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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-08-07
CENTRAL HOTEL AND LIv-
cry.
FRANK A. zAHL, PROPRIETOR.

FRANK A. ZAHL, PROPRIETOR.
People Of limited means or plain
habits are interested i'll learning
about the less expensive hotel accom-
odations of city to which they con-
template moving, and to all sucn COM
Ing to Morris we say that our hotels of
all grades are the best Of any city of our
size in the state, and some of those
whichaspire toonly secondpIace would
in many towns be termed first-class;
this Is especially true of the Central
Hotel, where for one dollar Per day
the means for supplying the "Inner
man" is supplied in clean abundance.
The house is n two story frame
structure and contains twenty pleas
ant sleeping rooms, and the lively
patronage which this house enjoys is
sufficient endorsement of the popu-
lar management.
In connection with the hotel Mr.
Zahl operates one of the mostsuccessfuI
livery stables in the county which he
started some two years since while
here disposing ola herd Of Montana
horses. His equipments consists Of
ten fine roadsters, and easy riding
buggies, carriages aud turn-outs Of all
kinds both single and double, the de.
mand for which is constant and tie
returns higIy remunerative.
Mr.. Zanl is native of Germany,
but, coming to this country eighteen
years ago when he was but fifteen
years of age and is now regarded as
one of our most persistent rustlers.
His experience has taken him into
all parts of the northwest, where lie
has had "fun" with the indians, hunt
ed and trapped, been in the govern
ment service, made a fortune and lost
it, and is now well started on the road
for another one.
| In addition to his business interests
he is also associated with z. CasweIl
in the sale of agriculture! implements
besides filling the position of Deputy
Sheriff
Mr.. Zahl is one of the busiest men
in our city and is well known as a
thoroughly energetic enterprislng
business man and justly merits the
success due to energy and persever-
ence.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-08-07

GENERAL MERCHANDISE, ATLANTIC
AVENUE,
Among as many good business
houses as Morris contains, no one
should fail in securing the material
or article desired. Recognized
among the leaders in their line we
mention the above firm, who have
built up an extensive trade, and are
we'll known with the buying public.
Starting in business about eighteen
years ago they have steadily in
creased their number of patrons un-
til their transactions have reached
imposing proportions. This desirable
state of affairs is not by any means
due to luck or chance, but is the legi-
innate and inevitable outcome of
the forethought and discriminating
energy which have marked the firms
career.
In all the different departments
careful attention is given to
the wants of their customers, and
purchases are made with view to
meet the needs of all. The dry goods
department will contain at all times
o carefully selected and well-assorted
line Of dress goods-from the fine
wool fabrics down to low priced
cotton fabrics, and ladies will have
little trouble in making their selec-
tions, and in notions will find the
assortment as complete. The boots
and shoes offered by this house will
come up to the full standard, and the
same may be said of the clothing,
hats and caps. Crockery and glass
ware are special features In their
trade and the stock is fully repre-
sented. Last but not least comes the
and in this line as in all
others particular attention is paid to
the purchase of none but the very
best goods. They also handle the T.
G.. Msndt wagon which has become
50 popular.
Messrs, Samuel Larson and Nils
A. Nilsson are both natives Of Nor
way, and men whose rare business
ability is displayed in the manner in
which they haw managed their BUSH
ness, and the citizens of Morris may
Justly be proud, that among her
citizens are to be found such ener-
getic and reliable men.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-08-07
GOULD & WELLINGTON.
DEALERS IN DRY, HARD AND SOFT
WOOD.

DEALERS IN DRY, HARD AND SOFT
WOOD.
One of the great objections to COM
ing west, IN the minds of many in
whose bonnet the immigration bee
has occasionally buzzed is the matter
of fuel which is one of the stings that
libelous eastern writers have delight
ed to harp OH. Desiring to throw
light on all doubtful points we called
on Messrs Gould & Wellington who
deal exclusively in wood for fuel and
inspected their stock which consists
of from seventy-five to one hundred
and fifty cords always on hand, of the
best seasoned hard and soft wood.
In reply to our questions as ito
prices these gentlemen said: Tell
them we are selling the best dry maple
wood for $3.50 per cord and other
grades in proportion"
This satisfied US and we are sure
must convince our eastern friends for
we know from experience that thosel
prices are as good as can be had il
well settled sections there.
These gentlemen have timber tractl
Of one hundred and twenty-eight
acres lying on tina L. F. & d. branch
Of the Northern Pacific and are doing
a thriving business, in supplying our
people with the most essential. com.
modify.
Individually they are known as ].
s. Gould and L. III. Wellington, both
natives of Winneconne, Wisconsin,
and are regarded rs among our social
and political leaders, each having heldA
prominent official positions in the
county. Mr.. Wellington being at
present our register of deeds.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-08-07
PEOPLES MARKE r.

