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

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Office
of Comptroller of the Currency.
Washington, D. c.. December 3,
1909.
Whereas, by satisfactory evidence
presented to the undersigned it has
been made to appear that "The Ma
tionsl Bank of Commerce of Man
kato," in the city of Mankato, in the
county of Blue Earth and state OF
Minnesota. has complied with all the
provisions of the statutes or the
United States. required to be com,
lied with before an association shall
be authorized to commence the bust
ness of banking;
Now, therefore, l, William b.
Ridgely, com ptroller of the currency,
do hereby certify that"The National
Bank of Commerce of Mankato" in
the City of Mankato. in the county Of
Blue Earth and state of Minnesota, il
authorized to commence the business
of banking as provided in section
fifty-one hundred and sixty-pine o.
the revised statutes of the United
States.
In testimony whereof witness m,
hand and seal of Office this third ca,
of December. 1909.
Tsigned J WILLIAM B. RIDGELY,
fSEAL. J Comptroller of the Currency
No. 65l9.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

with them. Sheriff Williams found
three prisoners-tw men and a young
woman in the Jail. His first official
act was to serve some papers in a civil
suit.
Sheriff Williams has appointed the
following deputies:
Mankato- George Atchison, Martin
Wiltgen and d. A. Little.
Amboy-B. o. Killmer.
Mapleton-William Morrow.
Fred Aldrich is deputy and jailor
It is predicted that Mr.. Williams
will make one of the most competent.
painstaking and energetic sheritfs that
Blue Earth county has ever had.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
WINDOW AS THE HUB. I

Speaking of proposed new judicial
district The Window Reporter says:
ga brother of Judge Cray was in
town few hours on Monday. and in
talking with him about the judgeship
we found that the judge already has
about all the work he can handle in
Blue Earth and Watonwan countless
and that, like other judges. he fines
little time for rest between terms of
court. Mr.. Cray had not talked with
his brother about the proposed change
of districts, and did not know how he
felt about it, but said that he knew
the judge was so busy with court
business that he could not see how
more business could be handled in the
sixth district. 1t really begins 10 look
as though new district would have
to be created with Window the center
Suppose we take jackson, Cottonwood
and Murray and locate the judge in
this city"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

the salient feature is royal blue
Sappho satin neck scarf with fringes
of white chenille. Trunovers of cuffs
to match, and belt stitched with Cor
ticelli silk and crossed at the back in
oddly shaped. Positions, complete this
very dainty bodice.
The separate waist has by no means
met with the RELOCATION to the back
ground prophesied for it.. By grad
ual evolution from an article of severe
lines to one of artistic shaping, it has
established itself as a necessity, and
is not only constructed in fancy elk.
all over laces. and thin woolens, but
is also made in materials to match the
skirt for general street wear. The
shirtwaist suits in MORE. taffeta and
velvet are an embodiment of both
style and art. Dark blue, black, and
the neutral shades In brown, are the
preferred colors for these costumes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
GIFT TO LETTER CARRIER.
William Bradley Given a Pleasant
Surprise Wednesday Evening.


William Bradley, one Of the oldest
Of Mankato's letter carriers, was
given a very pleasant surprise when
he reached his home Wednesday eve
ming. A purse containing SEQ in gold
had been left there by Mrs. F. W.
Hunt and her daughter, Miss Bertha,
who had collected the amount from
patrons on Mr.. Bradley's route and
the gift was one given in appreciation
of the faithful services rendered by
Mr.. Bradley during. the fifteen years
he has been letter carrier. 1t was
just fifteen years ago Wednesday that
Mr.. Bradley commenced work as car
rier of mail and through allie these
years he has paid strict attention to
duty. Mr.. Bradley appreciates very
highly the gift and the kind spirit in
which it was rendered.
To the kind friends to WHOM I am
indebted for the generous New Years
remembrance given me. many Of
whom l have daily met in sunshine
or storm for ffteen years in course of
duty, and whose pleasant smiles or
hearty greetings have oftimes cheered
me on and sustained my weary foot
steps. l take this medium of express
ing Individually and collectively my
sincere and heartfelt thanks, and
wishing you all happy and prosper
GUS New Year, l remain sincerely
yours. w. G. Bradley, carrier No. 8.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
NOT AGNES CARROLL.
The Suicide in ST. Paul Was Another
Y0unu Woman,

