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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

Oh! FOR CHRISTMAS AND OLD "SANTA
CLAusp-W. H. Anderson is at his old
stand, and making candies by the cart
load to fill the babes stockings with
and can supply million if required
All his candies are made BY himself, and
made of the purest white sugar; and will
be sold at the lowest prices. Thankful
for past patronage he still solicits share
of the same.
Patronize "home Industry"
Remember the place, next door to the
Mower County Bank, Austin, MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

THERE is to be grand Musical Union
at Faripault, beginning Dec. 30th, lasting
for five consecutive days-Prof H. s
Perkins, of Chicago, Conductor. HIS
drill Is splendid, and we know it Will be
of great benefit to ali those who avail
themselves of his Instructions. We find
the following names of our Austin people
among the Vice Presidents: Charlie H.
bour, Prof. Andrew, w. NJ. Howe, W. w.
Engle, L. G. Wheeler aud Mr.. G. r.
Davidson. Miss Lottie Johnson is to be
one of the accompanies.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

R. r. Acc1DENT.-On Friday last, q
brakeman by the name Of John Hancock
crushed two fingers of his right hand
while engaged ! in coupling cars at LIE
Roy. He was brought Immediately tc
Austin, and DR.. G. L.. Lewis, who had
been telegraphed to to attend him was al
the Railway House on his arrival, and
amputated two Of his fingers. Next day
Mr.. Hancock returned to his home in
McGreg0r.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19
CITY AND VICINITY.
Railroad Tlmo.Tableo.
CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE 1 81. PAUL.

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL.
Trains arrive at and depart from Austin as
follows: Going East. Going West.
Day MAJ. Pass He He Al. :s 1 1sScx DE- a.
Austin and Mason City Trains
Going South. Going North
st1ouis NisntEz. IS IS a. d. d. liz H. De-
St. L. Day Mail 4 Ex Has An. Ar. 1s:l6 Pm. de-
SOUTHERN M1NNESOTA.
Trains arrive 1T and depart from Austin
Junction (Ramsey) ~ follows:
Passenger and Mail, n:l5A.M. LAS Pm
Freight, 1855 Pm. 6:WP.h
~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. a. follows:
Arrive. Depart
Mail end Express. 0:1OP.M. 12.25 Pm
Passenger, 700 AN. 4:WP'A
BURLINGTON, CEDAR RAPIDS Z NORTHERN.
Trains pass Plymouth &C., NJ. & St. P. juno
tion) as follows: Going North. Going South
Passenger, 1913 AN. 1:t1 Pm
Passenger, 4A5 Pm. u:0 Pm
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

THIS is examination week in the pu bile
school-the same closin 6 Friday for a
two weeks vacation. To every teacher
and every little boy and girl connected
with our school, we wish right merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

A TEACHER asked one of her pupils
''who was the strongest many" "Jonah,' y
he replied, "because the whale could not
hold him down alter he had swallowed
him." Not so with biscuits made with
Smiths Saleratus. They are nice to the
eye, pleasant to the taste and sweet to thu
stomach. 1t is made by a new process.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

THE ''beautiful snow" came at last on
Monday and Monday highland enough
of It to make good sle;ghing. Following
the storm, the two nights past have given
us little ind lcation of what Minneso.
ia winter might be if it got down tc
business
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

THE little folks are to be made happy
Christmas Eve. at the Baptist and Episco
pal churches with Christmas trees, at the
Methodist church with a concert and
Christmas entertainment. at the Congre
gational church with a house for old
Santa Claus, instead of tree, and at the
Universalist church with q Christmas
tree. Superintendent and teachers will
do all in their power to make Christm as
Eve. a special time of delight and cheer
to the children of the different Sunday.
schools in the city.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

THERE will be an oyster supper In
Jones' block, on next Saturday afternoon
and evening, for the benefit of the Sons
of Temperance, anG to which the ladies
and gentlemen of the order extend gen.
eral inv tatlon to all to come and spend q
pleasant evening.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

