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Morris tribune., 1883-07-07
The Celebration at Willard.

That the people of Willard are full OF
life, energy and enterprise was plainly
shown by the way the Independence
day was celebrated. An elaborate
programme was planned and carried
out. A stand for speakers, benches
and tables were placed in the grove
Just west of the town and every pos
sible preparation for the entertainment
of the immense crowds present were
literally made. Over hundred
people were present from Morris,
a greater number from Sank Centre
and other surrounding places were
numerously represented. In the
morning at the grove the exercises
were opened by the Morris Cornet
Band followed by prayer by the the
Chaplain of the day. E. w. Randall,
of Morris then read the Declaration OF
Independence and Rev. Mr.. Amber
delivered an grafton, VIM. II. Perry
following with brief speach. Soon
after the close of the exercises at the
stand, picnic dinner was served In
the grove. The crowd was large and
hungry but the dinner was equal to
the emergency. In spite of the faith
full work of the company there was
plenty left. In the afternoon, boat
racing, foot racing, base bal, the
creased pig, creased pole, and other
exhibitions of strength or skill all re-
ceived attention. All seemed to en-
Joy themselves and all were loud in
their praises of the people of Willard
and the royal way in which they enter
tanned their guests.
The Morris band acquitted them
selves creditably and received a great
many compliments during the day.
The base ball club did not succeed
quite so well. The nine they were
called upon to play against was made
up in Alexandria, Little Falls and
Willard and was strong one. AT
the close of the second innings the
Morris boys were comfortably ahead
but in the third innings Eagan, first
baseman, was severely hurt by being
struck on the head with the ball, and
Randall, the pitcher, gave out, so that
neither were fit to play and the oppos'
ing nine made fourteen runs. Baily
was then put in pitcher, Eagen recov'
cred from the blow he had received
and the Morris nine gained during
the remainder of the game but were
unable to make up all that was lost il
the third innings and the opposing
club pocketed the purse. Fire works
in the evening and dance during TIT
night closed out the day.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07
PERSONALS.
r. p. Wells is in town.
Mrs. H. T. Bevans is town.

r. P. Wells is in town.
Mrs. H. T. Bevans is town.
J. A. Giltinan is at Minnetonka.
L. G. Spooner is in attendance at
the U. S. Circuit court in st. Paul.
Rev. n. Pullman of Herman, made
the TRIBUNE pleasant call to-day.
Mai. Edwards the editor and pro-
prietor of the Fargo Republican-the
boomer in company with Chas.
Sweat and H. G.. Stebbins of the same
place was in town yesterday.
Rev. w. Mercer, B. A, who came
from England with Rev. J. P. Hutch
inson, has gone at the instance of the
head quarters of the Congregational
Home Missionary Society to Portland,
Oregon, Minnesota ought to have
given him a place.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07
CORRESPONDENCE.
Rendsville.

Independence Day was celebrated
by grand assemblage at the grove of
Mr.. l.. Perkins, in the border of the
town of Swan Lake. The grove is re-
markable for it's lofty oak trees, and
it's beautiful situation upon the borders
of lake made by the widening of the
Pomme de Terre River. In the
centre of the grove is the residence Of
Mr.. Perkins. Not far from the house
were erected speakers stand and
seats for the audience, while nearer to
the lake were placed long tables for
the dinner. At about twelve o'clock
the people were called to order by Mr..
John House, marshal of the day, and
the exercises were opened with the
singing of the "National Hymn" by
a select choir, composed of Miss j.
House, Mrs. Marshall Williams, Mrs.
A. Williams of Morris, Misses Smith,
Omera, and Borrill, and Messrs. S. B.
Smith, II. Ellsworth, Frank Smith,
L. Perkins, and Borrill brothers. Mr..
w. III. Smith presided at the organ.
After prayer by the chaplain of the
day,-Rev. Mr.. Phelps, of Morris, the
Declaration of Independence was read,
in clear voice and spirited manner,
by Mr.. w. Miller. The choir then
presented the anthem "Great is the
Lord" The marshal then introduced
Mr.. s.. A. Flaherty of Morris, who
held the attention of the audience for
nearly an hour with an interesting
talk upon the origin, nature, and
present significance of the Declaration
of Independence. The speech evinced
clear thought and a careful analysis of
the subject, and was delivered in a
manner BETTING both the speaker and
the occasion. The exercises were
closed by singing '"The Flag of Our
Union.
The programme was well presented,
and passed off without hitch or hind
rance; but the audience, though CIV
ing the closest attention, did not seem
to rise to the pitch of enthusiasm
which is appropriate to the day. Not
a ripple of applause broke the calm of
their peaceful spirits from beginning
to end. Whether they were lacking
in enthusiasm or were too timed or
bashful to start round of applause,
was difficult to determine.
At the close of the exercises pro-
cession was formed, and, marching to
music furnished by Messrs. s. B. and
w. HI. Smith, advanced to the ample
and inviting tables. Here the enthu-
siasm Of all soon overcame any feel
.ings Of timidity which may have
before existed, and found vent in a
manner peculiarly appropriate to the
Mace. After dinner, the company
found enjoyment in boating, fishing
and swinging; and in driving through
the shady grove, or sitting under the
great oaks. Some OF the young men
measured their physical powers in the
friendly contest of the potato race.
The various committees merit con-
graduation upon the convenient ar
rangement of the grounds, the charac-
ter of the programme, and, in gen.
eral, the spirit manifested on theirpart,
contributing to the comfort and pleas
ure of the people. Numbers were
present fran Norris and Roseville.
f. w. Z.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07
LAND OFFICE AT FERGUS FALLS, MINI,

