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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
MAHLGAHN BOUND OVER.
Was Brought Over From Mapleton
Thursday.

The preliminary examination of
Phil Mahlgahn, charged by his STEP
father, August Ramspott, of dispos-
ing of mortgaged property, was heard
at Mapleton Thursday.
Attorney Young appeared for the
defense and William N. Plymat for
the prosecution.
The defense claimed that the mort
gage, held by the Citizens National
bank, of this city, had been satisfied,
but it seems that the accused could
not clearly establish the fact. and he
was bound over to the grand jury and
is now in Jail.
1t is stated that the trouble grows
out of domestic infeliciJy, and that
Ramspott has caused the arrest in a
spirit of retaliation. Habeas corpus
proceedings will be commenced today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
WOMAN'S WOE.
Related i'm an Action for Divorce,
Filed by r1rs. Pres
ley.
She Claims Her Husband Has Been
Implicated in Crimes and Treated
Her Cruelty.
From Sundays st. Paul Globe {:

From Sundays st. Paul Globe
Nora Presley yesterday began an
action for divorce from her husband,
William Presley, to whom she was
married inst. Paul in 1892, plaintiff
then being seventeen years of age and
defendant twenty. The plaintiff al
leges that the defendant, who now
lives at Mankato, was implicated in
the grand larceny in December, 1898.
She claims the property stolen was
taken to the home of Presley, but she
ignorant as to how it had been &C.
Quired, and that her husband tried to
implicate her in the crime, and when
she demonstrated he threatened to
kill her. She charges that Presley
again told her he was about to COM
NIT another larceny in September
last, and when she demonstrated with
him he threatened to kill her with a
razor. She further charges that he is
a man of other immoral habits and
practices: that plaintiff was a delicate
woman when she married him, and
that he has forced her to submit to
excuses that have made her life
miserable. She asks for decree of
absolute divorce and that she be al
lowed to resume her maiden name,
Nora Longway.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
A GOODLY HOUSE.

Mr.. Fred Gerlach, of Mcpherson,
was in the city Monday. He is prepar-
ing to erect a handsome residence on
his farm this spring, and bee COM
posed of neighbors came in today to
carry out stone, and all that will be
needed has now been transported.
The house will be a frame one, and
will be large and comfortable.
Large quantities of stone are going
out on all the roads, to go into new
houses.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
THAT NEW BANK.
A Director Says That 1t Will Be
Started.

''The particulars OF that new Ger
man-American Savings bank given in
the FREE PRESS few days ago." said
a director of the institution this morn
ing, "were all right and the bank will
be started, reports to the contrary
notwithstanding. John III. Ray is now
negotiating for US for "a bank vault,
and further information can be OBJ
tanned in due time.
sit would be folly to 60 into the
banking business at the present time,
for the glut of gold in the bank vaults
of the country is sufficiently large
without being increased. In the spring
there will be liberal demand for
money!
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
NEED A SYSTEn.
How the School Board Will Curtail
Expenses.

''There has been some inquiry"
said L. G.. NJ. Fletcher this afternoon,
sin regard to the stand taken by the
board Of education in the matter of
expenditures for the public schools.
"The fact is, bills are frequently
presented at our monthly meetings
without an 0. K, or any other mark
by which we can distinguish whether
or not the expenditure was author
lied. A lack of system in this matter
has prevailed until nearly every
attache of the schools feels called
upon to order goods whenever the
fancy strikes them, and we do not
know for certainty whether the
bills are correct or not. To allow one
Of the faculty to purchase at will
opens the way for others who find
that certain SchoOlbOOk or piece of
apparatus is in use by the principal
while they are doing without it, and
so the accounts swell. We have wasted
an hour .or two at various sessions of
the board trying to ascertain the
authority of purchases. None of the
members knew anything about them.
and the superintendent in turn was
innocent of any part in the affair.
'We have no more right to squan-
der the peoples money than we have
to spend hat of an individual, and L
propose "a ffer resolution at the
next sessiOnOf the board that hence
forth every purchase must be author
lied by member of the purchasing
committee and an order given, which
must accompany the bill to give it
consideration. This is the only
method by which we can Tx the re-
sponsibility.'
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
STOCK COMPANY FORMED.
Wells hay Get a $4,000 FIGURING
Mill

WELLS, Mimi, Feb ia meeting
was held here yesterday for the pur-
pose of organizing stock company to
erect Touring mill costing $4,000.
1t is understood that enough of the
stock has already been subscribed to
guarantee the building of the mill.
A. l.. Taylor has just started his
new $40, 600 elevator. 1t is one of the
finest on the railroad.
''Steve" Turner, the Park hotel
man, whom all the travelling men
like, celebrated his 10th birthday
yesterday. His many friends along
the line wish that he ''may live a
thousand years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
j. K. MEAD VERY ILL.

