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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20
The Village of Motley.

The editor of the Wadena Tribune
recently visited tho wide-awake villa &c
of Motley, in the northwestern part
of Morrison county, and he published
the following account Of what he OBJ
served there: -.
Last Tuesday we made little trip to
Motley and was very much pleased to
note the improvements that had taken
place within the past year. OF course
the first one we met was the pleasant
and genial station agent and lightning
manipulation, H. Hawkins, who looks
we'll to the interests Of the N. P. r.
r. Co. at that place. Motley has just
formed new township organization
and is now voting precinct in Nor
rison Go. There are two general stores,
we'll stocked and dong good business,
one owned by F. A. Schaefer, and the
other by Hartshorn l. Mcmillan, one
hotel, a large grain ware house and al
so a large steam saw>mill just north Of
the station. The warehouse is owned
by Messrs. Chandler, Fisher and 4
Wait, of Long Prairie, who during
the past fail season, shipped about
$50 car loads Of wheat from this point
and who have now in store in theil
warehouse 1900 bushels Of wheat t.
be shipped in the spring. MI. Schaef:
er also informed Us that there was some
ten or fifteen thousand bushels yet t
come in from Long Prairie and vicin'
ity. Mr.. 81. B. Morrison, last April
commenced the erection Of a steam
saw-uaill, which was soon at work cut
ting out lumber. We visited the mil
10 company with Mr., Morrison, ant
be pointed ont to Us improvements he
is going to make; one is more pow
erfnl engine which will nearly doubl'
the capacity of his mill. He is ais
building piers IN the Grow Wing, an
| will construct . boom that will hold
million feet Of logs Mr.. N. informs .
that be win put 10 about two nill,o'
feet Of logs 10 the river, which hepro
poses 70 cut out at his mill the com
ing season. Hn mill and lunbsrin,,,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20
Attention Farmers.

Attention Farmers.
A new and early variety of Spring
called
BLANDIN FIFE WHEAT,
successfully raised on the farm Of
James jerks, Clearwater, MINI, and
after thorough experimenting is now
offered for sale in limited quantities
for seed only. This wheat was exhib-
tied at the great
Minneapolis Fair of 1878
in competition with twenty-six other
one.busbel samples, and was called by
. Experts the very Best. 80.
It only missed the first premium on
account Of there being one sample that
was harder and nearly as good berry.
It natures in from -,
Six to Fifteen Days Earlier !.
than other varieties, yields equally az
we'll, and makes . 1925 z. -. ~
Superior Quality Of Family Flour,
-. y )
By its early maturing the farme,
raising It may sometimes avoid the
losses by extreme hest and : storms
which cost the State many thousand.
Of bushels in the year 1878 CORES.
poudence solicited Circulars &c
furnished on application. Address
|JAAxs jerks, Clearwater, MINI. I:
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20
PROBATE NOTICE.
Little Falls. MINI.

ROBATE NO1ICE. -
y
e County % Of @ Mors;sen. S. i
In Probate Court. Special Term, February
10th, 1879. In the matter Of the estate Of
Karl Hauer, Deceased. y.
Whereas, An instrument in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament Of
Karl Hauer, deceased, late of said County,
has been delivered to this Court; ...g<
And Whereas, Theresie Hauer, sen., wife Of
the deeeased, has fled Herewith her petition,
representing among other things that said
Karl Hauer died in said County on the 18th
day of August, 1878, testate, and that said Pc
titioner is the wife and person named in said
last will and testament, and praying that the
said instrument may be admitted to probate,
and that letters testamentary be to her issued
thereon H.. ,,sG~ g.. -. =. .<2zss- 49,
It Is Ordered, That the proofs of said in
strument, apd the said petition, be beard be-
fore this Court, at the Probate Office in said
County, on the Sd day Of March, A. D. 1879,
b ut 10 o'clock in the forenoon, when al con-
cerned may appear and contest the probate Of
said instrument. - IN ~. - 5s=$zss
And it is further Ordered, That public no.
tice.o the time and place Of said hearing be
given to al persons interested, BY publication
Of these orders for three weeks excessively
previous to said day Of hearing, in tho Little
Falls Transcript, . newspaper printed and
Published ct Little Falls IN said County.
= Is ,.=.,.'. ,'.'.z PETER NEWMAN.
l= ..E :. . zZs = X. ~. Judge 81 Psobate
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

From the Pioneer Press,
1t is said that the once well~known
Brick Pomeroy has gone back to La
Crosse poor as church mouse, and
has rented apartments in a building
owned by his wife, from whom he was
divorced under not very creditable
aircumstances-toh himself.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

A Boston physician announces that
kissing is unhealthy. Nonsense He
was probable caught by his wife while
kissing the servant girl.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20
Tax Notice.

