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The Russian Christmas was celebrated
by dinner last night at the Russian en-
bassy, when the Persian minister, Gen
Isaac Khan; Madame de Meissner, Miss de
Smirnoff, Miss Martha Hoy and Mr.. Ga
brilowitch, the Russian pianist; Mr. Han
sen, the first secretary Of the embassy;
Mr.. Rogestvensky, Lieutenant Colonel Ras-
popow, Baron Fersen and Mr.. Routkowsky
Joined the family party, and enjoyed the
frolic later about the Christmas tree, an
important feature Of the festival.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Merriam gave a dinner last
night, when their guests were Assistant
Secretary of War and Mrs. Sanger, Mr. and
Mrs. G. L. Bradley, Mr.. and Mrs Chopper.
Mrs. Audenried, Miss Cook, Rear Admiral
Kenny and Colonel Biddle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-07

Lady Herbert will receive the guests to-
night a the first of the Bachelors cotillions.
Miss Goelet of New York and Mr.. Robert
Goelet are guests of Lady Herbert this
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-07

honor Of Mrs. Sloane of New York, who,
with her husband, is visiting Senator and
Mrs. Depew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-07

Senator and Mrs. Hanna are at the Ar.
lington for the rest Of the season. Miss
Hanna and Miss Phelps are with them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-07

Captain and Mrs. Pendleton entertained
the officers and ladies of the Washington
navy yard and marine barracks on Tues
day afternoon at a small tea in honor of
their friend, Miss Margaret Dale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Of Phila-
delphfa, who are here to enjoy several fes-
tivities. were entertained at dinner last
night by Mr.. Walter v. r. Berry, whose
other guests were the charge daffaires Of
the French embassy and Nine. de Margerie,
Miss Boardman. Miss Warder and Mr.. Nor
man of the British embassy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-07

Mrs. r. A. Nottingham is visiting her
parents. Col. and Mrs. r. G. Rutherford,
1911 10Th street.
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CONTINUED on Eighth Page
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
X. OF P. PICNIC.
Yesterdays Affair al sibley Proves a
Great Success.
From Fridays Daily.

FUN iiiudy Ddlly.
Fully one hundred and fifty people
were in attendance upon the picnic given
at Sibley park yesterday afternoon by
the Knights of Pythias. 1t was fine
gathering and all enjoyed themselves
hugely. A number of visiting knights
were present to enjoy the pleasantries.
There was program of sports, and each
event was greatly enjoyed by the spec
tators. The prizes won were donated by
the following firms and persons: Snow
Art Gallery, piece of statuary; George E.
Brett Qnc.), lady's silk handkerchief;
Nyquist & Iverson, necktie; f. E.
Heinze, pound of candy; j. R. Bowen,
bottle of grape juice; |. Longini, neck
tie; d. S. Stern company, silk handker-
chief; Slama Tea company, oriental rug.
The Mankato Fruit Commission COM
pany sent out a dozen melons, and the
Gamble Robinson company presented the
party with bunch of bananas.
The ball game resulted in victory
for the nine captained by Mr.. Bowen.
The score was Is to l3.
Bowen's team was made up of Plymat,
Lewis, Northrup, Hubbard, Kennedy,
Burquist, Hunt, Maltby.
Lee Wood was captain of the opposing
team This was made up of Sickle.
Stephan, Fancher, Davis, Withee. DoXey
Carey, Jones.
The supper served was greatly enjoyed
and the picnic was a pronounced sue
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
DON'T BE CAUGHT.
Fly Sharper Selling en- Alleged Fly
Killing Preparation.
From Fridays Daily.

1t is reported that fly sharper, sup
posed to be from st. Paul or Minneapo-
lis. has done land office business selling
preparation made of sand and sawdust
among farmers in several country towns
of the state. The young man drove to the
home of farmer and asked to be per-
mitted to demonstrate the value of a
certain preparation he had for keeping
flies away from horses and cattle. He
had a small bottle from which he would
wet cloth and then rub it over the legs
of COW or horse. The liquid worked as
by magic, and farmers Immediately
became impressed with the value of the
stuff. He said he didn't have very much
of it in liquid form, but had it in a dry
form, from which the liquid could be
manufactured. One little package would
make a gallon of the liquid, and all that
was necessary was to put the powder in
a Jar, pour water over it and let it stand
twenty-four hours. He sold six pack
ages of the powder for 81, but offered So
worth for $3.50, and most of the farmers
took enigheen packages. Several OF
them tried the stuff the same day and
found that it was nothing but sand and
sawdust-Fairmont Sentinel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
SUIT FOR DAMAGES.
St. Clair Man Sues Another to Re.
cover for Alleged Assault.
From SATURDAYS Daily.

