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The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

Court proceedings in furtherance of the
attempt to break the will Of Abner Coburn
began yesterday. They will probably drag
along week or more before decision is
reached. As there are large number of the
most distinguished lawyers in the State en-
gagged in the case the expense will be very
large. Perhaps before the testimony is con-
cluded some better reasons for contesting the
will will appear than have yet been given to
the public. As the case now stands it looks
as il every fimsy pretext had been resorted
to to waste great estate which had been
wisely disposed of by its owner.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

Collector Saltonstall is having hard lines.
A little while ago Democratic newspaper
unsupported him and got him into trouble
with his Democratic brethren. He has hard
ly Strengthened out that misunderstanding
when the Herald puts into his mouth pro-
lection speech delivered by another Mr.. Sal
tone+al1
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

If it be true as reported that Warner and
Work, the men who profted so largely by
Wards operations, offered to compromise
and that the authorities refused to listen to
the offer, it is greatly to the credit of the
authorities. If these men had guilty knowl-
edge of the kind of business Ward was doing
they ought TO share his punishment
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02
s2,O66.sOO.s1

STATE OF MAINE, CUMBERLAND, 5. $.
/, B. c.. Somerby, Cashier of "The Canal Nation
al Bank of Portland" do sOlemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my kpowl-
edge and belief b. c. SOMERBY. Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3Oth day
of Dec, 1885. G. c. PETERS, Notary Public.
COrrect-Attest:
| ELIAS THOMAS,)
JOHN N. LORD, Directors
dee31d3t +. wv. BAILEY, Q
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

Each day adds few millions ito the Van
derbilt fortune. This time it is New York
man, whose name is not given, but whose
opportunities for acquiring accurate infor-
mation on the subject are unquestionable,"
who says that Vanderbilts fortune is $780,
Ann nGn
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

The President in letter to Mr. Keppler,
the editor of Puck, says there never was
time when newspapers lied SO much and so
meanly as now. The President could not
have read the Democratic papers in the last
campaign or else his memory is treacherous.
Perhaps, though, lying doesn't make so pow
erful an impression upon man when it is IN
his interest as when it is against him.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

The suit of colored man against the pro-
prietor of a place of amusement, who had re-
fused him admission on account of his color,
has brought out the decision from the Iowa
supreme court that no man can demand as
right. under the law, the privilege of enter
ing place of amusement, the right of de-
termining who may and who may not enter
resting altogether with the proprietor.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

We suggest to our Democratic friends that
this is the part of the year that Dickens
called a kind, forgiving time. But then,
come to think of it, Dickens's knowledge OF
the spoils system, civil service reform, office
brokerage, party iealousies, ETC., ETC., was
1in1itpd
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

A gentleman said to be very near to Speak
er Carlisle furnishes list of the chairman
ships of the House committee which he be-
lieves to be correct. Bland figures in it as
chairman of the committee ON coinage.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

Sam Jones is about to wrestle with Gin
cinnati and the Standard Oil gang. Mr..
Jones's obituary is in type.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

Something like evidence that Pasteur's
treatment is preventive of hydrophobia is
furnished by the history of three Belgian
children who were bitten by mad dog One
of them was sent to Pasteur for treatment
while the wounds of the other two were
merely cauterized The two treated in this
way have since died of rabies while the
one inoculated by Pasteur is alive and we'll.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

it is better for labor, in our opinion, to have
it stop From what information we have
been able to gather we have been inclined to
the opinion that the latter was more likely to
be the result than the former.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02
The New York Board Of Trade and Trans.
portation send out the following manifesto.

ut is stated in the newspapers that the Hon.
VIM. NJ Eyarts, u s. Senator from New York,
intends making speech on the silver question,
and the advocates of continued coinage of silver
dollars claim him as favorable to their views As
this IS contrary to the general understanding of
Mr.. Eyarts's opinions and contrary to those of
New York upon this important question it sug-
gested that al who esteem that distinguished gen
tIemnn should write him upon the subiectqt once
The situation is too critical for delay.
Ii Mr.. Evarts's expected speech does not
commit him any more than his recent Boston
speech this worry on the part of the New
Workers is unnecessary.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

Postmaster General Villas has just dis
missed Mr. Gurley, the superintendent Of the
free delivery mail service, because he wanted
tn place for Mr.. Bates of Dubuque, who
knows nothing about the business, but is a
good Democrat Mr. Gurley has been in the
employ of the department. since 1860 and
rose gradually to his present position. Mr.
Villas confesses that there were no charges
Of any kind against him.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02
jATURDAY MORNING, JAN. 2.

