The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-11-19

the the same liberal terms. The Prdr
Farmer has always been 500 year, ant
10y accepting this offer Won get the tw'
papers for only slight advance over tn,
cost of one. All SUBSCRIPTIONS re
ceived will he sent in Immediately an'
you will get the paper until the first
January fire, Of cost. The Prdire tdrme
is one of the very best agricultural pub
LEGATIONS in America, and il should he II
every farmers home.
Thanksgiving next Thursday.
Board ofCommissioners proceeding
in this issue.
snow shoveling has been the orde
of the day greater portion OF the pres
ent week.
You can get your cutter out now
with safety. lfyou haven't got one Dor
row Your neighbours.
See advertisement of w. b. Smith
who offers his stock of clothing at cost Il
close out 10y January LIST.
Hard maple wood is selling at atnrfrh
500 To $50 per cord. And
er furnishes plenty the cl,thinr
i li..iiffIs and shoe men smile. Ii is
HI i'll wind that blows no one good.
The evening services nj the Congre-
gltional church next Sunday will con-
slst mostly of singing. Special pieces
Will he produced.
fine heavy fall of snow will retard
work on the Cannon Valley road, if it is
not the means of suspending operations
altogether until spring.
The dcnizens of Mankato arose Tues
day morning TO find Mother Earth car
peted with the "beautiful'-the first
fall of snow of the season.
The ladies sewing society of the
Presbyterian church will meet this af-
ternuon with Mrs. Pollock. The young
people are cordially invited.
The FREE Press is prepared TO do
Job work iu large or small quantities
at a less price than anv establishment
in the city. Call and get prices.
Those who read the new advertise =
ment of Mr.. Geo. +. Brett and inspect
ms stock and buy will We feel sure,
make money and get good goods.
DR.. Satterlee, who recently removed
from Wells To this city, has opened an
office in Meagher's buiiding-rooms for
mcrly occupied by DIR. McCiraw. lie
has very pleasant quarters.
AT the Methodist Church, on sun
day, DIST inst. Rev. G K. Hair pastor.
will preach in the morning on, Ration
al ". Irrational Guidance" In the
evening, christmas Advocate
The ladies aid society of the NJ. +.
Church, vii meet at the parsonage on
Wednesday afternoon 2ith, inst. Supper
served in the evening ut u o'clock. \
cordial invitation is extended to all.
Prof. l.. l.. Holbrook, assisted Prof.
Merriam of Minneapolis i'll his concert
gwen there last week. That Mr.. Hol-
brook did himself justice and reflected
credit upon Mankato, goes without
saying.
On account of the storm the funeral
Of Mrs. G. II. Demaray was postponed
Burial services will take place to-mol'
row Saturday at 80 p. m, and the
sermon will he preached at the Congre-
gational church next Sunday morning.
Mr.. Drake is determined TO keel
up with the increasing demands mad,
upon the Express Co. in this city, and ha'
accordingly put on an additional delivery
wagon. The public will Appreciate In
prompt action IN their behalf.
Judge Severance will not vacate hi
Judgeship in the Sixth Judicial Distric
until JAN LIST 1855, when he will be duly
sworn in for a six years term as judge
of the Sixth judicial District. This dis
trict has warm side for the Severance
family.
Squire Torrey will have until Jan
list, ISIS, 10 prepare himself to vacat'
the Clerk of Courts office, and his sue
cessor, Mr.. 5. Thorne, will have unit
that date Ia arrange his matters prepare
tory to assuming the duties which vii
fall upon his shoulders.
Mrs. L. w. Pitcher and Mrs. Geo
IL. Fox entertained Il number Of lad,
friends at coffee Wednesday afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. Fox on Cente
street. Owing 10 the severe snow ant
wind storm, many ladies were deterre'
from venturing out. Those who attend
ed enjoyed sociable time.
DR.. McGraw, in his quarters owe
lii, Golden Lion dry goods store, VIII
lianns' block. has the finest, most attract
i've and most complete suit Of denta
rooms in the State. Everything is pecu
Iiarly and particularly adapted to the bus
ness and the furnishings are rich and j
splendid taste. Doc. has tact pcculia
Ia himself m arranging an office ths
will draw"
Mr.. II. i. Christensen, Real Estat
Agent, has an article in to-day's FRI!
Pass which will prove interesting to a
our readers, and especially To those VIII
desire to invest in city or farm propert,
Mr.. G. is correct i'm his opinion rs RI
cards the future Of Mankato, and as h
has some desirable bargains in real e
tate, now is the time 10 "catch on"
L. A. Moore, ESD, presented hin
self ut his Office this morning, his fac
all aglow with smiles and brightness
The boys suspected that boom in @
occurred. Bnt not SO. His good wi
had presented him with charming gi
baby during the night, and l.. A. d.
clares that his pair hoy and girl bea
three of any kind. And he is abo
right Well, here's TO the new girl.
Prof Cameron will open the Ia
term of his commercial school to ne
students Monday evening next, No
22d, at which time he will deliver FRI
lecture and present his present ella
with their diplomas. The Professor
one of the most proficient instructors
practical bookkeeping in the countr
and parents should not let this last o
portunity 10 benefit their children pa