Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-10-15
g. B. southwick Of Milton Junction,

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Wis, representing several farmers who
desire to secure farms in Southern Min.
nesota, visited Austin and vicinity last
week. He made a critical examination
of the soil, general lay of the land, and
marketing facilities, He expressed him
self as we'll pleased with the general ap
pearance Of things, the liveliness of Aus
tin, with its peerless courthouse and fine
stores; the splendid stock and superior
grazing capacity of the country. Mr.
Southwick said he had travelled in severa
states and territories but had seen nc
country which compared favorably will
this.
"A very pleasant event occurred las
Wednesday at the home of Mr.. A. P. Nc
Bride, miles northwest of Austin, in thu
marriage of his daughter, Anna, to Mr.
William Hengstler, of Winona. The Ger
emony was performed by Rev. G. E
Wright, in the presence of a select com.
pany of relatives and friends. The bride
is held in high esteem by all who know
her as young lady Of fine character, ane
unusual mental gifts. She has recently
graduated from the State Normal Schoo
at Winona with honor Mr.. Hengs,ler is
first assistant train dispatcher at Winona
for G. & NV. R. R, W. & St. P. divi
sion. Mr.. and Mrs. Hengstler will carry
with them to their home in Winona the
best wishes of their numerous friends.
RAILROAD ITEMs.-We understand
the new depot in Waltham has been To-
Gated on the SWt of the Sci of Sec. g.
which is about one mile south of the
former location on Bolio's farm.
An Iowa exchange understands that
the mile of road between Mona and Lyle
will be built this fall, and that work will
commence this week.
Another Iowa exchange says 100 Cal
loads of ties for the Mimi. & N. W
r. R., have been shipped to Austin where
they will remain until spring opens.
The grading north of this city is nearly
completed to the crossing of the S. M
r. r.
The Commissioners to appraise the
real estate taken for right of way through.
out Mower county, have completed thei1
work and filed their report.
-Nine-tenths of the singers of our city
can speak the English language pretty
well, but when they attempt to use
this language in song, they make
wretched work of it indeed. Their dis
torted vocal utterances are shapeless and
soulless, wholly devoid that ncatness
and sweetness which they should gain by
being clothed in song. These slovenly
habits of singing English, are contracted
IN childhood, and confirmed in later
years, for the simple reason that the chill
dren have simply taught themselves to
sing, and have never had competent
teachers to correct their bad habits.
Prof. Leib makes a speciality of this kind
OF work. He knows how to put soul in
to his own music, and succeeds remark
ably well in training his pupils to do So.
lie teaches the children how to sing in
pure unstrained tones; how to open their
mouths; how to speak their vowel sounds
openly and purely. Parents of Austin
should not underestimate this early vocal
training of their children. He should
have fifty children for his next class.
When vocal teacher of such experience
and acknowledged ability visits our city,
we should be quick to recognize it, and
avail ourselves of the benefits of his ex-
cellent training.