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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

The annual meeting ofthe Austin Sports
mans Club will be held at the Office of
Crandall & French, on Tuesday evening
,ext at o'clock p. NJ, FOR the purpose Of
.lecting officers for the ensuing year.
LAFAYETTE FRENCH,
Secretary
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

APo1oeEr1c.-In giving the names of
those who took part in singing at the
grounds on celebration day, we omitted
Mr.. Eugene Crane from the list,-an in
advertance which doubtless occasioned
US more regret than it did annoyance to
the sighted party. A newspaper notice
is not Of vast consequence usually, but it
sometimes occasions unpleasant feeling,
less for what it does, than for what it
omits. Mr. Cranes valuable aid On the
occasion named, is fully recognized.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

Mr. Jas. J. Dow, late Superb Etendent of
he schools in this city, has removed to
Faribault where he has obtained situa-
ion as instructor in charge of class Of
blind children in the State Institution for
The deaf, dumb and blind.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15
Circus and Nc na1erie.

SCoTT's Circus and Monagerie will'visit
this city in few days. This is acknowl-
edged by the Press everywhere to be the
best Circus on the road this season, as it
is composed of the very best talent to be
engaged in Europe, and this Country
every performer Star. Their advertise
ment will appear in our paper next week
giving a fuller description, also the posi-
tive date. Look out for pictorials and
programme.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

J. TRuEsDELL has just received large in
voice Of Ladies' and Misses fine slippers in all
styles and qualities, and will havea new stock
q dent'si6ns Congress Buckle and Low Shoes
tn day or two. lltf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

We learn from our exchanges that more
than the usual number Of fatal accidents re-
suited from the careless use Of gunpowder, on
the Fourth of July.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

FoUn running horses from Illinois had
,tall room in Corning's barn last Tuesday
light They stopped here expecting to
AXE part in race, but were disappointed
none having been advertised to take
place.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

Tho price Of wheat is advancing consider
.bly. No. 2 was worth $l.134 in Milwaukee
yesterday. and the tendency seems upward,
Nth an increasing foreign demand.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

The Cornet Band delighted the citizens
asst Saturday evening by giving Con-
crt in the Park Should the weather be
air, the boys will repeat the entertain
nent next Saturday.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

,Cowles, Curtis Il Erady's celebrated La
dies, Misses and Gents Fine Shoes are the
best; also the best fitting Shoes in tho market,
and sold by J. Swan, at the closest figures.
Give him q CALL m2.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

Fer Sale.--An excellent chance. T will
sell ny covered carriage and single harness
at such fgurss - to be an object to those who
may wish to buy. F. L. BUCK.
No 1872.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

AUGUSTINE BARRErr picked up on the street
recently, silver watch chain, which tho
owner can have by calling here, proving prop
srty and paying for this notice. 1Stf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

Go to Truesdells and take your choice
ESQ pairs of shoes at 60 cents, worth
100 to $3.50. -s$.. :-. I
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

The little son poor widow living in
MS city, broke one Of his legs yester-
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

Some Of tho residents Of the Second
Ward Of this city may have seen written
call for caucus. signed BY Geo. w. Rob
inson as chairman of the committee. Mr..
Robinson is not a member of the commit
tee, and has no authority to call caucuses.
Public attention is requested to call in
to-days' paper, made by the republican
committee of the Second Ward.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

TIE family Of Judge Jesse Rose, Of this
oily having attended church, and just enter
cd tho carriage to return, when upon starting
the harness broke and tho team became un-
manageable, upset the carriage and broke It
worry badly, burying the occupants in tho
ruins, and then ran away leaving tho debris
in pile in the road. Miraculously. no ono
Of the three persons involved in the wreck
were seriously injured Tho carriage needs
to be substituted by . new one. :4l.s
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

Something should be done to prevent bath
score Of nude men andboys may be seen sny
evening after 2 O'Clock, but few rods below
tho only bridge across which people can pass
to and from the depot. Suck conduct is dis
lracoful to the CITY.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

Messrs. Marston Bros b Lawrence have
ust started their new Mill at Brownsville,
Id arc ready to accommodate the public.
ieir enterprise should bring them fair re-
n I'd
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

