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Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

Frequent tests have proved that thor
oughly pulverising and loosening the soil
in preparing it for seed, is essential, if a
good crop is desired If the ground is
worked up thoroughly, the seed is planted
more evenly and the young shoot has a
better chance to root and stool. Dragging
or narrowing the ground is indispensable to
secure the best results, and it is far better
to be week later with your seeding, than
to put into ground not properly prepared
to receive it. The man who cultivates his
land in careful and thorough manner
will find that every days additional labor
in preparing the ground for seed will amp
ly repay him. Why if ten days extra drag
ging in q fifty acre field will increase the
yield but two bushels per acre q farmer
would be well paid for his trouble, but il
would do more, it would increase the yield
from five to ten bushels per acre.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

Any parties who have claims in this vi
cinity and who have not returned to them,
had letter lose no time in taking possession,
as the class known as Claim Jumpers"
are getting quite thick in this vicinity, and
are inclined to take possession of any tracts
of land not occupied, they are not very
particular as to who is the owner, have no
regard for any ones feelings, are inclined
to ignore the fact Of previous possession
and appear to have a great liking for those
claims that have the most improvements
We therefore would urge upon all who
have an interest in lands in this vicinity to
promptly put in an appearance on their
claims, and therby save both time, trouble
and expense.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

Recorder of said Village and when so done
they shall constitute fire company, with
full power to proceed, under the directions
of the foreman herein provided for, in
case of fire, to extinguish fires, and to pre-
vent its spreading by tearing down or de-
molishing any building which may, in the
discretion of the foreman, be necessary.
SEC T. Any such company when so or
ganized may make bylaws for their gov
ernment, and elect such officers as they
deem necessary and define their duties.
Progided;; That all such offices shall be
subordinate to the foreman, his first and
second assistant provided for in this ordi.
nance.
SEC. 8. This ordinance shall take effect
and be in force from and after list publica.
tion.
Approved March 8, 1879.
r. NJ. RICHARDSON,
President.
Attest,
W. w. GRIswoLD,
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20
ORDINANCE NO. ID.
AN Ordinance to Regulate the organization
of Fire Companies.

AN Ordinance to Regulate the organization
of Fire Companies.
The Village Council of the Village of
Morris do ordain:
SEC. 1. Any number of persons not
less than ten nor more than fifty in
each company may organize and establish
fire engine, hook and ladder and hose, COM
panies, within the Village of Morris, agree
bly, to the provisions of this ordinance.
SEC. 2 The officers of such fire COM
panies shall be foreman, first and sec
ond assistant, who shall be command
ing officers of any and all companies or
ganiZed under this ordinance, and who
shall hold their Office Que year, or until
their successors are appointed, which said
officers shall be appointed by the Council
at its first meeting in April of each year.
Provided; that the several companies may
recommend suitable persons for such of
fees
SEC. 8. The foreman, provided fol
in preceding section, shall have sole
| command, at fires, over all members ol
any of the fire companies organized un
der this ordinance.
| SEC. A. In case the foreman is absent
the first assistant, and in case of hi!
absence, the second assistant shall exc
cute the duties of foreman.
SEC 5. The foreman shall have con
troll and superintendence of all engine anC
other houses used by the fire department
and of all the furniture and apparatus
hooks, ladders, pals and all other proper
ty used by the fire companies and belong
ing to the Village, and it shall be the dut,
of the foreman to see that all fire appal
atus belonging to the Village is kept il
good condition and repairs at the prope
cost of the Village.
SEC. g. Persons desiring to organize
fire company under this ordinance sha
execute and sign articles of associatiO
which shall state in substance: 1st. Th
name of the company; ID. The natur
and manner of operation; Sd. Terms an
conditions of membership; 4th. It's officer
and their terms of Office Which said art
cles Of association shall be filed with III
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

