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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30
The Hdnr0rk CIub on saturday
MINT.

We attended the first regular meeting
Of the Hancock Club on Saturday night
at the Opera House, the Hon. NJ. j.
Severance presiding. The hall was very
sparscly populated, and no ladies pres
cnl, though they had been specially in
vited in the bills. Three speeches were
mad" the first by Judge Brown. The
Judge fcrvcntly deplored the loss of the
Presidency under Tilden, because it car
RED with it the loss of the "spoils, to
which they were justly entitled" 1t
seems that i: was the "spoils," and not
the principles, for which they were con
tending. The Hon. Daniel Buck follow
ed. His speech was hardly such rs he
would desire to have printed. 1t was
intensely partisan, and mud-throwing
operation, though pretending that it was
not. We forgive him because he insist
eel that he was not prepared, and we be-
licvc him. In moment of thoughtlesS
enthusiasm he declared that his prop
crty and his life should go, before the
Democracy would again lose the Presi
dency rs they did under Tilden-they
would not be counted out that way
again :" We beg leave to say that not
only Mr.. Buck, but all other Democrats,
will submit to any similar decision made
by like authority and under like circum-
stances The man who wouldn't submit
would he just such rebel rs first open
cd fire on Fort Sumter. Democrats
should he very careful about vowing
that they will not submit to cOnstitu-
tional and civil methods. A lot of fcl-
lows tried that in 1861, and it filled IL
good many graves.
The real speech of the evening was
made by Mr.. Severance, who is, without
doubt, the ablcst Democrat in the State.
From his stand point, Mr.. Severance 5
effort was very fine one, and showed in
what u plausible manner truly able
attorney can present even bad cause.
Like 4 broadminded man rs he is, in
the very outset of his remarks he frankly
admitted the dignity and personal in
tcgrity of both candidates for the Presi.
dcncy. This was terrible rebuke &c
the preceding speakers, and a square sit
down on all the small beer Democratic
harangucrs about the street corners
Mr.. Severance then proceeded to present
with marked ability and energy, on ;
high plane of principle, his reasons TO
favoring the election of Hancock. Som,
of them were new, and all were givcl
with force and power. We shall, as oc
casion may offer, refer to them and shoy
their insuificiency.
The meeting adjourned to conven
hereafter in the old office of the Cifto
/ House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30
LADIES will find II fine line Of Walk,
ing Slippers for 81 per pair, worth $l.75,
ut the New YORK SHOE STORE.
County Necs.
MADISON LAKE

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Haslip celebrat
cd their golden wedding ut their resi-
dcnce, July 22d. The groom being aged
II, and the bride II, both in compare,
tive good health. During the dizzy they
received many calls from friends and
visits from relatives, each one present,
ing the happy couple with some valued
token. After fully partaking of sum
ptuous dinner the happy pair enjoyed n
drive to Stony Point on Lake Madison
Mr.. Haslip is one of Minnesota's old
settlers, coming to Winona in 1865, and
in 1855 settling in lie Ray, Blue Earth
county, where he still resides.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

Our quiet little town witnessed quite
a lively scene last evening in the form
of a sociablc for the benefit of the NJ.
+. church. The entertainment was very
impressive, being short sketch on "the
Fall of Man." also II "Reminder of the
Deluge." 1t closed with bountiiul
supper, interspersed with apples, can
dies, nuts and lemonade. All parted in
good cheer for their happy homes, with
the promise of II rousing sociable for the
church after harvest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

The area sown to wheat is increased
2,G47 acres; oats, 2,270 acres: corn, B.,
100 acres; and sugar cane, 1913 acres
Last year from ten to twelve thousand
acres Of wheat were totally destroyed by
hail, which reduced the general average
Of the county to about y bushels; oats
90, and corn 30.
The amber syrup, made from cane
grown in this county, was 29,934 gal
Ions, or an average of 90 gallons pc
acre.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

