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Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
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| the following: In the FIRST place, we
want direct route to Lake Superior,
and thus save on freigNts and lessen
the price of all that we purchase, and
at the same time add from five to fif-
teen cents per bushel to the price of
our wheat. All this could be done by
this line of road, and it can readily be
seen why it would work such a benefit:
In the first place, our wheat is taken
to st. Paul or Minneapolis, then re-
shipped via Duluth to the east. A di-
rect line would save on the freights
from five to ten cents per bushel, it
would give us better market, as once
our wheat was at Duluth, we could
get within cent or tive Of Chicago or
Milwaukee prices. Then again we
would have the benefit of the fine
tracts Of timber through which this
projected line would pass; cheaper fuel
and lumber would be the result. Many
of the counties named have no
railroad facilities, they need them, and
will doubtless willingly pay their pro-
portion of a bonus to the company
building the line. We do not hesitate
in saying that Stevens county would
willingly do its share, for the residents
of this county will, with good crop,
probably ship seven or eight hundred
thousand bushels of wheat during the
coming season. We could afford to
give ten cents per bushel, $50, 900; as
a bonus, and then would be on the
wheat crop alone, $4,000 the gamers,
to say nothing of the increase in value
Of lands, cheap lumber, provisions,
fuel, &c., SC. We expect to receive
some communications on this subject
from one or two of our residents who
are interested in this scheme.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

The few dollars expended by this
State, during the past year, in the gra-
tuituous distribution Of the State I'm
migration Pamphlets, = is Of incalcula-
BILE benefit, and we hope to see the
legislature make provisions for the con-
tinuation Of this good work. Every dol
lar expended in this direction will add
to the wealth and prosperity Of our
State, and prove . profitable invest
ment.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

Down in Scott Co., a minister drove
sixteen miles. on bitter cold day,
married a couple, and got ''stood off"
for his fees. Well bet that the groom
had a box of cigars, little brown jug.
and other extras, even if the poor par
son had to take his in wind.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

A paper suggests "that to prevent
body snatching, nitroglycerine, or some
other explosive, be placed in the coffin
with the body" We object. for Bob
Ingersolls sake; it would hasten the
resurrection.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

According to correspondent in the
Swift Co. Advocate the Murphey
family are so numerous that it is neces-
sary to number them. The writer
apologies in the following manner:
In speaking of the suit against the school
district last week, we inadvertently spoke
of Mr. Murphy No. 5. This was mistake,
it is No 9 who is doing the having. Mr..
Murphey No. 5 is man who strictly at
tends to business, and has no occasion to
go to law with any one.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

Are we to have fire company, or
not! This is an important question
for every citizen to ask himself, and it
is one that cannot be put off; it must
be decided promptly, and we would
urge every resident, merchants, law
yers, tradesmen, in fact every body
that has a dollar invested, to take
personal interest in this matter. 1t is
criminal to have so little prote ction
from our greatest peril, when few dol
/ lars ju,liciously expended would lessen,
if it did not entirely remove the i'm
pending danger. We are not adyocat-
ing this measure because it is hobby,
we are not exposed to greater danger
/ than Others, neither are we writing for
the sake of saying something. We are
in earnest. Something must be done.
and done at once! five can only have
a temporary organization, let us have
it by all means. Any thing is great
ways ahead of nothing.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

Sheriff Mullen, Of Chippewa county,
toted OLAF Anderson, Of Benson, back
to Granite Falls. A young woman at
the latter place, wishing him to father
a small responsibility.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

Benson has already three BARRIERS,
and two more are expected. Well,
the average Bensonite has lots of cheek,
and in consequence the BARRIERS charge
by the acre, and do profitable bust
ness.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

r. w. Miller, of Ortonville, has re.
tired from the North Star. Messrs.
Hess & Tuttle will assume the manage
ment, with F. G.. futile as editor. /.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
Minneapolis Tribune.

