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OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE CITY.
AUSTIN, MINNESOTA:
WEDNESDAY MORNING, DEC. 33,1880.
CITY AND VICINITY.
"WE will furnish the TKANSCUIPT to all
advance-paying subscribers lrom this
time uulil January 1st, for $1.75. ami give
a premium of Dr. Kend ill's book besides.
This is a clean give-away ol 50 cents
every one wltn will take advantage the
opportunity during the next six weeks.
It is equivalent to furnishing the paper
at $1 50. Come in, friends, and pay up
while the offer holds good. The TRANS
cmrT t-lnill continue lo he as it has been,
and as it is acknowledged to be, the best
loeal paper in tills county and by the
way, it is printed both sides on a power
press (if that is any advantage) has, we
believe, the le*t advertising and jobbing
patronage of any paper in the county,
and has :is large, it' not the largest, coun­
ty circulation of any paper pulili.*hel in
the coun'y in luct, the pap speaks In
itself, to tts hundreds of readers every
week.
HOLIDAY GOODS—just received—at
Cheap Charley's.
SEK CHEAP CHARLEY'S line of neck
wear and silk haudkerehiefs.
CLOAKS at Solm-r's
CARPET WARP at Solner's.
DCNDAS flour, at Taylor & Ball's.
Go TO SPRAGUE'S fur prime butter.
EMBROIDEHIES, nice variety, at Solner's
SPRAGUE sells buiter at bottom prices.
NEW perfumes, at
CI.EMMER & POOLER'S.
SPUAOUE sells butler, the best in the
market.
BABBITT'S washing powder, at
TAYLOR & BALL'S.
ROOMS
Truesdell.
to rent. Enquire of James
SPRAGUE will sell you the best butter
in the citv.
NEW sugar cured II uns, at
TAYLOR & BALL'S.
ROOMS to rent, over Tavlor & Bill's
store. Ii. O. HALL.
BCY your oysters now of Sprague, the
cash grocer, by the piot, quart, or dozeu.
"J" STANDS lor jewelry and Jay, and
means J. J. Haves & Bio.
A FEW* French bedsteads and good
mattresses, at Fernald & Kimball's.
SrRAGCE lias oysters in bulk for sale
very cheap. Trv them.
CHICAGO Dried Beef, very fine, at
TAYLOR & BALL'S.
SEE what Fernald & Kimball have to
offer you in Christmas goods.
FOR Christmas presents. Four or five
lounges left, at Fernald & Kimball's.
Do NOT stay away from Thurston's
Gallery because it is a cloudy day.
WATERPROOFS, eloakings,
and trimmings, at Solner's.
suitings,
RUBBER and hemp packing, for steam
engines, at J. Truesdell's.
SOME very desirable goods for Christ,
mas presents, at Fi-ruald & Kimball's.
TAYLOR & BALL will s-11 you the choic­
est winter apples—$2.50 per barrel.
LIQUID Nitrous Oxide or Langhlng
Gas, at H. A. Avery's Dental Rooms.
A FEW fancy chairs at special bargains,
to close out, at Fernald & Kimball's.
SPRAGUE, tins cash grocer, holds him­
self ready to meet any and all competi
tiou.
DON'T miss calling at S. C. Olson's
if you wish anything in the furniture
line.
KUNATH BROTHERS have the
nicest venison ever brought to
maiket.
very
this
LADIES' and Gent3' silk handkerchiefs,
also a fine assortment of ladies' ties, all
at Hall & West's.
SOME choice goods iu new style pict­
ure frames, etc., etc., for holidays, at
Fernald & Kimball's.
CALL and see our beautiful panel stat­
uary, something new and nice for pres­
ents. CLEMMER & POOLER.
FARMERS, take your hides to Kunath
Brothers, who will pay you the highest
market price in cash for them.
THAT delicious amber cane syrup,
made at the Faribault refinery, for sale at
Taylor & Ball's.
FAT CATTLE and poultry wanted at Ku­
nath Brothers, and for which they will
pay the highest mnrket price, in cash.
EVERY day brings additions to Hayes
Brothers' new elegant stock in the jewel­
ry line.
THE holidays are upon us, and the
streets are crowded with purchasers, and
these friends stock up at Sprague's pretty
largely.
HALL
to
WEST are preparing for the
holiday trade. Call on them, and gfc»
something both pretty and useful for a
present.
WE have a couple of fine chambe
suits which we will sell for $15 to $18
less than value, to close out, anrl would
make lovely Christmas presents.
FERNALD & KIMBALL.
SOLID silver-ware,, plated ware—nil of
the most beautiful designs. A fine as­
sortment, suitable for Christmas presents,
now on exhibition at J. J. Hayes ft Bro's.
eet
WB have one beau iful
of cane
chairs—-gents* easy, ladies' rocker, and
four chairs—tor a fine Christinas preseul,
$5 less than value.
FKRNALD & KIMBALL.
THOSE lovely little sionv china tea sets
at Sprague's are enough make any
mama's heart beat faster as she hides
one of them away to wail for the little
hanging stocking on Ciiri.-mms eve.
Go TO SPRAOUK'* to sell your butter.
One of the easiest tilings to catch, and
at the same time one ot the most
difficult
to gel rid of, is a cough or cold. Dr. Bu*i's
Cough Syiup, however, always proves
equal to tlt« emergency. Price 25 cents
W. T. MANDEVILLE will haul ice leave
orders at Charley Pooler's drug store.
