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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-07-04
Doctors who Were Ready.

According to the. British Medical
Journal, every doctor has had unpleas-
ait experiences with the economical
minded person who takes advantage
OF a casual meeting at the dinner tai.
bic or elsewhere to importune him
fo' counsel as to his. ailments. 1t is
nor always easy to- get rid. Of these
pests. =. Ix5 -r|1'7@
ernethy was as we know, equal
to the occasion when a wealthy alder
man whom We met at a friends house
rectted his catalogue Of woes, ending
up with the question: What should
I take?' The reply was: Take, adj
vice." ~. ", <,... - IN
A French doctor recently rid him
sell in an equally ingenious manner
OF a patient, who sought to impose on
his good nature. He, was accosted one
afternoon. on a crowded boulevard by
a lady notorious for, this practice. She
at once began, to tell OF her Affections,
making parttcular complaint Of pain
In her hypogastric region To which
the doctor gravely' replied:
MY dear madam, I must examine
you. Be good enough to take off your
things. - = = : - - -
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-07-04
Giving Him q Puff.

"Talk about journalism" an old
newspaper man recently scoffed, when
q reference was made to "up-to-date"
methods. "Why, the Arkansas Buz-
;er, the sheet on which I got my train
ihg--my real insight, you know-'way
PACK In '72, had anything in New
York beat a block, easy. This is the
way the Buzzer handled things:
One day the editor was out, and an
oiC fellow came In and left q water
melon for him. When the editor came
In called his attention to it.
Say, iEn't that a buster!' he ex-
Claimed. We will have to do something
handsome for old Jones on the
strength Of that Write him I'D a nice
notice, calling him prominent citizen
ard prosperous agrculturist. and head
1t with that cut Of the fellow who
was cured Of something-you know
me one we were saving to illustrate
the article on Th"ee-fnger Ike if he
Is ever caught. You can pound it some
with the hammer If it isn't battered
u. enough "-Harper's Weekly.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-07-04
Why He Liked AIDE.

one on AIDE:
young man was sitting In a bar
Der shop looking at magazine when
an Old farmer with little knowledge
Of. appreciation Of literary people.
stepped up Behind his chair and looked
over his shoulder.
who's them?" he inquired, point
1ng to group Of portraits.
"Well-known authors and play
|rights," was the reply.
"HNmph!" calculated the farmer,
contemDtuously. "Jist writin' felers,
eh?' Then no caught sight Of George
hoe's long solemn face, and his eye lit
Up. That's the one l like" he said
with decision, putting his finger on Mr..
ACES moprnful countenance.
"Oh, yes; nearly every one likes
George AIDE" agreed the young man.
His humorous writings are"
Don't know nothin' bout his writ
n but like his face"
why so?"-Cur. ously.
Cause he's the only Teller tibet
looks like he was sorry for what he'd
GoGe. - Lippincott's Magazine.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-07-04
SfC !! .Gi o. | { j.:
ON NATIONS BEHALF
Accepts. West Virgin
las Coal Column
AT ElEXPOS1TION

Norfolk, Va, July 2.--Hon. Geo
B. Cortelyou, secretary Of the Unit.
ed treasury, was the guest OF the
state OF West Virginia today, West
Virginia day at the exposition, and
at the dedication Of the great coal
column erected by that state, made
an address accepting the monument
on behalf OF the nation.
The dedication ceremonies began
at l o'clock, with Mr.. Neil Robinson,
the designer Of the massive column,
presiding, This tower OF coal stands
in prominent position overlooking
the harbor and Is the most prominent
Feature OF the big exposition. 1t
stands 1913 IL feet in height, 16 feet
square at the base and 10 feet
square at the top. Ex-Governor w.
A. MacCorkle Of West Virginia, made
the presentation speech. The form
er governor of West Virginia is an
orator and his address today was a
mastery, efbort to inform the visitors
of the resources of the state.
MIR. Robinson made the following
remarks in presenti-g former Gov
ernor MacCorkle:
I'm all the world there is prob
ABLY not q substance known to man
that Is susceptible OF refinement into
as many different elements Of use
fulnees as coal. From the darkness
OF our mines comes the light Of our
homes. From the depths of the
earth we dig the power that drives
the transportation energy Of She
world. FROM the gloom Of the I'M
derground workings We win the ma.
rerial that warmS and cheers the pal
ace Of tho rich and the cottage OF the
poor Coal Is king. Fortunate Is
the land that holds store sufficient
for dts own requirements. Rich il
the state that from the abundance
Of it's great supply can send cargoes
to the far corners OF the earth. West
Virginia GOALS and West Virginia
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-07-04