We do not read anonymous letters and commun-
cations The name and address of the writer are
all cases indispensable, not necessarily for pub
fTcarfsH hut as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

If the Mugwump is dead, as certain Of our
esteemed contemporaries continue to allege,
why not let him rest in peace.
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

The Bangor Commercial insists that there
was a riot here on Christmas day which the
Portland papers have suppressed. The
Commercial has been misinformed. There
was no riot here on Christmas day or any,
thing approaching one. We believe man
somewhat intoxicated did fall, or was
pushed, down the stairs at the hall where the
Salvation Army was holding meeting, and
that in the telegraph columns of the Boston
papers this occurrence was described as a
riots Probably the Commercial got its in
rneuead soIulers orphans are the children
of the state and nation. Neither can have
Searc rneefin III ta1ne there is no worthier
institution than the military and naval or
phan asylum at Bath. Few citizens of the
State realize the good that is accomplished
there from year to year. The Home was
never better equipped for the service for
which it is intended than at present, and
never better able to apply whatever help the
people of the State may wish to render the
deserving unfortunates
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

Day By day the Mormon outlook grows
darker and darker. The written opinion of
Judge Powers of Utah, who recently refused
to naturalize Mormon on the ground that
he was not fit for citizenship, deepens the
prevailing gloom. Judge Powers says:
think that a man who is so firm believer in
the doctrine that crime in right that upon apply
ing for naturalization he announces under oath
that he would, as juror, violate his oath and
where the proof showed the prisoner to be guilty
beyond reasonable doubt, is not fitted to become
q citizen 1t would, it seems to me, be a judicial
upon such man. Z
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

The only difference the nstann way i tsa we
the
shall
that afford waste
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02
GOOD SEATS

now on sale at Stockbridge's for Boston symphony
Orchestra concert, Jan. 18TH assisted by MISS
Radecke and Miss o. Brien, on two grand piang9s,
also tickets ready for Cough. Recital Dy Frisx
Geise, Rose of CastiIe'' and the opera Oh
ssNIarfhn., Martha tickets 80 and 70 cents
dec3l Nv
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02
THE NEW HOME MACHINE

offered For instances shall sell on
Y contract system,
The Portland daily press., 1886-01-02

$45 and upwards;
people Of Maine is p Crushed
surprises patiently the cost and hand
discovered that DO
Charged and we
going to sell
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

Dell French Of St. Paul was in Austin
over Sunday.
Hon. H. R. Wells of Preston, was in
Austin last week.
Lyman D. Baird and wife left for Hot
Springs, Arkansas, last Friday.
Capt. w. H. Sutton and wife have re
turned from their southern trip.
Prof. and Mrs. Alton are entertain
ing Miss Truesdell of 0watonna for a
few days.
Charlie o. Johnson of Minneapolis spent
Sunday in Austin with friends and &C.
Quaintances
Miss Jennie Short has accepted the
position of instructor to two little girls in
Delevan, Wis. She is to give them gen.
eral lessons and music.
F. A. Day. of Duluth, Of the firm of
Richardson & Day, Of this city, came
down to attend the funeral of Will Will
lard. Will was in the employ Of this firm
for more than four years.
Prof aud Mrs. Rankin of Owatonna
came down Saturday to attend the
funeral of Will Willard. Will was q
graduate from our public school during
Prof. Raakin's principalship IN this city
W. NJ. Roberts. of Columbus, Ohio.
arrived in Austin las: week Monday. In
few days he will have concluded the in
voice of c. Fl. Davidson's interest in the
hardware store of Cook s. Davidson, and
will take possession.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
DEXTER.

