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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06
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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1889-07-06
LORENZO LELAND,

TIC. TRxxARY. Compt's Solicitor.
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mr.. w. 4. w Et:Sb;, Successor 10 nr. VIM.
~ Sheppard, Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist. As
sstan state Veterinarian, graduate Ontario veterinary
College Canada Dental course under SHyrc and Drake,
III feblS-lyr.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17

Twenty miles north of Lacrosse, and
one hundred and ten miles south of st.
Paul, on "The Burlington" Is the quiet
village of the above name, one of the
most inviting spots on the river for 8
restful summer vacation. The village
land county as welI) derives Its name
from "la montague que troupe Peau, !"
"the mountain set in the water" a lofty
cone-shaped hill some two miles north
which 10 literally "set in the water" be-
ing surrounded on all sides by the Mis-
sissippi. The ascent of this peak
though somewhat trying is ample
rewarded by the magnificent landscape
which opens to the view of one on the
summit. In the vicinity of Trempea-
leau are many interesting historical rel
les, such as the remains of an early mis-
sion station, the ruins Of Perret's French
fort, 200 years old and numerous Indian
mounds, from which curious articles
have been taken. For full formation
how to reach this locality, write to W. i
q. Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Agent, G. b. d
N. X. R., st. Paul, Mimi.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17

THERE has recently been some news
paper description Of the way the South
American Republic, of Colombia, is
branching out in enterprise. AS the
government OF the republic thinks that
benefits NAV be enjoyed through more
friendly relations with that great empire
ofprogress, the United States of America,
migration is invited, special invitation
being extended to Capitalists and me-
chanics. Railroads, waterworks, cleo.
trio lights, gnd ice machines are in strong
demand. The English, Germans and
french have, up TO this time, enjoyed
m Ost of the trade Of Colombia, but since
better understanding of the spirit OF
the people of this country has been in
some manner gained, the Colombians
are disposed to open business commu-
nications with the nearer and better
country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
STATE NEWS.

Prof. Otto Lugger, who has the heavy
contract on hand of DISCRIMINATING the
grasshoppers of the state, has just re-
turned from the enemy's country in OF
ter Tail county, and expresses himself
as well satisfied with the success his OPP
erations are meeting. Describing the
method followed, he said that large
force of men had been at work and had
plowed under about 1000 acres thlckly
sown with eggs. Before the soil is bro
ken the eggs lie in little holes from half
an inch to one inch deep. The object
Of the blowing is to bring the eggs SO
deep that the young grasshoppers will
be smothered before they reach the sur
face. Just about now the eggs were be-
ginning TO hatch, and within two weeks
all the 'hoppers would be out. Conse-
quently action looking to a repression of
the nuisance must be prompt. The con-
ditions of this season Prof. Lugger con-
sidered very favorable to the develop
ment of the grasshopper.
While at work digging well on Cor
don f.. Coles place at Cannon Lake,
George King and Fred Michels lost their
lives 10y foul AIR, which was SO strong
that before help could be secured both
were dead.
A meeting of those interested IN the
gas well was held at saltwater, when il
was decided to proceed with the work.
An assessment for the requisite fund
was ordered levied.
Prof. Rankin, superintendent of the
public schools at Owatonna, has been
engaged to take charge of the public
schools at Red Wing.
Pratt, the absconding bank cashier
has been dismissed from his position n
second lieutenant of the Anoka militia
company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17

IT is said that the hUid-over Demo
cratic clerk Of the House of Representa-
tives who by peculiar technically sits
in judgment upon the matter of who
shall be given seats at the opening OF
Congress, proposes to recognize enough
Democrats in the doubtful or contested
cases TO enable that party to organize
the next house. The scheme is no bold
er or disreputable than others that the
Democrats have gone into, but it is one
that will raise a pretty big row in this
country. The Republicans without
doubt elected a majority of the next
House and they will have their rights
respected or make trouble. The fresh
Democratic clerk should look out that
he doesn't indulge too greatly in fresh
ness.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS

Board met MAY 9TH, 1889. Present
Commissioner Lee, Edwards, DietZ,
Hannay and Brules.
On motion, ordered that telephone
service at county building and Jail be
discontinued after June LIST, 1889.
Petition of j. J. Edwards and others
for change of road in the town of Butter
nut Valley was rejected, no notices hav-
ing been posted in the town of Cambria.
Petition of +. f. Heinze and others
for extension of road i'll section 22, town
of Lime, was rejected the board having
no jurisdiction.
Petition of Il. S. Hayes and others for
change Of road in the town of Vernon
was granted.
Petition of K. l.. Houk and others for
change of road in sections 3 and 10,
Lyra, was granted.
Petition of II. l.. Houk and others for
change of road in section 10, town of
Lyra, was granted.
Petition of S. Fellows and others for
change of road In section SO, town of Le-
Ray, was received and Commissioner
Bruies was appointed committee to
view said proposed change Of road, to
meet June 18th, 1889, at the house of S.
Fellows.
Board adjourned to meet May sth,
1889.
Board met May Sth, 1889, at 9 O'Clock
a. m, all the members being present.
Bids for So, 200 bonds for finishing
court house were received as follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
ONE WOODBRIDGE.

Editor Free Press:
1t is just being discovered that the
last legislature has given the County
Surveyors the monopoly of subdividing
and plating land.
Number 20 of the General Laws (H. F.
| 1911 states that no plat can be recorded
| in the Office of the Register of Deeds
| without the certificate OF the County
Surveyor that he has made all the meas
| urements on the ground, that the plat is
correct and that all monuments are cor.
rectly located, and the one wishing to
| file the plat must pay the County Sur
veyor for his work.
Ofcourse 1t costs as much to re-meas-
ure as to measure in the first place and
anyone who employs any other survey
or than the County Surveyor must pay
two prices. No one will do that because
those who sell lots do not care whether
| they are correctly staked out or not
Even railway companies who may have
dozens of towns to plat yearly cannot al
lord to employ their own skillful engi-
| neers but must employ the stalwart
democratic or republican county survey
ors who live along the line.
Thus this Act "To Insure the Accuracy
of Town Plats" will insure the inaccura-
cy of Town plats.
The act rests on the startling assump-
ton that County Surveyors only are in
fallible and need not be looked after.
1t is unjust to the best surveyors who
devote the time to their profession
which their successful competition
spends in political manipula-
tons. 1t may not effect Blue Earth
County, which is fortunate in a County
Surveyor, only that 1t stints off all COM
petition in civil engineering and survey
ing probably. The surveyors of the
state meet in Minneapolis tomorrow to
determine if anything can be done. |
think the prospect is poor, since the bill
is well framed and and clear.
1t Is one more blow Though uninten-
tional think at an abused and fettered
profession. A profession which, if it
had chance, would do more than any
other for the comfort and wealth of a
growing commonwealth. The act is
equally as unjust as one would be pro-
hibiting any physician from amputating
limb without the supenntendence OF
the County Doctor.
A, M. HAYNES.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17

Now that Bishop, the celebrated mind
reader, is dead ,sensationalism over him
ought 10 cease, but 1t appears such is
not 10 be the case. A special from New
York announces the arrival there of the
wife and mother of the deceased, who
claim that Bishop was not dead, but
merely in trance when the physicians
made their pOstmOTtem examination,
and that his death was caused by the
surgical instruments. 1t seems that but
four hours elapsed from the time of his
reported death until the doctors were
making Il postmoTtem examination OF
the body. The widow of the mind read.
er states that he had suffered several
times from cataleptic attacks, and had
lain IN trance, apparently dead, for
periods varying from six to 81 hours.
On one occasion, in Malta, she saws
physicians pronounced him dead, and
advised preparations for his interment.
His friends held different belief, and
IN little over two days he recovered.
About two years ago, Bishop, while
suffering with dangerous illness, was
treated by New York physician, and
while at the doctors house he had a
cataleptIc attack and remained in a
trance-like condition for two days. The
physicians who performed the autopsy,
however. say there can be no possible
topsy was decided upon. The affair
opens up in good shape for an adver-
tisement of the mind reader, if he could
be resurreCted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17

