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3? J.': Y-T 7'i i&v$»V. XlX.—No. 48. I shall opsri, on \$ J- MOWER GRAND OPENING! I take pleasure in announcing to the citizens of Austin and vicinity SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19th, 1887, At the store formerly ocoupied by Bellqa & Case the Largest and Finest Stock of Men's, Youth's and Children'9 CLOTXHXTG, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Trunks and Valises, ever before shown in Mower County. Realizing the advancement and enterprise of your city I have paid particular attention in selecting latest styles and best quality in every one of the above lines. NIY CLOTHING DEPARTMENT Comprises iVerything froni a Kilt Suit to the Largest Size Men's Suits. Special Attention paid to the Selection of Boys' and Youth's Suits. MY GENTS' FURNISHING ANB HAT AND CAP DEPART MENTS are c«mplete, and in every way first-class. TRUNKS AND VALISES. I iiave all sizes and kinds at very low Figures. If you are in need of anything in my line, I shall be oleaaed to-have you call and inspect my stock before buying elsewhere, and 1 will guarantee to save you 25 per cent on every purchase. "Quick Sales and Small Profits" is my Motto. Strictly One Price to All. Goods Marked in Plain Figures. Remember the place, two doors South of Post Office, opposite the Court House. VeJy Respectfully, I remain, 1 GEORGE HIRSH, THE CLOTHIER. It has acen our endeavor to gain a reputation for keeping choice, fresh Groceries, and of selling them at a fair price. Judging from our con stantly increasing trade, we believe that our endeavor has been realized to some extent. Customers may always be sure of finding our goods fresh and clean. We are always ready te show our goods, knowing that they will compare favorably with any stock erer in Austin. Prompt delivery by the "White Mule Richards. FURNITURE. We now occupy {the large Comer Store of the McClelland Block, and are opening up a large, -well assorted stock ol Furniture, Come and see us, and leave your orders. Undertaking .'a Specialty. A good Hearse furnished for City or Country Funerals. Repairing/promptly done. 't*4 that FurnituretCo., E.IJ. PHILLIPS, Manager. P--1 tyii & At**! 4 5*f- 9 AUSTIN, MOWER COUNTY, MINN BOARD OF, TRADE, A Vv ORD OP ADVIOB. The last meeting was net so will at tended as usual, owing to the absence of many members from the city that evening, an outside attractions. The committees, who were to report at this meeting will report next Monday evening, and these reports with other important business will make an unus ually interesting meeting. Mr. Knox, wUo bas been in St. Paul this week, at tending the meeting of the directors of the ndw road, will have something to re port. The question of electric lights, etc., will be brought before the Board, and all business men should make it a point to b# present. Now that the charter has been passed, the Board can give all of its attention to the improvement and building-up of the city. The more there are interested in this work, the more will be done in that direction. As the stores close, at 7:30, it is possible for every merchant to attend the meeting. Every man should have a desire to know what is being done for the city, and to ta&e some part in the work. What the Board has already done should be enough to convince men of its great usefulness to the citv. The larger the meetings, the more enthusiasm will be aroused, and if there is one thing needful among Austin people, it is a little enthusiasm. No great results can be obtained unless men are in earnest. Is it not time then, for the citizens of Austin to shake off the long time lethargy, which has hung about them, and make up their minds to make one united effort for Austin? If you tfyink so, come out to the meetings of the Board of Trade. The only way to accom plish anything, is .through an organiza tion of this kind. Therefore it is neces sary that the organization should be as strong as possible. Board met at Court House. Meeting called to order by Pres. Minutes of last meeting read and approved of as read. Reports of Committee called for. Mr. French stated that he had prepared a bill to authorize the city to issue $35000. water works bonds, as directed