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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-17
A Surprise Party.

Between thirty and forty ladies, chiefly
old residents, came together at the pleas
ant home of F. A. TicknOr last Thursday
afternoon. The meeting was planned a.
greeting to Mrs. Ticknor's aunt, Mrs
Parker. from California;; whose late hus
band, Rev. H. l. Parker, D. D., was thu
former well known pastor of the Baptis
church IN this place. Mrs. p. was held il
warm regard here as was shown by the
representative character of the gathering
members of the Methodist, Universalisi
and Congregational churches being pres
ent. as well as those of her husbands for
mer flock.
After an hour delightfully."- spent IN mu.
tnal inquiries "reminiscences, q supper was
served; such as will readily suggest itself
to all familiar with Austin picnlcs, blu,
cannot be described to those who are not.
At the close of supper. the ladies group
ed themselves about Mrs. Parker, while
one of their number Mrs Alfred Morse
read the following beautiful lines:
Ii seems but yesterday. dear Friend, =
So fast the seasons glide
Since in the pilgrimage OF life
We journeyed side by side, -....-
And mutual hopes and kindred aims
Drew closely heart to heart, - :
When, suddenly the road branched of,
And led US far apart. .-s,..55s>
Since then, the years have come and gone,
And wrought their work of change;
Familiar things of other days.
Have grown remote aad strange.
But memory guards with Jealous care,
One sacred inner shrine,
Where love lays up her chosen names;
And there we treasure thine. 49, 80 SO
And often have been brought to mind, S.*
The cordial kindly ways,
The unObtrusive works OF love. -,.s s..
That asked not thanks or praise.
The ministries of timely words,
I The loyal heart. ana true
D friend, be sure we held you dear.
Far dearer than you knew!
Think not the service OF those years,
Is but of light est eem; -. ..
It's fruits will shake like Lebanon, !
Far down the years unseen.
It may not be the sOwer's Joy,
To reap the golden grain;
: But none the less, their faithful toll ..es
Will not be spent In vain.
Our hands will soon be folded now
Our earthly task be done;
We almost see the poarIy gates,
Beyond the setting sun.
And dawns upon our waiting eyes,
Where sin and sorrow enter not,
Nor care nor fear modest.
The selt-same Shepherd leads US home
His rod and stan 40 nigh.
Amid the sunny western slopes.
AS meath the northern sky.
Upon the self.same word OF grace,
Our steadfast hopes depend,
He who hath brought US hitherto,
Will keep 10 to the end. g
We pray you, of our hearty love.
These little symbols take;
And sometimes speak the names they Dear
For dear remembrance sake.
Forget US not, in faith and love,
WestilI shall Que remain;
With Joy we met-in hope we part;
The hope to meet aaaln.
The symbols" alluded to were then
presentedby Mrs. @. n. Davidson, IN the
shape Of a heavy cluster of hearts. bear.
ing the names Of the giYers. We are
sure that all present will long retain
pleasant rccollections Of this meeting and
parting visit.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-17

j. M. Greenman was nominated fol-
County Attorney for his eminent qualifi
cation for the Office He is an old and
experienced attorney, and if elected by
the people he will, in the future, as in
the past. perform the duties of the office
promptly aud without any delays. His
record in the past is q sufficient guarantee
of his ability and fitness for the Office OF
County Attorney. 29tf
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-17
PERSONAL MENTION.

