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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08
ROsE CREEK.

AL Reed is quite sick.
ID. H. Stimson has been in town.
81 schol>rs IN our public school.
MIR. Jonathan Mills has been on the
sick list. ....
IN. G. Thompson is rejoicing over a
new girl.
John Merrill and hired man have
been ail;ng.
Mrs. Mollison has been quite sick,
but is slowly improving. -.
Everybody has bad cold, and the
weather has been decided extremely
gloomy. Mr. d. Il. ..
New Years has come and gone. It
was duly celebrated here; meetings in
both churchee; private party or two,
and . Club dance, We guess that 10 what
they called 1t, at least 1t was 8 dance and
was made lively by some 8 or 10 tlrunka
and. almost light. The hooting and
bowling along in. the "wse sma' hours
z ave evidence Of civilization improved
BY whiskey.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08
co~mon coansll Proceedings.
JANUARY 5, 1880.

& JANUARY D, 1851.
Regular meeting. i.
Present, his honor tie Mayor. and AL.
dermen johnson, Wilbour, Page and
Weiscl.
Unread Council proceedings were read
and approved.
PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
Resignation Of Thomas Meany as AL
derman of the Sd Ward, was presented ;
thereupon Alderman Page submitted the
following:
WHEREAS, Thomas Meany having
given In his resignation IS Alderman of
the Sd Ward, therefore
Resolved, That the office of Alderman
Of the Sd Ward, of the city of Austin,
Minnesota, for the term ending the Sd
Tuesday in March, A. D., 1880, IS hereby
declared vacant. Passed by ayes and
nays-ayes 4, nays none.
TIE Council thereupon entered on an
election to fill said vacancy, and at the
first balloting D. J. Ames received three
votes, c. G. Kinsman one vote, and D. J.
Ames was declared TO be duly elected to
all the unexpired term Of ex-Alderman
Meany of the Sd Ward.
Alderman elect Ames being present,
and having qualified, took his seat.
The following bills were approved and
ordered to be paid:
u n a
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08
BROWNSDALE.

The "beautlful snow" has become
unpleasant slush.
1T is pleasant over head, but few are
travelling that way.
Milton Foote and Della Tilton were
married Sunday last. At theif age they
need dolls and a whistle for wedding
gifts.
+ Lawrence don't believe in summering
over goods, and drops the prices of his
winter clothing as fast as the thermometer
rises.
The sneak who stole the shovel from
the foot of the stairs to Weiser s. shortt's
office, can quietly return it and nothing
will be said. A word to the wise, &c.
We met the engineer Of the elevator
the other night, blacker than four negroes
with coal SCOT, and wondered if he was
ignorant that Lawrence sod four bars Of
Kinks soap for quarter.
The installation of officers of the
Masonic Lodge, Wednesday evening,
was followed by al elegant supper at
Harris tor Masons and invited guests,
and afterwards dance tor those who
wished.
OIL AT HARRIs'-Nelther Britts nor
Wysor has tapped him, but some scamp
stole his pump handle, and emptied a
kerosene Can down the pump. 1t was
necessary to remove all the water from
the well, 10 get rid Of the oil.
The large granary on the late DR..
Tbornhi!l's place burned down, with a
:hreshlng machine, six or eight harves.
tiers, and other farm machinery, and sew
eral hundred bushels Of wheat and OATS
Said to be no insurance. The origin OF
the fire is unknown.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08
4 NEW COMPOUND.

A NEW COMPOUND.
Scientifically prepared Of Ralsam Tolu, Crys-
talized Rock Candy, Old Rye Whisky aud
other tonics. The formula ID known TO our
best physicians, II highly commended by them,
and the analysis OF one OF our moet prominent
on the label Of every bottle. tits Wen known
fact 70 the medical profession that Tolu, hock
and Rye will afford tho greatest relief for
coughs. colds. infauenza, bronchitis, sore thoat,
weak lungs, also consumption, in the incipi.
ent stages of that disease.
1t 10 used ~ beverage and for an appetizer,
making It q delightful tonic for family use:
great service, Il weak or dobilitatod, % It
gives strength, tone and activity to the whole
human frame. -...
use. Sold by druggists and dealers every.
where. LAWRENCE + MARTIN,
Sole ageutsfor the United States and Canadas.
~. -AL8o- f..s-.
lNPoRTIRs OF FINE WINES, LIQUoRs CIGARS,
III Madison street, CHICAGO.
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Mr. George shap,ey i. Oh, w,,h new

