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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
DEATH OF j. IL. PARRY.
A Well Known Resident of Blue Earth
County SuCCumbs at Minneapolis.


County SuCcumbs at Minneapolis.
J. H. Parry of Minneapolis, but
well-known in Blue Earth county.
died at his home in that city Saturday
and the funeral occurred Monday.
Of Mr.. Parry the Minneapolis Jour-
nal says:
J. b. Parry, was for the past ten
years a member of the South Mime
apolis undertaking firm of Gill &
Parry, and alderman from the seventh
ward for the four years between 1888
and 1892.
Mr.. Parry had been in ill-health for
several years, but the sickness that
ended with his death dates back only
a few months. He came to Mime
apolis about twenty-five years ago, and
for many years was engaged in the
grocery business at Fraknlin and
Eleventh avenues S. For two or three
years following his services in the
council he served the city in the capa
city of bread inspector, and then be-
came associated with Mr.. Gill in the
undertaking BUSINESS.
Mr.. Parry was always prominent in
South Minneapolis affairs, and was
widely known and greatly respected
throughout that community. He was
a member of the Welsh church and for
nearly score of years up to his death,
one of It's deacons. He leaves aswife
and two sons, the eldest, John Parry
of Deere Weber company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
The Verdict.

After hearing the evidence the jury
retired, and after due consultation re-
turned the following verdict "That
said G. John Widell came to his death
by being struck with or thrown
against some blunt instrument or
bodily in the hands or at the instance
of some person or persons to this jury
unknown.
In arriving at the verdict, the jury
followed the doctors testimony and
excluded the idea that Mr. Widell came
to his death by a fall.
A Pinkerton detective is in the city
working on the case, and it is pos
sible he may unravel some of the mys-
teries that surrounds the case, es-
pecially if the theory that the de-
ceased met his death by foul play
holds good.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
THINK THEY HAVE FOUND GOLD.

New Ulm Review: The people of
Beaver Falls in Renville county are
greatly excited over the discovery of
gold in quite large quantities in the
bed of the stream flowing into the
Minnesota river, and not more than a
mile from the town. The state geolo-
gist claims that the formation of this
county is such that it is impossible to
find gold in paying quantities but the
washing of the sands in the river at
almost any point reveals gold, and
goes to show that there is a placer
come. The early French explorers of
this valley took with them rich speci-
mems of gold and left charts showing
where it was located but nobody has
been able to find similar place to it.
Redwood Falls made quite stir with
her famous gold mine but the mine
never developed anything. The state
geologist may be right and he may be
as wrong as the one was who declared
iron could not be found in paying
quantities in Minnesota. A good gold
mine would compensate Beaver Falls
for the removal of the courthouse.
drlUdulU IsOpuO1iOnh LILO uoehIoSO
done by chinch bugs in this and ad
joining counties is much greater than
in any former year. Heretofore spring
wheat has been the only crop severely
injured. This season scarcely any
crop has escaped. During the week
past wheat and barley having become
too far advanced for further damage,
the insects have left those fields and
are making their way into the corn
fields, the outer rows of which are
black with the pests. So great are
their numbers that in crossing the
roads in some localities passing We
hicles grind them up with the dust in
to a paste which adheres to the wagon
tires like mud,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
ANARCHY ON THE BORDER.
Citizens Of Beaudet, Mimi, Terrorized
BY Gang of Desperadoes.

