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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-22

Washington, July ia war de-
partment bulletin reports threedeaths
and twenty-three new cases of yellow
fever among our troops at Santiago.
sanitary measures have been
adopted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-22

On motion, board adjourned to 900
a. M, July 18th, 1898.
Wednesday, July 18th, 1898.
Board met pursuant to adjourn
ment, following members present,
CONS. Chas. Graf, VIM. Borchert, A.
M. Hannay and Robt. S. Hughes.
Commissioners Borchert and
Hughes were appointed a committee
to purchase and put in place suitable
iron beams on the small bridge nearly
completed in town of Danville, ad-
joining the Kremer bridge.
On motion, it was ordered that the
salary of DR.. Cullen. of Lake Crystal,
county physician of the third COM
missioner district be increased $50
for the present year on account of
extra professional services rendered.
State Of Minnesota, County Of Blue
Earth, City of Mankato. IS.
We. the county commissioners Of
Blue Earth county, state of Mime.
sofa, estimate the amount of money
necessary to be raised by tax to meet
the current expenses of this county
for the ensuing year as follows:
For expense of district court. ......... $4,000
For expense of Jail. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 1000
For blank books and stationery. ......... 1,500
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-22

A three year old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mcdonald barely escaped death
by getting hold Of bottle of carbolic
acid as it was playing about the
house. How much it drank is not
known, but it's lips are badly burned,
and one arm is burned and the flesh
will come off from the arm. They
live four miles from the city and
drove to Mankato in 20 minutes to
DIR. Harrington's Office, who made the
little sufferer as comfortable as posi-
BILE, and thinks it will recover.
Oxrieder pleaded guilty in the
court this morning to the
charge of skipping a board bill at the
City Hotel, and was committed to
Jail for twenty days. He may raise
the amount before that time and Sc
cure his release.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-22

On mOtlOn. board adjourned to
Sept. 9Th, 1898. CHAs. GRAF,
Chm. BID. of Co. CONS, Blue Earth
County, MINI.
Attest:
P A. GUNDERs,
County Auditor and ex-Officio Clerk
of Board.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-22

Faddoul Kouri has leased the va
can't store at PA North Front street,
and is having it finished off on the in
terror, preparatory to moving in his
stock Of goods.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-22

The plans for the new hospital have
not yet been prepared, and work is
delayed until they arrive.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-22
Few Prices

r per key, Tin wash boilers, copper b
Organs, s3s 65; tMusicaLCatalOgue
? mocks, &c; Croquet Sts. &c: new
pets per I'D 'lAc: Isamples treel 40
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
HUNTINGTON.

June 13, 1893.
Miss Edith Summer Of Cleveland has
been with her grandfather, A. j. Burrell,
a few days the past week.
Mrs. David Hull and Miss Ada MINI
mock were in Medina recently.
Miss Lou Ward is home for her sum-
mer vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Whitbeck Of Cleve-
land spent last week with T. D. PhelOn's
family.
Mrs. A. J. Burrell spent the past week
in Cleveland.
Misses Lucy Nimock and Ollie Jones
were in Elyria recently.
The Junior class of the Wellington
High School gave surprise to Miss
Bertha Chapman at her home last Fri
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Loveland Of Brigh-
ton visited j. V. PhelOn's family Sun
day.
A. ]. Burrell went to Cleveland Sun
day and Edith Summer returned home.
Mrs. Edna Swartz, of Wellington Wis
tied her parents Vim. McClellan's, Sun
day.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
ROCHESTER,.

June 13, 1898.
DR.. Wade Chamberlin of Tiffin, O..
called on friends here last week.
Ex-senator Clark and his daughter,
Libby, of Cleveland were guests of Mr.
and Mrs. F. W. Clifford over Sunday.
Lewis johnson has secured the school
again for the coming year and will move
his family to town.
Solomon Phillips has moved his house
hold goods from Akron back here and
will occupy his house again.
John Porter who has been sick for
some time is reported no better.
Mrs. Hannah LabOrie of Wellington,
visited her sister, Mrs. W. NJ. Phelps,
last week.
Maud Porter of LOrain, O. was the
guest of J. Porter last week.
A. j. Snyder who has been sick for
some time is able to be out again.
MIR. and Mrs. Wiley Of West Salem, O..
visited H. Mason and wife and Rev. Lash
and wife this week.
DR.. Roberts and wife, Of Wakeman, O..
were in town last week, were guests of
L. Chapman and wife.
On account of the quarterly meeting
at KiptOn, Sunday, the children's day
exercises was postponed for two weeks
from Sunday.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
BRIGHTON.

