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Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

BY our Regular Correspondent.

BY our Regular Correspondent.
GLENwooD, June 30, 1873.
The New York circus exhibited their
wonderful feats here yesterday. In the
midst of the display and the excessive heat,
q furious thunder storm arose, attended
with furious Northwestern. The large
audience were thrown into panic. Amid
the thunder, wind aud rain, the Tapping
canvas and reeling posts, the audience
press the gangways amid cries of all sorts.
None were hurt. but all were pretty thor
oughly wet. Starch was taken out of many
q bonnet, dress, and collar, so that pre-.
sented limp appearance. The tents were
partially blown down and canvas was torn
somewhat. The best part of the show
could not be given, nor could the concert
and dance be had. By o'clock this
morning all traces of the circus was gone,
save the pit they dug. The exhibition was
quite good, so far as seen. Lawton, chief
clown, is o Blue Ribbon map,
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27
THE COLEHAN CASE.
Verdict OF Guilty---sentenced To
Three Years ina State Prison.


The case of the State of Minnesota VS.
Thos. Colehan, on an indictment "of as
sault on Thos. Alton with dangerous
weapon, with intent to do MURDER" was
tried last Thursday, before Judge Brown;
Attorney General a.P. Wilson and County
Attorney G. A. ]. Overton prosecuted the
case, and Messrs. Belfoy and Brown con-
Quoted the defense. The case is familiar
to most of our readers, and we will there
fore, but briefly review the facts. On July
4th, 1877, Thos. Colehan was keeping o.
saloon. and during the forenoon Alton and
few others went into the saloon, and
while there played cards for the beer AL
ton and Colehan played as partners and
got beaten, when they decided to "saw
off," or in other words, concluded to play
game the looser to pay the bill, Colehan
lost the game, and had of course 10 ''set it
up" to the boys, and there may have been
some hard feeling on Colehan's part at the
result of the game, at least the shooting
can be accounted for in no other way.
After the game, Alton went out the back
door of the saloon and stayed there for
about five minutes, and on his return walk.
ed up to the bar, and as the evidence showed,
shook hands with Colehan, and almost in
the same moment Colehan drew his revolv-
er and fired across the bar at Alton, the
ball striking him over the right eye, and
penetrated the brain, where it now is. The
shooting was not fatal, as Alton is yet
alive, but the ball being ibis brain, has
caused paralysis of his left side. and he
has also lost the use of his right eye. 1t
may seem impossible that the ball pene-
trated the brain, yet some of his brains
oozed out of the wound, and for all that
he is alive, but as he says himself, sit
would have been mercy to have been
killed." for he is crippled for life, having
lost the use of his right eye, and left arm
and leg, and has no means with which to
support himself and wife. Colehan claim
ed he acted in self-defence, as Alton threat.
ened to shoot him, and had declared he
came there for that purpose; there was no
evidence to sustain this, and it was proven
that Alton was not armed.
The case was given to the jury at six
O'Clock, and after being out about twenty
minutes, they brought in verdict OF
guilty" On Friday Colehan was SEN
fenced to "three years in State Prison, al
hard labor" His sentence would have
been more severe, but he has been nearly
year in Jail, and this and the fact that he
has wife and large family, caused the
judge to mitigate his sentence. At the
time Of the shooting, and in fact even now
there is considerable feeling in regard te
the case, as it was without doubt q mos
dastardly act.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27
I'm o scrape.

Some of our petit jnrors who were sum-
moned to attend court and failed to put in
an appearance; as will beseen an order has
been issued by the Judge, authorizing the
proper officer to summon them, to appear
at the adjourned term, and show cause
why they should not be find for contempt,
as the law is both strict and severe in cases
of this kind, it is very probable that some
of those who did not appear, will have to
pay fine of from ten to thirty dollrrs, or
else give some very good excuse for their
non.atkepdanca
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

218 acres of prairie improved, Timber
lake, in good proportions. House, Stables,
&C., all ready for occupancy. One hours
drive from Morris. This is rare chance
to get romatic and beautiful home at a
low price
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27
Game.

