davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-06-08

company was in earnest in building. The
Milwaukee road has stopped its opera
tions at Good Thunder Other informa :
ton given by MIR. Spencer in his report
was the same as has appeared in The
|, Free Press from time to time during
the winter and spring.
After some discussion tbs matter was
dropped without action.
A. Nj. Stein called for report from
he Mankato Fair association, to be pre-
scented either now or later.
President Hixon doubted whether this
club coud interfere in the affairs of the
Fair association. Unless it was the
pleasure of the subscribers he didn't feel
like calling for a report. He would en-
terrain a motion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-06-08
Fair Association Reports.

Mr.. Stein moved that the club call
for a report from the Fair association,
and this was carried.
President Atchison said that he was
very glad to make IA report, although he
couldn't at the present time give an cX-
act financial report, but would do so at
the next meeting. Work on the race
track is well along, the fence posts are
being put down, the first car load of
lumber had just arrived, one of the cul-
verts is nearly done and work on the
other is in progress. Twelve to sixteen
teams and ten to twelve men are at
work daily. and the association has paid
every dollar it owns for labor and ma
terial and has some money in the treas
ury Collections are coming in well, and
everything is moving along very nicely
He asked what was thought of securing
]. j. Hill to give an address on one OF
the fair days.
President Hixon thought that if a
railroad man was to be secured, it would
be more desirable to get someone who
is affiliated with one of the railroads
running into Mankato. President A. B
Stickney is an excellent speaker.
Mr.. Atchison said that Mr.. Stickney
was the person that he had had in mind
Rev. Heermance asked how much had
been paid on the fair grounds, and Mr.
Atchison replied that $500 had beer
paid and that the balance of the s. ,20(
purchase price was drawing four pei
cent interest.
Mr. Wise said that he believed that
the Fair association deserves the heart
lest support that the Commercial club
can give it. Nothing will do Mankatc
more good than good fair in the fall
and racing meet in the summer, which
will bring horsemen here and advertise
the city and leave money here.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-06-08
June Term Opened BY Judge
Cray This Morning.
MANY CASES FOR THE JURY.
Several Criminal Causes and a Mum
Der Of Personal Damage Suits; No
Special Charge TO G. J..

From Tuesdays Daily.
The June term of the district court
of Blue Earth county convened at the
court house this morning at 10 o'clock,
Judge Lorin Cray presiding. The cases
on the civil calendar were disposed of as
follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-06-08
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES,

Piles. Druggists are authorized to re-
fund money If PAZO OINTMENT fails
to cure in 6 to IA days. soc.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
TO THE SPELL OF DRESS.
Tribute Paid by Famous Writers
and Philosophers to
Fashion.

Jane Austen wrote to her sister in
1914: Il have determined to trim my
lilac sarsenet with black satin ribbon,
just as my China Grape is, sixpenny
width at the bottom, threepenny or
fourpenny at top. Ribbon trimmings
are all the fashion at Bath. With this
addition it will be very useful gown.
happy to go anywhere"
Emerson quotes, with admiring sub
mission" the experience of the lady
who declared that "the sense of being
perfectly well-dressed gives a feeling
of inward tranquility which religion
is powerless to bestow."
So the clever woman and the philos-
opher, says Youths Companion, pay
Any woman who has qualms of con-
science at the amount of time and
thought she must give to her clothes
may gather cheer from the innocent
pleasure so genuine a nature as Miss
Austen's found in the simple task of
where" The woman who has COM
passed the art of making that kind of
gown has done herself large serv-
ice and the world no small one. We
should have admired" to see Miss
Austen attired in the lilac sarsenet
with the black satin ribbon. We may
be sure that not only was the gown
happy to go anywhere, but that the
wearer was happy in it. and that the
company was happy to have her.
A gentle word, charitable act, a
difficult sacrifice are each more easy in
a well-ftting and becoming dress. Per-
haps it may be sign of our servitude
to earth that this should be SO; but
look facts in the face, and cherish the
ideal of the happy" gown.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
500 REWARD 500

The readers of this paper will he
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
been able to cure in all its stages, and
that Is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure
is the only positive cure now known to
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being
constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby destroy
ing the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by build
ing up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing it's work. The pro-
prietors have go much faith in its cura-
tive powers that they offer One hun
dred Dollars Tor any case that 1t falls to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. J. Cheney q Co., Toledo,
Ohio. Sold by all druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
The Northern Man in Texas.