Relatives in this city Thursday re-
ceived telegram from Emma Carroll
of st. Paul, saying that she and her
sister, Agnes. are all right. There is
some mistake about the identity of
the woman who committed suicide
there, but the police now think that it
may have been young woman who
lived in this city some dozen years
ago, and concerning whom nothing
has been heard since she left here.
The woman who committed suicide
went by the name of Blanche Williams
and was about the same age as the
young woman referred to. whose first
name was also Blanche.
A brother of Agnes Carroll went to
st. Paul Wednesday to look into the
matter, although nothing had been
heard from the other two sisters who
are there. Friends of the family will
be glad to know that it was not Agnes
Carroll.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
STORIES AS THEY ARE TOLD.

Among the persons who visited a
church fair in Brooklyn last week was
reformed burglar. He was taken
there by wealthy young man who is
assisting .ex-convicts to lead better
life. While talking to young woman
at one of the booths the missionary
left the burglar standing alone. A
beardless youth approached him and
said
Excuse me. j know you. but ]
can't remember your name. Do you
want to take chance on safe for q
dollsrs'
"Not on your life, :" answered the
ex-crook. IN done with that game. =
New York Sun.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
WARRANTS SIGNED.
City Recorder Hodapp Pays Some
Claims That Were Held Up.

City Recorder Hodapp has signed
severaI warrants that were held up by
the former recorder. D. V. Williams,
following the advice of the city at
torney. He has signed John McCalls
warrant for $700 for putting in the
North Broad street sewer, Fowler &
Pays warrant for $500 for putting
down sidewalks, Park Superintendent
Blake salary warrant for December.
and the park employees warrants.
He has also signed warrant for SIG
held back on Chas M. Masters sewer
contract. and three warrants sggre-
eating $50 for Gus Eichstaedt, Clark
keysor and Chas. Durkee for superin-
tending the Broad street improve
ment
Before going out of Office, Mr..
Williams signed warrant for 1915 in
favor of E. l. P Staede as part pay
ment for contract work.
Recorder Hodapp states that he will
ElSu LII OOhOldSL WIN Ao
long as there is money in the local
Improvement fund, and the first to
apply will be served first. There is
not enough money in the fund to pay
all the contracts.
Mr.. Hodapp disagrees with the
former city recorder in regard to
turning the unexpended balances of
all of the funds into the sinking fund
when the fiscal year expires. He does
not think that money in the local i'm
provement fund shonld go there, for
the reason that it did not come from
a general tax. but was paid by certain
for certain purposes. He
would keep balances in that fund for
a revolving fund to pay for work as it
is done and before the special assess
ments are paid in.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
Dec. 26, Jan. 2. q. 1902

ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF WILL
CTATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF Bin.
= Earth IS. in Probats Court.
In the matter OF the estate OF Syyert N
Veig, deceased.
whereas, An instrument In writing purport-
ing to be the last viii and testament OF
Syvert N. Veig, deceased, late of said
county has been delivered to this court:
And whereas, Herman o. Lewis has filed~
Herewith his petition representing amono
other things, that said Syvert N. Veie died in
said county on the 25th day of univ ION
testate, and that Harriet H.. Veig Is the az,
ecutIix named in said last will and testamsnt
and praying that the said instrumens
may be admitted to probate. and that iettar.
testamentary be issued thereon to Harriet
II. Veig.
court, at the probate ofce in the CItv ~
Mapkato in said county. On SATURDAY. the TN
day of January, A. D., 1913, at 10 O clock in
the forenoon when all perons Interested NAV
appear for or contest the pDbate OF said instrn.
ment:
| And it is further odered That notice
of the time and place of sale hearing be given to
all persons interested IL publishing th;s
order ence in each geek for tfraa
i successive weeks pri T said dav 80
hearing in the Mankao Free pras.
| a weekly newspaper printd and published az
Mankato, in said county
Dated at Mankato ae 18th dav 30
December, A. n. 1907
BY the CouE
probate Court Seal VM F. HueHKs.
~, Judge of Probate.
5. b. WLs2n. Attorney foPetitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
BARTELL AND HIS SPOUSE.
Appear to Be Stirring Up North ard
South Dakota.

