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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25
Minnesota News.


Thanksgiving balls are being ex.
tensively advertised throughout the
State.
NJ. ]. Myers shipped from Wells to
Farmiugton last week three Cotswold
buck lambs for which he received 1913
apiece.
G. Lane, OF Stowe Prairie, Todd
county. has just received back pen.
sion to the amount Of 81 400.
Many farmers near Byron Waseca
county, have lost hogs from a disease
resembling congestion of the lungs.
One farmer lost hogs Of the value of
500.
Tramps are making a good deal of
trouble in Duluth. A dangerous
gang Of them armed with revolvers,
are hanging about the city.
Although returns are yet incom.
plete. it has been estimated upon
good authority the existing Merrill
textbook act is to be continued in
force. This was decided by the
votes OF at the last election by a
probable majority of between two
and three thousand.
1t is rumored that n. Is. Harwood's
creditors will arrive at an understand.
ing as soon rs Mr.. HARDWOOD completes
the statement Of his affairs. and that
he will be permitted to resume bust.
ness without further molestation
from creditors or the law.
The Litchaeld Independent, sug.
gests novel way for delinquent as
we'll as new subscribers 10 pay for
their paper, viz; In cash. which will
be- receivable the same as wood.
"Pam" Niles. of breckenridge, on
a banter, to which was added the offer
Of "a dollar, swallowed live frog,
without even first clipping its toe
nails.
A. C. Dunn. Of Winnebago City. is
= candidate for Speaker Of the House
the coming session.
The new court house at st. Peter is
nearly enclosed.
Neal Dow, the Prohibition candi.
date for President, received one vote
in LeSueur county.
A large portion Of the corn crop in
Nicollet county is reported to be still
out in the fields unhusked.
Col. J. L, Drake. of LeSueur, last
week. sold over one hundred head of
sheap at $500 head, being unwill.
ingly longer to risk the depredations
of dogs and wolves.
A gilt cross and ball has been put
OH the steeple of the Catholic church
in Blue Earth City, Faribault county.
1t is 10 feet in length and weighs 400
pounds. Its extreme point is $50
feet above the base of the building.
Old Betz, a Sioux squaw, who died
recently in Minnesota, at the reputed
age of more than 100 years. has been
successfully the wife Of an army Of
fcer, of an Indian chief, Of border
highwayman and Of Methodist mis-.
sionary.
The Herald says that the wheat re.
ceipts at Waseca are 5000 bushels
daily.
The Madelia Times says that a
gentleman residing near there says he
has cleared S45 from his garden of a
half acre, this summer, besides hav-
ing all the vegetables his large family
needed to use. He sold nearly $50
worth Of cabbage. and now has q bar.
rel of kraut.
A party Of six adults. who former
" lived in Linden Brown county, but
who espoused the Mormon faith some
three years since, left on the evening
train, Monday, on their way TO Salt
Lake.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25
EAGLE LAKE.
one of Blue Earth County's Thriving
Towns.


A short stop at Eagle Lake one day
last week, demonstrated in our mind
two things, viz That il 10 u thriving
town, and contains live, energetic and
industrious people large proportion Of
whom are stalwart Republicans.
The village WAS primarily laid out
with its principal business street run
ming East and West. but since The
advent of the railroad, the order of
things have materially changed, and
now tho main business street runs north
and south. The village is nestled
amid the towering forest trees, some of
which are centuries old, and presents n
novel but picturesque scene to the visi
tor. The village contains twelve or
fourteen business places among which
We enumerate the following:
Phelps & Allyn, dealers in dry goods,
clothing, boots, shoes and hardware;
been established seven years; extensive
dealers in wood and ties. They have
during this season shipped $40 cords
OF wood. Last season they sold to the
railroad company over 1000 ties. They
are business men of the first order,
alive to the interests of their village, and
are doing a splendid business Their
building is commodiouS one and filled
with splendid assortment OF all kinds
Vi general merchandise. Mr.. Phelps is
postmaster.
Selleck s. Peck, are also doing fine
business in the line of general merchan-
disc aud buying and selling wood and
ties. They have a good sized building
replete with all kinds of goods necessary
for their trade, and are gentlemen Of
good business qualifications.
Braden Il lIaggard, established II
partnership about one year ago, as
tradesmen in general merchandise, in
Guiding complete assortment If boots
and shoes. They are also large dealers
in wood and ties, having sold so far this
season, 1900 cords of wood, most OF
which have gone to the prairies o.
Dakota.
Mynard & Leui, blacksmith's and
wagon makers.
IL. G. Bulls, wagon maker.
Issac Redncr, blacksmith.
William Giliillan, wagon maker.
Wells u Mynard, drugs.
VIM. Green, livery.
II. Cummings, owner Of elevator and
dealer in lumber.
Charles Atwood, butcher.
j. 5. Stevens, harness maker,
They are all enjoying lucrative
business in their respective lines.
Two saw mills are running on full
time endeavoring to keep ahead of the
orders for lumber, but it taxes them 10
the utmost to do so.
THE EAGLE LAKE planning MILL
is an establishment but recently estab,
lished by Merrell & Pressna!l. 1t is in
new building 30xG5, two stories high.
1t contains an eighteen horse power en-
CINE, pianer, saw for cutting siding, jig
saws aud cross cut saws. In fact it is
repletc with all the machinery necessary
for turning out large and number one
quality of work, which the partie-
intend ding as fast as they can maxi
arrangements. 1t is an important en.
terpr sc for Eagle Lake. and one they
surely need. to work up into prop,l
shape the large amount of timber that
encumbers the ground. The citizens
think the prospects favorable for so"n
getting -four mill, and we hope they
may be successful.
Allen & Moon, last week, sold their
saw mill to Caswell & Wooden, con-
sideration $1,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25
QuUrreIs and Divorces.

