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Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
.. r. WHEATON.
COUNTY SURVEYOR.

A distinguishing characteristic OF
our western politics 10 tile superior
grade Of men filling the various po-
litlcai stations fresn the highest to
the lowest.
| ID. T. Wheaton our most efficient
county surveyor is . native Of the
SCREEN Mountain State" and has
been o resident OF Morris since 1879.
He Is a thoroughly educated man,
being graduate of Barre Academy,
Of VT, and the famed Dartmouth
College, In which he completed his
education in 1860.
He then struck out for the west aud
for the next six or seven years was
engaged in teaching school and civil
engineering work in Wisconsin,
Nebraska and other points until he
settled here, since which time he has
held the office OF City Assessor con-
tinuously with the exception Of one
term, has held the Office OF Superiu-
teildent Of our schools, and is also
serving his third term as school Di-
rector and is now serving his fifth
term as county Surveyor, aud has al
ways taken q deep and active inter-
est in all educational aud other i'm
portant matters, performing services
of the utmost Importance to the peo-.
pie generally, by whom he = acid i'm
the highest esteem 40 al efficient
officer and public spirited citizen,
thoroughly deserving Of the success
which he has achieved.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07

trict was created, comprising the
counties of Stevens, Grant, Big Stone,
Traverse and Wilkin, and G. L. Brown
was very properly appointed to fill the
honorable position thus created, and
the people were only too glad to ratify
the appointment by unanimously
electing him for another term of six
years. While the youngest man on
the bench in the state, he is q lawyer
of unusual talent, both as an adviser
and counselor, and as q magistrate
is dignified and impartial, and one on
whose administrative ability our
people rely with the utmost conf
dence. His arboreal home in the
western part of the city Is a model of
refinement and domestic comfort,
where the jadgs delights to entertain
his friends and pass his time, when
free from professional and official
cares. r.
He is a msmber of Golden Sheaf
Lodge, No. 133, A. f. & A. NJ; Mount
Lebanon Chapter, No. Al, r. A. M;
Bethel Commandery, No. 10, X. T.,
and Minneapolis Consistory; also of
Morris Lodge, No. SIS, A. o. U. W.,
and Scott Legion. No. l3, S. X.
Personally Judge Brown is man of
pleasing, affable, courteous manners,
with personality that at once at
tracts all persons with whom he
comes in contact, and whose liberal
support of all public enterprises is too
we'll known to need comment at our
hands.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
GEORGE II. MUNRO.
SHERIFF.


There is much to be said in favor of
this western country, but no feature
is more cOmmendable than the char
acter of our official representatives.
They are not "old horses grown
gray in, service before being recog-
nized, but bring to their official duties
the brain and energy of vigorous man.
hood.
Such man is George H. Munro,
sheriff of Stevens county.
His boyhood days we're passed in
Nova Scotia, his native place. On
nearing maturity he went to Boston
where he engaged in business for sew
eral years previous to his locating in
Minnesota in 1873.
In 1877 he settled in this county,
and had been variously engaged in the
grain and drug business until 1884
when he was elected to his present
position and is now serving the first
year of his third term.
In executing the duties of his Office
he manifests the same thorough-going
qualities which distinguish him in his
business affairs, and make him an
efficient guardian of the peoples in
terests, at the same time identifying
himself with the development of this
city, whose welfare he has promoted
with zeal and success.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
w. G. BICKNELL.
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

COUNIX
Stevens county is to be congratu-
lated on the character of her repre-
sentative men at the court house, who
from their courtesy and ability would
seem to be the selections of special
commission, rather than the some-
times Indifferent choice Of political
parties.
Especially is this true of MFR. w.
G. Bicknell county Superintendent ct
schools, whose affability never fails
him and who seems peculiarly fitted
by education and experience, for the
discharge of the important duties OF
his department. "
His early days were. passed in st.
Lawrence Co., New York, where he
passed from the common schools to
the Normal school at, Potsdam, from
which he graduated i'm 1880, and
after teaching school fora a year or SO,
came west and managed the large
estate of his uncle, located near this
city, and later on took charge of our
grammar school.
In the fall Of '83 he entered the law
department of the State University
at Ann Arbor, Mich. where lie took
two years course and was graduated
with the degree of LIZ. B.
The same year he returned to this
city, and in partnership with ]. A.
Johnson engaged in the law, real es-
tate and collecting business.
Recognizing his eminent fitness for
] the office his friends, in the fall OF
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
G. A. PEPPER.
CITY MARSHALL.

