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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-11-13
From Tuesday Dailyi.

Within the past few days more
than 5000 worth of property in and
around the city, has changed hands,
and mostly for cash.
Preparations are being made for
the opening of dry goods and cloak
house, next to KruSe brothers, by a
st. Paul firm. They intend to open
about Dec. 1st.
-The case Of The State VS. Fred Pope
was brought before Judge Por-
ter recently, and dismissed 1t now
appears that Fred Pope admits he
killed three hogs belonging to D. 2.
Davis, but has settled with the GEN
tleman for the swine.
An Amboy correspondent of the
9th, says: ''The old reliable hard
ware firm of Capen s. Co. have sold out
to Geo. Wilder and Albert Russell, of
Ceresco, this county. The new firm
take possession to-day. VIM. Barnard,
of Mankato is here visiting old friends
and neighbors.
-Messrs. Clements & Hoerr have sue
| ceeded in purchasing the old WOODEN
mill, for several thousand dollars
\ wv lCu ny SutbSs IlOOC. duu "A
| LIST will move into their new quarters
They will begin extensive alterations
in few days, as they intend to put
in machine for refrigeration, said tt
be the finest one in Minnesota. The
capacity in their new quarters viii
permit the storage of more than 20,
900 cases of eggs
The railroad commissioners who
were to have held hearing thi
morning at ten o'clock, at the Cit,
Hall, to listen to the complaints
against the railroads for discrimina
tions in freight rates in this county
postponed the same until Tuesday
| December 8th, in Difference to thu
wishes of Gen j, III. Howe, solicito
general OF the Omaha system, wht
had planned trip to the South OF
account of his health.
Officer Mcdonald had his hands
full of business last night. A mar
and very pretty young woman, wht
claims to be married, decided to max,
a tour of the saloons and from all &C
counts they had high old time of it
Their conduct was of such a charac
ter, as to cause an officer to arreS
them. While he was on, their trai
they entered certain saloon and be
fore Mcdonald could gain an entranc,
the key was turned in the lock. Tn,
officer demanded admittance, but be
fore the door was opened the would
be-sports were permitted to escape
through the rear entrance. As Quicl
as flash Officer Mcdonald ran to the
rear of the store, and gave chase tt
the man, who claims Iowa as his home
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-11-13
w G, Davis, of Lake CRYSTAL. has

w. G. Davis, of Lake Crystal, has
purchased one the popular Bush s
Gerts Pianos of Geo. b. Owen.
in the case Of Fred Mclean VS.
O., st. p, M. &Omaha railroad, Judge
Severance has. on motion of the de.
PENDANTS. granted an order for new
trial
All those who trade s25 worth at
the Model Clothing House get one
years subscription to the FREE Press
free. If
The ladies of the Presbyterian
church will hold a fair and supper
next Wednesday evening, Nov, 18th.
James Starlight, of Garden City,
has also supplied his home with a
Standard Estey from Geo. B. Owen.
The threshing machines are begin
ming to get into winter quarters. We
noticed at least a half dozen during
the past twenty-four hours.
Mr.. Joseph Peterson, of Lincoln,
put in last week one of the finest Estey
organs ever shipped here. Containing
pipe top and pine cabinet work. Mr..
p. is musician and a Judge of good
thing when he sees it.
The |. O. G. T. of the Bird district
will hold their district meeting in the
/. 0. G. t. hall of this place, next
Tuesday and Wednesday. On We'd
nesday evening an open meeting will
be held to which all are cordially in
vited.
Mr.. Elof Bejerton, of Madelia,
also August Gregor of same place
have purchased standard Esteyorgans.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-11-13

and after an exciting run, caught him.
ran up one Of the alleys. She was
found about midnight and arrested.
This morning at $3.50 O'Clock. the
couple appeared before Judge Porter
and plead guilty to the charge of dis
orderly conduct, and were each fined
S13.65. The amount Of the fines not
being forthcoming, both prisoners
were taken to the county jail for
twenty days. We learn this afternoon
that Officer Daniels performed service
in the above case and materially aid
ed Mcdonald.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-11-13
From MONDAYS Daily.

An extension is being made to the
Art department of the Fibre works,
by adding about p feet, to the wing
new being used for that purpose.
Victor Weigart, who was arrested a
lew days ago, on the charge of petit
larceny, was brought before Judge
Porter this morning, and on motion
of the county attorney was discharg-
ed.
During the meeting of the Board
of Trade this morning, John n. Hall,
Esq, made this remark, which is a
credit to the people of this city:
S'.There is not town or city in the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-11-13

Northwest, that has so many homes
free of mortgages, as right here in
Mankato."
The marriage of Mr.. Martin Ma
loney and Miss Agnes Whalen was
solemniZed this morning at O'Clock,
in st. Johns Catholic church, Rev.
Father Prior, officiating. The groom
is an engineer on the Omaha railroad.
Mrs. Maloney, is the niece of Patrick
Jordan, foreman at the Cement works,
and is well thought of by those who
friends go with them on their life
trip.
The following in the report Of the
County Auditor to the County Trea-
Surer for the month of Octnher 1901
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-11-13
From Fridays Daily.


w. I'll. Allen, for the past six years
with G. I'll. Austin & Son, desires to
inform his friends that he has accept
ed position with Louis Janda, at
whose store he will be pleased to serve
them with anything in the line of
foot wear. ltd&W
Under the excellent management
of Prof. Erode, Choral society of
about 40 voices was organized last
Tuesday night, in Stems hall, for the
purpose OF teaching reading music by
note. When they have advanced
enough, it is the intention of the
society to take up the Cantata, the
song of Victory" by Hilliar, and
also three or four short choruses, and
some time in January all Mankato
viii be on tip toe of excitement to
listen to the public rendition. 1t
would seem that the churches ought to
favor the scheme of choral society,
for they are apt to be benefited more
than any other people.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-11-13
From Thursdays Daily.

School furniture, maps globes,
blackboards, etc. Write for prices to
j. p. Read, Mankato. sep11-jan1
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-11-13
Government Chemists Certify:

"The Royal Baking Powder composed pure
ingredients does contain either alum phophates
other injurious substances. EDWARD 6. LOVE- PHI D."
Royal Baking Powder undoubtedly purest
reliable baking powder offered to the public.
HENRY A. MorT NJ D, PHDn
"The Royal Baking Powder put quality and highest
strength any baking powder of which have knowledge
"WN. McNURTRIE PA. d."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-11-13

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria
When she had Children, she gave them Castoris
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-11-13
ROYAL
Best Baking Powder
The Official Government Reports:

The United States Government after elaborate tests
reports the ROYAL BAKING POWDER be of greater leav
ening strength than any other. Bulletin 10, Ag:
DEP, +. 599)
The Canadian Official Tests, recently made, show
the ROYAL BAKING POWDER highest of all in leavenng
strength. Bulletin 10, +. 1o, Inland Rev. Deb)
In practical use therefore, the ROYAL BAKING POWDER
goes further, makes purer and perfect food than
any other.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-10-10
MRS. GRAHAM'B
FACE BLEACH

Cures the worst cases of Freckles. Sunburn
sallowness, Motn patches, Pimplss and all skin
blemishes. Price S1.5O. Harmless and ef-
fective. No sample can be sent. Lady Agents
wanted.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-10-10

me lay the package, which she had let
fall when she tainted. It was opened
and saw that it contained a sample Of
purple ribbon and no writing Of any kind
whatever; evidently it could have had
nothing to do with her faintness, which
supposed was caused by the heat Of the
day.
It was a bore anyhow, and ! hated
scenes. Why could she not have tainted
q little later, and have given me chance
to have got out Of the way2 Most Of the
people who saw it, l suppose, thought
had something to do with 1t, and If !
stayed here much longer should make
q fool of myself. ] accordingly moved
of to another part of the store; but be-
fore could get to the street was met
by several Of my lady friends. who
seemed much amused to see me In Jor-
dan 6 Marsh's. Twas glad they had not
seen the little episode; ! should never
have heard the last Of it. My little con-
versation with these ladies, however,
took up some time, and when ! reached
the main entrance was annoyed to find
that the girl who had tainted was just
being helped into q cab. followed
her out Of the store, saw her put into the
carriage and heard the driver directed to
q house in q poor but respectable part Of
South Boston.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-10-10

