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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

Considerable of the time of the late
session Of the County Commissioners, was
occupied in discussing The question of
County buildings The fact forces itself
upon the attention of the authorities, that
we have no safe place IN which to keep,
the County records, and none that is suit
able for the transaction of the public bus.
mess. The building now III use stands
over spring, and is liable to tumble
down at any time, and cannot be used
much longer. OF this the Commissioners
are fully aware. The question Of build
ing has been discussed somewhat, but we
think but few are willing to engage in
such q project at present. We cannot af'
fora new house just yet. 1t is no doubt
necessary to so repair the old building, as
to make it answer the purposes of the
County, until times so far improve as to
justify the erection of suitable structure
one that will be credit to our enter
prise and wealth. We must have no in
crease of taxation for the present; but it
would be well for the County Commits.
sioncrs to select, and secure a proper site.
City property is constantly advancing,
and the time will come when block Of
ground in this town will be costly. 1t is
therefore but the exercise Of common
prudence, to provide against the contin.
gency of increased valuation. There is
prevalent an idea that the County seat
should bear large share of tue expense
sustained in supplying the requisite
facilities for doing the public business;
but we think this view IS enormous.
Everything that serves to build up the
city, has tendency to add to the value Of
real estate in the surrounding country,
while the burdens which city people have
to bear, arc fully as onerous as any that
rest upon the rural population, hence it
will be to the advantage Of all parties con-
cerncd, to have just so much done as
may he necessary to save the risk which
may be occasioned by inflated prices, and
in this the city and comfy should share
the burden alike.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

THIS is the time Of year when all kinds
Of stock need good care and wholesome
food. 1t will be but short time until the
teams will be taxed to their utmost capac.
ity in the performance of the work Incl.
dent to seeding, hence they should be
prepared for it by judicious feeding and
exercise. The present is critical time
with COWS, and they should have tho very
best treatment; and the same is true with
young stock. They should be kept in
good condition and strength until they
get to grass, otherwise, they will lose a
half years growth. 1t is good plan to
winter stock well. If they get through
in good condition, COWS will give more
aud better milk, and their offspring lie
healthier and better. Teams will do
much better service, and young creatures
will devc]ope growth impossible under
other circumstances. Everybody, there
fore, who is.:the owner ofan animal, should
take good care of it,: not lees for humane
tvs sake than for the additional profit
which he will thereby realize from his
kindness. -.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29
horsenaAn and Horses ct Austin.

The following correspondence, in
wilkes Spirit of the Times, relating to
our own city, is of interest:
Anstin, Mimi, is the railroad centre of
Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota.
A brisk, live little city, ITS people have
recognized the importance Of sport, and
have made, for their recreation aud amuse-
ment, very fine halfmile track, one of
the best I ever saw. On the grounds they
have house for a driver, with all the
neelful adjuncts for handling stable of
trottcrs, but, strange to say, the building
is vacant. Tom Russell was Its last and on
ly occupants good, clevcr;fellow, and a very
fair handler, but too reserved and diff
dent for a battle.with this; busy world. Aus.
tlnjprescnts a rare opportunity for an activ
able man, and to such man, failure is
impossible. No people in the country
love square. honest racing better than the
good citizens of Austin. They hate a
gambler or II put-up job, and no man
with prediction for shady manage
ment, need ever hope for success there.
Let them get the right man, one who will
inspire them with confidence in his hon
esty, and who has activity and energy,
and predict that Austin will become, in
racing matters, the Cleveland Of the North.
west. The Spirit, is read and appreciated
at Austin. Fun-loving Jim McGratl, who
likes joke better than three meals a day,
scans its pages weekly, to see if anyone
has better horse than his, whose only
fault is disposition, when crowded by a
rival, to imagine that pacing is the proper
way to get there first. Aaron Cox, the Sc.
date livcryman, keeps it on file for the
benefit of his friends, but don't dare to
read it much himself, for fear that the
trottjng fever may catch him again. New
England men will remember him as the
owner and driver of Fred Billings and
Joe Hooker, when they were good ones
The Spirit should have a number more
subscribers here, and doubtless will in
the near future. A man with speedy
| roadster is out in the cold withou, il. \
Mr.. Wheeler drives lsrge, handsome
span of bays, that can step along quite
fast. Mr.. French, the Mayor, drives the
ches tnut stallion Captccncr (see "Trotting
Register') who has been winner when
allowed to start in a race. Mine host,
Nat Hammond. of the Fleck House, the
boss hotel, takes his airing behind u clcv.
er gclding that entirely without training,
mocks trotter well. Mr.. Goats drives
honest old Dan, about the NEST sensible
horse in the world. When man gets by
Dan before he is ready, the horse he
drives will act very much like trotter.
| The writer used to have many plea sent
days sport with tho good people Of Aus
tin, when a resident there, and is glad IL
acknowledge that no town in the country
has contributed more to his enjoyment
Long may she wave! Yours, NJ. I. g.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