b. F. stedman, Of Janesville, was caller
yesterday.
G. seebach managed to visit the county
capital on Monday.
J. w. Rising ana Al. Hunt, OF Dexter, were
in the city Monday.
DR.. n. NJ. Davidson, of Waseca, made US .
wee visit Saturday night.
Miss Maggie Brown has been visiting In
Lanesboro with Mrs. r. Mccoy.
Mrs, Whitman, OF Dell Rapids. Da., arrived
yesterday tor u visit with friends.
Mrs. s. B. Woodsum returned from her Wis
1t 10 Dcs Moines, Iowa, Friday afternoon.
Hon. Geo. Edgerton, of Kasson, was in our
city snort time Saturday, on his way home.
Mr.. Merrill, of the firm OF Merrill & Strouts.
went up to St. Paul Saturday and returned
Monday night.
Mrs. Eivira Harris. of Monmouth, ILL.,, is Wis.
iting her brother, VIM. A. Pierce, and her sis
ter, Mrs. s. Miner, whom she has not seen
for thirty years. - ,.-s@- 4s<
Stephen Case returned from his visit to Co.
lumbus, Ohio, last week, aud reportsa very
pleasant visit. He ha3 not been back TO tho
old homestead before In thirty years.
C. L. West, Eugene Wood, and N. Kingsley
attended the annual meeting Of Grand Chap
ter OF Royal Arch Masons at St. Paul last
week, Mr.. West was elected Grand High
Priest.
Mr.. G. I. Baker, of Dunkirk, NJ Y, is spend.
| ing several days In this city looking after his
property interests. He gives a very promis-
ing prospect OF Republican success in New
York State.
Farmer Fleck returned Sunday from. quite
an extended visit to New York. Vermont and
New Hampshire He saw snow falling In N.
H. last week. Were 1t not for politics things
would be pretty cool there.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-17

Are you bilious? Do you feel drowsy!
Have you the "bluesf" Take a dose of
Laxador. Price % cents. All druggists
keep it.
If your baby is restless while teethiug,
get DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup; dose of it
will relieve the little sufferer at once.
Only Is cents bottle.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-17
Republican Club.

The members of the Republican Club
held an enthusiastic meeting in the Office
Of the County Auditor, Monday evening.
Interesting speeches were made by o.
w. Shaw and G. E. Taylor. and telling
campaign songs occupied the intervals.
W. W. RanneY, G. II. Coats and s. D.
Catherwood were elected delegates to at
tend the meeting of the state league
which is to be held to day.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-17
Attention.

All old soldiers who were prisoners dur
ing the late war, will please call and leave
their names at the Austin Furniture Com.
pany with Geo, W. Merrick, Adj. Mc1n-
tyre Post.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-17

Go to VIM. Nj. Howe's Office for perfect
abstracts Of title. Ten years experience.
Loans at lowest rates.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-17
Corn SupDe

The Methodist people had a very inter
estine time, both socially and financially
at their corn supper last Wednesday eY.
ening. Corn. corn, corn and corned beef
abounded. The receipts of the evening
were over $50, successful outcome
which the ladies deserved
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-17

Farmers take Notice.
Anew Grainbuyer has located here in
Mr.. Woodsons warehouse by the Milwau-
kee Depot. This will make competition
and consequently improve the market.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-17
BUSINESS LOCALS,

80 FOR SALE.
A good span of mares, enquire at the BLU
Star Restaurant. 80.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-10-17

THAT HACKING COUGH can be so quick
" cured by Shiloh's Cure. We guarantee it.
DOrr s. Void.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19
Constitution of Democratic Clubs

The constitution of the nation al
association of democratic clubs, re-
Gently formed at Baltimore states
that the object is to foster the for
nation of permanent democratic
clubs and societies in the United
States to insure active cooperation
in the dissemination Of Jeffersonian
principles of government, to preserve
the constitution of the United States,
the autonomy of states, uphold 10
cal self government, resist revolt
tionary changes, Capitalization of
power, and the appropriation of
public moneys for other than the
purposes of government economi-
cally administered; to oppose COM
mercial restrictions for the benefit
of few at the cost of the many,
andiclass legislation, which despoils
labor and builds up monopolies.
The affairs of the association are to
be managed by a general committee
of four from each state and terri
tory, with the officers Of the associ
alton. The convention of the
association shall be held every
fourth year subsequent to the
national democratic convention, and
two thirds vote of the general com
mittee shall call special meeting.
Each club OF society will be entitled
to one additional delegate for every
100 members in good standing, nc
club to have more than five del
egates. When the clubs or socie-
ties of any state or territory have
formed state or territorial associa
tion, such association shall he en-
titled to eleven delegates-at-l arge
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19
WHY Young Men Leave the Farm

