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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12
CONFESSED THE CRIME.
Henry Johnson Says He Destroyed
Rural Mail Boxes.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Henry johnson has confessed that he
destroyed rural mail boxes near Bloom
ING Prairie. He made the confession to
William Leehy of Blooming Prairie and
Mr.. Leehy testified accordingly at the
examination held this afternoon before
Commissioner Eberhardt. johnson was
held to await the action of the grand
jury and being unable to furnish bond in
the sum of $500 for his appearance at
the trial, was committed to the county
Jail. johnson is laborer, whose home is
in Steele county. He says he was drunk
when he smashed the mail boxes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12

thus adding to his lot few rods down
from the bridge. "What is the use of our
kicking about the railroad companies fill
ing in with cinders on the other side,"
remarked one of the members, eff we
let our own people do the same thing on
this SIDE" 1t was further observed
that it was dangerous ito narrow the
channel as Mr.. johnson had been doing
during the past year or so.
Late this afternoon the council held
special meeting and arranged special
details for the improvement of Charles
street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12
MIXED IN A RUNAWAY.

Ed Young, one of the drivers employed
on Richard Hammett's dray work, was
unloading farm machinery from
Milwaukee freight car behind the Saul
paugh this morning when the team took
fright and dashed away, throwing Young
off the dray, and smashing the sleigh to
pieces. Bystanders caught the horses
and brought them to a halt before any
further damage was done. Young was
somewhat bruised but did not discontin-
lie work.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12
BURIED IN POTTER's FIELD.

Warden Wolfer of the state prison at
Saltwater received a telegram from the
father of William Sutton of Owatonna,
stating that owing to poverty he was
unable to claim the remains of his son,
who died at the prison on Thursday.
Mr.. Sutton asked that his body be bur-
led at Saltwater. Accordingly the funer-
al was held on Friday afternoon from
Sam Belisle's undertaking rooms and the
interment occurred in the potter's field in
Fairview cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12
WiNONA HAS A BAD ONE.
Fire Destroys One of the Leading In.
dustries of the City.
From Tuesdays Daily.


Winona, Mimi, Feb. 9.-Fire last night
destroyed the wholesale department OF
the Minnesota Harness company here.
The flames originated in the basement,
in large quantity of straw and soon
spread through the entire building, which
is brick structure on the principal bust
ness street. The contents of the building
were destroyed, but the building was
saved by hard work on the part of the
firemen. The loss cannot be estimated
tonight, but it is believed that it will
be close to $4,000. The factory was
one of the principal industries of the
city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12
WILL INCREASE THE PAY.
Rural Route Carriers Are to Be Favor
ed BY Congress.
From TUESDAYS Daily,

From Tuesdays Daily.
Washington, Feb. ct has been de-
cided by the committees on postoffice af-
fairs in both branches of congress to do
something for rural mail carriers this ses-
sion.
The present salary of $50 per month
will be increased to $50. The carriers
have been asking an even hundred, and
would be pleased to receive seventy five
per month. Eventually there will be
further increase.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12
BOUGHT THE STOCK.

The Enterprise stock of dry. goods,
notions, etc., was sold this forenoon to
the highest bidder. Four bidders were
on hand, Messrs. Stein and Mayer, the
former proprietors, Jno. r. Jones and j.
r. Bowen. Mr.. Bowen bid 5000, Mr..
Jones $500, Mr.. Mayer $500, and Mr..
Stein secured the stock at $2,675. He will
probably close it out. 1t invoiced at over
$4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12
COURT DATES CHANGED.

Congress has passed bill to change
the time of holding the terms of the
United States court in this city. The
April term is changed from the first
Tuesday in April of each year to the
fourth Tuesday and the November term is
changed from the first Tuesday in No
vember to the fourth Tuesday in October.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12

Judge Bucks many friends are very
much pleased at seeing him again able
to be out of his house, to which he had
been confined with illness during the past
four weeks. The Judge has now written
about two-thirds of his History of the
Indian Massacre"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12
DEATHS ROLL CALL.
From Tuesdays Daily.


