Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-03-23

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green worn in indication that this Irisl
holiday was being duly celebrated wa
conspicuous, aud added quite little K
the appearance of the street parade, which
was really a creditable one. Their even
ing Entertainment, which was held in thu
second story Of the Mason block, consis
ted of a fair, good music, and bounti
full supper. The large rooms we're crow
dcd, and we understand the receipts were
about $3.50.
Harry W. Mills, Jonathan Gregson's
miller, gives the following account of tho
very narrow escape of James Donaldson
two or three weeks ago: "Thcy were
making some repairs in the mill, and Mr.
Donaldson, instead of stopping the ma
chinery, undertook the work while it was
running, and while reaching over the
gear which drives the chop conveyor, his
coat caught in the gear, and in moment
was wound around the shaft. He cried
for help, but ere that could he afforded
his body was stripped Of every. stitch Of
clothing except his boots and stockings
and so much clothing had wound around
III shaft that it was thrown out Of gear
thus saving the mans life. He received
a broken rib and other bruises"
The appointment of the old officers
by Mayor Dorr was eminently proper.
No young city ever had more efficient
police officer than Thomas Riley, and it
would be very unwise to trade him off
for any new hand. While. at the outset,
one or two Of the aldermen manifested a
little opposition to his confirmation. we
are glad to know that finally all opposi,
ton was Withdrawn, and chief Riley
unanim ously confirmed.
Pat Geraghty, as street commissioner,
has had years of service, and has proven
himself worthy of the place so long as
he wants it, and only harm could come Of
a change.
Mic Kolle has made a good night
Waterman, and his rc-appointment dcser-
wing.
-ANOTHER SToRM-I.ast Saturday the
severcst storm ever known in the history
of Milwaukee ragged in that cream city
The snow fell thick and fast, and the
wind blew terrific gale. The storm was
more binding and heavy than any prev.
ious one this winter. All the trains were
suspended on all the roads entering into
Milwaukee. In Chicago it was no better
telegraph wires, weather bound with their
heavy wrapplngs Of snow; the street cars
yielded TO the inevitable, the horses re.
fusing to face the binding storm; and
the railroad men consider this the most
dangerous storm of the season. Here in
Minnesota the weather was warm anc
pleasant during all of last week, and we
do sincerely pity our Wisconsin and ILL
nois neighbors. Monday and Tuesday
we received no mails east Of St. Paul OF
McGrcgor.
Married, Thursday evening, March
II, at the residence of Rev. G.. E. Wright,
in this city, Mr.. james F. Andrews and
Miss Mary A. Thomas, both Of Austin.
The bride is highly esteemed in this
city, having won to herself many friends
by her kindly ways; and sincere and
heartfelt congratulations are extended to
both Mr.. and Mrs. Andrews by hosts oil
friends and we'll wishcrs.
Among the wedding presents we no.
ticed the following handsome gifts, in
silver:
An elegant standard berry dish, with
berry spoon.
A cake basket a pickle castor.
A spoon-holder, with call-bell attach
ment.
A card receiver, of exquisite pattern.
Handsome vases, besides many other
choice and beautiful tokens of friendship
and gard.
SUDDEN DEATH-Charlcs Becker
son of NJ. Becker of this city, died Mon
day morning, of inflammation of the
bowels after short illness of only three
days. He had been rather ailing for some
days, but until Saturday, had shown nc
serious symptoms, when he then gave
up, and a physician was called He was
considered from that time very i'll, ant
Monday morning breathed his last. Char
les Becker was ayoung man about TWEEN
ty years of age, kind hearted, loya
friend, and was much beloved by his as
sociates. His funeral was Tuesday after
noon at the ME-. church, Rev. Cressey
officiating.
Charles was mem Der of Rev. Cressey's
Bible class, and member of the church
for over years past, joining under the
pastorate of Rev. II. J. Crist on probation
aud in full connection under Rev. 0. Viii
liams. Charles is we'll spoken Of by those
who knew him. He told his father hi
was not afraid to die. So they mourn
not as those who have no hope
-D1ED.-Amy l.. Niles departed thi:
life, Wednesday, March 18th, 1881, at A
NJ, aged 10 years, 4 months, 10 days
The funeral took place on Thursday, a
11H A. NJ, at the residence of Mrs. Dida
mia Niles, who is the widow of the late
John B. Miles of Lyle. Prayer was of
feled at the house, from thence proceed
ed to Cedar City school house where a
suitable sermon Was preached by Rev. A.
Cressey of Austin. The funeral was at
tended by large number Of friends, and
the body buried beside her father and two
others of the family in the Cemetery Of
Cedar City. Amy was a smart, intell,
gent child up to her fathers death, which,
affected her SO that 1t resulted In spasnls
which grew worse for or Z years, and
finally caused her death. During the
best moments of her short life, she wish
ed her mother to teach her to pray, and
on Sunday previous to her death, sht
said she wanted to "die and 60 to heaven
Thus the Lord continues to call these
little lambs to himself. Mrs. Nile!
wishes to give thanks 10 the friend
who kindly assisted her in her daugh
ter's sickness, death and burial. ~