AS the northerner listens and looks
in Texas all the illusions he brought
with him are dispelled. Instead of the
embattled hip pocket there is tele-
phone consultation with ones at
torney. Instead of a shooting affray
there is a lawsuit. In lieu of the red
shirt there is boiled and bosomed linen
and the bandana is replaced by col
lar from Troy. Where one expected
to find leather-trousered cowboys there
are store-clothed hackmen, including,
at San Antonio, the second son of a
British nobleman who went broke and
is now earning his living by driving
visitors about the city. AS for law and
order in Texas, a man with a concealed
six-shooter in New York is safer from
arrest than the man with concealed
toy pistol in Texas.-Sunset Magazine.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
GHOSTS OF ABBOTSFORD.
Attempts to Create Spooks at Sir Wal
ter Scott's Home Proved
Failures.

The attempt at making "a ghost of
Abbotsford" will probably end with
the lady to whom the name was ap-
piled, says the London Academy. This
lady, the widow of Rev. John Car
michael, has just died at Edinburgh at
the venerable age of 49, When a
child she went as visitor to Abbots-
ford, and, losing her way on one occa-
sion, opened the dining-room door
noiselessly. 1t happened that Sir
Walter and his guests were discussing
the question of the possibility of tho
appearance Of a departed spirit, and
the mysterious opening of the door
the name of "the ghost Of Abbots-
ford" This name she retained
through life.
Another attempt at creating ghost
at AbbotsfOrd was doomed to failure
Opposite to the entrance to the library
there is an arched doorway leading to
other rooms. 1t was discovered that
by an arrangement Of lights the
shadow of a person under the arch
could be thrown on the opposite door
with weird effect. But Sir Walter,
when called upon to witness the ex-
pertinent, did not express approval OF
it, for a reason that even Lockhart
could not guess. Scott's interest in
ghosts, however, Is notorious, and he
liked telling ghost stories to his
visitors
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
COUNTRY LIFE IN A FLAT
The Odd Scheme of a City Dwellc
Who Longs for an Out
door Life.

A bachelor in upper New York lease
an entire floor in an apartment nous
before it was completed with the "
Gerstanding that he was TO have it III
ished and furnish it according to h
own fancy. He is fond Of rural life
says the Sun, but his business does nc
permit him to live out of town. /,
order to have his surroundings hai
monize with his notions he has ha
his quarters arranged this way:
His reeeptionroom is of unfinishe
timber, resembling hewed logs. Th
ceiling shows the rafters. The e.ec
trio bulbs are inclosed in perforate
tin resembling the oldfashioned tin lai
tern.
Beyond is the tepee, utilized as :;
smoking-rOom. 1t is separated froI
the sleeping apartment by cedar pol,
in the rough constructed to resembl
rail fence. The tepee is arrange
like a tent. A big iron kettle is sus
pended from q crane in the center
This is the ash receiver. The foo
is covered with animal rugs. A co!
lcCIlOH Ol DtWS dIIONS ohu eOhie
hawks, horns. scalping knives and inn
tation scalps completes the scheme.
In the room next fowling pieces, guns
rifles, pixies. fish nets and spurs are /.
evidence. A big, rough board hold
TASKS of various sizes, glasses, tumbler
and cups. The TASKS contain an
brand which the thirsty visitor ma
desire. A coon skin is tackled over tn
bar and benches take the place o
chairs.
A fence divides the trough" fror-
the next room, which is arranged t,
represent the back yard of a countr
home, with a dog kennel near III
gate and well box. with a SWEEP
On one corner stands the bucket, and :
dipper and an old gourd hang on tn
box. The picture is realistic, but tn
windlass is never turned.
Back of this is the end of a barr
The door is painted red. In an opei
square near by is the painted head o
a horse, looking out as naturally as
It was about to whinny for IT'S oats.
A loose plank walk leads from the bar;
! to the bathroom, which is conceale'
| from view by what looks like his!
| board fence. It's equipments are abcu
| the only modern equipments on tn
, entire floor.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13

