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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30
SURE THINGS"
me Propositions That 1t Is Safe to
Bet Against.

me Propositions That 1t Is Safe to
Bet Against.
There are many things which at first
ought appear to be easy enough Of
|complishment that 1t is pretty safe
bet man he cannot do. Most people
low that the human hands are not
fong enough to break a new laid egg
the hands are clasped and the egg
d endwise between the palms. 1t is
id that the pressure required to break
egg in this manner amounts to tons.
Among other safe bets is a wager
PIT man cannot rise from chair
thout bending forward or putting his
et under the chair or outside of it.
Many q man will back himself to give
other a start of 80 yards in a dash
NJ 100, provided the man having the
rt hops all the way. But no runner,
wever swift, can give that amount Of
TT to an ordinary man. For the first
e yards they go at practically the
me pace. Therefore the runner, to go
yards while the hopper" goes 45,
uld have to run more than twice as
It, and it would be weak man who
bid not hop 40 yards at a pace equal
10 seconds for 100 yards, and that
uld mean that the runner in order to
would have to beat all previous
lords.
II a man boasts that his penknife is
Fticularly sharp, ask him to cut with
stroke of the blade one of those
low ribbons, mostly of silk, which
be around bundles of cigars. In 999
es out of 1000 the knife is not sharp
hugh to do this. 1t will cut through
the ribbon but the last strand, and
t will pull out long, and the more
tries to cut it the longer it will pull
is safe to bet any one except q
Id man that he cannot stand with
support of any kind for five min
at q stretch if he is thoroughly
ldfolded without moving his feet.
M e does not move his feet he is pretty
TO topple over in about a minute.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30
HER WAY.

Eyesf Well. no, her eyes amt muehs
Guess you seen a lot of such
Sort O. small an bluey gray.
'Tain't her eyes; it's jest her way.
Hair amt black, nor even brown;
Got no gold upon her crown;
Sort O. ashy, l should say.
'Tain't her hair; it's Jest her way.
'Tain't her mouth-her mouth is wide,
Sort o. runs from side to side.
See "em better ev'ry day.
'Tain't her mouth; it's Jest her way.
Nose reckon's nothin great;
Couldn't even swear it's straight:
Fact, feel I'm free to say
faint her nose; it's jest her way.
Love herr Well, guess l dol
Love her mighty fond and true;
Love her better ev'ry day.
Dunno why; it's jest her way.
Elizabeth Sylvester in Century.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30
To Preserve Meat.

Meat Of any kind may be preserved
in temperature of so to 100 degrees
for period Of ten days after it has
been soaked in a solution of one pint
of salt dissolved in four gallons of
cold water and one half gallon of a
solution of bisulphate of calcium. By
repeating this process the preserva-
ton may be extended by the addition
of a solution of gelatine or the white
of an egs to the salt and water.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30

Cardinal Pedro Gonzalez was a
pious man who believed in the gospel
of peace. He noticed one day that a
priest in his train carried a short
sword under his cloak. The cardinal
reproved him, saying that a cleric
should not carry arms. True, an
swered the priest humbly, but carry
the weapon only to defend myself,
should I DO attacked by a dog. In
that case, said the cardinal, if saw
dog running toward me, I should be-
gin to recite the Gospel of John
That, returned the priest, would be
wise thing, indeed; but may it not
be that there are some dogs that do.
not understand Latin?
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30
The United States "Are' or "Is?"

We should treat the term "the
United States" as we treat any other
noun, which, though plural in form, is
sometimes plural, sometimes singular
in meaning. In speaking of the
United States, when we mean the sew
eral States we use plural verb; when
we mean the nation, or the govern
mental entity, which is designated by
the term "the United States" we use
singular verb.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30
In Use For Over 80 Years.
The Kind Won Have ALWAYS nnuht

bookseller in Cleveland advertised
for porter. A big mus cu.ar Irish
man walked into the shop and glanced
around. Finally, his eye rested on a
bic sign over a table filled with books:
dickens works all this week for $40
The Irishman read it thoughtfully and
then edged toward the front door.
The floor walker asked pleasantly if
there was something he wanted; and
the applicant remarked with a back
ward glance toward the sign: 'sOi
come in tight tn job, but OH not care
FIR it. Dickens kin worruk all tn
week f'r 81 if he wants to. Orll not.
Ye'd better kape him." And the Wis
itor strobe vigorously out.
Teacher: Anonymous means with
out a name. Write a sentence show
ing you understand how to use the
word, Small Girl (writes): Our new
baby is anonymous.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30
Private Devine of Co. Fl. 18th ca

