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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1891-10-16
First ms. Oct. 2; last Oct 16
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF VII


OTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth.--sS In Probate Court, Special
Term, october l, 1891.
III the matter Of the estate of LymanT Shaw,
deceased.
Whereas, an instrument in writing, purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of Lyman
7. Shaw, deceased, late of said county, has been
delivered to this court:
And whereas, Lucy Shaw of said Blue Earth
county has filed Herewith her petition, repre-
senting among other things, that said Lyman
T. Shaw died in said county on the 9th dav OF
er is the widow and sole eXecutriX named in said
last will and testament, and praying that the
said instrument may be admitted to pro-
bate, and that letters 'testamentary be to her
issued thereon;
1t is ordered that the proofs of said instru-
ment and the said petition be heard before this
court, at the probate Office in said county on
the Goth day of october A. d. 1891, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon, when all concerned may
appear and contest the probate of said instru-
ment;
And it is further ordered that public notice Of
the time and place of said hearing be given to all
persons interested by publication Of these orders
for three weeks su"cessively previous to said day
of hearing, in the MANKATO FREE PRESS, "a news
paper printed and published at Mankato, in
said county
Dated at Mankato this 1st day of October
A. ID. 1891.
By the Court,
w. B. TORREY,
Judge of Probate
GEO. ". MEAD,
Attorney for ExecutriX.
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collections Invariably Rsnnitted on
Day of Payment

DIRECTORS:
j.. A. Willard, Stephen Lamm
K. ID. Hubbard. Henry Foster,
John Klein, Geo. P. Herr.
NJ. q. Willard.
az Sell our own Drafts on all parts of Europe
and Passage Tickets to and from all parts oil
Europe.
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.,TATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF Blue
- Earth.-ss In Probate Court. Special Term
September 80, 1891.
In the matter of the estate OF Case A Wolfe,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of David
W. Wolfe OF said county of Blue Earth repre-
senting among other things, that Case A. Wolfe
late of said Blue Earth county on the 25th day
of December, A. D. 1886, at the town of LeRay
i'll said county died intestate, and being resi-
dent of this county at the time of her death,
leaving goods, chattels and estate within this
county and that the said petitioner is a son of
said deceased, and praying that administration
of said estate be to him the said David W. Wolfe
granted.
It is ordered that said petition be heard before
this court onSaturday the oath day of October,
A. D. 1891, at 10 O'Clock a. m. at the probate
Office in the City of Mankato, in said county.
Ordered further, that notice thereof be given
to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons
interested by publication of this order once in
each week, for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing, i'll the Mankato Free
Press, a weekly newspaper printed and pub
lished at Mankato in said county.
Dated at the City of Mankato, the Both day
of September, A. d. 1891.
By the Court.
[sEAL. W. B. TORREY, Judge of Probate
THOMAS HUGHES,
Attorney for Petitioner.
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THEM'S OUR SENTIMENTS.

Princeton Union: 1t is noticeable
that the politicians and newspapers
opposed to Senator Davis do not take
kindly to the proposition that the
next Republican State convention ex-
press preference for United States
Senator Each of the three political
parties should indorse candidate for
the Senatorship, and the Republicans
should set the example.
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0TATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth.-ss. In Probate Court Special
Term, October 6, 1891.
In the matter OF the estate of Jane Ann Bills,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF John h.
Bills, OF Oakland, State of California represent
ing among other things, that said Jane Ann
Bills late of Oakland, California ON the 21st
day OF April, A. d. 1891, at said Oakland,
California, died intestate, and being a resident
of said Oakland at the time of her death, leaving
goods, chattels and estate within this county,
and that the said petitioner is a son of said de-
ceased and praying that administration of said
estate be to William Ward of said Blue Earth
county granted.
1t is ordered that said petition be heard before
this court on Saturday, the 31st day of October
A. d. 1891, at ten O'Clock a. m, at the
Probate Office in the City of Mankato in said
Ordered further that notice thereof be given
to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons
interested, by publication of this order once
in each week for three successive weeks prior
to said day of hearing in the ManKato Free
Press, a weekly newspaper printed and published
at the City of Mankato in said county
Dated at the City OF Mankato, the 9Th day
of October, A. D. 1891.
By the Court
(SeaD W. B. TORREY,
Judge of Probate.
GEO. w. MEAD,
Attorney for Petitioner.
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'ALNAiN On TINE. =

