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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

The Germania band will accept the
thanks of the FREE Press for sere-
made Tuesday afternoon. The boys
were out in full marching order and
made The winter air resonant with sweet
music. They properly appreciated
Washington's birthday by giving a
grand ball the same evening, a! which
was a gOodly crowd, and all of whom
speak in the highest terms of the man
agement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

Hasn't this extraordinary winter
practically demonstrated one thing if
nothing more, and that is the idea of
getting along without great many
luxurics not absolutely needed, that
have been purchased in former wears.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

Last week we stated that we under
stood Charley Sloctm of Blue Earth
City, had been closed out, but We have
learned from authentic sources that il
is not so, nor likely to he, and that he
yet remains king of his territory.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

The people of Mapleton gave dona-
ton last Wednesday evening for the
benefit of Rev. j. Crimson. of the Meth
odist chuich. The net receipts were
so. The young people. headed by
Miss Sarah QUINN, presented Mrs. Gin.
son with II new dress valued ut $1,000.
Mrs. Plymat Individually made the
lady IA present, also.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

you want to cast your eyes on an
extra fine line of stoves and tinware,
just step in Mt Davis L. Deans hardware
store. This is the firm that abdicatcd
recently in favor of Cash and no
Credit" and it does not seem to affect
their trade in the least,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

a. meeting of the board of dircc-
tors Of the Mankato Mutual Building
and Loan Association. held February
10th, il was decided to hold the books
open till the first of March, for sub
scrip,ions for stock. Stock may be
subscribed of III. c. Akcrs, treasurer. at
Meaghers or the undersigned at the oil
mill. Parties who have subscribed are
requested to call and pay the first in
staIlment on their stock. The next
meeting of the association will be held
in the board of trade rooms, Saturday
evening, March 9Th, at which the second
installmcnt on stock will be paid.
G. F. PIPER, Secretary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

Last Friday as Conductor Keller WAS
coming to this city. a big two listed
theft stole his neck scarf, but he was
observed by Mr.. Flint of Winona, who
constituted himself u committee of one
to obtain the stolen article. He walked
boldly up to the big fellow and dcnan'
ded the scarf, but he was grutfly told,
''to the rink wild yer nonsense" Flint
persistently renewed his demand and
finally pulled out little pop-gun and
said tina, he WAS detective and wanted
that scarf or else he would bore Il hole
through him. AT this the thief wilted
as quick as n young cabbage plant
under hot sun. and pulled out the
scarf from under his vest. and said "Ah
me foine mon, was just playin Il
Joke" so Jack got his scarf.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

February came in on Tuesday this
year and so does March.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

John Samson of Nicollet county, tried
To kindlc his fire with Kerosene last
Monday morning. He succeeded in
doing so and also in setting his house
and himself on fire. He escaped. His
house escaped in smoke. \" insurance.
Loss, =. 900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

DIR. G.. w. T. Wright, of Lake City;
Prof l.. &. Lord. of st. Peter, and
Prof. w. w. Keysor, of Austin, com
prising the State Examining Board of
Normal Schools, were in the city the
past week examining the school at this
place.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

The faithful old black stced that has
become familiar to ali, in transporting
the express about town these many
years. was sold last Saturday to party
in the town of Mapleton.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24


