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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
REVIVAL OF CONFIDENCE.

Henry Clews states that the best
basis for revival of confidence at pres
ent lies in the crop situation. We
have now had more than two weeks
of almost ideal growing weather.
There has been no lack of moisture in
most of the crop growing sections;
and, owing to plenty of sunshine and
higher temperatures, great improve
ment has followed in the condition of
wheat, cotton, corn, and all other ce-
real, vegetable and fruit crops.
Fortunately, there is a good demand
for all the products of the farm at
profitable prices. Our farmers are still
enjoying unusual prosperity, are out
of debt, and spending freely. While
this will be helpful to security mar
kets, it is of vastly more Importance
to the general business interests of the
country which closely depend upon the
prosperity of the agricultural classes
With average weather until the mid
die of September, there ought to be
plenty of corn, cotton and wheat for
home consumption and an abundance
for export at good prices. Here and
there are signs of lessened activity in
business and the feeling of caution is
very prevalent owing to the high level
on which all business is being done
but as yet there are no signs of gen.
eral reaction.
The outlook is for a quiet market
until after the Independence holidays
There are many prominent absentees
and this contributes to inactivity
Should we continue free of unfavor-
able developments. confidence ought to
gradually recover. The future de-
ponds largely upon the course of
money and the crops; favorable de-
velopments in these quarters being
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
LID ON DITCHING.
High Water in Minnesota Caused By
Farmers DRAINAGE bitches.

st. Peter, Mimi, June 26-Special to
Minneapolis Journal. Alarmed by the
high stage of water in the Minnesota
river and by the annually recurring
floods, it is likely that land owners
along the valley will appeal to the state
legislature at its next session for re-
striction and modification of the state
drainage laws. They assert the belief
that the high water is a direct result
of the extensive construction OF county
drainage bitches, and they can see no
hope of relief unless the Legislature
adopts some means of limiting the num-
Der of bitches to be opened.
In support of their claim they point
to the experience of farmers along the
lower Rush River valley. Not many
years ago Rush river was a small
stream, almost brook, and III some
seasons its bed would dry up for long
distances. Within recent years, how
ever, so many county bitches have been
led into its three forks that it remains
at flood stage throughout the year and
hundreds of acres of land along its
valley are submerged.
Practically the same thing is hap
pening to the Minnesota. Formerly
the river rose rapidly when the SHOWS
melted in the spring, but the water as
quickly subsidized and, as a general
thing, the floods did not interfere with
farming and land was not damaged
greatly. The county drainage system
has changed all this. So numerous
have become the bitches that are led
into the Cottonwood, the Blue Earth
and the Watonwan, its tributaries, and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
Loss Of SCI 900 on Buildings and
Stocks Of Goods.

Brainerd, Mimi, June 27.-Fire de-
stroyed the Sleeper block on Front
street last night, together with the con-
tents of two stores in the building. The
total loss is about 1000, with $4,000
insurance.
The fire broke out shortly after seven
o'clock and it was midnight before it
was under control. The Brainerd Daily
Dispatch had it's offices in the building
but saved it's forms, mailing galleys
books. etc., and will be able to publish
today's edition.
The losses were as follows: Frank
Drosky's clothing store, damage $4,000
insurance, $4,000; John Carlson's cloth
ing store. damage $4,000, insurance
$4,000; Dispatch, damage $1,000, insur-
ance, $4,000; Sleeper block, damage
$4,000, insurance, $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
July 5-12-l9. 1907.
ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNT.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Blue
Earth-SS In Probate Court.
In the matter of thc'estate of Katie Davies.
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Thomas
w. Davies and George w. Davies executors os
the estate of Joseph w. Davies deceased. who
was the executor of the estate of Katie Davies.
deceased representing among other things
that they have fully administered said estate.
and praying that time and place be fixed
for examining and allowing the final account
of their administration. and for the assign
ment of the residue of said estate to the par
ties entitled thereto by law.
1t is ordered. that said account be examined
and petition heard. by this court. on Mon
day, the 18th day of July. A. ID. 1907. at 10
O'Clock a. m at the probate office in the city
of Mankato in said county
And it is further ordered. that notice there
of be given to all persons interested by pub
fishing copy of this order once in each week.
for three successive weeks prior to said day of
hearing in the Mankato Free Press. weekly
newspaper printed and published at MankatO.
I'm said county.
Dated at the city of>Mankato. the 18th day
of June A. ID. 1907.
By the Court:
Probate Court Seal WIN. +. HUGHES.
Judge of Probate,
s, B. Wilson. Atty.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
GOOD THUNDER
Mrs. Harrington Injured BY Fall to
Floor.

