The Northern Pacific farmer. [volume] (Wadena, Minn.) 1878-1885, 1880-11-18

The Dramatic Club met last Satur-
day evening, and also on Wednesday
evening. A play was introduced, and
parts were assigned to several mem.
bers' We may look for something
entertaining in few weeks of home
production.
'sHow far is it to the new store of
Baumbach & Meyer if keep straight
on?> asked one gentleman OF another.
''About 900 miles, but it you go the
other way it is only few rods,' was
the ready answer.
F. P. Tooly, who was in this place
during the fore part of the summer,
returned from his old home in Vino
na county last Friday morning, &C.
companied by Geo. Bateman. Mr.. B.
thinks of locating in Wadena Co.
Still they come. A young immi-
grant arrived at the home of J. W.
Hasson, Thursday morning last, and
has concluded to locate here for the
present. Weight. seven pound and a
quarter. Mother and son doing we'll.
Albert pelton, formerly foreman
in Senator McCrea's lumber camps,
and a brother to Mi. 0. Pelton who
resides near Wadena, has leased the
Everett House at Perham, and opens
it as hotel. AL is deserving of all
the custom he receives.
Mr.. Tucker and family, have just
arrived in Wadena from Canada, and
has concluded to cast his lot with us
for the present. Mr.. T. comes well
recommended as 4 mason and brick
layer, and we trust he will receive
his share of patronage.
Rev. E. J. Frank, Presiding Elder
Of the St. Paul district. German NJ. E.
Church, will preach at the School
House in Wadena, Friday evening,
Nov. 10Th, at o'clock. All are cord
tally invited. Quarterly meeting on
Sunday at Bertha.
Although Monday was very stormy
and cold, it was the liveliest day in
town for some weeks. There was
just snow enough to run sled, aud
farmers bethought themselves to lay
in g supply Of provisions before an
other snow blockade.
A French artist gave his last work
to q porter to convey to g saloon. "Be
careful, be careful! said he; 1.-THE pic
ture is scarcely dry ooh, never
mind!' said the porter, ''my clothes
are old, and Baumh:tch & Meyer are
closing out their large stock of CLOTH
ing very cheap, and l can afford q new
suit
1t is rumored that Mr.. Henry Pei
key, of Lake Park, is negotiating for
the purchase Of the Rawson House.
Henry is well-known along the line as
q live energetic business man, and
should lie make the above investment
we have not the least doubt but what
he will make it successful and pay
ing business.
Mr.. Hall and family start for Far
go, their future home, to-day at pm.
They leave behind them q host of
friends who will always be pleased to
hear of their success in life. We are
sorry to have Mr.. Hall leave us, but
it is, probably, for his best interests,
thus we cannot be too selfish and over
look the welfare of others for our own
pleasure, 50 we wish him God-speed
to the topmost round Of fame and
prosperity in his new field of labor.
The Wadena Cornet Band have
made the necessary arrangements to
have {; grand New Years ball at
Peake's Opera House. Friday evening,
December 31st. The band are deter.
mined to make this ball the grandest
Of the season, and no pains or expense
will be spared to make it enjoyable
and pleasant for all who attends. First
class music has been engaged for the
occasion. 1t is really hoped that they
will be successful as the boys are just
beginning to be useful. Due notice will
be given of the particulars soon.
The Holden Reform Club met in
Peake's Hall Friday evening. AL.
though there was not u very large
crowd out, they had u pleasant time.
The exercises consisted of vocal mu'
sic, speaking, essay, select reading,