Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-15

Capt. E. p. Van Valkenburgh has
received an appointment as Route Agent,
between La Crosse and Chicago, and has
already entered upon the discharge OF
his duties. Van has the congratulations
of many Austin friends.
The Davidson House, under the
management of its whole-souled landlord
Henry W. Bulls, is doing a rushing bu.
siness these days. The Davidson is 9
great resort for travellers and farmers who
want good care and courteous attention
at reasonable rates.
"A change Of firm. H. H. Smith, who
has been acting for F. E. Smith, has TAX
en- an active partnership in the firm, and
hereafter the firm will be H. r. Smith
& Co." They find that their mode OF
business is the one for the trade in oul
city. We wish the new firm success.
The entertainment given by the Lad les
of the Floral Club IN Jones' hall Monday
evening, was very successful. The rep
reservations from "Mother Goose" by the
little folks, were exceedingly fine, and
gave the best satisfaction to the audience
The proceeds were bout $50.
Will Cook, we'll known in Austin
many years ago, was the guest of his SIS
ter, Mrs. W. W. Noble, over the Sabbath
Mr.. Cook looks smiling and happy. and
seems to enjoy the greetings of acquain
tances. Will has a responsible position
in the well-known house of Powers
Brothers, St. Paul.
Miss Phosa McAllister, with her com
pany Of twenty-one artists, placed before
an audience: at Jones' hall, last Friday
evening, very pleasing drama. A good
house was pleased to the end of the pro.
gram, and should this company ever visit
our city again still larger reception
would await them.
Miss Hattie, daughter Of Rev. E. r
Lathrop, Is considered by her family ant
friends to be in consumption. and he
fast failing health tells them of the neal
approach Of that dreaded messenger tina
shall take from their home this beloved
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Lathrop hav
the sympathy of our community.
DR. E. c. Dorr, the present Mayor
has been a faithful and constellation
worker for the interests of Austin, ant
We should like to see him reelected Il
the position, if he will consent, and "
presume he will, If satisfied that The pee
pie are in earnest in desiring his services
We say, re-elect Mayor Dorr by all means
Boys and girls should remember the
old maxim, We are known by the compa
ny we keep. flour companions are ood
and true we shall be judged likewise
Boys should always avoid those who ar
vulgar and protane, those who drink ant
smoke, and remember you will never re
greet it. Let yourmottobe, "Shun evil com
panions."
We had very pleasant trip to AM
stay at the prosperous and wide-awak
village OF Brownsville, on Fri lay ant
Saturday of last week. We found 81
much worthy of notice, that we can not
in the brief time left before this issue ant
IN the limited space at our disposal, d.
justice to our subject, but will defer al
extended notice till next week.
Sheriff Corey and Auditor Elm
drove to Brownsville last Saturday nigh
TO attend special meeting of the Mason
ic lodge Of that place. Messrs. Goodwin
Whsle, Jackson and Carson were also
present from Grand Meadow. A happy
evening was spent with the Brownsdale
brethren, who treated their guests to 1
good supper at the Brown house.
Abe Dettelbach, the junior member
Of the popular clothing house known a
"Cheap Charley's," left Austin yesterday
tor New York and Philadelphia to pur
chase spring and summer stock. He will
be absent some four or five weeks ant
avail himself Of the best bargains ant
styles the market affords The extensive
business OF this firm will be largely IN
creased the coming season and prices more
favorable than ever.
Handsome pillow covers, or ''shams'
as they are sometimes called, are made
by taking, for the pair, eight hemstltchet
pocket handkerchiefs. Put them togeth
er with bands of insertions or torchon
Hamburg or ric-rac, and trim the edge Il
match. These covers will wash and lrol
easily, which is great point gained, I'M
less one has an accomplished laundress
Choose handkerchief OF fine and yet o
a sufficiently heavy linen to make sur,
that they will take starch we'll.
Father Hurley went TO St. Paul Mon
day to pay off the balance due on thu
church property in Austin, amounting Il
some $500. THIS payment frees til,
Catholic church property (comprisi ne
the church, schools, and cemetery of all
Indebtedness. Rev. Hurley's p"rishiou
ers are so well pleased with his manage
ment of the finances of the church. tina
they propose to build him Z good resi-
dence this summer. It will be large
two story house, veneered with brick.
j. y. Yates and A. w. Mcmillan re
turned few days ago from a trip to Ii
Roy. While there they visited Johr
Frank and his fine farm, and they report
of course, jolly good time. John,
guests are always made welcome, anC
there can be no better entertainers any
where in this wide world than John
Frank and his "gude wife," Nc. brought
back handsome Jersey COW, selected
from Johns stock department. 1t is .
little daisy and you ought to see it. NJ
charge for admission.
The VIM. Richards residence recent
" purchased by Ben. Mayor is fast chang.