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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29
A COMMUNICATION.

Having no party organization behind
me or newspaper organ TO proclaim to
the public any good quantities may
possess for mayor, -as my worthy COM
petitors have, my friends are. urging
me. to make a--6ght for the Office. This
I.feel.that I-.cannot do without. insult
ing the intelligence..ot my..fellow-citi
zens and lowering my own self respect.
l have-held the Office of mayor for
two years how worthiiy is not for me
to say, but at the request of my
friends am candidate for reelection
and as l said IN my former card this
question now rests with the voters of
this city.
If..they think it is wise and for the
best good of our city TO choose another
man for the office there will be no re-
grets on my part, for do not think
that 1 am the only man who can hold
the Office of mayor and keep the inter
ests of the city constantly in view
both from a financial and moral stand
point. :. Should the people of Mankato
decide that my conduct during the
past two years as mayor warrants an
endorsement at the polls on April I'd
1 should esteem it nigh compliment,
and will try and merit their confidence
in the future, as in the. past. have
not, neither will I, make any promises
to anyone regarding any appoint
ments or as to my attitude towards
any class of our citizens. as l prefer to
be at all times free to act as my con-
science and judgment dictates. I have
not the inclination, time or money to
indulge..in any political wire pulling
Anything that could do or say in
that direction would not raise me in
the estimation of the people or of my
self; more than-this do not care. to
say in regard to my candidacy the is
sue is now squarely up to the voters.
/ am sorry that the attitude of our
city newspapers compels me to say this
much, but the power and prestige of
two great political parties will be used
to crush one small man who has the
courage to stand by his convictions,
and l want my friends to know that
l am in the field to stay until the
contest is over.
Respectfully,
f. M. CURRTER.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29
A SPLENDID TRAIN.

The new "Great Western Limited, "
running between st. Paul and Chicago
may be truly called ''palace on
wheels, nothing which will add to
the comfort or convenience of the
traveller is omitted.
The cars are all of the wide vesti-
bule pattern, which eliminates all the
Objectionable features of cold drafts
dust and smoke which cannot be
avoided in trains not provided with
the modern vestibule attachment. The
equipment consists of high back
coaches, reclining chair cars standard
and compartment sleepers and library
car, we'll stocked with choice periodi-
Gals and papers, provided with writing
tables, and. in fact all the convenience
of your own library.
The compartment sleeper is another
distinct feature which will be ap-
preciated by the travelling public, pro-
viding perfect privacy for those who
desire it. Each compartment being
complete in itself.
The time of the train leaving Man
kato has been changed to 6 cop. m.
so as to make direct connections with
this splendid train.
Give it trial and be convinced
that it is the best route for Chicago
and the East.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29

The voters of the city are not likely
to overlook on Tuesday next, when
they come to mark their ballots for
mayor, that one of the men to whom
they are particularly indebted for Sc
curing the reduction of the 5000. 900 in
the assessed valuation of the city is A.
G. Meyer, the Republican candidate
for mayor. Mr.. Meyer gave his time
freely to this work and assisted in
every way possible to bring to a sue
cess that finally crowned the city's
efforts in getting removed this I'M
just load of assessed valuation against
the real estate of the city. The work
which Mr.. Meyer did in this respect,
and which is entitled to the apprecia-
ton of every taxpayer of this city, is
simply in line with the work he had
done for the city during his term on
the council. He has at all times dur
ing the past two years given freely of
his time to the carrying out of all
measures which were beneficial to the
people of the city generally, but for
the accomplishment of none, did he
work harder and for which he is EMIT
led to the hearty support of his fellow
citizens than for that one act. 1t
marks out plainly what would be the
course of his official career as mayor,
that he would at all times throw his
influence and support in behalf of any
measure or movement in behalf of the
best interests of the city and the tax
payers. His record for public economy,
his success in all matters he has un-
dertaken in behalf of the city in gen
eral, and especially his work in behalf
Of assessed valuation reduction, places
him before the people as one of the
strongest candidates for the Office of
mayor who has asked for their support
of late years, and guarantees progress
sive and business like administration
for the next two years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29
A HAPPY WOMAN

