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Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
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The Temperance Meeting. .

The temperance meeting held at the Cong.
,regational church in Little Falls last Sunday
evening was very fully attended BY an classes
Of citizens. Rev. T. c. .Kinnie led IN the
opening exercises. After a temr GRANGE song
by the choir, Rev. D. w. Rosenkrans deliver
ed Oh address. He said that as surely as
Haveluck's Highlanders came to the relief of
Lucknow, or the boys in blue to the prisoners
at Andersonville, the temperance army is
coming to- the relief Of those now in siege or
captivity BY the rum power. When Satan
plotted the ruin Of the race, he sent forth q
host of evils, whole battalions Of them under
command of major general Brandy, and field
marshal Whisky. ID Rum invaded New Eng
land. and Whisky made fearful descent up
on Ireland and Scotland. There was terrible
destruction Of. life and property, and an inn
smense number Of prisoners. " ~ - vt
The wise King Solomon long ago sounded
an alarm, that that "strong Drink was
raging-but the war of resistance was not
fairly begun until the tee-totaaers began to
organize about forty years ago. The enemy
mustered a powerful army of distillers, brew
ers, wholesalers, retailers, hard drinkers, mod
crate drinkers and cadets, backed by q large
money influence. It was computed at the
outset that there we're six hundred thousand
drunkards in the United States alone, and ten
times as many in course Of preparation. ; /.
> Alcohol then had full possession. The first
battle was to, decide: whether strong drink is.
necessary for health. A generation of people
with clear heads and strong hands have won
this battle. The next great battle related to
the religious and moral bearings of intoxicat-
ing liquors. In due time the churches, al
most without dissent, in harmony with the
moral sense of our country, declared for total
abstinence, and that field was won for temper
ance. The next contest was like Sherman's
march to the sea, very long and hard fought.
1t involved this question, Shall We have free
whisky, license, local option, or prohibition?
We are moving toward prohibition. Some of
the States have made prohibition success.
1t will yet triumph everywhere. And now we
come to the Waterloo where Alcohol is being
route past all recovery. Business has taken
the field for temperance. Railroads, telegraph
companies, banks, manufacturers, all capital
lists and employ ers, demand that their subord-
mates KEEP SOBER. Social drinking and
treating still prevail in some quarters, but the
odds are against them, and their time is short.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
A Land Boom.

From the Grand Forks Herald.
As was anticipated, the opening of the U.
s. Land Office at this place on Tuesday was
signalized by a tremendous rush, and at 9
o'clock-the hour for openings surging
crowd Of about three hundred people were on
the street with filing papers prepared to push
their way into the office. Anticipating the
rush, the land officers secured the services of
Marshals Fadden and Ryan, one of whom
was stationed on the inside and the other on
the outside Of the building, and when the door
was opened the officers had to exert their Ut
most authority and strength to keep the anx-
ious crowd from filing every inch of space
in the office. Only three or four were admit
ted at time, but Notwithstanding this every
man in the crowd seemed to think his chances
good for admission, and the repeated efforts
of each one to gain an inch of vantage ground
was spectacle more ludicrous than sublime.
After successive repulses by the officers the
crowd good naturally accepted the situation,
and patiently waited their turn. All day
long the register and receiver, assisted by
Walter S. Tallant, Of Fargo, were kept on the
jump, aud only suspended business at a late
hour in the afternoon, the number of filings
for the day being few over GAO, and the ag-
gregate number Of acres the enormous amount
of ! o. ,o0e; which, We are assured, is the
largest number of acres ever filed upon in one
day in any land Office in the United States.
The rush continued the second day with but
little abatement, but to-day the excitement is
waning. and business has settled down to a
steady basis.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
From the Stevens County Tribune.

From the Stevens County Tribune.
Hon. J. Simmons, of Little Falls, so says
the Transcript, learned while in St. Paul that
the construction Of the line from Morris to
Browns Valley was not probable. If this is
the case there is either an enormous amount
of money being wasted, or else Mr.. Simmons
information was net reliable.
1t has always been the experience in towns
where the headquarters of construction CON-
pany are established that rough and la sless
element usually congregute. Indeed the
early history of this village teaches US what
we may expect during the coming season, and,
although we are now better prepared to deal
with this class, yet unless we commence now
and control, there will be more or less trouble
after time.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
S. V. r. Sherwood Pardoned.

