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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
Is GOING ONCE MORE
Mapieton Creamery Starts up on
Tuesday Morning.

The Mapleton Enterprise says that on
Thursday, January 18th, the Mapleton
Creamery was reduced to ashes. Just
twenty-five days later operations were
resumed, Notwithstanding obstacles that
were never dreamed of. Comparatively
| few of the many patrons of the cream
cry were aware that the start was to
be made on Tuesday morning and many
of those who were aware of the fact
held back in the expectation that the
new machinery would not be in good
working order the first day, but under
the supervision of Mr. Jensen every
thing worked like clock work and from
now on there will be no reason for the
| loyal patrons of the home creamery to
90 elsewhere. The temporary creamery
is well equipped with the latest ma
chinery and while not as large as pre-
viOusly will take care of the milk and
cream offered until the model creamery
contemplated is erected and ready for
business. 1t has been suggested and the
buttermakers requests that patrons liv-
ing north of the railway track bring
milk on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fri
days, that those living south of the track
come Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days. This will keep the creamery go
ing every day in the week and there will
be no question as to the caring for all
the milk that is offered.
The total amount of milk brought in
Tuesday was small owing to the fact
that there were those who did not know
the creamery had started up but from
now on an increase is looked for daily.
The first customer Tuesday was Lewis
Wick, the second Andrew Kaufman and
the third Henry Wick.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
GOOD THUNDE R
Death Of Mrs. Williams FARMERS
Institute Held Yesterday.

The hub of Blue Earth county pres
ented very animated appearance yes
terday. 1t being farmers institute DAY
and the weather was superb. There was
attracted here Il large number of rep
resentative farmers and n goodiy
shrinking of ladies. The splendid
auditorium was packed and the corps
of lecturers had their subjects well III
hand and Judging from the number
of questions asked by the audience
everybody was much interested.
Died, Mrs. William Mountain, on Fri
day evening, February 10 at G;l3
O'Clock. Deceased was n native OF
County Cork, ireland, where she was
born in the village of Fermoy in 1914.
Emigrating to America when quite
young she was married to William
Mountain in Washington county, Wis
consin, in 1915. They came to Lyra
Blue Earth county, in 1863, where
they have ever since resided. VIM.
Mountain, her husband, died III 1909 at
the advanced age of 3d. Mr. and Mrs.
Mountain were people of sterling worth
and character and as sturdy pioneers
of Blue Earth county were universal
ly known and loved in this section of
the state and their demise is regret
ted by host Of friends and relatives.
The following children were born to
them: Mary, now Mrs Malloy, resid-
ing at New Hampton, Iowa; James
Mountain of Lyra, John Mountain of
Lyra; Patrick of Lyra; Michael, who
lives in Good Thunder, Bridget, who
became nun of the order of NOtre
Dame and is known in the clustered
world as Sister Mary Alerada. She
is located at RoXbury, Mass. Gather
inc, the youngest. died about twenty
years ago. The funeral will take place
from st. Joseph's church, Good Thm-
der, on next Monday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
Big INCOME
Increased Revenue Town Taxes
Pouring in.

Increased Revenue Town axes
Pouring in.
From Saturdays Daily.
Total taxes raised in
Minnesota 1906 ..... 1923, 472,577.O G
Increase over 1905. l,ll7,250.Sl
Average rate of taxation
lJOO Ao.oo inihs
Average rate 1905. .... 1920 mills
The abstract of tax lists of all cOm-
ties of Minnesota, just issued by State
Auditor Iverson, shows that the average
rate of taxation in Minnesota has fallen
from 1920 mills, in 1905, to $500 mills
in 1906.
The total amount of taxes paid by the
people of Minnesota for all purposes,
state, county, city, village and school
districts, amounts to $23,472,577.06, an
increase of over $l,lOOOOO over the pre-
vious year.
The rate of taxation in Hennepin
county is 1888 mills, slightly below the
average in the state. Hennepin's total
taxes amount to $5,253,26475, nearly
one fourth of all taxes paid in the state.
The total value of all property in
Minnesota for taxation purposes is
1917 OH Alb, compared to 1888, O33,535 in
1905. Of the total amount personal
property constitutes $l63, 432,357.
City and village taxes show a sub
stantial increase throughout. The taxes
for state revenue purposes have de-
creased from Sl,53S,SO in 1905 to
81, 42l 1857 in 1906.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
SECOND VS.. THIRD.
Lake Crystal Champions
Win in School Debate.
SECOND DISTRICT IN LEAD
American Navy The Proposition for
Debate Between Lake Crystal
and KasOta Last Evening

