davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
DEATH OF F. H. SKILLINGS
Former Well Known Mankato Citizen
Dies Suddenly at His Home in Maine.

Mrs. L. A. Under received tele-
gram Friday morning from her sister at
South Paris, Maine, bearing the sad
news of the death of her father, Mr..
Frank 81. Skillings.
Mr.. Skillings was man who al
ways enjoyed the best of health, and
was at his desk last night at 6 O'Clock
as usual He went home after his
work had been completed for the day
with no apparent ill feelings, and at
10 O'Clock, midnight he was dead.
The cause of his death was rheuma-
tism of the heart. On receipt of the
first telegram Mrs. Linder concluded
to leave for Maine this afternoon to
attend the funeral, but second tele-
gram said that the funeral would be
held Sunday and the time would not
permit her to reach there in time,
hence she decided not to go.
Deceased was for several years gen.
eral agent for the Deering Harvester
Co. in Mankato and he was we'll and
favorably known here. He removed to
South Paris, Maine, about twelve
years ago. He leaves widow and two
Mrs. L. A. Under of this
city and daughter residing at South
Paris.
Mrs Under will have the sympa thy
of her many friends here in her second
bereavement coming as it does SO
closely upon the loss of her husband.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
The Free Press the Leader Only $I00 a Year.
MUSICAL TREAT.
This Describes the Whitney-Mock-
ridge Concert.

The second entertainment on the Y.
M. @. A. lecture course, the concert
by the Whitney Mockridge Concert Co.
was given Thursday night at the opera
house, and proved to be the rare must
Cal treat that was predicted for it. The
house was filed with an audience that
was very appreciative, as every num-
Der was encored one or more times.
The company is small but strong,
each member being an artist in his or
her line. Mr.. Mockridge was easily
the favorite last evening. He possesses
a voice that is remarkable in many
ways, especially for the quality of the
higher notes. He has sufficient vol
ume to carry his voice with ease to
the remotest parts of the house, and
t hose in the rearmost seats were per-
haps better located than those who sat
further in front. His enunciation is
clear, the tones are soft and sweet,
and the technique above criticism.
Miss Gertrude Maxted has a pleasant
soprano voice and a taking manner.
Mr.. Gerald Walenn is violinist of
great merit, who has subtle touch
and excellent conception. Mrs. Whit
ney Mockridge is the accompanist and
ful6lls her part admirably. The pro-
gram was pleasant one, the selection
from the prison scene from "u Trova
tore" being particularly good.
Those having charge of the lecture
course are to be congratulated upon
the success of the first two entertain
ments. The next on the course is the
lecture by Jacob A. Riis, on "The
Battle of the Slums, Jan. 24Uh. This
is looked upon as being the best enter
tainment on the course, and should not
be missed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
Officer Daniels Brings an Action
AGAINST the Milwaukee Road,

Papers were served on Agent Moore
Saturday in suit commenced by Officer
Walter Daniels against the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul road, to recover
S., $50 damages and doctors bills for
injuries received June Goth, 1900 The
latter was the day of the annual picnic
of the Modern Woodmen of America,
which was held in this city. In rid
ing horseback to Sibley park, Mr..
Daniels horse caught one hoof be-
tween the rail and planking of the
railroad crossing on West Front street,
and threw his rider. Mr.. Daniels re-
ceived painful and permanent injuries
which have given him trouble from
time to time, so he alleges. He ex-
pended $50 for doctors bills.
Mr. Daniels in his complaint al
leges that the railroad company was
negligent in allowing plank to be-
come loose or worn away from the
rail, which made it dangerous. G. L.
Benedict is his attorney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
COLD DECEMBER.
Old Time Minnesota Weather Has Ar.
rived.

