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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-01-22
THE G. A. r.

AS previously announced in these
columns, Alex. Wilkin Post No. 10 gave
the second of their public meetings at
the City Hall Wednesday. On account
of the cold weather, the meeting of cit
zens at the council chambers to arrange
the reception of our St. Paul guests,
and several social features, the attend
ance was not extremely large, but those
who did attend were well entertained.
The programme was more varied than
heretofore, which made the entertain
ment still more pleasing. Miss Hutch
inson opened the programme with a
solo, "The Midship Mite" which was
beautifully rendered. B. F. Steadman
then took up the battle of Antietam,
giving an account of the preceding cam
paigns in that section, and the circum-
stances Immediately leading to the great
engagement. "~Sheridan's Ride" was
recited by Miss Sue Gleason, in a clear,
plain tone of voice, the sentiment of the
poem being we'll brought out. A trio OF
male voices rendered the old familiar
song Maryland, My Maryland" which
was followed by DR.. f. ]. Davis with a
clear and interesting account of the
movements of the army of the Potomac
after leaving Warrenton, Virginia, un.
i'll their arrival at Fredericksburg. The
Doctor was connected with the army
and spoke largely from personal exper.
fence. The next item on the programme
was five minute speeches, concerning
the battle Of Frsdricksburg, assigned "a
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some who we're there and participated
in that. bloody time. John Williams
read 81 Clegg's experience with army
mules. which pretty clearly portrayed
the rebellious qualities of a mule and
the need of sand in an army mule
driver. From Sis experience it is plain
TO see that the army mule is a natural
"Secesh." Miss IS Hutchinson and Spar
row then rendered the duet "Drift My
Bark" which elected much well deserv-
ed applause. DR.. Davis then closed the
programme with a summary of the year
1862, which finishes the discussion of the
eastern campaign, and the Post will now
devote their attention to a review of the
war in the west. Miss Kate Robb pre-
sided at the organ, and the members feel
thankful to all who aided in the pro-
gramme.
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First ins. Jan. %: IL st ins. March. S.
SUMMONS.


CTATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Blue
= Earth SIS. District Court, Sixth Judicial
District.
The Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway
Company, Plft,
james b. Hubbell, George W. Boyd, Celesta o.
Hurlbut, Henrietta w. Lafayette, Warham
Is. Smith and First National Bank of Man
kato, Dcfts.
The State of Minnesota TO the above named
defendants:
You. George W. Boyd and Henrietta W.
Lafayette are hereby summoned and REQUIRED
to answer the complaint of the plaintiff In the
above entitled action. which Is on file In the
tn" city of Mankato Minnesota, and "a serve
Il copy OF your answer to said complaint on
the subscribers mt their Office, In the city of
Mankato In the county of Blue Earth, within
twenty days after the service of this summons
upon you, exclusive of the day OF such service
and, II you fail TO answer the said complaint
within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff In this
action will apply 10 the court for the relief
demanded therein.
This action Is brought for the purpose Of
wholly excluding all and each OF said defend
ants from any interest or lier and To quiet
the title in the following desc. bed village lots
AMI parcels Of land situati IL Blue Earth
county, Minnesota, tO-wit: 4 that part of the
west half of the northwest quarter of section
ten tiOl in township one hundred and six [1O6l
north OF range twenty-seren ls!l west, which
had not been plated into lots, blocks, streets
and alleys as the village of Good Thunder, ac-
c0rding To the plat thereof on record in the
Office of the Register of Deeds of said county
of BLU Earth, and side track or warehouse
lots and also lots I, s, o. H., IL, IA and Is in
block :. lots I, 2. 3. ! and 81 in block 8. lots 2.
~, ~, ~. ~, -, % and 81, in block 4, lots ! 3.
y, 1, >, q, :, ~, u l., 10. u, Is and 10, I'm block
), all of block and {. lots 5, i. :, \, Q and 10 i'm
block s, lots |. =, 8, 1, 3, o, 10. IL, IL and IS in
block o, all of block 10, lots 1, ,, 3, 4. 8. 8. Z, 5,
the village of Good Thunder, according to the
plat of said town duly recorded in the Office of
the Register of Deeds Of said county. together
with costs and disbursements herein.
Dated Mankato, Mimi. Jan. %, A. ID. 1886.
PFAC & SHISSLER,
Att'ys for Plaintiff, Mankato, Mimi.
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Mapieton,
Trains are irregular now.