There q no line so Handsomely equip
ped for Through Passenger service =
The North Western line. &C, 5.
P. u. & o. R'y.
All vel, posted frsvalars ha.ras,
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Not Until December.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.-Hon. Stephen
B. Elkins, who was rendered the secre-
taryship of war month ago, visited the
president. He will not assume the Office
until December.
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Nominated for Congress.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, Oct. 13.-
Charles E. Belknap was nominated for
congress by the Republican convention
on the third ballot.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
Lyon County Items.

The Times of last Saturday contains
the following items:
The tax levy in Lyon county is $305
on tho $100-same as last year.
Gale Bristol, of Wabuska, intends to
move his family to California.
There are about 1000 tons of hay for
sale yet in Mason Valley.
The children Of Mason Valley are
all having the chicken pox OF the
Cochin China variety.
Boston and Lester have streak of
very rich rock in their claim near
Silver City. Recently they took out
$500 from fourteen pounds of ore.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
Death of C. g. Leidy.

G. B. Leidy, who has been suffering
FROM cancer of the stomach died at 7
o'clock this morning at the home OF
his son j. A. Leidy. The deceased has
been for long time a resident of this
county, where he has many friends
who will regret his loss. lie was
about 81 years OF age and leaves a wife
and three sons, L. l.. and Geo. Leldy
of Candelaria and j. A. Leidy, our
County Clerk.
The funeral will take place from the
residence of his son tomorrow after
noon at o'clock. Friends and &C
quaintanccs are respectfully invited to
attend.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
Consumption Cured.

An cid physician, retired from prac-
tice, having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary the formula
of simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of Con-
sumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma
and all throat and lung affections, also
positive and radical cure for Nervous
Debility and ali Nervous Complaints,
after having tested its wonderful cura-
tive powers In thousands of cases, has
felt it his duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. Actuated by this
motive and IA desire to relieve human
suffering, | will send free of charge,
to all who desire it, this recipe, in
German, French or English, with full
directions for preparing and using.
Sent by mail by addressing with stamp,
banning this paper. W. A Moves, 500
Powers Block, Rochester, N. Y.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
Standing Armies.

Great Britain, with regular army
of more ;hsn 225,000 officers and men
aud total force, effective and non-
effective, ri $4,000, pays annually less
than S750O0,00U, and France, with a
regular force OF 5S0,000. besides an
enormous reserve, pays Slll,000,Oo0.
The great army of the German Empire,
the best appointed and equipped mill
tary force In the world, consisting, On
peace footing, OF $4,000 officers and
men, costs annually less tban SOP 600,
600, while the actual field force Of
Russia, numbering $4,000 is main
,ained at M expense OF less than S9f =
600 900 These are the annual charges
to which the people of four great
European nations are subjected in
order to maintalu a constantly avail
able and effective force for their own
defense in case OF war, and Tor the
preservation of the "balance of power"
which their governments consider
necessary TIC guarantee their independ-
ence.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
Pamlico Items.

A correspondent writes as follows
from Hawthorne District:
A rich strike was made in the West
ern Belle mine, owned by Hank Tay
lor and Joe Gilman, ON the 9th or
February. After making the strike
Hank Taylor went to Hawthorne and
notified his partner, who was so ex-
cited that he could not wait until day.
light, but hired the fastest team in
town and struck out for the diggings-
IL miles distant, of which Two miles
had to be made on foot. The round
trip was made ia two hours, 1919
mins-the best time on record. Every
body wishes the boys success for they
deserve all the mine will yield.
The discovery was made on the 9th
day Of this month by Hank, Taylor
Col. Curtis is experimenting opera
tions. The ledge Is two feet wide and
averages 800.
Professor ii. G. Hanson, the must
clan of Hawthorne, is guest of Col.
Curtis. Every evening after work
they have a high Jinks. The pro-
fessor plays the violin and the Colonel
sings, and the result is that there are
no coyotes or skunks ia that vicinity.
The Lapanta, the best NINE in the
district, il looking well. j. Warner
has lately taken lease, and his pros
poets of making stake are good.
Other mines here arc looking well.
The lessees of the Gravel mine are in
high spirits, and say they Will come
out all right in the Spring.
Rattlesnake John DIETER known as
High Water O'Brien) owns the Moon
shine: He says the gold is very coarse
and coed ways apart. He is sink
ing and expects pay when he strikes
the water level.
The Mountain King is being worked
by G. Blair and Badger Bill, and the
| prospects are good.
The Pamlico lessess are making a
living, and the lessees Of the Striker
mino have no growl coming.
Cats are plentiful about the Pamlico
boarding house. The other day the
Waterman was amusing himself by
shooting at them. There was great
deal of shooting, but no cats were
killed. Then the watchman got a
beef steak and hung it on the end of
the gun barrel. Presently = cat came
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
Accident to Senator Fair.

