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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-09-25

1t has been suggested that the
county commissioners ought to guild
the lettering on the front of the court
house, so that it can be read from the
trains. 1t would be an advertisement
of the county if the words "Blue
Earth County Court House" could be
read from the train, as travellers would
remember in wtiaG county they saw
the splendid farming lands passed
through hereabouts.
-TAirty-three years ago Saturday
Company Fl, MaDkato company,
opened the battle of Chickamagau.
Thir.F-tw0 men were ia the company,
and eighteen Of these were either
killed or wounded. Mich Weis and
Milton Hanna were among those
wounded. Two horses were shot I'M
der Capt. Beatty.
The order to show cause why
permanent injunction should not be
granted restraining the new board
from preventing Prof. Campbell from
teaching the Madison Lake school and
from hiring new teachers, brought by
w. HI. Allyn against j. K. Knapp and
Harry Towel, wasH argued before
Judge Severance this afternoon.
Minnie and Lizzie Ellis, of Sterling,
attended the show Friday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-09-25
UNLUCKY NUMBER.
| BAKERS DOZEN OF COLD
WATERlTES MEET.
Put Dick Price, of fairmont, Formerly
of Lake Crystal, up for Congress-
Twelve Blue Earth County Men and
one Martin County Man did it,
Price Does Not Decline, but Will
Enter the Congressional Race.

1t was a small-very small-band Of
patriots who gathered in the municipal
court roomFridayafternoon to place a
candidate in nomination for congress.
1t assembled in compliance with the
I.call for Prohibition Congressional
conyention, but only thirteen dele
gates were present, and of these,
twelve were from Blue Earth county.
The following is the list of those
present: Richard Price, Fairmont;
S. S. Mack, J. G. Mckay, Malcolm
MacIntyre, S. L. Territt, Ed. Austin,
Mankato; @. d. Cook, Ira B. Reynolds,
Eagle Lake;H. r. Roberts, Lake Crys-
tai: Rev. ]. E. lockwood, Carl Conk-
len, VIM. Stoneman, Garden City; Mr..
Evans, county.
State Secretary Geo. X. Wells, Of
St. Paul, was also present.
Mr.. Price was chosen chairman, and
Mr.. Reynolds secretary. '''
Messrs. lockwood, Cook and Price
were appointed committee on nomi-
nations, and recommended Mr.. Price
for congress. Mr.. Price was too mod
est to put the motion, so sat still and
said nothing, and the nomination was
made unanimous on Mr.. Rockwood's
motion.
Mr.. Price rose to the occasion and
said that the nomination was uneX-
pected, but that he would accept it,
nevertheless, and would do all he
could toward being elected. He said
that he had no further remarks to
make, and asked the convention to go
on about it's business.
Mr.. Evans said in a good, round
voice that the Prohibition party is
scattered, and that we don't know
where we stand. Part of us are still
Prohibitionists, part are for Bryan
and part for Mckinley, but there is
as much need now for prohibition as
ever. He would like to have speech
from Mr.. Wells before waiting for the
meeting tonight, as he said that the
dogs might get them before then.
Encouraged by this remark, the
chairman named the following con-
gressional committee:
Blue Earth j. b. Reynolds, chair
man, Eagle Lake.
Jackson-J. T. Wallace, Jackson.
Faribault-C. HI. Dearborn, Blue
Earth City.
Martin-Aug. Warner, Sherburne.
Rock-T. P. Grout, Luverne.
Cottonwood-A. U. Weld, Window.
Watonwan-J. B. McCurdy, Ma
della.
Nicollet-S. o. Stead, St. Peter,
Redwood-J. t. Stegner, Redwood
Falls.
Lincoln-Frank Carlisle, Lake Ben
ton.
Lyon-A. R. Chase. Marshall.
Chippewa-Josiah Fous, Montevi-
dec.
Lac qui Parle o. Lackensgood.
Yellow Medicine-J- K. RollefSon,
Hazel Run.
Mr.. Wells responded to an invita-
tion for a speech. He spoke again
at night at the city hall, and is a
fluent and interesting speaker.
Mr.. Price, the nominee, is white
haired gentleman, who is said to be a
lifelong tetotaler. He is now en-
gagged in the insurance business at
Fairmont, but was formerly employed
by II. G. Howard at Lake Crystal in
the machinery business. He is as
strong and as weak as any man the
Prohibition party can put up in the
district-it cuts no ice either way or
ANYWAY
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-09-25
The Parade.

