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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-02-26
THE COW.

As Spring approaches the minds of
those of our citizens who have sidewalks
To keep in repair, artistic fences, beaut j.
ful lawns, valuable shrubberv, and hand
some shade trees, instinctively turn to
the COW from force of custom, long and
painful. The bovine will soon assume
her accustomed strolls along our avenues
bidding defiance To all our safeguards,
and treating all imprecations with con-
tempt. Liberty or death" is the plat
form upon which the Mankato COW
stands, and she has grown bold ia prac
ticc, and lost all respect for human kind.
But there is "balm in gilead" if the peo-
pie of the city will reach out and take it.
Last summer it was decreed by the city
council that ut the next municipal cleo
ton the sovereign COW, like an English
Premier, should be subjected to a vote
of confidence" hoping 10 compel her
resignation of the great untrammeled
trust with which she has been vested 50
long Men of MankatO, rise up ont ol
your bondage and grasp both horns oil
the dilemma with Revolutionary vigor
Let us promulgate little more pride,
and with a long pull, and strong pull
dethrone the mistress of the avenue
The COW is useful, but like all things oI
utility, has her sphere, and when this ],
overreached she is veritable nuisance
10 60 ,l,tn., Of hnantu aud in ~
benefit, but these qualifications do moi
entitle her to the liberties she has alwayt
enioved. "Holy Writ proclaims thai
We shall not covet your neighbor's OK oI
ass. Neither should you let your COW
| covet Your neIghbor's shrubbery, the
most beautiful branches of his CAREFUL,
trimmed trees, the luxuriant grasses o
his lawn, or the privilege of smashin,
down his neatly built fence, or defacin,
his sidewalk We do even worse thar
this, for we permit her 10 crafty thos'
covetous desires dd Hbit,tm. Were all thu
grievances caused by this privileged
creature expressed in lamentations, TIN,
ancient utterances of job or jeremiah
would be mild and prosy as compared
with these.
Finally, this question will come befor
the citizens of Mankato at the munIcipa
election next Spring, and should recelv
the verdict which the beauty of our'city
the safety of our property, and our mu
nicipal pride demand that it deserves
viz: THAT the COW shall be properly re
strained"
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Garden City.

An aged widow lady, Mrs. Drake, residing
in this village near the school house, received
II fall one day recently while passing from the
barn 10 the house, resulting in the fracture
of one of the lower limbs between the knee
and hip joint and the braking of one arm.
Owing to the fact that messenger had to be
sent To Vernon for DIR. McMichael she lay for
some time before the fractures could be re-
duced Bv the way, q well qualified, and re-
liable physician who wishes To establ ish u
good practice and be sustained, can find such
an opening IN barucIf city.
A son OF Daniel Williams received = .frac-
turc of the jaw bone the other day while coast
ing. DR.. McMichael bias the case.
Friends new mill is running steadily and lite
products find ready sale In the eastern mar
kcts. The capacity of this mill is 1000 bushels
in twenty. -four hours, and the proprietor is
purchasing large quantities of wheat from
me farmers in this locality. II is an enter
prise we all feel duly proud of us 1t is great
convenience as well rs a good business enter
prise.
The old Folsom mill one mile. below town,
now operated by Mr.. Dustin, is running and
| doing good business.
DR.. Thurston, who went To Florida fort
night since, reports great satisfaction wit h
/ the land of flowers and orange fields, aud talks
of taking mp his'permancnt residence there.
! Parker is having excellent success as
principal of ourhi3h school, and the fact ina I
he has held the position for many years is suf-
/ fcien' evidence of his superior qualification 8
( as a teacher. We remark by way of paren :
thesis that the Professors manv friends would
be highly pleased to see him de in to the
! county superintendent chair next fall. Why
| not:
Our |. q. G T. lodge is in n II ourishing con-
dition and the temperance sentiment of on 7
village il healthy
Progressive euchre is having run in our
village Last Friday evening party Of that
nature was held at the residence of ID. Rich.
ardson, and one will he held at the house Of
L. Il. Evans tonight.
If the eternal fitness of things is to be pre-
served under the present administration, as
the Democratic leaders gave us reason to be
lieve would be the case, the present irregu
larities attending the delivery Of our morning
mail will have to be adjusted ere that desira
bile state of affairs is reached. Our postinas
ter is compensated for receiving and carry
ing the mails from the depot. but the hour be
ing somewhat early for Democratic sum bel
To cease, this is not done, and the result Is Oui
mail is carried by to the next station and re
tanned there until the afternoon train returns
The d. p. m. has 10y this time sufficiently arous
cd to attend Ia duty, and we get the mai
about nine hours later than we Otherwis,
would. Mail that arrives here ar six O'Clock
Sunday morning is often carried by and Is no
returned To us until three p. IN. on Monday
II is II state of things thar can not oe classc,
strictly rs reform"
ONCE-IN.AwHILE.
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Rev. ii. L. Morrison, of Sank Centre
State Evangelist for the Christian church
is expected here some time next week
To hold a weeks services mt the church
in this city.
Rio GraRde- Tcras- RSpubHcaR
Dave Evans met with painful acct
dent while on the road from HillsborO
To Lake Valley. He was riding in Il bug
gy with Louie Kahler, when the horses
became unmanageable and ran a short
distance. Dave jumped out, tracturing
some bones in his foot, which has con-
fined him to his room since his return.
The injured gentleman is Il son of ID.
&. Evans, Esq, OF tins clty, who is well
known in Mankato and Blue Earth
county.
Mr.. Noe informs us that they
closed contract yesterday with Messrs.
Robinson Il Hit, of Waterloo, Iowa, for
the manufacture of three new street
ears for use in this city which are to he
delivered on the lst ofJune next. These
cars are To be of the latest and most APP
proved kind both rs to style and fms h.
They will have the best wheel and gear
ing in use, and are To be II foot dou
ble-end cars, finished in ash and cherry
with nickle plated hand rests, and other
equipments to correspond. There has
been some talk To the effect tina; old
second hand ears were to he procured
but this is not true.
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Sterling

