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The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31

Rock and Argenta. The report showed 82 more inPulaskiHeights. All of this territory is in the three mile district, as we'll as the most thickly populated section of Big Rock and Badgett townships, the former having population of tax payers, of 6S7, and the latter oi over 800. Judge Asher stated the assessor list shows over I7,ooo adult males in the district and as there are always as many women in community as men, there are fully 34 ,ooo adults in the district as we'll as 32,ooo in Little Rock and Argenta.
 During the morning session yes terday, deductions were made from the petition of the prohibitionists, for one cause or another, until it shrank from Io, 592 to I4,652, which forced the petitioners to show Little Rock and the district included in the petition, had less than 2o, 3o4 adult residents, thus making the I4,o52 over majority, which under the law would compel the county judge to grant tine pc tition. The liquor men filed in their census the names of 43,oS2 names, 3I,7S9 of which they claimed to have been found by their census takers. 4,25S were talk en from the city directory and later verified and 7,635 were not found in the city, but were found on the three mile petition, and under the assumption they were here, this number was added to the liquor mems census.
 With the three mile petition out of the way, the county court this morning began the hearing of the protest against the issuance of a liquor license to M. P. Forster. J. s. M. Cannon several months ago filed contest on the election which was later dismissed after Cannon applied to be made party to the application of M. P. Forster for a liquor license and the petition was granted by Judge Asher. Unless the prohititionists make good in their claims of fraud in the cleo tion, Judge Asher will begin the issuance of liquor licenses to the saloon keepers of good reputation, who will agree to abide by all the state laws.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
CLERK DENIES SUPERSEDAS
Schedule of Mrs. Lee Smith Not Accepted
 Against Court Costs.

In an interesting case at the courthouse this morning, Clerk A. M. Ledbetter denied the peti- ton of Mrs. Lee Smith for a super sedas against judgment for chan cery court costs, Mrs. Smith hay ing previously filed a schedule showing her to be possessed of property valued at less than $500, which she asked to be held ex- empt.
 Several months ago J. T. Spark man, an uncle of Mrs. Smith, filed a petition in chancery court to quiet the title and restore a deed to lands in this county, which he al leges to have been lost without having been recorded. Mrs. Smith and her sister, Mrs. Willie Pratt, intervened and claimed an interest in the lands derived from their father, brother of the pe- titioner, now deceased. The court held that the land belonged to Sparkman and a portion of the costs of the case was taxed against the intervenors.
 An execution having been is sued, Sheriff w. M. Brady levied upon certain personal property of Mrs. Smith, who sought to sched- ule her property against the pay ment.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
AN OLD RECORD
 IS STILL IN USE

In the archives of the court house there is one record book that has been in use ever since the or ganization of the county, more than 35 years ago, and there are still sufficient number of blank pages to last several years longer. The book is a record of letters of guardianship issued by the clerk. The first entry was made on Sept. 10, 1873, when Charles H. Lam ders, the first clerk of the county, issued letters of guardianship to Levica w. Benedict, as guardian for Noah w., Emma J., George, Flizzig and James Benedict, min ors. The latest entry in the book was made by County Clerk J. H. Bailey yesterday.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
FROM THE
 CAPITAL CITY

Little Rock, Dec. 3I.-Special Correspondence. Sometime in the spring there will be light divi- dend paid to the creditors of the Peoples Fire Insurance Co.,, one of the defunct state organizations. In the chancery court Tuesday a decree was entered fixing the li- abilities of the corporation, in un- earned premiums, commissions due to agents, fire losses and other items of expense, at about $35, 900. Receiver Frank H. Dodge has nothing on hand now, but he is preparing to bring suits which he expects to net sum sufficient for him to pay a dividend of about 10 percent in the early spring.
 Mayor w. K. Duley, who is in San Antonio, Texas, at the bed side of his wife, who is very i'll there, has written to friends in the cith that Mrs. Duley is some bet ter and that he will return to Lit tie Rock just as soon as her con- dition will permit. He reports his health to be much benefited by the climate there.
 All day yesterday the peniten- itentiary board wrangled over what should be done with the state convicts, finally passing resolu- ton permitting the Arkansas Brick & Manufacturing Go. to keep tne convicts provided they pay for each, S1.Io per day, until some other disposition be made of the wrangle between the contractors and state officials, which bids fair to be splitting point in Arkansas politics in the future. Attorney General Kirby yesterday notified the board that the contract with the brick company expired January I, and offered to furnish a written opinion on all contested points this morning, but the board adjourned to meet Monday, which is 10 be the last regular meeting of the present board.
 The lay members of the commit tee of the State Medical Associa- ton to take steps for the erection of a tuberculosis sanitarium, are meeting today in the supreme court chamber, at the Chief Justice Hill, the chairman.
 After months of illness Attorney neral Robert l.. Rogers is again in the best of health, and has re- turned to Little Rock to resume his law practice. For several years Col. Rogers was a sufferer from acute rheumatism which forced him to abandon his practice and go to Corpus Christi, Texas, where the climate only made the sufferer worse. He then returned to Hot Springs and the Arkansas resort I,I vr,or1>
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
REPUBLICAN,.

