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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
Personal MeAtion.

Rev. Richmond is recuperating in
Indiana.
A. Weber, formerly Of this city, has
moved to st. Peter.
Mrs. Judge Dickinson returned from
Blu. Earth City Tuesday.
Mrs. .. ID. Parsons, OF Minneapolis,
is visiting her old friends in the city.
Mrs. Milhe Graves, wife of Asa, ID
spending the Summer at Lodi, N. Y.
CD. Taylor, our popular ieweler. went
to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, last Tuesday
for few days recreation.
DR.. Jacoby went to st. Paul Wednes-
day, to attend the commencement excr-
cises at Hamline University.
Col. J. W. Polleys, superintendent of
Colonel Thompson's extensive vinegar
works at Wells, WAS In town Tues
day.
Forepaugh's agent was here the first
Of the week making contracts and dis
tributing bills for the great circus the
9th Of July.
Assurances are given that the Milwau.
kee road will soon put on large force
of workmen and build their line from
here to Minneapolis.
&C. Brown, Esq, formerly proprie-
tor Of the Record, at this place, has sold
his business interests at Flandrsu and
returned to Msnsato,
W. w. Williams and wife, of Albert
Lea, came to the city last Saturday, his
wife going to Sioux City and he stop
ping here over Sunday.
Rev. w. Whitney, now the State
missionary Of the Baptist Association,
delivered u practical sermon at the
Baptist church last Sunday.
Miss Hattie Tibbctts and her sister,
Mrs. L. N. Patterson, of Minneapolis,
are visiting in the city and will also
visit Mrs. ID. c. Wood, Of Lake Crystal.
G. B. Knight, Esq, of Quincy, Mich,
was in town the first of this week, a
guest of ]. A. Presley. He is an ex-
tensive apple dealer and from whom
Mr.. Presley purchases largely.
Hon. s. P. Childs, one of Uncle Sans
most efficient servants in the postoffice
department, was in the city last Mon.
day, fresh from hunt upon the plains
fifty miles beyond the Northern Pacific
extension. 3. p. lays claim to killing
II buffalo and capturing young ante
lope.
Prot. Soaring, of the Normal School
returned last week from his Eastern
visit we'll pleased with his observations.
During his absence he has visited sew
cr;,l normal schools in the States east
and noted their different working, and
among Others the very popular normal
school at Owego, N. Y.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
Our Streets.

in many portions Of the city the
streets arg getting in bad condition, es-
pccialiy at the crossings. On third
street in lower town there il n bad mud
hole subsequent to every rain, and OH
some of the side streets the cutters are
filed with mud which necessitates the
wafer finding an outlet through the
street. We know that our street com
missioner is ,ioin" all in his power Ia
obvatc the difficulty, but il is almost
impossible for any one man to attend
properly To 81 much territory rs Man
kato covers. There is no one thing
that tends 10 the welfare of place of
this size us good streets and sidewalks,
and while We do not desire to see any
unnecessary outlay of the public funds,
yet wise expenditures in keeping our
streets and sidewalks in good repair
would he fully appreciated not only 10y
oui taxpayers but by the public gener-
al
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17

This is the name of new upright
piano just received mt Titfanys. 1t is
the first one ever brought to this city
aud can therefore he classed among the
latest novelties and subject to criticism
from the music loving populace. The
instrument is beautifully finished and
possesses II clear, smooth tone. Its
durability is unqucstioncd by none, and
its endorsement rs : superior instru,
mcnt is from the fact of its makers re.
ceiving the first medal of merit and
diploma of honor at the Centennial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
PROBATE NOTICE.
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
y Earth-ss.-In Probate Court.

