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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-15
The Doukhcbors Improvin.

The Doukhcbors IImprovine.
a Canadian government agent who
has Just returned to England says the
Doukhobors in, Canada are making
progress. ''They no longer work their
women instead of their cattle in the
fields"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-15
our Smallest Coin,

The half-cent piece vas a coin of the
smallest denomination ever made by
this country. 1t enjoys the distinction
also of being the first coin issued and
the first whose denomination was dis.
continued,
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-15
$4,000 to Eastern Canada and Re
turn.

December LIST to 31st tickets will be
on sale to points in Eastern Canada at
$40 for the Round Trip;-Good three
months for return. Be sure to specify
the "North-Western Line between
Minneapolis-St. Paul and Chicago
when purchasing tickets and you will
have the ''best of everything" Free
Reclining Chair cars, High Buck Seat
coaches, Pullman sleepers and all trains
steam heated. For comfort use the
Northwestern Line" For special
folders and any information regarding
rates, etc. address: +. C. Lang, Travel
ing Passenger Agent, 50 Security
Block, Grand Forks, N. D.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-15
a Novel Celebration.

A civic celebration for literary crit
ic's anniversary will be novelty even
in France. Boulogne-sur-Mer is to hold
one in memory of Sainte-Beuve, who
was born there hundred years ago.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-15
THE SPIRAL PUTTEE.
Latest Ingenious Invention Of Eng
lish Tailors to Make Outdoor
Life Comfortable.

London.-Among the latest inven-
lions by English tailors calculated to
make outdoor life more comfortable is
the spiral puttee. This is shaped to
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-15
odA use Tor Church

Thorverton Church, Devon, England,
was recently used as a storehouse for
whisky which had been taken from the
village inn during fire.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-15
Emieratine from Spain.

The cost of living has doubled in
Spain in the last few years and emigra-
ton is increasing rapidly.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-15
Rapid Transit.

It takes about three seconds for a
message to go from one end of the At
lantic to the other.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-15
Are You Going To-day or Tomorrow

The $40 rate to Eastern Canada will
be in effect daily thruout December
and if you desire any information re.
garding the trip, cali on or address: F.
c. Lang, Travelling Passenger Agent,
Sc Security Block, Grand Franks, n. D.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-15
Big Investment

The capital invested in the mineral
water industry in Great Britain is near
~ $75,OGC, 900.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-12-15
rHE PurrEE IN POSITION.

Outdoor Comfort.)
wind spirally around the leg from ankle,
to knee. hence its name. It comes with
or without spats, the, latter, when 50
ordered, being detachable. They may
be had in America. s
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20
Why Men DON'T Go To Church..

4 writer for a New York news
paper gives another reason for the
why-mcn-don't-yo-to-church query
1t is this:
Men dislike to have the plate pok-
cd under their noses at every
service"
In a word-stin@iness.
He has hit the nail ON the head as
respects a tvpe Of man. They are
quite willing, and on the whole
rather onxious their wives shouId
attend church. They believe the
church a GOOD thine but they sbirlz
anv r,snonsibili+v for ifs mointcn-
ancr.
Now.
When these men 90 to the ball
park they do not object TO havino g
the money box poked under their
noses.
When they 90 TO the tbcatcr they
do not 90 into their pockets crum-
hIin~Iv
When they attend 4 lecture they
are not offended if asked to nav
When they ioin = lodrc thnv will
l;n,.I,- ,.;,.o -, ;;+;+; g.,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20
Leopold.

The farmers have been busy sow
| ing wheat the last few days.
Mrs. J. Stcinncrd visited relatives
and friends here some time and re-
turned to st. Lonls last Monday.
Mr.. WiIlzcns and daughter went
to the Cape fair last Friday.
Henry Eltrank OF Lutesville, the
republican candidate for collector
was IN town last Friday.
Mc~srs Henry and Herman Ten
holder came down from St. Louis
recently to visit relatives and
friends here. They took in the
woods fairly we'll the other day,
Judging from the reports Of their
guns. They say it is fun to hunt
in these hills.
'Incle Con" Oshca left for St.
Louis some time ago to take in the
fair. From there he will 90 to
Illinois.
William Bettcls, Herman Stov-
rink and sister, Miss Dina, are in
St. LoniS at present.
Several Of the democratic candi-
dates were in town last Sunday.
Martin Nandorcn has moved his
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20
A Dark WaIbridge Record.

