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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-05-27

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STATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY
NJ OF MOWER, IS. S.. 81
In PrOpate Court.
In the matter Of the estate of Andrew liver
son, deceased: $50 rs
On reading and filing the petition of Bertha
A. Iverson, of Mower county, representinR
among other things, that Andrew Iverson late
OF said county, on the 10th day of April. 1885,
at Rochester, Mimi. died intestate, aud being
RESIDENT OF this county at the time of his
death, leaving goods, chattels and estate
within this county, and that the said petition
or is the widow of said deceased, and praying
that administration of said estate be to her
granted, it is ordered that said petition be
heard before the Judge Of this Court, on Mon
day. the 18th day of June, A. D. 1855. at 10
O'Clock a. m, at the Probate Office, in Austin,
in said county.
: Ordered further. That notice thereof be
given to the heirs of said deceased, and to all
persons interested, by publishing copy of
this order for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing In the MOWER COUNTY
TRANSCRIPT, weekly newspaper, printed and
published at Austin. in said county.
Dated at Austin, this 18th day of May. 1885.
By the Court, ORMANZO ALLEN,
may al4t Judge of Probate.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-05-27
SALE.

Default having been made in the payment
OF the sum Of sixteen hundred six and 49, 100
Dollars, ($l, 6O6 46.100 which is claimed to be
ud "y OF e snss Mcgee upon certain
John Severson and Anna Severson (his wife)
to the Etna Life Insurance Company, of Hart
ed and created under the laws of the state of
Connecticut. said mortgage bearing date the
ninth day of January, A. D. 1882, and, with
in the office of the Register of Deeds in and
for the County OF Mower. and State of Mime
sofa, on the 31st day of January, A. D. 1882, at
ia2, and the whole sum secured having been
declared due In accordance with a condition
IN said mortgage contained making and allow
ing the whole debt to become due and payable
In case OF default in the payment of the ln7
terest or principal as stipulated therein, and
default having been made in the payment of
the installments Of interest which became due
1855, as Evidenced by o two "n conpon i in,
terest notes for ninety-eight dollars each,
stit no action or proceeding having been in
thereof;
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given, that
by virtue of the power of sale contained in
SAID Mortgage, and pursuant to the statute
IN such case made and provided the said Mort
gage will be foreclosed by sale of the prem
lses oescrlDed IN and conveyed by said Mort
The southeast quarter (a4) Of section thirty
nVe l55), township one hundred and four QO4)
north range sixteen Qe) west, of the fifth prin-
cipal meridian, containing 100 acres more or
less, In Mower County and State of Minnesota,
with the Entertainments and appurtenances;
Which sale will be made by the Sheriff of
said Mower county, at the front door of the
Court House. in the city of Austin, in said
County and State, on the Goth day Of May, A.
D. 1885, at ten o'clock a. M, of that day, at
public vendue, to the highest bidder for cash,
to pay said debt and interest, and the taxes if
any, on said premises, and seventy five dollars
attorneys fees as stipulated in and by said
Mortgage in case of foreclosure, and the dis
bursements allowed by law; subject to re-
demption at any time within one year from
the day Of sale, as provided by law.
Dated April 9TH, A. D. 1885.
ETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY,
OF Hartford. Connecticut, Mortgagee
II. 4. ECKHOLDT, residing at Rochester, Mimi,
Attorney for Mortgagee. apl l5-7t
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-05-27

$56,O36 IL
We, the undersigned, hereby certify
that the foregoing is true and correct
statement of the receipts and expendi-
lures of Mower county from the first day
of January, 1885. to the. 18th day of
May, 1885, both days inclusive. In
witness whereof we have hereunto set
our hands and seals this Goth day of
May, 1885.
OSCAR AYERS,
Chm Co. Commissioners.
II. w. ELMs,
County Auditor.
S. SwEN1NGsEN,
Clerk Dist. Court.
On motion, the following bills were
o1lowod.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-05-27
MORTGAGE SALE.