GRAND MEADOW, Mimi, July II, 1870.
We, the undersigned, do hereby recon-
mend to those suffering from the effect of
diseases, r. L. Wolcott's Great CArARRH
ANN1HILAToR, as the best remedy in use
for Catarrh, Neuralgia, Erysipelas, Sore
Eyes, Headache, Toothache, etc.
Pam Paint cures Scald Head, Salt
Rheum, Cancers, Flesh Wounds, Sore
Throat and rheumatism.
Consumption Cure cures Colds and
Coughs of the worst form. H..
SAM. AxDELL G. Fl. DYER
ALvA Hunt PETER PETERSON
A. MOBILES CENA LEsHER
j. ID. LESTER J. GET1sMAN.
This medicine can be had Of J. D..
Lesher, General Agent for r. L. Wolcott's
Great Family Remedies, by addressing
him at Grand Meadow, Mimi. 15tf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29
TEACnEns' EXAMINATIONS.

OPTICS Of SUPERINTENDENT or SCHOOLS,
4 Austin, Mower Co.. Mimi, March 20, ~.
The s!rirg'. meetings for the examination
If teachers TOR the summer schools, in Now
er County, vii! be held % follows:
In the School House, in Austin, Monday
and Tuesday, April I'd and Sd.
In tho School House, in Leroy, Thursday
and Friday. april 5th and 9Th.
In the Scho", House, in Gaand Meadow,
Tuesda, ard Wednesday, April 10th and llth.
Work will commence promptly on the first
Day. At each place: :. 10 O'Clock, a: NJ, .aa
.echools must DO present and join some ono Of
the classes, oven if they hold . second grade
certificate: The sounds and power Of letters,
rhontc SPELLING. word analysis and hygiene
will receive .peoial attention. No private
examinations will be given until the public
exominatiYn tapers have been examined and
tho writer's licensed or rejected.
;lt2 n. N. HOLBR00k, Co. supt.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

The Masonic Lodge in this city was
visited on Tuesday and Wednesday of this
week by the Grand Secretary, A. T. G
Pierson, Of st. Paul, and the occasion was
improved by the brethren to the best pos
sible advantage. Alarge number Of visi.
tors was present from adjacent towns and
participated In the pleasure Of the meet.
ing. On the evening of Tuesday, just as
the session Of the Lodge was about to ter
inmate, company Of ladies appeared at
the outer door of the ante. chamber and
succeeded In attracting The attention Of
the Tiler by whom the Master
was informed of the situation and
the Lodge was speedily put in order
for the reception of the visitors. They
brought with them something with which
to regale the palate and in few moments
an excellent COLLATION. was spread, which
was discussed with great satisfaction.
Speeches were made, and songs were sung
and the occasien made Z social carnival
il which pleasure reifned supreme.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

I'VE like that Edwin, who waits upon
US at Tallmadge & Balls Grocery" That
is what almost everybody says, who 60
there to trade. There are many boys in
the city who are very agreeable, both to
their employers and to the general public,
many who are in all respects most ctlic-
lent, but we doubt whether there arc any
who are in all particulars more accept.
able to all classes ofpeople than is Edwin
and his employers know his value to
them and they appreciate ittoo. 1t seems
strange that all classes Of business men
have not learned the value Of good nature
in business transactions. Agrecablcness
IS wonderful magnet,-it draws old and
young alike, and he Is the most fortunate
man, that keeps on hand the best stock OF
politeness and genuine good will.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29
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To the WORKING Class.-We arc
now prepared to furnish all classes with con-
slant employment at home, the whole of the
tiihe, or for their spare moments. Business
new, light and profitable. Persons Of either
sex easily earn from 50 cents to IS per eve
ming, and . proportional sum by devoting
their whole time to the business. Boys and
girls earn nearly as much as men. That oil
who sec this notice may send their address,
and test the business No make this unparal-
lsled offer: To such ~ are net we'll satisfied
No will send ono dollar to pay for tho trou-
BILE Of writing. Full particulars, samples
worth several dollars to commence work on,
and : copy Of Home and Fireside. ono of the
largest and best Illustrated publications. all
sent free by mail. Reader, if you want per-
manent, profitable work. address GsoacE
s7sxsoH q Co., Portilnd; Maino:' ,43tf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

\ man living on the East Side and who
Is generally a good citizen, became intoxi
Gated one day recently, assaulted and beat
his wife and threatened 10 kill her. If he
had not been restrained by official inter
ference he might have executed his bloody
threat. He was taken to the police court
fined and turned loose to drink and get
crazy again. Whisky is the responsible
agent Of four.f}fths of all the crime which
is committed, and yet people toady to it
as they do to some viscious tyrant-one
that they dispise but fear. We ere COW
ards-xcourged every day, but too timid
to strike blow in self defense! To us it
passing strange that there is such a
fear Of consequences Of opposition to the
rum traffic!
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

