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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-02-23
SPRING sslSlAND Is LIVELY
Many Ha openings In ThatfNeishbor.
hood; The Spook Light.

|
Rapidan, Feb. 1.-THE year old daugh
ter of John Holden is very sick witt
commissions.
! Claude Crandall returned home from
Milwaukee, where he had fine time.
The infant son of Frank Nelson OF
Rapidan is i'll with whooping cough and
touch of lung fever
! SO much has been told of the spook
light said to haunt this neighborhood
| that it is time the truth was told. 1t
| is learned from reliable sources, that
the light takes the form of an awful
monster, fifty feet tall, with terrible
eyes, savage teeth, ferocious horns and
claws. Since the appearance of this
dreadful srecter people hereabouts go
to bed at seven o'clock, with lights out,
blinds down, and hang on to the sheets
with their teeth. Some are said to
crawl under the beds
The latest news from the copper mine,
is that John y. Rockefeller was seen
there Friday, smelling lump of clay
for traces of oil.
Tuesday evening Mrs. Richard Jones
beautifully entertained party of six
teen with an elegant six o'clock dinner.
Mrs. Jones' father, Owen r. Owens, of
Lake Crystal has recovered nicely from
a serious illness hemorrhage of the
stomach
The pupils heartily enjoyed the val
entine party given them by Miss Cooper.
Games were played and prizes given
Fruit, cake, and delicious nut ice cream
were served from a beautifully decOrat-
ed table. Miss Cooper is very popular
with her pupils and their parents, and
is teaching a very successful term of
school.
Miss Mary Knoss entertained an .cx-
ceptionally jolly party of twenty from
Rapidan and this neighborhood with a
valentine social Friday evening. Games,
old and new, were played. The lunch
served pleased both eye and taste, the
tables being artistically decorated with
red hearts. The young folks went home
six hours later than $3.50, but don't tell,
please, and said "best ever" as they
departed.
1t is the farmer with nice flock of
Plymouth Rock hens, that goes around
with a satisfied smile and jingling poe
kets nowadays.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jerry Jones treated their
lucky neiShbors to fine dinner Satur-
day evening, of roast goose, accompani
ed by most of the other good things of
earth. A phonograph concert pleased
the guests later in the evening. -.
A dance will be held in Woodman hall
Thursday evening and supper will be
served 'fr ~ sac &ti IaiL +.
w. A. just goes north Tuesday to get
lumber EIe will build fine house in, the
spring and open a lumber yard.
The Owl club will meet Sunday night.
A-hCm
Louis Miesche. was operated on in the
Rochester hospital Saturday for gall
..r-., 20. .-.t,.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-02-23
Funeral Of Mrs. Beyer.

From Saturdays Daily.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Josephine
Beyer, which was held at st. Peter an,
Paul's church this morning, was largely
attended. Rev. Father Hegemann con
Quoted the services. The floral Offering.
were beautiful and numerous. Those at
tending from out of town were Adam
Boyer and wife, William and Peter
Boyer of Winona; George Realander
Henry Pink, Peter Phillips and Miss
Lizzie Ries of Shakopee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-02-23
Appointed Rural Carrier.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Charles A. Anderson, who was former
ly with John Klein & Co., has been APP.
pointed carrier for rural route No. 2
out of Mankato, to begin his duties
March 10TH He succeeds John c
Watts, who will be transferred to route
No. |, vice Joseph Bates, resigned. Mr.
Bates will conduct the old Matthews
farm near Spring Island.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-02-23
Judge Lochren Confirms Agree.
ment With the Railroads.
ILLINOIS CENTRAL BACKS OUT
Matter of Completing the Belle
FO irChe Contract Sill In
the Air.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Receivers Nelson and Kron and ]. w
Schmitt returned last night from st
Paul, where they appeared before judge
Lochren yesterday and asked for an
order confirming the arrangement made
with the Chicago & Northwestern and
the Illinois Central roads for carrying
on the contract work which the Widell-
Finley company has with those roads
Judge Lochren complied with the request
and made the order confirming the agree
ment.
Shortly after the order was made, the
receivers got message from the officers
of the Illinois Central road repudiating
the agreement. c. II. Fowler, one of the
attorneys for the receivers, immediately
left for Chicago to see what was the
matter and to try to rearran9e the plan
for the roads completing the contract.
1t is not known why the road should
have upset the agreement.
The arrangement with the Chicago &
Northwestern road is not an absolutely
binding one, but it is thought that the
road will stand by it. The officers ac
cepted the proposal of the receivers, and
told them to get an order from the court
confirming it and they would take ac-
ton to make it binding.
Receiver Nelson, while in Chicago, did
not see the officials of the Big Four
system, but had conversation with
them over the telephone. 1t is not
known at this time whether the road
will enter into such an agreement.
No word has yet been received from
Washington in reply to the request sent
to the secretary of the interior, asking
him not to declare. the Belle FOurche
and Glendive contracts forfeited before
Il hearing can be had. 1t may be that
one of the attorneys will take Il trip TO
Washington.
IL has not been decided who will 60 to
Belle Fourche to look over that con-
tract This will be decided as soon as
the bondsmen can agree among them
selves, what they want TO do, and wheth
er they are willing TO complete tho con-
tract in case favorable report is
made. 1t is understood that there is
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-02-23
What the Weather Will Be.

