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Morris tribune., 1883-05-23
THE PILLOW-SH4M HOLDER.

Some enemy of mankind has recently
invented an Internal machine known as
the pillow-sham holder, which is at
tached to the head of the bedstead and
works with spiral spring. tits kind
of refined towel rack on which you
hang your pillow shams at night, so
they won't get busted by the man of
the house. The man of the house gen
orally gets the pillow shams down under
his feet when he undresses and polishes
off his cunning little toes on the lace
poultice on which his wife prides her.
self. The pillow-sham holder saves all
this. You just yank your pillow sham
off the bed and hang it on this high
toned sham holder, where it rests all
night. At least that's the intention.
After little while, however, the spring
gets weak and the holder buckles, too,
or whatever you may call it, at the
most-unexpected moment. The slight
est movement on the part of the occu-
pant of the bed turns loose the pillow
sham holder and the slumberer gets it
across the bridge of his or her nose, as
the case may be. Sometimes the vi
bration caused by midnight snore will
unhinge this weapon of the devil, and
it will whack the sleeper across the
features in way that scares him almost
to death. IF you think it is a glad sur
prise to get lick across the perceptive
faculties in the middle of a sound slum-
Der, when you are dreaming of elysium
and high-priced peril, and such things
as that, just try the death-dealing pill
low-sham holder, and then report in
writing to the Chairman of the Execu-
tive Committee. It IS well calculated
to fill the soul with horror and amaze.
A raven-black Saratoga wave, hanging
on the back of a chair, has bel 4 known
to turn white in a sin-le night as the
result of the sudden kerf1ummix of one
of these cheerful articles of furniture.
Bill Nue..
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23
Three Common Sense Suggestions.

1t is too late in the day to discuss
the advantages of a Harvester and
Binder. for that is conceded on all
hands: indeed, no farmer who studies
his own best interests Gun afford to be
without one. The important question
to solve is. which of the many pressed
upon his notice shall he select! Here
difficulties seem to thicken. and the
perpleXed farmer who gives IN ear to
all that is said. is very apt ut last to
settle down on the machine that has
been literally talked into him.
In attempting to select a machine
there are, however, some general rules
which every one will admit will aid
any one i'll coming to Il wise conclusion.
|. 1t is by no means IL wise plan to
buy the machine that costs the fswest
number of dollars. This rule holds
good i'll all purchases of every kind.
and IL cheap machine may be expected
to give as little satisfaction as il cheap
horse. Repairing, breakages, poor
work, wastage of grain, and a short
life will undoubtedly make it much
the dearest in the end. 1t is a trliism
that. in this world, if you expect to get
something for nothing, you are sure to
be disappointed.
III, 1t is wise plan to buy MAJ
chine from the manufacturers most
experienced in building. Experience
makes perfect, Reaper building in all
it's branches. with only few weeks in
harvest time every year for expert
menting, is not learned In a day or a
year, and it is well, therefore, to buy
with your machine all the advantages
that long years of experimenting and
manufacturing have accumulated.
LII. Its wise to buy the machine
that has the most character, is most
widely known, and which has received
the approval and endorsement of the
Worlds Highest Tribunals in compe-
titien with all rivals. The machine
that has never failed to carry off the
| highest honors at every international
field trial or worlds fair, against all
opposition, carries with it the weight
of the worlds verdict in its favor.
These are three common-sense sug-
gestions will commend themselves to
every thinking man, and these sugges-
tions point with unerring finger to the
Mccormick as the machine that stands
and always has stood pre-eminently
above all others. -
| G, III. ALLYN, Ag't,
! Morris, Mimi.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23
sTRAW LUMBER.

