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Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-15
PUBLIC SALE.

HAVING quit farming, and intending
IL to remove to town, | will sell at public
auction, at my farm miles north OF
Shepherdstown, OH the road leading to
Terrapin Neck,
On Thursday, March 81, 1879,
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-15

cS- NEW FALL PRINTS. Canton
Flannels, Table Linens, SHIFTING Stripes,
Blcached and Brown COttons, just re-
ceivcd and for sale 1t bottom prices, by
Richard II Welshans.
EB- CASSlM ERES for Men and Boys
wear at greatly reduced prices, In order
to make room for Fall Goods, at Richard
81 Welshans'.
cB- UDlaundried SHIRTS. Genuine
Wamsutta Muslin, with Linen Bosom and
Cuffs. price only $l.0O, at Richard i Wei
shans'.
to few pairs Of BLANKETS, car
ried over from last Winter, will De sold
very cheap by Richard and welshans.
e Ladies we can sell you GOOD
WHALEBONE CORSET at only 80 cents
call and see them. Richard q Wcishan,.
cS- Factory Flannels, Linseys. and
Yarns, just received by Rickard Il We'll
shals.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1879-03-15

cY- Soap, something new, the "Broat
Guagc," n, X. l.. Magruder's.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
ORR noroR WATER WHEEL

The Motor water wheel for tho FREE
PREss has arrived, direct from the fac
tory at Newark, New Jersey, and will
soon be placed in position under the
superintendent of ii. l.. Joslin. The
machinery is all at hand except the
pipes, which are being made at st. Paul,
and will be here this week The expert
ment of utilizing the water from the
city mains, as Il power for propelling
machinery, will soon be made. II sue
cessiul, as il has been elsewhere under
like conditions, the FREE Press will
have inaugurated new cru of great
value to business men, and of great I'M
portance to the city itself rs source of
future revenue. 1t is the intention OF
the FREE Pass to keep itself in the
advance OF all competition, and avail
itself of every new improvement which
can be had to make our office the most
complete, of any ever established in the
Minnesota Valley. We expect that the
new power will be in full operation
early next week, when we shall be glad
to welcome our friends and patrons, and
exhibit the new machinery. We shall
expect our business men to appreciate
our earnest efforts to establish first
class printing office in Mankato, and
give us most cordial support.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
SOCIETY CHAT.

One or more phantom parties are on
the tapis. Let the spectres come. q.
Surprise parties are threatened.
Small whist and euchre companies
are quite in fashion, and the more enjoy
able because the ladies participate, as
they should.
Prof. Z. A. Bettinger has quite repu-
tation as pianist, and is rendering
some splendid music to the delight of
our amateurs.
The Mankato glide waltz has Just
been invented, and threatens to prevail
in the club dances. The inventors are
jubilant over their discovery
She said: mo l thank you, Incver
waltz. l prefer to be Rugged at home.
Its nicer"
Mrs. Eggicston of st. Paul who de
seryedly has SO many friends in this city,
is visiting with Mrs. DR.. Warner.
Not girl with Changed hair" has
been known to get married in this city
the past year. Good.
The Episcopal Church Sociable was
held at'Mrs. Judge Dickenson's on Wed
nesday evening, and most delightful
occasion it was. There was full at
tendance, aud the hostess entertained
her guests in manner which is pleas
ant to be remembered by those present,
and to be..regretted by those untortun-
ate enough as to have been absent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
IMPORTANT CHANGE OF RATES
FOR STONE AND WOOD.

The Sioux City railroad company
have changed their rates greatly to the
benefit of our people, upon two impor-
tant products of this city and county on
the Blue Earth City Branch. Wood
rates to all points on that branch are
now $40, per car load; wood rates here
tofore have been ST. 80 to Blue Earth
City, and an average of $15 to other
points. The stone-rates are now fixed
at $40 per Car to all points on the
Branch road. Heretofore the stone
rates were the same as the wood-rates.
This reduction is of marked importance
to the trade of our people, and to the
residents along the entire Blue Earth
Branch. A very lively trade in stone
has already begun, and this reduction
will at once stimulate the traffic in both
these staple articles. This action on the
part of the Sioux City railroad company
will be most favorably appreciated by
our business community.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
4LITTLE SURPRISE.

