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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
BROWNSVILLE.
decidedly cold.

Weather decidedly cold.
Friday evening we had some snow.
%. A. Sleeper is expected home this week.
ALL the latest styles in hats at Sleeper &
Sons.
Our roads are hardly in passable condi-
ton.
--latest styles in stiff hats, at Sleeper 4
Sons.
Prank Swift begins to look natural once
more.
Greeley sprague is going tout west in
few days.
Our sidewalks are in badly demoralized
condition.
james Weiser was in Austin nearly all
the past week.
The Milan Straw Co.'S agent "sauared &C.
counts here Saturday.
The singing school will be open on Tues
day and Wednesday nights.
The weather permitting, L. c. Gillett will
commence to press straw this week.
"A. H. Marsh has been quite sick the past
week, and is now confined to his bed.
Frank Stimson, wife and child, returned
home the past week from visit to Hamburg,
New York.
Mr.. Scribner, from Rutland, Iowa, has
arrived in town. and will occupy the Arson
Smith farm the coming summer.
Sleeper s. Sons have got 'em. Not the
measles, but a new stock of goods. which
will be sold very cheap. Go and examine
their goods, and be convinced that their
store is the cheapest place to trade.
Steve Smiths team got frightened at the
cars Saturday night, and took up the track
east Of the depot, and ran out on the trestle
bridge about thirty feet before going through.
One of the horses rolled over and fell about
eight feet into the water underneath the
bridge. The other stopped where he stepped
through, till a floor was made for him of
plank, and the engine, with a rope attached
to the horse, snaked him out all o. X.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
GRAND MEADOW.

Wheat, No. 2. $1.l0, oats. 33c.
"A. Langworthy has gone to Dubuque,
Iowa, to visit friends.
Mrs. Abner Hunt is quite i'll, and Abner
is also afflicted with neuralgia.
Mrs. Reese of Pleasant Grove, is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. Remington.
The social met at the residence of the
Hon. G. F. Greening on last Wednesday eve
ming.
Mrs. H. o. Hovda of Racine, was the
guest of Mrs. H. Moore on Wednesday Of
last week.
wills. Ranney is home from Lacrosse for
a short time to assist his father, who is unwell,
In the store.
Mrs. o. s. Swenson, of Sioux Falls, D. r.,
Is down on a visit to her relatives and many
friends In this place.
Mrs. J. F. Goodsell entertained number
of her friends at the residence of her parents
on Tuesday evening last.
Married, on Thursday last, at the resi-
dence of G. Cary, in Racine. Miss Ella Sky
hawk, to Mr.. Albert Hamlin.
Mr.. Robinson, of Pleasant Valley, is very
sick, and DR.. Remington pronounced his
disease cancer of the stomach.
Geo. C. Glow goes to Dexter on Wednes-
Uhy ~ kdhO VAAs AAAAC . paw AL AAON6SS "
Hyde's warehouse. Mr.. Hunt goes to Madi-
son, D. T.
&C. F. Greenings timers, Messrs. Stewart
and Hudson, are engaged in making 500 milk
cans to supply the demand caused by the
new creamery.
j. Stewart of Racine, had the good for
tune to capture wolf last week, and on
Thursday took the pelt to Austin to get the
bounty therefor.
The public were somewhat surprised to
learn that A. ]. Stewart and Ford Elliot had
exchanged residences last week. The ex-
change was completed and both parties nov
ed on Tuesday last.
-Messrs. Lowell Goodsell visited Spring
Valley one day last week and inspected the
Spring Valley creamery and drew
plans and specifications for the carpenters to
work by in building the Grand Meadow cream
cry.
j. D. Lesher returned from Kasson via
Rochester and Pleasant Grove on Saturday.
He reports new disease, called black
tongue, as sweeping of the inhabitants near
Pleasant Grove. He says physicians are
powerless to stay its ravages, and the patient
generally dies the third day. He says nearly
fifty deaths have occurred since it first made
its appearance. It IS not certain whether 1t
is CONTAGIOUS or not.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
A Wonderful Discovery.

For the speedy cure of consumption
and all the diseases that lead to it, such as
stubborn coughs, neglected colds, bron-
chitis, hay fever, asthma, pain in the side
and chest, dry hacking cough, tickling
in the throat, hoarseness, sore throat, and
all chronic or lingering diseases of the
throat and lungs, DIR. KINGS New DIS
CovERY has no equal and has established
for itself worldwide reputation.
Many leading physicians recommend and
use it in their practice. The formula
from which It is prepared is highly re.
commended by all medical journals.
The clergy and the press have compti-
mented it in the most glowing terms. Go
to your druggist and get trial bottle free
OF cost, or regular size for $500. For
sale by all druggists. 5
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE BY
| nVEQTTCENENT

