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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07
Catarrh Cannot be Cured

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is a blood or constitutional disease,
and in order to cure it you must take
internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a
quack medicine. 1t was prescribed
by one of the best physicians in this
country for years, and is a regular
prescription. 1t is composed of the
best tonics known, combined with the
best blood purifiers, acting directly on
the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful results
in curing catarrh. Send for testi-
monials, free.
f. J. CHENEY & Co., Props. Toledo, O,
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07
HOW nADELIA WAS NAMED.
Judge Buck Gives Reminiscence of
Early Days.

Judge Buck has returned from ST.
Paul to spend Sunday. He states that
nothing will be done about the new
bank until court takes vacation in
about month, when he will have
time to devote to the matter.
Judge Buck stated to a FREE PRESS
reporter that thirty-eight years ago
today he came to Mankato on foot,
having walked from ST. Peter He
was then a surveyor, and went to
South Bend. He had a contract to
survey and lay out the town of Ma
della, which had been established by
three men. When the work was done,
they were so firm-willed that they
could not agree on name for the new
town, and several days were wasted
in this manner. Finally Mr.. Buck
learned that one of the gentlemen
had a daughter named Madelia, and
another had sister by that name.
He suggested that this be the name
Of the town, both agreed, and the
name was Immediately placed on the
map. Mr.. Buck had never known of
the word being used as woman's
name before, and the coincidence of
the two ladies bearing the name was
strange
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07
AN ELEGANT JOB.

The granite columns and name tab
let for the L. P. Hunt building were
placed in position Thursday, and
now the structure will be pushed to
rapid completion.
In this connection wedesire to COM
mend the Standard Granite Company,
of ST. Cloud, for the superior job of
polishing they did on the columns
and for the superb carving done on
the tablet. 1t is by all odds the fl n
est piece of work ever sent to this
city and equals if not the superior, of
anything of the kind in the state.
The Burdick Company is to be con-
graduated upon the apparent ease
with which they raised and set the
big tablet. A single granite slab
weighing over five tons is not as easily
handled as brick, but when Mike
Coughlin sets his grip on stone, it
matters not about the size or weight,
it goes to place without hitch. And
the boys who aided him all under
stood their business.
Architect Thayer displayed excep-
tional taste in the design for the
name tablet as indeed he has in the
entire architectural design of the
building and we feel justified in
claiming at this time that when COM
pleted Mr.. Hunt will have one of the
handsomest, most thoroughly modern
and complete building in the state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07

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The biography is written in the
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presenting to the public a worthy life
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Now is the time to purchase this ex-
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07
BIG CONTRACT.
Mankato to Furnish Cement for
Minneapolis Asphalt Paving.


Manager Carney, of the Cement
works, received a telegram Saturday
noon from Minneapolis saying that he
had been awarded the contract for the
cement to be used in the new asphalt
paving of Nicollet avenue, and to
send ten carloads at once. The con-
tract will require from % to 35 car
loads of cement. Cement is used in
the concrete foundation for the as
phalt paving, and a large amount is
required. The Nicollet avenue paw
ing is but beginning of the asphalt
paving to be done in Minneapolis
and this work promises to furnish a
good market for Mankato cement.
Manager Carney has been looking
after this contract for some time, and
is to be congratulated on securing it.,
as it opens up wide field for the use
of Mankato cement.
In this connection, we might say
that bids for asphalt paving in St.
Paul were opened this week, and the
lowest was 81 yard, with ten-year
guarantee. This is almost as cheap
as the brick paving, and much cheaper
in the long run, with repairs taken
into consideration. If Mankato were
to do asphalt paving, all the material
for the concrete foundation would be
right at home, and the work could be
done more cheaply than elsewhere.
The idea that asphalt paving will not
stand heavy traffic still survives with
a few of our citizens, but the idea has
long since been exploded by practical
experience where the better quality
OF asphalt has been used.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07
IMPORTANT MOVE.
TWO MORE STORES FOR SECOND.
STREET.
John Klein Will Put up a Business
Block Where His Residence Now
Stands and Build Fine New Resi-
dence--Second Street Coming For
ward.