ANDERSON & STEVENSON, PROPRIEToRs.
Meats constitute one of the chief
articles of food and their proper quail
ity and care are matters of great i'm
portance to all.
AS a model in all respects we would
invite our readers to inspect the new
Peoples Market, operated by Messrs.
Anderson & Stevenson, on Main street,
which is generally conceded to be
one of the most complete institutions
of the kind in the city and is the
criterion of the most particular pat
rons. ...
These gentlemen engaged in the
market business last May, running the
Pacific Avenue market and have just
moved into their present quarters
which is new building erected espec-
tally for the purpose and is fitted up
with all conveniencies for handling
their fresh stock of choice steaks,
chops, outlets, chickens and fresh and
cured meats of all kinds and family
vegetables.
Individually the members of this
firm are known as A. e. Anderson and
Hans o. Stevenson, the latter being a
native Of Norway, but has been resi-.
dent of Morris for the past eight years
and is thoroughly experienced butch.
er.
Mr.. Anderson is a native of the
Badger" state and has resided in
Morris for the past fourteen years
where he is recognized as among
our influential and enterprising citi-
zens, having served in the capacity of
Deputy Sheriff and is a member of
the city fire department. and in other
ways has been identified with the per-
manent Interests Of our town and
bounty.
In secret societies he is we'll known,
being member of A. o. U. W., I. o.
o, F. and Select Knights, and is the
fortunate owner of fine farm four
miles east of Morris, in Framnas
township.
In conclusion we would recommend
the new Peoples Market to the
favorable notice of all our readers and
feel confident that they will get full
value for their money and appreciate
the attention and courtesy which
Messrs. Anderson & Stevenson bestow
upon all thir patrons.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-08-07
METHODIST CHURCH..

The M. e. church of this town was or
ganized about tyslve years ago. Though
ct no period has its growth been rapid,
there was gradual increase in member
ship and influence.
OF the pastors who have supplied this
church. we might mention Revs. Cullen,
Robertson, Sanderson and Ellery. The
last named gentleman came from
Canada about year since, and speaks
in the highest terms of the beauty and
producsiveness Of Stevens county, and
has unlimited faith in the future OF Nor
ris. The congregation of the Methodist
Church under Mr.. Ellery's pastorate has
steadily grown, and while greatly attach
ed to his church, Mr.. Ellie y Is delighted
with Morris as place of residence.
Methodists coming to this city, Will
find a neat and comfortable church edi-
fee, q good parsonage doth free OF debt
q hopeful and united church. o live and
growing Subbath School, an excellent
choir, and q minister who knows that he
is living in the northwest, and In the 18th
century.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-08-07
WOLFF & THoELE.
DEALERS IN BUGGIEs, WAGONS, BIND
ING-TwIEE, FARM MACHINERY
AND GRAIN,

DEALERS IN BUGGIEs, WAGONS, BIND
ING-TwINE, FARM MACHINERY
AND GRAIN,
The extent and importance OF the
manufacture of agricultural imple-
ments can hardly be understood by
one not in the business, and while the
relation between labor saving MAJ
chinery and the bread earners OF our
country may be a delicate one, no one
will question for momens that the
rapid development of the great agri-
cultural resourcesof che west is large
" due to farm machinery as we find
1t to-day, without which it would be
impossible for our farmers to raise
the thousands of acres of No. hard,
except by a profit consuming army Of
hired help.
A firm which has done much to
supply the farmers of Stevens county
with the best and latest makes of
farming implements is Wolff &
Thoele, who have been In the busi-
ness for the past two years, during
which time they have come to be
reckoned among the leading machine
men in the County.
Their ware rooms are at ali times
filed with the most varied makes Of
all kinds Of machinery, 1t has been
our pleasure toinspect in long time.
among which are the Minneapolis
harvester, binder and mower, the
Osborne steel frame harvester, binder
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-08-07