Mrs. Mary johnson died at her home
in jamestown yesterday morning very
suddenly of paralysis of the brain. She
was the widow of Andrew L. Johnson,
and was born in Sweden July 10th, lS46
She had resided in jamestown since 1871.
Two sons survive her, Carl August and
Ernest John, both of whom are farmers
living in the neighborhood. The deceas-
ed was we'll liked, and her sudden death
is a shock to her friends and neighbors.
The funeral will occur from the house
at noon tomorrow, and from the Swed-
ish Lutheran church in this city at two
o'clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12

Elizabeth Hannah Price, daughter of
Rev. Price, died at the family home in
South Bend, this morning of tuber-
culosis. She was thirty-three years old
and was born in the house she died in.
The funeral will be held from the resi-
dence at one o'clock Thursday. Revs.
Powell and Evans will officiate and the
interment will be at Minneopa.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1904-02-12

The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Eric
Carlstrom, residing at 800 Belgrade ave-
nue., died this morning, when but few
hours old.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12
HORSES AND AoasEMEN.

Youngstown. O.. Is to have a new
and aggressive matinee club.
The COLT by John r. Gentry, 2:Oo5k
out Of Helen Grace, 2:1l%. Is called
Demijohn.
The name Of the fast green mare
Gismonda, by Patron. 2:14h. has been
changed 10 Ruth c.
Frank Bogash, 2O3%. has changed
hands. and an effort to train him
again will be made.
Sherman Clay. 2:O5A, George Cas-
ties old war horse, is now owned by
G. T. Leland Of Philadelphia.
Rita H., 2:13A, by Mckinney. 2.1tA,
winner OF seven races last year as a
PAGER. is to be converted to the trot
Fred H., 2:24A, the erratic hobbled
pacing geicins formerly In the Hud-
son stable, has been purchased by v.
G. Glass Of Oshkosh, Wis.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12
ORGANIZING FOR THE FIGHT.
Steps Taken to Form Logan County
Parker Club.

number Of Democrats assembled
at Labor assembly hall last night and
organized Parker club. called the
Parker Democratic Club Of Logan
county. Eugene Gill was elected per
manent secretary and Captain Taylor
permanent chairman. H. c. Olds was
elected permanent treasurer.
The following committees were then
appointed;
Committee to draft bylaws and con
stitution: l.. G. Niblack, Frank Reed.
Harry Snyder, C. G. Hornor, Frank
Woodruff and Judge Herod.
Membership committee; Felix Ad
Ter. f. F. shinn. George Buckner. ]. s.
Gladish. Frank olsmith, Judge Over
bay. John Prahm, Claude Jones, George
Hardy, ]. D. Burke, John Sampsel.
Chas. Maine. Ed Robinson and Harry
Overbay.
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MORE sxHisIrs WANTED.
Needed to Keep up Standard Of Excel
lenee New Claimed.

