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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16
RESCUED FROM DEATH.

William J. C%Oughlin, of Somerville,
Mass, says (: "In the fall of 1876 l was
taken with a VIOLENT BLEEDING OF THE
LUNGS, followed by a severe cough.
was so weak at II time that l could
not leave my bed. In the summer OF
1877 ! was admitted to the City Hospi-
tai. While there the doctors said l had
a hole in my left lung as big as a halt
dollar. l was so far gone one time a
report was around that l was dead. ]
gave up hope, but a friend told me OF
DIR. VIM. HALLS BALSAM FOR
THE LUNGS. l got a bottle, when
to my surprise and qualification, l COM
mcnccd to feel better, and to-day I feel
in better spirits than I have in the past
three years.
81 write this hoping every one af1ict-
ed with Diseased Lungs will be induced
to take DIR. WIN. HALLS BALSAM
FOR THE LUNGS, and be convinced
that CONSUMPTION CAN BE
CURED" Sold by druggists.
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follows

A a s embodying the above title
came before justice p. X. johnson last
Monday, wherein Teresa Humer of
Limetown, took umbrage at Anton
Ruder of the same town, for striking
her on the nose, thereby causing an UNI
natural enlargement.
The case was eloquently argued by
attorneys Pau and Foster, and at their
close the Justice quickly sifted the
grains of fact from the chaff Of evidence
and decided that the said Ruder must
swell the city exchequer to the tune OF
IS and costs, which footed up $685.
60. The defendant, Ruder, liquidated
the debt he had 80 quickly contracted,
and the parties went home rejoicing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

FIRST WAR;.
Will be held at the Union House, on
2lst. Polls open from 2 to
8 =. M.
SECOND WARD.
Will be held at the City Hall, from
6 80 until 8 p. NJ, September 2lst.
THIRD WAR
Will be held at w. T. Mills store
room, corner of Front and Cherry Sts.,
at s o'clock, P. M, September 81.
MANKATO TOwNaRIP.
Caucus will be held at usual place
of holding caucuses at o O'Clock Pm.
September 21st.
BY order of Town COMMITTEE.
FOURTH WARD.
Caucus will be held at 3eebe's build
ing on Wednesday evening Sept. 2lst.,
between the hours of 9 and Z o'clock.
VIM. THOMAS,
r. w. BEEBE,
Ward Committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

One Of the saddest events that has
recently been chronicled in this vi.
entity is the untimely death of Mr..
Charles Crane, a young farmer living
three miles east of Good Thunder.
On Friday morning Of last week, in
a lit OF dependency sought and found
the balm for all earthly sorrows in a
tragic death. Taking u revolver,
Colts new 4l), he proceeded to a
slough or marsh about 40 rods east of
the house, where he paused and pla-
cling the pistol to his ear, in q
twinkling the leaden missile had done
its work. The ball passed through
the cartilage of the right ear, pierc.
ed the skull Immediately in front Of
that bOny prominence back of the
a known as the mastOrd processes.
1t made a clean cut wound through
the skull and entered the brain where
it probably found Judgment. He then
dragged himself about two rods to the
fence, crawled beneath 1t to the road
and managed to get as far as the wag-
OH track. Here he was found shortly
Medical attendance was
promptly called, but the surgeons
art was Of no avail. He died
that afternoon ut 6 o'clock. Until
2 O'Clock he had many lucid moments,
which he seemed to realize his
recognizing those around
him. AT that time he became pro.
insensible and remained SO
till he died.
His funeral on Sunday was largely
attended, especially by the masonic
fraternity, of which he was a men,
ber. He was a native Of Juno, Wis
cOnsin, had received a collegiate edu-
and 1t only required a few mo.
.ents of conversation to prove that
he was a man of superior taste and
On account of ill health,
father sold out his business in Ju.
no, about two years ago, came to Min
nesOta and bought a farm. He was
81 years of age, and leaves no family
save his aged and almost heart brOk-
Eli parents to mourn his death.
Regarding the cause which led to
this rash act, we forbear to indulge
speculation. involving as it would
domestic affairs and the affections 80
little understood by us as to unfit
)ur pen for the task. 1t is sufficient
for us to know that his toO-sensitive
heart vas untitled for this words UNI
kindness and has sought refuge in
and in his souls fight we can
hope he has found that peace
which was denied him here.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

