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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
ED. JONES PROMOTED. "a
Goes to Sioux Falls to Manage the
W. U. Office There.


Ed. Jones has resigned his position as
manager of the local office of the West
ern Union Telegraph company to accept
the position of manager of the COM
pany's office at Sioux Falls, S. D., which
carries with it an increase of salary of
$25 month. He will 60 to Sioux Falls
tonight to take the position, and his
family will follow in about month.
Mr.. Jones has been succeeded as man.
ager of the office in this city by j. S. Nc
Kearly of Minneapolis, who arrived yes
terday and took charge at once. He is
pleasant gentleman and will no doubt
fill the position satisfactorily.
Mr.. Jones has been employed in the
local office of the company for fifteen
years past, and for the past thirteen
years has been manager. He has given
very general satisfaction, and our people
will sincerely regret his departure, while
rejoicing in his promotion. When the
offer of the Sioux Falls office came to
him few days ago, he decided that he
could not afford to let it go. The best
wishes of his many friends will accom-
pany him and his excellent family.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
WAS ANXIOUS TO MARRY.

Albert Lea, May 4.-William E. French
last Saturday came here from point
near Austin and applied to the clerk of
the court for marriage license. Clerk
Hayes exacted an oath that the lady of
his choice, Miss Nellie T. Farrell, lived
in Freedom county and was eighteen
years of age The couple were married
and now the brides father has sworn
out a warrant charging French with
perjury and stating that the girl is only
seventeen years of age. Sheriff Fossom
has gone after French.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
OBITUARY.
From Wednesdays Daily.


Mrs. Frances A. Durham of North
Mankato died at the home of her daught-
er, Mrs. Albert McDermid, at North va
kima, Washington, April Goth, 1904.
Mrs. Durham, whose maiden name was
Frances A. Clark, was born at Park
Ridge, Illinois, March Goth, lS4l. She
was married to Jesse III. Durham April
7th, 1859, and Mr.. and Mrs. Durham
came west the same year, settling at
Winnebago City. After brief residence
there they came to Hebron, Nicollet
county. They were thus pioneers in those
early and troublous times that tried
mems souls. Mr.. Durham died in 1878,
and to Mrs. Durham fell the care and
responsibility of bringing up and edu-
eating her young family of three boys
and six girls.
This, work she did nobly and well, and
this responsibility was always discharg-
ed in the spirit of self-sacrifice and good
cheer. Her life was radiant with the
virtues of kindness, maternal love, devo-
ton to her family and to duty, quiet
and reserved modesty, and a fortitude
and industry that were heroic. She
leaves to her family and to all who knew
her memory that will hallow her name,
for "none knew her but to love her and
none named her but to praise"
Mrs. Dunham's remains were brought
home to Mankato and were inferred in
the family lot beside those of her hus-
band in the cemetery at Hebron, Tues
F, day, May Sd, 1904.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
SMOOTH SWINDLER ABROAD.
Minnesota Bankers Warned to Look
Out for the Fellow.
From Wednesdays Daily.

The secretary of the Minnesota Bank
ers' association is after clever swindler
signing himself as H. M. Worries, also j.
A. Swank. He is operating in southern
Minnesota and northern Iowa, and warn
ing is being sent to all association mem
bers from headquarters in Minneapolis.
The man pretends to sell school supplies
and makes inquiries as to charges made
on collections. One check offered was
signed A. w. Taylor, town clerk, on the
State Bank of Bloomington, Ill. The
man was last seen at Austin April %.
He is smooth talker, of pleasant adj
dress, complexion and color of hair me-
dunn, about five feet ten and a half
inches high, weighs about $50 pounds,
aged thirty to thirty five, and wears a
X. p. charm.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
MANkATO FREE PRESS.

by their own brands, and combine to
show the consumers of the east the SUI
periority of Minnesota butter, there is
no reason to doubt that their brands will
sell above the regular market price to
the wholesale dealers. The trade will
learn to call for the Minnesota brands,
and the commission men will be glad to
handle them. If necessary, it will pay
the Minnesota creameries to maintain
an agent in New York to look after their
interests, and see that they get the
extra price of two cents a pound or so,
for all the brands that are entitled to
it.
This little item of two cents pound
is not to be despised. The Minnesota
creameries turn out 100000 pounds of
butter year. If even one-third of this
product could 60 under special brands
and bring two cents above the market
price, it would mean 100000 a year to
the progressive owners of the fancy
brands-half a million year sent out
from the east to Minnesota.
Blue ribbons and diplomas for butter
contests are very well in their way, but
100000 year looks better. Other man.
ufacturing plants seek to make money
off their regulations, and there is no rea-
son why creameries should be an excep-
ton. The good will of a high grade
creamery plant ought to bring additional
income.-M Minneapolis Journal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
BEAUFORT wINNOwINGS.

