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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

The Board of Registration, which is
now in session, is not very busy.
though quite a number of names are
being added to the voting list. The
cause of this is the absence of any op-
position in any of the wards at the
coming election. next Monday. The
board will close its duties. Friday af-
ternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

There promises to be a good wrestling
match in this city in a short time, but
no advertising will be done and no tick
cts will be sold. Between two young
men of this city, both young and very
muscular. there exists feeling that
one is better than the other. 1t has
gone SO far that a contest has been al
most decided upon for settlement of the
matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

On Friday evening of this week, the
Ladies Mission Circle of the Congre-
gational church will entertain their
friends at Dickens party" at their
vestry. Extensive preparations have
been made and much time has been
put In on the costumes to be worn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

On the first of March two rural de-
livery routes start out from Richmond
and on each large proportion of the
families will have kennebec Journal
boxes and be readers of the daily
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

The Ladies Aid Of the First Baptist
church was entertained by Mrs. Wy
man, Tuesday afternoon. Cocoa and
cake were served at the close of the
regular meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

The ladies of John B. Hubbard Re-
lief Corps will hold a scent social.
Thursday evening, at the lodge rooms.
for the members only. and it is hoped
they will all attend. Light refresh
mefits will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

The insurance adiusters. who were
expected here the first of this week to
adjust the loss by fire on the stock OF
goods and fixtures OF Charles Ward &
Co. will not come until next Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

The young clerks in this city are
planning a trip to Togus, which will
take place very soon. They propose to
go over and back on the Electrics, TAX
ing in one of the band concerts at the
Home. This will be especially invita-
tiOnal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Mrs. Montfort, who has been the
guest of her father. r. A. Wentworth.
at her home on Second street, for a
week, returned to her home in Lisbon
Falls, Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Rev. Harry Taylor returned, Tues
day, from his prolonged and successful
evangelistic services in Massachusetts,
and Rhode Island, and will enjoy a
short rest at his home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

During the last 20 years the consump-
tion of eggs has enormously Increased in
Great Britain, and now represents an
nually an estimated sum of &13.OO0.OO.
f5.5OO.O00 of which go to foreign import
erS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

With the exception of Mr.. Turner,
VINO has resigned, the choir of the Uni
versalist church will be the same as it
has been for the past year. composed
as follows: Messrs. Snare and Ander-
son, Misses Marston and Urquhart.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

The members of the Gardiner Lii
brary Association, this evening. will
hold their annual meeting at the Ii
brary and full attendance is asked
for, as business of importance comes
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Remember that next Saturday there
will be an abundance of those delicious
"Vesca" chocolates for all at c. H.
Beanes. A 30c., pound box. assorted,
for only II cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Seth Aldrich is steadily improving.
although still unable to be around
much. The ribs that were injured are
knitting rapidly and in short time he
will be able to ride down town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Fred Moore has purchased the speedy
horse from Alfred Hutchinson. The
horse in question is a very valuable
one and is considered very fast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Scott Austin received quite a painful
injury at the shoe shop, the first of the
week. While at work he dropped one
of the heavy moulds upon his foot
crushing it quite badly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

James Carey returned from Water
vile, Wednesday. He has been engaged
by the TecOnnet Club in that city to
play for their dances held weekly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Mrs. Annie Rollins went to Boston,
Wednesday. She will be delegate at
the Degree of Honor convention in Bos-
ton today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

r. S. Brown. Of Westbrook, who has
been the guest OF friends in the city for
the past week, returned home, Wednes-
day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Mrs. ]. II. Wight went to Waterville,
Wednesday, where she will visit friends
for q few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

the last of family of Is children, sur
vive him. The funeral services will be
held at st. Joseph's Catholic church,
Friday morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. FIR.
Reardon officiating.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

The Benevolent Society will meet
with Mrs. F. E. Beane, at P. M. to-
day, at her home on Central street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Miss Annie Carleton of Readfield, who
has been the guest of friends and rela-
tives in this city for the past week, re-
turned, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

The Clothing Club at Randolph will
be entertained, this afternoon, by Mrs.
George Blackman, and a full attend
ance is requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27
The Weeks Schedule.