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Default having been made in the payment
of the sum of seventeen hundred sixty-nine
and 40-10O dollars, ($l,7694O) which is claimed
and declared to be due at the date of this
cuted and delivered by Burr Maxwell ana
Janett Maxwell his wife, to Scottish American
Mortgage Company Limited. bearing date the
lst day of July, A: D: 1850, and, with power
Office of the Register Of Deeds in and for the
county of Mower and state of Minnesota, on
the 10th day of November, A: D: 1880. at 4:9O
page 33l. and no action or proceeding having
been instituted at law or otherwise, to re-
cover the debt secured by said mortgage, or
Now therefore, notice is hereby given, that
by virtue of the power of sale contained in
said mortgage. and pursuant to the statute in
gage will be foreclosed by sale of the prem
ises described in and conveyed by said mort
gage viz:
twenty-three (23) in township number one
hundred and four (104) J. north, and range cigh-
teen Q8) west, of the fifth principal meridian,
situated in Mower county and state of Minne-
sofa, with the Entertainments and appurten-
Which sale will be made by the Sheriff Of
said Mower county, at the west door Of the
court house, in the city of Austin. In said
county and state, on the 29th day .. May, A. D.
1885, at one O'Clock p. M, of that day, at pub
lie vendue. to the highest bidder for cash. to
said land paid August 18th, 1884, being taxes
for the year 1883 and penalty uAl costs, and
$24.6l taxes on said land fer the year 1884 paid
March 3D., 1856, with interest on each Of said
sums at the rate of nine per cent per annumn
from the day of payment until the day OF sale,
and seventy-five dollars attorneys fees as
stipulated in and by said mortgage in case Of
foreclosure. and the disbursements allowed
by law; subject to redemption ut any time
within one year from the day Of sale, as pro
vided by law.
Dated April 18th, A. D. 1885.
SCOTTISH AMERICAN MORTGAGE COM
PANY LIMITED, Mortgage.
KINGSLEY & SHEPHERD, Attorneys Chatfeld,
MIMI ap25-7t
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-05-27
IN motion the following bills were al

The following resolution was adopted:
Resolved, That The sum of four hundred dol
lars be, and the same Is hereby appropriated
warrant to the Town of Udolpho for bridge
purposes. Also one hundred dollars to the
Town OF Waltham, and one hundred dollars to
the Town of Red Rock.
On motion Board adjourned sine de.
OSCAR AYERS,
Chairman County Commissioners.
Attest: Fl. w. ELMs, County Auditor.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-05-27
MORTGAGE SALE.

MORTGAGE SALE.
NA Default having been made in the pay,
ment or the sum OF fourteen hundred and
forty-eight and 2olOO dollars, Isl, 2O) which
is claimed to be due at the date Of this notice,
upon certain MORTGAGE duly executed and
delivered by Charles Schelly and Ida Schel-
~ his wife to The Board of Trustees Of Ober.
lin College, bearing date tho nineteenth day Of
January, A. D: 1880, and, witch power OF sale
therein contained, duly recorded in the Office
of the Register Of Deeds in and for the county
of Mower, and State OF Minnesota, on the
9th day of January, A. d: 1880, at 3:45 O'Clock
p. m, in book Of Mortgages, on page 40,
and no action or proceeding at law or 9th
debt secured by said mortgage, or any part
thereof;
Now therefore, notice is hereby given, that
said mortgage, and pursuant to tho statute
in such case made and provided, the said
mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the
premises described in and conveyed by said
The West one-half ca of the Southwest
quarter 20 and the Northeast quarter (M) of
the Southwest quarter "a? Of section No; ten
q04) north, Of range fifteen Q5l west, contain:
ing one hundred and twenty O20) acres Of land
to
the Entertainments and appurtenances:
Which sale will be made by the Sheriff OF
said Mower county, at the front door of the
court house, in the city of Austin in said cOun-
ty and state on Wednesday,the Sd day Of June.
A. u. 1885, at ten o'clock a. M, Of that day, at
public vendue, to the highest bidder, for cash,
to pay said debt and interest, and the taxes,
if any, on said premises, and flftv 500 dollars
Attorneys fees as stipulated in and by said
Mortgage in case OF foreclosure. and tho dis
bursements allowed by law; subject to re-
demption at any time within one year from
the day Of sale, as provided by law.
Dated April ED, A. d. 1885.
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
OBERLIN COLLEGE, Mortgages.
o. O. BALDWIN Attorney. ap22-7t
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-05-27
4 DESIRABLE FARM.

