The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-03-20

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wife and seven children, two of whom
have attained the years of maturity.
From Wednesdays Daily.)
Politics are warming up, with the
warmer weather.
"A marriage license was issued yes
terday to L. B. Owen and Annie G.
Burrows, of this county.
Unless the whilom Industrious hen
gets to work pretty soon Easter eggs
will be at greater premium than
Easter bonnetS.
Tits stated that w. H. Wilson has
purchased the Pierce property, on
State street, for $1,7OO. The price
paid is very reasonable.
Walter L. Jones, formerly of this
city, but lately of St. Paul, will open
an insurance Office in the city, going
into partnership with St. Paul young
man.
We understand that Mr.. Salisbury
has purchased Geo. M. Rays residence,
on State street. The consideration is
not stated. 1t is an excellent piece of
property.
Edward Kenard was disorderly in
the Nicollet House last night, and as
consequence was fined $1O.65 by
Judge Porter this morning. Not being
able to pay it, he was sent to jail for
fifteen days.
The work of tearing out the front
of Stephen Lamm's three story stone
block, in block IA, has begun, and a
couple of months will witness decid-
ed change for the better in the APP
pearance of that portion of the street.
Another location for the public
building will be entered in the con-
test. 1t is the Minneopa House pro-
perty, owned by Mr.. Pelton, of Bel
grade. 1t would make satisfactory
location, if chosen.
W. S. Howe, we are informed, has
purchased the property on Lincoln
street, owned by VIM. Jones, ex-coun-
ty treasurer, for 81, 900. 1t includes a
good brick house, and is altogether a
very desirable place, and cheap for the
money
There is considerable activity in
residence property, and there is good
likelihood that prices will soon rise.
Those desiring to secure residence
cannot afford to wait, or they may
find prices considerably advanced over
what they expected. There is no bet
ter investment than good residence
property in Mankato.
The Pioneer Press says that p. A.
Larson, an expert dry goods man, who
was formerly with S. e. Olson & Co.,
but who is now engaged in business at
Lake Crystal, Mimi, is one of the
! three gentlemen who will adjust the
loss by the Rees clothing store fire in
Minneapolis.
Morris B. Dolson ST., of this city,
was yesterday adjudged insane and
was ordered taken to the ST. Peter
hospital. Some years ago he suffered
sunstroke and since then he has been
in the asylum, but was discharged a
year ago. He imagines that he has
large farms that need his attention,
and had to be closely watched, for fear
that he may wander away.
-"Order of the Iron Cross" an or
ganization founded upon the princi-
pies of fraternal fellowship, with mu-
tual insurance. as it's objective feature,
has just been incorporated under the
laws of Minnesota. Mankato will be
state headquarters of the order, and
arrangements are about completed for
the beginning Of active operations.
The incorporators are: A. T. Foster,
f. M. Rule, Byron Hughes, w. L.
Comstock, HI. w. Brown, DIR. w. ia
CODY, ]. w. Vanderworker, G. III. Rich
ert, III. L. Bulls
The entertainment at the opera
house last night was well attended,
hardly vacant seat being found in
the entire house. The program was
opened by an address by Rev. Father
McCabe, of ST. Peter, who spoke elo-
quently of Irish history, and particu-
larly the time of ST. Patrick. The
sparkling play, kathleen Mavour-
men," was then put on, the cast of
characters being made up of home
talent. Throughout, the actors showed
the most careful training, and it was