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Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08
AUSTIN CEMENT WORKS.

+. Fowler of the firm was here last
week looking after his interests.
They are putting up large brick
chimney at the Cement Works.in place
Of the smoke stack which will be re-
moved as soon as the chimney finished
Mr.. Virgins of Owatonna father OF
Mrs. P. Rosenthal has been visiting
here the past week and is talking OF
locating in this vicinity.
Nels Hotties baby has been very sick
with pneumonia but is getting better
under the skilful treatment of DR.
Leck.
Mrs. VIM. Lewis. and Mrs. F. Lyon
drove over to London Sunday to see
the ball game.
Miss Ida Tosset is staying at Nels
Hotties for few weeks.
Miss Jessie Riley has purchased a
new horse, having sold her other one
to the cement firm.
The Cement base ball nine went over
to London to play ball Sunday after
noon but on account of the wet ground
they did not play.
Miss Jessie Riley, Miss Grace Lyon
Miss Ida Tosset and Swan Swanser
drove to London Sunday.
Our school closed Friday and now
hurrah for big time fishing as thai
seems to be the style here at present.
Miss Lois Virgins of Owatonna il
spending few weeks at P. Rosenthal's s
Miss Ruth Fraser is on the sick lis,
this week.
Miss Esther Riley is expected home
Friday to spend few days.
There are quite number of the boy.
here intending to take in the NJ. w. A
picnic at Mankato this week.
Word comes to Mr.. and Mrs. Fraser
that their daughter, Mrs. P. Brandon,
has removed from Madison tt
Winona, MINI. On account of pool
health it was necessary for Park tc
quit the railroad.
June the month of roses and also OF
weddings has come and rumor says
there is to be wedding soon in oul
vicinity.
A ball game at Brooks pasture Sun
day between the Hub nine and a new
nine down here.
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BR0WNSDALE

Look for announcement of first class
wedding in Brownsville in the near
future
Charles Hunt has gone to Lake
Andes, S. D., to work at his trade OF
masonry.
Miss May johnson has gone to Grand
Meadow to w.rk on the Record.
James E. Leslie Of Minneapolis was
visiting at the home Of his father,
James Leslie, last week.
The Methodists offer their present
parsonage for sale with intent to build
a new one nearer the church.
Laura Gransee went to St. Ansgar,
Iowa, Thursday.
Stephen Thatcher, father Of j. N.
Thatcher, died at his home in Winnie
bago City, May rs, aged 85 years.
Dr.. F. M. Rule, ?. E., will preach In
the M. E. church next Sunday. The
sacraments of baptism and the Lords
supper will be administered.
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08
GRAND MEADOW

Joe Sorbeu sold his farm north of
town this week.
The annual creamery meeting for
election of officers etc was held in
the Grand Meadow Village Hall Mon
day.
The first class to graduate from tie
Grand Meadow High School had their
commencement exercises Saturday
evening. There were two in the class
Volney Davis and Matte Bohn. The
village band furnished music and Prof.
Maxwell of Winona delivered the
address.
Confirmation services were held Sun
day at the Lutheran church.
Mr.. Stahlnecker has purchased the
meat market of P. Gender and moved
his stock from the Phillips building to
the one formerly occupied by Mr.. Zen
der.
Miss Mabel Goodsell left Saturday to
attend the commencement exercises
at Usage.
B. A. johnson Editor of the Record
is attending the Worlds Fair at St.
Louis this week..
The Catholic church is to be repaint-
ed and papered this week.
Mrs. Ole Sorben is very sick and very
little hopes are entertained for her re:
covery.
Mr.. Sheldon of Spring Valley was in
town Monday.
Father Gossman of Spring Valley
was in town Monday. =:
A fine monument has been erected
in the cemetery for Mrs. Case by he1
children.
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LANSING

