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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-10-11

From Tuesdays Daily.
One of the most brilliant weddings
of the season was that of Miss lnga
Laurine Johnson to Matthias H. Nickel
son, which took place at the Nor
wegian Lutheran Trinity church last
evening at eight o'clock. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Mr..
Brono, the pastor of the church, in
the presence of gathering of friends
and relatives that comfortably filled
the church and numbered about 25O.
The church was attractively decorat-
ed with palms and flowers, especially
along the altar rail, where the wedding
party took their stand.
Miss Caroline Sundt struck up the
notes of Lohengren's wedding march,
and while this was in progress the
bridal party took their stand near the
altar Miss Olga Johnson, sister OF
the bride. was maid of honor, and
Miss Eleanor Johnson, another sister
| of the bride, was bridesmaid. Jay
Nicholson, brother of the groom, was
best man, and Presbery Moore was
attendant. The ushers were Hans Gun
derson of Madelia and Harry Monsoon.
/ The bride was beautifully attired
in hand embroidered lace robe over
taffeta and wore veil, and carried
brides roses.
The maid of honor was attired in
lace over pink taffeta and carried
pink carnations. The bridesmaid wore
point d'esprite over green taffeta and
carried white carnations.
After the bridal party had taken
their stand, Miss Barbara Mansfield
sang very sweetly Il Love You Truly
| After the ceremony, Miss Sundt played
Mendelssohn's wedding march as re-
cessional.
A reception followed at the home of
the brides parents, Colonel and Mrs.
&c. E. Johnson, 304 Pleasant street,
attended by about a hundred invited
I guests Colonel and Mrs. Johnson and
the bridal party received, after the
guests had been ushered in by Elmer
johnson, brother of the bride, and
Earl GRANDSON.
The house decorations were very
pretty and tasteful, and consisted of
autumn leaves, carnations and roses.
The dining room was in pink, and the
table decorations were pink carnations
and smilaX. A delicious wedding sup
Do,
field, Alma Coughlan, Lillian Murphy
and Stella Hanson assisting in serv-
ing.
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson took the
4:45 a. m. train today for the Twin
Cities, and will be gone week. Up
on their return, they will take up
their residence at 307 Pleasant street,
and will be at home there after
,, Nov. Ia.
The out of town guests were Rev.
and Mrs. j. Mortensen and Mr.. and
Mrs. Okesen of Minneapolis, Paul An,
derson and daughter of Blair, Wis,
Miss Alice Davis of Faribault, Mrs.
is. Kelly of Franklin, Clifford Boyn-
ton of st. Paul, Casper Gunderson of
.Madelia, and Mr.. Flohr of Wallace,
Idaho.
The bride received numerous hand
some gifts, including hand painted
china, cut glass. silverware, etc. She
lis most estimable young lady, the
greater part of whose life has been
SDent in MankatO She is a 0r9dua %
of the Mankato high school, and has
taught for several years very success
fully in the Pleasant Grove school,
She is the favorite of a large circle of
friends.
The groom is son of Mr. and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-10-11
Father of Editor Whitney Dead.

Asa p. Whitney, father of Charles
c, Whitney, publisher for the Marshall
News Messenger, died at the home of
his son yesterday, aged eighty EIGHT
years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-10-11

Duluth have arrived to- make an ex.
tended visit with the formers mother
Mrs. NJ. A. Sherk.
C. l.. Kennedy spent the day in
st. Paul, on /. o. o. F. business.
Misses Agnes Fratzke, Alma Sand
DO and Rose Quasi spent Sunday in
GAINESVILLE.
Miss Emma Rousseau of Pierre, S.
d., is visiting her friend, Miss Alma
Sandbo.
ii. w. Petersen of Minneapolis, state
deputy for the Equitable Fraternal
Union, attended the meeting of the To-
cal union last night.
w. j. Merchant went to St. Paul
last night on business,
Z. T. Jones returned last night from
a weeks trip through Colorado where
he has real estate interests. Mr..
Jones visited Denver and several other
large cities in Colorado.
G. Bigger, superintendent of the
Twin City Railway company, was in
Mankato today. He was engaging
men for positions of conductor and to
handle the motors.
Miss Anna Bohan is visiting with
relatives and friends in st. Paul.
Miss Sarah Harris has gone to Red
wood Falls to visit her sister, Mrs
Charles Barnum.
w. w. p Mcconnell came in from
South Dakota this morning.
Thomas Hughes had business today
that called him to Lake Crystal.
w. w. p Mcconnell has returned
home from Mitchell, S. d., where he
saw the corn palace. He will leave
for Chicago in day or two to be
gone week.
Evan Hughes went to st. Peter this
afternoon on business.
Mrs. E. A. Smith of Wonewoc, Wis,
is the guest of friends in the city.
Attorney j. L. Lobben of st. James
was in Mankato last evening.
Webster Davis, who is in the cattle
business at Minot, N. D., was in Man
kato yesterday on his way to Court
land to visit his parents.
Miss Myrtle Mullen, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. James Mullen, has been
engaged to teach seven months
term at the Anderson school district
south of the poor farm, and will be,
gin her work about November lst.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24
NoTICE oF ADMINIsTRATRIX, sALE.

