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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04
ACCOUNTS FOR TWO ASSIGN
MENTS SATURDAY.
The Hubbard rlilling Co. Assigns to
Geo. T. Barr, and X. d. Hubbard
Follows With a Personal Assign
ment to Geo. NJ. Palmer-fiubbard
& Palmer and the Electric Light Co
Not Affected is True of Local
Creditors-Causes Leading to the
Step.

The RID .Hubbard Milling Co. made
a voluntary assignment Saturday for
the benefit of it's creditors, and
shortly afterwards Mr.. r. d. Hub
bard filed papers of similar import.
The assignee of the milling company
is Geo. T. Barr, and that of Mr.. Hub
bard is Mr.. Geo. M. Palmer.
Mr.. Hubbard is unable at this time
to give definite estimate OF the as
sets and liabilities, hut places the
liabilities in round numbers at half a
million dollars. Were the assets to
be given at what would ordinarily be
their value. they would largely ex-
coed the liabilities, but owing to the
great shrinkage in values of some OF
the sureties.it'is doubtful whether the
assets will much exceed two-thirds
of the liabilities. The schedules of
assets and liabilities will be filed
with the clerk of court within few
days, and until then no details can be
had.
The creditors are in almost all cases
banking institutions, the majority be-
ing IN the east, and none of them will
be greatly affected thereby and the as
signments will not cause the failure OF
any other concern. None of our local
banks or other creditors are seriously
affected.
These assignments do not come as a
surprise in local business circles, fol
rumors have been in circulation fol
the past two weeks that the step was
to be taken. The public mind hav
ing thus been in measure prepared
the filing of the papers causes no un'
easinesS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04
Assignees' Bonds Prepared.

The assignment of the r. D. Hub
bard Milling Co. was made by R. d.
Hubbard, president, and Jay Hub
bard, secretary. Mr.. Hubbard made
affidavit that the value of the estate
assigned is $4,000. La his personal
assignment, Mr.. Hubbard made aft.
davit that the estate assigned is valu.
ed at 81 O5, 600.
Elvero L. Mcmillan, of Minneapo,
lis, attorney and secretary of the
American Surety Co., of New York,
was in the city today and made out
the assignee's bond for Mr.. Barr, fol
$500, 900, and for Mr.. Palmer, for $780,.
900. These bonds will be made out at
Minneapolis returned and ready to be
filed on Monday, it is expected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04
Hubbard & Thompson.

The property of Hubbard & Thomp-
son, who own large cattle ranch near
Miles City, Montana, went into the
hands of a receiver some ten days ago.
This business has been conducted for
the past fourteen years, and to start
it, Mr.. Hubbard invested 1851, 900. 1t
has not proved to be paying bust
ness, and Mr.. Hubbard has latterly
carried an indebtedness of 5000, 1000
on this property, for two years
without interest. When the ranch
was started, 4,4OO head of cattle were
driven upon it. Hard winters have
caused heavy losses on all of the
ranches, and this one proved to be no
exception, 1t was supposed that there
were 5000 head of cattle feeding on
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04
WILL NOT AFFECT THE MARKET

The temporary closing down of the
Big Mill will have no effect on the
Mankato wheat market. Cargill
Bros elevator has large capacity
and Mr.. Little, the local manager,
states that arrangements have
been made to promptly care for all
the wheat and other small grain that
is brought here. Prices will be main
tanned at the highest market quota
tions and farmers need have no hest
fancy in bringing their grain to Man
katO.
Last Sunday, Mrs. Thomas Glynn
who lives on the farm bordering on
the east shore Of Loon lake, while
stepping from the house out doors,
discovered an object skulking in the
grove between the house and lake
coming toward the house. She in
formed the hired man of what she
saw. He took a double. barrel gun
and shot the animal. 1t proved to
be a wild cat. 1t was about four feet
from tip to tip, but very poor. When
first discovered it was working it's
way toward where a number of
chickens were feeding.-Loke Crystal
Union.
j. A. Willard may erect a small
brick store building next to the Pat
terson block, for J. Williams, The feed
man. If he does, it will be much like
A. G. Barney's new building in size
and construction. Mr.. Williams de-
sires Mr.. Willard to erect this build
ing.
West Fuller, having sold his meat
market on South Front street to Mr..
Hanson, has leased the corner of the
Mills building and it is being parti-
toned off and will be ready for occu-
pancy by Wednesday. He will open a
meat market there.
Judge Mead made an order today
to hear petition for settlement of the
estate of Casper POtz.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04
Due to Deprecated Values.