1.-The cold wave that started in Fri.
day morning continued undated I'M
til early this morning, when the high
wind ceased. The mercury kept on
falling, however, until it reached
twenty three degrees below zero. This
is colder weather than was expert
enced at any time last winter. The
cold wave is general and severe over
the northwest, and considerable snow
fell in places.
Concerning the present cold snap.
the Minneapolis Journal says:
December, 1901, bids fair to be the
coolest month in years if the present
gait is kept u9. An examination of
the records by Mr.. Outram shows that
the average December in eleven years
has not been very cold. Where below
zero weather has come, it was gener-
ally during the last few days of the
montb. The minimum temperature
for December, last year, was IA above.
In 1890 the mercury did not go below
zero. In 1898 thirteen days showed be-
low zero weather. In 1897 eleven days
were quite cold and 1898 had record
of eight days in which the maximum
register was below the zero point.
Last year the coolest figure in winter
was 10 degrees below. In eleven
years the coolest December day was 30
degrees below, in 1898. The previous
record was 10 degrees below the day
before and 16 degrees below in 1892
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
WITHDREW LETTER
Insurance Companies Respect Com
missioner Dearth'S Orders,

ST. Paul, Dec. 13-The insurance
companies appear to have wholesome
respect for Minnesota s antitrust law.
Insurance Commissioner Dearth heard
today from the two companies that
tried to force Basford q Frost of Wi
mona to cancel insurance on the Wi
mona courthouse. The firm had writ
ten insurance at less than board rates.
and the two companies wrote them to
cancel the policies AMI join the board
on penalty of losing their agencies.
Basford & Frost complained to the
insurance department, and Mr.. Dearth
wrote the companies, ordering them to
withdraw the threatening letter. They
have done so, aud so informed him
today. They write that they had no
intention of violating the laws of
Minnesota. and will not offend in the
fulure.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
MAPLETON.

From the Enterprise:
Ditus Day, the veteran horticul-
turist, is quite elated over the receipt
of 800 from the Andrews nursery of
Faribault, for the right to propagate his
new seeding apple, known as Ditus
Day No 3. 1t is an excellent apple
and long keeper.
Grandpa Day, who bears the distinc-
ton of being the oldest horticulturist
in the state, returned home Monday
from attending the state horticultural
meeting at Minneapolis. The attend
ance this year was unusually large and
the membership has increased con-
siderably over the 1,e00 mark, which
would indicate an increased interest
in fruit raising.
The Albert Lea Times gives the fol-
lowing particulars relative to an acct
dent which befel Chas. Holzgrave.
now head clerk in clothing house in
that city, but at one time employed
by VIM. Albrecht, of this place. 1t
SAYS Mr.. Holzgrave Internationally
left a bottle of liniment near the
stove and when he started to lay it
away the cork blew out and the con-
tents of the bottle few into his face,
badly burning it, his eyes narrowly
escaped serious injury.
Blue Earth county Judging from
awards, made very good showing at
the Pan-American exposition. w. H.
Over of Garden City secured honorable
stem wheat and German speltz, as
dia also S. @ Larkin of Decoria for
blue stem wheat and L. S. Terry of
f,,Y. nd
the County Agricultural society for
giant and beauty squashes. In the
dairy division three of our creamery
men were awarded diplomas. l.
Lahnbakken of Butternut, with score
of "a 90; 0. G. Beck of Cream, with
a score of 81 and G. a. Schandle of
Rapidan with a score of 50. so.
VIM. 81. Boyer of Sterling who has
been down in Iowa, is having some
new experience in his old age At
Council Bluffs, last week. he fell into
the hands of some philistines, who
borrowed ~ ten dollars from him.
Later in the day one of these men was
arrested and as Mr.. Boyer was needed
for a witness he was taken to hotel
for the night, but in the morning he
was missing and upon investigation
it was discovered that partner of the
man under arrest and his attorney
had given Mr. Boyer back SO of the
$40 taken from him and threatened
him with serious trouble if he did not
Immediately leave the city, which he
did, going out to small town near
by on a freight train, there to wait
for passenger to Mankato. A detec-
tive found him, however, and took
him back to the trial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
WILL ADD MILLIONS
New Tax Law as Drafted by
the Tax Commission.
Report of the Commission Will Be
Ready by the First Of
January.

