Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-09-27

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-Su1c1DE.-Saturday afternoon last,
Frank Machack, Bohemian, living in
Lyle township, about twelve miles south
OF Austin, committed suicide by shooting
himself through the left breast with a
shot gun. He was found dead in his own
yard soon after the shooting, with the
gun lying by his side. He was about 60
years of age, and it is singular fact,
that he is the father-in-law of one Funda,
from the same neighborhood, who su-
icided only about two months ago. It is
difficult to get at the direct cause of the
suicide. Some attribute it to family
troubles, and others to something else. 1t
is said he had made several attempts to
killing himself before. He was the fourth
husband of his present wife, and she his
second wife. Coroner HOLSTER held an
inquest, the jury rendering a verdict of
suicide in accordance with the facts above
stated. Monday Rev. Lathrop conducted
the funeral services-as did he of Funda
several weeks before.
The Sabbath School Convention, at
Smiths grove, southeast of Brownsville,
last Sunday, was largely attended, and
the full program carried out under the
able management of R. F. Sulzer. Among
those present were superintendent Ed
win French, of Window, Mr.. Sachsie,
of the Sachsie neighborhood, Mr.: Hunt,
of Waltham, and DR.. Todd, of Browns
dale. Messrs. Mcbride and Willard, of
Austin, failed to put in an appearance.
Interesting remarks were made by several
present. On account of the storm the
picnic was held in Mrs. Smiths house.
Messrs. Charles and Edward Tompkins
deserve special mention for their untiring
efforts as committee of arrangements.
Such wide-awake and public spirited boys
as these are credit to any neighborhood
and will make success Of any enterprise
they may take hold Of. Great credit is
due also to the choir, lead by the efficient
organist, Mrs. Bacon. The singing was
excellent, and largely contributed to the
interest and success of the convention.
We call attention to the ADVERTISE
ment of William NJ. Howe's Abstract,
Real Estate and Loan Office. There is
no branch of business more important
than the abstracting of titles to real estate.
A thorough knowledge of this business is
essential to properly qualify one for re-
liable abstracter. Such knowledge can be
acquired only by years of experience.
Mr.. Howe has made this business speci-
atty for the past seven years, and during
that time has compiled full and COM
plete abstract of real estate in this county.
The system is elaborate in every respect,
and parties who have had the opportunity
to know, ourself included, acknowledge
that it is as perfect and full as can be.
A tirst-class abstract office located in this
city is matter of great convenience and
Importance to the public, and credit to
the city and county. This point should
not be overlooked. We trust the public
will not forget that an Office conducted
on the principles this is, is deserving of
liberal patronage, and that if it is expect
ed that it will continue with US, it should
receive it. A loan agency is connected
with the Office. Parties desiring loans,
will find it to their interest to apply, as
loans can be obtained at the very lowest
and satisfactory rates.
COURT NOTES. -The first case for
trial in the present term of court was call
ed last Wednesday morning. 1t was the
case of Bergland VS.. Crane The action
was brought last fall by Sherman Page
for the plaintiff, and for various reasons
continued until this term. Messrs. Hall
and Mcknight appeared for the plaintiff,
and Messrs. r. A. Jones, of Rochester.
and D. B. johnson, for the defendant.
The defendant was charged with the con-
version to his own use of money put into
his hands for the payment of mortgage,
and for other money belonging to the
plaintiff. The trial was long and tedious,
continuing until the middle of Friday
afternoon. 1t was merely settlement
of accounts by the jury. The jury re-
turned a verdict for the defendant, de-
claring no cause of action, and throwing
the costs upon the plaintiff.
The next case for trial was that of
Maria H. Williams, of Rochester, vs.. H.
B. Corey. The real defendant, was NJ.
B. johnson, who sold about two years
ago lot of grain from the farm of Nels
Christensen in Sergeant, upon an execu-
ton, the grain being claimed by the
plaintiff under chattel mortgage. This
case turned on the question whether or
not the grain was sown and growing when
the levy was made. The jury did not so
find, and they assessed the plaintiffs
damages at $107.52. The case was tried
in one day. Mr.. Crandall, of the firm of
Baldwin & Crandall, of Rochester, was
the plaintiffs attorney and Lafayette
French the defendants.
The Grand Jury found little to do. 1t
finished its work and was discharged on
the third day of the term.
Court adjourned Saturday at one
o'clock, and convened again Monday at
the same hour. The trial of criminal
cases was begun. E. G. Rockingham and
Daniel Ack1ey, both farmers living in
Shell Rock, Freeborn county, who had
been indicted for stealing colt near
Dexter last spring, were brought on for
trial. The evidence was heard in short
time, and the case was submitted to the
jury at o'clock. The jury were out all
night, but failed to agree.
ROSE CREEK.
While threshing at DIR. Wheelock's
Monday, Sept. 18th, stack and a-half of
grain was burned, Caught fire from the
engine. No one to blame but dry weather.
Mr.. Editor, we notice quite a stir
among certain farmers in a political way.
We would like to know how many of
said farmers want office? If we mistake
not some Of the same have been willing