Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-02-06
LIE ROY.


1T is suid that we arc to have a second
newspaper in Leroy
The diphtheria has appeared here,
several children of Mr.. I. Layman being
down with it.
The Good Tcmplars and Temple of
Honor have just completed good sup
ply Of new seating for Temperance Hall
MIR. Bailey, the ex-managing editor
ofthe Leroy Independent, has again taken
up his residence here. We understand
he IS employed upon the mechanical
department Of the Leroy Independent
again. 1t is whispered that he got very
little cash for his labors on the Republi-
cun
There seems to be some misunder-
standing in the camp of the Independent
between the proprietor and the party
who holds lease Of the paper. each
claims to hold possession at this writing.
The dispute win probably be settled
without serious difficulty. We are not
prepared to give any details at present
The Leroy dramatic association on
Friday evening presented "The Last
Loop" and 1--WE are all Teetotalers," to a
good house, and in an admirable manner.
The acting was all 50 good that it is hard
to make special mention of any one actor.
In about three weeks the company intend
to close the seasons programme with that
great Irish play of Robert Emmett This
is thrilling play weaving in the history
of 1reland's martyr patriot and orator
At the same time they are to produce
that truly funny play ITO oblige Benson
Since January eth last, Village elec-
ton day., this place;has probably come
as near being total abstinence town as
any in the state. The old-time sources OF
supply of the ardent were then cut off,
and the drug stores have been unusually
strict in handling alcohol in all forms.
One of our drug firms has refused to fill
prescriptions with even solutions contain.
ing any percentage of alcohol. How
long this will continue remains to be seen
but old time blossoms on sundry noses in
town do not remain to be seen, at least
not in their pristine glory. They are
slowly but surely fading out. 1t has been
remarked that the same has been noticed
in connection with certain strong temper
ance noses. Now Mr.. Editor! in all can.
dor, how do you account for phenome
non like that! Perhaps it is what doctors
would call asympathetic affection.
| The fiddle excuse me, violin,) ha.
found Its way into one of our Sabbath
schools, and with it the b fiat cornet
The Presbyterian Sabbath school use
them as accompaniment to their vocal
music, and fine effect they have too
Verify the world moves. OF course Ger
tain old fogies are inclined to croak
against the innovation, just as the organ
was fought against years ago. Those
who object to the violin and horn on the
ground that they are ballroom instru
ments, seem to forget, that, though the
violin and horn are good to carry dancing
airs, the organ very often acc ompany
them in minlstering sound to flying feet
On the principle that the church is in
tended to save the fallen, why not lend 8
helping hand to the poor sinful fiddle,
and elevate It. If necessary, you know
tie good deacons could have loops fas
tened to the floor to put their feet in to
prevent them from beating jig.time
through the force OF old associations.
Our justice courts were busy grind
ing out Justice on Monday last. Chas
F. Burdick had r. J. Little arrested fol
an assault, and while the trial was in
progress before Esquire Slitor, city mar
shall Hall arrested the complaining wit.
ness, G. F. Burdick, land dragged him
before DC. Corbitt. city justice, ON 6
charge of like nature preferred by r
J. Little. 1t was done so quickly that nj
one had time to object, so hislhonor, Mr.
Slitor, concluded to wait until the com
planning witness, Burdick, could be got
back into his jurisdiction. The amusing
spectacle was presented of the state Of
Minnesota, plaintiff, I'm both cases) being
unable to get the prosecuting witness into
court in either case, for ifjustice Corbltt's
warrant took witness Burdick out of Jus
tice Slitor's court, Squire Slitor held r
J. Little, so that he did not appear a
complaining witness in the other.
good deal of sport resulted for the specta
tors, and dismissal OF the action in each
case. OCCASIONAL.