Thursday-Clinton at Lawrence, Wor-,
ceSter at Salem.
F'riday-Salem at Portland, Clinton at
Worcester.
Saturday-Salem at Lewiston, Portland
at Clinton, Lawrence at Lowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

+. f.. Scott, who has been passing
the winter at California, arrived home,
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Mrs Flora Cross Clark of Mechanic
Fails, will make her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs J. w. Cross, a few weeks visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

The adjourned town caucus of RAN
dolph will be held at the engine house,
this evening, and a full attendance is
requested.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Mrs. William Baker returned to Bos-
ton, Wednesday, after a few days visit
with friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Mr. and Mrs G. w. Heselton went to
Boston, Wednesday, where they will
make a short visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

A special meeting of Gardiner Co,
U. r., X. of P. will be held, this even
ing, and full attendance is asked.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27
HALLOWELL.

Mrs. III. f. Currieri of Kittery Point,
is making her brother. H. G. Currier,
few days visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

The ladies of the First Baptist church
will give a supper and ENTERTAINMENT at
their vestry. this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

races. all will receive a fair chance.
1t would indeed be very good idea 10
have them meet here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Ned Jackson. who has been the guest
of his sister for few days, returned
to his work in Richmond, Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Miss Mabel Moody of East Pittston,
arrived, Wednesday, to make Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Is. Moody a visit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27
LOCAL NOTICE.

|. The wonderful Sweet family" at So
ciety Hall, this evening. Ice cream on
sale, admission 10 cents.
Feb. edit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

held at Grand Army hall, last evening,
by the Rebekahs, was postponed for
one week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Mrs. Sturtevant of Pawtucket, r. l.,
and daughter arrived, Wednesday, and
are visiting her sister. Mrs. s. Lawton,
Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Mrs. George Richardson left for
Portland. Wednesday, where she will
pass a few days on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27
AMERICAN POLO GAMES,

At Lowell-Lowell. u; Salem, IL
At Clinton-Lewiston, 2; Clinton, /.
At Observation-Disclosures, 13;a-sLaw-
renee g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

The remains of the late John Turner
We're taken to Leeds for interment,
Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

James Kelly. who has been passing a
few days with Gardiner friends, re-
turned to Boston, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Mrs. l.. b. Wing arrived, Wednesday,
from Fairfield. to pass a few days with
friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

William Alexander of Barre, VT, is
in the this city, called by the serious
illness of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27
Daily Kennebet journal
GARDINER.
journals Telephone Csll-37-5.

Mrs. Frank Perry went to Leeds, yes
terday, for visit of few days with
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

S. E. Reyes of Boston, and ]. c. Noun
tain of Providence, Were among the re-
cent visitors to the Home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

Mr.. and Mrs. d. H. Hutchinson went
to Wnislow. Wednesday. called by the
Illness OF Mr.. Hutchinson's parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

son House. returned, Wednesday, from
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

The large home of ]. Frank Cole,
Harrison avenue. was the scene of a
pleasant occasion. Tuesday evening,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-02-27

tbs dance which was to have been
Mower County transcript., 1902-12-24
ELKTON.

Minerva Stout came home from
Grand Meadow Friday to spend the
holidays.
Chas aud William Sievert Of Good
hue county are visitors at the home
of their uncle, Fred Sievert.
Florence Rutherford returned home
from Usage to spend Xmas vacation. {.
A number OF our young folks took
in the basket ball game between
Dexter and Grand Meadow Wednes-
day evening.
Henry Schultz, who is attending
college at Clinton, Iowa, is spending
the holidays dt home.
Mrs. Chas. Hagen was quite i'll for
a few days last week.
Two sleighloads of Elktouites went
to Dexter Friday evening and bad a
good time at the hop there, but re-.
turning home in the rain wasn't so
pleasant.
School closed Friday for vacation
Of two weeks.
Mower County transcript., 1902-12-24
RED STAR.