at last meeting and that it has been sent to Legislature and had passed the Senate. Mr. Clark of Committee on Public Im provements. said that committee had nothing to report. Mr. Hall reported through Secretary that he had not yet fully informed him self in regard to Electric lights as dirooted at last meeting. The Committee of tnree, or which Q. Schleiider was chairman, appointed at last meeting to investigate advisability of city disposing of its Bridge St. property, buying another lot to place old county jail upon, and erecting a city building, made no report. No mem ber of the committee being present. Mr. French stated that about $90.00 of the, fund subscribed by the citizens of Austin for relief of St. Clond cyclone sufferers, had been returned unused. He desired an expression of the board as to disposition to be made of it. After some remarks by Mr. Dettelbach, Mr. Shaw and Mr. French on the subject, Mr. Shaw moved that the Mayor have inserted in newspapers tHat any one wishing his subscription returned, could have it by calling upon him, and that the balance, if any, be held for a relief fund. Seconded and carried. The Pres. called on Committee on Building Association. Mr. Shaw as chairman of that committee reported that the Association had been in corporated, its by-laws had been drawn, officers and directors chosen, and that the necessary printing was being done as rapidly as possible. He said a great deal of work had been done to get it start ed and it took time. Mr. Shaw stated that he considered its stock a safe invest ment, and that the Association was organized for the good of the place and not for the profit of any individual. Mr. French extended at} invitation to all to subscribe for stock at once, and desired all wllo had the welfare of our city at heart and all our business men par ticularly. tp subscribe for stock at once, and encourage the Association. Com mittee on charter not present to report. Bill of W. L. Hollister $7.50 for ex penses, while at St. Paul looking after passage of citv charter, was presented and allowed. Bill of Andrew Knox $25.00, for ex penses, in connection with the business with the Duluth Mankato St. Cloud & Southern Ry., presented and allowed. No other business coming before the Board, meeting was adjSbrncd to one week from to-night. N. F. Banfield, Sec. .V'.'.'BtYSTJERIf AND WOXDKK. Prof Bruder, the magician, will give one of his interesting entertainments at the Opera House, Saturday and Monday evenings. His exhibitions are pro nounced very interesting, Among other wonders, he will give an exhibition of mind reading and second sight. He has a talking skull and skeleton. Admission 25 cents children, 15 ceiitft reserved seats, 35 cents. Take the children. YtAV&n* THE NEW CHARTER FOR AUSTIN BAS BEEN PASSED. Also the Bill Allowing the City to raise $25,000 for Waterworks. Tender the Charter many Long1 Needed Improvements Will be Made. The new charter which has been so long needed, has passed both houseB. The provisions of the charter have been given in the T&ANSOBIPT, but we shall mention some of the more important ones again. This is something that every citi zen should be interested in, for it will greatly benefit the city. The next elec tion will be held under this charter. It provides for the election of an Alderman at large, making seven Aldermen instead of six, the present number. The city limits are extended in every direction, taking in large tracts of land, which will be platted and built up. It gives the council the power to grant franchises, to build sidewalks, to lay sewers, to vacate streets, and to make all improvements necessary. With these new powers the Counoil can make improvements which are needed by the city. 11 will be no longer in the power of a few dissatisfied people to block every contemplated improvement. The charter provides for the funding of the bonded indebtedness, which is one of the most important clauses in the charter. It fixes the minimum amount for license at $500, which will go into effeet this spring, independent of the state law, re cently passed, which would not take ef fect until next spring. This was the only clause in the charter which excited any opposition. These are the most important changes, all of which will no doubt meet with the approval of everyone interested in the city. The bill authorizing the city to raise $35,000 for waterworks, is also of great importance It makes it certain that the city will soon have a system of water works.' The Council can either give the franchise or raise the necessary funds. There have been several offers from par ties to put in waterworks, providing they could have the franchise, There iS au imperativeiieed of water works|^^theTl|[ouldbeputin%t once. Austinwjll have water^Mlls, new new Swersf^anil other impt£vemontg.