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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
SOMETHING OF PERMANENCY.
A Business Plan That Will Strongly APP
peal to Business Men.

To recognize the successful elements
of business venture is not always an
easy matter, but occasionally there is
the refreshing experience of coming
in contact with an enterprise that has
the features of success so manifest that
it requires nothing more than good
sound sense to discover that desirable
results are sure to be attained.
One of the most practical and bene-
fetal enterprises that has come within
the range of our observation is being
promoted by the Guaranty Savings and
Loan association of Minneapolis. 1t
requires only the exercise of common
sense to see that the system is one of
great merit, capable of doing more for
the saving, the investing and the bor-
rowing classes, and for the general
welfare and upbuilding of the com
mercial interests of the state, than
any other medium that has thus far
been presented to the consideration of
the public.
The plan provides for permanent
capital that can be paid in by regular
installments if desired, thus placing
the investment within the reach of all
classes. There is also common stock
with payments suited to the require
ments of all who wish to save by a
systematic method. The permanent
stock provides high grade investment
and also gives stability and per-
manency to the company.
The method of loaning is
unique, and is the browning feature of
the system Loans are made on a
monthly payment plan that is adjusted
to the requirements of the borrower
himself. He can place his loan for
any term intermediate between three
and twelve years, the length of time
adopted, adjusts the amount of the
monthly payment to such sum as the
borrower desires. The borrower s
contract is definite, both as to the
number of payments to be made and
the am cunt of each.
1t is just such system as meets the
needs and requirements of the best
class of borrowers. It is also system
that affords the greatest security to
the investment and of the combination,
as every month borrower reduces
his debt, and increases the security
held by the.company.
Honest and competent management
is all that is necessary. to insure the
unqualified success of the institution,
and as the company has been success
full during the past twelve years,
operating during the greater part O.
that time, under a system that in M
sense favorably compares with thu
present plan, there seems to be n,
doubt that the management is all tina
can be desired.
1t is not improbable that steps viii
be taken in the near future to secur
the location of local board in Ma
kato. We learn that inquiries hav
already been made of the genera
officers from some of our leading bust
ness men which may lead to result
above suggested.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
EFFORT TO DISSOLVE.
Stockholders Would Wind Up Affairs
of Ketzbach Milling Co.

G. N. Andrews went to Blue Earth
Friday to appear for Mr.. Ketzbach, of
Wells, in opposition t.. the petition of
one of the stockholders in his milling
company to have the corporation dis
solved and receiver appointed The
hearing came up at Blue Earth today
before Judge Quinn. The company
is capitilized at So, 1000 and Mr..
Ketzbach owns s1s, Geo of the stock
The indebtedness of the corporation is
$50, 600, and the assess consist of a
new $50, 900 plant and some grain, ETC.,
on hand. The effort ito wind up the
concern will be Tough to the last.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
SOCiety....

Mrs. Frank Thayer entertained be-
tween sixty and seventy ladies at her
residence, corner of Second and Jack
son streets, from three to six O'Clock
Thursday afternoon. She was assisted
in receiving by her mother, Mrs. 81.
B. Wollam. The parlor decorations
were pink and white chrys=
anthemuf1s, and. those Of the dining
room were roses and smilax Mrs. J.
NJ Eager and Miss Cressey presided in
the punch room. and Mrs. D. V. Viii.
liams, Mrs. E. F. Soaring and Miss
Lulu Goodwin assisted in serving the
refreshments, which were dainty and
delicious The affair was pronounced
success, and was greatly enjoyed BY
present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
A NEW CHARTER.
The City Council is in Favor of
Having One.
Mayor Currier Declares That the City
Cannot Do Business Under
the Present Charter.

