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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
Fresh Oysters by the Can or Dish
t SMITH & Nichols.
From the Alexandria Post,

From the Alexandria Post.
Several intoxicated men came near
freezing in this vicinity this week. One
of them brought load of wood to town,
got "full" and fell stupidity down in the
snow by his sled, and but for timely dis
covery might have persisted.
This morning, after the Alexandria
Mills had been running several hours,
the very careful engineer, Mr.. R. Dent,
discovered that the water was lowering
in the boiler, the steam running down,
and the pumps working a little faster
than usual. He soon found-not min>
ute to soon-that the boiler WAS leaking.
bullying and breaking right over the fur
mace. Steam was instantly let off, fire
withdrawn, and everything stopped.
The boiler could be repaired, but the pro-
prietors Of the mill, Messrs Fuller &
Campbell, will put in new boiler at
once. The expense will be ST. 200 to ST..
500, and will require about six weeks
time, during which the mill will stand
Idle, entailing heavy loss to the owners
and public.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
A Remarkable Cow.

Mr.. Porter, of Little Falls, once owned q
COW that gave milk for three years without
cessation, and never had calf.-From the
Pioneer Press. :>-... -.a.s
As this item is going the rounds Of the pa
pers, and does not fully state the case, we will
supply the deficiency. Milo Porter, of West
Little Falls, is one of the oldest settlers of the
county, and for some unacoountable reason
many Of his acquaintance say that he has the
habit of telling incredible and impossible
stories. Some of them even go 90 far as to say
that no important event has occurred in Amer
ioa since its discovery by Columbus that Mr..
Porter docs not claim to have witnessed, and
to have taken an active part in. This COW
| story is one that is credited to Mr.. Porter, and
it is said that after he had praised the excel
lence Of the COW he once owned that gave milk
for years continuously without having ever
had calf, he ended the story by saying that
this popularity ran in the breed and that her
mother never had a calf.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
Two Rivers Correspondence.

Two Rivers, Dec. 20, 1879.
Editor of the Transcript:
The weather is extremely cold, but business
| is brisk. There is some trouble as to who has
the right to stumpage and tics in some cases
and Sheriff Hayes was down and attached
some ties recently.
There are four church organizations in this
town. The Catholics have the largest a,
North Prairie, presided over by Father Nagel
who is highly esteemed and we'll liked. The
Onion church is presided over by Rev. T. G.
Kinnie, who has been its able, efficient and
beloved pastor since its organization. Rev.
Mr.. Stegnor is the pastor of the Evangelical
church. He is on his second term, and is well
liked. The last but not the least is the Dan
ish Lutheran church, with pastor attending
once every month. This settlement near the
church has the appearance Of q village. Mr..
Kanute Huuderson has quite stock of gener.
Il merchandise, deals fairly and uprightly,
and has considerable trade.
Elm SDa1e has a post Office, and is surround.
ed by . fne Numbered country, but has no
market. From what I can find out from the
people Of that part of the town, think they
are all in favor of Issuing railroad bonds, OF
,adoptinx-any .,other reasonable measure that
will give theaa.a market. e.sggzszs .:sss..s,-@
There iill u three weddings soon, young,
middle aged, snd aged people being the prin-
sinai nartiaa Prof RohArt Brown II nov
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
HELPS Barracks Taken by Storm.

