The Northern Pacific farmer., 1881-10-20

Bishop r. Dubs, of Cleveland,
Ohio, will preach two sermons at
Peake's Hall next Friday evening,
the 2lst; one in German and one in
English. AL are invited.
Go to L. T.. Stinehour's for Mrs.
Freeman Nev National Dyes. For
brightness and durability of color,
are meQualed. Color from to 5
pounds. Directions III English and
German. Price Is cents.
We believe there is Il law in this
State, compelling all tumbling-rods
to be boxed. Threshermen had bet.
ter box their t,,mbling-rods before
some one gets killed or hurt.
Our hotel accommodations are nt-
terly Inadequate to meet the demands.
Someone ought to put up a large ho-
tel, capable Of accommodating all
who may happen in our village.
Mr.. Clayton is erecting himself a
large residence in Oak Park addition,
and has it already enclosed. AS soon
as the house is we'll under way, the
plow factory will be commenced.
Since our last issue, we learn that
n. Z. Clark and Senator. McCrea were
looking over the grounds at Fergus
Falls, with view Of putting in a
saw mill there, instead of Ferham.
Prof. Whitney informs us that the
school house is none too large now
to accommodate the host Of pupils
who attend, and that the services Of
another teacher will be needed soon.
The Wadena Cornet Band, is one of
the most accommodating bands in
the State. They gave the Agricultur.
al Society Ave dollars for the privi-
lege of playing few pieces Fair day.
We are glad to say that some Of
our subscribers are paying up what
they owe US. James Robb left 4
couple OF dollars at our Office yester-
day, which was thankfully received.
! Webb & Peake are offering great
bargains in groceries and provisions.
It will pay you to examine their $1.OO
bargains. Enough tobacco to last
you a year, and four or five pipes for
$l.OO.
J. w. Okins, of Nerthfeld, Minn.,
brother-in.law of F. J. Dean, made
us very pleasant call yesterday.
Mr.. Okins thinks we have beautiful
town, as well as good country to
back it,
John Hayton takes a position as
clerk with the we'll known firm of
Baumbach & Meyer, this week. We
are glad John has got a place, as he
is an upright and steady boy, and de-
serves it.
Mr.. Thomas Jordan called last
Monday and-well, paid up his
subscription. Mr.. Jordan is suffer
ing from a large carbuncle ON his
wrist which has laid him up tor
several days.
Oscar Pelton, one of the most enter.
prising farmers of Wadena county,
will thresh his wheat this week,
weather permitting. He contracted
three hundred and fifty bushels at
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$l.30 per bushel.
Abner Henderson,, of Petroleum.,
w. Va, writes us uudcr date, Oct.
9th, and says he wants the FARMER,
as he intends to move to our village
in the spring, and wants to learn all
about the country.
They have got boarding houses in
pretty thick on Front street-tour all
side by side. Two new ones have
been opened up lately. Wadena is
well supplied now, having six in all
besides the Merchants.
a man came into our Office Monday
and enquired for Mr.. DeLong, whom
he had been hunting for some time.
No one seems to know DeLong, and
he has not been found yet. He gets
his mail at this postoffce.
Judge O. z. Stearns, of Duluth.
has decided to become a candidate
fer reelection to the Office of District
} Judge. He has done this at the
) earnest solicitation of members of the
bar, OH the Northern Pacific.
Albert S. Mcmillan, Of the Vern-
dale journal, who has just returned
, from a visit to Iowa, WAS in the
village Monday. and made us s
pleasant call. He reports having &
splendid time at his old hor.e.
Joseph z. Swindlehurst, returned
to Bismarck, Monday night. Joe
is rather wild, but at the same time
is good hearted boy, and always
:, means we'll. We hope he will meet
with success wherever he goes.
At the next meeting of the Coco
Templers, short play will be pre-
, sented, entitled ''The Coal Heavers
= Revenge" by members of the lodge
Let all members be present and en-
JOY the evenings entertainment.
& Some of our merchants are doint
quite an extensive business abroad
> J. X. Miller shipped number O.
stoves to Verndale and Aldrich OF
!. Tuesday. Also Webb & Peake solt
quite a biM to parties at Motley.
aY WANTED !Ea
BY Peake & Murray at CITY BANK
;. Wadena County Orders, also Schoo
D Orders fer teachers wages, for whic]
the highest cash price will be paid.
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