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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11
THESE GET DIVIDENDS.

Assignee Barr has filed his dividend
sheet in the matter of the assignment
of the R. D. Hubbard Milling Co.,
showing names of creditors entitled
to the forty'per cent dividend ordered
by the court November 22nd last,
with the amounts thereof, dates Of
payment, ETC. Some of the heaviest
amounts paid are the following:
Davis, Palmer & Co., Minneapolis, 1853 "a
Dond Sons Il Co, Winona, 290. 50
First National Bank, Mankato, 2,46S 81
Iorin Crav. 602 80
George Peter Hoerr, 2,477 90
Elizabeth Cannon, 1,912. 25
Richard Delafeld, Calvin Page, James
A. Linen, New ork City, Portsmouth, ~ -
N. H., Scranton, Pa, 3O,oOS 10
There has been allowed to the state
of Minnesota, but not yet paid, on &C.
count of failure to file release,
81, 429.SS. The total amount of divi-
dends is SAL, 745.28, and the amount
actually paid is $40, 311 40.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11
WANTS TO BE COMMISSIONER.

Mr.. Robert Roberts has given it out
that under no circumstances will he
again be a candidate for county COM
missioner. Mr.. Roberts has made one
of the best and most competent rep
resentatives the board ever had, and
his retirement therefrom will be no
less loss to the county at large than
to the city of Mankato.
1t now comes to pass that Alder
man John Adams would like to &C.
cupy the place that has so honorably
been filled by Mr.. Roberts. 1t is
understood that he wants the Repub.
licans to nominate him for the posi-
tion, but what claims he can possibly
put forth for Republican support
must be sought for in channels other
than his action in the city council.
In the outset of the present admin
istration he allied himself with the
Democratic minority and refused to
aid the Republicans in the election OF
either the city attorney or assessor.
If, under these conditions, he can
muster sufficient courage to ask for
Republican support to make him
county commissioner, he is certainly
well equipped with gall to say the
least.
As for qualifications to fill the Ia
borious and exacting duties of county
commissioner, Mankato has so many
men so much better equipped, so
vastly superior in every way to Mr..
Adams, that to discuss him in connec-
tion Herewith seems almost waste
of time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11
A POSSIBLE CANDIDATE.
The Name of Gus Widell Again Being
Talked of For Senator.

During the past three days the
name of Mr.. Gus Widell has been
quietly discussed in connection with
the state senatOrshlp from this county.
His friends claim that his successful
business career, coupled with his large
stock of good judgment and energy
would make him an exceptionally
strong man in the senate. The
stumbling block thus far encountered
is, that Mr. Widell has not yet con-
sented to the use of his name, and
those nearest to him have no well de-
fined ideas as to whether he will or
not.
Mr.. Widell is one of the foremost
business men of the city. He has
made almost phenomenal success of
the stone business land in the develop
ment of that industry has certainly
won for himself the esteem of all our
citizens. That he would make a
splendid working member in the
senate cannot be questioned, but it
may we'll be questioned whether or
not he will be willing to give up three
months of his time each alternate
winter for four years to serve in the
capac ity mentioned. If he shall feel
inclined to enter the contest he will
certainly make himself felt in the
nominating convention.
From the field Of candidates thus
far mentioned, the Republicans seem
to be rich in senatorial timber, and
Mr.. Widell is by no means least promi-
nent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11
Money in Land.

Yes, you will make money by buy
ing the N. P. r. r. lands and the
foreclosed farms, offered by me in
Mimi, N. OAK, Idaho and Washing
ton. Ample experience and the fact
that L deal on commission only, en-
ables me to handle only first class
bargains. Call on me at the law Of
fees of Jean A. Flittie, rooms 2O5, I'd
floor Odd Fellows block, Mankato.
JOHN FLITrIE.
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Bee Supplies.

A. W. Robinson has a complete line
of bee supplies on hand, including
everything that is needed in the
handling of bees. He has man at
work making hives, and orders can be
filled on short notice. There is money
in bees if they are rightly cared for,
and in order to do this it is necessary
to have the latest improvements, and
these can be had of Mr.. Robinson.
Give him call and look over his
stock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
Of the Board of County Commissioners
of Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
OFFICE oE THE COUNTY AUDITOR !
Blue Earth County, MINI.
MANKATO, Feb. Is, 1898.

