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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-23
Fight With Bank-Robbers.

DULUTH. MINI, June 22-Aecording
to message just received by Deputy
Sheriff Shepard there has been fight be-
tween posse of officers and the RAINY
Lake bank-robbers. The message came
from Tower. Numerous shots were ex-
changed: but the robbers disappeared in
the woods, and 1t is not known that any
one was hurt on either side.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-23

Garcia Feodore of saxe-Meining, niece OF
Emperor William, born May %, 1885, will
take place on July 20 at the schloss in
Liebenberg. The Prince of Wales, KIM
press Frederick and large number of
other royal personages will be present at
the ceremonies.
Prince Frederick of Schoenburg-Wal
denburg has become a convert from the
Lutheran to the Roman Catholic faith.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-23
HONOR 4 MARrFRED PATRIOT.
Memory of Chaplain CafdscelIs Deeds
Kept Greer OX Near Jerseuftea.

CALDWELL, N. j., June 22.-There
was an old-fashioned picnic here to-day in
honor of the Revolutionary Army chap
lain after whom the town is named. AS
President Cleveland first saw the light of
day in this little borough he was invited
to participate in the celebration.
The event for which Chaplain Caldwell
became distinguished took place during a
battle of the Revolutionary War, which
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-23
Indictment of a Bank President.

JACKSONVILLE, FLA, June Pc. W.
Agnew, president of the First National
Bank OF Ocala, was to-day indicted by the
United States Grand Jury on charges of
embezzlemenG, abstraction and misappro-
priation OF the funds of the bank. Agnew
is under bonds for appearance for trial and
will be arraigned next Tuesday in the
United States court here.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-23
MRS. TANDERBILr RETURNS.
NetU Fork's Four Hundred viii No1c Be
Inuofped in a Society War.

Veto AOFhS EONr hhn0Ted Wftt NO1C BE
Iarofped in Society War.
NEW YORK. N. Y, June 22.-Mrs. Alva
Vanderbilt, the divorced wife of William
K. Vanderbilt, is expected in New York
from Europe to-day. She will go directly
to Newport, where her house has been
ready to receive her for some weeks.
1t is said Mrs. Vanderbilt will join in the
seasons festivities, and will give large
ball to Miss Consue1o Vanderbilt, her
daughter. Newport cottagers are already
discussing the possible outcome of her re-
appearance in society. 1t is said she is de-
termined to offset vigorously any attem pit
to make her feel she has grievously in
Jured the Vanderbilts by her divorce.
The outcome of the affair will presum.
ably be society war in which no quarter
will be asked or given.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-23
His Body Found Near Ph@ntr.

PHOENIX, ARIz., June 22-The corpse
OF b. Muller, who has been missing for
several days, was found this morning in
the brush near the city. He had com
mitted suicide by shooting himself through
the head
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1895-06-23
DO TOU RIDE A BIKg9

The popular pastime OF the present is 10 ride a
Bicycle, and no more health giving exerc Sc car be
found. 1t is adapted for old Young, and of late
tie ladies have taken kindly 10 il, and whether
they wear skirts boomers it is necessary for
them 10 wear leggins. And recognizing that fact
we have put in fine stock of Long and Knee Leg
gins. and, as usual, we will sell them lower than
our competitors The long leggin that comes up
over the knee viii sell for 81 So and the leggn
that reaches TO the knee for 81 LOO which is so
cents per pair cheaper than they be bought for
elsewhere. Remember, it viii pay you 10 trade
with us, can you money on every article
OF footwear you require.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
BOBBY BURNS.
His Anniversary Celebrated by Ma
p'etOn Scots.

