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The Republican journal., 1886-09-30

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The Republican journal., 1886-09-30
SOMERSET.
ReDMhHcnnS.


Fairfed-Lewis Beal.
Norridgewock- A. Harrington
Richard H. Marble.
Pittstield-Edmund G. Bryant.
Skowhegan-SylveSter }. Walton.
Athens-Calvin ii. Jones.
New Portland-JohnM NJ. Cults.
Democrat.
LcXington-Frank S. Boynton.
WALDO.
Republicans.
MontvilIc- Richard S. Aver.
knoX-RaIph j. Wiggin
Prospect H. Littlefeld.
Monroe-Frederick l.. Palmer.
Burnham-lsaac G. Libby.
Democrats.
Belfast-,Jefferson F. Wilson.
Belmont Daniel A. Greer.
WASHINGTON.
Republicans.
Princeton-Jos. S. Farrar.
Eastport-Martin Bradish.
Calais-Judson B. Clark.
Lubec-Geo. NJ. Foster.
Pembroke-Ezra l.. Pattangall
Steuben-Jos. Small.
Columbia Falls-Isaac Carlton.
Jonesport-Henry l.. Watts.
Democrats.
East Machias-John G. Talbot.
Coopcr-Wm. B. Doten.
YORK.
Republicans.
BuXton-Joseph f. Warren.
ngton-Frank A. IIobson.
Saco-Oliver {. Clark.
Alfred-Amos l.. Allen.
Shapleigh-John D. Cook.
North Berwick-Charles ii. Wentworth.
kittery-Nicholas f. Spinney.
Waterboro-Ruel W. Kicker.
LebanOn-David w. Narney.
DemOcr0tS.
Biddeford- Cornelius IIorrigan
George A. Weymouth.
Cornish-John T. Wedgewood.
Wells-W oodbury Bennett.
Dayton-George Sylvester.
South Berwick p. Parcher.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30

BOSTON, TUESDAY, Sept. u.
Amount Of live stock at market-Cattle, 1888
sheep and Lambs, 1896; SWINE y 800: Neas 63 .
Horses 100; number of Western Cattle 1890 North
crn and Eastern beef, Cattle, Cows, etc, lij.
Prices OF Beef Cattle T. 100 ID live wei ght-E Extra
quality, - 2Jaj 80; first quality, 81 15a5 l2l9
second quality, - 2ja4 G2ls third quality, 50 30
al l2'a; poorest grades of coarse oxen Bulls, &C.,
50 00d3 ia.
Brighton Hides, 7974ac y b; Brighton Talow, &c
y h; Country Hides 64s a7c u D Country TalloW,
a a2c P ID; Calf Skins, 9al0c q h Lamb Skins,
5aSc each dairy skins, 60G jc; shearcd skins, %
d40c each.
The trade for beef Cattle has not differed much,
If any, from that of one week ago. There a
ialr supply of beef Cattle put upon the market for
sale, and Il moderate call at prices ranging from
= 25a5 30 per 100 lbs, live weight: Many of the
Western Cattle and one shipment of Canada Cat
Tie were taken for the export trade. Much of the
stock which is being brought into market at the
present time from Maine is light, Steers and beef
Cows, many of them being sold for Store Cattle.
Western sheep and Lambs Those from the
west were all owned by butchers Sheep costing
from ~ &c. and Lambs 51s e574c. per lb. live
weight landed at the yards.
Swine: Western Fat Hogs are costing 81 d5lac.
per d. live weight landed at the slaughter houses.
ihe supply brought in the past week has been
larger than that Of any week previous for
some time past. In our number give all the
Western Fat Hogs brought in over the several
railroads
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30