Secretary Thoburn OF the territorial
board Of agriculture. is in receipt Of
letter from c. A McNabb. who IS in
charge Of the agricultural and horti.
cultural exhibits Of Oklahoma at she
Worlds fair. Mr.. MoNabb reports that
the lunches Of green alfalfa which
we're shipped by express some days
ago arrived in good condition. though
he thought they we're rather too green
for shipment He also reports that
several nice exhibits have been sent in
by Hon. VIII T. Little. postmaster at
Perry. who is the honorary Worlds
fair commissioner for Noble county
Among these was large head Of cab
bage which had been taken up, roots
ana all and transplanted into a small
box and this Grated for shipment It
was three and a half feet across the
tor and very naturally attracted a
great deal of attention.
Mr. McNabb also says that the po.
tatoes from Pottawatomie and Pawnee
counties which are on exhibition there
are hard to beat. He speaks Of especi-
ally wanting some fine tomatoes and a
couple Of extra fine stalks of corn with
the ears on-the best that can be
found This was desired especially to
show northern and eastern farmers
how far advanced the crops are in ok
lahoma at this season
The board OF agriculture at its re
cent meeting had the matter Of secur-
ing additional exhibits under advise
ment and adopted the following reso-
luton:
Recognizing that Oklahoma has a
remarkable exhibit Of her resources at
the Louisiana Purchase exposition
now open in st. Louis; and that to
keep the same up to the standard of
excellence now enjoyed. it becomes
necessary to replenish and add thereto
daily as the exposition progresses;
therefore, be &C.
Resolved. That the territorial board
OF agriculture urgently request that the
producers OF Oklahoma notify the sec
retary of the board of agriculture. of
Guthrie, what they each can furnish
(selected samples Of their best 1904
products) and he in turn will instruct
them regarding gathering. caring for
end shipment Of same
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12
Baseball
SOUTHWESTERN LEAGUE.
Standing Of the Clubs.
Nets Won Two Games.

Enid, Okla, July l2.-Oklahoma City
succeeded in capturing two of the three
games played in the series closed at
Enid yesterday. A double header was
played Sunday The result Of the first
game was 4 to in favor OF Oklahoma
City The battery Of Oklahoma City
was composed OF Loughmiller and
Warner. In the second game Okla
homa City won by a score of to 2.
The Oklahoma City battery was Beck
er aud Warner In the third game.
played yesterday. Enid won by score
OF z to s. In the second game Sunday
Catcher Warner of the Oklahoma City
team sustained broken finger aud
AL Page received Southpaw Barber's
slants. The attendance at the Sunday
game was the largest of the season
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12

An Oregon newspaper man says be
was once travelling in the back country
Of Oregon. and, going TO a little inn
for lodging, was surprised to SEE a
large picture Of Or. Edward Everett
Hale on the wall. The woman Of the
house explained it thus: well. you
see, good many strangers come here
and want me to keep 'em, ana / don't
know anything about 'em, but II they
know Edward Everett Hale's picture
l know they're good for something.
and let 'em stay"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12
DEATH or MRS HARRIET MORSE,
Mother Of Mrs. ]. 3. Fairfield Of This
City Dies in Abel, Iowa.

The Dallas County News published
at Adel. Iowa. issue of July !, con
tains the following article concerning
the death OF Mrs. Harriet Morse,
mother OF Mrs. J. b. Fairfield of this
city.
"Died at her home in Adel, iowa,
June 81. 1904. Mrs. Harriet Morse, wife
of A. u. Morse of this city This news
came as great shock to the many
friends of the family although It was
known that she was suffering from
dangerous malady few thought that
the sands Of her life were So nearly
run
Harriet "r"cll vas born IN lloches-
ter New York, ieb. H. lS2F. ani at
the time of her departure from among
Us. vas So years. four months, and
thirteen days. Of age. OF her fathers
family four brothers and two sisters
yet remain. one brother attending her
funeral In 1915 she removed to Jack
sor county Iowa. and in January. 1856
married Albert Morse at Sterling,
Jackson county From this union six
children were born, four of whom to-
day mourn the loss OF mother. ever Kind
and loving. They are Mrs Mary Cald-
WELL Mr., Wylan Morse. rs. Eliza Fair
field. Mr. Lorcntis Morse. and Miss
Lee and little Miss Letha Morse the
only grandchiIdreu.
Mrs Morse united with the Chris
tian church during the ministry Of
James E. Denton in 1884 Sle has Nv
ed faithful, consistent Christian, un-
til touched by the death angel as she
stood on the brink OF thst dark river
All that willing hands and loving
hearts could do was done for her and
during these weeks of Illness she was
the object OF much loving care and
these dear ones feel that life is empty,
vet there is sweet solace in the
thought that all her wishes we're salts
fed. The saddest experience OF life IS
when death enters our home and we
are forced to part with loved one but
we are comforted in this hour and dur
ing the lonely days that follow by the
firm belief that,
Beyond lIfe's tolls and cares,
It's hopes and joys. its WEAKNESS and
sorrow,
It's sleepless nights, its days OF smiles
and tears
win be a long, sweet life unmarked by
years
One bright unending morrow"
"rhe funeral sermon was preached
by the Rev. F. +. Boggess now Of Des
Moines. Iowa, and was most excel
lent discourse full Of sympathy hope
and comfort. The oasket was literally
buried under the most beautiful fiow-
ers and everywhere We're horal otter
lngs from sympathetic friends. The
Ladies Aid of Guthrie, Oklahoma, sent
a garland delicate and dainty, a trib-
ute OF love ard respect for the mother
Of it's earnest worker, Mrs Fairfield. +
"'rhe pail beagers were Messrs-
Joseph smith. T. R. North, H H. cren-
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12
Federal Law VioIaters.

