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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-17

the County Auditor. The latter reports
that very few of these scalps are coming
in tins winter as compared with previous
years.
The FREE Press has ordered an
Electric Motor which will he put in po'
sition to run the machinery of the Office
the last of the present month. The new
Job cylinder press ordered several days
since is expected to arrive this week,
and when the new machinery and new
power Is finally in place our customers
will be served with promptuess not
now possible, owing to the large increase
of business. Our friends willappreciate
that the large additions beng made to
our already unexcelled facilities, involve
a cash outlay of no inconsiderable sum,
and we hope our anticipations will be
met by an increase of the liberal patron
age heretofore accorded.
"A gentleman recently on n visit to
Lake Crystal informs US that the amount
Of building to be done in that village this
year promises to exceed that of any 9TH
er year in its history. Roland 4 Reese
are contemplating erecting two-story
brick store, 40xS0 feet. W. p. Marston
will probably erect similar store-per-
haps double store. A large number OF
residences are to be constructed, and
the sound of the saw and the hammer
will awake the echoes in every part ofthe
town. The gentleman further informed
us that the Touring mill is running un.
der very favorable auspices under the
new management, and that the Central
Hotel is doing an increasing business
under It's new management. Mr.. Owen
Pritchard is very i'll, but the prospects
are hopeful for his recovery. Mr.. Jo-
seph Wigley has very sick child. Mr..
Frank Strunk is making preparations to
move to Msnkato the coming season,
and going into the lumber business
"A select few gathered on the stage
of the Opera House last night to witness
a wrestling match which had been ar
ranged between prominent Mankato
restauranter and travelling salesman
for prominent trunk company. 1t was
near midnight when the ring was formed
and the men prepared for the contest.
One of Msnkato's good looning dentists
acted as timekeeper and tossed up "A
silver dollar r choice of referee. The
Mankato boy won and chose a member
of the police force. The stranger
weighed l02 pounds and showed his
throughout, while the Mankato
boy tipped the scales at l22 but was
at some disad vantage in other respects.
The rules of the ring we're observed and
the contest was made for the best two
out of three falls, catch-as-catch-can.
The first fal, was won by the travelling
man in 81 minutes The contest was
pretty one. a hold being secured at once
and not broken until time was called.
The second fall was secured by the
piuckv little Mankato man in Is min
utes, during which time was called three
times. II was vigorous contest and
once or twice the contestants nearly fell
over the foot-lights. A dispute arose
over ruling of the referee and the
match was declared off, the trunk man
to go anv further. Both men
were as quick as lightning and the in
terest did not flag. Each had plenty of
A match between two other
parties is being talked about and may
come of in the near future.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-17
A Pill in Time, saves Nine!

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Purgatiye Pei
let's are preventive as well as curative.
A few of these Little Giants, taken at
the right time, with little expense and
no Inconvenience, via accomplish what
many dollars and much sacrifice of time
will fail to do after Disease once holds
You with his iron grasp. Constipation
relieved, the Liver regulated, the Blood
purified, will fortifiy against fevers and
all contagious diseases. Persons intend
ing travel, changing diet, water and eli
mate, will find invaluable, DIR. PIerce's
Pleasant Purgaiive Pellets. In walls
conyepiI.,L to cary
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From wednesdays DAILY FREE PRESS.