Miss Mary Grant of Window, IS
visiting with her sister, Mrs. S. Doty.
Mrs. H. NJ. Benedict is nursing a
case near Sterling-Mrs. Taylor's
mother.
Last Sunday morning about four
o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Doty were
awakened by cries of distress from
their near neighbor, Mrs. Harrington,
an old lady, eighty-seven years old,
and living alone. Running quickly to
her house they found her PROSTATE on
the floor, where she had fallen. She
had imagined she heard somebody in
the house and got up out of bed and
in her haste tripped, fell in some way,
and now has fractured hip. We
were badly frightened lot for the
poor woman was badly frightened and
suffered physically. She claimed she
had been on the floor since the early
part of night, calling for help. Mrs.
III. Lehman is nursing her and is re-
ceiving the best of care, and we trust
she will get along nicely though her
years are against her.
A big barn dance is booked for
June "a, Friday and lots of good
music and jolly time. This at the
John Hitler farm southeast of town.
A very cordial invitation is accorded
one and all.
And last but not least we must
mention our big "4th" celebration we
| will have. The whole town is busy !;
and interest mixed with hard work
| is ruler. The big grove is being trim
med and an army of men are putting
the grounds in fine shape. So don't
disappoint us, but everybody come and
Just have one of the jolliest and best
times of your lives, and if it don't rain
YOU will own that our little town has
done herself proud, to say the least.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
July 5-12-l9. 1907
ORDER FOR HEARING ON CLAIMS.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Blue
Earth.-ss. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Henry G..
Anderson. deceased.
Letters of administration on the estate of
said deceased being this day granted unto
Sarah j. Anderson. Of said county:
1t is ordered. that all claims and demands
of all persons against said estate be presented
to this court. for examination and allowance.
at the probate Office in the city OF Mankato in
said Blue Earth county. on the following day.
viz: Monday, the 18th day of December. A. ID.
1907, at ten o'clock i'm the forenoon of said day.
TITS further ordered that six months from
the date hereof be allowed to creditors to pre-
sent their claims against said estate. at the
expiration of which time all claims not pre-
Sented to said court. or not proven to It's sat
isfaction, shall be forever barred unless for
cause shown further time be allowed.
Ordered further. that notice of the time and
place of hearing and examination of said
claims and demands shall be given by publi-
cation of this order for three successive weeks
prior to the day appointed for such examina
ton, i'm the Mankato Free Press. weekly
newspaper printed and published at Mankato.
in said county.
Dated at Mankato. the 18th day OF June.
A. ID. 1907.
BY the Court:
PROBATE COURT VIM. +. HUGHES.
SEAL Judge of Probate.
s. b. Wilson. Attorney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
STERLING CENTER.


Where are you going to celebrated
Good Thunder, of course.
Mrs. H. M. Fisk left Monday for a
visit with relatives at Olivia, Benson
and Elbow Lake. She will be gone two
months.
Those taking in the carnival at Man
kato were Elizabeth Troy, Nellie Grover
Zada Parks, Elizabeth Ellis, Mary Fiske
Charles Ellis, Charles Grover, Byron
Troy and Louis Runke.
Mr. Nye of Wisconsin is visiting his
sister, Mrs. Ira Tipler.
F. Roberts shingled his house last
week.
S. NJ. Grover and family spent Sunday
with Mr. and Mrs. +. w. Parks.
A reception was held at the home OF
H.. M. Hicks in honor of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Hicks last Thursday evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
From Saturdays Daily.