LAND OFFICE AT FERGUS FALLS, MIMI
June ID, 1893.
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
Minnesota, on July 23d, 1888, viz: Fletcher
Il. Smith homestead application No. 1924,
for the Ne SCI section Is, town 126 north
of range 43 west 9Th r. M, Mimi.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz: Lysander II. Pushor,
Amos Pushor. Alexander G. Mackenzie, and
l.. r. Macintosh, all of Herman POst-office,
Grant county Minnesota.
81 SOREN LIsToE, Register.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07
sTRAYED OR STOLEN.

From my premises one mile south
of Barry Station brown horse 8 yrs.
old; weight HOO lbs; large white star
in forehead; swelling ON hind foot.
$500 REWARD
will be given for the return of the ami
NAL. 1858 B. PAINE.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07
TO CREDITORS.

In the Matter of the Estate of Eward Lyons
Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that tho Judge of
the Probate Court of Stevens County has
fixed upon the first Monday of each and every
month for the next six months, and the
Probate Office In said County, as tho times
and place when and where he will receive,
hear, and adjust all claims of all persons
against said deceased, and that six months
have been limited as the time for creditors to
present their claims against said estate.
Dated the 9Th day OF July, 1883.
c. l.. Brown,
3St4 Administrator.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07
LAND OFFICE AT BENSON, MINI,
~

June II, 1888. !
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 Court for Stevens county at Morris
Minnesota, On July 30th, 1893, viz: Edward
Mccarthy homestead Application No. 1888
Il west 9TH Z. NJ. Mimi,
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land, viz: Otto Kaempe, Peter
Fahey, Miles Burns, and Michael Burns, all
of Morris post-office Stevens county, Min
nesota.
81 ID. s. HALL, Register
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

White and Brown Lime, Hair,
cement and Plaster Paris for sale
Lime sold at reduced prices by
25 e. BOWERS.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07
LAND OFFICE AT BENSON, MINI, ;,

June II, 1855 J
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 Court for Stevens county, at Morris,
Mimi, on July IL, 1888, viz: John WEIGH
homestead application No. 1906, for the T. =
SW1 section "a, town l23, north, of range AZ
west 9Th =. M, Minnesota.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton of said land. viz: Michael Kelly, Patrick
Spain, Patrick Maloney, and Michael Spain,
all of Morris Post-office Stevens County,
Minnesota.
81 ID. s. HALL, Register
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

Fresh roasted Coffee, every day by
the pound at Coles Lunch Room. %
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

Fine assortment of Fresh Confec-
tionery at Coles Lunch Room.' %
Fine sparkling Cider and Lemon
drinks at Coles Lunch Room. %
Largest assortment of Crackers and
Cakes i'm town at Coles Lunch Room.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

The Pilgrim Cigar Sold by II. f.
Dye & Co. West Side r. r. Track is a
daily, the boys say. 30t10
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

FOR SALE-Three Good Second
Hand Seeders, at Watson & Leonard's
Barn. 8
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07
Imported Port and Sherry Wines at
22tf CHAs. w. RoHNE's.
CLOSING OIVr AT COST.

