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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

Since our last issue Of the FREE
PRESS, unmistakable spring weather has
come upon us with welcome effulgencs,
bringing all the song-birds natural TO
our climate, whose presence add 90
much to our positive enjoyment and the
buoyancy of our spirits. Even the
kingfisher, usually classed among the
tardy" corners, is here, with all his
inherent arrogance, lowering over the
shallow pools whereto the little min.
nows tend to bathc themselves in the
sunshine after six months Of imprison-
ment in the deep waters below the
soundings Of the icy king. Who has
not watched this adroit fisherman, and
seen him plunge for his coveted meat .
What an all-piercing eye he must have,
and what astonishing powers of inver-
sion to his orbs to discern his prey from
such high attitudes, and what amazing
dash in his descent! Among the an
clients, it is written, this bird was held
in high esteem, its presence and the
period of its incubation being signifi-
cant of "halcyon days"
Already the robins and the blue birds
enrich the early morn with their melodi-
GUS pipings, inviting the incident
sleeper to 20 forth and listen to their
carols, and witness the springs Iesur
rection in the upspringiug grass, ex-
banding buds, the blossoming crocus,
first among our wild flowers to gladden.
the eye), and listen to the varied sym
phonies with which the winged king
dom fill the air. Indeed, if ever the
close observer and true devstes Of Ma.
ture could take in the true essence OF
vernal spring, it is now, after six long
tedious months of liberation with its
attendant gleoms.
Our advice to I'LL is, up with the earli-
est dawn, ere Sol has FURNISHED the
horizon, and pass an hour inhaling the
pure and invigorating air and drinking
in its attendant glories. 1t 10 just the
thing, this great observatory Of Nature,
expanding the mind and leading it up|
to the contemplation of whence came
all this beauty-this understandable order
of the seasons-seed time and harvest,
temporal death, and the vivid realities of
a resurrection in the material world,
unless designed to prefgure q resurrec-
ton in the spiritual hereafter ? What
4 range for contemplation! The poet
speaks thus rapturously Of this "here-
after:
IT'S Heaven itself that points out an here
after,
And intimates eternity to man.
All hail to Spring! All hail!
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21
MAsxAro HOUSE BLOCK.
4 Lsns Contemplated Plan censumnaatsd


Mr.. g. G. Burt, 90 long known as 9
popular caterer to tho public in this city
has at last consummated ell arrange.
msnts to erect . valuable and highly
important addition to his well known
caravansary. 1t Ito extend SO feet or
Front street, sling the entire gap be-
tween his present building and Ray and
Meaghers block, and q depth Of 90 fee,
east from the street. The first fooi
will be divided into three ample store
rooms each 22x80, with a fifteen fee,
ceiling. The second floor will have a
hall Is feet wide, running the entire
length Of the building parallel with the
street, and upon either side of the hall
will be five rooms, er ten in all, each
lekx20; the third floor will be arranged
precisely - the second; there will be no
entrance from the street. but through
the present building; the entire build.
ing will bs Of brick, with facing of cut
stone for tho windows and doors; two
elaborate iron balconies will ornament
the front Of the second and third stories
. high center will tower above the block
bearing upon its face "Mankato House
Block add 1881" The front of the
first story will conform in style and
finish to that Of Ray and Meaghers
block, which will add . uniformity
pleasing both to the eye and taste.
Work will be commenced at once and
hurried to an carly completion.
The following diagram will assist the
reader in observing how the interior
will look:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21
Front Street
SECOND STORY.
THIRD STORY.
Manksto Singing Society (Lisdertafei.,

The above society, composed wholly
of we'll known German citizens, gave a
highly respectable entertainment to an
appreciative audience at the Opera
House last Monday evening, which was
great success both financially and in.
tellectually.
The programme was play in five
acts, the first and second being entitled
"The Fiddlers Return y the second
division in one act, WAS "Art and Work,
and the third division in two acts, were
entitled 1.-THE Servants Revenge" All
Of the participants except four, appeared
upon the stage for the first time and
really produced decided sensation fol-
their imitabls acting. After the con-
clusion of the play, those who wished
to trip the light fantastic were accom-
msdated. The Germania band discours
ed sweet music, and all went merry al
a marriage bell.
The society sold ETA tickets which
rsplenishes their eIchequer muchly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21
Firemen's Dance.

