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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-05-14
New Evidence in Contests.

The general land ONCE Is about to es-
tablish several striking reforms in It's
methods Of doing business. One Of the
most radical departures from the old
system is the fitting out of special
agents Of the land Office with kodaks
of high grade. They are to be used
in photographing the improvements of
homesteads, timber and stone entries,
and other LAM! t:lken by settlers, and
the pictures wiI be the best kind Of
evidence in ill.,. thousands of contest
cases pending. In most OF the cases
here the title is disputed, the original
cntryman sets up the claim that lie has
made more or less Improvements. The
contestee who socks 10 ,..,: the entry
man alleges, Oislilc contrary. that they
are few ii any ..i,rovemcnts, and that
the law has not uccn complied with.
On this issue there are lively contests
before the registers and receivers Of
local land offices, and many witnesses
are brought to testify IN each side.
After local land officers render de-
cision the case is generally appealed to
the general land office at Washington
and passed on by The commission. This
means long delays and much hardships
to the settlers. besides considerable
expense. It is propos ID now to try the
experiment of sending out special
agents, aad photographing the houses,
fences and outbuildings that have been
erected on the lands in dispute. The
land Office officials believe that when
this method is once adopted there will
be fewer contests for the photographs,
accompanied by the sworn af11davitsof
the special agents and two other wit
nesses, will be prima facie evidence
that cannot be covered. It will do
away with other witnesses and the de-
partmcnt expects that there will be
more healthy and better tone of BUSH
ness in the contest division of the gem
eral land office Bismarck Tribune.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-05-14
Teachers Examination.

The next regular state teachers ex-
animation will be held in the court
house Cooperstown, Friday and Satur-
day, May 18th and 3Oth, 1903.
Applicants shonld provide them
selves with pens and ink and must be
on hand at nine O'Clock a. M, Friday.
All necessary paper will be furnished
at this Office.
The following program will be used
without deviation:
A. NJ, MAY 18th.
9-9:l0 Reading Rules and Regula-
tiOns.
9:lO- 9:25-Preliminary.
9:25-1O:O5- Orthography.
Observation-Disclosures.
ll:30 ---12:1O- Reading.
1:5O-Intermission
p. M.
1:20-2::3O u. S. History.
2:3O- $3.50 Civics.
$3.50 -44::3O Geography.
4:3o $50 Physiology and Hygienes.
A. NJ, MAY 3oth.
8:30-9:30- Language and Grammer.
9:30-lO:3O- Theory and Practice.
1890 ILLS Physical Geography.
Ills IL Natural Philosophy.
12-l-Intermission.
p. M.
1-1:45-Algebra.
l:45- Geometry.
2:3O-3:l5-PsychOlogp.
CLARA FEIRINa,
Supt. of Schools.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-05-14
Quick Arrest.

j. A. Gulledge of Verbena, Ala, was
twice in the hospital from a severe case
of piles causing "a tumors. After doc
tors and all remedies failed, Bucklen's
Arnica Salve quickly arrested further
Inflammation and cured him. 1t con-
quers aches and kills pain. Csc, at H.
II. Bateman's the druggist.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-05-14
Taken Up.

One black mare nearly all white face
white hind legs branded on right
shoulder, one bay mare white stripe in
face, white hind legs, branded on left
shoulder, had on halter, one iron gray
horse colt about 8 years old.
ANDREW AREsTAD.
Sec. 15-145-5
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-05-14

They tell pretty good story on
Sheriff Flynn and T.. e. Warner. 1t
is claimed they went to levy on some
property several days ago and started
in to do business when young boy
hid in a straw stack close by drew a
bead on the sheriff with shotgun
while the mother got a Bill Cody focus
on him with a revolver. Both Jack
and Tom made faster time getting off
that farm than ever was made when
Wyandotte was at his best. Ask the
boys how it happened.
They have queer way of doing
things down at Hannaford. "A clerk
working in Jackson's store broke out
with smallpox and instead of being
promptly quarantined by the resident
physician, he was driven to Coopers-
town to see DR.. Brimi, thus exposing
the man who drove him up here and
giving the disease chance to spread.
When the case was first discovered DR..
Brimi as health officer should have
been promptly 'phoned Of the circum-
stance and he would have Immediately
attended to the matter Hereafter
when they have cases Of this character
the resident physician should immed-
lately be called in and it is his duty to
promptly notify the health officer.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-05-14
Seed Grain for Sale.

