Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-10

Falls (Morrisom Coz Transcript, and as Its
politics are of about the same shade as
ours, we take pleasure in placing 1t on our
exchange list.
Mr.. T. nj. Lowater has commenced the |
foundation for new residence, on the
corner opposite Mr.. Pearce's. The loca-
ton is one TO the finest in town, and We
are glad to see 1t built upon.
Messrs. w. Sherman, p. spraque, and
FL. I. Perkins, of Red Wing, were up in
this vicinity enjoying camping out"
Mr.. Perkins is one of the editors of the
Goodhue County Republican.
Remember that we furnish the st. Paul
Pioneer Press and the Tribune for one year
for $275. Also. the ST. Paul Globe and
Tribune for $2.75; or we will send the
three papers for one year for 1915.
Our bucket and broom brigade were out
Monday afternoon, burning the prairie
grass in the vicinity of town. This is
necessary precaution in view of the large
fires which arc raging in all directions.
Itlooks at present as though wheat would
move AL of heap" as it were. There is
not over thousand bushels day being
received at the elevators; this is owing to
the farmers being engaged with their plow-
ing.
Ignatius Donnelly will speak at
Goods Hall, this evening, and We would
ask all that can, to be there and hear him
speak. You can't form good idea on
any subject, until you hear both sides of
the question.
A gale of wind, last Sunday evening,
completely demolished the windmill at
the Railroad tank The mill was an old
one, and the company intended replacing
it us soon as timbers could be got, new
mill having arrived last week.
A strange man was seen in town last
week, but all efforts to find out who he
was, where he came from, what he was
doing, or even where he was going, were
fruitless, but we, as you see, where not 10
be fooled out of an item thus easily.
Some of our subscribers complain that
they do not receive their paper regularly.
The papers are mailed every week. and the
local offices are to blame when papers are
not received, as we always mail our papers
promptly, and mark them distinctly.
Prairie fires are doing considerable dam
age to property in this vicinity. There is
no occasion for such wholesale destruc-
ton of property, as the simple precaution
of burning, or shack firing" in the vicinity
of stacks, barns, houses, &C.. would obvi-
ate all danger from this source.
Mr.. w. Davidson started for the fair
with yearling blooded short horn, beau.
tiful and valuable animal, which he intend
ed to exhibit, but that "critter" laid down
along side the road, and all efforts to bull
doze him into coming any further were Of
no avail, and Mr. D. was forced to return
home.
Wewould like to ask the following arith
metical question: If the plan of our jai
cost ten dollars, how much ought the plar
for the new school house cost? We've
figured that it will take about $50, 56S SO Il
do it, but think that there must be mis-
take somewhere, or else the figures lie
Where's Todd?
What are our young folks going to d.
for amusement this fall and winter. W.
have long dull days and evenings that cal
be rendered very pleasant if the prope
steps are taker. A gymnasium, dramatic
club, dancing class, or debating society
would afford considerable amusement, ant
would be we'll patronized.
Mr.. F. Schumacher and family will leav
for Ortonville, as soon as his new residenc
is completed. We are sorry to have hin
leave US, but, as we are interested in til
growth of both town and county in whic
he will reside, we can loan them one o
two of our best citizens and business men
} to give them start in life.
AS mentioned in previous issue, W
, are going to have graded school q
this place, during the winter term. OWN
to the school building not being larg
. enough to accommodate the scholars, it ha
been decided to have the more advance
class meet in the court room. 1t has az
cordingly been prepared for the purpose
and school will open next Morday.
We publish letter from L. E. Pearce, i
this weeks issue, in regard to the nomin.
ton of Hon. r. NJ. Richardson for Rcgiste
of Deeds. The columns of this paper al
open to any communications if not to
lengthy, from any party or individual, 6
we do not intend to do an injustice to an
one, by SURPRISING communications. W
: would now like to hear from Mr.. Richart
son, in answer to these damaging charges
Mayor Dawson. of St. Paul; Col. Welsl
of Louisiana, and Alderman McCarthy, {
St. Paul, were stopping at the st. Pa,
House, in town, last week, and enjoye
several days in hunting wild fowl, wit
t fair success. The st. Paul House has b,
come deservedly popular with traveller
e and pleasure seekers, for its clean bed
| well furnished rooms, and excellent table,
( Mrs. O'Connors has earned reputatio
for knowing how to keep-not only hot
but the best hotel in town.
. The special meeting of the qualified ele
g tors of School District No. /, was held |
the School House, last Saturday. Quite
!. large number were present, the meetin
. having been called to take under conside