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The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
BIRTHDAY BOOK.
Dr.. J. w. Andrews Will Have Natal
Day April 6.

Under the heading "Some Well-known
Names Appear On This Weeks Birth
day Book" the following, accompanied
by an illustration, appears in The Sun
day Minneapolis Journal:
'John Wesley Andrews, Mankato,
physician. Born April 6, lS49, Lawrence
county, Illinois. Educated in the state
normal school at Mankato and for
time taught in the Mankato high school.
Later took up the study of medicine
at the University of Michigan and Rush
Medical, graduating in 1877. Subse-
quently took postgraduate work at
Bellevue Hospital Medical college, at
Berlin and Vienna Came to Minnesota
from Illinois in 1856 and married when
twenty years of age.
influences and characteristics, father
Methodist preacher; missed being mayor
of Mankato by seven votes; republican,
Methodist, former alderman, Mason,
Humane society and medical societies"
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
STOCKS MUST BE ASSESSED.
Those Who Dispose Of the Bankrupts
Goods Must Pay Taxes.
From Mondays Daily.

In a way the new code is a friend to
local merchants in the matter of the
selling of bankrupt stocks. This law
is directly applicable to many cases
where bankrupt stocks are brought in
and the prices slashed from right to left
in an indiscriminate manner to the
very serious detriment of the mer-
chant who plods on throughout the year,
pays his rent and taxes, and seldom if
ever grumbles, and makes it misde-
meanor for any person to sell goods in
this state that have not been duly as
sessed, or if they engage in temporary
business.
This point is covered in Section 773,
Chapter 9, of the revised laws and
reads as follows: ''No person, without
permission granted by vote of the coun-
ell, shall engage temporarily in the bus
mess of selling goods in any city or
village, unless such goods have been
duly assessed for taxation within the
state for the current year. No such
permissions shall be granted by the
council until the applicant shall have
paid to the treasurer such sum as it
may require, not exceeding $50 per
week for the period for which permis-
sion is sought, which sum shall be filed
upon consideration of the kind, amount
and value of goods offered. A trans
lent dealer violating any provision of
this section shall be guilty of a misde-
meanor, and the fact that such goods
are listed for taxation in the county
shall be prima facie proof that they
are not assessed to taxation in the
state.'
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
SCHOOL APP0RTIoNMENT.
County Receives S9,466 From the
State for Distribution.
From THURSDAYS Daily.

The state school apportionment has
been received at the county treasurer's
office, and amounts to $9,4SG, for the
county, based on an apportionment of
$l.70 for each of the $3.50 pupils attend
ing the public schools in the county. The
county has added $55S to this, or ten
cents to the pupil, from money obtain
ed from fees, etc.
The city of Mankato school district,
with l.5O5 pupils entitled to apportion-
ment. receives $2,S7l, and the larger
districts the following amounts: Gar
den City, $l62; Lake Crystal, $696.60;
Vernon Center, $l49.40 Eagle Lake,
Sl54S0; Lake Madison, $l72.S0; Good
Thunder, $lS3.6O; Mapleton, $475.20;
Amboy, $2SS; st. Clair, $l67.40.
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
STEEPLE AND BELL.
ST. Johns Catholic Church Likely to
Get Them This Year.

from Mondays Daily.
The committee of st. Johns Catholic
church has about abandoned the idea of
purchasing house and lot for the resi-
dence of the pastor, and has about decid-
ed to buy lot on Broad street, near the
church, and move the present residence
of the pastor to it. An option has been
secured upon one owned by the Lamm
estate, just south of Clement Schroeder's
residence. A buyer has been found for
the old one story house that now occu-
pies the lot.
By taking the money that would 9th
erwise have been put into house, a
steeple can be built upon the church and
a bell or chimes purchased. This will
probably be the outcome of the move.
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
PAYMENT ON JUDGMENT.
Order for S22 ,537 Drawn in Favor OF
Barber Asphalt Co.

FROM MONDAY DAILY.
Late Saturday afternoon Mayor Tay
lor and Recorder Anderson drew an ord
er payable to the Barber Asphalt COM
pany, for $22, ,537.l6. This is the amount
of the special assessments that have
been collected, and will pay the interest
on the judgment held against the city
by the company and reduce the principal
materially. The judgment and interest
now foots up to $4S,479.SO. All of the
special assessment levied upon the prop
erty benefited has been paid in except
$l,634.40. Where payments have not
been made it has generally been for the
reason that the property is owned by
non-residents or the title is tied up.
The check in favor of the Barber COM
pany has been deposited in local bank
subject to the order of the company,
and the company has been notified.
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
From SATURDAYS Daily.

