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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
Some Talk Of the Senator for
Lower House Nominee.
BUT HE MAY NOT BE BARKlS
Mr.. Knox Of jackson Among the Men
tiousbIss; Hammond Suggested
for Governors Chair.
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
There is good deal of quiet talk
among the influential democrats OF
the state in favor of nominating Con
gresham w. S. Hammond for COVER
nor, believing that he is the most
available man and the one most likely
to be elected Mr.. Hammond has not
definitely stated his attitude upon the
question, but it is thought that he
would prefer to take his chances again
for congress in the second district.
Knox Has Friends.
In case Mr. Hammond should be
nominated for governor, there are two
men who are talked of for congress
man in this district, by the democrats.
One section wants to see L. j. Knox
of jackson nominated to succeed Mr..
Hammond. Mr.. KnoX's well known
Bryan tendencies have alienated from
him some of the party leaders, but it
lis thought that if he were named for
congress it would result in pulling him
into line with the johnson men.
Talk of Works for Place.
CVHolol -. H. Nolho VI lhlS clIN
is the other gentleman who is talked
of for the congressional nomination.
He is an out and out Johnson man,
and as such is in accord with his
party much better than Knox, and it
is thought that his chances of cleo
ton would be far better. His phe-
nomenal run in the strongest republi-
can county of the district has en-
couraged his friends to think that he
might have good chance of election
to congress, provided the republicans
should be divided, as they were two
years ago.
May Thrust It Aside.
Mr. Works has been considering the
matter, it is said, but has not yet
given his assent to the entreaties that
have been made to him, provided that
Hammond runs for governor. He be-
lieves that it will be time enough
to give the matter serious considera-
ton when Mr.. Hammond decides to
step out of the way, which is by no
means certain. In fact, Senator Works
is said to be disinclined to take the
nomination, if it. were to be. rendered
to him.
In st. James there is some talk of
requesting Mr.. Hammond to become
a candidate for district judge, but it is
hardly likely that anything will be
done in that direction.
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Will be present, most of whom are de
scendants of Mr.. and Mrs. Lien:
A. c. Floe and wife, ID. jacobson anC
wife, Mrs. W. Hildahl, Florence Lien
Earnest Floe, Jennette Floe, Haze
jacobson and Grin jacobson of Siou,
Falls; Mrs. H. Garberg, Fergus Falls
Mrs. NJ. Fuglebok, Beloit, Iowa; Mrs
John Smith, Minneapolis; Hannah Son
dine and Clifford Sander, Florence
Mimi; Mr.. and Mrs. Jones Lien, Ollie
Lien, p. B. Lien, Oren Lien, Jonas
Lien, E. j. Lien and Anton Lien, Del
AVIAN; Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Peterson
Amboy; Rev. and Mrs. John Olson
Mr.. and Mrs. John Guddahl and Mr.
and Mrs. B. Olson, Mapleton; Miss
Olga Lien and Mr.. and Mrs. f. Floe
Blue Earth; Mrs. Petra Nelson, Invel
Grove; Mrs. Bertha Nelson, Crane
Forks, n. D.; Mrs. Mary Nelson, De
corah, Iowa; John Lokke and wife
Horace, n. ID.
Mr.. Lien was born at Roros, Norway
Oct. 6, 1885, and his wife was born
at the same place June 3, 1882. They
came to America in 1856, locating in
iowa, anu were united Ill marriage III
Houston county, Mimi, April 81, 1858
They returned to Iowa and lived there
until the following year, when they
moved to jackson county, Mimi, and
lived near jackson for two years. In
the spring of 1861, they moved to
Sterling, Blue Earth county, and lived
there for two years, when they took
up homestead at Delavan. Fourteen
years ago they moved from there to
Blue Earth, and six and half years
ago came to Mankato, and have lived
here ever since, with their daughter,
Mrs. n. n. George, 223 Record street.
Mr.. Lien served in the war, having
been a member of Company +, First
Minnesota artillery. He enlisted in
1865 and served nine months. He is
still well preserved, sound in body, mind
and memory, and good for many more
years. Mrs. Lien is not quite so well,
but seems destined to keep her help
meet company for some years yet.
This is the hope of all their many
friends, who will extend their best
wishes on this felicitous occasion.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
STEPS TO STAY DISEASE
LIVESTOCK SANITARY BOARD IS
TAKING SUMMARY ACTION.
Cattle Must All 6e Tested; Spread OF
tuberculosis Assuming Alarm
ing Proportions.

