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People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16
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-. B. Clifford, of Sumner township.
was down yesterday telling of the I'M
godly methods by which the party of
calamity came it over the g. 0. p. in
that locality on the Sth ult."
The above appeared in the Monitor
Press of Dec. l, '92, and as one of the
judges of the election board of Sum-
ner township will never let such a
base Misrepresentation pass without
notice.
Will say right here that ! have
known j. b. Clifford for Il number of
years and have always regarded him
as an honorable, upright citizen and
do not wish to place the blame where
it does not belong, but if he has in
formed the MonitOr-PreSS man of any
"ungOdly methods resorted to by
the party of calamity" as he pre-
sumeS to call us. we want him to rise
>and explain when. where and in what
way. If not, then the MOnitOr-Press
has simply lied and that is all there is
to it.
The election board was organized as
follows: j. H. Hepperly and f. NJ.
Adams, justices of the peace, S. c.
Bishop, trustee-aS judges-andJ. W.
BOnham, township clerk and H. A.
Freeman, the only Republican there
at the time-as clerks.
1t was the desire Of the Peoples
party and had been so expressed to
have some staunch Republican on the
board to see that fair play was used
and had also sent word to J. B. Gift
ford himself to be present and help us
organize, as we wanted him on the
bosrd. Can the G. 0. p. say they have
always been as liberal as that?
As to there being any "ungOdly
methods" used by the board, | will
refer to H. c. Freeman, Republican
and one of the clerks, and if Mr.. Gift
ford knows of any such methods be-
ing used, he will confer favor on the
board and the people of Sumner town.
ship, by please making them known.
1t is true there were two votes cast
which questioned as to their right
OF voting and do yet. But after adj
ministering the oath, we gave them
the benefit of the doubt and took
their votes, and even then it was a
stand off, for one was Republican
and the other Peoples party.
As to the standing of the judges.
they do not ask for or need any rec
ommendatiOn where they are known.
but lesl some should see the article
referred to who do not
know as to the standing of
the parties, allow me to say that
j. H. Hepperly has been a resident of
Sumner township since 1873 and his
honor and integrity has never been
questioned, no. even by J. B. Clifford
himself, who has lived a near neigh
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16

Dor of bis for some years. +. NJ.
Adams has resided in this township
some twelve or fourteen years; was
elected trustee three years in success
sion by the Republican party and
those who know him best are his best
friends. The two above mentioned
are Christian gentleman, who stand
without reprOach in their respective
localities. While as to the under
signed, | will refer as to my standing
to my neighbOrs of all parties, even
including J. B. Clifford. viii say |
cast my first vote for James G.. Blaine
eight years ago and have voted the
Republican ticket every year until
1890; since then am proud to say l
have cast my lot with the great
Peoples party, but do not question
the honesty of man simply because
we differ politically.
In conclusion will say that the
MOnitOr-PreSs has. as | consider.
made a grave charge against the
judges of the election board of Sum-
ner township and now will they please
tell us of some of the ''ungOdly meth
DDS" or have the honesty to inform
their readers that they were mis-
taken. We don't expect they will do
either Yours for the right,
5. c. BISHOP.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16

South Haven New Era: Just as we
are going to press Geo. W. Smith.
who was under arrest for dispOsing of
mortgaged property, made a bold
break for liberty and escaped, run
ming hegauntlet of a pistol shot from
Joe CrOnkhite, who was guarding
him, and getting lantern smashed
over his head as he dashed madly
through the street on barebacked
horse. A posse started in immediate
pursuit.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16

A large meeting of POpulists at To-
peka passed the following resolution
with reference to the inaugurating
ceremonies:
Resolved, That the recent pOliti-
cal victory was won by the plain peo-
pie Of Kansas, and was a victory
against Mammon monopoly in all its
forms, was in truth but one battle in
the irrepressible conflict between the
people and all that greed. which
finds its most alluring exponent il
fashionable society, with its ostenta-
tiOus display of power to spend money
for trifles while those who earned it
starve. Inaugural ceremonies, carried
on by fashionable society and under
its OStentatiOn Of dress and expense.
would be exceedingly inappropriate
and highly distasteful to all friends of
genuine social and political reform:
and further
Resolved, That the plain people of
Kansas, who elected the new state Of
Ulcers, cannot look but with anx-
iety upon any indication that their
officers have submitted to the allure
mentS Of that fashionable society
which represents all the enemies of
the common people, and based upon
wealth gained by monopoly. cOnsti-
tutes a dangerous lobby about the
Official it may secure in its meshes:
therefore,
Resolved, That we are opposed to
any ball as part of the ceremonies
of Inauguration.
The meeting was presided over BY
DR.. McLallin, editor of the Advocate.
who stated that Gov. Lewelling was
heartilyin favor with the sentiment,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16

