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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
CHARTER REVISION.
Favored by Board Of MISREPRESENTATION
on Death of John c. Wise Adopted.

At the board of trade meeting Monday
morning President Shoemaker brought
up the matter of the New Ulm-St
Peter train, which runs from New
Ulm to Mankato Junction and return,
and which connects with nothing, and
prevents people along that line from
doing business in this city when they
30 desire, except at considerable
trouble. The matter was referred to
the committee on transportation.
MIG. Willard moved that the seer etary
be instructed to make out a full detail
ed report of the business of the city for
the past year, and the same was adopted.
The following expression of the
boards feeling regarding the death of
the late John G. Wise, was offered by
Jno. N. Hall and unanimously adopted !:
By the death of our late fellow
townsman, John G. Wise ST., con-
spicuous figure has been removed from
the Minnesota valley and Southern
Minnesota.
The passing away of one whose life
has been so interviewer with COM
munity and so full of good works as
that of our deceased friend is always
a public loss.
AS editor of one of the oldest and
leading papers in this section of our
state, he exerted a commanding in
fuence, not only among the fraternity,
but the general public as well.
The members of the board of direc-
tors and in behalf of the Mankato
board of trade desire to render our
tribute to his name and memory, our
high appreciation of his virtuous in
tegrity and noble character.
Coming to Mankato at an early day
in its history. he identified himself
with its interests and was an active
and influential factor for over forty
years in helping along personally and
through his paper the various enter
prises which have done so much to
promote the growth of our city.
During his long connection with this
board he was ever ready to devote
his time and best efforts to its success
Naturally conservative he was always
a reliable and safe counsellor with re-
gard to the many matters which came
before it from time to time, yet will
ing to give any honest project fair
hearing.
To his family he has left the pre-
cious legacy of an honorable life and
well spent to his fellow townsmen
the example of a charitable, kind and
generous nature.
We hereby tender to his bereaved
family our sincerest sympathies with
the assurance that his many virtues
shall always be treasured in our
memory.
Resolved, That this paper be en-
tered on the records of this board and
furnished the city papers, and copy
sent the family of our late friend and
associate.
The matter of new city charter
coming up, it was moved that the
chair appoint committee of three to
urge upon the council the advisability
of the revision of the city charter, and
the chair appointed as such committee
Messrs. M. G. Willard, Jno. N. Hall
and L. Patterson.
The matter of redistricting the
county as to commissioner districts
was brought up, and after some discuss
ion was referred to the committee on
gislation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
BADLY sCALDED.
Buttermaker Yanderhyde Gets Under an
Open Pipe.

Benz Vanderhyde, buttermaker at
the creamery in this city, met with an
accident on Monday while at work
with the machinery of the creamery.
He uncovered globe on the connec-
ton with the boiler, but the pipe was
filed with lime and dirt and did not
flow. Neglecting to close it, he got
down under it and unscrewed another
pipe The hot water blew the dirt out
of the first pipe and ran down over
him, scalding his flesh.
DR.. Warner was promptly summoned
and. found Mr.. Vanderhyde at his
boarding place, at B. F. Shafer's at
301 Poplar street 1t was found that
the mans left shoulder and arm to the
elbow and his back nearly half way
down were badly scalded. It is not
known how deep the burns extend, but
at best Mr.. Vanderhyde will be laid
up for two weeks. Albert Noble is
taking his place temporarily.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
DIRECT FROM PHILIPPINES.

