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The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Great reduction in prices of station
ary- and notions a. Schnatterly' IS
jewelry store.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

A first-class program has been pre-
pared for the rough Riders reunion
at LasVegas June 1926. Mr.. Nicode-
mus, who ran the Harvey house here
at one time, is in the push and says
he will do his best to make it pleas
ant for any of our people who attend.
Col. Roosevelt will pass through here
on No. 1, June %, and that is the time
to 60.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

We fill your family receipts and
prescriptions with the best of drugs at
a low price. M. DeTar.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

The MILLINERY Bazar' carries a
full line of Spring and Summer hats
and trimmings. Latest styles and
lowest prices. Call and see them.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

John w. Taylor and Mrs. Sophis
Kurth were married by Judge Blan
chard, last Monday.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

If your pillow or lister needs new
shear, remember that we have full
'ne.-A. HOttewitz.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Fred Eckert is one of the engineers in
charge of the work of making the great
artificial lake in the Cheyenne bottoms
near Ct. Bend. In recent interview
he said that he had serious doubts as
to the success of the enterprise, owing
to the immense surface for evapora-
ton and the natural seepage, also
that the bottom might drop out and
the water pass out in the underflow.
1t looks to us as if the whole scheme
was designed as an outlet for eastern
capital.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Garden Seeds, and flower seeds OF
att shades and colors at Green's Gro
Gerry store.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

DR.. Clarence Mosher removed a very
arge fibroid tumor from John Carl
sons back last Monday.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

w. E. Fravel handles the justly eel
ebrated Garfield Mill flour, Five Ros
es and Golden Gate.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

l have the Forbes patent pipe cutter
and threading machine. All work
promptly and neatly done on short
notice.. H. Falk.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

The Merton boys returned Wednes-
day night from Florence, Col, where
they were visiting their sister, Mre.
Henry Fox. @ -
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Harry Hoffman has taken a lay-off
In order that he may devote his whole
time to his sore thumb.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

The Garfield Flour, Five Roses and
Golden Gate cannot be excelled, either
in price or quality. Get sack of w
E. Fravel and be convinced.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Tom kintner took a drive around
through the grain fields near Lewis.
Monday, and says that there will be
more grain than was expected,
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Boots and shoes repaired. One door
east OF Edwards County Bank building
All work guaranteed. Reasonable
prices. -Chas. Alexander.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Nothing equals Prickley Ash Bitters
for removing that sluggish bilious
feeling, so common in hot weather. 1t
creates strength, vigor, appetite and
cheerful spirits. MOsher s. Co.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

The controversy between Shepherd
and Sire as to mans drawing a pen
sion from country of which he is not
citizen has finally reached Wash
ington. and has resulted in the follow
Washington, D. G..
w. H. Minton, Kinsley, KS.
Dear Sir:-In answer to your in
quiry will say that an honorable dis
charge from the army gives a man a
citizenship of the United States, pro-
vided he desires it. AT any rate it
does not make any difference about
securing pension.
Publishers National Tribune
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Miss Crouch. the daughter of the
M. E. pastor who preceded Rev Cum
mings, is in the city, the guest of
Mrs. Lemert.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

F. E. Taylor presented his wife a
hands ONE piano this week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Emma Husser and Mrs. Albright
went to Newton Tuesday morning,
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Your friends want your phi autographs
l6 for 25c. at the bank building.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

The Fisher family have moved into
the rooms over the HOttewitz store
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Why don't you buy Straw Hats.
Now is the time. You won't be allow
ed to wear them this winter. We have
large assortment. Edwards & Noble
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Mrs. keyser, of Jackson, was in
town Tuesday night to meet her moth-
Ell, niece and nephew, of Topeka. who
arrived on No. 1. They will make an
extended visit.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Henry Copp, Jr. has so much faith
in his wheat crop that he has erected
q granary.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Parties wanting ice can have the
same delivered to their homes by
leaving their orders at tie AlmO hotel.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Mrs. e. A. Rose went to Hutchingon
Monday morning, returning in the
evening.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Ed Bidwell was in Stafford We'd
nesday looking up the flower trade.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Henry Ket-lson went east last night.
For man whose business lies in the
west Henry does considerable travel
ing to the eastward. Perhaps he goes
east to get q good start for the west.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