Rev. H. Greaves of Mortified will
occupy the pulpit here Sunday after
noon at the usual hour, 2:30, and Child
rens day exercises, will be held in the
evening, beginning at eight o'clock
sharp, to which all are invited.
Frank dwelling who has been visit
ing his parents here left for Leads, N.
D. the fore part of the week.
Oscar Jenkins aud brother left for
Nebraska Thursday.
Miss Minnie Babcock returned to
Mortified Thursday.
Miss Olive Vaughan returned home
from the south Tuesday and Miss
Mabel Vaughan returned home from
Pelican Rapids Sunday.
Mrs. P. Christensen spent last week
with her parents in Moscow.
Mr.. Geo. Enney and daughter went
to Mason City the last of the week.
Our village school closed Friday.
Messrs John Saxton and Arthur
Enney were given the degrees by
Celia Chapter, O. E. S. Saturday even.
ing.
The ball game played here Monday
between Lansing and Austin resulted
IN a victory for Austin.
The Ladies Aid will be entertained
by Mrs. S. H. Vaughan Thursday after
noon.
Augustus Weber has purchased the
E. H. Wells farm, about one and 9
half miles south of this village.
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CQRNING

Robert Paulson of Minneapolis; il
home on short visit. He will als(
go and visit his brother in Thor. Iowa
EOMr. and Mrs. Noble visited at Payne's
Sunday. 80
Miss A. L.. Parmenter closed very
successful term of school June 3rd in
the Davenport school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Christ Nelson's little
girl is one the sick list.
Mrs. Chas. McGulphin of Minneapo-
lis is here visiting her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. Todalen.
Confirmation services were held at
the Lutheran church Sunday morning.
There were seventeen in the class eight
girls and nine boys.
At the Red Oak Grove Lutheran
church June 1st, Astor Thompson and
Miss Martha G. Miller were married.
Rev. 0. johnson officiating. Relatives
and friends were presnnt. Misses
Sophia and Thea Thompson were brides-
maids and Barls and Banarth Thomp-
son were groomsmen. After the cere-
mony an elaborate wedding supper was
enjoyed at the residence of the groom's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Astor Thomp-
sen are receiving congratulations and
best wishes from large circle of choice
friends.
A party was enjoyed at Mr.. and Mrs.
Tonding's Sunday. Quite few friends
were there. They had nice dinner
and all had a good time.
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08
VARCO

Mr.. and Mrs. Will Teeter of Austin
visited at F. H. Pixies one day last
week.
Mr.. Kilgore is repairing the dam at
the old officer Mill site that the spring
freshet washed away and is ready to
grind feed again.
Enterprise school closed Friday fol
the term of nine months. Miss Ernie
Green was the teacher.
Madge Varco was one of the students
to complete the course of studies in the
Grammar school in Austin and is a
fresh, for the coming year.
Invitations are out for two golden
weddings of former residents of this
place and vicinity, Mr.. and Mrs. E. P
Spooner and Mr.. and Mrs. J. G. Haw.
kins to take place in Austin June 18.
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08
WALTHAM

We are getting our usual rain fall.
Crops looking we'll, but dry warm
weather needed.
G. H. Boliou is moving his house and
making ready for new one.
R. Johnson our new butter returned
from Austin Monday.
The village is putting considerable
work on our highways and they should
be in very good condition for wet
weather when completed.
Miss A. X. Peterson was in town
last week conducting examination
many of her pupils passing the state
and high school examination.
Hayes Lumber Company have been
putting cinders over their yard making
very good bed.
Mrs. T. NemitZ returned to her home
in Austin, after spending a week with
her sister, Mrs. L. w. Lewis.
The village council has passed an
ordinance to have cement walks on
Main street. This is a good move and
we hope resident people will adopt
these walks also.
E. J. Markham's elevator is about
completed.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Greenwaldt OF
Pine River, MINI. are visiting their
daughter, Mrs. L. w. Lewis.
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Week. y Price Current

