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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
THE SYLLABUS.

The following is the syllabus in the
case of Samuel H. Grannis, respt., VS.. ),
the board of county commissioners of
Blue Earth county ct ais, applts:
1. Defendant, board of county COM
missioners entered into contract
with one Welman, whereby and by the
terms of which Welman undertook
and agreed to perform certain services
in behalf of the county of Blue Earth
in discovering and bringing to light
unassessed taxed personal property in
such county which had not been taxed
for the year 1899, and prior years; in
consideration for which services the
board of commissioners, by resolution,
agreed to pay said Welman a compen-
sation equal to one-half of all taxes
paid into the county treasury as the
result of his labors Held that such
contract is ultra wires and void.
2. A tax payer of the county may
maintain an action to restrain and en-
join the performance of such contract
by the county officials. Order affirmed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
THE CITY SUED.

The complaint was served on the
mayor in the suit commenced by
Rosenberegr & Currier against the city
to recover 1928 45 for damages to stock
caused by the overflow of the gutter
June 9th. A. E. Clark is attorney for
the plaintiff. The case will be test
one, and will demonstrate whether the
city can be held responsible for dam
ages caused by the overflow of cutters.
If the city is liable it will cost the tax
payers good many dollars to pay all
the claims that are presented.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
LICENSE REVOKED.
Mayor Takes Action in John
LarsOn's Case.
Says That Several Other Licenses May
be Revoked Any Day.-CompIaints
of Violation of Law.

Mayor Currier has revoked
the liquor license of John Larson,
whose place of business is POS North
Front street. Chief Bruels served the
formal notice on Mr.. Larson at shortly
after nine O'Clock, forbidding him to
sell any more liquor.
The mayors notice sets forth that
Mr.. Larson place known as the Klon-
dixie, was open ON Sunday, July Sth,
and on Sunday, July Goth, and night
before last until 2 40 a. m. and until
after midnight last night.
Mr. Larson admits that his saloon
was open on the two Sundays mention
ed, but denies that it has been open
after midnight. He may ask for re-
instatement on the promise of doing
better
Mayor Currier, when asked abou
the matter, said that he had received
many complaints in regard to this sa-
loon, both from private parties and
from policemen He had heard that
Mr.. Larson had declared that he would
keep open when he pleased, and that
he did not care fig for the mayor or
the police. He had an interview with
Larson, but it was not a very satisfac-
tory one. He did not know what &C
ton the council would take, but he
had concluded to revoke the old license
before it expires, as it would be a
hardship on Mr.. Larson to allow him
to obtain a new license and then re-
yoke it.
Mr.. Currier states that he has re-
ceived complaints in regard to several
other saloons, and they are on the rag
ged edge. Their license might be re-
voked any day. He had even heard it
said that all the saloons were doing
business on the sly at illegal hours,
but he did not believe this, OF at least
had no evidence with which to corro
borate it,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
DECORIA.

Decoria, Aug. 3.-Mr. George Sole
has been in the neighborhood helping
harvest few days this week.
Mr.. T. J. Cummings is on the sick
list this week.
Church services next Sunday night
at the school house.
Mr.. Harvey Young left last week for
jackson county where he has pur-
chased farm. We all wish him sue
cess.
Guy Half has rented the Traino
farm and we understand he is going to
batch there this winter.
Miss Ida Noyes and Miss Mabel
Cummings were Mankato visitors
Tuesday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
BeruaI Morrison Claims $3.50 From the
City.

The summons and complaint were
servedFriday in an action for damages
brought on behalf of Bernal Morrison
against the city of Mankato for in
iuries sustained in fall on Bryon street
May 9Th, due to an alleged defective
sidewalk. The plaintiff alleges injury
to the left knee and knee cap that may
be of a permanent nature. The amount
asked for is $3.50. Bernal is the young
son of Editor A. NJ Morrison of the
Mankato Journal. A. E. Clark is at
torney for the plaintiff.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
TRIBE OE RED MEN.

