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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
Our Merchants.

Taking them rs class, the business
men of Mankato are representative men,
possessing vigor, ability and shrewdness
in their respective trades. They are
mostly young men, fully impressed
with the belief that knowledge is power,
and consequently strive to obtain ii
thorough knowledge Of their business
Probably there is no place in the State,
similar in size TO this, whose merchants
carry as good Il display Sf goods as arc
in this city. The stocks are not only
great in quantity but arc No. in
quality. The idea of any Of our citizens
sending TO st. Paul after articles OF
wearing apparel or food, is wholly I'M
necessary, from the fact that they can
find in their home market all that st.
Paul can supply, and at cheaper rates.
Therefore patronize home industry,
assist in building il up, and you will
find that the prosperity of the business
men will benefit all mere or less,
directly or indirectly
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
Personal Mention.


Lawyer Crump, of GAINESVILLE, smiled
upon us last Monday.
Capt. J. B. Flagg, district agent Of
the Milwaukee road, was in town last
week, cheerful and vivacious as ever.
DR.. Lewis and his two sons will de-
part for the sunny slopes of Texas next
Monday.
Hon. VIM. Hall returned this morn
ing from trip to Winnipeg. He re-
ports the country as low and fiat.
w. w. Cargill, Esq, Of the firm of
Cargill Bros, La Crosse, Wis, was in
town yesterday, and he informs us that
his firm are making arrangements to do
an extensive business at this point.
Mr.. j. G. Cowan, of this city, took
his departure for California yesterday
morning, but just prior to doing 80, he
was married to Miss Hattie b. Payne,
daughter of E. G. Payne, Esq, and
subscribed for THE FREE Press to
follow him to his new home in Los
Angeles county. May their future be
bright and prosperous, is the wish Of
THE FREE PRESS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

DIR. Yarnall, ST., will revisit Man
kato Dec. LIST, and remain till Dec. Goth,
to attend to the wants of his numerous
patients, and will take all new patients
that begin treatment soon and come
with determination to get we'll.
Hundreds were disappointed could not
get ready on account of the rains, and
they need to begin, and it is for them
eur visit will be prolonged. Consulta-
ton free Treatment cash. Rooms at
the American House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

The tax duplicate books for 1881
have been turned over to the County
Treasurer by the Auditor, and they are
Il neatly executed set too, rejecting
credit upon the officials in the Auditors
department. We find 10y hastily glanc-
ing through them that the personal
property tax OF this city amounts to
$13,577.39, and the real estate tax to
34,063.1l. The Treasurer informs us
that it is highly important the personal
tax he paid prior to January LIST, as he
will after that date b. absent in various
portions of the county collecting the
same. Next week will be published
the regular tax notice showing the
number of mills assessed in each town
ship for school and other purposes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

The recent fine weather has been
favorable to our farmers whose thresh-
ing had been deferred ON account of the
very unfavorable fall weather. And we
notice in our exchanges, numerous &C.
cidents occurring in various localities.
Lewis johnson, of Butternut Valley,
had one of his legs badly broken in
stepping over a tumbling rod of his
threshing machine. Another, Ole
Haeesstende of Riverdale had his right
hand caught in the cylinder of thresh.
ing machine and badly lacerated. Our
exchanges abound with accidents of q
like nature
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

The Ladies' Relief Society of this
city, whose labors in ameliorating the
condition Of our suffering poor are well
known and appreciated by our citizens,
desire us to state that the Thanksgiving
fund contributed this year for the poor,
was only Sit, the smallest sum received
for many years. Winter is upon Us,
and the increasing calls upon them to
alleviate sufferings IN our midst, incline
them to appeal to our hitherto generous
citizens for needed relief. Cast Cd
clothing will be gratefully received by
them, and by their well-directed labors
may be utilized in clothing children
now suffering from the advancing cold
Send your offerings to the President
Mrs. Marietta Crosby.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
Y. NJ. a. A. Convention

The State Convention of the Y. Nj. &.
\. meets at Northiield, the 9th instant,
and will continue three days. All the
Evangelical churches are invited. Mr..
Jno G. Noe, of this city, is one of the
executive committee. Delegates from
Mankaro to the Convention will he
chosen at the meeting of the Association
on Wednesday evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
The citizens of Winona