In fastening the Butler garbage
grab on the city Of st. Louis Col.
Walbridgc, who was then president
Of the council, used his official pow
er to the utmost to further the Job
and gave to it his vote and official
sanction.
Col. Walbridgc appointed the
sanitary committee which, against
vigorous public protests, favorabIy
reported the bill.
Col. Walhridgc voted with the so
called Comfort combine, one Of the
most daring and infamous of all the
Doodle combines. on every PROPOSE
ton favOring Butler contract.
The efforts of the councilmcn, who
wanted to protect public interests,
to defeat the job were nulliticd with
the aid Of Col. Walbridge.
Col. Walbridge was Il member of
no ,riH hIch
,.o4od tlo o,,o,.h.,,,o ,.olrc+,o, .,.s+o,,,.
% o+hor cit;os ,iorod tho ronor+ IN
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-.u g., a.. C,..7. H., .,,.h
4bo;r ;ohs +hrn 70 . fn;sh bcforc
Anvil ! Anor+hot t;,no +boro will
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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20

Ladies waterproof skirts
regular S3. 80 val. only S2 225.
Ladies' capes, velvet fam
cy trimmed or plain, a big
lot from which to select,
reg. s. and 500 val, Il. =.
Ladies' plush capes, plain
orfancy, reg. S3valfor S1.73.
Ladies' all silk plush
capes 30 inches long fur
trimmed, high storm collar
IS and so value, only -.
Ladies' jackets, loose or
tight fitting; black, blue,
gray or light brown, from
$50 up.
Misses Jackets S1.23 up.
Children 5 Jackets 75c up.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20
ScODuSs

Mr.. EDITORIALS | have seen
nothing in your valuable paper
from this place for some time, |
viii endcavor to write you Il few
! items.
Farmers IN tins vicinity are
about done sowing wheat.
David Newell is quite sick at this
writing.
Several OF the people Of this Vi
cinity >i,itcd the fair at Cape Gil
rardcau last week.
Rev J. F. Tomson of St. Louis
preached several interesting dis
courses at Coles church last week
William Patterson of Grassy WAS
in this vicinity last week on bust
ness.
MIR. and Mrs. Geo. Maytield of
attended services at this place last
Sunday.
Geo. Jenkins and family were in
this vicinity visiting last Sunday.
Several parties from this place
attended Dr.. II. B. Shcata's sale
near MiIIerville Saturday.
James Poe Of Mayfeld purchased
lot of nice hogs from S. +. De
whit Saturday.
W. c. Cole and family visited
relatives near Burfordyillle Satur-
day and Sunday.
Prof. Rufus Hahn opened his
school Monday after an absence
of two weeks during which time he
visited the Worlds Fair.
Jonas Barks recently purchased
fine span Of mules and wagon of
James Reynolds, who resides near
Mi!Iervlllc. for which he paid the
sum Of s375.
All parties interested in the SEQ
pus cemetery are requested to meet
the committee at ScODus on Satur-
dav. October %, at 2 o'clock p. m,
for the purpose of laying off and
claiming the lots wanted. By or
der of
!. As1 \. SEtDhzs' cooE. ! Committee.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20


THERE is not u sentence IN the
Republican platform recommend
ing reduction in the expenditures
of the government; not q line that
suggests that the increase in the
cost of the War Department from
$4,000, 900 in 1886 to Sll5,O0O,OOO
in 1904, shou d be inquired into
and not q paragraph calling for a
Thorough investigation of those de
partmcnts Of the government in
which dishonesty has been recently
discloscd.-From Judge Parkcr's s
Letter of Acceptance.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20
Senator COCkreiI.