A description of this new competitor
for favor lately appeared in the Ameri-
can architect, and also it's method of
manufacture, which shows unmistaka-
bly, that straw lumber is admirably
adapted to many kinds of finishing
work, barrels, table and counter tops,
doors and ornamental work, and that it
can be produced at less than half the
price of walnut. The standard manu-
facture is in widths of thirty-two inches,
q length of twelve feet and thickness
corresponding to that of surface boards.
These dimensions may be varied to suit
such orders as may be given, and en-
brace any width, length or thickness.
1t may be finished with varnish or with
paint, and is susceptible to high pol
ish. 1t is practically fire and water
proof, being manufactured under 500
degrees of heat, and we are assured has
been boiled for some hours without APP
parent changes of structure. It's tensile
strength is greater than that of walnut
or oak, and its weight about one-ffth
greater than the former when dry. It
is made from any kind of straw, includ-
ing hemp and flax fiber-in fact from
any material that will make pulp-and
ton of straw will produce 1000 feet of
boards. The pulp is rolled into thin
sheets, number of which, correspond
ing with the thickness of the lumber
desired, are placed together with pc
culiar cement, which is claimed to be
water proof, and are then rolled under
a pressure sufficient to amalgamate
them into solid mass, which may be
worked with the plane if desired.
When it is remembered that it takes
fifty years to grow a tree to maturity,
suiting it to commercial purposes-and
a tree producing thirty -two-inch lumber
will require twice that time-while 90
600 feet per acre is large yield under
the most favorable circumstances, it
will at once be realized that where
{, 200 feet can be taken from an acre of
ground for an indefinite number of
years, the process which enables such
result to be accomplished, and which
will yield really valuable lumber, is
one of vast Importance.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23
Talk ADGl. In }a979ll5ltg!


FARMERs:--lIave yol seen The famous
Deering Irvine Binder iut 1882 1t is
simplicity itself when compared with all
other binders. For the season of 1888
the MOST RADICAL and ADVANCED I'M
PRovEMENT has been made FIFTEEN
pieces taken out of the modifying device
THREE SPRINGS Removed. No
plunger bolt. Every motion positive be-
yond doubt. No chance to get out of
order, NO more EXPERTS. Call on
E. w. Leonard & Bro. and see this i'm
provement, the greatest that has ever
been made since the introduction of
Irvine binding. The Decring has always
been ahead in Improvements, simplicity,
durability, light draft, and good work,
and sustains its past reputation by the
latest. 25t2
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Some genius has invented a machine
to play pianos. There will be a large
demand for it. In the morning the
machine can be set to playing the pi-
ano i'll the place OF the daughter, and
the daughter can help the mother get
breakfast ready, Or the owner can
start the automaton in the evening
and 90 down town and let his next
door neighbor do all the swearing. 1t
10 doubt possesses many other advan-
tages.- Herald.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

We believe it has always been the
opinion of the majority of the people
of this county that the Office of Dis
trict Attorney is u superiority. The
work of the present incumbent of the
office at the last session of the District
Court but confirms this opinion. No
work was done by him but what could
have been done equally well by the
county attorney.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23
WANT COLUMN.
WANTED.

TO sell or to rent Sec. Z, Town 12e,
Range IA, known as the Cook Farm.
Will rent the use of it to any one who
will pillow it this season and on very
reasonable terms for the next season.
500 acres of the section have been
under cultivation. The use of the
land for nothing forths season.
Will sell cheap for cash. Address,
?. NJ. Woodman. IL, Johnstons' Blk.
Minneapolis, Mimi. 25t2
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

A new afternoon daily paper has
been started in Minneapolis called the
Daily News. The paper will have
great difficulty in establishing itself
where such IN excellent paper as the
Evening Journal already has the field,
and will. we predict, prove to be a
money sinking investment.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23
Dissolution Notice.

The firm of 6. IT. Munro & Go. il
this day dissolved by mutual consent
G.. HI. Munro retiring from the irn
and Chas. W. Rohne succeeding IL
the business of the same under the
firm name of Chas. w. Rohne, to
whom all Indebtedness must be paid
and who will pay all outstanding ac-
counts and indebtedness against tht
old firm if presented within 80 day.
from the date of this notice.
GEO. III. MUNRO.
CHAS. w. RoHNE.
Morris, Mimi, May 9th, 1883. 22t4
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

by his vile Installations concerning
the jury after they had brought i'll a
verdict for the acquittal of VIM. Fos-
ter Jno, w. Arctander exhibited quail
ties that are hardly expected i'll one
occupying as high Il position ~ that
of district attorney.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Tomatoes are umcomfortably nu-
mer0us this season. Southern Wis
cQnsin hal Il visit from disasterous
one last week and Duluth had Il 49,
GOO blow.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

While at Pierre on his way up the
Missouri, Sitting Bull made about 5000
selling his autographs, for each of which
he charged 81. The willy old chief is in
clined to speculation and is reported
generally successful.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23
POLAND CHINA PIGS: for sale,
at the Riverside Mill.
% III. w. STONE & Co.