&C. H. Schwartz has arrived in the
city for the purpose of instituting q
tribe of the Order of Red Men. He
has been in ST. Peter and left a favor.
able impression there. The Order Of
Red Men is about the only one not rep.
resented in Mankato, it would seem,
and as it is well known it is likely
that Mr.. Schwartz will be able to start
a tribe.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
CLAIMED BY DEATH.
Mrs. Chas. Graf Passes Away ia This
City.

Mrs. Chas. Graf, wife of County
Commissioner Graf, died at the resi-
dence of Mrs. Chas Veigel, at 500 By
ron street, at ten minutes after seven
O'Clock Friday. She had not been
well for year past, and on Tuesday,
July oath, was stricken with paralysi is
while walking on the streets of this
city. She was taken to Mrs. Veigel' s
residence and medical aid SUNNI oned.
Only one side was affected and she i'm
proved until Sunday, when a change
for the worse took place in her condi-
ton, and she failed throughout the
week. Her sister, Mrs. Bertha Wolf,
and the latter's son, Alfred, arrived
Yesterday afternoon from ST. Paul, and
her brother, Geo. Rebel, also of st.
Paul, came on the evening train.
Mr.. Reible arrived too late to see his
sister alive.
Mrs. Graf was born in Wisconsin
and came to Mankato when a small
girl. Her age was forty-fve years :.
She was married to Mr.. Graf quar-
ter of century ago, and leaves three
children, Ida, Rudolph and Otto. For
the past eighteen years she resided on
the farm in Mankato township, four
miles northeast of the city. She was
highly respected by all who knew her,
and her death causes general regret.
The afflicted family have the sympathy
of all in their sorrow.
The funeral occurred at two
O. clock Monday afternoon from the
residence of Mrs. Veigel, and will be
in charge of Aurora Rebekah lodge, OF
which the deceased was member.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
NOT SATISFIED
Republicans Want Another
County Committee.
Efforts of the So.Called "Big Four" to
Manipulate the Pariy's Politics
Create Criticism

A good deal of dissatisfaction is be-
ing expressed among the Republicans
over the selection of county COM
mittee before the nominations have
been made and without an emporium
ity to consult the nominees as to their
preferences Some of the candidates
are also free to express their opinion
on the matter, and there is talk of an
open revolt 1t would not be sur
prising if the convention of Aug. Both
refused to recognize the action of the
congressional convention and provided
for the appointment of another commit
tee This would not necessarily make
many changes and possibly only one
or two would be made. At all events,
the gentlemen who were nominated by
the convention would have say as to
the selection of chairman.
There is a growing feeling in the
city and particularly in the Fourth
ward against the effort of the "Big
Four" to dominate the Republican pol
itics of that ward The'' Big Four, -
so it is felt, is attempting to saddle a
machine on the party in the city and
county, and if the Republicans of Blue
Earth county are opposed to anything it
is to ring or machine domination.
1t is rumored that an effort will be
made to down the "Big Four ''good
and plenty The remark of well
known gentleman today that, ''this
coterie of kindergarten pliticians cam
not be permitted to run the Republi-
can party in Blue Earth county, is an
index of the feeling that is being given
vent to on all sides today. 1t has been
long time since the Republican party
has been SO wrought up over any oc-
currence within it's own ranks as it is
today. What the result will be re-
mains to be seen.
Representative Nyquist was in the
city Friday. He is out for renomi-
nation and was giving the situation
in his part of the county sizeup from
a distance. He has O. T. Severson
and q. G.. Argetsinger to contend
with, and the contest is apt to be a
spirited one.
A. R. Pau Jr has been menti oned
quite prominently during the past day
or two by Democrats as likely to be
nominated for county attorney He
stated emphatically Friday that
he is not candidate for the Office and
would not accept it under any circum-
stances He stated that he has all of
the business now that he can attend to.
1t is presumed that the nomination
will go to Arthur Schaub.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
NEW TOWN HALL.

Madison Lake is to have new town
hall this year. Architect Thayer is
preparing the plans, and the building
will be thirty by sixty feet two stories
high, and will be constructed of brick
and stone. The first floor will be used
for the fire department, council cham
Der and lookup, and the second floor
for a hall, with stage and cloak
rooms.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10

The heated spell began Monday fore
noon and has held on without inter
ruption throughout the entire week.
Despite the weather prediction, there
does not seem to be any prospect of a
let up.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
SOME GOOD YIELDS.
Plenty of New Wheat Being Put on the
Market.