'tfalns are irregular now.
The celebration of the anniversary of Robert
Burns birth day will be c mmemerated Al
Mr.. James Ellis Ia Sterling next Tuesday
This event has been noticed for years by on,
Sterling and Bass Lake Scotch people. Dur
ing the time the Scotch national games will
be enjoyed. This is the nearest we get tn 10.
boggans, ice carnivals, etc., but expect all
these in time.
Mrs. Carrie Knox notctied our people that
she was booked for Mapleton Jan Is TO organ
lie Il VIC T. U. here. Many were the pre-
parations for her lecture and reception but
the lady failed to make her appearance.
Farnum hotel has been leased by its owner
Mr.. Ben Town to Mr.. BeardsIey, a gentleman
experiedccd in hotel keeping, go that no fears
are entertained but what it will keep up its
justly earned reputation,
Our high school will give an exhibition at
Sprague's hall next Friday night. While we
are not In favor of exhibitions gotten up by
public schools as usually managed, this
hasn't taken Il time and mind of the pupils
as IL usually docs, rehearsing has been entire
ly out of school hours. Much can be said in
praise or our schools, our primary schools
seem To be "walking straight" through their
books: learning to exceed the expectation of
their parents which speaks much for their
teacher.
j 8. Roe visited st. Paul lately where we
would naturally suppos he would he much
taken with. the ice carnival where he seems
To have noticed simply the preparing OF pota-
toes and vegetables for the tables. His taste
isn't cultivated we are afraid.
Miss Nellie Dyer with some other children
were running by her fathers store when the
awning fell and knocked her down under it
bruising her head and elbow and breaking her
lee. Although a sad accident, it was a merci
full providence that her life was spared under
the circumstance.
Our |. G.. g. are To have n social meeting
Wednesday night of this week.
MIR. Roy Peet makes a good night Waterman
especially to call up workmen at twelve
O'Clock at night.
Mr.. AID Mrs. Wesley Weston have another
little daughter.
The trains with all their irregularity man
age to bring Mrs. w. PIymat from her school
at Minnesota Lake to her home 10 spend sun
day with her family.
We feel sorry for O.. X. Of Good Thunder
who tries SO hard to entertain the county " it'll
such funny things. Put In one letter more
into each mans name so that your near neigh
bors at Mapletou may understand who Is
meant and enjoy your witty ideas. Never
mind. Buttcrnut valley, Vernon and other
distant places in the county. They know
nothing about Good Thunder, and il will take
SO long to hunt it up; but d~on'ts!ct so much lie
wasted that might do so much good to near
friends
Miss Sarah Quinn has closed her shop tor a
short time and will sew, and study styles a few
weeks in Man katu.
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Good Thunder

