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Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05
DIED.


Mrs. Ingebor johnson, mother of Sey-
mour johnson, of tins city, died at the
residence of her son, Monday morning
Dec. 8, at 1:30 o'clock, at the advanced
age of 81. Mrs. johnson came to this
country from Norway in 1855 and made
her home with her daughters family in
Wisconsin, until about year ago. when
she came to Austin, and has since that
time made her home with her son Sey-
mour.
Her death was caused by old age; the
human machinery. after performing its
work for years, at length gradually ran
down.. She had been confined to her bed
for some time. Her end was peaceful.
The funeral will be held at the church
this afternoon at $50 o'clock.
Mr.. johnson is the only one surviving
of family of three sons and one daugh:
ter. His father died in 1914 and the sup
port of the young family fell upon the
mother, who faithfully performed he,
duties until her charges had passed be-
yond the need of parental care.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05
Battle of Gettysburg.

The audience which assembled in Opera
Hall, Friday evening last, to listen to Mr..
Stanleys illustrated lecture on the battle
of Gettysburg enjoyed rare treat. The
beautiful painting 26 10, represented
the Union forces in the act of repelling
Pickett's great charge on the afternoon
of the third days fight. All the details
of the combat had been depicted with
fine skill. The horses being especially real
istic in this action. Mr.. Stanley's famill-
arity with his subject and comprehensive
analysis Of the battle strategy, intersper-
sed with anecdote. made the evening an
instructive one At the close, after COM
plimentary remarks by several of our lead
ing citizens, o. w. Shaw proposed and
the audience unanimously voted that Mr..
Stanley be invited to repeat the lecture
on the following evening. On Saturday
evening Mcintyre Post attended the
lecture IN full force.
Mr.. c. n. Beiseker who was q partici-
pant in the battle, has since visited the
field, and has read with interest every.
thing relating TO the battle says; Chap.
lain Stanlev's description of the battle is
the best and most truthful version of the
battle that have seem.
Davenport Democrat-Gazette; Last Thurs
day evening at 7:3O in st. Anthony's church
occurred quiet yet delightful wedding. The
happy couple were Mi SO Caroline NJ. Gimble
and Ellsworth B. Sterling. Rev. Father Flan-
merry omciated. Only the most intimate
friends and relatives of the contracting parties
were present. The bride is most excellent
lady, the daughter Of our esteemed townsman
Joseph Gimble aud ia we'll known. She was
born and reared in this city. attended the pub
lie schools and is graduate of the academy
of Immaculate Conception. The groom is q
most worthy young man and for the past four
years has been manager for Mr.. Arnold. Mr..
and Mrs. Sterling took the sos train for the
southwest on a wedding tour. They will re-
turn in few days and take up their abode in
this city. .....- ..
Mr.. Sterling who played an important
part in the above interesting event is the
Youngest son of Mrs. E. J. Phillips Of
this city and we'll known to large num-
Der of our citizens. During his long resi-
dence in this city Ell made many friends
by his gentlemanly, obliging, and
raight-ferward conduct as business
man. The good wishes of host OF
friends 20 with him in his new relation
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05

Cholera MOrbus is one of the most pain
full and danferous diseases, many deaths
result from it each year. usually because
it is not properly treated. The most severe
cases may be cured, by using Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea REM
edy. It never fails. Sold by Giles & Tryon
When you go to E. H. Austin's art
studio You must expect to get the best.
Every thing flushed IN the highest grade
of art. All sizes and styles. India ink,
water color and crayon, on short notice..
The best display of baby's pictures in
the city. Remember the place, over
Pooler's drug store.
E. 81. AUSTIN, Leading Photograph
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05
BAD FAILURE.

BAD FAILURE.
The stock of boots and shoes belonging to
T. F. Fisher was attached by the sheriff
Saturday. on suit brought by one of Fish
son Yesterday Mr.. Fisher was arrested
on the charge of obtaining goods under
Sheedy. The case adjourned to Friday
and Mr., Fisher was placed under $500. 90
bonds to appear at that time. The liabil.
tiles of the firm are $1,000. The assets
IS. 500. which indicates bad state Of
affairs,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05
MARRIEn

JENSEN -EARL-At the residence of
the brides parents Mr.. and Mrs. Ethan
Earl in Austin. Nov. 20. 1883 by Rev.
w. E. Stanley n. p. Jensen and Anna
Earl.
CLIFT-DEMING-Iu Austin town
ship at the resldence of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. 81. +. Deminq, Nov. 20. 1883
By Rey. W. =. 6tanley VIM. ]. Cliff and
Eve. J. Deming.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05
Open evenings.
Established 1868.

