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The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1879-11-29
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Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
From ROyaltOn.
Royalton, July %, 1879.

Royalton, July %, 1879.
Editor of the Transcript;
Mrs Bradford Lufkin, of Motley,
formerly Of this place was IN town
yesterday.
Wheat is looking we'll and the
farmers are busy preparing to harvest,
which will probably begin in a few
days. Some estimate their crop as
high as thirty bushels per acre. We
hope they may not be disappointed.
The friends of Francis Henenlotter,
who was seriously injured by beng
thrown against the handle of cult,
vator, will be pleased to learn that he
has so far recovered as to be able to
be out.
j. A. Tierney, Esq, of Iowa, ar
rived in town on Saturday last to
make a short visit with his family,
who are spending the summer with
Mr.. J ohm G. Higgins.
The announcement a few weeks
ago of the building Of new steam
saw mill on Platte river by J. D. Lo-
gan & Co., is no donbt still fresh in
the minds OF" your readers. We are
now pleased to inform them that the
mill was completed last Monday and
everything put in running order. A
little before noon Mr.. Matthew
Ganett, the gentlemanly engineer, for
merly with Mr.. Logan in Middlesex,
Pa, went to work getting up steam
and in short time the engine was in
motion and the busy hum Of the saw
was heard for some distance. But
little or no alteration will be needed az
1 the saving was very satisfactory.
There is at present several hundred
thousand feet Of lumber in the boom,
and the saving will commence imme'
diately. It is very evident that Mr..
Logan we'll understands his business
and we congratulate ourselves that the
right man is in the right place: There
was quite sesatios at the depot just
as the 1910 train had passed owe,
Platte river. A terrible whistline
was heard, and all rushed to see who
was killed or whose cattle were being
butchered, but it was sood ascertained
that the noise came from the mill.
"OMEaA."
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

Yesterday afternoon while James
Brown, the livery man, was having
some goods loaded into wagon at the
depot, barrel fell out Of the front
end of the wagon and caused the
horses to start suddenly. His son
Daniel, aged about twelve years, fell
out Of the wagon, and one of the
wheels passed over his head, knocking
out one or two teeth and bruisiug him
very severely. His injuries are
light in comparison with what might
naturally be expected under such cir
oumstances.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

George Geissel, merchant Of Two
Rivers, has found it necessary to in
crease the size of his building, in Or
der to meet the demands of his rapid
ly increasing business. In the first
place he will have a good cellar made
with stone walls, and he will then add
thirty feet to the length of the build
ing, and have the work finished up in
good style. We learn that he is buy
ing considerable wheat, even at this
time Of year, as he ships two car loads
this week and will ship more in a few
days. This encouraging condition Of
his business is said to be due to square
dealing, and to his evident determin>
alton to do even more for his patrons
than strict justice requires.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

From the Boston Advertiser lRep.)
Many Of the prominent Republican
leaders do not count confidently upon
electlng their candidate for governor
by the people. At the best they ex-
pect to carry the legislature and to
choose MI. Davis in that way, while
they entertain some hope Of giving
him : popular majority. As for a
full reversal Of the result Of last Sep.
tember and q restoration Of the polit-
ical situation to what it was in and be.
fore 1877, and there are very few in.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

By an oversight last week we failed
to state that President Hayes has ten
dered Ex-Governor Ramsey, of MINES
sofa, the position Of Secretary Of War,
when McCrary leaves it. IF McCrary
fails to be confirmed to the judgeship
for which he has been nominated,
Ramsey will also fail to become Secre~
tary of War.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

On Friday last Henry Oleson, post
master at Elm Dale, Morrison county,
met with a serious accident. He was
in his pasture where his cattle were en-
closed when he noticed that bull,
which he had been working along with
an OK for some time, was coming at
him at a furious rate. Before Mr..
Oleson could get out Of the way or do
anything in defense, the bull tossed
him in the air repeatedly, and the
last time Mr.. Oleson fortunately fell
outside the pasture fence. He had
two ribs broker, the flesh of one of
his legs fearfally torn, and: received
serious internal injuries. He is now
expected to recover, though his recov>
cry Is not certain. Recently three Of
his children died with diphtheria, and
he had just recovered from that dis.
ease when this accident occurred.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

