The St. Cloud journal., 1867-11-28
sAuK CENTRE NEWS.


do good custom work. A steady situatio,
for ono year guar anteed. Address or ap
ply at once to g. laenig, Sauk Centre, Min
FEsrIvAL.-A festival was given at tn
sohoolhouse in saak Centre on Friday even
ing, and was we'll attended by old an,
young. Oysters, Ice cream, cake, So.
were on the tables in abundance. Consid
cradle interest vas felt in the voting, AM
Moore fun was caused by the cradle affair
The proceeds, amounting to about $40
were for the benefit of the Methods
church.
FoRTUxA1E.-On Saturday = man named
King was handling 4 double-barreled sho
gun in the street in front Of II. Gager't
store, when some one snapped a cap upor
it, supposing the gun to be unloaded. Il
exploded, throwing charge Of fine sho'
against an upstairs window by which Mrs
eager was sitting, but without sufficient
force to break the glass. Had it been the
o'her barrel, which was loaded with buck.
shot, tho results would undoubtedly have
been more serious.
DED1cAT1oN.-On Sabbath last the Con-
gregational Church at Sauk Centre, under
the pastorship Of Rev. A. K. Fox, was for
mally dedicated. The building is neat
and comfortable, though by no means pre-
tending structure, and accommodated quite
a large congregation. The sermon, from
the text, "strength and beauty are in His
house, Psalms 9s,vi.,) was able, practi-
cal and liberal. The singing by the choir
was excellent, the organ being skillfully
played by Mrs. DR.. Palmer.
DEo1DED.-The case Of the State v,. Levi
B. Davis, before Justice Carr, was decided
in favor Of the defend mt, the costs being
charged to the complainant, F. Pechink.
The facts as developed during the trial
were that Davis had bought from Pechink,
both living in Getty, piece Of timber
land. On the 14th, Davis, who was out
found P. with three others cut
ting his timber. Some words followed,
and the complainant endeavored to seize
gun strapped across Davis shoulders. In
The struggle the gun was discharged-Da-
Wis claiming that P. would have shot him
had he not struck the barrel of tho gun to
one side. Verdict of malicious prosecution.
SAuK CENTRE AcADExY.-The trustees
Of this institution have sent Us q circular
that tho winter term will COM
mencs on Monday, Dec. I'd. The academy
will for the present be under the care of
Rev. D. W. Evans, who is an excellent and
experienced preeeptor, assisted by Miss R.
Spencer. Mrs. B. r. Palmer has charge
'f the Musical Department, and is known
Is exceedingly we'll qualified to instruct
herein. Tho course Of study will embrace
he Higher Mathematics, the Sciences and
he Modern and Ancient Languages, all
hat is necessary to fit q pupil for COL
egiaae education, and much more than is
required for person to enter college. The
:itizens of Sauk Centre, who have labored
% establish this school are deserving Of
great praise, and We hope that it may pros
per and be permanent.
MAxsLAUaHTER.-Two men by the name
# Damoth, father and son, were arrested
IN Wright County ON Saturday last, charg-
ID with tho killing Of young man by the
name Of Stone. 1t appears that Stone had
been in their employ, and while the parties
we're endeavoring to settle accounts, dis
oute arose in which blows were exchanged,
md An old gun barrel used. Some days
lfterward Stone died, and coroner's Jury
ound his death to be caused by injuries
received in the fight with the Damoths.-
rhe accused have . preliminary examina-
ion on Friday next at Monticello. Gordon
/ Collins, of this city, will defend the pris-
,pers.
NEw JEwE1RY.-Beautiful sets of Bog.
wood Jewelry, for fifty and seventy-fve
'ents each, at A. W. Bush's.
LARGE CoLoxY.-We learn from Mr.. E
D. Atwater, of the St. Paul & P. R. r.
Co., that IN agent is now in this country
ooking up q location for some six hundred
aollanders who intend coming to stearns
county in the spring. Many of them are
low in Michigan. They are fine class of
# settlers. 1t is probable that they will
20 into the timber near Skunk Lake.
STILL COMING crowds still contin-
lie to pour into earns store to supply them
selves with their clothing for winter. His
cheap prices have rendered the store fa-
nous throughout the entire country, and
everybody wants to avail himself of the
bargains that he offers. New goods are
being received every few days. Do no fail
70 90 to earns, on st. Germain street, old
stand Of Murphy & Spencer.
Buy your cook, parlor and heating
stoves Of AicIntire & Castle.
PERsoNAI.-Col. Crooks, ofSt. Paul, vis-
tied St. Cloud on Friday last, and inspect
I'd tho work alresdy performed by the
Bridge contractors.
DR.. J. E. Finch passed through town on
his way down river, on last Monday. Tho
Doctor has greatly increased his stock Of
drugs and fancy articles at sauk Centre,
and now offers to the people Of that vicin-
ity excellent bargains.
Lieut.. J. b. Howard, one Of our most en-
farmers, residing near sauk Cen
tire, paid US = short visit on Saturday.
P. Lamb, Esq.,, = wide awake merchant
OF Ssuk Centre, was also here in tho be-
ginning Of the week.
Gov. VIM. r. Marshall was in town yes.
terday.
REMovED.-Rev. Geo. Stewart has 70.
moved to Sauk Centre, his h3me being with
DR.. Palmer. Mr.. 8. viii oficiate two Sab
baths in each month At Sauk Centre, in tn,
Presbyterian church, one at Alexandria,
and the remaining Sabbath at St. Cloud o,
some point in this vicinity.
GOLD PESs.- Good gold pens for 40, 50
and Is cents each, warranted for one year
at A. W. Bush's.
DR. BARTH.-Those desirous of consult
ing this eminent physician and surgeon
Wonld do well to remember the appoint