Established 1858. Open evenings.
HAYES Bios. MAIN ST.
Useful, ornamental, acceptable holiday
gifts. Watches of every description,
American and foreign. Fine display.
Look and see Silverware. clocks, spec.
tacles, eyeglasses. canes. opera glasses,
diamonds, and other precious stones in
great variety. Latest novelties in jewell
~. Prices low.
The finest line of new perfumes in
the city at Giles & Tryon's.
New aud handsome picture mould
ing received at the Austin Furniture Cos.
For style, finish and durability, Aus.
tin pictures take the whole bakery. Re
member the place, over POoler's drug
store. 2t
-Engle's mill has not shut down as
has been reported, but IS running full
time and full capacity, and still turning
out their fine brand of flour as Of wore.
-Drs. Johnson and Allen examined j.
E. Rial. Friday. and decided that he was
feigning insanity He has been in Jail
for several days and has persistently re-
fused food.
Everybody is surprised to see the
prices so low when compared with other
houses, and nobody leaves without buy
ing q ladys or rents gold watch or some
thing in the jewelry line at Hayes Bros.
"A. R. Holman, B. F. Farmer and DIR.
johnson, of Spring Valley, G. n. Bost-
wick and w. H. Bentley, of Grand Mead
0w. and Henry Nupson, OF Preston, were
in the city Monday to assist at the Com
mandery meeting. We understand that
Sheriff Nupson was especially pleased
with his visit
Chief of police Frank Merchant Of
Albert Lea is being investigated by the
Mayor and council for an assault upon
CD. Fuller with policeman's billy. Look
ing after the bold yeomanry of Freedom
county seems to have demOralizing
effect upon her police officers. If our
own constabdlary falls from grace we
shall know how to explain it. as Austin
is frequently favored with incursions of
the valiant, from our western neighbor.
Wells Advocate: A. B. Lawrence Of
Austin, will eat his Thanksgiving turkey
in this village. Mrs. J. A. Hartman
aud children, of Austin, are spending
THANKSGIVING with relatives in Wells. 49,.
Mrs. Curran, of Austin IS visiting friends
in this village. Frank Kinney was
shaking hands with his many friends
here on Saturday. He has recently con-
structed for himself handsome new
house in Austin.
-Delavan Herald: Sandy Cotton says
he is going to Austin. where he has po.
sition on the railroad. If he goes it will
be the first time he ever left Delevan
He will probably be back in few days.
so, girls, do not worry. Sandy ought
to be good railroad man, and We have
no doubt he would if he could only make
up his mind to leave Delevan. He is &C.
tive and strong and good worker.
Austin is good place for HIM to come
to.
The Band of Hope will give an in
teresting entertainment at the Opera
House next Friday evening at O'Clock.
The evenings exercises will be furnished
by class that has received careful train
Ing at the hands of Misses Ethel David.
son, Belle and Della Horrobin. Miss
Lulu Knight will furnish the music. II
will be an entertaining evening and is in
the interest of good cause. Be present
and listen to and encourage the young
people.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05
Farrnars taka Notioe

Farmers take Notice.
A new 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, 1888-12-05
TO Purchasers.

3 Don't forget that G. a. Pooler will sell
you . better Photograph Album for less
money than any agent and on % easy
terms.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05
Apple Pies.

Cheaper than bread and butter, if you
buy vcnr apples from Rice & Lashbrook;
at three bushels for $500. Geniton,
Wine Sap, Romantic aud Domlnies.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05
ClO60d

The Flying Dutchman Meat Market
will be closed on Sunday during the win
ter months. BY giving their order for
Sunday meats on Saturday, our patrons
will confer favor which will be greatly
appreciated. FRIEDRICH s. HoRMEL
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05
Catholic Fair.