Also, teams to let.
MONEY to loan, at 9 per cent, interest,
on farm securities. Inquire of R. N.
Brown, Austiu, Minnesota.
THOSE elegant ebony and gold finish
hanging lamps at Ch inmer & Pooler's
make bjautiful Christmas presents.
To RENT.—Front rooms over Pooler's
drug store—suitable for offices or small
tamily. Apply to A. R. TUURSTON.
Hayes Brothers have just bought
A new stock that is great,
Expressly for Christmas,
Ami the finest in the state.
To THE LADIES OP AUSTIN.—We can
obtain any kind of Dry Goods on three
days notice which we do not have on
baud. KINO & Fisu.
BUY your boots and shoes whwe you
ijet the worth ol your money, and your
ight change baek.
SCUWAK'S is the place.
S. C. OLSON would lik»* to have all pur­
chasers of furniture call upon him, and
look over Ills carefully selected stock,
lie will sell cheap as the cheapest.
MONEY to loan, at lowest rates, annual
interest, on First Mortgage, on Improved
Farms. Apply to D. B. JOHNSON, Jr., at
the Mower County Bank.
REMEMBER that Sehwan's is the oldest
t.oot and shoe house in Mower county,
when in need ot boots and shoes. Re­
member, his priccs are the very lowest
IF you wish to meet your friends, call
at S. C. Olson's furniture rooms, and you
will find them there the most of the time,
now-a Jays, selecting from his cheap
tock of furniture, their holiday goods.
WE carry the largest assortment ol
gents', ladies', misses and children's
boots, shoes and slippers, to be fouud lu
ihe city. Examine goods and learn
prices, at SCUWAN'S.
Ferd. Kirchof's many customer? can
he lor the present accommodated at Ku
uath Brothers' meat market. Ferd. will
open up again soon as he can make
satisfactory arrangements.
OUR special reporter called at the furn­
iture rooms of S. C. Olson, and found it
a pleasure to look over his display of
camp chairs, brackets, picture frames,
etc., all so cheap, for the holiday trade
SCIILEUDER, DORR & WOLD still have
Christmas goods which they will close
out very cheap. They have sold already
an immense stock, and yet they have
finely stocked countei and show cases
Do not forget when looking about to call
eaily and examine their laige assortment
Buy
tliena
for your
Mother-lii-law.
Hayes Brothers have some lovely tea
sets, and we know the dear old lady
would be delighted with one of them.
Buy her one right away before they are
all gone.
A NEW and fresh assortment of E. But
terick & Co's Patterns will he found at
Hail & West's. They will also take or
ders lor all their publicaiions at publish­
er's prices. You cau save postage, ex­
change and trouble, oy subscribing of
them. Pattern sheets fur December have
arrived.
SERVICES at the Episcopal church, on
Christmas evening, at 6)£ o'clock, for the
Sunday
School,
with presents, by
t! "Love."'
ihein. She can
serve an oyster st«w. or a hot lunch wiili­
nt the oysters in it, ou the shortest pos
sible notice. Remember that Sirs. Mor
lison always gives the best of satisfaction
to all her customers, and when you are
hungry give tier a call.
Dye Works tn Austin.
Fee & Sutton have established dye
works ic Austin. Location, one door
east of John Walsh's. Coloring, cleaning
and repairing of all kinds of clothing for
both ladies and gentlemen. Call and ex­
amine work. All work warranted.
Terms reasonable. Advertisement will
appear next week.
No FARMER in Mower county will be
surprised to hear that Mr. H. W. Bullis,
ot the Davidson House, is running a large
custom month by month,.in spile of the
close times. Good stabling and excellent
table, clean lodgings and an obliging
s'aff of assi.-tants, has brought Bullis
along successfully so far, and he deserves
success.
Holiday Present*.
Fine Celluloid toilet sets, auto and
photograph albums, from 25 cents lo $10
each, choice china mugs, cups and sau­
cers, vases, cut glass paper weights and
ink stands, poems, juvenile and general
miscellaneous books, dolls, tin and wood­
en tops ot all kiuds, and an en^le^s va­
riety of nice goods, for old and young—
all at Clemmer A Pooler's.
Christmas!
King & Fish have this day received a
beautiful stock of goods suitable for
Christmas presents.
Ribbons, hoods, nubias, gloves, a great
variety, at King Fish's.
Buttons, of new designs, for dresses*
at King A Fish's.
Silks, satins, velvets, at King & Fish's
Wool and cotton flanntls, a large
stock, at King & Fish's.
Hayes Brothers
Sell jewelry of all kinds
Of the finest of gold,
They sell so very cheap
That they cannot be undersold.
Rings lor your fingers
That stand any test,
Buttons for your sleeves,
And fine pins for your breast.
With holiday goods
He will suit you and I,
Don't fail locall early
And get your s.ipply.
BRCDDKR JAI-PEU may go astrav in his
moon ialK but lie c&nnot be mistaken
when lie has thousands of witness- s.
The Rev. Brui'der Jasper stood on the de- purchased of John, son of Rw. A. CreB
poi plaif rm at Ken.lalivillH and »aich-
ed at) engine struggling to start 26 load. "y-
ed oars and when it was well under
lie said, "Dai Dr. Marshall's Lung
TRANSCRIPTIONS.
—Capt. George of Lansing, made us a
pleasant call Monday.
—Curt Austin was down to Chicago
last week. He returned Saturday.
