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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Representative BOOkwalter introduced
bill last Tuesday, levying a tax of
So upon each male dog and So upon
each female dog in the State. This
bill, if made law and thoroughly en-
forced, would remove one standing
menace to the sheep industry, and
would no doubt DO received with APP
proval by majority Of our population.
But it is one thing TO pass law, and
another thing to enforce it to the letter.
Here in Manl.ato, some years since, an
ordinance was passed imposing similar
tax upon all the CANNES in our corpo.
rate limits. What was the result?
Some 30 persons, if our memory serves
us, owners of thoroughbred bird dogs,
promptly paid their taxes-a very few
animals were impounded and one or two
shot or hustled into the country, and
there the matter ended, the ordinance
remaining dead letter, the few having
paid their taxes being left to the reflec'
ton, ga fool and hismsney soon parted
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Iorillard and Keene's stud of Ameri-
can horses, have been quite successful
on the English turf the present season,
bringing 10 their owners several very
fine purses. The last success Of Kcene
was in winning the Cambridgeshire
stakes 10y his Foxall, on the 25th inst.
Thirty-two horses started in the race,
the betting being ten to one against
FoXall, who won by head.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
We clip the following notices from
the Winnebaoo CITY Nous:

the Winnebago City Neps:
E.G. Collins, a former resident of
this village, has permanently located in
Mankato. Last week he purchased OF
Mr.. Webster the old and long-estab.
llshed drug store opposite the Mankato
House, and also bought handsome
brick residence in that city. His nu-
merous friends here wish him the best
success in his new location.
Mr.. Thomas Bennett, grain inspector
OF q. w. Van Dusen l. Co.'S elevator, had
narrow escape on Saturday last from
being killed or severely hurt, but fortu-
nately escaped with badly bruised
hand and Il slight injury of the side.
The accident happened while he was
approaching his horse in the barn for
the purpose of catching the animal. As
he was about TO lay his hand upon her
name, the horse suddenly wheeled
around and kicked him, both hoof
striking Mr.. Bennett on the right hand
and side. lie was rendered insensible
for few minutes, and was carried to
the house and physician summoned.
The toe corks of the horses shoe badly
lacerated the hand, but owing to thick
pass book and some other papers in his
breast pocket where the hOof of the
animal struck, the force of the kick was
broken. Mr.. b. has owned the horse
for some time, and thinks it was done
in play, as the animal is not vicious.
The many friends of Mr.. Bennett in
this city will feel interested in know
ing that the accident will not prove
serious.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
President County Associat
Dunn's Rug.

1t will be remembered that shortly
aftct the present session of the State
Legislature convened, Hon. Andrew c..
Dunn, Of Faribault county, offered a
resolution that the State carpet the
floor of the temporary legislative quar-
tiers with mating instead of compelling
members to rest their feet on the saw
dust covering. The resolution failed
to pass, and the many kind friends Mr..
Dunn left behind at home, solicitous
for his personal comfort, took umbrage
at the apparent penuriousness of the
States law makers, and started a sub
scription to buy him, their representa-
tive, a proper and suitable covering of
the unsightly floor upon which to repose
his tender feet. 1t was duly forwarded
and presented by the speaker and I'M
doubtedly fully appreciated by the re-
cipient. The rug consisted of an irreg-
ulnr piece Of mating, nearly yard
square, fr'rged around to the depth of
four inches with patched and checksred
cloth. This fringe was further glorified
with innumerable tin stars. In the
center of the rug was monogram, g A.
c. d." surrounding this monogram was
deliberately woven wreath represent.
ing bunch Of immortelles and other
passion flowers, all withered and faded,
looking like the last bark of tan mill
With this intricate, costly and ingen-
ious piece of tapestry were several
appropriate notices too bulky to &C.
company the present, and which were
not generally known at the time, con.
sequently the gift was not fully appre,
ciated, either by the members of the
Legislature present, and we are afraid
not by the recipient.
The patched and checkered fringe
suggested a checkered and patched
political career; the stars denoted that
Dunn's star was in the ascendant; the
wreath Of faded and withered flower!
typifed a similar existence of the
member; the monogram suggested tha
the recipient was so well known in al
parts of the State that his initials sui
feed, and the fact that the piece was no
quite square signified that the membe
was not himself quite SQUARED
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
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 well
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, 1881-10-28

