand Union hotel in this city. lie had
jumped from fourthstory window Of
the hotel. He was suffering with mel
caused by illness.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Plans for the Hnrperx.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE committee
appointed TO reorganize Harper &
Bros. completed it's work. The plan
provides for the conveyance of the en-
tire property to new corporation.
which will be empowered to issue the
securities to the extent of $500, goo.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22

Des Moines, la. Feb. 1.-THE normal
school bill was defeated in the house
Friday by a vote Of sc to Al. This was
the chief bill before the present legis.
latllrc
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22

At Ladysmith, recently. Lieut.. Col.
Sir Henry Rawlinson, of the headquar
ters staff, was aloft in a war balloon
makinga reconnoissancc when shrap-
mel she'll Went clean through the bal
loon and burst some distance beyond
Had it exploded while traversng the
gas bag it would have been good by
forever; as it was, the balloon sank to
the earth without any exhibition of
undue haste. The next time it as
cended a black patch showed where
the damage occurred and that was all.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Treaties Exchanged.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE exchange
of notifications of the Samoan treaty
took place Friday at the state depart
ment. and it is presumed that similar
exchanges occurred at the foreign of
fees of London and Berlin. This is the
last ceremony necessary to give full eff
feet to the samoan agreement
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Injury Proved Fatal.

Aberdeen. S. D.. Feb. H. Charles l..
brewster. of Bath. this county, was
fatalll hurt While drilling u militia
company. of which he was captain.
While in front Of his men he gave the
order 10 fire. blank cartridges having
been served ont. \ gun wad struck
him behind the ear. He never regaincd
consciousness. diving Friday.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Cabinet Meeting.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE meeting
Of the cabinet Friday was devoted al
most entirely to a discussion of the in
structions that will be given to the new
Philippine commission. The nstruc-
tions have not vet been prepared.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Worst In YcarS.

Albany. \. y. Feb. 15.-Three mer,
We're drowned and half a million dol
lars damage Gone to property: along
the Hudson river by the worst freshet
which this city has seen since 1857.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Wages Advanced.

Hazelton Pa. Feb. 16.-Thc 500 en-
ploycs Of &. B. Marklc & Co., anthracite
coal mine operators. We're notified
Thursday Of a five per cent increase in
their wages. the second advance in the
last two months
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
\ Horrible Crime.

Jacksonville. Fla. Feb. 14.-Mrs. Ro-
sana Roberts, widow. aged 76; her
son. G.. I. Roberts. bachelor. aged SO.
and Miss Jennie Roberts. a daughter,
aged 81. were murdered at their home
near this city by burglars.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Postal Receipt. Increase.

Washington. Feb ia statement
prepared at the post office department
shows that the gross postal receipts
for January last We're 81 .037.919, an in
crease Of S3s9G53 over January, 1899.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
ONTO nepuhlicon Convention.

Columbus. O., Feb. 16.-The republic
an state central committee has decid-
ed that the state convention should be
held in Columbus Tuesday and Wednes-
day, April 81 and IS.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22

With the exhaustion of the zinc
mines in Wales and on the continent
of Europe, and the increasing demand
for zinc in the construction of electro
cal appliances, and in the syanide proc
ess for the reduction Of gold ore, the
development of areas where the zinc
may be mined is watched with con-
siderable interest by mining men and
manufacturers in this country.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22

All armies are liable to night scares
which, at times, almost amount to a
panic. On one occasion a British rcgi-
ment in India marching over the ghauts
on its return from maneuyers at
Chinchwud, was thrown into Tempo
rary confusion by the boiling of a
couple of pack oxen laden with cook
inr nnts
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Goes @ Former Homo

Washington. Feb. l3.-Mrs. Mary G.
Lawton, the widow Of Maj. Gen. Henry
I.awton. has gone TO her former home,
Pewee Valley. Ky, accompanied by
her children
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
@rieas Gourier
FEncY r. T1UBsHAw, Publilhsh
COOPERSTOWN. N. DAKOTA

The attempt to ostracise and isolate
the consumptive has extended to
school teachers. \ movement has been
made further to exclude all infectious
children.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Rig FiSureS.

Pittsburgh. Pa, Feb. 14.-Henry c,
Prick has begun suit against the Car
negie Steel company for $4,000 900. He
said the corporation made S21 100000 in
1899 and was worth $500 600 600.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
once Famous Minstrel Dead.

Windsor, VT. Feb. 15.-Azno White,
better known as Hank White. once
well-known negro minstrel. died
Wednesday. aged 6S wears.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Will Dispose of His Fortune.

Chicago, Feb. 15.-Dr d. X Pear
sons, who has given s2,5ooooo in
charities, will dispose Of the rest of
his fortune. sl,5oo,ooo, and live on an
annllitX
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Fix the Date.

New York, Feb. 1.-THE fight be-
tween James j. Jeffries and james J.
Corbett for the worlds championship
will take place May II at Coney Island.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Burst Il Blood Vessel.

pana. ILL.,. Feb. 11.-H McDaniels
prominent farmer, living east of this
city. had q violent coughing spell
Thursday evening at his home. burst
ing a blood vessel He died two hours
later
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
school Building Burned.

Burlington. Ia. Feb. l5.-The Aller-
ton Ia.J high school building burned
Wednesday. catching fire from the
furnace Loss. $4,000; insurance.
g. 500
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Enormous Valentine Nail

Chicago. Feb. 15.-The Chicago post
office handled 100000 valentines. the
greatest number on record. Their
postage cost 540O
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Aged Nan Killed.

Council Bluffs. Ia. Feb. l4.--.John
Montgomery, aged los years, the oldest
man in Iowa. was killed by the cars at
the depot in this city.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
Twenty Years Old.

New York, Feb. 15.-The Salvation
Army celebrated the twentieth ami
versary of its establishment in the
Unite States
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22

Rio de Janciro. Feb 17.-Argentine
and Portuguese ports have been de-
clared free of the buloonic plague.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1900-02-22
LOSS Is lIcaYY

Montpelier, VT, Feb. l6.-A careful
estimate Of the damage caused by the
freshet here places it at $l4o, 900.