The following are the transfers in real estate in
Waldo county, for the week ending Sept 22d
Thomas p Atkinson, Montvillc. to Hattie T..
Woodman, same town. James Il. ColSon, W inter
port, to Emma l. Sargent, Searsport Susan IL.
Coggins Boston, to James B. Colson Wmtcrport
Estate Richard H. Gilman, Liberty, to Sarah J.
Gilman, same town. Esther A. Hchborn stock
ton, to Anna Kelley, same town. Julia A. Heal,
Lincolnville, to Henry NJ. Heal, same town. John
Hurd Northport, to z. G.. Hunt, same town Viii
lis +. Hamilton, Belfast, to Cassius +. Hamilton,
same town. Thornton Lyfora Bangor, to VIM ID.
Gowen, ct ais, Sedgwck. Myra +. Morse, Port
land, to Anna Kelley, stockton. Annie H. Mon
roe, Waldo to James ID. Lamson, executor Free
dom. Daniel Melvin, Camden, to William d.
Young, Linconvilc L. III. Nckerson, Swanvile
to Otis 5. Small, same town. r. +. Patterson Bel
fast, to p S. staples, same town Alonzo Roberts,
Brooks, to Moranda w. Roberts, same town. c.
X. Rice, Mass, to Lucinda knowlton, Nortlport
Reuben Snow, Wintcrport, to Mary 4. Bowdcn,
same town. Charles +. Shaw, 4 ais, Winterport
to McGrath, same town. Louisa Shaw, Winter
port, to George w. Shaw, same town. Deborah
Treat, Frankfort, to J. ID. kingsbury, same town.
Nathaniel T. Whitney, Newburg, to Augusta Whit
ney, same town
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and then some one whirled him round and be-

and then some one whired him round, and be-
gan to shake both his hands.
Jack Enderby, by all that's wonderful.' a
cherry voice exclaimed. and two blue eyes
were gazing cargerly into his own. where
in the world did you drop from!"
81 came down from New York this morning.
tnderby explained, ''looking for some of my
property. If | am not mistaken you can help
me recover it." his eyes twinkling.
~ Ted Fisher stared. "No, thanks! I've
had enough of that sort of thing. I'm no pri-
Eate detective, though you and my sister seem
TO think 50. Why man she demanded the
same service from me yesterday. Somebody
stole her valise and left his own in its place-a
miserable affair. containing half dozen color
tubes and worn out paint-brushes The fellow
had some literary taste, it seems, for we found
book by 'rhoreau in his vali>e.'
"Tcd F>her.' shouted Enderby, grasping
Fishers hand As though he would wrench it
of. .'is &. f. +. your sister,
BY Joye!' sasped Fisher, 'if this isn't too
good! IIa, la, ha! Were you that fellow,
Enderby? Let 90 my hand, say, Pm not
made of cast IRON
"Who would have dreamed of your living
here, Ted:' Enderby exclaimed joyous!y.
Take me to your house at once, Old fellow |
want to meet Your wife and-and your sister"
"'And-and my sister," mimicked Ted.
1T j. kind Of YOU TO remember her at all.
Jack"
But Endcrby only laughed, and gently push
ed Fisher before him. Imagine Gretchens
beWidormeut when they came mp the garden
walk arm in arm.
Il have caught your thief, Grctchen,' Ted
announced triunphantly. Deal with him,
gently. my dear, for he is aS Yet Young in the
paths of Wrong-dong. His name is Endcrby,
and by profession he is am artist. certain
sketch OF two young ladies in your possession
amply te>tities. Your valise is safe at the
hotel"
''Oh, the val~c" said Gretchen, smiling and
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30

The Audubon Society for the Protection of Birds,
which is now Incorporated, enters upon its second
halt-Nc with Il membership OF over 10000. There
ought to br ten times aS many members, tor the
objects OF the society are most c0lnmcmiabc and
should enllS the sNlathles Of every one who cares
Tor me preservation OF our song birds. Ihc society
wants local secretary III every town III the COun-
try II Issues handsome certificates to members.
No expenses of any Kind are incurred by those W hO
JOln. Correspondence is invited. Circulars of in
formation Will be sent free on application to thc
AmduhnM -orittN. NJ. 81 Park row, Now olk.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30
Grand Lodge I. 0. 0. F.

