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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-20
BIG ORCHARDIsT FAILS.
A. 7. Hatch of California is Forced to
the Wall

San Francisco. Nov 90. T. Hatch
at one time the greatest orchardIst in the
world. has suffered reverses which VIII
probably result in the loss to him of his
extensive orchard consisting of $50 acres
in the Suisun valley A long series Of
misfortunes extending over q period q
three years have culminated in suit
brought by A. d. Robbins. Suisun bank
er. to recover 800 600 principal and inter
est on promissory notes executed by
Hatch i'm 1882
Employees Of Hatch have also fled at
tachments aggregating $4,000 for labor
performed
three years ago when he conceived the
idea Of shipping green fruit to London in
trEinload lots The failure Of Hatch S
bet project is wen known. Tie was not
afraid to try another He m0rtgaged his
ranch in suisun valley for 100000 and
launched upon another era Of speculation
The decline in the prices of fruit swamp
ed him. however. and he was forced TO
submit to the Inevitable
"silver Leaf Tomato Catsup stimu-
ates digestion and exerts a direct sol
vent action upon certain ingredients of
food. In addition to its value in this re-
spect it is wholesome ana a fine appe-
tier For sale by all grocers-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-20
WAS LINCOLN'S FRIEND.
The Man who Framed the Freeport
Questions for Lincoln is Dead

Chicago. Nov. 20.-Henry Asbury, an
intimate personal and political friend
of Abraham Lincoln, and the man who
framed for him the four questions
propounded to Stephen A Douglas at
Freeport in the famous debates of 1858.
is dead. He was SIS years Old. Mr. As
bury for many years had been suffer
ing from disease of the kidneys
While practicing law at Quincy. H..
Mr. Asbury had for partner Edward
Baker, who some time afterward went
to Oregon and was made United States
senator. and in the war of the rebel
lion became a general and was killed
at the Battle of Balls Bluff
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-20

Rock Island Route
Is the best to all points.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-20

You can nave your laundry work
done on short order without extra
charge, by Peerless Steam Laundry.
Phone 322
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-06
CAKE AN OLD INSTITUTION

The Abeients 1ade sad Ate It, but n
Wss . Simple AAhir.
The ancients made cake, bat it wss
not the rich, highly seasoned and Ia
vOred cOnfecti0n which we indulge in
nowadays. They had plain cakes maAe
with four and water, some Of them
without . suspicion Of sweet on flavor.
Some Of them were not unlike our
plainest crackers and were often eaten
as We eat bread
Wedding cake was an institution
among them. as with MS. but the cake
was plain one and was broken above
the head Of the bride as she went to her
new home. This was a special feature
Of Roman marriages 2. 600 yeafs agu
The breaking of the cake was part Of q
solemn ceremony. All Of the cakes Of
ancient history are plain and simple.
II IN only 4Bw come down to more
modem ime9 that we hear of spices
and fruith and all of the rich and luz
uriOus ingredients in which present day
cakeinAkeSn delight. In Queen Eliza
beth's time spice cakes and buns were
eaten at weddings. From these the
fashion and fancy grew for all sorts of
elaborate and deliciOusly unwholesome
combinations until there seems to be Q
perpetual struggle for something new
and more uuusual to stir into the cake
OF the period. s
Very many persons think cake is un-
wholesome. Some sorts of cake may be,
but why simple cake with q little
good fruit III it should be specially in
jurious is pu2zling question. Cake
made with fresh. sweet butter and fresh
eggs can scarcely be a tax on the diges-
tive powers. and no other shortening
save good butter should ever be put into
cake. -Philadelphia Press.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-06