The articles on chance at the Catholic
fair, were won by the following persons.
No. SO. held by John Hagan, won the
PANEL of roses; no. 26. held by Sister
DionYsius, won the silver butter knife.
No. 233. held by Harry Keyser, won
the sled; no. 107. held by Ida Newman won
the ottoman; no. 112. held by Mamie Fur
long, won the doll; no. 233. held by Ollie
Phillips won the pin cushion; no II. held
by FTP. Antes. won the cream spoon.
Owing to all the chances sold on the
colt not being returned, the drawing fl
it will be deferred until Friday, Dec Z.
at II q. m. at DOrr &W0lds store. The
fair was very successful, the net proceeds
being 1878 90. The Rev. Pastor extends
his most fervent thanks to each and every
one who helped to make it so; Signed
Committee. - -. = -
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05

Money To loan. ~
J. D. Sheedy wants one $4OO, two $500
and two $1,000 loans at current rate of
interest. Office over c. w. Taylor's,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05
Enple r Co.'S Min for Sale

Engle + Cos MIL Tor Sale,
We offer our entire Mill property for
sale on account of poor health, we are
not able to look the business up as it
should be-.
This Mill must and will be sold in the
next 80 days. Terms good.
EN0LE & Co.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05

Go to VIM. M. Howe's Office for perfect
abstracts of title. Ten years experience.
Loans at lowest rates.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05
Salt Rhoum.

With its intense itching, dry, hot skin,
often broken into painful cracks, and the
little watery pimples, often causes in
describable suffering. Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla has wonderful power over this
disease. It purifies the blood and expels
the humor. and the skin heals without a
scar. Send for book containing many
statements of cures, to G. l. Hood &
Co., Apothecarles. Lowell, Mass.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05

Go to G. G. Adams & Co. for OAK
and maple wood.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05

My horse and wagon for sale cheap
very cheap. L. NJ. ODER.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05

Now is the time to paper-4,0 900 rolls
new styles just in at Giles & Tryon's.
Call and see.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05

-Lehigh. Scranton and best quality
Illinois soft coal for sale by G. G. Adams
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05

-Hildahl's New Photograph Gallery
Is located three doors north of First Nat
ional Bank. Will take produce in ex-
change for Photographs, and also accept
orders on any of the grocery stores, BY
G.. s. Hildahl.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05

"A few high grade polled Scotch Gal
loway cattle by imported sires for sale.
Among them fifteen sixteenths bull, a
fifteen sixteenths COW, fifteen-sixteenths
heifer, and one Red Galloway COW, if
Hanson, Northwood, Iowa. IS 80.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05

Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
is unequalled for old chronic sores.
Many cases have been perm arently cured
by it. For Sale by Giles & Tryon.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Lamps at Giles and TrYop's, finest
line in the city.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1888-12-05

To Farmers.
G. 8. Hildahl will take produce in ex-
change for photographs.
The South western news., 1888-06-27
BE Sure YOu are Right
Then go Ahead.

Look out! somebody is going to get
left. They have not been doing
the right kind of talking, and the
worst Of all they have not been
drinking the right kind of wills.
key. Read the following by an
old campaigner:
There are men who get drunk on
Brandy,
And men who get drunk on Rive
But the man who tackles the 'bust.
head brand
is sure to stumble and die.
Come all of you who have tempered
And by the Busthead goods been
floored,
Buy MINIS Hardshell Corn mvbovs
And have your health restored.
1t is the finest COW on the market
1t is as pure as the mountain dew
1t will make your temper as mild
and soft
AZ the color Of the ETHEREAL blue
The South western news., 1888-06-27
Afflicted with EsoiIS.

PRINcLE, Ga, April %, 1888
Switt's Specific Co., Atlanta.
Ga.-Gentlemen: Allow me to saw
that S.S,S has proved to be as
good as it is recommended to be.
About six years ago l was afflicted
with boils They began in Februa-
ry and continued until tall. Nv
body was covered with the corrupt.
ed matter. | used S,S,S. and can
safely say that l have not had a
single boil since. S.S.S. will always
do the work You can use this
certificate for the good it NAV do
others. Il w Brooks
Pringle, Washington County, Ga.
Treatise on Blood and Skin Dis
eases mailed free.
The Swifts Specific Co., Drawer
3 Atlanta, ia.
The South western news., 1888-06-27
From Dr. ~ .P.gEarrisOn.