The annual session of the Sovereign Grand
Lodge |. Q. Q. f.. opened at Odd Fellows Han.
Boston, Sept. 20 The proceedings We're secret.
The reports OF the grand officers were present.
ed, beginning with that Of Henry +. Garev
grand sire, who in opening, traced the growth
of the order since it. last meeting in Boston. -
years ago, with less than ten Thousand New
England members in 'G4. In tie same trrrtor,
there are now G3,0O0 brethren. The order in
general has shared this prosperity. In 1864 in
the whole world there were 49, .Sa3: to-day
there are ol1,3lJ members. with an increase in
total revenue Of over four million dollars Tie
order Is prosperous in foreign countries Mr.
Carey advocated mahiH. the permanent lor:i-
cation of the Grand Lodge IN Baltimore The
f@trt> of fort Zone odd Fellows beneficial As
SocmtIon> show receipts for The past wear TO be-
Sl,0oo,9o'; paid to families of decreased mem
ber>, @N4d'''E}; deaths. l152; members in Good
standing, III, HI; money on hand, >5lS $40
Inc grand >errrtarN'> report contains a state
ment showing the condition Of the order i'm the
,niteo states. Canada and foreign jurisdiction.
There has been gain in Maine Of ) lodges and
}ti4 members.
The report Of the grand treasurer show, Il
balance ON hand August %, lS>5. to be ~lj.-
o.; receipts OF the year. - ,3l3; expenditures
S42,i20; available assets of the sovereign grand
lodge. S1S.09G.
Tuesday the 2l,t the Grand Lodge went into
the election Of officers for the next two years.
resulting a> follows: Grand Sire. John II.
W mite OF New York; Deputy Grand Sire. !.
L. ndcrWood. Of kentucky; Grand Nccr.-
taly, L. ~ Ross, of NcW jersey: Grand
Treasurer, Isaac A. Shepard. Of PcniI>l Iyalia.
Representative Gibson. Cf Coluratlu pre-
sented an invitation to the Grand Lodge to
hoII ~ session Of lSN7 in the city of Denver
which was accepted. Constitutional amend
i,D a..
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30

A. with Elmo second. In the second heat Isaac
A. led to the home stretch when Elmo ranged
up alongside. In coming down to the Wire
both horses did their level best, the driver of
Isaac A. not Sparing the whip. Elmo passed
under the wire a neck ahead. The animals
were driven to the judges stand and the driver
of Isaac A. had dSmountcd when the spirited
little horse fell upon the track and died in a
few minutes. Isaac A. was sired by Watch
maker, trottng horse well known in this Vi
cinity, and was ten years Old. He had record
of 2.51 IA, and i'll private had made mile in
2.2S. Last Tuesday Isaac A. won three straight
heats ut Monroe in the 237 class. Mr.. Adams
raised the horse and had refused II 800 for
him. Col. Fogler stated to the crowd that Mr..
Adams was poor man, cripple, having lost
one hand, and asked for contributions. The
hat was passed through the crowd and 800
realized. Isaac A. is buried on the track be-
side George o., BclfaSt's favoritc trotter.
The first race trottcd was for four years old
colts, SD to first, SO to second, - to third
The starters We're bay stallion James Golden,
owned by AmcS Staples, Belfast; bay stallion
Cliff, by G. Z. Stevens, Unity hay mare Thisbc
o"heo ny Aran Kicker, Jackson me follow
i's i 'ne summary James Golden Withdraw
II ai'er 'fS' neat;
IMrbe ---------------------.-l
JAMES Colder.
Time 2.52 2.54, 2.52
The three minute class was for a purse of
S25 to first, SD to second and SO to third.
The starters We're b. {. Young StartIer, owned
by j. A. Gates jackson; black stallion Morgan
hhoN' owned by Walker \ Litt!etield, Mont
VliIc; D. g jim Blaine. owned hy NJ. ". Frost,
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30
The Children Must 90 TO school.

The Augusta city council has passed ortii-
nance to enforce the compulsory education law,
10 that all children in the city between the ages of
six and seventeen years, without any regular and
law ful occupations Shall he rcquirc,i, unless there
be sufficient to the contrary, to attend
some public on private school. Children who do
uut obey the law, shall be punished by Il fine not
exceeding so. Special officers viii be appointed
to enforce this ordinance. 1t would be a piouo
plan for the city council OF this city follow suit
/ l..IA.llInI.r
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30

An exchange says -'N Nine tenths of the unhappy
marriages result from human calves being allowed
to run at large in society pastures. NIne-tcnths
of the chronic or lingering diseases of to-day eri gi
nate in impure blood liver complaint or biiiousness
resulting in scrofula, consumption (Which is but
scrofula of the lungs, sores ulcers, skin diseases
and kindred affections. DR. Pierce's Golden Med
ieatl Discovery cures all these OF Druggists.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30

