The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-20

}. &C. III. Austin & Son introduce Il
"Waukenphast" shoe through our loo
columns to-day, and state other facts
I. the public.
Tuesday last was Shrove-Tuesdi
and Wednesday was Ash-Wednesda
The meaning of these terms are we
known to all.
The winter schools in the counti
districts are drawing to close, and "
are informed Of several that will /
brought TO their finality this week.
/ Saturday last was an extremely sti
ring day in the city. The weather Wa
somewhat more moderate than for sever
al days previously, hence farmers an
all other classes were out in force.
Lewis Cornweil, the man who Al
tempted to commit suicide last week
was sufficiently well on Saturday to b
moved, and was taken to his brother-in
laws home in Nicollet county.
The Ladies Relief Society request u
to express their sincere thanks ant
warm appreciation to Mrs. Bentley TO
the use of her rink on benefit evening
as well as to others who contributed t
the success of the occasion.
The Ladies Relief Society nettet
500 at the Mankato rink on benefit even
ing, an amount which will greatly assist
them in their work ofmercy, and cause
many hearts to feel thankful TO Mrs
Bentley and all who SO generously in
stituted these series of benefits.
In mentioning the names of parties
who went to New Orleans from Eagle
Lake last week, we inserted the name
of Rev. n. B. Foote, but since then we
have learned that he postponed his visit
on account of clerical duties, though it
VAS his intention to accompany those
who have gone from that locality.
The winter is long and severe one,
so much so that il would seem impos-
sible for anything bearing life to endure
without the best of shelter, yet we hear
of an occasional farmer wintering his
stock under the ctlulgency of last
years straw stack. 1t is cruel, saying
nothing of the unprotitableness 1t.
The AvalOnian Society of the Pleas
ant Grove school held its monthly meet
ing last Friday afternoon, and enjoyed
few hours of fun and logic. The pro-
gramme contained just fifty items, which,
if there be any virtue in length, must
have been interesting. a goodly supply
of matter prevents its insertion, but will
say it was well executed.
"A week ago last Sunday, Rev. l.. w.
CLANCY, for many years pastor of the
Congregational church in this city, but
later of the church in Waseca, rendered
his resignation of that charge, and on
The following Wednesday church meet.
ing was held, and a resolution adopted
unanimously asking Mr.. CLANCY to with
draw his resignation. AS to h further
action we have not been informed.
The Board Of County Commission
srs will meet on the 9Th proximo, and
considerable degree of interest is felt
the matter of new county
which will be an important
opic for their consideration al this
meeting. The legislature has given the
necessary authority, hence we presume
ome decisive action will result from the |
meeting of the commissioners.
The Union relates that on Saturday
asst, about two o'clock, the residence of I
Mr.. Baker near Lake Crystal, was
burned with most of its contents. The |
ire originated in the kitchen and was
70 far advanced before discovered as to |
,e uncomfortable. Mr.. Baker in his hurry
reelected to dress his feet and froze his
oes seriously before he realized his con-
lition. He and his wife spent the re-
of the night in the barn. 1t is
he opinion of the attending physician
hat Mr.. Baker will lose some of his
oes.
The Standard Cement Company will |
the erection of sewer pipe
in connection with the Ce-
nent Works, in the early spring and
ontemplate having it in working order
" June first. This will exceed any
ther works of the kind west of Chicago,
nd will fill an "aching void" in the
Northwest. Manager Merrill is drafting
he plan for the buildings now. Man
,ato cement will be used, which has
ecently stood pressure of several
thousand pounds more than any other
Ised for this purpose.
-E. A. Bassett, Deputy Supreme Com
Select Knights uniform rank
\. o. U. W., is in the city as guest of
Blue Earth Lodge, No. 30, A. o. L. W.,
or the purpose Of organizing and insti-
uting Legion of Select Knights in our
ity. This rank gives the members an
additional insurance of three thousand |
lollars. There are six legions in this
state, and over fifteen thousand mem-
,ers in the United States. AT a meeting |
# the lodge last night, Mr.. Bassett spoke |
It some length, after which large num- |
Der designated their willingness to unite |
With Select Knights organization, and |
his gentleman will remain until Mon
lay, and a meeting will be held at the
4. o. U. w. hall tomorrow evening for
he purpose of completing the organiza-
ion. The meeting will be public.
The "Liedertafel" entertainment on
Monday evening was u wholesome sue
less, and met the most sanguine expec-
atoms of those who attended. 1t was
long, lasting about three
hours, but so well was it carried through
hat none became wearied. All the
characters were sustained admirably, but
hose of prominence were DR.. Klaus, by
Prof. Jache, who filed the roll to per-
lection, as did d. Althof, as the coach
man and general subordinate. His
udicrous manners kept the house in an
nproar throughout. ]. Flachsenhar as
the young lord, and Miss Rosa Weber as
his wife, won hearty applause. II West
phal as the jewler, appeared to excellent
advantage, as also did the Messrs. Schild-
knecht and Jacoby in their respective
rolls. The Misses Schuerer, Lauten-
schleger, r. and b. Begen, succeeded
in their separate parts to the satisfaction
Of all. 1t was well executed theatrical,
and the members of the society feel well
earned satisfaction. Our German cit
liens can be congratulated for having
such society, and we bespeak for them
u still larger house at their next enter.
tainment. The society have sent for
copies of another play, which will be
rendered in the near future.