Our people are.enjoying religious privileges
to the fullest extent and which promises from
the deep and earnest feeling amongst us Ia re.
suit In Il large increase In the membership of
both churches.
Sunday the Advent church held their regu-
lar quarterly meeting. In the evening Elder
Tenny preached 10 a large congregation not.
withstanding the roads were almost impassa-
bic, and held tn" congregations attention
closely for an hour and a half. While he OK
pounded the biblical meaning OF the mind, soul
and spirit, his arguments were clear concise
and convincing. and the stiffness of the con.
gregation and the close attention given 10 e.
der Tenny clearly evinced the fact that the
people are awaking to the Importance OF the
topics pertaining to religious matters.
The Baptists have closed their protracted
meetings which have resulted IN much good
and a number of converts have boon added to
the fold. Elder Kelly spoke at length on the
efficacy Of prayer his text being Tho pray
err OF the righteous araileth much
Tho snow blockade has caused the wheat
market ut our burgh 10 be very quiet.
Gaylord Lamb was in town last week edu.
eating our popular liveryman, Jim Morrow, in
the art of collecting.
w. r. Mickie OF National Gnfment cutter
fame is In Town and reports Charlie Hummis.
ton ut River Falls talking Garment Cutter
with an eloquence only begotten by that most
interesting study. viz; Patent Rights.
Sunday. one of our most prominent society
young gentlemen started out with one of
Good Thunder's faircst maid ans for Il sleigh
ride. The start was made In great style. win
ming both admiration and envy from the less
fortunate, but. alas for human bppes; tho end
was disastrous, they both walked home. Carl
has contracted with our popular blacksmith,
Dennis, for Il cutter pole of wrought iron that,
bend nor break.
Mr.. Paul Glaucke left for Mankato, Satur-
dav md nothing has been heard of him since
that time. We sincerely trust he has not been
led astray and lost In the mazes of the mo-
tropolis-( THAT gentleman was seen ON our
streets Monday morning declaring that he got
left. giving as a reason that he spent two
much time at breakfast Ed
Our hog market IL not as lively, most Of the
hogs having been shipped. Total number of
cars to date, Hodges s. Hyde - cars, Cassidy
q cars.
Charlie Kellogg. wheat and hog buyer, is ut
his post carly and late and the boys have come
to the conclusion that he sleeps in his clothes.
fur coat and overshoes> That's right Charlie,
stick to Il. You'l get there.
Carl and Herman claim that tn, noise In tho
hall keeps them from their muci, needed rest.
LUpUs.
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FIRE AT ST. PETER

Yesterday afternoon about three
o'clock a telephone message was receiv-
ed here from st. Peter announcing that
the City Hall building at that place was
on fire and soliciting help. Our Hook
and Ladder Co. started by special tain,
but upon reaching Kasota were notified
that the fire was under control, and
they returned. We understand that the
structure, which was used for an Opera
House besides, was destroyed. There
is come insurance.
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The FREE Press attempts { O make a
little cheap capital for the city admins
tration nj of the arrest and finIng of two
penny,ante gamblers, at least one of
whom was induced to play by the man
who turned informer and received $40
for his treachery. The fact is a gambling
hell on a large scale has been III In this
city, where various parties have been
fleeced Of considerable sums of n
During the session of the District Court
operations were suspended, but when it
was ascertained that that tribunal failed
to indict, operations were resumed, and
the place is in full blast at the present
time. The police have known of the
existence of this place for months, It's
location and by whom operated, but il
has been disturbed. The penny
ante players have been used as a scape
goat for the dan that dnas tha rAal m'a-
chief.-RecieW.
THE FREE PRESS attempts no such thing.
But when a public journal yields its IN
fuence against earnest effort to GUST this
evil before it thrusts its roots into our
moral fabric beyond control, it is high
time for some one to enter a protest. If
the big editor over the way we're sincere
in his high moral p%retentions, his own
conscience would forbid any such utter
ances as he has made in reference to the
result of the raid on these professionals.
If the great %discoverer has super-human
knowledge of the gambling hell on a
large scale" why does he Withhold it? We
say on authority that he can have a
liberal reward for furnishing such intel
ligence, and the city will not be called
upon to reimburse, either. There
may be gambling ION a large scale" in
the city at present, but those in ferret
ing it out have failed to acquire sufficient
proof to warrant action. The accusation
that the business was conducted here
for several months without anything be-
ing done is utterly false, and the fact
that the parties conducting it had to
"change their base" some half dozen
times within a few weeks to avoid de-
lection is sufficient evidence to disprove
the charge. The "small fry" and ''pen-
ny-ante gamblers" referred to in the
Reriew were simply the fragments of this
'largc scale" outfit, who scattered be.
fore the of a grand jury investi-
CATION, and the Reriew man is about the
only one who seems to have knowledge
of their existence to-day. The ReUiep
should have sufficient judgment to know
that there is a vast difference between
knowledge sufficient to convince ones
mind of existing circumstances, and that
which will warrant an action ut law;
hence, were the police in possession of
the knowledge that that sheet credits
them with, it would not stand to their
discredIt that nothing were done. We
do not desire to make capital for any
one, but believe implicitly in giving cred
il where credit is due, and We think the
public will agree with us that if a journal
cannot give support to any design for
public protection and advancement, it
should at least remain silent so not to
retard the work. Now let Wise produce
his great knowledge that some ofthe big
game NAV be caught.
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COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
Cambria.

