The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1867-10-17

tie the Gordian knot. The Squire in vain
protested that it would be no knot at all il
he tied it, and that it didn't. follow because
he issued the certificate (price one dollar
that lie could marry him. The anxious in
aividual was bound to be married then and
there, and his beautiful s:other half that
was soon to be, family suggested he might
''ind somsbody.' The Squire in his obl!g-
ing and gentlemanly way called next door
upon the honorable Member from Stearns,
knowing full we'll the Judges experience
in such matters. But, no; the honorable
Judge Of the Probate Court intimated in
his musical and cordial way that he could
Mt see it; and1ike a good Democrat, sug-
sested that the old war horse, Uncle Reub,
was in that line and would oblige the cou-
pie by making them twain, &c., illegal fec,
'ne dollar and q half) Justice Richard
son was accordingly brought arAuud, and
after few lawfulremarks, Mr.. Neils Fol-
'om and his atfianced were
Two hearts with but q single thought,
Two persons rolled in one.
Notwithstanding the distinguished for
,igner's previous haste, the suddenness Of
he simple operation puzzled him, and be
stood as if trans6xed with awe or some 9th
" fearful feeling. Uncle Reub took in the
at a glance and smilingly said.
Salute your bride" Not being we'll post
ID in the English vernacular, the groom
stared, passed his hands through his hair,
md listened with his mouth wide open.
Salute your bride,' repeated the justice;
IF You don't know how, Ill show you ;"
md, suiting the action to the word, he en-:
oraced the pretty bride of eighteen sum
ners and imprinted on her ruby lips a half
1ozen congratulatorv kisses. =. ~.st~'
After . few minutes speat In making
change Of a two dollar bill, in order to pay
he fee, the blessed couple passed from the
sacred precincts amid the smiles and COM
ailments Of those assembled to see how the
hing was done.
The SWISS BELL RINGERS CoM1SG.-A
GREAT MUSICAL TREAT.-The Celebrated
Vocalists' and Swiss Bell
Ringers, lately returned from a tour through
Europe, where they have been visited by
he Nobility, including the Queen Of Eng
and and Royal Family, are coming to our
'ity. They will appear on Wednesday
evening, Oct. 2ad, at the Court House.
Every one with music in his SOUL" will
attend.
The following is an extract from letter
Written by the Rev. J. Griffith Dunn, Rec
or Of St. Paul's church, Trinidad, to a
'riend in Jamaica, West Indies: -.
The pieces selected were chaste, as are
III the pieces performed by these artists,
md the sentiments Of pure and elevated
character. Above all other popular amuse-
nents, music should receive the liberal pat
'onage OF every community. Its benign
influences stop not alone with amusement,
out tunes the mind and feelings for high
sr, purer and more lasting enjoyment. It
prepares the recipient alike for religious
devotion and for the more refined enjoy.
nents Of social and domestic life. In this
light the Alleghanians pre-eminently COM
nand the respect and patronage Of the pub
ic."
FINE BU1ID1Se.-The Congregational
church, just completed in this town, is a
source of pride to our people as a truly
beautiful specimen of church architecture
Its solid stone foundation supports fine
brick structure, sfz60, including a tower
81 feet high and chancel in the rear Of
The church for the choir, behind the pull
pit.
An "American Organ" Of excellent tone
and power, worth $500, has been placed in
the church by few. Individuals. !
Efforts are now being made to secure as
pastor Rev. LOOMS, Of Wabashaw, who
would give excellent satisfaction to all the
of the church. Mr.. L., it will be
remembered, delivered the sermon on last
Sabbath morning
"A man in LIE Claire, Iowa, was walked
in the middle of the night last week by Vi
olent ringing at his door bell, and found a
basket, and in it a plump, blue-eyed, boy
baby, week old, clothed in the neatest
and richest manner, and kicking up his
heels over $50 bill, that was in the bottom
Of the basket. Eli .>,; ~.,sa ., -s...- = !:
1t is not every infantile that can s'kick
up his heels over $50 bill, but every. man
in Stearns county can save $50 during the
year by purchasing his clothing and dry
goods at earns cheap store. His goods are
Of the very best, and his prices are far be-
low competition : i, - -
The M1ILs.-E. NJ. Tobey's mill stopped
running on Saturday, the 18th, having saw
ed the last Of, the logs. Notwithstanding
the losses by the freshets during the sum
mer, Mr.. 7. has quite large assortment OF
lumber on hand at the mill, and in his yard
in town. ~ y > <&xa5>
G. Bridgman's mill will run few " eeks
longer to finish the balance Of the logs he
has to saw for other parties. The waite,
is SO low in the river that the logs have t.
be rolled down to the mill BY men working
in tha water up to their waists. Rather a
cold job these cool October days. = = ~ :.
J. H. Owen & Co.'s sash factory is still
putting away vigorously, supplying the ma
terial for buildings that are being erectet
in town. The factory is taxed to its ut
most capacity, and will run late in the sea
son. -. - .a+.- 10y .. -.
NEW GooDs.-Joseph Edelbrock havin,
received the largest stock Of goods in tn
upper country, offers to sell as low as tn
lowest, and the very best goods that can b
had in any store west of St. Paul. Hi
shelves arc full to overlooking with tn
choicest styles Of. staple and fancy goods
while his counters are piled up with cloth
ing, &C.. He can offer the greatest induce
ments to all who may call, and the peopl
throughout this section should not foil t
take advantage Of this opportunity. .s'|a''
DEMOCRATIC CAUGUs.-The caucus at th
Court House on Tuesday to select delegate
to the County and District Convention.
was pretty neatly 'doctored up" and pas.
ed off quietly. II. NJ. Richardson wa
Chairman and John Zapp Secretary. I'll
following delegates were chosen to atten
both Conventions N. F.. Barnes, NJ. Ga!
pard, P. Smith, 3. Rosenberger, B. Owe,
beck, J. Edelbrcck, F.iVincent, J. Broke