N. j. Olson has for sale at his eleya-
tors, at Cooperstown, Hannaford and
Jessie, seed wheat, flax and barley.
Farmersin need of seed grain should
apply to any of these elevators at once.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-05-14
Objects.

Mr.. EDITOR:
Please put in your paper to notify
those that are taking things off my
place to stop; and those that are doc
toring my horses and going in my
shanty and doctoring my food are
warned to stop it or they will be
arrested. "a word to the wise, etc.
JAMES INCLEDoN.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-05-14
Assessments.

When through with yourassessments
bring in YOUR books to inc and get
them fixed up at a small cost.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-05-14

Mrs. DR.. Kerr went to Fargo Tues
day to hear the Messiah rendered.
@. J. Lucken has had the front of |
his business house painted. Good inn
provement.
G.. G. Koyl came in on the limited
yesterday to attend to some matters
of Importance to himself.
7 And. Golf is putting in taller poles
along some of the main streets to take |
care of his increasing telephone bust
ness.
Banker Garborg returned home yes
terday from Warren, Mimi, where he
had been attending to some business
matters.
Anton Enger offers his residence for
sale. This is a fine piece of property
and can be purchased very reasonably.
For particulars apply to r. S. Lunde.
Mrs. G. E. Van Kleeck and son ar
rived from Fargo last Tuesday and will
make Cooperstown their home. Mr..
Van Kleeck is with the flax mill con-
Germ and has been here some days.
! DR.. Rose and I. d. Allen went out
to Spiritwood Lake fishing the first of
the week and returned Tuesday. They
report q nice catch, which, statement
is corroborated by Bob Motfatt who
says that the last fish caught weighed
over six pounds.
A few weeks ago, four dozen Indiana
girls went to North Dakota for ma tri-
monial purposes. 1t is said their press
agent announced their arrival by say
ing to the assembled bachelors at the
station: ''Here they are, Hoosier
choice. IN Northwest Magazine.
1t is reported that j, II. Morris went
over to Courtney Tuesday to close a
deal for the purchase of HOO acres of
land together with stock and machine
cry, representinga valuation of $28, 600.
1t is said to be a fine piece of property
and John will be in luck if he gets it.
The Lady Maccabees gave very
successful social in X. P. hall last Tues
day evening large crowd being pres
ent. The night caps were sold at
good figure and Melted quite snug
sum to the ladies fund. Dancing was
INDUCED in and the ladies served ice
cream and cake by way of refreshments.
II was a very pleasant event and every
body present had good time.
Complaint ismade that dead animals
are hauled out to tine dumping ground
and left unburied. The stencil arising
from these carcasses is something ter
rible and we do not blame people for
kicking. The superintendent of the
board of health should look the matter
up, make the parties hauling the ami
mails out there bury them or else re-
sort to the law to compel them to do
so.
/ p. o. Troseth representing the firm
Fof Aarestad Brothers b Troseth, Of
Hannaford, was a visitor to Coopers-
town yesterday and favored the Courier
with very substantial call. This firm
4 is in the hardware and machinery busi-
flness in Hannaford and have a complete
and up-to- date stock of hardware and
handle the best lines of machinery.
Illcy are reW corners to the county
but arc "ea -cl,inc on" right along and
! arc doing 4 nice business.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1903-05-14
Program.


OF the first commencement exercises
of the high school to be held in the
Opera House, Friday evening, May q,
1908, at $50 p. M, to which all are in
vited:
MUSIC.
SALUTATORY
Miss Inez Gertrude Enger.
list honor suddenly.
GRAFTON. 49,. !. ''Pro Patria' y
Herman Evelynne Warner.
CREATION. patriotism %
Adolph John Melgard.
essay. ..... Character Building
Inez Gertrude Enger.
VALEDICTORY. .......
Herman Evelynne Warner.
(2nd honor graduate).
PRESENTATION OF DIPLOMAS
Lieut-Gov. David BARTLETT.
President of Board of Education.
MUSIC.
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Prof. Vernon Squires, A. M.
OF the University of N. Dakota.
BENEDICTION.
CLASS coLoRs. !. I. Orange and Black. .
Cr Asr rrnwrp asHarnation .,
CLASS MOTTO. -.
"Non scholae sed vitae discemus."
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

