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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21
A CLOSE CALL.
A Farmer Shot by His Son.in.L Law

EoImCF OuOs W ma OOue10s Lave
On Tuesday last. Sebastian Wandron.
farmer living about two miles east of
this village, came near being the victim
in shooting ARRAY of which it seems he
was the instigator. The circumstances,
as related by both parties, are about ~
follows:
For some time an unpleasantness has
existed between Wandrcn and a son-in
law who resides in town named Frank
Bittson. and whom the former had for
hidden to come about his premises. On
Thursday afternoon Geo. Wilson, another
son nlaw. had occasion to cross the
premises of Wandron to get a load of
straw from the farm of another party,
and procured the services of Frank Bitt-
son to assist him. Wandron, seeing the
parties cross his premises with the team,
went to the house for his shot gun, and
finding he was out of ammunition, i'm
mediately proceeded to Mr.. Tice's-a
neighbor-and obtained the same, ut the
same time telling Tice for what purpose
he wanted it. After Wandron's depart
ure Tice went in search of Bittson, and
informed him that Wandron had threat
ened to shoot him for coming on his
premises, and was prepared to execute
his threat. Bittson Immediately proceed
ed to another neighbor's house and Dor
rowed rife, with the intention, as he
states. of defending himself in case of at
tack. After the wagon was loaded with
straw. both parties mounted the load, and
Mr.. Wilson. the owner and driver of the
team, started to drive back across the
land of Wandron on their way home
Wandron stood ON the line of his land,
and when the team came within three or
four rods Of where he stood he raised and
cooked his gun and took aim at Bittson,
at the sane time addressing Bittson in
opprobrious language. At this point, the
statements of Wandron and Wilson diff
fer. Wandron states that his purpose was
merely to brighten and bluff Brittson.
and prevent his crossing the land, and
that he had no intention Of shooting him,
but seeing Bittson was armed. he took
down his gun and told him to shoot,
and that Bittson then shot him. Wilson
states. however, that Wondron did not
take down his gun. but that Bittson was
too quick for him. and fired. The wound
inflicted was in the left side. over the
heart, but fortunately the bullet, after
entering the flesh. glanced outward. and
the injury inflicted was not dangerous.
1t was close call. however. A yet, Mr.
Wandron has entered no formal COM
nlaint
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

So great is the faith reposed in Ayers
Pills by those who have given them tri-
al. that the consumption of them almost
passes belief, far exceeding any precedent.
They cleanse the blood. improve the ap-
petite, promote digestion. restore healthy
action. and regulate every function.
They are pleasant to take. gentle in their
operation, yet thorough, searching. and
powerful in subduing disease.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21
he Minneapolis 4 st. Louis Railroad.

/; he Minneapolis 4 st. Louis Railroad.
That the above.named railroad is to b
&tended to this section Of the State il
bw considered certainty. the follow.
@tract from the railroad items in the
Honeer Press of the 18th inst. will show.
The momentous question with the citi'
Ems of Redwood Falls is, Will the road
cioss the Minnesota river near here and
B passing through our village be extended
On through the county to Marshall. or
viii it strike Beaver. and run thence west
on the north side of the Minnesota riverf
The Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway
company expect to very materially extend
their linea this season, by the construc
ton of ut least 175 miles of new road. In
preparation for the proposed extension,
Hon. w. D. Washburn, president OF tho
company, states that he has already pur-
chased ten thousand tons of steel and nve
thousand tons of iron rails. all OF which
will arrive as rapidly as they are needed
in the work of construction. Of the pro-
jected extensions, 1875 to LEO miles will De
Oh the new line via Excelsior and Lake
NliO0etOnKo, VIII TIC NcSlCAi1 OOuAuo
line Of the State as its objective point
precise locality not yet named. but the
line will penetrate the great wheat belt.
This line will cross the Hastings q Dakota
at or near Norwood. and the Minnesota
river near Beaver Falls, or Redwood Falls
probably. The line is not definitely locat.
ed beyond the river, and it has not yet
been decided whether it will cross the
WiSona & St. Peter at Marshall or north
of that point. This line will be laid with
steel rails. the grades are easy ind it will
be first class in every respect.
The Iowa line south from Fort Dodge,
will also be extended forty Or fifty miles
from its present terminus. with q view to
reaching additional coal fields.
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Decisions by Judge Cox.

