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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02
1879. PRICE REDUCED. 1879.
THE NURSERY r. SER; n.o.1,rn 40 =.

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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

REV. G. D. BELDEN, pastor OF the Bap-
list church Of this place, has sent in his
resignation to take effect in February.
We sincerely hope he may be persuaded
to recall it, as the church unanimously
voted to have him remain another year,
and Austin can lily afford 10 do without
him. He has been here about four years,
and they have been years of faithful,
dillgent and selfdenying labor.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

MEssRs. G. J. MAYNARD and L. H.
Brockway, late Of Clinton, Mass, and
friends OF Mr.. A. H. Chaplin, we are
glad to learn, have decided to locate per-
manently in this city. Sometime during
this month they will open stock of gro.
ceries and boots and shoes in Ira Jones'
brick store, corner of Main and Mill
streets. Mr.. Maynard 10 now absent at
the east making the purchases We I'M.
derstand
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

CHRISTMAS cheer seemed to be dlstrib.
uted quite generally through our city last
Wednesday. The faces of the little folks
were brim-full Of happiness, and "wish
you merry Christmas" was the password
of the day.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

THE following is the list of officers OF
Fidelity Lodge No. 80, A. F. & A. M. re-
Gently elected and installed for the year
1879:
l. 1ngmundson, w. M.
W. T. wilkins, s. w.
c.. L. West, J. W.
A. Friedrich, Treasurer.
C. n. Davidson, Secretary.
J. w. Eldridge, Chaplain.
A. DrOst, Tyler.
J. Adams, 8. D.
H. CUM, ], D.
s.C.Eldridge and F. Sutherland, Stewards.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

PERsONAL-Geo. H. Otis, once editor
Of the TRANSCRIPT, has retired from the
Elkader Register.
We are sorry to learn of the illness
of Dr. Lewis.
Miss Lott,e johnson is in Faribault,
in attendance upon the musical conven-
ton.
&C. II. Slocum, of the Blue Earth City
Post, was in town on Monday, and favor
ed us with call.
j. NJ. Lee is teaching school in NJ os
COW. The district is fortunate in secur-
ing so good a teacher.
j. 3. Dow, formerly prin cipal Of Aus
tin city schools, is acting principal of the
Blind department of the State Deaf and
Dumb Asylum.
MIR. A. NJ. Welles' position is princi-
pal of the high school department in the
Faribault Central school. Mr.. Welles is
a graduate of the State University, class
of ~.
MIR. aud Mrs. Benz. Mason have gone
to Minneapolis to spend the holidays.
We understand they were specially in.
vited to attend silver wedding. Hope
they had a Merry Christmas, aud we
wish them Happy New Year.
Rev. Mr.. Wright has accepted
an invitation to sit in council at Waseca
for the settlement of church difficulties,
and he, and Andy Knox as delegate, left
on Monday, the session commencing on
Tuesday. Mr.. Wright has also been in
vited to attend the dedication of the
Second Congregational church at Mime
a2olis January Sd, and the installation of
its pastor, E. s. Williams, known to many
of our citizens-but not E. NJ. Williams,
former pastor OF the Congregational
church here
WIN. Eibel, better known as "Scrap.
Iron Bill" among railroad men, and who
lives at Monona, Iowa, was taken suddenly
i'll on the train near Lacrosse, the other
day, and many thought him dead for
some time. But DR.. Macarthur, OF La
Crosse, had him taken to the International
and treated, and was sent to St. Paul by
next train, some better but pretty s,ck.-
DEBORAH Bee.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

WHEN horses and cattle are spiritless,
scraggy and feeble they need treatment with
Uncle Sans Condition Powder. 1t purifies
the blood, improves the appetite, Cures Colds
and Distempers, InvigOrates the System.
keeping the Animal in q Healthy, Handsome
Condition, and next to food and shelter moth
ing is of more value to your stock. Sold by
all Druppista
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02
Railroad Tlme-1ablee.

CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL.
Trains arrive at and depart from Austin as
follows: Going East. Going West.
Day Nail Pass. 1l@ ~ ar 1:aer:x. S ar.
Austin and Mason City Trains
Going South. Going North.
st.Louis Night E1 $ An: dr. dr. E t:s dr. Dr.
St. L. Day Mail / Elk l2:45P.N. l:3
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA.
Trains arrive at and depart from Austin
Junction (ltamsey) as follows:
Going East. Going West
Passenger and Mail, ll:l5A. LAS Pm.
Freight, 1:55 Pm. $40 pm.
eFJ. w. Strong's Omnihuses run between
Austin and Ramsey in connection with all pas
senger trains.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL.
Trains arrive at and depart from Mona &C.,
NJ. s. st. p. Junction. as follows:
Ar7irc. Depart.
Mail and Express, S:06P.A. S:45 AN.
Passenger, 700 AM. 3:MP.A.
BURLINGTON. CEDAR RAPIDS / NORTHERN.
Trains pass Plymouth &C., NJ. & st. p. juno
tion) as follows Going North. Going South.
Passenger, 6:S AN. 10 Pm.
Passenger, 4:45P.N. u:U5 Pm.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

Two HUNDRED Ladies' Cloaks, Of 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. H. GUM.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

In buying crockery, lamps, &C., 60 to
the old stand of Chandler s. Carter, and
select early. The assignee, John Chand.
Ter, will show you some astonishing bar.
gains. This store is we'll worth a visit.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

JOSEPH SCHwAN has on hand and for
sale, as usual, fine assorted stock of
boots and shoes, of all grades and prices,
and desires the public to understand that
he will sell anything in his line cheaper
than ever. Call on him at his fine store
rooms, on Main street, and examine his
stock. 374t
TAYLOR g. BALL send New Years
greeting to all their old customers, wish
ing them health and wealth for the year
1879. And if you want anything in their
line. you need not send elsewhere, for
Taylor & Ball can supply the whole
north west with choice groceries.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

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
Office.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

FARMERS, there IS hotel called the
Farmers Hotel in Austin, which offers
excellent accommodations for man and
beast, which you would find it to your
advantage to patronize. 1t is on Mill
street, opposite the Merchants Hotel, and
the proprietor, Mr. Bulls, is as genial a
landlord as heart could desire.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

TIE Chandler s. Carter stock of goods
will he closed out at very low figures.
You will find them low enough to suit
the hard times.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

NEXT Sunday evening being the eve
of Epiphany, the sacrament of baptism
will be administered Cd. W to adults in
Christ Church.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

LEAVE your orders for ice at Charley
Pooler's drug store, and W. 7. Mande-
vile will fill them promptly.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

Our streets present an active appear.
ance, notwithstanding the hard times.
We predict better days and more money
for the year 1879
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

MOTHERS should take warning and
stop dosing their Babies with laudanum
while teething. DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
answers tho same purpose and is perfectly
harmless. Price rs cents.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

We arc glad to learn that Hon. r. l.
Smith is recovering from his recent Sc
we're illness.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

THE best is the cheapest. DR.. Bulls
baby syrup is acknowledged to be the
safest and most reliable medicine for
babies. Price IS cents. b. ,....@
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

CHRISTMAS has come and gone, but
Taylor & Ball, our leading grocers, you
will still find at the old stand.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

Rev. ANKETELL's lecture on the even
ing Of St. Johns Day (27th) was we'll at
tended-especially by the Masons, there
being some forty or fifty of the fraternity
present. All were we'll entertained.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

AT the old stand of Chandler g. Carter,
you will find the bottom knocked clean
out of high prices.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

PURCHASERS will find nice assert.
ment Of crockery and glassware at Tay-
lor s. Balls.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

We can recommend our readers to use
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup in all cases of
cough, cold, &C. It only costs Is cents
q bottle, and 10 warranted to cure.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02
CITY AND VICINITY.