We are credibly informed, and trust
we violate no rule of propriety when we
state, that an engagement matrimonial
exists between the Rev. G. w. Savidge,
pastor OF the NJ. +. church of this city
and Miss Lucia Bradley, second daugh.
ter OF George NJ. Bradley Esq, Of Lime
town. The union will be consummated
in the early spring of 1882. Miss Brad
ley is a young lady Of culture and refine
ment, and it is creditable to her ambi.
ton that she took part in the oratorical
contest for the prizes offered by Hamline
University last June, being a good second
in the encounter. She was a gradu.
ate of the Mankato Normal School of
1879, and her contemplated advance
ment in that higher school Of social
ethics. will no doubt he an item Of
interest to her old associates as well as
a cause for congratulation. Miss Is.
will not return TO Hamlinc, but will
prosecute her musical studies at home
until spring. Mr.. Savidge, who has
been pastor Of the NJ. f. church Of this
city for the past two years, has Won not
only the warmest regards of the church,
but Of our whole community. lie will
20 to the annual conference next week,
carrying the good news of daylight
shining thro' the hitherto fOrbidding
cloud of church Indebtedness, which ii
is but just to say is the direct result Of
his unceasing labors. From our knowl.
edge Of the parties TO this compact, it is
safe to infer that they will illustrate the
old time saying
THAI marriage rightly understood,
Gives to the tender aud the good
A paradise below.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

Mr.. j. l.. Kremcr of Danville, an
nounces himself this week as a candi-
date for County Treasurer upon the
democratic ticket. We recognize in
Mr.. Kremer Il formidable opponent,
and it behooves the Republicans to be
alert in putting forward a strong man
if they intend to..knock down,the persim-
mons this fall.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

Far away to the northwest of US, on
the line of the Canada Pacific railroad
survey. there is a chance to bring to
bsg game so much ahead of u prairie
chickens, ducks. geese, brant, and sand
hill cranes. as to make our tame home
sports dwindle into insigniticance.
Next to tackling tigers, lions, elephants
and hippopotami in the jungles of
Africa and India, ranks the hunting of
buifaloes on u western plains. 1t is
said that on the above survey the buifa-
loes have appeared in so large numbers
that both white men and Indians started
in hot pursuit of an immense herd
between Wood mountain and GU
Appellee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

The attention of pedestrians was at
tractcd last Tuesday evening to a novel
scene al Meagher's hardware store. He
had a couple of elegant coal stoves sit
ting near the door way, illuminated in
such a manner as to appear like a bright
coal fire. Upon examination We found
that he had lined the interior of the stoves
with red tissue paper and set a lighted
lamp inside, which produced the illu.
mination described.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16
THE RAILROAD BOND TRIBUNAL,
And tho Legislative enactments OF 1860
and 1881.