Mr.. George Shap,ey is out wi,h a new
advertisement tins week to which We
should like to have our friends give pVr-
ticular attention. He makes come aston'
ishins statements, but he being man Of
his word, Of course gives them weight.
We have no doubt but the soap VIII be
a great assistance to all housewives. The
Centeu NAL Oil seems to be a grand sue
cess, aud we expect to see it used exten.
sively.
Austin has representatives in Nebras-
ka college, Nebraska City, IN the Winona
Normal, in Carleton college at Northf1eld,
in the Shattuc school at Faribault, and
in the Commercial school at ST. Paul.
The most of the lads and lassies Lave
been home 10 spend the holidays, aud
this week will f1nd their places vacant,
and they away again to other scenes and
other duties. Our best wishes 60 with
them all.
Under recent change in postal reg.
ulations, unreceipted statements Of &C.
counts can be mailed in an unsealed en-
velope at a postage of one cent. To re-
ceipt bill, or to write upon it the words
please remit" will however, subject ii
to letter rates Of postage; but request
for remittance may be printed as part of
the head. Newspaper publishers have
the right to enclose with their papers
either receipted or unreceipted bills, but
The addition of any written request will
be treated as an infringement of the law.
Ell.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Schleuder invited
about seventy. dve Of their many friends
to their elegant home, ON Chatham street,
to help celebrate the evening of the first
day of he New Year. The friends failed
not to respond in person to this invita-.
ton, consequently the Schleuder resi-
dence was we'll filed with happy and
very social company, who convened at
an early hour, and remained, We had al
most said, until an early hour. A very
ENJOYABLE supper was served at 10 P. NJ,
which all partakiug seemed to fully
appreciate, and Mr.. and Mrs. Schleudcr
may congratulate themselves upon SO
delightfully."- entertaining their guests
upon this, the first day of the New Year.
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Helen Pottsr's Pleiados at Minneapolis.

Helen Potter, as the center Of the CON-
pany, appears to advantage in her selec'
readings, as many know who have heard
ner before in this city; but her most pleas
ing effect and best talent is exhibited IN
,ler representations, which are really wOn
.lertul, John B. Cough and Susan B An.
thony, the Character persUDated last eve
ling, were before the audience as nearly
~ optical illusion Can allow. These are
only two OF the many persons whose up
pr"rance she mas completely N ,slercd.,
Tue Swedish ladies' Quartette IL the
same is has been before seen here under
the management Ut Mr.. Mishier, two
years ago, and every one Possesses talents
and musical excellence sufficient to please
md delight ail lovers IF vocal music
Their voices chime ,splendidly, and Ill
The academy with stirring strains ofrich
music. Their recalls were certain alter
every appearance, and they responded
with q generous grace which made their
music even more pleasing
Felix Regamey, the cartOonist, prOduc-
ed some rapidly traced caricatures which,
were Interesting rs studies Of rapid xrl
work, and occasioned 'ripples OF hunlor
Ground of very pleasant entertainment,
The favOrite of the performers WAS
Miss Teresa Berger In her cornet solos.
which were rendered in the most xccomp-
iishrd manner. She gets 4 due, sweet, full
n1voluminous. tone at will. Her execution
is Of the highest excellence, and her skill.
ful lingering and accomplished longing
unite IN making her corneI music super
bly, pleasing and enchanting. She has
y very pleasant personal appearance, and
like Emma Abbott, wins the sympathy
and friendship Of her listeners. Every
number was encOred. .'r
The entertainment entire was ono Of
the most pleasant and chaste ever present.
ed 1t the academy, aud deserves y large
attendance. Four attractions are includ.
ed In one at low price, and no pleasant
er evening Can be spent auywhere.-Pto-
nesr Press, Jan. 8. @z<
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

LADIES wishing dress making and hair
work done in the latest and most approved
styles, will do we'll to call upon Mrs:
Peterman, in tile rooms over Park Place.
You will find her capable and accommo-
dating, and all work done by her guaran-
.eed 10 give satisfaction. Don't forget the
Mace r.. So, W.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08
Weekly Market Review
BY MCBRIDE, THE GROCER.

