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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-02

stating to Mr.. Hubbard at that time
that he would not believe Mr.. Koke
under oath and that he would not let
Mr.. Hubbard have the key to the valve
at the mill so long as Mr.. Koke was
the engineer. Upon this representa-
tion, Mr.. Hubbard asked Mr.. Koke to
resign, as many of the insurance poll
cies on the mill required that there
should be water pressure against the
valve at the mill. This is recalled
with no intention of rejecting on Mr..
Koke at the present time, but simply
to illustrate how man may change
his sentiments, or at least appear to-,
when the occasion seems propitious.
Mr.. Swan should be reappointed
president of the board on account Of
his excellent service, and the discharge
of Mr.. Palmer will unquestionably as
sure it,
The motive for Mr.. Viewers inter-
est in the discharge of Mr.. Palmer is
now laid by report to desire to spite
Geo. M. Palmer, and Mr.. Koke's ap-
pOintment to a desire to spite Mr..
Hubbard. Just why this is believed
we are in a position to state, if it
should seem proper to do so.
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NORMAL NOTES.

All students were very happy on the
22nd. Cause-vacation.
S. B. Wilson is again in school after
a severe attack of erysipelas.
A. H. Lossow is down with the
Quinsy,
Miss Nesta Cornish, '94, while coast
ing one evening last week, had her
ankle dislOcated.
Mrs. Aalund, mother of Miss Dora
Aalund, while on her way to Mankato
from Minneapolis, spent last Saturday
with her daughter.
During the past week the gradual
ing class held two meetings. Glass
"Yell" and "Colors" have been de-
cided on.
1t has been decided by the two liter
Dry societies to have 'mock trial.
in the near future. The suit will be
for breach of promise, and very in
teresting and instructive time is an
ticipated.
Don't forget the lecture to be given
by Prof. U. 0. Cox, in the new assem-.
bly, hall this evening, on "Mexico and
the Bull Fight" Admission; students
10 cents; others Is cents. TESTS.
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MAY INVESTIGATE 1T.

Wilkin Post, G. A. r., held a special
meeting Saturday night to consider
the removal of w. II. Palmer as en-
gineer at the pumping station. The
matter was discussed at length, and
from what we are able to learn, there
was general feeling that the Board
of Public Works had done wrong in
discharging Mr.. Palmer, unless it was
for the good Of the service.
Commander Briggs was empowered
to appoint special committee to in
vestigate the matter, in case he
deemed it advisable.
The old soldiers feel that the law re-
garding the preference in the appoint
ment of honorably discharged soldiers
and sailors should be obeyed. The
law provides no penalty for it's VIOLA
tion. and there is no way to enforce
it except by public sentiment, but the
latter is not apt to have much infu-
ence with the present administration.
Commander Briggs appointed the
following committee of investigation:
w. G. Briggs, ]. G. Fowler, E. NJ
Pope, Robt Roberts, M. Hanna.
This committee held a meeting with
President Swan and inquired the
cause of Mr.. Palmer's removal. From
a member of the committee we learn
that Mr.. Swan made no charges
against Mr.. Palmer, but stated that
thechange was. made as an experiment,
as it was thought that it was costing
too much money to run the pumping
station. Mr.. Swan said that when he
was conducting the mill at Rapidan,
and it cost more than he thought it
ought to, he discharged the engineer
and hired a new one.
The committee has formulated no
report, but will present one at the
next meeting Of the Post Whether
further action will be taken is not
known.
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A BOY IN BLUE TALKS.
MANKATO. Feb. oath, 1894.