By virtue of an order of the Probate Court of Pulaski county, Ar rkansas, notice Is hereby giv. en that the undersigned, Alice A Dobbins, ad !. ministratrix of the estate of l. D. Dobbins, de- ceased will offer for sale at public outcry to the highest bidder at the east door of the court house in the city of Conway, Faulkner county, Arkansas, on
 Friday, January 25, 1907, at l2 o'clock noon, the following lands, situated in Faulkner county Arkansas, belonging to the estate of L D. Dobbins, deceased, to-wit:
 The southwest quarter of the northeast quar- ter of Section Twenty Five (25), 40 acres; and the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section Twenty Five (25) 70 acres; and the north three quarters of the northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section twenty-five (25), 30 acres all in Township Four a. North of Range Thirteen Q9 West
 Said sale will be made upon credit of three months, purchaser to give bond with approved security for purchase money, bearing ten per cent interest per annum from date until paid, and lien will be retained upon the lands for the payment of Inc purchase money.
 ALICE A. DOZENS, Administratrix.
 January 2, 1907.
 RIFFFI & DUNAwAY, Attorneys i9-4t
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24

Prosecuting Attorney Rhoton of Little Rock has filed suit in the Pulaski Circuit Court against the Armour Packing Company. Ham, mond Packing Company, 'Cudahy Packing Company and Swift & Co.,, for S2,Ss3, ,0O0, alleging that they have been in combination to regulate the prices of cattle and agricultural products, maintain prices on packing house products and maintain a monopoly, all of which is declared to be contrary to the Arkansas stat utes which provides a penalty. for the punishment of pools, trusts and conspiracies to control prices.
 H. L. Shultz, a capitalist of h. dianapolis, Ind, closed deal the latter part of last week with Rowton Bros, of Black Springs, whereby he becomes the sole owner of the town- site for the new Fort Smith and Gurdon Railroad at that place. Vie tor Estis has been appointed agent for the townsite.
 Leroy Hagan, who is wanted ln Pine Bluff on a charge of embezzle- ment, has been arrested in St. Louis. Hagan is alleged to have collected $103 on a diamond ring which he was trying to dispose of for another man, and then disappeared with the ring and the money.
 Fears are entertained for the peach crop, owing to the warm weather which has prevailed during January. It is feared that the swelling of the buds will so advance
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24
TAX COLLECTORS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that I will meet the taxpayers of Faulkner county, Ark, for the purpose of collecting the real, personal and per capita tax for the year 19Oo, at the following times and places
 Clifton township, Monday, January 2S, i906 at Wooster.
 Union township Tuesday, January g, 1907, at Bono
 Walker township Wednesday, January 90 1oO7 at Batesville church.
 California township. Thursday, January 3l, and Friday, February l, till l2 o'clock M. at Guy. 1907, at Spring Hill church
 Hardin township, Monday, February |, 1907, at Greenbrier.
 Matthews township Tuesday, February s, 1907 at Ingram Springs.
 Benton township, Wednesday, February O. 1907, at Enders
 Benton township Thursday, February :, 1907, at Beck ett school house.
 Mt. Vernon township, Friday, February 8, Harve township, Monday, February H. 1907, at Holland. at Enola
 Newton township, Wednesday, February l3, 1907, at Naylor.
 Bristol township, Thursday, February II, l9o7 at Bristol
 Cypress township, Friday February Is, 19O7 at Cypress Valley church.
 Cypress township, Saturday, February 16, l9O7 till F M at Vilonia.
 Palarm township, Monday, February IS, 1907, at Rocky Point.
 Wilson township, Tuesday February l9, 1907, at Bridge Greek school house.
 Wilson township, Wednesday, February 20, 1907, till 12 o'clock M, at Cato.
 Pierce Creek township, Thursday, February 21, 1907, at Chadwick.
 Danley township, Friday. February P, 1907, at Mayhower.
 Benedict township. Saturday, February g, 1907, at Lavender school house.
 Stone township, Monday, February 2S, 1907, at Cadron Gap.
 Cadron township, Tuesday, February 26, to April TO- 1907, at Conway, at which time the books will be closed.
 All persons desiring to pay on real estate are requested to bring correct tax receipt of some former year so that mistakes may be avoided.
 VIM. M. BRADY, Sheriff and Ex- Officio Collector, Faulkner coun- ty Arkansas. December l0 lo06
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24