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
y Earth-ss.-In Probate Court.
In the matter of the guardianship of the
minor heirs of Andrew l.ackmaii, deceased
viz, Catherine and George Lackman.
On reading and filing the petition Of Frank
Henline, guardian of the person and property
of Catherine Lackman and George Lackman
minors, for license to sell the real estate OF
his said wards; and 1t appearing from said
petition that II Is necessary and would be
beneficial To said wards, that said real estate,
or part thereof, should be sold;
1t Is ordered, that the next Of kin Of the
said wards and oil persons interested In the
estate of said wards, shall appear before said
Probate court, at the Probate Office in the
city of MankatO, in the county Of Blue Earth
aforesaid, on the 30th day of July, A. ID. 1881,
at 10 o clock I'm the forenoon, to show cause
why license should not be granted for the
ole of said estate.
And IL is further ordered, that copy of
this order he personally served on the next of
kin of said wards, residing In said Blue Earth
county, and on all persons interested In said
estate, ut least fourteen days before the hear
inb of said petition as aforesaid. and by pub
LEGATION thereof for four successive weeks in
the MANKATO FREE PRESS, weekly news
paper, printed and published at the city of
MankatO, In said Blue Earth county, the last
of which publications shall be ut least four
teen days before said day 0f hearing, and all
other persons interested, according to law.
Dated June nth, 1881.
BY the Court. @. W. MEAD,
silva Judge Of Probate,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
GREAT EXCITEMENT /!
At the NesU York Shoe store sUhere
Great Bargains are Onered!

Great Bargains are Onered!
The largest and most complete stock
of oil grades and qualities Of Boots and
Shoes, from the cheapest make to the
finest, at lower prices than any ether
store in MankatO. This is the cheapest
store under the sun. Three times as
large stock tS select from. We will
guarantee that you will save from 25 to
so per cent. on all goods bought of us,
and it is to your interest to buy where
you can buy the cheapest. We will
give you special bargains in Ladies'
Slippers and Walking Shoes. We keep
the finest and best made Shoes for La
dies, Misses and Children. We have a
fine line of Mems Shoes of the very best
make known, and ut prices to suit the
times. We have $50 pairs of Ladies
Walking Shoes which we will sell fOl
Is cents, sold for $1.25 at other stores
We have 1915 pairs OF WOmen's Shoes
that we will sell for 81, sold for ST. 10 al
other stores. Also 200 pairs OF Mems
Kip Boots, which we will sell for $l.5O
sold Tor $2.7j at other stores. Forty
dozen bottles Of French Dressing fol
ladies shoes at 10 cents per bottle, sold
for 90 cents at other stores. We have
the finest line of Ladies', Misses and
and Children's fine shoes and slippers
not to he found at other stores ut Man
katO, and at prices to suit the times
We will sell in the future rs in the past
strictly for cash. Everybody knows
that in dealing on credit an additional
profit is taxed to cover the risk of bad
debts. We will give our customers ex-
ira inducements for the next thirty days.
We carry the largest and best selected
stock of boots and shoes in southern
Minnesota.
49wG J. G.. ANDREWS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17

We have received notice from DIR
Muedeking, practical optician, that
he will be at MankatO next week with 4
fine assortment of optical goods; Sc
parties who are needing spectacles will
have good opportunity to get them
fitted accurately Ia the focus of the eye
The doctor examines the eyes so thai
they can he accurately fitted, as so many
persons eyes are actually ruined by
wearing glasses that do not fit the focus
OF the eye. Our citizens who are in
need of anything in the doctors line
will undoubtedly avail themselves OF
his visit.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
/" THE CycI0pstiia War" "

The Cyclopedia War and the Literary
Revolution are working wonderful and
happy results for the readers of books,
and srarchers after knowledge. The
great "Library of Universal Knowl-
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which is reprinted entire as portion of
its contents, u large corps Of American
editors and writers adding thereto, n
vast amount of information upon about
$4,000 subjects in every department of
human knowledge. Chambcrs's Ency-
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duct of the ripest British and European
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eign production it has been naturally
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ing about 10 per cent more matter than
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The snperlativc value and Importance
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VIII" aspires after knowledge and cul.
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
Real Estate.