GET your diaries for 1879, from Char
ley Pooler.
NELSON HUNTINGTON is to have new
trial in March.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

PRICES reduced greatly on Chandler &
Carter's stock of goods, for they must 6t
sold,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

"STARs may come and stars may Co.
but We go on forever, forever"
TAYLOR & BALL.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

We are panied to learn of the death
of our former citizen, Capt. H. j. Gill.
ham, at LeSeuer Center, LeSeuer Co
He was we'll and favorably known among
US while a resident of Aus tin. He at
different times held positions Of honor
and Offices of trust. lie was Capt. of
Co. A, Sixth Minnesota Infantry-was a
good soldier and respected citizen.
John CHANDLER, assignee, invites
everybody to come and look through the
goods and prices of the late stock OF
Chandler & Carter. You will find him
ready for business. A big stock, cost
prices, and plenty of clerks to wait on
you, and none need 60 away disappointed.
They will show goods cheerfully whether
you buy or not. So just drop in and
make yourself at home.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

WEDNESDAY evening, New Years Day,
- degrees below zero.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

''ECoNoMY 10 the road to wealth :" fifty cents
worth Of Uncle Sans Harness Oh applied to
your old Harness, viii make the leather look
like new and keep it soft and pliable. Give 1t
q trial, r. r ~. T. -, " i
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

WE see our old friend, p. 0. French,
again on our streets. We are glad to see
that he has nearly recovered from the &C.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

WHY be distressed with headache, low spi1
it's and nervousness when Eilert's Dayligh
Liver Pills are sold by all Druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

For every ache, pain and bruise on man OF
beast Uncle Sans Nerve and Bone Linimen
is the Balm. Sold by all Druggists.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

KEv's. WRIGHT and Bel.len exchanged
pulpts last Sunday morning.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02
Ayers
Sarsaparilla

For Scrofula, and all
scrofulous diseases, Erysi-
pelas, Rose, or St. Antho-
ny's Fire, Eruptions and
Eruptive diseases of the
skin, Ulcerations of the
Liver, Stomach, Kidneys,
Lungs, Pimples, Pustules,
Boils, Blotches, Tumors,
letter, Salt Kheum, Scald
Head Rinruor,,, II1cors
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

GOODS at cost at Miss Soper's. Felt hats
for 25 cents.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

We think congratulations are in order,
anu we wish Mr.. James Donaldson a
Happy New Year, with those little new
twin babies. A baby boy and baby girl,
are grand old Christmas present.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

PEEv1sH children have worms. DR.. Jaque'f
German Worm Cakes will destroy the worms
and make the children happy
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

MOTHER, when your baby suffers in teething,
use DR.. Winchells Teething Syrup, it regu-
lates the bowels, soothes the pain and brings
natural sleep. Sold by Druggists at rs cents
per bottle.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

GOODS at cost at Miss Soper's Felt
hats for rs cents.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

THE Congregational church sociable
was postponed last week, but will be held
with Mrs. E. D. Fenton, on Friday even
ing of this week. These sociables are
very pleasant. and this being the first in
the New Year, a full attendance is ex'
Dected
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02
WE ARE NOW SELLING
WE ARE NOW SELLING
NewPianosz$125

Each, md all styles. including Grand, Square and
Upright, all new and strictly first-class, at the
lowest nett cash wholesale factory pr1ces direct
to the purchaser. No Agents. Pianos for $780, con-
tanning
MATHU6HEK'6
New Patent Duplex overstrung Scale,
which is acknowledged Ivy tho highest musical authori
les to be the greatest improvement put into Z
squire Piano. producing tho most astoniskino pospsr,
richness aud depth Of tone and sustatning singing
quality neue'' BE- attained, being "GRASD PIANO
IN A SQUARE CASE"
THE MENDELSS0HN UPRIGHTS
ARE THE FINEST IN AMERICA.
They are pronounced tho Pianos ct the Future"
All Our Pianos are made entirely ty ourselves ut our
M A N U r. A CTORY.
Originally established in 1912, over 50 years ago.
bcing among the few makes Of Planes which have
stood the tost Of time.
OVER $4,000 IN USE.
Every Piano fully warranted for i've years.
We axs now making all our Pianos entirely Of
vUlcANIZE0 LUMBER;
Tho 0reatest Discovery Of tho Ages. WOOD
rendered 1mpor1shahle, shrinking, checking
or werping impossible, aud a. incapable of alb
sorbing moisture as vulcanized rubber. The in
cresed hardness and toughness of the wood rroduoss
resonance Of tonetruly wonderful.
In the grand results OF siren 9Th, durability.
relia bility, and ability for standing in tune,
volume, power, resonance, br1n1anoy,
swee tness, sympathetic and singing qualify
delioaey and elasticity Of touch and beauty Of
finish tho ..l,s#
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