Judge Cox has just filedr decision in a
tax case tried at the January term for
this county which is of some interest to
old residents. The defense set up against
the tax was, that the old town of Red
wood Falls was never legally organized.
and hence that the assessor of said old
town who assessed the land was with
out authority to do so. The Judge
holds, that in q tax case the court could
not consider the validity of the orgauiza-
ton of the old town of Redwood Falls.
and hence sustains the tax. The case
may go to the Supreme Court, Alfred
Wallin for the county; J. Wilson Paxton
for defendant.
In the case of John Garner against j.
C. Duncan. for possession of the school
records of School District No. 8. IN Red
wood county. the Judge has filed decis
ion holding that the right to the posses.
sion of the records is in Duncan, and thai
either the books or their value must bt
returned to him. Alfred Wall:n for Dun
can; H. d. Baldwin for Garner.
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New Millinerv floods.

Miss Long has just returned from Chi
cago. where she has purchased the largest
and incest line of millinary goods, dress
trimming goods and fancy goods ever
brought to Redwood Falls. Also, full
line OF children's shade and dress hats,
ready-trimmcd. Miss Long proposes to
keep full stock of better goods for less
money than can be found in the town.
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Dental Notice.

I intend visiting Redwood Falls every
three months, remaining each time about
twenty days. To those wishing first class
work we claim that our past advantages
and experience places us far above those
emperically instructed. All work war
ranted to be equal to that done in any
city in tht Northwest, and at enable
rates. f. l.. TOWNSEND, ID. ID. 3.
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DIED.

THORNHILL.--In this VILLAGE, on the 3Oth
ult.. of typhoid fever, Oscar, son of John
ThOrnhill. aged Is months.
Also, on the 10th inst, OF consumption. Mary.
daughter of John Thornhill, in her 18th year.
EvANs.-At Willow Lake, ON the 18th inst,
the wife Of Henry Evans, aged 10 years.
Deceased had been married to Mr.. Evans but
little more than q year. She and her dead i'm
f.rnt were inferred in tho burial site on Mr.
Evans farm by the side of his former wife,
VII" died little more than twO years ago
Tho funeral services were conducted by Rev.
g. Holden, Of Lamberton. and were attended
by many sympathising friends and relatives.
Con-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

A house belonging to O. B. Turrell.
situated about four miles southeast of
this place was burned about noon on Sat.
ardsy last. The house was occupied by
John Arnctt. who succeeded in saving
most of his effects.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

The village council of Sleepy Eye re-
Gently raised the saloon license to $500.
The saloon keepers of that place to the
number of dozen or more had already
taken out licenses running until January
next at $50, and the only effect of the
advance this year will he to prevent any
additions to the number at present engag
cd IN that business.
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NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT
nnn"00n HAHYo NHHNYN A..

REDWOOD FALLS, MIMI, APPLY, III.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his clafsn,
and secure final entry thereof. and that said
proof will be made before the Register and
Receiver Of the U. s. Land Once, Redwood
Falls, Mimi, on Saturday. the 18th day Of May.
1881, viz: MAIDS Bertelsen, Homestead entry
shin liz. rance 81. and he names the FOLLOWING
witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said tract, viz: Henry
johnson, John j. Johnson, MAIDS Madison and
Lars Tomps0n, all of Box Elder p. O., Redwood
county. WIN. p. HUNTINGTON, Register.
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u. E. Church Services.

Rev. John Stafford. of Hamline Uni
versity. will preach next Sunday morning
at 1880. The pastor will discuss the fol-
lowing subject at 7:3O p. N: Woman rs .
Church Member. All invited. Visiting
strangers are welcomed.
We have obtained the permission of
the school board to ring the school bell
for our services on Sabbath days here
after. The bell will he rung as follows:
A. NJ. at 10, 1890 and 1890; P. NJ, and
100. c. s. II. DUNN, Pastor.
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PROBATE NOTICE.