HdTkSk.
A good deal of new wheat is coming
in, the Cargill elevator having take n
in about 1000 bushel
Decorai wheat fields are yieldin g
well. Ed. Swartout has secured thirty
BUSHES to the acre, grading No. 2.
G. H. Ballard secured an average of
2215 bushels from seventy acres, grad
ing No. 1.
Adolph Kaufman has $40 bushels from
thirty acres, going No. 2. This is %
bushels to the acre.
John Doffy is threshing his wheat in
Mankato township and his yield is ex-
pected to be % bushels to the acre, No
1 wheat He has about 100 acres, and
sowed his grain early, most of it in
the snow.
Burt Sontag, in Mankato township,
secured yield of twenty bushels to
the acre Of No 1 wheat. He has about
hundred acres.
Geo. Mickey, in Mcpherson, got
about fourteen bushels to the acre, No. 1.
f. M. Shafer has commenced to mar
ket No. 2 wheat from the Hillesheim
farm north of the city.
The Mapleton Enterprise gives the
following grain yields from around
that section of the country:
Geo. Sellers, of Beauford, on Mon
day threshed out 81 acres of wheat, Sc
curing yield of thirty bushels No. 1
wheat to the acre.
Mr.. JACOB Rachel who was at Noun
tain Lake on Tuesday is we'll pleased
with the crop in that section of the
state. He says the berry is large and
plump, the best he has ever seen. At
st. James he reports threshing with a
yield of "a bushels of wheat to the
acre.
In Shelby township Geo. Buckmas-
ter threshed on Tuesday, securing a
yield of % bushels per acre on four
acre tract or an average of about 20
bushels to the acre in field of ten or
twelve acres.
The first load of new wheat was
marketed at the Mill on Wednesday.
1t came from the farm of August Me
uow, north of town and graded No. 1,
weighing 81 pounds to the bushel.
The berry was shrunk little on &C
count of the grain being cut a little
green
August Nienow threshed out four
loads of oats securing therefrom $40
bushels. The grain is fine, weighing
three bushels to the sack.
Earnest Kaul, living in Mapleton
township on what is known as the My
ron Veorman farm, threshed out fifteen
acres on Wednesday afternoon, securing
wheat that tested between Be and 81
pounds to the bushel, and grading No. 1.
Amiel Proehl, who lives on the Vic.
Golf farm in Mapleton township,
threshed on Wednesday afternoon, Sc
curing yield of 221s bushels of No. 1
wheat to the acre. That the yield is
heavy one is shown by the fact that
with only four teams hauling, the ma
chine threshed out 604 bushels during
the afternoon.
Reports from Lake Crystal say that
shock threshing has been done in that
vicinity, and shows a yield of twenty
to twenty-four bushels per acre.
The best Yield so far reported is that
given by our st. Clair correspondent,
who says Mr. Afro secured Al bushels
from an acre and half or at the rate of
81 1-3 bushels to the acre. Mr.. Bos :
well, of the same town, secured yield
of "a bushels to the acre.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10

The population of Milwaukee, Wis.
is given out by the census department
at 2S5, 315. In 1890 it was 204, 46S, a
gain of 80. 81 per cent which is pretty
good showing, being over four times
that of Cincinnati.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
PURCHASED QUARRY.

D. L. Morse, has returned from
Barnum, Mimi, where he purchased
forty acres of land that contains fine,
quarry of dark colored jasper that
takes good polish. A gold and silver
bearing quartz runs through the rock.
The land is located close to the depot,
and Mr.. Morse intends to open up the
gu AIRY and take out building stone.
Mrs. Morse accompanied her hus-
band to Barnum, and is still there ex-
pecting to remain two or three weeks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
WILL NOT ACCEPT.
Judge Severance Thrusts Aside
A Nomination.
Democratic Soliciting Committee is Out
With Net Looking for
Likely Candidates.

