davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
SEEKS A DIVORCE.
Wife of Rev. R. D. Price Makes a Few
Allegations.

Papers were placed in the hands of
the sheriff this afternoon for service
on the defendant in an action for
divorce started by Mrs. Lois Price
against her husband, Rev. r. D.
Price, an aged and pioneer resident of
this county. The plaintiff alleges
cruel and inhuman treatment as a
ground for divorce, and also accuses
the defendant of having taken too
much freedom with his grand daugh-
ter. lass Of eighteen years.
The plaintiff and defenadnt were
married less than year ago, each
having had previous experience on
the matrimonial sea. Their union
has proved to be far from a happy
one. Mrs. Price sets up that her hus-
band has property to the value of
$40, 900, and seeks the usual slice of
it,
Rev. Price is at present sojourning
in the land of the Dakotas.
He recently withdrew from the Metho-
dist church and thus headed off a
threatened scandal at the next confer
ence. 1t is understood that charges
were to have been preferred against
him, on the ground of written state
ment made by the granddaughter re-
ferred to. Rev. Price is said to have
obtained another state
ment from the girl denying the first.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
NOT YET IDENTIFIED.
Detective Baxter Does Not Know
Whether Thompson Is Dan Williams.

William Baxter, of the Baxter De-
tective agency, Minneapolis, arrived
last evening to take look at John
Thompson, who is held on suspicion
that he may be Dan Williams, who is
wanted for murder committed in
Muscantine, Iowa. He was unable to
say whether or not Thompson is the
man wanted.
The three photographs of Thomspon
requested by the county attorney Of
Muscantine county, Iowa. were mail
ed to him this afternoon. Photographer
Blissenbach was able to take three
excellent pictures of Thompson, in
different positions, and when they ar
rive in Muscatine it will be definitely
settled whether Thompson is the man
wanted.
Thompson was in Mankato last
April and was taken to the city hall.
but not detained. He gave the name
of George Williams at that time, as
Chief Bowen remembers it, but Thomp-
son claims that the name that he gave
was John johnson. The latter name
is entered on the book April 4th, while
George Williams is entered April
14th. Thompson told Chief Bowen,
previously to looking up the record,
that he was in Mankato April 18th
or 14th. Chief Bowen believes that if
the man is not Dan Williams he is at
least crook.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26

Committees on Next Weeks
Convention Confer.
Line of March Of Mondays Parade :
Citizens Asked to Decorate Their
Stores and Residences.

/, The last joint meeting of the differ
CENT committees on the Catholic
Benevolent society convention mex
week was held last night. The differ
lent committees reported that things
ARE moving along satisfactorily.
{ The committee on street decora-
Eions, in charge of Joseph Masburg,
will start out tomorrow morning and
see that the work is well done. The
committee kindly asks everybody to
decorate his place of business and res
idence.
Martin Walser was given charge of
the stands and booths
The employers are kindly requested
to allow those of their employees who
belong to the Catholic societies time
to take part in the parade on Monday
next at 10 a. m.
The line of March for Monday g
parade will be as follows: Beginning
at st. Peters and Pauls church, west
to Main to Front south on Front to
Liberty; east on Liberty to Second
north on Second to jackson; east on
jackson to Broad; north on Broad to
Vine west on Vine to Front; south
on Front to Main east on Main to St.
Peters and Paul's church and dis
band.
4 The prospect is that there will be a
large attendance from all parts of the
state. Everything now depends upon
the weather.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
REV. COWGILL is CLERK.
Methodist Conference Is In Session al
Rochester.-Reports.

Rev. F. B. Cowgirl, pastor of Cen
tensry M. E. church, was elected
clerk of the Methodist conference now
in session in Rochester.
The conference is we'll attended.
Bishop Andrews is presiding.
Rev. w. d. Carr, district, secretary
of the Church Extension society, sub
mitted report, showing that the
churches of Minnesota have given
$42, 600 to the work of the society
They have received for the society
$62, 600. The society had helped build
276 churches in the state.
Presiding Elder White of the Fair
mont district read report showing
that in his district the improvements
on new churches and parsonages
amounted to over $43, 600.
A report of the book committee on
the Book Concern was made and the
bishop announced that the share of the
Minnesota conference of the dividends
Of the concern was $473.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
H. A. PATTERSON RETURNS.
Reports Much Prosperity Exists Around
Bismarck, N. D.

