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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23

complaints that the telegraph rates
here are too high, and the taxes are
too high.
DR.. Webster said that the Disbrow
Churn factory and the Cracker and
Candy factory are likely to leave the
city.
NJ. O. Sundt said that the Dis
brow Mfg. Co. is negotiating with the
Owatonna company. John Day Smith,
of Minneapolis, stakeholder In the
Owatonna concern, was in the city,
and something is on foot. There has
been law suit between the two COM
panies. Mr.. DisbrOw had informed
him that business this year is way
ahead of what had been expected, and
the orders are coming in fast. In
February 81, 900 was paid out, and IN
March $4,000. In March, $1,000 was
paid to the foundry for iron work. He
moved that a committee be appointed
to see the DiSbrow Mfg. Co. and the
Cracker and Candy Mfg. Co. The chair
ma Led NJ. O. Sundt, G. L. Alleman
and II. E. Hance.
1t was decided that the committee
should see the Disbrow Mfg. Co. at
once.
Mr.. Hance brought up the matter
of the old frame buildings along the
alley between Front and Second
streets, and spoke of their danger.
The question Of whether the build
ings could not be condemned was
brought up, but it was thought by the
attorneys present that no such action
was possible.
The matter was left over until the
next meeting, and the club adjourned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23
WHY NOT BUILD GOOD STREETS.

In his remarks before the council
Saturday night Mayor Pau stated
that the street work last year cost
the city over 81 900 and that it can be
and should be reduced to $4,000.
Surely it ought to be, and the tax
payers will hope it willrbe. But will
it be? With the method that Man
kato has taken in looking after her
streets, can it be, without seriously
neglecting them? Our streets are a
source of heavy drain upon the city
treasury, and then as whole we have
very poor streets except in dry
weather. A large amount of money
could be saved annually on our
principal business streets, if system
of brick paving were adopted. Front
street was made very fair last year at
an expense of at least half what brick
paving would have cost and will not
last much, if any, over one-fourth the
length of time, while the expense of
keeping in repair will be several
times as much, and the street is
never as good as a paved one.
Then there ought to be system
of Improvements entered upon as re-
CARDS our residence streets. In
wet time they are disgrace to the
city. A system of crawling them
could be entered upon at very small
expense to the property owners.
There is no especial need at present
of graveling the entire width of the
street. If the work was started by
building good roadway through the
center it would be vast improve
ment over existing condition and
would soon begin to cut the annual
expense for street repair. If some
practical system of street improve
ment could be entered upon it would
only be two or three years before
Mankato would have good streets in
all parts of the city, and the heavy
drain upon the city treasury per-
manently checked, and the drain will
not be greatly checked until some
such scheme is adopted.
1t is a question if iG would not be |
cheaper for the city as whole to
enter upon some system of permanent
than to follow in the
rut it is now treading, and from a |
large share of which expense no last
ing benefits result.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23
nUNICIPAL COUT DOlNGS.

Pat McTighe was up in the munic-
ipal court Monday charged with leas
ing property to be used for house of
i'll fame. He pleaded not guilty and
trial was set for May 1st at 1000 a. m.
In the case of Clark Phillips VS.. Ed
Austin, the plaintiff introduced testi-
mony and made tender Of the amount
claimed in answer, the court sustained
the tender and the amount was
received by the defendant the
plaintiff paying costs and returning
watch to defendant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23

jury was empaneled to try Jacob r.
Leonert on the. charge OF forging a
pension affidavit. LeOnert is an aged
resident of Nicollet county, and an
old soldier. He is being defended by
G. R. Davis, of ST. Peter, and Lorln
Cray, of this city.
The Jury came in at 1920 p. M. with
verdict of mot guilty" and Sorg
was discharged.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23
Ritchie'S Case.