MANKATO. Feb. oath, 1894.
EDITORS FREE Press:
The local article in the Reuieav of
Thursday, headed, 1.-THE Dutch have
Taken Holland" puts the patriotic
and loyal people of that grand old Key
stone state in anything but an en-
viable light. That portion of it which
states that "water was sold to the
half famished soldiers returning from
the battle of Gettysburg" is to my
personal observation an experience
with that people at that time far from
the truth. This is the first time I
ever read or heard of such gross IN
kindness upon the part of the people
of that commonwealth, and am last to
believe it, because it is so different
from their treatment of the boys in
blue, from the time we ate our first
meal at Philadelphia and mighty
good it was, when going to the front,
to our second visit to that state at
Gettysburg.
The command to which l belonged
reached Hanover on the evening Of
July 1st, after long march; the day
being intensely hot and roads very
dusty. There had been cavalry fight
in town that day, and as might be eX
pected, society was in somewhat dis
couraged condition, and yet, the ladies
(God bless them) were receiving that
evening. They kept open house that
night and fed all the hungry, tired
and dusty boys in blue who happened
to stay ia town, as three boys Of my
command, with the writer, could tes-
tify. Oh! what meal that was, cost
ing 'nothing; and the first we had
eaten for long time in Gods country.
The fair ladies of that noble town
and state wed with each other in their
eagerness to assist us to the bounti-
full viands spread upon the tables in
their homes for us. That meal helped
US greatly to make the twelve mile
march that night from Hanover to
Gettysburg, and to be on hand at the
latter place the morning of the second
to take part in the carnage OF that
day. On our way there towards morn
ing, we were supplied with pies and
copious draughts of fresh water, the
good people bringing them to us on
the roadside. After receiving
such courteous treatment at their
hands, 1 would ube considered an in
crate did not, even at this late day,
defend them against those uncalled
for and unjust charges.
AN OLD VETERAN.
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Teachers Examinations

For Blue Earth County will be held as fol-
lows:
Vernon Center, Tuesday and Wednesday,
March and 7.
St. Clair, Friday and Saturday, March 9
and 10.
Mankato. (High School building) Tuesday and
Wednesday, March 10 and Ia,
The following program will be adhered to at
each place:
FIRST DAY.
S:OO-1O:OO. Physiology and Hygiene.
1O:OO-12OO, Grammar.
100000, Geography
3:OO-5OO, History of U. s.
SECOND DAY.
S:OO-1O:3O, Arithmetic.
1O:30-12:Op, Reading.
100000. Civics.
3:OO-5CO, Theory and Practice
Program for First Grade applicants will be
changed to accommodate such applicants.
Persons wishing to be examined In certain
branches only must be present when studies
are called as per program.
other subject must be handed to Superintend-
ant be ore applicant can be excused from such
subject. Come prepared with pencil and legal
cap paper. Positively no certificates extended,
nor those from other counties endorsed.
GEO. W. ScHGRER,
County Supt. of Schools.
Mankato, Feb. 18th, 1894.
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CHANGE OF LOCATION.

The Mankato Tobacco & Cigar Co.
has rented the corner room of f.
Thayer's building, corner of Second
and Jackson streets, and will move in
April 1st. They are at present located
next to G.. Schmidt & Son. New hard
wood fixtures will be placed in the
new location, and the company will
conduct a retail business in connec-
tion with the wholesale. A stock of
tobacco, cigars, tobacconists supplies,
fruits, nuts, candy and confectionery
will be placed on sale in the retail de-
partment.
The location is an excellent one,
and will be particularly advantageous
after the new postoffice is occupied.
We welcome the company as neighbors
There ought to be no trouble in
filling up the building.
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REV. MR.. SHOUTS SERMON.

