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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19

THE Mexican dollar, on which the
bankers and traders place u discount
of seven per cent is worth in the Lon
don banks SO $500 cents, in gold. We
will venture to say that there Is more
pure silver in a Mexican dollar than
there is in two American half dollar
pieces. Why then should the Govern
inent of the United States, or our trad
ing public strive to place on 1t dis
count of seven per cent. aud thus drive
away from us the lucrative business Of
the Mexican trader2 Texas is vastly
benefited, especially the Western por-
ton of it, by large and extensive com.
merce with Northern Mexico, and this
heavy discount placed on their stan
dard, national currency, will have
tendency to drive it away from us,
which would be sadly felt by all classes
of our citizeus.-CWcro Bulletin.
Why should the people, especially
of Western Texas. pay any attention
TO the unreasonable edicts of the bank
ers. who. apparently having no legiti-
mate business, attempt to impose on
the public by such contemplate thin.
ble.risgins as that under notice2 A
rimilqr s~h"re. to discount smaller
,....,-. =; usxicln silver. recently failed,
because the PEOPLE would continue TO
receive them at their face. By common
consent this still more Outrageous ef-
fort to discount the Mexican dollar
,an also be broueh; to noush.. We
= re to see it done.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19
THE winter season Of Texas usually
LISTS from the first OF December to the

THE winter season of Texas usually
lists from the first OF December to the
middle of February, and its most dis
tinguishiug feature is the "northers,
a periodical wind totally unknown in
other States. They occur on the aver.
age twice a week and last couple of
days. They are preceded by a warm,
close, summerish atmosphere, and du
ring their continuance the temperature
not unfrequently touches IT,. The
cold is the severest imaginable, not
steady, as in tho North, but OF keen,
searching, bitter description.
We clip the above from the New
York Sun. Its intimatiou that moth,
ing like the northers is known in 9th
er States is unfounded in fact. The
nor.westers Of all the Northern States
are very similar. only more severe
more keen, searching and bitter 1t
il mainly the sudden transitions from
quite warm to comparatively cold
weather which has given the northers
80 much prestige.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19
CITATION.
STATE OF TEXAS.

To the SHERIFF OF BIANco COUNTY. GREET
ING:
You are hereby commanded. TINT you.
by making publication OF this writ, IN
sSme newspaper published in the county
Of B apco il there be one published IN
said county, hut # not, then in the near>
est county where a newspaper is publish
cd ior four weeks previous to the return
day til erect, summon u. q. Brown (whose
residence is unknown) W be and appear
before the District Court, - be holden IN
and for the county OF Blanc0, at the
Court House thereof 10 the town OF Blan.
co on the first Monday in March next;
then and there to answer the petition OF
said Charles Thompson, filed in said court
against H. G. Brown. alleging in sub.
stance that on tho 18th day of NOVEMBER.
1875, said II. q. Brown, Tor a valuable
consideration, made, executed and deliver
ed to Charles Thompson his promissory
note tor tho sum Of $685. 90 payable,
Without interest. on or before the tst
day Of October A. D. 1875, retaining a
vendors lien on II. g. Browns interest IN
q certain store house, situated in the town
of Blanco, to secure the payment OF sald
note. =,
herein fail not, hut have you then and
there this writ with your return thereon
showing how you have executed the same.
Witness YIN. McGarty, Clerk D;
Ct. B. Go. Given under nv hand
and the seal OF the District Court of
Blanco County, Texas, this Jan'y ..
1878.
WM. MCCARTHY.
Ian. l2.4w Ci'k D. Ct. Il. Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19

IT is gratifying fact that the county
of Colorado is out Of debt, aud has a
little money in the treasury. This has
been brought about by the good man
agement Of her officers, among whom
we may mention the Commissioners,
and the Treasurer. Now, it would be
a good idea to go in debt again to buy
a poor farm SO that the Jail fees might
be lessened, and prisoners forced to be
self. observation-disclosures itizen.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19

that Judge Cartier is one of the per-
senal friends of Mr.. Hayes who is
credited with part in the alleged bar.
gaining that preceded the inauguration.
He is an Ohio man and stands high as
Ju,lgt. mex.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19
FREE PRESS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS !!
Official Paper of Hays and Blanco
Counties.

The President has offered Mrs. CHS
holm, the widow of the late Judge
Chisholm, who was murdered in KEN
per county, Mississippi, an appointment
in the Treasury Department, at Wash
ington, which she has accepted.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19
TS'rRAY NOTICE.

