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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-11-17

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in Soc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure II promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIc SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. KY NEW YORK. nv
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-11-17
Chicago & Northwestern

AT MaukatoI
s"Chlcago, Milwaukee, Dep .3:Z5pm Arrive atChi
and La K day Exp Ar 3:55 pm cago 8 :O()am
new Olm q La 4 lo-lDep. :25am Arrive at La
cal Passenger ........... Ar 1855 ann l:rOnm
fChlcago, milwaukee q Dep 100 am Arrive atChi
La night Pass..... Ar zoo am cago i:l5pm
HNCmcago and TracyIDep $40 pm Leave Chica-
Day Passenger. Ar BIO pm 90 1 40 nm
"Chicago and Dakota Depl2;55aml Leave Chica
night Passenger. ...... AR. % am go 8;l5 am
La x and New Ulm Dep ,9.45pml Leave La y
local Passenger. Ar 1905 pm 300 pm
New Ulm and Tracy Dep 845am
Accommodation. Ar. 9;5J am
*Daily except Sunday.
fDaily except Monday.
sThrough sleeper Mankato to Chicago
Through SLEEPER Chica O to Mankato
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-11-17

House and corner lot clear in the
city of Elgin. ILL.,, for property here.
Inquire at 1l6 Clark St., Mankato
Mimi,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-11-17

IT is said that 81 200, 100000 worth
of railroad property in this country is
in the hands of receivers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-11-17
ADVERTISED LETTERS

The following is list of unclaimed letters
remaining in the postotice at Mankato, Minn,,
for one week ending nov. 18th, 1898:
Adams, Mr. u M Kelley, Peter II
Garhardr MrJJ Morgan, Mr. T NJ
Hall. W p Olson, Knute
Hansen, Miss Mari Running Mr. Elmer J
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-11-17
BRIDGE BIDS OPENED.

The countyboard met Tuesdayafter-
noon and opened bids for building a
bridge across the Maple river at
Lewis ford, six miles south Of Good
Thunder The bids were on the super
structure, pier, and bridge complete.
All but the last bid are for tubular
abutments. The bids are as follows:
superstructure, Pier. Total.
& NJ Hewitt & Co. S1l96 SIT S1,914
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-11-17

In calling for the above letters please say LAD
vertised' and give date of list. Letters remain
ing unclaimed at the expiration of 15 days from
this date will be sent 20 the Dead Letter Office
W. W. P. MCCONNELL 2. M.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-11-17
THE RAILROADS.
Chicago, st. Paul Minneapolis & Omaha

GOING WEST, DEPA RTs.
70. Kansas City d Omaha Exp, lilo pm
No. =" 81 Sioux City
express, 1O:47 am.
No. Elmore Accommodation, 2:35 am.
no. 2:15 pm.
No. Kansas City & Omaha EXP, 1925 am,
No. 4 st, F., NJ & Chicago, 2:56 ON.
no. Gilmore Accommodation, 11O5 am.
NO Io 1910 pm.
Nos, 1, 2, 3 and 4, daily
Nos. 5, g. 8, 9, and 10, daily EXCEPT Sunday.
No. z. daily except Monday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-11-17
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul.

Arrive. sDepart
NO. l0I- 1880 a. L, No. 1922 7:i5 a. m
no. 1I3- 1856 p. m No. Ia LEO p. N
NO. 1O3- S:16 p m No. 11S- $50 p. m
Train No. 1OS has through coach and sleeping
car from Wells to Chicago. No. la makes
connection with west bound passenger leaving
Wells at 4:4O p m.
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W. Craig, istone abuUmeHVsJ-- o'No'
The board spent the afternoon con-
sidering the bids.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
On The West Shore R. R. An Engineer and Conductors
 Experience.