The clergy as Il rule, have it their own
way, andbombad their congregations fifty
two Sabbaths in the year, etiquette for
bidding the laity to say word back.
But on Tuesday night last, the whole
Presbyterian congregation took it into
their heads that they wOuldgo en- masse
and give brother Little "a piece of
their mind" A little strategy was used
and the whole Little family were de-
coyed away; and during their absence,
the ministerial castle was boldly invad-
ed the house lighted, feast prepared
and the parsonage peopled with defiant
invaders. When this lawlessness was at
its height, the minister and family AZ
rived at their home, and gay scene
burst upon the astonished vision.
When the establishment had somewhat
abated, Mr.. Myron Willard in behalf OF
the invaders, proceeded to set in order
Brother Titles sins for the past ten
years. The speech was superb, and spark,
led with good things, both humorous
and pathetic. Next to the surprise
itself, Mr.. WilIard's speech was the sal
lent point Of the most charming Of
evenings. This historical fusillade wal
closed by presenting the pastor with I
purse containing S120. All the delica
cies Of the season were then served, ant
it is safe to say that they never CAM
out of the ministerial larder After
delightful evening Of sweet social inter
course, the invading Cloths departed +
their homes, leaving the minister an,
his family the happier and the richie
for the surprise.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
MYRAVrRSoN.

Vernon has depot, express Ctlice and
telegraph office in full blast. The
agent, in addition TO his other duties,
buys wheat intending to pay the Lake
Crystal prices.
understand the mails are now carried
on the ears from the Lake 10 Blue Earth
City, thereby superseding the stage
coach. Good bye stage-coach that
relic of ancient times!
Rumor has il that the mail route on
the West side from Lake Crystal TO Win
nebago City, via. Watonwan, Myrna,
Willow Creek, Champion Mills and
Cornet post-otiicc, is to be discontinued.
If true fail to see any good reason why,
and shall stamp the whole scheme as Il
swindle and fraud We, on the West
side, expect TO take newspapers and
write letters just the same as heretofore,
and need post-otlices just as much, If
not more, since the railroad was built
Falls work is about all done and the
farmers business from now till Spring
will be choring and getting ready for
another season.
Our II bushels OF wheat per acre
didn't pan out" very well, that some of
the gentlemen farmers gave us. They
only got ii ten bushels too much.
Jesse Mack has rented his farm and
has moved to Vernon to try city life
awhile, where he can put on a little
more style.
Educational matters have assumed
their former quiet place in the minds of
the people, and we expect no revival Tor
two years.
What u wonderful effect election has
on some! Have noticed several Manka-
to gentlemen out this way since No
vember 4th, and none of them had can
dy, cigars or ''tangle leg" to distribute.
They telt mighty big, they would hard
ly speak to fellow.
The Grant "boom" has reached Vern-
on. Let it boom!
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

A WISE CHANGE. Arthur Fl. Baker,
son Of Gen. Baker, has resigned the posi-
ton he has long occupied in the Money
Order Office of the General Post Office
Department at Washington, and remov-
ed to Boston, Mass. where he has en-
barked in business, being partner in,
and Treasurer for the "Wolloston Heat.
ing and Ventilating Co.. large manu-
factory of Wrought Iron furnaces
stoves, ranges, castings &c. The estab,
lishment is doing large business, and
is well and favorably known through
out New England. 1t is not often that
western boy goes East to seek his for
tune. But here is one who has done
wisely.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
PERSONAL MENTION.