The insolvency of Mr.. Hubbard and
the milling company is due to the
depreciation of value of the stock of
the National Linseed Oil Co., Of
which he ris large holder.
When this company was formed in
1888, Hubbard & Gere, who owned
and operated the large oil mill at
Sioux City, turned that property in
to the companyIfor 1000 shares of
stock, then worth S33B share. They
retained their own liabilities, while
the bills receivable went to the COM
pany. This stock advanced to $59 a
share, and was worth $50 share when
Mr.. Hubbard gave up the manage
ment of its affairs. The decline in the
value of this stock began in 1892, and
the panic of 1898 sent it downward
rapidly, and since then it has never
recovered, being quoted today at $40 a
share. Here is depreciation from
s6O5, 900 to $4,000. Only one dividend
has been declared in four years, and
that only half of one per cent.
Mr.. Hubbard drew heavily upon
the milling company TO meet the
demands made upon him on &C
count of the shrinkage of these
securities, which were held by
eastern banks as collateral. This
is what involved the milling COM
pany. During the past four years Mr..
Hubbard's property has shrunk in
value over S800,000 He has used
every means in his power to
make a settlement with his
creditors, believing that that
wouldibe the best for all concerned,
but' the disinclination of few of the
creditors to accept his proposition
forced the step taken today.
When the Union Loan and Trust
Co. at Sioux City, failed, Hubbard &
Gere had about $4,000 in cash tied
up there.
Hubbard & Gere have reduced their
holdings of the Linseed Oil stock by
several thousand shares.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04
A SAD DEATH.
Miss Grace Dougherty Passes Away
in Minneapolis Friday Morning.

Mr.. James Dougherty received
telegram Friday afternoon from his
brother, John, at Minneapolis, con-
tanning the sad information that the
latter's daughter, Miss Grace
Dougherty, died that morning. The
young lady went to Minneapolis three
weeks ago to receive treatment, and
the cause of her death is believed to
be brain fever.
The deceased was twenty years of
age and was young lady who was
favorite among all who knew her.
She graduated from the Normal
school two years ago, and taught
year ago at Window. She was obliged
to give up her school en- account of
failing health, and study and worry
brought on her ailment year ago.
Mrs. Dougherty has been at her
daughters bedside for some time, and
Mr.. Dougherty joined her this morn
ing. Miss Dougherty's death will
cause genuine sorrow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04
HOMES FOUND.
The Henning Children Committed as
Matter of Form.

The case of the Henning children
came up in the probate courtSaturday
afternoon, and they were ordered CON-
mitted to the state public school at
Owatonna. This was agree
able to all the parties, includ-
ing Mr.. Henning, who was not
present, either in person or by attor-
ney. Mr.. Henning has found homes
for the children, two with farmers
near Nicollet station, and two in the
city. The people who agreed to take
the children wanted the state to
have supervision of them, so that
they could keep them and not be
liable to be deprived of them at any
time by the father. For this reason
the children were committed to the
state school, and will be given to the
families by the state authorities.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04
Hubbard & Palmer Co. Not Affected

Hubbard & Palmer Co., who have a
line of elevators extending from Man
kato to Mitchell, S. D., will not be in
the least degree affected by Mr.. Hub
bard's assignment. The concern is a
corporation, and the stock which Mr..
Hubbard holds in it is assigned with
his other assets, without interrupt
ing the firms business or affecting its
credit, which stands very high. 1t
will continue uninterrupted.
Mr.. Palmer owns but one share in
the milling company, as a matter of
convenience, and the assignment of
the company does not in the least eff
feet him. Mr.. Jay Hubhard's inter
est in the mill is also limited and un-
important.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04
Davis, Hubbard s. Co.

