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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-04

70 the County Commissioners Of the County

To the County Commissioners Of the County
OF Mower, Minnesota:
You, and each of you. are hereby notified
that SPECIAL SESSION of the Board of COun.
ty Commissioners Of said County, will be held
1t the County Auditors Omco, in said county
in the city Of Austin, on the 18th day Of De
cember, 1878. at one O'Clock P. H., pursuant t.
call, for the purpose of transacting such bust.
ness as may lawfully come before said Board
Dated this LIST day of December, 1879.
WILLIAM RlCHARDs,)
W. b. SPENCER, commissioners.
g. W. AIIEN
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-04
AUSTIN, MINNESOTA:
THURSDAY MORNING, lDEC. 4, 1879.
NORFOLK IS the first peanut port in the
world The peanut individualizcd is only
q small potato.

SPEAKING Of the Indian war, q colorist,
who says that in this instance he is color
blind, wonders why the reds make the
whites feel blue. Well. it is because the
government is green.-N. 7. Herald.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-04

Burglars entered the fremont House
Winona, recently, and made way with severa al
Of the boarders' bachelors we suppose)
watches. The night before, the thieves enter
ed a private residence. the good wife screamed,
and the burglars fed just as the sleepy hus-
band was awakening. The st. Charles Times
says never marry a woman unless she can
scream.
The Kasson Republican criticises the
''Dodge County Christian Association" who
are 10 hold a meeting al Mantorville on the Sd
and 4th Of December for ''anti-masonic" bust
ness. In the opinion of that sheet the name
of the association "is misnomer when appai-
ed to q little handful of fanatics and agitators,
whose chief business is to endeavOr to uproot
so-called secret societies and hll the land with
slanderous clamor.''
An immense bed Of coal has been discov-
cred on the line of the Northern Pacific road.
| At 9 point one hundred and thirty miles west
coal crops out. Which vii be Used in operatins
| the line. The "hnd' IL an extremely valuable
one, and settles the question of cheap fuel.
The e. Northern Pacific has . been very fortunate
is matter Of vital importance and can not be
too highly prized.-E1.
An old darkey caught two-pound sucker
! one day, and was so well satisfied with his
work that he lay down for q nap with the fish
beside him on the grass. Another darkey
came along presently, picked up the sucker
! and left a half-pound one in its place. When
the first man and brother woke up, tho hret
thing his eyes sought was the 11sh, and 1t took
him some seconds to realize that something
had happened. Then turning his prize over
and examining it all round, he simply said,
''Golly, how dat fish am shwunked!"
Sample advertising poetry Of a hotel, tax
en- from the Northern Tier, published at Crook.
ston, MIMI, by Capt. J. K. Arnold, formerly
At Wabasha, and latterly aSt. Paul n ewspape1
editor:
Our hotel is no mansion grand,
But homekke house in the prairie land;
Our rooms are neat, and beefsteak tender,
And great big bill we'll never render.
We keep our house 30 carefulee,
At the Sherman House, BY the Linden tree.
Outlines you hear editors and reporters
complain of certain things. when really they
themselves are the cause Of tho troubles. DO
not run ten times after man to do him "a
vor. and he will begin to look after you when
he wants anything. These statements are az
true as we make them, and II editors and re-
porters will practice upon our recommends
lions, and refuse to run after those who are
to be bene1ted, they Will come a1tor the od1'
tors and reporters. II you will peraist in Serv'
ing those to whom you owe nothing, do not
complain when they demand your services.
l-EE.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-04
The Admission Of Dakota.

The people fsDakota talk about apply
ing for admission TO the Union as State
For manv years the broad river Of emigra-
tion flowed across the undu!ating prairies
and grassy ravines Of that vast Territory
to the shore of the Pacific, and the soil Of
Dakota Was hastily condemned as arid,
sterile and unproduc,ive, while her hid
den treasures If gold. coal ana other min
erals were almost entirely neglected.
Now that the eligible lands beyond the
Rocky Mountains have been largely
taken up by settlers or grabbed by spec
ulators, seekers for homes are turning
their eyes to the desert which has been
traverscd by emigrant trains for over a
quarter of a century, and towns and vii.
lagos are springing up on the banks OF
the Missouri and of its affluent streams.
A large part of the Black Hills region is
likewise situated in Dakota, and it is
claimed that the total population of the
Territory is large enough to justify its
ambition to enter the family Of States.
Nevertheless it would be advisable for
congress not to be hasty in admitting
Dakota or any other Territory to the
Union and to equal representation in the
senate with States whose Inhabitants arc
counted by milllOns.-N. Y. Sun.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-04

NHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL
~ EsTATE UNDER JUDGMENT OF
FORECLOSURE.
State of Minnesota, County Of Mower, 90,
District Court, Tenth judicial District.
Esther C. Hosford and James Il. Nutting az
Administrations of the Estate of William A.
Hosford, deceased, Plaintiffs,
70. Et = rs &c..
Ole Thompson, Mary Ann Thompson, Thomas
Olson and Mary Olson, Defendants.
Notice is hereby given that under and by
virtue OF Judgment aud decree, entered in
the above entitled action on the 2Oth day Of
November, 1872, q certified transcript of which
has been delivered to me, I, the undersigned,
Sheriff Of said Mower county, viii sell, at pub.
lie auction. to tho highest bidder, for cash, on
SATURDAY, THH 17TH DAY or JANUARY, 1850,
Of 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, at the front door
Of the court houae, il the city Of Austin, in
said county, in one parcel, the premises and
Eea! estate described in said Judgment ana
All that tract OF parcel OF land lying and be.
ing In the county OF Mower, and state Of Min
nesota, described - follows, to-Wit: the south
west quarter OF section number nix 90, In
township number ono hundred and four (l0ll
north, Of ranss number eighteen az xaet,- !:
deely7t Sheriff Of Mower td5 ouaty. 4.
Dated Austin, MIMI, November n, 1sto,
D.B. JoHAsON, in, Plaintiffs Attorney:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-04

A GREAT SHIP ENTERS SOUTH Pass
The British steamship, City of Bristol, In
man Line, went through the jetties Octo-
brr 81, drawing "a feet Z inches of water.
The tide was four inches below the aver.
age. There was no detention whatever
al the jct,ies or at the head OF the pass.
Since that date it has been announced that
the largest cargo of cotton ever foated ut
New Orleans has safely passed outward.
Now for the sanitary Improvements of the
Mississippi valley, which shall perma-
nently avert the danger Of yellow fever
loCkades.-Scfentltc american.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-04
N;OTICEOF MORTGAGESALE

BY ADVERTISEMENT.
the
dollars which 10 claimed to be due. and is due,
At the date of this notice, upon certain
a. fnd aSe r;s ~
to l. N. Hawkins, administrator of the estate
Of J. 8. Crandell, deceased. bearing date the
18th day Of November. A. .. 1873, and duly
in and for the county of Mower, and state u
Minnesota, on the 18th day Of November, A:
d. 1873, at l:lo O'Clock, r. H.. in Book Of
Said moytgaKe Was. on the 18th day Of July,
A. D. 1876, duly assigned and transferred by
the said /. n. Hawkins, administrator, to Mead
Wood, and said assignment y vas A. dyiy recorded
Of mortgages, on page ISL.
Which said mortgage was again, on the 9Th
transferred by the said Mead Wood to J. d.
Chambers, and said assignment was duly re-
corded in the once Of the Register Of Deeds
Of ON tte page az
wise having been Instituted to recover the
debt secured by said mortgage, or any part
Now therefore, notice IS hereby given, that
by virtue OF q power Of sale contained in said
mortgage. and pursuant TO the statute IN
gage will be foreclosed, and the premises de.
Scribed in and covered by said mortgage, viz:
The northwest quarter OF section twenty
three (23), in township one hundred and one
(lol) north. Of range eighteen 49, west. and
also IL 30-l00 acres Of timber land, and de-
scribed as follows, to-wit: commencing twelve
chains and seventy-eight links west OF tho
northeast corner Of the northwest quarter
Of section thirty-three tsa!. IN township one
hundred and one QO1) north, Of range eighteen
(lS) west, thence east twelve chains and sew
enty-eight links, thence south eleven chains
and seVenty-one links. thence west eight (S)
chains and twenty-five links to the center OF
Cedar River. thence Up the center OF Cedar
River to the place of beginning, in Mower
county, and state Of Minnesota, with the her
editaments and appurtenanceS,
Will be sold Mt public auction. to the highest
bidder. fer cash. to pay said debt and interest,
and the taxes. 4 any. on said premises. and
seventy.nve dollars attorneys fee - stipu-
lated in and by said mortgage in case OF fore
closure, 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 ETH DAY or D1c4N.
BRR, A. d. 1S79, at ton O'Clock A. H., OF that
day, subject to redemption at any time within
one year from the day OF sale, ~ provided by
law.
novl8-7t ]. D. CHAMBERS, Assignee.
! DYNAMO ALLEN. Attorney for Assignee.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-04

Experiences hes proven that the best rem.
edy for Collie, Oiarrh0s, Teething and
other troubles 0f Infancy, 10 DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup. Price Is cents. l4s
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-04
On 80 DAYS Trial.