MT William Huston of Weehaw vixen, N. J., the oldest engineer of the West Shore railroad, q member of Unity division, No. 235, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engi- neers, suffered for years from an aggra- vated kidney trouble and dyspepsia.
 In onveIsation with our reporter, MT Huston spoke in glowing terms of Dr David Kennedy's- Favorite Remedy as the one medicine that does as it is recom- mended to do, sFor'' said Mir Huston "I had been under the treatment of some of the best physicians, and used many prep arations without deriving the least bene- fit. One day Conductor Frazer of our road said to me, s'If you want to get well and cure that kidney trouble and dyspep- sia, just use Dr Kennedy's Favorite Rem. edy.n I acted upon MT Frazer's advice and used Favorite Remedy but shor
 while when my old troubles passed ava, 1 and l have been sound and well eve since.
 One of *- physicians said, ssI pre- scribe Dr Kennedy's Favofite Remed
 altogether now for dyspepsia, kidney Q I liver complaints, rheumatism and a
 urinary diseases, instead of the old tim
 medicines, as the results from it's use al
 quicker and more satisfactory, and b, lieve every dyspeptic and rheumatic vii
 tim should use it.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
EASTON.
A SCHOOL GATHERING.


 One of those events which tend to break the dull monotony of country life. making home affairs interesting, promot- ing sociability and cheerfulness took place on Friday afternoon, June 30, it being the closing exercises and annual picnic of the pupils of district school No. 9(Rock House), Mrs G. B. Tucker prin- cipal. A select assemblage of ladies and gentlemen, friends and patrons of the school filled to repletion the cheer full little school room. The pupils of both sexes seemed to enter into the spir- l it of the occasion and in music, recitation and coloquyldid their best in. the different parts assigned to them and to say they succeeded, the well-earned applause which each received from delighted audience is the best answer which could | be given. It was noticeable that the in- crease in number of the pupils of the school during the last year and profic- I iency displayed by them, spoke volumes l in favor of the well-earned reputation of Mrs Tucker as a teacher. As the pro- gram finished Hon Jeremiah Nichols, in | few well-chosen remarks congratula- ted the teacher and pupils on their suc- cess. All now by invitation adjourn ed to the beautifully shaded lawn l in front of the school house, which had been denuded of it's su- perfiOus herbage and made smooth as a carpet. Croquet, hand-ball, swings and hammocks, everything which fancy could suggest to amuse, had been proyi- ded. A series of tables had been set un- der the trees and most bountifully load ed with delicate pieces of cookery most generously contributed by lady friends and patrons, which with different varie- ties of fruits and confectionery in profus- ion, pails of delicious iced lemonade, 1 freezers of ice cream, all of which com l bined, made the time pass most pleas antIy. The following was the program | rendered:
 l Singing school l Introductory address, Freddie Perry. | Singing, stVacation Day." school. l Class exercise, "What I'd Like to be-" 1 Recitation, "A Little Elbow Room" Fred l Schinke.
 Recitgtion, "Pat and the Pig" Chester l Downs.
 1 Recitation Stella Perry. ! Solo, Maud E. Bowdy. l Dialogue, "The Little Rebels"
 Recitation, Make Mother Happy" Grace Hall.
 Recitation, s'Trouble in the Choir," Levi Gregory.
 1 Recitation, Annie Logan. Singing, school
 Class exercises, "I can't and can." l Reading, Maud E. Bowdy. l Recitation, ''hIillies Babies, May Favreau. Recitation, "Reveries ot a School Girl, "Hat- tie Baldwin.
 Recitation, "A Surly old Tramp" stevie Hall.
 Dialogue, shopping"
 | Singing, school.
 | Remarks, Jeremiah Nichols.
 Recitation, Queen of the Schools, Evelyn s | Banks.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
In Fairfield County.
 GREENFIELD HILL.
VILLAGE TOPICS.


