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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01
To-day begins the summe. season, al.

To-day begins the Summer season, al
though we have had summer weather some
time. 4 temperature of $50 in the shade
is scarcely appropriate for Minnesota
spring, yet we have had it here quite re-.
Gently, and we may expect it very regular
lyduring the next four months. The cal
endar seasons really do not apply to u.s.
We have literally only winter and summer,
so far as weather is commemorative tropi-
cal sun and the arctic frost. The transit
ton from the reign Of the one to the do.
minion Of the other III this latitude is so
sudden and: So complete that we recognize
scarcely any intermediate degree Of tenn.
perature. It is not more than two weeks
since we dispensed with fire in the sitting
room,a and with the overcoat and neck
wr"ppings, when going out. Now screens
arc adjusted 50 lis to let the air in at the
windows and lie doors; linen clothes have
taken the place Of the heavy woolcns, and
Precipitation issues from every pore. .-
Fans and !rcd drinks and daily ab!u
tions are positive necessities now. How
to keep cool'' is the problem Of the sen
son. All do not solve it. but most make
the attempt, and We must say,-lail. Blu
they should not be chidcd, for they at
tempt an :n,possib,lity without knowing
it, and hence are entitled to commiscrat,or
rather than blame. There is sense how
ever in which we may "kcep cool" NJ
matter how hot the weather. 1t is men
tai ess,-not n physical condition..
power OF the will.-not an effort Of TIT
muscles; and hence it is in 4 great degree
independent Of atmospheric changes. |
you are slandcrcd keep cool. The tru,l
will at last 'indicatc you and confoun(
Your traaucerS. II you are in danger
keep cool, for otherwise you will not bc $,
likely to escape. fyou have undertake,
some great ENTERPRISE. keep cool, or yo,
may not succeed. Excepting cool" is
sovereign remedy for all the ditticultie
to which men arc subject, and there is NJ
time in the yearwhcn it should be employ
ed so universally as during the cheated
fnr,,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

1t is understood to have been decided
by the centennial authorities not to disturb
The question Of Sunday openings until the
special meeting of the commission on Ju.
~ lSt 1t is perhaps safe TO predict tina,
the hard and constantly increasing press
nrc brought to bear upon the commits sion
will by that time have become so ,rrcsist
IDLE as to compel a, least partial assent
to the demands.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Anything in the line Of fresh vegetables
may be obtained at the groccrv store of
Tallma dgc & Ball. 1t should be remem-
bercd that they arc constantly receiving
fresh strawberries, and selling them on, as
chcaply as they can be afforded. They
keep all exts ndcd variety of essences and
favoring cxtracts,-,lle best qualities to
be found in the market.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01
CONSUMPTION Cured!

An old physician, retired from active p1ac-
toe, having had placed in his hands BY On
East India Missionary the formula Of . sim
pie Vegetable Remedy, for the speedy and
permanent Cure Of Consumption, Bronc hits,
Catarrh, Asthma, and all Throat and Lung
Affections, also Positive aud Radical Cure
for Nervous Debility and ell Nervous Com
plaints, after having thoroughly testsd its
wonderful curative powers in thousands OF
cases, feels it his duty to make it known to
bis suffering fellows. Actuated BY this mo-
tive, and . conscientious desire TO relieve hu.
man suffering, he will sead free Of charge 70
al who desire it, this recipe, with full direo-
tons for preparing and successfully using.
Sent BY return mail BY addressing with stamp,
naming this paper.
Dr.. ". G. STEVENS,
SLY Monroe Block, s. racu.s, N. 7.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01
Brownsville Department.
THURSDAY MORNING, JUNE l, 1875.

There is y big egg here. 1t weighs 81
ounces.
Lemonade is in excellent demand here
during these warm days.
The McKcnne,t Brothers are selling the
Celebrated Lacrosse plows.
Mr.. c. n. Bisickcr, Of Austin came up
Yesterday topurcl,ase some coopcr's stock.
II. J. Sgrague has returned from an cx-
tended trip somewhat improved in health.
Land sales are very active. 4. J. Hunt
sold ncarly two sections within the last
week.
Preparations are being made TO break
a very large quantity of land during the
summer.
The crops here are looking splcndidly
as we'll as at any former time since the
country was settled.
John Stccn is deyoting his energies to
farming and we arc glad to learn that he
is likely to be successful.
Mr.. Harris. the Popular Landlord is
ovcr-run with custom. Hc knows how to
make people feel contcntcd.
The school is progressing, ivy highc,
department under the control Of Mr.. G.
l.. Dinsman and the lower, Of Mrs. {. J
Short.
Messrs: Swift & Hastings have opened
new Furniture Store, and arc now ready
TO supply the wants Of the people in tina,
line.
MIR. Russ Glover has built very nca
residence this Spring, and Mr.. P. Mccoy
ern has also neat and comfortable dwell
ing nearly finished.
The dust is a universal nuisance, but il
the people wire to vote upon the question
OF lis abatement it would be difficult I,
decide, for it has all the eyes and nose g
The streets are greatly improved. Tn.
new sidewalks elicit praise from every DC
dcstrian and the wagoners all say that til,
streets are nicely graded.
Short l. Wciser sold lately a quartz
section for II. E: Anderson. 1t is tn,
farm lying mile south Of here. TIN
price is $500 per acre. \ New Yorl
man was the purchaser.
There will be public meeting at til
Grange Hall next Saturday P. NJ, at
O'Clock to make arrangements for an o.!
fashioned Fourth Of July Celebration
Let there tc full attendance.
Some inconsidcratc and unmanly fc
low has written damaging statements co.
corning Dr. NJ. d. Bcdal, who lately lei
here for Nebraska, greatly to the DISCUS
Of the citizens by whom the Doctor wa
. highly esteemed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