Second street is rapidly coming to
the front as business street and it
will not be many years before it will
rival Front street. Were it paved it
would have more business it two
years than Front street now has, and
when it is paved, Front street pro-
perty owners will tumble over them
selves to get that street paved, in
order to keep in the swim. Another
fine business block is to go up in the
near future next to the Odd Fellows
block, save one lot, on the spot where
John Klein's residence is located. Mr.
Klein will erect a block, and has had
the matter under consideration for
some time. He was willing today to,
give out some facts for the first time.
Mr.. Klein will tear down his pres,
ent residence and erect a business
block two or three stories high and of
two stores front, with plate glass
front and the ct ceteras. The build
ing will be "A feet feet wide and 80
feet deep, of stone and brick, and
handsome design.
Mr.. Klein has purchased lot at
the corner OF Fifth and Mulberry
streets of Michael Wagner, and will
erect handsome residence thereon
for his permanent home. He is
gentleman of large ideas, progressive,
and he believes in the future growth
and greatness of Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07
MANKATo VICTORIOUS.

The ball game between the Man.
kato and St. Peter ball clubs, at the
city park Thursday afternoon, resulted
in the success of the home team by a
score of Is to 5. The game was a
good one throughout, and the ST.
Peter boys scored in only two innings.
Wasgatt and Woodhall have joined
the Mankato club as pitcher and
catcher, and are a great addition to
the club, which is now the strongest
one that has been organized in the
city for some time. We expect to be
able to report a good many victories
for the club during the season.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07
GOOD SHOWING.

Report of the First grade, Pleasant
Grove school: The five pupils not
absent during the year were Engwall
Enger, Leon Moen, Harry Nelson,
Albrin Morlin and Fred Chiquet. But
seven were tardy during the year.
Engwall Enger has not been absent
or tardy for two years. The percent
age of attendance for each month did
not fall below Sc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07

tion, but would not be answerable for
the result after it passed into the
hands of the directors.
On motion of Mr.. Noe, the meeting
adjourned to the call of the chair
man.
The NJ. & St. L. officials had their
private car attached to the Omaha
train this afternoon. Mr.. Winter also
returned in his private car.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07
Southwark HO!
MankatC

Farmers who are seeking to better
themselves should go south. The
Queen and Crescent Route offers a
million acres of farms at $500 and
$500 an acre ION easy terms; and
low round trip land rates to principal
points. Go and see No billiards..
No cold waves. Fine schools and
churches. Hospitable people. Send
for books and information. w. G..
RINEARsON, G. P. A, Cincinnati, 0.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07

For SALE-CHEAP-As scholarship
emitting the holder to pursue the
Shorthand Course" in the 'Mankato
Business college. Inquire of III. L.
SCHMITT, 2l5 Y. M. l. building, city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07

Farmers! J. G. Roller sells the
best corn planters also corn cultiVa-
tors, He has sold 20 of them this
spring. Call and see before you buy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07
To Bank DepoSitOrS.

We pay five per cent. interest on de-
posits. Have money to lend on real
estate for long time. Payments made
to suit. MANKATO SAVINGS BANK.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07
For Rent.

Commercial House in this city, cor.
ner Second and Main streets. Good
barn. Inquire on the premises.
@. Root.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07
Honey to Lend

At lowest rates, on long or short time
If desired, annual payments may be
made. MANKATo SAVINGS BANK.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07

The Osborne and Deering binders
and mowers are the best. j. G. KoL-
Ter. soil
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Honey to Lend.

on good farm land at Mankato
Savings Bank. 51tf
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07

Lumber wagons Come and see
me and get good one. H.C.Akers. 49t3
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07
Money to Loan

At per cent. on good real estate Sc
curity. THos. HUGHES,
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BIOGRAPHY OF JArlES q. BLAINE.

A true, complete and authorized
history of the life and public services
of Americas greatest statesman, by
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-06-07
Office opposite Saulpaugh.

