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Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
DIRE DISASTER.

On Sunday morning last, fire was discov-
cred in the basement of the Pillsbury B
mill, at Minneapolis. but so rapidly did the
flames spread spread that by the time the
fire department reached the scene of the
disaster, the fine structure was enveloped
in flames, which spread. despite the despe-
rate efforts of the fire brigade, and ere it
could be got under control and subdued,
four flour mills and one cotton mill were
destroyed, four lives lost and number Sc
riously injured. The loss is estimated at
upwards of half million dollars. but the
mills burned represent less than a tenth of
Of the mill capacity of that city and of the
state, yet is not SO great as to constitute
any considerable check to this leading in
dastry. From the Minneapolis Tribune,
we condense the following particulars of
the disastrous confiagration:
"When the department arrived 1t was
found that fire had started in the rear of
the first floor of the 'PiIlsbury b. mill.
The flames could not be confined, notwith-
standing tho strenuous efforts made, and
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
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COENTI RIILDINGS.

One of the great needs of this county is
suitable building for court and other
public purposes, and the time is near, if
not now at hand, when the glaring want
of the county in this regard must be
brought before the people for their action.
The present Accommodations are wholly in
adequate, as the county business has as
sumed such proportions that the offices are
entirely untitled for the purpose, while the
court room is VIGOROUSLY unsuitable, a
small, dingy, i'll ventilated hole of a room
without any convcniences whatever. a dis
grace and reproach to the people of this
county. The needs of u roomy and sub.
stantal county building is, we apprehend,
so apparent to the public that it is unnec-
essary to speak further in this regard, as
no one who has visited the present quar-.
tiers will need to hear any thing further on
this point, to be convinced of the necessity
of immediate action OH this question.
A new court house or county building
such as would meet our requirements for
many years to come, need not cost over
six or eight thousand dollars, but it must
be of sufficiently ample proportions to pro
vide Accommodations for all the county Off
GERS, besides having proper court and jury
rooms, Jail and sheriffs apartments, fire.
proof vaults, etc. The building should be
substantial structure, convenient, COM
modious, and adapted in every respect to
the future needs of our county. A new To-
cation should be selected. one equally &C
cessible of course, yet some place other
than where the present buildings now
stand, as the ground now occupied is low,
wet, and for several obvious reasons, not
n proper place in which 10 put large, and
as it should be, creditably attractive
building. This county can afford to have
a proper court house; it requires it and
should have it, as well for the convenience
of the public and their servants, as for the
protection of the records and other valu-
able property now hourly exposed to de-
struction and injury. Any mishap to these
records would entail disastrous and IRE
parable loss 10 our people and action is
demanded OH this If on no other one point.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
LAND OFFICE AT BENSON. /

Notice is hereby given that the following nam
ed settler has filed notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support OF his claim. and that
said proof will be made before the clerk OF the
district court, at Morris, on Dec. IS. 1881. viz
Dennis Murphy, homestead No. 6840 and 107S4,
for the west half Of northeast quarter and west
half Of southeast quarter. section 80, town
1913 north, range AZ west 9Th P. NJ He names the
following witnesses to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation of said land, viz.
John Maloney, Patrick Maloney, Cornelius Me-
Carthy and Timothy Murphy, all Of Morris,
Minnesota. 80 p.S. HALL, Register,
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

The spread of small pox through the
northern states and territories has caused
much excitement, but there seems to be no
grounds for alarm, as in almost every in
stance prompt and effective measures have
been adopted by the authorities to pre-.
vent an epidemic. The quarantine and
other precautionary measures adopted in
all localities where the pestilcnt:al disorder
has appeared, has had the effect so far to
keep the disease in check. From reports
received from different localities in this
and other states, it would seem that the
disease has appeared simultaneously in
widely remote regions, Washington terri.
tory, Iowa, Montana, Wisconsin, Dakota
and Minnesota, all have been visited by
the dire plague, the cases reported how
ever are isolated in each section, and it
would seem therefore that it was epidemi.
cal in its nature, and as usual irregular
and almost capricious in the manner in
which it appears and disappears. In this
respect there is something peculiar about
this loathsome disease, remote districts
are suddenly invaded by it, and continue
to suffer for a longer or shorter period,
after which the disease spontaneously dis.
appears and does not reappear perhaps for
years. The cause of small pox is ad
mitted to be specific contagion, of whose
nature however we are in profound igno-
rance,
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
y. 2. L1 M.p. ufT nee ~ issi oN Case 1850.