We are much pleased to announce
that grain elevator will be immedi>
ately built in Little Falls, by g. s.
Barnes & Co., grain buyers. It will
be built 125 feet south of the depot.
The grounds were examined and the
location fixed a few days ago by some
men sent here for that purpose, and
Superintendent Towne has given Mr.
Harker. the station agent here, in
structions in regard to the delivery Of
the material for the construction Of
the building. We have not learned
the capacity designed for the new el>
evator, but understand that it will be
large enough to meet all demands this
season.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

Mr.. Abercrombie, civil engineer on
the survey Of the Little Falls & Dako~
ia railroad, showed Us the plat Of the
proposed line as far as Sank Centre,
and expressed the belief that the road
will be built in almost-a a straight line,
only thirty~two miles in length. He
says that the features Of the country
along this direct line are very favor
able for railroad construction.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
WANTED.-Beef Cattle at
L. G. WoRTH1NGToN & Co.'S.

Sheriff Hayes conducted the auction
sale Of personal property for W. R.
Page, in Two Rivers, on Monday last,
and reports that the property sold for
all that it was worth, and Mr.. Page is
well satisfied with the result.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

The Goulet Bros. procured the SER
vices Of . competent engineer to de-
termine the amount Of fall of the wa
ter at the rapids in the Mississippi riv-
or, 81 miles above Little Falls, where
they we're intending to build q Touring
and saw mill. The fall was found to
be entirely inadequate, only amounting
to three feet and three inches. The
Goulet Bros. have abandoned the in.
tention Of building . mill at that place.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

We are now keeping constantly on
hand different kinds Of meat, such as
Veal, Mutton and Beef, and can fill
all orders for large or small quantities
Persons desiring shipments made will
be promptly supplied on receipt o.
their orders. A fine lot of Sausage
always on hand. Our market is or
First street, Little Falls, adjoining
Narcotics tin shop.
SMITH & NICHOLS.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
MAURIN & MEDvED's.

We learn from the Todd County
Argus that Peter Horner, of the town
Of Ward, Todd county, committed SUI
iclde on Saturday last, by stabbing
himself eight times with large butch>
er knife. He was temporarily insane.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

E. D. Tingle, Esq.,, has been en-
gagged as Principal of the Little Falls
Graded School for the ensuing fall and
winter. Miss Minnie Taylor will have
charge of the lower department.
School will begin early in September.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
The very best Lard Oil for farm
machinery is sold very cheap at
RHODES & WETZEL's.

Breyer's Comedy Company will ex>
hibit at the Court House next Satur-
day evening. This company is
recommended as first class in every
respect by the newspapers where they
have acted, incomparably superior to
the Dick Oglesby troupe. Admission
35 ots., reserved seats so cts. Doors
open at Z o'clock, curtain rises at 8.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

T. E. Doten has been troubled for
some time with a hair in his lungs,
which threatened serious consequences.
The hair was accidentally inhaled
some time ago. Last week: he forta>
nately coughed it up
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL AT
ST. CLOUD, MINI.

Fall Term-Opens Aug: 20, 1879.
Winter Term-Opens Nov. IL, 1879.
Spring Term-Opens Feb. 81, 1879.
Elementary Course, two years. Ad-
vanced Course, three years. Tuition free
to all who engage to teach two years in
the State. -
Terms of Model and Preparatory De-
partments same as above. Tuition, $l2
per year.
For particulars and further informa,
tion apply to D. Il. KIEHLE,
PRINCIPAL.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
Important to Farmers.

