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Mower County transcript., 1897-05-12
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81. r Hammond was hulling clover
last week. s5 = !. 81 ss..+5, ..5.S5 .3ss 3
Rev. Cook will hold services IN the
church Wednesday evening.
e, F. Chase had friend from Oak
land visiting him Sunday. 5s
Six young ladies came up from Aus
tin on their wheels Saturday. D. !
NJ. Keefer and Martin Crofut Of
Rockdell were in town Saturday. s
Winferd Simpson is blasting rock
near the iron bridge northeast of town
Mrs. j. F. Beatty Of Blooming
Prairie visited relatives Thursday,
DR.. Vaughan and wife of Blooming
Prairie visited relatives Wednesday;
+ Miss Jewett Of Brownsville and Mrs.
DAVIS Of Waltham were in town last
week. - ~. ...| &'.., .@- 49,.
Mrs. J. G.. Vaughan visited relatives
at Blooming Prairie a few days last
week. -. j.
Rev. E.S. Pilling, financial agent
Of. Asbury hospital, Minneapolis,
preached Sunday. ~.,. >.r'
The Bradley Medicine Company
have been giving their show in Lans-
ing the past week. H.. : =,
Mr.. Suffron, wife and child and Mr..
Andrew Foster, wife and children
drove over from Brownsville Sunday.
The Austin and Lansing base ball
mines played at Lansing Saturday.
Austin, 2l; Lansing 10. The Lansing
team was assisted by Burt Webb aud
Arthur Palmer of Brownsdale.
F. A. CLANCY of Minneapolis, repre-
senting the Equitable Life Assurance
Company of New York., was in Lans-
ing last week and made settlement
with Mrs. S. G. Chilson on the death
of her son, Philip D. Chilson, whose
life was insured for $4,000 in the
above named company for the benefit
Of his mother.
Mower County transcript., 1897-05-12

their way to the dining room, where.
In proper time 3 bounteous supper
appeared Rev. Jones, In behalf OF the
friends and with appropriate remarks.
presented her with q beautiful silver
breakfast castor. Her children re-,
mem bered her with a crystal and sill
yer fruit dish. Those present from
Taopi were Mrs. M. III. Miller, Mr..
and Mrs. @. :Alleman= and Miss Leota
Alleman. Mrs. Maxfleld Is an old res
ident and highly respected, and al
though more than the allotted time
Of three score years and ten have been
vouchsafed to her, yet her numerous
friends heartily wish her many happy
returns of the day. ~ zs* ..*s, .:s.,
IN. HUNT MEETINGS.. l r. ~ =
The Hunt meetings which will close
next Sunday evening have proved OF
unusual interest and produced much
good. Mr.. Hunts preaching is plain,
practical and forceful. There is moth
ing whatever sensational about, his
methods or.preaching. The meeting
last Sunday night packed the Presby-
terian church and there were many
decisions for Christ. So .N"
The following is the program for
the rest Of the week: Thursday night,
"Paul Before Felix" legal argu-
ment; Friday afternoon, boys and
girls meeting, subject, "Heart Pur-
poses;" Saturday afternoon, 'The
Holy Splrit;" Sunday. 1880, "God
Calling Yet" 800 p. M, "The Bible, ="
1880. Christ or the Robber."
Mr.. Hunts remunerations consists
Of free will offerings made at the
close of the meetings
Mower County transcript., 1897-05-12
Z STATE AID FOR ROADS.