In regard to the fact that it requires
no experts to set up and run the SAINT
PAUL Cord BINDER successfully, we re-,
fer the farmers of Blue Earth county tc
the following letter from Mr.. 4. ID
Francis
VERNON CENTER, Jnly ID, 1850.
MessrS. Ddcis d Dean, MankatO:
GENTS The ST. PAUL Cord BINDER
purchased of you, has been set up by IN!
son, Mortimer, and he is now working
it in a bad piece of barley. 1t is doing
well, and can see no necessity of an.
help from you at present.
Respectfully yours,
II. ID. FRANCIS.
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=IBLUE EARTH COUNTY. /:

Lying between the Mississippi and Missouri larger BODY of
fertile land with less waste than other country
Centrally located in this choice tract is BLUE EARTH CoUNTY
MNNEsoAwe watered well mbered and fertile az garden
TO person land cheaper to-day and in the
long at $50 per acre in Blue Earth County than 81
100 miles away from timber By the time tho settler
schools and bought rewood and timber until grow own
his land will have cost him more than $40 per
Blue Earth County raise wheat grow and cattle and
of the best counties for dairy purposes the
Mountains
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

THKRE are sad to be well.groundcd
complaints in reference TO the prices
paid for wheat in this city. Have the
millers and purchasers cOnspired against
the public interests 7 All the towns
around us are paying eight and nine
cents more than here. Something should
Sc Done before tho advent Of the new
crop. This business Is a mortal injury
70 the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

For the next 30 days ] will sell all light
weight suitings FOR COST Take
advantage of this sale, as you will never
get your clothes us cheap again. Re
member that l mean aohat / Adrertise
Thanking you for past favors, ! remain
Respectfully yours,
NJ. d. SIJNDT.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

THE Oh, OLD SToRY.-Sem Cram,
who left Garden City about four years
ago for Kansas, and who had taken up
two claims there in central Kansas, has
has been compelled to leave his claims
and give them up, being starved out by
lhe droulL which is destroying that
State. He has gone TO the Northern
part OF the State TO stay with his son
Frank, till he can get money enough Il
get back to Blue Earth county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30
ENiBROIDERIES.

Two Hundred new pieces just purchased from
theimporters for spring trade. beautiful IN
BRoIDERIEs, Dress Goods, Iurscis, Fancy Goods
sc. Cords of Wooden and staple Gn"d- Farm
viii hnd our large stock well adapted Ia their
wants We manu- fIcture Ladies' aud Gents gar
nlents Ia order In artistic style upon short not
ice. Carrying large stock bought for cash,
ENSURES tho purchaser low prices NJ
sign of the LlDGERWOOD'S
RED LION. MankGtO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

A PUBLIC FOUNTAIN. The City C"un'
Gil owe it To the convenience Of the pub
lie, for humanity's sake, I" establish
some Kind ofpuhlic fountain from the city
mains, say in front Of the City Hall
where man and beast coming 10 the city
could be refreshed Other cities attend
to this necessary comfort, and thous
ands of thirsty people would he thank
full if it was done here. Both man an,
beast would be blessed 10y such a loun
fnim
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

We propose II starving match" OF u
fat man and Il lean man. We suggest
&. Wise and f. L. Evans. We are will
ling Ia bet our money that Evans can
exist longer without eating than Wise
can. This is an era of science and We
want Ia establish basis of calculation
rs to the limit ofcndurancr between the
fat and the lean. This is highly impor
tant and We will report the result to the
SrItMrE MnnAlu.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

ANOTHER RoRRERY. The grocery
store of W. j. Martin, on South Front
street, was entered and robbed on Satur-
day night Of some money and some
goods. The thief entered Ivy breaking
"a glass in the window. 4 young man
10y the name at Samuel CaCklcr was sus
pcctcd and actually confessed IT. lie
was bound over to appear AT the District
Cnnri
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

TuE social life of our city is very
much broken up by the aquatic and
other attractions OF our Lakes. Al
Madison the boarding houses are all
full, and tents dot the grecnsward
Every season seems tn enhance the
charms oi Lake Madison rs summer
resort As We invented" that Lake we
take pleasure in its prosperity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30
Tho White Star MiII.

