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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-12

weeks holiday vacation at the law
school now. In March we are going to
move from our present location into
the new city hall That is the $1,000,
900 structure which think / have once
mention to you. In the same building
is the library of the San Francisco Law
Association, of which | have the honor
of being a member. The library is one
of the finest in the country and con-
tains about forty thousand volumes; all
text books, all the state reports, ma
tional reporter systems, statutes of all
the states; all the English statutes and
those of many foreign countries; all
English, Irish, Scotch and Canadian re
ports, and all the legal periodicals "a
very complete library. One hundred
dollars is the price of life member
ship.
l had the honor recently to be one of
three chosen to represent the law col
lege in debate with the university of
California proper. The question was
England's justification in the Transvaal
trouble. We contended for the Beers
and won Since then l have been as
sisting the students of the Portland
high school in debate on the same
question. Just now I am busy on a
French subject. There is to be de-
bate between Stanford university AID
the University of California; three from
each. 1t is, however, an individual con
test, the best speaker of the six getting
a gold medal valued at $3.50. We have
three separate contests to decide who
our three speakers shall be, so there is
quite grind to go through. Had in
tended to write concerning the new
government of our city and our state
judicial system, but my letter is already
too long and l must not impose upon
your space too much. This will reach
you little late for Christmas saluta-
ton, but you will understand that the
wish is nevertheless sincere.
416 McAllister. Roy G. HUDSON"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-12
Sidewalk Inspectors Touched Up.

Mayor Currier said that complaints
have been made in regard to the side
walk inspectors, it being claimed that
they give too much time for themselves
and spend some of their time in
saloons.
Aid. Meyer advoc ated dropping one
of the two inspectors during the win
ter.
Aid. Jordan said that his policy was
to live and let live. The city cannot
afford to discharge an inspector, for
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-12

These places cover tie state from
north to south and show that it has all
Jared better than last year.
l did not finish this letter Christmas,
so it is of the scrappy or installment
order. The park bonds were carried
by vote of 81, 900 to 1000, so we have
decided to beautify our city with more
of the gardeners art. And l might
add here, irrelevantly perhaps, that the
Indians won the foot ball game. Some
of our friends across the way are cut
ting their lawns and raking up the
grass. How is your grass? Need cut
ting very badly2 The beach at the
Cliff House is full of people these days
and the surf full of people ''in wading."
But it isn't right to tantalize you with
such descriptions of our superior climate
so 1 will cry quits.
There is one very interesting and i'm
portant fact that | should have men
toned in connection with the bond is
sue. The city of San Francisco is the
only large city in the United States
that has not penny OF Indebtedness.
Nor has it had for many years. TAX
ing this remarkable fact into considera-
ton, the issuance of 81, 0O0,0 900 bonds
is not SO reckless as might appear at
first thought.
We are in the midst of our three
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-12
Books to be Audited.

City Recorder Williams brought up
the matter Of his annual report and
wanted to know what the council
wanted done. He presented a report OF
fines and fees collected since he took
office. 1t was decided to abbreviate
the annual reportsand not itemize it,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-12