ESrRAYED-by J. d. Cain, before H. G. Little.
]. r, H. Co.. Dec q 1877, ole bay horse. nine or
ten years old, "a hands high, branded On the
left shoulder; appraised at SIG. 90.
Also, estrayed by John B. Rainard, before H. &
Little. Il. Co Dec. 7, 1877 one sorrel horse,
IA hands high; years old, branded on Jaw, on
the shoulder. Also, one bay mare, 8 years old,
l4k hands high, BRANDED on the left shoulder,
and p on same shoulder. and II on right should err
Appraised at $500 each. o,o
ED. J. l.. GREEN,
Jan. 6.3w C.C.C' Il. Co.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19

Mr.. CHARLES NoRDHoFF receives
the largest salary Of any editorial writ
or in the countryside New York Her.
AID paying him $4,000 d year. Mr..
Nordhoff used to work on the Indian
apolis Sentinel, under Austin Brown,
for $l2 O week.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19

THE INFORMER iar 'r r.. .sa H 79ss1sst
ance. Health and Anti.Tobacco paper, published
at Elgin, III at $l0O per nnnum, will be sent
three monh. on trial for 25 cents 10 any who Will
send their address to Amass lord, the publisher.
at that place. Advertisers will find It al excel
I'm, n,.dinm Nov. 24.3u
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19
NOTICE.

THE copartnership existing between the UNDER
l signed under the firm name OF
X. MARrlNDALE b CO.,
il dissolved by mutual consent. X. Martindale
has sold his interest IN the mercantile business to
Jas. q. Reed. The business will be continued by
Jas. 4. Petty and JAS. 3. Reed.
All y ersons indebted TO tie undersigned will
please settle, as the business must be closed up.
Respectfully.
r. MARrlNDALE.
JAS. T. PETTY
N.RrrSxALE. Jan, 1. 1875 Jan slim
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19

M oURxIyG NOTE PAPER q KEvKLoPys
vi l-s~inr P.psr. cs-s. ard Card Beard ke q;
he FREE FsEss Bocs STAND.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19

aTNcuey for elubs must be ,ent all at one
time. Additions may be made at club rates. The
LApr's Book will be sent TO any post-ones where
The sub periber may reside, and Subscriptions nay
Commerce with any month IN the year. Back
numbers can always be supplied
Specimen numbers SAINT % receipt Of Is cents.
HOW 10 RKMIT.-In renittius BY mail, Post
ofice Order on rhil,delphia, or . DRAFT OF Cheek
on any Of the prineipsl Eastern cities 10 prefer.
able 10 bank notes. An remittspees should be
N sde payable. and all letters addressed, to the
GopETsLApT'sB BOOK PUBLISHING conPAsT
tLIkITED),
f.E. Ger sinh ssd chesinut sts.,
Jan s-3- Pkiis1slPhls, Pa.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19

CHEAP JOB WORK AT THE
FREE PRESS JOB ROOMS
AT ALL TruEs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-01-19

Will buy and sell Land and Town Lots
for a reasonable commission, pay taxes
for non residents. aud do general
Land Agency business. An extensive
acquaintance and correspondence in
other States. and in immigration cir
cles," FREE ADVERTISING, and
prompt and careful attention to bust
ness, are among the advantages he can
offer to his patrons: 49,,
His position ss Notary Public will
be further advantage in facilitating
the business.
Office 10 the FREE Press building,
next door to the Post Office.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-11-07

PERsoNAL-Kinney Woodland, son of
T. W., is clcrking in drug store in Wis.
consin.
IN. P. Tut,le and family have re moved
to Jackson county, Kansas.
Mrs. n. A. Judson and family LEFT
last week for their new home In Lacrosse
Mics Carrie Collins, sister of Mrs. O
W. Shaw, is again In Austin, which her
many friends will be glad to hear.
u. B. Hall. formerly the popular land
lord of the Caswell house, Leroy, has re.
moved to Minneapolis, where he vii open
. boarding house.
u. Niles Wheeler. Of the TRANSCRIPT,
LET, Austin last Thursday morning for q
few days recreation at his old home in
Kane county, Illinois.
DIR. E. C. Dorr Of this city. and his
sister. Mrs. DR.. Williams, Of Rochester,
have gone east on a visit to be absen,
some three or four weeks.
Mrs. w. A. Hoichk,ss returned 10
Minneapolis last week. We regret te
learn that she has again so soon deserted
her husbands loving care and protection.
old settlers will be interested in
knowing that she that was Sarah Bemis
Is now visiting her brother o. j., who
lives east Of this city. Her home is near
Lacrosse.
Mr.. Chas. s. Bryant, Secretary of the
High School Board, was in the city last
week, and examined the pupils in the
High School department of our public
school. Austin having been included in
the list Of those entitled to special aid
from the state fund "for the encourage
ment Of higher education"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-11-07
COOSfSt0OeYe

