Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-05

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the guests with one accord rose and left,
their chances for square meal looking
very slim.
There is no occasion for delinquent sub.
scribers waiting until specie payment is re
sumed, before paying us; none in the least;
we are willing to take our dads" dollars
and run the risk
Mr. f. p. McQuillan was in town this
week, looking after business in this neigh
borhood Mac is a fine fellow, and we
hope will make this his headquarters dur
ing another season.
One of our smart young men did himself
proud the other day. On being shown
sample of grain, he remarked that lit
would be good sample of cookie, if a lit
tie wheat had not got mixed in!" Next.
The array of legal talent in the contest
case, is quite formidable. The attorneys
employed by Mr.. Torpey, are Messrs. Kerr
& Wilson, of St. Paul, and G. L. Brown,
of Morris, Mr.. Richardson has retained
John B. Brisbin, of ST. Paul.
One of our young townsmen is quite de
spondent, and with good cause. The was
crossed in love! We presume that is what
you would call it, for an irate mother-in-
law (prospectiyely speaking) crossed his
back with broomstick
1t is rumored that OUT Masonic fraternity
intend having their installation services
/ public this year. A supper and ball will
also be given, and If as successful as last
year, we anticipate one of the best and
most enjoyable affairs of the season.
There is young foreigner in our midst
who uses alcohol and sugar, not to drink,
but as perfumery AS some may doubt
this statement, we refer them to AL Nash,
who, if he can't make his questioner be-
lieye our statement, will knock him down
and no questions asked
The directors of the Summit Cemetery
Association had a meeting yesterday after
noon, for the transaction of special bust
ness. The Association is now prepared to
issue deeds TO those having lots. The plat
has been placed on record, and a clear and
perfect title can now be given.
The upper elevator was filled with wheat
last Thursday, and remained closed during
the rest of the week. A scarcity of cars
was the cause, they having wheat to ship
Company got their cars round Sunday and
raised the blockade. The steam elevator
was fortunately able to take what wheat
came in.
Thanksgiving was very generally Oh
serccd in this vicinity. All the places OF
business were open, and unless you made
special enquiry from reliable parties, yor
were not sure whether it was a holiday o.
not. Outside of those who went to churcl
and those who had a turkey for dinner
there were but few who thought anything
about either the day, or why it should be
observed
We have now a new law firm in town
Maj.G. All. Overton and Mr.. VIM. II
Harris having formed partnership I'm
der the firm name of Overton & Harris
In addition to practicing law, they will buy
and sell real estate, make collections, ant
also establish an insurance agency. Partie
wishing to transact any business in thei
f line, will do we'll to call on them before go
ing elsewhere.
It docs man more good than scratchir.
i X a I,
t ginner trying to skate; elocution is nc
where; all tie signs of Masonry, Odd Fel
! lows, and every other secret society, ar
gone through and exposed by them. il
their vain efforts to do two things at once
that is, trying to keep their equilibrium an
> locomote at the same time. Yet is is a pc
: Rod in persons life when lesson an
study-that of astronomy is forcibly giS
/ en- and taken, and no telescope required.
Tuesday was day when it was danger
Gus to lie safe The whole town was on
glare of ice, as treacherous as polit
clan. and as hard as a Shylock One c
two of our citizens, who were to be see
q endeavoring to get along without sittin
y down, would, but for their we'll know
temperance principles, have been arreste
IS for being under the influence of liquo
It Every one who had occasion to be out an
about, threw their style to the winds, an
! waddled along as best they could, ever
i body seemingly intent on keeping rigl
side up with care.
d We are requested by Mayor Richardson
TO announce that meeting of all interes
ed in the formation of Fire Company,
will be held at the Court House, next Moi
I, day evening, at u O'Clock AS this is
subject Of great importance to all propert
holders, we would like to see every fir
q represented All that is necessary is to o
ganize. and raise small fund to procure
:. few ladders, a couple of dozen buckets, an
i some grapnells, ropes, &c. Our youn
IS men will, we are sure, be perfectly Willin
h to lend their services. and there is no douI
but any small outlay now made will |
e amply repaid
v The Masquerade, Thanksgiving evening
f was well attended, and was in all respec
a complete success. The large hall WI
/. completely filed, and the maskers SCENE
a determined to have a pleasant time. Ever
y thing was conducted in proper manne
and there was no bois.erousness or rud
ness, although at parties Of this descriptic
the participants usually are little mo-
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