June II, 1898.
The ladies aid society will serve straw
berries and ice cream on the church
lawn, Wednesday night, June Is.
Mrs. Martha Clark Of Ashland stopped
over night with her sister, Mrs. Lou
Mills last Thursday night, while on her
way to Michigan.
c. Wheeler visited in LAGRANGE last
Saturday.
John Miller, of Spencer came up and
stayed over Sunday at Rev. I. L. McCOn-
nells.
Clark French arrived from Michigan
last Friday night.
A very large and vicious dog belonging
to H. Ward, while passing Mrs. Culps
place last Saturday, leaped the fence and
killed pet lamb that was in the door
yard. The authorities took the matter
in hand and compelled the owner to kill
the brute,
viii LOveland and wife spent Sunday
in Sullivan.
The fourth quarterly meeting will be
held in the NJ. 4. church next Saturday
and Sunday commencing Saturday after
noon at 2:30.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
SPENCER.

Charley Miller is home from Cleveland.
Frank Gavin from Hillsdale and Electa
Miller from NOrwalk.
lisa Ream closed pleasant term of
school Friday with picnic in the woods,
which was enjoyed by all who were
there.
Minnie Freeman is spending COM
mencement week in Berea, as is also
Mrs. j. H.EFirestOne.
Mrs. 0sea Daugherty Of Wellington
spent few days in Spencer last week.
Lena Sechrist of 0berlin spent the
Sabbath in Spencer.
The recent severe storm in the south
ern portion of Spencer and the edge of
Homer, was quite destructive; blowing
down fences etc. Hart Stewart lost a
fine cow from tightening and so did
PhilO Rowe.
Mrs. Florence Hyland has gone to
Cleveland to live, where her husband is
employed for the season.
Mesdames Chamberlain and Merwin
are visiting their sister, Mrs. 7. W.
Daugherty.
The Township Trustees are having
good work done on the sidewalks.
Several rods Of stone walk are being laid
much to the satisfaction of the public. n
The strawberry and ice-cream social
given by the Baptist ladies was well
patrOnized Saturday evening, the supper
running out long before the crowd was
satisfied.
Children's day was observed at the NJ.
Z. church, June H. With the regular
pragram for the occasion, the church
was prOfusely decorated with flowers and
the day and evening passed off pleasant
ly and successfully.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
men wan IED MSHaYHE MSEgHaNEos, sBFFAAFafES; FARMHRs
PlTTSElELD.
June 13, 1893.

June l3, 1898.
The benevolent society was entertain
ed by Mrs. R. Merriam last Wednesday,.
Rev. and Mrs. Wagar and son Of Bath,
spent Saturday and Sunday with their
son, Rev. Wagar and family Of this place.
Children's day exercises were held in
the M. E. church last Sunday evening.
H. NJ. Gillett was in Elyria last Sat-
urday.
Francis Young was in Cleveland part
Of last week.
Mrs. Zera RawsOn,Of Vermontville,
Mich. is visiting her daughter, VIM.
Avery and wife.
G. W. Hines is on the sick list.
The Ice cream and strawberry supper
given by the X. 0. T. M. last Friday
evening was we'll attended, quite a
number were present from Oberlin and
Wellington.
Children's day exercises will be held
in the Congregational church next Sun
day evening.
Rev. DaiDes wife and two children
who have been visiting their old home
in Michigan for the past two weeks, art
expected home this week, he will preact
sermon to the children next Sunday
morning.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
CORRESPONDENTS.
LlTcHFlELD

June l3, 1898.
Children's day exercises were held at
the congregational church Sunday eve
ming.
Mrs. W. W. Smith visited her. brother,
DR.. Pomery, in Cleveland last week.
Kittie Smith is visiting in Elyria.
E. Sturner and wife, Rev. Chaplin
and W. W. Smith attended the cOnven-
tiOn held in Cleveland last week.
DR.. Scudder entertained the school
board and teachers at his home last
Tuesday evening A very pleasant time
is reported.
Mrs. Frue and daughter of Cleveland
were in town last week to attend the
ordination of Rev. Frue, which took
place at the Baptist church last We'd
nesday,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
The Sure La Grip Cure.

There is no use suffering with this
dreadful malady, if you will only get the
right remedy. You are having pain all
through your body, your liver is out Of
order, have no appetite, no life or ambi-
tion, have a bad cold, in fact are COM
pletely used up. Electric BitterS is the
only remedy that will give you prompt
and sure relief. They act directly on
your liver, stomach and kidneys, tone up
the whole system, and make you feel like
new being. They are guaranteed to
cure, OF price refunded. For sale at W.
F. Near & Co.'S. drug store, only SOC per
bottle,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
BAKERS CROSSING.