H. A. Patterson returned last night
from Bismarck, N. D., after an
absence of three weeks. He assisted
in getting the new Bismarck Grocery
company started, and his father, L.
Patterson, will remain there some
time longer. The new house, which
the Messrs. Patterson have started,
has every prospect of success. In the
section of country which it will cover
over one thousand homesteads were
taken the past month, which shows
how rapidly the country is settling up.
Crops are fine this year around Bis
marck. Mr.. Patterson states that
wheat is yielding Is to 80 bushels per
acre. and oats go to 80 bushels. Steltz,
Russian grain similar to oats, but
heavier, is being grown extensively.
1t is an excellent fodder for stock,
and is bound to stay. Broom grass is
another Russian crop that is doing
well. The farmers are prosperous.
Chicken and duck hunting is ex-
cellent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
POVERTY "SOSHUL' %
Ladies in North Mankato Will Give
Unique Affair.

SThe ladies of the Belgrade avenue
MI E. church in North Mankato are
planning rather unique social for to-
morrow evening, Sept 28th to be held
at the town hall known as the fire
station. The social is called a "Kali-
ker or poverty soshul. -
Rules and regulation First Every
womin what kums must ware keliker
dress and apern er somthin ekally ap-
propriste, and leve their poodle dorge
at hum.
= Second Know gent with a billed
shirt and dood koller will be aloud
to KUN onless he pays fine of three
sents.
A kompetent komitty will COLLECT
fines, Introduce strangers and look
after bashful fellere Everybody is
invited to attend A program will be
rendered and vittels sumpthin to etc
will be served.
A prize will be offered to the most
appropriate dressed man or woman.
For list of fines see bills.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
AUTO NEARLY COMPLETED.

Ed and Frank Brett will soon be
riding in the automobile which they
have been having constructed In this
city durinsg the summer. The ma
chine was taken to Mayer Bros shop
this morning to be fitted with the
engine, and Kuehne Bros, who have
been constructing the frame, will
then put in the box and the machine
will be complete. 1t will be hand
some vehicle.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Sept. 24-Wheat-Sept.,
Boo; Dec, 69A@69Ac; May, 1910
7OA C. Corn-Sept., 62Ac; Oct, 56hc;
Dec, 451a@45%c; May, 41Ac. Oats
Sept, 33c; Dec, 31Ac; May, 315sc.
Pork-Sept., $3.50; Dec, $15.25;
JAM, $15.35; May, $14.971a. Flax
Cash Northwestern, $1.32; Southwest
ern, $1.32; Sept, $1.33; Oct, $1.291z.
Butter-Creameries, 16@22c; dairies
15@20c. Eggs-2O@2Okc. Poultry
Turkeys. 131Ac: chickens. 11@12c.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
ODJARD WANTS DAMAGES.
An Echo of the Tumbling Down of a
Building.

o. Odjard has brought suit against
the Standard Brewing company, Will
liam Irving and Joseph Waiiraff, for
81, 200 damages alleged to have been
sustained by him by the destruction
of the building formerly occupied by
him on Front street and to his stock
and trade, caused by the excavation
for basement on the adjoining lot
Mr.. Irving leased the lot to the
Standard Brewing company which
company engaged Wallratf to dig the
basement. The complaint alleges that
all parties knew the undertaking to be
lL+rinsically dangerous. w. A. Funk
is atE-ney for the plaintiff.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
AN AWFUL DEED
Golden Eagle Hotel in Wash
ington Is Dynamited.
Frank McKie, a Guest, Throws a
Bomb and Then Takes His
Own Life BY Shooting.
ESPECIAL TO THE FREE PRESS

SPECIAL TO The FREE PRESS.
Washington, Sept. %. The Golden
Eagle hotel was partially wrecked by
dynamite early today The deed was
done by Frank McKie, a guest, who
committe suicide by
shooting. Thirty guests were thrown
from their beds by the explosion but
only the proprietor and his wife were
injured. The reason for the attempted
wholesale murder is unknown.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
TWO NEW CANDIDATES.
Comstock For Senator and Wise For
Representative.

