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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09
Tho Catholic Church.

We are indebted to Rev. A. Hurley fol
the following concise statement Of the
general condition OF the Catholic church
of this city at the beginning of the year
1881. Unlike the Protestant societies,
this church has no regular set Of officers
Officers are generally elected only for
the special work that require their SER
vices:
"The financial condition of the Catho-
lie church is good. The membership, as
we count 1t, that is to say, all baptized
Catholics, children as we'll as adults,
exceeds one thousand. The schools at
tached to the parish are also in a very
satisfactory condition, both as to the
attendance and proficiency Of pupils.
The average number of pupils attending
the parish schools is about 1875, who are
taught by three Sisters of St. Dominick.
The schools are maintained by the tuition
of the pupils, by occasional church fes-
rivals, and by such other contributions
as are offered. TO the unwearying lib.
erality OF the congregation, and the gener.
GUS aid of the citizens of Austin, do we
owe the present satisfactory financial
condition of tn parish. To all our bene
factors We offer our slncerest thanks"
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

NEVER despair of becoming q good
writer when Esterbrook's Steel Pens are
within easy reach Of all, both in the ease
with which they can everywhere be pro-
cured from the Statloners. and the low
price at which they are sold.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09
Social Convention,
Written for the Tran script.

Written for the Transcript.
The softest breeze that passes touching
US with its breath, is = power. If II
comes from verdant hills where flowers
bloom, from pure streams that sparkle IN
the sunlight, it brings the elements Of rosy
health and vigorous action. But if it
comes from foul marshes where stagnant
pools generate poison, it brings disease
and death. And so it is with converse
ton. Ea oh word Is power, and It's in
auence for good or evil depends upon its
source. We presume the power to con-
verse was given by our Creator, for wise
and holy purposes, and as quite portion
of our life is spent in the exchange Of
thought, we cannot prize too highly the
importance OF pure andwell.chosen con-
versation. 1t is one of the most efectual
methods of teaching and being taught.
Most of US converse with huency and
method. Sometimes, in the presence of
others, we may lack words to convey our
opinions, but care will often overcome
such embarrassment.
1t is a pleasure to listen to brilliant
and lofty conversation. 1t is refresh
ment that adds vigor to both mind and
body. This IS always true of we'll regu.
lated conversation. It then becomes a
high art, and valuable accomplishment.
1t is delightful feast to those that hear,
and he that speaks is made strong by the
words which he utters. In social inter.
views and friendly visits, care is had
to provide refreshments for the body.
And should we not use as much care TO
provide tempting food for the mind
Our higher as we'll as our lower nature
requires sustenance. And for that pur.
pose there is nothing that can excel pure
and lofty conversation; 1t will add beauty
and dignity to that part which is destined
to live after all that is mortal shall have
passed away. ONWARD.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

INSTANCES have been found where children
to the number of six, seven, eight, nine, and
sometimes sixteen have been brought forth
at one birth. The wife of Emanuel Case, 8
laborer near Valadolid, was delivered, the
18th of June, 1790, of five girls. In June, 1893
one Maria Ruiz, OF Lucena, in Andalusia, was
out any girls. Seven of them were alive on
the 10th Of August following.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

Parents who allow their children to grow
up with scrofulous humors bursting from
every pore are guilty Of a great wrong
Think of them pointed out as branded with
procure them the Cuticura Remedies.
Clear head and voice, easy breathing, sweet
breath, perfect smell, taste and hearing, no
cough, no distress. These are conditions
brought about in Catarrh by the use of San
Rop
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09
GTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY
~ OF MOWER, IS.
The State of Minnesota, to N. Ward, defend

