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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
Adoption of Resolutions.

Address by Rev. DR.. Jas. A. Worden,
Philadelphia, Pa, Acts 1:1S-entire
verse. There is such thing as the
Baptism of the Holy Spirit. There is
also the Uniting of the spirit, which
is the subsequent acts Of the spirit.
1t is very necessary thing more i'm
portant than all institutes, books land
all that can be given by human aid.
1t is needed for power in work. All
who need it may have it. One may
be partly filled with the Spirit, but
we need to be completely filled. To
receive it we need first, an apprecia-
tion Of what the gift is. Second, it
must be greatly desired. 1t must be
the one thing we long for. Third. 1t
must be sought in connection with
the reading of the Word. Fourth.
This baptism of the Spirit must be
sought in prayer. Fifth. This recep-
tion is specific act Of trust, of faith
in God; 81 will pour out my Spirit"
plead this promise. knowledge of
this blessing will come to us as we 60
to our fields Of labor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08

their thought and experience the ag-
gregate of intellectual and spiritual
wealth Of the Institute has been &C.
quired.
Seventh. To R. f. Sulzer and his
able efficient corps of assistants in the
Sabbath school work by whose sacri-
fees and perseverance this work has
oeen so wonderfully advanced in Min
nesota and by which it has been made
possible for US to enjoy the feast Of
good things which has been here pre-
sented.
Eighth. To the reporters and the
local papers for publishing accounts
of each session of the Institute,
thereby extending the influence of
our work, as we'll as informing their
readers of our proceedings. And fur
ther
Resolved, That the attendance at
this Institute of so goodly a number
of Christian EndeavOrers is truly
gratifying, and the reports they bring
are encouraging and we sincerely
hope for the attendance of increased
numbers from these societies at SINH
lar meetings in the future, and we
pray for their spiritual upbuilding
and continued usefulness in the
Masters work and that their loyalty
to the church shall ever continue.
Resolved, That the thanks of this
Institute are due to the Minnesota
Male quartette for their delightful
and devotional rendering Of the songs
of Zion,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
The Resolutions.
The following resolutions
-
adopted

The following resolutions were
adopted:
With gratitude to God for the
privilege Of participating in this the
tenth annual Presbyterian Sabbath
School and Christian EndeaVor Insti-
tute, and believing that permanent
good is gathered to be used on our
fields for the honor of the Master; and
recognizing that the good we have re-
ceiVed has been brought to us by
those who have faithfully and accept
ably performed the parts assigned
them therefore
Resolved, That the thanks of the
Institute be and hereby are rendered
First. To the officers and members
of the church whose beautiful and
commodious building has been placed
at our disposal for the time and pray
that the God Of all grace will ad-
minister to pastor and people multi
piled blessings in this life, and when
their life work is ended grant them
an abundant entrance into the
heavenly kingdom.
Second To Mr.. W. D. Willard,
chairman of committee on entertain
ment, by whose efficient management
pleasant homes nave been provided
for all those from distance, thereby
contributing much to induce attend
ance upon future gatherings of like
kind.
Third. To the families and friends
who have sheltered US within their
homes and otherwise ministered to
our comfort, and as 1.-THE Lord blessed
the house Of Obed Edom. because the
ark of God abode there" so may the
Lord our God bless these homes n
temporal and spiritual things.
Fourth. To Rev. j. B. Clapp, of
Boone, Iowa, for his efficient services
as musical director, and trust we
shall all join with him in the glad
song of ages" when the "new heavens
and the new earth shall appear"
Fifth. To Rev. James A. Worden
ID. d, for his most earnest. plain and
practical instruction; and we do sim
cerely desire that the Lord who has
so graciously spared him to US for all
these years and so greatly blessed his
service, will sustain him yet many
years in this field of usefulness.
Sixth. To all who have borne the
parts assigned them in the program,
realizing that, by the contribution of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
Thursday Evening.

