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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12
LIE ROY.

Several carloads of hogs and steers
were shipped from this point last week.
Mr.. B. F. Garvey started Monday of
last week for the pinery with his crew,
and three or four carloads of horses,
stock and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The Independent folks think it
only a question of time with several
chronic loafers they know of. They've
all got to come to it this winter-or freeze.
Vacation is over, and the winter term
of school commenced on Monday. Corps
of teachers: Prof E. G.. Stevens, prin.
cipal; Miss Bell Bronson, intermedia te
Miss Eula Avery, primary.
-Diphtherla is raging fearfullY all
around Leroy. The Independent says
lit is reported that within a circuit OF
one mile on Slough Creek, and eight
miles from this place, fifteen persons have
died within the past month"
LEROY is enjoying temperance revi-
val just now. On Wednesday night of
last week the Temple gave an open en-
tertainment, aud the Independent says
assays and papers were read by Prof.
E. G. Stevens, Rev. Mr.. Raymond, DR.. E.
J. Klngsbury and Hon. J. D. Allen. All
of whom did credit to the subject under
discussion. The STATISTICS presented by
Mr.. Allen, showing the vast amount OF
money thrown away in this town alone,
during the year 1877, cannot but con.
vince all reasonable men that prohibl-
ton in any town is the only road to
anccpaa ~
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Coal Discovered at Otra nto.

If the reported discovery of large coal
fields at Otranto Cstatlon, Iowa, (only
about Is miles south of Austin) on the c.,
M. & St. p. r. R., shall turn out true, it
will be glorious news for Austin and all
southern Minnesota. The following from
the Mitchell County Ne,os, Of 5th inst is
the only news from that quarter this
week. We will endeavor to keep our
readers posted as to Developments:
We are under obligations to w. ]. Rib.
let for samples from the Otranto coal
fields, and interesting information rela-
tive to prospects there. The specimens
include ''smut COAL" coal slate, and fire
clay. Mr.. Riblet says that Messrs. ORES.
bach and Davis & Bros, the parties who
have interested themselves in the devel
opment of the mines, have already leased
10000 acres of land in that vicinity, and
will start drills in the course of q few
days They are cid miners, acquai nted
with the business, and their opinion, tn a,
there is coal there in paying quantities
anu their eagerness to go to work at their
own expense, is pretty fair proof that i,
isn't sell. The vein of smut coal is III
waters edge at Otranto Station, aud crops
out in the bluffs about two miles farther
down, about ten feet above water. The
tlrst vein of trne coal is expected to be
tou1d about 80 feet below the "smut'
A few weeks will probably determine the
prospects. May they be good
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12


Mr.. Short on tho Last 'tvlndicatfon. -
BROWNSVILLE, Mimi, Dec. 7th, 1878.
Editor Of Transcript:
S1R:-1 see by your Brownsville cor
respondence, that Capt. Hunt was "white.
washed" at the last lodge meeting.
understand three or four voted for the
resolution, and no one against it. It was
too much trouble, and looked too rough,
with Hunt presiding, and in such sallow
need of the application. These same
fellows, with Hunt at their head, osten-
tatiously resolved, through the papers, to
support only temperance men in the last
election, and then voted for Tom Gibson
and Gaskil! in preference to Allen and
Goodsell, members of temperance lodges.
Some of the "white-washers" may be
members of the Temperance board" elect
ed last spring, who have since licen sed
the only two saloons existing in our vii
lage-Rolph on the Oath of May last, and
Fizell on the Oath of October last.
I understand Hunt still claims, that it
is owing to the wicked Vaccinations of
the Hon. H. A. Brown in getting thetown
incorporated, that we still have saloons.
That the public may judge, l beg to
quote from the charter got up by Mr..
Brown:
"And the common council of said vii.
"lage may prohibit the sale of all intoxi-
''cating, vinous, spurious, malt, or fer.
"mented liquors within the limits of said
"village and enforce such prohibition by
appropriate penalties" Special laws Of
1916, p. So, &c., %.
Respectfully Yours,
c. J. SHORTT.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