Judge Severance was busy Saturday
writing letter telling why he would
decline to be candidate for congress
in the Second district. 1t was in an
swer to one which he had received from
the executive committee of the Demo-
cratic state central committee, urging
him to become candidate against
Congressman McCleary. Judge Sever
ance has been prominently mentioned
during the last day or two as very
promising timber for the nomination.
When asked by Free Press repor-
ter whether he would accept the nomi-
nation if it was assured him, Judge
Severance replied that he certainly
would not accept it. ''If 1 knew that
I would be elected in fifteen minutes, +"
said he 81 would not take the nomi-
nation What do want to do with a
political Office? 1 would not have one
under any consideration.
The reply which the Democratic ex-
ecutive committee will receive from
the judge will be discouraging, for he
declines in positive terms to be
allured by the political hopes so care
fully nourished by this soliciting COM
mittee. He would have made a warm
campaign had he consented to have
gone into it.
Now that Judge Severance refuses
the nomination, it will probably be
handed out to John A johnson, the
talented editor of the st. Peter Herald,
if he will take it. Mr.. Johnson does
not want it, but may possibly be pur-
suaded to accept it if sufficient cam
paign fund can be raised 1t has been
suggested that the hat be passed around
for the purpose, but why the party of
reform and equal rights" should
want to raise huge campaign fundfor
use in SO intelligent a district as the
Second is does not appear on the sur
face.
If Mr. johnson fails the party in its
extremity there is yet one hope re-
naming, and that rests on the broad
young shoulders of Adlai Ernest Clark,
the Populist- Democratic Demosthenes.
In case Mr.. Clark RECEIVERS from the
effects of yesterdays ball game, he
will be in trim for the fall campaign.
His record yesterday was eleven
struck out, and he might be pardoned
for indulging a momentary fitting
hope that he might strike out Con-
gressmanMcCl eary when the latter goes
to bat in November Mr.. Clark has
received much favorable mention in
the district, and if nominated would
carry the campaign into Egypt.
The one county Office that has attrac-
lions for the Democrats this year is
that of sheriff, yet that is the office
that they are the least apt to capture
in the election. Sheriff Gerlich ha s
made friends every day during his in
cumbency and will prove invincible.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
CITY TRHASURER'S REPORT.

The following is an abstract of the
report of City Treasurer Williams for
the month ending July 80:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10

A. T. Swenson and wife, of Sleepy
Eye, were Stahl House guests Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. W. Kenney, of
Glendive, Mont, report the arrival of
son, and Grandpa E. R. Kennedy is'
very happy
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10

Mr.. Shoemakers thermometer
reached SO Thurday, and indicated 81
at 80 p. m. Friday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10
Society,".

Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Edwards enter
tanned company of friends at their
home onLockestreet at tea Friday eve
ming, in honor of Miss Williams, of
Columbus, Wis
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10

The local union of Christian En-
deavor societies gave a social for the
young people of the city at the Y. M.
G. A. rooms Friday evening. The rooms
were filed with people, lemonade
was served and all had an enjoyable
time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10

John Schmitt has been appointed
trustee for E. W. Owen, bankrupt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10

Mesdames W. B. Walker, j. B. Swan
and S. S. Crandall ent ertained large
number of ladies Friday afternoon
from three to six O'Clock, at 312 Center
street. The affair was very pleasant
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-08-10

The one county Office that has attrac-
lions for the Democrats this year is
that of sheriff, yet that is the Office
that they are the least apt to capture
in the election. Sheriff Gerlich ha s
made friends every day during his in
cumbency and will prove invincible.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-12
SOUTH DAKOTA.

