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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
A SMALL FIRE.
An Old Rookery on jackson Street Is
Slightly Damaged.

The fire department was called out
at 1910 a. m. by an alarm sent in from
box 35. The old frame building at 1877
West Jackson street, owned by Geo.
Fletcher. of Belgrade, and occupied by
James Thackery ST., was found to be
afire. Mr.. Thackery has been using
the first floor of the building as repair
shop and for the storage of second
hand stoves, and the upper rooms for
living purposes. He states that he LETT
the building at eight o'clock Sunday eve-
ming and went to his sons residence in
North Mankato and spent the night, as
there was sick child there. Monday
morning he had intended to go to Min
neapolis. but when he reached the
depot he learned of the fire. He states
that he had no fire in the building yes
derday and extinguished the two lamps
before leaving. He does not know
what started the fire unless some one
set it.
The blaze was confined to the second
story, and before it could be extinguish.
ed all of the furniture and household
goods were destroyed. The firemen
soon had the fire out, although it was
under good Roadway when the depart.
ment arrived.
The building is an old rookery and of
little value, and the loss on it will be
slight. Mr.. Thackery carried $500 in
surance on his possessions, and esti-
mates his loss at 5000. His insurance
was placed with Geo. w. Mead.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

J. F.Adams left Monday for White, S.
D., where he will start newspaper,
haying purchased a plant. He is a
printer by trade, and has many friends
in Mankato who will wish him sucsess.
Editor Geo. W. Neff, of the Lake
Crystal Union, was in the city Satur-
day afternoon. He has just had a
gasoline engine placed in his Office to
replace hand power for his press.
This is pleasing sign of prosperity.
Miss Laura Klein, who has been
spending her vacation at home, receiv-
ed telegram Sunday stating that
st. Mary's school at Faribault will be
closed for two weeks on account of
diphtheria. Miss Klein will graduate
from this school in June.
The senior L. T. L. of North Mankato
entertained few of their friends at
the home of their superintendent.
Mrs, J. e. Muzzy, on Saturday after
noon last. After the usual lessen
games were played and refreshments
served. The young people report a
good time.
At the City Hotel at o'clock
Monday Judge Ogle married Anthony
Herbeck and Sophie Schwerr, of New
Ulm. There was nice little party OF
friends present at the ceremony. Mr..
and Mrs. Herbeck leave on the evening
train for New Ulm.
A Christian Endeavor rally was held
at Lake Crystal Saturday and Sunday,
representatives from this city being
present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

Mrs. Adam Keller. of Decoria, who
has been very ill for some time, was
successfully operated upon Sunday
morning by DR.. Brandenburg, assisted
by Drs. Davis and Hielscher, for tumors
OF the neck and axilla. The patient,
although in serious condition, with
stood the delicate operation very nicely
and is resting easily today. A rapid
improvement IN her condition can
now be expected
The will of rh- late Daniel w. Burli-
son has been Fl ID for probate. He lef t
real estate 10 the ,vaiUe of $4,000 and
personal prop -rty to the value of 81, 200.
The will divides the property in the
same manner as provided by law, ex-
cept that one grand child receives the
same proportion as each of the children.
A sudden change in the weather occur.
red Sunday. The day opened warm
with southeast wind and threatening
rain. About noon the wind set in
heavily from the northwest and con-
tinued to increase during the afternoon
The temperature fell rapidly and early
this morning slight frost was visible,
but not heavy enough to do any dam
age. The temperature warmed up
again Monday.
Judge Bucks three grand children
are down with the chicken pox. The
infection was imported from Kasson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
The judgment of individual Assessors i.