From wednesdays DAILY FREE PRESS.
Edward R. Kennedy, of Kennedy
& Yates, of this city, was granted a PEN
sion yesterday.
Charles Ogle and wife have moved
to Owatonna. They may conclude to go
TO California. .#.
"A Baptist socisble will be held al
Mr.. John Goodwin's next Friday even
ing. A short literary program will be
rendered, and an enjoyable time is ex-
pected. Ali are cordially invited.
Mcconnell & Thomas announce that
despite the fact of BIaine's deciinstion,
they are in the field with an elegant line
of spring goods, and Invite the ladies' to
call and examine their stock.
"A f ur year old son of Ole Peterson
died Yesterday, and will be buried to-
morrow. Vim. Baldwin lost his three
year old boy Monday, and he was buried
to-day. He had been sickly for some
time. .-f
-Four or FIVE residences are to be
eIeCteu III Oglc q LAWS duuitlOH III
West Mankato as soon as the ground
will permit. The opening up of Pleas
ant street has been good thing for that
part OF the city. .H....-
Manager Griebel has received a let
ter from the manager of Miss Lizzie Ev-
ans asking that May 7th be held open
for that company. Miss Evans appears
in the popular play 'The Little Electric
Battery" and has been having quite a
run in many Of the largercitles.
Mayor Pfau was treated last evening
TO pleasant surprise party it being the
occasion Of his birthday. A large mum.
Der of his neighbors and friends assem-
bled at his home and the evening was
spent pleasantly. Mrs. Pfau was equal
to the occasion, and spread bountlous
repast before the guests Several very
acceptable gifts were presented to the
Mayor, who enjoyed the occasion i'm
mans0ly
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-17
Bucklen'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 no
pay required. 1t is guarasteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price % cents per box. For sale by ]
r. Jones.
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{ "A woman.s Confession.

Z "Do you know Mary, II once actually
suicide"? "You horrify
me, Mrs. B. Tell me about it. l was
suffering from chronic weakness. l be-
lieved myself the most unhappy woman
in the world. I looked ten years older
than really was, and / felt twenty.
Life seemed to have nothing in it worth
living for" 81 have experienced all
those symptoms myself WelI'? well,
I was saved at the eleventh hour from
the commission of q deed which ] shud-
der to think of. A friend advised me
ton. / did SO. In an incredibly short
time I felt like a new being. The Pre-.
scription, cured me, and owe DIR. Pierce
a debt ofgratitude which I can never
repay. sg
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-17
America,s Pride.

True American men and women, by
reason of their strong constitutions,
beautiful forms, rich compilations and
characteristic energy, are envied by all
nations. 1t is the general use of Dr.
Harter's Iron Tome which brings about
these results.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-17
SYrup or Figs

Is natures own true laxative. 1t is the
most easily taken, and the most effective
remedy known to Cleanse the System
ual Constipation, Indigestion, Piles, etc.
Manufactured only by the California Fig
Syrup Company, San Francisco, Cal. J.
K. Jones druggist sep9,yld&w
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tFrom Monday', Daily Free Press.)

Mr.. B. Kohler will erect a hand
some two-story brick store on the site of
his present shop, near the Minnesota
House, ss soon as the frost is out of the
ground. 1t will have plate glass front,
and will be an ornament to that portion
of Front street.
-Messrs. A. G. Meyer d Bro, manu-
facturers of monuments, headstones,
&C., will. IN a few days, open marble
works in A. NJ. Smiths building on
Hickory street. The gentlemen have
the reputation Of eing frst-class work
men, and We are glau to welcome them
among our industries.
MIR. j. A. willard, IN connection
with a Du nth real estate dealer, has re-
Gently made good thing in real estate
at that city. Eighteen months ago he
purchased forty acres adjoining the city
for $4,000 The first of last week he
sold the property for $4,000. Duluth
property must certainly by this time
have reached the highest point that it is
likely to.
-Beniaman S HAYES died at his
home in Good Thunder Thursday last Of
cancer of the mouth after long and
painful illness. He had reached the
advanced age of sixty-nine years, three
months and nineteen days. Mr.. Halves
WAS one of the oldest settlers In the
county and 'or wears conducted gener-
al store at Good Thunder. He was well
known throughout the county and
leaves wife and several grown up chill
.dren. DR.. HAYES, of this city, and At
torney HAYES, of Good Thunder, are
bis sons.
Mr.. P. Ii. Jordan, for a long time
tunnel foreman at the Mankato Cement
Works, has been promoted to the more
responsible position of superintendent.
This is what can justly be termed an ac-
Enowledgement of worth, as Mr.. Jordan
q one of the most worthy young men we
know of. He has ever worked with
zeal for the interests of the company
and now that he is given more latitude
in which to exercise his abilities, his
EMPLOYERS may confidently expect full
siImert of all that can be asked of him
80 h;s new position.
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Attention Alex. WiIkin Post, No. 10,
g, A. r.