IN recent issue of the Cape Gil
rardeu Democrat, one of the oldest
republican newspapers in this part
OF the state, appeared the following
strong eulogy on the meritarious
public service and purity Of life Of
MissourI's Grand Old Man, Senator
Francis VI. CockreIl Read it:
Yes, he is getting old and vcncr-
able, and may God bless his gray
hair; but his honest heart throbs
with strength and vigor when the
interests of the people or state arc
ut stake.
When did you ask Cocirell for Il
favor that he did not grant? When
did You ask him to attend to your
business at the capitol and he left
your letters unanswered? Never.
When did an old crippled soldier
ask him to look after his pension
and he neglected it? Never. When
did an old confederate veteran APP
ply to Cockrell for help, and he re
fused? Never. When did the poor
est and humblcst citizen in this state
ask him to attend to some business
at Washington and he neglected it?
Never
Who was it that collected tens of
thousands Of dollars from the gov
eminent, and placed it, every cent
in the state treasury The venerable
Scuator COckrell. Who is it that
takes our people in hand and III
troduces them to the president and
heads Of department when they Wis
it Washington? That old veteran,
Senator CockrelI. Who is it that
stands at the head and front of the
senate unbcsmcared by jobs or sci
| fish speculation? Francis VI. Cock
rell. Who IS it that returns home
from Washington as poor as the first
day he weut thcre2 That kind heart
ed Senator Cockrcll. Who is it that
enjoys the confidence, trust and
friendship Of the president and heads
Of departments more than he does!
No one. Who enjoys the confidence
and friendship Of each senator, re
gardless Of party ties, more than he
does? No one. Who has GOT q
brighter or cleaner record as 4 states
man and senator than he has got!
| No man. Who has done more hard
work in the committee rooms thar
he has done? No one. And with all
this bright record there are some
trying to undermine hlm and turn
him out. Oh. The greed of some
heartless persons, that would poison
the minds of the people against THEN
best friend.
| Senator Cockrea to day standsir
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20
Clothing Clothing

The largeStassOrtmentin
the county. We can uitand
fit YOU.
Mems suits, from = up.
" OvercOats. all sizes
and styles, from - up.
Youth 5 suits, long pants,
; pieces, from = up.
Boys suits ,2and3 pieces
from 75c up. All sizes.
Mems fancy corduroy. all
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20

the shoes Of Thomas Benton, true
representative and servant Of the
people Of this grand state.
Who would you dare attempt to
put in his place? Trot your man
out and let the people take his meas
urc; and they will soon settle it.
Senator Cockrcll is honest, clean
and able, the true friend of the peo-
pie and good for twenty years 10
como.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20
Another Great MisSOurian Dead.

Rev. John d. Nincil, Mason,
Educator, Minister and Philanohro-
pist died at his home in st. Louis
last Thursday afternoon. DIR. YIN
Gil was grand secretaryof the grand
lodge of Missouri Masons, presl-
dent of the board of Curators OF
the university of Missouri, secretary
of the Methodist conference, prcsl-
dent of the Methodist Orphans
homo and was in various other
ways connected with many charlt-
able and benevolent institutions.
HIS career was "a demonstration OF
what pluck and industry can do
under adverse circumstances. An
or1fbn at ten, he made himself
AT fourteen he Joined the Metho,
dist church and soon attcrWard
undctook the work ofpreparing tol
the ministry. His career as sucl
began in 1857 and continued til.
1877 when he was elected grand
secretary of the Masonic lodge anc
evcr then retained his connection
with the conference and each yeal
attended ITS meetings and served a
it. secretary. The esteem in which
he was held by Missouri Mason'
was evident three weeks ago wher
he was reelected Tor the twenty
seventh time the grand secretary
of Missouri by acclamation, this be
ing the first time any man has thu
sheen henofed. DR.. Vincil begal
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20
Picture Frames!

r. w. Fischer, Marble Hill. is
prepared to make all kinds of pic
ture frames, ready to ornament your
rooms. Bring him your pictures
and he will do the rest, at reason
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20

cOlors, $3.50 value, S1,75.
Mems underwear, from
45 q suit up.
Men ; sweaters. all wool.
regular = val. only 81. 80.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20

