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Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-05-22
From Wealth to Poverty,

The widow of General John WOolley
has been found living in abject poverty in
a cellar in Baltimore. She belonged to one
of the best families in Kentucky-the
Johnsons-who are related to the Lees Of
Virginia She was intimate with the wives
of President Lincoln's Cabinet officers
during the war, and held as high social
position as any lady in the land. She was
well known in Washington and Baltimore
society, where she was a reigning belle
twenty years ago.
Helena weekly herald. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1867-1900, 1884-05-22
Cablegrams. :.

LONDON, May 16.-The steamer Illyrian
went ashore during thick fog. She
struck rock with great force, knocking a
large hole in her bow below the water
mark. The fore compartment began fill
ing directly. During the night the sea
increased and in the morning the vessel
rolled on her side and sunk. Most of the
passengers are American drOvers.
BERLIN, May 16. = The Bundesrath
adopted a bill to subsidize the steamship
lines between Germany and ports in East
ern Asia and Australia.
Grand Duke Louis. of Hesse Darmstadt =,
informed Madame Kolmine of his inten-
tion to apply for divorce upon the ground
that their marriage was informal.
VIENNA, May 16.-The Stadt Theatre
was burned to-day. The iremen succeeded
in extinguishing the flames at 10 o'clock,
but not before the entire building had
been ruined. Several persons were injured
The fire was caused by the carelessness of
parties at work in the building.
ROME, May 16.-Commodore Pericol,
well known in political circles. and an
ex-member of the House of Deputies, has
been arrested on the charge of a long series
of fraudulent transactions.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31
Information for the Boys.

One of the first lessons a boy of Is
should acquire, is the habit of saving.
The world is all before him and he is to a
great extent the arbiter of his own des-
tiny. Whether he is to scratch poor
mans head all his life or to have COM
Portable competence or even wealth, and
WELD the power and influence that we'll
earned wealth gives, depends largely on
whether he acquires the habit of earning
money and saving it.
If the boy of Is reso!utely sets himself
TO savinga nickel day, he will, at the
end of a year, save $685.. If he invests
this and resolving all his life to lay by a
nickel day, with the accumulation at
por cent. interest, he will at the age of IS
be worth $3, 1913. 10, of which So, TOO 66 is
interest. In fact the accumulation of pro
perty is an easy matter for the boy, if he
will commence to save and invest, heed
ing not the jeers of fools who call him
stingy.
If person looks back over the boys
that played with him 40 years ago, he
finds the boys who inherited wealth were,
many of them poor, and the boys who be-
gun on nothing but pluck and clear grit
are, many of them, wealthy, whilst the
poor boys who spent as fast as they
made, are living in novels and some Of
their names are frequently seen in police
courts. 1t requires courage we admit to
resolutely face the difficulty and lay by,
but it can be done by the boy who has
sand.-Erc1anmge .."
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31
Something About Horses.

An old horseman says: "If you want
to buy horse don't believe your own
brother. Take no mans word for it.
Your eyes is your market. Don't buy
horse in harness. Unhltch him and take
everything off but his halter, and lead
him around. If he has corn, or is stiff.
or has any other failing, you can see it.
Let him 90 by himself away, and if he
slaves right into anything you know he
is blind. No matter how clear and bright
his eyes are he can't see any more than
bat. Back him, too Some horses show
their weakness at tricks in that way when
they don't in any other But, be as smart
as you can, you'll get caught sometimes.
Even an expert gets stuck. A horse may
look ever so nice, and go a great pace,
and yet have fits. There isn't a man
could tell It till something happens. Or
he may have a weak back. Give him the
whip and off he goes for mile Or two,
then all Of sudden he stops in the road.
After rest he starts again, but he soon
stops for good, and nothing but der
rick could move him. The weak points
of horse can be better discovered while
standing than while moving. If he is
on his limbs without moving any of them,
plump and naturally poised, or if the
foot is lifted from the ground and the
weight taken from it, disease may he sus-
pected, or a least tenderness, which is a
precursor of disease. II the horse stands
with his feet spread apart, or straddles
with his hind legs, there is weakness in
the loins and the kidneys are disordered.
Heavy pulling bends the knees. Blush,
milky cast eyes in horses indicate moon
blindness or something else. A bad tenn
pered horse keeps his ears thrown back
A kicking horse is apt to have SCARED
legs. A stumbling horse has blemishe6
knees. When the skin is rough anG
harsh, and does not move easily to the
touch, the horse is a heavy eater and di
gestion is bad, Never buy horse whose
breathing organs are at all impaired
Place your ear at the side of the heart
and if whizzing sound IS heard it is al
indication of trouble
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31
GRAND MEADOW.

