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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02
CONSCIENCE STRICKEN.

If the following letter does not exhibit
a piece of conscience stricken honesty,
then we are no Judge of human nature.
The epistle rea Dis as follows:
JUNE Is, 1856.
Mr.. MATTER.
Dear Sr:-Please find enclosed $500
to pay for some lead piping which was
taken from the little house on your
brick yard years ago. want to do what
is right from now on.
p. S.-After enquiring the price this
amount is abont the cost of the same as
near as can remember. ! hope it will
be enough for the amount taken.
Yours very truly.
No name was signed to the above
Mr.. Mather never missed the piping re-
ferred to, and as he has kept none in
stock for several wears, it must have
been long time ago since it was taken
When, after the lapse of years, a mar
will atone for wrong committed in tho
substantial manner that this man has, i
would seem that he should be known Il
the community. He is too good MAJ
to go unrecognized by the community
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02
DEATH OF LIZZIE MARSH.

The announcement Tuesday morning
of the death of Miss Lizzie Marsh, while
not unexpected, was nevertheless re-
ceived with sorrow by all friends of the
young lady in this community. For
several weeks she had been lying ut
deaths door and all hopes of her re-
covery had been given up by her par
ents and friends. Lizzie, too, realized
her condition and patiently waited for
the call that should summon her to that
eternal haven of rest where disease
and trouble Is not known. At ten
minutes of twelve Monday night, June
2Sth, her master summoned her, and
she sank calmly and peacefully into the
arms of her Savior.
Miss Lizzie was bornin Mankato Dec.
18th, 1864. Here she grew to woman
hood, loved and honored by all. She
was the only daughter of j. Q. A. and S.
J. Marsh, and the home that has been
bereft of one so young and promising
will indeed be sad; the many young
friends and schoolmates she leaves be-
hind will mourn her loss as sister.
while the one and only brother she had
will miss her absence in degree only to
be comprehended by those who have
been called upon to pass through a
similar trying ordeal.
Last October Miss Marsh was taken
ill, and it was soon ascertained that con-
sumption, the disease of all diseases that
fastens its fangs onto its victim with
grip which knows no loosening
had claimed her for its own. Every
thing possible was done by the fond and
loving parents in the hope that she
might be reclaimed to health. She was
taken South, but relief came not. With
that slow and measured tread which is
characteristic of the disease, it crept on
apace, and the patient grew weaker day
by day, until she was finally brought
home that she might pass her last days
among those with whom she had spent
her young life.
Funeral services were held yesterday
at the family residence, and large
number of sympathizing friends were
present. Rev. q. c. Pollock made a
few touching remarks, and the mortal
remains of Lizzie were consigned to the
tomb i'm Glenwood cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02
JULY 5TH.

The Fourth of July-the day Americ.
cans 80 much love TO celebrate, comes
this year, as everyone knows, on Sun
day. Mankato is to have no celebra'
ton, but this fact should not deprive
business men and their families and al
employees from joining in the festivi
ties with our neighbors. Monday seems
TO be more universally set aside as thu
day to appropriately observe our Ma
tional Independence, and as people al
over this section propose to recognize
this day, 1t is only fair that our clerks
laborers, business and professional mel
should do likewise. The hanks hay,
already given notice that they will clos
Monday, and large number of ou
merchants have determined to do so al
SO. Then why not everybody close ~
and take holiday
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02
AT LAKE MADISON

