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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12

In Kansas and states to the south
the corn crop has been seriously in
jured by the hot dry weather prevail
ing but the bulk of the crop in Ne
braska and Iowa has escaped injury
with the exception of few localities
The fine reports as to the growing
spring wheat crop and the high esti-
mates as to it's probable yield, together
with the large estimate of the winter
wheat crop, which is now about
gathered, has had the effect TO- greatly
depress what prices to the lowest point
in several years back. Those watching
the market most closely, and who are
we'll acquainted with all its details as
we'll as the demands that will be made
upon the new crop, state that the price
is being pushed down too low, much
more than the situation warrants. AS
we have remarked before, the farmers
as class are doubtless in better shape
to hold the wheat crop than ever be-
fore. and if prices are pressed too low
by the spectators, they will doubtless
decline to market their crop. The far
mer can no doubt control the market
better than at any time in the past if
he desires to.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12
ANOTHER NORTH AND SOUTH ROAD

The Wells Forum says that the Gen.
Manager Of the Dies Moines g North
ern railway has been In that city for
the past couple Of days looking over
the-situation preparatory. to the right
of way man who will secure the right
Of way for. the line. The assured US,
says the Forum, - that.the road will
be built and tina, we--.will have a
through line from the twin cities to
st. Louis. - The line is already sur
Keyed according to the Forum.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12

G. G. Phillips has purchased finely
matched pair of cream colored horses,
with silver names and tails. The team
is a valuable acquisition to his.already
large and complete livery barn. Gates
is .good..horseman and likes to have
good horses
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12
OLD RESIDENT DEAD.
John Otto Rounds Out q Life of Use.
fuineSS

John Otto died at his home in Man
kato township Wednesday morning of
old age. He was one of the oldest as
we'll as earliest settlers of the county,
being eighty-seven years of age and
having resided upon his farm for
forty five years. He is survived by his
wife and two children, Charles Otto,
who lives on the farm, and Mrs. John
Eckhart of this city. Mr.. Otto was
we'll and favorably known. By indus
try and prudence he accumulated a
comfortable property. His death
causes many expressions of regret
The funeral will be held from the
German Lutheran church in this city
at two o'clock Friday afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12
is as follows !:

Besides this, a special one mill tax
is made for the road and bridge fund,
which is expected to yield $12,
The committee to which had been
referred the petition for the improve
ment of the South Bend road presented
a report, recommending that the hill
on the east side of the railway track
be cut down and the lowest part be
filled up five feet, and that the road be
macadamized from the railway track
west to the strip that has already been
macadamized. The board referred the
matter to County Surveyor Brooks, to
report at the next meeting an estimate
of the cost of making the improvement
as. recommended. s s.- Work would begin
1, 4O0.feet east ofss--the railroad, track.
1.-The report of the viewers for ditch
No. 6sswas.s"s received and the hearing
was set for Aug. s27th. when a special
meeting will be held for the purpose.
..This afternoon the. board took up the
cancellation sof.. taxes@-ons-ssthe delin-
quent list, before turning it over to
the sheriff. -z1a1a0
The board will meet Monday as a
board of equalization, and the next
meeting as county board for the
transaction of general business will
be held Sept. Sd.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12
TOO MUCH LAXITY.
Health Officials Not Active Enough il
Enforcing Law--.WilI Be Prosecuted.