From Saturdays Daily.
The Scholastic Debating league
met at Kasota last evening, the debate
being between Lake Crystal high school.
champions of the second district, and
kasota high school, champions of the
third district. The proposition for de
bate was "Resoved, that the policy of
substantially charging the American
navy is preferable to the policy of main
tanning it at it's present strength and
efficiency" The affirmative side was
taken by Warner Clapp, Alice Rapp,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
TR0LLY LINE SURE
Rochester, Minneapolis g. Dubuque
to be Connected.

to be Connected.
From Fridays Daily.
There has been much agitation in
Rochester as to whether or not the pro-
posed trolley was at all assured.
The Minneapolis, Rochester and Du-
buque Traction company will commence
laying rails in this city and Dubuque
May /.
Peyton Mason, secretary of the COM
pany, said that the company expected
to have at least 1000 men at work on
its right of way not later than June
l, the contract calling for the COM
mencement of the work some time in
May. He received word this morning
from Colesburg, Ia, that the last link
in the right of way, which will parallel
the Mississippi from fifteen to twenty
miles east of the river, had been secured
at that point.
The interest which the people of the
thickly settled section through which
the line will run are taking in the en-
terprise is indicated by the fact that
$4,000 for the prosecution of the work
from Owatonna south has already been
subscribed
The contract calls for the completion
of twenty-siX miles of road day.
The right of way will be fifty feet in
width, and for the greater part of the
distance it will probably be fenced in
to protect stock in the rich farming
country through which it will pass.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
ZONES and Smith.

Jones-Ha! old fellow, how are you
just heard that you had gone into the
newspaper business.
Smith-Yes; just bought a country
paper.
Jones-That so? Why, you can give
me an occasional puff, then.
Smith-Certainly; what are you
busy with now?
Jones-I am in the clothing business
-ready-made clothig.
Smith-Ha! Then you can give me
an occasional suit of clothes.
Jones-Well, L dunno about that. II
costs money to manufacture clothing
you know.
Smith-That's true, and it costs
nothing to manufacture newspapers!
Then they parted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
PASSES WANTED
| Raj Iaoads Still Receive Requests for
Free transportation.

from saturday Dally.
The cry for railroad passes still con-
tinues despite the fact that it is COM
mon knowledge mat the interstate COM
merce commission has declared that the
railroads shall issue no more passes to
their friends or relatives. Yet the rail
road officials have turned a deaf ear
to the woes of the former freely trans
ported individuals, especially in terri
tory covered by the acts of the commits
sion.
However, in several other states, south
and east, it is reported that railroads
operating in Minnesota have granted
transportation, half rates or otherwise,
to some of their old time friends. The
western roads, however, as a general
proposition, have declined to honor any
low rate or free tickets even in the
state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
LOOKING FOR ROOM MATE
Sheriff Forsythe of Watowan County
Wants RObber,

From Thursdays Daily.
Sheriff George W. Forsythe of Walton
wan county is looking for man that
robbed his room mate of 800 at the
Park hotel in that city on the evening
of Feb. IL. The sheriff has sent out
the following notice to the sheriffs in
the different counties: Eugene Ward,
about five feet, five inches in height,
smooth shaven, red or sandy complexion,
about twenty-five years old, wears felt
shoes with rubbers, COW hide coat not
trimmed with hole at bottom, on left
side that had been sewed up.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
MARRIED FIFTY YEARS
Mr.. ahd Mrs. J. n. Barnes Celebrate
Occasion.

