The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-07-06

bers of the local Democracy, with a
single exception, accompanied him mp
on the stand is also "a circumstance"
as Cooper Gays.
The ladies' Of the Christian church
served Ice cream, Strawberries, and din
ner and supper at the old Hidden
stand, They appeared to be well pat
ronixed.
Though the threatened rain did not
materialize, many were alarmed and
left the city early in the day.
The attendance from the neighboring
towns and from the country was inn
mense. Lake Crystal had no celebra.
ton and poured good share of her
population into the city.
Celebrations were held ut Mapleton,
Vernon Center, Medo, Alma City, Min
nesota Lake and Lake Madison. So far
as heard from they were all very sue
cessful.. Ex-senator Wilkinson spoke
at Minnesota Lake, Hon. j. NJ. Burhn-
game at Mapleton, and Thomas Lucas
ut Madison Lake.
The German Lutheran Emanuel
school held a picnic at Wizards Grove.
The ConcordIa banu was present and
the affair was great success. Besides
an abundance of refreshments there
was music, recitations, etc, and games.
There was also parade.
large number went TO Lakes Madi-
son and Washington and passed a
pleasant day. The quiet was in marked
contrast with the noise of the city.
1t was profitable day for the livery
men. Every available team was brought
into requisition.
Many Of the stores were closed. The
banks were not open and the general
delivery of the postotfice and the tele-
graph office were closed most of the
dav.
Some of the decorations were very
pretty. Front street had gala appear
ance.
Many remarks were made by visitors
concerning the rapid growth of the city.
The Norwegians enjoyed picnic on
SiDleY Mound and had fine time.
The roads were IN splendid condition
and the day was in the main cool. Upon
the whole better day could not have
been desired.
The fireworks in the evening made
up in quantity what they lacked in va
riety, An unusually large display was
made in various parts of the city.
The Salvation Army held picnic al
| Wizards lot on S. Second street.
The Knights of Labor held their cele
bration at Lake Madison this year
They were accompanied by the G. A. r.
drum corp. The sport at the lake in
cluded boat racing, etc. A number O
fish were also caught, including ten
pound pickerel by r. L. Lind, who il
amending few days there.
No runaways or accidents or robberiei
occurred during the day.
Hon. Albert Schetfer met all the
prominent Democratic politicians of the
city during the afternoon. He was very
DESTROYS that the Republican club invite
him to speak in the city In order tina
the people might take their choice
among the gubernatorial candidates. NJ
promises were made, however.
An interesting game of iase ball wa
played at the fair grounds between
, Mankato and Lake Crystal mines durin,
the afternoon. Nine innings were
PLAYED and resulted in a score of IL Il
+ in favor of the Mankato boys. TIL,
Mankato nine was composed of Messrs
Wilka, Payer, Mead, c. Rose, Schell
bach, Dackens, Wood, A. Rose and G
Rose. The Lake Crystal nine contained
Messrs. S. A. Ste0man, A. S. LANCER, F
Mutt, q. Cole, n. L. Larson, Z. Cole. E
d. Mutt, j. l.. Kelly and p. ID. Neff
Harry Roberts acted as umpire and Mr.
Howard, of Lake Crystal, as scorer
There was good attendance and tn,
receipts, including the purse, amounted
to nearly $50. The Lake CRYSTAL clul
was entertained at the Clifton House a
the guests of the Mankato club.