Death struck a shining mark this
morning when it discharged its shaft
against one of the most prominent of
Mankato's citizens. Judge William n.
Plymat passed away at fifteen minutes
after three o'clock this morning, at his
home, S22 South Front street, An at
tack of acute Indigestion and heart fail
IRE were the causes of his demise. He
had not been well for long time, and
some weeks ago submitted to an opera
ton. He seemed to improve after that,
and for time it was predicted that he
would enjoy better health hereafter
than he had for twenty years. Stomach
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
Temple Threatens a $4,000
Suit Against Lena MrOtz.
SIDE LIGHT ON RAPE CASE.
Criminal Action Against temple Gets
to the Jury This. Afternoons; Three
Days Trial
From SATURDAYS Daily.

| From SATURDAYS Daily.
The case of the state against Ed
temple, charged with rape, went to the
jury the middle of this afternoon. The
evidence was all in by the middle of the
forenoon, and S. b. Wilson, represent
ing the prosecution, spoke to the jury
for about an hour. He was followed by
H. l.. Schmitt, who completed his argu-
ment this afternoon, after which the
court gave its charge to the jury. Coun-
| ty Attorney Plymat was not present at
the trial today, owing to the death OF
his father but Mr.. Wilson, fortunately
for the state, had the case well in hand.
| One of the interesting side issues
sprung in the trial was the introduce
/ ton by the state yesterday afternoon
of letter written for the defendant
by Attorney Farmer of Madelia to Miss
Lena Mrotz. sister of the complaining
witness, asking that she reconsider her
determination not to marry him, and
threatening that in case she did not do
so he would bring a suit for $4,000
damages for alleged breach of promise.
This letter, it appears, was written at
the request of temple, and take by him
to the Mrotz home several days before
the alleged rape was committed, but
temple and Mr. Mrotz had a dispute
that ended with temple leaving. Fem
pie then gave the letter to someone else
to deliver and this party refused to do
so, but the letter finally found its way
to the Mrotz family, and was turned
over by them to the state.
temple got badly mixed up about
this letter. He claimed that he did not
visit the Mrotz home shortly before
the alleged rape, and that he was not
there after April. When confronted with
the letter he revised his story to suit
the circumstances, thus affording sew
eral contractions.
| To offset this letter, the defense pro-
duced one this morning written by Lena
Mrotz to temple, but the court refused
| to allow it to be read, on the ground
| that it was not material.
/ temple claimed on the stand that he
did not commit rape, that he used no
force, and that he was enticed by Miss
Mrotz, and in what he did was simply
complying with her wishes. He claimed
| that she used the incident as preteXt
| to get him to marry her when he did not
want to, he wishing to marry her young
| er sister.
temples story was badly damaged by
the large amount of rebuttal that the
state put on, and was Indignantly de-
MED by Miss Mrotz.
| The suit of Andrew E. Johnson VS.,
| III. Zimmerman and Others was dismissed
| this afternoon.
| All of the jurors not on the panel
| were yesterday afternoon excused until
| Monday at p. M, when the trial OF
| Andrew Layton on the charge of as
sault in the second degree will be taken
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
ANDREWS AND CONGRESS.

Easton Leader: Mayor Andrews OF
Mankato is mentioned as candidate for
congress. But would he resign the ele-
waited position of mayor to accept the
nomination? What man has in hand
is heap more certain than what he
wants.
No one has ever heard Mayor An
drews express a desire to 60 to congress
but were he to be nominated and elect
ed to a position of that character the
second district would be intelligently
and creditably represented.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
DEATH OF w. N. PLYMAT'
Life of Valued Citizen Ends At An
Early Hour This Morning.
LEADING PROFESSIONAL MAN OF BRILLIANT MIND
HAPPY DISPOSITION AND A HIGHLY
RESPECTED CITIZEN

was one of the leading attorneys of the
county He possessed a good legal mind
was capable, not afraid to work, and
made success of his profession, sue
ceeding in accommodating large proper
ty. Hi: oratorical ability was well
known.
In politics Judge Plymat was repub-
lican, and his face was for years a
familiar one in all of the local party
conventions and conferences. He was q
delegate to the national republican con-
vention when Benjamin Harrison was
nominated for president at Minneapolis.
Judge Plymat is survived by his wife
two so2s and two daughters. The sons
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
KERNS AND HEBRON