: Mapes has as choice N assortment Of
taple aud fancy groceries as can be found in
~. part Of the State.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

SEE the call for county Convention
o be held July, 29d inst
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

Don't hesitate to use Death to Pain. It IL
recommended BY physicians aftor having
,een tested and tried by them, and it costs
nothing if it fails to give relief. Is. 49, ~
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

To reduce Stock, Richardson 4 Mayhew
are selling their Goods at cost and less. lots.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15
BRAiNARD'S
MUSICAL WORLD,
A MONTHLY MAGAZINE.

The MUSICAL World has Just entered upon
its twelfth yearly volume, greatly enlarged
and improved Each number contains thirty
six pages of choice new music and interesting
and instructive reading matter, consisting Of
Musical Stories, Sketches and Biographies,
Instructive Editorials, News, Gossip and gen
eral musical intelligence, Reviews of New
Music and Books, &c. The MUSICAL WORLD
is edited by Karl Werz, who will continue his
valnable
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

Go to Truesdell's and take your choice
of so pairs of Shoes at $100-worth $500
to $3.50.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

HARVESTING will soon commence, and
threshing machines should be got ready
for business. Their owners will please
bear in mind that J. Truesdell has always
ON hand full supply of betting of all
widths, from one inch upward. A new
stock has just been received, together with
large lot Of lace leather. 13tf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

MI. VIM. Stiles, Of Pleasant Valley, came
to SEQ us on Tues.ay last. i {,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

NARROW EscAPE.-A team passing at the De-
pc: yesterday morning. struck the hind end OF
double wagon which was Q rossing the track
and changed ends with it in a hurry. withou ut
doing any damage. Had the team been two
seconds later, there would have been another
case of "death ON the rail-"
The fine young team owned by Mr.. B.
F. Morgan: took frigh: one day last week
.nd ran away, throwing. Mr.. NJ. from the
wagon without doing him any serious in
jury. They were secured after q short
raid, and small outlay for repairs has
put the whole rig in running condition.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

Some Of tho German citizens had . nice
Pic Mic in the grove near tho Turtle
;reek Bridge. south, last Sunday.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15
OMEGA.
Saturdays Races.

fave your money BY buying goods at Rich
ardsen 4 Aayhew's great Closing Sale. 1868.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15
Look Here F!

!" Look Here! '.-ss= .al@.-5
Everything usually found in 1rst-c GLASS
drocery Store. will be found At Mapes.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

II
EDWARD HAIR " ESTER
VICTOR OF The FIELD.
Omoe ofST. PAUL HARVESTER WORKS.
$50. II Paul. Minn.. InlY 10Th. 1875.

Once orsT. PAUL HARvEsrER WORKS.
% Paul. Minn..
At tho Fold Dewitt Ground
RLWARD Reciovos tho Highest Reward Of Merit.
trial % " r. Fal s sd un @ g he ns mane
and st Is to Wo%snshp viz ease Of bdee Of
best mechanically best
third best hs fourth best s.
Respectfully 1y X zf' h Gsss;;5s' R. NICHOLAS
81; $S4s SIT 5 sSSs : R SSS$
FIELD TRIAL AT YORK, BETWEEN 7Hs MARSH, EDWARD
AND MCCORMICK z AAsyEsEzss:
Decision Of the Judges in regard to points,,
saving grain Edward pesredoe -
For the best work to the ETafa
JPN 5 5EszhsrADr. s. e. &: bS7Fp
+" IT,. -.=...: :. .".s ~:~."' =: =" Judges
Victory Of Mr. Joseph Lucky,
f. * 50 Jerseyvlle
N Elmer the Marsh Harvester Illinois, chang-
ed the Edward to this Mr. Elmer running the Marsh himself the
REPORT. ,..
Both machine: , did york but the farmers their decision
qusny dars6e running chains
Weather choking the Sost The Eward
fly es::s % % Ses
also carrying the wheat and oSs heads then in the
Harvester scoops
HASTINGS, IOWA, July End, 1876.
Edward better cleaner
Marsh through
ing in his heart" all he has do is get Edward.
III. LLOYD W. r. EARNEST.
l. 4 NJ &SSk2aD, TSSo X E6 SSz
At another trial between the Edward and Marsh
Edward ahead and four machines
Still another
FAIRMONT NEB, July 9TH, 1875.
At field trial Edward ahead three points Marsh
v A. STUART.
At -Four Mile Prairie Perry Co, Ill., June 49, 1875 agent says
In the trial with Ma Masslon and Mccormick an(
Mr. Marsh both being the Edward proved the
the dynamometr machine the ground The opinion
generally expressed by the farmers that the Eward
for this with much heavy lodged grain No
appointed, a vote taken by those present.
The unusually hard machines
being returned Edward has failed give satisfaction
farmers who have become heartily sickened trying
with inferior machine buying the regular
terms.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15
SPECIAL NOTICES.
v 4 n I B D