We learn from persons who have good
chance of knowing. that prairie-chicken
will be very numerous in this vicinity,
this season. Hunters will please take no
tice and govern themselves accordingly.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

30 acres of good timber land in newly
settled and interesting locality including
claim to 800 acres of fine prairie land adj
joining. This is good speculation
be had cheap-adioins Town site. &C.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

Remember we sell goods for cash only,
hence when you deal with us you only
have to pay for your own goods, and not
for goods, in the way of and extra profit,
that some one else has obtained from us on
credit and failed to pay for
Off CHAs. WILSON.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

p. j. Elmquest has just received new
selection of watches and jewelry; parties
wishing any thing in his line will please
give him call,
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

Come and select from the list Of desir-
able property now on my books for sale,
cheaper than any other point in the State
for its value and advantages of market.
GEO. A. J. OVERTON.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

I have just received an invoice of the fol-
lowing goods. Ladies cashmere sacques,
and Linen Suits, also choice selection of
the latest styles in suitiugs. ! also keep
Domestic" patterns.
sat. MRS. H. WHITLEY.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

NoT1cE.-Until further notice, my cele-
brated Norman Stallion" will be found at
the stable in rear of the "Morris" premises.
5. 3. t. DIR. T E. HEENAN.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

An excellent and we'll established bust
ness on the principal street opposite the
Depot, in Morris. Building, stock, tools
of trade. The whole outfit for sale.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27
U. 8. LAND OFFICE,

June, IIth, 1915.
John McNaIlv AGAINST Friedri0 Niernsan for ahan.
doning his Timber Culture Entry, No. 533 dated
June %, 1876, upon the N w u Sec. %, Town
ship 124. Range A. in Stevens county, Minnesota,
said parties ar hereby summoned to appear at
this office on the 9Th day of August, 1878, at
O'Clock A. NJ. to respond and furnish testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment.
ID. s. HALL. Register
6w7 w. II. GREENLEAF, Receiver.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27
Old settlers, Attention!

The annual gathering of the old Settlers
of Stevens county, will be held at Fosss
Grove, on Saturday, July 9th, 1878.
Per order r. NJ. RICHARDSON, Pres.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

l am agent for the Mutual Hail Insurance
Company of Wisconsin, and shall be
pleased to insure the crops of the farmers
of Stevens County.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

Best assortment of Boots and Shoes in
town, at Chas. Wilson's.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

From my premises, at Toqua, on the 18th
OF June, Two Cows: One Roam, six
years old, and one Light Red, three years
old. A suitable reward will be paid for
their return to E. Dunlap, Toqua, or j. r.
Folsom, Morris. lowe
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27
BUSINESS NOTICES.

WANTED-Girls to do housework in pri-
vate families. Apply at this afice.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27
CONTEST NOTICES.
U. 8. LAND OFFICE,
Fergus Falls, Mimi.
June 10. 1878.

U. 8. LAND OFFICE
Fergus Falls, Mimi.
June 10, 1878.
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Thomas j. Moore, against John Chandler, for
abandoning his Timber Culture Entry No 1876,
dated June 20, 1875, upon the Southwest quarter
Is. W. ~ Section 6, Township 126, Range Al, in
Stevens county Minnesota, with view to the
hereby summoned to appear at this Office on the
14th day OF August, 1878, at clock p. NJ. to re-
spond and furnish testimony concerning said al
legged abandonment.
SoREN LIsToR, Register
9w7 JOHN Il. ALLEN, Receiver.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

Homesteads and Tree Claims for sale,
improved and unimproved, near Morris,
cheaper than such property can ever be
bought again.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27
U. s. LAND OFFICE, !
Furgus Falls. Mimi,

y. .. LAND UFFICE,
Furgus Falls. Mimi,
May 27th, 1873
Complaint having been entered vt this Office by
Charles A. Pepper, against John Baade, for
abandoning HE timber culture entry No. 140, dated
July 20, 1875, upon the s. K. quarter Sec 20 Town
ship 1875. Range 49, in Stevens County, minnesota,
and not plowed, cultivated or planted trees
on said tract required by law,
with view to the cancellation Of said entry. The
Office on the 22d day Of July 1878, at 10 O'Clock a.
M, to respond and furnish testimony concerning
said alleged abandonment.
SDREN LISTOE, Register.
Tw7 JOHN H. ALLEN, Receiver.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

100 acres first class prairie 81 miles from
Morris, 80 acres in crop, 40 acres fencing.
A fine chance to start in on.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27
Strayed

gTThe Finest brands of Chewing and Smok-
ing Tobacco at Croonqust's.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