Geo. Ritchie is still in the custody
of the officers. District Attorney
Stringer states that he will probably
prosecute him on the charge of per-
jury. The papers are expected to be
drawn up tomorrow.
Attorney Byron Hughes states that
if the government does not prosecute
Ritchie on the charge of perjury, he
will do it himself.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23

Nothing has ever been produced to
equal or compare with Humphrevs'
Witch Hazel Oil as a CURATIVE and
HEALING APPLICATION. 1t has been
used 40 years and always affords relief
and always gives satisfaction.
ltCures PILES or HEMoRRHoIps. External
or Internal, Blind or distinguishing and
burning; Cracks or Fissures and Fistulas.
Nelief lmmediate-cure certain.
1t cures BURNS, Scalds and liberation and
contraction from Burns. Relief instant.
~, 1t Cures TORN, Cut and Laceratea
Wounds and Bruises.
:, Ii lures BoILS, Hot Tumors, Ulcers. Old
sores, Itching Eruptions, Security or Scald
Head. 1t is Infallible.
1t Cures INFLAMED or CAKED BREASTS
and Sore Nipples. 1t is invaluable.
1t Cures SALT RHEUM, letters. scurfv
Eruptions, Chapped Hands, Fever Blisters
Sore Lips or Nostrils, Corns and Bunions
Sore and Chafed Feet, Stings of Insects.
. Three Sizes, 25c., soc. and s1.oo.
Sold by Druggists or sent postpaid on receiptofnrc
hUhPHREYs' NED. CO., III lis william ST.. New yors
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23
FIRE AFTERMATH.
Some Additional Details Regarding
the Losses.
The Grand Army Loss Was $500
II. Cummins Finds Another
Policy.

When Horace Cummins opened his
safe, after much difficulty, he discov-
cred that the insurance policy for
ST, ZOO which he feared had expired
had. not done so. This brings the in
surance on the stock up to $4,000.
The papers were badly soaked, land the
safe lock rusted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23

Iums would want for patients. Older men
would be able to attend to business longer than
they do, and younger men would experience an
increase in energy and vigor as they should,
instead of becoming nervous wrecks and grow
ing old prematurely, as is the case with so
many of our young men this generation.
Kickapoo Indian Remedies are sold by all
druggists, and it takes but few doses of any
of them to convince one of their merits.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23
BUILDING CONTRACT AWARDED

Bids were opened Tuesday at the
office of Pass & Schippel for the erec-
tion of store building for Mrs. John
Eckhart. The bids were as follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23

1t took good deal of digging TO-
day to unearth the safe of A. M.
Rutan and Col. Thomas. They were
under vast quantity of debris.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23
COMMERCIAL CLUB.
AN INTERESTING nEETlNG HELD
TUESDAY NIGHT.

Less Expensive Club Rooms May be
Secured at The Saulpaugh--Resolu-
lions Adopted Thanking the Fire.
men and Making Recommendations
to the Council--More Factories
Talked of and Committee Appoint
ed to See Some Already Here.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23
BETTER DEAD.
What People With Diseased Nerves
Are Wont to Say.
But There Is Hope.
Learn Wisdom From the Indian and Like
Him Know Not the Meaning of Nerves.

No one can realize the terrible suffering a.
person has to undergo who has diseased nerves.
Everything seems to irritate him, and actually,
everything considered, but little sympathy
should be extended to such sufferer, as there
is no excuse for the existence of this dreadful
and harrassng disease. With pure blood. and
the stomach in perfect condition, and with the
other organs of the body working properly,
health alone can be the result, and with health,
nerves are forgotten. Keep the great vital
organs of the body healthy, and the result is. a
perfect appetite, nights of refreshing and quiet
sleep and body that is strong and robust.
Kickapoo Indian Sagwa is the one and only
great remedy for weak and diseased nerves. One
instance of the many brought to our attention
by the use of this potential medicine comes
from Macomb, ILL.,, which reads asfollows =
"Dear Sirs = This is to certify that I have
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23

been a sufferer for a long
time with nervousness. l
could not sleep or eat.
After taking a few bottles
of Kickapoo Indian Sagwa
/ could sleep good and now
have good appetite. l can
truly recommend this
wonderful medicine to all
who are afflicted this way.
H. w. WhetherDee."
If Others would follow
Mr.. Whetherbee's exam
pie, there would be less
troubles of this nature in
our land, and insane asy-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23