Quite wind. thank ye' Saturday
night. Several parties rode four miles,
though, to attend tho rink.
The Mite society met at John Row
ley's last Friday night. There were
time realized.
"a. Seebach shipped car of wheat
lastl Thursday. j. Hartze shipped car OF
barley same day. Benner Bros. shipped
s cars Of hay last week.
"A corps of surveyors are in this
vicinity for the Mimi. and NV. R. R.,
making few changes IN their line where
it crosses the Milwaukee road, but the
changes will not amount to any material
difference from the present location.
We hear complaint Of our lumber
dealer here, parties claiming that the
same company in Austin made bill Of
$50 about 6 or dollars less than their
agent here could do. This makes it hard
for those whs try to keep the business
here that really belongs. here.
We record the marriage of Frank
Woods and Miss Flora Funderhide, both
of Pleasant Valley. last Saturday at
Grand Meadow. Also same day, at
Spring Valley, Frank Peck of Grand Mea-
dow town to Miss Hattie Dickerson of
Pleasant Valley.
Miss Cora Lynch. our efficient teacher
in the upper room, has accepted posi-
ton a. teacher in the Garfield public
school building St. Paul, and resigned
her position here last Friday Her sls-
ter, Miss Cena, will take her place. and
Miss Callie WEIGH will teach the balance
of the term in the room formerly presid-
ed over by Miss Cena. JUAN.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
LIE ROY.

j. NJ. Larrabee sold out his lumber
business to d. c. Corbitt, last week.
The surprise party at Geo. W. Re-
rnores, last Wednesday evening, was a
real surprise.
John Franks imported thoroughbred
stud arrived yesterday. He is four years
old and weighs 1920 pounds.
Mrs. D. w. Bishop and Mrs. julia
Gleason, of Belvidere, ILL.,, sisters of
Mrs. 7. J. Bishop, are visiting relatives
and friends in town and vicinity.
Mr.. Stickney, President of the MINI.
& Northwestern Railway, informed Mr..
J. D. Allen, last week, by letter, that the
road by way of Taopi was definitely
settled.
&C. A. Roy and F. L. Henderson went
to Austin last Wednesday to get counsel
relating to subjecting the McGough store
property to indemnify the village for liza
bility to ]. Nj. Greenman.
Name Huntley returned from Wiscou-
sin, last Wednesday, with ten months
old Devon bull, for use on the Huntley
farm He is bright red fellow and
weighs nearly eight hundred pounds.
The village and township election is
March 9th, 1886. The polls of the village
election are to be opened at 10 o'clock
a. M, and closed at o'clock, p. m. :;
while that of the township open at 9
o'clock a. M, and close at shutdown. The
phunny part Of it is that a villager votes
twice that day, and for both assessors.
John Frank informs US that stock
man in Wis. who saws off all his cattle's
horns, was arrested for cruelty to animals
Upon the trial he showed that he sawed
them off close to the head with fine,
sharp saw, and put tar on and healed
them up; and. further, that injury in
hurting the animals in this process was
much less than that inflicted on each other
when they had horns, and made such a
clear sho wing that the jury acquitted him
of the charge Feb. 18Th.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
ROSE CREEK.

&C. W. Lacy has gone to Milwaukee
on business.
Think this is to be a dull week.
Have heard of no program.
Sheriff Mollison was seen on our
streets Monday summoning jurors.
C. r. Varco is daily expecting
a carload of sewing machines. What
next
That new stock man at P O'Maley's
makes full nine of boys and yoke Of
girls.
Newman & Hanson were loading
three cars Of potatoes fer Kansas City
Monday.
There will be basket sociable at
the residence Of Mrs. Dean Wednesday
evening, March Sd. All are invited.
William, a son of John Mcbride,
came into town on a load of potatoes
last Saturday, and in getting off the
sleigh, slipped and fell. and dislocated
his arm. DR.. Mcdonald of Austin, at
tended him.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
The 20 are solid facts.

The best blood purifier and system reg
ulator ever placed within the reach of suf-
fering humanity, truly is Electric Bitters.
Inactivity of the liver, Diliousness, jaun-
dice, constipation, weak kidneys, or any
disease Of the urinary organs, or whoever
requires an appetizer, tonic, or mild slim
ulant, Will always find Electric Bitters the
best and only certain cure known. They
act surely and quickly, every bottle guar
anteed to give entire satisfaction or money
refunded: Sold at fifty cents bottle by
Dorr s. Void.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
-
LYLE.

