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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17

Meanwhile we are powerless, with
al this money in our hands, unless we
can stop Randall in some way. OF
course he will never sell us the lots.
Our only use for the money would be
to purchase some of the unburned terri
tory and tear down. But it would be
enormously expensive. The city ought
to condemn and buy up all this district
and put up municipal tenements. OF
course l know you believe in all that,
but city government that produces
and nourishes men like Tommy Ran
dali would as soon be expected to open
its council meetings with prayer as to
put up city tenements. Our only hope
lies in stopping the erection OF those
double deckers in violation of the ordi-
nance"
Miss Andrews silently looked out OF
the window. Over at the extreme end
of the burned area Tommy Randall
with the little group of men was still
at work laying out measurements for
the contemplated tenement. 1t was
growing late in the afternoon, and the
men would soon be going away. over
at the other end of the library Miss
Hammond had been busy at work over
one of the lecture programmes. She
went out as Gordon was speaking
about the tenements.
Miss Andrews calmly sat looking at
the scene from the window, and John
Gordon, seated a little back from her,
where, however, he commanded view
of her face as the fading light from
the large window fell upon it, suddenly
made a resolve that in itself was not
really as sudden as it seemed. Some
times a swift action has ripened under
a slow process.
miss Andrews"
eyes"
"Will you allow me to confide in you
something l feel impelled to say to
you especially"
There was short silence; then hes
voice answered quietly:
Eyes"
Gordon went on little hurriedly, as
If he feared the loss of the impulse
that had prompted him to speak.
You saw Miss Marsh. You know
from the newspaper accounts my for
mer relation to herr"
II remember"
81 asked her again this afternoon to
be my wife and come to live with me
here. She refused. Do you think a
man in my position, with the life
have chosen to live ought to ask a wo
man to come and live with me here, tt
share all these troubles, to bear al
these burdens? Is the test l made fol
her too severeT
(penupuoO ea OIL
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
April 10-1s-24-May 1-S-15-1903.
SUMMONS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, (ss
County of Blue Earth, 80
District Court, 9th Judicial District.
Catharine Mckinney, Charles McGivey, Peter
McGivey and Mary A. Veigel, Plaintiffs.
vs.
Robert Patterson Susan Patterson and Gustaf
Peterson, and all others claiming any right:
title, lien or interest in or to the east half OF
the southeast quar- ter OF section and the
west fourth of the northeast quarter OF the
northeast quarter OF section 10, Township 108
north of Range % west. situate in said Blue
Earth County. or any part thereof, Defendants
The State of Minnesota to the above named
Defendants.
You and each of you are hereby summoned
and required to answer the complaint of the
plaintiffs in the above entitled action, which is
filed in the office of the Clerk of the District
Court OF the Sixth Judicial District in and for
the county of Blue Earth and state of Mime
sota and to serve copy of your answer to the
said complaint on the subscriber, at his Office in
the city of Mankato in said county, within
twenty days alter the service of this summons
upon you ell elusive of the day of such service;
and if you fail to answer the said complaint
within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this
action will apply to the Court for the relief
demanded in the complaint.
Dated April End, 1903
THOMAS HUGHES,
Plaintiffs Attorney, Mankaro, MINI over
First National Bank.
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April 8 1O-17-1993.
ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.
OF MINNESOTA. }ss.

STATE OF MINNESOTA.
County of Blue Earth, 90
In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Alzina Combs,
deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
said deceased being this day granted unto
Mary Crandall of said county:
1t Is Ordered; That all claims and demands
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 5th dayi of October, A. d.,
1903, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon of said day
1t Is Further Ordered, That six months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate at the
expiration of which time all claims not pre-
ented to said court, or not proven to its salts
faction, shall be forever barred unless Tor
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 publ
cation of this order for three successive weeks
prior to the day appointed for such examin-
alton, in the Mankato Free Press weekly
newspaper printed and published at Mankato
in said county.
Dated at Mankato, the 2Sth day of March
A. d. 1903
By the Court
probate court seaD Judge of Probate
Thomas Hughes,
Attorney for Administrative.
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"Do you still loue Miss Marsh9''


turtles of the Christ of God? Oh, Miss
Andrews, it cannot be possible that our
appeal to the people themselves, in case
all other means fail, will also fail! Do
you have ultimate hope in the peopleY'
She turned her blue eyes toward him.
and they were glistening with tears.
Whatever her feeling was toward him,
she was one Of those great souls who
can carry in their hearts love for one
being and the multitude as well. All
true love with her must have been of
the highest exaltation.
II believe in the people at last. If
all else fails, we will appeal to them.
These wrongs cannot go on forever. /
cannot believe that God will permit it.
Child life must be too precious in his
sight"
'And yet think or all these years, OF
all You have done and suffered, OF the
thousands Of innocent lives that have
been smothered and buried alive In
these places Of horror. Do you lose
your faith; do yoosss ~
mo, my friend r. she answered, smil-
ing. God is not dead When lose
Faith, ] shall die. Aeanwhlei--
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April 10, II, "a, 1903.

