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JENSON-SKIFTER.
At the home of the' 6ri«Je ia• Grand.
Meadow, Dec. 13,1905, WUliamJenson
and Mies Minnie Shifter, Rev. Bel
sheim officiating. About.fifty guests
were present'. Walter Jenson was
groomsman and Miss Anna Skifter
bridesmaid. The ceremony was fol
lowed by abundant congratulations
and a fine wedding supper The groom
is an employe of the. packing.. House
here The bride is well and favorably
known here as well as in Grand Mead
ow. They will go to housekeeping on
South Kenwood avenue.
GILDERMASTER-KRAFT
Will Gjldermaster and Minnie Kraft
were mafried Thursday, Dec. 14, at the
Lutheran German church near Elkton
by Rev. §chultz. They were attended
by the bride's twin brother Will, and
the gropcrf's niece, her sister Laura and
cousin 'Fred KrafF., The bride wore a
beautiful white cashmere dress, and a
veil. The bride was born and
brought up in the neighborhood of
Elkton and is a very worthy young
lady. The groom has lived on a farm
near Elkton for several years and is
one of our most respected citizens.
After the ceremony about two hundred
guests assembled at the bride's home
where a bountiful supper was served.
Dancing was in progress in the evening
and all had a very enjoyable time.
Many handsome aDd useful preseuts
were received. Mr. and Mrs, Gilder
master will live on their farm south of
Elkton. We join in bfest wishes.
BOSENTH AL-HAZELT1NE.
At the new home of. the bride and
•groom on Lincoln street, Tuesday eve
ning, Dec. 12, 1905, Walter E. Rosen
thal and Miss Olive L. Hazeltiue, Rev.
C. D. Belden officiating. They were
unattended during the ceremony. The
ring service was read. Miss Gertrude
Yarco played the wedding march
About fitty guests were present and it
was a very congenial company. The
bride was fecomingly gowned in blue
chiffon taffeta and carried roses. The
reception room was beautifully deco
rated fur the occasion and a nuptial
arch of white, trimmed with smilax
and carnations, surmouutei by a large
wedding bell, was arranged for the cere
mony. After congratulations, the com
pany repaired to the adjoining home of
Charles Rosenthal where au elegant
and inviting wedding supper was serv
ed. The evening was spent socially
and the bride gave several very pleas
ing musical numbers. She is the old
est daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. M.
Haseltine of the East Side and is very
popular for her amiable disposition aDd
her pleasing
ways.
She is a fine musi
cian and is well fitted tO( grace a home.
The groom is one of our-thrifty and up
right young rnen who is in the painting
and papering business with his brothers.
»J3oth are highly regarded in a large
circle of acquaintances'. They have
gone to housekeeping in their own
home on Lincoln street. Our best
wishes follow them.
—The Chicago Great Western has
cut off ten hours of time on its trains
from Minneapolis through Austin to
Los Angeles, making less than 68
hours from Minneapolis and 65 hours
from Austin.
WALTHAM
Philipp Eudahn came home from N.
Dak. where he has been working with
a thrasher crew. He reports plenty of
good sleighing in the north.
Chas. Reinke is again on the sick
list, Dr. F. W. Schultz attending. Char
ley is by his illness forced to at least
temporarily give up his' position as
chief cook on dining car between St.
Paul and Portland ou the (Jreat North
ern.
The Ev. Lutherafi Triuity church
will have appropriate Christmas exer
cises by the children of the parochial
school on Christmas eve. A fine pro
gramme has been prepared. On ac
count of this service thtra will be no
service in the afternoon at the village
of Waltham.
Our fine weather still continues.
L. E. Hassinger is spending a few
days at Waseca.
Do not forget the school entertain
ment at Shillers hall Friday evening.
Plenty room for everyone.
Miss Lottie Rockwell of Austin
spent Sunday at her sister's, Mrs. L. S.
Chapman, returning Monday.