Notice is hereby given that all per-
sonal property taxes must be paid be-
fore the First day Of March, instead
Of the First day Of February, 1879, or
the same will be collected by distrain
as required by law, also 5 per cent
will be added.
Dated at Little Falls, Minnesota,
February 9th, A. D. 1879.
". T. LAMBERT,
Treasurer of Morrison County.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Senator Simmons introduced bill
on the 18th inst. to authorize Morris
son county and the town Of Little
Falls to issue bonds to build free
bridge across the Mississippi river at
Little Falls.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20
Smoked and Fresh Sausage at
L. WoRTH1NGToN & Co.'s.

A western lawyer included in his
bill against his Client. "To waking
up in the night and thinking about
your case, 49,"
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

MEAT MARKELL have secured
the services Of Mr.. J. S. Smith, a first
class butcher from LeSueur county. to
take charge of my meat market, and I
am selling the best quality of meat
cheap. and skilfu]ly cut to suit the
convenience Of the cook. Try it and
be convinced. L. VAsALY.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

From the Brainerd Tribune.
The Pioneer Press sneer,ng1y calls
the editors of the country papers who
do not support its candidate for gov
ernor, "Slocums," and the "Slocums''
have written the editor of the P. p
down an egotistical ass. From this
distance it would appear that the P. P.
is not helping it's candidate much.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

The St. Paul Globe of Monday last
gave the following biographical sketch
of the Hon. A. NJ. Fr,dley, the present
representative Of this legislative dist
riot: = :.
Hon, A. M. Fridley, Becker, sher>
burne county, was born in Steuben
county,N. Y, May !, 1918. His faith
er was halter, but died when the SUBJ
ject Of this sketch was an infant, leav-
ing him in. early life to care for him.
self, which had a. tendency to develop
those self-dependent qualities that in
later years served him so admirably.
Until 81 years of g. he attended
school some, worked on a farm and in
the lumber woods. After attaining
his majority he was appointed collect
or Of the port Of Corning in his native
State, and there he was married, Nov,
1889, to Miss Betsy Ann Wickham.
In 1851 he was appointed agent Of the
Winnebago Indians, at Long Prairie,
Todd county, MINI, which position
he held during President Fillmore's
administration. That year be was ad-
mitted to the bar in this State; 1864
elected sheriff Of Ramsey county 1855
Was member Of the territorial legis-
lature, and in the lower branch of the
State legislature 1869>7O>71, and he
comes again this winter at the.ripe age
Of almost 81 years. Mr.. Fridley is an
extensive land owner, and cultivates
500 acres This last season he had
500 acres in corn; Ills arrival in
| Minnesota bears date April II, 1851.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

L. Worthing,on & Go. want all the
Hides in the country, for which they
will pay the highest market price.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

On TnesdaY last Mr.. Fl. i. White
started 70 Wisconsin to purchase an
engine and machinery for the new
essh, blind and door factory which be
intends to build ID Little Falls the
coming sea,on. 10 Win probably put
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20
Births and Deaths.

The following table shows the number
Of births and deaths in each town in
Morrison county during the year 1878:
Mr.. F. N. Foster, who furnished the list
for us, says that it is significant fact
that the principal increase Of males has
been in Democratic families.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

All persons Indebted to me are here
by notified that if their accounts With
me are not settled by March list, 1879,
said accounts will be placed in the
hands of an attorney for collection.
H. J. BREDFELD.
Little Falls, February 18th, 1879.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

just received, full line Of Winter
OVercoats, which I am selling from
five dollars up. Come and see them.
LEON HOUDE.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

I will sell the balance o. my stock
Of Winter Caps at cost for the next 80
days. LEON HouDE.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

