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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-05-22
CLUsS FAILS TO LOCATE.

Word is received from Washington,
which would seem authentic, that In
spector Cluss has declined to make
any specific recommendation upon the
Mankato public building site to the
Treasury department.. 1t is said that
Secretary Foster and Gen. Nettleton
have for several days been considering
the report that Cluss brought back
from Mankato. and Thursday deter
mined that commission of three per-
sons should be appointed to visit our
city and determine upon a site. This
commission will be appointed and
announced in a few days and depart
Immediately upon their errand. Just
what the hitch was the department
officials refuse to make public. There
were three sites satisfactory TO Agent
Cluss. so the report says, but it is
claimed that some of the offers were
somewhat over Jealous in their adyO-
cacy Of their respective sites, and
Cluss did not care TO report in favor
Of any of them, and preferred that a
commission should 60 there who would
not be under the suspicion Of having
been unduly influenced, as it might
have been charged that Cluss was
should he report in favor of any of the
sites
Since Mr.. Cluss was here it has
leaked out that certain gentleman
who became over anxious for his par
ticular site made it plain TO the in
spector that it would be pecuniarily TO
his interest to choose the location the
aforesaid unmentioned citizen SO en-
Enthusiastically advocated. If this be
true, and the reports which reach Us
from Washington would seem to con-
firm the undue influences" brought
TO bear upon the Inspector, that gen.
tleman is fully justified indeclining to
make any recommendation which Cos
sipers could in any manner contOrtin-
to a bride. 1t is unfortunate that
human nature is weak TO the extent Of
blindly staggering for success through
the persuasive powers Of the almighty
dollar, but it is highly commendable
in Mr.. Cluss, if he was approached in
the manner reported, that he washed
his hands Of the whole affair and rele-
gated the duty of deciding upon the
location back TO the department.
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IN RE PUBLIC BUILDING.
The Treasury Department Will Get
TO Facts Soon.

The following special from Wash
iugton is taken from Saturdays Pioneer
Press:
The commission which will be ap-
pointed TO visit Mankato and deter
mine upon site for the public build
ing will consist of man from the
treasury and one from outside the
state, and possibly the third may be
selected from Minnesota. The citi-
zens will be given an opportunity TO
60 before the commission and explain
which site is preferable.
The department will not make pub
lie the statement made by Special
Agent Cluss. 1t is understood that
an attempt was made TO bring some
German influence TO bear upon Cluss,
who is of that nationality, TO locate
the building where it would do the
leading Germans Of the city the most
good.
In this connection the Commercial
hotel property at the corner Of Second
and Main streets is mentioned; also
the Spencer corner, the former being
offered at 5000 and the latter at
ST., 400 The Irving corner, which has
been offered at SIS. 900, is said TO be
valued at S35, 900: the difference be-
tween the offer to the government and
the selling price being made up by
citizens interested in having the
building located on that site.
There are several bitter public build
ing wars waging. and that at Manka-
TO is assuming as great proportions as
any Of them.
What is put down as the Spencer
corner is evident an error If it has
reference to the Hall corner the fig
ures. 81, 400 are incorrect, unless the
original bid has been revised and the
price reduced $1,000.
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MANKATo FREE Press.
FRIDAY, MAY p, 1891.
W. C. t. {.

The fourth annual convention Of the
Blue Earth county W. c. t. q. which
had been in session in this city for two
days closed Thursday evening. A num-
Der Of delegates from different parts
Of the county were present and the
meetings were interesting and in
structive Mrs. Rev. G. B. Hair de-
livered the address Of welcome TO
which Mrs. Hotaling, of Mapleton,
responded. Both addresses were char
acterized by clearness Of thought and
felicity Of expression. The presi-
dents address was one of deep inter
est not only to the members Of the or
ganiZation. but TO every one interest
ed in the welfare Of humanity. 1t
was most excellent presentation Of
the character and methods Of the
work. done by the W. c. 7. e. through
out the world. The following papers
were presented: mo Alcoholic Medl-
cation" Mrs. Hawley: Relation of
Temperance TO the Missionary Cause, .
Mrs. Abrams; Hygiene and Heredi-
ty,' Mrs. Washhurne: Juvenile
Work, Mrs. Church: Scientific Tenn
perance in the Public Schools" Mrs.
s. j. G. Stevens: What the Saloon
has done for Mankato," Mrs. Mack;
Suffrage" by lady whose name the
reporter did not get. These papers
We're all good. and few of them wor-
thy Of high commentator.
It was pre-eminently a ''woman's
meeting" as no mans name appeared
on the program. except that Of Col.
WOodf0rd. who made the addresses
wednesday and Thursday evenings.
The day-meetings were attended prin-
ciDaIlv by ladies. although. once in a
while a pars0n would step in and take
a seat near the door. Whenever this
was the case, the ladies manifested
that true courtesy characteristic Of
the sex, and invited the clerical gen.
tIeman TO speak on the subject under
discussion.
The President, Mrs. c. w. Lowell,
conducted the exercises in such way
as TO impress every one with her famiI-
iarity with parliamentary usages, and
ability as presiding officer.
Col. WOOdford's addresses are along
the line Of Gospel Temperance, and
are characterized by clearness Of state
ment, direcUness Of appeal, and that
1aF los n
deep experience and profound convic
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BLUE EARTH COUNTY.

This is what Representative Knud-
son says of Blue Earth county in the
St. Paul Pioneer Press:
blue Earth County,is a prairie coun-
ty with some timber and exceedingly
well watered. Running streams and
lakes are found at every turn, and
there is an abundance OF mixed TIM
Der. This is one of the richest and
best developed counties Of Southern
Minnesota. Bordered by the Mime
sofa river, and trayerSed by several
systems Of railway lines, it has all the
advantages Of older states. The crops
are wheat and small grains, and the
yield is fine. Blue Earth produced
over ]. 00G, 900 bushels of wheat in IS
50. and over 100 900 bushels of fax.
Eiye-siXths of the county is prairie
but its nearnesS TO the Big Woods
supplies it with timber for fuel and
other purposes. The industries are
well diversified: stock raising is be-
coming an important branch, and
large numbers OF fine horses are bred.
Dairying is leading pursuit. Flax
is raised IN large quantities. The
farmers are prosperous and most OF
them made their money where they
are. In addition TO agriculture there
are many other Industries that -four
ISL in the county. Good clay beds are
abundant. and drain tile is manufac
tured. The cement works at Manka-
to. and the stone quarries at the same
place, yield products that are well
known all over the state. Blue Earth
county is well settled. the population
being 29,2l0. Its county seat is dis
bant 81 miles from st. Paul. the
freight rate on wheat being III cents.
Wheat was worth 80 cents in Janua-
~, corn 40 cents. and flax Sl.04; the
average yield Of these for The year Is
SO being ID bushels, 40 bushels and Is
bushels per acre respectively. There
is not much land left untitled in Blue
Earth county. The public school
fund has about 200 acres and the St.
Paul and Sioux City Land Company
about 1,500 acres. This is exceedingly
valuable on account Of the develop
ment and advantages Of the country.
The county has rs school houses, and
spends GYerSIO0, 600 annually for school
purposes.
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What W0uId a Yankee Tar Do!

Boston Herald: While it was. no
doubt, discourteous act on the part
of the commander Of the steamer
Ibata to steam out Of the harbor at
San Diego while under seizure of our
government, we are inclined to believe
that the people Of the United States
would entertain an exceedingly poor
opinion OF the enterprise of Chilian
naval officers if any other course had
been followed. Transpose the condi-
lions, and consider what would be ex-
pected of United States naval Off
Ger II, when war was going on in
this country, and his vessel was load
ed with supplies which his country
men desired. and foreign govern
ment ordered him not to leave its
port, put but one official on board to
hold the vessel in arrest. If. under
these circumstances. a United States
commanding officer did not take adj
vantage OF his opportunities, he would
be generally condemned by his fellow
countrymen, and would be dismissed
from the service. if. indeed. a much
harder punishment was not melted
out TO him.
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A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

A serious accident occurred Sunday
afternoon TO Harry Walraven and a
party Of ladies as they were driving in
MankatO township, not far from Mr..
J0rdan's residence. The ladies were
Mrs. Walraven, and Misses May Jor-
dan, Title Hoerr and Josie Men1h.
The team was Ellis & Burgess white
faced horses. The carriage went into
rub and was SO wrenched that the
left rear wheel broke, letting that
corner down. and the ladies screamed
in alarm. These two circumstances
caused the horses to leap forward, and
Mr.. Walraven fell out and was dragged
close TO the horses hoofs. His left
leg was broken near the hip. and he
received bruise on the head and
neck from the hoofs. His wounds are
very serious and painful, and will con-
fine him TO his bed for several weeks
at least.
Miss Menth suffered sprained an
kle, while Miss Hoerr's wrist was
sprained. Miss Jordan received some
bruises about the head. Mrs. Walra-
ven was also bruised. The injuries Of
all were rather painful.
The horses did not run away, but
stopped after dragging Mr.. WalraEen
a short distance. The accident was
very unfortunate, and their friends
wish all speedy recovery.
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ORDER FOR HEARING CLAIMS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of Blue
- Earth-ss. In Probate Court, Special
Term, May 9th, 1891.
In the matter of the estate OF Amelia 3.
Squairs, deceased.
Letters of administration ON the estate of
said deceased being this day granted unto James
B. Coy of said county.
It is ordered that all claims and demands OF
all persons against said estate be presented to
this court for examination and allowance, at
the Probate office in the City OF Mankato in
said county OF Blue Earth ON the following days
VIZ: On Wednesday, the 9th day OF December, A.
D. 1891, al 10 O'Clock a. N. of said day.
It is further ordered, that seven months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex-
piratiOn of which time all claims not presented
to said court or not proven TO its satisfaction,
shall be forever barred unless for cause shown
further time be allowed.
Ordered further That notice OF the time and
place OF the hearing ana examination OF said
claims and demands shall be given by publica-
ton for three successive weeks prior TO the day
appointed for such examination, IN the Manka-
to Free Press, a weekly newspaper, printed and
published at Mankato in said county
Dated at the city of MankaIo, the 9Th day OF
May, a. D. 1891
By the Court
TSeaIl ". B. TORREY, Judge OF Probate.
81. W MEAD,
Attorney for Administrator.
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ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS


STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth.-ss In Probate Court, Special
Term, May 9th. 1891.
In the matter of the estate Of Julia A. Coy,
deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of the
said deceased being this day granted unto
James 3. Coy, of said County,
II is ordered. that all claims and demands of
all persons against said estate be presented TO
this Court, for examination and allowance, at
the Probate office in the city OF Mankato, said
County OF Blue Earth, on the following days, viz:
On Wednesday the 9th day of December, A. D.
1891, at 10 O'Clock, a. m. OF said day.
It is Further Ordered, that seven months
from the date hereof be allowed to creditors to
present their claims against said estate, at the
expiration of which time all claims not present
ed TO said CourtOr not proven to its satisfaction,
shall be forever barred; unless for cause shown
further time be allowed.
Ordered Further, That notice OF the time and
place OF the hearing and examination OF said
claims and demands shall be given by publica-
ton. for three successive weeks prior TO the day
appointed for such examination, III the Manka-
to Free Press, weekly newspaper printed and
published al Mankato, in said county.
Dated at the city of Mankato the 9Th day OF
May, A. d. 1891.
By the Court.
TsEAL7 W. B. TORREY, Judge Of Probate.
q. W. MEAD,
Attorney for Administrator.
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ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF Blue
- Earth.-ss. In Probate Court special
Term. May 9th. 1891
In the matter OF the estate of Florence L. Coy,
deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate OF
said deceased being this day granted unto
lanes B. Coy OF said County.
It's Ordered. That all claims and demands OF
all persons against said estate be presented TO
this Court, for examination and allowances, at
the Probate Office in the city of Mankato IN
said county of Blue Earth. on the following
DAYS. VIZ: On Wednesday, the 9th day OF De
cenber, A. d. 1891, at 10 O'Clock a. M. OF said
day.
II is Further Ordered That seven months
from the daUe hereof be allowed to creditors 70
present their claims against said estate, at the
eypiration OF which time all claims not present.
ed to said Court or not proven to It's satls1ac-
ton snail be for ever barred; unless Tor cause
shown further time be allowed.
Ordered further, That notice OF the time ana
place OF the hearing and examination OF SAID
claims and demands shall be given by pubIlca-
zion for three successive weeks prior 20 the Gay
appointed for such examination III the NJ klnKa-
TO Free Press, weekly newspaper printed ana
published at Mankato. IN said County
Dated at the City OF Mankato the 9th day OF
May, A. D. 1891.
By the Court,
TsEAL W. B. T0RREY, Judge OF Probate
g. W. MEAD
Attorney for Administrator
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-05-22
A QUIET AFFAIR.

A very pleasant affair happened at
st. Peter at four o'clock Saturday af-
ternoon, which will be a surprise to
the many friends of the contracting
parties, DR.. E. D. Steel and Miss Mel
lie Andrews. Of this city. These two
worthy young people were united in
marriage at the home Of the brides
aunt, Mrs. DR.. Sweet, by Rev. f. M.
Rule, of this city, at the hour stated.
The wedding was a very quiet affair
and this and the fact that it took
place at St. Peter, was, owing TO the
absence Of the father Of the bride, G..
W. Andrews. and the illness Of the
groom's father. The affair might not
have become known to-day had not a
Mankato gentleman observed the doc
tor and minister alight from the train
at St. Peter, Saturday afternoon, and
enter a private carriage with the
brides uncle. Putting this and that
together, he concluded that some
thing must be in the wind. A little
Investigation by a FREE PRESS re-
porter proves such to have been the
case.
DR.. Steel is an intelligent and sue
cessful young physician, and is asso-
ciated in business with DR.. J. W. An
drews. an uncle of the bride. His
family resides in Belgrade. He is a
Normal graduate, and has a COM
plete medical education. His bride is
a very estimable young lady, highly
accomplished, and possessed of large
circle Of friends. She has long been
a favorite in the musical circles Of the
city.
DR.. and Mrs. Steel returned Monday
ternoon. and have taken up their resi-
dence in Mr.. Paddock's house on Cher
~ street.
The FREE PRESS extends its best
wishes to them. in common with their
many other friends.
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There is more caDarrh in this sec
ton of the country than all other dis
eases put together. and until the last
few years was supposed, TO be incura-
Bile. For a great many years doctors
pronounced it a local disease, and pre-
scribed local remedies, and by con-
sfantly failing to cure with local
treatment pronounced 1t Incurable.
Science has proven caDarrh TO be a
constitutional disease, and therefore
requires constitutional treatment.
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
#. j. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, is
the only constitutional cure on Ihe
marker, II is taken internally in dos
es from 10 drops to teaspoonful. 1t
acts directly upon the blood, and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. They Of
fer 500 for any case it fails to cure.
Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address E. J. CHENEY q 90.
Toledo, Ohio.
ESOld by druggists. 75c.
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Farmers, if you want the best Self
Binders and Mowers in the market,
buy the d. NJ. Osborne & Co. goods
Of J. @. Roller, their agent at Manka-
20. This firm has purchased very
large warehouse, having a general
agency here. distribute all their ma
chimes from here to all outside points,
with large stock of extras on hand.
1t Is the best constructed all steel
Binder and Mower in the field.
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MARE AND COLT LOST.