Minneapolis Tribune
A cargo of Minnesota wheat has arrived
at Barcelona, Spain, the firstsAmerican
grain ever landed at that port, It consist
ed Ct 12, 900 bushels, and was transported
in All English vessel at a cost of $4,000, or
twenty five cents bushel. 1t was pro-
nounced equal to any wheat ever received
in Spain, and forthwith steps were taken 10
increase the importation direct from Ameri-
ca, notwithstanding the fact that Black Sea
wheat is much more accessible. 1t is a
pity that this trade cannot be increased so
that this country shall receive the utmost
benefit without paying twenty-five cents on
every bushel to English ship owners.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

Three years makes but little differ
ence in older communities, but on the
frontier the changes are more apparent.
Three years ago last Friday, dance
was held in the old Central house, in
which about ten or twelve couple par
ticipated, and it seemed then quite a
gathering. Only one set could Storm
on, at one time, in the old dining room,
then one of the largest rooms in town.
One yiolinist, or fiddler, perched in the
corner. and made music for the occa-
sion. The dance was public to all,
yet only the number above mentioned
were present, being very nearly every
young couple in town. Now note the
change, last Friday evening select par
ty composed Of the members and inyit-
ed guests Of the Masonic lodge, assem-
bled in one of our large halls, and al
01OASoA hOAAS WIZ HAeoSA9 C1ASC plAAS.
those invited, yet nearly one hundred
couples participated. The main hall
was devoted to the ceremonies of the
evening, and banquet was spread il
the hall adjoining. and over eighty
couples were seated at the tables al
one time. The change is remarkable
and wonderful, the ladies' toilets, thu
music. the well filled tables, the spa
cious well lit halls, the decorum, tn,
youth, beauty, and intelligence Of tn,
assemblage, demonstrated the astonish
ing changes year or two has made
Truly, this is a wonderful country. am
the rapid and unparalleled progress i
the growth and society Of this yillag
; during the short time named, is littl
less than marvellous.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

Hon. J. II. Stewart desires lis to
state, that to any parties making ap-
plication to him at Washington, by
postal card or letter, he viii forward
to their address, the Agricultural Re-
ports for 1876, or 1877, OR both
These reports contain much informa-
ton of practical value to farmers, or
others interested in agricultural mat
tiers, and they will do well to avail
themselves Of the offer.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

Mr.. Archibald Forbes, the special
correspondent of the London Daily
News. at the seat of war, has been
ordered down from the front, to Pesh-
awur, consequent upon his not writing,
or cabling. to please the General
(Browne) of the Division.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02


There has, for some time past, been
considerable talk about line Of rail-
road to run from a point on the Brain
ard Branch Of the Northern Pacific,
say Little Falls, Morrison Co., to the
Dakota line. The proposed ronte be-
ing through Morrison, Todd, Douglas.
Pope, Stevens, Big Stone, and Trav-
crse counties. There are many rea-
sons why such line should be built,
but to discuss them in detail would oc.
cupy more space than We can at pres,
ent spare. Among the many advanta.
ges Of such line, VIC might mention
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

4 country doctor recently announced
that he had changed his residence to
the neighborhood Of the church-yard.
and hoped that it would prove conye.
nient to his numerous patients.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

Wheat at Glyndon is quoted in the
News. at IS and 70 cents. We would
ask the farmers of this county if it is
not high time to have direct road to
Lake Superiorl "It's got to come 2
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

Friendship. The water that flows
from spring does not freeze in the
coolest winter; and those sentiments
of true friendship which flow from the
heart, cannot be frozen by adversely.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

In answer to the question, els it
likely that the Hastings & Dakota R.
R. viii be built on the east side of Big
Stone lake," The Pioneer Press an
swers: eve think it more likely that
that the Hastings & Dakota railroad
will be built on the west side of Big
Stone lake, but are not informed of the
plans of the Company which controls
II -
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

A project is on foot to form new
county out of parts of Lac qui Parle,
Yellow Medicine and Lincoln counties.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
Repor, OF the Board OF Audit.