The case of Mary T. Oliver, against 81
mon Cameron for $1,000 damages for a
breach Of promise of marriage, commenc-
ed in the Circuit Court, at Washington,
last Monday The widow testified that
Simon proposed and she accepted, and pre-
seated as evidence one of his letters, which
closed with the sentence you will be my
wife" Some rich, rare and racy develop
ments are anticipated.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

sowing, the crop will be damaged fully fif-
ty per cent, from this cause. There is no
question but that while there is some truth
in the fact that the lower grades are not fit
for seed, yet it is not reasonable to suppose
that the damage will be as great as some
anticipate, yet be this as it may, the ques-
ton is one of great importance, and as
there is no time to experiment it will be
advisable for farmers to SOW their best and
plumpest seed, and it would be as we'll, in
case that the seed is much shrunken, to
sow greater quantity per acre. 1t has
been asserted that this matter originated
entirely with the "bulls" of the wheat
market, or those who would be benefited
by raise in prices, should the impression
prevail, that short crop would result from
this cause, and it is easy to see that inter
ested and unscrupulous parties might raise
such a cry, and for the purpose above
mentioned. In any event it is but reasona-
BILE to suppose that the blight injured the
crops to greater or less extent, and it will
under the circumstances be advisable to
make allowances for the damage. Sever
al scientific tests are being made, but as
we said before, the time is too short to test
the matter thoroughly, yet these prelimi-
nary experiments prove that the damage
has been greatly over-estimated in so far
as the sprouting qualities are concerned,
but the yield, strength and condition of the
plant is vital point that we must leave
unsolved until another harvest. We there
fore would urge upon our farmers the ne
cessity of sowing their best wheat.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

An item which recently appeared in the
New York Graphic in regard to the 'seri-
GUS damage to the sprouting qualities of
last years crop of No. 2 spring wheat has
caused considerable excitement and dis.
cussion. The subject is one of great i'm.
portance for it Will directly effect US all,
and as seeding time is now close at hand il
will be well to look into the matter very
closely. 1t Is claimed that the excessive
heat which prevailed just before harvest
hurt the kernel and injured it to such al
extent that unless allowances arc made II
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, [ 9.
County of Stevens

STATE OF MINNESOTA, (ss
County Of Stevens
In Probate Court,
Special Term, Feb. 28, 1879
In the Matter of the Guardianship of Edward P.
LAGRANGE residing in Battle Creek, Calhoun
county, Michigan, a Minor
On reading and filing the petition of Matte L.
LAGRANGE guardian of the person and property Of
Edward p. LAGRANGE minor, for license to
sell the real estate of her said ward; and it ap-
pearng from said petition that it is necessary and
would be beneficial to said ward, that said real
estate, or part thereof should be sold;
1t is ordered, that the next OF kin of the said
ward, and all persons interested in the estate of
said ward shall appear before said Probate Court,
at the Probate Office in the Village of Morris in the
county of Stevens aforesaid, on the 18th day of
April, A. D. 1872 at O'Clock in the forenoon, to
show cause why license should not be granted
for the sale of said real estate
And 1t is further ordered, that a copy Of this
order be personally served on the next of kin Of
said ward residing in said Battle Creek. Calhoun
county, Michigan, and all persons interested in
said estate at least fourteen days before the hear
ing Of said petition aforesaid and by the pub
liCation thereof for four successive weeks In the
Stevens county Tribune weekly newspaper
printed and published at the Village of Morris in
said Stevens county, the last of which publication
shall be at least fourteen days before said day Oi
hearing.
Dated Feb. %, 1879
By the Court,
HEZEKIAH BRAGG.
46t5 Judge of Probate
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20
Proceedings OF the Board COun.
" commissioners.