Miss Lula Johnson is the guest of
Mrs. Henry Rogers.
Miss Alice Cramer visited with her
parents last Sunday.
Mr.. and. Mrs. Horace Greedy went to
Waterville last Saturday to see the lat
ter's father, who has been sick.
John c. Ward is on the gain once
more. All hope he will soon recover
from his sickness.
The farmers are all glad to see the
sun and warm weather. They say it
looks more like spring.
Herb Healy of North Dakota arrived
at the home of his brother Ralph last
Sunday. He will go on his fathers farm
south of Mapleton.
Quite a number of fish has been tax
en- out of the creek the past week.
Mrs. Joseph Dumbeck visited with
field and E. Dudley Parsons, reading. In
one corner was refreshment stand at
Mrs. Henry Rogers last Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Oyer called on
Mrs. George Sellers last Monday.
Ball playing is the rage in Beauford
now.
There is to be dance in the Beauford
hall next Saturday night, April 80.
The women in this vicinity are busy
cleaning up their door yards.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
Erratic Flight of Clay Target Results
in Injury to C. E. Wise's Eye.

ASAii 'Sy . -y'
Charles E. Wise, one of the proprie-
tors of The Review, met with pain
full and serious accident at about four
o'clock yesterday afternoon at the
grounds of the gun club in Sibley park.
The weekly shoot of the club was
about to begin, and new Leggett trap
was being adjusted and tested. 1t did
not spring the targets far enough, and
the members of the club, except the one
who was springing the trap, were crowd
ed around the trap while it was being
readjusted Several targets were sprung,
and sailed straight out, and this led
the members to close around the sides,
thinking that all of the targets would
be sent in the same direction.
The next target unexpectedly flew di-
rectly to the left and struck Mr.. Wise
who was standing six or eight feet away
squarely in the right eye. The target
is light and made of clay and easily
broken, and of itself would probably not
have inflicted much of an injury, as it is
three inches in diameter, with a blunt
edge. Mr.. Wise, however, was wearing
his spectacles, and the target struck the
glass with such force that the glass was
shattered and the frame broken in two OF
three places. Pieces of the glass forced
their way into the eyeball, making a
very serious injury. The target wal
also broken.
Mr.. Wise was at once taken down
town and medical aid summoned. The
physician was unable to say just how
serious the injury is, but thought that
there was an even chance of saving the
sight Mr.. Wise suffered intense pain
in his eye last night, and this morning
he took the train for Rochester, to have
his eye treated by the Drs. Mayo. He
was accompanied by his wife and broth.
erin law, County Auditor Weaver. DIR
G. H. Mayo was attending the meeting
of the Southern Minnesota Valley Medi.
cal society, but took the 4:45 p. m
train for Rochester, and the family did
not learn of his presence until after his
departure.
The occurrence is greatly regretted by
the members of the gun club, as well
as by all of Mr.. Wise's friends, and
everyone will hope that the injury may
not be of as serious character as some
unable to do his office work for some
time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
MINNESOTA BUTTER BRANDS
Creameries Should Label Product, so
Commissioner Mcconnell Advises
From TUESDAYS Daily.


Minnesota butter is the best in the
world, and brings the highest prices
in the Chicago and New York markets.
In spite of this well-known superiori-
ty, Minnesota buttermakers are receiving
only the average market price for their
product.
The reason for this, according to
Dairy Commissioner Mcconnell, is that
the Minnesota buttermakers have not
learned the value of brand. The best
creameries in the state sell their butter
to New York commission men, who put
their own brand on it and sell it to the
select trade as Smiths Gilt EDGE" or
"Potter's Triple x" for prices two or
three cents better than the regular mar
ket. The merits of Minnesota butter
make a name for the brand, and the
skill of the Minnesota buttermaker puts
dollars in the pockets of the New York
business man.
Mr.. Mcconnell makes suggestion
that seems practical. He wants the Min
nesota creameries to brand their own
butter, and sell it under their own
names, thus they could make regulations
for themselves, and the extra prices as
well as the glory would come to the
profit of the men who make the "cham-
pion" butter.
Apparently the creamery experts of
Minnesota know how to make good but
ter, but do not know how to sell it. They
do not realize what their product is
worth, and of course they cannot blame
the New York dealer for taking advant-
age of the fact. The New York man
knows that there is market for the fin
est butter at premium prices, and he
knows where to get the butter.
It certainly seems that this premium
ought to go to the buttermaker. If our
Minnesota creameries insist on selling
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
DOINGS AT ST. CLAIR.

