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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-07-27

The Congregational sociable viii be
held at Mr.. McConnell's tomorrow
night. All are cordially invited, and
those who attend NAV assure themselves
of q pleasant time.
I'm mentioning the names Of candi-
dates for county Offices recently omis-
sion was made of the candidacy Of Mr..
Ed. Bradley for treasurer. Mr.. Bradley
had not at that time fully decided 10
enter the race. He has since, however,
determined to become candidate, and
the other aspirants viii recognize in him
q dangerous rival.
Architect Thayer has drawn plans
for remodeling j. r. Jones' house on
State street, to be done at cost of
about 81 900. He has also drawn plans
for 81 600 residence for Thos. Torson,
of st. James. There are several other
buildings under contemplation to be
erected in this city for which plans have
been drawn, but they are not yet ripe
for publication. The Linseed Oil |
Company has under contemplation the
erection of a three-story warehouse,
60x90, to cost 5000. 1t will be located
near the mill and will be used to store
fax seed and other goods.
-Mapleton has another sensation on
hand. Dennis McGrath was the evil
Iage blacksmith" but just at present he
Is absent and the smithy is closed. A
sister of McGrath's wife had been living
with them and it develops that the black
smith and this girl must have been guilty
Of some indiscretion. At any rate the
pair made visit to this city recently
md had consultation with physician,
which resulted 80 unsatisfactory that
ipon his return home McGrath hustled
Ibout, collected what money he could,
disposed of horse and buggy at great
acrifice, and taking his wife with him
eft the county via Lake Crystal and the
omaha. The girl who was the victim of
he fellows crime, was left behind and
las since been taken home by her par
nts, who are well-to-do respectable peo-
lie.
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Total-19 deeds.
PERSONAL.

Hon. Felix Borer, of LeSueur, was in
the city Wednesday.
Miss Emma Perry, of Minneapolis, il
the guest of Mrs. W. L. Coon.
Miss Agnes Tisdale, of st. Paul, is Wis.
iting her friend, Miss Maidie Cleveland
Rev. R. M. Carter and family have re-
turned from Waseca very much re-
freshed by their little outing.
Rob Brown was at home from Water.
town over Sunday. He has nearly com.
pleted his work at that place.
Eugene Baker, heretofore with Moore
Piper & Co., has accepted position with
the Standard Oil Co., at st. Paul.
Gen. and Mrs. J. H. Baker, of Oak
Cliff Farm, are visiting Auditor Brade1
at his residence on Dayton Ave. St. Paul
Miss Fannie Rose is enjoying hel
European trip, and will spend the win.
ter there. She is now travelling through
Germany.
Miss Martha Nicholson, one of the
public school teachers, who has beer
spending some time in the East, return
ed Wednesday morning.
E. E. Brown, general agent of the Buff
falo Mutual Accident Association, il
spending a couple of months in the CITY
together with his family.
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[From Tuesdays DAILY FREE PREssl.

The small boys can begin to save up
their money. Barnum's circus will be
in this city on or about August 22d.
e. N. Davis has opened q cigar fac
tory in the building on Jackson street
next to Ekle's, and is making some good
brands.
IT. Saulphaugh has awarded the con-
tract for the lumber for his new hotel to
W. P. Cook & Co., and for the brick to
Hauerwas Bros. & Meihoffer.
Perry Wysong having finished his
contract for brick laying on the Baptist
church, will soon 90 to DeSmet, OAK,
where he has taken some work.
The Democratic county convention
to select nine delegates to the congress
sional convention and nine to the state
convention has been called to meet in
this city Thursday, August 9th, at 100 p.
m. The caucuses will be held Saturday
evening, Aug. 4th, at 7:3O p. m.
The brick work on the new Baptist
church has been completed for some
time and the carpenter work will be
completed in aday or two. Whether the
church will be finished off this year will
depend upon whether the society car
raise sufficient funds. 1t is sincerely
hoped that 1t can do 30 and that the
building will be finished.
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THE STATE FAIR.
Prospects Good for the Biggest
show ever In the state.

