Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-02-18


kept closed. There is also much less dan
ger of contracting black eye in bar
room and many other places if you keep
your mouth shut.
Every religion has its day. What
Sunday is to the Christians, Monday is to
the Greeks, Tuesday is to the Persians,
Wednesday to the Assyrians. Thursday to
the Egyptians. Friday to the Turks and
Saturday to the Jews.
Roller skates were patented in 1861.
but were never used very extensively until
few years ago, when the patent expired
and the skates were put on the market at
greatly reduced prices. The demand for
them now is very great.
John N. Mcbride and Miss Arminda
J. Smith were to be married this WED
nesday) morning, at the residence of the
brides father, Obadiah Smith. Rev. C.
E. Wight to perform the ceremony.
Full particulars Gin our next"
The retention Of any waste matter IN
the system produces injury. The col
lection of "phlegm" or diseased mucus
in time of cold or throat affection should
he promptly removed. DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup does it more quickly and effectual
ly than any other cough syrup made.
Country dealers in the smaller towns
contiguous to Austin, should send in their
orders for CIGARS to LEVI w. DECKER
Austin, MINI. His goods are choice,
and made from the very best Of tobacco.
Mail orders receive prompt attention.
Ed. Baird of Glencoe. will, on the
1st of March, take charge of the Bank at
Graceville. Messrs. Fish & Judson re-
tain ownership of the bank, and have en-
gagged Mr. Baird as manager. We under
stand Ed is we'll qualified for the place.
The recent election in Racine town
ship, to vote aid to the new railroad pro-
jected to run from DEBORAH to St. Paul,
has been declared illegal. Another op-
portunity will be given the town to vote,
| when it is thought the bonds will carry.
p. G. Lamoreaux, Of Minneapolis,
once resident of Austin. ''buys. sells and
| exchanges his own real estate exclusive
! ly," and from a long list published in the
| Tribune, h. seems to be the owner Of
large quantities of Minneapolis real cs-
| tate.
DIR. J. P. Squircs of this city has re-
Gently received back pension of about
So, 900, with regular monthly allowance
in the future of $17 per month. The
Reyister gave the news away, and we
thought we might as we'll give the partic
ulars.
! Cook & Davidson are the agents for
Bankers patent chimney top and venti-
lator, warranted perfect cure for
smokey chimncys. Any one having a
chimney which is troubled for good draft
when the wind is in a certain direction,
will appre ciate this top.
Round trip tickets to New Orleans,
La, and return, commenced sale Dec. /,
1884, Rate for the round trip from Aus
tin will be $31.4O, for tickets good for
forty five (45) days; and $4,000 for tickets
| good until June 1st. 1885.
| G.. II. COLEMAN, Agent.
! The st. Nicholas for young folks is so
rich, 50 attractive, that it needs no COM
mendation. Papers like English Kings"
lin Nutshell" by Gail Hamilton, and
Among the Saw Makers are alone
worth the subscription price. Driven
back to Eden" by E. P. Roe, is tale of
delight to the youngsters.
! Saturday last was pleasant day, but
Sunday and Monday the mercury crawled
down to its accustomed place among the
twenties Both days were very cold and
blizzardy. AS result, the Mason City
and S. NJ divisions were blocked. Yes
,erday the sun smiled warmly upon us,
and there is yet reason for hope.
AT the Baptist church, Sunday morn
ing there will be a memorial service in
memory of Rev. H. l. Parker, D. D., who
was pastor of the church from 1861 70.
Judge O. Allen has been invited to deliver
the address, lsevs. Belden and Stanley
will speak upon the educational and re
ligious work of DR.. Parker. Obituary
| notice in another column.
Marriage licenses have been issued
by the Clerk of the Court from Feb. 9TH
to 18th, as follows:
! G.. II. Olmstead and Isabel T. Wlste.
Julius Braves and -- Becher.
| Frances Corneveaux and Gertrude
Heintzman.
Ameal Elmer and Florence Bryan.
John NJ. Mcbride and Armnda J.
Smith.
"A purse of over $50 from friends was
handed by D. B. Smith Saturday, 18th, to
Rev 3. w. Day to assist him in making
some repairs upon the old gallery build
ing which stood upon the lot adjoining
his residence, and which must for the
present provide a home for himself and
wife We are thankful this building cs
capped the ravages Of the flames and is
spared to them.
| Fun AHEAD-Ncxt week Saturday
night, Feb. 21st, Messrs. Briggs & Burr
will open their Roller Rink for grand
masquerade skating party. All parties
participating will provide themselves with
costumes, thus giving all masqueraders
the privilege Of suiting themselves. This
is new feature for Austin, aud will
doubtless provide an evening of rare
amusement for all those who attend.
| "A muster roll of 81 names has been
sent to headquarters in St. Paul for the
mastering in of Co. G as reserve Com
pany to compete for its old position in
the Second Regiment NJ. N. G. The
mastering out of the Company was an
outrage, and the order ought to be revok,
ed without going through the competitive
drill And yet the boys are to be com
mended for their pluck. and We expect 10
see them carry of the honors.
There will be State Teachers Insti.