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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-11-05

Baby falls and bumps ITS head,
Baby bawis, thew think it's dead,
Mamma gets st. Jacobs Oil,
Rubs the baby; stops turmoil.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-11-05
First ms Nov. 8; last Nov. ~
PROBATE NOTICE.

S,TATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blu,
- Earth. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Poina X
Witt, deceased.
On production of writing purpnrtin" To b,
II duly authenticated copy of the will of Pp
lima X. Witt, late of the city OF Charlotte il
the State ot Michigan, deceased ana The pro
bate thereof la Eaton county, Michigan, an,
also the accompanying petition Of Ccrcll Dun
lap al Charlotte, Eaton county, State of MIchi
gan, representing among other things that In,
said Poiina h. Witt died ut the city of Char
lnttc, Michigan, that said instrument is II duI,
authenticated copy Of the last will of said de-
crasc,! ana the probate thereof, and that the
said petitioner is named therein as executrix
AMI PRAYING that said copy and the probat,
thereof he iilcl and recorded as the last will
and testament of said Polina X. Witt, doccas
Ell, and that letters bc Ia her issued the rcon.
ID is ordered that said petition ana the ~ Oof,
of said instrument bc heard before this colIr
AT the Prnbatc office in said Blue Earth coun
- ot nv til.- uiiy ar D"Uon,I,nr. 1886, M Ten
O'clock in tia" forenoon of that day.
u Is further ordered that notice of the tim,
AMI place OF such hearing he given by pubiica
uOn of these orders for three weeks prcVioII.
Ia said day of hearing in the Mankatu FREi
PRESS, weekly newspaper, printed and pub
lishcd at Mankato IN said county.
Dated November ith, 1886,
by the Court
G W MEAD,
Judge of Probat"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1886-11-05
Rucklen'S Arnica SaIye.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Self Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup.
tons, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. IL is guaraateed to Civ,
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale. by J
r. Jones
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
OPEN DAY AND NIGHT.
GACONDA NOTES.

Ben Nelson is sick with continued fever
Mrs. }. VI. Iaybourn and Mrs. Link Cot
ter are visiting in Vienna.
Morris Zimmerman is confined to the
house with large carbuncle on his neck
Miss Minnie TaVennrr returned on sab
bath evening from an extended visit in
Vienna.
Mr.. Phillips and wife, with number Of
friends celebrated their ninth anniversary
on Monday evening at their pleasant home.
ii being also the anniversary of the birth
of Mrs. Matte McCartnep, a >ster-in-law
present. it was all the more pleasant. 4
tempting repaSt was served and the usual
good time of such occasions enjoyed.
Dr. Charles F. SpaldiEg returned on Mon
day evening from Toledo, where he has
been rrcreating since his graduation at
the Columbus Medical College recently.
He Games home with a first-claSS sheep
skin, having graduated with honor and is
now ready for business. He has the theory
now for the practice. His many friends
here wish him an abundance of success.
About the only SalutatiOn heard now on
the streets when two men meet is, hello,
you lOating9" The situation here is much
the same, many of the men have
work about every other day and some were
paid otf and have no assurance when then
they will get back. There are thousand
and one rumOrs and stories going over the
shops; one yesterday to the effect that the
firm here leased the Malleable shops. caused
considerable cOmmOtiOn. the men only hop
ing that il was correct.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
IKpe Ise. o Bu, ne -.

4 well informed merchant of Boston
recently said 10 a representative Of a Bos
ton newspaper that he had been looking
back over his counts. and was surprised
10 md that since the close Of the war there
had been a steady increase in the ordinary
expenses of carrying on business That
this increase of business expenses extends
beyond the merchant to the manufacturer
and most other kinds of business is a fact
patent to most employers Mere o ice
work costs a great deal more now than il
IL did in 1860, more clerks are needed
and. on the whole. each of these receiv e
higher pay Assistance is required in the
receiving and delivering departments to
an extent and of character that would
not have been dreamed of two daCade>
ago Then there are a variety OF inCide 80
tai expenses that now enter into the com
putatiOn. There are telephone charges
printing. the expense of solicitors. the
whole making up an amount suit Ceutly
large to eat up al that would have been
considered air prOrits a quarter of cen
tury ago.
1t is probable that the experience in
different trades varies and Yet We fancy
that in most lines of business statements
somewhat similar t0 the abo might bc
made. The tendelcy all the time going
on, TO lessen the hours of ser. ice both in
offices and workshops of itself makes the
cost OF business propOrtiOnately higher
Competition is sharper than ii was Ten or
tive lty years ago, and prices are so much
reduced in most commodities which enter
into the necessities OF a household. that
mechanics. clerks. and Others are enabled
TO live much better now than it was posi-
BILE for them 10 do ten or twenty wears
ago. when their wages were less and the
cost of living was greater
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
MILLER is MISSING.
J. +. FUNK.
W. \. MARTIN.
Committee.