From Fridays Daily.
Last Friday afternoon at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. f. I'll. Barnes occur
red very pleasing event. 1t was
the fiftieth anniversary of the wedding
of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Barnes
About eighty of their old neighbors
and friends assembled from Vernon
Center, Lake Crystal and vicinity. A
profusion of roses, smilax and carna-
tions filed the house with fragrance.
A bountiful luncheon was served at
half after one, after which Mrs.
Barnes was presented with a set of
pearl handled silver knives and forks,
and Mr.. Barnes with leather easy
chair, Rev. B. T. Russell making the
presentation speech These were gifts
from the children of the honored pair
Flowers from an absent friend, a me-
mortal book in which the names of
all the guests were inscribed were also
presented. The history of Mr.. and
Mrs. Barnes was read by Mr.. E. w.
Washburn, after which the wedding
march was played by Miss Percia
Barnes of Mankato. Vocal selections
were rendered by Mr. f. w. Wash
burn and Miss Dorothy Barnes of Yer
non Center, recitation was given by
Miss Ruth Barnes of Vernon. and an
original poem by Miss Orlena Barnes
of Mankato. The guests spent the
remainder of very pleasant after
noon in a social chat. The celebra-
ton of this event was planned by the
children of Mr.. and Mrs. Barnes, all
of whom were present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
B. KUPPENHEMER DEAD
Bullet Wound in Head Points to Sui
eide by Chicago Man.
Especial to The Free Press.l

Chicago, Feb. l5.-B. Kuppenheimer,
manager of the firm of B. Kuppenhei-
mer & Co., was today found uncon-
scious in his residence, 2703 Prairie
avenue, with bullet wound in his
head. A revolver lay beside him. Mr.
Kuppenheimer died before physician
arrived. 1t is not known whether the
shooting was an accident or a suicide
The coroner's jury later returned a
verdict of suicide while respondent be-
cause of i'll health.
Mr.. Kuppenheimer Travelled through
southern Minnesota years ago and is
well known to many old residents of
Mankato
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22

"Report on the two-cent rate meas
ure in five days" is the positive injunc-
ton given the railroad committee in the
lower house of the state legislature
yesterday. A motion asking for the ap.
pointment of a committee of three to
take the bill out of the hands of the
regular committee for consideration
failed to pass. This looks business-like
and Minnesota may yet be among the
states who may pass the two-cent
rate measure.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22

DR.. H. NJ. Bracken of the state board
of health has completed the infant NOR
tally of Minnesota. In 1905 $4,000
babies were born, and of these $500
died before they reached the age of one
year. This information has been COM
piled at the request. of E. P. Savage for
an argument in favor of the Maturity
bill introduced in the legislature two
weeks ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
Farmers Institute.

From Saturdays Daily.
A State Farmers Institute will be
held at Blue Earth Friday, March ID.
DR.. j. G. Curryer, assistant superintend-
ent, will have charge of the institute,
and in writing to our fellow townsman,
II. p. Constants, he urges that every
thing be done to bring out a full at
tendance. These institutes are good
thing for any community and we trust
that the coming one may be rec
ord-breaker as regards interest and at
tendance.-Blue Earth Register.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
VESTA MIL BURNS
Total Loss is Estim ated at Sis, 600
With SIS, 800 Insurance.

From FRIDAY ) DdlS'
The Touring mill owned by the Elem
ing Milling Co. was burned to the ground
at Vesta early Friday morning.
The fire was discovered at about 4
o'clock in the morning, but the flames
had gained such Roadway that nothing
could be done to save the plant.
About three carloads of flour and
5000 bushels of wheat were in the mill.
The total loss is estimated at $4,000
which is covered by only $4,000 insur-
ance. Springfield Advance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
Krook's Success.

Information has been received here
that Carl G. Krook, who will be remem-
bered as the youngest son of c. w. A.
Krook in this city, and who soon after
his graduation and admission as an at
torney at law went to Arizona, has been
elected member of the legislature of
that territory and was offered the
speakership of the assembly, but he de-
clined the position in favor of an older
member, and was then given the chair
manship of the judiciary committee
and several other committee assign
ments, and made floor leader. This can
not be other than gratifying news to
his relatives and friends in New Ulm.-
New Ulm Journal.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22

Down in Waterloo, Iowa, men who
are found with too much liquor inter
nally are taken in charge by an officer
and marched to the town pump where
they are compelled to drink three OF
four cups of water. This has the de-
sired effect and the q, imbiber is sent
home. The cure is working wonders and
is destined to put the Kelley institute
out of business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
Injured in a Runaway.

