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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05

think that you are justified in urging
greater consideration in this direction
and believe that all school men should
stand behind you. If there is any
thing | can do to assist you. call upon
me. and L shall be only too glad to
assist you.
r. e. DENFELD,
Supt. Duluth City Schools.
/ have read with interest and great
care your paper upon the needs Of the
common schools. It is full at admir-
able suggestions When the time
comes to advocate the matter in the
state legislature, you may depend
upon me doing what 1 can to assist
you.
@. w. g. HYDE,
Ex-Assistant State Supt.
My attention has been called to
your admirable paper dealing with
the needs of the common schools, and
want to congratulate you upon the
service you thereby rendered
TO the cause Of education in this state.
j. 81. LEWIS,
Supt. of Public instruction.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05

Born in Sweden Hon. Nels Nyquist
came to America thirty years ago.
He settled in LIE Ray, and took up the
life OF farmer. Success has crowned
his every effort and he is one of the
best known men in Blue Earth
county. Mr.. Nyquist has had consider
able legislative experience, having
served three terms in the house of rep
resentatives. He became very familiar
with the work and stood high among
the legislators throughout the state.
At the last session he was on several
very important committees, they be-
ing agriculture, election, grain and
warehouse, hospitals for insane, uni
versity and university land, state
public school, and was chairman of
the committee on forestry and fire
protection and member of the COM
mittee on printing. For years Mr..
Nyquist has been chairman of the
town board of LIE Ray and has been a
member of the board of education in
his district for twelve years. Mr..
Nyquist gained considerable fame at
the extra session of the legislature for
the stand he took on the dog tax law,
and succeeded in securing its repeal. |
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05

Hon. William Jameson of Rapidan
is one of the candidates whose name
will be found on the Republican ballot
at the primary election. A self made
man, who came from his native heath
in Scotland in 1875 and settled III
Blue Earth county in 1882. He began
farming and has made a success of
that business. He is one of the sub
stantial citizens of the county and the
people showed their confidence in his
ability to represent them by sending
him to the legislature in 1897. He
made an excellent record. Mr.. jamie
son has served many years on the
town board of Rapidan and has been
on the school board of his district for
a term of ten years. He displays a
great deal of interest in education and
is among those who favors the build
ng up of an excellent county school
system. Mr.. Jameson has ALWAYS
been consistent Republican, support
ing the party candidates with great
deal of fervor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05

"Honest Fred Gerlich" is the sobri-
quet that has been attached to the
name of the present incumbent of the
sheriff's Office. Mr.. Gerlich is one of
the old time residents in Blue Earth
county. For years he was engaged in
business in st. Clair and there he built
up a reputation for honesty and
square dealing that has remained with
him since. He is popular gentleman
with all. He has occupied the posi-
tion IF sheriff two terms and has made
q good record. He Is a conscientious
man and has performed the duties
that he was called upon to do in a
manner that has brought to him the
favorable comment of citizens gen.
orally. For much of this service he
has never been fully remunerated, be-
ing one of those kind of men who
would rather have the good words or
his fellows than dollars and cents.
He has always been conservative in
putting in bills before the county
commissioners and the taxpayers have
been benefited by his stay in office.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05
FM county Superintendent Of Schools.
w. E. FREEMAN.

Prof. W. E. Freeman has made an
admirable county superintendent of
schools, filing the position with a
fidelity that is commendable. he is a
thorough educator and has brought
the schools of Blue Earth county up to
high standard of excellence.
Superintendent Freeman has re-
ceived the widest press notices of any
educational man in the state within
the present decade. Every paper In
the state, almost without exception,
has given him favorable notice. He
has in his possession some fifty letters
from the best city superintendent in
the state and every one congratulatinp
him on the service he has rendered the
cause of education. Short extracts
from three of these letters are given !:
1 want to congratulate you upon the
straightforward manner you present
the claims of the common schools. I
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.
GEORGE W. NORMAN.