COUNTRY PRoDUcE-But:er, common,
plenty at from 1919 to 15c per Id. ;
Choice table, more scarce, bringing
from Is to zoe.
EGas-Scarce, and ready sale at zoe per
dozen.
PoTAToEs-No market, retailing from
rs to soc.
LARD-Choice new, ready sale at SC.
GRocER1Es-No changes to note. All
goods firm at former advance.
FRu1r-Apples getting scarce and poor,
retail from 40 to soc a peck. Gran
berries, higher, best bringing 1870 a
quart.
SPEC1ALT1Es-Pure maple syrup, at 81
per gallon; amber cane syrup, at Coo
per gallon; fair table syrup at SOC.
Good Japan tea, at SOC, and choice un-
colored Japan, 60c. Fancy Japan,
Oolong and Gunpowder.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08
SOMETHING Nrw-A DOMINO PARTY

SOMETHING NEw-A DOMINO PARTY
The band boys propose to give Domino
party ., Jones' Hall, on Friday evening,
January 23d, 1850. There will b good
comfortable dressing rOpms, and compe.
ten, attendants will be provided, and
nothing will be left undone to make this
IL purity cftss season. Parties not know.
Ing I'll about the makeup or style Of Cos.
TUNES. can see sample Of costumes, ready
made, q the following piaces: Gents, q
Ii. 6 store and Hall . Wesi's, ladies q
II. Gans and eolnes's {
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~, You.x Follk., Mo..hly..

That interesting Young Proples' Mag
azine, the Young Folks Aonthly, is upon
our table, full Of pleasure and profit to
the class for which 1t Is intended. Dia-
logues for Schools and other entertain
Emenss, . series of Drawing lessons, ETC.
II contains % large pages, and ID no doubt
the cheapest Magazine for the price.
One dollar per year In advance. For
|42 80 wes will send the TRANscRIPr and
tho Youpg Felks' Monthly both one year.
Published 81 AlLroN Gso1es, Chicago,
lIllinois.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

ANOTHER of those pleasant picnic 60
ciables will be held by the Ladies' Flo
raj Club, with Mrs. J. F. Cook, on Tues
day, January 18th, afternoon and evening.
Subject for discussion, "The Ro.: an En-.
pre-" Mr.. and Mrs. Cook join with the
Club in extending an invitation to all.
s. L. DAVIDSON, Secretary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08
The Swedish Ladies' Costumos.


The picturesque and elegant National
Costumes, in which the Quartette appear,
nave given rise to much wonder and sur
prise as 10 where they originated, who
weaves them, and what they mean.
The kingdom of Sweden Is, since cent.
uries ago, divided in twenty four Gland
skap," Or provinces, each ruled by "land-
shofding," or lord-lieutenant, appointed
by the crown. The peasants in most of
these provinces have their distinct cos
tunes, although they seldom wear them
now. except at weddings, cl'ristenings,
festivals, &c., the tradition of which has
gone from father to son, from generation
to generation. In the middle ages, proba-
bly, each lord or mighty warrior used a
certain color and cut Of his dress, as his
special trade mark, which was copied by
his clan or retainers to show their allegi.
ance.
From . small beginning, that peculiar
dress was subsequently adopted by the
entire province, as their arms became vic.
torlous against their neighbors. In sub.
sequent centuries their dresses were mod.
ltiel and classified, partly by royal edicts
and partly by city or finances, forbidding
certain clans to wear cloth costing more
than a specified sim per yard, even DING
80 tar as t" prescribe the length of the
shoes, the width Of the pants, and the
height Of head dresses.
As time went on, however, these strin.
gent rules relaxed \ little lever, one began
10 dress as sumptuously as his means al
lowed, and these old fashioned dresse.
we're 1t last forgotten, except by the peas
ants and farmers, who adhered to their
old-time notions and fashions, and Con
tinue to do 80 70 the present day.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