The S. E. Of Section 80, and the
N. E. I of Section 81, in Township
1902, of Range II. $50 Acres.
This fine property was formerly owned BY,
and Is we'll and favorably known as the "WN.
T. VAUDEVILLE FARM"
1t fs well situated, about six miles south
east of Austin. and lies handsomely. on either
side of Rose Creek, a beautiful, never failing
stream.
There is a heavy growth. of young timber
on the place, and a main Travelled road on tue
east line of the property. A small frame
farmhouse, shed barn, and granary on the
farm. The soil is excellent, producing fine
crops.
This property is admirably adapted for q
stock farm, as well as for grain raising. The
unfailing and abundant water supply, fine
pasturage land, and q wood tract for shelter
OF stock, give all the requisites necessary for
that branch Of farming, while the cleared and
of all grains, and other farm products.
The growing, thriving city Of Austin, but
six miles defiant, affords the best market IA
cflitfes for farm products, and the surround
iRgs, IN the way Of good farms, well improved.
combine TO make the property valuable and
very desirable.
The property will be sold at the very mode
rate price Of 5000.
For full particulars, apply to
@. h DAVIDSON,
TRAHscRIpr OFFICE. AUSTIN. NMN.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-05-27

On motion the bond of C. J. Short, in
the sum of five hundred dollars, with c.
II. Davidson as surety was this day ap-
proved, he having been appointed Clerk
of Probate Court.
On motion Board adjourned until $50
p. m.
80 p. m.-Board met pursuant to ad-
juornment. Members all present.
The Hon. s. Bostwick appeared before
the Board in behalf of the taxpayers, re-
monstrating against the Board purchas-
ing Fair Grounds for the Agricultural
Society. Hon. J. J. Furlong, President
of the Agricultural society. answered Mr.
Bostwick in telling speech, and was
followed by MIR. John Thompson and
Others. The subject was well handled by
both sides and the Commissioners were
highly entertained. &.-
. Commissioner ]. B. Graves presented
q remonstranee against purchasing Fair
Grounds, signed BY about $50 residents
of Brownsville and vicinity, and Commits
sioner C. L. Schroeder presented re-
monstrance signed by about 70 residents
of his district. Letters were read from
the Hon. John Frank and others asking
Commissioners to purchase Falr Grounds.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-05-27

allowed:
Col. J. H. Mansfield, dinner for jury. 10 90
J. T. Bowen, dinner for jury ................ IS
J. F. Andrews g. Son, goods court house IS
Aslang Hanson, care of Mary Olson...... 81 90
S. c. Olson, cotfins for paupers. 81 90
NJ. NJ. TrOwbridge, list of mOrtgages.... 80 90
John Morris, stationery and printing. IS
s. c. Olson, work on Jail and CRIT house. 60
allowed 90
J. H. Patterson goods for poor farm...... 81 10
H. H. Horn transcript of evidence........ q SO
H. o. Basford, printing 81 IS
H. G. Wa1deoker work on court house.. 6 IS
w. Fisher work on cr't house grounds, 90
s. Sweningsen, clerk of court fees......... ~ so
S. Sweningsen. clerk of court fees....... 49 90
Or & Lockett, hinges, court house,. II 60
Ole E. Jensen, care Of pauper-............. IA 90
A. Y. Ellis, trees for court house yard. IA 90
James Truesdell, lawn mower....-......... Is 90
]. H. Patterson, hardware for c'rt house Is
C. H. Davidson, printing ..,.............,. 272 80
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-05-27

On motion, the following bills were
allowed:
J, Palmer, digging grave for pauper".... So 90
" " saving wood for court house Is
c. w. Taylor & Co., goods for poor farm. Is IS
C. w. Taylor & Co., goods for c'rt house. 3 Is
John Morris, stationery ..................... 5 IS
J. J. GilbertsOn, deputy sheriff fees... 6 90
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-08-21
The Pure and the Impure.

The merry little mountain brook, rs u
lightly dances over tho rocks and spark,
'ss IN the sunshine on its wa down to
the river, is pure and clean. 1t is active
therefore it is healthy. It is vigorous.
therefore it resists impuri.y. But TIE
sluggish pool, where the current is no,
strong enough to keep the water in no
ton, Is stagnant and foul. Dirt an
rubbish are thrown into it, and STAY
there. Impurities and vile odors make
1t breeder Of disease and an object to b
avoided. When the blood is strong and
rich and red, and vigorously courses ,4
accustomed rounds through arteries ane
veins, the system is hearty and healthy
When the blood IS thin and poor and
weak, impurities and deilcments Green
into 1t, and it has no strength to cast
them out, Then the system runs down,
The only known reliable cure for impure
blood and a weak and debilitated sysAern
is Hops and Malt Bitters-Ka tura's rem>
edy. The great Blood Purifier and Kid
noy and Liver Remedy, compounded
from the we'll known curatives. Hons.
Malt, Buchu, Mandrake, Daudehon,
Sarsaparilla, Casoara Sagrada, eta aops
and Malt Bitters Is the greatest health
and Life Restorer agent on earth. II il
especially recommended for all diseases Of
women, such as mental depression, W eak-
ness, breaking down, lassitude of tho
system, headache, etc. A trial will surely
convince any one Gifts merits. Call fo1
Hops and Malt bitters. For sale br
JOHN w. CLOSE.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-08-21
ASafequard.