SENATOR WAsHBURN has returned to
Washington 10 look after the interests OF
his ofIice-seeking constituents. 1t Is said
that he has little hope, however, of get
ting any earlv action III important cases
where the term has not expired, and 1t
happens that nearly all the places have
yet considerable time to run before eX-
piration. Nearest at hand is the term OF
the revenue collector, who has yet about
sixty days in his official term of four
years. The senator will not make any
RECOMMENDATION in this Office at present
but viii talK the matter over with the
department OFFICIALS and probably con-
suit with others before making any rec
Ommendation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17

Tue country will agree with the Post
master General in his recent express
sion that one cent postage is less impor-
tant than the improvement of the serv-
ice. AS long as there are plenty of
places through the country which only
are served with mails once a week there
is a room for improvement in other
particulars than reduction of postage.
People will gladly pay two cents to get
their letters delivered promptly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
On motion, all bids were rejected.

On mOtl0n, all DldS were rejected.
On motion, said bonds were offered at
auction, to be made payable in New
York.
On motion, the bonds were sold to
Splitter d Co., at 81, 555 premium, they
being the highest bidders.
Board then took recess in order to
consider other court house business.
Board met May 10th, 1889. Present
CONS. Lee, Hannay, Brules, Edwards.
Committee on court house reported
that they had let the contract for fur
nishing hardware for court house to NJ.
X. Morrison q Co., for 1926. As.
On motion, report of committee was
adopted.
Liquor license bond of VIM. Hubmer
with Fred. Seefeldt and w. M. Seefeldt
as sureties was approved, and license or
dered to be issued.
The board of audit reported as follows:
To The Honorable Board of County Commits
sioners Of Blue Earth County, Minnesota :,
Gentlemen: The board of audit would
most respectfully report that they have
this day examined the condition of the
county treasury, and found the treasurer
as shown by the county auditors books
liable for the sum of $ll $3.50.
For which the treasurer exhibited as
follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17

ST. Paul must be almost consumed
with envy rs II day by day becomes evil
dent how Minneapolis is making herself
felt rs power in the National politics
while the other twin is never heard of.
1t is dull day now that the industrious
Washington correspondent cannot tele-
graph Il half column concerning the
movements of Col. ByTnes, General Ev-
ans, Major Bracket, Hon. Mr. Hay, etc,
all of Minneapolis. The SANITY city is
most ingloriously left these days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
Total, rs d
RIVERSIDE PARK ADDITION.

Pond Bros. have just bad recorded a
plat of 10 acres in lie Hitler, and 81
acres Just across the Minnesota river In
Nicoliett county. The plated land is to
be known as Riverside Park addition.
II extends from three blocks ofthe Blue
Earth river bridge to the Minnesota
river and is very nice lana. II is ex-
pected that the advent of the street
cars to the bridge will send the value OF
the land right up. Pond Bros. have re-
fused an offer of 81 600 for a block.
They expect TO put the lots on the mar
ket at once and hope to sell 100 lots by
fall. The property is what is known as
the Gen. Matthews property, and is
level land, fitted for building locations.
supplied with good water and surround
ed by pretty scenery. That portion OF
the city is bound to develop rap
idly and Pond Bros. did a good stroke
of policy in getting possession of the
DFOperty.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17

THE Duluth city attorney declares that
the state law defining daily paper" to
be one published six times a week 10 be
unconstitutional. That attorney has a
great head. He ought 10 be engaged ut
once 10 reconstruct all the statutes and
make them constitutional. 1t would be
a streak of economy to dispense with
the supreme court and employ this Du-
luth gentleman TO do it's work on his
lightning method.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17

IL explanation of the erratic features
of North Dakota climate which brought
a foot of snow the other day, a dispatch
hastily states that lit has been known to
snow here in July" 1t might be re-
marked that it probably SHOWS in July
NJ the North Pole also.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
Rucklen's Arnica Salye.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all skin eruptions,
and positively cures Piles or no pay re-
quired. 1t is guaranteed TO give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded. Price
% cts. per box. For sale by j. II. ones
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17

