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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-24

Nothing so takes the conceit out
Of the average man as to order his
paper discontinued, and then see the
editor going along and getting rich
without him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-24
Freak of Nature.

The Salem Advocate has an adver-
tisement that reads exactly as follows:
Wanted-To sell a cow to man
that will have calf before fall. We
suppose he wants to buy mother for
the prospective veal.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-24
MEDICAL EXAMINATION.

This Association has so framed its application
that only persons in good health can become
members as the applicant must answer all ques-
tions truthfuy. or forfeit all claims against the
Association. 80
All applications are inspected by the Medical
Director at the Home office, and if the appli-t
cant's health record should not appear satisfac
tory, special and searching medical examina-
tion may be required before admitting the applf-
cant to membership.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-24
ASSESSMENTS.

An assessment of one dollar upon each men,
her will be made after each death, or the maturi-
ty of Certificate, payable within thirty days af-
ter due notice and proofs have been mailed by
the Secretary to the last known address OF the
member.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-24
5000 FUNERAL EXPENSES.

This Association will forward immedi tely on
receipt of proofs of death, il desired, to the fam
lily of deceased. $500. for funeral expenses, and
deduct the same from the Benefit when paid.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-24

IN heEhOTfath.
At a called communication Of Mon
iteau Lodge, No. 295, A. F. & A.
NJ, on March 2, 1881, the commit
tee appointed to draft resolutions
expressive of the sorrow Of this lodge
at the death of brother William C.
Bruce, who died near Mexico, Mo-,
on Sunday, Feb. 90, 1881, aged 26
years, submitted the following re-
port:
Whereas, 1t has pleased the Su-
prema Architect of the Universe in
His infinite wisdom to call from the
Terrestrial Lodge below to that of the
Celestial above; from world of af-
fiction and sorrow to one of peace
and happiness, in that house not
made with hands, eternal IN the hea-
vens, our beloved brother, who was
formerly member of this lodge.
Therefore, be it
Resolved, That in the death of
brother Bruce the fraternity has lost
a true and tried Mason; the church
a Jealous, earnest Christian; the COM
munitv good citizen, and his be-
reaved family devoted hueband and
kind father.
Resolved, That we tender to the
widow of our departed brother. our
sincere coincidence in this their sad
bereavement, and that we earnestly
commit their case into the hand OF
Him who has promised to be father
to the fatherless and 8 husband to
the widow.
Resolved, That Moniteau Lodge
be draped in mourning for thirty
days, and as token of our grief al
the loss of our brother that we weal
! the usual badge of mourning for the
same length Of time.
Resolved, That a copy of these
resolutions be presented to the wild
ow of brother Bruce that they be
spread upon the minutes OF this lodgt
and that copy be sent to the Cali
fornia papers and Mexico LEDGER
with the request that they publisl
/ the same. a*
A. H. WoRKAEN.
LEWIS REED.
II C. T.. D. CARLOS.
p Committee.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-24

She was plump and beautiful, and
he was wildly fond Of her. She hated
him, but, woman-like, stroye to catch
him. He was q flea.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-24
ILLINOIS ITEMS.

One of our Citizens Inspects Monticello
Seminary, one of the Institutions of
Godfrey, Illinois.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-24
Incorporated Sept. 22d, 1878
SPECIAL FEATUETS.

SPECIAL FEATURES.
lSt. Uniform Membership Fee Of 5000 for all
- ages and amounts. 4 ~-
I'd. Return of all Assessments pro rata to the
number Of Certificates in force. ar~=
3D. No Division of Members into classes or
grades.
4th- No Annual Dues nor extra charges what
ever
5th- No Lodge Duties OF expenses.
9th. No Fines or penalties. e*
7th. Relief to sick members.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-24

Mr.. Nasty Givesan Account Of His First
Marriage.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-24
MARK TWAIN.

