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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
BIG BOOM IN
REGISTRATION.
Total Number Of Names Already
on the Books Over 11,OOO.
WILL Be LARGELY INCREASED.
Probability That Last Years Total Will Be
Passed Before Books Close.
CITIZENS PAYING THEIR POLL TAXES.
Amount Thus Far feceEsd BY The City Treasure
Ahead Of Last Year Mayor Bakers Condli'n
Not So Encouraging TODAY.

There was quite a jump in registra-
tion yesterday and the commissioners
and their clerks did not have any loaf
ing time on their hands until after 3
o'clock last night. and the same state
OF things exists today. From . o'clock
yesterday morning until o'clock last
night 1886 persons had registered, and
this was a gain of exactly 800 over the
registration on December 80. 1897. The
total number of voters registered up TO
last night was 1888 as against 1886
at the same time last year, showing
gain, so far. of 361 Teams were run
last night from the Third. Seventh and
Eighth wards. and il is expected that
the same thing will be done tonight. The
registration books Will be closed at 2
o'clock and only few hours remain i'm
which the tardy ones can qualify TO
vote next year.
superintendent of Health Chaplin re-
ports cases of diphthera on Knowles
street Barstow street and Atwell's
avenue.
Poll taxes are being paid at the city
treasurers office very we'll indeed. i'm
fact, far ahead of last year. Water bills
fall due on Monday. and altogether the
working staff of Treasurer Granger is
pretty busy.
Mayor Baker. who is suffering from
very severe attack OF grip, is not so
we'll today as he was. and has been
compelled TO remain in bed. He is. how
ever. still devoting much attention to
business from his home. and says that
he is determined To be on hand for the
Inauguration exercises on Monday
s..l.t
improved, but win not be at the office
for several days.
The aldermanic committee on poor
department held a meeting for the dis
cussion of routine business. i'm commit
tee room A. at 12s15 O'Clock today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
A THOUSAND LIVES LOST.


Victoria, b. c., Dec. 3l.-The steam
ers Victoria and Yamaguchi Maru
have arrived with news from the
Orient to December 10. Another Sc
rious calamity has occurred in the
town of Hankow. About 1000. If not
many more of the inhabitants have
been drowned About noon on Decem-
Der 3 half "A street of houses extending
along the edge OF the river Han sud-
denly broke away and tumbled into the
water on top OF all the boats there.
Houses and boats. with all the people
i'm them disappeared I'm a moment
About 100 buildings and the same num-
Der of boats are gone.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
His Leg frac 'ursd.

At the corner Of Fountain and Aborn
streets, about 10 o'clock this morning,
Giuseppe Manducci was knocked down
and run over by horse driven by VIII
liam Ide. Manducci was crossing
Fountain street behind another wagon
and did not see Ide driving toward him.
The injured man was removed to the
Rhode Island hospital. where IL was
found that his right leg was fractured.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
SLIPPED ON TRACK


Lynn, Mass. Dec. 31.-M. +. Weeks
OF Bath. Me. was struck and killed by
the Portland train at 9:2l a. m. today.
He was crossing the track at the Cen
tral station. but slipped and was struck
before h could rise. lie is "a travelling
man and a member Of the Masonic fra
ternity. The body is at the city morgue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
Prof. Hilbert Remembered.

The senior members of the gymna-
sium class OF the Y. NJ &. A.. last even
ing, surprised Prof. Oliver j.. HILBERT.
their instructor. by presenting TO him a
case of very handsome table silverware.
The necessary speech was made by Mr..
Herman Moslock. and Prof HILBERT
made pleasing response.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
A FRIGHTFUL FALL.
Six Men Were Precipitated 500
Feet in an Iron Mine Shat.
Cage Struck and Obstruction and Unfur-
tunates Were Hurled 10 Death.

Detroit. Mich. Dec. 3l.-A special
from Ishpeming. Mich. says: This
morning at 8 O'Clock while nine Finnish
trimmers, whose names are unknown
at this time. were coming 10 the sur
face in one of the shafts OF the Lake
Superior Iron company, the cage met
some obstruction i'm the shaft that in
cined the floor as as TO let six men
slide off, and they fell 800 feet 10 the
bottom, being instantly killed. The
three who clung To the cage were
slightly injured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
LIVED BUT AN HOUR.
York Gun Vas Discharged as He Was Pulling Il
From parel

Watcryillc. Me. Dec. 5l.-Frcd York.
IS years old. accidentally shot himself
this morning. lie was preparing to go
hunting and started To pull his loaded
gun from barrel. when the hammer
caught. The charge lodged I'm the side
OF his head and he lived but an hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
Commissioners Report Confirmed.