and 188
The Supreme Court, to which was
referred the questions Of the consti.
nationality Of the amendment act OF
1850 and the act Of March End 1881.
providing for the adjustment of the
State railroad bonds, have filed their
decision, declaring the constitutional
amendment of 1850 invalid, because
it impairs the obligation Of the con.
tract between the State and the
holders of the bonds. The Court
also holds that the act of I'd March,
1881 is unconstitutional and void, be-
cause 1t delegates legislative power
to the bond tribunal of five District
Judges. They also determine that a
writ of prohibition shall issue to
restrain the tribunal from acting.
We find in one Of our exchanges.
the condensed summary Of the finding
of the Court:
ST. PAUL, Sept. 10, l8Sl.-The
Supreme Court decide:
FIRsT-That the constitutional amendment
OF ls60. providing that no law FOR the levying
Of a tax, or otherwise, providing for the pay
ment of the State Railroad Bonds, shall tax
effect or he In force until ratified by u maJori-
ty OF the electors of the State, Ii invalid, be-
cause II impairs the obligation OF the contract
between the State and tho holders Of the
bonds.
SECOND-That the net of March I'd, 1881, For
the adjustment of the State railroad bonds, IL
unconstitutional and void, because II dele
gates Legislative power to the "bOnd tribunal"
THIRD-That u writ of prohibition shall
issue to restrain tho tribunal from acting.
1t is said the Court was unanimous
in the conclusions to which they ar.
So now, the question reverts
back to the Legislature, to be chosen
one year from this fall, and it is to be
hoped that body will be composed of
men equal to the task of graphing
with this elephant which the State of
Minnesota finds on its hands.
by this decision, the act of 1860, is
pronounced unconstitutional because
it is in fact retroactive and in viola
tiOn of that well established law
which prohibits the enactment of
any law impairing the obligation of
All the ink that has been
all the brair that have been
and all the expense incurred
in arriving at the point we now occu.
py is nOminally lost, and we start
anew OF the question, which will
probably be in brief, are you for or
against the liquidation of these bonds!
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

Mr.. j. NJ. Barclay of Point Pleasant,
wants to make us believe that he and
three other gentlemen caught 48 black
bass from the waters of Lake Madison
last Tuesday, whose aggregate weight
was S2 pounds. We accept his state
ment as authentic, because we saw
enough of them at the Mankato House,
Wednesday, to convince US of its truth
fulness. Mr.. Barclay says that the
woods around his place are filed with
squirrels, quails and other game.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16
Blue Earth valley Stock Show.

Now that Bill Kings show and the
State Fair arc things of the past, and
the desire of thousands of people who
annually visit such places, has not been
gratifled owing to the unpropitious
weather, We respectfully remind such
persons that the Blue Earth Valley
Stock Show and Agricultural Fair is to
take place October 5th and 9th, at the
farm of l.. +. McKibben, in the town
Of Pleasant Mound.
From unp~retentious beginnings, five
years ago, our exhibition has annually
increased in magnitude and interest,
till now, our fifth Annual Show bids
fair to greatly exceed and Outrival its
%pretcntious predecessors in all that is
needful to success. Unlike last year,
the management have succeeded in
selecting a time 81 as not to conflict with
the neighboring fairs in Faribault.
Martin and Watonwan counties, us we
have received highly ilattcring promises
of a large patronage from those local
tiles.
While as inducements to draw the
public out, we offer no balloon ascen-
sions MOI twenty-mile bold female
riders, neither will we demand of you
at the gate, one dollar admission fee
and fifty cents to the Amphithcatre,
but like Salvation, Its free to ALL"
So bring your sisters and your cousins
and your %aunts," and don't forget your
dinners, and witness the finest stock
show of your whole life. To those who
do not choose to bring dinners with
them, l will say that Mr.. and Mrs.
McKibben will provide for such, at %
cents a meal.
The noted imported Norman stallion,
COLOSSUS" with all his get, will he OH
exhibition, which alone will he worth
going milos to see. Colossus eldest
progeny are 10Y four years old, and
with the younger broods, each succeed
ing year, will present to the eye of all
lovers of horse-ilesh a grand sight, such
as comes but once in a lifetime.
In conclusion, let me add for the
benefit of the timid, who may have had
experience and been victimized in com.
peting for premiums at other fairs, that
the spirit of the 18th amendment will
be strictly adhered to in making the
awards, and committees will decide OH
the merits Of articlcs-show no f~avorit-
ism, and be guided without fear or
Of race, color OF previous condi-
ton, otc.
Remember the date, and bring along
anything you may have worthy to show,
and get the blue ribbon. CosINE.
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A Profitable Crop.