]. l.. Nash and wife returned home from Illinois last week.
 Vanie Duncan and wife visited rela- tives and friends at Guy this week.
 Miss Adeline Henry of Guy visited relatives and friends here this week.
 Lloyd Castleberry of Shady Grove wis ited relatives and friends here last week
 Barnie and Joe Nickel of Shady Sunday.
 P. F. Oliver of Meghee is spending the holidays here.
 w. E. Oliver and P. A. Palmer made business trip to Conway last week.
 Ross Bruce is spending the holidays at Conway this week.
 Henry Reynolds of Mcgee is spend ing the holidays here.
 Lorin Nichols and family of Shady Grove visited relatives and friends al Guy last week.
 Julius Thorn of Guy visited relatives and friends here this week.
 The dance given by Bill Toby was largely attended.
 Benton Brannon of Greenbrier visited relatives and friends here this week.
 Mrs. McKinkle and wife of Shady Grove were trading here last week.
 Edgar Dawson of Springfield visited relatives and friends here Sunday.
 Miss Icie Majors returned to hei school here Saturday.
 Mary Holbrook of Guy visited rela lives and friends here last week.
 The Primative Baptists filled theiI regular appointment here Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 2o
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
Rev. Hutchinson Weeds.

Rev. Forney Hutchinson and Miss Bertie Anderson were married at Hunter Memorial church last night at 7:3o o'clock. The cere- mony was said by Dr. A. C.. Millar, assisted by Rev. J. M. Workman. The church was de- corated with palms. A large num- Der of friends witness the cere- mony. The bride was gowned in whit messaline and carried a bouquet of Bride roses and ferns.
 Mir. and Mrs. Hutchinson left at once for Hot Springs, where they will reside. Ga zette.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31

We certainly believe this, or we would not say so. Ayers Hair Vigor, as now made from our new improved formula, is a great preparation for the hair and scalp. Stops falling hair. Cures dan druf. Promotes the growth of hair.
 Made by the J. c. Aver Co. Lowell, Mass.-
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31

Miss Lavender Marries.
 Miss Lucy Lavender of this city was married at Dermott on last Sunday to John Deshon of Illinois.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
Faulkner Boy Honored.

The former schoolmates and friends of Ebert Park, formerly of Cato, this county, will be glad to learn that he has been chosen by the North Texas Normal of Den ton as their representative in the intercollegiate debate, which is to take place in April. Arkansas boys are proving themselves worthy of the highest honors wherever they go.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
New Sidewalks.

The new sidewalk, curb and gut ter surrounding the Donaghey and Apple block is now about complet- ed. The city will put in six-foot concrete crossing across Oak street at the corner of the square and an eight-foot concrete walk will be laid in front of the building occu- pied by Clibourn's harness shop.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
Cold Wave Not Severe.

The cold wave predicted for this morning by the weather bureau was partially sidetracked before reach ing this section. Although the weather is considerably cooler, the temperature this morning was sev- eral degrees above instead of I2 degrees below the freezing point as was forecasted.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
Mrs. Richardson Sinking.

A message from Memphis this morning states that Mrs. F. G. Richardson of Heber is sinking rapidly, and it is feared that she cannot survive through the day. MT. and Mrs. Charles Frauenthal will leave tonight for Memphis, on account of Mrs. Richardson S serious condition.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
JUDGE ASHER DENIES PETITION
Effort to Make Little Rock Dry
 Ended in Failure.
County Judge Holds there are 34, 900 Adults in District and I4,o52 on Pro
 hibition Petition.

