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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

THE Father Hubbard" is the latest
thing in the line of masculine attire. 1t
"sees" the breezy and voluptuous
Mother Hubbard dress and goes it
one better" The receipt for making
it is "simply drop the suspenders and
wear the shirt loose over the top of
your pants, instead of tucking it in"
1t is believed that this new style will
result in doing away with pants entire
ly substituting leggins in their stead.
The naughty, naughty men" are de-
terInined that the fair sex shall not
out do them in the matter of attire
FuirmOat Sentinel
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

ANOTHER man has become anxious to
die for the novelty of the thing. Oliver
Warmald will soon undertake the de-
scent of the Niagara falls in hermetic
ball. The ball will be fifteen feet in
diameter interlorly, and will contain
air enough to last him fifteen minutes.
He estimates that the feat will occupy
but eight minutes, thereby giving him
a surplus Of seven minutes air.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19
Don't Look Like a wreek.

when man is going down hill
everybody is ready to give him kick"
Yes, that is 80. It Is sad, but natural.
Why, many man and woman, seek
ing employment, would have got it if
their hair hadn't been so thin and gray
One bottle of Parker's Hair Balsam is
then the best investment. 1t stops
falling hair, promotes new growth and
restores color. Clean, highly perfum-
ed, nota dye. A great Improvement
over any similar preparation, and sold
at the low price Of 50c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

Lucas kEUHN of Wabasha, the lead
ing business man of that city, has been
compelled to assign, because of the
failure of the Minnesota Elevator Com
pany and Mazeppa Mill Company.
Hopes are entertained that he will soon
be restored to business basis, for he
is one of their best and most reliable
men. Signing other peoples paper has
brought him to this.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

ANOTHER love affair ending in the
elopement of millionaire's daughter
with poor coachman took place at
New York last week. Victoria Morris
mi is her name, and her chosen one's
name is Ernest Schilling. OF course
the old man and family are mad and
won't own the couple.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

LAST Sunday Prof. Swing took for his
subject The Two Suicides" His ser
mon was replete with practical philos-
ophy, and showed very wildly the val
Tie of useful, industrious life as COM
pared with one altogether devoted to
getting wealthy. Had we more such
sermons with less of idealism the world
would be better.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

A TENT man with Barret's circus
struck policeman with club at 0wa.
tonna, which caused the officers death,
and the assaulter is now locked up at
that city. He will be apt to receive
con'iine punishment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19
The Muilein plant.

The old field Mullen which contains q
muscilaginous principle 80 healing to the
lungs and throat when made into tea and
combined with that stimulating expectorant
Sweet Gum which grows along out southern
swamps, presents In Tayior's Cherokee rem
edy OF Sweet Gum and Mullen pleasant
and effective cure for Group, Whooping
Cough, Cold and Consumption. Price 20 cts.
and 500. This with Dr. Biggers, Southern
Remedy, an equally efhcacious remedy for
Cramp, Collie. Diarrhoea, Dysentery, and
children suffering from the effects Of teeth
ing presents a little Medicine Chest no
household should be without, for the speedy
the lungs and bowels. Ask your druggists
for them. Manufactured by Walter A. Tay-
ior, Atlanta, Ga, Proprietor Taylor's Prem
ium Cologne
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

In small town in West Virginia the
people surrounded a saloon and de-
molished it with axes. The proprietor
was ordered to leave town, and notice
has been given that no liquor shop will
be tolerated in the future. Surely the
sunny South is coming To the front.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

LAST Friday morning fire broke out
in the business centre of Pierre, Oak,
which consumed property to the
value of $4,000. An entire block, in
Guiding the principal structures of the
city, succumbed to the element.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

THE Chinese have suffered from
French invasion sufficiently to make
them ready to negotiate for settlement
France refuses America as mediator.
The Chinese are ready to submit their
cause to any friendly nation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

-Eumerous persons have called at
our Office this week, wishing to see the
delinquent tax list. Now your county
paper costs but $3.50 a year, and one
issue is often worth that amount to
you. Had these parties had a copy Of
THE FREE Press in their homes, 1t
would have, in some instances, relieved
them of travel and effort enough to
amount to a years subscription.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

THE st. James Journal devotes nearly
two columns to clippings from the press
of this district, giving their opinions of
the Journals townsman, ]. j. Thorn
ton, the Democratic nominee for Con-
gress. What does the Journal think?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

A TERRIBLE inundation occurred in
the Kiang Sal province, China, during
August. Portions of the country were
submerged to depth of 80 feet. Whole
villages were swept away and it is be-
lieved that ut least 10000 people per-
ished.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19
THE indianapolis Journal saws:

There is never any singing at a Dem
ocratic meeting. Did yoUever stop to
think of that fact?
Yes, and Shakespeare says, "He who
hath no music in his soul is fit for MUIR
der, treason and arson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

THE latest alternative of financially
ruined men is to commit suicide. Some
half a dozen have done so in different
parts of the country within two weeks.
Shooting and cutting the throat.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19
MANKATo FREE Press
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 10 1884.
MANKATO.