MAPLEToN, Mimi, Jan. 30. 1885,
The Burns festival concentrating
Robert Burns birthday was duly cele-
brated here as it has been for the past
several years. Fully 300 Scotch peo-
pie and invited guests assembled in
the hall. First came a dinner which
was good, including the celebrated
'Haggis," pronounced the very best
for many years.
The program was long, reaching the
midnight hour. 1t was very interest
ing so that the passing time was not
noticed First came the address of
welcome by Mayor Will Hanna, fol-
lowed by the address of the occasion
by Rev. Wilkinson, of Minneapolis,
which was one of the best ever de-
livered on like occasion.
The duet by Misses Ellis, daughters
of William Ellis, of Sterling, was fine.
The duet by the young daughters of
David Hanna, of Nebraska, de-
serves mention. The recitations by
Charley and Marietta Spaulding were
highly spoken of. The song by Charley
Ellis merited the encore which he re-
ceived. REGULATIONS by Will Taylor,
David Hanna and Will Howieson and
songs by David, Will and Robert Nc
Pherson were well rendered. The
song by Miss Marie Bachth was ap-
propriate. The exercises closed with
farce. The people came from Ma
della, Winnebago City, Bass Lake and
Rapidan. 1t was a very enjoyable
affair.
Mr.. James Morrow and wife enjoyed
the anniversary of their golden wed
ding last week Wednesday, when all
their children were present.
Mr.. George Cranes new house in
dulged in a fire this afternoon which
was caused by an oil stove explosion.
The fire was extinguished with but
slight damage.
The farmers in and around Maple
ton met Monday to organize CO.
operative creamery association. After
considerable discussion another meet
ing was called to meet at Spragues
hall next Monday to perfect the or
ganization. Farmers are waking 7up
on the creamery question.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
TURK FROr1 PALESTINE.
Strange Guest at the StahI House
Today.

A strange guest is being entertained
at the Stahl house today. He arrived
late last night, and in the Turkish
hand which reads from right to left
and resembles telegraph pole struck
by lightning entered upon the register,
"George Solomon, Palestine"
The man wears the American style
of dress but beneath his United
States waistcoat is clerical-loOking
vest which buttons up to his chin.
He is dark and has grayish-black
whiskers and mustache.
He claims to be Turkish mis-
sionary into the Holy Land, but what
he intends doing in this country does
not appear, as he speaks very i'm
perfect English and it is an effort for
him to make himself understood. He
stated, however. that he intends to
deliver a lecture in one of the
churches in this city, and last night
he enquired at the hotel for the resi-
dence Of the pastor of the Episcopal
church. ''Nugh, Nugh," he said, "me
not talk. Get recommendations from
preacher, not want newspaper give
nv name"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
Died.

BERGMARK-In Mankato, on Tuesday eve
ming January Goth, 1895, Olof Bergmark, aged
38 years, of consumption.
The early death of a young man
who has established himself in the
pearts of his friends and in the b US
ness world by strictest integrity, is
particularly sad, and here is one of
the saddest of all.
Twoyears ago he fell victim to grim
death in the garb of la grippe, and
from this he had a relapse which
brought on consumption from which
he never recovered.
He was salesman for Bush & Co.
up to year ago, when he went to
Europe in search of better health. 1t
was found, but only temporarily. He
embarked in the restaurant business
on Front street and his high principles
of honesty brought their own reward.
Last night the long struggle was
ended and poor Bergmark passed in
to the Valley and the Shadow He
will be laid to rest on the hillside of
foreign shore, but the cold clod of
Minneopa cemetery ne'er covered a
form more noble.
The funeral will be held Friday at
2 p. m. at the Swedish Lutheran
church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
MANKATo FREE PRESS.
HE STOLE A HORSE.
And Tracks in the Snow
Were Fatal.
Landlord DOnahue'S FavOrite TrOtter
Walks Away With John Doe
Sheriff Bowen Starts on a Search
For the Fugitive.

Landlord Donahue, Of the Washing
ton house, is loser by 800 today be-
cause somebody last evening forced
open the door of his feed stable and
extracted his horse.
The loss was not discovered until
ute this morning. When the animal
lis found missing from his accustom-
place the officers were notified, and
rough clearly defined tracks in the
n ow the horse and the thief were
II llowed for a considerable distance.
/ Mr.. Donahue appeared before Coun-
Attorney Benedict at 10 o'clock
and swore to an information against
John Doe, whom he accuses of the
crime of walking off with his trotter.
1t is not known how far the tracks
in the snow were followed, or what
information the officers have as to
their man, but from broad hints drop
ped by Sheriff Bowen, it is the i'm
preston that he is pretty close on the
scent. The police have been apprised
jof the theft.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
WAGES OF SIN,
Young Men Who Have Been Caught
Gambling.