Correspondence Of Cincinnati, Commercial.
News CONES FROM Breathitt County,
KY, that the Rev. George o. Barnes,
the noted evangelist, has held a
months meeting recently at Jackson,
The county seat Of Breathitt County,
with 800 conversions to Christianity
1t will be remembered by many read>
ers of the Commercial that 1t was at
this point, a year or more since, where
he numerous outlaws took possession
of the Courthouse, ran the Circuit
Court Judge (RandalD away from the
town, murdered the County Court
Judge (Burnett), and played the very
mischief generally with the place.
The State militia were sent thither
some weeks subsequent thereto, and
remained until the law>breakers were
tried and convicted to the gallows or
the Peoitentiary. 1t was thought
that it would he necessary to again
send soldiers with cannon there at
the holding of last months Circuit
Court, but Rev Mr.. Barnes. the good
evangelist, made an appointment to
hold protracted meeting at Jackson
during the Court that but recently
closed. Tire result was that instead
of fighting and shooting, nearly every
body in the town and surrounding
country protested religion under the
persuasive el"quence Of the gifted man
of God, Mr.. Barnes. Judge Randall
adjourned his Court each day at II
o'clock to permit the holding of divine
worship in the Court~house Qhere be-
ing no church ediice in the place.,
and the prisoners, five or six in mum
Der, charged with murder, manslausht.
er, &c., were permitted, under proper
guards, to attend the services day and
night. 4 further result was that all
the prisoners protested religion and
seemed to have been thoroughly con.
verified. Judge Randall and bis Sher>
if went down to the waters edge to
receive the baptized prisoners as ''they
came up out of the water" the Sheriff
with pistols in hand for the laws sake,
aud tears in their eyes for their own
sake" Gas quantity expressed by the
beloved evangelist himself }, presented
an anomalous picture 10 the gazing
and happy multitude. In speaking
Of this wondrous change from war
to peace, from outlawry to obedience
to the commands Of heaven; Judge
Randall said recently to friend that
Rev. Mr.. Barnes had been worth
more to the peace and dignity Of that
part OF the State than all the Ken
lucky troops, and that the Governor
ought to make him a present of
$1,000.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
Something about Nothing.

Some of the wise men of the present and of
past ages have questioned the power ofeven the
creator of the universe to create the matter
out of which the universe was formed. 1t. is
comparatively easy to imagine the formation
and perfection of anything that may be pre-.
sented in crude state, but to actually pro-
duce something out Of nothing seems an utter
impossibilty. Yet how frequently newspaper
men are compelled Ivy the force of circum-
stances to perform this seemingly impossible
feat! Frequently all the sources of local
news have been made to yield all there is in
hem, every avenue from which suitable news
oan be Obtained has been swept and garnishcd,
the editorial columns reveal in detail to suf-
fering public the editors views on current
questions. still the columns in the form yawn
for more matter, and the suspicious movements
Of the one or two compositors, the number
usually employed in country Offices, as they
accelerate their speed in the hope of catching
the editor out of copy, warn him that some
thing has got to be done, and that quickly.
The daily papers are hastily scanned again,
the local columns of the country weeklies are
looked at with earnest hopefulness, to discov-
er, if possible, an item worthy of being
clipped. But these efforts result in failure,
perhaps, for the editor has learned his readers
to expect that there will be nothing copied
from other papers that is not really interest
ing, ana Indifferent or commonplace matter
must be positively rejected. The moment is
approaching when there will be an uproarous
and exultant cry for ''more copy" and the
editor siezes bis pencil, that most reliable of
all useful Implements, and undertakes to
write something about nothing. In most
cases he succeeds, and when the exulting
"comps" come bouncing after moro copy, the
hastily written sheets are handed out with q
quiet elaboration and compliant air that is
quite overpowering, and forces the discourag-
ing conviction upon the typos that they have
had all their hurry for nothing. Of course
the editor has an easy time if he f ills his pa
per with whatever comes handy, but usually
he selects from the great mass of general and
local news only such palasable morsels as he
thinks will suit the taste of his readers, and
be prepares the weekly dish with the greatest
care and attention. =
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
Village Election.

