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(£he Morris (^ribiinq.
Morris, Itflnn., Sept. 8I,IS§S.
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correspondents.
KEP I'BLll'A'X TIVKKt.
For Representative to Cougress, 5th DUt.,
C. F. KINDRED,
Of Hrainenl.
For State Senator, 43ml District,
"\VM. II CAMPBELL,
Of Big Stone Count}'.
For Representative,
II. II. WELLS,
Of Stevens County.
The Stevens County Agricultural Society
Xvill never have a truly successful fair until
its ^rounds are fenced and suitable build
ing are erected. Thee two things can
not now be done because ot lack ot means.
An effort is being made on the part of the
society to raise the necessary funds by ob
taining a sufficient number of life members
at rive dollars each. Quite a number of
people have alrea ly joined as lite members
and all others who have the interests ot
Stevens county at heart should do so. If
people will but move in this matter the ag
eivgate of membership fees will soon be suf
ficient to make necessary improvements
and after the fence is made the "gate
money" will no doubt render the society
self support in iose joining for life
will not only aid the society in getting
money at a time when it sorely needs fi
nancial help but they will help themselves
bv becoming united with one ot the perma
nent institutions of ihis prosperous and
growing county. Life memberships too
will be the cheapest in the end because no
payment of yearly dues is required as of
other members.
The Agricultural society needs money.
Life memberships are the means by which
thev hope to secure it and we hope soon to
be ab':C to report lots of them. With the
fair grounds fenced, the racetrack in good
condition, and proper buildidgs for ex
hibits an exposition can be gotten up
worthy the attention of the vast numbers of
people which our increased railroad facili
ties will enable us to bring together here.
The sixth annual meeting of the W. C.
T. U. of Minnesota will be held at Ply
mouth church. Corner of Nicollet avenue
and fth street, Minneapolis on September
26, 27 and 28, 18t2.
Meetings will be held daily for prayer
and consecration. Ma~s meetings will be
held eacli evening. Arrangements are
being made to secure the attendance of
gootfspeakers from abroad.
The AV. C. T. U. of Minneapolis will
entertain all delegates visitors rom other
organizations will be welcome. Lach
Union is entitled to five delegates. Each
delegate must be provided with proper
credentials. St'ite and county officers are
delegates by virtue of office.
All the railroads have agreed to give
the usual twafifths reduction to delegates
excepting the Northern l'acitic and the
St Paul Minneapolis & .V anitoba railroads,
which give rouud trip tickets.
Delegates on arriving in the city will
go directly, to the church—where the
Reception Committee will meet them and
assign their places of entertainment.
out LIT EH
ATI'RE.
Following are given a few exstracts
from the exceedingly interesting and prac
tical sermon preached by Rev, A. J.
Brock, at the M. E. Church, last Sunday
evening
Text 1 Cor. xv 33.
There is a great power in associations
and contact. We are Buseeptable creatures,
imbibing characteristics from eacli other,
uutil we grow to think and act alike, and
some declare to look alike. This is seen
iu nations, communities and families.—
True, much is received through inheri
tance, but not all. Whole nations aud
communities have peculiarities handed
down from generation to generation,
through associations.
This moulding influence is recognized
almost instinctively in society. We can
almost all remember when we received
the chidiugs of our parents for our evil
associations. And we bear with us to
night, perhaps, some of the influence good
or bad, of associations long since dead or
forgotten.
We shudder to think that our children
.must go out along the dusty highway of
life, and join the busy throng of workers
where mighty influences are at work,
which make so much for their weal or
woe, we follow them with oi tears an
prayers, and the advice, "beware of evil
associations."
There are those who peem to be inde
pendent, who think and act for themselves,
upon whom associations have but little
effect. These form leaders, but are ex
ceptions which prove the lule, the
masses are led.
There are mighty results depending on
outside influences, affecting not only the
tlife that now is, but the life to come.—
Mow careful, then, we should be of the
influences we wield,, and that is being
wielded upon us.
In the present age we iive in a world
of communication not only have we
persoual acquaintances to mould us, but
there is a vast literary world about us, iu
which we move.
In this e. I iters and authors become the
teachers of the people we become ac
quainted with them, though we may not
see their form or hear their voice, yet we
become so intimate as to form an estimate
of their character we discuss their merits,
select our favorites, read with avidity all
they write. They become oir pers nal
friends we go to the post office expecting
our periodical or book, as we go to the
depot expecting a friend, aud If it does
not come we are disapointed.
