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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-19
NAVIN SENTENCED.

The trial of Patrick Navin on the
charge of killing Henry Guth at Ma
della Christmas eve was completed
Friday and the jury brought in YER
dict Of manslaughter in0 the first
degree.
Judge Severance sentenced him to
Saltwater for six years and four
months. Attorney General Childs
and County Attorney Allen prosecuted
the case and w. S. Hammond made a
splendid defense. The latter was as
sisted by w. III. Cole, of Lake Crystal.
The court, in passing sentence
gave the prisoner some excellent
advice, which it is hoped he w illfol
low, and by which others might we'll
profit.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-19
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVEN=
TON.

The State Sunday School Associa-
tion convention for Blue Earth cOun-
ty, heldsat Lake Crystal, closed Friday
evening after two days session.
There was a good attendance and the
exercises were of an interesting ma
ture.
1t was decided to put missionary
in the field in the county.
A resolution was adopted providing
for the pushing of the work in the
county, and it was decided to hold in
stitutes in the school districts during
the summer.
The state missionaries went to Am
boy today to hold meeting there to-
morrow.
The following officers for the county
were elected:
President, J. H. Robinson, Lake
Crystal; Secretary and Treasurer. j.
F. Strunk, Lake Crystal; Vice Presi-
dents, Rev. E. r. Mckinley, Lake
Crystal DR.. J. w. Andrews, Mankato:
Frank Hannay, Amboy: Simon Gar
vim, Good Thunder; Mrs. G. G. Spauld-
ing, Mapleton; Mrs. L. d. Mills, Gar
den City; Fred Wilbur, Vernon Cen
ter; Ira B. Reynolds, Eagle Lake.
Executive Committee: Geo. M.
Palmer. Geo. T. Barr, Geo. FL. Brew
ster, Mankato; W.P. Cobb, Lake Cry
stall; Henry Thew, Vernon Center.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-19
Children Cry for
Pitchers CastoYia.
First ms. May.1 2-last May &c.
DER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL.

First ms May.1 2-last May 90.
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth--ss. In Probate Court. Special Term,
May 4th, 1898.
In the matter of the estate of Lucy A,
Baker, deceased.
Whereas, an instrument in writing, purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of said
Lucy A. Baker deceased, late of said county,
has been delivered to this court
And whereas, Anna Carter Of said Blue
Earth county, has filed Herewith q PETITION,
represe nting among other things, that said
Lucy A. Baker died in said county about the
10th day of May, 1892 testate, and that Frank
will and testament has declined to act as such
executor and praying that the saidinStrument
may be admitted to probate and that letters
of administration with the will annexed be to
Andrew Moffat OF said Blue Earth county 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 the City of Man
kato in said county, on Saturday the 3rd
day of June, A. ID. 1898, at 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon, when all concerned may appear and
contest the probate of said instrument,
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 successfully
previous to said day of hearing, in the
printed and published at the City of II ankato
in said county
Dated at the city of Mankato this 4th day
of May, A. d., 1898.
By the Court.
GSeal1 VIM. B. ToRREY.
WILLIAM THOMAS, Judge of Probate.
Attorney for Petitioner.
Mankato, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-19

The plans for the remodeling of
the opera house are in Architect Ger
lach's office and show that the house
will be perfect jem when reopened
next fall, and will fill the want so long
felt in this city. The front of the
building will be entirely changed and
the rotunda will be of ample size,
?. H. Sonnesyn, clerk in W. w. P.
McConnell's store, left Saturday sfor a
trip to Norway, intending to be gone
four or five months. He will take in
the Worlds Fair on his way out and
back.
The trial of Otto Dollar on the
charge of stealing wood from Geo.
Pond, lasted until late Friday.
The jury brought in verdict of mot
guilty" and Dollar was discharged.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-19
Sheep for Sale.

Sheep for Sale.
100 Lester ewes with lamb, for sale.
Enquire of o. Little, Mankato, at
Milwaukee elevator.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-19
THE NORMAL IMPROVEMENT.
Architect GerlaCh'S Plans Are Adopt
ed by the State Normal
Board.

