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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09
VIM. Jamie SOn.

of Rapidan, is an old resident of the
county, and one of the most honored
of our farmers. He is of that sturdy
Scotch stock that would scorn at any
thing which in the slightest degree
might be even remotely tinctured
with questionable honesty or pro-
priety, He is man of discernment
of sound Judgment, and of scrupulous
honesty. Mr. Jameson has resided in
this county upwards Of quarter of a
century, and with that modesty so
characteristic of his race has never
before asked for public Office beyond
the confines Of his township. In fact
he would not now be a candidate were
it not for the earnest solicitation of
friends who have known him long and
intimately and who, knowing him,
feel that he will make a splendid rep
resentative. His support will not be
confined to party by any means, as
Democrats, Populists and Republicans
alike who know him will give him
their support. If the farmers of Blue
Earth county wanta man in the legiS-
lature whose best efforts will be bent
to their interests, and whose long and
successful life on the farm has fully
equipped him with knowledge of
their wants, they will vote as a unit
for VIM. Jameson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09
Judge of Probate.

This is an Office in which much care
should be exercised in filling, as it has
to do almost entirely with matters
pertaining to the interest of widows
and orphans, and it is important that
all business matters in the settlement
of estates and other affairs in which
they are interested should be most
carefully looked after by one thor
oughly qualified for the place. Such
a man is Geo. w. Mead, the present
occupant of that office, who. is the
Republican candidate for reelection,
and the fidelity he has displayed in
the trusts which have been imposed
upon him entitle him to further en-
dorsement at the hands of the people.
During the terms Judge Mead has
presided over the probate court, he
has caused many estates to be settled
up, that for one reason or other were
dragging slowly through the court
and delayed for one cause or another.
He has also from time TO time in
stltuted various reforms, simplifying
the manner of conducting the probate
business before the court, and secur-
ing the settlement of probate matters
at the least expense and on the short
est possible time for those concerned.
Mr.. Mead is possessed Of the legal
knowledge and ability for handling
the business of that office, and the
people of Blue Earth county cannot
do better than to retain him as pro-
bate Judge for The coming two years.
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ii. c. ncLean,

of Lake Crystal, belongs to that army
of patriots who served his country in
it's hour of need. He is a native of
New York state, but when the war
broke out resided in Wisconsin, and
enlisted in the LIST Wis. Vol. in 81.
He served three years, and participate
ed in some of the terrible engage
ments of the war. He was in the
battles of Perryville, Murfresboro,
Chattanooga, Missionary Ridge,
KenesaW Mountain, Atlanta and
Jonesboro. Iu the latter engagement
he received a wound in the cheek and
still carries the ball in his head
After being mustered out of the SER
vice in 1864 he returned to Wisconsin
and worked on a farm until 1868, when
he removed to Butternut Valley, this
county, where he farmed it until
1879, when he engaged in the hard
ware business in Lake Crystal. Mr..
Mclean continued this business until
about two years ago, when he sold out
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09
POPOCRAT VICIOUSNESS.

A free silver paper in this state, in
an attempt to belittle the great
sound money demonstration in Min
neapolis, some two weeks ago, pub
fishes the following regarding Bourke
Cochran who spoke there on that occa-
sion:
That old copperheaded Tammany
boss, Cochran, of New York, is going
to address the gold men of Minneapo-
lis. Oh, Lord, what fall there is OF
nv countrymen. just think of it,
that old copperhead, who said that
the war was failure, and did all in
his power to starve our boys,aided the
South in numbering the Northern SOL
diers in Andersonville, is going to
address Republicans in a campaign
speech. We are glad we are not
there; we are too wicked. 10
This leads the Minneapolis Journal
to remark that "the intelligence dis
played in denouncing Mr.. Cochran as
IAN old copperhead, who said that the
war was a failure and did allip his
power to starve our boys, and aided
the South in numbering the Northern
soldiers in AndersOnville,' may be IN
ferred from the fact that Mr.. Cochran
was born in Ireland in 1854, and edu-
Gated in France, and did not come to
America until he was IL years old, or
six years after the war closed" 1t is
safe to say, that the Popocrat sheet
will not correct the wrong impression
it has given Mr.. Corkran. t''
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09