ID Quilt free to those who wish to engage in
VIA the most pleasant and profitable business
n known. Everything new. Capital not re-
quired. We will furnish You everything.
90 day and upward il easily made without staying
away from home over night. No risk whatever.
Macy new workers wanted ct once. Many are max
Ing fortunes at the business. Ladies make ss much
- men, and young boys and girls make great pay.
No one who ID willing to work fAils 70 make more
money every day than can b made in week at any
ordinary employment. Thoss Who engage at onos
win ind short road to fortune. Address H. Hal
LITE 3 Co., Portland, Maine, dso1-en
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

EVERY farmer who comes to Austin
should put up where he can find the hes,
and cheapest entertainment for man and
beast, and that is at the Davidson House,
corner Main and Water streets. A good
table, clean accommodations and tip.top
stabling. Bulls il always on deck with
cheerful smile and ready hand to aid.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,

Washington, d. C., NOV. ~, 1870.
I take great pleasure in certifying 10
the efficacy OF DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, in
use in my family and as = specific for
colds of children or adults, have found
it to be cure almost immediate, and al.
ways permanent. Very Respectfully,
THOs. B. PRICE.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09
PURE JAPAN TEAS.


| It is now twonty years since Japan tea wae
introduced into this country. Soon after ite
introduction, it became popular on account
of it's purtty,-being widely advertised, and
commented upon by the press as such
Screen tea," (from China) which was previ
ousiy the favorite tea, but known to be arti
fcially colored, was thereby largely superse
ded by the then uncolored Japan. A few
years after its introduction, however, in order
to improve its appearance, and impress (ol
deceive) the dealer and consumer, coloring
was resorted to,-moderately at first, but
gradually increased till, for several years
past, the once pure Japan tea has become
the most excessively colored of any in use.
'Pan-fred" Japan tea, when cured and pre-
pared naturally, has brownish color, show
ing also some yellowish leaves. When it is
prepared in the present usual way, the leaves
have more uniform color, but in many cases,
and especially with the later ptchings, the tea
is thickly coated, or painted with variety
Of unwholesome coloring substances.
The matter used for color Is, mainly, a mix
ture of Pruss1an blue, dutch pink" and
China clay, and the purpose is to please the
eye, thereby increasing the dealers and con-
sumer's estimate of flneness and value.
Prussian blue is a known poison, and the
others are certainly not wholesome.
Test: pour boiling hot water to a small
quantity Of tea in cup; let it steep and
stand till cool; if colored, a green scum will
rise to the surface, and adhere to the side of
the cup; a green sediment will also be left
in the bottom of the cup after pouring the
liquor and leaves out. An uncolored tea will
make no such deposits.
This pan:fred uncolored Japan!tea is entirely
different from the 50 called basEtet.ared tea !;
which, although uncolored, is a larger, coar-
ser leaf, dark color, similar to Oolong or
"Black Tea," and has smoky and somewhat
raw, or grassy favor.-the result Of drying
over slow FIRE, in perforated pan or basket.
Basket-hred teas have not,proved satisfactory
to many consumers who desire pure uncolor-
ed teas.
An invoice of these unadulterated, un-
colored "Pan-fred" Japan Teas just re-
ceived, and for sale by
TAYLOR & BALL, Austin, MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

ST. VALENTINE will hold a reception
at the Universalist church st. Valentine
evening. Monday, February IA. St. Val
entine cupids, hearts and darts will be
there. All come and enjoy the evening
with the venerable gentleman.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

LARGEST Book PuBL1sHED.-The new
edition of Webster's Unabridged Diction-
ary, Just issued. is believed 10 be, in the
quantity Of matter 1t contains, by far the
largest volume published. 1t now con.
teins about $4,000 words defined, and
found In any other one dictionary. The
ps: R oss sssSs; ssS
student, in giving the desired information
20 briefly. Never was any one volume so
complete a. an aid IN getting An education.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09
Two Organs.

Regulate flrst the stomach, second the
liver; especially the first, SO as to perform
at least NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. of all the ills
that mankind is heir to. in this or any other
climate. Hop Bitters is the only thing that
Will give perfectly healthy. natural action to
these two organs.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09
Married.

