Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-10-24

Judging from present appearances, it is
very probable that Donnely will have
majority in Stevens, Pope and Big Stonn
counties. WashLurn will carry Grant and
Douglas.
A new sidewalk has been laid from j.
D. Goods corner across 9th street to Chas.
Wilson's. This is needed Improvement,
and a crosswalk should also be laid across
9th street, at its iur elton with Atlantic
Avenue
Some of our leading ladies and gents
have resolved themselves into Reading
Club," and during the winter season will
have an occasional meeting, and enjoy
themselves in manner both pleasant and
profitable.
Messrs. BrockhaIn & Robinson, artists,
have about decided to remain here this
winter. These gentlemen have earned
quite reputation for the excellent class of
work they produce, and we would be glad
to see them remain permanently.
Senator S. ]. r. Mcmillan, will deliver
an address tomorrow evening. We would
ask all who can. TO be present; the speaker
being both practical business man and an
eminent iuriSt his speech will be sensible
and logical. Come out! and give him u
full house,
AS will be seen by card elsewhere pub
lished, County Attorney Overton announces
himself as an independent candidate for re-
election. The Major has a good many
friends, and, being good worker, it is
probable that he will make a good show
ing at the polls.
j. r. Folsom, the proprietor OF the Cen
trail House, finds business SO brisk that he
is forced to enlarge his hotel. Carpenters
are at work building large two-story adj
dition. This will give eight large sleeping
rooms up stairs, and the diuingroom and
kitchen will be also enlarged.
Prof. Phelps and family have moved to
town, 10 remain all winter. We under
stand that it is the intention to revive the
| singing school. The Professor will also
have the agency here for some of the lead
ing pianos and organs, and will have sam
pie instruments on exhibition.
No definite action was taken at the schoo
meeting, last Saturday evening. A motion
fixing the time for the payment of the bond:
at ten years was passed, but as there is tc
he another meeting on Nov. I'd, we vii
wait before publishing the proceedings, tt
see what action is then taken.
The Village Council has revised the poi
list and posted it up in various places
There will be meeting of the Council, a
Recorder Griswold's Office, in the Cour
House, next Wednesday evening, and an.
who are not registered, can then have thei
names added. Be sure you register!
AS will be seen, A. J. Comstock i
going to take the field rs an Independent
Legislative Candidate. Mr.. ComStock ha
many warm friends who would be glad t
see him elected, as he would be credit t
the district 1t is late in the day, but MI
Comstock's friends propose to work hard
4 claim shanty, the property of our fe
low townsman "Toot," obstructed the pat
of squall of wind, and now, not even
shingle marks the spot where it once stood
The loss cannot he ascertained at presen
but is not so serious as to cause any but
temporary embarrassment. Fortunatel
the only thing bought and paid for was
knot-hole, the rest of the material bein
J borrowed from absent parties,
The famous ''Original Jubilee Singers,
will give concert, at Goods Hall, tn
evening. This troupe has met with I'll
paralelled success during tie past six year
and the very fattering notices which the
receive from the press, leads Us to antic
pate real treat It is seldom we have q
, opportunity of hearing any concert of th
description, and We should make the mo
of the occasion. We bespeak a crowde
house. The company will give an ente
tainment at Benson tomorrow, the 25tl
and at Willmar on Saturday, the Goth.