vHsss 80 HtsAssss sssss pSss~sss es.
0ssks - GarA 0sAss.
The banquet st Cherboure was an
elaborate AFFAIR. The car ana pr~ss-
dent Faure occupied the central places
at tire tsb,e-N. Loubes. repr-sensins
the senate. ana ~. Bssseon. president
OF the chsmtsr of deputies. being
seated On either side os them. The
csassna was not present. having b-eged
that she BE- exrps~d on sccount of the
fatigue she had undergone during the
day. PRESIDENT Fssse arose. tire 9TH
ere present joining him ia standing.
while he proposcd the toast Go the
car. The president said; '1s ts with
great Joy thas. accompanied by the
presidents of the chamb~rv. I have re-
cssved today your majesty aad shs
empresa. Th> pr-sso~us ss sbs rspus.sse
b certain ssss bs respooAs 60 she e<uss-
msns of the aasson ta conssitusinu him.
ssif the Interpreter os its unsnimous
wishes for your imperial family. shs
siory Of pour ma5essy-s reign ssd the
welfare az Russia"
your maScsty has chc~~n 60 arrive
IN rrsscc sscovs>d ~ oos of our squad
rous. Ths vfswch sssy - grssefsl sos
thia % rsss~ssb-ss NTH pssd~ sbs no.
ussrous fSasts ef sympathy which youf
august father 6tsplsyed too ards o. sed
that the taAk was entrusted 90 o. of
participates In sbe demonssrsstoes ss
csuustaot ond ss Touloo. In s1rins
yoor meS>sey . ~e,ocrps Go the sosi os
the vepuksssc : sasss ny giass On honor
% the snperor ssd empe.ss os Russia. o
A. The cosaoaay araak the pr~si-
dents soooe the naval hard played the
Russian anthem. Ths car in respond
Ing 90 the toast sssd: y am soorh~d
Win the sympathetic ana cordial ~ei-
conn gsveu to o. ss ch~vhoure. . hsrs
mvch se0oe9 ehe sussaron which 90.
csvse1 % - -alse shs sdmsrni's 49,
| -. shs t6eree. On. soschses the eaaI
of . Nation Which o. Hussis's friend
I shars ~ spesiaes ~hI.h you have
3uss expreuDs1. Monsieur ie Presioens
rasse ~ g. n honor os u rrsns1
nation. the vse0eA ae~s sn1 hse ase>sra
shank ~ Ursss1sns of s>s sspse.
~ sse - UopAss ana shs wescUas
- - ~ e8DsoaDs6"
The eoas c1ta1Bed giaaees ~ssh Pre-.
tdcns fooFe. - -. rsure bad dons
| WITH the car ss tire end % Ms ows
toast II naval hand pe-esss psoye1
eAe NasU9o1n1.e oo6 the RuaonG
aoeoem- - - coorsossea % she 80.
go the eans 80 Pr>ss1>ss Fsoss -.
on011 tn . cog<1Da1 csuv~rua1tpa 1ass.
~ Tor tw9atv nalnuo.s. ~ Faorx
ehen esrorsed hss ssS~.sy Ca the ss.
Deriaitr traiA. as3sA STAR Cor rsrss sas
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Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-06
THE MARKETS.
New York Financial.