From SATURDAYS Daily.
Martin Rotus murdered his wife and
himself. This briefly tells the story of
the grim tragedy which was enact
ed in the low one story and a half
frame house just beyond the limits of
North Mankato. on the st. Peter road,
reference to which was made in an eX-
ira edition of The Free Press last even
ming. At what hour the awful affair
took place cannot be determined as
there are no living witnesses. The
couple lived alone and none of the
neighbors can throw any light on this
particular feature of the case. The re-
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
ENCLOSURE BUILT.
Tree at SibIey Park Fenced Over for
the MongoIian Pheasanfs.
INcI,t Nlai1l.e. .dnrr &c Ilcil

From Thursdays Daily.
Park Superintendent Blake yesterday
made the cage for the Mongolian pleas
ants, to be secured for the park by Au
ditor Weaver. The enclosure is twelve
feet square and twelve feet high, and
goes over small dwarf or weeping
tree Just north of the deer house. 1t
was not placed inside of the deer park
for fear that the deer would tear it
down. 1t is now all ready for the
pheasants, which are expected in few
days.
The fence to the deer park is to be
made dog proof, if possible. A base
board will be placed in the ground and
the wire fence fastened to. it, so that
dogs cannot get under it. 1t is believ-
ed that some more deer can be obtain
cd this spring to replace the ones that
were killed by dogs.
Yesterday Aid. Atchison and Mr..
Weaver noticed three dogs coming out
of the park, covered with dirt, as though
they had been chasing the squirrels.
Superintendent Blake was told by Mr..
Atchison to shoot any dogs found in the
park hereafter.
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
DUAL PICNIC SLATED
Madelia Will Entertain Wood
men in June.
MANKAT0 WILL BE THERE.
An Excellent Program to Be Pre-
pared for the Entertain.
ment Of Guests.
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Madelia gets the two big Woodmen
picnics. The picnic committees of the
Southwestern and Southern Minnesota
associations reached the conclusion that
as Madelia had been promised the picnic,
even though there was misunderstand-
ing, she should have it, and st. James
gracefully withdrew her claims in favor
of her little sister. Madelia will give
the picknickers a royal good time. Man
kato Woodmen are affiliated with the
Southern Minnesota association and
they will 60 to Madelia strong. The
date for the dual picnic has not yet
been decided, but it is expected that
the affair will be held some time be-
tween the 10th and 18th of June.
Mankato horsemen will help to enter
tain the guests on the day of the pic
mic by getting up race meet.
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
EIysian Man Became Tired of
Life This Morning.
SHOT WENT WIDE OF MARK
Penetrated the Arm Instead of The
Heart; Family Trouble Said
to Be the Cause.
From Mondays Daily.


Henry Culp, laborer, living in Ely
sian, attempted suicide this morning.
At about nine o'clock he was at his
home and suddenly pulled thirty two
calibre revolver from his pocket and
shot himself under the left arm. He
probably aimed for his heart, but in his
excitement, his hand trembled and the
bullet went wide of the mark. Physi-
clans were called and the ball extract
ed. 1t is said that he will live
Culp is about fifty-siX years old and
has lived in Elysian for thirty years.
He is the father of a large family, and
has two nephews, George and Marcus
Culp, living in Mankato. 1t is said that
family trouble was at the bottom of his
attempt to take his life.
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
BLIND PIGGER TAKEN IN
He Voted Dry Expecting to Save
$500 License Fee.

New Ulm, April 2.-William Engel of
Iberia, in the town of Stark, Brown
county, who was arrested by Sheriff
William J. julius on the charge of con-
Quoting blind pig, was arraigned be-
fore Justice f. Brandt and his case was
continued for week. At the recent
town election the town ''went dry
many of the voters laboring under the
impression that government license
would be sufficient to dispense liquor in
a rural district, and even the saloon
keeper voted to make the town dry,
expecting to save the $500 license fee.
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
New Deputy Appointed.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Barney Killmer of Amboy has leas-
ed fifty room hotel at Fergus Falls
and will move there and conduct it.
He has resigned his position as deputy
sheriff, and Sheriff Williams has ap-
pointed Walter Kenny, the Amboy liv-
eryman, to succeed him.
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
Terrible Tragedy Is Enacted In Home the Outskirts
of North Mankato Nicollet County But at What Hour
Cannot Be Definitely Determined.
Husband Jealous of His Companion Shoots Her
Puts Three Bullets Into His Body and Brain Deter
mined to Die; Leaves Letter Behind.

let into his temple and the deadly work
was completed. From this wound the
blood gushed forth in stream, dying
the pillow sheet and the bed clothing.
When found by the officers the dead
back in bed, his face, spotted with
blood, was looking upright and
the quilt pulled up to his
breast, the left hand, also marked
with blood, lying underneath. The right
arm lay on the outside of the coverlet
and the weapon which had sent him to eter-
nifty was beneath the hand, the barrel
almost directed toward his head. His
shirt was stiff with blood. Two chairs
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
LEASES A STORE.
St. Cloud Man Coming to Mankato to
Open Fur and Curio House.