With all the government patronage
and millions of dollars of corporation
Doodle, the Republicans were unable
20 carry anything or anybody
70 speak of in the last election, vet
Ehe Monitor pretends to believe that
Is party will win in the next contest.
u is simply deeeiving itself.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16

For the benefit of our hyphenated
triple headed neighbOr, we will state
thatwhen the VOICE said that the
g. o. p. would never make another
contest, We of course meant with the
same leaders, principles, platform and
methods. We stick to it. Time will
vindicate the assertion.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16

Those Republicans who were so
rossly deceived by their party papers
, the last campaign should now read
ipers OF the other side and try and
Itch up with the procession. When
u really know what the principles
ID purposes of the Peoples party are
u will like it and it win do you
scd. You will always remain in ig-
rance II you read only Republican
pers,
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16

Wichita Eagle; There is a report
among the local Alliance politicians
that Jerry Simpson contemplates
moving to Wichita for the purpose of
remaining in the Wichita district in
the event of the state being redistrict-
ed not TO suit him. 1t is said that he
does not desire to remain connected
with the western counties of the pres
ent district for obvious reasons.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16
TEN PAGES.
The County Clerks will hold a meet
ing in Topeka Dec. % and 90.

The monetary conference was a
fake. Now let Uncle Sam proceed to
do as his children wish-give us free
coinage and leave the foreign cousins
to shirt for themselves.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16

BY the way. what has become of
Chester lchabOd LOng?-K. c. Star.
he was here last Friday. We un-
Aaerstand he proposes to turn the
other Il" two years hence and have
it knocked out.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16

That absurd sub-head, Stand I'D
for Kansas, still appears across the
face of the MOnitOr-Press. Its editor
evidently believes that a falsehood
web stuck to is as good as the truth.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16

AS this space not large enough mention the thousands
OF other bargains will say and ALL come at once and
get goods for onea what you pay other Stores have
employed extra help that the public be waited on at
once
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16
Christmas Gifts!

Now the time to buy and if the quality Prices are what Won
want then come and All ask that look
the goods and prices that will take them Won can
elsewhere and buy All ask give chance to show Won the goods
| have bought everything this year Cash. and
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16
MIL 1NERY,
80 l-3 per cent. off Regular Prices on all
Millinery Goods.

Holiday Buyers, this your fortunate chance we have the
goods you want at prices you afford pay Our we'll
assorted stock repete with Novelties and abounds in uv
ing prices and latest styles
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1892-12-16
BLANKETS.

One lot of Blankets former price co. clearing sale price
u pair one lot oheavy GRAY Blankets former price
IS, clearing sale price 4S pair.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following real estate transfers
have been recorded by the Register
Of Deeds during the past week:
VIM Strobel to Chas Graft, n 50
$50 TT lot %, Marsh Bros ad
to Mankato, S16(
Michael ] Ryan to August Mic
Ola, SCI nw4, SC u, los, 25, 1,2O(
Mary NJ Dunlevy to Amanda r
Musser, lot l blk =, Hanna's
ad to Mankato, COZ
August Keller to Joseph L Ste
vens, S4an Sa of II a n!
net mel, sec Is, los, q, II;
Amelie Rebenhorst to Joseph L
Stevens, S e II a NJ ne4 mel
sec Is, los, q, II:
Harriet E Pomeroy to- Thos w
Peart and Leonard A Stone,
part lot 10 26 it lot IL, blk11,
Warren's ad to city Mankata, 1000
John Dolan to John Shanahan,
81 sw4 net sw4, sec 5, 105, %, $500
Elnathan Kendall to Charles
Lewis, lot 10 blk 5, village of
Vernon Center, 4C
Samuel HI Grannis to Sarah E
Lewis, lot 9 blk 5, village of
Vernon, 625
VIM Frisbie Lewis to Chas VOL
fel, set SET, sec %, 107, %, 4OC
MariZa Cole to Darius Bender,
sw cor lot l blk 3, Hunts ad 3
village Lake Crystal, 2OC
Chas Kruger to Mary A Kline,
lots 3 and blk I, Stephens
ad, village of Mapleton, 25(
Mary A Kline to Ira Bishop, lot
8 blk, Stephens ad, village of
Mapleton, II;
L 0 Hunt to Minerva Merri-
man, lot 10 blk s, Hunts ad
No to village Lake Crystal, 1;
Samuel @ Pond to Jas B Swan.
M nw4 and sw4 nw2 nw4 mel,
sec %, 10Y. %, $500
Lyman Babcock ct al to John
G Kimball, set, sec a, 106, %, ]
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
A SMALL POTATO.

