Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-11-06

S. P. schofield left yesterday on visit
to his old home in New York.
Freight tlains are running with beauti-
full irregularity. Heavy trains are the
cause.
NoTIcE.-Pcter Emerson can learn some
thing to his advantage by calling at the
Tribune Office.
Mr.. 0. S. Hagcrman has returned from
his trip to Iowa, and reports himself in
splendid health
Methodist sociable and oyster supper at
Perkins House next Wednesday evening.
All arc invited.
Chas. Rhono has left for a, trip to
Browns Valley and other points in Big
Stone and Traverse counties.
A large force of workmen are busily en-,
gagged in pushing forward the work on D.
r. Sutherland & Cos new elevator.
BAPTIzED.-H. w. Stone s. Co.'S new
mill has been christined the Riverside
Mill" The name is an appropriate one.
A new hay scale is being placed in posi-
tion near the corner Of Fifth street and At
lantic Avenue. J. D Good is the propric-
tor.
Mr.. L. Fl. Stanton, who has been absent
for some months past, returned Saturday,
and will probably remain during the win
ter.
Fuel is the cry, but beyond the echo
there is no response. This situation of af-
fairs cannot continue for very great length
of time
The Foundation for the addition to the
American House is completed, A large
force will be employed to push forward
the work On the frame
Huron Tuesday evening, brakes
man on the east bound freight train,
named Bradley, had one of his fingers
smashed while coupling cars.
Chas. Wintermutc left Tuesday evening
for New York, expecting to be absent foi
two weeks. He will visit Morris before
returning to the Yellow Stone.
en-. Israel Girarl OF Frontenac, Mimi
accompanied by Miss Girard and Ms,stel
George, visited Norris last week. tie : >sa'
of Mr.. and Mrs F. B. Kenner
1t is rather queer how elections do WORK
Some times eyst ytAing works perfectly, ant
then again there is o balk. This is one o
the times the old thing baked.
Our wheat buyers are again at it "tootl
and nail, and prices range from three II
ten cents above list prices. SO and g
are paid for No. / and No wheat,
, O.. J. Wakefield now sells cigars, laces
fine groceries. and other vegetables TO
Ielgeson & Hanson. Mr. Wakefield vii
be glad to see any of his old friends at hi
new place of business.
FALL WoRK.-A large majority of tn
farmers in this vicinity have complete
their blowing, and some are busy backse
;. ting the breaking A week or ten days Q
g fine weather would enable all to finish
|, Election passed off quietly, no disturb
: sncs or trouble of any kind. Ever
voter deposited his ticket, and from til
amount OF scratching done we shoul
judge each one voted just as he saw fit.
Rumor has it that the railroad compan
will issue new time card on the 15t
inst AS this IS about the date winter tim
cards usually go into effect, we would NJ
be surprised if for once rumor was correc
sNow.~Last Saturday morning "tl
beautiful snow" covered the ground to III
depth Of one-half inch, and gave ever,
thing chilly, wintry appearance. I'll
! warm sun, however, soon caused it to di
appear.
John Riiey's team took run throug
D town Monday afternoon, and after caron
ing on Goods feed store, landed among
- lot Of teams standing in the rear of IL
building. Fortunately and singularly L
damage was done.
A frightened team of ponies tried
furnish US an item Tuesday. by backin
. of the Pomme dc Terre bridge, but Il
y hand of Providence and those of ma
man, backed by the presence of mind ar
pluck of the lady occupants of the carriag
saved . catastrophe, and spoiled a gloriol
item.
LUCKY EscAPE.-John Mullowney ma
p rowly escaped serious injury last Tuesd
!, evening. 1t appears that while drivil
= home he fell, or was thrown out of /
wagon, one of the wheels passing over
J, body. The wagon was heavily loaded
the time, and it was wonder he was u
killed.
Last Monday, Thos. Colehan went
the companys wood pile and took ha
cord OF wood, then went to the depot al
offered to pay for it. After telegraphi
to ST. Paul, the agent took the money. '
expect there will be some trouble over tt
, fuel question unless the company tn
IS, some immediate steps to provide suppl
n CRIMINAL CAREIEssNEss.- Through t
criminal negligence of the party W.
~ rented the farm of Or. Chas. Hill, the c
10 tire crop was burned by prairie fires. [
a. Hill lives in Pine Island, and his farm
nc near DonaeIly, in this county The I
81 81; rangements were made and the crop W
ng to have been thrcshed some time ago, b.
# through The .e;.selcssness of those haviI
,ss the farm, the stacks were not pr
.ss tected, neither vasthe threshing and ma
/ - 80 n \ A.