Private Devine of Co. Fl, 18th cav
airy, stationed at Fort Ethan Allen,
was court martialed Saturday and
sentenced to long term of imprison-
ment the exact term being withheld
by the officers. It is understood to be
twenty years. Devine enlisted with
the cavalry at Fort Myer, Va. When
the news that President Mckinley had
been shot at Buffalo was announced
at retreat Sept. 65h, Devins Remarked:
"Served him right" and accom- panied
the words with a vile epithet. His
comrades came near mobbing him
and he was placed in solitary conine-
ment in the guard house, pending the
condition of the president. Any man,
especially one wearing the uniform Of
United States soldier, who expresses
pleasure at such calamity as tn as
sassination of the nations chief exec
utive, is no better than an ana rchist,
and deserves to be shot.-Barre Tele-
QrOnl
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30

On the brink Of creek in ireland
there is-or used to be-a stone bear
ing this inscription, intended to help
travellers: When this stone is out of
sight, it is not safe to ford the river.
Where's Mr.. Schnorer? He's in the
next. room. Are you sure? Yes, I
just overheard him taking a nap.
Abstracted Schoolmaster: I have
been seriously thinking of Furnishing
you, Timson as you have inva riably
been behind before, but you have ar
rived earlier of ate, and this morning
for a wonder az last you are first
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30
He Knew About Noah /!

A certain western statesman, in
making a speech one day, compli-
mented Daniel Webster, referring,
among other things to his dictionary.
A friend on the platform caught the
statesman by the skirt of his coat and
told him in a low tone of voice that it
was Noah that made the dictionary.
"Noahr exclaimed the statesman;
fstuff and nonsense! Noah built the
ark!n
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30

the downfall OF w. A. Lord of Bur
lington is the subject for the strongest
temperance lecture Vermont has had
for long time. a bright young man
honored by his town and State in va
rious capacities and a leading LAWYER
is wrecked by exc 7s5ive use Of liqu n
"a habit formed in early youth and
which he had at various times end9av
ored to overcome. The fight has been
a long one and his efforts time and
again to overcome the curse have
proved of no avail. Wrecked in body
and mind he is now in a private asy
lum in Massachusetts. It is indeed
sad case and when one reflects upon
how such bright man as w. A. Lord
was and what a brilliant career and
happy life has been so sadly darkened,
he cannot but hope that it will prove
lesson to the many young men who
think there is no harm in liquor
Ne1Us and Citizen.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30
ericaI Sore Throat Explained.

aeon Scrimp-Humph! Think you
got to have a vacation, Ell?
juggling PastOr-Yes, the doctor
must go off until this cough is
aeon Scrimp-Wen, I'd like to
why preachers are always get
bad coughs.
juggling Pastor-Well, you see, we
to visit around a good deal, and
re always asked to hold a little
re before leaving, and 1 think our
is become affected from breathing
lust that flies from the family
s.-New York Weekly.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30
InERnIOua.

amt help admiring the ingenuity
; landlady at our house"
what way"
breakfast time she burns Il grain
O of coffee on the kitchen stove,
to fill the dining room with the
and then gives us chicory to
>,
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30
The Christian Endeavorers' President.

The Rev. Francis E. Clark, d. D.,
president of the Worlds Christian
Endeavor Society has written for The
Ladies' Home Journal strong artic le
on the question: "Why Should
Young Man Support the church,"
DIR. Clark's recent trip around the
world gave him opportunities for
studying this question in many phases
which do not exist in this country.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Vermont
State Medical society will be held at
Montpelier on October 10 and IL. By
vote of the last meeting the coming
session was to have been held at Bel
lows Falls, but owing to lack of hotel
accommodations the place of meeting
had to be changed.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30
JUST FOR FUN.

