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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-07-19
.What win You Take2,.

hear of story from Connecticut,
says writer in the New York Times,
which perhaps sounds naturally enough
up there, but which will be likely to
have some elements of amusement in it
for people who have never lived in that
part of the world. The Town Of Ham,
den or Woodbridge is the scene. and
the story is of a custom that exists there
for providing newly-married couples
with wedding gifts. As soon as
young woman gets married it is incum-
bent upon her not to stay at home and
receive calls from the neighbors, but to
climb into wagon and 80 whirling up
and down the road for as many miles as
her acquaintance may extend or the
powers of q Connecticut horse hold out.
She stops at neighbor Smiths house,
drops out of the wagon, and greets.
neighbor Smiths helpmeet in some
thing after this style: well, Mrs
Smith, have got married, as you know;
50 have come round 10 get my gift.
What kind win you take?'
If the average man outside of Ham
den should hear a young woman say
something Of this sort he would be apt
(unless the young woman was pretty)
to imagine that something was wrong
with her head. Not so. What win
you take2f Is plain enough to neighbor
Smiths wife. All brides say the same
thing, and ii has got to be an old story.
what win you takePn means what
kind OF ten viii you take? There are
merchants in New York who give
premiums to country agents. and there
Is one firm whose premium IS ii the
shape Of household goods. dishes, etc.
II young woman can get her acquaint-
ances to subscribe for 100 pounds Of tea
she gets something pretty nice to pay
her for her trouble. and the tea does not
cost the purchaser any more than IL pur-
chased Of the country storekeepers.
Thus Connecticut IS able to be generous
without wasting cash. wherefore Is Con-
necticut happy
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-07-19

How = Friend OF lIls made Money


When / 6rst met Jack he vas
always flush In fact be is now, but
be is manager. Jack was at work
then for q sewing machine house,
aud had charge ofthe city trade. He
used to ask me often to dine with
him, and / noticed be never paid for
what he got. We seldom ate twice
at the same place, and | began to
think his credit was monumental.
Next time We 60 TO Crafts to dine
let's take all the boys in tho Office
with US" said Jack. as we lefta we'll
known restaurant one day II don't
like the place at all. aud | am anxious
to eat up what be owes me-
"Then he owes you money!" said
/, to draw Jack out
"Yes, they oil owe me more than
I'll ever get. | might quit now aud
board around from place 10 place for
two years and not ear tha accounts
up. You see, once put 4adverlise-
ment 10 Sunday paper, which read
something like this:
First. class board wanted for
first-class sewing machine, direct from
the factory. References required >"
"Well, | got over seventy-five
answers. | was given the best of re.
ferences--bankers. preachers and
doctors Most of the letters were from
clearinghouse keepers and restaura-
teurs. They were from eli parts of
the city
AS manager of the city trade
could sell city machine as a sample
at the wholesale price. But | didn't
do that. 1 picked out twenty good
restaurants and boarding houses, and
bought twenty mac ines on my Own
account on f ,ur months time.
"The wholesale pric Of each
machine vas $l9, u Il The retail price
$55. Of urse | paid $l9 each, and
sold them at the retail price
At each OF The twenty places |
told them If they wanted brand-new
machine / would let them have one
direct from the effice for $50 cash.
and would take the balance ont ia
board. They jumped at IL, especially
IS the machine was one OF the best
made, and | promised to take it back
if not satisfactory.
Near three restaurants | rot O
suit of.rooms on the machine account.
In less than two days / bad delivered
the twenty machines, bad $4O0 cash
10 pocket. with four months in which
to pay for the goods | bad 500 to
take out 10 board and lodging 10
various parts of the city, and, as I
say, got tired of eating up the profits
on theR scheme. The 500 was aII
profit and also 81 on each macIine.
why worked the same plan on
the tailors--they wanted sewing
machines. / could sell o tailor
heavy manufacturing machine for $50
which cost me $30-aad what an
elegant suit OF clothes | got for that
$3O!y
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1886-07-19
lRTH|NGTON { CO,
log Church Street,
| ANNAPOLIS, MD.
DEALERS IN
rugs, Medicines,
And Chemicals,
SPECIAL NOTICEI