Notice is hereby given to the legal voter
residing in tho village of Little Falls, that OF
the 9Th day of January, A. D. 1880, the An
nual Election will be held at the Office of tn,
County Auditor in said village, from ont
O'Clock in the afternoon until four O'Clock
in the afternoon Of the same day, fol
tho purpose Of electiug one President, one
Trustee, one Recorder, one Treasurer, and one
Justice of the Peace, according to the provi'
sions of An act entitled can act to incorporate
the village Of Little Falls in the County Of
Morrison"
Dated Little Falls, Dec. 26, 1879.
O. A. CHURCHILL,
YilIa1a Racorder
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

The St. Paul Globe states that VIM. Bickel,
of st. Paul, collector of internal revenue for
the Second district, reports 1851 barrels Of
beer sold in 1879, and estimating that ! OF
this amount was shipped and kept in store,
there were Il, s95 barrels shipped, etc., making
a total Of %, 47s barrels manufactured during
the year. During the same period 1885,, 200
cigars were sold, and estimating ! in store IN
sold at 1.s4o925, We have 9,2Os 1928 cigars
manufactured in St. Paul during the last year.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
A Calf.

Editor of the Transcript:
The last issue of the Todd County Argus
contains the following
"Mr. Porter, of Little Falls, once owned b
COW that gave milk three years without cessa-
ton, and her mother never had caIf''
All that wish to say is that have noticed
that there was good sized calf in friend
Sheets fathers family. MILO PORTER.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

! Mrs. Maria Hopkins, of San Fran
cisco, has japanese exotic called the
baby plant. 1t is Of the genus lily,
four feet in height, aud blossoms semi
annually. The flower is star>shaped,
having Eve petals ola handsome bro ~u
aud yellow cover. The, calyx encir>
Giles and protects tiny figure, which
bears q resemblance to q nude baby,
its little arms and legs outstretched,
and the eyes distinctly marked. The
owner paid $500 for the plant.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
Quarterly Meeting.

Two Rivers, MIMI, Dec. ~, 1879.
Editor Of the Transcript:
The first quarterly meeting of the Free
Methodist Church for this conference year
will be held in the Trask school house in the
town Of Two Rivers. commencing Thursday
evening, Jan. 8, 1880, and continuing over the
Sabbath. All are invited to attend. Rev.
WIN. R. Cusick, our district chairman, from
Owatonna. Mimi, will be present and con.
duct the meeting. ID. COOK.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

From the Anoka Union.
At ten minutes past seven O'Clock
on Tuesday morning we saw curious
phenomenon in the heavens. The
noon was shining brightly and there
appeared in the heavens south west
Of the moon, something looking like a
large ball of fire as bright as the sun ;
when all Of a sudden it burst, sending
stream of fire both ways across the
heavens so vivid, that it fairly blinded
US for few seconds. The snake like
form of fire remained in the heavens
about FIVE minutes It reminded US
Of two sky~rocke,s sent off in opposite
directions, only ten times larger. 1t
Was sight worth seeing.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

In the list of Georgia lawyers who
have received big fees, the Atlanta
Constitution puts Senator Ben Hill
first. II received in one case fee
Of $4,000. Of which 100000 were
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
Land Office Notice.
Land Office at Saint Cloud. Minnesota.

Land Office at Saint Cloud. Minnesota.
December 30th, A. D. 1879.
, Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his. claim
and secure final entry thereof at the expir..
ton Of thirty days from the date of this no.
tlce, viz: Mitchell Eroux. of Morrison Coun
ty, Minnesota, for the. SW4 of Section Z, Towr
Al, Range 81. and names the following as hi
witnesses,viz: 0sias King, Morrison County
Minnesota, Frank Houde, Of Morrison County
Minnesota, and Joseph Adams, Ct Morrison
County, Minnesota. D. H. FREEMAN,
Register.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

Yon can get Suit Of Clothes 1T
Summons, Worthington & Tanners
that is suitable for any purpose, either
for Wedding or for every day busi>
ness wear, and that, too. cheaper than
they were ever before offered in this
market. Call and examine their stock
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

|. EsrRAr.-csme onto my premises in the
village Of Little Falls, about two months ago,
. two year old rod heifer, with hind hoofs
turned MP slightly in front. as the result of
freezing. Tbs owner = is requested to prove
properly, pay charges and take her away. <=i
$s*ss z+sz15 PETER ROY
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
We have the largest, best and
cheapest stock of Hats and Caps.
MAUR1N Il MEDvED.