Geo. II. Perry Of Wentworth, ID. 7. is
visiting with friends in this vicinity. He
reports very little snow in that country.
Henry Leroy is quite sick.
VIM. Webb started for Minneapolis
this morning as a delegate to the state
Alliance.
The Sterling Centre Alliance NEE,
again on the Goth of March
The dance at Ellis hal! ON the even
ing of the 22nd was another success. Fiji
ty couple tripped 10 the very excellent
music furnished by the Messrs. Doug.
lass, Ward and Andrews until broad
day light in the morning. {. J. Perry
manager, deserves thanks for the very
good order maintained during the en-.
| tire night. T.
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Some Foolish People

Allow cough to run until it gets beyond
the reach of medicine. They often say,
Oh il 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 nee the excellent effect af-
ter taking the first dose. Price Soc. and
81 90. Trial size free j. +. Seidel.
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THERE seems to be general DISPOSE
ton on the part of the Home Rule party
to abide the action of the Gladsto
ministry in adopting policy favorable
to the parnellite cause. Gladstone's posi-
ton is certainly a delicate one, and il
will surprise no one to hear of him be.
ing voted ont of confidence early in the
session.
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PERSONAL.

DIR. Livingstone, spent the Sabbath al
Mapleton.
Major Evans Of Garden City "shook'
with us Tuesday.
Rev. 4. c. Hudson made trip to Lake
Crystal yesterday.
G. II. Piper, Esq, left this week Cor &
visit To PENNSYLVANIA.
Miss Mary Jones, of Cambria, is visit
ing friends in Mankato.
John Johnston, Jr., of Sterling, visited
our sanctum yesterday.
&. ID. Taylor, Esq, is expected home
from the East tomorrow.
EXP. NJ. Cook of Winnebago Agency
favored us with call Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Paddock return
ell from Benson Tuesday evening.
Miss Jennie Faddls is in st. Paul al
present, under the care of an optician.
W. o. Jefferson, Esq, will depart
Monday for Sioux City, his future home.
Miss Jennie Burch, of Caroline, is Wis
iting in the city, the guest of Miss Mar
tin.
Miss Mary Sundt and Miss Belle Day
are at Mapleton rustlcating for II few
days.
Henry Dyer. of Good Thunder con
templates trip To the Pacific coast next
spring.
Geo May, ESD, of Mcpherson, attend
ed the State Farmers Alliance meeting
this week.
X. r.. Brown. Esq, returned from
Waverly, Iowa, saturday evening after
Il soiourn of several weeks.
Mrs. q. c. Pollock and little daughter
Mary have spent the week in st. Paul,
visiting with the family of Hon. VIM.
Dean.
The editor of rpE FREE Press is absent
this week, in attendance at the meeting
of the National Editorial Association in
Cincinnati.
hiliItst'l commissioner ipt'h'l' anu
Chief Inspector Burdick, spent the
Sabbath with General Baker at his farm
in Rapidan.
Miss Grace Bowen, of Eau Claire, Wis,
grand daughter of q. Brown, of this
city, has spent several weeks visiting her
grand parents.
Mrs. G. G. Toby and little son, of Sank
Center, who have been visiting with
Rev. T. c. Hudson for about six weeks,
returned home yesterday.
Miss Carrie Oele has returned from the
Conservatory of Music at Minneapolis,
and will teach both vocal and instrument
tai music during the summer. She can