Will Jones of Wells has been spend
ing few days with friends in Mankato
this week.
c. H. Slocum gave the FREE PRESS Of
lice very pleasant call while in the
city Tuesday.
b. c. Samborn of the Madelia Times
gave us call on Monday, and greatly
admired the FREE Press office.
T. d. Francis of Vernon Centre re-
manned over from the railroad celebra-
ton to take in Pinafore.
c. c. Goodenough, Receiver Of the
Land Office at New Ulm, was IN the city
on Tuesday exchanging greetings with
old friends and taking in the railroad
celebration.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
FARM Frs!

When you come 10 Mankato be sure
to go and see j. G. Andrews, the pro-
prietor of the New York Boot and
Shoe Store, as you will save 50 per
cent. on all goods bought from him.
You will find the largest stock to
select from rs he has the only COM
plete stock in Mankat0. You will
find his prices the lowest. as he is the
only man dealing i'll Boots and Shoes.
who buys all his goods for cash and
discounts all his bills. You will find
his prices the lowest because he
bought all his goods before the rise
in the Eastern markets. You will
find his prices the lowest, Us he sells
for cash and cash only. You will
find it to your interest to buy your
Boots and Shoes at the New York
Store, as you get all new and clean
goods to select from. You will find
it to your interest to go and see j. g
Andrews, the only exclusive Boot
and Shoe dealer of Mankato when
you want prices on Boots and Shoes.
us he is determined to lmdersell every
other shoe dealer i'll Southern Mime
sofa. My mOtto.in the future, is as
in the past, to sell 80 per cent. cheap
Ell than any other house in Mankato.
LADIES you will always find a full
stock of fine shoes at the New York
Shoe Store, for ladies misses and chill
dren, as j. G.. Andrews is the only
dealer in Southern Minnesota. who
keeps full and complete line of fine
shoes. Ladies you will always find a
full line of Burt shoes at the New
Y DIRK Shoe Store. Ladies will find
the Ziegler Bros shoes at the IA
NOUS New York Shoe Store. Ladies
will find Gray Bros. fine shoes at the
New York Shoe Store.
Remember the times are hard and
money scarce, and that you must buy
your Fall and Winter stock of Boots
and Shoes as cheap as possible, and
in order to do so you will find it to
your interest to call and examine my
large and well selected stock of boots
and shoes. My stock is all first-clasS
and of the best makes known and en-
tirely clean, as / have no shop worn
goods, nor goods carried over for the
last ten years as you will find in 9th
er places. My stock is new, my
prices new, my method of doing bust
ness new. My experience in the
boot and shoe business for the last
fifteen years enables me to buy close
and to buy nothing but what sells,
and l know what goods are, and how
to buy them, and as goods well
bought are half sold, so it is with me.
Remember the place, New York Shoe
Store,-neXt door to Geo. NJ. Rays
Grocery Store, and strangers will find
the place by following the crowd.
J. G. ANDREWS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
OUR NEW PEERLESS JOB
PRESS.

We have just received our Peerless half
medium job press, from Marder Luse
& Co., of Chicago. 1t is of the very.lat
est pattern. having been sent by the
manufacturers to Chicago to he placed
ON exhibition there as rare specimen
of the latest and most complete work
manship. 1t is machine which we
are assured by the manufacturers, has
never yet been equalled by any brought
to this State, combining late and impor-
tant improvements, with rare excellence
and finish. Our Office is now equipped
with three job presses of every requisite
size and grade, and our large power press
so that we are in condition to execute,
in the most rapid and accurate manner,
every kind and description Of job work.
No private Office ever before established
in this Valley, possesses such an out
fit of machinery as that now in the FREE
lPREss establishment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

THE temporary bridge, constructed Of
the two ferry boats over the Minnesota
river. in the rear of the city Hall, near
by the new bridge, foreshadows the inn
mense traffic destined to come t" Man
kato from the North side of the river.
On Saturday it wasa constant process
sion of teams all day. We noticed as
many rs ten loaded teams in line at one
time nj the crossing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
To sUBsCRIBERs and ADvERTIsERs.

