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The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-03-23
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Leave your order at once for Rural
Mail Boxes at Nelson's Hardware.
Charley Cot is taking a vacation
and is visiting at Darlington and
other places.
A Rhodes is building another shed
I6x60 adjoining his business house for
the purpose Of storing machinery, etc.
His business is growing all the time.
Fresh radishes were worth about 8
cents apiece in the local market last
Saturday. Only Ithose who have
money to burn can stand such price
Is that.
/ will open q public training stable
again this season commencing April
lst. Also will take a few colts to
break.
w. d. HE1MB&UCH,
Cooperstown, N. d. Y
DR.. Platou came up from Valley
City, Monday, to make professional
visit to Mrs. ]. G. Flynn, who has
been very sick with electric rheuma.
tism. We sincerely hope that Mrs.
Flynn will speedily recover.
The dance given by the band boys
last Friday night-St Patrick's Day
was a great success socially and finan-
cially. We understand that about
a hundred tickets were sold so
that neat little sum will be Melted
to the band after paying expenses.
We have been Informed that if a
band stand is built the band will give
open air concerts at least once week
the coming season. The boys need a
place to practice also and it would be
the proper caper for the town to build
band stand on the town property
west of the fire hall.
Hon. George F. Thayer, the Aneta
pioneer and townsite boomer, was in
the city Friday looking after some
business matters. We understand
that Mr.. Thayer has decided to re-
move from the state and that he will
settle in Idaho. Mr.. Thayer is one of
the early pioneers of this country and
the Queen City of the Upper Sheyenne
will miss his efforts in behalf of that
little city. He has many friends all
through this section who will wish
him success and prosperity in sunny
Idaho.
Prof. g. w. Hodge, who for nine
years was at the head Of the Coopers-
town schools, has just been engaged
for the third year at Sumner, Wash.
and the people of that town can con-
graduate themselves upon securing so
competent principal The following
item we clip from the Sumner Index:
'Last Saturday evening saw the Fra
ternal hall packed with friends who
came to spend the evening with Prof.
and Mrs. Hodge, as token of esteem
and appreciation of the professors
worth and standing in this commun-
ity. The assembling of these people
signified good deal more than can
here be expressed. and was deeply felt
by those in whose honor it was
brought about"
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-03-23

OPEN House, March 9TH and week.
Go to F1Rsr NATIONAL BANK for
your Farm Loans.
+. J. Stone and n. G. Esenson paid
Hannaford visit Monday.
1t is reported that lumber yard is
to be put in ct Shepard by local par
ties In the near future.
From the amount Of machinery be-
ing received daily our machinery men
must expect good business this sea-
son.
1t is bare possible that the Farmers
Blacksmith & Supply Company may
put second story on their new ware
house and fix it up for a opera house.
1t would make a nice location.
NJ. A. Jensen, the Courier's fore
man and right bower, left on Friday
Of last week for a few days visit at his
home at Hutchinson, MINI. He will
return next Saturday. No che will
not get married this trip.
vsar friends asd aslshhsss are using the
bank and laying up their money for q
special purpose. Why not you? We
offer every convenience possible, and
will assist you in any way we cam
STATE BANK Of COOPERSTOWN.
The Courier recently received a call
from our old time friend and former
townsman, Rol,ef Berg, of Courtnay.
Mr.. Berg reports business good over in
his town and Of course was very glad
to meet old acquaintances over here.
A school entertainment will be
given in schoolhouse No. / Washburn
township, on Saturday, March Is,
from 8 to II p. m. There will be q
short program, apple pie contest, shoe
hunt, etc. Admission 25c and it will
be worth the price to witness the pie
contest alone. The proceeds are to
be used in the purchase of library
books. Everybody in the vicinity Of
this school slibuld 20 and help along
this worthy object.
$ioo, 80 10 leaa q farm laad,
First nailo.sl oauk ot eoopoes,
towl.
The town caucus 1T the fireR hal
last Thursday evening was the largest
ever held here. A great deal of in
terest was manifested in the selection
Of set of officers to run the town fol
the next year, the great fight of course
being over the Office of city marshal
The caucus placed in nomination q
complete new town board as follows
j. L. Houghton, Lewis Berg and Theo
Thompson, and we believe they will
make good trustees for the village
Anton Christianson won out owe:
Jacob Arnold in the nomination fol
marshal, and Clerk Carleton and
Treasurer Friswold were renominated
by reclamation. Carl Scott was nom
mated for assessor and Judge Nels p
Nelson renominated to succeed him.
self. The caucus was harmonious
with just enough good natured rival.
ry over the marshalship to make it
interesting. Messrs. Sansburn and
Blackwell refused to accept renom.
ination as members of the board.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-03-23