The Enterprising Young Proprietor of
the American House Skips ont, to the
Regret of His Creditors.
This morning f.. W. McMillen brought
suit against George Miller for $40. and
SwOnger II Fenstemacher brought suit
gainSt the same for SO. both before Squire
K ghtmeyer. On these a writ of attach
ment was issued on the chattelS in the
American House. a third class hotel on
West Main street. Constable Jewett took
possession of the establishment. and is now
running ii to the best of his ability.
month ago the hotel was b"ught of j.
II. Wallace by George Miller of Richmond
Ind, who. on Feb. 10. installed his unmar-
ried brother. John Miller. u, proprietor of
the concern. and he ran it into the ground
in very short time. Last evening this
brother packed up all his personal effects
and quietly slid out. saying to one of the
waiter girls that he was going 10 Dayton tu
meet his brother. This morning his clerk
Abram kltner. also from Richmond. Indi-
ana, packed up his Vali>e and left just he
lore tIlt arrival vi lilt '"h>tdpIt' GIVING one
of the borders to understand thst the place
was abandoned. Besides the debts on
which suit was brought. there are mort
cages amounting to S4l6.jO in the hands
of Ross Mitchell. who owns the
building. and several small debts,
amounting in all To something over S4OO.
The mean, - part of the whole business
was the fact that he left his help unpaid.
Among them are four girls who ara thus
left with no money and no place 10 go. If
Miller should happen to return. it would br
we'll for him TO keep out OF the way if hr
wants any hair left on his head
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
SCHOOL COMMISSIONER.
Hon. l.. ID. Brown Hss ~Othesi Prospects
-ThoS. Wanting To Snereed Hisi. ~

Hon. Leroy u. Brown. state commits
soner of schools, having made arrange
mentS for the future tha' will require his
time after the expiration of his present
term. announces that he will not be- can
didate for reelection, that he can not accept
the nomination. and will not allow the us..
"f his name before the next democratic
state convention. This is his ultimatIm.
While there is no doubt that the next
commissioner will hr republican. il is due
Mr.. Brown Ia say that he has been a
faithful and most efficient commissioner of
schools. He has sought to bring the com
mon schools up I" the hest po>Sibe stand
ard and Increase their usefulness. His
work in organization. in conducting the H.
StituteS ami in the general management,
has been highly commended BY the leading
educators of the state. The fact that Mr..
Brown proposes to retire has brought ont
Professor Davidson. of Alliance member
ot the state board of examiners. for the
democratic nomination. Among the rt-
puhlicam- mentioned for the place are Dr.
john Hancock, of Chillicothe. Professor
Eli Tappan. of Gambler, and Professor
t'indley. of Akron. Columbus Journal.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16


| was very much pleased to meet last
week with Judge Mc'iowan. one of the
ArgOnauts who in lS4y discovered the
golden fleece, which haS-tO coin term
royaliZed aIitornia In the course of our
conversation the Judge told me the con
cIete history Of the famous prize nghter,
lankee sullivan
sullivan. whose real name was Am
brose Murray. was arrested and i'm
prisOned lie feared that the vigilantes
would put him to death though. aS udge
McGowan tells me. his apprrhenSions
were unfOundcd The purpose of that
body was to ship him back 10 Australia
on the first clipper ship that sal Ell to
Melbourne. it having been dcfinitcl,
understood that sullivan. or Murray. wa
an escaped convict The poor devil
however. was SO affrighted that he took
no stock in the hope Of escape from the
harsh business Of Judge Lynch He
called eagerly from his prison windows
for priest. feeling that death was set
ting close around him. but WAS answered
by jeers from the mob without Finally.
in sheer desperation. he opened the veins
of his left arm with Caseknife aud bled
himself 10 death.
Iank .e Sullivan was one of he finest
prize fighters in the records
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16