June 13, 1898.
Rev. j. NJ. SeatOn will preach in the
Universalist church Sunday, June 18th.
Mr.. D. W. Cole has been treating his
house to a new coat Of paint
Harvey FOgle's brother of Spencer has
been visiting him for few days.
Leila and Ray Baker attended the
Greenwich commencement last week.
Mrs. S. M. Fisher visited her daughter
in Sullivan Friday.
Clarence Sage and lady friend of
Akron, visited his parents recently.
A few of our G. A. R. people attended
the banquet at Sullivan Friday evening.
Will North and family of Wellington
were guests of NJ. R. Sage and family
Sunday.
D. |. Beckley was in New London, Sat-
urday.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
TAX NOTICE.

Taxes will be received at the Home
Savings Bank up to and including the
goth day Of June, 1898, for the following
townships, special and union school
districts, and corporations.
Brighton township, Huntington town.
ship, Penheld township, Penheld special
school district, Rochester township,
Rochester union school district, Roches-
ter corporation, Wellington township,
Wellington union school district, Well
ingtOn corporation. G. L. Splitter,
Dept. Treas.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
A Marrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs. Ada Z
Hart of GrOftOn, S. D. "Was taken with
bad cold, which settled Oh my lungs;
cough set in and finally terminated in
consumption. -Four doctors gave me up,
saying could live but short time.
gave myself to my Saviour, determined
If Icould not stay with my friends on
earth. would meet my absent tOnes above.
My husband was advised to get DR.. Kings
New Discovery for consumption, colds
and coughs. l gave it trial and took in
all eight bottles. 1t has cured me, and
thank God, am saved, and now a well
and healthy woman" Trial bottles free
at w. F. Near & Co.'S. drug store. Regu
lar sizes SOC and 81. Guaranteed, OIL
price refunded.
Dyspepsia Cured. Shiloh's vitalizer
Immediately relieves Sour Stomach,
Coming up OF Food Distress, and is the
great kidney and liver remedy. Sold
by E. W. Adams.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
Suffered FL Years with Kidney Disea

Suffered FL Years with Kidney Disease.
Mr.. G. A. Stilson, merchant of Tam
picO, ILL.,, writes August 10, 1891: "FOl-
ey's Kidney Cure is meeting with won
derful success. 1t has cured some cases
here that physicians pronounced incura-
BILE. myself am able to testify to its
merits. My face to-day is living pic
ture Of health, and FOley's Kidney Cure
has made it such. had suffered twenty.
seven years with the disease, and to-day
/ feel ten years younger than 1 did one
year ago. can obtain some wonderful
certificates Of its medical qualities"
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
CAMDEN.

June IL, 1898.
Died, after two short weeks Of life, the
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Calkins,
Thursday morning, June9.
The children's day exercises at the I'm
ion church last Sunday were very good.
The earnest workers o. the Baptist
church will give social at F. Belts res
idence, Thursday, they will serve straw
berries and cake.
Mrs. Alison Parker of Aurora spent last
week in town visiting her brother, j. N.
Hurd and sister, Mrs. N. Lee and calling
on other friends.
Rev. Phelps and Deacon H. Sheffield
were in Litchfield to council meeting
called by the Baptist church.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0lin Rose, Rosie and
Lena attended the marriage of Wade
Rose and Nettie Fisher last Wednesday
evening June8.
The quarterly meeting Of the Free
Baptist church was nelu III Ine Unlon
church last Saturday and Sunday morn
ing, delegates were present from Spen-
Ger and Rochester.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. StOckfOrd were in
Elyria part Of last week.
S. A. Hardy is home for few days.
Ethel Rose of 0berlin is spending the
week with her cousin, Lena Rose.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Sheffield drove to
Lorain last haturday to spend a few
days with their daughter, Mrs. SinClare.
Mrs. Prof. Hall is giving lessons in
music, both vocal and instrumental, at
the home of her father, Mr.. Kelsey.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
Very Low Rates to San Francisco,

Very Low Rates to San Francisco,
Via the North Western line Chicago q
North Western R. R). Excursion tick
cts will be sold at greatly reduced rates
June % and 80, limited to return until
August 81, inclusive, on account of the
meeting of the North American Turner's
Union. For rates and other information
ask your nearest ticket agent or write D..
W. Aldrich, 1877 The Arcade, Cleveland;
or W. B. Kniskern, % Fifth avenue, Chi
cagO, Ill.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15

s.. G. P. Jones, Milesburg, Pa, writes
81 have used DeWitt's Little Early Risers
ever since they were introduced here and
must say have never used any pills in
my family during forty years of house.
keeping that gave such satisfactory re-
suits as a laxative or cathartic." j. W.
HOughtOn.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
$25,ooo.oo.

