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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-06-18

One happy Junior at the promenade
was recognized by the young ladies as
the gentleman with 1.-THE old-gold mus
tache. ~ Tdle Record.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-06-18
SPECIAL READING NOTICES.

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Ask +. w. Bryan, Druggist, about
Acker's Blood Elixir, the only prepar-
alton guaranteed to cleanse the blood
and remove all chronic diseases. 2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1885-06-18

+. W. Bryan, Druggist, wishes it
known that he guarantees Ackers Dis
pepsia Tablets to be the best remedy for
indigestion ever made, they always re-
lieve headache. 3
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27
Of buckwheat which he had manufac
tured into -four.

Of buckwheat which he had manufac-
tured into -four.
A pleasant social event took place Sat.
urdsy evening Feb. Il, az the residence
an old fashioned candy pull.
Friday evening, Feb. 1875 number
met at the school house for the purpose
Of forming literary society. They Sc
lected for name "The Home Talent
Society of Grapeland."
Friday evening, Feb. 81, "The Home
Talent" held Its FIRST meeting. The SUBJ
ject for debate was Resolved that Grant
ought to he placed on the retired list. "
Mr.. Jenkin Williams, Mr.. Geo. Gerlich
and MISS Gladys Hilliker were chosen
for judges. The question was ably de-
bated, considering circumstances, and
was decided in the negative. We hope,
however, this decision will have no Sc
rious influence in Congress. Music had
Q prominent part in the programme.
Mrs. Jennie Lusted and Mrs. Ada La.
tourell rendered three very fine Duets.
Some beautiful pieces of vocal music
were sung: Several OF the school chill
spoken; there were also number of Sc.
lect pieces read. The question for the
next meeting is Resolved, That people
are degenerating mentally, morally and
physically" Mrs. d. f. Healy and Mrs
o. w. Healy are leadi" debaters.
d. E. Healv sag calves. Il
you have lend him word
WsAre sorry to learn that G. D. Tur
ner has met with quite severe accident
Having purchased horse he was lead
ing II into the barn when the horse slip
ped and struck Mr.. Turner's ankle, dis
locating the joint and removing som,
bones, When last heard from he wa
/ improving.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

CONGRESS will adjourn next week un.
der the new regime its limit expiring on
Wednesday. Hundreds of bills are lying
In and about the national parliamentary
forum awaiting the scrutiny Of these rep
resentative Solons, which must fall to
the common fate Of all unfinished work
of that body. This is perhaps as well as
otherwise, for If the work already. done
be safe criterion for judgement, con-
tinuation of the session would be next
to useless. 1t has always been source
Of annoyance to public spirited citizens
of our country to observe the long
dwindling weeks of the last Of seven
months term, when the vigilance Of its
members had grown to a burdensome
indifference; their interest through con-
tinual application for 80 long q period
had become lukewarm il not altogether
extinguished, and the real working
members incapacitated from too Ions
service, which had reduced their nerve
power to q wearied state and left then
in this condition to grappie momentum
questions during season of raging no
weather. There always was unfinished
work at the close no matter how loni
the body continued to act, and We can
not see as the present situation is an!
more deplorable than has been that a
the close of every session for a numbe
of years. Anyway, the short term sys
tenn is worthy thorough trial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

THE vast obelisk erected to the mem.
DRY of George Washington and just com.
pleted was formally dedicated on Satur.
day last, the ceremonies being of the
most imposing and extensive character
The birthday of the illustrious man oc
Cured on Sunday, so the dedication tool
place on Saturday the 2lst. The day
was cola and disagreeable, yet this did
not prevent large concourse Of inter
ested persons attending. Senator Sher
man in behalf Of the Congressional join
committee spoke first, and was followed
by w. w. Corcoran, fine philanthropist il
behalf of the Washington monument 30
cietv. These were followed by masoni,
ceremonies. of very elaborate nature
Then Engineer Casey made the forma
presentation to President Arthur, wht
responded in feeling and eloquen
terms. Subsequent exercises took place
in Representative hall, at which Mr.
Winthrop, who delivered the address q
the laying of the corner stone Of thi
monument thirty-seven years ago, ]. D
Long, ]. w. Daniel and others spoke
The Columns fifty five feet square Q
the base, thirty-six feet square at tn
top and is 500 feet high. A number o
the relics of Washington were place.
within at the laying Of the corner stone
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

