Stevens County tribune., 1879-10-16

groceries, and other goods too numerous TO
mention, which make a handsome and at
tractive display. The store is neat, cosy
and in good location, and we doubt not
but the change of base will prove advanta'
geous.
Mr.. John McRae, of Toqua, informs us
that he lost house, barn ana contents, by
prairie fire, last Monday week. The fire
swept down upon him, and although he
had a fire guard of some two rods in width,
yet it did not save his property; he and his
family barely escaping with their lives, and
saving nothing except the clothes upon their
backs. His loss is estimated at over $500.
No insurance.
CHAw ING BEE.-The marshal arrested a |
man called Hoban last Friday and upon
some of the latter's friends attempting to
Interfere, the marshal called upon Rody
Keeshan to assist him. Rody waltzed in
and so did another fellow to oppose him,
and before Rody could free himself his as
sailant bit his face severely. We regret
that the Would-be cannibal was let slide
without being severely punished.
New HoTEL.-Moses Elmer is the man
who is to supply the travelling public with
ample and first class accommodations.
Negotiations are in progress, and if no un-
foreseen difficulties occur, the village will |
be the proud possessor of three-story
hotel on the site of the present American
House.
LATER-The hotel is fixed fact Full
particulars next week.
BURGLARY Our neighbors at Hancock
have been visited and victimized by some
of the many rascalS who infest this region
of country. Pages Hotel was entered last
Monday evening, and considerable money
and valuables stolen Chloroform was
used and almost every room was entered
and sifted of its contents. Some of the in
mates were aroused and gave chase to the
thief, but unfortunately he made good his
escape.
Jo Schultz was mad clear through last
Tuesday, and if he said some naughty
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a tbreshing machine to his home, and
when near the park in went the machine
into the mud, and snap went the pole. 1t
is disgrace and detriment to the village
to have sach mud hole on one of our
main travelled thoroughfarcs. Will the
road-master confer favor by seeing that
the roads in that vicinity are promptly re-
paired.
Charley Alton, captain of tile Glenwood-
i St. Paul club, rushes into print, and slops
over badly. We admit that the Glenwood
club had every cause to be dissatisfied,
' but they have no reason to act ungentle-
: manly. There is no question but Rody's
e pitching was foul, and the Morris club
had right to object. They made all er.
a ror in tolerating a constant violation of the
8 rules, and did them selves an injustice by
$ allowing the game to proceed and bat al
Il throWp balls
Elsewhere will be found a notice of the
Il marriage of one Of our young and popula
v business men, Mr.. Geo. Fl. Munro, agen
f. OF the Davidson elevator. This announce
k ment will surprise his many bachelor
friends, as they had no intimation of hi
:, deserting the ranks. However it is wis
- step in the right direction, and we take oc
- cation, on behalf of host of friends, te
- extend to the happy couple their heart,
: congratulations and we'll wishes, and biz
the bride welcome to her new home in tn
ls West.
: A teleg am received by Mr.. W. Fl. Hal
- ris, from Battle Creek, Mich, last Monday
: contained the sad news of the death b.
drowning, of Mrs. l. P Hart, the mothe
I'd of Mrs. Harris. 1t appears that Mrs. Hal
IS left home, accompanied by one Of her sons
~ a boy about twelve years of age, for til
in purpose of gathering autumn leaves. TIL
rs day being excessively warm, she conclude
to battle in the lake, and entered the wate
re at place where the beach was shelving
IN and not knowing of the fact stepped int
v, deep water and disappeared, Assistanc
re was Immediately summoned, but the waite
lg being deep, the body was not recovered fo
several hours.
ng Fool PADs.-A St. Paul man, the repr,
er sentative of a wholesale house, was al
Id noyed by being followed by two stranger
" the other evening. 1t appears that til
ur gentleman referred to arrived from til
west on the night freight, and as the trai
:, stopped at the wood yard he concluded I
i, ''hoof it" to towa, so he grabbed the eve
II present "sarpet cack," and boldly starte
: for the Evans House. When near the vi
:. per elevator he was accosted by tw
strangers, who enquired as to where h
was going, ETC., and offered to carry b
valise, but the drummer knew a trio
lbs worth two of that and declined their O
" fers of assista nee. They followed him U
~ until he concluded he had better unmas
50 his battery, SO he drew revolver and r
~ quested them to retire which they did
on short order, but twice returned and we
twice driven off. The matter was n,
er made public until next day, and of cours
m it was too late to do anything.
= We must ask the bust ness men of Nc
I. ris TO consider if our oft urged advit
= with regard to the building of bridge {
2 the Pomme de Terre river, south of Il
!. railroad crossing, is not a subject in whis
ne they are vitaIly interested? We certain
ug think the residents and tax payers of th
Ai vicinity have right to call upon the cou