The parade commenced soon after
ten o'clock and was witnessed by
thousand of people. Col. Cody rode in
hack in front, drawn by pair of
spirited horses. Three bands fur
nished music, and the electric light
plant was in the procession. Other
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-09-25

County Commissioners Roberts,
Graf and Mountain were to inspect
the new culvert near Ora Swans,
Garden City, Thursday, going over
from the fair. Mr.. Roberts and J. R..
Thompson went to the culvert and
waited an hour and half for the
other two, who got lost and could not
find the culvert. They are believed to
be rambling around somewhere be-
tween Garden City and Madelia.
The funeral services will be held
over the young babe. of Mr.. and Mrs.
G. L. Alleman, at home at 2:3O p. M,
Sunday, Sept. 20.
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wise it consisted of horsemen of var
ious nationalities in their military
uniform, with large proportion of
real, live Indians, such as used to
roam the prairies hereabouts within
the memory of the early settlers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-09-25

The hearing on the various claims
in the Case of T. r. Coughlan VS..
Longini & Thoms was completed be-
fore Judge Buckham Friday. The next
case for trial is the appeal from an
order of the probate court admitting
the will of John Lunkenheimer to
probate VS.. Michael Lunkenheimer,
applt.
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"A freeze occurred Friday night, the
temperature dropping to 80 degrees.
The air was fresh and bracing this
morning, and overcoats and fires were
appreciated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11
Maiden Rock Summer School.

MdluCu NUN Du1lliItl iotuDOi.
A Summer School will be opened at
Maiden Rock, Wis, Monday, July 6,
1896 and continue in session for six
weeks.
There are no special requirements
necessary for admission to the school.
Any person who desires to advance in
the educational work may become a
member. The course offers instruc-
ton in all the branches leading to
and included in a first grade, county
&C rtificate. To students desiring it,
special work will be carried on in
Botany, Bookkeeping, Chemistry,
Physical Culture, Music-vocal and
instrumental, and in Drawing and
Notwithstanding sketching from
nature.
TUITION is One Dollar per week, or
Five Dollars for the term; extra
charges for instruction in instru-
mental music, painting and sketch
ing from nature.
No special set of textbooks will be
required, as all work is assigned by
topic; but students are requested to
bring such text and reference-books
as they have at their command.
Accommodation can be had at the
hotels for $3.50 and $500 per week.
Private families hold out induce
ments that bring expenses lower than
can possibly be secured elsewhere.
For further information address.
w. ID. CHAPLIN, Maiden Rock.
a. J.. THOMPSON. Esdaile.
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Rock ELM.

Rock ELM.
The Memorial services were very
Pleasant, and the attendance large.
Some estimate the number on the
grounds at 100, but probably this is
rather higher than is warranted.
Mrs. j Y. Holt went to Fenton, Ia.
last week with her father, who has
been visiting here, to visit relatives.
A surprise party was arranged for
Mrs. G. A. Hawn by her family on her
birthday, June 3, to which most of her
old friends were invited, and passed u
very pleasant evening.
Frank Wild slipped last week, and
sprained his ankle badly.
Rev. Tubbs of Ellsworth will preach
the dedication sermon In the new
church hall in district No. 10.
The indications are that there will
be a good attendance at the Rock Elm
Institute, which will open July 6.
Good board will be $500 per week.
Ben Hooker's horse was frightened
by another passing him few days
ago and ran away, throwing out two
ladies and bruising them badly and
breaking the harness and cart.
Frank Lowater visits Martell Fri
day and Plum City Monday of each
week with all necessary material for
repairing clocks and watches.
The cheese factory takes in about
5000 lbs. of milk daily.
Rock Elm will have fine celebra-
tion July 4th.
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The Dead Jester.