ktUA AAOWGAt ttAU w ssAt&A <As ftW%Ns /
mower, ana Hollingsworth Monitor
rakes, corn plows and cultiyators, Of
ali descriptions and all kinds Of
walking and sulky plows, buggies,
farm wagons, seeders, tanning mills
and complete thrsshing outfits, and
arc also agents for the Appleton Feed
mills and horse power feed cutters,
&C., besides carrying large stock OF
cord wood, fence posts and rails. all
of which are disposed Of at terms ana
prices in accord with the reputa-
ton OF this firm for iiberality and fair
dealing. Whiientheir business In the
grain department Is one OF the most
Important branches of the concern,
they handling thousands of bushels
each year.
Among their friends these gentle
men are known as I'll. p. Wolff anu
Lewis Thoele.
Mr.. Thoele Is of german parentage
and a gentleman OF education ana
culture, having in former years been
regular minister in the M. T..
church OF this state, where he has
passed the greater part of his life.
On account of falling health he was
obliged to abandon his chosen work
and retire to the country, where he
has followed agricultural and mer-
camille pursuits until engaging III his
present enterprise.
| Mr.. Wolff is a native of the old
ts.Keystone" state and one of the
pioneers of Stevens county, coming
to Morris in 1871. Here he erected
the first store building and for many
years carried on a fiourishIng trade
with the indians and settlers, ship
ping goods by stage coaches TO pat
rons living O hundred miles west oil
here. He had many interesting ex-
perieaces in those early days when
/ the .sredsr were more numerous than
the pale faces, and he has watched
the rapid transformation of this great
county, from bowling wilderness to
the blooming paradise of prosperous
and happy homes Us we enjoy it To-
day. These conditions offered rare
advantages to II man of foresight like
Mr.. Wolff, which has resulted in his
now possessing All abundance OF this
worlds goods, both in bank accounts
and landed interests. stS
/ He is the owner of several valuable
lots in this city besides four large
farms in different sections of the
county, one containing 4SO acres, and
in addition to his other business, lie
is an extensive dealer in ''dirt" both
for himself and on commission.
1 Being one of the first settlers he has
} always been prominently identified
J with the growth of this town. He
was the first Justice of the Peace, has
been court commissioner and is now
member OF the city council, besides
having held several other positions Of
; trust and responsibility.
Il He is also an honored brother IN
u in Masonry and q member of the "A.
!. o. u. w. fa sa.. yt@sH sts h.a. as .sa
In conclusion we would say that
Messrs. Wolff and Thoele have ever
[, maintained an excellent reputation
for honorable, upright dealings and
J, square business methods, and both
are highly esteemed in business and
social circles. ~s -.s..- ~
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-08-07

al years, afterwards engaging in the
mercantile pursuits and still later as
Stunning control of what is now the
Norris TRIBuNE,
Aftef closing out his interest
in tho TRIBUNE he next asso.
ciated himself with Hon. II.
III. Wells and others organ
lied the Stevens County Bank of which
he was the first vice-president, but in
1881 he was made cashier, which po-
sition lie has since held. -
Mr.. Moiro is a Mason in high
standing, an ardent republican in pol.
itics and an agreeable gentleman in
all things and his friends are legion
= E i
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-08-07

Mr.. Larson was the first treasurer
of Stevens county and held the Office
four successive terms. He was also
elected clerk of the District court in
1884, and has held many of the Inn
portant offices of our city.
In conclusion we may remark that
the reputation of the house, for liber-
ality and enterprise is not excelIed by
any contemporary concern, while the
superior character of Its products
makes 1t one of the most desirable
houses in the trade with which 10
establish pleasant and profitable re-
| lations.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-08-07
ZAHL g. CASWELL.
DEALERS IN CHAMPION MOWERS AND
REAPERS.

| DEALERS IN CHAMPION MOWERS AND
REAPERS.
1t is our purpose to make reliable
resume of the leading business inter-
ests of this city, and as this is a great
agricultural county, the sale of agri-
cultural implements constitutes one Of
our most important industries, and Ne
could not present complete review
were we to omit mention of the firm
of Zahl & Caswell, agents for the sale
of the Champion Mowers and Reap}
ers. manufactured by Wardell, Bush.
nell, Glessner & Co., who confine their
attention to mowers and reapers,
turning out more of these machines
than any other company in the United
States. Their machines do perfect
work in every respect, and are fully
warranted and sold on their merits.
Valuable improvements are added
from time to time, one of the lsvest
being a rake-tooth bundle earri ATOP
Grated with the foot, and is th6o,est
we have yet seen, carrying theyun-
dies without Smelling or scatterM.
Messrs. zahl & Caswell gib the
most courteous attention to TIL II pat
rons, and are prepared to supply dup
licate parts to the Champion machines
from the Oldest to the latest produc.
lions. The members of this firm are
personally known as Frank Zahl, of
whom extended mention is made else.
where. and Zebulon Casweli, a native
of Lower Canada. but he has resided
In this state for the past thirty-ive
years, twenty of which years he was
engaged in mercantile pursuits in
Meeker county, and at other times
being interested in farming. AS a
business man he is strictly honest and
reliable, and is achieyinga wide pop
ularlty in machine circles by reason
OF his equitable dealings under all
circumstances.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-08-07
STEVENS COUNTY BANK.
H. II. WELLS, PREsIDENT-w. ]. Nun
RO, CASHIER.

