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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
DROWNED IN THE RIVER.
Two-Year-0ld Son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Zimms at Marshall

Marshall, May l7.-At four o'clock
Saturday Mrs +. w. Zimms saw her
little o-year-old boy playing on the
porch. Shortly after four she looked
again, but not seeing him, went to Il
neighbor's to make inquiry. No one
mad seen him.
The police were notified and a search
began. BY nine o'clock two hundred
neighbors were looking for the child.
Someone found little cap in the
river. and his little tracks were found
under the bridge. Until two o'clock
last night men waded the river back
and forth, but all in vain.
Early Sunday morning the mill dam
was stopped and the water lowered a
foot. For half a mile men dragged the
bottom. Finally one of the party who
was working below the Atlantic hotel
bridge put his rake into what he sup
posed to be a piece of paper floating
on the water.
1t was the back of the little child's
waistcoat. He had lodged a halfmile
below where ne fell in. The little body
was taken to the undertaken and the
mother called. The father is at Wa
basso, but is expected home today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
FEEL THEY D1soBEY GODS WORD
Congregation Votes to Do Away With
Rental of Church Pews.

Pittsburg, Pa, May lS.-Declaring that
they had been disobeying the Word of
God by charging rent for pews in their
$4,000 house of worship, members of
the East Liberty Presbyterian church,
the richest congregation in Pittsburg,
nave voted unanimously to abolish this
practice and to throw the pews open
to the public without reservation. The
scripture bearing on the matter was
quoted from Corinthians, xvi, 2, as
follows:
upon the first day of the week let
each one of you lay by him in store, as
God hath prospered him, that there be
no gatherings when / come"
The Rev Dr. Frank w. Sneed is pas
tor of the church, which numbers
among its members more than two
score millionaires. 1t is estimated that
the pew rent alone amounts to $4,000
a year.
Several snort addresses were made by
members at the meeting today. One
well known capitalist insisted that the
verse from Corinthians forbade even
the taking of collections, and it is prob.
able this phase of the matter will be
taken up later.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
MEMORIAL DAY PROCLAMATION
Governor John A. Johnson Pays Tribute
to the Soldier Dead.

Governor johnson ISSUED the Memo.
rial day proclamation yesterday, making
May 81 legal holiday on account of
May 30 coming on Sunday. The procla
nation reads:
Though nearly three score years have
come and gone since the sound of
Sumter's guns, the recurrence of each
Memorial day brings to us again the
debt of love and duty it is our privi-
lese and pleasure to pay to the memory
of the nations defenders.
This is not new bereavement. but
one which time, the healer of. even the
most poignant grief, has softened. These
are not new made graves we garland,
for over them all nature has already
spread the memorials of her love. They
have received the benediction of her
sunshine and her tears, and above them
her vines and grasses have spread the
mantle of Immortality.
The Civil war ended long ago. and
but remnant of the grand army of
veterans remain. Those spared to life's
''~o1'''iSo "iC WIN CHc TdNdgeS OF
time and weakened by wounds and dis
ease. Soon will the lone survivor be
gathered to the silent portals, and the
annual march of the boys in blue be-
come but memory. Other lips and
other hands will perform the service of
love and decoration that belongs to the
heritage of the soldier. But the army
of the soldier dead will be with us as
long as patriotism swells the heart, its
campfires burn as long as liberty lives.
lime enriches their memories, and to
the farthest day the heroes who gave
their lives for their country will be
honored by grateful posterity.
1t is fitting that we should on one
day of each year lay aside our accus
toned duties and join with our fellow
citizens in appropriate memorial to the
patriot dead, therefore, l, John A. John.
son, governor of Minnesota, hereby des-
ignate Monday, May 81, 1909, to be a.
public holiday, and ask that the sipni-
ficance of the day be commemorated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
FOUND IN A BAsT|LE
T. L. EVERETT, THE WATERVILLE
MAN is LOCATED.
Some Inscriptions Person Had Ar
ranged Marriage for the Boy;
License Procured and the Lady
Named; The Whole Affair Seems
to Be Outcome of an Unfortunate
misunderstanding.

