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ago, and since then mother has found il
difficult to maintain the family-myself and
three younger sisters
do you write good hand9" inquired
Mr.. Martin.
Very fair, what have learned has
been mostly at home. wrote these he
said; and he passed some papers to Mr..
Martin. whe examined them carefully.
What is your name and age?''
Hunting. sir; George Hunting. | am
nearly SIXTEEN afa
DO You own large black dog, called
The young man was greatly surprised
atthis question, but he managed to answer
oh. we did, sir, two years ago. How
did you know? But when father died we
had to sell him. ..-.
DO You know where he is now?'' asked
Mr. Martin.
Eyes. indeed. we do. We would buy
him again If we could afford it. He was a
favorite with ms all. We would not sell
him to stranger, but our uncle agreed to
take him for twenty dollars, and sell him
back again at the same price if ever we
wanted him." E'tE 1'A
well, George said Mr.. Martin, de-
llberately taking out his pocket-book and
handing him twenty dollars, 1.-THE first
thing you do after you go hence buy Buck
and take him home again -
II the young man was surprised before,
he was nearly struck dumb with astonish
ment now.
''Oh. thank you, thank you "A thousand
timesr' grasping the old gentleman ;
hand. But why DO YOU take such an in
tereet in orr dear old Ruck o''
Because it peases me 10 reward YOU
But look in my face and see if you know
me. knew You as soon as YOU came
into the store. Do You know me ?'
George looked and carefully. but he was
forced to admit that he had no recollection
of ever before having seen him.
.'Ah. well, said the old gentleman. Il
forgot that | was so bundled that YOU
would not be likely to recognize me. But
come; do you remember overtaking me
in driving snow storm, two or three
years ago at N? You had Buck har-
messed TO a sled, and YOU took my valise
10 the railroad station
why, yes, sir it all comes to me now.
but have hardly thought of it since. Ii
was but little kindness
"A little act Well, perhaps it was.
But remember,
Little drops of water
Little grains of sand
Make the mighty ocean
hso And the pleasant land
Had you not been possessed of good and
amiable disposition, you would not have
thought of an old man wallowing in the
snow. You lodged out of the way so
quickly that had no chance to thank you
So thank you now. Where do you live ?"
George gave Mr.. Martin his mothers
address.
"Now, tell your mother that ! shall
come down to see her this evening, to talk
matters over. perhaps | lean do something
for you.
Talk Of happiness? George left the
store as happy as Il king. Mr. Martin
did do something for him, and for his
mother too. And in the years which have
followed, the young man has learned how
much lie owes to one little act disnterested
kindness towards stranger Yo"ng
Falls Magazine.
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Argal ADVERTISEMENTS.

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hEENNbEt, Sh.-Suptflor court, june Term,
800.
bEhoHAh vs.. BURGESS VS.. JAMES L. HoI CLIFTON
Al
A NJ now ON suggestion To the Court that the de-
were not inhabitants of this state, andhad no ten
amt ageht, or attorney within the same, that their
goods or esate have been attached in this action and
tha they nave had no notice of said suit and attach
" u e'i 20 te sand attendants by publishing
az ah y, ',uer' together win an abstract
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10 '"' non '"""fN '"mm'"S'"H'rS 81 froostook
tINilE un,.rsign inhabitants OF carbon, New
i sweden aud vicinity respectfully represent
that public enence ana nccess, REQUIRE the To-
cation oi a road from the Captol in New sweden ,n
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1t will displace or wash out mberculous
matter, and thus cure Consumption.
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= Absolutely free from Morphia and other
dangerous agents DR. Bulls Baby Syrup is
valued most highly as a remedy for the dis
orders of habyhood. Price only % cents a
bottle.
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TONTINE PLAN.