' County - Of Rsdwood. ~. In Probate couss
In the matter of the estate of Gustav Daniel
if. Wagner, deceased.
On reading and fling the petition Of George
Il. WAGNER, OF Redwood county, Minnesofa.
Fepresentin{; among ether things, that Gustav
on the ed day Of November, A. d. 1874, ct East
BRADY. CLARION county. Pennsylvania, died In
testate, and being resident Of this county at
the time Of his death, leaving estate within
this county, and that the said petitioner 10 .
son OF said deceased, and praying that admin
sst,stion Of said estat. be to him granted, + IA
Judge Of this court. on Monday, the I'd DAY Of
May, A: D. 1881, at 8 O'Clock p. n, at the Pro-
bate ONCE in the village of Redwood Fails, In
said county.
Ordered further. that notice thereof be aiveu
to tho heirs Of said deceased, and to ali persons
interested, by publishing copy Of this order
Tor TN &c successive weeks prior to said day Of
hearing, in the Redwood Gazette, q weekly
Falls, in said county.
Dated at the village Of Redwood Falls the
18th day Of March. A. D. 1881. By the Court,
lSEALJ JOHN H. BOWERS,
Judge Of Probate.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

DR.. Smiths lecture on Wednesday even.
ing. April 9th. is on the subject. 'The
Next Step in Civilization from the STAND
point of Jesus Sermon on the Mount.
DR. 8. has decided to not accept the invi
ta:ion to go to Dowagiac, Mich.
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NOTICE.

q. B. LAND UEIICE,
REDWOOD FALLS, MIMI, April Q, 1881.
Complaint having been entered at this ONCE
by Andrew Haala against Gustav A. Dietz-
mann, for non compliance with the timber cul-
his timber culture entry No. 10, dated July 3,
1873 upon the northwest quarter of section IS
township Ill, range 81, In Redwood county.
MIMI, with view to the cancellation OF said
to appear at this once ON the 21st day Of May,
1881, at two O'Clock P. NJ. to respond and fur.
nish testimony concerning said alleged eban-
dOnment. WIN. r. DUNNIN0TON, Register.
VIZ. D. H8RRI0TT, Receiver.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

DR.. Smiths works on Short Hand, Mar
riagc and Divorce, and the Brotherhood
of Man, are on sale at Pond j. Cos.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

Auditor Whitcomb announces sale of
the State Lands in this county to take
place on the 26th Of May.
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Wall PAPER.

In a few days we will have the finest
stock of wall paper ever brought to Red
wood Falls. Don't purchase until you ex
anime my stock.
c. WEST, at Brick Drug Store.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

The Minnesota river has broken its icy
letters, and in some places is reported as
overflowing its banks. We learn that TIE
ferry on the Beaver Falls road has been
running, but high water will most likely
compel its suspension for a time.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

We learn that the railroad lands in this
county are about to be placed on the
market, and that an agency for their sale
will soon be established in Redwood
Fa11s
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Notice to Teachers.

Owing to the state of the roads, I was unable
to fulfill my appointments at LambertOn and
Walnut Station. Therefore will be at
LAMBERTON, April 38th and 9th.
| WALNUT STATION, April 18th and 28th,
to hold public examinations, and expect to
meet all teachers intending to teach in the
south part Of Redwood county at one Of said
places. d. L. BIGHAM,
Co. Supt. Of Schools.
Redwood Falls, MIMI, April 10 1881.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

The train arrived at 1890 p. NJ on Sat-
urdsy evening las, which delayed the dis
t'ibution of the mail until 8 A. N. Sunday
morning, when all had an opportunity
of getting their letters and papers.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

Regular service next Sabha'h at the
Presbyterian chu, CHI, . II A. ~. Topic
Of s.rmOn: Destiny of Man.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

On Thursday morning last, the train
from'here to Sleepy Eye ran into cow.
throwing the forward trucks of the ca
boose off the track
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

