The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-10-15

The most important thing for the
people of Blue Earth county to cOnside
is which of the two candidates running
for county treasurer is best qualified to
perform the duties of the office. Mr..
Jones, the present incumbent, has made
one of the most competent officials the
county ever had. Not one word can be
truthfully uttered against him, and all
must admit that he has made model
guardian of the cOunty's finances. He
should receive the support of every man
who believes in an honest administra-
ton.
A meeting of the Ladies Relief So
ciety will be held at the residence of
Mrs. w. b. Craig ut 4 o'clock on Tues
day afternoon, Oct. 26th. Every lady
who is interested in aifording relief to
the poor is earnestly requested to be
present. In this connection we are re :
auested to ask those of our people who
have old clothing that they have no fur
Their use for, to send them to Mrs. Craig,
who will see that they are appropriated
to the use of the needy. tits now draw
ing on to cold weather. There are
many needy ones in our community
who must be looked after, and to great
extent the charity inclined will have to
supply the needful. Let each one con-
tribute little.
Ben Rollins has a COW, but she came
mighty near furnishing sausage meat
for Karmany's market without Ben's
knowledge. The animal did not show
up ut home Saturday evening and Mr..
Il. instituted search and kept it up until
Monday night, when he discovered her
in Mr.. Karmany's barn, near the hay
market. Karmany does not know
whether he purchased the animal or not.
She may have been put into his stable
by some of the parties having hay on
the market. Such was the case once
last season and il came near costing Mr..
Rollins his COW ut that time. Had the
animal not been discovered Monday
night, she would have been led to the
slaughter house Tuesday. A close call
for the cow.
The residence of our hOnOred towns
man, Jno &. Noe, was the scene of a
brilliant company Friday evening last.
For several days his night blooming
cereas had given evidence of blooming,
and about $50 o'clock on the evening
mentioned it began to open. JnO. &.
wanted AZ many of his friends to witness
the beauty of this rare plant i'm blossom
az possible and Immediately proceeded
to spread the news. BY $50 O'Clock il
was in full bloom and his parlors were
filed with anxious sight-seers. II was a
most lovely sight-the blooming cereas,
we mean-and its fragrant perfume filled
the rooms with most charming OdOr.
This was the first flower of the kind ever
witnessed i'm bloom in the city, and il
will long be remembered by those who
enjoyed it's fragrance and beauty.
Mr.. VIM. X. Jones, the Republican
candidate for the Legislature from the
Third District, il one of the truest men
in the county, and a man who enjoys the
undivided confidence of men of all par.
ties where he il known. In the spring
of 1857, when resident of Rochester
this State, he was employed by the Re-
publican territorial committee to trans
late INTO Welsh the provisions of the
constitution under which the then terri
tory of Minnesota sought admission ~
State. In the fall of the same year ht
came to Blue Earth county and settled
upon so acres of land in Judson. TO THU
small beginning he has added territory
until he now owns a magnificent farm
of $40 acres. His town has honOred hin
with various local offices, such as treas
urer, supervisor, justice of the peace
ETC., and for nearly 20 years he has beer
connected with the school board. Ii
every capacity he has proved himsel
worthy, and as Il legislator he will prov
himself valuable.