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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-27

Mr. Tucker, who has been with J. r.
Snow for a long time past, left this
morning for Brookings, S. D where he
may open photograph gallery He is
an excellent photographer
Geo. E. Darrow has resigned his po-
sition with Geo B. Owen, and left to-
day for Sioux Falls, S. D. He will go
on the road for business house. His
many friends will wish him success.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-27
A STENOGRAPHER.
The Municipal Court Needs One,
Say the Lawyers.
Attorneys Express Themselves as to
Chapg,s Required in the Local
Municipal Court Act.

After the calendar had been called in
the municipal court Tuesday forenoon.
Judge Shissler asked the members OF
the bar who were present to remain a
moment, as he desired to bring one or
two matters to their attention, in regard
to having the municipal court act
amended at the present session of the
legislature. Under the act as at pres
ent constituted, jurors get but fifty
cents, no matter whether they are en-
ployed an hour or three days, as is some
times the case, In justice courts. the
jury fee is dollar day. The amount
of business that now comes before the
court demands that provision be made
for a stenographer as much as it does
in the district court. 1t would expedite
business, and place both parties upon
an equal footing. He thought that now
was the time to take such steps as were
necessary. He solicited expressions of
opinion from those present
W. N. Plymat said that he heartily
concurred in what the court had said,
but had not given the matter thought.
He did not favor increasing the juror
fees, as it would make small cases more
expensive to the litigants, and a dollar
a day would be no more of a compensa-
ton for business men than fifty cents a
case. The spirit of the law was 20
bring this court closer to the people,
without the expense of the higher
courts The question of stenographer
ought to receive the most careful atten-
tion from the bar. If the plan of the
the district court was adopted, it would
be of very little use. If it should be
necessary to pay $50 to $75 to get the
transcript of evidence in case, it
would add to the burden without com
is needed, but not in cases where only
$40 to $50 is involved. Where $500 to
5000 was involved, the parties could af-
ford to pay for astenographer.
Judge Shissler said that he had
brought the matter up because they
had been strongly suggested to him.
and whatever action was taken must
be done by the bar.
H L. Schmitt said that he felt the
same as Mr.. Plymat in regard to the
jury fees. If there was some cheaper
way than in the district court, he would
favor having stenographer He
thought it would be good plan to APP
point committee to look into this and
other matters. He favored the right to
appeal to the district court in certain
classes of cases.
W. r. Geddes said that it would be
well to have a meeting of the bar called
to consider these matters. He felt that
the present jury fee should be left alone
but he had seen the need many times of
a stenographer and he thought that
one could be provided at reasonable
charge. He did not see why court re-
porter should get $40 day for taking
evidence and then s25 to $50 a day for
making transcripts of that evidence
He thought that stenographer from
this city could be provided for S. day
for reporting and So a day for tran
scripts.
On motion of Mr.. Geddes, the court
was asked to consult the president of
the bar association with the view of
having a meeting of the association
called to take action.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-27
South Bend.

We have had all kinds of weather
during the past week. Sleighs and
buggies are both in use.
Nearly all who were on the sick list
are recovering
There was masquerade dance in the
LeHillier hall, Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs Marion Hammer have
come from Dakota and will move into
the house owned by Mr. Harris at Min
neOpa Mrs. Hammer is daughter of
Mr.. Harris We are pleased to see they
have brought small Hammer" along.
David Herbert has just completed a
new barn.
Surveyors have been seen in our
neighborhood preparing for the new
railroad.
There is talk of having mail delivered
at our postoffice on Sunday This will
be an accommodation for some of the
people, but not for the postmaster and
mail carrier.
Pat Marvin has been suffering with a
felon on his hand.
At the last session of our Sunday
school the following trustees of the
church were elected: Mrs. A Hutton
gren, James Morgan and Mrs HI D
Burnett. All feel quite encouraged at
the interest shown in our Sunday
school, There is larger attendance
and better work done than for some
time.
James Morgan is suffering from an
attack of la grippe.
Mrs, VIM. Harris is enjoying a visit
from her daughter of Minnesota Lake
Judson Items.
Judson, Jan. "a Columbus Jones
and wife are happy over the arrival of
bouncing girl.
Ne are happy to knew than William
Evans and family are getting along
nicely after having been down with the
measles.
Willie Thomas who was taken to
New Ulm about six weeks ago for treat
ment, is getting along 0. K.
William Evans, who used to live in
Judson but now resident of Butter
nut Valley, fell from load of hay last
Friday and died from the effects yester-
day. He will be inferred in the Jerusa-
lem cemetery He leaves wife and
three children to mourn his loss
Lew Lewis lit lie boy is quite sick.
DR.. Williams is in attendance.
Mrs VIM. J. Jones is reported to be
quite sick. DR. Williams also attends
Mrs Jones.
Walter Meredith and Walter Wolf n
der, went to Mankato today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-27

Mr.. and Mrs. oaenger lost their third
child Tuesday, of dlphtheria. They
have one more who is sick, and four
who are at their grandfather's.
Great clearance sale at the New York
Shoe store now on.
Don't miss the great clearance sale at
the New York Shoe store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-27
Society.