We regret to chronicle the continued
i'll health of DR.. jackson, who has not
been able to leave his house for some time
past.
We were exceedingly pleased to grasp
Charley Auten by the hand this week.
He is situated at Howard, D. T., buying
grain for Cargill Bros, and came
down to spend Christmas with Mary and
the babies.
Tommy Donaldson is a whole band
within himself. He plays the organ, fife,
snare drum, and we don't know how
many other instruments, but when he
turns himself loose on mouth organ, if
you are dancer and can keep still, it is
more than we could do.
The Grand Meadow Cornet Band
plays at the rink three times week
which makes it very pleasant both to
spectators and skaters. Mr.. Stewart, the
leader, deserves especial commentator
for the pains taken in instructing the
members of the band.
Saturday night the roller rink was
jam full of eager spectators who had con-
gregated to see Mr.. Burt jackson, the ex-
pert skater from Albert Lea exhibit his
skill on the wooden wheels Although q
young man of perhaps IL or II summers,
be is as fine skater as has been our luck
| to gaze upon for some time. There were
two potato races. one of which was cap
tured by Will Nolan, and the other was
carried off by Tom Grimes. Record, 26th.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31
WALTHAM.

&C. F. Hoy says he is tired of cold
weather.
We notice that James Dodge makes
frequent visits to South Waltham.
The young folks here are having a
great many sleigh-rides and lively times
in general.
j. L. Felty has concluded to spend
the winter in Minnesota. He will stay
with johnson Bros. until spring.
w. J. Mitchell is teaching in Dist. No.
81, and we judge from the Improvement
that is being made by the pupils. es-
pecially in writing, that they have been
very fortunate in securing his services.
"A load Of our young people went to
q surprise party at Burr Maxwell's in
Udolpho, Monday evening. They were
pleasantly entertained by Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. Some young folks came up from Red
Rock. end all had a jolly time. &.
Our Sunday school is progressing
finely. The average attendance for the
last half year was 81. The following Of
ficers and teachers were elected for the
next s months Robert johnson Supt.,
G. G. Clark Asst Supt., Miss Mary "a.
Rose Secretary, Miss Mile Clark Treas
urer. Miss Becca Johnson Librarian,
teacher for the Bible class w. j. Mitchell,
Miss Becca johnson teacher Of primary
class. 5ss',S
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31
valerlan for Superficial Wounds.

At a recent meeting of the Societe de
Biologie, NJ. Arragon brought forward
new method of dressing wounds, by
which, he declared. their healing was
fastened and the pain was made to dis
appear at once. The method consisted
in the application of congresses wet with
q decoction of thirty parts of valerian
root in one thousand parts of water. OF
fifty patients treated in this way, with
only two had benefit failed to result,
wounds. In one instance, warm injec-
tions of the decoction were used for otitis
media. The anodyne effect is attributed
to the action Of the valerianic acid on the
terminal nerves, and an antiseptic in.
fluence also is credited to the remedy
Scientific american
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31
Minnesota = Northwestern.

The Minnesota s. Northwestern, or, as
it has been more Familiarity called, the
West St. Paul road, has graded ninety
seven miles the past. year. Thirteen
miles yet remain to be completed. This
is now partially graded, and will be fin
ished early in the spring. All the neces-
sary rails and track material, excepting
ties, have been purchased and are now
piled ut Cascade, Dakota county, from
which point track-layers will begin work
in the spring. Ties are now being got
out, and will be delivered as soon as the
snow is upon the ground. All the cul-
yerts and pile bridges are in, and the
trestles and spans are now in course of
construction, and will be finished in the
spring. The work Is now in such ashape
that the company will commence track.
LAYING as soon as the frost is out of the
ground. Two crews will be put at work,
one working north and the other south
from Cascade. OF the ninety seven miles
graded two and one half miles are locat-
ed within the city limits Of st. Paul.
The total expenditure made by the com
pany for work done has been 81. SOC, 600.
Of this amount $50. 600 was expended in
st. Paul. Pioneer Press.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31
PROGRAM FOR THE WEEK OF

