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

1t will be remembered that shortly
aftet the present session of the State
Legislature convened, Hon. Andrew C.
Dunn, of Faribault county, offered
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 IN
doubtedly fully appreciated by the re-
cipicnt. The rug consisted of an irreg-
ular piece Of mating, nearly yard
square, fr;rged around to the depth of
four inches with patched and checksred
cloth. This fringe was further gloritied
with innumerable tin stars. In the
center of the rug was monogram, A.
G. d." surrounding this monogram was
deliberately woven a 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 flowers
| typificd a similar existence of the
member; the monogram suggested that
the recipient was so we'll known in all
parts of the State that his initials suf-
| feed, and the fact that the piece was not
quite square signified that the member
was not himself quite SQUARED
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. IN. o. Picayune. oct
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

The State of New York has only
had three Presidents, General Arthur
being the third. Each of these lit is
a coincidence), first served as Vice.
President. Martin Van Buren, held
that Office just before he was elected
President. Willard Fillmore was
Vice President for more than year
before General Taylor's death pro-
NOTED him to the Presidency. Like
his three immediate predecessors in
the Presidency, General Arthur has
an only daughter.
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

As the day of election approaches, 1t
is pertinent TO inquire Of every voter
j. your name registered! Have you
changed your 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, affirmations anG
great deal Of swearing barred from
the polls.
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 various
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

How is THIS FOR AUGUsT.-In 10
days, C. d. 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 Il
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 Minnesota's genuine Indian Summer,
that We could not forego the pleasure
OF placing them promptly on record.
We hope the residue of the week will
he 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

| have concluded to retire from my
present business about the lst 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

Iorillard and Kcenes 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 Kcenc
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
FoNall, who won hy head.
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

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

W. II. Allen and wife returned from
their visit TO Wisconsin last Saturday
evening. Mr.. Allen reports the wet
prevailing through the entire breadth
of Wisconsin, from the Mississippi river
to Lake Michigan, greatly in excess Of
what We have had here. He says every
piece Of flat land passed was a lake,
while hundreds of cocks of hay were
floating upon the waters placid bosom,
every piece Of plowcd 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

If you want parlor stove that will
keep fire until the ED 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
l2w8
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
The Markets.

Wheat to-day brings for No. /, $l.2s;
No. 3, $l.25 No. 3, $l.1S Corn read
lily brings so cents oats, 40 cents eggs
are scarce at 20 cents ; butter, prime
table, is worth 30 cents potatoes have
dropped to 80 cents u bushcl and hay to
$40 to $12 a ton.
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 10 cents. These
are in five lectures, in reply to Col.
Ingersoll's lecture, "What must do to
be saveds' 1t is printed by l. X. Funk
& Co., 10 and l2 Dey Street N. Y.
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

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
emotions derivable from anthracite OF
its softer neighbor.
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 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
There Is truth in the following supp

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 a
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
NJ A IL II lie ID.

RHOADS-HAYCRAFT-By Rev. N. Hobart,
In the city of Mankato, on the End, inst,
Mr.. William &. RhOads, of DE Kalb county,
Mo-, and Miss Eugcnic s. Haycraft, OF Blue
Earth county, MINI.
UNCOMFORTABLE HOkah, Wcdnes-
day evening. Oct. Goth, MIR. James s. ThOmp-
son to Miss Emma A. TOwne.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

1t is surprising how many paralyzcd
men come from Dakota, stopping here
for aid. Two came in last Monday,
one with paralyzed arm, another with
a paralysed leg. The one with the p. |.
was crossing the street when a small
dog rushed after him, and the way that
paralyzed leg Glove the air in an en-
deavor TO hit the canine, put to flight
any further doubt that its owner
was a fraud
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 Tut,lc'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. 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. 1lWS
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 fine line of
shaded plushes 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

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
Misses & Clildrel'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

A beautiful assortment of slippers for
ladies and gentlemen are on exhibition
at c. ii. AUSTIN Il Sons, sign of the
Mammoth BoOt
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
big stock of them.
CHI. AUSTIN & Son.
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

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. Q8w3
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