From Thursdays Daily.
On Ash Wednesday the next snow
or rain-storm will be. The coming
summer will be muggy, wet and damp
and great heat will prevail Potatoes
will be poor crop. Fall warm and fair
Winter dry and mild. Sow all seed
early, "but not deep" Fruit, such as
apples, pears, plums, berries, grapes,
plentiful. Lay up grain, as three lean
years will follow. loads, snakes, bugs,
grasshoppers and worms will abound.
John NJ Broome.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-02-23
WELL ENTERTAINED.
Minneapolis Curriers' Enthu 81 la site Cv-
er Mankato Bonspiel.


Flour city curriers' who participated in
the Mankato bonspiel are enthusiastic
over the entertainment received. Three
Kinks skipped by Labatt, McCutcheon
and Worham were at the spiel Thursday
and Friday. The Labatt rink won seven
out of eight games straight and carriei
off the merchants trophy, also first
prize in another event.
The returning curriers' say that then
Mankato hosts spared no trouble to en-
terrain them and that the outing was
II highly enjoyable Minneapolis
Journal
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-02-23
Bliss in Double Doses.
From Tuesdays Daily.


August Blissenbach of The Mankatc
Post, who has been blessed for the see
ond time with twins in his family, Is
securing bliss in double doses. There
may not be anything in name but
where is the country editor who can
equal the record of the brother at Man
kato Saltwater Gazette.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-02-23
GOES TO PIECES.
Jury Calendar in District Court Set
tied or Continued.

tied or Conttnueo.
from Tuesdays Daily. .f5
When the case of Leo S. Lamm, as
.xeeutor, VS.. Michael Russell and Others
vas called for trial yesterday afternoon,
ONE letters of Mrs. Russell were intro
uced in evidence. and opened up a new
ield for investigation, so it was agreed
20 take the case from the jury. and to
iubmit it to the court. The jury was
discharged, and the case will be sub
mitted later.
The suit of Oscar Larson VS.. Henry
;iesecke was tried today, and went to
The jury this afternoon. The only other
Jury case for trial is that of Sarah
Larson VS.. Henry Giesecke, which is now
on trial. torres
The following jury cases have been
continued:
Samuel M. Bear VS.. Leslie T. Nc
Cleary.
Louis Kiessel VS.. Neitge & Larson.
ID. E. Spaulding VS.. S. Y. Hyde Ele-
Eator company.
In the case of Henry Doerr VS.. John
V. Morse and others, a jury was impan-
led and verdict was directed by the
curt in favor of the plaintiff for
$l8465. sb p ~"
The suit of j. johnson VS.. the Marion
Manufacturing company of Ohio, was
ismissed by consent and without costs
or disbursements.
The suit of j.. j. Chittenden VS.. the
1hicago Great Western railway COM
any was settled and dismissed, as was
,lso that of Maria Foelster VS.. the Oma-
Ia railway company, and the city of
Mankato. ..fs.
There are about dozen court cases
or trial.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-02-23
Will Make SORGHUM.

Shareholders in the canning factory at
lie Sueur Center have practically deeid-
ed to buy the machinery and install a
sorghum factory in connection with their
corn canning plant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-02-23
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Henry Hillesheim to W. E. Young, lot
8, block /, Mankato. for $4,000.
Herman Bahma to Syvert Olson, WIZ
nwA, swH, section 50, Butternut Val
ley, for $780,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-02-23

One who resides in MankatO would
hardly size up the city as being crazy
over baseball. But with the Inaugural
ton of the new fair grounds some en-
thusiasm might be worked up by the
fans for ball team. But the expert
ence of few years ago will deter
many business men from investing in
stock
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-02-23
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES

Itching. Blind Bleeding. Protruding
Piles, Druggists are authorized to re-
fund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails
to cure i'm to IA days. soc.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-23
INDIAN MURDERER CAUGHT.
George SiCkman, Indian Who Broke
Jail at Olympia Captured.