Senator Fair, who has been visiting
his Knights Landing ranch, met with
painful accident last night, says the
Woodland Democrat Of Friday. He
was walking near the house, when his
foot caught in something and be fell.
He struck the side of his head against
a broken bottle, and his ear was cut
entirely in two from the head outward.
His head was also badly cut back of
his ear. Dr. Beebe was called, who
found it necessary is take eleven
stitches in the cut before it was prop
erly dressed.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
Jas. Mcpherson Gone.

james Mcpherson, who Tor few
weeks has been suffering from pneu-
monia, died at Candelaria this morn
ing, Jimmy, as he was most familiar
ly known, was an energetic steady
youag man and favorite of the CON-
munlty where he lived. He was nomi-
mated by the las: Democratic Conven-
ton for the office of County Recorder
and Auditor atlesting his popularity
with the party with which he affiliated
He will be buried in Candelaria to-
morrow.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
BLACK METAL.
Death of Capt. Van Nance.

Capt. W. J. Van Nance, OF Carlin,
died Thursday morning AT the age OF
IS. Deceased was native Of Troy,
N. I. lie followed The set for num-
Der of years and finally gave up that
occupation to settle at Wells. After
wards he renewed 10 California where
he resided number of years and then
returned to Hawthorne, this State,
from which place he removed to
CarIin about year ago Frank and
John Van Nance, employees on the
Humboldt division of the Central
Pacific, are his sons.
AT 2 O'Clock Friday the remains
were inferred temporarily at Carlin
until such time as they can be trans
Ported to the East = Elko Free Press
Feb. Z
Captain and Mrs. Van Nance have
many warm friends in Hawthorne, and
the heartfelt sympathy of our little
town is rendered the widow In her
affection
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
Tho World Enriched.

The facilities of the present day for
the production of everything that will
conduce to the material welfare and
comfort of mankind are almost unlin1-
tied, and when Syrup of Figs was first
produced the world was enriched with
the only perfect laxative known, as it
is the only remedy which is truly
pleasing and refreshing to the taste
and prompt and effectual to cleanse
the system gently in the Spring-time
or, in fact, at any time, and the better
it is known the more popular it be-
comes.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
Benton Booming.

Mining at and about Benton is be-
ginning to assume a healthy "boem.'
Much rich ore IS being shipped to San
Francisco and to Soda for reduction
On Saturday last J. F. Mlner took
three car loads to San francesca. Ar
rangements are making to work several
new properties by men who mean bust
ness, and the Bentcnians believe they
will soon have the liveliest mining
camp in Mono county, and we hope
their expectations will be fully re-
alized.-[ Cbronicle Union.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
Pig-Headed Critics.

Some of our exchanges accuse us of
manufacturing the Indian scare in
this vicinity The BULLETIN article
was faithful account of a meeting of
respectable citizens held in this town.
Most of our people were afraid of an
outbreak, Notwithstanding the fact
that our neighbors a hundred miles
away secuted the idea.
BY the way, if the old blatherskites
OF the Bridgeport Chronicle and Bodie
Miner would publish even fake &C.
casionally, their newspapers" might
attract more attraction.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
Arrivals at the Nucleus,

Following named persons registered
at the Nucleus during the past week
Vim. Cook, Central mine.
John Logan, Candelaria.
I. r. Kelly, San Francisco.
A. c. Curran, Bodie.
Mrs. w. j. Harris, Dayton.
j. X. Stewart, Reno.
L. Bryson, City.
wv. Odds, San Francisco.
Miss A. M. Dunn, Oregon.
G. G. Hansen, Reno.
J. A. Down ward, City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weslcoatt, Candelaria
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
The Con1stock.

