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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-07
RAGE OF A JEALOUS MAN;
A Toledo Carpenter Attempts Muir
der and Suicide.

Toledo, Ohio. Sept. rs. R. Ashwell. a
carpenter, yesterday shot his wife, after
which ne turned the pistol Oh himself.
Ashwell has been insanely jealous OF his
wife. Yesterday he entered the house,
while the family were at dinner and with
out a word opened fire on his wife.
Sire fell at the first shot, and begged him
to cease. lie then fired at his two children,
who fIeG unhurt Ashwell again turned HE
attention to his wife, inflicting two more
woudps Henext wentinto the yard, where
he shot himself in the right temple. Both
WIN prohahlv die.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-07
MRS. LANGTRY MARRIED.
Said to Have Welded Distinguish
ed Nobleman of Eu rope.

ed Noblemnn of Europe.
LOucon, Sept. T.-Rumor has been very
busy here or late in ascribing the inten-
teutions of Mrs Langtry TO marry dis
tinguished-foreigu nohlemsn. Society, both
here and on the continent, has been agog
with the many reports that have from time
to time been in circulation regarding this
t.pic, more perhaps On account of the OBJ
jections of the family and friends OF the
aristocratic parsonage, whose name has
tcen long associated with that OF the
actress than from any particular interest
In Mis-. Langtry.
Now, among the friends of the lady
il is confidently stated that very recently
she has been privately married to the dis
tingushcd foreigner.
And there is food for gossip in European
court circles thereon.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-07

It is a notorious fact that, as rule the
tragetlian on the stage; the fierce othello,
the shrieking Lear, or the merciless Shy
lock, is q mild and merry man in private
life; while the low comedian, whose very
appearance before the footlights causes
a roer OF laughter, is more than likely 70
he a preternaturally SNUG and snlileless
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1897-09-07
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and only manuscripts Of o6UioUs importance
wiU be returned TO their authors.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
Tried 10 Loot u Bank.

Moran, Kan, Jan IA The Moran
bank of this place was broken into
yesterday about 3 a. M, and an at
tempt made to loot the safe. They
were discovered by the city nigh..
watchman, H. Tymeson, after drill
ling through the second doors. lynn
eson's arrival on the scene was very
opportune, rs i'll a short time the
bank would have been minus about
$1,000 in cash beside securities. At
ter an exchange of several shots
the robbers escaped, but are being
hotly pursued by citizens, will
good prospect of their capture. Tb.
work of Tymeson can not be toe
highly praised by the bank officials
or citizens here.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
Made Straight.

Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 14.-Albert W.
Voris. travelling man and bigamist,
plead guilty this morning. His two
wives-Annie Mitchell of Cincinnati
and Ella Brewer-were both in court
and We're much affected.
Judge Tuley said he would give
him the minimum sentence ia order
to carry out the following arrange
ment agreed upon by all parties: On
Saturday he would give a divorce to
Annie Michel. Toris has served q
year in the Penitentiary. He will live
with Ella Brewer The rapid di
vorce is possible on account of Voris
being convict.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
Fairbanks IL Cilosen.

Indianapolis, Ind, Jan. 13.-The
eighty FIVE Republicans of the Leg
islature last night nominated Chas
W. Fairbanks Of this city for Unlted
States Senator on the first ballot.
The vote was As follows: Fairbanks,
so; General Lew Wallace, 6; W. Il,
McKeen Of Terre Haute, IL; r. S.
Taylor of Fort Wayne, 3; Frank
Posey of Evansville. 3, Benjamin
Harrison. l; Judge Baker, l.
Mr.. Fairbanks was temporary
chairman of the Republican National
convention, and has never held civic
or military Office. He graduated at
Della ware, O.. in 1872, in the same
class as Senator elect Foraker of
Ohio. He was admitted to the bar
in Ohio, married the daughter OF
Judge Cole OF Marysville, O., aud
moved to this CITY in 1874 He is a
corporation lawyer and has amassed
a fortune.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21