The judgment of Individual Assessors is
accepted in different localities, and too
often either the basis of assessment varies
or some individual interest yields an un-
due influence. and as a result one man is
rated up and another down. In addition
to this is the serious difficulty of securing
anything like full list of the taxable per-
sonal property. large amounts of property
thus virtually escaping taxation. and the
property which can neither be concealed
nor protected by friendly influence must
bear an undue proportion of the tax burden.
AS toreal estate, the custom of assess
ing an unlmproved village or city lot at a
lower valuation than the improved lot
next to it. and tract Of unimproved land
at lower figure than the improved farms
surrounding it, has been the bane of every
community successfully built up by civil
cation. The land held for a raise has
been universal stumbling stone-often
the instrument of defeat for the aspiration
OF the town or county toward higher de-
velopment. AS an obstacle. it should
from the first have been taxed higher, not
lower, than the improved property. Under
our absurd practice, however, the citizen
who has added to the community's wealth
by erecting some costly residence or bust
ness structure has been subjected to an an
nual fine for so doing, while his neighbor
owning vacant lot which has been
doubled or quadrupled in value by the
builders enterprise, has been publicly re-
warded for keeping it vacant. The far
mer's taxes have been often doubled in or
der that the nonresident owner of vacant
land might be let off with nominal assess
ment.
Do not assess structure on lot or
farm unless you have personally reviewed
it.
The need of a uniform system of assess
ment throughout all the townships and viii
lagos and the city is apparent.
Be correct in your work, turn over your
listing notice and study the extract from
the general tax law governing your duties
and learn how important is your position.
BY doing your work fearlessly and fairly
you will merit the gratitude of hosts of
your fellow citizens.
I have for your infor nation prepared a
statement of all averages and total assess
ment of all classes of Dersonal r,ronerty
not otherwise averaged for the year 1899.
And also on real estate as returned by the
assessor for the year 1898 and as equalized
by the county and state boards. Any
other assistance or information can rem
der you in this most important and ardu
Gus work of assessment will be cheerfully
given.
Your obedient servant,
P. A. GUNDERS,
County Auditor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
PLAGUE OF THE NIGHT.
Keeps Thousands of People In MAN.
kato Awake

Keeps Thousands of People In MAN.
kato Awake
Keeps you awake; can't sleep wink.
Bad enough if you lose your rest.
But it's harder yet to bear at work.
Breeds misery by. day, profanity by
night.
Know what it is?
The bane of all classes of people
itching piles.
Itch, itch, itch, nearly drives you
crazy.
Hard to bear, hard to walk, hard to
sit down.
Itching away in any position. any
time.
Don't stand it any longer.
There's relief for everyone, prompt
and permanent.
Doan's ointment relieves at once.
Doan's ointment cures permanently.
Piles, eczema and all skin trouble.
Read what local citizen says:
Mr.. Loren Dutton, of 213 State St.,
proprietor of the feed and boarding
stables on South Front street, says 81
can sincerely recommend Doan's ONT
ment for rectal trouble. I learned of
the remedy, used part of a box pro,
cured from J G. Thro, and found it to
promptly remove the intense itching.
1t induced comfort and -est by enabl.
ing me to sleep, and it banished the
annoying embarrassment which can.
not be described. found Doan's oint.
ment most effective and have no hesit.
ancy in saying that it is all right"
Doan's ointment for sale by all deal.
ers. price 80 cents, or mailed by Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. sole
agents for the q. S.
Remember the name-Doan's- sand
take no other.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