Mr.. V. l. Il. King and wife, former
| ly of Milwaukee, arrived in the city
yesterday to make their future home.
They have secured apartments in the
Security flats and will be at home as
soon as their goods arrive. Mr.. King
comes as the district manager of the
Northwestern Life Insurance Co., of
Milwaukee, and his territory will cover
ten counties in this vicinity. He is a
pleasant young man to meet, represents
first class company, and there's every
reason to predict for him a successful
business future. Mr.. King has office
quarters with w. A. Funk, over tine
Mankato State bank.
Postmaster Howard, of Lake Crystal
accompanied by his wife and daughter
and son, Mr.. and Mrs Irving Monks,
of " atertown, s. D., will leave in
about week on trip to Mexico. Mr.
Howard, after nearly four years of
close confinement to official duties, is
entitled to lay off, and the Free Press
hopes he and his party will have an
enjoyable trip.
Invitations are out for the marriage
of Miss Henrietta, daughter of Mr..
Charles STACK, and Mr.. Willis O.,
Glenn. The ceremony occurred at
eight o'clock Wednesday evening, JAN
10th, at the German Lutheran church.
MIR. Glenn is pressman for the Free
Press Printing Co.
We are in receipt of letter from O..
M Robinson, sent from Des Moines,
Iowa. in which he gives an explanation
of his business relations with Geo.
Johnston. 1t is similar to the account
given in his letter to County Attorney
Hughes, already published.
Miss Carrie Ellefson has moyed her
restaurant from under the box factory
to the basement under D. l.. Clements
& Sons store, at the corner of Front
and Cherry street, where she is now
nicely located.
Geo E. Brett, Inc, has just received
fine safe from the Mosler Safe Co.,
weighing over 5000 pounds 1t is con-
structed of chrome steel after the latest
patterns, and is fire and burglar proof
1t is beautiful piece of work. A M.
Stein took Mr.. Brett's old safe, which
is little smaller.
Howard Drake has been appointed
express messenger on the run between
Mankato and Elmore. and began his
duties Thursday. He has been succeed.
ed on the delivery wagon by Geo.
Flanagan.
J. B. Richards returned Thursday
from LeSueur, where he is adiuster fo1
the insurance company in the loss on
house and furniture sustained by At
torney Thos Hessian. The two adjust
ers are as yet unable to agree on an
umpire.
w. A. Martin, having resigned from
the police force in Minneapolis, arrived
in Mankato Friday. He will have the
old building that was occupied by his
father, the late w. J. Martin, on South
Front street, remodeled, and will oc-
cupy it with stock of groceries, -four
and feed, and will run woodward in
connection.
Br. Geo F. Hall, the eminent lee.
turer who is to lecture at the Christian
church in this city Saturday evening
Feb. 8, writes the local committee tina
he will surely be here. The committee
now organized will meet at the Chris
tian church Monday night to push the
work of making the lecture big sue
cess. DR.. Hall is a lecturer who will
please ALL
A. L. Veigel left Thursday for two
months pleasure trip in Washington
and California.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-12
THE TROUGHS.
WATER ORDERED TURNED
INTO THEM AGAIN.

The Council Votes Unanimously to In.
struct The Board of Public Works to
Retract the Action Closing the Water
ing Trougbs City Will Protect
Its Interest in the Back Taxes Being
Paid Into the County Treasury-A
Busy Council Meeting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-12

A very pleasant wedding took place
at the residence of Rev. Lee W. Beattie
yesterday afternoon, when Julius G.
Ward and Byrda M Messervy, all from
Vernon Center Were joined in the
bonds of holy matrimony. The bride
and groom returned in the afternoon to
their home on farm near Vernon and
carry with them the best wishes of all
their friends
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-01-12

December for about $50, City Recor-
der Williams stated that last months
bill for lighting the city hall, with
only three council meetings, was
about $50.
The bills footing up to $1,000, were
allowed, the lighting bill to be paid
when approved by the lighting COM
mittee. The council adjourned rather
| late
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12
DUPLicArE WHIST.

Ellsworth and Bar iIarbor Teams
Meet for the Filth Time.
Ellsworth whist players went to Bar
Hsrbor last Thursday night to meet the
Bar Hsrbor team. They were most hos
pitably received and Hospitality enter
t.,Deo, but most inaOspitsUiy beaten.
The Ellsworth players were met at the
wharf and driven TO the Everard hotel
where dinner was served. After dinner
tables were arranged I'D .As same began
This was the 1T, b meeting OF the team
The first three games we're won by Ellis
worth by scores OF 3, 4 and points re-
spsctiveIy. The fourth game was won by
Bar Harbor by scare OF points, and
last weeks game by points. Thus Ellis
worth has won three out of five games,
but Bar Hsrbor is two points ahead on the
Ave games.
Following Is the score of last week
game by tables:
BAR HARBoR. ELLSWORTH.
Table No. J.
4 Newman p wiswell
T. " Near " W Gushman
Ellsworth pair won by point.
Table No =
" Il Higgins VI Redman
W "a Davis W ktag
Ear Iiarbor pair won by4 oiuts.
Table No. b
G. Lyman VI A Peters. jr
higgins ~ knowlion
Tie.
Table No. 4.
Hinch Henry Whiting
G Rey polds II Robinson
Ellsworth pair won by points.
Table No. s.
l. r Decay 80 Lewis Hodgkins
A Z Alley Gallert
Bar Harbor pair won by points.
Summary-Bar Harbor won at two tables
Ell worth at two; tie one. Total points. Bar
Haroor, 10; Ellsworth. &. Net gain Tor Bar Har
Dor, ..
The score cards for the game formed a
very neat souvenir OF the game. A re-
turn game will be played at Ellsworth In
a few weeks.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12
Sidney Howe Dead.

