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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
Real Estate Chau0es

b. ID. Pay, Esq., who sold his livery
stable grounds 10 the railroad, has pur.
chased very excellent location for hi,
business. lie has bought ofMr. GOtlci.
Schmidt the property on Hickory street
nn the opposite side of the alley from
the American Express office, and I'M al.
joining 1914 feet from Col. w. NJ. Pratt
upon which he intends Ia build his new
livery stable. This will give him front.
age of forty-iour and II half feet, and ad,
mirably located for business. His pres
ent barn will he taken down and rebuilt
the whole Ia be venccrcd with brick, am
completed for occupancy this fall. ii,
has also purchased of Mrs. Hincklcy 4
lot in the same block, u by 1917 feet
fronting on Second street, and the rear
adjoining the Hickory street property
intended for residence.
On Friday Mr.. +. 4. Fuller sold To W
7. Mills the "A feet on South Front
street, between Laird, Norton u CO..
lumber yard AMI Mrs. Warrcn's resi-
dencc for 81 $50 cash. This is good
investment.
Peter Schultz sold to Q. Leonard lot
block 1, including two story frame
building for $500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

world, aud his high standing in TIT
medical profession arc a sufficient guar
antcc of the superior excellence of thl'
forth coming work, new and up will
the times in latest discoveries and al
vanccs and science and art of medicine
Oyer 100 pages royal octave size, more
than 500 fine engravings, 20 full pages
colored plates, the whole gotten up in
the best style of mechanical workman
ship.
Mr.. +. w. Morse offers this valuable
work on subscription ut very low figures
considered even with respect to its SUI
perior mechanical appearance, but It's
complete adaptation to tho work OF
practical sanitary instruction, and rs II
sound and reliable conservcr of tho pub
lie health its real merit is more than
the value of dollars and cents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
Latest EssrOpeaM Nescs.

Mothers, daughters and the coming
young man of society sing, we all wear
kids from Segerstrom's.
would state to the public that / have
Just received from the U. s. Custom
House an invoice of 500 worth of Kid
Gloves from manufacturer with whom
l was acquainted when in Europe. II
is considered one of the largest and most
successful manufacturers in the old
country. The present invoice is fal
superior to former one which I offered
and disposed of to our public, and many
are aware how far they excelled the
usual imported Kid Gloves. The assert
ment is complete, consisting Of White
and all shades of color, in styles from
button down. To all they will at onct
appear far Superior Goods. Being &C
tually the importer I am able to giv'
my customers the profit usually made by
the wholesale dealer of Chicago ant
other cities. Come in and see how soft
ly the gloves will tell you the same
Eoery Pair Warranted!!!
"Come girls let's 90 to Segerstron'
and see." / told you so.
Ell. SEGERSTROM.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
our County Fair.

The FREE PHEss has taken deep in
terest in our county fair, and we call up
on every citizen and every farmer to
help make il success. II you have II
fine horse, or fine cattle, sheep or hogs
or any kind of stock that is excellent
see that you have it entered, and placed
on exhibition at the fair Keep sample,
of your grain und vegetables raised TIL,
year, for the occasion. The ladies' can
send their choicest flowers, their fine
needlework, and their fancy quilts Blue
Earth county has such crops, and has Sc
lar advanced in stock raising, as that
the standard can be raised high and at
vanced. Let all take pride in our com
ing fair.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
The uaDIetou Oufr0ge.

The Maplcton Censor gives AN account
of I'M attempted rape on young woman
from near Madclia, by young man by
the name Of Farmer, formerly Of lie
Sucur. There seems To have been two
men riding with her when the
alleged transaction took place. Farmer
was arrested, but the girl made no com
plant, and il appears that the only com
plant made, was by the young nun who
accompanied Farmer. When the case
came To preliminary examination, il
fell through entirely. Responsibilities
are that il is u case of jealousy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
4 Had Bruce OF hon Accidents