The accounts of Treasurer and auditor
were examined, and found correct
The following School Districts were Or
ganized: In town of Moore, School Dis
trict No. II; town of Scott, School District
No. 19; town of Horton, School District
No. 90; town of Darian, School District
No. 81. In Traverse county, School Dis
trict No. 1, was organized.
A petition was received, asking for the
location of road ON the town line between
the village of Morris and town of Pepper
ton.
Liquor license granted to Chas Cromwell
in town of Hancock.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

The bin introduced by Congressman
Strait, to secure the reduction in prices
of lands within the railroad limits from
$3.50 to 1925 per acre, although favorably
considered by the committee on public
lands, was not, owing to want of time, re-
ported to the house, and consequently no
action was taken
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

We hope the railroad company will run
an accommodation train between this place
and st. Paul, in the day time, during the
summer months. This being the north
limit of the lands controlled by the Benson
Land Office, such u train would be a great
convenience, not only to land hunters, but
the general public also.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

Judge Dillon has rendered decision in
which Associate Judges Nelson and Treat
concur, in the already famous Middlings
Purifier case, in favor of the millers. This
was case in which $6, 600 per run of stone
was demanded of all millers using the proc
ess which was known as the Cochrane pat
ent. The invalidity of the re issued patent,
decided the case.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

Volume No. /, of the Herman Herald,
has been received, and from the appear
ance of its columns we should Judge that
the business men of Herman appreciate the
value of both newspaper and printers
ink" We are glad to see that Bro. White
man has met with such generous patron
aye, and hope he will prove his motto
false, at least as far as starUing out the
printer is concerned.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20
STATE OF MINNESOTA |
StaYene County. n

stevens county.
In Probate Court,
Special Term
In the matter of the estate Of Wellington Degen-
dorfOr, deceased:
On reading and filing the petition of Mirgaret
Degendorfor, of Stevens county, Mimi, represent
ing among other things, that Wellington Degen-
dorfor, late Of Morris. Mimi, on the 10th day Of
October, A. D. 1873, ut Morris, Mimi, died intes-
tate, and being resident OF this county at the
time Of his death leaving goods, chattels, and ee-
tate within this county and that the petitioner is
the widow of said deceased, and praying that ad
ministration of said estate be to her grauted: II
Judge of this Court, on Friday, the 2fst. day OF
March, A. D. 1879. at ten O'Clock A. M, at Morris
in said county
Ordered further, that notice thereof he given tc
the heirs of said deceased and TO all persons inter
ested. by publishing copy Of this order for threV
successive weeks prior to said day of hearing, II
the Stevens County Tribnne weekly newepape
printed aud published at Morris, In said county.
Dated at Morris. the gath day OF Feb, A. d. 1879
J 4vtf II. RRAGs, Tucre Of rrUbxte
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20
REAL ESTATE
# Q r s A L II.
A Splendid Opportunity to get
Land Cheap, and on
Good Terms
The undersigned has Large Quantity
of Land For Sale, in
STEVENS, POPE AND CHIP
PEWA COUNTIES.

PEWA COUNTIES,
And would invite purchasers to call -on
him and look over his Large List.
Much of this land is owned by John Fl.
Camp. of St. Paul, and has been selected
with great care, and that, together with all
have for sale, can be obtained on Easy
Terms; that is, part Of the purchase price
Cash, balance on Long Time.
The land above referred to, consist in part
of
5000 Acres IN Ste0ens County,
$500 Acres in Pope County,
10000 Acres IN CAippewa County,
and will be sold in Tracts to Suit Pur-
chasers.
Also other Lands and Town Lots, among
which are:
A farm of 100 acres, miles from Nor
ris, 100 acres plowed, and Sc acres in
wheat
A farm of 100 acres, miles from Nor.
ris with 80 acres plowed.
A house and two lots, in an eligible 10.
catirn.
A house and two lots near the Court
House.
100 acres, Al miles from Morris. 80 acres
ready for crop; splendid location and fine
soil; house and barn. One half cash, bal.
ance in one and two years
100 acres, 43 miles from Morris, 80 acres
broken, so of which is ready for crop;
good house. One of the best farms in the
county. $500 cash; balance on time.
House and lots, in Morris, 8 rooms,
closets, pantry, hall, cellar, cistern, barn
and wood shed. One-haf cash. balance
on time. Good bargain.
Several unimproved lots.
Parties desiring land, or homes, should
not fail to give me call before making Sc
lections.
Morris, July Is, 1878.
| w. w. GRIswoLD.
Office at Court House. 13tf
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

