The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1872-08-01
CLEARWATER.

Inc council then adjourned.
CLEARWATER.
CLEARWATER, July 20, 1872.
Society held
FESTIVAL
at the grove near the residence Of Geo H.
Whiting, on Friday evening last. 1t was
decided success, both socially and fnan.
cially, though did not learn the amount
Of receipts. The grounds were we'll clean
ed off and brilliantly lighted; the tables
were very nicely arranged, one Of them
filed with splendid bouquets; delicious
music dropped from Mrs. Dunton's fingers,
and the whole scene appeared like fairy
land. Perhaps should say like the mil
lenium;for verify, Grant men and Greeley
men marched up and down arm in arm,
smiling pleasantly at each other; and
Grant women and Greeley women We'd
with each other in being good natured and
companionable. Il should say just here in
parenthess that the Clearwater ladies are
always just SOY The musical attractions
were not as great as was at one time hop
ed, as it was thought possible that the
Monticello band might visit US on the oc-
casion, but press Of business at home
prevented their coming, 50 we had to be
satisfied with few songs by tho little
girls who are just getting to be great girls,
assisted by some of the older ones. It
seemed like old times to get Mrs. Dunton
at the organ again. She has not played in
public before for some ears, owing to ill
health.
IMPROVEMENTS,
Charlie Beal is driving ahead at his
house, and it is evident he intends to have
something substantial and comfortable
We look for that paper mill another year,
and it is certain that the farmers can afford
to contribute part of the stock for the first
year or two, to encourage the new enter
prise. There is also room for beet sugar
factory at the upper dam, and it is aston
ishing that some Of our far-seeing heavy
men don't take the chance by the handle
and work it to their pecuniary advantage.
The time Is coming when they will tear
their hair and bewail their shortsighted-
Dess in allowing such chance to pass by
unheedeu.
CHURCH MATTERS,
We are well supplied with gospel this
summer. Rev. MIR. Stearns occupies the
pulpit in the Congregational house; Rev.
Mr.. Abbott thundors to tho Methodist sin.
ners, (long if not loud); and Rev. Mr..
Watkins in Kinks Hall, fortnightly ex.
plains to lis hearers tho folly of sectarian-
ism, and the errors of all churches except
the Disciples. So, if we are not benefited
it is our own fault. as We have advice both
| in quality and quantity.
There is no reason why this should not
| bet
NOTED WATERING PLACE,
! as we have one of the best springs in
Northern Minnesota, and nobody knows
| how many more, besides having one of the
| best hotels. It was universally conceded
that the Morrison House was the best kept
hotel in the State when Mrs. Oyster had
| charge Of it, but it is not generally known
that Mr.. Benson sets equally as good a
table; yet such is the fact. What with
fishing, boating, and riding, the tourist
may enjoy some Of tho finest scenery in
the State. :
OUR CROPS
bid fair to be extra, though corn is not
as far advanced as last yesr at this time,
but if the hot weather continues we have
but little fear on account Of corn. The
rye is mostly cut, and wheat will be ready
for the reaper this week, and promises
abundance. T. c. Porter began cutting
wheat this morning, but as usual he i!
ahead.
| SUDDEN DEATH.
A Mr.. Mitchell, living in the western
! part of Lynden, died a few days ago. 1t
is said that his death was caused by an ole
rupture. 10 was always counted stronl
hardy man, and was seldom or never sick
POLITICS
are quiet. The Republicans have mad
their county nominations. Frank Parcher
Of Monticello, and J. E. jerks, Of Cokato
for Representatives G.. F. Cummings, Q
Clearwater, for Auditor, and Seth Glib
for County Comm issioner Of this (1st
, District. LOGOS.