These are the personages we invite to
our homes, to sit down with us at our fire
sides, to commune with us and our fain ilk s,
to tell us the news of the great outside
world, to gossip with us, to commend and
criticise.
To our susceptible natures, how much
care should be exercised in selecting, and
inviting to our homes, these literary com
panions. They talk to us, but we do not
to them we know nothing of them only
as they iiave a mind to tell us we know
nothing of their daily life, or of their faith
or character, and if we did, often they
would be the last persons we should in
vite to come and join our home circie.
Editors and authors are but men and
women. They leave their impression upon
all tliay speak of. Their object is money
making. A large circulation obtains this,
and to obtain circulation, wit, sarcasm, or
redicule is emplo.ed—leveled at any ob
ject that may seize the fancy, even the
minister in the sacred desk is not, exempt.
And in our day the name with "Reverend"
attached to it, when disgracetj, lias a pe­
culiar rhann to draw the fire from the
secular press. Men will stoop to poor
crushct! humanity, aud feud upon the
husks i:(Voided by their fall.
Oh, liow much erne we should exercise
in invi'ing these literary companions into
our homes, to tell to our boys and girls
even, the news of the day. I know ol
large newspapers of which 1 seriously
doubt the propriety of permitting to enter
the home of any christian family That
paper that will champion rum and a fraud,
js not a fit paper to take iuto a family of
children. Newspapers which, under the
guise of being "newsy," gain a large cir
culation upou the '•'manner" in which the
news is written up. The quaint, odd, or
fuuny way in which ciiminals are hanged
or punished, or the funny way In which
some one's character is traduced, whose
publications are but a list of crimes.
Christians should be careful in taking
these papers, that delight to hold up so
much crime before the eyes of their
children.
Then, to, there is much skepticism car
ried into our lio: nes by the press. The
sensual world clamor for greater liberality.
The press in answer to this demand, many
of them, become the cha i.pious of liberal
it}', ami others, while they do not openly
avow this course, praise liberality and
liberal men. Thus the seeds of infidelity,
little by little, are sown, and live to bear
fruit. A single country paper may keep a
whole conn nity steeped iinfidelity.
When we speak of fiction and romance,
or novels, the question may be asked: first,
is it right to read them I answer yes.
I don't believe iu giving all the good
things over into the hands of the devil.—
If 1 cou Id sing that grand old Methodist
hymn, "Am I a Soldier of the Cross," to
"Hail Columbia," or "Dixie," and pro
duce a better effect than any thing else, I
would do so.
There is an element for good in the use
of fiction, and I believe in employing any
thing for the srood of the world. Some of
our greatest works have been works of
fiction, such as Pilgrim's Progress, Para
dise Lost, Pollock's Course of Time, and
many others are pure fiction. But we
must make a distinction, for there is a dis
tinction, as great as day and night, be
tween good and bad literature of this class.
One exalts aud refines, the other degrades
aud causes dissatisfaction. This cheap,
trashy literature floating through the world
is bringing destruction in its wake. I re
member when I stood on the verge of the
precipice of this destruction when a rest
lessness and a longing seized my soul. I
was dissatisfied wiibtny position and con
dition. My humble home was too small
for me. 1 longed to go out in the world,
and make a hero of myself. I don't won
der now, where the great army of tramps
come from. I believe them to be heroes
graduated from the "ten cent novels."
What shall we say of the sensational,
we may say obscene papers, lying every
where in our paths, firing the imagination
and poisoning the minds of the young.
We would that with rum we could put
them into the eternal burning, never, never
more to trouble the earth, as a pestilence
that walketh abroad at naonday.
But there is a class of fictitious literature
that exalts and benefits. It exalts true
man and womanhood with true virtue, and
sometimes draws the soul nearer to its
Qod. remember the first of this kind
that ever came to my hand, it was "John
Halifax, Gentleman," it seemed to revolu
tionize my whole life. I felt that here
was a champion of true manhood appeal
ing to me, and 1 felt Oh! to be such a man.
A lady of culture informed me she had
been led from the low ground of doubt, to
a living faith, by two books known us
novels. Through one of the same books
1 got one of my grandest conceptions of
my holy office. Iut we must not exalt
this without limitation. A caution is
needed we can be intemperate in this
matter, become book worms nid be fit for
nothing else. Head only so much as will
relax the mind and rest it, and give it a
vigorous start in other things. Do not live
to read novels.
