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The Penn's Grove record., 1892-08-26

The tall, thin missionary with a
bald head and red nose was Impressed
with the looks Of the two Indians
who had been sitting motionless in
the sun for three hours, says the De-
troit Tribune. "Here,n declared the
missionary, sis the raw material of
useful manhood. 1t only needs to DO
reclaimed by the hand Of religion"
With a triumphant and ineffably
sweet smile. as II the victory
were already his, he turned TO the
aboriginesL s'How!n he observed.
The noble red men opened their eyes,
but made no audible reply. "Come,
ye who are weary" urged the mis-
sionsry. "Huh.n The Indians seemed
quite contented with their present
position. The Inducements held out
by the hald-headed party with a red
nose were noe sufficiently powerful TO
arouse within their breasts any con-
suming desire for a change. "Be
menu exclaimed the man of God.
"Huhw The denizens OF the forest
! evidently preferred to be Indians.
| Possibly IL was more fun. but they
! didn't say. Before you are two
roads," explained the missionary.
s'The one leads to ruin and useless
ness, the other to salvation and
glory" The natives looked puzzled.
(Which will you take9n the tall, thin
exhorter impressiyely demanded. In
stantly the Indians were upon their
feet. their eyes kindled with intellc-
: gence. The missionary was almost
overcome with delight II say"
Numbered he in his deepest tones,
(which win you take?" He listened
eagerly, rapturously for the reply.
"a little OF the samel" they cordially
declared. Almost before they knew
1t the missionary was gone.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-08-26

London has a firm OF opticians
whose specially Is the sale of ~spectaeies
for horses The object of the spectacle
Is 10 promote high stepping.
-Expe. iments toward rust prevention
are being made In all the Australian
colonies, and a conference was held in
Adelaide, In March to report re-
sults.
The now science Of experimental
psychology aims at measuring tie
mental capacities OF men as h Of :
thropometrist measures their physical
capacities.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-08-26

Several Of the higher apes share with
man the involuntary habit of blushi9e.
Indeed, they seem to possess it TO n
higher degree than we do, for the blush
of an ape extends W a larger por-
ton of the body than that Of a human
being.
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-08-26

BAD cooking kills more. people than
all actual disease combined. says the
Chicago Inter Ocean, and the fatali-
ties along this line are steadily increas-
ing as the years number themselves
with the past,
The Penn's Grove record., 1892-08-26

You often hear men say, '1'll tell
you what kind Of q man I am" but
thay pefsr % u
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
Register Of Deeds.

Popular with all his acquaintan-
ces, genial, hearty and always a
CHEEKY word for a friend. such ia
George Wilson, of RoyaltOn, who
was selected to run for the import
ant office OF Register of Deeds.
He is well-known throughout the
county and makes a friend in every
man he meets. Even his political
opponents have naught, to say
against him.
That such q man will make a
strong run need not be said, but
when the votes are counted ON the
night OF the eighth of November, it
will be found that the name OF
George Wilson will stand out clear
and distinct.
Mr.. Wilson is IL Canadian by brit,
having first opened his eyes in TIL,
land where them APPLE leaf and beaver
are emblems of her industries.
Montreal is his native city and it
was in 1861 that he was born.
Ten years ago he removed to the
United States, first taking up his
residence in Minneapolis. He re-
manned there for five years, when he
removed to Royalton, where he has
since resided.
During the past five years Mr..
Wilson has been employed by the
well-known numbering firm of A. G.
Wilson & Co. of Royalton. A vote
cast for George Wilson will not be
thrown away.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
Rube ALLYN Next Week.

Rube Allyn, the hnmorist, and
dramatic reader, will appear. in this
city next Thursday evening for the
benefit of tire kindergarten. He gives
two hours entertainment, consist
ing of all the varied emotions, from
the depths of passion to the most lu-
dicrous, human nature is capable Of.
1.-THE Dream of Eugene Aram,' by
Thomas Hood. and H. G. Bells 1.-The
Uncle Tin custume) are two of the
most dramatic poems in the Ian
guage.
Representations of Bill Nye's pecu-
liar manner of telling a story; selec.
tiOns from James Whitcomb Riley IS
Hoosier dialect poems; original i'm.
presentations of eccentric people we
meet everywhere; how a Yankee, a
Scotchman, Il Dutchman, u Jew and
some Irishmen tell a funny story, etc
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
For County Coroner.