The Thalia Dramatic club had
a social entertainment Wednesday eve
ming for members and their families
and friends A farce was presented
and a musical and literary program
carried out, and all had a good
time.
We were in error Monday in stat
ing that Mrs. w. r. B. Smyth gave a
party Saturday evening. 1t was Miss
Fannie Smyth who gave the second
party.
Superior lodge No. 5, Degree of
Honor, has issued invitations for mas
querade ball to be given at the A. o. U.
w. hall Wednesday evening, Feb. 1st
1899. The Concordla orchestra will
furnish the music. Everyone who
dances must mask, and prizes are offer
ed for the best costumes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-27
A FATAL ACCIDENT.
Farmer Falls Head First From a Load
of Hay.

VIM. R. Evans, of Butternut Valley,
met with fatal accident last Friday.
He fell from load of hay, striking the
ground on his head. He fingered along
until yesterday, when he died. He is
survived by family, and had numer-
Gus friends who regret his sudden and
sad taking off.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-27

J. J Snyder, who recently sold his
store at Wells, was in Mankato today
and may decide to locate here. He is
we'll pleased with the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-27

Married, Monday, at the Method
ist parsonage, Mr.. Thomas E Bailey
and Miss Mary Ruby, Mr. Herman
Heiser and Miss Margaret l. Hendley.
the former of Garden City, the latter of
Mankato, DR.. Driver officiating.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-27

A Minneapolis paper contained
statement that if Representative Jacob
son, Dare and Staples were taken out of
the house, there would be nothing left,
or words to that effect. One member,
in spirit of fun, offered resolution
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-27
SUIT FOR $1,000.
Outcome of the TivOIi Assault
Case.
Bankson Taylor Loses his Suit Against
John B. Meagher to Acquire Light
Company Stock.

Mr. Bummerle, the father of the boy
who was so badly pounded at Tivoli
about Christmas time, has retained Ar
thur Schaub as his attorney. 1t will be
remembered that his son was pounded
by an older boy named Drummer, in
the school yard, while The closing exer-
cises were going on. The boy was una
BILE to move for time, and after being
taken home hung between life and
death for some days Efforts at settle
ment have been made, but these have
proved futile, and i is now said to be
the intention of Mr. Bummerle to com
mence suit for damages against Mr.
Drummer for $1,000 Papers have not
been served yet, but it is rumored that
they will be within day or two.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-27
HABEAS CORPUS.
Proceedings Before Judge Severance
This Afternoon.

John Johnson was brought before
Judge Severance Tuesday on the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-27

taken home hung between life and
death for some days Efforts at settle
ment have been made, but these have
proved futile, and i is now said to be
the intention of Mr. Bummerle to com
mence suit for damages against Mr.
Drummer for $1,000 Papers have not
been served yet, but it is rumored that
they will be within day or two.
Attorney Durment, of st. Paul, was
in the cityTuesday and served notice of
appeal to the supreme court on all the
other claimants against the estate of
Longini & Thoms He represents the
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Co, of Milwaukee, which holds mort
gage on the Glass Block. The decision
of the lower court placed the liens be.
fore the mortgage, and the company
seeks to have the mortgage come first
decision in favor of the defendant in the
suit of Bankson Taylor, of st. Paul, VS.
John B. Meagher, to enforce an alleged
contract whereby the plaintiff claimed
that he was to receive stock of the Man
kato Gas and Electric Light Co. in re-
turn for his services as a promoter.
Among other things, the court finds:
That by reason of negotiations had be-
tween the First National bank of st.
Paul and defendant and r d. Hub
bard, an arrangement and agreement
was made and entered into between
said bank and said defendant whereby
it was agreed that said bank should re-
lease said Hubbard and his estate from
the claim of said bank against said
Hubbard for about $45, 900, and accepts
the obligation of the defendant for said
Indebtedness in lieu of said Hubbard,
said defendant to hypothicate with said
bank the bonds of the Mankato Gas and
Electric Light Co. amounting to the
sum of 500, 900 to secure the fulfllment
of such obligations.
AS conclusion of law, it is found
that the plaintiff is not entitled to any
relief.
Judge Severance re de ed decision
in the case of John B. Johnston
as administrator de bonis non with the
will annexed of the estate of Oliver RI
Mather, deceased, VS.. Moses r. Abbott,
Chas. Jessup VIM. Miller and John
Drew. 1t is found that the plaintiff is
entitled to judgment adjudging and de,
cret ing that Oliver R Mather deceased
died seized in fee and the owner of lots
4, 5, 6 and 7, in block 3, Cummings ad-
dition to the city of Mankato, and ad-
Judging and decreeing that the claims
said lots are void 1t is further ad
judged and decreed that the convey
ances of Geo. w. Miller to Moses r.
Abbott and the conveyance of Moses R.
Abbott to Charles w. Jessup and the
conveyance Of said Abbott to VIM.
Miller of said lots or parts of them as
found to be cloud upon the title of
said Mather deceased and his estate and
that the same be removed
In the case,of Herman Pohl, Her n an
Metz and Augusta Metz VS.. Michael
RUSSELL Judge Severance has filed an
order for Judgment in favor of the de-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-01-27

