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The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1905-12-27
A Little Lecture on Christmas.

1
The streets and stores are
crowded with eager purchasers,
bent on the courtesies, amenities
and good intensions generally of
the welcome Christmas season.
The enterprising merchants have
laid in stocks of everything that
could appeal to utility and please
the fancy 1t is a spectacle that
every progressive citizen should
take delight in. It makes bust
ness, and business makes the
city, and it is an unfortunate
person indeed, who is not enjoy
ing some measure Of content
ment. The cranks and curmud-
geons are left out of the calcula-
ton. They do not deserve to be
considered, and those who are
enthusiastic in their holiday joy
should not be required to enter
into particulars as to why they
are so. 1t is a time when the
generous spirit prevails, and
there should be no restraint.
There are still a few Scrooges,
but the Marleys are growing in
numbers and good-heartedness.
The wonder of the homely phil
osopher always is, what a slump
there must be in shopping after
the festive season is over. So
many buying things and have
such endless variety from which
to select, and quantities that
tempt them to the last cent of
their ready money, that superb
cially the whole population
would seem to be stocked up"
lOr mOnCnS TO come.
They will not be, though.
The wants of human kind are
unremitting. A good Christmas
dinner lasts only a day, and on
the morning afterward the stom-
ach is yearning fora wholesome
breakfast. On New Years day
a great many of the stores close
as a holiday recognition, and in
every household there is a disap-
pointment in not being able to !
Immediately get something that !
is needed, and that was not !
thought of in the shopping rush.
There must be meat and bread |
and clothes and all that enters
into the composition of society.
Much that is spent in the holiday
season is for establishment and
frivolity and mere sentiment,
that, however, is all right. 1t is
a part of the general scheme of
getting on in the world. A few
dollars saved up for extras on
Christmas is not thrown away.
it is a relief from the hum-drum
and skimming of the rest of the
year, for a great many men,
women and children.
Alas for those who are too
poor for even little bit of JOY
full extravaganza on the natal
day. The lecture on generosity
and charity is as old as the hills,
but it is good. The appeal to
those who have, to yield some
thing to those who have not, in
the universal observance of
Christmas in this and kindred
countries, is standard and always
in order.
Let it not go unheeded at the
closing of this bounteous year,
1905. Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1905-12-27

WEDs, DLOs ~ AOOO
In this, the last issue for 1905
we feel that little reminder Of
the changes in Columbia ane
throughout the county will moi
be out of place and in fact slim
ulate greater undertakings fol
the incoming year, and result in
good both to individuals and the
community. In all the past, the
year 1905 has been more fruitful
in material developments, both
n town and county. than any
one that preceded it. AS evidene
of this the transfers in real estate
and the amount of money In,
volved in these changes of own.
ership, are ample to satisfy the
most skeptical. The many sales
and the rapid advance in values
have gone beyond the expecta-
ton of the firmest believers in
the value of property in this
part of the country. Within the
present year more substantial
residences have been built inside
the corporate limits of Columbia.
than any other like period of
time, unless it be the one that
just preceded it, The town is
now lighted by electricity, while
one year ago it was in the dark;
to-day We have a good laundry,
when only a few months ago the
linen" were sent out of this sec
ton to be cleansed and starched.
The third planning mill is now
in operation, and a new black
smith and wood working estab-
lishment have been added. A
few months ago, and the brass
horns were covered in dust, the
mouth pieces gone, and the big
drum dead, to-day we have a
Band full Of music and game in
the move, attracting people, as
we'll as entertaining. 1t is all
right and getting better. All
the older industries have pros
pered and are stronger in equip
ments to-day than like institu-
tons in larger towns The buy
ing and selling Of live stock has
developed Columbia as a trading
center and made it the most i'm
portant live stock market in
Southern Kentucky, especially in
horses and mules. The mer-
chants and professional men have
all shared in an increased bus
mess and public confidence in
the welfare of our thrifty little
city and prosperous county, has
taken deep root and will carry
out greater undertakings and
share in greater rewards in the
future, than in all the pasS.
This spirit is not confined to the
narrow corporate limits Of, Co.
lumbia, but pervades the entire
county. Likewise the farmers
have enjoyed the good advance
in realestate, and been touched
and stirred by IN e spir t
of enterprise to r e m a r k :
able degree. Every part of this
county has felt the upward ten
dency in prices and are awaking
from the slumbers of Indifference
and marching to the tune of
substantial improvements and
modern methods, We would not
overstate the true conditions of
Southern Kentucky purposely,
neither paint them too brightly
nor color them too darkly. but
we sum it up in this language;
Rocked in the cradle of slauthful-
ness, trained in the school of
slow going, century has passed,
commercial interests dwarfed,
but our people are surely and
steadily awakening from the
stupendous indifference to mat
The Adair County news. [volume] (Columbia, Ky.) 1897-1987, 1905-12-27

