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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-06-08
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walk" took the cake, and it would have
done any ones soul good to have seen De
los Wood and Miss Sundt go through the
graceful measures but can not describe
it, for it was beyond compare Next came
the refreshments. which were excellent
and served with neatness and dispatch.
| Then 1.-THE feast of reason and the flow OF
SOUL" followed, filling the whole gamut
sparkling with wit. wisdom and eloquence,
finally died away into threnody-like an
organ chant attuned to sweetest melody.
But to speak more in detail, D. A. Reed
remarks were not only full of jokes but
good. Hon Gilbert Gutterson spoke with
his usual candor and directness. Profs.
Blanch and Baker had pleasant tilt, that
amused the audience, but their sober re-
marks were sharp cut and to the point.
Then came the dissertations by Sandy
Graft, Jim Hughes and Prof. Baker, on
athletics, which were we'll digested and left
good impression on the minds of all. FL
nally A. ]. Stackpole was called upon, who
seemed to have been taken by surprise.
He, however, made a few rambling re-
marks, with here and there a good point.
He seemed to feel it when he said:
81 would were boy again,
When life seemed fond of sunny hours"
He advised the young to remember the
inscription on the old Italian sun dial, II
mark the bright hours only" and told them
that smile was more potent than frown,
and that education was not all cleaned from
books, but was acquired by thought. obser-
walton and mental analysis. That there
was no such thing as mental labor, that all
necessary labor was honorable. and called
attention to the fact that Wittenhouse cal
culated eclipses with chalk on his plow-
handles while a-held. That Jeremy Tay-
lor, Sir Richard Arkwaight and Lork Ten
terdeen graduated from a barber shop;
that Brindley, the engineer, Cook, the
navigator, and Robt. Burns. the poet, we're
common laborers. That President Lin
coin was rail splitter and Gen. Grant
tanner. And finally wound up by express
ing the wish that he might live long enough
to see the time when the lips of love would
kiss down the eyelids of hate. It then be-
ing near midnight the company separated
with joyful good night.
The farmers are dubious about the crops
unless we have rain soon. The Demo
cratic part of them lay the drouth to the
Republican administration.
BY the way Neff has actually seen "The
sound of the going in the Mulberrys," and
you may look out for a cyclone tomorrow,
for he is mad, mad, mad, at the fact that
the Free Press is delivered here in the
evening by carrier. His fury reminds
one of Macbeth's witches:
Double double, toll and trouble,
Fire burn and cauldron bubble"
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June 8 Is 20
ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATORS.
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth-ss. In Probate Court, Special
In the matter of the estate OF William
Crandall, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Mary
Crandall, of Vernon Center. Minnesota
representing among other things, that
William Crandall, late of Blue Earth
county, Minnesota, on the 18th day of No
vember, A. D. 1896 atVernon Center, MINI sofa,
died intestate, and being a resident OF
this county at the time of his
death, leaving goods, chattels and es-
tate within this county, and that the said
petitioner is the surviving wife of said deceased,
and praying that administration of said estate
be to her said Mary Crandall, granted.
1t is ordered, That said petition be heard be-
fore this court on Saturday, the 7th day OF
the probate Office In the city of Mankato, in
said county.
Ordered further That notice thereof be given
to the heirs of said deceased, and to all persons
interested, by publication of this order once in
each week, for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing, in the Mankato Free
Press, weekly newspaper printed and publish
ed at Mankato in said county.
Dated at the city of Mankato the LIST day OF
June, A. d. 1900.
By the Court,
Seal of Probate Court. VIM. f. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate
B g Reynolds,
Attorney for Petitioner.
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June 8. 1900
June g. 1900
DR.. I. D. Webster's family circle has
been increased by the arrival of SON
June s Is %

ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Rlno
Earth-ss. In Probate Court, special term.
June 9Th, 1900. LIZ
In the matter of the estate of Frederick
Bonness, deceased. -'A
Letters of administration with the will an
nexed on the estate of said deceased being
TINS day granted unto Mathilde Bonness, of
said county.
tits 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 dav
viz: On Tuesday the 18th day of December, a. b,
l9OO 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-
plratlon 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 ofsaid
claims and demands shall be given by publica-
ton of this order for three successive weeks
prior to the day appointed for such examina.
ton, in the Mankato Free Press, a weekly
newspaper printed and published at Mankato
in said county.
Dated at the city of Mankato, the 9th day of
June, A, D. 1900. -
By the Court:
lsEALl VIM. F. HUGHES
Judge of Probate,
H L Schmitt,
Atty for Administrator.
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CANDIDATE FOR REPRESENTATIVE,

Eugene M. Thompson, of Garden
City. has definitely decided to become a
candidate for representative, subject to
the action of the Republican county
convention. He has resided in the
county for thirty-seven years, and has
voted the Republican ticket for a
quarter of century. He has given
literally of his time for the interests of
the party, and has at all times been
true to its principles and candidates
Mr.. Thompson has never held an office
and is deserving of favorable considera-
ton at the hands of the party. He is
an excellent young man in every way
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FORMER RESIDENT DEAD.

N. M. Steel received a letter today
from Miss Augusta Schellbach, who is
Chicago, saying that her father, VIM.
Schellbach died Saturday morning at
eight o'clock and was buried Monday
afternoon.
The deceased came to America in
1850 from Brunswick. Germany. and
was eighty-one years of age on April
18th last, His trouble resulted from
an attack of the grip, and he suffered a
great deal. He resided in Mankato for
many years and was highly respected.
He leaves, besides a daughter, three
sons, Louis, Charles and William.
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Lake Crystal, June 6.-The Juniors of
the high school did themselves proud last
night. Their reception to the Seniors and
the public was complete success. The
first part was social gathering, where the
laugh of childhood mingled with the voice
of age. The music and the singing was
we'll executed, Then came the grand
march, and it was not THE Dead march
in Saul" by any means. The two most
graceful figures on the floor were Miss
Woloben and mime host" Delos Wood,
but the best is not told yet, for 1.-THE cake
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June Is 22
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ON FILING PETI-
TION TO SELL LAND.