F. c. Peterson of st. Clair has com
menced an action against August Chaser
of the same place to recover civilly for an
alleged assault made upon him on July
30th last by the defendant. The action
is started in the district court, and the
papers were placed in the sheriff's hands
today for service.
The complaint alleges that CHASER used
abusive language toward Peterson and
assaulted him with blows, and approach
ed him with rock and a hay knife in an
angry and threatening manner, and that
he then became so Infatuated that he
rushed and got his shot gun and rushed
back to within five or six rods of the
plaintiff and threatened to shoot and
kill him, and that he aimed the gun at
him and pulled the trigger. The plain
tiff thought the gun loaded and suffered
great mental and nervous strain, by rea-
son of which he seeks the damages.
A. H. Lossow and H. l.. & j. w.
Schmitt are the plaintiffs attorneys.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
Fred W. Boehmsr, the Restauran
Proprietor, Passes Away.
His Death, Occurring This Morning,
Was Entirely Unexpected.
Recovering Nicely From Operation,
When Heart Failure Occurred.
Brief Account of a Successful and
Popular Man.
From Saturdays Daily.

ASAiA -
Fred w. Boehmer died at half past
six O'Clock this morning at his home,
Ala Main street. His death was totally
unexpected to those of his friends and
acduaintances who did not know how
serious was his condition yesterday. 1t
will be remembered that he was operated
upon Sunday for strangulated hernia.
He had been a sufferer from hernia for
a year past, and had also been treated
for his heart as recently as a month ago.
He was taken suddenly i'll on Sunday,
and an immediate operation was seen to
be necessary in order to save his life.
The operation was performed in the
afternoon at his home by DR.. j. NJ. Ed
wards. assisted by Drs. w. NJ. Curran
and A. 0. Bielland. Mr.. BEGINNERS
heart was examined previous to the
operation and it seemed to be unusually
strong. The operation was performed
successfully, and the patient felt very
well the next two days, suffering little
from the shock of the operation. He
continued well until Thursday night,
when he began to sink rapidly, his heart
showing weakness. He was quite low
yesterday morning, but rallied during
the day and was much better at four
o'clock Yesterday afternoon. After that
he began to sink again, and lost con-
seriousness by midnight. He pass
ed away without having re-
gained consciousness. The ply
sicians ascribe his death to exhaustion
following the operation, resulting in
heart failure
Mr.. Boehmer was born forty mine
years ago the third day of last February,
in Prussia, Germany, and was brought
to New York city when but one year old
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
THIEF GAINS ENTRANCE.
Attempts to Eurslarize the Home OF
Rev. George H. Davis.
From Fridays Daily.


An attempt was made to burglarize
the home of Rev. Geo. Davis on Warren
street last evening, but nothing of value
was taken, so far as is known.
The family drove to st. Clair in the
morning to spend the day with Rev.
Davis son, DR.. Fred Davis, and did not
return until ten o'clock last night. Moth
ing was noticed to be amiss until 60
ing to her room on the second floor, Miss
Alice Davis saw that the bureau drawers
had been ransacked and the contents
scattered on the floor. Investigation
showed that the kitchen window at the
rear of the house had been pried up and
the sash lock broken. The side door
was also unlocked.
This morning Rev. Davis shovel was
found in the yard, and it had paint on
it where it had been used to pry up the
window.
Neighbors noticed tramp in the Wei
nifty during the evening, and it is thought
that he was the intruder. He may have
been interrupted when the family re-
turned. The house was burglarized four
wears ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21