All comr AIDES of Alex. Wilkin Post No.
10, q. A. r., are expected to meet at the
Post room on Saturday, Feb. 18th, at 9
a. M, SHARP to attend the funeral of our
late comrade, w. L. Coon. e..
S. w. BURGESS, Commander.
GEO. MAxFIELD, Adit.
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STATE OF ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO, !

STATE OF ONO, CRY OF ToLEDo,(
Lucas COUNTY, IS.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm of F. J..
CHENEY and Co., doing business in the
City of Toledo, County and State afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the sum
of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case of CATARRH that can not
be cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH
CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this sth day of December,
A. ID. 'S6.
tsEAL A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
and acts directly upon the blood and
mucus surfaces of the system. Send for
testimonials, free.
f. J. CHENEY 4 CO.,
Toledo, o.
sa-Sold by Druggists, Is cents.
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Shirts to Order.

have just secured the exclusive right
to use the most approved method fol
cutting and manufacturing Shirts, and
am now prepared to receive ordersI
Everything guaranteed frst-class, and
prices reasonable
29tf j. G. HANSEN,
Merchant Tailor. near City Hotel.
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A HIGH TESTIMONIAL.
LAFAYETTE COLLEGE,

EAsTUN, TH', WaTCH u, Iooi'J
Hon. B. X. Bruce was one of the lee
turers of the course given during the
past winter in this College, and, without
disparaging the other gentleman in the
course. believe that l express the gen
complete satisfaction was given by Mr..
Bruce. His broad, statesmanlike views,
and his attractive presentation of them,
won for him the esteem and admiration
of his audience.
ADDISON BALLARD,
Prof. Moral Philosophy and Rhetoric.
At Opera House Wednesday evening,
Feb. ~. Admission 25c, Soc, and Soc.
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THEY LIKE 1t.

The FREE Press Book Bindery seems
to be giving good satisfaction. The fol-
Ing letter is sample Of those that are
daily being received:
MADELIA, Feb. 10, 1888.
FREE PRESS BINDERY:--All the books
received and first-class satisfaction given.
Enclosed is draft for Sl0.0s as per bill of
9th inst.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-17

The G. & N. w. railway Announces
reduction to-day on fifth class freight
from IL to 10 cents per hundred. There
10 no change on other classes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-17
,er.m TUESDAYS DAILY FREE PRESS

The annual meeting ofthe Mime
sota Valley Bee Keepers Association
iii be held in this city Feb. 25th. Good
Templar Hall has been selected as the
place Of meeting.
Judge Mead has ordered Albert and
Martha Malloy sent to the Minnesota
Institute for Detectives, at Faribauit.
They have long been known as lacking
in grey matter. ...--
Oscar Scherer, of Lincoln township,
caught large grey wolf on the prairie
last week and received his bounty from
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-17

Steam Engine for Sale.
As we have decided to discontinue the
manufacture of beekeeper's supplies,
we offer our 4-horse power engine for
also good new turning lathe with 10
foot bed and 24-foot swing. We will al
so sell 80 colonies of bees. All of these
things will be sold very cheap.
34-2t J. w. PowELL & SoS,
- Nankato, MINI.
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Steam Engine for Sale,

If you want the best sewing machine,
buy the Domestic. For sale by
lint Mrs. l.. G.. SCHROEDER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1888-02-17

for all the different kinds of sewing ma
chimes at Mrs. l.. G. SCHROEDER.
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First ins. Feb. II; last ins. March I'd.
PROBATE NOTICE.

