Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-05-14

R. H. Stockman of this city is to
build large barn for G. Sammons on his
farm near Brownsville. 1t will be 30x80,
with 2O-foot posts, and take rank among
the largest barns IN the county. Work
will commence on the structure about
June list.
The Lacrosse Steam Laundry has ap.
pointed J. E. Crews agent in this city, and
packages left with him from Monday
morning until Tuesday evening, will be
forwarded and returned Saturday, free OF
express charges. Work guaranteed to
give satisfaction.
Mrs. John McDermott, of the town
of Window, was buried from the Catholic
church, Friday forenoon. She had beer
an invalid for long time. She leaves
family Of nearly grown-up sons and
daughters, 8 in number. She came te
| this country II years ago.
st. Augustine church corporation
held it's annual meeting, Sunday after
noon. The old officers were re- appointed
J. J. Furlong Secretary, Pat Geraghty
Treasurer, and Rev. Father Sullivan Vice
President. Receipts for the past veal
$1,976; expenditures s., 991.
60. L. West is tearing up things gen.
orally in and about his premises. He
will put on an attachment in the way OF
a bay window to the south side of his
residence. Paint, paper, &C., inside. i'm
proving very materially the convenience
and appearance of the same.
The graduating class of the Austin
High School for this year numbers five,
and consists of John Torrens, and the
Misses Addie johnson, Blanche Engle
Bell Robinson, and Ida Barnum. The
scholarship of this class is highly spoken
of. Commencement exercises will be
held Thursday evening, June 49,.
Following are the names of the per
sons who united with the Congregational
church Sunday, May 18th: On profes.
sion-Henry Beunett, Mark Brownsill,
Silas Decker, Earnest Smith, Mrs. Joseph
Schwan, Bertha Dunkelmann, Lorraine
Culver, Matte Sloan, Anna Leach, Susie
Basford, Kit Ellis BY Letter-Emma
Whitehead, Nellie Rolfe.
&C. E. Carter sold three steers. to B.
w. Lowell last week for three hundred
dollars, and three others of same age and
keep for two hundred. The former high
grade steers brought highest price in
Chicago 1865 per cwt., the latter $3.50
per cwt. The high grades come to
$319.86, the other three $223.8S. Blood
tells. Farmers, improve your stock.
The Old Settlers meeting will soon be
upon us-May 29th. The list is growing,
but many who should join have not yet
handed in their names. All names
should be in by the goth. Those who have
their names on the books, but have not
paid the membership fee of 81, should
do SO at once, as we must have the cash
in hand before closing contract for the
banquet.
The happiest man in town is the mar
who purchases his spring suit of r. Dun
kelmann. A new lot has Just been re-
ceived. He has ready-made stock o.
goods suitable for all, both great ant
small. He carries the biggest stock O.
clothing in the city, is known to be re
sponsible, and worthy of the confidenc,
Of the public. Go and see him, and selec
your suit and be happy.
Mrs. 3. J. VanValkenburgh has moved
to Winona. Glad enough. Wish Mrs. Val
had moved herself and family to Austin
The Green Bay Gazette has the followin!
pleasant notice: .r...
Mrs~B. J. VanValkenburgh and famil,
left Tuesday for Winona, where the,
will make their future home. They vii
be much missed in church and social cir
Giles, and the wish is expressed for them
that they will make as warm friends il
their new home as they have found here
"A. E. Cox left Austin last week Mon
day night with carload of fancy driv
ing horses, fourteen in number, for til
east. He chartered Blue Line car, ha,
it nicely fitted up, and expected to arrive
without change. at his destination, Brat
tleboro, Vermont, Monday night. w,
hope to hear of his arrival with his pet
in good con dition, and that his margi
on sales will pay well.
/ lulu Wilson is gem ALI. Wyma1
an artist. They were received wit
screams of laughter" So says the N.
Times. These are the ''stars" connecte
with the Comedy Co.. to appear in M,
Clelland's block next Monday evenin,
The Comedy, "Our German Farmer"
having big run. Mr.. Wyman take
rank among the first German commediar
in this country. Next Monday evening
Hon w. H. Officer has been yer
: sick at his home in the town of Austi
. ever since his return from the state co,
venti0n where he contracted sever
J cold. His condition has been such as I
awaken great anxiety on the part of h
friends, but the symptoms are now mo-
favorable. We are sorry to learn of Il
illness Of Mr.. Officer, and he has our be-
wishes for sure and speedy recover,
Next Monday, Mr.. Castle former
of Usage. Iowa. and now of the firm
Castle g Kennedy, who have rented Il
Creamery, will commence cellectir
{ cream from the farms in this vicinit
] They are sending out men this wee
among the farmers to ascertain the nun
Der Of cows that can be secured for Il
cream. We hope the farmers will gi1
this enterprise their cordial encourag
ment. As. -. -.