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The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-01-20
" Pay John Williams"

AT church prayer meeting a man
whose credit was not the best, and who
was somewhat noted for habitual failure
to meet his obligations, arose to speak
The subject'for the evening was, "What
shall 1 do to be saved2" Commencing
in measured tones, he quoted the pass
age "What shall do to be savedp"
He paused, and again more emphatic
ally asked the question: "What shall
do to be savedp" Again, with increas-
manner, he repeated the momentous in
quiry, when a voice from the assembly,
in clear and distinct tones, answered: !:
''Go and pay John Williams for the
yoke of oxen that you bought of him."
The remainder of the gentleman's ad-
dress was not reported. All who heard
it, appreciated the fitness of the unex-
pected word in season, and were saved
from hearing a lengthy exhoItation
from defaulter's lips. The incident
suggests that there are good many peo-
pie, before they make much progress in
walking in the way of salvation them
selves, or guiding others therin, will
have to $50 and pay John Williams
or John somebody else, the mony that
they honestly owe them. There is nc
man shrewd enough to pursue course Of
dishonesty and trickery, and still retain
the favor of God in this world, or a good
hope of glory for the world to come. Il
is best to settle up, square up, and pay
up, and then it will be in order to talk
in the prayer meeting.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-01-20
A Brief but Telling Sermon.

A little shoeblack called at the resi-
dence of a clergyman of Boston, and So
licited piece of bread and some water.
The servant was directed to give the
child bread from the crumb basket, and
as the little fellow was walking slowly
away and shifting the gift between his
fingers for piece large enough to chew,
the minister called him back and asked
him If he had ever learned to pray. On
receiving mega tive answer, he directed
him to say, "Our Father" but he could
not understand the familiarity.
rs it our father-your father--my
father ?"
"Why, certainly"
The boy looked at him awhile and
commenced crying, at the same time
holding up his crust of bread, and ex-
claimed between his sobs
"You say that your father is my
father aren't you ashamed to give your
little brother such stuff to eat when you
have got so many good things for your
self?n
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-01-20
SUNDAY READING.
wOman's AttractIvsness.

Personal attractions most girls possess
lat any rate, in sufficient degree to
render them attractive to somebody, for
although there are standards of beauty,
yet these do not prevail with all persons.
There is something wonderful In the
difference of aspect which the same face
wears different to beholders. Probably the
philosophical explanation of this Is that
what is hidden from all others becomes
Immediately and instinctively apparent
TO the eye of love. How can moder-
ately good-looking girl increase her at
tractions2 BY culture. She must culti-
vate her mind. An ignorant, llliterate
woman, even If she attracts attention,
cannot retain the interest of an intelli-
gent man. She must do this by read
ling, by study, by reflection and by fa-
milar conversation with the best and
most highly. educated persons with whom
she comes in contact. But the heart
must be cultivated as well as the head.
"Of all things" exclaimed most ele-
giant and refined gentleman, after near
ly lifetime's familiarity with the best
society-"of all things give me soft
ness and gentleness in woman" A
harsh voice, coarse laugh, trifes like
these have suddenly spoiled many a fa-
vorable fret impression. The cultlva-
ton of the heart must he real, not
feigned. A woman that studies to ap-
pear rather than be good and generous
seldom succeeds in deceiving the other
sex in these respects. She, who in
truth, seeks earnestly to promote the
happiness of those around her is very
apt to obtain admirers among men.
Above all other requisites in woman
is conscientiousness Without this one
touchstone of character, no matter what
her charms and requirements, she can
not expect to command the lasting re-
CARDS of any man whose love is worth
having.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-01-20
Some ForfeIts for Fun.

l. Put newspaper on the floor in
such way that two persons can stand
on 1t and not be able to touch each other
with their hands.-This forfeit has the
honor of being old, but it was not our
good fortune TO meet it until a short
time ago, and was forced to "give it
up" BY putting the paper in a door
way one-half inside and the other out
side of the room, and closing the door
over it, the two persons can easily
stand npon it and still be beyond each
others reach.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-01-20
Answer This.

