Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-11-01


Every good citizen should feel it to De
for his interest to give it hearty support
as every issue contributes to the pros
perlty and advancement of the town or
city in which it is published.
John Kent has sold his old building
at Ramsey, to H. Harris of Brownsville
who is making it a two-story building
and fitting it up for hotel. Mr. Kent
ed, down near the wheat warehouses.
AS soon as finished he will fill it with a
stock Of goods.
Seth s. Washburn, with his two
youngest daughters, returned to his home
in Udolpho last Friday, from an extended
visit to old friends and relatives in Yer
mont. He has been absent since about
the list of last May, and his worthy son,
Sanford, has kept the farm in apple-pie
| order during his absence.
w. H. Merrick has just added to his
law library complete set of New York
appeal reports, comprising SO volumes OF
| the reports, and volumes of the digest
at cost of over $500. We are Informed
that Lafayette French also has complete
| set of the same reports which he purchas-
ed some time previous to this.
One day last week fire was discov-
cred in the evening, about $50, between
Jo Schwan's house and his wood-shed.
The family were away from home at the
time except a little German girl who dis
| covered it and called for assistance just
in time to save the house. 10. is satisfied
| it was the work of an incendiary.
| -Supt Belden has kindly furnished us
with correct list of the clerks, with their
| post-office addresses, in all the districts
of the county. Added to this list is the
No. of each district. and the amount of
money apportioned to each at the Oct
ober apportionment. This list will ap-
pear in the TRANSCRIPT of next week.
H. A. Fairbanks and J. P. Burke
have made final agreement and passed
papers whereby Mr.. Fairbanks becomes
proprietor of the Wells House. AS soon
as Mr.. F. gets possession he intends max
ing some needed improvements and pro-
poses to make it one of the best hotels in
this part of the Countrywide ADVOCATE.
Mrs. J. G.. Warner and daughter, Lii
lie, leave Austin the latter part of the
present week, or soon after, for Saratoga,
New York, Mrs. Warmers old home.
They anticipate remaining through the
winter. Miss Lilies absence will be
much regretted by the teachers and pupils
of the High School. J. G. will winter
with Father and Mother Warner.
q. S. Hildahl has again renewed his
stock Of frames, the largest and finest
assortment that ever came to Austin. AL
so the finest line of velvet and plush
frames in every style that can be found
in the market. A photo and a nice frame
makes the cheapest and finest Christmas
present out. Rooms over Clemmer &,
Pooler's.
The ladies of Austin intend giving to
the public, very soon, one of the most
agreeable entertainments that has ever
been offered them. 1t will consist of
representations, tableanx, ETC., from the
popular work, "Cape Cod Folks" follow
ed by an oyster supper; the funds to be
expended in the purchase of new and
valuable books for the Austin public Ii
brary.
! THE New BR1DGE.-The Canton
(Ohio) Wrought Iron Bridge Co. has just
completed the erection of new iron
bridge across the Cedar on Bridge street.
It is a thoroughbred, iron throughout,
and a handsome structure. The bridge
will cost, stone abutments and all, about
$1,000, which the city will pay for in G
per cent bonds as soon as an act of the
Legislature can be passed authorizing
their issue.
-Thos. F. Stevens, of York, Nebras'
ka, surprised US with a visit yesterday.
Mr.. Stevens is ON his way to Warren,
Marshall county, in this state, where he
thinks of establishing himself in the
law. He is at present Mayor and city
attorney of York, and has been quite
prosperous since leaving Austin; he has
the respect and confidence of many
friends in Austin who are always glad to
see him, and wish him continued pros
perity.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Walker, of Mont
rose, Dakota, have been making Austin a
visit recently. Mrs. Walker, nee Carrie
Mitchell, has had very pleasant visit
here with relatives and the friends of hel
youth. Carrie claims Austin as her birth
place, and her remembrances here are
very pleasant. Mr.. Walker is P. M. al
Montrose. We acknowledge call from
him, and if he is not pleasant and in
telligent gentleman, his looks and CONVEX
sation greatly belle him.
-"OFF FOR AUSTRIA" see by {
dispatch to the Minneapolis Tribune tina
"a large company of citizens of Spring
Valley gathered at the residence Of G
w. Taylor to meet Mr., and Mrs. Taylor
before their departure for their future
home in Austria, where Mr.. Taylor il
LARGELY engaged in mercantile business
They were presented with m elegant
lamp, ordered from Chicago for the pur
pose. The presentation speech being
made by the editor of the Vtdette." W.
} are sorry "Cal" is going to that far OF
country. We think he would be mucl
, better pleased with Austin
Have you seen the immense ant
l varied stock Of jewelFy, plated and soli
, silverware, &C., that adorns the buildin
from floor to ceiling at G. Schleuders
You will find there the latest designs il
f china and silverware. Novelties in end
3 less beauty and variety meet the eye a
every turn, and every nook and corner
: completely filed with those rich and OF
3 namental things which never fail to ca
= forth the admiration of every housekeeI
er. 1t is the duty of every one to pu1
chase goods where they can get the mos