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Curious History Of n state,

The territory now known as the State of Wis
consin was claimed by France on the ground
of discovery by its missionaries and teachers
in $780, who governed it until they coded il
to Great Britain. 1t was held by the British
nation until 1882, when she cedcd all her pos
sessions northeast of the Ohio to the United
Statee. Wisconsin was then thrown under the
Territorial Government of Ohio by the ordi.
nance of 1887. On the 4th of July, 1900, the
Indian Territory was organized, and it was at
tached to that Territory until April 18th 1918,
when Illinois became a State. twas then at
tached to the Territory of Wisconsin, July A.
1886; so that Wisconsin was governed by the
King of France ninetythree years the King
of Great Britain twenty years; by the state OF
Virginia one year; by the Territory of Ohio
sixteen years; by the Indian Territory nine
years; by Illinois Territory nine years; and by
Michigan Territory eighteen years. She con
tinued a Territory of the United States nearly
twelve years, when on the 18th of March, 1S4S
she became the thirtieth State of the American
Union
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The County Court.
IN PROBATE

Guardianship of George A. McGinn. Petition
for an order to remove property to another state
Prayer granted and Matthew S. Goodspccd, resi-
dent guardian ordered to pay over to Harvey G
Pierce foreign guardian, all goods and chattels
in his hands.
Estate of Nathaniel Potter, deceased. Rcpor.
of accounts of administrator approved Notice
Of final settlement to October term.
Estate of Elizabeth Poundstone, deceased No
tice Of final settlement to the November term
Estate of Clara N. Foster, minor. Sullivan &
Dean appointed guardian to the estate of said
minor.
Estate Of Josiah L. Shaw, deceased Notice Of
final settlement to November term.
Estate OF Steven W. Sherwood, deceased. Re.
port of sale of chattel property approved.
Estate Of Thomas A. Porter, deceased. viii
admitted to probate and Joseph +. Porter APP.
pointed administrator with will annexed. Bond
$4,000. Notice to creditors to the November
term.
Guardianship of Michael Lynch ct al. Report
Of accounts approved.
Estate of Henry p. Brunker, deceased. Final
report approved. Administrative discharged
Estate of Mary Winterbottom, deceased. VIII
admitted to probate and letters testamentary is,
sued to Abram Miller. Bond, S155OO Notice to
creditors to Sd Monday in November.
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I, o. q. +.

The Grand Lodge of the L, 5, T. 0. o. F., met
last week in Baltimsre with representatives pres
ent from every state and territory of the United
States excepting South Carolina; also from
South America, Canada, Germany and Switzer-
land. The report of the Grand Sire showed a
premiership in the L. S. Of 500, 4S9; and that the
total amount Of relief for the last year had been
81 $50 4s5; and that the general condition Of the
order notwithstanding the hard times, was excel
lent. The probabilities are that during the COM
ing year, the American order will he introduced
into France, the Netherlands and Asia; and that
partial union will be effected with the Manchcs-
ter Unity Order, of England. Application was
made for the establishment Of the order in Cuba,
but as the laws of Cuba prohibit secret societies,
the application was denied.
The session was apparently working one,
and much legislation was effected. Among 9th.
er things, a new uniform for subordinate lodges
was adopted as follows: Uniform cap, plain
white gloves jewel collar, 21l inches wide at the
widest part, Of light blue silk or Italian cloth,
edged with silver lace or braid 4 in. wide; medal
10 be suspended from the collar, Of white metal
19. ns. wide, having on diverse side in raised
work the All-Seeing Eye encircled by rays OF
light and on the reverse, also in raised work, the
three links surrounded by the legend Friendship
Love and Truth" New forms were adopted also
for funeral ceremonies, laying Of corner stones
and other public occasions. The next session
will be held at Austin Texas, Sept, 1873.
Grand L. and 6. Encampment Of Illinois will
meet at Bellevills, H., Oct. 9th, 1871.
For information above we are indebted to DR.
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TelnperanCe.