Mr.. J. K. Mead, father of Judge
Mead, is lying critically i'll at his
home, 1O4 Glenwood avenue. He is
suffering from organic disease of the
heart, and his recovery is extremely
doubtful. In fact, it is not thought
that he can survive more than three
or four days.
Mr.. Mead is one of the Oldest resi-
dents of the city, and has hosts of
friends, who will sincerely regret to
hear of his condition.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
JAGO WANTS DArlAGES.
Says Mullen Has Injured Him $4,000
Worth.

Henry Jago, the Madison Lake
painter who was in Jail last week on
the charge of forgery, has begun an
action for damages against James
Mullen, who caused his arrest. In
his petition on file in the district
court Jago AYERS that he expended
S75 for securing his release from Jail,
and that his feelings have been injur-
ed through his arrest, imprisonment,
humiliation and mental agony to the
amount of $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
ON THE ROAD.

Mr.. c. H. Piper, of Garden City,
has leased his farm to Philip Nelson
for term of three years. He has ac-
copied a position with the Cedar
Rapids, Iowa, Oil and Grain Co., and
has gone on the road. Mr.. Piper has
''farmed it" in this county for 10,
these many years, and the traveller
will be lost in Garden City when he
cannot meet Can, and have jolly
handShake.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
The Meeting in Full.

@. II. Higgs was elected temporary
chairman, and on calling the meeting
to order Alderman Fowler asked if
there was any one present who could
show a reason why the Light COM
pany's proposition should not be &C
cepted.
Mr.. Higgs said that perhaps the
Light company might have some
thing new to say. Mr.. Hubbard re-
marked that there was nothing new.
The city had asked for 1900 candle
power light and the company had
made rate. If the council wanted
some other grade he was prepared to
negotiate for it. He stated that if the
city thought 1000 candle power
light would be best a contract could
be made on that basis also. 1t takes
no more labor or machinery to make
the latter than the former light.
Alderman Bashaw told how cheap
Council Bluffs was getting 1000
candle power lights, and Mr.. Hub
bard stated that if Mankato desired a
light of that strength they could be
furnished at S95 each per annum, but
there must be sufficient number to
make an equivalent of hundred
l, 200 candle power lights. He stated
that were he in the councils position
he should wire Front, Second and
Third streets with 1000 candle power
lights. There is a reduction in the
new price over the old, notwithstand-
ing the rumOrs that it is not and he
cited an instance in the operation of
the mill. Coal was talked of, and Mr..
Hubbard said it isn't the distance
that makes freight rates-it's the
condition, and Mankato occupies that
position now. The rates are against
US because we are not strong enough
as yet to get justice. The board of
trade in Milwaukee has just such a
case on it's hands in trying to get a
rate for this western country. When
we talk about getting lower figures
the railroad people say Jim Hill will
not allow it.
Mr.. Hubbard stated that New York
City is now paying $3.50 per year for
1000 candle power lights and Alder
man Higgs remarked that the wires
in that city run underground and
there are other restrictions which
tend to increase the cost.
Mr.. Meagher said Sioux City is pay
ing $95 for 1000 candle power lights,
and their rates on coal are $3.50.
Mr.. Fowler moved that the propo-
sition of the Light company be ac-
cepted at S75 per year for 1920 candle
power lights, the resolution not to be
binding on either party.
Mr.. Pitcher said that he had taken
the trouble to get the opinion of diff
ferent people during the past week.
Many think S65 per annum is suf-
ficient for 1900 candle power light,
and advise a contract with the COM
pany at S75 or less.
Mr.. Hubbard asked why people
talked that way, and if it was not be-
cause somebody else had thought so.
He said he had rather close the con-
tract at $95 for 1000 candle lights
than the 1000 at $50, if the council
preferred.
1t has been suggested that 80
candle lights be placed in the out
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
1T WILL. END.
The Thurston Matter In Fair Way
of Settlement.