LET every democrat make up his
mind to go to the polls on Nov. $
and cast his vote. That will be an
unlucky day for democrats to go
fishing.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20
Ladies' Skirts

ckworsted skirts. reg
ular 81. 80 value, only , dozen
on hand, will 90 at. S1.OO.
Ladies' all WOODEN skirts,
regular S'4. 80 val, only S3.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20

THE democratic ticket is compos-
ed of good men who are worthy
OF the support Of every democrat
in the county.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20

WHEN the democratic candidates
get around to your place, go and
hear them and you will not regret it.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20
Waronker Brothers Cheap Cash Store Lutesville No.
DoofiCe

HEAR Governor Dockcry at
Lutesville NEXT Wednesday 1T l:3O
d, IN.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20

IheSe WalStln9S are bar
gains you cannot afford to
miss.
Cashmeres-;ll cOlOrs.
Regular 25c val. only 15c.
3Oc - " zoe.
" zoe :. " SOC.
Henrietta, soc val. for 400.
Brilliantine. blackor blue
regular 75c val, only 4Sc.
EiderdOWn. 4Oc val. 25c.
soc - :35c.
Table linen. white or red
regular 4Gc value, only 25c.
Cotton bats. 3 for 25c.
Blankets, 75c val. for SOC.
- 81. 90 " - 70c.
- l.5O " 1.15.
Wool blankets 81. now 80.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20
Next door to. DostoffiCe.

lowly but goes to rest numbered
with Missouri's great and good, Il
fit end of 4 useful life.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20
From the Iyati0r'S Capitol.

| Admirers Of Mr.. Bryan find their
| good opinion of him vindicated in every
| issue OF the ComnCncr by his earnest,
| constant and effective advocacy Of the
| election of Parker and Davis.
When the National Democratic Con-
vention adjourned there was the usual
effervesence Of cxultation in the cEci;able
| element OF the prevailing side OF ihc con-
troycrsies which were there decided.
This soon subsidized, and with it what
ever sense OF irritation it caused.
cIr. Bryan promptly changed his
attitude as the leader Of one section Of
the party in a convention, and adj
| dressed himself to his duties as one Of
the acknowledged leaders OF the party
| is a whole, III its quadrcnni&I struggle
to overcome the common enemy. Trusted
IS he had twice been with the chief hon.
or i. could bc7tOw, he doubtless felt the
great obligation he was under to prove
his Worthinoss 10 command by his will
sound, made no reservation, and left the
most sccptical mind no room to doubt
intense c,,rEestEess OF his support oi
the democratic principles, and the can
didatcs who represent them in this cam
pai@n.
Why then, should any statement be
necessary on the subject Of Mr.. Bryan's
good work? Why arc not tn columns
OF hi paper sufficient evidence Of it.
The answer is tina, oycrbody cannot see
his paper, and that persistent efforts are
bein9 made bE the enemy 20 weaken the
force of his powerful influence by false
statements concerning his attitude
These statements would deceive none
who see what \Ir. Bryan is saying from
week TO week but thousands Of mon who
do not sec, and who are devoted to him,
are being falsely told that he does not
want Parker elected, and is not Iabor;ng
to that end. They carry these tactics
so far Il u say thar N certain states the
Bryan men are "-ulEing," they nope
that such Tumors will cause a feeling
OF uncertainty among them.
Any democrat Profe@s;ng friendship
for AIr. Bryan IS false to that friendship I
If he aids by his voice or his vote TO give |
the republican party the victory which F..
Nj. Bryan is laboring with al the force /
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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20
Notice of Final Settlement.

Notice is hereby given to creditors and
all others interested that 7, the under
signed administrative OF the estate of
Hattie Limbaugh. deceased, viii make
final settlement OF said estate at the next
term of the Probate court Of B0ilinger
county, beginning on Monday, Noyem-
Der IA, 1901.
SUSAN T,TMRAITcI
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20

WOrsteds-all colOrs, fig
ures, styles and prices.
1000 yds to select from.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20

is essential to civic purity and right
rOnSnpSS ~
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1904-10-20

Calico that you pay 6 Il 7c
for elsewhere .4!c.
Brown domestic Sc for 4c.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-03-03
SPOONER'S FAT FEE.
how Wisconsin Senator Made Three
Quarters of a Million.
He Liked Baseball and That Is Why
He Is Very Rich Man Now
A Good story Even If
Overdrawn.

