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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01
RST COURT YEAR
DECIDED SUCCESS
0TAL MUNICIPAL COURT
FEES REACH $556.65
rst Year Experiment Popular
for Trail of Cases and Costs
City Less than $50 for Judges
Salary 165 Cases Tried

The experiment of a municipal
,urt in Morris has been tried just
re year and it is the unanimous
= pinion of attorneys. and others who
nave studied the matter and should
hnow, that the court is decided
success. The total fees earned by
>e court during the first year of
existence is $3.50 65, all of which
3es to the city. This means that it
as cost the city of Morris only $43. 35
T. pay Judge Beise's salary.
The judges docket shows that there
Ire 116 criminal cases and 40 civil
ses brought into this court. All
rites interested in the proceedings
We found the new court idea de-
led improvement over the old
ethods on account of Judge Beise's
ell-grounded legal knowledge. Judge
sise has proven conscientious. pain
aking and efficient administrator of
stice and is we'll posted on every
ature of municipal court proceedings
When the new city charter was
med and went into effect year
tuday it provided for a municipal
art, and fixed the salary of the judge
$500 per annum. Many people
jected to this feature of the charter
aiming that it would be a great
pense to the city. There were
any who expressed an opinion that
oe court would substantially earn
rough to defray expenses though few
elieved the deficiency, if any, would
2 less than $3.50 or 5000. The re-
ort on the doings OF the court for the
t@t S.aar VII - +ss-.::e.r, - >a- ?2~a"@hle
.tr1rise to them.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01

should 60 to hell but never expected
to and you can call it nothing else
there. He says the destruction by
the Germans to the towns and lovely
buildings is indescribable and the fields
just fields of bloodshed and dead and
wounded.
II shall only be able to send you
good wishes for Christmas as | must
send the boys little things now and
then. like socks and chocolate and
sometimes a few cigarettes. They
can get nothing of that sort, in fact.
can get nothing there. Their poor feet
must be dreadful with tramping miles
and miles over the rough ground. So
all my spare coppers / save for that
purpose ,"
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01

Jack Hedenquist. the accommodate
Ig salesman at the Mullen clothing
tore, returned Monday morning from
trip to Minneapolis where he spent
hristmas and met some of his
lends and associates from the old
ountry. One of these friends is a
acent arrival in Minneapolis. He
also a graduate of the Upss la
and he corroborated the
5atements in letter from Mr..
!edenquist's father regarding condi-
.ons and sentiment in Sweden pro-
dced by the present European con-
lict. According to the letter, times
Il Sweden are steadily growing harder
I'D prices on food stuffs are advanc-
g. Mr.. Hedenquist,, senior, is a
aker in the city of Stockholm. He
ates it is his opinion that sentiment
the old country is overwhelmingly
ro-German and that should Sweden
9come involved in the war it is very
'obsble that the country would go to
e assistance of the kaiser. Swedish
statesmen, however, are handling the
4;tuation in an able manner and the
overnment policy favors neutrality.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01
REPORT ON WATER
TO BE INTERESTING
ENORMOUS LEAKAGE DIS
COVERED FOR YEAR
Thirty-six Million Gallons of
Water Passed Through City
Pumping Station Last Seven
Months Show Cost Decrease

City Manager Siverts is busy this
week compiling report on affairs of
his Office which will be submitted to
the city commission at its next regu-
lar meeting. Many important and
interesting figures of vital concern to
the taxpayers of the city will be
shown.
On the tabulaued report on the
water department finished yesterday
it is shown that the city pun, ping sta
tion handled SO million gallons of
water during the year. 1t shows that
for the last seven months the cost of
pumping has decreased about az per
cent, and this saving is charged to
the fact that electric pow sr replaced
gasoline. Mr.. Siverts has also dis
covered an enormous leakage through
corroded pipes and defective connec-
tions. and he will institute campaign
to remedy this matter.
According to the figures the Great
Northern railway company was the
heaviest consumer of water in Morris
the past year. The company used 27
million gallons, or about 81 per cent
of the total amount of water pumped
during 1914. The Morris Agricul-
tural School w9s the second largest
consumer. and the Stevens County
Produce Co. ranks third. Then comes
the steam laundry, creamery and the
hotels. Contrary to general belief
more water was consumed during the
last six months of the year tnan the
first. This is accounted for in the
fact that something like twenty mine
were installed in business houses and
private homes about the city, The
report also shows htat in many in
stances the work of installing the
systems was done at an actual loss to
Ithe city.
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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01
Mullen Donates a Trip
Somebody Will See Panama Ex-
hibition Free of Charge

