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Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
Land Office at Benson, Mimi,

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 this Office, on Friday June
18th. 1880, viz: Luther Mars, homestead applica-
ton number $780, for the north half Of north -east
quarter section 30. township 124, range 4O and
names the following witnesses TO prove his con-
tinuous residence upor and cultivation Of said
tract, viz: Samuel Leyde, James Leyde, George
Taplin and w. w. Page. of Hancock p o.. Mimi
Ats DIS HALL Register
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
The Woris Gribmne.
Morris. Mimi, May 81, 1850.

We are not responsible for, nor do zoe By
Publishing, endorse, the opinions Of oar
correspondents.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
U. S. Land Office.
Fergus Falls. Mimi,
Anril 26. 1850.

Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Cyrus B. Knight against John Dennert for aban-
dOning his homestead ertry number 4075, GATED
May I'd, 1878, upon the northeast quarter section
IL, township Us north range 4S west, in Traverse
county. Mimi, with view to the cancellation of
said entry: the said parties are hereby summoned
to appear at this office the It'll day of July $780,
at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, to respond and furnish testi-
mony concerning said alleged abandonment.
SOREN LIsToE, Register.
2t5 JOHN H. ALLEN Receiver
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

Edgar A. Blackman, an employee in the
Nicolin flour mill, at Jordan. Mimi, was
SO terribly mangled last week, by being
caught in the mesheS of cog-wheel, that
death ensued in few hours
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
U. S. LAND OFFICE,
Benson, Mimi,
Nav ~ lASO

Benson, Mimi,
May ~, 1880.
Complaint having been entered at this
office by John r. McNulty against Coe S.
Brown for abandoning his homestead entry
No. $3.50, dated March l0lh, 1878, Vi on the
north east quarter section %, township 1913,
range A. in Stevens county, Mimi, with
view to the cancellation of said entry: the
said parties are hereby summoned to'ap.
pear at this office ON the 2Sth day of July,
1880, at . o'clock A NJ, to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged
abandonment.
d. S. HALL, Register,
Cts IL. w. STONE, Receiver.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

U s. Land Office.
Fergus Falls; Mimi,
May ID. 1880.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Peter Gallagher against Patrick Quirk for aban-
9th ms the north Vest of
25, township 125 north, range AZ west of 5th me-
ridian, in Traverse county, Mimi, with view to
the cancellation of said entry: the said parties
the 18th day of July, 1880, at 2 O'Clock p M, to
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
Soren Listoe, Register.
SITS John II. Allen, Receiver,
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

In addition to the sports at DeGraff on
July 4th, the Courier says there will be
grand excursion from ST. Paul, Minneap-
oils and Navcrly to DeGraff, and will be
accompanied $50 rumor says) by the Great
Western Band of st. Paul The excursion
will be fully advertised.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

The report of the Board of Audit shows
Treasurer Ring, of Scott county, to be de
ficient 81, 49521.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

The Willmar Press reports the crops in
that county as looking exceedingly fine,
and much better, farmers think, than for
several years prev iOuSly.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

u s. Land Office, y
Fergus Falls, Mimi.
May Is, 1880. !
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Michael Ryan against John Ernst for abandon
ing his Homestead Entry numbered 1887, dated
June 18th, 1873, upon the south east quarter
of section %, township 1875 north, range 45 west
of 9Th meridian, in Traverse county, Mimi. with
a view to the cancellation of said entry: the said
parties hereby summoned to appear at this
office on the 18th day of July. 1880. ut O'Clock
p. M to respond and furnish testimony concern
ing said alleged abandonment.
SoREN LIsToE, Register,
5t5 JOHN H. ALLEN, Receiver.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

An elderly woman, enroute from Nc
Leod County to FELTON,, was robbed of
$l70 on the train near Glyndon, the thieves
escaping.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

Civil service deformity-U. S. Mar.
shals, Revenue Collectors, Post-masters
and others, who ''never drew an unsal.
aried breath, running conventions.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

A party of engineers of the st. p. NJ. s
NJ, will make Il new survey of the Mime,
apolis narrow guagc as far rs OsseO.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
Land Office at Fergus Falls, Mimi,


Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention 10 make
final proof in support of his claim, and final
entry thereof at the expiration of thirty days from
the date of this notice, viz: ON the 9th day of
July, 1880, before the Clerk Of the District Court
of Stevens county Mimi, at Norris in said county
viz: John Smith, Homestead Application number
township 1876, range A. and names the following
witnesses, to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said tract. viz: Adam j. Kline,
August Nuremberg, Alex. G. Mackenzie and Sach-
Ian II. Macintosh, all of Herman, Grant Co., Mimi.
5t5 Soren Lstoe. Register.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

An incendiary fire at Mortified last
week burned the Con gregational church
and two other buildings
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
Land Office at Fergus Fails. Mimi,
In d 1850

May 81, 1880.
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, and that said proof will be
made before the Clerk OF the Court of Stevens,
Big Stone and Traverse counties MIMI. at Morris,
Stevens Co., MIMI, on the 18th day of July $780,
viz: William Smith, Homestead Entry No. 3173
for the south-wes; quarter section 3 township 125
range 4S, aud names the following as his witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon aud cul-
tivatiou of said tract: John Markell John Chris
tian, Frank II. Lea and George b. Collins, all of
Round Mound, Traverse Co., Mum.
its SoREN LIsToR
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

An now it is asserted that Finley
wrote the anonymous letter to Spring
or
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

Complaint having been entered at this office BY
John Miller against Patrick Bolan for abandoning
his Homestead Entry No. 1851, dated May ID
1879, upon the northeast quarter Of section a.
township 125, range AZ, iu Traverse county, MIMI
with view to the cancellation Of said entry :sthe
said parties are hereby summoned to appear at
this office on the 10th day of July, 1880. at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. to respond aud furnish testimony
concerning said alleged abandonment
SoREN LIsT0E, Register,
4t5 JOHN III. ALLEN, Receiver.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

The Republican Congressional District
convention for the third district will meet
at the Academy of Music, in Minneapolis,
on Wednesday, the 9TH day of July next,
ut II o'clock H., to nominate a candidate
for Congress for said district. The coun-
tied to the following delegates Big Stone
/, Douglas 4, Grant 3, Pope 4, Stevens 8,
Traverse /.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

We Davis Blaine men can felicitate
ourselves, for ''an honorable defeat is
better than an ill-won victory.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

The report that Gen. G. c. Andrews and
OK Gov. Marshall have purchased the St.
Paul Daily Dispatch, is confirmed. The
ent editorial management until next Aug
IISf
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
U. S. Land Office,
Fergus Falls. Mimi.
Anril 90 1R40

Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Charles Lindt against William Daniels for aban.
doning his homestead entry number 4601, dated
II, township les, range as in Traverse county
Mimi. with view to the cancellation of said
entry: the said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office on the 9th day OF July. 1880
at Q O'Clock A. NJ. TO respond and furnish testi-
mony concerning said alleged abandonment.
S0REN LIsToE, Register
3t5 JenN IL. ALLEN Receiver
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
U. S. LAND OFFICE, !
Benson, Mimi,
May "a, 1880,

Q. S. LAND OFFICE,
Benson, Mimi,
May "A, 1880.
Complaint having been entered at this
office by A. Fry against Winfield S. Moore
for abandoning his homestead entry No.
77lS, dated Aug. 9th. 1877. upon the
north east quarter section ~, township lsS'
range A, in Stevens county, Minnesota,
with view to the cancellation of said en-
try: the said parties are hereby summoned
to appear at this office on the 14th day of
July, 1890, at 8 o'clock A. M, to respond
and furnish. testimony concerning said al
legged abandonment.
d. S. HALL, Register.
Cts ii. w. STONE, Receiver.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

Mr.. A. B. Davis, of Wiuncbago City, a
cattle dealer, was returning from Iowa,
where he had just sold a drove of cattle for
So, 800, last Tuesday evening he was STOP
ped, near the state lire, by three men who
commanded him to throw up his hands and
surrender. Mr. Davis, who is an old ex-
sheriff, knew that meant business, and with
great presence of mind, threw up his hands,
but in doing so lie clutched his package of
money. and threw it over his head into the
grass, unnoticed by the robbers. The men
then searched him, and not finding any
money as they expected, they treated him
terribly, and left him more dead than alive
He succeeded in getting to house, and the
next day search was made and the money
found. They have to get up early when
they get away with Al. No trace of the
would be robbers.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
The Alexandria Post thinks from the