D. B. Russell has charge of Mr.
Colver's Office, this week, during the
latter's absence in Kingman.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Mrs. M. E. Way returned from
Manitou yesterday morning.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Have ''swell" dinner, for once.
anyway, line of evaporate d
Fruits, Apples, Pears, Peaches, Apr :
cots, Blackberries and Raspberries.-
Edwards s. Noble.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Ed Huckstey last Friday night.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Misner &. Co are agents for the ce' :
ebrated j. |. Case threshing machin-
cry. Side crank, Spring mounted en-
gines. Something new. Call and
they will show YOU
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Read Marsh & Bidwell's advertise
ment this week.
Misner & Co. received car load of
machinery this week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Get your news papers and maya
zines at M. DeTar'S.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Mesdames Fisher and Allen have
dissolved their hotel partnership.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Get sack of Garfield flour from
Fravel. There is nothing better on
the market. Every sack guaranteed.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Our grocery stock is fresh and clean
and prices the lowest. Evaporated
fruits specialty.-A. Hottewitz.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Read Marsh Il Bidwell's advertise
ment this week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

G. w. Watson has the agency for
the Southern Kansas Mutual Hail In
surance Association, of Wellington,
Kansas. This is the mutual plan and
premium note. Mr.. Watson will be
pleased to have anyone wanting insu-
rance call on him. He will cheerfuly
furnish particulars even if he does
not get your business.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Plenty of Bran and Shorts at the
Creamery Feed Store.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

There is to be social at the Hen
dersOn school house tonight.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

The school district fight at Offerle
shows symptoms of reviving.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

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Read Marsh & Bidwell's advertise
ment this week.
Misner & Co. received a car load of
machinery this week.
Plenty of Bran and Shorts at the
Creamery Feed Store.
Get your news papers and maya
zines at M. DeTar's.
F. E. Taylor presented his wife a
handso ONE piano this week.
Emma Husser and Mrs. Albright
went to Newton Tuesday morning.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Huckstey last Friday night.
Garden Seeds, and flower seeds of
att shades and colors at Green's Gro
Gerry store.
Great reduction in prices of station
ary- and notions a. Schnatterly's
jewelry store.
John w. Taylor and Mrs. Sophia
Kurth were married by Judge Blan-
chard, last Monday.
w. E. Fravel handles the justly eel
ebrated Garfield Mill flour, Five Ros-
es and Golden Gate.
If your pillow or lister needs a new
'ne.-A. Hottewitz.
We fill your family receipts and
prescriptions with the best of drugs at
a low price. M. DeTar.
DR.. Clarence Mosher removed a very
arge fbrOid tumor from John Carl
sons back last Monday.
Parties wanting ice can have the
same delivered to their homes by
leaving their orders at tie Almo hotel.
Read Marsh 4 Bidwell's advertise
ment this week.
D. B. Russell has charge of Mr..
Colver's Office, this week, during the
latter's absence in Kingman.
Our grocery stock is fresh and clean
and prices the lowest. Evaporated
fruits specialty.-A HOttewitz.
Get a sack of Garfield flour from
Frayel There is nOthinp better on
the market. Every sack guaranteed.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16
MOSHER & Go.