Sunday, Jan. 4 Sermons. -s.The good
fight of faith. ~ Tim 10; Ephes6 1912.
Monday, Jan. 81 Praise and 11hGnksgiu-
ing.-For the long suffering love and
fafthfulness of God; for his many answers
to prayers graciously vouchsafed during.
the past year; the gifts of his Fatherly
goodness and mercy; the general preser-
walton of peace; for the opening of all
countries to the gospel and for the power
of the Holy Spirit in its publication.
Tuesday, Jan. 6-7Mnaitsati0n and Con-
the increase of lawlessness; the non-re-
cognition of Gods judgments in public
calamities; unfaithfulness to God and his
truth; infidelity and superstition; desecra
ton of the Lords Day; with prayer that
the Holy Spirit may convince of sin and
lead men to repentance.
Wednesday,, jan. 7-Prayer for the
Church Of Christ. THAT all believers may
be filled with the Holy Spirit; that the
unity of the Church of Christ may be
manifested and brotherly love increase;
that the churches may more deeply rea-
lie their responsibility in regard to in
creased evangelistic work among the
masses; that all pastors, evangelists,
teachers and workers may become fervent
in spirit, d1ligent in their ministry and
faithful in preaching Jesus Christi and
him crucified; for Sunday schools and
Day. -.#
Thursday, Jan. S-Prayer for Families
and Instructors of Youth.-That Gods
goodness and mercy may not be with
drawn, and that the word of God may
run and be glorifed; that Christian par
ents may more fully recognize the obi
cation to train up their children in the
fear of God; that young people may be
saved from intemperance, immortality,
and other SINS; for universities, schools,
professors, teachers, and students for the
ministry.
Friday, Jan. 9-For the Nations.-For
rulers and governments and all in author
ity; for the prevention of war; that all
laws which favor vice and cruelty may
be removed; that wicked men and their
conspiracies may be COMPOUNDED, and
loyalty and good citizenship prevail; fol
soldiers and sailors; for the removal OF
MOrmOnism, incompetence, and the social
evil; and for the suppression of all that is
impure in art or literature.
Saturday, Jan. 10-F0r Missions HON.
and Foreigm.-For the outpouring of the
Holy Spirit and the spread of the gospe
in all lands; for more laborers to be sent
forth endued with power from on high
for native Christians, that they may b.
established in the faith and become more
earnest in seeking the salvation of thei
countrymen; for all missionaries; TO
Gods ancient people Israel, and the con
version of many to the faith of Christ
for increased blessing to attend the circu
lation of the Scriptures, and the religion
training of the young in missionar.
schools and colleges.
Sunday. Jan. 11-tSernons.- atm
for the Lords appearing,-1sa. 25:9;
Thess. 1886.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31


The Rockford OH. Baptists have made
i: so warm for their pastor, the Rev: Mr..
Anderson, because he voted for St. John,
that the pastor has been compelled to
promise his resignation. This leads us
to the conclusion that salvation in Rock
ford is obtainable only by voting the
straight Republican ticket.-chscago
Neaos.
1t is hard to believe that a congregation
of Christians could be so lntolerant and
bigoted. No man, no matter what his
profession or business, should be ostra-
cised because of his political convictions,
and in our humble opinion, even minis
ter of the Gospel can be Republican,
Democrat Prohibitionist, or Greenback
er, without endangering his own or his
focks chances of heaven in the least.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31

WE have just received the third Bien-
NAL Report of the Superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction for Minnesota, 1884.
Number of pupils enrolled in 1882, 1879,
239, and in 1884, 214, $685. Increase, rs. $40.
The statistical tables indicate large in
crease in the enrolment of teachers and
scholars, and the expenditure for support
of schools. That Minnesota has school
population between the ages of 5 and 81
Of 359, 1866, gain of 43,418 within two
years, is significant indication of the
large and increasing population that is
filling up our great state. Mower county
has 1874 organized school districts, with
4.1O1 scholars entitled to apportionment.
Teachers 1884,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31

THE election of U. S. Senator in ILL.,
nois to succeed John A. Logan will be
taken up at Springfield in the middle of
January under circumstances not dissim-
liar to those existing when Davis defeat
ed Logan in 1877. Upon joint ballot,
which will become necessary because of a
disagreement between the houses, there
will be tie, provided every member is IN
his seat and voting. An election will be
possible only through the absence of more
members upon one side than upon the
other or through refusal to vote for the
caucus nominee and willingness TO vote
for candidate whom the side DESTROYS
of gaining by the detection may agree
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31
A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

