Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-09-24


all of the most vital Importance in read
ing and singing correctly, and in making
the most Of our capabilities. His first
lessons yesterday morning were reve-
latiens OF vast Importance to all who at
tended. An exchange truly says: ellis
instruction is thoroughly analytic, physi
illogical and practically artistic. As Il
teacher he is philosopher, as a singer
an artist, and his assistant shares these
qualities with him."
The Prof. will give concert next Fri
day evening, at the close of the cUnven-
ton. The program will embOdy some of
the finest selections to be found anywhere
and will include instrumental as we'll as
vocal selections. Those who have heard
Prof. Lieb and Miss Williams, his pupil
and assistant sing, speak of their singing
with warmest words of praise. They are
just ly regarded and advertised as the best
vocal artists (tenor and s0prAno) in the
northwest
The tuition is as follows:
For all children under 49,. 90
If there are two from one family. Is each
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One Dollar will admit anybody as a spectator, and
also the Friday evening concert.
The lessons are given as follows: At 8
o'clock in the morning, and at in the
afternoon, for school children. To 9th
crs, at a. m, 3 p. m, and at 7:3O in the
evening.
MARRIAGE BELLs-A quiet but ele-
giant wedding occurred last evening at
the residence of w. w. Patterson, the
contracting parties being Frank II. Ster
ling and Miss Mabelle A. Patterson, one
of Austin's loveliest and most accom-
plished young ladies. Promptly at s
o'clock, the wedding party entered the
parlOr, where the marriage ceremony was
bride being dressed in IN elegant silk, af-
ter which the company were invited to
the dining room, where they partook of
a bountiful repast. The presents were
many and beautiful, among which were
Il china tea set, silver fruit dish, silver
pickle castor, and other articles of like
material, with beautiful specimens of fan
cy work, among which were noticeable u
hand painted table scarf, Gala lilies on
satin, painted tambourine, Il thread tidy
lined with satin, and other articles too
numerous to mention, not excepting green
backs. Mr.. and Mrs. Sterling have lived
in Austin from early childhood, well
known and beloved by all. and by pleas
on the day Of their nuptials. They will
make their home for the winter with the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. E. j. Phil
lips. The best wishes of numerous
friends for their future prosperity attend
them.
Henry Curtis, who has the contract
for grading the approaches to the new
south bridge, has the job nearly complct-
ed. The lot on the west purchased for
grading purposes, is pretty we'll ''scooped
out" The iron bridge has arrived and
will soon be put up. The sooner the bet
ter, as this bridge is needed for the accom-
mediation of the public.
List of letters remaining in the Aus
tin post Office for the 80 days ending
September 20, 1884:
Bacon, l. D. Bigelow, g. II.
Coady, j. Il. Dammek, Fred.
Flahcrty, John Hasslcr, Geo. II.
Laurie, Carrie Labar Mrs. Mary
Mead, Mrs. Ncttie Messer, II. NJ
Waters, Henry
r. p. Boyles, our enterprising restau-
rant man, is determined to be in the lead
in catering to the wants of the public.
He has just put in a new oven with ca
pacity of 100 loaves, and can meet all de-
mands made upon him for fresh sweet
bread. He has also a fine supply of eys-
ters, and can serve his customers in any
style and quantity.
Prof. Lieb is delighting the members
of his class with his instruction. TO some
of them, his teaching is like a new reve-
lation. We hope the parents will not
fail to attend, not only for the benefit to
be derived for themselves in reading and
singing, but to help them in assisting
and directing their children. Come out,
friends, you will not be sorry.
Burr Robbins has about 200 feet of
bill board on Mill street, north of G. A.
Pooler's, and about $50 feet on Bridge
street, south of r. churchman's, all
covered with flaming colored pictures
and advertisements of Burr Robbins
Grand Aggregation of Arenic Wonders. -
"A FRAUD.-Therc are good reasons
for believing that the Col. ]. w. Handle
ton who lccturcd in this city recently on
temperance, is fraud.
W-Other papers will be rendering the
public service by copying this.
We understand the Ira Jones property
has been sold to Wilkins & Smith and D.
B. johnson Jr. The price paid we have
not learned, but understand it was quite
low; rumor says $3,75O spot cash.
The schools Of Albert Lea have beer
closed on account of scarlet fever, which
is raging there to great extent r.
Thomas lost one child Sunday and an
other Monday from that disease.
Look at Mr.. Kings lovely tricot
cloths. He has them in the new shades,
and is Offering them at very low prices.
Gail and look at them before you make
your purchase of dress goods.
The members of the Ladies' Flora
Club are particularly requested to be pres
ent at a special business meeting, to b.
ho1 Of ho 7 Ill do
Sept. 80, at 4 p. m.
In the orange race ut the Skating
Rink last Thursday evening, Charley
Way carried off the first prize So, Viii
Morse, second, So, and Ed Minette, third
81.
Mrs. s. NJ. Boiler left for Chicag,
yesterday afternoon to purchase her fal
stock Of goods. which is to be the larges
and most complete in the city.
The first full grown circus and men
agerie of the season will put in an ap
pearance Oct. I'd. 1t is Burr Robbins
and it has a good reputation.
M. Wall, of Chautauqua county, N
Y, brother of Mrs. w. r. Wilkins, arriv
ed in Austin Thursday noon, just in tim
to take in our county fair.
The sociable connected with the Uni
versalist church will meet with Mrs. N
X. Noble, Tuesday evening, Sept Both
All are cordially invited.
The Episcopal sociable will be he!
Thursday evening, Oct. IS, with Mrs. c
S. Hildahl. All are cordially invited t
attend
Miss Jennie Short of this city la
taken charge of the Intermediate depar
ment OF the public school at Jackson.
j. A. Walters and wife are down fro1
Minneapolis making father and motht
Conger and9 oher friends visit.
-Court adjourned yesterday until nel
Monday, when court cases only will
considered.
Wheeler & Hawkins of St. Paul hay
dissolved partnership. N. Hawkins r
firing.
Remember Teachers Examination,
Leroy, commencing next Friday NOR
ing.
First and only frost of the seaso
of any account, last Saturday mornin
We regret to learn of the serious il
ness of III. HI. Kent.