The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1893-04-27
LOCAL SUMMARY


ing into the use OF uniforms. The new
Office caps. with 1.-THE Boston" upon
them, are very neat departure in adj
vertising. They are worn by the entire
force from w. 9. P. down.
Two large engines have tipped over
at points on the Great Northern road
during the last week. The weight of the
monsters causes the track to sink in
places where the water has softened the
ground and they are tipped over IN con-
sequence. Oneof these accidents occurred
at Evansville and the other at Parent,
on the Hinckley line. Considerable
trouble was experienced in raising them,
on account of their enormous weight.
-Chas. Dram, who has been working
as an engineer on the Park Rapids
branch, has been given passenger run
on the WilImar and Sioux Falls branch,
with headquarters at Willmar. Sank
Centreites regret to lose Mr.. Dram and
his wife, as they have proved valuable
acquisitions tc our society circles. 1t is
understood that they will remove to
Willmar.
"A representative of the Minneapolis
Tribune was IN the city last week dis
tributing the prizes won by those who
entered the word contest arranged by
that paper. Each successful contestant
was awarded a copy of the Encyclopedia
Britannica. Those who were successful
were Bert Stone, Rudolph Hansen, Will
Chase. MI. Cleveland. Harry Lewis and
Miss Louisa White6eld.
There is movement on foot to or
: ganize mems working club in the Con-
gregational church, whose chief aim will
be to promote the interests OF the eve
ming service. Shoald the idea be success
full, a new plan will be adopted in the
service, the programs being arranged by
the members of the club. Good singing,
good speaking and variety will be the
features OF the endeavor.
Our neighboring village of Brooten
will have bank at that place this
spring. Lucas Kells, of Sank Centr,
was recently visitor there and pur
chased lot on which he intends building
as soon as the ground IS settled. 1t i:
E also rumored that they will havea news
paper. They will soon be putting OIL
metropolitan airs if all these rumor.
. prove to be true.-[Glenwood Herald.
: Prof. Woodley is corresponding will
. DR.. Wells, of Plymouth church, Minneap
oils, for the purpose of securing him tt
deliver the commencement address at tn
, graduating exercises of the senior class
1t is to be hoped that he may be success
full in his efforts. as DIR. Wells is one G
the most eloquent of Minneapolis di
vines, and will give an address whicl
, will be long remembered by our citizens
The literary banquet will take plac
> in about two weeks. The date canno
/ as yet be announced as the program ha
yet to be made up, but the best talen
the society affords will participate on TIL
occasion, and the flow OF wit, mirth an,
solid humor will amply repay all win
attend. Every member of the Bryan
Literary and Historical society shout,
/ make it point to be present and enjo.
t this closing event of IA very successful
seasons work in the society.
Mel. Billed has been doing some yer,
store this week, and the result is pleas
, ing effec- to the feminine mind. TIL
, artistic display of dress. goods is al
, ranged with the taste of an expert, an,
many and various colors and sualitie
, greet the eye of the purchaser. Ladie
should call and see this display, even
$ they do not care to buy, as Mr.. Bile
will be only too glad to welcome visitor
: and show his goods.
:! -Dr. Hewitt. state health inspector
has just returned from visit in some c
5 he large eastern cities, with view c
: learning of the probability OF the adven
of cholera in this county during tn
coming summer. He has nothing to sa
t as to his research, but warns every cit
J IN the state to make a more thoroug
! inspection of its sanitary condition.
Our people should follow this advice a
i soon as the weather will permit, an
take every measure to prevent the poss
BILE invasion of disease.
-On Monday evening, the 24tb,
3 benefit ball for Mrs. Martin Welsh wi
: be given by her friends at Germani
Hall. The tickets are 81. and alread
Il 80 have been sold, thus assuring
large attendance, and consequently a
: enjoyable occasion. The full Unto
: orchestra will furnish the music, an
!, every effort will be put forth by til
$ committee in charge to make it
great social as well as financial success.
st. Cloud Times.
Mrs. Welsh will be remembered as tn
wife ofcar repairer Martin Welsh, VIII
4 died in this city some time ago. A
$ present she is living in st. Cloud wit
her son.
i Ole Olson entertained a large aud
! ence at the Opera House on Tuesda
! evening, and most thoroughly please
: them. Mr.. McAlpine's conception Of til
|, Swede character was excellent and Ii
was supported by most capable CON
pany. The entire play, which has bee
rewritten and much improved since it
;, initial production here was intersperse
with frst-class specialties and the comb
nation kept the audience in roar fror
beginning to end. Annie Burton, in Il
leading role OF Mrs. Agnes Jordan, d
serves special mention as an emotiona
actress, her work being OF very higI
order. The singing of the Swedish Ii
dies Quartet was good.
VI The funeral of Edwin. one of the twi