As to quickness Of repartee. Several
ladies were sitting together the other
day when one Of them began to rail at
the unequal distribution Of the favors Of
nature. "There." she said. sis Mrs. =,
with no end Of money and a beautiful
voice that would be q fortune to q poor
girl. She never sings, and does not even
keep mp her practice. Why cannot her
larynx be transferred to my mAidy
"That would be impossible" said one
Of the others present. who evidently
knew something about sewing machines;
"you can never make u Singer out Of o
Domestic. "-Detroit Free PresA
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-10-10

Board by the Day, Week or Month
at Popular Prices.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-10-10
she had tdtnted

Most men regard five o'clock teas as
an unmitigated nuisance, and class them.
together with house cleanings. shopping
tours and sewing circles as necessary
evils imposed by society and dear to the
hearts Of women. Ono cause OF this
feeling may arise from the fact that here.
II nowhere else, the lord Of creation Ia
put In the background. and Is Of no use
whatever. except to fill up pauses in con-
versation and throw into bolder relief
by his plain attire the more striking COS
tunes Of the fair sex This tea drinking,
moreover, seems to many men useless
waste Of time, because it 10 Of no prac-
tical value in the sight Of the world.
Let Il be understood once for all, then.
that TO give successful five o'clock tea re-
9uires great talent and Is an art acquired
By few. implying as 1t does the ability
to get Just the right people together
and to let them eat, drink and be merry
At the time when the majority Of man
hind wishes to be doing something else.
Mra &. as Ii well known in Cam
bridge. Possesses this talent In marked
degree, and happy is he who is favored
with one of her invitations. l, myself,
never fail to attend. and from the crowds
that throng her parlors l do not think
that am any exception to the general
Sule. l do not know whether it is the
pleasant people you always meet there,
or the beauty Of the house, or the de-
hcious waters you are treated to, or the
sggshell cups out Of which you sip your
chocolate; or last, but by no means least,
the grace Of the hostess herself: but it Is
charming and soothing and restful, and
you 60 away feeling that you have spent
very delightful half hour. l, indeed,
have good reason to remember one Of
these teas at least, for 1t was there first
met Miss Ormsby.
She impressed me rs soon as saw her,
for she combined qualities unusual in o
woman. Tall and slender. with golden
brown hair and fair skin Just tinged
here and there with q suspicion OF the
brunette. she presented externally the
appearance Of . woman easily moved and
easily Influenced When you heard her
talk you changed your opinion, for you
knew that she meant what she said.
Miss Ormsby never said. ii think such Q
thing 10 so;" IL was always. II know It IL
%" and this was . key TO her whole
chA1Aetar, Like PLATE. her motto Waa-
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-10-10


had scarcely noticed the girl when !
gave her the ribbon, but as she left the
store looked at her more closely and
saw that she was singularly refined for
her position, besides being remarkably
handsome. determined TO follow her
and find out something about her II
could. Waiting, therefore, till she was
well out of sight called q cab and or
dered the driver to take me to the street
In which she lived. soon stood before
the house; it was very plain and unpre-
tentious, being built Of red brick, with
green blinds. and having q door In the
center. Within the door q very unattract-
i've servant girl was scrubbing the floor
Of the little hall. made mp my mind
that this must be cheap boarding house
and determined to interrogate the girl
concerning the dodgers.
"Does Miss Mason live here7'' asked;
had learned her name at the store.
"Yes," returned shs snappishly.
whats that to your
Nothing in particular" replied. o
little disconnected at this unexpected
question. ''She was taken i'll at the store
and fear may have been the cause Of
It ! only wished to inquire how she
WAS"
"Oh, I reckon she's all right" replied
ahe of the scrubbing brush, and returned
once more to her task, which my CUES
ton had interrupted.
"ls she at homer
"No; she just went out. Did yer want
to see herT'
But l thought she was illr' I said,
surprised at this piece of information.
"Not much, ! guess; she amt been
gone more'n q minute"
Ibid she say where she was goingr
"Yes; Maiden. That's where her
folks used to live. She said she wouldn't
be back tonight"
Evidently l could 6nd out nothing
more from this source. and ! was just
about to turn away when gentleman
brushed by me up the steps and started
to 60 into the house.
recognized him as Frank Holden,
whom hsd met several times in Boston
and Cambridge society. In his hurry he
had not recognized me, and l was about
to pass out when his conversation caused
me to stop. AS he went by the girl she
caught him by his coat and said. "It
amt any use goin' in, Mr.. Holden. she
amt there"
"Whatl isn't Miss Mason at homer
mo, l guess she's got tired OF waiting
for you, you amt been here in so long:'
this last remark with coarse laugh.
"Oh, come, Lizzie, my good girl. hs
replied, "rve been busy, and could NOT
help it. l think will wait. however
she may be back soon"
~ guess she won't"
II think she will But tell me, Lizzie.
Is she wellY'
"No, she amt She came home from
the store this morning sick"
"Sicki" he exclaimed, and started vio-
lently.
Eyes, had o fainting turn; she cried.
and
Ihad been standing by all this time.
wondering how the deuce the fashion
able Frank Holden knewanything AhOus
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1891-10-10
August.
Flower