A decree confirming the commissions
ers report in the partition suit of Mer-
chant Savinsgs Bank vs.. Charles Ed
ward Mitchell and others was entered
I'm the appellate court today The land
is situated I'm Lincoln and the complain
ant is entitled to five-thirteenths of the
proceedg.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
FIGHT ON THE ST. PAUL.
Five Members oil Siesmsrs Grew Shot and One
Stabbed While on Ktr Trip Across

Southampton. Dec. 3l.-A shooting
affray occurred on board the American
liner ST. Paul. Capt. Jamison. which
left New York on December 20 for this
port and which arrived here yesterday
The origin of the disturbance is not,
known. hut five members Of the crew
were shot and one was stabbed. They
are now Ia the hospital on board the
ship. Their injuries are not serious.
One arrest has been made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
Survivors Of The GIeusv,n.

Hong Kong. Dec. 3i.-Two missing
boats of the wrecked British steamer
Glenavon have been found. The only
missing persons are chief Mate Nixon.
second Steward Wilson and two china -
men. Quariermaster Smith died of eN-
haustion after swimming TO an island.
The search for the missing continues.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
tn Inquest Ordered.

Quincy, Mass, Dec. 3l.-Judge Hum
phrey of the East Norfolk district court
today ordered an inquest on the death
of the burglar whose body was found
i'm the residence OF John Shaw here. on
the morning OF December %. The in
quest will be held next Wednesday
morning
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
Providence & Taunton Street RaiIway Gu.

On aud after January .. 1899, cars
win leave Providence (week days) for
Brockton at 1905 a. m. and every hour
TO 1905 y. IN. The sos and 9:05 y. mn.
trips will go TO Bridgewater and the
1906 and 1905 y. m. trips will 60 to
Rchoboth only.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
GlYen Iudpmant.

Frank Watson OF South Kingston was
given judgment against James Hanley
and Jesse u. Eddy. i'm Judge Douglas
court, this morning. for $5Ss.25. Han
ley and Eddy and one Albert NJ. VIII
liams were on bond given for Wat
son. c. j. Arms was counsel for Wat
son.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31

Minutes pr. AgneWi- Cure for the hear
gives relief In 80 minutes in most acute eases
Of Heart Di-cr-e. ono dose is ell that ~
needed TO convince the most ~krpticni
Thous and- of lives have been saved through
It's timely use. W II one of the wonders of
modern medical -cicnce.--1o.
~old by Handing A Handing, u WcNhOa
set Geo. l.. Clanin A Co, ~ : Main. Hall n
IAon.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
Trusl,e Appointed.

Arthur p. weedcn was today appoint
ed by the Appellate Court trustee un-
der the last will and testament of Jas.
VI. Cunliffe, late OF this city. I'm place
OF William w. Rickard. resigned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31

Take Laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL IL
fails 10 cure. 25c. The genuine has L.
Il. q. on each tablet.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
Illustrative Designs of All Kinds.

futs of Machinery. Portraits. Buildings. etc.
The J. J. Ryder 90, g. Washington street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
NOTICE.

Dec. 81, ItyS.
The partnership heretofofe existing
between the undersigned. under the
firm name Of T.. J. Knight & Co. has
this day been extended 10 Dec "a. 1899
r. j. KNIGHT.
H. \. cANFlELD.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-12-31
THE REGULAR SERVICES
=. AT TiTE.'.
PEOPLES CHURCH,

corner sabin and Corc streets, will he con.
tnucd - usual. Preaching vi 100 AMI $50,
on SUNDAYS. aud the usual "Wednesday and
Friday evening PRAYER inectinv~. Excellent
pulpit supplies have been arranged for
LOYALTY OF the friends and mcmDcrs nf this
church ~ unabaicd. d3l -
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-09-29
Order for Hearing.

GTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
- Redwood. S. In Probate Court, Special
Term, Sept 327th, 1898.
In the matter OF the estate of Neils
Jensen, deceased.
Whereas, certain writings, purporting to
be duly authenticated copies of the last will
and testament of Niels Jensen, late of Wis
consin, deceased, and the probate thereof in
Racine county, Wis, have been delivered to
this Court.
And whereas, Hans johnson has filed there
things, that said Niels Jensen lately died in
said county of Racine, testate, possessed
OF certain real estate, situated in said county
of Redwood. Mimi, on which the said will
may operate, and that said petitioner is
son Of deceased, and praying that
the said instrument may be admitted
to probate, and that letters testamentary
issued thereon.
1t is ordered, that the proofs of said instru
ment, and the said petition, be heard before
this Court. at the Probate office in said coun-
ty, on Monday the Oath day of October. A. D.
1898, at O'Clock in the afternoon, when all
persons interested may appear for or con-
test the probate of said instrument
And it is further ordered, that notice
OF the time and place of said hearing be
given to all persons interested, by publish
ing this order, once in each week, for three
successive weeks prior to said day of hear
ing, in The REDWOOD GAZETTE, a weekly
newspaper. printed and published at Red
wood Falls, In said county.
Dated at Redwood Falls, the 9th day of
September, A. D. 1898,
BY the Court.
(SEALl j. B. ROBINSON,
Judge of Probate.
ADoLPH FREDRICKsoN, Attorney. 7-3t
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Order to Hear Petition.

CTATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
y Redwood. IS. In Probate Court, Special
Term, September 14th, 1898.
In the matter of the guardianship of Albert
Devereaux, incompetent.
On reading and filing the petition of H. NJ
Hitchcock guardian of said minor, repre-
senting, among other things. that said ward
is seized of certain real estate in said county
and that for the benefit of said ward the
same should be sold, and praying for license
to sell the same. And it appearing to the
satisfaction of the court, from said petition,
that for the benefit of said ward said real
estate should be sold:
1t is ordered, that all persons interested in
said estate appear before this court on Mon
day, the 18th day of October. A. D. 1898. at
ten o'clock A. M, at the court house in the
city of Redwood alls in said county, then
and there to show cause Gf any there be)
why license should not be granted for the
sale of said real estate, according to the
prayer of said petition.
And it is further ordered. that this order
shall be published once in each week for
three successive weeks prior to said day of
hearing. in THE REDWOOD GAZETTE a weekly
newspaper printed and published at Red
wood Falls in said county.
Dated at Redwood Falls, the 14th day of
September, A. D. 1898.
BY the Court,
[sEALl J. B. ROBINSON.
SGT Judge of Probate.
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Order to Examine Accounts.

GTATE OF MINNESOTA. COUNTY OF
- Redwood, SIS. In Probate Court General
Term Sept 10TH 1898.
In the matter of the estate of Donald
Stewart deceased.
On reading and filing the petition
of Catherine Stewart. executrix. of
the estate of Donald Stewart de-
ceased. representing among other things,
that she has fully administered said
estate, and praying that time and place be
fixed for examining settling and allowing
the final 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 mIpe petition tn he ara by this court
A. D 1898, at O'Clock p. M, at the
Probate office in Redwood Falls, in said
county.
And it is further ordered, that notice
thereof be given to all persons Interested by
publishing copy of this order once in each
week. for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing. in THE REDWOOD
GAZETTE. weekly newspaper printed and
published at Redwood alls. in said county
Dated at Redwood Falls. the 10th day Of
September, A. D. 1898.
BY the Court.
[SEAL1 J. B. ROBINSON.
5-3t Judge of Probate.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-09-29
Order for Hearing Proof of Foreign
Will.

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
Term. Septemb Der goth. 1898.
In the matter of the estate of James e,
Morrill,, deceased.
Whereas certain writings purporting to be
duly authenticated copies OF the last will
and testament of James E. Morrill,. late OF
Davenport, Iowa. deceased. and the probate
Iowa has been delivered to this court:
Aud whereas, Sarah W. Morrill, has filed
Herewith her petition, representing among
other things that said James E. Morrill, lately
died in said county of Scott testate. possessed
Of certain real estate situated in said county
of Redwood, Mimi. on which said Will may
operate, and that said petitioner is the
widow of deceased, and praying that the
said instrument may be admitted to probate,
and that letters of administration be to n.
V. r. Hunter issued thereon
It is ordered, that the proofs of said instru-
ment. and the said petition. be heard before
this court, at the Probate ONCE In said
county, on Monday. the 18th day of October,
A. D. 1898, at 2o'clOck in the afternoon, when
all persons interested may appear tor, or
contest the probate of said instrument
And 1t is further ordered, that notice OF
the time and place of said hearing be given
to all persons interested, by publishing this
order once in each week for three successive
REDWOOD GAZETTE, a weekly newspaper
printed and published at Redwood Falls in
Dated at Redwood Falls, Mimi, the Goth
day of September, A. D. 1898.
[sEAI.] ]. B! ROBINSON,
6-3t Judge of Probate.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-09-29