~ ADVERTISEMENT.
Default has been made in the payment Of
the sum of seven hundred and twelve dollars,
which is claimed to be due. and is due. at the
date OF this notice, upon certain mortgage.
duly executed and delivered by Alfred smith.
Of July, A. D., 1915. and duly recorded in the
ONCE Of the Register OF Deeds, In and for
the county of Mower. and State of Minneso-
a. the 18th day la Ct AHE%s a. 2 @ at
page sos.
Said mortgage Is conditioned that If default
be made In any of the provisions therein con"
his assigns, or attorney. to declare the whole
amount thereof to be due. and pursuant to
said conditions, the whole amount secured
the sum Of eighteen hundred, hfty-three and
twenty one-hundreths l,o5320) dollars, 10
hereby declared to be due, and the said sum
no acton or IT
otherwise having been instituted to recover
the debt secured by said mortgage or any
Now therefore. notice is hereby given. that
by virtue OF q power Of sale contained in said
mortgage, and pursuant to the statute IN
such case made and provided. the said mort
e .ad
The north east quarter of section fourteen
N4), township one hundred and two 0oel.
county, and state of Minnesota. with the
hereditaments and appurtenances,
will be sold ut public auction to the highest
bidder, for cash, to pay said debt and interest,
and the taxes. ii any, on said premises, and
thirty (3O) dollars attorney fee ~ stipulated
in and by said mortgage in case OF foreclos-
ure, and the disbursements allowed BY law:
which sale will be made by the sheriff Of said
Mower county. At the ONCE of lafayette
French, in the city Of Austin, In said county
and state. ON Saturday, the LIST day OF April,
subject to redemption at any time within one
year from the day Of sale, a. provided by
law.
Dated at Austin, MIMI, Feb. 18th, A. D.,
1852.
- HORACE D. CLARK, NortsaSee.
LAFAYETTE FRENCH, Attorney for Mortgage.
- feb1S-7t
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
A 600. 90 Biblical Prize.

The publishers of Ruttedqe's Monthly
in the prize puzzle department of their
MontAly for March offer the follow
easy way for some one to make $4,000:
To the person telling us which is the
longest verse in the New testament Scrip
lures mot the New Revision) by March
10Th, 1883, we will give $4,000 in gold as
Il prize. Should two or more correct
answers be received the prize will be di.
vided. The money will he forwarded TO
the winner March 10Th, 1882. Those
who try for the prize must send 20 cts. IN
silver (no postage stamps taken) with
their answer, tor which they will receive
the April number of the Monthly, IN
which will be published the name and
address Of the winner of the prize, with
the correct answer thereto. Cut this out !;
it may be worth $4,000 to you. Address,
Kutledge Publishing Co., Euston, Pa.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
AaoauIey's ''Life Of Frederick tho
Gpoa$V

This is remarkable book for several
reasons. 1t is the story of one Of the
greatest military heroes and statesmen
of the world. 1t is written by an author
almost unrivaled IN literary power and
brilliancy. 1t is sold at price that will
certainly amaze almost any one-only
20 Cts, or if to be sent by mail, IS cts. II
Is the first book published by The Use.
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which attempts by lis Literary "Rebel-
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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Order of services at Christ Churc

Order of services at Christ Church
during the Lenten season of 1882.
Ash Wednesday, February ED, morn
ing prayer, litany and holy communion,
with sermon, at 1890 A. M, evening
prayer at 7P.M.
Wednesdays, evening prayer with lila
ny, at P. NJ. The class preparing for
confirmation will meet the Rector at the
church at 4 O'Clock p NJ.
Fridays, evening prayer and lttany,
with stated readings or short address.
Holy week, daily service, morning
prayer and li:any at 1880 A. NJ, evening
prayer and litanY, with short address on
the events of the week ut Z P. NJ, Except
Easter evening.)
Candidates for confirmation are re-
qucsted TO give their names to the Rec tor
as soon as practicable.
c. H. BEAuLEAu, Jr., Rector.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
To the Voters of thio CITY.
AusrYN MINI Fob 2O 1902

AUSTIN, MIMI, feO. ~, 1857.
At the urgent solicitation of the Hon. e. c.
Dorr, present Mayor Of this city-unsolicited
on my part-I shall allow my name to run for
the "ottice Of Mayor" he plegding himself to
support ME and do all in his power to place
me there. stated to him was in favor of
his re-electiou-he positively declines-giv-
ing as reason the increase of his business,
that he could or would not accept under any
the nomination, or would no
again serve. After consulting with most Of
the business men, I conclude to allow my
name to be presented to the voters Of this
city for Mayor. and, If elected, shall belong
to no clique or faction, but shall, with pride
devote myself to the further advancement of
this city, protecting the poor as well as the
rich; guarding with jealous eye, any at
tempt Of an increase Of taxes, SO that the de-
linQuent tax-list will show that Austin stands
pre-eminent over all the cities of this state.
Being large taxpayer is a SUFFICIENT guaran-
tee that no unnecessary taxes will be added
to the taxation Of this city, and 1t elected.
you will say, at the expiration Of my term,
that have administered the affairs Of this
city with credit to you and myself. have
the honor Of being your obi. servant,
Cot. J. II. MANs11ELD.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
LANSING.

