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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
HAVE AN ELEVATOR FOR SALE
MInnssota to Dispose Of the Property
to North Dakota.

st. Paul, Sept. 4.-State officers of
North Dakota have opened negotia-
tions with the state of Minnesota for
the purchase of the elevator site at
Duluth which was purchased by the
Minnesota railroad and warehouse COM
mission in 1891, but which the state
is unable to utilize because the law
under which it was bought has been
declared unconstitutional
The property originally cost $4,000
and now it has more than doubled in
value. 1t was purchased under law
of the Minnesota legislature appropri-
ating 100000 for the purpose of build
tor at Duluth under supervision of the
state railroad and warehouse commits
sion. Then after the transfer of the
property the law was declared uncon-
stitutional on the ground that the state
of Minnesota is prohibited by it's con.
stitution from engaging in any bust
ness enterprise such as the operation
of an elevator.
As it would require special law to
authorize the state railroad and ware
house commission, or any other state
officer, to sell the land it, has been
lying idle ever since 1891, but it has
been no loss to the state, as it is now
said to be worth $4,000 or more. The
site is located in West Duluth, and is
on the harbor. 1t is said to be most
desirable site for an elevator
M. o. Hall, formerly a resident of
Minnesota and now secretary of the
state railroad and warehouse commits
sion of North Dakota, was in st. Paul
today in conference with state officers
in regard to the proposed purchase of
the property by his commission. It is
understood that under the laws of
North Dakota the state will be able to
operate a terminal elevator at Duluth
according to the Minnesota plan.
1t is planned that bill shall be
passed by the legislature next winter
to enable the state to sell its property
to North Dakota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
SAD CASE OF PHILLIP BOODE
1eIievsd That Course Of Treatment
Will Cure Him.
From MONDAYS Daily
From Monday

Philip Boode, farmer living four
miles from this city in Nicollet coun-
ty, was brought to this city Saturday
afternoon and Sheriff Oleson arrived
from st. Peter and conveyed him there
to be examined as to his insanity. He
was placed in the Nicollet county jail
at st. Peter, and while there yesterday
afternoon attempted to commit sui
side by cutting the artery of one of
his wrists with the peice of broken
looking glass. His father, William
Boode, and brother arrived there ten
minutes after this, and found him
bleeding and notified the officials, and
a physician was. called. Young Boode
declared that he would rather die than
be taken back to the hospital.
1t seems that a couple of years
ago Boode sustained sunstroke
while working in the field. He was
committed to st. Peter at that time,
and was allowed to leave after remain
ing there three months. He has acted
nationally until Saturday. 1t is be-
lieved that a course of treatment and
rest will benefit him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
MEET OF SOIL T|LLERs
SESSION OF FARMERS CON.
GRESS At MADISON, WIS.
Men Of Prominence in Agricultural
Pursuits Will BE Present and
Deliver Addresses.

Washington, Sept. 4.-Arrangements
for the enty-eighth annual session
of the Farmers National congress,
which opens Sept. "a at Madison, Wis,
are now practically completed. The
program is exceptionally strong and
attractive. Some of the leading agri-
cultural specialists of the nation will
take a prominent part. One of the
country's strongest agricultural col
leges is located at Madison, and the
delegates will have an opportunity to
inspect thoroughly it's workings, as
well as to meet and hear many men
who have been important factors in
the position which American agricul-
ture holds today. The seeing and hear
ing such men is an inspiration, and a
great influence in raising enthusiasm
for and loyalty to agriculture. In adj
dition valuable addresses will be deliv.
cred by the governors of Wisconsin,
Minnesota, Iowa and North Carolina.
Other distinguished gentlemen on the
program who will have important mes
sages to the farmers of the congress
are Hon. Harvie Jordan of Georgia,
president of the Cotton Growers assO-
citation, Col. Robert E. Lee, Dr., of
Virginia, Hon. j. J. Hill of Minnesota,
Hon. w. w. Kitchen of North Caro-
lima, DR.. George T. Winston, presi-
dent of the North Carolina Agricul-
tnral college, DR.. Randolph, consulting
engineer of the Panama canal, DR..
Sclichter of the government reclama-
ton service. Women's interests will
be looked after by three speakers who
are expert authority on matters of
domestic science. The presidnt, Col
onel Cameron of North Carolina, has
spent the summer studying conditions
in England and will have an extremely
address.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
ARTICLE WILL 6E EATEN AT,
SHER6URN OCT. I AND z.
Big Affair 20 Be Held in That VilisGe
Number Of Fins Attractions for
Visitors.
"Sauerkraut es bully,
] told We ct vas fine;
Hans, Katrina unit myself
We eats 'em all der time"