Aberdeen-Maria Hicks, the window
smasher brought here from Minnesota by
State Agent Gates, is in the county jail.
Her poor physical condition is all that
saves her from the insane asylum. AS
soon as she sufficiently RECEIVERS she will
be committed by the probate court
Wilmot-Mr. and Mrs. Elef Knudson,
two old and well known residents OF VII
mot. were found dead in bed. They were
asphyxiated by escaping coal gas from
stove in the room.
Watertown-The music store of L. w.
Cooke was broken into and the cash
The safe containing the company's cash
was not tempered with. -
Yankton-An interesting relic has just
been found imbedded in the heart of an
oak tree on the upper Missouri. A can
lister shot was cut out of5the tree by a
man saving wood, and further search
disclosed another piece Of shot. The
neighborhood was the scene OF many
bloody encounters With Inc INDIANS IN
the early days.
Mano-A $1,000 school house has been
turned over to the school officials by
the contractors, and viii be dedicated
this week with fitting exercises.
Deadwood-Mining soperations In the
investment of great deal OF outside cap
ital 1t Is expected that this years out
put of gold will reach s15,o0o,OOo
Bangor-Farm lands are in great de-
mand, in fact, the promise OF THIS coun-
ty has never been SO bright. Capt. n, H.
Kingman recently sold $4,000 worth OF
land to Iowa parties in one week
Redfeld-Spink county takes a first
place among South Dakota counties. Its
cash assets are $140,0G0 over and above
liabilities, and the assessed valuation last
year exceeded six million dollars.
Sturgis-An important decision has been
given by the local bench in a tax case
which will do away with the wholesale
lodging of taxes on the part of the heavy
stock owners.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-12
WISCONSIN.

Green Bay-Four stores In town were
entered by burglars, who were poorly re-
warded for their troubles They secured
less than S. in cash, coat, vest and 1e-
volver. -.tss
Merrill. S. Thompson, manager Of
the Anson-Hixon company, has been ap-
pointed secretary of the Wisconsin Val
ley Lumberman's association, vice H. III.
Foster, who recently resigned.
Wausau-The remains of Thomas Fitz-
third infantry, reached here from Manila.
The funeral was accompanied by mill
tary honors.
Appleton-While working in pulp mill
here Henry Witt was quite seriously in
jured by being struck on the head with
Fond du Lac-The new division head
quarters which have been established
here by the Wisconsin Central are great
boom for the town. The new headquar-
tiers have been open here. just week,
and everything is, running smoothly:
here by the change.
La Crosse-Edmund OFT, living near
Middle Ridge. shot and killed his. wife
and baby, and then set fire to his house
and stood and watched 1t burn He
def1es arrest and posse of citizens are
securing the surrounding. country.
Heinz Pickle company is in the city look
ing UP a location for a factory.
Kenosha-The home of Harding Grove
in Pleasant Prairie was entered by bur-
glars and large quantity of property
carried away. Ten persons were sleeping
in the house, and not. one of them heard
any noise.
Fond du Lac-The appointment of ex-
Gov. Peck as one of the regents of the
services of a man we'll equipped for the
duties of the office. q C s.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-02-12
MINNESOTA.

Grand Rapids-Rev. j. r. McGhee, pas
tor of the Methodist church, has just re-
turned from tour of the lumber camps
in this vicinity, where he held evangelis-
tic services. His efforts were SO much ap
preciated by the lumbermen that he has
been requested to repeat the trip.
Delano-An athletic club has been form
ed among the young men of the town,
and steps will be taken to secure suitable
quarters for gymnasium purposes. The
annual meeting will be held Feb. 10.
Preston-The Preston Courier has sus-
pended. The subscription list has been
sold to the Times, and the plant will be
removed to Wykoff. John P. Taylor has
purchased the Harmony News and will
take possession next week.
Willmar-The farmers institute was
very successful. The entire corps took
part in the programme with the excep-
ton of Secretary, Gregg, who was unable
to be present. The attendance was large
Hutchinson-The city council voted at
its last meeting to place signs on all the
street corners. A contract will be let
for the work very shortly.
Duluth-The annual convention Of the
Minnesota Retail Hardware association
will be held here. beginning Feb. IA. Pa
pers will be read by prominent tradesmen
from all over the state. The Scott-Hol-
stan Lumber company has decided to
change its name to the Scott-Graff Lum-
Der company.
Wadena-Prof. M. J.. Tormey, princi-
pal of the Wadena schools, who has been
dangerously i'll for some time has. re-
signed his position and will go to his old
home for long rest.