New goods, including a fine line of
boots and shoes, expected next week at
Robt. Wilson's.
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NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
and secure flnal entry thereof, and that said
proof will ben made before the Register ana
Receiver of the q. 8. Land Once ct Redwood
Falls, MIMI, on SATURDAY, the 18th day Of
May, 1881, viz: Thomas March, Presumption
D. 3. entry No. 19,773, for wy NWk and NWk
SWk section 3, township 11& range a6, and he
names the following witnesses to prove hia
said tract, viz: ]. b. Robinson. 4. T. Bunch.
n. X. Butterfleld and Ezra Truesden, all Of
Redwood Falls, Redwood county. MINI.
WV. p. DUNNIN0TON, Rogi0toH.
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Keep your feet dry by purchasing rub.
Der bouts at McMillan's Four sizes OF,
hand-mens', youths, boys. and child
rens': a'so mems rubbers.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

The following is a copy Of the act
legalizing and confirming the organize
ton Of towns in Redwood county. It
being special act. it was not published
with the general laws:
An Act to ;legalize and confirm the organize
tfon OF all organized towns in Redwood
county.
Be 4 enacted BY the Legislature Of the State of
SECTION /. That the organization of the fol-
lowing named towns in the county of Redwood
and State OF Minnesota, to wit: Brookville,
Morgan, Sherman. Homer, Paxton, Three
N y SmnGown, Caa He wilow Lake,
est, Kinttre, Sheridan, Vail, Waterbury, Lam
berton, North Hero, J0hnsonville, vest,s, I'm
derwood, Westline, Gales, and Springdalc, be
ana s the same is hereby legalized and made
SEC. 2. That all the acts and proceedings of
the Board OF County Commissioners Of said COun-
ty OF Redwood in organising sail TWINS . now
organised be and hereby are legalized, made
and shall have the same force and eject rs II
said acts and proceedings had been in all re
spects in conformity TO the provisions # the
statutes Of the State Ut Minnesota in such cases
SEc. 8. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage.
Approved February 9Th. A. D, 1881.
STATE or MINN.sorA,t
Department Of State.
thereby certify that have carefully com.
pared the foregoing with the original on file In
this Ofnco, and that It is . true and correct
Copy thereof, and Of the whole Of the same.
tate this s6th day Of March, A. b. issl
t0RAL.J FRED. Won b AU1DACH.
Secretary Of State.
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NOTICE.

This is to certify that have this day given
my minor son, Ulysses Lee Virgins, his time
until he attains his majority, and that shall
: pay no debts contracted by him, nor claim any
of his earnings. JOHN W1G6lNS.
Walnut Station. April 1. 1881.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

Large bottles. good medicine. is the rep
utation of DR.. Marshall's Lung Syrup.
1t cures coughs and colds quickly. The
price is only twenty five and fifty cents q
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

A special meeting of the Board of
County Commissioners will be held on
the S0th inst.
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STATE or MINNESOTA.

Standing on tho platform. waiting for
the cars. " one wintry night, was how he
caught severe cold. One bottle Of Dr..
Marshalls Lung Syrup cured him.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

The people at Lone Tree Lake are in
hopes that an end to their church troubles
is drawing nigh. The seccders from the
M. E. church, together with the Presby-
tcrians and Christians Of various beliefs,
have united in forming Congregations
church. There will be from twenty to
twenty-five members. A council for the
recognition of said church Il called to
convene Msy 8. @
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

Our correspondent, Visitor" inadver-
tently made mistake last week, in cred
iting the reading of the school paper
the "Banner'-to Miss Fanny Everett,
when Miss Flossie Robinson should ha We
received the praise. Miss Fanny very
promptly called on US to make the cor.
rrcti0n.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