The Crows will be at the Opera
House one week commencing Monday,
March 9th.
See A. Rhodes for windmills, pumps
and tanks. Linseed and machine OH
for sale.
Fred Rathke returned last Monday
from his winters sojourn up on the
Missouri and is looking sleek and fat
and in good fettle.
1. w. Maulsby, the "baby" barber,
who has been spending the winter in
Iowa, returned last Saturday, and is
doing q stunt in Charley Jungck's
shop.
Frank Sanford, of Valley City, was
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Rhodes
a couple of dsys last week. He was
one OF the speakers at the farmers in
stitute.
Chef Piatt went to Aneta in his
automobile last Monday afternoon
making the run in an hourland fifteen
minutes. f. B, King accompanied
him.
The Grows Dramatic Company will
return March 9th and week, they
will present an entirely new line of
plays. Don't miss seeing them as
they always please.
Louis Hemness has accepted posi-
tion with Thompson Bros, and this
popular young man can now be found
at the glass block ready at all times
to fill your orders.
Fred D.. Williams has decided to
put in a lumber yard at Shepard this
spring. He has purchased a piece of
ground from Gilbert Lee. Mr.. Will
liams will undoubtedly do nice bust
ness at this poin9.
For Sale-Hotel and Livery Barn in
Hannaford, N. d. for sale or trade in
land. NoRDENG & AIN,
Hannaford, N. d.
The Commercial Club held very
interesting session last Monday night.
Several matters of Importance were
discussed, electric lights, artesfan
well and roads. The several COM
mittees reported and were continued.
1t being election of officers the follow
ing were elected for the ensuing year:
President, A. M. Baldwin; Vice-Presf-
dent, NJ G.. Evenson; Secretary, Theo
Thompson; Treasurer, N. A. Patter.
son; Executive Committee, William
Glass, n, P. Hammer and H. S.
Rearick.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1905-03-23
+ A & S.

The young man or woman who
early begins to save is well start
ed on the road that lead to sue
cess.
A we'll kept bank book willserve
as q certificate of character for
the young man when seeking q
situation.
The young man, ambitious t.
engage in business for himself
should prepare for it now by de.
posting all his spare cash.
The wise man makes present
sacrifice for future comfort.
Be your own landlord and your
own employer.
This institution extends every
encouragement to the wage
Garner to the end that he may
prosper.
An invitation is extended tc
open an account with
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19
The Third Assistant Postmaster Gen

The Third Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral has issued an order prohibiting
the admission to the mails at news
paper rates Of the hundred and one
cracks which the great dailies are
giving away with their Sunday issues.
Sheet music. paper soldiers. prize
puzzles. etc., are all under the bann
The official order is not to 90 into eff
feet, however, until September l,
which is regarded as peculiar. as mem
bers of congress are asking how the
Third Assistant Postmaster General
has any discretion in this matter. If
these things are not &C missible to the
mails at the second class rates how can
the Third Assistant Postmaster Gen
eral authorize their carriage at those
rates between now and September
1p Ask those members of congress
who are sticklers for strict observance
of the law.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19

Madison Democrat: Another ru-
NOR is to the effect that when the
new management assumes charge OF
the traction line an extension will
be built to Watertown. A number
of Watertown citizens are said to be
behind the project. There is sub
urban line from Milwaukee to Wau-
kesha beach and this will be extend
ed to Watertown this summer. If
the line between this city and Wa
tertown will materialize, Madison
ians can enjoy trolley trips to the
Cream city.
How are your eyes? Possibly they
are in such condition that they de-
mand immediate attention. We have
in our city at present DR.. 1. ]. Fried
man, an expert optician and refrac-
ZIONIST, and a graduate of the North
ern Illinois College of Ophamology
and Otology. DR.. Friedman has
had many years of experience at his
chosen profession and can readily
tell if your eyes need Strengthening
by glasses, or if the glasses you now
wear are properly fitted. Office To-
Gated at 214 North Water street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19
First Publication March IL