Mrs. L. P. Bartell. otherwise known
as Miss Nellie B. Potter, former res
ident of North6eld, has created sem
sation at Dickinson, N. D., and at
Mitchell, s. D., by eloplng with a
cowboy named Frank Smith. After
her skip by the light of the moon with
Smith. Bartell put in an appearance.
The lady was teaching school at Dick
inson and was known there as Miss
Cooper. She denied ever having been
married to Bartell. Bartell claimed
she was his wife and that at Mason
City the wedding occurred.
Bartell and the woman were in
Mankato during the summer and they
were supposed to be man and wife.
Bartell always referred to her as his
wife.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
HEART Disease TREATED FREE.
The Celebrated Specialist, Franklin
Miles, M. D., IL. B., Will Send
$3.50 Worth of His New
Treatments Free.

Our afflicted readers will certainly
never have better opportunity to
test highly recommended treatment
for heart disease especially when COM
plicated with headache. dizziness.
neuralgia, weak stomach, nervousness,
sleeplessness, prostration, etc., which
weakens the heart.
DIR. Miles eighteen different heart
treatments are the result of twenty
five years of laborious investigation
and extensive experience. They are
eminently scientific, and three times
as successful as the usual treatment.
Hundreds of so-called ''incurable"
cases have been cured 10y this new
system OF personal treatment by mail.
A thousand references to and from
bishops, clergymen, pbysicia ans, law
yers, farmers, etc, :. sent upon request.
Mr.. G. NJ. Buck, prominent banker
of FaribaulJ, Mimi, was cured after
six eminent physicians of Chicago and
elsewhere had failed. Mr.. j. S. Zent
of Indianapolis. state representative Of
the New York Life Insurance Co..
was cured after failure of many
physicians
Jas. E. Adams, 2714 Magnolia Ave-,
Chicago says: "As a specialist in
diseases of the heart, DR.. Miles stands
at the head of his profession. His
special treatment cured me of heart
disease of fifteen years. standing after
several reputable physicians of this
city failed"
Mrs. Edward Aikey, Forest Hill,
Pa, writes: Before taking your
treatment thought 1 must die. 1t
has done wonders for me-.
DR.. Miles has certainly the largest
practice in treating heart diseases IF
any physician in the United States.
He has an extensive and able corps of
associate physicians and Investigators
who assist him in his immense prac-
tice. His patients are in every state,
territory, Canada, Mexico, South
America, Alaska, Africa and New
Zealand. He cordially invites the
afflicted to write him.
You may never have another such
opportunity. Do not fail to write for
50. 80 worth of free treatment. Ad-
dress The DR.. Franklin Miles Associa-
ton, POI to 205 Safe Street, Chicago.
Please mention Mankato Free Press
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
HEADST0NEs FOR
DECEASED SOLDIERS.

By virtue of the generous provisions
made by the general government and
the state of Minnesota headtsones can
be had and properly set for the asking
and conformity to the rules adopted.
You are requesed to send to DR.. w.
Jacoby, Mankato. The name in full,
rank, company, regiment, or vessel.
date of death. name of cemetery and
its location and name and address of
person to whom the headstone Is to be
sent, also nearest railway station. w.
Jacoby. Commander Alexander Wilkin
post, No. 10. G. A. r.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
TRUANT OFFICER.

President Davis of the school b oar l
Today interviewed Mayor Petersen in
regard to the appointment of truant
officer. The mayor was entirely will.
ing TO cooperate with the board and
appoint any police officer that the
board may select. The matter will be
considered by III, board Wednesday
evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
DEATHS ROLL CALL.