From the Sherburne County Star.
Kerosene is the favorite preventive
against diphtheria in this vicinity-tak-
en- both internally and externally.
With the exception of Mr.. Fissctte's
child, who died on Friday, all the di PHI
iberia patients mentioned in last weeks
paper have recovered. There are quite
number Of other cases in town, but we
hear of no dangerous ones.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

On Monday last John Dench, of Rich Prai.
rio, An old man over seventy years Of age
killed wildcat near his stable, and then
started to his sons house, about forty rod:
distant, to toll him about it. He only went
about half the distance, when he gave out fol
some unknown cause, and was found several
hours afterwards dead and frozen.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
Fresh Oysters at Smith l. Nichols

1t would be advisable for the next troupe
that visits Little Falls to omit singing the
piece that says that Jim Fisk
"Never went back on the poor"
The first half dozen times it was sung in
Little Falls by travelling troupes it was prett,
good, but it seems to be getting rather thin o.
late.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
Cabbages wanted at
MAURIN Il MEDVRD's.

The other day'a COW belonging to Sheriff
Hayes went out on the ice in tho river and
fell into the water. Some one saw her fall in
and while he went after cope to help her out
she got out without assistance. This, we be-
lieve, is the first instance where COW falling
in the river under such circumstances, at this
place, has avoided being drawn under by the
current and drowned.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
Land Office Notice.
Land 0nice at Saint Cloud, Minnesota.

Land Office at Saint Cloud, Minnesota.
December 10th, A. D. 1879.
Notice is hereby given that tho following
named settler has fled notice of bis intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and secure final entry thereof at the expifA-
ton of thirty days from the date of this. no.
tice, viz: John KugeI, of Morrison County;
Minnesota, for the NW4 Of Section 3, Town
40, Range 80, and names the following as bis
witnesses. viz: John Neuman, of Morrison
County, Minnesota, and John W. WISE ofM Or:
rison County, Minnesota. IL ... ~
!. /: ss.gs,. =: D. II. FREEMAN, =
ReeistSY.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
Certificates for State Lands.

Little Falls, MIMI. Dec. 10, 1879.
Notice is hereby given that have received
from the State Land Commissioner the certifi-
Gates for State and school lands sold last o.
tober. Parties holding receipts for same can
have their certificates by returning the said
receipts. W T. LAMBERT.
Treasurer Of Morrison County.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

We have made arrangements with
Gravel l. Goulet to handle all the
-four and feed of their make that is
offered in the market.
Simmons, Warrington e. Tanner.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

WooD sAw1sa.--I hs We q good power wood
saving maehine. circular saw, and win send
my men around to saw wood in Little Falls on
abort notice, in all quantities from one cord
up. This is tho cheapest and best way to get
Jour saving done. c''*: -: j. YASALY. =
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

A recent report to the French Anthro-
biological Society states that the island Of
Andaman in the Indian Ocean is inhab>
tied by race of wild men, little superior
to monkeys. In counting, these people
are said to slap the nose for units, and to
pull down the corners of the eyes for
tens. The hundreds are rather beyond
their mathematical powers.-Ex.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

Do you smoke or .che~7. Ifso, you
can get anything IN the way OFFS fine
Cigar or Chewing Tobacco, either ine
cut or plug, At Simmons, Worthing-
ton & Tanner's. ...S.S.=.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

VIM. Butler is talking Of constructing a
'.rss t"o''tory building at tie eastern end Of
his store, facing on Oak street, and 80 connect
Cd with bis present store that :he, can aecapy
'he whole. His store will then have twofrents,
ono facing. on Oak street, and one oq First
street. <'9a1:-%4:%T'@ ss'atTss@ y. = -
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

On Sunday last D. o. Goule.'s team upset
his cutter and threw him onto the business
side Of Z harrow that happened to be leaning
against fence. The points of some Of the
10th very hsrurally made some sore spots,
hut Dsye vs. able . attend ths show On Non
asy .evsaing. s5.ss.lz 81 :
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