We have few Empire Mowers, a
few Hollingsworth hay rakes and
few Jackson Wagons for sale at cost
to close out the stock.
80 GOOD & BRISBINE.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

French Breakfast Coffee is the best.
1t will be delivered at your homes by
80 Coon & RRISRINE
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

Four hundred citizens of Nashville,
Tenn, have been examined as jurors
in the case ex-Treasurer Polk, default
er, but only three have been accepted.
tits thought that nearly two thousand
will have to be examined before a
Jury is secured. The Chicago News
says: 'sThe trouble is that nearly every
man in Nashville has played poker
with Mr.. Polk. and most of them have
felt his sheep-skin." The citizens of
Nashville are good Poker players.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

Fine lot ofTobacco, Cigars and Pipes
of the best brand at Coles Lunch
Room. %
Chepest Tea and Coffee in town at
Coles Lunch Room. %
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07
EAST SIDE OF r. r.. TRACK.

Before buying elsewhere, call and
examine our new stock of Groceries,
Notions, Boots and Shoes, which will
be sold ut rock bottom prices.
IL III. f. DYE & Co.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07
FOR SALE.

Green Vegetables kept constantly
on hand at r. X. COLES %
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

The wild mustard is forcing itself
into prominence elsewhere as we'll as
here. The last issue of the Fargo Re-
publican has the following: The
worst pest the farmers of North Dakota
have to contend with is the weed COM
monty known as wild mustard. 1t is
about as bad so far as injury to the
crop is concerned, as the Canada this
tie which spreads so rapidly. And
when it is allowed to go to seed un-
molested it will soon root out the
wheat. Farmers cannot be to careful
in keeping it off their farms, and
where it has been introduced it should
be extermlnated at once. Now is the
time to pull it before the seeds are
formed, and wherever its fatal yellow
blossom appears it should have prompt
attention. 1t is easier to keep it out
than to exterminate it when it has
covered the field, and a trifiing ex-
pense now will save hundreds of dollars
by and by. A word to the wise is
| sufficient,
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

The Highest Cash Prices Paid for
Furs and Farm Produce, at
35 WOLFF & WELLS.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

For Feed. Flour aud Lime, 60 10 ii.
Hutchins Lime, Flour and Feed Store
on the west side Of the II. II. "a
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

BRAN AND SHORTS.
For sale at Riverside Roller Mill. cot
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

Imported Port and Sherry Wines ut
22tf CHAS. w. RoHNE'S.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

Fine assortment of Canned Goods
at Coles Lunch Room. %
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

WANTED:-A man and woman to
work on farm.
3St5s* J.. III. PUSHOR.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

Good Farm Horses. For particulars
enquire at the office of
6tf COGEL & DEKAY.
The highest market cash price paid
for calves. l.. III. STANTON. If
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07
FOR SALE.

Cocoa.nuts and Maple Sugar at
Coles Lunch Room. %
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

Shooting should never be done in
the village but if is done people
should know better than to place the
mark in exact range with an inhabited
house. On "Wednesday while Mr.. and
Mrs. Griffin were at work putting up a
screen in the hallway at their residence
they We're startled by having a pistol
ball come crashing through the side of
the house and strucking just over Mrs.
Griffin's head. Mr.. Griffin hurried
out of doors to ascertain the cause and
after brief search found Mr.. Tandy,
an employee of the First National
Bank, at the rear of the bank building
leisurely practicing shooting. He had
q mark set up about rod away from
him but that of course was uninjured.
Further search revealed the fact that
two more shots had struck the house,
one ball passing entirely through the
second story and imbedding itself in
the wall upon the other side
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07
A Kings Narrow Escape

DRESDEN, July 5.-The King of
Saxony, who is making tour, was
yesterday about to ascend in the eleva-
tor of factory which he was inspect
ing at Milan, when the weight at
tached to the car fell, killing the gov.
ernor of the district who was accom-.
panying his majesty, and injuring the
manager of the factory. The king,
who had entered the elevator before
the accident happened, was much
overcome and abandoned the tour.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

MANITowAC, Wis, July GA man
named Vichweger was engaged in
drawing timber near here this fore
noon, when his team became fright
ened at passing locomotive and at
tempted to run away, The man was
thrown under the wheels of a heavily
loaded wagon, which passed over him,
crushing him to death almost instant
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

1t is told that young man who
took his girl to the celebration at
Litchfield, from this place, got left on
the way home. He got out of the
buggy to pick up the lady's hat. when
she, evidently not caring for his COM
pany any longer, drove to town with.
out him, leaving the unhappy youth
to find his way to town, II distance of
about eight miles.--Atwater Press.
Morris tribune., 1883-07-07