The citizens Of Perry have arranged
for great celebration to be given in
their city ON the dates Of September
18th, 10th and 18th in honor of the
tenth anniversary Of the opening Of
the Cherokee strip. Their posters an
nouuce many free and up-to-now at
fractions and many high grade shows.
A large sum Of money has been raised
by their citizens to meet the demands
of the Carnival and all the attractions
advertised are already booked and un-
der contract to appear.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22
aNo KicL cnminTn

A railroad engineer who has been In
the service so many years that his hair
has grown Iron gray and his visage as
stern as a warriors while he has drlv-
en- his iron monster over the parallels
Of iron recently experienced bis first
collision. lie came out Of 1t with
badly demolished engine and a sufi-
ciently smashed up leg for any occa-
sion.
The surgeons took him in charge and
by dint OF splints. bandages. skill and
patience saved his injured limb ana
got Il on the road to recovery.
The other day be walked out for the
first time, and as he hobbled along on
crutches. the injured member looking
very unwieldy indeed. friend hailed
him with: Hello, jim. How's that
leg Of yours getting along?"
The veteran has gray eyes, as clear
and penetrating as youths and they
twinkled with tonic effect as he said.
laconically:
"Oh, can't kickT-New York Times.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22
Letter From warn. cIlmnte.

speaking of pulpit jokes" a church
goer remarked. Il have yet TO hear 0
better one than that on "A reverend gen
tleman OF small congregation IN the
city. He Is a fine preacher, man
along In years. loved and revered By
his flock His pulpit utterances never
verge upon leyity OF any sort. He alb
hors a resort to humor In church.
zone Sunday evening he was speak
Ing 10 his congregation about Mrs.
Jones. one Of the prominent women Of
his church, who had gone south for her
health. In bis previous remarks he
had, with feeling, referred 10 Mrs
Smith. who had recently left this world
for a better one.
Ike startled his hearers by saying
I have Just received a letter from Mrs
Smith. She says it Is very warm
where she Is now
Shocked al the audible litter Ia the
staid congregation. thS good man paus
cd looked blank and then gasped, !
meant from Mrs. Jofes and hastily
announced the hymf. r. New Yora
Telegram.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

A cubic foot of dry air weighs more
than n cubic foot Of moist air at the
same temperature and pressure. The
addition OF vapor to a cubic foot OF
dry air enlarges the volume OF the mix
ture If the air is free to expand, as in
the atmosphere. and as the vapor has
only about two-thlrds the density OF
dry air at the same temperature and
pressure the density OF the mixture is
less than that Of dry air.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22
she Could Use Them.

An old lady on seeing the electric
light in the town for the first time was
struck with amazement After gazing
at it for a space she entered a grocers
shop and asked
II say. mister. how do you make that
big light O your'nf I'm tired OF burn
In parafin." s-.Ss
The shopman replied, "oh, It Is caused
by series Of electric currents"
"Is II. howr' said the old lady. ''Then
weigh me a pound. II they won't do
for lighting, I'll use 'em up for pud-
din's."-Detroit Free Press.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

Governor Ferguson and wife will be
guests Of Congressman Mcclure and
wife during their visit in Pawnee. the
families being friends OF long stand
ing. The reception to the governor
and wife on Thursday night, Sept. 8.
Is for the purpose Of affordiug an op-
portunity for ali Of Pawnee's citizens
70 pay their respects 20 OklahOma's s
governor, without regard 10 their per.
sonal, political or social relations with
Congressman Mcclure Pawnee
Tlmes-Jonrnal.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22
BERNARD shaw ana the minority.

BERNARD shaw and the Minority.
A good story is told Of Bernard Shaw.
The occasion was the first production
Of "Arms and the Man" in London.
The production was success, and at
the fall of the curtain there were clam
orous calls for the author, TO which Mr..
Shaw was at length induced to respond.
The audience was still cheering, but
there was one dissentient In the gal
lery, who was "booul" with the full
power Of pair Of very strong lungs.
Mr.. Shaw looked up at this GLORIOUS
minority OF one" and said very serious
ly, "Yes. sir quite agree with you, but
what can we two do against whole
houseful?"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