NEW YORK Oct. s.
Money on call firm at 4ls65 per cent;
prime mercantile paper. 6lsd7x per cent:
sterling exchange weak. with actual busi-
ness in bankers bills at +s4H94s5 for de-
mani and 4829< tisI for sixty days: posted
rates. ss3aasA and 4ss,lass,S; commercial
bills. 48lH
Silver certificates. 6s,l; sa'es 1000; bar
sill Yer, 65stc: Ne xican dollars. 591&
United States government bonds lower;
As registered. 1854; do coupons. ll6l4; SIS
registered, III; do coupons Ill; As reg
istered, l07; do coupons, l07H; 2s registered,
": Pacific 6's OF w. lJO
Chicago Drain and ProAuce.
CHICAGO, Oct.6 6
Following were the quotations ON the
Board OF Trade today: October. opened
6y34c. closed 06lsc; December, opened sc
closed ss4c; May. opened 7o,ic. closed
1l4c. Corn-October. Opensd 214c, closed
2t4c; December. opened 2.,sc, closed xgfc;
May, opened sSs1c. closed s6s<c. Oats-Oc-
tober, opened l.14c. closed l.Ixc: December.
closed l91@c. Pork = October. nominal,
closed 500: December, opened 81 3.,<, CLOSED
Soa5. Lard~October, nominal. CLOSED S&Ss}f
Produce-Bntter: Extra creamery ISL per
ID: extra dairy. l3c; fresh packing. stock,
s@7c Eggs-Fresh stock. 1A,xc per dos.
Poult-y-Turkeys. loc per H.; chickens
(hens)' 6Ssc; spring chickens, 6ysd.: roostsrs.
4,ec; dncks. SO sc; geese. s4.ooa6Oo. Potatoes
-Burbanks, SaSSc per bu.: Hebron. ls1
&C. Honey-White clover. l3GlAc ID; broken
combs. ealOc: extracted. S0sc. Apples-Cesn-
mon y fAhcy. elc1 > per bbl
Cnl1aoo Lave ssoch.
CHICAGO, Oct s.
Live Stock-Pfison at the Union Stock
yards today ranged As follows: Hogs-Es-
timatsd receipts tor the day. l.0hn: sales
ranged at sa.0ai55 pigs. sssj1a.t:8 light,
s.61os75 rough packing, s..sjs3.4 ~ mixed
anil sfsoa1so heavy packing and shipping
lots.
Cattle Essimatsd rsoei its for the day.
le.uD: gao. atoms ranged at S4sl6j- 10 choice
to EXTRA shipp NJ steers, H.sj1I.:i good. to
ch6ire do s4lodSJo Fair TO I'd. S35 ,al ~
coIhmon TO m Inn d.. - f1S.U butchers
steers, s6'61n y s.,cksrs. $3.50 ts.si feeders.
Si-ss4S- 90 cows. S2.4Dd3.ai he fers. Sl-s5.3.sS
balls, oxen and stays ss aO.,3.=5 Texas steers.
$s0o40J western rangers. and S3OGd-S
veal calves
Covu-isoAe. -
No. s.sr: WA. ss~
BunsFafnT - ehoaes. ise; frssa ezssnssy.
sss,:ss;s;:ss .S:,ss s;;:s:ns.sass .s.si a.....
cstsie~ss,ehsep p.y fx e.. s.a a,.n sxso
e: es.s - hsiSses. sksoRsSe; calves, tSe
Hoe.-.Xose.
spsSs fSab-sasnass . ls.a.
When Baby vss ssck. veesp hes CaaoriA
When ihe was Child, - crssd for c.storsA
When she became Nh. he cla.g 70 c.s~iA
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-06

A Large Proportion
OF the merchant tailoring bust
ness Of Rock Island comes our
way, not without reason. for We
furnish not only the largest and
best stock Of materials for suits,
trousers and overcoats, but be-
cause We have q practical mo-
nopoly in the art Of cutting and
fitting. II you see a stylish suit
you may be certain HOPPE
made it.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-06

PhihAslpAta. Oct s-TAe ssessoasi n
pehscsa eehs sR shess9 IN the city took
. nsw suru -yssesS1ay wbo uumhrs a
pgouAesss eepub,tuaas usised ta Q lstiss
70 James l. AiAe., the rcxulas RrvubiscAa
candidate. ana AIesaodes t'row. Jr.. can.
didsss of the anu -sdmiuIsssusj faction,
who has siso bcen indooscd by th- Drmo.
Gratis. sskiog that bosh vtsHdrnv in the
iussssss q hAymouy. ana n ord~r that :
hie vsss may b. cast f0 NsKiulsV.
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-06

Nsv Ysrk Ms. Drsps Rsiisies sss sh,
Bslsses - ~ wes.

New YSrk Mss Drsps Politics fer the
Bslasee q ~ wos.
New York. Oct. e.-Assi1tant United
States District Attorney, Robert n
Roy has not resigned hio oAnciAi %.
sition 50 reported. but has resigned
as secretary Of the general committee
Of the 'Nationai' Democratic party In
Kings county. Complaints have been
made at wsshingssa - e0eve thsa Roy
had been .negiecfing his Qmfial duties
on account Of politics- A parallel. also.
had been drawn between NJ case and
that of Francis b Lasaler. upited
States district attorney for the east
efn district Of Virginia who resigned
his position op acccnne o. q disagrse-
ment wtsh. Aftorusy 0ensssi Hacn1pa
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-06

ROY IN an. -inservi<w sasa: '-wnsa
the decision OF me attorney esnss1a
sftsr I came TO sAe eenolusssa. ofssr
CONSUMING with Cnsse1 osates Disssics
Attorney Bennett and Others. thas The
reAsoas that the attorney general gave
as . basis Of his decision. were equally
applicable 70 myself and that IL would
not be proper for me To continue The
use Of my name In connection with the
rampaign work In the county. I there
fore Withdrew ~ secretary of the cam
gncomnsttce and directed that here
after my name should not be used
On. any documents having reference 60
the campaign
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-06
Iss ns.A fssses.. q, c.,,a

