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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-03-19
ST. PATRONS DAY.

What rich historical associations, what
inspiring "reminiscences, what hallowed
personal recollections, cluster around the
name of Ireland's patron saint, who is
this day celebrated wherever the scat.
tered Irish race are distributed on the face
of the earth H. p.
1t is great mistake to suppose, as is
quite common with many people, that
Saint Patrick is historical myth. He is
a well-recegnized parsonage in history,
having been born in the latter part of the
fourth century, and became missionary
Of the Christian church for Ireland, where
his labors are brought down to us in re-
liable records, where his lovely character
made a lasting impression upon the PEG.
pie, and where the aroma of his self sacri.
ficing life and noble deeds fingers to-day
among an affectionate and appreciative
people. .
Long may the name, and the day, and
the memory of good Saint Patrick live in
the hearts of the Irish race, and long may
it hold its place in the heart of the world
Upon each recurring anniversary Of his
birth may the halo that encircles his bles.
sed character shine with an added lustre
at the recital of his bene6cent services fol
! God and for humanity; and never may
the sun cease to rise upon joyous, hope.
full, inspiring Saint Patricks Day in the
morning"
The day was celebrated in Austin will
great zest. The weather was most favor
able, the sun shining brightly, and tn.
streets, though wet, were free from mud
The procession which paraded the street.
(after hearing mass at St. Augustine
church, under the leadership of ]. J. Fur
long, and accompanied by the I'd Regi
mental band. was very creditable il
numbers and appearance. 4 bountifu
dinner and supper were spread in The
Mcclellan block, and numerously attend
ed. In the evening q large crowd filled
the room, and were RECALLED with music
and other entertainments. Everything
conspired to make the occasion pleasant
land the celebration q success.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-03-19

ordered to be paid:
Thomas Riley, Chief Police, services Feb.$5O 90
NJ Greenman, City Atty, do IL so
II Griffith, City Recorder, do rs 90
Nick Kolle watch and care lampsdo 80 90
Patrick Geraghty, sundry labor. ...... 1. 6
Thos Dugan. steward H. s. L. Co., year "A 90
A. Dickerson, 3 mo rent room, H. & Leo. IL 90
D. NJ. THOMPSON, coal council rOOm... ID As
Dorr s. w, supplies for street lamps, Feb. 10
NJ K Noble j. 2. fees .... 95
r. Griffith, 6 mos. supplies for office. 49,. II
Y. Riley, boarding prisoners in city JAIL. 7 "A
Johnson & Smith, repairing pumps..... Is
= %
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-03-19
THE OLD SETTLERS OF MOWER

The meeting called for last Saturday at
the Fleck House was attended by the
following named old settlers, all of whom
settled in Mower county in 1856 and 1857,
except J. B. Yates who is 'tfifty- fver':
Thomas Gibson, Lansing.
VIM. Rutherford, Lansing.
J. K. Strever, Austin town.
J. T. Sargent, Austin City.
J. B. Yates, Austin City.
c: H. Davidson, Austin City.
Thos. Varco, Austin town.
J. s. Decker, Austin town.
Andrew Gemmel, Austin town.
Francis heller, Udolpho.
Zalmon Ames, Red Rock.
Cyrenas Ames, Red Rock. 49,.
On motion, Thos. Gibson was elected
chairman, and G. H. Davidson secretary.
On motion, committee Of five was ap-
pointed to make all the necessary prelim-
mary arrangements for general meeting
of the old settlers Of Mower county who
settled in the county in and prier to the
year 1858. The committee IS as follows:
Thomas Gibson, chairman, Lansing.
G: II. Davidson, Austin City.
ThOs. Varco, Austin town. f.
Hon. John Frank, Leroy. ;-~@
Judge G. j. Felch, Racine
The meeting then adjourned, subject
to the call of the chairman of the com
m ittes.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-03-19
Samson's Legs and Locks.