-Buggies in grade and style to suit
all. III. @. Akers. 49-t-3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
DAMAGE DOVE BY THE FLOODS.

st. Louis Dec. 25--Probaby not in the history OF
the Central and Southwest States have there been
such heavy rains as In the last ten days. and GER
tainy the damage TO property and loss OF life con-
segment have never been so great In Texas and
the Indian Territory heavy rains and strong winds
have played much havoc with property. AT Eldorado
Springs. Mo. the new iron bridge on Sac River is
washed away. II completed last fall at a cost
OF $4,000 At Pittsburg. Kan. w. w. Curtis a
prosperous farmer OF this county. drowned BY
his buggy upsetting in the swollen waters OF Brush
Creek.
Jefferson City. No. Dec. 25.-The news from the
Ciasconade and Usage rivers to-day is en-
couraging. At Bagnell a fall Of twenty-one inches
In the Usage is reported. while the Gasconade IL
falling rapidly News to-day confirms reports OF
farmers rendered destitute by the flood. and the
dition of some is deplorable In the extreme. Many
lost not only their crops and cattle. but
stripped OF household goods and provisions well
There liz no way OF estimating the loss but IL
very heavy The tie and timber men have suffered
severely. one contractor In the vicinity OF Linn
Creek is reported 10 have lost about 10000 ties The
Ramsey Bros. OF this city, have also suffered some
loss Along the Moreau River through this
county. the bottoms were swept clean An est-
mate places the corn lost In the Usage at about
81 0D000O
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
LTLL IN THE TAILORS' LOCKOUT.
DEsERTIONs FROM THE RANKS OF THE
CONTRACTORS.

There was decided ul in the battle OF the
clothing contractors and the talors Yesterday que
10 the general observance Of the Christmas ho.iday
on the East Side The contest will be- renewed To-
dav with energy Most Of the energetic action
however. will be on the side Of the tailors as the
dahletad ranks Of the contractors make the latter
a weak fighting body Six shops will be reopened
This morning the contractors having given up the
struggle and torn down the lockout cards supplied
10 them 10y the Clothing Contractors Mutual FRO
tectve Association. Mr.. Schultz of No l6a Ell
drldge-st posted one OF the cards up in his shop
ON TUESDAY afternoon When his taors saw II
they Immediately stopped work. They asked him
70 take the card down. But IT cost me nifty
cents" exclaimed Schultz We'll how much VIII
YOU take for it?' asked the tailors spokesman
Fifty cents" replied Schultz. The money was
promptly paid to him. he tore down the obnoxious
card and the tailors resumed their work
Neither side held formal meetings yesterday. out
Of regard for the holiday but the tailors gathered
about WaIhala Hall and talked over the progress
OF the battle. and the Executive Board held an in
formal meeting in its office. Delegate Schwitzer
said that there would be few idle tailors to-day.
1,be contractors It is asserted abandoning their
association In large numbers. Many OF them have
resumed work in their shops az II nothing had
happened ,hsr who are led BY the most
combatiye among the officials or the contractors
not ho e onser any any
week. Should they do so; the large clothing manu-.
facturers. IL II sdiu, WIN seeA O'het "'ethoos OK
having their work done -, ,,..-.
ors arnounced last night that Mr.. Feckheimer Of
Tho firm OF Feckheimer Fischel & Co. had brought
about A conference between the contractors who do
,orL Tor the firm. and committee OF their en-
moves The meeting. which was held on Tuesday
lasted nearly all day The committee REPRESENTING
Ing to force their employees TO return to the task
,nnrk system The contractors committee denied
his FINALLY Mr.. Feckhemer told the contractors
Committee that II the contractors did not reopen
tber shops on or before Saturday under the rules
~ the brotherhood OF Tailors. his firm would take
i,s work away from them. As most OF the contract
ors who have locked out their employees do work
for Feckheimer, Fischel & Co. the action Of tia
nrm T. regarded most significant by the Brother.
hood and II Is thought that the backbone Of the
lockout has been broken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
IN ST. MARKS HOSPITAL
I,,-r,f,Y-lliNG POSSIBLE DONE TO MAXI, TIE DAY
MERRY ONE.