Good Results I'm New Jersey and Massa-
chusetts--Value cx4 Road Leagues.
y Six years ago New Jersey set out in
telligently to provide the state with
good, hard, smooth roads, and within
that period 81, 400, 1000 has been e1pend-=
ed by the state, counties and indiv{ v{duals
on permanent roads, Of which sum the
state expended $3.50, sos, leaving yearly
81, 900, 900 which has been raised BY the
counties and individuals to meet the
state appropriation. As result uf this
expenditure 800 miles Of the most fire.
quented highways have been rerma-
nently 3improved on modern lines, the
antiquated highways having been turn
ed into smooth, hard roads, witl foot
paths and cycle paths and beautifed by
trees and shrubbery, whereby ''the ap-
pearanoa Of various communities has
been SO changed that they have become
attractive centers Of settlement. -
So anxious are the people to avail
themselves Of the fostering aid cf the
state in the matter Of good roads that
in many cases petitions Of certain COM
munities have been on file for years,
and in Massachusetts not more than Is
per cent Of similar. petitions could be
acted on last year for lack Of state
funds. New Jersey and Massachusetts
have demonstrated the value Of good
roads to a community, and as a result
the fear Of increased taxation, which
has in other states prevented in some
cases the adoption Of q liberal and sys-
tematic plan Of road construction, has
been completely overcome, farmers and
all others being eager to add to the at
tractiveness and value of their lands in
this way. .a-..~
In this work Of permanent road i'm
provement the good roads leagues and
associations formed throughout the state
have been important factors in edu-
eating public sentiment. "Too much
stress, says Commissioner Budd Of New
Jersey, "cannot be laid upon the i'm
portance Of these associations. There is
no power SO useful as that which per-
suades each and every person or commu-
nifty to do it's best to help itself by its
own labor and contributions.
Such leagues and associations should
be formed at once throughout Illinois,
and the work Of improving and beauti-
flying this great state by a system Of
splendid highways should receive the
most careful attention Of the present
legislature. AS motto for good roads
associations it would be difficult to i'm
prove upon that of the advocates Of good
roads in New Jersey: =
''Good roads decrease taxation, de-
crease living expenses, increase property
values, increase farmers incomes, in
crease railroad business, promote pros
pe1ity, promote civilization.
Mower County transcript., 1897-05-12
OAKLAND.

Representative, Tawney on. Mon
day recommended to the postoftice
department. the appointment of Geo.
S. Walker, as postmaster at Oakland,
Freeborn county. This postoff1ce has
been vacant for scme time and has
been in the hands of the bondsmen of
the. former postmaster, Judson:- J.
Smith. Smiths resignation was re-
Quested by the postoft1ce officials.
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SARGEANT.

Town Site-New Residences.
John Greenwaldt is putting up a
new granary. y. .,
S. w. Hanson and O. S. Helling took
a trip to Austin Tuesday.
Henry bitterness has painted his
new house. 1t .loooks we'll.
G. Martin of Rochester was here
last week to look after his land.
o. o. Hogan made a business trip
to Austin Tuesday of last week.
The Grimm boys had quite a rum
away, but little damage was done.
The farmers are about done seeding
and have com menced planting corn.
A new doctor has located here and
has bis office in the Merchend house.
;, Oscar Nelson and Mr.. Hegerdahl
drove over to Brownsville Wednesday
OF last week. ~. ~.
%John Greenwaldt has his new house
nearly completed, two and half
miles east o.. TOWN.:
H. O. Share is well under headway
with his new dwelling. B. F. Hol-
brook is boss carpenter.
Quite an exciting time Wednesday
evening. The male inhabitants made
a bee at the old butchers.
The Schwebke boys have purchased
two Z lots of Frank Hill, where they
intend to move their hotel pretty soon.
L. King came down Oh the noon
train Friday from Barnum, where his
son has started in the hardware busi-
ness. -..-..
Harvest has commenced. Share &
Hopp were setting up the new '97 Nc
Cormick binders and mowers last
week. y, =.
Rev. Wolder will preach his farewell
sermon in the German Language next
Sunday in the school house east Of the
village. -, =, G:-...a ..<
G.. w. Hopp intends to commence
the foundation of his new dwelling
this week. It will be 2e feet square,
with 16 foot posts.
Brown & Reynolds of Austin came
up Monday Of last week and plated
out the Brown & Reynolds addition
to Sergeant, making some very nice
lots. Those wishing to purchase lots
in Sergeant can do SO by applying
direct to Brown & REYNOLDS. of Austin
or to Charles Miller of Sergeant.
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.ELKTO!N. j D
The Miller's Rival Hogs !. and
u -. Timothy. X ~ ].

The MilIer's Rival Hogs !. and
- ,;-.- Timothy. -. \. /
EThe rain Saturday night did a*good
deal OF good.s .5s.. ;...s ....
B. s. Benner OF the Dexterite.. was a
caller last Sunday. l.. =, :5s..
Ed. Peck is busy painting :buggies
and repairing harnesses.
Mr.. Crooks Of Elma, Iowa took in
hogs here last Friday and Saturday. /.
r. P..Stout went fishing last. week
and brought home several large fish.
G. w. Eastman went to Elma, Iowa,
last Saturday to visit his brother, Lon.
George White Of Rose Creek is help.
ing G.. W. Eastman in the grain busi-
ness II. II. ~ &s
G.. r.. Hoppin sold two cars OF
timothy hay to Coleman which he is
now loading. s'. ->s y
Mr.. Connis of Usage, Iowa, called on
Dexter last Friday in the interest OF
Jas. "A. Smith. ,, -.
John Augustine called last Tues.
day in the interest of the Inter State
Grain Company. r--
S. M. Gloyd went to. Adams last
Saturday night to take in the A. O.
U. W. doings but on his way home
got terrible soaking.
H. r. Lockwood of Grand Meadow
came up Monday and bought ton .o1
flour of Cramp & Esty. Their trade
is>increasing every day.. --..
Elliott & Riddel of Spring Valley
were up last week and bought a cal
Of hogs from s. NJ. Gloyd, .also>a load
of timothy seed from I. Loomis. = .
Wallace Gregson Of Ramsey was a
caller last Sunday. He says that he
can notice the difference in Their
trade since our grist mill started here
Mower County transcript., 1897-05-12
...,.BRowNsDALE.'