SC. raul DlspaGcn
Secretary Bracken's quar- terly report
at the meeting of the state board of
health today stated that steps had been
taken to criminally prosecute local
health officials in five localities for
culpable neglect to quaran tine cases of
smallpox.
He declined to give the names of the
men or the places, on the ground that
the prosecutions were in the hands of
the county attorneys concerned and
could not be made public without
hampering them in getting action be-
fore their grand juries
The board approved the plan of free
tests for tuberculosis of cattle that
are for sale to dairymen, as outlined
last week in the Dispatch. These tests
will not cost anybody anything, and
will not be compulsory, but are intend
ed for the benefit of dairymen, who
desire to buy cattle which they may
know are free of tuberculosis
The board also sanctioned the plan
of a general meeting of local health
officers and left the subject in the
hands of the executive committee.
DR.. S. D. Brimhall was made direc-
tor of the veterinary department. He
has been acting as director for the past
year..
Inspectors of the stat edairy and food
department were given authority to-
act as representatives of the board of
health in abating nuisances that they
may meet.
The acting health officer at New
Brighton was given power to act as
inspector of animals and meat
A report from George B. Wilson was
read on the sanitary conditions of the
state institutions. None of them were
found in very bad condition except
the Anoka insane asylum. Mr.. Will
son was employed by the board in pur-
suance of its power to investigate the
health conditions Of all state institu-
tions.
Secretary Bracken commented favor
ably on the friendly relations of the
state board with the st. Paul and
Minneapolis local boards.
Speaking of the smallpox in the
state DR.. Bracken said:
''The disease is entirely too general
in the country districts and we too
often find that the local health officers
have neglected or even refused to take
proper steps to prevent its spread. AL
though it is an unpleasant duty, it will
be necessary to prosecute some of these
officials in order to impress upon them
their responsibilities. have at pre-
sent taken steps to bring to punish
ment the officials Of five different local
boards. -
DR.. Bracken had visited eleven
places where he found culpable negli-
gence of quarantine. They were
Osceola, Hector and Brookfeld town
ship and Fairfax village in Renville
county. Cosmos township in Meeker
county; Leavenworth township in
Brown county st. Augusta, Wakefield
and Rockville townships aud Cold
Spring village in Stearns county and
Orange township in Douglas county.
DR.. Bracken also found culpable
negligence at Green Isle and Washing
ton Lake township, in Sibley county
and Hugo, Washington county.
There are many other places to be
investigated later.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12
CANNOT BE DONE.

Court Finds That Six Cannot Be Sub.
traced from Two.
Judge Cray has filed decision in
the case of Alice V. Gregg VS.. Henry
Bloedel and others. The plaintiff is
given judgment setting aside the
levy under execution, execution sale,
etc. In memorandum, Judge Cray
remarks thai he is not unmindful of
the fact that the parties have assumed
to carve six and half acres out of
two and a half acres. A stay of
twenty days is granted.
Judge Cray grants Jacob johnson a
divorce from his wife, Elijah eth
Johnson, on the ground of desertion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12

The sheriff's posse, that is after the
robbers who held up the Great North
ern train out in Montana and made
such a rich haul, seems to have been
given the slip by the thieves. This is
too bad. 1t was hoped the earlier re-
ports were true and that the bandits
were cornered and would receive the
full measure of justice.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12

A Sioux Falls dispatch claims that
Gov. Herried of South Dakota has
asked A. B. Kittredge of Sioux Falls
to accept the appointment as United
States senator to fill out the unexpired
term of the late Senator Kyle and that
Kittredge has accepted. The an
nouncement it is said, will be made
today or tomorrow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12

The Vicksburg American looks upon
the heat as an excuse for not going to
church as poor one, and says it
would not pleaded in event of dog
fight, ball game or horse race.
About so.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12
WEIGHED TOO MUCH.

The suit of J. N. Lang against
Chas. Schwarble was tried in the
municipal court Wednesday with jury
G. N. Andrews and S. B. Wilson ap-
peared for the plaintiff and Judge
Buck and Thos. Hughes for the defend
ant Mr.. Lang recently purchased a
fat steer of Mr.. Schwarble, taking the
latter's weigh slip as a guide in pay
ing for it. He alleges that through
fraud the steer was given some 400
pounds overweight, and he sues to re-
cover $40. The defense denies the al
legations of the plaintiff and claims
that the steer ran down after being de-
livered.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12

So long as the fishing is good former
president, Cleveland, is not worring
over what should be done with ex-
presidents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12
WILL CALL ELECTION.

City Attorney Daley has advised
Recorder Williams to call Especial
election for the purpose of electing a
library board. This Mr.. Williams
will undoubtedly do.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12
TAX LEVY MADE.
County Will Raise $4,000 Next
Year.
This is $1,000 Less Than Tcis Year,
Estimates on South Bend Road In.
prOyement to Be Had.