From Fridays Daily.
While Messrs. Raymond Doyle and
William Engel of Plum Valley were on
their way home from Minnesota Lake
last night, and when they were about
one mile from this village, the king
bolt on the wagon broke, throwing out
both Mr.. Doyle and Mr.. Engel Mr.
Engel was not injured but Mr.. Doyle
was found to be hurt and he was
brought to Minnesota Lake and DIR.
Field was at once called. 1t was found
that MIR. Doyle's jaw was broken and
1t was necessary to remove six of his
teeth. He is now resting as easily as
possible at the hotel here Minnesota
Lake Tribune.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
SIa,ooo Fire at Jasper.

Jasper, Mimi, Feb. ia destruc-
tive fire visited Jasper, the flour mill
here being entirely consumed. The
manager and all employed were at
supper, and the origin of the fire is
mystery. The total loss is esti-
mated at from $4,000 to $4,000
which is only partly covered by insur-
ance. Flour, feed and wheat were de-
stroyed. The mill was owned by sew
eral persons, among them the manager
A. j. Ohnmeis, and Mr.. Wagner of
Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22

The Albert Lea Tribune feels that
Minneapolis and st. Paul are setting a
good example for the remainder of the
state in reducing the dog population,
and when half the number now main
tanned are sent to the happy hunting
grounds and dogs are recognized as per-
sonal property and the owners held re-
sponsible for the same there will be bet
ter conditions throughout the state.
There is no Kelley cure for the dog
habit and more is the pity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22

Congressman Halvor Stevenson of
Minnesota is receiving much praise for
his fight to reduce the pay to railroads
for carrying the mails. Mr.. Stevenson
has for some time opposed the high
rates paid, but has had little backing
by other members of the lower house.
1t now looks as though he would win.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22

The Record at Rochester says that by
actual count there were two of Roches-
ter's young ladies who appeared on the
streets this afternoon wearing dashing
spring suits and hats. Ground hog or no
ground hog, this sign is absolute author
ity that spring is but month away.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22

Rev. G. L. Morrill, of Minneapolis has
organized band of young men to slug
Washers. Their purpose is to drive
Washers from the streets of Minneapolis.
DR.. Morrill, declares that where a wom-
an was insulted on the street with no
policeman about, the only thing for
gentleman to do was to knock down the
man ANNOYING her.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22

Chairman James A. Tawney of the ap-
preparations committee fears that con-
gress appropriations will reach the two
billion dollar mark before March 4th, at
which time congress adjourns. This
amount is one-third of the cost of the
Civil war.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
DEATH OF L. M'GOVERN
ParaIitic Stroke Proved Fatal Last
Night.
10 frrd ox,,c Tot

L. McGovern, respected resident OF
st. Clair, died at his home half
mile south of that place last night. On
Thursday the deceased suffered stroke
of paralysis, and he has been sinking
since that time. He was forty five years
of age and leaves a wife and two chill.
dren. The deceased was a man of many
friends and his death causes general
sorrow. His family have the sympathy
of all.
The funeral will be held Monday at
ten o'clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22

The Winona & Lacrosse Traction
company is having strong opposition
from the commercial bodies of Winona
in securing a franchise for the exclusive
use of the streets, the franchise to run
fifty wears.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22

A. c. Stevenson, the present mayor
of Rochester is again a candidate. The
many friends of Mr.. Stevenson will hope
that he can "land" again.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22

The Nebraska senate has recommend
ed two-cent fare bill for passage
Other states are doing likewise.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22

