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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-02-23
Auction Sale.

will sell at public auction ON the
Fred Sinclair place two and three
quarter miles southwest of Jessie,
Sec. 26-I47-60, on
WEDN ESDAY, MARCH !, 1906.
the following described property to-
wit: 11head of horses, IA milch COWS,
shorthorn bull, 3 3-year-old steers,
sets double harness, lumber wagon,
2 header boxes, l Deere gang pillow,
one double disc Dowagiac drill, II
foot, with press attachment. A
quantity of household furniture: and
other articles too numerous to men.
tion.
Term of Sale.-All sums under un.
der $40 cash; over that amount time
will be given until Oct. Is, on notes
with approved security with interest
at 10 per cent. Sale at IL a. m. sharp
Hot lunch at noon.
A. E. LEWIS,
w. II. MARKS, Prop.
Auctioneer.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-02-23
STRANGE CHECKS.
1Ae Odd Assortment Collected BY
One Rank Clerk.

81e ODD Ass0rtmeat S0llecte0 oy
Oae Rank Clerk.
A torn linen collar. a piece Of lath.
cuff and q half dozen other odd OBJ
jects hung above the bank clerks desk.
my collection OF queer checks" the
young man said. Each Of those things
Is check. Each was duly honored.
Each has a story.
Il have been collecting queer checks
for three years. That piece of lath
started me. A western bank honored
the lath for $3.50. 1t was made out as
q check by the owner Of sawmill. who
was out at the plant with his son. thir-
ty miles from any house. and totally
without paper. let alone check book.
The money was needed to pay off the
hands. The sawmiller wrote on the
lath just what check correctly drawn
has OIL it, and he sent his son in to the
bank to get the money and to explain.
The lath check was honored after some
discussion among the banks officers.
1.-THE cuff check was drawn by an
actor who had become slightly intoxi-
Gated. got into fight and been arrest
ed. He was treated cavalierly in his
cell. They wouldn't give him any pa
per. and he bribed boy to take the
check to bank. The boy got the
money, and with it the actor paid his
fine Otherwise he'd have been jailed
for ten days. Thus the cuff check may
be said to have saved man from pris-
on.
1.-The check written on that linen col
lar won q bet of IS. A man bet wo-
man that check made on a collar
would he cashed. and Of course he won
his bet.
"Your bank. If you carry a good &C.
count, will honor the most freaky
checks you can draw up. In such mon
key business. though, it won't encour-
age you."-Chicago Chronicle
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-02-23
The oppo.ite Why.

He was q Rhodes scholar at Oxford.
He had come from Germany and was
receiving his first lessons in rowing
Back water" said the coach. The
explained that it meant to use his oar
Tin the opposite way" and the Rhodes
man followed instructions to the letter
as nearly as he understood. He lifted
his oar from the rowlock and put the
handle into the water.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-02-23
Tito Bridge Echoes.

Chester Piatt and wife are
back from their visit to New
York and Michigan. Chester
reports a fine time but very
stormy weather. In his char.
acteristic way he got busy at
once and is now getting his
automobile in trim. He will
surely be in line for going some
next summer.
Anton Halvorson is now dig
ging a well on the home place.
He hopes to be more successful
in getting water this time than
they have been in the past.
Mr.. Skagen's funeral was we'll
attended. Twenty-one teams
were in the procession that
went from the house to the
church. There many more
friends and neighbors met to
help pay the last sad rites over
the body of the old pioneer.
Our literary is still progress
ing nicely. Our last meeting
was we'll attended and the pro-
gramme was one of the best of
the winter. The question for
the next debate is, Resolved that
we learn more inside the school.
house than outside. The boys
and young men are now debat-
ing.
The new officers elected last
Friday night were, Frank Park,
President; Charlie Young, Vice
President: Agnes Homme, Sec
rotary; Minnie Peterson, Assis-
tant Secretary; Jacob Young,
Treasurer.
On Friday evening March 3rd,
there will be basket party in
the bridge schoolhouse, The
proceeds are to be used to buy a
new organ, Everyone is cordial
ly invited to come.
Roy Johnson and Eddie Sny-
der had quitea mishap on Sat-
urday last. They were going
up the hill just east of Chester
Piatt's with one hundred and
twenty-fi bushels of feed, and
in coming to a sliding place over
they went sled, feed and all.
Mr.. johnson was thrown into a
wire fence, but escaped with
only few torn clothes and with
out being buried in the feed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fluto are now
visiting in Washington. Mr..
Fluto we understand has quite
an attack of coast fever at
present.
Mr.. Moody from near Binford
was visitor at our literary re.
Gently. He helped us out nicely
with the musical part of our pro-
gramme. Come again Mr..
Moody, our latch. string hangs
on the outside.
CoMMoNER.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-02-23
AZ Always.