Mrs. Harry Fooner of Mankato is the
guest of George Caldwell and family.
Mrs. Lulu Hamilton left Monday for
Cleveland, MINI. She has been visiting
her mother, Mrs. M. B. Rasdall for the
past two weeks.
DR.. O'Hara of Alma City visited DR..
Davis Monday evening, going on in the
morning to Mankato with the latter
to attend the Medical association meet
ing.
In the ball game Sunday between st
Clair and Madison Lake the home team
was successful. Score l3 to a. The fea-
lures were not spectacular as the st.
Clarifies had things all their own way.
A fair-sized crowd witnessed the con-
test.
These are the days that make the
farmer glad. He goes about whistling
softly to himself as he watches the SUI
perb progress of the wheat some of
which he thought he had sowed in vain.
Even in the low places the grain seems
to be developing well.
The LIE Sueur has succeeded in clearing
itself of the winters collection of rub
bish and now runs calmly and freely.
The hog and cow that, by some mis-
chance, strayed into the stream and were
carried thus far where they have been
quietly resting for some time moored to
snag, were released lately and one
cause of the small boys excitement re-
moved in consequence.
A large concourse of people followed
the remains of Jerome Menaige, who
lost his life in Duluth last week as not
ed in The Free Press. Father Sherlock
chanted the requiem mass. The young
man was favorably known here, his for
mer home, for his steady habits and
quiet disposition. Hence his sudden tax
ing off at the hands of an assailant, oc-
casions much Indignation.
The Congregational Sunday school will
open a free reading room next Monday
in the Ramspott building next to the
postoffice. Newspapers, magazines and
periodicals of all kinds will be kept on
the tables. There will also be supply
of old magazines for distribution. A
committee will have the room in charge.
1t is expected that many will take ad-
vantage of the opportunity to thus get
in touch with current thought along
many lines.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
LAYING NEW RAILS.
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
The Chicago, Milwaukee 4 st. Paul
railroad is soon to be much improved
between here and Mankate. Today
crew of twenty-five men arrived here and
are now laying new steel rails. This
will be a great improvement on the old
ones, as we knew by the looks of them
that they were not safe to run the trains
at the speed that they have been run
ning.-Minnesota Lake Tribune.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
BUSINESS MEN ORGANIZE.
Mapletonites Will Promote Welfare of
Their Town.
From Fridays Daily.

from Fridays Daily.
Mapleton, April 29.-Dr. Charles Ger
mo, of Balaton, Mimi, is visiting at
the home of his brother, John Germo of
Medo. He was called home on account
of the illness of his mother.
The fire department was called out
yesterday to put out small blaze in
the house occupied by Thomas Mooney.
The fire was easily extinguished and
but little damage done.
Mrs. Horace Bagley of Towner, N.
| D., is here for an extended visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Cornell.
Mrs. L. w. Kruger, who has been
very seriously ill with pneumonia, is
slowly improving.
Melville Will, student at the high
school, has been quite i'll this week.
| On Wednesday evening, reception
was given for Rev. and Mrs. Bolton at
the Baptist parsonage. A large crowd
was present, and had a most enjoyable
time. Rev. Bolton is the new pastor
for the Baptist church at this place.
Among those in attendance at the Odd
Fellows anniversary celebration was
Rev. F. E. Day of Truman. Rev. Day
was formerly pastor of the Baptist
church at this place.
D. ]. Lathrop spent Sunday in Mime
apolis, returning Monday night.
At meeting held at the Public Ii
brary last Friday evening the business
men formed an organization for better
ing the condition of the town. The of
| ficers elected were as follows: Presi-
dent, James Mclaughlin; secretary, j
A. Gmeinder; treasurer, DR.. F. j. Bonn
berger.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
ST. CLAIR NOTES.
From Fridays Daily.

