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BUILDING A FEW FACTS There never was a more favorable time for con struction of that house, barn or any building that you have planned for MATERIAL YARD ErfmAllGE The Transcript AUSTIN, Wednesday, March 31, i915 —The County Hoard is in session this week. —Miss Margaret Fisher spent last week with friends in the cities. —Mrs. W. L. Hollister celebrated her 78th birthday on Monday, March 22. —John Foster, brother of T. M. Foster, left Wednesday for his home in Osakis. —Orris Dearborn came up from Vincent, Iowa to spend Sunday with his mother. —Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Wilson are visiting old friends in Lyle, their former home. —O. A. Wensole went to LaCrosse Saturday to attend the funeral of his father-in-law. —Mr. and Mrs. James Anker are entertaining his uncle, George Anker of Monitor, Alberta. —Charles Volstad was up from Lyle last Wednesday and paid the Transcript office a call. —Misses Hilda Thompson and Nina Hegg is home from Northfield St. Olaf college for the week. —The R. N. A. and M. W. A. will have a basket social next Wednesday evening, April 7 at Elk's Hall. —S. C. Pullen of the Forman Ford l.Co. of Minneapolis, spent the past few days with his family here. —A series of evangelistic services are being held in the Methodist church this week by a gospel team of five young men. —Dr. S. A. Ellis returned Monday evening to Boston. We are pleased to report the improved condition of Mrs. A. V. Ellis. —Mrs. O. Tolbertson and Mrs. John Anderson will entertain the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Friday at the Tolbertson home. —See Dr. Frazier, the Eye Spec ialist, at Fox Hotel Saturday and Sun day, April 3 and 4, and continue com ing every month. —The Austin Rug Factory has moved from 213 East Mill street to 1114 South River street, where they have a larger building. —Mrs. I. Lien and sons, Richard and Quentin returned Saturday to A1 bert Lea, having spent the week with her mother, Mrs. Regner. —Rev. Von Stilli returned Satur- work for the community and an even day from Albert Lea, where he con ducted a very successful series of re vival meetings last week. —Fred Roble, editor of the Deer ing, N. D. Enterprise, begins his offi cial duty as postmaster of that vil lage tomorrow, April 1st. —The first grand ball of the Mer chant's sons and Farmers' daughters will be held at Armory April 26. Tichy's orchestra will play. —Mrs. J. H. Frazier left Sunday for Aberdeen, S. D., where she will remain for a few weeks working in the interest of the R. N. A. —Dr. Frazier, well known eye specialist of Minneapolis at Fox Ho tel next Saturday and Sunday, and continue coming every month. —Mrs. Elizabeth Metzger of Portal, N. D. and Mrs. Mamie Shelby of Mitchell, S. D., daughters of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Beiseker are home for the a' golden wedding celebration. —Harry Dugan of Napoleon, N. D., Wis. Ray Lang of Minot, N. D., and Sheridan Dugan of Bismarck are home to attend the golden wedding anniversary of their parents. —Mrs. Mary French was happily surprised by a party of friend's last Tuesday evening. Sociability prevail ed and the ladies enjoyed a fine lunch. They left with Mrs. French, a beauti ful serving tray. -Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Crocker of Lincoln, Neb., Mrs. Flora Harrison /.|afid brother, Harry Dugan of Napol eon, N. D., Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan. i»an and son. Marlin.