"What is your occupati may !
ask?" inquired the passenger with the
skullcap.
MAP maker" said the passenger in
the long linen ulster.
Publisher. eh?"
mo; SOLDIER Chicago Tribune.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-02-23
Citation and Hearing Proof Of
Foreign Will.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
County of Griggs
In County Court. before Hon W. II. Garlic
ton. Judge.
In the matter OF the Estate OF Fancy p. c.
Gilbert: deceased.
Frances Carvill Gilbert c...,.
VS.. Hearing Proof Of
Lucy Peripont Gilbert Enneion v,lll
Respondent. '''s's" Wilt
The State of North Dakota to the above
ed in the estate OF Fanney +. 6. Gilbert. de-
ceased:
You and each OF you are hereby notified
that Frances Carvil Gilbert the petitioner
herein. has filed in this Court a copy of the
Last Will and Testament of Fancy p. c.
County Of Ramsey and State of Minnesota.
deceased. and the probate thereof in the
State Of Minnesota duly authenticated with
her petition praying for the admission to
probate OF said document as the Last Will of
said deceased and for the issuance to William
thereon. and that the said petition and proofs
Of said purported VIII will be heard and duly
considered by this Cont on Monday the
Goth day of March A. d, 1905. at 10 o'lOck in
the forenoon Of that day. at the Court Rooms
Of this Court. in the County Court House. in
Griggs and State Of North Dakota. and
You and each OF you are hereby cited to he
and appear before this Court at said time
and place and answer said petition and show
cause. il any there be. why the prayer OF said
petition should not be granted.
By the Court.
WILL H. CARLETON.
Judge OF the County Court.
Dated the 9TH day OF February. A: D.. 1905.
a-9-1
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-02-23
Auction Sale.
THURSDAY, MAR. 2, 1905

Howard Wilson will have big auc-
tion sale of stock machinery and
grain at his farm in Griggs county,
IL miles north of Wimbledon. Sale
begins at 10 o'clock sharp. Free lunch
at noon. Remember the date, March
I'd. See large posters for full particu-
lars.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-02-23
Citation aud Hearing Proof Of
Foreign Will.

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
County OF Griggs :.
In the matter Of the Estate OF Mahlon Nor
ris Gilbert. deceased.
Francis Caryill Gilbert.
Lucy peripont Gilbert. Citation And Notice
ea9ary p Gi13it W Hearing Proof Of
liam Mahlon Gilbert. toTesgn Will.
Ernest Drag. c. A Poole\
and C. Z. Campbell.
Respondents.
The state Of North Dakota to the above
in the estate Of Mahion Norris Gilbert. de-
ceased.
that tt Frances n e carSil Gilbert. The peteioner
herein; has filed in this court 2 copy OF the
pert late Of the city Of st. Paul, in the county
Of Ramsey. and State of Minnesota. deceased.
and the probate thereof in the State OF Min
praying for the admission to probate Of said
document ds the last will Of said deceased.
and for the issuance to william H. Lishtner
the said petition and proofs Of said .purport-
thif court I on Monday; the $otl day 81 March
county court house. in the village Of Coopers-
town. County OF Griggs and State OF North
Dakota. and
You and each of you are hereby cited to be
and appear before this court at said time and
place and answer, said petition and show
cause. il any there he. why the prayer Of said
petition should rot be granted.
BY the Court.
WILL II. CARLETON.
Judge of the County Court.
Dated at Cooperstown. North Dakota. this
9th day OF February 1898. 20
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-02-23

Look on the bright side. II there ia
q baby in the house. there are also
enough safety pins for the grown folks
to help Observation-Disclosures Globe.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-02-23
cre.erxinx the snell.

nDreservins the Spell.
Nellie seems to be devoted to you.
Believes. Nell-Why don't you mar
~ him? Belle-Oh. like to have him
devoted to Philadelphia Ledger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-11
PENoBsco1.
cORINNA.