cokes are going today to Manila, in
the far East, to Beu41os Ayres IN the
South; to the heart Of Mexico; to the
mills Of Maine and the Industrial
centers OF Massachusetts and Con.
neeticut. Burros carry our smithin e
Goals to lonely mining camps in the
Rocky mountains and the Sierra
Nevadas. The great %babtleshfps tha at
dot this beautiful 1harbor steam ON
their missions OF peace and perhaps
for war with West Virginia Goals as
the makers Of, their speed.
"A great army Of more than S.
DOOR men is digging in our mines;
forty and a half millions of tons
OF coal and three and a half mill
ions Of tons of coke were shipped
away last year; with irresistible
force West Virginia Is winning its
way to place as world power In
this great commercial industry.
: The coal column, at whose base
we are now standing, shows the av-
erage workable thickness OF the
nineteen district seams mined with
in the borders Of our state. Through
the combined efforts Of the West
Virginia commission to the James
town exposition, the personal money
guarantees Of former Governor viii
liam A. MacCorkle and Hon. Fred
~ M
buttons by operators and railway
companies, the construction Of this
column was made possible. Through
the skilful engineering work of Mr.
II: Rus Warne; the; Vigilant super
vision Of Mr.. Herman Fouse, and
the general direction Of Mr.. Carel
Robinson, the column has been
made perfect, and it now looms
above us as q striking illustration Of
West Virginia's towering place in
the world Of coal"
Mr.. Chairman, Ladies' and Gentle
men:
You have erected here a unique
symbol Of the commercial and indus
trial growth and greatness Of your
state. / am told that this column
Is 1913 ID feet high, and that 1t con-
tains 800 pounds Of coal and 49,
600 feet Of lumber. Whoever devils.
ed it was happy In his selection OF
a. means whereby the visitors to this
exposition might be given q vivid i'm
preston Of one Of the elements OF
West Virginia's commercial supreme
acy. / doubt whether any other
method could have been selected that
would have called attention so
strikingly to one Of its great natur-
al products; and there is virtue in
a striking Illustration. A stranger
passing through these grounds and
receiving in reply to natural in.
qutry, the answer-"That's West
Virginia's coal column will get
more condensed Information in those
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-07-04
T1t Tor" Tat.


Young Stevensa.was on his way north
t" spend the weekend with his par
erts and he felt Ia a particularly TO-
vial mood. F,t =. ......' -
The train in which he travelling
mad stopped at small village. AS a
FARMER who was sauntering I'D and
down the platform came opposite Stew
ems compartment he was asked by
eHtt}f --4 If he knew that the duke
OF Devonshire was on the train. !
Immediately the man showed great
interest. and said
moi Is he "
Il think he Is not" answered Stew
ems. I only asked if you knew that
The farmer said nothing, but con-
t11iued his walk on the platform. AS
ne came opposite the window again
h" remarked that their town had been
experiencing some excitement. ---------
Whats the matter?' asked Stey-
ems
"Tbe authorities wouldn't let some
folks bury a woman" replied the far
mer.
What was the reason for refusing?"
She wasn't dead" was the loconic
reply.
And then he strolled away, leaving
young Stevens biting his lip.-Judge's
Library.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-07-04
While Waiting

The president Of the faculty of a.
medical college once addressed grad
lating class with reference to the ne
cessity of cultivating the quality Of
patience IN their professional as we'll
as in their domestic relations. ~,
The professor said: "Gent1eman.
you are about to. plunge into the
sphere of action No doubt you will
In some degree, follow the example OF
those who have preceded you. Among
other things, you will doubtless marry,
Let me entreat you to be kind to your
wives. Be patient with them. Endeav-
or not to fret yourself under petty
domestic trials. If&you are going to
The theatre, do not permit yourself to
become excited If your wife is not
downstairs in time. Have treatise
On your speciality always with you.
Read 1T while you are waiting.
'. And [ assure you, gentleman" the
professor concluded, with delicate iro-
ny, you'll be astonished at the vast
fund Of information you'll accumu-
late in this way.
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wv 1SJ*JNJ$J%J%JSJ&%I%I%
REMEDY FOR THE BLUES.
Amusing Short Stories from Ma
ny Different Sources.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Wrong ShOp.