Preparations for the State Fair, which
are going forward rapidly. indicate that
the event this year will be the most at
tractive ever known in the State. Sec
rotary Denny and Superintendent Cross
are booming matters, and, while Mr..
Denny's Office is at the Fair Grounds,
he is in st. Paul and Minneapolis nearly
every day to meet people who have not.
time to make the trip to Hamline.
President Merriam has not relaxed any
of the efforts that were made year ago,
and is very enthusiastic over the pros
poets of the Fair. Arrangements have
been completed for mammoth sham
battle, which will exceed in splendor.
that Of last year, and work is now going
on to make this one of the most attrac-
tive features ever seen in the North
west. Commander Rea, of the National
G. A. R., will be the general in COM
mand Of one army, and it is expected
that some confederate officer will lead
the opposing forces. Negotiations have
been opened to secure some of the lead
ing public speakers of the country to ad-
dress the people during the fair. Secre-
tary Denny is now in correspondence
with Prof. Baldwin, with view to ar
ranging for one of his perilous leaps
from his balloon while it Is mile from
the ground. Among the attractions are
several hurdle races and a grand steeple
chase, in which some Of the finest riders
and horses in the country will partici-
pate. The entries for fine horses and
cattle are three times as great now as
at this time last year and are larger than
ever before known at any State Fair.
d&w-1t
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IN MEMORIAM.

Tothe Grand Lodge of MINI. i. o. g. T.
Your committee on resolutions recon-
mend the adoption of the following:
WHEREAS, It has pleased our Heaven
ly Father to remove from the scene OF
his earthly labors our beloved brother
and grand counselor, M. M. Camp, OF
Mission Lodge No. SO, Mankato; there
fore be it
Resolved, That while we deplore the
loss to our order in the death of q true
man, an able worker and valiant lead.
er, we humbly submit to the will of an
all wise Providence, knowing that our
loss Is his gain.
Resolved, That we extend to his sor-
rowing widow in her bereavement that
sympathy which springs from our own
personal relations with our departed
brother. whom we had learned to love.
Be 1t further
Resolved, That copy of these resolu-
tons be sent to Sister Camp, and that
copies for publication be sent TO the
Minnesota Good TempLar, Mankato FREE
Press and Mankato Review.
L. E. OLSON,
ID. III. ROBERTS,
j. E. LACKEY,
f. L. LINDsLEY,
+. NJ. MELVILLE,
Committee.
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The RerieW doubtless believes in the
old adage that lie well told and stuck
TO will sometimes answer as well as the
truth, but its statement that il pays post.
age upon $50 pounds Of papers each
week will never be accepted as the truth
by those who win take the pains TO con-
suit the records of the postoffice. Those
records will show that the Reviews mail,
when a supplement is not included, av-
erages in weight about 90 pounds.
The special city commissioners on
the Walnut, Fifth and Second streets
improvements have completed their la
bors and filed their report with the city
recorder. The total assessment against
private property is S2,s42; against Blue
Earth county 1857; and against the city
at large S5S; making total of &,l67.
or the amount against the county $214 Is
for cutters and 1858 for grading around
the court house square. The city pays
500 for culverts. The committee found
considerable difficulty in making an
equitable adjustment of the matter.
The papers requiring payment of
of postage include not only those outside
the county but also all papers circulated
through the medium of the Mankato
office.-ReviesV.
The "model postmaster" had better
look up the rules before shedding any
more information of this kind. The
ReriesO pays no postage on papers circu-
lated Through the medium of the Man.
kato postofice." A daily paper has to |
paw postage if 1t is delivered by carriers,
but no weekly is charged postage upon
its circulation inside of the county where
It is published.
An enthusiastic Republican club of
about sixty young men whose ages range
from fifteen to twenty years was organ
zed last evening. They will hold regu-
ar meetings and will become thorough
y drilled so as to take part in parades,
'tc., during the campaign that is now on.
The young men are thoroughly interest
ID in the movement, and are filed with
enthusiasm over the cause they have es-
,oused. Another meeting will be held
friday night for drill. The following of
icers were elected last night:
President-Chas.P Parsons.
Vice President-WillT homs.
Secretary-Geo. Klein.
Treasurer-Lute Gregg.
Captain-Wln Presley.
First Lieutenant-Fred Burgess.
Second John Pugh.
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(From Mondays Daily Free Press,

The widow of Peter ]. Thielmann,
of st. Clair, has been put on the pension
roll.
ID. Sullivan, of this city, has con-
tracted with the town authorities to put
up bridge across the outlet Of Madison
Lake.
Emil Schoyen, late deputy postmas.
ter, has accepted a position with Moore
Piper & Co. as book-keeper of the Stand.
ard Oil branch Of the business.
Work on the stonework of the court.
house is being pushed rapidly. The
work is now nearly completed on two
sides, ready for the roof to 20 on.
Hall & Coffin report the sale of the
81, set, sec. 2, and the nj. net, sec. IL
IO6-29, for Fred c. Persons to Edward
Meixell and James LOBBY, for 81 900.
In the suit of Don ID. Harding vs.
Anton d. HOMELAND to recover on con
tract in regard to saw mill property
Judge Severance has granted judgmen
for 81 ,394.39.
The pile driving for the foundation
Of the new hotel was completed thi
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(From Saturdays DAILY FREE PREss).