The meeting of the council Friday
night, in adjourned session, develop
ed an interesting discussion in re-
gard to the municipal bookkeeping,
which led to the feeling being ex-
pressed that new city charter is a
very necessary thing. Incidentally,
the question arose whether new
charter commission can be appointed
or whether the old one holds office for
four years, as the law under which it
was appointed provided.
The meeting was held more es-
pecially to consider F. FL. Snyder s
application for a liquor license, but
other business was taken up. Mayor
Currier presided and all of the alder
men were present.
An application for an auctioneer's
license was received from one d.
Goldstein, who it appeared desires to
bring in a stock of goods and flood the
market with it preceding the holidays.
The aldermen took the view that the
local merchants pay taxes here and
meet other calls upon them by the
community and are deserving of pro-
lection. The application was refused
and Mr.. Goldstein will have to seeh
some town with less home loyalty
than Mankato's Six.
Mr.. Snyder was granted liquor
license for The Saulpaugh bar. He had
paid for the same with a 81, 600 bill.
The bill was SO much of novelty thai
the aldermen and city officials crowded
around the mayors desk to catch
glimpse of it. 1t was enough money
to buy a modest house and lot or tc
take a trip around the world.
| Aid. Jordan moved that the board
of public works make an estimate O
the cost of the improvement of Soutl
Second street, as petitioned for at tn
last meeting, and report at the next
meeting. He said that he wanted t
know just what the cost would be be
fore he would vote to tie the none
ND until next November. This wa
carried.
CITY Recorder Williams said tina
the council week ago had Above
the sprinkling contractor his estimat
of about $500, and wanted to knoN
what fund the money would be take
from. The sprinkling fund is over
drawn, and is always behind. The al
sessment for the past summer 8 sprini
/ ling will not be received in the cit
treasury until next June and Noven
her, and the fund must necessarily a
; ways be overdrawn.
!, Aid. Meyer said that if there
! money in any of the funds the bi
should be paid, as it would not
right to make Contractor Page wa
! until next November for his>money.
a President Porter said that the eli
P had started in year behind with Il
: fund and would always be a year b
hind.
Recorder Williams said that he won
pay the bill from other funds as
had been forced to do in the past,
: though it made bad record on t
d books. He then brought up the ms
/ ter of paying the floating indebtednt
with money taken from the sinkil
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30

fund, and wanted to know how to,
charge off these payments.
Aid. Meyer said that the present
council had found matters in bad shape
and could not help itself. He sug-
gested that the city do as some bust
ness houses do, charge it to profit and
loss.
Mr.. Williams said that the sinking
fund shows $40, 600 on hand on the
books, but that as a matter of fact
there is no money in the fund, as it
had been used to pay off more than
ST., 600 of floating Indebtedness, be-
sides some interest.
Aid Weed asked humerously why
Mr.. Williams did not keep the books
like previous recorders, in which case
he wouldn't be bothered by such
matters.
Mr.. Williams said that he and Elk
pert Donaldson had talked the matter
over, but had come ono conclusion.
Aid. Meyer said that the floating in
debtedness should be considered the
same as the bonded debt.
Mr.. Williams said that this was
what City Attorney Daley had told
him to do and he had followed this ad-
vice, but he had his doubts whether
the sinking fund could legally be ap-
piled on the floating debt the same as
it could on the bonded debt.
Mayor Currier said that this whole
discussion was another illustration of
the need that the city has for an
other charter. The city cannot do
| business under the present charter,
and nobody could do business by fol-
lowing it strictly. The city govern
ment cannot be carried on without
violating the charter and the alder
men all know this. The council should
consider taking steps toward procuring
new charter to be submitted to the
people at next springs election.
Aid. Weed favored new charter
and said that the preliminary steps
should be taken at once, SO that the
people would have chance to under
stand the changes that may be made
| Aid Meyer said that it would b
well for the council to pass a motion
asking Judge Cray to appoint
charter commission.
City Attorney DALEY was asked
whether this would be a proper wa.
to get commission appointed, ant
after looking up the law replied tina
the Judge may appoint commissio
upon a petition signed by ten pc
cent of the votes cast at the last cleo
tion, or he could appoint without a
petition of he deemed it advisable.
Some of the aldermen thought that
motion passed by the council askin
the judge to appoint a commissio
!, would be sufficient to cause him
exercise his right.
City Engineer Thompson raise
the point that the former charte
commission was appointed for for
years.
Mr.. Daley reported that he had SCI
tied the $3.50 personal injury suit I
s Bernal Morrison against the city, fl
i injuries received by reason of a ia
9 on a defective sidewalk for $75 al
t asked for an order for the amount.
motion to appropriate the money w
Y carried. Young Morrison, who is
Q son of Editor Morrison, tripped al
: fell on loose board on Byron sire
sidewalk and injured his left knee.
dl The committee on waterworks
10 commended that F. A. Halstead's b
/ for $35 for extra work on the wat
le main extension to Ogle & Davis a
t. dition be allowed. The report was
IS cepted and the bill allowed.
lgl Aid. Deebach offered the followi
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30