DIR. Wickersham, Of this city, has a
vineyard covering a piece of land of
half ar acre from which he has
picked and sold some 600 pounds Of
grapes, at an average of ten cents per
pound, and has only picked half of the
croD.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

We acknowledge the receipt of an in
vitation TO attend the Blue Earth Valley
Stock Fair. to he held at Willow Creek,
this county, Oct. 9th. We will put in
an appearance at that time if no unfore-
seen circumstances interfere in the
meantime.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

NJ. b. Haynes has drawn a complete
plat OF the north portion of the city,
showing the location Of every building
and the property of the Northwestern
Railroad Company. 1t is for the in
spec,ion of j. NJ. Egan, of the Milwau-
kee COMPANY.
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Announcement.

I am a candidate for the Office Of Clerk Of
Court for Blue Earth county. subject to the
action of the Republican Convention. / would
respectfully ask the assistance Of Republic
cans throughout the county to give me the
nomination, and I pledge myself that l will,
as heretofore, use my best abilities to secure
the success Of the whole ticket and the party,
whether l am successful or not.
8. w, BURGESS.
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Baptist Missionary Convention.

hbsh
The missionary convention under
the direction of the General Mission.
AIRY of the Baptist State convention
will be held at the Baptist church in
Garden city, beginning Monday eve.
ming, Sept. 10, and continuing thrO'
the day following. Good Thunder,
Vernon, WinnebagO City and Manka.
to churches please take notice and be
represented in the meeting if posi-.
BILE. The programme is as follows a:
MONDAY EVENING.
7:30-DevOtiOnal.
S:0O-SermOn, Rev. J. F. Merriam.
TUESDAY.
1O:0O--Prayer.
1890" The Christian spirit and
the Missionary spirit one." Rev. r.
A. Clapp, st. James.
lilo" The power of Sympathy"
Rev. H. S. Davis, Waseca.
l1:40--COnference.
200 p. H." Missions in Foreign
Lands"
2:3O- America.
3:OO-- Minnesota.
3:30-"The Sunday School,
7:30--DevotiOnal.
8:00--SermOn, Rev. H. S. Davis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

If you want q parl0r stove that will
keep fire until the ED day Of May 1882,
call at John F. Mcagher's and get a
"Garland" for coal or wood; "Eastlake",
"Acorn" or your choice Of the finest as
sortment Of Parlor stoves ever offered in
this market for the least money. Do not
forget the place. laws
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

How IS THIS FOL AUGUsT.-In 10
days, c. d. Taylor sold 25 watches, and
8 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 a small margin. Q0tf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

Mr.. NJ. W. Horton, a Landscape paint
err, for the past year and a half residing
in Madison, Wisconsin, has come to
reside in Mankato. He made the FREE
PRESS a pleasant call on Thursday last.
Minneopa Falls and other localities in
our midst, will afford good subjects for
his brush and easel. He is highly pleas
ed with Mankato, but not enrapturcd
by its sidewalks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16
MAKRIED ID.

this city, Sept.
l3, 1851, by 7. X. Johnson, Esq, David W.
Williams, of Oneida County, N. Y, to Miss
Sarah f.. Hughes of Blue Earth County.
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Every reader of the FREE PRESS
should carefully peruse Prot. Searing's
address. delivered nj the Garden City
Fair yesterday, and which we publish
this week. cer6afim Ct liferdtim.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

100 acres, with 100 acres under pillow,
81 miles south west from Lake Crystal.
Good house, granary and meadow land.
Apply to HENRY CHRISTENSEN, Man.
katO. 1tw3
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A beautiful assortment of slippers for
ladies and gentlemen are on exhibition
at C. II. AUSTIN & Sons, sign of the
Mammoth Boot.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

On Saturday last, several fiocks of
sandhill cranes came circling down
from the north, implying that cold
weather had reached their summer re-
sort. They will stop and put on fairness
in Minnesota's corn.fields. A young
sandhill crane, well fatted, is equal in
delicacy 10 the best turkey that ever
graced a table. The old birds are easily
distinguished from the young, by their
varying plumage, the old birds, if our
memory serves us, inclining TO a deep
russell, while the young are lighter color
cd and dashed with blue. If any of
our sporting friends will send us a fresh
young bird from the country by ex-
press, they will receive the thanks of
the FREE Press. Never mind paying
express charges.
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Notice.