George W. Norman is a native of
Wisconsin, his birth place, Water
town, Jefferson county, where he re-
ceived a common school education.
He was married in 1881 and came to
Minnesota, settling on a farm in Jud-
son in 1885. He built cheese factory
and operated it for a number of years,
making it a success. Mr.. Norman has
always taken an active part in politics
and has been strong Republican,
supporting the candidates of the party
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05

Bennett Williams of Judson is a
candidate for sheriff, subject to the
decision of the Republican voters of
the county to be expressed at the pri-
mary election. He hardly needs an
introduction to the voters of this
county as he has been resident of it
for the past thirty-fve years. Born in
Oneida county, New York, he moved
to Blue Earth county with his parents
when a boy.
Mr.. Williams has always been a
staunch Republican upholding the
principles of the party through thick
and thin-in the days of its adversely
as we'll as of its prosperity. He is not
one of the fair weather kind but
stands true blue and everybody knows
where to find him. He has done yeo-
man service in the ranks and now feels
that the time has come when he
should himself be granted recognition.
Mr.. Williams has been honored in
his home township with several offices
showing in what estimation his neigh
bors hold him. He is amply qualified
in every respect to fulfill the duties of
sheriff and would prove a tower of
strength to the ticket, if nominated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05
E. P. RUTAN.

E. P. Rutan is a candidate for
county commissioner from the second
district (city) and goes before the
people on his record of fifteen years as
a resident OF Mankato. Mr.. Rutan
was born in Williams county, Ohio.
He came to Minnesota and settled in
LIE Sueur where he was marshall for a
number Of years. Fifteen years ago
he came to Mankato and has been
resident here since then. Mr.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05
For Judge Of Probate.
WILLIAM F. HUGHES.

Among the judges of probate in
Minnesota none stand higher than
William F. Hughes of Blue Earth
county. Mr.. Hughes has held the
position two terms to the entire salts
faction of the people. Possessing ex-
cellent judgment and superior know
ledge of the law and its principles his
decisions are upheld by higher tribu-
mails. Mr.. Hughes is a native of Wis
consin and came to Blue Earth county
with his parents in the COS His first
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05

FOR COUNTY SHERIFF.
D. T. BOWEN.

D. T. Bowen is Blue Earth county
boy, and was born thirty-nine years
ago. His introduction to people is
almost unnecessary as there are but
few residents of the county but that
either bear his acquaintance or have
heard of him. Mr.. Bowen was thrown
upon his own resources when but q
small boy and his life has been one of
toll and not little of hardship. His
first appearance as an officer of the
law was when he assumed the duties
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05

Lewis Davis is the present efficient
county treasurer and is serving his
first term, having been elected TO the
office in 1900. Mr.. Davis was born in
Blue Earth county twenty eight years
ago on a farm in Judson, where he
lived until ten years ago. He was
deputy treasurer under Peter Lloyd
four or five years and acted in the
same capacity under County Treasurer
Ewing. He was for time clerk in
the clothing house of Nyquist &
Iverson, where he made many staunch
friends by his courteous and obliging
ways. During his incumbency az
county treasurer he has made very
capable official and this year has no
opposition for denomination He is
an expert accountant and can in half
an hours time show trial balance
for any one who would call for it.
Mr.. Davis is one of the leaders among
the younger men in the Republican
party.
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FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, SECOND DISTRICT

serve we'll the city district as county
commissioner goes without saying.
He is conducting a clean, honorable
and if careful, conservative
business methods count for anything
in the Office to which he aspires, then
he will receive the hearty support of
the citizens of Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05
B. O. KILLMER.

Byron o. Killmer is a candidate for
denomination to the position of COM
missioner of the fourth district. Dur
ing his term of Office he has served
with great credit to himself and his
constituents. He is a careful man,
looking after the affairs of the county
with that same fidelity he would in
the conduct of his own private bust
ness. Mr.. Killmer is resident OF
Amboy where ne is in the hutel bust
ness.
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of deputy sheriff under Sheriff Glynn.
Two years later Mr.. Bowen was
elected to the position of sheriff, hav-
ing been candidate on the Republi-
can ticket. He was reelected in 1895.
Near the close of Mayor Curriers'
term of Office. Mr.. Bowen was ap-
pointed chief of police of Mankato. He
was retained in that capacity by
Mayor Petersen and is at present at
the head of the ciry's police depart
ment. Mr.. Bowen has made good
record as an officer of the law and as
sheriff he conducted the affairs of the
office in q manner that brought a
great deal of credit upon himself. He
now seeks the nomination for sheriff.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05

