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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

lar officer keeping such records, and such
coupons shall bear interest after maturity
at the rate Of six per centum per annum.
and said bonds shall be made payable at
the Merchants National Bank, in the CITY
of st. Paul, in the State Of Minnesota.
SEC. 4. The said Common Council is
hereby authorized and it is hereby made
its duty to enter into an agreement in
writing with the person, company or cor.
pOratlOn building said railroad or rail-
roads as soon as said city has elected to
grant such aid wherein and whereby
some DISTINGUISHED person or persons or
corporation shall be named to hold such
bonds in trust, or escrow, and wherein
also shall be fixed the terms and condi-
tons upon which such bonds 80 held
shall be delivered to the person, company
Or corporation constructing said railroads
! or either OF them, and upon the perform
ancc by said person, company or corpo-
ration of such conditions as may he
agreed upon between said city, and said
person, company or corporation for the
delivery of such bonds, the same shall be
delivered to said person, company or
corporation, or assigns, and shall there
upon become the property ofsuch person,
company or corporation, or assigns, but
II said person, company or corporation
shall fail in the performance Of such
conditions, such bonds shall not he de-
llvered Provided, That in no case shall
any bonds issued under this act be dcliv-
cred to said persons, company or corpo.
ration until said railroad or railroads are
graded, tied and the rails laid thereon.
SEC 5. For the purpose of providing
for the punctual payment ofthe maturing
interest and principal of any such bonds
issued under the provisions of this act a
tax upon the taxable property of said city
shs]l be assessed and levied each year
sufficient TO pay the maturing interest and
principal as the same may become due,
which said tax shall be assessed, levied
and collected at the same time and in the
same manner as other taxes Of said city
are required to be assessed, levied and
collected, and no part of such tax shall
be appropri atcd to any purpose whatever
except the payment of the principal and
interest Of such bonds.
Sec. g. The amount Of bonds to be
issued under the provisions of this act
shall in no case exceed the sum Of fifty
thousand dollars, nor shall said amount,
in any case, exceed ten per centum Of the
assessed value of the taxable property of
said city Of Austin, such value to be as
certained and determined by the last rs.
sessment OF said property made for the
purpose Of State and County taxation pre-.
vious TO the issuance Of said bonds.
SEC. T. The public use and benefit OF
the said railroads is hereby declared.
SEC. g. This act shall take effect and
he in force from and after its passage.
Approved.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

DIED.
ELDER-In NOorhead, MIMI, March 24th,
1873, ARTHUR WAYLAND, infant son of Mr..
and MRS. F. A. ELDER, formerly of Austin,
i" 'Tis sad to part with those we love,
But there's better, brighter world above
SNYDER-1n Udolpho, on Tuesday evening,
March 18th, 1879, MRS. CATHER1NE F., wife
Of HARRISON SNYDER, aged 50 years.
The deceased was born in Lennox, Madison
county, N. Y. She was married in 1910. She
and her husband came west few years later,
living Is years in Wiscon sin, and the last 10 in
Minnesota. She was an anectfonate mother. q
faithful wife and generous neighbor and
friend. She leaves behind, to mourn over
their loss, her companion for 80 years in a
happy married life, and four children, two
living in Faribault, one In Nebraska, and one
in Red Rock. Appropriate funeral services
will be held o-day at one o clock at the church
in Lansing.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

FROM casual visit TO the grocery store
of Taylor e Ball, we should say spring
trade had just begun, If we did not find
it just so every day in the year. Every.
body busy, hustle and activity all around,
clerks scoulteous and smiling, Mayor
Ball happy, the delivery wagon in con.
slant demand in all parts of the city,
and groceries cheaper than ever. Don't
forget ne old standby.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27
CEDAR CITY.
ACETlCALLY.

