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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04
RACINE CENTER.

MIR. P. NJ. Stewart is confined to his
bed, we learn.
MIR: E. Weigh, cousin Of ID. c. San
born, lis visiting D. c..
Colds, coughs, ETC., are : staple arti-
Gle in this vicinity.
Mr.. VIM. Kenyon is back from the
west, aud says he has enough.
Mr.. II. Bates Is working up quite
business In the horse farrier line.
There has been petition in circula-
ton for mail three times . week.
Scarlet fever at Mr.. Chas. Strafford's,
and other parts of the German settlement.
MIR. Visor lost by the fever, his lily
tie daughter. She died on the 21st inst.
Miss Lillia Stewart says she is the
happiest of school-mams. Her school
has closed.
g. n. Warner has bought his fathers
farm in Martin county, and will probably
go west soon.
While the congregation were waiting
for the pastor Sunday, before last they had
pleasant sing, and with the aid of
Messrs. Dickey and Vail, who were over
to service, the singing for church was
really good.
An appointment has been given out
for series of meetings at the Center,
beginning the frs. Sunday evening, in
March, and in prepare ton therefor, the
christian people are to begin series of
prayer meetings, TO brighten their armor
Come let US go up 10 the mountain OF
the Lord"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

rather an uncomfortable set Ofrwatchers.
Here little incident occurred which vas
the occasion of much merriment. Ono
Of the party hid quite an anxiety to- see
Old Bruin in tile den, 50 getting down
carefully upon his knees, he was tryiDg
to get his lightto cast its rays in to the
darkness, when all 1t once theebear came
thrusting her nose almost to his face
with q terrible growl, and showing set
of glistening teeth, which carried to his
mind the conviction that sue was coming
out directly after him. He dumped back
ward in such haste that he extingnished
the light, and at:once shouted at the top
of his voice-"Here she isl" "Here she
isn' Here she ls!"--all the while retreat.
ting, striking and kicking energctically
at the supposed bear. The lantern was
soon found and light again made; but
the bear was still in the den.
turned, the station was again taken, and
but brieftime elapsed before chance
offered, when q ball went crashing
through the bones Of the bear. Then
there seemed great struggle for a few
moments, after which low, plaintive
means were heard, which finally ceased,
and all became silent. Axes were quick
ly called into use to open the icy dwell.
ing, and the den was found to have been
formed by trees having fallen so as to
cross each other at right angles, leaving
a space about tour by five feet square
over which some large cedar bushes had
bent with the weight Of snow in the early
part of winter. Ithad The appearance Of
having been occupied for many weeks as
the home Of the bear, for the ice was
about two feet in thickness where the
hole was cut through. Soon as a sufd-
cient aperture had been made through
the top OF the den, MIR. TAFT proposed TO
60 down, "a la Putnam" and see what
could he found. Accordingly getting
down head foremost, the men holding
fast to his legs, he went into the den.
Feeling about in the pitchy darkness, he
soon put his hand on something alive.
Continuing the search he found it to be
. cub The little fellow seemed very an.
cry at first, but he soon succeeded IN get
ting hold OF him so he could not bite,
and they were drawn out. He went in a
second time and found another. They
were kept alive, and very quietly nestled
down under the mems coats, upon being
taken out IN the cold air. Then the axes
were set to work again, and the place en-
larg ed and strong arms were set at work
assisted by the willing muscles Of old
Grower, and the old bear was brought "a
the light. Then the company, pretty wet
tired, and with keen appetltes, went to
their several homes.
l was only about five years Of age a
that time, and one of the cubs was KEEP
| by NV father. I had manv a good Dlay
spell with him, and frolicsome little
chap he was; but after = time he wa
sold, and I gave him parting hug, ant
bestowed my tears upon him upon hi
departure. OVID V. TAFT.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04
LEGAL
SALE.