Books and papers are our companions.
We are to be known by the company we
keep. "Birds of a feather flock together."
If 1 visit your homes I may learn from the
books and periodicals upon the tables,
what you are in a great measure. 1 learn
your tastes, your likes and dislikes. I may
learn of you from the company you keep.
We judge each other om this stand point.
This being true what must be the con
clusions readied in regard to a large class
of readers, whose literarv selections will
not bear investigation, with credit to the
reader. It sp nks of them, telling of their
nature, and the tendency of their minds.
The country is flooded with trashy
papers. Almost everywhere they are
thrust upon us those tint colored papers,
the pictures of which border so close upon
the obscene that it should bring a blush to
every virtuous man's cheek I am glad
there ?is a reform begining in this matter.
Texas, the "horsethief's paradise," in
former days, has declared by law, thnt
certain sporting and sensational papers
shall not be sold in her borders. Texas
will yet iead some of our model and moral
states in reform.
In conclusion, let me urge upon these
fathers and mothers, he careful of what
your children read, and of what you read
yourselves and may God save us all from
this great immoral pestilence abroad in
our land.'.
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY
JOHN E. WOLFF,
-?a
oo
PAINTER.
Fainting, Graining, Glazin£, Calcimhi
ing, Paper Hanging, and all kinds of
job work done on short notice.
Varnishes, Brushes, Ready Mixed
Paints, White Lead and Oils always
on hand.
Siiop Cr Pacific Ave.
4tf
[NO. A. GILTIKAN.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
Morris, Minnesota.
50
STEVENS COUNTY FAIR.
Coiit/lrte
and Correct Lift of Premium*
Atmrtlctl hy the Ma tiny ft nent of the
Stevens Co. Affrictiltitral Society.
The fair was the principal feature of in
terest last week aud continued through
Thursday aud Friday. The weather was
all that could be desired. Two tents were
erected by Messrs Taisy and Dragoo, oue
of which, during the two days, contained
a creditable display of gardeu vegatables,
corn and grain, while in the other could be
seen numerous, excellent specimens of the
handiwork of the ladies. Stalls were
erected to coutain the stock upon exhi
bition, and iu them were to be seen some
fine horses, colts, cattle and sheep. The
exhibit showed plainly that Steveus county
farmers are giviug stock raising mueh
more of their attention than ever before.
During the first day the attendance was
not large, and the trolling and running
races were the items of greatest iuterest.
Upon Friday, however, people from all
parts of Stevens couuty came pouring in,
and many were preseot from adjoining
counties, making the number present quite
large, aud considerable enthusiasm was
manifested. A glass ball shooting contest
took place at 2 o'clock, and the running
aud trotting races which followed kept up
the general interest. The fair, taking into
consideration the crippled financial con
dition in which our Agricultural Society is
in, was a greater success than many had
dared to expect. Following is a list of the
premiums awarded, for which we are in
debted to W. W. Griswold, secretary of
the society:
LIST OF PREMIUMS AWARDED AT
THE STEVENS CO. FAIR.
SEPTEMBER, 1882.
HIKES OP A1IT10-ES AUD a
Brewster
OF 8TEV-
O ENS.—ss.
In Probate Court.—Special Term, Sept.
15th. 1882.
In the matter of the estate of Wymau Baker, de
ceased.
On reading ard filing the petition of Harriot
Baker, of the town of Stevens, representing
among other things that. Wyman-Baker, late of
said comity, on rhc 14tli day of .Tune. 1882. at
St. fa ill. Minnefcfa. died intestate, and being a
resident of this county at the time of his death,
leaving goods, chattier and estate within this
county. and that the said petitioner is the widow
of said deceased, aud praying that administratis
of the said estate: be to her granted.
It is ordered that said petition be heard before
the Judge of this Court. 011 Friday. October 6th,
188-2. nt 10 o'clock A. M.. nt Alorris in said connty
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given
to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons
Interested, by publishing a copy of this order for
three successive weeks prior to said day of hear
ing. in the Morris Tribune, a week1 y newspaper,
printed and published at Morris 111 said county.
Dated at Morris, the 15th day of September,
1882. By the Court..
HEZEKIAH BRAGG.
2313 udge of Probate.
Am't,
cu Am't,
COMPETITORS. AXIXALS..
Dep. A.—Home*.
