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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-05-05
PARENTS MEETING.
Held in West MankatO Last Friday
Afternoon.

The parents meeting in West Manka-
to last Friday afternoon was we'll at
tended, and in every way pleasant
event.
The absence of Supt. Varney was
much regretted and the subject of tenn
perance, on which he was to speak, was
not discussed. Mrs Gibbons read an
able paper on Home Tasks" The
home tasks, as she aptly said, enable
parents who seldom or never visit
schools to know something of the work
done there and the progress made by
their children. The subject of Tell
ing Tales" called forth an interesting
and animated discussion on the annoy
ance of this pernicious habit and the
best methods of overcoming it.
Mr.. Nelson in his remarks on discip-
line said that spirit of harmony be-
tween teachers and parents would do
much toward solving this vexatious
problem, and that these meetings can
not fail to promote such harmony.
Last on the program was a discussion
on the Importance of more thorough
instruction in Hygiene. The teachers
assert that they already give to it as
much time as possible and that soon a
systematic course for the several grades
is to be used. Light refreshments were
then served by the teachers, and So
cial half hour followed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-05-05
LOSS ADJUSTED.
Reach an Agreement and
Mr.. Stein Allowed S3,36S.S4.

The board of arbitrator consisting
of Thomas, of st. Paul, H. A. Hance
and J. B. Richards selected by the com
panies and Mr.. Stein to adjust the
latter's loss from the fire in the Ma
tional Citizens bank building, finished
its work Saturday and adjusted matters
to the satisfaction of all concerned
We understand that Mr.. Stein was al
lowed So. 366. 81 on his loss of stock.
Mr.. Stein is now engaged in moving
his stock to the store recently occupied
by j. G Fowler. He has not decided
yet what he will do with the stock as
to its disposal, but will doubtless make
up his mind in day or two.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-05-05
SET FOR MAY STH.
South Fifth Street Gu vert and Grading
Matter Will Then be Heard.

The hearing in the matter of Fifth
street culvert and grading has been set
by the board of public works for next
Monday. May Sth. AS the state normal
school received an appropriation to be
used for defraying the expense that
should rightfully be charged up against
that property, the expense against the
rest of the property owner, will be- ma
terially reduced and it is hoped that all
objections may be satisfactorily ad-
iusted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-05-05
TO AID ST. JOsEPH'S HOSPITAL.

The Leidertafel society is making ar
rangements to give an entertainment
at the opera house some time about
May 28th for the benefit of st. Joseph's
hospital. About thirty people will
take part in it, all home talent The
LeidertafeTs entertainments are always
fine and it goes without saying that
this will equal the best, and being for
a most worthy object will doubtless be
most generously patronized.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-05-05
A NEW CHIEF.
Nick Bruels Took Charge of the Police
Force Monday.

The change in chief of police was
made Monday, Chief Wagon laid down
the club and Chief Bruels assumed the
duties of the place. Patrolman Nor
row also entered upon his duties May
or Currier was not at the city hall to
day, being confined to his home by a
slight attack of sickness, and nothing
transplred out of the ordinary, but it is
now patent that new order of things
will be introduced
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-05-05

A law passed by the recent legisla'
ture provides that in the future the ex-
animation papers of applicants for
teachers certificates will be marked by
the state department of public instruc-
ton. This will prevent all charges of
favoritism against the county superin-
tendent whether just or unjust.
Col. Jos, Bobleter, of New Ulm,
was in the city Monday attending'the
meeting of the Second Regiment offic-
ers for the election of third major.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-05-05
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following warranty deeds were
fled today:
Mathilda Seequist to Chas. j. Mac
beth, lot three, block three, Lewis &
Shaubut's ad, for 5000.
Chas J. Macbeth to John S. Abels,
same, for 1000
Oscar T. Mobiles to Darius A. Brewer,
lots ten, eleven and twelve, block two,
East Vernon Center, for $400.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-05-05
IN HELLO CIRCLES.
A Number of Important Chspges..-TwG
New Toll Lines Headed for Mxnkato

