Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-09-28

Rev. A. Cressey's family, more partit
ularly Miss Hattie, were agreeably sui
prised last Friday evening. A large con-
pany was present and had a merry tim
until Saturday. The occasion was never
theless saddened by the near approach o
the removal of Rev. Cressey and his fam
lily from Austin, and by the fact of thi
being farewell visit.
The new railroad timetables will no
take effect until next week Monday. I
is stated that the passenger trail
from the east will arrive at II 81
q. M, and depart at 1920 p. m.
from the north at 40 p. M, departing
at TO- All the trains on both s. NJ and !
& N. divisions will meet at Ramsey. Thi
will be very convenient arrangement to
passengers.
| The County Commissioners OF Now
er coun ty have been notified of the deatl
of Treasurer Mcintyre, and have beer
called to meet in Austin today for tn
appointment of successor. We hear o
but one name mentioned in connection
with this vacancy, that of G. L. Case o
Red Rock. He certainly will make 1
very competent officer, and il just tn
man we would like to see there.
H. r. OFT, a former Austin boy
sends US copy Of The Sun, published il
Geneseo, Henry county, Illinois, contain
Ing lengthy interview with Glenn Gal
lion, a burglar, who was recently hangee
In that county for killing man and hi
wife in cold blood. In the interview
Gallon confessed the crime, and also
said he used to work in st. Paul, Red
Wing and Saltwater, having once servee
out sentence of eighteen months in tht
Minnesota penitentlary for burglary. n
m. B. johnson and wife, of Browns
dale, last week celebrated the twentieth
anniversary of their welded life. Mr.
Johnson Is an old settler, widely known
and better than all, well-liked by all wh<
know him. This, together with the Low
able qualities of his wife, secure to then
q large circle of friends who were rejoic
ed to be present at the anniversary and
contribute to the pleasure Of the event
May twenty more anniversaries, at least
and all as enjoyable as this one, be theil
good fortune.
| AS Thomas, son OF J. B. Revord, wa!
riding home horseback from town last
Monday morning, his horse slipped and
fell, rolling over upon him, and break
ing his leg just above the ankle. He
was near the residence of II. H. Ken
when thrown from the horse, and wal
taken in charge by Mr.. Kent and carried
home to his fathers. DR.. Hollister was
called, who gave the limb immediate at
tention, and left his patient comfortable
as possible. Thomas is good boy. W.
hope he may soon recover from this &C
| cident.
We were glad to meet our young
friend, William J. Whipple, Monday, who
is in town for few days. This is his
first visit to Austin since he left it and the
TRANSCRIPT office over three years ago to
"strke out' for himself: Will IS now edi.
tor and proprietor of the Northern Paci.
fc Farmer. of Wadena, MIMI, and is dong
prosperous business. This is good news
from deserving boy. Willis father
Abel Wh1pple-who is living on farm
near Wadena, we arc sorry to learn, re.
Gently cut one Of his legs very badly which
will probably lay him up all winter.
THE CHICAGO ExPos1T1oN.-The c.,
NJ. & st. P. X. r. Go. will sell excursion
tickets from Austin to Chicago and return
including admission ticket to the exposi.
ton, for 1895. Tickets can be purchas-
ed only On the dates indicated below and
are also good only until the dates stated :
Date of sale. Good until.
Sept. 9th, 2Sth Oct 4th, inclusive
Oct. 4th, 9TH ..............0ct 1lth' inclusive
Oct 11th, 12th. ........ Oct 1otn, inclusive
Oct. 18th, 10Th Oct 25th, inclusive
Tickets for the Milwaukee exposition
$3.50, including ticket to the exposition
are sold the same days as above recorded
except on Oct. 18th and 10Th, good to re-
turn as sta ted.
The news of the death of the Presi-
dent was Immediately followed by the
clothing of the city In the habillments of
mourning. Stores were draped, and dellv-
cry wagons and omnibuses we're decorat-
ed with the symbols of sorrow and death.
Mrs. McMillan's window displayed fine
chrome of Garfield beautifully draped.
Mrs. Smiths window and Mr.. Anderson's
were also filed with badges of mourning
tastefu!ly arranged. The Masonic Lodge
hung out the'square and com pass" wound
with the solemn white and black. And
the Republicans left the large flags to be
draped and hung out by two Democrats.
The post-ofice was also suitably draped,
and indeed, many other buildings and
places of business not particularly men.
toned.
On Monday, in response to general
desire, a memorial service was held in
the Congregational church. Rev. J. ID.
Todd opened the meeting with some in.
teresting remarks, and invited the free
participation of those present in the exer.
cises. Mr.. 0. W. Shaw spoke Of the les
sons to the Christian people OF our land
in the death of the President. Col. Dan
iels referred to the personal acquaintance
with the kind, generous heart, clear BRAIN,
aud wise purposes of President Garfield.
J. N. Hutchins recited IN original poem,
reviewing the suspense following the
assassination, and the mournful death.
Several gentlemen offered prayer for our
country, that it may profit by this act of
Gods providence. The exercises were
in:erspersed with singing by the Congre.
gational church choir.
One week ago last Sunday, DR.. Nc.
Donald, in = post mortem examination,
removed large glass marble from the
throat Of the little O'Leary girl, who had
died the night before. The little girl,