PORTER--AVERY-At the residence Of the
brides Feb y Rex
lie, eldest daughter of the late John T..
Avery, Esq.-LeRoy Independent.
"Will'' Porter, County Auditor Wycko6's
very eficient clerk, has many friends in Aus
tin who congratulate him upon this occasion,
and wish the twain long and happy life.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

Go TO SoLNER's for everything in the
notions, hosiery and fancy goods depart.
mentz. Mr.. Solner buys for cash at the
lowest possible prices, and his numerous
customers reap the advantage.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

EDISON will not be satisfied until he has
discovered better remedy for Coughs
and Colds than DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
We say he will never succeed.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

T. r. Boor's crockery, a fne assort-
ment, imported from England, and the
best crockery in the m arket, can be found
at II. SPRAGUE's Cash Store.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

SPRAaUE's cash grocery store is credit
to the city and its enterprising proprietor,
and is entitled to an increasing business
in keeping pace with his Improvements.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

CoFF1Ns and caskets always on hand
fine assortment. I can be found at my
place Of business, south side of public
square at all hours. S. G. OLSON.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

SoLNER has as fine a stock of dry
goods as any house in this city, and he
will not be undersold. Give him call.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

HARD AND Sort CoAL.-Despite the
snow blockade, D. NJ. Thompson has
plenty of coal. Call on him.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

MONEY TO LoAN.-$5O0 10 loan on
good farm security, without bonus. Ap-
ply to Ormanzo Allen, Austin. ct
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

WANTED, to exchange, farm, stock and
agricultural implements, for city proper.
ty. Inquire Of WILSON BEACH.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09
The blizzard.

The blizzard of the winter, and Of
several winters, came last Friday night
1.-THE wind blew and the snow few" and
kept blowing and flowing all day Satur'
day and Sunday; until Monday morning
the banks of snow all through town and
IN the country were wonder to the
"oldest lnhabitant" The snow drifts on
the east side of Main street were from
six to twelve feet high, and some build
ings were banked half way to the root
with the "beautiful snow" A good part
of the day Monday the merchants and
their clerks were kept busy clearing side
walks and paths to the streets. Tuesday
Street Commissioner Geraghty worked
with team and scraper until the noun
tains of snow we're RACED to the ground.
The weather during the storm was not
cold, the mercury going no lower than
from 20 TO $50 above zero-hence, we
are happy to say, we have heard of no
cases of suffering.
Saturday no attempt was made to run
trains on any of the Minnesota roads.
Sunday noon snow plows were sent north
and south from Austin. The one going
south reached point IS miles this side
Of McGregor, the one going north made
three miles to Ramsey, when it backed
out and came home, the drifts and winds
all being too high to warrant much labor
IN that direction. Monday the McGregor
train reached Calmar, where 1t had orders
to turn about and run back to McGregor,
preparatory to taking fresh start Tues
day morning. Monday the north-bound
snow.plow, after hard days work, sue
ceeded in blowing it's way through the
heavy deep snow to point near Bloom
ing Prairie; and the pillow, working from
st. Paul, reached Faribault. And late in
the day yesterday (Tuesday) the regular
mail train on the main line from the
south succeeded in getting through. 1t
is expected train from the north will be
able to get through to-day.
The Mason City branch will not prob
ably be open before Thursday, it being
badly blocked.
There has been no through passenger
train over the Southern Minnesota divl-
sion for the past ten days, and even with
the present favorable weather, we are not
likely to see the road clear for yet two
or three days.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09
Revised Clubbing List.

