Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-10

the public school library, was well at
tended. It was an exceedingly enter
tanning chapter of the colonial history Of
this country, of high literary merit.
Prof. Rankin introduced the speaker and
stated that he rendered his services with
out reward, except the satisfaction of
obliging an old friend and helping the
cause of education. OoGtonna Journal.
The book entitled Great Inventions
which is now being canvassed for in our
city by Mrs. ]. K. Sayles, is valuable
addition to the actual knowledge of the
world. The subjects treated are of uni
versal interest, and it is closely related to
the progressed civilization. It not only
instructs but entertains the reader. It
will be most valuable Christmas pres
ent for any friend. and Mrs. Sayles is
worthy the confidence and patronage Of
the citizens of Austin.
Last Thursday evening was an in
teresting occasion for the Congregation.
allsts Of Austin. The previous Sunday
had completed ten years pastorate of
Rev. c. E. Wright with this church.
The exercises were held in the church,
and there was full attendance of mem
bers. The evening program was very en-
joyable. On the following Sunday Mr..
Wright preached his commemorative SER
mon. We expect to give brief extract
from the sermon. but cannot do so until
next week. "
Miss Sena Hanson is doing well as
could be expected at the hospital in La
Crosse. She was relieved of a tumor of
thirty five pounds in weight, and the op-
Grafton seems to have been very success
full. Her recovery seems not only posi-
BILE but almost certain. Miss Hanson has
been resident of our city about eighteen
years, hence has many acquaintancesa and
friends who will gladly and thankfully
learn of her constant improvement and
the probability of her entirely recovering
her health.
Mrs. D. A. Lord had 9th birthday
recently, and last Tuesday a number of
her friends remembered its occurrence,
and duly celebrated it in person, taking
with them, beside other gifts, an elegant
pair Of gold-bowed glasses. Mrs. Lord
has hand that is always open and ready
for every good work; whether it be to as
sist the sick or give to the needy, she is
always ready to do herpart to the best of
her ability. She is also one of the pio-
neers of Austin, and we are glad her
friends remembered this occasion.
The Floral Club will hold Paper
Fair and Festival at Masonic Hall, Fri
day evening, Dec. 10Th. A supper, con-
sisting of oysters, cake, bread and butter
and coffee, will be served from $50 to
$50 p. m. Fancy articles, suitable for
Christmas, both useful and novel. will
be for sale during the evening. The
blowing of soap bubbles will be pleas
ant feature of the entertainment, which
the young people will enjoy, prize will
be given for the largest bubble blown.
Fresh candies will also be offered for
sale. Admission free. Tickets for sup-
per, IS cents.
-Sup't G. D. Belden, few days ago re-
seived long letter from Mr. Herbert H.
Mills, who was here for while about ten
years ago. For several years since 1876,
he has been preaching as a self-support-
ing Evangelist in s. Illinois, Kansas and
Missouri. he married year ago lady
formerly City Missionary of Quincy, III.
He is now in business in Chicago and do
ing well. His sister sailed as Mission
airy, two years ago, to Ramapatam, India,
and is the wife of DR.. r. R. Williams.
Mr.. Mills sends kind regards to old
friends here. His address is 929 West
Madison st., Chicago.
Paul G.. Lowell is said to be the name
of the man who stole J. H.. Hulett's tools
and Charley Coats fur robe Nov. 2d.
The property was recovered IN the town
of Sergeant, and the said man was ar
rested Thanksgiving Day at Independ-
ence, Iowa, by Chief Riley of this city.
This bad Paul had his examination. Dec.
5th and 9Th, before Justice Sheedy He
plead his own case, and with consider
able ability it IS said. If you don't be-
lieve it, ask Greenman, the opposing
counsel. Notwithstanding all, Mr.. Low
ell was incafcerated in Jail in default of
bail in the sum of $500, to await the
action of the Grand Jury. s.&
The jewelry store of Hayes Brothers
is attracting unusual attention now, as
they are constantly opening and arrang-
ing for display their fine and elegant
stock of Christmas goods, and If there is
any doubt in the mind of Christmas buy
ers as to what to select for lovely Christ
mas present, they certainly can have all
| doubts removed and satisfy themselves a,
this house. There may be larger, but
there certainly can be found no better,
stock of fine jewelry or of silver goods
than are now offered for sale at this
| house. If there is a husband OF wife who
would delight the partner of their joys
with an elegant watch, here you will find
something to suit; if an affectionate father
would especially delight an amiable
daughter, here you can find an exquisite
diamond ring, or pendant, or ear drops
that would, we know, bring tears of graf.
itude from the receiver. The only and
greatest danger is, you will see so many
things that you desire that before you are
aware of it, you will have ordered a
Christmas present for yourself. Don't
wait until Christmas is here to look fol-
your purchases, but buy now, and avoid
the rush, besides you will have the best
selection, and have time to decide. Re-
member that Hayes Brothers have large
variety of articles, both useful and fancy,
and hundreds of beautiful things are in
cluded among them.
-Merchaum pipes, finest tobaccos, and
the choicest cigars. at the old stand of
John Fisher, now kept by 8. A. Smith
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