The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1888-01-05

H. p. Gallup says he has attended
leap-year parties in Sank Centre for the
past twelve years, and he didn't propose
to break the record in 1888. He attend
ed the one at the rink on Monday even
ing.
! The finance committee of the high
school alumni association held meeting
with Miss Josie Apfeld, the secretary OF
the association, on Saturday afternoon,
at which important business was trans
acted.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Hoople of Duluth, ar
rived in town on Monday. Mr.. Hoople
had case in the district court, he having
sued the Manitoba railroad company for
shortage in carload of wheat shipped
by him.
Ayers Cherry Pictorial is recommended
by eminent physicians, on both sides OF
the Atlantic, as the most reliable remedy
for colds, coughs and all pulmonary dis
orders. Inquire of your druggist for
Ayers Almanac.
Bob Dunn of the Princeton Union had
more than he counld conveniently handle
last week Aten-pound boy so distracted
his attention that he turned over his edi-
torial columns to the devil. He is excus-
able, as it is the first offence.
Court-reporter Russell failed to get up
in time for breakfast on Wednesday
morning, all on account of having at
tended the leap-year ball. He swelled
himself up with cold water i'll lieu of
something more substantial.
Thejury at this term of court was high
ly complimented by Judge Searle, who
was heard to remark that it was an ex-
ceptionably good one, and so far had
less trouble than is usually the case in
agreeing upon sensible verdicts.
A. L. Cramb, the genial clerk of the
district court, not only discharged the
duties of his Office acceptably, but showed
the utmost courtesy to all who had occa-
sion to come in contact with him. He
makes an excellent public official.
The new firm of r. T. Greene & Co. was
formed on Monday last, the new member
being Mrs. Greene. In this delicate recog-
milton of the invaluable services of his
wife, Mr.. Greene has exercised that
sound judgment for which he is noted.
The Todd County Argus has completed
it's twelfth year. The Argus is a clean
wholesome and enterprising paper, a
credit to Minnesota journalism, and its
editor has reason to review his consci-
entious work with a satisfaction akin to
pride.
Ed. E. Perry, who has been absent in
Montana and Dakota for the past two
wears, returned home last week. He
is glad to get back to Sank Centre and
look upon the old familiar faces once
again. Indeed, there's no place like
home.
The infant child of V. NJ Thomson
had a narrow escape on Wednesday.
While playing it got a wheel from TIN
TOW in its throat, and but for prompt
and energetic action on the part of its
mother, the results might have been
serious.
There was public installation of officers
of the Masonic lodge at Willard on Fri
day evening last, at which district depu-
ty Master Bridgeman was present. 1t
was followed by dance. Notwithstand-
ing the severity of the storm it was well
attended.
Pursuant to an order of the United
States Circuit court for w. c. Brewer to
appear and show cause why he should
not be adjudged guilty of contempt of
court for disposing of property in viola
ton of an injunction, he did so appear
last week, but the hearing was postponed
until next Monday.
A pleasant party was given at the Star
hotel by Mr.. and Mrs. Rice, to their
boarders and a number of invited
guests, on Friday evening last. A sump-
tuous supper was spread at eight O'Clock,
after which an enjoyable dance was held.
There were about twenty-five couples
present, and the evening was delightfully."-
spent.
Linn Barney of St. Paul, has been en-
ployed by Henry Keller to supervise the
electric light plant in this village. He is
an expert and will direct the setting up
of the dynamo and the erection of poles
and wires. Mr.. Keller is receiving en-
enlargement among our business men,
and soon the village will be lighted with
electricity.
A. E. Marie was the recipient of a
handsome bestowal of appreciation by
his employers, How Bros. & Co.-twer-
ty-fve dollars in gold-the other day,
and he says he doesn't quite know
whether it was intended as a spur to
bring him to time, or an expression of
satisfaction of past labors. In any event
he seems satisfied and hopes his EN-
ployers may be equally so.
Mrs. Elmer E. Writ, nee Katie Diamond,
who has been a faithful and pleasant EN-
ploye of the post-office for the past eight
years, under three administrations, has
resigned, and removed to st. Cloud. By
her rare intelligence and uniform courtesy,
her wonderful accuracy and great eftlci-
ency she won the esteem of the public and
the confidence of her employers. She
will be missed from her accustomed place.
It is ridiculously funny to see the way
in which some business men advertise.
Should travelling man come to town
and demand SIS for a card in hotel reg
lister to be hing upin some obscure room,
where perhaps not more than fifteen or
twenty different people will ever see it,
the offer is greedily accepted; while IN a
newspaper with but a hundred circula-
ton, an advertisement would be read by
400, and charge but 81 therefor, he is
spurned on the ground that it does not
pay. Now suppose the paper has cir.
culation of 200 and each paper is read
by four persons, or 1880 of all classes,
would not the benefit be almost beyond
calculation? 1t is needless to say that a
few know how to- appreciate the differ
ence and can be selected in any commun
ity by their prosperity-everything else
being equal.
JUMPED THE TRACK.-The Long Pra1
RE train met with an accident on Monday
afternoon, about mile north of this vii
lage, and it is the cause of no small rejoic
ing that under the circumstances the re
! suits were not more serious. The train
lett the depot about half past three on it
return trip, its arrival having been de
laved by the SHOWS until after one o clock
1t was composed of thirteen box cars ant
a combination coach, the passenger ent
of it being filed. Soon after crossing tn
bridge over the Hoboken creek, broker
| rail threw the coach from the track, ant
before the accident was discovered it wa