F. A. Mullen, one of the leading
clothievs lin Morris. is going to send
some young man or young lady Ia or
near Morris to the Panama Pacific ex-
position which is to be held in San
Francisco next spring and summer.
The trip will be given free of charge
to the successful person in a novel
contest Mr.. Mullen has recently start
ed Other fine prizes worth the win
ming will be awarded to other candi.
dates in the contest. The contest is
not lottery. and is open to every
person in Stevens county,
According to the plans of MIR. Mul.
len he will issue votes with every
cash sale amounting to one dollar or
more at his store. The person re-
ceiving the most votes within limited
time will receive the first prize
which will be a choice between a trip
to the exposition and a handsome. up
to-date piano. A diamond ring and
valuable pieces of silverware will 60
to the other persons receiving the
next highest number of votes. A de.
tailed explanation of the rules and
regulations governing the contest will
be furnished to those applying at the
store.
Just now Mr.. Mullen has decided to
hold mld-winter sale which opens
tomorrow morning and closes on Jan.
16 He has used big knife to slash
former prices and is telling about il
in an advertisement on another page
of the Tribune today. Because he
finds the season was backward, and
his salesrooms overstocked at this
time, he has planned this sale and ii
will no doubt be to the advantage OF
every user of clothing in Stevens
county to inform themselves regarding
Mr.. Mullen's offerings.
Already. .thete ase "a: large. nu!ibe,
of candidates: strhge!ing. foE fsst place
in the contest During the sale votes
win. be- given :on the, reduced psiees
same as before Customers will be
given the coupons which may be voted
for whichever candidate desired.
From the number OF charming young
ladies in the contest interest promises
to become great and there will be
something doing during the rest Of
the winter.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01
Vote Fayors Co. Agent
Big Stone County Commissioners
Learn Ratio is 4 to

Farmers over in Big Stone county
are unanimously in favor of securing
an agricultural agent for the county
according to referendum vote taken
by the county commissioners who state
the agent will be employed upon the
face of the returns. So far the
commissioners have not favored the
idea. fearing public sentiment was
adverse to the proposition. A few
days ago slips were placed in all
the banks Of the county with re-
quest that the bank officials secure
a vote upon the matter of EMPLOYING
a county agent. The returns ran
about four to one in favor of the
movement. The Graceville Enter
prise has this to say about it:
"The county commissioners are
taking a sort of referendum on the
County Agricultural Agent PROPOSE
tion. having circulated slips amongst
the banks of the county, on which
farmers are requested to state whether
or not they wish the commissioners to
secure an Agricultural Agent for the
coming year. So far as we have beer
informed the vote has been about -four
to one in favor of having the agent.
In fact. it is somewhat surprising ,thst
the Commissioners would not appreci.
ate the desirability. of the county
agent. without going to this means te
get vote on it.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01
Firemen to Make Merry

The annual ball to be given by the
Morris fire department has been an
nounced to take place at the armory
on Friday evening, Jan. 8. The
news of this social event wi be re-
ceived with a great deal of pleasure
by those who love to dance and expect
to go.
The local fremen have a reputation
for successful entertainments of this
kind and they are sparing no efforts
to make the next dance eclipse all
the rest Watzke's orchestra has
been engaged for the occasion. Tic
kets will be on sale tomorrow and the
firemen are looking for brisk de.
mand.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01
New Brrber Shop

wish to announce to my friends
and the people of Morris in general
that have opened new barber shop
and will use floor space in connection
with the Better Pool Hall where l
will be pleased to meet you all. 1t
shall be my constant aim to give GUS
toners frst-cIass service and do the
job quickly without long waits.
Your patronage is respectfully soli-
cited.
adv. Chas. Miller.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01
Paragraphs About Yoursefl. and Other People