A meeting of the newly appointed
Democratic congressional committee
was held at the Office of g. N. An
drews, Democratic candidate for con-
gress, this afternoon. The attendance
was not large, the committeeman pre-
sent being John C.Wise Jr. of Blue
Earth county. E. J. Lynch of Walton
wan county, John Fl. Mitchell of Mar
tin county and John G. Howley OF
Faribault county. The situation was
talked over, and plan of work map
ped out. Mr.. Andrews will take the
stump.
It was announced at the meeting
that w. l.. Comstock would become q
for state senator and John
9. Wise Jr. for representative, both
going on the ticket by petition.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
PIPE GOES UP.

The city is laying two blocks of wa
ter mains in Dukes addition, and
after these are laid mains will be laid
on Van Brunt street, thus completing
the season s work. A block of mains
has been laid ION Minnesota street
Water main pipe has advanced to $3S
per ton. The last that the city boaght
cost $40. so
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
Low Rates.

The Chicago Great Western Rv
offers very low raTes to points in North
Dakota, Montana. Idaho, Washington
and Oregon. Tickets on sale daily
during October. Inquire of any Great
Western agent or j. P. Elmer, G.. P.
A. Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
CHICAGO Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, Sept. 24.-Cattle-G to
prime steers, $750@8.75; poor to me-
dunn, $4.00@7.0O; stockers and feed
ers, $2.50@525; cows and heifers,
s1.50@5.75; Texas steers, $3.00@4.50.
Hogs-Mixed and butchers, S7.40@
500; good to choice heavy, $1,000
SOS; rough heavy, $7.25@7.55; light,
S7.4O@790; bulk of sales, $7.40@7.65.
Sheep-Good to choice, $3.60@4.00;
lambs. S3.50@5.60.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
Low Rates West.

One way or round trip to Minnesota.
North Dakota and Montana, etc., via.
the Chicago Great Western railway
Tickets on sale daily during September
and October. Full information free.
For further particulars inquire Of
any Great Western agent, or J. P.
Elmer, @. P. a.. Chicago. I'll.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
CASE DISMISSED.

When the case of the city against
Draymen Hammett and Jessup, for
doing business without a teamsters'
license, was called in the municipal
court today, it was dismissed on mo-
ton of City Attorney Daley. There
is talk of new ordinance that will
let out the draymep.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
SOCIETY,".

Mrs. w. @. Bradley pleasantly
entertained the members of ladies
card club at her home on Baker
avenue this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. K. Buffham have
issued invitations for party Satur-
day evening at their residence on
Hickory street, in honor of the tenth
anniversary of their marriage. The
invitations are printed on tin.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat.

Minneapolis, Sept. 24.-Wheat-
Sept, 65Bc; Dec, 655s @65%c. On
Track-No. 1 hard, 6S1sc; No. North.
ern, 671sc; No. 2 Northern, 65Bc.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
NOTICE..

Any one desiring to purchase a
beautifully situated farm, best of soil,
good buildings, we'll and windmill.
cisterns, orchard, etc., etc., within
three miles of Mankato, will do well
to advise with me. An abstract title
furnished. Address G. A. Keene, R.
F. ID. No. g, MankatC, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
Duluth Grain,

Duluth, Sept. 24.-Wheat-Cash No.
/ hard, 701ac; No. Northern, 69c; No.
2 Northern, &c; No. 8 spring, Csc: To
Arrive-No. 1 hard, 69sc; No. 1
Northern, 67Bc; Sept, 69c; Dec-
65Rc. Flax-Cash, $1.30.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
G. A. R. Annual Encampment Wash
inuton. D, c.. Oct. Gil, 1902,

$25. 10 for the round trip via. Chi
cago Great Western railway. Tickets
on sale Oct. 90, good to return Oct.
18th Tor Nov. Sd by payment of 30
cents extra) For further information
apply to any Great Western agent, or
j. P. Elmer, @. P. A, Chicago, Ill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
Sioux City Live Stock,

Sioux City, Ia. Sept. 24.-Cattle-
Beeves, $6.00@7.25; stockers and feed
ers, $3.O0@5.00; COWS, bulls and mixed,
$2.50@5.0O; yearlings and calves, $2.75
@4.00. Hogs-$7.40@7.65
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
LAND ADVANCING.