Tilden's chances, for the democratic
nomination for President, are thought to
be good. Grants prospects, for third
term, however, leave little consolation for
either Sammy or his party.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

The contest for the speakership of the
House of Representatives at Washington
has resulted in the denomination of Samuel
J. Randall on the first BALLOT
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

Glyndon folks will either ''set 'em up
on the quiet or go dry for one year long
er. One majority did it.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

Peach trees are in bloom in Sacramento,
Calafornia.-Ex. Pshaw our arIe-trees
have been bearing fruit (wheaD all winter.
Give us some news worth copying.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

Glenwood voted mo license" by vote
of f1fty-one to seven.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20
r. BROWN & CO.,
Dealers in
HARNESS, SADDLES, COL
LARS, WHIPS,

And all Kinds Of Harness Furnishing Goods
Repairing Neatly and Promptly Done
AW Work Warranted First Class, and
PRICES REASONABLE
Don't forget the place, but come and see us, on
the WEST side of the track, adjoining Rush &
Dessos blacksmith shop.
R. BROWN & CO.,
47tf Norris MINI.
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

$66 j: 8 j
ularg to II. HALhETT & Co.. Port.
and Maine. 5y1
Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1879-03-20

W. w. GRIswoLD,
Recorder.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-09

May %, off Bembridge, ship Jane Fish, from Bre-
men for New York.
May 49, off Fortune Island, sch Yo Semitic from
New York for Baracoa.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-09
THE NEWS IN A NUTSHELL

There was a snow storm in Northern Yer
mont Friday night.
Solevieff, the would-be assassin of the Gar,
has been sentenced to death.
The Wiscasset savings bank has been en-.
joined from paying out deposits until July2
The Republican delegates from Norway to
the state convention have been instructed to
support Judge Virgin for Governor.
The legislative appropriation bill will be re-
ported today and the army bill is about COM
pleted. AS the former bill contains no politi-
cal sections it will pass Immediately.
News from Capetown is to the effect that
Cetewayo made overtures to the British but as
the latter demanded an unconditional surren-
der no agreement was arrived at.
The New York holders of Louisiana bonds
met committee of the constitutional conven-
ton to try to arrange compromise. The lat
ter would only agree to pay 30 per cent. of the
debt and per cent. interest. No agreement
was concluded.
The Chittenden-Butler case to test the va
lidity of the issue of legal tender notes in time
of peace, came up in the U. S. District Court
at New York Saturday, Judge Blatchfored pro
torma sustaining the validity. The case now
goes to the Supreme Court for final decision.
The Senate was not in session Saturday. In
the House joint resolution approving the
action of the President in issuing rations to
yellow fever sufferers was adopted. The bill
to make additional appropriations for the post
office department, after adopting an amend
ment appropriating for the pay of letter car
riers $415,000 in addition to the amount
already appropriated, was passed.
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-09
THE LEGAL TENDER CASE.
Judge Blatchford Rules in favor of the
Validity of the Reissue Of United States
Legal Tender Notes in Time of Peace