There is nothing so pleasant as that
bright, cheerful, at-peace-wlth-tne.
world feeling when you sit down to
YOUR breakfast. There is nothing SO
conducive to good work and good re-
suits. The healthy man with a beaithy
mind and body is better fellow a
batter workman, a better citizen than
the man or woman who is handicapped
bv some disability, however slight: A
slight disorder OF the stomach will De,
ranpe vour body, your thoughts and
YOUR disposition. Get away from the
morbid and the blues. Keep your
stomach in tune and both your Drain
ard body will respond. Little indis-
cretions of over eating can be easily
corrected and you will be surprised to
see how much better man you are
Try little Kodol for Dyspepsia aite' .
your meals. Sold by E. T. Whitehead.
& Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
Cost Of Living.

The cost of living in this country for
the eight years to July 1, 1905, accord
ing to Duns Index Number, has risen
35.7 per cent; that Is, wholesale prices
representing. in due relation to per
capita consumption, the cost of bread
stuffs, meats, dairy and garden prod
ucts, and other food; clothing, metals
and miscellaneous products like lum-
Der, glass, paints and drugs have risen
since 1897 from 72 .455 to 98.312. The
prices of many hundred commodities,
embracing practically all the neces-
saries of life, are included in this
rechoning.-N. Y. Times.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
NC. SEPTEMBER
ISLAND OF SOLID IRON.
One of Pacific Archipelago Almost
Entirely Composed of
the Ore.

The Northumberland islands belong
trail coast OF the Pacific, between the
towns of Rockhampton and Mackay
One of the smallest islands in the
Duke group of this archipelago is Iron
island.
The whole island is iron ore, except
strip from 60 to 120 feet wide on
the west and a sand fiat across it's
northern end The island is 1890
feet in length and 52S feet in great
est width, it's highest point being 12O
feet above high-water mark.
1t is estimated by the geological SUR
vey that the amount of ore above
high-water mark is 100000 tons, and
that the additional ore available be-
tween high and low tide (23 feet)
amounts to 10000 tons, making a
total of 2.250,000 tons of available ore.
The rock on the western side of
the island Is greenjsA, highly altered
trachyte, in which there has been
great development OF east and west
cross quartz veins, probably formed
before the iron was introduced into
the surrounding region. On the south
side of the island are three outcrops
Of pure white statuary marble, from
10 to 20 feet across and 20 to 60 feet
in length.
1t is believed by some Queensland
biologists that the ore metasomat-
ically replaced limestone and slate,
and that the formation of ore may
still be going on, inasmuch as the
ridge top supports figs and scrub vege-
tation, showing that spring water is
still reaching the surface. The ore
consists chiefly of cryptocrystalline
magnetic, with massive hematite, and
has scarcely a trace of impurity. Its
specific gravity is AS to 4.6.
Blocks of ore up to ten feet in diam
eter are piled up around the base of
the island. No work has yet been
done, but there will be no difficulty
in mining down to tide level. To
work below that level a wall of ore
will have to be left to prevent the
entrance of the sea water
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
BILLY KEPT THE LID ON.
fered for His Truly He
roic Act.

