St. Cloud Democrat. [volume] (Saint Cloud, Stearns County, Minn.) 1858-1866, 1866-02-22
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FAN HAvEA, MINI, Fob 10. 1866

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FAla HAVEN, MINI, Feb 10, 1866.
lse~ O,~ Regular CbsvsspJsdest. s a s.s
sURP4IsE tAlrY.
The evening Of; February 9th, 1866, you
will remember, was very mild and be.uti-
full. About suusst Of that evening the oiti-
sens Of Fair Haven began TO move out and
in, around and around, - you have ssen
bees on wsrm summer eve after you had
raped the hive slightly. Any one could
zee that something was in the wind. A
little later sleigh bells could be heard. far
aud uear, jingle, jingle. jingle, jingle, and
there WAS general and simultaneous
move. Al half past six general process
sion formed on Fremont street and passed
down Chilioothe; 40 quiet as church going
people: There we're old peoples; middle:
aged and youth, in double and in single
file, with sacks, PACKETS, Baskets and pals,
and whatever other equipments were nee
essary. The throng proceeded directly to
the residence of Rev. Mr., Thresher. That
inetfenslve gentleman and his excellent
lady were taken completely by surprise,
and surrendered without resistance
At . suitable hour the cables \ ere made
to groan under the burden Of rich things
provided to tempt the appetite. The COM
pany, without exception, came to the res
cue. and tho board was soon relieved. to
The grateful satisfaction Of tho party. A
few hours were spent in music and social
entertainment, when each and all de parted,
we'll pleased with the interview -. ~.
OUR coNsrABLE-DoGs-A ritz poo taW.
Our Constable is man Of medium size.
stands erect, and when he walks he runs.
lie usually carries q Ballard gun on his
shoulder and cartridge box slung at his
side. ne looks grave and serious, and we'll
he may, for he bears the guilt Of murder
IN the hrst degree, committed ON nearly q
dozen OF the canine species, Of various sig
es, cOlors and Kinds. Aud that il not all:
he bears about the curses Of the boys and
girls, and, If mistake not, of some older
heads; and IT he do not 20 to pllrgatory to
expiate his guilt, they will not be to blame
for it.. T. = =. I, 80. -
But how could be help killing the dogs
Bill had some sheep killed, and said that if
he didn't kill the dogs he would put him
through. Others said he ought to Do fined
If he didn't kill such and such hateful.
yelping ours. Poor fellow! he had No
business to DO constable. ',1 80
When used to 10 out on y brieht moon
light night, could hear the bow-wow WOW,
and the yelp. yelp, yeip, in every direction,
but now there are not half dogs enough to
get up respectable barking concert; and
our Constable is responsible for it.
Why is it that Fair Haven and q few 9th
er towns have to pay dog tai and the bal
ance oil 60 free In sone towns In our
Democratic, law-abidiug County man may
Keep half-dozeu as saucy and sheep.ki
lug whelps a. ever carried bone, and yet
he pays no tax. What is the use of law
unless it is enforced? And where is the
justice in enforcing it in one town and not
in all! Let the Legislature repeal the law,
or let it he rigidly enforced in eveay town
In the State. C..
IN. Richardson. Esq, Of Little Falls,
is in town. He represents the uppet coun-
try AS being quiet.
George Schae fer has disposed Of his
hotel 10 Nicholas Schaefer, aud has asso.
ciated himself with Peter Kramer, in the
brewery business conducted by the latter.
Inns new advertisement, and when you
want groceries or furniture 20 10 their
store. The location is especially conven-
lent for people living in lower town; and
their stock and prices compare favorably
with any the city
Billy Young sold 4 yoke Of two-ycars
old steers last week for 500. This would
indicate that stock raising pays.
The Senate has passed q till for me-
mortal to Congress for mail route from
Sank Centre, in this county, 10 Fur, Wads-
worth, d. L.
On Saturday, says the Pioneer, . young
man named John Barbelin was caught be-
tween two cog wheels in the sash factory Of
Caleb Knight, and completely cut in two.
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