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
- Earth.ss. In Probate Court Special Term
June 9th. 1900.
In the matter of the estate of John
J. Haggard, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition OF J. D..
Humiston, and Charles Howard, execu-
tors tors and trustees under the will of
setting forth the amount of personal
estate that has come into their hands, the dis
position thereof, and how much remains undis-
against said deceased, as far as the same can
be ascertained; the legacies unpaid
and a description of all the real
estate ssicS excepting the homestead OF
condition and value of the respective por-
tions or lots thereof; the persons interested in
SAID estate, with their residences; and praying
that license. be to them granted to Sell the
undivided half of the southeast quarter of Sec
tion thirty-three (33) in township one hundred
and eight (1OS) north, of range twenty-five (25)
west. and the undivided half of the northwest
quarter OF the northeast quarter of section four
~ township one hundred and seven GOD north
OF range twenty-five (25) west all situate in the
county OF Blue Earth and state of Minnesota
And 1T appearing by said petition that there is
not SUFFICIENT personal estate in the hands of
said executors and trustees for the purp ose of
creating the trust fund provided for IN the will
OF said deceased administration, and that it is
necessary for the creating a trust fond pro-
vided for by the will of said deceased to sell
all of said real estate
1t is therefore ordered that all persons inter
ested in said estate appear before this court on
Monday, the 9th day of July, A. D.
1900, at 10 o'clock a. M, at the probate office
in the city of Mankato, in said
county, then and there to show cause, if any
there be, why license should not be granted to
said executors and trustees to sell so much
OF the real estate of said deceased as shall be
necessary to provide such fund.-
And it is further ordered that this order shall
be published once in each week for three success
slve weeks prior to said day of hearing in
the Mankato Free Press, weekly newspaper
in said county.
Dated at Mankato the 9Th day of June
A. D. 1900.
By the Court:
Seal Probate Court. VIM F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate
VIM N Plymat,
Attorney for Petitioners,
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Lake Crystal June 5,-Fully 400 per-
sons gathered in the Welsh M. E. church
on Sunday evening to attend the bacca-
lauerate service. On the platform sat the
choir, graduating class, faculty and pastors
of the various churches. The students
other than the graduating class were scat
tered about the room. The service OPEN
ed with voluntary by Miss Sundt, follow
ed by an anthem Great and Glorious.
The third number was Responsive Read
ing, led by Rev. M r. Meyers, from
Psalm las. The congregation sang "Sun
of My Soul" followed by prayer by Kew.
Robinson. The choir rendered anthem,
Heavens and the Earth Display" and
Rev. Compton read from the scriptures
PHILIPPIANS q. Just before the sermon by
Rev. David Edwards, the congregation
sang the Italian hymn, Come, Thou AL
mighty King, Help US thy name to sing. "
etc. The Bacalauerate address was first
directed to the faculty, and then the class
followed by general discourse. The SUBJ
l6Ct, II ulture Oh the Miuu, "dS d SCAy
concise, earnest and interesting address,
showing great care and thought on the part
of this popular pastor in its preparation.
The exercises closed with benediction, from
Rev. Meyers.
Nathaniel Edwards, who many persons
in this place will remember as working in
the depot few years ago. is acting as rail-
road agent at the new town of Judson.
w. D. Richardson started for weeks
trip to Milwaukee, on Monday afternoon.
Ora Swan will start for Boise City, Ida
do, for months trip, IN looking over the
country in that state, today.
Landlord Norton, of the Valley House, !
Garden City, has reshingled and otherwise
improved the hotel, and the newly institu
ted knights of Pythias lodge have rented |
the upper floor, and are fitting it up for a
lodge room.
Evan Pugh, contractor and builder, is
building large barn for farmer living
on the Garden City and Mankato road,
near Rush lake.
7. H. Greenwood, of Watonwan, has !
sold his large and we'll improved farm, to
Mankato parties.
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June Is %
ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.

ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.
cTArE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
y Earth-ss. In Probate Court, Special
Term, May 31st 1900.
In the matter, of the estate of Ellen
Roberts, deceased
Letters of administration on the estate of
said deceased being this day granted unto
Griffith d. Roberts, 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: Monday the third day December A. d..
1900, at ten o'clock in forenoon of said day.
tits Further Ordered, That six months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex-
piratien 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 hearing and examination of
said claims and demands shall be given by pub
LEGATION of this order for three successive weeks
prior to the day appointed for such examina-
ton, in the Mankato Free Press,a weekly news
paper printed and published at Mankato, in
said county.
Dated at the city of Mankato, the 3lst day of
May, A. ID. 1900.
Blythe Court,
Probate Court Seal WIN. +. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate,
Sam Wilson,
Atty for Administrator.
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Society:

The marriage of Miss Gertrude M
Hodapp and Mr.. Joseph j. Keber, the
latter of Madelia, was solemnized at
st. Peter and Paurs Catholic church at
eight o'clock this morning, Rev. Father
Suter, officiating. Miss Catherine
May, neice of the bride, was maid OF
honor, and Mr., Alois Keber, of Ma
della, brother of the groom, was best
man. The bride was attired in becom-
ing dress and looked very pretty. The
church was crowded with friends OF
the two families.
Following the ceremony at the
church, reception was given at the
residence of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Philip Hodapp, at 1904 North
Front street, about fifty invited guests
being.present. The house was hand
somely decorated with flowers and rib
bon. An elaborate repast followed.
The bride received many beautiful and
costly presents.
Mr.. Keber is cashier of the
Madelia bank, and is one of
the most promising and popular young
men of that town. His bride is the
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ho-
dapp, and has clerked in Geo E. Brett's
store for several years. She is a most
estimable young lady, and is favorite
in large circle of friends. Mr.. and
Mrs. Keber will spend week or two at
Lake Washington, and will then go to
Madelia, where they will take up their
residence. They will take with them
the best wishes of their numerous Man
kato friends.
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STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
y Earth, IS. In Probate Court. Special
Term, May 3 1st 1900.
In the matter of the estate of Frederick
Kruger, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Ottilia
Kruger, of Mankato, Minnesota, representing
among other things that Frederick Kruger late
OF BlueEarth county, Minnesota, on the 18th day
OF June A. ID. 1897, at the town of Mankato,
Minnesota, died intestate, and being q resident
of this county at the time of her death leaving
goods, chattels and estate within this county,
and that the said petitioner is the surviving
wife of said deceased, and praying that ad-
miDistration of said estate be to her said
Ottilla Kruger, granted.
1t is ordered, That said petition be heard be-
fore this court on Saturday, the Both day of
June, A. d. 1900, at 10 o'clock a. M, at
the probate Office in the City of Mankato in said
county.
Ordered further, That notice thereof be given
to the heirs OF said deceased and to all persons
interested, by publication of this order once in
each week for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing, in the Mankato Free Press,
weekly newspaper printed and published
at Mankato, in said county.
Dated at the City of Mankato the 31st day Of
May, A. d. 1900.
By the Court,
VIM. F. HUGHES,
PROBATE SEAL. Judge, OF Probate.
Severance d Andrews,
Attorney for Petitioner
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LADIES CAN WEAR SHOES

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease,
powder to be shaken into the shoes 1t
makes tight or new shoes feel easy; gives in
est comfort discovery of the age. Cures and
prevents swollen feet. blisters, callous and sore
spots. Aliens Foot-E ase is certain cure for
and shoe stores 25c. Trial package FREE by
mail. Allress, Allen S. Olmstead, LIE Roy my,
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The Railroads,
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul.

Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul,
Trains Arriving. Departine.
NO. 1o1-11:o5 p. m. No. 122E6:1O em
No. 49, 3:45 o. m. No. lo4-4.3O n m
No. 1873 800 p. m. No. 16s-5:5o p. m
Nos. 122 and 124 connect at Wells for points
east and west. f0A'S
NO. Io4 makes connections at Austin with
Sleepers for Chicago, Milwaukee and ali points
east. VIA poin's
No. 122 connects at Austin with through
Trains to Kansas City, Omaha, St. Louis and
feorla. j. G. MOORE. Agent,
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The reception given by the faculty of
the normal school to the alumni and the
graduating class, in the building last
evening, was attended by about hun
dred and fifty students, former gradu-
ates and their friends. President and
Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Swami, Miss Phil
lips, Miss Parker and Prof. Koehler
formed reception committee and well
coined the guests. The evening passed
very pleasantly. A punch bowl was
served. and ice cream and cake was
partaken of in the kindergarten room.
Several musical numbers were rem
dered, including songs by the girls glee
club.
A pleasant feature of the occasion
was the exhibit of Prof. Boards pic
lures. The graduating class has de-
cided to purchase a copy of Sewelps
Canterbury Pilgrims and present it
to the school as class memorial. Its
cost is 800. 1t is very fine picture,
the original being owned by George
Gould.
This is alumni day at the normal
school. A business meeting was held
this afternoon, and a reception and
banquet will follow this evening
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EEJ1luEYI;N
STAGE SCHEDULE.