The Sociablc Of the Congregational
Church will meet Friday evening Of this
week with Mrs. Oscar Ayers, where cak.:
and ice cream will be served; all arc in.
vitcd to attend, rs the object Is to raise
funds to improve the grounds ofthc cllurcl,
building -
Dv order Of Committee.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Mr.. I. MnrinSna ct this city has !, dog
and 4 COW and a ycarling In the morn
ing the dog drives The cow ana ycarliny
away where they can find grass aad re-
mains with them al day, or until he thinks
it time for them to ga home, an | then he
returns them to the yard. This work he
performs faithfully day after dav.--sccm.
ing to regard II as his especial duty and
10 take delight in If as well.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

"Charlcy" Hastings, the Proprietor Of
the Arnold House, at Owatonna, is just
completing large addition which will
ena bic him 10 take care Of about one hun
dred guests very comfortably. Charley"
is great f.vorite with all the travelling
public and enjoys the reputation Of keep
ing First. Glass House."
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01
Dv order Of Committee.

Bcv. \. Morse g. this city, went ycstcr-
day to Hamilton to assist IN the installa-
ton of Rev. Mr.. Fuller, as Pastor of the
Congregational Church of that Village.
The people Of that vicinity have always
manifested considerable zeal in maintain.
ing religious worship, and we are glad to
know that they are to have a settled Pas
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Joseph Birge, proprietor Of the ST.
Charles elevator, has failed with unknow
liabilities. From 10000 to 10000 bushels
Of wheat, belonging 70 farmers, were stored
and had been shipped without payment
therefor. Birge was arrested on the gath,
and win probably be criminally prosccu.
ted.-St. Paul Dispatch.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Railroads may not be Of much consc-
quence to the country but they bring
around tlle Straw berry season at least six
weeks earlier than it comes by the regular
conveyance. Tallmadgc & Ball have them
fresh from the vines, and they are most
delicious.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

The Faribault Republican publishes
two letters from the mayor Of Custer City
the chief settlement in the Black Hills
murders and dcpredations, but mentions
several persons who have been successful
in gathering gold, and others who are
strapped" discouraged and know not
what 10 do with them selves.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Matthias Matheson, Of Lyle, was brought
before Judge Harter last Monday and after
an examination by DR.. O. W. Gibson, was
adjudgcd to bc Insane and was according
ly ordered to the Hospital at St. Peter,
and County Commissioner 4. j. French
was deputised by the Sheriff to tuisc Mr..
Matheson to the place designated.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

a dwelling house and its contents be-
longing to Mr.. French OF Frankfor,l, was
destroyed bv fire ON Tuesday. The family
except two old people were all away,
and nothing Of value was saved. The loss
is thought to be about $1,000, upon which
there is an insurance Of 5000.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Walter G. Dye, Esq, Representative
from this State to the Grand Lodge of the
I. O. O. F., visited the Austin Lodge last
Thursday and gave the brethren much
valuable in structlon. Mr.. Dye is gen
:leman of ability and character, and has
been very faithful to the interests Of Odd
Fellowship in NJ innesota.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Last Saturday was busy one in this
city. The streets were crowded all day
with teams, and the stores did very good
business. The machine men improved
the opportunity to make an exhibition Of
what they had 10 sell.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

For SkLE.-Five acres OF good land,
situated Il short distance southwest of the
Public School House and within forty
rods Ola good side walk, which I will
sell in part or all together cn very reason
able terms. 1t is MIDST beautiful piece
Of land tor building spot. Apply to
6;f II. JACOBS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Mr. X. Dunklemann has built 4 very
neat renee around his new house, and Is
sodding the yard aud otherwise cmbcllish-
ingit. He will have one Of the most beau
tiful and costly residences in the city.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

