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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1879-12-05
PR0CEEDINGs OF CITY COIN.

NOVEMBER 90, 1s79.-Meeting call
ed TO order by President Lamm.
Present at roll call AID. Burt, Hill.
leshiem, Lidgerwood, Meagher, Pitcher
and President Lamm-7.
Absent-Beebe, Boegen, Bragdon
Carney and Ulman-6.
Communication from MacRltchie Il
Nichol requesting the council to send
them draft for $899.48 balance due
upon their contract for water works was
read, and ordered placed on file.
Aid. Burt Moved, that the committee
on finance be authorized to negotiate a
loan of 81 900 for 80 days, and the May
or and City Recorder are authorized to
sign the bond. declared carried.
Aid. Burt moved: That an order be
drawn on the Treasurer in favor of Mac
Richie Il Nichol for $s99.4S the same
being in full payment of their contract
and for all extra work.
Yeas-Ald. Burt, Hillesheim, Lid
gerwood, Meagher. Pitcher, Weis and
President Lamm-7. declared carried.
Communication from M. b. Haynes,
City Engineer informing the council the
following work had been done on the
bridge by Messrs. Parrill and White
was read.
sOyds of Masonery q % pr yd $3.50
One fourth of Dixie 1881
Rip Rap 100
Deduct Is per cent rs per contract PAT
Leaving amount to be paid 1898
Ala Il.fnha,. II Ia L.
drawn on the Treasurer in favor of ID.
Hammond s. Job Abbott for $l39S, for
substructor of Bridge at Main st.
Yeas Aid. Burt, Hillesheim, Lid
gerwood, Meagher Pitcher, Weis and
President Lamm-7. declared carried.
Communication from r. A. HankIn-
son General Manager of the Northwest
ern Telephone Exchange Co., asking the
council to allow said company to erect
polls and put in operation a complete
system of telephone was read and refer
red to committee on ordinance.
Aid. Meagher moved: That the COM
mittee on bridges be authorized to adj
vertise for bids to build an ice braker,
that the same be built before March 1st
1880. declared carried.
Report of street commissioner inform
ing the council, he had used all honor
able means to induce parties to repair
their sidewalks, was read.
Aid. Meagher moved: That the re-
port be referred back to the Street com
missioner with instructions to make out
list of all property owners whose side
walks are out Of repair and report the
same to the council. declar-
ed carried.
Aid. Pitcher moved: That the coun-
ell adjourn carried and adjourned.
Attest:
JOHN Z. DIAMOND
Hify Racnrdar
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THE Sabbath schools of this city will
hold Union Temperance meeting in
the NJ. L. Church, next sabbath evening.
The exercises will be very attractive and
entertaining. The young people should
be encouraged in this good work.
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last year, which will this year be added
to our resources. The yivifying influ-
enee Of a new life is running through
all our veins, and man feel the impulse
of most reasonable hope. In one
word, confidence in the future of our
city is fully no established.
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ALBERT HoDArP, q boy of some thir-
teen years, met with painful accident
at the Catholic school, Thursday. He
was sliding down the railing when he
fell, dislocating his right arm at the
wrist. and fracturing his left arm. A
physician was called, who reduced the
fracture, and at last accounts the boy
was getting along finely.
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OLD SETTLES GONE.

Jacob Copp, Esq, one of Mankato's
earliest settlers, died In this city on las
Saturday morning. He came to this
city in 1856, and has been one of the
most upright and honorable OF our
citizens. He was II years of age. He
leaves widow and two sons, George,
now in this city, and Julian in Nevada.
Francis T. Russell, of Ceresco, aged
IS years, died on Thursday last. He
came to this county in 1852, from Wis
consin. He was a worthy man and left
many friends to mourn his loss.
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A SALE AND New BUILDING.-The
corner of Front and jackson streets has
been purchased by Frank Barnard, of
the widow of A. G. Manson of St. Paul.
Mr. Barnard, in the spring, will erect a
two story brick building, 100 feet long.
The whole building has been rented to
Mr.. George E. Brett of the Empire Store.
The price paid for the lot, $4,000. The
rent agreed upon is said to be $500 per
aunum.
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LEGAL BLANKS.