Plans for the enlargement of the
Normal school were submitted to the
State Normal Board by Architects
Gerlach, Thayer and Pass. After a
thorough considera ton of each, it was
finally unanimously decided to adopt
those submitted by Mr.. Gerlach. The
others were considered meritorious
and it took some time to reach de-
cision where all three seemed to be of
nearly equal merit.
Bids for the erection of the addl-
tions to the buildings will be adver-
tised for in few days, and tbs hoped
that work will begin soon after school
is out.
From the cut of the elevation of the
building as it will appear when COM
pleted, it will be seen that two large
wings will be added, one on each side,
and each almost as large as the pres
eDt building. Two new and large en-
frances are provided for,under arched
passages. The two additions are
similar in style but considerably diff
ferent from the style of the present
building, and much more modern.
The building will present noble and
impressive appearance, with It's 'front.'
age of 272 feet. 1t will be structure
of which all will be proud.
Each addition is 50 feet long and 81
feet deep. The present building is III
feet wide and 81 feet deep.
The north wing Of the first floor will
be devoted to the grammar depart
ment and will contain an assembly
room and four class rooms. The south
wing will be used by the primary de-
partment and will consist Of an as
sembly room and four class rooms.
Each Of these assembly rooms will be
3lX41 feet.
The north wing of the second and
third floors will be used as an audi
forum, and will 77X7S feet and two
stories high. There will be seats for
500 to 600 students, and the room will
be so arranged that a gallery can be
put in in the future, which will seat
$50 more. The stage will be on the
north side. In the south wing will be
five recitation rooms. The library
will occupy the present preparatory
room in the center of the present
building.
The entire third floor will be devot-
ed to the science and art departments.
The present assembly hall will be
used for the museum. In the south
wing will be the drawing room, 32X41
and the music room, 31X47, and two
recitation rooms. The present build.
ing will be divided up into recitation
rooms. All the rooms in the building
will be large and airy.
All of the present stairways will be
removed and easy platform stairways
will take their place. There will be
three stairways, each seven feet wide.
and the halls will be widened.
In all, there will be 81 rooms on the
first floor, II on the second, and IL on
the third.
The wings and heating will cost
S42, 900, and the remainder of the ap-
preparation will be reserved for the
fixtures. The present system of hot
air heating, the Ruttan system, will
be enlarged, having generally proved
to be the best plan for heating and
ventilating large school buildings.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-19

Mayor Weaver had a meeting OF
the entire police force Thursday
and requested that they decide among
themselves upon a uniform. He de-
sireS that all of the police, day force,
nightwatchmen and merchant police
wear uniforms. 1t appears to us that
this may be we'll enough for the day
force, but that it will seriously cripple
the usefulness of the night men. Crime
is not committed under the glare of
electric lights, nor are criminals sue
cessfully hunted with brass bands.
The most effective policeman is he,
unknown to be an officer, can conceal
his identity in citizens clothing
Crooks at once spot a uniform and
steer clear of it. The first thing
they do when coming into new field
is to ascertain who the officers are, but
if they are not diStinctivly clothed
the crooks cannot locate them and
either fear each civilian as an officer
or can be detected by an officer dressed
as citizen. The five detectives in
St. Paul are said tOarrest more NAL
factors than the entire police force.
-Amboy Herald: A gentleman
from Blue Earth City, representing a
Chicago nursery company, who adver-
tised for agents offering them salaries
ranging from $75 to 5000 per month
and expenses, was in town Saturday
and put up his traps at the Amboy
House and not being able to pay his
board, his horse and buggy were lock-
ed up, until he could recuperate fnan-
cially together. Too many young
men swallow the bait sent to them by
nursery companies and generally suf-
fer the consequences.
The President has appointed
Michael T. Brady postmaster at Win
nebago City, to succeed John III. WEIGH
whose commission had expired.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-19
Why Suffer 2
When you can be Cured

Thousands are suffering wit
Torpid Liver-the symptoms al
Depression of Spirits, Indigo
ton, Constipation, HeadacLe
DR.. Sanford's Liver 1avigoratC
Is q reliable remedy 10, Liz
Disorders. 1t cures thousan,
every ear; why not Il
Dr. Sanford's Liver Invigorator
Your Druggist will supply you.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-19

Some th0ughtless person caused
much trouble and expense at the
memorial fountain by driving stick
into the end Of the lead connecting
pipe last fall. When it was attempted
to turn on the water day before yes
terday there was no flow, and it was
necessary to take down some Of the
masonry to get at the obstruction.
Some one also cut off and stole as
much Of the lead pipe as was in reach
The Cassidy Packing Co. has fit
ted up it's retail department in fine
shape. Everything on the market
can be found there. T. j. Sherk is
the accommodating manager.
The arguments in the injunction
suit between the city and L. G.. M.
Fletcher were yesterday postponed
until next fall, at date to be set
hereafter,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-19
LIST OF PATENTS.

