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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-04
The two new--altars~ in-the St.

The two new--altafS~ in~,tAe st.
John'sCatholic church have been COM
pleted and are adorned by very beauti-
full altar clothes.
Reports from jamestown place
the average yield of wheat at % bush
els. The farmers in that vicinity are
all in the midst of uhreshing.
Mr.. z. P. Doran, of Minneapolis,
a son of Charles Doran, of jamestown,
Blue Earth county. was married to-
day to Miss Jennie Kaveny, Of ST.
Peter.
Mr. William Ried has been reno
deling his residence on Broad Street,
by making some additions and bull
ding porch in front. Mr.. Geo. H.
Clark's house on the adjoining lot is
progressing finely.
-Messrs. Griffith and Buckley, of
Washington, held horse said at the
foot of Jackson street on Saturday af-
ternoon. They brought with them
from the west % head, and have dis
posed of more than one-half their
band.
The Tourtelotte Camp Sons OF
Veterans returned last evening from
their National encampment at Min
neapolis. They report an excellent
time. Junior Vice Commander Klein
of this city had the honor of comman-
ding the Minnesota division during
the grand parade.
-Workmen were engaged Saturday
afternoon in removing an obstruction
from the sewer on Main street beside
The Saulpaugh. This morning the
hindrance was found to consist Of a
large stone and an iron bar which had
worked into the sewer through an old
drain pipe. This pipe had been used
to drain the mortar boxes during the
erection Of the hotel and were evi-
IDENTIFY forgotten at the conclusion OF
the work All is clear again.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-04
From SatG rday's Daily.

The city schools open on Monday,
September 7th.
w. r. Geddes has secured a pen
sion for Marshall P. harrington, OF
Smiths Mills.
There is every probability now
that Blue Earth county's corn crop
will mature, the recent cold spell
having passed without frost.
John Shanahan was not bound
over to appear in the district court,
as was stated in last Mondays issue.
He was simply witness in the pre-
1iminary examination.
Last evening we were visited with
heavy shower which was followed
early this morning by sharp electric
storm accompanied by rain and hail.
The total rainfall amounted to so
inches.
There is general inquiry for farms
TO rent, and all applicants cannot be
supplied. This is healthy indica-
tion of things. 1t shows that Blue
Earth county farmers are sticking to
their farms.
R. G. Boekler has opened a plat.
ing establishment in the basement OF
the Odd Fellows block under the
FREE PRESS office, where he is ready
to do all kinds of plating. Those need
ing silver plating or any other work
in his line would do well to give him
a call.
Several years ago the members OF
Wilkin Post set movement on foot
to erect soldiers monument in Lin
coin Park, but the fund could not be
raised to an amount sufficient to car.
ny out the plan. 1t is now thought
desirable that what means they have
should be applied to the construction
of fountain there. with surround.
ings appropriate to the memoriZing OF
our veterans. This can be done at
much less cost than the construction
of monument, and the Post think
seriously OF adopting the plan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-04
The recss.sea.siven to the Normal

The receptiea-given tothe Normal
students by the Baptist church last
night, was conspicuous success. The
lawn in front of the church was
brightly illuminated by pretty Chinese
lanterns. while Others were hung over
the doors and ratings of the steps.
The church was filed with a happy
crowd OF students and their cordial
entertainers. 4 short program was
rendered, consisting Of addresses of
addresses of welcome by the pastor,
Rev. |. Bergstrom. and the Superin-
tendent of the Sunday School, Mr.
Geo. Palmer. A recitation by Miss
Flanagan, and an address by Mrs.
Harris, of St. Paul; interspersed with
selections by the choir and Aedean
Ladies' Quartet. The company were
then invited to partake of the gener-
Gus repast which had been prepared
for them in the chapel. Everybody
seemed to have good time and was
well pleased with the welcome eX-
tended them. The committee wish
to thank all those who so kindly gave
their aid, both in money and other
wise, to make the affair success.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-04

Miss Ayres and Miss Soule, two of
the public school teachers have ar
rived, ready to begin work next week.
Mrs. Ralph Burdick has been en-
joying, for the past week. a visit from
her mother, Mrs. Williams, of Edgar
ton, Wis.
Miss Herman, formerly a teacher in
the Normal. who has been spending
some time in the city, left on. Tues
day for her home in Indiana.
Miss Ethel Hurd left for Worthing-
ton Monday, to assume her duties as
teacher at that place, and Miss Mae
will go to Mapleton Friday, for like
purpose.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-04
From Tuesdays Dailyl.