Minneapolis, May lS.-After purchas.
ing diamond ring, which he said was
for girl friend in Waterville, Mimi
his home, L. l.. Everett, the young
attorney who disappeared mysteriously
from the Plaza hotel Friday and was
found in the village Jail at Excelsior
on charge of purse snatching took
out marriage license to wed Min
neapolis girl.
The where abouts of the ring and a
large sum of money which young Ever
EFT brought to the city are now mys-
terry. He told the license clerk at the
court house he was to marry Miss Leo
Mathews, 2200 Park avenue, and a
license was issued. The license was
found in his pocket when arrested in
Excelsior and no return of marriage
has been filed by any minister
Tried to Arrange Marriage.
1t is believed that while deranged in
mind some INSCRIPTIONS person or per-
sons i'll the city influenced Everett into
arranging marriage and later, after
getting his money and iewelry, left
him. No. 2200 Park avenue is the
Mcknight residence. Nothing could be
learned there of any one by the name
of Leo Mathews and it is believed that
name was assumed and the address
given as blind.
Everett took out the marriage license
In low I 4
diamond ring, which cost SO from the
American Jewelry company He said it
was for a girl in Wattervile He
showed draft for large sum of
money drawn on Waterville bank.
He also purchased gold watch. The
watch was later found in a pawn shop
and returned to the jewelry company
The jewelry was purchased on the
lnstaliment plan.
Attempted Purse Snatching.
The man was arrested in Excelsior
Saturday i'm charge of attempted
purse snatching. When taken before
Justice of the Peace c. +. Wheeler he
showed certificates of deposit on the
Waterville bank amounting to 81 200,
but not a cent of money was in his
possession. Through story of the
disappearance from the Plaza of a
young attorney printed in Minnea
polls newspaper Saturday, Mr. Wheeler
was able to establish the identity of
the young man. Senator r. NJ. Everett
father of the attorney, went to Elk
celslor yesterday and was allowed to
take his son away. After settling the
account of his son at the Plaza he left
for home
No complaint has been made to the
police and it is believed the matter will
be dropped although it is said the
young man lost considerable money in
the city in one way or another. He
at one time told acquaintance that he
was going to establish law office at
Excelsior and is believed to have gone
there for that purpose. The charge of
purse snatching was rather vague and
1T is now believed he was endeavorina
to embrace the woman rather than
steal her purse.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
WIFE LIVED IN FEAR
MRS. BOEHNHARDT SAYS HUSBAND
THREATENED TO KILL HER.
Declared in Police Court That He Had
Said He Would Fight Himself to a
Finish; Defendant Must Furnish a
Peace Bond Until July I; If Not
Then Shake Dust of the City From
His Feet.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Jacob Boehnhardt, sixty eight years
old, was arrested this morning on com
plant of his wife, aged seventy five
years, on the charge of threatening to
kill himself and her. 1t appears that
the couple had some troubre at theil
home, corner of Second and Washing
ton streets, between one and two
o'clock this morning, and Mrs. Boehn
hardt ran out in the street and attracted
much attention. A policeman was sent
for and took Boehnhardt to the city
hall.
Pleaded Not Guilty.
Boehnhardt pleaded not guilty wher
arraigned before Judge Comstock thi:
forenoon, and stood trial. His wife
testified that he had threatened to xii
himself a dozen times. and also some
one else, whom she thought was herself
and she was in constant dread. The last
threat was made early this morning
Mrs. Fannie Strict testified to seeing
Boehnhardt in the street early this
He said that his wife was
in the street and acting crazy.
Must Furnish Peace Bond.
Boehnhardt took the stand in his
own defense and denied any intention
to do anybody harm. 1t appears that
he and his wife were married last
year, and have not gotten on well to-
gether.
The court adjndged that Boehnhardt
furnish peace bond for 500 unit
July |, when he is to appear and abide
the further order of the court, or is tc
leave the city or be committed to the
county Jail.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
Eichstaedt Awarded Contract.