I am selling the Marsh Harvester,
the Harvester King and the Crane
Binder to farmers in all parts of the
county. The most experienced farm>
ers buy the most readily. These MAJ
chimes are conceded to be the best in
use. Call at my headquarters in Lit
tie Falls and examine for yourselves.
F. HAIL..
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

IF the weather continues favorable,
the aggregate amount of wheat raised
in Morrison county this year will not
be less than ESQ, 900 bushels.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

W. R. Page, Of Two Rivers, has
sold his farm, and intends to start for
Montana on Monday next. He will
go with team and wagon as far as Bis
marck, and by boat the balance of the
distance. He will take his family
with him.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

From the Pioneer Press, July 20.
Mr.. Leon Houde, leading mer>
chant Of Little Falls, was in St. Paul
yesterday, and he gave the reporter a
glowing account Of the crop prospects
in Morrison and adjacent counties.
An unusally large acreage is devoted
to wheat, and with reasonable wealth.
er twenty-five bushels per acre will be
brought into the granaries ofthe grow
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Root are the
proprietors of a fine u pound 10y,
who became a resident of this village
last Sunday morning.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

The new business card Of A: F.
Story, Esq.,, appears in another COL
umn. Ho is spoken Of by all who
know him as q gentleman Of excellent
character, and as lawyer of high at
tainments. His Office is at the Court
House, and his family will probably
occupy the dwelling house owned by
O. W. Sylvester. He expects to move
his family from st. Cloud to thus place
next week.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

On Monday last John MoDougall,
Of Bellevue, shot himself in his right
leg while. praoticing with small re-
volver. q The ball lodged in the back
part Of the knee, among the large ar
teries. Sunday evening John came to
Little Falls for surgical treatment,
and DIS. Guernon and McMarnis
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

probed for the bali, but found that it
had penetrated to point from which
it would not be safe to undertake to
remove it. John still carries the ball
as slight reminder Of the necessity
Of properly observing the Sabbath.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
BRA1NEkD AND FARGO DIVISION.

DAKOTA DIVISION.
WEST. RAsF
10. s.lop.m. Fargo, ar. e.55 p. m.
le. l.55 p. m. jamestown, 10. l.3o D. m.
ar. 7.10p.m. Bismarck, le. 7.45 q, m.
Daily except Sundays. Meals.
Connects at St. Paul and Minneapolis with
trains East and South; at st. Cloud with
trains for Melrose and the Sauk Valley; 1t
Brainerd trains make close connections to and
from Duluth and to and from the West and
South.
Connection with St. Paul trains at N. p.
Junction st. Paul d Pacific Railroad trains
at Glyndon for Fishers Landing, Fort Garry
and the British Possessions; at Bismarck with
Stages for Standing Rock, Fort Rice, Berth
old, Fort Keough, and other points IN Monta-
ma also with N. W. Stage and Express Co.'S
line to Deadwood City and all points in the
Black Hills; also with Missousi River Steam
ers for Fort Benton and all points on tho Mis-
souri, and Yellowstone Rivers.
April 21st, 1879. H. E. SARGENT,
Genl Manager, St. Paul.
g. G. sANBORN, II. A. TOWNE,
Gen'lFrt and Ticket Ag't. Superintendent,
st. Paul. Brsinerd.
100000 Acres
the Land Department. Reduced rates of fare
and freight to actual settlers.
Full information given upon application to
JAMES B. Power, Genl Agent, At As jackson
street, st. Paul, OF Brainerd, MINI.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
Notice..

Little Falls, Minn., July Is, 1870.
Ny wife, Hattie Honeycutt, having
left my bed and board without sufficient
cause, I hereby notify all whom it may
concern that I will not pay any debts
contracted by her.
G.. II, HOHEYCurT.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

St. Cloud parties wishing to buy
$15 or $50 worth of Clothing, Boots
and Shoes, Hats and Caps, &c., can
pay their expenses to Little Falls and
save money by buying Of Rhodes &
Wetzel.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

EsTRAY N0TICE.-A three year old
steer, nearly white and with red spots, very
breachy, came on my premises near Little Tex
as on the 18th day Of July, 1879. The owne1
il requested to prove property, pay charges
and take it away. HENRY GREEN.
Little Texas, Minn., July ~, 1879.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

Morrison County is one of the best
agricultural counties in the State, as
shown by the reports Of the State
Commissioner of statistics for a series
Of years.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

Paul Noe, of Two Rivers, brought
his son, aged about fourteen years, to
this village on Thursday last, to be
doctored for badly swelled leg. The
swelling decreased, and the boy was
taken home on Sunday last.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
NOTICE..