April 10, II, a. 1903.
ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.
State OF MINNESOTA, County of Blue
y Earth-sS. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Laura A.
Iinkcom, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate of said
deceased being this day granted unto
William g. Hoerr. of said county,
1t is ordered, That all claims and demands
of all persons against said estate be presented
to this court, for examination and allowance, lat
the Probate Office in the city of Mankato, in
said Blue Earth County. on the following day.
viz: Monday. the 18th day of October, A. d.
1903 at ten o'clock in the forenoon of said day.
1t is further ordered, That six months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate, at the ex
piration of which time all claims not presented
to said court, or not proven to its 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 examina-
tion, in the Mankato Free Press. weekly
newspaper printed and published at Mankato IL
Salt county
Dated at Mankato, the Stn day of April,
A. D., 1S03
By the Court:
probate Court Seal WIN. F. HUGHES
Judge of Probate.
w. r. and C.. d. Geddes,
Attys for Executor.
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April 3-10-17-19O3.
ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIM

STATE OF MINNESOTA
County IF Blue Earth,
In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Maude Ross
deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
said deceased being this day granted unto
Mary Crandall OF said county:
1t Is Ordered, That all claims and demands
OF all persons against said estate be presented
to this court, for examination and allowance
at the probate office in the city of Mankato on
the following day. Monday the 5th day OF
October, A. D. 1903 at ten o'clock in the
forenoon of said day
1t Is Further Ordered, That six months
from the date hereof be allowed to creditors to
present their claims against said estate at the
expiration of which time all claims not pre-
seDted to said court. or not proven 10 its salts
faction, shall he 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 pub.
LEGATION of this order for three successive
weeks prior to the day appointed for such ex-
animation, IN the Mankato Free Press a
weekly newspaper printed and published at
Maukato in said county.
Dated at Mankato, the 18th day of March
A. ID. 1903.
By the Court,
WIN. f. HUGHES. -
probate Court SeaD Judge of Probate.
Thos Hughes,
Attorney for Administrative.
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1.-THE LAND lOF01RE..SKY." q

This is the title of an attractive booklet
just issued by the Passenger Department
of the Southern Railway. descriptive of
Western North Carolina The book is
beautifully illustrated and gives the pros
pective tourist an excellent idea of the at
fractions of the charming mountain coun-
try. Tothose contemplating trip, for
either health or pleasure, during the
spring or summer, it would be we'll to ap-
ply to representative of the Southern
Railway for CODY Of this booklet.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA [ in
THE SPRING.

West, m North Carolina is attractive at
any season of the year, but certain y dur
ing the spring months when the trees are
budding and the flowers blooming What
could be more inviting than trip to this
beautiful mountain country?
The months CT April and May in the
Land of the Sky and Sapphire country in:
cludipg Asheville and Hot Springs, N. c.,
are very enjoyable The climate at this
season is delightful, the scenery most
beaut full and the opportunities for the
enjoyment of sport, including golf, cannot
be surpassed.
The hotels in this region afford the very
best accommodations. If you wish to
know something of this delightful region,
communicate with your nearest ticket
agent, or address
]. S. MCCULLOUGH, N.W.P.A.
Southern Ry 225 Dearborn St.
Chicago. Ill.
G. B. Allen, A. PA.
St. Louis. Mo.
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('p0nuI1uoO ea OH
GOOD SEEDS.
Farmers Are Paying Particular At
tentiOn to What They Plant.

We are glad to learn that the farmers
of this section are paying especial atten-
ton this year to the matter of planting
only reliable and tested seeds. great
many of them are sending for the cata-
logue of Northrup, King & Co., the re-
liable Minneapolis seedmen, which is sent
free to all who send a postal card re-
questing it. These seeds are sold in the
best stores nearly everywhere in the
Northwest, but a catalogue is handy and
will give much reliable information The
advertisement in this paper gives the
address
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
OUT THEY GO.
OUT THEY GO.