A son was born to J. n. Miller, this
week.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Jim McCarty's house, in Franklin,
had a narrow escape from destructio on
by fire Tuesday morning. The boys
were getting breakfast when they dis
covered blaze up near the roof, which
they extinguished before it gained
much Roadway. 1t was narrow escape.
as there was a strong wind at the time.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Mamtou yesterday morning.
Your friends want your photographs
l6 for 25c. at the bank building.
Ed Bidwell was in Stafford We'd
nesday looking up the flower trade.
The Fisher family have moved into
the rooms over the Hottewitz store
Mesdames Fisher and Allen have
Dissolved their hotel partnership.
Mrs. G. A. Rose went to Hutchingon
MONDAY morning, returning in the
evening.
Henry Copp, Jr. has so much faith
in his wheat crop that he has erected
a granary.
Harry Hoffman has taken a lay-off
in order that he may devote his whole
time to his sore thumb.
Miss Crouch. the daughter of the
M. E. pastor who preceded Rev Cum
mings, is in the city, the guest of
Mrs. Lemert.
The Merton boys returned wednes-
day night from Florence, Col, where
they were visiting their sister, Mre.
Henry Fox. -. -
have the Forbes patent pipe cutter
and threading machine. All work
promptly and neatly done on short
notice.. H. Falk.
Boots and shoes repaired. One door
east OF Edwards County Bank building
All work guaranteed. Reasonable
prices. Alexander.
The Garfield Flour, Five Roses and
6 olden Gate cannot be excelled, either
in price or quality. Get a sack of w
E. Fravel and be convinced. 4
Tom kintner took a drive around
through the grain fields near Lewis.
NJ onday, and says that there will be
more grain than was expected.
The Millinery Bazar'' carries
full line of Spring and Summer hats
and trimmings. Latest styles and
lowest prices. Call and see them.
Why don't you buy Straw Hats.
Now is the time. You won't be allow
ed to wear them this winter. We have
a large assortment. Edwards & Noble
Mrs. Keyser, Of Jackson, was in
Town Tuesday night to meet her moth
er, niece and nephew, of Topeka. who
arrived on No. 1. They will make an
visit.
Have ''swell'' dinner, for once,
anyway, fresh line of evaporate d
Fruits, Apples, Pears, Peaches, Apr
cots, Blackberries and Raspberries.-
Edwards g. Noble.
Misner &. Co are agents for the CO.
ebrated j. |. Case threshing machin-
sry. Side crank, Spring mounted en-
zines. Something new. Call and
hey will show you.
Henry Ket-lson went east last night.
For a man whose business lies in the
vest Henry does considerable travel
ng to the eastward. Perhaps he goes
last to get q good start for the west.
Nothing equals Prickley Ash Bitters
Tor removing that sluggish bilious
feeling, so common in hot weather. 1t
creates strength, vigor, appetite and
cheerful spirits. MOsher s. Co.
Time has been called for the first
round with the Spring garden. We
have an exceptionally large and var
led stock of Garden Seeds, also full
line of Garden tools.-Edwards &
Noble.
The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-06-16

Mrs. Iliff, daughter of Ira Smith.
of Prattsburg, took the train Wednes-
day evening for her home in Portland
Oregon. Her husband is mining in
Alaska and is said to have been quite
successful. He will come down to
Portland this fall to- visit his family
The Mankato free press., 1899-12-08
Nov. 10, II, "a. Dec 1. s, Is. %
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.