Monday morningthe lines of the Blue
Earth Valley Co. were disconnected
from the Citizens Telephone Exchange
and connection maze with the local
central office of the Northwestern Tele-
phone Exchange Co., which recently
purchased that company's toll line.
Mankato is down for a number of
new and important connections in the
telephone world, which will be of
great convenience to our business men.
During the season line will be built
by an Iowa company from point in
that state to st. Paul. This line will
pass through Mankato and it will be
connected with the Citizens Exchange,
The Southwestern Minnesota Tele-
phone Exchange Co. will also extend
their line to this city. They now have
lines connecting Candy, Tracy, Win
dom, St. James, Marshall, Pipestone
and other points, This line will also
be connected with the citizens.
These connections, with what the
city already has. will enable Mankato
to say ''hello" to about every important
point in this section.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-05-05

In its new eight-paged form the
Sleepy Eye Dispatch is very much i'm
proved in appearance as we'll as other
wise. Bro. Haynes is giving Sleepy
Eye first class paper.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-05-05

Doctor and Mrs. Harrington have
their passage bought to Europe and will
sail June 3rd on an extended tour of the
old country. They have set no time for
returning, expecting to be gone until
desires for travel and sightseeing shall
have been fully satisfied. 1t is prob
able that they will not return to Man
kato under year, and it may be two
years. They will be accompanied by
Misses Carrie and Alice Robbins, who
go for a three months sojourn, return
ing in time for the fall term of school.
Our informant was not correctly in
formed as to the meeting of the North
Mankato school board Saturday eve
ming. 1t meets next Saturday evening
instead. Also it is stated that the
board has arrived at no settled con-
clusion as to complete change of the
teachers, but may possibly re elect the
present corps.
Chas. Northrup, who has been with
E. G. Wickersham for the past ten
ten years, has given up his place, and
commenced work this morning for the
Mankato Plumbing and Heating Co.
Charlie is a first class plumber and the
Plumbing Co. is to be congratulated on
securing the services of so good man.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30
Home Endorsement.

We, the undersigned, druggists of Bur-
lington, VT, have sold during our entire
business experience, the well known rem
edy, Baxter's Mandrake Bitters, and in
variably found it to give entire satisfac-
ton to our customers. We regard this
medicine as among the most reliable
household remedies that we sell. R. B.
Stearn, & Co., w. H Zottman & Co..
Geo. A. { hurchill, F. L. TAFT & Co., J. G.
Bellrose, w. j. Henderson, F. Henry
Parker & Co., j. w. O'Sulllvan, M. E
Collins, Gosselin Bros, w. P. Hall, Geo
Loveland & Co. Sold liquid in bottles
tablets in boxes. P.ice 25 cents for
either.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30
WESTMINSTER.

Mr. and Mrs c. P. Whitney will spend
the winter with their daugh er, Mrs. F. H
Atwood ,and will close tht ir home for the
season
The Fortnightly Club will meet with
Miss Grace Chase on Monday evening ;'he
subject will be the PhiliJ pine War. Every
one is expected to come prepared to say
something upon the subject.
There will be Thanksgiving services al
the church this evening commencing at
o'clock Rev. G. H. DeBevoise will preach
sermon appropriate to the day.
S. E. Peck has secured employment with
the Vermont Machine company at Below,
Falls.
j. L. Collins received a telegram last
Thursday annourc eng the death of bis
brother at Woodsville, n. H. ;he had been
IN poor health for some time.
Mrs. B. F Richmond and son, John
spent Sunday in Springfield with her son,
Harry she will remain until after Thanks
giving.
Mis-, Lizzie Rideout is caring for Miss
Laura Stevens at the west part OF the town
! c. S. Willard goes to Charlestown, n
H., today for visit with friends.
The local correspondent OF the TINE:
will deem it favor # those having guest
with them during Thanksgiving or arr
spending the season with friends will glv'
the information TO the writer.
d H.Fairorother and family have moved
to farm recently purchased OF the Walpol'
Savings Bank.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30
Bellows Falls Times
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 80, 1899.
INJUNCTION ASKED FOR.
Gov. Woodbury. Again in TroubIe-2OO
Bottles Bass Ale in Evidence.

