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The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
WillOughby Wells Who Lies
at Deaths Door.
GIVEN MEDAL FOR BRAVERY
Former Amboy Resident Had Event
full Career; Was With Fisk
Expedition in Early Days.
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
Willoughby Wells, formerly of Amboy
is close to death at his home in they
enne Wells, Col, to which place he went
last September. He was attacked 8
few days ago with a hemorrhaSe of the
brain. so letter to Mrs. w. n. Plymat
received yesterday, stated, and his death
was expected at any time.
Mr. Wells was an interesting charac-
ter and his has been an eventful life
He served more than four years in the
army and was a member of Brackett'l
battalion during the Indian troubles. He
was attached to the escort that accom-
panied the Fisk expedition to Montana
in the early sixties. 1t was while on
this perilous overland journey that Mr..
Wells distinguished himself and display
ed great bravery. When the party
made up of 200 men and women-had
reached a point number of miles west
of Bismarck they encountered band of
Indians. A corral was formed, and the
fOrty-two soldiers were placed in charge
of Sergeant Wells. The captain of the
company had been reduced to the ranks
and was under court martial. In order
to regain the confidence of his superior
officers, the captain offered to make his
way back to Bismarck and bring rein
forcements to the besieged band. An
other member of the company volunteer
ed to accompany him. They were alb
sent from the camp eighteen days, and
soldiers who gave battle to the Indians
and drove them into the bad lands.
During those eighteen days of suspense
and anxiety, Sergeant Wells displayed
the greatest skill in warding off an at
tack by the Indians. 1t was due to his
GOODNESS and tact that the party did
not stampede, so frightened were they at
times by the warlike maneuvers of the
redskins. The party was returned to
Bismarck, and later Sergeant Wells ac.
companied detachment of soldiers in
to Montana where the Indians were
troublesome. For his services during
those terrible days on the frontier Mr.
Wells received medal from the gov
ernment.
Mr. Wells is the father of Luther
Wells, who went from Amboy to Chey-
enne Wells in March. He married a
daughter of w. n. Plymat. A daugh-
ter of Willoughby Wells, Mrs. Hugo of
Duluth, passed through the city last
night en- route to the bedside of her
father.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
BONDS FOR BIG DITCH
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
Worth Sold to Chicago Parties.
Especial to The Free Press.l


Elmore, April 23.-The $4,000. bonds
for the Mud creek ditch, which is lust
across the line in Iowa, have been sold
to Thomas j. Bolger of Chicago He is
to pay over 100000 of the bond on
May lst, 100000 on Nov. lst. 100000
on May lst, 1908, and the remainder on
Nov. lst, 1908. The bonds draw 6 per
cent interest and are to be paid at the
rate of one-tenth per year from May lst,
1912. The drain proper, or the large
ditch, was let to Groves e. Stevens of
Cleveland, Ohio, at S66,42S.2S. The CON
tract is to be completed by Dec. lst.
1908. Running into this drain, will be
2z3 miles of tile drain which will be
completed about the same time the large
ditch is finished. The tile used for this.
if loaded OH a train would fill 600
cars, making a train thirteen and one
half miles long. If man were to haul
it with one team from the nearest rail
road station it would take him thirty
years, provided he would haul four tons
per day. This ditch, when completed
will be the largest in the state of
Iowa.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
SURVEYORS AT WORK
Pick Out the Route for the Line North
and South.

From Fridays Daily.
Surveyors to the number of eight in
the employ of the Minneapolis, Roches-
ter & Dubuque Traction company, ar
rived in Owatonna Thursday morning
from Minneapolis to take up the work
of surveying the proposed route of the
electric line from this city southeast to
Hayiield. The crew is in charge of chief
surveyor, Mr.. Wyman and started pre-
liminary work Thursday afternoon.
1t is understood that the route to be
taken out of Owatonna by the crew is
at point OH east School street between
the tracks of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul and Northwestern railroads and
then southeast to Bixby. From the lat
ter place the crew will branch off to
Hayfield and from there work south to
the Iowa line. A camping outfit was
shipped to Owatonna with the crew and
will be used by the men while doing the
surveying, thus making it possible for
them to carry on the work without hav-
ing to make a city OF village along the
route of survey their headquarters. This
will greatly economic the time and help
the crew to work much faster.
With two years in which to construct
the electric route the company will no
doubt have ample time to complete the
work and have the electric service in
operation SO that the franchise granted
by Owatonna will hold good.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
OLD SOLDIER IS DEAD
n. N. Chandler Answers the Iona
Roll, Lived in Sterling.
Ero,, Ly,.i1 VIC no;
From Fridays Daill