Charlie Tuchek OF St. Ansgar visit
ed at his cousin J. Peterman's last
week. Mr. Peterman drove down
Wednesday taking him home.
Rev. Ed. Carter OF Iowa visited at
his brothers D. l.. Carter few days
last week.
L. Gekler and family attended the
wedding anniversary at z. Johuson's
in Lyle Center Friday.
The passenger train on the Great
Western met with slight accident
here Friday noon. 1t was delayed
about an hour.
Mr.. aud Mrs. D. L. Carter attended
the wedding OF their niece Edith
Carter to VIM. Tyler 10 Austin last
Wednesday.
Mr.. J. Murphy and two sons John
ME and Wilfred were at Mr.. Johnson's
west Of the river last Sunday.
School closed Friday for a two
weeks vacation The teacher left
Saturday to spend the vacation at her
home in Austin. The names Of the
pupils who were perfect in attendance
and punctuality during the month
ending Dec. 10Th 1902, are: Myrtle
Carter, Charlotte Carter. Leonard
Carter, Arthur Gekler, Ora Gekler.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Varco of Varce
drove through here Friday on theil
way to Lyle.
L. Gekle1 transacted business II
Austin Saturday.
Mower County transcript., 1902-12-24
SARGEANT

E. E. Joslyn drove to Kasson Wed
nesday returning Thursday.
Mrs. John Phul returned from Hay
field Thursday.
Mrs. I. Glason visited her brother
at Taopl, one day last week.
There will be dance in Forman's
hall, Saturday evening Dec. q. Sup
per at Merchant hotel. -
Miss Bertha ::Joslyn Of Wabasha,
MINI. is spending the holiday vaca-
tion with her parents Mr.. and Mrs.
E. E. Joslyn. =
There will be Christmas tree and
entertainment at the Evangelical
church Xmas eve.
Mrs. Dan johnson, Mrs. KeZOr, Mrs.
Tan johnson did shopping in Austin
Thursday. .@s......>
Mrs. L. W. Powers spent few days
in Brownsville last week. !. 3, S.
We are sorry to learn our former
townsman, G.. W. Hopp, being on the
sick list. .*,G E-. =ttz:##5:
Eighteen freight cars we're thrown
from the track near Kenyon, Satur-
day and all trains from the north
we're delayed about six hours. /. %s
Mower County transcript., 1902-12-24
BROWNSDALE

Deacon L. W. Thompson of Red
Rock, who has been in poor health
for some time. died Saturday. He
was one of the early settlers in this
community and was a constituent
member of the Brownsdale Baptist
church, organized in 1867. Funeral
services were held Tuesday: De-
ceased was about 81 years old.
Clint Seth is home from Renville,
N. D., for the holidays.
W. S. Woodward returned Wednes-
day from bis Minneapolis visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. 81. Rockwell of
Monticello are visiting relatives IN
this locality. *.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Herr are rejoic-
ing over the birth Of their first born,
a pine pound baby boy, born Friday.
Mother and child are doing fine. Mrs
JepsOn is in attendance.
Mower County transcript., 1902-12-24
ADAMS

Burley Bassett died Saturday night
Of appendicitis after a week of intense
suffering. Age II years. He was the
sun of Mr.. and Mrs. Ambrose Bassett
who have lived here for about two
years. The body was taken to Varco
cemetery Monday for interment in
the family lot.
The wedding OF liver Iverson and
Miss Clara Erie will be solem nized at
the Little Cedar church on Christmas
day.
Grand masquerade ball at village
hall, Thursday eve, jan
The Adams Social Club will give
their first ball of this season on New
Years night.
Prot. Mastellar gave his pupils 8
sleighride Wednesday evening follow
ed by an elegant supper at I. e
Tiegan's.
Next M. w. A. meeting Thursday
evening, Dec. 25.
Mower County transcript., 1902-12-24
lANSlNG

H. s. Ham mmond made q trip to
Dakota Tuesday to look after his
farm interests. s*s sS#s z:@ &1.5 &.
Monday evening occurred the annual
election OF the Modern Woodmen
Beadell, venerable council; B. T..
Clair, banker;s H.: r.. Soule, escort;
watchmao; M. E. Hessler. outside
sentry. ..-s,'~..' ;.s.,<. ~ ,,@
There was dance Thursday night
ia the J. Fl Hutton hall given by the
Yeomen Society of this place. ~.
/, Mr.. and Mrs. Mclean and little
daughter were 10 town, Friday. ,>>
Miss Olive Vaughan came hom e
from Carleton for her vacation.
Harry Mcintyre is home from
Carleton for vacation.
Mrs. Genie Sutton and children
came up from Mason City to visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Enney.
Laura Phillips arrived from Dakota
Saturday evening for two weeks
visit.
t. Mabel Vaughan came down from
Fergus Falls Saturday evening to
spend"the holidays. :.
Mrs. Myrtle Hammond returned
from her visit In Riceville last week
Archie Lunde of o watonna visited
relatives here last week.
Warren and Lee Phillips came home
from Chicago the last OF the week
for their VACATION"
Presiding elder, Rev. Peter Clare
will preach here next Sunday evening
Christmas exercises at the church
Wednesday evening.
J. G. Vaughan and daughter, Mary.
LETT for Hurley, S D, Monday even
ing. to spend the winter with relatives
n. r Soule shipped Car load rt
cattle to Sioux City tor the Monday
| market.
Mower County transcript., 1902-12-24
CONCORD.