The Vermont Fish and Game League,
the great political organization of the state,
held its annual banquet at the Van Ness
House in Burlington November 15. A
pint bottle of Bass ale was placed beside
each OF the 200 plates at the tables, and it
is fair to presume that very few of them
were left unemptied. The guests included
the very cream of the political life of the
state. The governor, ex-governors and
congressman were present. Principal w.
Z Ranger of the State Normal school at
johnson was toastmaster, Mayor Robert
Roberts gave the welcome for the city and
Gov E c. Smith was one of the speakers,
as were Gen j. G. Mccullough of Ben
nington, States Attorney F. L. Fish oi
Vergennes, Porter H. Dale of Island Pond
Arthur F. Stone of St, Johnsbury and Fish
Commissioner Horace w. Bailey of Rox-
bury. Among the guests were Congress
HYDE Park, ex-Lieut. Gov. n. w. Fisk q
Isle La Motto, Lieut., Gov. I'll. G Bates Of
St. Johnsbury, State Auditor O. M. Bar
Der of Arlington, Secretary of State Fred
A. Rowland OF Montpelier and many other,
almost as prominent.
Lss- Saturday afternoon ex-Gov. U. A.
Woodbury., proprietor, and Herbert E.
Woodbury. ard Herbert N Clark, mana,
gers of the Var Ness houso, were served
with citations by Sheriff Reeves, ordering
them to appear before Chancellor j. w
Rowell in Burlington Tuesday afternoon q
session of Chancery court,to show cause,
if any there be, why the Van Ness house
shall not be temporarily enjoined pending a
permanent injunction by the March term
of the county court, under the provisions
OF the Vermont prohbitory law relating tc
nuisances.
A hearing was held Tuesday and ad
journment taken to yesterday morning al
9 o'clock. Gov Woodbury. was his owr
attorney. He said he would make certain
concessions regarding this case. He sale
be would concede that the banquet was held
at the Van Ness on November Is, and thai
Bass ale was used in the banquet. He sale
he would concede that the agreement re
garding the banquet was made Novembe
5, and nothing was said regarding the us'
OF ale until 20 minutes before the banquet
We never had government license, w
never were in the rum business. If WI
were in the rum business we would not e.
into it in en- indirect manner. 1t is almos
impossible to estimate the profit that Nigh
have been gained by the sale of liquor
| 1000 or $4,000 year would be mod
est estimate.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30
SOME INTERESTING REMARKS.
Relative to the Cotton Market, Particularly
Appropos Ia View of the Discussion as to
This Years Production and the Great Ac.
tivlty In the Dry Goods Market.

tfhy III Wy oooeo
"We invite the readers of this paper to
look back during the past four or five
years and note that in that period Iron,
Copper, Cotton, Wheat and Corn we're
selling under the cost of production.
Iron that sold at $500 ton has since
sold at $37 80; copper that in 1896 was
around cents per pound has recently
sold at 20 cents; wheat in Chicago de-
clined to As 3-4 cents per bushel and with
in two years from that time sold at $1.S5
per bushel corn sold as low as IL cents
per bushel and later at 40 cents; in the
New York cotton market the future options
of this staple within the past year sold as
low as cents, and under, and at this
writing have sustained an advance of only
12 cents per pound. Iron nearly tri-
pied in price, as did copper, while wheat
increased in value four times, and corn
doubled,
1T seems extremely logical to expect at
least that cotton, our greatest staple pro-
| duct, will sell at IS averaee price for the
past ten years, or about 3-4 cents per
! pound moreover it is likely this price
| will be made during the current cotton
year, especially in view of the established
| certainty that this seasons yield is very
short, and the equally certain fact that
never in the history of the world, has the
| consumptive demand attained within 80
per cent of what it is at the present time.
at seems reasonable to expect and 10
cent cotton next July and August, when
the real pinch of the SD rt cop makes it.
self fe t.; there is more than possibility
that the above fgures will be made be-
fore the coming summer in the contract
market in New York, discounting the
above factors.
1.-The Banking and Brokerage firm OF
Knott & Closson of Burlington, this state,
was the pioneer house in advising the pur-
chase of the aple at its lowest point, the
first of the year. In their published circu-
lars last spring they estimated decreased
sisted throughout the season that, late
spring, irregular season, and improper
cultivation, meant a short crop, and as a
result of accurate knowledge from the
planter himself they hit the nail on the
head AS members of the New York G t.
ton Exchange with direct private wires,
they offer excellent facilities for investment
dealings in the future options of this
staple, and solicit the patronage of the
state"
| Write or call for their latest circulars
and daily market letters.
| KNOTT & CLossoN,
| 1877 St. Paul St
Burlington, Vt
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30
A Clerqyman's Experience.

