The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-11-01
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LOCAL ITEMS,

"A marriage license was granted to-
day to Emil J. lonely, of Dodge coun'
ty, Wis, and Emma SCHNEIDER, OF
Amboy.
r. Per cent interest paid on depos-
n its. Money to loan on good Sc
u curities. MANKATO SAVINGS
BANK. 2Ot6
Thursday was good day for bus
mess in the municipal court. Twelve
civil suits were commenced and pa
pers filed.
"A seven pound baby girl arrived
at,the home of Gotfried Kruse Friday
morning. Clothing will be marked
down for day or two.
AT the request of County Attorney
Benedict, the examination Of Robt.
Craner was postponed from today un-
til Nov. It'll. Byron Hughes appeared
as attorney for Craner.
Rev. Thos. E. Hughes was ten
dered reception in Cambria Monday
night, previous to his departure for
Chicago. A large number of his
friends were present.
The Elks had big time Friday
night and initiated several candi-
dates. c. Nj. Foote, S. Martin, w. S.
Chadwick and Weed Munro, of Min
neapoliS, all grand officers, were pres
ent.
-Thirty-two took the teachers eX,
animation at Good Thunder Friday
and Saturday, all except one being
candidates for second grade certifi'
Gates. Twenty-four passed, one re-
eeiVing first grade certificate.
Clerk of Clerk Thorne was at Lake
Crystal Tuesday and sreports Loon
lake as frozen over, and people skat.
ing along the edges last evening
This is the earliest skating we have
ever heard of. Other lakes are also
reported frozen.
"A fire in Medo Monday night de.
Stroyed Murray Bros separator and
nine stacks of flax and one of wheat
for G. ST. John. The next day two
stacks belonging to l.. McComb were
burned, started by sparks from a
thresher.. g.
"A letter received at this office
from Mr.. Orville Brown, dated at Du-
nth on the 2Sth, says that Mrs.
Brown is gradually improving in
health and will return to st. Paul the
last of this week or the first of next.
The civil suit of Masters VS.. Gun
strom is being tried in the municipal
court by jury today. 1t is suit for
a balance Of $50 due on a promissory
note, and the defense alleges fraud
e. L. Benedict appears for the plain
tiff and w. L. Comstock for the de-
fendant.
Two WagOnette loads of the ladies
Of the Degree of Honor drove to Lake
Crystal Thursday afternoon and as
sisted in instituting lodge there.
They had a good time and returned
during the early hours of this morn
ing.
Judge Mead has made the follow
ing orders: Admitting the will of
VIM. G. Oliver to probate; to examine
accounts of the administrators of the
estate of John Thomas, and Hannah
Thomas; and appointing Rose Beck
Administrative of the estate of David
Beck. 49,.
Bids were opened Monday at
Architect Thayers Office for the cree
tion of W.. A. Funk's residence, as
follows: King s. Hughes, So, 49S; j.
n. Day & Co., 1915; e.. Mahlke & Co.,
1888. The contract was awarded to
the first named, and VIM. Mitchell
will do the stone work. 81,
Coming events sometimes cast
their shadows before them, and this is
well illustrated in the display win