The city Of Adnkato has a population of 900, is
situated nSoHf'cresisrH Minnesota and issUrrornc-
eddy oneof The the state
Has four raiirOdds,ri': Tie C. NJ q 81. p, the c. d
NV, the c. 81. p. w. & o, and he Mdnkdto d
Emore. TIE STATE Normal School is located here,
and IFS IMblic ShooIs among The first in The
Northeast. For the Superiority cfns clay, brick,
dme-sfone, building sfoa', dc, MumkGto is noted
hro"gho"t the land. Asa point for jcLbin9 and
misunderstanding IL has superior in the North,pest
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

TIE Prohibitionists of the First Con-
gressional district have nominated c.
A. Biercc, of Winona, as candidate for
Congress in that district.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

THE indianapolis Sentinel has flied ais
answer IN court to the complaint of Mr.
Blaine in his libel suit. The answer
admits the publishing Of the allegation
but goes On to state that the same are
true. Now for blood.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

ST. Paul and Minneapolis last week,
were treated to another gathering of a
National character. The Sovereign
Grand Lodge of !. o. o. +. of the Unit
ed States assembled in Minneapolis IN
annual session. They have been in
session all this week and will close
Tomorrow Saturday.. The attend
ance has been very large and the
exercises of high order. 1t will be
long remembered by all who have had
the pleasure of attending.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

ANOTHER case of misplaced confidence
comes up to slap the Democrats in the
face. All the little penny papers of
the Reriew stripe have been blowing
themselves hoarse for the past week
over the report that Hamilton Fish,
Secretary of State under Grant, would
vote for Cleveland. Mr.. Fish comes
out in a card and says he will support
Mr.. Blaine. This Is indeed a hard
blow on the Breckenridge stripe of
soft papers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

THE nearest approach to q social
scandal against Gen. Butler yet is, that
an actress once kissed him on the top
of his head.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

THE French government has instruct
ed Admiral Courbet to keep up his at
ack OH the Chinese until they meet
the French terms of settlement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

THE walls of a roller rink i'm course
Of erection ut Detroit, Mich, fell las!
Saturday precipitating several work
men to the ground. Many limbs were
broken and other severe injuries sus
faina5
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

THE cholera is doing a dastardly
work in Naples, Italy. Thousands have
died, and the new cases are increasing
in ratio from day to day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

BILL NYE, the great humorist, was at
Hudson, Wis, during the storm last
week, and was thrown from a buggy
receiving broken leg.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

BLAINE has started on a tour through
New England which will be continued
TO New York and the west.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

MAJOR STRAIT expresses implicit CON
fidence in his success, notwithstanding
Donnelly's funny speeches.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

A RELIGIOUS instruction is imminent
in Belgium, the result of contention
between the clericals and liberals.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

DURING the performance OF Barrett's
circus at Winona, the tent Was blown
down and few persons slightly in
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19
First insertion, Sept. 10; last insertion Oct. g.
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County OF Blue
y Earth.--ss In Probate Court.
ing, deceased.
The State OF Minnesota and the said Pro-
bate Court to all persons interested I'm the
estate of James Cooling, deceased. GREETING:
You and each of you are hereby cited and
the Judge q, Probate of the county of Blue
Earth at his Office in the city Of Eankato in
said county, on the 10th day of October
1884, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon
final settlement Of the account of Sarah
Cooling, administrative of the estate of the
said James Cooling, deceased, and the distri-
button of said estate.
In testimony whereof have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of the Probate
Court this 18th day of September, A. d. 1884.
G. W. MEAD,
ISEAL.1 Judge of Probate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

NEW GoRH las chinese on the police
force. Beginning at the bottom round
of the ladder, sure.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

GOVERNOR PIERCE, Of Dakota, was
banqueted at Huron last Friday night,
it being his first visit to that city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

The loss caused by the recent lorna
do in Washington county, this state, is
estimated al $I5OU0O.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

THE Wisconsin floods have subsidized
and the ruins are being hastily remod-
eled
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

Hon. J. b. WAKEFIELD will deliver
an address AT the Jackson county fair.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

THEY had a frost in It. Lawrence
county, y. Y, on the 24th of August.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