OFFICE OLE THE COUNTY AUDITOR
Blue Earth County, MINI.
MANKATO, Feb. 10, 1898.
SPECIAL SESSION.
Board of county commissioners
met pursuant to call by majority
Of the board according to law.
Commissioners present, Chas. Graf,
chairman;. Robert Roberts, A. M.
Hannay, Robert S. Hughes and w.
Borchert.
Bids were opened for a stone cul-
vert and embankment in section II,
Town of Decoria, on Mapleton and
Mankato road, as follows:
o. P. Anderson ard J. Z. Peterson, com -
plete per plans and specifications for S3o9 OU
John Z. Bowen, complete per plans and 90, 90
and s3ecifications for.i......i...i. -. 372 90
Gust Carlstrom. complete per plans and ,o- 90
specifications for. ............. .......': 0oi w
specifcafions for .... .... 405 90
Hurd and Gill, complete per plans ana ooo 90
specifications for. ...........: ..,.....: o9O'VV
NJ. G. Johnson, complete per plans and -
specifications for. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ooo'UO
d And for a box stone culVert and
embankment in section IA, Town OF
LIE Ray, as follows:
O.P. Anderson and J. E. Peterson, COM 49,
plete per plans and specifications for S4Uo UO
John Bowen, complete per plans and ,,o =,
specifications for At. 02
and s1ecifcations ............ 41O. 90
snecifications for ...!.......... 39O. 90
Observation-Disclosures for ',.t.,.!......... 384 80
'o Snecifica fions for .i............ $40 90
NJ. G. johnson, complete per plans and ,o- oo
speciticat lions for. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 4VI
Dunlevy & Johnson being the low
est bidders on the stone culvert and
embankment in section II, Town of
Decoria, and their bid at $4,000 be-
ing a satisfactory bid, on motion
ordered that the chairman be author
lied to make a contract with Dun
lew & Johnson for stone culVert at
their bid according to plans and
specifications now on file, and said
contractors to furnish bond for the
sum Of 1872 90 payable to the County
of Blue Earth with good security, and
said contract to be completed on or
before May 18th, 1898.
Bishman Bros. being the lowest
bidders on the box stone culvert and
embaukment in section IA, Town of
LIE Ray, and their bid at 1884 30 be-
ing a satisfactory bid, on motion,
the chairman is hereby authorized to
make contract with said Bishman
Bros. for box stone culvert and en-
bankment at their bid, according to
plans and specifications now on lille,
and said contractors to furnish a bond
for the sum of 1884 IS, payable to the
County of Blue Earth, with good
security and said contract be COM
pleted on or before May ID, 1898.
On motion board adjourned sine
die.
CHAs. GRAF,
Chairman Board of County Commits
sioners of Blue Earth Co., MINI.
Attest: z. A. GUNDERs,
Seal County Auditor.
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JUDSON PAID in FULL.