From Saturdays Dailv
w. W~P. Mcconnell of this city was
elected president of the livestock SAM
tary board at its meeting yesterday
in st. Paul.
DR.. Ward of Ontario, who resigned
the position year ago, was elected
secretary and executive officer.
John Timpane of Waterville was
chosen vice president.
NJ. S. Whitcomb was elected first
field man.
The secretary's report showed that
$4,000 was appropriated by the leg.
islature for the use of the board
Amount paid for tuberculosis and
CHAMBERS, $34,533s6; salaries and ex-
penses, $4,000; claims on file, 1,45C
cattle, $2S,9S3.S9; 252 horses, $lO.-
30S.5S; old claims for CHAMBERS and
tuberculosis. $22O.57; making a total
of $39,5l3O4.
In view of the spread of tubercuo-
sis among cattle, a resolution was
adopted by the board calling the dairy
mems attention to the need of pre-
ventive measures to stay the travel
of the disease and notifying them that
all cattle purchased by them must
be tested before they will be allowed
a place in their herds; otherwise dairy
men will receive no consideration from
the state board if their herds should
become affected.
A special field man will take pains
to see that the provisions of this
resolution are enforced.
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TOWN DADS IN A DEADLOCK
New Uim Aldermen Try to Elect the
President Of Council.

New Ulm, April l6.-For the first
time in the history of the city a
deadlock in the council prevented the
transaction of business The new coun-
Gllors took their seats last evening,
and the first business was the election
of president. After lO3 ballots were
taken. a motion to adjourn was
passed.
The candidates for the office are DIR.
J. H. Graft and Fred Pfaender. Coun-
cillors L. j. Buenger, A. J. Merrer and
J. p. Graft are lined up for Graft, and
Councillors Emil Wichersta, HI. Engel
and Fred >Pfaender are for Pfaender.
The new mayor, Joseph Bobletter, ia
svors Gray and it is test of strength
to see whether the Bobbletter admin
istration will win out i'm it's appoint
ment of city officers or not.
No city appointments can be made
until the council is organized, and ac-
cording to the charter the mayors ap-
pointments have to be confirmed by
the council.
The rules were suspended and DR..
Graft was elected temporary president
of the council long enough to grant
the twenty-six liquor licenses, which is
two less than last year.
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ROAD IS TO BE IMPROVED
County Board and Cottage Owners
Make Trip to axe Washington.
From Tuesdays Da,iv.

ioHi luSSudy n Ita1tN
Eight automobiles were requisitioneC
yesterday afternoon to take the coun
ty board and cottage owners to Lake
Washington to view the road along the
lake shore i'm front of +. r. Volk's
property. 1t was found that the road
needs draining, which can be done. cas-
lily by the use of drain tile crossing the
road. 1t should also be graveled, and
two turnouts made, so that teams can
pass.
The property owners have subscrib
ed about 1865 toward making the i'm
prOvement, which will cost from $500
to $500. The county board seemed
impressed with the need of the i'm
provement, and at their meeting
which begins tomorrow, it is thought
that they will provide for the balance
of the cost. County Surveyor Brooks
will also 60 out tomorrow to prepare
an estimate.
On the return from the trip at six
o'clock last evening the commissioners
were entertained at lunch at the Elks
club rooms.
The members of the board went to
Decoria today to look over the sites
of couple of bridges that are wanted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
THIRD CROP REPORT ISSUED
Conditions Are Good Is the Opinion
Of the Experts.
From ThurSdaY'S DAILY

Following is the third crop report
issued by the Northwestern covering
points along its line west of this city:
weather conditions the past week
have been excellent, warm and dry
reaching some days eighty degrees
above-at present slightly cooler. Seed
ing has progressed rapidly and at the
close of present week, three days
later, the wheat seeding will be COM
pleted over the entire territory and
under favorable conditions
Compared with other years: Wheat
seeding began April | and concluded
April Is if next three days are fla
vorable. Seeding could have been done
fourteen days out of the eighteen
days. Former years seeding began
about the same time and covered a
period of thirty days and many acres
then abandoned. This season is more
favorable.
at was noticed in the vicinity of
Elkton, IS. d., Lamberton. Springfield,
Essig and GAINESVILLE, Mimi, some
fields of early seeded wheat where it
and with continuance of present
was just beginning to show green.
weather conditions it will all advance
rapidly as there is moisture enough
at present"
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DIED AFTER WEEKS ILLNESS
Mrs. c. Czech, Mother Of Mrs. n. J.
Wseen Of This City.


