The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-07-08
MANKATo FREE PRESS,
HOME JOTTINGS.

for grain and corn.
The preliminary test OF the new
electric light plant at ST. Peter was
very satisfactory.
In his address at Decoria Mon
day, Mr.. Buck made point in favor
of good roads.
The Omaha road has put it's de-
tectives upon the attempted express
robbery case.
Marvin e. G. Bertelson's Is
months old child living in Rapidan,
died Friday.
The old I'd Minnesota Infantry
will hold its annual reunion at ST.
Peter Sept. 16 and II.
Miss Stone, who was injured at
the races at Decoria Monday was not
seriously hurt. One or two ribs were
broken.
Mrs. D. r. Kennedy and daughter
have removed from st. Peter to this
city. The latter has position in the
Moorhead schools.
"A pleasant picnic party spent the
Fourth at E. R. Volk's grounds, Lake
Washington, enjoying the beauties of
nature and the cool breeze from the
lake.
The Phoenix Cure Co. have moved
from Union block to the rooms over
the cigar factory in the Klein block on
Jackson street, and have very pleas
ant rooms.
st. Peter complains that LIE Sueur
has habit of Complying her tramps
into that city. ST. Peter should get
stone pile and a few hammers and
it would have no further trouble.
w. S. Taylor has received letter
from his son, George, whose where
abouts have been unknown for the
past year or two. He is an acrobat
with Barnum's circus and is doing
well.
Prof. j. t. McCleany received a
telegram Saturday night from Lac
Qui Parle county stating that six of
the eight delegates elected to the con-
gressional convention from that cOun-
ty were for him as the Republican
candidate for congress.
The house of John Morrell, engi-
neer at the big mill, who resides in
West Mankato, was broken into be-
tween seven and eight o'clock Monday
evening, and coat and vest stolen
The thief pried open the cellar win
dow.
Miss Ayers has resigned her posi-
tion as principal of the High school, a
position which she has held for many
years with credit to herself and to- the
school. 1t will be difficult to secure
a successor in every way as capable as
is Miss Ayers.
1t is reported that Geo. W. Scher-
er will be a candidate for county
superintendent of schools before the
Republican county convention. Mr..
Scherer is Normal graduate, an ex-
perienced teacher, and has the requis-
its to make an'excellent school officer.
If nominated, his election will be a
foregone conclusion.
"A recent and handy invention has
been placed in the dispatcher's Office
at the Omaha depot. 1t is an electric
call bell which is attached to the
wires, and in case the dispatcher is
out or does not reply at once, by CIV
ing a combination the bell can be rung
like an alarm clock. These bells are
also in the offices at Minneopa and St.
Paul. They are very handy, and it is
indeed curious invention.
The Gun Club held a tournament
at the fair grounds Monday. A
number of spectators were present.
The score was as follows: Albert
Bierbauer 9, Geo. B. Owen I, A. H.
Beebe, I, A. D. Beach l. Burt Glenn
ents 2, West Fuller 6, VIM. Davis 9,
Geo. Menke 3, John Lulsdorf s, Chas.
Crouch g. John Hupp7. The club
is now in very healthy condition,
having sixteen active members. At
the last club contest the gold badge
was won by A. Bierbauer, who shot
in splendid form.
"A gentleman who visited Maple
wood Park, where the Waseca Assem-
bly, is held, Tuesday, reports the
grounds more beautiful than ever be-
fore. The trees have been trimmed,
underbrush cut out, the grass is be-
ing moved, the grounds raked, and
everything arranged for the coming
Assembly which opens one week from
to-day. Some people are already in
their cottages enjoying the cool shade,
lakes breezes, gorgeous sunsets, and
waiting for the feast of reason, flow
of soul and service of song which are
on the program for the next two
weeks.
We are very sorry to state that
VIM. Lilly who has been connected