Dickerson Il Hall are now running
this well known mill, and are doing Il
good business. They have the facilities
for doing the best of work. Mr.. S. T
Hall is the superintendent, and give:
his personal attention to the making OF
flour. The brand is deservedly popular
and is better this year than ever. Fol
custom work this mill cant be cXccllcd
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30
The Hancock CIHU.

The Hancock Club claims member
ship of 20s in this city. At the last
meeting Ga executive committee was
appointed, consisting of James Shoe
maker, chairman; =. A. Foster and Geo
Copp. The Club will hereafter meet oi
each alternate Friday evening in thu
Clifton House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30
The Best Remedy L Ecer KneE Of;

JIG. Starkcy, prominent and influcn
tial citizen of Iowa City, says;T have
had the the Dyspepsia, and Liver Com
plant for several years, and have USED
every remedy | could here of, withou
any relief whatever, until | saw YOU
ShilOh's Vitalizcr advertised in our pap
er, and was persuaded to try it. an
happy to state that it has entirely curct
me. 1t is certainly the best remedy
ever knew Of" Price IS cts. Sold b,
n. WEBSTER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

Stick To MINNESOTA Sometime
since Mr.. John Nichol, Of I.yra, sold his
farm and went to Kansas. He looked
over the State of Kansas, which is as
dry rs Il parchcd pea on a hot skillet
lie sickcncd of the State. He has re
turned home. a wiser man, and purchas
cd lG0-acrc farm of Benz. +. Newman
in Lyra, paying $3.50 for the same
Stick Ia Blue Earth county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

One OF the finest stock and grain farms
in this county is II. p. Christensen's
farm three miles west of Lake Crystal,
comprising GAO acres, $40 under cultiva,
ton Us follows: 200 in wheat, and the
balance in oats, rye, barley and corn
good house, grove and garden, two wells
and other improvements. Will sell in
quarters, half or entire, on very accept
able terms, with or without crops. Mus
be sold within time mentioned, or il
will be relet for another year. He ha'
also other real estate In both county ant
city of Mankato, which will be sold OF
liberal terms. Call and see.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30
Agricultural Statistics Of BIue
Earth County.

From the return of the agricultural
statement which is transmitted to the
Commissioner of Statistics, we CLEAN the
following important facts relative To our
county
The total acreage of the county, as re.
turned by the assessor of 1880, is 149, 43G
an increase of 10, 1876 over 1870.
The following figures indicate the lead
| ing crODs of the two wears
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

DIR. HARRINGTON will break ground
for his new residence, on 81 street OPP.
posite ]. ii. Rays, this fall. lie will
get the building up and enclosed
and let it stand till Spring. When
completed it will be IN ornament T.
that part of tho city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

The IIor AT Cot. HoLLBRooK's.-Thc
young bloodS of the city paid their first
installmcnt on that lcap.yrar party, ON
Tuesday evening, at Col. Hollbrook 5,
AT Kasota. The attendance was large,
There was quite IN attendance from St
Peter also. All unite in saying that il
was one of the most charming parties OF
the season, and that Col. Hollbrook :
supper was one of the finest spreads
ever given in this valley. The Col. can
do that thing in n royal manner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The BEST SALNE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum, Fe'
yer Sores, letter, Chappcd Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all kinds of Skin
Eruptions. This Salvc is guaranteed tc
give pcaIcct satisfaction in every cascol
money refunded. Price, % cents pei
box. Forsalc by
SAMBORN IL WALZ.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30
10 rae Farmers Of Hue Earth ana
ddjOiHInO Counties:

There is very much said in regard tC
the working and the failure of tho
wood Irvine BIZ 'er in tho distant har,
vest fields, by p. whose success de
ponds in their M - TO convince the
farmers in advance of what they know
they can have no hope Of doing when in
the field in competition with the Wood
Irvine Binder. | will give the farmers
IN opportunity to sec for themselves, in
several different parts Of this county,
how the Wood Irvine Binder does lis
work, and NIL are INVITED to suspend
Judgement on mere stories OF interested
parties, until they see for themselves.
Doubling farmers, like Thomas, can see
and be convinced that the Wood Irvine
Binder is the greatest success yet offer.
ed to the American farmer.
Very respectfully,
JOHN +. MEAGIIER.
Since the above was published in the
ReeieT the Binder has been tried in
Rapidan AT &. n. Nelson's farm, and in
Lya on Henry Dycr's farm and will be
tried to-day in MapIcton, Tomorrow in
MPhcrson on Mathew Lynch's farm, and
on Saturday in Medic on Thron Hover
sons farm. Every one who has seen the
Binder work are more than pleased, and
the purchasers are perfectly satisfied and
happy.
THE WOOD TwINE BIsDER TRIUMPHANT.
Coon THUNDER, july z, 1880,
The undersigned have this day seen
the new Walter A. Wood Irvine Binder
work in Mr.. Henry Dycr's field in green
wheat and oats, and must say, that we
are very much pleased with it, that il
draws easy and binds tightly. II is no
use for other competing agents TO say
il will not work
ii. DYER,
II. A. WELLHMEyER,
+. RAsENORE,
II. SMITH,
II. u. FLANAGAN,
PETER PAsnIN,
b. J. MECKELKE.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

MANY of the ladies about the city are
Watching the result of DIR. Tanners fast
with great interest, rs they intend - re-
ducc their husbands to one meal a day
nj least. On wash days they will give
them water only. Are We on the eve of
a revolution in dictctiCs!
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30
HALL E. C0FF|N'S
Real Estate Column

100000 Gold imported in the last eight months
s275OoO0O of the precious metals produced from our own
mines in the last three years.
$S00,000,000 since 1871
Expectation of the precious metals permanently suspended
Recent discoveries of both Gold and Silver render It probable
that the production will be immensely increased
two.
S175O0OO00 added yearly to the circulating medium which
must find outlet Where will be Not new railroads.
they can't half up their net income in work.
This addition to the currency finally 90 into land and
buildings-the ultimate resort of capital.
Already large amounts running up millions have been in
vested by Colorado mine in Chicago Real Estate
Corporate enterprises fall bonds may repudiated stocks
rise and fall but Houses and Lands remain ANYTHING like
fair judgment cannot am when investing in Real Estate
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

THE Mankato Foundry, We are pleas
ed 10 state, Is crowded with work be
yond the capacity Of the establishment
More hands could find employment
there. This speaks we'll for the pros
perlty of our city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

THERE was nm alarm of fire on Mon
day evening, originating ut the Winon0
elevator. A spark from some source
had lodged on the roof, but the small
flame was quickly put out and no dam
are done.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

TuE city should never have released
that part Of the lcycr which is the end
of Walnut street. They should have
paid Mr. Mcagher for his interest in IT,
and projected the street ut It's full width
to the river. Railroad activity will soon
make a difference in that direction.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30
To Whom II May Concern.

Whereas, I John Lawson OF Duglass county,
Kansas, did obtain letteIs patent for my new Inn.
date August 20, 1871, and numbered lis,6is, and
whereas, parties have been found In the State OF
Minnesota, who have counterfeitted said wash
ing machine. This IL to notify all persons that
W. and Y. w. Morse, Of Mankato, Minnesota, are
my lawfully appointed general agents, with full
power to manu- factnre and SELL and to sell State,
county and township rights for the use and
manufacture Of my washer In oil unsold Terri.
tories And I authorize said W. and r. w.
Morse t. prosecute In my name, all infringers
upon my invention, to the full extent OF the
patent laws Of the United States. Given under
my hand this 10th day Of June, A. d. 1880.
JOHN LAWSON, Patentee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

A b. TODD, from Chicago, will open
about Sept. LIST first-class Millinery
Establishment, wholesale and retail, en-
bracing the best line of goods Of that
kind ever brought TO this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

ATTENTION, VOLUNTEERS, - There
will be meeting of the Garfield " Ar
thur Club at the club room over McCon
uell's store, this Friday evening at
p NJ Ell DAVIS, President
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