Little Rock, Dec. 3I.-Special- Six days of monotonous grind on the three mile petition by which the prohibitionists of this section hoped to place Little Rock and Argenta in the dry column, end ed suddenly yesterday afternoon when Judge Joe Asher, county judge, who has heard the argu- ments and evidence, abruptly shut off the introduction of further evi- dence and denied the petition.
 This decision was made after a short inspection of the census submitted for the consideration of the court by the petitioners, pur- porting to be an accurate account ing of all the adult residents in the district bounded by a circle drawn with a radius of three miles, taking the Peabody school house as the center. The prohibitionists claim ed there were only 25,6o4 adults in the district, while the liquor in- terests, in census filed earlier in he day, cl aimed there were 43,o82 in the district. The prohabition- ists did not bring their census into court until yesterday afternoon, and it was late before it was taken up. Secretary Wilson, of the peti- ton organization, was then placed on the stand to explain the methods of the census takers. Col. w. l.. Terry, representing the liquor interest picked up one of the small books used by the census takers, which happened to be the West Fifth street district. Page after page contained but one name, and on the back was notation that that the census taker could not gain any information from the house and the name appearing on the list was taken from the 1907 directory. It was shown there were from six to IA persons in each of the houses where but one name appeared. The Lincoln avenue list was then singled out and Col. Terry referred to this. Judge Asher resides on Lincoln avenue, and has for years, being we'll advised as to the houses on the thorough fare, as we'll as the number of oc- cupants of each house. AS the houses were checked off of the prohibition census, showing from two to five names, Judge Asher would count on his fingers and in almost every instance spoke of the houses having from five to eleven members of the household.
 Just before his own home was reached, Judge Asher arose and stated he cared to go no further with the petition as the census was so inaccurate it was of no val ue whatever. He also stated he believed the liquor census to be exaggerated, but not so much as the prohibition census underesti- mated the city's population. Judge Asher said he had basis of his own which he considered the best of all. He read from the Sep tember report of the county asses sor, which shows I6,3I4 adult males who are taxpayers in Little
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
Higgs- Muse.

Kelley Higgs and Miss Iva Muse eldest daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. M. Muse of this city, were married yesterday afternoon at 2:3o, Rev. J. B. Stevenson officiating. They will make their home in this city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31

Engraved cards and invitations and embossed stationery. Leave orders with Conway Printing Go.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
.....19O8 vs. 19O9.....

At this season it is customary to turn over new leaves and make resolutions. shall, dur ing the year 1909, try my utmost to give you a better stock-better service better treatment-than ever be-
 fore. I Since I started in
 business it has been my
 ambition to give you each
 year better store, to how we'll 1 have succeeded leave to your good judgment During 1909 I shall try my best to excel 1908 i'll every way good store should excel. Wishing you happy New Year,
 am, yours truly,
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
THE BEST AT SPIRo, OKLA.

"After using your Smiths Nerve Re storer, I find it to be the best medicine of its kind" writes L. w. Wilson of Spiro, Oklahoma. And that is what they ali say who have used it for nera vousness or any Arrangements of the nervous system. Are you sure you do not need ite It only costs $I .oo, and is guaranteed. Your health and happi- ness should be worth trial on your part; we take the risk of its doing you good. Sold by Nelson Drug Go.
The log cabin Democrat., 1908-12-31
J. J. LYNN GST ON
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, Dec. 3I.-To- night fair and colder; Friday part ly cloudy weather.
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daughter, Mrs. John Hoge and family,
for a couple of weeks.
Jay Henry Long of Brainerd was in
Mankato today.
Edward c. Farmer of Madelia was in
Mankato last night.
George w. Seager of st. James was
in the city last evening.
Mrs. Michael Kratz and children re-
turned to- their home at Madelia
yesterday after visiting the formers
father, Mrs. Theo Schuette, for
three weeks
Mrs. H. A. Hurd and grandson, Cliff
ford Lang, went to the Twin Cities
this morning to visit relatives for ten
days.
st. Cloud Journal-Press: Miss Ivy
Patterson of Mankato is in the city
visiting her sister, Mrs. j. C. Cotton.
Messrs. Essler and Mason were i'm
Mankato today advertising the ST.
Peter three-day celebration which will
take place next week.
T.. w. Severson and wife of Min
neapolis will arrive in the cvity to-
morrow to visit friends for few
days. Mr.. Severson was formerly en-
ployed in the big MILL and is now
miller in the Pillsbury A mill.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. II. Osmondson and
daughter Eloise returned last evening
after weeks visit with Mr.. Osmond-
sons parents at Estherville, Iowa.
DR.. Brandenburg returned at noon
from the Twin Cities. He also made
a flying trip to Marshall county and
found crops in excellent condition.
There has been but little rain in that
Vicinity.
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From THURSDAYS DAILY.