- of Bismarck, Wrs. W. L. Nichols of Billings, Mont., Irs. Ray Lang of Minot, children of If. and Mrs. Thomas Dugan, are ere to attend the golden wedding an versary of their parents. Miss enc Dugan has been at home all inter. years. The you never could at any previous time buy more or better build ing material, or get better service for the expenditure of so little labor, stock, grain or poultry, as right row. All indications are that building material is going to be higher in price. Better take the tip and make your contracts early, be protected. ECLIPSE LUMBER CO. J, J. CLEMENS, Dgr. Both Phones 47 Austin, \f\ 7 reasons are, 11 inn. Editor Will Nordland was up from Lyle Saturday. —Mrs. E. C. Rebman is home from Pipestone, where she spent a week. —Burr Maxwell has gone to Sioux Falls, S. Dak., to visit his brother. —A petition for county option is being circulated and liberally signed. —Miss Frances Carter is home from Carlcton college for this week's vaca tion. —The Congregational ladies realiz ed $20 from their cafeteria supper last Wednesday. —St. Augustine's Reading Circle met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Frank Cronon. —A temperance tea was served at the home of Mrs. Fuller Mann yester day afternoon. —Mrs. Aurelia Bennett of Minne apolis spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Dodge who is sick. —All who have been getting Maple Syrup of Joe Coca please leave their or ders at W. C. Horrobin Store —Mrs. S. E. Pettingill and her sis ter, Mrs. Sigmond of Pipestone spent Sunday with their mother at Maple ton. —Miss Cora Dovenberg's Sunday school class enjoyed a picnic supper at the Presbyterian church Thursday evening. —On April 10th, the forty best spellers of the county rural schools will come to the court house and con test for prizes. —E. W. Cary from Elkhorn, Wis., heating expert and tinner has moved to Austin and working for Gulbrand son & Borsheim. —father Dally who has been on a two week's lecture tour through South Da kota has returned. He spoke Thursday evening in Adams. —Mr. and Mrs. N. F. Earl spent a few days of last week with their daughter, Mrs. Carleton Fairbanks at the Rochester hospital. —Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Woodle were in Rochester last week, returning there again Monday as Mrs. Woodle undergoes an operation —Have the body demonstrator give you a free treatment with the "Try- New-Life" Vibrator at the Fox Ho tel next Saturday, April 3 —Twenty-two rural school students took eighth grade examinations at the high school Thursday and Friday Prof. Wheeler conducted the work. —Mr. and Mrs. Abe Newell are moving into their new home on Ma ple street. Expressman Mossey will occupy the Newell home on Winona street. —Michael Kelly left St. Olaf hos pital Wednesday after three weeks' treatment and went to Mason City to see his brother Matt Kelly, formerly of Austin. ~Evangelist Cooper is still holding revival meetings at the Christian church. He is doing an excellent ing spent there is one well spent. —MrSi R. R. Murphy accompanied Mrs. E. H. Smith to Rochester, where Mr. Smith underwent an operation. Mrs. Murphy returned Wednesday. Mr. Smith's condition is very favor able. —The Miozota society met Thurs day with Rev. A. Cressey. A nice dinner was served 10 the sixty pres ent. The proceeds was nine dollars and ninety-one cents. The next meet ing will be with Mrs. J. Boulton on West Winona St., April 22. —The case of Merrill Russell was heard in Judge Detwiler's court yester day afternoon. He was arrested Mon day by his wife for cruel treatment. He was given an opportunity to secure bonds or go to jail for 90 days. No bonds were secured and he was com mitted. —Mrs. W. W. Keysor of Kirkwood, Mo., Mrs. Ingmundson of St. Paul,* Miss Mattie Ellis of Peru, Neb., Charles Ellis of Mandan, N. D. and Dr. Sidney Ellis of Boston are all at home with their mother, Mrs. A. V. Ellis. Mrs. Ellis who has been very sick, is somewhat improved. —We have put in a large stock of Groceries in our market and will be glad to see you when you are in need of any thing in this line. We also have a large stock of fresh cured and smoked meats. We buy Eggs. Call and see us. Farrell Meat Market, North of Court House. 