G Money to loan at ten per cent interest,
On improved farms. Real Estate and Rail
Road Bonds for sale.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27
LEAVE MORRIS

LhAN
GOING EAST GOING WEST.
Passenger s:ss am Passenger 1:45a m
Freight 1:45s IN Freight 1900 M
The N IVES 8 T Cos four horse coaches connect
with trains at Fishers Landing for Winnepeg
anc intermediate points,.
E JAS. w. DORIAN,
Genl Ticket Ag't. j. p. FARLEY,
mo- Ally General Manager
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

II. A. Bali win be back next Monday.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27
U. s. LAND OFFICE
Fergus Falls, MINI.


Complaint having been entered at this office by
David Clark. against Charles e. Otis, for aban.
doning his Timber Culture Entry No. Ids, dated
July 9Th, 1876, upon the Southwest quarter
Section 8, Township 12d, Range 43, in Stevens
County, Minnesota with view to the cancellation
of said entry: the said parties are hereby summon
ed to appear at this Office the 9TH day of August
1873, at O'Clock p. NJ, to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged Abandonment
SoRIN LIsToE. Register
6W John Ii. ALLEN, Receiver
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

gg- Fine oonfectionery and Frnit at Croonauist.s
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27
FIRST DIVISION ST. PAUL s PACIFIC.

Main line trains for DelaHe, Litchfeld. Wilmar.
IS R1nson, Norris GlyudOn, Fisher Landing and
Winnipeg.
LEAVE. ARRIVE.
st. Paul scoop m st. Paul, 10:42 am
Minneapolis, $40" Minneapolis, 10;11 -
ST PAUL & NIyNEApoLIs TRArNe
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

Improved farms in Grant and Pope
counties for sale.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

Good Hotel, near the Depot, first class
property, at a bargain
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

Improved village property in Morris fol-
sale.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

WITHOUT THE CASH you can't buy
Any goods from us. This is
simply to protect the cash pay
ing customers who should not
be made TO pay AN extra profit
on their goods to help make up
the losses made by bad debts,
where goods ere sold more or
less On the credit systeta
cHAs. WILSON,
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

FOR CASH, you can buy
A No. syrup for IS cts.
Good molases for so cts.
bars of soap for % cts.
Saleratus, matches, spices of all
Kinds, very cheap
AT CHAS. WILSON'S.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27
oVERToN7S
REAL ESTATE COLUMN.

ovERToN'S
REAL ESTATE COLUMN.
Business Lots.
Water power near Morris.
Improved Farms near Morris, cheap.
Good business Stand near the depot
Improved village property in Morris for
sale.
Improved farms in Grant and Pope
counties for sale.
Good Hotel, near the Depot, first class
property, at a bargain
GB- Money to loan at ten per cent interest,
On improved farms. Real Estate and Rail
Road Bonds for sale.
100 acres first class prairie 81 miles from
Morris, 80 acres in crop, 40 acres fencing.
A fine chance to start in on.
Homesteads and Tree Claims for sale,
improved and unimproved, near Morris,
cheaper than such property can ever be
bought again.
lam agent for the Mutual Hail Insurance
Company of Wisconsin, and shall be
pleased to insure the crops of the farmers
of Stevens County.
An excellent and well established bust
ness on the principal street opposite the
Depot, in Morris. Building, stock, tools
of trade. The whole outfit for sale.
NoTIcE.-Until further notice, my cele.
brated norman Stallion" will be found at
the stable in rear of the Morris" premises
5. 3. t. DR.. T E. HEENAN,
218 acres of prairie improved, Timber
lake, in good proportions. House, Stables,
&C., all ready for occupancy. One hours
drive from Morris. This is a rare chance
| to get romatic and beautiful home at a
low price.
30 acres of good timber land in newly
settled and interesting locality including
claim to 800 acres of fine prairie land ad.
joining. This is good speculation-can
be had cheap-adjoins Town SITE, &c.
Come and select from the list Of desir.
able property now on my books for sale,
cheaper than any other point in the State
for its value and advantages of market.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

FOR CASH. you can buy
A No. calf boot for $500.
Mems CATERS, brogans, and pillow
Shoes equally as cheap,
Rubber boots and shoes of all
Kinds.
AT CHAS. WILSON'S.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