| would be ungrateful if | did not
tell of my relief after years of suffer
ing. | had all the distressing trouble
! called female weakness. Was weak,
nervous, tired and miserable, the least
exercise exhausted me. Every month
l had terrible pains. Often could not
sleep, had horrible dreams Was irri-
table, dissati SIZED and unhappy. Ny
life was filled with dread. My weak
| ness and unhappiness was reflected up
on every one with whom [ came in
contact. | tried different doctors and
specialists and all kinds OF advertised
medicines, but received no lasting
benefit. At last decided to go to DR..
Downing Of Chicago, who had a repu-
tation of curing after others failed.
He explained my case and [ had con-
tidence in him at once. l took his
treatment and followed his advice and
began to improve from the first day. I
am well now and happier woman
does not live. My friends say I look
ten years younger and feel that I do
All my suffering would have been
avoided if | had understood how to
retain the health and vitality of the
womanly organs as every woman
should [ believe that ignorance and
neglect cause most of the diseases of
women and weakness causes most of
the unhappiness in the world. shall
always be grateful for restored health
and shall recommend DR.. Downings'
treatment whenever | can.
Mrs. Francis Howard, Dubuque,
Iowa.
J. o. Deener says he was on the
verge of insanity, because of nervous
disease, which he had become hopeless
of curing. DR.. Downing restored him
to perfect health and happiness.
Katheri ne Leigh, was born blind,
had never seen the face of any of her
friends, until she was Is years old.
DR.. Downing restored her sight.
Edw. Lube of Chicago, says: did
contemplate suicide to escape a life
that was burden and failure, and a
future that seemed hopeless, because
of disease which I thought was in
durable. 1 am fully restored. DR..
Downing's treatment made a man of
me.
J. W. Farrell, late railroad COM
missioner of Nebraska, suffered the
most circulating torture for number
of years with stomach disease Could
not eat any food without pain, bloat-
ing, sour stomach, pain in back and
palpitation of the heart. Could not
attend to business. He says Dr. Down
ing cured him and he enjoys life as
much as any man.
DR.. Downing has cured over 40, 900
cases of chronic and nervous diseases
of men and women. Many of them
had been given up as incurable, by
other physicians and specialists. No
matter what your disease may be or
who has failed to cure you, you should
consult DR.. Downing. He will visit
Mankato Friday, April IL. At Saul
paugh Hotel. Consultation free and
confidential
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29

The Review makes desperate and
labored attempt to break the force of
the statement made by the Free Press
That to Aid. Meyer and Recorder
Williams is due much of the credit for
the economical conduct of the city
affairs for the past two years. Our
neighbor squirms around great deal
under this fact, but is unable to sue
cessfully brush it aside. 1t intimates
that the recorder is simply the tool of
the council and simply does as it di-
reefs, and that as the council is con-
trolled by the five Democratic mem
bers he simply has to register their de-
sires. Now the actual fact of the mat
ter is, that while the recorder is in
short the clerk of the council and
keeps the records of that body, his
duties as to city matters is defined by
law and is not regulated by that body.
And further than this Mr. Williams
has conducted his Office according to
the provisions laid down by the law,
and the council has come to respect
his course. And on the other hand Mr..
Williams has at all times respected
the powers of the council and has
followed their wishes to the point
where they did not conflict with the
provisions laid down by law for the
conduct of the duties of his office 1t
is well known fact that when the pre-
sent council first entered upon it's
duties it handled city affairs with a
somewhat lavish hand and paid little
attention to the appeals made for
economy. But when the recorder got
the affairs of his Office Strengthened
out from the chaotic state in which
he found them so that he knew where
he was at, and distributed the money
coming to the city into their various
funds for which they were levied, and
refused to transfer money from one
fund to another to suit the convenience
and desires of the aldermen, and also
refused to issue orders against fund
already overdrawn, there was some
thing of commotion among the alder
men whom our neighbors say control
the council, but Mr. Williams stood
like rock by his position and simply
pointed to the law on the subject, and
in his position relative to the handling
of the city funds he has always had the
strong and unwavering support of Aid.
Meyer. And it is because of the i'm
pregnable position taken by these two
gentlemen that the council has fol-
lowed at all times the economical
course for which our neighbor praises
it. 1t was matter of necessity and
not always of choice. The people are
well aware of this, and the labored
efforts of the Review will hardly blind
them to the real facts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29
RAPIDAN ITEMS.

