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The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08
Red BIRD
Captured by Game War;
den Andrew Dan
geleisen.

Game Warden Andrew Dangeleisen
and Constable Graham, of Massillon,
were in Canton Thursday with red
bird which they had confiscated from
some citizen of the west end city. II
was brought over and left at the sher-
IFS ONCE and will be used as evidence
In securing conviction of the person
who had II In his possession. The Of
ficers absolutely refused to give out the
name Of the party who had been ar.
rested. They stated that he was out on
his own recognizance, but they would
not give out his name or anything
about the case for fear some other
parties who have birds IN cages would
take warning and conceal or liberato
them before the evidence could be Sc
cured against them.
The red bird was placed In Deputy
Crubaugh's care at the sheriff's' Office
by Constable Graham. and little later
the game warden came around and
had q little sport with the deputy by
threatening to have him run In for
keeping red bird In captivity.
lest the other guilty parties should
take warning. the Mornins News ia
suppressing all rsfersnce to ias case.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08
COMMANDER BRIGGS
AT SANT0 DOMINGO
His Report to the Navy Department of
Operations During the Recent
Troubles on the Island.

SpcTdUOnS OuTUlS tuc ncCSHt
Troubles on the Island.
Washington, De c., Dec. 9Th
navy department today made public
the mail report of Commander j. B.
Briggs, commanding the cruiser Bal
timore, regarding the landing OF
United States marines at Santo Do
mingo city to protect the American
legation and consulate.
Commander Briggs says II have to
report that on November 16, at p.
m. a sigma lfrom the charge d'affairs
was sent for a landing party Of forty
men to protect the legation, the con-
sulate and other American interests.
The following day quiet prevailed. On
Wednesday the 18th, the Jurien de la
Graviere, French cruiser, arrived
from Port de France. At the request
of the Danish consul, through the Am
erican charge, the officer in charge OF
the landing party sent a detail of tige
men to guard the consulate on accoGnt
of large sum of money being held
there, as 1t was felt that in case OF
trouble an attack might be made.
ION the evening OF the 18th the
German, cruiser Gazeile came in and
the German gunboat Panther left on
the 10th. The Newport arrived from
Puerto Plata on the goth and arrange
ments were at once made for her to
relieve the Baltimores guard, which
was promptly effected at s q. m. On
the 21st day an armistace was ar
ranged between the contending par
ties. which up to the time of the Bal
timore's departure, was still In force.
"The Baltimore left at II a. m. on
the 21st for San Juan for coal at that
time everything was quiet about the
city and the streets was filled with
people going about their usual occu-
pations, which indicates feeling Of
growing quiet.
"The operations about this city have
been Of little interest. and as far as
can be learned have ben attended with
little or no loss Of life."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08
Fancy Work.

Immense line OF Pillow Tops, 25o to
S1.00.
Dresser scar.s, Doilios, Lunch
Colths. Pillow 5hams, etc,
Pretty Knitted slippers for the
house, ?Sc and a1.00,
Japanese hand embroidered Satin
Pillow Tops. $3.50 to s4.b0.
A new lot OF Ane Down Pillows at
csc to slips,
and oblong shapes. lace or embroider-
cd trimmed. 4sG to s2.Ss.
Cluny lace center pieces and stand
covers In O great variety,
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08
oys.

We have hundreds of novelties in
toys to please the little folks. The line
is so varied that 1t 10 impossible to
write OF 1t and do 1t Justice, You'll
have to come in and lcok 1t over IN
order to get full appreciation OF II.
We have also u valuable line Of me-
chanical toys at from 25c and $3.50.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

Decorated China, Austrian China
with floral decoration, gold edges, in
cluding Tread and butter plates, sauc-
ers. ETC., at wide range Of prices.
Decorated China Plates, some Of the
best we ever sold, at the lowest prices.
Tie decorations are single and double
color bands with pink roses in wreaths
and gold edges, etc.
Beautiful single dishes, odd pices
and small sets, salad bowls, chop dish
es. chocolate pots. sugars and cream
ers, celery trays, richly decorated
plates. etc. 81
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08
Pictur res.