NASHVILLE Tenn. May 2, 1888
i have used Swift's Specific in
my family for some time, and be-
lieve it to be an excellent remedy
for all impurities Of the blood. In
my own case, | believe that l have
warded off a severe attack of rheu-
matism n the shoulder by a timely
resort to their efficient remedy. In
all eases where a permanent relief
is sought this medicine commends
itself for constitutional treatment
that thoroughly eradicates the
seeds Of disease from the system.
w p Harrison.
The South western news., 1888-06-27
A N0BY LINZ or BABY CAR
RACES TO ARRIVE IN A FEW
DAYS At
L.D.HATCHER&BRO.

Monday Mr.. A B Hay, who was
making blackberry wine, threw a
lot of the squeezed berries in the
street. The wary town hogs
(quadrupeds) that are always on
the alert, found them and had a
glorious feast. However, it was
but short while before the city
was full of drunken hogs, some
staggerisg around, some asleep
and others fighting under the least
provocafion.
Cholera Cordial will cure you of
that bowel affection, whether it be
Dysentery, Diarrhea, Cholera
Morbus, or Cholera Infantum.
For sale by Crouch Bros.
Judge r F Simmons monthly
session of the County Court on
last Thursday was made terror to
evil doors. His fines and impris-
onments will go far to keep crimi-
mails, Gin de middle of de road +"
An immense amount of work was
done, and the expenses of the court
did not go over $4,000. What a
saving this court is to the
county?
Chase's Barley Malt Whisky is
free from all trace of Verdigris or
other impurity Being rich aud
nutritious it builds up the feeble
and the consumptive.
Sold by w G KENDRICK, Dawson,
From a hole in the brick wall of
Mr.. j B Farmers bar room on
Vain street, a snake h I'd its head
and body partly out, as little
Dick Timer was passing, who, boy
like, quickly gave an alarm. hen
it was killed it was found to be a
coachwhip, over three feet in
length. 1t is an unusual thing
for snake to be found in popu-
lous part of town.
The South western news., 1888-06-27
a Warming.

Never leave kerosene oil lamp
burning, without the presence of
some one in the house all the time.
From the accumulation of gas in
the lamp these explosions take place.
IT you keep the lamp we'll filed
with oil an explosion will rarely
occur.
Capt. John T Kiddoo's residence
Ill Cuthbert, came near being de.
stroyed by fire, from the explosion
of one of these lamps, in the alb
sence at the time of every one from
the house. This incident ought to
teach the profitable lesson of cares
fitness.
The South western news., 1888-06-27
Cakes and Bread
rs Consumption Encura-
BILE?

Read the following: Mr.. c H
Morris, Newark, Ark. says; Was
down with Abscess of Lungs, and
friends and physicians pronounced
me an Ipcurable Consumptive.
Began taking DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, am
now on my third bottle, and able
to oversee the work on my farm.
1t is the finest medicine ever
made"
Jesse Middlewart Decatur, Ohio,
says: Had it not been for DR..
Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption | would have died of
Lung Troubles. Was given up by
doctors. Am now in best of health. !"
Try it. Sample bottles free at
Crouch Bros Drug Store.
The South western news., 1888-06-27

Dawson was filled on last Satur-
day with a motley crowd of ne
groes, to witness the hanging of
Henry Walton, which did not come
off. Many of these negroes evil
IDENTIFY showed signs of disappoint-
ment. What a miserable refec-
tion this is on the better phase OF
human nature.
The South western news., 1888-06-27
CENTRAL RAILROAD OF
GEORGIA.
NOTICE TO TRAVELLING PUBLIC.

The best and cheapest passenger
route to New York and Boston is
via Savannah and elegant steamers
thence. Passengers, before pur>
chasing tickets via other routes,
would do we'll to inquire first of
the merits of the rodte-via SavanS
nah, by which they will avoid dust
and tedious all-rail ride. Rates
include meals and stateroom on
Steamer.
Roundtrip tickets will be placed
on sale June LIST, good to return
until October 31st. New York
Steamer sails tri,weekly. Bos,
ton Steamer, weekly from Savan>
nah.
For further information apply
to any agent OF this Company, or
to Z I CHARLTON, G,P.A.,
Savannah Ga.
CG ANDERSON, Ag't. Steamers,
Savannah, Ga. my30,tf.
The South western news., 1888-06-27
A Gard 10 the Public.

"Yes?said a prominent politician
the other day "things are getting
pretty badly mixed"
Kelley left Col, Griggs in a
pickle until his article came out in
the Dawson Journal W Itch eutire>
ly indicated him, but the most
important thing for all candidates
and voters to know is that Cholera
Cordial is the best remedy in the
world for all bowel affections and a
boom to the teething child" Price
50 cts. For sale by Crouch Bros
Dawson Ga.
The South western news., 1888-06-27
Complimentary 20 two
Former Da SvsOn Boys.

