The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-01-09
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at kasota, should be given front seat
in heaven. He takes dozen or more
newspapers, and he has paid for full
year in advance on every one OF them.
The FREE Press is on his list.
Mrs. Eliza Martin was buried from
the residence on Willard St., this fore
noon, the G. A. r. post, of which Mr..
Martin is a member, had charge of the
services, and lev. F. M. Rule preached
the sermon.
The members Of St. Johns Episco-
pal church presented Miss Lizzie Spar
row with a gold watch and chain Mon
day evening, in recognition Of her SER
vices in the choir, which have extended
over number of years. 1t was a well
deserved token of the affection in which
she is held by the donors.
The inventory of the stock of Vahle
& Westhotf will be completed to-day.
Sheriff Geddes states that it will foot up
to about the amount which 1t was ex-
pected TO, about $4,000. There are no
new developments. An agent for an
eastern creditor has arrived in the city.
1t is said to be the purpose of some of
the creditors to try to render void the
executions secured by the Citizens Ma
tional bank and j. G. Thro.
The examination of Alba Lamp, Cd
the charge of stealing horse from a
butcher at Mapleton, named Allen, oc-
Cured in the municipal court yester-
day, and resulted il the discharge of
the boy, and his exoneration. The diff
ficulty originated in trade, the boy ex-
changing the horse for a watch. He
thought that Allen had not carried out
the bargain as agreed, and 80 took the
horse. The horse is to be. returned to
Allen, and Lamp will retain the watch
and saddle and bride.
The Supreme Court has han led
down the following decision, in the
Bowen-Collins assault case:
State of Minnesota, respondent, VS..
Thomas +. Bowen, appellant. Sylla-
bus:
A justice of the peace has jurisdiction
TO make warrant in a criminal pro-
ceeding returnable in city ward adjoin-
Ing that for which he was elected, and
to there proceed to judgment. Such
jud Lment even though erroneous will
su-,ain a plea of former conviction.
TIE order sustaining the demurrer is
reversed DICKINSON j.
B ne Earth county Jared very well
at the State Alliance meeting, so far as
representation on committees was con-
cerned. Gen. Baker was appointed
chairman of the committee on resolu-
tons, and F. M. Currier a member Of
that committee; John Diamond a mem
Der Of the Committee on agricultural col
kege; and Lysander Cook on the COM
mittee on produce and transportation.
Baker was defeated for state lecturer by
Eva Mcdonald, by vote of 1876 30 209;
Diamond was showed under for treas~
urer by Bjorge, by 1923 to 24S.
Rev. and Mrs. Barbour gave very
pleasant reception to the members OF
the Presbyterian congregation and
friends last evening, commencing at six
O'Clock. A large number availed them
selves of the opportunity to be present,
and the evening was spent very enjoy
ably in social converse, and delightful re-
freshments were served. A happy fea-
ture of the occasion was the presenta-
ton to the host and hostess by the lad
les of the congregation of cherry cabi-
net and an upholstered rocker, Both
are very pretty pieces of furniture.
The gift was thoroughly appreciated by
the recipients, Mr.. Barbour responding
pleasantly to the words of presentation.
The guests left with the hope that they
may be privileged to attend many more
such affairs in the future.
-One of the most brilliant social af-
fairs which ever took place at our Sis er
city of st. Peter, was that given under
the auspices of the Knights of Pythias
order Wednesday night. 1t was the first
annual bail and banquet attempted by
the members, and it was on grand
scale. The Shakopee orchestra of st.
Paul furnished the music and like every
other feature of the entertainment it
was excellent and above criticism
most tempting spread was served and
partaken of by the guests in the armory,
rear of the ball room, and right royal
feast it was. st. Peter can truly boast
of more handsome young ladies, more
entertaining married ladies and more
hospitable, gallant young gentlemen
than any city of It's size in Minnesota,
and that is saying a good deal without
stretching the truth. While there was
good attendance (about 60 couples),
the inclement weather prevented many
from attending, and it was pity twas
SO. The Knights of st. Peter haye rea-
son for rongratulation over the success
of their initial celebration.
LAKE Crystal Union: Last Monday
morning about $50 nightwatch Peter
son took in charge woman who came
walking into town from the east on the
railroad track, with but a slight covering
for her head and without wraps of any
sort nor over-shoes. She proved to be
a demented mortal who had escaped