The annual state convention of the Woman'f
Christian Temperance Union held its session in
this city on Wednesday and Thursday of this
week. The daily sessions were held in the NJ. E.
Church. Mrs. Cummins, of Chicago, presiding.
A large number of ladies interested in the work
were present from all parts of the state and from
adjoining states. The exercises of the conven-
ton were chiefly in the reading of essays on tenn
perancc work viewed in all its various lights,
which were interesting, and of great value to ev-
cry one and especially to those engaged in this
reform movement.
Miss Lydia Strawn, of this dity, delivered the
address of welcome on Wednesday, which was a
model in its line, and was happily responded to
by Mrs. Holyoke, the state temperance mission
airy, who as her hearers know, can make an ex-
cellent talk.
Mrs. Holyoke's report, as state lecturer and or
gauizer, for the past year was very encouraging,
and showed great deal of very very hard work.
The progress of the work had been slow, though
the unions had increased from say 40 to 20, and
many of them grown stronger, but it was felt to
be sure.
The t.casurcrs report showed,
Total disbursements .E'.,,..........., 9ol.Zo
The receipts have increased 80 per cent. or more
during the year, and while there is small def
cit the treasurer feels satisfied over the state Of
the finances, which promise to increase material.
" during the coming year.
The Officers elected for the coming year are as
follows:
Mrs VI. Waite Gsslesburg, president.
Mrs. Kelly, Ghics go, vice president Ct state In
National Union.
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A TeIegfaphfc Pioneer.

We observe by the Pdeife Commercial AkUertisr
Sept l, published at Honolulu, Sandwich Is
nds, that Mr.. Charles II. Dickey, whom every
d settler in this section remembers, has COM
eted telegraph line from his residence at
aiku to his store in Makawao-a distance Of
e miles, the first telegram, ''God save the
mgr being sent over the wire on July %, 1871
Zoo much praise" says tfie advertiser cannot
bestowed on the enterprising gentleman and
assistant, whose names deserve TO be handed
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Michigan requires more extended know,cd &C
Of mathematics than Harvard, but less extend
cd reading of Latin and Greek. Although but
few colleges give proper attention TO the sciences
and history, the University of Michigan makes a
good showing in both of these departments. The
course Of study in astronomy is more extended
here than that offered by any Of the other of our
colleges. table is given in Scyib'aer showing
the number of hours of instruction week, given
in the principal studies by twenty colleges. From
this table it appears that in the University of
Michigan, twenty-eght hours is spent on the
classics, ancient languages twelve on mathemat-
les thirty-two on sciences, fifteen on modern Ian
guagcs, nine on philosophy, and eight on his
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U.of NJ.

Our boys, Clarence Griggs, Frank sizer, and
Ed Bull, have returned, or are about TO, to their
work at the University Of Michigan. And by the
way, as the L. OF VI. is the only frstclass college
within reasonable distance Of Ottawa, those pre-
pairing for college in this city may be interested
in the following condensed from Sc-ibrsT Of Sep
TENDER:
Among the colleges Of this country, the cOndi-
tons Of admittance are highest at Harvard, whose
requirements Of admittance are more than those
Of Michigan University, aud Michigan's more
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DUNCAN A O'CONOR,

IRUSTEES SALE Whereas Elizabeth Gilligan, Of the
city Of Ia sale in Ia Sale county and stat Of Illinois
delivered bearing date the eleventh day Of November A. u
1873 and recorded In the Recorders Office OF Ia sale cOun
~ in De Of Illinois the sixteenth day of November
a y $50 in Book IL Of Records on page BIO did convey
premises to wit: Lot numbered seven in block numbered
one hundred and ionr IN the city Of Ia sale u la Sale
the tehenen Entertainments privileges and appurensnces
y notes for the Aggregate sum Of four hundred and
dollars both Of even date with said trust deed executed by
Walker both bearing per cent per
annum after matury of said notes being for the sum
day Of November 1916 and the other for the OF two
hundred and sixteen dollars due and payable on the elev
Aud whereas provided in the said trust deed that in
or either 81 them or any part thereof according TO tie
and effect Of said noer or In of breach of any OF the
the application Of the legal holder said either
Of them should and might be lawful for The IndeSsned
title benefit and equity Of redemption Of the said Elizabeth
the south door Of the Court House In the city Of Ottawa IN
La Sale county In the state Of illinois, or ON the said prem
thirty days previous notice Of such sale having been given
by publication once 10 each week for four successive week.
Ottawa and To make execute and deliver 10 the purchaser
Of conveyance for the premises sold Of the proceeds
u such sale al costs and expenses incurred in ayer
also the principal and Interest said notes;
first Of the above described notes being tor the 0f two
hundred and thirty wodoas and due the eleventh day
Of November A. D. ls6 with interest that has accrued since
it, maturity At the rate b ten per cent per annuin the said
George Walker, psye In and the legal holder 81 SAID
notes. declared the Whole secured hy sad trus
deed Ia be due and payable there being due thereon Ia,
sum Of two hundred and tiFtyiso dollars with interest
thereon At the rate OF tn per cent per annun from the tt
day Of November s ne date Of the maturity Of said nrs
note and the of two hundred aud sixteen dollar. les
the discount thereon n the day u sale hereafter men
toned maturity 81 said note eleventh day
November s,. aud has made application 10 the undersigned
comply with the conditions In said trust deed sct forth by
aid premises BE- duly advertised and sold
vtded in said trust deed
now therefore public notice Is hereby given. that the
undersigned such Trustee "wednesday. the Sist day OF
October So az o'clock In the afternoon of said
DAY the premises aforesaid the end thereof In the
said city 81 Ia sale in the county Of Ia sale and state 81
Iinois will eel puhc auction. under and BY virtue Of
the powers conferred by said trust deed the follow
ing described premises " ut Lot number seven, In block
number hundred ami four the city of la sale. In IA
sale county and state % illinois, and al the right title
benefit and equity Of redemption " Elizabeth i'm
gan her heirS and as-igis therein.
JOHN G. BRONSON
DUNCAN a oCoSoH. Aii'ys (seps-I~1 Trustee.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS.