The Alexandria Post thinks from the
tenor of the articles in the papers, along
the proposed line of the L. F. & D. R.
R., that the prospects for the building
of the road are not encouraging, and
says: "A short, independent line,
from Little Falls to Morris, would be
so unfortunate in its termini as to al
most certainly prove financial incubus
to its owners
AS to the prospects of the building
of the Little Falls road we will have
something definite to offer in a short
time, but are not at liberty as yet tc
divulge any particulars, but it may be
as well to state that capitalists consider
the termini, not only desirable but adj
vantageous to the new companies cred
it, and instead of the lines proving q
Financial incubus both the friends
and enemies of the route hold a fal
different opinion, and those opposed tc
the line will spend many thousands tc
prevent its completion.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

Last evening "wednesday about 6
o'clock, Mr.. Jewett, who. lives just two
miles south cast of this place, had his house
with all its contents destroyed by fire 1t
is supposed to have caught firm burning
hay falling on the floor from hay stove.
This is a severe loss to Mr.. j., as he, like a
great many other farmers whe have just
started to make home in this section, is
of very limited means. and had no iusur.
ance.-BrOwns Valley Reporter.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
U. S. Land Office,
Fergus Falls. MINI.

U. S. Land Office,
Fergus Falls, Mimi,
May II, 1880.
Complaint having been entered at this office by
Jeremiah O'Leary against John B. Ayres for aban-
March, ssth 1s7s upon the we Quarter sec
ton 20, township l25 north range 46 west of 9TH
meridian, in Traverse county, Mimi. with view
to the cancellation OF said entry: the said parties
are hereby summoned to appear at this office on
the 18th day of July. 1880. at O'Clock p NJ, to re
spond and furnish testimony concerning said al
legged abandonment. 700
SUren Listoe. Register.
5t5 John IL. Allen, Receiver.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

In speaking Of lightning rods, the Alex
andria Post says:
Insurance companies attach no value to
lightning rods and give no lower rates on
rOdd,d than. ON unrodded buildings; nor
any lower xltc on the lives of the inmates
of one class Of dwellings-over those Of the
other.
Many practical and scientific men seri
ously question whether lightning-rods are
any protection. No electrician considers
them reliable safeguard. Prof. Henry,
of the Smithsonian Institute. than whom
the world can furnish no higher scientific
authority. in closing an elaborate article
on lightning rods, advises all who want
rods TO go to u blacksmith and have com
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
CONTEST NOTICES.
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u, s. LAND OFFICE,
Benson, Mimi,
Nav ~ lSSU

May ~, 1850.
Office by John +. Hartrich against Winfield
s. Moore tor abandoning his timber culture
entry No. 1873, dated Aug 9th, 1877, upon
the south east quarter section 70, township
1873, range A, in Stevens county, Mum,
with view to the cancellation OF said en-
try; the said parties are hereby summoned
to appear ut this office on the 9th day OF
july, 1880, at . O'Clock A. NJ, to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said al
legged abandonment.
ID. s. HALL, Register,
Cts ii. w. STONE, Receiver.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

Next Wednesday settles the question
as to whether the politicians will sue
coed in scuttling the Republican ship
with the third term anger.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

A fire in Benson week before last, de-
stroyed three buildings, viz: blacksmith
shop, dwelling and barn. The loss is about
800, no insurance. Benson citizens are
now taking active steps to procure fire ap-
paratus, and an effort will also be made to
organize fire company.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

Sank Centre and Alexandria don't
like it because the trains run over the
Fergus Falls division during the night,
and the Herald ofSauk Centre is so in
dignant over the miserable arrange
ment, that it declares it cannot give
expression to the sentiments of the COM
munity without violating good taste.
We had a dose of the same medicine
for two seasons, but survived.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

Minnesota, Blaine Window State,
was placed on record, by the old ring,
as Window Grant. To say the out
ragged people are disguised and dissat-
isfed, but feebly expresses their feel
ings, and they will take occasion to
show their anger in manner our
tricksters will heartily despise.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

An exchange says: Anna Dickinson is
said to intend writing volume of reminis-
censes." We presume this will be a most
ante-Diluvians cXtant, description of the
flood by an eyewitness will be interesting
and instructive reading.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
U. 5. Land Oihce,
Fergus Falls, MINI.
April "a, 1880.

u. 5. Land Oftce,
Fergus Falls, Mimi,
April "a, 1880.
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Lewis +, Deal against William Ii. Sheely for
abandoning his homestead entry number 1927,
dated June 10th, 1873, upon the south quarter
Sction 20, township 1876. range AZ, in Traverse
county, Mimi. with view to the cancellation of
said entity: said parties are hereby summoned TO
appear at this office the 10th day of June 1850,
at 10 O'Clock A. M. to respond and furnish testi-
mony concerning said alleged abandonment.
SoREN LIsroE, Register
2t5 JOHN II. ALLEN, Receiver.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
U. S. Land Office.
Fergus Falls, MINI,
April ~, 1880.