Granted to Minnesota inventors this
week. Reported by Evert & Apple
man, patent attorneys, $40 E. St., n.
w. Washington, d. c., who will send
circulars and give advice free regard
ing patents:
Napoleon Roy, Duluth, car door;
Moses T Ridout & e M Hutchinson,
clevis; George A Kelley, Minneapolis,
log kicker; Henry A Hamlin, Mime
apolis, trolley wire support; George HI
Coffin, Minneapolis, umbrella attach
ment for cycles; Roselle Clark, Min
neapolis, draft attachment for cars;
Herndon o Parlow. Duluth, vegetable
slicer and crater; Henry w Barker,
Elbow Lake, drug mixer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-19
SCHOOL BOARD r1EETlNG.

The school board held another spec
ial meeting Friday night, and elected
Miss Mabelle Fletcher, lately OF
Maine, to be teacher Of the fifth and
sixth grades of the Union school. She
has taught for several years at Wells.
At her request, Miss Annie G. Jones
was transferred to the fourth grade
in the Union school.
Miss Ella Durkee was transferred
from the second to the third grade in
the Union school.
There are several applications fol-
the remaining positions, and the
board Will probably not make any more
selections before the next regular
meeting
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-19
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment.

A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema,
Itch, Prairie Scratches, Sore Nipples
and Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing.
Hundreds of cases have been cured by
it after all other treatment had failed
% cents per box.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1893-05-19
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following is list of unclaimed
letters remaining in the postoffice at
Mankato, Mimi, for one week ending
May -, 1898.
Anderson, Christina F1tzhugh, Chas NJ
Reretta, Mrs Bertha Mohr, j c
Crandall, Frank Morgan, H A
Daeer, HI G Peterson, Mrs Gurtie c
Davy, Mary L
Davis, Isaac Williams, ID w
Detamore, letters
In calling for the above letters please say lad
vertised" and give date of list. Letters remain
ing unclaimed at the expiration of Is days from
this date will be sent to the Dead Letter Office.
w. W. P. MCCONNELL 2. M.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16

that gift more extensively than the
French.
An example of the Frenchman's
rare tact in manners Of this SOFT is
shown ID that sweet little story Of a
man who had yeutured to compliment
white-haired old woman of her
beauty.
"Ah' said she, 81 fear you fatter
me. You call me pretty? Why !
am an old woman, my hair is white,
and, see, here is wrinkle.
"A wrinkle?" he replied. Never
madame; that is not a wrinkle. Il
is but smile that has drifted fion
its moorings. "-Harpcr's Young
People.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16

September reports from the agri-
cultural department show decline
in the condition of corn and wheat
The comparison shows that the corn
crop will fall below six Of ten crops
in the past ten years and the wheat
crop the lowest since 1885.
II you have a sick or nervous head
ache, take Ayes's Cathartic Pills.
They will clense the stomach, restore
healthy action to the digestive organs,
remove effete matter (the presence Of
which depresses the nerves and BRAIN,
and thus give speedy relief
Editor William Il. Wheeler, of the
Idaho Register, came down TO the
capital Monday. The glow of health
on his cheek and the measurement OF
his waist band indicate that he still
averages three square meals day,
Notwithstanding the cry Of "hard
times" BY other journalists Of the
state.
Mrs. Christensen, wife of Neils
Christensen, of the West side, died
Friday evening, September 8th. Mrs,
Christensen was nearly CD years Of
age and had been afflicted for years
and years, and death brought TO heI
an end OF suffering and pain. Hei
funeral was conducted from the Bap
list church, Blackfoot, Saturday af
ternoon aud the remains were laid L
rest in the Odd Fellows cemetery. A
host OF friends sympathize with tbs
aged husband and children IN thel
bereavement.
Chicago's TWO big fires are credited
TO COW, woman and bang. TIL
COW kicked over a lamp and starte'
the first big Ire. A woman knocke,
over lamp with her bang curriers' an,
started the second. Ii looks as j
woman was al the start OF both 0
them.
Sufferers from dyspepsia have onl.
y
themselves TO blame il they fail /
test the wonderful curative qualitie
Of Ayers sarsaparilIa Ia purifyin
the blood, this medicine strengthen
every organ Of the body, and eve
the most abused stomach is soon n
stored to healthy action.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
Fires at PocatellO.