Did you ever know any person to be
ill, without inaction of the Stomach,
Liver or kidneys, or did you ever know
one who was well when either was
obstructed or inactive; and did you ever
know or hear of any case of the kind
that Hop Bltters would not cure. Ask
your neighbor this same question. Az
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-01-20

az Religion gives to virtue the sweet
est hopes, to unrepenting vice, just
alarms, to true repentance, the most
powerful consultations but she endeav-
ors above all things to inspire in men
love, meekness and pity for men.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-01-20

eI The beginning of hardships is
like the first taste of bitter food-it
seems for moment unbearable; yet, if
there is nothing else to satisfy your hun
ger, we take another bite and find it pos
sible to go on.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-01-20

a. Contentment produces in some
measure, all those effects which the al
chemist usually ascribes to what he calls
the philosophers stone, and if it does
not bring riches it does the same thing
by banishing the desire for them.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-01-20

E9y The heart is book which we
ought not to tear in hurry to get at
its contents.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-01-20

a. Generally speaking, a man cannot
have worse or more tyrannical master
than himself. AS our habits and luxur-
les domineer over us the moment we are
in situation to indulge them, few peo-
pie are SO dependent as the independent.
Poverty and subsection debar us from
many vices, by the impossibility of CIV
ing way to things. When we are rich,
and free from the domination of others,
we are corrupted and oppressed by our
selves.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-01-20

a. Good thoughts, like the leaves,
give out a sweet smell if laid up in the
jar of memory.
The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-01-20
How congressman are Made.

EX-MAYOR ELY, of New York city,
IL confirmed bachelor, is a gentle
man of wealth, and shrewd polititian.
There are few men who, like himself,
have represented the city in the Senate,
in Congress, and in the Mayoralty, who
know better about what an election to
any office should Cost from any political
organization. He thus tells how he
came to go to Congress: zone day L
met John Kelly, and he said, Ely, how
would you like to go to Congress p'' L
said, 'Oh, L don't know. never thonght
about it, well, think about it, and let
me know what you conclude thought
about it for week or SO, and met Kelly
again. He said, What conclusion did
you come to about that matter p Why,
guess 1 would rather like to go, if it
won't cost me too much,' said. We'll,
how much do you want to give?' said
Kelly. thought would get off with
about $5,O00,' / said. oh no, that won't
do. You must give us $4,000. Think
it over again, aud see if you want to go
$4,000 worth. Well, thought another
week, and told Kelly 1 would give
$1,000, but didn't want any trouble
about it. He agreed to it, and L handed
him my check for 81 900, and then went
up the river. When the time for the
Convention came around, 1 was nomi-
mated, and was elected" A brother
Congressman once saw him put his
hand in his pocket and take out hand
full of diamonds. He said to him, Ely,
what are you doing with so many dia-
monds in your pockets ?" They were
mostly small ones, but there were some
fine ones among them. He smiled and
said: &C. have had $1OO 900 in diamonds.
1t was during the war. L had saved up
right comfortable little stake, and
when greenbacks began going down,
down, down, L began to get scared, and
wanted my money in something
handy and safe that could carry about
my person. So bought diamonds, and
intended, when the government went
under, to skip across the ocean, and live
quietly in some pleasant place over
there. These are few had left, and
have never cared to SELL"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-15
4 Hold. Ind MINI.

That rifle shooting gentleman who
drew the dimes out of our citizens bu
Il short time ago, and two weeks board
ont of his landlord, has finally turned
out Ia he bold, bad man, with very
strong propensities to be dishonest. lie
had Il sewing machine come to this eX.
press office just before he left, marked
with the cabalistic figures &. q. ID. but
he couldn't raise the mony To take il
out, and so he looked longingly around
TO lind some pity ing friend whose chart
table impulses might alleviate his dis
trcsS. He found one, II lady, who loan
ed him twenty dollars upon the machine
and the same she held for security. But
Il few hours elapsed after the machine
was taken from the office, before II gen
tccl stranger from Minneapolis came
round inquirnS for that self same sew
ing machine, but was ast0nishcd at the
rapidity with which it vanished. lie at
once looked the matter up and finding
II in the possession of the above lady,
took ont II writ of come and get it and
took il off. Following him went IN
officer with another writ and served the
same upon j. G, Simpson, Agt., Of the
Express company, for having or likely
to have anything TO do with the machine.
The Minneapolis gent in the interval
took the machine To Kasota and had il
billed 10 Minneapolis but the machine
came back TO Simpsons care once more
and rested there under the writ of re-.
plcvin, until Wednesday, when the law
took lis cousre and ordered the machine
To he delivered back To the lady that
loaned the money. The case was furth
ar postponed until Saturday when il will
he decided who is to pay the costs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-15
ID i n ID.

