Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-06-19

Deputy Sheriffs, armed with subpoenas,
warrants, ETC., ETC., are as thick as mosque
tos, and about as popular.
The Sportsmen Club contested for the
badge last Saturday, and Mr.. W. E. Adams
won it by score of nine out of ten. The
badge is quite handsome emblem of solid
gold, and consists of CLASP from which
suspends Sheldon the clasp or bar is
engraved the words "Morris Sportsmens
Club" and on the shield are the letters IN.
is. c." in triangular form and two guns |
crossed. The letters, guns and face OF
shield are handsomely enameled.
"Will you love me when I'm old?' was
the question she lispingly asked him, as
they parted at the door step. We waited |
in breathless suspense to hear him answer,
but, alas, there was an interruption in the
person of the "old man." and although
the steps are about fifteen feet high, yet,
we'll bet our last-aw-suit that he never
touched step as he few earthward. The
old man retired in bad order, holding his
toes and swearing by all the saints in the
calender, he'd never kick man without
wearing boots. That young man don't
like to be asked about this little pleasing
incident.
Morris don't want any celebration on the
4th, and is not going to have it. At the
request of few parties We announced
| ,,,ont;,,O ~ Hoo1ie uoO lock Cafurdoy avon
ing, but we are informed only one or two
were there. This bust our glorious fourth
Of July jamboree higher-en Gilroy's kite,
or beyond the altitude attained by recent
work from the pen of We Plymouth Pastor
1t is now too late to make success of q
home celebration, as very many Of our
towns people have made other arrange
ments and engagements, and will not now
feel or take any interest in public cele
bration. This is certainly to be regretted
as we have very many young folks in this
village who would appreciate, and have an
ticipated, a demonstration on our great nat
ional holiday
The Festival at Goods Hall last even
ing, given under the auspices of the Ladies
Sewing Society, was complete success
both socially and financially. The even
ing was fine, the large nall was filled
to OVERLOOKING. and from appearances all
came with determination to thoroughly
enjoy themselves, and the ladies are enti
tied to great praise for the manner in
which they entertained their guests. The
ladies of Morris can always rely upon hav
ing large audiences at their festivals, they
: having always made success of any un
( dertaking of this description, their reputa
j ton as successful caterers is fully estab
lished. The Morris Band stationed them
, selves on the sidewalk in front of the hal
t and added to the pleasure of the evening
e by rendering, in very acceptable manner
tsome cheice music. The receipts OF thu
evening were about $500.
e There is rare musical treat in store fo
, our people On next Saturday evening TIT
: ''Oakes Bros" concert Company will Civ
a most attractive entertainment, and on
o that will be worthy of patronage. Thi
company bears most excellent reputation
!, and the notices they receive from the pres
q are highly complimentary. We do ne
think there will be, for some time to come
such another opportunity afforded the pub
lie of hearing the finest and choicest voca
Q and instrumental music, rendered by artist
" of acknowledged ability. The great arts
- Johnnie Prindle will be with the troupe
and as almost every body has either see
or heard of this the most comical ''critter
II on the American stage, We anticipate SEA
ing the largest audience ever assembled
or Morris, at Goods Hail. next Saturday ever
inu. Secure your reserved seats at once, q
e they are being taken rapidly.
a. The Perkins House last Tuesday evening
$, was the scene of very interesting even
III the occasion being the uniting in marriag
70 of Charles R., youngest son of Mr.. j. T
Perkins, to Miss Carrie E. Hall. The hig
y contracting parties are both we'll and favo
e. ably known i'll this community Miss Hal
r during her previous visit to this villag
W having made many friends who will
lg pleased to welcome her to her new hom
There are few young men in any comm1
re nifty who are held in as high esteem b
n. friends and acquaintance as our friend an
70 former associate Charley, and indeed, l
or deserves it, for he is an honorable, who,
o. souled, genial gentleman, whose uprigl
lie conduct has made him popular, and wo
for him the respect and esteem of q larg
circle of friends whose we'll wishes accom-
pany both himself and bride as they sta
:. upon their lifes journey" The marriae
y rite was gracefully performed by Hon.
- Fl. Brown, Judge of the Twelfth Distric
who at the close Of the ceremony admol
ished the young, handsome, and happ
couple to beware of the divorce courts
- Owing to the wet weather last Saturda
~ the match game of baseball between Il
" Hancock nine and the home club, was M
played through. After the first innings
= heavy shower drove players and spectator
:. from the grounds, the score standing to
in favor of the home club. About 81
Us o'clock the rain ceased and the boys starte
" in again with clean scores, but the grour
&c was i'm terrible condition and after two in
er ings were obliged to desist Mr.. Willal
~ the pitcher of the visiting club could nc
:. owing to the wet and the bali being sli
o. perry, hold or govern the ball, and his pitc
ing was wild and badly batted, the SEQ
lat AZ thn end of the aacnnd innings atanfin