F. z. MINER and Frank Warner, Of
Grand Meadow, two master mechanics in
the noble art Of Masonry came over on
Tuesday afternoon to participate with
their brethren In exempl,iying the work
Of the craft.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
AUSTIN Posr OFFICE. Mower Co., MIMI,
March, 81 1877

AUSTIN Posr OFFICE. Mower Co., Mimi,
March, 81, 1877.
The following 10 a list of letters which
have been il this Office thirty days, and for
which no call has been made. To obtain
them, app,ica nts should 9sk for advertised
letters" and give the date of this notice:
Thomson, Mrs. Agnes Daylc, Miss Sarah
Cover, Casper {'urran, Edward
Iunn, Osmun Booth, Matthew
Keane, BARLEY Anderson, Leo
Hill, w. d. (2) Blanranek, Frank
Jansen, Julia l.. Biksen, N.
Helgesen, Srnly -.-.. -......-......-..-....
If not delivered within four weeks, they
will lie sent to the Dead Letter Office.
...-.. -- A. A. HARDWOOD, P. NJ.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29
Dlssolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the CO
partnership heretofore existing between
w. H. William and G. G. Robinson ha.
been dissolved by the Withdrawal, there
from Of w. H. William, who will carr,
on the bushes in all its branches.
W. H. W1fniiiMs%
Aus1ix; March 'z7th,. 1877"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

The meetings held here by the Uni.
versalist people, which closed last Sab.
bath, were very interesting, and they were
we'll attended. Several prominent Clergy.
men from abroad were here and took
part in the work. At the close of the
services on Sunday morning, the Rev. DR..
Hanson, of Chicago, who had just con.
cluded an eloquent sermon upon the text,
IF We love Me Keep My Commandments -
made statement concerning the financial
condition of tho church, which he follow.
ed by an appea! - the audience for con-
;riDution sufficient to cancel the debt in
Cured by the society in the erection of its
chapel. The result was contribution by
persons present of 100000, sum suffici-
cnt for the payment of all claims against
the church for the payment Of which no
provision had been made. The church
and society have become large and strong
under the passionate Of Rev. J. W. Eldredge,
whose labors have proved most acceptable
in all respects. The burden of debt being
removed Pastor and people will bend
themselves to the accomplishment of the
higher purposes Of the church, if not with
greater zeal, and with better pros.
poets Of success.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

Dr. Allen, Of Portage City, Wis, will be
at Browns House, In Grand Meadow, on
Thursday, April 18th, and remain one
day, and at the Browns House Browns
dale, Friday April 18th, and remain one
day only, and at the Fleck House, in
Austin, on Saturday, April 14th, and
remain three days only. All those wish
ing his services must remember the days.
The doctor comes we'll recommended.
Examination and consultation free. Att
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

Ransom s. Co. mean business! Coal,
wood and iced at lowest prices. All orders
accompanied with the cash promptly
attended to.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

The Grand Jury have found large
number Of indictments against persons 9,
principally for minor offences, but a. the
parties are not all in custody we refrain
from mentioning names.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

The hotel at Ramsey, three miles north
Of this city, was together with nearly all
its contents destroyed h fire last Monday
morning. The fire was not discovered
until it had advanced 80 far as to en-
danger the lives OF the inmates, about SIX
teen Of whom made their escape through
the windows of the second story.
The hotel was occupied by W. H. Gore,
who lost everything that he had in the
way of material wealth. His son, wife
aud two children were boarding at the
house and they lost all their clothing and
furniture. The house was owned by John
Matheson, we believe, and fairly insured,
but for what sum we have not learned.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

We shall next week give detailed
statement of the business transacted at the
present term of court.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

Down THEY GO.-While Boots and
Shoes are advancing in eastern markets
they are coming down in Austin; for
proof of which see ]. Trucsdcll's adver.
tisement this week. 42tf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

There are moments in life which are
never forgotten. Those are the moments
when a man has concluded to purchase q
Prairie City Secdcr Of "Van."
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

The Prairie City will SOW accurately
when going fast or slow over the ground
~ it is a perfect force feed, and sows &C.
corling to the distance travelled.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

E. p. Van Vaulkenburgh offers the
Prairie City Seeder this spring with the
fullest confidence in its superiority
over all others in the market.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

3l00, 900 TO LOAN
in Mower county on first real estate mort.
gage, in sums of $500 and upwards.
GREENMAN 3 ABBEY,
est Autsin, MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

c. w. Ransom & Co. have opened q
feed store in connection with the coal and
wood business. Everything sold at lowest
prices.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