1—Mrs. Adv. 41 Joshua Midler's Sunday school class gave a Missionary play, "A Dream" at the Baptist church, Wednesday evening. It was well at tended and enjoyed. Misses Alice Hayes and Frances Campbell sang solos accompanied by Miss Ethel Wold and Mrs. Sharpstihe. —Mrs. Leander Lowry is to move to Chicago for the summer. —-Lyman Mott attended the auto show in Mason City Friday and Sat urday. —Harry Rasmussen and W. T. Bo han went to Mankato on business Friday. —Miss Lucy Himmer was hostess to the Y. G. L. L. girls Wednesday evening. —Mr. and Mrs. Max Pooler of Haggerstown, Pa., are parents of a boy, born March 26. —Dr. E. P. Quain of Mandan, N. D., came to Austin Friday to see Mrs. A. V. Ellis who is sick. —Samuel Siegfried met with an ac cident at the round house Wednesday and suffered a broken leg. —Tichy's orchestra will give a dance at the M. W. A. hall at Oak land, Friday, April 9, 1915. We handle Gold Medal Flour and Kosebud Canned Goods and all the good things kept in a grocerv store. Mrs. Mabel Brown-Spencer and little daughter Grand Canyon, Ariz., are here for a two months' stay with her mother, Mrs. Eva Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Smith Davison and son, Harold and their mother, Mrs. Frost returned Thursda}r from a three months' trip through Califor nia. Frank Butler and Miss Geraldine Archer were supr^ed bv friends Wed nesday evening 011 their birthday an niversaries. Each received a suitable ift. —The Lansing town voters are op posed to the plan of state supervision of roads. A resolution to that effect was drawn up and signed by the of ficers. —Miss Xellie Mills begins a year's vacation from her work at J. I). Sheedy's office. Miss Mills has been connected with the office for about fifteen years. —Mr. and Mrs. B. F. McLaughlin of Cando, N. D., were guests of his brother M. B. and family a few days last week enroute home from their visit to California. —The cold weather still hangs on. It freezes hard every night and there is considerable snow still in sight. Not an acre of seeding in this county yet. Evidently a late spring. —At the meeting of Als Lodge No. 111 D. B. S., Saturday evening, Peter Newman was elected a delegate to ^he convention in St. Paul in October and Peter L. Erickson was elected alter nate. —Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hormel, Mr. and Mrs. John Hormel and Mr. and Mrs. Selby entertained a company of friends at a seven o'clock dinner Fri day evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hormel. —Capt. E. A. Frye, U. S. A., in spected Co. G., also General A. W. Wright and Maior A. C. Page. 71 of the 75 names were present in re sponse to roll call and the inspection was the finest ever held. —Mrs. Wm. Huss gave a 5 o'clock two course luncheon to fifteen friends Thursday. The party was in honor of Miss Lillian Simmer of Hender son, Minn. Airs. Beaulieu's vocal se lections were much enjoyed. -—The Friday Bobbinet club met with Mrs. R. A. Barnitz last week The hostess was given some pieces of silverware and Mrs. Bluhm a cut glass fern dish. Lunch was served at 5 o'clock. Mrs. Ray Lang was guest. —Mrs. L. Fisher's division of the ladies aid will give a social at the Presbyterian church Thursday even ing following the regular prayer ser vice. All are urged to attend the prayer meeting and remain for the social hour. —The fire department was called to H. L. Brandt's home Friday morn ing where a blaze was started on the roof supposedly from electric wires. Mrs. Nellie McCormick-Malloy owns the property. The roof of the house was badly damaged. —Sunday afternoon at 5 o'clock the regular Easter song service or cantata will be given in the Central Presby terian church. The church has been re-decorated and repaired and all the services on Sunday will be held in the auditorium as usual. —Irving E. Wade of Des Moines, Iowa, spoke at the service at the church of Christ Thursday, Satur day and Sunday evening, also Sunday morning. He is considering a call from this church and will probably come to Austin in the fall. —Miss Annie Hill and John Tubar were given a parcel shower Friday evening by a company of friends at the home of Miss Hill, 1506 E. Bry ant street. At twelve o'clock supper was served. Their marriage is scheduled to take place April 7th. —Tomorrow is the first day of April. Next Sunday is Easter. Every one should enter into the spirit of the holy day and observe it fittingly, as it commemorates one of the most wonderful