$1,000 buys a good six room frame
house and barn small cash payment,
balance in monthly installments. It
will pay you to look this up.
$3.50 buys two lots with good barn,
stone foundation in for house, good
well, fruit trees, lots all fenced in, a
good chance for anyone to get cheap
home.
$500 buys a five room house with
good cellar and cistern. This place
has always been held at $500.
1925 buys fine lot worth $3.50.
81, $50 buys the best vacant lot on
North Broad Str.
$4,000 buys twelve room house in
the South part Of town. This is the
biggest bargain offered in Mankato to-
day.
$3.50 takes a choice lot in a choice
location. This lot is worth 1900, In
vestigate.
$4,000 takes good seven room frame
house and splendid barn. The lot
itself is worth SO, 500. If you are look
ing for a bargain, it will pay you to
look this up.
A fine corner lot on Van Brunt Str.
for 81 800, worth more,
House and lot on Carroll Str. for
81, $50
A S3 #. lot fronting on Van Rrunt
Str, with good barn 81, $50.
A fine tract 100 by 1872, facing on
Van Brunt Str, with ten room frame
house. There is room on this tract fol-
four good houses. A chance for a
good Investment Investigate this.
fno or huo h1oob
centrally located, brings $50 a month
rent, will trade for improved farm
property.
$4,000 will buy a business building
"a by 80, two stories, good store room
on first floor and eight living rooms in
building
A we'll established grocery business.
This will be sold with or without
stock.
80 acres of wild land about seven
miles from a town of 1, 400 inhabitants
This land will make choice farm. We
can trade it for Mankato property.
200 acres good land in Mile Laos Co.,
which we can trade for Mankato pro
perty at Sc 90 per acre.
The best 100 acre farm in Blue Earth
Co., snap at $50 an acre.
We have a tract of IL acres, neal
city limits, with good buildings that
would make splendid truck farm
that we can sell cheap. Look this up.
A half section of fine land in Wilkir
county, close to market. Will take
some Mankato property part payment
for this land. Investigate this.
We have lots and houses for sale in
all parts of the city, and if you are look
ing for home or investment, it will
pay you to call and see us.
We have a fine line of the best fire in
surance companies in the city, and so.
licit your patronage.
We have money to loan at lowest
rates and interest.
Will be glad to haye you call at oul
Office in Odd Fellows block and investi.
gate our bargains.
Respectfully yours,
d. 6. DAVIES.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04

The Elks initiated nineteen new
members Friday night, and the occasion
was one of the biggest that the local
Elks have ever had. A large number
of people from out of the city were
were present, and all had a good time.
F. L, Meseryey. of Montrose, for.
merly of this city. has filed petition
in bankruptcy at Fergus Fails, and
official notices received in this city
state that the first meeting of creditors
will be held May Goth.
The Minnesota Valley Medical society
will not meet this year until about
May Gath, which is several weeks later
than usual.
The fourth fine of 1874 55 has been
paid into the municipal court, John
Doe pleading guilty to the charge of
disorderly conduct.
Mrs A A. Buck, who is receiving
treatment at st. Joseph's hospital, is
slightly better.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
CHANGE OF CASHIERS.
w. W. Davis Jr. Elected to Succeed ].
c. Cotton at the Savings Bank.

At the regular meeting of the board
of trustees of the Mankato Savings
bank, held Monday morning the resigna-
ton of John G Cotton, who has been
cashier of the bank for nearly eight
years, was presented and accepted.
The board adopted the following reso-
lutions:
''Mr. John G Cotton, who has been
from its foundation cashier of the
Mankato Savings bank. haying tender
ed his resignation for the purpose of
engaging in other business in distant
city, it is
Resolved, That the board of trus.
tees, on behalf of themselves and the
depositors of the bank do most heartily
express to Mr.. Cotton their high appre.
citation of the ability, fidelity and un.
failing courtesy with which he has al
ways performed the responsible duties
of his position.
Resolved, That the removal of
Mr.. Cotton will be felt as a
serious loss by the whole community
and particularly by the members of this
board; and that they extend to Mr..
Cotton their most earnest good wishes
for his prosperity and happiness in his
new home
W. w. Davis, Jr.. who has been for
fifteen years with the Hubbard Milling
Co.. was elected cashier of the bank,
commencing his new duties May 10th.
Mr. Davis has since the organization of
the bank been a member of the board
of trustees and the treasurer of the
bank. For several years Mr.. Davis has
been also member of the finance COM
mittee of the bank.
Miss Lydia Bangerter will succeed
Mr. Davis as head book keeper for the
mill company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
present.

The St. Cloud Journal-Press thinks
that ex-senator Washburn would make a
good presidential candidate. If the party
is to come west for the second place on
the ticket. a better man could not be
found
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Warranty deeds filed:
Carl j. Larson to Andrew G.. Larson
VIZ sw4 sec. 33, Shelby for S1,975.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-05-04
A SLIGHT RAISE.
Assessors Agree on Average
Valuations.
Auditor Gunders Gives the Assessors
Some Good Advice in Regard to
Their Work.