A local agent and q canvasser in this coun
ty, to represent Our Fireslde Friend.
We can give tho proper party A Good Paying
and Easily Worked Cash Business. The tact
and experience of on old agent is not needed
to be successful, though We have more expert
enced agents (sccured during the past tive
yoars) working for US than any other house
in America, and they-continuc to work right
along; and make BIG salaries. The secret is
that they offer the people Better inducements,
and that we attend more promptly to their
orders. ~ y7n36
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

: Miss Belle s. Leonard will preach Al
he NJ. E. Church, in this city, next Sab
.ath morning and evening.
". T. wilkins has new carriage and need
barn in which to K eep it. The barn hal
cen built and it 10 good ono. ~
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15
Choice Teas and cofees, 1t Mapes.

Ninety.eight degrees in the, shade at Q
clock p. NJ, today.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

At trial between the Edward and Marsh
Edward ahead and four machines
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

A change in the firm Of Richardson 4 May
new. Good. at Cost for 80 days. -'l0t3.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

The harvest unusually hard while
being returned Edward has failed give satisfaction
farmers who become heartily sickened harvest grain
with inferior machine buying the Edward regular
and agents the willing almost
give them % them off their hands
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15
FARMERS'lNSURANCEA SSO.
= CATION. -.

JId0Us<H1VVER 0SV"
= CATION. -.
She7zUood's 7l1id upon this
zUelI-triedi7lstittltion of the
Farmers. has Sre0tZH I7l-
creased its hold Ua907l the
public confidence, and Siv-
en- on l731Det1ts TO its 67lsi-
ness Which 20t}ai26 else
could have dome. 1t is the
best advertisement at the
least cost, which coztldhnv
been iD2D7'OUz.seI.
8. VOSBUR Agent,
Austin, MINI
March Goth, 1874.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

FAIRMoNT, NEBr July eth, 1875.
AT field trial Edward ahead three points Marsh
Y. A. STUART.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

Go and examine Mapes' Came Goods for
bargains.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

Mile Prairie Perry Ill., 1875, agent says:
Marsh, Massion Mccormick Easter and
Mr. Marsh both being the Edward proved to be the igh
the dynamoeer machine the ground The
generally by the farmers that the Ewa the
for this with much heavy lodged grain No committee
appointed, vote taken by those present.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15

Anu El.UANTE s,55.s
Probate Judge of Mower Cosnty, Minneset t..
1tWz. s.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1875-07-15
DEATH TO PAIN!

March Goth, 1874.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03

and the girls there am afraid there will be
for you fer we are naturally = little contracted in
heart anyway.
Well, bless the young people and nay they have
many days Of enjoyment-sush As will rebound to
their present and eternal happiness.
As we anticipated on yesterday the fantastic
toe is whrled in the may dance, and soft eyes
look love to eyes again. an all 60 merry mar
riase bell :"
This is the frat picnic under the exclusive control
of the Patrons of Husbandry It has been my privi-
lege to attend, and we must pronounce it decided
success. The people Of this and other communities
have met together. brought mind in contact with
mind eultivating their social and fscul
ties, Frightening the old chains Of friendship and
creating and adding new links.
The occasion reflects credit on the members of Van
Buren, Grange, and assisting brethren from other
Oranges. Long may they wave to bless the public
with many such opportunities for mutual happiness
and improvement. and to lead the care-worn OF
toll from the wilderness of ignorance and social deg
radiation to proper appreciation of their calling
and proper estimate in the public esteem.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
Dismal Wheat Reports.