-Four young men who have been
heretofore considered exemplary in
every way, were caught gambling
Sunday evening in one of the most
centrally located blocks in the city.
The young men have stood high in
society and in the eyes of the business
men of the city, and the news of
their downfall will be received with
no little chagrin by their friends who
trusted in and believed them the
souls of honor.
The FREE PRESS has their names
all Of them, but they will not be pub
lished, in the firm knowledge that
it would do them no good in aiding
them to leading a better life.
I This is not the first instance of the
kind. Cases like these come to the
surface nearly every day, and they
are all traceable to the doors of the
'holes" in this city where young men
receive their rudimentary education
in crime.
The FREE PRESS has called the at
tention of the police officials to these
low joints, but so far without avail
The mayor says that he does not
know OF the location of any of these
places, and there is no reason to doubt
his word; but can he say as much of
his police? The wife of the proprietor
of a gambling house which was re-
Gently ordered closed by the police
says her husband for a time bought
silence from certain members of the
police force. This report is given for
just what it is worth-no more, no
less. 1t will pay to look it up.
In the meantime, well-dressed ''tin-
horns are walking the streets during
the bay leering at ladies and sheer
ing at men who have to work for their
bread, and at night dealing cards to
suckers who expect to win through
the belief that but one side of the
paste5Oard is known, when in truth a
private mark on the back reveals the
spot as truly as though printed in
figures as large as circus date.
Gambling houses are not necessary
evils" in growing city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
! AT VERNON CENTER.
A Literary Organized--rleeting of the
G. e. Union Feb. 10th.


VERNON CENTER, Mimi. Jan. 2Sth.-
The Vernon literary was organized
last Tuesday evening, with large at
tendance, and will meet every Tues
day evening.
Mrs. T. Lowell went to Amboy
Tuesday.
Mrs. Joe Morrison, of Madelia,
visited her mother Mrs. Minis, Tues
day and Wednesday.
Misses Cornish and Force went to
Amboy Monday.
Mr.. Sorlett and wife, of Madelia,
visited her brother, d. Slayter, Thurs
day.
The local union of the G. E. will be
held at the Baptist church Sunday
afternoon and evening, February 10th.
Mrs. r X. Cornish had a quilting
party Thursday evening.
Mr.. Clarence Green left Monday for
California where he is in hopes of re-
covering his health.
Mr.. Mertesdorf and Mr.. Minis each
purchased a Portland cutter. These
are the men who do not believe in be-
ing behind the times.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
PUBLIC BUILDING EXTENSION.
Congressman McCleary Wires That
the Plans Are Now Completed
and VIII Soon be Forwarded
to MankatO for Bids.

Mr.. L. p. Hunt this afternoon re-
ceived telegram from Congressman
McCleary stating that the drawings
for the addition to public building
ordered last month are completed"
and that specifications being pre-
pared ready for bids soon."
This news will be hailed with de-
light by Mankato people, and we may
expect the necessary documents here
within week or ten days at the out
side. Contractor Carroll is expected
in Mankato the last of the week and
if possible meeting with him will be
arranged by the Board of Trade COM
mittee having the proposed extension
in charge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
CANDIDATES.
Some of Those Who Want The
RecOrdership.

Candidates for city recorder are
coming forward at lively rate and
they are willing to go to the sacrifice
with lamb-like innocence.
John Parry is now an avowed candi-
date, and makes no hesitancy in say
ing so. Harry Paddock's friends are
urging him to go into the fray. On
the Democratic side the names of
Harry Brown and Pat Hayes have been
mentioned, thought it is not known
whether or not the former will have
it if rendered him.
Candidates for city attorney before
the next council are poisoning
sweetly. Those already named for the
place are William N. Plymat, III. L..
Schmitt, Thomas Hughes and At
torneys Porter and Freeman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
mo MORE STAMPS.
KaneSvilIe, Ill ga Town
In Need"
Cashier Cotton Gets Correct Informa-
ton About the Crippled Girl
Collecting Stamps to Sell-SeveraI
Million Already Received.

