Morris tribune., 1882-11-09
LOCAL ITEMS.
Extra copies of the Tribune are on sale
at the City Drug Store.
THE Sun" has set.
Wheat is still lower.

A.W Wells and J. W. Reynolds, of
Herman, were in town yesterday.
The man in Graceville who voted for
Nelson ought to have postoftice.
As nearly as we can learn about two
thirds of the candidates got left"
Don't fail to hear the lecture on Friday
night in Berkin's hall, by Rev.. P Hutch
insou.
Rev. j. p Hutchinson occupied the pull
pit of the Congregational church upon last
Sabbath.
Rev. J. P. Hutchinson will again occupy
the pulpit of the Congregational church on
next Sabbath.
Gen. Haupt, B. McHugh and a few
other Northern Pacific officials were in
town on yesterday.
Wanted-A good first or second grade
male teacher. Good wages. Apply to j.
A. johnson, Co. Supt.
If there is q time when politician is
is waiting for the election returns.
The second month of the term at the
Catholic school was completed last week.
The report is elsewhere published
The location of the passenger and freight
depots have not yet been definitely settled
We are informed that both are to be built
this fall
I Found-On the railroad crossing on
L Fifth street, a sack of sacks. The owner
can have the same by calling at this Office
and paying charges.
The sidewalk upon Atlantic avenue has
been extended northward to the track of
the L. F. & D. railroad. Morris is being
we'll supplied with sidewalks.
On account of ill-health Miss Agnes
Torpey has been compelled to leave theWl
mona Normal school where she has been
in attendance, and is now at home.
Some of the merchants of VI ,rriS hH' e
already ordered goods shipped to them via
the L. F. s D. Others are waiting for the
establishment of regular freight rates over
the new road.
H. Robertson, tailor, has removed to the
building on Fifth street formerly occupied
by McNally Bros. meat market and is
again ready for business. He now has an
excellent place for business and will be
glad to have people needing anything in
his line call upon him in his new quarters
Following are the names of the stations
upon the L. F. & D. between here and
Little Falls with the number of miles Of
each from Morris. Scandiaville, 9; Star
buck, 191; Glenwood, %; Willard, So
Westport, 40; Sank Centre, so; Dirchdale
564; Birch Bark, 50; Gray Eagle, 624
Swannville, 712; Lafond, 79f and Little
Falls, S72.
The Manitoba depot at this place is be-
ing considerably improved. The space
heretofore occupied by the express room
and part of that occupied by the baggage
room is being enclosed in the office room
The space in the west end of the building
will be enlarged and divided into tive
parts, one to be waiting room for ladie:
and the other for gentlemen. The i'm,
provements have been greatly needed TO
some time and will be fully appreciated b,
the travelling public.
Take trip some of these fine days owe
the L. F. & D. You can leave Morris a
half past nine, enjoy good dinner a
Sank Center at noon, reach Little Falls a
2 o'clock in the afternoon, and after rest
ing twenty minutes board a through pas
senger train for St. Paul where you will
arrive at half past seven in the evering
You will have pleasant ride in elegant
furnished cars, he conducted by courteou
men and will, perhaps, see some strips q
country that are entirely new to you.
Chas. Perkins narrowly escaped seriou
injury last Friday afternoon wifi e haulin
flax for D. r. Sutherland & Co. Th
truck used stood beside the car which wa
being loaded when an engine was seen
be backing toward it. Mr.. Perkins at
tempted to lead the team out and while 6
their heads, the tender of the locomotiv
struck him and knocked him under til
horses feet The team then started an
the wheels of the truck run over his body
Fortunately no serious injuries were sus
tanned and now Mr.. Perkins has fully re
covered from the bruises received.
j. A. Bemis, late proprietor of the LAX
Park Hotel, at Lake Minnetonka, has as
sumed control of the Metropolitan hotel {
this place. Mr. Bemis is giving the Metre
politan thorough cleaning and repairin
and will have first class house whe
done. Travelling men and others WI
were entertained at the Lake Park hote
speak of Mr. Benis in the highest tern
asa hotel man and assure us that Il
Metropolitan will be first class in ever
particular under his management. "
welcome Mr.. Bemis to place among Il
business men of Morris, and hope that Ii
work here will be both pleasant ar
profitable. Mr.. Bemis expects to have Il
Metropolitan ready for the reception
guests on Monday next.
The measles are abroad in the land al
the old depot has had a severe attack. F
positive proof please notice the roof: