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Bisbee daily review., 1905-01-13

The woman suffrage advocate is heading for Phoenix Nothing to fear from the Cochise county delegation on this score.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-01-13

The Western Union Telegraph com pany would be a welcome addition to Bisbee. The business is here waiting for it.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-01-13

Lunch buckets for miners filled with special care. Whitehead's Restaurant.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-01-13
MUNICIPAL FRANCHISES

New ors cltys declsson 10 con struct and operate electric and gal plants for illuminating streets ant public buildingsxis an exceptionally interesting indication of the latest municipal theories. When the metIop oils of the United States ultimately conforms to town and village method. of disposing ofsimportant problems of s public service character, there is reason to suppose that conditions have simplifed. through extensive compli. cation, to the original proposition.
 The municipalization of certain works or enterprises seems to be a natural consequence, just as the con- ferring of privileges Ou private corpor- ations was until recently natural development. Att first cities were compelled to grant franchises to cor porations or individualst because of ir- ability to meet ali public requirements. Now, however, as cities begin to sp- preciste their capacity and endesvor to correct ablse-, the tendency is ,-E
 Experience points to only a few stages in franchise legislation. The first was a double necessity; the need of certain cenveniences by the public. and the inability of the city to provide these conveniences. The second, winch strengthened the position of private corporations, was corruption in public office. The third. which brought pIi- ate corporations into disfavor, was abuse of rights and privileges, de- bauchery of the public service and con- tempt for obligations toward the city and the people. The fourth was the discovery and exposure of corruption, resulting in improvement of the public service. establishment of better stan dards in public business and popular education on municipal subjects. The fifth IS movement to relieve private corporations of their advantages and to enlarge the work of the munici pal lty. The sixth probably will be for an arrangement specifying the authority and powers of the municipality and recognizing the commercial rights of corporations.
 New York, as reports imply, has not decided to engage in commercial light ing, but only to light public buildings and places. The distinction in the sixth stage of legislation is here de- scrited. New York itimstes that there is no intention to crush or obstruct private enterprise. ut it could go farther and engage in com percial lighting aud still grant fran- chises to private corporations. In fact, while it is desirable that the city should light streets and public build- ings, and quite reasonable that the city should engage in commercial lighting, it would seem advisable that the city should have competition if it undertook to furnish light and. power for factories, stores and homes.
 This brings out practical aspect of future charter making and legislation. Every municipality, large or small, should have authority, under certain provisions. to do whatever a private corporation may do; to acquire. own, operate. lease or manage any public service institatioh; it should have ample authority to protect the munici- pal and the public interests. On the other hand, to dispense altogether with franchises would be imprudent.
 Every city has its own problem, which must be solved with regard to
Bisbee daily review., 1905-01-13

The best candies at the Wave.
Bisbee daily review., 1905-01-13

Buy your groceries at Cuban store Free delivery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
CLAIMS OBJECTED TO.
One Of the Heirs Of Mrs. Douglas Says
They Are Excessive.

A hearing was had in the probate court
this afternoon in the case of the estate
of the late Eliza Douglas, some of the
claims presented being objected to. Mrs
Douglas is the woman who died in the
insane asylum at Rochester, leaving some
property in this county, including farm
bordering on Madison Lake, where she
resided. George L. Bray, a nephew of
the deceased, presents bill for $7S7.49
for staying with his aunt. His bill
is $65 month for the period from May
18th, 1902, until Feb 25th, 1908, and
SIS a day for the period from Nov. goth,
1908, to Jan. It'll, 1904.
Fred S. Lewis, who married niece of
Mrs. Douglas, presents bill for $1,000
for services rendered from Aug. 18th,
1902, until Sept. 30th, 1903, and a bill
for $40 for services rendered from Nov.
Goth until Dec. 18th, 1908.
c. 0. Daley appeared for William
Thorburn of Waterville, one of the heirs,
and w. A. Speery of Owatonna for the
administrator.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
HEBRON.