The important office OF coroner
has u fitting representative in the
person of DR.. 0. C. Trace. A physi-
clan Of more than the average ability
and a surgeon of no mean skill he
is enimently qualified to attend to
the duties of the Office. He is not
unacquainted with the duties dcvolv-
ing upon the Office, Us he has been
deputy coroner for some time past.
The North Star state claims DR..
Trace as her son, as he was born
in 1858 at Plainview, Wabasha
county. At the age of ii years, as
Eugene Field expresses it, he moved
to Sank Centre, taking his parents
along with him.
From the age OF Is until he was
q, he was a teacher in the public
schools. In the fall of 1882 DR.. Trace
entered the University of Michigan,
and after taking a course in medi-
cine and snrgeory graduated in 1884.
Since that time he has been engaged
in. the practice Of his profession.
Up to the present time lie has never
been a candidate for Office. After
graduating he located in Elysian, in
the southern part OF the state where
he was health officer for three years.
In 1889 he removed to Little Falls
where he has since resided.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
County Commissioners.
THIRD DISTRICT.

Martin Scott, is the nominee for
commissioner from the third
district. Mr.. Scott is one of the most
enterprising and progressive citizens
in this county. During the past
twelve years which he has been a
resident of this vicinity he has been
engaged in a manufacturing enter
prise which has done much to ad-
vance the material growth of the
city as we'll as make it known
throughout the state.
Mr.. Scott first saw The light of day
in the village OF Chester, Maine, in
1874, and is consequently 4S years of
age at the pr sent time. In 1S49 his
parents came West bringing the
youthful Martin with them. They
took up their residence at Monticello
where the. Republican nominee for
commissioner was reared and edu-
Gated.
1t was in 1880 that bur Martin de
cided to move from that place and
after looking over the most prOniis-
ing towns OF the state decided that
Little Falls offered the most induce
ments. He Immediately settled here
and two years later-in 1SS2-startcd
the present brick yards at Pike Creek
At that time the industry wis
naturally conducted on asnlaliscale
but by close applica ton to business
and Keen management, in time it de
yeloped into it's present extensive
proportions. z=.. ...
During his residence in Pike Greer
Mr.. Scott has satisfactorily filed til,
offices Of town clerk, treasurer ant
Justice Of.the peace with honor t,
himself and credit to the community
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
OF securing to the farmers Of this

of securing to the farmers Of this
section fair weights, fair grades and
fair prices for their grain. MIR.
Rhodes was placed in charge, but at
the end of three months bought the
others out ana run it at his own
expense for two years.
At the end OF that time the rail-
way company refused to furnish
him cars. He brought suit, carried
it to the supreme court and
won. In this manner was a free
market established for the farmers
and an inestimable amount OF good
done for them. Since that time the
price of wheat has been a few cents
higher per bushrl.
Five years ago last January he
was appointed county attorney, but
resigned ut the end of Is months. At
that time he had not been admitted
but was in 1887. Since that time
he has applied himself to his pro-
fession with distinction
During his professional career in
this city and county, Mr.. Rhodes has
shown himself to be Il man OF
marked ability and integrity. His
one act Of obtaining for the farmers,
unassistel, their rights, should be
remembered by all in thatimportant
industry, when they cast their ballot
next Tuesday.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
Halloween Party.

A very pleasant party was given ON
Halloween by a number OF the young
people at the Antlers. Dancing was
INDUCED in from 10 to 1890 and all
present enjoyed themselves. Those
in attendance We're, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rutgers, Mr.. and Mrs. a. Il. David
son, Mrs. McCauley. Mrs. G. |. Nc
Nair, Misses. Nellie Davidson, Laura
Postlethwaite, Mamie Buchanan,
Amy Mastin, Gertie Rich, Lille La
Fond, Lottie Tanner, Adtlie Tanner,
Grace Leddy. Lulu Hoffman. May
Plante, Edith Smith, Finseta, Julia
Strong, Lulu Rutgers, the Misses
McNair Of st, Paul, Messrs. Charles
Weyerhaeuser, Drew Musser, H. H.
Tanner, &. w. Massey, Theo Void,
ID. d. Odds, Robert Heron, Strong,
j. ~. Scougaie, viii H. Workman.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
Superintendent of Schools.