The Thurston matter which has
been dragging through the probate
court for some time, in fair way
of settlement.
The attorneys for both sides ap-
peared before Judge Mead this morn
ing and stipulated settlement, and
it now looks as though the aggravat-
ing matter is at last to an end.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
WILL NOT PAY.
Treasury Lloyd is Acting by the Adj
vice of the County Attorney.

County Treasurer Lloyd stated this
afternoon to FREE PRESS reporter
that he will not pay the claim of Carl
t. Harbo against the county, as re-
CURED by mandamus of the district
court. He says that he is acting in
compliance with the advise of the
county attorney. He says that he
knows nothing about the matter, not
having been served with copy of the
mandamus.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
AT THE COURT HOUSE.
rlercantile Receivership Taken Under
Amusement.

Judge Severance, after hearing evil
dence in the matter of the applica-
tion for a receiver for the MankatC
Mercantile company, reserved his de-
cision until Monday The court is to-
day hearing the case of Theissen VS..
ThiesSen on an account.
w. E. Cornish, of Vernon, received
SIS for a male wolf head.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22

The undersigned will sell at pub
lie auction at Rapidan station, March
Z, 1895, all the horses. cattle, pigs and
farm machinery belonging to the sta
tion farm. w. II. WEBSTER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
WILL WHOLESALE.
New Barber's Jobbing House To Be
Started.

Started.
Henry Vogelpohl, The Saulpaugh
barber, stated this morning that he
had leased the BIissenbach building
on North Front street from April lst,
and on that date will put in a large
stock of everything BARRIERS need in
their business, including chairs, mir
rors, etc.
A travelling representative will be
put on the road in the spring and the
jobbing business will be got under
way as fast as possible. The shop at
The Saulpaugh will be continued.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22

The Patterson-Payne block has
opened, Restauranteur SorenSen being
the first occupant. !.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22
APPROVED.
Plans For the Government Building
o. KID by the Treasury Department
and Immediate Action Probable.

WASHING TON, D. c., Feb. 16.-L. P.
Hunt, MankatO: The plans for the
improvement of the public building
at Mankato are approved by the
treasury department, and final action
may be expected early next week.
j. T. MCCLEARY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-22

j. G.. Roller will sell the best cut
tiers and bOb-sleighs at cost for the
next fifteen DAYS.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-22

\ good river bottom farm Of 333i !,
acres Tor > or years, 30 in cult
vation, ~ Of new ground. balance clear
ofsstu'nps and roots. $751; acres in woods
anu pastures. This farm is well fenced.
mas dwelling houses. orchards, good
Darn and stable, an everlasting spring Of
waller VIII rent all in one body, or
VIII divide II for two parties. House is
situated on hill and is a dry and
healthy place, near church and schools.
Inlie to +. o. Terms 500 per acre il
parties take all. Will take good note.
want until crop is made. Farm LAYS in
8 miles OF Haysville; also have 10 hun
dred bushels of corn for sale on said
farm: For further particulars apply to
". r. RopIMEi, Petersburg, Ind. Real
Estate and Loan Agt. Jan. lstf
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-22
Farm For Sale i'm Madison
Township.

One Of the best farms in Madison
township can be bought on easy terms.
81 acres, with house Of six rooms. barn
36xI5 feet. plenty Of stock water, ground
prodnced % bushels wheat per acre, and
other crops in proportion. nice orchard.
Four miles from Jasper, ~ from Ire
land, from Duff: go acres cleared.
Will be divided into two or three parts.
il desired. and sold for one-thiri cash !;
balance on easy time. interest on secured
notes for deferred payments payable an
nnallv. 81 per acre. very desirable
place. Apply to {. DoANE. Jasper
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-22
II. IL. Excursions.