Miss Mary Johnson, aged twenty
four years. died in Minneapolis on
Saturday of pneumonia. She was the
Oldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles B. Johnson. who reside in
Mankato towf ship. The remains will
be broue ht to Mankato and the funeral
will be held from the Swedish Lrth-
eran church Wednesday, Jan. z, at
two o clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
DAN PATCH GOES THROUGH.

"Dan Patch, the famous trotting
stallion. for which the International
Stock Food company of Minneapolis
recently paid $780, 600, passed through
Mankato on the 5:15 a. m. train
over the Omaha read Monday. The
animal was shipped by express from
Kansas City, and those around the
depot got a glimpse of him. "Dan
Patch is six years old and record
breaker.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
LATEST FASHION NOTES.

WHITE GLACE TAFFETA WAIST.
Our illustration shows a waist OF
white glace taffeta, with elaborate
decorations of applique on fancy sailor
collars extending over the tops of the
sleeves. which display elaborate trim
ming of novelty blue and white silk
braid, diminutive buttons and appli
ques. The waist is in plated effect,
adorned with braid and buttons, and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
BADGE OF SUPREMACY.
Banners Received BY Minnesota for
the Best of Butter.

There are three handsome banners
in the Office of the srate dairy and
food commission at the capitol Of
which Comm issioner W. w. P. Nc
Connel and his staff are very proud.
The emblems show that Minnesota is
the states of states when the matter of
butter production is considered. Each
banner was won in competition with
the other states of the Union. Four
banners have been awarded as the re-
suit of the competition, and three of
them are at the capitol. st. Paol
Pioneer Press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
Notice to Stockholders.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Mankato State Bank of
Mankato, Mimi. for the election of
nine directors of said bank, to serve
for the ensuing year, will be held at
their banking rooms Tuesday, January
18th, 1908. Polls open from Q to A
o clock p. m.
JNO. R. THOMAS. Cashier.
Mankato, Mimi, Dec. 4th, 1909.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockhold-
ers of the National Bank of Commerce
of Mankato, Minnesota, for the cleo
tion of directors and the transaction of
such other business as may properly
come before said meeting, will be
held at it's banking rooms on Wednes-
day, January l4th, 1908, at 7:30
o CLOCK, p. m.
c. L. OLESON, Cashier.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
ARTICLES RETURNED.

Money and Rings Taken From A. L,
Hanson's House in North Mankato.
Tine papers early in the week gave
an account of what purported to have
been bold robbery at A. L. Hanson &
house. 715 Charles street, North Man
kato. The burglary was committed in
the middle of the day, with the fam
lily all about. and SO and three gold
rings were taken.
Wednesday night package was left
on Mr.. Hsnson's front porch, contain
ing SO and the three rings One r
two pearls had been loosened from one
of the rings, showing that it had been
tempered with.
The affair is involved in much mys-
terry, but it is thought that the person
who tooK the money and rings became
frightened and returned them.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the members
of the Mcpherson Farmers Mutual
Fire Insurance company will be held
at the town hall in the village of St.
Clair on Tuesday, Jan. 9Th. 1902, for
the election of board of directors for
the ensuing year and the transaction
of such other business necessary and
in order.
HUBERT BRUELS, Secy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

From Fridays Daily
A little girl arrived at the home Of
W. D. Thsyer, on Center street, yes
terday, making the new year start OUT
bright and happy.
Supt. E. B. Uline has been appoint
ed member of the committee on Ma
tional Educational association by the
Minnesota Teachers association.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams, very kind
and deserving old couple who have
lived at the foot of the hill in North
Msnkato for a number of years, yes
terday morning received New Year g
greeting in very substantial manner.
Some of their neighbors drove up to
their door New Years morning and
presented them with gift from their
many friends all through the village,
of $13 in cash and about the same
amount in groceries and provisions. 1t
was pleasure to see how their jolly
old faces beamed with delight and ap-
probation when they realized that
they had so many friends who had
remembered them SO kindly.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