A telegram was received by Mrs. w.
A. Clark last Saturday evening notify
ing the relatives here of the death of
Chas. Keene, of Goldfeld Nevada,
which occurred Dec. 3lst. The deceased
was Sc years of age, and leaves six
brothers and sisters to mourn his loss
They have the sympathy of their
friends in their bereavement. Mr.. Keene
was single man and resided in Nicollet
county several years ago.
A watch meeting was held at the He
bron parsonage Saturday evening. The
house was prettily decorated with ever
greens and an impromptu program was
had, which passed the closing hours OF
the old year, which was all too
quickly. At ll:30 Mrs. L. H. Allen serv-
ed luncheon, after which everyone join
ed hands and sung BLESSED be the tie
that binds" and "God be With You
Till We Meet Again"
As the clock was striking twelve, Rev
Allen repeated prayer and benediction
and amid the heartiest best wishes fol
the new year the crowd disbursed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
VERNON CENTER NOTES.

A report was received Tuesday from
Rochester, that A. d. Weeks is failing
and probably will not live. Mr.. Weeks
developed symptoms of insanity about
two weeks ago and was taken to Roches
ter for treatment.
Miss Sophia Patrick spent New Years
with friends in Lewisville
Lee BabcOck of Wig, S. d., has been
spending a few days with his grandfath
er, S. B. Babcock of this place.
The Misses Grace Mead and Francis
McMicheal returned to Mortified, Tues
day, to resume their work at Carleton
college.
Miss Fac Stoner, who is attending
school in ST. Paul, spent the holidays
with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hurb Goodfellow. OF
Wheaton, Mimi, spent New Years with
Mr. and Mrs. w. L. Tower, of this
place.
Paul Reed who is attending school in
Waterville, spent his vacation in town.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

William J. Merchant to Frederick
Kron, lots 10 and 20, Willard & Barney's
exchange for $780,
David j. Thomas and others to Anna
Gerlitz and others, north So feet of lot
II, and south ii feet of lot 3, block 38
city, for $4,000.
William r. Barnes to Anna Gerlitz
and others, e1s, neA, and eA, se1A, Sec
ton %, Lincoln, for $4,000
E. c. Willard to Charles G. Lungren,
north 4S feet of lot 2, block 2S, Man.
kato city, for $66.67.
First National bank to Charles G.
Lungren, undivided half of north As feet.
of lot 2, block 20, Mankato city, for
$66.67.
William w. Hislop to Ralph Healy, IL
acres in swA, neA, section 5, Beaufort,
for 1920.
Laura E. Mccall to Frank G. Thayer.
south IS feet of east 100 feet of lot 7.
Wizards add. A, Mankato city, for
$500.
Albert II. Hanchett to Michael Nc
Grath, lot 16, block %, Madison Lake,
for $3.50.
Viletta T. Gray to Charles Thompson,
lot 26, block 3, Randall's addition, Am
boy, for $3.50.
Matthew Weir to Edward Weir, west
100 acres of swH, section 80, Lyra, for
ST.
Edward Weir to Matthew Weir, east so
acres of sw1A, section 30, Lyra, for 81.
Edward Weir to Elizabeth Weir, west
80 acres of swH, section 30, Lyra, for
81.
Elizabeth Weir to Edward Weir, east
60 acres of swH, section 80, Lyra, for
81.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
KERNS AND HEBRON NEWS.