WHAT would you think Of the grocer
who would sell good. without . scale I"
weigh them upon! And yet farmers sell
whole crops of grain, hay, stock. &C..
snd far,ners' wives their butter, lard, &C.,
without anything . delermlno how much
there 10 Of il. Call upon No, and ]
will sell you the besl scale u the market,
s 8 very low price. ]. W. ELDalDas.
Austin; linnssssa
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W. H. Browiag repairing city punps........ 66
The following bills were referred to
the committee on bills: Mrs. G. "A. Mitch
ell, tent of room for H. & L. Co., 8
months, to March Isl, $1,000; Lafayette
French, legal services, $1,000; L. N.
Griffith, J. P. fees, $2040; VT. Cameron,
services as night-watch, Sept, Oct. and
Nov, $4,000.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
The City Recorder reported, under
date of Dec. l, 1879, the issue of liquor
licenses TO such date to expire April 5,
1880, under bonds approved by the Com
mon Council:
1. Paul H. Gender, south side Mill street, be-
tween Main and Chatham streets.
2. Knute Goodwin, north side of Mill street,
between Franklin and Chatham streets.
3. Marcus Driesner, southeast corner of Mill
4. Thomas Meany, west side Railway street,
between Water and Fourth streets.
s. Lawrence Nugent, west side OF Railway
6. Daniel Heffuer, north west corner Bridge
and Chatham streets.
T. Charles e. Huser, north side Mill street,
3etween Main and Chatham streets.
lot l, block "a, K. X. addition.
.. James Geraghty, north side Bridge street.
between Main and Chatham streets.
Approved aud ordered on file.
L. N. Griffith, J. P, reported fines col
lected to January LIST, Of 5000, with
treasurer's receipt for same. Accepted
an6lordered on file.
REPORTS OF STANDING Committees.
Alderman Wilbour, of committee on
bills. reported approved on sundry re
terred bills, as follows:
Thomas A. Lee' labor on sidewalk and bridges, s. q
u. J. Tubbs s" Bridge street IS SIS
Reports excepted and bills ordered to
be paid. Also reported to pay $63 90 in
tull OF F. l. Cranes referred bill for lun.
Der Of $64.20. Report approved and or
der to issue for $63.92, in full.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
BY Alderman Page, that the street
Commissioner be instructed to place
crossings on Third and Elm streets, a,
their intersection near the Chapel build
ing as used for the pu bic school in Sd
Ward. Carried.
The Mayor announced his appointment
If Alderman Ames to fill ex-Alderman
Meany's position on standing commi tees.
Thomas Riley, as committee from the
fire department, presented for the con-
sideration Of the Council, that the room
occupied for the housing If the appa-
ratus OF the H. and L. CO. was no longer
suitable. Ihercupon, on motion. Mayor
Ball was authorized to procure suita bic
room for the use IF the II. ard L. Co.
On motion, the chief of police was N.
structed 10 notify Kunath & Brother and
Fe,hn & Hesse to take out butcher
licenses.
On motion. the chief Of police was in.
'tructed to inspect stove~pipes and Chin
neys, and to order all that are in danger.
"us condition, 10 be made safe.
And the Council adjourned.
ROBERT GRIFFITH, City Recorder.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08
wAnupro

Waterloo, Iowa, Jan. rs, 1879.
I was taken with an acute attack of
Rheumat SIN last fall, and confined to bed.
At hrst employed physician, without
benfit; then sent to Wangler Bros Drug
store, and obtained bottle of ST. JACOBS
OIL, the use of which soon gave me re-
lief, and cured me Of the attack. I can
safely recommend it to all suffering with
Rheumatism: Respectfully,
MATT. MCDERMoTT, I. G. r. e Shops.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

ON the east corner of Main and Mill
streets, n. Guuz keeps IN immense stock
Of clothing, 10 be sold cheaper than any
other house will sell them. Examine
goods elsewhere and then call and CUM
will make you lower prices than yeu
could possibly think Of.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

sLEEPLEss nights and cheerless dAys
will 30 prevented II ron uss DR.. Bulls
Baby Syrup % inducs slssp and compos.
are for The Baby. P11ee Is cent?.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

Come down town the other day, we
met a man. He said: II like the man
and like the store, and it is very crafty.
ing to know that be is getting his share
OF the trade" We said, "what in time are
you talking ahoutr' His only reply was,
"Sprague, the cash grocer"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

BUTTONS, trimmings, kid gloves, rib
bons, corsets, handkerchiefs, everything
you want, nice ard cheap, at Hall &
Vests.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

LEAVE your orders for Ice at Charley
Pooler's drug store, and W. T. Maude.
vile will ill them promptly.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

SPRAauE is having general "cleaning.
up" time siuce the fire, and every thing
will look very hobby at the cash store in
day or two. A few of those damaged
goods" left, which are just "as good as
new" and for sale at discount.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

SPRAGUE's grocery store has become a
sort of Gland mark" in the town now, it
is no longer necessary to tell where to
find it.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

Our stock of goods was never more
complete than now. Don't fail to give
Us call, before purchasing elsewhere.
HALL & WEST.
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Now, if you want to buy calicoes,
sheetings, embroiderles, ribbons, laces,
aannels, in fact any kind Of goods, at the
lowest market price, you should call on
CUM. It is the place.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