Mr.. Hubbard has recently with
drawn from the firm of. Davis, Hub
bard & Co., of Minneapolis, which
does large commission business. His
interest was purchased by Mr.. Palmer,
and the firm name has been changed
to Davis, Palmer & Co.
Mr.. Palmer had intended to remove
to Minneapolis in the near future, but
his going is rendered uncertain by
his being chosen as assignee of Mr..
Hubbard. How long these duties will
require his attention is not known,
but he will continue to reside in Man.
kato until he has been discharged as
assignee, in all.probability.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04

"A meeting of the business men of
Lake Crystal has been held for the
purpose of forming an association to
procure grounds and maintain a race
track and baseball park. A commit
tee consisting of II. Humphrey, G. J..
Dossett and r. B. Thomas, was ap-
pointed to draw up articles for an
association. Much interest is being
felt in the matter, and the prospects
are that Lake Crystal will have a
number of interesting horse races,
bicycle races and ball games during
the summer.
DR.. Jno. Williams, of Lake Crystal,
was in the city last Friday. He has
sold his fine span of matched bays to
a Minneapolis party for $3.50. The
team was to have been shipped by rail
Tuesday, but unfortunately one of
the horses met with an accident by
breaking through a bridge with one
foot. The injury is slight and in a
few days the horse will be all right.
Assessor Lille has mailed noti-
fications to the local holders of
mortgages recorded in this county,
and will be in his office June LIST after
500 a. NJ. to listen to any reasons that
any of these holders may present as
to why their mortgages should not be
listed for taxation.
Agent C. MooreMonday received a
a check for $25 from the Milwaukee
railway company, to be given to the
Mankato fire department for it's
efficient services in saving property
belonging to the road during the re-
cent fires. 1t will be turned over
Monday, and the liberality of the
road will be appreciated by the boys.
"A ten pound boy arrived Thurs
day to gladden. the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leo S. Lamm. 1T is the fourth
boy.
"A pension has been granted to
Elsie e. Chamberlain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04
MEMORIAL EXERCISES.
THE DAY is DULY OBSERVED IN
rIANkATO.
A Fine Parade of School Children and
Exercises at Lincoln Park-Wm. N.
PIymat Delivers a Short Address
All Passes off Well In Spite of the
Threatening Weather.

Memorial day was duly observed by
the G.. A. r. and the citizens of Man
kato. 1t looked for a time as though
the program at Lincoln park would be
interfered with by rain, but farther
than sprinkle there was nothing to
mar the occasion.
At nine O'Clock parade of school
children was formed and marched up
Broad street to the park, where they
were met by the members of the G. A.
b., Woman's Relief Corps and Post
Drum Corps, AS the hour for opening
the exercises approached large num-
Der of citizens gathered. The pro-
gram was opened with music by the
Post Drum Corps, followed by the &.
A. r. ritual service. A chorus Of
school children sang "The Boys in
Blue" under the direction of Miss
Deem, and showed good training.
The ritual service was concluded,
when Miss Eva Barnard, with few
appropriate words, placed wreath
upon the cross for the unknown dead.
Kenneth Gregg and John Jones then
rendered very nicely song, "Sweet
Rest. Sweet Peace"
Ralph Lunn gave Lincoln's speech
at Gettysburg with good effect, and
the school chorus followed with the
''Star Spangled Banner"
VIM. N. Plymat, as the orator Of
the occasion, delivered a short ad-
dress. He called the attention of his
audience TO the patriotism which ex-
lists, that causes the people to suspend
all business and gather in the memory
of those who freely gave up their lives
that the nation might live. 1t is
great sacrifice to give up the anticipa-
lions of life when one is young. The
old veterans know how that is. But
the young men from Is to Is years Of
age at that time nobly responded to
the call to their country's aid. They
not only fought for their country,
their flag and their homes, but above
that they fought for the freedom Of
men. He spoke of tine nobleness
of character that would give
up all for such struggle. The
survivors of this army that were then
young men, are now well along in
years and are fast passing away. But
the republic is safe. We know this
when we look out on the noble ranks
of the sons of veterans, and upon the
school children who so periodically
respond to the call on Memorial day.
They will take up the work so we'll
done and keep intact the country the
old veterans preserved.
The exercises were brought to
close with the singing of America"
by the chorus of school children.
Ala O'Clock the members of the
Woman's Relief Corps, met at the
Post hall, and proceeded in body to
Glenwood cemetery where they dec
grated the graves of the fallen dead.
They were accompanied by quite d
number OF the old soldiers.
The large attendance at the eXer-
cises at Lincoln park attested to the
fact that public interest in Memorial
Day is not in the least abating, but
that from year to year it is getting a
stronger hold upon the people, and
throwing out patriotic influence up
on the youth that bodies good for the
| future.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04

the range, but a recent round up
showed only 1900 head, and the re-
ceiver returns only 947 head. Mr..
Hubbard places his loss on this invest
ment at S150,OO0. He could have
easily sustained his reverses here,
however, had it not been for the con-
tinual falling of the liuseed oil stock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04
INSURANCE ADJUSTED.
Full Insurance Allowed and cash Psy-
ments Made on the Patterson Block
Geo. B. Owen and w. F. JOst Also
Take Settlements.