ror of evil doers," for it is seldom they
are able to escape when he is on their
track, and they are obliged to keep
their tracks pretty we'll covered to
prevent his catching on" His ex-
perience as sheriff and also three
years as deputy sheriff in the past
make him most valuable officer to
to the county and that he will be re-
tanned the next two years is a fact
admitted by his political opponents.
And his reelection means that all the
interests of the county will be well
and closely looked after in the future
as in the past. Dan is one Of those
officials whom it is well to retain so
long as he looks well after the peo-
pies business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09
Nels Nyquist,

of LIE Ray, is one of the leading and
best informed Scandinavian-Ameri-
cans in the county. For more than
twenty five years has he lived in Blue
Earth county and for most of that
time on the farm where he now re-
sides. Mr.. NyQuist is a gentleman OF
conservative mind. He is not radi-
cal on any matters of public interest.
He weighs and considers all subjects
in a considerate and fair way, and
when once his mind is made up he is
firm and unyielding. AS member OF
the legislature Mr.. NyQuist will rise
far above the average of that body
and give to Blue Earth county rep
resentation that no man will have oc-
aSion to blush or apologize for. He
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09

is one of the most successful farmers
in the county, and gentleman who
keeps thoroughly posted on the i'm
pOrtant issues of the day. He is not
narrow and biggoted, but broad and
liberal in his views, and if elected will
make popular member of the house.
Taken ali in all the Republicans
present much stronger legislative
ticket than the opposition, and every
man thereon should be elected by a
good round majority.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09
County Surveyor.

While the office of county surveyor
is not regarded by many as one of
much Importance, probably because
they do not come in contact with it
in any business way whatever, yet it
is one in which all real estate owners
are directly interested, and straight
forward, level headed man of good
judgment is required therein to con-
duct it and keep everything straight.
La Mr.. Walter Brooks the people will
find man who will answer all these
requirements He has had wide eX-
perience in his profession as a survey
or and will perform the various duties
connected with the office in a most
satisfactory manner if intruSted to
him by the people.
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County Attorney.

Thos. Hughes, the Republican can
didate for county attorney, was born
at Minersville, Ohio, in 1854, and came
to this county with his parents in
1855, where they settled upon a farm
in Cambria. He was educated in the
district school and at Carleton college,
Mortified, from which institution
he graduated in 1880. He studied law
with Waite & Porter of this city, and
was admitted to the bar in 1882. He
purchased the law library OF Jddge
Waite, and at once commenced the
practice of his profession, and by
close application has built up a good
practice and ranks among the leading
lawyers of the city. He is possessed
of a good legal mind, excellent judg-
ment in all business matters, and is
eminently qualified for the position
to which he aSpires. The Republi-
cans in the past have been most for
tunate in their selections for county
attorney, in securing men who have
conducted the office in an able and eco
nomical manner. They have been no
less fortunate in this instance, and in
the election of Mr.. Hughes the people
will have an attorney who will de-
vote his best abilities to the transac-
tions of the duties of that important
Office, giving to iall the business
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09
Obituary.

The last earthly tribute has been
paid to Thomas A. Kerlinger.
He was born in the state of Ohio
in 1874, and at an early age removed
to Minnesota with his parents and re-
sided in this state until his death.
On August 10, 1862, being filled with
patriotism for his country he was mus
tered into the United States service
and served as a member of Co. E, of
the 9th regiment of Minnesota In
fly. vols. On the 10th day of June,
1864 he was captured by Forests cav
airy at the battle of Gun Town, Miss,
and was held as prisoner of war
for period of nine months, being
greater portion of this time in An
Jacksonville prison.
The terrible hardships and priva-
tions endured in these prison pens
worked so upon his constitution as
to make him physical wreck of his
former self for the remainder of his
life and caused his final dissolution
when he should be in the very prime
of his manhood.
He regained his regiment after his
exchange and was mustered rout of
the United States service with his
regiment on the oath day of August,
1865. Returning to Blue Earth coun-
ty he engaged in agricultural pur-
suits.
He was always loved and respected
by his comrades in the army and was
an honored and respected citizen of
this commonwealth. He answered
the last roll call on the Goth day of
September. 1896, leaving a beloved
wife and many friends to mourn his
death.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09

fully looking after the business of the
county.
The telephone line is completed to
Beauford. Wire is the only thing
lacking to keep it from reaching Man
kato by this time next week.
Good Thunder Herald:
A Masonic school of instruction
will be held at Mankato, commencing
Monday evening, October 9Th, and
closing Friday evening, October 9th,
at which school an effort will be made
to bring about a much desired uni
formity of the work of the order. All
lodges in the district are requested to
make the representation as large as
possible, as much information on the
working of the order can be learned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09
LEGISLATIVE TICKET.

