Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1880-01-01

Olaf Fclland now spells his name "Papa"
Mother and daughter are doing nicely
1t may be disputed, but it is a fact, that
We have as warm, if not warmer, weather
in July.
Mr. and Mrs Chas. Croonquist, left yes
terday on visit to friends in Kandiyohi
County.
Seventeen handkerchiefs We're among !
the presents received by resident of this
village on Christmas.
We will be at home to-day, that is to say
the devil, editor, and the rest of the staff
will not be found in the office.
FoUND.-Mention was made in our last
issue, of the loss of jim, /" the otter. Since
that time "she"--Jim is her-has been
found.
1879 went out like lamb. Yesterday
was a beautiful day, clear, bright and cool.
We hope 1880 will follow the good exam
pie, and not come in like lion.
FUN.-The boys danced last night till
broad day light, and went home with the
girls in the morning. A bountiful supper
at the Central House, was one of the solid
enjoyments of the evening.
Our merchants wers all busy taking an
account of stock and balancing their
books during the past few days. The net
results Of the seasons business in every in
stance are extremely gratifying.
A huge snow plow passed up the line
last Sunday afternoon. The monstrous
brute, propelled by one Of the new and
heavy engines, attracted considerable at
tcntion while standing at the depot.
WuEAT.-The wheat market is still buoy
ant and although during the past few days
there has been decline of four or five
cents in the eastern markets, yet the prices
continue to advance at this point, the
prices paid are No. $40, No. 2 $1O7.
We are always glad to answer letters of
inquiry received from parties abroad, but
correspondents should enclose stamp.
Out of eight letters received in the past few
days, from parties asking questions about
Morris and vicinity, but two contained
stamps for return postage.
INSTALLATION AND COLLATION.. Last Sat
urday evening, the elective and appointed
officers Of Golden Sheaf Lodge 4. F. & A.
NJ. were duly installed. After the ceremo
ny, the officers elect invited the brethren to
partakc Of collation., which had been
quietly spread in Goods Hall
Cal. Kyle, one Of the popular conductors
OH the st. p. NJ & NJ. r. r., was in Nor
ris a week ago-his first visit in two years
The look of astonishment on his face
prompted the question: "Well has Morris
improved?" his answer was: Improved
well l should say so-If did not know
the country in this vicinity would no
recognize the place. Even now I cal
scarcely believe this is Morris"
BUsT.-There is rumor that cook
stove Was blown TO atoms, in upper town
last week, fortunately no one was injured
We do not know the cause of the disaster
nor any Of the particulars, but have on,
suspicious, that the fuel used was borrowed
while the owner was absent. This is tht
second accident OF this kind which has oc
cured in this village in the past few weeks
Is is evident that there is a put up jol
somewhere.
Coon News On and after January 1st
1880, the St. P. NJ & NJ. r. r Co. viii
make reduction in freight and passcnge
tariffs, reducing passenger rates to fou
cents per mile. This is good news to tn
people along the line, and will be til
means Of creating good feeling betwee
the pGoples aud the company. The new
management deserves the thanks of all 70
their efforts to promote the welfare of til
people along the line, and their liberia
policy will be fully appreciated.
LECTURE Mrs. A L. Hyde, delivered
lecture on the mysteries of Woman" q
. Goods Hall Monday and Tuesday evening:
The audiences were very small, and dl
not even pay the expenses. Of the lectur
we must say it was we'll written, and cor
tanned many truths, but there was tail
Of indelicacy in portions Of the address
which could have been omitted, withou
destroying the sense or obscuring til
meaning. The lecture was a plea fc
womans rights and privileges, condcmnin
I the present system of marriage and divorces
without however advocating any of til
7 foulness of the free love doctrine, as pi
: racea for the cure of the, SO cllled, evils {
the system.
j. THE WEEK OF PRAYER.-It has becom
custom among christian people to observ
the first week Of the new year, beginnin
with the first Sabbath, as religious season
1t has become the custom also of the Mi
sionaries in foreign lands to observe til
same, SO that there is belt of prayer eli
+ cling the world at the opening Of the ne
year Subjects for praye" are assigned t
every day, though none are constrained |
!, select them unless they wish. The Amer
can Branch of the Evangelical Alliance hs
] selected the following for this countr,
Sunday, Jan. 4th-Sermons on the "Ful
ness of Christs Salvation" Monday
S Thanksgiving for the blessings of the yeal
Tuesday OF sin; Wednesda
: Prayer for the Church of Christ; Thur
day-Prayer for Christian Education; Fr
day-Prayer for Nations and Rulers; Sa
s urday-Praycr for Missions The wee
+ will be observed in Morris by Union Prayt
}. Meetings every evening, at the Soho,
0 House. All are cordially invited to attend