WlSWELI.--Dicd of dropsv OF the heart, Lydia
A, wife of N. l.. Wisweli, aged 81 years Fix
months and ten days.
No other than the genuine hcavenborn faith
could hid the fond companion and mother to
meet that separation from husband and five dear
sons 20 truly undsmlycd. The memory OF her
last prayer with her family, as she felt herself 30
near the closing hour, can never depart. Truly
the words of the good book never verified In this
case "mark the perfect, behold the upright. The
end Of that one IL peace" +. W. W.
ALwARD--In Vernon, Oct. 9Th, 1880, Miss Nellie
J. Award, aged - years.
The deceased was born In Australia, but has
lived in this county with her parents about %
years. The life now closed In worthy Of imita.
lion. As daughter Miss Award was obedient,
Fympathc and considerable; as q sister loving
and faithful; an friend, kind and true. Abou,
i've years since she prof sscd faith In Christ,
aud Il can be said that she adorned her pr0fes
| sion, when the master called che was ready Tor
| this summons. She was n member OF the next
graduating class Of the Normal School In Maa-
kato, and leaked forward with interest TO the
completion OF her course. But the great Teach
| or called her 10 nobler employment and purei
toys. Her testimony for Christ was clear, Hei
desire for the salvation of her friends was earn
est. II may In truth be said that good life hal
| closed.
| Daughter, Sister, thou art gone,
We In grief are left alone;
| Thou art now In realms above,
| Basking In thy savior's love.
| May the grace that brought thee there,
Lead Us all thy bliss to share.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-15
Great Sale Of Feathers.
TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS.

Having bought the large stock OF i'm
ported Feathers and Plumcs of Roson
BAN, East, at 90 cents on the dollar, vii
offer them tor sale MONDAY, Oct 18th
at the following prices: Fancy wings
in all colors, and cents each; Ostricl
plumcs, IL to IS inches long, % cents
in old gold, cardinal or black; natural
plumcs, l3 to go inches long, for $l.7s
to $l.07, also plumcs inches wide and
10 inches long for $2.42 and $2.67
beaded plumcs and fancy wings, about
:. what they can he bought for nj
Wholesale; Child's French felt hats for
% cents each; drab French bonnets, 80
cents; all wool felt hats for 60, rs and 81
cents, in all the leading shapes; plush
hats in all colors, for 52, 81 and up,
something new. French Gro de Pdrie, in
all colors for rs and 81 cents per yard,
At Todd's Chicago Millinery store l40
South Front st.
i. S.-When we say French felts, we
do not mean shoddy or wool.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-15
City Affairs.

The Alderman visited the city pump,
ing works at the mill on Tuesday TO in,
spect the improvements just completed
by Il. u. Hubbard IL Co. New relief
and foot valves have been put in and
II pressure governor attached to the
pump which works nicely, keeping a
uniform pressure upon the mains of 40
lbs per inch. The city Engineer has
been placing stone monuments lately.
Careful and thorough surveys have been
made and the monument system extend
Ell until there are now "a in position nj
block corners and other important inter
sections. These have been recorded
and are To he made the basis of monu-
mcnts in the future. There are Other
stones planted but no record kept OF
their position.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-15
Methodist Conference.

The Conference that was in session
last week at Minneapolis was a very in
tcresting one, and during which grea
deal Of good work was done. The tota
receipts during the year rs reported b,
the Conference treasurer was So, 4G5 80
the expenses, 81, 7G9.S5.
llamlinc University was cordially en-
dorScd, and pledges of support freel,
given. The temperance question wa
thoroughly discussed and resolution,
passed to labor for its ultimate success
The next Conference will be held u
Fargo.
The following appointments wer
made for this vicinity, within the Man
kato district
G, S. Innis, Lake Crystal; c. w
Savldgc, Mankato; John Pembert0n
Mankato Circuit; +. l.. Tuttle, Wells
X. ID. Price, Eagle Lake.
The people of this city are well pleas
ed at the return Rev. Sayidge, for lie ha
made an efficient pastor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-15
wINNEBAGO AGENCY.