Hasbin-What do the letters 3. A.
after college graduates name stand
for? Neverwas-Bachelor of Athlet-
les, guess.
And you didn't hear of it? inquired
Mrs. Gabbie.-Not one word.-Wby,
I've known it for a week, so supposed
everybody had heard of il.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30

!, mamma" exclaimed four-year-
Jessie, looking up at the starry
one evening, what a pretty place
n must be when it is so beautiful
I side outr'
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30

Sid Darling, 1912 Howard St., Port Huron,
Mich, writes: 81 have tried many pills .and
laxatives but DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
far the best pills have ever used" They
never grippe. Fl. G. Pierce, R. E. French H. S.
Webster, Russell & Sears.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30

PAINT YOUR BUGGY FOR 75c.
with Devoe's Gloss Carriage Paint. 1t weighs
to ozs. more to the pint than others, wears
longer; and gives gloss equal to new work.
Sold by II. Pierce.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30
THAT BEAUTIFUL GLOSS,

comes from the varnish in Devoe's Varnish
Floor Paint; rsts cents more quart though.
Sold by H c. Pierce.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30

rob yourself oftener than others
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1901-09-30
important to Mnfhars

Exemine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA
a safe and sure remedy for infants and children.
and sec that it
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-14
HANNAFORD.

Magnus Ramsland arrived
from Sacred Heart, Mimi, last
Wednesday. He has accepted a
position with Arestad & jackson.
He is a hustler" for proof in
spect his housekeeping accom-.
plishments in shining front win
dows. etc.
Misses Bertha Guisness, Rosa
Nelson and Minnie Gunderson,
attended the first teachers ex.
animation under Miss Feiring.
Those who took a trip to the
county seat last week were
Misses Clara and Ella Jackson,
Mrs. Arestad, Miss Nettie Olson
and Mr.. A. Strandness.
Miss Marie Tollefson spent
the spring vacatlOn at valley
City. She was expected on
Saturdays train, and perhaps
took a tour to Cooperstown.
Failing to appear, Miss Guisness
substituted in her place.
Quite a few Woodmen from
Dazey camp attended the initia-
tion of Ed. Everson Saturday
evening. Poor Ed. has been
sore and stiff ever since.
Budget is coming! =!
Mrs. N. K. Marl1wood and
Alfred Olson took Miss Nettie
Olson back to her school at Jessie
Sunday morning.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-14
Wants A Hall.

EDITOR COURIER:
Dear Sir:-A article in your pa
per last week on the subject of hall
touched a responsive cord in my
heart. Surely if there is one thing
which this village needs more than
anything else it is public hall. |
think that nearly every person in the
village has often felt this need, and as.
often felt that it was a priyation which
it is wholly unnecessary for us to
suffer. Our neighboring towns,
many of them with far less popula
ton than Cooperstown have very
comfortable halls and it would seem
that we could do as we'll as they. No.
man can persuade me that our peo-
pie are not as enterprising and public
spirited as those Of any town in the
northwest. And am sure that this
is simply a matter that has been
overlooked or put off. II would
seem that it is time we should move
in the matter. CITIZEN. T
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-14
FA|R ASSOCIATION.
The Annual Meeting Of the
Stockholders Held Last
Tuesday.

The annual meeting of the
Griggs County Fair Association
was held in the firehall, Coopers-
town. on March II, a good big
crowd of stockholders being in
attendance. The following dir
ectors were elected for 2years:
David Bartlett, Maynard Crane.
HI. p. Hammer. T. r. Jones,
Jack Mills.
For l year:
Duncan Sinclair, il Houghton,
in Brown, Dave Sansburn,
Ben Upton and T E Warner.
The report of the treasurer
was read and was we'll received.
It shows that the association has
been we'll handled and that it is
in a very fourishing condition.
All bills are paid and $500 has
been gained as the profits Of the
years work. Here is the state
ment of the treasurer:
July p. 1890. cash on hand ..........l. 1908 81
Received from sale Of stock. ....... 20 90
slo7s 81
CREDIT.
Lumber bill Crane & johnson. ........ 142 07
Lumber bill Gull River Lumber Co.. 533 10
j. G. Flynn. dr,lying ng..;.......... ~ 60
Seeding and plowing ground. ........ q SO
Hardware, p. F.. Nelson. n.............. 50 81
J. A. McCullocll, carpenter work.. 60 Is
Gate receipts, ball club. ........,...... 81 OO
Sta tionery, postage and printing. 10 SC
Sundry small premiums ........... 20 50
Gate men and police. July and 5.... 10 q
Urquhart s Downe, carpenter work.. S "
Berg Bros, mdse ..........-......... II o.
Sundry small labor and expense bills IA O5
Mar. 4, 29O1, cash on hand. ............. ~
slo7s 81
improvements G. G. Fair Association.
Grand stand ;. Observation-Disclosures. $40 O(
Judges stand Observation-Disclosures. IS *
Fence i15 q
Sheds. ........ Observation-Disclosures. 275 OK
Il
Track smoother .................... I2N
Land - ................ 777 *
Articles of incorporation. ............ So OK
Well -. Observation-Disclosures. so O(
Track ............. $40 o.
Notes on hand Observation-Disclosures. 400 q
Cash on hand ....... Z Il
Total. ...,.. .......... s:s644 Il
LIABILITIES.
Stock Sold. ). .s2SOO 90 Gain..... - s44 Gi
Treasurcr's general report showing receipts
expenditures and assets.
Received from $50 shares .............. 2SO0 0(
Ground privileges July 4.............. $50 0(
Gate receipts and entrance fees ..... 1013 g
Received from citizens of Coop'stown 1923 O
s5o7s G.
PAID OUT. :
Permanent improvements ........... 3l77 A
July t. celebration ............. 1905 II
Sundry small bills Of expense l13 s.
| Notes for stock on hand ..... 400 q
Cash on hand ............... "a.
s5o72 6:
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-14

