The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1889-02-01

, was old settler.
The eleventh census will be take
next spring, when Mankato will sho'
up 1900 inhabitants, and the count
5000. One important item that will b
ascertained by the census takers will b
the amount of Indebtedness of the pee
Pile; especially the amount of mortgage
on farm lands. The result of this is ex
pected to dispell some exaggerated no
tons that are prevalent in the Easter
money markets. 1t has never been at
tempted to ascertain the amount yet.
The fact that all the discrimination
and irregularities in freight traffic hav,
not been remedied is forcibly illustrated
by the fact that Ring 4 Tobin in figur
ing on the Minneapolis court house jol
only had to allow cents per hundred
for freight, while the Mankato bidders
must figure cents. The Kettle River
quarries are on the st. Paul x Duluth
road % miles from Minneapolis, while
Mankato is but Sc miles from that city.
Why should there be this difference?
The Albion Qll.) Journal of the gath
speaks of the recent arrest of Frederick
Hickmatt and declares it sure to turn out
as case of mistaken indemnity. ltsays:
"Mr. Hickmatt is a genial, shrewd, we'll
educated young Enghshman about %
wears of age, who came to this country
to visit his relatives here about 8 months
ago, and his friends here have what is
considered positive proof that he was
never in America prior to that time"
The crime for which he was arrested
was committed in 1884. The whole bus
mess was a botched up job.
Mrs. Charlotte Lockerby was Satur-
day granted divorce from her husband
Samuel Lockerby, son of Nj. l.. Locker
by. They were married several wears
ago, and went to live in a Dakota town.
The complaint states that Lockerby rep
resented that he possessed considerable
property, but had none and refused to
support his wife, but used up her money
gambling. They lived together about
three months when Mrs. Lockerby re-
turned home, owing to her husbands
neglect and rascality, where she has
since remained. She takes her maiden
name of Charlotte Presley.
The ST. Paul Herald contains the fol-
lowing. 1t is probably hbe!lous story,
such as st. Paul reporters indulge in
when they have nothing better to:
What shall the farmers raise asks the
Red Wing Republican? If the average
farmer will raise the mortgage on his
farm he will have his hands full, But to
elaborate upon the subject there are
many things a farmer might raise with
profit and II full hand. We might cite
by way of illustration, the case of a Blue
Earth county farmer who came up to st.
Paul last week upon the urgent solicita
ton of one of the senatorial candidates
and free pass, and was inveIgled into a
game of draw poker by an member
of the legislature and a Duluth real es-
tate man. The eX-member held full
hand on kings, the Duluth real estate |
man held a four flush and the farmer
four aces. The ex-member was anxious |
10 get a play, and broke his full hand |
without being to better it again on one |
card draw; the real estate man made |
regular home play and stood pat on his |
four flush, while the farmer drew one |
card to his four aces. The slaughter was
terrific, and the farmer not only raised |
he pot but raised Hades with the pock-
etbooks of his opponents. We would |
not advise all farmers to follow in the |
steps of the Blue Earth man, though.
From Tuesdays DAILY FREE PREssl.
VIM. Hoffman and Lena Funk, both
Of this city, have been granted a mar
rage license.
Now is a good time to have your
magazines bound. Send word and they
will be called for.
H. p. Christensen reports the sale
If lot IL, block Is, Van Brunt's addition.
or Mrs. James McMurtrie to Elias Mort
dale, for $500.
F. y Schmoll, proprietor of a shoe
'tore in lower town was blessed by the
advent of boy on Sunday. 1t was the
lrst boy after run of five girls.
Alderman Zimmerman wore
bright smile to-day, which proved on in
'estigation to be caused by the arrival
If little girl at the City Hotel on Sun
lay. Here's to the daughter, Henry.
Mr.. j. F. Meagher says that the Re
'ietV was in error in stating that the Citi
ems National bank would furnish the
necessary bond of John Shaw, the sewer
contractor. The bank knows nothing of
he matter, he says.
Mr.. c. d. Ash retired from the pres
dency of the Minnesota Valley Bank on
he first of January and Mr.. e. NJ. Boyn-
on assumed that position. Messrs.
Woodwork and Dassett retain their old
places as cashier and assistant cashier.
John Shaw, who secured the con-
ract for putting in the Second street
ever, has furnished the necessary bond
If $4,000. His bondsmen are w. q.
Ioerr and J. w. Loerr. 1t is expected
hat work will begin on Washington
treet within a week.
Major Evans, who is interesting him.
elf in the matter of compiling the In
Ian claims, has received a letter from
Lind stating that the house
passed at it's last session bill for board
o consider the claims of those
Who suffered damages from the Indian
aids of 1923. The senate will soon
axe the bill up. and 1t probably will be
passed. Those who have claims will see
he necessity of getting them presented
t once, and should send the same to
Major Evans, at Garden City.
The examination of Mr.. Schulein in
with the failure of Schulein
( Meinstein took place before Judge
severance yesterday afternoon. Moth
ng of any importance was disclosed.
Ir. Schulein failed to recollect the cir
of the matters sought to be
developed. He had no system of book
Keeping to aid his memory. The matter
vas dropped.
-Mankato lodge No. 10, /. .. o. F.,
leld very interesting meeting at their
lall last evening. A number of de-
.rees were conferred and refreshments
we're served by caterer Karmany. The
odge was then surprised by the ap-
'earance of about twenty five ladies,
wives of members, who entered the
DOM without notice. This was a COM
,lete surprise and the evening passed
yery pleasantly.
August F. Wendlandt was up for
this morning under the in
olvent law. He declined to answer
my and all questions pertaining to his
estate or his disposition thereof, or in
aspect to anything connected with his
assignment. To each and all questions