The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-07-21
MEME.

On Sunday prayers were publicly offered
in our churches for the recovery of Presi-
ident Garfield
The temperance society realized a hand
some snm at their last entertainment. This
| organization has many member. and is
thriving rapidly.
Right Rev, Bishop HESS viii administer
the rite of confirmation in St. Isador's church
to-day. y large class, we understand. will
| be confirmed
The chinch bugs have made their appear
ance in countless numbers and grave fears
are entertained that they will yet ruin the
growing crops. Cool, wet weather, may,
however, check their devastating march.
Mr.. Mendhk erected two handsome grave
stones in our cemetery ycsterday-onc over
the remains of Michael Lewis and the other
over those Of the wife Of p. OShea, of Eat
on. By the way, what has become of the
''legacy" which the aforesaid Lewis at
tempted 10 leave 10 somebody? The law
yers haven't ate it all up, have they? We
know their appetites are good and therefore
must not be surprised at an answer in the
affirmative.
laying IS about finished. The crop was 4
tar one and was secured in good condition.
Many Of our nobby farmers are purchasing
organs. The stirring charms of music have
taken possession of their souls and while
resting themselves during the noon hour they
thump away at the new machine.
To those who set up the pins for election
purposes we commend an earnest study Of
the ''Pin setting which resulted in demo-
cratic disaster last spring. An officer Of the
law Is indeed needed to save such candidates
from the wrath Of the people who want no
more pins setup by self nominated candidates.
TIE number Of people who seek comfort
IN Manitowoc during the heated season, is
by no means uncomfortable, and would in
crease with the enlargement of facilities for
proper accommodation. The matter of sum
mcr visitors in Shcboygan, was deemed of
sufficient importance to find place in the
mayors message, Manitowoc should do
something to make the place attractive for
these people, not on the ground Of courtesy
but as 4 business matter.
Something should be done with the North
Side Park so - TO make it of some practical
benefit, 1t is not supplied with seats, moth
ing but an old stand from which orators used
TO spout patriotism on Fourlhs Of July in the
long ago. With the present accommoda-
tons, or lack Of accommodations, it would
be just as well to turn the affair into pas
ture. 1t is cool retreat, but Americans
cannot rest standing and enjoy it. Il is
somewhat undignihed in appearance and
hardly Conducive to comfort TO take the po-
siGon described briefly by the word ''squat,"
but unless one chooses TO mount the ante
diluvian rostrum which adons the park, he
has no other resort but squat or lean
against a tree. The Park is very primitive
in respect to accommodations. Indeed it
may be said TO be in 4 state Of nature, bar
ring the antiquatcd stand referred TO-
The Park should have seats, 50 that all
persons no matter Of what trace, color or
previous condition Of scrvitudc' could enjoy
its cool breezes and its glinting soflened sun
light and not feel as tired as if he had spent
day in hoeing potatoes or hunting up de-
linquent subscribers. City Fathers, have
seats put in and young men and maidens
particularly, viii stand up and call you
blessed, although mighty few viii believe
them.