.n.s Iron Bitters, (GenuIne,) 7Octs
\ Cough Syrup, locts
|slr Cough Cure, Small Size.) lOcts
Star Congh Cure, Large Size,) 3Scts
|lhIngton's Standard Cough
|pe@edy 25cts
L. tiniment. 25cts
l. Iiniment, good and strong, 50c ut.
khinelons Horse and Cattle
|powders 25cts
Ia Horse and Cattle Powders, lScts
stors Liquid Glue, lOcts
slors Insect Powder, 2Octs
W0RTHINGT0N & CO..
100 Church Street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-01-29
SIDEWALKS.

The Mankato Pipe Co. are now taking
orders for cement stone sidewalks fol
delivery next spring. The blocks Of
which the walk is composed are hex
agonal in shape, and can be made ofany
color desired. They are as durable az
stone and much cheaper, and are large
ly in use in st. Paul and Minneapolis,
The cost of this walk will be $l.75 pei
square ward laid, and all blocks which
become worn or cracked by reason OF
defective workmanship will be replaced
without cost to the purchaser for the
first three years.
In order that the blocks may be suffi
GENTLY hardened and exposed before
laying, they should be- at least foul
months old, therefore, parties desiring
the best sidewalk in the world should
send i'm their orders now.
II +. N. MERRILL, Surt.
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THE COMING sPLENDoR.

On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
next, at the Opera house, will occur the
musical event of the season, the prOduC-
ton bv one hundred of Mankato's best
vocalists of the charming sacred opera
of Joseph. The music of this latest and
most brilliant Of American compositions
is bright and sparkling throughout; its
dramatic situations are vivid and intense.
About five weeks have been devoted to
IT'S preparation; it is now ready for the
finishing touches which three dramatic
rehearsals upon the stage will give it.
The cast embraces dozen of our chief
singers, while in the grand chorus and
semi-choruses are .alankato's most at
tractive people. Among the most ut.
tractiye features of the opera are two
marching choruses bv bevy OF little
girls. Taken as whole, il will prove Il
most delightful entertainment, which
our citizens and the neighbors of sur.
rounding towns will literally patrOnize
Reserved seats can now be secured al
GriebePs.
The following is the cast of characters
Joseph, Geo. +. Brett; Joseph's sister
Miss Carrie Ogle; Pharaoh, j. X
Thomas; Egyptian Queen, Mrs. +. w
CLAYTON; Angel. Miss Lizzie Sparrow
Princess, Mrs. II. P. Christensen; Jacob
NJ. II. Bromley, Judah, DIR. ID. I. Nc
Graw; Reuben, c. NJ. odell; Baker, II
f. Swan; Butler, Guy Baker. Besidel
the solos there will be an Ishmaelitt
quartette and male choruses of brethren
and a full chorus of Guarantees ant
Egyptians, together with magicians anC
attendants. All will be dressed in full
Oriental costumes and will be under tn,
direction of Prof A. Cazot Osborne
Germania orchestra will accompany TIN
voices at the opera.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-01-29
2eport OF Proceedings of Annual Meet
ing of Blue Earth County Agricultur-
al Society.

Notwithstanding the severity of the weather
Il gondly number was In attendance ut the al
iourncd meeting held according to notice ~
Evans hotel, Jan. 10th, 1856.
The meeting was called to order, and the
presiden Of the society being absent, Mr.. f.
Smith was elected president protein.
The secretary, and treasurer's reports wer,
called for aud read and adopted.
The treasurers report showed cash balance
on hand, 1910
Next business being the election OF Officers
the following were elected for the ensuing
year.
Prcsident-R. l. Houk.
Vice Presidents, one from each com m ssi0 n.
cr district, as follows:
$. Q. Larkin-Ist district.
Miner Porter-2nd district.
Jas. Swan-3rd district.
NJ. Il. Fall--4th district.
Il. McGrath--5th district.
Recording Secretary-E. w. Parker.
Corresponding Secretary-J. w. Greenwood
Treasurer ID. w Evans.
Marshal-Charles Barney
A motion was then m ade to amend the con
| stitution SO rs to change the time of the an
n,,al meeting to the first Saturday in Deccm
| her and carried by u unanimous vote.
The following delegates were then elected L
attend the meeting OF the State Agriculture
society ana represent the Interests of tn
Blue Earth society.
I Presdent-R. l.. HOuk.
Wee Presidential 7. Fall.
| Hon T. s. Warner. Adjourned,
! Corresponding Secretary.
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WORKMAN-GLEASON.