 Mrs Francis Hutchinson is visiting her mother, Mrs Hopkins.
 Misses Sarah Banks, Hattie Jennings and Emma Jennings have gone to the Worlds fair.
 Janet Dalling has bought the melodeon formerly belonging to the Band of Hope.
 Mrs Bulkley has returned from Bridge port, where she has been for some time at her daughters.
 The average attendance in Burr's school for the spring term was nine and the number registered, 13.
 Bradley Hull is visiting the Misses Wakeman of Hull's Farms.
 The committee of Burr's district called a school meeting on the 2Sth, but there being only two present no business was | transacted. Mrs Lewis Burr is rejoicing over the arrival of granddaughter. Quite number of the young ladies in Burr's district took part in the examina- tion of teachers in Fairfield, the 30th. Misses Georgiana and Sadie Banks have visited the Misses Prentice. Mrs Hutchinson of Port Jefferson is visiting her mother and sisters. G. l.. Burr and daughter, Miss Edith oi | Brooklyn, spent Sunday at Mrs H. B Burr's.
 A Brooklyn family have hired the home I of H. B. Burr for the summer and are to take possession at once. Mir Burr's peo, | pie are to board with them. ] Mrs James R. Howe and son of Brook lyn are spending few weeks with rela' l tives here.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
THE LATE JOHN GRIFFIN.

After long period of declining health, John Griffin, an aged and respected citizen of Huntingtown, died, last week Wednesday, at 9.30 a. m, aged S2 years and II months. The funeral was held at his late residence, last week Friday, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, Rev o. O. Wright of the Sandy Hook Episcopal church officiating. The interment was at the Huntingtown cemetery. The bearers were Eli Coger, George French, Philo Dimon and Wheeler Ward. Mir Griffin was man of much public spirit, was possessed of more than ordinary ability, was popular with his fellow men and his loss will be keenly felt in the community. He was born July 29, 1913: On December 30, 1888, he was married to Miss Julia A. Summers of Newtown. Three children survive him, George, Bruce N. and Mrs Marshall Sears. In early life he learned the carpenter trade with "Doctor" Oliver Summers of Bots- ford. He worked at this trade for a number of years, but finally abandoned 1t and went to work at button making foI | William Platt, ill the factory now run by Patrick Keane at Cold. Spring. Finally he embarked in the button business OF his own account in the building now known as Tomlinson's saw mill, just dbONC bV1SLOlu uSPOb, hS"h pAAS VI
 About 1850, in company with his brother l in-law, he built new factory at Bots ford, on the site now occupied by the residence of Representative George w
 Botsford, equipping it more fully thar the old factory had been, and transferr- ed his business thither. In this factory MT Griffin placed the first steam engine brought into this section. After manu- featuring buttons here for three or four years he sold out his interest to Heman Botsford. Soon after this, in company with Oliver Botsford, he commenced the manufacture of straw board, con. tinuing this business for several years. when the firm was dissolved by mutual consent. MT Griffin then built large new factory near his residence in Hunt ingtown, equipping it with machinery embracing all the latest and most valu
 able ideas tending to facilitate the pro
 duction of buttons. Mir Griffin was of ar inventive turn of mind and many i'm
 provements in the machinery were o1 his own invention and specially made | for him. In 1874 he gave up the busi
 ness to his son George and his brother
 in-law, Marshall H. Sears, and retired | from active business. Soon after thiE he was sent to the Legislature and serv ed to the general satisfaction of his con
 stituents. MT Griffin was very popula with his employees and was regarded b,
 them as 8 friend. His family have tn sympathy of a large circle of friend and neighbors in their bereavement.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
GREENS FARMS.
BOUND FOR EUROPE.

BOUND FOR EUROPE.
 Rev Henry Davies spent several days here, this week. He left by the steamer Paris, for two months trip to his home in London, England. He will visit Italy and Spain before he returns to America.
 Mir Shattuck and brother of New Y York, and W. H. Taft and family of Columbus, O., have arrived for the summer. A general reception was given Rev H. Davies at the home of Mrs T. B. Wake friends called and wished hira safe and pleasant voyage.
 l James A. Phipps has applied for "a Ii cense to sell liquor at Beachside hotel, 1 this season, and among his endorsers are F. A. Parsell, M. M. Crossman, E. B Jennings, W. ". Parsell and P.Quigley
 Miss M. Taylor graduated at the Estate Normal school, last Wednesday.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

