The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-13
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See the Palace Restaurant locals.
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See the Palace Restaurant locals.
The wood market is lively thes,
days.
-Whooping cough is raging in som,
localities.
-Messrs. Porter & Pfeffer have place.
q telephone in their store.
The Mankato Choral society met a
Blaisdell's music hall, Monday evening
Chief of Police WEIGH has been con
siderably indisposed throughout tn,
week.
-Boreas let go his grip Tuesday nigh
and Wednesday dawned forth consider
ably warmer.
L. A. Under reports the sale of {
vast number Of tickets from FatherlanC
to this country.
-Messrs. Austin & Son have been re
arranging their store, which adds much
TO its appearance.
The aid society of st. Johns Epis
copal church met with Mrs. Parsonl
yesterday afternoon.
Prof. McCleary did not 90 to James
vile to lecture on Saturday evening last
he not feeling usually we'll.
Hoop poles, like money ARE stringent
this winter, and as high as $40 and 81
per M has been paid for the same.
Daniel Wagner, Esq, who Wal
stricken with paralysis recently, is con
siderably improved and still gaining.
Go to the Opera House tonight tc
hear the President of our State Universe
ty on a subject we are all interested in
Our streets were practically vacan
during the coolest days this week, al
remaining within doors who were no
obliged to be out.
Tomorrow the coy maiden Willshyl'
wend her way to the L. S. postoffice t.
enquire for that mysterious, but yer!
desirable epistle, the valentine.
The Normal school literary society
will hold mock trial at their meeting
next Friday night, the case in litiga
ton being one of breach of promise.
-Washington's birthday occurs OIL
Sunday this year. Any celebrations il
contemplation will be held the proceed
ing or following evenings.
Old soldiers will see an advertise
ment in to-days's paper, of "The Com
rade," paper published in Chicago il
the interest of ex-soldiers and sailors.
Every student, and other young per
sons, should hear President Northrul
this evening, for the sake of the ideas 4
be gained, concerning civil government
In It's higher sense.
1t is not probable that another Ice
turer of eminence can be induced I
visit our city this season, after tonight
as the lecture season is past. In conse
quence of this, none should fail to hea
President Northrup.
Next Monday evening is the dat
fixed for the German Liedertafel
drama, DIR. Klaus" We urge upo
our German friends the ACCESSIBILITY {
attending, to enjoy an evenings amust
ment in their own language.
The masquerade ball to be give
next Tuesday evening, at Union Ha
promises to be the occasion of the seaso
in the winters series Of balls at that n
sort Mr.. Himmelman is determined
eclipse all former occasions of this kline
The Military band, of this cit,
have announced social dance to CON
of at City Hall next Monday evening
the 10Th inst. This ball is under Il
auspices of the band, yet all love
of the art are invited to attend. Di
reputable characters will be discrimina
ed against however, and those who q
tend need not fear for the proper manag
ment Of the party. The Military orche
ira will provide music for the occasion
Major George A. Clarke has bee
elected City Assessor by the council, al
that gentleman took the oath Of Off
last Saturday night. Connected wi
the assessment duties this year will
that of taking the census of the cit
Mr.. Clarke has performed this duty
two different times before, which shou
make him everway competent to do Il
work. His acquaintance with re
estate matters should render him full
qualified for the duties of assessor.
As announced in last weeks FIR
Press, the Markato Building and Lo
Association held its annual meeting ID
Saturday evening, and the fifth seri
of stock was issued, l20 shares bel
taken. Officers were elected as follow
President, S. w. Burgess Vice-Pre
dent, Geo. Pass Treasurer, Leo
Lamm Secretary, Harry Knowlto
Directors: ]. Z. Noe, Geo. E. Bre
John Klein, ]. R. Jones, L. n. Holm
C. D. Taylor, Jas. Wilson, R. H. Ro
F. Fowler, NJ. B. Wood and
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