The New Year came in with mild and
pleasant weather, and the first day was bright
| and warm. 1880 seems to be sorry for the
rigorous manner in which his venerable prede-
cessor buffeted the people with polar waves,
and it is disposed to make amends.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

-.
CHURCH or ST. SALvADoR.-Servi-
- on Sunday next, at 1880 A. M.
Sunday School at q P. NJ. Vespers at
1P NJ.
CHURCH OF Our SAVIOR.
1rsyer with gospel sermon on the first
md third Monday Of each month at 7:sO
?. n. holy Communion on Tuesday
morning after each first service for month.
REV. HERBERT Roor, Rector.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Cor.
ssr Of Chestnut and Fourth streets.
Services are held every Sabbath morn
Ag at IL o'clock. Seats are free, and
citizens and strangers are cordially invi-
nd to attend. Sabbath school immedi.
Aely after morning service. Thursday
evening meeting at 8 O'Clock.
DIV. RosEvKRANs. Pastor.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

Remember that Summons, Worth
ingtou & Tanner are selling Ladies'
Cloaks. Hats, Shoes and Dress Goods
at prices that beat anything in North>
ern Minnesota.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
What Railroads Do.
rom the Philadelphia Times.


Here comes another State which is GO
ing to get along without taxation. The
coming report of the Controller of New
Jersey, will show that the special taxes
on railroads and the funds now in>
vested, the interest Of which is available,
will afford sufficient income to pay all
the State expenses for the coming year.
and leave surplus, without any State
tax. Gov. McClellen is expected to put
in his message recommendation that no
more State tax be levied. Illinois ex.
poets to be living exclusively ON her rail-
roads IN short time, they having al.
ready largely reduced the State debt. -
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

Deacon Jelly remarked to a penurious
companion that the kingdom of Satan
was to be destroyed, and asked him if he
wasn't glad of it. eyes," he replied,
II suppose so, but itseems pity to have
anything wasted.'
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

We have made arrangements with
Gravel & GonIet to handle all the
-four aud feed of their make that is
"ffercd in the market.
Simmons. Worthington & Tanner.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

The New Years ball at the Vssaly House
last Wednesday evening passed of to the sat-
tsfaotion Of all who Archaeological music,
good supper, and everything in good order.
The attendance was reasonably large, though
not so large as at some previous balls,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

The reported conversion Of Dan Rice
at St. Louis, attracted much attention
throughout the country, but is now de-
MED. Mr.. Moody says that Rice has Civ
en- no evidence of having been converted.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

The Northern Pacific railroad company are
sow doing oil the express business that goes
over their lines. The change went into effect
on Monday last. and the express office in this
village.has consequently been changed from
Maurin Medved's store to the depot.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

For SALE.-The John Shanks farm, at
Swan River, is for sale cheap. Will sell for
cash, or trade for stock, or take par cash and
part stock. Apply at Little Falls to
r. j. HAYES
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02

Meigs County (Ohio) Telegraph, Dec. "a. ,
It bids fair to be "green Christmas.
Very little snow and very little cold
weather thus far this winter. We have
a reign of mud at present.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
Burnhamville, MINI

The Little Falls Hook and Ladder company
have organized under the laws of this State as
the village fire company, which, we believe,
exemrts the members from being required to
act a. jurors or to pay poll tax.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-01-02
100000 of Railroad Bonuses.

Des Moines, Ia, Dec. 20.-At the cleo.
ton in.the city ofaDe Moines to vote on
the question of tax in aid of the Des
M y OF 3 q Milwaukee railroad, the tax
! was va carried by vote of 1 ,oee for, to: 161
against. The vote of the city being light,
the vote is practically unanimous. !. The
town of Mitchellville, in this county, al
so voted on the same question to-day.
and carried the tax by strong majority.
The tax in the two places amounts to
about 100000. The taxes are voted
with view to bring the Chicago, Mil
waukee & St. Paul railroad to Des
Moines. For this object some 500, 900
in all has now been voted.