WHEN bran new pianos can be bought
for 1925, we ought to become musical
and music: loving people. This is what
the Mendels sohn Piano Co., 81 East 18th
street, New York, are doing selling pia
nos from their factory at these prices.
The great reputation of these pianos
having been unanimously recommended
for the highest honors at the great Gen.
tennial Exposition-and the high char
acter Of the company tor honorable and
straightforward dealing, should insure
for them liberal patronage Their illus
trated and descriptive catalogue, of forty
odd pages, giving highest testimonials Of
leading musicians, will be mailed free to
all, and all inquiries by letter cheerfully
answered.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02
Mitchell County Coal Fields.
Usage 1O,va) Press, Dec, 26th.

Usage 1o,Oa) Press, Dec. 26th.
Thinking that the patrons of your val
liable paper would be pleased to learn
that the Davis Bros. who are prospecting
for coal in this vicinity, have struck the
rider vein of coal and are drifting on the
outcrop, and have gone into the hill or
bank some twenty-five feet already, and
the coal Is increasing every foot they
proceed, take the liberty to write YOU
Our village blacksmith, d. Flanagan,
visited the drift, procured some coal, and
took 1t to his shop, aud in the presence of
several of our citizens, cleaned his forge
Of all cinders and ashes, and placed the
coal brought from the DRIFT and started
the fire, and to the great surprise of all
who were present, made complete weld
Of two pieces of iron from the coal taken
out but an hour before from the drift
aforesaid, and Mr. Flanagan says the coal
is entirely free from sui phur, and will,
no doubt, be a good quality Of black
smiths coal. Our people are very much
excited over the prospects, and Il. F.
Davis says that lie expects to reach the
4 loot vein in drifting only about $50
feet. CITIZEN
The early part of this week we paid a
WISH 10 the alleged coal fields OF Mitchell
county, situated on the line of the Mil
waukee and St. Pau! railroad, abou, three
miles south and west of the old town of
Otranto, on the Cedar river The first
discovery was on the farm of Mrs. Bart
lett, and so completely was she satisfied
OF the Importance and value of it that
she declined an offer of $4,000 for the
forty acres. Similar discoveries we are
told have been made on Dockstattcr' s
and Pickles. farms. Leases are being
sold, and joint stock company is being
organized we are told for sinking shafts
and making thorough exploration of
the territory. AT present paying quaint.
ties have not been found, though it is
alleged that a vein one foot in thickness
has been found on the Bartlett farm.
Should further investigation and research
develop in finding coal in paying quan.
titles, the geological formation forbid
ding such hope, it will be more impor
taut to Northern Iowa than any Other
event of Its history.-Cresco Pluiudealer
Dec 20M
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1879-01-02