There is story abroad in this commun
ity to the effect that a msn living not
very far away, a church member and
heretofore regarded us Il good citizen, is
guilty of the crime of incest, having, as it
is alleged, carried on sexual commerce
with his own daughter during the last
year and half. The details Of the Case
are so revolving as to make us refrain from,
presenting them to the public; it being
enough for US to note the existence III our
midst Of such degree Of depravity rs to
render possible the commission Ola crime
so infamous. Hoping that the case may
be relieved of some Of its most disgusting
features We have concluded to withhold
for the present the names Of the parties.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

In the Prairie City Scedcr every cult
vator hoe can be set at exactly the same
pitch, without guess work or trouble.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

J. Keenan, will have a Car load o.
DEBORAH wagons arrive today, and will
sell then, cheap.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

A contented mind is q perpetual feast.
Ne farmer should be contented until le
has Prairie City Seeder on his farm.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

Tie original Haywood Bros. Combina-
ton, that will appear this Thursday eve
ming, at the Jones' Hall, is very tavorably
noticed by Southern journals. An cx-
tract from the Jimplicute Of LETTERS on,
Texas, says: The Haywood Bros. crew a
crowded house, and one ard all az rec that
they gave a good entertainment, the fact
~, they gave the best performance in
their line that has been presented in the
Opera House for long time. There is
not dull or dry act in it from beginning
10 end, and funny-wen, any one who
was there and could refrain, from almost
going into commissions Of laughter over
some Of the things that were said and
done, had better hire himself out to drive
a hearse, and while fun and jollity abounds
there is nothing gross. - 49,,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

Persons going to Chicago and other
points east should remember that the trains
of the Southern Minnesota Railroad now
cross the great iron bridge at La Crosse,
and connect in the same depot with the
trains Of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St.
Paul Railway. 46tf
CoM1Na--On the 10th Of April Bishop
Whipple will give one of his popular
lecturers-subject: 1.-THE Holy Land"
the Bishop very kindly gives the lecture
for the benefit Of the Episcopal Church.
The admission fee is twenty five cents, (uo
extra charge tor reserved seats). The
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. flrst.class lecturer
and the worthy object in view, will, we
trust, secure an overlooking house.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

BE virtuous and you will be happy"
Buy . Sccder of "Van" and it will save
you many an evil thought and swear.worl.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

The finest thing that We have ever seen
with which to do cooking in summer, Is
now on exhibition at the Post mce build
Ing, and is attracting crowds Of people.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

The Southern Minnesota road has been
thoroughly repaired and extensively im-
proved, and has been provided with an
entirely new passenger equipment, un-
cquallcd by that of any road in the State
1t is now in connection with the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, the best,
as we'll as the shortest and quickest line
to Chicago and all eastern points. P-s.
senger trains pass Ramsey, rs follows;
going east, 10 A. NJ; going west, 3 :25 r. NJ
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

The proof Of the pudding is in chewing
tha string. Abe Watkins says the Vibrat'
ing Harrow he bought Of "Van" last
spring is the best tool he ever used.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

Miss Mary Engle left for Usage, Satu'
day, to visit relation and attend the high
school exhibition.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

Huntly the man charged with stealing
a horse from Lucicn J. Mason, of lie Roy
was acquitted.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

swine is = mocker, strong drink Is rag
Ing" but the Pairic City Seeder is oil my
Imagination painted 1t.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

Whether Hayes or Tiiden he declared
President it matters not to the man who
buys his Sceder and Harrow Of "Van."
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

This ccr,lfics that have used the Prairie
City Seeder and Cultivator combined, and
have put in 100 acres with it. Ithas done
the work we'll and is the best cultivator
have ever used. DANIEL HOwE
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

The aighes, marke, price for wood in
exchange for goods At
EST J. TRUBsDELL's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

Farmers do not purchase Scedc1
before seeing the Van Brunt.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

Now is the time of year for Pneumonia
Fever, &c. Every family should have a
bottle of BOCHEE's GERMAN SYRUP
Don't allow for one moment that cough
to take hold OF your child, your family or
yourself. Consumption, Asthma, Pneu.
monia, Group, Hemorrhagcs. and other
fatal diseases may set in. Although it is
true GERMAN SYRUP is curing thousands
Of these dreaded diseases, yet it is much
better to have il at hand when three doses
will cure you. One Bottle will last your
whole family a winter and keep you safe
from danger. If you are consumptlve,
do not rest until you have tried this remedy
Sample bottle 10 cents. Regular size IS
cents. Sold by your druggists Clcmmcr
s. POOler. 30. cow.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

Cummings the Grand Meadow riOtcr
was convicted of an assault and battery,
and has not yet been sentenced
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

Chas. II. Slocum, Postmaster, Of Blue
Earth City, and editor Of the Post, favored
Us with call, on Tuesday last.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1877-03-29

]. Keenan, sells the new Van Brun,
Sccdcr very cheap.