One Of the pioneer farmers of Benton
Township, Mich, is Elnathan Munger. De.
spite the many privations and difficulties
which pioneer contends with, Mr.. Munger
of his township, and is known as Q careful,
conscientious and honorable citizen.
His busy life has not been all sunshine,
however, and in speaking to our reporter Of
hi: struggles in earlier days, he said:
Zone Monday in March, 1890, was draw.
ing hay to neighbours, when | was thrown
ground, striking front wheel in my descent.
1 struck on both hands with such force as to
almost paralyze my whole body. The in.
jury was most severe to my chest, shoulders,
back and arms, although my face was badly
cut It seemed as though the great weight
both them and my backbone.
"a prominent Potterville physician was
called and on the Friday night following l
was able to be taken home. The next day
I sent for Grand Ledge physician who
clustered me for weeks. I became some
better, but the main trouble with my body
the year following this treatment was not
benefited and began to think life to me was
not worth living. / feared that my nervous
system was completely shattered and that
paralysis would follow.
"1n reading an article in the Montreal
F0mHy der0Id ana Star concerning Dr.
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, about
y year or a year and a half after was in.
iured, noticed that people similarly aflict.
ed were claiming to be cured. / at once
ordered that remedy through my Potterville
druggist, Mr.. NJ. j. Palmer. I think this
was the first sold in these parts.
"Inside of ten days after taking the first
hose became satisfied that had found the
remedy to fit my case. kept gaining; the
pills acted as tonic, regulated my bowels,
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Notice for publication.

TT 5. LAND OFFICE AT MARSHALL,
~. Mimi, Sept .mb er 21st. 1898
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made be-
fore the register and receiver of U. S. Land
ONCE at Marshall. Mimi, on Saturday, Nov.
9Th, 1898, viz: Willmine Muller. widow of
Heinrich Muller. deceased homestead ap-
plicatiOn No. 12455. for the sea of seq, Sec,
26, TIP 113 n. r. SO W.. 5th p. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cu1tiva-
ton of said land, viz:
Ernst Arndt.
William Fcss, All Of Echo
Albert Lops, MINI.
William thinner,
c. P. SHEPARD,
Tot Register
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Notice for Publication.

TT S. LAND OFFICE AT MARSHALL,
~ Mimi. September 21st, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made be-
fore the clerk of the district court of Red
wood county, at his Office in. Redwood Falls,
MIMI. on Thursday. Nov Sd, 1898, viz: Ernst
Arndt. homestead application No. 1882. for
the ne4 of swA, Sec 2, Tp liz n, r. 80 W.,
5th P. M.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tiOn of said land. viz:
Jacob Schmahl of Redwood Falls. Mimi
Andrew Anderson of Belview, MINI.
Bengt MOnSOn of Belview, MINI.
Gust. Sickmann of Echo. Mimi.
G. P. SHEPARD.
Tot Register.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-09-29
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
Fearful Accident BefaIs Pioneer Farmer Thrown from Load
Of Hay with Great Force Entire Body PaaHed- The
Best Medical Aid Possible Used in His Behalf