The fstal rspidlty with which slight
Colds and Coughs frequently develop
into tho gravest maladies Of the threat
and lungs, IL consideration which should
impel every prudent person to keep At
hand, a. household remedy, . bottle Of
AYERS CHERRY PICTORIAL. ~ =.
Nothing elss gives such immediate relief
aud works 30 sure . cure In all affections
Of this class. That eminent physician,
Prof. r. Sweetzer, of the Maine Medical
School, Brunswick, Me-, says:-- ....
''Nedical science hes produced no other anoA
dyus expeotorsnt 20 good - AYER's Cx1n1r
rEoroRAt.s Il ID invaluabls for diseases Of ths
throat and lungs." ~ .
Tho sams opinion IS expressed by the
Well-knoWn III. L. ]. Addison, Of Chicago,
H., who ssys:-. RI 1&*t.t ]%.m.~. ~ -.
II have mover found, In thirty .hve years Of
continuous study and practieo Of medicine. any
proposasion q 70 great vatus = AYxns Os9RRX.
throat and lunss. It not only breaks up colds
and cures ssvsre coughs, bnt y more elective
than anything else Ii relieving even tho most
osrsoNa bxp0Chlol md pulmonary ahae!!vns."
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-08-21

WI . g ., ring blrial ,ef1nits
q Il iaIIi "a a q 81 9: 81
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-08-21
LAND OFFICE NOTICE.
Land Office At st. Cloud, Minnesota,

July ~, 1885. 4 ~ =.
Notice is hershy given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that snid proof will be made before leon
Houde. clerk Of the district court at Morrison
county. Mianesota, on September "a. 1885,
viz: Frank Bailey, of Morrison county, Min
nesota, for the M Of the NW4 and WI Of the
EE4 Of Section rs. Township I3o, Range 81.
He names the following witnesses 10 PROV
his continuous residence upon, and cultiva-
ton OF, said land, via: Samuel Thomas. H.
D. Snow, q Gorge Pierce, j. w. Manbeck.
posto nee address Of all Huff, Morrison county,
Minnesota. 1; .@ =
II 4 D. H. FREEMAN,
n ts. Il tn @ Revisfer.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-08-21
corps SETTLERS GUIDE.

! HENRY N. Corr, the Land Lawyer Of
Washington, o. o.. sends the ninth
edition Of CoPP's SETTLERS GUIDE, an
indispensable book 10 all who are
interested in public land. A chapter,
illustrated with numerous cuts, showing
how to tell Township. Section and
Quarter-Secti0n Corners. explains the
system Of Government Survey. 1t gives
the latest ruling and instructions under
The Homestead, Pre- emption, Tim Der
culture, Desert Land and other laws. The
price Of the hook is only IS cents.
{ 1t will tell you who isentitled to enter
land; how continuous your residence
must be; what improvements you must
make; what atfldavits you must swear to;
all about contests. and on what
grounds they can bcscommenced; also
State Lands, Stone and Timber
Lands, Mineral Lands, Desert Entries.
Saline, Railroad, Coal, Townsite, and
other lands; Scrip, warrant, and other
entries. 1tspurchase will save money
and trouble, as erroneous statements
circulated by conversation among settlers
may, II acted on, coat you a contest
perhaps your land and improvements.
.....1
"fou see that man there" remarked
the bartender ia a we'll known thirst
quenchery, takes just -four fingers
well, he takes just eight Of 'em regular
each day. But you never see him full
Why? Because he doesn't drink with
any one else. Always drinks alone, and
them's the kind 'er feilcrs that never
makes drunkards. Why, Reynolds the
great blue ribbon apostle once told me
that il the community would organize n
antitreatius society his occupation would
be gone. / think so 10. lt'sltrea,ing
that makes tdrunkards. What'll you
have Elk.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-08-21
LAND OFFICE NOTICE,
Land Office at st. Cloud, Minnesota,
Yulv % 12eS