He Tells Some of His travelling Expsri-
ences.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-03-24
MEXICO LEDGER

..uED EVERY THURSDAY
!. su,rE. Editor and Proprietor.
e1 SO "A YEAR
m ADVANCE.
a.,n BUILDING, Northwest Corner
..r.re. over the Post Office.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12
A Valuable Work.

The North Star Publishing company
of Minneapolis, are at work gathering
materials for comprehensive history OF
the Minnesota Valley. The company
was organized last fall and have engag-
ed the most efficient men in the state
for obtaining statistics, datas, bio
graphies, "reminiscences ETC., for the
work. The past history of this valley
can furnish probably, the most varied,
the most interesting and the most start
ling "reminiscences Of any portion Of the
state, and it is highly proper that they
should be gathered in compact form for
future reference. Many of the old
settlers who participated In the stirring
events of years gone by, are dead, and
each succeeding year sees their numbers
grow less; with their demise many valu-
able and interesting incidents are lost
as they were never published or pre-
served except indistinctly in memory
We regard any effort that is made to
gather these scattered and almost obso-
lete "reminiscences and incidents of a
country's early days an honorable one
and the projectors Of it as benefactors
to future generations. Col. Mcclure Of
Minneapolis, with corps Of assistants,
arrived on the ground this week to
commence their peculiar and difficult
labors, consisting Of gathering statistics,
datas, biographies, etc. They will re-
main here several weeks until they make
thorough and exhaustive canvass OF
the county, when they will be followed
by the corps Of historians under com
mand Of Prof. Steele.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12

If there is any one thing that should
engage the attention of farmers more
than a deep interest in their own
county fairs each fall, it is the State fair.
For some time the State fair OF this
State was repeated failure owing to
various causes, principal among which
was the indifference of the management.
Farmers and stock raisers became dis
gusted and refused to attend, until it
became apparent that such an erganiza-
ton could only exist in name, If new
measures were not adopted and new
and more vigorous life infused into its
management. 1t was done, and last
year the organization moved its base to
Rochester and through indefatigable
labors on the part of its officers held the
first successful fair for years. Feeling
encouraged again, the people Of the
state evinced renewed interest and the
officers were also infected and deter
mined to give the people Of the. State
this year one Of the best exhibitions on
record. To such an end has the secre-
tary, r. G. Judson, been laboriug fol-
weeks, and he confidently assures all
that the fair will he larger in all de-
partments than ever before, and the d.
rectors were endeavoring to get repre-
sentation from all sections Of the State
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12
A Sudden and Unexpected Death.

Monday afternoon, intelligence reached
town that Mr.. John Farmer, living on
the bank of Lake Madison, had been
suddenly and Unexpectedly killed. The
facts as we cleaned them are as follows
Mr.. Farmer was standing Monday noon
near his barn, and under large elm
tree, whose wide spreading branches
afforded shelter from the hot noOn-day
sun. While he was thus resting and
probably contemplating the improve.
ments he had just completed, wholly
unconscious of impending danger, a
huge limb from the tree under which he
was seeking rcpOse became detached by
the wind that was blowing at the time
and falling, struck the poor man on the
head, killing him almost instantly. HI
leaves a wife and three children who
can hardly comprehend as yet the loss
of one who but few days ago was in
the vigor of manhood.
Mr.. Farmer has always been an ener
getic man, and one whose thoughts were
ever alive to the interests of the com
munity in which he resided. He moved
from this city last fall to Lake Madison
where he erected a saw mill and had bu
Just started it. He was also putting VI
another similar mill at Marysburg, ant
had Just before his death often congratul
ated himself upon the bright prospec
the future held out to him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12