He was only a plain American pan
handler, says the New York Globe,
but he ordered his schooner" Of Bow
cry bee" with the sang froid of a
pain American plutocrat. Midway in
It's consumption he sided to the free
lunch counter and reduced the pile of
big sausages by one.
Two more gulps Of beer and q Sec
ond and third large sausage disap-
peared. Washing these down, he
concluded that he needed a sausage
and got it. Then for the door.
Here, Bill" the genial barkeeper
called, Familiarity. Come back a min.
ute"
The panhandled returned expectant.
ly.
"Say, Bill" the barkeeper contin-
ued, in confidential way, "the next
time you want glass OF beer, you
20 to a butcher shop---see?"
Too High For Him.
Wall street associates of the great
fbEor' - Inpoc y
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1907-07-04
Too High For Him

Wall street associates of the great
'bear,' James K. Keenc, admit al.
The Mankato free press., 1907-05-03
INDIAN LAKE SPICE.

Mr.. Frank keenan, has purchased a
sorghum mill from w. Ii. Watts ST. and
will commence work this coming fall
E. d. Cragun has been doing some
carpenter work for Will Watts this
week.
w. HI. Watts ST.. has been cutting
potatoes for his son, Fay.
A. Oberle is laid up with rheumatism.
Mrs. Darr has returned after attend
ing her brothers funeral.
a long cold spring is soaring some of
the farmers.
School is about to close. A picnic is
being planned for.
Miss Carrie Watts is having bad
cold.
The many friends of Mrs. w. b. Kid
der are pleased to learn of her rapid
improvement.
Miss Stella Duffy Sundayed at home.
Mr.. Friedrichs and his men are board
ing at Mr.. Garberg's while saving logs.
The Mankato free press., 1907-05-03
WANTS HELLO CONNECTIONS
Business Of the Sterling -Amboy Tele-
phone Company is Growing.


The board of directors of the Ster-
ling Amboy Telephone company held a
meeting few days ago. Considerable
discussion was had in regard to extend
ing and building new lines. Parties i'll
the southeast corner of Vernon township
wishing to come into the company, also
quite a number in the extreme north of
Sterling and the southern part of Lyra
are desirous of taking stock. 1t was
finally decided by vote if enough stock
could be sold to warrant building the ad-
ditional lines, the company would pro-
ceed to do so. The majority of the
board were adverse to going into debt to
build new lines. The company is prac
tically out of debt and it is the boards
desire to have good report at the an
nual meeting in January next. The
board of directors are careful and
painstaking lot of men and the stock
holders may rest assured that what ac-
tion they may take i'll the contemplated
new lines will be for the best interest
of the company.
The Mankato free press., 1907-05-03
BAN ON SUNDAY BALL
SprinefieId Will Not Permit Games
on the Sabbath.

From Fridavs Daily.
The law against Sunday baseball
which has been dead letter through
out the state, is going to be enforced
in Springfield this season. Springfield
has been playing Sunday ball for sew
eral seasons past, as many of the other
towns around have, and game between
Springfield and Sleepy Eye on the
Springfield grounds is scheduled for next
Sunday.
The Springfield team has been notified
by Z. j. Ruenitz that Sunday ball will
not be allowed, and Mr.. Ruenitz is in a
position to enforce the law, since he
holds lease of the grounds from the
owners, the NVinona and st. Peter Land
company. Mr. Ruenitz has secured the
grounds for the use of the Young Mems
Christian association, who have ball
and track team, and it is not consider
ed that this organization can consistent
ly allow the use of the grounds for Sun
day games. ......
If the two teams persist in their ef-
fort to play next Sunday, it is an
nounced that every player will be ar
rested.
The Mankato free press., 1907-05-03
KOch's Father Seeks the
Murderer of Gebhard.
HAS HAD A SLUETH AT WORK
Wants to Lift the Stigma From tn,
Family Name; Detective En-
plOyed Oh the Case.