The Congregational Sunday school
held very enthusiastic social Friday
evening. Special features were the con-
versational, in which there was a change
of partner and subject every five min
utes; an advertising guessing contest,
that was won by Frank Lossow; and
program of music and reading, presented
by Mrs. Rasdall and Miss Lossow, duet,
DR.. F. U. Davis, solo, Mr.. Doniel Setch-
which the Misses Hazel Rodgers and
Dollie Wolcott presided. Mr.. Gerald
Caldwell acted as game master.
Rev. Edgar L. Heermance of Man
kato preached to large audience in the
Congregational church Sunday evening
on "Heroism."
Baby girls have arrived at the homes
of John Mann and Earnest Linde.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
VERNON CENTER'S WANTS.
From Wednesdays Daily,

From Wednesdays Daily.
The county board met this afternoon,
and will have three days session. The
jury list is to be drawn at this session.
G. c. Cornish, chairman of the town
board of Vernon Center, appeared be-
fore the board this afternoon and ask
ed for an appropriation Of $500 to assist
in repairing the roads of that town. To-
morrow morning the city officials will
appear to talk with the board about ST.
ting out the curb and gutter along To
Walnut and Hickory street sides of the
court house square.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
BUTTER STATE FIGURES.

w. w. P. Mcconnell, state dairy and
food commissioner, has prepared for ex-
hibit at the Louisiana Purchase EXPOSE
ton statistics showing the dairy re-
sources of the state. These statistics
show that there are 10 creameries in
Minnesota, &c skimming stations and 81
cheese factories. The annual output of
butter is 75,0O0,00 pounds, for which the
farmers of the state receive annually
$4,000, 900.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
GOING TO LONDON.
Miss Eleanor Kinsey Makes Phenome
nal Success in Light Comedy.
From Tuesdays Daily.


The New York Journal of April 10th,
under the heading of ''New Stage Beau
ties" contains very complimentary no.
tice of Miss Eleanor Kinsey, who was at
one time stenographer at the normal
school in this city. The article states
that Miss Kinsey has made phenom-
email success on the stage, and that she
is a star in light comedy. She has been
playing at the Proctor, the Twenty third
street theatre, and has been engaged for
the London season. The article says
that "such beauty and talent has rarely
been seen even on the New York stage"
Miss Kinsey's Mankato acquaintance
will be interested in her career.
The Journal produces an excellent like
ness of Miss Kinsey, which all who
know her readily recognize. While resid-
ing in Mankato she showed a great fond
ness for the stage.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
SEEDING NEARLY DONE.

Conductor Richardson states that seed
ing is about completed along the North
western road between this city and New
Ulm, and that the country is drying up
nicely and rapidly. The farmers, who
had been wearing gloomy expressions
on their faces, are now wreathed in
smiles as they contemplate the progress
made by their crops.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06

Mrs. Minnie P. Void, who lives with
her son near the Blue Earth river, was
examined as to her sanity this after
noon. She was found to be rational but
hard to take care of, on account of her
age, seventy-nine years, and her dispo-
sition. An effort will be made to have
her given home at the poor farm, as
being the proper place for her under the
circumstances.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
SHOP BURGLARIZED.
6arber's Tools Stolen From c. c.
Dauber Last Night.
From Wednesdays Daily.

tosu w ShSSeSy DAAJs
The barbershop of Charles c. Dauber,
III North Front street, was burglarized
last night. The thief gained an entrance
by unlocking the rear door, after pushing
the key out of the keyhole. -Four or five
razors, pair of clippers and few CT
gars were taken. The clippers were af-
forwards recovered. George Payer foud
them in the alley back of Henry Him
melman's barn, and sold them to George
Guth for IS cents. There is no clue to
the thief.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Jessie X. Rausch to Jean r. Brandrup,
lots one and two, block four, Lewis &
Shaubut's addition, for ST. 400.
Western Town Lot company to Henry
A. Fuller, lot two, block two, Judson
for $3.50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06