SPRINGFIELD. o.. March Il. 1856.
Il have this day received from Geo. W.
Cullett. treasurer of the Royal Arcanun. a
draft for $1,000, the amount called for on
the certificate Of the order held by my late
husband. Mrs. Rosa DRISCOI."
As tree is known by its fruits so is an
or OrganiLatinn by its works and their results
The above is the result of a well conduct
ed. economic system of cooperative life in
Surance which needs no words to commend
it to the consideration of the wise.
The lamemtabe occurrence, which few
weeks ago cost the lite of our friend and
fellow citizen. George W. DriScOl. is still
fresh in the minds of our people. He had
been Il member Of the Royal Arcanum less
than six years, at an expense to himself Of
about ~I50. just thirty-four DAYS after his
dt cease his widow. without 80 much aS a
request on the part "f herself or friends,
rectiN ed the above benefit l37b
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
THE MATTRESS TRADE.
Feather Beds-NaIuabIe Hair Mattres-e,
Wool and Shsvings -''~h"ddv."

Wool and ShayinES S-''~hnddY.''
Chicago Tribune
During the moving and house cleaning
period the question of rcuUyating and re
vamplng mattresses and ticks i An inter
esting one TO housewives who too fire.
auently discover that what was purchased
year ago as valuable hair mat
tresS i only combination of
wool and shAvingS The feather
bsi is sill to be found in stock.
but the trade is confined entirely 10 the
country. Except for pillows and holsters
feathers are rarely called for in the city
trade The best bcd OilcIed is a forty
pound hair mattress. There are. how
ever TWO kinds of half which are rarely
worked up separately. because one is to"
expensive for the average purchaser. and
the other has too little body
The better hair is made of the tail and
name of the South American horses which
are raised on the plains of the orinoCo
and Rio de la Plata rivers THIS long
hair is cut twice year and shipped in
knots to hair dealers in Baltimore New
York. and IhiIaielphia where it is
cleaned and curlcd By boiling II is then
run through machine which picks out
the hairs and wcayes them into Il rope an
inch in diameter Thee roucS are sent
to the manufacturer. who has them un-
twisted by children.
Black hair i the best filling for beds
known. The white is made by bleaching
black OF sorrel hair and. while it is worth
more per pound, is not as good as the
black. the b eaChing processes bein.,
so severe rs to rob the hair o. it, strength
and elasticity. \ genuine horse hair
mattress cost, between so and so. aC-
cording to the quality Of the ticking used.
I heaper mattresses are made from the
hair Of cows and pigs. The hair is treated
in the same manner but makes "A heavy
bed and one less durable than Curled hair
-ShOddy is the Trademarks for u mat
tTess made Of wooden ravelingS ANY
kind of wool can be used for this purpose
but the principal material j. obtained from
old Brussels carpet, which i unravrlci by
steam heat thoroughly cleauScd and al
terwardS picked like lint \ ~shOddy7
mattress Can be bOught for 81 and will
last forever. but fvis not readily ventilated.
is hard to move and can not I've made
over. such beds are used in hotels in
rooms that are not much occupied \
better mattress so far a. health goes. is
the husk mattress with cotton ON one
side The cotton top makes the mattress
soft, but it is not reversible
\ grest deal of cows hair is used hy
people who want bed that will last The
hair is obtained in Chicago in great
quantities and after being washed i sent
TO all parts of the country These beds
are perfectly clean. but the hair is cling
ing. and it takes the strength Of an ath-
lete to turn the mattress over for vcntila-
ton Goat deer and pig hair is used oc.
casionally for bedding. though more gen
orally is appropriated by harnesSmakcrs.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
COURT NOTES.
Adjustment of Mechanics CIaims-SuIt.
Disposed of-Minur Natter,