Revised Clubbing List.
We have revised our clubbing list for 1881
as given below. The second column shows
the price at which we furnish THETRANScRIPT
with the publication named:
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

Butter wanted, at II. Sprague's cash
grocery store-also eggs-for which the
highest market prices are paid.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

GLOVES AND M1TTENs, positively at cost
to close out the stock, at
II. SPRAGUE's Cash Store,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

THE best brands of -four, including gra-
ham and buckwhcat, at 81. Sprague's
Cash Store.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

W.T., Vaudeville will haul ice; leave
orders at Charley Poolcr's drug store
Also, teams to let.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

SCRATCH Books, in large variety at the
TRANSCRIPT office.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

HAVE you seen Spraguc, the Grocer
in his new store, the best in the N. W.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

G1Lr-EDGE table butter always for sale
at H. Sprague's Cash Grocery Store.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09
Important to Travellers,

Special inducements are offered you by
the Burlington Route. 1t will pay you
to read their advertisement elsewhere in
this issue.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

MONEY to loan, at 8 per cent interest,
on farm securities. Ind.ire of r. N.
Brown, Austin, Minnesota.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

For the next 80 days you can buy
boots and shoes AT COST, at H. Sprague's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

THE best so cent tea ever brought 10
this city. Enquire of H. Sprague, the
cash grocer.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

Ladies' and misses wool hoods and
nubias, at King s. Fish's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

Do NOT stay away from Thurston's
Gallery because it is cloudy day.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

GLOVES and mittens at cost, to close
out the stock, at
II. SPRAeUE's Cash Store.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

CUT1CURA REMED1Hs are prepared bv
WEEKS & POTTER, Chemists and Druggists,
360 washington street, Boston. and arc for
sale by all Druggists. Price of Cutioura, a
medicinal Jelly, small boxes, so cents; large
boxes, 81. Cuticura Resolvent, the new
HOOD Purifier, 81 per bottle. Cuticura Medi-
cinai Toilet Soap, rs cents. Cuticura Medi.
elnai shaving Soap, Is cents; in bars for
parDers and large consumers, so cents. All
mailed free on receipt of price.
Send Tor ilustrated treatise on tha skin.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09
Cold Weather!

LIQUID Nitrous Oxide or Laughing
Gas, at II. A. Avery's Dental Rooms.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

The Cincinnati Weekly Times.
The banner weekly of the West. an eight
page paper only One dollar year, and mag.
innocent engraving 1.-TWO feet wide and almost
three feet long" free, and postage paid to ey.
Cincinnati, @.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

Cold Weather!
King s. Fish will sell goods for cold
weather, cheap.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

To RENT.-Front rooms over Pooler's
drug store-suitable for offices or small
family. Apply to A. R. THURsToN.
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, 1881-02-09

THE finest line of imported crockery in
the market, at SPRAGUE's Cash Store
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09
MISCELLANEOUS


The subject Of protecting the river bank at
the east end of Bridge street bridge, was re-
ferred to committee on sidewalks and bridges.
Motion by Alderman Ames, that the several
Justices of the Peace report on or before
February 70, on fines collected, was carried.
Motion by Alderman Phillips, that draft
be prepared for enactment to authorize the
city to issue bonds not to exceed $4,000, to be
submitted to the voters at the ensuing spring
election, for the City's proportion for build
ing Court House. Carried, and the special
committee ON revising the City Charter in.
structed to attend to and forward the same.
By the same, that the draft of an act for
meeting bonds due in 1882, be filled in the sum
of $4,000, and that the same be forwarded fol-
enactment. Carried.
By the same, that the places for holding the
polls at the ensuing election be as follows:
LIST ward, at the Office of D. NJ. Thompson;
I'd ward, at the office of D. B. Smith; Sd ward,
at the Office of E. H. Gerard. Carried.
By Alderman Ames, moved, that tho special
committee on revising the City Charter, draft
an amendment, and forward the same for
enactment, that the provisions in regard to
the pay Of the City Recorder be so amended
as to give the Common Council control as to
the amount of compensation, and that they
may change, increase, or diminish the same
during the term for which such officer wal
elected or appointed. Carried.
And the Council adjourned.
ROBERT GRIFFITH, City Recorder.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

SEED BARLEY for sale. Inquire of A.
Galloway, Austin.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

