The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-12-17
See DIR. Curryer's notices and places

| See Ut. SuTTycf HotiCeS anu place
to be visited.
Read what is said of the goods man
featured by the Mankato Fiber-War
Co. Their goods are fast growing int
popular favor.
The case of Mrs. Jennie Collins We
the City of Mankato is being tried as w
90 to press. Mrs. Collins sues for So 90
for damages sustained by means of de
fectlve walk.
Rev. ii. A. Bushnell, at the Congre
gational Church, will preach next Sunda.
morning on 1.-The Bible and the Work
ingman." There will be Union services
in the NJ. +. Church on behalf Of tn,
Blue Earth County Bible Society in the
evening.
"A number of the more intimate
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Wysong
gathered at their residence Saturday
evening to celebrate the 25th anniversary
of their marriage. The evening was
spent in most happy manner, and the
host and hostess appeared as young as
they used to be-" Several handsome
gifts of sllverware were presented to Mr.,
and Mrs. Wysong, and all their friends
wish them continued pleasure and pros
perity.
A. J. Busch 4 Son have line OF
locals in to-day's paper, calling attention
to their elegant stock of China and glass
goods, much of which was purchased
especially for the holiday trade, and all
of which has just been received. 1t is a
pleasure to feast ones eyes upon their
display, as it is unquestionably the larg-
est and finest ever before brought to the
city. Read what the gentlemen have to
say in our local columns.
The illustrated holiday number sent
out with to-day's FREE PRESS, is the hand
soonest specimen of its kind ever issued.
Our readers will find, besides quantity
of interesting reading matter, something
from the business men of Mankato that
will guide them in their purchases of
Christmas goods. AS previously stated
in these columns, this special issue is
circulated a week in advance of Christ
mas, in order that our business men may
be benefited by its extensive circulation
in the way of advertising their goods.
AT a meeting of the Willow Creek
Stock Company, held in Pleasant Mound
Dec. llth, the following officers were
elected for the next year:
Presidential. Xempel
Vice President-J. 5. Parks.
Secretary-E. ID. Cornish.
Treasurer-T. III. Dredge.
l.. +. Mckibben was chosen to take
charge of the company's stock for the
ensuing year.
MIR. j. A. Freeman kindly hands us
copy of of the Melbourne, (Australia)
Leader, a forty-eight page paper filled
with interesting matter. Mr.. Freeman
was a resident of Melbourne for about
seven years and has warm side for the
Australians. One thing is certain, the
Leader Is a model newspaper and de-
serves the success its every page gives
evidence of receiving. A supplement
the paper illustrative of
the Cup" race, a sport that calls out
thousands of people and furnishes an
immense amount of interest.
Mr.. John Williams. blacksmith, has
secured the exclusive right to use the
Never Slip" Horse Shoe. This shoe,
or rather the calk, is entirely different
from anything ever seen in this country.
There are four bearings under the shoe
instead of three, are made round and
rather pointed, with steel center, and
will grow sharp instead of dull by use.
The calks are inserted in the shoe with
a screw, and can be put in at any point
in order to equaliZe the bearing. They
can be removed at will, without taking
the shoe from the horses foot, leaving u
perfectly flat plate for Summer wear.
The lecture by Dr.. Sperry Tuesday
evening on the "Canons of the Colorado
and the Enchanting Southwest, was
one of the most interesting ever deliver
ed in the city. The illustrations were
of rare excellence, and by means of the
magnificent stereopticon every repre-
sentatlon was brought out in a highly
satisfactory manner. The attendance
was very good, and the High school, I'M
der whose auspices the lecture was de-
livered, netted a nice sum. The DIR.
gave matinee Wednesday afternoon
and delivered lecture in the evening
which was well attended.
Col. Seelev's lecture at the Opera
House Saturday evening on the Battle of
Gettysburg and Southern Prison Life,
was rich as well as rare treat. The
night was unfortunately very disagreea-
BILE, and between the rain and the slop-
by condition of the streets, the attend
ance was rather small. Col. Seeley is a
splendid speaker and a ready debater.
His descriptive powers are such as hold
his audiences close and attentive, and
those who listened to him here are
highly pleased with his lecture. Should
he ever return to the city again he
will receive a cordial welcome.
Mr.. w. r. b. Smyth received tele-
gram Wednesday evening from ID. b.
Owen, stating that the Calumet House
at Pipestone, burned at an early hour
on the morning of that day. Mr.. Owen,
and w. II. Pfeffer, travelling salesman
for Patterson, Hhalfhill Il Zimmerman,
of this city, were both i'm the house at
the time, but fortunately escaped with
out injury or loss of personal effects.
Rev. 4. S. circuit, the Baptist preacher,
was killed by falling walls and his body
burned to crisp. Three other persons
were badly injured, and it is feared that
two of the number will die. The build
ing cost $4,000 and the insurance on
building and furniture was $4,000.
The District Court still continues in
session, and will probably not adjourn
before the last of next week. The
Satisfactorily suit, which grew out of
family discord, was concluded Tuesday,
and the jury returned verdict of mo
cause of action" Our readers are all
well acquainted with the details of this
case-how Sylvester and Cray quarreled,
how Cray shot Sylvester and how Syl-
vester pounded Cray. The case of Pc
trosky VS.. Flanagan, resulted in yer-
dict for plaintiff, for $50. As defendant
had offered to pay plaintiff this sum,
Mr.. Petrosky will have to pay costs of
suit, which amount to nearly 800. The
suit was brought for trespass.
BE CAREFUL HOW YOU SHOW
YOUR RESPECTS TO MACHINES.
One day this week we incidentally
and accidentally, overheard Mr.. Jas. Car
ney repeating the following poetry on
Maginnes. THE FREE PRESS will not pre-