ii. II. WELLS, PREsIDENT-W. j. Nun
RO, CASHIER.
In no better way can We judge OF
the business standing of community
than by examining the condition Of
its monetary institutions and the
Stevens County Bank can stand up
proudly and be counted when an
enumeration of the successful bank.
ing institutions of the state are made.
It was incorporated in 1882 under
the state banking laws and has a rec
ord of uninterrupted prosperity. The
bank was organized with capital of
$25, 900 which year later was increas-
ed to $4,000 and undivided profits
amounting to $500 gives it q work
B ing capital OF $57, 800.
A general banking business is trans
acted, eastern and foreign exchange
bought and sold, besides doing a gen.
eral real estate business, collecting
and securing, loaning, paying taxes
for non.resideats etc,
The First National Bank of st Paul
and the Ninth National Bank of New
York are named as correspondents.
The policy of the bank is one Of lib.
srality combined with prudence of a
high order which begets the unquali-
fed confidence Of customers and makes
it a valuable medium of exchange,
deposit and discount, and the standing
of the officers and directors who are
the most prominent capitalists and
successful business men of the county
gives promise of long continued
career of prosperity. The present
officers of the bsak are Fl. III. Wells,
President; L. E. Peafee, Vics-Presi-
dent; w. J. Munro, Cashier and r.
P. Wells, J. w. F0ss and A. Wells,
Directors.
Hon. H. H. Wells, the president,
who is also member of the firm of
Wells Brothers & Hanson, merchants,
of this city has been resident of
Stevens county since 1871. Since
coming here he has made his interests
identical with those of the county and
has labOred persistently for the adj
vancement of this section.
He is clear headed honorable bust
ness man whose eminent qualities
have been twice honored by his cleo.
ton to the legislature of this state
first in the assembly and next in the
senate, besides the valuable services
which he has given our people as
member of the city council and in one
way and another holding represen-
tative position almost continuously.
By birth he is native of Upper
Canada his early years being passed
on his fathers farm. His schooling
was quite limited and he has made
his way up to the successes which he
has earned by dint Of perseverance
and native energy, and is truly regard
ed as one Of our most substantial and
respected citizens.
w. j. Munro, the cashier first saw
the light in Sidney. Cape Breton Is
land, Nova Scotia, His father being
q gentleman Of means and education
was in q position to give his son The
of thorough college edu-
cation.
He located in Morris in 1875 and en-
gagged in the grain business for sever
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-08-07
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL
-sss.s CHURCH..

All Saints Episcopal Church was
erected in 1881. The parish having
been organized in 10. Its first rector
was. Rev. T. C. Hudson. Owing to
the removal of many of the society no
regular services have been held Tor
several years. But arrangements
haue recently been made for BIZ
monthly service.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-11-02

Nine. Casnot, the wife of the Pres
ident of the French Republic. SAYS a
correspondent Of the Mail and Express,
IS an extremely handsome as well as an
extremely agreeable and talented woman.
/ saw her in public the other night with
the President, and although she was sur
rounded By many young and beautiful
women, she did not suffer by contrast.
Nine. Carnot assists ip her husbands
policy OF propitiating almost every one
she meets, and she has been especially
gracious TO American ONE who have
visited Paris this year. Nine. Carnot is
not much given 10 pomp o. show. but she
has nevertheless conducted those social
entertainments that the Parisians insist
tnat their President shall furnish with a
tact and ability thar has increased her
husbands popularity as well as her own.
Now and then it is a dinner that is to be
given. periodically a reception and on
stated occasions there are grand balls,
and on all these occasions heretofore
both the President and his wife nave so
acquitted themselves that even Paris has
found no reasonto Complain.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-11-02
Expecting to he Decapitated.

