The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1866-12-13
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DI9TREgSlNG ACCIDENT
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- CIrARwATAR, Dec. 9Th, 1866

| pIsrREsslNa ACCIDENT
| Sasl =, CLrARwATAR, Dec. 9Th, 1866.
/ a EplroR JouIxAl.-Ths village Of Clcar-
water was shocked on Thursday evening
Last by one Of those fearful accidents which
30 often result from the careless use Of fire
arms. Two boys were handling = pistol,
not aware that it was loaded, when it sud
denly discharged, tho ball taking effect In
the head Of John Eddie jerks, a boy Of II
years. son Of Mr.. James jerks. The boy
survived only twenty four hours. Tho
whole community feel tho loss, and symsa-
TIE deeply with tho stricken family. Ed
die was no common boy. Though SO young,
he had acquired . great foadness for study.
His book was his feast. In scholarship he
lowered far above all his schoolmates. His
character vas noble and manly. When the
angel Of death called him away, he nippsd
bright bud-a bud Of great promise and
hope-juss ready to blossom and bear rich
fruit. M
Tho pistol was in the hands Of Henry
Rice, u lad Of eight years, who had taken
it from the table to show his playmate how
itWorked.
R1NKs.-The skaters Of St. Paul arc
preparing a rink near the International.
1t is to be lit by gas, and band will dis-
course music each evening. At wiuona a
rink has also been commenced, near the ell
eva,or; and one at Minneapolis. A little
expense would keep Lake George in prime
order, and it would be much pleasanter
than an inclosed pond. Moonlight aud tho
young ladies' eyes are better than gas.
while the ring Of the steel and the laugh
Of the skaters are music enough. Let us
have the lake cleared.
Tho above was crowded out of last
weeks paper. Since then, arrangements
have been completed for keeping in good
order, during the winter, sufficient por
ton Of the lake for skating purposes.
FRoX MoNTANA.-We are permitted to
make 9, me extracts from q private letter
written by Mr.. ". Ii. Watson to Mr.. J.
F. Bell, OF this city, dated Helena City,
Nov. 18th:
1--WE arrived here all safely on the 9th
OF September, without any one hurt or any
Indian difficulties, as reported. The route
is excellent, and even better than had ex-
pected. Helena city is a, Aourishing place,
and much larger than I had supposed.
When l first came business was little
dull and prices low, but since then goods
have stiffened up some, and there is con-
siderable business doing. Several new
dlSgings have been struck this fall, which
promise good mining in the the spring. i"
II am living in cabin with my chums,
Besupre, Harris, Tubbs and John and Rob:
ert Lseeh. l Am sorry to ny that Beau
pre- has been very SICK With tho mountain
fever, but he il now out Of danger, and is
getting better.'
BIG RusH.-Every body is going to Vests
to buy their Christmas presents. His fan
cy goods, comprising articles Of rare beau
~ and value, are being eagerly purchased
Toy those who have an eye to nice gifts. Go
with the crowd!
SENATORIAL CAxvAss.-The official can
vass vas made on the 9Th, with the follow
ing result:
Ebr Senator-L. A. Evans, Dem.* 11O7
8. NJ. Bruce Rep. 967
FIR Reprsentatires-N H. Miner, Dem.s S02
A. Tanner, DEN. sol
B. Overlook, Indt Dem $50
u. Heopner, Rep 10
n. Richardson, Rep. 34l
sDeclared elected.
Mr.. Richardson has served notice of
contest on Mr.. Hepner. He bases his
claims upon tho provisions Of the Revised
Statutes, which gives one member to
stearns county and another to the balance
of the District.
POPE CoUSrY.-A private letter from
Glenwood, the new county seat of Pope
county, speaks in tho most enthusiastic
terms ofthe growth ofthat young county. 1t
is settled With intelligent, industrious, en-
ergetic people, who are working to make it
one Of the richest counties in the State, as
it is one Of the best. This writer says:
Our town is four weeks cid to-day, and
now boasts Of three buildings-a hotel,
store and real estate Office" Mail service
is very much needed to one Or more points
in Pope county. The people labor under
great inconvenience from the lack Of prop
er mail facilities. 1t is to be hoped the
Department will order mail service on
routes in that locality.
SEvE1 CoUPLEs.-The Taylor's Falls
Reporter says that fourteen persons were
married in that section Of country in just
as many days, during the past month
Minnesota is healthy country for mar
riages. The market is brisk; the demand
greater than thesupply ; prime articles on
~ wanted. Eastern folks may make note
Of this.
twill PAY YoU.-Subscribe for cou.
pie Of copies Of The JOURNAL and have
them sent to your friends and acquaintan-
ces in the East. It IS the very best way
to bring thrifty, intelligent population to
our State.
! OK D1T.-That certain distinguished
gentleman from St. Paul. accompanied by
an sx-druggist from the same place, was in
our city few evenings since searching for
revenue stamps on beer barrels, and was
exceedingly astonished at finding a man
behind one in the vicinity of Broker 8
Block. They mot the man and beer) sud.
denly vamoosed after the discovery. Let
his serve - : wprning. ~, g.. =:
COOP oux The Lake City Leader ssys
that NJ: Samuel Doughty, Of that place,
! while out hunting saw i've deer approach
ing him. He killed. four out Of the i've
firing ten shots. He had one Of Henry
repeating rides. Oh hunters can find .
lot Of these rihes-as we'll IS all othe,
makes-at Hanford's gun store, in 4 TIL.
city. T.. Call and suit yourself
oa TIE REauLAroR.-Thjs new house il
; doing, . very heavy trade. Their good
being al new are therefore specially de
sirable, particclaly a. they are Of the hes
well selected, and sold very low. Thei
, stock is full in all departments, and pickle