For County Clerk.
We announce ARTHUR LOCKWOOD Q candidate for
County Clerk
Fer County Clerk.
We authorized TO announce JOHN C. CAMPBELL a.
candidate for County Clerk subject the decision OF the
Democratic County Convention.
For County Clerk.
We are authorized to announce SOLOMON ROSEN
HAuPT Of La Sae candidate for the once Of County
Clerk of La Sale county subject the decision Of the Dem
ocratic County Convention.
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down as the real pioneers Of the electric telegraph
in Hawaii nci." The line is to be extended into
the country; and from the success of the line in
operation the editor, in lengthy editorial, urges
tho government to embark in a scheme for con-
Meeting the capital with the other parts Of the
kingdom by telegraph, on the numerous ad-
vantages Of which 1t is needless to eXpatiate!
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Recording secretary, Mrs. Van Ben schorten.
Corresponding secretary and state temperance
missionary, Mrs. Holyoke.
Treasurer, Mr.. G. II. Reed, Bloomington.
The evening excuses held at the Congrega-
tional church on Wednesday and Thursday ev-
ening were well attended, and much enjoyed by
those present. On Wednesday evening the an
nual address TO the union was delivered by Mrs.
J. Ellen Foster Of Clinton, member Of the Iowa
bar. Ii was an able effort-not at all in the
spread eagle style Of oratory, but an earnest
womanly talk, full Of sharp, telling points, and
leavened with the sweetness OF woman's charity.
1t created much favorable comment. Other in
teresting talks, essays, etc, filed the evenings.
The convention was success, and the pro
ceedings in full were ordered printed, and will
be distributed TO the unions throughout the
state.
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DISSOLUTION.
E1'TAlsI.I@HED IN 1865.

Tho Arm of NJ g. p Kenny is this day mutually dissolved,
p Kenny having been Is years selling groceries thought ne
would change business The book accounts, notC @c DC.
longing to said Arm will he left in possession OF NJ Kenny
for CO DAYS after above date for collection; anu aer sa
""'' '"'' ~ ~ NJ. q 7. KENNY.
Ottawa, H.. Sept lith 1871. sep%-SW
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-01-18

II is not pleasant Ia have it said I'VE
told you s"," hut it is sometimes valuable.
When urging the necessity Of a defense
against Are, We have felt that Tut little
would he done until the necessity FIR it
should have been demonstrated by severe
losses. Nov We expect to see something
done. Some considera,e action should
be taken. THIS city needs something
more than Hook and Ladder Company.
but it can scarcely afford steam nre In.
CINE. W. can buy an old fashioned hand
engine which will do US gued service,
and that is what we should get; then W.:
need = reservoir system. on limited
scale. These with the appliances which We
now have, will afford US reasonable securi
~, and these VIC must have "r Insurance
companies will refuse to give Us their
protection, and that We cannot afford 10
lose.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-01-18
Adsnlntstrstors Notice.