Mr.. Lorenzo F. Sleeper is very
well known to the citizens of Apple
ton, Me-, and neighborhood- He
says: Eight years ago Twas taken
sick, and suffered as no one but a
"dyspeptic can. I then began tax
"ing August Flower. At that time
~ was a great sufferer. Every
"thing ate distressed me so that /
chad to throw it up. Then in q
few moments that horrid distress
"would come on and I would have
"to eat and suffer
For that "again. I took a
rs little of your med
Horrio "icine, and feltmuch
Stomach "better, and after
taking a little more
Feeling. August Flower my
Dyspepsia disap-
"peared, and since that time I
"have never had the first sign of it.
"I can eat anything without the
"least fear of distress. l wish all
"that are afflicted with that terrible
"disease or the troubles caused by
cit would try August Flower, as I
Fam satisfied there is no medicine
"equal to it." o
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-31
virginia to the Front.

Mr.. George W. Morriss. Of this city, has 70
Gently invented and patented an appliance
known as the Railroad and Boat Rejecting
Device. - which promises 10 be Of the greatest
advantage to railroad and steamboat men.
The inventor claims for IT, and his claims
seem 10 be well founded. that with il all acci-
dents resulting from the breaking of q train.
or from being telescoped by another train ap-
proaching from the rear will be avoided. By
It's use many lives an1 much valuable property
will be annually saved.
Messrs. George ID. Peasants 4 Son. il04)i
Main street. are organizing joint stock com.
pany for the development and manufacture OF
this useful and necessary device. and they in
vite the attention of investors and Others TO
the merits of the instrument. II can be seen
al their Office. and they will take pleasure in
showing it TO any one who may feel an in
terest in IT, The article is very simple In con.
struction. and il seems impossible that all
railroad companies, when they examine into
It's merits, will be long without full equip
ment for their roads
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-31
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
In Reference to the Chamber of Commerce
Building.

A circular signed r. A. Dunlop, secretary Of
the Chamber of Commerce, and dated March
9Oth, has been issued and sent out TO men,
bers. Il explains itself and reads as follows
Dear Sir.-As some Of the subscribers do
not appear 70 fully understand what use IL
being made of the collections on account OF
subscriptions 10 stock in the Chamber OF
Commerce building beg leave 10 call atten-
ton % the enclosed financial statement. You
will note from this that the whole property
required for the site has been purchased, and
that payments have been made as rapidly as
receipts would admit of-that t37 800 10 OF the
indebtedness exclusive Of expenses and IN
terest. has been discharged and that interest
bearing notes for s22.500 still have 10 DO
met.
Cash in hand from assessment amounts %
S34g3sl. and assessments overdue 70 ri.i10.
If overdue assessments are promptly settled,
and April and May assessments promptly met,
il will enable the committee 10 hquldate half
of the outstanding notes early in April, and
the balance early IN May.
This is the earnest desire of the committee,
as they cannot float the bonds for erecting the
building until the property is entirely clear of
debt. and it is OF the utmost importance
that this should be done and ground broken
at the earliest date possible.
1T is also desirable 10 stop interest on the
notes as our margin is small Under these
circumstances the committee feel assured
that subscribers will duly appreciate the ne
cessity Of paving promptly all overdue and
maturing assessments
REcEIprs.
1891.
March 95.-Assessn'ts collected 70 date si2-6iO 10
Rent collected TO dato....... 6S7 30
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-31
IT. Johns Guild.