W. E. EDWARDS.

W. E. Edwards has resided in Man
kato since he was one and one-half
years of age. His father was the first
white man buried in the Minneops
cemetery. He has always been Re-
publican and one of the party's hard
workers. Mr.. Edwards has held a
number of positions of trust. he at
one time travelled for the Milwaukee
Harvester company and was for four
years foreman of the company's works
He has been for eight years janitor
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05

of the court house and is at present
holding that position. Mr.. Edwards
is a careful, painstaking gentleman
and should he be nominated and
elected sheriff the people of Blue
Earth county can depend upon ir that
they will have an official who will
lock we'll after the duties of the Office.
He is honest and upright in all his
dealings; a capable man and one who
will not shirk duty that he may be
called upon to perform. Mr.. Edwards
long residence in Mankato has brought
him in contact with people of all
classes and he is popular with them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05

Rutan has never held Office and has
never been known as an Office seeker.
He is possessed of property, pays his
proportion of taxes into the county
treasury and assists materially in
building up the town. Mr.. RuIan has
been a successful school teacher and
is an excellent business man, possessing
good judgment on all matters per-
tanning to public affairs He is
modest unassuming gentleman who
holds the respect of all who know
him. There is no doubt of his quail
fications for the position of commits
ainnar
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05
WILLIAM W. PADDOCK.

William W. Paddock, the present
county. commissioner from the second
or city district, is candidate for re-
Mr.. Paddock has served
his constituents in satisfactory man
ner and this fact causes him to again
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05

An Introduction of Edgar Weaver to
the voters of Blue Earth county seems
almost unnecessary, so we'll and favor
ably is he known to all. Mr.. Weaver
has been resident of Mankato for
about twenty-six years and for twenty
years was general agent for the J. 7.
Case Threshing Machine company and
for three years was state agent for
that large concern. He served as
mayor of the city for four years and
was president of the State Agricultural
society for time, making an envia-
BILE record in that position. He is at
present member of the state capitol
commission. Mr.. Weaver has made
an exceptionally good record as audi
tor. He has systemized the work of
the Office and as fast as the returns
from the county treasurer are received
they are put on the books. The vault
has been indexed in such a complete
manner that any stranger can locate
papers and documents with the great
est ease. Mr.. Weaver has no opposi-
ton for a denomination.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05

with zeal. He was chairman of the
town board of supervisors of Judson
for number Of years, and has served
in the legislature one term, where he
made an honorable record. He was on
a number of committees, including
railroad, agriculture, dairy and food,
labor and labor legislation and the
judiciary. Mr.. Norman is a gentle
man of excellent character, stands
highly in his own community and has
a very wide acquaintance in Blue
Earth county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05

ask for their suffrage Mr.. Paddock
is the pioneer resident of Mankato.
He came here when there was not a
house or sign of one in this section.
He assisted in blazing the trail for the
settlers who came on after him and
who builded Mankato from out of the
wilderness. Mr.. Paddock has made
conservative member of the board. He
has Insisted upon the public's money
being economically expended and has
at the same time looked well after
Mankato's interests. He looks care
fully into all bills that have been be-
fore the board and has been instru-
mental in blocking several illegal ones
from payment. MIR. Paddock has
done we'll in looking after the poor Of
his district and has rooted out sppli-
cants for aid who were not deserving
of it. In this trying position he has
performed an excellent service to the
public
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1902-09-05

insight to the law was under the
guidance of that grand old man, the
late Senator Morton S. Wilkinson. Mr..
Hughes carved out his own fortune.
he came from the farm, a product of
sturdy ancestry and it was due to his
indomnitable will that he made mis-
way 70 the front. Mr.. Hughes is held
in~the highest esteem by the people of
Blue Earth county regardless of party.
He is a member of the executive
committee of the state association of
judges of probate and has been in
strumental in having laws passed that
simplified the probat1ng of estates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
Sunny GIFTS APPRECIATED

