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

friends OF Austin learning that there was
to be a donation at Norman Earps OF
Oakland, for Rev. G. D. Belden, conclud-
ed that they would be present and assist
at the ceremonies. Consequently dele
CATION of sixteen were on hand, and were
delighted with their reception and with
the evenings visit. A splendid supper,
an exceedingly social time, and the snug
little sum Of $25 in cash, was very graft
fving evenings work for the Oakland
people, and was certainly appreciated by
Mr. Belden.
F. P. Mcbride was induced to step
into his parlor New Years day by one Of
the Young scions of his household who
was Just too full for utterance, and his
eyes were Immediately 'sot,' begging
pardon for the expression, yes, "sot' on
an elegant upholstered easy-chair that
seemed to just fit into the corner. He was
finally persuaded to try its cushions, and
concluded it was made to order expressly
for "McBride the Grocer" The chair
was New Years present from MIR.
McBride's efficient and appreciative assis-
tants in his store.
Miss Emily II. Pratt of Milwaukee,
expects to arrive in Austin soon, and
organize class in music for the piano
and organ We all remember g. W. Pratt,
Miss Emily's father, as christian gentle
man and also as person OF more than
ordinary musical ability, who resided in
Austin some nine years ago. Miss Emily
has studied music in Chicago and Boston,
and having had five years experience in
teaching, she considers herself we'll quail
fed to take pupils, either as beginners or
as advanced scholars, and we do not hest
tate to recommend Miss Pratt to any
who may wish musical instruction.
j. A. Hart. of Varco, died last week
Thursday, Of consumption. He has been
u sufferer from this slowly wasting, yet
surely fatal disease, for several years.
He was man of many moral excellencies
and highly respected by his many friends.
He leaves behind wife and five children,
one son and four daughters Funeral
exercises were conducted by Rev. Spafford
last Sunday at Enterprise school-house.
4 short outline OF the life Of the deceased
may interest our readers: J. Allen Hart
was born in the town of Clayton. Jeffer-
son county, Y. v, Sept. 9th, le47; re-
moved to Shcboygan county, Wis, in
May. 1856 and again to Steele county,
Minnesota, in September, 1852. In Aug
ust, 1864, he enlisted III the service of the
L. S., in nth regiment Minnesota volun-
tccrS; was honorably discharged the fol-
lowing July. 1865. Married Miss ANA II.
Varco of Austin township, this county,
Feb, 18TH 1863 He was one of family
of twelve children, eight boys and four
girls. of whom there arc now living four
boys and one girl. A large circle of
friends extend heartfelt sympathy to the
deeply afflicted widow and fathcrless chill
dren.
The art exhibit at the studio of Mrs.
Holway, which continued from Wednes-
day through Friday, was really great
success and an agreeable surprise to many
of our citizens. The display exceeded the
expectations of every one, both in the
number of pieces displayed, and the quail
ity of work done. Neither Mrs. Holway
or her students expected to astonish the
visitors with productions worthy the
brush Of the old masters, or with delicate
tints and standings Of the more advanced
pupils of the Boston Art school of Design;
but they did mean to present d pleasing
arrangement of artistic studies that would
crafty and awaken more of an interest
IN this highest Of fine arts. Many of the
pieces were worthily complimented, by
persons whose judgment and good taste
we consider very satisfactory recon-
mendation for this, Austins first efforts
in art work.
Mrs. Holway and her pupils desire to
publicly express their thanks to all who
contributed to the success of the Art Ex-
hibit and especially Messrs. Ira Jones,
j. Solner and Frank Richards, who so
generously loaned many articles from
their stores which added much to the
beauty and comfort of the art rooms.
james Officer of Austin town, father
of Hon. W. H. Officer, died New Years
morning, of cancer. He had reached the
age of So. On account of his advanced
age he was little known in this city, but
was tenderly cherished by his children.
He was born May II, 1896, in Washing
ton county, Pa, and lived at his birth
place until seventeen years Of age. In
1918 he went to Muskingum county. Ohio,
living there until the fall Of 80, a term of
Sc years, when he came further west to
Vernon county, Wis, where he visited
one year, after which he moved to Now
err county, April Is, 1870, and since that
time his home has been among us. Aug
ust 9th, 1921, Mr.. Officer was married to
Miss Sarah Cr1mbaker, who now survives
him, and although the burdens of 81 win
tiers and summers have bowed her form
and deprived her of the vigor and elias
ITCHY of her youth, yet she is in good
health, and possesses Il mind unusually
clear for one Of her years. There are five
children-W. II. Officer of Austin, E. C.
Officer of Springvil}e, Wis, and Rose,
Mary and Melissa, three unmarried daugh-
ters. They are all at home and will be
present at the last sad rites of the dear
old father to-day. Funeral will take
place at 2 p. NJ, at Enterprise school
house, Rev. Spafford having the service
in charge. And so they pass away, one
after another, the beloved fathers and
mothers of Austin's sons and daughters.
The ''week of prayer" will be OBJ.
served by the churches of this city next
week in the usual manner. There will be
union services as follows:
On Monday evening, at the Congrega
tional church; on Wednesday evening, at
the Methodist church; on Friday evening,
at the Baptist church. On Tuesday and
Thursday evenings, there will be separ
ate meetings at each of the churches
All are cordially invited to these meet