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Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14

Pay your taxes before the Ist of May If
you want to vote in the corporation
slectiou.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Is an absence of az wears Andre,

ter an absence of 43 years Andrew
cSs26s historic words. 1.-The Union
hdsllbe Preserved" will be restored to
the monument of Old Hickory in Court
Square, Memphis, Tennessee. Isn't it
nasout time the name of Jefferson Davis
3As restored to Cabin John Bridge at
Washington
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Public School Exami-
nation.

An examination of applicants for diplomas
In the public school, of Jefferson county. W.
Va, will be held in the Court House, Charles
Town. on SATURDAY., May 8, 1908, and at
ination to begin At $50 q. m. on each of the
above dates. April IA.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14

The Second District Republican Con-
ventiou. to elect delegates to the National
Convention, will be held atElkinsApril a.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Order of Publication.

The State of West Virginia, Jefferson county,
to-wit:
At Rules held In the Clerks Office of the
Circuit Court of jefferson county, the first
Monday in February. 1908.
A. d. GOETZ. Plaintiff
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
kurgiss has introduced

kurgiss has introduced
IS for the payment of
Employees in and the con-
furnished castings to the
United States armory at Harpers Ferry
rom January to April 10 1861. inclu-
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14

Congressman Ferris introduced joint
resolution providing for the erection of a
monument to the memory of Robert E.
Lee in Washington. Referred to the
Committee on Library.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Order of Publication.

The State of West Virginia, Jefferson Coul tv,
to-wit:
At Rules held in the Clerks Office If the
Circuit Court Of jefferson county, on the FIRST
Monday in April, 1908.
c. r. WALL, trading as the c. F.wail Com
pany. 49,. Observation-Disclosures Plaintiff
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Restaurant For Rent.

The Eureka Restaurant on Liberty Street,
Charles Town, w Va, for rent from April l,
1908, for one year. This restaurant IL COM
plete In fixtures and equipments. Range,stc.
Elevator from bar to third story. 4 rooms
on third floor, newly papered.
Apply to A. G. Wynkoop. Agent.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Notice to Taxpayers.

The Corporation Election for CharlesTo wr
will he held on Thursday, May 49, 1907, FOL
the election of Mayor and three Councilmen
one In each ward. In order to vote you
taxes must be paid on or before the first day
Of May. 1908.
AprfI7. JAS. W. CARNEY. Collector.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14

God Daley. well-known
II. leading Democrat
Hbrilliant orators in
with paralysis at
a serious condition.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Plants! Plants!

Tomato aud Hot Bed Cabbage and all other
Vegetable Plauis in season. Also Flower
Plants of all kinds.
MRS, VIM. WATERS,
March 24-3t. Near Methodist Church.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14
Fresh Cows.

| have four fresh cows for sale. calves
abort two weeks old. These cows are good
mixers e. 81. MOORE.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1908-04-14

Marunsburg is to have military COM
pany.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04
MEMBER OF FAMOUS FIRST
A. L. IA. Decker Died at Fairmont;;
Veteran Of War.

Fairmont, Aug. 27.-Artemus L. M.
Decker, veteran of the famous First
Minnesota is dead at his home in
this city. Death resulted from cancer
of the stomach, Mr.. Decker worked
as a government mail clerk until three
weeks ago. A. L. M. Decker enlisted
in Company +, of the First Minnesota,
the company of which William Colvill
later colonel Of the regiment and brevet
brigadier general, was captain. He par
ticipated in all of the hard service
which gave the old First it's enduring
fame. He was president with his
command at Gettysburg but, being sew
erely wounded earlier in the action,
did not participate in the famous
charge. At the expiration of his
enlistment he was transferred to the
First battalion and served until June,
1864, when he was discharged for
wounds. Immediately after the war,
Mr.. Decker came to this county and
has lived here ever since. He was
sixty eight years of age. He is survived
by wife and large family Of children.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04
DoNs MITTs FOR FIGHT
HANS JORGENSON IN THE BAT
TIE FOR LEGISLATURE.
Gets into the Game Without Asking
The Consent Of Any Other Demo-
crat, VIII Go Some.