Judge Blatchford Rules in favor of the
Validity of the Reissue of United States
Legal Tender Notes in Time of Peace
An Appeal Taken.
New YORK, June Judge Blatchford
gave his decision in the United States Circuit
Court to-day, in the case brought to test the
validity of the reissue of United States legal
tender notes in time of peace The case was
founded on a genuine transaction that occur
red in the regular course of business, and S. B.
Chittenden and Gen. Butler agreed to present
this as test case to the court. The suit is
entitled, Augustus d. Juilliard against Thomas
S. Greenwan, and the complaint recites, that
the plaintiff resides in New York and the
defendant in Connecticut; that plaintiff sold
defendant in New York 100 bales of cotton, of
the value of S5,122.90, for which defendant
agreed to pay in cash on delivery of the goods;
that defendant had paid on account 1922. 80, and
was indebted to plaintiff in the sum of $500,
wherefore, plaintiff demands Judgment for this
amount, with interest and costs. The defen-
dant, in his answer, admits the buying of the
cotton, and states that for the $3.50 he gave
plaintiff a United States note of the denomina-
ton of $4,000, numbered ga, 106, series of
187S,' and United States note of the de-
nomination of 800, numbered ga, 17,Ol5,
series of 1S78,'' and that these notes were pay
able to bearer, and of the description known
as United States legal tender notes, but that
plaintiff declined to receive these notes in nav
ment of the $500. Defendant alleges; on his
information and belief that these notes were a
reissue of that amount of United States legal
tender notes, which has been redeemed sub
sequent to January /, 1879, at the United
States sub-treasury in New York; that these
notes, subsequent to such redemption, were
issued and kept in circulation under, and in
pursuance Of an act of Congress, entitled can
act to forbid further retirement of United
States legal tender notes." approved May 81,
1873. Defendant also states that he is ready
and willing to pay plaintiff the sum of $500
on said note, and he therefore. prays Judgment
Counsel submitted the case without any argu-
ment, to Judge Blatchford, who gave pro
.forn,G decision, overruling plaintiff demurrer
to defendants amended answer, and giving
Judgment for defendant, dismissing the com
plant. This course was taken in order that
an appeal might be had on the matter to the
United States Supreme Court, before the
October term
The Portland daily press., 1879-06-09
by TELEGRAPH.
MAINE.
wiscasset Savings Bank Enioined.

Wiscasset Savings Bank Enjoined.
WIsCAssET, June IA temporary injunc-
ton has been issued to restrain the payment of
deposits by the Wiscasset Savings Bank until
July I'd. The Bank Examiner reports the
bank as sound, but deems this course prudent,
the condition of town affairs having caused
uneasiness among the depositors. The trus-
tees approve this action.
Destructive Tornado in Franklin County.
PHILLIPS, j une IA tornado passed through
the south part of this village at 7.30 this even
ing, uprooting trees, tearing off branches, scat
tering fences, removing shingles and smashing
one window
The Virgin Movement in Oxford County
NORWAY, June AT large and enth usi-
astic caucus of the Republicans of Norway,
held today, the delegates chosen were instruct
ed to use all honorable means to secure the
nomination of Hon. VIM. Writ Virgin as a
candidate for Governor.
Saw Mills Burned.
EAST MACHIAs, June S.-P S. j. Talbot &
Co. S saw mills in East Machias were burned
early this morning. A large quantity of lum-
Der and laths were destroyed. Origin of fire
not known. A heavy loss.
ADen of Thieves Br oxen Up.
RocKLAND, June Upon warrant d uly
ssued Sheriff Shepherd and the city police,
this afternoon, searched disreputable house
on the old Thomaston road, kept by Samuel
Haines and Richard SINNERS, and in the house
and on their persons various articles of jewel
ry, spoons, a revolver and other articles were
found. They also seized small quantity of
liquor kept for sale. Haines and SINNERS
were arrested and lodged in the lookup to
await examination Morday. A strong suspi-
cion exists against them as perpetrators of the
recent breaking into and thefts from various
stores in this CITY, Haines has served term
of imprisonment for larceny
Postal Changes.
WASHINGTON, June S.-Offices discontinued
-Kennebunk Landing, York county; Lex
ington, Somerset county; Prentiss, Penobscot
county
Postmasters appointed-Wm. C. Burr,
Brewer, Penobscot county; Mrs. Mary War
rem, Jackson, Waldo county; Joshua Gus h
man, Woolwich, Sagadahoc county