Canvassers are already in the field
procuring names for forthcoming life
of James \. Garfield We are not at
present assured of how many biogra-
phics of this truly eminent man are
being attempted but it seems to us
quite early for full and faithful por,
traiture unless cmanating from heads of
wide experience. keen observation and
scholarly abilities of the finest order.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

In the past few days of pleasant
weather Mankato has been the scene of
activity: The scraping, hauling of dirt
and matchmaking Of Front street ; the
finishing up of Meagher's new block
the plastering of the Mankato House
block the sound of the hammer and
saw at the new depot, warehouse and
elevator the teaming Of wood, coal
hay and vegetables, and the unloading
and unpacking Of goods at our variou:
mercantile establishments all indicate
that we are not dead yet
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

As the day of election approaches, It
is pertinent to inquire Of every voter,
j. your name registered! Have you
changed yOnr residence to another
election district since the last election
Examine these facts thoroughly--see
that your name is on the register IN the
election district where you have gained
a residence and have a right to vote.
BY so doing, delays may be obviated,
the duties Of inspectors materially
lightened, and oaths, afiirmations and
a great deal Of swearing barred from
the polls.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Energy, push, and positive ability are
sure passports to advancement. We
now read in our exchanges that w. G.
VanHorn, who was first introduced to
our particular notice as II conspicuous
end man of the Southern Minnesota II.
r., afterwards making hi. advent to
higher positions on various roads, and
finally settling as Assistant Manage of
the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
Railway, will resign his position January
|, to accept the office OF General Mana
ger Of the Canadian Pacific Railway at
an enormous salary. Mr.. VanIIorn re-
Gently visited Manitoba on what was
alleged to be mere pleasure trip. 1t
now looks as if he went fo- business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

1t is safe to say that Mr.. Dunn is serv-
ing his last term in the Minnesota legis-
lature, at least as representative of
Faribault Countrywide Earth City
Journal.
Just what we said last winter, when
Dunn made such fuss over the speaker
ship Of the House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

". II. Allen and wife returned from
their visit 10 Wisconsin last Saturday
evening. Mr.. Allen reports the We,
prevailing through the entire breadth
of Wisconsin, from the Mississippi river
te Lake Michigan, greatly in excess 81
what We have had here. He says every
piece Of fiat land passed was lake
while hundreds of cocks of hay were
floating upon the waters placid bosom
every piece of plowed ground was
furrowed with running brooks, and
every stream was a rushing, tearing
river
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

How is THIS FOR AUGUsT.-In 10
days, C. ID. Taylor sold 25 watches, and
0 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. Q0tf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
4 Good Foundation.

One of the greatest troubles of our
people is weakness of the stomach. AS
this soon causes Indigestion, Nervous
ness and Rheumatism, they prevail in
almost every American household.
There is positively no need for anybody
to suffer from these painful troubles
who can buy so ct. bottle of Parker's
Ginger Tonic ; for this superior medi-
cine always tones up the stomach and
nervous system, and keeps the kidneys
active in carrying of the foul matters,
thus laying COED foundation for per-
feet health.-N. o. Picayune. oct
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Why suffer that cough when small
bottle of Durkee's Balsam will cure it,
for coughs from colds, whooping coughs,
and all affections of the throat and lungs,
it has no equal. (l8w3
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

We have received "Ingersoll An.
swered" by Joseph Parker, d. d., of
London-No, 81 of the standard series,
the price of which is Is cents. These
are in five lectures, in reply to Col.
lngersoll's lecture, "What must I do to
be saved?" 1t is printed by l. X. Funk
4 Co., 10 and l2 Dey Street N. Y.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

The man who refuses to support a
candidate for office merely because he
has Il personal dislike for him, the while
he acknowledges that candidates abili-
ty to perform the duties of the position
to which he aspires, has not yet learned
the first principles of political economy.
-Waseca Herald.
We endorse the above sentiment with
all our heart, now and always, and we
commend it to every voter in Blue Earth
county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
The Markets.

