Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1889-02-06

Oats, Is q %.
1T is undoubtedly true that the lack
Of proper drainage and the drinking
of Impure water cause more sickness
than all other known causes. Physi-
clans will bear us out in this assertion.
1t would be we'll for the citizens OF
Morris to give this matter. serious
consideration.
The TRIBUNE does not wish TO De
considered as taking too prominent
part in regard to the construction Oh
the proposed sewer: but we wish 70
express the opinion that any business
man who seriously opposes the sug-
gested improvement will sincerely
regret it OF no distant day.
Yesterday morning was the coldest
of the season, SO degrees below zero;
but the day was pleasant and only
moderately cold after o'clock in the
forenoon. Down in New England and
other eastern states it was intensely
cold. We sympathiEe with the peo-
ple of that bIizzard-stricken country.
We assure Postmaster Newell and
wife that they have our earnest ana
heartfelt sympathy in this trying
hour of sickness of their beloved
children, and we would be only too
plad to render them any assistance in
our power. Full well do we know
the anxiety and trembling fear of.
parents while watching oyer the sick
bed of their little ones.
Stepping into the First National
bank few days since, we found
President Phelps unoccupied at the
time, and with him had very
pleasant and profitable half-hour's
talk. He gave us much valuable in
formation relating to our county OF
Stevens, which viii be of use to US in
the future, and when we left presented
ms with convenient little map ofths
county.
Judge Darling is having a ware
house erected on the old Sun building
lot, at the north end of Atlantic ave-
nue.. The building is to be 22x60 feet,
with I4-feet posts, and will hold when
completed about l6, 900 bushels of oats.
]. w. Bailey has the contract for con-
structing the building, and he informs
us that it will be In readiness to re-
ceiye oats the last of next week, pro-
yided the weather is favorable.
There is one thing that should be
taken into consideration in regard to
the construction ofthe proposed sewer,
and that is, in case it is ordered con-
structed, it will give employment TO
quite a number of men, and the
amount paid out for making the
excavations and putting down the
tile will remain in town and not only
benefit the laborer, but also the mer-
chant. This fact should not be lost
sight of.
The farmer who neglects to make
the required improvements on his
farm is loser by putting them off tt
some future time, especially when
they can be made as we'll one time al
another. So too is It with village o.
city. Improvements which are actu
ally necessary for the convenience AMI
health Of town should be made a
soon as possible, for the longer sucl
improvements are delayed the wors'
II is for all concerned.
Since we came here the first of las
August, with rare exceptions tn
weather has been as near perfect q
any reasonable man could ask. w
have had some quite cold weather
bat no really violent storms, SO as 7
blockade railroads or interrupt trave
The continuance Of this weather int
apring mesns early seeding, and wit
sarly seeding good crop almost q
ways follows. With a fair show, nea
season, this section Of country wi
surpass her croprec0rd of ANY previot
year. Last fall the high prices an
weather encouraged the blowing OF
large area, andwith favorable sprin
every available acre will be seeded.
on Friday evening of last week Il
a. q. u. w. Of this city gave soci
and dance, which was attended by
large number ofIadies and gentIeme
The hall presented very neat d
pearance, with its new floor coverin
tne music by Watzke's band was E.
celIent and every one present enjoyt
themselves to the fullest extent. Il
ffeshments werc served at IL o'cloc
Rarely n ever have we attended
more social and really enjoyat
1(zkir. The Workmen of our city .
TIL gaining - enviable reputati
for giving pleasant and entertaini
Sociablea md this last one must ful
sStIsfy tl1s mont ardent member Of /