Loan Association last Wednesday night
NJ. G. Willard was elected attorney and
F. q. Piper secretary in place of c. A.
Chapman resigned. Salary 500 per
year.
West Mankato people are enjoying
themselves immensely this winter at n
debating society that meets every Satur-
day night Last Saturday the question
was: (Which done the most harm,
War or Intemperance.
Hasn't this extraordinary winter
practically demonstrated one thing if
nothing more, and that is the idea of
getting along without great many
luxurics not absolutely needed, that
have been purchased in former years.
Last week we stated that we under
stood Charley Sloclm of Blue Earth
City, had been closed out, but We have
learned from authentic sources that il
is not SO, nor likely to he, and that he
yet remains king of his territory.
Ii you want to cast your eyes on an
extra fine line of stoves and tinware,
just step in ut Davis L. Deans hardware
store. This is the firm that abdicatcd
recently in favor of Cash and no
Credit" and it does not seem to affect
their trade in the least.
DIR. G. W. T. Wright, of Lake City
Prof l.. &. Lord. of st. Peter, and
Prof. w. w. Keysor, of Austin, com
prising the State Examining Board of
Normal Schools, were in the city the
past week examining the school AT this
place.
John Samson of Nicolet county, tried
10 kindlc his fire with Kerosene last
Monday morning. He succeeded in
doing so and also in setting his house
and himself on fire. He escaped. His
house escaped in smoke No insurance.
Loss, 81 900.
Representative Burger. from this
county offered resolution in the House
to fire 81 guns at sunrise on Washing
tons birthday, hut the soions thinking
that was concentrating to far back,
sat down upon it and thus saved the
powder.
To ease the mind of the saltwater
IcSs'Hger, we would say that the jail
authorities here will unfold their
knowledge OF that woman Wcisher
matter when the proper time comes,and
in the meantime they deny any compii-
CITY in the matter.
The regular monthly covenant meet
ing OF the Baptist church will be held
this Thursday evening. Rev. w. Whit
ney will bc present, and will also preach
al tllS CnuItu next Ntbbttli UltlHiHS
and evening.
$. L. Withereli and ID. II. Reeder. of
Clyde, Dakota. have been visiting
friends at Eagle Lake, for few days.
but will return To Dakota about March
first
Farmers from Eagle Lake way, com
plain bitterly of transient wood team
sters depositing loads of manure on the
hill above the oil mill which damages
the road greatly.
The faithful old black stced that has
become familiar to ali, in transporting
the express about town these many
years. was sold last Saturday to IA party
in the town of Mapleton.
Monday was such Il pleasant day that
large numbers of our people took adj
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

The regular monthly covenant meet
ing OF the Baptist church will be held
this Thursday evening. Rev. w. Whit
ney will bc present, and will also preach
at this church next sabbath morning
and evening"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

s. L. Withercli and ID. III. Reeder. of
Clyde, Dakota. have been visiting
friends at Eagle Lake, for few days.
but will return To Dakota about March
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

Farmers from Eagle Lake way, com
plain bitterly of transient wood team
sters depositing loads of manure on the
hill above the oil mill which damages
IL,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-02-24

Jan. I, 1881.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-07-16
To the Patrons of Husbandrv !.

Many OF you are aware that eight years
ago was appointed by the State Grange
OF Mississippi lis Agent at Mobile. I en-
tered Immediately on the discharge of nv
duties, gave bond to the Executive Com
mlttee, and reported regularly. At the
last session of the Mississippi State Grange
that body concluded that as it, the State
Orange, did not sell cotton and other farm
products nor buy supplies, it did not need
an Agent, but as Patrons of Husbandrv
did sell cotton and other farm products and
did buy supplies, that they did need an
agent, therefore it recommended me and
my house to all Patrons of Husbandry.
Whether deserved this recommendation
not, leave for others to say but know
that have lobored hard to deserve it the
asst eight eight years. In serving YOU now.
give you the benefit of my experience for
eight years. / find that am particularly
useful to cooperative stores NV arrange
ments enable me to buy all goods in any
quantity at wholesale prices, therefore the
stores can order from me in any quantity
as they need, and thus be enabled TO run
their business with small capital l and
my house are ALWAYS at your service.
Fraterna!lv, B. F. FITZPATRICK.
Mobile, Ala. July II, 1881
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-07-16
To the Subordinate Oranges i'm
Florida