1-tr-RY-lriNCi POSSIBLE DONE TO MAXI THE DAY
MERRY ONE
There is probably place in a great city where
me cheer and joyousness OF Nuleude Is more III
evidence than at q hospital. and ST Marks HOS
pita.. Second-ave. and Eleventh-st presented
yesterday 10 tn, many visitors who thronged the
wards and rooms typical scene OF CHRISTMAS
cheer In the centre OF each Of the large WARDS
filed with snowy white beds, stood large Ohrs'iias
tree laden with decorations. bringing 10 the memory
Of the sufferers the remembrances OF many merry
Chr,stmases The happiest OF the seventy patients
was perhaps, Mrs. William Palmer. eighteen years
I'D OF 40. 62l West Forty siX:h-st. three weeks
ego the young mother passed successfully through
q critical surgical operation. the effects OF "lch
=. was feared would be fatal. and az the young
,oo,her with her babe and husband sat talking in
one of the private wards yesterday it was impossi-
h,e N srnnress the unutterable Joy and the keen
Measure the holiday season gave her. The smile
which lit up her pale features told the story more
eloouently even than the house surgeon.
Nearly one-third of the patients were aoe 10
s,end .he Christmas season their homes. and the
Board OF Managers did everything IN theH power
20 make the Christmas spent in ward COT seem d.
cheerful as It would have been were the sufferers
able 10 make merry at home.
I- Leonard Weber. president OF the hospital.
spoke 10 the visitors In the parlors. sketching
briefly the work done by the hospital dwelling on
the right Of private a b 70 bospa had
received a gift OF $780, the legacy OF weli-knoWn
merchant. who died year ago Two OF the heirs
Of the estate had year given $500 each 10 the
hospital DR. c. Beck talked 10 the patients on me
season of Christmas, telling them II was posslole
for the suffering TO have Joyous chTstnaiss as
vel as the healthy. Nice-President MaXimliIiail
tutteneu gave members of the house stan and the
emploves Substantial gifts. the merrymakng enc
ing with ? dinner IN which every one participated
Amonr those present DR.. and Mrs Leonard
Weber DR. and Mrs. Gerrigues. DR.; and MS. Boit
~ and Mrs Beck Vice President Jacob W. MACK
s 7ool Commissioner: DIR. Martin bowling; pr r.
Johnson DIR &; T Little. DR. Casper STOCK. mousse
oregon. Mrs Troll. superintendent and matron
and d. Mclean shaw .,.o -,..
Mrs Troll the matrou received welcome sllt
IN The shape OF the superintendency OF the hospital
having been the acting superintendent for some
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
SEEN FROM AN ELEVATED TRAIN.
A TYPICAL CHRISTMAS PICTURE RcH AS I!
DRAWN IN BOOKS

DRAWN IN BOOKS
After all, how many OF the millions and millions
ubo have seen pictures In books. in newspapers In
magazines and a thousand and places OF the
,vn,cal Christmas have been a witness to the
thing in actual life?
The component parts OF the picture Will be recog-
n,zed ut once-the Christmas tree in the corner
lighted with tapers. hung thick with knick-knacks
and toys: the stockings at the fireplace bullying
with mementos OF Santa Clauss visit: three four
little urchns trooping into the in their little
white nlghtdresses looks of joy all their faces
,uo fond parents watching them and with ex-
nre sop that means Of all things. lit is blessed
10 give than to receive.
The scene is familiar but familiar in picture only
% the majority. Thousands never had Christmas
tree thousands had gifts yesterday: thousands at
Least never saw the typical scene above depicted.
Shristmas Eve or. rather, early Christmas morn
Inc about Cclo1k, Thrd-ave elevated train
roI'ing rapidly along taking some night owls home
cnue had been work. some had been to dances.
All were tired and sleepy.
az Snddenly a typical Christmas flashed
,rso view II In fiat. just on level with the
,rain The shades were up, light streamed out into
30 black night. and everything IN the humble home
.,ae revealed the passengers. They all rushed TO
-, eide and four little urchins troop into the
nc, clad In white, while the father and mother
,seLed AT them through the door. In corner was
- Green tree just ii Is in pictures The four
ti.,, stockngs full. and could almost hear
.ho ifl, ones delighted cries. The fairy that flies
snc s neeks in at windows such Joyous Christmas
Genes could have had no better view than these
n.ssenRers In Il New-York elevated train.
N uyas gone in instant but Il must have left a
tender feeling in the hearts OF the observers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
DINNER FOR RAILROAD MEN.

