Morris tribune., 1881-11-17
LOCAL ITEMS.
Extra copies of the Tribune are on sale
at the Metropolitan Drug Store.


E. T. Archibald, Esq, of Dundas, and
Hon. J. NJ Archibald, of ST. Paul, are
registered at the Central House.
The young son of Mr.. w. Morris, who
was so seriously injured last week, is i'm
proving and the chances are for his recov-
cry.
We learn from the Journal-Press that
Dr. A. P Bell dentist, of Alexandria, has
determined to locate permanently in ST..
Cloud.
Donneily was represented on Tuesday
by AIessrs j. MCGOWAN, A. H. Taisey and
S G. Williams, and Hancock by Messrs.
Henry FEELS and II. Busch.
The lawyers are in possession this week,
and such al array of legal talent never be-
fore was seen'within the peaceful borders
of our promising burg.
One o. the Witnesses in court when
asked for his marriage certificate took OIL
his hat and pointed to bald spot. The
evidence was conclusive.
Mrs. ]. B. Stebhms, of Utica, Winona
county, left for home yesterday, after hav-
| ing had very pleasant visit among rela-
tiyes and friends III this locality.
A sudden cold snap on Monday closed
up farm and railroad operations and left
no room fer further doubts of winter hay
ing settled down in genuine earnest.
Judge Wilkin, OF St. Paul, opened the
present term of court, and after having
tried the ampbclI-Lanlberg case returned
home, Judge Brown continuing the term.
Elk Sheriff Laudberg is visiting Morris
and attending court, having some I'M.
finished litigation TO look after. John is
as robust and noisy as ever and hence ap-
pears quite natural.
TIE passenger train which left here yes
terday morning had a hoX-car attachment
for the accom- odation Of a large number of
railroad graders who left for the cities to
spend the winter months.
The next entertainment in the series will
be furnished By the Rev. T.-C. ALcCiary,
Of Saltwater, we'll known to our people,
he having on two previous occasions lee
tured to delighted audiences.
| The average citizen wears a hunted !ook
and all because Of the persistence Of the
sheriff and his deputies, who are seeming
| ~ On the trail morning, noon and night,
running in material for juries.
AS conductar Jameson has rented rooms
for himself and family in this village, it
looks as though he was to remain III charge
of the Browns Valley train, and That the
train would lay over night in Morris under
the winter running arrangements.
This day week is Thanksgiving and as
we would like to observe the day as holi-
day, advertisers are requested to hand in
any notices for insertion rot later than
Wednesday noon, as the paper will be
printed early OIL Thursday morning.
A party of prominent railroad officials
arrived Monday evening by special train
from Grand Forks and were detained here
a few hours by a train Off the track at the
junction. The party was composed OF
Messrs. Hill, Angus, Marvel and Alexan
| der
The following attorneys are in atten
dance at court: j. Il. Stocler, Lake City
W. H. Mead and ]. n Granger, St. Paul
j. W. Alexander, WiIlmar; ]. W. Rcy-
nolds, Herman; Judge Flandrau, G d.
O'Brien, Mr.. Kline and Mr., Brimbral, OF
of ST. Paul.
From roadnaster Costello we learn that
crews are at work, under his supervision,
putting up temporary snow feTces on the
cuts along this line On the Valley branch
permanent fencing will he used, ten car
loads of posts, for this work having ar
rived Monday
On Monday evenisg the Browns Valley
train was delayed few hours by the &c
cidental displacement OF switch at thf
/ junction which threw three or four ears
from the track. There was no damage
done, the cars being got on again without
much difficulty.
Mich Keegan the would he rapist has
skipped out, having been heard of deputy
sheriff 7. NJ Moore at Willmar, on Thurs
day. A telegram was sent to sheriff Ma
gnnis but as usual was delayed severa
hours and by the time he reached Willmal
he was a day too late.
i A couple of boistcrous s'simple DRINKS
were gathered into the fold the other af
ternoon. One Of the lads showed con-
siderable resistance but he was finally lait
out on sled and toted off to the villag,
reformatory there to make himself happ,
over solitary gameof freeze out.
/ We regret TO announce the very alarm
ing illness of Mrs. John r. Folsom. 1t i
feared she may notrally from her seriou
prostration as for tie past two or tire
days her condition hts been critical in TIN
extreme, giving occasion for the most Sc
rious forebodings. Being possessed of
naturally strong constitution it is though
she may yet rally, but of tits there is it'll
or no hope, indeed ii would be nliracuou
if she did, so sorcly is she afflicted.
That loatbsome disease small pox is evi
IDENTIFY spreading through the northwest
In Stearns county it has appeared, as pre-
! viously noted, in a German settlement a
Spring HILL Thanks however 10 tn
prompt measures adopted by tile stat
board Of health, the spsead of the diseas
has, it is thought, been checked On
case is reported at Fergus Falls and al
i other atBi-mark. Parents throughout eli
state should see to The vaccination Of tsei
/ children.