Washington, ID. c.. Feb. 1922, ma
tional society daughters of American
revolution.
Washington, ID. c., Feb. ID, Mar. 2
1895, national council Of women.
Logansport, Ind, Feb. 26-27, 1885,
grand lodge. Knights OF Honor Of Ind.
Indiana G.. a. r. and women's relief
corps auxiliary, Muncie. Ind, March
25-2S, 1885
For the above occasion the l.. T.. 4 st.
l.. X. X. will sell excursion tickets Mar.
25-26-27, inclusive, at rate Of one fare
for the round trip to Muncie, Ind, and
return. Tickets good going on date OF
sale only; COOL returning not later than
March ~, 1895.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-22

~Congress on Thursday Of last
week voted against Cleveland's pro-
posal to place this country on an
exclusive gold basis, and issue 3
per cent. gold bonds instead Of the
4 per cent. he has bargained with
the British Rothchilds for.
The COURIER is glad to note that
Congressman Bretz voted with the
majority Of the Democrats against
the gold-bug idea.
Now if Congress would pass law
TO issue grecnbacks enough to keep
in circulation certain given
amount per capita Of population,
making them a full legal tender for
all purposes, and redeemable only
in greenbacks, the people would
rise up and call it blessed.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-22

~Numbers Of petitions, with
signatures aggregating over 200, OOO
persons, have been presented to the
Legislature asking for the enact
ment into law Of the Nicholson
BILL" amending the liquor laws OF
the State. The Republican legis-
lators intended to kill the bill by
letting it die in committee at the
start, but too many people have
aske | for its enactment TO afford TO
treat them with such contempt, and
now the leaders, who pledged the
liquor league during the last cam
paign that if the liquor element
would vote the Republican ticket
the legislature would ignore all tenn
perance legislation, and by that
pledge secured their big majority,
are "between the devil aid the deep
blue sea. 1t is said "A number Of
them have taken to hard drinking
on account Of it, and that Hardy
and Willoughby are ''in the soup. +"
Sad
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-22
~The Indiana House has passed

~The Indiana House has passed
two resolutions for amendments to
the State Constitution, one requir-
ing foreign born citizens to live in
the State five years before becoming
eligible to vote, passed by a vote OF
81 yeas to IL nays, the latter being
cast by Democrats. The other
amendment proposes to admit OF
voting by machines, so that all
possibility Of fraud may be obvi.
ated, and the result announced by
the machine as soon as the polls
close.
A bill to tax greenbacks has
passed both branches.
On Monday Representative Van
Arsdel offered a resolution of sensa.
tional interest. 1t provides for a
committee to investigate the facts
relating to the passage and adoption
Of the fee and salary bill enacted by
the last Legislature, in the transcrib-
ing Of which an error was made
which has caused the bill to be de-
clared in significant part uncon-
stitutional. The error was due to
the purloining of q sheet from the
engrossed till and substitution Of
another.
Attorney General Ketcham Sat-
urday secured evidence which will
lead to the detection Of the perpe-
traitor and a sensation is looked for
soon. The committee has power
to send for persons and papers. II
the change Of sheets is shown TO
have been done after the passage Il
Is believed the supreme court will
annul its decision declaring this
section invalid.
The house passed a bill for tho
teaching Of effects Of narcotics on
the human system.
In the House Representative Hol.
loway, Of Evansville, wanted to IL
cense wine rooms, and was opposed
BY the almost unanimous vote OF
the House. During the debate
Representative Jackson, Of Delphi,
said there was barrel house, with
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-22
Commissioners Sale Of Real
Estate.

Commissioners Sale Of Real
Estate.
serbia II. LEDGERwooD,
|JAcoB r. BIxLER, ct al. No. l7x9.
| vs.. In partlfian
LrzESA G. BIxLER. 1t al
I Notice is hereby given, that by virtue
of an order and decree Of the Dubois
Circuit Court. made ut the January term.
1895. thereof, the undersigned commis-
sioner appointed by said court 10 make
sale Of real estate in the above entitled
cause, will sell at private sale. the fol-
lowing described real estate. situate in
Dubois county, Indiana, to-wit: Part Of
the northeast quarter Of section No,
thirty, t30), township No. one On south.
range No. five (5) west, more particu-
larry described as follows: ComInen-
cling mt a stake fifty (jO) rods south Of
the northeast corner Of said section 30.
thence west onc hundred and sixty llGOl
rods Ia the quarter section line. thence
south fifty 1907 rods, thence east on.
hundred and sixty (l6O) rsls to the seq
Ition line, thence north fifty (5O) rods 10
the place OF beginning, containing SO
acres more or less, and part Of the north
west quarter III said section thirty, in
said township and range, more particu-
larry described rs follows, to-wit: Com
Wencing at point fifty (5O) rods south
OF the northeast corner Of said north
west quarter Of said section thirty.
thence west eighty (s0) rods, thence
south seventy (70D rods, thence east
eighty (S0) rods to the quarter section |
line, thence north seventy (7O) rods TO !
the place Of beginning, containing IS !
acres more or less, and containing in
both tracts 81 acres, more or less
Applications Of purchasers will I've re-
ceived by the undersigned, Samuel II.
Dillin, commissioner, at his residence i'm
the town Of Ireland, in said county, and
by Traylor 4 Hunter, his attorneys, nj
Jasper, Indiana, until the I'd day OF
March, 1875, Mt 4 o'clock, y. m.
TERMS OF SALE One-third cash, the
residue In two equal payments at one
and two years, the purchaser giving
notes for deferred payments. bearing six
per cent. interest from date, waving
benefit Of valuation laws, and securcsl
by good freehold suretics.
SAMUEL II. DILLIN, Com.
TRAyLoR 4 HUNTER, Attys.
Feb. l, sat
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-22
LICENSE NOTICE.