About forty young people met at
the home of Geo. Wilson in West
Mankato Saturday evening and took
Lowell by surprise. The occasion was
the young mans eighteenth birthday,
and the evening was spent in playing
games. Light refreshments were
served and all report good time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23
SEVERAL CHANGES,

w. w. Barnett having disposed of
his stock of groceries, W. L. Brad
shaw Tuesday moved across the
street into the building vacated by
Mr.. Barnett, and has purchased a
complete stock of new groceries. He
is prepared to serve his patrons them
in better style than ever.
The building which Mr.. Bradshaw
has vacated is being improved by the
putting in of plate glass front and
the removal of the rear.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23

Col. Thomas safe was unearthed
and opened Tuesday, and the papers
and other contents were found to be
all right.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23

The Grand Army post and Woman's
Relief Corps will meet in the fire.
mems hall, at the city hall, tomorrow
night. Steps will be taken to find a
permanent meeting place.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23

The contract was awarded to Cote
& Carlson. The building will be 22x62
feet, two stories high, brick, and with
a handsome front.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23

Quartermaster Hanna places the
loss of Alexander Wilkin Post at $500,
with no insurance. The loss includes
furniture, pictures, war maps, a
drum, ten muskets, accoutrements for
sixteen muskets, s75 flag, bunting,
etc. A flag and some badges, at Mr..
Hanna's store, were saved.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-04-23

The contractor who is repairing the
roof of the L. P. Hunt building says
that had the fire continued ten
minutes longer the roof would have
fallen in. Some of the supports were
entirely burned off, and all were badly
charred.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

There WIS u fair-sized tufnOuE at the
bali park Tuesday to witness the game
between Webster and the Ssseton In
dams. The lads from the. reservation
had been tOuted as firstclass ba.. play
ers bui while they put ap. a. fair article
OF ball they were simply out~slassed on
this occasion. There WAS lao doubt OF
ttd result from the very start, the only
interest in the game being whether ths
Indians would secure q seors or nos.
The explanation given OF their poor
showing is that they were minus the
ssvkiees OF eeveral OF several OF their best
| players. They were sh~Ort-handcd as it
WIS and Clint Jenkins and Fred Eod-
gett of Waubay went in to help them
out, but Blodgett had his hand injured
IN the first inning and retired, his place
being filed by Dick Ebling. The locals
appeared in their new uniforms, a neat
combination Of grey and black, which
fact must have instilled some gingerinto
| the team Tor they played with "a vim and
vigor surprising, not an error being
made while they batted the Indian
pitcher all over the lot. 1t would have
been hard work for any team to have
defeated III. boys playing such "a game
an they did. The Indians made q couple
oi peat double-plays, but failed uttcrI,
to hit Cox, who pitched a masterl,
game, but one safe hit being made oi
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

A dispatch in the Minneapolis papers
from Eagle Bend, MIMI, dated August
Z, states that Jesse Babcock committed
suicide by taking ~sSrychnine. He was
to have been married the evening before
to a daughter OF a prominent hotel
keeper at that place. The news fell with
startling force upor the friends OF the
unfortunate lad here, but mp to this
writing no particulars have been re-
ceiyed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

A drowning accident occurred in But
Ter township Sunday. 1T seems that
81 mon NJ. Ubdal and a friend undertook
to swim across the big slough or lake
near Ole Norby's and VIXEN hall way
over Uhdal was taken with cramps and
was drowned. The deceased was about
twenty-six years old and unmarried.
The body was recovered Monday. No
in quest was deemed necessary.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

/ have just received q carload OF the
finest beer on earth, Pabst Milwaukee
1t took the medal at the Worlds Fair.
The Blue Ribbon brand is pronounced
by all judges the finest beer made. / sell
in quantities to suit the customen-from
a glass to a carload.-Jos. Maloney.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

e. l.. GoodelL, ID. d. OF Boston writes.
"Dr. Russell is one OF u most success
iul temperance speakers. His manner ~
willing, his methods above reproaeh,
aud taking his work in it's entirely.
know Of no one in the temperance Held
| can more enthusiastically endorse, as
his work in our recent no-license cam
paign 1896 in Massachusetts was ex'
ceedingly valuable" DIR. Russell will
addr ess the citizens OF Day County 81
| the Webster opera house Saturday
evening, August 20.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

