Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1885-02-11
LOCALS.

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Charles G. Parke Of the Pope Coun-
tv Press died IN Glenwood last Thurs
day.
The Village of Morris, this year
paws one fourth of the entire tax OF
the county.
The TRIBUNE would suggest, as a
needed improvement, sidewalk to
the new school house.
Henry Sever of st. Paul is now the
proprietor of the Morris roller rink
John VI. Smith continues as manager
The soap-bubble" party at the
residence of Mr.. H Whitley, was
largely attended and a pleasant time
enjoyed.
The Morris Quadrille Club gave a
party in Phoenix Hall last Friday
evening. There was n good attend
ance and all had a pleasant time.
Business dull; weather fair; walk
good; combination of circumstances
our editor could not Withstand and he
is now on his way to New Orleans.
D. Kemp, the genial landlord Of the
Perkins House, has recently papered
and painted the office and dining
room of the hotel. 1t is q great i'm
provement.
All that are interested in forming q
Farmers Club are requested to meet
at the court house, on Saturday, Feb.
q, at two o'clock p. m.
PER ORDER EXECUTIVE Con-. -
Elsewhere will be found an artistic
representation of the tower which
causes the rather too frequent froth-
ings of the dudes up the street. We
presume theirdifticulties will continue
as long as their tower holds out.
1t is to be hoped that the Morris
creamery will be in operation during
the coming season. In operation, the
creamery is worth great deal to
Morris and adjacent territory, but in
its present condition it is worthless.
A very pleasant surprise party took
place at the Perkins House last even
ing, the occasion being the birthday
Of Miss Laura Kemp. 4 large num-
Der of our young people were present
and passed the evening in dancing
and other amusements.
Prof. MERGERS Stercoption entertain
ment at Phoenix Hall, Saturday
evening, was largely attended, and
greatly enjoyed by those present. 1t
was his intention to give an exhibi-
ton in the afternoon, but owing to
the time the train from the east ar
rives here, he was unable to do so.
The front part of the Sank Centre
House, at Sank Centre, was Quilted by
fire Monday night, at one O'Clock. By
the heroic efforts Of the firemen the
rear part of the house was saved. Hy-
land and Murphy, who occupied the
basement with their billiard parlors
and sample rooms, were the greatest
losers by water.
Those farmers who Joined in the
application for O. charter of the Farm
ePs Alliance, and all other farmers of
the township of Morris who are inter-
ested in the movement, will please
meet at Judge Giltinan's office, over
Stevens County Bank, at two o'clock
p. M, on Saturday, February 18th.
DARLINGTON PHELPS.
The coming attraction at the Roller
4:in1 will be the appearance OF
NIessrs. Huse and Jarnac, on Satur.
day evening, Feb. q. Mr.. Hise does
over 100 movements in fancy and
trick skating, while Master Jarnac
performs on wire six feet above the
floor. This promises to be one of the
most attractive exhibitions ever at
the rink, and all should attend.
At the meeting of the Phoenix Fire
Company oflast Thursday evening q
formal and unanimous vote of thanks
was rendered the village council fol-
providing the company with tower
fer drying hose and other necessary
apparatus. AS many of the tax-pay.
ing business men, who have property
to protect, are members of the fire
department, this vote is as direct anG
positive an endorsement for the actor
of the council, in building the tower
and making other purchases, as coulG
possibly be given,
In accordance with the suggestion
made by the TRIBUNE last week
Phoenix Fire Company, at theil
meeting of last Thursday evening
took preliminary steps for obtaining
a new and better bell for the engin,
house. J. ID. GOOD and q. Hutchin.
ware ananinted nnlllmittee to solici
subscriptions and negotiate for TIT
bell. A bell that can be heard in al
parts of the city, under all cir
crmstances is a necessity and we be
iieye citizens will contribute liherall.
when called upon by the gentlemen
above named.
The lyceum meeting last Thnrsda
evening was well attended. TIL
question discussed Resolved, tina
pursuit is more pleasing than pos
sessioni,,-was ably handled by tn
speakers on both sides, but was de
cided in the negative. The discussio
was followed by number c
declamations and songs, whic
were well reeeiyed and enjoyed by al
nhe program for nest Faesaay ever