CHARLEY BoEHMEK is prepared for the
holiday trade with good stock of every.
thing in the tobacconist's line, besides
nuts and confectionery. Oh! those fra
grant cigars! Don't forget him, friends.
Read his notices elsewhere.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

We see by our exchanges that many
farmers are making considerable money
by Touring their wheat, and selling the
-four instead of the wheat at the low
prices offered. We hear much complaint
hereabouts that the millers do not do the
fair thing by the farmers in this matter
many millers refusing to grind for them
at all. We hope such complaints are
without foundation in fact, and that OUT
millers will help the farmers to get everv
last cent out of their wheat that they can
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

NOTICES, In endless variety, back
combs, ruchings of all styles and varieties
silk handkerchiefs, perfect beauties, fan
cy perfumeries, rich in fragrance, toilet
soaps, dress trimmings for everybody.
Also, nice limo of new gilt buttons
All these goods are offered for the holi
day trade, at Hall & Vests.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

A VERY appropriate present for the
holidays is box of so or 100 of Charley
BEGINNERS best cigars. He keeps full
stock of almost every brand Of cigars.
cigarettes, and chewing and smoking
fohaccoa
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

STILL another supply of the celebrated
Reynolds Brothers fine ladies' shoes re-
ceived at J. Truesdelrs, and with them a
fresh supply of those beautiful cards, in
new deaipna
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

JosRPH 4cHwAN has on hand and for
sale, ~ usual, . hne assorted stock Of
boots and shoes, Of oil grades and prices,
and desires the public to understand that
no will sell anything in his line cheaper
than ever. Call on him ct his flne store
rooms, on Main street, and examine his
stock. @1 87zt
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

STATION AGENT MCGkATH desires us
to request all clergymen in this vicinity
who desire half:fare tickets over the c.,
N. & St. P. r. r., for the year 1870, to
hand their names to him without delay.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

You will find at Charley Pooler's, stand.
ard and fancy books, stationery, albums,
writing desks, in fact all kinds of fancy,
and many useful articles, such as paints
oils, wall papers, &C., &c.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19
BoB.SLEIoHsl
BoB.SLElaHsi

IT, ~4E ..5-<a. B0B.SLEraHsl
Bob.Sleighs for the millionl 10 be sold
for Cash, or on timel Come one and all,
and buy pair. propose to give the
farmers Of Mower and Freedom Counties
! chance for their lives-if the times are
hard-asI propose to sell one carload Of
the Celebrated DEBORAH Bob-Sleighs, and
not ask you for one dollar IN cash, q I
am aware that there are . good many
farmers IN this vicinity that are in need
or pair Of Bob.sleighs and cannot pos
.siblY raise the cash . buy { pair this
fall. Farmefs, come and get them. They
~ hsrs for You, Very truly yours.
ss.s5 J. K1EkAA. .
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

CHARLEY PooLER has large stock Of
fancy goods, ladies' toilet sets, vases
(new styles, building blocks, tool chests,
ladies' work baskets and fancy boxes,
toy trunks, complete china tea sets for
the little girls; also fresh lot of dolls
and dolls heads.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

THE largest stock OF useful presents,
consisting of gold and silver watches,
an endless variety of silverware, musi-
cal albums, and fancy goods OF every
description, at Schleuder's old stand.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

HAYES BROTHERS have on hand gents
and ladies' watches, chains, jew elry sets,
pins and breaches of al styles, and a
thousand and one beautiful articles for a
special holiday trade. Remem Der, they
eDgrave all goods sold free of charge. No
trouble to show goods.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