Miss Una Hodson of Hebron and Miss
Gerlach of Good Thunder took the Oma-
ha train at noon Wednesday for the n.
L. A. at Los Angeles, CAL, and will make
tour of the coast and return via the Vel
lowstone park.
The people near Kerns will celebrate
the Fourth of July in the grove near the
ing an elaborate program. Every one is
invited to help make the event sue
cess
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
Lost Property Returned.
From Saturdays Daily

The police have ascertained that the
lady's pocketbook, containing two return
railway tickets from Mankato to Hend-
ricks, belonged to an aged couple of the
latter place. This couple went home
without seeking to find the lost prop
erty, but it was sent to them and it is
thought that they can get the money
refunded for the unused portion of the
tickets.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
Raptized in the River.

From TIIeSday'S Daily.
Last Sunday was a red letter day al
the Beauford United Baptist church. 4
large congregation greeted Presiding
Elder Reed at the quarterly meeting
service in the morning, thirtyone par
taking of the Lords supper and foul
uniting with the church. In the after
noon large gathering welcomed Pastor
NJ. H. Caller, and he administered bap
tism to seven persons in the river.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05
Decoria Church Dedication.

The new church building in Decoria
seven miles south of the city, is to be
dedicated on Sunday afternoon, July Z,
at 3 o'clock. Any persons wishing to be
driven out for the occasion will please
communicate with Mrs. Thomas Hughes
on Byron street. A number will at
tend from the First Congregational
church in this city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05

likely to be followed by better prices
for securities, and vice versa.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05

The suit of Andrew E. Johnson VS.
HI. Zimmerman and Others was dismissed
this afternoon
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-07-05

All of the jurors not on the panel
were yesterday afternoon excused until
Monday at 2 p. M, when the trial OF
Andrew Layton on the charge of as
sault in the second degree will be taken
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04
Ton. culture q Now on TAP.

The cultivation of pretty speaking
voice is a practice growing among
women IN this country One physi-
clan who makes specially Of treating
the voice is putting his patients who
have this end in view on a diet OF
fruits which have very soothing ef.
feet upon the throat and vocal chords.
Much of the unpleasant quality noted
In woniens voices is due to the effect
Of the dampness OF the climate.
One OF the most valuable of fruits
for this purpose is the pineapple.
now in its most perfect condition. For
tonsiiitis and quinsy the fresh fruit
or even the canned variety is pre-
scribed
Tomatoes are thought to help In
giving smooth. mellow voice. One
or two day shoulc be eaten raw.
Oranges. lines aud lemons are also
enectiye II rendering a hoarse. piping
voice soft aha Sssihle.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04
plTTSDURG IS STIRRED up
Get Rich.Quick MiIIIonaires
on Anxious Seat Over
Exclusive Banquet


Pittsburg, Pa, April A. More than
ordinary interest is manifested In the
annual banquet OF the Pittsbnrg cham
ber of commerce at the Hotel Stanley
tonight Though the chamber has
disclaimed any such intention. the
fact has leaked out that the primary
aim kept In view In making the ban
quet arrangements was to bring to-
gether an assembly that would prove
TO the world that the only products
Of Pittsburg are not respondents, co
respondents, homicides. and iron and
steel.
Through the Corey and Hartje al.
vorce cases. the Thaw trial and more
than a dozen other cases that have
occurred during the past few years.
Pittsburg has obtained more than its
share of rDtoriety The reputation OK
the city has suffered, aud leading citi-
zens believe the time has come when
something should be done to show
that the proportion OF good men in
pittsDurg is as great as in other com
munities. Tonights banquet is the
first direct step in this direction The
guests are to number between thirty
and forty and all are men who are
noted for their attainments IN litera.
ture. law, theology. philosophy, the
exact and applied sciences. statesmar-
ship, the fine arts, mechanical arts,
Invention aud philanthropy. None
has ever been divorced and all are
loyal citizens of Pittsburg.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04