Devotional services led by Rev. b.
A. Noyes, Of LIE Sueur-"Doctrine lin
it's Relation to Character Building"
Doctrine is character; character is
the sum Of qualities which distin-
cuisines man from others. 1t is the
capitalization Of purpose. 1t must
distinguish between doctrine and
dogma. One is OF God. the other of
man. Dogma may be included in
doctrine. Doctrine is the truth Of
God. Doctrine, to effect the char
acter, must be seen by the heart.
Doctrine has Divinity wise adop-
tion to meet the needs of the soul.
The soul has needs which the world
cannot meet. The yearning Of the
fruits for the infinite is met by the
doctrine of pure theism. The
character Of God is love and right
eousness. God is infinite, sitting up
on the circle of the heavens, yet is
mindful of the needs of the least of
His people. He is revealed as the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
THE REVENUE STAMPS.

The banks report very little trouble
in the matter of revenue stamps on
checks. Almost every check dated Fri
day bore stamp as required by law.
MayorPfau holds that city ord ers and
time checks require stamps, and City
Recorder Brown has procured sup
ply. City Treasurer Williams esti-
mates that the revenue law will cost
the city five dollars week for stamps.
The telegraph office has only enough
stamas for an emergency, and those
sending kilograms should provide
themselves with stamps before going
there. These are to be had at the
banks which now have an ample sup
ply for the present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

W. W. Paddock has decided to be-
come a candidate for the office of
commissioner, to succeed Robt.
Roberts. Mr.. Paddock is thoroughly
capable, man of good judgment and
wide acquaintance. and can devote
his entire time to the duties of the
position. The commissioner from
Mankato has the city poor to look
after, and this is more onerous and
responsible duty than most people
think. Careful investigation and
discrimination is needed in order to
avoid running up too much cost on
the county. Mr.. Paddock's friends
believe that he it just the man for
the place.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
A. c. WOOD DEAD.
Well Known Resident of Good Thunder
Passes Away.

A. @. Wood, a we'll known resident
of the county, who resided on his farm
mile and half from Good Thunder,
died Friday afternoon. Funeral
services occurred at his late home
Saturday, and the remains arrived
in the city Saturday evening over the
Milwaukee road and were inferred
in Glen wood cemetery beside those of
his son, who died twenty-five years
ago.
The deceased was born in 1920, and
had resided in the county for many
years. He owned several farms and
considerable property at Good
Thunder and in this city Two
daughters, Mrs. W. T. Mills and Mrs.
A. c. Barney, reside in Mankato. Mr..
Wood had many friends who will
sincerely regret his death.
Abial G. Wood was born in Vermont
Jan. 26th, 1920, and lived there
thro ugh his early manhood. He was
married to Charlotte Spear Jan. oath,
1S49, and three children were born to
them. Mr.. Wood left Vermont and
lived for several years in st. Law
renee county, New York. With his
family, he came to Minnesota in 1867,
locating at Garden City, where he re-
sided until 1872, since which time he
has a part of the time made his home
on his farm His wife died about IS
years ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
Other Points.

Cambria turned out an immense
crowd sat Wagner's grove Monday.
Rev. Mr.. Jenkins, Of Chicago, spoke
in the morning and evening, and
County Attorney Hughes. Rev. Peter
Days, of Green Isle, Iowa, and Rev.
Thos. Hughes, of Denver, spoke in
the afternoon. There was singing.
games, and fine dinner and supper,
Beauford had big celebration.
Attorney A. E. Clark gave the princi.
pal address, and dinner was served,
games played, etc. Two clubs joined
in ball game, there was represent
alton of Uncle Sam pelting Spain, and
other features. A musical and liter
airy program was also carried out. Mr..
Clark received numerous compliments
on his address.
At Butternut Valley there was a
good turnout, Attorney ]. A. Flittie
was introduced by Gilbert Gutterson
and made a speech. There were the
usual side features Of the Fourth of
July celebration.
Madison Lake celebrated in fine
style. W.. S. Hammond, of ST. James,
and 9. O. Daley, sof this city, two
eloquent barristers, enthused the
large crowd, and there were other
features that made the day pleasant
one winding up with bowery dance
fireworks in the evening. A number
of Mankato people spent the day at
Point Pleasant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers of real es.
tate were fled:
Ada Severson to S. 81. Whitney, sc
t, NV t, and W J, sw t, sec. rs, Med o,
for S1,S5O.
S. 81. Whitney to Caroline Severson,
lot one, block six, Stephens add,
Mapleton, for 800.
Thos. P. and VIM A. Hanna to S.
Whitney, lot one, block six. Steph ems.
add, Mapleton, for $3.50.
Caroline Severson, sguardlan, to S.
Fl. Whitney, undiv. J, W !, sw /, and
sw t, NV /, sec. 26, Medo, for 81, $50.
John S. Hinckley to Chas. ]. Hin
ton, lots seven and eight, block four,
addition, city, for $3.50.
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ACCIDENTS.
Some Unpleasant Happenings of
the Fourth.
Chas Schwanenburg and Others Suffer
Injuries From Dynamite Fire
Crackers.