Adjustment of Mechanics CIaim.-suIt.
Disposed of-Minor Matters.
The various claims against MCElrick in
the suit of I. l.. Arthur vs. f. q. Hagan.
assignee. werr- Strengthened out yesterday
and submitted t" court for adjudication.
This morning the suit of T. l.. Arthur W.
James f.. Dudley ct al. was settled. In
this there was a list of clameS Of appalling
length. and the claimants were represented
by almost every attorney in town. After a
long session in the library this morn
Ing. they >ucceeded in adjusting them. by
paying . cents on the dollar.
rhe suit of +. 6. Coffin. admr. vs. Alex.
Weshenteldrr ct. al. assigned for hearing
to-day was continued on application of de
ftndant and at his costs.
Judge Haw,-> Yesterday took under ad-
ViSrment the motion To set aside the sale of
Jacob Snydcr'~ Moorefed mill property.
giving them one week To show cause to sll>-
tam the motion, and ordering them in the
meantime /" insure the property and pay
taxes thereon.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
6AUTAL ASSAU-G.
An EmpIoye of East Street Knocked Down
In the Center of Town, and Nobody
Knows Who Did II.

4 rather bold and still mysterious case of
assault occurred last evening on Main street,
just few yards west of Limestone steet.
labOring man. named Ed. Burt. an EN-
pIoyr at the East street shops, was walking
quietly along, when another workingrnan
advanced from 4 group and struck
him heavy blow in the face He then
made his escape with ease. no attempt be-
Ing made To capture him by the bystaRaers
The matter was looked into by Officer VIII
son, whom the injured man told that he did
not know his aSSailGnt'S name, hut could re-
cognZehim should he see him again. OFFICERS
Of the executive board We're asked about the
matt II this afternoon. and. denying all
knowledge Of the occurrtiice. state that the2S
would strongly condemn any such conduct
on the part of any of their members.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16

Miss Ida Strickland died this morning at
hHlf-paSt six at her residence. No. 296 South
Center street, of inflammation Of the bow
els. Her age was 90 years. Funeral no
tice will appear later.
Mrs. Anna Smith died at IL o'clock last
night at her late residence, in the rear of
NJ. - West Pleasant street. Deceased is
>iSterin-aw OF AzeI B. Smith. Notice of
the funeral will be given tomorrow
Earnest. the youngest son of l.. V. Tut
tie. died this morning at 1880. His age
was fifteen months. The burial will be pri-
vate tomorrow afternoon from the family
residence. No. 800 West Mulberry street.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
IT. Patrick, Day.

Tomorrow the great jollication day of
the sons of Erin will be very quietly OF
served in Springfield Appropriate relig-
iollS services will be- held at St Raphael
at nine O'Clock in the morning, and in the
evening an entertainment with varied and
interesting programme will be given by the
pupils of 81. Raphael's parachiaI school, at
the hall on east High street. There will he
the Irish societies.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
1928. An Old Established 1886
Business for Sale.

Having determined to go West I
will Offe- my entire Merchant Tailor
ing stock with my spring purch Use at
Wholesale for tn next 30 days, and in
the meantime will be pleased TO see all
my old customers rs well as any new
"nes, and give them the advantage OF
g eatly reduced prices. l mean just
what 1 say. J. W. PHILLIPS,
80 Esst Main rect.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16

VIII Webb. a popular young business
man of this city. has written to friends here
atng that he has gone into the wholesale
/ hacr" business in Findlay. O.. with gen
t,enlan named Van Solver. His partner is
very wealthy man of that city, and of
long wears experience in the business. His
many friends wish Billy lots Of good sue
cess in his new occupation. He might send
u a chew once IN a while
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
KNIGHTS or LABOR ENDORSED.
The Typographical tnion Meet and Pas.
Resolutions Touching on the Present La
Dor Troubles.