Cashier Cotton, of the Mankato Saw
ings bank, was the first to originate
the chain-letter scheme in this city.
The report in the newspapers, how
ever, to the effect that the stamp-and-
-crippledgIrl idea was fake induced
him to write to the postmaster at
Kanesville, Ills, and ascertain the
authenticity of the rumor Saturday
he received the following answer to
his inquiry:
EVANSVILLE, ILL.,, Jan. 25th, 1885,
j. @. Cotton: Edna Brown German,
who has married since the chain-letter
started, is collecting stamps for her
crippled sister-in-law, Miss German,
to sell. No medical institute ever Of
fered to treat her. She is needy, but
needs no more cancelled stamps. She
already has several Million and thOuS-
ands of letters coming daily, which in
fact is more than the p. NJ of our
rural town is DESTROYS of handling.
Kindly show charity to tom IN need
by sending no more cancelled stamps
to be sent from any people over whom
you have influence.
Alta RAWLIN,
For j. SCHOELLHoRN, Postmaster.
That settles it so far as Mankato is
concerned and it is not probable that
any more links in the ''chain of let
tiers" will be welded in this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01

Fred Kron is having plans pre-
pared for his business block on Main
and Front streets. He proposes to
extend his basement out under the
sidewalk on both streets making the
whole one business room. Some &C
tion of the council will be necessary
before permit can be issued, for we
have no ordinance or regulations
covering such cases at present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01

- TATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
> Earth SIS In Probate Court, Special
Term, January 8 18th, 1895.
In the matter OF the estate OF John
Beckman, dec Used
On readins ana filing the petition of Alfred
Anderson, of Blue Earth county, Minnesota,
representing among other things, that John
Beckman, late of Judson, in said county and
state on the 18th day Of January A. D.,
1895, at said town of Juison died intestate,
and being an inhabitant of this county at the
time OF his death, leaving goods, chattels and es-
tate within this county, and that the said petit
tioner is son-ln-law of said deceased, and p ay.
ing that administration of said estate be TO
Charles Il. Swanson, OF said Blue Earth county
grant ed.
1t is ordered, That said petition be heard be-
fore this court on Saturday the 23rd day OF
February,A. d. 1895, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, 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, in the Mankato Free Press
a weekly newspaper printed and published at
the city of Mank lto in said county.
Dated at the city of Mankato the 3 LIST day Of
January A. D., 1895.
By the Court,
Seal. G. w. MEAD.
Judge of Probate.
THos HUGHES,
Attorney for Petitioner,
Mankato, Mimi,
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First insertion Feb. Last Feb. 10.
ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
Earth-SS.-n Probate Court, Special Term,
January 3 lst, 1895,
In the matter of the estate Of Jonn d. Jones,
deceased.
On reading and fling the petition OF Thomas
+. Jones executor OF the last will and tesla
ment and of the estate of said John D. Jones,
deceased, representing, among other things, that
he has fully administered said estate, and pray.
ing that time and place be fixed for examining
aud allowing the final account of his administra-
ton and for the assignment of the residue of
said estate to the parties entitled thereto by
law.
1t is ordered that said account be examined
and petition heard by this court, on Saturday,
the 23rd day of February, A. D., 1895, at 10
O'Clock m, at the Probate Office in the City of
Mankato, in said county.
And it is further ordered, that notice thereof
be giv-n to all persons Interested by publishing
this order once in each week, for three success
sive 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 31st day
of January, A. D., 1895.
By the Court:
Seal. G. w. MEAD,
Judge of Probate.
THos. HUGHES
Attorney for Executor,
MaukatO, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
TO ST. PETER.
Frederick A. Pratt Was Adjudged
Insane.

Frederick A. Pratt was examined in
the office of Probate Judge Mead
by Drs. James and Harrington
this afternoon in the matter of his
insanity, and he was pronounced in
sane and will be returned to the asy-
lum at St. Peter from which he has
but recently been discharged.
In their certificate of examination
the physicians state that the disease
was first manifested in March, 1913.
Pratt is now farmer but at one time
was minister. He is depressed in
spirits, and on several occasions made
an attempt on his life.
Humphrey j. Roberts, guardian OF
Elizabeth Jones, insane, filed his
financial report with Probate Judge
Mead today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
HORSE THIEF ARRESTED.
Capture of Noted Crook at Madelia
rIonday.