The Masters and Secretaries of the
Subordinate Oranges in Florida are earn
estly requested to make up as early as
possible their returns to the Secretary of
the Florida State Grange, R. F. Rogers,
Little River, Florida
This is important, and Oranges will
please not neglect such important duty.
Bros. P. H. Campbell, Acron, and T.
w, Matchett, Dunedin, Fla, are hereby
appointed Deputies in this State
Why is it that some of our Oranges are
f1ourishing and others languishing? Look
to your interests. Brother Changers. The
hard work of putting the Order on a per-
manent footing is over-the ground is
cleared, fences made, land broken and our
crop planted, and it is now for us to cult
vate what we have sown: we will be re-
war ed in proportion to our labors. NY
Subordinate Grange has members in it
who have grown independent as far as
this world is concerned, who, when they
entered the Order, was poor, needy and
dependent; they have become indeDend-
ent by living up to the teachings of the
Grange; they never miss meeting; they
are my neighbors. They are what want
to see every farmer in the land To attend
your Grange and live up to its teachings
is to become independent. Will you do it?
Monopolies are growing up around us
and in our midst, and unless the farmers
are organized they are powerless and their
homes sooner or later must pass forever
out of their hands into the possession of
syndicateS, railroad magnates, etc.
Every class is thoroughly organized ex-
cept the farmer. How long will they re-
main out of the Order? how long will
they allow the profits earned by the hands
of their children and themselves go into
the possession of others? If the farmers
of the South do not organize. become edu-
Gated to their true interests, it is only
matter of time for every farmer, white and
black, to have master Thousands have
master now, they have no more control
of the produce they and their children
make, under the heat of a summers sun,
than did the slave before the war. | have
seen farmer selling his cotton to a mer-
chant. when another merchant scented
him uP and made him put it back into the
wagon and carry it to his store. Where
is our manhood going to when this is the
case?
When Patrons engage in the mercantile
business they ought to adhere as near as
possible 10 our cooperation, then they
would still be benefited BY the Order and
feel an interest in its success; besides they
would succeed in business where others
fail
See that our Grange paper, THE PA
IRON, is circulated in your neighborhood
Send to w. II. Wilson & Co, Lake
City, Florida, for prices of Patrons of
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-07-16
Lamar County.

Editor Patron. We have reor-
gained Millport Grange, No. 4, af-
ter a sleep of two years. and are
regular at work, and from the pres
ent outlook we are promised boom,
as they are t1ocking to us in numbers
from other dormant Oranges. l
herewith send you a list of eleven
subscribers for THE PATRON.
have just examined the plan of CO.
operation mapped out by our Wor-
thy Secretary Of the State Grange,
and think it all right except the pro-
position to allow a vote for each
share held in it, which reminds me
of the idea advanced by DR.. Frank
lin on property qualifications,
which was: suppose man owned
a donkey worth $500, and $500
worth of property entitled him to
vote, which was it, the man or the
donkey, that voted? That vote given
by shares over one man would be
cast by that last erected spirit that
tell from heaven whose name of old
was-Mammon. Fraternally,
H. B. GoURLEY.
Luxapalilah, July II.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-07-16

and it would be simply impossible Z,
convince the people of the Sonth, mar.
ticularly those who partook of the ee
fects of his cruelties, that Genere,
Sherman did not rival the Duke os
Alva or the German woman-wbipne,
Haynau. What Mrs. Lowell has writ.
ten is from her own observation. and
she, in abiding to the statement Of
General Sherman that a fen houses ,uers
still standing when he entered Colum-
bia, gives to it the most direct contra.
diction by saying: "When General
Sherman entered that city, and for
many hours after, Columbia was as
entire as Washington, or Boston, or
Philadelphia are to-day" General Sher,
man may put his sword against that
of General Hampton or President Da-
Wis, but he cannot hope to support his
evasions and contradictions when met
by the testimony OF this pure and
truthful lady.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-07-16
Is the Grange a Necessity?