PROF. VIM. Smith, OF Mitchell, Iowa,
made short stay in our city last week.
He was the guest of Mr.. David I. Wat
kiDs. Mrs. W., wife of David l., returned
to Mitchell with Mr.. Smith for a short
visit
BY request the next rehearsal on
Saturday evening Of this week, was
appointed at the residence Of ex-senator
Clough. The singers arc earnestly re-
quested to be present, and make the
occasion pleasant as we'll rs profitable.
Do not forget to come.
We regret to learn that Mr.. Lind.
say has taken his final leave Of our city,
and has gone to his new home in Yellow
Medicine county. We are sorry to lose
Mr.. L. from our midst, but wish all the
unclaimed land on these broad pralries
might be settled by just such young men
as we have found him to be. AS a neigh.
Dor, kind and obliging 10 fault; as a
friend, warm hearted aud self sacrificing
as q Christian, earnest and faithful. Truly
he belongs to that class Of whom it is
written, ''he shall stand before kings, he
shall not stand before mean men,"
Our enterprising citizens are ever on
the alert for good bargain. Az proof of
the above statement, we would like to
mention a trade between Mr.. s. Cox and
Mr.. E. Crosson. Mr. Cox has rented a
large farm, and of course feels the need
of necessary machinery for cultivating 1t,
and hearing that Mr.. Crosson had some
bob-sleighs for which he had no immedi.
ate use, he concluded to exchange his
buggy for them. Satisfactory arrange.
ments were made, and both parties seem
to feel that they have made q seas0nable
trade, aud we think one Of them has, as
the sleighing is usually poor during the
spring and summer months, between this
place and Grand Meadow.
We are anxious to hear from that
worthy COMMITTEE Of three" and know
if we are to show ourselves live people
or do we belong to the antedeluvian race
ana determined never to progress? There
is very little need of lodge - temper.
ance organization, as We, have all reformed
twice within year, but any thoughtful
person can at once see the advantages to
be derived from the use of the school
house for that purpose. First, if we have
a secret society it will be absolutely nee.
essary to repair the windows. Secondly
we shall get shades for the same, and in
conclusion, if we can meet occasionally
and have social chat we may be able to
dispense with our after. sermon poao-.ooW.
REPORTER.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

The LIBRARY MAGAZINE for March
will be ready on the 28th-not dated in
advance, a. 10 the custom-its contents
being mainly from the foreign publica-
tions of same date, thus giving what IL
newest in the literary world. 41.O0 year,
or 10 cents . number. AMERICAN Book
ExcHANaE, Publishers, NY.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27
shall We Vote the Bonds.

RACINE, March 24th, 1873.
EDITOR TRANSCRIPT: being reader
of the Grand Meadow Ne,os my eye fell
upon little article signed by c. F.
Grecning, of Grand Meadow, proposing
to make a new county, with the county.
seat at Spring Valley. While the present
location Of our ccun.y.seat somewhat
discommodes the east side Of the county,
yet it seems that majority OF the voters
hove expressed themselves in favor Of its
remaining where it is, and the question
of issuing bonds to build a Courthouse
being shortly to come before the people
for til cir adoption or rejection, I for one
think II best to look at things as they are,
rather than to use any Drained bun.
combe 10 stir up the. people against their
own interests. What are the facts in the
case? First, the county needs and must
shortly have a courthouse to preserve
the county records. Second, the County
Commissioners have already levied a tax
of 5000 for that purpose. Third, if the
Commissioners can la wfully levy $1,000
they can levy $4,000. Fourth, If they
caa levy $25, 900 there will be q court
house built whether bonds are voted or
not. Now the only question to determine
is whether the tax payers had rather pay
81 200 yearly interest on the bonds or
pay $1,000 or more direct tax for the next
4 or 5 years. We have sent petitions to
the legislature, asking antextensi0n of
time for paying our taxes this year, and
if $500, the difference between paying
the yearly interest on the bonds aud
15 600. the amount which must be levied
each year il bonds are not voted, Is any.
object to the tax payers, why, then, they
had better vote the bonds; and as there
is no way of escaping the issue, in one
way or another, would 1t not be bet.
ter to use little reason in the matter,
than to try to- avoid the issue by getting
up any New County scheme, which could
not possibly be carried out within five
years; and In that time, if bondstare not
voted, we who would form part. Of =
new county, spoken Of by Mr.. areening,
would have paid our part of the $25, 900
for courthouse in Austin, and then we
might have the fun If there IL: any fun
in it,. Of" paying our part Of another
$25 900 to build another courthouse In
Spring Valley, aud Grand Meadow.would
feel that she had made great mistake
in making her rival town Of Spring Val
ley the Hub of new County. But then
there are people who when they get de.
feated, as leaders, IN one thing, will fly
off to some other scheme, more silly than
the first, in order to wreak vengeance
upon the voice of the majority, which
good statesmanship neverignores.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