MR.. IRA JONES saw gocd.sized, quite
respectable-looking wolf down on the
fiat back of his residence, last Sunday
morning. We suppose he was smelling
around for Ira's sheep.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. G. K. Hanson and
little son have returned from their some
what lengthy visit east, making glad no
doubt the hearts Of husband and neigh.
| bors.
We see that Miss Fannie Hollister,
so we'll and favorably known among us,
has been recently married to a Mr.. G. L
Hood, prominent lawyer in Wisconsin.
She has our very best wishes for a long
and happy life.
Rev. Mr.. Belden returned on Tuesday.
He will be in the pulpit as usual next
Sunday. The course Of lectures on the
prominent characters of the Old Tesla
ment will be resumed in the evening.
Subject: 1.-THE call of Abram." All are
cordially invited.
Rev. Lyman Bartlett, missionary of
the A. B. c. F. NJ, from Cesarea, Turkey,
and his wife ana daughter, are guests in
the family of Rev.A. Morse. Call around
this evening at tn 4 Congregational church,
and hear what Mr.. B. has to say about
his work in Turkey.
Our old friend L. E. Pearce, formerly
of Grand Meadow, is in the furniture
business at Morris, this State. In addi.
ton to this he runs land, insurance, and
collection Office. And this is not ell.
He is Judge of Probate of Stevens coun.
ty-a position, by the way, which he is
eminently we'll qualified to oil.
Many of our citizens will remember
Mr.. Abram W ebb. the mild and obliging
server Of the public In the Austin post
Office several years ago. He 1t was who
arrived IN town on Saturday, from Omaha,
Nebraska. He IL on . short visit to his
sister, Mrs. D. B. johnson. Abram has
many friends In Austin, and they are
glad TO see him.
We are sure the people of Brownsville
must regret to part with Mr.. A. n. Welles,
the very efficient principal Of their public
school. We ore sorry too, for we thereby
lose his valuable services for the TRAN.
SCRIPT. But We are glad Of his promo.
ton to the position Of principal teacher
IN the Fsribault High School, for that he
merits II. and Il abundantly able to oil
tho position with credit 70 al, We are
Sure. s.s a..3. s5
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

SECURE your presents early for the
holidays while Hayes Brothers assert
ment is complete. We notice old Santa
Claus arms are always fnll when he
comes out of Hayes Bros.' store, anc you
will find him there early and often.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

Rxsu1nT1oH begun ahead Of time at
Hayes Jewelry storel The boys having
made liberal reductions to suit the hard
times, are very busy now days. You will
find Just about everything you want there
for the holiday trade. They have enough
to suit the most fastidious taste, and the
size Of every purse. 5.@#s
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

The present good sleighing will make
necessary the purchase Of sleighs by many
of1our farmers. J.Keenan is agent for the
DEBORAH Bob-Sleighs. Read his notices
elsewhere.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

WHEN horses and cattle are spiritless,
scraggy and feeble they need treatment with
Uncle Sans Condition Powder. It purifes
the blood, improves the appetite, Cures Colds
and DistemPers, Invigorates the System,
keeping the Animal In Healthy, Handsome
Condition, and next to food and shelter moth
ing 1s Of more value to your stock. Sold by
all 0ruHRiata.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

GERMANTowN worsteds and zephyrs in
shaded lots. Flannels, beavers and wool
en- goods for the winter, all at Hall &
Vests.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

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, 1878-12-19
From the Otranto Coal Mines.

NJ. LOOMS visited the coal region
Tuesday, and brought back specimens
He tells US that everythin 6 WAS ready t
commence operations at once in Plckell's
neighborhood. The old miners are men.
toned as quite confident Of success
Usage Ne,os, Dec. 18th.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

Two HUNDRED Ladies' Cloaks, If the
latest style and fashion, are now on the
way, consigned to me, to be sold at auc-
ton prices! Call quick, as they must be
sold within ten days. 81. GUM.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

PARTIES wishing ice drawn through
the winter Will do we'll t. inform Mr.. w.
T. Vaudeville, who will furnish them big
loads for small prices.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

CHARLEY PooLER will suit everybody
as to prices, and is not afraid of compe
titiOn.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

OWNERS of threshing machines are
beginning to get ready for the fail cam.
palgn-and We would remind them that
: full supply of leather and rubber belt
ing can always be found at J. Truesdells.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