From Mondays Daily.
The Central Minnesota Poultry asso-
citation will hold its annual meeting
Saturday, Jan. 18th, at p. m.
There are no cases Of smallpox or
diphtheria in the city at present. The
city is in quite healthful condition.
Contractor Otto Neitge of North
Mankato will erect two story frame
cottage for himself in the spring. The
foundation was put in last month.
Robert A. Haedt. farmer of De-
coria, will build 50. 600 addition to
his dwelling house in the spring. The
addition will be of frame two stories
high. Albert Schippel is preparing
the plans.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
SHERIFF WILLIAMS NOW.
New Official Assumes His Duties To-
Day.-Names Deputies.

1t is now Sheriff Bennett Williams.
Sheriff Gerlich formally delivered
over the Office to his successor Monday
and the new official assumed his
duties as if he was perfectly familiar
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
Cure When Others Fail.

Diseases of the Eyes and Ears, GRADUATED Lids,
Cataract, Cross-eyes Strengthened wltncu. gam N
danger; Discharging Ears Deafness, etc, Dis
Asthma, Diseases of Stomach and Liver, Dys-
pepsia, Indigestion, Headache, Billiousness,
JaundiCe, kidney and Bladder troubles, Blood
ana Skin Diseases, Scrofula, Pimples, BlotChes
Eczema, Ulcers, etc. Nervous Diseases, Head
ache, Hysteria, Insomnia, Lack of Vitality, Nerv-
BUSINESS, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Functional
Heart Disease, Palpitation, Dizziness, Shortness
of Breath, Heart Pains, etc. Glandular Diseases
Tumors, Abnormal Growth, Cancers cured with
out paln-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 or Ply
sica- Debility, Seminal Weakness, Lost Vigor
Gecline of Manly Powers, Drains, Discharges
and Losses. Varicocele and all the train of evils
resulting from Excesses, 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 radiant
hopes, rendering marriage unhappy and bust
ness failure; sweeping thousands to an un
the doctor. He has cured thousands when they
had given up in dispair. A Perfect Res torstios
}ial. Delays are dangerous, p
MARRIAGE
Eage, who are aware of physical defects or weak
nesses which would render marriage disap
Pointment, would do we'll to call.
WEAKNESS.
In many cases drains occur unobserved BY the
sufferer. To this hidden drain upon the 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 ths
treatment of diseases peculiar to women and ouI
method of treatment has been universally sue.
cessful. No lady, married single, need hest
tate to call for consultation, either alone or With
friend.
REMARKABLE CURES perfected in old cases
which have been neglected or unskillfully treat
ed. No experiments or failures. Free Examl.
nation of the Urine, chemical and microscpical,
IN all cases. Bring specimen of urine. Cases
and correspondents strictly confidential and
medicine sent to any part of the United States.
List of questions tree. Address with postage.
DR.. DOWNING,
CHICAGO nG~s
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

See what a little money will do.
Henry e Hances clearance sale, 223
South Front street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
Or. Downing, President of the Dowes
ing Medical Association and Ger
man Medical and Surgical instas
tuce, CHICAGO Illinois.

This eminent expert specialist, well and favor.
tbly known throughout the United States for the
many wonderful cures of ali forms o. Chronic
Nervous and Special Diseases that baffied the skin
). other physicians and specialists ably assisted
BY full staff of skilled physicians and expert
SPECIALISTS, whose experience in the largest hos
Ditais of both Europe and America, enable them
10 successfully treat obscure and chronic dis.
eases. Their long experience, remarkable SKI:
and universal success entities them tC the conf
hence of the afflicted eYerYMhere.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
K RAY EXAMINATIONS.

Our Offices have the most complete electrical
apparatus in the west, including most power
FIJI and perfect Ray machine, with which the
tnnermost organs of the body may oe readily
seen and examined Obscure and difficult dis
RaSea nositiyelY diagnosed.