W. S. Redman has purchased the True
worthy place near Camp Benson, and l.
mavlng his family there. this week.
r. T. Day has so far recovered from his
recent illness as to go on a hunting trip
Rev. C. S. Pitcher occupied the pulpit
in the Christian church. Sunday morn
ing, also going to Stetson in the after
noon.
r. Rurrill started on a hunting trip
Saturday morning.
The town schools. with the exception Of
the Ridge and Morse's Corner. closed
Friday.
morning, where he will attend Colby Col
lege.
About 80 new books are being added to
the library. AS soon as the cataloguing
is completed list of them will be pub
lished in this column.
The members of Cleora Rebekah Lodge
who went to Dexter. last Thursday even
ing, report i very pleasant time.
Charles Harmon of Lowell. Mass. who
has been visiting his nephew. E. l.. Har-
mon. for some time. returned to his home.
last Saturday morning. Forest went with
him for Il weeks stay.
Master Ned Redman has been having a
hard time, this week, with tonslitiS.
Mrs. Bessie Thurston died at her home
In Portland. Friday after a lingering i'll
ness with consumption. Mrs. Thurston
WAS the widow of the late Elmer E.
Thurston. formerly of Corinna He died
about three years ago. She is survived
by one daughter.
Those who have not completed their
fall work are not overjoyed at the turn
in the weather. this week A good rain
would be much appreciated. The water is
yet quite low.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-11
E. G. LEIGHTON 1888 Water St.

OF the sun. Mercury may be seen on
the evening of the 9th and one or
two evenings before and after. This
is only if weather conditions are very
favorable. If the sky should be eX-
ceptionally clear you may see bright
star cleaning out near the western no.
rizon soon after sunset in which case
you will have seen Mercury. About
the same dates the Andromedes are
likely to be seen shooting across the
upper sky.
This rhetoric shower is, after the
Persefds Of August. rather more con-
slant and reliable than any other pc
riodic shower. The flash is usually
rather bright. somewhat reddish with
the trail short and uncommonly near
the zenith. The Leonids. which at
long intervals. give exhibitions of his
tOric splendOr. are not as a rule. worth
watching for. This is especially true
of years like the present. when their
season comedies with that of the full
moon. Mars will be in conjunction
with the moon ON the I'd. Saturn on
the 5th, Jupiter on the 18th. and We
nus the 25th
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-11
MINING FOR A METEOR.
Remarkable Work Being Done Near
Diabolo Canyon, Near Holbrook, Ar.

HolDrook. Ar, Nov. 1O.-A remarkab bic
ulining project is being carried out
near Diabolo canon, in this territory.
by the Standard Iron Company of New
York. The object of the company is to
uncarth and smelt a gigantic meteor
which lies buried there. This meteor
probably struck the earth many ages
ago. The Indians who inhabit that
region have no legend of the wonderful
evert The location of the meteor is
marked by hole in the earth. three
fourths of mile long and six hundred
feet deep. The surrounding country
for radius of several miles is covered
by the fragments of this heavenly
visitor. They have furnished much
interesting material for Investigations
for rnineralOgistS. Some of the frag-
ments weighed many tons and brought
1Ich returns of silver, gold and lead
when shipped to the smelter. All of
the fragments that have been analyzed
run high in lead silver and gold. This
remarkable mineral property was ac-
quired more than a year ago by the
Standard Iron Company which began
the work to locate the meteor by means
of a shaft which it is sinking from the
bottom of the great hole This shaft
has reached depth of more than four
hundred feet, or more than one thou
sand feet from the original earths
surface The size of the meteor has
been carefully calculated by scientific
experts, who take as a basis the size
of the hole which it made in the earth.
1t is estimated that the gold, silver and
lead which the meteor contains will
amount to $13.00o.OOO. 1t is believed
that the shaft will strike the meteor at
about 1900 feet
In former days many mining pro-
spectors gained good livelihood by
collecting and shipping the fragments
OF the meteor to the smelter. These
fragments had a market value Of 81 per
pound in Holbrook. The Indians
brought in large quantities of the min
eral In the days before a railroad had
been built into this region and the min
eral was sent to shelters on burros.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-11
WALDO.
NORTH PALERMO,

George Il. M. Soule arrived home
FROM Boston, Saturday, where he will
remain until after Thanksgiving.
Eugene Rowe and family are moving
home from Augusta, where they have
been the past year.
Rodney Nelson has had a crew OF
men digging a deep well to connect
with the piping already laid to the
house and barn SO as to be sure of q
good supply of water the year around
NJ. ]. Nelson. c. W. Studley, James
Black, with many others from the
lower part of the town have been
working on the new telephone.
Charles Perkins was called to Apple.
ton, last week. to attend the funeral
of his grandmother. Mrs. Slower, who
had been i'll poor health for long time
Miss Myrtle Crommett of the Branch
visited her sister. Mrs. Julia Nelson
last week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-11