Butter-Still in large supply and
with creamery so low in price, can't pay
for dairy over 15c trade, l2c cash.
Eggs-Buyers are tying to crowd
prices down, but with cool weather and
good retail demand in the large cities
| can pay this week 15c trade, 12c cash
for nice fresh clean eggs.
Potatoes If solid and we'll sorted
can pay $1.15 trade, $1.OO cash.
Beans-No change market quiet at
1926 trade, $1.75 cash for hand picked
Nothing else new this week.
MCBRIDE THE GROCER.
See last weeks TRANSCRIPT for list
OF stores where produce orders are
taken.
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08
OAKLAND

Children's day at the Baptist church
next Sunday.
The heavy rains of last week
thoroughly soaked the ground, but per
haps not too much for the growing
crops.
Roadgrading was under way before
the rain and the fine condition the
roads ARE put in is something we have
not seen for years if ever.
Little Arold Mann has been quite
sick, but is able to be about again.
Mrs. 7. R. Jones started last Tues
day for her home in Blackfoot, Idaho,
after an extended visit with relatives
and friends here and in Austin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh D. Page are re-
joicing over the birth of son at their
home in Owatonna lately. Mrs. Page
was formerly Miss Jessie Gleason and
was we'll know in Oakland social circles
a few years ago.
Patrick Cummings is newly painting
his house, barn and other farm build
ings. J. d. Lugg and John Lightly are
doing the work.
Mr.. and Mrs. FL Winzenburg of
Eylon Martin county came last Mon
day for visit'with the latter's parents,
MI. and Mrs. Michael Smith of Moscow
Mrs. Geo. Ryan of Moscow narrowly
escaped serious accident last Tues
day. AS it was she came off with a
slight burn on the face and eye. Mrs.
Ryan had bottle containing varnish
in her hand and happening to strike a
match, the bottle exploded with the
above results.
Mabel Jones and Mildred Walker at
tended the state examination in Aus
tin last week. &.
Mrs. Annie Christainson and two
children of Lansing are visiting at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jno.
Register of Moscow. s.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Hardy are the
proud parents Of a fine son born Friday
morning, juno 3. Mother and child
doing well. ~
The Ladies Aid Society of the. Bap-
tist church will meet with Mrs. A. P.
Wiseman next Thursday afternoon.
- Mr.. and Mrs. Phil Norton of Red
wood came last Saturday for visit
with relatives and friends. =. s.
Miss Mary Barber of Coleman, s. D.
and Mrs. Geo. Patten and son Clell OF
Pipestone, Mimi, were welcome guests
Of the latter's sister, Mrs. Geo. Walker,
a couple of days last week. They left
Saturday evening for La Crosse. where
they will join Mr.. Patten and Mr.
Barber and the party will proceed with
their own boat to St. Louis to spend
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08
ROSE CREEK

Jas. Ballwebber and Chas. Smith of
Austin were transacting business in
town Friday.
Miss Nellie O'Malley spent a few
days with Miss Edith Gordon at North
field, returning Monday evening.
The schools closed here Friday for
the year and in the afternoon the child
rem gathered in Phillips Hall where re.
treshments were served and a jolly
time enjoyed by all.
Mrs. j. E. Skahan returned to her
home in South St. Paul Saturday.
Henry dwelling spent Sunday with
relatives at Lansing.
Miss Cassie Webber returned Sunday
to resume her duties at the Eastman
school.
Mayor Fred Gerhart and council
men Schooman and Blonigan went tc
Ellendale last weok to investigate the
water works. They report very favor
ably of the plant there.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Vaux were visiting
in Austin Monday.
Lightning struck the barn on the
Sven Jacobson farm Wednesday
night and in very few minutes it was
completely enveloped in flames. Two
fine horses and five calves perished il
the flames. Besides the harness. ma
chlnery and feed. Insurance $3.50 ir
the Mower Co. Mutual.
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08
LYLE

