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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
From Udolpho.

For Inc transcript.
Last Friday, about four o'clock in
the afternoon, there appeared in the
West a dark heavy cloud and low NUT
tcr;ng thunder was heard in the dis
tancc IS the warming Of a coming storm.
Little did We think there was to be a
mighty and sudden inuudation of the
whole Of the Upper Valley of the Co.
dar River, but such wa, the case. The
rain commenced to fall moderately,
about S o'clock in the evening, of the
18th inst, and kept on steadily for
halfor thrce-quartcrs of an hour, and
then s|:sckcncd for few minutes as
though, it were Going to stop, but alas,
it Was only to take new start. Sid
denly there came mighty rush ofwind
accompanied by red lightning, and
then mighty outpouring Of water
not il drops but inshccts, a, though the
great reservoir of Hca7cn was opcncd
! upon the earth. 1t continued i'll this
way until about 3 o'clock in the morn
ING, at which tiulc it again s!acscncd
somewhat but continued raining until :
o'clock when it stopped. Then came the
foaming waters, rushing down the
sloughs to the River, raising it rapidly
until about o'clock p. H., on Satur-
day at which time it had gained its
highest stage which was about Is feet
above the low water mark.
Of course it did great deal Of dam
age; ovcraowing fields of grain that had
been cut, floating the grain away; other
fields that were not cut were leveled to
the ground. Cornfelds, too, were stan
ding under water; but We are in hopes
as it has cleared off and fair prospects
for drying weather, that the damage
done to grain may be less than antici-
pated. UDoLpHo.
Aug. 18th, 1869.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
THE RAILROAD DACCrDENT-DEATH

THE RAILROAD ACCIDENT-DEATH
OF TIE FJEENAS.--As VIC anticipated,
Patrick O'Connors, the fireman on the
dummy engine, who was SO seriously in
jured b. the accident on Thursday eve
ming, did not survive his injuries many
hours. lie died yesterday morning a
few minutes after one o'clock. Death
was relief, as he suffered greatly.
Nr. Page, the engineer, is doing Gnc-
", and lie is in excellent spirits. con-
s::dcriny his terrible injuries. His les
was ampltaicd by DIS. Murphy & War
ton, on Thursday evening. and his arm
set, which Was badly fractured at the
elbow joint. lie is receiving the best
Of care at the Sisters Hospital, and
there is no doubt Of his recovery, with
all anputatcd leg and ssifEencd arm.
His wife and child arrived from Man
kato by thc evening, train, and are with
llim.-St. Paul Flower,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

The Eleventh Annual Republican
State Convention will be held at St.
Paul on Thursday. the ninth day Of Sop
t,mbcr, \. NJ. 1860, for the purpose OF
nominating candidates fer the Iollowin:"
State officers to be filled 1T the next Gen
cral Election. viz:
Chict Justice Of the Supremc Court;
Governor
Iirutcnant Governor;
Secretary Of State;
Attorney Gencral;
Auditor Of State
state Treasurer
Clerk Of the Supreme Court.
The ratio Of representation as deter
mincl by the last State Convention, j.
based upon the Presidential vote, and
entities the several counties to the fol-
lowing apporticnmcnt:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
A Snake Story.

A Mcekcr county correspondent
sends Us the following snake story illus
trutive Of the courage Of our frontier
wo.ncn
"a few days ego a huge rattlcsnakc
crawlcl into the house Of Mr.. l.. p.
Burnett, settler living four miles east
Of Forest City. lie made his visit
about noon while the men were out at
work some distance from home on the
prairie. 1'he female occupants Of the
house, consisting; Of Mrs. Burnett and
her daughter Nelly, = young lady about
- years old, were Of course dread}u'ly
CHARMED aid bcSta hasty retreat. With
true frontier coura3c, however, they de-
tcrnincl to attack, aud il possible, slay
the dangerous intruder. So a-nlin:
themselves with long poles, they re-
. turned, cautiously entering the room
His snaEzcs|iip in the mean whilo was
making himself at home generally,
crawling around the room, under the
bed, &c. On seeing them, he hisscd
and shook his rattlcs fcar1ully, but ull-
dauutcd they piled their vcapons.-
Finally Mrs. B. succeeded in pinlling him
against the wall while Nelly cave the
Finishing strokes. lie was over three
feet in length, and two and q half inch
cs through his thickcst part. Readers
will take notice that if We have rattle
snakes out here we have plucky wo-
men" ."-Ircss.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
Till's" Reply to "Criticism by a
T eacher."