Myrtle Edison returned Thursday
from Minneapolis where she has been
attending school. ~. @ .see$@tors: + Z.
Lnlu Tidd came home from Winona
Friday eve to visit with her folks dur
ing the holidays. r. ! = ="
\. Mr.. Mobiles of,Marquette, Wis, is
visiting at W. H. Palmer's for few
days. = .E';;SS*: : >,&.:*>S..'s ~. |..-
]: Mrs. K. VI. Edison LETT Monday for
South Dakota to attend the funeral
OF her brother:in:law. -..... ..
School closed in Dist. 40 Friday with
a fine Christmas program. 49,. -.
r. There will be social BILE at the hall
Tuesday eve, Dec. 50th. A nice pro-
gram will be given and q pic n1c sup
per. Everybody cordially invited. -.
Herman Ryne OF Wisconsin has
been visiting at Frank Smiths for
several days., .-.-. I
: Maggie Ryan spent last week visit
Ing relatives In Albert Lea.
Mower County transcript., 1902-12-24
GRAND MEADOW

..The new pastor of the Methodist
church is expected here the first Of
January.
VIM. Delaney expects to move to
Dakota the first OF January.
There will be Xmas tree at the
Frankford Center town hall.
The Lutheran church have tree
at the church in the village Dec 26
The Methodists have tree in the
church Xmas eve. The Congrega-
tional church have cOntata "Xm as
Fairies" at town hall Xmas eve.
Miss Ella Schroeder is on the sick
list.
Harley Coleman's house caught fire
Tuesday evening but fire was soon
put out by spreey application Of the
city water works.
Mrs. Dwight Marston came down
from Minot Dakota Saturday to- spend
the holidays with relatives here.
Miss Mable Goodsell came down
from Hamllne where she is attending
school to spend the vacation at home.
MO0Qdy evening Oue RdSOleue lduL
in Melvin David's barber shop ex'
ploded blowing OUT the whole front
window and raising the rafters Mr..
David had gone to supper and was'nO1
injured.
Addie Dean came from BertOr
Dakota Saturday where she has beer
teaching school to spend Xmas will
her parents here.
Y Elliott Freeman, Charlie GreeninI
and Eddie Higbie are at bone or th
holidays.
Mower County transcript., 1902-12-24
REPORTERS NOTES
Items of Interest that are Gath
cred from all Parts OF n
~ the County.
LIZ. ROY

Lynn Porter Of 1PtllsburY acade my
Elemer Rudolfh of Dixon Ill. schools
and Henry, Redman OF Minneapolis
Commercial college are. home for the
holiday vacation. -. = .s..>;s -
Mrs. E. E. DeGroff and children at.
tended tie Tyler-Carter wedding at
Austin "Wednesday. <>*s.1 :.
Ed. Hall is behind. the counter at
Palmer and Browns.
Mrs. w. j. Clapper entertained
relatives from Chester Iowa on Tues
day. ..:.s.., . ,. -..,. .~- a, ,~r--,--. =
Last week Christ Madison marketed
a bunch of white hogs the best OF
the season. They brought him 500.
Mrs. B. @. Lee. and master Milville
are visiting with relatives at Sonborn
Iowa. =,
Three rural mail routes will start
from Leroy postoftice Feb. 2.
An extra fright train on the G: G {.
w. which pulled out from Leroy
going north Sunday broke the coup
ling between the caboose and the
hind car. The train ran nearly to
Ostrander before missing the caboose.
The latter run nearly to the bridge
80 rods north from the station and
went over the embankment into the
ditch. The conductor and brakeman
jumped without injury.
Mower County transcript., 1902-12-24
Tragedy Averted.