—C. L. West visited the Masonic
brethren of
LeRoy
Monday evening.
—Mrs. C. E. Wright has been quite ill
for about two weeks, and we are glad to
learn is belter.
—A Christmas tree, and other interest,
ing festivities at the Universalist church
Friday evening.
—The TRANSCRIPT was the only paper
in Mower county which published the
President's message.
—Christmas preseuts ars ou the way
now. All the good little boys and girls
are sure of being remembered.
—Prof. W. W. Keysor left the city yes.
terday for Mankato, where he expects to
spend his three weeks vacation.
Rev. C. E. Wright will devote next
Sabbath morning service to tlis children.
We nny expect a good tallc to them.
—The Christmas entertainment and
festivities at the iptist church Friday
evening prorfiisc to full of interest.
Miss Alice Stiultes, one of Austin's
best teachers in the public school, will
enjoy the vaca lon with her parents near
Ktsson.
—W. W. Rannev, of Grand Meadow, is
spending a few days hand-shaking with
old friends iu Lansing, Iowa, where he
used to live.
—Little Blanche, the pet of the home at
"Curl" Aus'in's, was alarmingly ill for
two or three days last week with inflam­
mation of '.he bowels.
—To-(tay, Prof. Vennor said we were to
have eleven feet of snow over mother
earth. He probably changed his mind,
and wc are glad he did.
—Tree at the M. E. church Christmas
Eve. Socgs in rehearsal specially tor the
occasion. The pastor will also nuke a
few remarks lo the children
—Our friend M. V. B. Scribner, of the
Wells Advocate, is getting up a ne=t paper
and we find he often hits the nail on the
head. We wish him success.
—The Congregation a lists are expecting
to have a Christmas tree for their little
ones Christmas Eve. It will be full of
blossoms, we know, to the delight of the
children.
—A fine deer weighing about 110 lbs
was shot near Moscow Thursday. Geo
Fiehn & Co. bought it, and were soon
cutting fine steaks for their many cus­
tomers from it.
—Our old friend, Will. Richards, has
returned to Austiu to live. He will soon
engage in the coal, wood and lime busi­
ness here. We welcome Will, and wife
back to the old home.
—H. H. Blood aud family have gone to
Evansville, Wis.,—we hope only for a
visit, as Mr. Blood is a straight man, and
a good farmer, and we don't want such
men to quit us permanently
—The new subscribers are coming in
every day. We hope our many readers
will speak to their neighbors, who do not
already take the TRANSCRIPT, of its mer­
its, and get theui to subscribe.
—C. N. Bostwick, one of the route
agents
ou
hear
Rev. R.
U. Irwin. And services appropriate to
the church
seat-on,
will
be
held on Sund iy,
the 26' h, at the usual hours of morning and
evenings' rvices
subjeCts"Glad
Tidings"
MRS. JOHN MORRI-ON still has oysters
or all who may
wish
the S. M. R. R., has recently
been promoted to the position of postal
clerk on the river roiad. This advance­
ment is well earned, and we are glad
of
it.
to
Mr. W. A. Richirdson begins to fe«-l,
at list as though he was gaining the
victory over typhoid fever, which
lias been mister ov^r him now for
aOout five weeks. His friends will be
jlad indeed to see him out agaiu.
Hon. James F. Goodsell, of Gtand
Mt-adiow, we learn in a round-about way,
lias something on his mind, and is con
emplaiing immediate action. We are
satisfied it is not suicide, and we note this
for the relief of his numerous friends.
—"Mother Goose" we expect to have
the pleasure of listening to next week.
She is pluming herielf, and getting her
large family ready, to place before the
public as soon as possible. We shall all
have clue notice ot the old lady's arrivil.
"A rotten apple injures its compan­
ions," so will bad associations blacken
and injure us. Bo»s and girls, remember
that one bail boy or girl can iu ure a
whole school room full ot children, and
be sure to shun an evil companion at all
times.
—The Sabbath school children over in
the Chapel are not to be left without
Christmas festivities. A tree in full
stature, has budded and blossomed for
them, and we expect will bring forth
fruit to gladden many a little heart living
iu the third ward.
—M. Majors is doing a big business
these days. During the past week he has
shipped to Chicago and St. Paul nearly
5000 dozen of eggs by U. S. Express, be
sides considerable butter, poultry, &c>
He pays the farmer the hignest price in
cash for all these products*
—Mcrritt Graves, a shoemaker of many*
years standing in this city, has recently
opened a shop on his own hook ia the
basement of Levy's block. Our old
friend is rightly named, for he indeed is
Merritt Graves—he Merits the patronage
of this people. Read his uotice else­
where in this piper.
—Jo. Schwan has lost his old stand-by—
A. J. Studeman. Gus. received a call
to "travel" for the big boot and shoe
house of J. H. Lee & Co., Boston, and
some two weeks ago started on his trial
trip. He has the ability to succeed, and
we are quite sure lie will, backed as he
is by one of the best houses at the"hub."
Gus. will be missed at Sehwan's.
—MASONIC ELECTION.—Lastweek Wed
nesday evening the following named
brethren of Fidelity Lodge No. 39, A. F.
& A. M., were elected officers tor the new
year:
W. Wilkins.W, M.
C. West, S W.
D. Smith, J. W.
A. Friedrieh, Treasurer.
Joseph Adams, Secretary.
—Rev. O. Williams, formerly of Austin
but now of Dover, was in town a day or
two since. He took home wiili him a
handsome four year old col!, which he
MV
r.
llHS bp..n
way,.
