Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-07-27
Last Saturday the smallest, but by no

Last Saturday the smallest, but by no
means the least important part Of the
TRANSCRIPT force,-we mean the man
for whom we work,-thc irresponsible
little 'Phil," reached the astounding age
of twelve years. This event was not eel.
ebrated, like Longtellow's, with a mag.
nificent breakfast and poems; but it was
the occasion of an enjoyable party and
nice refreshments. We are glad he had
50 fine time, and we hope that he will
live, and grow, and be older.
-Jo. Schwan has recently purchased
! the entire stock OF boots and shoes of F.
A. Richardson, and removed the same to
his fine store on the west side of Main
street. MIR. Schwan has also recently
been appointed exclusive agent for this
city of the famous Reynolds and Burt's
patent boots and shoes. Joseph is the
leader in his line of trade in Austin,
which fact cannot be successfully dis
puted Friends, give him call. He
will sell you goods at honest figures
without Misrepresentation or deceit.
The first thing noticeable to strang-
er, or to one who has been absent from Aus
tin a week or two, is the abundance of
rank weeds which line our streets. Even
vacant lots, especially those on the burnt
district north of Poolcr's drug store, arc
covered with growth which stamps the
town as country crossroads. In no
respect is the thrift and enterprise Of our
citizens more open to criticism than in
the wild, neglected appearance of the
streets where they reside and do business
Now down the weeds and clear up your
lots. Vacancy should be clean. and
much more live, inhabited town.
Final examination for the summer
term Of school in district No. %, ending
July 81, 1881. Total number of scholars
enrolled, 80. Report below of those who
averaged IS and over:
Phebe Dickerson. 80 Arthur Smith. "a
Eva Chandler. 81 Laura Osborn .93
George Ellis. ... 81 Amy Chandler. go
Dutton Watkins. SO Sarah Peck. 81
Bennle Watkins. .96 Amy Osborn. ). 81
Ida Kennedy..... SO Mary Billadus. 81
Howard Smith .95 BERTHE Watkins. .89
Gertrude Kennedy95 Mary Watkins. .80
Nora Chandler. .95 Anna Chandler. sc
George Watkins.95 Warren KenndY.. 80
Lille Chandler. "a
HATTIE B. CREssEY, Teacher.
No one questions the right OF each
one to pass his Sunday as he shall see fit
but every reverent perso questions the
taste and habit Of loafng on the streets
on the sacred day of rest. Those who
labor all The week within doors need
recreation and fresh air on Sunday; in
brief, the day is made for them. But
they are not the ones who line our bust
ness streets on Sunday, staring at church.
goers and indulging in language at once
vile and unrestrained. Were this prac
tice productive of good, it would be tol-
cradle. 1t is productive only of evil,
and this needs only to be understood 10
determine every boy in Austin to shun
the example set by too many of his elders.
Geo. W. King, of Oakland, is indeed
unfortunate and deserving of sympathy.
Last Thursday while at work on a self
binder, he met with an accident which
will disable him during the harvest sea.
son. In attempting to remove some
weeds from the bundle, the palm Of his
right hand was pierced by the binder
needle and the wire which it was carry
ing. The broad needle passed between
two bones and tore its way out between
the first and second fingers. He lmme
diately summoned DR.. Wheat, who
dressed the wound, sewed it up, and left
the sufferer comfortable. A re-dresslng
OF the wound Saturday showed it to be in
good condition and all danger of loss OF
the hand averted. 1t is wonder that the
needle and wire did not lacerate MIR
Kings hand beyond all possible hope OF
saving it.
Last Saturday six-year.old boy ran
away from his parents in Austin, arriving
here on the afternoon passenger train.
He was recognized by the conductor of d
freight train bound to Austin and was
taken charge of to be returned to his
parents. While the cars were switching
he climbed up into the look out of the
caboose and was jerked off falling and
lnjuring his spine and suffered severe
conclusion Of the brain. DR.. BlgeloN
was called ard made the little runaway
as comfortable as possible and he was
taken home or stretcher. He refused
| TO tell his name and the con ductor had
forgotten it.-Ooatonna Peoples Press
June a.
We are happy TO say that Charlie
Brownlng-the little fellow above re-
ferred to-has recovered from his injuri es
He is ready for another trip.
Resolutions adopted by the NJ E
Sunday School of this city, July Gath
upon the death of Mrs. w. W. Engle:
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our Heavenly
Father in his all-wise providence to take
from our midst our esteemed friend, sister
| W. w. Engle, from labor here, to res,
above, we would bow in humble submis
sion TO the will of God, and
WHEREAS, 1t was her custom to be
always ready with head, heart and hand
to do what she could to make plcasan
our special days Of Sunday School enjoy
ment, we are grieved to lose one so good
from our midst. Nevertheless, we would
say "Thy will be done," believing oul
loss to be her gain. Therefore
Rcsozvea, First, That we as a Sunday
School, tender our most heartfelt sympa-
thy to Fro. w. w. Engle, and children, &c
whom the loss is far greater; and second
| ly, We will pray the good Lord to pou,
| the oil of consolation into their wounds
and that he may finally bring them as {
family unbroken to eternal rest; anC
thirdly, That these words be recorded ir
the minutes of our Sunday School today
and copy Of the same be given to Bro
William W. Engie by the Secretary.
Signed in behalf of committee.