From the St. Paul Dispatch, April "a:
This morning U. s. Marshal Nc Laren
placed in the hands Of Shiriff King the
pard on Of $. V, r. Sherwood, issued by
President Hayes and duly attested. Mr..
Sherwood It will sberecollected, was post
master at Brainerd, and on an examina-.
ton Of his books last July and August
by Postofice Agent Sim p. Child, was
found to be in arrears to the government
to an amount agggregating some $4,000 or.
50, 900. He was indicted and tried at the
October term Of the U. S. District court
and sentenced by Judge Nelson on the
18th day Of October to six months i'm
prisonment in the county Jail and to pay
q fine of $l81. Upon the rendition Of
the santence he was taken to the county
Jail, where he since remained until today
when Sheriff King notified him Of his
pardon and shortly afterwards sent him
forth 9 free man once more-having
served out his sentences less tbirty>two
days and the additional period Of incar>
ceration which would have resulted from
q failure to pay the fine imposed. Mr..
Sherwood's many friends in Minnesota
land they are numerous. not only in ST.
Paul, but throughout the northern sec,
lions of the State will be pleased to
learn that the clemency Of the F resident
has been invoked in his behalf, and to
congratulate him upon being once more
allowed to mlngle with tho outside world.
His offcnse arose more from lack Of busi-
ness training than from any delinquency
on his part being generally conceded.
on the trial BY all who heard il, that he
was more sinned against than SHINING,
and that not q dollar Of the deficit Was
ever embezzled by him or accrued 10 sis
own use. His demeanor and bearing
throughout the long period Of his incar-
cerat,on have been characteriatlc Of hons
sesty and uprig htness. and there can be no
doubt he was the victim Of circumstances
more than Of any intentional wrong dos
ing.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
R0yalt0n Correspondence.

From our Regular Correspondent.
Royalton, April 20, 1880.
The work on the Presbyterian church
will commence in a short time.
Most of the ties that were hauled to the
railroad at this place to be sold to the
Northern Pacific have been sold to Wei
lington & Co., and will be put into
Platte river and RATED to Minneapolis. .
Rev. j. S. Bouck has leased the house
and land belonging to R. D. Kinney, and
intends to commence the nursery bust
ness. With his long experience in this
line of business there is no reason to
doubt that he will make it success.
Mr.. E. Macumber, the blacksmith, is
doing very good business. He was
presented with good building lot by
MIR. J. D. Logan, and we und erstand he
intends to build house soon and re-
move his family here, who are now
stopping with friends in Boston. We
hope the farmers will bring in their
work and keep Mr.. NJ. busy. as he is
good workman and we need him here.
We understand that lumber is a scarce
article at Little Falls. Well, why don't
you come to Royalton. Mr.. Logan has
a fine lot Of dry lumber WHICH can be
bought at a reasonable price. Don't
send to Minneapolis when you can get it
within ten miles.
r. D. Kinney, who is we'll known to
everybody in this vicinity as genial
and good hearted gentleman, left a few
days ago to join his family in Vermont.
He left with the best wishes of host of
friends, who will be glad to welcome
him back to Royalton should his bust
ness and health permit his return.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Newman left for
Hastings last Monday for a;visit of a
week or ten days. z5 I. u s..... :.
Onesof Mr.. Henenlotter's best horses
was taken sick some time ago, and
number called to see the animal. TWAS
found that the horse had as many dis.
eases as callers, but none of the callers
could do the horse any, good. Mr..
James Fiman, a young man who has had
considerable experience, called and in
formed Mr.. Fl. what the trouble was.
Under Mr.. Fiman's treatment the horse
has greatly improved. Although it may
yet.die, there is credit due Mr.. Fiman
for the skill with which he has handled
the case; and if any one can save the
horse, he can. Ii OMEGA. u
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
Notice..
St. Paul. Minn Al ril

St. Paul. MIMI, A pril 10, 1880.
have this day Cancelled the authority of
Hays / Lambert to act as agents of the St.
Paul Fire 4 Marine Insurance Company, of
St. Paul, and have this day appointed 0. A.
Churchill as the agent of said company, who
alone is authorized to issue policies or collect
premiums for said company at Little Falls
and vicinity. A. J. TRUMBULL,
E-,- Special Agent,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
A Dramatic Treat.