Default having been made in the payment OF the
sum OF SIX hundred and sixty-one dollars, which
Is claimed to be due and is at the date of this
ana delivered by Annie Wickersham and NJ. K.
W1cKersham, mortgagors, to Elizabeth Jones
and william d: Jones, administratrix and ad-
HlnlsIrator OF the estate of Hugh H. Jones, de-
ceased. mortgagee, bearing date the oath day
of July. 1886. and with power of sale
therein contalned, duly recorded in the Office of
tne register OF Deeds In and for the county
of Blue Earth and state of Minnesota On the
24th day of July, 1885, at o'clock o. m. in
book 70 OF Mortgages, on page 81. Which said
mortgage together with the debt secured there
by was duly assigned by said Elizabeth Jones,
sole heir at law of said Hugh H. Jones and Will
liam ID, Jones, both deceased. mortgagee, and
sole owner of said mortgage to Mankato Mu-
tual Building and Loau Association, "a corpora
ton underline laws of the state of Minnesota, ,by
written assignment, dated the fourth day Of
November, 1899, and recorded in the Office of
said Register of Deeds. on the seventh day of
November, 1899, at o'clock p. M, in book 81 of
mortgages, on page l34 and no ac-
tion or proceeding having been instituted, at
law or otherwise, to recover the debt secured
by said mortgage, or any part thereof
Now, therefore notice is hereby given, That
by virtue of the power of sale contained in said
mortgage, and pursuant to the statute in such
case made and provided, the said mortgage will
be foreclosed by sale of the premises described
In and conveyed by said mortgage, viz;
Commencing at a point thirty-three (39 feet
south and thirty-three (33) feet east from the
northwest corner of the southwest quarter of
the southwest, quarter of section eighteen Q9
township one hundred and eight Q0S) of range
tWenty-slx (26) west: thence running east two
hundred and sixty four C26I feet thence south
one hundred and ninety Q98 feet thence
W st two hundred and sixty-four GOA feet,
thence north one hundred and ninety-eight q9S>
feet to the place of beginning in Blue Earth
county and state of Minnesota, with the hered-
Itaments and appurtenauces which sale will
be made by the sheriff of said Blue Earth
county at the easterly front door of the
Court House, iu the city of Man
kato in said county and state, on
the 2Sd day of December, 1885, at 10 o'clock p.
M, OF that day, at public vendue, to the highest
bidder for cash, to pay said debt of six hum
dred and sixty-ona dollars, and in
terest, and the taxes, if any, on said premises,
and twenty-five dollars. attorneys fees, as
stipulated in and by said mortgage in case of
foreclosure, and the disbursements allowed
by law; subject to redemption at any time
within one year from the day of sale as pro
vided by law.
Dated Nov. Sth, A. D. 1899
MANKATO BUTUAL BUILDING AND LOAN
ASSOCIATION,
Assignee of Mortgage.
Thos. Hughes,
Attorney for Assignee of Mortgagee.
The Mankato free press., 1899-12-08
Nov q Dec Is
ORDER For HEARING @
W. R. Geddes,
Atty's for Administrator

ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
y Earth-ss In Probate Court, special term
November 10Th, 1899.
In the matter of the estate of KasimieI
Schaub, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate OF
said deceased being this day granted unto
Augusta Schaub, 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 Wednesday the 23rd day of May, A. D.
1900 at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
1t is further ordered, That six 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 saiC
claims and demands shall be given by publica
tion of this order for three successive weeks
prior to the day appointed for such examina
ton, in the Mankato Free Press weekly news
paper printed and published at Mankato in sale
county.
Dated at the city of Mankato, the 10th day o.
November, A. D1S99.
By the Court:
[sEAL VIM. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
n. L. Schmitt,
Attorney for Executrix.
The Mankato free press., 1899-12-08
Nov 8, 10, II, "a, Dec Is
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.