Al the residence of the brides father, :. w.
- 1856, DIR II. NJ. Workman. of Tracy Mimi
q. &. Pollock. officiating.
This happy event occurred in the pres
cncc of few invited friends of the con-
tracing parties, the corps of city teach
crs, of which the bride has long been Il
member, being well represented. They
were well and liberally remembered by
way of presents.
Miss Nellie was one of Mankato's girls
IN every sense, having been raised and
educated i'm the city, and with the eX'
cepiion of two years spent IN teaching al
Sleepy Eye, has been engaged as teacher
in the Pleasant Grove school ever since
her graduation five years ago.
The groom is young physician who
enjoys the respect and confidence of the
people i'm ms field ofpractice, and stands
well up among his fellow practitioners
They start out with every prospect fol
a happy End prosperous life, and surel,
their large circle Of friends here wish
them such.
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SHOOTING AT AMBOY.

"Wednesday morning Sheriff Monks
received telegram from Amboy sent
BY Clark Latin, formerly deputy sheriff
of this county requesting the Sheriff to
90 up To- make AN arrest, there having
been some shooting INDUCED in. Moth
ing more could be learned throughout
the day, but subsequent information l.
to the effect that Il young man named
Lowell had attempted to shoot Mr.. Lat
tin. on account of an ill-fecling borne
that gentleman growing out of a whip
ping administered 10 Lowell years ago
when pupil at school of Mr.. Us. They
met in the post-oflicc at Amboy and
Lowell fired, the ball penetrating Lat
tins clothing, bruising the skin of the
abdomen but not passing into the flesh.
The assailant was placed under arrest
and will have his examination to-day.
If, as the Rerie~ says. the editor OF
this paper has had practical evidence
that this is a Democratic administration
and "also of its fidelity To turn the ras-
calls OUT" the editor of that sheet has
thus far failed Ia have any practical
evidence of the determination of the
Republican Senate To turn the rascals
i'm ~
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POINTS! POINTS!
POINTS,!
Weigh and measure all you buy.

Weigh and measure all you buy.
Return any article not satisfactory
See that you get the same goods You order
Quality preferred rathertha quantity
One price to. everybody.
DO you buy as cheap where you
trade as any one else does at the
same store?
Farmers, are you as careful to know what
You pay for goods in exchange for Butter
and Eggs, as you are the price you get
for your produce?
ALL can trade with GEO. NJ. RAY
on above principles, and asEcoNoM-
IcALLY as mt any other store in the
city. -
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A Fortunate Discovery

A new light is thrown on the subject
of Consumption by DR.. Wagner Kemp,
discoverer of kemp's Balsam for the
Throat and Lungs. \ remedy that has
proved itself TO be a remarkable com
pound, 1t does ITS work thoroughly,
stopping haek'nE cough instantly csnts AND sS
T,;ni size free. Get enc. jan8, mtsS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-01-29

Which IS the oldest tree The elder, but the
old MULLEN plant is the oldest in worth, for II
is now recognized of more value than cod
liver oil in consumption. Taylor's Cherokee
Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen will cure
coughs colds and consumption.
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PERSONAL.