STAGE SCHEDULE.
Between Mankato, St. CLAIR and Minnesota
Lake.1
Leave Mankato daily at 100 a. m,
Arrive at st. Clair daily at 10 :45 q. m.
Leave Minnesota Lake at 700 q. m. Monday
Arrive at st. Clair at :15 D. m.
Leave St. Clair daily at q As p. m.
Arrive Mankato daily at 9 :15 p. m.
Arrive st. Clair Tuesday at IL 100 g. M.
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departure OF Trains.
GOING EAST.
Passenger No. 2 Eek Sunday. 500. 7:3o p. m
Passenger No. 4 (Ex Sunday for
Winona, Lacrosse Madison, Mil
waukee and Chicago. ....... 7:l5 q. m
PASSENGER No.lo DAILY tor Winona
Lacrosse, Madison, Milwaukee
and Chicago. ........ ............. 4 :45 d. M
Freight No. IA (Ex Sunday carry
passengers to Waseca ........... 1855 p. m
GOING WEST.
Passenger No. 5 (Ex Sunday .... 6:45 a. m,
Passenger No. 3 DAILY for Tracy,
Marshall, Watertewn, Huron.
Pierre, Aberdeen, etc .. IL :25 Pm
Passenger No. z (Ex Sunday for
New Ulm and Tracy. ........... 6:45 D, m,
Freight No. 15 eek Sunday carry
passengers to Tracy.............. S:5oa. m
ARRIVALS of Trains.l
Passenger No. (Ex Sunday. Tag a. m.
Passenger No. Daily from Chi
tago and Milwaukee. ............. 100 p. m.
Chicago and Milwaukee ......... 1870 p. m.
Wseeca .............. 9:35 a. m.
FROM WEST
Passenger No. eek sunday)..... 500 p. m.
Passenger No. 1O(Daily) fromPierre
and Aberdeen. ................... 3 10 p. an
Passenger No. (Ex Sunday from
Freight No. IL iEx Sunday from
Tracy. Observation-Disclosures. $3.50 p M
Through Sleeping Oars between Mankato and
Chicago.
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June 8 is 22

ORDER FOR HEARING AND NOTICE OF
APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT
OF ADMINISTRATORS.
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Mrs. Besser and Miss Becquette gave
party last evening in honor of Miss
Boyce at the formers home, $50 South
Fourth street. About thirty five were
present, and passed the evening most
enjoyably on the lawn. The making of
bonnets of paper was the game of the
evening, and F. G.. Hoerr and Miss Inga
johnson won the prizes. the former
with an Dom Paul bonnet and the lat
ter with Priscilla bonnet. Ice cream
and cake and punch were served. The
house was decorated with ferns and
lighted candles. Miss Boyce will re-
turn to her home in Minneapolis.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-08
JUDGE TIMM0NY'S COURT.

Patsy Sullivan, accused OF being UNI
lawfully drunk. said:
"Shure I'm guilty, yer honor. make
Denver me home. I've got touch NV
rheumatic and | do git on these peri
odical DRINKS"
We'll get out Of town and don't come
back here" remarked the Judge.
Tank yer"
Robert Marcroft was assessed IS for
drunkenness.
w. j. Pearson pleaded hard for ju-
dieial clemency, and got It. He was
told to go and not come back for two
years at least.
l.. ST. Clair said he was in a very bad
fix financially and had four head Of
horses 10 take care Of Yes, he was
drunk. The court fined him So.
j. G. Gauth pleaded guilty TO ylloat-
ing the Sunday drunk ordinance and
fine Of So was imposed.
Tide like fer yer honor to let me 60
this time, pleaded Paul Richtor. FOR
this Is the first time | have ever been
mere He was charged with drunken
ness,
The Court-Lets see. seventh, sun
day, II II were any other day but Sun
day we might let you go but Sunday
DRINKS are s..
Another violator Of the Sunday law
was d. p. Miller and he pleaded guilty.
GAS It was Sunday" remarked the
court 1T will cost you IS, and / am
seriously thinking Of raising the price
to $40 for IS does not see INTO stop
c. G. Scott and NJ. H. Curley were
arraiRned on the charge OF grand lar
eeny and entered pleas OF not guilty..
The examination was In progress when
this report closed
sos
Frank Williams, a lad sixteen years
Of age. pleaded guilty TO the offense OF
HOUSEKEEPING and was bound over 10
the district court, his bonds being plac-
ed at 500.
Louis F. MosIey, the colored boy who
broke into the basement Of Brookmiers
saloon and Durloined a lot Of bottles.
was charged with HOUSEKEEPING. The
judge stated that on account Of the
defendants extreme youth and a doubt
that jury would convict him OF such
n grave cnense the court would find
him guilty Of petit larceny. He was
given ten days in the county jail