We very properly pride ourselves
spirit which seems to obtain in our
town, but we should not forget to
give honor where honor is due and
extend our thanks to c. 4. Pepper,
cur most efficient city marshall who
seems to never sleep, so watchful is
he of the safety of our persons and
property.
Burlington, Iowa, has the honor of
his nativity, while he has been identi-
fed with the interests of Stevens
county, for the past thirteen years.
He is a most exemplary police
officer, his watchful care and gigantic
size and strength, making him a
terror to evil doers. at the same time
he is the embodyment of courtesy
and good nature.
From '63 to '66 he wore the sblue"
as a member of Co. H. Seventh Iowa
Cavalry, being chiefly engaged in
frontier service. He is now Senior
Vice e-Commander of Overton Post
No. SO, G. a. R., and belongs to Nor
ris Lodge No. 55, A. .. q. w.
Noble Grand of Crystal Lodge No.
1S2, l. o. o. F., and Scott Legion of
Select knights.
He had held several prominent po-
sitions in the county previous to his
appointment to his present position,
and has always deported himself as
becomes thorough going business
man while his social qualities have
gained him scores of friends far and
near.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
THOMAS THOMASSON.
CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT.

CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT.
I'm this western country where
there are SO many, popular fayorites
OF an hour, tits gratifying to find one
who has been identified with the
history Of the county, from It's organ
lzation, and has grown In favor as lie
llas increased IN years.
Such has been the experisnce oi
Thomas Thomasson our Clerk oi
District Court.
BY birth he isa native Of Norway,
where lie acquired a common school
education. Following the prevailing
custom In his native land, he early
began life AS u sailor and was we'll on
the way to honorable promotion,
when shipwreck and other unavoid-
able disasters came upon him. chang
ing the whole course Of his life.
In 1861 he sailed to this country
and for the past twenty two years
has resided I'm Stevens county, en-.
gaging in farming until six years ago,
when Samuel Larson then clerk of
court appointed him as his deputy,
which position he held until last fall,
when Ills fidelity was rewarded by
Lis succeeding to that Office In per-
son.
Such Is brief sketch OF Mr.. Thom-
asson, u man with scores OF friends
on all sides, and whose career from
pioneer farmer to Clerk of District
Court has been growing success,
and we are glad to see him enjoying
the well earned fruits Of his enter
prise aud ability.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
S. A. FLATHERTY.
COUNTY ATTORNEY.

The multitudinous duties of the
office of County Attorney require a
lawyer at once keen, well informed
and indefatigable, else the interests en-
trusted to his care must suffer, and
crime and general indifference to the
laws of the land become ramparr.
In the person Of 8. A. Flaherty we
have an officer, who combines in an
eminent degree all these necessary
qualifications and has shown himself
to be the right man In the right place.
He is truly self made man, his
father having been farmer In Ran
touI, Wis, where s. A. assisted In
redeeming the forests into welltilled
fields during the summer time and
getting a meager education In the dis
trict schools in winter until he was
eighteenth year, when he began to
work his way through Lawrence Uni
versity during and after which he
taught school and was finally enabled
to enter the state University at Min
neapolis.
He had now decided to follow the
legal profession, and pursued studies
in that direction, during the four terms
of his attendance.
In the fall of 1882 he was admitted
to the bar, Of this county, having
studied law in the office l.. G. Spoon
er and the next spring the law firm OF
Spooner, Darling & Flaherty was
formed.
In the spring of 'S7 he was appoint
ed to his present position, to fill a
vacancy and regularly succeeded to
the office at'the next general election.
He has also served as member oi
the city council and is the president
of the local organization of the A. O,
Fl.
Personally he is greatly respected
for his excellent professional qualities
| and infixlable integrity and widely
know as a liberal. public spirited citi'
zen.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