We have newspaper at last. The
"Wessenger," edited and published by
}. i. Barlow.
Messrs. Scattergood, Burger and Mead
all candidates for office, made us visi,
last Saturday while on trip looking
after the crops.
Some OF our temperance advocates
INDUCED to freely in ooh he joyful" the
other day much TO their detriment.
The matrimonial horizon, begins to
illuminate. Some happy event il
anticipated.
About one hundred teams could b,
observed ut the different churches las
Sunday.
Our schools begin November list.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-15


The oft repeated warnings that has
been given to the farmers in our prairie
districts To protect their property from
the annual devastating prairie fires. has
again gone UNDECIDED. The farmers of
Faribault county have, within the past
ten days, received many severe lessons
upon this subject in the destruction of
hundreds of tons Of hay, thousands OF
bushels OF grain in the stack and gran
airy, besides their houses, barns and
stock. They have stood 10y and watched
all their hard earnings dcvourcd by the
insatiate lire iiicnd, when by obcyIng
the injunctions previously received, they
could have avcrtcd the loss. No one is
to blame but themselves, and Just rs
long as they will openly disregard the
teachings OF the past and continue TO
invite the destructive elements by their
own carelcssncsS, just so long will they
be kept grovcIing in poverty, want and
deStitution. 4 few burrows plowcd
around grain stacks does no good, for
with the least wind blowing the fire will
leap over ten feet Of blowing, ard will
wind its insidious course through the
stubbIc as well us through the parched
prairie grass. The only safe way to
protect their property is for the farmer
TO choose some day, Immediately after
frost kills the grass, when the wind does
not blow, aud burn II large area about
his premises, and not allow the fire to
get beyond his control. The law upon
our statute books making the setting OF
fires II punishable act, is wholly disrc-
| gardcd, and will continue 10 be until
the farmers take the matter up and see
that its provisions are strictly enforced
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-15

MankatO Match EactOry.

We are glad to inform our readers
that Mr.. William II. Lampman, lately
of DesmOines, Iowa, has started match
factory in West Mankato. He has com
menced upon n small scale and works
within his means, but it is an industry
that will ultimately grow into larger
proportions, for it is n production tina
is of indispensable use. Tie is the in
vcntor of all his own machinery and
uses an improved aricIe of phosphorus
that causes the match to ignite readily
in any weather. Mr.. Lampman makes
st present 100000 matches a, day, but ex
poets TO increase that number very mater
tally rs soon as trade demands II.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-15
A Brilliant AsscmbInrc,

One of those brilliant asscmblages
that is of more than ordinary importance,
occurred at the fine residence of our
townsman, j. y. Presley Wednesday
afternoon. 1t was the marriage of one
of his daughters to Mr.. j. ). Robertson
of st. Paul, one of the firm of b. Presley
d. Co. of that city. The preparations
for this occasion had been made with
great care and regardless of expense.
The house was darkcncd, and the light
furnished by the numerous lamps pro
duccd a most pleasing effect. One OF
the parlOrs was most beautifully deco
rated with plants, exotic flowers, and
trailing vines, while in an adjoining
parlor were displayed the beautiful
presents from the many friends and
relatives of the bride and groom. There
were some forty invited guests
present. About a quarter past three the
bride and groom, accompanied by one
bridesmaid and groomsman, came down
stairs and were received by Rev. j. b.
Little, pastor Of the Presbyterian church,
who led them into the parlor while II
wedding march was being played on the
piano. The parties ut once took their
positions, and the Rev. Little delivered
the appropriate service OF his church,
uniting them in the holy bonds Of mat
| rimony. Congratulations were then
given and received, until the banquet
was announced as ready in IN adjoining
room. The supper was the best that
our city caterer Mr.. Mas, could devise
The list of presents We're II pair of
diamond ear rings from the groom, Il
silver sugar bowl from Il. o. Partridge
and Adam Begcr, and silver jewel case
from same parties, pair Of lace pillow
shams from Mrs. b. Presley, st. Paul
majoica fruit dish from Mrs. Stewart
st. Paul, pair Of lace pillow shams and
tidy from Mrs. j. Harrison, st. Paul
two glass boquet holders, mounted Oh
silver, from Mrs. j. II. Maxiicld anG
Mrs ID. w. Wiser, silver spoon holder
from Mr. and Mrs. u. II, Klaus, 2 Japan
csc plates from brides mother, 500 il
gold from brides father, SEQ in gold from
Charley Presley, silver napkin stano
from Miss Josie Presley, bouquet holdc
| "oiNs va pilNNi 'do'
from Miss Ella Shirk, china card rccei
yer from Mrs. Lena Presley, Japanes,
cup and saucer from Mrs. Henry Roy
st. Paul, glass and silver picket disl
from Mr. and Mrs. Hayes, silver car,
receiver from Mrs. Mary Presley, silve
jewel dish chariot shape, from II. ID
Hubbard, silver cake basket from MI
and Mrs. Longini, Mr.. and Mrs. Bret
. and Mr.. and Mrs. u. X. Wiser, pair o
, bronze statuettcs from groom's sister
set Of Shakespeare, IL volumes, from j
&. Shaubut and sister.
The toilet of the bride was hello
trope silk and satin, ornamcntcd wit
lilies of the valley, with bridal veil @
tullc. The bridesmaid wore whit
, swiss, trimmed with pink ornaments
tons.
The happy couple departed at 81
, o'clock in u palace car, via the Nortl
! Western, for Chicago, New York an
|, various other places in the East
II
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-15
HALL E. C0FF|N'S
Real Estate Column