Pleasant weather
The dance the 22d was success.
j. F. Hummel left for Sioux Falls,
D. T., Friday.
Geo. Gardner, suddenly left Lyle,
Friday for St. Paul.
Miss Rose Galloway left for her
home in Austin Saturday.
The Otranto Dramatic Club played
to a good house Wednesday evening.
Peter Gems, the marble dealer from
Kushtord, Mimi, was in town Saturday.
Grove street has another ornament,
and that is Thompson & Martins new
sign.
The masquerade party Friday even
ing promises to become the grand affair
of the season.
-. Wenham visited st. Paul, Wednes-
day and Thursday last. Who says Lyle
did not turn out to the Ice Palace?
-MARR1ED.-John Larson of Slough
ton, Wis, to Mary K. Stoe, At Lutheran
church, Sunday. Rev. J. Muller Eggen
performed the cermonv.
Twenty seven lots have been sold
since November 18th. Who says there
will not be some building next spring.
The parties who have purchased those
lots will build as soon as the weather
allows them to. JUNIUs SCRAPER.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
THE ALLIANCE MEETING.

At the courthouse, last Saturday after
noon, the railroad question was taken
up, and talked over to considerable OK
tent, and it was thought best to lay the
matter over to the next meeting, and
all were requested to bring what lnforma-
ton they could in regard to shipping
rates.
On motion the question for the next
meeting: "The most profitable crop for
farmers to raise this year"
Now, we want the farmers to turn out
en- masse to this meeting, and each
advocate his own ideas. Yours may be
Grain, Grass, Vegetables, or Stock, and
show why yours shall be preferable.
Meeting adjourned for another week,
in same place, Saturday, 1 o'clock p. m.
j. j. FURLONG, Secretary.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
GRAND MEADOW.

-H. Colman and Charles Wood each
shipped car Of hay this week. 49,.
Is Mrs. John Tyrell has been presented
with $3.50 in cash by the railroad boys.
John Schroeder sold hog to L. C.
Lindsey on Tuesday morning that
weighed $50 lbs.
John and Theodore Loe, who have
been visiting friends in Lacrosse, return
ed last Saturday.
Mr.. John Conner has purchased W.
W. Ranney's stock of merchandise and
will continue the business at the old
stand.
The Ladies Union Aid Society Of
the NJ. E. Church held their first meet
ing at the Church last Tuesday evening.
There were about twenty-five persons
present. Rev. E. A. Powell delivered a
select reading, and Misses LYDIA
Schleiger and Mary Correll gave recita-
tons. The following officers were
chosen: Mrs. Palmer, president, Mrs.
Sch.eiger. list Vice Pres; Mrs. Converse,
I'd Vice Pres; Mrs. Ranney, Secretary;
Mrs. Schotield, Treasurer.
Mrs. c. A. Knox, State organizer of
the w. G. T. u, would like to meet all
the ladies of this town in the afternoon
of Thursday, March 25th, at $50 p. m.
for the purpose of organizing Woman's
Christian Temperance Union in this
place. Mrs. Knox will also give public
address in the evening of the same day
at 7:3O, on the work of the w. G. T. o.,
and temperance. Our meeting will be
held in the Methodist church. Mrs.
Knox will be in Dexter on March Gath
for the same purpose.-Record, Feb. 18th
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
ADAMS.
Great dearth of news.

Great dearth of news.
M Schafer's wife's mother died Sun
day, 21st.
MIR. Jno. Schafer intends to put in a
billiard table soon.
Creamery started up, and several
teams out gathering cream.
Mr.. D. G.Harris, of Prairie du Chen,
Wis, IS in town visiting his sons.
The snow seemed to be going until
Friday, when it took fresh lease.
The Norwegians are making great
efforts to improve their Church by put
ting in carpet, and in other ways.
This is noble edifice, and speaks we'll
for farming community impoverished
by poor crops.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
Gold in Our Fi0lds

When We consider the health to be bet
ter than wealth, then must We consider
the old field MULLEN better than gold-at
least the medical world so recognize it.
and attests its merits over cod liver oil
for lung troubles. Made in tea and COM
bined with sweet gum it presents in Tay-
lor's Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum
and Mullen a pleasant and effective cure
for Group, whoopin9 cough, colds and
consumption. Sold by Dorr s. Weld and
Mills & Johnson.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
DEATH or WILL a. WILLARD.

