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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

Worthington's city fathers became
impatient and Disguised over the
manner in which the policemen were
allowing the saloonmen to violate the
laws and they took it upon themselves
to ing the minions of the law upon the
carpet The policemen were informed
that the laws must be enforced. What
would happen in Mankato if the
council should seek to have the laws
enforced. One great trouble with
Mankato policemen is they can discov-
er the violations of some laws but are
unable to see the daily attractions of
other laws and ordinances. Why is
this discrimination
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
TROUBLE ALL OVER.
Teamsters GO TO Work for Ice Dealers
on New WAGE. Schedule.

on new wage Scne0ule.
, The trouble over the wages of team
sters who haul ice has been adjusted,
and no independent ice house will be
erected. The ice harvest began Monday
morning. and the teamsters are all
busy working for the regular ice
dealers, as heretofore
The teafnsters' union held a meeting
Saturday night, and the ice dealers
conceded all that the union asked,
promising % pay So day for man
and team regardless of the number of
loads hauled and ST. 80 a day for labor
ers without teams. This is an increase
of % cents day over last year. but
under the id schedule the teamsters
were required to haul certain num-
Der of loadsa day in order to receive
a stipulated wsge.
To view of the attitude of the ice
dealers, tn, union decided to rescind
the steps which it had taken toward
the erectionof an ice house.
The publ, will be pleased to know
that the matter has been amicably |
adjusted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
s. B. Wilson,
Dec, 26. Ian. . q,


ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAN
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
~ Eapth-ss. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Anna Fl.
deceased.
Letters of administration On the estateo
deceased being this day granted unto
Park Allen of said county.
1t is ordered, That all claims and den.
of all persons against said estate be presented
to this court, for examination and allowance,
at the probate office in the city of Mankato, in
said Blue Earth county. on the following day.
viz: Monday the Goth day of June, A. D. 1858,
at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
It is further ordered, That six months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-.
sent their claims against said estate. at the az
piration of which time all claims not presented
to said court, or not provea to it's satisfaction,
shall be forever barred unless for cause shown
further time be allowed.
ordered further, That notice of the time and
place of hearing and examination of said
claims and demands shall be given by publica.
ton of this order for three successive weeks
prior to the day appointed for such examine.
tion, in the Mankato Free Press, weekly
newspaper printed and published, at Mankato
in said county.
Dated at Mankato the Gath day of December,
A. D. 1902.
By the Court:
probate Court Seal VIM. r. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
G.. w. Mead Atty for Administrator.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
Jan. 2-9-16, 1908.
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ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOM-

CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County of p
- Earth-ss. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of LE
Wheeler Nourse, deceased. -
On reading and filing the petition
E. r. Kennedy, administrator of the estate
Lucius Wheeler Nourse, deceased, represent
among other things that he has fully admins
ed said estate and praying that time and r
be hxed for examining and allowing the
account of his administration, and
the assignment Of the residue of said estate
the parties entitled thereto by law.
1t is ordered, That said az count be examil
and petition heard, by this Court, on Satur6
the 4th day of January A. D, 1903, a
O'Clock AM, at the Probate ONCE in the {
Of Mankato, in said county.
And it is further ordered, That n
thereof be given to all persons interested
publishing copy OF this order once in each
for three successive weeks, prior to said
of hearing, in the Mankato Free Press, a W
newspaper printed and published at MAJ
in said county.
Dated at the city OF Mankato, the 9th
December, A. d. 1902
By the Court,
Seal Probate Court. VIM. F. HUGHEtt
Judge of Probft
s. B. Wilson, Attorney for Administrator.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
HAS FINE RECORD
Mankato Enjoys a Year of
Great Prosperity.
Building improvements Foot Up to Over
$300,000-List of I'm
portant Structures.