hundred times that number. There is
no doubt that the whole group i.
physically connected, stupendous ag
greg1tion Of suns scarce finished in thu
| making, for some of the stars hav,
nebulous surroundings. Following the
Pieiades an hour to the eastward is the
sister group. the Hyades. This is 3
N-shaped figure, having at the end OF
| one of its arms the deep red, first.
magnitude star Aldebaran. This group
as well as the Pleiades, well repayy
study with an opera glass.
North and west of the splendid con
stellation of Taurus. which contains all
OF the objects we have been consider
ing. we find the constellation OF Auri-
ga. or the Charioteer. The very
bright star Capella is a sufficient iden-
LITIGATION. but the constellation is !,
very beautiful one, which well repays
study. Two small stars near Capella
called the Kids. or sometimes Babes
in the Wood, should be especially not
ed. Higher UP in the Milky Way we
md the constellation of Perseus, mark
ed by the bending row of three stars
of which Mirfac is the middle and
brightest. From this group stretches
away to the east and south the long
row Of four bright stars which ends
IN the Great Square of Pegasus. an OBJ
Ject sufficiently described by it's name
and too remarkable to ever be for
cotton, once it has been recognized
Stlll higher along the Galaxy we
come to the constellation, Cassiopeai
very beautiful and rich with stars. but
now too nearly overhead for comfort
able study. Past the meridian we find
the great figure of the Northern Cross
West of the Milky Way near this fig
ure we find the beautiful little constel-
lation of the Tyre. marked by the
brilliant star. Vega. On the other
side of the Galaxy, and at about the
same distance is the constellation
of the Eagle. marked by the
bright star Affair. Near this con-
stellation is the little diamond shap-
ed figure. familiarly called Jobs Cot
fin, marking the constellation of the
Dolphin.
East Of the Milky Way in the south
glows the red planet Mars. Two
hours eastward is Saturn. not so bright
as Mars. but still enough brighter than
any or the surrounding stars to rem
der identification certain and easy
wen down toward the horizon from
Saturn is the tirst-magnitude star
Fomalhaut, in the constellation IF the
southern FISH Venus is in the morn
ing SKY, rising about two hours ahead
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-11
The November Skies.

Jupiter is now undisputed monarch
of the evening skies. Before twilight
has departed the great planet is seen
rising in the northeast, seemingly soli-
tary. his brilliant rays piercing the
mists which lie along the horizon and
which. for the time. obscure the neigh
boring stars. Splendidly brilliant. far
exceeding any of the other planets or
stars of the evening sky. it is impossi-
bic to mistake the identity Of the giant
among the suns family Of satellites
On the oath Jupiter is in opposition to
the sun, that is. in the position cor
responding to that of the moon at the
time of full phase. Across the dis
lance Of 40O.O0O,0OO miles come the rays
reflected from this stupendous object
which still is able to arrest and hold
our attention from a distance which
would require railroad journey Of a
Thousand years.
The planet is attended by seven
moons, four of which are seen by Ordi-
nary telescopes. three so faint as to
have been but recently discovered.
One or two of these may be seen with
an opera glass when the sky is clear
and the position favorable. Under ex-
ceptional circumstances Endymion may
be seen by the naked eye. This satel-
lite is bigger than Mercury and nearly
as big as Mars. and is not impossibly
the abode of life and intelligence. This
cannot be possible as regards the prim-
airy planet, which. on account of its
huge mass. is still in the intensely
heated state which was the former con-
diticn of the earth.
Near Jupiter's present position is the
little group called the PleiadeaS-
a group which has been noted from the
most remote ages. No asterism has
been so important in myth ceremony
and the fixing of dates among all peo-
pies. civilized or savage. Next Tues
Jay we shall vote for municipal officers,
ana few of US will give thought to the
TACT that the date is fixed because in
| ancient times a tribal council was held
ny our rude northern ancestors at the
ume OF the opposition of the Pleiades.
Inc festivities of Halloween, also
must De referred ultimately to the
same event. Though often spoken of
% the seven stars or seven sisters, only
OH stars are visible to the ordinary
eye PERSONS with vision sufficiently
u.u!e 70 see more than six are likely to
distinguish at least eleven.
a sood opera glass will show twenty
: "hi'e great telescope brings out a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-11
When Our Customers and and
Sturgis Commissioners

examine the quality and the extremely low prices Of
these goods there will be many seizures These goods are
all right up-odate and for the fall and trade
The chance of lifetime good seasonable mer-
chandse at about one-half price.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-11

Without consulting Uncle Sam in the
matter. about 100 citizens entered the
postoffice at Sparks, New, one night
recently and. taking possession Of the
place. loaded the mail. stationery.
stamps and fixtures on a wagon and
moved them to building situated IN
another portion of the city which thew
consider more suitable, as it is more
central.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-11
Late Town News From kennebeC,
Knox, Penobscot, Waldo and
Somerset Counties.
WASHINGTON.

