The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-12-15

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equally satisfactory to those who
purchased lots. A hundred or more
people attended the auction. Some
were there out of curiosity to
watch the outcome, as a sale of this
kind has never before been under
taken in North Mankato. Not all
of the lots were placed on sale, as
it was decided during the sale to
hold another sale in the near future
when the balance Of the lots and
other property will be sold. Eight
lots were sold yesterday at prices
ranging from $3.50 to $3.50 on cash
terms. At the next sale installment
payments will be given. 1t Is not ex-
pected with time payments that any
difficulty will be had in disposing
Of the balance of the lots. While the
sale of these lots is private en-
terprise, the fact that it is of gen.
eral interest cannot be denied, as
nearly all of the purchasers of lots
sold yesterday intend to erect houses
on the lots, it becomes a public
benefit. The location of homes in
the village should be encouraged
with enthusiasm. -
Miss Effie McLaird, who will give
an address at the Methodist church
here next Sunday evening. is highly
spoken of by those who have heard
her. The following is one of the
many strong testimonials of her abil-
ity and character: Miss McLaird is
a young lady of unusual intellectual
gifts and rare oratorical ability. Her
personality is strong and winsome
and her addresses are models of
brevity, logic, pathos and enthusi.
asm. Henry C. Sweet, B. A., pastor
of Hope Presbyterian church, st.
Vincent, MINI"
Mrs. o. Grue pleasantly entertain
ed number of friends yesterday
afternoon, the occasion being the
birthday anniversary of Mrs. Grue.
A bounteous five o'clock dinner was
served. The table decorations were
roses and carnations. making a
pleasing effect. The time was most
enjoyably spent by the guests. Many
beautiful and useful presents were
left with Mrs. Grue in memory of
the occasion and tokens Of esteem.
The auditing board of Nicollet
county, made up of the clerk OF
court. county auditor and chairman
of the county board, yesterday com.
pleted the work of checking up the
county treasurer's books. Much de-
tail work is required. The necessity
of referring to number OF books
and papers consumed five days in
the auditing just completed. The
auditing is done three times a year.
The hearing in the matter of
clearing ditch No. 3. known as the
Fletcher ditch in Belgrade township,
will be held on December 18th, which
is week from next Saturday. This
ditch is about five miles long and
is one of the Oldest in the county.
Louis Sequin of Ogdensberg. N.
Y. nephew and one of the heirs
of the estate of the late Louis
Sequin, attended the sale here of
the property belonging to the es-
tate.
Albert Bauman yesterday received
the sad news of the death of his
daughter. which occurred at New
Ulm yesterday afternoon.
G. L. Fitch of Lake Crystal was
the auctioneer who ably conducted
the sale of lots yesterday.
w. S. Hunt of Lake Crystal at.
tended the lot sale yesterday.
From Saturdays Osur
The Sunday services Of the North
Mankato church will be unusually
attractive tomorrow. At the morning
service at 1920, Mr.. Quigley will
preach from II Kings 1915. The
Sunday school will be at IL m. The
Epworth league at $50 will be led
by Mrs. Cowgirl, which is a guaran.
antee of special interest The even
ing service will be under the aus
pices of the North Mankato w. c.
T. u. and will be addressed by Miss
McLaird, who comes strongly rec
commended by Rev. H. d. McCor-
mick and has the reputation of be-
ing fine. forceful speaker. Her
address will be Of interest to men
and women both.
Adam Stamm, who resides at $40
Nicollet avenue has sold through
the agency of o. w. Walker Co.
the Monarch Pool Room and barber
shop which he has been conducting
in Mankato for the past few years.
The new proprietor is William Gasp
er of New Richland who will take
possession next Monday morning.
Mr.. Stamm and wife will remain in
North Mankato until spring, at
which time they plan to remove to
California where they will make
their future home.
Albert Postel has let the contract
to John Bohnert for the construction
of foundation for residence
which he will erect on his lots on
Range street in Pages addition. 1t
is understood that as soon as the
foundation is completed the super.
structure will be pushed to compile.
ton this winter. Mr.. POstel and fam.
lily are now residing in Mankato.
Their proposed removal to North
MankatO is good news.
The silver cup won by the boys
of North Mankato school at the
Athletic school contest held over
six months ago was at last brought
to the victors yesterday noon. The
cup has been in the hands OF a
jeweler for repairs. Janitor o. Lar,
son will make small shelf for it
and it will be placed in the hall
where the penants are now on ex'
hibitiOn.
C. E. Ball, Thomas Smith, f.
Rohde, and A. Wheeler together
with brother Odd Fellows of the