Mrs. J. II. LuNG entertained the Pres
byterian church society on last Thurs
day afternoon, at her new residence
with generous hospitality.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30
For Sale,

HENLEIN, of tho Philadelphia Cloth
ing House, desires to notify the public
that from and after this date, till the
10Th of september next, he will sell all
summer clothing at actual cost. Re
member this, and give us call at once,
we intend to clear out all our summer
clothing to make way for tho fall stock
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

at per cent. interest, borrower to pay
charges.
81. OSBORN,
Real Estate and Loan Agent. SAT-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

GOVERNOR PILL8BURY has appointed
the following State Board of Health
DIR. ID. w. Hand, st. Paul; DIR. &. n
Hewitt, Red Wing DIR. Vespasian Smith
Duluth; DIR. f. ]. Davis, Mankato; and
DIR. Charles Groveland, Vasa.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

c. ii. PIPER will give II barn dance
this week at the hne new barn now build
ing at his fathers farm, this side OF
Garden City. Can" knows how to
get those things up nice.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

A PHANTOM party was II notable event
ut the Nicollet House, 81. Peter, on last
Friday evening, which was attended by
quite number of our young gentlemen.
They brought back II good report, and
bTonOuhced il most charming evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30
WOOD TwINE BIsDER TRIUMPHANT
4 !uOfheI"s GrIcf,

The pride of II Mother, the life and
joy Ola home, are her children, hence
her grief when sickness enters and takes
them away. Take warming then, that
you are running terrible risk, il they
have a Cough, Croupc or Whoopine
Chough, which lead to Consumption, il
you do not attend to il ut once. SHI,
LOH'S CONSUMPTION CURE il
guaranteed to cure them. Price 10 cts.
80 cts. and 81. For lame Back, Side
or Chest, use Shiloh's Porous Plaster
Price % cents. Sold by N. WEBSTER
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

HENRY Foster believes the crop in
Mcpherson will average from fifteen to
eighteen bushels per acre this, in spite
Of the hail which struck them in that
vicinity in June.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

New Mill IN WOolscn,
Miner II Simons are getting the machin-
cry ready for new saw mill To be erect
ed in Belgrade township, at the outlet
of Emile creek, near the Minnesota riv-
er, ABOUT half way between this city and
St. Peter. The firm will put in a "a
horse engine, pair Of large circular
saws, and several small saws, besides
other minor machinery. The new mill
will start up in the fall. This mill will
be great accommodation to the people
of that part of Belgrade.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

DURING the absence of Rev. Mr.. Lit
tie, the Rev. Mr.. Whitney will preach
at 1890 A. NJ. at the Presbyterian
church. He will preach at the Baptist
church in the evening As usual.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

THE perfection OF all our cereal crops
has induced an unprecedented sale Of all
kinds Of farm machinery in the past
week. Farmers waited till the crop
was secure and then bought. Wise for
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

TmE PWLlir Spirit says that Miss May
Wolcbcn has brought suit againt the
Lake Crystal school district, for 800,
based upon breach of contract. She
claims contract Ia teach school nine
months, but was superseded after sin
months.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

THE PLAY OF THE DOIPHTNs.-Somc
OF our Seventh-day friends went out To
Lake Madison on the first day of the
week to wash and be clean. Most OF
them were our fat friends, who care
less for the Old Testament than they dc
for the New. NJ. j. Severance, j. C.
Wise, John F. Meugher and others, who
always take their weight on the hay
scales. tried the refreshing bath of the
limpid waters of Madison. 1t is salt
that the honest farmers there about
thought the lake had filled with porpois
cs, or young whales, and children came
from far and near to see the huge white
dolphins play in our unsalted sea.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

THERE will be a communion service
at the Presbyterian church on Sabbath
next, the Rev. Charles Little, of Dan
vile, H., officiating.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-07-30

The FREE PRESS Supplement this
week is full of fresh, original matter.
The FREE Press is not only read by
more people In this county than any
other paper ever printed in this valley
but furnishes the largest and most varied
amount of reading matter.