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THE TRANSCRIPT
AUSTIN, WEDNESDAY,
Sr.fe
Improves
—Little Mildred Hart of Concord
entertained a company of her little
friends Saturday afternoon on her fifth
birthday anniversary and a very pleas
ant time was enjoyed.
—Mrs. C. D. Belden went to Faribault
Friday to visit her. daughter Miss
Jennie Crandell. She spent Sunday
with Mrs. D. H. Stimson at Northfield
returing home Monday.
—The new telephone is practically
completed, nearly all of the connections
being now made. A carload of wire
has arrived for the country lines and
these will be "pushed rapidly. The
poles are also on the ground.
—John F. Robinson had an operation
for appendicitis at the Fargo hospital
on Thursday and is in favorable con
dition. His mother who was with him
for a week is expected home the last of
this week.
—Mrs. Ida Harvey, who has been
keeping a boarding house in the old
Alderson house on Water street, took
possession of the Gibson hotel Thurs
day and will run it as a rooming and
boarding house.
—Mr. Lustigof Chicago will beat our store
Saturday, Oct. 31st, with a full line of ladies
"fur Jackets in seal, Otter, Beaver and Per
sian Lamb, also a very handsome line of the'
newest things in scarfs and fancy furs.
Goods sold and delivered and orders taken.
CHAS. L. WEST.
—Austin Lodge of Royal Neighbors
entertained a large company of visitors
Monday afternoon and evening on
their eighth anniversary. Visitors from
Owatonna, Faribault, Waltham and
other points were here. A banquet
was served in the evening and a social
session was enjoyed.
—There will be a convention of the
W. R. C. for this district held at Albert
Lea Thursday and Friday of this week
and from fifty to seventy-five delegates
are expected from Austin, Owatonna
Mankato and other places. This con
vention is one of a series being held in
the state and an interesting program
has been prepared,
—A company of about twenty rela
tives gathered unbidden at the residence
of Mr. and Mrs. Chester H. Decker on
Mill street Saturday evening and made
themselves decidedly at home. They
took with them all the requirements
for a fine oyster supper which was pre
pared after arrival. It was a happy
surprise visit on Mr. and Mrs. Decker
on their sixteenth wedding anniversary.
—Hon. O. W. Shaw, chairman of the
board of control of the state public
schqol at Owatonna, writes a long
article to the Chronicle inl defence of
the decision of the board in its action
regarding Myra Pearl Starr, formerly a
pupil in the school whom the board
does not deem it wise to restore to her
mother's control. Mr. Shaw's state
ment is conclusive. Every one ha?
complete confidence in the wisdom of
the present board.
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28, 1903
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CHICAGO
AUSTIN NEWS IN BRIEF
—Joseph Keenan was up to Crooks
ton last week on business.
—A daughter was born to Dr. and
Mrs. C. C. Leek ®n Wednesday.
—Last call to pay your real estate
taxes. Time is up next Saturday night.
—The Congregational Ladies Aid
will meet with Mrs. Andrew Nelson
this afternoon.
—The Ladies of the Sodality will
hold a Hallowe'en party tomorrow eve
ning at St. Augustine's Court.
—Col. E. O. Kimberley national grand
army singer recommends Cas-Ka for
rheumatism. Read the Cas-Ka ad.
—There will be preaching services in
Saint's Best school house next Sunday
at 3 p. m. Rev. Anderson will preach.
—Mrs. W. R. Earl is expected to
reach home next Sunday from her ex
tended trip to Norway and other
European points.
—Hans Erickson had his fingers
caught in the press at the tow mill Mon
day morning necessitating the amputat
ing of parts of two fingers.
—Rev. F. L. Anderson will speak
Wednesday evening, Oct. 28th, at 8
o'clock in the Baptist church in Oak
land. "Buying up the Opportunity,'' is
his subject.
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^-When in doubt try Cas-Ka
^-Little Frank Kearns is on the sick
listv^ j. .. ..
—\V. V. Syck\of Taopi was in Austin
Thursday.
A ^-Cas-Ka cures by making the blood
pure. Read the Cas-Ka ad.
—Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Yiall spent sev
eral days last week with friends here.
—The Elks and their ladies will hold
a social session next Friday evening.
—Lucius F. Snyder has been appoint-'
ed to fill a vocancy in the rural mail
service out of Austin.
—Miss Tommye Slade of Owatonna
was the guest of Miss Mabel Brown
over Sunday.
—Miss Maud Johnson of Ottertail
County. Minn., is visiting her aunt
Mrs. G. W. Benton.
—Cas-Ka is a guaranteed cure for
rhenmatism, kidney trouble and catarrh.
Read the Cas-Ka ad.
f—E. G. Bascomb, wife and daughter
Will, leave for Los Angeles, Cal. next
Tuesday to spend the winter.