Sherburn, Sept. 3.-Plans for another
Farmers Fair similar to that held
in Sherburn last fall, are well under
way. The various committees have
been appointed and arrangements are
being perfected as. fast as possible
and unless all signs fail ''there'll be
a hot time" in Sherburn along about
the first week in October. 1t was
intended to hold it on Sept. 30 and
Oct. l and 2, but as this was found
to conflict with the country fair at
Jackson the dates will be changed and
they will be announced next week.
A liberal amount of money has been
raised and no pains nor expense will be
spared to make this fair the best ever
held. 1t will be western Martin coun-
TVS fair and the expense for premiums,
attractions and everything will be
borne by the business men of Sher-
burn. And everything will be free.
Liberal premiums are being arranged
for the products of the farms and
orchards of western Martin county,
and the fancy work and culinary pro-
duets of the housewife, the list of
which will appear in these columns
later.
Among the attractions, which will be
will be 'Sauerkraut Day.
when sauerkraut and weiners will be
served to our visitors free. This fea-
ture will take the place of the roast
OK of last year, which was so great a
success, and it promises to be an even
greater winner. Hon. Jacob F. Jacob
son and Governor Johnson have been
invited to speak.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
500 REWARD, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleas
ed to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all it's stages, and that is
positive cure now known to the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitution
al disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
teri ,o aC.hs utlecaV upon the piood
thereby destroying the foundation Of the
disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
proprietors have so much faith in its
curative powers that they offer One Hun
dred Dollars for any case that it fails to
cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo.
Ohio.
Sold by all druggists 75c
Take Halfs Family Pills tor constipa-
ton
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
LONG AND BUSY LIFE CLOSED
Passing Away of Mrs. 0avid Will at
Napoleon Tussdsy.
From Fridav's Dali


From Fridav's Daily.
On Tuesday morning of this week
Mrs. David Wills long, busy life was
brought to close and while her death
was not unexpected it filled many a
heart with sadness, says The Mapleton
Enterprise. Hers was a life, however,
which leaves many sweet memories for
while of quiet unassuming disposition,
she was possessed of those noble quail
ties which make a good woman and an
unselfsh mother and her circle of friends
was almost limitless for all who
knew her loved her.
The mother of large family of
boys, busy devoted wife, yet she al
ways found time to assist about her
in times of sickness or trouble. Gen.
erous and social her sweet smile was
a cordial welcome always to those who
would partake of her hospitality. But
all in all, she was mother" the dear
est friend anyone has on earth. A
devoted christian mother trying to
shape her life and lives of her dear
ones according to the belief she adop-
ted when child, for at the early age
of thirteen she joined the Baptist
church at Lake Fife. Wisconsin. La
ter she united with the Medic church
and finally in 1892 transferred her
membership to the Mapleton Baptist
church.
Mrs. Will was born at Perthshire,
Scotland, in 1910 and came to Ameri-
ca with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Melville, when but four years
of age. Her father was a farmer and
located at Lisbon, Wisconsin, where
she grew to womanhood and was uni
ted in marriage with David Will, Oct.
II, 1859. For number of years she
and her husband continued to reside in
Wisconsin but in 1872 moved to Min
nesota and located upon the farm in
Medo, where they established their
most hospitable and beautiful home.
Eleven children came to fill their
home with love and joy, one daughter
and ten stalwart sons, all of whom
have grown to maturity, and been a
blessing to their mother throughout
her life and will be comfort to the
father in his bereavement.
The funeral which was held from the
Baptist church, Thursday afternoon
was largely attended, that edifice be-
ing inadequate to hold all who desired
to pay tribute to the noble life. The
floral offerings were many and .beauti-
full testifying the hold which the de-
ceased had upon those who had learned
to love and respect her. Rev. Bolton,
who officiated, paid glowing tribute
and one which was indeed merited.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11