LACROSSE Business College has more
students filling positions In Minnesota
and Wisconsin than any other two COL
leges in the Northwest.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

HAYES BROTHERS have offered unusual
attractions for the holiday trade. Drop
in and select something. Their stock is
going off rapidly, all on account Of their
low prices.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

G. ScHLEuDER is offering, during the
holiday season, an unusually large line
Of goods, at prices to correspond with
the times
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

FoR nice assortment Of confectionery,
nuts, and candy toys suitable tor the
children for Christmas or New Years.
call on T.. NJ. BOehmer.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

THE children are counting the days till
Christina as, and they say old Santa Claus
puts up at Pooler's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

THEquestion now with anxious parents
is what shall We buy for the children
for Christmas" Just few moments al
Charley Pooler's will settle the question.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

W. have LEFT few of last week g copies
Of the TRANscR1Pr containing Rev. Mr..
Wright's Thanksgiving sermon-for sale
at five cents each.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

TOYS, games, dolls, choice tea sets,
kitchen furniture, and old "Santa Claus
himself, at Schleuder's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

MOTHER, when your baby suffers in teething,
use DR.. Wincheu's Teething Syrup, it regu-
lates the bowels, soothes the pain and brings
natural sleep. Sold by Druggists at 70 cents
per bottle.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

LAWYERS, justices of the peace and
others in want of any kind of legal
blanks should not send away from home
for them, but buy at the TRANSCRIPT
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

"ECoNoMY Is the road to wealth. fifty cents
worth Of Uncle Sans Harness OIL applied to
your old Harness, will make the leather look
like new and keep it soft and plable. Give it
a fv1o1
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19
ILLINOIS CENTRAL,

THE most elegant display of holiday
goods at G. Schleuder's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

You will find at Pooler's books and
beeswax, albums and almanacs, cologne,
and catnip, Jaynes' expectorant and some
experience, grease, glass, glue, jim-cracks,
&C., SC.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

For every ache, pain and bruise on man OF
beast Uncle Sans Nerve and Bone Liniment
Is the Balm. Sold by all Druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19
DIED..

DIED.
In Austin, on Dec. 18th, 1878, NORMAN j.,
son of PETER and DORA NRLSON-aged one
year.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19
Buekioghana'a Dye
FOR The WHISPERS.

This elegant preparation may be
relied on to change the color of the
beard from gray or any other undesir-
able shade, to brown or black, at dis
erection. lis easily applied, being in
one preparation, and quickly and eff
fectually produces permanent color,
which will neither rub nor wash off.
Manufactured by r. P. HALL Z, co..
NASHUA, NH.
sold hy Ill Drureists md Dealers IN xe6lei0sS.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

WHY be distressed with headache, low spir>
its and nervousness when Eilert's Daylight
Liver Pills are sold by all Druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1878-12-19

PEEv1sH children have worms. DR.. JaQue'a
German Worm Cakes will destroy the worms
and make the children happy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-11-01

A wEll.KNowN New York chemist MS
surcd il World reporter the other day
that il could not ho long NJ this rate
when people who use much sugar will
10 supplied with II tin lining to their
stomachs. lie exhibited to the reporter
several thin sheets Of tin which he had
extracted from sugar. lie said some Of
the adulterators bought tin by the ton,
II ii cut with muratic acid, and used III
both sugars and syrups. lie also exhih-
tied samples of glucose, of which % to
80 per cent il used III sugars and %
per cent, in syrups. Poor starch and
tour are also used. These adnlterated
sugars produce skin diseases.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-11-01

