Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-12-26


necessary arrangements.
The dance at Goods hall last evening,
was web attended. Every one appeared |
determined to enjoy themselves to the ut |
most. The dancers did not tire, and the |
fun and mcrriment lasted until the wee !
sma hours ayant the twal."
This clear, sharp, bracing weather has
The effect Of making man feel as il he
was as light as feather, and yet weigh
ton. This may not convey clear idea of
the exhilarating feeling, yet it is as near as
We can express our feelings in words.
At the Christmas Tree, lady's silk tie
was announced for Mrs. Heg, but did not
reach her; also, some ladies cuffs for jesse
phine Bolster, which she did not get Any
one having them by mistake, please leave
tie at Mr.. Foss', and cuffs at the post Office.
We would like to see some action taken,
now that the boys have their band instru
ments, to organize u society for the proven
ton of cruelty to animals; said society to
have power to make people put cotton in
their ears or else make the boys practice
out of hearing.
W. W. Saterlee was in town last Mon
day. and delivered temperance lecture at
the School House, in the evening. The
attendance, owing to the weather. was not
as large as we would liked to have seen 1t.
Those who went, listened to Very stirring
address. We trust to be able to again hear
the gentleman under more favorable Cir
cumstances.
Last Monday the residence of Mr.. w. W.
Bowers was the scene of a very happy
and Joyous occasion. The event being the
uniting in marriage of Mr.. w. FL. Mathews
and Miss Clara Bowers. A large number
of friends and invited guests assembled to
witness the ceremony and wish the young
couple happiness and prosperity. We join
in the well-wishes, and trust to be able to
duly chronicle the celebation of their gold
en- wedding.
A movement is on foot to organize q
band at this place, and the boys seem to be
in earnest, as they have already sent for
the instruments. Quite sum has been
subscribed by our townspeople, and we
hope to hear those music" ere long.
! There are good musicians in this commu
nity from which to select members, and
we hope that those who take part will
strive to devote their time toward perfect
! ing themselves.
B. Chdestor, Supt of Schools, has visit,
ell several of the schools in this county,
and reports having found them in healthy
and prosperous condition. The high
school, under the efficient management OF
Mr.. J. A. johnson, being worth of specia
mention. The proficiency and advance
ment of the school rejecting great credit
on his skill and management. The DarieI
school, under Mr.. E. A. Dopkins' care, il
one of the best conducted in the Who'll,
county.
Last Saturday evening, Golden Shea
Lodge No. 1873, A. F. & A. NJ, elected lh,
following officers:
II. Hutchins, W. NJ.
G. Fl. Munro, S. W.
w j. Munro, j. W.
II. II. Wells, T.
E A Dopkins, Sec.
A S. Brisbine, S. d.
j. Landberg, J. y.
w. B. Hancock, S. 8.
A II. Nash, ]. S.
S. p schotield, Tyler.
On Friday evening the officers elect wi
be publicly Installed by Hon. . H. Brown
D. D. G. NJ. The installation ceremonie
will be held in Goods new hall, and wi
be public to Masons, their wives, familie
f and invited guests A banquet will b
| spread in the old hall, and the evening
festivities will close with ball.
r The play to be presented by our Amatue
E Dramatic Association, has been CAREFUL
rchearsed, and is q very iaughable an
highly entertaining piece The plot is S
: skillfully wrought that the audience wi
: be kept both interested and amused durin
the entire evening. The object is a mo
J. worthy one the proceeds of the entertain
d ment are to be given to the new fire con
|. ! pany-and We doubt not that our citizel
will do their share toward making the e.
tertainment success. They have alva,
!. promptly responded to any calls made u
on them, and as every person residing
the village and county are interested, "
It trust that they will turn out en- nsasse al
y make the enterprise u success. The pr
it gramme will be interspersed with tablear
and music, which will add to largely to Il
= attractions of the occasion, and the tablet
. are very pretty and have been prepared Fl
the occasion by the ladies, and are alol
worth the price Of admission.
The following list of the amounts c
u pended in improvements in this villag
u during the year past, will convey an id
II of the growth of our young village. v
have..endeavored to have the figures as ne
4 correct as possible, SO that the cstima
h will represcntthe actual amount expende
S 4. B Wolff, dwerg s. improvem'ts 81, $
If H. H. Noel, 10
Kenncr 81 Moore, g I" 81
j. Il. Perkins, addition to building. a
! Wolff, Wells & stone, - :. is
= j. r. Folsom, g !" :. 8
y A. 4. Stone & Co., " +" 2
g g. Croonquist, improvements $500. /
lie G. Smith, shop .............. /
i, j. House, addition to store ....... L
" J. Christensen, Improvements. -. 10
Nj. NJ. Moore, -. :. a