In the matter of the estate of Humphrey
Jones, deceased.
The State of Minnesota and the said Probate
Court to all persons interested in the estate of
Humphrey Jones deceased. Greeting:
You and each OF you are hereby cited and
required personally to be and appear before
the Judge OF Probate Of the County OF Blue
Earth, State of Minnesota, at his Office, in the
City of Mankato, in said county, on the 10th
day of March, A. d, 1898, at 10 O'clock in the
forenoon of that day, then and there to at
lend the Anal settlement Of the account of
Humphrey j. Roberts, executor of the last
Will and testament of Humphrey Jones, de-
ceased, and the distribution of said estate
In testimony whereof, / have hereunto set
my hand and affixed the seal of the Probate
Court this 18th day of February, A. d: 1855.
g. W. MEAD,
ISeal] Judge Of Probate.
WILLARD & HUGHES, 81
Atty's for Executor. Nd
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/ tell you sir it is fact. Jensen &
Firestone sell the best Flows, Buegies,
Farm Wagons. Tank Pumps, Wind Mills
Threshing Machines, Engines, and
Farm Machinery of all kinds for the
price there Is to be had on earth and
there is no mistake about il.
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KENNEDY & YATES,

Successors to GEO. n. RAY,l
Keep full line of choice family GROCER
les always on hand, and offer customers the
lowest cash prices Tor good goods.
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In calling for the above letters please say
sadyertised'' and give date of this list. Let
tiers remaining unclaimed at the expiration OF
80 days from this date will be sent to the Dead
ne''o' '''' JAMES CANNON Pm.
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LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining uncalied for at the
postofiice at Mankato, Minnesota for the week
ending February &c, 1888.
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The following preamble and resolutions
were adopted by the Democratic Club
If .his cit .. its :3cesin: "Wednesday
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rlif aAILROADS

Chicago iiiwauke, ~ -. PAU
trrice.i Depart
Passenger 1880 a. IN. Accummod. 7:i0 a. n
hccommod 7:IS y. IN. Passenger. 80 y. m
Making iirect connections To all points east
nj south.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-20

STYLISH EQUrpAGRs on TIKI STRsETs-Among
the many varieties of stylish equipages which
abound this winter in Washington, with all their
glitter of gaudy trappiugs and new vsrnish, none
has attracted more universal attention, or given
one keener sense of solid old Virginia comfort
than the spacious family carriage of Representa-.
tive Lee, of Virgins. As it rolls along the ayen-
ues visions of the olden time arise, aud one j.
tempted to peep within just to catch glimpse of
the ancient dame, with modest mien and high
heeled shoes, daintily handed out by some gay
gallant with powdered hair, who generally rode
before. Surely no better representative could be
found than the queeny woman who, with one oil
Richmonds fairest bellies by her side, has been
daily met with at receptions and teas during the
past season.-HaSh. Rep.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-20
FOR SALE AND RENT.
By z. IT. Lucas. Auctioneer.
G,ISH WHARF FOR RENT BY AUCTION.

/
At ~ o'clock M on SATURDAY. February %,
1888, in front of the New Market Building, on
Royal street., the
COOPERATION FISH WHARF
will be rented for tho ensuing nine months. The
rentor will be required to furnish material for
and lay platforms sufficient to accommodate the
trade. All passways must be kept open and free
from distractions. Tho rentor TO erect no bnild-
ing within less distance than 20 feet from the
south front. No privilege for the sale of liquors
will be granted inconsistent with the laws of tho
city that subject.
he rentor Will be required to remove the ofIal
within 4S hours, AMI norc Of it shall DO thrown
into the river
Possession Will be given on the first of March
1888.
No bid viii Re considered unless the bidders
shat be l'toyn or vouched for TO the autioneer
as responsible
The right % jet sny or all bids is reserved.
Al article. iande:i the wharf for the use Of
the city 10 be free from wharfage
Terms Cash, payable in d. S. currency, gold or
silver coin.
BY order of The Joint Committee on Public
Property. i. +. CORBETT. Chairman
IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RENTAL OF
the Fish wharf the Commissioners of tho
Sinking Fund OF the city will offer the
FISH BENCHES
in the Market square for rent for the ensuing
year feb1G-td
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-20
LOCAL BREVITIEs.
Kite time has come again.