Having purchased both the Uaioh aud Record
printing establishments, together with their sub
scriptioL lists and good will We have consolidat-
81 them into one Journal under the name Of Tax
NASKArO FREE PREss.
Suh,Crbers to both the Union and Record will
BE- supplied with the new paper precisely IN ac-
cordanCr with their agreement with those papers
Their will De NO change in the subscription lists.
what l. due for subscriptions for the Union and
Record will nov be due the proprietor Of THE
klIEE Pass.
A. 10 advertisements, parties should call At
once aud make new arrangements, as We shall
reset Sll our advertisements with entire new
type. The combined circulation of the Record
and Union presents the greatest advantages ever
uEerCN 10 alYernsers IN Blue Earth county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

THE Young Mems Christian AssOcia-
ton of this city sent strong delegation
to Saltwater, to the State Convention,
comprising the following gentlemen
J. C. Owen, S. L. Osborn, W. L. Grant,
D. B. Owen, r. W. Beebe and b. Tut
tie. They were elegantly entertained
and speak in glowing terms of Stillwa,
ter hospitality. Capt. John A. Reed
Warden of the penitentiary, took special
delight in showing every courtesy to his
old friends and neighbors.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

A. NJ. and Calvin Smith returned
last week from Michigan, where they
were called to attend the funeral of their
father. They report that times are very
much harder in Michigan than in Min
nesota. They also state that winter
apples there rotted badly, both in cell
lars and after packing, owing to the late
warm weather.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

The MANKATo HoUsE.-Mr. G. G.
Burt has been making some marked
improvements about his hotel. The
ladies parlor has been enlarged by put
ting folding doors through an adjacent
room, making the whole very attractive
in appearance. The Office has been re-
touched and the beds throughout the
house refitted. The whole house has
been substantially reftted and was never
so attractive as now. The truth is, our
hotels are all progressing, and our city
is getting a good reputation abroad as
better able than ever to make the travel
ing public happy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
DIED


In this city on Wednesday last, Mrs. MARY,
wife Of william A. Meynes, aged &c years.
In this city, Sunday Nov. %, LENA, daughter
of Mr.. James Clements, aged one year and seven
months.
In Sterling November 9th, Aida. the oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. George Farrell. aged
three years, three weeks and six days.
Dear little Allie. child of love.
Too pure in this world to dwell
Jesus In mercy called thee hence:
We feel He doeth all things well.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

WORD was received here on Wednes-
day, that on Saturday night last dark
roam pony with long name and tail, and
star on forehead was stolen from DIR. j.
II. Dorsey, of Glencoe Mcleod county,
and notifying our officers TO be on the
lookout for the the thief and horse.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

REESE d Bros. at Honest Abe's old
stand, have received varied assortment
ofclothing of every kind and description.
Their styles are 50 good and prices so
low that they want all the people to
know it. See their advertisement which
tells the story
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

The celebrated Sprague's Georgia
Minstrels will appear at the Opera
House on Intervening of Friday Dec. 9Th.
1t is one of the best troupes travelling.
Rosa D'Erina, the renowned prima
donna, will give an entertainment at
the Opera House, Wednesday evening
next, at which time all lovers of music
will have an opportunity of enjoying Il
rich musical treat.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

The Blue Earth City train leaves the
Mankato depot at l 80 z. NJ. after the
arrival of the passenger train from st.
Paul at l:l5. The train will arrive at
Blue Earth City at 5 p. NJ. and remain
ing there over night, will return to
Manksto at ii :l5 the next day. This
branch train will run to and from Man
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

The thanks of the committee are due
TO conductor Vanderwater, of the Blue
Earth City branch road, for his courtesy
and polite attention TO our Excursionists
Long may he punch tickets in the Blue
Earth Valley.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

SUPERIOR Hose Company No. ?, re-
ceiyed an invitation from the Blue Earth
City Fire Company, for a Thanksgiving
supper. The boys left IN good shape
yesterday at 30. They were to have
a dance last night, and they will return
home to-day. They are booked for
good time. Thus the railroad has open
ed the social life between two good and
friendly cities.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