Syrup
must be a good medicine, for (ley send out' other man.
Car load after car load and none ot it is I
ever returned." Evtry person in sight —n°l p'»ce your cast-off garments
agreed with Brother Jasper. Dr. Mar.: in lie closet lobe mothreateu and rust
shall'* Lung Syrup is gooil for Coughs, corrupted, but let every housekeeper look
Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping
Cough and all L'-ng Complaints. Price
a,boUt
i1il„eii ,n
11
1,a®
betn
»'ii ted to us that the
borse wa* a fust nag, which of course
is as useful to a minister as to any
her
25 cents, 50 cents and $1 per bottle. Sold closets, anq take out every garment that
by Douu & Wou. is not positively needed, put it ia good
boxes and
repair, and then keep eyes and ears open,
until you find some oue who is in need
of them. There are those with us now,
who are in need of just such garments.
—Charlie Poo'.er keeps piling tin
Christmas goods upon old Santa Claus.
He lias them there in abundance too
enough to make all the children of th
citv happy. Don't forget to look throug!
his fine store and make your selections
from the many countless attractions tha
til. his counters. Everybody looks liap
py who c,mies out of this store, for thej
have leceived the full value of their money.
—Mr. aud Mrs. Benjamin Mason lef
the city Tuesday for a short viait
Rochester, Mich., the
home
of Mr*. Mason.
They will return iu a lew weeks, aud we
hope for a permanent residence. Mrs.
Mason, during her short stay with us, has
won to herself many friends, who will
gladly welcome her tack to Austin, and
upon Mr. Mason Austin has a claim as a
resident which she will not willingly re­
linquish.
—MASONIC BURIAL.—The remains oi
John G. Mitchell were brought to this
city last Thursday by the brethreu of
Lyle, and buriid, with Masonic ceremo­
nies, in Oak wood cemetery. The de
ceased died iu Colorado we un erst\nd.
Mis remains ware taken from there to
Clncairo where he used to reside, and
from Chicago to this point, where he re­
quested his remains to be buried, he
iiaviug relatives residing at Lyle.
—Minnesota atmosphere is wonderfully
exhiierating, and a good deal more so,
when well mixed with whiskey, as for in
stance those two fellows that started Lan
singward just at dusk that bitter cold
nifiht about a week ago, appeared very
much as though oxygen aud whiskey
were each trying to out-do the other.
We wondered if the deviltry would freeze
out of them before they readied their
destination. Whiskey, thou art indeed a
demon.
—The Register'8 suggestion that a
cheese factory should be establi&hed in
Austin is a good one. A cheese and but­
ter factory combined, located in the city
of Austin, would accommodate more pa­
trons than anywhere else in the county.
There is money iu it rightly conducted,
both for the farmer and stockholder—and
the farmers should be stockholders, and
the stockholders farmers. The agitation
should not be allowed to die out. This
winter is the time for action.
—A telegram was received from Still­
water Friday, by Mrs. W. M. Leach of
this citv, stating that her sister, Mrs.
Holcomb, also her sister's husband, were
very ill. Mrs. Leach left on the night
train for the home of this sister, her only
living family relative. Mr. Holcomb ot
Stillwater was a son of Lieut.-Gov. Hol­
comb. who died in that city in 1870, and
a step son of Mrs. Henrietta Holcomb,
whose remains were brought from Toledo,
Ohio, lo Stillwater lor burial last week.
—We learn from a private letter that
Mr. William Wheat, of Oberlin, Ohio,
whose sudden death we noticed last week,
was ill but two hours and a ilf, and
they were hours of the
greatest
agony.
His disease was rheumatism of the heart.
Mr. Wheat had quite an extensive ac­
quaintance in Austin for one who had
never resided here, and his frequent vis­
its had made him m»ny friends. The
Ot-erlin paper ii referring to him says he
'•had a kind word for eveiybody, espe­
cially the poor."
—Eugene Lambert returned last Fridsiy
evening from Grinnell, Iowa, where he I force the mercury below the one who se­
ll as been attending college. His many
f' iends are pleased to greet him again
and ronuratul .te him upon tin success,
ful close of the first term in college. He
speaks very highly of the college and its
iculty and, if we may judge by his vig
irons health, he is either proof ngtiusl
he insidious influence ot Latin, Greek,
and Chemistry,or the (acuity knows
how
to temper the lessons for the new "Fresh."
.Mr. Lambert will return in two weeks.
NF.XT Sunday. December 26'h, 1880, at
the Methodist Episcopal church in Ans
tin: There will be preaching at 10:30 A
M.. by the pastor. Evening, at 7 p. M.,
will be a review service of S S. lessons
with singing and speaking by the schol­
ars. Programme: Part first—1. Singing
by the School 2. Prayer by Pastor
3. Review of lessons. Part second—1
First Christmas 2. His birthday 3. The
beautiful song 4. Song by school 5. Im­
portance of Christmas 6. Christmas
7. Two pictures 8. Christmas in Heaven.
—If a woman pulls half her hair down
over her forehead and eyes and pecks out
through the tangles, and thus reminds ev­
ery man who sees her of a wild buffalo,
she has no one to blame but herself.
Such a woman can remind one of nothing
else, because there is no other creature
oa earth she resembles, unless it be "Bar
num's What is It." But there are not
many such women hereabouts. Most
women prefer to look like sensible human
beings, instead ol wild beasts or idiots.