Billy Woodin's large livery stable
building at Pocatello with vehicles,
harness, etc. was burned Sunday morn
ing at an early hour, Il is not known
how the FIRE originated The loss
above the insurance will be from 5000
10 $500.
W. u. Johusons residence was
burned Monday evening The family
escaped in their night clothing Moth.
ing was saved from the flames Loss
not known
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
Wen Take One.

4 Bombay man has constructed a
bedstead priced al 10000 rupees and
append the description FOR the hene.
1T OF my Birmingham readers: ut has
at its four corners four full.sized
gaudily dressed Grccian damsels,
those at the head holding banjos,
while those at the right and left foo,
hold fans. Beneath the cot Is mu.
steal box, which extends the whole
length OF the cot, and is capable OF
playing twelve charming airs. The
music begins the moment the least
pressure is brought to bear from the
top, which Is created by one sleeping
or sitting, and ceases the moment The
individual rises. While the music il
in progress the banj3ists lead aut
manipulate the strings with theiI
fingers and move their heads, whilC
the two Grecian damsels at the bot
tom fan the sleeper to sleep. Their
Is button at the foot OF the cot
which, after a little pressure, bring
about a cessation OF music, il such b.
the desire OF the occupant The Iron
mnnunr
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16

For a mosquito bite or for any sting
Of insect or small eruption there is
nothing better than the old fashioned
remedy Of our mothers, soda mixed
With vinegar until it foams we'll This
panecea has the further merit of be-
ing almost always at hand for instant
application.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
THE LARGEST Gun IN THE
WORLD

is on exhibition at the Great World :
Fair. You ought to see it. This is
the month Of months to visit the fair
pleasant days, cool nights, delightful
travelling weather.
Maximum comfort enroute TO CHIC.
ago on the Vestibuled Limited trans
Of the Chicago, Union Pacific & North.
western Line See your nearest Union
Pacific Agent for rates or other infor'
nation.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
Lazy Joe on Fault. finding and Growing,


"Hellol We are gong to have a
storm AMI cold weather." said The
News devil to the printer at the case
next to him, Tuesday morning.
"What are your signs now?" asked
the printer.
@see. Lazy Joe is coming up the
railroad track, clad in his straw hat
and linen duster."
"Well, what has that got TO do with
storms and cold weather."
aBarnsful. In warm weather Joe
wears a winter suit and felt hat In
storms he puts on his straw hat and
linen buster. That's better sign
than the cry Of kildees or squealing OF
pigs
"Well, that's new one on me,
said the printer. an keep an eye
on the signs.
"Hello, pappoose, how's she com.
] ing?" SAID Joe to the devil as he
peeped in at the office door.
lin all right, said the devil, ''but
I you are all wrong"
What's ze matter now, what you
ketch 'm?n asked Joe.
"Oh, you make me tired" said the
devil. "You no sayvy rhyme, you no
sayvy the causes Of the great financial
panic, and now you come up with
your straw hat and linen buster fore
telling a storm and cold weather, and
nobody is ready for them. Go on
aud talk to Beane's Chinaman about
cold muc-a,muc."
"You no good today" said Joe
"you heap growL You talk'm bad
You savvy buzzard2"
Yes, / savvy buzzard. What about
buzzard?" asked the devil.
"Buzzard he fiy way up. Maybe 81
high up to clouds. He seem heaI
fat steers, heap fat horses, heap ia
sheep. He all right. He do nothing
Maybe so one steer he die. Maybe $,
one horse lie die. maybe one sheep HI
die Buzzard he hy down on him
He heap like'm. He no like'm bi!
fat steer, he like'm dead stinkm steer
Good'm by, said Joe and he passeC
on up the street to interview Beane'
Chinaman on the remnants Of break
fast
"Well well! that's good one OF
me, said the devil, "that's lesson
ought never to forget 1t teaches w
never see tile good things in fellov
mortal-wc never speak good of hin
: but let him have one little fault am
, we swoop down on him like Joe's buz
, zard on the dead steer Well, well
Joe may not be poet but he is non
the less a philosopher And for tn
next hour the devil was buried i
thought and silence
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16

