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Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
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Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
A Flax Mill.

The TRIBUNE of last week con-
tanned the report of MIR. J. HI. Sher-
man of Albert Lea in relation to flax
growing in Canada, in which he
stated that the raising of flax and the
manufacture of flax Irvine in Mime
sofa could be made very profitable.
Since Mr.. Sherman's return the ques-
ton of constructing a flax mill at
Albert Lea has been agitated, and o
dispatch from there states that "as a
result of flax meeting just held
nearly 200 acres of flax has been
pledged for sewing next year, w. A.
NORM Offering the straw from 100
acres free. The mill is almost an
assured fact and gathers momentum
as time passes"
If the raising and manufacture of
flax fiber into Irvine can be made
profitable in Freeborn county, it GER
tainly can be made profitable in
Stevens county, and our farmers and
business men should give the matter
their serious attention.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
The Grip.

That disease which is known rs the
Russian Grip has become very wide
spread In the United States during
the past two weeks. One of the MEM
bers of the Board of Health estimates
that there are at least 100000 people
in New York City suffering from it.
In many cases it has developed Into
laryngitis or pneumonia, and pro-
duced fatal results. Among others it
has caused the death of Chancellor
Pierson of the State Board OF Re-
gents. A great many deaths have
occurred in New York and other
cities. If properly attended to at the
first, the disease does not seem to be
dangerous, but where there is predis-
position to pulmonary complaints the
danger is greatly increased.
AS yet no cases of real Russian
grip have developed in Morris, al
though there are a good many peo-
pie here who are able to "hold their
grip.n
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
J. E. DANIELS0N,
ATLANTIC AVENUE, SOUTH.
MORRIS, MIMI.
"Uncle SAM"

Probably good many of the read
ers of the TRIBUNE are not aware of
the origin Of the name Uncle SAM"
as applied to the United States gov
eminent. Frost, the historian, says
that it originated as follows: "lm-
mediately after the last declaration of
war with England, Gilbert Anderson,
of New York, then a contractor,
visited Troy, on the Hudson, where
was contracted and where he pur-
chased large quantity of provisions
beef, pork, etc. The inspectors Of
these articles, at that place, were
A1essrs. Ebenezer and Samuel VIII
son. The latter gentleman Gnvari-
ably known as Uncle Sam y general
ly supertended in Berson a large num-
Der of workmen, who on this occa-
sion, were employed In overhauling
the provisions purchased by the con-
tractor for the army. The casks were
marked E. A.-U. s. This work
fell tc, the lot of o facetious fellow in
the employ of the Messrs. Wilson,
who, on being asked by some Of his
fellt,w.workmen the meaning of the
ma;.k (for the letters U. s., for United
Sta ties, were then almost entirely
new to them), said 'he did not know,
unless it meant Ebert Anderson and
I'm Gle Sam. '-alluding exclusively,
then, to the said Uncle Sam Will
sorl. The joke took among the
wo rkmen and passed currently; and
Uncle Sam himself, being present,
was occasionally rallied by them on
the increasing extent of his possess
sions. Many of these workmen, be-
ing of character, denoninated food
for powder, were found, shortly after,
following the recruiting drum, and
pushing toward the frontier lines, for
the double purpose of meeting the
enemy and of eating the provisions
they had lately labored to put in or
der. Their old jokes accompanied
them, and before the first campaign
ended, this Identical she first ap-
peared in print; 1t gained favor
rapidly, till it penetrated and was
recognized an every part of the coun-
try, and will, no doubt, continue so
while the United States remain q
nation.n
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
Please Accent Thanks,

The TRIBUNE wishes to express its
thanks to the business men of Morris
and the neighboring towns and to its
patrons generally for the hearty sup
port given it the past year and hopes,
during the coming year, to be better
able more fully to represent the bust
ness enterprise of the community, an
important duty of the local press.
Regarding this an experienced travel
ling man told the writer short time
ago that before going into a strange
town to transact business he secures
copy of the local paper, reads the
locals, looks over the advertising and
from them judges OF the standing and
enterprise of the business men.
Judged by this standard, Morris may
be proud of its business men.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
Twelve DAYS of Christmas.