Fort White Fla Observer
Willie Lewis, brother of our ex-
cellent young foreman, arrived in
Fort White from his home in Daw-
son Ga last Monday, when he
was Immediately installed as a
member Of the Observer family.
Willie is but IA years old and is,
perhaps, one of the hest composit
tors ia the State for his age.
Charlie Lewis, our foreman, who
IS but II years old. is perhaps the
y'ungest hoy in the State who has
the sole charge of the mechanical
department of paper, and if he
had complete outfit and first-class
material, he would get OUT the
neatest little paper in the State.
We are proud of our two boys and
we bespeak for them trom our
readers kind appreciation of
their efforts to publish a readable
paper.
The South western news., 1888-06-27
Cancer ofsEhe Eye Cured.

ATLANTA Ga, FEBRUARY IA, 1888.
The Swift's Specific Co., Attain
ia, Ga. Gentlemen: About three
years ago, Jerry Bradley colored
man, had a cancerous sore on his
face, near the right eye. 1t caused
him a great deal of pain, and be
lost the sight of the eye, but was
finally cured of the ulcer by the
use of Swift's Specific, This case
is we'll known in Wilkes county.
Ga, where he lived near Danburg,
and Of this case, / myself had per-
sonal knowledge.
Z & McC,lendnn p
The South western news., 1888-06-27
FARRAR BUILDING

SplendidId lead pencils at En-.
LTNGAM's.
Mr.. Henry A. Turner, OF Isa-
bella, was III the city a few DAYS
ago.
Smell in a Drug Store:-What
smells most in drug store? Your
nose.
Mrs. W E Riordan of this city,
recently visited friends in Georges
town.
Mrs. Mary Jordan of George
town, recently made most pleas.
ant visit to this city.
Capt. 0 G Robinson, is again
with us, having returned from his
business duties, away from this
city.
Col. Long, one of Eufaula's
most prominent young lawyers,
was in the city, Monday, on legal
business.
One of the most attractive feat
ures of a summer sermon is brevity.
But don't hint this to the
preacher.
Our young people took in a nice
party at Mr., Sandy Hatcher's, a
few nights since. An elegant time
was reported.
Meredith Statham, did faithful
and untiring work, in his recent
enumeration of the school children
III Iule SJuht('
We wish for Mr.. Charlie Holli-
day, pleasant vacation sbroad,
from his exacting duties in the
telegraph office.
Miss Beulah Roberts. one of
Dawson's charming young ladies,
recently visited relatives in town.
Bronwood Reporter.
For the first time in the history
of Dawson, watermelons were sold
upon our streets the middle of
June, at nickle piece.
"Papa will never consent, John. +"
81 am sorry" $50 am l." "You
are an angel" "You are a goose"
"Then let's y."-Boston Courier.
Upon the resignation of the Rev.
B w Davis, as one of the trustees
of the South Ga, M. Il F. College,
Mr.. Jno. w Turner was elected in
his place.
Don't forget to try Horsley q
Killen for good and cheap goods.
Mr.. Sam w. Arnett is now in
Chattanooga, Tenn, doing busi>
ness for Bryan Bros. We wish
for him a most pleasant time at his
new home.
Gov. Gordon complimented his
"old adjutant," the Hon. VIM.
Kaigler, of this city, with an invi-
tation to his daughters marriage,
which recently took place in At.
ANITA.
Through Judge R F Simmons,
Mr.. Henry R Turner has received
his pension as a Mexican war vet
eran. Up to this payment he was
due S129.33. His pension is S.
90 per month.
Our firemen are in receipt of a
beautiful picture OF the E. B.
Young's running squad. This
picture is richly priced as a mem.
ento of Eufaula's gallant company,
the E. B Young.
Our circulation is increasing
rapidly. The best class of our tar.
mers are enrolling their names ON
our subscription books. OF last
weeks issue twenty-five extra cop
les were ordered by one person.
1t is source of regret to- tn,
community, to lose MIR. Geo. "
Johnson. who goes to Bronwsod, tc
engage in the drug business. =
While with us, Mr.. johnson mad,
for himself many friends.