Senator John c. Spooner, of Wiscon-
sin, is devoted to baseball, but there are
few men who have turned single ball
game to account to the tune of $3.50, 900.
But that's what he did once, according
to the Chicago Journal. AS he tells 1t.
he was sitting on fence, in the little
New England town where he spends his
summers, watching game, when for
tune came to him in the disguise OF q
shabby man with a hard-luck story.
Ordinarily the senator would not have
had time to listen to the hard-luck plea
but as he could watch the game and listen
simultaneously, he told the man to fire
away.
The stranger said he was passing
through town and wanted to interest the
senator, in his capacity of lawyer, in the
case of his sister, who was living in alb
ject poverty in Boston with several chill
dren dependent on her and no means for
support. He went on to explain that his
sister had married barkeeper of that
city, and that her husband had been very
successful and had finally become inter-
was a millionaire. With his change of
fortunes he had taken to dissipation, and
finally had abandoned his family and
was living with another woman who
claimed to be his wife.
Senator Spooner listened. but con-
iesses he was not much impressed with
the story. The stranger said neither he
nor his sister had any money to pay a
lawyer, but that they were anxious to
have Senator Spooner look after the
case, and urged that he take it on con-
tingent fee, which would be half of what
he could get for the abandoned wife.
The senator remarked that he would see
about it, and took the address Of the
woman in Boston, who was said to be
deserted, and thought little more about
it.
1t CHANGED, however, that Senator
Spooner was in Boston short time after
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-03-03
DIRECTS JAPAN'S ARMY. .
Mikado's Supreme Council
of War.

The generals who are leading the
Japanese armies against Russia are
men who have proved their skill and
efficiency,
The first on the list in order of serv-
ice is Field Marshal Yamagata, who
is not only first in rank, but easily first
in the esteem of the Japanese public
and in the judgment of the govern
ment. He is veteran of many wars,
having begun service in the struggle
that restored the emperor to power in
1868. In the following year he visited
Russia and France studying things
military. In 1872 he became assistant
secretary of war-a position which in
Japan is always held by general Of
ficer of the army. In the following
year he was made lieutenant general,
and two years later secretary of war.
The next year saw Japan in the
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-03-03
Hunted Servant; Got Wife,

Herman Steiner owns big farm near
Florence, Neb., and another just out of
Des Moines, Ia. His first wife died
leaving him with family of little chill
dren. He went to Omaha, Neb., hunt
ing for servant. Mrs. Fred Kretch-
ener, formerly of indianapolis, was at
the agency hunting for work. For an
hour they sat and talked. Several ideas
had come to them in the meantime
They left the employment bureau to-
gether. A friend later received letter
from Steiner saying that he concluded
Mrs. Kretchener was too good for a
servant, and that he needed a wife more
than maid, anyway. So he married
her. Steiner is worth 10000.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1904-03-03

this, and, discovering that there was to
be good ball game in the afternoon, de-
cided to stay over until the day follow
ing. This resulted in his having the
early part of the afternoon on his hands,
and, rem embering the address and the
hard luck story, he decided to satisfy his
curiosity by visit to the woman. He
found her, in the greatest poverty as de-
scribed, and saw evidences to confirm
the allegations of the stranger.
On his way home he stopped in Chi
cago and enlisted the services of law
yer friend there to look up the husband,
whom he now heard had recently died.
In his interview with the wife she as
sured him that all she wanted was a
bare living, enough to keep off want
two he had telegram from the Chicago
attorney saying to come at once, that all
the statements made were true, and that
a settlement ought to be attempted at
once.
A trip was made to Boston. Wife No.
2, who had inherited the fortune, learned
with amazement of the existence of a
previous wife and her lawyers were
equally astonished. But evidence was
plentiful and brief investigation led to
a settlement by which the $4,000, 900 es-
tate-for that is what it scheduled-was
equally divided.
And Senator Spooner took as his fee
$750,000.