Best Iowa Fence Wire as cheap as
inierlar brands are sold. Don't be
caught with low price chaff that only
lasts ten days but go to A. A. Stones
where you can get low prices all the
year round. %
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

White and Brown Lime, Hair,
cement and Plaster Paris for sale by
70, e. BOWERS.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

French Breakfast Coffee is the best.
1t will be delivered at your homes by
81 GOOD & BRISBINE.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

White and Brown Lime, Hair,
cement and Plaster Paris for sale by
20 T., BOWERS.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

All grades of Morris and Mime
apolis Flour at III. Hutchins. "a
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Fine lot of Childrens Toys at Coles
Lunch Room. -
Ban tnnas, Grapes, Lemons and APP
pies at Coles Lunch Room. %
Smoke the Billy Cigars, get them
at Coles Lunch Room. %
Lemonade and Ice-cream at Coles
Lunch Room. %
A general assortment of Groceries
at. Coles Lunch Room. %
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

A desirable residence and lot for sale
Enquire of JAMES THoMAssoN.
Is
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

A large stock of candies has just
been received at
50 COOP & BRISBINE'S..
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Green Vegetables kept constantly
on hand at r. X. Coles %
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Barties wishing wood are requested
to call upon Mars Bros. Atlantic Ave.
South. "a MATiDIEDRICH.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

FOR ALE-Three Good Second
Hand Seetlers, at Watson 4 Leonard's
Ba ii. s
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Fine lot ofTobacco, Cigars and Pipes
of the best brand at Coles Lunch
Room. %
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23
FOR Sale.

For Feed, Flour and lime, 90 to III.
Hutchins Lime, Flour and Feed Store
on the west side of the Il. r. "A
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23
EAST SIDE OF r. r.. TRACK.

For Sale--Posts and Rails.
Il. M. LOWATER.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Bran, Oats and Ground Feed at HI.
Hutchlns. "a
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Imported Port and Sherry Wines at
22tf CHAs. w. ROHNE'S.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23
FOR SALE.

Good Farm Horses. For particulars
enquire at the office of
6tf COGEL & DEKAY.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Old papers for sale at so cents PEI
hundred, at the TRIBUNE office.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Good Business Property For Sale,
adjoining the Printing office, above
Newell's store. One lot for 1915, or
two lots for 500. Enquire of
S. SELLECK,
Is Duluth, Mimi.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23
TIMOTHY SEED.

A large quantity of it for sale by
) WOLFE Il WELLS.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Chepest Tea and Coffee in town at
Coles Lunch Room. %
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23
LIME.

Hair, Cement, and Plaster Paris for
sale by WIN. HANCOCK. %
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Base Ball was never more popular
nor more generally played than it is
this season.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Fresh roasted Coffee, every day by
the pound ut Coles Lunch Room. %
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Posts and Rails for sale.
~ M Law ATER
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

For Sale-Posts and Rails, by
T. M. LOWATER.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Fine assortment of Canned Goods
at Coles Lunch Room. %
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Imported Port and Sherry Wines at
2otf CHAS. w. ROHNE'S.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

The highest market cash price paid
:or calves. L. HI. STANTON, If
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Greece has followed in the footsteps
of Germany and has forbidden the inn
portation of American pork.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Imported Port and Sherry Wines at
22tf CHAS. w. POHNE'S.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

EAST SIDE OF *. IL. TRACK.
Before buying elsewhere, call and
examine our new stock of Groceries,
Notions, Boots and Shoes, which will
be sold at rock bottom prices.
IL II. T.. DYE & Co.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

tine sparkling Cider and Lemon
ifiiks ut Coles Lunch Room. %
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Try Good & Brisbine's No. l. Tea
1t is the best in the market. 80
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Cocoa.nuts and Maple Sugar at
'o!%'s Lunch Room. %
Fine assortment of Fresh Confec-
iunery at Coles Lunch Room. %
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

NAILS as cheap as the cheapest, at
Is GOOD & BRISBINE'S. IS.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23
BARLEY.

BARLEY.
Good Seed Barley For Sale.
9 G.. f. RICHARDSON.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

n AILS as cheap as4he cheapest, at
Is GOOD & BRISBINE'S.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

Largest assortment of Crackers and
Cakes in town at Coles Lunch Room.
90
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23
FOR SALE.

