17 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Griggs Courier
Location
Cooperstown, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
1
The Griggs Courier reviews proposals to adjourn in 50 days and again in 35, praising Gov Devine for a decisive, businesslike message while urging economy and debt limit raises. It notes a tied Senate vote on governance reform and discusses appointing clerks and a new congressman for North Dakota.
The piece argues a four year limit on county officers and questions life tenure for sheriffs and treasurers. It notes the U.S. Senate vote to abolish the army canteen and commends Lieutenant Governor Bartlett for opposing unnecessary clerks, urging frugality in public funds.
The text condemns senators for funding extra debts totaling $1200 amid a busy session and criticizes overruled lieutenant governor actions. It praises Bartlett for following the law as senate president and hints elections in two years will reveal character by deeds.
A man from Manchoawr suffers a severe lung illness after measles and consumption nearly ends his life. He cites doctors and his use of Kings New Discovery for Consumption which he says saved him, with trial bottles available at Batheinn's & Co. drug store.
Seven students at Hannaford School completed the new state course of study on December 7 1900 and will retake unfinished subjects in March. An informal ceremony June 11 featured a class program with songs recitations readings and instrumental pieces by pupils Birdella Patterson led instrumental music and solo, Bertha Guisness recited, Clara Jackson presented a Shakespeare production, and Mary Guin prepared a life sketch of the school. Certificates were conferred by President A M Sinclair amid applause from parents and friends.
A 1901 letter from B. F. Spaupine to P. R. Trussna proposes establishing rural free delivery around Cooperstown North Dakota. He notes routes should be within one day’s drive, serve about 100 families per route, and carriers earn about 500 dollars yearly. He asks for confirmation to proceed before his term ends.
The advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure as a reliable treatment for kidney and bladder diseases. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and is distributed by HH Bateman & Co.
A cold northwest night aided a blaze that destroyed Syvertson Fosholdt and Co’s mercantile plant in Courtenay. Firefighters, including Atwood's store crew, fought the flames with wells and hoses as the wind shifted, sparing the Gazette office and drug store.
Report describes flying embers in a large con flagration seen among buildings in the town's eastern part. Embers sparked several incipient fires, quickly quenched, while insurers list substantial but unequal coverage across multiple companies.
The Blynn family mourns the death of their fourteen month old son who died Sunday night from convulsions. Dr Brimi attended from 8 to 11 pm but could not save him. The child had been healthy prior. funeral held at the Baptist church Tuesday with Rev H M Shouse officiating.
The piece laments religious and political turmoil while urging unity through Christianity education and science. It calls for moral reform readying a future where arbitration replaces war and the Golden Rule guides society. An item notes Foley's Kidney Cure advertised by H. H. Bateman & Co.
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