nIsTRICT OF NEWToWN ss. Probate u Court, July 3, A. D. 1893.
 Estate of ABAGAIL PATCHEN, late of Newtown in said district,
 Upon the application of CHARLES PATCH FEN, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate as per applica- tion on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office, in Newtown in said district,on the 18th day of July, A. D. 1885, at o'clock in the after noon, and that notice be given of the pen dency ot said application, and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing the same one time in some, newspaper hay ing circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public signpost in the town of Newtown in said district.
 Attest, M. J. BRADLEY, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07

have, but it costs money. Bonds But it is possible to put too much paper afioat. When it comes back on the waters after many days it's visit is not welcome, but must be entertained. Financial af- fairs of an ambitious young city require the counsel of old experienced heads, the best and longest-sighted men within the city gates.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
CENTER STREET.
DANBURY.

The young city fathers are apprehen- siye of financial breakers ahead and
 seem to be trying to slacken speed. Re trenchment or heavy taxation is q con .ditioD not threory. This condition confronting the fathers makes them feel Ia little anxious. "A city with all the modern improvements iasa nipa thing 10
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
nIsTR1cT OF NEwTowN,ss Probate Court

DIsTRICT OF NEwTowN, ,ss. Probate Court
 It July 8 1893.
 Estate of JESSIE c. DREW, late of Newtown in said district, deceased. The administrator having exhibited his ad- ministration account with said Estate to this Court tor allowance. it is
 ORDERED-That the 14th day of July, A. D. 1893, at o'clock in the forenoon, at the probate office in Newtown be, and the same is. assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said administration account with said estate, and this court directs the administrator to cite all persons interested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper hay ing circulation in said district, and by post Ing copy on the public signpost in the town of Newtown, where the deceased last dwelt. y. BRADLEY, Judge.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
A FLoURIsHING CHURCH.

Rev Willard l.. Beach preached for the Congregational church, last Sunday, and on next Sunday, the new pastor Rev l.. M. Keneston, will be present and conduct the services. At the Sabbath school service, the secretary gave his quarterly report. The number of mem bers is 118, and the average attendance GA. The contributions amounted to $2z.59.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
pLATTsVILLE.

A. c. Acker spent day with friends in Plattsville, recently.
 l.. B. Gregory is gradually failing.
 The Misses Hallock are spending their vacation with their mother at her home here.
 Farmers are rapidly cutting their grass, which is suffering for the want of rain. L. N. Reynolds commenced to market raspberries on July 5.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
ASPETUCK.

Charles Lobdell was elected committee for District No. 10.
 Miss Edith Osborn has been engaged to teach for the year.
 MT and Mrs Thomas Foster will move to Long Island, in the fall.
 Patrick Kelly has entertained friends from New York City.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
FOR HAMPTON INSTITUTE.

Remember the Hampton meeting, with stereoptican views of Hampton, is Friday evening of this week, at the Town hall. Men and women, boys and girls come and give your mite. You will not re- gret 1t, and will feel repaid. It is good cause and needs assistance from every
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
SHELTON.
PRESENTED WITH A MEDAL.

On Saturday evening at the Working mems club rooms, the silver medal was presented to John W. Cribbins for his bravery in rescuing from drowning the varette boy. The presentation address was made by Henry Berry and MT Crib- bins very happily responded. Rev J. J. Cooper and others spoke.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
n1sTRIcT OF VIEWPOINT, ,ss Probate Court

u July 5, 1s93
 Estate Of EMMA s. BANKS,
 late of Newtown, in said district, deceased. Upon the application of Charlotte L. Fuller
 praying that an instrument in writing, pur- porting to be the last will and testament of said Emma 5. Banks, deceased may be proved, approved, allowed and admitted to probate as per application on file more fully appears, it is
 ORDERED-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in New town in said district on the l2th day of July, 1893, at Il o clock in the forenoon and that mo- tice be given of the pendency of said applica- tion and time and place of hearing thereon by publishing the same one time in some newspaper having circulation in said district and by posting copy thereof on I the public signpost in the town of Newtown, l in said district. Nj. J. BRADLEY, Judge
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
THE COMMERCIAL DRUMMER.