Default has been made In the payment OF
the sum Of five hundred and twenty-four
dollars, which is claimed to be due, and
Is due at the date of this notice, upon GER
by John ". Jones, to ". S. Cobb, bearing date
the rocd fo@rf9 day Of June p 1875 and duly
IN ana Tor the county Of Mower. and state Of
Minnesota, on the 9Th day of June, a. D. 1875,
at 81 o,ciock, P. NJ, in Book 9 or mortgages.
Said mortgage is conditioned that if default
be made in any of the provisions therein CON
his assigns, or attorney, to declare the Whole
amount thereof to be due, and pursuant to
said conditions, the whole amount secured by
sum of twelve hundred and twenty-six and
$500 dollars, is hereby declared to be due,
and the said sum is claimed to be due at the
date of this notice: and the further sum OF
said mortgage were paid by said mortgage.
on the 7th day of November, 1879, and the
same is claimed to be due, with interest, from
And no action or proceeding at law or other
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 a power OF sale contained IN salo
mortgage, and pursuant to the statute IN sucn
case made and provided, the said mortgage
| in and covered by said mortgage, viz:
! The west half Of the northwest quarter OF
section seven 60, in township one hundred
and three Qo5), north, of range sixteen 90
ia. with the Entertainments and appurtenances,
Will be sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder, for cash. to pay said debt and interest,
and the taxes, if any, on said premises, and
fifty dollars attorneys fee, as stipulated in
and by said mortgage, in case OF foreclosure,
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 9Th DAY OF MARCH, A. D. 1880, at
demption at any time within one year from
the day of sale, as provided by law.
Dated Brownsville, Mimi, Jan. 10Th, A. D.
1880.
VS.. COBB. Mortgage,
WEIsER & SHORTr Attorneys ian22-1t
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04
ROSE CREEK.

MIR. Thompson has an auction to-day.
-Parnell passed through here last
week, but We did not see him. Evidently
he did not know we lived here.
{ Mrs. Foss, sister of Mrs. Williams,
died Of consumption last Wednesday. aud
was buried at Austin Saturday last.
Town meeting soon. License or no
license, is the question. Guess the Club
room business 10 "busted," for want of
capital. Starvation is written upon its
face.
Mrs. Williams found the ground too
slippery to stand upon. Result, a fall
upon the back, and bad shock, which
for several hours, rendered her miserable.
We are able to state, however, that she 10
much improved.
The dime sociables are getting to be
popular. Something over sixty were
present at the last one. They are means
Of promoting a good social feeling, If
properly conducted. Notwithstanding they
are violently opposed by some. Such
things you know are natural.
The temperance anniversary came of
in proper order on Wednesday last. There
were speeches from D. S. B. Mollison,
DR.. 0. Wheelock. A. 8. Odekirk, Elders
Baken, Moses, and others, from Rose
Creek; Mrs. Thyng, Messrs. Cantwell,
Hawkins and Bowen, of the U. T. r.
Club. They were all good, and each one,
no doubt, went away thinking his or hers
was the masterpiece of the evening. We
do think these Club-men rather put il
90 too thick, yet they are doing good
work, and deserve all praise. The sing.
ing by the choir was exceptionally good.
1t is seldom we have 80 much of the
aesthetic" displayed. We learned tina,
Austin was to be captured by the several
Reform Clubs around, headed by Mrs.
Thyng. Temperance no doubt is to b.
the rule. Yes, old topper, whiten up your
nose, brace up, and put away the glasses
and "pocket companions" for no more
saloons after election. But, my good
people, work little more, boast little
less, and you will receive all honor.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04
NOTICEOF MORTGAGESALE
~ nv ADVERTTSE MENT

Default has been made in the payment of
the SUM of thirteen hundred and ffty-four dol
lars and ninety cents 81 1854 :90, which is
this notice, upon a certain mortgage, duly
executed and delivered by Lawrence Dignan
and Ellen Dignan, his wife, to George p. San
1873, and duly recorded in the Office of the
Register of Deeds, in and for the county Of
Mower, and state Of Minnesota, on the 25th
day of March, A. D. 1873, at O'Clock P. M, in
Book NJ of mortgages, on page $780,
Said mortgage was. on the 18th day of July,
A. d. 1879, duly assigned and transferred by
the said George =: sanborne, to BENJAMIN Ma "a;
in the Office of the Register of Deeds aforesaid,
on the 10th day of March. A. D. 1879, in Book K
of mortgages, on page 49,
wise having been instituted to recover the
thereof:
Now therefore, notice is hereby given, that
by virtue Of power of sale contained in said
mortgage, and pursuant to the statute in
such case made and provided, the SAID mort
gage will be foreclosed, and the premises de-
scribed in and covered by said mortgage, viz:
The southwest quarter, Of section number
twelve, in township number one hundred and
three north, of range number eighteen west,
in Mower county, and state of Minnesota,
with the Entertainments and appurtenances,
Will be sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder. for cash. to pay said debt and interest,
and the taxes, if any, on said premises, and
twenty-five oOHafs attorney . zee as stlpuuteu
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 eaid
county and state, on SATURDAY, THE 10TH DAY
OF APRIL, A. D. 1880, at 3 O clock P. NJ, OF that
day, subject to redemption ut any time within
one year from the day of sale, as provided by
law.
Dated at Austin, February Gath, A. D. 1880.
BENJAMIN MASON, Assignee.
G. NJ. CAMERON, Attorney for Assignee.
feb26-7t
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04
BROW NSDALE.