Complaint having been entered at this office by
David Riordan against John r. Mcdonald for
failure to comply with law as to timber.culture
entry No. ISL, dated September 20, 1877, upon the
OF the northeast quarter Of section 9. township
1913 north. range az west. in Stevens county. Min.
nesota with view to the cancellation Of said
entry; contestant alleging that the said John r.
Mcdonald did not plant and cultivate the trees
thereon during the third year after making said
entry as required by law, also that he did not
plant and cultivate the trees thereon during the
fourth year after making snid entry as required
by law, the said parties are hereby summoned to
appear al this Office on the 18th day OF January.
1852. at 3 o'clock a. NJ, to respond and furnish
testimony concerning said alleged failure.
"a D, s. HALL. Register.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

WATSON AND LEONARD
will advance money on improved farms
at low rate of interest. long time, and no
interest paid i'll advance.
WATSON AND LEONARD
will advance money to any who wish to
prove up on their land.
Watson 81 Leonard
will advance money on wheat In store.
Watson q Leonard
will advance. money OH village property
and personal security of about oil classes.
Watson G Leonard
will pay the highest cash price for cattle.
Watson IL Leonard
will at all times have horses Oh hand, and
will sell them on time.
Watson d Leonard
sell passage tickets to and from all foreign
ports OH time.
Watson & Leonard
also do a general insurance and collection
business.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
Dry Good!! Dry Goods!!

]. E. Danielson, Atlantic Avenue south,
Morris, Mimi, with our increased facili-
ties in all departments, We are now pre-
pared to show the largest, most complete
and attractive stock of dry goods. boots
and shoes, groceries, notions and fancy
goods in this village of Morris, and would
cordially invite a thorough examination
before making your purchases. Bottom
prices guaranteed in every instance.
Respectfully
1872 J. E. DANIELsoN.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

A couple of Mormon missionaries who
have been in this state for sometime past,
recently visited Kerkhoven, but their meet
ing was very slimly attended and they left
i'll disgust We feel safe in promising
them a very warm, indeed We might say a
red hot reception, should they shove in an
appearance tereabouts.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

A scheme is on foot for new line of
swift trans atlantic passenger steamers.
The steamers are to carry no freight, are
to be built with improved water tight COM
partments, and are to be constructed with
view to speed and comfort, it being the
intention to make the trip across the ocean
in seven DAYS.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
LAND OFFICE AT BENSON,

Wlnn., NOV. 70, 1851.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has fled notice of his intention to make
final proof in support Of his claim and that said
proof will be made before the clerk of the dis
trict court at Morris. Mimi, Jan 5. 1882 viz. !:
John Riley, homestead application No. 6644 and
10.S48, for the south half Of northwest quarter
and west half of southwest quarter section
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation o I
said land viz: John Maloney. Thomas Nc
Eally. Jacob Zimmerman and John D. Good
all OF Morris, Minnesota.
33 D. 8. HALL. Repister
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

Some English baioonists are agitating an
AERIAL voyage to the north pole. We would
suggest that the services of our own King
be rendered them, as cheap and sure
way of getting rid of him. This scheme
further commends itself, for if he should
by any possible combination of accidents,
make success of his trip, why we as q
nation could forget his many frauds and
claim all honors
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
LAND OFFICE AT BENSON,

MIuH., NOV. IooI
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim and that
said proof will he made before the clerk of the
district court at Morris, on December ID, 1881,
viz: Thomas G. D0len, ID. s. Jolt, for the cast
half Of the northeast quarter and east half Of the
southeast quarter of section 30, town l23 north.
range 42 west 9th p. m. He names the following
witnesses toprove his continuous residence upon
and Gu .tivation of sald land, viz: Jeremiah T.
Mccarthy, Henry I. Brown. John Maloney and
Anthony Corcoran, Of Morris.
30 d, 8, HALL. Register,
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
DressgOOds! DretsgOods!!