o Prince of testers, sure you do but mock
Our startled eyes with this unnatural pose;
Surely your quiet lids will soon unclose
To find : trembling from the cruel shock
why, you have joked of Life, and joked OF
Death;
IL cannot be they take their vengeance so.
Nexed that their own poor wit should fall be-
low;
Has the one fled 2-the other flch'd your breathe
Yes? Then, this heavy sleep in which you lie
You may not break to SoOthe weary brain;
You cannot see our tears of bitter pain,
The first you ever wruns from human eyel
SO sudden came the end, your latest quip
Steps pertly forth in print, with quaint, rude
cut
That apes your face-now calm, with eyelids
shut
The smile that ever trembl ID on your lip.
There may be men, book -learn'd and over-wise
Too short OF sight TO see the g God that dwells
In merriment; the charm of cap and bells;
Who only read such nonsense TO despse.
For me, hold the Jester worth his hire;
And il he Il Ollie, not for kings, but men,
That all alike may ache with laughter,-then
rate the bauOle with the masters Tyre
II one poor worker bearing honest stain
OF SCOT or soil. has bought your sheets OF
print.
Spelled out each jest, and smiled at ev'ry
man OF mirth, you have not lived in vain!
JEANNE PENDLEroN EWING.
Alexandria, Va.
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Two Lives Saved.

Mrs. Phoebe Thomas, of Junction
City, Ill, was told by her doctors she
had Consumption and that there was
no hope for her. but two bottles of DR..
King s NewDiscovery completely cured
her and she says IL saved her life.
Mr.. Thos Eggers, 139 Florida ST., San
Francisco, suffered from dreadful
cold. approaching Consumption; tried
without result everything else then
bought one bottle of DR.. Kings New
Disco cry and in two weeks was cured.
He is naturally thankful. 1t is such
results, of which these are samples.
that prove the wonderful efficacy of
this medicine in Coughs and Colds.
Free tiial bottle at Taggart's drug
store. Regular size soc. and S1.00. 5
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Ono.

Sam NcCleary and Lawrence O'Con-
nell made trips to Glenwood last
Tuesday.
Geo. Martin has purchased new
buggy.
a number from here were at rails
ing down to Geo. Hunn's, near Maid
en- Rock, Thursday.
Arson Reynolds sports bicycle.
Mrs. Lizzie Smith visited Mrs. Geo.
Hum one day last week.
Misses Kate and Elsie Thomas we're
in Spring Valley Friday.
Albert Worden and family were in
Lake city Thursday.
There was fishing party on Lost
Creek Saturday.
Children's Day services will be OBJ
served at the church next Sunday,
June 18th.
The carpenters are at work on Al
| fred Worden's house.
S. Eckers has purchased new
buggy.
Mrs. S. McCleary is on the sick list
Miss Inga Isaacson was the guest OF
Miss Elsie Thomas the last of the
week.
Mrs. Bette A. Morrow visited her
sister, Mrs. Sam McCleary.
H. f. Davis and Geo Martin were
at Maiden Rock Sunday
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tions and our State and Federal
governments. as the eame character
istics brought weak - and finally
ruin TO Rome.
Your public school education is
calculated to give you an exalted
conception OF your duties as citizens,
even though you are deprived OF the
privilege of the franchise. You should
understand that your social environ
ment contains within it various and
conflicting Interests, selfish and un-
selfish individuals, lawless and law
abiding citizens, some who are public
spirited, and Others who are not.
Understanding your duties as citizens
and possessing the knowledge you now
possess, you should seek to live in
harmony with existing conditions
and with a purpose TO the advance
ment of the public good both local and
general.
/ trust that you will value your
education for the richness and fullness
of life which it gives to you. Without
educated minds the physical world
about you would be shrOuded in
mystery, and your own actions direct
ed by the force OF necessity rather
than by sound judgemnt and reason.
The value of an education which en-
ables one TO find, tongues in trees,
books in running brooks, sermons in
stones, and good in everything" can
not be estimated in dollars and cents.
Such an education lifts its possessor
above base corporal thoughts to
sweet communion with the Creator
and his creation; it emancipates the
individual from self and fills his life
with joy and gladness in the knowledge
that he is part of Gods great plan
to lead the human race towards a
realization of that perfect life mani
tested in the lowly NaZarene. With
the education you now have, you
possess a knowledge of the funda-
mental laws which govern the social
and physical world. The plant and
animal life about you is not without
meaning to YOU; in some way you can
feel that your lives reach out and
touch all animate beings, and in so
doing your own lives are enriched and
blessed thereby; the divinely inspired
poetry of the past and present can
stir your emotions till you are lost in
the contemplation of our common
humanity. Your minds which are
capable of indefinite growth in all
directions have been strengthened
and developed 10 such an extent, that
if your school life were to end now,
you could grasp and comprehend
causes and effects, appreciate the use
full and good in every thing, and base
your actions upon rational motives.
Now, in conclusion, my young
friends. / trust that in these parting
words, / have thrown out a few hints
which may prevent you from estlmat-
ing the value OF your education in
dollars and cents alone. / sincerely
hope and / may reasonably expect that
your labor whatever it may be, will
demand higher price than it ever
could have demanded had you not
graduated from the High School, but
above every thing else, | trust that
you will prize most highly your High
School education for the fitness it
gives you to live in your social en-
vironment, and for the richness and
fullness of life which it bestows upon
Nnl
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Topic LINE Ia.