A Preacher Slew Deacon With a Razor.
Little Rock, Ark, Jan, 14-In
colored Baptist church at Yellow
Bayou, in Cnicot county, one man
was killed. another fatally wounded
and several others badly hurt \
revival wasin progress at the church. =.
Last night Rev. Henry Walker made
a remark which Deacon Williams
did not like, and he slapped Walker
IL the mouth Walker attacked the
deacon, knocking hlm to the floor
with a cane. 4 free for all fight en-
sued, in which partisans joined,
using razors and clubs. Walker,
with his raz 3r, cut Williams throat,
killing him instantly. A negro, name
unknown. received a fatal cut, and
about dozen others were slashed
more or less painfully. Several ar
rests were made, including Walker,
who is under heavy guard. to pre-
vent being lynched.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
A Cook Booll Free i.

"rable and Kitchen" is the title
of new cook book published by the
Price Baking Powder Company. Chi
cago. Just at this time it will be
sent free if you write a postal men
tioning the BUTLER WEA.ALy TINES.
This book has been tried by our
selves and is Que of the very best Of
its kind Besides containing over
400 receipts for all kinds of pastry
and home cookery there are many
hints for the table and kitchen,
showing how to set table, how to
enter the dining room, etc; nun
dred and one hints in every branch
of the culinary art Cookery of the
very finest and richest as we'll as OF
the most economical and home like
is provided for Remember Table
and Kitchen" be sent, postage pre-
paid to any lady sending her address
name (name, town and State plaiDl =
given. A copy in German or Scan
dinavaian will be sent if desired
Postal card is as good as letter
Address Price Baking Powder Co
Chicago, Ill
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21

Holden, Mo, Jan. 1.-The wife
of prominent young farmer, three
miles northeast of the city, and a
young lady of this city few nights
ago thought they would have some
fun They dressed in mems clothing
masked themselves, buckled on two
big revolvers and started out as
highwaymen They met man who
lived at Mr. Kirkpatrick's, escorting
young lady home, on horseback,
and held them up in regular footpad
style and demanded their money.
Not getting any they relieved them
of their horses and caused them to
walk home about one fourth of 9
mile They then rode up on the
horses and explained. 1t might
have been serious joke
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
Electric Bitters.

a Electric Bitters is medicine suiteC
tor ANY season, but perhaps more gener.
ally needed when the languid, exhausted
feeling prevails, when the liver is torpid
and sluggish and the need OF a tonic
and Alternative is felt. A prompt use of
this medicine has prevented long ano
perhaps fatal bilious tevers. No 1nedi.
cine will act more surely counteractins
and freeing the system from the malari-
al poison. Headache, indigestion, con-
stipation, dizziness yields to Electri,
Bitters. SOC and ST. per bottle at II
fuckers drugstore.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
InaugurHted Without Expense.

Denver Col, Jan. 13 Without
ostentation or display, and at an ex-
pense of less than SIS to the State.
Hon Alva Adams, Democrat. was
inaugurated as Governor of Colora.
do at noon today. He walked from
his residence to the Capitol, where,
in the presence of the Legislature in
joint session aud large number Ct
citizens, the oath of Office Was ad.
ministered by Chief Justice Hayt,
There will be no public reception or
demonstration of any description.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
With u Sheriff.

Mason City, Ia, Jan. 12-Sheriff
Fairbanks of Floyd County has
eloped with Mrs George Ferteg of
Charles City. Their meeting places
were at Dubuque, and from there
they went to parts unknown Ms
Ferteg, it is alleged, took s1,SO0 of
her husbands money. The wronged
husband is after the elopers with
vengeance iu his eye. The Board Of
Supervisors are now in session to
fill the vacancy Of Sheriff
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
BROUGHT THEM BACK.