In this department We show everything
that is popular for Dress wear. All wool
black cashmere 40 inches wide. Black
alpacas and brilliantines. Colored cash
mere in every shade, also line of James
town alpacas in colors. Plain and bro
caded dress goods in great variety. Trim
ming silks, satins and fringes to match
colors To be had at the great dry goods
emporium of J. E. Danielson. 33t2
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
D. s. HALL, Register
LAND OFFICE AT BENSON, |

MIHfl., NOV. 20 IoOl. 7
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim and that said
proof will be made before the clerk of the dis
trict court at Morris, Mimi. on JAM 6, 1852, viz:
John d. Kyser, d. s. No. 74s. for the east half of
southwest quarter and northwest quarter Of south
west quarter and lot section "a. town 124 north,
range 43 west 5th P NJ. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land. viz: Hezekiah
Bragg. John Barry. William K. Walker and Dol
phus g. Linsley, of Morris. Minnesota.
Hkrr Ro0iafer
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

A car repairer named O.. A. Austin, in
the employ of the st. P, NJ. & NJ, at ST.
Cloud, was killed last week. He was
at work under a car which was struck by
moving train and being caught under the
trucks was so badly injured that death re
suited in few hours. The deceased was
quite young man anu had been married
about one month
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

One hundred and fifteen cases of small
pox are reported at Spring Hill, Stearns
county. Rigid quarantine and other pre-
ventive measures have been enforced and
it is hoped the disease will not spread into
the adjoining districts.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
CONTEST NOTICE.
U. 8. LAND OFFICE. BENSON,
Mimi nnt OF 1881 case lao

MIMI. Oct. 25, 1881. case 40
Complaint having been entered ut this ONCE by
James H. Arden against Edward McAndrews
for abandoning his homestead entry No. 1914,
dated Oct II. 1870, upon the northwest quarter
section d town l24 north, range "A west 9th p M,
cancellation Of said entry: the said parties are
hereby summoned to appear at this Office on the
21st day of December, 1881, at O'Clock A. M, to
respond and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment. d. s. HALL. Register,
80 q. w. STONE Receiver.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
LAND OFFICE AT BENSON.

MIMI. Nov. Is. 1881. (
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to
make fnal proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the clerk Of
the district court at Norris on Jan. A. 1852, viz
Hezekah Bragg, homestead No. 6752, for the
section 20. town 1874, range AZ. He
names the following witnesses to prove his con-
tinuous residence upon and cultivation of said
land. viz: Patrick f. Casey Herbert A. Morril,
Eugean A. Braman and William Comrie, of Nor
ris Minnesota.
AZ n g HAIL Repister
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

An act was passed last winter submitting
to a vote of the people of Grant county,
the question of detaching that county from
Douglas in the Seventh, and attaching it to
the Twelfth district and this county, for
judicial purposes. The vote taken at the
last general election resulted in the defeat
of the measure by 4S votes for it TO 29G
against it.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

Kelley motor stock that once sold readi-
ly for $l45.00 per share, is now offered for
$3.50 and no takers. Kelley We presume
is visiting the sunny south enjoying the
fruits of his wonderful inventive genius.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

Diptheria has broken out in the Poland
county, and prevails to quite an alarming
extent. Several deaths and number of
new cases are reported
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
LAND OFFICE AT BENSON, }
Mimi Nov SS 1891

Mlnn, NOV %, 1851.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has fl led notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim and
the district court at Morris. Mimi. January 8.
1882. viz: Jacob Zimmerman. homestead No 1002S
for the southeast quarter section g. township
124 north. range al west 5th P. M. He names the
following witnesses to prove his continuous res
idence upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
Thomas Gaughan. John Riley, Anthony Gaugh-
an and Thomas Keefe, all of Morris. MINI.
80 d S HALL. Register.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

Mrs. Garfield has been presented by the
Womens Silk culture association, with the
first silk dress every part of which, from
egg to finished fabric, has been produced
in this country. The fabric is said to be
equal to the best Indian silk.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
LAND OFFICE AT FERGUs FALLS.