From THURSDAYS Daily.
The home of Mr.. R. c. Roberts OF
Lake Crystal was the scene of beau
lifut wedding solemnized by Rev. f.
c.. Teachout of Saltwater uniting in
marriage Letitia Ella Bender of Roches-
ter and Mr.. David A. Folsom of Lake
Crystal. The ceremony took place last
evening at which time Rev. Teachout
took his place as the strains of Men.
dlesohn's wedding march were heard,
rendered by Miss Grace Z. Roberts.
He was followed by the six little rib
bon bearers, Margaret Davis, Leslie
Guttersen, Dorothy Carrot, Herbert
Garret, Pearl Christensen and Lauren
Davis, forming an aisle with white
ribbons from the foot of the stairs
through the hall, reception room, music
room, parlor to the embankment of
white roses. A large bell of white
roses overhung this embankment. Fol-
lowing the ribbonbearers the grooms-
man, Rufus Folsom, brother of the
groom took his place at the right. He
was followed by the groom in the con-
ventional black, both coming from the
music ROOM The bridesmaid, Miss
Florence E. Bender of Rochester, sis
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From Mondays Daily.

From MONDAY s. Daily.
Mss Lulu Goodwin gave recital
Friday evening at the home of her
sister. Mrs. ID. " Williams, 523 South
Fifth street, assisted by Miss Ruby
Phelps, Mrs. Jay Hubbard, Mrs. o.
Brien of Minneapolis and Mr.. Lester
Davies. The house was prettily deco
rated and nice refreshments were served.
All had a delightful time.
:. =. :.
4 very pretty wedding occurred
yesterday afternoon at four o'clock at
the residence of Mrs. Firestone on
Grave Street. George y. Brock of
bloomington, md, was married to Mrs.
Catherine Brandt of this city. Rev.
B. V. Black ofriciated. Only few
of the immediate friends of -..e bride
We're present.
The brides gown was brown SILK
veile over brown taffeta silk trimmed
with hands of chiffon taffeta of the
same shade. The house was prettIly
decorated with flowers of the season.
Mrs Brock has heen a resident of
Mankato for several years, having been
engaged in dressmaking. Ine best
wishes of n large circle of friends will
90 with her to her home. Mr.. Brock
is retired merchant living in Bloom'
inaton. Ind. where he is well and
favorably known.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brock will leave in a
day or two for their future home in
Bloomington.
Faribault Democrat: DR.. F. L. Davis
has been appointed physician for the
Minnesota School for the Blind.
Faribault Democrat: Miss Florence
Macbeth and Miss Mildred Morehart.
of AIankato, were guests of DIR. and
Mrs. F. L. Davis, commencement week.
Charles Horning and wife of Es-
feline, S. d., are visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Horswill on Van Brunt street.
Mr.. Horning is engaged in the real
estate business. The crops of South
Dakota he says are looking well, but
land sales are rather slow at pres
ent.
Miss Marion Hunt went to Red Rock
this morning to attend the camp meet
inc.
Rev. Jorgensen, an Indian missionary
who formerly lived in Mankato, was
in the city today on his way to Albert
Lea TO visit. He is working among the
Sisseton Sioux in the DakOtas, and is
interested i'm settling trouble that has
started because of another western
tribe of Indians being brought in. The
Sioux do not want these Indians there
and want taem moved into the bad
lands. but the strangers say that they
will starve there. Rev. Jorgensen may
90 on to Washington to see President
Roosevelt and the department OF the
interior about the matter.
Mrs. A. S. Bliss and daughter OF
Hamline returned to their home today
after visit with the formers sister,
Mrs Thomas Hughes.
Mrs. A. b. Skillman and daughter
of Mortified are guests of Mr.. and
\ Mrs. Thomas Hughes for few days.
DIR. c. f. Persons of Marshall is
a guest of Aid. and Mrs. w. III. Gary.
George Ireton of st James was in
Mankato yesterday.
A. r. Folsom and w. p. Marston
IT.. of Lake Crystal spent Saturday
night in the city.
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MANKATO FREE PRESS