\ MINNEAPOLIS man has sued the Tri-
b,He for libel TO the amount of one mill
lion dollars. 1t is difficult TO see why an
editor who has such Il snap as that
should desire TO go to Denmark or Swe-
den or some other out of the way place
10 act as consul.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
1.-The Old Oakcn Bucket
The Iron bound Bucket

is very likely the one that has conveyed
poisons TO your system from some old
well, whose waters have become con-
tamInated from sewers, vaults, or per-
collation. from the soil. To eradicate
these poisons from the system and save
yourself spell of malarial, typhoid or
bilious fever, and 10 keep the liver,
kidneys, and lungs in healthy and Wig
orous condition, use DIR. PIerce's Gold
en- Medical Discovery, the greatest
blood-purifier of the age.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17

SouTu DAKOTA voted yesterday to rati-
fy the constitution adopted in 1885, and
also elected delegates 10 a constitutional
convention to be held at Sioux Fails
July 4, to make certain important
amendments, such a. changing the name
from dakota" TO South Dakota" and
changing the northern boundary from
the forty-siXth parallel OF north latitude
TO the seventh standard parallel. The
constitution of 1855 was good one, and
the people OF South Dakota did well to
ratifY il.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
FRIDAY. MAY II. 1880.

II reports be true Editor Haskell, ofthe
Minneapolis Tribune, who was not APP
pointed consul TO Sweden, has made up
his mind that he would consent to be
minister to Denmark. Senator WASH
burn is said to be backing him for the
latter position.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
st. Paul Grain and Proyisions.
Chicago Live Stool

ChicaKo Live StOcks
Iogs-Receipts 5000 head; light, s44O04.00;
heavy packing and shipping, $43O0450.
Cattle-Receipts, 1900 head; beeves, $3.50
4S0; stockers and feeders, S26O0365; cows,
S1S0134O
Sheep-Receipts, 5000 head; shorn westerns,
S3bO0410; natives, S3.4OO415; Texans, $2.s0W
$50: lambs "a 5O(A6
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SOLDIERS. ATTENTION.

Under act of Congress, July 4, 1884,
the agent or attorney in a claim for PEN
sions is not allowed TO collect his fees in
advance. A fee of twenty-five dollars
in original pension claims is payable
wheE the claim is completed and allow
ed. Fee i'll increase of pensions is ten
dollars, payable when such claim is al
lowed. Postage and incidental expen-
SEES are payable in advance. Claimants
should call on Mr.. Chas. j. Alden, the
most successful claim agent in the Uni
ted States, for circulars and full instruc-
tons. Mr.. Alden makes specially of
old and rejected claims; original inval-
id claims, widows claims, minor heir
claims, and increase and re-rating
claims.
Mr.. Alden is an old soldier, was FORM
erly member of Co. III, 2lst Wis. Vols,
and was three years in the service, and
is pensioner. He is also member of
John w. Lyman Post, No. 30, Depart
ment of Wisconsin, G.. A. r., and his
sympathies are with the old boys who
wore the blue, and you may rest assur-
ed, should you place your business in
his hands you will never regret 80 doing.
His offices are in the Mcmillan Block,
La Crosse, La Crosse Co., Wis.
Mr.. Alden will be at the Mankato
House, Mankato, Mimi, Friday, June
9TH, 1889. All persons having claim
for Pension Bounty, Back Pension, or
any other claim against the Government
will it greatly to their advantage to call
and see CHARLES j. ALDEN, United
States Pension Claim Agent and War
Claim Attorney. Don't fail to Sc him.
You can consult him free.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
TREMPE

No lengthy advertisement is neces-
sarv to bolster up DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17

have been bothered with catarrh
for about twenty years. l had lost sense
of smell entirely for the last fifteen
years, and | had almost lost my hearing.
My eyes were getting SO dim l had to
get some one to thread my needle. Now
| have my hearing as we'll as ever had,
and can see to thread as fine q needle
as ever did, my sense of smell is part
ly restored and it seems to be improv-
ing all the time. think there is moth
ing like Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh.-
Mrs. E. 4. Grimes, 81 Valley St., Rem
drill, Perry Co., Ohio.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
DR.. WIN. STANDlSH,

Veterinary Surgeon. All cases attended
TO promptly. Office and residence over
ID. l.. Clements grocery store. Mankato,
Mimi. my10 -3mts
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
First ins. May II; last ms. May 81.
CITATION.

GTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth-In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate Of James Nc
Murtrie, deceased.
The State OF Minnesota and the said Probate
Court TO all persons interested In the estate OF
James McMuItrie, deceased. Greeting:
Whereas, A. 4. Foster. of the county of
Blue Earth, State OF Minnesota, has filed his
petition In the Probate Court OF the county of
Blue Earth for letters of administration to is
sue to said petitioner upon the estate of James
McMurtrie, late OF said county, deceased.
Therefore you and each of you are cited and
required to appear at the Office OF the Judge OF
Probate, In the city Of Mankato, In said coun-
~ Of Blue Earth, on the 6th day Of June. A. ID
1889, at two O'clock I'm the afternoon Of that
day, and show cause why letters of admins.
tration upon said estate should not issue to the
sand A. T. Foster, as prayed for In said pc
tltion.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto SET
my hand and affixed the seal of the Probate
Court this 18th day of May, A. d: 1889.
G.. w. MEAD,
[Seall Judge Of Probate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR MAY is

MARKET QUOTATIONS FOR MAY is.
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
Wheat-May, s334c; june S23sc; July, 77skc:
August, 75c.
Corn-May. s4s4c; June, s49s@3434c; July, s5@
851sc; August, s55sc.
Oats May, 2314c, June, 1850; July, 23asc.
Pork-May, S1l40: June, 81 40; July, s115O;
August, S1155
Lard-May, s6.T7IS; June $3.50; July, s6ss1S;
August $780,
Short Ribs-May, s5s5; June S. IS; July,
$3.50: August, S5.95@5.72H
st. Paul Grain and Provisions.
wheat--No. hard, 9s0s1OO; No. Northern,
9009sc; No. 9 Northern, sO1S2c.
Corn-Sampe, SEC.
Oats-No. white, 25@2sc; No. 3 white,
19023c.
Ground Feed-S12. O0@13O0
Corn Meal-UnbOlted, $12.5O.
Bran-Bolted, S7.75lS50
Baled Hay-No. upland prairie S57506OO;
No !, 500.
Potatoes-15c.
Eggs-Per case S36O0375
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
MANKATO MARKETS.

Grain and Meat Markets corrected
daily, other markets corrected weekly on
date of weekly issue.
MANKATo, May 10, 1882
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CHICAGO WHEAT MARKET.

CHICAGO WHEAT MARKET.
CHICAGO, May 16, 1889.
Wheat opened at $50 a. M, June, 80;
July, 773; Aug. TAI; Dec. 76}; year "a.
Closing prices, 1:15 p. m, Nav, 80;
June, 500; July, 763; Aug, TAG; Sept,
744; Dec, 765; year, 739.
Highest prices, May, S33; June, S24
July, 77s; Aug, 1853; Sept, 70; Dec,
76s; year, 74f.
Lowest prices, May, 80; June, S03
July, 763; Aug. Tag; Sept, 744; Dec,
76s; year, 734.
MESS PORK.
Opening-July. II 40; Aug, 1.45.
Closlng-May $11.40, June $ll.40,
July $l1.45; Aug, 1l.50; Sept, 1l.572.
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The following bills were disallowed:
] G Roller. goods to poor farm,
Jas Lynch, witness fees,
Tim Murtaugh, do
Jas Morrow, Justice fees
n. Humphrey, rent Of hail,
Board adjourned until July 9Th, 1889.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17
DISTRICT COURT.
The Criminal and Civil Calendars of
the May Term.

The clerk of court has just completed
compiling the calendar for the May term
of district court, which commences next
Tuesday. The criminal portion is short
er than usual, but after the grand jury
has acted on the long list of cases that
will be presented to it, the calendar will
be of the usual length. The civil calen-
dar is much longer than heretofore, and
includes number of railroad cases. The
most of these were on the last calendar.
The May term of court promises to be
rather long,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-05-17

Respectfully submitted, Mankato May 4rh,