The undersigned having been appoint.
cd administrators Ut the estate ut Joseph
Kyle deceased, hereby gives notice to oil
p.rsone indebied II the 6rm IT Kyle 4
Fiehn, that he is authorized to collect all
sums due them and reccip: for the same,
ard also to adjust and pay NIL proper de
mands against said firm. which should h
presented. without delay. Pcrsnns know
ing themselves "a be indebted IL tho hrm
vii, confer favor BY making % cary
settlement 0f their sccj,Vnt.
HID. Hncxrxa. Admtntsts6taf,
Austin, Dec. 81, 1870
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-01-18

/.
Having assumed tho duties of Post.
master Of this city, I take the liberty to
say thus publicly that I do not expect
during the earlier days ofmy incumbency
To wholly avoid mistakes. nor to serve the
people 80 faultlessly ~ to. completely die.
arm even friendly criticism; but I shall
strive t. become familiar with tile details
Of the work, the names and faces If the
people aud thu location Of their several
boxes, ~ early ~ possible and in the mean
time I invoke their lenieni consideration.
Desiring u make my Inauguration less
noticeable for il Inconvenience to the pub
lie requested Mr.. Meigs, late p. NJ, 10
remain in the cftice temporarily, and give
ME the valuable assistance which his long
experience has qualified him I" rrnler,
but he felt constrained 70 refuse, although
he kindly gave me much Information, IN
absence VI which my initial duties would
have been considerably more onerous. 1t
will be seen. however. that l am com
PEELED to begin with y c"rrs If assistants,
entirely unfamiliar with both the people
and the work If the Office. lconsider my
self fortunate in having - my chief assist
ant, Mr.. c. g. Barbour, IT, Br"~nsiale,
who 10 not only gentleman Of talent and
integrity. but one who adds to culture and
afability ripe experience in the postal
service. With him ~ the head Of the
corps, I hope to render the work in some
reasonable degree acceptable. Msster
Der: II. St0ddard, late "f Spring Valley,
will endeav"r u learn the situation and
make himself useful and agreeable To all
having business with the office.
Recognizing NJ Distinctions. or classes.
and ignoring everything which may in the
least interfere with the fullest enjoyment
Of personal rights, I shall endeav"r to do
my duty in lawful and generally accept
able manner.
Respectfully,
A. 4. HAYWOOD.
AUSTIN, January IS, 1877.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-01-18

r" tie C;s;s-ns IF A.ss;n:
Fellow ci,'z.ns:-As many of you we'll
know. | have lat,'red earueetly tyr the
past three years to create public senti-
mcnt that would urge the Common Cetltl.
ell to take some measures fer the protection
II our city from disasters by IRE, but citi-
Gems and Council have slept ~ in farcied
security, ii tie very crater IT the volcano
that hiss hurst forth in i,s f,lr,, and
laid in Ashes thousands If d ,llars Of
property; ssili nothing Is provided to cir.
cumvcnt the pr0gress If the fire fiepd
Will y"u ii. longer idly by and zee our
beautiful city burned to the ground with
gu, providing remedy! Ia this want If
interest aud action through fear that some
cr"aker upon the street corner will brand
you y e1trav.gent? Nothing but the
absence of even small breeze hes twice
saved the entire business portion If our
city from being burned IL ashes within
the past week. There 10 lack If proper
organization, discipline and numbers in
our fire company, not however wholly
their fault, ~ the CITY has failed through
fear Of = little expense, or the want IT
energy. to furnish them with room in
which to meet, and = sufliclent apparatus
with wi.icl, 10 work. The same may
Justly b. said Of the Council In regard to
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-01-18

Wong Chin Foo. the celebrated chinese
lecturer, that has created - great an ex.
citment 10 this Ssa.erecently, will lecture
at Jones' Hall. in this city, ON Monday
evening next. He 10 IN educated gentle.
man-..ne who speaks onr language
fluen,ly. and possesses oratoricsl power in
y remarkable degree. Ills lectures in 81.
Paul, Minneapolis and Win"ua, gave IN.
bounded sati ,fac'inn and elected most
favorable notices from the press of those
cities. W. feel certain that Mr.. Wong
will both interest and instruct our people.
and W. l,"pe large audience will greet
him,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-01-18
800, 600 Fal LOAN
ia Mower county 90 first real estate mort
gage, in sums of $500 and upwards.
GREENNAN s. ABBEY,
26tf Autsin. MINI.

TIE party givcn bv the Odd Fellow
At their hall. Lac. Wednesday evening, Was
a grand success. II was largely attended
and was enjoyed By all in attendance.
They will give anuthcr Of their parties one
week tom next Wednesday.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-01-18
EssEsy N~sses.