Sidney Howe, well known in this
vicinity though his connection with the
Apollo auartette, OF Boston, died sud-
denly Sunday night, at his home in
Melrose, Mass. Particulars Of his deaf Ia
have not been received.
Mr.. Howe was about thirty Fl i've years
OF age. His first wife was the daughter
OF County Commissioner Nahum Hinck-
ley, OF BluehiIl.
The distressing circumstances OF her
death are wildly recalled. 1t was just
before Christmas. 1894, that the accident
happened which resulted in her death by
burning. She left two children. Mr..
Howe afterwards married Annie, daug hter
OF John NJ. Merrill, OF BiuehiIl, who, with
the two children by his first wife, sur.
wives him.
MIR. Howe visited B.uehill every
summer, and was counted almost as one
OF its citizens. His untimely deaf causes
sadness In that community.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12
Eai4SwosrH rA,.I.,.

Miss Carrie Smith is visiting relatives
in La srenee, Mass, for few weeks.
There will be q musicale In the vestrv
ON Thursday evening. The COMMITTEES in
charge has arranged an extended pro-
gramme, which will no doubt afford an
excellent evenings entertainment.
Leonard CIoush, OF Mars HUI. is visit.
ing relatives here for y few wesxs. sIr.
ClouRh Was formerly an Ellsworth man.
rh,s Is hts tirst visit to his birthplace in
thirty years.
Preparations for the Christmas sale by
the ladies VI the sewing society in the
vestry on Tuesday afternoon aud evening.
Dec IS are being made. The room win
he decorated aud win contain tables o,
fancy work, home made candies and
ice-cream, each under the supervision OF
It's efficient committee. THIS safe prom
ises TO be one OF the most successful ever
held by the society.
Miss Add'e Hastings, who has been Wis.,
iting relatives In Bangor and Old Town
FOR several weeks, has returned home.
Harry Laffil went to Auburn Tuesday
to visit his mott her. Mrs. Msrtas Latin.
The many friends OF ID. L. Lnwesee and
wife, OF Gaaiaajars, Mexico, ara glad to
learn that they are the proud parents OF a
fine girl baby.
W. ii. Wentworth arrived home Tues.
dsy from Stanford, Conn, whore ho has
been employed FOR the last year by CT.
Berry, the steepIe-ciimber.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12
LOCAL AFFAIRS.
Continued IRON, paae 1.

c1urch, Jan 6, when Rev J. p simonton.
OF the Methodist church, will preach.
The second will be at the Congregational
church the Arst Sunday In February,
she. .sGv. a. Il. Sv.., oi ,as Unitarian
church, will preach. Though the Baptist
society II without = rassor A. rreseot, v ts
expected that that society will also be
invited - rsv.tc's:.2 = he Ua,oa -er
vices.
A meeting OF the merchants carnival
committee was held last evening. The
purpose was TO discuss and formulate
piaus for permanent organisation, or to
tnstiti rev life into The board OF trade.
l.. f. Cites was made chairman OF the
meeting and j. a Isascs IN secretary.
rhe secretary OF the board of trade stated
nri fly the condition OF the board, and
expressed the opinion that IL would well
come any new blood eud energy that
would be put into it II was the general
-eatiment OF the meeting that there
should be but one business mems organ
zstioa OF his kind. aud that this result
could hest lie ohisined by ca-opera-
AtbH Win the present pparu OF TRADE. As
result OF the meeting, K NJ Campbell.
] \ tsaacson and NJ. j. Drummey were
made committee to confer with the
sxecutive committee OF the board OF
trade.
Al the quarterly meeting OF the Com
msndery of the State OF Maine OF the
Loyal Legion OF the United States, held
at Fairfield last week, Register Of Pro-
bate Charles p. Dorr. OF Ellsworth, was
elected member. Oaly commissioned
officers In the army OF the rebellion are
eligible to mem bership OF the first class.
Following ia brief summary of Mr..
DORIS war record, as presented to the
Loyal Legioners when his name VAS voted
upon: "Charles Paris Dorr enlisted April
20, 1861, private Co T., Sixth Maize infan-
try; corporal same company, April Il,
1863; sergeant, MAY II, 1852 second lieu
tenant, Dec. IL, 1868; first lieutenant,
April q, 1874. Served in the army OF the
Potomac, lost right arm In action OF
S.o..s 1900. C~s... tiY.s., la, 10, 1861.
mustered out OF service at Portland. Me-,
Aug. 10, 1864; captain by brevet by meri-
torious services during the war, March l3,
1885,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12
Deer Isle Telephone Line Sold.