(From Saturdays DAILY FREE PREss).
Two new houses are being built in
Davis * Ogle's addition and the cree
ton of two more Is contemplated.
Some changes have been made in
the plans for the Tourtellotte hospital at
the suggestion of the physicians. The
wards will be made two stories.
-Messrs. Torrey and Graves have
bought ont the interest of Mr.. Ellis in
their livery barn and will continue TO
serve their patrons in the same accom-
modating manner as heretofore.
1T cannot be said that the new side
walk ordinance is being very generally
complied with. The city will evidently
have to build most of the walks and
charge it up in special assessment next
year.
Manager Griebel says the opera
house season will open about the 9Th of
August. The first attraction will be the
Andrews opera company, followed close
lesque company, 1.-THE World" and 9TH
er good companies.
The Baptist society are said to be
considering the idea of finishing off the
large attic of their new edifice for Sun
day school room. Whether the plan is
feasible or not, it is likely it would suit
the children, especially as it provides
for an elevator in the main tower.
Aspecial meeting of the school board
was held last night, and the appointment
of Miss Ada Moffett as successor of Miss
Minnie Lee as teacher in the public
Gary NJ. Jones as principal of the High
school was received. The repairs rec
commended by the committee on school
property were ordered made.
Three young ladies came near meet
ing with a serious accident on the road
up Prospect Heights last evening. They
were In a carriage, when the horse be-
gan to back around in such manner
that the carriage was tipped over. One
of the young ladies fell under the car
rage and all were pretty badly scared,
but fortunately no injuries were sustain
ed. The carriage was broken.
The game of ball between the Man
kato and Mapleton clubs played at the
fair grounds yesterday afternoon, was
witnessed by a good number of specta-
tors. The game was at some points
quite exciting, but hung on rather tedi-
ously after the fifth inning. The Man.
kato battery covered itself with honors,
and very few of the Mapletons were
able to solve the deceptive curves. The
game resulted q to IL, in favor of Man.
kato. Both sides played with earnest
ness, and will develop into fine players
with more practice. Mankato ought to
become more interested in the great ma
tional game. There is material in the
city for frst-class club, and there are
plenty of mines around through the
country for them to practice on. Let's
have some more games.
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FOURTH DAY.
The perfection

OF the age in the medical line is the Ii
quid fruit remedy, Syrup Of Figs, manu-
factured by the California Fig Syrup
Company, San Francisco, Cal. 1t is
agreeable to the taste, acceptable to the
stomach, harmless in its nature, painless
vet prompt and thorough in its action.
J. r. Jones. Mankato, Mimi.
July Q. dlm&W
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Nothing can equal the Building and
Loan Association as paying invest
ment. A few dollars deposited each
month will soon grow into nice sum.
Parties desiring information should at
tend the semi-annual meeting Saturday
evening, August 4th. when new series
will be issued.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The Register of Deeds reports the fol-
lowing transfers for the week ending to-
day: ..
II. P. Christensen to J. Winner,
lots 3, and 5, blk IL, LIST extern
sion to East ankato.............. 1915
J. F. Thomson to J. R. Jones, lot
7, blk 2, Van Brunt's add. 1900
A. E. Griffith to E. A. Evans, lot
IL, blk l, Branson's add.......... 300
L. s. Leighton to W. L. Comstock,
n 10 nw} set sec. 8, 106, 25...... /
W. L. Comstock to 7. A. Leighton,
n 10 nwf set sec. 8, 106, d.. 1
L. KIugherz to G. H. Lindsey, lot
s, Webster's add. 1900
W. H. Crisp to w. Fuller, nw4 sw4
set sec. %, 100, 29.............-..... 200
J. A. Willard to ]. hubert, lot s,
blk IA, Randall's add............... $50
M. E. Greeley to w. A. Hanna, lot
Z, blk 2, Berry & Plymat's add. 55
A. Keebaugh to R. Schwanenberg,
lots 3 and 4, blk 1S1, West Man
kato....................... ............ 1900
w. w. Phelps to o. Lovett, lot 6,
Eagle Lake,. .......................... 125
De VI OIdLdu W Il. IL ENdub huu
=. Woodbury., set nwf sec. 30,
lO1, -.......-.................. SO0
W. E. Smith to R. l.. Hall, Ia
of W 103 of Is a of nw4 net
sec. "a, 108, N....."..........-..... 475
M. A. Gilmore to School District
No. las, l a of g 8 a of set sec. .
2, 10Y, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 20
G. Keber to M. A. Aachen, 81 LOTT,
blk 40, Mankato city.............. 1900
c. III. Lindsey to L. Klugherz, lots
sand 9, Lindsley's add.......-..... 1000
State Bank of Lake Crystal to E. G.
Hamlin, lots and 2, blk 2, Hum
phrey's Lake View add. Lake
Crystal. E. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 200
G. F. Piper and E. G. Warner to
j. Paulson, lot 4, blk 2, East
Mankato ........................... 100
G. B. Doland to L. A. Cowley, lot
Is, blk 6, Lake Eagle................. 100
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Minneapolis y St. Louis Railway.
HOME JOTTINGs.
From Fridays DAILY FxKE Press. ]