DIR. J. S. Holbrook has received a
large box of curiosities from his
brother, First Lieut.. L. R. Holbrook,
of the First cavalry, which is stationed
in the Philippines. The collection is
the most complete and interesting that
has yet come to Mankato. and includes
pottery, mating. swords, foot and
head wear, household utensils. big
stuffed iguana, antlers and horns,
cloths of fibre, and numerous articles.
The collection is one that is well
worth seeing. DR.. Holbrook will send
part of it to another brother, and
those who care to see the collection
are invited to call at his residence, 800
State street, this evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
WILL HAVE LIGHT.
North Mankato Council Favors Two or
Three Arcs

lnree ARCS
The North Mankato council met
Saturday night and transacted little
business Nels Anderson's two deeds
for land for street and alley purposes
was accepted.
The resignation of John Plipyung
as a member of the council was re-
ceived, but it was decided not to elect
a successor until the next meeting.
He has purchased farm in Wisconsin
and may move there.
The council is considering the mat
ter of lighting the center of the village,
and will probably have the Mankato
Gas and Electric Light Co. furnish two
or three arc lights beginning Jan. list.
The purchase of site for town
hall is under consideration and will
probably be submitted at the annual
election. 1t is thought to be good
policy to get'a desirable lot now while
prices are down and erect a temporary
building that will do for few years,
when permanent building can be
erected
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
GROUNDS FOR CONTEST.
Strong Charges Made by County Com
missioner Hughes.

missioner Hughes.
Judge Cray has issued an order to
show cause why Robt s.. Hughes
should not be declared county commits
sioner in the third district, returnable
Dec Sd at 10 a. M Elliot A. Up
son, who is elected by one majority on
the face of the returns, has retained
D. A. Reed, of Lake Crystal, as his at
torney, and will fight the contest.
The papers which were served on
Mr.. Epson last week by Mr.. Hughes
contain the following grounds of con-
test:
First. That Mr.. Hughes received
the highest number of votes, but that
the canvassing board declared Mr.. Up
son elected.
Second That at least one ballot in
each of the six precincts of the district
was not marked for or cast for Mr..
Epson, but that the judges wrongly
counted these for him.
Third. That sixteen ballots were
marked and cast for Mr.. Hughes and
not counted, through inadvertance,
mistake and miscount, many having
been returned as soiled ballots.
Fourth. That eight ballots were
marked and cast for Mr.. Hughes, but
were counted for Mr.. Epson.
Fifth. That in Judson twenty IL
legal ballots were cast by persons not
residents or qualified electors of Jud-
son, and that all of these were count
ed for Mr.. Epson.
Sixth. That at least five of these
twenty ballots were cast by persons
not qualified electors of the district
and county, and that they knew SO be-
fore hand and the judges knew it.
Seventh. That Mr.. Hughes is elect
ed by fifty plurality, and asks for a
Judgment decreeing him the only elect
ed county commissioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
Hunts Perfect" is pure phosphate
baking powder-no alum or Rochelle
salts-full ID. can 25c

Director Geo. E. Roberts, of the
United States mint, says that the new
century will open with golden year.
1t is expected that the gold product
for the year 1901 will equal a million
dollars day. Mr.. Roberts expects
that in this showing the United States
will again stand at the head of all
countries as a producer of gold. He
estimates our total product at $94, 600, :
600 out of the 1866, 600, 600 estimated
for the..world.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
ANOTHER LAND DEAL.
Mankato Parties Buy Up a Big Tract Of
Good Land.

Gus. Widell, q. G. Truax and w.
A. Funk have purchased a large tract
of land in Cass county, mounting to
about 1000 acres, and are about to
close deals for other lands in Cass and
Aitkin counties. They intend to put
this land on the market at once in
small pieces and on easy terms, ex-
pecting to dispose of their holdings to
actual settlers, as they already have
done with two small tracts. The
purchase is result of several trips to
the north part of the state made by
Messrs Funk and Truax, who believe
that they have selected as choice land
as there is to be had
Mr.. Funk, who is authority for the
above statement, says that in one of
the townships where the recently pur-
chased land is located there are five
school houses, and three in the other.
This shows how rapidly the northern
part of the state is becoming settled,
and it also proves that very desirable
class of people is locating there.
The gentlemen who have made this
latest purchase are well known and
enterprising citizens, and no doubt
will meet with success in the under
taking. They are going into the land
business quite extensively, having
desirable farm land in Blue Earth,
jackson, Nicollet. Grant, Otter Tail,
Cass and Aitkin counties, in Mime
sofa, and Sawyer county, in Wiscon-
sin. They report much inquiry after
land by people who propose to develop
new homes where land is not as high
as it is in the older settled counties.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
A Card of Thanks.