Citizens of Beaudet, Mimi, Terrorized
by Gang of Desperadoes.
Winnipeg, Man., July 23.-Sheriff
Bailey and Marshal Styles of Bemidji,
Mimi, arrived in this city from the
south and left by a late train over
the Canadian Northern for Beaudet,
MINI. The cause Of their hasty visit
is found in wire advices from Beau
Diet stating that the town is in state
of anarchy and that many citizens
had been forced to seek safety on the
Canadian side of the river.
Building operations on the Canadian
Northern bridge across Rainy river
have been suspended awaiting the ar
rival of protection from the state po-
lice authorities. Armed desperadoes
threatened the lives of the men en-
ployd on the bridge and shooting was
averted only by the work being
stopped and the workmen taking
refuge at Beaver Mills, on the Cana
dian side.
Sheriff Bailey accounts for the state
Of lawlessness and disorder by the
fact that Beaudet is new town and
there is no county or municipal or
ganization in the part of Minnesota
in which it is situated. Eleven sa-
looms are run night and day without
licenses and the place has become a
resort for outlaws, gamblers and
crooks of every description. Sheriff
Bailey is going down with the inten-
ton OF putting the town on law and
order basis, but fears that the men
who are causing the trouble viii have
skipped out before his arrival.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
BODY ar WILLIAM BROOKS, COL.
oRED, SWINGS FROM A TREE
IN ELKINs, w. VA.
SHOT THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Was Trying to Arrest His Assailant
for Creating a observation-disclosures
Put Under Arrest, but Is Taken
From the officers and Summarily
Dealt With-The Wounded Man
Cannot Recover, r~e-%.
Cannot Recover,


Elkins, w. Va, July 2S.-The dead
body of William Brooks, a negro,
swings from the limb OF tree In the
city park here and Chief OF Police
Robert Lilly is dying in a Cumber-
land, Md, hospital from the effects OF
a bullet wound inflicted by the negro.
Word was brought to the police sta
ton that William Brooks. colored, was
creating trouble in the lower END OF
town and asking for aid. Chief Lilly
said he would so himself and bring
the man in. When Brooks saw the
officer coming he ran to his house ana
when Lilly reached it and ordered
the man to come out Brooks appeared
at front window armed with gun.
Officer Lilly ordered him to surrender.
Brooks refused. Lilly ran into the
house. The crowd outside made no
offer to help and the officer faced the
desperate negro alone. Sounds OF
struggle could be heard and the crowd
rushed into the house to help. The
men were found on the floor In NOR
tai combat. The negro was shouting
that he would never be taken alive
and the officer, silent and grim, held
him with a death grip. Suddenly the
negro worked his right arm free from
the grasp of the officer, and, catching
up revolver that had fallen to the
floor in the struggle,
Fired Point Blank at the Officer.
Lilly fell to the floor shot through the
abdomen. When the officer released
the negro the latter broke from the
room and ran. followed by big
crowd. After chase Of half a mile
he was captured. He fought des-
perately, but was oVerpowered. Other
officers came to the rescue and with
small ceremony Brooks was turned
over to the sheriff to be taken to the
county Jail. At the prison doors a mob
of men at least 400 strong surround
ed the officer and demanded the pris-
oner. The sheriff and guards refused
and made desperate resistance, but
to no avail. Brooks was seized and
rushed through the streets, half walk
ing and half falling along, towards
the city park. Then he was ordered
to prepare to die. The negro could
not speak and seemed almost insen-
sible to what was going on and in a
few minutes his body swung lifeless
from a tree. Then the mob dispersed
and many women who had followed
m uitnacc tho farrjhlo fra oadv ua1lpd
to their homes with white faces and
terrified hearts. Officer Lilly's wounds
are fatal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
BARN BURNED.
Big Blaze In West Msnkato Tuesdsy
Afternoon.


Afternoon.
The fire department was called to West
Mankato Tuesday shortly before one
O'Clock to extinguish flames which en-
veloped and completely destroyed barn
belonging to VIM. Hilliker and occu-
pied by Victor Wickert, located on
West Sixth street, and formerly owned
ty W. E. Young.
Mr.. Wickert and son had entered
the barn about 10 80 and hitched up
their horse to drive down town This
they did, and when about two blocks
away Mr.. Wicksrt was notified Of the
fire. =
The department responded promptly
to still alarm turned in by Evan
Hughes, but the barn was filed with
dry straw and burned rapidly.
The barn is large one and the loss
:-S-sI
10 ANU. pow: --szx ~. = -s
No cause can be assigned for the fire.
Grass took fire and nearly set fire to
other buildings.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
DEATH OF MRS. SEARS.