From Fridays DAILY FREE PREss.l
e. w. Wise has purchased Joslin's
gunsmith outfit and has possession OF
the shop.
Z. W. Craig has accepted position
as assistant foreman and travelling sales
man in the stone department at the &C.
ment works.
DIR. Curryer's auction sale near Lake
Crystal was fairly we'll attended. A
part of the stock was sold and the prices
brought are considered TO be only iair.
We have received the premium list
of the Eighteenth annual fair of the
Nicollet County Agricultural Society
which will be held at st. Peter, Septem-
Der %, p and %.
The Hebron school, taught by Miss
Ada Fletcher, closed to-day. An exhi-
bition was given last evening, and passed
of very credltably. Several young peo-
pie from this city attended.
VIM. Van Norman, of Lake Madison,
was yesterday given an examination on
the charge of cutting timber on some
land belonging to J. NJ. Barcley. He
was bound over to await the action of
the grand jury, being in the meanwhile |
released under 500 bond.
Remember the new series of stock !
which the Building Association will issue
August 4th. Every one should have
some stock in it. 1t pays splendidly, is |
perfectly safe, and is of great benefit to
its members and the city at large.
The Republican county central COM
mittee is composed of the following gen.
tlemen, upon whom will devolve the
duty of calling the county convention:
j. G. Fowler-Chairman.
First district-Fred Lasso.
Third district-Wm. f. Williams.
Fourth district-E. B. Evans.
Fifth district-C. L. Benedict.
The Harrison campaign hat is of the
tall pattern. 1t is what is called pearl
hat, with pearl binding and pearl braid.
The Cleveland and Thurman hat is like
wise plug-a pearl plug-with pearl
binding and black cloth band about II
inches deep. The only difference be-
tween the hats is that the Cleveland hat
carries mourning band u inches deep.
The Democrats have put on mourning
thus early in the campaign for reasons
best known to themselves.
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and continuing for five days. Once in each
season clean up. New Goods begin to ar
rive. No room nor time to bother with short
pieces. They must go now with rush, and
we realize that it's very low price that
makes them go quick. We have an unusual
amount Of remnants and short lengths left
from our large Dress Goods Sales In the fol-
lowing lines:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-07-27
THIRD DAY.

2 :35 class -trotting or pacing-purse, $l75
road race-road wagons.
Running race-purse.. 70
Grand chariot race of chariots
with thoroughbred horses abreast
To each chariot.
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SOUTHERN MINNESOTA FAIR.

A meeting of the Southern Minnesota
Live Stock and Fair Association direc-
tors was held last night, and considera-
BILE business transacted in relation TO
next falls fair. 1t was decided, among
other things, to place the price of admis-
sion tickets at 80 cents for adults, % cents
for children from ten to fifteen years of
age, and free for all under ten. There
will be no more season tickets issued.
With each ticket sold ticket will be
given, upon which will be a number.
The lucky number will draw fine top
single carriage. Ali things point to a
most successful fair. The matter of races
was taken up, and the following program
decided upon. There will be no races
the first day. The chariot race will be
one of the main features of the races:
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M A II RI ED.