perity, the building improvements
making a very favorable showing
reachi, z almost the 5000, COO mark
The following is a list of the more
important of the Improvements Ct the
year now drawing to close:
Bierbauer estate, business building,
$7!Oo.
Standard Brewing Company, business
building, $40 600.
Ctll Dice, business building $40. coo.
Thomas Sherk, business building,
So, 600.
N. Peterson, remodeling business
building. $4,000.
J. A. Ewing, residence, $1,000.
A B. Ewing, residence, "a, 0O0
A. Blissenbach, residence, So, 900.
L. Janda. residence, $1,000.
P. Kelley, remodeling residence,
So, 600.
Prof. Koehler, remodeling residence,
$4,000.
J. Arnold. remodeling residence,
81, 200.
Mankato Mills Company, business
building, $t2, 900.
Meyer Brothers, factory and boiler
room, $15, 000
Anton Klagas, business building,
81, 900.
Krost, business building. $4,000.
J. 81. Ray, store addition, $5, 700.
Library building. $40, 900.
F. K. Meagher, warehouse and
Office, $1,000.
J. Hickey, improvement to ware
house, $500.
J. B. Meagher, bowling ally, $500.
Am. Sherk, business building, 81. 600.
A. Deike. business building, 80, 500.
Pagel residence. So. 009
J. Thro residence, So, 00a
National Bank of Commerce, re-
modelling, $1,000.
Minueopa House, rebuilding, 5000.
L Griffith, barn, $500.
Miss Emma Stanton. residence,
81, 900.
D. L. Rose, remodeling residence,
So, 500.
R. Hughes, dwelling, 81, 500.
j. Butter, business building, 50. 500.
Citizens Telephone Company, bust
ness building, $1,000.
Mrs. d. B. owen, residence addi-
tion, $780,
Geo. B. Owen, residence So, 900.
Geo B. Owen, residence addition,
81, 800.
Geo. B. Owen, residence addition,
81, 800.
Mrs. Shoemaker, residence. IS. 800.
Prof. Cox, residence addition, $780,
j, G. Noe, residence addition, $780,
Col. Thomas, residence, 81. 500.
P. Madigan, remodeling dwelling.
5000.
F. L. Clark, remodeling dwelling,
$500.
A. G. Meyer. residence addition,
81, 800.
n. B. Lampman, barn, $500.
John Asplund, dwelling, $1,000
L. P. Hunt, three dwellings. $40. OOO
Peter Krost, residence, S. 500.
W. N. Plymat, residence g. 600.
B. Bangerter, residence. So. 600.
]. G. Thro, residence, So, SEQ.
Nick Petersen, residence, Sc. 600.
August Deike, business building,
So, 600.
About $50. 600 has been expended
during the year by the several rail-
road companies and with this added
to the regular building improvements
together with $l5, 600 for miscellaneous
work throughout the city, not includ-
ing anything done by the municipal
ity, the total will amount to $299, 200,
or almost $3.50, 00O
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

AS strike representatives. profit shar.
ing and the willingness of corpora
tions to sell sock to employees are
about as effective measures as can he
adopted. Both systems bring employer
and employe into closer Relationship
and both have an equal interest in
the amount of business transacted by
the corporation. The employe should
have more than passing interest in
the concern by which he is employed,
and in exchange the employer should
have an interest in the EN- ploye' s
welfare. Mutual interests are produc-
tive of good results
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
Observation-Disclosures

When some very influential men re
Gently tried to persuade Secretary
Shaw to take certain action, he re
piled: Gentlemen, I expect to ge
into more or less hot water while
am in this Office; but you must ex
cuse me from stepping into buckle
from which l can see the steam ris
ing. Minneapolis Journal.
After reading the following para
graph from The Nebraska State Jour
mai we are lead to the belief that itl
editor has been taking turn at the
snow shovel:
''We look upon snow as one of the
many forms of mortal error.
Professor Wiley's borax boarders are
to be seen and not heard hereafter.
New Years resolutions are not
copyrighted.
Another attack on the bar ber-s sur
geon. bewails The New York Sun. A
lawyer in Canton, Ohio, has sued a
barber and practical halrcutter" for
5000 damages. He asserts that while
asleep in barber's chair in the de-
fenoant's shop his hair was cut in. "a
very inartistic manner, 80 that he is
IAN object of ridicule among the
practicing attorneys" of Canton. A
man who goes to sleep in BARRIERS
chair doesn't use due diligence. He is
guilty of lcontributory negligence, and
has no remedy if his locks are not
sheared TO his taste.
The st Peter Herald says "Justice
winks too often. Justice should not
do that. She should just walk right
up and call for what she wants.
In the minds of several country edi-
tors Bobbie Dunn is already nominated
for governor for 1904.
Did you turn over new leaf and
cave the end of the book mark in q
position?
Lemon juice ia recommended as a |
,erm killer. The trouble is that too /
many men mix corn juice with the
emon.
It is reported that the revolution in
dorocco is likely to prove success
{ is to be hoped something will be
uccessful in that country.
Mrs. Catherine Carrigan has just
led at Philadelphia after rounding
at 101 years and two months. She
ad never tasted liquor and attribu te
er long life and unremitting health
. that fact. This, however, does not
onvince certain frisky boys of 1903 or
Oh who are still able to be about that
be rebellious stuff has anything to
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
Dec. % Jan. 2
LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION NOTICE
State of Minnesota,

