Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-06-18
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Last Wednesday as Miss Bell, daugh-
ter Of Ira Jones, and Miss Nellie, daugh-
ter of DR.. J. p. Squires, were both riding
horseback upon the little pony owned
by Miss Bell, the pony suddenly became
unmanageable. and stumbling fell, throw
ing the little girls to the ground. Miss
Bell was much more seriously injured
than her mate, though she is now nearly
recovered fir )m the accident. We are
glad indeed, these little daughters es-
capped with no more serious results.
The following are the names of schol-
ars, in district No. 60, who passed the
first examination ending June IS, with
an average standing above 80:
frankie Snyder. 90, Clara Mott 90,
Martha Sachse 81, James Snyder 81, Al
bert Sachse 81, Emma Wright 80, Julia
Snyder SO. Hattie Snyder 50. Eddie Mott
81, Alice Hagan SO, Lee Sargent 50, Julia
Sisfert 80, Orren Mott 49,, George Ha-
gan 81, frankie Hagan 81, Sadie Hagan
81, Willie Wright 81, Anna Pinkavor 81,
Stephen Hagan SO, George Sachse "a,
Joseph Hagan "a, Joseph Sachse 50.
ROSE GRIMsHAw, Teacher.
Geo. B. Wright of Window township;
has rented his farm to VIM. H. Good, from
Wisconsin, near Sparta. for a term of
three years. Mr.. Wright is going to
Holt, Nebraska, to settle on homestead.
He will take with him Is head of cattle,
8 horses and 100 sheep, going over land.
He is well equipped for the journey, has
4 tent IL feet square, and expects to be
on the road about a month. he left
Austin yesterday, his mother, Mrs. A.
Wright, accompanying him. George is an
industrious, drive-ahead, business man,
and we wish him the best of success.
Benjamin Eyre died at his home on
Water street Monday morning. about
half past 10 o'clock. He was born in
Yorkshire, England, Aug. 20, 1928:
Came to America about 1850. Married
Sept. 2, 1866. He removed the same year
to Cedar Falls, Iowa, thence to North
wood, Iowa, and finally to Oakland,
Mimi, in 1850, where he took z farm. In
1865, he removed into Austin, where he
resided to the time of his death. He
leaves a wife and five living children,
Mrs. r. N. Brown, of Crockston, Mimi,
Mrs. Chas. Callahan, of Albert Lea,
Grace, Lottie and George B.
-Addis A., wife Of Joseph keenan,,
and eldest daughter of j. B. Revord, died
Sunday morning. at $50 o'clock, at the
residence of her parents, of consumption.
Mrs. keenan, leaves 4 children from the
age of II years down to 3. Her funeral
took place from the Catholic church yes
terday morning at 10 o'clock. Mrs. Kee-
nan was a lady possessing many won,anly
graces, having a large circle of friends
who will sadly miss the genial friend and
associate. Joseph Keenan, has lost a
loving and affectionate wife, his children
a devoted mother and MI. and Mrs. Re-
word an estimable daughter.
Recent sale. of Holsteins at Ever
green stock farm, owned by A. V. Ellis.
"Fyoem," No. 3093 Holstein herd book, a
yearling heifer, to 1. Taylor of Spring
Valley. Price $3.50. prince Of Albion"
1888 Holstein herd book, a two year old,
to Frank Hall, of Albert Lea. Price $275.
"Luzon," 1878, a yearling heifer, also to
Frank Hall Of Albert Lea. $500. Also
a grade calf to John A. Thompson. Price
$35. Mr.. Ellis deserves well the success
he has secured, and receives, as he richly
merits, the praise Of his fellow-townsmen
for his intelligent and persistent efforts
to promote the welfare of the stock in
~terests in ~ county.
The ~baccalaureate sermon before the
graduating class was preached Sunday
evening in the Congregational church by
Rev. w. E. Stanley. Text, Revelation
1912. Theme, Character in Society"
The speaker made an earnest and eloquent
plea, on the basis of the ideal, for the
building up Of such character as should
promote the highest interests of society.
He spoke of the living truth of the Holy
Scriptures as the basis on which all true
character must rest. Said that character
was builded up from without. and must
be developed slowly by painstaking.
Character building required truth, moral
courage, intelligence. perseverance, self
reliance and enthusiasm.
The programs for the 18th of July
celebration in Austin are out. First Of
all will be a grand street parade in the
forenoon composed Of the civic and mill
tary organizations Of the city and SUR
rounding country, Goddess Of Liberty,
states and the different nationalities.
Later in the day win come the usual mu-
steal and literary exercises. The orator
Is not yet secured, After these exercises
the ka-klux win parade, and there will be
w~hselbarrow racing, sack racing, ETC.,
etc. In the evening there will be q grand
dance at the Peoples Rink, given by the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
Music by the Great Western Band. II.
B. Corey will be Marshal. O. w. Shaw
President. No expense will be spared to
make this celebration the most imposing
Austin has ever Witnessed.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
After looking over the field. and learn
ing the sentiment OF the people Of this
district. and with the advice OF many
friends, I herewith announce myself . !
EiReDublican candidate far the n~nminot;nn
lot Representative from the LIST Congres.
lsional District. JoHN y. Hare.