Plenty OF snow; sleighing rood In timber
poor on p~rairies.
The boys OF the timiber are manipulating
the cord wood stick low a-days. New Ulm
pays good prices for wood, s2.75 10 800 soft
wood, $3.50 to $500 hard wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Roberts OF Brown coun,
ty are recipients OF a boy.
Richard q Roberts OF Ipswich, Dakota Ter
ritory IL with Us once more. The Dakotians
are: compelled to fall back on Cambria to ind
shelter for the winter.
Philip Jenkins Is thriving with his school In
Dist. II.
Messrs. Jas. ID Price and Jno Pugh have re-
turned from Wisconsin where they Wis tied
friends and relatives.
Miss Lizzie Z. Jones has left for Minneapo-
lis.
Mrs. William j. Evans of Butternut Valley
has been quite sick. but IS improving ut pres
ent.
The debating society at Butternut Valley I'm
dat. No III Is i'm existence.
MIR. Byron Hughes and his bride have left
FOR their new home nj Tracy, Mimi. and also
W w. Jones To Custer. Lvon county.
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Sterling.

Our town clerk reports u births and II
deaths for the past year.
w. Ellis sold TO G. w. Rima last week five
hogs nine months old that weighed i.5'U lbs
and still they say Bill Ism, II farmer.
s. W. Parks (our mail carrier went through
to Mapleton ON his trip to-day Doth inst fol
the first time in - week, blizzard the cause.
A dance i'm Ellis hall Friday eve, is an.
nounced, and Il good time anticipated.
Our school is progressing nicely. Jim gives
good satisfaction as Il teacher. Our literary
also is a success judging from the large attcn
dance every evening. r.
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PERSONAL.

f. f. Eldrige has returned from Win
ona. :"
Harry Brown has gone to st. Louis to
visit relatives.
Mrs. Matte Jones, nee Barr, is visiting
her relatives and many friends in Man
kato.
James Doyle, Esq. of North Mankato,
was presented with a beautiful baby girl
last Sunday.
Messrs. II. NJ. Quinn and w. II. Davis,
of Mapleton, enjoyed a sleigh ride to
the city Wednesday. f.
Miss Jennie Johnson, of Good Thumb
er, is IN the city, assisting on the Choir
Gus in the Cantata of Joseph.
Mrs. A. p. Mann, of st. Louis, daught-
er of Judge Brown, is here to spend
sometime with her relatives.
Fred Aidrich and Frank Atcheson of
Medo, are showed in at this city, having
come in yesterday.
Jno. G. Noe and w. NJ. Farr have been
at Winona this week in the interest of
the Mankato street railway company.
General Baker was in the city We'd
nesday and intimated that he will come
up with the -tobbogan excursion next
week.
J. Il. Fowler, Esq, who has been con-
fined to his bed for the past three weeks
on account Of illness, is, we are pleased
to note, on the mend.
MIR. Z. l.. Case, II pioneer settler of
Vernon, called at our Office on Wednes.
day and paid subscription to THE FREE
Press for the Goth time.
Chief Welch made a trip to the south
part of Sterling yesterday. He says il
was a rough day on the prairie, and the
roads almost impossible.
Mr.. +. Baker, brother-in-law to Geo.
l.. Brett, Esq, is in the city on a visit.
Mrs. Baker has been i'll for several DAYS
with a bad cold, but is getting better.
Miss Anna Weber, who has been
numbered with Mcconnell IL Co.'S clerk
ing corps for some time, is taking a rest
and will go to Minneapolis next week on
Il visit.
Mr.. Conway, of the firm of Conway q.
Dearborn, started last Sunday evening
for Boston on a visit to relatives. tie
will mingle a little business with his
pleasure, by way of looking to the inter
csts Of his firm.
Mr.. M. g. Willard left Tuesday for the
East, whittier he goes to complete the
purchase of machinery for the Fiber
Ware works soon to start up in Man
Mr.. Stevens, who is to superin-
lend works, will return with NJ. G..
As has been noted before, Mr.. o. c.
Johnson has severed his connection with
Bros. 4 Hodgins here, and he
IS succeeded by l.. Lampart, Esq. Mr..
Johnson has moved to Winona, and will
in the interest Of the same COM
pany, a position his successor has filed
for the last two years.
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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 as
stone and much cheaper, and are large
ly in use in st. Paul and Minneapolis.
The cost of this walk will be $l.75 per
square ward laid, and all blocks which
become worn OF 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 suhi.
GENTLY hardened and exposed before
laying; they should be at least four
months old, therefore, parties desiring
the best sidewalk in the world should
send in their orders now.
II +. n. MERRILL. Supt.
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POINTS,! POINTS
POINTS!