State of Minnesota, l..
Con- ty of Blue Earth So
Notice is hereby given that applications
have been made in W iting to the County Com
missioners of Blue Earth County and filed in
my office, praying for a license to sell intoxi-
eating liquors for the term commencing on
Jany 9Th, 1908 a d terminating On Jany. 5th,
1914, by the following named persons at the
places as stated in their respective applica-
tions, viz:
,Sevrim Thissen, in the Bierbauer building on
Main street, at amt Clair, front room ground
floor, McPher son township.
Henry Nun Finger, in the east front room,
of the saloon building, on lot No. eight 49,,
Haynes addition St. Clair Nc Pberson town
ship, ground floor.
John F. Wolcott, in the front room, ground
floor of the saloon building on Lot 8, Block 2,
Saint Clair, Williams townsite, Mcpherson
township.
said applications will be heard and deter
mined by the Blue Earth County Commission
ers at the Auditors Office in the Court House.
Mankato. on Tuesday, January 6, 1908, at 8
O'Clock, a'terno n.
Witness my hand and seal of Office this 9th
day of December, A. d. 1902
EDGAR WEAVER,
(seaD County Auditor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

The Union calls attention to the
building improvements in Lake Crystal
for 1902 A Touring mill was erected
at cost of $2S, 600; high school addi-
tion, $1,000; bank block at $40, 900 and
other improvements which bring the
total expenditure up to 500, 900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
LYNCH HEARD FROM.

NJ. q. Lynch, whose whereabouts
since Oct. II has been mystery to
Slayton people and caused no end of
anxiety and expense to his family,
has been heard from at Alphena,
Mich. He wrote his wife that he
would be home soon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

Colonel Neff should remember that
daily newspaper Is not required to
be published on holiday in order to
retain its legality. The weekly news
paper men and employees enjoy the
holidays as well as these connected
with the smaller daily papers, SO what
are you finding fault about, colonel?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

Young men in Ellsworth will put a
bride on their tongues when about to
say something which concerns the
young ladies of that village. The
other day telegraph operator of
that sprightly burg made statements
about one of the fair sex and che
straightaway secured horsewhip and
gave himssa taste of it,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

North6eld Indignantly denies that
Jack Hoe ffler, the theatrical manager
OF Appleton, is to grasp $3.50 of her
money because "Jesse James the
Bandit Hero" was not allowed to ex-
hibit there. As matter of fact the
company did not put in an appearance
at Mortified, the date having been
Cancelled. Jacks press agent Is busy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

Waterville is in the throes of re-
form. Mayor Gibbs has issued an or
der prohibiting dice games and the
eliot machines are placed under the
counters. Recently gambling house
in that village was raided and all
in the game were fined.
Let the good work proceed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

Minneapolis and st. Paul are feel
ing quite good over the news that the
st. Louis & San Francisco railroad is
arranging to build into those cities
during the coming year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

The Minneapolis Times does not be-
lleve that Joel P. Heatwole has
eschewed politics. No one else does.
either Even Joel has not convinced
himself that he is out of the game.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
PICKED FROM COUNTY PRESS.

Hotel MapIeton was formally opened
at Mapleton Thursday night an id a
feast of good things and flow Of soul
and delicious beverages. The Enter
prise gives a very creditable and ex-
tensive write-up of the event. The
menu was elaborate and 1s5 persons
attended the banquet.
90
The Mapleton Enterprise reports
the narrow escape of the Leonard
residence in Mcpherson by fire Christ
mas night. The flames were discover
ed just in time to prevent serious
confagration.
The masquerade ball last night was
largely attended and all present had a
most enjoyable time. The costumes,
many of which were furnished by
Mrs. RedfeId of Mankato were very
neat and attractive. The music fur
nished by the Crescent orchestra was
number one and the members of the
organization entered heartily into the
spirit of the occasion, by wearing very
pretty suits. The prizes were awarded
as follows: Neatest and prettiest,
ladies, Miss Marie Palmer, Mankato !;
gents, Fred Wrucke, Mapleton hom-
Hest or most comic, ladies, Mrs.
Emma Pagel Mapleton gents, Mr..
John Balzer, Mapleton. -Mapleton En-
terprise.
Miss Clara Lehman, formerly of
M APPLETON. was married on Christmas
dsy to Fred A. Ambrose of Pattons-
bury, Mo. The wedding occurred at
Manitou.
90
The rem aims of John L. Hogan, who
died in Seattle Dec. 10, reached Ma
pleton Tuesday and the funeral occur
red there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

The Retail Grocers and General
Merchants association will hold it's
annual convention in Mankato Feb.
17-19. 1t is expected that about 500
strangers will be brought to the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

The Standard Oil Company announces
that it will pension it's employees.
As the price of oil has taken trip
skyward lately the octopus can afford
to do something good.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

place his duties in the hands of the
state board of control Was this move
started in the interest of economy or
did a spirit Of revenge against the
present state printer inspire iE?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

w. R. Morris, the prominent gro
lawyer of Minneapolis, will most
likely be appointed minister to Lii
IBERIA.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