Electric Appliances upon trial for 30 days 70 those ri
sesing from NIRvoUs DE1IlITY, Rhsuraskisn. P.rnl.
yas or any diseases Of ths liver kidneys, am HANx
OTHER D1sEAsks. A s.tss c,trs 0varosseeed Or NO
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-04
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

AUSTIN Posi- OFFICE, Mower Co., Ninn., I
December 6, lS7o.
been in this ONCE thirty days, and for which
no call has been made. To obtain them appli-
cantS should ask for ''advcrtised letters" and
give the date of this notice:
A. +. Wallace, r. Keneven,
Miss Lucy Able, ". r. Kerr,
3. b. Gline, Franklin Kfmmell,
William Young,(O David Ribbon,
]. ]. HemstEeet, Ella Kuutson,
Jet, Hyte, Mrs. E. e. Miller,
Peter r. HenF1kSon, Frank Roach,
RaOmus p. Nordb0e, ..-:>
II not delivered within four weeks. they
win be sent to the Dead Letter Once.
A. A. HARDWOOD. p. n,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-04

0l000 returns In 80 days On 800 invested.
view Omcisl Reports and information
1RHH. Liks profits weekly stock options Of 80 to
$50. Address T. P0rTER WloHT + Co., Bankers, "a
Wall street. New York.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-04

PIANOS s. So 81! 81: Cd s ss;s r: I!
Stops, set Reeds, 2 Knee
swelIs, Stool, Book, only $98. ~ Holiday news
paper Free. Address Daniel F. Beatty, Washington,
New Jersey.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-04
OTATE OF MINNESOTA,
y COUNTY OF MOWER, %.

In PROBATE Court.
Schaus, deceased:
On reading and fling the petition Of John
Wuertz Of said; state, representing, among
other things, that Christian Schaus, late Of
Waltham. In said county, on the 7th day OF
November, 1873, in said county, died interstate.
and being . resident Of this county At the
time Of his death: leaving goods, chat,els
and estate within this county, and that the
said petitioner 10 = creditor OF said deceased,
and praying that administration Of said
estate be to George Fett granted, it 10 ordered
that said petition be heard before the Judge
Of this Court, on Monday, the 18th day Of De-
oember, A. D. 1879, at 10 clock, 4. n, At the
Probate Once In said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be
given to the heirs Of said deceased, and to all
persons interested, BY Publishing . copy OF
this order for three successive weeks, prior
TO said day Of bearing, In the MOWER County
TRANeCRIP1, q weekly newspaper printed ana
published at Austin In aaid county.
Dated ct Austin, the 9Th day Of November
A. D. 1879 nov3o4t
IA III CAurR0N- 1udrs Of Probate.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-12-04

Sample advertising poetry Of a hotel, tax
en- from the Northern Tier, published at Crook
ston, MIMI, by Capt. J. K. Arnold, formerly
At Wabasha, and latterly st. Paul n ewspaper
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-12
sPRAREviLLE HAPPENINGS