From Saturdays Daily.
Hans Jorgenson, the well-known dem
ocrat, the battle SCARED veteran of
many political warfare, the man who
is mot afraid -to-rm for office, has but
ted into the legislative contest and
in consequence CONSERVATION prevails
among the other democratic candidates
who would like to make laws for the
dear people. He'll make 'em all go
some =
Mr.. Jorgenson got into the game
without malice aforethought. He had
no designs on the body polite. His
entrance into the fight was prompted
by patriotic motives entirely and a
desire to do the Rooseveltian act for
the public. In fact, Mr.. Jorgenson
would like to be placed in position
where he could stake a falP' out of
the trusts and hydra headed combines
and fight them to a complete finish,
hanging their carcasses on the outer
walls as object lessons to baby trusts
that might grow TOO chesIy. IL
certainly would be interesting to wit
ness bout between Mr.. Jorgenson and
the monsters that are sapping the
life blood from the people. Mr.. Jor-
genson's many friends are ready to
make sixteen to one bet that Hans
would get full Nelson on the Threats
of the enemies of civilization and throt-
tie the life out of 'em.
1t is said that the old warhorse OF
democracy entered the political arena
without asking the consent OF any
other automatically AN exhibition OF
independence which is possessed only
by such men as Theodore Roosevelt
and Hans Jorgenson.
The battle for the legislature nomi-
nation in the ranks of democracy prom
ises to be exciting. On with the fight.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04

New Ulm, Aug. 3l.-Fire of mys-
terious origin early Sunday morning
destroyed two business blocks in the
heart of the city and caused a loss of
$4,000. For time, owing to the
high wind which was blowing, the
entire business section was threatened.
The clothing store of Hummel
Brothers and the grocery store belong
ing to William A. Pfefferle were de-
stroyed, the loss to both buildings and
stocks aggregated $4,000.
The fire originated mysteriously at
about eleven O'Clock on one of the
wooden porches in the rear of the
Sommer block, and soon spread to the
Bosch block, adjoining.
Before it was discovered the flames
had secured such Roadway that it
was only by heroic work on the part
of the fire department that a more
serious confagration was prevented.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04
Junk SAM AND MERRY WIDOW
Feature Of Blue Earth Exhibit at the
State Fair.
From Tuesdays Daily.

l.
The st. Paul Dispatch in its story
of the county exhibits at the state fair
says of the Blue Earth county display:
'sBlue Earth's exhibits contains an
abundance of tall marsh grasses and
red clover. A unique feature OF this
design is figure of Uncle Sam, trim
med with wheat and a huge crabapple
necklace, and wearing a merry widow
hat which is made of straw and is
trimmed with grains and berries"
The Pioneer Press comments on the
exhibits: Blue Earth county has the let
tiers of the name of White Rock fea-
theirs the background of Barred Rock
feathers. TIE decorations are white and
blue bunting. A figure of Uncle Sam
stands in the center. 1t is dressed in
flag with a big straw hat covered
with. grains, and the high bush cram
berries. The haid is of oats. Crab ap-
Piles are thrown over the shoulder
There is a large collection : of grain
corn in stalks. apples and plums.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04

been informed that Judge Comstock
had filed. He had been urged by
numerous residents of the city and
county for some time past to become
a candidate for the office but stead
lastly declined to do so as long as
no other candidate were in the field
than Judge Pau. He felt that the
time honored custom ought to be con-
tined, and Judge Pau given clear
field even though he was of opposite poll
teal faith, for he felt that the office
is one that rightly has no business in
politics, and should be kept entirely
nonpartisan. However, having receiv-
ed and inkling this week to the effect
that Mr.. Pau was likely to have oppo-
sition, he made arrangements in st.
Paul to have his candidacy filed with
the secretary of state in case anyone
besides Judge Pau should file for
the office. He gave strict injmc-
tions however, that it was not to
be filed if Judge Pau had a clear
field. When informed late in the after
noon that Judge Comstock had filed,
Mr. Hughes at once gave instructions
that his candidacy was to be filed,
and it was done.
Fight Charged to Comstock.
That there is to be contest this
year for the office of district judge
rests entirely upon the shoulders of
Judge Comstock. Had he not filed for
the office, Judge Pau would have had
a clear field having opposition III
neither the democratic nor republican
party. As it is, there promises to
be very pretty fight in the demo-
cratic primaries. Both gentlemen have
their friends and supporters. Whichever
wins will be then pitted against Mr..
Hughes, who will be the candidate on
the republican ticket.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04
MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE.