When Delilah clipped off Samson's
locks that mighty athlete at once became
as "other men," If it could be proven
that the possession Of luxurant hair
would enable men to tear open liens
jaws, Hiscox & Co. would be driven wild
in the effort to supply enough of Parker's
Hair Balsam TO meet the demand. As it
is the Balsam prevents your hair from
falling out, and restores the original color
if faded or gray. Besides it is q great
addition to the toilet table simply as a
aressinr
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-03-19


DB:smiih use room Mar.elcction "a wd g
The oo%ns bills we're DO fefe sS Go f.
Woodsum, lumber, $$o.ei, to Committee
on Bills.
Jos. CARED, Chas. Teeter, NJ. Teeter,
witnesses, $1.A each; J. H. Makepeace,
John Owens, and J. Levy, jurors, SOC each,
to Committee on Judiciary.
REPORTS OF OFFICERS.
Annul report J. II. Patterson. City
Treasurer, for the fiscal year, 1883, show
ing total receipts 1921, 734. So, City Orders
paid, 19,3S9.34, balance in Treasury, 3d.
1852, was presented, together with the
paid City Orders. report published in
the TRANSCRIPT, corporation paper, last
week. And accompanying was report
from Committee on Finance that they
had examined the statement of the re-
ceipts and the returned paid orders, and
be correct Reports accepted and ordered
on file.
Annual report Of Street Commissioner
Patrick Geraghty, on street taxes, show
ing taxes worked out, 1877 taxes commit
ed, 81, total, 1884, Collected for commit
ed taxes, Sill. Paid for teaming and
men, Sill. Accepted and ordered on
file.
Report N. K. Noble, j. P, with Treas
urers receipt for IS. %, for fines collected,
and report L. N Griffith, j. p, with
>Treasurer's receipt for!$32. IS, for fines col
lected were accepted and ordered on file.
Report of Chief of Police Riley, ar
rests in February: 3 selling liquor to mi
nors, 2 drunk. Accepted and ordered on
file.
City Recorder reported a summary OF
the receipts and expenditures for the
fiscal year 1888. Accepted and ordered
published. [See same in another col
umn.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
Alderman Hall, of Committee on Judi
ciary, reported upon sundry referred pa.
pers as follows: That report Chief Police
arrests to Feb. 1, was correct that re.
ports L. N. Griffith, J. P. fines collected
in November, December and January
were correct; accepted and reports order
ed on file. That bills l.. N. Griffith
j. P. fees, December, $50, January
$3.50, were correct. Accepted and bill!
ordered to be paid.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS.
The Council entered upon the consider
alton Of purchasing of a strip OF lane
about 10 feet wide on the north of the ap
proach to Bridge street bridge, extending
from River street to the river, at the prize
of $50. Referred to City Attorney ant
Recorder to contract for and procure /,
good and sufficient deed,
On motion. the City Recorder wa
instructed to look up the matter O.
the taxes under contract with L. N
Griffith. for the lot occupied by the City
Jail.
And the Council adjourned
ROBERT GRIFFITH, City Recorder.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-03-19

fully resolved to diligently enquire after
the truth, and boldly act upon the facts.
as they shall appear to you from the evil
dence, and impartially apply the same
to the law as you shall find the
same in the statutes of tho State; bear
ing in mind that the responsibility of de-
Gliding who shall be prosecuted at this
term of Court for the commission of
crime, rests entirely with you.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-03-19

LANSING REPoRT.-E. G.. Shepard,
principal: Lizzie Lyons, Bessie Soule,
Nora Miller, rank 1st, standing 98; Mabel
Vaughan, Gertic CARL. rank I'd, standing
81; John Honeywell, Michael Miller,
rank Sd, standing "a. Lower room, Miss
A. Padgett, teacher: Peter Gallagher,
rank list, standing 1854; Edwin Rolph,
rank I'd, standing "a Leman Vaughan,
rank Sd, standing 90.
We were glad to meet in our sanctum
the following named friends from out
side of town who are inattendance upon
court: S. Bostwick of frankfort, J. D.
Allen of Leroy, w. w. Ranney Of Grand
Meadow, G. Weber of Taopi. P. A.
Peterson of Udolpho, John Thompson Of
Lansing, ]. Mcknight of Leroy, Bur
dette Thayer; of Spring Valley and G.
w. Phillips of Marshall. 5
F. D. Underwood, Superintendent o.
the Southern Minnesota Division, is out
with circular giving list of surgeons
at the prominent towns on the line who
are to be called in all cases of persona
injury to employees. passengers or others
DR.. O. w. Gibson is the appointee fol
Austin. The appointment is good one
DR.. Gibson being we'll read, expert.
enced and successful practitioner.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. NJ. Ober were mos
agreeably surprised q few evenings sine.
upon the occasion of their china wedding
A goodly number Of friends were present
though we know they were not all there
for Mr.. and Mrs ODER are held in higl
esteem by their many acquaintance il
this city. We wish these friends man.
other wedding anniversaries. Yes, may
they live to celebrate both the silver an,
golden wedding day
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-03-19