Default having been made in the conditions of
certain mortgage, executed by Mary E.
Soule and Sidney G. Soule her husband, as mort
gagors, to William Fl. Shepard, Fanny S. Gibbs
and Reuben E. Robbie as trustees under the will
of William S: Shepard, deceased, late of Bath,
Steuben Co., n. Y, as mortgas ees, dated De-
cember 21st, A. ID. 1896. and recorded in the Of
fee of the Register of Deeds in and for the Coun-
ty of Blue Earth in the State of Minnesota, on
the 23rd day of December;. A. D.. 1895, at AS
cages on page 492, by which mortgage there was
conveyed and granted the following described
real estate, situate in the county of Blue
(15) in North Row of Van Brunt's addition to
City of Mankato and lot number nine (9) in
block number eighteen Q8 in said Van
Earth County. Minnesota, according to the
recorded plat thereof duly filed and recorded
in the Office of said register of deeds which said
sum of Sixteen Hundred Dollars with interest
at the rate of seven per cent per annum, pay
able annually according to the conditions of
two promissory notes given for the sums of 5000
and $1,000 respectively, with interest coupon
notes attached to said 81 900 note, bearing same
date as said mortgage, made by said Mary E.
Soule and Sidney q. Soule her husband, tosaid
William II. Shepard, Fanny S. Gibbs and Reu-
ben E. Robie as trustees under the will of
William S. Shepard, deceased late of Bath, ,Steu-
ben county, n; \. There Is now due, and un.
this notice the sum of Eight Hundred and Seven
ty-Five Dollars and Forty Cents, and the
farther sum or One lnOuSanQ ana seventy DOL
lars will become due on December 21st, 1S99
and no action or proceeding. at law or other
wise having been instituted to recover the
amount of said mortgage debt or any part
hereof;
Now, Therefore, Notice is Hereby Given, that
by virtue and in pursuance of power of sale
in said mortgage contained and Herewith re-
corded and of the statute in such case made
and provided, the above described premises
will be sold at public auction, at the Easterly
of Blue Earth and at the City of Man
kato therein. on on Saturday the 18th day of De-.
cember, A. d. 1899 at ten o'clock in the fore
noon, to satisfy the amount of said mortgage
debt then due and unpaid, together with the
ceeding, including Fifty Dollars attorneys fees
as stipulated in said mortgage; and the said
mortgage will be thereby foreclosed.
Dated November 1st 1899
WILLIAM II. SHEPARD, FANNY S. GIBBS, AND
REUBEN e. ROBIE AS TRUSTEES UNDER THE
WILL OF WILLIAM S. SHEPARD, DECEASED,
LATE OF BATH, STEUBEN Co., N. Y, Mort
gagees.
WILLIAM THOMAS,
Attorney for said Mortgages. Mankato, MINI.
The Mankato free press., 1899-12-08
AGAINST ROBERTS
Prominent Republicans Agree
on a Plan of Procedure
in His Case.
Will Object to His Taking the
Oath on the Ground of
; lneligibility.
TEST VOTE THEN PROBABLE
Resolution Citing Reasons and
b Ordering investigation to
Be Offered.
!Annual Reports of Secretaries
! Root and Hitchcock Are
Published.
TEST VOTE THEN PROBABLE

WASHINGTON, Dec. AT confer
ence of about 25 prominent house Re-
publicans it was decided that the eli
gibility of Representative-electR Roberts
Of Utah to occupy seat In the house
of representatives should be investi-
gated and determined and that pend
ing the decision he should not be per-
mitted to take the oath of office.
This decision was arrived at by
those present without a dissenting
voice. Representative Tayler OF Ohio,
who will have charge of the matter in
the house, explained after the confer
ence had been adjourned that this pro-
ceeding does not involve a ''prejudg-
ing" of the case, but irrespective of
party will afford the members an op-
portunity to vote after thorough in
vestigation and complete presentation of
the case for their consideration. Mr..
Tayler had made a study of the allega-
tion and precedents and presented them
at length to his colleagues. He offered
plan of procedure which was agreed
to after an exchange of views. The
procedure is to be as follows:
Programme Mapped Out.
n When Mr.. Roberts appears at the bar
of the house to take the oath objection
is to be made upon the ground that he
is ineligible. He will then step aside
and after the other members are sworn
in the member making the objection
who will probably be Mr.. Tayler-will
recite the objections and offer resolu-
tion for their investigation by special
committee. This will give the house
an opportunity to vote in the first in
stance upon the question of postponing
the administration of the oath until
after the allegations have been investi-
gated. The resolutions have not been
formulated yet, but they will include
the investigation of the charge that Mr..
Roberts alleged conviction of the viola
tion of the Edmunds act in 1889 renders
him ineligible by the terms of that act,
whether the fact that he is an avowed
polygamist renders him ineligible and
whether the state Of Utah in electing
him has not violated the compact by
which she obtained statehood.