Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-04-23
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We are glad to learn that the c., M.
& St. P. R'y Co. will probably put on
another passenger train each way be-
tween La Crosse and Sioux Falls. The
additional train to be added about May
LIST. 1t is probable that the train going
i west will arrive here about five in. the
morning and going east late in the after
noon or evening, thus making day train
on the west end of the road and a night
train on the east end, whereas the pre-
is done, and there seems to be no doubt
OF it now, it will add greatly to the con-
yenience of the travelling public.-Albert
Lea Enterprise.
The Grand Meadow Record pretends to
have private information from Supt.
Underwood that there is no truth in
the above. However, there is evidently
some change soon TO be made in the run
ming of the regular train.
The ANDREWS OPERA COMPANY
Lovers of good music enjoyed rich
treat, last week, in the entertainments
presented before the citizens of Austin
by the Andrews Opera company. Friday
evening, they gave the opera ''Girofle,
Girofla," at Jones' hall. and on Saturday
evening, "Chimes of Normandy" in the
McClelland block. All the parts were
splendidly rendered; and the singing was
exceptionally fine. Not the least pleas
ing feature of the visit of this troupe,
was the uniform courtesy and affabllity
of it's members. Owing to unpropitious
circumstances, the audiences which at
tended the operas were not as large as
their merit deserved, bat we do not hest
tate to predict that another visit of the
troupe to our city under more favorable
surroundings would be literally patren-
lied by our citizens.
ODD FELLOWS ANN1vERsARY.- Next
Friday afternoon and evening is the ap-
pointed time and the Odd Fellows Of
Albert Lea, Owatonna, Preston, Spring
Valley. Cresco, Northwood and Leroy
are expected to be largely represented in
this city. Austin Lodge No. 20, will
march to the depot Friday noon, and
meet the visiting lodges and brethren, re-
turning with them to Odd Fellows hall,
where short session of the Lodge will
be held, In the evening, at courthouse
hall, the chief address will be delivered
by Rev. W. E. Stanley of this city. 1t is
expected that Rev. o. Williams of Farm
ington will also address the brethren.
The citizens of Austin generally are in
vited to be present at this meeting. In
the evening supper will be served in Ma
sonic hall, by the ladies of the Floral
Club, which will close the celebration in
Austin of the 65th anniversary of Odd
Fellowship In America. 1t is expected
will be present, and it is hoped every
Odd Fellow in Austin will do all possible
on that occasion to assist in entertaining
the guests.
We have good authority for the state
ment that month or so ago, prominent
citizen Of Waseca county met several
European capitalists in Chicago, looking
for opportunities for investment, to whose
attention he presented the proposed rail-
road enterprise from Austin, via Mankato
to St. Cloud. These gentlemen thought
very favorably of the enterprise, and ex-
pressed willingness to take hold and
build the road for the land grant and
local bonuses voted. They have since
gone to South America, but promised to
return, and said that they would make
further inquiries about the road, and if
there was any possible way of getting
hold of 1t to furnish the capital necessary
to build the road. We presume the fran
chises are owned by the Milwaukee and
St. Paul and Manitoba companies, who
would be unwilling to surrender them to
any company that really meant to build
the road, but then the local bonuses can
be revoted to new company, and posi-
bly, might be sufficient to insure it's sue
cess. For this purpose we think q con-
ventlon OF representatives of the several
towns interested is desirable before any
part of the bonus is diverted, as is now
proposed by the Litchfield branch or spur.
,l-Mantat0 Reuieso
.-DEARH OF G. s. PEcK.-March 31st,
! in Zumbrota, Mimi, Mr.. Clarence s.
Peck entered into rest" in the SGD year
Of his age. Mr.. Peck was photographer
in this city about six years ago, his place
of business being where Mr.. Slocum is
now located. He was highly regarded by
those who knew him here. Since leaving
Austin he has been IN the photo business
IN Dodge Centre and Zumbrota The
Zumbrota Independent of April Sd, has
, the following:
By the death of Mr.. Peck, this commu-
nifty has lost q highly valued member.
His career of usefulness, suddenly cut
short, BY q disease which insiduously,
but surely, marked its victim for an early
grave. He was man of singularly pure
morals. Of quiet and reserved nature
; yet manly and good. His department
was such as to attract and interest all
those with whom he came in contact. He
devoted his time and talent with excep-
tional zeal and industry to the duties Of
his art. A devoted husband and affect
ionate brother, kind and provident son.
A short time before his death he seemed
to be very happy and spoke of his Saw
Jour as having prepared place in heaven
| for him, thus leaving an evidence Of
Christian hope and trust. 70 the family
and frieuds this was most gratifying.
Thus passed away amidst circle Of low
ling friends. noble young life. The
! deep devotion Of 9 truly loving wife, as
well as the tender care Of an aged mother
: and the ceaseless watchings Of : most
. loved younger brother, were simply BEAU
r tiful In this aad horoavanc 81 tha