travelling Harness Thieves Caught in Kansas
Nevada Post.
The number and variety of thieves
now loose upon this section was
never greater than right now. Moth
ing seems to be safe from the hands
OF these trihing hounds, many of
whom trayel through the country in
wagons roDbing hen roosts, barn
Yards, smoke houses and, in fact,
appropriating anything that is port
ible and of value that happens to
come in their way.
Sometime these thieves are fol-
lowed and captured Constable Ora
Wright caught couple such recent
ly in Coal township and they got q
just and prompt punishment by a
penitentiary sentence, for burglary,
at the present term of the circuit
court. 1t is to be regretted that
more Of them are not similarly situ
ated.
Saturday last couple of this class
of thieves passed through this coun
ty in a wagon having stolen a mum
Der of articles from the barps and
farm houses along their route from
Butler. Among others robbed was
a Vernon county farmer, living ne ar
the State line. He tracked the
thieves to Ft. Scott where he learned
they had been seen. The thieves
had stolen a set of harness from him.
The Bates county officers were
also On their track, the same men
having stolen two or three sets OF
harness in that county. The thieves
were overhauled at Uniontown. Kan.
sas, Monday night and the stolen
property recovered and the thieves
brought back to Missouri
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
A Sound Liver Makes a Well Man

Are you Bilious, const,pated or t-ou.
bled with Jaundice, Sick Headache, bad
taste in the mouth, foul breath, coated
tongue, dyspepsia, Indigestion, hot dry
skin, pain in the back and between the
shoulders, chllls and fever, sc. If YOU
have any of these symptoms, your liver
is out OF order and your blood is slowly
being poisoned because your liver does
not act properly. Herbine will cure all
disorder of the liver, Stomach or bowels
1t has no equal as liver medicine. Price
IS cents. Free trial bottles at Fl. L.
fuckers drugstore. 4,Iy
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
Kidney Troubles.

The kidneys cleanse the blood and on their
activity depends the health of the body. II
the liver becomes so torpid that it interferes
with the work of the kidneys the body suffers
and dropsy results The most valuable fea-
lures in the curative effect of Prickley
Ash Bitters is its stimulating influence in the
Kidneys. 1t heals and strengthens the organs
SO that they resume their blood cleansing and
urine gathering functions purifes and resu-
lates the liver, ton es up the stomach and di-
gestion and by mild vet thorough cashartic
effect. all poisonous and bilious Impurities In
the bowels are driven out 1t quickly restores
strength and health. Sold by McClement 4
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
BuckIen's Arnlca SaIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chlblains
Corns, nd all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles, or no pay required.
is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Pric. IS cts per boz
For sale by Ill Tucker druggist
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21

State Treasurer Pitts has appoint
ed W. H. Bassett of Paris, chief
clerk: Penn Brace of Paris. steno-
grapher; Mayer Ben johnson of
Mexico, 2nd clerk: Geo, Williams OF
Highbee, bookkeeper. aud Fl. L
Gray OF Sturgeon. supervisor of
building aud loan associations Gray
Is the present iucuub.nt John
son is present Mayor of Mexico, aud
proposes to hold both offices
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
Picked Up a Fortune.

st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 12.-At the
Lindell hotel last night, George
Moon, a colored bell boy found a
pocketbook containing $4,000 in
checks and valuable mining stocks.
He Immediately gave it to Manager
Donovan. The money and securities
were the property of Mr.. and MIRA.
A. I. Harmon, wealthy residents of
Canon City, Colo, who were stop
ping at the hotel, aud who soon
after called at the hotel office to
raise an alarm, thinking they had
been robbed.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
Eai1fnrn,n'. Vutr Spilr

Sacramento, Cal, Jan. l1-The
presidential electors # California
met this afternoon and east eight
votes fer Mckinley and Hobart and
one for Bryan and Sewali George
4. Francis was chosen messenger to
carry the vote TO Washington.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21

The last official act of Gov. Stone
vas the granting of a communication
Of sentence of John Hurst of Atchi
sor county. He was serving a FIVE
years term for burglary, sentenced
in 1894, which was reduced to two
years, with benefit of the three
fourths rule
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
Is Your Tongue

Coated, your throat dry, your eyes
dull and infiamed and do you tee, mean
generally when you get up in the morn
ing. Your liver and kidney are not
doing their work. Why don't you take
Parks Sure cure. If it does not make
you feel better 1t costs You nothing
Sold by II. Tucke,
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
Cancer
OF the Breast