Union Hall was crowded Monday
evening with gay party Of young and
old who trIpped the light fantastic to
the inspiring strains Of Matthews or.
chestra. The fun began at an early
hour and continued without any per.
ceptible abatement until early morn
except at supper time when the exercise
Of the feet gave way to the exercise Of
the hands. The boys are apparently
satisfied with the success they met with.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21
-, A Big Elevator

Cargill Brothers are negotiating with
the city for land upon which to erect a
mammoth elevator capable of holding
100000 bushels OF wheat. 1t will be
built either by the above parties or the
Milwaukee railroad company and COM
menccd mt once, and completed in time
for the bountiiul harvest our anticipa-
tons force us to expect this fall. 1t
will probably be located near the bridge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21
Normal school Exercises.

An immense audience gathered al the
Opera House last Thursday afternoon To
hear the exercises of the graduating
classes Of the Normal School. Very
many were compelled TO stand through
out the entire programme. The front
of the stage was tastefully trimmed
with flags and Towering plants. and
upon the platform were grouped the
teachers, graduates and invited guests.
Hon. o. .. Pitcher and Rev. DIR. &.
W T. Wright. repre- sentcd the state
Normal board.
Promptly at two o'clock the exercises
were opened by music from the. orrhcs-
ira of the school. followed with PRAYER
by Rev. c. W. Savidge The following
was the programme
The young men presented their sub
iects as oratiOns. The young ladies
read essays. The recitation bv Miss
Dexter was entitled A Legend of
BregenZ." That by Miss GiItner. John
Burns of Gettysburg" Both these reci-
tations were good and we'll received by
| the audience. The ESSAYS and Orations
! were all good, strong and original. Is.
pecially excellent were those by Miss
Frances A. Knox and Lena |. Safer
| Mr.. Carsons Grafton. The Teachers
Vocation" as well as the valedictory
given 10y him were marked by tone OF
earnestness and evidently expressed so
closely the sentiments on the speaker
that 1t perceptibly impressed the audi
ence. The music furnished by the or,
chestra was most excellent, and coming
from amateurs was a matter of general
comment. The school is justified il
being not u little proud of its orches
ira. The quartette, Come, Holy Spirit.
was finely rendered.
THE Song OF the Robin and lnstru
mental solo by Miss Cora Griswold
were glorious treats TO lovers OF music
Miss Griswold has a fine voice of re-
markable power, purity and sweetness
1t is no eXaggeration to say that Man
kato has often heard from professional
singers. music not rs good nor as wei
rendered.
The address TO the graduating classe,
| by Prof. Soaring, though short, wa,
practical and touched the main point,
of what make the effective teacher.
The diplomas were presented by Rev
DIR. Wright on behalf of the Normal
board. In conclusion, the audience
joined in singing the DoXology, and the
benediction was pronounced by Rev
Mr.. Richmond.
Due credit should be given Miss Nc,
Cutchen and Miss Agnes Green for the
taste displayed in decorating the
stage and room, and training the class
of young ladies in their exercises. The
dresses of the young ladies participate
ing, were exceedingly rich and becom-
ing, blending with the surroundings
with that quiet dignity partaking OF
modest mcin and manners.
Thus closed what is regarded by gen
eral consent, the best commencement
eyerciscs the Normal School has eyer
had. The number Of pupils graduating
numbered twenty eight, the names Of
whom were given in last weeks FREE
| Press
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21
Funeral Obsequies of ID. y. McGraw

The funeral of Mr.. ID. ). McGraw
last Friday, was attended by II large
concourse of our citizens who had been
intimately acquainted with the deceased
through long years Of suffering, and
had always admired his exemplary life
The funeral obsequies We're conducted
by Rev ]. b. Little, assisted by Rcvs
CLANCY and lIobcrt, and were very i'm
pressivc. One of the reverends, while
deScanting on his exemplary life and
virtues, very fifty said:
The chamber where the good man meet,
his fate
Is privileged beyond the common walk,
Quite on the verge of Heaven
The body was inferred in Glenwood
cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21
DHED.