COO
4 just before adjournment con-
gress granted an appropriation
OF $35, 600 to continue the work
on Fort Lincoln at Bismarck.
Next winter an appropriation of
$500. 600 will be asked for to COM
plete the work.
N. j. Olson has lumber on the
ground to build q new elevator
at Sanborn to replace the one
burned q few weeks ago. Eleva-
tors burn quite frequently IN that
town and we hope n. Us new
one will be allowed to stand for a
few years.
Webster Merrifeld, president
of the state university, issues a
s
manifesto to the effect that there
are no small pox cases at the U.
or anything approaching that
disease. Parents can stop wor-
rying as the students are all
right, ETC., etc.
Nearly all the Park River mer-
chants burned out by fire recent
ly, nave signifi ID their intention
to rebuild in a more substantial
way, most of the new buildings
are to be of brick. Park River
will rise from it's ashes more
solid than ever, which speaks
well for the indomitable pluck of
the North Dakotans.
Judge Glaspell has handed
down a decision giving to Miss
Eakin the Office OF superintend-
ent Of schools of Foster county.
Mrs. Campbell was elected on
the face of the returns by. two
votes but a recount of Caring
ton precinct shows a majority
for Miss Eakin by II votes. The
case may be appealed to the su-
preme court.
A train load of immigrants and
property arrived in Bismarck last
week en- route to the Washburn lands
near Wilton. There are ten car loads
of stock and belongings of the immi-
grants and 81 persons in thesparty.
They have purchased land from
General Washburn and will begin i'm
mediateIy erecting buildings and pre-.
pairing for spring work. The majori
ty of the party comes from Iowa,
where they have sold out and came
to North Dakota.
Nellie Cass, a Fargo telephone
girl, is the sole beneficiary of
George FL. Welton, who died re-
Gently leaving considerable
wealth in money and property.
Welton who was resident of
Fargo, leaves his wife, two
daughter and a son nothing.
Miss Cass states that she was a
good friend to him during his
life. Mrs. Welton was in Florida
when her husband died but she
did not come to the funeral.
DR.. A. G. Patterson, of Forman
performed delicate and sue
cessful operation upon young
man in the employ of G. w. Nc
Williams Of that place. Two
years ago, while at work in the
woods, the young man had a fall,
striking his face upon a sharp
tree stub and painfully injuring
the nose, DR.. Patterson dis
covered a short piece of wood
nearly the size of a small lead
pencil deeply imbedded in the
bony structure of the nose which
he removed. and the young man
is now on the road to recovery.
The nneapolis Fire and Ma
rine Insurance company has sus-
pended business pending the
payment Of assess ments made
against policy holders to make
nond NJ, imrair,nont This cnm.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-14

The Appetite of n Goat
Is envied by all poor dyspeptics whose
stomach and liver are out Of order.
All such should know that DIR. Kings
New Life Pills, wonderful stomach
and liver remedy. give q splendid
appetite, sound digestion and regu-
lar bodily habit that insures perfect
health and great energy. Only 25c at
Bateman & Coz. drilg store.
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-14
NORTH DAKOTA NOTES.
Items Of Interest Picked Up
All Over the State.