Last week we gave the record of
the weather for the first seven days of
Christmas. Below we give the re-
naming five.
Eighth day-cloudy and unpleasant
a good portion of the day; the eve-
ming very pleasant; northwest wind.
This indicates that the first part of
August will be unpleasant, and the
latter part pleasant.
Ninth day-very pleasant all day /;
northwest wind. According to the
"old saying" September will be Il
pleasant month.
The tenth day was unpleasant, be-
ing cloudy and misty, with slight
squalls of snow. Southerly wind.
This indicates that October will he
an unpleasant month, especially the
latter part, as it showed in the eve
ming OF the above day.
The eleventh day was not very
pleasant; cloudy and disagreeab'e,
especially I'D the forenoon; afternoon
more pleasant, as was the evening
northerly wind. This is an indica-
ton that November will be unpleas-
ant during the first part of the month";
but the latter part more pleasant.
Twelfth day - very unpleasant and
s1ually during the fore part of the
day; fairly pleasant in the afternoon
and evening; northerly wind. This
indicates that tile first part of Deem
Der will be unpleasant aud stormy
the latter part quite pleasant.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
Industrial EXPOSITION,

The Board ofDirectors
and General Manager of the Mime
apolis Industrial Exposition present
their compliments to the people of
Minnesota and the Northwest, and
most heartily wish them a very hap
ply and prosperous New Year. We
desire to say that preparations are now
under way to make the Minneapo-
lis Exposition of 1880 the greatest of
the series. and that no effort will be
spared to make it in every way a credit
to Minnesota and to Minneapolis, and
of benefit to the whole Northwest.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
The Right Kind of Talk.

The following from the Moorhead
News is good talk" for any town:
To leave moral questions and come
to matters of business, let us say that
in our opinion, whether business is
good or poor, depends largely upon
the actions of men. II there is a
general concurrence among the BUSH
ness men of town in the SUPPOSE
ton that business is going to be dull
after the first of January, and every
one begins to curtaii his expenses and
relax his efforts, stops rustling,
ceases to advertise, and as it may be
APPLY illustrated, goes into hole and
covers its mouth, and there awaits
with many others for the spring
t!iaw, before venturing out to make a
stir again, business will undoubtedly
be dull. 1t Is true that during the
holidays certain lines of goods are
sold largely and that after the holi-
days are over, their sale ceases But
other goods and supplies will be
wanted by the people and VIII be
purchased somewhere; If not from us
then from other towns. We are here
in good shape. Our fall trade has
been satisfactory. The prospects for
farming operations next year are fav-
orable. Let as keep up our efforts to
make the town look lively; to give ii
q name for enterprise aud activity,
| ana let the business men come to.
gether, as We have before counseled
compare notes and find out what can
be done by cooperative effort to en-.
large our trade and industries.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
A Real Spook.

A special to one of our leading
papers from Cochrane, Wis.,, says:
I" For several years the existence of
ghost has been reported here. Last
Friday party was organized to inves-
tigate. Arriving at the ghosts walk,
we saw an object about ten feet high
and six or seven inches in diameter.
It slowly advanced to within rod of
the most daring. Some of the party
fled, but those who remained saw it
suddenly disappear" No European
family of ancient lineage and blood,
with any pretentions to note, is with
out vertable and Observation-Disclosures
ghost. s"TheBurlington" is away ahead
of its competitors. In this respect, as
we'll as in those of fast time, smooth
ness of track, and elegance of equip
ment. This Is reconized by travelling
public generally, and allowed by all
who patronlze the line. For tickets,
timetables, rates, and any informa-
ton, address agents of 1.-THE Burling-
ton = or connecting lines, or write to
u. G. Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Agent OF,
B. d n. r. r., st. Paul, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
SheriR,s Sale.
CTATE OF MINNESOTA,