Mrs. C.. Czech died at noon today al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman J
Wagon, 3l4 East Walnut street, where
she has been residing for two or three
years past. Her illness was only of 8
weeks duration, and her death was
due to gall stones.
The deceased was fifty five years OF
age, and was born in Germany. After
coming to America she lived at Wa
tertown, Wis, for time, and her hus
band died and was buried there, be-
sides several children. She came tc
Mankato in 1887, and resided here
most of the time since. She conducted
a restaurant and confectionery store
for some years, on North Front street
and later went to Fairmont and con-
Quoted hotel. Returning to Mankato
she took a position in the Palace res
taurant. She was a member of the
Minneopa Rebekah lodge No. ~
and was well and favorably known
and her death causes deep sorrow
among her friends and acquaintance
She was respected for her many ex-
cellent qualities.
The surviving children are Mrs. H
J. Wagon of this city, Mrs. II. p,
Nelson of Olivia, Mrs. William link of
Spokane, Wash, and Charles E. Czech
of Minneapolis.
The remains will be shipped to Wa
tertown, Wis, Sunday afternoon for
burial.
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FIREMAN A. n. ELLIOT KILLED;
REMAINS ARE CRUELTY MANCLED;
BRAINS SCATTERED ON TRACK
ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT CAMBRIA BRIDGE AT
AN EARLY HOUR TO-DAY
Had Just Fed the Furnace and Leaned His Head Out of
The Cab Window to Get Breath of Fresh Air;
Hit By the Projection.

| on the train and brought to this city
! the train arriving at 2:45 a. M. Cor
oner Kennedy was summoned, and after
viewing the remains they were taker
to the undertaking rooms of JOIN
Klein company. There it was fount
that the body had been frightfully
crushed under the wheels of the train
The bones of both legs were crushed
both above and below the knee, both
arms were broken and crushed, and the
head hattened out and the skull emp.
tied of its contents.
Inquest Being Held
Coroner Kennedy decided that an in
quest ought to be held, and summoned
afternoon at the undertaking rooms
The train crew returned at noon, and
the unfortunate mans father also ar
rived from his home at Byron. The
fathers name is r. G. Elliot, and he
returned home on the 4:45 p. M. train
today, with the remains of his son.
The deceased was about thirty years
of age, and was a single man. He had
been railrOading for three years, and
was a member of the Order of Rail
way Brakemcn, in which order he car
ricd $500 life insurance. 1t is thought
that he also belonged to two secret
orders. In his pockets was found a
certificate of deposit for 1887 on the
Byron bank. He was steady and in
dustrious and well liked. He had made
but one previous trip with Engineer
Brooks, but was first on the list for ex-
ira work, and after doing his regular
work yesterday went out on the extra.
The jury was composed OF A. c..
Rockey, o.. P. Iceberg, G. L. King, H..
S. Holman, J. H. Girvin, f. f. Jones.
The evidence was in accordance with
the story given above.
The verdict was that Elliot came to
his death accidentally while in. the
discharge of his duties as railway fire.
man.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-04-24
TO PROMOTE GOOD ROADS
American Automobile Association
Takes Up the Matter.
From ThiIrSdaV,S


The Automobile club and the cham
Der of Commerce of Buffalo, N. Y.
have extended to the American Auto
mobile association, an invitation to
join them i'm holding a large national
legislative and good roads convention
to be called "the Buffalo and Niagara
Falls convention of the American Au-
tomobile association" at Buffalo, n.
", on July &, and 8, 1908. Club
runs are called for from all the states
which can possibly make them, to
meet at Buffalo during the conven-
ton; and all members who are not
able to reach Buffalo by machine, are
urged to come by train.
The Glidden tour will start from
Buffalo on July 8 and the associa-
ton feels that this convention must
be made the biggest affair that the
American Automobile association has
ever been associated with.
Cooperating with us will be the
National Grange, the National Road
Makers association and all other as
sociations working toward the build
ing up of good roads system in this
country.
Addresses will be made by leading
men in the United States who are
interested in this work, practical dem
onstrations of dust preventatives Civ
en-, an exhibition of road making ma
chinery and valuable suggestions as to
the best way of constructing roads.
Suitable arrangements will be
made for all those who attend the
convention either for instruction or
pleasure. Asa Paine, chairman, Min
nesota good roads committee of Amer
lean Automobile association.
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Kerns and Hebron