The greatest need to develop
any country or enterprise is do
erS.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13
kOhl-JOhnSOn,

At the home of the brides parents
Mr.. and Mrs. ". J. Kohl in this city,
the marriage of their daughter
EIvira 3, to Mr.. Charles @. johnson
took place on Wednesday evening at
s o'clock. Only a small group Of
relatives and close friends we're pre-
sent during the service which was
read by Rev. Shetland of the Con-
gregational church. Following the
marriage ceremony sumptious we'd
ding supper was served. Mr.. and Mrs.
johnson will make their future home
at Miuot. n. D., where Mr.. Johnson
is manager OF the Smith & Rogers
lumber yard, and they left for that
place On the 1915 train that even.
ing. Both Mr.. and Mrs. johnson
are favorebly known and quite pop
uIar with the young people Of Morris
having been residents Of Morris for
a number Of years, Mr.. johnson be-
ing manager of the Smith & Rogers
lumber yard at this place up till two
months ago when he removed to
Minot. The Tribune joins with their
hosts Of friends in wishing them
many happy years of welded bliss.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13
Normal Course Certain.

At meeting of the state high
school board on Tuesday, Morris
was placed on the list of the schools
which will receive state aid for a
normal course in the common bran
ches in the high school. Secretary
Wheaton received the official notice
of the decision of the board yester-
day afternoon.
The putting in of this normal
course will be NEST fortunate for
tire high school and also for the
country schools of Stevens county.
The local board will now proceed
with their plans of changing the
labratory to the basement Of the
high school, and fitting up the pre-
sent labratory for a normal room.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13
ONE OF THE RECORD BREAKERS,
Rainfall of the Last Few Days
Among Harvest on Record.

1t has rained every day this
month up to yesterday, and the
rainfall during that time is among
the heaviest on record. There was
slight precipitation on the LIST, but
the rainy spell commenced on the
IND and continued thru the 18th.
Observer Wheaton informs us that
there was about 2 inches of water
fell Thursday, and that the amount
Tor the ten days was 497 inches.
During the corresponding ten days
in May, 1892, the fall was 5.64 inches,
and for the month s % inches. Dur
ing four days in July, 1896, 6.1S
inches OF water fell. These are the
heaviest rains on record here.
The other evidence of The rain not
statistical, are the many ponds and
fisheries" about town. The most
notable one is the slough back of the
Congregational church, which yester-
dav morning was filled so that it
| overfowed the street past AL Jones
| residence, and thence to the lake.
To get to the westernly part of town,
it was necessary to go to 9Th street,
or use the sidewalk on 7th street as
pontoon bridge.
The effect of the storm on the
crops is not definitely known, but
there are probably many places es-
pecially in the western part of
county where the crops nave been
drowned out. On the other hand,
the crops are now assured of enough
moisture to last till the maturing
season.
Very many cellars around town
that are usually dry now have from
few inches to two or three feet of
water. The dining room and
kitchen IN the basement of the Con
gregaticnal church has few inches
of water.
Railroad service was much imped-
ed by the storm, and on Thursday
night, the various trains did not get
thru till about 5 o'clock. A small
washout between here and Hancock
was the cause of the delay.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

A case which aroused considerable
interest was tried before Justice
Morrison on Monday. Nels HUSKY,
ofBaker was charged with assault and
battery by j. E. Clark, of Baker.
The defendant demanded a jury
trial. and on Monday afternoon, the
case was heard, County ATTORNEY
Bicknell appearing for the state and
Lars Rossnes for the defendant.
The jury retired at 4::45. and at 1915
reported that they were still unable
tc gre Q, and were excused. The
case was continued to Tuesday, May
10th.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

An exchange says VIM. Henrico,
an Italian gentleman, one evening
ate % bananas and shaking his lips
declared the last one tasted just as
good as the first. Another ex.
hange, noting the fact says
Chester White, living north of this
place, ate IL ears of corn; two pump
kins and drank bucket of swill, and
then rubbed his bristles up against
the fence and grunted for more"
Honors are easy.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13
CLEAN UP THE CITY.
Health Commissioner Urges that it
Be Attended to at Once.