—H. M. Allen has been superceded as
Station Agent at Worihington by E. K.
Fluke, formerly at Lake Crystal. The
Advance has the following kind words
lor our old friend:
The business men generally will regret
the departure of H. M. Allen from the
Wortlnngton depot. We believe no one
at this point has ever given such general
satisfaction. He has attended to business
promptly, treatel all classes alike, has
not "taken sides" with any of ue little
social or political mischief makers ot the
place, and we find, on inquiry, that liis
departure is very generally regretted.
—Last week some of our young misses
took it into their youthful heads to make
some of the young lads of the city su­
premely happy by just, for once, invit­
ing them out, aud showing them bow lo
entertain so a leap-year party, at the
Windsor House, was decided upon, and
Thursday evening the time. And we
have the word of some nf the invited ones
that the "management" was a success
all through. The young misses who had
the matter in charge were Julia Detlel
bach, Carrie Schwan, Frauces Smith aud
Mary Eugle.
—It is the custom for McBride, (lie
Grocer, to give with each lot of goods
purchased at his store, a bill made out on
a small couuter bill-head. He does not
give out these bills iu every case by any
means, but does so largely. As an indi­
cation of the amount of business done hy
this house, we will say that McBride has
used up over 10,000 of these bill-heads iu
the past eight months! And all of theui
have been honestly filled out and given to
boua fidu customers'-none wasted—and
the TKANSCUIPT office lias just printed
10,000 more of them, which will probably
be used up inside of the next six mouths,
there is such an increasing trade at
McBride'8,
—VVe learn from the Farmingtou Press
that the wife of Rev. S. T. Sterrilt died
Nov. 27tli, at the residence of her hus­
band, In San Jose, California. The lam
ily removed from Farmington a year ago
last summer, hoping to benefit her health,
but fatal consumption had too strou^.
lold, and now we write that the gentl.
ady, whom so many iu Austin knew an
.oved, has passed away from earth. It i.
ve thiuk about fifteen years since Rev.
i'.erritt was pastor ol the Methodisi
:hutch iu this city, yet to look back to
luit time when we eDjoyed his pastorate
lere so much, it seems like a summerV
lay, aud we wonder where the years Irnvi
,'oii.'. Mr. Sterrilt will have the synipa
hy of many frieuds in this city.
—BREAKING DOWN.—Old Mr. Epler,
living in the town of Austin, is slowly
dying of cancer under the jaw. lie is a
ii'eat sufferer, and has been for some time.'
How long ilie days and how tedious the
lights must be, as this burning and wast
ing, this slow sure dying goes on, thai
leath only can relieve. Mr. Epler has
oeen a resident of this couuty for over
wenty-four years.
John Walk ins, the aged father of a
large family of residents of Mower coun­
ty, who has been a resideut of Austin
town for twenty-four years, is very ill ol
paralysis—almost entirely helpless. One
by oue the pioneers of this county are
tailing by the way. These men came
here in the prime of life with their fa mi
lies of little ones about them, came and
here lived lives of respected and honor­
ed citizens here reared their large fami.
lies, who, many of them, still reside with
us. Mower county delights to honoi
these tarly settlers, who came here when
a pioneer's fortune was one of hardship,
toil and deprivation.
—DEATH OK WELCOME CHANDLER.—
Wednesday, at. his home, about six miles
trom Austin, Welcome Chaudler died ol
paralysis. He was 74 years of age. Mr.
Chandler came from Canada East lo Aus-i
tin township 23 years ago, his sous, Da­
vid L. and John coming a year or two
before him. He was married in Canada
fifty years ago this next March, to Amy
Phelps, eleven children were born to
them, and eight are stilt living: David
L., John, Mrs. Jcshua Epler, George,
Starling, William, Mrs. Jacob Epler and
Mrs. H. C. Trowb.idge. A sou, Stephen,
died in Andersonville, starving lo death
in tint prison-pen of the south. Mr.
Chandler was a member of the M. E.
church of this city, and une of its first
trustees. He was a mun noted for his
hospitality, and his house was always a
home for the itineracy. The funera!
services were held in the school-house at
Cedar City last Thursday, and were con
ducted by Rev. A. Cressey—a large con­
gregation being present, paying the lait
tribute of respect io the dectased. Several
of the business men of Austiu were in
attendance, aud many more would have
been glad to hive thus shown their regard
for one of Austin's highly respected
pioneers.
—How to hang a thermometer, is a
question of considerable importance lo
any person who would like to record the
changing temperature correctly. In the
first place, it is said the temperature ot
the wall of any building at any lime of
the night or d*y is not '.he true tempera­
ture of the circulating air, and is ot no
use lo science. A wood wall will radiate
its heut more rapid I.• than a brick or
stone w.tll, and the scientist who hangs
his thcrniometcj' agnii.st the wood, can
lects the hiick w»ll. One who yles
himself "Weathercock," says the proper
way to expose a thermometer is lo our
round it with a light wood frame, cover­
ed with sl-tts, like shutter work, and roof­
ed over. This will protect it from the
direct rays of the sun and reflected heat.
Rue a light wood bar across the center
of your instrument shelter, to which you
can attach thermometers, which should
be, when properly exposed, on the north
side of the building, and the thermometer
at least one foot from a!.' Surroundiug ob­
jects. T.ie different exposures ot the
mercury of course must vary its record,
aud the true temperature of the circulat­
ing air is incorrectly given very many
times. If we would give a correct and
reliable weather report, we must give
our thermometers a fair chance.
