Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1881-06-23


to pay for it, and no faster. The church
is not yet completed, but is about ready for
the plasterers, who will be set at work i'm
mediately and the building made ready for
occupancy. OF the soiree Tuesday even
ing, we have only to say that it was sue
cess socially and financially, the tables be-
ing literally served and bounteously sup
piled with profuse variety of seasonable
delicacies, and the occasion enjoyable in
every respect. The ladies of the society
and members of the congregation desire to
thank the people of Morris who have so
generously assisted them in their efforts TO
build house of worship, and to whose
liberal patronage the success Of the festival
was mainly due. They desire us to give
assurances of their deep sense of gratitude
for the many favors received from one and
all, and especially are they under many OBJ
legations to those who took an active part
in the work of preparing for Tuesdays
festival, and also kindly acknowledge the
generosity of the Morris Cornet Band for
for their voluntary attendance on that oc-
casion. The receipts of the evening were
$4,000; the expenses are estimated at $40,
leaving a net gain of $4,000 over and
above expenses. The quilt of which men
ton was made in last issue, has thus far
Melted the society $111.95, sixty six dollars
of which was raised Tuesday evening, and
the quilt presented to Mrs. Rohne.
The Rev. w. II. Locke of Evanston ILL.,,
is at present in charge of the congregation,
and will remain until October, at which
time he will resume his theological studies.
ACC1DENT.-An unfortunate accident
which resulted fatally occurred on the
line between here and Hancock yesterday,
the victim being foreman John Curran, for
some time past in charge of the section
crew at the Pomme de Terre river. The
particulars of the accident are as follows:
Engine number 81, pushing caboose, left
here about one o'clock on her return trip
to the gravel pit with the crew. After
crossing the river and when through the
big cut the whistle was sounded as usual,
but ON entering the next cut hand car
was noticed ahead of the cabOose. Every
effort was made TO stop, as man was
seen under it, but before the engine could
be brought 10 stand still the forward
trucks had passed over the man, bruising
him in terrible manner and almost sever
ing the right leg below the knee. Curran
with his crew it appears were going i'll the
same direction as the train and heard the
engine thistle. Some of the men called
to him to stop the car and get it out of the
way, hut he told them to 60 little fur
ther, and as soon as the train came in sight
jumped IN front of the Car which he was
on and which was running very fast at the
time, falling under it and his clothing be-
ing caught in the cogs, he was dragged
some distance. The men endeavored to
get him out but failing in this they made
an unsuccessful attempt to get the car off
from him, but ere they could do so the
train was upon them and they were forced
to leave him to his fate. The train
brought him here and Drs. Hulburd and
Freeman were Immediately summoned,
and the dying man was taken back to his
home at the river, where he expired after a
few hours of intense suffering, conscious to
the end. 1t is evident Curran saw his mis-
take in trying to 60 on further and in his
eagerness to get out of the way with his car.
and seeing the near approach of the train,
became excited and confused, miscalcula-
ted the speed and jumped in front for the
purpose of stopping the hand car and lift
ing it off the track. He had been injured
once Or twice before in leaping in front of
his Car and attempting to stop it with his
hands, and it is evident that his reckless
ness cost him his life. He was a man of
about fifty years of age and had many
friends who will deeply regret his untime-
ly death.
BASE BALL-The game of base ball be.
tween the Morris red caps and the Herman
blues, played on the grounds at this place
last Saturday, was as interesting and enjoy
able q game as we have witnessed fol
sometime past Although the home nine
| were victorious by score of twenty to fit
teen, yet had it not been for change in the
pitching in the fourth innings, our boys
would not have won the game as easily as
they did. The clubs are evenly matched
but both need much more practice at bat
ting and throwing, as the striking was
weak and the throwing wild. Too many
flies and too much air swiping and over
throwing, showed that practice was nee
essary in both these very essential points
and it is to be hoped that the boys Oh botl
sides will put in some good practice before
the return match is played. Quite large
audience, amongst whom were q number
of ladies, assembled to witness the game
and all were much pleased not only will
the exhibition but also with the gentleman
ly department of the players. Nothing oc
CURED to mar the pleasures of the sport
and while we extol the members of boil
home and visiting clubs, we must alst
commend DR.. Freeman, the umpire; for t.
the strict, impartial and satisfactory dis
charge of the duties of his responsible ant
difficult position, the pleasant outcome
was in great measure due. The follow
| inc 10 the score.