CTATH OF MINNESOTA, County OF Blue
- Earth. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the guardianship Of VIII
lam Q. John and Francis u Middlebrook
minor heirs OF Nancy O. Middlebrook, late Of
La Crosse county, Wisconsin, deceased:
On reading and filing the petition OF stephen
Middlebrook, OF La Crosse county, Wisconsin
general guardian OF the above named william
0. John and Francis =. Middlebrook, minor
heirs of said Nancy G. Middlebrook. deceased
are seized BY descent from their mother said
Nancy @. Niddlebrook, of the undivided three
sixths part Of the undivided two thirds OF the
south half of the southeast quarter OF section
u Sn div two Thirds Of the north half Of the
northeast quarter OF Section z, o.! IN TOWNSHIP
ios. OF Range % west. in Blue Earth county
And that it is necessary for the support,
maintainence and education OF said minors, 70
sell such lands, and also because OF the situa;
ton Of the premises, the circumstances and
reasons for which are stated fully 10 the petit
ton OF the guardian. praying TOT Incense 70
Il IL ordered, that said petition be heard At
for Blue Earth county ct the Probate ONCE In
the city Of Mankato, IN the county oI Blue
isss day S q April a. 1885, at ten ooiosk 10
Il is further e ordered, that notice thersaf be
given to all persons interested ~ pupi anins
copy Of this order for four weeks ~ suSses've-
pointed in the Mankato FACE PREss: week
" newspaper. published at the CITY Of fSn'
ksto iI said county; 90,
Dated February Path, 1883.
bytneooufa q. W. MEAD
Judge q PROS = :
WIZ. 8. BukRouoHs. La Crosse, Wiscopsh'
Atscrnsy for ousross'
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27
First ms. Feb. "a; last ms. April 10.
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.


DEFAULT has been made In the conditions
Perkins and Maria Perkins, his wife, To John
II. Guodsell, dated September 9th, leH. and re-
corded IN the oihce Oh the Register OF Deeds Of
Blue Earth county, Minnesota, October LIST
lS7i, III book ~" Of mortgages, on page "23s, !"
convey ing the following described real estate,
situate IN said Blue Earth county, viz The
west malt VI the southeast quarter, and the
east hall Of the east half OF the southwest
quarter, all OF and In section thirty-one [3I l.
IN township lUo north, Vt range lwenty-seveu
III west, a. secure the payment II promis-
sorry note OF the same date, executed by said
Thomas l.. Perkins to the order OF said John
Il GoOdsell for nve hundred dollars, payable
three years after date with interest thereon
until paid at the rate of twelve per cent. per
annuin with New York exchange, and the said
mortgagors have neglected " pay taxes ON
said land and SAID Goodsell has been UDligeg
10 redeem said land from tax sales and Ia pay
taxes thereon to the amount ot forty-Iour and
7l-IUO dollars, and there 10 now due and claimed
10 be due on SAID note and mortgage the sum
oi seven hundred and torty-One o6-lU0 dollars,
together with said sum OF forty-four and lid
dollars taxes paid as aforesaid, making total
sum Of seven hundred eighty-six and 5o-iUU dol
lars, due and payable ON said mortgage be-
sides twenty-five dollars stipulated IN said
mortgage U be paid as solicitors fees in case
of foreclosure thereof, and no proceeding at
law or otherwise has been instituted To re-
cover said debt, or any part thereof. ana said
mortgage contains power OF sale; therefore
notice Is hereby gwen, that by virtue Of said
power OF sale, ana of the statutes IN sucn case
made and provided, said mortgage will DC
Ioreclosed, and the lands and premises therein
aud above described, will DO sold by the sheriff
VI said county, at public auction, at the front
door OF the office Of the Register OF Deeds of
said county, in the city OF Mankato, ON the
18th day of April, 1885,
at ten o'clock In the forenoon, to satisfy the
amount then due ON said mortgage, incIudinr
said amount paid for taxes and Interest,", and
said Twenty-Five dollars attorneys fees, and the
expenses allowed by law.
Mankato, Minn., February "a, 1885.
JOHN II. GO0DSELL,
Mortgage.
WILLARD g. HUGHES,
Attorneys for Mortgage.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27
First ins. Feb. "a; last ins. April 10.
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.