A young man from the country had
brought in an aged violin to John
Klein & Co. to repair. Under the top
was found paper pasted on and con-
tanning the information that the violin
had been manufactured by Antonius
Stradmarius Cremonensis, 1721. The
instrument is a curiosity.
The Elks initiated four new mem
bers Friday. three from Slayton and
one from Mapleton. A supper fol
lowed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30

The other alarm came from the Del
monico restaurant, in block fourteen,
which was this week purchased by
Grin Jones, of Good Thunder. The
gasoline stove leaked into can un-
derneath and blazed up. 1t was car
ried out without any damage being
done. This occurred at about 9 80 a. m.
Blue Earth encampment No. 8. l. O.
o. F., conferred two degrees upon two
candidates Friday evening and followed
this with an oyster supper.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
BOY SHOOTS HIMSELF.
A Painful Accident Happens in North
MankatO.

A fourteen year old boy named
Swenson accidentally shot himself
Wednesday noon, in North Mankato.
He was handling shot gun which
a companion of the same age named
Kensel was carrying, and when it
went off the charge tore through one
of his cheeks, badly disiguring his
face. 1t is said that the Kensel boy
has been in the habit of carrying the
gun around the village with him, and
if SO his parents or the authorities
should have stopped it long ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
TWO INcIPIENT FIRES.

The fire department responded to
two still alarms Friday forenoon. The
first one was at 8 40 a. m. and was
occasioned by the burning of the cloth
curtain of the clothes press at DR.. I.
Websters residence. The wall D.
paper, casing and suit of child's
clothing were damaged. 1t is not
known how the fire started.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30

Nels Anderson has sold his lot on
the corner of Belgrade and Sherman
avenues, in North Mankato, to O..
Grue, for $500. Mr.. Grue will erect
a handsome brick veneered residence
there during the winter, to cost
So, 600, and the excavation for it was
commenced Friday. Good corner lots
in North Mankato are held as high as
$500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
Quality

It is the high quality
of Royal Baking Powder
that has established its
great and world wide
reputation.
Every housewife
knows she can rely
upon it; that it makes
the bread and biscuit
more delicious and
who1esome-always the
finest that can be baked.
It is economy and e
q ~
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30

A marriage license was issued to
John E. Heisler, of Centerville, S.
D., and Anna L. Buckholtz. of Medo.
Sheriff Gerlach took Anton Stru-
dulske to st. Cloud Friday morning to
serve his sentence. Shackle and Kreiger
will probably be taken to Saltwater
Monday.
Alfred Gustafson, claiming to hail
from ST. James, was given ten days
on the hill Friday for disorderly
conduct. When locked up last night
under the influence of liquor he was
much excited and wanted to whip six
men all at once. He pounded the steel
sides of his cell with his bare fist as
one would punching bag.
The latest story is that Aguinaldo is
dead again. 1t is said that he was
shot in skirmish in Northern Luzon,
and severely wounded and that he
afterward died. The information is
said to come from woman, the wife
of an officer on Aguinaldo's staff.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30


Frank Barnes and wife: Clarence
Gilchrist and family; Robt d. Jones,
wife and their son and wife; Gilbert
Gutterson and family; Mrs. W. P.
Marston and daughter, Grace, of this
place; Ed. Williams and wife, of
Butternut Valley Laura Abbott and
two children. Of Mankato; Wells
Cornish and wife; Mr.. Case and wife,
of Vernon Center; a lady from
Madelia; Mr.. Darling, of Worthing-
ton, also one or two others left
Saturday on special car for Cali
fornia. San Diego is the objective
point. These parties will spend the
winter there. Lake Crystal Union.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
Never
experiment
with SO
important
an article
as the
human
food

It is economy and every way better to
use the Royal, whose work is always certain,
never experimental
Thereare manym baking powders,
made m
pound,b
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30

Anton Strudulske, for burglarizing
Mrs. Bowen's house in Judson, was
sentenced to the state reformatory at
st. Cloud for an indefinite period, and
was given some good advice by the
court. He said that he is ninete en-
years old and had worked one year at
tailoring.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13
STONE COTTON SAWS.
FIREMEN PLAY PRANK ON AN
IGNORANT COLORED BOY.
Adjourned.