SULLIVAN, the champion pugilist, says
he will fight no more.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

Scotch Pebble Spectacles, john
on's Gold Pens and Wostenholm
Knives at =. X. Wiser's. A fine as
sortment just received.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

owe think Grover Cleveland is beat
en."-New York Sun.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

TUESDAY, oct. II, is the date of the
OHIO and West Virginia elections.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

ST. VINCENT, Minnesota, reports two
frosts already.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

THERE are l75 students enrolled at
Carleton college.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

r. Hoe, the we'll known press man
ufacturer, is dead.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

lowA's corn crop is estimated at 500,
OOO, 900 bushels.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19
List of I,s,ffara

Remaining uncalled for nc the Post Office at
Mankato, Blue Earth county, Mimi, for the
week ending SeDtember 18th 1874
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.
For Member of Congress. Second District,
HON. JAMES Il. WAKEFIELD.
Republican County Ticket.

For Member of Congress, Second District,
HON. JAMES Il. WAKEFIELD.
Republican County Ticket.
For Auditor,
THEODORE SCATIERGOOD
For Probate Judge,
GEO. w. MEAD.
For Attorney,
THOS. HUGHES.
For Senator.
j. I. WILLIAMS.
For Representatives.
First District-CHAS. BENNETT,
Third District-RICHAR WIGLEY,
Fourth DisIrict-E. =. WARNER.
Fifth District-C. q. SPAULDING.
For Commissioners,
Second District-JOHS KLEIN.
Third pistrict-OLEF MARTINSON.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

IIUu VIIUIVTsI VNIhIS III ISNINUIIII.
Nova SCOTIA has suffered heavy frosts.
REPUHLIcANs feel confident of West
Virginia.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

Second District-JOHN KLEIN.
Third Iistrict-OLEF MARTINSON.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

]. W. SEAdER,
Attorney for Mortgai e
Dated September 10th 1854,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1884-09-19

The names OF the first directors of this COR
poration shall be Lester Patterson. Perry
zimmerman, Alexander IL. McCurdy, Jonn
Van LEV and Ohio G. McCurdy
In witness whereof, WE, the above named
incOrporatOrs have hcreuntO set our hands
and affixed our seals this 18th day Of June, A.
IA 100
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-21
CAPITOL HOTEL,
O. MoGINLY, Prop'r. HOUSTON, Tex.
The only FIRsT-cLAss HOTEL in the city.

get possession OF the entire body
of these lsnds, claiming the
right TO hold them under
the contract. Peculiar interest at
taches TO this claim. from the fact that
II Is backed up by a letter written by
the Old Alcalde while governor, ana
similar documents from the capitol
commissioners, while the opinions of
two OF the most eminent lawyers In
the state have been obtained TO sustain
this position. Nevertheless, the board
refuses to zee 1t in this light. and only
grants possession OF the lands as right
of title IL acquired. This aecumulates
in inslallnients OF "A 600 acres, three Of
which have pai sed TO the capitol syndl-
cate. This will give some idea OF the
meagerness Of the work done so far in
comparison with the magnitude OF the
enterprise although one year of the four
slipped away. 1t may easily be per
ceived why the syndicate is anxious to
obtain immediate possession Ct the
capitol lands Being in solid body,
they could be leased at once TO pasture
men at from four to six cents AN Ecre,
thus yielding handsome revenue in
itlNAllIt VI iNN tbtil ifttAlbA VI TITS thNt-
toll This, it is believed, will be post
poned tn the furthest limits of the con-
tract The contractors ave evidently
In no hurry, and it looks as II they
prefer TO hold back their money NJ
long as possible and make thelast years.
work greatest. This cannot be ON &C.
count OF financial complications, be-
I cause the syndicate Is reputed to rep.
resent $50 600 COO This action IL not
at all inconsistent with the theory
that they desire a change in the mate
yial. aud have refrRined from puttinl
up the walls, in the hope that the leg
islature would make an appropriation
for granite. Another and quite a DIFF
ferent reason may possibly be found Ii
the fact that interest is saved on ever
dollar which is kept out Of the build
ing until the last possible moment
Whatever be the motive, there Is gooi
reason for the conjecture that back 9
1t lies the interest Of the capitol synd
cate.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-21
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
Home Made Candies, Fruits, Nuts
and Confections.