More family quarrels and divorces are
caused from diseases of the liver and
stomach than from all other causes.
The sick thus afflicted will be wise to
consult DIR. Kelly, who Is permanently
located at the MankatO House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25
Humbugged Again.

7 saw 50 much said about the merits
of Hop Bitters, and my wife who was
always doctoring, and never well. leased
me so urgently TO get her some, con-
cludcd to be humbugged again; and |
am glad | did, for in less than two
mo. tbs use of the Bittcrs my wife wa,
cured and she has remained 50 for Ugh
teen months since. I like such hum
bugging.-H. r., st. Paul.--.PiOmeer
prgss
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25
Indignation Meeting at Eagle Lake.


An Indignation meeting was held here
Nov. 18th, to take into consideration the
practicabilty Of creating petition t"
present to our county board, protesting
against the establishing of Liquor
saloon at the crossing Of the public
highway near the Winona and St. PcteI
road, or near the boundary line of lie
Ray and Mankato townships. Mr.. j
l.. Burgess addressed the meeting, stat
ing its object etc, when Mr.. Ii. Cum
mings and d. W. Selleck spoke, ana
subsequently motion was offered TO
appoint committee of three to draft II
petition. The committee appointed
were j. L. Burgess, Ii. Cummings and O..
Is. Caswell. A motion was made that II
copy OF these proceedings and a petit
ton he presented to the Mankato FREE
PRESS for publication.
THE PETITION.
To the Honorable Commissioners OF Blue
Earth County.
We, the undersigned, citizens of Eagle Lake
and vicinity, pray your honorable body not To
grant any license for the sale Of intoxicating
liquors to any party or parties desiring the
same, for establishing saloon near or on the
town line Of Leltay or Mankato townships, or
ut or near the village Of Eagle Lake, for the
reasons following:
lst. At the last town meeting held In Leitay,
the question of license was voted upon, and
ID votes were cast against and only 20 for
license.
End. The parties while purchasing the lot of
o. ID. Caswell, repeatedly said they did not in
tend TO use IL for saloon purposes.
Ord. BY the granting Of u license, II would
corrupt the morals Of this Village, take away
the bread from women and helpless children.
4th. IL would create disturbance, and would
not enhance or advance the interests Of our
Village, or give value received for what they
take. And for these and various 9th
err reasons we pray your honorable body not
to grant a license II 80 requested. Signed by
over 81 names.
Dated ut Eagle Lake, the 10th day Of Nov.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

Governor Williams Of Indiana. who
gained the sobriquet of Blue Jean
Williams when no was elected Gov
ernor, died last Saturday. He has
been a farmer Of Indiana for forty
years, and has lived I'M eventful life,
filling many important positions,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25
All about the Twins!

Who said they were not just elegant? They
have visited the residences of the undersigned
MI of whom say they were very much com
fortcd. Sick and well, childhood and old age
must go 10 sleep when they come I'm contact
with the famous Twin Spring Bed. Sold by
T.. J. SEGERSTROM at Warmers Drug Store.
The undersigned have used these springs
from one To three years:
VI. j. Severance. II. ID. Hubbard.
James Finley. John &. Wise.
Mai. Robert III. Rose. %. q. Pitcher.
4. NJ. Smith. Prof. BechdOlt.
;. =. Ingram. IL. Gates, Gates House.
NJ. Il. Burt, Mankato House.
II. Zimmerman, City Hotel.
John Duane, Washington House.
Jos. Kron, Minnesota House.
Miner Porter, Merchants Hotel. elw2
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

The Winnebago City Times, speak
ing of the Methodist district Confer.
ence held at place says that the meet.
ing was attended by about twenty
ministerial and lay delegates. All
present, expressed surprise ut the
success which has attended the
Elder Martins lsboys in this district.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

The Wisconsin and Minnesota rail.
road was opened Tor business last
Monday. 1t is a new road and forms
Il direct communication from Ash.
land, OH Lake Superior, with Milwau.
kee and Chicago, a distance of 454
miles,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

One OF our exchanges gratefully
announces that paper put between
bed-clothes, Is warmer than quilt.
1t may be, but we prefer u quilt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25
Farm For Sale.