The citizens of Winona, with char.
acteristic liberality, have donated three
acres OF land near that city to an Illinois
firm for mandatory. Mankato by
displaying the same spirit could gain
like manufactures.
Judge NJ. J. Severance returned
home from holding court at Worthing-
ton, last Tuesday, with thirty nine cases
in his satchel for decision. Nearly all
the cases tried in Mobiles county were
before the Judge.
The building of the new sidewalks
adjacent to Willard & Barney's ex-
change, and from Front street, to the
Milwaukee depot, progress so slowly
that the city council have taken the
matter in hand and will see that they
are hurried along.
POISONED again! That is. DIR. KEEL.
Ter, who recently attempted his own life
by poison at this place, but was frustra-
ted by the application of little stomach
pump, attempted the same thing again
at Belle Piainc, only to be rescued by a
similar process.
Mr.. II. Yates is lying at the point
Of death, at the hour OF our going to
press, and final dissolution is expected
hourly Mr.. Yates il an old resident
of Blue Earth county, and highly re.
spectcd. Since the above was in type,
he has died.
"A full and careful report sf HOn.
Sumner Ladd's address before the SAM
tary council recently held in this city,
will be found upon our first page to-day.
1t is an able article and well worthy of
careful perusal. Extra copies containing
ii. can he had ut this office.
In Kansas, when bank cOllapses,
the depositors gently deposit a rope
about the officers necks and point sig
to the limb of healthy tree
while they intimate that the officials
must pay up or swing. 1t is safe to
say the first alternative is chosen.
1T will be observed that in the law
relating to salaries of this County, the
words per annum" occurs in specifying
the Auditors and Treasurer's salaries,
but in the other Offices they are left out
entirely. This was done through mistake
Or else there is big darkey in the
wood pile.
r. j. Pierce, the bankrupt merchant,
suddenly encountered Mr.. W. w.
Paddock, last week, in the streets of
Elko, Nevada. Mr.. Paddock was .
creditor for about 800 and the sudden |
encounter with his debtor so surprised |
the latter that he at once reached fer
his wallet and paid Mr.. Paddock, his
debt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

The st. Paul Dispatch of Tuesday
evening says 1.-THE claims commission
is in session this morning and still en-
gagged in the consideration OF claims
against the old Transit company. Be.
fore the door of the executive chamber,
in which the commission is sitting,
quite scene is presented. There stand
in groups, awaiting admission, some
twenty or twenty-five Of the claimants,
clad for the most part in rough garb and
Of uncouth exterior, from Rochester and
Winona and the counties of Winona and
Olmsted. These consist of parties who,
twenty three years ago labored upon
the old road-bed with pick-axe and
shovel, or who kept boarding houses for
the actual laborers, or who furnished
provisions Or some sort Of supplies to
the contractors. After lapse of nearly
quarter of century these men come
forward to secure compensation for the
work done, etc.. in the spring-time of
life, when to them everything perhaps
wore rossate hue, and gave promise of
future full Of golden realization. How
many have fallen short of the fruition
of their hopes, then apparently SO easy
of accomplishment, and how far the
failure to accomplish their hopes and
expectations may be due to non-settle-
| ment then and there Of what was justly
due them, will and can never be known.
But the results Of long and patient wait
| ing have left their marks visible on all
of these men, and the record il plainly
manifest in the gray hairs, bent forms
and tottering footsteps to be seen in the
ante chamber Of the Governor. The
Dispatch is not writing homily, but
speaking of simple facts and sad reali.
ties, which could not fail to visibly i'm
press every one who passed through the
the capitol this morning."
In the enumeration of claimants we
fail to find the names Of any Mankateite.
Perhaps they traded their claims of
years ago tor yellow dogs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

Mayor Wiswell, as city attorney,
has finally effected compromise with
the railroad company regarding the
troublesome Guenther creek. 1t will
be remembered that the city brought
suit against the company, but the
company agreed TO take care of the
water and gutter, and pay the city
5000 damage if the suit would be
dismissed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
Now II the Time

OF the year 10 make arrangements
for your reading matter. Go to James
Shoemaker's News Depot at +. G..
Collins i Co.'S Drug Store, three doors
north of Post Office, and you can sub
scribe for any thing you want at pub
fishers prices. Those wishing to con
time their subscriptions in the club
for the New York Sun and New York
Tribune, are requested to send in their
names soon. JAMES SHOEMAKER.
Mankato, November Is, 1881. C2itf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

Gov. Pillsbury, in the exercise Of
his prerogative. has seen fit to veto
several of the innumerable number of
bills which were passed at the last SEES
sion of the Legislature. Among the
number so crucifed Was one appropriat.
ing money to build bridge across the
Maple river in this county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