Miss Belle Sharp, of the Chicago Medi-
cal college, is visiting for few days
with her brother, VIM. H. Sharp and
family and will return to Chicago this
week. DIR. Sharp will finish her medical
course next April. She will then locate
in California, where general practice
awaits her.
The oyster supper at +. E. Jefferson's
last Thursday evening, was success So
cially and financially, and about SIS
was turned into the church treasury.
Great credit is due Mrs. Jefferson for her
work.
We omitted to report last week, the
arrival of son at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. John W. Belts, on the 10th inst
of last month. We were wondering what
made John wear a much broader smile
than usual. Mother and son are doing
we'll.
Pastor Brown of the Kerns church, will
go to st. Clair next Monday, to assist
in revival meeting, that he held in
that place.
Curtis Belts has gone to st. Paul this
week, to finish course in telegraphy.
H. c. Randall, N. A. Door and Jesse
Keene, have been hauling the years sup
ply of soft wood to the creamery, for
which they got $3.50 per cord.
The Kerns Sunday school held it's an
nual election last Sunday. VIM. G..
Clark was elected superintendent. L. B.
Steel, assistant superintendent. VIM. H.
Sharp secretary and treasurer. Miss
Lena Sharp, organist.
The students from this section return
ed to their normal school work on Tues
day.
Miss Libby Garry, of Cottonwood, Wis
tied a few days last week with T. Hold
son and family, returning last Mon.
day.
The farmers in this vicinity sent in
their club orders for binding Irvine to
Saltwater, last Friday.
Mr.. A. w. Rood, the veteran cream
cry man, attended a meeting of the di-
doctors of the Eureka creamery at Jud
son (per invitation), and found every
thing in fourishing condition. They
paid 81 for 4 per cent milk, for Novem-
Der.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. r. Purrier spent New
Years with relatives in st. Peter.
Miss Una Hodson will return to her
school work at Fulda, next Saturday.
Misses Alice and Lulu Eodson will re-
turn to Lake Benton, and Miss Ella to
Mankato.
Lonis Dammann, the North Mankato
butcher, paid L. Hodson $4.25 per hun
bred for a load of nice hogs, this week
MIR. Dammann pays the highest price to
farmers for goods that suit him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
WHAT THIS MAN SAYS.
Only Re-echoes the. Sentiments
Thousands in Our Republic,

Thousands in Our Republic.
The Mankato reader is asked to thor
oughly investigate the following This
can readily be done, for the gentleman
whose statement is published below will
only be too pleased to answer any COM
munication mailed to him if the writ
er really suffers from the annoying con-
sequence which always attend mac
tive or weakened kidneys:
Fred III. Esterly of $50 Poplar street,
of the firm of Green, Esterly q Hill,
boiler makers, says: 81 have never had
a downright attack of sickness, and with
the exception of Doan's Kidney Pills
never took any medicine. 1 had a
very bad back, it made me groan to rise
from a chair, hurt me when lifting any
thing, and any sudden movement like
turning in bed brought on sharp pains
through my kidneys. 1 read about
Doan's Kidney Pills and my wife went
to j. c. Thro's drug store and got a
box. | used less than one box, but the
lameness in the lumbar muscles disap
peared and the backache was banished
l consider Doan's Kidney Pills good
remed for the kidneys"
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, n
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name, Doan's, and take
no other.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
Found His Daughter.

Bertha Hanniger, fourteen year old
girl living on the Indian Lake road, gave
Louisville early last week to visit
friends, and wrote home asking for per-
mission to stay until last Friday, which
was granted. Not returning then, hel
father wrote to Louisville and learn
ed that she had left there for home
Day after day passed and she did not
return, and her father yesterday mott
fed the police, who found the girl al
the house of Mr.. Rhoades on North FIFTH
street. She had no particular reason
to give why she had not gone home, anc
readily consented to accompany her faith
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06

Advertised letters taken out for the
week ending Dec. 22d, 1904:
Carlson, Henry.
Frenzo, John.
Haiss, A. (3); Harris, Fred S.; Han.
son, n. HI. S.
Mes, George.
Olson, Miss Anna.
Peterson, Miss Josephine.
Taylor, c. E. (2); Taylo, Allie ";
Tolley, Christ.
Warner, John; Wacholz, Miss Anna
(3); Werner, Luren; Weih, Fred
Vending, Miss Abbie; West, D. NJ;
Wiengartz, Theo.; Wilkins, A. T..
Zirble, John.
In calling for the above letters please
say advertised" and name the day Of
this list. One cent extra will be charged
for each advertised letter. Letters re-
naming unclaimed at the expiration Of
Is days from date will be sent to thu
dead letter office.
C. L. BENEDICT, Postmaster.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
MISTAKEN IDENTITY.
Albert Lea Moe Was Not the Man
Wanted by Sheriff Collins.