Items OF Interest PICKED up.
All Over the State.
Small pox is said to- have reached
Lidgerwood, several cases being re-
ported.
The bill to reduce exemptions
from $1,000 to S75o was killed and
the old exemptions stand.
Grand Forks aldermen, whose
terms Of Office expire next month, do
not want reelection. Just think Of
the average alderman not wanting a
reelection.
The Sheldon Progress editor is
now discussing theology in mis- edi-
torial columns. Mike must have inn
proved wonderfully since he was at
Bismarck.
: f.zA
Kenmore is booming. In addition
to sugar beet factory, parties are
going 20 put in another bank. A
brick building, two stories, is to be
built for the new institution.
Our North Dakota legislature
passed an appropriation of $4,000
for the state to be represented at the
Pan-American exposition. This
should insure good exhibit.
Robbers have recently been raid
ing the towns of Buffalo and Tower
City. 1, is claimed tnat the work
was done by an organized gang.
One or two arrests have already been
made.
The Sherbrooke Tribune is four
teen years old and prosperous.
Editor Boise is to be congratulated
on getting out so good paper in a
place where he has such a poor
chance.
! The Grafton postodice fight does
not appear to be settled yet. Con-
gresham Spalding's appointee wss
not confirmed by the senate, Senator
Hansbrough objecting and new
man is liable to land yet. i
There is mourning in the tribe of
blind piggers at Darlington. At
torney General Comstock closed up
the joints last week. The attorney
general appears to be keeping the
pledges he made during the cam
paign.
The Morning Call says that the
irrepressible Budd Reeve is reported
to be inventing talking machine,
and is of the opinion that Budd's
father was quite success in tina,
line. The Call appears to ignore the
old lady.
The Dickinson Recorder says that
the killing Of the stock inspection bill
will necessitate the organization OF
vigilance committees-with necktie
parties as favorite recreation. This
is not very optimistic outlook for
the Missouri slope according to the
Recorder.
The people of Bismarck are tickled
to death over the defeat Of the
Murphy bill, which had it pissed,
would have deprived the Bismarck
ers of a city election this spring.
Those who are against Mayor Patter-
son ;sre keeping the whetstones busy
these days days sharpening up their
knives for the April election.
The watch which was taken from
the house of John Miller south of
Finley by robber last week, was
found by William Bateman on hay
stack short distance from the scene
Of the robbery, last Saturday. No
clue as to the whereabouts Of the rob-
Der has been obtained although every
effort has been put forth to>aesSas
plish his arrest. ~
The house killed the wolf boun-
ty bill and there is weeping and
wailing and gnashing Of teeth in
the west part of the state, and
great rejoicing in the eastern
80 80 sYJlI@n% al n
Griggs courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]) 1885-1902, 1901-03-14

Say!-but how's this for spring
weather water running like
rivers in our streets filing up
stables and cellars, too much en-
joyment for some of our citizens.
Last Saturday a big flock Of
geese were seen and heard pass
ing over town going north q
good sign that spring is here.
Boys get your harrows aud drills.
ready. Should you want any
thing in the way of implements
or horses, call ON our merchants
who will be pleased to help you
out.
The Hannaford Lodge, A. @.
U. W., viii give a basket social
at Groven's hall on Thursday
evening March q, for the bene-
fit of the church. Everybody
come and have good time and.
bring your ladies and baskets
along, thereby helping a good
cause. You'P get your moneys
worth and don't you forget it.
Ed. Everson rode the Woodmen3
goat last Saturday night, and
now has to take his meals stand
ing up. Ugh!-how that goat
kicks, and no wonder, Tom
Moore has fed it corn and oats all
winter, It's in excellent trim
for a first-class rider. Well Ed
will tell you all about it for the
asking of it.
Mr.. A. M. Sinclair has gone in
to the implement business, and
will sell you anything in the line.
of farm machinery, wagons, etc.
A. p. Jones drove s.overland,"
south, Sunday.
Rev. Burns held service Sun
day afternoon.
Miss Williams expects to take
a pleasant trip in a few weeks.
She viii! visit the twin city, take
in Duluth. perhaps Superior,
Wis; Ashland. Glidden (her
former home), ,Ironwood, Mich,
(where her relatives :sre), Port
age, Pardeeville. From there.
she will visit her sister Mrs. A.
G. Cox, Chicago, and will spend
an indefinite period in Nash
vile, Tenn, the only spot of
earth (for her) except Hannaford
N. D.
Look out for the kansas
Budget, :" and croquet next week.
Shakespeare clubs met with
Mrs. Kerr.
Hamlet is stills sane or in.
sane
Let us hear G club.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. S. Hyde and
children arrived this week from
Topeka, Kan.
Welcome Budget.
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