The Improvements being made In
the Photographic art arc both the wonder
and admiration of all close observers of
the onward march OF this wonderful art.
An eminent San Francisco photographer,
named Muybridge, has been exhibiting
his marvels to Prof. Marcy, in Paris.
He is now able, it is stated, to take .
photograph in the hundredth part of a
second. During clowns leap he OBJ
tanned six photographs, showing diff
ferent positions. BY means of an i'm
proved zoetrope, he projects such fig
ures on screen, thus exhibiting the
motions OF clown in his somersaults,
a horse at gallop, a hare coufsing, and
even birds at fight, etc.-the pictures
of the various positions as they pass in
rapid succession across the screen, unit.
ing to form the moving figure.-Whal
will our resident artists, Messrs. Everitt
Davis and Others, say to this
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

The laws which were passed by the
special session, will be found issued in
this weeks number of THE FREE PRESS.
They should be carefully preserved for
future reference, as the plea of igno-
rance of the law Is not generally regard
ed as good one in these days when
every one has abundant opportunity to
familiarize himself with all Legislative
enactments
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
our Markets.

The market has presented Il lively
appearance all the week Hundreds
Of loads Of hay, straw and wood have
been weighed. measured and sold the
first, from 81 to IS 4 ton. according TO
quality the latter from $3.50 to 81 a
cord. Wheat is in good demand both
for milling and shipping oats are
lively at 10 cents ; corn at 90 cents,
potatoes 80 cents butter, good table,
% 10 30 cents; dressed pork $Gpcr cwt.
chickens and turkeys 5 cents per pound.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
N A II II lie ID.


Observation-Disclosures the
30, at the Catholic church, In this city by
Rev. p. Schnitzler, Mr.. Martin Schlinger-
mann and Miss Mary n. Schimmeie. of
Mapleton.
BRIZER-HAMILL-At the residence Of the
brides mother, in Madelia. ON Thursday.
Nov. 24th, by Rev. Mr.. Cornish, Walter J.
Brixee OF Mankato to Miss Ella Hamill.
MEAD-FREEMAN-At tho MinneopaH House,
Nov. %, 1881, by Rev. Chas. W. Savidge,
Mr.. Nathaniel Mead and Miss Zodema Free
man. both of Lake Crystal.
COWAN--PAYNE-Att the residence Of Mrs.
Chas. Stannard, by Rev. G. W Savidge, Mr..
William @. Cowan and Miss Hattie b. Payne,
both Of this city.
MARSTON-STONEMA the M. E.
Patronage, Lake Crystal, Nov. 10Th, by Rev.
q. +. Wells, Charles K. MarstoR and Mary ].
Stonenan, both Of Rapidan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

"A very interesting and instructive
Historical enter tainment is announced
to come off in this city at College Hall
On the evening Of December 8, under
the auspices Of the Young Mems So.
dslity of the Catholic church. The
drama, in five parts, is that of Major
John Andre, in the contemplated be-
trayal of West Point by Benedict Ar
mold in conjunction with Sir Henry
Clinton, the British commander. Major
Andre was selected by Clinton to execute
the plot under an assumed name, but
was arrested in carrying out its details
tried and hung.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

As the time rapidly approaches tor
the establishing Of Municipal court
in this city. under the provisions Of IN
act passed at the special session OF the
Legislature. much interest is being
manifested As To who the Governor will
appoint MS such Judge, Considerable
quiet work is being done in some quar-
tiers, while others rely upon the good
sense of the executive 10 appoint the
man he wants to, after looking over the
field.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

-Four prisoners escaped from the
Red Wing Jail on Sunday night last,
for the apprehension Of whom the sheriff
of Goodhue county offers reward of
800. The instrument used to cut their
way out was common case. knife,
which they converted into saw. A
crude instrument with which to carve
their way to freedom.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

How is THIS FOR AUGUsT.-In 10
days, G. ID. Taylor sold 25 watches, and
Of them were No. l, fine gold watches.
Taylor has the name of each purchaser,
number of each watch and price paid
for same, for your inspection. DO not
fail to call on Taylor if you wish a
good watch for small margin. lOtf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
Ladies' Fine Shoes.