The total tax collection for Monday
the last day personal property taxes
were due before the ten per cent pen
atty attached, was S13,79S "a. The
town of Judson paid every dollars
worth of it's personal property tax.
The country towns are pretty well
paid up. In the city the amount de-
linquent will average about the same
as usual.
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Just when these will arrive is not
certain, but it is believed that it will
be early next week. Mr.. Macbeth
stated, also, that nothing will be de-
cided as to the future until the wishes
of the stockholders in general are as
certained. For the present, any talk
as to rebuilding is merely speculation.
f. W. HUT, Wallie Anderson and
Mike Fallenstein have raised funds
by subscription to buy new clothing
for several poor people who lost every
thing that they possessed. The two
latter raised $40 more than was need
ed. and gave half of this sum to the
Ladies' Relief society and half to the
ST. Elizabeth Aid society today.
Mrs. Roney, the former proprietor
of the Turkish bath parlors, reported
to the police the loss Of $50 in money.
which she had in satchel in the
basement. She directed couple of
strangers where to find the satchel,
during the fire, telling them that her
money was there, and they brought it
to her. She did not look into it to
see whether her money was there un-
til some time afterwards, and then
her money was gone.
Attorney Schaub will have his office
with Davies & Porter, over the Ma
tional Citizens bank, until he can
get located elsewhere.
Architect Gerlach lost plans cover
ing period of twenty years, includ-
ing some given him by the man with
whom he used to work. Blue prints
of most of the work now in progress
are scattered around and can be got
ten. Mr.. Gerlach thought that he
had $3.50 insurance On his papers and
office furnishings, but it had expired
some time ago.
Miss Minnie Nelson, who had a
room on the fourth floor, lost a new
bicycle, worth $50, besides her other
property.
Fred Otto, who roomed on the third
floor, lost $50 bicycle. He tried to
save some of Mr.. Gerlach's plans, but
when he got down to the second floor
he was obliged to drop them in order
to save himself. He and Ed. Moore
went down into the basement to To-
cate the fire before the department
arrived, and saw it where T. G..
Sutton reported it. The smoke was
so great that they could not get back
by the stairway, so pushed up scut-
tie hole cover on the sidewalk and
made their way out that way.
Mr.. Otto formerly ran the elevator,
and was acquainted with the base
ment. He states that the engineer al.
ways locked the door leading to the
basement. Two weeks ago, he saw
light in basement room, and went
down to investigate. When he went
down, the light was extinguished, but
he knew that someone was in the
room. This was at eleven o'clock at
night, and in the vicinity of where
the fire started. Mr.. Otto believes
that someone else had key to the
basement, and that this person or
persons might have been there on the
night of the ire and left something
that started the fire.
Jno. Hall, who had Office room with
D. L. Rose, is temporarily located in
Geo. III. Clark's office, in the Odd Fell
lows block. He carried no insurance
on his furniture or papers. The furni-
ture was probably worth $50, while
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11

A fine 800 acre farm within one mile
of the village limits of Mountain
Lake. This is all good tillable land,
has a good house and barn, about all
under cultivation. This,is a.fine farm,
and the location makes, it very de-
sirable. Price, S26 per acre. Want
81, 500 cash, balance on time to suit
the purchaser. Call on or address f.
w. Hunt Mankato. MINI.
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SOLD AT AUCTION.

Assignee HarryP addockFIiday fore
noon sold at auction lot ten, block
one, Woods addition. and two shares
of stock of Geo. E. Brett, Incorpora-
ted. W. P. Coffin, W. J. Osborn and
]. A. Flittie bid on the lot, which is
located in West Mankato, and the
former got it at S41 Ed. Brett bid in
the two shares of stock at par value,
5000. The hearing for the confirma-
tion of the sales takes place Monday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11
Farmers and HOmeseekers.

For sale in California 10000 acres OF
farming land, suitable for grain,
beets, fruit. grazing and general
farming. Low prices, easy terms.
Write for full information
FARNswoRTH, VAIL & CALKINs,
Wilcox Block, Los Angeles, Calf.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11

The following transfers of real
estate were filed today:
D. G. Hopkins to e. A. Harrison,
north half of northeast quarter of Sec
tion thirty-one Pleasant Mound, for
81, 600.
VIM. Schroeder to David J. Will
liams, seventeen acres in lot seven,
section seven, Cambria, for S4OO.
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STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, |
Lucas COUNTY.

LUCAS COUNTY, %
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
f. j. CHENEY & Co., doing business in
the City of Toledo, County and State
aforesaid, and that said fire will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL.
LARS for each and every case of Ca
tarrh that cannot be cured by the use
Of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK J, CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of
December, A. d 1886,
f-- A. w. GLEASON,
} SEAL. Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intern
ally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
f. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
EgTSold by Druggists, 75c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11
FIRE AFTERMATH.
No Decision Reached Yet as to Re.
building.

The ruins of the Young Mems build
ing were still a center of attraction
Friday. President Macbeth stated to
a reporter that a meeting of the com
panv's directors would probably not
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11
Blue Stem Seed Wheat.
JOHN FLITTIE.

we have a limited quantity of
"Pedlgree blue Stem wheat" guaran-
teed TO US absolutely pure Blue Stem.
LIZ IS choice article and well eaned
Farmers desiring TO change seed
should call and examine at rnce.
HUBBARD & PALMER Co.
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Ben Williams was in from Judson
today. Ben has been spoken of by
his friends AS possible candidate for
sheriff this year, but when asked in
regard to the matter today, he replied
that he has not yet made un his mind
whether to become a candidate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11