Danvtlle. lils. Oct s-oa ppssssoa a
nsssly All tbe membess a she vsrsuillios
co1ney has. Jsass boskwsDssr sAjsurssl
~ ctrcuis coors, whsch euovsu~d ycsssp
dAy. - Nov. D Moot a Il sssnrssys ssu
1ussrssss1 ts poliskcs snd - snsAs s~yup
nsuts - eoassuvs their onssa II is Ale
Aid ahst Tie jusscs ere - ssucA inssrpssst
In politics shas shsy Wsala devote tim.
10 discussiag ~ oeasy sasssaon. iasss.<
Rock Island Argus., 1896-10-06

Manchester. n. r.. Oct. 60. r.
Branch. United States district attorney
has resigned as q member Of the Dem
ocratic state committee. In q letter to
Chairman Amcy giving reasons for his
action Branch says he flnds himself
not In harmony with the Democracy
Of the state upon vital questions. chief
1y because the recent state convention
indorsed the platform adopted ai Chit
cago. which Branch holds ts not o
Democratic platform nor aeciarssory of
the prtacipees oe the historic DEMO-
cratic party.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-28
SHERIFFS' CONVENTION.
Mankat0 May Secure the Annual
Convention i'm March.

Sheriffs of the state hold their an
nual convention in about a month,
and there is a chance that it may be
secured for Mankato Sheriff Bowen
is working TO have it held in this city,
and the. Commercial Club might take
the matter in hand at the next meet.
ing and extend an invitation. There
are over eighty counties in the state,
and nearly all of them would be
represented, many of the sheriffs
bringing their wives. The president
of the association is Sheriff Block, of
St. Peter, and the calling of the con-
vention rests with him. If the proper
effort is made, he would probably be
willing to call the meeting for this
city. The accommodations are ample,
and the railroad facilities all that
could be desired. The meeting
would be good thing for Mankato.
The convention lasts one day, and has
two business sessions, and social
time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-28
Rapidan Items.

Ray Thomson, of Browns Valley,
is here visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. A. A. Thomson and other rela-
tives and friends.
Ernest PIshner and wife, of
Duluth, are here visiting parents and
friends.
Miss Kittie Lowry returned to
MankatO last week after months
visit with Mrs. Geo. Nelson.
Miss Ida Pishner went to Good
Thunder Saturday to visit for few
days.
Mr. Garrett has been laid up with
rheumatism for several days.
Miss Amanda Just visited in Good
Thunder last week.
Mrs. Weller and son, Howard, return
ed Tuesday from two weeks visit in
Wisconsin.
Will McDuffy was exhibiting live
coon Monday that he caught with his
hands. Mr. Coon apparently resent
ed such treatment, as Wills hands
show several ugly scratches and one
finger nail is missing.
w. A and r. Just drove to Amboy
Monday.
August Pishner, of this place, and
Miss Mamie Ii. Wall, of Good Thun-
der, were married at the Lutheran
church al that place, Tuesday even
ing, at seven o'clock, the Rev. John
Garbarkowitz officiating.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-28
APPROPRIATE EXERCISES.
The Pleasant Grove School Pres
ented With Fine Engravings.

The fifth and seventh grades of the
Pleasant Grove school had some in
terestiDg and patriotic exercise Fri
day afternoon, at which two fine
engravings of Lincoln and Washing
ton were presented to the school by
the pupils. The program was good
one and was well carried out, the par
Elephants being attired in colonial cos
tunes. The room was decorated with
flags and bunting. Many scholars
grom the other schools were present,
and also many Sparents and friends.
The teachers, Misses Allie and Lizzie
Lewis, are deserving of much credit
for the success of the entertainment.
The following program was rem
dered:
Song Battle Hymn of the Republic; Schools
Recitation Paul Pal REV Revere 5 Ride ..:...
SONG. White and Blue Five little girls
Observation-Disclosures Men,. Bruno Roemer
Dialogue History of the Flag.
Frank Thompson, Roy Bates, kennle Fuller
Recitation-"Our America" ........ Lee Circuit
Song-"Just Before the Battle. ...:......
............ Flora Mills, Evangeline Austin
Song-"Just After the Battle. .............
Mary Wood, Lucinda Billings
Recitation-"The Fighting Parson" ......
........... .......... Sylvia Braumlict
Violin Solo. .......... 49,. -. Bruno Roemer
Recitation-"Re Revolutionary Rising" 49,,
Recitation-"A Tribute to Washington.
Observation-Disclosures. Frank Lamb
Recitation-"J Jennie McNiels Ride"
Observation-Disclosures jessie irving
Song-"Our Country is Free" . Fourth Grade
Concert Barbara Fritchie"...
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Fourth grade
Guitar Solo Willie Peterson
Recitation-"W Washington" Chas Hansing
Dialogue-"Historical Bells. :. Thirteen Girls
Recitation John Brown Kathryn Davis
Recitation-"The Story of Our Country.
Recitation concord Hymn" William Funk
Dialogue-"The Laurel Wreath" .........
Observation-Disclosures. Thirteen Pupils
Observation-Disclosures Bell' .........
Recitation -"Washington's Kiss" .OlgaJohnso9n
Song-"America" ........................S Schools
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-28
JUDSON ITEnS.