Violin, guitar and banjo strings and
fittings at Fernish Drug Store.
Old papers, so cents per hundred,
at The NEWS Office.
Machine castor oil. Best In market.
Cheap at Fernish Drug Store.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
AFTER The FAIR

is over you can stay AT home, Go to
Chicago now and see the most com.
plete and magnificent exhibition that
has ever been held, The Nestibuletl
Limited trains of the Chicago, Union
Pacific & Northwestern Line will take
you there with the least trouble and
changes,
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
BuciIin's Arnicd SdIre.

The nest Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required 1t Is guaranteed
TO give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded, Price % cents per box.
For sale by Behle & Son.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
NOTICE.
Idaho Falls.

Notice is hereby given that a meet
ing Of the stockholders Of the East
Branch Blackfoot Irrigation company
will be held at Blackfoot, Saturday,
September 9th 1898, at 2 o'clock p.
m
Robert Mackie.
Blackfoot, Idaho, Sept. lst, 1898.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
Sheep For sale.

Ten or twelve hundred Wethcrs
about two thousand Ewes, twenty or
thirty Bucks, highly graded Delane
Merinos. Any or all 10 suit pur-
rhasers. 0RR BRoTuERs.
Blackfoot, Idaho.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
LODGES

GOLDEN RULE No. a. I. O. O. +. Meets
every Thursday evening at O'Clock
ia Hopkins Hail. Visiting brothers cor
daily invited.
MARCUS MEsTER. n. G..
john DREW, Secretary.
GOLDEN RULE No. ,. I. o. G. T. Regular
Meeting every Saturday evening at
O'Clock Members and visiting members
fraternally invited 10 attend.
BEN HoLBRooK, c. I.
RAY SMITH, Secretary.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
Notice for Publication.
LAND OFFICE At RLACkFOoT, IDAHO,
August lqth, iSr,

Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support OF his clgiu,
and that said pruof will be made before Reg
lister ami Receiver at BlackfOoi, Idaho. on 0c-
tober 9Th, ISIS. viz John Il. Jones ON III Is. No.
StS5 for the VIZ NH va SEia, Sec. ~, Twp.
o. South. Range ~. East.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land. viz, Joseph W. Hatch, Edward
Phillips, Daniel Is Jones' John " Jones, all OF
American Fails, Oneida county, Idaho.
LoAN q. nRuwN.
Register.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
Eye Glasses and SDectacles.

Do you want eye glasses or specta-
cles, something that win fit the eve
correctly? Then call and see these
at II. A. Mondscheins in Curtis hard
ware store. They are going at bar
gain
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
A Great Liver Medicine.

DR.. Gums Improved Liver Pills
are a sure cure for a sick headache,
bilious complaints, dyspepsia, indi-
gestion, costiyeness, torpid liver, etc.
These pills secure perfect digestion,
correct the liver, enrich the blood
and make the skin clear. They also
produce a good appetite, and invig,
crate and strengthen the entire sys
TEN by THEN tonic action. Sold al
% cents box by Behle & Son.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
Notice for Publication.
LANn 0frICE At BLtCGFnoT, lnAHo,
August 4lth. lSili.

Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice II his intention
70 make Anal proof IN support Of his claim.
and THAT said ntupf viii be made before Reggie
ter and Receiver al BlaCkiOpt. Idaho. on Ncte.
bes nth. lSga. viz William A Duncan on u. Z
No. 3ln. tor rho MIA See. Il. Twp. south
Range 80 Ei:St u. NJ.
he names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon nnd cultivation
ns said hand, eig
James Il. wond 81. W PARSONS John s,
Watson. James G. DunCan. ail IF hlackiuot
ions 6 ileuwN.
Register.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-09-16
A Delicate Compliment.

To be able TO compliment without
seeming to hatter is lare gift, and
probably no men are endowed with