The county board has made the tax
levy, and it is $48, 900, which is 50. 900
less than that made last year. The
saving is in the poor fund. The levy
is as follows.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12

st. Paul claims to have grown over
four thousand since the census was
taken. Now listen to Minneapolis
growl and double or treble the figures,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12
YOUNGERS PAROLED.
Board of Pardons Opens the
Prison Doors to the Noted Pair.
After a Quarter of Csn'ury lncarcers-
ton They Will Now Enjoy Their Re-
naming Years in Freedom.

st. Paul, July 10.-The board of
pardons today paroled the Younger
brothers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12

Go to W. B. Walker & Son for fly
nets.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12

People whose land is being purcha sed
by the Chicago Great Western road
have twenty days to move Off
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12

The council voted to notify the
Elks lodge not to occupy West Walnut
street with privileges, as the street is
narrow. and is required by the Cham
pion people to move their machinery,
and also by the city to carry tools
through. -
The council adjourned after City At
torney DALEY had produced box of
Havanas
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-12

Agent Moore would naturally be he
union depot agent, but it is rumored
promotion is being held in cold stor-
age for him.
The Coconino sun., 1901-08-17
A Fatal Wreck.

E. s. Clark informs the SUN of ,s ter rible accident which occurred on the Santa Fe, Prescott x Phoenix railroad Thursday night at Point of Rocks. this side of Prescott. A light engine, with Robert Pentland as engineer and Fred Stover as fireman, was returning from the eastern branch of the road, when the engine struck large rock which had fallen on the track. The engine was thrown down the embankment and landed on it's back. The turning over of the engine did not hurt the men, bat the escaping steam caught them and scalded them in horritle manner be- fore they could extricate themselves from the wreck. The injured men were taken to Prescott, where both died few hours after the accident. Robert Pentland was a son of Dr. Pent- land. The latter is well known to many of our citizens.
The Coconino sun., 1901-08-17
WHOLE TOWN FOR SALI.
eussaaa Town Sold st Auction for Debt Was . Recent
 Bargain.
cemetery,

There was recently offered for auc- tion at Melksham, near Trowbridge, a completely fitted health resort, com prising 5h acres of land, chalybeate springs, baths and ballroom. It is said that over s5O,O ,OOO was spent on the shaft which brought the mineral wa ter to the surface, yet the reserve set upon the property was only $7,5OO. Even this sum was not reached, so eventually the property was bought in tor the owners, says Stray Stories.
 Quite recently there was a Scotch village on the market. It is called Burnmouth, and lies just on the bor- der, a few miles from Berwick.
 The Russian town of Berdichev seven years ago was bought by a man named ROukavishnikov. He paid $6OO,- 900 for it. Last year he sold it again. The new purchaser was Count Igna- tiev, who paid no less than $1 ,OOO, ,OOO for the property.
 The town of Verditschew, a place of some 4,000 inhabitants, was recent ly sold by auction to the highest bid der. It owed the Russian government and other creditors, and was sold be- cause it was unable to pay.
The Coconino sun., 1901-08-17
Died While Ridins With . Friend.

A telegram was received by Geo. H. Coffin on Tuesday morning announcing the sad news of the death of his father, Geo. E. Coffin, in Redlands, Cal, and he left for that place the same day.
 From California papers we glean the following account of the death of Mir. Coffin. He was riding with lady friend when he was suddenly attacked by paralysis of the heart ant before anything could be done for him he fell corpse into the arms of his friend. When Mir. Coffin left home he was ap- parently in fairly good health. Scarcely any warning of the approach ing tragedy was given. He gasped once or twice and then fell forward. His friend supported his body until she received assistance.
 Mr. Coffin was native of Indiana, and was resident of Kansas for number of years. He spent some time here three years ago going from here to RedIands. He was 67 years of age Deceased leaves eleven children, of whom Geo. H. Coffin, Mrs. E. s. Clark, Mrs. Howard Marine and Miss Myra Coffin live here. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon, interment was made in the beautiful Redlands cemetery.
The Coconino sun., 1901-08-17
HIS HONOR'S TROUSERS.
An Illinois Lawyer Who Is Glad to Sec Judges in the East Wear.
 ing Gowns.