The Congregational Church of Morris,
its day of small things. Rev. J. L.
Fonda, while a student in the seminary,
spent his summer vacation of 1872 in
missi onary work in Morris and vicinity.
Rev. Olerenshaw came later in the sea-
son and remained till the summer of
1878. Rev. J. L. Fonda returned in the
fall of 1873, built house, and later
brought his wife, and they both COM
menced work in earnest. The Congre-
gational church was organized Aug. 9th,
1874, with membership of nine. Rev.
Fonda was the first pastor and he con-
tinued as such till the close of 1882. The
first services were held in the depot and
old emigrant house till the school house
was built in 1874, when that was occu-
pied till the present commodious and
pleasant church building was erected in
1879, at cost of $4,000. Rev. J. P.
Hutchinson was the second pastor, and
he remained about two years. Rev. K.
F. Norris followed him with success
full pastorate for two years. Rev. J. B.
Fairbank succeeded Rev. Norris, and re-
mained till last April. The church has
extended call to Rev. FL. NJ. Herrick,
of Winona, and he accepts and will be-
gin his work here in September. The
present membership of the church is
about eighty. The church owns par
sonage, erected in 1882. The church is
in a prosperous condition and has a
flourishlng Sunday school. The trustees
are Hon. ii. W. Stone, ST., D. T. Wheat
on and I'll. B. Wolff. &.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
NORRIS.

The intelligent reader will desire to
know more particularly concerning
the business csnters of Stevens county,
not alone for commercial and social
reasons, but for the purpose of afford
ing his children educational facilities.
There are in the county forty-three
school districts where the exemplary
benefits of the wise school laws of the
state are in full operation. In addi-
to these the larger centers of Morris
and Hancock are provided with con-
veniences for cheaply acquiring a
higher education. The first named
being the county seat and the largest
town center in the county, a few lines
devoted to the advantages enjoyed
here will not be inappropriate.
Morris, a city of 1000 population,
is most happily located on the Pomme
de Terre river and at the junction of
the two great Railroad lines of-the
NOI bllClU bCIliC tSllu Ou0 pVs L duls Mill
neapolis and Manitoba furnish
ample shipping facilities and gives
us the benefit of competing markets
for our live stock, grain and general
farm produce and low rates on supplies
shipped in from outside points, while
ths near future will see the Little
Falls brancs of the Northern Pacific
extended southwester1y from this
point to Milbank and other Dakota
points through to Mitchell, which
must inevitable increase the country
tributary to this city and greatly en-.
hanches our commercial Importance.
In addition to the beautiful Pomme
de Terre river which flows through
the city, furnishing abundance of
water for all purposes and affordina
excellent water power, which has
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
HENRY BALDWIN.
DEPUTY COUNTY AUDITOR.

Efficient subordlnates In positions
Of trust and responsibility are an
essential perquisite to the success OF
the particular department, and es-
.pecially Is this true with regard to
the office of the county auditor. where
accuracy and efficiency are of the ut
most important In the character OF
deputy, and it Is the possession of
these qualities which constitute Mr..
Baldwin popular deputy auditor.
Mr.. B. halls from the old "Bay
state" but having lived in Minnesota
since 1858, he Is q genuine western
rustler. In 1869 he came to Stevens
county where he has remained ever
since, and he has played prominent
part in shaping the destiny of the
county, aud in 1872 was appointed
clerk of court which position he held
until 1884, after which he retired to
his farm which Hes near this city, a
part being inside the corporate limits.
His superior IN office, Mr.. Giltinan,
may consider himself fortunate in
having secured Mr.. Baldwin as his
assistant, as he 10 q gentleman of the
true type being courteous 20 ali, and
capable, neat aud business like In MI
he does. .~s. ..s.. &c.. ...# -.-..
He is o member OF Golden Sheaf
Lodge No. 80, A. Ft& A. NJ, and be.
Ing highly popular In nil circles, It is
but natural TO predict that one oi
these days our people will do him
and themselves am honor, by putting
him at the head or his present de-
partment. ,~ a ...rs...~.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
L. II. WELLINGTON.
REGISTER OF DEEDS.