The character of the men sent to
represent this or any other county in
the legislature is of first Importance.
We want representative there who
are above and beyond jobbery of any
kind, and who hold their personal re-
putations as the basic foundation of
genuine manhood, and who cannot
be reached by the honied words and
suave manners Of the lobbyists who in
variably make themselves numerous,
not to say obnoxious, at every session.
The Republicans present three such
men to the voters Of this county, as
their long residence in our midst and
uprightness of character will testify.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09
County Commissioners.

The county commissioners are the
legislative body of the county and
hence should be carefully selected.
They should be men of good business
judgment who will conduct the peo-
pies business in the same economical
and conservative manner they would
their own. Commissioners are to be
elected this year in the first, third
and fifth districts. In the first dis
trict the Republican candidate is
Chas. Graf, of Mankato township, the
present member, and who is also
chairman of the county board. Mr.
Graf has made careful member of
the board who has looked closely not
only after the interests of his con-
stituents but those of the taxpayers
of the entire county, and is we'll de-
serving of another term.
Robt. S. Hughes, of Lake Crystal,
who represents the third district is a
candidate for another term. Mr..
Hughes has made a good record on
the board and looks after all county
matters with the same earnestness
and care that he would give to any
personal affair, and the people of his
district cannot do better than re-
elect him for another term.
VIM. Borchardt, of Danville, is the
Republican nominee in the fifth COM
missioner district to succeed Commits.
sioner Mountain. He is town clerk
of Danville, and is one of the prosper
Gus and progressive young farmers of
that section of the county. He is
conservative in his views, prudent in
business affairs, and if elected, as he
ought to be and no doubt will, even
in that Democratic district, he will
give the county his best ability and
and make No. official.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09

Judge Mead today made an order
to examine the accounts of the ad-
ministrator of the estate of August
LEM; an order to hear petition for
license to sell lands of Ellen Thomp-
son, deceased and an order adjourn
ing the hearing of the proof of will of
Katharine Gekelen to Oct. 10th, 1896,
at ten o'clock.
For SALE-A nine room veneered
house with an acre of ground. Will
take span of horses and stock in
part pay. Enquire of J. B. Richard,
West Mankato. 1874
Geo. Klein has passed the exam
nations and joined the graduating
class of the Northwestern Univer-
sity Dental School at Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09
Clerk District Court.

For this important office, there is
no opposition to the reelection of
Stephen Thorne the present efficient
and accommodating occupant, and he
will continue to occupy the office for
four more years to come. Mr.. Thorne
is one of the best court officials in the
state, and the tribute that is paid
him in having no opposition for re-
election is just what he deserves.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09

and has since been engaged in the
real estate business. There is no
more honorable man in the county
than Mr.. Mclean, and if he shall be
electedto the legislature he will give
his best and most earnest efforts to
the advancement of those interest
needful to the peoples welfare.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09
Coroner.

VIM. W. Paddock, who has filed
the office for the past year by ap-
pointment, is candidate for election
before the people. Mr.. Paddock is
one of the old and substantial citizens
of the county, well known to all our
people, and has made and will con-
tinue to make an able and efficient
officer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09

of the people that same careful atten-
tiOn which has always character
lied him in all his private affairs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09

results, easily and thoroughly. 25c All druggists
Prepared by c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
The only Pills to take with Hoods Sarsaparilla
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09

Justice Julius Reinsberg, or Madi-
son Lake, and Charles Johnson, of
Judson, were court house callers to-
day.
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Mapleton Enterprise:

Napoleon Enterprise:
S. III. Whitney is succeeded as as
signee of the bank by Mr.. U. G..
Argetsinger, who entered upon the
duties of the office Wednesday morn
ing and has been busy the past few
days in preparing the necessary
shedules for filing with the clerk of
court. Mr.. Argetsinger will retain
the services Of Attorney Plymat and
also those of Mr.. S. HI. Whitney as
book-keeper. The footings as secured
from the assignee's schedule give the
liabilities at S12l, SOO.86. former state
ment, sS4,771 SO; assets, s139,564 "a,
former statement, S124, 10.
Two years ago the Enterprise said
that as policy we were opposed to
the constant changing of county Off
Gals simply for party sake and that
when we had careful and efficient Off
Gals it was the duty of the people to
retain them in office. We still be-
lieve in this theory and think that it
is to the best interest of the taxpayers
TO retain the men who are now care
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09
CONSTIPATION

Causes fully half the sickness in the world. 1t
retains the digested food too long in the bowels
and produces biliousness, torpid liver indi-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09
OUR NElGHBORS.
What is Being Done and Said in Adj
Joining Towns.