+. b. Evans of Garden City, did the
metropolis yesterday.
Frank Thurston, Esq, of Garden CITY
visited our city yesterday.
Rev. 3. Askevold, of Tracy, is visiting
with Rev. X. q. Faegre.
Rev. II. A. Bushnell will preach at
Waseca next Sabbath.
j. Il. lankerd, Esq, of Lake Wash
ington, was in the city Tuesday.
NJ. j. Einstein, of the Golden Eagle
Clothing store, is i'm Chicago. He will
be absent several days.
Postmaster Mclaughlin of Mapleton
was II welcome visitor ut our office
Wepnesday afternoon.
Jno. C.. Noe left this morning for Gin
ton Springs, \. V, TO visit his wife. He
will he absent about two weeks.
Chas. Ellis, Esq, of st. Paul, son OF
James Ellis, of Sterling, tins county, is
home for visit ut the parental fireside.
$. Garvin, of Good Thunder, was in
the city Wednesday. He says the roads
on the prairie are the worst he ever
travelled.
Miss Agnes Green, of saltwater, is
visiting Miss Lizzie Sparrow. Miss
Green is well known elocutionist, and
was employed as teacher in our Normal
school ut one time.
Mrs. }. w. Fowler, who has been Wis.,
ting friends i'm Montana for several
months, returned home to-day. Mr.
Fowler went down to Minneapolis yes
terday to meet her.
Hon. J. +. Meaghcr and his son john
ny departed on Wednesday for South
Bend, Indiana, where the son will en-
ter college. Johnnv's friends all extend
good wishes for his su ccess.
Prof. X. w. Seager, of st. Paul, is in
the city visiting Prof Osborne and lend
ing ald III the production of the opera OF
Joseph Prof Seager is the reviser of
the sacred opera Queen Esther.
Ambrose Little, father of Grin Little
of this city, and an old resident of South
Bend. was slightly attacked with paraly-
sis the irst of the week while in the
city, and is now at the home of his son,
but much improved.
Prof +. l.ockerby, of Wells, is spend
ing few DAYS at home in this city, his
school being closed for a short vacation
on account of few cases of diphtheria
having existed in that village. He re-
ports all cases convaleScent, with no
new ones occurring, and school will re-
open next Monday.
Messrs. NJ. Il. Willard returned from
the east Monday morning, accompanied
bv John Stevens, the foreman of the
new Fiber-Ware Works. They did not
complete the purchase of any machin-
cry, but examined and inspected quite
extensively with a view Of purchasing
later on. Mr.. Stevens is now engaged
in making preliminary arrangements
for the placing of the machinery and
other apparatus. Considerable of the
material for watts, ETC., is being ordered
from Winona, it being of sort not kept
bv lumber dealers here.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-01-29

The Estelline Bell, published in Da-
kota, says that the only snow "that has
been seen i'm that village so far this
winter is what arrived last Monday i'll a
cattle car loaded with kerosene barrels
which was side-tracked here. The cal
came from Mankato, Minnesota, and
was packed full ofsnow." Our Estelline
friends should know that the people OF
Mankato are generous to fault with
ANYTHING they have-whether it is snow
or otherwise. If the good people OF
Esteline want another car load of the
beautiful. they can have it on short
notice. AS a matter OF accommodation
we might be able to spare couple o
carloads.
Judge Severance has just decided
an important land case in this county
which arose between Altman l.. Bliss, OF
Brooklyn, y. V, and Chas. f. Slocum
of Lincoln, Blue Earth county. The
facts in the case are, that in 1858 John
Rippy filed on piece of land in Lin
coin under war land warrant. Al
the proper time he made final proof
but failed to pay the final money. His
certificate was in the local land Office "a
Faribault and was finally lost. After
this Rippy went away and his where
abouts was not known for several years
In the meantime Mary Slocum tool
possession of the land and let it 90 t.
tax sale several times, until the bacl
taxes amounted to $500. In 1884 Bills:
met Rippy and received an assignment
oc that gentleman's interest III the land
going at the same time and paving thu
money which Rippy had neglected f
pay. BY this means he got II govern
ment deed and then brought suit through
Pau Il Shissler to recover the land, an,
these attorneys have succeeded ii
having the taxes set aside and the it'll
uueted, the Judge deciding that In
defendcnt has no relief for the land q
! taxes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-01-29
News About Town.