WASHINGTON, July 5.-The attor-
ney-general has given an opinion to
the secretary of the treasury that the
expectation of bonded whisky to Ber-
muda with view to- it's re-import-
alton for the purpose of evading or
delaying the payment of the tax. is
not an importation within the mean
ing of the law.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
SEMT-WEEKLY.
SPRING SPRIGS.
Local Leaflets Caught Upon the
Wing. 7". ao..i ".i..l
Incidents and Accidents Of this Vicinity
Gathered in Condensed Form for the
Benefit Of Our Readers. i..m g'

A telephone has been put into the Glass
Works building. albion i..lll ul -rll5-
The Eclipse Club will attend the
Akron regatta on May Sd.
There were ninety-One Posts of the G.
A. r. organized in Ohio last year.
Loomis s. Kent have Just received q
lot of imported German canary birds.
We have not heard anything lately
about that coming pottery. Has 1t gone
TO pOt2 . I...... ..I .rr..
The new City Council will convene
next Monday evening. There will be no
brass band.
Work on the city buildings Is pro
crossing rapidly during the present
favorable weather. H .'I.. .Gf
Loomis 81 Kent are not selling out al
cost, but defy competition in china.
glass and decorated ware.
If you are not a Judge, have your
horses examined before you buy. L. d.
Blanchard gives certificates. "H."
Mr.. Cass. Miller of the Miller Company,
has his residence, beyond the fair ground
connected with the telephone exchange.
a. A secondhand letter copying press
wanted for which reasonable price
will be paid. Inquire at DEMOCRAT office.
LOOmis g. Kent sell that brilliant
Elaine oil at Lne TeuuCou pElCo OI bWeA-
ty cents gallon. 1t is the best In the
market. .- ..-III.. fI. ...#
Go and see the immense stock OF
millinery fancy goods and notions ~
Thierry q Dannemiller's, n East Tus-
caravans street. .
The force of engine wipers on the Con-
notion is reduced One-third, in cOnse-
quence of the coal min eTs' strike delay
ing business. Only four engines q day
need their services now, the rest re-
manning in the rOund-hOuse. ''
See j. C. Lantz's bee hive advertise
ment in this paper, Mr.. Lantz has been
engaged in the manufacture for years
and meets with great success. He 10 q
practical bee keeper himself and fully
knows all the requirements necessary
to successful bee culture. t'
An oily OleOmargarine agent has In
trOduced his spurious COW product into
several grocery stores in the city, and
hOusekeepers should watch carefully or
they will get colOred tallow in place Of
the straight goods. The grocer pays
eighteen cents and TetSils the stun for
twenty eight. Persons who sOjOuFn In
boarding houses, with "all the comforts
of home" will take notice.
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horribly burned, and the question
whether 1t can be saved is an open
one, with the chances In favor of saw
ing 1t.
One would suppose that, seeing the
serious result of the horrible experiment
in Summers's case, others would be
deferred from repeating 1t. but Altman
was not. He Is good mOulder, and be-
came diecontented, and several times
broke his pattern. He complained to
the guard, who secured him a new pat
tern from the contractor. This was re-
peated for several days, when the guard
concluded that Altman was purpOsely
breaking his patterns, that the business
must stop, etc. Later in the day (yesteT-
day the prisoner broke another pattern,
wnen the guard reported him for infrac-
tion OF the rules. and punishment In
some form was the result. Allmann re
turned to work in sullen mood, and
Threatened to disable himself at the first
opportunity. A watch was kept on him
by the guard, but of a sudden, while
carrying a ladle Of molten iron, he
stopped, pushed his leg out behind, and
deliberately poured the metal upon the
leg and foot. The clothes and shoe were
burned off instantly, and the calf of the
leg burned very severely. 1t Is thought
however that the limb can be saved.
( Both men now lie upon beds of an
guish, and their sufferings are ten-fOld
worse than their Imaginary wrongs in
the shop. There are many singular
phases Of human nature In the Peniten-
tiary, and these cases illustrate one of
the most striking.-COlumbus Dispatch,
4 Ith ..
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s1NKrN rwo, o,THoUsAND FEET.

