Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-11-21


damaged by cattle, that he is on the war
path, and is raking in every stray animal
he finds This 10 business. Laws are
nothing unless enforced.
Messrs. A. w. Wells, Fl. G. Ward, and
II, w. Stone, left for st. Paul last Monday
morning. Messrs. Wells and Ward will
make a short visit TO friends in the south
part of the State, and then return to their
homes in St, Joseph, Mich.
1t is rumored that we are to have a we'd
ding on or about Thanksgiving, the con-
tracing parties being well known residents
Of this village; but, as We are net author
lied to give any names, we must leave our
readers to guess who they are.
A communication from X. J. Husevold,
Is crowded out Of this issue. Mr.. Huss-
void will start for Barron Co., Wis, on the
26sh, and will dispose of his farm at that
place. Mr.. H. says he is going to sell that
farm cheaper than a man could steal one.
Last Sunday evening, some careless or
misehievous person fired the prairie at the
south end Of town. Fortunately, the even
ing was quite calm, and no damage was
done, yet the close proximity of the fire
called out quite . number, who watched it
until all danger had passed.
James McDole has horsepower wood
saw in complete running order. and will
saw wood quickly and cheaply. Bring
along your wood and have it cut up; you
will not only save time and work, but 1t
will be more pleasant for the family, as
less grumbling will be heard.
Josh Billings remarked once that on edi-
tor is man who works 10 hours out Nv
"a, noz no Sunday, gifts damned by every
body" &C., &C. Oh! Joshua! You never
spoke as much truth in all your life put to-
gether, as there is in that little extract.
There has been no one hurt.
Our bankers, Messrs. Kennsr & Moore,
will return with their families about the
first of December. This will make quite
an acceptable addition to the society of this
village, as they intend making this their
home If the weather permits, work will
be commenced on their residences this fall.
MIR. j. r. Folsom returned from Bismark
last Saturday morning, bringing the re-
mains of his son, Freddie, who died at
at that place, Sept. 10th, 1877. Burial
services were held at the residence of the
parents, after which the remains were de-
posted in the family lots, in Summit Gem
etery.
Wheat receipts are rapidly increasing,
and unless cars are furnished the elevators
will be blocked. In answer to telegram
sent by one of our elevator agents, asking
for cars, Gen. Freight Agent Alexander
answered that he could not give any, as
over hundred of his cars were in Mime
apolis waiting to be unloaded.
Maj. Folsom, Of the firm of Prescott &
Co., of Browns Valley, was in town the
fore part of the week. He reports lively
business in his vicinity, and feels quite san
guine for the future of that session of cOun,
try. Having good soil, plenty of fuel
4 and water, and the prospects of railroad
at an curly date, we see no reason why his
expectations should not be realized.
Some people misunderstood the idea we
intended to convey when we used the word
"select," in speaking of the masquerade
ball, in last weeks issue. We did NOT
mean it to be understood that it was to be
private ball. The idea we meant to con
vey was, that any one could come and rely
upon finding an orderly gathering. Select
only in so far as to assure people that every
thing will be conducted in proper man
ner.
A young man stopped at the residence
of MIR. Theodore Jonson, near Hancock
and asked for nights lodging. Mrs
johnson, was alone at the time, her hus
band having gone to the woods for fuel
and not wishing to take stranger int ths
house, sine let him have some bed clothes
and he spread them in the barn. On going
to the barn in the morning, the young mar
was missing. and also pony and colt. The
thief is German boy, about 16 years old
light complexionsd and eye-lids infamed
He were slate -colorsd coat and very rag
ged pants. A deputy sheriff is after him
MEANNEss. CAT Home" corner Of
the Pioneer Press, contains the following
And now it would appear as if the mean
est man lived hereabeut. About yea
since two gentlemen Of this city were Gle
; gantly entertained in an eastern city fol
several days by friend OF theirs. On re
turning home one suggested that they
should send him acarcass of venison by OK
press. The other agreed, and said he
would forward it, the expense to be divided
He bought the venson for So and sent i
C. o. ID. He then told his friend that j
cost $16, and he had paid 81 express
charges. He ceceivsd $40, and it is but |
few weeks since that the victim discovered
the fraud. The sharp Speculation is a ricl
resident of this city.
A travelling pedler. or rather sharper
swindled crowd of the unwary ones, las
Tuesday afternoon. His mOdus opsrGnd
was as follows: He sold shirt studs TO
five cents, cuff buttons for ten and twenty
five, rings for fifty and one dollar, &C., il
every instance refunding the money; alst
allowing the purchaser to keep the goods
He finally sold watch chains for two dol
lars apiece, but took good care not to re
fund the money on the last venture, bu