Ina work of this character designed
to mirror our social, commercial, and
agricultural resources it is eminently
proper that space be given to the con-
sideration of the class Of men whom
our people have chosen to fill promi-
nent political positions for therein
may be discernsd our moral as well as
political status. As becomes enter
prising rustlers our people are more or
less independent in political matters
and sim to select the best man for the
given position and acting on this the
ory In the fall of 's4 they elected l..
III, Wellington a jealous worker in
the &c. O. p" to the Office Of Regis
ter Of Deeds which position he has
filled with such ability and satisfac-
tion to his constituents that he has
been twice reelected which is GER
tainly sufficient proof of the populari-
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07

ty of his administration of the affairs
Of his office.
He halls from the thrifty Badger
state and has been identified with the
growth and prosperity of Stevens
county since 1877, since which time
he has busted himself in subdulng
our rich prairies, acquiring college
education and taking a hand in all
public matters of account.
Socially he is one of the most agree
able gentlemen and makes friends
readily and what is better retains
them, and as an officer he is courteous
and efficient and deseryedly popular
with all classes of our citizens.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
A. c. THORPE.
COUNTY TREASURER.


Young men of enterprise and push
are always In demand in q fiourishing
country like this, and the measure oi
success attained by Mr.. A. C. Thorpe,
who ut the age af % finds himself the
fiduciary of the county funds may
serve as al illustration Of what this
field offers for men Of like makeup.
He is true western man. i'eing n
native of Northtield, this state, where
he resided until 1877, when he located
In this county.
Previous to his election last fail he
had served rs deputy to his predrces@-
or for about two years when he de
veloped such aptitude for the work
that as recognition of merit, our
people very properly put him in
position to derive the full benefits
accrulng from the office.
Mr.. Thorpe Is u graduate Of the
Curtiss Business College, of Mime
apolis, and is fully equipped both by
nature and education, to make a sue
cess of anything which he may un-
dertake.
He is member of the firm of
Thorpe & Tollefson, druggists, of Han
cock, this county and in secret society
circles, trains with the independent
order Of Odd Fellows.
We take pleasure in penning this
sketch at this time as it illustrates the
truth that the west is the young mans
country and that gray hairs are not
essential to recipient of public fav-
ors, and as for Mr.. Thorpe we must
say that the future is indeed bright
for him, and we wish him all success
in all the years to come.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
the good reputation which she has
already acquired.
NJ. r. SPURR.
MAYOR.

There is no better criterion Of city's
importance than the character of the
men at the head of municipal affairs.
AS wonld be expected of practical
business like CITY, like Morris there is,
in the person of n. R. Spur practical,
business like mayor.
Mr s. is native of Columbus, n. Y,
where he lived and learned till his twen-
ty second year when he came west, locat-
ing in this state and engaged in the grain
business, and trading with the indians.
Later On he was engaged in overland
freighting from Omaha to western from
tier points.
After following this for couple of
years he resumed his grain and milling
business which he followed until August
90 when he enlisted in the service of his
country as member of Co. l., Seventh
Minnesot Infantry and assistedin putting
down the indian outbreak and was at
the roundup" at Mankato where thirty
eight of the leading savages were made
VI dLOuc III part IOT t1C1F brutality ny
yielding their lives ON the scaffold.
After this event his company was
transferred to the army of the south
where our subject did active service,
taking part in some Of the most sanguin-
ary battles fought during the war.
After his muster Out'' he was en-
gagged in government service, and as rail-
road contractor until 1880 when he locat-
ed in this city where he has since done
prosperous business in handling grain
and agricultural implements until last
fall when he closed out all his business
interests and is at present taking brief
rest from the active affairs of life.
He was elected to his present position
year ago last spring, is now serving his
second term and is giving our city most
exemplary administration.
In penning this sketch of Mr.. n. r.
Spur we take pleasuee in being able to
present to our numerous readers SO ex-
cellent an example of western enter
prise and success.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
MISS Eta M. PEARCE,
DEPUTY REGISTER OF DEEDS.

DEPUTY REGISTER OF DEEDS.
In Miss Pearcs we find another evi.
dsnce of the progressive spirit of our
people, who are quick to recognize
and reward talent wherever found.
Miss Pearce is a native OF this
state, and has resided in Morris for
the past thirteen years.
She received her present appoint.
.ment last fall, and the satisfactory
manner in which she is discharging
her duties proves the capability of the
sex for executive positions. She is a
finely educated lady, and possessed of
peculiar talent for her work, and may
be depended upon to fully maintain
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC CHURCH.