Three little maids at school are we,
Mad IL school girls well can he,
Pun all over, no longer free,
Three little maids at school
Algebra is not much fun,
Compositions must he done,
All our lessons are just begun,
Three little maid, ut school!
Three little maidcnS most contrary,
Gone to the ladies seminary,
Bound to its him-dr tlltelarv,
Three little maids at school!
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30

Sergeant Carroll who had charge of the
guard at Mt. McGregor cottage after Gen.
Grants death last year, was drowned the
10Th inst. by the upsettng of sail boat off
Fort Warren, Boston harbor. He had only
three or four weeks to complete 10 years
military service, and was eagerly looking for
ward to the time of his discharge
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30
F4RM. GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.

For this department brief suggestions, facts,
and experience are solicited from houI~ekeep-
ers. farmers and gardeners. Address Agri-
cultural editor, journal Office. Belfast. Me
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30

Among the gratifying results of the election In
Penobscot is the success of George W. Brown,
Democratic candidate for sheriff. Mr.. Brown wins
by II majority of over five hundred. Paisted's
New Age
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30
The Maine Legislature.


SENATOR'S AND REPRESENTATIVES ELECTED
Senators Elect.
ANDROsCoGGIN.
Republic0ns.
Auburn Benjamin J. Hill.
Greene-Frank +. Sleeper.
ARoOsTOOK.
Republicans.
Houlton-Ansel l.. Lumbcrt.
Presquc Isc-Thomas II. Phar.
CUMBERLAND.
RepuJicons.
Naples-David II. Cole.
Portland deco. p. Wescott.
Westbrook-J Joseph Dunnell.
Frceport-John c. Kendall.
FRANKLIN.
RepuJlicaa.
New Sharon-Wm. W. Norcross.
HANCOCK.
RepuJlicans.
Ellsworth Charles c. BurriIl
>argentville-I Henry W. Sargent.
kENNEBEC.
RrDuJljcUns.
Augusta Herbert NJ. Heath
Readteld-Gco. A. Russell.
KNOX.
RrpUblican.
Thomaston Samuel II. Allen
DemOcf0t.
Appleton stephen J. Gushec.
LINCOLN.
Rcpu6ljcGn.
Wnldoboro-S Sebastian S. Marble
OXFORD.
Rcpwbiicahs.
IIiram-Peter b. Young.
Canton Charles II. Gilbert.
PENOBSCoT.
HepHLiic0Hs.
Orono-Samucl Libby.
Bangor Henry Lord.
Carmcl-F NJ. simpson.
PIsCATAQUIS.
Rep0JlicoW.
Milo Henry +. Daggctt.
SAGApAIoC.
RcpuLlic0n.
Georgetown Benz. +. lIinckIey.
SOMERSET.
RepubljcaH.
North An>on-Gco. Flint.
WALDO.
RrlHblican.
Srar~port jonathan c. Nichols.
Drmorr0t.
Alfred W. Rich.
WASIIlNtiroN
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30

This is the pledge which the third party politi-
clans require of their abstaining followers: 81
hereby promise TO SMASH THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY and not to drink cider" New York
Tribune.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30

The greenback-labor party of Pennsylvania
nominated full State ticket. the Convention
refusing to affiliate with any other party by in
dorsing nominations.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30

Sick and bilious headache, and all arrangements
of stomach and bowels, cured by DIR. Pierce's Pei
lets or antibiliOus granues. % cents vial. No
cheap boxes to allow waste of virtues. BY drug
gists.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30
Representatives Elect.