Thou art a jewel. Just think of this:
I'VE believe that the official corruption of
the present period is largely due to the
Incorporate habits ut those whom we
elect to official stations. Let every ono
who loves his country, and who would
stay the tide which threatens to overwhe I'm
and ruin it, be careful to inquire as TO the
character of the candidate before casting
the irrevocable ballot, which Is more
dangerous to our liberties than leaden
bullets, If properly directed" A. j.
Hunt, W. p, IN the TRANSCRIPT for Octo.
Der S1st.
And then on this:
II think we had better give them Ciq.
uor men) one saloon. and think If we
grant them license, they ought to be
willing t" concede to US that they will
keep good order and keep their saloons
closed after ten at night, and on Sun.
days." A. J. Hunt, W. P in private eau.
Gus Of temperance m en- (svns) in Browns
dale week before the character election,
spring Of 1878.
We are glad there has come change
real one In that 'affair" up there.
Keep 1t up. Stand by the text, and 1t will
do some real good. Here's our az.
Don't this look like improvement. We
think 80. REX.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-11-07
MORTGAGE SALE.

Default has been made in the payment OF
the sum of one hundred and eighty-six and
q 100 dollars, which is claimed to be due, and
is due, at the date of this notice, upon Ger,
tain mortgage, duly executed and delivered
BY Christian H. johnson to Horace d. Clark,
bearing date the 4th day of July, A. D., 1874,
of Deeds, in and for the county of Mower.
and State of Minnesota, on the 4th day of
November, A. D., 1874, at o'clock A. NJ, in
book Q of mortgages, on page 5n.
Said mortgage is conditioned that if default
be made in any Of the provisions therein con-
tanned, it shall be lawful for said mortgage,
his assigns, or attorney, to declare the whole
said conditions, the whole amount secured by
said mortgage remaining unpaid, to wit: the
sum of fourteen hundred and seventeen and
be due, and the said sum is claimed to be due
at the date Of this notice;
And no action or proceeding at law or
otherwise having been Instituted to recover
the debt secured by said mortgage, or any
Now therefore, notice is hereby given. that
by virtue of power Of sale contained In sad
sTe6 and sS
gage will be foreclosed, and the prenases aes
cribed in and covered BY said mortgage, w:
The west fractional hall ~ OF ane nor.n ~esf
the south west quarter ~ of section two. ~.
township one hundred and two. Q0s), north of
range fourteen: 90, west In M tS county
ments and appurtenances win be sold at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder, for cash, to
the year 1877, paid by the mortgagee, on said
premises, and twenty-five dollars attorneys
fee, as stipulated in and by said mortgage, in
case of foreclosure, and the disbursements
allowed by law; which sale will be made by
the sheriff of said Mower county, at the front
door Of the court house, in the city OF Austin. ;.
in said county and State. ON the "a gay OF
November, A. D., 1875, at one O'Clock p. H., of
that day, subject to redemption at any time
within one year from the day OF sale' as pro-
vided by law.
Dated Austin, Oct, 9Th, A. D.. 1878.
HORACE d. CLARK, Mortgage.
]. NJ. 6REENMAN, Attorney for Mortgagee.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-11-07
SALE.

Default has been made In the conditions of
executed BY. Realm B. Clark and Adaline
ing date the 10Th day Of October, A. D., 1876,
and recorded in the Office of the Register OF
Deeds IN and for Mower County, Minnesota,
lao o'clock, P. n, in Book T Of mortgages, on
page as.
Said mortgage was given to secure the pay
three and doiars' S2SS anu and iDtey
annum till paid, according to the conditions
Of five prom5ssory notes made and executed
Council.
Said mortgage contains clause that in case
OF default Of payment or in the performance
| shall be lawful for said mortgagee or his as
signs to declare the whole sum specified In
said mortgage to be due and payable, and the
said mortgage by virtue of said clause, de-
| fault having been made in the payment Of the
| sum Of one hundred and twenty and So 100 dol
lars, (el20:68 hereby declares the whole
sum Of forty-three and 40-lOO dollars,-$43.40-
100,-which has been paid, to be due;
And there is claimed to be due, and is due
four hundred and eighty-two and Il 10 dollars,
482.22-1OO), for principal and interest upon
the notes described in and secured by said
| mortgage, and no proceedings at law or other
part thereof.
Now therefore, notice Is hereby given, that
by virtue of power Of sale in said mortgage
contained, and pursuant to the provisions Of
| the statute in such case made and provided,
| the said mortgage will be foreclosed, and the
premises therein described, to-wit:
Lot No. six o., in Block No. twenty-one C21),
In railroad addition TO the village Of Austin,
! in the county of Mower, and state Of Minnesota,
with the aPpurtenances thereunto belonging,
viii be sold at public vendue, to the highest
house, in the CITY Of Austin, county Of Mower,
| and state aforesaid, on SATURDAY, THE 2lsI
DAY or DEcRnBER, A. d., 1878, at 10 O'Clock
notes and mortgage, together with fifteen
dollars attorneys fees allowed by the terms
thereof, and a. stipulated in said mortgage in
case OF foreclosure, and costs and expenses
| of sale.
Dated November 7th, A. D., 1878.
JOSEPH A. MCCONNELL, Mortgagee.
LATAYETT1 FRENCH, Attorney for Mort
! gee, Austin, MINI. nov 7-32-7t
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-11-07