The season at Lake Madison is attract
ing much larger number of people this
year than ever before, and never has
there been time when the hotel at
Point Pleasant was conducted in so
pleasing manner as under Mr..
Hickok's management. He seems to
fully appreciate just what is demanded
by people who visit the Lake, and their
wants are supplied in every particular.
Several new boats have been purchased,
fishing tackle of ell kinds can be had,
and everything about the premises is
conducted with an eye single to make
guests comfortable and happy, and all
who 90 there once are anxious to re-
peat the visit. Mrs. Hickok is also par
ticularly obliging, and the meals pre-
pared under her supervision are appetis,
ing and relishable.
The cottages on the Point are nearly
all occupied. Mr.. Patterson's family il
spending pleasant time there; Mr.
Rays new cottage is completed, and
himself and wife are enjoying the gran
deur of the Lake; G. ID. Taylor's family
is out there rusticating, and Mrs. Pen
nell, and her two sons, from Van Vert
Ohio, are occupying Major Clarke's cot
tage.
Next Sunday and Monday it is ex
pected that not less than from three u
five hundred people will be at the Lake
Preparations are being made for bil
time, and all who desire to get out OF thu
heat and dust of the city shonld join tn
party, tits expected that ire-work
Monday evening on the lake will b.
among the attractions, and nothing cal
be more beautiful than o pyrotechnica
display on tho water,
| il the weather continues pleasant
Monday will witness the largest gather
ing ever assembled at Madison Lake.
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c. ST. p. M. a. o. r. r.

Trains Nos. 5 and run daily making
connections to and from Kansas City
via Lake Crystal and DesMoines. Trains
Nos. 3 and do not run west of Lake
Crystal on main line on Sunday, goinl
direct to DesMoines and Kansas City.
Trains Nos. and 2 daily time IN
changed on all trains.
Trains Nos. 8 and q run between vt
Paul and Lake Crystal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02
THE STREET RAILWAY.

4 good deal of fault ls found with the
Street Railway Company for putting the
the track so much above the street. 1t
should be borne in mind that the coun-
ell is to blame for this if there il any
blame attachable. They established the
grade and the only alternative left for
the company, is to follow instructions.
Either the track is too high or the street
is too low, and as things now appear the
street will have to be raised from 6 to
inches
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A Reliable House.

Mr.. J. X. Jones Is always reliable and tries
TO secure the best of everything for his pa
irons. He now has bought large quantity
of BEGGs' CHERRY Cough SYRUP, and il
always willing and ready to recommend it t.
every one In need of preparation fol
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis and Con
sumption, as he knows of no other remedy
that is gaining such wide reputation. sam
pie bottles free.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02
THE CAUCUsEs.

The Republican caucuses for the city
of Mankato and county of Blue Eartl
were held Wednesday evening with tn,
exception of South Bend, which, fo
some reason unexplained, held it's eau
Gus Saturday. From all reports YER,
little interest was taken. In the CITY
Freeman delegates were elected in al
the wards, and are as follows.
FIRST WARD.
G. vosbeck, II. G. Tibbetts. Hans. Knutson
Chas. Cain, Geo. j. Roos, Gotlieb Schultz.
SECOND WARD.
Capt. }. X. Beatty, Capt. l.. N. Holmes. Geo
N. Palmer, l.. L. DO Rosia, Fred Hcinze, Ere,
WidelI.
THIRD WARD.
s. w. Burgess, w. W.P. Mcconnell. Robt
Roberts, David Evans, j. j. Payne, Johr
NyQuist.
FOURTH WARD.
l.. A. Moore, John N. Hall, Fred Polchow
ID. L. Clements. II. McCullom, Cal. Smith. w
Is. Walker, A. Il. Noble, Il. Norlin, J. ID. Hard
ing.
Lake Crystal elected four delegates
favorable to Freeman; Garden City foul
and Vernon two favorable to the same
candidate.
Mapleton did a fair thing and gave
two delegates for Freeman and two fol
Collester.
Lincoln elected three, Judson five and
South Bend two, all we understand, fav =
orable to Freeman.
MankatO township elected three dele
gates favorable to Mr.. Collester.
Mcpherson elected two Collester del
egates, and Lyra three. Medo Is mixed,
80 also is LeRay. Sterling favors Col
lester, although the delegation is not
pledged. Butternut Valley is three for
Freeman.
Cambria comes in with three Freeman
delegates aod RapIdan pans out three
for him also.
The convention will be held this af-
ternOOn, but not in time for us TO give
the proceedings. Delegates favorable
to Freeman's candidacy for congress
will, it is claimed, be selected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02