I once 1T professional s"ordsman cut
apples ii two while held Them on my
head and on tn palm q. my hand, and
III never 10 il agtiu. say~ ; " Louvre
in the II. Loui, njotl Deuo-raf~ The
experience !, too thrilling for the plain
citizen who i, not military in his tastes.
Twas with a snow when the regular as
sistant of the -~ordsnah7Int on q strike.
and the swDrdsman was IN a dreadful
fnme as he thought Of disappointing the
crowd Of spectators that night. He came
behind the scenes at rehearsal and called
for a volunteer
I'll give so TO the man who'll hold
the apple for me-, said he. No one
volunteered, and | daringly put in my
oar.
I'll do it if YOU give me a rehearsal. :
s'No rehearsal. said he emphltlcally
1T will >hattcr your nerves 50 that you'll
trcnbIc like an aspen leaf when You colns
out at the performance.
so | Went out when night came, tn
upper part ofmy body covered with a thin
silk vest. 1t was cold, anyway, and
tremblcd abomiiahly. lie saw 1t, but
SAID nothing TO me. held the apple on
mv extended hand, and it sllaoh. coulc
feel it shaking and felt ashamed, but
couldn't control the nervousness.
turned away my head: IL made a few
rapid %feints, and | knew ~ the applause
that the apple had fallen
| didn'tfctl the blade ut all as it cut
through. Then | knclt down, and be
put another apple on my neck- | knew
this was really dangerous. forIf ms hanl
slipped he might ~dccaritate me. | shu'
my EYES. In a second, which seemed III
hour to me, | felt a thin cold line toucl
my neck, and there was more applause
In that instant ! thought Of Nine. Rolant
and the guillotinc, and came near faint
ing.
He told me to get up and | followed
him, feeling rather dazed, to the dressing
room. | thought | must be cut, tn
touch of the steel had been 50 plainly felt
but the looking glass showed me tina
there was not a mark on me. But | wa
awfully pale. The next night we got
regular man to hold the apples.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-11-02

This story about Congressman Frank
Lawlcr, of Chicago, is printed IN the
Ners, of that city, rs being told by Amos
J. Cummings, the New York editor and
eX-mcmbcr Of Congress
"Lawlcr came to me one afternoon last
winter and said 'Cummings, In Going
to have the Agricultural Department in
vestigated. I've stood things as long as
I'm going to- shall introduce a reso-
luton calling for a committee to-day
II saw that he was pretty mad.
Frank. said /, what the occasion for
this sudden outburst! Colman is q good
fellow, and his Department generally has
given satisfaction. What can he have
done 10 offend voul'
Then Lawler explained tha, one of
of his most influential constituents had
sample Iape Of seeds: each Of these let
tiers WAS referred to the Agricultural De
psrtment, but t. none of them had the
Department paid any attention whatso-
ever. .Nhtn the first came said Law
Ter, / sent 1t 10 the Commissioner of Az
~rleuEture with a note saving: Please re
INIT. The second letter complained that
| had probably not received the first.
and would | Therefore not send the seeds
10y express NJ once, This letter | sent
by messenger to the Agricultural Depart
ment, with a pretty stiff note intimatine
that there Wire no flies on me. Well
Sir, to-day | gets a third letter, and III,
friend Is maddern fury all about then
>eeds-says We got the biz head SO bat
| won pay any attention to letters writ
ten 10y old friends. / was 50 paralyze,
that | just indorscd thc letter over t,
/! tolman IN these words: If them seed
amt sent to-day therel he = committe
on Your tracks TO morrow.
Tell me, Frank, said /, what ha
caused all this uproar What kind 6
seeds did Your friend ask fors
lie wanted mushroom seeds. sal
LAWYER, sblemnIy, and he's going to &c
EN-, too. or III know She reason WHY.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1889-11-02

= plan To co1aec. 'a| 80 aI -
by canals IS fso]'c'ed - wy i'Sia'
Government.
4 scientist reckons Up q least IL
races Of men, al. Ao~eTcr. re4aclble 70
thAthree fa1darne1,ai h.ac@, ye-.o" aaa
wh!te stems.
A reliable storage batterg Is ta>t becc9--
ia2 a necessity for Use Oh boa.I snip. u
drive motors 10 lie used instead Of tie
smaller steam engines.
An Ingenious onDara.us has been de-
s;sod for he u-,oSe Of yaYariz.n- solid