events of all history. Fit ting services will be held in all the churches. TWO CELEBRATIONS IN ONE. Friday was the wedding anniver sary of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Jacobson, also the birthday of Mrs. Jacobson. Twenty friends went to their home while the host and hostess were away! and they were later called home. Dancing and cards were indulged in and lunch was served, an attractive number on the menu was the very large wedding cake with forty-three candles. A delightful social time is reported. •is '--VJVS W. or rob in —Word from Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Kinsman from Miami, Fla., says they are leaving for Austin today. —E. H. Green has purchased the Alfred Lowry house on Winona street and will move in tomorrow. —The Crocus club surprised Mr,s. L. H. Grau Thursday evening. She was the recipient of some table linen. —The officers of St. Bernard com mandry were installed Thursday evening. A social hour followed the work. 5—274 Acre farm for rent with very good improvements, between Austin and Lansing. Enquire Babcock Land Company. Adv. 4 —Mrs. Bart Irwin was given a cut glass center set and a table plateau by a company of neighbors who call ed in on her birthday Friday. COMMERCIAL CLUB ON EAST SIDE. An organization was perfected last Tuesday evening at Maurek's hall to be known as the Third Ward Com mercial club. Articles of inscorpora tion are under way and the head quarters of the club will be in Mau rek's fine new hall. The object of this club will be to maintain a meet ing place for all men of good repute who wish to join and business meet ings will be held on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. The rooms will be open for members and visitors and conducted along the same lines as the Austin Commercial club rooms. Pool and card tables will be there for pastime and a library also with good reading matter. Over 150 attended the meeting last Tuesday evening which was presided over by X. F. Banfield Jr., and the following officers were elected: President—John Ober. Vice President—James Marvlett. Secretary—Frank Hibbs. Treasurer—John Skinnion. Directors—P. J. Burns, Ed. Erick son and O. H. Waters. A social hour and smoker enter tainment followed. There was mu sic by the band, a solo by Bert Hasel tine and a wrestling match. CONFIRMATION SERVICES. Confirmation services were held at St. Olaf Lutheran church Sunday morning and were very largely at tended. The church was pretty with plants and flowers and the special music was a pleasing feature. Rev. Xaess spoke interestingly to the young people 011 "The Spiritual Nurs ery." The following young people yere confirmed: Andy Anderson, Joseph Apold, Floyd Ingals, Mabel Karsrud, Malinda H. Lewis, Leon Mayland, Alvin Paulson, Hector Skifter, Fred erick Arett, Jorris Gunderson, Alva Jensen, Eda H. Lewis, Palmer Lud wigson, Maurice Peterson, Arvid Sat erloff, Stanley Sathre. Holy communion service will be held in the English language Thurs day evening, Aprilv Tst at 7:30. On I'ridav at 2 p. m. Holy Communion in the Scandinavian language. Sunrise services Faster morning, \pj*il 4lh. at 6:00 a. m. Song service in the evening ot Las er,- Sunday at 7:30. ^fcloly Communion services, English Zaster Sunday at 10:00 a. m. CONCORD GRANGE. Concord grange held a meeting Wednesday evening. After the busi ness meeting a program was given consisting of a piano solo by May me Schwartz, a recital Agnes Schwartz. Debate, resolved "That women be allowed to vote on an equal with men." On the affirmative side were Mrs. L. L. Hatchett and Mrs. Frank Smith. On the negative Mr. II. Hockett and Mr. Rugg. Some interesting points were brought up. The decision was in favor of the af firmative side. The next meeting will be held April 14th when the men will have entire charge of the meeting. Refreshments will be served. MISSION TEA. The Mission tea was given by th Methodist ladies at the home of Mrs. Bert Manchester. Mrs. W liam Aultfather and Mrs. Chris Vendt had charge of the program. The topic was '"The Red Man and His White Neighbors." The following program was given: Review of the third chapter from the year book. "In Red Man Land." Mrs. Vendt. Native Americans," Mrs. Pickett. '"Among the Indians," Mrs. Will Howe. Prayer, By Dr. Stout. Solo, "Your Neighbor," Mrs. Mar cus Evans. BIRTHS. Born to Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Han son, Tuesday, 23rd, a son. -Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Re gan Thursday, 25th, a daughter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Du clos Sunday, a daughter. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Hambly, Sunday, 28th, a son. JOINT BIRTHDAY PARTY. Blanche and Marvel Bassett, ages 11 and 9 years celebrated their birth day anniversary on Saturday. Ten little girls were invited to their home The party began at 2 o'clock and an hour was spent in games, then the children enjoyed lunch and later they went to the matinee. The guests were given Easter souvenirs and the hostesses received many pretty gifts each. GOLDEN WEDDING. On Thursday, April first, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dugan will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary at their^ home, 101 S. Franklin street, Austin, Minn. On that date from to 5:30 P. M. they will hold open house and they hope to see all their old and new friends, their neighbors and relatives present. The afternoon will be entirely informal, but their in vitation to their friends is no less cor dial on that account. It is the request of Mr. and Mrs Dugan that no presents be given Will friends kindly notify Mr. and Mrs. Dugan of their intention to be present that they may know for how many to prepare. This informal invitation is the on ly one that will be issued. Potwwt V- AT HOLY WEEK SERVICES CHRIST CHURCH. The Holy Week Services for the rest of the week at Christ Church are as follows: Wednesday and Friday evening at 7:3o. Thursday morning Holy Communion at 10:00 A. M. On Friday a three hour commemorative service is to be held beginning at noon, and on Saturday there will be a service of Baptism at 4:30 in the af ternoon. The addresses given by the Rector at the Good Friday three hour •service are to be on the comments made by the crowds as they gather ed at the feet of the Cross. The pub lic generally are welcome to any and all of these services. JENS LEE. A Safe Investment There is nofinvestment which you can readily turn into*money as a Time Certificate of Deposit. It is trwe you may receive a larger rate of interest on other forms of investments but just when you need the money most you may be unable to convert them into cash. This is especially true in trying times when money is close. A Time Deposit in the Austin National Bank, is ab solutely safe. Three or four times each year it is exam ined by National Bank and Special Examiners. 4 Per Cent is paid on Time Certificates and on Sav ings Deposits. Make the Austin National Bank your depositary. The Austin National Bank AUSTIN, MINNESOTA. Capital 50.000.00 Surplus 810,000.00 Resources $635,000.00 C. H. DAVIDSON. JR., Pres. J. L. MITCHELL, Vice-Pres. C. F. ROSS, ^ice-Pres P. BEAULIEU. Cash. F. C. WILB0UR, Asst. Cash Dennis Jens Lee, aged 51 years, died Wed nesday morning at Minneapolis of tu berculosis. The body was brought to Austin 011 the evening train and is at the Earl undertaking rooms. The fun eral was held at Oakland Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock with services at the 1)in church. REV. J. C. GOWLAND. Rev. J. C. Gowland, aged S3 years died Monday. March J) at the home of his son on Park ave. He was mar ried in 1S84 to a -iter of A. A. Smith. Me is survived by his wile, two sons and one daughter. The, funeral will be held at the house 011 Park avenue Wednesday at 2:30 P. M., Rev. Von Stilli officiating. MRS. OLE HAUGE. Mrs. Ole Hauge aged 80 years, died Thursday at the home of her daugh ter, Mrs. Andrew Hanson near Oak land. Deceased has suffered from a lingering illness for three years. Slu is survived by five children: A son, Andrew and daughter Bessie live in Austin, Mrs. Andrew