nEFAULT having been made in the condi.
- lions ~ certain mortgage, executed by
stephen warner mortgagor 10 Henry BOegen
mortgage, dated June 18th, A. ID. 1882 and Ie-
corded in the office Of the Register Of Deeds IN
OF Minnesota, on the TIN day OF December, A,
ID. 1887, ct three O'clock In the afternoon, IN
Book ID or mortgages, on page aOl, by which
following described real estate. situate In the
county Ut Blue Earth afol esaid, to-wit: OTIS
one m and two III In block six [8l in the vii
lage of Hilton, according 10 tho recorded plat
one hundred dollars, with interest ut the rate
| of 10 per cent. per annum, according to thu
conditions or one promissory note, bearinb
same date as said mortgage, made by sait
Stephen Warner to said Henry Boegen. ant
and mortgage at the date of this notice thu
sum of one hundred and twenty-six and 90-lO
dollars, and no action or proceeding at law %
otherwise having been Instituted to recove
the amount Of said mortgage debt or any par
thereof; Now, therefore, notice ia hereb.
| given that by virtue and In pursuance OF
| power OF sale In said mortgage contained ant
| herewith recorded, and of the statute In suc
case made and provided, the above describes
premises will be sold at public auction, at thu
| front door of the Office OF the Register o
| Deeds In and for said county OF Blue Earth
and at the city OF Mankato therein, ON
Saturday, the 18th day of April,
A. d. 1885, at II o'clock I'm the forenoon, I
satisfy the amount Of said mortgage debt the
due and unpaid, together with the costs an
81 s1eh
ated In said mortgage, and the said mortgag
will be thereby fOreclOsed.
Dated Mankato, Mimi, Feb. e5th, 1885.
Henry BOEGEN,
Mortgage.
/ Attorney for Mortgage.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
Grapeland.

Cold weather continues with unpre-
cedented severity. Despite its severity
"hins have bsgun TO lay"
Jos. Lato lrell has gone to Msnkato to
work.
Homer Lusted has been to Albert Lea
canyassing for Mrs. Ovens Cook book,
which by the way is work Of no inferior
merit. He reports excellent success, and
expects to start for Northwood, Iowa,
soon.
o. 2. passstt raised large quantity
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27


The most diabolical example Of bare
faced cowardice and treacherous betray.
al of reposed confidence ever enacted in
the history of Minnesota legislative pro-
cedure occurred in the State Senate on
Monday through the chicken-hearted.
ness of the supposed supporters of the
Senate high license bill, which WAS will
fully surrendered to the enemy upon its
third reading, when the heretofore pro-
fessed champions of the bill held Q de-
cided balance of power in that body.
Again, no more obnoxious act OF few
daring and INSCRIPTIONS men, can be
called up than that Of the combination
of liquor dealers who have mustered
money, dishonorable strategy, and every
means at their command to beat down y
measure perfectly legitimate in its pro-
visions, and one in accordance with the
convictions of a majority If the legal
voters of the State of Minnesota. 1t 10
an offensive circumstance of the sover-
eighty of the populace of young and
promising State made subordinate to the
selfish designs Of confederation of
wealthy liquor dealers, caused by the
unfaithfulness of men elected 10 repre-
sent the State, and of the sacrifices of
the consciences of majority of the
members of the State Senate, because
they had not force of character enough
to WELD the power held by them.
The FREE PRESS has always been anti
prohibition, fact which needs no dem
onstrating, but as choice between this
and the rule of few liquor dealers Of
the State, too cheeky for endurance, and
with impudence enough to disregard the
sovereign will of a million Of peo-
pie, who seek to restrict the sale of liq-
uor TO a reasonable extent, we would
prefer prohibitory measure, il it were
necessary to make choice. We have
always advocated high license as the
only step feasible in this direction, OPP
posing prohibition because too radical,
non-efective and utterly impossible at
the best. A stringent restriction is as
near to suppression of the liquor traffic
as can be attained now, and that can be
secured no more satisfactorily than in
an increase of license, which will place
the traffic in the hands of men financial
ly amenable to our State liquor laws. A
large percentage of those engaged in this
business are in no way responsible, be-
ing financial and moral wrecks unwill-
ing to work, and enter the trade because
it can be conducted on small capital.
Through their sense of responsibility
and their moral bluntness, they do not
hesitate to resort to any means to insure
success in their business. Were license
placed at the figure provided for in the
defeated bill $500, this class of dealers
would be driven from the trade, thus re-
lieying the State of scores of the lowest
and most injurious dens. 1t is well
known that in the larger cities many of
this class are but the paid tools Of larger
dealers, which would not be continued
had they TO pay $500 license for the
privilege. 1t is unfortunate for the State,
displeasing TO q majority Of her citizens.
and absolutely discreditabls to those
whs permitted the result b come aksut.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