The picnic held near the school house in
celebration OF the Fourth of July. Was perfect
success The attendance mach larger than
last year and all participating in the affair eDjo,
ed themselves TO the fullest content. isarreis cf
Ice cold lemonade and mountains OF cakes AMI
candies were consumed IN less Than no time. but
the demand tor second edition could not be
complied with. Excellent singing was rendered
by The ''Hossini Clab." and tb. ''orstors for the
day delivered some fine speeches.
Of the severfy-two rxcursioni-fs who left
Cincinnati for visit to The German Colony al
Windthor-t. only small number arrived at
spearevilie ON Thursday evening, many having
preferred TO stop of along the line OF the railroad
to meet friends and acqusIRtances. IL is eN-
pecied that nearly all VIII come To Windthorst
before they return to Cincinnati. Those who ar
rived are go well pleased with the looks Of the
country that notwithstanding last year. drought
many will settle here at some future day
-Chargss were preferred before Justice Jones
bv some citizens of spearevilic against j. C..
Ihaucr for keeping Open his saloon and selling
intoxicating liquors on the 4th of July, IN viola
tion OF the state laws. Thauer before he learned
that proceedings had been instituted against him
Lett Tor Colorado Springs, where he viii remain
for some time hopeing 10 recover from a recent
attack OF hemorrhage OF the lungs.
More settlers LEFT on Monday and Tuesday TO
work on the railroad now being built from Flor
ence 10 Marion Center. Agent Potter has re-
cciyed instructions to engage all men desiring 10
be employed, and transportation passes will
be furnished them whenever applied for.
considerable interest is manifested BY SET
tiers in the vicinity OF spesreyIle In the relic:
movement and the action OF the Board OF Coun-
ty Commissioners is approved by every CITIZEN
In the easfend OF the county without exception.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Kellogg were made hap
py, on Monday, by the arrival Of ayoung son,
their first born.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-12
THE RELIEF QUESTION.

In pursuance TO q call of numerous citi-
zens OF Ford county meeting was held at
the SpearevIile school house on Thursday,
July Sd. to consider the best ways and
means, by which aid and relief might be
obtained for those in need of it. As no
doubt can exist that in consequence of the
failure of the wheat and other crops, des>
tItution will be inevitable to many settlers
unless the means are furnished them to
earn q living. it was decided that imme-
diate steps be taken to prevent calamity.
Committees were appointed to confer
with the Bosrd of County Commissioners
and the Hon. Il. NJ. Wright. and to submit
propositions to the Land Commissioner and
the Directors of the A. I. l. S. +. X. r.
Co. At an adjourned meeting hold Oh
Tuesday, July sth, they reported that the
Board OF County Commissioners, and with
the exception of Mr.. Hoover, had readily
consented to render every assistance IN
their power, and had at once appointed
Messrs. Peacock and Sidlow rs commit
tee to proceed to TOpeka and confer with
the Governor and the x. X. Land Com
missioner. Hon. Il. N. Wright. who was
absent at the time on a triptO Kansas City.
would 10 doubt assist them in their efforts.
Mr.. Peacock, the Chairman of the Board
had also advised them, that under an ace
of the Legislature. passed 1875, counties
were authorized 10 issue bonds for relief
purposes. and that as last emergency the
voters of this county could resort 10 the
privileges under this act.
Mr. Andrew Dienst as chosen as dele
gate to join the committee appointed by
the Board of County Commissioners, when
they go TO Topeka. The TACT was consid>
erably commented upon that Mr.. Hoover
was decidedly dIsinciined to any action
considered necessary IN behalf of the peo-
pie of Ford county. and his objections leave
no doubt that he Is but little acquainted
with the pIlable condition in which so
many settlers were placed by last years
drought. XX.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-12
TEACHERS kxAMINATieN.

Examination of teachers to be employed
in the public schools Of various school dis
tricts of the County OF Ford, State of Kan
sas, and in districts organized In counties
south of tine 4th standard parallel and west
of the counties of Ford. Hodgeman and
Clark will take place on the 18th day of
July. 1879 in the citv of Dodge City, Coun>
ty of Ford, State of Kansas. by the School
Superintendent DR.. T L. McCartv. in the
Office of II. Z. dryden.
T. L. MCCARrY by H. L. dryden.
Deputy Co.. School Sup't.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-12

James E. Curlett has purchased Jas. C.
Conno:'s stock of goods and will continue
business Al the old stand. Mr.. Curiett is
an experienced business man, and will be
available acquisition TO the business and
social circles of this city.
Mr. Connor will remain in Dodg &c short
time before making a trip east. We wish
him success IN whatever he undertakes,
and trust he viii remain IN this city per,
manentiy. He has host of friends who
wish him prosperity.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-12

In stating last week that the docket of
Ford County District Court was cleared of
The several cases which have fingered for
some time, owing 10 the shortness of time
allowed for holding the court, We neglect>
ed 10 mention that this desirable consum>
nation was ebtaiaed through the lnde>
iatieable efforts of County Attorney N. W.
sutton. sutton & Colboru. attorneys.
We're Interested IN every suit before he
cour; ,sndlt is to their credit to state that
they were successful in each case.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-12
CITY COUNCIL.