Came into my possession in the village
Of Lansing, Mower County. a hcifer Of
medium Size, supposed to be two years
old next spring. Ter general color IS
white. The owner is requested to prove
propertv. pay charges and take her away.
HENRY R0BlNs0N.
LANSING, Jan. 10, 1876 4l.3t
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-01-18

The subjects Of the discourses At the
Uuiversa'ist Church next Sunday, viii, be
- foll"Ns: Morning, Life here and here
AFTER" EyeninY. THE relation Of faith
and life" A cordial invitation is extend
ed to all. Seats free.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-01-18
BoscHRE's GERMAN SYRUP eau

BOSCHEE'S GERMAN SYRUP CAP
now b~ purchased right 1t home. it is the
mast sncctssius preparation eyer intro
duc.d to our. people. 1t works like II
charm in al cases IL Consumption, Pneu-
monia, Hem"rrtages. Asthma. severe:
Coughs. Group and all cher Throat and
Lung Diseases. M person has ever used
T.. il n..,licine without getting immediate
relief. yet there are 4 great many poor
suffering. skcp,ical persons g.'ing about
onr streets with u suspicious cough, and
their l"ngs that will not try It. II you
d., il Is your own fault, ~ you can 20 I"
your DrUggis,. Clrmmcr & Foo!er and get
Sample Bottle fer 10 cents and try It;
three doses will relieve any case. R"g''-
lar sizc only IS cents. soc. .. W.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-01-18

The profrac;ed meetings are growing
il interest and benefit, extending their
influence widely. Qni;e large number
profess II have me. with u cian:e Vi
heart. The sessions will bc held during
the week 1t the Congregational Church.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-01-18

Dr.. p. i. Peck. dentist from Alden
Iowa. aud f'rm.rly l,rael in this Cit,
Is here f,r visiting. ana ba .incss. H. will
remain three weeks with his uncl'. j.. T.
Sargent ~ the Springs, where he may bt
consulted In any .: the branches Of his
Yrufessi"n. Alta
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-01-18

That the public may better understand
the object sought by the Relief Assccin.
sion. recently organized, we publish, the
following Preamble and Constitution:
A canvass of the entire city has been
made, anil several cases requiring i'm
mediate aid, have been relieved. Any
rers"n Who may wish to contribute furth.
cr to this worthy object, either in money,
clothing or stores, eau leave the same ut
the store of Gen. E. WilDour, or with any
OF the officers Of the Association.
WaEkEAs. The cry Of the destitute has
reached our ears. and knowing from the
severity of,he climate and s,riny-ncy Of
the times, that the suffering must Increase
rather than diminish and recognizing the
voice Of our father saying I" us: "Bear ) e
one a"othrr's burdcns,:' ''Inasmuch u ye
have done it unto one Of the least Ut these,
my bsethereo ye have done il unto me-"
Therefore, Resolved, That we the un.
dersigncd, organize ourselves iuto au As.
s.'clati>sn for the relief Of the destitute and
aiii,cted-and adopted tine foIl.'win: cvu
siltution:
Article I. This Association shall be
called The Ladies' Relief Association Of
Austi" ami vicinity.
Article 2. The officers Of this AssOciu.
ton shall consist Of u Presi,icn', two Wee
Presidents, SECRETARY and Treasurer, and
two Trustees from caci, religious d-nomi-
nation, represented in the Association.
Article T. II shall be the duty ot the
President t., preside at all the meetings.
AL applications E,r all sli Ill Oe made ~
the president, wllJ shall report tue same
10 the trustees.
Article 1. 1t shall be the duty Of either
vice president IT, preside Il, absence Ut lie
president, s"d .ncy shall also lake charge
vi tnis work.
Article s. The duties of the Sccre;ar,
and Treasurer shall he such ~ usually
pei Tain u that Office.
Article 8. 1t snall be the duty Of the
trustees t. visit applicants for nil, to ell
Quirc Into the necessities of tue Case, us.d
appropriate Us luay seem to them adviss.
bic. Two trustees serving one month, ~
appointed By the president, shall report
ut the monthly meetings, the cases visited
and relieved.
Article 7. The officers shall constitute
beard Of managers, for the transaction
of business tw.'.tI,irds forming quorm.
Article :. The officers .all be elected
At each annual meeting, which shall he
held on the 2"d day of December.
Article l. The regular meetings Of the
Association shall be held monthly Or
oitener a. occasion requires.
Article 10. Any person may become q
member Of this Association. by tue pay
mcnt IT enc cent per week.
Article II: Any ar,irle can be added
IL the constitution, or amendments made
by vote Ut two-thir.ls Of tho mcmbers
present. MRs. q W. SHAW,
Secretary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-01-18

8 chandler i Bro. have taken E. G.
Carter. Esq. int" partnership, and will en-.
deav"r 10 increase their business without
making 1t any less satisfactory IT, their
customers than it las l'een heretofore
The bo:s hav" done lively trade and
male hl,sts IT friends.