The pouch containing the letter mail for Fordyce, thrown off the Cotton Belt train at Fordyce re- gently. was stolen before the opera tor could take it in, and the theft was not noticed at the time, as 1t was thought the mail was carried by. Several hours later the pouch was found between some logs at the Sturgis Thomas Lumber Company, about 200 yards below the depot The straps had been cut and the letter bundles scattered around on the ground. It is not known whether they had been searched or whether any registered letters were secured by the thieves.
 Charles Ring, a bridge tender at the Iron Mountain bridge across White river, near Augusta, was run over and killed by passenger tram. Ring is the second bridge tender who has been killed at this bridge. James Garrett, who had charge ot the coroner's jury fell into the river from the bridge and floated down the river about four hundred wards before he was rescued by a gasoline boat. He was almost drowned, but he revived and Will soon recover, although considerably bruised by the 40-foot fall.
 The producers Oil Company, said to be owned by the Standard Oil Company, has discovered a gusher on Pine Isle, which flows oil at the rate of thirty barrels an hour. This is the second well this company has
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24
JUDGE LANKFORD.

J
 The Log Cabin Democrat de- sires to congratulate itself and the people of Faulkner county upon the manner ill which Judge Eugene Lankford is dispatching the busi- ness of the present term of circuit court. Not that we are presumptu- ous enough to assume that Judge Lankford is actuated solely by the editorial article which appeared in these columns a few weeks @ago, but, nevertheless, every suggestion outlined in that article is being pursued. The court has held night sessions at the close of near ly every day-Saturday nights sitting lasted until midnight. The term has been shortened by not less than two whole days by the adoption of this plan. Several witnesses have been fined for fail ing to attend court promptly. The court has been disposed to waste but little time listening to spacious arguments of technicall- ties, and it has granted continu- ances and charges of venue only when absolutely necessary. The layman can readily appreciate, after few hours attendance upon the court, the earnest purpose ot the judge to dispatch the business with all possible haste consistent with a just and fair consideration of each cause.
 Judge Lankford, however, IS handicapped in this his first i. term of court here by an unusually heavy docket-large not only 1n the number of cases, but in the number of important cases. @ AL most a dozen cases in which the railway company is involved, sev- eral of which were continued from the last term on account of the Hines of the company's attorneys, have come up or will come up sfor trial at this term. A very import ant murder trial and bitterly con- tested embezzlement casel have been disposed of, besides a more than ordinarily large number ot minor cases.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24

Faulkner county is quite proud of its success in the present slegis- lature. In the house of represen- tatives, the speaker, A. H. Hami- ter, is a former Hendrix student; the chief clerk, Ed l.. Lucas, was formerly a citizen of Conway; and the journal clerk, ]. B. Higgins, who has been thrice honored with that position, is one of the county's we'll known Democrats. In the senate, the chaplain, Rev. R. M. Traylor, was formerly pastor of the Conway Methodist church; and the janitor, R. G. Dunaway, is a prominent citizen of Benton township, this county.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24