Amboy Herald
The 1. o. o. F. building in this
place will be dedicated according to
the established requirements OF that
order, Friday, October 23rd. All the
lodges in this county, Faribault and
Martin counties will be extended in
vitations to be present and partlcl-
pate in the exercises and joys OF the
occasion. 1t is the intention of'the
local lodge to have Grand Master
Powers present besides other mem
bers of the grand body. The exer-
cises will be held in the afternoon,
and in the evening speech making,
music. readings and recitations will
furnish instruction and amusement
for all those who desire to remain.
Supper will be served without money
and without price to visitors. The
Vernon Center band has been engag-
ed for the occasion.
d. L. Glow was among the first to
thresh in the Western Pleasant
Mound section, and Tuesday he re,
ported at this Office that IS acres of
wheat averaged 26 bushels per acre.
There are many fields in that part OF
the country from which we expect to
bear good reports.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-10-09
GODS

geStiOn, bad taste, coated
tongue, sick headache, in
somnia, etc. Hoods Pills
cure consultation and all it's
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st. Peter Herald:
The hog cholera still continues it's
deadly work in this vicinity, the dis
ease now spreading rapidly through
the herds of swine in this county. In
view of this, Pettis & Co have i'm
ported large number of sheep to
take the place of these. On Monday
night this firm received HOO sheep
from Montana which they will dis
pose of to the farmers of this vicinity.
A steam shovel and crew have been
put on the Omaha road here and will
spend several weeks filling in bank
at Kasota creek.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-01-06
THE ALASKAN BOUNDARY.

Difference between the Two Surveys
Too Small to Cause Trouble.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 6.-General Du-
field, the chief of the coast and geodetic
survey, has presented to the secretary
Of state the joint report upon the
Alaskan boundary, which was agreed
upon by him and the Canadian repre-
sentative, MIR. King. at their meeting
at Albany this week.
The report probably will not be made
public until IT Is transmitted to ON
gress, but it shows a practical agree
ment between the surveys of the two
governments, and may have the effect
of partially quoting the approximations
of trouble over the boundary. The
greatest difference between the lines
run by the engineers of the two gov
ernments is hut six feet and seven
inches. or Is seconds Of longitude. In
view of IL" results of the I'VE surveys
General DutelG o not hesitate to
express the opinion that there can be no
serious dispute hctweon the United
States and Canada over the boundary.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-01-06

Judge 81 bert Has Taken q Hand In
Northern Pacific Matters.

Judge Gi bert Has Taken a Hand in
Northern Pacific Matters.
PORTLAND, Or, Jan. EN- the mat
ter of the Northern Pacific recelvership,
Judge Gilbert of the United States cir
cult court has issued a rule nisi calling
upon the Farmers Loan and Trust
company, the Northern Pacific Railway
company Receivers Burleigh, Bonner
and Mills to show cause before him in
the United States circuit court at Hell
ena, on the 9th Of January, why the
present diversified recelvcrships i'll the
different districts should lot he
Made Uniform and Harmonious
by the appointment of one or more re-
celvers to manage the property, who
should work together as a unit. The
rule was obtained on motion of j. Mas
ton, counsel for the receivership. The
fact that Judge Gilbert has made the
order r~eturnable before himself at
Helena, is taken as conclusive evidence
that he has concluded to put an end to
the present conditions and to do all iii
his power for the purpose of solving the
existing differences.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-01-06
A FEW MORE MASSACRES.

Two Thousand Christians Said to Have
Reen Killed at Craah.
CoNSTANTINOPLE, Jan. &. The recent
massacre at Craah is stated to have
patches admit that 900 Christians were
killed, but according to private accounts
about 1000 Christians were killed. No
further details of the massacre have
been received.
A massacre is said to, have occurr d
at BiredJik, an important town on the
Euphrates.
The outrage is believed to have been
committed by the Kurds and Hamidish
colony. The ambassadors have received
word that the bloodshed there was ex-
c~eptionally serious.