The Northwestern Thresher company
of Saltwater, Mimi, sold twenty five
full rigs for cash Tuesday for the South
American trade. The sale amounted to
100000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06
DATE Is June 80.
Republican State Convention Will Be
Held in st. Paul.
Especial to The Free Press.l

st. Paul, May 4.-The Republican con-
vention to name the state ticket will
meet at St. Paul June 80. This decision
was reached at meeting of the COM
mittee late this afternoon
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-05-06

The Lake Crystal Union states that
Robert S. Hughes is candidate for
county commissioner from the third dis
trict.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-10-24
CartaS detenidaS

Hasta el dia 7 de Octubre podrAn
reclamarse en- la o6cina de correo os las
siguientes cartas que Sc pasaran des
pues al Negociado de cartas muertas
Agu>tin Samuel Alamo Felix, Bur
giz Teresita, Basa Thephilus, Balb
Franz, Cintron Ignacio, C4ntezani Giu-
seppe, Duplace Ludwig, Ezerich Mon
sleur, Evia Pepa, Espinosa de Garcia
Claudia, Figueroa Antonia, Fetlez
Miguel, Felix Matha, Farrell Mrs.
Ann, Guarnier Guzeppe, Garcia Anto-
MIA, Gloss Rosie, Gotay Modesto, dos
veces; Green J N, Garcia Jose, Gar
zias Julia, Garcia Vale Jose, Harris
Malvina, Hansen H. G., Lonez l..
Rachelle, Landor Lima, Latlmer Pepe,
Landinez Juan, Morales Gallo, Massy
Alice, Ortiz Antonia, Ortiz Carlos,
Perez de Blanco Alvasa A, Putnam
Mary A, Polanco End Santiago, Ro-
diguez Recibir Pepa, PlanelIas Ma
nueI, Rodriguez Isabel, Ramiro Ri
vera Rafael, Rivera Merida, Rerros
Polo Maria, Ruse Jose, Ramirez Cal
deron Manuel, Sierra Pedro, Scott L.
A Torres Juana, Villa Enrique, Vaz-
quez Rosario y Wiborg DR.. H. B.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-10-24
Don Rafael Colorado

Este distinguido artista y excelente
amigo nuestro celeb hoy sus dias.
Con este motive ha recibido infni-
dad de obsequios de sus amigos y
admiradores.
La popularidad del sefior Colorado.
Sc ha podido apreciar por el ndmero
de tarjetas y de obsequios que ha re-
cibido hoy.
Entire los varios OBJ etos de arte y
de valor hemos visto 6gurar un artis
tico coin de raso bordado en- sedas,
Bordado por la SefIora de Rosello y
una pintura alegorica de la secci6n de
bomberos que dirije Ell sefior Colo
RADIO.
Nosotros felicitamos al querido ami
go por ell dia de hoy y por las pruebas
de aprecio y de inmensa popularidad
que ha recibido.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-10-24
Blanco y Rojo

Ell primer n1mero de Ia Revista
"Blanco y Rojo" que dirije el distin-
guido escritor Elias Lewis, salio aver.
El texto es escogido. La factura
del semanario, elegante.
La parte art1stica es buena y como
suscriben los trabajos frmas repu-
tadas, Ell periodico de Lewis resulta
de todo punto interesante.
"Blanco y Rojo" merece la protec-
cion del pdblico. Y su distinguido
director, uno de los jovenes que mas
brillan en- nuestras letras, un APPLAUSE
sincere por la obra realizada.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-10-24

Los artistas estuvieron bien, distin-
guiendose extraordinariamente el Sc
nor Vizcarrondo en- las tres obras.
Velez muy gracioso, hecho TN macs
tro; Capestany, superior y Franco,
Montaflez, Gatell, Torres, y Sandoval
ganando aplausos.
Y ahora les toca a las sef1oras, con
las que me he querido quedar I'll
TINA hora, para darlas ell aplauso final.
Fuerte, para la Beltran, casi tan duro
para la Duefio y por el estilo para la
Rodriguez.
iAh. y para la mdsica. Que anoche
estuvo bien.
Y ahora, que no Sc moleste nadie:
porque despues de todo, quien no
quiera, reconocerme competencia para
tratar de cosas de teatro, esta en- su
derecho de pensar como le parezca;
pero 10 menos tengo ell mismo dere-
cho que cualquiera del ptlblico, para
decir cuando INA obra no me gusta.
Y, como hablo desde la tribuna de
la prensa, Sc me'oye mas. -.
Domingo Or0ScO.