MD. JUMP, D. D., Saratoga Springs,
writes 1T affords me great pleasure to
testify to the value OF Henry & Johnson's
Arnica and Oil Liniment, which | used
with the most satisfactory results. Not
long since, as the result of a cold and ex-
cessive use of the organs OF the throat, j
suffered greatly from Inflammation and in
duration Of the tonsils. After trying sew
eral remedies l bethought me of your lini-
ment, and bv single application over
night the trouble wa, entirely removed
and was able to 60 on with my work."
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30

Prof. Greeley treats all visual troubles with
great success. Astigmatism aud all comph-
Gated visual defects accurately corrected. If
you are nervous and have pain in your head
and eyes consult Prof Greeley for his pre-
scription glasses work wonders. Prof Gree
ley is so well known he will refer to only q
few people:
0cY Mr.. and Mrs. s. T. Coy, Mrs
Arthur Coolidge, Mr.. and Mrs. G. W Osgood,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Arms, Rev aud Mrs
G. r. Dodge, Prof. G. W Cox, supt. OF
schools, Mr., c. e. Capron, William Ayton,
Mrs. G. j. Finley, Mr.. and Mrs L. s. Hayes,
Mr.. and Mrs John T. Moore, Mr.. and Mrs
W. J. Hogan, Mr.. and Mrs Harry c. Elliott
and scor es of others.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30
CHARLESTOWN.

Mrs. Knowlton OF Cambridge, Mass. has
reJoned her daughter at Squirrel Inn.
The Ladies' Afternoon whist club met
last week with Mrs. Slavin and Friday II
will meet at the home of Mrs. Newman.
Charles F. Wright shot fox recently
and reports seeirg numerous tracks
Mrs. Everett Holden and Mrs. Mary
Allea were in Windsor a few days last
week to attend soms interesting meetings
OF the Rebekahs.
MIS-. William Butterfeld and Mrs. STRAIT
ton Walker, who have been absent since
August, returned to their homes last week
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30
A Bargain for
the Ladies !!

We have several pairs of
the famous empress"
shoes for women. These
are regular $3 90 goods.
Price while they last So. 70.
When you see the shoes
you will be convinced that
this is rare bargain.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30

We never offered better
goods or larger line. All
we ask is that you will
visit our store before buy
ing. If our goods and
prices do not talk for them
selves, we will find no
fault if you buy elsewhere.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30
WINTER Is
AT HAND!

the season of cold and ice
and snow.
We are prepared for the
worst and can supply you
with the best in
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30

9os Minute Cough Cure, cures
Tsst 10 wase tt was ms6e Oar.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30
Christmas
Goods.