A picture at Christmas? Why, Of
course--whE it's the first thing that
suggests itself to some folks. There
never was more acceptable present
or more appropriate one-or one that
gives more continuous pleasure. Big
assortment here from which to make
your selection. 25c to SO.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

everything else through the store, We
are always changing the old for tho
new, the good for the better,
We have good selection In Black
and Colored Petticoats. ranging in
prices from So to $17.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08
-Brac,

The most beautiful lines Of Bric-a-
Brac for the Holidays are ready for
your inspection, including real tsplitz.
etc. There is also q large selection of
vases. 2rettily decorated, besides
scores Of other pieces, all acceptable as
Christmas gifts. We invite you to see
them.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08
Dolls

We carry only the best and finest
made dolls. We may not have the
largest, but theret Il not finer limo to
be found, anyway. Full ball jointsd
dolls. parted wig, closins eyes, one OF
the best dolls made; regular 9126--
csc.
dolls % Sra.ssd add doils % aoi, % o,,tsts % dolls
furs, dolls jewclry sets, dolls toilet
sets, dolls fans, dolls parasols, dolls
trunks, dolls playhouses, dolls go
carts, etc.. etc.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08
NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT.

The undersixned has been duly appointed
execut or OF the Estate OF Jacob Maurer, 5en.
Lnte oil stark County, Ohio. deceased.
dated the Alb day OF December, ly03
rt IAEOR MAURER, Jr,
- la-s-l5-2.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08
German Novelties.

Paper weights, pin trays, ink stands,
picture frames, clocks, etc., made Of
imitation Of bronco and gold plated In
shapes Of dogs, Ions, tigers and what
not. csc to 81.
lection Of toilet sets. brushes Of all
kids, combs, hand mirtors, ETC., at a
satisfactory range Of prices.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-12-08

With purchases of gloves, handker-
chiefs, neckwear and furs, we give a
fine box, suitable for gift purposes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
LAKE CRYSTAL.

A dance was given in the new A.
o. q. W. hall on the first, as the
opening of the same. A large crowd
attended. and good time was had by
all present.
G. Lepper was down from Blue
Earth to settle up the contract of
building the State bank.
The Strunk family have gone to
California to spend the winter. The
lumber office will be run by W. P.
Marston Jr.
William Over is up from Mankato
to assist Walter Over & Co. to move
their drug store to their new quarters.
The scales are being put in at the
mill and an enclosure is being put up
to protect them from the weather.
Rumor has it that there will be a
brick yard started here in the spring.
L. F. Davis has accepted position
as travelling salesman for a furniture
company, and will travel in the west.
Miss Vacie Woodwork visitel in
Vernon Center, Tuesday.
Mrs N. W. Conger died at her home
in Lincoln Tuesday afternoon.
Carl Strom opened law Office in
the new Bank building
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
DIED WEDNESDAY,.
Charles Finch Carried Off BY An At
tack of OrOpsy.

Charles Finch died at his residence
over Oscar W. Schmjdt's harness store
on South Front street at three O clock
Wednesday of dropsy. from which
he had been sufferer for some time
He leaves wife, two SONS and two
daughters. He was brother of the
senior partner to the well known dry
goods firm of Finch, Van Slyck & Co.
of st. Paul, who was telegraped to
and was expected to arrive in the city
this afternoon. together with another
brother from st. Paul.
The deceased was about sixty-Hve
years of age, and was an old resident
of this city. and well known. He
enlisted in company I, Fifth Iowa
cavalry, Nov. 2nd. 1851. and was
discharged Jan. 1st. 1866. He imme-
dia.ely reenlisted In company D,
Brackets battalion. and served jnst
one year in that organization. He
was member of Wlikin post. G. A.
B., which will have charge of the
funeral in compliance with his re-
quest, made shortly before his death.
Mr.. Finch had not enjoyed good
health for long time. and was In
capacitated from much labor He will
be missed by those who knew him.
He was of quiet. unassuming dis
nnsition. but took an interest in local
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
STERLING.

A number from here attended the
New Years ball at Mapleton.
DR.. Broderick, who was the guest
of the Ellis home during the holidays.
returned to Salem, s. D., Friday.
Cards are out announcing the marri-
age of Will q. Nooman and Miss
LIE May. Their friends extend con-
gratulstions.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Benedict and
Miss Parks visited at the Doty home
in Lyra, Sunday.
Miss Amelia Behlke. from st. Paul.
who has been visiting Minette Ellis,
returned home Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Neinow took
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Lamp
New Years day.
The school on the ridge has an extra
week of vacation, their teacher. Miss
Elva Williams not being able to con-
tinue her duties.
Remember the date, Jan. 16.-Work-
man dance.
Mrs. John Drews Sr. Is very Ill at
the home of her son, John Drews, of
this town.
The watch meeting held in the
ball New Years night vas q success
in every way. SCI Iple OF sur
T.. -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

Into a human hell, where no alIeviatIng
bit of cheer or relief was inserted to
give one ray Of hope for the future.
The only buildings in front of which
there were no steps We're the saloons
These averaged five to block and one
on each corner. The corner saloons
with a feM exceptions, also had at
tached to them vaudeville halls, with
staring lamp signs. Free Vaudeville"
hung out over the entrances.
1t has been said that no living being
ever successfully described Bowen
street SO that q person who never saw
1t could have even the faintest concep-
ton of it's truth. Mr.. Marsh had never
seen anything like it. and all his read
ing had never given him any idea
whatever of the reality He stared at
it all now in bewildered. almost
frightened manner that grasped only a
part of the terrible significance of it
all.
Finally he turned to John Gordon
and said with a tone in which irrita-
ton was the dominant note:
"Why don't some of these children
so over and play in the Hope House
Fairgrounds instead of rolling in this
awful filth? | understood you to say
that Hope House had playground"
John Gordon looked at Mr.. Marsh at
first with a feeling Of indignation,
which rapidly changed to one of sad
ness.
"How many children can play in a
space shut In and bounded by lot less
than 30 feet wide and 100 feet long
1t is crowded to overf1owing now. DO
you know how many years Miss An
drews pleaded and begged and prayed
and turned mountains of selfish indif-
ference and commercial greed to get
that little Playground"
II have no idea. Hadn't we better
go inside now?" Mr. Marsh replied
feebly. Lets get through with it. |
had no idea it was all so horrible. OF
course this is unusually bad. isn't it?"
"There are fifty other streets as bad
or worse within two miles of Hope
House.
"Why don't they get new garbage
boxes at least?" Mr.. Marsh exclaimed
in the same irritated manner. He had
begun by being sick at the sight Of the
fearful conditions He was now grow.
ing angry.
"Who do you mean by they Mr.
Marsh" John Gordon said. with some
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
EAGLE LAKE.

Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. Lindquist, of
Spirit Lake, a.. visited Mr.. and Mrs.
M. b. Scott of this place during the
Christmas vacation.
A dance is billed for next Friday
evening. If the weather is good a
large crowd will be expected. At least
it is hoped there will be, for at the
last few dances there were plenty of
boys but the girls were scarce. It is
hoped the girls won't be so "bashful
next time.
J. Stevens of Rush City, Mimi.
visited relatives in this town few
days the fore part of the week.
The quarantine for scarlet fever has
been taken from the house Of J.
Swartz', and his daughter, Mrs. Cora
Steinburg. ia now very well.
Enough snow fell the fore part OF the
week to make the sleighing very
good.
MISS L dAUA 1O66AdA4 anu AOA AA4OAAO
Emma Wentland of GAINESVILLE spent
Sunday with Miss Pressnall's parents
of this place.
Brook Sewers sold at public auction
Wednesday, Jan 18th, on his farm, two
and one-half miles south of this place,
all of his household goods, stock,
farming implements, etc. Mr.. Mic
Juliar was auctioneer.
Miss Mae Dickinson was repor ted as
on the sick list the fore part of the
week, but is now reported much
better.
A small crowd of young folks sur
prised Ralph Miner last Saturday eve
ming. Games were partaken of by all
and right good time was declared by
one and all.
A sudden blizzard struck Eagle
Lake, Tuesday evening but it was
no uncommon thing and it was not as
bad as the one Dec. "a.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
RAPIDAN.