He remained there until he became a
young man, and then removed to Iowa.
He located in Mankato about twenty
five years ago, and had positions in the
MankatO and Clifton houses. He en-
gagged IN the restaurant business some
twelve or thirteen years ago, and was
very successful in this, his efforts being
ably seconded by his wife. He succeeded
in accommodating some property, and re-
Gently built large home on Main street.
He had reached the point in life where
he could begin to enjoy comforts and the
fruits of his years of toll.
Mr.. Boehmer was married on July 9th,
twenty -four years ago, to Miss Rose
Grininger of this city, and she survives
him, as do their two daughters, Misses
Pearl and Clara Boehmer. He did not
leave any brothers or sisters
The deceased was a member of the
f lights of Pythias, A. 0. U. w. and
Inks lodges of this city, and carried 81
900 of life insurance i'll the Woodmen
order, and $1,000 with the Travellers
He was a member of the Presbyterian
church
Mr. Boehmer was splendid citizen,
Industrious, upright and honorable in
all things He took an intelligent in
terest in local, state and national af
fairs, and was always ready to listen
to the views of others and discuss them.
He was progressive and liberal, whole
souled, of cheerful disposition, and he
will be sadly missed at his place of bust
ness, where SO many of our citizens had
become accustomed to his presence and
glad to exchange greetings with him.
"Fred's" pies and his dinners had a wide
reputation, and his restaurant enjoyed an
unusual degree of popularity.
While Mr. Boomers death causes
general sorrow in the community, the |
sympathy of all will be extended to his |
excellent family in their sudden and
overwhelming sorrow.
The funeral will occur from the Pres |
byterian church Monday afternoon at |
2:30 o'clock Rev F. Z. r. Miller will |
preach the sermon, and each of the lodges |
to which the deceased belonged will at
tend in a body. The remains will be |
taken to the church one hour before the |
services, and. friends will then have
an opportunity of viewing them.
The active pail bearers will be John |
Murphy, Fred Kron, ex-Mayor Petersen,
w. b. Davies, VIM. i. Humason and Ed. |
Weaver.
The honorary pail bearers will be
John III. Stewart, David Richards, F. G. |
Heinze, John Klein, Geo. M. Palmer and
Robt. Lamm.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
TRUNKS BURGlkRiZED.
Dining Room Help Suffer Loss Of
Money.
From FridaY's Daily.

from frldayS DAILY.
The police are investigating several
thefts that have. recently occurred at a
local hotel. Several guests lost hats
and other small articles, but the thief
became holder yesterday and went
through the trunks of the dining room
help. The trunks Of two girls who came
from Rochester a week ago were gone
through in their rooms in the hotel some
time between $50 a. m. and a. m,
and $40 was stolen from one and $3.50
from the other. A young man who
carries dishes rooms across the street
from the hotel, and his trunk was gone
through at the latter place and $3.50
taken This trunk was burglarized yes
terday afternoon.
There is no clue to the thief The lat
ter took nothing but money, evidently
fearing discovery if anything else was
taken
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
LIVERY CHANGES HANDS.
From Saturdays Daily.

A deal has been consummated where
by Pierce & Wadell of Mankato become
possessors of the Vernon Center Livery
and Feed Stables. Mr.. Stoner the for
mer proprietor has landed interests in
the northern part of the state that de-
mands his attention, hence concluded to
dispose of his interests here. While the
sale was made last week, yet the new
owners did not take possession until last
Monday Mr.. VIM. Wadell will be on
hand to attend the wants of those who
may need livery service. Just what
changes may be made, we are not advis-
ed of, but the new proprietors are ener-
getic young men and doubtless will put
the business on a better footing than it
ever has been.-Vernon Center News.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
THE FALL TERM WILL OPEN SEPT.
FIRST.

The fall term of the Mankato CONNER
cial college will open Sept. lst. and the
indications are that the enrolment at
that time will be unusually large. 1t
is the desire of Messrs. Brandrup & Net
tleton to have as many of their prospec-
tive students as possibly can, enter at
that time, and as an inducement they
offer two months tuition free. For par
ticulars call at or address the school. A
beautifully illustrated catalogue will be
sent free upon application.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
C. G. w. FOR SALE.
President Stickney Admits That Me-
goiiations Are Pending.
From Fridays Daily.