Rest is the great restorer We tire
our muscles by exercise and then rest
to restore them; yet great many OF
us do not stop to think how little rest
we give to our stomachs As usual
thing no part of our bodies is so gem
orally overworked as our digestive or
gans. A tired and overworked stom-
ach will give signs of distress to which
we nay no heed until at last Dyspep-
sia sakes hold Indigestion Is Just q
warming. and II we heed the warming
we can easily avoid further conse-
auences. Kodol Is a most thorough
stomah relief. 1t digests what you
eat and gives the stomach the needed
rest and greatly assists in restoring
II to its normal activity and useful.
ness Dodol is sold on guarantee re
lief plan. II is sold here by G. X,
RenfrO
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04

A taste which has enormously de
veloped In Korea OF recent yeass Il
that for cigarettes. Native tobRcco IL
used sy the couutrymen In their Ions
pipes. but in the cities and even
among the laborlng classes, when
they can AFFORD il. the use ct the Gig.
arctic has become almost universal.
Cigarettes were heretofore imported
almost exclusively from Japan. made
partially at least Of American tobacco
In a Pinch, use ALIENS FooT-EAsE
"A powder for tired, aching, swollen
fSIl aaFs oY17 10000 TESTIMONY
ais. AN Druggists. 25c. Don't accept
any substitute. Trial package FEY
by mail. Address Allen s. Olnsted
lie Roy. n. Y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04
nolnn nusln- u Aasln

"When my friends thought | was
about TO take leave Of this world. on
account OF INDIGESTION, nervousness
and general debility writes a, A.
Chisholm, Treadwetl, n. ". and when
Il looked as II there was no hone LETT
/ was persuaded 10 try Elee ric BIT
ters and | rejoice to say that they arc
curing me. am now doing business
again as OF cid. and am still gaining
daily" Best tonic medicine on earth
Guaranteed by all druggists. soc
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04

ASK for Aliens Fcot-East. A Powder
It makes walking easy. Cures Corns
Bunions, Ingrowing Nails, Swollen
and Sweating feet AZ all Druggists
and Shoe Stores, 25c, Don't accept
ANY substitute. Sample FREE. Ad-
dress, Allen s. Olmsted. lie Roy, n. Y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04
rronhis for Nnthinr

To smuggle human skeleton into
Canada from Detroit a medical stu
dent dressed II in female attire and,
seating 1t by his side In b buggy.
crossed over the boundary line. After,
be got safely into hin house he learned
that there is no custom duty ON skele-
tons
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04
rree.ana.Eany -.,rntuoe.

An inspector arrived unexpectedly
at a Scottish jail. He asked the soil.
tary warder for the governor Hes
away fushin'," was the answer. We'll.
III see the prisoners" said the In
spector. "Himl He's out, sir" out?
The prisoner out? Why. has he es-
caped7" "Ach. no. sir: he's just AVA
WI the governor at the fushin', car.
ryin' the bagl"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04
In a pinch Use Aliens Foot-Ease.

A powder for tired, aching, swollen
feet. W5 have over 10000 testinon-
falls. All Druggists. Csc Don't ac-
cept any substitute. Trial package
FREE by mail. Address Allen S.
Olmsted. lie Roy. N. Y.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04

Mr.. Charles Ward. former resident
of this place. but now residing in
Rocky Ford. Colorado. was visiting his
friends here recently Mr.. Ward Is
like all others who leave here. lie
wants to ONE back and get land and
make Oklahoma his homo again.
OAK TREE.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04

J. n. Smith groceries, feed and seed.
Our four for 25c corn can't be beat
Onion sets, quarts Csc. Best seed,
two packages for &c. Phone 536.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04
ln chIcaao.

Mrs. Dearborn--June Is the favor.
lte month for weddings.
Mrs. wabash--Oh. don't knowi
I've been married four time In May,
and only twice In June.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04
A Rsaerve sunpIx.

Harker-Hvhen the sudden shower
came up You should have seen tbs
dudes run.
Barker--You should have seen their
bargain-sale hosiery run.-Chicagd
Daily News.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04

Ssck-This poet says that kisses AZ,
tonic.
Helen tcoyly)--Yor don't say 7
Wig. our family physician said need
ed tonic at once e--Chicago Dailt
News.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04

Parties wanting TO rent tents can
obtain them at Heilman's. III South
First street.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04

Parties wanting 10 rent tents can
obtain them at Hellman's. III South
First street.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1907-04-04

Miss Lizzie Campbell of Guthrie
visited friends at this place recently.