The patriotic delight Of the Fourth
was marred by several accidents, due
generally to the cannon or dynamite
fire crackers, which have tremen-
dous explosive power and make
enough noise to awake the de ad.
These crackers have short and
rapid burning fuse, and should only
be lighted when resting on the
ground.
Chas. Sehwanenburg, the popular
violinist and postal employee, met
with painful accident between
eight and nine o'clock that evening.
He was standing on the sidewalk on
the opposite side of Jackson street
from the Free Press office, and lighted
a cannon cracker, intending to throw
it into the street. Just at that mo-
ment lady and little girl drove by
in buggy and he feared that the
horse would be frightened, and he
started to throw it in another direc-
tion, but before he could do so it ex-
ploded. He was holding the cracker
in his right hand, which was badly
shattered. He at once went to DR..
Warmers office. It was found neces-
sary to amputate the first three fin
gers at the joint, and the muscles of
the thumb were so badly injured that
the member is paralyzed. 1t is not
believed that his accident will per
manently interfere with his playing
the violin. The accident was a very
painful one, and Mr.. Schwanenburg
will have the sympathy of all.
Al Wysong lighted a cannon
cracker in the house, thinking that
he could reach the door and throw it
out before it exploded, but in this he
was mistaken. His right hand was
injured, and will be carried in a ban
dage for few days.
Guy Barnard, who lives in West
Mankato, suffered painful accident
to one hand to dynamite cracker
OuuOoy ulSuU'
Inexcusable carelessness was dis
played on North Front Street Monday
evening in shooting sky rockets. A
number Of parties fired rockets along
the level Of the street into the crowds
Of people, for the fun Of it, and sew
eral persons were struck and injured.
The police finally put stop to the
amusement. Mrs. J. E. Seidle was
among those injured. She was walk
ing along in front of block fourteen
when rocket struck her on the right
arm and passed inside of her arm and
struck another lady who was behind
her. Mrs. Seidle's waist was badly
torn and her arm was bruised and
burned painfully. The other lady's
name was not secured, but it was ap-
parent that she was hurt.
While Mrs. FL. @. Alleman was set
ting off fire crackers in her fathers
yard, the latter's pup bit her in the
hand INJECTING painful injury.
Several persons he'd narrow escapes
from injury to their hands by the
big fire crackers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08

The monthly change in the beats of
the police force occurred Friday. Dur
ing July Officer circuit will have the
South Front street day beat; Officer
Bienapf1 the North Front street day
beat; Officer Thilgen the South Front
street night beat; Officer Schiman the
North Front street night beat; Officer
Daniels the south night beat at large;
and Officer Kelley the north night
beat at large.
Architect Gerlach is preparing
plans for $4,000 business building
to be erected in North Mankato by J.
c. Mayer; $1,000 residence for Geo.
Nutter. Of st. Peter, and 81, 1000 resi-
dence for G. Penner, of Mountain
Lake,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
SCHOOL ELECTION.
No Great Rivalry for Positions on the
Board.

The annual election of members of
the board of education occurs one
week from Saturday. One member
from each voting precinct retires,
but thus far there have not been as
many aspirants as have come out for
the more lucrative county offices.
In the first precinct, L. G.. M.
Fletcher is the retiring member, but
he will undoubtedly succeed himself
on the board, as the people there
seem to be we'll satisfied with his
services, and no opposition to him has
yet manifested itself.
In the second precinct Clark Keysor
is the member whose term expires,
but thus far no opposition has shown
itself, and it looks as though Capt.
Keysor would succeed himself.
In thecthird, Henry 1. Parry has no
opposition for second term, having
given general satisfaction by his
course. Some of the friends of Dr. J .
W. Andrews have urged that gentle
man to allow his name to be used,
but he discountenances this.
In the Fourth precinct, it has been
rumored that Jno. B. Richards would
try conclusions with g. P. Williams.
The latter is president of the board
and an old and valued member, but
Mr.. Richards friends are urging the
latter's good qualities. A warm con-
test may be expected if Mr.. Richards
enters the field, but those who are
close to Mr.. Richards say that he has
never given the matter any considera-
tlon and will not be candidate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
SHOES ON FIRE.
Narrow Escape for g. P. Griebel's
Store.
Fire, Starting from an Unknown Cause,
lnfIicts q $500 Loss on His
Stock.