To Loan on First Mortgage Security.
The Home Savings Bank Co. Of Well
ington, have $25,0OO to loan on first
mortgages on farms in Lorain and ad-
joining counties. Those who are desir-
GUS of borrowing in this way will do well
to make application at the above named
bank without delay. q
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15

Zone Minute Cough Cure is the best
preparation have ever sold or used, and
| can't say too much in its favor" L. NJ.
Kennon, merchant, 0dell, Ga. j. W.
HOnghtOn.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15

Late to bed and early to rise prepares
man for his home in the skies. Early
to bed and a Little Early Riser, the pill
that makes life longer and better and
wiser. J.W. HOughtOn.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15

DO not wait until tornado destroys
your property, but take policy to-day
with R. N. Goodwin, the old reliable in
surance agent.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15

S. NJ. Geary, Pierson, Mich, writes:
'DeWitt's Witch-hazel Salve is curing
more piles here to-day than all other
remedies combined. Itcures eczema and
all other skin diseases" J. W. HOugh-
ton.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
Truths TerseIy Told.

FOley's Kidney Cure is safe, sure
remedy for all kinds of Kidney and Blad-
der diseases. W. H. TissOt & Co.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
w. g. l., Il, Ry,

Sangerfest, Dayton, o., June 81, to 80.
Rate of one fare June 81 and %. Re-
turning limit June 30.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
The Fish and Game Laws

In several northwestern states have
been considerably modified. Send for
free synopsis of these laws to W. B. Kni-
skern, % Fifth avenue, Chicago, Ill.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15

Penny Wise, Pound Foolish
are they who have not FOley's Kidney
Cure as safeguard in the family. W.
H. TissOt & Co.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15

One minute is not long, yet relief is OBJ
tained in half that time by the use Of
One Minute Cough Cure. 1t prevents
consumption, and quickly cures colds,
coughs, Group, bronchitis, pneumonia, la
grippe, and all thOat and lung troubles.
j. W. HOughtOn.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
TRAVELLING MEN

Use Bronchini The Great Cough Cure.
Ministers always find relief by the use
of Bronchini. All public Speakers ex-
perience difficulty In talking in open
air, Bronchini affords instant relief
Change in the weather brings colds,
Group, sore throat and pneumonia.
Bronchini will cure these diseases, al
ways warranted or your money re-
funded. Price 25 & SOC. For sale by
E. w. Adams.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15

The human machine starts but once
and stops but once. You can keep it 60
ing longest and most regularly by using
DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the famous
little pills for constipation and all stom-
ach and liver troubles. j. W. HoughtOn.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
REAL ESTATE AND LOANS.

Money to loan on long or short time, easy
payments and low interest.
JOSEPH BINEHOwER, Agent.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1898-06-15
ATTACHM ENT.

A, G. Fisher, Plaintiff
vs..
Sands Bakery, of the Before j. Blair Do
United States Baking land, j, p of We'll
Company and Nation ingtOn township. Lo-
al Biscuit Company, rain county, Ohio.
defendant
On the 3lst day of May, A D. 1893, said JUS
tiee issued an order OF attachment | the
above action, for the sum of Ten IS. 100 dollars.
w.u, A. G. FISHER.
Evening journal., 1898-03-02
HIGH EXPLOSIVES ARRIVE.

Two cars loaded with high explosives
have arrived at Delaware City, twelve
miles down the river. They were con
signed from the New York arsenal to
Fort Delaware. on Pea Island, and
Fort Mott. at Firms Point These forts
command the approach to Philadelphia.
Fort Mott alone has six ten-inch dis
appearing guns, mounted, and Two
more are being put in position. This
battery will be able to hurl four tons
OF metal at one discharge. A mortar
battery is in course Of erection at Della
ware CitY.
Evening journal., 1898-03-02
THOSE ELECTION EXPENSES
CITY BILLS PLACED IN THE
HANDS OF THE LEVY COURT.

HANDS OF THE LEVY COURT.
Clerk Frank A. McCloskey. Of the
State Department Of Elections, visited
the Court House yesterday afternoon
and presented to the Levy Court the
list of election officers aud voting
places for the recent election, and a
statement Of the amounts due for SER
vices and rent. No action was taken,
because the rural hundreds had not
sent in their bills. While the special
act makes no provision for the pay
ment of such bills, they will have to
be paid; but 1t is not likely that any
thing will he done until the rural cleo
tion districts are heard from.
This morning the Levy Court audited
the books OF the road commissioners of
Christina hundred
All assessors have been discharged
from further attendance on the general
assessment and will now devote them
selves to the assessment under the
Adams tax bill.
Chairman Scott and Commissioners
Lynn and Mealey were absent DURING
part Of the morning. II is understood
that they went up to Hamaans Creek
bridge to consider the effect OF trolley
tracks being laid over t.
Evening journal., 1898-03-02
LOCAL NEWS NOTES.