brought in. The first well, while not a gusher, was brought in several weeks ago and furnishes good supply of oil, several carloads of which have already been shipped to the refinery at Beaumont. The wells are about forty miles south of Texarkana, on the Kansas City Southern Railroad.
 While trying to arrest Charley Bell, a negro, A. A. Enis, town mar shal of Felsenthal, was shot through the feshy part of the arm. Marshal Enis and his deputy, W. H. Math- ews, immediately opened fire on the negro, killing him instantly. Bell was an engine watchman for the Culbreath Logging Company at Iuttig. He was drinking, it is al-
 eged, and was raising a disturbance when the officers tried to arrest him.
 Treasurer K. c. Key of Fayette- vile reports that the University bonds, amounting to 5000, will be due on July 1. Against this in- debtedness the city has on hand in the sinking fund $701G10 and a tax levy for the year of 5 mills, which will make a revenue of about $5,0OO, making total of $12, ,076.70 that the city will l&ve on hand at that time to pay off the bonds.
 Gen. Russ, who owns Elk Ranch, near Eureka Springs, upon which there are 250 Angora goats, has a shepherd dog which cares for the entire herd. The dog has assumed all the responsibility of their care, and will not permit the separation of the flock nor will he allow his charge to be interfered with in any way.
 c. c. Wrightsman of Claremore, I. T., is in jail at Fort Smith, and will be returned to Little Rock to answer to the charge of bigamy. He is accused of having married in No vember in Little Rock, being at the time the husband of woman in Missouri.
 A petition of the citizens of Dierks for, the incorporation of the town has been granted by the county court of Howard county. The territory included in the incorpora- tion is one square mile, and the pe- tition was signed hy 43 citizens.
 W. E. Moss of Dotson was pain fully injured recently while at work with an axe. The tool struck his foot, splitting it from the toes up into the instep.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24

It was indeed fitting that the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of that noble hero, Robert E. Lee, was so generally observed. The life of Lee itself is not more inspiring to the youth of our land than the manner in which his life has been honored.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24

tice of the peace would have to be provided with dockets, digests, etc, and be paid certain fees by the county. Each election would cost from SIS to S2o extra for each additional township.
 Let us have, if there is such, the real reason for the partition 9f "Tom Green," which is said to be so desirable.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24

as to cause them to fall prey to the first killing frost.
 Every stall, of which there are $50, at Oaklawn Park, has been as- signed to entries for the coming race meeting at Hot Springs. Ar engagements will have to be made for about 200 additional horses outside the grounds.
 J. A. Brunson, travelling sales- man, was recently injured at Fort Smith by being thrown from buggy. The horse he was driving became frightened at work car, ran away and the buggy was over turned.
 Considerable excitement has been occasioned at Siloam Springs over a well spouting and roaring forth air, which was at first believed to be gas. It is said that the roaring can be heard some distance away.
 Chas. Morris and Robert Thomp- son, two friends, were struggling for the possession of a gun when the weapon was accidentally discharged, killing Thompson. The accident oc- cured near Eagle Mills.
 A. E. Boqua, real estate dealer of Fort Smith, has been charged with forgery in connection with real estate transactions in which he is alleged to have made out fraudulent deeds.
 A man supposed to be one of the two who held up and robbed the Bank of Horatio of $4,500 was ar rested in Indian Territory and taken back to Horatio and placed in jail.
 Arch McGowan employed at the Barton Lumber Company's plant at Jonesboro, had his right hand badly injured and one of his fingers cut off by a circular saw.
 Francis Hyde, one of the oldest ministers of the Christian church in Green county has been fined $20 on the charge of disturbing religious worship.
 An association has been formed at Newport for the purpose of securing material aid in the improvement of White and Black rivers.
 Jesse Boutwell, shot his brothers wife at Little Rock recently, during a family quarrel. The woman will recover.
 J. W. Best, a man 78 years of age, has been convicted and find $50 for the illegal sale ofswhisky at Conway
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24

PETITION FOR SPECIAL. SCHOOL DISTRICT. We, the undersigned householders of the counties of Faulkner and Pulaski. state of Ark ansas, do hereby petition the legislature of the State aforesaid for the formation of a Special School District to be constituted of the follow ing lands to-w wit:
 In Faulkner County
 The S. T of Sec. 25, all of Sec. 26 and 27, the s. # of Sec, B, all of s. 34 and s. All of the above lands are situated in Twp. I, N. Range F West.
 In Pulaski County
 All of Secs. ?, 5, 4, and 10, the S. W. < of the N. W. A of Sec. 1, the w. # of the s. W. F of above lands are situated in Twp. }, N. Range F West in County of Pulaski Privileges of transferring either in out of such special district are incorporated herein.
 T. B. PROCTOR, 2l-3t THOS HARRIS
 and others
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24
cADRoN TOWNSHIP.