Mrs Emily Grace Sears, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Hislop, died at
the home of her parents on Cherry
street Tuesday after suffering for year
with consumption.
The deceased was 81 years of. age,
and we'll liked by those who knew her.
The funeral was held Wednesday
morning at Z 80 clock and the inter
ment took. place at the Beauford
cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
SHOULDER DISLOCATED.
G. w. Stack Injured MoTday After
noon Near the Milwaukee Depot.

G. W. Stack, who for several days
has been engineer at the merry-go-
round, had the misfortune Monday
afternoon to dislocate his shoulder.
Mr.. Stack was on the Milwaukee
freight depot platform and was engag-
edin friendly scuffie with companion
with the above result.
He was removed to the home of his
sister, Mrs. 81. Green, who resides on
Minnesota street, where he will be
confined to the house for three or four
weeks.
Mr.. Stack is an employe at the Man
kato boiler works, but has had charge
of the merry go-round engine for few
days past. He had planned trip to
North Dakota and expected to start
for there Tuesday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
IN EXCESS OF INCOME.

Hawaiian Legislature Has Passed the
Appropriation Bills.
Honolulu, July 16.-The legislature
has finished the business of passing
appropriation bills, for which it was
called in special session. The amounts
appropriated are largely in excess of
the estimated income.
News is expected from Washington
regarding the power of the present
legislature to order an issue of bonds
under the loan act of 1896. Such
bonds have to be approved by the
president. It is understood that if
he shall approve of such an issue the
session of the legislature will be ex-
tended long enough to allow the pas
sage of loan act.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
CAUSE OF HOT WEATHER.
The Sun is on Something of Tear Ac'
cOrding to, Astronomers.

st. Paul Pioneer Press:
The extreme heat general through
out the northern hemisphere this year
is due to a peculiar condition of the
SUM- This is the statement of Astron-
omer Severinus J. Corrigan of st.
Paul, in which he is supported by the
other astronomers of this country and
Europe. The same condition of ex-
treme heat was experienced in the
southern hemisphere last winter, and
was expected this summer by astron-
omers.
The condition is temporary one,
occurring at intervals, and will doubt
less disappear by next year. The sun
is huge mass of condensing gas, and
gives off heat by reason of its con-
densation. IF the condensation were
regular there would be uniform
amount of heat received by the earth,
and the only variations would be
caused by terrestrial conditions such as
winds and clouds.
At times, however, the condensation
becomes so rapid that the heat cannot
be radiated into space, and there is an
upheaval, and subsequent expansion.
Thus the sun condenses in spurts as it
were, so gigantic that they may be of
years duration.
The sun is now in condition of
upheaval, and consequently the earth
is receiving much more heat than u.s.
ua1 There are still the terrestrial
conditions which govern it's distribu-
tion, but the heat to be distributed is
so much greater than usual that a
widespread hot spell, embracing al
most the entire northern hemisphere
results.
Any upheaval of the sun causes a
great atmospheric disturbance. A large
sun spot appeared just before the cold
spell early this summer, and was I'M
doubtedly due to the same upheaval,
which is now causing the excessive
heat.
"This heat" Mr.. Corrigan says,
"may cause very warm winter next
winter, or normal conditions may be
entirely restored by that time. .
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
AN INTERESTING POINT.

The late John Widell carried 81, 900
life insurance in the Mutual Life of
New York in favor of his wife, who
died year ago, Or her heirs or as
signs. No children are left. and Mr..
Gustafson of North Mankato, Mrs.
Widell's father, today through Judge
Buck notified the company's local
agent, D. G. Robinson that he claims
the insurance. The point is raised
that Mr.. Widell's father should have
the money.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
CALLED The JUDaE A LIAR.
Ohio Woman Sent to Jail Until She
Retracts the Statement.

Ohio Woman Sent to Jail Until She
Retracts the statement.
Batavia, O., July 23.-Mrs. Annie
Blehr Of Cincinnati was committed to
jail here by Judge Parrot because she
had called him liar in open court.
She had asked for divorce from her
husband, August E. Blehr of New
Richmond, but it was refused. Their
child had previously been given to
each parent for each alternate month.
She had promised the judge to turn
the child over to the father on GER
tain date and when asked to do so re-
fused. To the judges question whether
she had not agreed to give up the
child she replied: "You are a liar"
She was sent to Jail until she shall
retract the statement, which she says
she never will do
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
Mr.. SCHMITT WINS.