Deputy Sheriff Connolly came down
from Olympia last week. and arrested
George Sickman, an Indian under sem
tence Of II years in the penitentiary for
murder, and who escaped from the
Olympia Jail nearly 10 years ago. Sheriff
Connolly caught the Indian OH the Quin-
ault reservation and brought him to Alb.
erdeen Thursday afternoon. He was
place. in Jail until the next morning,
when he was taken back to Olympia.
Ten years ago Sickman and another
Indian attacked John Heongh. another
red.skin, near Olympia. beat him sense.
less and then cut his throat. The as
salants were arrested. The evidence
was purely circumstantial, 30 the jury
found them guilty only OF second decree
murder. The other defendant was sen.
fenced to twenty years imprisonment.
Sickman had more friends and was
better educated and managed to make a
showing that his partner was the leader
in the crime. so escaped with twelve
years. sentence He was confined in
the old county Jail at Olympia, a flimsy
wooded building. from which he escaped ,
presumably with the aid Of Indians on
the outside.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1906-04-23
Darkest Africa.

A humorous lecture on Darkest Africa
will be given at the First Presbyterian
church by Mr.. FIedrick A. Agar under
the auspices of the Y. P. S. G. E. Tues.
day. April "a. Admission Csc.
The Ellensburg Capital says Of the
lecture: Rev. F. A. Agar's lecture.
Wednesday evening and it proved q
10 ed by all. The lecture is delivered in
such common sense style that old and
Young alike are able to comprehend and
enjoy 1.-THE Ellensburg Capital,
Ellensburg, Washington.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
Wild Flowers.

cllowstone is truly one of the
"Seven Wonders" AS place of
grandeur and scenery it is unsurpass-
ed by the famous Alps. Wild flowers
abound there in great profusion.
In order to furnish the public with
souvenir within the reach of all, the
Northern Pacific railway has pre-
pared a dainty publication, contain
ing twelve specimens of some of the
most beautiful wild flowers within the
park, which have been pressed and
nicely mounted in portfolio form.
This magnificent souvenir, which
also contains six full page halftone il
Illustrations, will be mailed prepaid up
on receit of so cents.
A. NJ. CLELAND,
General Passenger Agent, St. Paul,
MINI. 20 2t
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
Ii. S. Lord to Survey Electric Line

1t is expected Ell .sirIe H. S, Lord
of Hamilton and l'arly of men will
begin the survey of Inc line for the
electric railway from Missoula to
Hamilton next Monday. About three
weeks will be required for the survey
and accurate estimates of the cost of
construction of the road will be com
piled Geo. w. Dougherty, the pro-
noter of the road, and A. A. Jones are
stlll interviewing the farmers and Sc
curing the right of way. 1t is not
known yet exactly the route the road
will travel, but very little difficulty is
being experienced in securing the
right of way. Only one farmer, a man
living near Lo Lo, has objected to CIV
ing the road the right to cross his land
and this man has not definitely refus-
ed to donate the right of way. Mr..
Lord is the engineer in charge of the
construction of the Dins more canal on
the east side of the valley, but will
have a few weeks of comparative
leisure before the actual construction
work begins and has agreed to devote
this time to surveying for the electric
line.-Stevensville Register.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
Sunday School Convention.

The Ravali County Sunday School
Association held its annual Conven-
ton at Corvallis, April 10 and IL.
Rev. w. c. Merritt, international
neld worker, was present and added
much to the interest and profit of the
meeting% There are some 10 schools
in the county but only 10 were repre-
sented.
The officers for the next year are:
President, Rev. l.. L. Kueeland; vice
presidents, w. Il. Tyler, Rev. w. w
Howard, Miss Helen Grow, Mrs. J. J..
Bond, Rev. G. c. Berry, Mrs. E. O..
Lewis; secretary and treasurer, Mrs.
Mabel c. Bean; executive committee,
Revs. L. L. Knec'and, G.. a. White,
w. c. Martz, J. A. Meek, and II. B.
Reagan.
Resolutions were adopted in favor of
organizing a normal class in each
town in the county. Mr.. f. E. Lock
ridge and Rev. George Cruger were
chosen to represent the county at the
state convention at Dillon, May p to
"a. Mr.. J. N. Taylor and Mrs. Ire
nary to act as d crnates.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
FRANK L. BURNS IS
TO BUILD
TWO STORY BRICK BLOCK ON MAIN
STREET ABOUT MID
DIE OF !1AY.