Landlord HOLMAN spent several
days in Minneapolis last week. return
ing to Morris Christmas day.
Eastern Star ladies added new
members to the lodge Wednesday
evening and had the usual good time
following the secret work.
Nh. and Mrs. j. P. Cowan, of
Minneapolis. are New Year guests at
the home of their daughter and SON
in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Siverts,
Jr.
Oscar Hegsvold left Sunday even
ing fer trip TO his native country,
Norway, where he will spend about
three months. His destination is
Christiania.
Miss Emma Peterson, milliner,
went to Minneapolis Christmas day to
spend a couple of weeks with friends
and to purchase a stock of spring
millinery
James DeWane arrived from Wolf
Point, Mont, one day last week and
will remain for ali indefinite period.
His mother is now at the Starbuck
hospital where she has been quite i'll
but is now recovering.
. AL. and Harry Nelson were among
those from here who spent Christmas
at Glenwood and took in the festivities
at the municipal Christmas tree.
They say the affair was grand sue
cess and that several thousand people
witnessed the program.
Richard Quilliam came down from
his homestead claim near Rheme, N.
D., last week and will spend few
days ia Morris. He states crops were
fairly good in his section of the
country last fall, and new settlers
are coming in large numbers.
Mike Griffith arrived here last week
lEUtu west OULCUtu W SPcuu TIC uOAA~
days with his mother, Mrs. Patrick
Griffith, sister Katherine and broth
ers James and Frank. Mike looks
hale and hearty and has the usual
happy greetings for all his friends.
A little love romance begun in this
city year ago ended in court house
marriage last Monday when Edward
Tracy, of Sioux City, and Miss Rosa
Birkhoffer, daughter of F. Birkhoffer
whose home is FIVE miles north of the
city, were married. Judge StengeI
spoke the magic words which made
the young couple happy. MIR. and Mrs.
Tracy have gone to Sioux City where
the groom is engaged in'the restaur-
ant business. A year agoahe was ern-
ployed in The Mickalseheek T Cafe il
MorTis.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01

Archie Stone Jr. is planning busi-
ness trip to the twin cities next week.
Paul Putnam returned Monday from
brief but pleasant visit with his
uncle at Darlington. N. D., where he
spent Christmas.
Phillip Stone left yesterday for his
home at Keewatin after a pleasant
visit with friends and relatives in
Morris.
Miss Mary Behl, who has been
making Morris her home for some
time, left Tuesday evening to spend
two weeks with friends and relatives
in the country.
Mr. and Mrs. C. l. Dolva enter,
tained Mrs. Dolva's cousin. VIM.
Guam, of New London. over the holi-
days. Mr.. Guam returned to his home
Monday.
N. ]. Barnd, who has position as
grain buyer at Chokio, came to Morris
last week to spend Christmas and at
tend family dinner with Mr.. and
MIS-. Peter GaF1ney.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. B. Burpee gave q
Christmas dinner to Mr.. and Mrs.
John House and Mr.. and Mrs. Iewks-
bury and daughter, Miss Leila. The
afternoon was spent in social chat
and "reminiscences.
Mr.. and MRS. A. C. Peck, of De.
troit, Mich, have returned to Morris
and are making headquarters at the
Grand. Mr.. Peck is now in the live
stock business and will remain in
Morris for some time.
Helge Peterson came home last
week to spend the holidays with his
family in Morris. He has recently
finished building contracts at Coswell
and Lidgerwood. N. D., and will be-
gin others as soon as the weather per-
mits.
Mrs. S. A. Lentz returned Monday
from Howard Lake where she spent
Christmas with Mr.. Lentz who is the
station master. MIR. Lentz was in
charge for the Great Northern at this
place UP till short time ago when he
was transferred to Howard Lake. The
family will leave Morris in the spring.
After three weeks continuous
performance perched upon his table
in position after the fashion OF
tailors, NJ. J. Ryhn. the tailor, il
affectionately nursing tender boil on
the left knee. He is now in q
position to sympathize with ene1t Of
the ancient prophets whese,sboil
Affections established the , long dis
tanee record.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01