Regular meeting Of the Council of the city of
Dodge City, held Tuesday. July 1st. 1879.
Present-Iames Ii. Kelley, Mayor. Walter
Straeter, G. NJ. Beeson. Norris Collar ,Couneilmen
The minutes of previous raeerlng were read
aud approved
owed:
Chas. f.. BassetT salary rs Marshal. -. Sl00 90
Wyatt carp. salary Assistant Marshal 100 90
Jas. Msstersou, - - 100 90
Z +. Cpiborn. salary Of elk and Atty. 40 90
y Il kane, printing 5 40
Rs. Cook. salary Of Treasurer .-..-..- 10 o.
Bill OF ID VI. Frost laid over.
On motion The Committee appointed to fix
Chestnut street give more time to report.
oz motion, Council adjourned.
E +. COLBORN, City Clerk.
Approved by me this LIST day OF JHly, ls.9.
JAMES IL. KELLEY, Mayor.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-12

Otto Muller. of Speareville, received the
appointment of Register of Deeds, vice A.
{. Hale resigned. Mr.. Muller is a thor
ongn practical business man and will per-
form the duties of that Office with prompt.
ness and satisfaction. We congratulate
the Board of Commissioners upon the ex-
eeileHt choice made. Mr.. MuIler's peti>
ton for the appointment contained the
names of over 600 citizens of Ford county,
which is an evidence of his popularity.
He at once entered upon the discharge of
his duties.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-12
RRI.IE r,

The citizens in the eastern part Of the
county are devising means for those set
Tiers who are unable 10 procure wheat for
fall sowing. A conference was had with
the Board Of County Commissioners. and
committee appointed to wait upon the
railroad and State authorities.
We hope relief can DO obtained without
much trouble, and in . manner that will
not parade the poorest side of the picture
on the border. The State authorities will
render the necessary aid upon presentation
OF the facts bv proper persons. and we have
reason 10 believe assistance will be con-
fined to our own borders. There is little
destitutiOn. Human nature seeks sympa>
thy. We are too apt to see the gannt figure
of distress. aided by a little imagination.
There are few counties IN which there
may he some suffering. This is how the
matter is regarded in Rush county, as we
learn from the Walnut City Blade:
'.If every man will do his duty no one
need suffer. If every able bodied man hav-
ing family will show a little pluck no as
sistance will be needed except to those who
are sick, disabled or entirely INDECENT.
The law does not. rs many suppose, give
the Trustees or Board of Commissioners
unlimited power In levying a Door tax. and
IL it did no person has q right to relief from
the county until he shall become q pauper
or county charge. No power Is delegated
by law to the Trustees to assist, or give
orders ID favor OF any person. until such
person has become pauper OF county
charge and any order so given and accepts
ed is void and can not be collected If the
county sees fit to resist. Any person who
is tax payer has a right TO resist the co.'s
lection Of tax that is void. We believe
the above to be the law and further that
the Board OF CouHty Commissioners will
follow the law and that the Township
Trustees will do the same. Such being the
case, every one that is able to hel? him>
self should make preparations for the sup>
port of himself during the coming winter.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-12
IN MRMORIUM TO IVY LURLLa
STRAE(. HN

She died in beauty, like = rose.
Blown from its parent stern
She died in beauty, like a pearl,
Dropped from some Diadem.
She died in beauty like lay
Along noonlit lake.
She died in beauty like the song
OF birds amid tue brake.
she died in beauty like the snow
Tn flowers dissolved away:
She died IN beauty ike star
Lost on the brow of day.
She lives in glory like nights gems
Set round the silver moon.
She lives in glory like the sun
Amid the blue OF June.
DODGE CITY, July II. 20. ONO.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-12

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Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-12

There is q lawyer IN Dodge City whose
style would indicate that he is the pcrsoni-
fication OF intelligence. cultcha and high
breeding; but there is terrible deal of Ip-
norance under his coal black curly locks.
tie uses the word ''subsisting' for ''ex>
isting.' He exists in Dodge on a verv
scanty subsistence.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-12

Mule teams with broad gauge attacks
nents continue to pour into our city with
bullion and wool for Shipment east via the
Santa Fe, and return loaded with freight
for Canon City. Colorado Springs and
points beyond. Pueblo Chieftain.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1879-07-12
BAKING PowDRR.

There is a mandatory of Baking Pow-
der in Dodge City. Coffey & Mcintyre.
proprietors. We have tried the article
and find it excellent and of a superior
quality. In fact We can recommend every
one to use it. and hope it will have thor
ought trial as 1t is home production.