! have discovered th ri- rveloes
cret Of perpetual life and vigor in men.
To me it has been given to bring to
the fallen, weary. worn out brothers
the knowledge of this priceless boon,
and even to Inc uttermost ends Of the
earth | send my message Of love and
peace and hope and help. Unbeliev-
Iers may scoff and cry fake" but I
heed them not My work has just be
gun and | am saving men.
The secret OF this mighty healing
power, this vital life spark, this mary.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

A citizen walking past a butcher
shop In a northern Kansas town saw
the butcher and a customer rolling over
the sawdust floor In a rough and tum-
BILE fashion. lie pried them apart, and
then learned that the customer had
come to buy some dog meat and that
the butcher had nonchalantly asked,
do you wish to eat 1t here or shall I
wrap il upT
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22
Poe,s Placid Eyes.


Poe's neck was rather long and slen-
der and made him appear. when sit
ting, rather taller than he really was.
He also appeared when sitting to have
a gentle and rather graceful taper OF
the bust and shoulders upward. This
was very peculiar. His eyes were Of a
neutral violet tint. rather lnclining to
hazel, and shone not with a dazzling
or brilliant sparkle, but rather with a
mildly subdued serenity Of intellectual
splendOr perhaps on account of the
dark shadow cast upon them by the
overhanging and rather impressive
cloud of his mooulike brow giving
them that soft celestial glow of soul
which characterizes the loftlest enthu-
siasm. Their lashes were long, dark
and sllken. hanging over them like vii.
lows naping [?l by the moon-lake-
or cumuli of chaos over the God suf-
fused waters of the eternal wells.
When the heaven of his brow was free
from clouds-which appeared always
to be the case when his soul was not
racked either by the thoughts of his
poverty. Of the remembrance of the
manifold insults he had received from
anonymous Correspondents, who pes
tered him from envy Of his genius and
bis uncompromlslng hostility TO the
basest ignorance-the intellectual pla-
cidlty Of his mildly becoming eyes was
beautiful Poe-Chlyer Papers in Cen
tury
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

"Why DO you remain apart from 9th.
ersT asked young lion Of his sire.
would not a herd OF lions present an
imposing array?'
"By no MEANS" answered the elder.
1T would greatly diminish the respect
now felt for us. Sheep may herd to-
gether, but the lion must flock by him
self"-New York Herald.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

The Muskogee Phoeiiix says this Of
the Brosius report: THE absurdity
Of a portion Of the report discredits
the remainder Of IT, bat no doubt The
eastern philanthroplses viii find IN if
another evidence Of the white mans
Injustice 70 Poor Lo,"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22
A Double nnrreIed Joke.

The facetious boarder had the plot
laid for a killing Joke.
ITS a wonder" he said. that you
didn't serve up this hen. feathers and
ALL"
THE next time" said the landlady,
with marked emphasis. "Tll serve her.
bill and all"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

Husband-Where do you want TO gof
Wlfe-Oh. don't know anywhere
where 1 can spend money.
'But thought you wanted changer
Smart Set.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

Mamma-Johnny. did you wipe your
feet on the mat when you carHe in7
JOHNNY couldn't get my shoestrings
united. They were In hard knot.
Mammal But what have shoestrings
to do with It?
JOHNNY couldn't wipe my feet with
out taking or my shoes, could I3-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