q. z. Griebel's shoe store narrowly
escaped destruction from fire Friday
night. Frank Leonard was going by
at ten minutes after midnight and
noticed reflection on the front Of
the Glass Block. Looking to ascer-
tain the cause, he saw fire in the
rear OF Mr.. Griebel's store, and he at
once ran to the city hall and inform
ed Officer Schiman, who turned in the
alarm from box 26 at 1915 a. m. The
sounding of the alarm awoke Mr..
Griebel's family, who live over the
store, and they ascertained from the
reflection on the Glass Block that the
fire was in their store below. Before
any member of the family could get
down to open the front door, the fire
department had arrived, and the fire.
men broke out the plate glass panel
from one of the doors.
The fire was burning in pile Of
wooden boxes, with pastboard boxes
on top, between the stove and the
rear PARTITION wall. Some of these
boxes were empty, while others were
filled with shoes and rubber goods. 1t
was found not to be necessary to turn
water on the fire, as it was extin-
guished by means of the chemicals.
Most of the boxes were burned
through, and some we're completely
destroyed with their contents. Mr..
Griebel roughly estimates his loss at
$500, including goods that were total
ly destroyed and those that were
damaged. The building is the prop
erty of A. Messer, the Omaha con-
ductor, and it suffered little injury
aside from the broken plate glass,
charred floor and smoked walls and
ceiling. Mr.. Griebel, carried 81 900 in
surance on his stock and $3.50 on the
shelving and other fixtures. The
building is fully insured.
Had the fire not been discovered
until later, it would have been hard
to save the building. The wind was
blowing a gale from the south, and
there is no telling where big fire
would have stopped. The firemen
were prompt and did good service, and
the manner in which they handled
the fire was intelligent and creditable.
How the fire started is mystery.
Mr.. Griebel closed his store at $40 p.
NJ, and at that time everything ap-
peared to be all right. Some of the
first who saw the fire thought they
saw a lighted lamp standing on the
pile of boxes, but this can hardly
have been the case. Mr.. Griebel
states that he took an old lamp apart
last evening intending to clean it. 1t
would not burn and he removed the
wick to clean the fiues. He then con-
cluded to wait until morning and
placed the lamp as it was on one OF
the boxes. The lamp contained lit
tie or no oil. Whether the oil from
thea wick caused spontaneous COM
bustion, or whether some one en-
tered the store by way of the cellar
and started the fire, or what else may
have been the cause probably will
never be known. The cellar door was
not locked, and a person could have
gained entrance to the cellar in that
way.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
Thursday Afternoon.

After the devotional services, led by
Mr.. Blair. of Duluth, the institute
listened to a number Of encouraging
reports from the Christian Endeavor
societies.
"How to Talkssto Children"-Rev,
w. g. Covert. Merriam Park. The
art is important. The child learns
easily; this period of life impression
able. Unless they receive religious
impressions now many of them never
will. The art is also very difficult.
Many pastors overlooksthe fact Of the
children in the congregation. An er-
roneous idea is that most anything
will do for.the1children. Talk to the
children and you will get the older
people. The art can be acquired.
The fruitfulness of sthe work with
children calls to the exercise Of the
daty.
The first requisite for successfully
teaching the children is sincere love
for them. ThiS.is sin the heart Of
every true teacher. Second, conf
dence in,the children. Third, wide
knowledge of the child's mind. This
must begsgeneral and sympathetic
Never be disconnected. Remember
the fine susceptibilities Of the child.
If you have 5the mind and the atten-
tion of thelchildren, you have sus-
ceptible audience. Use details in the
elaboration of the truth, but don't
red jttLl1t thin. Don't patroni
the children, always lodge an appeal.
Be practical; absorb the Spirit of
Christ.
Chow to Make Children's Day More
helpful to the Communicable. J. F.
Damon. Winnebago city. The speaker
gave a description of the way in which
Children's Day is observed in the Sun
day school of which he is the superin-
tendent.
How to make Rallying day more
helpful to the Sunday school.
In the Sundaysschool Rallying day
stands for something, as does indie
pendence day in our nation.
The day must be appreciated and
prepared for.
l. Decide how you will observe it.
The occasion determined the char
acter of the exercises. Have the idea
we'll understood.
2. Give large place to praise and
Thanksgiving. Have the session pres
ent sitting together. Have com
mittee from the Christian Endeavor
society present to greet the Sunday
school.
3. Presentation Of a Bible to one
or more who have committed the
shorter catechism.
4. Have some business man state
clearly what has been accomplished
by the Sunday school board. The
work is very valuable and important.
During the afternoon, DR.. Worden
gave a very instructive lesson on the
Home Department. and the Twentieth
Century Movement, which it is i'm
possible to report. 1t must be heard
to be appreciated.
Mrs. Abbott, of Jackson, gave an
address on Primary Work in the Sab
bath School, which held the interest
of all, and showed her to be thoroughly
at home in this department. A large
number of questions were asked about
this very important part of our church
work.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-07-08
THE FOURTH.
How 1t Was Celebrated in
MankatO.
Three Big Picnics, a Heavy Bombard.
ment all Day, land Fireworks in
the Evening.