In the case,of Herman Pohl, Her n an
Metz and Augusta Metz VS.. Michael
Russell, Judge Severance has filed an
order for judgment in favor of the de
PENDANT.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-23
The Prehistoric Corn a Success
In Ford County.
Capable of Yielding $50 Bushels
to the Acre.
2 TO EARS ON STALK
As a Table Corn It Is as Sweet
as Sugar Variety.
Easily Furnishes Three Times
the Leaf Fodder of Indian.

Dodge City. Sept 2S-The G1obe-Re-
publican says:
Waldo Tarbox of this city, last
spring purchased a few ounces Of the
Prehistoric corn. paying about one cent
a grain. This fall he will harvest
enough of the corn to plant about ten
acres, and he viii sell a portion of his
crop at 35 cents a pound. In planting
the corn but one grain is put in a hill,
as the one grain will make four stalks.
1t produces from two to eleven ears to
the stalk, and it will mature in 80 days
without irrigation. 1t is a good corn
for this climate and we have no doubt
it will yield well in dry seasons. It is
capable of yielding $50 bushels to the
acre.
Observation-Disclosures is no doubt of
the ancient origin of this corn and it's
recent discovery and addition to our list
of grain. Search could be made over
our whole country and no corn similar
to 1t in stalk, blade, ear or style of
growth would be found. The growth is
very rapid, stalk stout and robust.
thicl1ly set with leaves to 5 feet long
and to inches wide. AS a variety to
strip the lower blades off for feed, it
easily furnishes three times as much
lear fodder as any other When planted
thickly for fodder or ensilage, it's lux
uriant growth of blades and tender,
juicy stalk make a royal food. Horses
and cattle prefer the Prehistoric corn
and fodder. The Prehistoric corn will
not blow down unless the stalk breaks
off. The grains are very deep and very
beautiful in color, form and making
The prevailing color is bronze, varying
from dark to light, and the ears have a
beautiful silken appearance or finish.
1t easily surpasses any of our present
day corn in yield, 2 to IL ears growing
on a stalk There is no question but
what enormous crops were raised in
those Olden times. when the rude plow
turned up very rich soil. Pliny tells
of one stalk of grain that had on it be-
tween 300 and 400 ears. The ears are
not mammoth, but of good, medium
size, deep grains and small, neat cob,
just the right size to mature early,
shell and feed, equal to the best sugar
corn for the table. It's the perfect corn,
showing great skill and care of the
strange people who grew it thousands
of years ago.
AS a table corn it is as sweet as su-
gar corn. For ensilage, the Prehistoric
corn is being much sought after. 1t is
wonderfully luxuriant. Its brittle.
juicy stalks, and leaves broad, long and
heshy, with sweet taste, entities it to
take first rank for dry or green fodder
and enSilage.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-23

A new family moved into a certain
locality in Topeka one afternoon not
long ago and the next morning they
felt like moving away.
Early in the morning of the second
day the minister of a nearby church
raped on the front door. He looked
solemn and was ushered into the empty
front parlOr and given a seat on a box
The mother of the family entertained
him. He sat very straight and Sedate
while she with her hands wrapped up
in her apron tried to appear delighted.
He remarked about the weather being
fine and she fully agreed with him. The
conversation was rather forced and
she wondered what he wanted. When
he asked if she belonged to any partic-
ular church and she said no she found
that he wished to extend to her and
the entire family a cordial invitation
to attend his church and in fact to
join.
Just then there was another knock
at the door and the father of the fam
lily answered it. He found a second
minister and ushered him into the back
bed room and took a stack of blankets
off a chair to make him a seat The
minister spoke about the pleasant
neighbOrhOOd and remarked that he
lived just around the corner He asked
if the family belonged to a church and
when he found they did not he asked
the father to extend to the entire house
hold a hearty invitation for them to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-23
ped with his knuckles on the bar for