SOME DOUBT THE B1BLE-And the
motive Of its authors, but none who have
used them doubt the efficacy of Burdock
Blood Bitters. This splendid blood tonic
is without peer. Sold by Dorr & Void.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-03-19
FINE FARMS FOR SALE.


4Se in Acres dmp
Tcw& homR barn
cultivation Small atme fenced wnhw Ony
0 %
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
To Saloon Keepers.

list. Can it be right for me to derive
my living from that which is spread
ing disease, poverty, and premature
death through my neighborhood How
would it he in any similar case Would
it he right for me To derive my living
from selling poison, or from propagat-
ing plague and lcprosy around me
ID. Can it he right for me to derive
my living from that which is debasing
the minds and running the souls of my
neighhOrs How would it he in any
other case ? Would it lac right for me
to derive my living from the sale of
drug which produced misery or mad
ness which excited the passions and
brutalized the mind, and ruined the
souls of my fcllow-men
3D.. Can il bc right for me to derive
my living from that which destroys
forever the happiness of the domestic
circle-which is filling the land with
more dcplorablo than that of widows
and orphans
4th. Can it he right for me to derive
my living from that which is known to
be the cause of ninc-tenths of all the
crimes which are perpetrated against
society7
9Th Can it be right for me to derive
my living from that which accom-
plishes all these at once, and which it
does without ceasing?
9th. Do you say that you do not
know that the liquor which You are
selling will produce these results Do
yOu not know that nine hundred and
ninety nine gallons produce these eff
fects for one that is used innOcently ?
| ask then:
9TH. Would it be right for me to sell
poison on the ground that there was
one chance in a thousand that the pur-
chaser would not die of it,
oth. Do you say that you are not re-
spOnsible for the acts of your neigh
horsP Is this clearly so ? Is not he
who furnishes murderer with weap-
on considered an accomplish
If these things he so-aud they are
so, who can dispute I'll ask You, my
respected fellow citizens, what is to
be done Let me ask is not this trade
altogether wrongG Why then should
we not altogether abandon it Ifanv
man think otherwise, and choose to
continue it. | have but one word to
say My brother, when You order a
cargo of Intoxicating drinks. think how
much misery you are importing into
the community. As you store it up.
think how many curses you may be
heaping together against yourself As
you roll it ont of your warehouse.
think how many families each cask
will ruin. Let your thoughts then re
vert to your own fire-side. wife. and
your little ones, then look up ia Him
who judgeth righteously, and ask
yourself, my brother, is it right =
president Wayland.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
sleeping Together.

Somebody has said that more quar-
rels occur between brothers, between
sisters, between hired girls, between
clerks in store, between apprentices in
mechanics shops, between hired men,
between husband and wives, owing to
electrical changes which their nervous
systems undergo by lodging together
night after night under the same bed
clothes, than by any other disturbing
cause. There is nothing that will so
derange the nervous system of Il person
who is eliminative in nervous force
than to lie all night in bed with another
person who is absorbent in nervous
force. The absorber will go to sleep
and rest all night; while the elimi-
nator will be tumblihg and tossing,
restless and nervous, and wake up in
the morning fretful, peevish, fault
finding, and discouraged. No two per-
sons, no matter who they are, should
habitually sleep together. One will
thrive and the other will lose.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
The Temperance Question in
Politics.

Alcohol is already in politics re
fer not to the sporadic efforts Of de
tached sections of the country, such as
have been familiar to the country for
the past fifty years. but to broad and
general movement among the masses
of the American people, which, in my
belief, will not cease until the traffic IN
intoxicating liquors is prohibited by
both state and national law. What
ever the final issue of the struggle, the
immediate future will surely witness
the hottest political battle that has
ever been fought. When we consider
that the continued existence of a vast
industry involving at least one billion
dollars, or one-iifticth part of the CAPT
tai of the country, depends upon the
result, it is at once manifest that moth
ing in our peaccahlc history has par
alleled the conflict that is upon u.s.
Senator Blair in North American Re
view
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
A Curious Calculation.