All persons are warned against cutting
hay on railroad lands without written
permit. Permits will be given on appli-
cation to j. D. Harker, Little Falls; Ly-
man Aver, of Belle Prairie; or Robert
Brown, of Royalton.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

Narcisse Gravel has finished build.
ing the new picket fence around Court
House square, and that part of town
now looks much better.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

There was decidedly perceptibla
influx Of mosquitoes at the Episcopal
church during service last Monday
evening.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
MARKET REPORT.

Corrected weekly, by LEON HouDE
general dealer in grain and merchandise
Wheat, No. l, $50.
2, 74a78o.
Oats, 400.
Potatoes, 30c.
Beans, $3.50
Barley, $50.
Eggs, 124c. per dozen.
Butter, 10a12c.
Green Hides, DC. ;
Hay, $5.00a$6 90 per ton.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

Leon Houdc's new telephone, reach>
ing from bis store to the depot, is in
good, working order. 1t is a more
expensive and much better one than
the one he put up couple of months
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

The village marshal appears to be
the leading man Of Little Falls, at
least he is occasionally seen leading
tramps out of the village.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

Henry Rasicot declares that the
Fort Ripley reservation will beat any
other part of the State this season on
the yield of wheat per acre, and be
ought to know.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

DR.. Guernon, pension examining
surgeon, has received notice of the
adjustment of biennial examinations
of pensioners.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
superior to the old fashioned metal
whipping, which is not flexible.

A new and important project for
building steam Touring mill in Little
Falls is now on foot, but We are dot
authorized to give the details until the
arrangements are definitely made.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
The Tr.nth win Ont

The Truth Will Out.
You can buy Ready Made Clothing
and Boots and Shoes cheaper of
Rhodes & Wetzel than in St. Cloud.
One>fourth saved by buying at home.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

The addition to MORN & Narcotics
billiard hall will be finished in about
three weeks, and they will have one of
the finest halls in the upper country.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

The appearance Of Jonathan Tay-
lor's residence is greatly improved by
the new siding and painting that have
been done and by the alterations that
have been made.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

Father A. A. Richard, q highly
educated priest and eloquent speaker,
has taken charge Of the churches at
Little Falls, Belle Prairie and Brain
erd.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
We will close out our Ladies' and
Gentlemen's Straw Hats at cost.
MAURIN & MEDVED.

Philip Gross, of Two Rivers, was Of
iered So, 500 in cash for his farm the
other day, but he wants $4,000. he
contemplates selling out and building
q large hotel in Little Falls.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

Thanks to A. Champion for fine
lot Of new potatoes also to Mrs. J. H.
Irish for some delicious tubers of the
same kind.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

AVERAGE FOR THE FIVE YEARS.
Morrison, 1905 bushels Stearns, 1l.89
bushels; Stevens, 1908; Douglas, 1898 :;
Pope, 1887; Winona, 1904 Goodhue,
18.45; State of Minnesota, l4.94.
1t is shown by the above table that
during the last five years for which re-
ports have been made by the Commis>
sioner of Statistics, Morrison county
has given an average yield Of wheat
of over a bushel an acre more than the
average in the State; and about so per
cent more than that of several neigh
boring counties which have high re-
pute as to agricultural capacity. Nor
rison is little ahead of Winona coun-
ty, and is only "a bushels behind
Goodhue. But 1t should be remem>
bered that in Goodhue and other coun>
ties where land commands high prices,
the soil is more carefully cultivated
than in Morrison where land is cheap,
and that accounts for the fact that a
few counties manage to make little
better showing than Morrison. In
1876 there were only six counties in
the State that had a larger yield per
acre of wheat than Morrison, and in
1877 there were only three among the
thirty>six IN this congressional district
that exceeded Morrison in the yield
per acre. We ooncede that the light
crop in some of the counties in 1861
was due to grasshoppers but IN any
way the matter can be viewed, Morri~
son county stands among the foremost
in the State as to agricultural capaci>
ty, very small portion of which has
yet been developed. We do not refe,
to this to disparage other counties, but
merely to correct a notion that hat
become current that Morrison is really
inferior in agricultural capacity, and
this notion has, in some instances
caused immigrants to seek other points
and has wrought injury to the inter
ests Of this part of the State.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
Morrison County Ahead.