A 15 Steadman Stallion over 3 ys 1st
It Perkius
Stallion over 3 ys
2nd 5
K Murphy 2 [it 5
Carrington Phelps Jrood Mare 1st 8
A li Audersou Hare colt, 3 yrs 2nd S
U Stanton iraft team 1st 10
same Slid 6
!0
E W Leonard Bents' road horse 1st
6
!0
Sutherland 2nd 5
W Morris Carriage team 1st 10
A Wellington
Carriage team
2nd
\Y Alorris (Jolt 4 months old
Dep. B—Cattle.
1st 2
5
\Y Morris (ersey bull 1st 5
X) Smith Bnll 2nd 5
l)\v Watson Milch cow 1st 5
11S Johnson
». ..
2ud 3
3
Pushor Steer 1st
3
3
same Heifer *2 yean old 1st 3
same
Heifer *2 yean old
2nd 2
w Watson 1 1st 3
11 Pushor 2nd 2
same Bull calf 1st 3
W Watson 2nd 1
I{ Richardson Calf 1st. 3
A Williams Yoke of oxen
•Dep. ('—Class 1.
1st 5
Hogs.
A Taieey Boar 1 yeartold 1st 4
same Sow 1 1st 4
W Stone & Co Sow over 1 year 1st 4
Smith Pen of pigs
Closx 2—Sheep.
1st 4
II Stanton Cotswold buck St 4
Warren Par idsoli Buck 2nd 2
Dtp. n—Tovltry
2
A Taisey prPlymouth rock 1st 1 50
Roy Stoue
prPlymouth rock
2nd 50
A 11 Taisey dark Brahmas lPt i no
Roy Stone light 1st 1 50
Mrs II Moore buff Cochins 1st 1 50
A Taisey ch'ks 2nd 50
same pat'g tst. 1 50
same
t» 1st 50
Carrington Phelps white leghorns 1st 1 50
John Borriil brouze turkeys 1st 1 50
same' 2nd 50
James Baldwin Rouen ducks 1st 1 50
same
2nd 50
Dep.E. Tegefabh
II S Johnson early rose potatos 1st 50
Torpey btautv of hvbron 1st 50
8 lleatl\ Eiif-'li^h fluke 1st 50
Smith Carrots 1st 50
II W Stone & Co Turnip beets 1st 50
W Davidson yellow onions 1st 50
Brewster Burbunk seedl'g
let
potatoes let 50
Smith vegetable displ'y
1st 3 00
vegetable displ'y
Class 1—Fruit.
O A Bakke
21 2 00
Class 1— Fruit.
O A Bakke Siberian Crab
Dep. F.—Grain.
1st 1 00
Richardson Corn 1st 2 00
W Morris 2d 1 00
.i i) Brewster Oats 1st 2 00
A Taieey white Russian 2d 1 00
W Stone & Co white dent Cora 2d 1 00
same yellow 2d 1 00
Smith Wheat 1st 2 00
2d 1 00
Dep. G— Dairy
Brewster
Dep. G— Dairy
Mrs Richardson
Product*.
Mrs Richardson Butter 1st 00
8 Johnson 2d 4 00
W Hancock
11
W Hancock
8d 3 00
Mrs Richardson Gingerbread
Class 'i-Preserrs
Mrs Richardson
Mrs Richardson Organ cover, ap
plique work 2d 1 00
ume Cotton knit Tidy
hy lady 82" yrs 1st 1 50
sane guilt by a girl
1st
years old 1st 1 50
Rev A Brock Rag Carpet 1st 2 50
Mrs 11 Pnslior Heartn Rag 1st 1 00
Mrs Perkini
1
Smith Burpee tomatoes 1st 50
W Chapin
Wil'ie Baldwin
W Rohne
\V RoUp
X-
Dep. IT—Class 1
Bread and Cake.
1st 50
Mrs Richardson Currant Jelly 1st 50
W Stone Strnwb'ry pres'vs 1st 5ft
same Itnspb'ry 1st 50
8 A Peek Blackb'ry 1st
C/iisk -j—Pickles.
Mrs Richardson mixed Pickles 1st 50!