The transactions in real estate for the
week ending today, are as follows;
Mrs. Elizabeth Warren, widow Of T.
ID. Warren and heirs, gave quit claim
deed for lot o, in block FL, and the
north !. of lot 8. block /, Warren's nd
dition, to isabelle J. Fuller.
Wanda j. Cooper and f. A. Cooper,
Of Mankato, sold t" Myron Patterson
the south = Of the Sc Or of section 10,
also the II of the sc ar Of the ST. ar.
section rs, town 1OG, for 200.
Margaret Pritchard sold to Richard
Davis, lot 4, block 3, Branson's addition
to Mankato, for 1915.
Myron r. Patterson and vile I" r. A
Cooper, the q OF Sc ar, sec TO- and
the II = oil Sc ~ OF Sc or Oh sw ar sec.
s6' Mankato' Tor $i,2oo'
Frank Fairclild and wife to Deantha
Falrchild' the NV qr oil INV or sec 2S'
ana % acres "l the W e "l )" qr sec
H. all IN the town OF pec"ria' Tor
$2,ooo.
John H. Beatty anu wlie I" '""li a.
willard, the whole Oh DOCK ~ III MAN
kato CITY, lor $i'o'
Dexter "A. lhayer III" WIG !" john
W. F"wier' io' d. DOCK - "o'o a"''-
ton I" M"hka''' 'of %.
'o,h f. rogers 10 ,h'r'es N'n'p-
ton' tie east ~ acres "' 1s' = vi lie
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Ai'rco W. "h'i''' anu vic ~ N"'S"-
ret 'ouns' u,e west " 'ee' o' 'o' =
an" ''e cast 80 'e', g." '"'"' IN .
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JOHN o'ep"e"s " avn" q. >'''N'
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ZION 10 MaP'e''h ior @i'.
Elias i'eiHhap all" "i'e " "''''''
Boydeh, TIE norm - acres Z" e VI
sw ~, sec. IA, town OF Garden "''!' IL.
$l,l0O.
Mrs. Isabella Jones, widow Oh Dr.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17

Mr.. George Pass returned from Fair
mont this week, where he had been to
submit his plans and specifications for
building the new court house and Jail
that Martin county had voted $4,000
bonds for. Prior to his arrival there, a
St. Louis man with cheek that is pro-
verbal with some, offered the commits
sioners plans and specifications free if
they would buy their cells of his house
and pay $500 for the same. This
struck the board so forcibly for cheap
ness that the majority readily acquiesced
and gave him the order. But since
they have learned that they could get
the cells for half the amount the mild
eyed boy from st. Louis offered. They
are sick and are using all their powers
10 back out from their hasty decision.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of Blue
~ Earth-ss.-In Probate Court.
In the matter OF the estate of Thomas ID
Warren, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition Of o. o
Pitcher, executor of the last will and tesla
m ent of Thomas ID. Warren, deceased, rep
rcsenting among other things that he has ful
~ administered said estate and praying that
Il time and place be fixed for examining and al
lowing his account of his administration and
for the assignment Of the residue of said o..
tate to heirs.
1t Is ordered that said account DO exam
ined and petition be heard by the Judge OF
this court on Monday, the 18th day Of July
A. ID. 1881, at 10 o'clock In tho forenoon, al
the Probate Office In said county.
And II Is further ordered, that notice there
of he gwen to all persons interested, by pub
fishing a copy Of this order for three success.
sivc weeks prior to said day Of hearing, In the
MANKATO FREE PRESS, weekly newspaper,
printed and published at Mankato. in said
county.
Dated ut Mankaro the 10th day Of June, A.
ID. 1881.
by the Court. q. w. MEAD,
6lwl Judge Of Probate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
The NRiad Queen.