THE Typographical tnion Meet and Pas.
Resolutions Touching on the Present La
bor Troubles.
At a regular meeting Of Springfield Typo
graphical Union. No. III. a committee wa
appointed and authorized Ia drAft reSolu-
tionS expressing the sentiments Of the Union
on the present labor difficulties in Spring.
field. and the following werr adopted:
Whereas. Certain manufacturers of thi,
city have discharged fTOm their establish
ments large numbeE,of w"rkmen for no
other reason than that the men Were mem
berS of or in sympathy with the Knights ot
Labor; and.
Whereas The organization of the
Knights of Labor was founded and i being
perpetuated for the elevation of the work
ingmen. morally. mentally and socially.
and has A. its governing principle that of
arbitration: and.
Whereas. The Whitely> have refused all
attempts at arbitration. and treated the al
bitratiOm committee with gross Indifference
and,
Whereas Such action i wholly un-Amer-
lean. and denial OF that freedom which Is
the boast and pride of the patriotic citizens.
ana Il more IN httplllg Win tilt dictator
ship of the autocrat of Russia: therefore.
Resolved. That Springfield Typographical
Union. No. III, indOr>e the action of the
knights of Labor in refusing To sell their man
illness. and by thus standing by their organ
iEqtion they are only exercising the priyi-
legeS guaranteed To them by all moral avs
and the constitution of our country.
Resolved. That the members of this
Union. Individually and collectively. will
use their efforts and influence Ia assist the
said knights of Labor to have their desires
carried into execution. and their unjust
wrongs righted.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be sent to each assembly of the Knights of
Labor, and I" the press for publication.
VI. +. NASH.
J. +. FUNK.
". A. MARTIN.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16

Last night at the tire {. Wilbur Keeseck-
er. of No 232 South Factory street got too
near the burning stable and was 50 over
come by the heat that he tainted and fell.
Dr. \. VI. Potter was summoned, who
worked with the man till o'clock this
morning. The doctor states that the man
was badly burned in his throat and mouth
aud his tongue seriously hlistered. He will
hr all right again in few days. however.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
Funeral Notice.

whose death is announced in another col
umn. will take place from the residence of
her brOther-in law, 4. b. Smith, No. $50
west North street, "Wednesday afternoon at
two O'clock The friends of the family are
invited to attend.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16

The old reliable fruit house still as the
front. Look here. Fresh tiSh. Two
herring for i ME. White fish nine cents
per pound. PickeTrl nine cents per pound.
and trout nine cents per pound. Finest
salt mackerel in the land We have lots uf
apples that must be sold. Take them along
AT ten cents per peck. Fresh MeSSina
oranges. ten cents per dozen. New maplt.
syrup ami sugar, warranted pure. White.
clover honey. Canned goods. Fruits and
vegetables in great variety. More goods
for the money than any mouse in the state
). j. STRALEY X Co.
l6 and Is East High Street
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
Better Than Whe At.

Dear me, " she said as she fdgeted
around in the seat, but wish had a
little more nerve. YESTERDAY drew 500
from the bank TO put into wheat. but
when | thought of wheat going way up
and somebody else losing. and of wheat
going way down and my money vanish
ing away, | couldn't have the courage TO
place an order.
And you took the money back"
-Oh, no. no | used it to buy me
poodle The 0. die market is very firm.
with no danger Of r,ak ahead. and ma
says showed great uancial sense. Are
you long or Short OF o,dles?'
Cyrus W. Field, jr.. has paid $50. 900 for
a seat in the New York tock exchange.
Artificial ice Is used on some of the En-
glISh steamers.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
society Meeting.

The Waste Not society of Central NJ. +.
church viii give an entertainment ia- the
lecture room Of the church on Friday
evening. March 18th. Marco Marion. the
boy orator. will recite a number of pieces
The programme will be 0f unusual in
tt-reSt. All are most cordially invited Ia
attend
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16

Leave indianapolis at 1850 p. III. daily.
and are run through. via l. ID. X 5. Ry.
decatur, Springfield and JacksOnvilIel, 10
Keokuk, Iowa, without change Seats i'm
the cars are free from Indianapolis. Through
coaches on day trains to Mississippi River
points without change. Persons going
west. northwest or southwest should apply
10 nearest coupon office for tickets, via
indianapolis, Decatur X Springfield R'y.
indianapolis office, ia South Illinois street
JOHN 5. LAZARUS,
gItf+ General Passenger Agent
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-03-16
Real Estate Transfers.

A. II. prayer to Thomas Holwagsf, lot
in New Carlisle: $500.
+. q. Coffin, master commissioner, to
John ). Miles, lot corner Limestone and
Clifton streets: S5,995
F.. &. Coffin. master commissioner, to
VIM. Weightman, 26S.3S acres of land in
Pleasant township: SIS. 163.4T.
r.. &. Coffin, master commissioner. to
VIM. Weightmam. l44.g2 acres uf lard in
German township: SO, SELL
Thomas Holwager to Sarah Braumiller.
lot in New Carlisle: 600.