Billy Marble, the great comedian, and his
refined company of seventeen persons, open a
three nights engagement in the Great Divorce
Case, in Little Falls, Thursday evening, May
6. Admission has been reduced to 25c.,
35c. and 500. During their engagement they
will also play "Col Sellers, or millions in J"
We know hut little of this troupe personally,
but they are spoken of in the most compli-
mentary terms by the newspapers. The Far
50 Daily Argus, referring to one Of their plays,
says: "Itis nothing less than the presenta.
ton of Mark Twain's wonderful comic and
sentimental drama of "The Gilded Age" in
which Mr.. Marble is to take the part Of "Col.
Sellers" with his "millions in it," No char
acter in modern drama has ever appealed to
the risibilities of the public as has this one.
It is replete with humor SO dry and deep
that the listener laughs until he cries. .., G*
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
JAMES BROWN

is doing a General Livery and Express
business, delivers passengers, baggage
and freight in all parts Of town, Is al
the depot on the arrival of all passen>
ger trains, keeps horses and double,
aud single buggies for the accommo>
dationof persons desiring to travel in,
the country, and promptly attends to.
all business entrusted with him..
Charges reasonable. 49,.
e asS JAMES BROWN.
Little Falls. MINI.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
We have few Ladies' Cloaks that we will
sell at Cost for Cash. Call and examine them.
SIMMONS, WoRrHINGToN & TANNER.
from the Sherburpe County Star.

From the Sherburne County Star.
The Princeton Union last week bore unmis-
taxable evidence of having been neglected by
its editor. From private sources we learn
that he has been devoting his time, night and
day, attending persons sick with diphtheva.
The people over there are afraid o the dis
ease and will not 60 near it, and in this emer
gency our friend of the Union volunteered his
services as nurse, and this accounts for the
Union not being as bright as usual last week.
Bro. Dunn may have some singular pecuiari-
ties, but he has heart as big as all out doors,
and he is always on hand in cases of this
kind. Pass the culprit around.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
Notice Is TAX Payers.


The lsw .prescribes : penalty Of Ton per
cent on ~ dslinqa real estate taxes on the
first day of June Of each yesr. Therefore
pay your taxss before that time and sAve tho
penalty
g All persons u hake "a delinquent I'M
terest On stats q ooIsl notil I'd % ct
.tle1 before June lllg q the
a strnctionss of NJ SO farthsr
sr.es ~ill = eraa md aftsr aid
sdafe will = col. g double tho
saneane ! 4 senAlky
=. LAMBERT,
County Treasassr.
b +. y. IINaLR Deputy
I.ittls lalls Morrison CO, Hin nil
q, 1850 s.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

From the Princeton Union.
The railroad Surveying party reached
here last Saturday. The line surveyed
crosses Rum River at the south end of
town, in an almost direct line with DR..
Giles house, thence west close to the
Sherburne county line; on Thursday,
they entered the French settlement,
Greeobush, this county, from thence
they will continue on to Sank Rapids.
The distance between Cambridge and
Princeton. according to the survey is a
little over 10 miles. The engineer in
charge says, he never surveyed nicer
route tor q railroad in his life.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

A genius has discovered that gr,ddie
can be successfully creased with tn rnip
while baking = buckwheat cake. This is
q great step in the right direction and
will go 3 great ways towards making
country editors contented with their lot.
Now will some other. fellow tell us how
sawdust can be made to take the place of
buckwheat. .s 3.s.5sE Y : .sere. 81 b
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