Posts and Rails for sale.
II. M. LOWATER.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

A few hundred bushels of Pure Blue
Stem Wheat for Seed. Is very fine
and free from foul seeds. Engage
what you want early. Get prices by
addressing Z. III HOARD,
= Red Wing Mimi
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

FOX RENI.-Ihe motifs BAKERY,
apply to II. X. COLE. 19tf
Parties wishing Dental Work can
confer with me at the Metropolitan.
IA DIR. ALLEN.
Morris tribune., 1883-05-23

DIR. j. N. Allen is now upon his farm,
but will be in town again ina few days.
o.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-01
THANKSGIVING IN PORTLAND.
some Account of Services at Churches
The Various Amusements of the Day
and Evening,

Thanksgiving day was very quietly passed in
our city. The weather was disagreeable, q
cold wind, with easterly flavor, rendering
walking undesirable, and from the absence OF
crowds on our streets it was evident that the
majority of the citizens, after discussing their
holiday dinners, wisely concluded to remain
by their, comfortable firesides.
The services at the churche s were not large
ly attended. A union service of Baptists and
Congregationalists was held at Plymouth
church. The invocation was offered by Rev.
Mr.. Rayley; there was responsive reading by
Rev. DR.. Csrruthers, Scripture lesson by Rev.
A. x. P Small, d. D., sermons by Rev. G. 81
Daniels, of the Second Parish church. Rev.
DR.. Seward had the general direction of the
service. The quartette choir rendered finely
two anthems. The church was fairly flled.
At the First Parish union service, Rev. DR..
Hill preached an effective sermon from Habak-
kuk Ill IL, IS.
AT the Chestnut street, Thanksgiving SER
vices were helm in the vestry, Rev. DR.. Nc
Keown conducting the devotional services,
Rev. Mr.. Williams pastor Of the Pine street
church opened the theme on the duty CT chill
dren to attend the preaching service OF the
church. The discussion was participated in by
Messrs. Palmer, Kimball, Delano, Smith,
Stevens, Mrs. Humphreys and others.
There was also interesting devotional exer-
cises at Williston church, st. Lawrence street
church. Y. M. G. A. rooms, Gospel Mission
and Carleton Hall
The few amusements offered were we'll pat
ronized The hair dressers ball at City Hall
was successful affair; and there were dances
at Gilbert's hall and at Mechanics hall. The
crowds were immense at the Portland Roller
Skating Rink, In Storer Block. In the even
ing some 400 skaters were upon the surface,
and hardly standing room to be had in the
galleries, etc.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-01
A Very PIea.an, Occasion

Thanksgiving day is always a pleasant one
at the State Reform School, but this year it
was unusually so, being enlivened by the mar
riage of the Superintendent's daughter, Miss
Sadie P. Harrington, and George P Merrill,
M. s., of the Smithsonian Institute, Washing
ton, D. G. The ceremony was performed in
the chapel at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, by an
uncle of the bride, the. Rev. George A. Per-
kins of Massachusetts. A large company of
friends were present, including all the boys of
the school. After the congratula ions at the
close of the ceremony, one of the boys stepped
forward, bearing beautiful silver caster, and
addressing Mrs. Merrill, made the following
presentation speech
The boys of this school wish to add to the
congratulations of others their own heartfelt
wishes for your happiness and prosperity. As
an earnest and faithful teacher, as tender
and sympathetic friend, you have knit the ties
Of attachment SO strong that time, though it
may soften and hsll0w, can never break them.
In the years to come, when We shall be cheersd
by the blessed memories of the past, we shall
think OF the sunshiny days spent here, when
you had smile and pleasant word for each.
And when we look back to the dark days that
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-01

came upon US, as they do upon all, we shall
remember that you lent us helping hand aud
taught as 10 look forward, not backward: to
look up, not down. As token Of our deem re-
gard, have the honor of presenting 10 YOU
this morning. IN the name of the boys of this
school, this silver caster. Will y do us the
favor to accept this Offering with the very
best wishes OF your young friends. May Mr..
and Mrs. Merrill be blessed with long and
joyous future, as bright, ar free from tarnish,
as is this brilliant, spotless silver.
Engraved on the caster was this inscription
Presented to Miss Sadie P. harrington by the
boys of the State Reform School, Nov. 90,
1885," This unexpected present was peculiar
ly acceptable to Mrs. Merrill as token of the
deep regard OF her former pupils.
The wedding gifts, on exhibition in the par
Tor, were numerous and valuable. Among
others was silver water pitcher, of chaste
and elegant design, which was presented the
evening previous by the officers of the school,
The newly married couple left Portland yes
terday, for their new home in Washington.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-01

az moDtnly meetlDg OF the society
was held at their rooms in Motley block, on
Wednesday evening last, and was fully attend
ed.
Much interest was shown III the new build
ing, which is about half built at present, and
will be finished and occupied early in Janu-
airy. On the occasion of opening the new
house, it is proposed to hold reception and
furnish an exhibition of some kind, though OF
what nature is as yet uncertain.
Twenty new members were elected, and ire
ports about the present exhibition, which
closes on Saturday were made, showing that
some two thousand people have visited the col
lection, and a very good impression has been
produced on all who have visited this collec-
ton OF local art, while several visitors from
Boston and other cities have spoken most fav-
orably of the pictures
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-01

A Remarkable Old LADY.

