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Daily camera., 1897-09-01
THE DALEY CAMERA.
The Windy Age.

II you want to be wheelist
And run centuries galore,
If you banker in an airship
To the armament to soar,
II you wish to be a senator
And talk forevermore,
You must have wind
Lots of wind.
Pittsburgh News.
Daily camera., 1897-09-01
Sure of Large Patronage.

Traddles-Don' bother yourself try
ing to invent a flying machine, old man.
If YOU want to make hit invent kick
ing machine.
The Inventor-Whatw would / do with
it?
Traddles-Why, set it up where it will
catch the crowd on the way home from
the races!-Town Topics.
Daily camera., 1897-09-01
For Sale.

FOR sale.
Residence and grounos Of II lots with
in mile of the post Office! Comfortable
house with ample barn, stable and out
buildings. Suitable for a chicken farm
or small dairy or both. Enquire at this
Office tor address.
Daily camera., 1897-09-01
Notice.

All cards of thanks will be charged
for at rate OF FIVE cents line.
Daily camera., 1897-09-01

WANTED-UPRIGH AND FAITH
w full gentlemen or ladies to travel
for responsible, established house in
T.. Monthly $500 and expenses.
Position steady. Reference. Enclose
self addressed stamped envelope. The
Dominion Company, Dept H. Chicago.
Daily camera., 1897-09-01
To Cure a Cold in one Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. IS cents.
Daily camera., 1897-09-01

To heal the broken and diseased tis-
sues, to soothe the irritated surfaces, to
instantly relieve and permanently cureis
the mission of DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. Parlor Drug Store.
Daily camera., 1897-09-01

Don't forget that first class lunches,
ice cream and oysters in season can be
had at DORIS, 18th street, south OF the
First National bank.
Daily camera., 1897-09-01

Ladies fine shoes in latest styles and
best makes at Dale's.
Daily camera., 1897-09-01

Also select delegates to the Judicial Con-
vention.
The several precincts are allotted the follow
ing representation in the convention:
Daily camera., 1897-09-01
New York Stocks.

Daily Market Quotations as furnished by inc
w. Flntham Jr Masonic TemDle:
Daily camera., 1897-09-01

man exultant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
ANOTHER TURNS UP.
Hike Kelly Found Three Buyers For
His Home Made Checks.

Several days ago the papers publish
ed an account of the passing by Mike
Kelly of forged check for "a so upon
Herman Haas, and one for $3.50 upon
Samuel Ross. They were cashed in
full last Saturday night. The checks
purported to be signed by G. E.
Thayer, a farmer who lives back Of
Agency hill, and for whom Kelly
worked three days at $3.50 a day.
Both Mr.. Haas and Mr.. Ross knew
that Kelly had done this work, and
Kelly was accompanied into Haas
saloon by a carpenter who lives in
North Mankato. The check present.
ed at Mr.. Haas was drawn on the
Mankato National bank and was de-
posted at the First National bank
Monday morning, and refused by the
Mankato National bank in the after
noon. The other check was drawn on
the First National bank and was pre-
sented Monday afternoon and refused.
1t now appears that Kelly succeed
ed in having larger check cashed. 1t
was drawn on the First National
bank, dated Aug. 21st, numbered 4S,
and was for S12.25, and purported to
be signed by Louis Reeder, who is a
farmer residing seven miles south OF
Mankato. 1t was drawn in Kelly
favor, like the other two checks, and
he called at John Miller's saloon, on
North Front street, Saturda. night
and asked Mr.. Miller's son, v lillian,
to cash it. The young man refused
to do so, saying that he did not have
enough money. Kelly claimed to
have been working for Mr.. Reeder,
and said that the latter had paid him
with the check. Sunday, Kelly call
ed again at the saloon and asked the
proprietor, John Miller, to cash the
check and this time he was accommo-
dated. Kelly then treated the crowd
and left, and that was the last that
has been seen of him in Mankato. Mr..
Reeder has no account at the First
National bank, and the check turned
out to be forged.
Kelly is described as small man,
evidently an Irishman, about forty
years old, STOPPING, with red, wrin-
killed. face. He CLAIMED to have work
ed at grading on railroads. He had
procured blank checks of the banks in
some way. The writing is plain and
was evidently written slowly and
carefully by one not accustomed to
writing rapidly. The face of the
checks are in ink, and the endorse
ment in lead pencil. No trace of
Kelly has been found.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
COUNTY'S CASH ACCOUNT.
Annual Report of County Auditor
Gunders to the Public Examiner.