Whence comes the demand that Cadron township be divided' Our local contemporary has been insist ing on such a procedure, it is true. But whether or not its present man. agement has dwelt long enough in our community to be acquainted with its real needs is a matter of some question. So far as we have learned, no other urgent pressure is being brought upon the county court for the immediate partition of the township.
 Now The Log Cabin Democrat has no ulterior motive in opposing this plan. Its reasons are clear. First, nothing is to be gained by making the division; second, negro majorities will exist in each of the proposed new townships, unless the color of the population has un- dergone a radical change within recent years; third, it will cause an additional and an unnecessary ex- pense to the county.
 As to the first reason, the only benefit urged is the added conven- fence of voters going to the polls. This could easily be furnished by establishing different voting pre- cincts in certain parts of the town ship as has been done in the case of old Stone township. But the roads leading to Conway are good and nearly everyone living in Cad ron township comes to town fre- quently enough to make an ad- ditional trip on election day no great burden.
 In the second place, it will be found, according to those who ought to know the facts, almost impossible to form township out side of Conway in Cadron town ship without it containing negro majority. Take old Caney town ship for an example. According to MT. Joseph Leinhart, a promi- nent German farmer who was a citizen thereof, this township con- tained about So negro voters to 30 white voters. A negro and white Republican were always elected justices of the peace.
 Conditions at length became so intolerable that the white voters petitioned the county court, of which the late C.. w. Rice was then judge, to annex the township to Cadron, which was done. Prac- tically the same conditions existed ill Pine Mountain, Powell and Tupelo, all of which were brought back into this township upon their own motion.
 The additional expense of the new townships will be trifing, but 1t will be unnecessary. Each jus
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT.

The tax book for the collection of the special assessment upon the real property in Electric Light Improvement District of Conway, Arkan- sas, has been placed in my hands All owners of real property lying in District are required to pay heir assessments to me April 1st, 1907. If such payment is not made action will be coni- menced at the end of that time for the collection of said assessments and for legal penalty and costs. VIM. M BRADY,
 CoII
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24
GUARANTEED CIRCULATION
 2,8OO

The actual average circulation for 5I issues in 1908 was 2f4O.
 The actual average circulation for ST issues in roo4 was IoSo, the net gain for the year 1905 being 4of. or 274 per cent.
The log cabin Democrat., 1907-01-24
ADVERTISING RATES.

DfSptky ADvERrtsrNG-The flat rate, lkA cents per inch per week. except on contracts for a specified space to run one year, on which the rate is fD cents per inch per week.
 LockLs Asp READING NorIcEs-S cents per line per week.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-06
Where the Horse Bit George.

"NOw. please show me the spot where the horse bit George Washington was the astonishing request made by a country visitor of his host. a downtown publisher The latter had escorted him about and shown him the statehOuse. the Liberty bell. Carpenters hall. old Christ church, the grave Of Benjamin Franklin and the site of the house in which Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. The publisher had never heard of the spot where the horse bit the Father of His Country. but. equal to the emergency. he took his guest to Washington square and said that 1t was in one of the corners of that space (which one he did not know1 that the horse did the biting. in commendatiOn of which event the square was named after the general The gentleman from Down Wonder Somewhere was fully satisfied and has gone home full of good. ready made history 10 tell his ReighborS It would Ie interesting to ascertain the identity of the vag who sprung this one on George WashIngtOn--Phiiz5eIphiz Record
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-11-06
Two Ways of Looking at lt.

There is a young artist in Washing ton who classes himself as of the i'm pressionistic school and who, being somewhat out in drawing, generally makes up for his lack of technique by spreading color recklessly and count ing on distance for his effect.
 At an amateur exhibition he once hung one of his most extraordinary performances.
 Well" said a friend whom the art ist had taken to see the work, "I don't want to flatter you, old chap, but that is far and away the best stuff you have ever done. congratulate you"
 Much pleased. the artist was receiv- ing the compliment with becoming modesty when he chanced again to glance at the picture and turned very red. The committee had hung it up- side down.
 Hurrying to the head of the commit tee, he was about to launch into a loud complaint when he was informed of the good news that an hour before the picture had been sold for $61. The original price mark had been S19.- Lippincott's Magazine.