Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1883-01-03

Richardson took a little tilt New Years
day. We suppose they wished to show
their speed to their young mistress. Will
succeeded in managing them, and him
self and bride escaped injury.
The skaters and maskers were out
Monday night in full force on the skating
rink. The Union Band were to have fur
nished music, but the evening was sc
cold they were obliged to postpone theil
blowing for some future time.
The annual meeting of the Congrc
gational church will be held on Thursday
evening of this week at 7:30 o'clock
Every member Of the church, and Others
| interested in the welfare Of the church
are respectfully invited, and earnestly
requested to be present.
Mary WagncrMinch, who was mar
ried few years ago, and went to reside
in Madison Wis. died last week Wcdnes
day, leaving devoted husband, two little
sons, and an infant daughter one week
old Mary had a good many friends il
Austin, her childhood home.
The popular hotel for the masses is
the Davidson House. 1t is most con-
yeniently located, has good barn accom-
modations for teams, and is we'll kept
| The farmer or transient, who desires good
accommodations at a reasonable price,
can do no better than patronize the
Davidson.
-Ormanzo Allen has been having q
sort of set-to with the old-fashioned
| rheumatic" for week or two, and has
been unable to take foot and walkers
line" for his office Geo. f. Wilbour ran
i the morning and evening express, express
" for him, so that his duties Of Probate
Judge We're not interfered with
Our Little Ones is rare and valuable
monthly for the young readers of the
family. Its pages are finely illustrated,
and it is filled full Of charming stories,
and neither labor nor expense has been
spared to procure reading matter. instruc-
tive and amusing, that is adapted to the
comprehension of the little folks
The Ladies' Relief Society of Austin
is not dead. hut ready to work and give
Just as soon as they know of those who
need assistance. We hope, if any of our
friends learn of families who need assis-
lance. they will leave word with Oscar
Ayers, with Mrs. Geo. WiIbour the Prcsi
dent Of the society. or at this office
1T is said John Quincy Adams made
it rule to he on time TO a minute, and
only think of the hundreds of valuable
hours he must have lost while waiting
for other people. We never have time to
waste in that way, and we have learned,
we must confess, that the man who is
sometimes hchind-time is very welcome.
About twenty Of Austins charming
young ladies connected with Mrs. Hol-
ways art class. received callers at the
studio, on New Years Day, in a most
hospitablc manner. We were there, and
shall lay away the pleasant remembrance
with our ''souvenir napkin'-and hope to
see this step in the right direction con-
tinued.
The cards received. w. E. Richard
son was married Dec. 9th, at Delevan,
Wis, to Miss kathrina Won Swessmilch,
4 daughter Of the celebrated German
physician residing at that place. The
reception" is this wednesday, evening
at the residence of F. A. Richardson, and
a very pleasant evening is anticipated by
the large number of invited guests.
Mrs. Messcrsmith is now agent for
one Of the most perfect articles OF con
venience to every housewife we have seen
for many a day, 1t is a pillow sham
litter that works with the greatest pos
sible ease. In the wink of your eye, your
pillowshams are arranged for night or
day, and without fold or wrinkle Go
and see for yourself, and we know you
will buy.
VIM. Richards started Monday for
California. He will be absent about six
weeks, and will visit sister residing
near Santa Barbara whom he has not
seen for thirty years, and brother at
San Jose whom he has not seen for TWEEN
ty years. We wish him a prosperous and
pleasant journey, a good visit, and safe
arrival home
The Philadelphia Times is one of the
ablest papers in the country. 1t has
for several years stood in the front rank
among the newspapers of the Quaker
City We take pleasure in commenting
it to any of our readers who desire an
eastern paper Independent in politics,
full of the current, news Of the day, and
ably edited: Sea- advertisement in this
paper
-Diphtheria i. again in Austin, but we
think every possible precaution is being
taken to prevent the spreading of this
most dangerous of all diseases. There
have been three cases at the Scandinavian
Hotel. The building and premises have
been thoroughly disinfe cted and cleans
ed, and we hope Austin may escape with
out any further experience with this dis
ease this winter.
Henry Jacobs is making a closing
out sale of all his ready made clothing in
gents wear, AT COST This sale includes
trunks, valises, &c. 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 wcll-made garments.
We would like to know why Man
kato sends to Aurora, ILL.,, for full-blood
ed Holsteins when Austin, so near home
can furnish them. We read that $40(
was paid for COW and $3.50, for a calf
recently. Tell your folks, Mr.. Free Press
that we have some of the finest Holsteins
in the country for sale by A. V. Ellis Of
Evergreen Farm. We should never &C
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