lG4NoINfAAN (ol.OkEL 16O1.
The fremen at the different engine
houses. when not engaged in combat
ting the fiery element, try various
things to amusc themselves and while
away the long hours. 1t becomes aw-
fully 'monotonous between runs" but
the boys generally find enough to do
when not actually engaged in duty
Like all other men they like fun. They
like to play pranks upon one another
and the generally dull moments arc
converted into lively ones when the
joking begins.
Yesterday afternoon one of the men
in a certain house wanted to play Il
joke on man in another engine house
y negro boy, who looked like n good
specimen of Darwin's theory was
pressed into service. The boys got 4
heavy stone and put 1t into n sack
Then they told the colored hoy to take
it to Nor at a certain engine house
md to tell him 1t was n cotton saw.
The ignorant boy delivered the heavy
load. and when the firemen saw what
the contents of the bag was ordered
the boy to carry it to still another en-
CINE and in his manner kept the
poor negro on the go the entire after
noon. Finally he returned to the start
ing point with the information that no
one wanted the saw (?). The colored
boy says the next time n fireman halls
him he'll know just what he wants
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13
Fights Between Negroes.

Henry Jones and Smith Lucas. COL
ored. are rival visitors at the house of
Mary Logan. colored. They met on
They met again in tho place yesterday
morning and second fight ensued.
Lucas. 1t is said getting much the
worst OF it.
The fighters We're separated and left
in opposite directions. Ii was not long.
however. before Lucas was back in the
Union street section. and meeting
Jones. he drew q revolver and fred at
him five times. Four OF the bullets
Went wild and one struck Jones in the
back.
The wounded man walked to the
Office of City Physician Spcight appar-
entity without injury. Lucas escaped.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13
ne is not in connection with any pipe

he is not In connection with any pipe
company.
Judge Keeling said that he agreed
with the estimate of Mr.. Brooke's abil-
ity and integrity, but having expressed
himself OH the question and knowing
the opposition, he feels delicacy In
assuming the responsibility of ex-
pressing himself again.
PREVIOUS WATER REPORTS.
Mr.. Seneca inquired as to n hydrau-
lie report of 1897. He stated that Little
Creek had supply of water for 10000
Inhabitants for thirty years.
Mr.. Camp said this Council has got
TO decide between meters and new
mains.
NO EXPERT NEEDED.
The vote was on the resolution to
employ an eXpert-6 ayes. 10 nays.
MIR. Camp offered q resolution that
City Engineer Brooke be asked to re-
port on the entire cost Of relieving the
situation by putting in mains or me-
tiers. Also his. opinion as to which is
the best.
A letter from the City Bactereologist,
stating condition of the water and ask
ing for an increase of salary.
OFFICER SIMMONS PAY.
Letter from DR.. Speight was read re-
commencing that Officer Simmons re-
ceive payment for the time when he
was off duty from hurt. He was in
the discharge of his duty. Referred to
Finance Committee.
SALE OF JOYCE FARM.
On the question of the sale of the
Joyce farm. al the water works. for
81. 500. lot of letters were read. The
land was bought for $4,000. The farm
is not paying now. 1t was bought at
the time water was needed b. c.
nnv lie nffar t,A fnr Hl,a
Finance Committee approved the bid
of Davis.
There was another bid for 81 ESQ from
Miss Shelton.
MIR. Beaman said the City Councils
should accept the bid or put the prop
erty up for sale at auction.
Captain Old stated that the Davis
offer was probably better, because
there is contract with him for n re-
payment OF rent and for growing crops.
The tenant has the option of buying at
the highest price.
1t was referred to the Finance Com
mittee with power to act.
MIR. CAMPS RESOLUTION.
Mr.. Camps resolution. that City En-
gineer Brooke report on the water
question, was carried.
Mr.. Pitt offered resolution to pave
Charlotte street. Referred to Street
Committee.
Mr.. Camp offered a resolution that
the Board of Street. Sewer and Drain
Commissioners shall cause the side
walks to be repaired whenever they
have been opened to put down pipes or
for other purposes.
Captain Old stated that the service OF
a rule on the Councils had been sus-
pended during the time when the COM
mittee OF Councils is considering II. He
moved that the presidents of the two
l,n 10 |.
Approved.
Adjourned.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13
susuuohanna Arrives in Tow.