There was a brilliant and successful Easter
entertainment held yesterday evening in the
Sunday school Of st. Johns Episcopal church
under the auspices of ST. johns Guild.
The entertainment consisted Of % bazaar,
AID there was a large attendance. who partook
largely of the good things that had been 50
carefully prepared for them. There wero
thirty dozen Easter eggs sold. and there WAS
a great demand for moro, but the supply was
exhausted.
A very important feature of the evening was
doll drill. under the direction os Mrs. p. G..
Lea and Miss Monte Shine. The entertain
meni closed with an auction. from which a
good amount was realized. Tho Guild Uses
this money for the purpose OF clothing poor
children. The president of the Guild IS Mrs.
Susan Reed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-31
Private Masquerade.

The home Of Mr.. J. A. Anderson, No. 22oo
east Broad street. was the scene OF a merry
time last night
A number of young people assembled in
masks to dance away the Easter holiday. Inc
scene was one long 70 be remembered oytnose
AT M O'clock they all unmarked and enjoyed
a splendid feast that had been prepared for
them and in the small hours Of the morning
the Young people separated for their homes
with one resret-that the time had passed SO
quickly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-31
DIR. and MIS-. Curry Coming.

Hon. ]. L. NJ. Curry and wife will reach
this city to-day from Washington. Mrs. Curry
is president of the Aged Women's Home Of
her church and will preside over the Board OF
Managers tomorrow.
Dr. Curry will meet the Richmond College
committees and look after all work dependents
on him as president OF the trustees OK the
college. ~.
The United States Minister from Russia.
His Excellency Charles De Strive. will ac-
company DR. Curry and be the guest OF Mrs,
James Thomas Tonight Mrs; Thomas will
give her distinguished guest dinner. Cover
nor Mckinney and others will be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-31

Right Rev j. j. Keane. rector Of the Catho-
lie University at Washington. ID. C.. and
formerly Bishop Of the Roman Catholic do
COS. of Richmond. arrived IN this city yester-
DIV afternoon ON the fast mail train.
he went direct 10 the Cathedral parsonage.
whore be is the guest Of Bishop Van de
Nvver.
Bishop Keane will leave Richmond to-day
for Norfolk. Va. where hc g0e. to repeat his
sermon recently delivered in Brooklyn. y. l..
ON "rne Future OF the American Citizen
The lecture viii be given Thursday and is
fox the benefit OF ST. Nncent's Hospital.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-31

4 large number Of people visited Sunday
and Yesterday. the beautiful statue in ~.
Mary. German cemetery of the crucihxi0n OF
Christ.
The statue has recently been placed in posi-
tinn. and isuot vet completed tut will be bc-
fore summer This cemetery is on the north
western limits Of the city, between Brook
avenue and the Henrico county road
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-31
GeneraI John.ton's Body.

The committee from Lee Camp met Mayor
Fllvson and Colonel Archer Anderson at tho
formers Office yesterday at noon. and after q
free interchanseof views tine Mayor decided 10
call meeting Of the citizen, on Thursday
evening at o'clock 10 give expression to
public sentiment on the death ~ General
Joseph T.. Johnston. the lamented hero. and
10 take steps 10 secure his remains for inter-
menr here ii possible. The committee repre-
senting go Camp were Messrs. Smith Red
ford. W. z. Smith, Ii. c. Bowery and L. C..
~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-31

A very enjoyable Faster hunt WIS given
bv Master Charles ill. Of 10. north Ninth
street 10 "a number of his little friends ye--
terdav evening between and O'Clock in
the Capitol Square. The entertainment vas
quite q novel one. as the invitations were is
sued on haud-painted eggs and written in
gilt Each guest was favored with hand
some souvenir c0nssun. of q painted cgg
filed with candy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-31

There was very interesting meeting last
nieht at Central Hall Of Rescue Lodge. Good
Tempars Spicy talks were made by K. c.
Traylor W. Z. Smith, W. A. slatoher and l..
Al bedford.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-31

Marriage licenses were issued Yesterday TO
Henry W. Harris and Catherine z. Harlow;
Israel Williams and Martha Woodson lcol-
ored); Urban Ewing caches and Anne Som
eryille Hayes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-03-31
Slightly Better.

Mrs. W. W. Crump is suffering from a
severe attack of apOplexy. aud IL considered
very ill., Her physician, DIR. J. ;. Wexford,
last night said she was slightly better.