= Va IiAo A'"AsSiApss
In your issue of last week l noticed
an article entitled "Criticisms on Till,
by Teacher" which would more ap-
propriate]y have appeared under the
caption of "a wretchcd Attempt at
Wit" Wadciny through perhaps
quarter Of column Of unintelligible
nonsense, we arc enabled to discover
that in our article in the Register Of the
week previous, upon the State Line
Teachers Association, our very astutc
critic thinks he has found two errors,
and doubtless thinking it might be the
occasion Of some little sport, he forth
with resoloes to proclaim to the world.
Owing to our being unfamiliar with
names in that locality, and partly to the
indistinctness of pronunciation on the
part of the President Of the meeting.
our notes were made to read "Miss' in
two places where our critic ayers we
should have placed Mrs" Also per-
hars from similar reasons, he claimed a
post of honor was conferred upon Mr..
Adam St. John, by us instead of the
rightful parsonage, Mr.. Andre St. John.
We certainly were unconscious Of
having, in our article, dirorccd any law
fully married couples, and if our critic
is correct in his allegations, we trust
said "Scholma' 'ams'' will accept our
apology.
We are unwilling to admit, however,
that We were in error regarding the ap-
pointmcnt of Reader, as our notes, "ta-
ken upon the spot" read unmistakably
ADAM.
Trusting that the errors which have
so exercised friend "Cicero:" causing
him to indulge in such wild flights Of
fancy, AID calling from his pen such
extravagant bursts Of ''hifalutin," will
be satisfactorily decided at the next
meeting of the Association, and hoping
that the next meeting may be as largely
attended as its predecessor, 1 remain,
Respectfully,
E'Till."
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
County Convention.

No call has yet been made in this
County for a convention to elect dele
gates to the State Convention to be b cid
September 9th. An effort has been
made by the Chairman Of the Central
Committee, S. Il. Gum Esq, to harmo-
nizc the discordant elements Of the par
ty as to this call, but as yet with little
success. The opposing faction refuse
to join in the call except upon very un-
reasonable terms. We presume that a
call will appear next week from some
source.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
MINNESOTA lVI:NaS.

Wv" ""r'hHUlt NrI""'"" ''!'S
of having seen san pie of winter wheat
from the crop Of MI. Franklin Hanks,
who resides in the western part OF the
county, near Watcrville. The berry is
white and plump, and weighs over C2
lbs to the bushel, and the yield was over
81 bushels to the acre.
Tho lands sold by the St. Paul and
Sioux City Railroad Company, at their
agency in Mankato, during the month
Of July, amount to $500 acres. The
average price per acre WAS about S.
total SIS, 900.
AS an evidence Of the immense num-
bcr Of agricultural implements sold in
this city wc have only to state that
the one firm Of Buxton & Silshcc have
sold, within the past year, $40 rcapcrs
10 thrcshcrs, and 500 sccdcrs. There
arc four other retail dealers in town,
all of whom do an extensive business
Owotonna Journal.
We learn that the Jancsvillc depot,
on the Winona and S.. Peter r@i'roal
hes been located about one mile west
Of the old village, and about thirteen
miles west Of Wascca. Building lots
arc now in demand, and thrifty town
will no doubt spring up there. II. D.
baldwin is preparing to build hotel
and other buildings will mediatcly
follow.
TIE NcGregor Times states that ut a
recent meeting Of the directors OF the
milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad Com
pany, it was decided to erect a railroad
bridge across the Mississippi at Nc:
Gregor. This project has been talked
Of for some months past, and of its con-
summation there can be no doubt
Meantime, VIC in Winona are tagging
Misunderstanding the combined conse'
quences of our own folly and the un.
warranted delay Of those who have the
railroad interests Of the city in their
kceping.-Winona Weekly Republican
IT appears from the following item,
which we clip from the McGregol
Times, that South McGregor is to have
a railroad brid GO:
Conformation is in the city that Gen,
Lawler has returned from attending 9
meeting of the Milwaukee & St. Paul
Railway Directors, recently held in
New York, and he states that the Com.
pany have decided to bridge the Miss
issippi at or a little below our CITY,
If this be confirmed, we may an.
ticipatc active times soon. We await
further reports before exercising toe
much enthusiasm. If "a fixed fact, the
railway buildings will come here with
the train, depot, etc.
The La Crosse Lcotler is the name
of a newspaper, edited and published
by Lutte A. Taylor, Joseph. S. Elwel
and Horace A. Taylor, who together
form very strong team, both as to ed
itorial capacity and business ability
It is understood that they are under
! the patronage and reflect the smiles o1
Gen. G. C. Washburnc, representative
in Congress of the Sixth Wisconsin
! District, which comprises the slope 0!
! the St. Croix Valley, and all Of Wis
consin that lies west Of the Wisconsin
! river. Seymour Of the La Crosse Re
publican grccts the new comcrs will
hot shot and shell, charging that the
! paper is a protcge of "Brick" Pomcroy
The radicals in> that section of our sistcl
State seem 10 have very nice littl'
family quarrel Of their own, in which
VIC wish them much success and NOR
of it.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
REAL ESTATE APP: ECIAYION.-Tht