Edft0r Patron: Many farmers stop to
ask the above question, many come to a
| negative conclusion and move along con-
tentedly in the old ruts. "The masses
| move along slowly, "-some constitution
| ally opposed to moving at all, but are car
| ried along with the current. The great
| want of the age is thought The masses
| fail to think for themselves, but rather
look to the few to think for them, hence
the ills and expressions that we are bear
ing. The few that do the thinking and
| consequently the leading too often have
selfish aims in view and work for their at
tainment irrespective of public good. But
| dig-ess. Is the Grange a necessity? A
great many thinking farmers believe it is.
| Monopoly says it's hoax-it's delusion.
The Improbable sweat Of the laborer de-
clares it is. The groaning Golfers of the
| moneyed few affirm that the Grange and
its teachings are impositions on justice and
| personal rights. The empty wallets of the
| wealth producers swear that the Grange is
| essential to their preservation. The Van
derbilts, the Goulds, ETC., say we are pre-
venting development and internal i'm
provements, our teachings carried out
will blockade commerce and stop up the
great arteries of trade. J. S. Black, Sec
rotary Window, Senator David Davis, Ell
al, tell us that this pretense of improve
ment is but the precursor of further op-
presSion,-a new move on the board to
pocket the wealth produced by the farmer.
The II per cent. profits of the railroads OF
the country and the 3 per cent. profits OF
the laboring classes present picture that
may be studied with profit by all. When
we consider that in less than 20 years
$36I 100000 have been made on an invest
ment of $I2 100000, well might it be ask
ed, ''How did they get it," Let the unre-
munerative labor of the country answer.
Again / ask, is the Grange a necessity
The intelligence of the laboring class;
the great drops of blood, as it were, of the
bone and sinew of the country; the ad
vanced thinkers of the day; the corruption
in politics every where, all,-all unite in
declaring the Grange necessity.
Then shall the farmers sit idly by and
refuse to move? are they yet unsr spicious
of the Trojan Horse?
The sooner we appreciate the situation
the better will it be for ourselves and pos
terity. We "grapple with giant whose
forces are we'll drilled; we are as yet but
"raw MALTA"
But we champion the cause of justice
and equal rights, of equally distributed
profits and burdens Justice may languish
for while and truth be crushed to the
earth, but it will rise again.
The Grange is a necessity and is doing
its appointed work,-a noble work, too,
that is being recognized by the unbiased
of other professions.
We need aggressive Changers who can
and will proclaim their teachings from the
house tops as well as in private. Mem
bers who are not only Changers in their
halls, among their brethren, but anv and
every where, amid strangers and enemies.
Fraternally, II. N. 9. BENTLY.
CAROLS Prairie, Texas, July s.
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-07-16
LAFAYETTE EDMnfy.

Editor Patron: While it is a funda-
mental principle of our Order and one
essential element TO success if we deserve
to accomplish any of the objects for which
our Order was Instituted it must be
through the fundamentally of true CO.
operation, in any and every effort for the
advancement made by the people in ex-
erting wholesome influences in political
elections and in the legislature of the
country as well as to cooperate for finan-
cial benefits. 1t is this kind of co-opera-
ton that will enable US to reach proper
representation in our State Legislatures
and in the halls of Congress and the Sen
ate of the United States.
The Grange can not too deeply impress
upon the minds of every member the great
Importance of thoroughly studying CO.
operation in all its details and close
practice of the same in every effort to ad-
vance our organization and in protecting
our interest. Cooperation in its true
sense is not confined to business principles
alone; it is so comprehensive and applica-
BILE that its Importance can not be ignored
nor its use dispensed with in any part Of
our work. AS an organization then let
us intelligently cooperate, even in mat
tiers of politics it is essential to success to
cooperate. By such wise application OF
force many victories have been won on
the battle field by armies less in number.
The necessities of the times demand an
organization of the farmers. The politi-
cal condition of affairs in this country in
vites the formation of just such views and
advancing just such measures as are held
and advocated III the Grange; and the
political animosities and partisan preiu-
dices which every few years tear open
afresh the wounds not yet healed am array
in hostile parties the great sections of our
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-07-16
Nebraska Farmers Alliance.
Spirit OF Kansas

IL Va ANollooo'
The growth of the farmers alli-
ance in Nebraska since the organi-
cation in January last, has been
most encouraging to the projectors.
The chartered subordinate alliances
in Nebraska number at present 243,
and the organization adds new
strength every day. The farmers
of that State apparently begin to
realize the necessity for strong,
harmonious organization of their
resources, which shall be able to
cope with the ever increasing power
of monopolies and the infdelity of
political rings.
The circular issued from the Sec
retary's office in June, earnestly re-
commends that members be united
in their efforts at primaries and else
where to secure the nomination not
only of members of the alliance, but
men who are honest, reliable and
efficient, and truly says that the cleo
ton of incapable or dishonest men
will cause a disastrous reaction. If
this can be done and the people be
made to realize the justice and sim
cerity Of the demands, great good
will result, but designing and un-
scrupulous politicians are so pro-
fuse with their smooth words and
deceptive promises that unceasing
vigilance is necessary to guard
against their willy Vaccinations. But
the farmers of Nebraska are taking
the right course to better their con,
dition, and strict and unfagging
adherence to the principles of JUS
tice, together with loyal allegiance
to the organization SO long as it EN-
bodies the principles they are work
ing for, must surely crown them
with victory. The farmers of Kan
sas ought to profit by the example
of their neighbors across the line,
and make their wants and their
power felt ito the farthest corner
of the State.
The circular mentioned above
closes with the following words,
which we heartily endorse: 1.-THE
prominent place which our move
ment has assumed in the public eye,
and the power which it may yield
in the near future, imposes cores
ponding obligations upon its men,
bers. Therefore, while we press
forward with renewed zeal in our
just cause, let us sacredly regard the
just interests of all classes of our cit
liens. While demanding that the
extortions of monopoly shall cease,
that monopolies as such shall no
longer exist, let us not forget the sa-
cred rights of property. While la
boring for reform, let US remember
that our principles must gain the
sanction of an enlightened public
opinion, before they can secure the
force of law"
The patron of husbandry. (Columbus, Miss.) 1875-1883, 1881-07-16
TEXAS.
District Lecturers and COu.-
Ommffteemen.