From Saturdays Daily.
Albert Moe, young man of Spring
field, Mimi, a well digger, was brought
into the police station last evening by
one of the officers on suspicion of being
a young man wanted by Sheriff Col
Inns at Waseca on the charge of jumping
his board bill. The man wanted by the
sheriff was described as having lost his
left arm. Moe had himself lost his
left arm below the elbow, few inches
of the forearm being left. He said the
loss was caused by the bursting of a
gun fifteen years ago. Night Sergeant
Macdonald telephoned to Sheriff Col
Inns for more minute description of the
man wanted. The sheriff stated that
the man he was after had lost his left
arm at the shoulder. This of course
let Moe out and he departed with the
best of good feeling.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
FARiBAULT BANK CLOSED.
The First National Of That City Fails
to Realize on Securities.

to Realize on Securities.
The First National Bank of Faribault
has closed its doors and suspended opera
lions. The controller of the currency has
appointed Bank Examiner Lyman D.
Baird of Austin, receiver. j. B. Glenn
ent is president of the bank and L. M.
Whitney is cashier. Officers of the bank
hope to be able to open the bank again
in few days. The bank was the old
est one in the city and its suspension has
caused a sensation.
The failure of the bank is believed to
be due to injudicious investments in
stocks. The amount of bonds and securi-
ties in the bank is $l2S,575, or more
than double it's capital and reserve fund
of $4,000.
Those familiar with the situation be-
lieve the depositors will eventually be
paid, basing their conviction on the char
acter of the banks directorate. Judge
Buckham, who is said to be millionaire
and the richest man in Rice county, is
its vice president, and other prominent
stockholders are X. d. Chase, G. w.
Batchelder, L. B. Clement, II. G. Theop-
old, Donald Grant and A. w. McKinstry.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
PROBATE NOTES.

The final account was allowed to day
and final decree made in the William
III. Johnston estate.
Charles N. Kilby was appointed adj
ministrator of the estate of his father,
the late Benjamin f. Kilby.
The will of the late w. B. Torrey was
filed for probate. All of the property is
left to the widow, who is named as
executrix.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
TAKING OF TESTIMONY.
Attorney Childs Outlines States Case
in Koch Murder Trial.

Especial to The Free PreSS.1
New Ulm, Jan. AT 9:l5 this morn
ing the twelfth juror was secured, and
the testimony in the Koch case is now
being taken. The last juror is Joseph
Grathwohl of Linden. He is about thir-
ty-two years old.
General Childs addressed the jury
and stated that the only evidence the
state has against the defendant is cir
cumstantial, but this is strong in its
character.
Coroner Fritchie was the first witness
to be placed on the stand. Sheriff Julius
testified also. Their testimony contained
nothing but what the public already
knows.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06

An ounce of prevention is worth a
pound of cure. John A. Schreifels, Cold
Spring, Mimi, writes, "Please send me
bottle of DIR. Adler's Treatment. ]
order this simply as safeguard against
any sudden attack of appendicitis on
myself or friends" Everybody should
have bottle of this medicine in their
home and appendicitis need have no ter
ror for them. Large dollar bottles at
Seidle Drug Co.'S.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
STATE OF OHIO, city of Toledo. Luca.

County.-SS.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner of the firm of f. J. Cheney
& Co., doing business in the City of To-
ledo, County and State aforesaid, and
that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and ev-
cry case of Catarrh that cannot be cured
by the use of Halls Catarrh Cure.
FRANK ]. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in
my presence, this 9Th day of December,
A. d. 1886. T.
(Seal) A. w. GLEASON
Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system, Send for
testimonials free.
F. j. CHENEY &. CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills. for eonstipa-
ton
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
Sold Her Store.

