The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1883-03-16

kioWdl heHtoCfdt, 'oHu'S "oui 'oo'c 'his
week enlarged to a ten column paper.
Certainly its readers cannot complain
of lack threading matter, and aside from
its political complexion, il is one of the
best country papers in that State.
We clip the following from the st.
Paul Dispatch:
IL Is said that Jumbo is still growing Why
does Jumbo fool away his time In doing any
thing so superi!uous
Now, how the Dispatch ever found
out this fact is what We want To know.
But the ways of the newspaper man
passeth all understanding.
In to-day's issue will be found u
call for the Republican City Conven-
ton, which will be held on Saturday,
the 3lst inst, at o'clock =. Nj. Ward
caucuses will be held Friday evening,
the 30th, at usual places of holding cleo
lions.
We are in receipt Of pamphlet
from the publishers of the North Amer
lean Rerisr, entitled the christian
Religion" as discussed by Bob. Inger-
soil, Jere Black and others. 1t is II
very interesting book and typograph-
ical beauty, and reflects much credit ON
its publishers.
MIR. VIM. X. Hughes, one of South
Bends enterprising young farmers,
brought two -four year old steers To
market last Wednesday, one OF which
weighed 300 lbs, the other 1900 lbs.
lie sold them at $500 per hundred,
realizing $4,000, which is about as
mnch as many wheat farmer makes in
year.
-Nicholas Lang says he is II candi-
date for the office of City Treasurer
provided the Democratic convention
will consider his claims. The Demo.
cratic organ says the claim will be re-
cognized, consequently our worthy
friend Lang need lose no sleep over the
matter.
May Wheeler in " Galatea" at
Union Hall Friday, March 10Th. Hear
/ what the press says OF her:
| TOO much cannot be Sad in commenda-
! zion of the May Wheeler party. Their en-
! tertainment last hight was without question
the finest ever rendered N tn's city. the
company is simply superb and deserves all
that can he said i'm their favor.-Lo Crosse
! Cl,osicis.
AT the election for captain OF Com
psny F, Mankato Light guards, held at
the Amory Tuesday night, $. w. Bur
CESS was elected Commander, II. c.
Akers lst Lieutenant, and DIR. ID. F.. Nc
Graw end Lieutenant. Owing TO MIR.
Akers contemplated removal from the
city, he has resigned his Lieutenacy
and another election will be required to
fill the vacancy.
The WerthIngton Adrdacs this week
copies number of comments upon its
matrimonial venture. Surely this Is
nothing wonderful. We knew A. p. had
it in his mind TO do. They all do it,
and we give our consent and say "bless
YOU my children" Now let Frank Day
come in Surely lie has waited long
: enough tor Miller to lead the way.
Even our Jolly, good-natured towns
T man, John F. Meagher, has got the
. fever. We mean the contagion fol
blooded stock. He last week purchased
from Mr.. Daniel Buck an eight months
e old HoIsteiE aud Ayrshire heifer. fol
a which he paid the round sum of $50
o Scrub stock is fast making room for TIT
= more desirable and profitable pure
blood.
: Mr. Kendall, of Window, has beer
: experimenting with OIL cake lately OF
n a few cows. During last week he fec
4 pint twice u day to each COW, an'
e from Al cows in 4 days he had an in
crease OF % gallons of milk. Beside
d tins he is making system Of expert
il ments based on the report Of the North
d western Dairymen's meeting, and vii
" no doubt have some valuable results 70
u the L" craft" soon.
5 Attention is directed to the ne,
advertisement in this issue of Mr.. T. L
II Williams. Mr.. w. has just received u
n elegant assortment of wall an d decOra
.r ton papers, window shades, artists ms
q. te-ial, &c, and will take delight j
r. showing the new novelties to all vii
N call. The time being near at han
when the housewife will demand of hi
E. leige lord something for beautifyin
1T tho interior of home, 1t behOoves IL
at male member OF the family to polls
Of himself up on the latest c0lOrs and d'
p. signs for such embellishments.
st Miss Mary f. Hutchinson, assists
nc by Miss X. Wagner, will, We understan
\" give Il concert soon after Easter, the da
Of which has not been settled upo
uC iiiC Ji'liiSC Va tsois
~ ancc from IL number OF ladies and &c
, tlemen from abroad, who have had c
:, perience in matters musical. Aside fro
these attractions the best talent Of o,
n own city will be brought out and Il
event gives promise of being one of Il
on best and most interesting musical e
ell tertainInents VIC have had for some tin
rd We hope next week TO be able to ri
ok more particulars, as at this date mu
ii. remains undecided.
IN Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Palmer had
to narrow escape from suflocation by &C
gas one night last week. They L
sto hard coal, and just before retiring III
es- night placed fresh supply on the Fl
ng In some manner the damper known
~. the cooler at the back of the stove b
nal been opened, thus permitting the gas
rm escape. During the night Mr.. Palm
ell was awakened by the uneasiness of
in little boy, and after going to him a
&C. attending TO his wants started back
" his own bed, but being overpowcred
the gas in the room he fell to the fl
and became unconscious, remaining
V" for some time. He was attended to
90 Mrs. Palmer, who, while also affec,
by the gas, managed to retain censcio
w ness and opened the doors, admitti
nv fresh air. The gas inhaled made
- sick, however, and confined her to