The Norwegian church held Christ
mas exercises in the church Dec. 2sth.
A fine program was rendered and q
lovely tree loaded with presents made
the little folks happy.
The school closed Dec 10Th for q
two weeks vacation. Miss Murphy
spent her vacation in Garden city
with her parents.
Misses Mollie. Katie, Martha and
Lille Weir~have been enjoying the
holidays visiting their parents.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Gus Strum lost one
of their children Dec. 3Oth.
Miss Annie Weller spent her vaca-
ton at home.
Miss Edith McDuffey came home to
enjoy the Christmas vacation.
A Lumber of young people enjoyed
the hospitality of M. Weir and family
Dec. Goth Dancing and games were
endulged in and all passed pleasant
evening
Henry Staufer, a farmer living
three miles east of Winnebago City,
came 35 miles with load of grain
to exchange for Rapidan -four re-
Gently.
Orville Mcdonald came home to
spend Christmas.
Bertha Hanson is home to spend the
winter.
Miss Bessie Jameson is home to
remain during the winter.
MIR. Krupp Of st. Paul spent Christ
mas with T, G. Rodgers and fsmilv.
A surprise party in honor of Scott
Jameson, who is home from the state
university. was held at the home of
VIM. Jameson New Years eve. A
pleasant time is reported.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
KERNs AND HEBRON,

Miss Abbie Randall, Rueben Purrier
and William Sharp are on the sick
list.
The Congregational Sunday school
elected their officers last Sunday as
follows: Superintendent. William @.
Clark; assistant superintendent, Mrs.
Geo. Johnson; secretary, W. N. Sharp
assistant secretary, Chester Steel; or
ganist, Miss Abbie Randall choirister,
Mrs. A. Lind. Owing to the storm
the Christmas exercises were held last
Wednesday evening.
There will be over twenty telephones
on the Nicollet line when they are all
in. The line men are still at work,
consequently the phones are not work
ing well, but will be all right when
all are properly adjusted. The patrons
are beginning to realize the benefit of
the phones
L. Burrill, who has been laid up
from the effects of kick from horse
some time ago, is now about well.
Will Keene, who has been in Klon-
dixie for the past five years, returned
last week and is visiting friends and
relatives in this vicinity. He will
start for Helena, Montana, this week
where he intends to engage in bust
ness with his uncle. Mr.. Doty.
Mrs. Abel Keene and daughter. Ida,
who have been making their home
with DR.. Ralph Keene of Belling-
ham, are spending few DAYS visiting
relatives and friends in this vicinity.
The party given by Pastor Allen
and wife to the young people of Heb
ron last Tuesday evening was sue
cess from start to, finch. All present
had remarkably good time playing
games and other amusements. Re-
freshments were served later in the
evening and all went home feeling
that they had spent very pleasant
time and wishing Pastor and Mrs.
Allen many happy new years to come.
The Hebron choir met for practice
at 7. Hodson's Friday evening.
James MCGOWAN, who was kicked
by horse some time ago. is recover
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
IT'S A TALE OF WOE.
Citizen" of Garden City Tells of "Be-
fore and After.

The Free Press is in receipt of
communication from Garden City
resident who bewails sadly the present
state Of things. It Is evident that
the writer Of the communication is
not supporter of incorporation, be-
cause he goes on to relate how the
place was on the road to prosperity
prior to the day when it took upon
itself incorporation. This man wants
the public to know what Garden City
had "before and after. - He says:
We had a good, live weekly news
paper, now we have none.
We had four stores, dry goods, gro
ceries, hats. caps and Yankee notions.
We had three hardware and ma
chinery stores. two now.
We had three blacksmith shops
running full blast, now two do all
the work.
We had harness shop and cobbler
shop; we have neither now.
Two barber shops existed then, one
does the work now, which Is a strong
indication that the citizens are letting
their 'Pfeffers'' grow some.
Two buses "made the trains then.
one does it all now.
A stock dealer shipped car or two
of hogs or cattle week. that has
fallen off like the other business.
Three feed mills were running then
one now supplies the demand.
Even the doctors felt the change,
the health of he people must be bet
ter, anyway. because now the village
has one doctor where it had two be-
fore; also the drug trade has fallen
off; possibly "winks' are not so fire.
quent, for there is no drug store in
the village now where before one did
we'll and there was a promise of an
other.
Real estate is not moving and the
dealer in dirt has left.
Even the painters and the stone and
brick masons have gone.
Before there were no vacant houses
now there are some.
The assessed valuation of the vii
lage has decreased between $S, 900 and
$40, 900 in the last two years.
The writer is glad to state that the
postofice still remains in their midst
and he is in hope that it will not get
away from them.
AS a last vail the man with the pen
says he is convinced that the village
is not able to put on city airs yet
The Free Press is hopeful that Gar
den City will take brace and later
this same citizen will be in a position
to tell of better things.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
to her duties as teacher in the Kelly
district at Vernon.
Miss Cora Lamp has returned to the
high school at Mankato
KERNS AND HEBRON,