Deputy Marshal Jas. G Bailew
brought in from Pawnee II. Gasriany
charged with disposing Of liquor
Deputy Marshal George A. Foster
came In from Perry with PascheI Mar
tinez charged with disposing OF liquor
Deputy Marshal Henry Fry srriyed
in the city with Sam b. oDell from
Lawton. charged with disposing OF
liquor.
VIM. Gerberth, who was confined in
the federal jail sixty days ago for the
crime OF larceny, was yesterday re
leased. having served his entire sen
tence,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12

The Rev. Boggess, mention of whom
is made in the above article was for
many years pastor Of the First Chris
tian church of Guthrie. Through his
untiring efforts there was erected the
church building at the corner of Vine
and Cleveland avenues which was torn
down several years ago when the pur-
chase of the ground was made by the
Choctaw railroad.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12
aProsect YOURSELF

'gntendlng visitors TO Saint Louis
during the Worlds Fair can assure
themselves satisfactory rooming ac-
commodations through the Merchants
Service Company at a nominal ex-
pense
For particulars, apply to nearest
Frisco System Agent"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12
WANTS AN ACCOUNTING.
Fred DoIeater Brings Suit Against
Contractors

Fred c, Dolcater has filed suit in the
district court against chas F. Derr
and E. n Ford for an accounting. The
petition states that partnership was
formed by the plaintiff and defendants
for the purpose Of taking contracts for
paving and laying sewers that many
contracts were taken and large sums
of money taken in and paid out by
the partnership without the plaintiff
receiving any Of the proceeds. He now
desires an accounting of the partner
ship business so that he may receive
all sums coming to him. Attorneys
strang and Deyereaux represent the
plafi,,1
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12
school District consoIIdated.

A large delegation of residents Of
Bear Creek township called at Codnty
Superintendent Derrick's office yester-
day for the purpose OF laying a propo-
sition before him TO annex strip of
land in district 75, near the town Of
Meridian, to the town of Meridian, con-
solidating the schooi aSss...icc.s aSss. .ic.ss inJo one
in the city. A good deal of evidence
was given on both sides. and the sup
erlntendent finally decided to allow the
land in question to be consolidated
With the town. thus adding the part
OF district rs to the school az Meridian.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12

The street ana alleys committee
recommended that the mayor be au-
thorized and directed to purchase an
Anstin Standard street sweeper. in
cluding one hickory and one steel
broom at a price not to exceed $500.
The committee further recommended
tbat N. l.. Morrison be given that con
fiacf 80 furnish one double team and
.siriver, and one single horse cart and
driver, for which Morrison is to be
paid SG25J per month for the double
team and driver. and $50 per month
for he cart and driver. II is also
recommended that Mr. Morrison be
given the contract to sprinkle the
streets, allowing him three wagons,
and s62b0 for each driver and team OF
Aorses Der month.
An ordinance was passed permitting
the bowling alleys to keep open until
~ O'Clock every night except Sundays
A resolution was adopted 10 pave
she alleys of blocks IS and As. running
easi and west and north and south,
and the alleys Of blocks Az and SO,
running east and west The paving to
cOssist Of brick.
sine hog ordinance drawn up by the
,sity attorney amending the present
hog ordinance was referred to the
ordinance committee.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12
whittler,a sAfexu.rs.