Ii. NJ. Chandler, old soldier and for
many years a resident of Blue Earth
county, died at his home in Sterling on
"Wednesday afternoon. For three years
he had been IN very poor health and
[since last January has been confined to
his bed. The deceased had lived in the
vicinity of Mapleton for nearly thirty
years. Fer time he resided in the
village, but later secured place near
town. For number of years he has
lived in ,Jlerling township.
Mr.. Chandler was born in the town of
Litchfeld, Bradford county, Pennsyl-
vania, January 9Th, 1885. He enlisted
September 2Sth, 1864, in Company f,
l4lst Pennsylvania infantry and fought
under General Grant. At the battle OF
the Wilderness he was wounded, and in
July, 1865, was honorably discharged.
Mr.. Chandler was in every way a loyal
citizen of the nation and early united
with the c. A. Il. post of Mapleton,
cheerfully contributing his mite to car
ry on the patriotic work of the order
whether it was instilling patriotism i'll
the hearts of the rising generation OF
paying tribute to the comrades who
were sleeping the long sleep.
Mr.. Chandler was married in the Key
stone state fiftyone years ago on the
eighth of last month. He leaves besides
the wife who has been his noble compan-
ion all these years a family of seven
children, four sons and three daughters,
Mrs. a. c. Merrill of Colbert, Washing
ton; Mrs. Jennie Stevens of Portland,
Oregon; Clarence Chandler of Walker,
Mimi: Mrs. j. c. Morris; Samuel,
George and Charles Chandler of Maple
ton.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
MEMORIAL SUNDAY PLANS
Old Soldiers Extend Invitation to the
Sons and Daughters.

from frludy Ddliy
Twenty-Five members of Wilkin post
held meeting on Wednesday after
noon to discuss plans for Memorial day.
They were served with a nice dinner by
the w. K. c. in the post hall.
1t was decided to invite the SONS and
daughters of veterans and soldiers of the
Spanish war to march with
the comrades to the church where SER
vices will be held ON Memorial Sunday.
All comrades who desire badges can
leave word with Quartermaster Hanna.
The soldiers appreciate very much the
efforts of the young men of Mankato
who are taking hold of the Memorial
day program. 1t shows that the young
and rising generation are in hearty
sympathy with the old soldiers.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
RAPIDAN MILLS NOTATIONS
Quite Number of People Are ~ in
That Locality


A birthday party was given last Sun
day for Miss Clara Reedstrom. Al
present had most enjoyable time.
Karl Skov, who has been laid up for
some time with rheumatism, is report
ed better.
Adolph just of Mankato visited with
his parents Sunday
Karl Flo has been papering for julie
Just.
Mrs. Dollie Nelson, who has been suf-
fering with bronchitis for some time, is
some better.
Donald, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Shendel, is very sick. Mrs temple, a
nurse from Mankato, is caring for the
little one.
Esther Lee is very sick with pneu-
mOnia.
Theodore Skrabeck, who was kicked by
a horse few days ago, is doing as well
as could be expected.
VIII Dodge is papering for NJ. Weir
this week.
Lonnie Mcdonald, who has been
spending Il few days with his cousin
Lee Barnes, returned home yesterday.
Mrs. L. l.. Rogers was Mankato
caller Saturday.
Miss Lille Weir returned to Vernon
Saturday to take up her school work
again after a two weeks vacation
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
Social and Personal

remain, otherwise he will return to RaE
idan. He will 90 for the benefit of tn
health of some of the members of hi
family.
Frank Ransom, George T. Olson, A. {
! Rosenquist, and j. G. Rachel of 81
Peter, j. A. Eckstein of New Ulm, am
NJ. J. Ryan of Smiths Mill spent las
evening in the city.
f. w. Mathwig of Fairmont was il
Mankato this afternoon.
/ Judge w. L. Comstock spent yestcr
day and today in st. Paul.
| Mrs. c. y. Poole and daughter ar
| rived here this afternoon from Farming
ton. They will be the/guests of tn,
formers sister, Mrs. NJ. Z. Hickok.
The Misses Stahl will 90 to Mime
apolis tomorrow where they will attend
the grand opera in the evening.
j. w. Woodhouse of Minneapolis, rep,
resenting the Carpetina company, is in
the city and will remain week at
Kron's store demonstrating new
cleaning process which cleans carpets
without removing them from the floor.
Frank Crandall of this city occupied
Il box at the Auditorium in st. Paul
last evening and enjoyed grand opera
Joseph, the ten year old son of Mr.
Suess of North Mankato, was operated
upon yesterday for appendicitis at ST.
Joseph's hospital.
Rev. Allen of Granada was in Man
kato today.
Louis Horst of LeSueur was the guest
today of his nephews, DR.. A. F., and At
torneys H. L. and j. w. Schmitt.
Mrs. Mckenzie of Redwood Falls is
visiting her daughter, who is confined in
Emmanuel hospital.
William Mattocke, the brakeman who
was run over and badly injured last
Friday afternoon in the Omaha railway
yards, is doing nicely and will recover.
Mrs. Sarah Critchley, who last fall
was struck by passing train at the
Minnesota street crossing and severely
injured, is still in the hospital, but ex-
pected to be able to return to her home
i'll a few dayss. She will recover eX-
cept that her injuries will make her
crippled for the remainder of her life
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
GOOD MAN. WAS TAKEN
Ben Ia Toursile' Former Blue Earth
County Man, Dies.