Complaint having been entered at this Office by
George A. Magoon against Jan Haanen for
abandoning his Homestead Entry number 4ll2,
dated May 9th, 1873, upon the south east quarter
section -, township l25 N range AZ W in Traverse
county Minnesota, with view to the canoe alton
of said entry the said parties are hereby summon
ed To appear at this Office Oh the 18th day of June
$780, at l O'Clock p, m. to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged abandonment.
SoREN LIsToE, Register.
2t5 JOHN II. ALLEN, Receiver.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
U. s. Land Office,
Fergus Falls, Mimi,

U. s. Land Office,
Fergus Falls, Mimi,
May z. 1880.
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Joseph E. Dodds against John jackson for
abandoning his homestead entry No. 1872 dated
June I'D, 1873 upon the southeast quarter sec
ton 30. township 1877 N, range 46 W.. in Traverse
Co.. Minnesota, with view to the cancellation of
said entry: the said parties are hereby sum-
moned to appear at this office on the 10th day of
July. $780, at O'Clock A. NJ. to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged aban-
dOnment.
Soren ListOe Register. J
Ats John H. Allen. Receiver,
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
U. s. Land Office,
Fergus Falls, Mimi.

u. 8. Land Office, E3lC
Fergus Falls, MIMI,
May 8, 1880. ~
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Toney Orgren against Charles IL. Lowering for
abandoning his Timber Culture Entry No. 455,
dated April 29th, 1878, upon the lots one and two
of section l. township 1876 north range 4S west, in
Traverse county. Minnesota. with view to the
cancellation of said entry: the said parties are
hereby summoned to appear at this office on the
10Th day Of July, 1880. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. to re-
spond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment. ~
SoREN LIsToE, Register,
Ats JOHN Fl. ALLEN, Receiver,
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
U. s. Land Office,
Fergus Falls, Mimi
Nfn,, ~ 1000


Fergus Falls, MINI
May 20, 1880.
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Alfred Carl against John Churchill for aban
doning his Homestead Entry number 4OT7
dated May ID, 1873, upon the north west quarter
section 25. township 1875 range 4S, in Traverse Co.
Mimi. with a view to the cancellation of said
entry the said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office the Goth day of July 1880,
at o'clock A. NJ, to respond and furnish testi-
mony concerning said alleged abandonment.
SoBEN LIsToE, Register.
Cts JOHN IL, ALLEN, Receiver.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
LEGAL NOTICES.
NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF co
PARTNERSHIP

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF CO.
PARTNERSHIP.
Notice is hereby given to all whom it may con-
Germ, that the co-partnership heretofore existing
between George Welcome and Samuel G. Williams
under the firm name of Welcome & Williams, is
this day dissolved by mutual consent, the bust
ness being continued by Samuel g. Williams. at
the old stand, in Donnely All accounts due to
such certified to be paid to Geo. Welcome.
by said s. G. Williams, in writing.
Dated at Donnelly, Mimi, May %, 1880.
GEORGE WELCOME,
6t2 SAMUEL G. WILLIAMS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
Counties OF Stevens, Big Stone Sss.
and Traverse.
District Court,
18th Judicial District.
E. B. JFwErT Plaintiff snmnon.
OLE CLIFFGARD, Defendant
The State Of Minnesota to the above named De.
PENDANT:
You are hereby summoned and required to an
swer the complaint in this action, copy of which
has been filed with the Clerk of said Court and to
serve copy OF your answer to the said complaint
on the subscribers at their Office in the village OF
Morris, in said county, within twenty days after
| the service OF this summons upon you, exclusive
of the day of such service; and if you fail to an
swer the said complaint within the time aforesaid
| the plaintiff in this action will take judgmen
against you, for the sum of four hundred fifty
seven and 5000 dollars ($457 .56) and interes
thereon at the rate of 10 per cent per annum from
May 10th, 1880, besides the costs and disburse
menis of this action.
Dated May 81, A. D. 1880.
| BROWN & DARLING,
| 6H Plaintiff g Attorneys.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
U. S. Land Office. J
Fergus Falls, Mimi, :
AIN On 1000