DEATH OF WILL a. WILLARD.
Thursday afternoon the sad intell1-
gence, the citizens of our city dreaded to
hear, but could but anticipate, came, that
Will 4. Willard was dead. This sad
event cast cloud of gloom over our en-
tire community, as young Willard was as
we'll beloved as widely known. His i'll
ness was not of long duration, as he sang
in his accustomed place in the choir at
the union services in the Congregational
church Sunday evening, Feb. z. The
form of disease was typhoid pneumonia,
his death occurring Feb. IS. He was
born in Peoria, ILL.,, Aug. 16, 1855, and
came to Austin in September, 1876. He
graduated from the Austin High School
in the class of 1888. During the last 4
years he was employed in the Office of
Wheeler Bros. and Richardson & Day.
He was young man OF more than ordi-
nary business ability. He was possessed
of fine natural musical talents, which he
utilized as member of the Congrega-
tional choir. and often appeared on vari-
Gus public occasions requiring his SER
vices. He was also member Of Co. G,
in which he held the rank of Sergeant.
The funeral services were held at the
residence of his parents, on Water street.
Sunday afternoon, Feb. 81. at 3 o'clock,
and were largely attended, the house be-
ing crowded to overlooking. The exer-
cises were conducted by the pastor, Rev.
G. E. Wright, of whose church young
Willard was member.
The floral decorations were most appro-
pirate and beautiful: A large shield,
from Co. G., 2} feet in length by 2 feet in
width, the letter &c" being formed with
blue hyacinths, and the crossed arms in
purple; harp, with one broken string,
from the choir; pillow with the letter
W." from the the high school; a wheel
with one missing spoke, from the high
school class Of 1888; an anchor from Rich
ardsen & Day; and design of the Coates
Affair."" from the choir.
After the exercises the interment took
place in Baudler's cemetery.
In this sad bereavement, Mr.. Willard
and family have the sincere sympathy of
many friends, a feeling IN which all who
ever met their son. most heartily join.
To the memory Of this first born son, so
full Of promise, and filial devotion, they
can add the consolation that he was pre-
pared for the great change, and died in
the sweet assurance of the rest beyond
the grave.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
LANSING.

E. Richards returned from the south
last Tuesday.
There was a social dance at James
Blowers last Friday evening.
The donation was success. Some
thing over $40 in cash being the result
Mr.. and Mrs. Riker entertained par
ty of friends at their home last Friday
evening. An enjoyable time!was had.
Geo. Wood started last Wednesday
for Rochester, New York, being called
there by sick brother, who is not ex
pected to live
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
A Great Surprise

Is in store for all who use Kemp's Bal
sam for the throat and lungs, the great
guaranteed remedy. Would you believe
that it is sold on its merits and that each
druggist is authorized to refund your
money by the Proprietor of this wonder
full remedy if it fails to cure you. Mills
It. Price soc and 81. Trial size free.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24

Speak only two letters and thus name
the destiny Of all earthly things. D. K.
But many have died too early from q
neglected cough or cold. If they had
taken Taylors Cherokee Remedy of
Sweet Gum and Mullen q long life would
have ensued. Sold BY Dom & Void and
Mills & johnson.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
Farmere And Mechanics.

Save money and DR.. bills. Relieve your
Mothers, Wives and Sisters by time
ly purchase Of Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup, the best known remedy for
Coughs, Colds. Group and Bronchial af-
fectiens. Relieves Children of Group IN
one night; may save you hundreds of dol
lars. Price SOC aud 800. Sample free.
Sold bv Mills & johnson. 2
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24

And irritating diseases of the skin and
scalp, eruptions or alterations, cannot
exist where COLES CARBoLIsALvE is thor
oughly used. 1t relieves itching and ir-
ritation, from any cause, and effectively
cleanses and heals all sores. For the I'M
mediate relief and cure of burns, scalds.
cuts, wounds, chaps, chafes, bruises, chill
blalns, poisons, inflamed sore eyes, and
as salve for general family use, there is
nothing known that even compares with
it. The label on every package is black
and the letters green. small boxes, Is
cents; large boxes, so cents.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
Happy Thought in the Night.

For years Mr.. Jas, R. Ackley, of 1853
West Fayette street, Baltimore, had suf
fered with neuralgia so that he could
hardly sleep. But he writes, "One night
/ was suffering very much, and the
thought struck me that Browns Iron Bit
tiers would do me good, and perhaps cure
me. 1t was happy thought and to my
great JOY it has entirely cured me after
using two bottles. After three months |
have had no return of the symptoms. l
cheerfully recommend it as the best tonic
l have ever used" Neuralgia sufferers,
take the hint!
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1886-02-24
Riddles.

A lady asked gentleman his age. He
replied, What you do in everythingf"
XII. So does Tay1ofs Cherokee Remedy
of Sweet Gum and Mullen excel over all
other medicines for coughs, Group and
consumption Sold by Dorr s. Void and
Mills f Johnson.