Is it not strange that so many
young men are deserving the farm
the only wonder is that so many
yet remain. How many farmers
are there who eat in their dining
rooms when they do not have COM
psny; who always use the best they
have tor their own family; who
plant flowers about their houses
who buy games for their children
who cultivate social life to the full
extent of their opportunities; who
do not run down farming as an occu-
patton when seasons are unfavor-
able; who put on clean clothes after
the days work and pay special at
tention to the niceties of manner
and appearance which give charm
to family life; who purchase books
and papers; who plan and execute
pleasant surprises for the home cir
Gle; who encourage their sons tt
make scientific study of farming
who give them proprietary inter
est in the farm, and an oppotunit,
now and then to see little of th'
world? Is it to be wondered at tina
when these things are considered o
but little moment young men turf
longing eyes to the cities?-Centra
Christian Advocate.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19
What is Severe Hazing?

The New York Star thinks Com
mander Sampson of the Naval
Academy has given definition OF
what he regards as mild hazing and
his conclusions are both original
and interesting.
Sixteen cadets at the academy
have been su nmoned to appear be
fore a court-martial for certain at
tentions paid to the fourth class
men, such at making them eat soap,
chew candles and stand OF their
heads. The commander states that
he does not consider this heinous
offense, but that the law leaves him
no option but to prefer charges
against the culprits, and they have
accordingly been summoned back
from their summer cruise.
The question naturally suggests
itself to the lay mind, if the com
mander regards heing compelled to
eat soap as mild hazng, what would
be be willing to designate as severef
For a person with an ordinary
at mach it would be sufficient pun
ishment for him to be forced to di-
gest q pound or two of candles. But
perhaps the commander thinks tina,
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19
The Bishops on Prohibition.

The address of the bishops to the
Methodist general conference in ses
sion in New York last week con-
tanned the following on the liquor
question:
From the beginning Methodism
has borne testimony against tip.
ping houses and dram drinking. AT
an early day church took advanced
ground in favor of total abstinence
and our preachers were among the
first in the field contending for the
legal suppression of the liquor traf:
fc. 1t gives US pleasure to note
that indications abound that oui
people occupy no doubtful position
on this subject and will hold no sec
end place in the pending stru cycle
for constitutional prohibition. The
liquor traffic Is so pernicious in al
its bearings, so .inimical to the in
terests of honest trade, 80 repug-
nant to the moral sense, so injurious
to the peace and order of society
SO hurtful to the homes
to the church and to th,
body polite. and 80 utterly antago-
aistic to all that is precious In life
that the only proper attitude to-
ward it for christians 10 that of re.
lentless hostility. 1t can never b.
legalized without sin. No tempo
rary device for regulating it can be
come substitute for prohibition
License high or low, is vicious il
principle, and powerless as RENE
DIV
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19
What Has Made the Money!

Have youstopped to inquire Just
what has made the money In farm
ing for the last year or two2 1t
would perhaps be easier to tell what
has not made money-for in the lat
ter category are to be found our two
greatest staples, wheat and beef. 1t
is the lesser staples that have paid
hogs, fat sheep, potatoes, beans,
poultry, eggs, and many of the still
smaller sources of income on the
farm. Cora has been q source of
profit to those who have had that
grain for sale, and especially the
few who can now place it on the
market; but the many farmers who
have bought it and fed it to cattle
have no very cheerful remarks &c
make on this score. The average
in smaller products, however, has
not been bad; and do not forget thai
the farmer who makes money every
year-and there are those who d.
it's the one who always has SOM
of these smaller products for SALE
National StOckman.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19
Settiug Good Examples,


One of my neighbors has a large
orchard. the older trees of which
were in bad condition for want OF
trimming. This year he went 10
work on his orchard. His neigh
bors saw what he was doing, and by
that one man making a break, every
orchard in that vicinity is in fine
condition.
We farmers have always been 10
the habit of planting about one
bushel of potatoes, one pint of peas
as many beans, ETC., just enough to
give the children all good taste in
their mouths. and say that we have
a garden. But this year one farm
er put out large patch of potatoes
one acre each of peas and beans and
five acres OF tomotoes. By so doing
his neighbors all have large gar
dens-
So if you want your neighbors'
farms fixed up, go to work on your
own. Every gallon of paint you us'
will cause ten gallons more to b.
used. Nothing looks finer or show
the neighborhood off so we'll as tx
have our farms fixed up, our house
and barns painted, fences mended
trees set out and trimmed and roads
work. And all this can be done b,
only one man making the break
j. R. G. in Farmers Call.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19