FTU1l FTIudy 8 Daily.
w. L. Earle of st. Cloud was in the
city today and leased the store at SO
South Front street from April lst, and
will move to Mankato. He represents
bear, fox, lion, wild cat and other furs
of all kinds, and Indian and other cur
los. He expects to make Mankato his
permanent home if the city proves to
offer a good opening for his line. He
will also have palmist in his store for
character reading. He expects to have
his stock here and open up next Mon.
day.
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
ACCEPTED A CONTRACT.
Sauk Rapids Man Will Help Build
North and South Road.

from MOnQdy Ddlly
George Holman, the well known con-
tractor of this city, has one more proof
to fash in the face of the increduluous
to testify that the North and South
road is really coming through. Holman
had landed a ten mile grading contract
with the new road, and in preparation
of that feat he has purchased twenty
teams of horses which he will use dur
ing the summer.
Mr.. Holman left for Minneapolis
Tuesday afternoon to get the horses
which he purchased of one of the fam
Gus Midway horse dealers. He will
drive the entire horse herd to this city
this week and in short time he will
be ready for the work which has to be
done on the road.-Sauk Rapids Press.
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
BUILDING DESTROYED.
Fire Causes S4Oo Loss to Mankato
Cement Works.

from fridays daily
Fire last evening at about 1880 o'clock
destroyed the building that enclosed the
boilers used to supply steam for the
hoisting engines OF the Mankato Cement
works west of the Blue Earth river. The
fire is supposed to have started from
sparks. The central station fremen
were called out, but could no nothing,
as the building was practically consumed
when they arrived. The trimmings of
the boiler were damaged, but have been
replaced and the boilers will be started
up again this evening.
The damage done by the fire, including
that to the boilers, is about $400, and
there was no insurance. The building
will at once be rebuilt.
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
RELIC WORTH PRESERVING
Land Patent Containing the sigma
ture Of Abraham Lincoln.

On Friday last there was filed for
record in the office of the register of
deeds at st. James document which
was somewhat remarkable. not in its
character but on account of its age. 1t
was United States land patent, is
sued to Edward Nickerson, dated Oct.
|, 1864, and bearing the signature of
Abraham Lincoln, then president of the
United States. The instrument had
lain in an old chest for years, but
was finally brought to light, record
ed to perfect title. At the time it was
issued the Civil war was in progress.
and tide of battle had begun to turn
in favor the Union, and it had begun to
look as though homestead in Waton-
wan country would be worth having.
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
Discovered by a Woman.

The dead body of Mrs. Rotus was dis
covered by Mrs. Eleanore Sues. neigh
Dor who lives about block distant on
the south. Mrs. Sues had observed no
evidences of life about the Rotus prem
ises during the day and curiosity
prompted her to make an investigation.
She walked over to her ueighbor's and
peered through the front window of the
kitchen and was Mortified when she saw
the dead body of Mrs. Rotus lying on
the floor. She did not press her in
quiry further but fastened to the resi-
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
Named as Delegates.
from Mondays Daily.

Governor Johnson has named Rufus
H. Hoyt and Henry f. Vessel as dele
gates from Minnesota to the Mississippi
valley Latin-American convention, to be
held at New Orleans April 5, and Z.
The object is to stimulate export trade
by the Mississippi river. 4
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
House Wife Fails.

From Mondays Daily.
Maud Eta Karr, whose business is
given as house wife and farmer, and
whose home is Jackson, filed petition
in bankruptcy today, with liabilities
$4O6.54, and assets $50, exempt.
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
Fills the Vacancy.
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
r. Kearney, of Centerville, Iowa, has
been promoted to the position of road
master of this division of the North
western road, vice G.. S. Brigham, who
resigned to accept position with an
eastern road
The Mankato free press., 1906-04-06
Not a Candidate.