NE1cnAND1sE 81 MAu.-October lot,
by order Of the postmaster general, the
system OF registering third class matter
in ito transmission through the mails
went into effect. Such matter must be In.
dorsed, either In writing or In print, with
tie name and address Of the sender, and
there may sbs added brief description Of
The number and names Of the articles in.
closed. The 1egisasry fse, which 4 ten
cents, q we'll . the postage, must be pro.
paid, and the packages are treated with
Ill The csrs of ssgistsred lsetess Tie
postage o. "a class matter d one cent ior
each ounce q ftaction thsreof, limited TO
four pounds, and msciaadlss, ssedA sana.
ples, ETC, On short any thing thatcaa pass
thsvugh ~ rail: vitaest injusy 70 The
sams, liquids alwsys sxcspted). comes
undr ne hsad q q class matter. The
packaeo nue = - wrappsd . to Be
easily sxaslmed ~ The postmaster, md
.lhessloesi nust not b sealed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-11-07

Ar . special meeting Of the Board of
Education Of this city, October 9th, q
special tax of 5000 was voted for tia
next yeas-eS,Ooo for current expenses
and $4,000 for interest on bonds. This
tax IL less, by several thousand dollars
than hss been levied In the dis r.ct before
for ten years. No attempt will be made
to pay any Of the principal Of the bonded
Indebtedness next year. Fifleen thousand
dollars Of bonds are still out, Gil, O0C
drawing interest at IL per cent, and a.,
600 at g. =
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-11-07

o'Reiily; Pilot Publishing Company. Boston
This beautiful volume from one of our
poets. who, though true citizen, ys,
loves the land Of his birth, her people
aud her legends, is replete with poetic
gems of rare brilllancy. But few Of the
poems-1ifty.fivc in all are of extended
length, and are milling aud disconnect.
ed, (being just what they purport to be
songs and legends), and one is continually
stumbling upon some beautiful, restfu1
thought, that shows that the poem was
written when the author was in q
quiet, tranquil frame OF mind and wrote
to rest himself. We think the character.
istic of the book is to soothe and rest
one. Perhaps the best known poem in
volume is the "Resurgite"-written In
June ~, and copied by every paper in
the land-in which he calls upon the op'
pressed of all nations to strike for Their
freedom, Poland, Greece and his own Ire.
land. He has also several legends Of the
saints and holy men of old, told in a
quaint, loving way that would endeal
them to any one. A volume filled. with
such sentences as these, is worth owning
''Those We love truly, never die,
For death the pure life saves,
And life Ill pure 10 love; and love can reach
From heaven to earth, and nobler lessons
teach
Than those by mortals read.'
His trust in the final triumph of RICH,
Is shown in the ringing words:
wherever principle dies
Nay, principles never die!
But wherever ruler lies,
And people share the ne,-''
He says:
''Wise men use days, - husbandmen use beef
And steal rich drops from every fragrant
hour"
And 20 can & wise man Gull rich
thoughts from this book, and husband
his time by reading It The hook IL
most beautifully bound and il prepared
for the holiday trade. IL: ......s +.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-11-07

THE 1rauelers' 0Dseial Guide should be
in the hands of every traveller. 1t is pub
lished monthly by the National Railway
Publication Co., Philadelphia. Price, 50
cents per number. The November Guide
is now bfore Us. 1t Is q very thorough
publication, and gives that needed aud
valued information so essential to everv
business man who travels 1t all.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-11-07
MORTGAGE SALE.