The New Milford people who are to present the three-act drama, "The Com mercial Drummer" at the Town hall on Saturday night, deserve large audience. The drama will be preceded by the Imaginable curtain-raiser, "Mrs O'Grady at the seashore." The tickets will be 25 and B cents.
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
DEATH OF D. W. PLUMB.

The death of D. W. Plumb on Thurs day evening last was quite sudden and unexpected and will prove great loss to the place as Mir Plumb, until his recent indisposition, was very active in every thing pertaining to the interests and well fare of this place and has done much for it's growth and advancement. He was in many of the factories here, being, at the time of his death, president of the Star Pin Co.,, the Silver Plate Cutlery Co.,, the Shelton Water Co.,, and of the free public library, and also director in sever al other corporations. He took much in terest in the public library and gave much of his time and attention to it. His last act in connection with it was to as- sist in the selection of books recently ad ded to the library, and only two days be- l fore his death, he wrote a note to the l-secretary, wishing to see him and talk | upon some matters pertaining to it's well fare. His funeral took place on Monday | afternoon at his late residence and was largely attended. The interment was in Pine Grove cemetery, Ansonia. l The Fourth of July committee held | their last meeting, Saturday evening
 and completed their arrangements for the celebration.
 I The library directors held meeting
 Saturday evening, and appointed c. H Nettleton and the secretary committed to draft resolutions on the death of D. "
 Plumb, who was a director. tl There are some cases of scarlet fever il ! the village, among the children, but non,
 of a serious nature.
 'J The public school closed on Wednes
 day and the annual meeting for the cleo I tion of officers was held on Friday even ing.
 | F. ". Simmons has commenced tn,
 erection of residence or Prospect ave
 nue.
 I George E. Mitchell is preparing t
 build two-story tenement house on Iii
 lot, adjoining his residence on Division
 avenue.
 l A borough officers meeting was he1t
 on Tuesday evening and several walk l were ordered.
 Robert Fuller is visiting his tamil!
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
HATTERToWN.

Miss Ada NJ. Fairchild of Bridgeport has passed week with her aunt, Mrs George R. Parmelee.
 Miss Emma Mellen of Danbury has visited her sister, Mrs J. H. Summers.
 Friends from Danbury have been with Mir and Mrs George W. Turney.
 The condition of Mrs David Summers continues about the same.
 Mrs Saxton returned to her home, last Monday.
 People from Norwalk are to occupy the Marshall Sears place in Huntingtown, this summer.
 Mrs George French of Euntingtown has some very handsome varieties of flowers in front of the house that look very nicely, viewed from the road.
 Mrs Sherwood Fanton and two daugh. ters and Miss Phoebe Benedict of Dan bury, spent the Fourth at H. s. Rene diets.
 Fred and the Misses Hubbell of New. town were Fourth of July guests of Miss Josephine Briscoe. Samuel Sutliff of Florida has visited | Ralph Benedict.
 Mir Hodge and family of Danbury art rusticating at the pleasant home o. George w. Turney. Misses Etta and Carrie Hull of Step ney spent several days, last week, witt their grandmother, Mrs Sylvia Northrop
 Miss Mattie c. Fischer is spending several weeks with Mrs A. B. Goodsel of Palestine. David B. Parmelee has recovered iron his recent indisposition.
 Mrs Reuben Crane and baby of Bethe are spending some weeks with her aunt Mrs William Fischer. Freddie Bevans of Bethel is spending his summer vacation at John Stillson's
The Newtown bee., 1893-07-07
DEERFIELD.

Dr Harrison Gilmore of Willard, N. Y., has visited his cousin, Mrs Charles Nich- ols and other relatives in this vicinity.
 Charles Nichols and family attended the funeral of his nephew, Thomas Mer- win of Lyons Plain.
 Miss Georgia N. Drake of Bridgeport is visiting her cousin, Miss Laura Dowd.
 MT and Mrs Edward Brotferton of Cross Highway. Dr Gilmore of York State and Minott A. Smith spent Sunday at Clark Nichols.
 MT and Mrs M. A Smith and son have visited in Derby.
 Miss Anna l.. Burr of Ovid Center is visiting her relatives here.