WHEREAS there is due and claim
ed to be due Four Hundred and Five
and S3-100 Dollars C4O5.S3) for princi-
pal and interest upon that certain
Fredricka Funk, his wife, mortgagors to
Mankato Savings Bank Ca corporation
mortgagee dated July b. 1908, and
recorded NJ July thg ~ 1909 at Il o'clock
Deeds for Blue Earth County, Mime
sofa, in Book Forty (4O) of Mortgages
on page 200; mortgaging and convey
ing the following described premises
North one-half On. 12) of the North
west quarter On. W. IA of the North
west quarter (N.W. la of section five
% in township one hundred seven QOO
according to the Government survey
thereof to secure the payment of Three
Hundred Seventy Dollars ($370.0O) on
July %, 1906, with interest at the rate
annually, Eight and 90-100 Dollars
$3.50 of which amount, claimed is to be
due is for the taxes for the year 1905
and 1906 paid on the above described
premises with interest said taxes
from the time of payment thereof;
NOW THEREFORE,. notice is hereby
given that said mortgage will be fore
closed and said mortgaged premises
therein described sold at public auction
on Saturday Sept. 10, 1908. at o'clock
p. NJ by the sheriff of said County at the
Eastery 'front.' door of the Court House
in the City of Mankato, Blue Earth
County, Minnesota, to pay the sum then
due thereon for principal and interest.
besides expense of foreclosure includ-
ing Twenty five Dollars (s25.00) attor-
neys fees stipulated in said mortgage.
Dated July 80. 1908.
Mankato Savings Bank, Mortgage.
Benjamin Taylor Attorney for Mort
gagee, POI Odd Fellows Building, Man
kato Minnesota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04
TAKE UP SCHOOL WORK
NORMAL AND BUSINESS COL
LEGEs RESUME STUDIES.
Number Of Students Almost Equsis
That on Opening DAY Year Ago;
More Coming.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
The fall term of the state normal
school and of the Mankato CONNER
cial college and Toland's Business uni
versity opened today. The city is
filling up with students as usual and
the streets are getting more lively
than at any time since spring.
The enrolment at the normal school
was not in one sense disappointing, as
it was as great as expected under the
unusual conditions. The exaggerated
reports that were sent broadcast over
the land about the typhoid fever cpl
demic has had some effect in detrring
students from coming to Mankato.
Some will enter the school little
later and others will go to WiDona
and other normal schools for a period.
Still, large number enrolled, and the
prospect is that by the end of the
week will be a goodly attendance.
The Mankato Commercial college
reports about the same enrolment as
on the opening day last year but re-
ports that the scare has probably kept
many from entering at this time who
will come later.
At the Toland Business university
the decrease in the enrolment is only
ten or twelve as compared with the
opening day last year. Some students
have sent word that they would enter
the last of September, and Others
that they will come in October, SO that
in the end q mice little increase is
looked for. Over fifty enrolled to-
day.
Students and others can help MATER
tally in allaying apprehensions on
the part of those who would like
to come to the city if they thought
it safe, if they would write and give
the true situation. There is nothing
in the true conditions here to warrant
alarm. Everybody can have pure drink
ing water and boiled milk, and with a
little care that is no more danger
than in other places.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04

1
Hon. Gilbert. Guttersen addressed a
rousing meeting at Nladelia Saturday
evening. The Butternut Gutterson
Booster club and Butternut band ar
rived in town in decorated hayracks
and the people crowded the hall. Mr.
Guttersen is giving straight political
speeches now.
Tonight, Mr.. Guttersen will speak at
New jUlm. Tomorrow he will make
three speeches, at Evan in the fore
noon, Springfield in the afternoon and
Sleepy Eye in the evening, Wednes
day forenoon he spoke at Mountain
Lake and in the evening at Window
and SO on through the week and the
following week, He will speak two
or three times each day. Saturday
evening he will speak at st. James.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04
ADVERTISED LETTER LIST.