By the time our paper has fairly reach
ed the hands of majority of our readers
this week, they will have turned their
backs upon the old year. and have begun
the building of new castles of expectation
for the next year, to be dissipated like
so many of their predecessors, by the
rude shocks of practical life. 1t is we'll
to be hopeful, and joyful. if IN anticipa-
ton only, rather than brood over the
mishaps of the past. Happiness after all
depends not so much upon the possession
of that great abundance so many crave
as upon the appreciation of the few sim
pies of existence. Senator Palmer of
Michigan, says there are but three things
the richest man really possesses full
stomach, fine suit of clothes and good
bed. Happiness, while she may evade
the search of her devotees, is richly lavish
of her smiles to him who tolls nobly to
round out to the full career of faithful
toll for the worlds Improvement. Men
are truly happy only when they are truly
good He who undertakes the most and
does the best in the interest Of charity, re.
form, culture, and religion "pure and un-
detiled," will be the man who can truly
write upon the last page of the diary OF
1885, "A Happy Year.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31

The first Wednesday in December, and
the day designated by law, the electors
appointed in the several states at the
general elections held in November, met
at the capitals of their respective states
and balloted for President and Vice-Pres-
ident. The record of the votes have been
transmitted to Washington, to the Presi-
dent of the Senate. and on the first We'd
nesday in February they will be opened
in the presence of both houses of Con-
gress and the votes will then be counted.
Until then we shall have no official know
ledge of the election of the new President
and Vice-President, but it is unoficiallY
known that 219 electoral votes were cast
for Grover Cleveland for President and
1872 for James G.. Blaine. with an equal
number respectively for Thomas A. Hen
bricks and John A. Logan for Vice-Presi'
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31
ssRonrh ar Courhs ),

Rough On Cougks.,'
Ask for Rough on Cougls,., for CouQhs,
15c. Liquid, &c, J,
Clears out rats. mice, roches, flies, ants,
bed-o bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers. l5c.
Heart Pains.
Palpitatlon, Dropsical Swellings Dizziness.
Indigestion, Headache, Sleeplessness cured
by wells Health Renewer.'' s.
Rough on Corns''
Ask for Wells Rough on Corns." l5c.
Quick. complete cure. Hard or soft corns,
warts, bunions. :.
1.Ron gin 81, Pains poroused Plaster;
Strengthening, improved, the best for back
ache, pains in chest or side. rheumatism, neu-
ralgia.
Thin People.
Wells Health Remover restores health
and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Headache, Merry
BUSINESS, Debility. 81. - :.
Whooping Cough,
| and the many Throat Affections of children,
promptly, pleasantly and safely relieved by
Trough on Coughs" Troches, l5c; Balsam, 25c.
Mothers. "t-.
If you are failing, broken. worn out and
nervous, use wells Health Remover" 81.
Druggists.
| Life Prescrver,
+ you - are losing your grip on life, try
weak SpOtS.
Trough on Toothache''
instant relief for Neuralgia, Toothache,
Faceache. Ask for "Rough on Toothache.' y
| Is and rs cents. 80. --.-.
Pretty Women.
Ladies who would retain freshness and
vivacity. Don't fail to try 'Wells' Health Re-
| newer
... Catarrhal Throat Affections,
Hacking, irritating Coughs, Colds. Sore
Throat. cured by Trough on Coughs" Tro
| ches, l5c. Liquid, Csc.
'sROuSh on Itch.''
IN Trough on Itch cures humOrs, eruptions
rngworm. letter, salt rheum. frosted feet
chillblains.
The Hope of the Nation.
/ Children, slow in development, puny
scrawny, and delicate, use "Wells' Health Re
newer"
Wide Awake
three or four hours every night coughing
Get immediate relief aud sound rest by usinl
Wells Trough on Coughs Troches, 15c.
Baisam, Csc.
''ROugh on PAIN POroused Plaster;
: / Strengthening, improved, the best for back
ache. pain in chest or side, rheumatism, neu
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31
BROWNsDALE.
w. B. Sleeper has a pony for sale.