County Auditor Gunders has pre-
pared his annual report to the public
examiner, showing the condition of
the treasury July 31st last. There
was on that day S24, SS1. "a on hand, Of
which S43324 was state funds,
S7,7S7.93 county revenue, S3,37O.65
county poor fund, s1,O27.31 county
road and bridge, S1,791, 27 town fund,
S217.95 city and village fund, 81, 1854. so
railroad bounty, s3,529.32 school dis
trict funds. $4,000 current school
funds, S1,0S639 state school loan
funds, $657.S1 private redemption
fund, and $3,3O5.69 tax collections.
There was total of SO, 1915 on hand
belonging to the school districts of
the county, of which S473.72 was due
the city district. Two of the school
districts had overdrawn $500. There
was in the treasury due the city
s217.95, Mapleton s359.S6, Beaufort
S422.72, Decoria s345.95, Lincoln
S599.15, Mcpherson S16.99, Madison
Lake S5O.24. Lime was overdrawn
1884.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
AN EXPLANATION,
The WoOdman Difficulty Between
Rock Island and Fulton,

We have been handed the following
from the Greenville Advocate of Aug.
18th, by local members of the order,
for publication:
SIN 1892 the Head Camp of the
Modern Woodmen of America held at
Omaha, Nebraska, voted to change
the location of the principal office
from Fulton to Rock Island. The
Fulton people obtained an Injunction
which was continued to the courts
until the Head Camp meeting at
Madison, Wis, when it was again de-
cided to remove to Rock Island. The
Injunction proceedings were finally de-
cided in favor Of Fulton on the ground
that under the laws of the State of
Illinois the location of the head office
could not be changed at a meeting
held outside the state. An act of the
Legislature was then obtained per-
hitting organizations such as the
Woodmen, to change the location of
their principal office!at meetings held
outside of the state, and at the Head
Camp held at Dubuque, Iowa, June
l, 1897, it was nearly unanimously
to change the location to Rock Island.
The Fulton people got out two other
iniunctlons before the Master in
Chancery of Whiteside county. On
Saturday, August IA, Judge Gest dis
solved both injunctions, his decision
being given in the morning of that
day. The Rock Island people then
chartered special train and with
force of about six hundred people
went to Fulton to remove the Office.
The Fulton people resisted the re-
moval and fight .ensued and the re-
moval was prevented. The business
is now resumed at the office.and every
thing proceeding in the,usual manner.
About nine o'clock on the evening of
the difficulty the Fulton people secur-
ed another injunction from the Master
in Chancery of Whiteside county, and
that Injunction is now pending and
nothing further will be done in regard
to the removal until the courts have
disposed of the matter. The ques-
tion now resolves itself into legal
contest and will be left in the hands
of the courts, and if the courts deter
mine it in favor of the removal to
Rock Island it will be done without
difficulty. In the meantime the bust
ness of the Order will continue as
usual and the Jurisdiction need not
look for any further acts of violence
or disturbance"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03

purpose. and when it reaches $4,000
move will be made to secure the
same, and the speaker said that when
that time came he would not be sur
prised that Mankato Odd Fellows,
with the energy and spirit they pos
sess, would make an offer that would
secure it.
He then followed with a brief re-
view of the growth of Odd Fellow
ship in this country from the institu-
tion of the first lodge at Baltimore in
1918 to the present day. 1t now has
membership of 100000 men, large
property interest, and disburses thou
sands of dollars annually in charitable
purposes. Touching upon the reason
for this great order, he said it was
due to the grand principle Of frater-
nity-the brotherhood of men. This
principle was not recognized in an
cient times, but from the time Of
Christ it has been at work upon the
hearts Of men, and today permeates
every avenue where man moves.
In conclusion he referred to the
propriety of erecting such an elegant
building as'was proposed, upon the
site of the old one. Some might doubt
the propriety Of it, and declare it not
wise for such "a town, that depended
mainly upon it's agricultural surround
iDgs. But it should be remembered
that we have one of the richest
agricultural sections in the country.
And further that the sources of wealth
in our state are as yet only partially
developed; that when they reach a
full development there must be in
creased manufacturing interests here,
and the benefits therefrom will be
felt in all localities, and Mankato
must profit with the rest.
At the conclusion of his address,
the benedictioni was pronounced by
Rev. T. M. Edmands.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
SOME CROP REPORTS.