| Whereas. default has been made in the pay
ment OF the sum of three hundred and fifty
eight dollars and eighty-seven cents, (S35S.S.|.
! which is claimed to be due, and is due, at the
date of this notice upon certain mortgage.
duly executed and delivered BY Elvina G: Car
ter and George A. Carter, to George 81. Litch
| field, bearing date the eighth (Slday of April,
A. D.. 1876, said mortgage being given to Sc
cure the payment of two hundred and seventy
April g. 1878, and duly recorded in the Office Of
the Register of Deeds, in and for the county
OF Mower, and state Of Minnesota, on the sth
day of April, A. D. 1876, at o'clock, P. NJ, in.
! Book of Mortgages, on page IS.
And whereas, said mortgage is conditioned
that said mortgagor shall keep said premises
described in said mortgage, insured for the
benefit of said MORTGAGE, and in case said
mortgagor should fail to keep the house On
said lot insured, the mortgagee should insure
the same, and hold said premises to secure
said insurance, and the mortgagor failed to
insure said house, and the mortgage insured
the same and paid four ($4.0W dollars for said
| insurance, which sum the mortgage claims
herein, pursuant to said mortgage;
! And no action or proceeding at law or other
| wise having been instituted to recover the
debt secured by said mortgage, or any part
thereof:
Now therefore. notice is hereby given, that
by virtue of power of sale contained in said
mortgage, and pursuant to the statute in such
case made and provided, the said mortgage
will be foreclosed, and the premises described
in and covered by said mortgage, viz:
| Lot number twelve Q2). in block number
fourteen (l4 in Bolcom's addition to the Viii
| lage of Austin, in Mower county, and State of
Minnesota, with the Entertainments and ap-
Win be sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder. for cash, to pay said debt and interest.
and the taxes. if any, on said premises, and
| twenty-five dollars attorneys fee, and $4.OOin-
surance, paid as aforesaid, as stipulated in and
by said mortgage, in case of foreclosure, and
the disbursements allowed by law; which sale
will be made by the sheriff of said Mower
county, at the front door of the court house,
in the City of Austin, in said county and state,
on the 18th day of December, A. D., 1878, at ten
o'clock A. NJ, of that day. subject to redemp-
ton at any time within one year from the day
| of sale, as provided by law.
Dated October 23d. A. D. 1878.
| GEORGE Fl. LITCHFIELD, Mortgage.
| CAMERON & CRANE, Attorneys for Mortga-
D
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-11-07

ALL those who are looking around fol
an enterprising local paper for which to
subscribe, should not forget that the
TRANSCRIPT was the only paper IN
Mower county which hsd full account
of al the three political conventions the
same week they were held-and two Of
them being held on the day we 60 to
press, and till late into the night a
that, which makes the feat all the more
euterprisiug, you know.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-11-07

THERE WAS political meeting at Jones'
hall on Monday evening, addressed by
Judge Harwood, E. p VaoVslkenburgh,
Ira Jones and others. Col. Mansfield made
= few wandering remarks. He wasn't
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-11-07

A BAsHFU1 young clergyman recently
rising to preach for the first time, an
nounced his text after this wise: "And
Immediately the cock wept and Peter
went out and crew bitterly" Many a
young housewife has made fearful mis-.
takes when she did not use Smiths Sal
eratus. 1t costs no more and is ID strong
er than any other brand. 1t is perfectly
pure and uniform in strength.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-11-07
Report Of Lansing School.

NoPV1S "a AAuDAU8 SCAVOAs
School will open for the winter term
on Monday. Nov. 18th. All who are to
be enrollef, are requested to be present
at the opening. Parents will please at
tend to this as their most imperative d2ty
The errors of the last monthly report are
corrected in this, which includes botl
months. Our patrons are requested to
visit US at the beginning and close of the
coming term. DO not forget 1t.
T. EDWARDS, Principal.
The following is the highest average stand.
ing, including branches studied, department
and punctuality:
A Division-Emma Maxfleld 93.9; Alice Pad
gett 4.3; Belle Robinson 94.4; Bert Vaughn
1875; Nina Nesbit N.2; Emma Smith 94.6; Helen
SOule 965; Geo. Bartlett 82.8
B Division-Lowen Jones 94.1: Nellie Vaughn
96.5: Fred Foot 1854; Asa Vaughn 95.2; Gertie
CARL gas.
Division-Louisa Robinson $50; Estellie
Chapman 80; Eva FoOte 92.8; Mabel Vaughn
4.7; Lille SOule 98.7: George Vangqn 86.5;
Blanche Morrill, 97.8.
D Division-Nona Kent o.: Hattie Weller
IS; Mary Furlong 81; Leman Vaughn IS; Sher-
man Hartley 96.
Pupils highest in their classes-Alice Pad
gett, Gertie CARL, Sherman Hartley, Nellie
Vaughn, Blanche Morrill,