The door yards are now looking beauti-
fully, and the blossoming flowers I'LL the
air with sweet perfume. The leaves on
the trees have nearly reached their full
size, and the grass Is green and rank and
cool. Spring has perfected her work and
gone away,-leaving many friends to Ia
ment her departure. Next year she will
come again.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

The shipping OF flour from this point
has become So large business as to call
for special accommodations and The com
panv have st apart one end Of the new
warehouse for the exclusive use Of -four
merchants.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Rev Mr.. Beldcn has been spending a
few days at Waseca for vacation. On
Tuesday morning he caught in Clear Lake
fitty.onc fine bass IN three hours time, not
to speak Of other fry.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

The Strawberry Festival held las, even
III. by the ". L. Churc: Society was in
every respect most agreeable cn.rtain-
mcnf, from whivl. was realized, besides
abundant h9t:at qualification, about $50
in money!
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

JAMES CKoNoS still keeps supply OF
those excellent cigars. lie has also Il nice
selection Of confectionery, and some Of
the finest fruits in the market. 1t is no
trouble for him to show yoods,-that'>
part of his business.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Ifyos would like to be surprised 50 to
6unz and examine the new stock Of clothing
nc has just received. You will find that he
will sell you u suit lower than it could be
bought 100 years ago or 100 years hence.
Cali on GUM. 6tf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Hon. e. s. Crandall aud wife came
down from Owatonna last Saturday end
returned homeon Notwithstanding the
intermediate time with Judge W. II. Gran
daA Of this city. who is their cousin.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

MEssRs. OLEsoN & NIcnO!.A1soS, Fur
niture Dealers, ut Park Place OH Main
Street, are now better prepared than ever
to supply customers with everything need
cd in the Tne OF household furniture.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Lafayette French, Esq. the efficient
County Attorney will start for the east
next Monday,-intending to be gone about
ok weeks, and to take in the Centennial
Mrs.. Scarles. the mother Of Mrs. Judge
". II. Crsndall will accompany him as
far Is her home in Ohio.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Last Friday the street sprinkler appear
ell on Main street, and kept that thorough
fare we'll watered, and was much needed
to lay the dust, " hich Was getting to be a
uuiSnnCe
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

The new Freight House just completed
by the Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Company, at this place will prove great
convenience. Heretofore it was not nj.
ways possible to unload Austin freight un-
til II had been in the dcpt:t sometimes
two or three days, for want ofroom. Now
the merchants can get goods rs soon us
they arrive
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

We notice that large number Of per.
sons are in the habit Of bathing almost
daily in the river, in full view of all who
cross the Bridge street bridge. Would i,
not be we'll to have them quit It?
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01
New Goods.

Mr.. +. King has just received some Bun
and White Turkish Tnwcliny,-somc Buff
and White Plque,-so;nc Brown Dress
Observation-Disclosures g
Skirts, Gloves, SC, &c, wi,icl. he is sell
ing very cheap. Give him i call.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Last Saturday 1875 CARS were received
and delivered in this city from the Iowa
& Dakota Division Of the road. and on
Monday last 400 cars came to this dcpo,
from other points along the line. Tha;
looks like business.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

+. SCnCSIEH. Ct OwatUnna, owns 500
ncrcs OF land in Dexter township, Mower
County, and he is breaking it up-intcnd-
ing to turn over 100 acres before the frs,
Vi July.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

The pa,c.,vr House, y, Owatonna, is tx.
ccI!cn'ly kept and enjoys an extensive
patronage. The prorrir'ors, Mc>sr$ Par.
cher & Shea, are ycn,lvman!y and oblig
ing, and leave nothing undonc that will
contribute to the comfort Of their guests
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

An itinerant man was found on the
street last Saturday, drunk and disorilerly
and was given temporary lodging IN the
county Jail.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

The initial mum Der Of tie St. Cloud
Journal Press. the latest consolidation
duly appeared ON the 25th. 1t will be In
dependent Republican in politics.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

In our report "f the Baptist Association
last week, an error crept in. There have
been twenty four accessions to the Baptist
Church in the place during the last year.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

The only flag which We saw floating
"n the breeze last Tuesday Decoration
Day) was fastened to staff on the store
If $. Chandler & Brother.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Last fall the boys we're drowned by the
score by breaking through the new ice,
Bow they are going to their long home
through the medium Of the water made
sepid by the rays Of the June sun. Boys!
he careful.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Jas. Cronon keeps all the Illustrated
Periodicals and the principal Dailies.
lie can also supply any who want, with
an excellent cigar, or with trcslt orange
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

OLEsoN & NIclIOIAlsoS. have some
very fine Parlor and Climber Sets. select
Ell with special reference to the wants of
this community.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

THE MERCHANT TAILOR BREWSTER,
has his Spring stock of Plaids and fancy
sni.ings complete, to suit the most f;,s.
tileOus. 52,f
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Thomas Riley is building very neat
house ON Mill street, one block cast Of the
Grand Central.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