J. F. Thompson, ninety years of age,
is dead at Rochester.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-13
ONE FAVORlTE WINS
AT NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS December 13-The
| winning portion of the form players at the
Fair Grounds track Yesterday was very
meager. Out of six heavily backed favor
ties only one-Lens. at 1 ~ Avon.
The bank rolls of the bookmakers in
creased in size steadily but surely. Six
volleys of money were hurled at the men
of the odds. but the attacks were repulsed
five times with great loss to the faithful
army of racegoers.
Lens was so much better than the collie
ton of cheap selling, platers that opposed
him in the second race that he cantered
under pull from start TO finish and won
by two lengths. After the start his
hackers never had the least fear that he
would be beaten. for he worked his way
clear of all possible interference during
the early strides. Asteroid. by little
rough work. knocked Fay out of second
place by a. neck The stewards failed to
| take cogniZance of the crowding and the
| order of the finish for second hOnors was
| not changed.
After Lens won the favorites became
! badly afflicted with the slows" Sponge
| Cake. at ~ to !. was the biggest surprise
of the dav. His chance to win was re-
garded so Slight that scarcely bet was
recorded against him when he came home
! the winner of the last race.
| Another horse that brought many dol
| lars into the Golfers of. the layers was
| Apache the winner OF the opening scram
BILE His owner. James Fleming, had SO
| little confidence in him that he would not
bet a dollar on him and would not per-
nit his friends to do 50. Only few
| small wagers were recorded.
| Summaries.
| First race. five and one half furonss-Apache.
| 0s tOtt,, D to =. won; Arrow Swift. 1O2
lBrandt,, to l. second; Bitter Man, io3 W,
Powers $50 to J. third Time llo rho 1t Th irn
Rhinestone, Padrone. Thomas Calhoun, Tackle
and Brimmer also ran. 80 -
Second race, six furongs-Lens 100 &C. koer,
| to l. second; Fay. 105 'Skiryin,. % to /. third.
| Time III De Orc. Artful Doiger. Bitter Miss,
Anlmus. Lucy Marie. r. NJ. Mcleod and Prince
Third race. seven furlonss-H albard. LOG
Mountain. Ala to l. won; Goldway. lol CMc-
DanieD, to j. second; Marsh Redon, 10l &c.
Stevens. Monero. penrhyn. Maize O'Nell, Edith
NJ Sheer Bernie. Cramer. Bill Carter Banno-
line and Knight Blaze also ran.
Fourth race. six ADMINISTRATIONS 100 ,Mc
rem, - to /. second Charles Eastman. III ~
| Pqwers,. II to 10. third; Time, 1i'io, Gri
| maldi. Pasadena, Kings Daughter. lnfanta. Mea
| dow Bree~ and Phil Finch also ran
| Fifth race. furlongs-Miss Ferris. 81
| tBrooks) 80 10 |. won: Higginbotham, 93 u
| SUMTER, 3 to 1. second: Pride Of Woodstock, 101
Brun,mei Yves. Lady Ethel, Wabash Queen
| Glamour and Allowmaise also ran.
Sixth race one and one-sixteenth miles-SponGe
So Pierratu. 20 to 1. second; Granada, 10,
| Dickens, ) to l. third. Time. l.4gas. Lady
Oakland Anna Day. Mshoro. Knight of Ivan
hoe. Rebo nder. Sister Polly. Proteus. Grace Lar
sen. Lish, Note, l.. $. b. and Merry Belle alsc
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-12-13
LESTER GERMAN BEST
PROFESSIONAL SHOOTER

BOSTON. December 13.-The Palefaces
yesterday ended their two days trap
shooting tournament at Wellington. The
conditions were decidedly adverse.
The Paleface distance handicap cham
pionship of 200 targets was decided yes
terdov. George 8. McCarty of Philadel-
phia. the Southern handicap winner, car
rie.l off the magnificent trophy. valued
at $50. McCarty also was second high
amateur gun, of the two days tourna-
ment, high gun being shouldered by
Jack Martin of the Bergen Beach Gun
Club Of Brooklyn.
The ma jority of the honors went to
New York and Pennsylvania shooters, the
southerners showing better form as the
matches wore on. The city Of Phila-
delphia seemed particularly favored, both
the amateur high gun, George McCarty
and the professional high gun, Lester
German, winner of the Paleface cham
pionship distance handicap match com
ing from that city. The first six shoot
ers in the amateur class included three
trappers of note from the Quaker CITY,
They were, besides George McCarty
Tom Tausey and Charles E. Mink. two
members of the state of Pennsylvania am
ateur championship team. f. NJ. Frank
wac led the amateur individual handicap