A few points in Rev. j. L. iStOut'S
sermon Sunday night on subject, "a
Calm Look at Great Subject" Sin:
Its apathy, deceitfulness, deadening
power. He had been looking at it for
the last eight weeks. His text, Psalms
IVA, 'Stand in awe and sin not"
In the pressure of sin, as you look at
it calmly, in the light of truth, let
your heart contemplate it's awfulness
A right view is necessary. A few years
ago in the Rocky mountains we reach
ed the camping place at sunset. The
view most beautiful as seen through
the air filled with golden tints of rose
and clouds like visions and dreams
spread out DER crag and cliffs like
fairy land in all the glowing tints of a
sunset sky, But few days later in
climbing over the scene found the
crags and chasms awfully bleak and
bare, the gusts of wind and rain from
leaden sky, very different from the
rare tinted picture of Colorado sun
set. So are the promises and deceit
fulness of sin. The youth began at
the age of 20 to find out the promises
are not fulfilled, but sin says so never
mind" at30 or 40 or so you'll get it,
and so On until the wages of sin are
death.
An impressive picture at the Worlds
Fair, scene mountainous country, a
young man with anxious, careworn
look on his face riding horse just on
the edge OF mountain, with Death
just behind flashing his horse. the
tempter holding an apple just over
the precipice. He never reached the
apple. Men and women are deceived
because of the promises of sin, but sin
never gave and hope, any peace, any
hold on God. You don't pant to give
sin up tonight because Of that dance,
when all you will get out of it is it's
sSipatiOn he that business scheme,
when all you will get out it is cursing
at the first sin; hope begins to lag, it's
so deceptive, cumulative. deadening
it's grows. He becomes accustomed to
profanity and sin of every kind
kind laugh, at the rotten conversation
of men. Any conversation that could
not be carried on in the presence of
his wife an insult to him. Men &C
knowledge that sin breaks up their
families, destroys their children, spoils
every hope in life and yet if you ask
them here, to give it up, and make
start for eternal life they say Don't
make fuss about it or look, mind
your own business.
He that believeth not is condemned
already, so hardened that not even an
appeal from the riven heart of chisel
would touch them. That man that
has tasted the most of hell is the most
hardened. That is what you are doing,
hardening your heart with the deceit
fitness of sin; God sends his beloved
son to break the bonds, and set you
free and stands pleading but you will
not heed, This is not an alarmist SER
mon, but a calm look at sin. Are you
not afraid of sin? o, want to keep
far away from it, to nestle close OPP to
the great heart of Christ to have his
pure, precious love to shut out sin; to
feel the grasp of his pierced hand. Will
you not let sin alone and accept the
blessed life of purity and peace in
Christ Jesus? Communicated.
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CRUMBS.

Someone asked, if the 200 delegates
IN attendance at the late Y. NJ. Q. A.
convention held in our city were all
ministers and young men from col
lege, Joe answered, mo-" While
many were highly educated, all refn-
ed in mind and manners, yet they
were mostly business young men, re-
presenting all the different Occupa-
tiOnS carried on in the affairs of
life. The great need of the 10th CEN
tury is just such christian young men,
and women too, full of life and vigor,
pure in heart and character, upright
and honest in business, with broad
and enlightened intellects to grapple
with the great problems in high
places and yet clothed with that
Christ like humility that stoops to lift
up fallen brother, that seeks in the
byways and highways to cheer the
tried and tempted, and surround them
with good influences. The Y. M. G.
A. in many places are securing pleas
ant rooms on ground floors If possible,
we'll warmed and lighted, furnished
with good reading, music, bath rooms,
and gymnasiums to attract young
men who might otherwise 60 to the
saloons. This personal hand to hand
work is what the world needs. The
young men and women of our nation
have it in their power to bring on the
millennium if they will.
How quieting to many a weary
mother, were those beautiful words,
commencing, "Take Time to be
holy" as sung by Mr.. Anderson at the
wOmen's meeting last Sunday after
noon. The COO of two or three babies
mingled with the music and remarks
of the speaker, but they made no dis
cord,
The other day, at an afternoon
meeting in one of our churches, a
sister was talking, when all at once a
change came in her voice, and with
big eyes she said, ''see that mouse"
and pointed to fat little specimen
that was darting about the minister's
chair. This provoked a smile. The
women drew up their skirts and put
their feet on the rounds of the chairs
in front but the brave little woman
went on while the rest watched the
antics of the mouse, pretty soon
some one commenced to point, and
say something and good brother
jumped up and commenced to dance
around, saying, II felt it just
as you spoke" Then everybody
laughed outright, but the mouse
took the hint and was out
and off. Again, the ministers
wife was talking earnestly, and the
little company began tie look serious
when the minister called out
"Chase it-goes way out there beyond
you" Evidently the mouse had the
floor and was happy
COMMUNICATED.
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CASES CONTINUED.