The audience which gathered at the
Opera House last night to. witness the
initial performance Of the fairy opera
OF the "Naiad Queen, was overwhelmed
with admiration and wonder rs each
succeeding novelty was presented to
their enraptured gaze. No one present
had come prepared to see such vcrita-
BILE exposition of fairyland elegantly
illustrated by costly machinery and
scenic appliances, wholly unlike any
thini: operated upon the stage of this
city. The fact is, nearly everyone had
imagined the "Naiad Queen " to be
simply ian ordinary school children
oper rtta," as a lady of our acquaintance
expressed it yesterday. From begin
ming to end the Fairy Opera" was
grIificent and surprising, the costum
ing beautiful and the scenic effects su
peril About $50 persons were on the
stage last night, moving quickly and
grace fully IN their various parts, aston
ishin.y the audience with their ease and
skill. Certainiy no such perfection in
drill aud discipline has ever before been
displ; yed in this city, or we might say
State Gorgeous scenery, magnificent
costm mes, perfect stage setting and Won
derfuL mechanical effects characterize it
throughout. Nearly three weeks have
been occupied in arranging the me-
chanical appliances, ref.ting the stage
and adjusting the scenery. The Pro-
fessor deserves the highest praise for
the grand feast prepared and should re-
ceive the full patronage of the citizens
of La CrOsse.--La Crosse Chronicle.
This beautiful allegory will be given
in this city, at the Opera House next
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday evenings, June 81, %, 23, "a.
Grand matinee Saturday, June 25th, at
p. IN. Admittance so cents; children
IS cents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17

A quiet and very pleasant wedding
took place at the residence Of Mr.
Caleb Leavitt, Spring Island, Wednes-
day, June Sth. Mr.. Leavitt's son, Tim
othy, was married to Miss Mary Hinson,
also Of Spring Island, Rev. j. Pcmber
ton officiating. During congratulations
a sister of the bride expressed her hopes
and wishes in an appropriate poem,
Later bountiful repast WAS served, the
company dispersed, feeling that two
most worthy persons had embarked
upon lifelong journey, while earnest
wishes and prayers were sent with
them. Next morning Mr.. and Mrs.
Lcavitt left for their new home at Wal.
nut Grove, where the bridegroom had
already nest prepared for his mate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
Worth Remembering.

Now that good times are again upor
us, before indulging in extravaganl
show, it is worth remembering that nc
one can enjoy the pleasantest surround
ings if in bad health. There are hun.
drcds of miserable people going about
to-day with disordered stomach, liver
or kidneys, or dry, hacking cough
and one foot in the grave, when 80 ct
bottle of Parker's Ginger Tonic, would
do them more good than all the expen-
sive doctors and quack medicines they
have ever tried. 1t always makes the
blood pure and rich and will build you
up and give you good health at little
cost. Read Of it in another column.
(48w4
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17

G. II. Austin L. Son have in stock a
line of Ladies', Misses and Children 3
fine shoes, that is hard to beat. Among
Others are ]. n. Cloye's make, of Utica,
N. ", and J. f. Wagner's of Philadcl
phia. Gents shoes of every style imag-
Unable. Prices are lower than they were
last season. Your best interests are
furthered by calling on them before
purchasing elsewhere. (44wG
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
Great Rush Mt TaylOr's (!

For Gold and Silver Watches Taylor
is selling All endless quantity Of solid
Gold Watches this spring. Many of the
citizens of Mankato and vicinity have
bought two at a time, one for their bet
ter half and one for themselves. Also
the Patent Gold Case Watches, and he
is selling more. 80 the agents say, than
they sell in any other city of the same
size in the State. Taylor has sold over
one hundred and fifty watches in the
past few months. Taylor has orders
from all over the country. Taylor re.
ceived All order for two watches last
night from Janesville-and why is this
Simply because Taylor buys for cash
With ~ years OF experience he is en-
abled to purchase good goods at low
figures and sell them for the same. (O80
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17

Farmers look here j. G. Roller
will pay you the highest cash prices
at the Central warehouse for Wheat, Bar
ley, Oats, Corn, Timothy seed, Old Iron
Zinc, Brass, Copper, Paper Rags, Dress
ed Hogs, Hides and wool. Call and see
before you sell. l5-10m
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
Hotel fOs. Sale o. Trade.