What a Woman did with a Postal Card.
A lady in Kansas City, Mo-, who saw,
in the Daily Journal, an advertisement Of
The Housekeeper, published at Mlnheapo.
lis, Mimi, sent her address to the pub
fishers, by a postal card. and received in
reply their new pictorial Premium list
In three days she had earned Scri6ner's
Monthly and Harper's Bazar, for one
year, and q new cashmere dress. Her
husband thinks that was good invest
ment. The Housekeeper is an admirable
illustrated monthly, neat, sensible, and
practical. And every lady should at least
send for sample copy, which is sent free
on application. Address BUCKEYE PUB
LISTING Co.. Minneapolis; MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

GENTLEMEN who are DESTROYS of max
ing their wives Or daughters present of
Anice new dress for Christmas, had better
20 to Hall s. Vests.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

MONEY to loan, at lowest rates, annual
interest, on First Mortgage, on Improved
Farms. Apply to D. B. JOHNSON, Jr., at
the Mower County Bank.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

sMus1c.-M1ss ALICE WHEAT, q pupil
of the Oberlin Conservatory Of Music,)
will give instruction IN Vocal and Instru'
mental music, to any who may wish to
avail themselves of this opportunity
Terms reasonable. Enquire at residence
Of DR.. J. N. Wheat.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

The Weekly Inter.Ocean is probably
the most widely circulated paper in the
west. 1t is good papcr-newsy aud re-
liable. We can cheerfully recommend
1t. Read prospectus elsewhere in this
weeks paper.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

WHAr"a driving, pushing fellow
SPRAguE must be. He has proven that
long ago, not only by his advertising, but
by fulfilling every promise, and by the
squarest kind Of dealing. No wonder he
has built up such large business Of th E
most permanent character.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-01-08

"WArr for the wagon''-not long--for
Sprague's delivery is just on the rush the
most Of the time.
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The Lansing Farmers' Club

Met at the Ramsey school-house, on Sat-
urday, January Sd. In the absence of
'he regular President and Secretary, D.
E. B.ro was chosen President and Mrs.
H. H. Kent Secretary. The officers hold
ing term of one year were then elected
as follows: E. H. Wells, Secretary; II.
Lyons, Treasurer. Upon suggestion OF
Mr.. Malhieson, it was decided that at our
mex, meeting we have general dis.
cussion upon the proprie'y Of continuing
our County Fairs, E. H. Wells to open the
discussion. O'her exercises to be an
essay, by H. H Kent, and selection from
Mrs. Kent. Jonas Haney was elected
President, and Mrs. D. E. Bero vice Pres
iden, of next meeting, and John Mathie-
son appointed one Of the executive com.
mittce Adjourned to meet in one week
q. the Bero school.Louse. Hope then to
see all our old friends, and many new
ones. SECRETARY.
Golden Wedding.
Mr.. and Mrs A. o. Lamoreaux celebra-
ted the tftieth anniversary Of their we'd.
dug ut the residence of their s,n.ln-law,
Mr. r. Pratt, IN Minneapolis. A pleasant
party of relatives and friends assisted
and the occasion was very happy one.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lamoreaux were married
at the age Of sixt en- and nineteen anil
still present q Youthful appearance. Five
Of their nine children were present and
twelve Of their twenty grandchildren.
Among the relatives present were two
couples who were married IN the same
year, l829-Mr. and Mrs Josiah Thlsselle
and MIR. and Mrs. Amanda Sprague.
Conspicuous among the presents was
an oil painting, by Mrs. P. g. Lamoreaux,
IN which were presrn ed the old log
mouse, the birth place of Mrs l., the l"g
>chool-house, where both received their
education, the old church, the house
where they were married, their eastern
nome, and finally, on the western side vi
The Mississippi, they are seen resting,
in the shade, looking ut the "plctures
which hang ON memOry's walls.'
Mr.. and Mrs. B. D. Sprague, of Rush
ford, formerly OF Newar K, put in an unex-
pected appearance, which was one of the
many pleasant surprises of the day.
Roast turkey, and all the go with it,"
was 4 iscussed I'll four O'Clock, as it had
been fifty years before, after which the
three generations enjoyed some old-fash:
Toned games aud music, and separated,
wishing the bride aud groom Of h,ty years
many happy returns Of the day.-Pi0neer
Press, Jan. I'd.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. G. Lamoreaux are very
kindly remembered by many Austin res.
idents, they having lived here for several
years, and the building now occupied by
the Sisters school was built and occu-
pied by them as residence.