Frank L. Burns is making prepara-
tions to erect business block on
Main street. The building will be OF
brick and will have frontage of hfty
feet and a depth of seventy feet. 1t
will take the place of the frame build
ings now occupied by himself as a
store and the adjoining building used
as restaurant. There will be two
stories to the structure, the ground
floor to contain two store rooms and
over both there will be hall for enter
tainmentS and dances.
Mr.. Burns expects to begin the
work Of construction as soon as the
brick can be made which will be about
the middle of May. When completed
the building Will be one of the best in
the city and will add greatly to the APP
pearance of the north side of Main
street.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
Thoroughbred Or yhound Pups.

| have few dog pups for sa e. Dam
Lady Newark" /" registered, and win
ner of the Futur,t, Stakes, sire
"Fritz," one of the speediest coyote
hounds in the valley. VIII make the.
best coyote hounds in Muntana Price
$500 each. Write soon to
l.. E. MANNING, Jr.,
20 2t Stevensvitle. Mont.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
Attest:
GEO. A. REESE,
Clerk.
Death of ChaS. VeaCh.

Charles Veach died last Wednesday
mig ht about II O'Clock after a lnger-
ing illness of consumption. He had
been in poor health for about three
years and death was not unexpected.
and came to Hamilton about eight
years ago. Two years later he married
daug hter of w. H. Hayes. Besides
widow he leaves one son about three
years old. He is a brotherin-law of
w. A. Hayes, the harness maker, and
was man about "a years of age. The
funeral was held at o'clock Friday
afternoon from the Hayes home on
North Second street.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25

A weird tale of witchcraft comes
from the interior of Africa. A recent
trial at the Lilangwe court proved that
a native won...l killed by lion had
been partly eaten by another native
who was accused of impersonatinS the
lion. The prisoner confessed freely
that he had eaten of the wOman's dead
body, the excuse being that he had pur-
chased from a witch doctor medi-
cine which enabled him to turn into Il
lion at will-in other words, to indulge
in cannibalism in it's lowest form as
the mood took him.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
Filed For Record.

Deed-Joan Holly to ]. N. Smith,
tract of land near Stevensville; $2I0.
Deed. K. Squiers to F. H. Drink
enberg, 80 acres near Darby; ST..
Deed-Arthur Herbert and wife and
H. J. ST. John and wife to Harper &
Baird, 32O acres west of Victor; 81.
Deed-Hamilton Land Co. to c. F.
Cameron. 1917 acres near Hamilton 81.
Deed-Harriet Jordon to c. F. Cam
eron, 10 acres near Hamilton; 81.
Deed-Geo. H. Wood and wife to
Geo. w. Johnson, 100 acres near Stew
ensville; $4,000.
Deed--Geo. May and wife to Jno. w
Morris, 6A acres near Stevensville
$3.50.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
Chamberlain's Salve.

This salve is intended especially for
sore nipples, burns, frost bites, ,chapped d
hands, itching piles, chronic sore eyes,
granulated eye lids, old chronic sores
and for diseases of the skin, such as
tetter, salt rheum, ring worm, scald
head, herpes, BARRIERS itch, scabies or
itch and eczema, It has met with un-
paralleled success in the treatment of
these diseases. Price Is cents per box.
Try it. For sale by the Corner Drug
Store.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
Death of Mrs. A. kerChner

Mrs. Kerchner, mother of Mrs.
Thompson and Mrs. William Deneer +,
died April 10 at the age of 90. She
has been a resident of the Bite Root
valley since 1877 and was the mother
of four children. She was born in
Germany in 1840 and came to America
Presbyterian church, uniting with
that denomination when residing in
Stevensville, many years ago. TIE
funeral was held Thursday, Rev. J. E..
Burkhart of the Presbyterion church
officiating, and the body was inferred
in the Riverview cemetry.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
PROCEEDINGS OF COURT
Divorce Suit of E. E. Smith VS.. GUS
sic Smith Attracts rluCh At
tention==Other Court News

The case of K. e. Smith versus Gus
sic Smith, an action for divorce, which
lasted two days. resulted in the jury
finding verdict for the defendant.
The case of Herbert Brethour versus
]. d. Dunbar, was dismissed without
prejudice on motion of counsel for
plaintiff.
The case of Jno. Campbell versus
Ravalli county is now on trial.
Mrs. Anna Caldwell was granted d
divorce from Charles Caldwell on the
grounds of cruelty and desert.on.
The case of ID. NJ. Andersn versus
On motion of cousel for the defendant
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
Rheumatism Makes Life Mise able. i.