or upon the principle of accomplishing profits for den
mite periods which was first introduced by this Socie
ty, and has been recommended and endorsed by emi.
nent experts in Life Insurance, and by leading bust
ness men, Forty Four per cent. has bee earned and
accumulated ON the premiums paid on its Tontne Life
Policies, and forty per cent. on its Tontine EndOw
ment Policies, issued within the last five years.
The Directors of the Equitable Life Assurance So
ciey represent exclusively the interests OF the Policy
olers. and in presenting the Society to notice, they
feel that it has strong claims upon public confidence
beccuse of the strict and conservative principles by
which its various departments arc governed. In the
assets and in the administration of the Society, per
feet security is given for the future, which is of great
importance to those depending upon their Insurance.
policies for the ultimate support OF their families.
No Life Insurance Company has such large annual
transactions as the Equitable; none is more prornpI
ard just in IT. dealings.
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June. 1879.
ARoosToox, ss-court of County Commission.

IROOSTOOh, SS.-fOuTf Of County Com omission.
erS, JHiI term, 1879.
Tn the foregoing petition, Ordered, That notice be
given that the Commissioner. will mee, ON Saturta, f,
sep. -. ls.9, at . 4. NJ, a, the Moiunkus Valley
house in silver Ridge and hear all the parties inter
,stod in said road, and on the dag proceed to
view the route mentioned IN said petition, and take
such further action in the premises they judge
proper said notice 10 be given by scrvnga an attest
ed copy of the petition aud this order upon the Clerk
of said Silver Ridge, and by posting up like copies in
three public places In said plantation. and by pub
fishing the same three successive weeks in the ka-
tahdu kalcndar, newspaper publi>hedai sherman,
in said County of Aroostuok and six successive weeks
in the kcnpebec Journal the state paper, the last
publication and said ser, lee and posting 10 be at
least thirty days before said meeting that all parties
interested ma attend and lie heard, IL they fit.
Attest :--RAN>OM NORTON, Clerk.
true copy OF petition aud orter
owes Attest HANSON NORTON, Clerk.
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statesmen WANTED.

Two energetic men want, Il to sell -un'lard goods
to Merchants aud business men in Middle ard New
England >iHics. t,uud salary and steady cnpoy nj
for sharp sae-mru thai can sell The goods. None
.other- wanted. Address, :. =. SPENt ER. ~ Rroad
way. ny. j lly.9Iw
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IROOSTOOk, $

T0he county Commissioners Greeting:
rlNIIE undersigned citizens OF Eaton and M. Nine
Range !, petition that YOU would lay out road
from the county road Eaton Station, to Forest
station, in this county, and in duty bound viii
ever pray.
G. II. EATON, and .? other.
Eaton. April 9Th, 1870.
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PATENTS.
r. FL. EDDY,

No. 40 State ST.. opposite Kilby, BOSTON
Secures Patents In the United States also in Great
Britain France and other foreign countries Copies
of the claims of any Patent furnished by renting
one dollar. Assignments recorded 1T Washington.
No agency ia the United States possesses superior IA
ciitities for obtaining Patents or asceItafafRg the
Dateatobaag Of inrentions.
X. ii. EDDY, Solicitor of Patents.
TESTIMONIALS.
81 regard Mr.. Eddy one of the most capable and
SUCCESSFUL practitioners with whom have had Off
cial intercourse.
CHAS MASON, Commissioners of Patents.
.Inventors cannot employ person more trustwor-
thy or more capable of securing for them an early
and favorable consideration at the Patent Office.
EDMUND BURKE, late Commissioner Of Patents :"
BosToN, October 10, 1870.
r. u. EDDY, EsQ.,-Dear Sir: you procured for
me, in 1910, my first patent Since then you have
ted for and advised me in hundreds Of cases, and
procured many patents, reissues and extensions.
have occasionally employed the best agencies In New
York Philadelphia and Washington, but still give
you almost the whole of my business, in your fine,
and advise others to employ you.
Yours truly, GEORGE DRAPER
Boston, January 1879. 1v1
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-13

From our Regular Correspondents.