st. Paul, Dec. 1e.-Another two
weeks and the work of the Minnesota
tax commission will be practically
completed. Governor Van SAINT called
yesterday on Chairman Ives, who as
sured him that by. Jan. l., if desired,
the report could be in his hands.
A preliminary draft of the report
has been made, and each commissioner
is going over it to find verbal defects
aud inconsistencies. 1t embodie all
their ideas, and in substance is just
as the report will go in to the COVER
nor. Members of the commission de-
cline to make public any of their con-
illusions, but they have provided for a
machinery of assessment that it is be-
ieved will add many millions of
dollars that have hitherto almost
wholly escaped. The bonds of corpora
tions will be made taxable, and the
franchises for public service companies
will be subject to assessment. The
law so prepared is longer than the pre-
sent fragmentary statures on the sub
ject, but is more comprehensive and
comprehensive. 1t will comprise
about 800 sections, each one complete
in itself
q. W. ChiIds, secretary of the COM
mission is now engaged in debating
to stenographer the report which
will accompany the bill, and which
will explain the changes be ing made.
1t will also recommend some constitu-
tional amendments. The commission
has some ideas too far advanced for
the present constitution, but of course,
had to draw the present act on the
line of the constitution as it stands.
They will present their more advanced
ideas and such constitutional amend
ments as will be necessary to carry
them out. If the legislature adopts
them, they can be voted on next fall
by the people, and made part of the
constitution.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
SENTENCE DEFERRED.
Doubt as to Whether Pickett Will Ask
for a New Trial.

Reuben G. Pickett was to have re.
ceiyed his sentence Friday morning fol
manslaughter in the first degree, &C.
cording to On announcement made in
the district court of Hennepin county
Thursday afternoon. but Friday
sentence was deferred until Tuesday.
Judge Elliott has not of course, in
timated how he regards the verdict in
the case. The penalty is FIVE to twenty
years in Saltwater.
The Free Press learned Friday that
there is some doubt as to whether a
motion for a new trial will be made.
Should Pickett receive a light sem
tence, it may not be.
Should a motion for new trial be
made and denied, the same motion
will be made in the supreme court
The demand for another trial will
be based upon these points:
a. Errors in the first trial.
(2). Failure to establish that Mrs.
Pickett was killed.
49, Mistake in the Indictment, the
name of the dead woman being given
as "Augusta Hulda Pickett, " whereas
her correct name was "Hulda Augusta
Pickett. "
This variance in the Indictments
mere transposition Of given names-is
not regarded by Judge Elliott as ma
terial. The court held that the dead
woman's identity had been sufficiently
we'll established. How the state SUI
preme court will regard the matter re-
mains to be seen. Some of the best at
torneys in Minneapolis express the
opinion that the supreme court will
regard this blunder in the indictment
as sufficient grounds upon which to
order new trial. They say there was
no such person as Augusta Hulda
Pickett and that the prisoner can
not be regarded as guilty of killing
such person.
1t appears that Attorney Chamber
lain was aware of the blunder all the
time, but that he preferred not to refer
to it in advance of the trial, believing
his client would be acquitted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
POULTRY SHOW.
Premium List Offers $500 in Cash
Prizes.

The official premium list of the Sec
ond annual exhibition of the Southern
Minnesota Poultry association, to be
held in this city Dec. 81 to Jan. 4,
offering $500 cash premiums, has been
issued by Fred O, True, secretary, and
Geo. A. 10th, judge. The other Off
GERS of the association are j. w. Kohl
mann, president; R. F. Neubert, vice
president John T. May, treasurer
A. Fisher, assistant secretary.
Mr.. 10th. who has been selected to
act as judge, is man of national re-
putation among poultry breeders. He
is up o-date in his work, having had
years of experience in judging. The
score card system of judging will be
used.
The list of premiums offered, both
cash and special, is large one and
should draw a grand display of stand
ard bred poultry.
The premium list has thirty-two
pages of reading matter and advertise
ments, and contains the constitution
and bylaws, rules and regulations, of
the association.
The regular premiums consist of 81
for first prize, S. for second prize and
70 cents for third prize. There must
be three pens in competition to win
first. Single birds will be awarded 81
for first prize and 90 cents for second.
A number of merchants, local fam
ciers and poultry journals have offered
special premiums. The outlook is for
a very large and successful poultry
show
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
NO JANUARY SESSION.
Governor Van SAINT will Not Hurry the
taxpayers Investigation.