Hanson and Mrs. S. Erickson of Oakland and Nels Hauge of Albert Lea. A brother 1 1:15 noon at two o'clock from the church in Lansing, Dr. Stout officiating. Miss Stokes was "born in Detroit. Mich., February 23, 1838. She came to Minnesota with her parents in the spring of 1866 and lived with them in The W. R.C. Aid was entertained at the home of MrB. John Moreland Thurs day afternoon. It being the last meet ing of the year new officers were elect ed as follows: President, Marietta Bump ice President, Georgianna Moreland Secretary, Nellie Hartley Treasurer, Josephine Lee After the business meeting ice cream and cake were served and asocial time enjoyed. Advertised Letters. List of letters remaining uncalled for in this ofliee for the week ending March 27, 1915. Boydston, C. W. Holms, Jerry Kra mer, Joe E. Lemmon, Wilson B. Ituttger, •. E. Broome, Mrs. Wm. Uordes,Mis8 Emma Hebne,Miss Alma. These letters will be sent to the **Dead Letter Ofliee" April 12, 1915 if not delivered before. In calling for the above, please say "Advertised," giving date of list. C. F. COOK, PoatnMMter, GRAIN MARKET Reported by Alex S. Campbell March 30.1915 Wheat $1.32 to $1.37 Rye 85 to .90 Corn 55 to .60 Oats 45 i1®"l»f. The funeral was held Tuesday after-Jw,th the township of Udolpho until their fectively protected from possible con death, since which time she made her«. taminatlon from boots and clothes, home with a sister, Mrs. Rostron, in Boots should, if possible, be packed Minneapolis, and later with her sis-. by themselves. ter, Mrs. Neller, in Austin. There are I four sisters left to mourn her loss.! ^mmm ,,, Mrs. C. A. Rostron of Minneapolis,! Mrs. Elizabeth Doud of Bemidji, Mrs. I 9 O. C. LaBar of, Lansing and Mrs. J. L. Xeller of Austin. Notice John Gill, Agent for the Wilson Mon arch Medicine Company will see bis customers at about the usual time this spring. Adv. 4-1 W. R. C. Aid to .50 Barley 55 to .65 FLOUR and FEED Peerless Flour, per 49 lb. Sack.. $2.05 WhiieRose 195 Graham 10 lb. Sack.. .40 Rye .40 Corn Meal .35 Bran per cwt Si.25 Shorts 1-40 Ground Feed 1.85 Low Grade 1.80 PHODUCB Reported by McBride the Grocer March SO. im Pays f«r Batter .tt to .28 to 17 to S4JOO RU .10 BASE Walker is catcher. BALL NOTES Dep, a fast ittielder wai's a tryont here. the name of utir new Pitcl er ike tryout here. Si.van wants another Raush has been signed up for first base and comes recommended first clasB There are many applications for in field positions and the outlook is good. Manager Chase has signed two po pular players from last year's team Beal and Meany for the con:ing season. T1*e resides in Le Roy and a sister in Le Albert Lea clubs will meet in this city Roy (today to discuss the ealary limit, sche dule etc. MARGARET JANE STOKES. Miss Margaret Jane Stokes, aged 771, years, died at Saturday afternoon after an illness of over two years, managers of the Owatonna and and 2 come here May to play exhibition games. Mul- P«buque also want, come up bl8 team for aeneB of BameB- Packing Hint Tn packing, handkerchiefs, under linen and toilet articles should be ef- a ^4^ It's the Size That Counts! If you keep chickens we want you to see the biggest and strongest chicks you ever saw in your life! Come in and see these chicks while they are hatching and let us prove to you that a Buckeye Incubator will hatch bigger chicks, stronger chicks and mora chicks than any old hen or incubator you ever owned. The Buckeye Incubator is so simple that a beginner can operate it just as successfuly as the experienced poultry man, and they are guaranteed to hatcH every hatchable egg. Made in 5 sizes—-00 eggs to 350 eggs. Sold as low as $8.00 On the market 22 years—over 325,oot in successful operation. Ask for a Buck eye Catalogue. J. W. HARE The Feed and Seed Man, invites you to inspect his stock ot Incu bators and Hovers. Eastnill Street Feed Store Chapman & Glines Successors to G. D. Detwiler BUILDING RAISING AND MOVING AHkimlsof Mason work AUSTIN, MINN. W. L. Chapaao. Cor. titii & Grove R. W. PboMtU-J I*». E. B. Giine*, 303 N Int. Fboae 4" if If?