C. H. Sanders and family of Owa
tonna are visiting in town. Mr. Sanders
was formerly cashier of our bank.
Mr. Schmapling left Tuesday for a
few day visit in the northern part.
Our merchants are doing themselves
proud this year in their Christmas dis
play. A very fine selection of holiday
goods.
Order Hearing on Claims
STATE OF MINNESOTA,
County of Mower—ss.
In Probate Court..
Special term, Dec. 18fh, 1905.
In the matter of the estitto of Thomas Rooney
deceased. ..
Lottwrs a Iministration on the ftstap4 pf said
tW-oas' bjl iir r.his day grant**) uiijxl John D.
Rooney of salr! ountv.
It is orderrrt that ac claims and .demands of
all persons? a^aii.st. sai^ estate be presented -to
th|a court for examination and allowance at
the prob ite office jn the c.iurt house, i. the
city of ,1 us1 in,-in said county,'on Monday the
18th Iav of Jni 1^06. three o'clock p. m.
It is further, ordered that six months from
the dute hereof be allowed to creditors to pre
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex
piration of which time all claims'not presented
to said court, or not proven to its satisfaction,
shall be forever barred unless for cause shown
further tnufl be Hllpwea.
Ordered further that notice of time and place
of h.iiiriug .and examination of said claims
and detnaDdB shall be given by publishing this
order once in euch week for three saccessive
weeks in the Mo WEB COUNTY TEANSCBIPT, a
weekly newspaper, printed and published at
the cirv of Austin in said county.
Dnted at Austin, Minnesota, the J8*h day of
ec. 1005.
By the Court,
Dec.
(Seal)
J. M. GREENMAN,
Judge of Probate.
During this Month
Caton Business College
612tfennepin Ave.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.,
admits students to the
Business, Stenographic, Tele
graphic or English depart
ments, tuition to be p^id after
graduation andobtainingpo
sitions. Bowdr.$3. per vrcek.
lents. Cir-
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E E E S N A
At thd home of his-son in-thiscjtV
Dec. 13, iQGi, of old age," Daivid IX
Ke^fe, aged S^years. JEJe was 1)0111 in
coiinty Cork, Ireland, June 16,1815,
and came to New York state in 184C.
He was married in 1848 to Miss Eliza
beth Gardner. They came to Newry in.
1863 and to Austin in 1893. Eight
children survive, three of them being
David Julia and William of this city.
Funeral services were hfeld at the
Catholic church Friday mornidg. In
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Fine Illustrated Lectured
Consul James W. Davidson* will give
*a grand illustrated lecture ou Japan,
Formosa and Manchuria at the Baptist
church Friday evening, Dec. 29th.
Over 60 selected views of Oriental
scenes will.be thrown on a 12 foot can
vass with one of the best instruments.
-This will be a highly instructive en
tertainment for old and young and a
tine holiday amusement.
Mr. Davidson donate the entire re
ceipts for the benefit of the Baptist
church and the Public Library of his
native city.
Auditoritfin tickets are on sale at the
library and in charge of the committee.
Report of Public Library for Oct. 1905
REGISTRATION STATISTICS.
Number adults registered 34
Number children 13
Entire registration for month —. 47
CIRCULATION STATISTICS.
Books issued to adults 1224
Books issued to children 645
Total number books issued 1869
Highest daily circulation 163
Lowest daily circulation 22
Average daily circulation 75
Adult fiction...' 1011
Juvenile fiction 522
Per cent non-fiction 18
AVERAGE DAILY ATTENDANCE.
Adult reading room. 30
Children's room 45
Reference room 12
ACCESSIONS TO LIBRARY.
By gift... 1
By purchase 3
Total addition 4
FLORA C. CONNER,
Librarian.
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SCHLEUDER'S.
Weekly Market Letter.
As a sort of a Christmas gift to the
trade I am going to continue for this
week the same prices for produce as
last week although the market value
on eggs, butter and hea/SMS consider
able less than we pay, for instance:
Minneapolis buyers quote their pay
ing price on:—Butter 18 to 20c, we pay
25c trade and 20c cash.