Be Attended to at Once.
Under section 1876 of the Municipal
Charter, the city council has full
power to require and provide for the
removal or destruction turnout the
city, in such districts or on such
streets and avenues, and in such
manner IS the council may direct, of
any and all swill, offa), garbage,
ashes. street sweepings, barn yard
litter, manure, rubbish, yard clean
ings, and the contents of privy vaults,
cess pools and sinks, decaying animal
matter and dead animals, or any
other vile or unhealthy materials,
and to provide for the removal to
poin5 beyond the city limits of any
or all such matter or things.
It is the wish of the common
council that the foregoing provision
of the charter be fully and in all
things complied with by the citizens
of Morris, and that the health COM
missioner look after the enforcement
of the same, and to report all delin-
ouencies to the common council.
By order Board of Health.
CHAs. e. GAME,
81 Health Commissioners.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Mrs. N. A. Nilsson very pleasantly
entertained the Ladies Aid society
of the Norwegian Lutheran Synod
church Thursday afternoon. Ella
borate refreshments were servdd.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Prof. Sobey rendered a delightful
cornet solo before the high school
on Thursday morning. He was &C.
companied by Miss Christianson.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

The matter of soliciting 100000
worth of insurance in the Security
Fund company has been postponed
until fall, and at that time the work
will be taken up again in the hopes
of securing the $500 for the library.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

On Wednesday afternoon, May
18th. the Ladies Social Union Of the
NJ. E. church will meet with Mrs,
F. A. Zahl. Election of Officers will
be held.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

FOR SALE-Two lots and nine
room house, with barn, known as the
Lowater property. Easy terms. j.
E. Hartrich. st 10
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Now is the time to get ready for
sidewalks. [ have thousands of
tiles ready to put in at short notice.
Don't spend your money on trifas
bat 90 to the Morris Cement and
Tile factory. 3, ADDISON, Prop.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

The Womans Institute will meet
with Mrs. T. E. Stebno next Tues
day afternoon at two O'Clock. The
Institute had expected to be able to
have a lecturer here at that time
but have been disappointed.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

LOST.-3 year old FLY colt, bay.
with white face. Left my place on
Wednesday morning, April 26.
Last seen about three miles north of
Artichoke lake. Notify Rollin
Lyman, Clinton, MINI.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13
Dog Notice.

All dog licenses became due on
May 1st. and all owners Of dogs are
hereby notified that ali dogs found
running at large without license tags
will be shot. @. B. BURPEE,
City Clerk
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Organ for sale, as good as new,
suitable for small church or school
house. enquire at this Office.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Eye sight restored. By DR.. Brokaw
eye specialist at Krueger's drug store,
Morris the 9Th aud 9TH of every
month. Painful head and eyes made
painless. Prices always lowest,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Presiding Elder j. B. Hingeley
will preach at the Methodist church
tomorrow, both morning and evening
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

The Epworth League of the M. E.
church will give Is cent supper at
the church Tuesday evening. May
18th, from $50 to s o. m.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

L. @. Spooner has been confined to
his room this week on account Of
infamatory rheumatism. He is now
able to get aroRnd little with a
pair of crutches
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Miss Rebecca Colyer will teach
grammar at the summer trrining
school at the Mankato Normal this
summer
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Mrs. G. A. Hawkins was the guest
of Mrs. N. Vinje Friday. Mrs.
Hawkins will leave for Seattle Sun
day evening.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

A daughter was born to Judge and
Mrs. A. L. Stenger Saturday, May
Sth. Mother and child are doing
we'll, ard the father as we'll as could
be eXepcted.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

P. f. Chvrch returned from Duluth
on Saturday; but left for there again
on Sunday evening. He is somewhat
improved.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Mrs. III. Il. Wells returned Satur-
day from three weeks visit at
Litchfeld.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13
SATURDAY EXCURSION
To Browns Valley and Special One
Fare For Round Trip.

Next Saturday the Great Northern
will sell tickets to Browns Valley
and special at one fare for the round
trip, With return limit good until the
following Monday. Consult local
agent. II.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

DR.. o. G. Nelson goes to Hancock
on the 18th and 18th and consequent
ly his Morris office will be closed on
those days.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

A pleasant surprise party on Miss
Fern Mills was held at the home OF
Mrs. H. o. Eeams last Saturday
evening.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Judge Of Probate Babe holds gen
eral term of probate court on the
first Monday of each month and a
specia. term each succeeding Monday.
Address or telephone Hancock.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

DR.. Geenty is now located in his
Office in Spooner brick block, if in
need of dental work see hin.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

A marriage license was issued this
week to Frederick G. Podratz and
Miss Mary Mecklenberg, both of
Horton.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