Came into my inciosure on the s. Il. 4
Of section %, town 1913, range 80. i'm
Grenvilie township, one small bay pony
about . years Old one cream c0lorcd
mare about > years old, and one cream
colored mare colt about q or 4 months
old. Pom; and mare had halters ON.
Owner can have same by proving prop
erty aud paying charges.
John Wirkus, Thorsea, s. ID.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

In the ninth inning OF the Tuesday ball
game there was q funny snap which
took the eye OF the crowd at once.
"White Hoss" Ebling raped out a
pretty single and got to first, when
Capt. Owen OF the Indians took a po-
81 ton on the line and began to coach
him off in Sioux. Dick didn't know q
word he said but got to second safely.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

The case Of G.. NJ. Eveleth charged win
embezzlement from the Farmers Eleva-
tor Company OF Lily by whom he was
employed as grain buyer, was ended
Tuesday by the dismissal Of the defend
ant by Justice Huntington.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

As a. result OF the ball game between
TN. council and merchants lastSaturday
Ed. TAYLOR has been wearing "A cane and
a linn this week. He was the receiving
end Of the councils battery until he was
forced to resign by a sprained ankle.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

The hardware store of Knott Bros. at
Bristol was bnrglarized Tuesday night
and three shotguns and leo pocket
knives stolen. Quick work on the part
OF the officers caught one Of the offend
ers west of town with two OF the guns in
his possession. He was brought to this
city last evening by Marshal L. Brokaw
and is now safely incarcerated in the
county Jail.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

Misses Helen Huntington and Vera
Bean OF Minneapolis arrived in Webster
last Saturday morning and are the
guests OF the Misses Huntington OF this
city. They expect to remain about two
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

A.. N. Haines took the train Friday
night for Ortonville where he met his
wife, who had been visiting in iowa and
the Twin Cities for some time From
Ortonyi!le they went up and paid their
son Mark OF Fairmont, N. d., a short
visit, arriving home Tuesday morning
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

Miss Dora Hughes, who has just re-
tnrped from San Francisco aud the Pa
c;fc coast as IA delegate to the Z. T..
convention, is stopping fora few days
with Mrs. 7. j. Nolan before returning
IN her home at Webster - Aberdeen
News. 18th inst.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

A protection to your family If you die
and a savings bank for yourself If you
live is the results oil a policy IL tlie New
York Life insurance company. +. A.
Wearne will explain it to you.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

As Harry Taylor and a collector were
driving in from the north last evening,
O part OF the harness broke and the team
ran away. One OF the horses could not
be caught so the boys were forced to
walk home.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

An attractive program consisting o.
a short address, an exercise entitled
"The Foreign Missionary Steamship,
and good music will be rendered at the
Congregational church next Sunday
evening. All are invited.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

A special train passed through last
Thursday evening carrying a number OF
grain men on q tour of inspection OF the
South Dakota wheat fields.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

The address at the opera house by DIR.
Howard III. Russell will be given Satur-
day evening, August IS, instead OF the
date advertised last week.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

The city police enjoy a man-hunte every
night about twelve O'Clock. They go
thro' all the alleys, barns, box-cars and
railroad yard and round up all the 'boes
who have sought shelter for the night.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

Strayed, from north OF town Wednes-
day evening, a grey broncho, branded,
with harness on and neck-yoke hang
ing. Please leave any information at
Taylors' livery barn.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

George Bathen and Nye Owens drove
over rom Langford Tuesday and took
! u the ball game between Webster and
the Indians.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

Dir. Freedom, this eye, ear, nose and
throat specialist, OF Fergus Falls, Mimi,
who has established a reputation along
this line in his profession, VIII be in this
city Thursday and Friday, August 26
and 81.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

