Morris tribune., 1880-05-06

On THE MovE.-It requires two men, q
dog and a boy to keep track of the move
ment of buildings, and it will soon puzzle
old residents to point out the old land
marks. The little old building which used
to occupy the corner where Goods build
inss now stand, and which was, four years
ago, one of the principal business offices of
the town, is now moved to the lots in rear
of Brockham's old stand,
NEAT.-Our new school house is receiv-
ing the last coat of paint, and presents u
very neat appearance, The colors are
quiet, ard every one appears to be much
pleased with the appearance of the build
ing, and it certainly is, so far as outward
looks are concerned, an editlce which re-
fleets credit on our village. Of the inte-
rior it is too soon to judge, as it is not yet
complete, but the arrangement is excellent.
THEY'VE CoME.-Lightning rod pedlers
are abroad in the county, and although
there is precious little hopes of there being
eXtirminated, yet We have u lingering
faith that some disaster win sooner or later
overtake them. We do not know but
these parties are all right, 50 far as honesty
is concerned, nor would we insinuate other
wise, but they as u class will bear watch
ing, and IN giving notes we would caution
farmers to be careful what they sign.
LooNEY OR D. T's.-A German named
Leonard BUTLER, shoemaker by trade,
was brought up from Hancock and put in
Jail being supposed insane. Buhler, form
erly worked at Atwater, but more recently
moved to Murdoch and was in Hancock
collecting money. From his own account
he has been drinking heavily for sometime
past, and though he is quite sane when
questioned, yet he imagines some one is
after him who is trying to do him injury.
1t is evidently case of delerium tremens.
QUERY-One of our young bachelors, a
man of unquestionable veracity, informed
us he was fencing in lot of land near the
lake, for pasture. Well, it may be thai
he is, but we'll be blessed if We see why il
is that a cellar is being excavated near the
center of the fenced grounds. 1t is posi-
BILE that it is for the purpose of allowing
the cattle every facility for breaking theil
necks, but it is not probable that it is de
signed for any such purpose. 1t may be
that it is for dwelling, but then it is moi
likely that the said y. b. is going to put
himself out to grass.
New APPRoACH.-Work are busy al
D. r. Sutherland & CO. elevator, making
necessary changes preparatory to lowering
the driveways or approaches from theil
present position, to within about four fee1
of the ground. This is a. much needed i'm
provement, and one that will be appreci
ated by the patrons. II order to make this
alteration the receiving hoppers have beer
lowered, and two short legs, or elevators,
will be put in position to convey the grair
from the receiving to the main pit. The
The present wooden driveways will be re
moved and the approaches will be graded
with earth
SQUALLY-A good, fair sized, healthy
vigorous and energetic tornado, with thun
der and lightning accompaniment, rushed
around town Monday evening, scattering
property right and left in most reckless
manner. One or two machine sheds wer'
usroofed, and the lumber piles suffered
more Or less damage. The people living
on the bluffs, or high ground, got specia
benefit. The chimney on Mr.. Baldwin,
house was blown down, and his carriag
was wrecked by being blown over two o
three times. DR.. Hulburd's buggy wa
also smashed by having a workbench
! blown against it.
TAKE NoTICE.-On the 10Th of thi
month, the State Auditor will offer for sale
at public auction, at the Office of the Cour
ty Auditor, in this village, all, or such POI
tons of the State School and Internal In
provement Lands for which purchaser
may be found. The appraisers will fms
their work this week, and if possible, W
will try and obtain a list of lands, thei
description and appraised value, for publ
cation in next issue. In the editorial CO
umns will be found an article of interest t
purchasers. The amount of lands to b
Sold, is about 10000 acres of school an
5000 of improvement lands.
A GOOD IDEA.-We understand that GU
band boys are already making arrange
ments for another evenings entertainment
but instead of having dance only, inten
varying the monotony by giving concel
during the fore part of the evening. TIL
idea is good one, as it will allow thos
who do not attend dances to patronize til
entertainment. They can certainly give a
enjoyable concert, as the orchestra, ban(
and our amateur vocalists, can furnis
selections that will make very attractiv
programme. We are quite sure that
the ladies are called upon to assist, tia
they will cheerfully and willingly respond
One MORE CAUTIoN.-We again call o
our Council to take immediate action O
the most important question, of protectio
of life and property in case of fire. Their
is not single individual in this village BIT
feels that we are running terrible risk
and that unless some steps are taken, di'
aster will overtake us. "a half loaf
better than no bread;" Give US somethin
to do with; Make some commencement
No matter what apparatus may be selected
or what system is adopted; We must hav
ladders, buckets, ropes, chains and axes
these would not be very expensive, an
they might be the means of saving til
whole town.
FIRE.-A fire at the depot last Frida
evening, was fortunately discovered i
time to admit of its being cxtinguishe
without doing much damage to eitht
building or property. The fire was in I'll
roof, and is supposed to have originate
from sparks from an engine. We apes
to be very fortunate i'm this village. indeet