Miss Kathryn Finney is not only an
accomplished and efficient schoolmarm
Of West Grove. teaching sthe young
idea at Cedar Bluff how to shoot Jack
rabbits, pigeons and other brilliant
flashes OF silvery fowl on golden wing,
but, what is a more rare virtue,
says the Mount Morris Qal Index,
she is just as willing and efficient in
the kitchen, where she assists her
with the housework in all her spare
moments. The other day, like a duti-
full daughter, she made glorious
batch of bread, and as she is an en-
ergetic young woman, the dough must
have taken after her-in fact, it rose
until it covered the table, and for
fear it would run her out of the
house, Miss Finney hastily placed it
in the oven. But alas, like the woes
OF Tantalus, who died of thirst amid
a sea of waves, this only made mat
ters worse. For that yeasty bread
continued to rise, while Miss Kitty
held up her hands in despair. But
not so Billy, the noble Billy. Miss
Kitty's father, who, fearing the top
Of the stove would fly through the
ceiling, in a moment of forgetfulness
sat down on it, Now, don't talk of
Hannibal looking down on the plains
of Italy, or Pompei dividing the world
with Caesar. Here was far greater
heroism. And lest the profane might
laugh at the patch in Billy's trousers,
I hasten to assure the public that
the woes of truthful correspondent
are beyond the power of language to
express.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13

TN view of the great multitude of
L women suffering from some form of
female disease and yet unable to find
any cure, DIR. Hartman, the renowned
gynecologist,h has announced his willing
ness to direct the treatment of as MANY
cases as may make application to him
during the summer months, without
charge.
Miss Mary Mayer, 2O6 Delhi street,
Philadelphia, Pa, writes:
''Before taking your medicine I was
completely run down.
Headache and Backache.
"My back and head ached all the time
and was 80 nervous that it was impos-
s;ble for me to attempt any work.
"After using two bottles of Peruna
there was wonderful change and am
now well woman.
Gratitude.
'I cannot express my gratitude suf-
f1ciently and Nam recommending it to
all my friends"
DIR. Hartman's treatment will be con-
Quoted by correspondence.
The medicines prescribed can be OBJ
tanned at all drug stores.
Complete Treatment.
The Doctor will prescribe all medi-
cines, applications, hygienic and diet
ary regulations necessary to effect COM
plete relief.
Furthermore, all correspondence will
30 held strictly confidential.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13

Entire System Affected.
Mrs. James Golloher, Norwood, on
tario, Can, writes:
81 was suffering from systemic ca
tarrh for about two years.
"1n damp weather | was unable to do
my work, as my back and sides would
ache, and L thought if 1 did not soon
find cure could not live long.
81 saw where Peruna had cured hun
dreds who had suffered as I was suffer
ing. I decided to try it.
"After taking the first bottle, felt a
big change.
Completely Cured.
81 have taken five bottles and 1 am
completely cured.
T thank DIR. Hartman for his kind
advice to me-"
DR.. Hartman's offer will hold good
during the entire summer months.
Any woman can become a regular
patient by sending a written statement
of her age, condition OF life, symptoms
treatment.
DIR. Harfman's Advice.
Mrs. Lizzie Sharpe, 203 Friendship
street, Providence, r. L., writes:
"Some time ago l wrote you, asking
advice in regard to my health, describ-
ing my symptoms.
"Following your advice and taking
your medicine for only five weeks,
am thankful to say am well woman.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
WELL WORTH TRYING

w. H. Brown, the popular pensini
attorney. Of Pitt field. Vt says; mex
to A pension, the best thing to get u
Dr.. Kings New Lille Pills" He writes
"they keep my family in sp'end''
health" Quick cure for Headari"
Constipation and Biliousness. 20
Guaranteed al Il. =. Whitehead J
Cos drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13