From Amboy Herald:
John Crook reports tine best yield
thus far this season. From 40 acres
he threshed 92O bushels, or % bushels
per acre. This is considered big
yield this season.
Charley Marks has a "diversified"
wheat crop this season. He reports
some No. 1 Northern and some of no
grade,
J. L. Samson reports the best flax
yield from about one acre of ground,
you will probably hear of this season.
He broke up small patch of ground
this spring heretofore used as hog
pasture, sowed it to fax, and from
this the threshing machine measured
"a bushels lacking very few pounds.
Geo, Baxter had 1875 acres Of wheat
this year. He says 65 acres averaged
20 bushels to the acre, 40 acres 6
bushels per acre, 20 acres III bushels
per acre.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
CORNER STONE LAID.
The Odd Fellows Formally Enter
Upon the Erection of Their
Building.
A Large Gathering of Odd Fellow S
and Citizens Witness the
Ceremony.

The ceremonies in connection with
laying the corner stone of the new
Odd Fellows building at the cor
ner of Jackson and Second streets
were held Thursday afternoon, and
were of most impressive nature. 1t
was nearly four o'clock when the men,
bers of lodge No. Is, and of Schiller
lodge, together with the ladies of the
Rebekah lodges, headed by Concordia
band, put in an appearance at the
site of the new building. The cere-
monies were opened with selection
by the band, followed by the singing
of the Opening Odd Fellows Ode, by
members of the lodge. ]. A. Flittie,
master of ceremonies, followed with
a few brief remarks and introduced
Rev. T. NJ. Edmands, who invoked the
divine blessing upon the occasion.
W. D. Tompkins read list OF the
contents of the sealed box deposited
in the niche under the stone. Among
other things this box contained copy
of the DAILY FREE PRESS of Aug. rs,
containing brief history of the lodge;
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
THIEF WAS BUSY.
A Mankato Party at Lake Emily Lose
Several ValuableS.

Friday evening party of twenty-six
young people drove to Lake Emily
and spent few hours at that delight
full resort. They danced in the pavil-
lion at Volk's, to music furnished by
the St. Peter mandolin club, and en-
joyed the boat riding by star light.
The party returned at about four
o'clock this morning, enthusiastic
over the affair.
During the evening some sneak
thief visited the two large wagons in
which the party rode and purloined
such articles as could be found. Peter
Sanger, the driver of one wagon, lost
good overcoat, Miss Rose Rausch a
new and valuable macintosh, Louis
Kruse an overcoat, and Burt Pau a
new sweater which he was taking to
his sister, Miss Mary, who is camping
at the lake.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03

few years ago it was considered
wilderness of prairie and forest, now
teens with civilization at every point.
He also referred to the first settle
ment of MankatU back in the early
fifties, and the changes that have
been wrought since.
But the development of our popula-
tion was not the only marvellous fea-
lures of our progress. Education was
one of the elories of our country. He
followed the growth of immigration
from the various pArts OF the world to
this country and the fusing OF these
masses. Said it took some time to
Law the foundation for an educational
system under the circumstances, but
when it had finally been accomplish
ed it's growth had been great.
He also referred to other influences
that had been at work upon society
the church, literary societies and fra
ternal organizations all OF which had
done great work. The Odd Fellows,
as one of the latter, have occupied an
important field in this development.
The speaker reviewed briefly the work
the organization has done by bring
ing men of different classes together
ia social and fraternal way, lifting
up all toward a higher ideal. Its
members he said, are not to be found
in alms-houses;all are carefully looked
after and cared for by the organiza-
tion. The order in many states
has homes for the INDECENT members,
widows and orphans. This state will
soon have such home, there now be-
ing $4,000 raised as fund for that
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY.