Eggs-23c, we pay 25c trade 20c cash.
Beans hand picked—$1.75, we pay
$2.00 trade $1.50 cash.
Potatoes continue low in plaice, we
offer 50c trade 40c cash.
Wishing the readers of the Tran
script a Merry Christmas and Happy
New Tear and thanking yo« for your
trade during 1905, I am yours to serve.
b\ P. MCBRIDE, The Grocer.
—Just received, 6C0 beautiful cups
and saucers, imported French china, 3
decorations, 25c. SCHLEUDER'S.
AUSTIN CEMENT WORKS
Miss Grace Lyon went to Minneapo
lis Sunday to spend several weeks with
relatives.
The ladies of the cement works and
vicinity planned a very pleasant sur
prise party for Mrs. Lewis on Thurs
day. Atter a bountiful repast, Mrs.
Will Aultfather in a few well chosen
words presented Mrs. Lewis with a
beautiful glass water set.
Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Hill and family of
Red Rock spent Saturday evening at
Park Brandon's
The new telephones are in use down
this way and we are very much pleased
with the service.
Mr. Buck's people came near having
quite a blaze the other evening caused
.by the overturning of a lamp.
Mrs. Wm. Lewis moved, to Austin
Monday to reside.
The boarding house here is vacant
for the present.
The young people here have grand
times skating now as the ice is fine.
There were quite a number from
this vicinity attended the masked ball
at Otranto Friday evening. All report
a good time.
Word came Monday from Will and
Robert Fraser who are in Spokane,
W ash. They have seen quite a number
of Austin ptople since going there and
they like the country very much.
They are having very nice weather
there at present.
Elegant vases, cut glass, 9 inches,
$5.00, beautiful cut glass bowls, $4.00,
$500,6.00. SCHLEUDER'S.
LYIE CENTER
Willis Bryan of McKenzie, N. Dak.,
is visiting relatives here.
Mrs. M. N. Clark was not so well
last week.
John Gill of Chatfield, Minn., visited,
at A. Elmer's Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Aultfather at
tended tjie lecture at Lyle Saturday
night.
Our school will close Thursday for a
two weeks holiday vacation.
The ladies of this neighborhood are
yery much interested in candy making.
We hardly think Santa Claus will need
to bring any.
Lynn Hotson will go to LaCrosse
Saturday to spend Xmas with hig, mo
ther and sister.
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Beadle returned
home
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Cloaks
The greatest bargains in this de
partment ever offered in your city.
If you want to save and in
some cases more on your Cloaks,
come here during" this salt*. They
must go regardless of cost or value.
One lot Ladies' Jackets, former
prices frqm S1Q to
$15, each
One lot Children's Coats,
worth up to $2.50 for. vOv
One lot worth to $5, fljO 5SK
for
$2.98
All other Misses and Children's
Coats from to
x/2
off.
Ladies' Skirts
One lot Skirts, former djO Oft
prices up to $5 for .. ^kiVV
All other Skirts &nd off.
Fur Coats
Still a few left and the-prices
will b2 cut deep to sel them quick.
2 Electric Seal Coats£ 4 Aft
was $25 for...... 4^ I faiaUU
Astrachan Jackets
was $45 and $47..
$32.50
Astrachan Jackets ^4 ft ft
was$27.50and$3C^ I SPavU
Other Fur Coats and Fur lined
Coats at from 25 to 33 per cent off.
Suits
Anything in this line we will
make you a price on for less than
cost of material. Come and look
these over. If you can find your size
we will make the price low enough.
Beaver Shawls
A good assortment during this
sale 25 per cent discount.
Ladies' Wrappers
$1.00 kind
$1.25 kind
for ...
$1.50 kind
for
at
75c
90c
$1.10
Lace Curtains one-quarter off.
Fur Scarfs and Muffs
We still have a fine assortment
from 75c to $35.00 each, during this
sale from 20 to 25 per cent discount.