One OF the most inn portant Offices
in the gift OF the people in this age
of education and enlightenment is the
Office of superintendent OF schools.
not only is it necessary that the
person who fills the office should
have an education above the aver
age, but that he should be thoroughly
posted in all mattrs educational and
we'll read as to the best and latest
modes of conducting the public
schools.
p The education of the youth of the
country is being looked upon as a
matter Of grea ter and more necessary
Importance with each year. In
Morrison comfy, with it's rapidly
increasing popula ton, the considera-
ton Of a person who is capable of
filling this position to the salts
faction of the thousands of parents,
should receive the careful cOnsidera-
ton of the voters.
A person who is in every way
qualified to fill this important office
is found in the Republican nominee,
Victor Schallern.
Mr. Schallern is a native of Ohio,
having been born at Mansfield in
1861. During his younger life his
parents removed to Wisconsin and
Mr.. Schallern attended the public
schools at Ripon, graduating from
the high school. He afterwards
attended the college at Ripon, and is
conseq uently will fitted for the
position of supertendant of schools,
having both high school and col
lege education.
In June, 1883 Mr.. Schallern took up
his residence. in this city and from
that time until about a year ago
was connected with J. D. Maxwell's
bank in the capacity of bOokkeeper.
Resigning from the bank he opened
Il real estate and insurance office
in which business he has since been
engaged.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
Court Commissioner.

$. T. Fuller is again on the Re.
publican ticketfOrcouft.cOmm
er. Ever since he took up his
here in 1856 he has served
the county time and again and with
such integrity and ability that the
officers have sought the man instead
OF the man seeking the Office.
Mr.. Fuller was born in Cleveland
Ohio, in 1922. In 1853 he removed tc
Minneapolis and three years latel
came to Little Falls where he haf
since resided. During the. past six
years Mr.. Fuller has been court
commissioner.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
ABSOLUTELY SECRET
Such is Every Vote Cast Under the
Australian System.

The laws reg ulating the Austria ian
ballot system in this state will he ST
richly enforced and the ballot of
every person will be absolutely sec
ret. 8
The leaders Of both parties have
agreed that the law in this respect
will be rigedly inforced
In some of the towns Of the county
It has beef stated that an attempt
will be made to overlook the provis-
ions imposing secrecy to a certain
extent, but any one who tries to
violate the law to the slightest de-
gree will he brought up with a short
rope and viii find himself in serious
trouble. s
The law provides TINT The ballot
must be marked Ii, secret where the
s,erron can lrail. II it IS marked
.1utsisls the l,aottll provided for the
pose Il ii illegal.
hcss is.'v fast s',s,ull M ,,s,ri, ii
|glf.Illl l1x. lllI sS4lfssrs.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
Judge Of Probate.

Probably there is no man in Morri-
son county who is better known
than Hon. Nathan Richardson, the
incumbent OF the Office, to which he
he has been nominated by the Repub-
lican party for the fourth time.
"Uncle Nate" as he is Familiarity
known to young and old is as closely
identified with the history of Morri-
son county as it is possible for any
one man to be. The mere announce
ment that he is ON the ticket is assur-
ance that he will again be elected to
the office which he has SO ably filled
for the past three terms.
Nathan Richardson is q native of
the "Nickerbocker' state having
been born in Wayne county, NY. as
far back as 1929. When he was "a
years Of age he came west, settling
first at what was then called ST..
Anthony, but now known as Min
neapolis. He stayed there but one
year, however, when he removed to
this place, and worked in the woods
the first winter. The next year he
was elected register of deeds, and
held the office for eight years.
During his residence in this county
Mr. Richardson has held nearly ever
office including treasurer, auditor,
clerk of the court, surveyor and
county attorney, besides several
municipal offices. Political honors
did not stop with county offices
when q good man could he had and
three times he was elected represent
ative. He was also instrumental in
detaching from Todd county that
part of Morrison county west of the
| river.
For eleven years he was postmas.
tor in this place, and during the wal
did good service for his country as
enrolling officer for northern Min.
nesOta.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
FIFTH DISTRICT.