Weigh and measure all you buy.
Return any article not satisfactory
See that you get the same goods you orde,
Quality preferred ratherthan 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 as ECoNoM-
ICALLY as at anv other store in the
city. 25
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Some Foolish People

Allow a cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say,
Oh it will yea away, but in most cases
it 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 af-
ter taking the first dose. Price Soc. and
81 90. Trial si. free. j. +. Seidel.
ianSamts
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The Oldest Tree

Which rs the Oldest tree? The elder, but the
old mullen plant is the Oldest I'm worth, for 1t
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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News About Town.

1t il the current report about townthat
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs
is making some remarkable cures with
people who are troubled with Coughs,
Asthma, Bronchitis, and Consumption.
j. T.. Seidel will give any person a trial
bottle free Of cost. II is guaranteed to re-
lieve and cure. Price 80 cents and 81.
iauS mis-,
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First ins. Jan. %; last ins. Feb. :
PROBATE NOTICE.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
~ Earth-sS. In Probate Court.
In the matter OF the estate OF wenzel
Erutzor, SEN. deceased.
The State of Minnesota and the said Probate
Court to all persons interested in the estate of
Wcnzcl KrutZcr. sen., deceased. Greeting:
Whereas, an instrument I'm writing purport-
ing to he the last will and testament of Wenzel
ErutZer. sen deceased, late of said county,
has been delivered to this Court, and ap.
lnent.
Now therefore, you and each of you are cited
and required to appear at the Office of the
Judge of Probate In the city of Mankato in
said county, on the 18th day Of February,
1886, at 10 O'Clock i'm the forenoon of that day
and attend the probate of said will.
In testimony whereof | have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of the Probate
Court this Goth day Of January, A.. ID. 1856.
q. w. MEAD,
lSeai! Probate Judge.
NJ. ID. l.. CoLLEsIER,
Attorney for Profanent.
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AS well as the handsomest, and others
are invited to call on j. L. Scidel and
get free a trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam
for the Throat and Lungs, II remedy that
is selling entirely upon its its merits, and
is guaranteed to cure and relieve all
Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma,
Bronchitis, and Consumption. Price
30 cents and 81. janS ,lnts3
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j. Il. Jones has secured the agency for
Natures Life Tonic, and recommends il
as Il eve failing remedy for Nervous
Prostitution, Sleeplessness, Loss of APP
orders requiring a Tonic or Renovating
medicine. Sold ut soc. per bottle. 3D.
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A Raliabla House

Mr.. j.. X. Jones IL always reliable and tries
10 secure the best of everything for bis pa
irons. He now has bought a large quantity
always willing and read, to recommend IL TO
every one in need Of a preparation for
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, bronchitis aud Con.
sumption, ~ he knows Of no other remedy
that Is gaining such n wide reputation. sam
pie bottles free.
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Fine Stock for Sale.

One mich cow, half Jersey with young
calf, and > stations Norman four and
two years old next spring, one mare ]
Norman with foal and other stock.
30mtl j. j. SHAUBUT.
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A Fortunate Discovery

A new light is thrown on the subject
discoverer Of Kemp's Balsam for tie
proved itself to be a remarkable COM
pound, 1t does It's work thoroughly,
stopping a hacking cough instantly. Sold
by j. Z. Seidel. Price so cents and 81.
Trial sire free. Get one. jams, miss
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The query uppermost in the Demo
cratic mind to-day is: Have we really a
Democratic administration Echo an.
swers, Have WEI"
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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