NORWAY, Mich, April 12-An acci.
dent, the most disastrous to human life
that eyer occurred In any of the Lake
Superior mines, happened at the Keel
ridge mine, Menomenee Range, Michi-
gan Iron District. Tuesday afternoon,
when about ninety feet of ground be-
tween the main engine house and
Number One shaft caVed In. The en-
gine house, in which were nine men
and all the mine machinery and four
large boilers, went down a distance of
from 1000 to 1000 feet. All the men
were either killed outright OF buried
alive, except Ed. Wicks, who went down
one hundred feet and then remained on
top of the debris, with his leg broken at
the thigh and one Of his ribs fractured.
His recovery Is doubtful. A pump and
boiler must be put In before the other
bodies are recovered. It will take a
week or more. The mine was about to
be abandoned, as the ore body was ex-
hausted. All the men were on the sur
face hosting the steam pipes out Of the
shaft ...
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1883-04-14
eEDDEs FOR aovERNoK.
Judge Geo. w. Geddes interviewed In Re
gard to the Democratic Nomination.

Judge Geo. w. Geddes interviewed In Re-
gard to the Democratic Nomination.
Judge George W. Geddes, of Mans
field, member of Congress from the
Fourteenth district of Ohio, arrived in
town this forenoon to see his former
law partner, Judge Dickey, on matters
of business. A Plain Dealer reporter
found the Judge in the law office OF
Victor GOtzweiller, jr., in Blackstone
block and inquired: .a
Your name has been frequently men
toned Judge Geddes, as a Democratic
candidate for Governor next fall. II
nominated would you acceptp
Judge GeddeS-"I will say that the
matter has been frequently called to my
attention and have felt myself com
PEELED to consider it carefully. do not
think that any man should desire the
nomination for Governor; and Ger
tainIy would not desire it unless the
Democratic feeling and judgment
throughout the state Is sufficiently
strong and united as to clearly show
that 1t would be a judiciOus thing to do.
don't believe the Democratic party of
Ohio in the present emergency will act
thoughtlessly or unwiSely and If the
general judgment of the party Is in
favor of my nomination then, as loyal
Democrat, shall yield to that judg-
ment. LII nominated want the united,
earnest and enthusiastic support of the
party, to which know can be added
thousands of fair minded Republicans
who are dissatisfied with their party. l
will not, therefore, consent to anything
like strife for the nomination but il
must be the manifest, free will Offering
of the party. Then it will be an honor
| cannot, with my convictions of duty,
decline"
1t has been urged that you ought not
to leave Congress on account of your
district being regarded as Republican.
Judge Geddes-"That is a compliment,
almost equal to the nomination for
governor. We have in my district many
as good Democrats and as popular men
as can be found in Ohio and to insist
that / am the only man that can be
elected In 1t certainly proves that the
Democratic party lie sOlidly for me and,
supported by accessories from the Re-
publieans, of which any man should
feel proud. The Democratic majority in
Congress will be about seventy and the
general interests of the party in Ohio
should not be affected by the danger OF
even certainty of losing a member of
Congress. Personal and local cOnsidera-
tiOns must yield to the general good
Plain Dealer e..I"" -.Tual ,ul, ...9.i
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HORRIBLE sELF-roHrURE.
COnvIcts Burning Themselves wAth Molten
Iron to Escape Work.

Strange as 1t may seem, 1t Is a COM
mon thing at the PeniIentiary for con-
Victs to MAIN their own bodies for the
purpose of getting rid Of work and that
they may "enjOy" the privileges Of the
hospital. Many cOnvicts deliberately
chop of a finger or few toes, and when
one does 1t several more are sure to fol-
low. But the most horrible instances
of self-tOrture ever known in the prison
we're revealed by a visit to that institu-
tiOn this morning.
The victims Of this reckless disregard
of cOnseQ are Frank Summers, a
four year man from Stark county, and
Wesley Altman, a life prisoner from
Wesley Athens county. received March
28th. Summers was received last July.
He was employed in Gill's prison foun
dry, and became mOrOse and ugly from
some cause, and threatened to MAIN
himself at the first opportunity. His
labor consisted in ladling molten iron.
Just how he accomplished the act ls not
known. as no one seems to have wit
messed the act, but when discovered, the
molten metal had severed the lower
part of one leg, horribly burning the
1esh from the knee to the foot. Sum.
mers did not deny that the injury was
self-inflicted, but protested that ne did
not intend to make 80 serious thing OF
IT.. Wh,n told that the leg would prob
ably have 10 come of, he begged pite-
ously that the physicians would not take
tt of. He now Fepents bitterly of the
oct. As matter OF fact the leg ia