Santa Clans.
The children are indeed kings and
queens, exercising a despot's power these
days, and we dare not pry luto their "se­
cret service" nor enter their "secret cham­
bers," for Santa Claus is everywhere.
Well, may the dear Father bless them all,
and may the coming Christmas be a
happy, happy day lo every child in Christ­
endom and for fear some of the tiniest
ones, those who have never yet seen
Christmas, might be over-looked by old
Santa, we copy the following little poem
for their exclusive benefit:
Hang up the baby's stocking
Be sure you don't forget
The dear little dimpled darling!
She ne'er saw Christmas yat
But I've told her all about it,
And she opeued her big blue eyes.
And I'm sure she understood it,
She looked so fuauy and wise.
Dear! what a tiny stocking!
It doesn't take much to bold
Such little pink toes as baby's
Away from the frost and cold.
But then, for the baby's Christmas
It will never do at all
Why, Santa wouldn't be looking
For any thing half so small.
I know what will do for the baby,
I've thought of the very best plan—
I'll borrow a stocking of grandma,
The longest that ever I can
And you'll hang it by mine, dear mother,
Right here in the corner, so!
And write a letter to Santa,
And fasten it on to the toe.
Write, "This is the baby's stocking
That hangs in the corner here
You never have seen her, Santa,
For she only came this year
But she's just the blessedest baby—
And now. before you go.
Just cram her stockings with goodies,
From tho top clean down to the toe,"
A
Lady's Willi.
Oh, how I wish my skin was as clear and
soft as yours," said a lady to her friend.
"You can easily make it so," said the friend.
"How," Inquired the first lady. "By using
Hop Bitters, that makes pure, rich blood and
blooming health. It did it for me, as you ob«
serve." Head of it.
X-MAS GROCHERIES,
BUY THEM EARLY.
ic
Ttaouiand* of 'Em at Taylor
Ball's.
Fresh nuts, till varieties.
Candies, "too sweet for anything."
California Prunes, fresh
from
the mines.
Gordon & Dilworih's preserved fruits
in glass.
Curtis Brothers' preserved fruits in
glass,
Richardson & Robhlns' Plum Pudding
for your Christmas dinner.
Go to Taylor &
Ball's
delicacies of the season.
for all the tabic
I.E ROY.
—Local items few and far between.
—Services in the Baptist and Catholic
churches on the Sabbath.
—M. T. Grattan, of Preston, was in
'own on Wednesday and Thursday.
—Wni. Allen has received a car load of
Iry oak, which he places on the maiket
$5 per cord.
—Allen's hall is to be graced on New
Tear's Eve by a ball giveu by the "Union
Club," whose invitations are n-w out.
—Your type made us say '"honest oys
ers" in last issue. Well, that is a com
jdiment to the oysters, but mighty hard
»n our chirography.
—A medium amount of grain has been
received during the week. Market prices
ranging as follows: Wheat, 60 to 80c
Barley, 25 to 45e Oats, 20 to 25c.
—J. J. Donohue, of Cresco, Iowa,
shipped a car-load of shoats and cattle
trom this place last week. About one
thousand dollars were paid for the same.
—Again school has been postponed
another week. It is now proposed to
nave the term begin on the 27th inst.
Being so near Christmas, the Board de­
cided as above.
—Eureka Lodge No. 75, A. F. & A. M.
held Uie annual election on Saturday
evening, Dec. 18. The following officers
were elected: C. A. Roy, W. M. M. E.
Frisbee, S. W. Z. B. Dailey, J. W. W.
W. Sweet, Secretary Chas. Smith, Treas­
urer.
—There appears to be a superfluity of
entertainments for Christmas Eve. The
members of the Baptist Sunday school
ate to give a concert the Presbyterians
are to give an entertainment, the charac­
ter of which lias not yet been determined
and the young people are anticipating a
dunce at Allen's hall. Although these
entertainments will be widely different in
character, yet we predict that each, ir, iis
way, will be enjoyable.
—Occasionally we hear the matter of
speakership of the coming legislature
discussed. If location is an argument of
any weight, then Southern Minnesota
preseuts a strong one. In view of the
facts, it would seem wisest for the South­
ern members to unite upon some strong
man aud give him their undivided sup­
port. Iu such union there will be
strength, while in separate action defeat
seems most likely to be the result.
One of the pleasantest rooms in the
village is L. M. & F. M. Barn ham's
millinery establishment. The room is
tidy, cheerful, and the large millinery
stock is arranged in the most artistic
manner. Their stock of goods comprises
hats, bonnets, ribbons and fancy goods
ad libitum. The Burnliams have been
located here since 1868. This long resi­
dence In the village qualifies them to
appreciate thoroughly the wants of their
numerous customers, and their taste and
skill amply guarantee to these customers
the best of satisfaction.
—The hunters of our village have en*
tered into a competition over a no less
ignoble game than tl.e rabbit. Sides have
been chosen, and both parties are bent on
securing the most "scalps." In obseiving
this strife, one is reminded of the «ld
Scotch father's advice to his son, "Get
money, get it honestly ir you can, but gel
it." Each one is supposed to have shot
his own game, but the facts seem to war
rant the conclusion that many have
adopted the old man's principle, and they
shoot, buy, beg or steal as the time and
circumstances seem most favorable. This
indicriminaie manner of
obtaining
counts may sevm irregular to outsiders
but we apprehend that it is mutually en­
dorsed by the "sides" and to the one most
success-ful, it is a sourceof "phun." The
•Ideated party is lo furnish an oyster
supper fot both. F. T. Young is judge
of election, and sends in the returns on
Tuesday, the 21st iust.