This denomination has been in exist
ence here since the early days of the
town, and was duly incorporated in 1888
by Rev. Francis Watry and others, under
the name of Assumption Church"
The work of the society includes all
parts of Stevens county, the families and
adult communicates numbering about
800. The corporation is IN fine working
condition, the church site and pastors
residence, embracing six lots, altogether
valued at 5000. The church has
seating capacity of 800. att
The corporation also owns ten acres
for cemetery purposes, located in the
suburbs of the city and valued at $4,000.
The present pastor is Rev. Geo. Gaskell
who manifests great zeal in the good
work being done.
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07
Interesting Facts for Those
in Search of Desira-
BILE Homes.
No" Boom" but Solid Facts.

Stevens County, Minnesota, offers
to those looking for new homes In
this great, growing and flourishing
state, advantages equal in all and
sup perior in many respects to other To-
caltties. In climate, the elevation of
Minnesota above the sea, and the con-
sequent dryness of the atmosphere,
the cooling breezes, uniformity Of
temperature, &C., are features which
make our climate known and recogniz-
ed as the healthiest in the Union.
STEVENS COUNTY
is situated on one OF the highest por-
tions of the state, and enjoys all the
advantages of the high altitude among
wheh are long days--there are 215
IS more sunshine than in the vi
unity of Observation-Disclosures rain
fall. and always a cool wind to temper
the summer heat.
There is always a rapid and vlgor-
orous growth of crops in Minnesota,
the eli nate being such as to ensure
their early maturity, and when such a
favorable and really
WONDERFUL CLIMATE
is combined with a soil, such as
we have in this immediate locality,
il is not unfair to claim a superiority
for this county.
THE SOIL
is a very heavy, black loan, firm, warm
and easy of cultivation. 1t is sweet,
richly and being supported by firm
clay sub-soil, retains moisture and is
not easily affected by drouths when
they do occur. Protracted, damaging
and injurious drouths are rarity in
this state, and especially in an altitude
as high as Stevens county.
AGRICULTURE.
Of course Minnesota's position
amongf'ie great and growing agricul,
tural ST es of the Union is too well
known need even passing mention.
It is on,7 necessary to say that this
county iS.mong the most fourishing
counties state noted for it's won.
G. derful AGRICULTURAL developement.
J; The fficiakstatistics of Stevens county
show that the product of the great
staple, wheat, averages in yield with
any other of the most favored sections
of this state; exceeding some, and
equaling any, while the average yields
per acre of oats, barley, corn and flax
place it among the most productive
regions of this productive state. Oul
wheat crop has never been a total fail
ure, even in the most unfayorable sea
sons, while the high average and uni
!. I'm yields, year in and year out
luanI nee the richness of soil and attest
lhg "a .vorable climate.
= ths sTocK.
NV coor young county and one newl.
vii, lied, we have a ereditable record il
k raising. TA best breeds Q
Morris tribune., 1889-08-07

sS6 presented his name for the Office
which he now holdsand he was elected
by an overwhelming vote a.ad Is now
serving his second term.
Mr.. Bicknell's, standing and sue.
Gers 10 The reward which our people
bestow upon untiring energy, ability
and merit, and we are pleased to
name him as true type Of the sturdy
and independent manhood, which is
the best fruit q1 the great west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-06-15

Among the bellies of last season was the
daughter OF the junior Senator from Pennsyl-
vania, who then made her entire in Washington
society. Miss Mary Agnew Quay is a petite
brunette. She was carefully educated in the
best schools of Pennsylvania. She has always
exhibited great foudness for equestrianism
and is regarded as one Of the most graceful
dashing and daring lady riders in the social life
at the capital. Her brother. Lieut. QUAY. Of
the fifth United States cavalry, who is one Of
the best hOrsemen among the younger officers
OF the army, takes great pride in his sisters
accom- lishments in this direction. They NAV
often be seen galloping among the hills OF the
capital, leaping bitches and performing other
feats OF daring Miss Quay assisted her mother
in her drawing during the last season.
and gave great happiness to many Of her young
lady friends. particularly from Pennsylvania
by inviting them to share in the pleasures Of
social life.
The Senator's younger daughters. Coral and
Susan. are still in their school years They
attend one Of the finest private schools at the
eapitak They are both very pretty. and quick
al their stndies. They own illputian estab-
hshment in the way OF a Shetland pony and
phaetou. which attract great attention and is
very much admired. besides giving the young
ladies great happiness.