The assessors of the county met
Saturday and agreed upon average valu.
ations and received instructions and
supplies from Auditor Gunders The
meeting was an excellent one, and was
attended by every assessor in the county.
1t was called to order at promptly 500
o'clock, and J. G. Fowler, of this city,
was elected chairman, and F. L. Aid
rich, of Medo, secretary.
The following average valuations
were agreed upon, being slight in
crease over last year in most cases, ow
ing to better prices prevailing:
The Florida star., 1900-08-10
New Postmaster.

The citizens of Titusville were quite
astOnished 10 read the following an
nouncement in the Tines Union and
Citizen dispatches sunday:
Washington, Aug. 1.-THE president
has appointed Robert G. Scrimgeour post
master at TituSville, Fla"
Friends of Mr.. ScrmgrOur worked
hard some time ago To secure this position
for him, but it seemed as though the
present incumbent, Mr.. J. {. Jones, was
eminen,ly satisfactory 10 the pOstoflice
department, AMI the change is probably
made now on the eve of a presidential
election more on account of politics than
for any other reason, as Mr.. Jones has
given the best of satisfaction 10 the pa
irons of this office.
Mr.. Scrimgeour expects 10 qualify and
be ready To take the position 10y the 18th
or 10Th inst. II Is his intention To move
the office 10 his own building. corner
Main and Washington, which will, no
doubt. cause considerable cOmmOtion
among the patrons, a. il will not he rs
convenient To business houses quit" as il
Is now. Ii also neceSsitates Mr. Cray
ford securing another building for his
grocery, IL his term of rental expires
with the first of the coming month.
The government allowance for rental of
building at this place is $500 per annum.
The Florida star., 1900-08-10
Card

Twr>vHLE. Fla, JULY 3lst. 1900.
To the Democratic convention AMI the
people of Brevard county: respectfully
announce L. yOu that | do not wish 10 be
re-uomnatcd or reelected county treas
urer. have filled the office for nearly
three years; the changes | have made in
several directions in the performance of
my duties IL such, | know the people AT
large approve of, for they have almost
unanimously told me 20. Their approval
ofmy actions | appreciate higher than
any political prcferment' that could be
given me. Neither do ! want any other
office, a. desire to retire entirely from
political life except 10 help friends
\ copy of this announcement Was sent
10 every delegate August 4th, 1900
Yours very truly,
JoHN HENKY.
The Florida star., 1900-08-10

III. F. Atkinson, ESQ.,, one of the most
prominent legal lights of Dade county
bar, was in town Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Deisner has reopened her board
ing house and is now prepared to take
boarders and serve meals.
Mrs. t, A. Robinson, of City Point, is
spending the week among friends here
while her husband takes in the convention
at Fort Pierce.
''The Wonderful Age" will he the sub
ject Sunday night August ~, at the
Presbyterian church. Song service at 7:30
p. m. Sunday school at 9:45 a. m.
j. A. HUGHES, pastor.
A quantity of fibre suitable for paths or
roads may be had free of cost at the works
of the Florida Extract company, or de,
livered inside the town limits for % cents
per large load.
Mr.. II. G. WOodall had his left knee
so badly injured while playing base ball
last Saturday afternoon that he has not
been able TO walk without the aid OF
crutches since.
Wanted: One young man from Brevard
county, Florida, to prepare for the coming
railway mail service examination. We
furnish everything, including books and
maps. Address inclosing Stamps, Inter.
State Correspondence Institute, Cedar
Rapids, Ia.
Mr.. George l.. Branning, of West Palm
Beach, has just received his appointment
from the grand master of the lodge OF
Odd Fellows of this state to the position
of grand sec: etary of this order to fill the
unexpired term of the late b. A. Meg.
inniss, deceased, of Tallahassee. The
appointment of grand secretary is con-
ferred upon worthy shoulders, and Mr..
Branning, who was a former Titusville
boy, certainly has cause to be proud oi
:his appointment.
The Florida star., 1900-08-10
w. J. CRAWFORD, Groceries and
Provisions, cor. Main and Washing
ton, Titusville.
Entertainment.