From our Regular Correspondent
aii9a "a MARCH 10, 1879
business is somewhat lively here of late.
The hauling of stone in the winter, for the
foundation of the new Court House, on
wheels or on runners alternately, MS snow
was plenty or scarce, has occupied the
attention of some promising young gentle
men. Only once I believe were they
obliged to desist on account of the weather
cold and clustering. Lumber in great
variety is being wheeled into town for the
same, and other buildings are going up, in
hope, in desperation, in defiance of the
future.
Tomorrow ct town meeting the question
of liquor license is again to be tried for
the eighth time in this town, four times
no license has carried, with blessed re-
suits, three times license has prevailed,
with sad results. For three years we have
had no license, that has helped to tide over
the locust plague. Drunkenness is worse
than grasshoppers.
AS to our K. r. prospects cannot tell.
We raised $40 to send two of our leading
men to be lobby men at st. Paul We
hope for good results, FOR their endeavors.
We see the name of one of them on Ole's
Il. r. via Sauk Centre, Swift & Benson.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-13

To farmers and others living ca the prai-
ries, there is no subject of more importance
than tree planting, and it is one to which
they should give considerable attention.
Now is the time to act. Those who set OCT
trees this spring are just one year ahead,
and time is every thing. There is not one
resident of this county but can set out q
grove of trees, and it need not interfere
with your spring work, or even if it should,
only one day need be lost, but it is not even
necessary to lose that one day, for on those
days when it is too wet to work your teams,
you can plant your trees, and it will be
better for the cuttings that they be set Out
in moist ground. So much has been writ
ten and said on tLis subject, that it would
be useles on our part to elaborate, but there
is this about it, if you plant cuttings this
spring yeu gain a year, and the sooner yor
make commencement, the sooner you
viii have grove. None can afford to lost
0ne year.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-13

The residents Of the counties OF Big
Stone and Traverse, yes and Grant also,
can now take a two years rest, as the bill
providing for the organization of "Big
Stone, and to define the boundaries of Big
Stone, and Grant," failed to pass. Two
years will now elapse before any action
can be taken, and during the interim the
different factions can either prepare to re-
new the battle With increased vigor, Or
take q sensible view of the matter, and
harmoniZe by uniting upon some one meas
ure that will meet with the approval of the
majority. There Is no question, but had
our district had different representation,
some action would have been taken by the
legislature but as we never predicted or
even imagined that the senator and repre-
sentative from this section would work
other than in the interest of the extreme
eastern portion of the district, we for one
are not disappointed at the result 1t don't
speak much for the influences of either
Brown or Barsness, to say that in local
measure of minor importance, their joint
influence could not effect its passage.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-13

The Minneapolis Tribune in an article
commenting on the action Of the Legisla-
tare ia passing two wheat grading bills
and leaving the governor to take his choice
between them, says in conclusions:
A law so clumsily drawn, SO uncertain
In its provisions and vesting such extraor-
binary powers in three men TO be appoint
ed by the Governor, cannot fail to be sus-
ceptible of great abuse. Since the legis.
lature. by passing two bills so widely at
variance in their provisions, has furnished
the strongest evidence that it didn't know
its own mind 80 far as the wheat grading
and measuring question is concerned, we
think that the Governor would be justified
in vetoing both, thus leaving the wheat
trade of the state, like any other business.
subject 10 the operation of general bust.
ness laws and customs. A veto of both
would be a fitting rebuke to an act of un-
paralleled Legislative imbecihty.
LATER. The Gov. has signed the Stacy
Bill.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-13
T. REAL ESTATE
F O R s "A L II
A Splendid Opportunity to get
Land Cheap, and on
.a. Good Terms
The undersigned has Large Quantity
of Land For Sale, in
STEVENS, POPE AND CHIP
PEWA COUNTIES,

