Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1897-12-29

| the builder OF his soul ana, as SUCH,
an architect, was responsible for the
structure; the structure too depended
upon many thing from the very be-
ginning, environments, births, asplra-
tions, and even opportunities. But ne
was full of assurance that in spite OF
any of these that the moral structure
of the soul might be glorious, beautl-
full and fitting. His words surely be-
spoke certain heartbleeding Tor ~
100000 human ships sailing on the
American seas of fortune OF our own
nation, the sails all of which were by
no means white and beautiful, nor
are they all permitted to catch at the
bright breezes that the good sailor
leaves and says are necessary II
the souls of many more OF these
human ships that are drifting sadly
from wave to reef and from reef to
wave could have felt the inspiring IN
Auence of Rev. Searles' thoughts and
the sails of their barks could have
caught some of that pure breeze,
there is certainty that their course
would be straighter and their sailings
happier, to the end that at least many
more of them that are sailing upon
boundless seas might at last hail
their hearts with glad cry, Lands
he"
&C. Thorpe has just returned
from a three weeks absence during
which time he has been in various
parts of the state from north to south.
This is the longest time that he has
remained away from home for num-
Der of years. He has to report, that
in every part of the state that he has
to report, that in every part OF the
state that he has visited the hue and
cry among real estate men is Stevens
county. Every southern Minnesota
farmer has longing to get an ex-
tensive Stevens county farm and they
are all trying to sell their property to
come to these parts. A decided i'm
migration is the prospect that Mr.
Thorpe forsees. He will go to Cali
fornia about the middle of next
month.
Mount Herman Lodge No. 2l9, A.
F. & A. M. held an election of officers
last Monday evening which resulted
in the following selections:
w. NJ, Frank Wilcox; S. W., j. R.
Holton; ]. W., ]. Walters; Treas II.
Fels; Sec'y, A. ]. Erickson.
It is understood that William
Stuart and A. Cook are on the road
to the distinction of being Master
Masons. They have yet appeared
with the Masonic pin on the lapels of
their coats. but the TRIBUNE's CORES
pendent has noticed them on one or
two occasions limping down from the
Masonic hall late on nights when it
was known that the Masonic order
was in session.
Myrtle Wilcox, who has been study
ing music in Minneapolis since Sept.
l, has returned Hancock for the holt
days like other young students whose
Alma Mater home is in our midst.
We understand that her instrumental
practice and instruction has most
decidedly borne fruit and is evidenced
by the marked improvement in her
playing.
The Hancock Creamery institution
is being increased in its efficiency by
by the addition of connecting build
ings such as an ice house, and when
it is again in operation its capacity
and efficiency will make all the more
favorite of its supporters.
Mrs. Wennerlund, formerly Miss
Anna Hunter, took the train Satur-
day for Minneapolis where she will
join her husband.
Miss Edna Giles; who has been
visiting in this village for long time
returned to her home Friday night,
being accompanied as far as Mime
apolis by her uncle, James Hunter.
Her father, Prof. Giles, was many
years ago teacher in the little school