SURPRISE parties seem to be quito the
rage just now. Mr.. and Mr.. l.. L. Lord
were almost crowded out TT doors last
Friday evening by circle Of friends, and
Henry Jacobs, our popular tailor, found
on going home from his office on Monday
evening, that his house was throngcd
with friends to greet him. Both occas-
ions were very pleasant to those in At
tendance.
COOP SEED.-We hope none Of our
farmers will SOW last years wheat with
out i, has first been thoroughly tested.
Times are too hard for the trial Of eXpe-
riments on our chief crop. Good seed
wheat can be had at reasonable price,
and should be secured by al means, cs-
pecially in all cases where last years
wheat is very poor and docs not fully
stand the test Farmers who have a
quantity Of good wheat f'r seed should
let their brother farmers know The fact
Immediately by n small advertisement in
the TRANSCRIPT.
THE meeting OF the Reform Club III
the Methodist church Oh Friday night
promises to be interesting and spicy, with
singing by some O.! Au~'in's best talent
The promised sta,en'e::t from Brother
Lafayette French. HnL discussion arrang
ed by the committee, -: the two topics
first, what is the best work for the Reform
Club during the summer months; sec
Ond. what is the .:uty If anti-liCcnst
temperance men in 'rgard to the licens'
law. Each to be opened, by one on cacl
| side, in a five minute speech froc, some
of our best speaker, and then thrown
open to three minute speeches from an,
interested.
! LAST week on Monday Mr. f. S. Bur
leigh. young gentleman in the office O
Mr.. E. D. Wheeler. was taken very sud
denly with hemorrhage Of the lungs a
Mrs +. A. Livcrnure's, his boardin!
place. On "Wednesday anu Thursla,
more severe hemoyrhage followed. IL
MAS then more com Portable until Tuesda,
of this week when lis was again prostratet
by another attack. His father. Hon. 81
G. Burleigh. Of Or, 1T Falls, n. H., ais
his mother, arrived en- Monday morning
Dr. Wood, Of FarilH,ult, his former ply!
ician, was cali. and says DR.. Hollis,e1
his attending ply stefan, Is doing all tina
is possible Tor his comfort and recovery
Mr.. Burleigh graduated last fall at Oar
mouth, soon after. coming West to Fal
ibault and in December to Austin.
We hope the lie Of this young ma
may still be pI eci' us in the Fathers sigh
and he be lett comfort father and mothe
in their declining years.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27
Court Proceedings.

John Cary Of Adams, was indicted by the
grand jury the other day for selling liquor
without license seven times, and Antoine
Konigs, Of same place, for same odense, five
times. Yesterday, these gents plead guilty to
one indictment each and tho Judge fined them
S25 each, tho remaining indictments being held
over their heads ~ sort Of bonds to keep the
peace.
Edward Homer had his trial for stealing
horses, and was acquitted.
Nelson Huntington's case 10 on trial % We 60
tn Dreaa
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27
Personal.

