Morris tribune., 1881-04-28

The pay car arrived Sunday after long
delay on the north end, where 1t was
blockaded by damage to the track. 1t had
long stay here caused by q washout on
the line below Hancock.
1t having been decided not to put any
mail agent or express messenger on the
NJ. & B. V. branch. for the present at
least, Messrs. H. c. Parlin and l.. w. Cur.
tiss are open for other engagements.
Jameson is conductor, express messenger
and mail agent, and does not appear to be
overhurdened with work either, at least he
is losing no flesh.
A new and stylish front has replaced the
old Anticipated affair which formerly graced
or disgraced A. A. Stones hardware store.
The change is decided improvement.
Speaking of that old store front leads us t.
the conclusion. now we think of it, that
Dragoo was mistaken: that frame was not
built in his time, ii is either ante-diluvian,
or somewhere in the days b. c.
BRIDeEs.-Although there have been
many rumors of bridges being washed
away in tits county by the high water. yet
in no instance have we been able to verify
the reports. 1t is u fact however. that all
the principal bridges on the larger streams
are safe and sound. In Pope county the
bridges on the Big and Little Chippewa on
the Glenwood road are both gone.
Our reporter concluding to turn granger.
on Tuesday last staked out claim in the
street in front of E J. Jones & Sons lum-
her office. after which he took up his po-
stiun in the office door in order to shoot
on the spot the first claim jumper who
might put in an appearance. Before
night. however. there were seventeen mules
buried there, and he has turned it into II
cemetery. Several choice corner lots may
be had at reduced rates
CAUTIoN.-Care should be taken at this
season of the year to remove all decayed
vegetables from the cellars and from the
vicinity of dwellings. AS many of the
cellars are full of water the foundations or
banking should be opened, so rs to allow
the wind to drive out as much rs possible
of the damp air and poisonous gasses which
are liable to generate, and much sickness
may be avoided by allowing pure dry air
free access under the buildings.
SToRM-A brief but heavy rain and
wind storm swept down on us Sunday
evening. and more or less damag. was
caused by washouts on wagon and rail
roads Washouts occurred on each side of
us on this line and trains were delayed for
several hours in consequence of the dam.
age. No accidents occurred in conse-
quence of the injury to the track, but slow
time will be made for some days or until
such time as the gaps can be properly
closed.
New FIRM-Elsewhere appears an ad.
vertisement from r. Freeman s Co.. the
new urn who have recently purchased the
drug stock, fixtures, ETC., owned by NJ. M
Moore, and who succeed to the business
which will hereafter re conducted by the
new firm at the old stand. Dr. Freeman
is a practicing physician, has had long
experience in the drug business, and will
without doubt meet with liberal share of
the public patronage.
ORGANs-Nlr. R. N. Bevans during his
short visit here has made trade in the or
gan line decidedly sultry, having disposed
of the celebrated Kimball organs which he
represents. at the rate of one in two days
This is lively business, for musical in
struments are usually slow selling goods,
but everything is possible when there is II
good salesman and an old standard and
reliable line of instruments. If you wan,
good organ call on MIR. F evans.
CLEAN UP-The village council in an
order published in this and last issue, mott
fv the public that tho village must he
cleaned within twenty days from the date
of the first publication, April 81. promp,
compliance with this order will save
trouble and expense. as, if the owners of
properly do not attend 10 the matter, with
in the timr given, the wo will he done
under the direction of the hoard of health,
and the cost charged to owners or occu-
pants of premises
SCARE,-A rumor gained circulation
Saturday to the effect that a case of vario.
loid had made its appearance in our midst.
and there was no little excitement among
the more timid ut tile announcement.
Health officer, DR.. Hulhurd, Immediately
made an investigation and found that there
was no foundation whatever for the rumor,
the whole cause of such a report being the
fact that a couple of children in the family
IF Mrs Crandall were sick after vaccina
ton. Thus endeth scare number one.
Probably there are none of the many
who owe Landberg one, but will reverently
say with US, as they read his name in the
list of petit jurors. vengeance is mine
and will repay, ETC." Those who remem
her with what keen relish the ex-sherif
used to snatch the unsuspecting out of theil
seats and put them on juries. will. when
they think of John locked up in small
close room, on a hot summer night, doing
jury duty. never dispute the old adage
"The mills of the gods grind slowly, bu
they grind exceedingly small"
MORE LAw-We learn that Mr. L. G.
Spooner and Mr.. A. P. Warner, have
formed partnership in the law business
under the firm name of Spooner & Warner
Mr.. Spooner is well ana favorably known
in these parts and has the reputation of be
ing one of the ablest lawyers in this
district. Mr.. Warner, while stranger
among US, is nevertheless highly Spoken
of and has had several years of legal ex
perience in this state. The new firm viii
prove strong and successful team and w
are confident will make creditable record
As soon as the new county building
now in course of erection, is completed
the officers will change their quarters q
follows: The auditor and treasurer, will
occupy the Offices in the new building, a