"Just in the nick of time our little
boy was saved'' writes Mrs. W.
Watb ins Of Pleasant City, Ohio.
'Pneumonia had played sad havoc
With him and a terrible cough set in
besides. Doctors treated him, but he
grew worse every day. At length we
tried DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption and our darling was
saved. He's now sound, and we'll.
Everybody ought to know, It's the
only sure cure for Coughs, Colds aud
all Lung diseases Guaranteed by
K. 0 Void Druggist. Price SOC and
81 90. Trial Bottles free.
Mower County transcript., 1902-12-24
Catar rh and Hay Fever,

Liquid Cream Balm is becoming
quite as popular in many localities as
Ely's Cream Balm solid. 1t is pre-.
pared for use in atomizers, and IS
highly priced by those who have been
accus1 omed to call upon physicians for
such treatment. Many physicians
are using and prescribing it. Ali the
medicinal properties OF the celebrated
Cream Balm are contained in the
Liquid form, which is Is cts. including
spraying tube. All druggists, or by
mail. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren St.,
New York.
Mower County transcript., 1902-12-24
WOOD BURY.

A merry Christmas to all.
School closed the 10th for two
weeks vacation.
n. o. Wilder and wife and little
son, Lloyd, took a trip to Austin last
week.
A few from here attended the
pound party at Rev. Bears Friday
evening, the 18th. -:
Abraham Folsom is spending the
winter with his daughter at Newton,
Iowa. !. - '.>.:. I
D. S. Morgan received the sad news
Sunday afternoon of the sudden death
Of Burley Bassett, the only son of
Ambrose Bassett Of Adams, who died
the Goth Of appendicitis, age II years.
Mr.. Dockstader of Otranto station,
the cattle buyer, purchased four head
OF young CATTLE Of D. S. Morgan Fri,
day. -. Z
The Lyle Telephone Co. is planning
on building line from the state line
north to Troy City Id the near future.
Some In this locality still have
thfeshing to do. :5$sss.s3 $s5s3
Mower County transcript., 1902-12-24
LY LIZ

Messrs. Jens Larson and John Olson
were in Austin on business Thursday.
Miles T. Culver, editor, of the St.
Ansgar Enterprise, passed through
here Thursday.
Miss Mae Sheridan departed Satur-
day morning for Minot, n. D, where
she will be at home with her parents
during the holidays.
Miss Josie Peterson, trimmer for
Lyman Bros, Cedar Rapids, is home
for visit during Yuletide festivities.
Miss Emma Carlson, after years
almost constant illness, passed away
to the great beyond Saturday night.
She was bright, amiab bic and true
young lady and has borne her ill
health with fortitCde.
Misses Bisbee. Eastlee and Amund-
son were in Austin Thursday looking
at the pretty display OF Christmas
goods ia the different shops.
Misses Julia and Nina Anderson
called on friends in Austin between
trains Thursday.
Julius Fischer and bride are visit
ing his parents and will spend Xmas
here. Last Wednesday evening the
Bachelor club gave reception in
honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fischer and
presented them with two fine pieces
of silverware. They expect to make
their home in Butte, Montana.
Miss Hannah Johnson has returned
from her long stay in North Dakota
and. is helping Santa Claus at Ed
Stanley's.
Both churches are preparing Xmas
treats for the children. The pro.
grams will be given Christmas eve.
The many friends OF Mildred Eggeu
will be sorry to learn that she will not
be able to be at home Xmas. The
doctors In St. Paul have not made the
improvement in her case that was ex.
|pected and she will have to remain
several months longer.
A Miss Finn of Austin has been do
ling sewing for parties here in town.
The K. P's entertained their friends
with fine program, b0untiful re
past, dancing and social time Tuesday
night. A good time was enjoyed bJ
all.
! Miss Ethel Cobb returned the first
of the week from Leroy where sh<
has been. teaching. She will enter
tain Santa Claus at home.
! Mesdames Blakstad and Olson wer|
| in: Austin last Wednesday,. !:
| Mrs.!Ed Stanley spent Wednesda!
visiting her friend Mrs. VIM. Brown
of Austin. ... ~.
Carl Goodwin is expected Xmas da!
to eat Xmas dinner with his brother
4 L. o. Olson and wife.