LANSING.
Mrs. C. 8. Riker has a brother from Iowa
visiting them.
L. Hawley, ST., was in town last week.
Mr.. II. is in business at Faribault now.
"A good many of our Norwegian neigh
bors are leaving for Dakota to find new farms
and new homes.
The 'beautiful snow has again put in an
appearance in the shape of q genuine bliz-
zard. Let those appreciate 1t who can.
Il. A. Foote is rapidly improving. Was
able to be at depot Monday and look to his
business. A few more days and we hope to
see him fully recovered.
Next Friday night, 9th inst, there is to
be an oyster supper at Mrs. H. NJ. Foote'S.
the proceeds to 90 to Mr.. Rounce, the Con-
gregational preacher. Anthe friends of Mr..
Rounce are requested to be present and give
him good benefit. The principal Of our
school, Miss II. A. Campbell. has the matter
in charge. thereby assuring success. Go,
one and all, and have good time.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
QHERIFFS SALE.

BY virtue Of an execution, issued out of the
District Court for the Tenth Judicial District
in and for the county of Mower and State of
Minnesota, upon judgment issued and dock
etcd in said Court on the 18th day Of Novem-
Der, A. D. 1876, In q certain action wherein c.
Hardin, D. s. Hardin and A. P. Jamison
were plaintiffs, and Nels Thompson was de-
PENDANT, in favor of said plaintiffs, and against
said defendant; for the sum Of one h%1 9d re
l have on the l4th day OF February. A. D. 1852.
levied upon all the right. title and interest OF
the said defendant, Nels Thompson, to the fol-
lowing described real estate, viz: Sixteen
(l6) acres OF the south side of the southeast
quarter (A) of the northwest quarter C4) OF
section number ten (l0l in township number
one hundred and one uO1) Of range number
sixteen p6 west, situated, lying and being In
the town Of Adams Mower county Minnesota.
And will sell the same, or so much thereof as
may be necessary to satisfy said execution
and cost at the front door Of the court house.
in the city of Austin, in the county and state
aforesaid, on SATURDAY, the Sth day Of April.
A. D. 1882, at 10 o o'clock q. m. Of that day.
Dated February 18th, A. d. 1882.
H. B. COREY, Sheriff Of Mower county, MINI.
r. b. WHEELER, Attorney for Plaintiff:
feb227t
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
ROSE CREEK.

Nearly everybody has had the mumps,
and now the measles have been introduced.
The change in the weather has made
things look more like winter, besides giving
a change to the conversation Of some people.
"A Methodist quarterly meeting will be
held here this week. The presiding elder is
expected to be present, aud will probably re-
main during the week.
On the evening Of Feb. 18th, John Cronan
and Kate Casey, were united in the bonds of
matrimony. May their joys be many and
their sorrows few.
"A compositor changed a word in our
items for last week, so as to make the phrase,
Thought so drear," read Thought so dear"
1t may be due to our chir0graphy, though
we did not think it was OF the worst kind.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
elicate WOnln.

Cases of female weakness, delicate and
constitutions, and those suffer.
ing with stomach, liver and kidney com.
plants will find Electric Bitters speedy
cure. The sick aud Frustrated should re.
jolce that such reliable remedy is placed
within their reach. Health and happi.
ness will surely follow where Electric
Bitters are used. For sale by all drug
lists; price only fifty cents.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
G. M. Boehner,

Is in possession OF large and we'll sc.
lected stock of STAPLE DRY Goors.
HATS, Cars, SC. Tie goods are for sale,
and the public are Invited 10 inspect
thsm. No trouble to show goods and no
harm done if one occasionally calls who
does not purchase.
Remember, Mr.. Boehmer buys and
sells for cash; his rents and running ex.
penses generally are very low,-all Of
which enables him 10 sell goods at smaller
profits than manv ofhis competitors.
Don't forget the Place.. N. Boeh
mer's Main street. Austin. MINI.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