There are iorty-nine different mining
corporations on the Coms,ock, aud
since their incorporation the combined
number have levied assessments 10 the
amount of $77,020,3S5, and have de-
clared dividends to the amout of $780,
558,7S0 leaving balance in favor of
the mines Of s42 1906 over and
above the assessments. Over $780,
100000 Of gold and silver has been
taken out OF the Comstock in the last
30 years.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11

along and grabbed the meat Whaug!
went the gun but no dead cat was
there. Next morning cat appeared
with one ear gone. a can't see how
| missed that cat,' said the Waterman.
Easy enough said another. In
stead of coming straight up to the
guns mouth, the critter, came up side
ways, and the shot just took one ear
offn
BLACK METAL.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
Train and Stage

The regular daily train to the Mound House
leaves Candelaria at 7:20 A NJ. arrives at
Hawthorne at 11:15 A. NJ and leaves law
thorne at II AS A. NJ.
The regular train going south arrives at
Hawthorne at 5:15 p. ", departs foI south
stations at 6 P. NJ. and arrives at Candalaria
10P. NJ.
Hogan's stages leave the Nucleus Hotel at
5 o'clock A. NJ. for Bodie, Aurora and Bridge
port. Stage from those places arrives in
Hawthorne at 8 p. M.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11

L. L. Leldy. brother of our County
Clerk, arrived from Candelarla yester-
day, summoned by the critical condi-
ton of his father, who has bad an
other relapse.
The Southern Development Co. will
soon begin the laying OF pipe from
Cory Canyon to Hawthorne. The pipe
is being iarred, and will be laid when
the weather settles.
The Knights ball on the 10Th prom.
Uses to be grand affair. The hall will
be beautifully decorated and the music
will be frst-cass. The grand march
will commence at $50 o'clock sharp.
The Nucleus is the best kept hotel
in Esmeralda county. The rooms are
large, clean and well furnish d, and
the table is supplied with all the market
affords. Opposite the passenger depot.
School Superintendent Bowler is
proving himself most Jealous officer.
He has been kept busy attending to
the duties of the Office which his pre-
decessors neglected entirely. Mr.
Bowler is the right man in the right
place.
Mike Malone, a county indigen was
arrested and plead guilty to the crime
OF assault committed upon II. NJ Mont
gomery Yesterday. The painful duty
OF $40 or 10 days in the county jail
was imposed, and Mike is now in the
Hotel de Bob.
John Warner came in from Haw-
thorne District this morning. He has
struck ore in the Baltimore mine, the
ledge averaging 10 inches thick. They
are working this mine through the
Esmeralda shaft, and have on the
dump 10 tons of good ore.
Jim Yerington is following in the
wake of the Kimball Comic Opera
Company. At last accounts he was in
Virginia with n season ticket for the
bald-headed mems row. 1t is reported
that he has been offered position in
the orchestra to scrape the base vile.
Last Wednesday Orie Whiting was
married to Miss Emma Snyder, daugh-
ter of Charles Snyder, in Mason Valley.
They had a great time, and the whole
valley was there. A huge bonfire
Illuminated the scene and feast was
provided which even the hungry Ma
son Valleyites could not exhaust.
Many costly presents were received by
the happy couple.
Commissioner Cardwell left for Can
delaria last night to adjust the diff
Guilty between the Holmes Company
aud Chas. Williams. 1t seems that 4
stream Of water runs through ground
owned by Williams and that he has
diverted the same on to the public
road, rendering the same impossible.
Mr.. Cardwell will endeavor to have
the matter settled amlcably.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
Queen victeria,s Salary.

The Queen of England has been up
on the throne about ifty-iour yoarr,
during which time she has received
from that country an average of So
100000 per aanum. At compound In
terest this sum figures out about $780,
600 900.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
What Mine Is 1t Z?

A Washington dispatch says Repre-
sentative Morrow of California has
been offered the attorneyship OF Ne
vada silver mine, and has about con-
cluded to acceptt. We cannot conject.
ure what mine it can be, unless its
the Holly Terror, in Hawthorne Dis
trict, and the boys say that 1t would
take a Philadelphia lawyer to make
that pay up.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
Snug little FORTUNES have been
Co-OWner Notice.