We observe in the last issue of the
Independent that the local editor has been
moralizing over the inconsistencies
aud
shortcomings of LeRoyites. According
to his view,we aie pursuing a hue of action
which will ultimately lead to our everjast.
ing ruin. Society is on "the ragged edge,"
wtiatever that may mean our "merchants
i.re
eking out a miserable, scanty exist
ence," and we are, one aud all, quietly
slipping along to our "inevitable doom"
—premature decay. Wre had previously
thought that LeRoy, taking it all in all
was a happy, peaceful, prosperous little
village. But how blind, how perversely
siupiil 1 No longer cau we say, "Oh!
Wad
some power tne gif tie gie us to see our
sels as ithers see us," for in the Inde­
pendent's local mirror we see ourselves
reflected, sinking "into utter oblivion."
Well, well, go easy, young man, ever and
anon pointin us to a belter way, and we
may ultimately arrive at that high plane
where we shall have the "moral courage
to exist." In the meantime, like a slates
man of old, we are proud to assert, not of
Eugland, but of LeRoy, "with all thy
laults we love thee still."
LANSING.
—Rev. J. P. Oakey delivered a"| sermon
in the M. E. church last Sabbath.
—Two Christmas trees are growing in
Lansing—one being fostered by the M.
E. Sunday school, and the other by pri­
vate parties.
—A few invited guests, including
County Superintendent Tuftle, the Lan
sing teachers, and the Houles, spent a
very pleasant evening at Mr. John E
Robinson's last week.
—The donation at Mr. P. D. Vaughau's
last Wednesday evening, resulted in a
subscription of over $50 for Rev. J. S.
Rounce. A large number attended and
a good time was had, of course.
—At the Lyceum, last Tuesday evening,
the question, Resolved, "That the Southern
Claims should be paid by the govern­
ment," was discussed, and after consid­
ering the weight of argument, a decision
was rendered in favor of the affirmative.
—The students of our school met Tues­
day eveulng, December 7th, and organ­
ized themselves into the Lansing School
Lyceum by electing, for President, Mr.
Charles Barileft for Vice-President, H.
Soule Secretary, G. M. Carl I Treasurer,
E. Smith Seutinel, Mr. Frank Bartle(t.
—Rev.
Mr Cobb, the presiding Elder
of ibis district, delivered two very inter
est ing sermons one week ago last Sunday,
at the M. E. church. Mr. Cobb'j long,
experience in the pulpit, and his manner
of delivery, enable him to win the admi­
ration of all hearers. At the close of his
sermons, a collection of $10 was taken
up for his benefit. R. E. C.
Socrates advised young people to view
themselves in the glass, the virtusus and
handsome that they might do nothing
derogatory to those Tirtnes, and the ugly
that ihey might endeavor to make the
beauties of the mind compensate for the
defec's of the body, and the Esterbrook
Steel Pen C». advise all bwera of easy
writing to use their popular Steel Peas, to
be had of all Stationers.
GRAND MEADOW.
—Born, on the 16th inst., to Mrs. and
Mr. H. Marel, a son.
—Mr. John McDevitt left here Sunday
for Walcolt, Dakota.
—Route Agent Bostwick expects to be
transferred to another road.
Wheat is c- miiig in very slowly, and
ranges thus: No. 2, 80c. No. 3, G8c.
—Kellogg has already commenced
shipping his goods to Walcott, Dakota.
Orville, how about going to High
Forest? Were you deemed very loqua­
cious?
—The little folks are anxiously await­
ing the advent of Santa Claus, and we re
member how cxpectaut we were in our
childhood aud how our little hearts were
gladdened by Xma9 gifts.
—Mr. C. C. Cole says he intends to start
for Walcott, Dakota, in about two weeks,
and will take his blacksmith tools and
start a shop at that place. Grand Mead­
ow is losing some of its best citizeus.
—School closed last Friday, with two
weeks vacation for the holidays, and
Scrib's paper says you "must keep an eye
on the Hon. Jatnes R. Goodstll, for you
don't isnow what hem iy do in those two
weeks."
—The donation came off last Wedner
day night, with a program of vocal and
instrumental music, reading and recita
tion, floral stand, lish pond, and nursery,
or Joll show and as we were passing, we
peeped through the glass and saw the ta­
bles so heavily laden with goodies that
they lairly groaned beneath their weight
—but another grand feature of this bril­
liant affair was the $75. Great credit is
due the committee who had in hand
the management of this social gathering,
as it is prouounced the most enjoyable
one ever held in Grand Meadow.
—We were in a pensive mood last Sat­
urday evening, and concluded we would
take a stroll and endeavor to dispel our
mclancholly musings. We started down
Church street, and when opposite the
domicile of A. J. Stewart, the sweet
straius of music enchanted our ear. We
paused and beheld Alf., with bow lu band,
thumping the strings of the double bass
viol, and Tom giving his toot-a-toot on
the horn, aud Mrs. Robert Donaldson
playing on the sweet violin, while Miss
Delia Stewart presided at the organ, run
niug her deft Augers o'er its keys. For a
few moments we were spell-bound, but
you may conjecture that cheerfulness
soon returned, and if you are incredul us
and think we exaggerate, attend the hop
at Masonic Hall next Friday uight, and
judge for yourselves.