be found at her fathers residence.
|. Longini starts to-day for the east
ern martS 10 stock up his Star Clothing
establishment for the spring trade. He
leaves an announcement with us which
all should read and digest. See ''ad.'
Miss II. VI. Phillips, of the Normal
School faculty, will take rest during the
Spring term. She has been on duty con- !
tinuously for about II years, and is very |
much in need of this short respite from |
work. She will go to Minneapolis to |
visit relatives.
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[ will sell this month my 81 90 import
ed French Kid Boot for S. .63 my 800
Cur. Kid Lad. Button shoe for 81 80; my
"a 90 grades for $500, and my $3.50 Goat
Shoe for 1925. In gents shoes | OFF,
all seamless Button and Congress for
$50, this shoe is retailed in Mankato
for 500. BE sure to avail yourself Of
this opportunity to obtain goods cheap.
MAN kROLIK,
300 AIankato House Block.
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Winnebago Agency.

A meeting of citizens Is called at Bey.
ersdorf's hall for tomorrow Saturday
evening, for the porpose of taking steps
toward incorporating the village and
having the name changed to Hilton.
The clover" school closed on Thurs.
day of last week, and the term in the
upper" district is nearing termination.
Mrs. Axtell, teacher in the former dis.
trict, and Miss Louise Price, in the lat
ter, have both done commendable work
during the winter.
The I. o. g. T. lodge will hold rous.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-02-26

Marked and continued prostration,
the result Of blood poisoning in all ~
motto (contagioust diseases, diphtheria,
scarlet fever, measles. typhoid fever,
etc., is speedily and efIectually removed
by the use of NATURES LIFE Tonic. Those
recovering from severe illness should
use 1t. Sold by }. II. Jones at soc. per
bottle. .i5w2
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A RaIiahla House.

Mr.. j. X. Jones liz always reliable and tries
10 secure the best OF everything for his pa
irons. He now has bought large quantity
always willing and ready to recommend IL 10
every one in need Of preparation for
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis and Con-
sumption, as he knows of no other remedy
that IL gaining such wide reputation. Sam
pie bottles free.
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A Eortunate Discovery

A new light is thrown on the subject
of Consumption by DR.. Wagner Kemp,
discoverer of Kemp's Balsam for the
nroved itself TO Be remarkable com
hound, It does its work thoroughly,
Stopping hacking cough instantly. Sold
by j. E. Seidel. Price 80 cents and 81.
Trial siss free. OF one. janS, mtsS
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CAUCUS.

The citizens of Mankato township will
meet in caucus at the residence of Jacob
Scnweigert, on Saturday, March 9th, at
2 O'Clock p. m, for the purpose of NOM
mating town officers for the ensuing
year. Per order of Town Com.
\. BENNETT, Chm.
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SEVERAL congressman are reported Ill
this week. There is just little too
much inaction of both mind and body
among those dignitaries just now 10
preserve a good physical condition.
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News About Town.