First Publication March 18TH 1903.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
~ County Court, Jefferson Co.
Watertown Gas Company, a Wisconsin
corporation, Plaintiff.
WATERFOWL City Gas Light Company, a
wisconsin corporation, and the unknown
owners OF lot 2, blOck2, Cole Bailey d Co.'S
addition in the first ward, city of Water
town, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Defendants.
The State of Wisconsin, to the said defendants,
and each of them:
You are hereby summoned to appear within
twenty days after service of this summons, ex-
elusive of the day of service, and defend the
above entitled action in the Court aforesaid; and
in case of your failure to do, Judgment will be
rendered against you according to the demand of
the complaint, of which a copy is herewith
served upon you.
Skinner & Thauer
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
2. o. Address, WATERFOWL Jefferson Co., Wis.
The above entitled action is brought by the
plaintiff to establish it's claim and forever bar
the above mentioned defendants, known and
unknown, against having or claiming any right
or title, adverse te the plaintiff in the following
premises, tO-wit: lot 2. block 2, Cole, Bailey q
Co.'S addition, in the first ward, city of Water
town. Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Skinner d Thauer
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19
steadily mOderniZed and always trained

steadily modernized and always trained
to the highest possible state of efficien-
cy, will afford as effective a means as
is necessary to the safety of the
country.
Apropos Of the above reference to
the obsolete character of many of the
British naval vessels, it is noteworthy
that at very recent sale, British ma
vel vessels which cost SO, 600 600
to build and equip had to be sold as
Junk
Secretary Shaw and Senator Hans
borough are conducting lively CORES
pondence reg ardlng the recent ''draw-
back on wheat order of the Secretary
of the Treasury. Both statesmen are
getting to point where their remarks
verge on the personal and il is not i'm
probable that one or the other will
soon give the correspondence to the
press, so that it may make some lively
reading.
Letters received in Washington in
dictate that the President will return
from his western trip about May 90,
and that he will remain here Just a
month before leaving for his summer
home at Oyster Bay. No official an
nouncement of these dates has been
made, however.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19

The Assembly having passed the
railroad rate commission bill on Tues
day without further debate by a vote
of Is to y, its up to the senate to
further the cause of good government
by doing likewise The measure as
passed III the assembly is the one ia
vored by the administration, aud also
received the final support of more than
half of the stalwart mem bels. In the
come up for debate next week and
it is predicted that bitter fight will
result here, with the possibility OF
no rate legislation whatever.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19

port is acted upon by the next Congress
there will be constructed for the mer-
chant service a number of passenger
and freight vessels which will be en-
tilted to subsidies and which must be
held at the disposal of the Government
in time Of war.
Com paratively few people realize the
extent to which the American navy has
been built up in the past few years,
Today there are in the navy Of the IN
tied States "a battleships of 10, 900 tons
or over II coast defense vessels, 10 ar
incurred cruisers, cruisers above 5000
tons. II cruisers of from 5000 to 5000
tons, % cruisers Of from 1000 to 3, 900
tons, Is torpedo boat distroyers, 80 tor
pedo boats and submarine torpedo
boats. The total tonnage of the navy
is 643, 693, represented by total Of
147 vessels. In point of tonnage the
United States stands third on the list
of nations of the world. First come
Great Britain with 500 vessels aggre-
,, eating 1'926,00 tons, second France
with sos vessels, aggregating 77S,O0O
tons.
While the American navy may look
small when placed beside that of Great
Britain, it must be remembered that
Great Britain and it's possessions spread
all over the world and that in the
event of war Great Britain would have
the utmost difficulty, even with it's
great navy, in protecting all of it's in
sular possessions. 1t has always been
the policy of Great Britain to keep it's
navy equal in power to any two of the
European powers, although taking into
vessels on the British naval list it is
now doubtful if her naval strength
equals that of France and Germany
com bined.
SO far as seamen are concerned, the
American navy is weak and congress
must soon make provision for the num-
Der of new vessels nearing completion.
The total at present is 2171 officers and
29.321 men, 10 this must be added,
however, to afford an adequate idea OF
the fighting force of the navy. the ma
rine corps, which is composed of 222
officers and 74O7 men. There is. of
course, constant pressure exerted by
certain officers whose forte is in the
line of naval construction, in favor of
increasing the navy itself, but the
President and the leaders in congress
are of the opinion that a navy which
shall remain at about the present
strength SO far as numbers and tonnage
are concerned. but which shall be
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19