st. Paul. Sept. 3.-The republican
state central committee has sent out
1000 letters asking for accurate in
formation concerning republican sue
cess and the answers to date, accord
ing to Chairman Brown, have been very
satisfactory.
Over 500 answers. were received yes
terday and few of them were of a
nature that would cause apprehension
The majority of them did not speak
of large majorities, but were EN- ha-
tic on the proposition that the ticket
would prevail top to bottom.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11

county of Blue Earth, Minnesota;
that prior to his said last APP
pointment he served IL years as
city engineer of said city of Man.
kato; that he has been engaged
in plating great number of
tcwnsites, in laying out the water
and sewer systems for a large
number of villages and cities of
Minnesota, and during the last
thirty-five years he has been en-
gagged continuously in all kinds of
civil engineering work, and all of
said work was performed to the
satisfaction of all the parties con-
cerned, and his competency and
ability in all of said work was
never questioned.
Third. M. B. Haynes further al
leges that all the duties of the
said M. B. Haynes as city engi
neer and second member of the
board of public works are set
forth and enumerated in the city
charter of said city of Mankato,
being Chapter Al of Special Laws
of the year 1891 of the state of
Minnesota. which said chapter and
all thereof said NJ. B. Haynes
hereby pleads in this proceeding.
Fourth. M. B. Haynes admits
that on or about Oct. 4th, 1907,
contract was entered into be-
tween said city of Mahkato and
T. r. Coughlan for the improve
ment of South Fifth street in said
city; and that on or about Oct
18th, 1907, the city of Mankato
entered into contract with Peter
Carlstrom for the construction of a
stone culvert on North Broad
street across Thompson's creek; and
that on or about Sept. 2lst, 1906,
the city of Mankato entered into
a contract for the curbing and gut
tering of portions of South Fourth
street in said city of Mankato.
Fifth. NJ. B. Haynes specifi-
cally denies that during the fall
of 1907 and the spring of 1908,
or at any other time he, as said
city engineer and second member
of the board of public works per-
mitted the rails of the street
railway tracks over and upon the
paved portion of Front street in
the said city to be placed and to
remain permanently above the es-
tablished grade of said street, but
alleges that the said Street Rail-
way company did in the fall of
the year 1907 place their rails on
a portion of their track on Front
street above the established grade
thereof without his consent and
against his will, and that he i'm
mediately thereafter reported said
action of said Street Railway COM
pany to the common council of the
city of Mankato, and informed
them of his objection to said action
the Street Railway company, but
the said common council, while
they approved his objections, re-
quested the said M. B. Haynes not to
insist on the said tracks being
placed on the proper grade of said
street until the spring of 1908,
at which time the said rails were
placed on the proper grade of said
street.
Sixth. M. B. Haynes denies
each and every allegation, matter
and thing in said specifications con-
tanned, except as above expressly
admitted, qualified or explained.
Wherefore NJ. B. Haynes asks
that this proceeding be dismissed.
Thomas & Evan Hughes and c. o.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
Opposes the County Option and
Gives His Reasons Why;
Other Issues.
He Is Not a Tool Of Any Clique
And will Oppose Laws
For Interests.