~ n - 41Av0S n VA ~ 144W ~ O4444
PEWA COUNTIES,
And would invite purchasers to call on
him and look over his Large List. -
Much of this land is owned by John Fl.
Camp. of st. Paul, and has been selected
with great care, and that, together with all
have for sale, can be obtained on Easy
Terms; that is, part of the purchase price
Cash, balance on Long Time.
The land above referred to, consist in part
of
5000 Acres an SteUens County,
$500 Acres an Pope County,
10000 Acres in Chtppewa County,
and will be sold in Tracts to Suit Pur-
chasers.
Also other Lands and Town Lots, among
which are:
A farm of 100 acres, miles from Nor
ris, 100 acres plowed, and Sc acres in
wheat.
A farm of 100 acres, miles from Nor
ris with 80 acres plowed.
n AOuSG L"O 1OtS1 III bu ~
catirn.
A house and two lots near the Court
House
160 acres, Al miles from Morris, 80 acres
ready for crop; splendid location and fine
soil; house and barn. One half cash, bal
ance in one and two years.
180 acres, Al miles from Morris, 80 acres
broken, 80 of which is ready for crop;
good house. One of the best farms in the
county. $500 cash; balance ON time.
House and lots, in Morris, rooms,
closets, pantry, hall, cellar, cistern, barn
and wood d-shed. One-haf cash; balance
on time. Good bargain.
Several unimproved lots.
Parties desiring land, or homes, should
not fail to give me call before making Sc
lections.
Morris. July 10, 1878.
w. W. GRIswoLD.
Office at Court House: 13tf
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-13
The New Homestead Law.
'ioneer Press.

Pioneer Press.
The bill granting additional rights to
homestead settlers on public lands within
railroad limits, was introduced by Mr..
Strait, passed both houses, and was signed
by the president. The law throws open to
settlers under the homestead laws, to the
extent of 100 acres, the even sections with
in the limits of railroads; and any one who
has heretofore taken a homestead of eighty
acres on any even section, under existing
laws, is allowed to take an additional eigh-
ty acres adjoining his original entry; or,
surrendering his original entry, he can take
100 acres, the same as if the first entry had
not been made. In case of new entry the
time spent on the original entry shall be
deducted but no patent will issue unless he
reside on the new entry one year. No fees
or commission are to be charged for these
changes.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-13

The Village officers elect are men in
whom every confidence can be placed, and
on whose judgment all can rely, and we
doubt not but that every measure enacted,
will be for the benefit of the whole COM
munity Indeed, both tickets contained
the names of representative men, and the
election of either would have proved ac-
ceptahle to the majority; but we are glad
that the result is as it is, for now all inter-
ests are represented, and it will prevent
any charges of impartiality or favorism
being brought against the council. In the
matter at issue, we, for one, are willing to
leave it to the judgment of the Council as
to what figures licenses are to be raised,
and will only say that from conversation
with the Councillors elect, we are of the
opinion that the price will be placed be-
tween the two extremes, majority of the
board favoring an increase to somewhere
in the vicinity of two or two hundred and
fifty dollars, nearly all of the gentlemen
strongly favoring the payment of the sum
yearly in advance. There are quite mum.
Der who favor three hundred dollars, but
that is too high; two hundred seems to suit
the majority. This will place the traffic in
the hands of good responsible parties ant
should satisfy the temperance element.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-13

A rather tough yarn is now being eircu-
lated through the papers; it is to the effect
that a herd of two Thousand head of buffalo
attempted to cross the Missouri river on
the ice, the ice broke and the current swept
the whole herd under the ice, not one buff
falo escaping. L is not much use asking
the whereabouts of Jim Anderson when a
man can calmly sit down and lie whole
herd of buffalo out of existen
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-13
A. E. Rice is President pro TEN, of the
Senate.-Taffy. sau-q

The Hastings Gazette remarks: "Now
is about the time for the farmer who has
kept his machinery housed out of doors, to
cut it out of the frozen ground, let it thaw
out in the sun, put it to soak in kerosene
oil, and prepare for the springs work. "
We are sorry to add that there is too much
truth in the foregoing, and farmers are
keeping themselves poor by letting costly
machinery remain exposed in all weather.
Until farmer can afford to build shed
to cover his machines, he cannot afford to
purchase them
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-13