William Mcqueen of Mapleton states
that the report that he is contemplating
becoming a candidate for register of
deeds is erroneous.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1906-12-20
Read the Daily Pioneer.
A large assortment Of bracelets re.

h0aQ tQ0 DdllY f1O0oer.
A large assortment Of bracelets re.
ceIved today at Geo. 7. Baker & Co.. :
A, Fl. Pitkin came, down from
Kelliher this morning and went
on to the twin cities on business.
He will go from there to Crooks
ton and spend Christmas with
his family before returning to
Kelliher. - ~
W. P. WEIGH is able to be about
his accustomed labors again,
after having been practically laid
up for a week with an exceed
ingly sore eye. The orb is not
yet well, by any means, but w.
P. can get about.
John Morrison came in this
morning from White Earth,
where he has been visiting for
several days with relatives and
friends, and spent today in the
city. He will return to his home
at Red Lake tomorrow morning.
y Bert Getchell, the cruiser,
went to Houpt last evening to do
some WORK in the woods near
that place. He took an immense
pair of snowshoes with him, and
proposes to make his way
through the woods, even if he is
compelled to walk over the tops
Rof the trees. ~...
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A large assortment Of bracelets re
ceived today at Geo. T. Baker & Co.

- w SAooOI " Os0ONbOSo y
ceived today at Geo. T. Baker & Co.
W. a. Strachan, superintend-
ent of the M. 4 l., came down
from Big Falls this morning in
his private car, $780, and spent
today in the city looking after
some business matters for the
railway company. $500.
Mrs. A. Gilmour returned last
evening to Blackduck.. Mr.. and
Mrs. Gilmour are now living. at
the "Duck" and will remain there
all, winter. Mr.. Gilmour is phara
macist for A. O'Kelliherz in the
latter's drugstore. ~
J. E. Wilkin, the general agent
for the Fitger Brewing company
of Duluth, came over yesterday,
from his home at Cass Lake and
left last evening for TenstrikeSto
look after some business matters
there for his company.
B.. J. sSwedback returned last
evening from a business trip9to
the twin cities. He was accom-.
panied on the trip down by Mrs:
Swed back and their daughter.
Mrs. Stewart, who returned
home one day in advance of. Mr..
Swed back. - -. 49,.
George p. Watson, the Big
Fails domino and U, S. commits.
sioner, was a passenger on the
south bound M. g. T. train this
morning, enroute to- Duluth, to
look after some matters before
the q. S. land Office in the "Zenith
city, He reports Editor Greedy
and the rest Of the good folks at
the "Falls" as getting along
nicely ~s:.. s. ....7 5s.s z.
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THE CITY.
Read the Daily Pioneer.

Read the Daily Pioneer.
Toys at cost at Peterson's.
81. G. Calvert went to Tenstrike
last evening, on business.
Dolls and Xmas books at the
Palace of Sweets.
Two days before Xmas. For jeweIry
see Geo. T. Baker & Co.
Bemidji Elevator Co., jobbers
for G!od Medal flour.
DR.. Rea, the Minneapolis
specialist, arrived in the city
last evening and was quartered
at the Markham today.
Ifyou want fresh eggs and
creamery butter, call up at Roe &
Markusen's. Phone 2c7.
Fragrant mods the flower, be-
side the garden path; white are
daisies, laughing in mornings
dewy bath. But purer than the
daisies, more sweet than hello
trope, are the NJ. & M. cigar,
Stevens makes to smoke.
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Holiday Rates.

For Christmas and New Years
holidays the Minnesota & Inter-
national and Northern Pacific
Railways will sell tickets be-
tween all stations on their lines
in the states OF Wisconsin, MINI
nesota and North Dakota at the
following rates: One regular
first class fare plus $500, except
where rate of fare and one third
makes less. No ticket to be sold
for less than so cents. Dates of
sale December %, 1906 to January
l, 1907, inclusive. Final return
limit January Z, 1907.
Half of above rates for child.
rem of half fare age. G.. A.
Walker, agent.
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Read the Daily Pioneer.
The Model for candy and cake
4 Reeds studio for colored work
N. Nelson came over from
Bagley this morning.
Dolls and toys at cost at Peter,
sons.
(! j. 9. Covington is confined to
his home with a severe attack OF
lagrippe. =
A nice assortment of fountain
pens at the Pioneer office.
Del Burgess, the "Del ,Marca''
cigar man, was a visitor at Cass
Lake yesterday.
Hand engraving done while you wait
at Geo. T. Baker & Co.
| Beautiful Christmas shipping
tags can be had at the Pioneer
Office.
Attorney P. J. Russell was at
Cass Lake yesterday, where he
had some legal business at the
u. S. land Office.
Toy books and gift books,
largest supply ever, at Peter
sons.
James A. Murray returned to
his home at Blackjack last even
ing.
Fresh eggs and creamery
butter at Roe & Markusen's,
phone 2O7.
If you intend using new day
book or ledger, remem Der the
Pioneer has the best assortment
of all kinds of blank books and an
early Order WILL insure you just
the book you want.
7. L. McMurray, the travelling
representative for the st. Paul
Dispatch, left last evening for
Blackjack, where he will circu~
late among patrons of the Dis
patch.
If l were Santa Claus I would
know exactly what to give every
boy and girl. I would give them
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
It's the greatest medicine in the
world; never.ceasing wonder.
IS cents. Barker's drug store.
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Low Rates to the Southeast,