Cincinnati, Ohio dispatches Of the 2sth ult..
say: A special to the Enquirer. from ursana.
says that the wheat crop Is believed to be al
most entirely lost In that county. The heavy
rains for the past week. have caused either
rot or sprout Another special says Of the
prospect In Fayette county. that. owing to
the recent rains tho farmers past crops are
materially injured, and wheat is all rottIng in
the fields They look on that crop as an en-.
tire failure.
The Gaxette's Cambridge City, Indiana spc-
cial says that the rains of the past few weeks
especially OF the past few days, which have
been falling almost constantly, have done
great damage to crops in that vicinity. Far
tners are greatly discouraged great many
fields OF wheat have been cut and placed in
shocks and during the last few days the rains
have caused the wheat to grow. and tho
sprouts are large.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
Failure Of Duncan, Sherman & Co for
$4,000. 600.

In the financial column of the New York
Evening Post, We find the following psrticu-
lars of the failure of this old and heretofore
high standing firm
The quietness OF Wall street was broken in
the second hour of business by the announce
ment that the banking house of Duncan,
sherman & Co. had closed their doors and sus-
pended payment clap ofthunder in clear
sky could not have caused more cOnsterna-
ton, and at the stock exchange. gold ex-
change and cotton exchange there was great
excitement The liabilities of the house are
given At inside of S60OO000, and 1t is admit
ted that the assets fall in value far below this
amount The losses which have weakened
the house are not entirely of recent making,
but cover several years, the heaviest it is un-
derstood having been in cotton. and the next
In securities which now have doubtful value
His bills eli London sold yesterday close on to
those of the fair to prime names. As a man
of honor, however. he took the honorable
course and stopped while he had something
to divide. refusing new business. He endeav-
ored to get new capital enough to pay every
uemand which could possibly be made on
him. but failing in that he wisely concluded
to suspend.
The greatest excitement prevailed in the
lower part of the city as the rumor OF the sus-
pension began to be circulated 1t was at first
hardly believed, as no suspicion of the weak
ness OF the house had been entertained. The
truth however WAS soon made apparent by
the closing of the iron doors OF the great stone
building OF Nassau street.
Their liabilities are understood to be be-
tween five and six million dollars. Mr.. Dun
can returned from Europe about two weeks
ago, and has since been making careful ex-
animation Of the assets, and finds that they
are larely Inadequate. He resolved TO en-
deavor to get new cash capital. and having
failed to do So determined it was best to sus-
pend and make general assignment for the
benefit of all the creditors the assignee being
ex- United States Judge Wm Shipman The
Indebtedness is distributed all over this coun-
try and Europe; a considerable amount being
in the form of letters of credit held by travel
ers. The house was founded i'm 1850. by Alex
Duncan. Watts Sherman and William Butler
Duncan. the latter the head of the present
house. The present firm has been in opera
ton about ten years. Great sympathy is ex-
pressed for the firm. and particularly for VIM.
b. Duncan, The credit of the house was good
up to the hour Of suspension. and had Mr.
Duncan chosen to avail himself of this his
house need not have suspended. The princi-
pal correspondents abroad were the Union
Bank of London and Bring Bros Their
bankers here were the Bank of the State of
New York, which 1t is understood Is fully pro-
tceted
A private cable dispatch announces the
failure Of the Union bank, of London, the
largest joint banking firm in that city and
the one with which Duncan. sherman 4 Co
transacted large portion Of their foreign
business
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03

A iouNG Girl ATTEMPTS THE LIFE OF HER
bErKAYrR.-Davenpert, Iowa, despatch OF the
3Sth ult. saos:
At wyoming. Jones county, Miss Ettic
Green. daughter Of one of our oldest and
most esteemed citizens, went In the First Ma
tional bank. and. after few words with the
teller, Wallace Foote. drew revolver, and
iired at him, the ball striking the floor near
his feet. He jumped behind 4 picket gate.
and then closed the door after him when she
fired another shot. the ball passing through
his bat ahnnt an inch above his head. buryiny
Itself In the wall. The men who were on the
sidewalk rushed in and secured the girl. and
took the weapon from her. The case is said
to be breach Of promise and seduction. The
girls age IL about sixteen years.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
Western District of Arkansas.