Editor Transcript: In answer to many
inquiries as to whether Rev. D. ". Rosen-
kra lrN Is to remain here another year, I sup
pose ne will; for at the church meeting held
on NJ the oath inst, thirteen members Of the
church A being present, and voting on q resolu-
ton offered requesting him to resign, four
voted for the resolution and nine against it.
Those voting for the resolution were earnest
in advocating its adoption. Curtis NJ Ben
ham and S. P. Fuller were chosen delegates to
attend the Anoka conference to be held at
Clearwater. Little Falls, April %, 1880.
-. . :: .., Respectfully yours.
49,. 80 S. P. FULLER. H.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

J. -. logon. Of Royalton,. contemplates
neying his saw mill at .Royalton to. this vii.
ASes While the supply Of lumber in Little
Falls 10 much short Of the demand, Mr.. Lo-
xan,s lumber at Royalton,s although Of the
beet quality, does not meet with very active
sale. AK. 81 -.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
ON the Brainerd Tribune.

From the Brainerd Tribune.
The Jones Bros. have disposed of their
saw mill at this point to Messrs. j. A.
Davis & Co., of Minneapolis, realizing
about $4,000. The new firm, consisting
of j. A. Davis, Farnham s. Lovejoy, and
E. Remick, are men OF enterprise, ability
and wealth, and Brainerd can we'll be
proud of this acquisition to it's business
prospects. LAUNDERING men are Begin
ming to appreciate the fact that Brainerd
is to be prominent manufacturing GEN.
ter, and are looking about for mill-sites.
A brick planning mill and sash, door and
blind factory is contemplated, and the
whole to be furnished with sufficient
power to rent for running a Touring mill.
A company. we understand, has been
formed to put the latter in running shape
this spring.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

From the St. Paul Globe.
While large amount of material for
the western extension of the Hastings &
Dakota road has been delivered at Or
tonville, the surveys for he extension
are still pending, and the route to be fol
lowed, whether through Big Stone coun-
ty or westward directly into Dakota, is
undecided. @efz sts,=.@a> 49, t. ID
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
Rubber Paint.

We have just received large lot of Rubber
Paint mixed ready for use, so any one can
use it. RHODES h. WETZEI
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

Dr. g. =. Lavell, Of st. Paul, ) specialist
who trsats al diseases of the eyes ! and ears,
will b at the Office Of Dr.. a. Guernon, ii Lit
Tie Falls, Monday afternoon aud Tuesday fore-
noon, Nay Sd and 4th, for consultation and
treatment q any persons desiring his ser-
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

The Pacific flaming Mill il the only mill
that viii leave the. wheat free from oats and
cookie. Examine it 81.
FLYNN. PAINE r co.'s.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
Cash for Ties.

We will take Tamarac, White Pine, Ash,
Red and Rock Elm Railroad Ties delivered
anywhere on the Mississippi river bank be-
tween Fort Ripley and Sank Rapids, and will
pay Cash.. MAURIy 4 MEDVED. "
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

The village council propose to vigorously
enforce the hog ordinance this season, and
are entitled to the thanks of the community.
It looks bad to see droves of hungry hogs
foraging in the streets and squealing around
the warehouses in the sshter of the village to
say nothing of their nocturnal depredations
in the gardens of law abiding citizens who
keep their own hogs sh ut up.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
"A full line ofTrunks and Valises
very cheap az
Simmons, Worthington & Tanners.

a reporter of the Anoka City Herald
attended an entertainment at Elk River,
given BY the Dramatic Club, of that vii
lage, and has the following to say Of Elk
River babies:
me |s. reporter would also speak pleasantly Of
the quality and quantity Of Elk River babies,
t thu Of which, under the age Of one
year, ne alleged 70 have been present; and
each particular infant seemed to think he had
the leading part II the play. Seven Of the
Juveniles we're taken = the ante-room and
Dispatched during the evening but no differ
.ence in The volume Of .oand uas apparent.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
: Dry Cord wood for sale at Xix H..
~ MAURIN d. MEDVED'S.