The Windsor House has new pro
prietor in MIR. A. Anderson Of this city
He will open the house to the public
Friday Of this week. The house is near
~ new, and will lie rcfurnished through.
out. The barn ls commodious, and will
accommodate the teams of his patrons.
Mr.. Anderson will personally superin
tend the house, and hopes TO merit good
patronage by fair dealing and strict at
tention to business. His shoe.shop, one
door west of the post.ofice, will run as
heretofore.
1t is with the deepest sympathy we
write Of the death Of Frank Howard, only
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Harlan W. Page OF
this city. After nearly two weeks Of the ex.
tremest suffering from tubercul:r menin-
gifts, frankie, last Thursday morning,
tell asleep; and although but eight years
of age, he gave the clearest evidence Vi
falling "aslecp in Jesus" that "blessed
sleep" He was child Of rare intellec.
,ual promise, mature and thoughtful far
beyond his years. His short life, so full
Of suffering, so full of patience and resig-
nation, seems to US now but the dream of a
moment, yet we believe it has not been
lived ia vain. May we be able, through
faith, 10 see beyond this sorrow, beyond
the draining of this bitter cup, drawing
from these hours of suffering brighter
surer hopes stronger faith and confidence.
And while. with tears, we sit in the shadow
by,this new made grave, may We hear the
voice Of whispering angels saying frankie
is not here but gone before.
Teachers Association, at Austin, Sat
urday, Feb. rs, l p. M, r. E. Crane, Vice.
President:
Following is the program:
School Government, Prof. Rankin.
Patrons visiting schools, George Rob.
ertson.
A class exercise in spelling, Miss r. r
Campbell.
Economy in teaching, J. H. Voigt.
Punctuality, Miss Lora Vaughn.
Gvmnastic exercises, E. SerDson.
Rhetorical exercises, Milton Bowers.
A class exercise in Primary Reading,
Miss Hattie Lambert.
Music in Public Schools, Miss Minnie
Patterson.
Question Box.
Short contributions to form a "paper,"
are earnestly solicited from all teachers
Of the county, addressed to Eugene Sum.
my, at Austin, as early as the 22d inst.
Association at Leroy, Saturday, March
4, p. M, G. w. Hall. President.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
"Female Complaints"

DIR. r. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y: Dear
Sir-l write to tell you what your Fa-
vorltc Frcscrip,ion'' has done for me. I
had been a great suff.rer from female
complaints, especially "dragging down.
for over six years, during much of the
time unable 10 work. l paid out hun
dreds Of dollars without any benefit till /
took three bottles Of the "Favorite Pre-
scrip:ion," and never had anything do
me so much good in my life: advise
every sick lady to take it. Mrs. Emily
Rhoads, McBrides. Mich.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Henry Jacobs,

Is one of our leading and oldest Mer-
chant Tailors. AT his store can
he found rs fine an assortment of cloths
for autumn and winter garments as the
city boasts of, aud Mr.. Jacobs attends
personally to the measurement and the
cutting of az his garments, and satisfac-
ton is guaranteed to all who favor him
with their patronage. We commend him
10 all in search of ready made, or gar
mcnts to measure. Mill street.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

THE sociable under the management
Of the ladies Of the Congregational church
is to- night, at the Presbyterian church.
Everybody invited, aud all guaranteed a
good supper and good time, for rs cents.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

A RENovAT1Ne REMEDY is ~ be found
in Burdcck's Blood Buffers. AS an anti
dote for sick headache, female weakness,
billiousness, Indigestion, constipation,
and other diseases OF q kindred nature,
these blt,ers are invaluable. Price $l.OO.
Sold bv DOrr & Void.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

A BUSINESS change at tue cent store
that means an increase in capital and a
larger stock Of goods. What We buy for
bargain we sell for bargain. Come
and see US.
H. r. SMITH s. Co., Red Flag.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Surend tho Good News,

As family medicine and tonic, there
is no remedy at present giving such uni.
versal satisfaction. aud etfectiDg SO many
astonishing cures, as Electric Bitters.
Our druggists report lively demand for
them, at times being unable to supply the
many calls. All bilious attacks, stomach,
liver and kidney complaints, diabetes and
gravel, readily yield to their curative
qualities. Sold by all druggists, at fifty
cents per bottle. 4
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22
Wasn't She Cute.

She knew it was necessary to be beauti-
full to be attractive. She knew health
gave beauty a peculiar charm, therefore
she made free use of Browns Iron Bi,ters
and her captivating smile seemed like IA
beam Of sunshine; her eyes were bright
and sparkling, and her skin, oh, twas
most wondrous fair! Well worthy of a
trial is this valuable medicine by all our
lady Reconsideration Paper.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

SUPPER will be served at the Presby-
,erlan church Ivy a few Of the ladies of
the Congregational church, Feb. 22d.
from 6 till 8 O'Clock. The public are
respectfully invited to come and get their
supper. The bill Of fare will consist OF
the following articles: White bread,
brown bread, pork and beans, cold meats,
pickles, cheese, coffee and tea. Tickets,
Is cents.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

8. G. OLSON has now on hand a
large assortment of burial cnskets at
prices within the reach of all. In turni-
ture of all kinds, has large assortment,
and defies competition. South side of
court house square.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1882-02-22

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