In behalf of the members of. the Ep-
worth League and especially the mem
bers of the chrysanthemum show COM
mittee, I wish to thank the public for
their generous patronage and interest.
We are very grateful to those who
made such generous donations to the
various booths. also of time and talent
on the musical programs. We promise
to make our part of next years ex-
hibit better than this and its success
seems assured now.
W. S. ALBRANT,
Chm. Committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
POPULAR
HEADQUARTERS.
The Windsor Hotel will be the Home OF
Leading State Officers and LegisIa-
tors During the Winter.
Col. MOntfort Has Everything in Apple
Pie Order for the Winter
Session.

The Windsor, of ST. Paul, always
popular with the travelling public and
state politicians. promises to be more
popular than ever with Minnesota
lawmakers at the coming session Of
the legislature
Col Monfort, the genial and popu-
lar manager of this most home like
hostelry, has put in the summer and
fall in decorating the entire interior of
the house, and in making some much
needed repairs. The gentlemen s
wash room has been removed from its
old location to the room formerly oc-
cupied by the barber shop fronting on
ST. Peter street, and it is one of the
finest arranged, most airy and 70 omy
toilet apartments to be found any
where The barber shop has been re-
moved to the room adjoining, has been
enlarged and greatly improved, and is
one of the best tonsorial parlors in the
city.
The Windsor is and for several years
has, been the popular hotel of ST. Paul
for Republican gatherings 1t has been
headquarters in years past for the
leading members of the legislature,
and this winter it will more than ever
be the home of prominent leaders of
the party. Governor-elect Van SAINT
has already engaged a suite of rooms
for himself and family. Lieut-Gov
ernor Smith with his family will also
reside there, and Secret airy of State
elect Peter E. Hanson has engaged &C
commodations for himself and wife.
Several prominent senators and repre-
sentatives have also selected rooms for
the coming winter, and Col Monfort
is daily in receipt of letters of inquiry
regarding rooms from members all
over the state. The long-sighted law
maker will not, in the face of these
facts, delay in arranging for his win
ter accommodations. In fact the hotel
is almost daily filed with members
elect who go to the city especially to
select rooms, as it is much more salts
factory to make personal selections
than it is to reserve by letter.
While Col Monfort himself has a
well-earned reputation all over the
Northwest of being royal entertainer
and hotel man who has no equal in
this part of the country, he has added
largely to the charms of the house by
associating with him that popular
gentleman and well known hotel man
from the head of the lakes, Mr.. Taylor
formerly of West Superior and later of
The Spaulding, at Duluth. With
Monfort and Taylor, therefore, to look
after the wants of guests, there are
no three kind that we have ever
seen who can hold candle to this
pair when it comes to "show
down -
The Windsor is deservedly popular
in general and in particular, and with
such splendid gentlemen as Howard
Estes and Will Hays to look after the
assignments of guests and do the
''handsome" behind the counter, a
man is indeed hard to suit who cannot
feel perfectly at home, entirely at ease
and at all times ready for a square
meal whether he has cent in his
pocket or not.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
Around About Us
L"@"S"S
MaIpeton Enterprise :