According to the testimony of physi,
cans and coroners, in all parts of the
Union, deaths have resulted from the
use of cough syrups. containing morphia
opium and other poisons, In this con.
nectlon, DIR. Sam'l Cox, of Washington
after careful analyses, endorses Red
Star Cough Cure as being purely veg
etable, and absolutely free from opiates
poisons and narcotics. Price, twenty
five cents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02
A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors ant
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness ear
ly decay, loss OF manhood, &C., / will sond q
recipe that will cure you. FREE OF CHARGE
This great remedy was discovered by a mis-
siOnary In South America. Send sclf-ad
dressed envelope to REV. JOSEPH INMAN
Station ID. New York City. 6yr1
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02

SMEETING of the grand lodge of the
Brotherhood of Railway Postal clerks
will be held at Indianapolis to-day. The
object of the meeting is to select com
mittee to wait on the Postmaster Gen
eral for the purpose of procuring from
him definite statement as to what the
clerks may expect in the future as to
their official tenure. 1t is pretty safe to
conclude, whatever Mr.. Villas may
promise, that the old boys will go just
as fast as they can be spared. The II.
p. o. boys had best look out for other
jobs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02

1t is a recognized fact that true tonic
should contain. ingredients that will
nourish, fully as well as tone up, the
system in general and in placing. Ma
lures LIFE Tonic before the public its
ing that it proves food as we'll as q
tonic. Sold by j. r. Jones at SOC. per
bottle. 1w2
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VI 4 R II 4 ED.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AT MankatO, Jun G
%, 1886, by w. L. Coon, special Judge of tn c
MankatO Municipal Court, William ii. Dan
berry and Mary Ann Sersher, both of Blu c
Earth county.
ROOT-MCKAY. At the residence of the
brides mother in Mankato, Suly LIST, 1886, by
Rev +. l.. Patterson, Mr. Sidney +. Root nd
Miss Lille G. Mckay
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02

NATUR's WORM DESTROYER removes
the condition of the system and bowels
that breeds these pests, rapidly destroy
ing them and thoroughly removing all
symptoms such as Bad Breath, Loss of
Appetite, Coated Tongue, Fever, Rest
lessness, Commissions. and all Irritations
due to Worms 25c. per bottle. For sale
by J. r. Jones. 5yl
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02
TO CLOSE JULY 5TH.

The undersigned, proprietors of dry
goods houses, have determined to close
their places of business on Monday
July 9Th. The names of those who have
signed the articles of agreement, as il
were, are.
GEO. +. BRETT,
MCCONNELL x THOMAS,
FRINK q RICHARDS,
j. HENRY BACON Il Co.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02
THE LATEST.

Our factory has just got us out the
first invoice of G. II. Austin Il Sons
Gents $500 Shoes, which it will pay you
to see. They are made in the latest
style, whole vamp. fair stitch, warrant
ed genuine calf and warranted not to
rip. Best $500 shoe in the market.
G. III. AUSTIN & Son.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02
For the Babies

The largest and most varied stock of
baby carriages ever brought TO the city
is now on sale at Klein's furniture store.
Any one desiring a 'twin" baby car
rage can have it ut cost,
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$l.00 buys rs good lady's shoe at
Krolik's as you usually pay $3.50 for.
Mankato and Madison Lake Passenger
and Express Line.

/ will commence running June LIST,
good teams, rigs, and careful drivers.
Leave orders at my residence No. 2l7
State street, Mankato, or f. q. Collins &
Co.'S Drug Store.
| soft l.. DUTToN.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02

We do not know of any medicine that has
gained an equal popularity, in such short
time, for the instant relief of Coughs and
soreness in the lungs, us BEGGs' CHERRY
Cough SYRUP. 1t is mild and pleasant to
take and will not iniure the most delicate in
FAINT. Sample bottles free at j X. JONES.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02
PERSONAL.