MIR. and Mrs Matt Miles, Of Albert
Lea, were in the city last week spending
a few days.
Mr.. Frank Pew, of Racine, very
pleasant gentleman, favored US with a
call yesterday.
-Messrs l. Ingmundson and p. T.
Mcintyre are expecting soon to take
trip to Dakota.
Mr. J. r. Martin, now residing in
Kasson, has been in town the past
week attending court.
Miss Olive Crane went to Minneap-
oils last week to spend few weeks with
her sister Flora, Mrs DR.. Conner.
Mr.. H. NJ. Coleman, of New Jersey,
brother Of Silas H., arrived in town last
week with his family. He will settle on
Mr. Mandeville's farm in few days
MIR. c. c. Crane came down from
Anoka last Saturday after his family, and
Monday they left the city for their new
home. We hope this change is not per-
manent.
Hon F. j. Rollins, Internal Revenue
Collector for State of Maine, with his
wife, very much surprised his sister, Mrs.
O. W. Shaw, by making his appearance
unannounced one day last week, this be-
ing his first visit to Austin.
MIR. Chas. George, Of Manchester,
New Hampshire, was in town last week,
visiting his cousin, MIR. Curt Austin.
Mr.. George owns property at Wells, and
has now gone there to look after it. He
likes Austin, he says. Wonder which he
means-Curt or the City? Guess both.
Mrs D. B. johnson and her daugA.
ter, Addie, left Monday for Pittsburgh,
N. Y. Mrs. johnson going back to the
home of her childhood, and quite likely
the farewell visit to her aged father and
mother. Her many friends are praying
that 'her visst be "short and sweet" Mr..
johnson accompanied them as far as
Chicago.
We shall al miss Mr. E. Stevenson,
the courteous young gentleman who has
been 50 long connected with the dry
goods store OF Hall 4 West. We
need just such young men in our city,
and we arc sorry to have them leave us.
lie goes back to Utica, N. Y, his home,
and to old employers. We hope that,
like many others, his sojourn in the
West will always be remembered with
pleasure.
We ore indebted to F. J. MAYHEM,
Esq, of Red Bluff, Cal, for sample
newspaper from his town, viz: Tho Son.
tinez; which has a good healthy appear
ance. In its "official directory" we
notice the name of H. A. Mayhem,
County Judge" and farther on down the
column we see his name as Secretary OF
both the Masonic Lodge and Chapter
Geo. H. Mayhem is vlce-Grand Of the
Odd Fellows Lodge, and Frank J. is c.
T. OF. the Good Templars' Lodge. The
Nayhews are serving their country we'll,
truly.
Our old friend, D. Banks, was in the
city yesterday, fro m his new home, Owa.
tonna. By the way, Mr.. Banks informs
US that lie gets considerable custom in
the renovating line from his old friends
in Austin. No wonder, as he is the
best in that business of any one we know
OF. If your clothes; need cleaning OF
mending, tie them up and ship via ex
press, prepaid, to ID. Banks, Owatouna. y
a fullssuit Of clothes can Ike sent for %
cents. Mr.; b. will tone them up 30 tina,
you won't know them from new, and re-
turn to you, express charges paid, with
bill at very reasonable rates.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

We have been engaged in disagreed.
BILE business this week, that of lawing
with neighbor, and if the TRANSCRIPT
has neglected look, please attribute the
neglect to the cause as above stated.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

DON'T you forget it! That J. Truesdell
keeps the largest and best stock Of boots
and shoes in Austin; that his expenses
are less, and that lie can and aoiN sell
good reliable goods Tor less money than
any other dealer in Southern Minnesota.
He is now making very great reductions
in all lines of goods, including custom
work.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

COURT will probably close its business
the latter part Of this week. The grand
Jury is still in session.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

THE dwelling house Of Mr. Cooper
southwest Of the school house, caught
fire in the roof last Sunday morning. The
fire was promptly discovered, so that not
much damage was suffered, but it was a
narrow escaDe
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

SOMETHING NEw.-Next Tuesday eve
ming, at Z o'clock, there will be dime
concert sociable at the Baptist church.
There is expected 20 be much singing.
and much sociable. and we expect the
house will be filed, and we know, with
Charley Wilbour tor organist and Miss
Lot,ie johnson and her helpers 20 sing
for US, all will have a good time, and get
their moneys worth. Don't forget next
Tuesday evening.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

EVERY farmer who comes to Austin
should put up where he can find the best
and cheapest entertainment for man and
beast, and that is at the Farmers Hotel,
on Mill street. q little east Of Main street.
A good table, clean accommodations and
tip.top stabling. Bulls is always on deck
with a cheerful smile and ready hand
~. a
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

M1sTAKEN.-Mrs. Thyng, we learn, sta
ted at Taopi and other places, that the
day after elsc ton one of our prominent
dry goods men started to put up bar
room IN the rear part Of his store. As
this might do some injustice to the dry
goodsman, we state that the said room is
Intended only for millinery shop.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

