Morris tribune., 1880-12-30
LOCAL ITEMS.
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at the Metropolitan Drug Store. .s,sa s-A
A happy New Year to all.

write it 1891. ..- '.--.1
A good time is assured at the New
Years ball tomorrow evening.
Board of Trade meeting next Monday
evening at the usual time and place.
All trains on the Morris & Browns Val
ley branch have been suspended the past
few days. .s .. s.--
Wheat receipts at II. w. Stone & Co.'S
mill last week footed up nearly two thous.
and bushels. -......... .......a .a....,s -...
That hint of ours, as to this office being
open last Saturday for the reception of
presents only, didn't work.
Not having motive power-loeomotive
power-the Browns Valley trains were
abandoned on last Monday.
Tuesday evenings west bound passenger
train even although drawn by two engines,
was about four hours behind time.
Passenger and freight traffic on this line
is at present rather light, though large
when compared with former years,
Trade will be comparatively dull for a
few weeks, but so far during the cold sea-
son, has exceeded previous years.
All danger of u wheat blockade is avert
ed for the present at least, rs the elevators
are shipping out the grain in lively man
ner.
A rumor was in circulation at this place
last week to the effect that a large number
of conductors had been discharged. This
is not the case, all the old "boys" come
and 60 on time rs usual. -.
Those Of our musical townspeople who
can conveniently do so, are expected to
| assist at the Board of Trade entertainment,
and all will be asked to contribute some
selection, vocal or instrumental.
Last Sunday was clearly tough one
the cold northwest wind driving the snow
at furious rate, rendering it unpleasantly
disagreeable for any who were compelled
! to face or even be out in the binding
storm.
Owing to the inclemency of the weather
last Sabbath evening, there was no service
in the Congregational church. The lecture
| on "Manliness in Christianity" will be de-
livercd next Sunday evening by the Rev.
J. l.. Fonda. .
A new bowling alley has just been built
hy James Egan and completely equipped
with, all The paraphernalia necessary. This
is sport popular amongst many, and the
establishment will doubtless be we'll pat
ronizcd. ..
AGAIN.-Owing to some trouble with
the engine, the train on the branch got
only part way On its outward trip Friday,
and much to tile disgust of many passen-
gers, did not get through on the return
trip until late Saturday night.
Luckily for US residents of the prairie,
the pleasant weather during the middle of
the month enabled the company to furnish
their stations with a good supply of fuel
No suffering will ensue from any scarcity.
of fuel in this immediate vicinity.
Fears are entertained that some of the
Connemara settlers will be frozen. if they
do not actually perish, should this storm
and intense cold continue. However. the
investigation had the. effect to cause their
being better prepared to 60 through a
storm of this kind. . -
A most elegant gift, a massive and beau
tful French clock, ebony cased, was pre-.
sented to Mr.. J. D. Good on Christmas
morning, by his employees. The present
is handsome one, and the recipient is
naturally much pleased at this substantial
token of remembrance and esteem.
FESTIVITIES. On last Thursday evening
a dance was held at Donnelly, and we
learn from those present that it was sue
cessful and thoroughly enjoyable affair
The arrangements were complete in every
detail, and with the admirable manage.
ment contributed to making the occasion
complete success.
An impromptu hop was given by some
of our young townfolks at Brisbine's hall
Christmas evening, and was participated
in by a gay party of young people, who
"tripped the light fantastic" to the excel
lent music furnished by the Morris Quad
rifle Band The hop was like the others, q
very pleasant affair. y
An unfortunate dead-broke individual
headed for Winnipeg was put off the
train at this place one day last week THE
stranger was given shelter and food and
cheerfully started off, determined to bea
his way through if it took all winter. i
is pity that plucky perseverance could
not be put to good account - .s-,,,.-
A letter written by an elderly lady resid
ing in Milwaukee was received last week
by Mr. Hutchins J, :. The writer, while re
GREETING her inability to contribute tow arc
relieving.the distress of the Connemaras
urges upon Mr.. III. the many virtues o.
Harlem oil as a healing and soothing lotior
for frost bites, and suggests that it be fur
nished to those suffering from freezing.
On DIT.-A social dancing party is an
nounced for next Wednesday evening a
Brsbine's hall 1t is the intention at tina
time, if agreeable, to re organize th'
Quadrille club and hold series of partie
during the winter months. The highl.
successful efforts of the club last season
and the popularity of their assemblies
leaves no question Of the advisability of
renewal of these very pleasant social hops
TELEGRApHIc.-As the new line to tn
Valley starts from the telegraph office a
this place, it has been necessary to increas
the force and power of the battery. and s,
large closet has been placed in position
at the depot, in which are arranged abou
fifty glass jars Of chained lightning. Thre
sets of instruments with all the nccessar!
: equipments are in position and on Frida.
last telegraphic communication wa
3 opened with Graceville. James Igo is act
l ing station agent in Mr.. Fishers absenc
! and although the duties are heavy, yet h
! | and fis two aesistanfs keen m with tl