w. B. Walker, OF this city, has
been granted pension at the rate
of So per month.
The work Of grading on Sixth St.
has reached Walnut street. The en-
tire work is expected to be completed
by October 1st
L. A. and Andrew Under leave
Sweden this week for home. They
will visit London few days, expect
ing to arrive in Mankato on the 10Th
inst.
The regular meeting of the pas
tors of the several churches will be
held at the residence of the Rey.John
Barbour, on Liberty street, next Mon
day evening.
"A little girl was welcomed last
week at the house of W. D. Walz
while at Lake Madison. We under
stand that the name will be Minnie
Madison Walz, in commemoration Of
her birthplace.
DIR. ]. G. Currier has arranged to
remove the Office of the Horsemdn to
Mankato and hereafter it will be pub
lished in this city. Mankato is a
great field for newspapers. The
H0rsemdn makes the seventh publica-
tion issued from the metropolis of
Southern Minnesota.
Mr.. J. e. Thwing, of Minneapolis,
Secretary of the State Endeavor So
ciety, is in the city looking after the
interests of the EndeavOr convention
to be held in Mankato Oct. 30 to Nov.
1st. There will be fully 700 delegates
present, besides a number of others
interested in the work Of the society.
The canning factory in North
Mankato will commence operation in
day or two, in canning corn. The
proprietor owns 20 acres of corn, but
is compelled to buy from other parties
owing to the lateness Of the season.
Fifty hands are to be employed.
The l. o. G. T. Lodge will hold a
social in the college hall in the Stern
block on next Tuesday evening, Sept.
Sth. A very fine program, including
the best musical talent in the city, is
in the course of preparation. The pro-
gram will be published later.
Some unregenerate cuss, who has
no respect for the finer sensibilities Of
the frugal housewife who unostenta-
tiously and without knowledge of her
husband quietly lays by little change
now and then as s'pin money" sneaked
into Archie Steyenson's house the
other day when the family was absent
and purloined about $50 belonging to
Mrs. S. which was concealed in a bu-
reau drawer. The moral to be drawn
from this, if the suggestion would be
permitted without too vigorous pro-
test from the 'sother side of the house, .
is to let the husband retain control
of the pin money" 1t does not APP
pear absolutely safe for the wife to
handle funds.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-04
From Fridays Daily.

With hay at 81 per ton,good wheat
straw finds ready sale at $3.50 a
load.
B. f. Steadman, of Minnesota
Lake, was in town to-day and reports
the average yield of wheat in that To-
cality to be % bushels per acre.
Passengers on the ElmOre branch
leaving Mankato at 1886 a m. make
close connections at Lake Crystal
with the branch train, and returning
reach the Lake in time to catch the
afternoon passenger, which arrives
here at 3:25.
Prof. Hammond. recently admit
ted to the bar, and well known in
Mankato as we'll as in most portions
of Southern Minnesota, has formed a
law partnership with Dan Hopkins, of
Madelia. The style of the firm is Hop
kins s. Hammond. The FREE PRESS
wishes the new firm success.
The Standard Fiber Ware Co. has
Just had photographs taken Of the va
Tious articles of goods manufactured
and these will be used by statesmen in
presenting their goods to the trade.
The saving of labor and bother in car
rying bulky samples will thus be done
away with.
Mrs. T. B. Rhodes has fitted up a
very pleasant suite Of rooms over the
Mankato National bank as a studio
for vocal instructions and lessons on
the guitar. Her studio will be open
from 10 to II o'clock in the morning
and at other hours who wish to see
her should make inquiry at the Cen
tury Piano rooms. Mrs. Rhodes is an
excellent instructor on the guitar, land
being herself very fine vocalist, is
thoroughly well qualified to teach
vocal culture.
Not many wives are purchased I'M
der the conditions in which Rev. r.
G. Jones, of Big Woods, secured his.
Rev. Jones is nearly so years of age
and has plenty Of money. He has for
some time been trying to get a second
helpmeet for the sum of $1,000. Lately
he made q compromise with Mile
ROlands, aged IS, giving her IS, 900 and
one-third interest in his property. We
think that the old gentleman deserves
a long credit mark for his perseverance
and generosity.
AS rule, farmers all over the
State are being disappointed-agree-
ably so. however, and Hon. o. B.
Turrill is no exception. The Red
wood Falls Gazette says that of three
fields threshed, every one over-ran
Mr.. Turrill's previous estimates. One
field of 20-odd acres on old corn ground
produced over % bushels per acre, an
other field on breaking, following a
fax crop. averaged over % bushels per
acre, while the poorest field on his
place fell short of 10 bushels per acre
only quarter of bushel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-04
The city and adjoining country

