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The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08
WORKS OF ART.
r,v n business House Has Made 1t
Possible for Every One to Possess
Them.


Them.
probably at no time in the worlds
,;story has so much attention been
noId 10 the interior decoration OF
homes as at present. No home, no
matter how humble, is without its
nandlwork that helps TO beautity the
anartments and make the surround
ines more cheerful. The taste Of the
american people has kept pace with
the age, and almost every day brings
forth something new In the way OF a
picture, a draplng, piece OF furniture
or some form OF mural decoration.
One or the latest OF these has been
given to the world by the celebrated
artist, Muyille, in series OF four
handsome porcelain game plaques.
Not tor years has anything as hand
some in this line been seen. The sub
Jects represented by these plaques are
American VIII Ducks, American
Pheasant, American Quail and English
Snpe. They are handsome paintings
and are especially designed for hang
ing on diningroom walls, though
their richness and beauty entities them
10 place in the parlor Of any home.
these original plaques have been pur-
chased at cost Of $4,000 by }. G.
HuUiuger Bros. Co., manufacturers Of
the celebrated Elastic Starch, and in
order TO enable their numerous GUS
toners TO become possessors Of these
handsome works of art they have had
tht.l reproduced by a special process
IN all The rich colors and beauty Jt
the original. They are finished On
heavy cardboard. pressed and en-
bCssed in the shape OF a plaque and
trimmed with a heavy band OF gold.
They measure forty inches in circIn-
ference and contain no reading matter
or advertisement whatever.
Until October l Messrs. j. c. Hubin-
ger Bros. Co. propose to distribute
t.ese plaques free to their customers.
Every purchaser Of three ten-cent
packages Of Elastic Starch, flat-iron
brand. manufactured by J. c. Hubin-
ger Bros. Co., Is entitled to receive
one OF these handsome plaques free
from their grocer. Old and new Gus
toners alike are entitled TO the bene-
fits Of this offer. These plaqaes will
not be sent through the mail, the only
way TO obtain them being from your
grocer. Every grocery store in the
country has Elastic Starch for sale. IL
Is the Oldest and best laundry starch
on the market, and is the most perfect
cold process starch ever invented IL
is the only starch made by men who
thoroughly understand the laundry
business, and the only starch that will
not injure the finest fabric. 1t has been
the standard for a quarter OF CEN
fury, and as an evidence OF how good
II is TWENTY-FIVE million packages were
sold last year. Ask your dealer to
show you the plaques and tell you
about Elastic Starch. Accept no sub
stitute. Bear In mind that this offer
holds good short time only. and
should be taken advantage Of without
delay.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08

months ago. Jones was dapper little
fellow, with stifly waxed mustache, a
cameo scarf pin and hair believed with
some ambrosial perfume or other.
Wedding rings, If you please" said
|. plunging at once into the object OF
my visit. Here's the SIZE" producing
my slip of paper.
ANY inscription, sir?' questioned
ZONES, assuming so preternaturally
knowing an aspect that / could cheer
hily have pitched him in among the
plated ware in the big glass showcase
behind him.
Helen" said l brusquely, 1896
Emma, sir?" Jones put his hand be-
hind his ear to assist his hearing.
Helen" l bawled out, painfully
conscious that the eyes Of the three
pretty girls who were at the counter
beyond were upon me.
Very pretty name" simpered Jones,
as he wrote down the order. ANY
particular style?"
Simple and so!id," said I: that's
ALL"
Yes, sir. II shall be attended to at
once. Shall send IL to your residence
Or"
"IIl call for It tomorrow, said /.
Pardon me. Mr.. Beltcn." cried Mr..
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08
TWO WEDDING RINGS.