LAND UFFICE AT FERGUS FALLS,
Mnn., Nov. 21. 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the clerk OF
the district court ut Glenwood, Pope county.
MIMI. on January 7, 1882, viz: Matthias o. Holen
homestead application No. 5032, for the south
west quarter section 4, town 1875 range 40. He
names the following witnessesto prove his contin
nous residence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz. Knut o. Hougen and Hans o. Hou-
gen Of White Bear Centre p. o.. George Thomp-
son of Glenwood p. o., Linen Spangrud Of New
Prairie P O., Pope county, Minnesota.
80 SoKEN LIsToE. Register
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

A marble tablet has been placed in the
ladies' waiting room of the Baltimore &
Potomac depot, to mark the spot where
President Garfield was shot. The tablets
American statuary marble and consists OF
a sill resting upon two corbels outside OF
which are two pilasters representing m
AK and fasces. Two drapcd flags form a
canopy over an inscription in gold letters,
"Jamcs A. Garfield, President of the
United States, shot July Q, 1884," and sur.
mounted by an eagle with outstretched
wings, holding in its talons a. bundle of
roses and laurel leaves.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
LAND OFFICE AT FERGUS FALLS,

Mimi, NOV. II. 1881. I
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
axe final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the clerk Of the dis
trict court at Greenwood. Pope county, Mimi,
on January Z, 1882, viz: Ole H. Dahl, homestead
application No. $685., for the southwest quarter
section 20, township 1875, range 30, He names
the following witnesses toprove his continuous
residence upon and cultivation Of said land,
viz: Charles OILS on and Peter Lund Morris, P.
o.. Stevens county. MINI Christian Osby and
John Snetting of New Prairie P. O., Pope county
Mimi. 80 SOREN LIsToE, Register.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
CALI FOR 4 SUNDIY SCHOOL COZ
TENTTDN

IGNITION.
To the Friends Of Sunday Schools:
You are cordially invited to come to
Morris, December 2sth and Goth, to meet
in convention for the purpose of consider
ing the interests Of our schools. We de-
sire to have all come who can possibly,
and all make it possible. One item of
success in all such gatherings is mum bers.
Each Of you can contribute to the interest
of the convention in this way. You are
earnestly invited to help US by your pres
encc.
Then please come with something to say
about Sunday Schools. You may, posi-
bly,, think what you have to say, rs being
of but little worth; but you may be sure it
will help some one else to a good thought
or point. So come and let's say whatever
we think of, and which interests US, and
our meeting together will be profitable.
This time was selected because it is be-
tween the holidays when no one has any
great plans for work on hand. Then, also.
when we are thinking of the new year, it
is good time to think of renewed work
for our good Master. This is one good
work to begin afresh with the opening
year. Children, like everything else God
has made with powers for growth, are full
of the instincts of life, and are eagerly
reaching out for some food of life. There
is nothing which will feed them like the
Word of God. Come together and let US
learn how to give them more of it, in bet
ter shape and make them like it better.
We earnestly ask you to come, bring
your Bibles, and "stir up" one another's
'pure minds by way of remembrance" in
the good work. Above all, remember to
pray for the meeting as we'll as for the
schools.
The programme will soon be issued, and
good speakers will be present. Ample
entertainment will be made for all who
will come. Send in your names to the
Corresponding Secretary.
In behalf of the Committee of Arrange
ments, j. L. FONDA, Cor. Sec.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
BUSINESS NOTICES.
FARM FOR SALE.

100 acres of splendid land, 4 miles froH
Vi orris, house and other improvements, the
upland and meadow is in such proportion
as to make it very desirable farm, and
is q pleasant location. $500 cash, balanc ..
on time. A good bargain.
W. W. Griswold,
Real Estate Agent.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

Eiphtean piphtv-fOur il IN,

Eighteen cighty-four is coming along at
arapid rate. and already the presidential
aspirants arc setting up the pins by being
mentioned" John A. Logan, of Illinois,
is IN the field, it is said, to make deter
mined and boisterous struggle for the nom-
ination. John A will get-left.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

Vic. Woodruff and her sister Tennie
Claflin have returned to this country after
five years absence in Europe This item
Will be read with regret.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