DR.. W. L. Colyer returned to Min
neapolis Sunday after pleasant
Christmas visit at his parent home
in Morris, Prior to joining the medi-
cal fraternity at Minnes polls Mr..
Colyer was engaged in railroad work
and was the station agent Fere for
year. He as the distinction of hav-
ing conducted railway station bust
ness when he was but sixteen years
Of age. His natural inclination for
medicine soon became overpowering
and he entered a medical college. Af-
ter finishing he located at Minneapolis M
where he is meeting with marked sue
cess.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01
Gave New Year Dance

Messrs. C. L. Voss, A. A. Stone,
1r., j. ]. Kreiss and T. ): Mangan.
four of Morris young social leaders.
rave a delightful dancing party and
,usicaI at Linne's hall last evening
large number of friends.
romptly at twelve o'clock the dance
suspended and the revelers exchanged
lew year greetings. The entertain
lent lasted till an early hour this
morning.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01
Officers Viii be Installed

The ladies of the G. A. R. in this
city will hold the first regular meet
ing at Linne's hell next Tuesday
.vening, Jan. 5, when the newly
Iected officers will be installed.
refreshments will be served and a
social program will follow. All mem
hers are requested to be present.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01
RYAN Made 1O3 Arrests

Up till the first of this week 103
rrests had been made during the
wear in Morris. This il at an average
Of about two arrests per weak and.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01
Want Accounts Settled

Notice is hereby given to all per-
sons knowing themselves indebted to
Ostrem & Son to call at our store and
settle the accounts at once. All ac-
counts remaining unsettled by Jan.
10 will bear ten per cent interest or
left in the hands of a collector. We
trust our friends who have enjoyed
our credit privileges will respond to
this call.
adv. Ostrem & Son.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01

Miss Dora Grove is spending the
weeA with friends at Donnelly.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1915-01-01

Whest reached 81. 16 in Morris yes
terday. n s.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
SKY MARAUDER IN AIRsHAFT
Birds Cling Fearfully to Fire Escape
While Sparrow Hawk Hovers
Near.

A servant maid in an apartment on
the fourth floor of the Victoria, at
Riverside drive and Ninety-seventh
street, opened the kitchen window
Monday morning and wondered why
dozens of sparrows that were hud-
ding on fire escape and window sill
did not take fright and scurry away.
Then she glanced outward and up
ward into the airshaft and discovered
the reason.
A sparrow hawk, sun glinting on its
wings, vas wheeling rapidly high up
in the airshaft, but below the root
level. Occasionally. when the marau-
der's keen eye glimpsed a sparrow
which hadn't taken refuge it darted
like a flash. Twice while the maid
watched the hawk made a capture and
scared out Of the airshaft.
The air pirate worked for about two
hours and disappeared shortly before
noon. but It was at least half an hour
later when the plump, brown spar
rows recovered from the terror caused
by the hawks appearance.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
Continued next weekly
international Anarchy.
From the Saturday Evening Post.