What is a billion The reply is
very simple--a million times a million.
This is quickly written, and quicker
still pronounced but no man is able
to COUNT it. You may count 100 OF l7O
in minute but let us even suppose
that you may go as far as TWO hundred ;
then an hour will produce 10000, a
day 100000, and year, OF 365 days,
l05, 100000. Let us suppose now that
Adam, at the first beginning of his ex-
istence, had begun to count, and had
continued to do so, and was counting
still, he would not, even now, accord
ing to the usual supposed age of our
globe have counted near enough. For
to count million times a million
would require 9,5l2 years, "a days, 5
hours and 30 minutes.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
Respect Due TO wives.

Do not Jest with your wife upon a
subject in which there is danger of
wounding her feelings. Remember
that she treasures every word you
utter. Do not speak of great virtues
in another mans wife. to remind your
own of a fault. Do not reproach your
wife with personal defects, for if she
has sensibility, you intiict a wound
difficult To heal. Do not treat your
wife with inattention in company it
touches her pride, and she will not re
spect you more or love you better for
it. Do not upbraid your wife in the
presence of third party; the sense
of your disregard for her feelings will
prevent her from acknowledging her
fault. Do not attempt to entertain
your wife by praising the beauty and
accomplishments of other women. If
you would have a pleasant home and "a
cheerful wife, pass your evenings IN
der your own roof. Do not be stern
and silent in your own house and re-
markable for sociability elsewhere
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
IdIeness not Happiness.

The most common error of men and
women is that of looking for happiness
somewhere outside of useful work Ii
has never yet been found when thus
sought, and never will he while the
earth stands and the sooner this truth
Is learned the better for every one. Ii
you doubt the proposition, glance
around among your friends and ac-
quaintances, and select those who APP
pear to have the most enjoyment in
life. Are they the idlers and pleasure
seekers, or the earnest workers? We
know what your answer will be. OF
all the miserable human beings it has
been our fortune OF misfortune to
know. they were the most wretched
who had retired from useful employ
ment to enjoy themselves while the
slave at his enforced work, or the hun
CRY toiler for bread, were supremely
happy in comparison.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
STATE MILITIA DRILL.

These officials were present at the
annual meeting of commissioned Off
GERS for instruction and drill at Bur
lington last Thursday: Gov. Barstow,
Lieut.. Gov. Pingree, Col. Mead, Gen.
Brigade Commander l.. q. Kingsley,
Adjutant aud Inspector-G T. 5.
Peck, Majors Wood and Merrill, Col.
W. l.. Greenleaf, Lieut.. Col. j. J.
Estey, Adjutant NJ. ID. Greene, Quar-
ter-master w NJ. Smith, COmmissary
Edward Z .Greenleaf, Surgeon Chas. F.
Branch, Provost Marshal X. j. Cotfey
Chaplain Howard F. Hill, Regimental
Inspector A. A. Hall, A. b. Harley,
sergeant major mon comissioned)
Col. Greenleaf gave the opening adj
dress, speaking generally Of the requi-
sites of good soldier. Lieut.. A. a,
Hall gave an excellent address on "Mil-
itary law and its application to the Ma
tional Guard Lieut.. H. E, Tutherly
of the U. 5. A. delivered an address on
"Guard Duty" Aside from these ad-
dresses there was the usual instruction
and drill, including guard mount.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
Daniel Pratt on Smoking.

Passing recently through the rich
gloom Of a railroad smoking ear and
noting the filthy areas between the
seats our memory reverted To a college
incident in Yale years ago in which
Gen. Daniel Pratt was the central
figure. a party of a dozen Yale boys
decOyed the General to a small dormi-
tory room and mounted him on a chair
for a speech then they each took out
a pipe and i'll few moments the dusky
room seemed like chimney of Tarta-
rus. At last the General dropped a
sneeze, checked his eloqueuce abruptly
and exclaimed: Gentlemen, your
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
Stripped Naked in the snow.

