Morris tribune., 1894-05-16
chokio.

church at this point was never SO
strongly demonstrated as it was IN
| the carly part of last week when mass
was celebrated at the residence OF
Tom Smith, and the sacrament adj
ministered to large number of COM
munieants. There are between thirty
and forty families in this neighbor-
hood who are from ten to fourteen
miles from the nearest church, and
consequently they are deprived OF
many advantages that those who are
more favorably situated possess. A
church at this point is a necessity,
and the idea is being strongly adVo-
Gated to take the necessary steps
next fall to secure it.
Chokio is still growing. Another
beautiful residence is almost COM
plotted, and will be credit to the
town in few days. Frank Pashak
and Pat McNally are doing the artis-
tic work, which is a sufficient guaran-
tee that it will be finished in first
class style. We understand it is al
ready rented, and that the fair tenants
will occupy it just as soon as they
complete a few preiminaries before
moving.
One of the jolliest fishing parties
that could well be imagined left here
last Saturday evening for Artichoke
lake. They went loaded down with
everything that was necessary for
their comfort and amusement; and as
there was not a dullard or dead-head
among them, they fully realized the
enjoyment they had anticipated.
They returned just as hilarious as
they left, feeling we'll pleased with
their experience and expressing re-
grets only at the shortness of the
time their business permitted them to
remain. When the o'clock struck the
hour for retiring" they quietly folded
their tents, and like Sam Miller,
wished there vos more"
A select social and dance was given
at the residence Of Pete Mumbleau
last Saturday evening. Invitations
were issued to all whose attendance
was desired, and, as result, a large
number was present, although the
attractions at the lake came directly
in contact with it. Every laddie had
his lassie," and Pete and his accom-
plished wife made the crowd feel as
happy and convivial as if there was
no such word as care.
E. j. Jones of Morris made flying
trip to Chokio the early part of the
week. e. j. is all business, and when
he gets to the senate he will infuse
some new life into that assembly.
Steve Burt has been on the sick list
for the past week with a severe at
tack of rheumatism. His partner, Mr..
Bartlett, was down from Beardsley to
see him, but returned on the evening
train.
John Lee has resigned his school in
the Beatty district and will start in
few days for Wisconsin, his future
home.
G. 0. Green, the popular wheat
buyer for the Interstate, drove to
Artichoke last Sunday, accompanied
by one Of Chokio's fairest bellies. The
Sun inquired last week if certain
one Of its correspondents had gone on
a strike. Probably the above straw
will show the Sun how the wind
blows.
We receive the Gracevillo Enter
prise now every Saturday morning,
instead on the afternoon train, as was
formerly the case. We are glad of
this change, as we can not get it any !
too early. The Enterprise is one Of
the brightest and newsiest sheets
that reaches us. We like its political |
slant; it cleans to virtues side" Its
young and versatile proprietor de
serves much credit for what he has
accomplished, and his labor richly
deserves the patronage it is SO fast
JUSTIN.