REAL ESTATE APP. EcIATIoN.-Thc
rar.l;!y with which real estate is a,lyan-
cine in this city is illustrated by trans
action which ,o"k place recently. Mr..
". s. Wright, Of the firm Of Eohrcr &
Wright, bought ten acres Of ground be
yond the residence Of Mr.. j. G. Bur
bank, Summit Avenue. The price
paid is reported to have been just ten
times what the property cost four years
ago. That may look somewhat cxay'
gcratcl but its parallel is to be found in
transactions which occur almost every
day. In four years we predict that the
ten acres referred TO above will readily
sell Cor ten times the price just paid 1ol
them BY Mr.. Wri3ht.-Ircss.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
County CONVENTION BY tht

COUNTY CONVENTION By the
call it will be seen that the Con-
vention will be held at lIantorvllle on
the 9Th. Of September. It should have
been placed at an earlier day: SO that
the people could take time to select del
egates, and thus have direct voice ir
the matter; and now, though The con-
vention will come in busy time, the
people in all parts Of the county should
max an effort to see that their respec-
tive towns are representa- By delegates
ofthctr oscn choosing. Lei no caucus
be packed by oily-tongucd dcmagosucs.
The foundation of good nominations is
vested in the people. IF they have any
interest il the nominations, they will
take time to attend the primary meet
inss.-Dodgo Co. Republican.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

JOHNSON & BRO. arc selling
their stock of Boots, Shoes and
Ready-made Clothing at First
Cost to make room for other
departments of their trade.
May 18th, 1860.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
NITY BAKERY.
j. II. TMcCLENTIC,

Wishes to inform the pnbic that at his ba
kcry on Mill Street may be found everything
that is usually kept in a fast class Bakcry.
He manufactures and keeps constantly on hand
Agcncral assortment Of plain candies. Farm
e,s and others will find this desirable place
to obtain lunch as he intcndsito pay, particular
sttsption to this branch Of business.
iWW Street, dustin, Mtnn.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

Great reduction in prices at soulc's. Clo-
sing out sale of all Summer Dress Goods
at prices way down. Scotch Ginghams only
3Qc per yard. A now stock Of Lawns just re-
ceiyed to DO closed out at zoe per yard. ALI
to be found at 6oules' and no humbug.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

.OUn unusually large amount Of cor
rcspondencc and local matter this week
accounts for the small amount of edi-
torial matter.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

THREE MEN DROWNED ATTnF FALLS.
Tho following dispatch from Mime
apolis, Aug. 14th, to the $: Paul l''ess
says: This morning at lla!;p past eleven
a temporary bridge which was thrown
across the edge Of the falls for the ac-
cormodation Of workmen engaged upon
the Improvement now in progress, was
carried away by huge log which came
down the river and struck the support
on Which the bridge rested. Three
mcn-one Of them, Miles Shearon, an
other workman, and the other a
stranrer-wcrc standing on the bridge at
the time and though the parties who saw
the log coming, shouted to them to get
off the bridge: they did not hear the
warming, and were prccipitatcd with the
fragile bridge into the boiling cataract.
Only one Of them were seen afterwards
and he moment aitcrward was struck
by piece Of the floating timber from
tic bridge, and he too Disappeared
A large party was occupied during the
afternoon in searching for the dead
bodies. but up to seven o'clock thus
evening they had been unable to find
any Of them.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

r 0. OF G.. 1.-THE LANSING
J Lodge No. $50, I. O. G. T., meets every
Friday evening, at Templars Hall.
J. Z. ROBINSON. w. c. T.,
W. BENTLY, W. S.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
ALL O. X.

The oil 0. X. Barber is now in tho town 0
Austin and will remain with you. He is ready
% do work in his line Of business.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
A Disastrous StOrm-The Cram
I.,,n,> Rally DAMAGED.