From Saturdays Daily.
j. VI. Barclay, candidate for the re-
publican nomination for the legislature,
makes Known his views on matters af-
fecting the public, in the following de-
claration:
TO The Free Press: l received this
morning the blank, copy of which fol-
lows. requesting me to sign the same
and return to Rev. f. l.. Heermance,
pastor of the Congregational church at
Mankato:
The undersigned committee of legal
voters, made up of different parties,
would urge on their fellow voters of
Blue Earth county the Importance of
the county option issue at the coming
election of representatives. We urge
those favoring county option to vote at
the republican primaries for ]. w. Herr
tage, j. c. James, and William l.. Me-
Queen; at the democrat primaries for
H. o. Thompson, at the prohibition
primaries for Brooks Hitchings. The
past record and present stand of these
men is satisfactory, and a vote given
for them will count for county option.
Il hereby sign the above letter, with
the understanding that it is not to be
published until it receives the sigma
lures of at least seventy-five other vot-
ers of the county,"
| take this means of calling atten-
lion to the method employed by the
Anti Saloon league to get votes for
their side. And l now make it public
without the least illwill in the world
toward the excellent citizens who are
engineering the deal nor to the excel
lent candidates who are to be the bene-
ticiaries. Let them have the benefit of
the advertisement. l have stated my
position in the newspapers without
fear or. equivocation. Now let all the
legislative candidates speak mp if they
have nothing to conceal.
Where Mr.. Barclay Stands.
As a candidate for the republican
nomination for representative at the
primaries Sept. Is, desire to say that
| stand for "the big stick" and a
square deal;" for equal rights to all
and am opposed to special privileges
TO either individual or corporation.
The state has many interests, there
are many grave problems to claim the
attention of the legislature. There are
taxation, state drainage, road improve
ment, the state land and state regu-
lations of corporations, the care of the
educational interests of the common
wealth, disbursement of public funds
and many other things of vast i'm
portance to the people which to my
mind come in ahead of county OPP
ton" l am opposed to county option,
because / regard it as unjust to many
citizens of Mankato and unfair to the
city itself, and finally impracticable.
Mankato has her own burdens and
expenses to bear Let her settle this
question of the liquor traffic for her
self under the present law. This will
work no injustice to the rest of the
county. l am unpledged to any per-
son, clique, interest or coterie l write
this because l want no one to vote for
me under misrepresentation, and
haven't time to canvass the county. If
/ am not elected | will still preserve
my selfrespect and feel that I have
given all a square DEAL. NJ. Barclay
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
Two Boys Drowned.

Faribault, Sept. 1.-Two boys were
drowned in Cedar lake last evening.
They were John Arner, of this city and
Fred Peterson, living at the lake. A
sudden gust of wind upset the boat
and both boys were thrown into the
lake. The body of the Peterson boy
has been recovered. Both boys were
about twelve years of age.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
independence Party Ticket.
=, Tuocdav,a na flv

The Independence party has placed
the following state ticket in the
field: Governor, William w. Allen, St..
Paul; Lieutenant Governor Roscoe B.
Higbee of st. Paul; secretary of state,
]. G.. Waterson, mayor of Scanlon,
MINI; attorney general John T. p.
Powers of st. Paul; treasurer, Andrew
Nordlof of Willmar; chairman of state
central committee, Roscoe B. Higbee
secretary of state central committee,
Arnold Joerns of Duluth.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
TRY THIS FOR DESSERT.

Dissolve one package of any Favored
JELL-O in one pint Of boiling water.
When partly CONCEALED. beat until light
adding one cup whipped cream and six
thoroughly and pour it into a mold or
bowl. When col, it will jellify and may
be served with whipped cream or any
good pudding sauce
The JELL-O costs Toe per package
and can be obtained at any good gro
GERS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
State Democratic headquarters.

State democratic headquarters will
be opened in the Gilfillan block st.
Paul. Mr.. Day says the quarters for
the present will be limited in size,
as they will be used only for CORES
pondence. He expects to open them
on larger scale later.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
d CHICAGO Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, Sept. S.-Wheat-Sept.,
CSC; Dec, 97Ac; May. sl0e4s. cbrn
Sept. 7sAc; Dec, 6sAc; May, 661s
@68kc; July, 65Ac. 0uts-Sept..
1910: Dec, soAsc; May, 521sc. Pork
Sept, $14.65; Oct, 3l4.721s; Dec,
s14.SO; Jan, $16.371s. Butter-Cream.
cries, 1s1s@22Ac; dairies, 10000.
Eggs-20c. Poultry-Turkeys. tic;
chickens, 91ac; springs, lac.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
Has Engaged Twentieth Century.

Secretary Gary of the Mankato Fair
association has closed contract with
the Twentieth Century band to fur
nish music for the fair on the first
and last days. The visitors to the
fair grounds viii thus be assured of
good music in addition to the many
other excellent attractions.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
Story of Hold-Up Man.
From THURSDAYS Daily.