The insurance adjusters of the COM
panies carrying insurance on the L.
Patterson Mercantile Co.'s building
and stock were in ,the city Friday
and Saturday and adjusted the losses.
Each company allowed the full insur-
ance carried, and immediate cash pay
ments will be made in almost every
instance. The following are the
amounts allowed:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04

Butler nearly across from the city
hall.
The sheriff of Ida Grove telegraph
edSaturday that he couldnot come un-
til Sunday. Butler was held
until then.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04

Mrs. Lunn will take few
scholars in painting or oil, call
at 3l7-2 Security block.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-06-04

the Citizens Fire Association; Mr..
Cole, of St. Paul, the Royal; O.. E.
Norbeck, of La Crosse, the Concordia
Mr.. Mulvehill, of Detroit, the De-
troit; Ed. Heinrich, of st. Paul, the
Grand Rapids; VIM. B. Leech, of Min
neapolis, the Hartford and London
Assurance; and Mr.. Lowry, of Mime
apolis, the Home.
The prompitude with which these
losses have been adjusted reflects
credit upon the various companies.
Mr.. Patterson has made no ar
rangements for rebuilding, and will
not until after II. A. Patterson re-
turns from Chicago, which will be to-
night. The latter will inspect the in
terror arrangements of several build
ings occupied by wholesale grocery
houses, with view of using the in
formation gained in the new building.
The Citizens Fire Association. was
the first to pay it's loss, and gave Mr..
Patterson check for $1,000.
The insurance carried by J. T. Will
liams & Son, 81. P. Christensen and G,
A. Chapman on the store and stock OF
Geo. B. Owen was today satisfactorily
adjusted, and Mr.. Owen was rendered
the cash for his loss. This is doing
business with dispatch. The loss on
the building was less than 5000, caused
by falling brick, injuring the real
part. The building is insured fol
81, 900 in each the German Insurance
company, the Connecticut, and the
Williamsburgh City, of Brooklyn
The stock was insured in the Mer'
chants of Newark for $500, and in the
Poenix, Of Brooklyn, for $500. A. E
Greeley, of Minneapolis, was in the
city representing the Merchants: MI
Miller, of Chicago, adjusted the loss
for the Phoenix; and Mr.. Hill repre-
sented the German Insurance Co.
VIM. E. Jost carries $4O0 insura nee
on his stock with the Citizens Fire
Association, and settled with the com
pany for S45, check for which he re
ceived Saturday. His damage mostl!
caused by moving.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-12

Our government, In response 10 the
church sentiment, is endeavoring to
put stop to the ghost dance among
the Indians. That this dance is bar
barism, there is no doubt, and the In.
dlans ought to quit it Still, poor 10
should not be made TO shoulder all the
odium for bArbarism for which, sup.
posing he is familiar with the history
Of his white brethren Of the medieval
age, be has such eminent authority
for the prsetiee.
II one will turn to Europe In the
medieval age he will hnd excuse for
the nutured Indian in the "Dance Of
Death" which was popular among the
people, where all ranks and ages were
represented as dancing together with
the skeleton form OF death, which
seems TO have had the concurrence
and appreciation OF the clergy, and
often the performances were held in
the churches.
The dancers would appear in mas
querAde form, and as the movements
progressed Death would introduce con
versRtions with the persons in the
procession, each OF whom in turn van
,shed ftom the scene, as symbol Of
departure from life.
The custom. as represented by art
and story, appears 10 have been popu-
lar as religious ceremony, for more
than three centuries in vast
number OF forms, ranging in pathos,
humor and grotefqueness according 10
the earnestness and enthusiastic relig-
ious zeal Of the people, aud is cele-
brated IN the poetry and art OF almost
every language Of Europe.
In the appendix to Teknor's history
OF spanish literature is TO be found
most graphic and interesting poems
illustrative OF these religious prAe.
tices, where death" is made TO sum
mon first the pope, then the cardinals
kings, bishops, priests, and so on dowr
10 the common people.
II Is alleged that the Indian "ghos
dance is sinful, idolatrous and heath
enish," and therefore TO save Mr.. Ii
from u ne7er-returnsble trip 10 hades
he ought to abandon this piece OF folly
and no doubt he should do so.
But could such practices be NOR
hurtful and absurd than the medieval
Dance OF Death The latter hA'
the approval OF the contemporAneou
clergy, while the poor Indian ia IN
ghostly quiekstep Is without the ben
eft of the cloth
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-12