Malpeton Enterprise
J. E. Oppelt has sold his home in
the village to Mr.. August Hanke and
expects to leave soon for Pennsylvania
where he will make his future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oppelt have many
friends who will regret their decision
to leave Mapleton, but wish them
prosperity wherever they may decide
to locate.
Last Tuesday evening dogs made
destructive raids on sheep belonging
to Messrs. T. j. Knight and Merit
Mullin. Five were killed outright and
nine others badly injured, some of
which will die. At Mr. Mullins place
one sheep was killed and another badly
torn so that it will die. A mum Der
of turkeys were also killed.
Mr.. R. S. Annis has a COW which
has achieved a most notable record
the past year. The animal is of COM
mon stock leaning toward the Durham
which is not generally considered a
very good milk strain. In addition to
supplying Annis' family with all
milk necessary, he has sold $40 worth,
so that the total value of the milk for
the year has been very close to $50.
Amboy Herald:
Mr.. II. Scamlin had the misfortune
to fall and break his thigh bone of
his right leg. The accident occurred
last Saturday evening. He stepped
out onto the back porch of his house
and the floor being covered with ice
of which he was not aware, he fell
with great force. DR.. Holden was
called and the first treatment of the
disabled leg attended to, Sunday morn
ing assisted by Dr. McMichael of Yer
non, the fracture was put in proper
condition for the long and slow
process of renting.
1t was quite a surprise to our people
TO hear of the dissolution of the
Cross Killmer Grocery Co. Mr.. Kill
mer felt compelled to retire solely on
account of his health which has moi
been good for some time and lately he
has been confined to the house fol
DAYS at time, hence the necessity Of
his taking rest. The firm has haG
large trade, due in a measure to>the
harmony existing between the part
ners The public will regret the with
drawing of Mr.. Killmer, but with the
hustling sole proprietor Mr. Will
Cross, the popularity of the old firm
will be maintained
St Peter Herald:
The st. Peter Furniture Co. recent.
contracted with Alva Pettis for 400,
600 feet of hardwood lumber. to be
cut at The saw mill of the latter il
Mile Laos county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
TWO DEATHS.


Mrs. Hannah Sophia Berglund died
on North Fifth street Saturday
night, aged forty years. Her
home was in Belgrade township and
she leaves husband and three child
rem. The funeral occurred from the
Swedish Congregational church in
North Mankato Wednesday afternoon
at one o'clock.
Mrs. Ella M. Henry died at her
home in Decoria Monday. She was
forty seven years of age and leaves a
husband. The funeral occurred We'd
nesday afternoon at one O'Clock from
the house.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30

Paul Kruger says we viii fight
to the bitter end. Then why didn' t
he stay in The Transvaal with his mill
lions and fight. Some of the Beers
are letting very bitter words drop be-
cause Kruger left the country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
Chm. COMMITTEES

The gross receipts of the chrysanthe-
mnm show were about 5000, and it is
expected that the net receipts will be
about $3.50. Nearly all of the flowers
were sold, but the fancy work booth
proved to be the most profitable por-
ton of the show The show will be
continued another year. and it is ex-
pected that the flower part will be inn
proved upon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30

"There is a suit, my friend, said
the dealer, THAT will wear like iron.
i guess that Teller was a liar,
said the victim two weeks later. THE
suit is rusty already. Indianapolis
Press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30

Lulu-From outward appearances
don't think much of him.
Dolly-Ah, but the inward appear
ance of his pocketbook is lovely
Philadelphia North American.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-11-30
Mn00 YEARLY to Christian
MYItn man II woman to look
WV after our growing busi-

ness in this and adjoining Counties;
to act as Manager and Correspond
ent; work can be done at your
home. Enclose self addressed
stamped envelope t particulars to
H. A. Sherman, General Manager,
Corcoran building, opposite United
States Treasury, Washington, DC.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-27
HuIInT-SInOvt.
(s,,ecial plspa,ch 10 Tho Times

