Morris tribune., 1880-09-23


fered and stopped the auger. 1t will prob
ably be necessary to dig the wells in some
localities.
MUsIC.-The Litchfeld Cornet Band,
gorgeous in neat uniform of blue and
gold, arrived Tuesday evening and left
yesterday morning for Ortonville to attend
the excursion ON the lake to-day. The
band favored our citizens with a concert in
the evening, and played several selections
in an acceptable manner.
In every direction farmers are seen bust
ly engaged in turning over the stubble and
back setting the breaking. The delay,
caused by the rains, in securing the crops,
has made people anxious to get their pillow
ing completed, and as the price OF wheat
is low, there is no inducement for them to
hurry their grain to market.
Another of these Internal modern con-
trivances. commonly called u steam wins
tie, has been erected at Messrs Cogel 4
Delays elevator, and when pulled wide
open goes off in very bass manner. An
other whistle is necessary for our peace
and comfort, and we do hope Elevator
Agent Spear will have one put on the en-
CINE at the Davidson elevator without de-
lay.
We would call the attention of the vii,
lage council to the fact that our fire engine
is being abused by having it used topump
muddy water. The engine is an expensive
piece of property, and should be kept in
condition, safely protected, for immediate
use. We would suggest that the engine be
overhauled at once, the valves packed, and
Examined to see that the sand and gravel
has not cut the cylinders.
Elsewhere will be found notice an.
nouncing the marriage, on last Friday. of
Mr.. A. R. Hull, of Graceville, and Miss
Dougherty, of Willmar. Al. was for some
time resident of this village, and made
many friends, who will be glad to hear
that he has taken life partner and joined
the noble army of Benedicts. Of course
congratulations are in order, and we all
join in wishing the young couple health,
happiness, and prosperity.
The thirty nineth district representative
convention, convenes in Morris next Wed,
nesday, the Goth inst 1t is very probable
that the gathering will be lively and
spirited, as there are several disputed and
contested points to be settled, but we have
sufficient confidence in the delegates to
hope that the proceedings will be conducted
in proper and harmonious manner, and
that the decisions of the majority will be
accepted as final and conclusive in all cases.
WINDY.-Last Sunday and Monday old
Boreas walzed around in this vicinity like
dog with kettle tied to his tail, and sew,
eral of our citizens were almost scalped. to
say nothing of being made baldheaded by
the force of the wind. If Old Prob's sue,
ccssor don't get down TO business the dem
ocrats will pat another plank in their plat,
form, and have their. organs at work
charging up the fckleness of the weather,
and all damages caused thereby, to the re
publican party,
INsTITUTE.-As many persons from
abroad will be in attendance at the state
teachers institute to lie held at this place
next week, we trust our citizens will ell
dcavor to make the occasion socially pleas.
ant and enjoyable for our visiting guests.
This can be done in many ways by our
hoSpitablc people, and it is not necessary
for Us to say more than that we should
manifest an interest in the proceedings,
exert ourselves to have our visitors feel
welcome, and do all in our power to make
their stay pleasant as well as profitable.
OYSTER PARLoRs.-At the request of the
proprietor TRIBUNE reporter called at the
Metropolitan oyster parlors last Saturday
and took Il view of the apartments, which
are finished and equipped in truly ele
CANT style, and equal to any similar estab
lishment in the larger cities, while the de
licious bi-valves arc served in any desired
style, by competent and experienced cooks
MIR. Walters is one of the most enterpris
ing of our citizens, and the lavish and ex
cellent taste displayed in the furnishing
Ornamentation and decoration of his prem
Uses is certainly commendable.
TRACK NOTES.-The railroad company's
coal shed at this place is an enormous
structure, 25x275, with q capacity suff
cicnt to contain two thousand tons of coal
a new side track is to be put on the cas-
side of the shed for the accommodation o.
unloading cars.
The engineers have measured and sur
veyed a location for a new side track OF
the west side, which is to extend from TIN
section house to the round house.
Some mischievous vandals got foolin,
with the turn table last week and succeed
ed in breaking off both levers.
TIIEATRICAL.-As announced, Bill,
Marble and his dramatic company visite,
Morris last week. and from appearances
being greeted with crowded houses bot
evenings, we should infer the performance
gave very general satisfaction. The com
pany forms better support than on thei
previous VISIT although there is consider
able room for improvement yet, but s.
long as Mr.. Marble keeps increasing tn
strength of his troupe, he is entitled t
commentator. If managers would brin
good companies here they would be sure o
a liberal patronage and hearty welcome, q
western people appreciate and supper
worthy entertainments.
i NUMBER ONE.-The first ,'burn up" O
the season occurred last Monday night O
the premises of Mr.. Lew Perkins. On
stack of wheat and Minnesota Chief ser
arator were burned, the machine wa
, owned and operated by Mr. Kerrick, an
was at work on the Perkins farm. o
quitting work at dusk the usual precat
tons were taken to guard against accider
by fire, and as everything was made sal