HAMMETT-In Mankato, April ., 1881, Mrs.
Anna Hammett, aged "a ynars, wife OF j.
T.. Hammett.
" She rests, swestly rests, with her Savior in
And drinks Of the cup Of an,iction no moro. "
CASE-At Mapleton, Blue Earth Co., MIMI,
on Friday, April Is, 1881. at the residence of
her brother, ChaS T., Miss Clara d. Case,
s9cd IL years, month and lS days.
The deceased wss . daughter Of d. +. and
Delana G. Case. forBssriy Of Houston, Hous-
ton county, Mimi, but for the last year resi-
dssn Of Jachson, MIMI ~ We . youns
ledy Of . bright and promisine intellect,
quiet and loving disposition. Clsra has lived
IN Mepieton With Der brother Chsrlss for
itaaD over year and has made sreat many
flnuda - n,nssal sarmon IVES preached
b. Rev. 3. A. Rtow, at a. baptist ohuruh, %
Sunday ct ie;So .. N, which was nllsd with
synpsth1zing frisnds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21
Normal school Alumni.

The Alumni society met at Normal Hall
last Thursday evening and enjoyed an
interesting meeting. Quite a number
of ex graduates were in attendance to
meet their old school mates. The Ger
mania band furnished excellent instru-
mental music, while the pupils reviewed
the past and contemplated the future,
and bid each other fraternal good bye.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21
Disguised Snow ShOveIers.

The supposition is that only those
who have been participators in battling
with the snow drifts on the frontier the
past winter can scarcely conceive the
hardships that have been undergone by
both the settlers and laborers upon the
railroads.
The first have been shu! off from
communication with the outside world
for nearly four months, and although
not suffering To any great extent. yet
have felt the gnawing pangs of hunger
that the stern realities of the occasion
have forced them To. The latter left
their homes in the eastern part of the
State for only few days shoyeling and
getting snow bound have made their
absence fully three months, and last
Thursday, Il band of seventy five of
these laborerS getting desperate at their
confinement and hardships, unlawf'ully
took possession of II train on the South
ern Minnesota at Fairmont and came to
Winncbago City, where they were ar
rested and held in durance vile. An
eye witness tells lis that they We're in.
deed pitiable objects, their faces all
peeled and eyes looking like two burnt
holes in Il blanket They had received
no pay for nearly three months and
abused the railroad company for the
negligence, but in this they were some
what hasty. for it has been an impossi
bility for the company to do more than
they have done, and in every instance
when the men insisted on going home
they bavc been given their time and a
free ride. We hope, however, to never
be called upon TO chronicle another
similar winter
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

We take pleasure in inviting all tina
want a first.class suit of clothes or any
thing in our line of merchant tailoring
to call and see the most elegant stock o.
goods in the city, at prices that viii
defy competition. We buy for cssl
and sell for cash only, which enables III
to give the buyer close figures w,
warrant cutting and workmanship No.
or no sale. Respectfully.
JoRGENsEN g. MADISON,
42-w3 Mankato, MINI.
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Mas ConfectOry,

II. A. Mas is making ample prepare
tons for the approaching summer by
putting in new shelving, new counters,
painting, kalsomining, new carpets and
marble top tables. He has an $500
soda fountain and intends having a
double dining room and everything for
the comfort of his guests.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21
Real Estate.