Business Lots.
Water power near Morris.
Improved Farms near Morris, cheap.
Good business Stand near the depo
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-06-27

FOR CASH, you can buy
Glib coffee sugar for $1.00.
Good brown sugar at 10 cts.
IL lbs ord. apples for $1.OO.
Peaches, blackberries, currants,
Raisins and prunes equally as
Cheap
ATCHAS. WILSON'S,
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-17
For the FARMER AND MECHANIC
The Naval Store Trade.
By Col. J. G. Barr, of Wilmingtol

BY Col. J. G. Barr, OF Wilmington.
There is no school, however SO bit
ter, as the school of adversely. no
teacher whose precepts are more
wildly impressed than those taught
by experience. We have learned a
good deal since the war ended, and if
we can apply the knowledge thus
gained to the development of our re-
sources. there can be but little doubt
that we will again become prosperous
and happy people.
Our system of labor having been ut
terly destroyed, our lands lying idle
and unimproved. our first thought
should be to invite emigration to our
borders by all legitimate means. No
State in the Union contains within
itself more undeveloped wealth than
North Carolina. The means of living
are cheaper than in many of the West
ern and North Western States, while
the certainty of a profitable return
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-17
Well Expressed.

The colored Convention held in this
city some time ago, appointed a com
mittee to draft a'public address. From
the address, as printed in the Weldon
Ners, we take the following:
THE class of men of both races who
Immediately after our emancipation
preached the false and pernicious doc
trine of forty acres of land and a
mule" are now stalking through the
country with colonization schemes
and holding up TO the eyes Of the ig-
norant, beautifully drawn pictures
of some land unknown to US, and We
are sorry to see the colored people of
some sections of the State giving Gre
dence to this foolish and suicidal
scheme.
In North Carolina there is land
enough to furnish homes for a million
more families than we now have, a
people as kind, humane and hospita-
BILE as any that inhabIts Gods green
earth. a soil as prolific as any within
the temperate zone, a climate a mild
and favorable as can be found any,
where, and a fellow feeling between
the two ace to be found In no State
Of the American Union whether North
or South.
Why then this CRY of colonization !:
Where are we 10 go: And who are to
care for US while we are in this transit
tory state? We have clearly shown
that there is no need for our depart
ure.
1t cannot be urged that we will lie
better off in the scorching and disease
infested coast of West Africa in some,
to US, unknown island Of the sea,
among the savages of the far West or
the uncultivated valley of the Missis-
sippi.
We could not with any degree Of
manhood ask the Government TO pro-
vide for US after fourteen years Of free
dom, and should we ask, we will and
ought to be denied. All that we can
and ought 10 ask of any class of PEG
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-17

Colonel Alfred V. npckerx. aow L.
:. Consul ;: I<~Sis. and u Il sAe mo~s
influential q North Carolina Repub-
Leans. ~r~~~ntlv published III the .Iagto
T.Hes 4 hotter. from which W. extract
hat then = wanted in North
Carolina - a class II immigrants with
capital enough - puFchA~s farius ard
stock and start even with the world.
They must succeed well If they Will
grow upon the farm everything ne
ce~sarv - lts maintenance and g. keep
up lis productive sewers They can
only b. obtained ~ cartlns the ut
ldea ~ raising cotton. and planting in
stead corn. wheat. ost~. rxr. turnlt~
and potaiotS, all 81 whlch Will grow
well. and tins i - = accompanied hy
a thorough system II rotation and
careful attention IL irrigation
Glover and other grasses viii grow
Well, and tine tobacco grows an moot
parts Of the State. II sc must have
one staple product Il should -. tobacco.
because the soil u well adapted "a lts
growth. and II = more refuuncrailNo
than cotton.
In point Of climate these States are
superior II most others. Neither the
rigid winters Of the Northern nor tha
hot summers Of the extrem. Southern
States Is known. There il not the vel
low fever and agte Of Louisiana, nor
the cold north-westers Of Minnesota.
The climate l. hy no means uniform.
vet II Is more - than In most other
States. Ii l. a mistaken idea that fever
and ague are necessary AL Juncts IL "a
southern climate. and ii i especially
erroneous t. suppose hat these States
are unhealthy. There are unhealthy
places. such as the marshes near the
coast. and there are large vanp
where malaria exists but the Stat. IL
large, and these districts are not the
pest farming lands. The ~rninfall j.
sufficient without resorting to expen
sive artificial eSpedients. The forests
abound III the best timber. Water
powers are fine and lasting and album.
dant, AMI IN mineral wealth there il
= great variety and quantity. Excel
lent fruits grow with and without cul.
tivation. Access Ia market bv mean
of railroads. and naeigable waters II
not inconvcnient. Land NAV lie Dough,
cheap, and farms with a fair amount
Of arabic land may be purchased a.
moderate prices. Taxesa arc not onerous
These States have been too crippled ii
their finances to expend money IN get
ting up elaborate pamphlets showing
their natural rcsources, hut in time ii
Will become known what a field foi
enterprise is there"
A. Y. d
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-17
Climate.