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
- Stevens, IS. District Court.
Notice is hereby given. that by virtue OF an
Execution to me directed and delivered, and
now in my hands, issued out of the District
Court, 18th Judicial District, State of Mime
sofa, In ana for the County of Kandiyohi,
upon q judgment duly rendered in said court
in favor of Hugh Thompson and Marcus
johnson, copartners doing business as
Thompson & johnson, Plaintiffs, and against
Peter f. Nordby, Defendant, which said
Judgment was duly docketed IN the office OF
the Clerk of the District Court in and for the
said County of Stevens on December 9Th, A.
d. 1889, have levied upon the following de-
scribed Real Estateof said defendant, In Stew
Insecurity, Minn,, to-wit: North West Quart
er, (Nwlal of Section Eight ~, Township One
Hundred Twenty-six (128), Range Forty
three (43); and that shall, on Thursday, the
18th day OF February, A. ID. 1890, at the hour
of 10 O'Clock A. NJ, of said day, at the Front
Door of the Court House in said county and
state, proceed TO sell all the right, title and
interest of the above named Peter +. Nordby
In and to the above described property, to
satisfy said Judgment and costs, amounting
to SIX Hundred and Six Dollars and 80 cents
($606.33l, together with all accruing costs of
sale, and interest on the same from the oath
day of December, 1889, at the rate of per
cent. per annum, at Public Auction, to the
highest bidder for cash.
GEORGE II. MUNRO,
Sheriff OF Stevens County, Minnesota.
SAMUEL PORTER,
Plaintiffs' Attorney willmar, Mimi.
Dated, Norris, MIMI, December "a. 1889.
janlt7
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
PERSONALS.

We acknowledge q very pleasant
call from Comrade Light and wife on
Saturday last.
IL. b. Wolff and family left here on
Monday for Arkansas, expecting to
be absent three months.
The Delahunt brothers, VIM.
Hiland, and some others, left here
last week for their winters work in
the timber.
j. ID. Good visited Fargo last Satur-
day and assisted at the institution of
"Shine" in that city. He reports
q first class good time.
1t is expected that Peter Hoffman,
of Sank Centre, will come to Morris
In the course of month for the pur-
pose of giving instruction to our
drum corps.
Comrade r. J. Hall will please ac-
cept thanks for that new years pres
ent. r. j., like all other old soldiers.
is always ready to divide rations
with u comraue.
AS has long been his custom, j. w.
Reynolds, of Herman, entertained q
large number of friends at his law
office rooms on New Years Eve.
Those present from Norris were
Judge Brown, w. ]. Munro and II.
H. Wells.
Herman Enterprise: George Wells
is now at a Sanltarium ut Dansville.
n, Y, being treated for his health.
His friends will be sorry to learn that
he has recently suffered such n re-
LAPSE that will probably necessitate
his remaining at that place under
treatment for possibly year. He evil
be visited by his parents during the
winter.
We were truly pleased to receive q
call Oh Monday from our esteemed
young friend Fred Bailey, who left
here last April. He has been stop
ping since that time in st. Paul,
where he is engaged in business.
Fred, during the hour he was at our
home, gave us budget of local and
society news, which we should prob
ably never have heard of had lie not
favored us with call.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

EDITOR OF THE TRIBUNE:-PermIt
me to acknowledge through the col
umns of the TRIBUNE, the receipt of
u pig from Mr.. Sever Larson and also
the price of bushels of wheat from
MIR. Ole n. Gesners, for the Dakota
sufferers. Stevens county farmers
were blessed with an abundant harv-
est the past season. Are there not
others who could spare something for
those who reaped nothing?
Yours respectfully,
A. A. STONE.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
Merit Wins.