To the Beard of County Commissioners of
Stevens County, State of Minnesota:
The undersigned, Board Of Auditors of
said county, have this day examined the
books, accounts, and vouchers Of the
Treasurer of said county, and find charge
able to him the following sums, to-wit:
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

Anexchange sagely remarks: "Ey-
cry thing has gone wrong with A. 7.
Stewards affairs since his death. If the
old man been alive, the st. Mark
church-yard affair would never have
occurred.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

The Canadian Pacific branch rail-
way charge fifty dollars per car, from
Emerson to St. Roniface, distance of
sixty three miles,
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

An exchange says can Arkansas
murderer shot man 'just to see him
kick" It's different up here: We
kick a man to see him shoot.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

Specie payments resumed to-day.
Hurrah! for Como, resumption.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

The Pioneer Press says; Hon. r.
Deakin is candidate for First Assist
ant Clerk Of the House of Representa-
tiycs.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

"a town is judged by its newspa-
pers "-Ex. Ahem! Morris must be
held in high estimation.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

The wagon brake swindlers are
prowling through the country, and
cheating the unwary. Look out for
them!
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

did any one ever see the bust of a
Savings Bank" We think not, and
vet some have felt it.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
REAL ESTATE
Il O r s "A T. II
A Splendid Opportunity to get
Land Cheap, and on
Good Terms I!
The undersigned has Large Quantity
of Land For Sale, in
STEVENS, POPE AND CHIP.
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 in Stecens County,
$500 Acres IN Pope County,
10000 Acres in Chippewa 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, 4 miles from Nor
ris with 80 acres plowed.
A house and two lots, in an eligible To-
catirn.
A house and two lots near the Court
House.
Several unimproyed 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, 1879-01-02

Grant for President in 1880, is the
cry of quite a number Of the leading
politicians.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

Willmar had 5000 fire last Friday.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

III OF Which IS Respectfully snbmltted.
A. J CoMsToCK,
Chairman Of Board Of Co Com,
HENRY BALDWIN,
Clerk Of District Court,
w. w. GRIswoLD,
County Auditor.
Morris, Mum, Dec "a, 1878.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

Alex. HI. Stevens has not been in
the House since he fell down the steps
of the capitol.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02

In Willmar, the Village Council have
fixed saloon licenses, for the ensuing
year, at $l25.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
Scott Co. Advocate.

Scott Co. Advocate.
They have "gander" parties up at Morris,
and the only semblance of the opposite sex
to be found among them is the editor of
the Tribune P. S.-Bro. Munro will
please take the foregoing as Christmas
"goak"
The foregoing is too good to loose,
even if it is at our expense, but, to be
Frank, Matchitt, we cannot.
Dispatch.
II is said that within three years Gin
cinnati brewer has given twelve hundred
kegs Of beer to charity.
AS charity begins at home, We
would ask: Did he drink it himself!
Swift Co. Advocate.
The editor of the Morris Tribune has dis.
covered new kind of water craft. 1t is
"a small skiff Of snow"
That's a wherry good Joke!
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-01-02
Is bullion any relation to John Bulls

