Stevens County tribune., 1879-12-11

ut .. m. OF that Gay. MS Is quick llho
from Morris to Philadelphia in u hours,
William Coft, who resides about three
miles east Of Nash P. o., will sell large
lot of farm utensils at public auction on
Thursday the 18th inst. Farmers will do
well to make note of day and place See
small bills for full particulars.
A cheap-jack second hand dollar store
man, who opened shop in this vicinity last
week, proved the oft repested assertion,
that many enjoy being humbugged. Many
of the boys tried their luck, and with the
usual success, the luck wasn't there.
Several Of our citizens are arming with
shot guns, rifles, axes and clubs, prepara-
tory to search after that weather prophet
who predicted for this winter, fine wealth
er, no snow etc, That W. p, had better
take an early start for a healthier locality.
Snow UP OR SHUT UP.-We rise TO re-
mark in language, plain and fcrcible, that
the village of Morris is as good wheat
market as there is in the State of Mime
sofa and don't you forget it. Bring alorg
your wheat and get your 81 .06 in hard cash
| for every hushel.
The Jury brought in verdict of 'We
find for the defendant, when up steps the
defendant and says: Come down to the
restaurant, boys, and I'll do the best | can
for you" The thing was done 80 Innocent
ly, and with such simplicity, thas his honor
and the bar collapsed.
Yesterday was good day for the editor
to start his item manufacturing machine
grinding. Nothing transpired anywhere
about the village, yet the devil (printer's)
kept at his elbow calling for copy, just as
greedily and provokingly as if there were
heaps of subjects upon which to write.
The Rev D. T. Booth will hold Episco-
| pal services at Goods Hall, Sunday, De-
cember 21st The sacrament of the Holy
Communion will be administered; also, the
Sacrament of Baptism, if desired. Services
at 1890 a. M, and 7:30 D. N.
J, P. MUMFoRD, S. w.
In q fit Of profigate generosity, we. last
spring, donated several articles of winter
wearing apparel to some of our poor
friends. If they have spark of liberality
or charity in their composition, they will
: now either reciprocate, and don&te some of
their "cast offs" to us. We aint proud if
we are cold.
Owing to the snow blockade, all trains
on the Little Falls s Dakota are suspended
] until further orders. Any person wishing
5 to cross the country from Brow MS Valley
to Little Falls, had better hire team. Oh
, ''hoof it," for we do not think there is any
t immediate prospect of the road being pu
in running order.
Mr.. Irving Todd, editor of the Hasting
;. Gazette. Hastings, Mimi, has published |
Digest of the Laws, Rules and Regula
tions of the Grand Lodge A. F. s. a. n.
1t is recommended to the brethren through
out the State, and especially to Masters o
Lodges, as an Invaluable reference. Ever,
brother should have one. The price is on
; dollar.
A man calling himself DR.. A. D. Craig
Il "played it" on the citizens of lie Sueur, il
$ the following manner: He proposed t
doctor" amily for year for the sun
u of two dollars. Quite number who a
u lowed themselves to be bit, by paying til
dollar in advance, are now looking for tn
k rascal, but he has left for greencr fields an
c. pastures new.
Wheat changed hands so fast the las
le few days that it was puzzle for buyers
Is keep small change or in fact any chang
in their pockets, so sudden has been tn
ty run. However, there was no delay, til
3, money was forthcoming on demand, TIL
shows q plethoric purse, as over $50, 900
Or good pile to pay out in q few hours, y,
is that amount was the footings of one day
purchases.
!. Mesrrs. adams, Giltinan and Thompso
! returned from their deer hunt the first {
:. the week, and report three noble bucks
having fallen before their cruel and une
ring aim" or words to that effect. A vel
Sl meagre amount of information is all tn
'S, we can obtain, but if some of the wickt
ol unterrifed boys in town are to be believe
there were more dears than deer on til
tic hunting ground.
ol There is report current to the cffe
In that the railroad company will cause {
the buildings on their right-of-way lam
or in this village to be removed We ha
,ly heard rumor of about the same stamp
ter several previous occasions, but as nothil
was done in the matter it is safe to assull
ed that they were but mere hearsay 1t is II
SIX probable this last is any different from t
W first as it is not at all likely the cempai
would wait until mid winter before ord,
a ing the removal of buildings
7al There are several important subjec,
s a that should come before our Board
at Trade Is it not time we were having re
uiar monthly meetings, there is much. tn
ats can be accomplished and we certain
me- think, that sufficient interest should
;,l manifested in the welfare of cur villag
j a to keep this organization alive. Will Il
the officers see that the regular month
meetings are not allowed to pass witho
,h making an effort to have quorum pr
80 ent for the transaction of business.
,be SNow, Snow. =. Yesterday was ''how
tirrer." The worst day we have seen in
10 State in four years. 1t commenced sno
:. ing Tuesday morning and kept it up,
=. frequent intervals. during the day
-. 1about 8 i. m. the wind, wIlish had, duri