Miners who have done their annual
assessment work on claims should ad-
vertise the fact. 1t is the cheapest and
most effective way OF getting rid Of a
producing partner. Send your
notice to the BULLETIN and we will
publish it and have it placed on the
county records without extra charge.
Don't delay it too long
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
DID

LEIDY in hawthorne, February IL, 1871, G.
b. Leidy, native OF Pennsylvania, aged
&C years
MoPHERSON-In Candelaria, February II,
Jas Mcpherson, native of Missouri,
aged about 81 years.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
THE WEEKS NEWS

A company with Sa,000.0Oo capital
has been formed 10 work nickel mine
In Oregon.
There are 90 Indians at the Stewart
Institute at Carson, 10 boys, II girls
and three adults.
A plank 16 feet wide is on exhihi-
ton at Humboldt, California 1t is
designed for the Worlds Fair at
Chicago.
Sixty years ago the aggregate wealth
of the United States was less than
81 900, 100000, at present il is estimated
at 500 200 700, 900
James l.. Flood tells the San Fran
cisco Examiner that within six months
work will be in fnl blast in the lower
levels from one end of the Coms'ock
to the other.
Hon. p Reddy has been retained in
the prosecution of August Olsen, ac-
cused of the crime of numbering his
brother-in-law John Iyett. The trial
comes off at Merced county.
During the past year there were 1858
miles of railroad built IN Montana
The amount of gold and silver mined
during the same time was %47, 749. 600
~
Reno Journal: The cost of the
campaign against hostile Iuaians in
Dakota foots up abont 81 100000. 1t
is cheaper to maintain military posts
In the Indian country and prevent out.
breaks than te fight Indians.
The Stevenson will contest case was
set by Judge Rising for the esd of the
present month in Carson. He also set
time for hearing objections 10 the al.
lowance granted tho widow of $3.50
per month.
There are twenty-nine applicants fer
the position Of Superintendent vt the
Orphans Home, at Carson. Treasurer
Egan, Surveyor General Jones and
Superintendent Ring comprise the
Board which has the appointment.
DR.. G.. H. Thoma has been appointed
Superintendent of the Insane Asylum
to succeed DR.. Bishop, whose resigna-
tion was accepted to take effect March
LIST. II is reported that l.. J.. Crockett
will be appointed Inspector at the
Asylum vice Mr.. Bechtel.
The second trial Of Lee for the kill
ing Of Kineborts is progressing in
Bridgeport. In the absence of short
hand reporter, Brinton H. Miner aud
Richard Barnard were appointed to
take the testimony in long-hand. Up
to this writing only two jurors have
been securod-Z. B. TInkum aud j.
Dawson.
Inyo Index: The Walker Lake
BULLETIN is anxious to have a military
post established in Hawthorne. If
one is to be established in Nevada,
Hawthorne should be the point. For
this section it would certainly be the
next best thing to having the Govern
ment property at Camp Independence
regarrisoned.
Much adverse criticism, regarding
the action of the Board of County
Commissioners i'll sending away for
their printing, is INDUCED in among
the taxpayers here about and the gep-
eral verdict is thar they should be re-
legated to private life TO delve in the
mines or skin mules for living
-[Times Review.
The Commissioners of Elko county
have decided that they can have the
county printing, done cheaper ia San
Francisco than in Elko, therefore all
work will hereafter go to California.
More Nevada money to help build up
San Francisco. Such men should
be prohibited from holding office in
Nevada Carson Appeal.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
A PollyWog.

Teacher" Johnnie, what is con-
versation between two persons?"
Johnnie-" A dialogue
Teacher" Aud between more than
two persons"
Johnnie" A pollywog,'
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
She Warbied.

A wife at Coying,on, Ky refused to
sing for her husband. He locked her
up in a room, took all her clothes
away, and after feeding her on bread
and water for nineteen days she war
bled like bird.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1891-02-11
A Little Advice,

Patient-I am ever so glad to be up
again, doctor You wouldn't do any.
thing to cause relapse, would your
Doctor Why, Of course not.
Patient-Then don't bring In yeur
bill fer about twelve months.