The manager of the opera house
showed himself, last night, to be a
very small potato.
Some little time ago the Andrews
Opera Company desiring to show their
appreciation of the kindness shower,
ed upon them during the fearful &C.
cident which befell them, by the
hospitals up north and the people in
this city, which they call their home,
offered to give their time and talents
Sor benefit to Tourtellotte hospital,
OF this city. They acted like true
men and women from the start and
positively refused to accept one cent.
Last nights entertainment and the
immense concourse of people who at
tended the performance went to show
that the public appreciates good
music and stands ready to help in any
good cause. Did w. 0. Forde in any
manner act generous, toward an in
stitution which always stands ready
to assist the sick and disabled?
Not at all. He took 50 per cent of the
receipts and was the only man who
had the face to ask dime. There
would have been no objections from
anybody if he had asked that his ex-,
penses be paid and even small mars
gin added thereto.
1t was about as mucha benefit to the
opera-house manager as it was to the
hospital. The contrast between the
generosity Of the Andrews Opera
Company and that of the grasping
manager is SO great that comment
seems unnecessary.
Tickets were purchased, not for the
purpose of lining the pockets of w.
O. Forde, but to assist in the good
work at Tourtellotte hospital. We
give these facts for the benefit of the
public, that it may know where it's
money went to.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
NOTICE.

For the next 80 days all per.
sons who will pay for the Week.
ly Free Press one year in adj.
vance we will send the Home
Magazine, edited by Mrs John
A. Logan one year for fifteen
cents. All who may be in ar
rears for the Free Press and take
advantage Of this offer by paying
up said arrearages. The above
is one Of the best magazines pub
lished and everybody should
take. advantage of. this offer at
once. Sample copies can be
seen at this office.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
WE'LL DONE.

Seldom does such representative
audience assemble at the opera house
to listen to an opera or witnes a play
as was there last night to listen to
the rendition of "Fradiayolo," as in
terpreted by the Andrews Opera Com
pany. The house was crowded and
there were two reasons for it, one be-
ing to see the Andrews boys and their
company start on the road again and
the other to help the trustees OF
Tourtellotte hospital in their endeavor
to make comfortable every patient
brought within the portals Of that
most excellent institution. The An
drews Opera Company showed a COM
mendable spirit in the giving their
time and talents without money and
without price to SO worthy a cause:
and the FREE PRESS voices the SEN
timents of the community when it
in this public manner thanks them.
The thread of the opera is one that
the listener can carry with him from
the time the curtain rises on the first
scene until it goes down for the last
time.
Each member of the company per-
formed his or her part in most salts
factory manner.
Mr. Geo. Andrews made good
''Fradiavolo" both in voice and cool
ness of manner in critical moments.
He was we'll received when he made
his first appearance.
Florence Clayton, was a success as
Lady AllcaS b. ?"
Marie Roe, as tZerlina' was most
excellent both in articulation and
manner and many favorable COM
ment was made as to her excellent
voice and easy movement at all times.
The 1.-TWO yagabonds" as represent
ed by Ed. Andrews and J. G. Brown
caught the house from the start and
held it to the close. During the last
act Ed. Andrews and his partner
sang a song in such "a peculiar manner
that they were recalled three times
before the audience was appeased.
AS matter of course the other men,
bers of the cast did well and we be
speak bright and prosperous tour
for the Andrews Opera Company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

