Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-01-10

1T is no use to keep singing Il want to
be an angel" and keep the snow from six
inches to a foot in depth on the sidewalk
in front of your earthly home. No, you
must clean off the walks for the benefit
of the pilgrims who would pass your way
in comfort
Women should hold in especial re-
gard, Christmas. the day that did more to
raise them from dishonor to honor than
any other single day that ever dawned
upon this earth. Christmas day belongs
to home and all that pertains to the sacred
ness of the hearth.-Er.
Most human beings are supposed to
be the possessors of five natural senses.
Modern psychological science now adds
TRANSCRIPT adds the seventh, common
sense, and believes it to be full as neces-
sary as either of the first five.
The month January was named after
Janus the god Of good beginning. y
He is represented with key in his left
hand to show that he opens the beginning
and shuts at the end. In his right hand
he holds sceptre as sign that he con-
trolls the progress of every undertaking.
The popular hotel for the masses is
the Davidson House. 1t is most con-
veniently located. has good barn accom-
modations for teams, and is we'll kept.
The farmer or transient, who desires good
accommodations at reasonable price,
can do no better than patronize the
Davidson.
The Brownsville Baptist church on
Jan. 2, regained absolute possession of the
church property formerly owned by them,
and now own it without any debt or in
cumbrance. There will he more news
soon we learn. Rev. G. D. Belden will
preach there morning and evening unless
stormy, ON Sunday Jan. 81.
Chester Decker, son of Dea. J. S.
Decker, who has been employed by the
Railway Co. at GAINESVILLE, Clay county,
during the past season, arrived home the
Saturday before New Years. Chester, Il
boy but few short years ago, is now a
man in stature and demeanor. His APP
pearance indicates rugged health and pros
perity.
Marta Davidson celebrated his 10th
birthday last evening, and few young
friends were present to assist in the cere-
monies. This nephew of ours bids fair
to be giant; indeed, we doubt if there is
another 16 year old boy in the state who
will measure with him his six feet 81
inches in height; and he is no thin slab
either but we'll proportioncd.
The weather has been cold ever since
the New Year came in. s. C. Bacon has
kindly furnished us with the following
record Of the mercury every morning at
o'clock:
Sunday, Dec. 81, IL below Friday, Jan. 5, IS below
Tuesday. :, 20 Sunday, :, II
Wedncsdav,'' $40 :. Monday, IS, 20
PROT Rankin and Jean Sherwood
Rankin his bride, arrived in Austin Fri
day. They were met at the depot by
Chas. Squires, and invited to dine, with
other friends. at the hospitable home of
DR.. Squires and wife. Hearty congratu-
lations are extended from hosts of friends
to both husband and wife. They will be
found for the winter at the residence of
Rev. C. E. Wright.
Henry Jacobs is making closing
ont sale of all his ready clothing in
gents wear, AT COST. This sale includes
trunks, valises, SC. Mr.. Jacobs will also
make up goods to order, for the next 80
days, at reduced prices. He has large
stock Of the best cloths for suits, and more
arriving. Mr.. Jacobs employs none but
the best workmen, and guarantees perfect
fits and well-made garments.
1T will be seen by the Commissioners
proceedings that sections and 6. Aus
tin township, have again been attached
to Independent School District No. e.
This takes in Charley Carter A. E. Chris
tie, Mrs. N. E. Clark, Henry Baudler,
Rev. A. c. Reynolds and w. l. Brown,
and is the same territory which was set
out Of the district several years ago
through the influence of Mr. Garter.
THE WEATHER.-J. R. Webb of this
city has kept record of the weather since
Christmas-and it is cold one. Here it
is, as recorded every morning at o'clock
the thermometer having south exposure.
December Is, H. above January 2, l3o below