Wheat to-day brings for No. /, 81 90;
No. g, $l.25 No. 3, $l.1S Corn read
lily brings so cents oats, 40 cents eggs
are scarce at 90 cents !; butter, prime
table, is worth 30 cents !; potatoes have
dropped to 80 cents a bushel and hay to
$40 to $12 a ton.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

have concluded to retire from my
present business about the 1st day Of
January next, SO that it will be to the
interest Of parties having papers at the
office, to call and get them before that
time. j. G.. FOWLER,
Register of Deeds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
rrhere IL trufh in the fOllOwin0 sllppl

There is truth in the following sugges-
tons which we copy from an exchange
Some men treat advertising as IMPROVE
shiftless persons do their leaky
roofs. When the sun shines they don't
need patching and when it rains they
can't patch them. When trade is fair
they see no need of advertising /; and
when trade is dull they can't afford to
advertise. Judicious advertising is @
reserve force in business, and if pursued
in good times it makes dull times less
dull.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Mankato puts on city airs in more
ways than one. Since the multiplied
ton of her railroads centering here, the
use of coal instead of wood in their
locomotives, and the adoption of coal
stoves in many families, the atmosphere
of the city is fairly permeated with coal
smoke, not rs strong as Pittsburg or the
city Of New York, but nevertheless
strong enough for all the pleasurable
emotion. derivable from anthracite or
Its softer neighbor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

If you want parlor stove that will
keep fire until the 22d day of May 1882,
call at John F. Meagher's and get a
Garland" for coal or Garland" for
wood "Eastlake", "Acorn" or your
choice of the finest assortment of Parlor
stoves ever offered in this market for the
least money. Do not forget the place.
l2wS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
of this week, were SO very pleasant and
bore SO strong resemblance TO the advent
of Minnesotas genuine Indian Summer,
that We could not forego the pleasure
OF placing them promptly ON record.
We hope the residue of the week will
be equally serene, for most people, as
we'll as ourselves, had become fairly
petulant, and fairly needed this let-up
on the weather 10 restore their wonted
equanimity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

The Republican party were never
more united in this county than they
are this Fall. This has been remarked
often 10y those who have participated in
its ranks for wears. The excellent ticket,
composed of men true and tried and
of moral and mental character affords
no grounds for disatfect.on to creep in.
II is like a staunch old ironside strid-
ing grandly on. unmindful OF the fly
speck opposition arising from its enc
mY's CAmn.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

1t is surprising how many paralyzed
men come from Dakota, stopping here
for aid. Two came in last Monday
one with a paralyzed arm, another with
a paralysed leg. The one with the p. l.
was crossing the street when a small
dog rushed after him, and the way tina,
paralyzed leg Glove the air in an en-.
deayor 10 hit the canine, put ts flight
any further doubt that its owner
was fraud
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Gentlemen: Do not suffer with cold
feet and ankles, but buy pair of Over
Caters of us. We have just received a
big stock of them.
G. II. AUSTIN s. Son.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

A beautiful assortment of slippers for
ladies and gentlemen are on exhibition
at c. III. AUSTIN & Sons, sign of the
Mammoth BoOt
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
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, 1881-10-28
Misses & ClildrGl'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.
antecd.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Novelties in Feathers or Plumage in
all the new shades, also a fine line of
shaded pushes and flowers. Hats also,
at TODD's Chicago Millinery store, $50
Front street. (1Sw3)
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
$4,000 Worth ArcticS & RubberS

We have two grades of Arctics, Over
shoes and Rubbers. And if you are
not posted in the quality of Arctics and
Rubbers, go to the New York Boot and
Shoe store, where you can sec 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 IS to so per cent.
on all goods bought from us.
When you want prices on Boots and
Shoes 90 to
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

1t will do anybody wanting stoves
good To call at Tutile's and see the mag
mficent display of cook and heating
stoves. especially the base heating wood
burners They are much the finest ever
seen in Mankato. And the celebrated
Radiant Home" hard coal base heater,
is also found on his floor, and prices are
as low as any first class goods can be
bought any where.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