The data upon which are based the
conclusions in regard to the climate OF
North Carolina, on which SO much has
beeR said of late. and of which the ele-
ments are tabulated and the leading
deductions from their discussion set
down in the Geological Report for 1875,
are derived from tri-daily observa-
tions, made by some 20 observers. scat
tered over the length and breadth OF
the State, from Currituck to Cherokee,
and from Rockingham to New Han
over. These observations are made on
printed blanks, and with instruments
furnished by the Geological survey +;
and they have been continued. in many
cases, six and seven years, with rare
public spirit, and without compensa-
ton. Since the results of these OBJ
s~ervations have begun to be known, 1T
is coming to be seen that the climate
of North Carolina is one of the most
important things about her.
w. c. KERR.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-17
North Carolina as q Mining
State.

Mr.. W. c. IIamrick writes from
Montezuma, Tolumme county. Cali
f~ornia. that he was for seven wears
engaged in mining in North Carolina.
which occupation he l. pursuing now
IN California. In the course of hi-
letter he SAYS Il see that mining J.
beginning TO look up again in the old
North State. am satisfied that Their.
l. more money III the mines of North
Carolina than in those Of California.
All that is wanted Is To 70 after il. the
same as they do here. and they -ill
find it. think Of coming back - try
them again"
THIS expression OF opinion on the
part Of n who, according % his own
statement. has been ut work in the
mines of California for twenty-five
years. should be very encouraging t.
the gold hunters OF this section.
The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1878-01-17

A11O LII NOO1XI1y ".
Professor G. d. Smith, in an article
(Which we have been obliged to curtail
sOmewhat,) upon the resources of the
region west of the Blue Ridge, after
reviewing its Typographical features
and noting it's river system, continues /:
"Nor is this trans-montane region
blest with water power alone. A wise
hand has grouped with it a great
variety of material to bring it into use
and cause it to contribute largely to
the advanced age of civilization. The
iron, marble and sOapstone of Chero-
kee; the iron, marble, soapstone corun-
dunn, copper, manganese, kaolin,
birthstone and scythe-stone grits of
Clay, Macon, Swain and Jackson the
iron and copper Of Haywood the iron,
copper and corundum of Buncombe,
Pennsylvania, Henderson and Madi-
son the iron, corundum and feldspar
of Yancy and Mitchell, form a basis for
numerous enterprises and extensive
manufacturing industries, and the use
of this water power. hitherto unutil-
lied to any appreciable extent. There
are also valuable timbers, suitable for
the manufacture of fine furniture, in
connection with the marbles alluded
to, the manufacture of wheel car
riages, agricultural and farm nipple
ments, &c. These have claims upon
this same water power. We may add
that the contiguity OF this section to
the cotton fields of the Gulf and South
ern Atlantic States together, with the
adaptability of these mountains to
sheep husbandry and wool growing,
open another wide field for manufac-
turing industries in which water is the
cheapest power.
The climate of this section is invi-
gorating, and well suited to an agree
able and healthy prosecution of the
respective industries here alluded to.
1t but seldom occurs hat there is suffi-
cient ice in the streams to interfere
with the running of machinery, and
then only for a few days. These water
courses have their sources in. and run
through. a geological formation, whose
stream never go dry. and indeed
shrink but little during the summer
season. This unusual grouping of raw
material, and the power for its hi
facture, furnish a strong argument to
capitalists and artizans to immigrate to
this section.