Jealous Rivals Cannot turn back the tide.
The demand for DR.. Agnew S. little Pills is
marvel Cheap to buy, but diamonds in
quality-bansh nausea. coated tongue, water
brash, pain after eating, sick headache, never
grippe, operate pleasantly. 10 cents. Sold by
P. Follman.-44.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11

We offer liberal terms to expert
enced statesmen to handle our Lubri-
eating Oils on commission. The
Euclid Oil Company, Cleveland, Ohio.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11

Potatoes Wanted. Will pay
the highest price for potatoes.
F. J. HOerr, 729 N. Front street,
near the stone quarry.
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TO CURE A CoLDINoNE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Qunine Tablets, AL
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure,
25c. The genuine has l.. B. O. on each tablet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11
Potatoes! Potatoes! Before
you sell your potatoes go and
see F. j. HOerr, 729 N. Front
street, near the stone quarry.

Potatoes. j. G.. Roller wants 10000
bushels of potatoes and corn, also
oats and barley at once. Will pay
highest market price.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11

while the amount Of labor expended
on the papers that were lost will bring
the total loss up to 5000 or $500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-03-11
CITY TREASURER'S REPORT.

The following is summary of City
Treasurer Williams January report:
On hand Feb LET 81 1Q3 81
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Balance on hand March 1st, s1,535 so
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-26

for a few more recruits for the company
he is with.
The discipline in the Third Regiment ap-
proaches more nearly that of the regular
army than any of the volunteer regiments,
as the commissions of the officers come
direct from the President, but the men
seem to be enjoying their camp life i'll
Macon, where the citizens are doing all
they can to make it pleasant for the sol
diers.
Maj. WHY'S departure from Savannah
leaves the Guards Battalion practically
without official head. Capt Gadsden
is mentioned for a captaincy in the IN
mune regiment of Col. Ray. Capt. VIII
hanson, Capt. Hunter and Capt Rich
mond, who are provisional commanders in
the battalion, are the only Of
ficers remaining. Just what the
status of the organization viii be cannot
be learned until the Governor decides the
matter, and as he has his hands pretty
full just now with the selection of forty
two officers for the Third Georgia Regi-
ment, it is not probable that a command
ing officer villa be named for some time.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-26
LOCAL Personal.

Mr.. e. J. Perry of cambridge is at the
Pulaski
Mr.. W. E. Baldwin of Cuthbert is at the
Screven.
Mr.. DIN ]. Wimberly of Macon is at the
De Soto. . fs-s>
Mr.. G. B. Lamar, Jr., of Darien is at
the Pulaski.
Mr.. Charles Brantley of Valdosta is at
the Planters.
Mr.. George Freeman is up from Tampa
on a four days furlough.
Among the arrivals yesterday al the
De SOLO was Mr.. J. e. Price of Augusta.
Daniel G.. Allen, a student of Penn Mill
tary College, is at home on his vacation.
Messrs. B. E. Wilcox and Z. L. Douglass
of Waycross are stopping at the Pulaski
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Hoist of Columbus
were in the city yesterday registering at
the De Soto.
Mr.. Jack Cranston of Augusta who has
been here for several days left for Ashe-
vile last night.
Mr.. G. W. Perkins and Mr.. Charles S.
Brown of Tennille are guests of the
Screven House.
Master Henry Bube, a graduate of St.
Joseph's institute, Bristow, Va, has re-
turned home with honors.
Mrs. w. A. Wnburn and children left
yesterday for Salisbury, n. c., by way Of
the Florida Central and Peninsular.
Mr.. H. P. Talmadge, vice president of
the Southern Pine Company, left yester-
day by the Plant System for Washington
Miss Nathalie Meynardie of Jacksonville
has returned home after a most delightful
visit She was accompanied by Miss
Josie Conner.
Mr. Frank j. Crohan, son of Mr.. John f.
Crohan Of this city, returned yesterday on
the steamship Nacoochee, after being
away at college for the past two years. He
attended ST. Michaers College, Toronto
Canada, where he graduated with high
honors, having taken an English course
and in addition course in commercial
studies.
Mr.. w F. Whalen and Miss Josephine
Smith were married Wednesday al the Sa-
cred Heart Church by Father william
Mayer The attendants were Mr.. Thomas
Whalen brother of the groom. and Miss
Katie Cleary. After the marriage a re-
ceptiou was held at the residence of the
brides sister, Mrs Thomas O'Connen, 400
Third street, east, to the relatives and
immediate friends Of, the bride and groom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whalen are both popular
young people and their many friends wish
them All Joy IN their new life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-26
BURIAL WITHOUT A PERMIT.
Peter Sampson and Tom Lock Dock
eted for Violating Ordinance.