Il
| Ben LaTourelle, a prominent citizen
,of Minnesota Lake, died suddenly OIL
Tuesday.
MIR. LaTourelle had been enjoying the
best of health and for this reason his
death came as Il sudden shock to the
community. 1t seems that after partak.
ing of his morning meal lie went out
to do his usual round of chores, pre-
sumably well and healthy man, and
in few minutes he was followed by
his little grandchild, but upon not being
able to find her grandparent, she re-
Mrs. LaTourelle go with her to assist
! in feeding her pet chickens, when upon
! SO doing and entering the barn she was
horrifed to find the PROSTATE form of
her husband upon the floor i'll an uncon-
scious condition. Medical aid and help
soon arrived but life was already ex-
tinct and death was pronounced to be
due to apoplexy which cut life off in an
instant.
B. +. LaTourelle was born near Of
tawa, Ontario, Canada, on Nov. ), lS45,
leaving him sixty one years, five months
and eleven days at the time of his sud-
den demise.
At the age of twelve Years he came
with his parents to the state of Wis
consin and few years later he accom-
panied them to Blue Earth county and
followed the pursuit of farming until the
Civil war broke out, when he manifested
his loyalty to the government by enlist
ing in Company C. Eleventh Volunteer
Infantry of Minnesota on Aug. %. The
regiment was largely engaged i'll detach
ed duty. From Fort Smelling the reg
iment was sent to Chicago where they
We're ordered to the front, but were re-
called to quell an election uprising.
They then went to Louisville and Nash
vile, where they were encamped twenty
days. The company was then ordered
to Richmond on guard duty, remaining
there until the following summer, when
they returned to Fort Smelling and were
mustered out on June 26, 1865.
On Oct. IA, 1866, he was married to
Miss Irene Annis and resided in Dan
vile until about twenty-five years ago
and since have made their home in Min
nesota Lake. He was engaged in the
mercantile business for several years, al
SO acted as postmaster during the Har
rison administration. He aided in the
building of the Methodist church and
has been ever since one OF its most
earnest workers. For the past few years
he has not engaged in business but al
ways busy with his usual round of du-
ties which involved many considering his
advanced years.
Mr. and Mrs. LaTourelle weer the pa
rents of eight children, five of whom
survive him Mrs. Fred Gilman of Med
ford, Mimi, Mr. Earn LaTourelle of Will
mont, Mimi, Mrs. Stella Donovan of
Heckly, S. D., Mrs. Myrtle Terhune and
Richard. at home, together with his de.
voted wife and three brothers, WASH,
Alex. and Wesley, mourn his untimely
taking away.
Funeral services were held yesterday
at the Methodist church, and were in
charge of the Masonic lodge of Maple
ton, Rev. Perry officiating, and the re-
mains were laid to rest i'll Oak Grove
cemetery.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
CHARLES KRUSE DEAD
Well Known Resident Of ST. Clair
Passes Away.

rIOIl NJOHudy daily.
Charles Kruse died at seven o'clock
last evening at the home of his father
Joseph kruse, near st. Clair, of lung
trouble, following an attack of pneu-
monia. He had not been in very good
health for five or six years. He was
born in Mcpherson thirty y-eight years
ago, and was raised there. He was mar
ried, but his wife died four years ago.
leaving no children. The deceased was
well liked, and his death is much re-
gretted. He was cousin of the krIise
brothers of this city.
The funeral services will be held at
ten o'clock tomorrow forenoon at the
Catholic church at st. Clair. and the
interment will be made there
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
Cancers, Tumors, GOiters,
Fistula, Piles,