To rich North Dakota where the big
crowds are going for the FREE HOME.
STEAD land and FREE COAL. Low
Railroad rates See our agent in your
city. Write for facts. VIM, H. BROWN
& CO Mandan, n Dakota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17
Marcbl27.April clio, 1903.

ORDER FOR HEARING APPLICATION FOR
APPOINTMENT OF ADMINISTRATOR
GTATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Blue
- Earth-ss. In Probate Court.
In. the matter of the estate of Griffith j.
Lewis, deceased:
On receiving and filing the petition of Jane
Lewis OF said county representing among other
things,that Griffith j. Lewis, late of Blue Earth
county, Minnesota, on the 9th day of April
A. ID. 1902, at the county of Blue Earth died in
testate and being an inhabitant of this county
at the time of his death. leaving goods, chattels
and estate within this county, and that the said
petitioner is the surviving wife of said de-
ceased. and praying that administration of said
estate be to her granted.
1t is Ordered, That said petition be heard
before said Court. on Saturday the 18th day of
April A. D., 1908, at 10 o'clock a. M. at the
probate office, in Mankato in said County 49,
Ordered Further. That notice thereof be given
to the heirs of said deceased and to all persons
Interested, by publishing this order once in
each week for three successive weeks prior to
said day OF hearing in the Mankato Free Press
weekly newspaper printed and published at
Mankato in said county
Dated at Mankato. 'tne 21st day of March.
BY the Court,
Probate Court Seal. WIN. F. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate
Jno. c. Noe, Attorney for Petitioner.
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A SPRING AND SUMMER TONIC.

Go to the glorious mountains of western
North Carolina the Land of the Sky
and Sapphire Country" natural para
disc at all times of the year, pleasant
spot, full of life, of color and enjoyment,
rich with possibilities for health and
recreation For temperature and climate
it is unexcelled. Reached by the South
ern Railway, 22s Dearborn St, Chicago.
I'll
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-04-17

For Rent-A fine farm of 24o acres, six
miles southwest Of Madelia, MINI, two
miles from Grogsn In good state OF cul-
tivation. Good improvements. Will rent
for cash or shares, possession given imme-
diately. Write or call on D. G. Manus,
Madelia, Mimi. r. F. D. No. a.
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e. Downing, President of the DOwea
ing Medical Association and Ger
man Medical and Surgical instas
tvre, Chicago, Illinois.

Thu. eminent expert specialist, well and favor.
,bly lrown throughout the United States tor the
many wonderful cures of all forms Q. Chronic
Nervous and Special Diseases that bat1 ed the skiu
). other physicians and specialists; ably assisted
5y full staff of skilled physicians and expert
SPECIALISTS, whose experience il the largest hos
bita.s of both Europe and America, enable them
10 successfully treat obscure and chronic dis
Eases. Their long experience, remark able sky
and universal success entities them to the cor5
Hence of the afflicted everywhere.
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X RAY EXAMINATIONS.

Our Offices have the most complete electrical
apparatus in the west, including most power.
all and perfect Ray machine, with which the
tnnermost organs Of the body may De readily
seen and examined. Obscure and difficult dis.
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Cure When Others Fail.