NJ 'VHsis hereby given to the citizens Of ia sney
~ "nd ha'nbridge township. Dubois county. ind
thar The undersigned male citizen Of th~ I,ni,at
states. ~ill apply 10 the County Commissioner q
ipah"is equity - their next regular session r.
Nsrch. iSs' Tor license 10 retail Intoxicating
liquor. beer aud vine aud permit m. San. -. ~
Drank on the premises under the provision. ~ IN,
LAWS ~ indiana governing such licenses
The precise location where such liquors are In h.
sd 10 upon lot No ~ a. shown on the orr sinal nj,
81 the town 81 Jasper. Banbridge township. Dusoi,
COUNTY 'ma'ams August KAEGiv
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-22

OIlCt l. hereby given 10 the citizen. q, Dnh,i.
~ NM'"n township. Dubois county Ina
ths' he undersigned male citizen 81 the uni,.,
ss'~- VIII Apply =" ihv County commission,rs ~,
!."h"'- co.nty at their next regular session 4,
Mafch. '~s5. Tor . hc~ns. to retail ipt.x ca,ins
LIQUOR bee sni wine. AMI permit the same 10 i.
as"s ~ we premises nm Ter the provisions of the
Lac ~ Indians 20, erning such licenses Wv
me precise location where said liquors are 10 h.
s"Id T. stus'ed on rart Of the souh Fast on.r,.,
~ the N"f'h East quarter ~ section No. II ,ovr
= south. range West. adjoining the town OF IN
bots Marion ts~pship. In Dubois countv ind,.n.
February. IS. 1sS6-3ts John inrTrs
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-22
LICENSE NOTICE.

NOTICE u hereby given TO the citissus q. scho.I,
An willie. and jefferson township. Duhos. ro"",.
Ind that the nndersigned . male citizen on ~.
Unit state vii apply 10 the County Cor ~ s,on
er o. Dubois county at their next regular sessiou
W nsrch lsS1. Tor license 10 fetal ,c,av,
eating iiqn.rs. beer and vine and permit the am.
70 ne frank on the premises. under the pyoyi,lons
o. We Laws Of indiana governing such licenses
sold - on lot No s. a. shown on tks nls, - ~
county. Indiana IuaepE ps~g
esb. IS o6-aws "sSs'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-22

NaIiI fOFH
II the Lord could trust us with
money we would all have more Of it..
A lazy man loses heart every time
he looks al the clock.
II we know how to aim, the big
ger the giant the better the mark.
One reason why Christ ate with
publicans and sinners was that they
made him welcome.
The blind would never find out
that they were blind if somebody
with eyes didn't tell them so.
Controversy in religious matters
pays no spiritual dividends.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-22

the judiciary committee to which il
Was referred recommends that it be
indefinitely postponed. He sees in
il M effort to serve the people and
let the railroads take care OF them
selves. This is out Of line with
republican policy, hence his oppo-
sition. We have hopes, however,
that the senate will refuse to be led
by this artful politician and pass the
the bill.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1895-02-22

Mathew Renner. who has been
sick for nearly two years, died at
his residence in Blemker's addition
Monday morning at $50 o'clock,
aged q years, 4 months and s days.
He was born Oct. Sd. 1867, and
was son Of Joseph and Elizabeth
Renner. His father died about 2l
years ago.
On May 10th, 1893, he was mar
ried to Miss Anna Rottet. Of Jasper,
who was dutiful and loving wife
to him.-Huntingburg News.