While primarily the State Fair is
designed for the farmer, it should not
be supposed that there is nothing to
interest those not in agricultural
pursuits. There will be something to
attract everyone, and especially the
ladies. The woman's building will be
filled with woman's handi-work. The
exposition building will have mercan-
tile and other displays fairly bewild-
ering in their variety. There will be
curiosities in inventions, and general
amusements almost without limit,
the whole making a combination
which no one can afford to miss, no
matter what may be his or her
avocation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
HIS RESIDENCE Consulted.

Fire consumed the residence of Mr..
Anderson, the shooting gallery man,
in West Mankato, Friday night. The
fire occurred at about 1920 o'clock, and
the person who started to turn in the
alarm did not know how the box
worked, but a still alarm was sent in.
The fire had too much Roadway for
the dwelling to be saved, but the con-
tents were secured. The loss is about
S4OO. Mr.. Anderson was away, but his
family was occupying the house.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03

a CODY of the Daily ReUieoU, of last
spring, with an account of the burn
ing of the old building and cuts of the
ruins; copy of the Mankato Post;
a photograph of B. D. Pay, the only
remaining charter member Of the
lodge; an official record of the lodge;
numerous business cards of business
men; relics of the fire, etc. The box
was then deposited in the place made
ready for it under the corner stone.
The ceremony of layingsthe corner
stone was then performed by j. A.
Flittie according to the lodge ritual,
and was beautiful and impressive
service, after which district deputy
H. w. Wilcox proclaimed the stone
laid. This was followed by a short
prayer by Rev. Edmands.
Mr.. w. A. Funk was then introduce
ed and made few remarks in rela-
tion to the new building, and the Or
der for which it will be home.
A song was then rendered by a male
quartette consisting of Humphrey
Jones, Evan Hughes, E. D. Jones and
G. E. Musser.
The address of the occasion was de-
livered by Hon. G.. S. Ives, of ST..
Peter. 1t had been carefully prepar-
ed and was most appropriate to the
time, touching upon the growth of
our city, state and nation, and the de-
velopment of a better feeling among
men for each other, and the part the
Odd Fellows organization has had in
helping to bring it ABOUT.
He said it spoke we'll for the energy
and spirit of Mankato Odd Fellows
that so soon after the destruction of
their old home, they had commenced
the erection of new temple. 1t was
such spirit as developed a country
and turned country homes into great
and busy cities. 1t was such spirit
as would make Mankato the largest
city in Southern Minnesota. 1t is the
spirit that has built up our nation.
From the time of the revolution to
the present our progress as nation
has been marvellous. He then refer
red to the growth of cities in our land
and gave a few statistics showing
their rapid advance. Not only, he
said, has the growth of our population
been marvellous, but also that of our
wealth as we'll, Its Increase has been
tremendous. The development OF
that part of the country known as the
Louisiana purchase, of which our state
was part, has been more marvellous
still. In fact it's growth in popula-
tion and wealth has been one of the
marvels of the age. And the develop
ment of Minnesota has kept pace
with the rest Of the nation. Only a
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03

Carl Peterson, of Lake Crystal, zap
piled to County Attorney Hughes
Friday, afternoon for warrant .for
the arrest of man named Stevens,on
the charge of assault in the third de-
gree. He said that Stevens had Bit
ten one of his thumbs during an en-
counter which they had, and he asked
for a warrant for mayhem, but the
case did not come under the statutes.
He was told to 90 back to Lake Crys-
tai and procure his warrant, rather
than to put the county to the expense
of bringing Stevens to Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
Proposals For Wood.

Sealed bids will be received by the
undersigned up to Monday, Sept. goth,
1897, for 300 cords dry maple wood; 300
cords soft wood (elm and basewood,
all of first quality and delivered on
the Normal school grounds, Mankato,
Mimi, as needed. Bids may be made
for any part of said wood. The right
is reserved to reject any or all bids.
Address, GEO. FL. CLARK,
Resident Director State Normal
School, 500, So. Broad St., or call at
Glass Block, Mankato, MINI.
Mankato, Mimi, Aug. 25, 1897.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
NO DULL DAYS.