Miss KimbaH, of New-Hampshire, reports tnat
fine quilted silk pettiCout has been received lFOH'
a T. : S member. and its possession means
great deal Of comfort for her during the conhs
cold days She is very grateful for the gift MS
Draper finds the warm flannel waist sent 10 HsI
10 be Just what was needed and she. toe. senu'
thanks: the BIoomingCale Day Nursery acAhoNE
edges with thanks the box dlled with klndsrs1i'"
materials picture cards etc, sent from uo 81
erai office: Miss j. OImstead, of the South Fe'i,
branch was also greatly pleased with JUN
books quilt pieces woods, pictures. etc. from -
office: Miss DorCas Anderson is SrateIul lo'
little clock sent to her. she had no means =
marking the time for taking her incidence - -
Virginia Hammett. of Virginia writes 'i@'
prayerbook and hymnal sent TO her IS an -
pressible consolat ton in lonely hours <'Uo,F
Koch was in great trouble because the an SuSl
upon which he depends for comfort became
less As he had already received two from ~ :.
s s. he did not like to ask for another - -
wrote to a firm to inquire the lowest p.LI-,,
which he could buy one, and the firm mas setiD
ly contributed of their best with their t.,-,her
writes: I'VE thank you again for your ',S con-
kindness In having the fruit sent 10 Us -
slant goodness touches US deeply
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23
WAYS OF THE WORLD
IN THE SELECTION OF WEDDING PRES
ENTS-A PROPHECY on THE
SERVANT QUESTION.

Why is II that housekeeping for people WITH mod
crate incomes is much difficult than il used
to be? is question that is often asked nowadays.
It would seem that the thousand and one inven-
tions OF advanced civilization ought certainly to
they seem to have had the contrary effect. The
noiseless machinery Of domestic management that
grandmothers used to pride themselves on
keeping in smoothly running order goes with a
clang and whirr and many break witt their
less fortunate descendants, who have SO much more
il the way OF VeuieDCeS, but who seem to obtain
much less in the way of comfort.
Where does the fault come in? queried a
woman, who, the verge Of nervous prostration.
had been sent by her physician to her childhood :
home. Are the of to-day less capable or
iess painstaking2 ] feel that l such wretched
failure in not being able to keep things running
smoothly"
aid her aunt TO whom she made her plant. 1t is
spirit Of unrest. or change, that is in the very
breathe that Is responsible for Il all We
never hope for the good old days again when
the family kept regular hours and had Regular
its. The only thing for women to do now. It
ms 10 me Is 10 cooperate and become inQepen-
Mt Of the servants VINO put them 10 50 mucn dis
-tUre changing cooks will become an obsolete
ypressiCn, because there will be outside kitchens.
CD to supply certain number OF houses al
viii bring such luxury within the
ach OF all. Laundry work in the household, OF
curse. would be eliminated. and buffers and foot
men could be supplied at the hours desired for
-eTEiCe. Only personal attendants need live with
and could have houses
elves. Fancy how nice il would be to transform
hat lower basement into nice playrooms for the
'adren and TO have no kitchen or cook OF laun-
dress"
1T would be like heaven sighed the wornout
title housemiStreSs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-23