AnniVerSarieS-Ad -AdditiOn-Hurt.
Judd Hunt spent Sunday with his
family.
Mrs. c. E. Quimby is having her
house painted.
Miss Anna Hunt is the happy owner
of new wheel.
Mrs. Swift and Mrs. Seth visited
Austin last week.
Miss Anna Cooke returned last week
from her visit in Dodge Centre.
Mrs. Mary Miller commenced build
ing cn her addition to her house Mon
day. - -:
Mrs. Newton Stowe was up to Aus
tin last week receiving medical treat
ment.
Mrs, G. E. Quinn by fell down cellar
Saturday. hurting her back quite
badly. "..
Miss May Johnson spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mart
Johnson. =
John tWoodard is having his house
painted inside and out. Mr.. Pace is
doing the work. :. Il. -. ..,, =, y
Misses Palmeter and Sue Woodard
left Tuesday for a visit with relatives
and: friends in Iowa. 49,,
Rev. M. B. Critchett baptized four
candidates Sunday morning in. the
creek near o: r. York's. :
Rev. E. S. Pilling, financial agent
of Asbury Hospital, Minneapolis,
preached in the M. E. church Sunday
evening. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hoy were
called last week to Illinois in response
to telegram announcing the serious
illness of Mrs. Hoy's father. We learn
he is some better at present writing.
There was a meeting of the Ep-
worth League Monday evening to see
about celebrating their eighth ami
versary. 1t was decided to occupy the
entire evening with appropriate exer-
cises.
The Baptists celebrated their thir-
tieth anniversary last Saturday after
noon and evening. Rev. F. G. Whit
ney from Austin preached. the ami
versary sermon. Deacon III. Jacobs Of
Austin was also here and gave short
address of interesting "reminiscences.
The ladies served supper to their
friends and mem bers Of the church at
6 o'clock. Rev. G. D. ,Belden gave
the historic address in the evening.
1t all passed off very pleasantly.
Mower County transcript., 1897-05-12
SUTTON.

Seeding is mostly done hereabouts.
Lots of grain coming in now days.
w. E. Daily took in $50 dozen of
eggs last week.
The annual creamery meeting for
the election of officers will be held at
the Maple Leaf creamery, Monday,
June7. II ':r.- w.. p = y
/. George Arndt of Rochester has been
visiting his brother, w. Arndt, for a
few days. He is suffering from a frac-
tured arm, caused by fall.
Henry Beckman is building him a
nice large residence on West Main
street. We welcome all improve.
ments to our prosperous village.
The Maple Leaf creamery at this
place is doing large business, there
being eight teams now hauling milk.
This will continue till the Grand
Meadow creamery is rebuilt. The
creamery makes 1900 lbs of butter a
day, and has between It's and 200 pa
irons. Carl Nelson is the efficient but
ter maker. Mr.. Daily, the merchant at
this place and also secretary of the
creamery, informs us that the Maple
Leaf is having splendid success, which
has continued since the start. #=.#
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ROSE CREEK

Oats Higher-Woodmen Ball.
It, Is rumored- -.
That seeding is all done.
That. seed corn is very scarce.
That D. .Blyton is boarding at home
now. ..r;i-.. -. 49,. T..
That George Sutton drove to Aus
tin Wednesday.
That A. R. Sutton is still under
the DOCTORS care.
That Kline & Cronan are still
shipping potatoes. : -.
That small grain is getting to the
front in great shape.
That farmers are very busy prepar.
ing their corn ground.
That the rain Saturday night was
just what was wanted.
That G. R. Varco is giving a wagon
load'of> California prunes for one dol
lar; l..
That the Woodmen ball In Varco's
hall On, May 2l is bound to be a swell
affair. ~
That Lewis Nelson and wife are
visiting relatives and friends in our
village. ~
That a new time card went into
effect on the Milwaukee road last
Sunday. - 49,. "
That F. G.. Ray was called to Austin
several days the past week on legal
business. :. -. =
That G. r.. Varco is selling goods
cheaper than ever. Call and examine
prices and quality.
!, That G w. Phillips has just con.
structed new patent swing. They
say It's dandy.
That oats are coming into this mar.
ket rapidly at Il cents. That's lots
better than II cents. -. d. : Z
That quite q number. of Rose Greek
Wood men visited the Austin camp
last Wednesday night. 7 A good time
is reported. NJ.
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A Kansas Minister.