THK nicest line of 50c. silk handker­
chiefs ever exhibited in Austin, at Cheap
Charley's.
AOSE CREEK.
—The coal dealers expect some coal
here in a few days.
—Meetings were held in both churches
and in the school-house last Sunday eyeu
iug.
—School closes next Friday for a vaca­
tion of one week. The present enroll­
ment is 42.
—W. II. Watt, A. Wilson and Geo.
Chapel started for the west with their
show last week.
—Rose Creek can boast ot having an­
other stoic. Charles Lacy hasopened an
establishment in the building formerly
occupied by Bartow & Willis. Charley
has had considerable experience in the
trade, and lie will undoubtedly make it a
success.
—The sociable was held at Odekirk's
last Wcdne day evening. A constitution
was adoptt d, and the society was called
"The Dime Sociable" we believe. T.ie
meeting seemed to be enjoyed by every
one present, and we expect all its meet­
ings will be pieasant aud profitable.
These are the days when the man with
the shot gun goes out hunting and sets
back with a b-id cold. Then Dr. Bull's
Coug.h Su'up takes the place of the gun
every time.
WHITE kids, all sizes, at Cheap Char­
ley's.
Facts that W« Know.
If you are suffering with a severe cough,
cold, asthma, bronchit.s, consumption,
loss of voice, tickling in the throat, or
any affection of the throat or lungs, we
know tiiat Dit. KINO'S New Discovery
will give you instant relijf. We know
of hundreds of cases it has completely
cured, and that where all other medicines
had tailed. No other remedy can show
one-half as many permanent cures. Now
lo give you satisfactory proof that DR.
KIKG'S New Discovery wll cure you ol
asthma, bronchitis, Hay Fever, consump­
tion, severe coughs and colds, hoarseness,
or any throat or lung disease, it you wilt
call at Clemmer & Pooler's drug store
you can get a trhl bottle free of cost, or
a regular size bottle for $1 00. 2
Buckien'i Arnica Salve,
The BEST SALVE in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe­
ver sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chil­
blains, Corns and all kinds of Skin Erup­
tions. This Salve is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction in every case or mon­
ey refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by all druggist's. feb5-ly
1880. 1880.
FALL GOODS.
J. TRUESDELL,
is prepared, as usual, to show you the BEST
aud CHEAPEST stock of
BOOTS AND SHOES
to be found in Southern Minnesota.
Nearly thirteen years successful business has
demonstrated his ability to meet the
wants of the people. Mr. T. is exclu­
sive agent for the sale of the
justly celebrated
REYNOLD BROTHERS
LADIES' FINE SHOES,
BURTS AND MEARS
GENTS' FINE SHOES,
BRADLEY AND METCALF
Custom boots, and many others ot tho very
best factories in the Union.
Leather & Rubber Belting
and Leather and Findings for Shoemakers
always in stock.
With no reuts or other heavy expenses to
meet, I can and will sell you
Grood Goods
for less money than you can buy elsewhere
Come and see them.
J. TRUESDELL, Austin, Mlon.
C-A-N-N-E-D
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SUCCOTASH,
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WHORTLEBERRIES,
WHORTLEBERRIES,
CHERRIES, APRICOTS,
CHERRIES, APRICOTS,
PINE APPLE,
PINE APPLE,
STRAWBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES,
STRAWBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES,
SALMON,
SALMON,
LOIiSTER,
LOBSTER,
POTTED MEATS,
POT1ED MEATS,
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GROCERIES!
CHANDLER&WEISEL
the new firm, keep a full stook of
Groceries. Flour, Feed
AND VEGETABLES,
AND WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD.
pjENRY JACOBS,
AT HIS STORE ON MILL STREET,
Is ready to manufacture to order all kinds of
Gentlemen's Wearing Apparel,
Of the best quality and in the latest
fashion.
His long experience, skill and integrity render
him a popular
MERCHANT TAII.OR.
He is better than ever prepared to meet
expectations of customers.
GIVE HIM A CALL.
MEAT MARKET.
KUNATH BROTHERS
ON MILL STREET,
Pay the HIGHEST MARKET PRICKS for all
kinds of
LITE STOCK, IIS
AND POULTRY.
Also, dealers in Fresh, Salted and Smoked
Meats.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Arustad,
GM.
CUSTOM TAILORING,
Repairing and Gutting. Satisfaction guaran­
teed. Over Dalager Bro's. grocery store.
CAMERON.
ATTORNEY AT LAW,
And Real Estate Agent. Collections made
and taxes paid. Office, north side Public
Square, in brick building, Austin, Minn.
A. HARWOOD.
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Prompt attention given to all business con­
nected with the Icjpil profession. Correspon­
dence solicited. Office in Roberts^ Block, up
stairs, Main Street, Austin. Minn.
VJRS. U. L. AMES.
L1 (Or bettor known as MRS. TOPLtFF,)
is back to Austin, to attend to all calls as
MID-WIFE, day or night. She is the right
woman in the right place. Back rooms over
Solner's store, Basferd's Block. P. O. Box,271.
ROYAL
ARCH CHAPTER, NO. U.
The stated eenvocations of tbts Chapter
are held in Masonic Hall. Austin, Minne
WK sota, on the SECOND and TOURTH Friday
evenings of each month.
C. L. WKST, M. E. H. P.
C. H. DAYIDBOM,Secretary.