—Miss Wealthy Wright of Owatonna
spent Sunday with her friends, Eliza
beth Hostad and Edythe Snyder.
—Miss Mary Sims of Brownsdale on
her way home from Minot, N. D., spent
Sunday with Miss Gertie Horrobin.
—Wm. Dawson of Postville, Iowa,
came Thursday to spend a week with
his brother-in-law, Judge H.N.Lane.
—Only four morS weeks to buy the
regular $1.00 bottle of Cas-Ka for 35
cents or 3 bottles for $1.00. Read the
Cas-Ka ad.
—Mrs. T. J. Lindley of Westiield,
Ind., spent last week with her sister,
Mrs. S. G. Becker, returning home Sun
day evening.
—Mr. and Mrs. F. P. McBride are ex
pected home Friday frorh a three
weeks visit in Boston and other New
England points.
—Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Hall of Owa
tonna came Monday to spend a few
days with relatives at J. S. Decker's
and Obadiah Smith's.
—Mrs. M. Asher and daughter Gladys
who have been visiting Judge H. N.
Lane's family returned home to Yellow
Medicine county Friday.
—Mrs. Hannah Bradley of Strawber
ry Point, Iowa, came last week to visit
her sister, Mrs. Obadiah Smith. She
will return home Saturday.
—Mr. and Mrs. Bert Crandell enter
tained the employes of Hormel's meat
market and their families at a four
course dinner Sunday afternoon.
—Mr. and Mrs. Caleb Powers came
Wednesday from Minot, N. D. to reside
in Austin. They have bought the
Beattie house south of the south bridge.
—The S. M. Normal college held an
enthusiastic and interesting National
Nominating Convention last Saturday.
These exercises are of great practical
benefit.
.—We would advise our readers to
read the liberal offer the Cas-Ka
medicine company make. Read the
Cas-Ka ad.
—Mr. and Mrs.' W. M. Litchfield and
daughter Mrs. J. L. Sells will leave
Nov. 10 to spend the winter in
Passadena, Cal. where Chas. A. Litch
field and family are living.
—Ezra L. Griffin left New iTork last
week for Buenos Ayres, South America,
to spend the winter putting on attach
ments to improved farm machinery.
He goes by way of London.
—Wm. F. Hunt writes from Santa
Barbara, Cal., that he intends to visit
in Austin next summer when he comes
east to the St. Louis exposition. He
settle^n Austin 47 years ago.
—Unity chapter, Eastern Star,
initiated ,six new members Monday
evening in the presence of a large num%
ber including visitors from Lansing
and elsewhere. Refreshments were
served.
The next foot-ball game will be play
ed on the home grounds this Wednes
day, the 28th, at 4 p.m. The Dodge
Center high school team will be pitted
against our boys, A good clean contest
is expected.
—Mr. and Mrs. Jacob N. Nicholsen
arrived Saturday from their wedding
tour in Colorado and spent Sunday
with relatives here. They went to
Mankato yesterday to visit .and will be
at home in Blue Earth after Nov. 1.
They had a delightful trip in the west.
—We understand tl\at James Keenan
is considering the purchase of the rest
of the Fenton property north Qf the
new block which he is now building
next to. the postoffice in order to erect
another large brick double block for
the use of the Hub Clothing store,
Y-The ladies of the Congregational
church aire to«have a rummage sale,
Saturday and Monday, Nov. 7 and 9.
At- the same time they will hold an
apron sale, consisting of .a great variety
of work and fancy aprons, which will
make excellent|Christmas presents.
—The social twelve had a surprise
for Mrs. A. James Wednesday" after
noon at her home on Lincoln Street.
A good social time was had and an
elegant supper was served at five and
Mrs. James was given a lovely salad
dish and pickle dish by her friends who
came and caused her to lay aside her
work.for the afternoon.
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Boys! Girls! Young People!
Mr. Ernest Fagenstrom of Minnea
polis will give a series of Lime-Light
Cartoon Talks at the Baptist church in
^Austin, Nov. 1-6,1903, from 7:30 to 8:30
p. m. Commencing next Sunday eve-/
ning.
SUBJECTS.
Sunday, Nov. 1, (To be announced)
Monday, Nov. 2,—,"The Teacher's
Tools."
Tuesday, Nov. 3,—"Kites."
Wednesday, Nov. 4,—"Robbed."
Thursday, Nov. 5,—"The Voyage of
Life."
Friday, Nov. 6,—"The Greatest
Thing in the World."
Toil are invited.
Silver Wedding.
A large company of friends, includ
ing a number from Austin, spent Tues-.
day evening of last week with Mr. and
Mrs. Frank H. Pike at Varco to assist
them in celebrating their silver wedding
anniversary in proper manner. The
company was a very congenial one and
young and older alike enjoyed the eve
ning. A silver set and many other
gifts were received from appreciative
friends including a number from
friends in Wisconsin and Iowa. A
bountiful supper was served which was
fully appreciated by the guests. We
wish for Mr. and Mrs. Pike many happy
anniversaries.