NEW BUs1NEss.-Dahle has ordered
stock Of furniture and will open up at
the old stand of Swift s. Hastings. Tom
is an cnterprslng citizen and will doubt.
less do we'll in this line of business.
Ramsey MILLS ExoHANaE.-M.G Gree.
son appears to be doing thriving bust
ness here IN the old meat market building
under the above name. He exchanges
hour, bran, ETC.. for wheat. This is very
convenient for the public generally, and
especially so tor those who are partial to
-four made at the Ramsey mills.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04
NOTICE OF MORTGAGESALE
~ nv ADVERTISEMENT

whereas, default has been made in the pay
ment OF the sum Of two thousand one hundred
claimed to be due, and is due, at the date of
this notice, upon a certain mortgage, duly
executed and delivered by Charles c. Wells
and Frances A.. Wells, his wife, to Edgar r.
Beckwith bearing date the 18th day of July,
A. D. 1870, and duly recorded in the Office of
the Register Of Deeds. in and for the county
Of Mower, and state of Minnesota. on the LIST
day of August, A. D. 1870, at o'clock, A. N.
in Book L of mortgages. on pages l5S and 159.
And whereas, on the 9Th day of April, 1875,
| the said Edgar r. Beckwith, then a resident
Michigan, died intestate, and whereas, on the
LIST day of June, 1875, at Berrien Springs, in
said county of Berrien, before the Hon. Daniel
Of said
duly appointed administrator Of the estate of
said Edgar r. Beckwith deceased, and duly
qualified and received letters Of administers
| ton as such administrator, and an authenti-
Gated copy of which letters of administration
were duly recorded in the Office of the Regis
ter Of Deeds of said county Of Mower, on the
! 18th day of February, A. D. 1880, at O'Clock
p. NJ, in Book B OF miscellaneous records, on
page 343.
And no action or proceeding at law or other.
wise having been instituted to recover the
! thereof;
Now therefore, notice is hereby given. that
by virtue OF power OF sale contained in said
| mortgage, and pursuant to the statute in such
| case made and provided, the said mortgage
will be foreclosed, and the premises described
in and covered by said mortgage, viz:
The east one half of the northeast quarter
and the southwest quarter of the northeast
quarter, of section ten QO, township one
hundred and two QO2), in range fourteen Q4
in Mower county, and state Of Minnesota
with the hereditaments and appurtenances,
Will be sold at public auction, to the highest
bidder, for cash. to pay said debt and interest
and the taxes, if any, on said premises, and
fifty (5O) dollars attorneys fee, as slip
ulated in and by said mortgage in case Of
foreclosure, and the disbursements allowed
lby law: which sale will be made by the sheriff
of said Mower county, at the Office of Lafayette
French, in the city of Austin. in said county
and state, on SATURDAY, THE nth DAY OF
APRIL, A. D. 1880, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ, of tina
; day, subject to redemption at any time within
one year from the day of sale, as provided b!
, law.
: Dated at Austin, MIMI, February..26, 1880.
J. T.. BECKWITH, as Administrator of tn
estate of Edgar H. Beckwith, deceased.
LAFAYETTE FRENCH, Attorney for Admins
TRAITOR mch4-Tt
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04
Mcbride, The Grocer

NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE BY
~ ADVERTISEMENT.
Default has been ma do In the payment Of the sum
Of forty eight and 100 dollars, which claimed to
be DUE and is DUE ut the date Of this notice, upon
certain mortgage duly executed and delivered by An.
L. Curtis bearing date the tenth day Of March, A. D.
1876 and duly recorded in the ocs of the Register Of
Deeds, in and for the comfy Of Mower, and state Of
Minnesota the eighth day of April, A. D. 1876 ut
O'Clock, P. NJ, in Book Of mortgages, on page a..
Said mortgage was, on tho Goth day of August, A.
D. 1879, duly assigned and transferred by the said
ment duly recorded in tho Office Of the Register
of Deeds aforesaid the 26th day of February, A. d.
1850, IN Book OF mortgages on page 634.
Said mortgage was again, on the 18th DAY OF Feorn
Andrew Weir, to o. W. Shaw, which said assignment
was duly recorded lin the Office Of the Register Of
Deeds aforesaid the 2th day of February, 1885, In
Book of mortgages, on page 635.
Said mortgage conditioned that if default be made
in any of the provisions therein contained it shall b.
lawful for said mortRagee his assigns, or attorney to
declare the whole amount thereof to be DUE and pur-
suant to said conditions, the whole amount secured by
| said mortgage remaining unpaid to'wit: the sum OF
seven hundred twelve and 73- 100 dollars, is hereby
declared to be due, and the said sum is claimed to be
due ut tho date of this notice;
And no action proceeding at law or otherwise
having been instituted to the debt secured by
said mortgage, or any part thereof:
Nov therefore, notice is hereby given that by vr,
pursuant to the statute in such made and pro-
vided, the said mortgage will be foreclosed, and the
premises described in and covered by said mortgage,
viz:
The north half of the northeast quarter of section
number eighteen 49, in township number ono humid
rcd and four 10) north, of range number seventeen
az west in Mower county, and state of Minnesota
with the hereditaments and appurtenanoes,
Will be sold at public auction to tho highest bidder,
cash. to pay said debt and interest," and the taxes,
any, said premises, and fifty dollars attorneys
koo rad in ind nv said
foreclosure, 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 F11DAY,
THE 18th DAY APRIL, A. D. $780, at 10 O'Clock A.
NJ, of that day, subject to redemption at any time
within one year from the day of sale, provided by
law.
| Dated Ut Austin, Minn., March 8, A. D. 1880.
| o. w. SHAW, Assignee of Mortgage.
! W. H. ME1R1ox, Austin, Mimi, Attorney for As
sRnee. mch4-7t
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

Two HUNDRED families of Quakers
from Philadelphia will settle in the town
OF Amo and Dale, in Cottonwood county,
this state. Thirty thousand acres Of land
have already been purchased by their
agents, and it is fully expected tue early
spring will find them occupying the
same. These Quakers will bring with
them money, intelligence, enterprise and
good habits, and will de much to develop
the resources Of that part Of the state.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

MONDAY, April Goth, will be the Goth
anniversary Of the establishment Of the
order Of Odd-Fellows in the United
States. The first lodge was organized in
Baltimore in the year 1920, and was call
ed washington lodge No. l." receiving
its charter from York lodge, Preston,
England. There will doubtless be many
celebrations Of this event throughout tho
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

TIE Rev. JOSEPH Cook writes to a
friend that the bioplastic relations be.
tween tie molecular bipalmate and the
protoplasmic aspect of eleomosynary pol
itlcs will compel HIM to diferentia,e
from those organisms who are propelling
Gen. Grant for tertiary administration
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

REV. EDWARD CRoLEY, manager Of the
Shepherds Fold, a home for orphans in
New York City, has been convicted of
crnelly treating aud starving children
under his care. He has been sentenced
to pay a Ane of $3.50 and to serve one
year in prison. His punishment is not
half what he deserves,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

IT is said that the 4lh of March was Sc
lected for the Inauguration day of the
Presidents of the United States because
it very rarely-about three or four times
in a century--falls upon Sunday.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

The Winoua Herald has always opros-
OF Mr.. Dunnell to Congress, but yet has
the fairness to concede that he has made
an able representative.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