The baccalaureate sermon for the
first graduating class of Lyle Public
school, was preached by Rev. Preston
of Osage, Monday evening in the
Congregational church. A reunion tc
friends and school was rendered by
Prof. Francis and class Tuesday even
ing at High school building, and or
Wednesday evening the commencement
exercises were held with three graduates
viz: Misses Mabelle Arneson, Ings
Mybre and Jay D. Frazer. The address
was given by Prof. G. G. Baker of Sher
burn, MINI.
Preparations are being made for q
big Fourth of July Celebration in oul
berg.
Miss Alice Lund is on the sick list.
The afternoon of Decoration Day
proved to be rather exciting: First
on the programme was ball game
between Lyle and Varco, the score
being Is to Z in favor Of zthe locals
next, was half mile foot race free fo1
all, Prof. Francis was declared winner
and received the purse of $500. Then
came a hundred yard dash won by A
Nordvold, purse $1.0O. The next. ex.
citement was announced by the fire
bell the Great Western pumping sta
tion being on fire, the fire was soon ex.
tlnguished however before very much
damage was done. After supper we
heard the fire bell again but it proved
to be only a scare and the last on the
programme was a runaway which took
place in an alley with only few spec
tators. The team belonged to a gentle,
man from Northwood who stopped
them before much damage was done.
There was ball game billed for last
Saturday between the London team
and locals but owing to the rain they
were unable to play.
Rev. Bear and wife are spending a
three weeks vacation at Cedar Rapids
Ia.
Mr.. Eastman of Minneapolis gave a
very interesting talk on the work of
the \. M. G. A. Sunday evening.
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08
RED STAR

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Peterman and child
rem spent May Both in St. Ansgar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Baumgarte], Mr.
and Mrs. Will Aultfather, MIR. and
Mrs. D. L. Carter and children, and
Mary and Lena Fink spent the Both in
Austin. .7'~.,-s,.~e =. ,-.~
D. L. Carter sold some cattle to L.
Wilder last week. ~.
Miss Lena Fink was in: Window a
few days last week. !: &&,%=s ,s.%.2
J. Mr.. and Mrs, L. -Gekler. visited at
Will PAGES Sunday. r. !. III: ".:..>s ~
H. Damman = Of Elkton was calling
on relatives here Wednesday. p
The pupils who were neither absent
nor tardy during the month ending
May .29, are, Myrtle Carter, Charlotte
Carter, Leonard Carter, Anna Fink
Arthur Gekler, Ora Gekler, Hans
Helgerson, Clara Helgerson, Jonnie
Murphy, Wilferd Murphy, Thressa
Murphy, Bernard Murphy. Leonacd
Murphy, Jessie Peterman and Josie
Peterman. - ..' 4.
RIA program was given May 9th. The
children are planning for an excellent
time at the picnic which will be hello
June 18. All are invited. " ~:
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-TA0PI

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County Attorney Wright was look
ing over the grade on the C.zG. w roa6
crossing with Lodi town Supervisors
Wednesday.
Elgin Enright transacted business in
Austin Tuesday.
WV. Syck was an Austin visitor
Thursday.
Everybody turns out to SEQ the open
air performance of Jack and Bobby
They expect to go on the road soon as
their uncle can dispense with their
services.
Two of our local COW boys perform.
ed some marvellous feats in the big
park with the three leg bronco.
We hear that Alfred Anderson has
been appointed foreman of the Taopi-
section of the Milwaukee road.
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The Only Line With Worlds
Fair Station.

This refers to the Iowa Central Rail-
way and means. a.. .-. -
lst-The shortest line. .~
2nd-The most comfortable route.
3rd-Two fine through trains direct
to the gates of the fair.
:. 4th-A saving of about three hours
in time.
5th-You avoid the crowds at the
Union depot and on the street cars.
6th-Yo ou save money by being land
ed lust where you want to go.
There are many other reasons but "a
word to tie wise is sufficient. .~'
For excursion tickets, berth reserva-
tions and a acomplete guide to the fair
free, address A. B. Quits, G. ?. 4 ~. A..
Minneapolis, Mimi. -, s.tl= ..s.
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08
New rlachine Shop.