There never was reason for more
enthusiastic celebration of the
Fourth of July than Monday, and
our people entered into the spirit of
the occasion very thoroughly. The
wires kept bringing news of Samp-
sons glorious victory over the Span.
iards in his utter humiliation of
their crack fleet of armored cruisers
and swift torpedo boats, the impend-
ing of Santiago, the capture of the
Ladrone Islands, and the arrival of
reinfOrcements for Admiral Dewey at
the Philippines. The news quickly
spread, and there was the utmost Joy
and congratulations were exchanged
on all sides. 1t was glorious and
happy Fourth for the American peo->
pie. Flags and bunting were every
where displayed, and the stars and
stripes fioated more proudly than
ever wherever they were unfurled to
the breeze.
The day was perfect, reasonably
cool, with cloudless sky and gentle
breeze. 1t was just the day for
picnic or out of doors celebration.
Everybody turned out.
An extensive display of fireworks
was sent off on Geo. M. Palmer's
lawn, in honor of SIMPSONS victory,
A large crowd gathered to witness
the soaring Of the rockets and the
sputtering of the Roman candles.
The Concordia band had volunteered
to play, and was ready to do so when
the accident happened to Chas.
Schwanenberg, and on this account
it did not make it's appearance.
E, Rosenberger had probably the
finest display Of fireworks that was
to be seen during the evening. They
were witnessed by number of people
in the neighborhood. An assortment
of beautiful pieces was shown.
The German Lutherans had big
picnic at Sibley park, and a vast
crowd was congregated there all day.
The picnicers marched out early in
the forenoon, from their school house
at the corner of Broad and Washing
ton streets. Arriving at the park,
patriotic exercises were hold, includ-
ing selections by the Concordia band,
an Grafton by Mayor Pau, and several
recitations and songs by scholars.
Races and games for prizes were in
dulged in, basket picnic held and
everybody had fine time.
The German Catholic church had a
picnic in Dukes addition grove,
which was attended by large crowd
and was much enjoyed.
The Swedish-American Republican
club celebrated the day at Christen-
sens grove in North Mankato. A
children's program was carried out in
the forenoon, and speeches and music
were had in the afternoon, in Swedish
and English. There were also games,
races and other amusements, and
prizes were given to the winners.
Everybody had good time and hun
dreds of people were present. Judge
Shissler gave an excellent address,
which greatly pleased his hearers.
Attorney Torngren also made some
remarks. Both addresses were highly
patriotic. The Norden choir rem
dered a number of fine selections.
Many people, who desired to be
where it was quieter, went to the
lakes, while some went to the smaller
towns, where there were celebrations.
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INSTITUTE CLOSES.
Presbyterians Return to Their
Homes.
Report of the Proceedings Thursday
Afternoon and Evening, and the
Resolutions Adopted.

The tenth annual Presbyterian
Synodical Sabbath School and Chris
tian Endeavor institute of the Synod
of Minnesota came to closeThursday
evening. 1t was very successful
gathering, and much enjoyed by all
present.