$20.00
$25.00 extra fine ^4 T* QQ
Fox Scarf for-.
All others in proportion.
Special'values in Laces and'Dm
broideries.
ALWAY^ THE CHEAPEST.
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COMMENCING
Continue to 'Saturday, Dec. 30th,
We will place on sale seasonable merchandise at such prices as
can't Jbe matched anywhere. We must reduce this stock before Jan.
istand here is your opportunity to save money on your purchases.
Hosiery
One lot fleeced Children's
Hose for 9G
One lot Ladies' heavy fleeced Hose,
worth 19c at 2 pair
Ladies' fine Cashmere Oft 4%
Hose, worth 40c at.... bi9v
All others at special prices.
20 per cent discount on Table
Linens and Napkins.
20 per cent off on White Bedspreads
Dress Goods
During this sale we. will give you
special discount on our entire line.
We will save you from 20 to 33^
per cent during this sale.
Silks
Moneyback black Silk, none bet
ter at lb per cent discount.,
One lot Fancy Silks one-half pr'ce.
36 in. black Taffeta Silk
worth $1.19 for ...... 09
All others at 20 per cent off
Skinner's 36 in. Satin, fl ftf?
during this sale, per yd
I
Dress Trimmings, the entire line
Vz and y2 off.
Underwear
Your last chance to save money
on your Underwear.'
Ladies' heavy fleece E)cure Vests
and Pants well worth
35c, each
Ladies' fleece Union Suits
during this sale
Ladies' $1.50 Uniosi
Suits for ........
Ladies' fit well Vests ami
Pants, always $1 for..
Men's heavy fleece Shirts
and Drawers at
Men's double front and back Shirts
and drawers to match Oft^
during this sale OOC
29c
All others at speciaLprices.
One lot fleece Dress Goods'
per yd
Best quality double fold fleece
Dress Goods worth 17c 4
and 18c for bv
All White Goods 20 per cent off.
One lot fleece Dress Goods
best 10c kind for
HeavyJRobe Goods, worth
.. 25c for
One lot Cotton Crash
per yd....
18 in. all Linen Crash,
worth 10c for ......
All Yeilings one-quarter off
4c
You will find ma:ny special good values throughout our store dur=
ing this sale. All parties having a book account will please call and
settle before January 1st.
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Vf. & /V
One lot Men's heavy lined Mittens,
worth 50d and 60c, per Oft
pair
25c
One lot 25c and 35c Mit- Oftf*
tens, per pair CUG
All others at special prices.
Notions and Findings
Pearl Buttons, all size?, 4
per dozen.... I
Card Hump Hook and Eyes
for
6 papers of good Pins
for
200 yd Spool Basting
Thread, 3 for
Mourning Pins,
per box
One lot fancy Ribbons,
per yd
One lot fancy Ribbons, all silk, 4
inches wide, was 20c to *f ftjffc
25c, per yd I UC
Vl off on all Muslin Underwear.
Millinery Department
In this department goods nearly
at your own price.
One lot Street Hats
for
One lot Street Hats
for
Small Turban Haits
for ..
All Trimmed Hats at y2 price.
Ladies' Shirt Waists
At less than value of material.
They must be sold.
One lot Flannel and heavy Mercer
ized Waists, worth to TFjE? m*
$1.75. at lOC
One lot Silk Waists, former prices
$4.50, $5 and $5.50, Eft
in one lot at
One lot heavy black «i Oft
Waists, was $2.50. 1
Many others at very low prices.
Outing Flan
Gowns
All $1.00 Gowns
•."at
All $1.25 Gowns
at
All $1.50 Gowns
at
A
1c
5c
5c
1c
5c
50c
Night
Fid
We have one of the best lines in
the market during this tie
All 50c Gowns
at
All 75c Gowns
at
S35IC
$1.20
All Shoes and Overshoes at spec
ial prices.
AUSTIN, MINNESOTA
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