The New England telephone and tele-
graph company has purchased the fran
chise and line OF the Deer Isle telephone
company, which operates a local line in
Deer Isle and Stonington. The property
will change hands January l.
The New England company has been
negotiating for this plant for long time.
1t Is understood that rs soon rs possible a
cable will be laid scross Eggemoggin
reach to connect the Deer Isle line with
the general telephone system.
What local service will be given to Deer
Isle is yet to be determined. A line may
be run through from North Deer Isle to
Stonington, with pay stations at conven-
lent points, OF connection may be made
with the local system at Deer Isle village.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12
$780, sssiaiisis7Hs laiIsil
LAKEWOOD.
Miss Emma Grant, OF Mt. Desert Ferry.
visited friends here Thursday

Miss Emma Grant, OF Mt. Desert Ferry,
visited friends here Thursday.
Richmond aud Winslow Moore are
carrying on numbering operation at
Green Lake thi winter.
Dr.. q. A. Phillips IL Masking preparations
TO have several hundred cords Of wood cut
on his land near Green Lake this winter.
This little community was greatly
shocked by the death of Mrs. Armeda
Tour Iot,e Wednesday. OF typhoid pueu-
monia. She leaves a husband and four
children. She was q devoted wife and
mot her. and of a cheerful Deposition hat
endesred her TO ALI. The affl 5cted family
has the neartteit sympathy - tne rom-
munity. Fun raj services were held At the
house on Saturday. Rev. J p. Simouton
ofiiciated. lnterment WAS at Juniper
cemetery.
Dec 10 y
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12
Maine Sportsmen's Exhibit.

With a series of attractions unrivalled
for their unique originality and album
dance OF detail, the Maine sportsmen' g
exhibit entered upon its second week at
on Monday.
The show, on its own merits, has caugh
the pablo and has scored an immediate
success. With the introduction of the
various athletic features, an amusement
arranged for this week, the show at
tanned greater popularity than at any time
D<eyiOus.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12

A piece of flannel darnpened with Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and bound to the az
fected parts is superior to any plaster,
When troubled with lame back or pains in
the side or chest, give it trial and you
are certain to be more than pleased with
the prompt relief which it affords. Pain
Balm also cures rheumatism. One appli
cation gives relief. For sale by GEO. A.
PARCHER, Ellsworth, and w. ]. PAR
FRIDGE, Bluehill, druggists.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12

Buck.port.
+. Ia. Emerson has received the grist
mill which he purchased at Portland a
few days ago, and will soon have It In
place.
Miss May Darling woodman and Al
Der, e. Swszey were married Thursday
afternoon at the home OF the bride.
Rev. Russell Woodman. OF Racktand,
offciated. The immediate families only
were present.
At recent meeting Of the school com
mittee A. A. Littief'eld was elected to sue
coed Hon. Parker Spofford as superinten.
dent. MIR. Spotford viii remain In the
committee. hut on account OF his new du-
ties ss railroad commissioner, he will be
unable to sci as superintendent.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12
KNIGHTS IN TOWN.
X. P.'s Have School of instruction In
Ellsworth To- day.