A Disastrous Etorm-The Grain
Crop Badly Damaged.
A heavy rain storm swept over this
State and Iowa on Friday night, follow
ed by high wind which prostrated
much of the standing grain in this Vi
cinity. In Dakota county whole fields
were swept down by the wind. In
Cottage Grove less damage was done
by the winds than by the torrents Of
rain which beat the grain down in
every direction. A great deal Of wheat
which had just been cut and not shock
ed was, of course, thoroughly soaked,
and will be much damaged. The cool
northerly wind since prevailing, will help
to dry the soil, and probably the reap
ers will be enabled to resume operations
on Monday.
Owing to the fact that, for some rea-
sons, the wires would not work last eve
ming, VIC were unable to ascertain from
our correspondents the extent Of the
damage; but advices from the country
along the leading railway lines would
indicate that worst effects Of the storm
were experienced in this vicinity.
The rain was very heavy in Northern
Iowa and Southern Minnesota, and the
wheat fields in tho low lands of Mower
county were submerged yesterday
But out informants noticed but little
prostration Of the grain.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

that can't help but satisfy al who call on him
for work. lie will DO found at the sign OF
-. x. Won Mil st. f. PAINE.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
7 J. HAYES E. BRO,
q. WATCHMAKEhS, & &JEWELERS,

y
q. WATCHMAKERS, G. &JEWELERS,
Mt*" Street, dustin, Minn
Dealers in
J w e1ry, Watc hos,
LOCKS, FANCY GOODS, MUSICAL IN
tSTRU UNI ENTS, VIOLIN ANDGUlTAR
STRINGS, &C., 90.
~ Repairing done with dispatch and W warrant-
Cash paid for Old Gold and Silver. a7ly
Farmers, oaa you afford to pay sirtcen
3vi,ars at one " two months credit for milk
safe when you can buy ono for TWELVE OF
THIRTEEN dollars cash at
HOPKINS 4 FERSALD, Dealers in Furniture
BcJAing, etc., Austin MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

4 RCHITECT AND BUILDER.
IA GEO. JOHNSON would respectfully an
nounce to the citizens Of Austiu and vicinity
that he is now prepared to attend to all orders
in his line. Drafting done and estimates made
on short notice. Will take contracts and erect
buildings ofal descriptions. Charges reasona-
Bile and satisfaction guaranteed. Shop on Bridge
street, Austin, Minnesota. 3Stf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

T1OR SALE.-A One Story Framed
] House lSx2l, well built, good well Of soft
water, stable, &C., with two lots, situated in
the pleasantcst part Of town, in Parker d
Browns addition. For terms cPquiro at this
Office, or ON the premises.
52tf II. l.. PERCIVAL.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

back pew, and shout, Go for him Eye
Fcniam."
Miss ..;ciiiic 4. Livingston OF Frank
forl, who has been away from homo
teaching, Is at home on a short visit.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

AUSTIN & Richardson sell goods
below Austin newspaper quotations. 10
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

DR. w. L. HOLLISTER, Physi-
IL eian and Surgeon, Office ut his residence,
Lansing, MINI. n6-tl
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

KLalr Dres<;"3. XTr Dwiny, IShavi
uu'! H4tr Cutiry
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

PRUF j. II. JOHNSTON, r,,.:,
MMs d, I: M.iHlA !; l,,1%M nG9hlTTAk' comm;,tse.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

W7AGONS!
w The Fon du Lac .Wagons-thc best
finished Wagons ever made: Also the Chicago
Wagons-tho Strongest and most durable
Wagons in use,
These wagons are made of the best seasoned
timber, and Warranted to give satisfaction.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

TANNING MILLS!
IL The Prairie du Chen Tanning Mill, has
the latest invention for cleaning Seed Wheat,
which has no equal. It has a separate spout
expressly for that purpose. The cheapest in
use.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
DLOUGH FACTORY.
LEROY BUSINESS CAIs DS.

