The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-09-28

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chine, though but little used in this
section yet. This entry was made by
w. c.. Davis, of Lake Crystal.
John Klein &. Co., of this city, had
a beautiful and attractive exhibit in
Floral hall, of their furniture, carpets,
rugs, etc. 1t was greatly admired by
all
Geo. B. Owen had an exhibit of his
choice pianos, and the Commercial
college was represented, keeping a
man busy writing cards for the
passers-by.
Norman Beebe had his usual fine ex-
hibit of cheese.
The poultry and other exhibits were
good.
REV. MR.. BEAUTIES ADDRESS.
The annual address was given by
Rev. Lee W. Beattie, pastor of the
Presbyterian church of this city, who
spoke for three-quarters of an hour in
a highly entertaining and instructive
manner. His choice thoughts were
intersprinkled with humorous stories
that kept the large audience in the
best of humor. Mr.. Beattie was in
PRODUCED at shortly after two o'clock
yesterday afternoon by e. w. Parker.
1t would be difficult to give a full
synopsis of the address. Mr.. Beattie
did not undertake to give a purely
agricultural address. He took the
position that there are certain funda-
mental principles guaranteed in the
constitution-life, liberty and happi-
neSS-and that the farmer as well as
the professional man needs to apply
these He said that the foundation
of all true living, the foundation of
all true happiness, and the source of
genuine liberty is the home. There is
need to make the home attractive,
such as in it's literature and surround
ings. The mere furnishings are not
enough, and home is not complete
without the wife and children. There
is a need to make the home CHEEKY,
bright and happy, and especially so in
an agricultural community, where the
monOtory of life should be broken in
the home. Mr.. Beattie urged every
man to attend to the thing nearest to
him, and not to expect to be better OFT
if he were somewhere else. He cited
as an illustration of this true Incl
dent that occurred in Maine during
the gold fever in California. A farmer
sat on a stone in his farm and wanted
to go west to get rich gold digging.
He sold his farm and went, and the
purchaser found gold in the stone the
late owner had sat on, and soon found
that there was gold mine under the
farm. The speaker urged every one
to give attention only to his own bust
ness. In illustrating this, he told Of
an experience he once had while Sit
ting down in a Car with man who
was just intoxicated enough to be
talkatiye. After considerable talk,
Mr.. Beattie had asked him what his
business was, and received this reply =:
"My business is to mind my own bust
ness and let other people do the same"
The speaker used this to impress a
lesson on his hearers. He spoke of
the need of striving after genuineness,
saying that hypocrisy is what the
world hates.
Mr.. Beattie was highly commended
on his address, the mereSt outline
of which is given above.
THE RACES.
The track was in good condition
after the morning rain, land the bicycle
and horse races went off satisfactorily
There were four bicycle races which
resulted as follows:
Half mile open, won by Alfred
Sweet, G.. A. Lewis second, Geo. B.
Owen third, - McMurtrie fourth
One mile handicap, won by Sweet,
Fred Walker second, Lewis third.
Half mile open, won by Lewis,
Sweet second, Walker third.
Two mile handicap, won by Sweet,
Lewis second, Walker third.
Prof. A. G.. Matter had charge of the
races, which were very interesting
for the spectators, as they were closely
contested.
Several trotting and running races
took place.
The most of the exhibits were re-
moved last evening, and the remainder
today.
The fair association officers, Presi-
dent w. w. Mobiles, Secretary f. B..
Nickerson, and Vice-President ROs-
dali, John Diamond, N. P. John, p.
Latin and w. G. DAILY, are deserving
of great deal of credit for the sue
cess of the fair, which was beyond eX-
pectation. Larger premiums and
double prizes were offered, and the
wisdom of this was shown in the larger
number of entries and the more gen
eral interest shown by the people at
large. The increased outlay was thus
met. The fair was well managed, and
marshals, uperintendents and gate
keepers were all gentlemenly and
efficient. The grounds were kept free
of fakirS, though some gamblers piled
their trade in the village with indiffer-
ent success. Meals were served on the
ground and the hotels were full. Re-
freshment stands did a thriving bust
ness, and the Vernon Center band dis
cOursed excellent music.
There was a dance in the evening in
the hall over "The Saulpaugh, which
was very largely attended.
NEW DENTAL OFFICE.