"I am glad to see," said the Chicago lawyer, that the judges of the higher courts of New York wear gowns. They are a distinct aid to lawyers ar guing cases.
 'The justices of the Illinois supreme court do not wear gowns. Icame near losing the last case I argued before that bench because of the eloquent trousers worn by one of the judges.
 They were wonderful to behold and so wide were the stripes and so strik- ing the pattern of the cloth that to save me could not keep from wonder ing how a man holding a high office and coming in contact constantly with men of good taste could have the hardihood to wear such fashy gar ments while sitting in a court of jus tice.
 Naturally such mental speculation did not add any strength to my argu- ment, and if hadn't pulled my wits together and turned my eyes to the other end of the bench, I am certain that my case would have failed utter ly."
The Coconino sun., 1901-08-17
Novel Entertainment.

At the Bank Hotel hall on Tuesday and Wednesday nights lovers of refined, sensational amusement will have an opportunity of witnessing an entertain ment seldom presented in this section. As this organization carries it's own scenic effects the settings and parapher- nalia will excel anything ever before put on the stage in this city.
 The following is from the Hutchin- son (Kan.) Times: The stage of the op- era house last night, for the first time in its history, had the appearance of being prepared for grand paniomime of metropolitan theater. It presented beautiful appearance, being filled with paraphernalia of silks. satins, velvets and gold and silver tinsel, but as the performance was of deception throughout no one present could be positively certain that the decorations were not also an illusion. The mar velOus feats performed astonished the uuuiCuCC NuiCI dtICuucu dDu VIII uc the subject discussed for many day. The professor appears again tonight and promises to reveal some of the secrets. Mir. Lewis and his assistant, Miss Ida, are certainly entitled to the encOmiums that they have received from the public and press, and no one should miss seeing their wonderful per- fOrmances.
 The Oklahoma Express says: Prot. Lewis and his charming daughter, Miss Ida May, who have entertained our Marietta people at the opera house this week, leave in the morning for Gains vile, Texas, where they show three nights next week. As to the prOfes- sOr's work, we wish to say that he is the peer of any on the stage to-day. We are at loss for words to express our appreciation of Miss Ida's work. Suffice to say that it is astonishing that one so young should combine beauty, intelligence and stage excellence to such high degree. Her renditions of both serious and comic selections cap tivated the audience, and her "pic lures in the air" simply held them spellbound.
The Coconino sun., 1901-08-17

Dr.. s. w. Hart and wife and c. w. McAdam and wife leave tomorrow for the Moqui snake dance.
 There will be game baseball to- morrow at o'clock, between the Winslow and Flagstaff hines.
 l.. w. Burgess is in from the Grand View hotel, Grand Canyon He says that tourist travel to that point is good.
 With the August issue the National will absorb the sprightly and whole some magazine entitled Good Cheer, edited by Nixon Waterman. The read. CTS of Good Cheer who are added to the list will be pleased to learn that Mr. Waterman is to continue as regular staff contributor to the National May,t- zine. Good Cheer is the second maya- zine absorbed within year by the Ma tional Magazine.
The Coconino sun., 1901-08-17
CHURCHES.
CHURCH OF THE NATIVITY,

Rev. Vaibre, rector. On Sundays: Low mass at 8 o'clock a.. m.; high mass at l0:30 a. m. Sunday school at l:30 o'clock a. m. Rosary and benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament at p. m. On week days, mass at s:l5 a. m. All cordially invited.
The Coconino sun., 1901-08-17
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Rev. Geo. Logic, B. D., pastor. Services: Sunday school and Bible Class. 10 a. m.: morn- ing service. II a. m.; Young Peoples meeting, 6:45 p. m.; evening service, 7:30 p. m.; prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. You are cor dially invited. Strangers in town are asked to come and make themlseves known.
The Coconino sun., 1901-08-17
RELIABLE ASSAYS.