Alderman Eichstaedt has been award
ed the contract for installing the cleo
trical service in the addition to I'm
manuel hospital. He will do the wir-
ing for the electric lights and for the
signal light system, and for the enunci-
ators and telephones. He will begin
work at once, and wire the building
up in first class shape.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
Ordered Saloon License Revoted

Fairmont, May lS.-Law enforcement
is the slogan in Fairmont at the pres
ent time. On the sth inst. G. H. Vies-
selman and Ed Neumann pleaded guilty.
to selling beer to a minor and were
each fined $50 and costs, on the l4th.
County Attorney Sasse ordered them to
close their saloon, on the ground that
their license had been forfeited nv H..
legal sales, and his course seems to
be approved by a large majority of
the people.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Two marriage licenses were issued to-
day by Clerk of Court Krost, one to
Charles Doss and Elsie Willie both of
st. Clair, who will be married to-
morrow morning at st. Clair, and the
other to Edward Keller and Amelie
Hunter, both of this county.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
Attended Manderfeld Funeral.

The following persons from away at
tended the f,neral: William Merer,
Chicago; John Raidt, Louisville, KY,
Peter Manderfeld, Minneapolis; P. p.
Manderfeld, New Ulm; Mrs. F. G..
Kiesler, Waseca; Miss Hattie Kiesler
Waseca; Mrs. H. Goehrs, Minneapolis;
Mrs. A. Hartung, Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
County Board Meeting

The county board met this afternoon,
but no very important matters are
booked for this meeting. The board
visited Lake Vita this forenoon, but
has taken no action as yet OH the petit
ton to partially drain it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
G. A. r. Ladies Will Convene.

The seventeenth annual convention
of the Ladies of the Grand Army of
the Republic, Department of Mime
sofa, will be held in Odd Fellows hall,
Wabasha and Fifth streets, June 10
and IL. The convention will be called
to order Thursday morning at nine
o'clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
Mrs. Frank Manley Dies.

Mrs. Frank Marley, wife of one of
the passenger conductors on the North
western road, died at her home in Wi
mona this morning. The funeral will
be held on Friday at Winona.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
BENJAMIN TAYLOR Receiver.

Judge Morris has appointed Benja
min Taylor receiver for William A.
Craver, against whom petition in
involuntary bankruptcy has been filed.
The bond is placed at $780,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
Can Eat What They Please.

st. Paul Dispatch: DIR. Wiley has
gone to Europe for few months and
American people can eat what they
please, if their rating is good at the
corner groceries.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
GOOD CITIZEN GONE
Joseph VANDERBILT CALLED BY
DEATH LATE SATURDAY.

Had Been Ill For Number of Weeks
With Bright's Disease; Came to
Mankato in 1867 and Was an Inn
portant Factor in City's Upbuild-
ing; Prominent Odd Fellow; Popu-
lar Gentleman and Highly Respected.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-05-21
What's Matter with His "Duka. ,.

81. Louis Globe-Democrat: Colonel
Jeiirles has said that he will knock out
Colonel Johnson's Stats, when they
meet.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-02-18