On last Saturday lad of about /.
years Of age, 10y the name of Geo. Royhc
living near the Van Brunt slough, I'm,
dcrtook To get of of wagon loaded
win brick. He put his foot on the re-
volvIng wheel, against the warming ol
the driver. Ills foot slipped and he was
carried between the horses heels and the
front wheel, the wheel running upon the
body Just between the legs, breaking
the pclvis bone, and iniuring him prob
ably for life.
On the same day in lower town, Eddy
and Willie Zciglcr were playing "horsr, '
Eddy had stick splintcrcd with which
he WAS driving his "hnrsc," and rs little
Willie accidrntly tumblcd down, Eddy
thrust the Spintcrcd stick through tho
scr"tum, most seriously iniuring his
brother.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

4 SPECIAL council meeting was held
Tuesday evening last To close up Mr.
Sullivan's contract with the city foi
fifth st. work. The attendance was
small, and the chairman OF the Street
Committee being absent, n settlement in
full was deferred, after voting Mr.. $
three hundred dollars in partial pay
mcnt. The report of the city commits
sioncrs on special assessment to meet tho
expense Of this job, was read, and on
motion laid upon the table, until thu
next regular meeting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
The County.
EAGLE LAKE.

FditOr Free Press.
had the pleasure Yesterday of hear
ing two discourses, by Rev. ID. Morgan
of GAINESVILLE, in the NJ. L. church ut
Eagle Lake on the Christian Sabbath,
that exceeded any argument ever read
or heard on the subject, in clear loyal
arguments talked by Scripture on every
point and 30 clearly Illustrated, that u
child could understand. II there is doubt
in any bodies mind, or in any community
about keeping the LIST or 7th day rs a
Christian Sabbath they should get Elder
Morgan to deliver two discourses on the
subject and all seven day JEWISH will
vanish away. Elder Morgan and FL
der Hill the great seven-day advent gun
that held forth 80 long last summer in
his tent in Mankato, held discussion,on
the same subject, some weeks ago in
Alma City, Elder Morgan affirming that
the first day of the week is tho Chris
tian Sabbath, SO taught in the bible, OBJ
served by the Apostles and the early
fathers; Elder Hill denying and claim
ing the seventh day rs the only sabbath
and necessary to he kept to secure saliva
ton. The common report and verdict
of those who heard the whole discussion
is that Morgan cleared that beautiful
prairie of seven day Adventism rs effect
ually as the hail did its cross last sum.
mer. They want no hills to mar the
beauty of that prairie, and it will be
work thrown away for him or any other
man to preach seven day Advcntism
there anymore. write this for you ia
publish because believe great many
honest men and women are under Il
cloud on this question, and think our
seven day friends have NIL the argu-
mcnts on their side when in fact the re-
verse is true. That those who keep the
first day of the week have the right OF
scripture and reason backed by History
on their side, is clearly and forcibly
proved by Elder Morgan.
SKY BLUE
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

IIu.L's Manual of social and business
forms is the most complete and comprc.
hcnsive work of the kind which has
come under our observation. 1t is M
almost incxhaustiblc treasury of valua
bic matter. While it is the very thing
which the man of business constantly
needs, every member of the family cir
Gle from the lad now writing in his frs
copybook, TO the lass who is blushin.
over her first love letter, will find in thi
Manual what they want. 1t is every
body's Vdde MecUm.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
Lf0pidGH.

Rapidan is rapidly coming to the
front rs one Of the richest and best town
ships we have. There has been the most
marked Developments there in two
years past, of any town in the county.
The SOIL is rich and timber and water
plenty. New barns and new farm resi-
dences are going up. Good stock has
come in. Ii has fine mills, water power
"n two rivers, the benefit of two rail
roads and no bonded debt. In fact il
will soon take the lead if its neighbors
do not look out.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

SoMNAMBuIIsM.-Ou worthy friend
Gee. Brewer, whose leg was amputatcd
by reason of the accident at the stone
quarry, took little walk in his sleep on
Tuesday morning about 2 o'clock. un,
easy and fcvcriSh, while his watcher
slept he got out of bed and hobblcd
out on the stoop and closed the door be
hind him. His watcher missed him
when he found George outside the door
rather cody clad, but not seriously thu
worse for his slccp-walk.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
The Gardem Citv Hrid0e Letting