EIGHTY acres adjoining the Hubbell farm
A. town of Lincoln, three miles from Lake
Crystal, 40 acres good tillable land, 40 acres
III meadow, with some fruit trees In full bear
ing, ana fine shade trees fronting the highway
Enquire at the FREE PRESS Office. EFT
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25
Notice to Flax Raisers.

WE DESIRE that all parties In this vicinity
w wishing sowing seed from this company
would send in their applications rs soon as
possible. by 80 doing the seed will be saved
for them and they can come for IL ut any time
prior To April LIST. Word sent by letter, ac-
companied by references, from parties We do
not know VIII hc sufficient.
Dated Mankato Nov. 10, 1880. 2ew8
MANKATO LINSEED OIL co.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

Where Is there any one so full of
suggestive thoughts as a western
politician. In some of the western
States-it wasn't In the First district
OF Minnesota-politics got 80 warm
that one Office seeker challenged
another to fight a duel The offer
was accepted with the mild sugges.
ton that the other fellow had better
get his coffin the other side of the
Missouri, for timber wasn't so scarce.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

hsE SURE e. look at the "Eighmie Patent
~ shirt" before buying elsewhere. Try me
nee; You wall use no other; will do Us !
agree, Ill stand by you like brother, not q
Hrinkle viii You see. Ask for me and see a
great curiosity. am for sale at
IA %. SUNDTS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

John w. Forney, Judge David Davis, and
General Ben. Butler should order Thanks
giving dinner together-of mule meat rare
aud crow sour a Ia de.-Intsr- Ocean.
They might invite Ward to the
feast. Their boiling didn't turn out
any better than his. Theirs helped
the presidential as Wards did the
congressional.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

TENIFFANY has the largest stock Of Violins
Il and Accordoons in the city. Call and get
DricOs
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

MONEY TO LOAN.-At Sper cent. interest
A'A borrower pay charges.
s. l.. OSBORN,
Real Estate and Loan Agent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

MONEY TO LOAN.-At S per cent interest,
w borrower pay charges. Apply to
WIN. THOMAS, Airy mt Law.
Mankato, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

ORGANS for the holidays. Samborn &
~ Wall have the finest lot Of organs ever
exhibited IN this city, especially adapted To
holiday trade. A most beautiful Christina
present NJ any price from so. upward.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

FOME AT LAST.-Fred Fowler has re-
" turned, and will be found az Shauhuts old
stand in Block IL, with any quantity OF Apples
and Cider Come one, Como all, I won't Be
undersOld.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

MONEY TO LOAN -
vi w. L. COON,
l7tf Mankato, Attorney at Law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

.S- 4 complete line of Suitings and Over
cuatngs 10 be made up In the latest styles,
and at the very lowest cash prices. 22w6
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25
Dissolution Notice.

The firm Of Cummins & Ewing, heretofore
implement business, have mutually dissolved,
Cummins continuing the business and collect
ing all accounts and paying all indebtedness
Of the company. HORACE CUMMlNS.
j. A. EWING.
Eagle Lake, MIMI, Nov. II, 1880. (2lw3
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

sAMBORN g. Wall will have on exhibition
about the first If December, the finest
took " l.. lIday goods ever brought TO this
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

NOW Is the time 10 get books while they
~ are cheap. Remombsr the place, AT
TlFFANY'S,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

vINOYS of all kinds in endless profusion N
l. SAMBORN & WALES.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

..tSIRAY.-Came into my enclosure in the
- town I Line In, ON the Goth Of Oct, foul
,alVes, three II which are nearly all red and
he uther red and white. The owner Is re.
luested u prove property, pay charges and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

FARMERS, LOOK HERE--,J. G.. Roller,
will pay you the highest cash prices at the
CENTRAL WAREHOUSE for Wheat, Barley, Oats
Corn, Timothy seed, Old Iron, Zinc, Brass,
Copper Paper Rags, Dressed Hogs, Hides and
Wool Call and see before you sell. 2l0m
MIR. W. q. WALL, Of tho firm Of Samborn
w q Wall, il now at tho East purchasing
ne the most extensive and complete stock u
u liday goods ever exhibited in this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

