The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-09-13


ing the community by his strange ac
tions. was taken to Window by Sher
if Stevenson of Cottonwood county
for examination before the probate
court as to his sanity. Klatt's pecu
liarities were many, but the most pro
nounced one was his strange affihation
for garter snakes, which he carried
around in his pockets and exhibited in
the streets His eccentricities were
brought to a climax last evening when
it is charged, he pulled gun upon
Andrew Anderson, well known Cot
tonwood county farmer, in the presence
of Anderson's wife, and as a result she
tainted away. Anderson says he in
duced him finally to put up the gun
and then telephoned for the sheriff.
County Surveyor Brooks and Coun-
ty Commissioner Young have examined
the center pier of the Blue Earth
river bridge, about the safety of
which fears have been expressed, and
found that repairs are needed, but
that there is no immediate danger.
While there is some washing out
there is stone below the washout
place, not apparent on the surface. The
necessary repairs will be made before
matters get worse.
II. p. Christensen, the well-known
real estate man, departed yester-
day morning for Los Angeles where he
will make his home during the win
ter. He does not expect to return
to Mankato for some time. Mr.. Chris
Jensen has spent almost lifetime in
NIankato and the city never had a
better friend. He was one of the
best ''boosters" Mankato ever had, and
he sounded the city's praise at all
times, and under all circumstances
He always was optimistic and never
for one moment lost faith in the
future growth and upbuilding of this
city. He was loyal to every interest
and was found in the van of those
who were advocating what was best
for the community.
Mr.. Christensen is well along in
years, but he retains the energy of the
young man that is permeated with
progressive ideas. He is gentleman
of strict integrity, honorable in his
dealings, and as the saying is: His
word is as good as his bond" He
is not stranger to many residents
of Los Angeles, having spent several
, seasons there and is innoculated with
| the enterprising spirit which has in
a large measure been responsible for
that citys' growth and expansion. The
many friends of Mr.. Christensen wish
him every success and continued years
| of happiness and prosperity.
An interesting game of ball was
played Sunday between the East Bays
and Eagle Lake at the latter's dia
mond, the score being 6 to 4, in favor
of East Bays. Battery for Eagle Lake
| Loeffler and J. Stagmier; East Bays,
| Seberg and Hohen; hits off Loeffler 3,
| off Seberg, 5.
! A frightful accident occurred Friday
a mile and half south of Fairmont
which resulted in William Poppe los
ing his life. He was at work stacking
grain and started to come down when
rung of the ladder broke. In trying
to save himself Mr.. Pope lost his
balance, fell over backward, struck
the ground with great force and the
heavy ladder fell across his neck.
| The unfortunate man was picked up
limp and helpless. A physician was
summoned but could do little for him.
He remained in state of paralysis
Clarence Dinehart, the present popu-
| lar state treasurer, has been mention
ed for governor. 1t is hoped that the
mention will take on the form of a
popular demand that he accept the
republican nomination. Mr.. Dinehart
could be elected by an old-time re-
publican majority.
From Tuesdays Daily.
Dale & CATERS Midway house is no
more. 1t was closed voluntarily last
Thursday by Sam CATER, of the firm
iof Dale & CATER. The senior part
ner is serving sentence in the lie
Sueur county Jail, and Mr.. CATER con-
Guided that the house would not pros
per with the regulations of the law
drawn strictly around it. Il am no
hog and know when | have had
enough remarked CATER this after
noon over the phone from Kasota,
when asked whether he intended to re-
| open the house. He said that he would
be- in AIankato tomorrow night and
! would go to work next day for the
Chicago & Northwestern road. The
road house would never be reopened.
The grand jury has been consider
| ing, his case at lie Sueur Center since
yesterday afternoon. along with other
matters, failed to find a true bill.
and he was consequently today dis
charged.
Two young men working on a ditch
hing machine wereN killed near Dun
nalI i'm Martin county today They