The Hon. lgoatius Dounelly and
others wilt arrive hele at noon to-day
to take evidence in the contested cleo
ton case Of Donnelly vs.. Washburn. =
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

11on Moses Lafond has delivered.
here and at Motley, nearly 10000
ruilroad ties this winter.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Bring in your Beef, either dressed
or on foot. l.. Worthington & Go.
want it.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

James Green and Henry Myers are
building bridge across Swan River
about seven miles from Little Falls.
1t is their own private property.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

The young folks on the west side
had a dance at Porter's Hotel last
night.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Five barrels Of coa' to poor wid>
ow IS worth two boxes of sermons on
charity.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

The Time is Coming
To use Paints, Oils, and White Lead.
We always nave large stock on hand.
MAURIN Il MEDvED.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20
At Cost.

I will close out my Buffalo Over
coats at Cost. Now is your time to
get bargain. Come and see me.
LEON HoUDE.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

We have a large stock of Gloves,
Mitens and Blanke. Goods. which We
will sell regardless Of cost. Come and
price them. H..
L. WoRTH1NGroN T. Co.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Senator Simmons came up from St.
Paul on Saturday last, and returned
on Monday.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Go to L. Worthiugton & Co.'s 70,
your Gloves and Mi{teus. They have
large assortment and can suit you
all.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

We are selling Furniture at very
low prices. Call and examine our
stock. = MAURIN & MEDVED.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Over>shoes and all kinds of Winter
Shoes cheaper than ever at III
49, LEON HoUDE's.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

IF you want the best Sc. Cigar in
town, 90 to HouDE's.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Brushes for paint, cloth, stoves,
scrubbing and whitewash. very cheap
ct MAURIN & MEDvED's.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

in two run Of stone and grind -four
and feed. He will also have 4 lumber
yard, and keep everything ordinarily
used in constructing buildings. +
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Best White Lime for $500 pei
barrel at L. WoRTHrNGToN & Co.'s.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Bring in your Beet, either dressed
or on foot. l.. >Worthington & Co.
want it. ID
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Captain Taylor, of St. Cloud, was in
town last Saturday and Sunday.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Call on US for Trunks and Valises,
ifyou want cheap ones.
MAURIN & MEDyED.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

We are selling the best 5 cent Ci>
gar insthe county. Calland try them
and you will be convinced.
:. s ts.sss MAURIN Il MEDyED.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

We will pay the highest price fer.
Furs and Hides. We want all that
comes in town.: ..sv ~r.>. H. -
= - ~. MAURIN e. MEDyED. Is.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20
LOCAL ITEMS. I
Fresh Fish at LEON HouDE's.

Antoine BissoUs family are all re-
covering rapidly.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Highest cash price paid for Furs
and Hides at
L. WoRrH1NdTON & Co.'s.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Mrs. J. G. Sumner is lying very low
with inflammation of the mucous mem>
brane Of the bronchial tubes.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Leon Houde IS paying the highest
price in Cash for Wheat. Do not fail
to see him before you sell.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Just received, large lot of Cook,
ing Stoves, cheap for cash.
MAURIN & MEDyED.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Stop at the Minnesota House when
you ale in St Cloud.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Bring in your Beef, either dressed
or on foot. L. Worthington & Co..
want it.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

We are paying the the highest
prices for farm produce.
MAURlN & MEnvED.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

ifyou want common or fine Table
Cutlery, call on US aud we will supply
It. MAURIN 4 MEDvED.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Do not ask for goods on time. We
will sell strictly for cash after this
date. MAURrN & MEDVED.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20
EurS and Hides.