Every kind and description of legal blanks will
shortly bc found At the EREE PRKss ofice, CITY
Hall Blanks of all kinds, in the latest and most
approved forms will be kept constantly on hand.
our collection OF blanks will not be eXcelled in
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SINCE the hens have gone into winter
quarters for the season and cut the egg
business, Col. w. T. Mills and j. II.
Long & Co. have gone after poultry gen.
orally. Turkeys, ducks, geese, and chick
ems, are wanted by these firms for which
they pay cash. These firms have al
ready raised the price ofbutter and eggs
for the farmers, and now up goes the
price of poultry.
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Mrs. DELos YOU'VE, of Minnesota
Lake, found pocket book containing
$500, in the car on the Wells train,
last week. She turned il over to con-
ductor Keller who Is industriously
searching tor the owner.
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DIED

Tn Mankato Nov. 30. JULIUS NJ. youngest
child of Il. p. and Martha Liberg, aged year
month days.
MANY ANN, aged g. years months and "A days,
also LULU FRANcIs aged, 3 years and4 months,
died November 9th, children OF Mr.. and Mrs. j.,
w. Austin.
JOHN McCLELLASD CLEVELAND. ~ Lno lsslueh ne;
ofhis mother Mrs q. X. Cleveland, on Thursday
morning, aged Il years and months. al.
Funeral to-day at 10 IN, AT the residence oil his
mother
In this city, November 18th, Of consumption,
GEoRaE II. second son of c. y. e. Christensen,
aged IS years and months.
In this city, November 18th JoHs, Oldest son
of John and Mary Schweitzer, aged years and
81 months.
In this city, November 30th, Mrs. CArHERI NE
wife of Henry Whitrock, aged 50 years.
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EVERY tax payer in Blue Earth coun-
ty should read our article on our county
tax matters. Ii contains the most care
fully prepared statement ever given the
public, and its information is worth the
price of subscription to the FREE Press
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Notice of No Personal Claim.

STATE OF MINNESOTA District Court, 9th
The First National Bank OF Msnkato, Plaintiff,
VS..
II. b. Howe, NJ. +. Lowth and T. j. Howe,
Defendants.
To n. r. Lowth and T. J. Howe
The summons served upon you In this action
is issued upon complaint of the First Nation
al Bank OF Mankato, asking for judgment for
t276.ea, and interest thereon at II per cent. per
annum from October o, 1877, against the defend
ant ii. b. Howe, and for the foreclosure and
sale Of certain pledge Of notes given by him to
plaintiff as collateral security for note Of 81 00O
executed by him to plaintiff, dated July 7th,
1874, and due two months after date, which said
notes are uncollectable by legal process. and no
personal claim Ii made against you or any de-
PENDANT except the said II. s. Howe.
Dated the 23rd day Of September, 1879.
NJ. q. WILLARD,
lewT Plaintiffs Attorney,
Mankato, MINI,
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was buried on Saturday. Mr.. Stock.
laborer of this place, died very suddens
ly last Saturday, while ON Sunday Mn.
Getting residing ON the other side of
the Minnesota river, died without any
previous illness. Mrs. August West
phal, wife of the Judge of Probate of
this county, died last Sunday night after
somewhat extended illness.
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Correspondence giving news, or facts of in
terest TO our public, suggestions looking to the
development Of the resources Of Blue Earth coun
ty, written in q 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.
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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 $1.25 per bushel, to be
paid for from crop raised.
MANKATo LINsEED OIL Co.
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THE EVANGELIsTs COMING.

Major d. w. Whittle, the Evangelist,
will be in Mankato, Jan. 18th, to hold
series of meetings He will remain
two weeks. He will be accompanied by
Mr.. Veterinarian, the singer. There
will be lively times in those days.
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WE call special attention to our fine
stock of cards, invitation paper, we'd
ding cards, &c, Of the latest novelties
and styles. As the holidays approach,
these things will be in demand.
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To SUBSCRIBERS.