city and adjoining country
experienced another electric storm
last night, accompanied by a heavy
downpour from the clouds. The gut
tiers were flushed and the cisterns par
italy filed. We are not advised as to
the exact measurement, but it must
have been quite high.
We understand that there are
100 volumes of the Life of Christ. in
the city about ready to be bound.
The FREE PRESS is prepared to do
this work in the finest shape, in any
style Of binding desired, if you will
give us call.
The proprietors of the Model
Clothing house are taking up all of
their capital invested in the east, and
are transplanting it in the west. This
is done on account of the frequent
strikes in the east, which affects the
trade materially. A portion of this
money is being invested in a branch
store at Winona, and the remainder
placed in similar concerns farther
west.
Following is list of sales made
at Alessandro, CAL, to Mankato par
ties, at 500 an acre. 1t is taken from
the Alessandro Orange Belt, and is GER
tainly of interest TO all Mankatoites:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-04
From MONDAYS Daily.

DR.. A. J. Tictin, who has been
located at DIR. Follman's old stand,
moved to Minnesota Lake this morn
ing.
"A license to wed was issued on
Saturday to Mr. A. j. Balmes and
Miss Mary Rappley. both of James
town.
Thomas Butter lost his four weeks
old child on Saturday last. The fun
eral occurred at the German Catholic
Church yesterday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-04
From Thursdays Daily.

Miss Ada Cassidy returns tomorrow
to Mapleton, where she will resume
the duties of school teaching.
The parents of Mr.. w. r. B. Smyth,
have arrived from Wicheta, Kan, to
spend some time with their son.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-04
BuekIen,s .rniea Sal1e.

The best Salye in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
lions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price 25 cents per box For sale
by J. E. Jones, Druggist.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-04

John Richards of the firm Of J. d.
s d. Richards, left last evening for
New York, where he is expected to
purchase a stock of fall goods. Be-
fore Mr.. r. returns he will stop at
Cambria, Wis, where his wife, who
is sick, is staying.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-04
From Thursdays Daily.

All those who trade SO worth at
the Model Clothing House get one
years subscription to the FREE PRESS
free. If
-Messrs. Hilgers, of Pierre, S. D.,
and Henry Robel, of this city, are
preparing to open clothing store in
block A. aH
The l. o. G. 7. social in the Stern
block, next Tuesday evening should
be borne in mind. Oysters stewed,
oysters fried, oysters on the half-shell
and oysters raw will be served.
The police put a young man in
the cooler yesterday afternoon, be-
cause his fighting propensities were
to great. He afterwards repented of
his misdeeds and was allowed to de-
part.
AS we 60 to press we have received
word from Pleasant Mound, saying
there was killing frost in that region
this morning. Thus far this is the
first report of any damaging frost that
we have received.
MIR. A. J. Hoban. af ST. Paul, has
secured the contract of building,a new
court house for Faribanlt county, To-
Gated at Blue Earth City. The build
ing is to be beauty, supplied with
all the modern improvements. and
cost s41 $50.
The public schools will open on
the It'll inst. The grammar and high
school will open in the new High
school building from and after Mon
day. The superintendent office will
be there on the first floor.
"A G. A. r. reunion and campfire
will occur at Eagle Lake on Tuesday,
Sept. 18th. The department COM
mander and several other prominent
Grand Army men will attend and give
short addresses. There will also be
picnic dinner with a general good
time. All old soldiers and their
friends are cordially invited to be
present. Let all turn out and have
an enjoyable time.
We are sorry to cronichle the
death of Mr.. David jenkins of Smiths
Mills. who died of heart disease last
Friday, aged u years. Mr.. jenkins
was an old resident Of this state, COM
ing here in 1854 and settling near
Smith Mills where he has resided ever
since. He was a staunch Christian
man, having been member of the
Methodist church for over so years
He was father of Mrs. II. Cummings,
of Eagle Lake. The funeral was held
in GAINESVILLE last Sunday.
"A regular meeting Of the school
board was held last evening. Besides
the usual business of auditing bills
the board voted to place an insurance
OF $4,000 upon the new High school
building. Also it was decided to place
handsome stone sidewalk along
Fifth street and double board walk
on Hickory street. School will open
in all departments on Monday Of next
week, and the 18th inst. is the day APP
pointed for holding the dedication ex-
ercises. We are at present unable to
publish the program, but prominent
educators and men interested In the
work of education will be present. An
interesting time may be expected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-04

