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

Tt is undoubtedly true that the lack
of proper drainage and the drinking
of impure water cause more SICKNESS
than all other known causes. Physl-
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 ee
considered as taking too prominent
part in regard to the construction VI
the proposed sewer: but we wish 10
express the opinion that any business
man who seriously opposes the sug-
gested improvement will sincerely
regret it at no distant day.
Yesterday morning was the coolest
of the season, SO degrees below zero;
but the day was pleasant and only
moderately cold after 8 o'clock in the
forenoon. Down in New England ana
other eastern states it was intensely
cold. We sympathiEe with the peo-
pie of that blizzard-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 we'll 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 a few days since, we found
President Phelps unoccupied at the
time, and with him had a very
pleasant and profitable half-hour's
talk. He gave us much valuable in
formation relating to our county OF
Stevens, which will be of use to us IN
the future, and when We left presented
us with a convenient little map ofthe
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 22x6O feet,
with 14-feet posts, and will hold when
completed about 16, 900 bushels of oats.
J.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-
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There is one thing that should be
taken into consideration in regard to
the construction of the proposed sewer
and that is, in case it IS ordered con-
structed, it will give employment te
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 los
sight of.
The farmer who neglects to MAKE
the required Improvements on hi
farm is loser by putting them off t.
some future time, especially whei
they can be made as well one time a
another. So too is 1t with village O
! city. Improvements which are actu
ally necessary for the convenience AM
health of town should be made a
soon as possible, for the longer sucl
improvements are delayed the wors
it is for all concerned.
Since we came here the first of las
August, with rare exceptions tn
weather has been as near perfect a
any reasonable man could ask. w
have had some quite cold weathe
| but no really violent storms, so as
blockade railroads or interrupt trave
The continuance of this weather inl
spring means early seeding, and wit
sarly seeding good crop almost a
3 WAYS follows. With q fair show, ne,
season, this section of country wi
surpass her crop record ofany previo'
year. Last fall the high prices al
weather encouraged the blowing of
large area, anu Will q loSUiaOiS SpAi ~
every available acre will be seeded.
On Friday evening of last week Il
A. o. u. w. of this city gave soci
and dance, which was attended by
large number of ladies and gentleme
The hall presented very neat a
pearance, with its new floor GOVERN
the music by Watzke's band was e
celient and every one present enjoy
themselves to the fullest extent. H
freshments were served at II o'cloc
y Rarely If ever have we attended
more social and really enjoyal
affair. The Workmen of our city {
/ fast gaining an enviable reputati
for giving pleasant and entertaini
sociables and this last one must fu
satisfy the most ardent member of
lodge.