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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
HALL g. C0FFIN'S
Real Estate Column

S90,O0000O Gold imported in the last eight months
S27j,000"oo Of the precious metals produced own
mines in the last three
SSOO.O0OOOO since 1871.
Expectation Of the precious metals permanently suspended
Recent discoveries OF both Gold and Silver probable
that the production will be immensely increased in the
%7500000o added yearly to the circulating medium, which
find outlet Where will it be- Not railroads.
they cant half up their net income in work.
This addition to the currency must finally into land and
buillimgs-tlc ultimate resort of capital.
Already ar" amounts running up into millions have in
vested by Colorado mine in Chicago Real Estate.
Corporate enterprises may fail, bonds may be repudated stocks
and fall, but Houses Lands remain ANYTHING like
fair Judgment go ass when investing in Real Estate
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
THE FASHIONABLE 4
EEfkTEEIVfi

hope by this time it is well known
to my patrons and the public in general
that our establishment, with its new i'm.
provements is far superior to any in this
or neighboring cities, being depth of
100 feet, enables us to keep such an as
sortment as to please the laboring as
well as the fashionable man. Our stock
is now complete, it consists of an i'm
mcnsc assortment of dress and business
suits Of the very latest styles and de-
signs. Our latest styles of hats is also
large; furnishing goods in great variety !;
trunks, valiscs, umbrellas, &c. Never
before i'll our city, was there such Sc
lection in this line, and we propose to
keep it up so as no one can help but say
ing that the Star Clothing House is the
leading clothing firm in the city.
NJ IONGINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
A ChiId DroTned la the Maple
Rirer.

A man by the name of Root with his
wife and three children in a wagon de-
sired to cross the Maple river on Sun
day. The river was high, and he took
a measure of salty by trying the ford
first with horse. He found the ford
all right, and started with the team,
when a floating log struck the wagon
and carried it little down the stream.
70 get clear of the log he drove down
the stream and came Unexpectedly into
deep water, the wagon floating and the
log upsctting it the whole family be-
ing prccipitated into the water. Mr..
Root grabbed two children and his wife
clinging TO him he managed TO get to
shore, but the third child Il babe of four
months old, was missing. The child
was not found though search was made.
On Friday evening Albert Kennar,
found the child just below the Red
Jacket Mill on pile of drift wood.
The child was sent to its parents at
| once.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
TEACHERS DROPPING OUT OF
OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

Prof. Bochdolt goes out Of the Super
intcndency of the public schools into
the Normal School; George Fletcher
goes to St. Peter to engage in the sew
ing machine business; Miss Leona
Smith goes to st. Peter as teacher in
the high schools; Prof. Stewart goes to
st. Charles to the head of the public
schools. and Miss Emma Ingram goes
into the model department of the Nor
NAL School. Now what Is the solution
of all this9 Why do we loose our good
teachers one after another9 We do il
year after year. 1t is simply because
we do not pay adequate salaries for thu
talent employed. Gentlemen of tin
Board, put that in your pipes and smoke
| il at your leasure!
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
CITY 4EFAIIfS.

The grading and guttering OF Wash
ington Street from Front to Fourth, was
by the Council referred to the city Com
missioners for consideration and report.
They will probably report in favor of
the work, and then the council will call
for bids. The specifications for work
on Fifth and Cherry streets, are ready
for contractors inspection, and the job
is to be let ON the 23d inst. The work
at the new culvert at the driving park,
has been delayed by the rains, but is
nearly done.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
GO TO m. O. SUNDI's FOR YOUR
SPRING SUITS.

I have now on hand the largest and
best selected stock of foreign and do
mestic goods that can be found in the
city. In fact everything Belonging to
a frst-class tailoring establishment. A
late improvement has been made in the
art of cutting especially in pants) 80
perfect satisfaction will be given to the
old as well as the new customer. NO
MISREPRESENTATION OF GOODS.
My $50 suits are superior to any suits of
so called English goods sold for 1856.
N. O. SUNDT.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
An Honest Medicine Free of
Charge.

Of all medicines advertised to cure
any affection of the Throat, Chest or
Lungs, we know of none we can recon-
mend so highly as DIR. KINGS 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
as have already been effected by this
truly wonderful remedy. For Asthma
and Bronchitis it is a perfect specific,
curing the very worst cases in the short
est time possible. We say by all means
give it trial. 7rtat bottles free. Reg
ular size $1.00. For sale by
SAMBORN 81 WALL.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
BLUE EARTH COUNTY /

Lying hcwrcm the Mississippi and Missouri is larger body
fertile land with less waste than any other equal of this country
Centrally located in this choice BLUE EARTH CouNTY
MNNorAwcl watcrcI well tmcrc. and fertile a garden
To person of land is cheaper today and in the
long $40 per acre i'll Blue Earth County, than 81 So
per 100 miles away from timber BY the time the settler
these prs has made his roads and bridges churches and
schools, and bought rcwood and timber until he his
his land will have cost him more than $50 per
Blue Earth County raise wheat, grow cattle and
the best counties for dairy purposes Of the Allegheny
M
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
THE FOURTH AT WINHEBAGO
AGENCY.