-Jtt will made the begin ing #f the rapid growth of the city. AN ACSTIW FIRM AT DULUTH. Richardson Day & Co. sold $81,300 worth of real estate in Duluth, last week. ThUf:4rm of Austin men is making itself felt in Duluth. Since they opened their office ^iu Duluth, their business has constantly increased, and they are, at present, one of the leading rcarestate firms-Jin the city. They have two plans for parties to invest, as follows: they invest for parties, charging them a commission, when the property is sold, or instead of charging a commission they will take one half net profit, after al lowing 7 per cent, interest and taxes. Parties who have invested with them have been well satisfied with the manner in which their business was conducted, and have realized from 50 to 400 percent, on the investment. While they do a large business at Duluth, they also have a large business at home, where they are interested in all heme improvements. NORTH STAR CIRGliG. The North Star Circle met with Mrs S. B. Woodsum, St. Valentines evening, February 14. The following program was carried out: 1.—Each member contributed a valentine to the basket. These were then passed, each member tak ing otw. 2.—Roll call—Responded to by reading of valen tines. 3.—The lesson on astronomy.-—Conducted bytMiei Harvoy. 4.—The lesson on the Early Church,—Conducted by Mr«. O, W. Taylor. 5.—Iteading.—8t. Simein Stylites.—Mips Ktta Barnee. Character Sketch John Calvin,—Mrs. Geo. Campbell. 7.—Essay Mary Lyon and liar Work.—Mies Alice Harvey. 8.—Debate Resolved, that the higher'education is needful for women.-Alt.,Miss X. A, Comswck Net?., Rev. S. A. Dewart. All interested in the Chautauqua work are cordially welcomed at the circle. DISCOURAGING. The following discouraging epistle has Men received from Dakota. Our read ers may judge how deeply chagrined we fgel to receive the information that the gentleman has "noe yous" for the TRANSCRIPT. He forgets thdt we have''yous" for the money'he owes us: Goodwin and Barnes Publishers Dear Sir Dou Not Send Me the TRANSCRIPT eney Mor as hov noe yous fr it Will Not take it out of the Post office eney Mor Ji'* 1 0 PUBLIC SAUS OF STOCK. Four horses, from three to seven years old, Five milch cows seven two years old eight yearlings. Tuesday, March 8. Terms of sale, six month on appribved security,. peiyceiit. discount fojr cash. •.Jno. Merrill. Town of Wmdom miles S, E. of Austin•bssstEsss?'sk? 5 »TI .FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1887 -, TERMS: S1.50 Per Annum, in Advance? There itf a strong probability of a syn dicate being formed of the ow lots on Main St. adjoining the McClel land block. The plan-is to build a large three story block and use the upper sto nes for a hotel. This would be a very practical plan, for both the stores and hotel would be readily rented. This would be a great addition to Austin, and especially to that end Of Main street. We hope these gentlemen can make arrange ments and put up the block. It would be an excellent' investment. I. Taylor has bought the stock of cloth ing of C. W. Taylor & Co., Geo. Hildahl and Kinney Woodward, of Wells, are arranging to buy the drug store of Mills & Johnson. Mr. Wood ward has be|n in the drug, business at Wells, and thoroughly understands it. Mr. Hildahl has many friends, who would be pleased to see him in business again. H. J. Minar has made arrangements to build a house on the lots adjoining Mr. Bellus. He intends this for his resi dence. and will build a very tasty home, after the most approved plans. He will probably begin work on.it as soon as the weather will permit. The Odd Fellows have bought the cor ner lot on Bridge and Chatham