Mrs. w. b. Torrey has disposed of her
stock of groceries and also the building
where her store is located, on Byron
street, to Amos Kloss of West Mankato,
and the latter has already taken pos
session and will conduct the store. Mrs.
Torrey will continue to reside where she
is until her lease expires in the spring.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06

democratic governor. John A. johnson
was indicted into office today. Governor
Van SAINT retired after reading his mes
sage to the joint session. The message
of Governor johnson was read also. The
legislature took an adjournment until
next Tuesday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06

The greatest system renovator. Re-
stores vitality, regulates the kidneys,
liver and stomach. If HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea fails to cure get your
money back. That's fair. 80 cents, tea
or tablets. John c. Thro.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06

The Amboy Herald of this week con-
tains writeup of the Christmas exer-
cises in the German Methodist church
there, and refers in complimentary
way to the work of Rev. Guides of
Mankato, who did much to make the af
fair success.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06

A SNAP-Will sell ninety acre, Blue
Earth county farm, half mile from sta
ton within ten days for $50 per acre,
worth SIS. Terms easy. M. G.. Will
ard, Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06

Editor Griffin of The Good Thunder
Herald showed that his heart is in the
right place by presenting the rural mail
carriers with gifts of cash on Christ
mas day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06

Constipation and piles are twins. They
kill people inch by inch, sap life away
every day. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea will positively cure you. No cure
no pay. 30 cents, tea or tablets. j. C..
Thro IA
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
Dr.. A. w. Chase's
kidney-Liver Pills

the worlds greatest kidney and liver
regulator, and the only medicine hav-
ing combined action on kidneys and
liver. One pill dose; rs cents box.
Write for free sample to The DR.. A. w.
Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06

A landslide of bargains such as
you have never before heard of
in clothing and furnishing goods
at Henry e. Hance's.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
TREND OF TRADE
Reported Daily by Edwards. Wood Co., Inc
Room II, Hunt Building.
GRAIN QUOTATIONS


NO. ! Hard. 1859: No 1 Northern 11iA
No. Northern I10A, to No. Wheat
1854 q 1851 Durum 90.
No. Yellow corr 1871. No. corn 3Sh.
No 3 White oats 2S1s.
No B oats 271s.
Barley 34D4t.
Rye 73AUr5k.
Flax l22, to arrive %.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Druggists refund money if PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure any case, no
matter of how lond standing. in s to ID
days. First application gives ease and
rest. so C. If your druggist hasn't it
send SOC in stamps and it will be for
warded postpaid by Paris Medicine Co.,
ST Louis Mo
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06

Our whole stock will be sacri-
feed and sold regardless of cost.
We must raise this $4,000.
Call at Henry e. Hance's.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06

w. II. Taylor and Miss Philpot were
among the lie Sueur people who were in
Mankato yesterday afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
BkcK-ACHE

and all other symptoms of kidney dis
ease are speedily removed when the
kidneys are made healthy, active and
vigorous by the use of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
NATIONAL BANK
N OF COMMERCE
CAPITAL, SlQO,O00.CO

OFFICERS:
A. O. OlESoN. Presic3nt.
JOHN &. DIAMOND, Vice President
C. L. OLESON, Cashier.
w. J. FIAcISENHAR, Asst cash'r.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06

Mrs. j. S. Vandiver WIS made as
sistant postmistress of the house. There
were several women after this position.
Monday afternoon when it was announc-
ed that man would be chosen for post
master the women who sought the place
put on a long face and left the Mer-
chants hotel corridor.
+ \
The friends of Dunn were not dispos-
ed to give comfort or positions to any
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06

w. f. Freeman, former county super
of Blue Earth county schools,
will be the clerk of the senate commit
tee on finance. A first-class selection.
y
Minnesota is now being guided by a
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1905-01-06
Advertised Letters.

Advertised letters taken out for the
week ending Dec. 3d. 1904:
Milford chronicle., 1905-06-30
Fourth at Cedar Beach.

The Fourth will be celebrated at
Cedar Beach, and the arrangements
have just been completed for a Sparring
Contest between two professionals from
Philadelphia.
Two boat races will be sailed for a
prize.
Amusing wheelbaTrOw; sack races
and foot races in the afternoon.
A ball in the evening will be given
free to all ladies.
Music all day and evening,a and special
arrangements made for the accom-
mediation Of the public.
Plenty Of good water and shade, fine
dinner and supper served, and good
oysters in plenty.
Come enjoy the day at Old Cedar
Beach; handy to get to and something
TO see when there. LON RUST,
Proprietor.