Instruments fled for record sinoe April
Consideration
lot |, SEQ %, MICHAEL Murray and wife
Cambria to bassdans N N pal{ Of NO SEQ: To-
David p: Davis to Edwin Reed -; loo
Mankato Town, sw \ Of sw y Of sec. 80.
John Pohl to Alfred Bell. .:..........: "
city; Of S %s block so Ssr1 y s Cummings
City, Th feet frontage on Hickory st.,
lots and 2, block 20, James NJ. Sulli-
van ct al, TO Samuel Pease. ......... 100
City, 74h feet frontage on Hickory st.,
lots 9nd Z, block 70, samuel Pease to ~
Buford, So K Of SO X Of sw 4, sec. i,
Jas. Mclaughlin TO John J. Kempton. 6
Bpford, sw < Of Sc y Of NV sec: :,
Buford, NV corner ' Of Of ne =, sec. ., John
Hanna to John Kempton. .:.......
Buford, Q 8 acres Of sw y Of sw \, sec.
"a, Sherman Peet to Alfred !. Green.
MsRlet9n lots No block Ss.Is stephen ss
Lake Crystal, lot II, block 9, WIN. Jones
to David p. Hamiin and Chas. Estell IS
West Mankato, lot 2, block $50, Ambrose
Knapp to John 81. Miller. .......;;.... 20
Napoleon, lot 4, block Q, Moses and Mary
Young 70 Harriet Davis. .......... 81
Ezra II. Wilder TO Almon SaIsbury...' 10
Cambria, y Of ne \ of Of s S.s c..l7, ,
WIN. r. Lewis 10 hOWln heeu.....
Pleasant Mound, Sc 4, sec. 20, Annie N.
Rhees to John A. Willard. ........... 81
Shelby, undivided half Of lot I, block4,
sec. %, Henry e. Young to ]. b. Vro-
Butternnt Valley, undivided half OF 80
y, acc. 3, Winona & st. Peter Land
company to Thos. c. Richards. ... u
Danville, Of sw and NV 4 Of So 4
sec. II, st. Paul & Sioux City Railway
company to LudwiG Klingbeil. -. 81
Lincoln, Q n of se 4, sec. 8, Franz San
ger to Herman Olson. ........... ..... 90
Lincoln, Q Y OF 30 4, sec. s, 81. Paul &
Sioux City railroad to Eliza Olson ~
Lake Crystal, lot Q. block 10. same to
Elizabeth KeiRer. Observation-Disclosures. IL!
City limits, undivided half Of two acres,
sec. "a, NunleyT. White to Thomas J.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

Don't fail to try some of those fresh
candies at the new Candy Factory.
Cream candies, all flavors 25 cents per
pound. Chocolate, cream, maple cara
mels, chocolate, cocoanut caramels all
sold at Minneapolis prices.
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42-W3

Farmers look here j. G. Roller
will pay you the highest cash prices
at the Central warehouse for Wheat, Bar.
ley, Oats, Corn, Timothy seed, Old Iron
Zinc, Brass, Copper, Paper Rags, Dress
ed Hogs, Hides and wool. Call and see
before YOU sell. 15-10m
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

The next lecture in the Course will he
delivered by the famous Olive Logan,
on Thursday evening, April 2sth, at the
Opera House.
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And intimates eternity to man.
All hail to Spring! All hail.

Olive Logan will give her new and
decidedly entertaining lecture 1.-THE
American Abroad" at the Opera House
on Thursday evening, April 2sth. Ad-
mission so cents. Tickets for sale ut
Chapmsn's book store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21
Easter Concert.

The children's Sunday school concert
at the Presbyterian church last Sunday
evening in commemOration Of Easter
was largely attended, the building be-
ing crowded to its utmost capacity.
The singing and recltations by the chill
dren were commendable, and the music
by the male quartette, consisting of
Rev. Little and Messrs. Brett, Thomas
and Chapman, was excellent, while the
rostrum and pulpit were decorated with
profusion of beautiful flowers and
plants arranged in tasty style.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