At Winnebago Agency arrangements
have been made for a due observance of
the day. There will be a grand parade,
shooting match, and an Grafton. The
Andrews family will furnish music,
and p. A. Foster will deliver the address.
Should the weather prove favorable,
Mcpherson will have big day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

The CHEAPEST YET.-A new line oi
goods in the Auction Store next to the
Merchants Hotel is now being opened
line in clothing that beats all in prices
Their goods have to be sold by July
10Th, at all hazards. Complete suits Al
-, and coats at 25cts. 4. N. Togus il
the man.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
Meeting OTfhe Stockholders Of the
Central II. n CO,,lDHnu

p. NJ. Myers of Lacrosse, arrived in
this city on Tuesday, with pocket full
Of proxies, and elected the following
new Board of directors for the Central
road:
John W. Cary, of New York; John
b. DumOnt, n. Y; j. G. Easton, Chat.
field; Jcrmiah Millbank, N. Y; Alex
Mitchell, S. S. Merrill and Julius Wads,
worth, of milwaukee. This looks like
a milwaukee, Il St. Paul r. r. company
About 5000 out of 1000 shares of stock
were represented. Nothing was done
but to elect the Board.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
.MANKATo.I.

The city Makao is in the heart Of country rich in agcu
tura with large manufacturing enterprises
More wood and ties shipped from here than from any other city
in Southern Minnesota.
More stone, brick and lime shipped from here than from any
other city in Southern Minnesota.
The only place in Southern Minnesota that quarry
and burn brick and lime within the city limits
More railroads than any other city in Southern Minnesota
Will have not railroads this year and good pos
pccts of several more in the future.
The Capitalization of railroads in Nankato will
absorb blocks and by the
People who have money lying idle only drawing low
of would do we'll to consider whether they
prices for Real Estate which will pay them
richly in the future.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
Wen Done Sterling :

Sterling has supplied her schools
with home talent as teachers this sum
mer. That township has sent our from
its own sons and daughters, forty three
teachers in the last fifteen years. /,
there another township in the county
OF having q graded or high school tina
done as much
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

DRIVEN by the water, Ober's Sons
have been compelled to remove their en-.
tire stock of groceries for the present,
into No. IA, block IA, South Front st.
The Shaubut corner is being repaired,
when they will return to the corner.
Streeters's second hand furniture, for
the same cause, has removed to the S.
+. corner Front and Cherry streets.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
THE Osborne SCOOPS THE
FIELD.
AUSTIN, TEXAS, ADril 81. 1880.

This is to certify that we, the under
signed, have witnessed the working of
the Osborne Harvester and Binder, with
both wire and cord, on the farm of VIM.
Hcnnig, in very green oats. We can
state that the wire binder did its work
as well if not better than any we ever
saw work. In regard TO the cord, il was
Il complete Success; We cannot see how
it can he improved. 1t never misses a
bundle and binds tight, while loose
binding has been an objection to all
Others that we have seen work. We
chcCrlully recommend the Osborne Ilar-
vcstcr and binder to all farmers.
&. Nehring,
f. w. Hennig,
G. KEELING,
ii. II. Rusch,
Correspondent Texas Post,
ID. J. Mitchell,
q. Thiclc,
VIM. Pflugcr.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

THE German NJ. Z. Church Camp
meeting will be held near Sleepy Eye,
on the 18th OfJune. Rev. Z. Z. Schutee
Presiding Elder, and w. ii. Rolphiny
and Joseph Burger will attend from
MankatO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
A STR1NGE PEOPLE.

DO you know that there are strange
people in our community, we say
strange because they seem to prefer to
suffer and pass their days miserably,
made SO by Dyspepsia, and Liver Com
plant, Indigestion, Constipation and
General Debility, when Shiloh's Vitali-
Ger is guaranteed to cure them. Sold
by N. WEBSTER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

THE CENSUS. fear our enumera-
tors are skipping some persons, from
what we hear. The LIST ward returns
1,726. The 4th ward runs over 1000,
but not yet complete. They must be
very careful or they will miss many.
Any knowing themselves missed should
report the facts at once.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

THE Wheeler & Wilson sewing ma
chine business, under the superinten.
dance of w. ii. Wiswell, is thriving
most vigorously. He has more than
held his own in the battle. People still
give the Wheeler & Wilson the prefer
erance. 1t is fully protected by patents
and has no bogus imitators.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

The Fourth at AsslbOu.