ANOTHER IMPRov EN- ENr.-S. G. Olson,
who is one Of your hard. working self
made men, has recently purchased the
Mason BODYBUILDING and lot, south side
IF square, formerly occupied by G. G.
Martin, and has built IN addition there.
to OF 20 feet, which makes him a build
ing seventy feet deep by twenty in width,
we believe-a commodious store. building
for his large stock of furniture. He will
move into his new quarters about the 1st
of March, and he desires US to announce
that previous to his removal, he will sell
anything in his line at very low prices.
WE desire to call the attention of our
readers to the advertisement Of our
esteemed fellow citizen. MIR. j. Schw an,
manufacturer and dealer in boots and
shoes. The steady enterprise which has
marked the career Of this gentleman dur
ing his lo:g residence in Austin, has
won for him Il host Of friends, and bust
ness has in consequence flowed steadily
to his establishment. A visit to his fine
store on Main street, will be we'll repaid
We commend Mr. Schwan to the patron
age Of our numerous readers, confident
that they will not be disappointed
We are very sorry to learn, by letter
from our friend d. X. Clink, OF the cath
Of their little twin boy. Death came to
them very suddenly, the little fellow be
ing sick but about twenty-four hours
diving Of diph:hcric Group. They buried
him the day before Christmas in James
vile, Wis.,, where Mrs. Clink will remain
through the winter. They have many
trends in Austin who will remember
them with sympathy and love in theil
bereavement
| 1t was only little grave they said,
Only just child that's dead.
And so they carelessly turned away
From the little mound that was made tina
day.
All! they little knew how much Of grief, how
much Of JOY,
Are buried up with an only boy.
NEXT Sabbath ushers in the week o
prayer for the Christian world. From
January 18th to 18th, Christians every
where will spend part of every day il
concert of prayer. The topics announced
are: Monday, Jan. 9th, thanks giving fol
the blessings of the past year, and praye
for their continuance Tuesday, JAM 9TH
prayer for the Church of Christ; its min
listers, its growth in grace, and enlarge
ment. Wednesday, Jan. 8, Christian edr
cation; the family; the young; college:
seminaries of learning, Sunday and othe
schools. Thursday, Jan. 8, for nations
rulers and people; for peace and religion
liberty in the earth. Friday, Jan. 10, til
press: the cause of temperance, and othe
social reforms. Saturday, Jan. II, HON
and foreign mis- sions, and the conversio
of the world.
, 1879-03-18

tempest Of the Rebellion; and In four months
nratn resigned tn enter the army, forms Il
prnye'l-a military service of morr tllnn four
scarh duration, and mn absence frosn the editor.
ship Of hhoul ten years: for II was not until
the simmer of 1871 tint 1 returned to lt,-tiFst
a. assistant ~ Col. T.. X. RUc, and then na hts
surcessor On hts retirement.
Thus my last cultural engagement has lastea
contlnIoslsIy somcwhat mnru than seven md
bali years: md tny whu'c term Of service ilna
years. of closo md latorsnus work Mt least,
however poorly II NAV lIasu !1ccn performed.
In the Ereat majority uf tho photographic
present rcudcrs llare been ntnt am personally
nnstrat,rcr; hut l hope thrro aro some among
them who will EuInetLmrs remember their
humble drudge mt alt.gnthcF ,lnktntlly. To all
Hf them tcLdcr my best wishes, ui,i blA them,
IN my editorial capacity, whnt IA probably ual
gond.l,yc. EpwAnp j. LEWIS.
MARCH Is, 1870.
, 1879-03-18
Btnon.tngton tiH.) iAutaqrapi,, NarcA

Htnnnltngton tiH.j trntaQraph, AurcA Is.
A(y editorial connection With the xiaH(agyaph
ccases with this number.
do not pTuposu tu indulge III any sentiment
or cloouenee Oh the utcAs0n; but d few words
Of personal character may perhaps be permit.
ted hit.
It IL almost twenty-threo years since first
june II. 1855, being my first number. TllS pa.
per WIS tlpn u weekly only; the daily was start
ed late In tho Fsbruary following. Tho first
Presidential campaign ii tho Republican party,
ip 1850, ths ioog struggle ior Tue Freedom Of
note III 1858, botwccM Lincoln ai.A Douglas,
were among the features Of my first Journalistic
term.
A change Of propretorship In January, 1860,
bearing dRt0 the e3th.
After muro than years absence, I returned
to the editorial chair April y, l66i, Just u the
ssorln.clUuds Wero gathering thiclly for tho