lessened the pains in my body and arms and
cured scrofulous condition that I had inheri.
ted from my father.
II now consider myself a. good for work
. almost any man of my years, and feel
that owe all enjoy Of life and health to
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People.
have no trouble with my arms whatever, and
have not had for q number of years.
81 am Of the opinion that with pure blood
one will have but little, if any sickness, and
this medicine will secure that condition. I
keep these pills on hand for my family medi-
cine and have not had doctor since began
their use.
~ am in excellent physical condition and
do my farm work without other help than an
secured in spite of the fact that was a com.
plete physical wreck. I cannot speak in high
enough praise of this remedy. | have often
recommended it to my friends with utmost con-
fdence and shall be glad to answer any in.
quiries from those who are afflicted, if stamp
for the reply !. enclosed. My postofice is
"ELNArHAN MUNGER"
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 21st
day Of April, AID, 1898.
GEO. A. PERRY, Notary Public.
II fully concur in the statement above made
by Mr. Elnathan Munger, who is one of our
excellent citizens and who would be the very
last man to make an overdrawn statement.
The cure in his case was marvellous and re.
suited in great many sales of Dr.. Williams'
Pink Pills for Pale People.
IN. j. PALMER, Druggist, Potterville."
All the elements necessary to give new life
and richness to the blood and restore shat.
tered nerves are contained in Dr.. Williams'
Pink Pills for Pale People. They are sold
in boxes never in loose form by the dozen
or hundred) at 50 cents box, or six boxes foY
$3.50, and may be had of all druggists OF
directly by mail from DR.. Williams' Nedi.
cine Co., Schenectady. NY.
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Timber Culture, Final proof-No
tlCe for Publication.

TINTED STATES LAND OFFICE MAR
- shall, Mimi, September 7th, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that LeonOra Fix
sen, widow of Bernard F.. Fixsen, deceased.
has filed notice of intention to make final
proof before tie clerk of the district court,
at his Office in Redwood Falls, Mimi. on
Thursday. the 9th day of October, 1898, on
timber culture application No. 23O1, for the
en- of ne quarter of section No. 10. in town.
ship No. Ill north, range No. SO west
She names as witnesses:
Theodore Daub OF Redwood Falls. MINI.
John Daub of Redwood Falls MINI.
Stephen Kartak of Rock. MINI.
James Longbottom of Rock, MINI.
C. P. SHEPARD,
SGT Register.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-09-29
First publication Aug. rs: last publication
Oct. 6, 1898.
Mortgage Sale.

DEFAULT HAVING BEEN MADE IN
II the payment of the sum OF fourteen
hundred thirty-one and 69-1OO a1,431. 69)
dollars which is claimed to be due, and is
tain mortgage duly executed and delivered
by James H. BEDFORD and Matte BEDFORD
his wife. to D; L. keyes, bearing date the
power of sale therein contained, duly re-
corded in the Office of the register of deeds
in and for the county CT Redwood and State
1898. at O'Clock a. m. in book Is of MOrtg
ages, on page 331.
That said mortgage and the note secured
thereby contained provision that if de-
fault should be made in the payment of the
sum of money secured thereby. or the inter-
est, or any part thereof. it should be lawful
for the said mortgage to sell the premises
therein granted, at publ auction and out
of the moneys arising from such sale, retain
the principal sum and interest then due on
said mortgage, with all costs and charges
and fifty dollars as attorneys fees.
And whereas: default having been made in
the payment of the sum of $31.44 interest
1894; S81.44 interest due on said mortgage
November 18th, 1895: ss1.44 interest due on
said mortgage November 18th, 1896: and
vember 18th, 1897 which defaults have
continued up to the date of this notice, and
the said mortgagors having failed to pay
1898. 1894. 1895, 1896 and 1897. amounting
to the sum of S74.95, making the total
amount due upon said note and mortgage
the sum of fourteen hundred thirty -one and
69-1OO (S1.431.6 9) dollars
That the said mortgage is now the owner
and holder of said mortgage and the debt
secured thereby, and that no action or
proceeding at law. or otherwise, has been
instituted to recover the debt secured by
said mortgage.
Now therefore. notice is hereby given that
the said mortgage, and pursuant to the
statute in such case made and provided. the
said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of
the premises described in and conveyed bv
said mortgage, viz:
North half mo of the northeast quarter
(ne4) of section thirty-two (32), in township
No. one hundred and ten Q1O), north Of
range No. thirty-four (34, west, in Redwood
county, Minnesota, and containing eighty
acres of land. more or less, with the here1ita-
ments and appurtenanceS, which sale will
be made by the sherin of said Redwood
county, at the front door of the court house
in the city of Redwood Falls, in said county
of Redwood and State of Minnesota on the
18th day OF October, 1898. at IL O'Clock In
the forenoon OF said day, at public vendue
to the highest bidder for cash, to pay said
debt and interest and said taxes, and fifty
by SAID mortgage in.case Of foreclosure, and
the disbursements allowed by law. Subject
TO redemption at any time within one year
from the date of said sale as provided by law.
D. L. KEYES,
GEO. T. OLSEN.
Attorney for Mortgage.
Springfield, Minnesota,