We have two grades of Arctics, Over
shoes and Rubbers. And if you are
not posted in the quality of Arctics and
Rubbers, 60 to the New York Boot and
Shoe store, where you can see both
qualities to select from. First quality
goods for less money than you can buy
second quality goods at other places.
We carry full line Of specialties in
Arctics, Overshoes and Rubbers, not to
be found in Mankato, except at the New
York Boot and Shoe store.
We have made heavy purchases this
fall and bought more goods than any
previous season.
Our stock is now larger and more
complete with better assortment than
you can find in all the other stores COM
bined.
You will save from IS to so per cent.
on all goods bought from us.
When you want prices on Boots and
Shoes 60 to
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

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

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

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

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

BAXTER-In 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

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

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

The black and colored cashmeres at
CHRISTENSEN Bros, beat everything in
the city.
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 IL Son.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28
MANKATo FREE PRESS.
FRIDAY. OCTOBER IS. 1881.

IL you wish Splendid pair of Spcctacles
fitted Ia your eye. go tn l.. n. WISER, who
will sell YOU better Lenses nj half the price
charged by frdrclinQ humbnQS.
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
Velvctecns at 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
Children's Suits, Overcoats and listers,
ut POND Bros.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-10-28

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

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

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

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

and the VERY BEST made, and We
will sell them very cheap for cash. Dc
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.
ANDREWS
ANDREWS

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

says Large Sales and Small Profits pay
better than Small Sales and Large Profits.
Mean Business and Low Prices.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-08
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
M. ARrHun's TnsT STATE FARE.
a Conservative DOeumenG WhAeA Gees
MAnutely InsO the Home and Fer
eaGn .ReIataSns Of the GeverH-
menE-Polgerss Report.

WAsHGeToN, d. D, Dec SO TIE
Senate and House Of Representatives. AZ TIE
Uahod States; An appalling calamity has
befaIIen the American people since their
chosen Representatives last met in the halls
where you are now assembled. We might
else recall with unalloyed content the pros
perity with which, through the year, the
nation has been blessed. It's haryests have
been plenteous, its varied industries have
thrived, the health Of It's people has been
preserved, it has maintained with foreign
governments the undisturbed relations OF
amity and peace, and for these manifesto
lions of His favor we owe TO Him who holds
our destiny in His hands the tribute of our
grateful devotions, and to that mysterious
exercise of Divine will which has taken
from US the loved and illustrous citizen who
was but lately the head of the nation we
bow in SORROW and submission. The memo
~ Of his exalted character, his noble
achievements and his patriotic life, will
be treasured forever as a sacred possession
of the whole people. The announce
ment OF his death drew from foreign
governments and people tributes of sympa-
thy and sorrow which history will record a
signal tokens of the kinship of nations and
the federation of mankind.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-08
Home Amin.


TRADE AND MANUFACTURING REPORTS.
The State Department still continues to
publish to the country the trade and manu-
featuring reports received from United
States officers abroad. The success of this
course warrants its continuance, and such
an appropriation as may be required to
nsst tAS l1pidly inCrOaainS dsnand for
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-08

49, PiIsUHer; your cross-examina.
'ion Is closedr He had secured from,
the assassin the one fearful admission
most fatal To his nretapso &c -.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-08

~ IS always brought down 10 n
question of capacity to dis
ish between right AID wrong n, the
me act was done In the most an
0liXe of Enrlisk 60. :. --o9. au-
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-08

nave sulilcient judgment 10 know what
nc was doing and that it was wrong IN
10 ny The fair application of this L.
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-08

Pacific route viii most probably com.
mencc running on December 18th, and
regular through business will be estab-
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-08

the ioriy-scventh congress is issued IN
th' readers of THE News today and is
worthy of their careful nerusal Tha
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-08

1"eH iii''t INC growing opinion all over
~! country for the necessity of more
liberal views as originating a number
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-08

from the east line of the county to this
place, and are now on their wav 10 the
west line. They will ,rob.lI
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-08

dent Garfield and Senator ConkIinps
Answer had no personal knowlede e
OF IL. not getting into q caucns with
The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-12-08

towa, the TofIowIng resolutions were
unanimously adopted
OLD SOLDIERS To BE RETAINED.