The people of Amboy and vicinity
are going to celebrate the 4th, in great
style. There will be grand dinner
speaking, music, horse, foot and wheel
barrow races, and fantastic guards
There will be lively time in Amboy
that day. Everybody will be there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
CERESCO.

The late storm was very severe in
Ceresco. Mr.. Topiscas new frame
house, 16x24, was Utterly blown TO
pieces and strewn over the prairie. One
of his boys was pretty badly hurt
McAllen's school house was removed
from its foundations and the chimney
demolished. Mead's school house was
also moved from its foundations. Hall
the roof was blown off of DevOn's school
house. A farmer by the name of Herr
tage lost so sheep killed by falling
sheds. Fences and sheds fell in all di-
rdctions. Miles of fence is down.
The diphtheria is bad west of us in
Watonwan and Brown counties. James
Kelly, near the county line, buried
three children last week. The type Of
the disease is bad.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
ONE HUNDRED THOIS1ND
STRONG,

In the past few months there has been
more than 100000 bottles of Shiloh's
Cure sold. Out Of the vast number of
people who have used it, more than g.
900 cases Of Consumption have been
cured. All Coughs, Croupc, Asthma
and Bronchitis, yield at once, hence it
is that everybody speaks in its praise.
To those who have not used it, let us
say, if you have Cough, or your child
the Group, and you value life don't fail
to try it. For Lame Back, Side or Chest
use ShilOh's Porous Plaster. Sold by
your Druggist, N. WEBSTER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

II. HUMPHREY, Of Lake Crystal,
thinks he is u victim Of McHenry &
Moore, the barbed wire dcceivers. He
hired TO them Il twO-horsc rig which was
not returned on time, nor has lac heard
from the parties
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

Mr.. LocKEREY's splendid Marine
buck sheared eighteen pounds, being
the weight of the fleece for three sue
cessive years. The half-breed yearlings
and two year olds, sheared from six TO
ten mounds each.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

E. F. WILSON, Of Mcpherson, lost a
white pony mare from his stable, the
same, as he thinks, being stolen. He is
in search of the alleged thief and offers
q reward for the horse.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

THE Strawberry and ice cream festi-
val, held on Friday night last by the
ladies of the Presbyterian church was
largely attended, and Melted the socie-
Nv about fifty dollars.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

New ROOF ON THE COURT HOUSE,
The County Commissioners have let the
contract of putting new iron roof on
the Court House, 20 Nick Weis. 1t
will be painted three coats. 1t is be-
lieved that it will stand wind better
than tin, and equally as durable. The
contract is 80 per square.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

THAT PREDICTIoN.-Thc 18th has
come and gone, and the timid, credulous
people have learned another lesson in
prophetic nonsense. Those who dug
holes in the earth for protection from
the cyclone, can hang up the holes for
another occasion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
Seu schooI superintendent.

Prof. Mr.. +. Gorric, Of saltwater, has
been rendered the position Of Superin-
tendent of our schools. He bears a
most excellent reputation as Il teacher,
and we trust he may accept.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

THE Normal School building is now
being repaired. A sufficient number of
workmen have been engaged. The
new plan of roof has been received
from st. Paul, and the design will be
carried out by j. A. James, who will
superintend the work. Fifteen men
have been at work and more will be on
next week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

The German NJ. Z. Church OF the
MankatO District, have bought large
tent at the price Of $240, Coz camp
meeting purposes for said District. 1t
will be used this week at Sleepy Eve.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

The ladies of the Baptist Church
gave Il frst-class festival on Tuesday
evening. Things were elegant and served
nicely. They melted about $40.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

We heard good kind hearted old
lady offer Brother Wise her white gown
for an ascension robe, on the 18th. lie
modestly declined, on the ground that
il WAS not large enough.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

WE have speedy and positive cure,
for Cartarrh, Diphtheria, Cankcr Mouth,
and Headache, in Shiloh's Catarrh Rem
cdy. A nasal injector free with each
bottle Use it if you desire health, and
sweet breath. Price so cents. Sold by
N. WEBSTER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

THE BICYCLE.-This "silent horse
has been introduced by Samborn i
Wall, who have II specimen which de.
lights the boys. The daily practice
takes place on the third floor of the City
Hall, where the performance of riding
the wheel can be seen. If the city faith
ers don't drive the boys out, as they did
the Board of Trade, you can any day
see the sport.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

THEY had things lively at the Catho-
lie College. The storm took off the tin
roof, but the congregation worked by
relays of 40, all night long during the
rains, and saved the interior of the
building from danger. They did nobly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

Two Hundred new pieces just purchased from
The importers for spring trade. Beautiful I'm
bRmDERIEs Dress Goods, Corscts, Fancy Goods
&c. Cords Of Wooden and staple Goods. Farm
ere and people generally Of Southern Minnesota
viii nnd our large stock we'll adapted Ia their
sants. We manufacture Ladies' and Gents gar
mentr To order In artistic style upon short not
Ice. Carrying large stock bought for cash,
insures the purchaser low prices al
Sign Of the LlDGERWOOD'S
HED LION. Manksto.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
MtnneOp0 Camp Meeting.