On Friday last, the County Oommis-
sioners met and opened bids for the new
iron bridge at Garden City, to be erect,
cd in place Of the wooden structure dc,
stroyed by the great storm. They award,
ell the contract 10 the Morse Bridge Go
at "A bid of $4,000, To he completed fol
travel by the 18th OF October next. Il
will be a truss bridge, l75 feet span, Il
feet roadway in the clear, and will he
~ feet high. The bridge will be first
class in every particular. The iron
bridges Of this county are IA credit Il
our people.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
HALL E. C0FF|N'S
Real Estate Column

$90,0OO,000 Gold imported in the last eight months
$275O0OO0O of the precious metals produced from
mines in the last three years. -.- r-....
$s000O0,000 since 1871. r..
Expectation of the precious metals permanently suspended
Recent discoveries of both Gold and Silver render probable
that the production will be immensely increased year
two. a.L
$175OO0O 900 added yearly the circulating medium which
must find outlet Where will it be9 Not in railroads
they can't half up their net income in work
This addition to the currency finally 60
buldngs-the ultimate resort of capital
Already large amounts running into millions have been in
vested by Colorado mine in Chicago Real Estate
Corporate enterprises may fail bonds be repudate stocks
may and fall but Houses and Lands remain anything
fair Judgment cannot go amiss when investing in Real Estate
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
q Curious Performance

On Sunday night, an unknown scamp
entered the dwelling of the Rev. A.
Dulitz, on Durkcc's addition. lie was
masked. Mr.. DulitZ was absent on
his circuit. His wife, children and ser,
want girl, were the only ones in the
house. Mrs. DulitZ slept with tho
children in the front room and the ser
want girl with one child in the back
room. The light was burning. The
rascal entered through the front window
down stairs. He went up stairs ant
through the front room, into the room
where the servant girl was sleeping, ant
lay himself down on her bed. Sh,
awokc and gave the alarm. At thi
he fled down stairs and went into tn,
kitchen butry, and rs the alarm in
creased he jumped out of the butry win
dow. 1t appears he had buggy hitch
cd ut the front gate, into which he jump
ed and drove away rapidly. No robber
was attempted, and just what the mo
tive OF the scoundyel was is not cleal
Mrs. Dulitz was in very poor health, an
of course she was terribly frightened
We hope that the rascal will yet be dc
ltcctcd.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
(ifN .INiiirH.

Dennis Sullivan has completed his
contract on Fifth and Cherry streets
This work opens Fifth street to the IN,
vine road making IN easy grade TO the
Normal School ncighborhood from the
South. The unsightly washout ut the
head of Cherry street has been filled and
made secure by II heavy retaining wal
and 800 feet of stone gutter. Work Oh
Washington is being rapidly pushed by
the contractor J. B. Whitrock, am
when completed will greatly accommo
date travel between the two dcpots anC
Front Stcct.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

CLOTHS LINE TMIEF.-Somc theft On.
tered the yard of Mr.. o. Munson, on
the Van lIrundt addition, yesterday
morning about o'clock and stole from
the cloths line, two pairs ot pants and
other articles of dress. A lady residing
next door saw the act, and gave thu
alarm. Mr.. Munson came out and pur-
sued the thici, who ran out on the track
of the Wells II. II. and then took to the
wnn,lS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
Notes From the 3hresher.

ID. A. Jones, South Bend, 20 bushels
of wheat and 80 bushels of oats.
Burt Tyler, Garden City, barley 30 4
bushels per acre.
Orson Randall, Belgrade, acres next
Ia timber 80 bushels. Rest of the farm 90
Ira +. Warren, Vernon, Is bushels.
L. c. Stiles, Vernon, 10 bushels.
Samuel Mace, Dccoria, IL bushels.
Milton Hanna, Belgrade, 10 bushels.
Geo. L. Boynton, Mankato township,
: bushels.
Henry Shaulut, Lime, 90 bushels.
Daniel began, Lime, II bushels.
John Shanuhan, South Bend, 20 bush
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
Special Notices.
TH,esHin0 Our Grain.