The entertainment given Tuesday eve
ming at the opera house under the manage
ment of the Progressive Culture club
proved quite Il success, both socially and
financially. Music was dispersed through
out evening while the refreshments,
which consisted of ice cream and cake,
were being served.
The band played several selec-
tiOns which were enjoyed by all
present. There was, also, violin, guitar
and piano music interspersed by vocal
and cOrnet solos. Altogether it was a
very enjoyable affair and all acquitted
themselves with credit.
While it was all good and much to be
enjoyed and appreciated, We feel that the
cornet solo by Mr. w. +. Youngs is due
special attention. The selection, which
was bright, snowy one, was most
pleasingly rendered, and Miss Daisy
Brady, as piano accompanist proved quite
an able support.
The proceeds, which amounted t.
about twelve dollars, We understand, i,
to 90 into the general fund of the club, Ia
be used for the purchase of books and
other necessary equipments. The young
ladies wish TO express special appreciation
of MIR. Wetmore's kinndess in donating
all the ice for the occasion.
The Florida star., 1900-08-10
PINEAPPLE SLIPS ron SALE.

Most N the first class varieties for july
and August delivery. Write for prices
and varieties TO q. h. WOoD.
Stuart, Fla.
The Florida star., 1900-08-10
Boat and Yacht Sails.

Fit and workmanship guaranteed. Fish
boat sails 4 specially. send Tor estimate.
II. BESECKE,
TIIusyille Florida.
The Florida star., 1900-08-10
GASOLINE ENGINES.

Illustrated folder free. Address w. +.
UNDEEwooD, Agt., ROseland, Fla.
The Florida star., 1900-08-10

Its a doctors business 10 study health,
doctors confidently recommend HARPER
whlskey. Sold by I.oslcy * Mntlow,
Tilu~yiilc. Fla.
The Florida star., 1900-08-10
FOI; SAII..

Lightwood posts for pineapple sheds,
windbrcaks and f-uc, posts. Write for
special prices in car lnt>. Address +. ".
White, agent for f. II. Allen, EOseland,
Fla.
The Florida star., 1900-08-10
FOR SALE.

Bv c. w. Crabb, Cocoa, Fla, new
whisky barrels, and half barrels, AT zoe.
each. Just received from }. ID. Crabb,
Lake City.
The Florida star., 1900-08-10
WANTED,

Men To cut cross ties. Call or write,
Contractor, Box 200, ROseland, Fla.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-11-25

The latest fashion for toppy women. we
are told, Is the kangaroo" figure, says
an Eastern writer. BY all accounts II is
the result of the ambitious modiste to en-
dow the athletic. golf style feminine form
with the combined poise OF the boa con-
strictor and the clod-hopping agility of the
pouched and upright animal freak of the
Australian bush.
Advice 10 the woman who would achieve
The kangaroo figure emanates chiefly from
those who manufacture corSets, stocking
supporters, elastic bandageS and pads, the
only physical requisite being that the
neOphyte must not be fat. The human
skeleton and the homeless beauty of the
dime museum and side show are eligible,
figure fashionable fad. Mrs. Aston
discovered IL In Paris last summer and
brought home enough of au fait harness
10 break a yearling bronchO to saddle and
harness The result is that all the really
up-tO-date women dressers in New York
have adopted the new style and vying
with each other 10 master what they call
the pouch-and-hop" effect of the kanga-
ZOO.
Pictures OF the new mode suggest vic
tim OF the Grecian bend who had been hit
IN the small of the back with an Indian
club. The effect is striking, If not beauti-
iuL Adopts advise the beginner in the
kangaroo style TO hold her hands like n
rabbit sitting up" IL is also suggested
by the best authorities that 1.-The head and
shoulders should be carried as far in front
OF the center OF gravity and the hips and
lower limbs far back OF the center Of
gravity as possible
Then the belt, in order 10 mark the
Saust59risl as near perpendicular as
up, say about the eleventh vertebra OF the
epin4l column. and terminate as low down
a the front OF the lower edge of the
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