Crops of 100 bushels of shelled
corn are rare, but they are not an
impossibility. We have seen, on
the farm of Mr.. E. S. Carman, on
Long Island, crop of 134 bushels
of shelled corn raised on one acre
of ground. The variety grown was
Blount's prolific. the soil a light
sandy loan, the fertilizer used was
Mapes' corn manure, applied three
or four times during the season
altogether not over one quarter OF
ton-and the cultivation consist
ed of running a scultiyator between
the rows after every rain, and after
the application of the fertilizer
The labor and expense bestowed
upon this acre was not more than
any intelligent farmer gives to his
crop, if he expects big yield. Or
the same farm four acres of Chester
county corn the best acre l59.3i
bushels, the poorest 63.75, average
1889 actual Measurement. Amer
lean Agriculturist.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19
Her First Pair of Shoes.

Among the many interesting in
cidents connected with the closing
of the saloons at Kittanning, Pa, a
leading merchant tells the follow
ing: A woman came into his store
very timidly. She was evidently
unaccustomed to trading.
What can l do for your inquir
ed the merchant.
81 want pair of shoes for little
GIRL" she answered.
"What NUMBER"
"She is II years old"
"But what number does sh'
wear2" ~
IL don't know"
"But what number did you bu,
when you bought the last pair TO
herT'
"She never had a new pair in he
life. You see, sir, her father uset
to drink when we had saloons, bu
now that they are closed he doesn'
ldrink any more, and this morning
| he said to me: Mother, / wan
you to go up town to-day and ge
sissy pair of shoes, for she neve
had pair in her life though,
sir, if l told you how old she wa
you would know just what size t.
give me-"
Oh, it is pitiful that the childrel
of this republic must be robbed O
shoes and bread that a few idler
may be supported. The man VIII
gives his influence in favor of tn
saloons gives his sanction to thi
cruel robbery. He says: "Thi
idler may have the privilege, legal
ly, to take the hard earnings of tn
toiler and debsse him, though hi
children go with bare feet."-Wel
fare Mon. Ter.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19

curious way. Adjudications Of the
pension bureau are overruled in the
most peremptory fashion by these
special acts OF congress, since near
ly all the benefciaries named in
these bills have unsuccessfully ap-
piled to that bureau for relief.
This course of special legislation
operates very unfairly. Those with
certain influence, or friends to push
their cloims, procure pensions, and
those who have neither friends mol
influence must be content with
their fate under general laws. II
operates unfairly by increasing II
numerous instances the pensions O
those already on the roll, while
many other more deserving cases
from the lack of fortunate advoca-
cy, are obliged to be content will
the sum provided by general laws
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19

He had made his declaration oil
love, and been heard with a lower
ing of the fair head; with a blush
on the soft cheek. Blu. he could not
help saying something to fill in
while he waited for her answer.
"When I say l have never loved
till now" he said, cit is not ar
empty word. My lips have never
touched the lips of any woman
except my mothers; my hand ha.
never pressed woman's hand; / dc
not dance, and my arm"
A look of strange wondermen
came over the beautiful face ant
the deep eyes grew large as she lis
tened.
els this true, George2" she asked
with hushed breath.
at is" he answered; cit is liter
ally true"
The look of wondermen' merged
into glance of ice sternness as sh'
rose to her full height and confront
ed him.
"TbeD, for heavens sake, George,
she said, ego somewhere and prac
tice till you get record"
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19
Ages Of Birds.

The wren lives TIN ee years.
The sparrow-hawk lives forty
years.
The nightingale lives eighteer
years.
The goose and the pelican live
fifty years.
The heron and the parrot live
sixty years.
The thrush aud the common do
mestic fowl live ten years.
The robin, the lark and the black
bird live twelve years.
The crow, eagle, raven and swal
live 100 years.
The canary, the crane and thu
peacock live twenty-four years.
The pigeon and the linnet live
from twenty to twenty-three years
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19
What Women Dan Do.