Anthracite IN turn losses CERTAIN
amount of these parts to produce graph
lite. The first mineralized solid formed
from vegetable tissue is called Ignite. i
derived from wood, and peat, if from
herbaccous vegetation. All the varieties
of coal mentioned above shade into each
other, giving US semi-bituminous. semi
anthracite. and finally graphite. Nature in
certain localities 10 constantly sccelerst-
ing these changes (sometimes by volcanic
heat). distilling Ignite and bituminous
Goals 70 anthracite. The coal founi west
of the Mississippi is of the kind classed
as Ignite, of different qualities and value.
the strata varying in thickness from a
few inches to twenty and even thirty
feet The lignites of Colorado have
much of the character of the best known
varieties, and is used by the resident
population, and largely Consumed for 10.
comotives en- the railroads and exported
in considerable quantities to San Fran-
cisco. MORE ANON.
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Personal Notes.

The many friends of H. G. Krake will
be pleased to learn that he contemplates
. visit to Redwood soon
Saml. Sickle has resigned the office of
Court Commissioner for this county. and
Judge Cox has appointed F. L. Morrill,
to fill the vacancy.
Till Tibbetts now has his headquarters
in his old Office on Mill street, where he
will be on hand to attend to all calls in
the real-estate line.
Mr.. l. F. Sickle. who purchased Q
large farm near Morgan last year, and
has been spending the winter in Wiscon-
sin. writes us that he is back on his farm
for the season.
District Clerk Ensign left for his home
on Tuesday last. intending to devote a
month to agricultural pursuits. Judge
Bowers will attend to the duties Of the of
flee during his absence.
Our bachelor co-laborer ON the GAZETTE
left US last Friday morning for short
visit among friends in the Badger State.
In order to quiet any uneasiness which
might arise in the minds of his lady ac-
quaintances in this village. we must state
that his trip is merely for rest and recrea.
ton, and for no other object.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

A fine stock of ladies' Spanish lace.
ties and fichus. Hamburg collars. silk
handkerchicfs, ETC., just received at Nc
Millan's.
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Notice.

All those indebted to me are requested
to call Immediately and settle their &C
counts. ROBT A. WILSON.
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A. H. Bolton. veterinary surgeon den
tist, of Manksto, will be in Redwood
Falls. Tuesday. April 26th. and remain
two days. All who desire his services
will please call at that time at McCarty's
livery Office.
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Forbidding Credit.

Notice is hereby given that all persons, from
and after this date, are forbidden to give cred
It. on my account, to my wife, Mrs. Susan
White, or to any other member of my family.
Dated, Stanley, April LIST, 1881.
E0,3 JAMES WHITE.
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Sale Of State Lands.
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
AUDITORS OFFICE,

STATE OF MINNESOTA,
AUDITORS OFFICE,
ST. PAUL, April IA, 1881.
Notice Is hereby 4iven that I will offer at
public sale, ut the office of the County Audi
tor, in the village of Redwood Falls, ON
Thursday, May &c, 1881, at 10 O'Clock,
A. NJ, on the terms prescribed by hw, the
State lands situated in the county of Redwood
comprising School, University and internal
Improvement land, appraised and unsOld. OF
that may have been sold and become forfeited
to the State for any cause.
o. p. WHTTCOMB,
Auditor of State, and ex-ofacio Commissioner
Of the State Land Office. n30 ct
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

Our citizens are enjoying the pleasure
Of walking on dry sidewalks once more.
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Dissolution Of Copartnershio.

The cOpartnership heretofore existing be-
tween the undersigned, under the flrm name
of Leibenguth & Mcconnell, was this day dis
solved. GEO. LEIBENGUTH.
]. A. MCCONNELL.
Redwood Falls, March g. 1881.
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Mr.. John Thornhill, commenced seed
ing ON DR.. lsiheldaffer's farm on Tuesday
last.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

Go to McMillan's for the best bargain
in ladies' and misses shoes and slippers
you ever had
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

For uniformly low prices on drugs and
druggists sundries, the Old Reliable takes
the lead
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

Rev. B. g. Dove will preach at the
Christion church ON Sunday. May list, at
1890 A.. N.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1881-04-21

Big stock of paints and oils ut G.
Vests. 70
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A large stock of envelops, legal cap. and
writing paper just arrived at Pond & Co.'S.