Is bullion any relation to John Bull?
Willmar had 5000 fire last Friday.
Specie payments resumed to-day.
Hurrah! for Como, resumption.
/ Canadian papers state that Diphthe-
ria is raging in the Maritime Provinces.
American street cars are now run
ming in nearly every large city in the
world.
Grant for President in 1880, is the
cry of quite a number of the leading
politicians.
Alex. H. Stevens has not been in
the House since he fell down the steps
of the capitol.
In Willmar, the Village Council have
fixed saloon licenses, for the ensuing
year, at $l25.
The corporation of Dublin, Ireland,
will present General Grant with the
freedom of the city.
Ibid any one ever see the bust of a
Savings Bank We think not, and
yet some have felt it.
"a town is Judged by its newspa-
pers. Elk. Ahem! Morris must be
held in high estimation.
A project is on foot to form new
county out of parts of Lac qui Parle,
| Yellow Medicine and Lincoln counties.
The Marques of Lorne has been
presented with one hundred and thirty
nine addresses, since he landed at Hall
fax.
The wagon brake swindlers are
prowlinS through the country, and
cheating the unwary Look out for
them!
The Pioneer Press says; Hon. r..
Deakin is a candidate for First Assist
ant Clerk Of the House of Representa-
tiycS.
The Canadian Pacific branch rail.
way charge fifty dollars per car, from
Emerson to ST. Roniface, distance Of
sixty miles,
An exchange says can arkansas
murderer shot man 'just to see him
kick. It's different up here: We
kick a man to see him shoot.
The Douglas Co. News says it i,
rumored that the Alexandra ladie.
were to offer their New Years caller.
a glass Of water and blue ribbon.
r. w. Miller, of Ortonville, has re
tired from the North Star. Messrs
Hess & Tuttle will assume the manage
ment, with F. G. Tuttle as editor.
Sheriff Mullen, of Chippewa county
toted OLAF Anderson, Of Benson, back
to Granite Falls. A young woman a.
the latter place, wishing him to fathe
a small responsibility.
The Lac qui Parle Press intimate
that the inspector at the Montivedic
elevator is the wrong man for the posi-
ton, and says that wheat is bein,
driven away from that place.
4 country doctor recently announce,
that he had changed his residence t
the neighborhood Of the church-Yard
and hoped that it would prove conye
J nient to his numerous patients.
Wheat at Glyndon is quoted in tn
News. at IS and 10 cents. We woul
ask the farmers of this county if it
not high time to have direct road I
Lake Superior? ''It's got to come.
Friendship. The water that flow
from spring does not freeze in Il
coolest winter; and those sentimen
of true friendship which flow from Il
). heart, cannot be frozen by adversit,
Benson has already three barber
and two more are expected. We
4. the average Bensonite has lots of chez
and in consequence the BARRIERS char
by the acre, and do profitable bu
ness.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-08
Gardiner Local News.

4 third gentleman who died in this city
within a week. was Edward Adams. eldest
son of Joseph Adams. He was a man of ex-
cellent habits superior accountant. and a
genial companion. He has been out of health
for many years. but able to attend somew hat
to business, and has assisted his father a.
cashier in the Cobbossee National Bank for
several years. He was about AZ wears of age.
The Gardiner Band will give concert
levee and ball at johnson Hall, Wednesday
and Thursday evenings of this week Their
programme promises a rich treat to all lovers
of music and drama. Miss NJ. Stella Guibord
(of Boston,, soprano, will sing both evenings
Halls Band of Richmond. will assist in the
instrumental part of the entertainment. An
ice pitcher will be voted to some organization
and French clock will be given to the best
guesser of beans. We hope our citizens will
encourage the band by their presence and
money. The organization is composed OF
some of our best young men. and under the
able training and leadership of Mr.. Castaldin
are making rapid progress Give them full
house.
J. NJ. Larrabee, Esq, lost a valuable COW
Saturday morning. Her death was occasioned
by a stoppage or inflammation of the stomach
There were several installations last week
that we intended to have enjoyed, especially
the supper, which followed the rituaistic ser
vices. but that cold and sore throat were toe
much for us.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-08
General News.