Kite time has come again.
The river is clear of ice and navigation ha:
| been resumed.
The roads leading to the city are almost inipass
able and many of the streets Are ditto.
heavy shower of rain fell early this morrins
and lighter showers fell throughout the day.
The Corporation Court was not in 81 .ion to
day owing to the indispostion of Judge Meade.
The oyster market has been replenished by the
arrival of several vessel loads of bivalves from
the lower river.
fight took place on the wharf yesterday even
| ing between Alezandrisn named Beach, and q
Wsshingtonian, in which the former came out Sec
ond best.
dist Church in Washington, preached sermon in
that city yesterday against the knights labor or
ganizstion.
The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Young took place
this evening from her late residence on Royal
street and was largely attended. The floral tri-
butes were beautiful.
The office of the Superintendent of Public
Schools, in Peabody building, has just been reft-
ted and refurnished and is now one of the hand
soonest Offices in the city.
The steamer Excelsior in entering her dock
at Norfolk on Saturday was swept against the
piles of the wharf damaging her port side consid-
erably. She arrived here yesterday.
Capt. Norton, of the Norton shipbuilding Com
pany, writes that be intends bringing an action
for damages against those who attached his prop
erty and thus stopped work at his yard.
The work of cleaning up and putting in order
the Braddock House was begun this morning.
Mr.. NJ. w. Lambert, the lessee, expects to opon
the house to the public the first of next month.
Yesterday was the first Sunday in Lent and
services apprOprii ate to the day held in the
Episcopal and Catholic Churches The tempera.
ture was mild, the sun shone brightly and many
persons were on the streets.
stranger, young man. left here on Thurs.
day evening last on the w. & o. train but got off
before reaching Carlin's Springs, saying he had no
money, and walked to Mr.. Herrngs store, where
he bought some cakes He very low spirited
sud later was seen to be suffering great pain from
the effects of corrosive sublimate which he had
swallowed. Remedies were administered and he
was taken care of that night by the people of the
neighborhood aad the next morning he left, say
ing he would wslk back to this city. Nothing
more has been heard of the man.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-20
EDUpl.

VIENNA. Feb 20.-A duel has been fought
near Preaburg between DR.. Meisner, Vienna
correspondent of the Cologne Gazette, and
Herr Fischaver. of the Vienna TagJiatt. DR..
Meisner received a flight confusion in the
side. The duel was the result of a newspa-
par quarrel.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-20
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
Have You Been TO the Little Store
sos HING STREET.

We have had rush in tho last ten days. but
nave llIicd the shelves with new goods aud are
ready to let thonl go at small profits.
NEW BOOKS JUST RECEIVED.
= Dir. Potter Of Texas, by the author, Of Mr.,
The IN dayer@cks, by Barring Gould.
Vendetta by Marion Carroll.
Marvel, by tho Duchess.
third lot of them ''io
new lot of ia BLETS and BOX PAPER.
d n9vc you seen the ARROWMATTIGk, No.
Magazines Daily and Weekly Papers failline
ioDIo ATS. r DYgOES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-20

True deiicacy of flavor with true efficacy
of action has been attained in the famous
California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of
Figs Its pleasant taste and beneficial
effects have rendered it immensely popular.
j. clear SOS the System. cures CostiVeness,
&c. r \ Leadbeater & Bro, agents, Alex
andrin Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-20

Give EIy's Cream Balm trial. This
justly celebrated remedy for the cure Of catarrh,
hay fever cold in the head, &c, be obtained of
any reputable druggist AID may be relied upon as
safe and pleasant remedy for the above com.
plants and will give immediate relief. 1t is not
liquid, snuff powder, has offensive odor
and csn be used ct any time with good results, as
thousands can testify, among them some of the at
tachcs of this Office, Spirit Of The Times, May 80,
1856.