Chicago, Aug. l4.-"Negotiations are
in progress for the sale of the Chicago
Great Western"
President Stickney made this state
ment this morning, but declined to state
with whom he is negotiating.
The Gould interests are supposed to
be the parties.
The officials of the community of in
terests roads are now more than anX-
ious to secure the Great Western on ac-
count of the legal victory won by the
latter in compelling the Union Pacific
to furnish it an entrance into Omaha.
1t is believed the purchase of the Great
Western is absolutely necessary to stop
rate wars.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21

to the effect that Judge Buckham has
already granted the Nelson's a new trial
and also change of venue, but this is
denied by The Journal of that city. The
story was that the trial would begin in
Faribault on Aug. 10. The argument
for the new trial is to be heard in Fari-
bault on Aug 20.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
FINED FOR CONTEMPT.
Witness Who Failed to Appear. Pays
$40 in Probate Court.
From Saturdays Daily,

From Saturdays Daily.
Fred Peck Roe of Aapleton was fined
$40 for contempt of court by Judge
Hughes this morning, for having failed
to respond to citation, in the matter
of the estate of his mother, Mrs. Mary
Roe, deceased Sheriff Williams went
to Mapleton yesterday afternoon with
the warrant, but failed to find Roe there.
After some search he was located in
Vernon Center.
Roe was placed on the stand this after
noon to give the testimony that was de-
sired
Judge Hughes turned the fine over to
the county treasurer, to be placed in
the unapportioned school fund, as pro-
yided by law.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
WAITING FOR BRICK.
Work Temporarily Suspended on The
Milwaukee Passenger Depot.
From FRIDAYS Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
Work on the Milwaukee passenger
depot is suspended temporarily owing
to the non arrival of the brick which the
railroad company is furnishing for the
structure. The foundation is complet-
ed and it is certainly handsome job,
rejecting great credit upon the contrac-
tors, j. B. Nielsen & Co., and his work
men. The building is up to the window
sill line and the stone work is ashla in
style and makes a very pretty appear
ance The brick is a dark brown paving
brick. 1t is believed that the brick will
reach here within week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
HIS LEG BROKEN.
From fridays Daily.

An old gentleman whose name we did
not learn fell off from stack of grain
yesterday afternoon while working in the
harvest field several miles from st. Clair,
and suffered the fracture of one leg. He
was seventy years of age and was stiff
in one leg. A physician from st. Clair
was summoned. The scarcity of labor
renders it necessary for old and young
alike to 90 into the fields this year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
SCHOOL HOUSE CONTRACT.
From Fridays Daily.

Neitge & Larson were yesterday
awarded the contract for the construction
of the new school building at Norris
town, at $1,000, they being the lowest
bidders. 1t is to be six room, two
story brick building, and is to be com
pleted by Jan. LIST. The other bids were
as follows: j. B. Nielsen & Co., $4,000;
Q. NJ. Hagwell, $l0,250; Chas. Coren,
Faribault, $l0,375; c. H. Peltier, Fari-
bault, $l0,295.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
ONE GRADE HIGHER.
MiIIers Think This Years Wheat
Crop Better Than Last.
From Fridays Daily.

from FrluayS Daily.
The millers of this part of the state
held meeting at the Saulpaugh this
forenoon, to talk over matters of interest
to them at the beginning of a crop year.
1t was the general impression that wheat
will average one grade better this year
than last, to Judge by what has been
marketed, although this is too small
an amount to make the statement sure.
Last year most of the wheat graded re-
jected, but this year it is likely to be
mostly number two and three.
The matter of freight rates was not
talked over.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21

c., St. P, ii. & o. Time Table
SDes Moines and Sioux City Passenger
10. s arrives at 1915 q. N. Departs at
I9:45 &. M.
'aKansas City and Denver Express No. q
arrives at 12:46 p. "a. Departs a.
12:56 p. m.
Kansas City NAH and Express No. 1. az
Iiyes at 1l:25 p. n. Departs at 1l:Ss
sst James Passenger No I, arrives a.
1850 p. m. Departs at 500 p. n.
'Mankato and Gilmore Passenger No. Al
departs at 1865 a. m.
No. Is to Sioux Falls and Mitchell. az
rives at 1885 p. m.
Trains Going East and North.
'Twin City Limited No: g. arrives g.
4:f2 a. N. Departs 4:43 a. m.
est. James Passenger No: arrives 8.
$50 a. m. Departs at 7:10 a. m.
Erwin City Local No. 6, arrives at 1873
D. m. Departs at 1885 D. m.
sHTwin City Express No. 4, arrives AZ
4:45 D. m. DEPARTS at 4:5G p. n.
gilmore and Mankato Passenger No. Is.
arrives at $40 p. m.
essTwin City ard Aankato Local, arrives
at 1O45 a. m. Departs at 1855 p. "a.
No. 16 from Sioux Falls and Mitchell ar
rives al 5:15 a. II.
sDaiiy except Sunday. sSDatiy.
.ssSupday only.
CHAS y. JOHNSON. Ticket Agent
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
FAIR IN OPERA HOUSE.
From SATURDAYS Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
1t is announced that the Brown coun-
ty fair this year will omit all shows and
exhibitions, and it will be purely an ag-
ricultural exhibit. In consequence the
fair will be held in the opera house at
New Ulm where booths will be arranged.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21

