The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-05

mcnt of the loOkcrs-on.
The adage that "a merciful man is
mcrciful to his beast" is grossly ignored
by few who drive their poor, jaded
horses at high speed when the Their.
mometer is up among the ninetics.
We learn that young man, IN adopt
ed son Of Stephen Murphy, at Winnie
bago Agency, was bitten by rattle
snake the other day, and died from the
consequences Of the bite.
At the close of business last Saturday,
the state treasurer had ON hand bal
ance of 100000, being the largest
balance any treasurer Of the state ever
held before.
An eaterprising fellow in Indianapolis
is using the water there to fatten calves
and hogs with. A moral without tale
for our health loving people who use
the river water Tor drinking purposes.
Capt. Il. p. Gerc and his estimablc
lady have the sincere commiscration of
their many friends in this city at the
loss of their twin babies, 10 months old,
by whooping cough and other compile
cations.
We have received information from
the Madison Square Theatre Company,
Of New York, that they will, ut some
time during the present season, render
that favorite play, Hazel Kirke," in
this city.
Judge Mead has secured for John
Krieger, of this city, a pension at the
rate OF 81 per month since Sept. Doth,
1863, which amounts to nearly 81 300.
Mr.. Krieger was member of company
II. 18th U. s. regulars.
Two weeks of beautiful harvest
weather have about completed the grain
cutting for 1881. Now comes the stack.
my and threshing and fall blowing,
always something to keep the farmer
busy.
The express office in this city was
appropriately draped with mourning
this morning in respect for the memory
of the death Of W. G. Fargo, president
Of the American Express Company OF
Al, JT,.tal 0toknc
Who are the gentlemen composing
our County Central Committee 2 1t is
high time to call convention to nomi.
nate delegates to the state convention
which will convene the first of next
month.
Col. King, the irrepressible head Of
the Minneapolis fair, announces that a
monster balloon under the control of
Prof. King of New York, will ascend
from the fair grounds at Minneapolis
Sept. on its journey to New York.
The Window Reporter says that the
first load of the new fax-sced was
brought in on the Both of July by Il. S.
Brown, of Springfield, and sold to John
Hutton at 80 cents per bushel. It
weighed 81 lbs.
Mr.. George r. Beals, proprietor Of
the city express, has cards hung in the
front windows of the buildings along
Front street, so that by turning them
face out any one can signify that they
want his services.
The closing exercises Of Miss Nellie
Herrimann's school took place on Sa-
turday, July %, in Myrna, District No.
SO, on which occasion she was presented
with a beautiful album as token of
esteem, which was duly appreciated by
the teacher.
As will be noticed by reading the real
estate transfers this week there have been
several important transactions, among
which is the buying Of the first mortgage
on tho Shaubut block by the 1st Natl
Bank, and the selling of several lots to
the railroad company.
Isidor Longini leaves to morrow morn
ing for the East, and expects to return
about September LIST when an immense
stock of fall and winter goods will be
displayed. During his absence the boys
will sell goods regardless of cost, to
make room for the new stock. ;
The committee appointed to investi-
gate the propriety of allowing the North
western railroad company right of way
across Willow street to Mather's brick
yard, reported against such action and
their report was adopted by the council
DIR. Jacoby departed Wednesday
morning for Minneapolis. He took his
team, and will be gone about ten days
when he will return for his family and
make Minneapolis his future home. We
, are sorry to lose the Doctor, but what il
: our loss is anothcr's gain.
In one hour Wednesday night, thu
laborers who are building the extension
of the Milwaukee road, took up section
of the big bridge and completed the
railroad track across the bridge. Only
one team was detained from crossing
while the repairs were being made.
During the absence Of Rev. c. w
Savidge, services will be held every Sab
bath morning in the M. E. church. Mex
Sabbath, Rev. Mr.. Arnold, of st. Peter
will preach. Prayer meetings ever.
0 Sabbath evening in the lecture room a
N o'clock, led by Mr.. Hawley.
a The Board of Education met Wednes
day evening and elected Miss Ami
+ NJ. Wells, of Sterling, Miss Anna L. Ken
dali of Brockton, Mass, and Miss Mar
J, s. Howe, Antwerp, N. Y, as additions
teachers to the number previously elect
ed and mentioned in another column.
q The son of Mr.. Van Patten, of Bel
grade, who was advertised as lost Jul
18th, was traced to within two miles @
:. this city, and yesterday the boys grand
!: father placed a description of the DO
IS in the hands of our chief of police
assist him in search for the lost one.
:, Another tally for West Mankato,
=. 1O-pound boy, at the house of Mr.. Girl
Owen. This being the first flower
blossom in Grf's garden of connubi'
~ bliss, lie now regards canary bird
house. plants. aauariums and all til,