New Ulm, April 27-Although near
ly three years have elapsed since the
murder of DR.. L. \. Gebhard in this
city and two years since the aquittal
of DR.. George Il. Koch, the father of the
one time accused man is still spending
his fortune freely in the hope of run
ming down the man for whose deed his
son has suffered.
DR.. Koch was given his liberty, but
the father, one of the proudest and
most honored men in the country, be-
lieves the stigma will never be lifted
from the family name until the mys-
terry is cleared up.
For months a st. Paul detective has
been working on the case, and is still
in the employ of the Koch family, hav-
ing made a number of trips to New
Tim recently.
DR.. Gebhard was murdered Nov. l,
1904, and DIR. Koch, after three trials,
was acquitted the summer of the fol-
lowing year. 1t is estimated that the
trial cost the Koch family over $780,
000
The Mankato free press., 1907-05-03
LIVERY BARN FIRE
Heavy Loss to Several Persons at
Winnebago Early in Week.

Ciohh hiAue'S AohJ'
Winnebago City Enterprise: w. H..
Sandon's big livery barn was totally
destroyed by fire Monday night The
fire was discovered shortly before ten
o'clock by Milo Gillen and Fred Wood
who were in charge of the stable at
the time. Gillen saw the fire in the
haymow and at once gave the alarm
The two men did good work getting
the horses out of the burning structure.
OF the thirty-two head in the barn, all
were gotten out safely except two.
One of these belonged to Mr.. Sandon,
and the other was Mrs. J. j. Eyga
broad's ''Prince." As usual i'm case
of this kind, it was very difficult to
get the horses out of the burning struc-
ture. A number of dogs and pet
wolf were also burned. All the rigs
were gotten out in safety, but San
uOn lOSU all MS harnesses ana fODeS.
together with the hay. etc His loss is
estimated at about 81 900, partly COW
cred by insurance. Mr.. Schemer-
horns loss is fully $4,000, OH which
there was 1900 insurance. A. Jordan
did great work getting out the fright
ened horses.
From the barn the blaze spread to
Il two story building directly to the
east, and building on the west. Both
were destroyed together with a shed
at the rear of the barn. Flying sparks
also set the Gulbronson blacksmith
shop on fire, and also started fires OF
the roofs of residences quite distance
away but these were all put out be-
fore any damage was done. The big
barn dry as it was by the continued
lack of rain, burned like tinder. Inside
of an hour after the blaze was dis
covered, the structure was in smoking
ruins. The barn and three buildings
destroyed all belonged to Eek. Schem-
erhorn. Cause of fire is unknown but
it may have been originated by the
electric light wires.
The Mankato free press., 1907-05-03
Christ Christensen Died OH
Depot Platform.
HEART TROUBLE THE CAUSE
Was En- Route to His Home at StOrden
He Had Been to Rochester to
Consult Physicians.
From Fridays Daily.

While passing through the city this
noon, OH his way from Rochester to his
home five miles from Storden, near Win
dom, Christ Christensen, Il farmer fell
dead on the platform of the union de-
pot. He had been sufferer from heart
disease for several years, and the dir
fcrent doctors that he had consulted
had told him that they could do moth
ing for him. Not wishing to give up,
he visited the Drs. Mayo at Rochester
yesterday. They told him that they
could do nothing and advised that he re-
turn home at once. He decided to re-
main over night, and was so weak this
morning that another physician was
called to treat him at the hotel where
he was stopping, and gave him Il hypo-
dermic injection. He then took the train
for this city, accompanied by his wife.
When the train arrived i'll Mankato
asked Il man who was near to help
her in assisting her husband to alight
from the train, and he did so. The two
took Mr. Christensen by the arms and
got him safely from the train, to await
the arrival of the Omaha train, but he
was so weak that he asked to be assist
ed to Il truck that was standing near,
that he might rest. After taking step
or two, he sank to the platform, and
expired at once, without speaking again.
A crowd soon gathered, and when the
depot officials were notified they tele-
phoned for DR.. j. NJ. Edwards, who ar
rived within few moments. He said
that the man had died of heart trou-
BILE. The remains were then taken to
Landkamer Bros. & Davidson's under
taking rooms, and will be shipped to
Storden this evening for burial.
The deceased was forty-seven years
of age, and was born i'll Denmark. He
leaves. besides his wife, a family of six
children. His wife is almost prOstrat-
ed by the sudden death of her husband.
The Mankato free press., 1907-05-03
WILL PROBE A DEATH
Of Body Of Mailoy at st. Peter
Causes Talk.