"A solemn requiem mass was said
by Father Birmingham yesterday IN
ST. Josejh's r. c. Church on the
Brandywine for the dead sailors OF the
battleship Maine.
Plans for the new rectory for st.
Johns Church are IN course OF prep
aration and win be completed In a few
days.
Ellen Kinds, one OF the colored in
mates at the county almshouse at
farnhurst, died there this morning OF
consumption, at the age OF about 80
years.
The steamship Glenochil left the
Harlan and Hollingsworfh Company's
shiDyard for Philadelphia this morn
ing.
Officers of high rank in the N. G..
d. dispute the truth Of the rumor that
Company B will reorganlze. which was
published a few days ago.
William Foard, OF Fhlladelphia.
was in this city last evening visiting
friends.
Prophecy and Miracles" viii be
the subject Of Rev. ID. ]. FLYNN at ST.
Patricks Church On Sunday night.
The Twelfth annual report Of the
Ferris Industrial School HAS been print
cd, and is now in circulation.
The Cen.ury Whoe,men, Of Phila-
de,phia. Will play the Young Mems Re
| Dub,ican Club a return game In The
bowling alley I'm this city on Saturday
evening.
i'm Green HiM Cemetery yes erday
afternoon the body OF 13-year-o.d VIII.
liam H. Morten, OF No. 1902 Lancas
ter avenue, was Inferred.
Cyrus Temple, No. g, Ladies' Of tn
knights Of the Golden Eagle, viii cele
brate its third anniversary Tonight il
Odd Fellows HAN
The Grand Castle CT the knights @
the Golden Eagle viii meet at Della
ware City on April 4.
AN entertainment was given by In
elOcuticn class Of Miss MaIhala II. Well
and Miss Carolyn G. Pierce in Unioi
NJ. e. Church last night.
Presiding Elder l.. f. Barrett de
liyered an interesting lecture on ''rh
Twentieth Century" i'm The NJ. K
Church ali Hockessin last evening.
The contract tor building Sacre
Heart school will be awarded in FEY
days.
"A New England supper will b
given tomorrow evening from to
O'Clock, under the auspices Of tn
Woman's Cuban Aid Society, in EIDE
Hall.
Rev. +. Wischan Of Philadelphia
I gave an illustrated lecture under th
autpices Of the Young Peoples Societ
: OF the German Lutheran Church. la'
evening. in German Hail, on Cont
. mental Europe"
Evening journal., 1898-03-02
spEcTAL Jury DRAWN.

The following special jury has been
drawn to try the damage suit Of Nc
Nally VS.. the Delaware Iron Works
which will come up in the Superior
Court on Monday: James NJ Bryan,
William DeITicksOn, Curtis NJ. Talley,
Richard Bonsall John W. Dennison,
William A. Morrison. Reuben Satterth-
waite. Rufus Stewart, Thomas Haw-
thorne, William Deakyne, William
Vickery, David Elkinton, Harry l.. Day
ett. Nehemiah T. Davis. Joseph Heisel.
Clayton NJ. Riley, w. M. Householder,
Levi c. Scott, Clarence Poole, John w
Carrow, Jr.. Alonzo s. Whittcck
Thomas Lattomus and Thomas Ma
lOney.
Evening journal., 1898-03-02
WANT COUNCILS HELP

PARK COMMISSION TO ASK FOR
ASSISTANCE IN BUYING PROP
ERTY FOR PARKS.
Az the meeting OF The Park Commits
sion yesterday It was agreed to pre-
sent to The Executive and Law Com~
mitiees OF Council a report of The Park
Commissions Executive Committee
relative to the purchase Of a lot Of land
for park purposes. The Park Commits
s,cn has been negotiating for the land
for several years.
The desired portion comprises the
block bounded by lowering avenue
DUPONT street, Shlllcros8 avenue and
Clayton street; a portion bounded by
Lowering avenue, Clayton street and
Shallcross avenue, and extending cast
ward almost TO Rodney street. An,
other plot comprising the land bounded
by ShallcrOss avenue. DUPONT street
Gilpin avenue ara Clayton street. Th,
price wanted for The land Is 1880.