BED STAR
Mr. and Mrs. M. Clark and Ivnn
and niece, Gladys Dade, drove to
Mona the 18t,h to visit Mrs Clark's
brother who returned with them
Mr. and Mrs. DeRemer and Bird
eau drove through here Sunday on
their return fr.itn Nevada.
L. Ge'-ler and family visited at C.
Kellner's at Mona, Sunday the 18th.
While Dr. Hegge was driving
through here Thursday evening he
drove into a rut breaking the tongue
and frightening the horses. They ran
away and one was found at L. Gek
ler's and the other at Warren Allen's
late in the evening. The buggy was
badly broken. The doctor returned
to Austin on the midnight freight
and the driver having found his hors
es and repaired his buggy drove to
Austin Friday morning.
Mrs. Joe Peterman went to St. Ans
gar Sunday and returned Monday
bringing Jessie, who is much improv
ed in health. -She entered school
Tuesday, Leonard Murphy entered
Monday. There are now 22 enrolled.
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ROSE CREEK
Cbris Johnson is at Rice Lake for a
week of hunting. ~r)
Mr. and Mrs. James Skahan will
move soon to South St. Paul where he
is in the commission business.
The residence of A. P. Rounee was
discovered on Are early Tuesday morn
ing of last week in the summer kitch
en. Prompt alarm was giyen and the
damage is quite small. It was fortu
nate that it was discovered before it
had made much headway.
John Schmidt will occupy the J.
Woodward house recently purchased
by M. Kirtz.
A. W. Rankin is reported quite sick
with pneumonia.
Mrs. M. P. O'Halloran returned
last week from Elroy, Wis., whero she
visited her aged mother.
Next meeting of the Degree of Hon
or wili be held Nov. 5.
,Ed Hughes of Minneapolis visited
his sister, Mrs. A. W. Rankin, last
week.
Mrs. J. Keenan is visiting her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Kirby.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed O'Malley of Austin
visited friends here Wednesday.
LYLE
Misses Vera Wilder and Viola
Blakestad spent last Saturday in
Osage, Iowa.
Mr. Baker gave a very delightful
entertainment at the opera house last
Wednesday evening. He sang many
beautiful songs and gave some ex
cellent readings. His voice is a very
low bass and has richness not found
every day.
Mrs. Katherine Grey gave a song
recital Tuesday evening at the M. E
church. A large audience was present
and enjoyed all the numbers. Mr.
Burton Robertson played the violin
and Miss Ida Anderson the piano.
Miss Etta Robertson of Austin took
part in the song recital last night.
She returned to Austin Wednesday
moaning.
Misses Lee and Cronon and Prof.
Frances attended the teacher's con
vention at Lansing last Saturday.
Miss Ethel Cobb was in Austin last
Saturday.
Miss Julia Nelson died of consump
tion Wednesday at the home of her
sister, Mrs. R. C. Rustad, south of
Mona, age 23 years. She had always
been in good health until about eight
months ago since which time she has
been failing. She was born in Mona,
Feb. 2,1880, and graduated from the
Mona public school. Her entire life
was spent in this vicinity. She was
of a cheerful, loving disposition, and
died calmly, content that her soul
should pass to its Maker. She leaves
a father, C. M. Nelson, two sisters
and six brothers besides a host of
friends to mourn the loss of a faithful
affectionate daughter, sister and
friend. Funeral services, conducted
by Rev. C. D. Belden of Austin, were
held at the? home of R. C. Rustad
Friday afternoon, a large company of
friends being present. Interment in
Sunny Side cemetery.
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Collars
Stocks and Lace
The very latest.
Bags and Belts
Some very beau
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—For rent,jny 320 acre dairy farm
just east of Austin. J. S. Decker. 34
—For rent, 160 acres of land six miles
from Austin. Inquire at this office.
—King us up over the new telephone
after Oct. 25.
—Registered Birkshire pigs both
sj^xes for sale. Baird & Page Bros, tf,
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—For rent, near Austin a dairy farm
including cows. Inquire at this office,
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.—For sale, registered short horn bull,
three years old. George ohnson,
Waltham. 34
Sample copies of the Weekly Wiscon-.
sin may be had at this office. The
TRANSCRIPT and the Wisconsin both
for only $1.75.
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Dress Goods Sale
WEST
Butterick Patterns should be in every
home. They are right.
Rugs and
Art Squares in Ingrain, Tap­
estry, Smyrna, Saxony and Royal
Wilton of all sizes and at prices rang
ing from $5.00 to $35.00.