MONEY to loan, at lowest rates, annual
interest, on First Mortgage, On Improved
Farms. Apply to D. b. JOHNSON, Jr.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

The Rector of Christ church is deliv
ering a course of Friday evening lectures
on the Life and Ministry Of our Lord
Jesus Christ. The next event In order
will be 1.-THE first Miracle-the turning OF
water into wine." All are invited.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

A LONG procession followed tie re-
mains Of VIM. Furlong yesterday from
his home to the Catholic church where
the funeral services were held. There
we're 100 teams in the procession
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

THE examinations in our public school
are progressing, this week, and the school
closes on Friday for two weeks vaca
ton. Neither teachers or scholars will
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

TOWELS, all linen, 80 cents PAIR, never
before sold in this city for less than IS.
Also, new cloak patterns of the latest
styles, direct from the Metropolis.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

JOHN P. WILLIAMS has taken an appeal
from the allowance OF certain sheriff 3
bills by the County Commissioners. An
opportunity for the county to foot the
bills of another lawsuit.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

The law authorizing the city to issue
bonds for the encouragement Of railroad
enterprises, we publish this week.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

No GIRL need go without beau when
lust I'VE cents WILL buy one at Hall 4
West,o Just think Of It.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

WHAT everybody says must be true
that Taylor & Balls is just the place 10
buy groceries.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

DANIEL JOHNSON is making 4 very neat
residence by an addition 10 the building
formerly used by him as feed store on
Mill street. Welike to sec improvements.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

ALTHOUGH Tuesday night was very
unfavorable for the maple sugar festival
of the Willing Workers of the Episcopal
society, yet they made $50 clear OF all
eYnenSea
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

For every ache, pain and bruise on man or
beast Uncle Sans Nerve and Bone Liniment
is the Balm. Sold by all Druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

The article, "How shall We Educate
Our Girls" by Mrs. e. H. Wells, will APP
pear next week
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

We were very sorry to learn OF the
death Of the infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
F.A. Elder. Again they are lett chll2less.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

COURT REPoRrER.-Mr. H. H. Horn,
from DEBORAH, Iowa, very pleasant ap-
bearing young gentleman, and evidently
a capable stenographer, has been appoint
ed by Judge Page Court Reporter forthe
Tenth Judicial District, rice D. F. Nor
ran rpsiCnef
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

W. NJ. CoRB1TT has lost his pocket
book. See advertisement.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27
Ducklen's Arnica Salve,

BUCklen'8 Arnlca SalVe.
The best Salve in the world for cuts,
bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, letter,
chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all
kinds OF skin erup:ions. This Salve is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction in
every case or money refunded. Price IS
cents per box. For sale by all druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

UNCLE SANS Harness Oh put on your har-
ness, viii make the leather look new, and
keep it soft 1nd pliable. Give it trial.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

CARLETON COLLEGE is one Of the best
Colleges in the northwest See adver.
tiScment
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

AS FINE Office rooms as there are in
town, for rent. Enquire of c. A. PooLER.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

THE net receipts of St. Patr,ck's fes-
tival were $3.50, instead of $3.50 rs re-
ported by us last week.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

Our streets are crowded with teams
now and business is very much. revived.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

SUBSCRIBE for the TRANSCRIPT, the
best local paper in Mower county. We
add to our list every day, and stllI there
is rOom
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

The Willing Workers bought the ma
pie sugar for their festival ut Taylor X
Balls. That's why the success. Pure
article
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

DIR. J. n. WHEAT has recently very
much improved his residence on St. Paul
street, by extending the bay window on
the west side to the upper story. 1t
looks we'll, Doc.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

She stopped short never to s" again
What! never? Well, hardly ever, until
she looked over those new dress buttons
at Hall 4 Vests dry goods store.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-03-27

AUSTIN has two first.class EdIson TEL
ephones.. One from First National Bank
to residences OF o. w. Shaw and Fl. W.
Page; another from Engles' mill to drug
store ct w. w. Noble, both put in opera
ton this week. Charley Pooler is talking
of having one from his drug store to the
Railway Eating House. There will be
music in the air.