What think ye OF Christ? Matt.
xvi: 1919.
a great question Matt. xvi: 49,
The central character Of all history is
Jesus the Christ. a thousand years
before his advent the ancient
scriptures prOphesled his miraculous
character, his shameful cruciiixion,
his entOmbment, his triumphant
resurrection, and the majesty Of his
second coming. About no other one
person have so many questions been
asked. Questions concerning the
most momentous. crises in life have
been as nothing compared with this
one great demand upon the hearts
and cOnsciences of men. What think
We Of Christi
We have the humanitarian who is
quite willing to call Jesus a Holy
Prophet. OF even the Son Of David,
but cannot admit Him to be the Son
of God. lie accOrds TO Christ the
loveliest character, the most blame
less life. He declares Him to have
been the most marvellous teacher the
world has ever seen. He believes his
sublime self sacrifice to be beyond
imitation. He places Jesus at the
very head Of the list Of rare men of
whom the world was not worthy. But
the humanitarian disclaims entirely
the divinity Of Christ. To support
this claim Of the humanitarian, the
whole Bible has got TO be twisted,
tortured and made to mean some
thing entirely different from what it
clearly says. Oh. viii humanitarians
never see the utter folly Of their
position.
Then we have the man who believes
Jesus to be the divine Son If God, but
who will not ratify with his heart that
which his head asSents TO. This man
is condemned on his own evidence.
Finally we have the disciple who
stands with impulsive Peter and
anxious Martha and convinced
Thomas. and spiritual John, and
heroic Paul, and say, Thou art the
Christ the Son Of the living God. Are
you among that blessed company!
A Certain Result Matt. xvi:l7-19)
He who accepts Jesus as the Christ
must be taught Of God. That mighty
truth can be communicated by the
Holy Spirit only. 1t is born OF God
II is the divine seed showing itself in
fruitfulness of life. He who denies
that Jesus is the Christ makes God a
liar. Upon this confession or denial,
hangs the eternal destiny Of every
soul
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Home Seekers Excursions, June
9Th and 23d. 1896.

On above days Home Seekers
Excursions will be run to the south
and southwest. For rates, territory
and limits apply to the undersigned.
II. p. AINswoRTH, Agt.
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A. L. Wooster, prominent citizen
of Osseo. Mich, after suffering excru-
tiatingly from Piles for twenty years,
was cured in short time by using
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salye, an abso-
lutte cure for all skin diseases. More
of this preparation is used than all
others com bined. Chapman Bros.
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Mr.. James Perdue. an old soldier

Mr.. James Perdue, an old soldier re-
siding at Monroe, Mich, was severely
afnicted with rheumatism but received
prompt relieffrom pain by using Chamber
lain's PainiBalm. He says: "At times
my back would ache so badly that could
hardly raise Up. If had not gotten re-
lief I would not be here to write these
few lines. Chamberlain's Pain Balm has
done me great deal of good and / fee
very thankful for it." For sale by r. s.
Freeman. druggist.
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Did you ever think how readily the
blood is poisoned by constipation? Bad
blood means bad health and prema-
ture old age. DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills, over
come obstinate constipation. Chap
man RrOS
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tFirst publication June Il, 1886