That the Office of Supervisor of As
sessments does not appear to be pop
ular one in the various counties Of the
state. is shown by the recent close vote
in the assembly on the question of
abolishing this Office. The vote
stood 81 for repeating and AZ against.
The endorsement Of the Office by the
tax commission undoubtedly saved
it from being repealed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19
For Piles.
Sample mailed free.
One application gives relief.

The continued use Of Hum
phreys' Witch Hazel Oil per-
manently cures Piles or Hem
orrh oids-External or Internal,
Blind or Bleeding, Itching or
Burning, Fissures and Fistulas.
Relief nnediate-cure certain.
Three Sizes, 25c., SOC. aud $1.OO. Sold by
Druggists, or sent prepaid on receipt of price.
Humphreys Medicine Co., Cor. William and
John Sts., New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19
Marriage Licenses.

William Koehn, Waterloo, Lena
Weihert, Portland.
w. +. Meckelberg, Lomira. Auguste
Felentie, Brownsville.
John Murphey, Lizzie Parrmap,
Mayville.
William Derivan, Trenton, Abigail
Casey, Fox Lake.
William Will, Emmett, Mathilda
Soldner. Reeseviile
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19
Many Places Open.

Many opportunities to enter the gov
ornamental service under the civil SER
vice commission are open on competi-
tive examination and in the list of posi-
tions for which eligible persons are
desired is that of dairyman in the Indian
service at Genoa, Ne5. at salary of
5000 a year. An examination will be
held to fill this vacancy on May 10, but
applicants for similar positions will be
received by the commission at any time
Applicants should have had experience
in conducting dairy OF twenty COWS
or more.
Aside from many positions in the
Panama canal service given below,
there are three vacancies as civil en-
gineer student in the division of tests,
bureau of chemistry in the department
of agriculture. The position carries a
salary not exceeding $50 month, and
the object Of examination is to qualify
young engineer students Tor a one year
graduate course in highway engineer
ing. Six months each will be devoted
to study and laboratory work, and
practical road building in the field.
The commission has experienced con-
siderable difficulty in securing eligibles
and qualified persons are urged to
enter the examination. The subjects
included in the tests and their value
are: Pure mathematics, 20; construc-
ton and use of instruments, 20; mater
ials of construction, 20; elements of
construction, 20. Only graduates
from reputable engineering schools and
graduating students are eligible
There is a vacancy in the position of
engineer of timber tests in the bureau
of forestry, at salary of $1,000 year.
Those who qualify stand chance of
appointm emit to any vacancies that may
occur later. In this examination
which will be held May II, the follow
ing subjects are rated: Technique of
testing materials, Is; mechanics of
materials, 20; thesis of describing
methods and results of some piece of
research in the field of testing mater
ials, 25; training and experience 40.
The thesis may be submitted to the
examiner at the time of examination or
when the application form 1912 is
forwarded.
In the Panama canal service the test
includes only age, physical condition
and experience in the position ap-
piled for. The following positions
are open, the salaries accompanying:
Bridge carpenters, $75 to 800 a
month, April 26; bridge carpenter,
foreman 800 to 1926 month, April
26; On May /, steam and air drill
workmen. $88 80 month; superinten-
dent in transportation department,
$3.50 a month; supervisor in dumps de-
partment, $175 a moth, superinten-
dent track department $3.50; supervisor
in track department, $175; trackman,
$685.; foreman and assistant and
general foreman of labors. on May 10,
and uperintendent Of mining depart
ment, general foreman and miner at
salaries from $3.50 to $3.50 a month,
on May 10.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1905.