An exchange in commenting upon
how to preserve the health OF children
gives the following timely hints
Children should never be nursed after
violent exercise or emotional excitement.
Those reared by the bottle or hand can
not be too closely watched, and with
them the most scrupulous cleanliness
should be practiced. Then, again,
indigestible food and overlooking should
be guarded against, and regularity OF
diet should be established. Barley
water is the best drink for children in
July. Icc-cold water should be avoid
ed. They should have plenty of out
door exercise, but the intense heat Of the
sun should be avoided. The practice Of
overdrcssing and tormenting the bodies
Of the children with fannels and heavy
wearing apparel in warm weather cannot
be too severely condemned, tor 1t is
prolific source of summer complaint
As long as warm weather prevails the
children should be dressed lightly and
made comfortable, both in and out o.
doors. All sudden exposure should bt
avoided, and the extremities should b.
kept warm. But above all, mother
should practice cleanliness in the car
of their children. Water is cheap, ant
not only keeps the little one clean, bu
cool.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12
A Peculiar Case OF Diphtheris.

A few weeks ago, q young man living
at South Bend, named Ranerson, aged
about 10 years, carelessly and accidental
ly shot revolver ball into his foot. 1t
was subsequently removed by DIR. Snow
Of this city, and the youth, before the
wound had healed, waded all one day
in the river, without experiencing any
particular pain. but day or two after.
wards came down with diphtheria. His
case was treated by the same physician
and was brought out Of danger when
the disease was transferred to the sore
foot, forming similar membranes as in
the throat. These were cut out twice
and the sore began to heal, when the
boy, who was a great lover Of dogs and
at this time had litter of pups
around him, allowed the pups to lick
the sore; the consequence was that the
disease immediately appeared in the
throat OF the pups. A younger brother
Of the above youth played with the dogs
last week and contracted the disease, but
is now being treated successfully
by DR.. Snow. The singularity of the
case is that the pups should catch the
disease, as it is, VIC think, the first case
on record, although the disease has been
known to attack cattle, horses and
sheep.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12

Hon. H. w. Holly, of Winnebago
City, was in town Wednesday, en-route
home from upper Michigan and Duluth.
Mr.. Holly, as was announced in the
FREE PRESS a week or two ago, has an
interest in the grading of new railroad
from Ontonagon to Green Bay, and in
speaking of the country aroundOntonag-
on, says there is no country except as
covered with heavy timber, but the
mining interests that are fast developing
along the south shore Of Lake Superior
will, in time, materially assist in de-
veloping that place and its surround
ings. He took steamer from OntOnag-
on to Duluth, and of the latter place
he expresses confidence that bright
future awaits it. Its peculiar location
at the head of the lake /; its rapidly
growing manufacturing industries /; it's
shipping and daily arrival of large
steamers freighted with passengers,
lumber, coal, mineral, ETC., cannot help
but make large and populous place of
Duluth. Mr.. Holly says that he saw
sufficient coal, both hard and soft, un-
loaded upon the wharves at Duluth to
supply the entire southwestern part OF
this state. To verify Mr.. Hollcy's state
ments we append the following item
from Duluth.
There is blockade in our harbOr.
Some twenty barges and vessels, all coal
laden, arrived Sunday and yesterday,
with total tonnage of some 10000 to
10000 tons. Our docks are all full and
room il very scarce.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12
MnnkatO Pedestrians.

Mcssrs. Freeman, Guilbert, Paulson,
Firestone and Boyer are the five gentle
men who accepted a wager to meet at
the Mankato House last Monday morning
at half past five and walk to Madison
Lake, distance Of about twelve miles,
and those that failed to meet at the ap-
pointed time and start should pay the
wager. They probably all retired early
Sunday night to dream Of the pros
pective trip and its accompanying
pleasures. Each fellow undoubtedly
thought that every other fellow except
himself would fail to be ON hand at the
appointed time, and sure enough they
all did fail except Freeman, who ar
rived Just as the hand of the clock
pointed to the hour agreed on. He
arrived fully equipped tor any cmergen
cy and held his post like true sentinel
while gazing up the street watching
for the tardy ones, but nary one came
and he finally deserted his post II
ponder upon the fickleness of man
"'Tis the early bird that catches tn
wOrm."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12
Credit whore Credit IL Due.