A CIRCUMSTANCE Of terrible cruelty il
related from London, England, which
took place last Monday at the execution
of John Lee, convicted Of murder. He
was placed on the gallows three differ
snt times and the trap sprung, but with
out producing the death of the man.
After the third attempt the officers be-
came utterly unnerved and returned
the poor fellow to his cell in an ex-
hausted condition, his composure having
completely left him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27
9out'h Rand.

South Bend has new correspondent.
Wonder how much brain force he ex-
pended on those items, twas certainly
q labored effort.
Very cold weather; the mercury again
in the thirties.
David Herbert Is hauling stone and
sand, getting ready TO build house.
There will be an exhibition at the
Minneopa school house next Friday
night. A big time is expected.
Nelson Sherers has been spending q
week in Alma City visiting relatives.
Mr.. Sherers marketed in Mankato last
week three year old steer, which
brought $50. Cattle do pay.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27
If the American people would elimi-

II the American people would elimi-
nate from their governmental being the
only remaining element of impurity, tho
growing evil Mormonism, the Initiatory
steps should be taken at an early
day, for it is attaining alarming proper
tons, and increasing in purely seomet-
rical ratio. But u few years ago the faith
was confined to handful Of individuals
in Illinois, who could be buffeted about
and ousted from citizenship by public
sentiment. without strenuous effort, but
it is SO no more. 1t has grown to be q
vast, powerful and influential oligarchy,
spread over region one thousand miles
in diameter, and over three thousand in
circumference. They hold the balance
of power in several states and territories,
and already show their disposition to
dictate to the general government, which
will become more apparent as they in
crease in numerical and financial power.
They are not passive, indifferent class
of people, but are governed by sort Of
native shrewdness which is kept in OBJ
security until an opportune time for its
exercise. They have purpose, and are
as devoted to the life of their cause as
were the disciples of the Christian relig-
ion in its early history, willing to be
martyred if need be. Their subtle gen.
ius was displayed in their move to the
territories when crowded out of inhabit-
ed districts, going to a region not likely
to be molested by the westward march
of civilization for time sufficient to al
low them to increase and become estab-
lished ere they were interfered with.
This they have accomplished and the
same shrewd course will be pursued in
the accomplishment Of other purposes.
The Pacific slope and Great Basin must
be redeemed soon, if it wouldbe done
without serious difficulty. "a stitch in
time" etc
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27
First insertion, Feb. n; last insertion Marchi3
PROBATE NOTICE.

CTATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Blue
y Earth. In Probate Court
In the matter of the estate Of Mary schritt
deceased
The state Of Minnesota and the said Pro
cate Court 20 all persons Interested in the
estate of Mary schrltt, deceased Greeting:
Whereas, Godfred schritt, OF the county OF
Blue Earth, State of Minnesota, has tiled his pc
tition I'm the Probate Court OF said county
for letters of administration TO issue Il
Charles Schritt upon the estate OF Mary
schritt, late OF said county, deceased.
Therefore, you and each OF you are cited
and required to appear at the oflce OF the
Judge Of Probate In the city of Mankato IN
said county on tho oath day of March. 1885
at ten o'clock in the forenoon OF that day
upon said estate should not issue To the said
Charles s.chritt, as prayed for In said petition
In testimony whereof have hereunto SO,
my hand and afixed the seal OF said Probate
Court this Gath day of February. A. ID. 1881.
g. w MEAD,
[SEAL.1 Judge Of Probate
THOMAS & WAsHBURN and WV. N. PLYMAT,
Attorneys for petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