1t is the current report about town that
kemp's Basam for the Throat and Lungs
Is making some remarkable cures with
people who are troubled with Coughs,
Asthma, Bronchitis, and Consumption
J. +. Seide will give any person trial
bottle free Of cost. Ii is guaranteed to re.
lieve and cure Price 30 cents and ST..
janSmts3
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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 lrritations
due to Worms 25c. per bottle For sale
by J X. Jones. 5yl
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The Honest Truth

The undersigned, our well known shoe
dealer, does not offer the public twenty
shilling gold pieces for two dollars, but
is nearer to fifty than any other house IN
the State. He does not keep fancy shoes
at least he does not get the fancy prize
es rs some of his neighbors debut he
does handle first-class goods at reason
able figures. He came here TO make
money, same as everybody else, but
takes his time for il. People know by
this time that he sells cheaper than any
one else and that he can be relied upon
Yours respectfully,
MAN KROLlk.
az 300 Mankato House Block.
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4 fine farm of $50 acres, 40 acres un-
der splendid cultivation, all plowed back
and ready for spring crop, situated on
w. Il St p. X. II. in Dakota, 20 miles
from Minnesota line, close to Goodwin
and within few miles of stations on
three railroads. The land is gently roll
ing and as good rs there is in Dakota
This quarter section was selected for
present owner III fall of 1879 when the
country was newly settled. Buildings
very substantial and same as new. Cap
acity of granary 900 bushels. Granary
and stables are two-story, shinglc roof.
Good dwelling and well of excellent
water close to house. Location fine,
overlooking village of Goodwin tn the
south and cham OF lakes two miles
east. Call on or address w. q. SEVER
AycE, X. r. agent, Mankato, for further
particulars. 3iw3
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But recently discussion was aroused
among the ministers of the country APP
on the merits and dement's of the Sun
day daily newspaper. Opinions, pro
and con. were freely expressed, but
now they have pretty UNANIMOUSLY de-
cided that 1t is the Monday paper that
must go instead of the Sunday number,
since the greater part of the work ON
the Monday issue is performed on the
Sabbath.
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The Oldcaf Trae

Which is the oldest tree? The elder, but the
old mullen plant Is the oldest In worth, for it
is now recognized of more value than cod
liver oil i'm consumption. Taylor's Cherokee
Remedy of Sweet Gum and Mullen will cure
coughs, colds and consumption.
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very Respectfully tours,
AGSESS G,pEG>
COUNTY CORRESPONDENTS.
Pleasant Mound.

send list of officers of Pleasant
Mound Grange No. 2lI. as installed on Satur,
day the 18th inst.
Master T.. ID. Cornish.
| OYersccr-J. =. Parks.
! Lecturer-A. NJ Stephens.
| Stcward--F. q, Marks.
Assistant Steward-H. Bigciow.
| Chaplain-L. +. McKlbben.
rreasurcr-L. III. Dredgc.
Secretary Mrs. N. Y. McKibbcn.
! Gate Keepers. A. Cooper.
Ccrcs-Mrs. :. A. Marks
Pamuna-Mrs NJ. T.. Cornish.
Flora-Mrs. NJ. Dredge.
Lady Assistant Steward-Mrs. II. NJ. Parks.
Purchasing Agent-A. NJ. stephens.
Pleasant Mound Grange was organized in
MAY 1873 nearly thirteen years ago-and
nus maintained a good working live organ
iZation ever since, never stronger or more
determined to look out for the rights and well
fare Of the farming community than at pres
cn,. IL has been the nucleus from which
many important measures have been inaugur-
atcd for the benefit of its members and the
public gcncrally-can only mention few i'm
portant ones. II has been the means OF keep
ing up the y. r. V Fair, one of the best and
most practicable agricultural fairs ever held
In the state.
Here the farmers organized the Shelby
Farmers Fire insurance COMPANY, comprising
ten southern towns in Blue Earth county,
Nashville In Martin county. and winnebago
City township in Fdribault county. Saving
Ia the farmers thousands of dollars annually
carried out of these towns by foreign COM
panes. Al the last meeting, resolutions were
passed condemning the action Of the county
commissioners in regard to the court house
swindJe being forced ON the county against
their wishes, To please the citys pride and
vanity, and real estate dealers.
Cooperation IN buying and selling has
saved its members many hard earned dollars,
while the social advantages are highly priced
by its members.
Regular meetings every second and fourth
saturday in each month, and all farmers cor
daily invited To attend.
The store house of S. Bacon& Co. was burn
cd lately 10y carelessly setting fire to some pn-
per, II warm II Kerosene can, when the fire
spread beyond their control, and burned the
entire building and contents.-lOss about $500
The building was an old, poor one. 1t was
with difficulty they saved their store and 9th
az buildings. No insurance.
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BENEFIT.