Representatives Elect.
ANDRosCoGGIN.
Republicans.
.Nuhurn-Davd p. Field.
Geo. G.. Clifford.
purham-( harle> W. Harding.
Grcrnr-Eli IIodgkins.
icwiSton-Frank l.. Noble.
John Harper.
Joseph +. Cloutier.
Albert b. Nealcy.
Lisbon Alfred +. Jordan.
Turner John T. Gushing.
Poland C harles y. Burns.
AROoSTOok.
HepuJlirduS.
IIouton-l'rcdcric A. Powers.
Monticello Henry G. Sharp.
Ea>ton-Albert Whitcomb
Caribou-.IoS. 4. Clark.
Island FalI>-Bcnj. L. Sanborn.
DcHtocrdts
LimeuS Benjamin Alexander.
Fort Kent w illiam Dickey.
Van Buren-Ch has. Farrell.
Icnry A. Gagnon.
Prohidujon
Wc>tfield stephen c. f, Smith.
CUMBERLAND.
RepHblic0ns.
Brilgton -,Joash o. Knapp.
Falmouth-Clinton NJ. Hamilton.
Portland Frederick n. Dow.
Horace II. Shaw.
james +. Hawkes..
John II. Fogg.
Wm. II. Loonev.
FrccpOrt-Etmund b. Mallctt, Jr
We>tbrook- has. b. Woolman.
Edward Harding.
Dcering- Edward Moore.
wck-Franl> +. Roberts.
Yarmouth-Enoch o. Morrill,.
Otistield-Ge0rgc Greene.
HarpSwell-Gc X. Herscy
Standish-OrviIe :. Sanborn.
Windham-Jo ohm W. Lombard.
Dem0cruts.
New Gloucester-John |. SturgiS.
Cape Elizahcth-Stephen Scammon.
Raymond Francis II. Witham.
FRANKLIN.
Rep"blicans.
.Jay--Roscoe Vaughan.
New Sharon Iiram X. Corson.
Strong William II. Hunter.
Democrat.
Rangelcy-Abram Ross.
HANCOCK.
PepuI1icaus.
So,I,uicl 1Ior.na y n,m.;+,
MN I'n,,n,l, ~, ,,1s n.e ~ u 'ui!ls' ~
tmrm"i Nnr'', - w am'iG" II !. " is"e'''
Orland-Geo. W. Mason.
Surry-Jc>se VI. Ray.
Mount Desert-Robert L. Grindlc
Deer lsle-W imot b. Thurlow.
a'o, ,,,''rn iu'EIia, =, n'iin' ~ iiaii''''oh'
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80.
HeP"ottc""S.
AugHsta-lra II. Randall.
Joseph ii. Maney.
llallowcil-Walter f. Marston.
n",lon- is w. , Sc ID; Iray;
Litchtirld-Enoch Adams
Sitlney-Martin l.. REYNOLDS.
Nassalhoro-William $. Bradley.
w ", ins,oW- "Iit i,aIiHS T.; arreh.
W ii.l.iUr ~ nu,,,i"s n.,. A'uGh.
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Democrdt.
West Gardner-Gorham Z. ii. Jcwctt.
KNoN.
PeDul1;caos
pplcton-Albcrt ii. Newbert.
hocNi'''''- I,;ii; Nii,I'es i; Lhilleliei'' L,,
C,mlon-John II EaiIS
nalhavcn-Tbos. i LYONS
no,,,eo,,',
H'"'"cfo'S'
friendship Randall >. Condor.
IhomaSton- Edward y. OBrien.
Warren-Lewis Hall.
LINCOLN.
p,,,1,;o,.
1''I'"""""''
Boothbay-Ia G. Poole.
Bremen-Alonzo Richards.
MISUNDERSTANDING III. Chase.
Edgecomb-Eben Chase. Jr.
->o'''o'oio -N"'t'i' '" io'"
iD'"'0o'"'
Waidohoro-Edward r. LeVensalcr.
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W"nIltnnl II. Ia,nos ,n' y '' Rn,vlor
49,, cnIo"nn p WiIhar
IIebron-Zibcon l.. Packard.
Democrats.
Fryeburg-S Samuel 0. Wiley.
Waterford-Daniel Brown.
PENobscoI.
The Republican journal., 1886-09-30
Perhaps He Wasn't "Straisht' Himself.