\ special over the United States
Weather Bureaus sea coast telegraph
line last night from Care Henry stated
that the tug o, T.. Hnicnback had pass.
ed in with the sailing ship SusQuehan
ma The Susquehanna is one of the
largest ships of her class anoat ana II
Is customary for sailing ships or he,
size TO be rowed in when they roach
the Capes. The SusGuehnnna Is prob
ably bound TO Lamberts Point 70,
coal.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13
FOR RENT.

UNFINISHED ROOM FOR RENT on
Il Holt street, with private family. for
middle aged or elderly gentleman. Ad-
dress %, care Virginian-Pilot.' no1S-at
NOR RENT-PARLOR FLOOR or
K four rooms, ali furnished parlor bed
az bath, GAS and water. Apply No. 20
York street. no11-1ts
IL Oh RENT--WITH BOARD. LARGE
L Handsomely furnished room over
tyQat parior all convene ncee: best oca-
ton Also room. with southern exposure.
suitable for two gentlemen Address
PRIVATE FAMILY, care Virginian-Pilot.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13
TO CURE coLpIN oNEDAy.

Take Laxatime Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money If
il fails to cure. f.. w Groves sigma
ture is on each box. 25c.
sel-Sm
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13
Exe. E.nminnd Erec

Or. A. Week manager OF the optica
department OF the Gale Jewelry Com.
pany. Will examine your eyes free. De.
fective vision and complicated cases
specially invited to call. ie2s-tt
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13
WANTEp--MALe HELP.

wv ANTED.-MEN. TO LEARN BAR
w her trade. we teach the work in
two months. Furnish board tools, trans
portation and positions for graduates
without any expense. Special offer for
thirty days. Departments for ladies in
hair dressing and manicuring also. Make
application at once. MOLER BARBER
COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVE 4l9
Fourth avenue. Pittsbturg. noli-6t'
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13
You will find satisfactory carmen,
when YOU have them tailored by
RUDOLPH e WALLACE
$40 Nain Strse,
Discovery" ex,,sc,. :.

Newest Discovery eNtfacte tsetf
ia Mess y. y. Dental Rooms only
No. 1874. corner Main ard Talbot ST
y. r. OF monument: established nearly
20 years. Ennes. Dentist New phone
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13
arm For Rent.

Containing about 65 acres, nearly all
outhouses; IS about 8 miles from town,
and has half mile water front on Broad
street, oc3.tf
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13
POaRDERS.

>-->-~-@~-----------------------
LNOR REMITTANCE ROOM, FUR
~ nished or unfinished. with board
Address WEST END care Virginian-
Pilot. noll-StA
wv ANTED. -BOARDERS FOR NICE
Nv rooms on second floor. Good local
ity. Apply 50 YORK PLACE. nol0-3t
MRS. BURCH. AT III BREWER ST,
Atk near Precursor. has two very nice
newly furnished rooms TO rent with
board: privilege OF bath room. hot and
cold water. Several table bunrdcrs can
also be Accommodated. References ex-
changed nol-1w
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13
You Do Not Look for Whales.

In duck pond. Nor do you expect to
nnd larre assortment OF furniture
stoves. and tie like In small store
The size OF Williamson G Sykes three
story building. 200 feet deep. ba cked up
with their resources. enables them 20
offer you n large selection ct the very
best prices and terms. Remember their
store is No. 36l and SG3 Church street,
two doors from the Ballentine Mar
ket.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13

Fine colorings select designs. perfect
workmanship in the garments t-ilored
by
RUDOLPH & WALLACE,
3S3 Main Street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13
Splint Coal.

Seven cars Kanawha Splint Coal just
arriN ed. superior TO ali others for
Vgates: also the CHEAPEST.
GEO. w. TAYLOR, & Co.
81 GrnnhY Street.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13

n AIDES! Use Chlchester's English PennyroyaI Pills
u ns Re-. Safest; Only Reliable! InLe no other
usr' and Rsieffnr iadr' In letter by return mail.
Chichcstcr Chemical To-. Ihiiuda.. Pa
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-11-13

y white shirt for a $l.Oo that has ,
81 so value
RUDOLPHI & WALLACE.
333 Main Street