W. I. Nolan, the we'll known mum
orist of Minneapolis, was in town
Thursday calling on friends. While
here he arranged to give an enter
tainment under the auspices Of the
K. ?. lodge at the K. P. hall next
Thursday evening
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Arthur S. Annett, representing the
Bureau of the Census, was in Morris
the first of the week collecting data
regarding the manufacturing indus
tries OF Morris.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Mr.. ana Mrs. w. B. Sinclair arr
visiting relatives at points in Wis
consin and Illinois.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

The N. P. passenger yesterday
afternoon run over an old man by
the name of Sunsor, near Starbuck.
He was sitting on the track, and the
train could not be stopped in time
to save him. He was 81 years old.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Mrs. Q. r. G.. johnson returned
last night from three weeks visit in
the cities.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

A strange two year old mare colt,
at Ole O. Bakkin's. Please address
Alberta MINI, r F. D. No. |.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

E. P. Watson came up on Tuesday
to look after his farm here for few
DAYS. He is on the road this sum-
mer for the American Adjustment
Go,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

The Morris Military Band has
been around with subscription list
this week, and has enough pledged
50 that they will give weekly con-
certs in the band stand this summer.
The concerts given last summer were
very much enjoyed.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

For your timing, bicycle repair
ing stove repairing and gun repair
ing, call on Will Light, First class,
workmanship and reasonable prices.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

If you heard about the horses be-
ing drowned near Brooklyn bridge"
don't worry. They were saw horses.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

DR. Geenty is his Office at the head
of the stairs Spooner block the first
four days of each week.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Guy Stewart has returned from
Chicago. where he has been attend
ing a business college.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Cabbage and tomato plants for
sale. Mrs. A. Youngberg. 3tl8
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

His schoolmates Of the 7th grade
held pleasant surprise party on
Louis Vinje last evening.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Mrs. j M. Smith has for rent zen
SUITE two nicely furnished rooms.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13
Congregational.

Congregational.
Morning Service 1870 a. m.
Sunday School II: m.
Christian Endeavor $50 p. m.
Evening Service 7:30 p, m.
Prayer Meeting Thursday 7:3C
p. m.
]. C. SHETLAND, Pastor.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

John Fowler has returned from
attending a business college at Min
n >apolis.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Good pasture and city water for
COWS $500. Inquire of T. j Moore.
o.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Girl wanted for general Homework
No washing. Mrs. P. F. Church.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Made in Morris. None better
The Big Stone cigar.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

John House made business trip
to Ortonville Tuesday afternoon.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13
lib. Lund, practical matchmaker

Store building to rent. t. j.
MOORE.
Smoke the Big Stone cigar. 1t is
made in Morris.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Mrs. P. O'Hair, of Waverly, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. A. L. Stenger
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Miss Blanche Kohl, who has been
sick with typhoid, is convalescent.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Ward Stone enter
tanned the high school seniors, the
teachers and the members of the
school board at six o'clock dinner
Thursday evening. Mr.. Smyser act
ed as POSTMASTER ,and Miss Peary, Mr.
Seybold, Mr.. Colver and Miss Torpey
responded 20 toasts, and Miss Nc
Donald rendered several instrument
al mum bers.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

The local lodge of the Eagles at
tended the Congregational church in
a body Sunday morning and Re-
Shetland in the course of his sermon
spoke of the good principles and
good work of the lodge. The sermon
was not announced last week, as the
arrangements were made late in the
week by Mr. Long.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

The high school glee club had a
group picture taken this week. The
mem bers Of the club are Minnie Han
son, Hannah King, Mabel Watzke,
Eleanor Weissert, Lillian Hanson,
Myrtle Green, Charlotte Hagerman,
Edna Hanson, Evalyn Smith, Olive
Ortman, Maud Slawson and Miss
Mcdonald, leader.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

J. A. Ringness, new furniture man
in the La Grand block, has now
taken charge Of the store and is re-
ceiving new goods daily, Mr.. Ring
ness is not only a pleasant man to
meet, but he is also an exporter ced
furniture man, and a wide awake
business man. He worked for many
years in the furniture factories in
Minneapolis, and later was connected
with some of the leading furniture
stores there, and so when he talks
furniture to you, he knows what he
is talking about. That he will make
a success of the furniture business
here seems a foregone conclusion.
Mr.. Ringness will move his family
here as soon as he can find quarters
for them.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

The eldest daughter of Rev
Drews is seriously i'll.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1905-05-13

j. Fl. Devenney is in the cities
this week.