varcocee and enlarged CLAN Is with the subcutan
eous injection method, abs jlutely without pain
and without the loss or drop of blood is one of
his own discoveries and is the most really scien-
tfc and certainly sure cure of the nineteenth
century. Young, midde-aged and old, sin 1e CT
married men, and all who suffer from lost
losses, sexual decay failing memory, stunted de-
velopment, lack OF energy, impoverished blood,
pimples, facial blemishes impedments to mar
rage, also blood and skin diseases, syphilis,
throat ulcers, effects of mercury, kidney and
bladder troubles, weak back. burning urine, pass
ing urine too often, gonorrhea geet and structure
receive searching treatment, prompt relief and
cure for life He is able to tell any one his dis
ease. He is not likely to doctor his patients for
the wrong aiment. No incurable disease taken
Both sexes treated confdentay and privately
Consultation and examination to those interested,
one dollar.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
WASECA HAS NEW LID
Mayor Orders Saloons Closed on
Sabbath Day.

Mayor Skocdopole of Waseca proposes
to strictly enforce the law prohibiting
the sale of intoxicating liquors on the
Sabbath day and to that end served no.
tice OH the saloon keepers of that city
last week that they must keep their
places of business closed ON Sundays.
rThe curtains are to be drawn all day
Sundays and the first person caught
selling liquor on that day will be prose
cuted.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
Sold and Bought.

From Saturdays Daily.
Dennis Callihan has sold his trot-
ting stallion "Pompier' to parties at
Clear Lake, Wis, and has shipped him.
He has purchased the fast trotting
gelding sIra H., from i. NJ. Fay of
Emery, Wis, and it arrived yesterday.
.Tra H." is a brother of SILVER
2:l41s, owned at Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
New Gas Plant at Renville.

From Saturdays Daily.
The North Chicago Gas company has
a force of men erecting new gas
plant at Renville. The city has been
without gas since the plant blew up
some time ago. A lO,00O-foo gasholder
will also be erected.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
Objections Filed.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
The hearing on the petition for the
appointment of Leah Strobel as admin
istratrix of the estate of the late Mary
OFT was had in the probate court this
foreIioon. Three of the five heirs object
ed to the appointment, and the hearing
was continued until April 30.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
Elysian Bank Organized.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
The Elysian State bank, capitalized
at meeting of business men. Its Off
GERS are: Joseph Warner, president; c.
j. Marboe, vice president; c. W. Swain,
cashier.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26

From Tuesdays Daily.
Miss Laura Batto was surprised Sun
day evening by large number of he
friends. Games were played and til
prizes were won by Misses ALA and Min
ME Wolf. Nice refreshments were serve,
and all present had an enjoyable time
The ladies' degree of the Modern Sa
maritans will give a card party at thei
session on Thursday night Refresh
ments will be served. The ladies hav,
won an enviable reputation us entertain
ers and their functions are always wei
attended and as much enjoyed.
Paul and Harold Kerfoot will enter
tain the Junior league of the Methodist
church this evening
The NJ. W. A. and Royal Neighbors
held Il box social last evening that was
largely attended and very enjoyable
The affair took place at the A. 0. T.
w. hall.
Mrs. Joseph Ruerup departed yester-
day afternon for Norwalk, Ohio, her old
home. On her return she will stop in
Chicago and Milwaukee.
Supreme President V. \. Young of
the National Reserve will attend the
meeting of the local lodge this evening.
A class of sixteen will be initiated.
Percy H. Smith returned today from
Hayward, Wis, where he accompanied
Mrs. Smith and children, who will re-
main at Hayward for couple of
months.
p. S. Thomas has gone to Minneapolis
where he will engage in the grocery bust
ness.
Henry Adamson of Traverse, brother
of Charles Adamson of this city, who
was kicked by a horse on his way to a
funeral four weeks ago, is recovering
nicely. His case was serious one DR..
Straton of st. Peter had the case i'll
hand, and has done excellent for the suf-
fering man in such a short time. Mrs.
Charles Adamson and son Harry have
visited Henry Adamson several times.
c. L. Kennedy and family returned
last evening from Glendive, Mont, after
a months visit with relatives there.
Henry Kruse and wife, Louis Kruse
and wife and Martin Walser and wife
went to st. Clair today and attended
the funeral of the late Charles Kruse.
Ed. Austin left for Brainerd this
where he will remain during
the summer, looking after his interest
in the cedar and lumber business.
j. A. Eckstein of New Ulm was in
Mankato today, attending the United
States court.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, Lungs,
Liver, Stomach and Bowels,

dyspepsia, constitutional catarrh, sick headache
rheumatism, chronic female diseases. neuralgia
sciatca; dizziness, nervousness, slow growth in
children and all wasting diseases in adults, de
formties, club feet, curvature of the spine, dis
eases of the brain, diabetes, paralysis, Bright's
disease heart disease, appendicitis, eczema,
varicocele and hydrocele properly treated. His
system of curing
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
Hotel Worthington Sold.

r. p Dorgan has disposed of the Ho-
tel Worthington to Stanley Moore. The
consideration was $4,000.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
Secretary Taft will Speak.