4 pretty good story is told of one of our indie
pendent eoyciei&ns last Monday. lie entered the
polling place and boldly announced himself TO be
"A ''Strii ghtout Dmccrat.' Some handed to
him straight third party ticket and said 10 him,
Then that is the ticket you want He took the
bit OF paper, looked at it carefully for few mo
mrnts, "laas,' said he 'thats All right" march
ed up and deposited it in the baiiotboN as a
straight Dimccrat ticket. Aroostook Herald.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1886-03-25
ELLSWORTH.
-GA1IO " O1k L
From the News:

From the News:
Little Elsie GARNER was taken quite
seriously sick night before last but is
now better.
}. W. Griffin has purchased the resi-.
dence property of Smith Campbell, in
the west part Of town.
J. NJ. Bryan arrived here from
Springfield, Iowa, last Friday, and
will make this his future home.
W. IL. Erickson has purchased Mr..
Pint's blacksmith shop aud will here
after run the business Oh his own
hook.
st. Patrick's day was celebrated in
this place in grand style. Nearly every
business house III town was gaily decU-
rated with flags ard streamers.
A watch chain 1T the fair yesterday
was voted to James Maher as being
the most popular man in town. The
chain netteu the church over one hun
dred dollars.
Pat Griffin left last Monday for Ills
home in Rochester, Mimi. Pat made
lots Of friends during his three months
stay here and they would be glad to
have him locate here permanently.
f. VIM. Peck lost i valuable mare last
Thursday night with what is known
as foal collie. This is quite levy loss
to Mr.. Peck. The mare was a well
bred animal and could have been sold
any day for $l75.
A party Of surveyors have been at
work the past week running line
from here to Rock Rapids. What the
outco ne will be it is hard to tell, but
we think it more than probable that by
a little effort on the part of the people
here we can secure the junction at this
point.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1886-03-25

Cottonwood county assessors pro-
pose to put the St. Paul Il Sioux City
railroad lands on their books. That
Is what should be done in Martin coun.
ty. The courts have decided that they
are taxable and the next legislature
will probably provide means for col.
lecting the tax.-Fairmont Sentinel.
That depends great deal upon the
ones elected to the legislature. Per-
haps J. H. Drake will work the same
game with the next legislature that he
Dragged of doing with the last, i. e.,
lobby successfully to prevent legisla-
tion to tax the lands. We shall see.
Candidates for congress in Wake
fields district are exceedingly thick.
Whether W akefield will run again OF
not is uncertain. If he does not it is
reasonably certain that he will throw
his strength for E. p. Freeman, late
of the Redwood land Office and a prom
inent republican. Freeman is faith.
full supporter of Wakefeld's, stands
very close to him. is a hard political
fighter and would make capable con-
gresham. It may be possible though
that a rupture has occurred between
him and Wakefield, in which case he
could fairly contest Wake6eld's d
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RUSHMORE.


W. 8. Wemple was down from the
Falls.
Mr.. Black, father of our present
neighbor, has arrived with q carload
of furniture, stock. etc.. and will build
Immediately.
Now then spring is around and it Is
time to brace up and get at it. Neigh
b0rs are cleaning seed and polishing
their harrOws and seeders for the
good work and all earth in this vicini-
ty will have 70 do its duty.
The concert given by the young Ia.
dies of RushmOre was the most enjoya-
BILE affair of the season, socially as we'll
rs financially. Many friends from
Ransom, WOrthingtOn and Sioux Falls
responded with will. The program
consisted of vocal and instrumental
exercises. sandwiched with a few reci
tatiOns, readings, etc., and the encores
you should have heard them.
Our young minister, Mr.. David Mat.
son, preached an eloquent and inter.
esting sermon Sabbath last at the
church, giving US some good advice,
and indeed much needed and PLAIN
talk is what we want. Learn to bear
with one another, be agreeable to all,
make the house of worship inviting
nothing too nice for the Lords house.
He has given unto us and an acknowl-
edgement of his goodness should be our
law.
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mand for a re election. Other candi.
dates or parties talked of for the same
Office are Ira p. Shissler, Col. William
Thomas and NJ. D. L. Collester, all Of
MankatO. Shissler is an eastern man
aud attorney, and has been in Manka-
to about two years. Col. Thomas is
an attorney and commander of the de-
partment of Minnesota G. A. r. Un.
doubtedly lie can command a respecta-
BIZ soldiers vote. Collester is lately
Of Waseca and is an attorney. AS to
Gen. Bakers chances the people of
Blue Earth county do not seem to
think they are very bright. They
think that Baker and Gilman are pool.
ing their issues, and that Bakers late
trip in northern Minnesota had more
significance than appeared on the sur
face,-PiOneer Press.