~ The soldier who was mentioned in last
weeks Transcript as having made his escape
from the Northern Pacific train between Lit
tie Falls and Royalton, while being conveyed
to the military prison ct Fort Leavenworth,
Kansas, to be confined for the crime of deser-
ton, was recaptured near Crow Wing by the
soldiers from whom he escaped. They were
on train going north, and saw the oulprit
walking near the track. They Immediately
jumped of the train and captured him. One
of the soldiers who jumped IF fell, the train
being ut full speed, and broke his nose against
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

j. P. Smith can furnish meat from Ab. to
q car load of cattle on short notice. Parties
west would do we'll to communicate with him.
Also Butter, Eggs and other farm produce
furnished at wholesale
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

Drafts payable on demand in oil principal
cities in Europe, also passage tickets to- and
from Europe, for sale at lowest rates at =& 6
ssEs %ss9@. sz& MAURIN & MEDVED,S.z
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

For the next ten days will sell lumber as
follows:
First Common Boards, $3.50 per NJ.
Second 1000 "
Roofing Boards, 500 p"
Dimension timber, 2 by 4, IL and IA feet,
Sl1.0Q. All other sizes, $ll.50 to $500.
Siding, Flooring, etc., at bottom prices.
Shingles from $2.25 to $2.75 per M. All a,
my store on main road, Burnhamville, Mimi
Orders by mail solicited. J. F. LOCKE.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

The new telegraph company need repairer
for their line running from Leon Houde's store
to tho depot. Apply to J. D. Harker.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
THE LITTLE FALLS
NJ EAT NJ ARKET.
II. r. SMITH.

j. p. SMITH.
PROPRIETOR.
Little Falls, Mna,.
All kinds of Fresh. Meats, Sausage.
Hams, Lard and everything usually
found in a
FIRST GLASS MEAT MARKET,
constantly on hand.
Cash paid for Hides.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

From the Sank Centre Herald.
The Transcript SO geographically the
neatest paper il rural Minnssota, and editori-s
ally fresh wholesome and able S ! credit 70.
Minnesota journalism, 70 tho town il reprs-
sents, and its editor Who furnishes the brains
and the enterprise which makes Il What II il.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
80
Don't Fail to be There.

$aThe Jolly Eleven anew dramatic troupe
recently organized in Little Falls, intend to
give an exhibition at the Court House.in Lit
tie Falls next Tuesday evening. Considera-
bio '.s time and expense have been put upon the
preparation Of suitable stage and scenery
and the boys expeeta good attendance to en-
able them to give the exhibition without actu-
al loss Those who know something Of what
the exhibition will be, think that it will be
one Of the most enjoyable entertainments ever
given in; Little Falls. Il ~
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

Steel Harrow Teeth, 10 cts. per pound and
Iron Harrow Teeth at cts. per pound at
SCHLEUSENER BERG'S.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

# you wanta Whitewater wagon, for part
cash, part Nov. first, and balance in ties and
wood next winter, call &
ss5s FLYNN, PAINEG CO.'S.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

10 all Whom it may concern.
/ You are hereby notified that after the fifth
day Of May, 1880, all hogs found of running at
large within the limits Of the village of Little
Fails, will be taken up and put in the village
pound. By order of Village Council.
... s.:..:. , W. 7. LAMBERT,
Attest, President,
L. g. WoRTHINGToN,
Is ~, go s.s - Recorder. .,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

Just received, a new lot of Dry Goods, and
latest styles Of Prints. Call and see.
# III ~ & MAURIN & MEDVED.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30
Potatoes.

WANTED--Three car loads of potatoes at
once, for which the highest market price will
be paid by LEON HOUDE.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

"A lot of the we'll known Deer d Co. Moline
Cross and Breaking Plows now for sale at
s. SCHLEUSENER l. BERG's.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

All personal taxes not paid BY the 10th day
OF May, a. D. 1880, will be placed in the
hands OF the Sheriff for immediate collection.
Little Falls, April 20, 1880. .sE ~. 4.
sss:. hi W. 7. LAMBERT,
81 t[EE.{ J.. County Treasurer
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1880-04-30

F. N. Foster desires to express his thanks
to the citizens who assisted in quenehing the
fro that broke out at his house last Friday
evening, and especially to the Hook and Lad
der company.