EurS ana HIDES.
l will pay the highest price in cash
for Furs and Hides. LEON HoUDE.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

The next meeting Of the Literary
Association will not be held next Mon
day evening, but will be deferred to a
more convenient time.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20
D.. . ;5 Tf !, - $500 s: i / -
j. II. PANGBURN,
MILLWRIGHT,

Will be in Little Falls April LIST, 1879. and
will furnish Plans and Estimates, will also
contract. with those wishing to build, for the
Improved Corliss Engine, also for the Best
Automatic Cutoff Engines, also the best quick
running Cutoff Balance Slide Valve Engines,
revolutions guaranteed at from 800 to 500 per
minute, also the best Turbine Water-wheels
now made, Flour and Saw Mill Machinery Of
every description from the most reliable man
ufaoturers west Of New York. Every article
is warranted and is sold at lower price than
any man can buy on single order, FOR THE
REASON that I make hundreds of orders while
the mill owner makes but one.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Persons knowing themselves to be
indebted at this Office are hereby noti>
fed that we must have our pay.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Snow Flake Baking Powder at
MAUR1N & MEDvED.
MARKET REPORT.
Corrected weekly, by LEON HouDE,
GENERAL dealer in grain and merchandise.
Wheat, No. l, zoe.
2, 60a62s.
Oats, Csc.
Potatoes, SOC.
Beans, $l.10
Barley, 38c.
Eggs, 124c. per dozen.
Butter, 12a15c.
Green Hides, &c.
Hay, $5.ooa$6.0o per ton.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20
Potatoes wanted at
MAUR1N & MEDvED's.

VIM. Butler keeps the entire series
of Merrill school books for sale at his
store.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Address: r. S. & A. p. LACEY,
PATENT ATTORNEYS,
No. 604 F Street, WASHINGTON, D. c.,
Nearly Opposite Patent Office.
Arrears Of Pay, Bounty s. Pensions.
We have Bureau in charge Ct experienced
lawyers and clerks, for prosecution of all Sol
diers Claims, Pay, Bounty and Pensions. As
we charge no fee unless successful, stamps for
return postage should be sent us.
49,. R. S. / A. P. LACEY,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Mr.. and Mrs j. NJ. 1hornton's baby
is very i'll with lung fever, also Mr..
and Mrs. N. Fabin's baby, and Mr..
and Mrs. Hausman's little boy.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

We are agents for the Monitor and
the Laraway 4 King Flows, either for
cross blowing or breaking. the best in
the market. MAUR1N & MEDvED.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Go to L. Worthington & Co.'s and
get Crescent Axe.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Send US description of your Invention, Civ
ing your idea in your own language, and we
will give an opinion as to patentabili'y, with
full instructions, charging nothing for our ad-
vice. Our book, GLOW to procure Patents"
about the Patent Laws, Patents, Caveats,
Trade Marks, their costs, &C., sent free on re-
quest.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

Don't forget to call around and ex-
anime L. Worthington 4 Co.'s new
line of Pocket and Table Cutlery.
All goods warranted.
Mr.. James w. Napier left Little
Falls for Aliens Hill, N. Y, Oh Tues
day last, but intends to return and To-
cate here in few naonths.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20

j. P. FARLEY,
JAS. W. DORAN, Gent Manager.
Gen'l Freight and Ticket Agent.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1879-02-20
RAIIROA DS.
1879.

Through trains for St. Cloud, MeIross, sauk
Rapids, Brainsrd, Bismarck, Deadwood, and
all points on Northern Pacific Z. r.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1879-09-25
~s1ss q essi:.J sx!ss...

The custom practicea in France. Of
allowing the wife SO many franc. a
month or year as pin-money.' 10 use
As she pleases, is one that should be
generally adopted. especially in the
United States. On the farm the care
aud profits Of some. il not all the poul-
Try, could be very properly transferred
10 the women Of the household. The
care Of poultry is q business naturally
adapted TO women, as it requires pa
thence and attention, and 1T the same
time, kindness and gentIeness. traits too
often lacking in the sterner sex. There
is no event Ia connecting with poultry
raising, during the whole year, which
has not its interest for those who CAFE
for the innocent creatures OF the farm
yard, whether it be feeding the CRATE
ful bipeds. gathering the eggs, hs,ching
the chickeBs. or reducing tho fiocks in
the fall to suit Winter quarters. all have
their charm, and excite the interest and
sympathy Of their faithful attendants
There is much complaint among phys.
biologists that American ladies lose
health and beauty earlier than they
ought for want OF sufficient ous-ol-doou
air and exercise; and this occupation
has, among its other benefits. that oil
sending them daily abroad into the
pure, outer air, and inciting love for
rural, natural beauty not found among
those whom no such duty tempts from
the hreside, l-Poxlfyy World.