Rev. John Pattengill of East Jeffer-
son. will preach at the Razorville {. +.
chanel, at 1890, Sunday morning.
Mrs. Andrew Cunningham had one
finger amputated. Monday, on account
of blood poisoning.
Eugene Light has sold his farm to
Delbert Turner.
p. G. ingalls, received the sad news
this week, that his brother James, who
lived in Aroostook county. had been
stricken with a shock of apoplexy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-11
SOMERSET.
SMITHFiELD.

S. A. Rigelow is doing Fred Clark's
ploughing.
Mr.. and Mrs Reuben Gage of Oakland
passed Sunday with her parents, Mr.. anG
Mrs. Kendall Decker
The Tracy brothers are having theil
threshing done by Messrs. Decker and
Bigelow.
Chauncey Warren has built an addition
to his house.
Ladies are busy making quilts for the
Grange fair. which is near at hand
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-11-11
KENNEBEC.
EAST READFlElD.

| Mrs. Mary A. Frye is seriously i'll
with pneumonia at the home of her
sister, Mrs. VIM. H. Chamberlain of
F., Wilton.
w. T. Mace has shingled his barn and
is building new wood shed.
! w. L. Gordon is bringing water 70
his farm buildings from spring py
, means of a windmill erected. this faii.
| Ed Brooks with his teams has been
! emnloved on the pipe line for several
weeks.
Patrons Of the sweet corn factory re-
ccived their pay for the seasons crop,
Monday. by the H. +. WEBB GO. at
their factory in this town.
Some of our farmers are selling their
cider apples at 10 cents bushel.
4 Hunters are looking for deer tracks
on the snow that has fallen. The tracks
are plenty but no deer have been seen
/, at last accounts.
BELGRADE.
! The household goods. farming tools.
etc. Of Augustus Brown will be sold at
! auction, Wednesday. Nov. 10 at A..
! NJ. 3. P. Stuart of this town will act
! as auctioneer.
NORTH WINDSOR.
| Mrs. Morrill, of Chelsea. has been visit
ing her daughter. Mrs. Ebcn Hallowell.
Asa Merrill. William Bean, Mrs. Min
ME Merrill and ]. F. Colligan have been
repairing and improving their buildings.
Johnnie Boynton has been presented
a fine sail for his new boat by a Rock
about ready now for her trial spin.
John Pierce recently paid visit to New
York ard is now at the Hub.
Annie Bartons school will close IN two
weeks. On a recent visit home she was
accompanied by her little friend and pu-
pill. Miss Jackson.
Lester Pierce is assisting his grand
father, Mr. Hussey in the fall farm work.
The pastor of the Baptist church, J.
Frank Jones, preached to an attentive
audience at Windsor Neck, last Sunday.
Ira Choate and son are making i'm
provements on their barn. The work is
in charge of Alphonso Haskell
Schools in this section of the town will
close, this week.
WEEKS MILLS.
with an abscess in his throat, is recov
ering.
H. P. Reed has been having his house.
occupied by Peter Pooler, panied. John
McCurdy of Windsor did the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Murray have recent
" welcomed an addition to their family
circle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Barnabas Freeman have
moved into their new house and Mrs.
Freeman will entertain the Busy Bee
Sewing Society, next week Thursday.
]. H. Burleigh, civil engineer, of Water
VILE, is in this place, this week. running
the town line between Windsor and Chi
ma, and also lines for Dean Estes.
Mrs. Emma Bridges of New Jersey.
was the guest of her nephew, P. G.
Brown, last Sunday.
Mrs. Rose Reed underwent a severe
surgical operation. last week. She IS re-
ported to be getting along finely under
gusta hospital.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Goddard Of Wa
terville, are visiting at the home of their
daughter. Mrs. Dean Estes.
The Busy Bee Sewing Society met last
Thursday, with Mrs Will Shuman. 1t
ton of officers. The officers of the past
six months were reelected for the ensu-
ing term.
Miss Dora jackson has obtained q posi-
ton in the Augusta shoe factory and will
go there, this week.
Forest Holloway. who sold his farm OH
Deer Hill a short time ago has moved
into Mrs Sarah Robinsons house and is
working on the railroad.