S9O,OOO,OOO Gold imported in the last eight months
$2750OO000 of the precious metals produced from
mines in the last three years.
SS00OO0,000 since 1871.
Expectation of the precious metals permanently suspended
discoveries of both Gold and Silver probable
that the production will be immensely increased in the
two
75OOOOOO added yearly to the circulating medium, which
find outlet. Where will it be Not in railroads
they can't half up their net income in work.
This addition to the currency finally 60 into land and
buildings-he ultimate resort of capital.
Already large amounts running up into millions have been in
vested by Colorado mine in Chicago Real Estate.
Corporate enterprises fail bonds may be epudated stocks
may fall but Houses and Lands remain anything like
fair judgment cannot go am when investing in Real Estate
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-15
Excellent Stock.

We noticed the other day ut the ex'
press office three beautiful Poland
China pigs, Gagged up, and the boxes
addressed to Mr.. William c. Aldredge,
Amboy, this county. They came from
the well known breeder of pure blood
Poland China pigs, A. G. Moore, Canton
Illinois. We are pleased TO see this in,
PRODUCTION OF improved stock, and hope
others may follow Mr.. Aldrcdge's exam
pie and raise the standard of stock in
Blue Earth county TO the highest grade
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-15


Mihu'cs oil Inc meeting oi the fhll'
caleihean society hcId IN the high school,
rooms fFl"ay' oct SIh ISso'
/. society called 10 ORDER hy fresl
dehl'
: Calling OF the roll.
3 Minutes Of previous meeting read
anu approved.
/. Music by school--"Auld Lang
Syne at school.
,. Critic, report for previous meet
ing
q: Miss Minnie Freeman appointed
critic
:. E,sny-"An evening in the cOun'
Try Miss Elsie UFIlIh"I'.
:. Essay-'A Fourth Of July Picnic.
Mr.. Sewer.
.. Duet--"Thc Pilot" Mcssrs
Evans and Lockcrby.
10. Dcclamatinc---'The Indian Chief
tam. r. I. Pew.
IL. Farming" Mr.. Eber
hart.
IL. "Thc falling leaf" Rccited b,
Miss Lucia Cram.
10. Solo-"Oh. how delightful" b
Mis-, Louise Hartman.
II Recitation -.Tbc moor for me
Nc Nc,tie RnrriII
Il E,.ay-,Tbe co,ononv VIC keen
Read by Mi. Mary Rccs'
- ~Th. Nyav.;do Inp~ Rccitcd Il
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-10-15
=|BLUE EARTH COUNTY. /

Lying between the Mississippi and Missouri is larger body
fertile land with less waste than other equal this country
Centrally located in this choice BLUE County,
watered well timbere fertile as garden
To of some MEANS land is cheaper today and in the
long $40 per in Blue Earth County, than 81
per 100 miles from timber BY the time the settler
pares has made his roads and bridges got churches
schools bought rewood and timber until he grow ow
his land will have cost him more than $40 per
Blue Earth County raise wheat grow and CATTLE and
the best counties for dairy purposes Allegheny