Abraham Jones and two of the boys
are down sick with pleura pneumonia.
DR.. Herring is in attendance.
G. G. Jones had bad accident hap
pen his horse. 1t fell down while he
was after load of wood and either
broke or dislocated joint in the
hind leg near the stifie joint.
Quite stir is being made about
gettinga skimming station near Robt.
Thomas corner. Sixteen or twenty
names are enrolled if they succeed in
getting what they require.
VIM. Williams sends letter from
Oklahoma stating that they arrived
at their destination 0. K. VIM.
Jones, VIM IS father-in-law, also went
out to see the country and if it suits
him he will move his whole parapher-
MALTA out there.
Robert James school district No.
80 closed today. The winners in differ
emit classes were handsomely re-
Warded.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-28
HORSES WANTED.

want number of good, young
draft horses weighing not less than
1,200 pounds for farm purpose, and in
exchange will trade TOWNSHIP property
in SissetOn, S. d., located in Roberts
county on the Sisseton reservation.
This is the only town in the county
and destined to be the county seat.
1t is the terminus of the Milbank
branch of the Milwaukee railroad, is
possessed of good water, and is the
center of a splendid farming region
Has two elevators, several general
stores, splendid facilities, and the
coming summer will see a great
amount of building done. The town
is only three years old and has nearly
600 population A new Touring mill
is in contemplation.
/ have some rare bargains either
for cash or in exchange for good
horses.
have towd plat that can be seen
at the Commercial house, Mankato, at
any time. Correspondence solicited
E. f. WILSON,
Ill North Second ST.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-28
NEW BALL PARK.

The board of managers of the Base
Ball association Sunday afternoon
selected eight acres of ground in
North Mankato for new ball park,
in case it can be secured at reasona-
BILE figure. john Page is the owner,
and the land is located about a block
from the end of the bridge, back of
the blacksmith shop. 1t can be level
ed off at little expense, and will be
a rye enought for cycle track. Mr..
Page has not yet placed figure on
the property.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-28
A SAD DEATH.
Mrs. E. w. Washburn Passes Away
at the Hospital

Last week we chronicaled severe
operation performed upon Mrs. E. w.
Washburn, of Lake Crystal, at the
Tourtellotte hospital, and said that
it was considered that the chances
of her recovery were about even. Her
strength was unequal to the strain
put upon it, however, and she died of
heart failure at eight O'Clock Sun
day morning. The operation afforded
the only hope of recovery, as without
it she would not long have survived.
The tumor first made it's presence
known to Mrs. Washburn eight
months ago, and it developed with
unusual rapidity.
The deceased was about forty-two
years of age, and leaves a husband
and one daughter, who is attending
college at Northfield, TO mourn her
loss. Her parents reside in this coun-
ty near Vernon, and brother, Rev.
VIM. Warren, lives at Waterville,
and was present to the end. Mrs.
WaShburn was beloved by all who
knew her for her exalted character,
and was the idol of her household.
The sympathy of their numerous
friends will go out to the afflicted
family in their sorrow.
The remains will be taken to Yer
non tomorrow noon, and the funeral
services will be held there Immediate
ly upon their arrival.
j. L. Washburn and family arrived
from Duluth last night to attend the
funeral and Rev. VIM Warren and
wife, of Waterville, and the daughter,
Miss Lila Washburn, has arrived
from Mortified,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-28
JULY FOURTH.
The Working Committees Appointed
Saturday Afternoon.