DERBY-KENNY-In this city July 25th, by
Rev. w. Whitney, Mr.. Geo. Derby, of Rapi-
dan, and Miss Nettie Kenny, of Mankato.
RISINGER-BARRON-O Tuesday evening,
July oath, at $3.50 O'Clock, by Rev. R. W. Ste
venson, Mr.. 8. s. Risinger and Miss Mae
Barron, both OF this city.
gibson Wednesday morn
ing, July 2sth, by Rev. e. W. Stevenson, Mr..
Charles ellison and Miss Eva M. Miller, both
OF Mankato.
The Progress., 1888-09-15
Special Harvest Excursions.

The Northern Pacific r. R. announces q
series of special Harvest Excursions from st.
Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and Ashland to
principal points in Minnesota Dakota and
Montana during September and Octooer
# fartles contemplating a trip for pleasure.
business, or with view of Selecting o new
home can avail themselves of rates lower than
ever before annsunced to visit the wonder
country t. .ibutary to the Northern Pacific
r. r. - . >'s.-1o r.".N
Tickets will be on sale at ST Paul, Mime
apolis, Duluth and Ashland on September
llth aud Goth, and October 9th and 23rd limit T.
ed 10 thirty days from date Of sale, and good
Tor stop-oyer on going passage. These rates
10 Montana points are about one cent per
mile each way, and in some cases about half
OF the one way fare for the round trip. s.
Connecting lines east and south Of st. Paul
Minneapolis and Duluth will sell tickets IN
connection with these excursions at one fare
for the round trip
The dates named will be a very opportune
time to visit the wheat fields Of Minnesota
and North Dakota; also to see the cattle
ranges Of Montana. Everybody should bear
In mind that the Northern Pacific r. T. is the
short and direct line to principal points in
Montana. and the only line running either
dining cars, Pullman sleeping cars or colonist
sleeping cars to Fargo, Grand Forks, Fergus
Falls Wahpeton, Jamestown, Helena and
principal points in Northern Minnesota
North Dakota and Montana. i5 .
For rates and other Information apply to
iCHAs. 8. FEE, General Passenger and Ticket
Agent, st. Paul, Mimi.
The Progress., 1888-09-15
FOOD FOR FUN.

ssess ~ vlyy> xa,, ~
5ho,,oa,, you ss, zen the ladies' = was not at
ts.n tuuas :, e, es, ma'am.' And what did
uas ~ ley sald, ma'arn, as how y
q srn 10y ~, luoA ..
n ATT VI VI my spurs grow out, sang am
shaa., Jls - young shanghai, as ne ducked his
iiuo = tomato can TO escape the perse-
/ SuS.ons 'na u tne ruler OF the roost. 3
6 MINI y sTER-.My dear brethren, in this
warm, oppressive weather, I can ex cllge a
nstle ..l. aroWslness during my sermon, but
\ I W y VISA you would try to keep awake while
ene 8, collectlon 1le'cS on is IS being taken up
AE was loath to go. ssIt isn't so awfully
ia.e a.g YET, IS II, Lauraa" he asked, anxlously.
NO, George,' she replied, tsit's early.
{ !! $ : apa wont begin yelling at the hired girl
- get up 1or more than an hour yet.'
. 10 YoU think could mold public opin-
ION !. asked an aspiring young politician Of
veteran IN the profession. Perhaps you
nlgnt, : said the other; "some Of the stories
y, you lntroduced IN your speech seemed . lit
'le 1noloy.s s
NEVER can be more than sister to
YOU, said buxom widow, tenderly, to an
Old bachelor who had proposed. .sAh,
madam, yes you can,,' he responded, gall
lantly, : am not q man to lose hope,
eS. but can not - she nerSiSta6 ttRl1t .,
The Progress., 1888-09-15
EDUCATIONAL IMPORT.

TIE question Of introducing culinary in
struction into the public schools Of Chicago
is being agitated.
In the college and schools in connection
with the Free Church of Scotland Mission
at Madras there are eighteen hundred
students.
ALoNzo STEELE, Of Grinnell, Ia, has given
$4,000 to endow the chair Of mathematics
and natural philosophy Of Iowa College, the
chair to be called in memory Of his daugh-
ter, the Myra Steele 2 chair. &
REFORM IS the Watchword at Harvard.
The police have seized all the liquors in one
of the college clubs, and now comes the
faculty and dismisses several students who
were caught in their rooms playing poker.
The average expense of the Cornell grad
uating class Of 1877 members through the
course was s575 year; highest, $1,000, and
lowest, $3.50 Tho two extremes must have
represented Q great variety in living, and
especially in amusement.