Henry Smith, who was injured some
time ago, is doing well.
The Congregational church of Kerns
has called Rev. Mr.. Beacon of Illinois
to the pastorate of that church. 1t is
not yet known if he will accept.
The Mankato Citizens Telephone
company is cutting over their lockout
lines on the A. B. and H. lines in
this vicinity, into an open line. 1t is
thought they will have better service
as the lockout lines have been giving
considerable trouble of late-and in
fact all the time. 49,.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Keene are visit.
ing Rev. and Mrs. l.. HI. Allen of Gran.
ada, Martin county, for several days
Mis- Grace Door is visiting with heI
cousin, Mrs. Harry Morrison, at Bar.
mum, near Duluth, and will probably
be home this week.
Rev. Mr.. Pedicord held an interesting
service at the Hebron church last Sun
day morning, and will be the regular
pastor until the conference this fall
He will move his family into the par.
sonage at Hebron.
A ten cent social and supper was
given at the home of n. A. Door last
Saturday night. 1t should have been
held Friday night, but was postponed
on account of the rain. A nice supper
was given and all had pleasant time
Mrs. Ruth Drake futile and son
Tom, who have been visiting with
friends at Appleton, will return home
this week, after several weeks absence
The rain last Friday was very thank
fully received by the farmers. 1t will
give vegetation good start. Many
fields are looking quite green.
Robert Hansen, brother of Mrs
George McCarger of Hebron, is receiv-
ing treatment at his sisters home fol
tuberculosis of the hip. A Mankato
physician is giving the treatment.
Mrs. Alfred Anderson and children
of Judson attended church in Hebron
last Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs Ansel Goodridge spent
Sunday with relatives in Judson.
The people on the valley road near
Mankato are to be commended fol
the good work they are doing on the
road. By digging out the rock and
making other improvements.
Mr.. Rector buttermaker of Truman
visited with his brother, Mr.. Rector OF
the Kerns creamery, last week. He
was well pleased with the Kerns cream
cry and its surroundings and the coun-
try generally.
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Garden City Notes

Mrs. Carl Osgood and Myrtle ar
visiting friends in Waterville this week
Mrs. Mary Latin of Vernon Cente
visited her father, j. c. Thompson las
week.
Mrs. Susan of Mankato is visitin.
her son Ora this week
Mrs. Jasper Wolverson is on the sicl
list.
L. Miller and NJ. NJ. Clough of Man
kato were in town this week.
Mr.. Van Sycke of Elmore visited rel
atives in town.
Lee Champlin of Mankato visited hi,
cousin Gus BiXby Thursday and Friday
Mrs Radley of Monticello visited hel
daughter Bessie Wednesday.
Miss Allie Osgood and Miss Gladys
Randall were Lake. Crystal callers Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Chapman and
children have moved to the lockwood
farm.
Miss Nellie Ray of Minneapolis is
visiting her mother, Mrs Ray.
The Ladies of the Christian church
gave dinner in basement of the church
Thursday.
Clayton John was in Lake Crystal
this week to attend ball game
Anna Parker of Mankato visited her
mother. Mrs. Parker, Friday
The w. C. T. T., will meet with Miss
Clara Boynton April %. Tuesday. Topic
''Franchise,' leader Mrs. Julia Thurs
ton.
Neva and Vera Kitch have been
visiting relatives in Duluth for the
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From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Arthur n. Elliot of Byron, fireman
on extra freight train from the west
was instantly killed at the bridge a
mile and half west of Cambria at
about l:3O o'clock this morning. His
remains were mangled past the posi-
bility of recognition. The exact cause
of the accident is not known, and never
will be-
The train was running light, being
composed of the engine, tender, four
empty cars and a caboOse. Conductor
Hutchinson had charge of it, and En-
gineer c. A. Brooks was at the throt-
tie. Brooks and Elliot had been joking
about the light trip, and the former re-
marked that he guessed that he would
not put in any time for it. Mr.. Elliot
remarked that he guessed that they
had better, for the previous trip had
been hard one.
Accident at the Bridge.
Elliot then put on more coal, and
stepped out upon the platform, to get
some fresh air, as is the custom. This
is all that Engineer Brooks knows of
his movements. Mr.. Brooks stood at
his post and did not again look around
for two or three minutes, when he
spoke to the fireman and received no
reply. Then he looked around for him
and not finding him anywhere stopped
the train, which was by this time a
half a mile this side of Cambria. As
soon as he got down he knew what
had happened, for on the wheels of
the tender was blood and pieces of
brain. He guessed that the accident
had happened at the bridge, and there
fore backed the train two miles to that
point, and there found the crushed
and mangled body, on the track. The
man had evidently leaned out from the
platform and struck the bridge with his
head, forgetful of its proximity.
The body was picked up and placed
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Judson lettings