We carry the only complete stock of
Ladies' fine Shoes in the city.
We have taken pains to try and suit
all in price, style and quality. We have
the best selected stock ever brought to
Mankato. Over two hundred different
styles, ranging in price and quality
from the very cheapest to the very best,
in different sizes and all widths.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

The next fortunate Mankatoite in
the pension business is Mrs. Annie
Irwin Cleveland, who has been granted
a pension of some $1,000 arrears, and
$27 per month in the future. The
arrears date from Mr.. Cleveland's death
some four wears ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

Miss Kellogg did not leave a very
catering impression with our people
when she was here last week. She was
dissatisfied with. and at, everything,
especially her hotel bill, which was very
moderate, considering that the prima
donna was too delicate to eat with com.
mon folk and received her meals in her
room At unreasonable hours. And as a
young lady said, speaking of the diva
Immediately after the concert. "She was
too awfully utter
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
Misses B ChldreD'S Shoes,

We have taken great pains to buy
good shoes and just the kind of shoes
that will wear. and parents, it will be to
your interest to call and examine our
stock of Misses and Children Shoes, all
solid leather, manufactured expressly
for US and warranted as represented.
Largest stock and lowest prices guar
anteed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

The young people connected with
the Episcopal society are preparing to
give series of musical entertainments
during the Winter. The first one to be
given about the l4th OF this month.
The place will be hereafter designated.
As the best musical talent Of the city,
have kindly promised TO assist in these
entertainments, We can recommend
them TO the public as worthy of their
patronage.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

Mr.. Erastus Hollenbsck and lady,
from Gardner's Corners, Lewis county,
New York, made The FREE PRESS a
call to-day. He is going to locate at
Garden City, where he has bought a
farm. He says that other families are
coming TO Minnesota from Lewis county.
Thus our rich and cheap lands are be-
ing made known, and will gradually be
cultivated by men who are real farmers,
whose education has been gathered on
soils far less prolific than ours.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
FARMERS!

When you want to buy Boots and
Shoes it will pay you to go to the New
York Boot & Shoe store and examine
the large and well selected stock of
Boots and Shoes, Arctics, and Rubber
goods. The stock is complete and we'll
selected for the trade.
You will have the advantage of select.
ing from stock of Boots and Shoes,
manufactured expressly for us. We
have the only complete stock OF Boots
and Shoes in the city.
We carry nothing but solid, honest
goods, the best goods for the least
money to be found in the CITY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
Wanted,

A secondhand corn shelter, to run by
belt. Any one having one for sale,
write to E. +. WILSON,
EARLE Lake.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

Just received at the Auction store a
large consignment of merchandise which
has got to be sold, and sold cheap.
l lot Apples,
lot Michigan Cider,
lot Ladies' hose,
lot Children's hose,
lot Ladies' Vests,
lot Misses underwear.
A large assortment of Christmas and
holiday goods, in fact anything you
want l have got, and will do better by
you than any body in America, at Prael
& Du Buisson's old stand.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

Largest, best and cheapest stock in
the city. Mems and Boys Kip Boots
and Shoes. Largest, best and cheapest
stock in the city. Also full line of
Mems and Boys custom Calf and Kip
Boots, every pair warranted as repre-
sented and at prices to suit the times.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
Attention Readers.

A fine line of Plush Hats, also shaded
Plumes. at ToDBs Millinery Store, 100,
Front street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
Holiday Goods NJ Todd's.

Panther and Spider Shells, Dolls and
Shell Boxes, at low prices, at TODD's,
l30, Front street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
MANKATo FREE PRESS.
FRIDAY. DECEMBER :, 1881.

II you wish II splendid pair of Spectacles
ftted to your eve. go TO =. X. WISER, who
will sell You better Lenses ut half the price
charged by .rarsiiRg haDsbRgs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
ANDREWS.

as he is determined to Undersell every
other shoe dealer in Southern Minnesota.
Our motto in the future is the same
as in the past, to sell from IS to so per
cent. cheaper than any other house in
Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02

The best strengthener of mind and body ID
Browns Iron Bitters. 1t 10 very soothing and
refreshing In Its effects.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
$1,000 Worth ArcicS & RubberS

We have two grades of Arctics, Over.
shoes and Rubbers. And if you are
not posted in the quality of Arctics and
Rubbers, 60 to the New York Boot and
Shoe store, where you can see both
qualities to select from. First quality
goods for less money than you can buy
second quality goods at other places.
We carry full line of specialties in
Arctics, Overshoes and Rubbers, not to
be found in Mankato, except at the New
York Boot and Shoe store.
We have made heavy purchases this
fall and bought more goods than any
previous season.
Our stock is now larger and more
complete with better assortment than
you can find in all the other stores com.
bined.
You will save from 25 to so per cent
on all goods bought from US.
When you want prices on Boots and
Shoes go to
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
ZOO Pair Farmers Wool Boots,

and the VERY BEST made, and we
will sell them very cheap for cash. Do
not buy cheap boots when you can buy
good boots tor less money.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
BOYS Calf Boots and Shoes,

MEM AND
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-12-02
ANDREWS

Leads the Trade on prices and does
tremendous business.
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