Rev. Z. S. Coplton, OF Vrcleyille,
KS, says: DR.. War6er-Your
White Wine Of Tar Syrup has been
In my family and found to be all and
even more than you claim for 1t. It
is a speedy cure for all throat and
lung diseases. H. @.4
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Modern W0odmen Picnic at Maso1
City, Wednesday, MAY 19.

Modern WOOdmen Picnic at Mason
City, Wednesday. May 10.
On the above date will take place
the second annual picnic Of the North
ern Iowa Modern Woodmen of Amer
lea. The most elaborate preparas
tions have been made, and the day is
to be made one long to be remem-
bered. D.. -'" XII .ss !. IL. ~.
For the above occasion the Chicago,
Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway will
run a special low rate excursion train
from Austin to Mason City and'return.
Special train will leave Austin at $50
O'Clock a. m. Fare for the round trip,
80 cents. W 8 s+>~-
Mower County transcript., 1897-05-12

To St: Louis and Kansas City.
The only through train service daily
from A ustih direct for st. Louis, Kan
sas City and Peoria is over the Iowa
Central Railway, making direct con-
nectiOns in union depots at these
points with lines converging. -
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. ttIt, is the Best on Earth -

That is what Edwards & Parker,
merchants Of Plains, Ga:, say Of
Cham berlain's. Pain Balm, for rheu-
matism, lame back, deep seated and
muscular nI pains. Sold at Opera House
Pharmacy. ~. w ~ ----l
Mower County transcript., 1897-05-12

You can dye your goods ii an
hour with Putnam Fadeless Dyes.
All other dyes require from one to
four hours lOcj per package. Sold
by Smith s. Huntley.s
Mower County transcript., 1897-05-12
letter, sait-Rheum and Eczema.

letter, Sait-Rheum and Eczema.
The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, is isinstantly allayed
by applying Chamberlain s Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. It
is equally efficient for itching piles and
favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore eyes. IS cts. per box.
DR.. Cady's Condition Powders, are
just what a horse needs when in bad
condition. Tonic, blood purifier and
vermifuge. They are not food but
medicine and the best in use to put q
horse in prime condition. Price 25
cents per package.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-29
JEKYLL AND HYDE.
SuaVe superintendent Of Hotel
Waldorf Proves to HaVe
Been Bold Thief.

New York, Sept. 25.-Onc of the
most remarkable thieves on record is
John II. Stats. He is locked up in po-
lice headquarters charged with stealing
articles worth thousands of dollars from
the hotel Waldorf where for two years
he has been one of Mr.. Boldt's most
trusted employees. He was suDer;n;end-
ent of the hotel, with twenty men under
him.
The articles stolen range in value from
an oriental rug, worth $1,000, to a nickel
cuspidor. All told, the thefts amount
to $4,000. His possessions include bur
glars tools, a slungshot and bottle of
knockout drops. Mr.. Boldt was in
clined to think his quondam superintend-
ent crazy. Mr.. Boldt has not had much
experience with police officials, or knowl-
edge of their ways, but Detectives Price
and O'Donohue opened his eyes to certain
matters. Then he offered up feryent
prayer of thanks that the man had not
ballroom and all.
Stats, who is 80 years old, has always
borne good reputation. but the police
are convinced that he has been a thief
for years. They say he is one of the
smarteSt criminals ever arrested in New
York, and that under his cloak of respcc-
liability he has concealed his career as Il
skillful burglar. The soft-spoken. gen
tlemanly attache of the Waldorf, the DR..
Jekyll Of Fifth avenue, has shown him
self to be n veritabe Mr.. Hyde when
night cast her mantle over the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-29
RAVAGES OF TEXAS SCREW WORM
Attacking Persons and Paralyzing Live
stock Industry.