We have choice line of
Christmas Slippers. We
think we can please you.
1t costs You nothing to look
them over.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30

Write or call for their latest circulars
and daily market letters.
KNOTT & CLOssON,
1877 St. Paul St ,
Burlington, Vt.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30

6 me monthly meeting OF the Ladies' Aid
society will meet with Mrs. Alvin Wright
next Wednesday afternoon, December 5,
!, ! oslng MIR. and Mrs. Wright's 29th we'd
olng anniversary.
Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1899-11-30

J. p. Bridges, editor " Democrat" Lancas-
ter, N. FL , says, "One Minute Cough Cure is
the b st remedy for group l ever used" I'm
m mediately relieves and cures coughs, colds,
Group, asthma, pneumonia, hron chitis, grippe,
and Il throat and lupg troubles. It prevents
consumption. Pierce's Pharmacy.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
MOVED THEM DOWN.
Awful Effccts Of tho Boer Artillery Fire
Mt the battle Of Tucela River.

Awful Efects OF tho Boer Artillery Fire
ut the Battle of Tu=sla River.
LONDON, Dec. 20.-The first direct
news from Tugela river is at hand.
That is the first to give details of the
awful storm of shells that were hurled
at the British forces under General Bul
Ter when the attempt to cross the
stream was made. The dispatch is di-
rect from Chieveley camp and says:
1.-The relief column continued its ad-
vance from Chievely early today, in
tending to assail the Boer positions,
which We're known to be very strong to
the westward and northwest of Colenso,'
During the two preceding days the
Beers had allowed themselves to be
bonn barded without condesconding to
reply with single shot. They further
took half an hours bonn bardment this
morning without an exchange, when
suddenly they belched out stream of
fire from all their intrenchments, be-
sides opening a fearful cannonade with
all their quick-frers, field and siege
guns, which were posted from end to
end Of their position.
British Guns Respond.
"When their presence and actual
position had been determined the Brit
ish naval brigade commenced shelling
all the ridges north of the town with
marvellous accuracy. At this time the
artillery attached to General Hart's
division was busy among the intrench-
ments on the hills on the British left,
under cover of which the Irish infantry
brigade marched out in extended order
to cross the river and attack. Undoubt-
edly aiming at this battery the Beers
sent several shells near the ambulance
tram, which was forced to change its
position.
while this was transpiring the field
artillery on the right were busy she'll
ing the ridges of the Beers left flank,
their excellent practice attracting the
attention of the Beers, who retaliated
with scathing fire, almost delnolish-
ing all the guns and stampeding the
gun carriage and timber horses
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
NORTH DAKOTA BRIEFS.
Inkster has an epidemic of diphtheri
and all the schools are closed.

Inkster has an epidemic of diphtheria
and all the schools are closed.
Fargo is endeavorins to raise S1OO, 900
endowment for the Congregational col.
lege.
New buildings to the value of $40, 200
were erected in New Rockford this
year.
Senator Hansbrough has introduced
bill to set aside 10000 acres OF land in
the Turtle mountains for the school of
forestry.
Two eastbound freight trains on the
Great Northern came together at Mich.
igan City and several freight cars were
demolished.
The cement works at Milton are run.
ming steadily now and turning out a
uniform am superior quality of Port
land cement.
Gus johnson of Fargo, who embez.
zled $50 to play a slot machine, got
year in the penitentiary, the lightect
sentence that could be given.
Judge Lauder denied divorce to the
plaintiff in the Hoge case at Fargo and
granted the decree to the defendant
wife with $500 month alimony.
Lawrence Patterson was convicted at
Grand Forks of grand larceny. Patter.
son was the man who stole 5000 from
the house of his employer near Lari-
more.
Benson county asks for bids for the
purchase of $4,000 in the bonds of the
county. The bonds will mature in 20
years and will bear interest not to ex-
ceed per cent.
1t is reported that the 500 railroad
has party Of surveyors in the field,
running line from the Bismarck line,
branching off in the vicinity of Fore
man to Jamestown.
Judge Glaspell, in the case against
John Dwyer for liquor selling at Coop.
erstown, commended the sheriff for
having arrested Dwyer without war;
rant, when satisfied the law was being
violated.
The Dickinson press., 1899-12-23
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