Printers stock all kinds is rapidly advancing,
and We are compelled 20 insist rigidly upon the
terms OF subscription. lfpAid in advance, 81 so
per annum. Old subscribers 10 the Union or
Record, paving within the hrst six months, will
receive the FRkE Pass al that price But these
neglecting 10 pay Till the end OF the year will be
rbsr,-e8 a. OO
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C.S. TERRY, Of this city was indicted
by the late Brown County grand jury, for
removing amOnument which was his own
property under contract, the party or
dering it having failed to pay for it,
and therefore Mr.. Terry took his pro-
perry away.
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THE Ladies Relief Society lost money
10y not giving the Blue Earth City cele-
bration dinner. We have heard it esti-
mated, by good judges, as loss of not
less than $15.
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"ERIcHs' Fashion Quarterly has been
received. 1t is in every respect just
what lady requires. 1t is guide to
fashion and full Of varied and elegant lit
nrature besides.
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THOSE who know themselves to be
indebted to me, will save costs and in
terest on the accounts, by calling inn
mediately and settling. mean what
l say, and there will be no exceptions to
this rule.
w. II. McMAHAN M. ID.
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We are now fully organized, and pre-
pared to sell flour and feed in any guam
tity, at lowest prices, and deliver goods
free anywhere within city limits. We
also do exchange work for farmers on
the most liberal terms.
N.Nu.ro Mr. Ho.,p,~y
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THERE was Geologist from abroad
last week, looking the Kasota red sand
stone over The outside world are be.
ginning to find out where the best and
only fire proof stone in the State is to be
fnund
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SUMMONS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA District Court, 9th
County Of Blue Earth. Judicial District
The First National Bank OF Mankato, Plaintiff,
VS..
II. s. Howe, NJ. +. Lowth and T. J. Howe,
Defendants.
The State of Minnesota to the above named de.
PENDANTS:
You, and each OF you, are hereby summoned
and required to answer the complaint of the
plaintiff In the above entitled action, which is
on file In the Office Of the Clerk of said Court at
Mankato, and to serve O COPY of your answer TO
said complaint upon the subscriber at his Office
In the city Of Mankato, in the county of Blue
Earth, IN the State Aforesaid, within twenty
days after the service of this summons on you,
exclusive OF the day Of service /; and II you fail
to answer the said complaint within the time
aforesaid, the plaintiff will apply to the Court
for the relief demanded In said complaint
Mankato, Mimi, Sept. %, A. d. 1879.
M. q. WILLARD.
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$500

The meeting then proceeded to elect
officers for the ensuing year, as follows
President, Mrs. Z. 7. Barr, Vice Presi-
dent, Mrs. Sparrow. Secretary Miss Peir-
son, Treasury Mrs. Crosby. Directress
es in First Ward, Mrs. A. N. Smith, Mrs.
Meagher and Mrs. Crosby. Second
Ward, Mrs. ]. A. Willard Mrs. Clements
and Mrs. Shaw. Third Ward, Mrs.
Wise, Mrs. McGraw, and Mrs. Lidger
wood. Fourth Ward, Mrs. Hawley,
Mrs. Owens and Mrs. Howard. The
meeting adjourned to meet at Mrs.
Towards on Tuesday, Dec. 9th, at 2
o'clock, for work.
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The sympathies Of the entire COM
munity are with Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. c..
Christensen in the loss of their son
George. He was young man of fine
promise and had host of friends.
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FRANK BERNARD has but recently
finished the new Court House at Hend-
erson. costing $4,000. He is now
building an elevator al LIE Sueur.
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This is the season of the year to make
arrangements for your Magazines and Pa
pers so rs to commence at the first Of the
year. All those wishing to continue their
subscriptions in the Club Of New York
Tribune or New York Sun, are request
ed to leave their names ut Shoemaker's
News Depot at Shannon d Webster's
drug store. Persons wishing to take
the above named papers or any Others,
can have them sent by mail to any adj
dress they wish. Particular attention
paid to all orders. JAS. SHOEMAKER.
24w4
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IT is o. for an old fashioned Minneso-
IA winter, with snow and cold. Then
for big crops and better health.
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p. A. FOSTER, Esq. of MapletOn, has
removed to Mankato, and will practice
law, having taken an Office in the Citi-
Zens' National Bank.
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WHEAT MARKET.

CORRECTED EVsKI THURSDAY AT P. N. sr THE
MANkAT0 MILL CO.
No. l........ lu2 cents. No. 3........ IS cents.
No. 2........ loo No. 4........ s.
tIFirm ~ above figures.
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LOOK out for the opening of Prael &
DuBuisson's grand exhibition of Holiday
Goods on Monday Dec. Sth. Don't fail
10 come.
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The FREE PRESS subscription list,
large as it is, is growing rapidly.
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A SPECIAL attention is called to ex-
anime Mr.. LoNGINI's diagonal and
worsted coats, vests and pants as they
are superior to anything ever brought to
this CITY.
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OPERA glasses for sale or rent by Tay
lor. Opposite Mankato House.
(4w)
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DR. Bolton sold last month 80 dozen
Of his Golden Tonic and Blood Purifier
for Horses.
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List of Letters