F. w. Volz of Canyon Diablo is in town. He says that number of peo- pie will attend the Moqui snake dance from that point.
 R. H. Cameron returned yesterday from a trip to Los Angeles.
The Coconino sun., 1901-08-17
Rooms Are Left Vacant.

The apartments of deceased kings of Italy are left untouched for two generations.
The Coconino sun., 1901-08-17
OSTEOPATHY.
SYLVESTER w. HART, D. O.
 MAE V. HART, D. O.
Osteopathic Physicians.

Osteopathic Physicians.
 Graduates of American School of Osteopathy Office, Rooms 1 and and parlor, Bank Hotel Office hours, g to l2 a. m., 30 to , D. m Acute and chronic diseases treated. Patien will be treated at their homes if so desired Consultation and examination free of charge
The Coconino sun., 1901-08-17
FIRST METHODIST CHURCH.

Rev. J. H. Henry, pastor. Sabbath services: Sunday school, 10 a. m.; preaching service, II a. m.; class meeting, 12:OO m.; Junior League 3 p. m.; Epworth League. 6:3O p. m.; evening service, 7:3C p.m.; weekly prayer meeting, Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Every one is cordially welcome.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08

that debases body, mind or soul. In
the name OF God by the laying on OF
the hands OF faith and prayer. ordain
the printing press for righteousness
and liberty and salvation. All of us
with some influence that will help in
the right direction, let us put our
hands to the work, !mploring God to
hasten the consummation. In ship
with hundreds of passengers approach
ing the South American coast the man
on the lookout neglected his work, and
in few minutes the ship would have
been dashed TO ruin on the rocks. But
cricket on board the vessel, that had
made no sound all the voyage, set up
a shrill call at the smell of land. and.
the captain knowing that habit OF the
insect. the vessel was stopped in time
TO avoid an awful wreck And so in
significant means now may do wonders
and the scratch OF pen may save the
Shipwreck of a soul.
Are you all ready for the signing OF
the contract. the league. the solemn
treaty proposed between journalism
and evangelism? Let it be a Christian
marriage of the pulpit and the printing
press. The ordination Of the former on
hand. it is appropriate that | publish
the banns of such marriage Let
them from this day be one OF the mag
nificent work of the worlds redemp-
ton.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
a WEEK IN INDIANA.
RECORD OF HAPPENINGS FOR
SEVEN DAYS.
4 Kokomo Mans VIII Directs That No
Tears BE Shed at His FunersI-Wsrd's
sIayers Damaged Jail TO Amount Of
$4,000.
No Indictment Against Bril-.

The grand jury at La Porte reported
no indictment against Joseph w
Brill of Cleveland, Ohio. for the at
tempted murder OF Ellsworth F. Weir.
and the prisoner was released. He
was rearrested. charged with assault
and battery with intent To commit a
felony and later gave a $4,000 bail
bond 1t is said that TIE grand jury
stood three to three OF the voting OF
an indictment Attorneys for the
state allege that money played its
part in defeating the return of an in
dlctment, hut the accusation is met
with emphatic denial by the defense.
who say that Brill courted the fullest
grand jury investigation. Prosecutor
Breeze says he will criminaIly prose
cute bride givers or bride takers
should an investigation disclose that
Brill's wealth had played any part in
the proceedings and decision Of the
grand jury
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1901-03-08
Only q Free Gallon Dance.

81 IN the early days OF the north
west. said a Spokane tWashD visitor
i'll New York the other day. Il was in
Idaho. At that time we used to have
dances there quite frequently in the
various camps. The male members of
one camp would go into their jeans
and make up a pot TO defray the eX-
penses. and when arrangements had
been made invitations would be sent
out to the other camps for the men,
bers thereof to attend. The principal
cost Of these parties was for liquor. and
the amount supplied varied in direct
ratio with the amount contributed by
the hosts There would be ;, 10, 20 and
even more gallons of whisky. as the
case might be. COckeye' Leary named
these dances for all time when, in an
swer to query as To whether or not
he would attend certain shindig soon
to be given in neighboring gulch, h
made reply: Nav. YOU can bet | ain
going. It's only a ive-gallon dance -