Mr.. A. II. Crausby, of 15s Kerr ST.,
Memphis, Tenn, says that his wife
paid no attention to small lump which
appeared in her breast, bat il soon de-
veloped into cancer of the worst type,
ard Notwithstanding the treatment OF
the best physicians, it continued to
spread and grow rapidly, eating two
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21

The case of Cyrus Newkirk, ex-
President of the defunct First Ma.
tional Bank Of Sedalis. has been
postponed until the March term of
the Criminal Court. There are four
indictments against Newkirk for
grand larceny. The defense set UP
the plea that Mr.. Newkirk was in
feeble health, and that a journey
from California across the mountains
would result in his death. There
have been several continuances of
the trial of the officers of the wreck.
ed bank and the depositors are very
much exasperated. 1t is always too
hot or too cold for Mr.. Newkirk to
come back to Sedalia to stand trial
for the charges against him. And
there is Oliver 4. Caldwell, of the
defunct Nevada bank, who has been
In Colorado for two or three wears.
His health is always in precarious
condition about the time the Henry
County Circuit Court couvenes, and
the cases against him are continued
from time to time. Just when the
health OF these men will be improved
sufficiently to enable them to return
to Missouri it is difficult to ascar.
tain.-Clinton Democrat.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21

Thos Roach ard Miss Edith
Hampton, beth Of Carthage, claim
the appointment of Stenographer to
Attorney General CEow. ard both
have ge1e 10 Je14szs9a Ctr 70 as
Elgea zEa s7Gcsze Il c1ca.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
issoun Pacific Railway Time Table
K. c. Pittsburg & Gulf Time Table

Arrival and departure of trains at worland.
NORTH BOUND.
No. Freight daily except sunday 12:lo p m.
No / Express daily l2:.1 p. m.
SOUTH BOUND.
No. Express daily .-.... 2:2l p. m.
No Freight daily except Sunday 100 a m.
No s - - - 2:25 m.
Remember this is the popular short line be-
Joplin. Mo EeOsho, Mo Sulphur Springs,
Ark Sloan Springs. Ark ;, amt the direct
route from the south to st Louis, Chicago,
and points north and northeast and to Denver,
Ogden, San Francisco, Portland and points
west and northwest. Ne expense has been
spared to make the passenger equipment OF
this line second to none in the west Travel
via the new line II. Z. Orr.
Gen'l Pass. Agt.. Kansas City, Mo.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21

Always in season. Hopkins Steamed Hon
my tIuiied Cornf. Elegan. lunch in milk
Quart can, l0cts
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21

S DON pronounced
her incu-able. A
celebrated New York
specialist then treat
ed her. but she con-
tinued to grow worse
and when informed
that both her aunt
and grandmother had
, died from cancer he
gave the case up as
hopeless.
Someone then re-
commended SIS.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21

Judge David R, Owings died in
Jonesourg Saturday, aged 10 years.
He was for long time Judge of the
Montgomery County Court.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21

and though little hope remained. She
begun it, and an improvement was no
ticed. The cancer commenced to heal and
when she had taken several bottles it
disappeared entirely, and although sew
eral years have elapsed, not sign OF
the disease has ever returned.
The Butler weekly times., 1897-01-21
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-05-07
apr 81. 80 May 7

ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth-ss. In Probate Court, Special Term,
Arpil 10Th, 1897.
In the matter OF the estate of Owen
Rowlands, deceased.
Whereas an instrument in writing, purport-
ing TO be the last will and testament of Owen
has been delivered to this court:
And whereas, Owen Morris has filed there.
with his petition, representing among other
things, that said Owen Rowland died in
said county on the 9th day of April 1897,
testate, and that said petitioner is the sole exec
utor named in said last will and testament, and
praying that the said instrument may be
admitted to probate, and that letters tes-
tamentary be to him issued thereon;
1t is ordered that the proofs of said instru-
mnent, and the said petition be heard before
said county, on the 18th day of May, A.
D.1S97, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, when all
concerned may appear and contest the pro-
bate of said instrument,
And it is further ordered that public notice of
the time and place of said hearing be
given to all persons interested by publication
of these orders for three weeks successfully
previous to said day of hearing in the MAN
KATo FREE PRESS, a weekly newspaper printed
ana published at the City of Mankato in said
Dated at the city of Mankato this 10th day
of April, A. D., 1897.
By the Court.
Seal OF Probate Court. GEO.W. MEAD,
Judge of Probate.
Thomas Hughes,
for petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-05-07
April 30 Nav z, IA
ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS

ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.
GSTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
~ Earth;-ss In Probate Court, Special
Term, April 24, 1897.
II! = In the matter of the estate OF George A.
Hilton, deceased.
Letters.of administration on the estate of
said deceased being this day granted unto
Augusta E. Hilton, Of said county:
1t is ordered That all claims and demands
OF all persons against said estate be presented
to this courtfOr examination and allowance, at
the probate Office in the city of Mankato, in
said Blue Earth county on the following day,
VIZ On Monday the goth day of November
1879. at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of that dav.
1t is further ordered. That seven months
from the date hereof be allowed to creditors to
present their claims against said es-
tate, at the expiration of which time all claims
not presented to said court or not proven to its
satisfaction, shall be forever barred, unless for
cause shown further time be allowed
Ordered further, That notice of the time and
place OF the hearing and examination of said
claims and demands shall be given by publication
OF this order for three successive weeks prior to
the day appointed for such examination in the
Mankato Free Press, a weekly newspaper printed
and published at the city of Mankato in said
county.
Dated at the City of Mankato, the 24th day
OF April, A. ID. 1897.
By the Court:
seal OF GEO. w. MEAD,
Probate Courts Judge OF Probate.
W. r. Geddes,
Attorney for Administrator.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-05-07
Apr %, 80 May z.

OhDth FUN HEARING On CLAIMS.
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth-ss. In Probate Court, Special
Term. April 18th, 1897.
In the matter OF the estate of George P.
DevenS, deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of said
deceased being this day granted unto Jacob
DeVens, of said county;
1t is ordered that all claims and demands of
all persons against said estate be presented to
this court for examination and allowance at
the Probate office in the City of Mankato in
said Blue Earth county, on the following day
viz: On Wednesday, the 18th day of November
1897, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon OF that dav
1t is further ordered, that seven months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex-
piration OF which time all claims not presented
to said court or not proven to its satisfaction
shall be forever barred; unless for cause shown
further time be allowed.
Ordered further, that notice of the time and
place OF the hearing and examination Of said
claims and demands shall be given by publica.
tion of this order for three successive
weeks prior to the day appointed for such ex-
animation in the Mankato Free Press, a
weekly newspaper printed and published at
the city OF Mankato in said county.
Dated at the City of ManRato the lest day of
April, A. d. 1897.
By the Court:
lSeal OF Probate Court.l GEO. w. MEAD,
Judge of Probate.
John G. Noe,
Attorney for Administrator.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-05-07
April 30 May z ii

ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS.
| GTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth-ss. In Probate Court, Special Term
April "a, 1897.
In the matter of the estate of John
Heger. deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Rosalia
Reger administrative, of the estate of John
Reger, deceased, representing, among other
things. That she has fully administered
SAID estate, and praying that time and
place be fixed for examining and allowing the
hnal account OF her administration, and for the
assignment OF the residue of said estate to the
parties entitled thereto by law.
1t is ordered, that said account be examined
and petition heard. by this court, on Saturday,
The 22ud day of May, A. d 1897, at 10
O'CLOCK a. m, at the Probate office in the CITY
OF HankatO, i'll said county.
Ara it is further ordered, That notice there
OF be gwen to all persons interested by publish
ing this order once in each week for three sue.
ressIre weeks prior to said day of hearing in the
MankatO Free Press a weekly newspaper
printed and published at the city Of Mankato in
said county.
Dated at the City OF Mankato the 24th day
OF April, A. ID. 1897.
BY the Court,
probate Seal, GEO. w. MEAD,
Judge OF Probate.
Schmjtt & Wilson,
Attorneys for Administrative,
Mankato. MINI.