Hanson, hold-up artist, is in the
tolls of the police at Minneapolis. He
confessed to a number of highwayman
stunts and also admits having robbed
stores at several points in North
Dakota and Minnesota. Twin City
newspapers include Mapleton, Mimi,
among the towns visited by him. They
should have made it read Mapleton, N.
D.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
DIRECTORS.
OFF FOR Alfalfa

On the first and third Tuesday of each month,
nopnlar extensions to the Choice fruit and farm,
lands OF Southern Washington. starting from
Minneapolis. Fare will be refunded to all pur.
details to r. Dahlhjelm. Manager, 225 Rail-
way Building, Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

St Paul, Sept. S.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, $6.O0@6.75; fair to good,
$5.00@5.75; good to choice cows and
heifers, $4.00@5.00; veals, $3.75@5.7t.
Hogs-$650@6.66. SheepAWet others.
3s.76@4.10; yearlings, s4.oo@425;
spring lambs, 3450@5.25.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
GRAIN QUOTATIONS

Minneapolis received 40 cars VS.. l24 last
year. Duluth received 402 cars vs. 90
MINNEAPOLIS CASH MARKET
No. Hrd old ioi@ip Mol Nor l0O@iol
No. Moth SO No. 3 North 96097
No. Durum 8, No. 2 Durum Is
No 8 Yellow Corn 7s@794 Nos 7ssl@s7A
NJ. White Oats48 No. 45146
Barley $4,000 Rye Old 724072A Flax 1854
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DIRECTORS.
mankato State Bank
MANKATO, MINI.
$4,000
$4,000

CAPITAL $4,000
Surplus & Undivided profits s2s. 1000
z. G. HARRINGTON, President
FRANK FOWLER, Vice President.
JNO. r. THOMAS, Cashier.
e. SCHOYEN, Assistant Cashier.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
National Bank of
Commerce
OFFICERS.

SV'ttHG $lUO,UUO.UU
OFFICERS.
c.. L. OLESON, President.
A. l.. WHEELER, Vice President
VIM. j. FLACHSENHAR, Assistant
Cashier
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HAYNES IS ON TRIAL

CONTINUED From Page One.l
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-07-16

William Jennings Bryan was
nominated for the third time for
president at the democratic con-
ventlon at an early hour Friday
morning. On the same day John
w. Kern of Indiana was unani-
mously nominated for Weep
ident. An effort was made to have
New York select the vice-president
but the offer was rejected by the
New York delegation, a fact which
causes some uneasiness regarding
the loyalty of New York democracy
to the peerless leader. It was plain
ly observed that the delegates from
the eastern states took but little in
terest in the convention proceedings
and it seems evident that if Mr..
Bryan wins he must do it with sup.
port from the south and west. This
would require nearly the solid sup
port Of the west which he is not
likely to get.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-07-16

the heartiest order, participated in
by people of all parties, in fact,
Hon. John D. Herman, a democrat
of wide fame, made one of the prin-
cipal addresses in welcoming home
their distinguished citizen. Utica
is not a large town; she has even
been accused Of being "pent up"
but she has bred some political
leaders in her day. Everyone will
recall such eminent Uticans as Ho-
ratio Seymour, Roscoe Conkling,
John D. Herman and now James
Schoolcraft Sherman is added to
the illustrious list of names destin-
ed to stand out above the multitude.
y =
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1908-07-16
DIR. I. I. CHURCH
DENTIST.
Office over Postofice.
Scotland, South Dakota.

The republican state convention
was held in Mitchell Tuesday.
There was very little business to do
and the session lasted only about
an hour. There seemed to be a
disposition to bridge over the chasm
that has existed in the republican
party of the state. By conference
of the leaders of the two factions it
was agreed that the temporary
chairman and temporary secretary
should be chosen from the insur-
gent faction; the permanent chair
man and assistant secretary from
the stalwarts, and that two presi-
Dental electors should be chosen
from each faction. 1t was also de-
cided that Hon. E. W. Martin
should be endorsed as candidate
for congress to fill the vacancy
caused by the death OF Congress
man Parker, the name to be placed
on the Independent ballot by peti-
ton. This program was carried
out by the convention and many
predict that the concessions made
by botn sides will have a tendency
to produce a better spirit of harmo-
ny. The presidential electors no.
minated were John L. Brown of
Brown county; G. H. Lien of Rob-
erts; G.. F. Schroeder of Penning-
ton; Gottlieb Doering of Hutchin-
son.