81. L. Schmitt, by decision filed by
Judge Cross, wins his suit against the
State bank of New Richland and others
and saves his homestead from fore
closure under 81, 600 mortgage as
signed to the bank The court finds
that the late o. P. Smith advanced
this amount to Mr.. Schmitt as future
attorneys fees and that the services
rendered cancel the mortgage.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
BOTH INSURED.

The house and barn of Charles
Thayer which was destroyed by fire
early Sunday morning, was insured
for $500 and $500 respectively and are
total loss. Mr.. Reed, who occupied
the house, was also insured.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
BROKE HIS LEG.
Emil TiIIman Slips and Can of Milk
Falls on Him.

Emil Tillman of Mankato township,
residing just north of Adam Arnold s
place, had the misfortune to break his
left leg just above the knee on Satur-
day last at about II 80 a. m. He
was removing couple of cans of milk
from wagon, where they were
setting on barrel, when he slipped
and fell, one of the cans landed on his
leg with the result stated above. DIR.
Andrews reduced the fracture, and yes
terday the injured man was doing as
we'll as could be expected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
TWO PIONEERS GONE.
Allan Benedict and Caleb Leavitt Join
the Majority,

Allen Benedict died at his home in
Sterling Center Saturday night and
the funeral occurred from the town
hall Monday afternoon. He was
seventy-three years of age and leaves
six sons and daughters Senator G.
L. Benedict of this city was his
nephew.
Mr.. Benedict was born in Delaware
county, Ohio, and came to Sterling in
1871, residing there until his death.
He was chairman of the town board
for many years, and was an industri-
GUS and progressive citizen, and was
we'll known and we'll liked.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26
WILL TAKE A VACATION.

Health Officer Hielscher Will Seek Rest
on Shores of Lake Superior.
. Health Officer Hielscher left We'd
nesday for the north shore of Lake
Superior and will be gone several
days. During his absence DR.. Hol-
brook will act as health officer of the
city. DR.. Hielscher has had some
throat trouble and the excessive heat
of the past few days has compelled him
to take rest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26

Straw hats worth 81. 90, 81. so, So. 90
and upwards, your choice for 25c; at
the Hub Clothing House.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-07-26

Caleb Leavitt died at his home near
Spring Island Saturday night after
long illness. He came to the Spring
Island neighborhood in 1866, and died
at the ripe old age of eightyfou
years, leaving his wife and three sons,
one of whom is Seymour Leavitt. He
was highly respected by all and was a
first class man and citizen. The
funeral occurred Monday afternoon
at four clock, and the interment was
had at Minneopa cemetery.
Mrs. Martin Meihofer died in the st.
Peter insane hospital Tuesday morning,
aged sixty-one years. The remains
were brought to this city for burial,
and the funeral occurred Thursday
at the residence of A. Malchow, on
North Broad street
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-08-07

FOOLED THE BATHERS.-It was out
at Paramount, where there is a
beach" and bathing, says the Kansas
City Journal. It was the twilight
She tripped down the walk from the
dressing rooms, attired in a suit that
was remarkably short and very fetch
ing, and all the eyes in that vicinity
were focused on her. She seemed alb
solutely fearless, and swan about like
mermaid.
Two men on the bank were especial
ly charmed with the diversions Of the
abbreviated skirted fairy. They strove
hard to attract her attention, and f.
nally, she looked full at them, and
waved her hand. Then she took a
header from the spring board and went
far under the water, kicking her legs
defiantly as she went beneath the
waves.
Those two men nearly had fit.
I'm going in," shouted one, break
ing into run for the bath house.
Som l." yelled the other.
And in short while they were in
their suits and out on the beach look
Ing for the mermaid.
She was seated on the island, at the
edge Of the pool, as far out as it is per-
mitted to go. The men swan as rapid
ly as possible to where she was. Then
"she" rose up, displaying a face un-
shaved for two days, and said in a
deep voice:
Rubber"
1t was a man in a woman's suit that
they had been flirting with.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-08-07