In the meantime adequate war with America
in sight The questions pending between the two
ernnens and those which have been under consideration
during the past two years, such arise between all
tons and readily yield diplomatic adjustment
with the interests and honor of both parties There
ground for the school question
San Francisco the hoodum assaults made there from
to time upon Japanese subjects. The whole business
magn6ed and distorted of all proportion the merits in
volved The blaze of talk made in Japan. 1t
concoced abroad and made fit her whether would
All over the world up and the
mchemakers and alarmsts proceeded pelt
the object of their creation Neither any ground
for talk the voluntary action of his
maestys government in absolutely prohibiting all further emf
grafton to the United States Japan is going try
experiment OF forcing her aboring classes upon America
whether they wanted Compared with other in
teests which she has in American good WILL the location of
few coolies becomes a matter of small There
other for the spread of her surplus population She
has Korea Manchura Formosa and the whole of
South America to her. 1t is mistake suppose that
regards the going of her aboes the United States
vitality essential to her interests She is sorry they
welcomed there but she has thought of fighting
for them the privilege Furthermore she fully recognizes
the broad principle that every nation the sole Judge
tiers pertaining to immigration and its citizenship She
which she herself would concede She does and
rightly contend that there should be discrimination
her people should be put plane with the citizens and SUBJ
ects of the favored nation Here where kernel
the whole question denying the fact that
under present conditions it constitutes knotty problem 1t
not however, hopeless calling for the arbitra
ton OF 1t and will be settled in due time
sfacon of all concerned and Japan has already brought
bear the problem commendable spirit patience
wisdom and good will She recognizes the conditions this
country which hamper wise and best nenoned
men in handling the question She understands exgencies
politics and organization and compehens the
lo power in America.
necessary advance further why Japan is
not seeking with the United States present. con-
sideraon of the trade relations between the countries
might give comfort those who nothing but bel
lgerency in the attitude of Japan.-Boise Citizen.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-02-18

Just Recelv ed

A shipment of Dr.. Shephard,s
Blood Purifier, Magic Liniment,
Cough Cure and Salve. Also Alon.
70 o. Blies Native Herbs Tables.
Call at first house east Of / q q r
hall, or write.
d. +. MATrEsoN, Agent.
S6-4 Grangeville, Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1909-02-18
Many SieepIess Nights, Owing
to Persistent Cough. Re-
lief Found at Last.

"For sever 81 winters past my
vile has been troubled with . most
persistent and disagreeable cough,
which invaria ably extended over .
period OF several weeks and caused
her many sleepless nights" writes
Will ). Hayner, editor of the Bur.
ley, Colo, Bulletin. "Vsrious
remedies were tried each wear. with
no beneficial results. In November
last the cough again put in an ap-
pearance and my wife, acting on
the suggestion Of friend, purchas.
ed bottle OF Cbamberlain's Cough
Remedy. The result was, indeed
marvellous. After three doees the
cough entirely disappeared and has
not manifested itself SINCE" This
remedy is for sale by ]. ]. Pulse.
The Coconino sun., 1909-03-05
Summons.

In the District Court of the Fourth
 Judicial District of the Territory
 of Arizona, in and for the County
 of Coconino.
 David Babbitt. plaintiff. vs. Hay
 den Talbot and Benedict B. Tal-
 bot. defendants. Summons No.
 856.
 The Territory of Arizona sends greeting to Hayden Talbot and Ben edict B. Talbot.
 You are hereby sommoned and required to appear in a civil action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial District, in and for Coconino County, Territory of Arizona, and answer the com plaint filed with this Court at Flagstaff, in said County. Ga copy of which complaint accompanies this summons) within twenty days, (exclusive of the day of service) after the service upon you of this summons, if served within the County. In all other cases thirty days.
 And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer the complaint as above required, the plaintiff will take judgement by default against you.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the said District Court al Flagstaff, Arizona, this 23rd day of February, A. D. 1909, (SeaD N. G. Layton, Clerk Edward M. Doe,
 Attorney for plaintiff.
The Coconino sun., 1909-03-05
Wool Rates Reduced.

Pasadena. Cal, Feb. 24, 1909. Coconino Sun:
 Gentlemen: The following ex- tract from letter received few days ago from the general freight agent of the A. T. & s. F. Ky. Co. w. G. BarnwelI. explains itself and will be of interest to the wool growers who expect to shear on the Grand Canyon branch of the Santa Fe road.
 Referring to conversation with you on Feb. 18th regarding wool rates from Valley station on the Grand Canyon Line to Boston. Please be advised that we are agree able to extending this $2074 rate to Boston. and instructions have been issued to amend our tariffs accordingly. We are glad to be able to help you out with this ad- justment. Very truly yours.
 E. s. GOSNEY.
The Coconino sun., 1909-03-05
Summons.

