Morris tribune., 1880-04-15

extend our congratulations and well wishes
to the happy couple, aud trust that "sun-
shine bright, may fall upon the path they
tread" d, t., we welcome thee to the
ranks of the noble army of the Bencdick's.
BUSINESS. is business point,
and can show by figures that she ranks
with any station OF the limo. During the
two weeks ending April It'll, the freight
books show the grand total of 2,6l5,050
pounds of freight received and forwarded,
This is an excellent showing for this sea-
son of the year, us but very little grain is
being shipped.
BAsE.-And, now rs summer approaches
and frogs begin to sing, mosquitoes COM
mence to bite and other pleasures are in
augurated, the thoughts of our young men
wander from serious subjects, and lightly
to turn to base ball and other kindred evils.
The ladies-young ladies-ponder over the
subject of styles, fashions, bonnets and
other epidemics, and every body is happy,
wheat or no wheat.
SORGHUM AGAIN,-At the meeting at the
Court House last Saturday afternoon, it
was decided to have further correspondence
with experienced parties, in regard to the
cost of machinery, and to also ascertain if it
is possible to make arrangements for the
manufacture. Up to the time of going to
press no replies have been received, but
we hope to have something definite on the
subject, before our next issue.
SEEDING NoTEs.-On Monday last TWEEN
ty-four teams were set at work on the Arch
ibald farm. There are about 2400 acres
ready for crop, the bulk of which will be
seeded with wheat. The majority of the
farmers in this vicinity commenced oper-
ations last Monday. A few seeders and
and drags were in the field on Friday and
Saturday of last week, but the work did
not begin in earnest until this week.
WHO WINs.-Bragg and Brown bet a
new hat on the weather. One wagering
that February would be warmer than
March and the other betting that it would
not. Mr. bowers was chosen referee, UNI
pire and sponge holder, and decided that
Bragg loses the wager We think hat
should go to the umpire and 10 each of the
principals, as both months were bad
enough to entitle all concerned to a band.
ana each.
SCHooL.-We are requested to announce
that the summer term of the high school
will commence at the court house, next
Monday. Mr.. Randall, who will have
charge of this department, has the reputa
ton of being competent and able instruct
or, and those desiring instruction in the
higher branches will do we'll to avail them
selves of his services. The reason fel
opening the school this early is to allow OF
longer vacation during the hot weather
NOBBY.-Curtis has just completed q SCI
of harness for Mr.. E. w. Leonard, which is
equal in style, finish and workmanship, tc
great credit on his skill and taste. Those
in need of work in this line, should favo;
Mr. Curtis with call, as he has a large
and complete stock of goods, and beside!
employing none but the hest workmen
also personally superintends the manu-
facture of all orders entrusted to him
Square dealing is his motto.
BUILDING NOTES.-The addition to lh'
Emmett House will largely increase the &C
commodations, as it will add sitting room
and ten sleeping apartments. The work il
going forward rapidly and will be com
pleted in week or two.
The frame of new residence on tn
west side is about enclosed. The buildin!
when completed will be occupied by MI
J. Bissonette
A cross walk is being laid on Sixth st.
opposite the Congregational church.
MUSICAL PRoDIGY.-A little seven yea
old boy, named Jimmie Cotter, whose pal
ents have recently arrived in this sectio
from Iowa, is attracting considerable after
ton by his remarkable performances on til
fife. The boy is small for his age, and
is all his little fingers can do to span tn
holes, but he handles the little instrumer
we'll and shows himself to be a naturs
musician. The little fellow has had n
training, is entirely self taught, but neve
theless plays with much precision.
, In a conversation the other day wit
, General Manager Hill. we endeavored t
, ascertain the company's intentions with r.
gard to the location of the terminus of til
branch, but Mr.. Hill did not seem dispose
to divulge any of his pans--in fact, l
never speaks of his intentions until read
to act. However, the work is going aheat
but as far as we could Judge from his col
versation, the company have not yet full
decided upon any locality, and will not, III
til one or two preliminary surveys ha,
been made.
BURGLARY.-Some thief Or thieves ente
q ed Fl. Hutchins paint shop, last Thursda
evening, and succeeded in making quite
haul. The lock was picked, or opene
with duplicate key, and as far as know
= about one hundred pounds of white lea
,. was stolen. There might have been oil
turpentine, brushes and other propert
taken, as the shop was filled with good
but it would be difficult to say wheth,
there Was or not, as small quantities wouI
s not be readily missed, but it would be sa
e to wager that the burglars took all the
t could get away with.
SoCIABLEs.-Last Friday evening the
dies of the Methodist Congregation gave
sociable at Goods Hall, which was we
attended, and proved quite success in {
: respects. The attendance was large +
= this season of the year, and the occasi'
proved both pleasant and profitable.
. On next Friday evening sociable W
be held in the Congregational church, al
as it is the wish of many that these gatht
n ings disperse at an earlier hour, it is /