There will be a meeting of the Exec
utivc Committee of the old settlers asso-
citation at the office of P. X. johnson,
City Hall building, Wednesday evening
Sept. 2lst, ut 7 O'Clock sharp. Members
OF the association are requested to be
present.
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Announcement.

I take this means Of announcing that ] am
q candidate for Register of Deeds Of Blue
Earth County, subject to the action Of the
mated and elected, l promise my best efforts
to the faithful discharge Of the duties of the
Office. WIN. T. MATTHEW'S.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

For the best CANE Mills, and COOKS
EvArORATORs very cheap. BE sure and
90 there tor the best PLOws and Cook
STOVES, PARLOR STOVES, and complete
assortment of all goods in the line Of
IRON and HARDWARE. Just the place
to find everything in general Hardware.
0u-I
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

DIR. Yarnall is still at the American
House, administering to large crowds of
patients every day. He will still take
new patients a few days yet. All should
see him soon, who desire to at once.
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Announcement.
the Republican, Of Blue Earth County

To the Republicans Of Blue Earth County:
I announce myself as q candidate for the
office Of County Treasurer, subject to tho
action Of the County Convention.
nave been q resident of this county for
twenty-fOur years, always q firm Republican,
and have helped others faithfully without
ever before presenting myself as candidate
for office. w. w, DAVIS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

Isidor Longini invites his friends and
patrons to Inspect his extraordinary large
stock of Ovcrcoats.
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MANKATo FREE Press
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 10. 1881.

II YOU wish a Splendid pair of Spectacles
fitted Ia your eye. go to 4. X. WISER, who
will sell you better Lenses at half the price
charged 10y t~rdresng h~.mbu0s.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

The Chicago & Northwestern Com
pany have decided to build their new de-
pot at the foot Of Mulberry street, and
want the council to vacate the street as
originally intended.
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Announcement.
announcement,

/ hereby myself as candidate for
Sheriff, subject to the decision of the Re-
publican County Convention.
CHARLES H. SHALER.
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announcement.

announce myself the nominee for Sheriff
OF the Blue Earth County Republican Con-
ventiOn, to be held at Mankato, Sept. 23rd,
1881, and pledge myself to perform all and
singular the duties OF the office satisfactori.
" TO all parties. I. n. DEAN.
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Announcement.

I hereby myself q Republican
for Clerk of the Court Of Blue
Earth county, subject to the decision of the
County Convention.
Mankato August IL, 1884,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

At the meeting of the Board of Edu-
cation last Tuesday night, the finance
Committee recommended that a tax be
levied for the support of the public
schools of this city for the ensuing year
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-09-16

C. II. Austin has returned from his
Eastern trip. Now go in and look over
that big stock of boots, shoes and rub
beers which he purchased. 11w8
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i hereby myself a candidate for
County Treasurer subject to the action of the
Democratic County Convention.
j. p. KREMER.
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thereby announce myself as q candidate
for Sheriff of blue Earth County subject to
the action Of the Republican nominating Con-
CALVIN SMITH.
August 18th, 1881.
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alton Of the Republican County Convention
soon to assemble, for the oface Of Sheriff Of
Blue Earth county. ]. D. HAWKINS.
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For Rent.

Tiffany will sell all the school books
wanted at wholesale prices. Ink, pens,
paper, states &c. &c, at usual rates.
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announcement.

I hereby announce myself a candidate for
the Office of County Treasurer. subject to
the decision Of the Republican Convention.
WIN. JONES.
Lake Crystal, Sept. It'll.
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School TIT

Glove and Mitten stock is now COM
plete at the sign of the Mammoth Boot.
G. ii. AUSTIN & Son.
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Mrs. John Linn, Of New Ulm, nee
Miss Alice Shepard, has been visiting
old associates and friends in this city
the past week.
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announcement.

Sheriff before the Republican County NOmin.
ating Convention, to be held Sept. g, 1891.
HENRY MOHR.