Peter Sampson and Tom Lock Dock
eted for Violating Ordinance.
Peter Sampson, fruit dealer at Jeffer-
son and Bryan streets, was placed in the
information docket yesterday by Keeper
Kennickel of Laurel Grove cemetery, for
attempting to bury an infant without a
permit from the health office.
Sampson owns a lot in the cemetery.
When the infant died he placed it in
crude box, and sent negro named Tom
Lock with 1t to the cemetery. Keeper
Kennickell saw Lock enter the gate, but
did not suspect anything at the .time, pre-
Stunning he was carrying something to
place on grave. On passing the spot
where Lock stopped, however, it was seen
the soil had been upturned, and that an
lnterment had probably been made.
Chief McDermott was notified, after
which both Sampson and Lock We're dock
eted. While the ordinance was violated,
yet it Is not considered willful, as the
parties are not believed to have known
better
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-26
WILL REPORT TO COL. RAY.
NAL THOMAS 5. WILLY LEAVES
FOR MACON THIS MORNING.

sergt. HipIxins in Savannah Looking
In Recruits for His Company.
Mai. WyIIy's Departure Leaves the
Savannah Volunteer Guards With
out an Omcer Ab9ve the Rank OF
Provisional Captain.
Col Patrick H. Rays regiment, the
Third United States Volunteer Infantry,
seems to be getting into good shape at
Macon.
Mai. T. s. Wylly will go up probably
this morning and report for duty. He will
then be assigned to one of the battahons.
which will be under his command. All of
the companies have reported, but about
three or four hundred more men are stin
REQUIRED to give them the proper number.
Quartermaster Sergeant Howard Hip
kins spent yesterday in the city looking
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-26
CITY BREVITIEs.

The members of Our Lady's Aid Society
wish to return thanks for the generous
donations sent by friends on the occasion
of their recent festival
Miss Mary Willink having resigned the
position of choir mother at st. Johns
Church, resolutions were adopted at a
meeting of the rector and vestry, thanking
her for her efficient and faithful services,
and directing that memento be sent her
as an expression of appreciation of her
labors. Since the organization of The vest
ed choir, Miss Willink has acted as choir
mother, taking care of the surplices, etc.
and otherwise materially assisting the
boys of the choir.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-26
One Chinaman in the Union Army.
From the Washington Post


The enlistment of a Chinaman in the vol
unteer army in, California the other day
recalls the fact that there was but one
Celestial in the civil war. His
Chinese name is unknown, but the name
under which, he enlisted was Thomas
Sylvanus. He was born in Baltimore
about eighteen years before the outbreak
of the war. When only child he was
taken to Pittsburg, where he acted as a
servant for a wealthy family in that city
When the war broke out Thomas ran
away and enlisted in the army. He serv-
ed Uncle Sam until the close of the war.
shortly after which he turned up in In
diana, Pa, where he resided until his
death, which occurred a few years. ago.
While in the service of the United states
Sylvanus contracted a disease oe ithe, eyes
from which he almost went blind. In 1880
he applied for and was granted a pen
sion Of $12 per month. He ALSO. secured
several hundred dollars back pension. An
examination of the records discloses. the
fact that Sylvanus was the only China
man in the late war, and consequently the
only one of his race who drew a pension.
AT last accounts his widow and children
were still living in Indiana, Pa.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-06-26
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS.
Continued from Third Page.
FOR Observation-Disclosures.

FOR SALE, ONE 6-HORSE ENGINE
and boiler, rice and oats thrasher, good as
new; two first-class reapers and binders;
one Idel duplex corn mill-belt power;
two Watson's portable FORCES. S. H..
Zoucks, Manager.
FOR SALE, HAY, GOOD COUNTRY
hay, baled; also green cut and well-cured
oats. S. II. Zoucks, Manager Savannah
Sale and Boarding Stable.
Cypress SHINGLES; NEW SPRING
stock now ready and being sold at the
low prices of Sis, s225 and 1928 per M
Boats can load at the mills. Vale Royal
Shingle Mills.