The machinery and stock of the old
foundry formerly owned by Carlson &
Anderson has been removed to 21e
Chatham street, east Of court house
where we are equipped to handle your
work in the machinery and boiler re-
pair line in first class manner. ~
Plumbing, steam and hot water heat
ing in come ection. Estimates promptly
furnished. .s..s 5... =. ... !, Il .
/: /. C, ARTHUR CARLSON.
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several weeks viewing the sights Of the

several weeks viewing the sights Of the
great exposition. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sheedy and the
Misses Nellie and Rose Lightly went
on the excursion to st. Paul and Still.
water Tuesday. :ssf = z... 5= 5@
Robbie Guy attended the graduating
exercises at McAlister College last
week.
The young people of Oakland and
Moscow enjoyed a pleasant social
gathering at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Tillman Saturday evening.
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08
LIE ROY

About eleven o'clock Sunday evening
the Cargill elevator, near the G. w.
track was discovered to be in flames.
The hremen were promptly on hand
but the fire which started in the horse
stable had gained such head way that
they could only concentrate their
efforts on the surrounding buildings
and the elevator was burned to the
ground. The horse perished in the
flames.
J.R. Mason, one of the earliest set
tiers of Leroy, died very suddenly
Tuesday morning at ten o'clock. Oblt-
uary next week.
Seven members were received into
the Presbyterian church Sabbath morn
ING, four by letter and three on confes-
sion of faith, The infant son OF Geo.
and Eliza Malcomson received ordln-
ance of baptism.
Commencement exercises OF the Le'
Roy high school were held at the opera
house, Friday evening, June 3, with
following program:
instrumental solo-Tam O'Shanter-
Mrs. Bosworth
invocation Rev. 7. E. Sherman
Duets-Violin and Piano-Flying.
Dutchman-
Bartel Butler and Martin Roper
Sa]utarv-The Race Problem
Orlo 7, Palmer
Vocal Duet-Roses Kissed by the Sun
Frances Hubbard and Avis Wild
Oration-The Might of Method
Mildred Eleanor Wild
Violin-Buebells of Scotland
Bartel Butler
Oration-Those Rough Ways to the
Stars .Lura Beryl Wells
Vocal Solo-Selected. ...... Mrs. Shines
Observation-Disclosures
Maude Estelle Foss
FIT. Young, president of the board
of education, presented the diplomas
After a brief address by Prof. Fuller
Fairyland Waltz chorus was beautltul-
rendered by the high school.
Prof. Fuller smiles again. Mrs. Fuller
returned Saturday morning from quite
an extended visit with relatives IN
GAINESVILLE.
There will be an ice cream social
held on w. X. Porter's lawn, Wednes-
day evening, June Is. A fine program
will be rendered. All are invited. Ihe
first ice cream social of the season. DO
not miss it. Program free. Ice cream
and cake ten cents.
Rev. &. w. Stone attended the meet
ing of the Baptist association at West
Concord last week.
Miss Irene ShutZ is at home from
Faribault for the summer vacation.
Mrs. w. S. Armstrong of River Falls
Wis, is a guest of Mrs. E. S. Garvey.
Hans Jensen, aged 81, years, died at
the home af his son, p. L. Jenson,
about two and one-half miles south OF
Leroy village, Thursday morning, June
2. Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. Rasmussen of A dams.
Dan Hall and family are visiting
Mrs. Halls parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Elias
Clark at Big Lake, MINI,
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08

For the best and latest in photo.
graphs go to Bishop, the new photo
graphs 213 Main street. Their Plati-
mum work is up1to date and stylish
Artiscally furnished with hand made
cards and art folders. Giving you
something different from the regula-
ton photographs.
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08

All the linlment in the world won't
cure rheumatism. 1t is caused.sby an
acid in the blood and to scure it you
must remove the cause. Coles Blud-
bilder is what you want. It makes
pure new blood. . Try it. $1.O0 by all
druggists.
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08

For sick headache take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and
a quick cure is certain. For sale by
all druggists. .'. 5.@.s2 s
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08
NO MONEY TAKEN FROM INCURABLE CASES.