FROM the Evening Post,
Last July there was a thing called I'm
not exactly %deflnable; but, in spite Of
vague and debatable boundaries here and
there, q very solid and definite BODY re-
malned which was presumed to be bind
ing on all civilized nations. And on that
n~ncombatants and neutrals were as
down the street Of his home town "is en-.
titled to rely on the rule that his property
not be taken from him except nv
due process OF aw.
To assume that any belligerent can
change the code Of accepted International
throw the ewhole code into the waste
basket and accept international anarchy.
1t Is to put . neutral In the unhappy 20.
sition of q traveller In Mexico, where the
iirst man he meets with q gun In his
pleases and execute It on the spot.
To say, FOR example, that international
cannot apply to submarines because
they were developed. in their present ef6-
cheney. since the law wal framed, II a.
cogent e. 20 urge that . belligerent would
factory II It could do 40 with the new
OF IN areopl2ne. II 9 nation IL ah-
solved from international law because IL
ID s'nghti1g for tts ltfe.,. theen any At
tempt to sat up International law il only
a!Shts Il iii i aiways dshtins tor .n ia
Neutral nations can no moro afford 20
the world over to belligerents to sot
whatever rules their various exixenoies
dictate than peaceful members Of .
to tho s~truculeAt ones Neutral nations 40
to say to belllgerents: Shoot one
another Il you insist on II: but Won mlsf
shoot away our guaranteed r1ghta.s'
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
Two Boys, a Cow and Two Calves.

SSySJ q w" anu IWO Valves
This is q shart story of how two
Vermont boys, still in their teens,
have made some real money on a thor
oughbred Guernsey. They paid 5000
for the animal when she was two
years old, and as their father was a
banker and they were away to school
a farmer vas induced to keep the ami
NAL for them. They owned the cow
a little over two years and during that
time she had two calves. The boys
found q ready market for the calves
and have just sold the COW, the three
animals having been sold for $525.
The farmer charged them 1925 for
keeping of the stock and other ex-
penses and the boys will net $500
apiece from the transaction. The boys
are quite satisfied with their invest.
ment and incidentally have become
somewhat interested In life upon a
Vermont farm.-Springfeld (Yt.) Re-
porter.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
Prize Definition Of Money.

What is regarded as one of the
best definitions of money was given
by Henry e. Beggs Of Sheffield, Eng.
land. who was awarded a prize offered
by a British weekly for the following
philosophical wisdom:
AN article which may be used as a
universal passport to everywhere ex.
cept heaven and as a universal pro-
WIDER of everything except happiness"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
No Bookworm.

What works on political economy
have you read?"
None" replied Senator Sorghum.
Political economy is a science that
tells you how a government ought to
be run, but it doesn't tell you how to
get the votes that will enable you to
run It,"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
SELF sHAMPooING
With cuticura Soap Is Most Comfort.
Ing and Beneficial. Trial Free.

Especially II preceded by touches
OF Cuticura Ointment to spots Of dan.
drun and itching on the scalp skin.
These supercreamy emollients meet
every skin want as well as every
toilet and nursery want in caring for
the skin. scalp, hair and hands.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, C%uticura. Dept. KY.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-AdY.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
"rwo.way" Masons.

Members of the Chicago Craftsmen
chapter of Operative Masons are Ma
sons in two senses Of the word. They
are bricklayers and stone masons and
r members of the Masonic order.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

The. man who is good at making ex
cuses is seldom able to make good al
anything else.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

It Is said that woman. owing to her
peculiar physical construction. Id UNI
able to jump-sxcept at an offer OF
marriage.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

A woman with small feet may be
vain, but she walks ON her pride.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

But talk isn't cheap when you hire
a lawyer to do it for you.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

About ~one-eleventh OF the area Of
Africa, some 100000 square miles.
still awaits exploration.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

Italy consumes less tobacco per cap.
ita than any other civilized nation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
The Terrible TURK.

There are no old maids in Turkey.
No wonder. then, that country has SO
many unhappy men.-Detroit Times.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

Electricity was first used in a mine
IN 1875. when q Scotch colliery was
lighted with it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

Roumania has a powerful army, well
equipped and trained. The approx
mate war strength is $4,000.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

A New York inventor has patented
a child's mum formed like a doll.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

Electricity Is being successfully used
In France to ripen cheese.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

The man who marries a widow does
not make a mistake.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26
The Limi

What q pessimist he is"
Yes, indeed. Even misery shuns
his company"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-08-26

Leaders q fashion always follow il.