ANow Kind Of Watch Case
New because it is only within the last few
years that it has been improved and brought
within the reach of every one; old in princi-
pie because the first invention was made and
the first patent taken out nearly twenty years
ago, and cases made at that time and worn
ever since, are nearly as good as new. Read
the following which is only one case of many
hundreds; your Jeweler can tell of similar
ones.
MANSFIELD, Pa, May 18th, 1878.
have customer who has carried one OF
Boss Patent Cases fifteen years and I knew
it two years before he got it, and it now pa
pears good for ten years longer.
r. e. OLNEY, JeWeler.
Remember Jas. Boss is the only Patent
Case made Of two plates of solid gold Zone
outside and one insfde) covering every part
exposed to wear or sight, the great advan.
taee of these solid plates over electro-gilding
is apparent to everyone. Boss is the only
patent Case with which there is given writ.
ten warrant, of which the following is fac
smile:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

The first crate Of strawberries arrived in
Minneapolis last Friday morning. They were
shipped Tuesday from New Orleans. and ar
rived in excellent condition. The weather is
reported as very warm in that city.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04
On 80 DAYS Trial.

We will send our ELECTR0-VoLTAIcB BELTS and other
fernR from NERVOUS DEBILITY, Rheumatism, Paral-
yss any diseases Of tbs liver Kidneys AND MANY
OTHER DISEASES. A sure cure guaranteed
pay. Address, VOLTAIC BELT Co., Marshall. Mich.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

Mrs. FRANK LESLIE was editor of three
of her husban rs periodicals.. She might
we'll be trusted to succeed HIM in tho
publishing business.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04
'OTATE OF MINNESOTA,
- COUNTY OF MOWER, IS.
Nancy Star. Plaintiff.

I
against
Frank Star, Defendant. :,
defendant: '~-.-' 80
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint Of the plaintiff In the
Office of tho Clerk of the District CourtIof the
Tenth Judicial District In and for the county
of Mower, aud to serve copy OF your answer
Office in the Village Of Grand Meadow, In said
county, within thirty days after the service OF
this summons upon you, exclusive OF the day
said complaint within the time aforesaid, the
plaintiff In this action will apply to the Court
Tor the relief demanded in the complaint.
9Th, A. b. 1850. WV. RANNEY, III
jan287t Plaintiffs Attorney.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

1T is SAID that of every five loaves of
bread eaten in Europe this year, three of
them will have to come from America
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04
NTATE OF MINNESOTA.

GTATE OF MINNESOTA,
y COUNTY OF MOWER, ss.
District Court, Tenth Judicial District.
VIM. Olson, Plaintiff,
VS..
Calvin E. Boynton, Defendant.
The State of Minnesota, to the above named
defendant:
You are hereby summoned and required to
answer the complaint in the above entitled
action, copy of which has been filed with the
Clerk Of said Court, at his Office, in said county,
complaint on the subscriber, at his office in
the village of Grand Meadow, in the county of
Mower, and state aforesaid, within twenty
days after the service of this summons on
you, exclusive of the day of such service; and
If you tail to answer the said complaint within
the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action
will apply to the Court for the relief demanded
in the complaint.
Dated January 9th, A. D. 1880.
jan29-7t GEO. F. GOODWIN,
Plaintiff Attorney, Grand Meadow. MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

Mrs. GEN. CUSTER is Secretary of the
Ladies' Decorative Art Association, in
New York City.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

Ir is fashionable in Washington to
give parties exclusively to either ladies
or gentlemen.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

LAST week Sunday was Washington's
one hundred and forty.eighth birth day.
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F7!13Sa5{5.(!l!($e(:3:}:(1

Treatise Sorgo and Imphee Canes and the Minnesota
Early Amber Sugar Cane. The EDITION FOR 1880 Is
now ready and will be sent free application. We
furnish PURE CANE SEED of the best variety.
BLYdXER MANUFACTURING CO.,
Cincinnati, o.
Suoar Cane achineyy Steam, Engines Circular Nils
Portable Gram Mills. Church and School Bells. &c.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04

A LADY edits Harper's Bazaar upon q
salary of 5000 per year. -...-..-....--~.. *.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04
DR,J.A.SHERmAN

Zo1 6rOdU"dys -
CAUT1oN-The reputation of DR.. IA
has started around the country pretend.
nous for the cure of Rupture. Two of
up in Boston; they duped several by II
was brought, but the fellows ran away
unpaid. Since then they
where they recently, by base deception
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1880-03-04
MORTGAGE SALE.

W. II. MERRICK, Au
for ASSIGNEE.