are supposed to be about 81 100000 A
special telegram sent the evening the
disaster was made known, said: The
firm is the largest in the city, and, with
the exception of two Chicago houses, did
the largest dry goods business in the
West. The most strenuous efforts have
been made by the firm to keep the facts
out of the papers, and they succeeded
in inducing both the evening papers
not to publish the accounts which they
had prepared of the disaster, and had
secured the promise Of the morning
papers to do likewise, but the associat-
ed press dispatch from New York
spoiled the arrangement and the
reading public of st. Louis will
tomorrow receive such shock
as they have not for some time
experienced the facts in the case, brief
ly summarized, are as follows Dodd,
Browne d Co., who did business in a
large warehouse on the corner of
Fifth ard St. Charles street. have
done very large south and south
western business, and it was i'll their
succeeding in directing the bulk of
lllC ltLllCi VI tlNlC llplll IllbV tllCy
based their claims to being successful
rivals of the Garden City dry goods
men. The firm which ten years ago
had capital of not more than $780,
600, made Il strong bid for business, and
by granting longer time and
making matters generally easier
for their customers than was
the wontof other St. Louis merchants,
succeeded in largely increasing their
trade. Of late some of their customers
have been paying very slowly, and this
was especially the case with tn cir Texas
trade, their present trouble being, it is
claimed directly due to the failure Of
their lone star state customers to pay
up.
A PROSPECTIVE WEDDING.
The st. Louis GLobe-Den,ocrd Of
October 23rd announces that
Samuel ]. Tilden is engaged to he mar
red to II st. Louis belle, and that the
wedding will take place within three
months.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-11-01

MuCu distress has been caused in the
Isle Of Man by tho suspension of the
Bank of Mona, which was y branch Of
tho City Of Glasgow Bank. Its deposits
which amounted "a over G300O0o, be
longod to vefy largo number Of per
sons or small means, and some Of them
are reduced to absolute pcnury The
bank held the savings of many poor
fishermen, who have had II bad season
with thor nets.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-11-01

CouNr RANrzAu, to whom Countess
Mario Bismarck, tho chanccllor's only
daughter, is TO be married, is y first
lieutenant III the reserve Of the third
uhlan guard regiment. lio has served
rs secretary Of legation in Lisbon, Brus-
sells and Munich, and was present III the
congress or Berlin as one Of the secrc-
tarios. Since then he has been employ
"a il the chancclcry. He belongs to
ono of the oldest Schleswig-llolstcln
families, and wus born in 1913.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-11-01

Il SPECIAL to the New York World de-
mes the report that Ida Lewis, Amcri
cas- Grace Darling, is engaged to he
married to woll-known gentleman "
present residing in Newport. She was
married somo time ago to, M honest
scalaring man named Wilson, whose
home is 1T Black Rock, Conn, and by
whom sho il the mother Of ono child.
II is said that Wilson is " Woodworking,
honest, woll.conductod man, hut Ida,
for some unexplained reason, refuses
to live with him.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1878-11-01
YELLOW FEVER.
ARoIr OVER.


The dispatches Of Sunday Oct. 9th
brought the cheering intelligence that
the terrible disease had been checked
iii every section Of the south. There
We're only two deaths from fever in
Memphis, one III New Orleans, and two
in jackson. twas cold and prospects
good for heavy frost everywhere
ALTERNATE HOPES AND FEARS.
Memphis adriccs Of oct. 25th show
that the return Of warm weather dis
PEELED bright hopes. Still Il grea,
change for the better was observed.
Says Il dispntch: As an evidence Of the
revival Of business, the Appeal which
has been published during the epidemic
rs half-sheet, will tomorrow re-
sumo its usual form, double sheet.
Business is resnming rapidly Cotton
y coming in III large quantities, and tie
Thompson Dean, the largest cotton boat
on the river, begins its trips hence to
New Orleans next Wednesday. En-
thusiastic prophets predict that, within
q week, Memphis will resume its
wontcd appearance, but there are
many who prefer to wait for the facts.
MEMPHIS HERSELF AGAIN.
Says ! special dispatch of Oct. 24th:
The streets have been crowded, and
Memphis once more begins to lift her
self from the heavy weight Of sorrow
that has bowed her so lowly into the
depths of despair. Absentees continue
TO come in, and the streets this forenoon
presented quite MI animated appear
ance.