James Crcnon has some Of those sp!cn-
did Jcnaton Apples, which arc suci, !.
rarity at this season Of the year. Go and
get a few
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Last Sunday afternoon the thermometer
indicated zee n The shade, and on Mon
day at noon it marked 9so.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

&. II. Davidson, Editor OF, the Register,
and his WIFI are soon to 60 east, and v;>i,
the Centennial s,nH Il, Philadelphia. We
wlsl, them !. pleasant trip.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

\ new dress making establishment has
been opened over J. True>,lcll's store. by
Mrs. y. K. Pin illipS, and Miss Minnie
Garter
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

TIT FOR TAT.-Thc School Board set.
ting fence posts and the Common Council
pulling them up.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

james Cr"n"n has Cigars, Tobaccn
Fruits, &c, &c. which, he is selling cheap
lie keeps also, the latest Newspapers and
Periodicals.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01
01A SS0

What means this magic number? 1t means
that the Singer Manufacturing Company
sold the abuve number Of Machines in 1875.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

The frequent rains have been most
favorable I" the growth Of trees which
have been ,ranspl;sAcd this spring.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

ID. Il. Smith is selling carriages at 4
lively rate. His old supply is exhausted,
and he has just ordered three more.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Tim Forbes Is fencing his place on the
east side.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01
IRA JONES.

Olsen l. Nicl,olaison have a large stock
Of chairs comprising al varieties, also Il
large assortment of w!lt,.lln'S, brackets,
aud other parlur ornaments Il!
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

ChiefofPolicc Thomas Riley, has a
fine silver star which he wears as an Of
fetal badge.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

LIS, Monday OTTO kuna;h and j. Swan
had \ contest fer the Bal &c OF the Sports
mans Club,-Olto having held it some
time. In - score of ten shots, Kuna'h
killed nine birds and Swan eight, SO the
badge don't change hands yet.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

REV. II. B. Whipple assisted Rev. r. Il.
Goudy 10 hold Divine Service here on AS.
scnsion Day. Ten persons were confirm.
ed and the sacrament was administered.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Eoo's, Shoes and Slippers, the best in market
and At reduced prices, At SWANS. Sn.c
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

OlcsOn s. Nicholaison have on hand &
fall supply Of mattresses aad bedding
which they offer at The lnwest rates.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Coop NEws.-u. Gunz has just received q
fine selection Of Dry Goods which have been
bought at cxtrc mcly low p!ces, aud which
he now offers again at prices Ear lower than
ever before. 6tf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

The members ofthe Baptist Society held
their regular sociable last Tuesday even
ing with Mrs. Jas. X. Martin, and were
most handsomely entertained. Quite a
large number were in attendance.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Call at Hall s. Vests for sights in Dry
Goods.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

J. SWANS s. oeS Of Boots and Shoes is
complete in every inspect. Prices lower than
ever. Money saved BY giving Swan a call.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

+. Vosburg has mmenccd excavating
for cellSr ON his residence lots on Chath-
am Street.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

For RENT-Two nice office rooms in
She second story OF Jones Block fronting
On Mill street
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

FoR SALE.-0ne good "Wced" Sewing Nh
shine for $25, at the Singer Agency, South
West Public Suare. S-3w
Ben. Mason has gone away and with
him has departed the expectation that
there IS TO be brick block erected this
summer on Water street opposite the Da-
wilson House. Hold! He is here.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

All kinds Of Nc@ Goods ut Solucr s.
Morgan's. Prices low, quality excellent.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01
NJ A IL FRIED.

SMITH-BELLvILLE the office Of the
Probate Judge in this city, on the eth
list. by Judge 5. llarter, Mr.. ". NJ. Smith
and Miss Emily A. Ce'lvile, both ofMitch-
ell Iowa.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

The Driving Park Association intend to
present to the pubic u very attractive en-
,er,ainmcnt on the Sd and 4th ofJulv next.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

The South 5ridgc over the Turtle creek
Is receiving a new covering Of plank.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

There is to he big show at Leroy to
morrow
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Have you examined carpets at Solncr &
Morpan'xs
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01

Mr.. \. Gcmmel of Austin Township,
los, his house by fire last Monday, but by
the prompt assistance of his neighbors @
large share Of his goods was saved lie
had an insurance in: the Continental
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1876-06-01
Crystar Wedding.

The friends of Rev. ant Mrs. J. W. Ei.
drcdgc surprised them last Monday even
ing, by appearing in large numbers, bear.
ing beautiful table service If Glass ware.
The good couple entertained their guests
in generous and gcnial manncr,-mak.
ing the occasion in all respects not only
pleasant, but one long to be remembered
as beautiful oasis in tho desert of life.