Mrs. Betsy L. Moody, who was bora in 1882,
and is now 101 years and 9 months old, is visit
ing at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John
Brown, SO Ellsworth street. Mrs. Moody is
resident of the Cape and enjoys perfect health,
and. except slight defects in hearing and eye
sight, possession of all her faculties. She is a
very fluent and interesting talker on topics of
90 and 70 years ago Her weight is 160 pounds
and her appearance generally is as youthful as
her daughter, who is rs years of age, At the
Thanksgiving dinner at Mrs. Browns there
were four generations represented. Conant
yesterday obtained what he regards as an ex-
csllent likeness Of the centenarian.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-01
Brief Jottipx..

y
35'. At noon it was raining, mercury 42o,
wind south. At sunset still raining, wind I'M.
changed, and mercury 42o as at noon
Petitions ara in circulation in the city for the
reappointment of Postmaster Goddard.
Books of travel' will be the subject Of Rev
Mr. Dalton's lecture this afternoon, A o'clock.
On account of rain the Unitarian Fair was
postponed until this morning and after
noon.
The Womans Gospel temperance meeting
will be held at the Mission this evening at 7.3O
O'Clock. All are invited.
The Portland safe deposit employees were
presented with the customary Thanksgiving
turkey and of very superior kind.
There was a lively scrimmage Thursday
night on Franklin street near Commercial,
which drew crowd numbered by hundreds.
The regular monthly business of the Diet
Mission will be held at the Fraternity rooms
Free street Block at O'Clock this afternoon.
The Reform Club will hold public temper
ance meeting tomorrow evening, at o'clock,
Mt their rooms corner of Congress and Temple
streets
Sheriff True provided the prisoners at the
Jail with an excellent dinnerfor Thanksgiving
The prisoners subsequently, sent him a note
expressing their gratitude.
We would call attention to the change of
time of the International Steamship company.
Winter arrangement-two trips per week on
and after December Sd, leaving Portland
Monday and Thursday for Eastport and St.
John at 6 p. m.
Of Miss Mary f. Eastman who delivers
lecture this afternoon at go o'clock at the
First Parish church entitled "Six months, tent
life in California" the Providence Journal
says: "a lady Of the finest culture, and hav-
ing the rare merit Of faultless elocution."
1t is said that the wife of Capt Soule of the
bark Fannie FL. Loring, has received letter
conveying information that the vessel sailed
from Philadelphia eight days later than was
reported here to have sailed. This would bring
the date of her sailing on the 18th of Novem-
Der instead of the 9th.
Tomorrow will be the twentieth anniversary
of Rev. Mr.. Dalton's settlement as Rector of
St. Stephens. This is not long time as COM
pared with settlements of the olden time, but
is the longest Of the present city psstorates,
Rev Mr.. Fenn's coming next in order. All
the others both Catholic and Protestant have
changed at least once, some several times dur
ing the last twenty years.
The Rev. DR.. Hill of this city will lecture in
the Town Hall, in Buxton next Wednesday
evening. The subject of the lecture is "Three
Weeks in Peru" The people of Buxton are
70 be congratulated upon having this opportu-
NIFTY to hear one Of the most accomplished gen.
uemen OF our time upon theme which he is
able to make peculiarly entertaining and in
afrncfixa
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-01

Wednesday night the store of Rufus Stanley
the importer, was entered and one case of
champagne and one of whiskey taken. Thurs
day officers Gribben and Sterling arrested the
burglar ON York street, and portion Of the
goods were recovered.
Officers Pride and Morse arrested Hugh Con
ley Thursday night, for breaking into James
Cady's store on Fore street. The officers found
Conley in the basement trying to force his way
up through the cellar door.
The Portland daily press., 1883-12-01
Tbe BilIinra Cbnmp;ou.h;n,

The three bali French carom match game OF
billiards between Ed Wall and e. Delamater,
which was announced in the PRESS to come off
Thursday afternoon at the Falmouth Hotel
billiard room, drew so large number of pee
pie to the rooms that it was deemed advisable
to postpone the game till evening. and play it
in McDonald's hall, on Union street. They,
however, played practice game, which was
won by the latter. The game in the evening
resulted in favor of Wall by the same score as
on the night previous-40 points.