Advertised list for week ending Aug.
28-O8.
Mrs. w. Bottolfson, Miss Margret
Butler, Mrs. Grace l.. Charter, Henry
De Groot, Howard Gravin, Miss Edna
Garner, Miss L. L. Hammond, Miss
Emma Hamblin, c. j. Hall, Miss Jes-
sic Myers, J. McDonOugh, Miss Anna
Metzger, Leo. Montgomery, James
Murphy, George Mock, NJ. E. Porter,
Miss Ellen Reinerston, Patsy Sanders,
G. Schwartz, Miss Emma Shwan, Ed
gar Terry, George Whitney, Winnin-
ger Co., Miss Julia Young.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04
Judgeship Is Dragged Into
Politics; Bitter Fight On
w. L, COMsTOCK OPPOSES A. R. PFAU, sR, FOR THE
PLACE ON THE BENCH
Thomas Hughes viii Be the Republican Nominee He Has No Op
ponent for Nomination on Official Ballot How the Political
Play Came Up.
From THURSDAYS Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
For the first time within the memory
of the present generation the office OF
district Judge in this district is to
be made the subject of q political con
troversy 1t has long been the custom
for the attorneys to gracefully step
aside and allow the incumbent of the
office free field, whether he was
democrat or republican. This year
it is to be different.
Comstock Opposes Pfau.
The situation took on a new phase
yesterday, when it became rumored
that Judge w. L. Comstock of the
municipal court intended to file for the
office of district judge. Judge Pau
the Oldest practitioner in the city,
who was appointed by Governor John
son when Judge Cray resigned last
spring, had filed and it had been the
general impression that he was to have
no opposition. When it became known
that Judge Comstock had taken steps
to file, leaders of the democratic
party went to him and are said to have
used their influence to try to dissuade
him from filing. However, his candi-
dacv filed late in the afternoon.
Judge Comstock states that many
of the democrats were dissatisfied be-
cause Governor johnson appointed Mr.
Pau without consulting any of the
local party leaders, to see what their
choice was, and that he was approach
ed as soon as Judge Pfaa's appointment
was made, and had since been urged
by men of both political parties to
become candidate.
Thomas Hughes Filed Also.
Thomas Hughes, one of the Oldest
practitioners in the city, filed for the
iudgeship, last evening, after having
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04
Street Cars to and from Grounds Every Five
rlnutes.....Fare 5 Cents

be new departure in the new directory
of Mankato and Blue Earth county
which will be issued within ninety
days by r.. L. Polk & Co., the great
directory publishers. 1t is planned to
drive over every rural free delivery
route in the county in order to get
the name of every patron correctly.
This means an unusual expense but
will add to the value of the work.
The work of enumerating for the
new directory was begun yesterday.
b. c. Day, an old experienced di-
rector, is in charge and will be assis-
ted by A. o. Hawk. Three local
ment, Messrs. Madison, Exile and Roblee
have been engaged to enumerate the
city.
1t is promised that the new work
will be as accurate and even more
valuable than previous directories is
sued in Mankato and this county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04
From Mondays Daiiy.

From Mondays Daily.
John Manderfeld, who lives i'll the
country few miles from the city
met with an accident while driving
out of the city at about nine O'Clock
Saturday evening. When in front OF
DIR. NJ. B. Woods residence OH Byron
street he drove his team into an open
excavation made by the Mankato Gas
and Electric Light company-"to renew
a service pipe there. The excavation,
which was six feet deep, was protected
by four lighted lanterns, and it is
strange that anyone should have driven
into it.
Both horses went to the bottom,
and one died before it could be gotten
out. The fire department was called
upon for assistance, and with the aid
of derrick raised the horses out of
the trench.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04
Sneered When Informed That
Mr.. Larrabee Was Dead;
Indifferent to Fate.
An Eyewitness to Shooting will
Testify When Case Tried
In December.