We have heard it frequently remarked
"the reason DIR. Snow never lost any
patients from diphtheria was, he never
had any bad cases." But a case at West
Mankato recently, dlsproves that, for
Miss Annie Strickland, of that place,
had severe attack and on the seventh
day Of her illness her life was despaired
of by her physicians, and DIR. Snow was
called in, much against his inclination,
but through sympathy for the family
he consented to attend the case with
many misgivings as to the result, for
the length of time that had elapsed
since she was stricken made 1 much
more difficult. Remedies Were admins
tered, and strange to relate, the patient
began to improve Immediately, and to-
day she is able to sit up, and every in
dication points clearly to her final re
cOyerv.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12
"ltatlier TALL"

Mr.. George Is. Owen left at the FREE
Press office last Saturday, Il stalk of
corn measuring IA feet and inches, cut
from his fathers garden in this city.
We labeled it "a sample of Minnesota
corn and placed it outside the door.
Soon it attracted attention of passers-by,
causing not little establishment at its
extreme height, but many ludricious re-
marks from strangers. One old Illinois
farmer gazed ut it with a loving eye
and quietly said, rather tall amt it,
stranger +. Looks heap like lll'noy
fodder" Another, from the Emerald
Isle, said to his companion i: "Faith,
Jamie ! gaze at thot wot an Elegant
fishing pole (" 1t was simply immense
to SAY the least, and the ears on the same
were beyond the reach of six fOoter
standing on tiptoe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12

Another illustration was presented
Wednesday evening of the impossibility
for two trains to pass each other OH the
same track. 1t occurred in this wise.
Through negligence and in direct OPP
position to railroad rules, the engineer
of the construction tram was running
his engine up and down the track pump
ing, on the the regular passenger trains
time, and had nearly reached the curve
in the rear Of the machine shop when
the passenger train came booming
around, the engine in the rear, the en-
ginccr unconscious of any obstruction,
when bang! the head coach Of the pas
scngcr train and the front of the con.
struction engine collided. The head
light, pilot and front of boiler of the
engine was smashed, while the platform
of the coach was wreck and the bear
ings of tho trucks and break-rods great.
ly damaged. No one was injured, but a
number shook up. This is the first
accident on this branch Of the Milwau.
kec road, and until it is demonstrated
that two trains can pass each other on
a single track, similar accidents are
likely to happen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12

Since the last issue of the FREE PRESS
we have received information from
numerous farmers in various sections of
the county in response to our request to
inform us of the status of the wheat
crop in their immediate vicinity, and
the opinion is nearly unanimous that
the yield OF 1881 will not he more than
One.half, or ) to bushels to the acre.
There are instances however, where the
crop is good, but on the average through
the county it will not so over the above
amount. And we also find the opinion
gaining ground, that more stock and
less wheat will be raised in the future,
and where one farmer Is unable to make
II proper start with stock, u number Of
them will cooperate and work together
until such time as they may be able to
go 1t alone.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12

Like wine, the following paragraph,
which has done good service in. the
columns of many "a contemporary, grows
better with age: "Thc columns OF a
paper are the publishers stock in trade,
and parties who ask to Use them for
their special benefit must expect to pay
for the same. Every public spirited
citizen of place should have a pride in
seeing his town aud surroundings i'm
prove every new house, every new road,
every new manufacturing establishment
erected, every new business opened
enhances the value of property in our
midst. Every rejecting mind knows
this to be true, and it should not be
forgotten that the loca! newspaper adds
much to the general wealth and pros
perity of the place, as well as increases
the reputation Of the town abroad. II
benefits all who have business in thu
place, enhances the value of property
besides being desirable public con
veniencc, even if not conducted in til,
interest Of either political party. l
increases trade, it cautions against i'm
position, it saves you from loss, it warn
you of danger, it points out differen
advantages, and increases your profits
The local press is the power that move
the people therefore support it by ad
vertising in it literally, subscribing an
paying for it."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12