Secretary Taft will address the. uni
versity graduates on June l3.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Mankato council No. 1920, Royal Ar
canum, has issued invitations to the an
nual May party, to be given at the A. o.
U. w. hall Tuesday evening, April 80.
Lamm's eight piece orchestra will fur
nish the music, and refreshments will
be served. The Il. AS have the repu-
tation of being among the best enter
tainers in the city.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26

One of the notable social events Oi
yesterday was a pleasant surprise party
rendered Grandma Mead and arranged
by her granddaughter, Miss Effie Mead
Grandma Mead was eighty nine years
old yesterday. She is enjoying good
health and was able to pleasantly enter.
tain the friends who called to pay their
respects. The best surprise of all was
the appearance of her son, Charles Mead
of Pontiac, ILL.,, whom she had not seen
for seventeen years. Mrs. Mead makes
her home with her daughter, Mrs
Homer Daniels.
The Mankato free press., 1907-04-26

The ladies' degree of the Modern
Samaritans will entertain at cards and
refreshments tomorrow evening.
= = ::
Miss Gertrude Durkee entertained a
party of eight couples at her home on
Center street last evening at 800" The
head prizes were won by Prof. j. r.
Brandrup and Mrs. Paul Barney and the
foot prizes by Mrs. Brandrup and j. J.
Flachsenhar. Tasty refreshments were
served and al had delightful time.
j. II. Spencer spent last night at
Madison Lake.
Division Superintendent E. V. Schev-
enell of Winona was a visitor in Man
kato yesterday afternoon.
L. j. Knox and wife of jackson vis-
tied Mankato yesterday afternoon.
Attorney +. L. Ellsworth of st. James
was in Mankato yesterday afternoon.
{. L. Starr of Tracy was in Mankato
yesterday evening.
Fred Luedtke, who is an operator and
messenger at the North American Tele-
graph company's office, has received the
offer of a position on the Northern
Pacific road near Seattle, Wash, and
mas it under advisement.
W. Il. Reid of Sleepy Eye was in
Mankato last night.
/. A. Blair of Winnebago was i'll the
city today.
c. A. Smith of Wascca visited the
city last evening.
w. r. Clark of st. James and V.
Miller of Tyler were Mankato visitors
last evening.
Congressman w. S. Hammond of st.
James was in the city over night.
County Commissioner Madigan took a
trip to the twin cities yesterday.
William Jameson of Rapidan intends
to remove to Arizona next fall with his
family, and if he likes it there he will
The Falls City tribune., 1907-09-13

A letter from our old time
Richardson county nurseryman,
+. Nemechek, now located at
Abilene, kans., reports another
season of prosperity in that Sec
ton. While the yield in small
grain was not so large, the price
still makes farming and stock
raising the leading avenue to
wealth and our friend, Paul, ap-
pears to be in the front now. He
will accept our thanks for fnan-
cial favors and kind words for
the Tribune.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-09-13

Abe Yoder will leave Sunday
for Miringo, Ia, where he will
assume the management of a
shoe store for the Kelley Shoe
Co. He worked for the firm dur
ing the time they conducted a
store in this city and the offer of
manager of one of their best shoe
stores comes as a compliment to
worthy young man for his ef-
ticiency in business. George
Lyons has accepted the position
with Harry Jenne, made vacant
by Mr.. Yoder's resignation.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-09-13

Prof. Louie Watzek of Hum
boldt was down last Thursday to
play with our band during the
evening concert. The professor
is a thorough musician and is
considered one of the finest cor
netists in eastern Nebraska and
his assistance to the band on
Thursday evening was greatly
appreciated.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-09-13

A general cleanup of Stone
street was INDUCED in Tuesday
morning, which adds greatly to
the general appearance of this
principle thoroughfare. A war
on filth along this route each
week is what is needed to keep it
presentable to our numerous vis-
itorS.
The Falls City tribune., 1907-09-13

How can man love his home
and home surroundings with the
entire premises a stranger to the
mower and rake? Something
lacking in a community where
such neglect is general. Public
pride along this line is what Gre
ates beautiful villages and cities.
Let us take an advance atep in
this matter and make Falls City
one of the prettiest spots on the
globe. All it costs is a united
effort.