Worthy Master Rose has made the fol
lowing appointments Of District Lecturers
and County Committeeman
CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT LECTURERS.
Second Dfstrict-A. d. Wallace, kel'
leyville. Marion county.
Fifth Distyict-J. R. Fuller, Bolton,
Bell county.
Fitfh Distyict-R. NJ. Sanders, Gid
qings, Lee county.
.SisM Distyics--H. c. Thompson, Prai-
rie Lea, Caldwell county.
COUNTY coMMITTERMEN.
O, 6. West, Whitesho-o. Cooke county.
Asa Weems, Quitman, Wood county!
H. J. Casey Burkville, Newton county.
Allen Lowery, Montgomery, Montgomery
county.
w. e. Duncan, Brentwood, Brown co.
Frank T. Ramsey, Mahomet, Burnet co.
J. W. Kennedy, Paige, Bastrop county.
A. F. league. Giddings, Lee county.
T. A. Pritchard, Angus, Navarro county.
R. e. Steel, Cotton Gin, Freestone co.
g. w. Everett, Bonner, Freestone county.
F. B. Odom, Fairfield, Freestone county.
W. E. Staples, Sherman, Grayson co.
J. NJ Collins Farrnin gtOn, Grayson county.
B. Cobb, Cannon, Grdyson county.
H. NJ. Daugherty, Prairie Lea, Caldwell 60.
J. B. Whittenburg, Lockhart, Caldwell co.
B. T. Palmer, Lockhart, Caldwell co.
II. Fike, Carthage, Pamela county.
z. B. John, CoIthorp, Houston county.
A. N. Kerr, Mesquite, Dallas county
t. C. Holt, Walker Station, Red River CO.
A. G. Anderson, Ashland, Hunt county.
T. S. Woodward, Merrilltown, Travis co.
John W. Waltman, Jewett, Leon county.
J. B. Long, Rusk, Cherokee county.
W. P, Miles, Thorndale, Milan county.
JIM. Fitzgerald and J. NJ Grubbs, Jeffer-
son, Marion county.
James N. Simmons, Lanier, Cass county.
James R. Rogers, Melissa, I. c. Boon, Nc
Kinney, and r. S. Sneed, Allen, Collin county.
Elem. Moore, West Point, Fayette county.
A. w. Murray, Lone Grove, Llano county.
Il. j. Gooch, Anderson, Grimes county.
R. A. Brooks, Alum Creek, Bastrop county.
D. B. Harris, Magnolia, Jasper county.
J. W. Spekerd, Egypt, Kaufman county.
VIM. McEnnis and NJ. H. McChristian, Pa
ris, Lamar county.
W. S. Packard, Wcatherford, Parker county
E. n. May, West Falls, Falls county.
j. D. Christian, Gober, Fannin county.
H. g. Bentley and II. C. Dial, Sulphur
Springs, Hopkins county.
J. T. Corcoran, Duck Creek, Dallas county.
DIR. W. A. Smith, HallvlIe, Harrison co.
W M. Blalock and A. A. Mantius, Marshall,
Harrison county.
A. NJ, Kellar, Birdsdale, Bell county.
C. AsColeman, Palo Alto, Bell county.
B. e. Ship Oenavile, Bell county.
John M. Carson, Red Oak, Ellis county.
John A. Forbes, Florence, Williamson CO.
Robert Hanna, Old Round Rock,
William Erwin, Paris. Lamar county.
W. W. Sayler and S. F. McBurney, Tampa
sas, Lampasas county.
G. W. Martin, Rockwell, Rockwell county