0"''0 010V0 ot Ct' O'Uut, N.3HHeEUII,
July %, 1885.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
To- make tinsiproof in support Of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before Leon
sHoude, clerk IF the district court, at Morri-
son county, Minnesota. on September 20, 1885,
Wig: James Gerard Of Morrison county. Min.
nesota,:.for the 81 Of SE4. and 81 ofsW4 of
Section 4, Township II. Range 30.
IL He names the following witnesses TO prove
his continuous residence upon. and caitiva-
ton Of, said land. viz: Peter W. Blake. post.
Office address Little Falls. Morrison county,
Minnesota, Peter Washbush, il seph Tchida,
Joseph Toufer, p"stofice address Of all Pieree,
Morrison county, Minnesota. - ~,
. 80 99yI D. II. FREEMAN,
u. ,&5 g.str- Register.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-08-21
Cheapest First-class Music in the
United States.

Look at this list of some Of The most
popular music published. Printed on
the best heavy music paper, good clear
print; full sheet music size, and the same
MS generally retailed all over the United
States at 80 II - cents per copy. Our
price is FIVE CENTS per copy, or by
mail one cent added for postage. We
give the retail price, but remember our
price is but FIVE cents. We will send
catalogue of 1000 best selling pieces
published, free. Don't pay high exhor-
hi,ant prices when you can get the same
music for abou: onseighth the price; see
the following:
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-08-21
a Terrible Fate.

A telegram from Martins Valley, Pa,
dated Aug. 10, says:
Mrs. sarah TRULY, of this place, is an
aged widow. Her son John, "a, worked
on East Branch railroaa Jason, another
son, aged SO, was an employee Of the
atate quarries; Wymau, another son,
80 years old, WAS a miller. They lived
withile mother, having no families Of
,iheir.own. On Friday last John, while
+ running TO turn switch, fell into a
cattle guard and broke his neck. On
Saturday morning before news OF JOHNS
death reached home, Jason was drowned
in pit in The qnarries, recent rains
having filled it witl. wafer. James
Whitaker arrived in The village At 8
O'Clock On Saturday morning, with The
news Of John TRULY DEATH and met a
William jackson. who was bear,g the
,idings of Jason's fa,e,atftbe same time
The two walked together where Wyman
worked, to break The news to him first.
There was crowd about the mill, and as
the messengers arrived on the scene, men
wore carrying Wyman Truby's dead
body on, Of the building. He had been
suffoca1ed in grain bin. Less than II
hours intrcvented between the death OF
The frs, brother and the last one. The
news OF the death of her three sons so
Frustrated Mrs. TRULY that her life is
despxired of. The three bodies will be
buried in enc grave.
Philadelphia Times: While the res
ervxtion plan'ofs q salins with the Indian
il in force there 10 but one thing for til e
government 10 do, and that is to make
the reservations 10 faot what they are in
thsory--poasessson which csnnet be
nlienated. When tue Indian has advanced
far enough in the ways Of civilization I"
be given land in several,y and he invested
with the full privileges of citizenship he
must he allowed to make what bargains
he plesses and abide the consequences
whether he likes it or not; but until
1hst time comes he should be protected
from tho consequences even Of his own
folly. 49, .-.... ...
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-08-21

Aud 1,OOo other songs and instrumental pieces
equally ~ good as the above only six cents per
cspy. post ftso. Send for copy of our Musical
Joa1nal, SIZE per year, sample copy II cents.
In sending orders always send cash,
pos,-otfice order. or postal note, as We get
So many stanpA we cannot use them, also
IN all caves mention the paper you saw
our adyertisementrain, so we may do
justice to- those papers that furnish us
business: Address
]. H. THOMAS, Publisher,
Albany. N. Y.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-08-21
Norman an IS Stallion,
COARSAIR !!

During the present season ] will have
ibe above named Handsome Norman
Stallion at Staples livery stable in Little
Falls On Friday and Saturday Of each
week, and at Frank Farrand' s stable IN
Belle Prairie on W ednesday and Thurs
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-08-21
1'The r. oval Route. Z

For tickets and all Information cali as
w. s. Martin, Agent Northern pacifg.:s
Railroad at Little Fnlls.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1885-08-21

Boston Gazette: He was in the habit
Of coming home night after night at 2
o'clock in the morning. She grew
weary Of this, and rendered his latch key
useless by locking the front door. He
was abl,ged to ring the bell, and was
horror. stricken when his wife appeared
at tue window and murmared: "Ge
away, George, expect my husband home
every moment" He has become very
domesiicated since.