Commencing December Is and
on the first and third Tuesdays
of each month thereafter until
March, 1907, the Chicago Great
Western Railway will sell one
way colonist tickets at nearly
half fare to points in Ala bama,
Louisiana, and Mississippi. For
further infor nation apply to H.
L. Wyand. T. P. A., 1854 Robert
street, St. Paul, MINI,
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Christmas and New Years HOLIDAY
Rates.

The Great Northern Railway
company will sell tickets for the
above occasions from Decem Der
% to January I, inclusive, return
limit January Z, 1907. Con.
tinuous passage each direction.
Rate one fare plus two dollars
except when fare and third
makes less. Minimum fare
SOC, to all points in Minnesota
North and South Dakota.
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Low Rates to the West and Southwest

On the first and third Tues
days of each month until March,
1907, inclusive, the Chicago
Great Western railway will sell
one-way Colonist tickets at nearly
half fare to points in Arkansas,
Colorado, Indian Territory, Kan
sas, Louisiana, Mexico, Missouri,
Nebraska, New Mexico, Okla.
homa, South Dakota, Texas and
Wyoming. For further Informal
tion apply to II. l.. Wyand, T. P.
A., 1854 Robert street, st. Paul,
Mimi.
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Attention, Samaritans.

All Samaritans are requested
to be present at the meeting to
be held Thursday evening. Elec-
ton of officers, and other import
ant business.
HARRY REYNOLDS.
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Read the Daily Pioneer.
Two days before Xmas. For jewe|r>
see, Geo. 7. Baker & Co.. ,...
Handsome boxes of Christmas
candies at the Palace of Sweets
Fred Hawkins, of, the logging
firm of Blake & Hawkins, spent
last night in the city.
Souvenir Christmas post cards
at Peterson's.
Small calendar pads can be had
at the Pioneer Office.
"Dick" Porter is down today
from Blakeley's logging camps
at Farley, where he is employed
this winter.
See Bijou ad elsewhere in this
issue for change of program, etc.
Lowney's chocolate bon bons
are the best. Only at Peterson's.
b. D. Beeson went to Laporte
this morning to look after some
poles and ties which he is getting
out there for his company.
For Christmas get one of those
late copyright books at. the
Palace of Sweets.
NJ. e. Smith: s'Nothing new
today. Am taking stock and that
is all that is doing for me.''
If you want fresh eggs and
creamery butter, call up at Roe &
Markusen's. Phone 2O7.
J. Fl. Dodge of Mankato was
among the transient visitors who
arrived in the city last evening
from the south.
1907 diaries make good pres
ents. A good assortment can he
had at the Pioneer office.
Some dainty glove and necktie
boxes filed with choice chocolates
for X mas boxes at The Model. -.
Arthur Brannon, who is now
village recorder Of the village of
Northome, left last evening for
that place, after having visited in
the city.
Wanted: Sewing by the day.
Hattie Henderson, at T. A.. Iron
sons, 521 Second street. Phone
313.
The H. %: B. O. club was
pleasantly entertained last even.
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
L. Crothers.
Want to buy a typewriter?
Latest make Remington, light
use for six months, good as new,
for sale. Inquire at Pioneer
Office.
You are not experimenting
when you try Hunts Perfect
Baking Powder. Its quality is
proven in use today
than ever.
S. D. Works, the Mankato land
man who has many interests in
this part of the state, came in
yesterday from Mankato and
will remain here for a week or
ten days.
j. Bisiar left yesterday even.
ing for Kelliher in the interest
of Bisiar, Vanderbilt & company,
who are doing a nice business
along the north line of the M. &
I. railway, J. .-.....
The best. is the cheapest. II
you believe this. buy your holi
day supplies of fruit, confection
cry and other delicacies at Peter
sons. 49,.
Attorney Henry Funkley went
to Funkley last evening to loot
after some legal matters and in
cidentally to see how the tow1
bearing his name is being con
Quoted. H. .:ss 81