MANY PARTAKE OF A BoUNTEoUs MEAL AT
THEIR BUILDING.
The railroad men had a dinner at the Railroad
Mems Building Forty-ffth-st and Madlson-ave.,
Yesterday This Christmas dinner Is feature at the
institution and it's not necessary that man De a
member OF the association to be guest A.. that Is
reoIIired il that ne be a railroad This building
was erected for the OF the Vanderbilt system
by Cornelius Vanderbilt. 1t is as handsome as a
The dinner yesterday was served In the large MAJ!
upstairs the room was appropriately decorated
with holly and everCreens The dinner prepared
and served BY cooks and walters from the Wagner
palace cars No stated hours were named for the
serving OF this Christmas dinner owing 10 the fact
that a railroad msn has to eat whenever he gets a
chance AS a result: a steaming hot meai was ready
all day and as soon as the guest seated himself at
the table his dinner was placed before him. About
1000 in all were served In the evening an informal
STORYTELLING and music were the features OF the
evenings programme. The details were in the hands
OF George A. Warburton, Robert f. Bureigh George
E McNeille and James II. Dawson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
GAMBLERS CAUGHT ~ 4 TRAP.

Chicago. Dec. @-The police of this city, who
believed that all gambling houses in the city had
been suppressed learned last week that in
operation at Nos l26 and ia Clark-st. 4 raid
made on these places last night. and hfty-four per-
sons captured and taken to the Harrison-st
police station Four officers in civilians clothes had
previously visited the houses Eighteen officers
made last nights attack on No ia. Doors at the
foot and head Of the stairs battered in officers
already inside preventing escapes by the pas
sage to the roof. The proprietor opened the final
door and the besiegng force entered. After
search six found in secret space be-
tween the walls. At No. l26 two doors were forced
bv Detective Mccarthy and eight 4 secret
exit into adjoining saloon was barred by the
officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-26
AT ST. GEORGES.

St Georges Church in Stuyvesant Square was
handsomely decorated. and impressive services were
conducted by the rector the Rev Dr. William D
ceiling of the church almost concealed Win
a great profusion Of holly leaves. evergreen aiiu
pine branches The doors OF each pew Were GOV
cred with evergreen and clusters OF red holiy per
res and pine sprigs Immediately over , Tue and
studded with electric lights OF various coiors; IN
the chancel large cross OF laurel noy Iesres
and big punches of the red holly berries Inc
end. with flowers and potted pants IN tne
centre All of the evergreen and molly nad oren
sprinked with diamond dust, and although II was
warm and pleasant without, the interior OF Ine
church presented a wlntry appearance, the dia-
mond dust glistenng and scintllatng as thouen the
greens had been touched with Jack FROST myers.
Nearly a thousand persons attended TINS carry SCI
vice At II a. m. DR. Rainsford preached the
An extensive programme OF voca and instrn-
mental music rendered in ST. Marx Churcn,
East Tenth-st. and Second-ave, ana the serves -,
overe ucted a magnificent scale Inc KEY.
DIR Joseph II. Rylance in short sermon spoke on
the lessons OF the grea; Christian festal day lie
said tina. al fractional differences should be Tor
a common ground in honor of the birth OF Him VINO
had saved mankind The services were closed win
the singing by the children Of "Adeste Fideles.
Among the other Protestant episcopal Shurc mes
In this city al which elaborate CHRISTMAS DAY ser
vices were held the Church OF the Ascension al
+ fth-aye and feminist: Christ Church. at seventy
drst-st and the boulevard. 81. Jamess Churcn. al
Wadison-ave and Seventy-first-st:; ST. lgnatius
I'm IVES, Eighty fourth-st.; st. Andrews Churcn al
Tifth-aye and Observation-Disclosures -seVentn-st;
ST Pauls Chapel. at Broadway ana Nesey- al
varv Church at Fourth-ave and Twenty -irst-st
church. al Henry and SCANNED SITS. and 81. Luke 5
Chapel in Hudson-st., opposite Grqve-st