sWaterville, Elysian, Madison Lake accommo-
dation departs 6 100 p. m daily except Satur-
day arrives 20 M, daily except Sunday.
Trains for Waterville, Faribault, North
field, Red Wing, st. Paul, Minneapolis
and intermediate points leave at $40 q.
m. and 1890 p m. Trains arrive from
those points at 9:35 p m. and 1890 p. m.
Trains for Dodge Center, Dubuque, Chi
ago, and the east, Dies Moines. ST. JOS
eph, Kansas City and the southwest leave
at $40 a. m. and 1900 p. m. Trains ar.
rive from those points at 9:s5 p. II. and
l12:30 p. IN.
Trains leave for Austin, Lyle andMan-
ley Junction reave at 1920 a.. N. and ar
rive at 1898 p. N.
Trains marked / run daily except Sun
day; all others daily. For information as
70 dates or routes to any point apply to
Chicago Great West ,rn Agent at depot.
W. Il. BARR, Agent
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
Railroad Time Tables
Chicago,
milwaukee g
ST. Paul RYs

No. la 8hrAarSf Is a. NJ No. Aza.G lo a. m.
No. 108 q Asp. n. No. 3d.. :35 p. M
No. 166. ....5 up. N. No. 'I23...... 7;0op. N.
No. 122 makes connections at Austin
for Chicago, Milwaukee, Kansas City, st.
Louis and Peoria, also for points west Of
Wells.
No. les makes connections for Chicago,
istlTa okea and points west OF Wells.
], 9. MOORE. Agent
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21

The Wadena Tribune states that At
torney A. B. Hughes of that place has
awarded contract to build a house
for him. Mr.. Hughes is brother of
Thomas and Evan Hughes of this city.
1t is suspected that the young man has
thoughts of matrimony
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21
THIRTY DAYS IN JAIL.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Charles Wesley Cook was given a hear
ing before Judge Wade yesterday. At
the request of Mr.. Altenberg, who was
the principal loser by the old mans
swindling scheme, the charge of grand
larceny was dismissed and one of petty
larceny preferred against him. He plead
ed guilty to the charge and was fined $25
or thirty days in Jail. Not having the
money he will serve the jail sentence.
Mr. Altenberg and all who saw the poor
old man, feeble and shattered in health,
had compassion upon him. Cook de-
clared that he would sometime make
good all of the losses occasioned by him
during his protracted spree. He says
that his father was Methodist minis
ter and his brother is president OF an
eastern college.-Fairmont Sentinel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-08-21

Going East
Chicago Mail and
Passenger, No. hr. Dep.
504 ..............5:0s a. N. 1909 a. Il
''Local Passenger
No. 6............. ........., zoe p. u
Chicago Express
No. 502.. 40 p. m. $50 p. M
'aLocal Passenger
No. 2......... 7:45 4. m. .........
mo. 90 for New
Ulm. ....................1l 30 q. N
sANo. "a for lew
Ulm ............ .......... 7:00 p. II
Going Vest.
ssLocal Passenger
NO 5........... .......... 700 a. N
Dakota Passenger
No. 503.... 49,. ii 35 a. m. II 40 a. N
Minnesota Bfan
and Passenger
No. 507. 1900 o. m. .........
Local Passenger
No. Sol. ........ 11:z5 p. IA. 1855 y. N
No. 81 from New
Dlm ........... 7:Se q. n. ..........
No. SO from Nav
Uim ........... 5:15 p. N. ..........
sDaiiy. ssDaily except Sunday. Daily
west Of kankato.
CHARLES e. JOHNSON. Agent