A few of our citizens conceived the
idea OF giving Miss Agnes Green, who Is
now in the city, a benefit, and formally
addressed her as follows:
Mss 1gncS Green. We, the un,lersign-
ed, and your many friends in Mankato,
would respectfully ask you to name some
date and place, for dramatic reading,
at which time we wish 10 tender you a
complimentary benefit, as an acknowl-
edgment of your kind assistance to
church and society entertainments,
while former resident of this city, and
also as recognition OF your talents:
Gro. w. Monks, JOHN G. WISE,
l.. PATTERSON, JOHN +. MEAGHER,
GEO. III. CLARK, JOHN G.. NOE,
III. Il. CHRISTENSEN, ID. l.. ROSE,
EDWARD Soaring, GEO. +. BRETT,
j. +. MCCLEARy, j. II. RAY,
III. A. Bushnell, l.. A. MOORE,
WM. THOMAS, HENRY SHAUBUT.
GEO. {. POLLOCK AND FAMILY.
We give Miss Green's reply below:
GENTLEMEN Your very kind expires.
sion of interest i'm my behalfis most CRATE
fully received, coming, as II does, ut q
time most needed, and from those gen.
tlemen whose friendship feel hOnored
to possess. will gladly give recital on
Wednesday evening March Sd, ut the
Grand Opera House, calling to my az
sistaRce the very best of musical talent.
Thanking you with all my heart, have
the honor To be
Very Respectfully Yours,
AGNEss GREENE.
Nankotn Mimi Eah Ok 1893
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Wonderful 1

We do not know of any medicine that has
gained an equal popularity, in such a short
time, for the instant relief Of Coughs and
soreness in the lungs, as BEGGs' CHERRY
COUGH SYRUP. II is mild and pleasant to
take and will not niure the most delicate In
FAINT SAMPLE hotties free AT ] X. JONES.
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A CARD.

To all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretons Of youth, nervous weakness, ear
ly decay, loss OF manhood. &c, will send u
recipe that will cure you, FREE OF CHANGE.
This great remedy was discovered by u mis-
sionary in South America. Send sclf-ad-
dressed envelope to REV. JOSEPH T INMAN,
Station ID. New York CITY. 6yri
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Gold Pens.

Call at Tayloys Jewelry Store and see
the finest and largest stock of gold pens
and holders and novelties ever seen i'm
any one store east or west. 2tf
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latest styles in patterns at
NJ. o. SuNDT's.
LOST.

Oblong gold locket, Feb. 18th or Goth
within two blocks of City Hotel, CON
tains lady's picture and magnifying lens.
Finder will be literally rewarded by
leaving with Fl. Zimmerman. lw
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PHARMACEUTICAL EXAMINATION

The State Pharmacy Board will hold
at Mankato House, Mankato, Tuesday,
March 9th, at 9 a. m, examination of APP
plicants for license to practice Pharmacy
in Minnesota. All intending To present
themselves should send to the secretary
for blank forms, and file their applica-
ton as soon rs possible and before that
date. The examination will be in Chem.
istry, Pharmacy, Materia Medica, Pre-
scriptions, ToXicology and Pharmacog,-
nocy. The questions will be printed and
the answers must be written in the
room, without referring to authorities
or consultation with those present.
X. o. SwEENY,
st. Paul, Feb, D, 1886. SecY.
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" A 81 ri ED.

0RICE-SHAUBUr-In Belgrade. ON Friday
the 10th inst, at the brides home, by Rev q
G. Pollock OF this city. Mr.. Hugh Grice and
Miss Kate Shaubut, daughter of j. j. Shau-
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New and attractive Goods for Spring
saits and Single J snnaS Front mSw " on hand
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Wanted.
\ bright, reliable boy, aged about four
teen years, to do light work. Inquire of
+. q. HEINZE 4 Go.
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Our Oplnlon

After selling numberle IS preparations. we
are convinced that BEGGs' TROPICAL On. is
uneqraled For Pain, Cuts. Bruises, Rheuma-
tism, Frost Bites, Chilblains, ETC., II Is war
rauted by us j. X. JONES.