PERsoNAL.-A sight good for eyes
that are long sighted, or near sigh ted, or
even cross'eyed, is to see our old frien
Ormanzo Allen around again. We're
glad. and so is everybody else glad. We
don't think the climate of the Pacific
slope IS conducive to his general health, as
he lost several pounds avoirdupois during
his 10 months absence. We should ad.
wise him 10 quit rowing and settle down
to steady habits, and remain with his
many friends on his old stamping ground.
We see by the Usage, Qowa) Press,
that Anna Thomas has fled a petition in
court, asking a divorce from Geo. H.
Thomas, on the grounds of wilful deser.
ton. Geo. used to reside here, and was
highly respected His wife was the
daughter of Levi w. Smith who also
resided at Austin when George was mar
ried in 1869.
Rev. WV. Whitcomb, for some time
pastor of the Owatonna Baptist church,
and later of the Hastings church, and
well known by many of the friends OF
that denomination in Austin, has resign.
ed his Hastings charge, and will soon
move to Ohio.
H. B. Corey, ESQ.,, sheriff elect, was
in town yesterday. He is "putting his
house In order" for an active campaign
after January LIST.
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Clsuuasr L Peeler's Attr.otions.

As we were walking up town not long
since, the brightness and beauty of Glenn.
[mer 3 Pooler's show window attracted
our attention, and we could not resist the
temptation to walk in and look about us.
Charley is bound to keep ahead, or as
near the head as possible in his line of
goods. Here you can ind drugs from the
bitter to the sweet, but drugs do not take
our eye, we are mostly afraid Of them.
But the books, vases, toilet sets, pictures,
lamps, flower pots, toys Of all descrip.
tlons, dolls and dolls furniture, well, In
fact, most everything Just hlled our eye.
You cannot get out Of there without bay.
ing something, especially II you have any
babies home pulling on your heart.strings.
Il you don 7 believe this just try them.
You will ind II . Jolly place to 20 We can
assure yen. And you will always find
Charley Pooler and Willie Brown gen-
Nsnanly and courteous. Don't 80 ~.
Old SAINTS Claus spends most 81 his. time
tfsre nova days, md Charisy's goods me
marked down soloWthat ~ can afford
% buy Dom othin(
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A Call at SchloUdor's.

Well, now, when you talk about Gus.
schleuder's jewelry establishment, and
imagine you are going to give any kind
Of true description of his goods, you
may as well put your pencil back over
your ear and rest yourself Well, we are
not going to try to do this even, but we
will just talk the matter over, lquiet-like,
with you. If we weren't married man,
we would not be so easily effected by
these things; but when we take a survey
of that beautiful array OF vases, card
stands, jewelry sets, and the gilt.
tering plated ware in so many
new styles and such endless variety,
also of the sterling silver ware, which you
know neither moth nor rust can corrupt
we'll, We just wan: to take some home,
and have it all ready for Christmas. His
line of watches, chains, and cutlery, you
find simply elegant; indeed, he has such
a variety of charming things that thu
ladies find ample use for all the adjectives
In an unabridged while admiring them
The little folk are nearly wild over his
large assortment of children's toys, and
VIZ request old Santa Claus to make a
note of this. There will be lots of holi-
day gifts bought at Schleuder's this year,
as no ore can get out without being suited
and Gus. always takes the greatest pains
to show his goods to all customers. W.
turned our back upon the establishment
determined to 90 again; and no person
looking for holiday goods should fail tc
visit this house, for they can find good
no cheaper. nor no larger or better as
sOrtment in any house in this city.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

.GTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUN-
- TY OF NOW Err, IS.
In Probate Court. GeneralT Term, December
I'd, 1878.
In the matter Of the estate of Charles s.
Potter, deceased.
Upon fling the final account of Wilson
Beach, administrator of the estate of Charles
8. Potter, deceased, and upon representing
that he has fully administered said estate,
and praying that q time and place be fixed for
examining and allowing his account Of ad-
residue Of said estate to heirs:
It is ordered, that said account be examin-
ed by the Judge OF this court, on Monday, the
9Th day of January, 1879, at 10 o'clock In the
forenoon, at the Probate Office, In said county.
And 1t IS further ordered, that notice thereof
be given to all persons interested, by publish
weeks, prior to said day of hearing, in the
MOWER COUNTY TRANSCRIPT, a newspaper
printed and published at Austin, in said coun-
ty. dec5-364t G. NJ. CAMERON,
Judge of Probate.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