The undersigned offers for sale his
hotel property, situated on the corner
Of Main and Second street in the city
of A1ankato. 1t Is good size and con.
dition for business and will be sold for
u reasonable price, or trade for other
pronerty. For particulars and definite
terms inquire al the the house:
5Iw4 4. GiAkTr E.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17

The most comfortable working shoe
is the old style, sewed bottom, army
brogan. G.. II. Austin s. Son have
them (44wR
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17

The most convenient and cOmpre-
hensive work of reference in a single
volume that has come to our notice is
Gaskell's Compendium of Forms, So,
cial, Educational, Legal and CONNER
cial.' In the words OF ex Governor
Yale: at is Il 500 library compressed
into one volume" We checrfully COM
mend il to the public.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
situation Wanted.

y merchant, 30 years of age, mar.
ried, Of German birth, wishes to get a
situation in u store, where he would be
enabled to master the English language
Address, HULDREICH f. GRAF,
Good Thunder, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
Mammoth Strawberries

Accepting an invitation from Mr.
Goodyear, we visited his nursery this
morning and viewed his strawberry beds
and currant bushes, and of course
sampled the delicious fruit. He has
nearly two acres of strawberries of the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17

do not know where else in so COM
pact form and at 80 small cost can be
found tenth Of the valuable iniorma-
ton contained in "Gaskell's C0mpend-
ium." IRWIN SHEPARD,
President State Normal School ut Wi
nnnn
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17

How oft in the quiet night are We
disturbed by the ceaseless music OF that
Symphonious insect, called the mosquito
He always comes gayly along at the
appointed time, punctual as dun, and
having announced his business, proceeds
at once TO the point, usually the tip Of
the nose. lie is musical cuss and al
ways sings the same tune in Il very mu.
steal voice, about rs follows:
Ina summer night take my flight
To whore the maids reposc,
And while they slumber sweet, and sound,
bite them on the nose.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17

An examination of candidates to fill
vacanccs IN the Corps of Teachers of the
Mankato Public schools, will he held
Tuesday June %, in High School rooms
Union building, Mt 8 o'clock A. NJ.
WM. +. GORRIE, Supt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17

Any one wanting Ice, can obtain the
same by leaving orders at J. ii Long Il
Co.'S butter factory, or with JOHN Pol
CHOW. The prices will he as follows
For families, per week 75c ents
For business houses. per 100 lbs go. 30 cents.
SxyH
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
For sale o.. Trade.

have five lots and three houses in
block $50, West Mankato, that I want
| to sell or trade for stock or farming
land. ! will give any one rare bar
| gain. A. KNAPP,
4Tm2) West MankatO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17

The pages of "Gaskell's Compend-
ium" are so well stocked with useful
knowledge, that few will hesitate to
give It the second place, at least, among
the volumes in daily use.--Boston
Herald
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
BLANKS! BLANKS (!

We have just received large stock
of the cheapest, handsomest, most com.
plete, most popular, most reliable, most
durable blanks in the State.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1881-06-17
A Word to MOfhe,.S

Mothers should remember that most inn
pOrtant duty At this season is TO look after the
health OF their families and cleanse the
the malaria and impurities from their system
There Is nothing that will tone up the stomach
and liver, regulate the bowels and purify the
blood SO perfectly as Parker's Ginger Tonic,
advertised in our columns. The wonderful
cures OF long standing cases Of rheumatism,
neuralgia and malarial disorders is the reason
why this pure and excellent family medicine
10 SO generally osteemed.-Ioa aawl