Miss Matte Simpson Ii spending her
vacation ut home. She will resume her
studies at st. Joseph academy, st. Paul,
in the ftll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan Reed, of Win
chester, Ind, father and mother of Mrs.
Perry Wysong, are in the city visiting
their daughter.
Mrs. +. l.. Waters, after an illness of
some four or five weeks, is now able to
be ont again. She expects to leave the
last of next week for summers visit to
friends in Ohio.
Miss Martha McBroom, daughter of
Hon. Jas. McBroom, of Danville, re-
turned TO Mankato last week from
Hutchinson, where she has been teach
ing the past year. Miss McBroom will
spend the summer with her parents,
and has as her guest Miss Jettie Sargent
of Hutchinson.
Frank Slocum, ESD, of Minneapolis,
is spending few days IN the city visit
ing friends. Mr.. 5. is candidate for
State Treasurer on the Republican side,
and expressed himself rs being pleased
with the outlook of his candidacy. He
is certainly Il very pleasant gentleman,
and would make a competent officer.
Mr.. Jacob Ries, of Shakopee, manu-
facturer of ginger ale, birch beer, soda
and other temperance beverages. was in
the city Wednesday. Mr.. Il. has the
largest establishment of the kind in the
State, and manufactures only tirst-class
goods. He has large and growing
trade in Mankato, and pronounces this
one of the best cities in the State, which
shows his good judgment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02

DIR. r. Butler, Master of Arts, Cam
bridge University, England, says: "St.
Jacobs Oil acts like magic"
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Z. Paul& Ornal
Depart
Depart.

DcpaTt. 'Nf"'.'
r.. NJ A. NJ
Mol KansasCity wiO:cs No2kans City caSt' :o2
MOI ~ 4 SDcsM e 3:li No 81 l. and Pierre
No d 81 4 n peN Gloss exp west l:W
No3St l. n = CIV 1910 No Il FL Ac west 2:1u
Nol7 FL Ac west 1880 No 10 FL. Ac east lo:S3
NolS Ell Ac east lo:0G
Limited fast train for Chicago connects with
our No. at st. Paul.
Train No. connects at Lake Crystal for Dcs
Muincs.
Trains No. ana do not run west of Man-
katp
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Our OPINION,

After selling numberle' ) preparations. we
are convinced that BEGGS' TROPICAL Oh. Is
uncqualcd. For Pain. Cuts, Bruises, Rheuma-
tism, Frost Bites, Chilblains, ETC., II is war
ranted by us j. Il. JONES.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02
LOST-NECK CHAIN

On Sunday last near the Norwegian
Lutheran church, lady's gold neck
chain. The bar on same belonged to a
gents chain. Finder will please leave
at Capt. +. p. Lieberg's residence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02
Rooms to Rent.

M. o Sundt has new fashion plates of
the coming Spring and Summer styles.
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The Oldest Tree.

Which is the oldest tree 2 The elder. hut the
old MULLEN plant is the oldest in worth, for 1t
is now recognized of more valne than cod
liver oil I'm consumption. Taytor's Cherokee
Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen will cure
coughs, colds and consumption.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02

Binding Wire Cheap.
Long spool Washburn Il Moen Wire
at seven and half cents per pound at
| lw3 JOHN +. MEAGHER's.
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! am sole agent for Finet & Co., Paris,
France Alexis & Co., London, England;
besides the best American makes.
Yours, Respectfully,
MAX KROIIK
Gold Pens.