This weather is anything but pleas
ant, and the roads are in horri BILE. con.
dition.
The pocket gophers are beginningssto
work, (which is a sure indication. the
frost is about all out of the ground -, -
Ducks and geese nave ssbeen -@seen
vending their way norrhwardaa..during
the last few days q II
Messrs. Cheney. and Bartlett each
shipped a Car ioaG of cattle to Sioux
City last Saturday. They went along
with the shipment
Wallace Wells of Lake Crystal called
on some of his friends in Rapidan las
week in the interest of Dredge's
nursery.
Monday all that was mortal of Miss
Anna Flo was laid to rest in the
cemetery near the Norwegian Luther.
an church by loving hands. A large
concourse of people were in attendance.
The deceased was held in high esteem
by all who knew her.
Our fellow townsman, J. P. Men.
ten, will hold his closing out sale on
Wednesday, April Sd, beginning at II
Ia. m. at which time he will sell
his cattle, horses, machinery, etc.
Ole Burger and Miss Annie Ander
son were married at the home of the
bride last Wednesday.
Mr.. Sweet of West Mankato has
bought the Klein place and togethe,
with his son-in-law, Archie MacDon-
aid, will occupy the same as soon as
Mr.. Menten vacates. Mr.. Menten
will move to Lake Crystal and begin
work at his trade, blacksmithing, again,
he having bought half interest in a
shop at that place.
We are informed that the Citizens
Telephone Co. of Mankato will surely
build line out into this section of
the county this spring.
Mrs. Weller has been on the sick list
for the last two weeks with the grip.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29

Our friend the Review seems to be
thoroughly alarmed over the outlook of
the municipal campaign and the unan-
unity displayed by the Republicans for
their ticket. Our friend sees that this
lining up of the Republicans for their
ticket means the defeat of the Demo-
Gratis all along the line, hence its GRO
codile tears over the situation as it
finds it. Hence its, labored editorials
putting things as it would like to have
them and have people believe they are,
but which they are not. Possibly it
thinks that by binding itself to the
facts it is fooling the public and caus-
ing the people to see things different
than they are, but it will wake up
next Tuesday evening to find that only
itself has been deceived.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29
HEARING ADJOURNED.
The Alleged Shoplifters' Case Goes Over
TO April 5th.

The case against the three alleged
shoplifters, Mrs. Ulrika Kohler, Mrs.
Minnie Kohler and Mrs. Elsie Foss,
charged with grand larceny in the
second degree. was called in the
municipal court Wednesday. Pau
& Pau appeared for Mrs. Ulrika
Kohler, w. E. Young for Mrs. Minnie
Kohler, and Judge Andrews for Mrs.
Foss, whose illness prevented her
presence.
On account of the illness of Mrs
Foss and the death of County Attorney
Wilson'S brother, the nearing s-. was
continued until April 9TH .-s =. -
Fred Kron this morning identified
twenty.pieces o. .remnants.sass. having
beer. stolen. from, his store. -s.Louis
Janda has also identified pair of
shoes found at the elder. Mrs. Kohler's
residence.
Mrs. Foss is the daughter of Mrs.
Ulreka Kohler.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29
A NEW FIRM.
Young & Otto Succeed Young & Monsoon
in the Grocery Business.

D. P..Young, senior-member-o of the
late. firm of Young & Monson, has%%pur,
chased the latter sss--interest in Il the
wholesale. land retail Grocery - house
and now has associated with him, Chas.
K. Otto. The latter has been head
clerk in the store ..for thirteen years,
with the exception of the ..aalast So three
months, (which he.-~@has spent in a
wholesale house at Chicago
:. .Young & Monson nave been ;. in the
grocery. business at .athe present quar-
tiers for ten years. and during that time
this store has been known as the regu-
lator of prices in their line. The
store has always enjoyed large patron
age, and under the new management
is sure to maintain its favor with the
public.
Mr. Otto has many warm friends
who are glad to see him secure an in
terest inn the business. He is young
man of intelligence, integrity and
gentlemanly qualities.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29
BACK FROM PHILIPPINES.
Respectfully,
F. M. CURRIER.

