Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-06-29
BROWNSVILLE.

The Lyle brass band will furnish
music for us the 4th.
"a little child of Asben Robson of
Dexter, was buried in our village GENE:
terry on Tuesday last.
Miss Schillinger has been compelled
to close her school in Waltham for the
past week on account of being i'll.
j. w. Chase, who has been assisting
Engineer Kimball of the G., NJ. & St. p.
II. r. in Iowa this season, made his
family short visit this week.
Rev. J. S. Rounce and daughter
Minnie, start for Ellsworth, Wis, to visit
his sons at that place, on Tuesday next.
He will be gone two weeks, m eantlme his
pulpit will be filled regularly by substi-
tutes.
ID. u. Farrell, who has represented
Bonner & Hyde,tbuying wheat, for the
past two years, has resigned his position
and gone home to Fountain. He is not
positive whether his absence will be
permanent or not. At present the firm
have no buyer here.
Rev. g. II. Rogers Of Chatfield, who
is to crate for the forenoon of the 4th,
will preach both morning end evening
on the Sd in the Congregational church.
This will be all the services in either
church this Sabbath. Elder Beaulleu
kindly gives place to Mr.. Rogers. and he
with his congregation will go to hear
him speak. Mr.. Rogers reputation as a
pubic speaker, gained by his mastery
address when here last winter, will ensure
him large and attentive audience. Ser.
vices will be at 10 80 A. n. and Z 30 P. NJ.
The last but not the least source of
amusement for the 4th will be dance at
Sleepers hall. Mr.. Calkins has the
management of the dance, and wherever
he is known this will be assurance
enough that the party will be first-class In
every particular. All who attend may
be sure of having good music, good
supper, and a good time. Remember,
boys, that Lew Calkins has been the
leader of our orchestra music for many
a good dance in times gone by, and now
let us give him our hearty support. Bill,
only $3.50.
Miss Hatch closed her spring term
of school on Friday with picnic and
other appropriate ceremonies. The child
rem had their table set in the school house
grove, and were making ready for good
dinner when the rain compelled them to
take the good things provided into the
school house. and there they enjoyed the
picnic dinner as we'll as youth and
young spirits can. The speaking and
closing ceremonies by the school, was
very good, and showed good work on the
part of both teacher and scholars.
Miss Mabel Patterson, with her
school and friends, enjoyed good time
at picnic given by them in Colby's
grove, Waltham, Saturday afternoon.
The program of amusement was speak
ing, instrumental and vocal music,
croquet playing, swinging, ball playing,
and an abundance of all. that was
good to eat. All present report having a
good time, and wish the teacher and
school continued success. School will
close in two weeks. Miss Patterson is
winning for herself hosts of friends in
this vicinity.
Our 4th committees are perfecting
their plans for a good time here. They
promise a good program Of amusement
tor the day, and especially the afternoon
The ag-muffins are organized and drilling
under the command of j. Gilbertson
There will be also foot-racing, sack-racing
wheel barrow racing, and as much other
good entertainment for the day in add.
tion to the printed program, as may bt
necessary to fill every moment with fun
While we feel glad that Austin has sc
much cause to rejoice this year, remem
Der our own town has claims on US supe
rior to all other places, and that each
citizen should help US in giving our place
a good name by doing what they can fol