Or: Downing Successfully Treats All
Chronic and Nervous Diseases Of Men
and Women, Surgical Operations
" and Diseases of Eyes and Ears.
Special attention given to cases which have
been neglected or unskilfully treated. An hon.
est opinion given in every case. If your case is
incurable you will be candidly told the truth.
Many Ma cured after being pronounced incurable.
Do not give up until you consult DR.. Down
ing, the most reliable and successful specialist
in il. the treatment of all Chronic and Nervous
Diseases of Men and Women. = Consultation
private, confidential and free. few words of
advice may be of great value to you and add
happy years to your life.
DR.. Downing Of Chicago, the most
reliable and successful specialist in the
trea ment OF OBSCURE and delicate
chronic, private and nervous diseases
of men and women.
Will Visit Austin, Thursday, June
IL. At Fox Hotel. Consultation Free
and Confidential.
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08

TO CURE "A COLD in ONE DAY
TaIo Laxative Rromo-Q Quinine Tablets, AL
DRUGGISTS refund the money if it fails to cure.
EIW Groves signature is on each box. 25c.
Mower County transcript., 1904-06-08

!. ARTHUR GARRISON.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-07
TELLS
HIS STORY
Alleged Counterfeiter Wants Free.
dom and He Spins His Yarn
Accordingly.
WORKS INTEREST OF RUSSIA
Says He Followed 6and From Eng.
land TO America to obstruet Un-
Lawful Business--story is
Diseredited BY officers.

Boston, Ian. 6.-M Moses Novak, one
OF the band OF alleged counterfeiters
recently arrested IN Revere, Mass, and
New York city. has told a remarkable
story TO Secret Service Agent Murphy
In substantiation OF his claim that he
should receive u light punishment or,
In fact. b. set free.
Novak says that several years ago
when John Davis. the alleged leader OF
the band, was supposed to be operat-
Ins In England and among other things
was turning out counterfeit bills on
the Russian government he (Novak)
was sent to England to lind out all he
could about Davis and his plans. Davis
was arrested in England short time
afterwari, In company with IA number
Of others, In one OF the biggest counter
feitlng raids that was ever made In
that country. Davis offered to turn
queens evidence, his offer was accept
ed and he escaped punishment. The
other counterfeiters, however, each re-
celved 10 and i2 year sentences. Davis
came to this country and Novak fol-
lowed, as he claims, in the interest Of
the Russian government, TO see that
no Russian counterfeits were made
over here,
The secret service men. however. win
not. II Is snld, agree to have Novak
tn states evidence by agreeing to be
satisfied with light sentence.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-07
ORCHESTRA PIT DEFECTIVE.
Take Concerted Action to
Improve Quarters.

Chicago, Jan, 6.--In the revision
of the city building ordinances for the
protection of the theater patrons In
Chicago, the musicians will demand
that attention be given to the orches-
ira pits. At least two exits from each
pit win be one request. The musicians
are also considering asking that more
room be provided flr them and that
less wood be used in the construction
of their quarters.
Charges that the pit of the burned
Iroquois theater was dangerous have
been made at u meeting of executive
committee of the federated musicians,
A communication was authorized to
Coroner Traeger asking that he sum
mon members of the lroquois orches-
ira to the inquest. The musicians, It
is believed, are in position to throw
much light on the conditions in the
front part of the house at the time of
the fire. A committee was appointed
to confer with Mayor Harrison.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-01-07
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