Walter Fowler returned early Tuesday
morning. He is son of j. G. Fowler
and has recently received. his dis
charge after three years service in the
United States navy. He was electri-
clan on the monitor Monterey and was
stationed at Hong Kong, China, for a
long time, and was at Manila at one
time. He has not decided whether to
re-enlist, but if he can get work will
remain in Mankato He will remain in
the city for few days, anyway. He
looks well tanned..f from his long sea
voyage, although he visited an uncle
in San Francisco for few days after
his return to..this country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29
FATAL INJURY.
Leander Wilson Run Over by
His Wagon.
After Regaining Consciousness He Walks
Home, But Dies a Few Hours
Later.

Leander Wilson, brother of County
Attorney S. B. Wilson, was fatally in
jured near his home inRapidan Tuesday
and died early Tuesday morning.
He was driving with load of manure
half mile from his house, and in
going down a hill the side board gave
way and he fell forward between the
horses and wagon. Two wheels passed
over his abdomen. He lay uncon-
scious for an hour and half, and then
managed to pick himself up and walk
to his house. DIR. Faulkner was sum-
moned from Good Thunder, but Mr..
Wilson had received fatal internal in
juries and it was impossible to save
him. The accident happened at g
o'clock Monday evening and Mr.. Wilson
died at four o'clock Tuesday morning.
Mr.. Wilson was about fifty-four years
of age and leaves a wife and one
daughter, Miss Grace Wilson, who is
teaching in the Franklin building in
this city. Word of the accident was
sent to the daughter Monday evening
and she Immediately drove out to the
farm and was with her father during
his last hours. S. B. Wilson was in
Wisconsin, but returned Tuesday noon.
The sufferings of the deceased
through the night were very great.
He was popular with all who knew
him. a few years ago he conducted
a farm a short distance east of this
city. His sudden death causes sincere
sorrow among all who enjoyed his &C
quaintance. He was an excellent
citizen and a devoted husband and
father.
The funeral was held from the
Baptist church in this city at three
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29
A NEW DRILL.

The Monitor Manufacturing com
pany of Minneapolis have put on to the
market double disc grain drill which
seems destined to revolutionize the
drill business. This drill has beer
used several years with great success
in North Dakota and Manitoba, but
has not been introduced extensively in
this section until this season.
On March 26th H. S. Grannis, local
agent at this place, started one of these
drills on the farm of A. Anderson in
Mankato township, adjoining the
Prof. Soaring farm. The land was
wet and heavy and of character cal
culated to test the machine in every
particular. AS Mr.. Anderson had
purchased the drill he was interested
in making the test as severe as pos
sible, he operated the machine. work
ing it in as wet and sticky soil as he
could find and putting it through the
most difficult places he could find,
testing it in every conceivable way,
trying to clog the discs and to detect
some weak point in the machine, sub
jecting it to every conceivable test in
all respects and making the test as
thorough and complete as possible.
Parties were present from Madison
Lake, Vernon Center, Garden City,
Mankato and neighbors living in the
vicinity. All were enthusiastic in
praise of the work done, and all
agreed that the drill was perfect
success
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29
CHOSEN TO SPEAK.

The Minnesota state bar association
has appointed a committee to present
to the supreme court on the first day
of the April term a memorial, with
suitable remarks, upon the late Sena-
tor Cushman K. Davis. The com
mittee is composed of Gen. John B.
Sanborn of st. Paul, Hon. W. J. Hahn
of Minneapolis, Judge M. ]. Severance
of Mankato, J. L. Washburn of Du-
luth, and M. B. Webber of Winona.
Gen. Sanborn will prepare the memoir
ial aud the other members of the com
mittee will make the remarks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29
Y. NJ. c. A. BANQUET.
The Young Mems Bible Study Club Close
a Successful Season.