The district court held its last ses-
sion of the present term Friday after
noon at 1:30 o'clock.
John r. Lewis, L. D. Kilbourne and
Geo. l.. Harrison, who, together with
Archibald McDermid, are the Min
neapolis parties accused of swindling
an Amboy merchant in a real estate
deal, appeared before the court. and
their cases were continued until the
May term of court.
Kilbourne did not Join in the general
demurrer and he stands on his plea of
not guilty. His attorney, Mr.. Long
brake, of Minneapolis, was present.
The demurrer to the Indictment Of
Lewis will be decided on the first day
Of the May term if he is present. He
has never entered plea to the indict-
ment.
Harrison and McDermid have plead
ed not guilty, and this plea will prob
ably be withdrawn in order that the
demurrer may be pressed. unless the
decision in the case of Lewis decides
the matter.
Ali other cases not otherwise dis
posed Of were continued until the Nav
term of court, and court adjourned
sine die.
Judge Severance goes to Winona
Monday to sit with Judge Start in
contested election case for the Office of
sheriff. He will be absent from the
city four days or more.
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Architect Thayer is preparing
plans for two-story frame dwelling
to be erected this spring by G. S. Aus
tin, at a cost of about ST., 800. He is
also preparing plans for the enlarge
ment of the residence of John R..
Thomas, of Odiard & knott, on State
street. Mr.. Thomas intends to make
some extensive alterations and i'm
proyements, that will double the size
of his house and cost $1,000 or more.
The additions will be of brick.
Judge Crosby, of Hastings, has
reversed the decision of Justice Chase,
of Eureka, in the case of N. A. Thomp-
son of that town VS.. DR.. w. M. Dodge,
of Pennington, to recover damages
for the frightening of his team by a
bicycle, when the plaintiff was thrown
from his carriage and slightly injured.
The court holds that the bicycle has
as much right to the street as the
other vehicle, and that from the evil
dence no negligence was shown upon
the part of the defendant.
The Wells Advocate is authority
for the statement that Mrs. j. S.
Brewster is candidate for postmis-
tress of that village. Mrs. Brewster
is a daughter of the late Senator Will
kinson, and a most estimable and
worthy lady. Had the Senator lived,
it was generally understood that he
was to receive the appointment which
his daughter now seeks.
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Sheep Wanted.

The undersigned has 800 acres Ct
choice land in the Artesian Basin
Sanborn county, South Dakota, to ex-
change for sheep. For full particulars
write or call on r. e. DOwDELL,
Artesian, South Dakota.
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See our offer with the WEEKLY
FREE PRESS elsewhere this week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1894-03-02

When Baby was sick. we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children. she gave them Castoria.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29
Il. M. HUBBARD.
Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Silverware,
Books, Albums, Etc.

Since Mr.. l.. NJ. Hubbard became proprie-
tor OF this store about four years ago rs sue
cces0r to Il. H. Rawson 1t has become one of
the most familiar trading resorts of the kind
within radius of many miles. II has been
made so by the endeayor and evident desire
of the proprietor to provide the village with
first-cass jewery store, where everything in
the line may be obtained on short notice and
at reasonable prices. The large saesroom in
Sewers block Is well adapted to the business
and contains highly creditabe stock of jew
elry, which includes large variety of rings,
chains, charms, exquisite designs in gold and
silver souvenirs and delicate bits of personal
ornamentation. A specially is made of the
best American and foreign movements in
watches, and the taste exercised in selecting
the stock throughout, including fine display
of silverware, Is worthy of the highest praise,
A large portion of the stock Is composed of
books, albums and fancy goods of all kinds in
endless variety and in almost anything de-
sired for ornament the customer finds his
wants supplied. Jewelry repairing Is Il
special feature of the business and Mr.. Hub
bard himself is equipped with about 10 years
practical experience In that line, besides en-
ploying Mr.. G. G.. AIdrich, an excellent prac-
tcal Matchmaker Mr.. Hubbard's native
home is st. Johnsbury but he has resided here
about 80 years, during which time he has been
one among the leading citizens of the village
always solicitOus for its future welfare. He
is at present town clerk and town treasurer,
having his office ut the store. He was elected
o the office of clerk alb out two years ago.
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manding appearance lends dignity to the gen.
eral features of the village itself. II also con-
tains well-fitted opera hall 40x1O feet in di-
mansions around which extends a balcony.
This is the only opera hall in the village. and
is well fitted for the accommodations of the
largest theatrical organizations. The build
ing has been recently purchased by Mr.. Seaver
and henceforth the block will bear his name
The salesroom occupied is one of the larger of
the village and the stock carried is worthy of
a larger village than Barton. Ii includes "a
large and valuable stock of shelf hardware
and mechanics tools of every description. a
very large and fine display of crockery in the
most exquisite designs for table or ornamen-
tai use, the best brands of refrigerators while
the line of stoves includes such celebrated
makes rs the Glenwood ranges and heaters.
The tnware and kitchen furnishing depart
ment il complete in every detail. containing
everything desired by the most exacting
housekeeper. They also carry large line of
paints and oils, and sporting goods of all kinds
As is the case with most all the leading houses
of this character in the state a leading spec
ialty i made of plumbing. steam and hotwater
heating. a subject which has been made a
study 10y Mr.. >eaver. who carries at
all times a full line of plumbing supplies. iron
and lead pipe. ETC.. and employs number of
expert workTnen continually. BY employing
only the highest skilled workmen in this line
the firm i enabled to guarantee perfect salts
faction. In fact job work of every description.
TIN and iron roofing. piping, glItterng. etc, j.
executed promptly and at very reasonable
prices, and the numberless jobs finished in
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29