Just at this time 1t would be hard to
fiud better selected stock OF foreign
aud domestic goods than that Of Capera
d Bro. In candies they carry every
thing TO be had, from the plain home
made goods to the finest inlportations
to be found in the market Their
stock of nuts embraces every
variety that could possibly
be procured and Ia tho selection Of
their holiday stock of fruits nothing
WIS overlooked or forgotten, Their
house has long been the recognized
headquarters for high grade goods, and
after ears of business in this cisy 1t
would he strange indeed II they did
not know the wants Of their trade and
how to meet them Before your pur-
chases are made, and especially the
purchases with which you propose IA
humbug the children on ChrisiulaF
eve night, give Capera & Bro. call.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-21
The South Preparing 10 Greet Randall.

NASHVILLE, TENN, Dec. 20.--The
county Democratic COMMITTEES to-day
adopted unanimously the following
resolution
"The Democracy of Tennessee, look
ing from the home Of jackson and
Polk, behold IN the visit Of Samuel j..
Randall, as in the election of Cleye-
laid. happy returns 10 our place 10 the
nation As designed by the fathers OF
OR country, wherein there Is no
North, no South, and that dlstln-
guishad felloW-citizen comes among us
not as a stranger or foreigner, but as a
brother and fellow-countryman
A committee of reception was
appointed to welcome MIR. Randall 10
Tennessee,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-21
Useful Christmas Presents.

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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-21

Ladies' approve Of your smoking
8 Little Joker
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-12-21

We
eareon o. ,
Ne feon erln x hi 70
Ladies' and Ohdeu Cotton Hose at about oneha tho usual
areou
10
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ante
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respectfully,
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-02-13
LANSING.
Plenty of snow.

Plenty of snow.
Good sleighing, and for a wonder no
snowdrifts to Obstruct the roads.
Considerable grain now coming in.
y heat worth 73c, barley 40c, oats CSC.
county, Wis, to attend the funeral of
Mr.. Frost, his wife's father.
The Lansing Dramatic Club are talk
ing of giving an exhibition soon. If they
do, let all attend and have u good time.
-Messrs Anderson & Co. expect to be-
gin grinding wheat this month. Will be
a good thing for the farmers if they make
q good article of flour.
Lansing school report:
Upper room, E. G. Shepard principal.
Bessie Soule, rank LIST, standing 96 $40
Gcrtie CARL, I'd - 96 8 10
Michall Miller, a. $. o1A,o
Mabel Vaughan, 'o OF 4-1o
Matte Smith, 4th g SO 2-1O
Lower room, Miss A. Padgett
Edward Yates, rank LIST. standing 90 $40
Leman Vaughan, I'd g SO 8 10
Addison Williams, j" 18th :" 842-1O
Tuesday of last week the young peo-
pie OF this vicinity attended lathing
parry at the residence of Pat Gillian,
about miles east on the Brownsville
road spent the afternoon in putting Pats
house in shape for the plasterer, and the
evening in having good time, and en-
joying the good things prepared by Mrs.
Gillian for the OCCASION. The house was
filled from bottom to top, and dancing
and other amusements lasted until the
small hours of the next morning. All
were we'll pleased, and agree that Gillian
| is first-rate host, and if you want good
time go to one of his lathing parties.
Pat is prince Of good fellows, aud knows
how to entertain to perfection.
Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1884-02-13
BROWNSVILLE

The late snow storms make the mail
trains late.
Tom McKennett is home from the
metropolis.
This city support two hotels and six
boarding houses.
The G. A. r. held one of their meet
ings Saturday afternoon.
On the 9Th inst. we got the biggest
snow storm of the season.
White oak wood $3.50, ash mixed
Sc, bass SIS, at Sleeper & Sons.
Pay your personal property tax by
March LIST and save five per cent.
-Bolted corn meal, made from choice
Kansas corn, at Sleeper & Sons.
Kramer, the furniture man, has moved
into his new quarters, the old saloon
building
Miss Maggie Stephan attends to the
five and ten cent counter goods at the
furniture store.
"Wednesday, the 9Th inst, about i
o'clock in the evening, Thatcher & Bige.
lows elevator burned to the ground.
Young Ben Bacon returned to MIN,
neapolis Friday, the 9Th inst, and ''ru.
NOR" says he will soon try matrmony.
Why is it that our Literary is ''dead2'
Why not have meeting on the subject
buy more books, and appoint a Librarian
Thursday evening, the 7th inst there
! was spelling school at Waltham, and
some of our young fry attended the
same.
H. s. Brown and wife have given ur
| the hotel biz, and gone to Grand Meadow
to stop with their son-in- law, Mr.. Will
Smith
-Chas. Knox, ST., and Charley, Jr.,
are busy cutting cottonwood trees into
cord wood on the city farm of Geo.
Hayes.
Maple sugar. jelly in bulk, Turtle
| creek cheese, Engle's flour, dried beef,
! oysters and fresh crackers, at Sleeper &