Buck mitts and gloves at King & Fish's
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

Rooms TO rent, over Taylor & Ball's
store. K. .. HALL"
WATERPRooFs, cloakings, suitings,
and trimmings, at SOlner's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

Common Council Proceedings.
Regular meeting. FEBRUARY 4, 1881.
Present-His honor Mayor Ball, and Alder
men Wilbeur, Giles, Phillips and Ames.
Unread Council proceedings were read and
approved.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

ARCT1Cs at cost, at Sprague's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

Flannels, large stock, at King &
Fish's
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

Buy your furniture, of S. G. OLSON.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

communication from Alderman Page, as
member of the late committee on Court
House, stating views of County Commission
ers in regard to cost for building, and their
views Of the City's proportion, was ordered
on file.
In connection with the proceeding, Mayor
Ball reported that the County Commissioners
requested him to appoint committee to
consult with them in regard to County build
ings, and, on motion, announced Aldermen
Page and Phillips as said committee.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
The City Recorder reported on bonds and
interest as falling due during the fiscal year,
1882, total amount, $3,75O, of which bonds
81 500 bear IL per cent. interest, and 800 at
10 per cent. That such amount is too heavy
as special tax for one year, and recommend
ing that this Council apply for Legislative
authority to issue bonds, as may be necessary,
to provide for the punctual payment of said
bonds. Adopted, and ordered on file, and,
on motion, for the appointment of a commit.
tee to draft an act in accordance with said
report. the Mayor announced the committee
on revising the City Oharter "a said commit.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

Cotton flannels, at King & Fish's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09
CITY AND VICINITY.

GREEN WOOD at Thompson's.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS.
The following bills were approved and or.
dered to be paid:
Thomas Riley chief of police for January $50 o.
H. w. Page, judge Nov election, I'd ward.... 2 00
Arnes Bros, stove for lock up. ......... . SO
Mitchell Conrad, work on pump corner
Main and Mill streets. ..................... I %
Patrick Geraghty, sundry labor Jan. e. Feb. IL SO
Jas. Navin, work on pump Main L. Min Sts... 80
Nick Kols, watchmau and care street lamps,
S0ouoAy - Nv
Co., to April IL. ....................... ~ 90
April 1..'......... .........'........ - %
D. O. Rhoades, zepsirin9 pump in square,. ! SO
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-09

Doors AND SHOES repaired at Sprague's
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penalty of ten (1W per cent. and cost oil
advertising.
Had H. o., of the Register, looked
over the Minneapolis papers, he would
have ascertained that A. e. Cox did not
purchase "Sam Weller" Also by the
same papers learned that the long accoun,
of the dreadful storm at Berrysville, Va,
was only sensation, and Mr.. Cooper, the
hero of that wild story, only myth.
Our Legislature has under considera.
ton bill to change the game law so as
to prohibit the shooting of prairie chick.
ems before the 1st of September instead
of 18th of August as now. 1t is urged
that the farmers cannot get time to 60
hunting before September, and that the
bulk Of the game has been bagged before
that.
Jake Hill-the old standby of the
Register-is dangerously sick with con.
gestion Of the lungs.
P.S. Yesterday, few hours after the
above was written, jake said "good bye''
to the friends about his bedside, adding,
II am gong home," and died. He waa
sick only since Sunday night; his suffer:
ings were intense, but his death was
peaceful. Jake was about % years OF
age, a kind-hearted, willing boy, and
while we say goodbye, we drop q tear.
Funeral to-day.
Rev. Forest A. Marsh lad very mar.
row escape from serious injury recently.
The railway coach in which he was rid.
ing from Fond du Lac to Beloit, was
overturned, and began to burn. As he
was standing talking with a fellow minls.
ter, he was thrown violently down, and
was stunned. His friend had his shoul-
der broken. Bro. Marsh providentially
escaped with slight bruises Belden's
Herald. .% ~@