THE New Orleans correspondent of the
ReUiew, writing up the murder of Capt.
Murphy by gang of official desperadoes
Of that city, says it was one of the most
malignant cold blooded murders ever
perpetrated, but predicts the acquital OF
the murderers, as the city is governed
by corrupt ring. Well, how could it
be otherwise. 1t is q Democratic city
and any other class of rulers would not
be tolerated in the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

TIE British government has big jot
of whipping to do over in Africa and has
just come to that conclusion. She ID
amassing troops there in large numbers
The Arabs fight with the tenacity o.
bulldogs, and, having climatic advant'
ages and keeping England on the often.
sive, hold pretty good hand.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

The Oregon legislature is cross one
They strove for forty days to elect q
United States senator, without doing So
and finally adjourned without perform.
ing that duty. The closing scene in that
body was one of disturbance, and were
it not for the prompt action of the Ser
geant-a arms blood might have flowed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

tended the laying Of the corner stone
Of the Washington Monument. One OF
them, ex.vice President Hamlin, came
to see It dedicated. The military ar
rangements of the parade were particu-
larly complete and effective, and prove
General Shsridans competency TO mar.
shall forces for memorial purposes "a
wall aa for atarnar work
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

FRANK JAMES has finally been acquitted
Of the last charge against in Missouri,
and is once more a free citizen, enjoying
the same blessings of safety and peace
awarded to those who never took q
human life, robbed \ national bank, or
wrecked an express train. Such is the
way of the world, but if there be any
way IN existence TO entice the willy
~-ank to Minnesota's genial cline, he
5 c. yet have the privilege of enjoying
'the states hospitality along with his
former comrades, the Youngers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

The Review says wait patiently, the
people have very decided views on the
Mormanisn question. Give Grover &
chance at it and it will be taken care Of. .
Very likely. Judging the future by the
past, he may possibly find another Maris
among them and care for the result in
some convent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27
Better Than Diamonds,

aid of q greater value than fine gold is
great tonic and renovator like Kidney
Wort. Itexpels all poisonous humors
from the blood, tones up the system and
by acting directly on the most import
ant organs of the body stimulates them
to healthy action and restores health. II
has effected many marvellous cures and
for all Kidney diseases and other
kindred doubles it Is an invaluable
ramedv.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

EFFORTS are being made by the friends
of Frank James to influence the govern
or of Missouri not to grant the state OF
Minnesota permission to bring the des'
perado Frank James to here for trial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

DH-Scotch Pebble Spectacles, John.
sons Gold Pens and .Wostenholm
Knives at P. X. Wissr's. A fine as.
sortment just received.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

TIE town treasurer of Blooming Chip
pewa county, Wisconsin, has skipped,
leaving defalcation Of $4,000. Gone
TO Canada, perhaps.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

THE defeat of high license in the State
Senate has made that question stand
ing issue, for the friends of the move
ment will not rest under the cowardly
give-away of their expectations.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

BEFORE another issue Of THE FREE
Press the Republican party will have
piyen Ger for four years the reins OF
government to the Democratic party and
shall retire upon the proudest, most
honorable, and enduring record ever
placed in history to the credit of any
political party. 1t goes not with sem
blance of regret for its work, but with a
deep, enduring sense of work well
done and a glorious union saved and
prosperous. What shall follow is to be
cen. Nothing reliable as 10 who will
somposs the new cabinet II known.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

The Minneapolis Sunday Tribune de-
voted over fifteeu columns mostly non.
pariel to the report of the dedicatory
exercise of the Washington monument
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

GENERAL SWAIN has been convicted,
and sentenced to suspension from rank,
pay and duty for three years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1885-02-27

THE probability Of bringing Frank
James to Minnesota is not very certain,
and the chances for conviction less 50,
on account of procuring sufficient evil
dence.