The Mankato free press., 1902-06-27

Garden City starteo out with Two
others to trace them. Mr.. Dilley had
a repeating rife, but the others were
provided with put common rifles. 1t
was a brave deed, as they might have
been ambushed and killed, sabut.~no
thought of danger deterred man in
those perilous days. Ehey ascertained
that there were nine Indians in the
party. one leaving the next day for
Mankato to get SUPPLIES and was ar.
rested as soon as nes STUCK tne hlgn-
way. The citizens were greatly
wrought up and or ganized a court
which tried him and he was con-
demned to hang. AZ priest who at
tempted to argue in favor of commu-
ting his sentence was promptly knock
ed down by John Lewis Jr. and they
Immediately hung the Indian to a
tree. Soldiers scouting about saw
signs of Indians, but nothing more.
The settlers worked by day and came
to Garden City nights, as they feared
no attack during the day. There was
a company of soldiers there, with a
strong home guard of so men. On
Nav 9Th occurred an incident which
put all on their guard. Robert John
son, a harum scarum young fellow de-
clared his intention of going home to
sleep that night and home he went,
despite all protest. At midnight Mr..
Howard was awakened by some one
calling his name and shouting "Pm
shot, I'm shot. - All rushed out to
where johnson was on his horse. He
was taken into the house when it was
discovered he had large hole in his
hand. He said he rode home in the
moonlight singing part of the time.
When he arrived home he found the
cattle in the front yard and colt
whinnying for its mother. He let the
colt out and went in the direction Of
the mare, petting the colt. He saw a
man crossing the creek leading the
mare and went directly to them, when
the Indian hid behind a tree. He
swiftly mounated the horse and swung
his rife to his shoulder, but not
quickly enough to avoid being shot.
The trip to Garden City was probably
never made more quickly than that
night 1t was known that three fam
lilies were at home so volunteers were
called for to go to them. D. Q. Evans
and Geo. G. Clark and FIVE soldiers
accompanied Mr.. Howard. He gave a
graphic description of their trip, and
though they saw no xlaaians found
positive proof that there were three
in the party. The Garden City home
guards under Lieut. Smith took the
prairie, hoping the Indians would
follow, so they could encircle them.
For several years after horses driver
about there would prick up theil
ears-having smelled Indians. 1t il
no longer necessary to sleep with
rifle at the bedside. We enjoy many
luxuries which are partial reward tt
which the sorrow and pain entitle us
This was followed by delightful
solo and chorus by Miss Maude Barne.
and the other members of the quartet
Gen. J. 81. Baker of this city wa
introduced and said he was glad t.
, have met so many old friends. show
ing they were not asleep in tn
, churchyard. He invited all to b.
, present to help Mankato celebrate he
fftieth anniversary and especially ol
. Old Settlers day, July 8, when Gov
Van SAINT and nearly his entire stat
will be present. Alexander Ramse.
, and Others of note will deliver ,ora
{ rions, read papers, etc. There will b
a basket picnic in the forenoon, tn
8 program taking up the afternoon.
The quartet then rendered "The Oh
) Oaken Bucket very feelingly.
} The officers of the association are q
| follows: President, H. c. Howard
D Lake Crystal secretary, E. D. Cornish
q Vernon Center treasurer, L. S. Terry
0 Garden City. The society is in sue
fine condition financially that the due
8 for this year were remitted.