The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-05-13

Boys, you ought to be ashamed.
The grounds surrounding tie residence Of
c. J. 6tuart have been tastefully laid out,
and, with the addition OF evergreen trees,
presents beautiful and inviting appearance.
The rising of Leaf river has been serious
impeachment to the progress Of buildings in
town, as it has prevented the transportation
of lumber much needed in their construction,
frotn Elliot's mill.
There is no truth in the rumor that Mr.
Staples is going to start q hardware store on
the lot recently purchased by him Of Mr..
Heron. He says he will not even build un-
til late in the summer.
Mrs. Jones has received very fine lot of
millinery goods, and if the ladies OF this vii
lage do not present stylish appearance this
season, it will not be the fault Of their tasty
and enterpr,sing milliner.
Parents should be more careful in allow
ing their children to play around the station,
or some one will lie called upon to mourn
over the n,angled and lifeless body Of some
dear little cilerub before long.
The engine and boiler of the new planning
mill are in place and ready for business as
soon as the main building can be completed,
which has been delayed Oh account OF the
non n-arrival of the lumber necessary for its
completion.
The supper for the grand ball will Ike got
ten up by Mrs. Rawson, who thoroughly un-
derstands the requirements of the inner man
land woman) after a few hours of dancing,
and we bespeak for the merry crowd an en-
joyaLle lunch. =.
Mr.. Pa5dock's brother stares Tor the Yel-
lowstone valley Monday, with herd Of cat
tie purchased in this vicinity. He takes
with him Messss. Gadwa, and King, and ex-
poets it will take about two months to reach
his destination.
j. @. Ostrander and P. Vanzant have gone
into the meat market business. They have
moved the building recently occupied as a
lumber once. t6 Front ST r'est west 81 tie III.
MER Office, and, we'll, probably they will give
particulars to the people through an adver-
tisement next week.
Mr., Oleson and family arrived in this vii
lage on Monday night, and are to occupy the
house of Mr.. Lanes as soon as the present
occupants move out. Mr.. o. informs us that
be will build a store 20x50 on Front street,
next to the FARMER Office, and that work will
he commenced thereon in few days.
Farmers, and others, interested in the rais-
ing of blooded stock. should send to w. At
lee Burpee, 22l Church st., Philadelphia, for
a copy OF his Farm Annual, which will he
sent free to any address He also publishes
a book on poultry called The Poultry Yard,
which contains much interesting matter re-
lating to poultry. Price, so cents.
The shingle mill of G. R. Witherell IN
Wing river, was destroyed by fire last Tues
day during the absence Of the men who
were ut dinner. The loss is estimated at
81 400; no insurance. This is 4 sad mis-
fortune to these gentlemen who are enter
prising and were doing much III aiding the
growth and development Of their new coun-
try,
At the meeting Of the Wadena Cornet Band
last Tuesday night, it was voted to send iu.-
mediately for the necessary instruments. and
probably in week or two the musical toot
Of the tooters will he heard breaking the
quiet stiffness, etc. Report Of committee on
dance accepted and approved. Meeting ad-
journed to meet at the school house Saturday
night. for practice.
1t would Ike we'll to suggest, for the sue
cess Of the coming band, that is members he
satisfied to accept the leadership OF the ye,,-
tleman they have employed for th,t purpose
and keep theit bazoos closed ,unle'fkhe have
got something to say which will be beneficial
to the band, instead Of having tendancy to
create hard feelings, Many band has l,een
spoiled by some Of its members knowing
more () than the leader. |
The grand ball for the benefit of the Wade
na Cornet Band will be given At the planning
mill next Tuesday evening. This affair prom
ises to he one Of the most enjoyable occasions
this village has ever had. The dancing room
is SO feet square, aaording ample room for all
to dance without being compelled to wait for
the calling OF numbers; which is an unmiti-
gated nuisance in ball room. The music
will be furnished by Prof. Presson, assisted
BY Prot: Peardon, the accomplished cornetist.