May 20, 1880. J
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Daniel Murphey against Barney Hotop for
abandoning his Homestead Entry. number AGO.
dated July, Sd. 1878, upon the southeast quarter
section a. township 125 north, range 4S west, in
Traverse c. unity, MIMI, with view to the cancel
lation of said entry: the said parties are hereby
summoned to appear at this Office on the Goth day
of July, 1880. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, to respond and
furnish testimony concerning said alleged abap-
dOnment.
SoREN LIsToE. Register
Cts JOHN Ii. ALLEN, Receiver.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
Land Office at Fergus Falls. MIMI, !
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May 30 1880.
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, and that said proof will be
made before the Clerk Of District Court at Norris
Stevens county, Mimi, the 9th day of July,
$780, viz: Charles Olson, Homestead Application
number 26lO, for the lots Z, and 8, section "a,
township 1875, range al, and names the following
as his witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said tract, viz: Andrew
G. Satter, Reuben NJ. Richardson, Samuel Larson
and WhedOn w. Griswold, all of Morris. Stevens
county, Mimi.
Cts SoREN L1sToE. Register.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
LAND OFFICE AT FERGUS FALLS, MINI,

May II, $780,
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, and that said proof will be
made before the Clerk of District Court at Morris,
Stevens county, Minn on the 9Th day of July,
1880, viz: Samuel Fleming, Homestead Applica
ton number 1880. for the southeast quarter of
section 80, township l26, range 43, and names the
following his witnesses to prove his continuous
residence upon and cultivation of said tract. viz:
Ole +. Haliberg, Ezra Dunning, George Knapp
and John p. Lyons, all Of Donnelly p. o.. MINI.
Cts SoREN JIsToE Register.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27

"Hopewell," in rather sarcastic vein,
gives the Democrats and Grecnbaekers
some good advice, and delivers home
thrust when he alludes to the political sa-
gacity" of the Democratic leaders. There
is the same trouble III the Democratic par,
ty that there is in the Republican, the
greedy, avaricious party teaches pursue a
rule or ruin policy, and the result is disaster
Butler and Donnelly would make strong
m-odoriferously speaking.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
U. s. Land Office.
Fergus Falls, Mimi,
Anril 26. 1880.

Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Cyrus B. Knight against Theodor Monz for
doning his Homestead Entry number 4O39. dated
April Both 1873, upon the southeast quarter of
section H. township 125 north, range AZ west, in
Traverse county, Minnesota, with view to the
cancellation of said entry: the said parties are
hereby summoned to appear at this Office on the
9TH day of July, 1880, at 8 O'Clock A. NJ. to re-
spond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
SoREN LIsToE, Register.
Ctr JOHN IL. ALLEN. Receiver.
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
u. =. Land Office, !
Fergus Falls, MINI. :
ADril 81 1870

Complaint having been entered at this office by
Patrick Welch against Andrew Reed, for aban
donng his homestead entry number 4642. dated
November gid 1873, upon the south west quarter
of section 81, township l25 N, of range 40 w. In
Traverse county, Minnesota, with a view to the
cancellation or said entry: the said parties are
hereby summoned to appear at this office on the
18th day Of June, 1880, at O'Clock p, M to re-
spond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
SoREN LIsToE, Register
2t5 john ii. ALLEN, Receiver
Morris tribune., 1880-05-27
u. 8. Land Office !
Fergus Falls, Mfnn,.
AnFil % 1870

u. g. Land Office
Fergus Falls, MIMI.
April 90, $780,
Complaint having been entered at this Office by
Lewis Heuer against Ralph Jabush for aban.
dOning his homestead entry number 37O8 dated
Nov. I, 1871, upon the southeast quarter OF Sec
Stevens county, Mimi. with view 10 the cancelIa.
ton Of said entry the said paSties are hereby sum
moned to appear at this Office on the 9th day of
July 1880, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, to respond aud fur
nish testimony concerning said alleged abandon
meht
SoREN LIsToE. Register
3t5 JoHN ii, ALLEN Receiver