w. B. Sleeper has a pony for sale.
Our market is a lively one for, live
pork.
The cold weather let up little Sat
urday.
New Years presents, at Sleeper &
Sons.
Our Sunday school is largely at
tended
Every body was sleigh riding on Sun
day last.
Frank Swift was down from Wells
on Friday last.
20. A. Sleeper is at Cresco, Iowa, for
the New Year.
Prayer meeting Thursday evening at
Dan Darling is now Assistant P. NJ.
at the post-otf1ce.
New dry goods received the past week
at Sleeper q Sons.
Sleeper s. Sons are now selling kero-
sene that will not freeze.
"A drilling rain did not make sleigh
ing very pleasant Sunday.
| "A. L. Sleeper talks of starting a
creamery here in the spring.
u. S. Gillett went up to Owatonna
the past week making mashes. "
Mrs. o. s. Dunnell IS passing the
holidays with her sister, at Austin.
Remember the New England supper
at Sleeper's hall Wednesday evening the
31st.
will Webb is now running a pea nut
stand at the old millinery building OF
Mrs. Sims.
Mrs. W. s. Woodward has gone to
Minneapolis to visit her daughter, Mrs.
Geo. E. Sanborn. " r. 81
IA lbs. granulated, Is lbs. "A, is lbs.
&c" sugar for a dollar. Pure, dry and
up-weight at Sleeper & Sons.
Elder Belden will preach at the Bap
fist church Sunday morning and evening
Jan. 4th. Let all come who can.
Sleeper & Sons ship weekly larg.
quantities of poultry, butter and eggs t
the Minneapolis and St. Paul markets.
MIR. and Mrs. Geo. E. Sanborn O
Minneapolis were presented with Christ
mas present in the form of 8 lib. SON
and Geo. is doing we'll.
Ed Shook was married Thursda,
evening to Miss Addie Wheeler, at til
residence of the brides brother, H. Vince
Ter. Success to the new firm.
christmas passed away quietly here
and Christmas eve great many little an
big ones were made happy by receivin!
presents from Santa Claus at the Baptls
church. The exercises were good, and
credit to thosaparticipating. Aleck Ker
. represented Santa Claus.
J La Fayette Lodge No. 116, A. F. (
: A. NJ. duly installed their officers cleo
at their hall on Saturday evening, Det
: 9th, as follows:
j. B. Graves, w. M.
Alex. McGowan, S. w.
D. L. Tanner. J. W.
J. N. Thatcher, Treasurer.
+ Ole Hanson, Secretary.
Chas. Gage, s. D.
ALT. Lounsbury, j. D.
1, L. w. Thompson. S. S.
- NJ. Boliou, j. S.
: L. l.. Hunt, Tyler.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31
LIE ROY

The Baptist sociable will be held on
New Years eve Dec 31st, at the residence
OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. D. Allen.
F. T. Young the administrator of the
estate of the late F. II. Avery arrived
from Chicago last Saturday morning.
The village charter election comes
on January 9Th from ten to four o'clock,
instead of January 1st as we had it in
last weeks issue.
The opening of the Henderson rink
last Saturday evening, was pleasant af-
fair, and the program was carried out
throughout. There were between four
and five hundred present and at one time
hundred on rollers.
j. D. Allen met with quite serious
mishap las: Sunday morning. A section
of stucco plastering about eight feet
square fell off from the ceiling of his
kitchen cutting severe cash on his head
and others less serious on his forehead and
nose.
-D1ED.-John Sutton, of typhoid
fever, on the evening of Dec. %, 1884,
after few weeks illness. About four
weeks since he caught severe cold and
was somewhat indlsposed yet took his
contemplated trip to Wisconsin. How
ever on his arrival there, he was no better
and called on doctor, who took in his
condition at once and advised him to re-
turn home, which he did.
Christmas eve at the Baptist church.
was not so largely attended as common,
| yet there was a full house. The select
reading by Miss Birdie Brown, the reci-
tation and rehearsals by Miss Allie Hayes,
Miss Mabel Roy and Miss Susie Bither,
were particularly entertaining; while the
barrel of apples T. J. Bishop distributed
seemed also to be appreciated generally,
while the presents were being delivered
The exercises closed about nine o'clock
by a closing song by the choir.-Le Roa
Independent, Dec. e..
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31

WE are now informed by the Second
Adyentists that this sinful old world will
wink it's last wink on the 5th of January
next. Many times has this grand pyro-
technic display been announced, but al
WAYS has it been postponed on account
of the weather. If it should really come
off this time what disappointment it
would be to several thousand patriots
who long to serve their country as post
,oocfora tYjgt
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-12-31
at once.

JAY GOULD says: Il believe that after
the 1st of January we shall begin new
era. think that the year 1885 will be a
money-making year. The balance of the
trade of the world is now in our favor.
foreign nations are buying of US more
than we ore buying of them. They are
paving US the difference in hard gold coin.
Millions of this reaches US on every in
coming steamer" Mr.. Gould may be o
little too unanimous, but such talk is
a good deal better than predicting disas-
forS