st. Paul, Dec. 10.-Gov. Van SAINT
today said there could be no authori-
tative statement that an extra session
of the Legislature will be called Jan.
Is. He declined to say when the legis-
lature will be convened to consider
the provisions of ways and means to
fight the railway merger.
Those close to the governor say that
there will be no deviation from the
original plan, which contemplated
converting the legislature not earlier
than February and possibly not until
March. The tax commission will prob
ably not be ready to report before Jan.
1, and the governor feels that month
is little enough time for anything like
a comprehensive examination of the
report by members of the legis-
lature and the general public.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
GOING TO IDAHO.
Heary Humphrey Dispeses Of His Pro.
psrty at Lake Crystal,

Henry Humphrey, the we'll known
Lake Crystal business man and former
postmaster, mas disposed of his home
there to j. J. James of the same place
for So, 600, taking from Mr.. James 800
acres of land near Styrun, N. ID.
valued at 81. 800. He will move his
family to Boise, Idaho, in the spring
and will make his future home there.
He has disposed of all of his property
in the county. His son W. Fl. Hum
phrey, and family, will also make their
home at Boise. Both families have
many friends in this city and in the
county who will regret their depar-
ture Mr.. Humphrey Sr. has resided
in Lake Crystal for quarter of CEN
fury and was postmaster for ten years
The plumbers had some work thaw-
ing out and repairing water pipes Sun
day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
TRANSPORTATION OF TEXAS OIL.
American People Never Found Want
When Great Problem Must be Solved.

When Great Problem Must be Solved.
! A little over ten months ago oil was
discovered in Texas in prodigious
quantities and gushers were drought
in" one by one, until today there are
nearly one hundred of them producing
from so, 900 to 100, 900 barrels per day
each. While the drilling for this oil
was in progress men of energy and
foresight, certain of the future and
knowing that this oil would have to
be carried to the four quarters of the
globe raised millions of dollars to build
pipe lines to the coast, storage tanks,
loading racks, and tank ships The
largest line of oil ships in the world
was established to ply between the
Beaumont fields and Europe and hun
dreds of smaller vessels have been
equipped and pressed into service.
This preparatory work has been done
at an immense cost of money and
labor. with the full understanding and
knowledge that the world needed this
oil and would use it, and that trans
portation would have to be secured.
With this end in view three pipe lines
have been completed to Port Arthur
and Sabine Pass, 80 that Texas Fuel
oil is today literally at the Gulf of
Mexico or in other words at the water
gate way of the world.
In order to build fourth pipe line
to Port Arthur with storage tanks at
the field and at the Port. with load ing
racks, side tracks, etc. in short, to be
able to handle oil Independently of all
outside concerns, the Texas Fuel Oil
company is selling stock at 25 cen is
per share (par value $1.OO). The ex-
pense of such a pipe line is very great,
but by combining with several neigh
boring companies it has been reduced
as far as possible without making the
line public one. This company owns
two tracts of land on Spindle Top
heights where all the largest gushers
in the world are situated 1t has a
we'll nearly down to the oil depth on
one of these tracts and confidently ex-
poets to bring in several gushers with
in few months, besides large num-
Der of pump wells on its other proper
ties near Sour Lake and at Saratoga.
With Oil selling at 80 cents barrel
and gushers producing. as high as 100,
coo barrels day, it is easy to see
what the dividends will be especially
when the company controls its own
pipe lines, etc. Remember we may
strike oil at any time, and there is no
time to lose Send for our prospectus
today. Texas Fuel Oh Company, 105
Odd Fellows Block, Mankato
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
LADIES ELECT OFFICERS.

The Ladies of the Grand Army OF
the Republic held their annual cleo
ton and the following officers were
chosen:
Mrs Jane E. Hart, president Mrs.
Elizabeth Oliver, Sr. vice president
Mrs. Emily Torrey, Jr. vice president
Mrs. Helen Eldred, treasurer; Mrs.
Katie E. Bennett, chaplain; Mrs.
Clara M. Thompson, conductor Mrs.
Clara Peterson, assistant conductor
Miss Eva Randolph, guard Mrs Dora
Day, assistant guard; Mrs. Clara Pet
erson, delegate Miss Eva Randolph,
alternate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
MANKAT0 FLOUR.
Hubbard's SuperIative Demonstrates
Its Superiority.