Strayed from my premises on FRI
day. May 18th, a chestnut mare about
5 years old, and bay year-old mare
colt. white stripe in face. Finder will
be rewarded by returning same or CIV
ing information leading to their re-
cOvery. GEO. POND
d&wlt Mankato, MINI.
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For Sale.

a span Of half-blood Norman Mares.
four ana five years DID,
Also, two Young full blood Durham
Bulls
The above stock for sale at a bargain.
I. e. PEART,
Z. Y. Box 8O2. Mankato, MINI.
32t
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MONEY TO LOAN on improved farm
payments. g. w. MEAD,
Room 2l6 Investment Building.
46tf Mankato, MINI.
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Healthful Diet

Puck: How do you like your new
boarding house? Is the table nice?'
well, there is never anything put
on it that would take away your ap-
petite.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-05-22

j. q. Roller has the best corn cultiva-
tors, Budlong Disk Harrows, and
Breaking Plows in the market. Go
and see for yourself. 4St2
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In calling for the abnve letters please say lad
vertsed" and date OF this list. Letters remain
ing unclaimed at the expiration OF 15 DAYS from
this date will be sent to the Dead Letter Office
W. W. P. MCCONNELL, 2 M
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Buy the D. NJ. Osborn & Go. Jr-
Binder and Mower.
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Castoria.

"Castoria is an excellent medicine for chill
dren. Mothers have repeatedly told me of its
good effect upon their children
Dr. G. G. OsGooD,
Lowell, Mass.
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.
The following is list of unclaimed
letters for week ending May Is, 1891.

Andrews, Lilly Krussett Ella
Affolter Emil lKlingel Jos
Carroll, George IOvelir, Rina
DaZer, HATTIE Reming Frank
Derby, as SeverSOn. Martha
Fraser, Earl sill, Mrs U
Hogen, Berthe Tarnd, Andrew Z
Hughes il SHE SIS Tonner. Geo
Jones, Miss Eliza j WhitcOmb, Mrs A
Johnson, Charles Yall, Vim
Kelly. John
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Company, u Murray Street, New York City.
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Attorney for Administrator.
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Attorney for administrator.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15
NOTICE.
To all whom II may concern :

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO ANY AND
al claimants Of any lots or parcels Of
land ia the Townsite Of Iona, In the county of
bingham, State of Idaho. comprising the south
east 4. section No. l. township No. 2 north
OF range - east, Boise Meridian. thar they are
required 20 tile In the Office of the Probate
Judge OF said county of Bingham. within sixty
days from the date hereof a statement in
writing. as required by section 4. Of an ACT
entitled An Act 10 provide for the disposal
81 lands entered as ToAneites." under the
Acts OF Congress, page Gas Revised Laws of
Idaho. which section IL in words as follows
Every person, association or COMPANY claim.
Ing 10 be entitled TO such lands, or any lot
block, share, or parcel thereof shall within
sixty days after the nnsf publication of such
notice. IN person or by his duly authorized
agent or attorney. elgn statement in writing
Containing an accurate description OF the
particular parcel or parts in which he claims
20 have an interest, and the specific right in
tetnst or estate therein. which he claims to be
entitled 10 receive, also q brief statement OF
the facts upon which such. right, interest or
estate depends for Its validity, and deliver the
same 10 or into the Office Of such corporate
authorities or Judges and all persons failing
90 sign and deliver such statement within the
time specified in this section. shall as against
any claimant be forever haired the right of
claiming or recovering such lands Or any In
terest therein, in any court OF law or equity I"
FRED s. STEVENS,
Probate Judge of bingham Co. Idaho
BEANk krNKEL, Attorneys.
Dated July 18th, lssl.
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15
The New Discovery.

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a bottle at once and give it fair trial
1t is guaranteed every time, or money
refunded, Trial Bottle free At Behle
\ Sons Drugstore,
Idaho news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1887-1891, 1891-08-15
Billiards. snow Imminent.

This invaluable remedy is one that
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Frosted Feet and Ears, Sore Throat
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Stiff Joints aud contracted muscles
after all other remedies have failed.
Those who have been crippIes for
years have used Billiards. Snow Lini.
ment and thrown away their crutches
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II will cure you. Price so cents. Behle
& Son Agents.