Gen. Joseph w Kcifer, of Ohio, has
been chosen by the republicans for
speaker Of the house of national represen-
tativcs. Gen. Keifer is highly spoken of
and his selection gives very general salts
faction. The contest was close one and
il required sixteen ballots to nominate, in
this, however, Dunnell as candidate
cut very small figure, the highest num-
Der of votes he received being only four
out of q total of las. Gen. Keifer's career
il most crcditable one, he is a self made
man. ana during the war served with much
distinction, earning his title and pPomi-
hence by meritorious conduct.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

The Minneapolis Tribune reports "Fine
weather and vaccination" as the order Of
the day everywhere.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
Farm for Sale Or Rent

The north one.half of section 81, town
1875, range AZ, about three miles west of
Morris, 266 acres, under cultivation. APP
ply to 5. BERGMAN,
23tf ST. Paul, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
LAND OFFICE At FERGUS FALLS, ,

MIMI, NOV II 1881. 7
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
nal proof in support of his claim, and that said
proof will be made before the Clerk of the dist
riot Court. at Genwood, Pope county. MIMI, on
Jan. Q, 1882. viz: Christopher Gandvaldsen.
homestead application No. 1891 for the southwest
quarter of section 20, town 125, range &c. He
names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
Knud Vigdal and Ole Thompson, ali of New
Prairie, P. o., Pope county, Mimi.
80 SoREN LIsToE, Register.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

A brakeman named Robert Palmer was
killed at Elk River last Friday by falling
between the cars.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

A new bank with capital of $50, 900 is
to be started at Fergus Falls about the
first of the year.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

The masonic fraternity of Fargo have
organized an association for the purpose
of erecting costly masonic temple. Fiji
teen thousand dollars have already been
pledged and the balance of the twenty, five
thousand will be raised in short time.
The building when completed will be one
of the largest and finest in the territory,
54x100. three stories high and finished and
furnished throughout in most elaborate
and elegant style.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

Dakota's wheat crop this year is $500,
600 bushels, as against 1850, 900 in 1879
How we do grow.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
FINAL PROOF NOTICES.
LAND OFFICE AT FERGUS FALLS. J

I %
MINI, Nov. 81. 1881.
Notice is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim. and that said
proof Will be made before the Clerk of the district
Court at Glenwood, Pope county. MIMI. on JAN
9. 1882, viz: John Gunvalson homestead ap-
plication No. 3157 for the north half of the north
west quarter of section "a, town lis range 40. He
names the following witnesses to prove his con
tinuous residence upon. and cultivation of. said
land. viz, John Snetting, Ole L. Steen, Knud
Vigdal and Ole Thompson. all Of New Prairie, P.
O.. Pope county, Minnesota.
33t5 SOREN LISTOE, Register
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
lSresS Goods.

A large and attractive stock Of Dress
Goods, in all shades and colors. Also, a
full assortment of all classes of dry goods
suitable for the winter trade
WoJEE G, WEJJs
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

The official vote of Wisconsin for gov
ernor, gives Jerry Rusk, republican, ST.
713; Pratt. democrat, 69.s03, Rusk's
plurality is II, $50. kanonz and Allis re-
spectively the temperance and grsenback
candidates, received, the former 1925
and the latter 6,970 votes.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

Gen. McLaren has been re-appointetl
marshal of Minnesota. This will be a
surprise to some who thought there would
be large sized change in that locality.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

The police have closed a couple of em-
ploymeut agencies in St. Paul and NIinnca-
polis. which, were engaged in the aisrepu.
table business of employing. for consid-
Grafton men whom they sent off TO dis
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

We are not responsible for, nor do zoe by
publishing, endorse, the opinions Of oar
correspondents.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08
For Sale Cheap

Lots 10 and Is, in block 4, or bank block.
Two of the best vacant business lots in
Morris. Enquire of S. SELLECK,
% StiilWnter Mimi
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

Upwards of million dollars worth of
"nickels" or five cent pieces have gone in.
to circulation during the past year.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

Silver ore Of good quality is reported
TO have bevn found near McGregor, Iowa.
Morris tribune., 1881-12-08

Mems, Ladies' and childrens' hosiery:
This stock comprises al the novelties both
of foreign and domestic manufacture, in
cotton, merine, cashmere aud wooden. All
the latest styles. Our fall and winter stock
is now complete, and for variety of styles
and quality unsurpassed
/ T. nANiE1 CON