Mrs. Jacob Roeder has sold her farm
OF 100 acres near st. Clair to Henry
Ihellman. for $67 an acre. This shows
tnat land In that section is keeping
pace with the advance in other parts Of
the county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, Sept. 24.-Cattle- Choice
butcher steers, $6.0O@7.55; choice
butcher cows and heifers, $4.00@6.00;
good to choice veals, $3.50@5.75.
Hegs-$730@770. Sheep-Good to
choice, $3.25@3.75; lambs, $4.25@4.75.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26

Gaylord Lamb has been confined to
his home for the past few days on ac-
count OF weakness because of the loss
OF blood Gaylord pulled couple of
teeth and came very near bleeding to
death. He Is much improved now and
is sble to get about again.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26

The Free Press editors were treated
today to box of fine candies from
the Pay & Son candy factory. The
editors have sweet tooth and a dis
eliminating taste and can testify that
the article put out by the new concern
is first class.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
Biennial Convention National Repub-
Iican League, Chicago, Oct.
2-3- 1902.

For this event the Chicago Great
Western railway will on October l and
2 sell tickets to Chicago and return at
one fare plus $500. For information
apply to any Great Western agent or
y. p. Elmer. g. P A., Chicago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26

You are cordially invited to attend
the Lady Maccabees dancing party
Sept. 80, A. 0. q. W. hall Music BY
Crescent orchestra. Refreshments will
be served. Tickets 90 cents a couple.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
GOES TO GERMANY.
Charlemagne Tower Succeeds Andrew
White As Ambassador.
ESPECIAL TO The FREE PRES:

IbPECIAL TO The FREE PRESS.
Washington, Sept. 25.-The presi-
dent has chosen Charlemagne Tower,
now ambassador to Russia, to succeed
Andrew White as ambassador to Ger
many.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
SUMMER EXCURSIONS
To Madison Lake, EIysian and
WateryiIIe,

Commencing May LIST round trip
tickets will be on sale to above named
points as follows.
Madison Lake, daily, good three
days from date of sale SOC.
Elysian, Saturdays and Sundays,
good following Monday, 75c
Waterville. Saturdays and Sundays,
good following Monday, $1.00.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26
MANKATO PEOPLE ABROAD.

Thomas Hughes, for many years a
conductor on the Redwood branch,
but later running between Tracy and
Msnkato, left last Wednesday for Hot
Springs. Ark, and from there will go
to West Baden. Mr.. Hughes has never
recovered from the accident in the
Mankato yards couple of years ago,
and he has been declining somewhat
of late with the ref ult that he has CON
cluded to try the baths and treatment
at Hot Springs and West Baden with
the hope of regaining his old time
rugged health. Mr.. Hughes many
friends in Redwood Falls will be
pleased when they hear of his com
plete recovery. = Redwood Falls
Gazette.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-26

AS predicted some time ago in these
columns Hon. Nels Nyquist landed the
nomination for representative in Blue
Earth county. The honorable gentle
man has such held upon the voters
of that county, especially in his own
bailiwick that he will undoubtedly
pull through for the fourth time. And
it is all owing to his efficient work
There is nothing like getting repu-
tation. As statesman Mr.. Nyquist
comes nearer filling the bill than any
other man who has ever served from
that vicinity. GAINESVILLE Argus.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-23
County, Court DaY.