Diseases of the Eyes and Ears, Granulated Lids,
Cataract, Cross-eyes Strengthened witnou, Pam u
Danger. Discharging Ears, Deafness, ETC., Dis
eases Of Nose and Throat, Catarrh, Bronchitis
Asthma, Diseases of Stomach and Liver. Dys-
pepsia, Indigestion, Headache, Billlousness
5aundce, Kidney and Bladder troubles, Blood
and Skin Diseases, Scrofula, Pimples, Blotches
Eczema Ulcers, etc. Nervous Diseases, Head
ache, Hysteria, Insomnia, Lack of Vitality, Nerv
BUSINESS, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Functional
Heart Disease. Palpltation, Dizziness, Shortness
Tumors, Abnormal Growth, Cancers cured with
out pain-new method. Piles and all Rectal Dis
eases. Diseases of Women, Deformities, Lack
of development OF any organ. Small and weas
parts enlarged and Strengthened.
Middle Aged and YOUNG Men.
suffering from Lost Manhood, Nervous OF Ply
sicsi Debility, Seminal Weakness, Lost Vigos
Decline of Manly Powers, Drains, Discharge
resulting from Excuses, Errors of Youth etc.
producing some of the following effects, as Nerv
BUSINESS, Weakness, Emissions, Pimpies ano
Blotches, Debility, Dizziness, Defective Memory
Absence of Will Power, Confusion of Ideas, Aver
sion to Society, Sexual Exhaustion, Pain in the
Back, Dreams, ETC., blighting the most radiam
to an un
timely grave. No matter who has failed, CONSUL
the doctor. He has cured thousands when they
had given up in dpaf
aal. Delays are dangerous.
MARRIAGEF
Married persons, or those contemplating mar
rage who are aware OF physical defects OF weak
nesses which would render marriage s disap
pointment would do well to call.
WEAKNESS.
IN many cases drains occur unobserved by the
sufferer. To this hidden drain upon tine vitality
may be attributed the cause of many diseases o
the nerves, stomach, heart, kidneys and bladder
LADIES'.
We have long given careful attention TO the
treatment OF diseases peculiar to women and Ous
method of treatment has been universally sue
cessiul. No lady, married or single, need hest
tate to can for consultation, either alone or With
friend
REMARKABLE CURES perfected in old cases
which have been neglected or unskillfuiy treat
ed. No experiments failures. Free Exami-
nation Of the Urine, chemica' and miCroscpical,
II al cases. Bring specimen Of URINE. Cases
SIG correspondence strictly confidential and
medicine sent to any part of the United States.
Lis, OF ouestions free. Address with postage.
np. pOWSlNG.
CHIC - M sAn
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

sos Monroe Street 4. II. Arlington. law
yer; 2W Church Street. o. ~. Manner.
lawyer; AL South McDoaoHgh Street.
They all reside In Montgomery.
lawyer; GIenmOre. Dan Walden, New
Decatur. farmer; 522 Adams Street
Perry-R. A. Hardis. Wa.shalls. IL inner:
Exchange. G. c. Johnson, Marion, law
yer; SIT Dexter Avsnne.
Pickens--M. ?. ;Curry. iaAyer and
farmer. Palm; 20S Holcombe Street
Pike-A. b. Foster, Troy, lawyer; 1Os
Church Street. James ii. Edwards, farm
er: sls Montgomery Street:
Randolph--W. A. Handley, Roanoke,
merchant; lGlenmore.
Russell-B. De !. Wa1del!. Scale, law
yer; 3iS Dexter Avenue; j. I. Johnson,
Jernigan, physician; SZi Washington
Street.
st. Clair--w T. Brown, Ragland. manu-
facturer; Exchange.
Shelby--E. 8. Lyman, Monteyallo. law
yer; 3l3 Dexter Avenue.
Sumter-s. c. Ward, Cuba, broker; S1S
Dexter Avenue. r. I. Scale, Living.
ston, lawyer; 400 Montgomery Street.
Talladega-J. G. Lamar, '<ymulga. mer-
chant and farmer; Melrose Hotel. 10s
Church Street. @. A. Joiner, Iailadega,
manufacturer; Glenmore.
TailapoOsa-James W. STROLLER, Dade-
VILE, lawyer: Ciansey's. John r.. Bal
lard. farmer, Alexander City; co. Adams
Street
uctalooSa-J. MdliSS f"''tei' laNHeTs
~ Madison Avenue Charles h. Yer
ner, Tuscaloosa, lawyer; .05 Dexter Ave-
nue..
Walker--J. II. Bankhead, Jasper, law
yer: 2 Clayton Street. W. A. Gray,
Cordova, manufacturer.
Washlngton-Hiram M. Posey, Sunhow-
er, farmer: 522 Adams Street.
Wiicox--S. g. Cook. Nellie, lawyer; 3i5
Dexter Avenue. f, w. Watts, Jr., Gale
donia, merchant; Exchange.
Winston-P. H. Newman, Double
Springs, lawyer; Dexter Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
WHAT MAYORS ARE PAID.
New York's Executive Heads the
List. Philadelphia is Second.