Krauser's Liquid Extract OF Smoke is
the best article on the market for smok.
ing meat, and has many advantages
over the old way. For sale by M.A.Thul.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

AFTERNOON.
Delicious, is the only verdict for til,
new drink, Claret Phosphate, at NJ. A
THUS.
licensed engineer desires a situation
running a threshing engine. Enquire at
this Office.
Money to loan on approved real estate
security inquire OF J.. Alley, Webster,
South Dakota.
TIE gge is putting up a n eaddision
to the Potter property which he recehDS
purchased.
When in town and in need of a lunch
or square meal call at The Model Res
taurant.
A number OF Waubay sports rode up
on their wheels Tuesday and took in the
ball game.
Ii you contemplate building, it will
pay you to have Manson& Lee figure on
your bill.
DIR. Sorbel and family viii leave to-
nj ght for a ten days visit to points in
Minnesota.
Something extra,-Champagne Pbos-
phate,--iust right. Ice cold at Pioneer
Drugstore.
j.. A. Sauer Of Appleton, Mimi, has
accepted a position in the establishment
of IL. G. Tegtmeier.
Good driving or work horse for sale
cheap, weight LOO pounds. Inquire OF
Judge Cowan.
DR.. Edsall drove over from Bradley
Tuesday. He was accompanied by Miss
Bertha Raymond.
For a cooling and inyigorating drink,
try Miners Fruit Nectar at II. A. Thul's
soda fountain.
Miss Lulu Prendergast departed Mon
day night or a visit to Minneapolis and
pOlntS ia isCOnslh.
A new lot OF shirt waists just received
Mt Tegtmeier's. They are hotones, good
for hot weather.
The children of the Methodist Sunday
school are enjoying a picnic at knights
woods today.
Complete fishing o~uttits-rods, reels,
hooks, flies, lines, sinkers, foats-at the
Pioneer drugstore.
4he Webster fire department has re.
ceived it's share of the insurance tax,
amounting to $69.56.
Efiervescent Hydro-Bromate Caffeine
will stop your headache. Try it at Pea
body's soda fountain.
Mrs. AL. Farnsworth took the trap
Monday morning for a visit TO her 9ad
home at Dell Rapids.
NV entire stock OF Leghorn hen are
for sale at Soc. each. Don't lose tnis
chance.-Ross the Jeweler.
The hottest ball game OF the season on
Monday, August 10th, between webster
and Montevideo teams.
BENJAMIN 4 Foster were awarded the
contract Tor school desks to De suppiieu
in thecity schools this year.
-. a.Sy
WI Brokaw OF Bristol was down aifi
tried to get a carpenter Monday pS'
could not find an idle one.
For a p,ce, sweet LOAF OF bread, fara'
| pon -four il the best. Sold at si.io pe'
sack at the Elevator Store.
los. McKibben has just completed tnt
erection Of a mammoth barn Oh sis
nlace southwest OF the city.
Have You seen the Peek a Boo camera
Co.. "A 20? Call and see it and the worS
| Il does ut Ross the Jewelers..
| Herman Schultz and family, VINO ha''
have beeu visiting II. G. Tegtme'er'
started bomeward last evening.
special Sale Saturday only o' war
rant.d pure Cider Vinegar at 2octs' pe,
pallon. Remember the price, DAY a"'
place.--At Baxter.
Rorp Tuesday, August 10, to MT. an'
a. Hans Hasselburg, a son. Inc 30
norter extends congratulations.
Our a.hing tackle will enable Q
increase the size OF your eaten anu moaas,
/! the sirr OF your fish stories'-r'o'ee
, drug store.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

DIR. Jenkins and Harry Swan drove up
from Waubay Tuesday to attend the
ball game. Doe. was drafted as umpire
and filed the bill very acceptably.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

Just received a fresh ear OF the famous
Britton -four at the Elevator Store
Paragon Fancy Patent) $l.10 per sack
Crown Prince (Straightl 81 per sack.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1897-08-12

Mayor Small and wife, L. Huntington
and wife and the Misses Huntington and
Vera Bean started carly this morning
on a pleasure drive to Sisseton Agency.