The Floral Literary Social at Mr.. A.
A. Harwood's Tuesday evening, was a
very pleasant affair. The house was
crowded between eighty and hundred
persons being present. Several original
articles were read, plenty of music which
all seemed to enjoy, and an original poem,
recited by Mrs. A. Morse, entitled "What
is it to grow DID," which was the gem of
the evening. She has promised US the
poem for publication. The essays, songs
readings, and music we're well sandwich
ed in with plenty of soclsbility, which
was very prominent feature of the occa.
sion. Receipts, about SO. We are glad to
see the interest increasing in this work of
the ladies of Austin.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

PREPARATIONS are already being made
by some of the Austin ladies, for receiving
New Years calls. We will gladly pub
lish the names of all the ladies who will
entertain their friends on New Years
day, if they will send them to US. In St.
Paul last year we noticed the names were
published in the daily papers. Also, in
the larger cities, several ladies often club
together to receive guests. which we think
might be very pleasant and agreeable
both for the gentlemen who call and the
ladies that receive. If the gentlemen of
Austin W ould spend few hours on New
Years day in observance of this ancient
custom by complimentary visits and
Happy New Year" congratulations, we
believe that pleasant memories of the day
would surely linger through all the year
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

WE know Of a clergyman not thous.
and miles from Austin, who recently was
called to perform marriage ceremony.
After the couple were tied, the bride.
groom slipped few silver quarter dollars
rs was supposed, into the hand of the
reverend, With the remark, that a dollar
and half eoas the legal fee. They say
1--WE will not vouch for thls) that a pecu-
liar look took possession of the good
mans countenance at the meagre remu
neratlon, which he pocketed with an in.
difference, but when, subsequently, he
discovered a gold eagle among those
same silver pieces, striking change
came over the spirit Of his dreams.
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Notes by the Way.

CEDAR RAPIDS, iowa,
TUESDAY, Dec. 3-5 A.M.(
What threatened to be time of fearful
waiting for our TRANSCRIPT man on his
recent journey to Chicago, was turned
into pleasant evening. By a recent
change in the time-card of the Mason
City line, one IS compelled to wait from
2:45 P. M. until II :O5. Being armed with
papers Of the same lofty tone as the
TRANSCRIPT, we stood 1t bravely until 7.
Plymouth Junction consists of two rail.
roads, a depot building with rooms above,
and prairie. So that the amusements
soon pulled on our taste. But just as
we were making up our minds to "hoof
it, back to Austin, magnificent burs,
of organ music came down through the
register from the rooms above. After
waiting as long as we could, listening
now to light and Coughing music, now
to some heavy oratorio or church sym.
phony, We requested them to urge US to
come up. They urged, and we passed a
most pleasant evening with the family of
the agent, Mrs. A. G. Megquier-the
querest spell of Macguire that ever we
saw-and DR.. Palmer. If the hospit,
able MAC" is one-half as good rail
roader as he is musician, he is sure OF q
steady job. He did the loftiest organ
playing we have heard since an organist
of Newcastle upon-Tyre played for US
DR.. Palmer is tenor, good for A any
time, even after singing without mo-
ment's rest for two hours A "free lunch'
by Mrs. Megquier amused us again, and
we left the house on our homeward trip
leaving debt of gratitude for so pleas.
ant an evening. Never fear any amour,
of waiting at Plymouth Junction.
P.S. Both musicians are acquainted
with, and spoke highly of Miss Lottie
Johnson's accomplishments. "Mac" spent
three weeks in Austin just prior to the
presenting of Esther under Prof. Hove,
we believe. DR.. Palmer asked lovingly
for "Old Hotch." How strange it is
That man has reputation for evil wider
than any good man for righteousness
The DR.. SAID: "Oh, you can't tell me
anything about Hotch, I know him OF
DID,"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

JOSEPH SCHwAN has on hand and for
sale, as usual, q fine assorted stock of
boots and shoes, of all grades and prices,
and desires the public to understand that
he will sell anything in his line cheaper
than ever. Call on him at his fine store
rooms. on Main street, and examine his
stock. 374t
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12
Another Railroad to Austin.