Baltimore American.
No organization OF municipal reformers
has ever addressed itself to the task of
seeking to equalize the pay OF mayors
OF American cities for the rate is usu-
ally fixed by Act Of the Legislature, and
where not SO provided for by some local
commission or board. The latter course is
usually pursued In the minor cities. The
salary of the Mayor OF New York is Sl5,-
COO a year, and Chicago, which ranks sec
ond TO New York In population, pays its
mayor $4,000, whereas, Philadelphia,
which is third upon the list. pays its
mayor $1,000.
The salary Of tine mayor of St. Louis
city of 5O5,000 inhabitants, Is 5000.
whereas Boston, an older and smaller
city, pays Its mayor $4,000. Baltimore
the same group In population, though Bal
timore. an older city, has long the start
OF its rivals, pays $1,000, whereas Buff
falo pays 5000 and San francisco, a
mayor Of New Orleans Is $500, and the
duties of the incumbent are numerous
under the complicated condition of adj
ministrauon in force there; but Pittsburg
has been paying $1,000 and Allegheny CITY
$500
The salary OF the mayor OF Detroit Is
81 200, of the Mayor Of Nashville 5000,
aud Of the Mayor of Atlanta $500. Golden
Rule Jones, in Toledo has been receiving
&. 00e, and j. X Mcclure Of Syracuse.
$4,000. although Toledo is much the larger
city The salary of the mayor Of New
ark is 5000; the mayor of New Haven.
SO, 800; of Savannah $500, of Providence
$5.000 of indianapolis $4,000 Kansas city
50, 6OO Los Angeles $500 and Louisville
5000.
There is no recognized standard of the
pay of mayors of American cities and in
proportion to the responsibilities which
devolve upon him, the number OF APP
pointments he has to make, hearings 10
conduct, the questions they have TO Vote
upon as a member OF the board of esti-
mates and apportionment and OF the SILK
ing fund, the mayors OF the larger cities
are the poorest paid.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

Streets.
Escambia-N. p Leigh, Jr.. Brewton.
lawyer: New MADISON. Il. ID Hammer,
Gadsden, lawyer; Fleming's.
New MADISON.
Franklin-W. J. James, RusselIville,
lawyer; Hotel Capitola.
Geneva-W. ]. Mills. Castillo, farmer;
Mrs. Ivey's on jefferson Street.
Greene-A Y Glover Portland farmer;
Exchange Hotel
Hale-A. M Tunstall, Greensboro. law
yer; Exchange Hotel Il. NJ Elliott,
Moundville. merchant; 3l3 Dexter Avenue.
Henry-T. NJ. Espy. Dothan,. lawyer;
farmer; Mrs Ivey's on Jefferson Street.
JacksOn-W. II. Bogart, Stevenson,
lawyer; New MADISON. s. w. Frasier,
ScOttsboro, farmer; 10 Madison Avenue.
Jefferson-Augustus Benners. lawyer;
III Madison Avenue A. T. London, law
yer; New Manson. l.. j. Haley, Jr.,
lawyer; 313 Dexter Avenue. r. f..
Blackburn, lawyer; 3l3 Dexter Avenue. j.
C. DuBose journalist: 20 Monroe Street,
w. G. Cunningham, Barber; 10 Madison
Avenue c. W. Hickman, lawyer; Moul-
ton Street. all reside In Birmingham.
Lamar-J ID. McClusky, Vernon, law
yer: go Adams Street.
Landerdale-R. l.. Killen, Grcenhill,
r. T. Simpson. Florence, lawyer; 32l
Madison Avenue.
Lawrence-W. r. Long. Mention. law
yer; 327 Madison Avenue.
Lei II. Wheelers. OpeHsa, farmer;
IA North Decatur Street. r.. r. Nc
Creary. Phoenix, farmer: Al North De-
catur
Limestone-H. c. Thach, Athens. law
yer: 3l6 Clayton Street.
Lowndes-Dan r. Lrum, Farmervllle,
farmer: 222 South McDonough Street. r.
L. Goldsmith. Hayneville, lawyer Sls
Dexter Avenue.
Macon-J. X. Wood. Tuskegec, lawyer;
So Jefferson Davis Avenue
Madlson--R. w. Walker, Huntsville
LAWYER; 2l5 North Lawrence Street. A.
s. Fletcher, Huntsville, farmer; Glen
more.
Marengo-J. II. dinge, Faunsdale,
farmer; GO South Lawrence Street Jacob
Williams, farmer. Nanafaiia; s22 Adams
Street.
lawyer. il Moulton Street.
Marshall-John A. I.usk. Curtcrsville
LAWYER; sos Dexter Avenue.
Mobiie-A S. Lyons. manufacturer.
New MADISON. j. &. lien, lawyer; III
Madison Avenue. +. -. Hoffman, lyw-
Yer; New MADISON. All reside in Mobile
Monroe-T s. wilkins, MourcuVille,
farmer: 31l Bibb Street.
Montgomery Tyler ,Soadwyn. lSwyer;
50 Forest Avenue. 4. j. Hall, enghieer