hau Just heard the whistle OF the
postman at the door. and leaned over
the banisters to inquire Of NV land
iauy IL there We're any letters for me.
mere was no immediate response TO
my query and l inferred from the sus-
plcious silence that either Mrs. Met
calfe or her daughter was inspecting
my letters, probably reading the post
cards, If there We're any.
mat is very often a popularity of
iandladies' daughters as people who
are compelled to board we'll know.
Again | asked:
Mrs. Metcalfe, are there any let
tiers for me? expect letter of some
Importance"
Coming, sir-coming" replied Ma
tilda, her daughter. as the latter slow
~ ascended the stairs, gazing very in
terestedly at a postcard.
In few moments more she arrived
at my landing, on the second floor, and
gave to me letter, two postcards and
a newspaper.
Il thought that you were inspecting
my correspondence" | said, sarcastic
ally.
What! I? Oh, Mr.. Bolton, I would
never think of such a thing" And she
went downstairs, tossing her head like
IN enraged Shetland pony.
One card from my tailor to notify
me Of his removal; one from Louis
Durande to tell me that he could not
keep a certain engagement with me,
and letter from Percy Cresmer, who
had warmed his slippers at the same
college fire with me scarcely three
years ago.
His epiStle ran thus:
Dear Belton--I claim your congrat-
ulations. | am to be married next week
to the sweetest girl the sun ever shone
upon. There's surprise number one
for you. And l wish you'd go to Sill
verman, the jeweler, and get the we'd
ding ring. size inclosed on bit Of pa
per. There's surprise number two,
Seriously, old fellow, il will do me a
great favor, for business matters here
are complicated in such a way that
cannot hope to get to the city day
before the event, and Of course | know
that / can trust your taste and judg-
ment equally with my own. Have the
words, Helen. 1896 engraved on the
inside, and please send by post with
out delay. Ever yours faithfully.
Percy Cresmer."
Up. S.-She is an angel"
Well" said / to myself, laying
down my old chum's rapturous let
ter, here's a pretty commission for a
bachelor. An angel is she? | don't
believe she's any more angelic than
Pauline Brooks. But every man thinks
his own goose swan. pity the poor
fellow, I'm sure; he's clearly in state
of glamour that makes him see every
thing couleur de rose. But I'm not
one to desert a friend at n pinch-l'll
buy his miserable wedding ring with
the greatest pleasure in life"
So locked my desk, put on my ov-
ercoat, and went straightway to Silver
mans.
Jones was behind the counter.
knew Jones; / had bought a gold
bracelet of him for Pauline Brooks six
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08
Swallowed n Needle and Died.

4 tailor accidentally swallowed n
needle and died rs n result Of the in
flammatiOn. Little things frequently
have great power, rs is seen in a few
doses of the famous uoStetter'S Stom-
ach BitterS, which however, have an
entirely different effect The BitterS
make nervous, weak and sickly per-
sons strong and we'll again.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08

Marle-They say bathing suits are to
be longer this season.
Frances-O, don't care. / don't in-
tend TO 90 to the seashore, anyway
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08
HEROES OF WAR.
From The chicago Times Herald.

From tNe Chicago Tunes HeFdId.
The feeling of admiration for heroes of
war seems to be innate in the hnman heart,
and is brought to the surface as the oppor-
tunity and object, for such hero worship
presents itself.
Among those who proved their heroism
during our Civil War was a. Schitfeneder,
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08

of l6l Sedg-
wick Street,
Chicago. He is
an Australian
by birth, came
to America at
the age Of
{ w Q n t y, and
soon became
an American
citizen. He was
living at Mil
waukee when
the callforvol-
unteers came,
early in 1862,
and he prompt
ly enlisted in
rA-.pa,,- A -
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08

COSMO BUTTERMILK TOILET SOAP
makes the skin soft, white and healthy.
Sold everywhere.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08

After spending a two-weeks' vacation 81 the
country but few men are patriotic enough to
fight for it.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08

Some girls change color because the first box
Is unsatisfactory.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08

For perfect complexion and clear,
healthy skin, use COSMO BUTTERMILK
SOAP. Sold everywhere.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08

When a man has TO faith In humanity hui
mainly has no faith in him.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic cure constipation forever,
iOc, 25c. II c. C. G. fail. druggists refund money
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08

All genuses more or dess eccentric. A
few have even been known to pay their debts
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08

A womans idea OF strategy is 10 spend q
dime in an effort 10 save a riCkcl.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08
Dom, Tobacco sp', and Smoke You, Lie AWAY. =,

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic, full OF life, nerve and vigor take No-To-
Bac, the wonder worker that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc. or 81. Cure guaran-
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08

Money often wins the first battle, but sell
dom the second
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weah
men strong. blood pure. SOC. 81 All druggists
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-09-08

Halls Catarrh Cure
Is constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-14
A NO. | TREASURER.