The Court of Inquiry in the case of Maj.
Reno. have reported, and the following is
the opinion:
1t is the conclusion of the court, in view
of all the facts in evidence, that no further
proceedings are necessary in the case and
it expresses this opinion in compliance with
the concluding clause Of the order conven-
ing the court.
In regard to Maj. Reno's conduct, the
committee thus report:
The defense of the position on the hill
was heroic one against fearful odds. The
conduct of the officers throughout was ex-
cellent, and while sub0rdinates in some in
stances did more for the safety of the COM
manc by brilliant displays of courage than
Maj. Reno, there was nothing in his con
duct which required animadversion from
this court.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-13

Elihu Burrett, better known as the
learned blacksmith" J" died at his residence
in New Britain, OF the 7th inst. In early
life he was apprenticed to blacksmith,
and while still plying his trade, studied
and mastered several languages. The pro-
motion of temperance, cheap postage, and
the abolition of slavery, were OBJ jects of
his continued exertions.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-13
STATE OF MINNESOTA, 60
County of Stevens
Tn Prnhate COurf

STATE Gls;o,e OF MINNESOTA, \. S!nI SIS
In Probate Court,
Special Term, Feb. 70, 1879.
In the Matter of the Guardianship of Edward p
LaGrange residing in Battle Greek, Calhoun
county. Michigan, Minor.
On reading and filing the petition of Matte f.
LaGrange guardian of the person and property of
Edward p LaGrange minor, for license to
sell the real estate of her said ward; and it ap-
pearing from said petition that it is necessary and
would be beneficial to said ward, that said real
estate or a part thereof, should be sold;
1t is ordered, that the next Of kin of the said
ward and all persons interested in the estate of
said ward shall appear before said Probate Court,
ut the Probate Office in the Village of Morris in the
county of Stevens aforesaid. on the 18th day Of
April, A. d. 1879 at O'Clock in the forenoon to
show cause why license should not be granted
for the eale of said real estate
And 1t is further ordered, that copy of this
order be personally served on the next of kin OF
said ward residing in said Battle Creek Calhoun
county, Michigan, and on all persons interested In
said estate at least fourteen days before the hear
ing of said petition aforesaid and by the pub.
lication thereof for four successive weeks in the
Stevens county Tribune weekly newspaper
printed and published at the Village of Morris in
said Stevens county the last of which publication
shall be at least fourteen days before said day oil
| hearing.
Dated Feb. %, 1879
BY the Court, .
| HEZEKIAH BRAGG,
46t5 Judge of Probate.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-13

One of the first duties of our council will
be to provide measures for the improve
ment of our Village thoroughfares. 1t is
a well known fact that our streets are, dur
ing the spring and fall, almost impossible,
and as we are now arrived at an important
period in our history, and as our future
prosperity depends largely on the action of
our council in this important matter we
think it should occupy one of the foremost
places in the various matters coming un
der their consideration. The business of
the town has been centering and is now
centeled on the two principal avenues, and
it is one of the most noticeable features in
the laying out of these Avenues that they
are but fifty feet wide For main bust
ness street, this width is entirely made
quate for the transaction of business, and
the first step taken should be with view
to widening them. This we think can be
done by laying the matter before the Rail
road officials, as their interest in the increase
in value Of our property would induce
sAASAA W SSS~>aN w SOaA AS10S01S VA OrOh IA AZ
had to be accomplished by purchase, it
would be better than to let the matter re-
main as it is. The widening Of these
streets is but one of the necessary improve
ments, the other is putting them In passa-
BILE shape. To accomplish this will re-
quire an outlay Of quite sum of money,
yet it is absolutely necessary that the
streets be graveled and graded, and money
spent for this purpose would promote our
joint interest, and the improvements made,
| give general satisfaction. Another sub
ject, that of decorating our streets by
planting trees, suggests itself in this con.
nection, and although.it may seem to some
as if it would be useless expenditure, yet
two trees, planted in front of each lot on
our business streets would in few year,
add from one to two hundred dollars to
their value. However this matter is on,
of minor importance at present, as We
want Improvements more than ornaments
and we can get along without the latter
but the former we must have.