riou bdllS
Somewhat suspicious circumstances
are said to be connected with the death
of Patrick Nalloy, who was found dead
in stable at st. Peter. After NAL
loy's body was discovered, it was re-
ported to the police that he entered the
barn in an intoxicated condition at $50
o'clock in the afternoon.
Acquaintance of the dead man have
since come forward with the statement
that he was not intoxicated at four
o'clock, and they have started the story
that Malloy was given Knockout drops.
A. j. Potts, acting mayor, has asked
that the case be investigated thorough
ly, and Coroner G. +. Merritt will hold
an inquest and perform an autopsy.
Malloy was an unmarried man, forty
eight years of age. He resided with his
mother.
The Mankato free press., 1907-05-03
Apr 1925. May 3. 1907.
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF VIII

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Blue
Earth.-SS. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate of Sarah Ann
WestOver, deceased.
Whereas. an instrument i'm writing, purport-
ing to be the last will and testament of Sarah
Ann WeStOver deceased. late of said County,
has been delivered to this Court:
And Whereas, LOrron N. j J.Westover has filed
therewith his petition, representing among 9th
er things. that said Sarah Ann Westover died
In said County, on the 10Th day of October
l9O6. testate. and that said petitioner is the
Executor named in said last Will and Testa-
ment. and praying that the said instrument
may be admitted to probate, and that letters
teStamentary be issued thereon to himself
1t Is Ordered, That the proofs of said in
Strument and the said petition be heard be-
fore this Court. at the Probate Office i'm the
City of Mankato. in said County, on Monday.
the 18th day of May. A. d., 1907, at IL
O'Clock in the forenoon. when all persons in
tereSted may appear for or contest the pro-
bate of said instrument:
And 1t Is Further Ordered. That notice of
the time and place of said hearing he given
to all persons interested, by publishing 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 Mankato. the 18th day of April,
A. D., 1907.
BY the Court.
probate Court Seal VIM. Il. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
S, b. Wilson. Attorney.
The Mankato free press., 1907-05-03
DAVE YOUNG Is INJURED
Brakeman Struck on Forehead; Laid
Up for a Few Days.

from trlQay s DAILY.
Brakeman Dave Young of the Mar
shall branch is laid off by an accident
that might have resulted much more
seriously for him, says The Sleepy Eye
Dispatch. He was at work in the Mar
shall yards with Fireman Medberry,
turning the engine, when they had some
trouble with the turn table Medberry
had the coal pick and was trying to
correct the trouble when the pick slip
ped and struck Young in the forehead,
dangerously near the eye. Fortunately,
there appears to be no serious results,
and Young will be able to return to
work soon. Brakeman McGrand from
the Vesta branch has taken Young's
place on the Marshall branch.
Mr.. Young is a former Mankato man.
He has relatives here.
The Mankato free press., 1907-05-03
ADVERTISED LETTERS.
Advertised Letter List for Week End
ing April 26, 1907.

Advertised Letter List for Week End.
ing April 26, 1907.
! Mr.. Hobart Asquith (2).
Mr.. DR.. Beron, DR.. Harry Z. Burgess
John Clason (2).
Mrs. C.. III. Dubar.
Miss Carrie Franchin.
Mr.. Julius Gustafsen.
Mr.. John J. Homer, Mr.. Dave Hub.
bard, Frank A. Hutson.
Mr. Carl Johan Jansson.
j. w. Karlsson.
Mrs. Larkins.
Mr.. Byron Miller.
Mr.. Jorgen Nilsson.
Mr.. John Oslund.
Mr.. p. Petersan.
Miss Olena Rasmussen, Mr.. George
Robin.
Mrs. Emma Tabatt.
NJ. n. Wood.
In calling tor the above letters please
say advertised" and name the day OF
this list. One cent extra will be charg-
ed for each advertised letter. Letters re-
naming unclaimed at the expiration of
Is days from date will be sent to the
dead letter office.
A. j. VEIGEL, Postmaster.
The Mankato free press., 1907-05-03
Mrs. Margaret Wenner.

From SATURDAYS Da:Iv.
Mrs. Margaret Wenner one of the
early residents of Mankato, died at her
home on Marsh street, on McMahan's
HILL at $3.50 o'clock last evening of
uraemic poisoning of the brain. She
was born Aug. "a, 1928, in Germany.
She had resided in Mankato for fifty
one years, and leaves husband, August
Wenner, and several grown children. The
funeral announcement will be made later,
after daughter living in New York
has been heard from. The deceased was
well known to the older settlers and
was. well liked by all.