Paris. Mo-, Sept 25.-The ravages of
the Texas screw worm in Monroe county
is threatening to almost paralyze the live
stock industry. Almost cveTy bunch of
cattle and hogs in the county is infected.
and many farmers are hurrying habitat
stock TO market because the attacks of
the worms make it impossible for them to
gain in flesh. Several people have been
attacked by the worms. Mingo Harris,
a negro, living near WoodlaWn, submitted
to an operation yesterday and eighteen
of the worms were removed from his nose
by the physicians. He will not recover.
a farmer whose foot was badly mashed
received a sting from the fly. Two days
later he complained of fearful pains in his
foot and on removing the bandages, a
dozen or moro of the worms were found
boring into his flesh. The whole county
is aroused over the pest. If it should
survive the winter, the livestock industry
of Monroe county will practically be Il
thing of the past. The farmers are
convinced that the worms We're brought to
the county with the 10000 head of sheep
p. D. Armour shipped in from Texas
in June, and many of them are discussing
the ACCESSIBILITY of suing him for dam
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-29
GRAVE STATE OF AFFAIRS.
likely to be Much Bloodshed in the
Cherokee District Before
Race War Ends.

Sloan Springs, Ark, Sept. 25.-Scv-
eral parties from Saline district court
house in the Cherokee nation, the scene
of Monday nights triple tragedy, report
very grave state Of affairs
1t is feared that further trouble will
result on account of the bad feeling en-
gendered among the different factions
The sheriff from Flint and Going-stake
districts and several United States mar
shals are on the ground endeavoring to
make arrests and if possible prevent fur
Their blOodshed.
There is bitter enmity of long stand
ing between the white adopted citizens
and the full-blood Indians and extra pre-
cautions have been taken to guard
against an open rupture and loss of life
on both sides.
Some of the white citizens who have
been notified to leave town have done so,
but the men are as rule men of nerve,
who say they will remain and fight it
out If necessary TO protect their lives
and those of their families.
a large amount of ammunition has
been sold here to full-bloods, who went
in the direction of Saline courthouse
They made no threats, however, and no
body knows their intentions. They were
closely followed by United States mar
shals armed with Winchesters and six
shooters.
A report has just reached here of an
other killing last night, but there is no
definite news concerning it.
Full particulars of Monday nights
tragedy show it to have been d bloody af-
fair
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-29
GUATEMALA'S DIRE STRAIT.
Principal Inland City Bombarded by
Rebels-Warship to the
SCSpe.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 25.-The
gravity of the existing instruction in
Guatemala is exhibited in the following
telegram received at the state depart
ment today from Samuel Lord, acting
United States consular agent, dated at
Quesaitenango: Il left Champerico and
am in QuesaltenangO, obliged to protect
American interests Communication
with the Guatemalan capital is interrupt
ed. The city of Quesaltenango has been
under fire and bombarded for twenty
four hours and is now in the hands of
the opposition general. Great American
interests are threatened
The town of QuesaltenangO lies about
seventy-fve miles inland, so that it is
hardly possible for our government to
extend any relief in the way of naval
forces. The United States steamer Alert
IS now on her way from San Francisco
to Ocas, which town was captured by
the reyolutionists about week ago."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-29
BRITAIN HOLDS ALOOF.
declines to Participate an the In
term National Sealing Con-
ference

Chicago. H.. Sept. pa special to
the Tribune from Washington, d. c..
says ''As an answer to Great Britain,
who. after seeming TO agree to con-
ference between Canada and the United
States to discuss certain phases of the
Behring sea question, has declined to be
party to the conference if Japan and
Russia are participants, it is not unlike
" that the delegations of the United
States. Russia and Japan will proceed
with the consideration of the questions
1T issue without regard to whether or
not Lord Salisbury changes his mind.
has may, however, cause some delay IN
the meeting of the conference.
Gen. John w. Foster, the special am
haSsador of the United States seal fish
cries negotiations secured the accept
ance of Russia to an invitation to par
ticipate in the conference during his visit
10 St. Petersburg this summer. Japan
also sent an acceptance.
Notification of Great Britain's change of
attitude was received at the state depart
ment today. Lord Salisbury, in his brief
answer to Secretary Sherman's sensation
III note of May 10. accusing the British
government of bad faith in the seal fisher
les matter, signihed his agreement to the
proposal for a conference to be held in
Washington next month and said that
Canadian representatives would attend
In order that there might be no miSunder-
standing concerning the composition of
the conference. Ambassador Hay wrote
TO Lord Salisbury that: 1T may not be out
of place for me to recall to your lordship
that. as / have already had occasion to
mention the President expects the gov
ernments of Russia and Japan. powers
interested in the preservation of the seal
islands of Behring sea, to be represented
at the conference
The ambassadors note was sent to
Lord Salisbury last July, but he waited
until this time, just on the eve of the
proposed conference. before making the
sliScouraging answer received.