81 had suffered for a number of yea, )
with constipation, indigestion and I,
male troubles of the worst form. / w;
unable to do my housework withol
help.
Satisfactory Results.
"After taking Peruna / have expe'
fenced the most satisfactory results.
am like a new woman.
"I do all my own housework for seve:
rooms, thanks to Peruna.
Recommends Peruna.
81 want to recommend Perzna 10 a
who are similarly afflicted"
The principal remedy which ID
Hartman relies upon in curing catarrhs
diseases of women is Peruna.
Hundreds of women sufferers fin
Peruna household remedy. Many
these women have written letters G
thanks for the benefit they have OF
tanned.
DIR. Harfman's Experience.
AS is well known, DR.. Hartman is tn
President Of the Hartman Sanitarium
an institution which has department
| devoted 10 tho trs-t ..:rrt ., female dI
eases.
He is thus brought to see a great man.
of such cases every year, the most
whom return to their homes to con-
plctc their treatment by correspond
ence.
Those wishing to become patients b.
correspondence should address DIR. S. y
Hartman, President of the Hartman
Sanitarium Columbus, Ohio.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
Iryiug's Effects.

Referring to the recent sale Of
Irving's effects, the London Mail says:
The proceedings were altogether er-
ratio. Mediocre drawings sold for
pounds instead Of shillings, excellent
pounds. The relic was priced more
highly than the work of art" Sar-
gents portrait of Ellen Terry sold for
one-third Of what Irving had been Of
fered' for It,
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
Good Enough.

Jaygreen-rd like to get better job
for my son.
Kaybrown-What's he doing now?
Hes working for a coal dealer"
tfThat's good enough. He's sure to
make his weigh in the world. Chi
cago Daily News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
Mo Alarm in the Sanctum

Oklahoma and Indian Territory are
being flooded with spurious one, five
and ten dollar bills and fifty-cent and
one dollar coins. This notice is given
in order that people who handle any
money may be on the lookout. We're
immune U. T) American.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
Deaf and Dumb Takers.

A deaf and dumb person who Is
fairly expert at finger language can
speak about 43 words a minute. In
the same space of time person IN pos.
session Of his speech will probably
Ipeak $50 words.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
Mythology.

"The ancient Romans had a patron
god for everything"
what was Janus, the two-faced god,
considered the patron Off"
Politics and life insurance. Chs
cSgO Sun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13

Ladies, read this catalogue OF charms
Bright eyes, glowing cheeks, red iips'
a smooth skin without b'emish, IN
short, perfect health. For sale with
every package HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea.
I E.T Whit, head 4 Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13

t4IHSy IlOuOIC.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
aecrt beats, and makes one feel as though
.-ey had heart trouble, because the heart is
-t-r-w5rkng in pumping thick, kidney
r-.sonei blood through veins and arteries.
+. us 4 10 be considered that only urinary
tr-. uIes were to be traced to the kidneys,
t-.now modern science proves that nearly
a. constitutional diseases have their begin
~ in Kidney trouble.
il YOU are sick you can make no mistake
r. .-s; Goctoring your kidneys. The mild
a. the extraordinary effect of DR.. Kilmer's
>~aG.t,-ROot, the great kidney remedy is
s--~ realized. It stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
ans IS soll on its merits fc-F
b. al druggists in fifty ezF1s=51it ::s:s
cert arI one-dollar siz Il e,.es .ss'j 5
IS. YcI may have a -zss:s --4sSs9 FL. ~ -
sample bottle by mail Home of swamp Root.
f55, also pamphlet telling you how to find
gu If you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Man;ic0 this paper when writing DR.. Kilmer
&. C, 8inshamton. N. 7.
Don't make any mistake, but re-
me nhar the name, Swamp-Root, DR..
Ktimer'- Swamp-root, and the address
B.a gh2mton, N. Y, on every bottle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
Never Had the Chance

Tom-Jack Nervey caught May Pech-
is in the dark hall the other night and
kis-ed her
Tess (terribly shockedO-Did you
ever!
mo. but l think l would. .'-Phila-
delphia Press.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13

L six or eight drops of spirits of
campnOr in a little water are given
to child having been exposed to
cola, it will often prevent the cold
from developing.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13
TacklinS q Big Job.

Two missionaries from Afghanistan
have arrived in Liverpool. Their in.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-09-13

A man can have very peaceful
home by not trying. to run 1t.