Rochester, Sept. Frank Trezza the
Italian who now has to face trial for
murder in the first degree, seems to
little realize the enormity of his crime
or the fate that awaits him should it
be proved that he is guilty and that
he must hang to pay the penalty,
as provided by law.
An inquest over the body of Archie
Larabee developed the fact that death
was due to gangrene in the liver and
that pertionitis had also set in. Fol-
lowing the inquest, the Italian murderer
was brought into the justice court and
formally charged with murder in the
first degree.
Wore Sneering Smile.
The county attorney informed the
man that Larabee was dead, but as
the Italian was not able to understand
English very well it was found neces-
sary to secure an interpreter. This
being done, Trezza was again told that
Larabee was dead, and the only re-
spouse was sneering smile, and he
said, ''The eighth day" Then he was
Informed of the enormity of his crime
aud what it meant for him but it
seemed to have little effect and he
seemed well pleased that revenge had
been his. lA
The privilege of preliminary hear
ing was explained to him and the OPP
portunity of securing a lawyer to de-
fend him. Through his interpreter he
made it known that he had friends in
Chicago and that he would commune
cate with them. Then he asked if
they would send to Chicago and secure
an Italian lawyer. He declares he
could get one there through friends.
He waived examination and was bound
over to await the action of the grand
jury in December
Eyewitness to Shooting.
After the formalities had been com
pleted the prisoner was escorted through
the crowd that had gathered at the
city hall and taken back to the Jail.
As he passed out he conversed with
his interpreters and seemed well salts
fled at the outcome. The trial of
Trezza will not doubt come up at the
December term of court and will be
of short duration. The principal wit
nesses for the state will be Beito, who
was Larabee's companion and Leo
Skorupinski, the only eyewitness to
the shooting.
There is little doubt that the man
will be convicted of the crime charged
against him. His only plea can be de-
Tense for robbery, and both the men
claimed that they had not met the
Italian until the day of the shooting.
The death of Larabee records the first
murder in the history of Rochester,
and should the sentence be hanging, it
will be the first death penalty in the
history of Olmstead county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04
Aug. 2S-Sept. 4-1i- 1905.
ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNT.

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County of Blue
Earth.-sS. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate OF Rosa kratsch
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Albert
II. KratSch, administrator of the estate of
Rosa Kratsch. deceased. represent
ing among other things that he has
fully administered said estate. and
praying that time and place be fixed
for examining and allowing the final account
of his administration. and for the assign
ment of tie residue of said estate to the par
ties entitled thereto by law:
1t is ordered. that said account be examined.
and retiticn heard. by this court. on Monday.
the Dist day of September. A. ID. 1908. at 10
o'clock a. M. at the probate Office In the city
Of Mankato i'm said county
And IL 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. a
weekly newspaper printed and published at
Mankato i'm said county.
Dated at the city of Mankato. the 22nd day
of August, A. ID. 1907.
By the Court:
probate Court Seal WIN. +. HUGHES. 4
Judge of Probate
ii. L. & j. w. Schmitt, Attys,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04

Fergus Falls, Sept. Much uneasi-
ness is felt here on account of the
grasshopper situation. Grasshoppers
have appeared in many places, but ar
rived just as the crops were ripe and
consequently were unable to do much
damage, except in occasional fields of
clover One man who has resided here
thirty-five years says the grasshoppers
there are fully as thick as they were
the year previous to what was known
as "grasshopper year" when they
swept everything before them, and
that they seem to be of the same
variety.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04
Wenzel Huettl Will Filed.

From fridays Daily.
The will of the late Wenzel Huettl
was filed for probate today. 1t is
dated March IL last, and the property
disposed of consists of $500 of per-
sonal property and $4,000 of real es-
tate. The heirs are the widow, Mary
v. Huettl, and thirteen children. The
property is all left to the widow, and
she is appointed guardian of the minor
children and is named as sole exccutrix
of the will.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-04

Mrs. j. n. Lang fell from a step
ladder at her home, 327 North Front
street yesterday afternoon, and broke
the bone of the left ankle. She. will
be confined to her home for some
time. Mrs. Lang was preparing to re-
ceive some guests from Iowa. They
are Mrs. j.. N. Lang ST., Mrs. Anna
.Lesch and daughter Edith of Usage.
Also Mrs. X. 0. Walker and daughter
Hazel of Watcher. These people
will arrive tomorrow to remain over
Sunday.