J. A. Ewing. who is completing his
first term as county treasurer, has
been most faithful and competent
official. The work Of the office was
never more promptly done or the
the books kept in better shape. The
Office of treasurer is an important one,
for mistakes in the records would in
volve much trouble for tax payers.
It is therefore needful that the
treasurer be adept at figures and eX-
perth keeping books, as we'll as quick
and reliable. Mr.. Ewing fills the re.
Quirements mentioned, as well as be-
ing courteous and genial to all having
business in the office. 1t has been
the custom to give county official a
second term where he has
proved satisfactory the first term,
and the tax payers and voters of the
county will no doubt see that Mr.
Ewing is retained for a second term
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-14
THE FIRST DAY.
Street Fair Opens Today Very
AuspiCiOusly.
The Number of Entries For Exhibit Far
Exceed OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Parade Tonight.

Mankato's first street fair is sue
cess 10 every way. Bad weather yes
terday delayed it one day, but did
not ia the least detract from any Of
ITS numerous bright aud attractive
features. The crowds began TO ar
rive yesterday and every hotel was
filled to it's fullest capacity last night
The trains today brought in the PEG.
pie in crowds. and the roads, muddy
DIS they are, were lined with 1ncom-
ing teams all day. Thousands of
strangers are in The city, but the
crowd is not a clrcumS' ance TO what
is expected tomorrow and Saturday.
Yesterday was one Of the gloomiest
days and last nI. h5 one OF the storm
bOdy's feelings Were depressed when
the thought occurred OF what the
weather might have been. Early
riSers this morning anXiously scanned
the sky, and found much TO cheer
them in the sight uf clouds clearing
away and revealing blue sky. AS the
forenoon wore along, the cool west
wind pushed the blanket OF damp
clouds away over the eastern bluffs,
and the sun shown out bright and
warm, with the promise of several
days Of good weather.
The greatest activity has been
displayed in decorating booths
and stores today, and Front
street now presents most attractive
and inspiring appearance. The
booths are gaudily decorated with
red, white and blue, or with frost
tinged leaves. There are decorations
of all kinds, many of them displaying
great taste and labor. The displays
ia the store windows are also beauti,
full. Robt. Lamm has miniature
Ferris wheel, run by electricity, that
attracts the attention OF all pasSers-
by. j. B. & d. Richards have an
elegant display OF linens, handker-
chiefs and fancy goods. David Nc
Cullough, who has trimme the win
dows ia Marshall, Field 81 Co.'S retail
store for four years, prepared the
window. La another window is a
beautiful representation of Columbia
set about with electric lights. The
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-14
THE STREET FAIR.

Mankato welcomes the vast con-
course of people within her borders,
who are her visitors at the street fair,
which is now on in full blast. The
weather has come off fine, and the
w9rk of today augurs successful fair
equal to the most sanguine eXpecta-
tions of it's promoters. The exhibits
are numerous and Of very high order.
While the weather yesterday was
such as to dampen the ardor of all, it
is the opinion Of many that in many
ways it will prove beneficial rather
than harmful. 1t has caused sus-
pension OF threshing and all farm
work for the next day or two, and will
allow Of many attending from the
farm, who previously felt that they
could not spare the time. While the
time has been short since the work
was gotten under way, the manage
ment has labored heroically and
overcome great obstacles, and the
outlook this afternoon is that their
labors will be crowned with sue
cess. There are plenty of attractions
for everybody, and all will feel the
better for the short diversion from
everyday affairs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-14

tne exhibitors. Everything from
ears of corn to babies and from fancy
Work to trotting horses have been
entered. A stream of people was
vending it's way into the secre-
'tary $ office all day for this purpose,
and the booths were rapidly filled.
Many brought exhibits for which no
premiums were offered, and these
were punched together into a mis-
cellaueous class.
The Midway opened at noon, and
the entertainmenG there drew large
crowd. L. will be open all day Friday
and Saturday until 500 p. M, as it is
too cold in the tent after the latter
hour. Some OF the midway special
ties were given at the opera house
last evening, where an excellent
vaudeville entertainment was rem
dered.
The first balloon ascension and
parachute leap is scheduled to come
of at five clock this afternoon. pre-
ceded by the tolling of the fire bell.
MankaJo Gas and Electric Light Co.
has fine display in it's windows, re-
presenting the .sdifferent uses to
which It's electric power is put.
These and many other displays look
the beStin the evening, when the
effect of the electric lights is shown.
The arches will also be illuminated
at night.
ElGries have come in thick and fast
today, and the secretary and a force
OF clerks have been busy making the
proper entries anAgiving out tags to
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-14
DON'T BE TRADED.