CTATE or WISCONSIN-County Court FOL
- Pierce County.
In the matter of the estate OF John Watson
deceased. Ia probate.
Notice is hereby given that letters of admin
istration on the estate of John Watson, de-
ceased, late Of the city of River Fails, in said
county, having issued % Sarah A. Watson of the
city OF River Falls in said county, the claims and
demands OF all persons against said John
Watson, deceased, viii be received. exam
ined and adjusted by the county court of said
Pierce county, at the regular terms thereof, to
be held at the county court room in the village
OF Ellsworth, in said county, ON the first
Tuesday being the irst day of September, A
ID. 1886, and the first Tuesday (being the fifth
day Of January a. ID. 1897, and that until and
including the 18TH day of January, A. d. 1897
is the time allowed and limited by said county
court for creditors of said John Watson
deceased, to present their claims for exam
nation and allowance
Dated June 18th. A. ID. 1896.
BY order of the court.
ALLEN T.. WELD,
9w4 County Judge.
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RuckIep's Arnica saIye.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or nc
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price 25c per box. For sale by c.
r. Taggart, druggist.
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To Breeders.

MARS, four-year-old stallion-sire
Carnegie S405, he by Robert McGregor
2:17l, first dam by Eclipse-will stand
the season of 1896 at the farm of l.. Ii
Pomeroy, one-half mile north of town.
Terms, $40 to insure standing colt.
Also, BLACK JOE, a famous Jack,
will stand for the season at the same
place. Terms so, same as Mars.
=. PoMEROY.
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Facts Sneak Louder than Words.

Out OF the 1850, 900 boxes of Beggs
German Salve sold in 1895, only three
boxes we're returned as unsatisfactory.
This seems almost incredible as every
box has a positive guarantee accom-
panying it. c. r. Taggart sells it.
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G stray Notice.

Found and taken up by me. the UNI
dersigned, on land occupied by me, in
section 10, township p, range Is, town
of River Falls, on the Sth day Of May,
1896, one sorrel mare, star in forehead,
branded on left thigh, weight about
$50 pounds. The owner is requested
to prove property, pay charges and
take her away
River Falls, Nav 13, 1896.
NELSON ELLIOTT
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HIGH SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT.

Sir Young Ladis Graduate from The Higl,
!SIool; az hdgWciics AID EHteTfaiaing
Progum Carried Ont Jg the Graduating
Class aud is Friends; al Immense A,di-
eace ASSEMBLIES 10 Witness the Enercises.
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BlOlehes, Pimples, SerOfulOus Sores
and all humors Of the blood and skin
will succumb to Beggs' Blood Purifier
and Blood Maker. 1t positively has
no equal. Every bottle guaranteed.
Ask your popular druggist G. Il.
Taggart for il.
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First publication June I. 1896. 3
pRnpATr N0TIcE

CTATE OF WISCONSIN,-COunty COust fOI
- Pierce County. In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the special term
of the County Court To be held in agd for s,sid
county, at the County Court room In tie village
OF Ellsworth in said county, on the hfth Tues
day (being the J0th day. of June, A. ID. 1896
at 10 O'Clock 4. NJ, the following matter will
be heard and considered
The application of G.. e. Winchester to admit
TO probate the last viii and testament of Jane
Il. Winchester, late of the city OF River Falls in
said county. deceased. and for letters tesla
mentary thereon 10 be issued according to law.
Dated June ID, 1886.
BS order of the Court
ALLEN Il. WELD.
sw3 County Judge.
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To any person desiring information
regarding Southern California, a
beautifully illustrated booklet descrip-
tive of the fairest portion of this
semi tropic region will be mailed free.
Address: Observer, Ontario, Calf.
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lis WoneIerfl,l

how quickly Diarrhea or Dysentry can
be relieved hy using Beggs Diarrhea
Balsam. A purely vegetable cons
pound. II affords instant relief and
a permanent cure in perfectly safe
way. Your popular druggist C. r.
Taggart has the agency for this
wonderful medicine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-06-11

Rocky Mountain Tea never fails to
cure constipation or sick headache.
Taggart's drug store.
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Caution.

All instantaneous cough cures con-
tain opiates and are liable to dry up
the phlegm and mucus in the bronchial
tubes and lungs, thereby causing con-
gestion. Weguarantee Beggs' Cherry
Cough Syrup against this danger. For
sale at Taggart's drug store.
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Council Chamber, City OF Klver FaIIss
June 5th, 1896.
Regular meeting of Common Council.
Council convened ats P. NJ. Pres.
ent--G. w. Chinook. Mayor; Aldermen
lass, Thomson and Vannatta.
Minutes of the meeting of May 18th
read and approved.
Finance Committee reported following