ing under the care Of one teacher.
There are over 200 children of school
age in our city who are not in the
schools"
After speaking Of caring for the
young boys and girls he said: While
we are laboring to save young men,
we must have a special care for the
children, many Of the men will go
down under the present forms Of vice,
but preventive philanthropy" would
save the boys and girls and thereby
save the nation"
In speaking of provision for instruc-
tion and entertainment Of the masses
he said that the Congregational
church Of this city had set good eX-
ample to the other churches in fur
nishing a course Of first class lectures
at low price. He said that the
dream of Walter Besant "In all sorts
and condition of men" ought to be
realized in our city. In an emphatic
manner he said: THE average enter
tainments at the opera house depends
which only barely lodges the lottery
law of the State. the lowness and
coarseness Of its language or illusions,
VI UuC Uuul tSScIiuCSS VI us Tau pei
formers, for its drawing qualities.
The preacher fastened to say that he
simply knew of these things by what
he had been told and by some of the
faring bills pasted on the boards
around the city, coupled with newspa-
per comments. After mentioning
many things our city is in need of he
said that there must be a proper rec
ignition by men who would build
the city, of the value of money invest
ed for such purposes and Of their per-
sonal responsibility for united effort.
In conclusion he said: Build your
city on the principles Of Christianity
as taught by the Christ in the Sermon
on the mount. A united effort will
not only make your property more
valuable but will better the condition
Of men and make our city a Christian
city indeed. Men behold your God
and work."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
OURCITY
Rev. T. NJ. Rule Preached an Able and
Eloquent Discourse in the MethO-
dist Church, Which Contained
Food for Thoughtful
Consideration.
He Touched Upon the Need of More
Teachers in the Public Schools,
Fewer Churches and Larger
Ones-AlsO Upon the
Character of Plays
Given at the OPP
era House.

The Methodist church was crowded
on Sunday night to listen to the fifth
sermon of the series on the subject Of
"Our City," as preached by Rev. F.
M. Rule. He took for his text Mat.
XII, %, and Isiah XL, 9-"Eyery city
divided against itself shall not stand;
also, "Say unto the cities, behold your
God!n
In his opening remarks Mr.. Rule
gave resume of his former sermons
and then read answers from gentle
men who had replied to letters Of in
quiry, the substance of which was
"Mankato needs fewer churches but
larger and better equipped ones:"
better provision1 for the children in
the public schools, and larger num-
Der of teachers. There should be bet
ter service for caring for the children
in our Sunday schools, paid Superin-
tenden is and leaders OF children's and
young peoples societies who should act
as pastor 'sassistantsi in visitations, etc.
A clearer recognition on the part of the
people of their duties and response
bilities toward God and their fellow
men; also, a higher appreciation of
our privileges as citizens and greater
zeal and enthusiasm in well-doing.
After reading the replies, the
preacher said that the assumption
underlying this series of discours-
es has been that in Christianity we
have the panacea for all social and
moral ills, and only as the men of our
city work unitedly for the application
Of the principles Of Christianity TO
our common everyday life, can we eX-
pect to become in the highest sense, a
Christian city.
After speaking of the duties of the
Church, he said: sit is as truly re-
ligious work to pass good laws and
then see that they are enforced, as to
preach good sermons or give prayer
meeting testimonies.
Among those things he mentioned
was the better care of the children of
our city and then said: While we
have fine school buildings, efficient
teachers and most capable Superin-
tendent, it is true that many of the
departments of the schools are over
crowded, as many as 60 children be-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
HOME JOTTINSS.
DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION

The Democratic county convention
was held at the city hallTuesday after.
noon for the purpose Of electing ten
delegates to represent the county in
the state convention to be held at ST.
Paul, March 31st. Long before the
hour designated for the convention to
be called to order, delegates began to
arrive from different parts Of the
county. In various parts Of the hall
knots of delegates gathered and dis
cussed political matters.
At O'Clock, Chas. O'Connor called
the convention to order, and on mo-
tion Mr.. John G. Wise, Jr., was elect
ed temporary chairman. On motion
ChaS. O'Connor was elected secretary.
A motion was made and carried that
a committee of five be appointed to
act as credential committee. The
chair appointed as such committee,
J. G. Noble, W. L. Comstock, Edw.
Dunn, P. Riley and Geo. Kettle.
AS the committee retired recess
was taken until their return.
The committee on credentials re-
ported 81 delegates present either in
person or by proxy, out of apostolic
III entitled to seats.
The following committee of seven
was appointed to nominate ten dele
gates to the State convention: w. w.
Mobiles, J. J. Haggard, G. H. Austin
P. c. Lyons, Jas. Dougherty, H. Ro-
bel and P. H. Carney.
On motion, H. W. Brown, the Chair
appointed committee on resolu-
tions consisting of H. w. Brown, w.
L. Comstock and o. t. Mobiles.
On motion, J. G. Wise Jr., was made
permanent chairman and Charles
O'Connor secretary.
The nominating committee return
ed at this point and presented the
following names as persons worthy of
representing the County at the State
convention:
John f. Meagher Stephen Lamm,
John g. Wise, Jr., Ed ConSandier,
p. Riley, G. HI. Austin,
r. B. Murtaugh, George Kieffe,
p III. Carney. Joseph Roller.
On motion, the committees report
was accepted.
The committee on resolutions pre-
sented the following resolution,
which, after being read, was unani-
mously adopted:
Having the most implicit confidence
in the ability, integrity and patriot
ism of Grover Cleveland, and believ-
ing that his administration Of the eX-
ecutive department of the United
States was one of the purest and best
in the history Of this country the
highest type of American statesman
Ship-it is therefore
ReSolred, That the delegates chosen
by this convention to represent the
Democrats of Blue Earth county in
the State convention be, and they are
hereby requested to use their best eff
forts to elect delegates to the Demo-
cratic National convention who will
labor and vote for the nomination OF
Grover Cleveland.
There being no further business,
motion was made and carried to adj
journ.
IL L
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
EAGLE GROVE, Iowa, Mich. u, '92
70 Whom II M1U G0Dcey93

10 Vh0m IL Mag Concern:
This is to certify that one G w.
Porter former agent of ours, who
was dismissed from our employment
for good reasons, is protesting to have
been former member of the Phenix
Cure Co., and to have in his possession
the secret Of our treatment of the al
coholic habit, ETC., ETC.
We say to the public that he is an
ignorant pretender to knowledge he
does not possess. He was never any,
thing but our hired man. One year
ago be was drunken barber: we
cured him, for which we have never
received cent. A word to the wise
is sufficient.
PHENIX CURE Co.,
299tld2W Eagle Grove. Ia.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

The street scraper has been doing
some excellent work on Front street,
but it don't go far enough. If the
mud would be cleaned up, say ten
feet back from the cross-walks. the
walks. would not be covered all day
with mud as they have been today.
"A new invoice of spring hats in
Knox and Christy styles, together
with cheaper grades, TN. Q. Sundts-.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
Low Rates to st. Paul.

On account OF the Minnesota Demo-
cratic State Convention, the Chicago
& North Western BY. Co. will sell ex-
cuIsion tickets from all stations in
Minnesota, to st. Paul and return at
rates, one fare for the round trip.
Tickets on sale March 30 and 81, and
good for return until April 1st. For
tickets and full information apply to
agents Q. & n. w. BY. 304t6d1w
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

THE free traders are getting despe-
rate. They have raised corruption
fund Of 100000 to carry the State of
Rhode Island with. Why not buy the
little state and done with fta:1 - IS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01
Iron Fence Posts

Will give you the most durable fence,
built for the least money in the quick
est time; only 100 pests to the mile.
1000 for sale at half price, only 30 to
40 cents each, ready sharpened and
drilled, at Fibre Works.
j. a. WILLARD,
3O5eOd and42Wtf NJ. q. WILLARD.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

See j. G. Roller before you buy any
machinery. 41t3
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1892-04-01

IA job lot, that paper boxes are broken
are thrown on the counter atO-o
some of them worth up to 75c.AOo