1t is reported that D. W. Evans,
the fusion candidate for the legisla-
ture is working the racket among the
Republicans that if elected to the
legislature he will vote for q. K.
Davis for senator. Republicans
should not be caught by any such
chaff. They have three good men on
their own ticket, all Republicans, and
they will not Only vote for DAVIS for
senator, but will be qualified to 20 in
to the Republican caucus and see that
the senator is properly nominated.
Republicans should feel that this
year, above all others, is a good one
to stand together on the entire
ticket-from governor to coroner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-14
is PULLING STRAIGHT.

The rumor is becoming rife in var.
ious parts of the county that Gene
Thompson, OF Garden City, is not
pulling straight for the Republican
ticket. The Free Press is in position
to know that such rumors are entirely
false and unfounded. Mr.. Thomps on
is one of the tluest Republicans in
the county, and is working every day
for the Republican Candidates with
out single exception. Gene is not
the kind Of Republican to sulk in
his tent. His defeat for the legisla-
ture in the last county convention
made no difference with his Republi
canism, and he can be depended upon
to do his level best to see that every
man on the ticket is elected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-14
father & SONS
CURED OF
ITCHING Rash

had an itching rash under my chin, which
kept spreading until it was all over my body.
7 could not sleep but was compelled to lie
awake and scratch all the time. My father
and two brothers were afflicted with the same
thing, at the same time. We all suffered
terribly for year and half, trying in the
meantime all the remedies we could find, but
received no benefit. bought three cakes of
CUTICURA SOAP and three boxes of CUTICURA
(ointment) and they cured the four ofats COM
plete{y. RICH'D ANDERSON, Geneva, Utah.
SPEEDY CURE TREATMENT FOR ToRTuRISG. DIsFIG-
URING HUMoEs, WITH Loss OF HAIR.-Warm baths with
CUTiCUEA SOAR, gentle anontngs with CurICURA (oint
ment,, and mild doses Of CuTIeURA REsoLvENT.
Sold throughout the wort, POTTER DRUG AND CHFM
Corr Props Boston. low to Cure skin Diseases, free
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-14

1t takes place on the west bank of
the Minnesota river near the bridge:
the wind will carry the balloon across
the city. AscensioDs will be made
Friday and Saturday afternoons at
the same hour and place.
Tonight the great sports parade
will surely come Of. 1t is scheduled
to start at seven o'clock from the
City Hotel corner, but may not get
under way until few moments later
There will be four bands of music,
aud the greatest carnival of attrac.
tions and doings ever seen in the
city, ranging from the yellow kid to
the elephant and from the biggest
rooster that ever crowed. to the Man
kato board of trade and city council.
Everything will be there just as ad
vertised. 1t is requested that no fire.
works be shot off during the parade,
as some of the floats are highly in
fammable No body can afford to miss
this parade.
The street fair is now in full swing,
aud everything from now on will go
off as scheduled. There are all sorts
of attractions for tomorrow and
Saturday, filing every hour Of the
day.
Secretary Curryer telephoned the
f Ill particulars Of the postpOn ement
yesterday to forty-four towns. The
telephone companies kindly donated
the use of their lines for this purpose.
1t took two hours OF steady talking to
get the information scattered broad
cast all over Southern Minnesota.
Verify, the phone is great institr-
ton.
Secretary Curryer and TT asurer
Meagher have received samples Of
street fair buttons adapted to use in
MaDkatO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-14
POCKET PICKED.
Mrs. Frank Pearson Loses Her
Money.
Siezes Hold of Man Whose Hand
Was in Her Pocket, and Hands
Him 10 Copper.