Our citizens are aware that there is a
strife existing between the two hose
companies Of this city that once in Il
while conflicts. We admire emulation
and the spirit that honestly prompts it,
but when that emulation overreachcS Il
friendly rivalry, then antagonismS, jeal-
ousy and wrong disposition obscure
the results sought to he attained. TO
obviatc any i'll feeling and sustain the
interest desired between the two com
panies, there should bc no partiality en-
hibited by our council or other parties
in distributing their favors, especially
where the interest of the fire organiza-
ton is concerned. The companies arc
wholly voluntary, and their proud
achievements in the past should he Il
sufficient reason for hearty support
in the future and an absolute avoidance
of anything that tends towards dis
elimination between either company
BY doing this II perfect unity will be
maintained, and the effectiveness of
their work more appreciate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

With blushing modesty, We accept
the testimony of one Of the leading
journalists In the State, that the FREE
Press is the best country newspaper in
its domain. Boys, we didn't pay cent
for this.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

Olive Logan will give her new and
decidedly entertaining lecture The
American Abroad" at the Opera House
on Thursday evening, April 2sth. Ad-
mission so cents. Tickets for sale at
| Chapman's book store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

FoUNp.-A store key was found near
Scattergood's tanning mill property and
left at this office. The owner can obtain
| it by paving for this notice
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

Candies Candies All pure sugar
candies, and more for your money than
any where else in the city, at the new
Candy Factory near the Clifton House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

We have received large amount Of
county correspondence too late for this
issue, but which will appear in the next.
Send them in little earlier, correspon,
dents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

II saved $500 by crossing the street
and getting my suit at Sundt's." That
is what the boys say. (4Sw2
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

The next lecture In the Course will be
delivered by the famous Olive Logan,
on Thursday evening, April 2sth. at the
Opera House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

The next lecture IN the Course will be
delivered by the famous Olive Logan,
on Thursday evening, April 2Sth, at the
Opsra House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21
For Sale.

A second hand boiler and l0.horse
power engine for sale at Chilson s. Cole
mans boiler shop.
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MANKATo FREE PRESS.
THURSDAY, APRIL 81. 1881.

IL You wish "a splendid pair of Spectacles
lifted 10 your eve, 30 to y. X. WISER, who
will sell You better Lenses at half the price
charged by trirclinq hnnlbnPs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

NJ. o. Sundt has u very fine line of
spring HATS in the most leading
STYLES. (43w2
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II you want your moneys worth, go to
Sundt's for your dress suit. You will
always find what you want, at prices
that defy competition. (4Sw2
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Go to M. o. Sundt for your spring
suits. He has the latest and largest as
sortment of all styles Of suiting. (43w2
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Go toJ. G. Roller, at Central ware
house Flour and Feed store where you
can buy the best Flour and Feed cheap
er than any other place. Call and see
| for yourself. l2.10m
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

Lace curtains in endless varieties, both
in patterns and by the yard, just re-
ceived at Ingram, Frink & Browns.
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Go to old Doc. Durkee for fresh garden
seeds, peas, onion sets, etc. (43w3
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We don't suppose it is at all necessary
for the FREE PRESS to speak of the
urgent necessity of having Front street,
and in fact all public streets, examined
by the street commissioner and properly
fixed, but so fine public thoroughiare
Us Front street, ought not be allowed
to get as bad rs il now is, in places. So
much money has already been expended
in putting 1t into shape AT first, that Il
careful examination of il each spring
would always keep the street in Il prime
condition.
We understand that our amended
charter authorizes the council To order
the street commissioner to repair side
walks and Improvements along the
property where property owners fail
so to do. Property owners should bear
this fact in mind.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

Ingram, Frink IL Brown carry full
line of White Shirts, both laundried and
unlaundrIed, cheap for cash.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

Olive Logan will give her new and
decidedly entertaining lecture The
American Abroad" at the Opera House
on Thursday evening, April 2Sth. Adj
mission 50 cents. Tickets for sale ut
ChaDman'S book store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-04-21

The rush still continues at Ingram
Frink & Browns for the celebrated
jamestown alpaca, excellent value .,
Is cents per yard.
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Look Here!

Do not fail to gaze at N. o. Sundt's
new % ad :"