The man who for fifteen years has
sold Hubbard's Speculative -four in
Boston died yesterday. The mill Off
Gals learned of the fact when they re-
ceived telegram from another man.
applying for the place. 1t speaks well
for Mankato flour when the agency for
it in the city of culture and baked
beans is in such demand.
The -four produced by twenty of the
leading mills of the north west was re-
Gently tested and it was found that
Hubbard's Superlative -four was equal
ed by only one other make. Comment
on this is unnecessary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20

Henry Korts has received an express
package containing coonskin over
coat and sealskin cap. with a letter
saying that the articles are a gift
from four of his staunchest friends.
He does not know the names of the
donors. but feels we'll pleased with the
present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20

Sumner Tollefson, the man who
was badly injured near Vernon Center
several weeks ago. and whose life was
despaired of for long time, is now so
far recovered as to be able to walk
about. although not yet discharged
from st. Joseph's hospital.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
NEW FIRM.
Clark & Carlson Will Start in the
Grocery Business.

Mankato has q new grocery firm,
that started in business this week.
1t will be known as Clark & Carlson.
and has leased the building on South
Front street where w. A. Martin I'M
til recently conducted store.
The firm is composed of F. j.
Clark and A. B. Carlson, two worthy
young men. Mr.. Clark has been with
L. E. Scott, and Mr.. Carlson has been
a clerk in Ben T Monson's grocery
store. Both have many friends who
will wish them success.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
SOCietV....

The speciality entertainment anG
dance Thursday evening by Msnkatc
council No. 101, q. G. T., at Schiller
hall, was very enjoyable affair.
Dode Fisk's orchestra of Baraboo, Wis
furnished the music for the entertain
ment and dancing. This orchestra
furnishes splendid dance music.
Mrs. G. J. Klein delightfully."- enter
tanned party Of thirty-five ladies al
her apartments in the Clifton House
Thursday from four to six o'clock at a
"social afternoon. The rooms were
darkened and lighted with red and yell
low lights, and were handsomely deco
rated with cut flowers. Tastefully pre-
pared refreshments were served.
The dancing party given by theThree
Step club at Schiller hall Friday night
was attended by forty couples or more.
The full Crescent orchestra furnished
excellent music for the occasion. The
club intends to give another party in
the near future.
Miss Eva Barnard entertained a
party of sixteen Friday evening at her
home, 426 South Broad street, at pro
gressive cinch. The head prizes were
captured by Miss Reed and DR.. Dahl
Refreshments were served and all had
a pleasant time. The decorations con-
sisted of cut flowers.
Mrs. Geo. W. Sugden entertained
about thirty ladies at her home, 2l6
Byron street, Friday afternoon.
Refreshments were served and all had
a very pleasant time.
Misses Nettie Severance and Matte
Pay entertained the Beta Mu Kai
Gamma club at the homie of the for
mer on South Broad street Saturday
afternoon. A number of gentlemen
were entertained in the evening. The
affair was very pleasant one.
Invitations have been issued for the
marriage of Miss Emma Kawell and
Mr.. VIM. Liebrecht, to occur at two
o'clock on Wednesday afternoon at the
German Lutheran church, Rev. K.
F. Schultz officiating Relatives
and close friends have been invited.
This is the couple about whom so
many anonymous letters have been
written and posted on trees and tele-
phone poles.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20
HEARING ADJOURNED.

The hearing on the condemnation
proceedings commenced by the Mil
waukee road to acquire certain pro-
perty in this city and between Man
kato and Kasota, which was set for
Monday before Judge Cray, was ad-
iourned until Jan. 9th at 10 a. m. on
motion of the railroad company and
with the consent of the other parties
interested.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20

D. g. Griffith and son, 81. L., of
Elkader, Iowa. are visiting in the
city. Mr.. Griffith is brother of Mrs.
r. D. Hubbard.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-12-20

Anton Shorn, farmer living near
st. Clair, died Friday as a, result Of
stomach trouble. He was forty six
years of age and leaves wife and
several children. The funeral oc-
CURED Monday at 10 a. m. from the
Catholic church at st. Clair.