Mrs Richardson
Dep. J—House
hold wan iifar/'r*
50
Mrs Sutherland lop cabin Quilt 1st 1.50
game Cliild'squilt knit
by lady 82 yrs old 1st 1 50
Mrs Richardson Quilt by lady 82V5
1st
yrs oltl 1st 3 00
Mrs Richardson Organ cover, ap
plique work 2d
Heartn Rag
Mamie Twambly
Mrs FSbipheru
Perkius Oage of Birds 1st. 1 00
0 Smith Savoy Cabbage 1st 50
same St.Paul tomatoer 1st 50
O A Bakke Tomatoes Jd 25
same Transparent cral 1st 50
same Ruta Hagas 1st 50
same Drum h'd cab'gi 1st 50
same Wutermellons 1st 50
same crookn'ck squash 1st 50
same Cucumbers 1st 50
18
•id no
1 Lenora Pushor^ Knit lace collar 1st 1 Off
.John Richards Hearth Rug 1st 1 50
Mrs S 1) Heath 9i lk embroidery 1st 1 50
Dep. K
1st
Kenner & Moore Building brick
finest
1st 2 00
Dep. h—Miscell
avt-ous.
Hair wrea»h 1st 50
Mamie Twambly
Mrs FSbipheru Fancy work tst 1 00
same Sofa i'illow 1st. 50
same Tr.rkish Rug id 50
Mrs 8 A Peek Worsted wreath 1st 1 50
enrly amber cane 1st 50
W Chapin
Wil'ie Baldwin Coop Pigeons 1st 1 00
Murphy Ruta Bagaa 2d 29
S Heath Cabbage 1st 50
same
Cabbage
2d 35
W Davidson winter Radish 1st 50
K Heath Peppers 1 St 50
John Borril! Celery 1st 50
sam e Sunflowers(O W 1st 50
John Richards' Draft Horse
1st 1 00
D«)t. Al—Clots 1.
Trotting—S mln.
1st
Trotting— S mln.
1st 30
S Judson 24 15
S Larson Sd 8
Class 8-7:45 3
\V RoUp 1st 40
\V RoUp
Class %-Rimning
1st 15
CPhelp*
Class %-Rimning
1st 15
II s Judflon 2d 10
w Sutton 1st 15
White
fop.N-Glati
2d 10
fop.N-Glati
BaU shooting.
BaU shooting.
W Vanghan
1st n
Grand Raffle.
A good tenm of horses, wltli
•new harnesses, will be raffled nt the
Farmers' Hotel, in Morris, on Saturday
evening. 8eptember 23,1882. Number of
tickets, 275 Price, only $1.00 each.
Tickets for sale at the Metropolitan
Saloon at the Central House, and at the
Farmers' Hotel. Now is the time for yotf
to "catch on." It Aitgust Seageb. v
18
New Hulls!
We have just received the
Largest and most complete stock
of goods ever brought to Morris,
which we offer at
Prices which defy competition.
Special attention is called to our immense
stock of ladies'
Cloaks and Dollmans,
Notions and Dress Goods.
WOLFF & WELLS.
A FULL LINE OF
Doors, Sashj Blinds, Windows,
Lath, Shingles, Pickets,
Mouldings, Etc.
ALWAYS ON HAND.
We Are Now Receiving Our Fall Stock of
Lumber, and Will Sell as
Cheap as the Cheapest.
E. J. Jones & Son,
Morris, Minn,
ffjj NEW BILLIARD |pMXTy
MORRIS, MITTIT.
"WHIST OB1 IMIKTITEIA.I'OX.IS.
YOTTR PATRONAGE IS SOLICITED.
J. BERKIM, Proprietor
A. P. KRON & CO.,
Dealers In
A FULL LINE OF
Groceries, Dry Goods, Boots and Shoes,
Clothing Hats and Caps always on han*.
Prices LOWER THAN the LOWEST FOE CASH.
8CANDIAVILLE,! CYRUS!
MINK,
3
Hardware,
Hard and Soft Goal,
Dealers In
LUMBER,
Staple and Fancy
GROCERIES,
Soots and Shoes Flour & Feed
The Celebrated Jackson Wagons Also Schur
meier Wagons. The J. Thompson & Son's
Norwegian Plow, best plow made*
scour in most difficult Soil. Hoi-
lings worth Hay Rakes. Tin
Roofing Tin and Wooden
Eaves- Spouts Pumps
Chins,
Tinware,
Wood and Coal Stores,
Doors, Sash, Blinds, Mouldings,
ETC.
FTTRZDsTITTTiR, E3
Of All Kinds
Wool and Hair Mattresses Spring Beds.
breech and muzzle
loading Revolvers and
Muskets Lamps of
All Descriptions.
ALL AT BOTTOM PRICES.
JL.T THE OXjX STAND.
Morris, Minnesota.