The president of the Commercial
club and Board OF Trade, mayor and
chief of fire department met Saturday
afternoon and appointed'the following
committees on Fourth of July celebra-
tion, as provided for by the CONNER
cial club:
Executive-J. B. Ogle, Hugh Spen-
Ger, ]. G. Moore, Gen. E. Brett, VIM.
n. Plymat.
Finance-H. p. Christensen, John
Klein, DR.. j. H. James, G. F. Hall
man, Mich Peterson, DR.. j. A. Hiel-
scher, John Adams.
Advertising-J. B. Meagher, f, E
Crandall, B. BangeIter, Jr., J. A
Howieson, o. w. Schmidt.
Speaker-C. S. Eastwood, Gen. J. HI.
Baker, Geo. T. Barr, James Shoe.
maker.
Railroad rates-L. p. Hunt, John
Lulsdorf, j. G. Noe.
Band tournaments. r. Snow, G.
L. IaylOr, A. w. ROBINSON, RODt.
Jache, Chas. Schwanenburg
Fireworks = E. V. Riley, T. H.
Williams, Phil Lease, S. j. Wright.
Bicycle races-Geo. M. Palmer, Dr.
j. w. Andrews, A. G. Matter, G.. A
Lewis, Geo. B. Owen.
Industrial parade-H. p. Jensen,
Gust Widell, t. r. CoughliD, P Fl.
Carney, l.. ID. Wheeler, W. H. Will.
COX, w. d. Willard.
To appoint judges. G. Wise Jr.,
Prof. G. f. Koehler, G. P. Williams.
We are Informed shat another
meeting will be held to appoint sup
Elemental committees to interest all
nationalities.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-28
FRITZ Is LEFT.
He Wants His House and Lot or His
Money.

money.
Ferdinand f. Fritz has commenced
an action against Chas. III. and Nellie
Estell for an alleged breach of cove
nant in selling to him house and lot
in Lake Crystal which the plaintiff
claims they did not own. It appears
that when Riley & temple failed, Mr..
Riley gave Mr.. Estell a deed to the
property as surety for mortgage.
Mr. Riley retained possession, and
Mr.. Estell decided the property to Mr..
Fritz, and brought an action to gain
possession, which was tried at the last
term of court and decided in favor of
Mr.. Riley. Mr.. Fritz now wants his
money. 81 500, back, as he cannot get
the property. Mr. Estell has made
an answer claiming that he had abso-
Lutte ownership, and that his war
ranty deed to Mr. Fritz is good, and
that Mr.. Riley is simply tenant.
Hughes, Rice & Hughes are ATTORNEYS
for the plaintiff, and Lorin Cray for
the defendant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-28
Teachers Examinations.

For Blue Earth Co. will be held as follows,
beginning promptly at O'Clock a. m.
Mapleton, Tuesday and Wednesday, March
3 and 4.
Mankato High School building Friday and
Saturday March and 7.
Lake Crystal, Friday and Saturday, March Is
and IA
PROGRAMME-FIRSTD DAY.
5000 100, Hygiene.
10 :00-12 100. Grammar.
100000, Geography.
3:00-5:00. U. S. History.
SECOND DAY.
5000 80, Arithmetic.
10 :30-12 :00 Reading.
10000, Theory and Practice.
300 ;OOSpelling.
Examination in spelling will be on the rules
for spelling as given in Websters Dictionary.
Paper will be furnished Certificates from
this county will not be extended, none from
other counties endorsed ami no private exam
nations granted School boards intending to
hire teachers from other counties, should bear
in mind that positively no exceptions to these
rules will be made.
GEO W. SCHERER,
Co. Supt. of Schools
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-02-28
A NEW DEAL.
Several Firms Negotiating for the
Packing House.

Monday afternoon educational Citi-
zens' bank arrived at an agreement
with Chas. J. Macbeth whereby the
latter moves out of the Cassidy pack
ing house. Possession was given this
afternoon, and Mr.. Macbeth will oc-
cupy building near the plant and
close to the railroad
President Meagher states that ne
gotiations are in progress with several
firms looking to the sale of the plant,
and that it would have been sold be-
fore this but for the tightness of
money. He hopes that something def
mite will soon be heard, and in the
meanwhile the plant will be closed.