1t seems certain that this day, so
dear to many Of the people Of Virginia
Is doomed, and what shall we have
as substitute? This is the HERALD's
suggestion: Let each Of the counties
on the days known As county court
days, hold farmers Institutes. 1t
will not be too often for farmers TO get
together, and exchange experiences.
Let one Of such days be known as
Fertilizer day, another as Machinery
day, still another as Grass day, &c. De
signate persons to make talks on their
different subjects, and encourage ex-
hibits Of farm produces, machinery,
horses, cattle, etc. There should not be
a dull day in all the series and each
should be Of substantial practical value.
The good work might begin now
even before the old county court day
is dead. The dockets are not so crowd
ed that time can not be given to these
everyday practical concerns Who
will take this matter in hand and
push it?
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-23
Planters Warehouse 90.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders Of the Planters Warehouse was
held on the 18th instant. The conf
pany declared a dividend Of . pei
cent. Of which per cent was retained
to be expended on Improvement to
be made about the premises. With
one exception the old Board Of Direct
ors was reelected, MIR J. Y. Phillips
succeeded Mr.. G.. ID. Warmer. The
following officers were elected for the
ensuing year.
President, Capt. :. w. Paulett,
Secretary and Treasurer, j. II. Martin
Inspectors. J. ID. Watkins and X. w.
Garnett; Directors, r. ;. Paulett, r.
NJ. Burton, IL. +. Wall, ;. w. Paulett,
w. b. Binford, l.. ID. Jones, II. A.
Stokes, b. W. Lyon, r. b. Johns and
j. Y. Phillips. Auditing committee,
W. II. Ewing DR.. J, r. Spencer and
w. L. Clark.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-23
4 Generalization Tea.

On Friday afternoon, May eth,
Messrs. J. Wade Carleton and Maurice
Rutherford rendered reorganization
Tea" at "The Elms," in honor Of Misses
Mamie Wade and 5alle Rives Morris,
two graduates Of the Normal school.
AT 400 the doors were thrown open
to the young people, Mrs. Van Allen
chaperoning and pouring tea. The ia
ble was beautifully decorated with car
nations. the class flower. Towards the
end Of the evening ices and fruits were
served and when o'clock came all
were prone TO "linger yet while
longer"
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-23
OLD NANNY AND SHERIDAN.

The following story from Virginia
concerning General Phil. Sheridan is
said to be both new and true.
General Phil. Sheridan was resting
from a raid during the war in camp
near fine old mansion in Virginia. The
former master Of the mansion had been
killed I'm the battle Of Manassas. "Mam-
N.Y. who had been the mistress chief
comforter when this event occurred, had
practically taken charge of the planta.
ton and had run things pretty much to
suit herself, Sheridan's soldiers had TAX.
en- every sound horse on the place, IN.
Guiding two carriage horses. After the
raid was over Nanny" entered the
house TO find her mistress and the two
children weeping bitterly. NANNY"
asked.
"Child, what de worl' is de matter?n
The lady replied between sobs:
NANNY, they've taken the carriage
horses, and an officer tells me well
never get them again unless take the
OATH
"Den, chile, take de oaf. "Tain't so
berry bad, is il? You TUX lie without
pickering yo' mouf when yo' was
baby. made you take many dose,
and now you brace up and take de oaf."
"Oh, Nanny" the lady walled, 81
cannot do it. don't think Jack would
like it,"
Cant see honey, what Massa Jacks
got to do wifi il. He's dead and buried.
But if you can't take de oaf III 60 see
if | can't do it for you. Anyhow, Sc
gwine TO investigate Marse Phil Sher-
idan and git them carriage horses back.
if has to pretend to take pizen to do
it,"
NANNY" put on her brightest ban
danna handkerchief, clean white
apron, aud started for the camp, which
was about mile distant.
In about an hour Nanny" walked
back into the large yard in front Of the
house, leading a carriage horse by each
hand, each one wearing a brand new
halter around his neck. The mistress
saw her coming and met her at the
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1902-05-23
4 Serious Accident.

A serious accident occurred to Mr.. J..
w IT John on May 10th, while on his
way home from Farmville He was
with a two-horse wagon heavily loaded
with guano His horses became
frightened near Watkins Hill on the
Hampden.Sidney road and unmanage-
able They ran into deep gully turn
ing his Tagon upside down, and he was
caught under the load. After hard work
he was gotten out, but was badly hurt
and mashed. He was unconscious for
several hours.
When he became conscious his pocket
book, containing valuable receipts
amounting from three to five hundred
dollars, besides his money, was gone.
1t can be easily Unidentified by receipts,
and a liberal reward will be paid
the finder if delivered at Duvall,
Robertson d Co.'S, Farmville, Va.