The first case OF pocket picking
since the fair opened occurred at
about 1870 o'clock this afternoon,
and the man who is accused of having
done the Job is la the city lookup.
Mrs Frank Pearson, who resides at
Red Jacket, was standing near the
American Express Coz office, at the
corner Of Front and Jackson streets,
in large crowd OF people. when she
observed that she was j)stled by some
one. InStinctiyely placing her hand
10 the pocket of her skirt, where she
carried her pocketbook, she says that
she found a hand in il. With pre-
sauce Of mind, she grabbed the wrist
above the hand and had hold Of a
s5alwart, well dressed young man
about twenty-five years OF age. The
young fellow, who afterwards gave
his name as John Mennon,O OF Winona,
ierked loose, but Mrs. Pearson caught
a firm hold o. his coat pocket and
called loudly for the police. A gen
tleman friend stepped up, and Men
non made no further effort TO escape.
When accused of having picked Mrs.
Pearsou'S pocket, he denied the &C
cuSaGion and offered TO allow Mrs.
Pearson and her friend TO search him
Officer Bienapti came along just then,
aud MeQnon was turned over to him
and taxed to the city hall and locked
up.
Mrs Parsons pocket book was
gone, win something over $500 In
money which il contained, besides
some papers. She is sure that Men
non is the party who picked her
pocket, and believes that he must
nave passed the book along to a con
federate.
When searched, Mennon had no
money. He denies the charge, and
says that he was standing beside Mrs.
Pearson when she suddenly sezed
him by the wrist. He denies that he
had his hand in her pocket. He says
that he came to Maukato last night
from Winona, where he has some rela-
tives. He says that he had several
dollars when he came, but spent it.
He claims to be plumber by trade.
Mrs. Pearson later in the afternoon
sWore out warrant charging Mennon
with grand larceny In the second
degree.
Later in the afternoon, Mennon ad-
mitted the theft of Mrs. PearsOn's
pocketbook and said that he passed it
to his confederate, whom he described
as being 26 years of age and wearing
light cOlored suit and hat.
Up to late this afternoon, no other
cases had been reported.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-14
TWO NEW TRAINS.
Omaha Road Provides More
Passenger Service.
Will Run Between Minneapolis and Sioux
City, and Cause a Revision OF Time
Table

Beginning next Monday, the Omaha
road will run another local passenger
train each way between Minneapolis
aud Sioux City TO take care of the
local business. The additional trains
are 10 be run largely because OF the
delay in running Time of oue or two or
the present trains, due 10 the road s
connections. Tue new trains will be
daily except Sunday, whine the old
trains will continue Jorun on Sunday.
The new west bouad train will ar
rive in Mankato at l0:42 a. N. aud de-
part at l0:45 a. 10. The new east
bound train VIII arrive at 1:40 .. M.
and depart at l44 .. m.
Beginning Sunday, the west bound
train that now is due Ia
Mankato at l2:43 p. m. will
arrive at 1855 p NJ. and depart at
l:20 p. 10. the east bound train due
here at 100 p. N. will arrive a5 800
o. m. and depart at 1858 D. N. These
ale the only changes TO be made.
The train that will arrive at 1885
p. 10. Will make connections for the
branch lines.
The enlarged service will depend
for its long continuance upon the
amount of business done and other
circumstances. The new trains will
not carry mail. The Omaha road is
eyer alive to the interests OF it's pa
irons, and the additional service will
be greatly appreciated by the travel
ing public.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-14

John Buschman, OF Deooria, while
getting in his farm wagon, slipped
and fell on the wheel, striking on his
left side over the region of the heart
and causing severe internal injuries.
Dr. Brandenberg was called.
A deed was filed today transferring
from Edward Cote to VIM. Fisher
the NJ, sw4 se4, and the et swt and
the SCI nw4 sec. "a, Danville, for
$4,000
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-10-14
To California Without change of Cars
via. the M. s. St. L. Rv.

Through tourist sleeper every
Thursday to Los Angeles via Omaha,
Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Ogden, Salt
Lake and Sacramento.
Oldest and only original tourist line
every car provided with porter and
an excursion conductor in addition to
the regular train crew. Service
strictly up to date in every respect.
Call at ticket Office for folders, etc.