Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1890-06-11

Married, BY Judge RanneY. on the
both Of Grand Meadow, MINI.
The state examinations in our high
school were far better than was expected,
and indeed average we'll with previous
ones, considering the circumstances. i.
Captain W. r. Sampson, Superin-
tendent of the Naval Academy at An
napolis, will contribute an article on that
institution to the Forthcoming number
of Harper's Young People. 49,
lie Roy Independent: Elmer Coffeen
of DEBORAH was seen on our streets Fri
day of last week. Singular why 4 young
man should 20 from a town like Deco
rah to one like LIE Roy to attend decora-
ton services.
Charley Lewis, plasterer, left Mon
day morning, and about three out Of
every four of our business men mourn
his departure in the shape of bills of no
small dimensions. Frank Riley is after
him and will bring him back.
Mrs. Elizabeth W. Champney, who is
now in London, and recently had the
pleasure of attending reception a.: the
Court of St. James, will contribute to
the next number of Harper's Bazaar a
sketch entitled Caught IN the Wh,rl.
pool An Experience during the London
Season" An article by Helen Jay. en-
titled THE Middle aged Woman" will
appear in the same number.
The nuptlals of w. Thede Molllson
and Miss G. Belle Hunkins were indeed
a gala season. The ceremony was per,
formed by Rev. McVlttie Wednesday
evening, June 4, at s o'clock p. m, in
Christ church. The decorations were ar
tistic and tasty. The bridal party con-
sisted of the ushers and Miss Ida Barnes
and Ben George, bridesmaid and best
man, each of whom did their part credi-
tably. The BRIDE was beautifully ar
rayed in cream colored, airy material,
en- train. decorated with lovely roses and
ferns: The groom looked his best, and
as they knelt before the inner altar, a
momen:ary stiffness only enhanced the
lovely picture. A reception at the home
of the bride Immediately followed, which
was a very pleasant social event. The
following evening a large company en-.
joyed a reception given by the groom's
parents. The event is pronounced by
one aud all as simply perfect in detail 10. OF
| arrangements. uC 1lulluu Uuuu luI-
nished sweet music for the occasion, and
the menu was in every particular WITHOUT
PRECEDENT. May blessings rich and rare
shower the pathway of the newly welded
pair through their life's journey.
The sermon to the graduating class
was preached by Rev. c. E. Wright last
Sunday evening at the NJ E. church.
The churches all united in a union ser.
vice. The house was crowded and many
were compelled to return home. Rev.
Wright took for his text, John l. 43
| And Jesus Said Unto Him. Follow Me-
Tie main thought of the sermon was,
the superiority Of the Gospel in present
ing for mems acceptance person, as dis
tingulshed from mere abstract truths
And not only person, but the choisest
specimen of person. The Christ was
shown to be the greatest personality that
has ever appeared in the world, whether
judged by bis intrinsic character. or by
the results of his life. To come under
| the influence of that great personality is
the best safeguard that can porsibly come
to any soul. Many good words of ad-
vice were given, and it is to be hoped
that the thirteen fair graduates may re-
member and profit by them throug hout
life of usefulness. The graduating ex-
ercises will take place at the Opera
House Thursday evening, the address to
be delivered by Rev. s. H. Dewart. On
Friday evening DR.. and Mrs. Hollister
will give the class a reception at their
pleasant home, corner of Main and