Sts., of A. Galloway, and will proceed at once with their plans for building. They will put up a fine two story building. T. Ahem, of Calmar, road master on the C. M. & St. Paul R. R., has received orders to make Austin his headquarters. He will build a house and bring his fam ily here. An alley will be opened in the rear of the stores on the east side of Main street. There will also be one opened from Chat ham street connecting with it. Mrs. Dr. Barnes'new house will soon be finished. She will occupy it, when fin ished, and rent her present residence. Mr. Martin, of the firm of Thompson & Martin, is putting up a house in the in the northwest part of the city. C. H. Davidson has bought the lots on Main St., adjoining his property recently parti^pnjs Itk thi Mason Dadding, and will soon he ready to open. G. W. Smith, of Wells, who recently bought two lots on Main St, of C. L. West, intends to build. There wlil probably be anew building on the lots occupied by Jos. Adams' car penter shop. It is reported a house will be built on the Ii. B. Wheeler property, adjoining H, O. Basford. A. C. Case has bought two lots adjoin* iug W. C, Horrobin and is planning to build. A. C. Kinsman has. almost finished a larcc addition to his house. W. W. Ranney will build on his lots adjoining Mr. Gilbertson. SOCI£T¥ MOTES. The many friends of W. W. Engle gave him a surprise party, Monday evening, on his birthday. The forces were gathered, early in the evening, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Loucks. They came loaded with refreshments, and in a moOd for fun. When between seventy-five and a hundred had gathered, they departed on their mission, and ful filled it completely.- The victim was surprised and the home captured. The aforesaid mood for fun materialized, to an unusual degree, and the evening was spent in the liveliest manner. The oc casion will no doubt be remembered by the surprised as one of his happiest birthdays. The young gentlemen ot the D. D. A, F. G. club gave a party to the young ladies of the L. D. A. D. G. club and others, Monday evening, at the residence of Charles Cook. Souvenirs were given by both clubs as valentines. The young gentlemen are to be complimented on the complete success of their first party'. The Valentine ball given by the Aus tin Cornet Band, was a success in every way. There was a large attendance, good music*' and a splendid supper. The boys wiil net a good sum, which they deserve. .-.u-/ A large number of S. B. Woodsum's old neighbors gave him a surprise party last Thursday evening. ^A pleasant time was had and everyone was well re paid for the long ide. The sociable given by the society of Temple Builders, Wednesday evening, at the Hotel Robinson, was well at tended, and quite a sum was raised for the parsonage fund. 4 ricalSocietvil Qffibd 1. J.! PAYING TODAY: *L\ Butter—Rolls and Jars. 6c Eggs, and will con tinue the business. Mr. Taylor has made friends since he came here last fall, who will be pleased to know that'he will remain here. The store will be extended twenty-five feet, which will give room for a large stock. Choice Dairy Tubs, 92£ I 8ft Do You want to Save MONEY Bay Goods ia Quantities. Full Packages for CASHl -. •. v^ thsir s. GoodJapanTea, hyChest.per fc..^$0.25 Beat Laundry Soap. by Box, per .06 Kerosene Oil by.the Bbl, per gal.... .15 Soda, Oyster or Butter Crackers, by Broken Riee, in 100 ft lots, per ...01 Preserved Strawberries by the case. Starch by the b^ per ft........ 1 notioA. On account of a change irj my business I desire an immediate settlement with all who are indebted to me. G. T. Mriii.s. Don't buy Goods until" You Have Seen them/ Come and get Samples^ McBEIDE •Nt si ^Ifir I Join with your "Neighbors and buy *3* Box,per&.. .054 Sugar Syrup by Barrel, per gal 3d Good Plug Tobacco by Box, per lb. .30 Baking Powder, in 10 pound lots, ............15, 20and40c Rice, in 100 lb lots, per &..... .4,. .05 pecdoz.i• *«•«•..««• *k,« liTS^ Canned Blackberries by the case, per doz......,....^..-.... 1.00 Pie Peaches by the case, per doz.. ^. 1.S5 Canned Corn by the case, per doz... ,65 Oatmeal in 100 lots per fi. OS Vinegar by the barrel, per gal....... „20 Cooking Raisins by box,per ft, .08 and .10 ^5* 4 •f J* vJ .0T -'83'