When an overtimid visitor from the
city once commented TO the poet Whit
tier upon the insecurity that seemed
inseparable from so many doors open
ing out from all sides Of the large old
country home, the master Of the house
stroye gently to restore confidence by
pleading that most OF them were lock.
ed at night.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12
Father,. reward.

"Why don't you go to work and earn
money as did al your ageg"
my dear father" said the cOmpla-
cent youth. III were TO 30 ahead and
work, what would be the use OF your
having done Washington Star
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12

Lady entertaining friends little girD
do you take sugar. darlingl The Oar
ling-Yes. please. I.ady-How many
Jumps? The Darlington. about seven
and when I'm out 20 tea ! start vita
cake. ~ P,i0ch.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12

Mrs Newly wed Yes, Harry has only
one fault. dear fellow He will smoke
cigarettes, Mrs. Oldgirl-why don't
you break him on II? Mrs. Newlywed
And leave me nothing to scold him
shout? No. indeed, Cincinnati Times
ytar.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

At Kansas city: Kansas City, 2;
Toledo. 4.
At st. Paul; St. Paul, a; Louis
vile, 3.
At Minneapolis Minneapolis. s;
Columbus, 4.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12

The News reports a 604-pound tur-
tie in captivity at Blackwell. It is
credited to the West Indies. being just
a little too big for the Chickaskia:
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12

Mr. sloman-It's so strange that We
have no national flower. We certainly
should have one. Miss Waite (signin-
cantlyl-Yes; / think the orange blcs.
som would be nlce.-Ph Philadelphia
Press.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12

shaw, S. A. Douglas, c. D. Rlckerson
and w. B. Garoutte- She was laid to
rest in the beautiful oakdale GENE
terry"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12

The seas OF Japan. Okhotsk ana
Bering contain ias distinct species az
dsh.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12
Outrageous
Levy Imposed Upon
An Already Tax
Ridden People

The annual city tax levy for the en-.
SUING year was agreed to by the city
rouncil last night as follows;
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12
WESTERN LEAGUE.

Des Moines ..13OOO9O1O-14 10 ?
Colo. Springs O1140O0O1- - 4
Batteries: Graham, Thornton and
Hermans; Stillman and Towne.
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At Pittsburg-
r. H. e.
Pittsburg ..O1102193x-1O 10 0
Boston ......00011OO20-- - 8
Batteries: Lever. Phelps and
Smith; Pittinger, Fisher and Need
ham
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12

At Philadelphia
r. H. f.
washington ..OOO0OO1OO-1 6 /
Philadelphia .,OcOo1002x-3 7
Batteries Jacobson and Kittridge;
Plank and Powers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Batteries: Wicker. Brown and
King Garvin and Ritter
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Cleveland ....1OO0OO0O0-1 , 3
Chicago .....142I2000x-11 II 3
Batteries: Bernard. Hess and Alb
bott, Smith and Mcfarland.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12

Sioux City ....10130 300000-5 II 1
Batteries; Linderman and Ward;
Chinn and Garvin.
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AMERICAN LEAGUE.

At New York
r. H. E.
New York ...2o0023121-1o 16 /
Boston ......1O00O0O0O-1 G
Batteries. Powell and Mcclure;
rannehill, Gibson and Farrell.
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At Cleveland
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1904-07-12

Our SOC garment is as
good as you pay 75c for
elsewhere.
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At Philadelphia
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At Pittsburg-
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At New York