The Winona Republican says prelimi.
nary survey has been made for railroad
from Minneiska passing through Elba,,n
Winona county, thence to Quincy and
Eyota in Olmsted county, and south.
wardly to Austin and Mason City, con.
Meeting with Iowa & Minnesota division
Of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul
road, in whose interest, II 10 understood,
the survey is made. It is reported that
the surveyors have run their lines along
the north and south branches Of the
Whitewater and up Dry Ravine, in the
township Of Quincy. a good route can
easily be obtained.
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THETRANSCRIPT
Railroad Timetables.

Railroad Timetables.
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL.
Trains arrive at and depart from Austin as
follows: Going East. Going West.
Day Nail Pass x An DR. ss: 3aS P. dr. Dr.
Austin and Mason City Trains
Going South. Going North.
st.Louis Night Ex $50 An. de: isas An. de- de-:
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA.
Trains arrive at and depart from Austin
Junction (Ralnsey) as follows:
Going East. Going West.
Passenger and Nail, l:l5A.M. lA5P.M.
Freight, 1:SP.N. 6:l0PN.
"J. W. Strong's Omnibuses run between
Austin and Ramsey in connection with all pas
senger trains.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL.
Trains arrive at and depart from Mona &C.,
n. st. P. JunctiOn) as follows:
Arrive. Depart.
Mail and Express, 6:lOP.N. 1925 Pm.
Passenger, 7:OOA.N. 4:OOP.M.
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS NORTHERN.
Trains pass Plymouth &C., NJ. & st. P. juno
tom as follows: Going North. Going South.
Passenger, 6:S3 AN. 1:& Pm.
Passenger, 4:45 Pm. u:Ub Pm.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

THE subject of the discourse at Grace
UniversalisD church next Sunday even
ing, will be an answer to the question
IF the Gospel OF Christ is the power OF
God unto salvation, why is it that the
churches in Austin do not have better
success IN reclalming sinners by the pro
clamation of that Gospelr' Usual ser.
vices in the morning. All are invited.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

IMITATION as a new method of specie
Resumption. Imitation as general thing
has attending it reaction. There is one,
however, that is substantial and always
beneficial. Light, sweet and spongy bis.
cults, inflated by using Smiths pure soda
cave enough to the people to enable the
nation to resume. Use d less than OF
any other brand
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

Oh! FOR CHR1sT1lAs AND OLD .SANTA
CLAusr'-W H. Anderson IL 1t his old
stand, and making candies by the cart.
load to I'LL tho babies stockings with ;
and can supply . million II required
All his candies are made by himself, and
made Of thepurest white sugar; and will
be sold at the lowest prices. Thankful
for past patronage be still solicits : share
of the same. S5..z.
PatIonize 'shome industry" s. Z
Remember the place, next door to the
Mower County Bank, Austin, Mimi.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

SOMEBODY has been telling that Jo
Schwan intends soon to leave Austin
There is no foundation for this statement
10. is fixture in Austin, and intends to
stay here for good many years yet, and
to sell boots and shoes at the lowest liv-
ing prices.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

TIE Rev. JOHN ANKETEL1., OF this city,
has extended an invitation to the officers
and brethren of Fidelity Lodge No. 80,
A. F. & A. NJ, 70 attend q lecture to be
given by him on the evening of tie Feast
of St. John, the Evangelist, Dec. 9th, at
~ O'Clock P. NJ, at Christ church. We
advise the brethren to attend; they may
expect something good-elevating and
instructive. Every Mason in Austin
should be present.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

Glance at DOrr L Wold's Christmas
Goods.
While we were enjoying ourselves
with Mr.. Schleuder's stock, we thought
it would be no more than fair to look
on the other side, and see what Dorr s
Void had to delight the eye. Here we
found drugs for the million, but for US
not any, COZ we amt s,ckly, you know.
Russia leather goods attracted us first,
Of pocket books not few, some to hold
more, some less, some for silver, some
for greenbacks. But we are not green.
hacker, you know-we like the jingle
so we invested. OF books next, and
here YOU will find many o; the
standard works, which always form
rare gift for anybody. And such a
variety for the little folks, books
with pictures, and books without,
from Mr. "Robinson Crusoe" to Mother
Goose's meao book of melodies, and you
know she never goes out of fashion. And
our readers must not fail to remember
that If they are preparing any pleasant
surprises for the little ones at Christmas
time, this is the place to make them more
complete. In perfumeries, bottles of
beauty, that are just lawful" nice, and
what could be nicer gift for son, brother,
husband or wlfe-or your sister; yes, or
your sweetheart, than one ofthese elegant
cut-glass bottles filed with rose geranium
for instance. Their candies also you would
find fresh and nice, and no stocking is
ever full that has not candy for the sugar
tooth. Oh, they have terrible lot of goods
to look at, ana amid the thousand and
one things spread before you, you cannot
resist the temptation to buy.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