Remaining uncalled for at the Post Office at Man
kato, Blue Earth county, Minnesota, Nov
2S, 1879.
To obtain any OF these letters the applicant
u.ust call for advertised Letters" and give the
date of this List.
If not called for within 30 days they will be
sent To the Dead Letter Office
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THANKSGIVING collection last Thurs
day 10y Ladies Relief Society S23.40.
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ARRIVED at Mr.. Longini's S. C. H. New
and different styles of the best and latest
imported Scotch suits guaranteed to
be equal to Merchant Taylor work.
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ALDERMAN BOEGEN has returned from
his visit in good health and spirits.
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Hoes dressed, have reached the good
figure OF 1925.
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THE pound is dead-The cows kicked
il over.
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We regret 10 state that Mr.. Gloss
Fowler's wife is again very low.
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OTHER PROnrCE
CIubhino Rates. TAG FREE rss:
Dry and dusty.

furnish irs patrons with any OF the leading Pc
riOdicals, m9gaZines or newspapers, at the low
est rates, having made special arrangements
with publishers Tor that purpose.
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HOLIDAYS

Are fast approaching please remem-
Der that the Empire Store is heGdquart.
ers for everything in the fancy goods
line. 300 lbs. best Berlin Zephyrs, on
ly IL cents an OF. Canvass Of every
description. Slipper patterns, &c
Don't fail to call.
GEO. Z. BRETT.
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IT can't snow; has tried it hard for
two years and failed.
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SIGN OF THE RED LION.

Mathews Perfumed Kid Gloves.
Pene Elastic, any Shade or Color Per
Pair 2 buttons 81, 4 buttons $3.50. We
are the agent for these gloves. Every
lady should have pair. Dress Goods
Complete stock. 800 Fine Cloaks and
Dolmans, Selling at Wholesale prices.
Under garments in great variety, for
Ladies, Gentleman and Children, and
general Stock complete.
LIDGERW00D,
Mankato.
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DoST fail to remember the promised
lecture for the benefit of the Public
School Library. 1t is now definitely
fixed for Tuesday evening, December
9th, at the Opera House. The subject
of the lecture will be characteristics of
Genius" The well known ability of
the lecturer, the merit of the cause, and
the great interest the general public
have in the success of the object, should
draw large audience.
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Money to Loan,

At per cent interest. Borrower paying
charges. Apply to
WIN. THOMAS,
Attorney at Law, Mankato, Mimi
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$4,000

To Loan, at a low rate of interest, al
lowing borrower the privilege of pay
ing a part or the whole of his notes
before maturity. W.P. COFFIN,
Real Estate and Loan Agent, First
National Bank Building, Mankato.
Mimi.
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OVER CoATs of the best Elboeuf and
trap de Rouen as fine as any one could
desire at LoNGINI's
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GENTS Fur goods, of all descriptions
at LoNGINI's,
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REPORT Of LADIES RELIEF
SOCIETY.

The annual meeting OF the Ladies Re
lief Society was held at Mrs. Bars on
Tuesday November s5th. The Secre-
tary read the seventh annual report,
showing the operations of the Society
from November s5th, 1878 to November
25th, 1879, as follows
November 25th, 1878.
Cash in Treasury $26.30
Nov. 90, Thanksgiving Col. 1900
Cash from sale of Books 200
Membership fees LIS
Gifts sos
Sept. 18th, 1879, Cash from fes-
tival 1855
$l49.e5
Amount expended by visiting
committee So. 46
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DISTRICT COURT is in full blast.
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NEXT week the Motor power
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THANKSGIVING was pretty generally
observed in this city, the banks, schools
and stores were closed, and a general
suspension Of business took place.
Turkeys suffered, and many an oyster
closed its earthly career. Religious
services were held at the Presbyterian
and Episcopal churches, the Rev. l.. W.
CLANCY preaching at the former, and
Rev. VIM. Richmond at the later.
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CLOSING The SALOoNs.-Mayor Brad
ley issued an order last week directing
that all the saloons DE closed at Mid
night. This order has been faithfully
complied with and with good results.
The Mayor also ordered that all saloons
be closed on Sunday. These are both
judicious orders, and should be obeyed
to the letter. BY so doing, all classes
Of our community will be benefited, and
the general good advanced.
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ADvERrI.ERs are crowding us.
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THE COUNTY.

JOHN Z. DIAMOND
City Recorder
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Amount expended by visiting
committee 90.