Mrs. LAWYER, who is serving out a
three months sentence in the county
Jail, attempted to poison herself satur
day last. A physician was called in
and administered emetics, and now ; the
lady is compelled to continue her UNI
willing existence in this world of woe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

TuE Blue Earth Valley delegations to
our railroad celebration were character
lied by that excellent department which
marked the exemplary character of Il
moral and intelligent people. There
were not only no excuses of any Kind,
but a decorum of department which
speaks volumes in praise of our guests.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

JUDGE Johnson made four more souls
happy on Saturday last, when Mr.. Earn
est Wagner was united to Miss Sophia
Schradeske, and Mr.. VIM. Schradeske to
Minnie Wagner, in the holy bonds of
matrimony. Let the good work go on.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
DR1M4TIC.

Prot. Wyman, the great ventriloquist
and magician, will be at the Opera
House this Friday evening. Mr.. Wyman
is the prince Of Magicians, and his per-
Torrance is first-class. A present will
he 0iven to each ticket holder.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
THE Juvenile Pinafore was

THE Juvenile Pinafore was a grand
success. 1t is troupe worthy ofpublic
patronage. Dick Deadeye and Butter
cup were unrivalled characters. There
was an exquisite fascination about the en-
tire Juvenile rendition of the comic opera
which won all hearts. We hope that
neither the measles, the whooping-cough
nor the chicken-pox will break out
among the little daisies. They are waits
upon a stormy sea.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

THE Merchants gave its first public
dinner on Sunday last, at which time Mr..
Porter fed some seventy-fve or eighty
guests. Mr.. Porter has newly furnish
ed his hotel throughout, and will run it
something after the European plan.
We bespeak for him his share of public
patronage.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

WHILE Ben. Rurgerman was bringing
a load of wood to the city last Friday,
his mules took fright while coming down
the hill this side of L. G. NJ. Fletcher
place and started to run. Mr.. Burger
man was thrown off the load, and two
wheels of the loaded wagon passed over
both OF his legs, straining them badly.
1t is little short of miracle
that his legs were not both broken.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

W. b. SMITH did not go East for moth
ing, but returned with quantities of ele
giant goods, clothing for men and youths,
of the latest styles. Go and see his new
outfit Of wearing apparel of all sorts and
dissertations.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
Legal. BLANKS.

Every kind and description of legal blanks will
shortly be- found al the FREE Pass Office, CITY
HALL Blanks Of all kinds, IN the latest and most
approved forms will be kept constantly on hand
car collection Of blanks will not be exCelled in
tl..S
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

Remember that the regular Cereal
Chapter dance will take place this even
ing, friday at the Masonic Hall.
II promises to he largely attended.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
ATTENTION, FARMERS !

In reply to numerous inquiries being
made, as to what we will charge for seed
for the crop of 1880, we will say that
the price will be S1.25 per bushel, to be
paid for from crop raised.
MANKATO LINsEED OIL Co.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

OUR Subscribers are very healthy
body of good citizens, but We hope that
those IF them in arrears will be seized
with a remittent fever.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28
THE COUNTY.

Correspondence giving news, or facts of in
terest TO our public, or suggestions looking to the
development of the resources of Blue Earth coun
ty, written in brief and pithy manner, will be
thankfully received from every Town in the coun
ty. The name of the writer must be given in all
cases, but not necessarily for publication.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

AFTER We think ofthe pleasant wealth
er We have been having, we can feel for
our neighbors East who are experiencing
the ligors of a severe winter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

VIM. Allen, who has consolidated the
Winnebago City Press and Sun and now
issues the Winnebago City Times, came
down with the excursion on Tuesday
and made US very pleasant call.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

We are pleased to note that Senator
Bucks son Charles, who has been long
sick with Inflammation of the bowels, is
now pronounced out of danger.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-11-28

THE lecture heretofore announced for
the benefit of the High School Library
by Hon. ID. Burt, Supt. Public Instruc-
ton, is necessarily postponed till Dec.
9th