John j.. McRae, the Republican,
choice for commissioners in the fifth
district is al we'll ifnot better known
than any man in that locality He
has been q resident of SWanville for
many years and has been strictly
atte1;t tive to business. The people
of the district have great faith in
Mr.. Nc Rae as he has always heen
foremost in their efforts to advance
the interests Of Marrison county III
general. and has his own lt,cn;itv
IN particular 1t heart Although III d
strong Democratic sss.tioi, III thu
county Al. Nc Rae - III make y good
showing when tlle nrp s,slnteel.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
FORGED DRAFTS.
.,5.} -
The Daughter Of a Former Resident of
Little Falls Beats Banks,

ST. CLoUD, Mimi, Nov. Especial
to Transcript 1t was learned here
today that the First, National and
German American banks have been
victimized by Mrs. Annie NJ. Murphy
OF Highland, Wis, the former for
800 and the lattsr for $500 Both
paid drafts ON New York banks, and
the swind!c was not discovered
until today. The draft for $500 was
Endorsed by A. Hoyt OF this city. Il
Mrs. Murphy was formerly Miss
Annie McCrae, daughter of A. Nc
Craze, who WINS at one time interest.
ed in the saw mill at Little Falls, but
who moved to the Pacific coast sew.
eral years ago.
Miss McCruc visited her father
here in 1888 and made quite mum
n der olsacQualntances.
It is unoff.cially announced that
I the assets OF the defunct Travis &
IS ICONS grecesy stock will aggregat,
about $4,000. The book acc ount,
will show up about 81 900 more. Th,
liabilities WILT is stated be in excess
OF $4,000. When the expenses Incl
dent US settling the firms business
& are detl 3ctetl from the assets it is no
thought tliat the creditors win re
ceive more than twenty-five cents ol
the dollar y Journal Press.
Sash and Doors at lotion prices ai 81
NJ. BERG's.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
Swallowed a Ring.

A two-months-old child of Joseph
Johns swallowed a gold ring which
lodged in it's wind pipe Sunday and
is now in a very critical condition
although the cause OF the trouble
was Immediately removed. 1t cut
the little ones mouth and throat in
several places. The child has whoop-
ing cough and it is doubtful if it will
recover.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04

Good looks are more than skin
deep, depending upon healthy con-
dition of all the vital organs. If the
Liver he inactive, you have Il Bilious
look, if your stomach be disordered
you have Dyspeptic Look and if
your Kidneys be affected you have a
Punched Look. Secure good health
and you will have good looks. Elec-
trio Bitters is the great alternative
and Tonic acts directly on these vi
tai organs. Cures Pimples, Blotches,
Boils and gives good completion.
Sold at L. D. Browns Drugstore, so
cents q bottle.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
MILL BURNED.
J. d. Logan's Mill ut Lincoln Destroyed
Last Night.

John ID. LOgan's saw mill at Lin
coin, IL station ON the cutoff, was
burned to the ground last night.
The fire was discovered by a. train
crew about l1:45. The owner was
notified, but it was impossible to
save the mill as the fire had gained
too great Roadway.
The mill was set ON fire by some
one, and it is thought they have a
clue to the incendiary 1t was built
at cost Of about $4,000, and sawed
a large amount OF lumber and d;men-
sion stuff No insurance.
Mr.. Logan said that this is the
third time he has lost mill by fire
and that he has lost about $4,000
He will build another mill in a short
time.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
Lost,

Strayed or stolen from Chas.
Setrowski between Alexandria and
0sakis ON the night OF August 3lst.
One grey mare heavy with foal 4
years old. one grey liorse4 years old.
weight of each about 1900. A liberal
reward will be paid for the recovery
OF them I. E. STAPLES, \
Little Falls, MINI.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
Settled I'm In Full.

The loss suffered by &. E. Beale &
Co., and Major Morrill, In TIE fire at
Little Elk were satisfactory adjusted
this morning. Insurance amounting
to 81 800 in the Insurance company
of North America, and the Pennsyl-
vania Insurance company, of which
G. w. Massey is agent, was paid in
full. -
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
FIRST DISTRICT.