Ruben Purrier. who has been on
the sick list, is much improved.
The patrons of the Oaklawn cream
cry are contemplating hauling ice
next week.
Miss Ella Randall. he Misses Grace
and Blanch Dsor. Miss Ora Whitcomb
and the Misses Lula and Viola Hold
son. returned to their studies at the
normal last Monday.
Misses Una, Alice and Ella Hodson
returned to their schools last week.
Miss Lowe resumed her school work
in the Hebron school on Monday with
an increased attendance.
The telephones On the Nicollet line
are being put in order as fast as posi-
BILE. The company is crowded with
business and short of help. The man
agement asks the patrons to have pa
thence and everything will soon be
adjusted.
. Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Gleason have
been made happy by the arrival of
nine pound girl at their home last
week.
W. G. Bean of CRANKY and Miss
Louise McCarger of Nicollet were
married last Wednesday and left for
the twin cities. Congratulations.
Mrs. Markham of Hebron is quite
i'll. Her mother, whose home is in
Iowa, arrived last Sunday and will
care for Mrs Markham.
K. Burrill is substituting for Carrier
Whitcomb on rural route No. 6. Mr..
Whitcomb is in the hospital in ST.
Paul for treatment.
Drake Brothers are hauling wood
to Judson to fill Car for Redwood
county farmers.
Charles Peterson has good many
logs at his saw mill ready for saving.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09

bitterness. The landlords! The city
ordinance makes it obligatory on the
landlords to furnish and keep in good
repair garbage boxes sufficient in size
to accommodate the number of fami-
| lies in their tenements.'
Mr.. Marsh looked at the box In front
of his own double decker and said
nothing.
1t was a rotten apology for what had
once been small box. 1t had only
three sides and no cover. 1t was filed
to overlooking. and browning the heap
Of stencil was dead chicken swarming
with maggots. 1t was fair sample of
every other box in Bowen street, and
| In its loathsome and naked uncleanness
1t stood there in the blaze of the pitiless
sun a dumb but CHASTITY and over
| whelming witness against the cultured
Indifference of the men who are not
willing to be their brothers keepers so
long as they can live luxuriously on
their brothers needs at distance from
all suffering and responsibility.
They went into the narrow court that
separated the rear from the front of
the building, and John Gordon pointed
out the deadly nature of the construc-
ton.
There is no direct sunlight in any of
these rooms that open on the court
All light and air must enter either
where we did or come in from the
topv'
He uttered the word in time to pre-
vent Mr.. Marsh from stumbling over
projection in the shape of a raised plat
form built out from the side wall,
shortening the distance between the
main, walls of the court. The use of
the platform was, as he afterward
learned, to furnish a little additional
room for hanging out clothes, which
were suspended above the platform on
a series of racks.
The floor of the court or passageway
between the two wings of the dumb
belr' was slippery with filth of every
description. In the semidarkness which
prevailed in spite Of the suns glare
outside could be seen pale, tired wo-
men with sallow, dirty faces, peering
out from doorway and window. The
heat was sitting, as not breath blew
In at either end Of the passage, and the
Odor was overpowering.
Mr.. Marsh hesitated.
II don't know that / care to go In"
he said almost In tone of fear.
TOO late to back out now, Mr..
Marsh. Come! 1t will do you good.
Make you more contented with your
home on the boulevard" John Gordon
said grimly.
He greeted the group Of women in
the doorway. and they returned his
greeting ciyilly enough. for he was
wearing his regular inspectors badge,
authorized by the board of health, and
besides all that he had already in the
course of his brief study made friends
In the block.
Almost the first step they took from
the doorway plunged them into dark
ness. Gordon had hold Of Mr.. AIarsh's
arm and was silent until they lame to
the first fight of stairs at the enu of
49,