LACKED TERMINAL FACILITIEs.-'J
want to tell you good one" and DR.
George H. Ide's eyes sparkled, and the
muscles of his anatomy gathered and
relaxed and gathered, and relaxed
again, says the Milwaukee Sentinel.
I'm a church not thousand miles
from Milwaukee, a railroad conductor
attended services recently. It was the
first time he had ever been seen in the
church, and his presence caused quite
a stir. The minister preached his SER
mon, and then, reluctant to lose the
opportunity to make lasting impress
sion, he Travelled over the same ground
in language more impressive, and
spun his discourse out into unwarran-
ted length.
when the service ended one of my
dea-that is, one of the deacons of the
church-waited for the railroader and
accosting him, inquired:
How did you like the sermon?"
1T was all right
"'You enjoyed it, did you?'
Yes, and it was very good SER
mon.'
I suppose we shall have the pleas
ure of seeing you at our church again!
81 don't know. I may come. There
is only one trouble with that parson OF
yours
"'And pray what is that?'
"'He doesn't appear to have very
good terminal facilities
"The deacon had nothing further tc
say"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-08-07

A MILLER's MONUMENTAL big mill
stone monument over a modest Miller
grave is a unique sight near Gray
town, o. The milestone Is located in
the center Of an old burying ground,
and can be seen a mile away, coming
down the hill.
It marks the last resting place Of a
happy miller Of the old school, who
knew not the cares or worries Of ris-
ing or falling grain market; but who
ground his corn and wheat for his
neighbors and lived contentedly on his
small profits.
Chiseled on the back Of the monu-
ment is this poem:
A MILLER's MONUMENT.
IA milestone taken from his mill.]
Beneath this stone a miller lies,
Who left the world before the rise
OF modern ways Of making flour
And hence passed many happy
hour.
He was not forced to speculate
Nor on Chicago's movement wait.
He did not care for foreign trade,
But sold his neighbors all he made.
Gables and kilograms were rare;
The market did not make him swear.
Small was his mill, his profits round;
Clear was his head, his slumbers
sound.
He envied none, he was envied not
And died contented with his lot.
Cincinnati Star.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1901-08-07
Anuuro,1s department.
JOLTED HIS DIGNITY.

Past go, hale and strong, young al
heart and full Of interest in life, this
particular minister delights in living
over the memories of his earlier days.
"At the university" he told the 9TH
er night, my roommate and best
friend was Jim Masters, from Colora-
do. He was big, jovial and forever
planning something to laugh at. Any
thing for fun was his motto, and ne
kept things whirling for 16 hours
day. After the regular course he went
to the law department and to the
theological. After I was through, ana
had a parish, he invited me to spend
my first vacation with him, and
went. I was soon known in the settle
ment as the sky pilot and Jim assured
me that the boys were behaving unu-
sually we'll because Of my presence.
"They had some big celebration at
the village one day, and Jim insisted
that I ride over with him. I mounted
a fine looking horse that he assured
me was gentle as sheep, and we at
tracted a good deal Of attention on our
arrival. Just as soon as the band
struck up that horse began to waltz
The crowd was silent for few Sec
onds, and then amazement gave way
to mirth. I struggled to discipline
the worldly creature, and momentarily
wished that I had gun, when l saw
Jim rolling around in his saddle and
encouraging the boys to cheer.
"'Fire the cannon!' yelled Jim, and
when the old fieldpiece doomed the
horse threw his front feet on stump
and went around it in the most ridicu-
lous way. was too angry to dis
mount, and after spirited tussle made
the horse behave. OF course, Jim had
bought the animal from circus, and
equally, of course, hoped for just such
a performance as that in which par
ticipated. I haven't the slightest
doubt that some Of those people are
laughing yet, and there Is not year
that the incorrigible Jim does not tele-
graph to ask If have fully recovered
from the wild celebration. detroit
Free Press.