The first service at the meeting will
be held on Wednesday evening June
23rd. We are authorized to state that
there will be no huxtering allowed on
the grounds, nor will any boarding tent
be proyided.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
Blue EARTH COUNTY AGRI-
CULTURAL SOCIETY.

The meeting of the Blue Earth coun-
ty Agricultural Society adjourned to
meet at Frascr's Hall, in Garden City,
on June Gath, ut p. III. on account OF
bad wheather. All are invited to at
tend.
S. F. SHAW,
Secretary
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

THE remaining trees are all in mourn
ing, with their broken branches hang,
ing shriveled and dead.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

MINNEoPA Falls are now in splendid
condition for sight seers. 1t is in all
respects d first-class waterfall.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

A GOOD mother and II convenient slip
per should have done the business for
the idiots who were looking for storm
YESTERDAY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

FIRE!-There was an alarm of fire at
3 Il. H., OH Wednesday, which was oc-
casioncd by the house of Wilbur Coffin,
on 81 street, catching fire. Superior
Hose Co. No. 3, was promptly on hand,
and the flames were soon put out. The
kitchen was burned and part of the roof.
=. Miller and family, were living in the
building, and escaped in their night
clothes. The loss was about $500, and
the building was insured.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

On Wednesday morning, Mr.. M
Schultz, of Garden City, started fol
Mankato with large hog in box in
the back end of his wagon. When near
Tenn Pugh's place, the hog tried to get
out and burst off the top boards Of his
box, soaring the horses, and Schultz in
trying to keep the hog down, lost his
lines and the team ran away. Parties
who saw it say that the mud was thrown
in clouds and it was hard to tell which
was on top most of the time. The horses
ran in the mud until exhausted and
stopped, and Mr.. Shultz came out of the
race victorious, and still holding on to
his hog.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

Mr.. A. CUMMINGS, Sheriff of Fari-
bault county, and his jailor, A. l.. Gran
dali, passed through the city last Tues
day having in charge one A. c. Cham
berlin, who they were taking to Still
water to serve ten months sentence
imposed by Judge Dickinson, at late
session of court in that county for horse
stealing. The young man confessed
his guilt, and having previously borne
n good character and this his first oilensc
accounts for the light sentence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

BEFoRE purchasing watch call at
WIsER,s 1cwclry Store and see the Ladd
filled case. They are beautiful in finish
and none better.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

EVERY tin roof in the city needed
mending after the storm
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

SO much Wet the children are in
danger of getting weh-footed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

"MBNEAPoLIs BELLE" : cent Cigar.
al the Model Drug Store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

A DRY spell Of one day is about all
We can hope for these days
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

THE pound has got into business. The
boys are driving buffalo fish into il.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

HURD * MORRISON, tried the virtues
of steam pump on the flooded cellar
of Fred Kron last week. Ii did good
work
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

WE have chimney sweep in town.
who stands on top of a chimney and
sings songs with q good strong voice.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

The Minnesota river is higher than
II has been for many wears.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
Ifh % ARD carers.

A caucus ofthc 4Ih, Ward Republican. will be
held 81 W. Brebrs building on Tuesday June
S2nd lSSO for the purpo-c of elccling delegates
10 the county convention To he held nn June
2Ith Polls will be open from , O'clock TO o.
y clock =. N.
WM. THOMAS.
GEO. 7 BARR,
X. W BEEBE.
Ilh Ward Committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
HOMEOPdTIC REMEDIES.

Fifteen cent Walls, and Mccormack
Bros. Family Guide Chart, can now be
had ut the Drug Store of +. J. Seger.
strom, MankatO MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18
MARRIED.

SARGENT -HAYCRAFT-On Monday, June
7th. by Rev. X. A. Oiapp, at his residence in ST
James, RANDALL SARGENT Of FieldOn, Walton
wan county, and Miss NELLIE HAYcRAFT, Of
Lincoln, Blue Earth county
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

LOREN Bros Perfumes at the Model
Drug Store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1880-06-18

THE Board Of Trade still meet in the
FREE Press counting room.