was at one time resident of Ottawa
township. his father, the late Rev.
Evans, having preceded Rev. Mr. Owen
as pastor. of the Welsh churches, and
he is spoken of very highly by every
one who knows him, as an industrious,
capable young man, worthy of his
good fortune in winning his bride
He is in business in Tacoma, where
the young people viii make their
home, and where they are followed by
the best wishes of their hosts of
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Evans left Thursday
evening for the west and expect to
visit the formers sister at Salt Lake
City and make one or two other stops
before reaching their final destina-
ton.
Among those from distance who
came to attend the wedding were the
three friends of the bride who took
part in the ceremony, the Misses
Lizzie Morgan, Mamie Griffiths and
Gladys Jones, of Minneapolis; the
brides brother. Richard Hughes, and
family of Minneapolis, her uncle, Evan
f. Evans, and son and daughter from
Judson; Mrs. Anderson of Rock Island,
H., who is spending some weeks with
her people in st. Peter; Miss Mary
Thomas of Lake Crystal, and Will
Lloyd and Mrs. Robbins of lie Sueur
Center.
!. !. !.
Miss Scott of Elk River is the guest
of Miss May Widell at their cottage
at Lake Washington.
, H. b. Torrey of st. Paul, route
agent of the Wells-Fargo Express
company, was in Mankato today.
George w. Somerville of Sleepy Eye
was in Mankato over night.
G. F. Strunk of GAINESVILLE was in
the city today.
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From Tuesdays Daiiv.

From Tuesdays Daiiv.
Miss Agnes ~ Donahue and o. G..
Schoenert, botn of Minneapolis, were
united in marriage this afternoon by
Rev. Father Hughes at the latters
residence. The affair was very quiet,
and the couple left on the afternoon
train for Mackinac Island, and will
return to- Minneapolis in Il couple OF
weeks.
The bride formerly lived in Mankato,
but for the past five years has made
her home in Minneapolis. Mr. Sehoen-
ert is advertising manager for the
Powers Mercantile company o. Mini
neapolis. Both have numerous friends
who extend tneir congratulations and
best wishes.
The marriage of Miss Catherine Bros
nan. formerly of this city, to Ralph
Thomas Hipp of Massilion, Ohio, will
take place Tuesday, July I, at a. m.
at the residence of Mrs. Nellie Gill
Ewing, 80 Inglewood avenue, Detroit,
Mich.
TT. F. Barlow, T. Mcnamara and
James Carroll of st. Peter are in the
city in connection with the proposed
Improvement by the Omaha road at
Minneopa. where big retaining wall
is to be put up i'm the cemetery cut at
an expense of $4,000, it is said.
Mrs. Anna Bower of 1910 North
Sixth street is improving after an
illness of several weeks. Her son,
George Bower. mas returned to Chicago
after visit here of two weeks.
Mrs. NJ C. Burnside of Minneapolis
and Mrs. T. f. Bownen of Chicago,
sisters of John A. White, are visiting
= Mr.. White and mother at Madison
Lake.
Rev. Thomas L. Griffith of Lake
CRYSTAL was in Mankato today. He
has inst returned from Carroll, Neb.
He states that the weather in that
section has been favorable for crops !;
that there is feeling of prosperity
among the people.
George c. Borchardt of Minneapolis,
president of the George c. Borchardt
company. land dealers, was in Mankato
TODAY on his way home from Lincoln,
= Neb. He is former Mankato boy,
and is doing WE'LL In another column
he has something interesting 30 say
about some sections where he has land.
Miss May Bennett left yesterday
noon for Frederick, Wis, to visit SIS.
ter for week. From there she VIII
90 to Spokane, Wash, to visit an
other sister for two or three months
J. V. Klein of Welcome was IN the
CITY last evening.
o. w. Gamble of Fairmont visited
the city last evening.
Mrs. Fred Widell and son Fred, nave
gone to Chicago to visit friends for ten
days.
Hon. Gilbert Guttersen was in Man
kato today He has just returned
from a trip through the western end
of the district. He feels highly pleased
with the congressional situation and
while not making great claims, feels
that conditions are more in his favor
than they were two years ago.
Misses Minnie Tuberg and Tillie
Swanson have returned from a weeks
visit at Client Mimi.
General J. H. Baker went to St.
Paul this afternoon to attend the re-
nublican state convention.
Mrs. James Darence of Colgat. n.
d., and her sister, Mrs. ]. w. Spilane
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STORIES FROM HOME AND ELSEWHERE

of Minneapolis, visited their aunt, Mrs.
W. + Nettleton for a week.
w. H. James of Lake Crystal has
been granted a license to practice
dentistry.