The anti-cigarette law has been
signed by the Governor and will go
into effect July 1st. The courts will
then of course be called upon to decide
whether or not the act is constitution
al. If it is, the law will be likely to
put an end to cigarette smoking to
some extent. among men as well as
boys.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19
NERVOUS DEBILITY

Vital Weakness and Prostra-
ton from overwork and other
causes. Humphreys Homeo-
pathic Specific No. 20, in use
over 40 years, the only success
full remedy. 81 pervial, or spec
ial package for serious cases, So,
Sold by Druggists sent prepaid receipt of price
Humphreys Med. Co., William John Sts, N.Y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19

tack the vital organs, causing catarrh OF
the bladder, or the kidneys themselves
break down and waste away cell by cell.
Bladder. troubles almost always result
from a arrangement Of the kidneys and
cure is obtained quickest by proper
treatment of the kidneys. If you are feel
ing badly you can make no mistake by
taking DR.. Kilmer's Swamp=ROot, the
great kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
1t corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, and over
comes that unpleasant necessity of being
compelled to go often through the day,
and to get up many times during the
night. The mild and the extraordinary
effect of Swamp-Root is soon realized.
It stands the highest for its wonderful
cures of the most distressing cases.
Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is
sold by all druggists in ffty-cent and
one-dollar size bottles. You may have a
sample bottle of this wonderful new dis
covery and book that tells all about it,
both sent free by mail Address, DR.. Xii
1ner & Co., Binghamton, N. Y. When
writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper. Don't make any
mistake, but remember the name, Swamp
Root, DR.. Ki1mer's Swamp-Root, and the
address, Binghanton, N. Y, on every
bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19
Marriage Licenses.

William Koehn, Waterloo, Lena
Weihert Portland.
". F. Meckelberg, Lomira. Augusta
Felentie, Brownsville
John Murphey, Lizzie Parrman,
Mayville.
William Derivan. Trenton, Abigail
Casey, Fox Lake.
William viii, Emmett, Mathilda
Soldner, Reeseville.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19
Very Low Excursion Rates to San Francisco
and Los Angeles,

Very Low Excursion Rates to San Francisco
and Los Angeles,
Via the NOrth-W estern Line, will be
in effect from all stations May 1, 2, 3, g,
II, II and13, with favorable return
limits, on account of General Assembly
of Cum berland Presby terian church at
Fresno. Two fast trains to California
daily. The Overland Limited" (elec-
trio lighted throughout, less than
three days en- route Another fast train
is The California Express' with draw
ing room and tourist sleeping cars.
The best of everything. For rates,
tickets, ETC., Fpply to agents Chicago &
North Western R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-04-19
WASHINGTON LETTER..
From our Regular Correspondent

At m oment when all eyes are fixed
upon great naval struggle in another
hemisphere it will be interesting TO
look to our own naval strength. When
Senator Hale announced in the Senate
that the time had come for Congress
to curtail the building up Of the navy
and to settle upon definite policy
which should hereafter be pursued, he
placed the amount which would be nee
essary to appropriate annually ''to
make good the ravages of time'' at
from $12 900, 900 to SIS, 900, 900 year.
This would furnish about one new bat
tleship year and, in those years when
it was deemed wiser to construct small
err vessels several cruisers or scout
construction of a number of Golfers or
other small vessels. At that time.
naval officers protested that the Sena-
tor had placed the amout too low, that
it should have been not less than $780,
900, 900 year and they supposed that
the President would support them in
their intention. Now. however, they
have learned that Mr.. Hale consulted
the President before he announced his
proposed policy to the Senate and that
President Roosevelt is prepared to &C
cept for the remainder Of his term a
naval programme which will allow for
the construction of single battleship
each year, although it is not certain
but that the President will urge that no
year pass without one new battleship
being authorized. 1t is believed. how
ever, that the lighter class of vessels
need not be built and kept in commits
sion continuously, as they can be pro
vided on short notice. Moreover. if
the Merchant Marine Commissions re-