have now on hand u full supply Of the
best threshcrs in use, with the hnest
traction engin es, and horse powers. ever
offered In this market, all very much I'M
proved for this year. Parties desiring TO
purchase can always find complete rig,
here ready TO hitch to. will sell these
on terms that will suit purchasers.
Every one who has threshed any grain
knows that Case e. Co., and the Minneso-
tn Chief folks make the best machines In
the country. We refer you with pleasure
to all practical thrcshers ~ to the excel
lence of either of these machines. The
chcdpcst and most desirable way to
thresh Is for three or more noighbors TO
join aud purchase u machine and do their
own thrcshlng. The payment will not
exceed their threshing bills for three
years. All Of my machines are warrant
ed In every respect, and all brcakage Is
furnished free the first season. Call or
write for price and terms. ! have three
very good second hand machines for sale
very cheap.
August 18th, 1880.
iSw2) JOHN II. MEAGHER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
FARMS FOR SALE.

The old Folsom farm, one half mile
north of Garden City, containing 100
acres; u good house and barn, 70 acres
cultivated; 90 acres of timber, and a
good stone quarry. One of the finest
farms for all purposes in Blue Earth
county. Terms easy. Inquire of Lorin
Cray, Lake Crystal, MINI. (v24no1tf.)
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
Something Of Importance to Those
Who Contemplate BHUtnga
Seeing Machisse.

A sewing machine Is now u regular
and Important part of q family outfit
and the question, which machine to
buy, is one which every lady has to de,
eide. As both her comfort and hei
health depend on the proper decision
the choice should be carefully consid,
cred, and judiciously made. In her Sc
lection she should be governed by the
following rules:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

The y. NJ. &. A. will hold COnsc-
Grafton meeting at the Rooms of the As
ISOLATION on Wednesday evening, Sep
tcmbcr LIST, at 8 o'clock. The Christian
workers of this city, and vicinity are
earnestly requested To he in attendance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
=|BLuE EARTH COUNTY.

Lying between the Mississippi and Missouri larger body of
fertile land with less waste than other equal this country
Centrally located in this choice tract BLUE County,
MINNESOTA wateed we'll tmbered and fertile garden
To person of MEANS land cheaper today in
long at $40 per acre in Blue Earth County than ut 81 to SO
these pracs has made his roads and bridges got
schools and bought rewood and timber until he grow his own
his land will have cost him more than $50 per
Blue Earth County raise wheat grow CATTLE
of the best counties for dairy purposes of the Ag
Mountains ...-. RI
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
RE NOrIIiaf SrH00f.

The Normal School formally opened
Gu "Wednesday, with much larger at
tendance than usual. Others ARE still
preparing to come, detained by the farm
work. We have pupils from Minneapo,
lis, ST. Paul and ST. Peter, this year
We congratulate Prot. Soaring upon
the bright auspices under which the
school opens.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
The iieid or Uheaf ia Biue Ed,fI,
County.

We originally placed the yield in this
county at IN average of IL bushels per
acre. Notes from the thrcshcr in all
parts Of the county, give actual result,
far in advance al all our estimates. II
is now safe Ia say that our average will
be IL bushels. The timber towns have
done SO we'll that they have far more
than made up for any other deficiency
We have actual returns from 20 thrcsh,
ings, which give an average of over II
bushels. We therefore fix the average
at IS bushels, which will give TIN,
county, with its planting Of 93,71s acre,
the snug product of l,GSG,92i bushels
The Pioneer Press must conccde that W,
are not in the "Unlucky Line"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

Cows IN THE CoRN.-Scvcral cows 10.
longing To different parties in the neigh
borhOod of the Poor Farm bridge, got
into the corn field of Geo. II. Reyes
Some were his own and some his neigh
hors. Three of them died. Farmers
cant be too cautious this season of til,
year in reference to this matter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

RUNAwAY.--E. +. Everett had run
away on the Bunker Hill road on Tues
day. Coming down the hill with his
little girl IN the buggy, the harness
broke and the horse began to kick AM
run, tipping them out and breaking thu
buggy badly. His little girl sustained
no injury, but Mr.. Everett was consider
ably bruised. The horse was badly Gu
in the fore leg.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

THE Democratic mass convention To
elect delegates To the congressional con
ventiun mt Owatonna, on "Wednesday,
September LIST, will meet at the Court
House in this city, on Saturday after
nnnn Of this Mrrk.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

SUICIDE IN ST. PETER--The st. Peter
Tribune says that II young man, reyes
tcring his name rs W. ii. Richardson
Winona, at the Nicollet House in that
city, committed suicide by taking NOR.
phinc on Saturday last. No cause is rs,
signed. He belongs in Winona where
his remains were sent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
An Honest Medicine Free OF
Charge.