We desire to say to our citizens,
that for years we have been selling
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Com
sumption, DR.. Kings New Life Pills,
Bncklen's Armies Salve and Electric
Bltters, and have never ga. died rfin-
edies that sell as well or hat lave
given such universal satisiaction.
We do not hesitate TO guarantee them
every time, and we stand ready to re-
fund the purchase price, if satisfact-
Dry results do not follow their aee.
These remedies have won their popu-
lariiy purely on their merits, Fritz
Buckentin, Druggist.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
Beware of Ointments for Ca
tarrh that contain Mercury,

AS mercury will surely destroy the
sense of smell and completely de-
range the whole system when enter
ing it through the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reput-
able physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.,
contains no mercury, and is taken in
ternally, and acts directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
tenn. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is
taken internally, and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co.
10 Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
per bottle.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

Stoddart & Co., Patent Attorneys,
615 7th St., Washington, D. c., Opp.
U. S. Patent Office. Patents, Cav
eats and Reissues secured. Trade
Marks Registered. All Patent bust
ness conducted for Moderate Fees.
Information, advice. and special
references sent on request. 1tf.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
The Oldest and best Insur-
ance Companies represented
by Z. Ell. Wellington.
DreSSrnaking.

Ladies wishing to learn system OF
dress-cutting, which warrants to do
the work expeditiously, and without
the necessity of refittinS or rebasting
as attested by hundreds of practical
dressmakers, who are now using this
system with immense success-are
respectfully invited to call and ex-
anime the Kellogg French Tailor sys-
tenn. Complete instructions give III
the art of dress-cutting by
M. CLANsY.
n6n3,
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
MONEY To loan

On Improved Farms.
At Low Rates.
On Easy Terms of Payment.
With or Without Commission.
Plenty of Money.
No Delay.
Business confidential.
Office over Stevens County Bank
JOHNSON g. BICKNELL,
Morris, MINI.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
Railroad Time Table.

Passenger trains leave Morris as follows:
ST. PAUL, NJ AND NJ.
Going East: Leave at 1910 p. IN. and lZ:lS
8. m. $500,
Going West: Leave Of 2:ai p. m. and 2:aa
q. m.
BROWNS VALLEY BRANCH.
Arrive at II :S5 q. m. and leave ut 500 p. m.
NORTHERN PACIFIC.
Leave at 6:45 q. IN. and arrive at 600 p IN.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
Depot Destroyed by Fire.

Last Saturday morning, little
after three O'Clock, the Manitoba
depot in this city was destroyed by
fire. The fire was discovered by the
night operator, who Immediately
gave the alarm. The fire department.
responded promptly, but the flames
had gained such Roadway before being
| seen that nothing could be done to
| save the building, which was old and
dry and burned like finder. n num-
bar of ears on the sidetracks near the
depot were moved To safe distance
by willing hands and escaped with
out injury. The contents of the
depot, including freight, books aud
papers, were entirely consumed, the
contents Of the safe alone being saved.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
1t started in portion of the ware
room remote from the chimney, and
what caused the confiagration will
always remain q mystery.
Saturday noon gang of men under
the direction of assistant superin- |
tendent Pennock, arrived in the city |
with n little ten-by-twelve building
which had done duty at Benson
under similar cireumstances-w which |
they soon had in position and are now |
using rs telegraph and business
office, This building is fianked by |
couple of cabooses and u freight car,
which will, for the present, do duty
rs waiting rooms and freight room.
What sort of a depot the company
will erect in the spring is unknown,
but we sincerely trust it will be Il
good brick building. The Importance
of this station ought to warrant the
building OF good depot here.
NOTES.
Bill Noting Is short dog as q re- 1
suit of the fire.
Agent Rogers met with q severe
loss in the destruction of his Knight
Templar uniform. which was unfor-
tunately in the business office.
Aoous twenty 1--WE uoliarS III uOuey
which was in the cash drawer, was |
lost.
The new cistetn at the engine |
house, whereby the engine can be run \
without bringing it out in the cold, iS \
a great scheme and worked to q charm !
Saturday morning.
Very little if any wind was blowing \
at the time of the fire, which was !
fortunate, as if there had been high |
wind other property would undoubt- ]
eddy haye been destroyed.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
LOOK HERE!
MONEY! MONEY!! MONEY!!