Wednesday morning, Mr.. John Rich
ards, who clerks for Frink Il Brown,
received telegram from Conductor
Jack Keelcr, announcing the drowning
of his brother Tom Richards, at Madi-
son, Dakota, Tuesday, 'ot this week.
1t was startling news for John and his
parents to receive, as well as the host of
intimate friends that he made while
employed IN this city under George E.
Brett and q. |. Lidgerwood. Subsequent
ly to leaving here he entered the employ
of n. b. Iarwood, as travelling salesman,
and when that firm closed he engaged
with Storm u Hill, Chicago, in whose
employment he was at the time of his
death.
John Richards left for Madison
Wednesday evening via the Sioux City
road to get the remains. They will be
inferred here.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12
Onr city nublic schools open Sent. 5.

Our city public schools open Sept. 8,
with good corps Of teachers.
Only few days more Of grace in
which to pay taxes, delinquent prior
to 1870.
The Minneapolis Tribune Of the 10th,
reports the wheat crop Of the State as
40, $3.50, 1856 bushels.
We will bet our old clothes that the
above figures will be cut down 15,OOO,-
600 before January 1882.
Miss Minnie Darrah has resigned her
position in our schools and accepted
another in the public schools Of Manka-
to. Her work here has been effective
and fa,,nful, and she will he missed by
all. We are sorry to lose her, but we
congratulate her in securing u position
in larger school, where the pay is
better, the year shorter, and opportun-
tiles for advancement in the profession
more numerous. --Austin Transcript.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-08-12

The grounds had been enlarged, new
buildings erected, and many modern
Improvements made. There would be
one train of live stock from Madison,
Wisconsin, alone, and j. G. Easton of
Chatfield would have a remarkably fine
exhibition Of sheep. He said Dakota
would be largely represented at the fair,
and that, in fact, it would be hard to
name any section Of the country in the
vicinity, which would not be represent
ed. Some fine exhibits had been prom.
Used from Chicago, New York, and from
the East as far as Vermont. A Racine
firm would exhibit 100 varieties of
wooden shawls. There would be exhib-
its of dry goods, and the process of
making silks would be shown. Mr..
Judson says that the races, which are
confined to horses bred within the State,
would be an attractive feature of the
fair. Mr.. Chas. De Graft had entire
charge of that department, which was
an assurance that everything would be
conducted legitimately. The matter Of
combining the races to horses raised and
owned within the State was to encour-
age the breeding of blooded stock,
which would not be done if horses from
abroad, with professional drivers, were
allowed to compete in all the races.
There would, however, be some prize
open to all. Arrangements were being
made, and would soon be announced, to
present attractions which would provide
both entertainment and fun for those
attending the fair.
Regarding the promised exhibit Of
live stock, Mr.. Judson says that 800 new
stalls have been ordered to meet the de-
mand for space AZ indicated by the
entries already made. Among some of
the prominent stock growers who will
be present are r. Oglevie, Dexter Curtis
and George Bryant, of Madison, Wis. !;
Messrs. A. o. Fox, j. and VIM. Kiser of
Oregon, Wisconsin; Mr.. Wylc, ofLceds,
Wisconsin, and other well-known stock
growers. Hon. J. C. Easton, of Chat
field, has promised to send three car.
loads Of fine sheep. Hon. Daniel Buck
of Mankato will make an exhibit of
Holstein cattle.
An official circular has been issued to
the agents of the Win0na Il st. Peter
railroad and branches, informing them
that shipments Of live stock, agricultur-
al implements, etc, for exhibition at the
Minnesota Agricultural and Mechanical
Association, to be hclt at Rochester,
MIMI, September 9Th to 10th, inclusive,
may be way-billed at regular rates, pre-.
paid, with note on way.bill, "For exhi-
bition at Agricultural and Mechanical
Fair" On the return of the freight, if
within six days after the close of the
Fair, no change of ownership having
occurred, and with proper evidence from
the Secretary of its exhibition, it will be
returned free to the point Of shipment,
and the charges first paid will De re-
funded. Stock contracts must he exc
cuted with all shippers for live stock
forwarded to and returned from the Fair