OF all medicines advertised to cure
any affection of the Throat, Chest OF
Lungs, we know of none we can recon-
mend so highly as DIR. KNEES New DIS.
covERy for Consumption, Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Hay Fever, Hoarse..
ness, Tickling in the Throat, loss OF
voice, etc. This medicine does positively
cure, and that where everything else has
failed. No medicine can show One-half
so many positive and permanent cures
Ms have already been effected by this
truly wonderful remedy. For Asthma
and Bronchitis it is perfect specific
curing the very worst cases in the short
est time possible. We say by oil means
give it trial. Trial bottles free. Reg
ular size 81. 90. For sale by
SAMBORN & WALL.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

Two Hundred new pieces inst purchased from
the mp"rtrrs for spring trade. Beautiful IN
HhnIpEHIEs, Dress GnodS, Curscts, Fancy Goods
sc. Cords of Wooden aud staple Goods. Farm
err AMI people generally Of SoulhcTn Minnesota
sill hnd our large stock well adapted Ia IhriI
watts. We manufacture Ladies' aud Gents gar
mrnir Ia order Ia artistic style upon short not
Ice. Carrying a large stock bought for Ca-h
insnrcs tho purchaser low prices nj
Si,'n at the LlDsERWOOD'S
RED LION. ManE Gto.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

BEEs.-Thc Rev. j. w. Powell, of the
NJ. T.. church, is always rs busy rs II
bee. He started II year ago with two
hives Of Italian bees and has managed
To get out of those two hives, one hun
drcd swarms OF bees. What Brother
Powell don't know about bees and hon,
CIV is not worth knowing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

WILD FRUIT.-Ncvcr was there such ,
season for wild fruits us we have in Thu
county. All along our numerous water
courses, wild plumCs, grapes and cher
rics, are in luxuriant abundance. Wal
nuts, butter.nuts and hazel nuts arr
plenty. Mast was never so abundant
In fact the earth groans with the abun
dance of all things edible.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

SOME have criticised the architecture
of the Mcsser ~ Barnard block, on corn
or of Front and Jackson streets. The
building is Ivy no means finished. 1t is
yet to receive heavy iron cornicc and
an iron balustradc around the entire top.
Wait till it is finished and the block
will be elegant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
AsTRANGE PEOPLE.

Do you know that there are strange
people in our community, we say
strange because they seem to prefer t.
suffer and pass their days miserably
made so by Dyspepsia, and Liver Com
plant, Indigestion, Constipation ant
General Debility, when Shiloh's Vital
ger is guaranteed to cure them. SOLE
Inv N. WEBSTER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

THE County Superintendent proposes
to hold teachers institute in conncc-
ton with the examinations this fall, of
which due notice will he given. 1t is
to he hoped all the teachers in the coun-
" will avail themselves of the advan-
tngcs to he offered by them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

PROBATE JUDGE.-Wc hear the names
of Geo. w. Mead and G. w. Gilmore,
both spoken of by their respective
friends, as suitable candidates for Pro
bate Judge. Either of them would make
an excellent officer and he popular as
candidates.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

Mr.. c, J. KLINE has leased the Mn
ncs"ta House, now kept by Mr.. Joseph
Krnn. 1t is one of the hest hotel stands
in the city, and Jake is II popular man
and will add largely TO the patronage of
that excellent hotel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27
TGc RsD,tbIic0u club.

The Garfield and Arthur club will
hold IL rcgularmcrting this, Friday even
ing, ut their rooms. Capt. Clark Key
s"r, and others, will address the meet
ing. Let there bc a full attendance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-08-27

The outlook for a healthy increase
of business in this city and county,
was never better. The country, in
wealth and Improvement, has been
and Is now, outgrowing our city.
This insures our future growth and
property on 4 solid basis.