In October and November ! ,25O, 900 bush
els of potatoes were shipped from Prince Ed
ward Island, and it is estimated that Nova
Scotia sent away as many more.
In the fashionable families of New York,
good looks is a recommendation for serv-
ing man, but, strangely enough, not for a wo-
man servant.
A deputy sheriff at Richmond Ky, being
unable to collect taxes from resident got a
third party to admire the residents teeth and
ask TO be shown them then darling forward
seized them. After living on soup for few
days the resident paid his taxes and redeemed
his property.
Forty acres of pigeons roost nightly in the
Indian Territory about 80 miles southwest of
Joplin, Mo. The hunters spend the night in
the wood and kill with shot-guns and clubs
till morning, when they load wagons with the
birds and drive away to sell the pigeons at
from ten cents to 20 cents dozen. Scores of
wagon loads have thus been disposed of, still
there is no apparent diminution in the num-
Der of the birds, nor do they fail to return
nightly to their roost
Bishop Bedell, of the Diocese of Ohio. ex-
planning the ceremony of the parent or guardi-
an ''giving away thebride' in the marriage GER
emony, said "The father reverently presents
his daughter, whom he has affectionatelv and
carefully reared, to the Church. and the min
lister of the Church, by certain interchange
of hands, gives the woman to the man, who
pledges his troth by the presentation of a
ring
Secretary Sherman has not much of a rep
utation for joking, but he got off s'good
one few days ago on one of the Washing
ton correspondents who was bothering him
for an item. ''By the way" said the Secre.
tary 'you know we shall not resume on the
LIST of January" ''What.' exclaimed the
scribe, pricking up his ears and clutching hi.
pencil in expectation of a startling bit OF
news. ''Why-why, what's the trouble, Mr.
Secretary" 1--WE can't resume on that date
you see, for the reason that the law has made
the first day of January legal holi-" Blu,
the reporter had vanished.
A story Of wonderful memory comes from
sydney, Australia. A prisoner set up in his
defence an abb, claiming that at the time OF
Inc robbery he was at home listening to the
recital of novel, "The Old Baron" by a
man named Lane, who had committed il.
with other works, 10 memory. Lanes recita-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1879-01-08
SpoOks mt the Capital.

The meeting Of Congress is eagerly looked
forward to in one quarter at least, for it will
bring a sense of deep relief to the members
of the Democratic reenback combination in
the Maine legislature. The presence of Sen
ator Blaine at Augusta frightened and dis
tfessed them. They feared that he might sal
" out, like the old giant from his cave, and
gobble up dozen or two representatives for
lunch ms they were vending their way to the
State House. No man vet dares to go alone.
The trembling ones travel in groups, and
even then they shy and take TO the horse-path,
as they go by Mr. Blaine's house. Like Col
eridge's man they walk in fear and dread. and
having once turned round walk on and turn
no more the head, for fear frightful fend
doth close behind them tread.
The impression prevails in Augusta that
there is perfect network of mines under the
city that torpedoes are placed underground
in all sorts of unexpected places, and that
the coaltionists must tread very carefully or
they will be blown up-as indeed they will be,
bv indignant constituents. Some of the
members. it is said, carry glass insulators
about their persons. SO as to guard against
the passage of electricity One was discov-
ed in the library the other day asking for a
treatise on defense against torpedoes. An
other was seen searching for Viollet-le-Duc's
book on fertilization. 1t is firmly believed
by many that gunpowder is slowed in the
basement at the capitol as it was under the
old Parliament house. and that Mr. Blaine
stands like Guy Fawkes ready to touch it off.
The line of the underground passage between
his house and the capitol is indicated with
great confidence. 1t is thought by those
best-informed, that upon the reassembling of
the Legislature an appropriation for defen-
sive purposes will be pressed-the money
to be deducted from the school fund. Adu-
tant- General Leavitt is expected to look
sharply after his department and see that
nothing is wanting in case il is found neces-
sary TO call upon the militia. All ideas Of
reducing the military appropriation have been
abandoned and the big guns about the State
House will be put in order.
Nor is Mr.. Blaine alone feared The Re
publican Senate is an object of distrust. II
is not believed the Senators will resort to
arms, but their exercise of the peaceful arts
is feared Every movement they make, every
vote they pass is suspiciously scrutniZed. If
the Senate, having no business to do and
awaiting the dilatorv action of the House,
adiourns, whispers of dark plot are heard.
If the Senate after the usual custom sets
day after which petitions shall not be re
ceived, hints of danger to the republic are
thrown ont. If the Senate indicates choice
between newspapers the House suspects that
Our liberties are menaced. and goes into long
but not animated debate over the proper
course to pursue. 1t is the fable of the hares
and the ristling leaves over again. Mean
while our people are waiting for our Repre-
sentatives to get over their fright and go to
work. Portland Press.