Every day at the Minnesota State
Fair, commencing Monday, Sept. 9th
to and ending Sept. 18th, will be at
tractive. See the programme:
Monday, Labor Day-Programme
under auspices of the labor organ
izations of the twin cities.
Tuesday, Minneapolis Day-Trot-
ting, pacing and running races,
band concert, balloon ascension and
special attractions.
Wednesday, Minnesota Territorial
and State Day-Territorial pioneers
in attendance. Racing program and
band concert with special sensational
attractions.
Thursday, st. Paul Day-Trotting,
pacing and running races, band con-
cert, balloon ascension and special
attractions.
Friday, Farmers Elaborate
special programme, trotting, pacing
and running races, band concert, SEN
sational attractions.
Saturday, Bicycle Day-Elaborate
special programme, band concert,
balloon race and sensational attrac-
tions.
Brilliant carnival events in both
cities during each evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
GALLANT SERVICES RECOGNIZED.
Capt. L. N. Holmes Receives Notice of

Capt. L. N. Holmes yesterday re-
ceived the following letter, which,
while it is a somewhat tardy recogni-
tion of most meritorious action in
the face of greatly superior numbers
of the enemy, is none the less appre-
ciated:i
War Department, WASHINGTON,
July 80, 1897.
LOvILO N. HOLMES, Esq,
Mankato, MINI.
SIR:-You are hereby notified that
by direction of the president and un-
der the provisions of the Act Of Con-
greSs approved March 3, 1863, prOvid-
ing for the presentation Of medals of
honor to such officers, non-commis-
stoned officers and privates as have
most distinguished themselves in &C.
tion, Congressional Medal Of Honor
has this day been presented to you for
most distinguished gallantry in ac-
tion, the following being a statement
of the particular service, viz
sat Nolinsville, Tenn, February
Is, 1863, this soldier, then first SER
geant, Co. H, I'd Minnesota Infantry,
was one of a detachment of sixteen
men escorting a wagon train that was
attacked.by one hundred and twenty
five cavalry. After a most heroic de-
Tense, under Sergeant Holmes, this
attack was repulsed' 'and the train
saved"
The medal of honor Willie forward
ed to you by registered mail as soon
as it shall have Eeen engraved.
Respectfully,
r. A. kL6ER,
Secretary of War.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
Teachers Examinations,

for Blue Earth county will be held as
follows, beginning promptly at eight
o'clock each day:
Mankato, III. S. Friday and Satur-
day, Sept. "a and Is. Paper will be
furnished.
The usual program will be followed.
No certificates extended, endorsed or
renewed, and no private examinations
granted to anyone. All permanent
certificates issued to persons, who
during the present school year did not
attend summer school are hereby
revoked.
GEO. W. SCHERER,
Co. Supt. of Schools.
Mankato, July %, 1897.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
BIDS OPENED.

The board Of public works opened
bids Friday afternoon for the curbing
and guttering of both sides of Walnut
street between Front and Second. D.
P. Hayes was lowest bidder, at Is
cents per lineal foot, and secured the
contract. The other bidders were
John Mccall, 80 cents, and T. R.
Coughlan, SO cents. The council will
undoubtedly approve the contract, as
the work is much needed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03

Frank Carney was brought before
Judge Shissler this morning on the
charge of non-suppOrt, preferred by
his wife, who claims to be des-
titute with one months old
child to support. By request or the
indulgence of the county attorney the
defendent was not arraigned. but time
was given him for giving bond that
he will pay his wife S15 a month for
her support. He has paid one months
installment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
POSTPONED.

The illness of Miss Marie Chapman
has caused the postponement Of her
marriage to Mr.. Geo. w. Sugden,
which was announced for Sept. 1st,
to later date not yet settled upon.
Miss Chapman has been i'll with
typhoid fever for several days, but
her friends will be glad to know THAT
she is now daily improving and her
rapid recovery is expected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03
HOG CHOLERA AT ST. CLAIR.

Hog cholera has made it's way to
St. Clair for the first time in it's his
tory. Henry Foster is reported to
have lost Is hogs the past week. He
has $500 or 5000 worth of hogs, and
he expects to lose them all.
Fremont Pew, who lives in Mic OIL
let county five miles on the St. Peter
hill road, has lost over sixty hogs from
the cholera, and several Of his neigh
bors have lost heavily.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-09-03

Goods are going up, and prices are
going down, and in order to make
room for our fall and winter stock, we
are sacrificing on all our light and
medium weight clothing. Model
Clothing and Shoe House.
DR.. Amos is now in Mankato at
the American House and will be for
some time. All that wish to be treat
ed by him come at once. Cheaper
than ever.