Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-06-07
Mr. A. S Merr;ett nortra;+ no;ntor

Mr.. A. s. Merriett, portrait painter,
is now settled in our city for the purpose
of pursuing his profession, that of portrait
painting. His studio is at the residence
of s. W. Day, where he will be pleased
to show samples of his work to our citi-
zens and receive their patronage. He
brings with him the best of testimonials.
A fine sample of his work is at the post
office. Mr.. Merriett has already received
several orders in Austin. Among them are
Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Day and Mr.. and Mrs.
Aleck Fleck. Judging from the samples
of his work and the numerous fattering
testimonials he brings, we believe him
master Of the brush, and would even dare
trust him to place our bald headed counte-
nance upon canvas, were we not poor
printer, and too poor to pay for the job.
We have just heard of the death of
Joseph Bolcom, an old friend of early
days, who died only a few days ago in
the copper regions near Ontonagon,
Lake Superior, where he was superintend-
ing work on the Waukulla NINE The
cherished object of his life was to see this
mine developed, having an abiding belief
of Is years standing that the claim was
full of treasure and wealth. But the
dream is over, and the dear old man has
gone to his long rest, and the work he
loved so we'll is unfinished, and the ten
derby cherished plans, which were indeed,
part of his life, must be carried on to
completion by other hands. He was
something over 80 years of age, aud was
the father of Henry G. Bolcom, for whom
one of the additions to Austin was named.
His wife who survives him, lives at the
old home in Winona, and has our warm
est sympathy in her bereavement.
SAD AND FATAL ACCIDENT Tuesday
morning the St. Louis express train ran
over a man by the name of Robert Furgu-
son, who was sitting on the trestle work,
few rods south of the round house, at
the time. He was horribly mangled,
being killed instantly. He was known
as a hard drinker, yet he was not so in
toxicatcd but that he noticed the train
and hallooed, but too late to get out of
the way He has worked Allan Molli-
sons farm for the past four years, and
Mr.. NJ says he was good faithful man,
drinking being his worst failing. He has
been working for A. V. Ellis for the past
8 or weeks, and was on his way to the
Ellis farm when struck by the train. He
was about % years of age. His parents
live IN Lancaster, Grant county, Wis.
Chief Riley telegraphed to the father the
sad news, and received answer to send
the remains there by first train. They
will go to-day via American Express.
COUNCIL NorEs.-At meeting of
Common Council June I'd, Sidewalk
Resolution (No. 30) was adopted to re-
build a walk south side Maple street, be-
tween Main and Chatham streets, feet
wide, by July 1.
Committee appointed Of Aldermen
Weisel and Fish and citizens Griswold
and Fernald. to recommend sundry COM
mittees for making arrangements to cele-
brate the Fourth of July.
Chief Riley reported 10 arrests during
the month of May assaults, larceny,
7 DRINKS. Street Commissioner Geraghty
reported street taxes for Mays worked
out; 80 commuted; total, 1877 taxes.
City Recorder reported Is additional
dog licenses issued, making a total of
100 licenses to date.
The Street Commissioner was instruct
ed not to hire any street labor in excess
of Communication money collected from
taxes.
Council adjourned to Tuesday evening,
9th inst.
The original Little Liver Pills are DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets, and
are extensively initiated. They cure sick
and bilious headache. Private Govern
ment stamp with DR.. Pierces signature
druggists.
Mower County was well represented
at Spring Valley Decoration Day. The
Austin Cornet Band furnished the music,
and the papers speak we'll of it. The fol-
lowing members of the Band were present
Prof. W. Andrew; G. F. Brand; Jno. Sci
fert; A. Schredel; Jno. Schredel; J. J.
Hayes; H. G. Waldecker; Frank Bates;
VIM. Fisher; L. s. Mitchell; Ole Finhart;
Isaac Patchen; Johan Void; Will An
drew, Jr.
Brownsville was represented by the
greater portion of the members of Henry
Rogers Post No. II, G. A: r. Rev. G. s.
Beaulieu, chaplain of the Post, delivering
the grafton. Remarks we're also made by
Capt. A. J. Hunt, and an original poem
was read by Lieut.. Albert Swift. The
following is list Of the Brownsville Wis
itors:
Albert Swift, P. c., wife and daughter;
Alfred Lounsbury, s. V. c., and wife;
Chas. Gage, Q. D; A. J. Hunt, Adjt; N.
ris, 8; F. A. Carl, o. G; c. s. Beaulieu,
OAdPA0lu1 WIZ eAAU 0AoeSA ~. AZ oAAAG
ter, s. NJ; Geo. Church, Q. M. s., and
wife; 81. G. Hall and wife; w. S. Hall;
George Billiard, wife and daughter; Geo.
Curtis; w. w. Lamb and wife; 4. Sims
and wife; G. King; B. NJ. Carl; A. Rose;
J. M. Weiser; Miss Lille Ware; John
Woodward; F. W. Hall; Miss Amelia Col
Inns; Mrs. C. A. Warren; VIM. Snyder
and wife; N. F. Snyder and wife.
We are pleased to announce that the
celebrated Lindsey Comedy Concert Co.
will give one of their unrivalled entertain
ments at Jones' Hall, Saturday evening,
June 10th, on which occasion the follow
ing celebrities will appear: 80
Miss Alice Witherell, the only lady
clarionet playerin America, late of the
Beedle s. Prindle Pleasure Party.
John E. Masters, the greatest living facial
artist and comedian. -.s =. r.
Edw. E. Nickerson, late of the Boston
Ideal Opera Co., Americas greatest cor.
net soloist. $50
Frank F. Jones, the acknowledged song