Tuesday night at 80 the ladies' aux
Hilary of the Y. NJ. c. A. rendered a
complimentary banquet to the young
men s Bible study club of the associa-
ton and the board of directors. Rev.
Alexander McGregor of st. Paul was
the guest Of honor. The banquet was
served in the commodious basement
dining room of the Presbyterian
church. The table decorations were
beautiful and the entire service was so
nicely carried out that it brought
great credit to Mrs. Weaver, the chair
man, and the ladies associated with
her on the committee. Forty-eight
covers were laid, thirtysix being for
members of the club and twelve for
their guests. Mr.. Elkins G. Willard
was master of ceremonies. After the
several courses had been disposed of
to the complete satisfaction of the young
men and the ladies who served, Mr..
Willard called upon the quartet con-
sisting of Messrs. W. R. Williams, W.
Hughes for the opening number on the
program. Their singing was so pleas
ing that they were obliged to respond
to the appreciation shown by singing
again. Mr.. Charles Parmelee then re-
sponded to the toast, ga Problem in
Mathematics. " Mr.. Parmelee in part
dealt with statistics showing the Or
ganization, growth and attendance of
the club.
Mr.. Willard Tanner in responding to
the toast Eat, drink and be merry"
talked entertainingly Of the social life
of the club.
Mr. Hughes, responding to the toast,
"From the Garden of Eden to Jerusa-
lem via. Egypt and Babylon" gave
a brief review of the study of the
club, the course covered and the gen.
eral results of the work.
Mr.. g. NJ Palmer had subject
which he might we'll have made light of
but he did not however. His toast
was A Tallow Dip or a Streak of Light
ming" His talk was full of the most
practical and helpful advice to the
young men.
After another selection by the quar-
tet the guest of honor was introduced,
the Rev. Alexander McGregor of St.
Paul, who gave the principal address
of the evening, speaking to the sub
ject 1.-THE Young man for the Twentieth
Century, Mr.. McGregor is typi-
cal Scotchman, witty yet practical
and solid. His address was intensely
practical and was full of inspiration
to young men to make the most of
themselves.
After the address Mr. Roth on behalf
of the club made neat speech to the
ladies, voicing the appreciation of
the young men for the delightful eve
ming made possible because of what
they had done The young men gave
hearty second to the speech.
The Bible study club this season has
been the largest in the history of the
association. The total enrolment is
a. The club started in November
with 10 members. During the past
two months eight have left the city.
Yet the average attendance for the
entire four months was above "a The
following are the officers of the club ::
President, E. c. Willard ; vice presi
dent, John L. Shields; secretary,
Charles Parmelee; treasurer, NJ d.
Fuller; sergeant at arms, J. P. HE
bert; leader of study, E. w. Martin.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29

The funeral services over the re-
mains of the late Leander Wilson, who
met an accidental death at his home
in Rapidan Monday night, were held
at the Baptist church in this city at
three O'Clock Wednesday, and were
largely attended. The remains were
be shipped att 20 a. m. Thursday to
a point near Austin for burial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29

Miss Grace Johnston of the state
training school at Red Wing was in
the city Monday afternoon.
o. M. Nordly of Red Wing, who
was Monday appointed military store
keeper by Gov Van SAINT, is attending
the R. A. meeting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29
ANOTHER RESIDENCE SOLD.

A. F. Durham has sold his residence
property on Mound avenue to Mr..
Barker of Slayton for 81, 300, and is
today moving to st. James with his
family and household goods. Mr..
Barker goes into J. Henry Longs office
and will handle collections, etc. He
will move his family to the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29

Elmer E.. Adams, well known
editor of Fergus Falls, is in the city.
Mic Spengerasnow has colored por-
ter in his barber shop Dick Williams
Of Omaha, who also. shines shoes.
Dick expects to move his. family to
Mankato soon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29

Former Governor Altgeld has raised
his voice against the reelection of
Mayor Harrison in Chicago. That is
the worst thing that has befallen the
Republicans in their campaign there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-03-29
SCHOOL MONEY APPORTIONED.

The apportionment OF state school
funds recently received from the state
is as follows to the larger districts of
this county: City district 81, 93S. rs,
Garden City $131.25, Lake Crystal
$41S.75, Vernon Center $116.25 Eagle
Lake $101.25, Madison Lake $105,
Good Thunder $132. 80, Mapleton
1857. so, Amboy $241.25, st. Clair
$1O7. so.