ped with his knuckles on the bar for
order.
There was a death-Hke stiffness for
a minute. The old lady evidently
thought that something else was ex-
pected of her, for she continued:
We're a-goin' to have justice in this
court. We didn't git it in the other
Put her out" quietly remarked the
judge to the bailiff.
The bailiff started to carry out the
directions of the court, but he did not
relish the task. The old woman set
tied back in her chair as though she
had no intention Of moving for the or
ders of the court or anyone else.
The bailiff laid his hand on the old
lady's arm.
cit out of here" she said.
The bailiff then tried to lift her out of
Il don't have to go out of this court
she persisted.
''Yez has to obey tn arders of this
coort," said the bailiff in a rich Irish
brogue.
After several Intellectual attempts he
raised the old lady by the arm and
walked her out of the court room He
tells about the rest of the encounter
himself
''Yez see. she had an arm on her
like a mosquito. an I cud har-r-rdly
get hold of it. She was that thin-like
that her face was about tick as me
hand edgewise. When I got her out
side she says, says she:
-" To sheol wild yez coort.'
g Madam I says, says I, ORD hate
to have yez for a mother-in-law.'
This is no coort of justice, says
AN tn judge" continued the bailiff
in an injured tone of explanation, ''he
goes ar-r-round to tn lawyers atty
wards an tells EN- I was afr-r-raid Of
was that she'd fan to pieces. she was
that thin
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-23
MRS. BUr1ERs GOOD FORTUNE
Deserted Wife of Kansan Cared For
by Her Husbands Brother

Fort Scott, Sept 23.-Mrs. Blanche
Butler, a pretty young woman of this
city, who has been travelling saleslady
for the Wise wholesale pharmacy, of
Kansas City, has just been appointed
private secretary for Congressman But
Ter, of Pennsylvania She will resign
her position on the road and go to
Washingtonsnext month to take up her
duties.
Mrs. Butler is Congressman Buffers
sister-in-law. Her husband, H. J. But
Ter, mysteriously disappeared from this
city while occupying a high position in
society and in business nearly two
years ago, and he has never been heard
from. He was also prominent in poll
tics, having just completed a term in
the state legislature. Mr.. Butler was
the western representative of the Oar
lington Loan company of Pennsylvania,
and other heavy Kansas investors. 1t
was charged that he was a defaulter
to the extent of many thousands of dol
lars, but this story is discredited by his
friends.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-23

join his church and then there was a
third knock on the door The father
and the mother looked out of the re-
spective rooms they were in and saw
the oldest daughter pulling a sweeping
cap off her head preparatory to answer
ing the knock.
She opened the door and found the
third minister. He was piloted between
the packing boxes to the dining room
and given a seat while his entertainer
stood between him and the kitchen door
so he could not see the remains of a
patched up breakfast cooked on an oil
stove. The minister asked several
questions like a census examiner and
found out all about the family and
hoped all would attend his church.
One by one the ministers left in the
order that they came and neither knew
that another divine had been there in
an effort to secure new members for
his congregation
There was the fourth hurried knock
on the door A man was standing there
with tray covered with a napkin.
I'm your neighbor," he said in a
pleasant way to the mother of the
house who answered the knock. My
wife saw how busy you all were moving
in and she thought perhaps your kitchen
was not yet arranged and she wished
me to bring you a little lunch"
He was so pleasant, so frank and
gentlemanly that she took the tray and
thanked him. He left but returned in
a few moments with pitcher of cold
milk.
InlS viii be good with your dinner
he said as he busted himself helping the
oldest daughter set the kitchen table
and when they were seated he waited
on them. He carried the empty tray
home and was glad they had enjoyed
the lunch.
The three who had entertained the
parsons recited their experiences. On
comparing notes they found that the
ministers, as the infant terrible of the
family expressed it, had been rustlfng
trade" They could not decide which
church to join.
The next morning the father returned
home after walk up town and an
nounced that their neighbor VINO had
furnished the lunch was minister
"An in favor of joining his church
say T." said the son.
There were three firm and distinct
rs and the other three ministers All
wondered why they had failed to gather
in the new family.
There was a disturbance on lower
Kansas avenue. The policeman on the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-09-23
The Sixth Cavalry Reunion.

Kansas City, Kan, Sept. 23.-The
Sixth Kansas Cavalry Veteran associa-
ton will met in Kansas City, Kan. Sep
TENDER 25th to 9th. The programme
opens at p. m, Monday. with a salute
of Is guns. Captain Robert Henderson
of this county has been made toast
master of the banquet to- be rendered
by the relief corps. Capt J. P. Gras-
the response to the paper, 1.-The Artil-
lery of the Sixth Kansas Cavalry" A
great programme has been prepared.
Capt. J. H. Bartles Of the Territory fur
nishes a dahlgreen 122-pounds battery
howitzer The president has heard from
$50 of the regiment, and the fifteenth
annual reunion is expected to be a
high-Water mark.