A priests reckless bitterness of
speech has resulted in peculiarly
atrocious outrage at Corning, .. A
druggist named McDavitt, al lrishman
and a Catholic. had Father O'Boylan
arrested a couple of weeks ago for per
hitting a wheel of fortune at the Cath
Ollie church fair. The community has
since divided on the issue, and good
deal of bitterness had been displayed
on both sides. Instead of counselling
moderation and Christian meekness,
the priest used his sacerdOtal office
Sunday to bitterly denOunce McDavitt
from the pulpit as "a villain and a
murderer" The effect, whether IN
tended or not, was to arouse his ignOr-
ant Irish congregation to the highest
pitch of reveDgeful excitement. They
left the church vOwing vengence, and
in the evening a party of them went
to McDavitt's store and forced him at
the muZZle of revolvers to follow them
bareheaded and coatless i'll binding
snow-stOrm. They took the poor fell
low about a mile from town, stripped
him naked, and thus left him in the
storm, after making him swear upon
his knees that he would never enter
Corning again. The bitterness in
Corning has been increased Oh both
sides almost to the point of open war
fare, and it is feared that more blood
shed may result from the priests in
cendiary utterances. McDavitt has
been heard from in "a neighboring town
in a sad condition from his shameful
treatment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
Burdette's Advice 10 Young
Men.

No, my boy, no man ever yet reaped
"A harvest of No. wheat from a sowing
of wild oats. Oh, yes you can pillow
the oats under and put i'll a crop of
wheat later, and you may get splen-
did crop, too but even then the wheat
won't grade so high because the oats
will get mixed in with it. And when
you thresh, it will take more time and
winnowing and cleaning to grade the
wheat up, ten times over, than it would
to have put the twenty-year lot in
wheat in the first place. Missed lots of
fun Cert. And he-e-e-aps Of grief,
too, my boy, he-e-aps of grief r.
j. Burdette.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13

The seven year old daughter of H.
NJ. Jordan, of Greensboro has just COM
pleted ''crazy quilt containing 454j
pieces. She is now recovering.
The new board of directors of the
Vermont and Canada railroad company
met in Boston the 26th ult., and organ
lied by the election of John l.. Mason
of Richmond as president and VIM. g.
Shaw of Burlington as clerk and treas
urer.
The very latest news in Que or two
Vermont papers is that There is Il
prospect of the removal to Rutland OF
the Vermont Conference Seminary,
now located at Montpelier" This state
ment is as sanguine as an adventist
prophecy and as absurd Christian
Messenger.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
A. We Forgive.

How few there are who would thus
deal with me tomorrow as ! have this
day dealt with others, . those To
whom | was harsh, and from malice or
to show my own superiority exposed
their failings; others to whom from
pride or dislike | refused to speak,
one have avoided another | cannot
like because he or she displeases me
| will not forgive-tO whom | will not
show any kindness $3.50.
And vet, let us never forget, that
sooner or later, God will do unto us
even as we have done unto them
From Gold Dust.
"HE CARRIES THEM Up HILL" The
other day the children were learning
the Twenty third Psalm, and We were
talking about the Good Shepherd, and
how he takes care of the sheep and the
little lambs, and impetuous Mamie,
eager to speak her one thought, said
rapidly:
ale feeds them, and drives away the
lions and bears
eyes" said Tiny thoughtfnlly, land
he carries them up the hill"
"He carries them up the hill The
words went to my heart with a
strength aud sweetness the little
speaker had not dreamed of. Often,
often since, their music has thrilled
through my tired soul like an echo of
the angels song.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13

Don't forget the dust bath for the
hens. This is made by mailing together
four boards in the form of IA square.
No bottom is needed Place in a sunny
corner and fill with fine dry loan OF
road dust, with an extra barrel full to
use when needed. There is nothing
equal to good dust bath to keep the
hens free from lice. If they are very
lousy a bushel of wood ashes may be
added to the bath
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1884-03-13
Vick's Floral Guide.
e. r. & n. K. lDE.

For 1894 is an Elegant Book of $50 pages Colored
Plates of Flowers and Vegetables, and more than
1000 Illustrations of the choicest Flowers. Plants
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The Floral Guide will tell how to get and grow
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