Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1881-02-16
The Floral nic.nic social last WedneS.

The Floral picnic social last Wednes
day evening, which was so pleasantly
entertained by Mrs. g. w. Austin, was an
occasion which the numerous guests
would have gladly heightened out. The
literary exercises were not as complete
as anticipated, yet did not lack interest
Mrs. F. King favored the society with
an original article, which, as IS usual
was not lacking in interest; Miss Eta
Barnes, very well prepared recitation
which was much enjoyed; also recita.
ton by Katie Gibson, which was listened
to with marked interest.
An article entitled "a grouping of words
in daily use, some of which are mispro-
nounced by Everybody" was read, and
criticisms invited; both article and crit.
cisms were we'll received, leading the
literary exercises in new direction.
Good vocal music lnterspersed the
exercises with its wonted charms, and as
the "good nights" were spoken. we said,
let US have another Floral sociable.
-REv1vALHEET1Nes J. D. Pot.
ter reached Austin last Thursday, after
being delayed by the snow for two days
Meetings began Thursday evening, and
have been continued with increasing inter.
est. On Sunday evening, the meeting was
held in Jones' hall, which was filled, and
in the inquiry meeting which followed,
40 told OF their anxiety in regard to their
souls. Mr.. Potter's sermons have been
impressive and convincing. His subjects
are the most momentous IN the word OF
God, and with proper cooperation on the
part of Christian people, this city ought
to be profoundly moved. On Monday
evening Mrs. De Witt of Minneapolis
came to aid in the meetings, by her beau
tiful and effective singing, and will re-
main during the week. She sings the
Gospel with great power. The meetings
will continue this week, every morning
at the Congregational church, and every
evening at Jones' Hall, till Saturday.
Rev. Mr.. Potter will hold his final ser
vices on Sunday evening next, at Jones'
Hall.
LIE ROY.
Mrs. G. A. Roy Is visiting relatives
in Illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fl. G. Mckee, who have
been enjoying snow.bound visit to Pine
Island, returned on Friday.
Miss Drusie Allen accompanied her
father to St. Paul on Monday. She is to
spend the week at the Capital.
Hon. J. D. Allen came down from st.
Paul on Thursday, being called home by
the death of his brother.ln-law, DR.. Cor
bitt. He returned to the capital on Mon
day.
The Presbyterian social was held at
the home of Mr.. W. B. Spencer on
Wednesday evening, the 9th inst. All
unite in pronouncing it one of the best
of the season.
-Messrs. Henderson and McGillivarY
have returned from Grafton, Iowa. They
report the wheat market at that point
dead, owing chiefly to an overstock of
the beautiful snow"
We are quite effectually blocked by
snow. But few of the country roads are
in passable condition, and, as natu-
raj consequence, the village has assumed
an unusually quiet aspect.
1T is rumored that the Presbyterian
society will give an antiquarian supper
on the evening Of the 22d inst. Judging
by the character of the entertainments
previously given by this society, we be.
speak a very enjoyable supper.
There have been several mild cases
of scarlet fever in the family of Capt. J.
but we are happy to report
that all are convalescent. 1t was feared
that the disease might assume an cpl.
demic form but most fortunately 1t did
not.
We are panied to announce the
death of DR.. Corbitt. DR.. c. has been a
resident of LIE Roy for several years.
He was unmarried, and for the past
two years has made his home with
his sister, Mrs. J. D. Allen. For
many years previous to his death, he
was afflicted with a pulmonary disease
which at last proved fatal. DR.. Corbitt
was thoughtful, scholarly gentleman, a
kind friend, and an excellent physician.
The rem aims were sent east for interment.
LANSING.