TASWELL HOUSE.
~ ID. CAsWELE4, Proprietor.
Cor. Main & broadway, Leroy, Mimi.
GOOD STAELING ATTACHED.
v2n1v1
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

TRASK'S HOTEL,
l. j. +, TEASK,, P..oprietor,
i4ERGT, MINNESOTA.
EeGttcd, Rcfurnished and good. Livery. Board
by the day or week. v2n2yl
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

TORBITT & ALLEN-Dcnlcrs in
OHcavy IL Shelf Hardware. Stoves, Tinwarc,
House Furnishing Goods, &c.
Corner Main Street. & Broadway, Leroy,
MINI, loft
MASON Il EDES-Dcalcrs in Up-
~ holstcrcd and Common Furniture.
Main st.. Leroy, Alinn. loft
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19
;9stowrrCp .Tran5fript


AUSIN, MINI, AUGUST 10Th, 1869.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

THRESHING MACHINES!
L. THE MASSLLLION, o. THRESHER
which is acknowledged by all to be the most
perfect machine in use, and has q worldwide,
reputation of being superior to any thresher
ever manufactured. It has all the latest i'm
provcments, many Of which have been added
the present season.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1869-08-19

DEAru OF Hon. THos. G. JONES.
"A special telegram from Ano!,:, Aus
18th, to tho St Paul Dispatch, says:
Hon. Thomas G. Jones died at his res
idencc this morning, about 8 o'clock, in
an apoplcctic fit. he lay for seven
hours unconscious. lie was taken
about 9 o'clock last night. lilo had
just returned from pic mic at Lake
George.
The New York herald., 1869-06-15

LNMPIRR RINK-"REFRI0ERAT0R."
The largest and coolest place OF amusement IN America
Go there tonight be comfortable and the best variety
perfoms in America.
The WATSON BROTHERS perform their original act, The
greatest feat known 10 gymnasts,
THE THREE FLYING MEN OF THE AIR,
In which Thomas passing from hands hands,
pec soersau In mid air In this great act the Watsono
without rivals.
Mnstrels, Dancing, Burlesque and Comic Songs, &C.
Admission rs cents. Reserved seats, 70 cents
The New York herald., 1869-06-15
AMUsEMENrs.

L
Eur1r1nx syySgF THEATRE. -.
l. Bsnedst Stag. Manager IL coioas. Musical director
SPLENDID ooxsrsstI5y IssT WEEK.
TIE rwo eyEkss oS SPESH BotfFE
sEssS ssE$ss$ ss$$ssssIIsss: ss$$ssssIIss$s::
oossT9Fssf SppEsnxcMsr g II hSsJ nsgocEs
"a "a PEsIcI,9LE PEsIIca9LE.
IA pFsieHoLE.
pEscLAuzAs 'N"'0"oIA IRxA
PIet;iiLLo, A"0 rnE STREET SINGER
,sss. sgssssA' ~ rrss, fss,..
IRaA, QUEEN OF SONG, iRSA.
pEscLAvzAs, QUEEN o. COMEDY. pEscLsyzAs,
D5istis{THs bEstisTsss, DIESEL ERsssScstfAETSss' EIs,
pEscLAuzAsb sbrsc, .r, DEscLAuzAs.
IRMA AND pEscLAUzAs
FAMOUS Ssis SEsIiHfBsfsf B1Esf r. TROUPE
oaiaIs1G III sgfsie'I cascas, isss
GRAND BALLET bHivsRrrssExrSr.
sn a q. M y scy' one, n S ss s.s a. m
FsrH AyEsgF yEsSER TsEATsE. sEAsSs. COMMENCING
NThRtx fhR c6SPSkY 9psE ~
SELWYN'S THEATRE, BOSTON
AND MISS LIZZIE PRICE,
Of the Arch Street. Philadelphia TIE opening bill VIII be
DORA AND BLACK EYED SUSAN.
Particulars Ia future Advertisements.
WOODS MUSEUM. SUMNER SEASON
W TWO PERFORMANCES DAILY.
Family circle. 30 children, Is cens general adis-
sion, 60 cents, which Include all the Museum Curioses
Every aftefnoop. The world renowned
GREGORIES
In thef marvellous Acrobatc and Gymnastic Feas Nina
t1rs Circus Revolving Globes Quadrpe Bars Crystal Pyra
mids and Comic Pantomime. A family entertainment
EVERY EVENING AND SATURDAY MATINEE.
Grand combination Of
HOOLEY's MlNSTREL's,
comprising the entire from his Opera House, Brook
lyn, and the GREGORY FAMILY, in their nimtable
formances.
The New York herald., 1869-06-15
WARD TO MANAGERS,

CAHD TO MANAGERS
For sale-An the magnificent Scenery, gorgeous Cos
tunes and elaborate Properties Appointments
apperanirg 20 the production OF Robnson Crusoe"
presented At Woods Museum
Il not disposed OF PRIOR to July ensuing, arangemente
will be entered into with for Its In connections
with dramatic organization under special engagement,
Address GEORGE WOOD or SAMUEL COLvILLE Woods
Museum.