A special Washington dispatch to the Chi
cago Tribune Of July 23th. says: The attor-
ney general has been making private inyes-
tigation into the condition of affairs in the
United States marshal's Office Of the Western
Dtstrlcl Of Arkansas. The investigation is
nearly completed. II practically covers some
facts which was imperfectly examined by the
committee OF the last congress. The expend
itures Of this Office have been found enor-
'nously large, and 1t is thought that consd-
cradle portion Of money has been spent for
Illegal witness fees and mileage. The expen-
pes Of the marshal's office. for the last six
months have been eSl.5l2 Ex Congressman
Fsrker. OF Missouri, the new United States
Judge for tl,ls district, has arrived here. The
Investigation Of the attorney general has no
reference TO the management of Parker's Of
fce''
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
Yellow Fever at Pensacola.

The Secretary of the Navy received the fol-
lowing dispatch:
NAVY YARD. PENSACOLA. July 20.
Keep strangers away from here. Fever
raging at Barancas. Sixty-fve cases and
seven deaths
[Signedl G. II. COOPER, Commander.
PENSACOLA, July, 26.
Hon. Secretary OF the Navy
Strict quarantine upon Fort Barrancas. No
communication therefrom except through our
quarantine post commanding officers wife
sick. His duties providing for the sick are
arduous. Fever is Of very malignant type.
Ladies' and children Of the post nearly all
down. Please inform secretary Of war.
6. II COOPER, Commxndant
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
Assassination of Col. w. Z. Ross.

BY special dispatch to st. Louis, Of July
18th, we get the following. the truth Of which
We very much doubt, but give it for what it
10 worth:
The E"ennl Dispatch has a special from
Springfield. Mo. stating that 4 report reached
there that Col. W. +. Ross. principal chief of
the therokee Indians. and candidate for re-
election to that position. was assassinated
yesterday. near Fort Gibson by 4 party OF
Downing men. his political opponents. Col.
Boadnot, who was In the territory, Is said to
have fled north,
Later dispatch from st. Louis. reports Col.
WI Ross all right, having had no difficulty.
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
Change of Place.

twill be noticed by refcrrin. to the Pic
mic and Fish-Fry advertisement. In our paper
that the place OF holding the same has been
changed to the Prairie Grove school house
This is done, on account Of the water being
so high in the creek. 1t is only pleasant
drive from Van Buren-scvcn miles. The
Prairie Grove Grangers will be pleased to see
good representation from Van Buren. 1t Is
expected that there will be plenty of fish as
well as barbecucd meats
The Van Buren press., 1875-08-03
Arkansas Valley Stage and Ex-
press Company.
-Four Horse Coaches.
Connects with Southern Express Co. at
Little Rock,

On the st of July the contractors on the route
from Van Buren, to Little Rock. entered upon their
duties. decided improvement is noticed from the
start, now We have fine teams of four horses with
large and commodous stages and in week two
fine Concord Coaches will be put on. This company
have made arrangements with the 'Southern Ex-
press Company" at Little Rock and will forward.
without delay, all packages by that line. Our
chants and all having Express packages should order
theiu sent through BY this Stage Company.
Their MOTTO is Quick time and Lon rates.. -
TICKETS TO ALL PARTS.
The Agent in Van Buren, will sell tickets to St.
Louis and Memphis Little Rock, &c.
This company has also made arrangements with
Telegraph Company to receive and forward tele-
gram from Ozark and also to take and send forward
kilograms to any point in the United States.
Colonel GEO. Il. WHITE. is the companys Agent
in Van Buren,, who will give any information that
may be desired.