1t is to be hoped that Charlie
Mitchell will soon tell what he is 60
Ing to do next so as to relieve the
minds of some people whose bump of
curiosity appears to be very large.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

st. Paul is agitating the building
of Young Mems Christian associa-
tion building. Why not build one in,
Mankato2
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

1t is not necessary that Albert Lea
take Red Wing and brush the flies
off of Mime.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

do with the matter They are able to
pull hard at their pipes every day and
with great regularity they take their
morning nip and their night cap, en-
joyiIg both.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

Henry E. HI noes clearance sale.
All winter FOODS must go. 223 South
Front street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

The Minnesota Title Insurance & TRUSS
Co.. Minneapolis, Mimi, pays 4 per eentOn
g nAos. deposits. Capital, S250, Gee. Also
has good mortgages for sale. Write them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

There is move on foot now to abol-
ish the position of state printer and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

morning nip and their night cap, en-
joyiIg both.
1t is not necessary that Albert Lea
take Red Wing and brush the flies
off of Mime.
1t is to be hoped that Charlie
Mitchell will soon tell what he is GO
Ing to do next so as to relieve the
minds of some people whose bump of
curiosity appears to be very large.
The man who is let in on the
ground floor of proposition should
keep sharp eye on the fellow in the
cellar.
Nineteen hundred and three is
rather nice infant
The Legislature will do stunt Tues
day and there IL be a hot time in the
old town.
John Lind advocates more religion
in the schools, and little more ap-
plication of the birch might be pro-
ductive of excellent results.
The crown princess is about due TO
take to the stage.
Make good those resolutions you
formed
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lease has
bobbed up in New York where she is
making attacks on religion. Others
before her have attacked religion, but
churches continue to be builded the
Bible is read more than any other
book published. The good book con
tinues to be translated into as many
languages as there are under the sun.
Religion is preached to the uncivil-
lied and it marks the forerunner of
commerce. It paves the way for all
that is elevating in mankind and
sweeps aside ignorance and superstition
lifting people out of the slough of de-
spopd.
The 'water wagon" is a very popu-
lar vehicle among those who framed
up resolutions for the New Year, but
to hang on to the end board with a
tenacious grip will prove to be more of
task than some of the boys bargain
ed for.
Ii the controversy between the Win
nebago City and Fairmont debaters
continues, an appeal will be made by
neighboriDg communities to have the
incident referred to The Hague tri-
bunal for arbitration. The communi-
ties cry for relief.
The fact that the council at Fergus
Falls revoked saloon license has
caused no end of comment in news
papers. They regard it as a novel
Well, may be it is.
Newspapers throughout the state are
vigorous war upon the out
rageous insurance rates. Is there no
show for relief from these high
rates2
T -
If laziness is disease what may
that tired feeling be called2
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

The man who is let in on the
ground floor of a proposition should
keep sharp eye on the fellow in the
eel lar
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

The remains of John L. Hogan, who
died in Seattle Dec. 10, reached Ma
pleton Tuesday and the funeral occur
red there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

If laziness is disease what may
hat tired feeling be called2
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

The ''water wagon" is a very popu-
lar vehicle among those who framed
up resolutions for the New Year, but
to hang on to the end board with a
tenacious grip will prove to be more of
task than some of the boys bargain
ed for.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-11-26
NETWORK CITY.

detail from the Veteran Corps Artillery Mill
tary Society OF the War Of 1872. went to Cen
trail Park early yesterday. and it being Evacuation
Day, raised at sunrise the American flag over
the blockhouse.
A course Of public lectures in English on The
French Drama Of the Seventeenth Century will
be given on Saturdays at II a. m, beginning De
cenaber 5. in Room No. 9C5 schermerhorn Hall
Columbia. A syllabus win be printed later and a
course OF reading suggested. There will be no ex-
animation at the end OF the course and the lect-
ures are open to the public without fee.
Free Illustrated lectures will be given az the
American Museum OF Natural History Seventy
seventh-st- and Central Park West under the aus
pices OF the State Department Of Public InstrIc-
ton. by Professor Albert s. Bicknore IN the
legal holidays on tho following subjects: To-
DAY. The Development Of New-York Citv...
Christmas. Niagara; New Years. Germany
Berlin Washngton's Birthday ''Holland-An-
sterdam' The lectures begin at 800 p m
At Public school No 46. One -hundred-and-afty
siNth-st. and St Nicholas-ave. this evening Willis
Fletcher johnson viii give free public lecture
under the auspices Of the Board OF Education a,
Newspapers and Newspaper Makers" Mr. john
VIII Illustrate his lecture with charts Professor
Henry Zick viii speak al the Educational Alliance
East Broadway and Jefferson-st. on The Ger
man Nav" with stereopticon Illustrations
There viii be a special exhibit OF the game birds
Of America at the American Museum Of Natural
History from a. N. 20 p to-day.