X. P.'s Have School of Instruction In
Ellsworth To-day.
The Knight OF Pythiss have descended
in force upon Ellsworth to day, to attend
the school of instruction for this district
The attendance from out. of-town at the
opening OF the school this afternoon was
about 125. Ellsworth knights had pre-.
pared royal welcome for them, and
everything now points to a most success
full session. Grand Chancellor F. /. Whit
ing, OF Old Town, is present, and will
give the instruction for the unwritten
work of the order.
The convention or school opened at
will be recess for supper, after which
work Will be resumed aud continued until
midnight, when a banquet will be served
The work will consist of exemplfica-
ton of the different ranks, and discus
sion Of the work. in the afternoon Bar
Harbor lodge will work the second rank,
and will be followed by Mnbridge lodge
with the same rank.
In the evening at I O'Clock Northeast
Harbor lodge will work the third rank
in loag form. West Sullivan will work
the third rank in short form and Ellis
worth will work the first rank.
There is spirited but friendly rivalry
between the different lodges in the work,
for to the lodge which shows the best
work viii be awarded, ut the close OF the
convention, the banner given last year by
Past District Deputy Norwood. The lodge
awarded the banner holds il for one year
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12
WEST ELLSWORTH.

Friday evening arrangements were
made for q Christ mas tree at Doliardtnwn
Christmas night. Tue Ellsworth Free
Baptist Sunday school IL invited Ar
rangements have also been made for a
Christ mas tree at the church Christmas
eve.
Joseph staespole is quite Ill.
Dec. 10 B.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12
Amherst Tannery Changes Hands.

James Rice, of the firm of BuzzeIl Il
Rice, has bought the interest OF his part.
Merlin the tannery at Amherst, and will
operate it alone. The purchase includes
all the property of the firm, consisting
of wild lands, bark and real estate.
Mr.. Rice also owns the tannery prop
erty at No. 80 which he purchased some
time ago.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12

bar Harbor.
There will be a social dance at West End
hall, Saturday evening. Music by Dirigo
orchestra, of Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12

Though We travel the world over to
find the beautiful, we must carry it with
us or we find 1t not.
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Winter Harbor.

Winter Harbor.
Capt. Thomas II. Smallidge died Friday.
The funeral took place Monday, the
Masons having charge. Capt. Smallidge
was about seventy years Of age.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12

Hoods Pills cure Liver Ills, Biliousness, In
digestion, Headache. Easy to take, easy to
operate. 25c.-Advt.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12

West Trenton.
Several OF the young ladies of this place
will give dance at Evergreen hall We'd
nesday night for the benefit of the side
walk fund. Music by Monsg han, of Ellis
worth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12
ADVERTISEMENTS
THIS is TRIBOU !

o
will
G he bought
variety of bargains
trouble
right Selections prices quality
portunity, chance.
Small profits
display 1t will you a cent
a
household articles at less than ordering price.
Our standpoint is: our line $ ourp prices
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12

Hancock.
There will he a prize dance at the Corner
Friday night. Music by Monagban's
orchestra, OF Ellsworth.
The East Hancock dramatic club will
give drama at the Corner next Wednes-
day evening, Dec. 10. dance and supper
will follow the entertainment. Music by
Monag han, of Ellsworth.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers. they H.
ter out the waste or
impurities n TIE sliced.
II they are sick or out
Of order, they fail to do
their work.
aims, aches andrheu-
ma.ism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due to neglected
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12

East FraAklin.
Mrs. Eliza Gordon. who has been quite
i'll for some time, is BILE to sit up.
Miss Hattie Bisisdeii has gone to Cas-.
tine to attend the winter term Of school.
Mrs. $. A. BIaisdeiI, OF Providence. R.
L., who has been spending q few days
with F. f. Blaisdell and wife, will return
home to-day.
Dec. IL. Mp
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12

ADVERTISEMENTS.
Oyer=yVork NeaIlenS
Your Kidneys.
Unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood in your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1900-12-12

North BrooksyiIle.
Chester Perkins has moved his family
into the Met hodist parsonage.
Albert Gray, OF Sullivan. has been in
town the past week on business.
Mrs. 8. s. Kench and Miss Elsie are
spending a week with Mrs. Halves.
Edward Tapley, keeper of Flye's Point
light, visited his parents last week.
Dec. 10. C..