Call at Taylors Jewelry Store and see
the finest and largest stock of gold pens
and holders and novelties ever seen in
any one store east or west. 2tf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02

James Faley, ESD, of Medo, was at
Madison Lake the first ofthis week, and
Mr.. Patterson tells big fish story on
"Jim." Now it should be understood
that Faley is fisherman from way back.
His ancestry is noted for skill i'll pisca-
torial sport, and it is perhaps only nat
ural that "Jim" should inherit his fine
qualities in this particular, although he
has added wide experience to the en-
dowments SO generously bestowed up
on him by nature. Well to the fish
story: and remember it Is vouched for.
Mr. Patterson and Faley went out on
the lake, the former gentleman plying
the oars and Mr.. +. using the rod and
line. The boat was gliding DER the
placid waters in grand style when, as
quick as flash, Faley cried for halt and
began letting his line out. Reaching
the end of the cord and being determin-
ed to either haul in his catch or take a
ducking in the attempt, he was about to
land on his head in the lake when Pat
terson, with commendable presence of
mind, ieaped forward and catching
Jim" by the boots pulled him into the
boat and tied him down. Ali this time
"Jim" was wild with ecstacy over the
prospects of what he was about to gath
er in. He spurned all assistance at the
line. He was sure he must have a whale
on his hook and demanded that he be
allowed to pull the line III unaided. Pat
terson smiled ana Faley yelled with
Joy. The shining scales of his beauty
were now visable above water, and he
was drawn into the boat willing cap
tive. Put into the scales the monster
fish weighed just three ounces! When
the weight was made known to Faley
his enthusiasm collapsed. He started
for home a thoroughly heart-broken
man. Never mind, Faley; you have the
grit for successful fisherman, and your
recent experience will prove of value to
you. Had the fish weighed half
pound you would probably have been
landed at the bottom of the lake. See
what n narrow escape you had.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-07-02

The remarkable trade we are having
on Burt's Shoes, shows that they give
satisfaction. &. III. AUSTIN Il Son.
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Ladies Toe Slippers at 20 cents a pair
al AUSTINS.
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WOnderfllt 7

The handsomest and best wearing So 90
shoe in the market at Krolik's.
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WANTED.
Two girls at City Steam Laundry. Best
wages paid, no washing. Call at once
Under Citizens Bank.
L. A. BURDICK.
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A new and complete stock of gents
furnishing goods at
M. O. SUNDT's,
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Chicago Northwestern
wINoNA & ST. PETER.

Depart. Arrive
la Crosse Milwaukee X
Chicago Day Express IL :05 am. II :35a m.
tia Crosse Milwaukee X
Chicago Night Express. III :l5p.m. IL :SOp IN.
Redwood Falls, Tracy \
Huron Day Passenger go. i:05p.m i:S5p IN.
Redwood Falls, Water
town. Aberdeen NPicrrc
Through Express 49,. -. 2:55a.m 3:3Oa IN.
st Peter. New Ulm and
Tracy Accommodation saba lo:lhm.
DAILY. Except sunday.
+Daiiy. No Sunday train Ia Redwood Falls.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1886-10-07
The Valuation Of PHILADELPHIA.

According to the city's tax books the
real estate of Philadelphia has in
creased in value only $7,6Ss, 439 in nine
years. This is at the rate of about
one. eighth of l per cent. per annum.
Prior to the year 1877 the yearly in
crease in real estate valuations ranged
from 80, 900, 900 to $26, ,000, 900, and the
total increase in real estate assessments
in the nine years preceding 1877 was
over $l4S, 100000. At the same rate
of progression, allowing for the differ
ence in the gold standard, our real
estate valuation for 1886 ought to have
exceeded $74O, 100000. The fact that
it barely exceeded 5000, ,000,000 should
arouse inquiry.
Our building operations have not
been materially checked since 1877.
Over $4,000 new houses have been
built in the city since the centennial
period, and the value of these addi-
tions to our taxable property should
swell the tax lists at least $120, 600, 900.
The city's population has, it is esti-
mated, increased 200, 200 in the nine
years, and q very large proportion of
the property that was included in the
assessment OF 1877 has in the mean
time appreciated in value.
In the face of these IA Is the return
of the Board of Revision of Taxes ex-
hibits an increase OF less than $S,000,-
000.-Phtlddelphid Record,