using ribbon decorations which really have no
raison detre any table. The snowy damask
cloth the polished mahogany OF oak needs no
such fictitious and unmeaning frlvols bows and
loops Of ribbon. II flowers are used. golden chrys-
anthemums dark red asters or spikes Of scarlet
salva-gfts OF the late autumn-are always APP
propriate. Possibly has brought home
sprays OF bttersweet or branches Of scarlet bar
berry from the latest outing. II 50, well and good.
Fruit always makes effective centre for the
Thanksgiving table and one truer 10 tradition
than flowers; not oranges, nor yet California
grapes I'm this climate, but apples. red and yell
low, FURNISHED until one Sc" her reflection in
them; yellow-brown pears, and the rich purple.
pink green Niagara grapes. Arrange the fruit
a low glass silver dish. placing reflector
under it, if possible. An old pewter platter,
Indian basket jar half pumpkin followed
out and lined with oiled paper, all make pretty
and appropriate fruit holders. Arrange the fruit
with an eye the color effect. and this with the
scarlet Of the radishes deeper red OF the
berry the crisp green and white of the celery and
the rich brown Of the turkey, viii give all the color
necessary. If dinner is served in the early after
, noon, artificial light will be needed. If lights
must be used. candles the best means OF light
ing, as they do not vltiate the atmosphere OF the
room.
TO FREsHEN THE AIR
If the cooking OF turuips onions or even the
turkey. has left the least suggestion of their prep
arauon in the dining room pour few drops of oil
Of lavender in vase bowl and half MI with hot
water This gives "a delightful freshness to the
IS
stuffy and doors and windows cannot be thrown
open at the last moment
In selecting turkey bear in mind that a fine
plump hen turkey is TO be preferred to a male bird
Select one that is smooth and fair with short
plump breast and a scarcity of pin feathers Be
ware of long hairs scay legs, which betoken
turkey senty II only Hobson's choice is left
and it is d veteran or nothing, do not despair as
an hours preliminary steaminG will plump him up
and make him tender.
SANORY STUFFINGS
Tastes differ regarding the stuflng OF the turkey
but a good. reliable is the dry Philadelphia
which becomes sufficiently moist with the Juices Of
the bird while roasting. This dressing is never
soggy or heavy. but falls apart like we'll cooked
rice. To make II. two quarts Of stale bread
finely crumbed Season II with two even table
spoonfuls Of salt. heaping teaspoonful of pepper
two teaspoonfuls each OF powdered summer savory
and minced parsley and of powdered sage 4
little sausage meat may be used in place OF the
sage. onion may be Incorporated. When the
family is divided in It's tastes, two varieties may
be made the crop being filled with one sort and
the body with another. In a certain Philadelphia
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bodying their own experiences This for the deecta
ton of the children, who adore taking their family
some of the old fashioned games-"Dumb Crambo, -
stage Coach ami even HAPPY Is The Miller t,r
family TONED from grandfather down.
For the THANKSGIVING evening entertainment after
the youngest children are put TO bed. various and
sundry things are planned. Among these plStdll
parties" deservedy popular. At these functions.
which held in the kitchen, each individual re-
ceveS a bunch of pOrkcrs' tails which he Crills
for himself over the Goals This piece resistance
IS accompanied 10y potations of beer or cider with
saucrkraut cheese, Pretzels and sandwiches made
of ham and Bermuda onions with rye or whole
wheat bread foundation.
Wooden plates, such AS may be obtained at the
mugs suffice for the service. Kitchen cellar oyster
roast parties are also in favor, as well old
Tades. hbleauX ana impromptu fancy dress balls.
where quick Wittcd rise to the occasion and
from materials at hani devise effective costumes
contributory 20 The ioiest kind of a time.
Among the words which lend themselves most
Kui-kerboc5y~ tNick-err-b arker)
Matinee CIut-iun-uayb
Federation tFed-crr-ratiOn)
Manhattan (M3u-hat-onD
Convention (CoUvent-ShunD
When one is a keen observer and clever mltat tor
syllables to the names of some OF the noted stage
fayortes and then giving an impersonaton for
The whole name, which must he guessed by the au-
me cid fashion ID dances-Virgnia reel Roger de
Coverley. Money Musk and the lanciers-are all APP
prOprato for THANKSGIVING evening, together with
the singing of old. familiar college sOngS-"Lau-
riger Horatius." Excelsior" Aunt Dnah's Quilt
ing Party,'-and never forgetting the universal
Jingle bells Jingle bells jingle all the way,
And on what fun 1t is to ride In one horse open
on the stroke OF midnight all join hands while
singing Aud Lang Syne' and My Country.
should never become conventional but remain al
ways a traditional and distinctive family festival