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Handsome
styles and
rUI llCio beautiful designs in tap
estry and rep fabrics in plain and
fancy patterns. Prices $1.50 to $7.50
per pair. Values that cannot be
matched. Some pretty Rope Portiers.
We have never before offered such values in every department as we
are now offering. Don't take our word alone for this. Compare the
goods and convince yourself that- what we say are facts. We earnestly
solicit your valued patronage which is always appreciated.
GEO.
Lace Curtains
Couch Covers
fringe all around.
$5.00 each.
Hirsh's Great Clothing House.
It
that is
is at our store where you get the
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on the market. It is at our store where you get
values that you can't match at any other store.
We show this week a great line of 4 tf| #|A
Suits and Overcoats at Zp tJatJU
They are cut in the newest style and are excellent wearers.
A Line of Suits and Overcoats, made from the best
fabrics, workmanship and fit equal to custom tailoring,
can't match them anywhere for less than
$20 at.. lO-Uu
Boys' Good Suits and Overcoats, age 12 to 20, that will
wear good, look good and are at least 20 per cent cheaper
than you can buy them for elsewhere at & 4
$5.00, $7.50 and
Children's Nice Nobby Suits, ages 3 to gg*Jg ft
10, at $1.50, $2.00, #3.00 and $O.UU
No matter what others offer you, we do better. We
always undersell. We have a better assortment to .select
from than you can find elsewhere. "We carry the largest
stock in this city.
We are Headquarters for Fur Coats. We have the exclu
sive sale in this city of the "North Star guaranteed Fur
Coats." Carry also a large stock of fur lined "I ft ft
Coats, pi ices from $35 to.. 1 U!J
Special Values this Week in Underwear. Men's fleeced lined Underwear
good quality£8c. Men's natural wool Underwear, regular $1.50 value $i.oo.
We show the largest and nobbiest line of stiff bosom Shirts in this city. We
have more Shirts than all other stores in this city combined. The styles and
patterns are exclusive and very nobby. Good Shirts at 50c and $1.00. Man
hattari Shirts $1.50. The Manhattan Shirts fit bet
ter than the average custom made Shirts and are sup
erior to them. We have them in all sleeve lengths,
short, medium and extra long.
Our Men's and Boys' Shoe Department has
grown to be quite a factor in our business. This we
attribute to the fact that we aim to sell only the best
quality. It is a fact that shoes bought from us will
wear longer than what you buy in average shoe
stores. We handle the best makes that are on the
market. We have the exclusive sale in this city of the
celebrated Dr. A. Reed Cushion Sols Shoes and
the celebrated Hanan Shoes. There is style,
comfort and we^r in these makes.
HIRSH.
—The Duodecim Club met lastweek
Monday evening with Lafayette French
Jr. A good time was reported.
—Fay Padelford has started an ex
press and baggage- line and will give
prompt attention to all orders in any
part of the city. Leave orders at Pool
er's drug store.
—For sale, a new. house on College
street, five blocks from post office, good
cistern, electric lights, good cellar and
even good large rooms and bathroom.
Inquire of E. G. Bascomb.
—Our Illinois and Indiana customers
want to buy your farm. They will be
here every week. If you want to sell
your farm come now and list it with
us. John M. Cannon Land Agency. _v.
Golf Golves
Iii all the new
est colorings at
25c, 35c and 50c
Kid Gloves
Our Carpets Have Quality
There are enough of them to enable you to se
lect one that will please your eye, look well on
the floor and wear perfectly from now until
the limit of expectation. They are woven to
hold, are of reliable'texture and dyed perfect
ly. No fade, no wear out, no monotony. Our
line consists of Granites, Ingrains, Velvets and
Moquettes. Prices 25c to $1.25 per yard.
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warranted, $i,
$1.25, $1.50 a pr
Values that are
not duplicated
every day. The biggest and best stock
we have ever shown. Nottingham,'Arabian, Bat
ten burg, Irish Point, Brusseils, Nett, Dotted
Swiss and Madras cloth. Prices from 75c to $15
per pair. Aiso a fine assortment o* dotted stripe
and figured Swisses, Colored Print, Draperies and
Madras Cloth at from 10c to 50o per yard.
Lovely pat.terus and
latest styles, wide
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Prices ranging from -$1.50 to
best merchandise
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—Mr. and Mrs. Sanders of Austin %&
were visiting last week Wednesday at
the home of Thomas Jensen at Rose P"
Creek.
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Rev. J. Guse returned Saturday*
from a two weeks' visit at Manitowoc,,
Wis. _v
Arthur Seefcach left Friday for the
Twin Cities where he has obtained a
government position as weigher of
grain and flour.
School in Dist. 106 'is ciosecfthis
week on account of the illness of the
teacher. Fy G. Christgau.
Parochial school began Monday in
the school bouse of the German Lu
theran church.