Mr.. and Mrs. John Thomas and
child visited with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert J. Thomas and other
relatives last week.
Lem Jones has almost recovered from
an attack of pneumonia.
A farmer living in Nicollet county,
who is subject to neuralgia of the head,
has not had his hair cut for almost a
year, and now that the weather is
getting quite warm, the old gentleman
concluded that he would feel more COM
Portable if his hair crop was reduced,
so he asked his hired man to cut it for
him. When about half through the
shears ran into a snag that caused
the old man to get little excited
After some little time, the old man
said: 'Never mind, my boy, you can't
get the comb through that snag, just
take hold of the hair and run the
scissors through, close to the skin, as
that's the only way you can cut it off. .
The old gentleman then proceeded to
explain how that snag came to be
there. He said: "Some time last sum
mer 1 was troubled with pain i'm my
head and as my hat was an old one
and there WAS hole i'm it, | thought
probably that was the cause of the
neuralgia, so one day / went to work
shoemakers' wax to stick it on; but
one very warm day last summer the
sun melted the wax and the stuff ran
through into my hair and has been
there ever since" So the haircuttel
took the advice of the old gentleman
and clipped the hair off close to his
head.
John c. Roberts bought eighteen head
of calves from parties over the river.
Evan T. Evans and son Conner have
gone to Dakota.
c. s. Thurston shipped out three
car loads of baled hay from Judson
also cattle and horses. 1t is rumored
that Mr.. Thurston, while in Chicago
recently, had his head examined and
learned that he had an exceptionally
large organ in his head called great
willingness to suit and satisfy the peo
pie in all deals" Mr.. Thurston feels
quite proud of this.
Maggie Roberts has returned home
after spending several weeks at Lake
Crystal.
Mr.. Markham of Minneopa is laying
the foundation for the new barn which
is to be built by c. c. Jones.
c. G. and o. T. Jones sold horses
to buyer shipping to Boston about
week ago.
Edward Evans drives a well matched
team of roam ponies.
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Legislative Candidate Suggested.

rTUIH ] HUIo study > 0dIiY.
w. S. Hughes, one of the most
prominent residents of Butternut Val
ley, is suggested as a candidate fol
the legislature on the republican
ticket. Mr.. Hughes has long beer
a member of the party and is a
gentleman of high honor and inteS
rity. He is possessed of ability that
would make him a splendid member
of the law making body
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Funeral of Mrs. Czech.
From SATURDAY. $ Daiiv

The funeral of Mrs. Czech will be
held from the residence of H. ]. Wagon
at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon
Rev. A. f. Fillmore of st. Johns
Episcopal church will conduct the ser.
vice. The remains will be taken to
WATERFOWL, Wis, for burial. Members
of Rebekah lodge and Court Undine
will attend the funeral in body. The
pallbearers are John Krost, George
Wiedeman, Mic Petersen, Henry Him
melman, George Scherer, Charles
LentZ.
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past six months. They returned Fri
day to live with their aunt, Mrs
Buck.
The Epworth league of the Metho-
dist church gave a social at the hotel
Friday evening April IL.
Mrs. Gates, Allie Osgood, Nellie Ray
and Hertha Hopkins were Mankato cal
lers Saturday.
Mrs. w. A. Wagner was in Mankato
this week.
Miss Ida BiXby of lie Sueur Center
spent Easter with Mr.. and Mrs. Gus
BiXby of this place.
Frank Fairchild was in Lake Crystal
Saturday.
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Lutheran church. At 1880 o'clock. the
marriage ceremony will be repeated
that for fifty years has bound the lives
of this good old couple together Rev
). ii. Brono. pastor of the church,
will perform the service. This will be
followed by reception in the base
ment of the church, to which $50
guests have been invited That it
will be happy affair goes without say
ing, and no one will enjoy it more
than Mr.. and Mrs. Lien and their off
spring.
The following ont of town guests