We have just completed arrange
ments for an unlimited amount of
money from first hands, and are now
prepared to loan money on good inn
proved farms at Z per cent. Interest
payable once year, with privilege of
optional payments of small INSTALL
ments. We can make loans from one
to ten years time.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

We presume that it is hardly neces-
sary to remind our people that owing
to the scarcity OF water in our city
they should take extra pains to guard
against fire. See that your stoves,
chimneys, lamps, etc., are in perfect
order, also, see that the village ordi-
nance in regard to hay and rubbish is
strictly complied with.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
List of Letters

Advertised at Morris, Stevens Co.,
Mimi, Jan. 6, 1890.
Fred Gluth, H. B. Newcomb, Miss
Mary Mcclure.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised"
F. E. NEWELL, P. M.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
1oeal 2otes.

The Sons of Veterans, Of Herman,
give a public installation tomorrow
evening.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

Northwestern Congregatlonalist
A commendable effort is being made
toward paying Oft the debt on the
parsonage i'll Morris.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

Farmers, and all others interested,
don't forget the meeting of the Stew
ems County Agricultural Society, on
Saturday, the 18th inst.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

AS soon as you discover any falling
of the hair or grayness always use
Halls Hair Remover to tone up the
secretions and prevent badness or
graYness.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

Division No. l, A. o. H., Morris,
will give Il social entertainment at
its hall, Thursday evening, January
Is, 1890. All brothers and their
families are requested to attend.
The COMMITTEE.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

The wish expressed in last weeks
TRIBUNE that somebody would send
US a CALENDER" was promptly
answered by our friend DR.. HuIburd,
who sent us 500 different specimens
of calendars and almanacs, printed
in every language and dialect known
on the habitable globe. Thanks, Doc
tor. II we forget the day of the
month during the year 1890, it will
not be your fault.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

Last Thursday the thermometer in
dicated IS below zero, one degree
colder than the previous Monday.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

All persons are warned not to at
tempt to cross Foss Lake, as the ice
is simply scum over the lake and
will not bear up any weight.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

Attention is called to the advertise
ment of Arthur A. Day Il Co., Chi
cage, which appears in this paper I'M
der the head of agents Wanted"
Be sure and read it.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

The weakness and debility which
result from illness may be speedily
overcome by the use of Ayers Sarsa-
parilla. This is O. safe, but powerful
tonic, assists digestion, regulates the
liver and kidneys, and cleanses the
blood OF all germs of disease.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

For lame back, side or chest, use
Shiloh's Porous Plaster. Price %
cents. Sold by Fritz Bucksntin.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

Married, Mr.. Leslie Stinson, form
ally of this places, now of Aberdeen,
S. D., to Miss Ada Swart, of Mime
apolis, Jan 1st., 1880. Their future
home will be in Aberdeen, S. d.
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

agIOLINS, GUITARS, BANIOS, FINEST
vi Assortment, Largest Stock, Lowest Prices
n Best Strings for all instruments, assorted
to suit, $3.50 per dozen, postpaid. Cash
with order, Anything in the music line sent
prepaid to any part of the United states.
Write US.
Allmendinger Piano and Organ Comply,
ANN ARBOR, MICH.
Orders from teachers and the profession So
licited. Live Agents wanted for our Pianos
and Organs. nov20m3
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08

P. A. Mccarthy & Co., Morris,
Mimi, respectfully announce that
they have been duly admitted to
practice before the Interior Depart
ment of General Government. The
General and Local Land Offices and
Pension Bureau. All claims of sett-
Iers on Indemnity lands; Contested
claims, or defective entries and
proofs; also claims of soldiers,
widows and orphans of deceased
soldiers for pensions or increase of
pensions, placed IN their hands will
receive prompt and careful attention.
sept25tf
Morris tribune., 1890-01-08
December Weather,

Mean temperature for the month";
1856 degrees.
Highest temperature for the month";
Al degrees (on lst).
Lowest temperature for the month";
II degrees below zero (on 3Oth).
Rainfall and melted snow for the
month, 1T inch.
COMPARISONS.
Mean temperature for December
1885, 1925 degrees.
Mean temperature for December,
1886, 3.14 degrees.
Mean temperature for December,
1887, SAL degrees.
Mean temperature for December,
1888, 81 IL degrees.
Mean temperature for December,
1899, 1856 degrees.