IOldl...- = .UUU
The FREE PRESS correspondent at
Willow Creek writes us that the dedi-
cation of the Church of Christ at that
place last Sunday was grand success.
Rev. L. Lane, OF ST. Paul, conducted
the dedication exercises, assisted by
Rev. Sutton. of Winnebago City.
The congregation gave freely to help
pay the debt on the church. The
debt was all raised, except about one
hundred dollars, and the officers and
members return thanks to all the
kind friends who assisted them in
building and paying for their hand
some and comfortable church, and
also TO the singers who assisted the
choir in their selection of songs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-09-04

With hay at 81 per ton,good wheat
straw finds a ready sale at $50 a
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24

As rule gfown~up girls have
more spare time than 10 good for them.
Many Of the occupations they are ac-
customed TO look on as the tolls OF
their lives fancy work. paying
visits. practicing. etc. ARE. as many
married women and not few girls
could tell them. little more than
healthful and pleasant recreations.
II many girl would keep an account
OF her time for week. she would be
startled TO find out how much OF II.
II not absolutely lost il FILTERED
away. She would discover that one
or two hours reading wsuld hardly
interfere. II properly arranged as TO
time. with any OF her amusements and
occupations and would be simply In
valuable In giving ballast TO her
mind. as would an hour day devoted
10 the conquest OF modern or an
ancient language, or TO the study OF
mathematics.
Let girl even II she cannot find
time for self-improvement. give up
novel reading for a time. She will
find the deprivation will be far less
than she would have imagined. and
may console herself by rejecting that
the taste for novel reading Is easily
regained. while the appetite for
graver study cannot be found II once
really lost. Girls who love good
poetry will be astonished at how
much they can get by heart by learn
ing one or two verses every morning
while dressing, and 70 find how sn-
finite u treasure through their whole
lives will be those Jewels which on
the stretched fore-hngers OF all time.
sparkle forever. and which they
have made their own by committing
TO memory. cleveland Leader.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24

I'll could sss II. and then the light
commenced. IL was coming straight
toward me. and I did not have much
time TO think; fetched my gun on q
level with the monster and pulled
away.
bang went the gun, and In less time
than Il takes 70 tell Il. Il was within
six feet Of me. growing with pain and
madness. The growth was 80 thick
could not run. SO / had 10 stand my
ground. ! jumped TO one side and
brought my gun 70 bear on him again.
and gave him tho other barrel.
done him bad that time. but not
enough TO satisfy me. so down went
the gun and up went In the top OF a
tree. remained there until the dogs
got pretty close. and knew II the
dogs got TO him he would make peace
with them, so slipped down the tree
and stopped the dogs. BY that time
he had grown weak from loss OF blood.
and not being able TO reload my gun.
/ went at him with club. After a
considerable fight I managed to kill
him. and instcad OF IL being wild
cat II proved 10 be tiger cat. He
measured two and half feet and six
feet long.
When go In the DEVILS Half-Acre
again I've got to know what the dogs
are running.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24

A correspondent OF Russian paper
describes duel between bear and n
steer. A young herdsman wastending
his cattle In the meadow lands OF viii
lage near Kieff. when he was attacked
from behind by she bear. accom-
panied by two cubs. The herdsman,
who was armed only with whip. had
not observed the approach OF the bear
until the moment of attack.
After short struggle the herdsman
was thrown face downward and the
bear had already lacerated his scalp
and back. when a young steer from
the drove came TO the rescue. butting
the hear with violence In the rear.
The bear now turned upon Its as
sailant, but the wonderful dexterity
and agility OF the steer in avoiding
the embraces OF the bear and the
vigorous onslaughts IL made when
ever the bear gave an unguarded
chance soon decided the contest. The
bear beat retreat to the neighboring
wood. followed by her two cubs
The steer looked for a few moments
somewhat astonished Mt his antagon-
lists retreat. and then sprang of In
pursuit. Before the second cub had
reached the cover OF the wood IL was
butted and trampled TO death by the
steer. which then quietly trotted on
10 rejoin the drove. The herdsman's
injuries were serious.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24