The original inception of the business now
conducted by Smith & Drown dates back to
1868, when Mr.. Smith began operations i'm a
building which stood near the depot, but
which is not in existence today. The new
firm, composed of Messrs. NJ. J. Smith and
Melvin Drown, was organized on May | 1894.
and the new building now occupied on Church
street was Immediately erected. This i, con-
yeniently arranged structure 24x36 feet i'm di-
mansions, divided into office. salesroom and
cutting and finishing room. A number of
skilled wOrkmen are constantly employed and
the firm manufactures and sells every lescrip-
ton of monumental work. executed with the
highest skill in either the best varieties of
marble or the highest grades of granite. Their
products are invariably of the best workman
ship and material and their prices will be
found rs low. and in fact lower quality con-
sidered. than any of their contemporaries.
Smith & Drown are building up AN extensive
wholesale trade in the west. principally of
granite of various kinds. They are importers
of that most beautiful of STONES. the Scotch
granite. Their facilities enable them to ill all
orders promptly. and upon correspondence
will at once furnish ali Information and salts
factory estimates. Mr.. NJ. j. Smith. the senior
member. j. native of Scotland. born near the
granite quarries of that country. lie began
working at the trade at the ge Of Il wears
and came to the United States in lS5J. He j. !
a practical workman of unusual ability and
many superior specimens Of hi> art adorn the /
cemeteries of this portion Of the state. Mr.. /
Melvin Drown, the junior member. was born 1
in Barton (Which was at that time known a /
>heffield) aud for II wears was engaged in the /
lumber business in south Barton. where he
now j. extensively interested in real estate. 4
He i gentleman OF broad business CAPACITY |
and thorough mercantile experimental with
The bong aud successful experience of Mr..
smith the combination i a strong one.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1894-06-29

in dress goods, grand line of ladies' cloaks,
wraps and jackets, waists and ladies fur
nishings and fancy goods of every description,
very large and choice stock of ladies' mems
and chidren's shoes and slippers from the
cheaper to the finer grades, and one of the
leading stocks of staple and fancy groceries in
the town of Barton. The second floor (25X30
feet in dimensions) is devoted to Il mammoth
stock of crockery, glassware and lamps, and
all customers can be suited here as well as
anywhere on earth. Here also is fine line
of common and rich carpets, oil cloths, mat
tings, rugs, carpet Innings, wall paper. win
dow shades, ETC.. Down in the basement
story, which is 70 feet deep and 80 feet wide,
we find stored enormous quantities of sugars,
flour, salt, oils, butter, etc., in each of which
lines Mr.. Owen is one of the most extensive
dealers in Orleans county The Eclipse flour
is made expressly for Mr.Owen from choicest
white wheat and is known to be among the
very best brands on the market. For some
time Mr.. Owen has been doing an extensive
as well as retail business in grass
seeds, field seeds, salt, sugars and oil. and the
volume of wholesale business transacted is
rapidly increasing. In this store competent