1t is the current report about town that
Kcmp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs
is making some remarkable cures with
people who are troubled with Coughs,
Asthma, Bronchitis, and Consumption.
J. f. Seidel will give any person a trial
hottie free Of cost. II is guaranteed to re-
lieve and cure Price 30 cents and 81.
ianSmts3
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Some Foolish People

Allow cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach Of medicine. They often say,
Oh it will wear away. but in most cases
il wears them away. Could they be in
duced to try the successful medicine
called Kemp's Balsam, which we sell on
a positive guarantee to cure, they would
Immediately see the excellent effect IF.
ter taking the first dose. Price 5Oc. and
81. 90. Trih size free. j. +. Seidel.
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A CARD.

take this opportunity to tender my
heartfelt thanks and express my pro-
found gratitude to the friends and neigh
bors who contributed so liDerally to a
donation given me recently to aid me in
nv present affection.
.JoHN =. .JoNE>.
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LOST.

Brocade shawl on Broa street, be-
tween the Baptist church and Cnior
school house, last Wednesday evening
Finder leave ut this Office.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-01-29
ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Building
and Loan Association will he held at the
city hall on Saturday, February 9Th. The
annual report will be rendered, officers
elected and new issue of stock made.
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A CARD

To all who arc suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth, nervous weakness, ear
ly decay, loss OF manhood. &C., will send n
recipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHARGE.
This great remedy was discovered by u mis-
sionary In South America. Send a self-ad-
dressed envelope to REV. JOSEPH INMAN.
Station d. New York City. 6yr1
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Fine Stock for Sale.

One mllch COW, half Jersey with young
calf, and stations 4 Norman four and
Two years old next spring, one mare !
Norman with foal and other stock.
3Omtl J. J. SHAUBUT.
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A Reliable House,

Mr. J. X. Jones " arrays reliable ami tries
to secure the best Of everything for his pa
irons He now has bought a large quantity
of BEGGs CHERRY C0UGH SYRUP, anu IL
always willing and ready to recommend IL to
every one In need of n preparation for
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis and Con-
sumption, us he kno.s of no other remedy
that Is gaining such wide reputation. sam
,,k<. h.,tfl Frau
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We do not know of any medicine that has
gained an equal popularity, in such q short
time, for the instant relief OF Coughs and
Couch SYRUP. II Is mild and pleasant to
take and will not niure the most delicate in
FAINT. Sample bottles free at ] X. JONEs'.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-01-29
FOUND.

A cloth overcoat, which can be had
at the residence on corner Second and
Elm streets, by producing II receipt for
the paynIent of this notice.
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(l,,r C1nInIOn,

After selling numberle Is preparations. we
are convinced that BEGGs TROPICAL. OH is
uncQualed. For Pain, Cuts Bruises, RhcunIa-
tism Frost Bites, Chilbains, etc, il is war
ranted by us j. II. JONES
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As well as the handsomest, and others
are invited to call on j. +. Seidel and
get free trial bottle of kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs, Il remedy that
is selling entirely upon its its merits, and
ia guaranteed to cure and relieve all
Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma,
Bronchitis, and Consumption. Price
80 cents and 81. JAMS, mts:}
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FOR RENT


The frame store next TO j. Scidle''
drug store, block II. Possession Feb. |
Inquire of DR.. FoLLMANN.
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Gold Pens.

Call at Taylors Jewclry Store and see
the finest and largest stock of gold pens
and holders and novelties ever seen in
any one store east or west. I'll
NAruR'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 Dc. per bottle. For sale
| by ]. X. Jones. 5y1
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CORTLAND, Mimi.

J. Il. Jones has secured the agency for
Natures Life Tonic, and recommends it
as a never failing remedy for Nervous
Prostitution, Sleeplessness, Loss of APP
petite, Muscular Weakness, and all dis
orders requiring Il Tonic or Renovating
medicine. Sold at SOC. per bottle. 81
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The Oldest Tree.

The best ladies' hand turned Goat
shoes at Krolik's for 1925 only; they are
worth e., 90 30
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SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.

Mar Kroi;k, Esq. -Mankato MINI.
DEAR SIR:-Please send me six pair Of
your Fine d Co.'S. french shoes, CO 2-24
and obIige Yours Resp.
e.. A. HErfELyINGER,
Minneapolis Dec. 10, 80. aI9-.s3 Nicollet Ave.
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Heavy Split Leather Boots for but one
dollar at Krolik's.
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The name of above manufacture
bears in itself guarantee of excel
lence. 80