MADELIA, Mimi, [Speciall, Jan. 18th.
Jack Gregory alias ''Chas. Wilson"
was arrested here yesterday on the
charge of horse stealing. He stole
span of grey horses near Gregory,
Iowa. He was released from the peni-
Tertiary the 9th of this month where
he served a term OF six years for a
similar offense. This is the third
time. J. B. Crandall, constable and
j. W.Deputy, deputy sheriff. and Geo.
Forsyth, sheriff, made tAe arrest. The
sheriff from Iowa is expected here to-
night after the gentleman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
LlEDERTAFEL CONCERT.
Nearly 200 Heople in Attendance
Last Evening

The first concert Of the season was
given by the Liedertafel last evening
at the society's rooms in the Central
block
There were about 200 people present,
including the regular members and in
Z vited friends. The musical program
was begun at $50 and was two hours
u it's completion. 1t was as follows:
Overture. .............Mankato Parlor Orchestra
Shorqs. Lleoertaiel
Misses Alma and Matte Bierbauer
Recitation ;:................Ar Armand Petry
maze gnartefte'' Par,or 4rcbastra
/, Comic duet Messrs. j. S. Schoan, Blissenbach
Soprano solo. =. .......... Miss Marie Sontag
Humorous recitation ........... III. Wilmer
Conclusion ...................P arlor Orchestra
The society feels enthusiastic over
the music of the Parlor orchestra.
The sixteen musicians were never in
better tune, and they played in perfect
: harmony.
The choruses and Quartettes by the
Liedertafel were warmly received, land
it was the conclusion of the audience
that long drill and careful preparation
was necessary to qualify the singers
so well.
Misses Alma and Matte Bierbauer
went through their four-hand piano
effort with ease, and it was one Of the
+ most pleasing numbers in the pro-
gram. Messrs. Schoan and Blissen-
bach's funny solo put everybody in ex-
cellent humor.
Miss Marie Sontag proved herself
more than worthy of the enthusiastic
reception of her soprano solo, and it
was the opinion of many that there
are numerous professional songsters
who are in no way her superior in
point of sweetness of voice. Miss
Josephine Menth and H. Wilmer ably
strengthened the closing part of the
program.
The musical and theatrical portion
of the program was concluded at 1890,
after which dancing was announced.
While those who delighted in this
form of amusement were at the height
of their enjoyment in clearing eight
numbers from the program others
were INDUCING in cards of the popular
of games. Some passed the time in
social conversation while others of the
male persuasion loaded up their pipes
or produced cigars, and in compart-
ment arranged for the purpose "told
stories" and smoked to their hearts
content.
Refreshments were served at II
o'clock. There were many seasonable
things in the lot, and the discussion
required considerable time before all
had their share of the branch of the
program dedicated entirely to the
inner self. The completion of the
dancing program was the signal for a
suspension of festivities all around,
and shortly after II o'clock the guests
were homeward bound.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
Died..

YAEGER-At Rapidan, on Monday, January
18th, 1895. Amelia Yaeger, aged 20 years, of
consumption.
A lingering illness from the dread
disease finally sapped the bright young
life. The funeral will be held at the
family residence at p. m. Thursday,
and the remains will be taken to
Good Thunder for burial
MURTAUGH-At Madison Lake. on Monday,
January 18th, 1895, Mrs. Kate Murtaugh, of
Diphtheria
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following deeds were filed for
record today:
James r. Tincom to Geo. w.
Owens, W 10 a. sec To- NV ne
/ sec 10, twp 10S, range %. -. 5000
Geo. H. Marsh and wife to Lewis
Reichel, W 80 fit of $50 # of S
$50 tt, lot %, Marsh. Bro. add. $50
Frank A. and Mary Wells to Fred
Schultz, NV NV and sW
sec s, twp 107, range 25.. ...... S75
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01

20. G. Carson, with Laird, Norton
q Co., is today the proud father of an
eleven-pound baby boy.
"A marriage license was issued to-
day to Edward Woodbury. and Emma
Hike, both of Good Thunder.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1895-02-01
VICTORIA AGAIN.
Her Case Will Be Re=Argued Tuesday,
February 18th.

Attorneys Plymat and Smith, rep
resenting locally the plaintiff and de-
PENDANT in the Stein-Saulpaugh case,
agreed on Tuesday, February 18th as
the date upon which to argue the mo-
tion for new trial.
Attorney Plymat states that the
basis Of argument will be on points of
law and that they are quite numerous
and must be reviewed. Attorney
Samuels' for the plaintiff, and WEIGH
for the defendant are expected in the
city to make the arguments.