Along the old stage road that follows
the Mississippi river from Brainerd to
st. Cloud, passing through Morrison
county, and also along the railroad,
there are some poor tracts of land as
we'll as some good ones but these
poor tracts being visible to all travel
ers, have caused an impression to pre-
vail elsewhere that Morrison county
has poor soil aud is unproductive.
Citizens of this county, when away
from home, are frequently asked
whether there is any productive land
in the county or not, and when they
state the plain facts in reference to
our agricultural resources, their words
are very likely to reach doubling hear
ers. We believe that it is susceptible
Of proof by the reports Of the State
Commissioner of Statistics for series
Of years that Morrison county is one
Of the most productive in the State,
taking its yield per acre Of the prinoi~
pal agricultural staples. The Com
missioner's report of the crop Of 1878,
has not yet appeared but that year
will show much larger yield per acre
in Northern than in Southern Minneso-
ia, and for that year there Is reason to
believe that Morrison shows a larger
yield per acre than any other county
in the State. But wo do not ask any
one to believe mere assertion without
proof, and here are our figures, taken
from the reports of the State Conn
missioner of Statistics. Our limited
space prevents us from showing the
average yield in all the counties, but
the following table shows the yield
per acre, Of wheat, in several coun>
ties for five years, and also the average
yield per acre in the State for the
same period. We will state, however,
that Goodhue county is the leading
wheat raising county in the State,
usually being ahead Of all the other
counties in the yield per acre and in
the aggregate yield and raising, in
favorable years, nearly four million
bushels. We include Goodhue and
Wiuona counties in the following ta-
BILE to show how Morrison compares
with these noted wheat raising coun>
ties. The State Commissioner of Sta>
tistics stated, in the report for 1876,
that Goodhue was the banner wheat
raisinr oountv of the TTnitad States
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

Before buying Boots, Shoes, &c.,
call on Rhodes & Wetzel. They have
the best stock.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

Two second hand Marsh Haryesters
for sale cheap and on long time,
They are in good order.
Nj. LAFoND & Co.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24
For Sal q.

sW} Of SEQ. II, Town 40, Range 81, 100 acres.
NE4 Of Sec. rs, Town 40, Range 80, 100 acres.
This land lies within three miles of the
Village of Little Falls, is of excellent
quality, and will be sold cheap and on
easy terms. O. A, CHURCHILL.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

The sale of agricultural machinery
in Morrison county this year is simply
immense.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

I am now canyassing for the popu>
lar and well known St. Paul Fire &
! Marine Insurance Company. Rates
as low as the lowest. Now is the time
to insure. i; &C. HAYS, Agent.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

Just received fresh supply of Gro>
ceries and Provisions cheaper than ev>
or for Cash. LEON HoUDE.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

Buy the Star Wagon. Wheels
soaked in boiled linseed oil before putt
ting on tire. One years time given
If desired. M. LAFOND & Co.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

If you want good overall, buy
Rhodes & Wetzers best. Every pair
warranted.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

The American Sewing Machine,
conceded to be the best machine made,
only $50 to $35 at
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

I will close out the balance of my
stock of Ladies', Gents, and Boys
Summer Hats at cost.
LEON HoUDE.
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

If you want good Scythe and Pat
ent snath, go TO the new hardware store:
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

For SALE CnEAp.-- "A second hand
lumber wagon. Apply to T. J. Hayes
Little Falls. --:,s, 49,
Little Falls transcript., 1879-07-24

A fine lot of Charter Oak Stoves
for sale cheap at LEON HouDE's.