C. IL. Austin has returned from his
Eastern trip. Now go in and look over
that big stock of boots, shoes and rub
bers which he purchased. 1lwS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Just received at Mcconnell g. Co.'S
another lot Of these superb Black silks,
25 per cent. cheaper than the same
quality Of goods have ever been sold at.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Great bargains in stoves at Tuttle's,
where you can get any style or price
you want.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Buffalo robes, japanese robes and
robe coats. Call ut once and make your
selection at CHRISTENSEN Bros.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

100 cloaks and dolmans must be sold
within the next 30 days. Call at once
you will save money.
CHRIsTENsEN Bros.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

DIR. T. J. Eaton, an oculIst and sur
geon of indianapolis, will visit Man
kato, Friday and SATURDAY, Nov. 4th
and 9th. Any one having intlamed or
sore eyes, cataract, cross-eyes, impaired
hearing, piles, club feet, spinal or other
deformities, should give him call.
DIR. Eaton has good selection of arti-
fetal eyes, and braces for deformities.
Rooms at Mankato House. No charge
for consultation. olive
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
MEN a MT
MEM AND
BOYS Calf Boots and Shoes

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-
scented and at prices to suit the times.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

The black and colored cashmeres at
CHRISTENSEN Bios, beat everything in
the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
ID ED.

BAXTElt-ln Decoria, Oct. 18th, 1881, of
Cholera lnfantum, IneZ, infant and only
daughter of Samuel and Anna Baxter, aged
months. or such is the Kingdom of
Heaven.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

If you want stove that will keep fire
all winter without reminding, get one
of Tuttle's base heaters.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Jap. teas, OolonS teas, Gunpowder
tea, you can always get the best at
CHRISTENSEN Bros.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

All the New Novelties in Dress
Goods, Vclvets, Pushes, Silks and
Satlns, at MCCONNELL IL Co.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Save your money and buy your Silks,
Surahs, Velvets, Pushes, Satins and
Velvetccns at CHRISTENSEN Bros.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Special bargains in Ladies' vests,
Childrcn's vests, Mems shirts and
drawers ut CHRISTENSEN Bros.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
Beaver hats at ToDD's, at low prices.

New arrival of Mems, Boys and
Childrcn's Suits, Overcoats and listers,
at POND Bros.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Glove and mittea stock is now com
plete at the sign of the Mammoth Boot,
G. III. AUSTIN 81 Son.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

TODD's is the place for millinery
goods, 1870 Front street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
NJ A IL II he ID.

In the city of Mankato, ON the End, inst,
Mr.. William G.. Rhoads, of DE Kalb county,
Mo-, and Miss Eugcnie 3. Haycraft, Of Blue
Earth county, MINI.
PSON-TOWNE-In HOkah, Wednes-
day evening. Oct. Goth, Mr.. James s. ThOmp-
son to Miss Emma A. Townc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Gents Napoleon boots at the Man,
moth Boot. G. II. AUSTIN L. Son.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

Already there is tremendous rush
for those base heaters, and Tuttle is busy
from morning until night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
MANKATo FREE Press.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER IS, 1881.

II YOU wish Splendid pair of Spcctacles
fitted To your eye go to l.. h. WISER, who
will sell you better Lenses at half the price
Charged by trdreIinQ humbnQs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
200 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, 1881-10-28
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 25 to so per
cent. cheaper than any other house in
Monksf>
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
Notice..

All parties indebted to me on my
books must settle the same inside of
thirty days. N. WEBSTER.
MankatO, Oct. !, 1881. Q7w2
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
ANDREWS
ANDREWS

Is determined to keep the Lead! Stran-
gers will find the place by following the
crowd to the Largest Boot and Shoe
House in Southern Minnesota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
ANDREWS
ANDREWS

Leads the Trade on prices and docs a
tremendous business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

ANDREWS
says Large Sales and Small Profits pay
better than Small Sales and Large Profits.
Mean Business and Low Prices.
ANDREWS
Sells more Goods than all the other stores
combined /; and