Evss ne s.sllsst see 81 Kia6,sss NJ
. harvest

Harvest.
When doing q kindact how Seldom
one stops 20 think what the rooulta
may be-. Yet tho simplost cot q
kindness not infreQueuoly provoo'eo ~
the foundation stone of,hieh nn6 noblo'
lives The writer oasft. 20 Mid -
instance where a very ample oct OF
kindness proved TO be o. lastinG b6noot
to the receiver. One rnipy Sunday
years ago a little girt va vlnodorIag
listlessly about a poorly <urniehod
room In her home la Search % oome-
thing with which TO amuse horself
and help shorten long and dFonry
day. Finding nothing to- intsroot' her
she stepped TO window and began
counting the raindrops ass they fell on
the window sill and rolled on. Alady
across the way CHANGED to zoe her aud
thought the child looked lonely. When
the rain ceased fora few moments she
went into her beautiful grounds and
cutting a large bunch Of purple lilac
blossoms beckoned to the child 70
como and get them. The little girl
being an ardent lover Of flowers APP
preciated the simple offering more
than older people would value costlisr
gifts and all the remainder OF that
gloomy and cherries day Abe cluster
OF purple flowers was CON-
fort and a pleasure 20 her. To
her the delicate construction Of
each tiny petal was q beautiful and
Interesting study. While thus engaged
It occurred TO her that painting and
faithfully portraying flowers must be =
very beautiful occupation. With the
thought came great longing TO be-
come an artist why should I moi
..,is,p,, ~. s.ga ,r.L,.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24

The legend OF the mistletoe is IN In
heritnnce from the religion OF the
Druids The cathedral arches under
which the Celts worshlpped were the
spreading branches OF tho oak. the
roof dense foliage Of grccncry. aud
the mistletoe, tho mystical parasite OF
the tree, was symbol full OF mean
ing. for IL was believed 70 renew its
life by some agency differing from
that which propagated oil other
plants. and 10 exist by a divine pow cr.
Here. under the oak. the favorite tree
OF tho Celtic sun-god. at tho period Of
the winter-soIstice. priests and people
sacrificed white bulls and human vic-
Tins. The mistletoe was. gathered
and dispensed la small sprays. 70 DO
hung by the worshippers over their
doors as amulets against evil and pro-
pitlation 10 the sylvan deIties. The
Scandinavian legend Of the mistletos.
which tolls the story how Loki. the
god of fire. made thu mistletoe tho
agent OF the death Of Bsldsr. most
glorious OF Odin's children. Is familiar
10 all students OF the Morse Sagss.
The mistletoe continues 70 be specially
cultivated in England for ilshe sAlc
which Is always large ut Christmas-
tide. but the apple-trce has taken the
place OF tho oak. as the soll on which
the plant leeds the most go1srously.
Tho kissing privilege connecs~f With
the mistlctoe during the days OF yuis
Is probably the most familiar rslio Of
its traditions. Both the yule-hro aud
the mistletoc were OF old believed 70
have special virtue ms safeguards
against the powers OF evil; yet Whom
they became thoroughly embodied In
the Christian legend. IL was NOT 90
much this as their sugge stioa Of the
divine power which at Christians kept
the Prince oil Darkness and bis satcl-
lites In abject submission, that gave
them their value. --HsrperS Weekly.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1891-01-24

Petted wife--ssOh. you darlingi This
Is just the present wanted. It's seal.
OF course"
Wicked husband---''N- it's plush"
What plushp You promised 10
get me seal.
i'll know u. my dear, but on sc-
count of the Mckinley bill seal has
gone down until it's az cheap as dirt.
and plush has gone up--terribly up
costs like fury now. so l bought
plush"
''Oh. how kind and considcratc you
are. my dear. never thought OF that.
Isn't Il lovely "--Ncw York Weekly.