A happy home is the most valuable
possession that is within the reach of
mankind, but you cannot enjoy it's
comforts if you are suffering with
rheumatism. You throw asid busi-
ness cares when you entrr No1r home
and you can be relieved from those
rheumatic pains also by applying
Ehamberlaiu's Pain Balm. One ap-
pl'cation will give you relief end it's
continued us2 for short tune will
bring about a permanent cure. For
sale by Corner Drug Store.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
A WaterSDOut,

A scientist says of IL waterspout that
passed over certain district in France:
Its passage was accompanied with a
sound which is described as resem-
bling that of a battery of artillery
drawn on the gallop over paved
street. At the base of an extended
nimbus hung the reversed cone charac-
teristic of phenomena of this kind. A
strong wind was then blowing from
the south-southwest. The waterspout
was preceded by storm and followed
by shower"
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25

Holbrook was allowed to withdraw his
amended answer aud final disclaimer,
and on motion of counsel for the plain
tiff it was by the court ordered that the
plaintiff have judgement against said
defendant for possession of the proper
ty described III the complaint, and the
jury was discharged.
The trial of FRA ak. Hemphill against
Belle Moore to collect A debt resulted in
the jury finding a verdict for the de-
tendant for 81.
The court gave Df. Herbert Brethour
judgement for the Iull amount of his
claim against Belle Moore for profess
sional services, amounting to SSS.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
Auction Sale

l will sell at public auction at
Beavers barn, Hamilton, IN Saturday,
May 5, at p. III. the following:
pair we'll bred bay FLIES, coming
three and tour years Old.
lady's saddle mare, six years old
and very kind and gentle.
saddle mare.
l pair yearling colts.
l boys saddle and bride.
l new cart and harness and other
art iCles too numerous to mention.
G. E. MUZZIE.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
Low Priced Atlas.

An up to date Atlas of the North
west and the Orient for S1.OO. The
Northern Pacific Railway company
wall send an Atlas of the Northwest,
very complete in detail, to anyone up
on receipt of price named
This is recent compilation and
data, ma ps, illustrations, ETC., are re-
liable and from best sources.
A. M. CLEL AND,
General Passenger Agent, st. Paul,
MINI. % 2t
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25

And in accordance with law and an
the 14,h day of March 1906, so many
shares of each parcel of stock as may
be necessary, will be sold at the office
of the president on the 5th day of May,
l 900, at the hour Of two O'Clock III the
afternoon OF such day, to pay delin-
quent assessments thereon, together
w it'll costs of advertising and expenses
of sale.
Dated April 17,h, 1906
5. ". ALEXANDER,
Secretary and Treasurer.
F. E. GAGE, Hamilton Montana.
President. 20 3
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
Commissioners Canvass Returns.

The board Of county issioners
met i'll special session, pursuant to
published call. Monday, April 10, 1906.
al O'Clock a. M, present, Henry
Grover, chalrinan; J. B. Overturf and
G. l.. Satterlee, commissioners and
Geo. "A. Reese, county clerk.
The returns of the County Free
High School election were canvassed
and result as follows declared:
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
Mass Meeting.

A mass meeting of the Citizens OF
Hamilton, who favor the organization
of a base ball club for the Town of
H amilton will be held at the city hall,
on Saturday evening, April %, at 8
O'Clock, p. m.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25
Card of Thanks

We desire to express our heartfelt
thanks to our friends for their great
kindness and assistance during the ill-
ness and at the funeral of our beloved
son, Edgar.
Mr.. AND MRS. ABEL, SANDSTONE.
The Western news. [volume] (Stevensville, Mont.) 1890-1977, 1906-04-25

In written examination on physical
geography one of the questions was:
"What happens when there Is an
eclipse of the moon"
A boy with rather an admirable
knack of getting out of difficulty
wrote the following answer:
"a great many people come out to
look at it"-LOndon Answers.