Twenty years ago two maiden Ia
dies, daughters of an English cler-
gyman, were left orphans and poor.
One was 40, the other little older.
They were ladies, with the training
of ladies Of their time-which, after
all, was not so unlike ours. They
could play the piano and paint on
plush; bat they were too old and too
old fashioned to teach. They could
perhaps have found shelter in a
home for decayed gentlewomen, or
been burden 10 their friends. But
they did something better. With
the little money they had they left
their village home and settled them.
selves in the outskirts of London.
1t was but few hundred dollars,
but it sufHced for their project and
their support till that project was a
success. They set up a laundry.
They had women for the rough
work, but the clear starching and
the fine ironing went through their
own delicate hands for the first
years. They kept the accounts,
collected bills, in brief, furnished
the brains needed for a business
enterprise. At the end of ten
years they had neat home, q
large business and a certainty OF
provision for old age.
Another woman, after years oil
teaching, found herself utterly bro
ken down as to nerves, with the
prospect of invalidism and depend.
ence the rest Of her life. She had
saved a little money: and as soon as
her health rallied a little she began
to study medicine. She risked he,
last penny on it, her friends en-
couraging her by the assurance thai
if she failed in her STOOLS adven
ture" she might 60 to the poo
house for all their help. But sh,
came Of a race of doctors and sh,
did not fail. Despite age and deli.
cate health she built up larg
practice and made tor herself ,
competence. Mental strength an,
discipline counted for much here
, 1t is not like the other, an exampl
, every one might follow.-Frou
"Open Doors" by Emily F. Wheel
err.
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19
Welsh Wisdom.

Three things ofshort continuance
"a lady's love, a chip fire and q
brook food.
Three essentials to q false story
teller-a good memory, a bold face
and fools for an audience.
Three miseries of q mans house
"a smoky chimney, dripping
roof and scolding wife.
Three things that are seen in a
peacock--the gsrb of an angel. the
walk of a thief and the voice of q
devil.
Three things that are as good
as the best-brown bread in famine,
we'll water in thirst and q great coat
in cold.
Three warnings from the grave
"Thou .knowest what I was; thou
seest what I am; remember what
thou art to be-"
Three things as good astheir bet
ters--dirty water to extinguish the
fire, an ugly wife to blind mar
and wooden sword to coward
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19

The president a few days ago
sent in a message vetoing certain
fraudulant private pension bills.
The first paragraph of the message
reads as follows: l cannot spell
out any principle upon which
the bounty of the government is
bestowed through the instrumen tai
itv of the flood of private pension
bills that reach me. The theory
seems TO have been adopted that nc
man who served in The army can bt
the subject of death or impaired
health. except that they are charga
BILE to his service. Medical theories
are set at naught and the mos
startling relation is claimed be
tween alleged incidents of militar,
service and disability or death
Fatal apoplexy is admitted as tn
result of quite Insignificant wounds
heart disease is attributed to chron
ic diarrhna, consumption to hernia
and suicide is traced to army ser
Woo in q wonderfully devious an
The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1888-07-19
Hints to Young Scribblers.


In writing with lead pencil
care should be taken not to dip the
pen too deeply in the mucilage bot
tie.
A very convenient article for
young writer's Is a blank memoran-
dun book in which to jot down the
sums of money you receive for your
little articles. A small one will do.
The greatest care should be ia
ken in selecting copy papers. Some
editors prefer cream tinted note
paper, scented, with a beaten gold
finish for poems and heavy ragged
edge linen for love stories. This il
when you commence to write. Later
on the reverse of wall paper and tht
backs of old envelopes will do.
in case you want your MS. re-
turned it is well to insert a hint tt
that effect in your letter; otherwis,
the editor is apt to accept it sgains
his better judgment.
| A good method of disposing q
MS. which have been found un.
available by numerous editors is t.
offer them, without limiting Of thei
previous rejection, to the rag man
TO be paid for at his regular rates.
If you send manuscript to
magazine and it is not published il
eight years you are at liberty t
write to the editor about it. Il
such cases postage should be pre-
paid.
In commencing serial story car
should be taken not to give til
reader too much of an idea in tn
first chapter of what you are goin
to write about.