William p. Jones, il the man select
ed by tae Republicans to represent
them OH the board OF county COM
missioners for the ntA.s two years, in
the first district. The same wisdom
and ca,se was shown9hysthe party in
the selection OF countY commissioner
as for the other officers on the ticket.
A great deal depends upon the Sc
lection of right men to manage the
affairs OF the county during the next
few years, 81.
If live, progressive persons are
elected to the board an immense i'm
petus can be given towards the
permanent advancement and vel
fare OF Morrison county. On the
other hand in the selection of men
unfitted for the duties OF this impor-
tant Office great injury can be done
to the interests of Morrison county,
none will deny that during the next
Jew years a material increase will be
seen i'll the county in regards to
population, wealth, manufacturing
industries and other enterprises, and
thai there will be a corTespUndingly
necessity for keen business men to
steer the county ship.
1t was with a view to just such
necessities that care was taken by
the Republican party in the se!sction
Of propei men. =
W. r. Jones, has been u resident
of Che county for years and is we'll
the county, and is keenl.,' alive to
the requirements o. the OCCASION;
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
To the Voters Of Morrison Conn y,

To the Voters Of Morrison County.
The Republican county convention
nUmina ed me .or Che Office o. county
attorney. AS lam unable to make
a personal canvass. take. this op-
por.u1:ty to say that I would be
glad 20 receive the votes OF all per-
sons who believe me qualified to per.
form the duties Of he office
Respectfully yours,
j. H. RHODES.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04

Henning Landau yesterday sold
fiftytwo feet ON the corner of Broad
way1 and Wood streets to Albin
Lundberg, of Ishpeming, Mich, who
is a civihengineer and has charge o
the operation Of a gold mine nea
that place. He will build three
story block on the property in the
spring.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
Pronounced Hopeless, Yet Saved.

AOhONhCON AAVpCACSSS ACO oNVCus
From letter written by Mrs. Ada
E. Hurl, Of GrotOn, S. d., we quote:
"Was taken with bad cold, which
settled on my. Lungs, cough set in
and finally terminated in Consump-
ton. -Four doctors gave me up, say
ing could live but short time. I
gave myself up to my Savior, deter
mined if I could not stay with my
friends ON earth, I would meet my
absent ones above. My husband
was advised to get DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds. I gave it a trial, took
in all, eight bottles: it has cured me,
and thank God l am now well
and hearty woman" Trial bottles
free at L. D. Browns Pioneer Drug
store, regular size, SOC. and $1.O0
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
Announcement.

wish to announce to the ladies OF
Little Falls and vicinity that I have
opened dressmaking parlors in the
Bailey Block, where l shall he pleased
to receive calls from those wishing
the latest Fall and Winter styles
All work guaranteed.
Respectfully yours,
wilt. MRS, J. E., LUNT,
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
THESE ARE WINNERS !
Sketches Of the Lives Of the Republican
Nominees Who Will Wrest
Victory From the
Enemy. ~ -
THEY ARE ALL GOOD MEN,.
Have Lived in Morrison County For
Years aud Have the Interest
Of the Community
at Heart.

The following brief biographical
sketches of the Republican nominees
for county offices will be read with
inte,'es, by all alike. 1t mas been i'm
possible to mention all the officers
today. The others will be noticed
tomorrow.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04

~Herron Bros. are selling clothing,
hats, caps, boots, shoes and gents
furnishing goods for the next 30 days
regardless of cost. Come and get a
bargain. -....s r. g.s..s.. -.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, !

kolAlE Of VHIU, OlII OF L OLEDO,I
LUCAS COUNTY, 81"
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm
of B. j. Cheney & Co., doing business
in the City OF Toledo, County and
State afO res;,id. and that said finn
will pay the sum of one humid ed
dollars for each and eyc:v case OF
catarrh that cannot becu"ed by the
use of Halls Catarrh cure
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence this 9Th day of Deem
Der A. D. 1886.
rsr,7 A. W. GLEASON,
l' Notary Public.
Halls CatarIh cure is taken
internally and acts directly on the
blood AMI mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials, free,
r. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1892-11-04

I have the sale of all the city lots
in Little Falls owned by c. A. Tuttle,
and parties desiring to secure some
of the finest property in the city
should call on me.
F. GRAHAM,