NO man is Lost-There is a Sure Cure
for Every Weak Man"-Dr Ferris.
elous tonic fluid is known to me alone.
It is mine to give TO whom will and
my works go before me Doubt not!
l ask no man 10 believe me but / give
to every weak man free this priceless
boon and it restores him instantly to
the strength and powerful vigor OF
youth With this marvellous, myster-
ious compound, which / have discoy'
cred only after a life time devoted 10
search through all She realms Of
science, and the archives of tho an
clients, it is possible for every weak
man to have for his own the glorious
manly power. the untiring vigor and
the long lite Of the patriarchs of Bible
times. With this mysterious compound
no weak man will ever again be troubl-
ed with lmpotency. vial losses, night
| ly emissions, spermatorrhea, varico-
cele, prematurity. defective power or
lack OF vital energy.
Send me no money It Is my duty,
guided by an Unseen Hand--tt Is my
mission on earth--my life work-to lift
up the fallen. heal the weak and cure
the manned or undeveloped; and 20
every man who has lost his vital power
or finds /, waning l send my message
Of love and peace and health. can
save him and will save him and re
store him 20 many years OF happiness
and the impeuous vitality and vigor
Gus manhood of perfect health and
youth.
Remember, It matters rot how old
you are; 1t matters not how you lost
your manhood, or when you lost it.
It matters not what doctors or scof-
fers say This is no ordinary drug or
stimulating me-hod OF treatment, but
il is the vital spark Of life itself. aud il
matters not how many remedies and
doctors have failed have repeatedly
and instantly renewed the youth of old
men My secret compound Lever fails
have often instllled into jaded mer
new vitality, health and strength. Fol
worn-out men have oft kindled, in ar
instaAt and to stay, the sparkling
vitality Of youth. My private address
is DR.. c. Sargent Ferris, 95 Straw
buildings. Cleveland. Ohio. and / urge
every weak man 10 come TO me for
viii give him undying strength, thf
supreme JOY and happiness ot psrfec
manliIcss. My wondp11s discover,
has startled the world by It's miracu
lous effects. yet seek not fame mol
glory. It sunlces me If may be th'
humble instrument Of Natures great
est power in bringing an men int
the enjoyment Of their true manlinesi
and ] do Il free In all the time allot
ted 20 me here on earth I shall DO al
that In my power lies 10 give my fel
How men the benefit Of this great 50
cret and my reward shall be in thl
knowledge that have done unto 9th
eFs as would that others should d
ust0 me
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22
DYSENTERY,
DIARRHEA
sTOMAoH ACHE. CHOLERA pToRBUs
AND ALL SUMMER COMPLAINTS
SPEEDILY CURED by
DuftY'S Pure Malt WhISkpY.

Gentlemen--My wife has been using Dufry's
Pure Malt for two years for stomach troubles
She is highly pleased with results / have
often prescribed it in other cases in this
locality. 1 am convinced Of its merit.
5. 4. WHITMIRE, Md, Floyd Springs, Ca.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

''suceess," asserted sagely. Us due
10 our accurate judgment Of human ma
ture."
"And," retorted the man who always
carries things to extremes, "to its mac
curate judgment of us. Brooklyn Life.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

He-Suppose should ask your IA
ther II could marry you. Do you
think I would stand any chance?
She-No. Your case would be hope
less.
He-Do you think he would really
say Nor
she-Not that; but be would leave II
to me.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22
After WhIch He perarted.

Augustus Aubrey-DO you know.
much prefer the society Of ladies' to
any other
Miss Cutting-so do l. = Pittsburg
Press
In Berlin Doctors coachmen wear
white hats so that a physicians car
riage may be easily recognized In case
Of necessity.
The food value Of pound OF veal 10
little more than half that OF a pound
OF beef. Eggs and lean beef have the
same value IN equal weight,
Taken at His word.
When dealing with black servants in
India, 1t Is necessary to be very careful
In the wording Of ones Instructions. for
they are sometimes taken very literally.
A missionary voyaglng on a river boat
with primitive accommodation was
compelled to use a bucket as a wash
bowl. One morning his boy servant
was bringing the bucket 70 his master
when he spilled some Of II over the lat
ters feet "Why doa't you throw Il
all over mer said the missionary lrri-
tably. "Ahaf exclaimed the boy and
promptly did 50.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22
b sAvE wEAk Ne.

! have Discovered the Marvellous Sc
eret Of Perpetual Youth and un.
dying Manly Vieor and
Give II to You Free.
Ny Mysterious Compound Startles the
World With lts Wonderful Cures
With This Marvellous Sc.
cret No Man Can Grow Old
and y is Ny Mission on
Earth Heneeforth to
Bring Jadsd, Worn
Out Men to This
Fountain Of
Youth.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22

Send No Honey-simply Send Your
Name and This Marvellous Com
pouad Will se Sent You BY
Return Mail Prepaid
and Absolutely Free,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1903-08-22
W. T. WALKER

CITY PROPERTY FOR SALE.
12o W. Okla. Ave. Phone go
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Use DuHy's Pure Malt whiskey in every
glass Of drinking water and you will not be
troubled by distressing summer diseases.
Keep healthy, strong and active by using
Dufy's Pure Malt Whiskey. Sold at all
druggists and grocers, or direct, at &1.00 a
Dottle Medical booklet free. Duffy Malt
Whiskey Co, Rochester, N. Y.