CITY MEAT MARKEr.-Ferd Kirchot
has neat shop, always full Of all kinds
of fresh meats, and he is doing frat.
Ting" business. If you wish 10 buy OF
sell meats call on Ferd; he will accom-
modate you either way. See his adver.
fiaenlent
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

THE drive.well sneak Is in Austin. He
called at our house the other day. He
asked "Have you drive-well, madam, on
the placer" Wife was posted, and being
the talker Of the firm, was equal to the
emergency. But she didn't waste many
words on this chap. She simply said
mo si-r-r!" 80 there was no mistaking,
and gave him such look that imm edl.
ately retired him, family remarking as he
passed out, "Oh, you haven't"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

CHANDLER & CARRIERS grocery store
closed its doors yesterday. We under.
stand the firm have made an assignment
to John Chandler of all their property
for the benefit of their creditors. ). We
regret to hear Of this, and heartily sym.
pathize with the boys in their financial
trials. 1t certainly was not lack OF
honesty which caused the failure, but
rather, probably, Of business experience,
and the pressure of the hard times. 49,. I. :
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with the gloss and freshness Of youth.
Thin hair is thickened, falling hair
Checked, and badness often, though
not always, cured by it's use. Moth
ing can restore the hair where the
follicles are destroyed, or the glands
atrophied and decayed. But such as
remain can be saved for usefulness
by this application. Instead of foul
ing the hair with pasty sediment, it
will keep it clean and vigorous. Its
occasional use will prevent the hair
from turning gray or falling off; and
consequently prevent badness. Free
from those deleterious substances
which make some preparations dan.
gerous, and injurious to the hair, the
Vigor can only benefit but not harm
it. If wanted merely for a
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

MOST all persons are fond of maple
sugar-not the bogus article, but, pure,
unadulterated, boiled-down juice OF the
maple. We'll Taylor s. Ball can furnish
you just that kind of an article--new and
fresh from Vermont. Harry Griswold
knows all about it. Call in, taste, and
! Inv
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

As WE promised last week, we publish
to day Rev. Mr.. Wright's Thanksgiving
sermon. 1t is so thoroughly practical as
to be the best of newspaper reading
Read it all. 1t Is not long.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

Two HUNDRED Ladies' Cloaks, uf the
latest style and fashion, are now on the
way, consigned 10 me, TO be sold at auc.
ton prices! Call quick,tas they must be
sold within ten days. II. GUM.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

REV. Mr.. BELDEN will extend his visit
at Chicago, over next Sunday. There
will be no preaching service in the Bap.
fist church, but the Sunday school will
meet as usual,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

THE largest stock OF useful presents,
consisting Of gold and silver watches,
an endless variety OF silverwars, must.
cal albums, and fancy goods Of every
a escriptio On, at Schleuder's old stand. &
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

VASES, cigar stands, meerschaum cigar
holders, exquisite silver and pearl card
cases, writing desks and ladies sewing
cases; in fact, everything YOU can think
of, at Gus. Schleuder's. "
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

THE Austin public schools close for the
tall term on Friday Of next week. And
the children are delighted thereat, as
there will be two weeks vacation before
commencement of the winter term.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12

LAWYERS, justices of the peace aud
others in want of any kind of legal
blanks should not send away from home
for them, but buy at the TRANSCRIPT
Of41co
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-12
MAR RED,

CLARK-TALONS-A the Universalist par
sonage, on the I'D day Of November, 1875, by
Rev. J: w. Eldridge, Mr.. EUGENE B. CLARK,
and MISS ROSE TALONs, both of Mower
county.
ON-CHRISTIAN-Att the Universa-
list parsonage, on the 18th day OF November,
1873, by the Rev. j. w. Eldridge, Mr.. CHAR
LIE ANDERSON and MISS MARY CHRISTIAN.
both of Freedom county.