company with several others, were at
work cleaning tho cemetery in that
neigh borhood, and becoming tired he
laid down to rest. A hy lit on his
nose, and in trying TO brush II of the
fy dropped into his nose This caused
him TO sneeze, which dislodFed the ay,
which was only in his nose an instant.
But almost Immediately he felt tick
ling sensation in his nose, which grew
constantly worse.
Dr. BlsKe injected solution Of CO.
caine in the nostril and removed twen-
ty-four OF the worms.
Yesterday Roberts was again in
town for treatment, and one worm was
removed It being dead, the cocaine
having done its work duncan Ban.
"a
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-12

The gro win OF the silver sentiment
in England and France is stronger to-
day than st auy time in the history Of
the white metal Indeed, outside OF
London, the pressure is SO strong as
10 cause serious alarm among the
London bRnkera. and In France the
friends Of silver embrace almost the
entire population, outside a few bank
ers whose relations with the English
gold syndicates compel their silence.
There is no one thing IN the future SO
absolutely certain as that silver win
be restored to its Legitimate and right
idl ofice as one Of the primary money
metals IN the commercial transactions
Of the world, aud the glory Of this
grand achievement will belong to the
stalwGrt friends OF silver ia the United
states
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-12
First published In the Daily Leader.
Sept. II, 1897
Notice for Publication.

Land office at Guthrie, Ok, Sept. Is,
1897.
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
uAmed settler has fled notice OF his inten-
tion 10 make hnal proof IN support OF his
claim, and that said proof VIII be made
before the register and receiver, United
States land otice, az Guthrie, Ok, on
October 20. 1897, VIZ;
Montgomery N. Remington, for lots 3
and 4 aud south hf az or see 8, tp IL, 2.
west
He names the following witnesses 10
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said land, viz:
Nathaniel GOoch, james B liooch,
Thomas 5, Smith and James A. Farqu-
harson, ali OF Guthrie, o. 4.
t2ls A. n. J, cRooK, Register,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-12
rst published in The Daily Leader. DC
tober 3, 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie, o. T., October
., 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settlers have fled notice of their
intention to make final proof In support
OF their claim, and that said proof will be
made before register and receiver United
States land Office at Guthrie, o. T., on
November 9. 1897, viz:
Lavinia Allnutt and Francis T. SwayZe
sisters and heirs-at-law OF Mary A.
Mitchell. deceased, for the Sc or Of NV
or OF sec 8, twp II, r W.
They name the following witnesses TO
prove their continuous,residen upon and
cultivation OF, said land, viz:
James Myers, Frank +. Green, George
Ogle and Jacob Blevins, all OF Crescent
City. o. Il.
1906 A. N. J. CROOK, Register
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-12
/ First pulhshed in the Daily Leader
October 2, 1897.
Notice for Publication.

Land Office at Guthrie okla, october
/, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice OF his
intention TO make final proof In support
Of his claim, aud that said proof will be
made before the register and receiver ".
5. land Office at Guthrie, Okla, on No
vember 6, 1897, viz;
Charles Il White, for lot 2 and sw or OF
ne or OF sec 4, twp IA, 2e.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residt nee upon and
cultivation Of said land, viz:
John A Carpenter, Lewis T.. Martin,
James b. George and George r. Carpen-
ter. all OF Ingram, o. Il.
1898 a. n. j. Crook, Register.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-10-12

81 losEPn, Mo, Oct ll-Hiram VI.
Davis. driver of laundry wagon here,
has recently received s3l 600 from the
government in payment of claim for
horses and mules owned by him and
killed by the Indians twenty-five years
ago. The entire amount OF the claim
was $50 00o and the balance will be
paid in few days He will go 10
Denver TO live in comfort