The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-09-16
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The ProhibitionistS are to call a
county nominating convention in a
few days.
M. Windmiller took third premi-
um at the state fair on greenhouse
display.
"A complete line of fall and winter
underwear. The greatest bargains
ever offered in this line. Model Cloth
ing and Shoe House, Mankato. 37t2d1w
Mrs. Daniel Bowen is very sick
and her friends are somewhat alarm
ed. 1t is hoped that her strong con-
stitution will pull her through.
Bishop Whipple will hold confirm
alton services at the St. Johns Epis-
copal church Friday evening, Sept. %.
1t has been several years since the
Bishop visited Mankato.
Having purchased our fall stock
of hats directly from manufacturers
we can sell them to you at wholesale
prices. Model Clothing and Shoe
House, Mankato, Mimi. 37t2d1w
The supper given by the ladies of
the Swedish Lutheran church last
Friday and Saturday evenings, at the
church parlors, was success in every
particular The proceeds amounted
to $500.
The candidates on the Republi-
can county ticket held a meeting at
c. L. Benedict's Office Tuesday
to agree on county committee to
recommend to w. N. Plymat, chair
man of the late county convention.
james Snyder, who halls from
GAINESVILLE, was up before Judge Por-
ter Tuesday morning on the charge of
drunkenness. He pleaded guilty but
sentence was suspended and he was
ordered out of the city.
j. G. Hanson suffered an injury to
his foot Monday.eYening. His horse ran
away and in some way it's hind foot
became caught in the spokes. In lib
Grating it, the horse stepped upon his
foot injuriDg it.
1t is matter of general remark
that the foliage was never more per-
feet at this time of year. Few, if any,
leaves have fallen, and are of a
rich, dark green. Grass is luxurient
and never looked finer in June. Pas
turage will probably be unusually
good this fall.
The lawn of the court yard at
tracts much attention. 1t is main
tanned in splendid condition, and
makes the court house square a park.
The hideous building used as a jail is
the only eyesore, and the county COM
missioners should take early steps to
have that structure rebuilt.
DR.. B. d. Collins, president of the
st. Peter board of health, will recon-
mend to the council of that city
thorough cleaning up of the city, and
If need be at the expense of the city.
He thinks that every alley and back
yard should be removed of it's rubbish.
Mankato should do the same.
The postoffice department has de-
cided to put in private letter boxes
wherever person desires, in cities
having free delivery. Postmaster Nc
Cornell has written to the depart
ment to acertain the details in it's
reference to Mankato. Such SER
vice would be great convenience.
Rev. Bergstrom's horse became
frightened at an engine in the Omaha
yards Monday evening and took run
down the street at lively pace. The
horse was gotten under control before
any damage was done, though not be-
fore Mr.. Bergstrom' hat parted COM
pany with him.
in the municipal court Tuesday
the civil suit of Pond, Jorgensen
& Monks VS.. Erickson q Nelson was
tried. 1t was an action garniSheeing
from paying the defendants S19l mon
cy uuC UuC LII Ill. uC 1dDU6I
appearance, and the plaintiffs secured
Judgment for the amount of their
claim, 1888.
Agent F. J. Clemans, of the Mil
waukee, has received instructions
from headquarters, in the shape of
circular, directing him in case of the
arrival of immigrants to hold them
and notify the health officer. Con-
ductors are to report to headquarters
and to the agents any cases of contag-
ious diseases developing on board the
trains, and the agents are to have
health officers on hand at the depots
ready to see the sick persons. The
road intends to cooperate with the
health authorities in the prevention
of the spread of contagious diseases.
One of the rooms in The Saul
paugh was the scene of a little in
cident somewhat out of the ordinary
Monday. 1t appears that trav-
cling man engaged room there and
after he had gone up to it respecta-
BILE appearing young woman, who is
said to belong to dramatic company,