1 LARGE invoice Of Pianos are arriving al
n Samb Irn j. Walls, b Iught FOR cash, and
Intended especially for the h liday trade, un
exhibition ut SambJrn & Walks music hall
Yer City Drug Store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

Have your lungs and throat examined
by DIR. Kelly, at Mankato House, before
your disease becomes incurablc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

MONEY TO LOAN.-Loans made at per
WI cent. interest, and bonds negotiated at
his Office, opposite the Minnesota river bridge.
NJ. q. WILLARD, Mankat0.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

HEALTHY BREAD.-Every one wants to
understand that Jones 4 Shaubut uses
Patent flour in making all their Bread, Cakes
md Pies. Fresh Rye, Graham, Boston Brown
md Vienna bread baked every morning al
JONES & SHAIIRIITSS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

60 TO J. G. Roller, at Central Warehouse
~ FL Iur and Feed store where you can buy
he best Flour and Feed cheaper than any
ther place. Call and see for yourself. l2-l0m
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

PEMOVAL.-Mrs. Taylor has moved her
~ Millinery Goods opposite klein's Furni-
turc store. New goods received weekly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

I'VE HAVE speedy and positive cure TOR
w catarrh, dIphthcria, canker mouth and
headache III Shil MS catarrh remedy. A nasal
injector free with each bottle. Use II IL you
leslre health and sweet breath. Price, so cts
sold by N. WEBSTER.
GOODS constantly arriving for
~ GAMIlnRN O. wATv
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

NVIATCH for announcement Of Samborn &
w WALKS holiday opening. Don't buy or
bargain for holiday presents, until you have
examined their mammoth stock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-11-25

NNANTED.-Am man who has had experience
w in the Piano and Organ business.
Il. A. TIFFANY.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24
OTTAWA, ILL.,, SATURDAY, JANUARY a. 1880.
Them Bonds Again,

The City Council in neglecting to settle the
water power bond business with Mr.. Eames
have, it transpires got now not a small elephant
on their hands. 1t did not appear to whom the
bonds had been sold by Mr.. Eames, and it was
expected they would be sued on in small amounts.
Now, however, comes W. II. Cary, of Kansas
City, Mo-, who it appears has gotten hold Of the
bonds, and in the L. S. Circuit Court at Chicago,
by G. S. Eldredge, his attorney, on Thursday
brings suit against said City of Ottawa for $780,
900 debt. At noon yesterday the Mayor had not
been served with process, but he will be "alle
same" Now for fun
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

MARRIED.-The following marriage notice
was carelessly overlooked in making up last
weeks FREE TRADER:
At the Episcopal church on Monday evening,
Jan. IL, by Rev. +. B. Nash, MAGGIE AIKEN
to JOHN DOWNING, all Of this city.
Miss Mary Downing acted as brides maid and
Richard Aiken as best man. The BRIDE was mar.
ried In white satin with trimmings of point lace,
natural flowers and pearl jeweley; the maid wore
cream colored silk and pearl jewelry.
After the ceremony reception was given oil
the residence of the brides father on the west
side, where about so friends gathered, and where
a most pleasant evening was had with music and
dancing until late hour, a splendid supper be-
ing served during the evening.
At the close of the festivities the happy couple
repaired to their own house on Cass ST., which
had been handsomely furnished and prepared fol
them by the groom's father, where they will live
in the futurc-let us hope for many day tt
come The presents were numerous and gener
ally costly and elegant.
We add our congratulations.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24

One c. D. Mills, notorious throughout por-
ton of the state for numerous transgressions Of
the law, was arrested in Mendoza on Wednesday
evening for a burglary committed at Fresport.
Some time during the night he set fire to the
bedding in the calaboose and also burned his
clothing portion Of which was among the
goods stolen from Freeport. He was rescued
from suffocation by the night Waterman, but, re-
covering rapidly, he succeeded in making his es-
cape in his under clothes. Search was continued
all Thursday, but no trace of him was found.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1880-01-24
burglars having put in an appearance at Otta

burglars having put in an appearance at Otta.
wa, it may be some satisfaction to know their ef-
forts at other places have been better rewarded
than here. For instance, at La Sale, on Friday
night last burglars entered the butcher shop OF
j. Jacob from the rear door, blew open the safe
and secured in money between s25 and s75, Not
withstanding the report Of the explosion wac
heard a block away, the robbery was not discoy-
cred until next morning. This is the second
safe blowing trick played by burglars in that city
within few days. The mayor has offered re-
ward of 500 for the apprehension and cdnyic-
ton Of the robbers On the same night thieves
entered Or. Corbus' and Martin Vollmers's resi-
dences and stole some trifing things. They were
scared away before they got to the pockettooks
Of either DIR. c. or Mr.. Y.