In the District Court of the Fourth
 Judicial District of the Territory
 of arizona, in and for the Coun-
 ty of Coconino,
 George Babbitt. Plaintiff, vs. Anna
 Williams and Frank Williams,
 Defendants. Summons No. 857.
 The Territory of Arizona sends greeting to Anna Williams and Frank Williams.
 You are hereby summoned and required to appear in a civil action brought against you by the above named plaintiff in the District Court of the Fourth Judicial Dis trict, in and for Coconino Coun- ty, Territory of Arizona, and an swer the complaint filed with this Court at Flagstaff. in said County. Ga copy of which complaint accompanies this summons) within twenty days, (exclusive of the day of service) after the service upon you of this summons, if served within the County. In all other cases thirty days.
 And you are hereby notified that if you fail to appear and answer the complaint as above required, the plaintiff will take judgement by default against you.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the said District Court at Flagstaff. Arizona, this 23rd day of February. A. D. 1909. (Seal) N. G. LAYTON, Clerk. Edward M. Doe.
 Attorney for plaintiff.
The Coconino sun., 1909-03-05
WILDCAT STORY
Forest Ranger Tells of Killing Thir-
 ty-fOur Inch Fuss.


 The January weather was cold and crisp. A light snow of about three inches covered the ground, which made tracking easy. Al Hawkins and myself had scarcely entered the cedars when the merry music, "Owl ow! o-o-ow" was echoing through the frosty air. We started to dash into the thick cedars. Hold on. no rush, says Hawkins. let's see where he's go- ing; if he gets too far away we'll follow and keep within earshot. :" We followed the dogs track. (The cats track must have described sev- eral figure 8s.)
 At one time he was out of hear ing. but plunge of half mile in the thicket brought the mellow old bowling bay close to our ears again. Almost before we knew it he was past us not a hundred yards off :. We've got her sure. " was Hawkins cry, "it is not likely the eat will leave the thick cedars. "
 Nearer and nearer came the bark ing of the dog. All at once thought heard the cat pulling at my side. Looking down saw Mrs. Cat. her ears laid back, her mouth half open. Before could raise my gun she had disappeared in the brush. In second the dog rushed past as fresh as daisy, and we followed as fast as the thick cedars would permit. Within half minute we heard the dog bay "treed. |"
 Pretty soon came a howl from the wildcat followed by series ol snarls and barks. As we came to the scene of battle we saw Pus: backed up against log, with hel back up, and mouth open. looking like the image of Satan. l took advantage of a retreat on the part of the dog, and sent 22 bullet through Mrs. Cat. She was soor dead and we took her back to camp She measured 34 inches from tip tc tip.
 FRED PLATTEN, D. F. R. Allen Lake, February l5, 1909.
The Coconino sun., 1909-03-05

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 Office.
 Approved January IA, 1909.
 FRANK PIERCE, First Assistant Secretary of the In-
 terior.
The Coconino sun., 1909-03-05
Restoration To Entry of lands In
 National Forest.

Notice is hereby given that the lands described below embracing 470 acres, within the Coconino Ma tional Forest, Arizona, will he sub feet to settlement and entry under the provisions of the homestead laws of the United States and the act cf June II, 1906 GA Stat, 233), at the United States land office at Phoenix, Arizona. on March 2I, 1909. Any settler who actually and in good faith claiming any of said lands for agricultural purposes pri- or to January l, 1906, and has not abandoned same, has a preference right to make a homestead entry for the lands actually occupied. Said lands were listed upon the ap- plications of the persons mentioned below who have preference right subject to the prior right of any such settler, provided such settler or applicant is qualified to make homestead entry and the preference right is exercised prior to March 27 :, 1909, on which date the lands will be subject to settlement and entry by any qualified person. The lands are as follows: The SE4 of SEA of SE4, the Sa of NE4 of SE4 of SE3 Sec. 13, T. Is N.. R. 2 E., the s