Especial Dispatch 10 The Times)
WOODSTOCK, VA, Dec. 2G-Miss Fan
nie Louise Smcot, daughter OF Mrs. Mar
saret Smoot, OF nen. Woodstock, Va.
and Mr.. II. Lee Young. Il prominent far
.ner OF near Summit Point. jefferson
county. W. Va, but recently merchant
AT this place, were married in the Chris
ton Church here at high noon to-day.
The bride wore handsome going
gown OF brown broadcloth and carried
brides roses Mrs John Simpson, Of
LeeSourg, Va. a sister of the bride, was
matron of honor, and was also attired IN
brown cloth. Miss Pauline Rhodes acted
as ring bearer.
Messrs. c. ". Bushong, John II. Dulin.
w II. Rodeffer. Frank Grabin. Marvin
Mauck and Russell Bloyer, of Woods took;
NJ. ~ Wunder. OF NIoores Store. Va,
and Mr.. Hubert II. Hudson of Luray,
Va, were the ushers. Rev. c. NJ. Hessar,
of this place, was best man. MSS Ethel
e. Stickley presided at the organ. and
Miss Bessie Campbell sang 20 Promise
Me" and Sweetest Story during the
ceremony. Rev. D. II. Rhodes, her pas
tor, assisted by Rev. ". ]. Cooke, per-
formed the ceremony.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-27
CUBAN SHIPS IN TROUBLE.
Wrcc1in- Tugs at Work on Several
Ships Ashore.
Especial Dispatch 10 The Timcs.)

NORFOLK. VA, Dec. 26.-The bark
DANA CAPTAIN Riera, hns arrived in
Hampton Roads flying re Cuban tlas.
She sailed from Havana. for Chester, Pa,
with SUGAR and has had a rough time,
quitting in here short Of provisions. It
was said aboard that only by a miracle
was this port made. The captain said he
might oe blown out to sea if he attempted
TO sail ior Delaware Dreakwater, so he
hired the tug Z. Y. ATcCaulley, which will
Tow the bark for Chester tonight. She
may go to Philadelphia. Seamen here be-
lieve the Cubars are unable to handle the
vessel.
The Merritt tug William Coley is at
Asssateague trying to Hout the stranded
Philadelphia, schooner ]. Howell Leeds.
The Leeds is reported to Zoe filed with
water, but the wreckers believe she can
be 1oated.
The tugs Edgar r Lucllenbach and Mary
L. Luckenbach sailed tonight for Myrtle
Beach, seven miles north of Cape Charles,
where the Luckenoacll tug Ocean King
and barges Rondout and Astoria are
ashore Luckenbath's Norfolk agent,
Captain Williamson, anticipates that as
the stranded vessels are high out of
The water. the powerful tugs may be I'M
able to haul them off.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-27
the two under security for their good
behavior for twelve months
NOToRMAN EXONERATED-

George p. LJhec', the motorman OF the
Traction car when 4ujU~e.! Walter Mar
tin. of Barton Heights, at the corner Of
Broad and Seventh Streets Christmas
eve. who has since died. was arraigned
on the charge of causing his death. The
witnesses exonerated Mr.. Loiler from
all blame in the matter and he was at
once discharged.
George Cox stole contribution box
from the counter of r. y. Culloway's bar
room. where It was placed To gather coins
for the boys orphan asylum.
After expressing to George the regret
that there was no law by which he could
hang "a niger mean enough to steal a
contribution box from an orpAan asylum.
the Great Dispenser sent him down lot
four months.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-12-27
MiudlcSeN County.
Especial Dispatch TO The Times.)

(spccial Dlspatch 20 The Times.1
ST0RMONT, VA, Dec. 2G.-Judse Gar
nett opened the focty-tirst anniversary
OF the meeting Of the NIiddlesex County
Court at SalQGa. Prior TO 1852 court had
met at Urbana over $50 years Nothing
was done but routine business. The bar
asked his honor 10 set apart the first
day OF the January term TO hear the re-
port OF the committee elected to honor
the memory Of the late Hon. Robert Nc
CandliSh, who was a member of the bar
al that place The judge ordered the
sheriff to adjourn court in Difference to
the deceased.