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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-27

fail 60 pay him what they owe him. but II
nobody put his belongings on the sher-
sffs block he Is stiI alive and able TO stand
the storm.
IL is the poor fellow who owes and can't
pay. that gets the lemon. II he is homes:
he viii 60 under. II he is dishonest he will
play the scamp but values will decrease I'm
I'll real estate touches bottom and somebody
who is honest gets hurt
Very rich men can spare some cash and still
keep their craft above water. but the financial
world faitens on the smaller wrecks which
stranded on unwise speculation. Like a
row OF blocks. standing end. when one
topples over the rest slide down TO ruin.
Keep out OF debt when speculation is RAM
rant.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-12-27
GET OUT OF DEBT. AND STAY CUT

One Of the ahltst financiers in our capital
city said this % some months ago when
I asked him where ell the money came from
that -was expended In Atlanta I'm buying cost
u real estate 1t means this. Mrs Felton,
sid he. there has b immense amount
OF pEcchase money notfs put IN the banks.
and great deal Of this purchase money win
son be due Unless there Is a great out
put 81 sslsble produce coming I'm. in cotton.
in ores. IN the things that are really pro-
ducel there il going 10 be something doing
that viii wake up the speculatons on the wrong
eide Of the ledger
n we have not been fixing up for tight
money market. I am msstaksn In the signs
and symptoms II a panic should set IN. as
Il did few years ago. nobody need tell me
Inst ue. a section. have rot been inviting
IL tD come.
In a panic the mln who is ouf - debt
e. the only man -ho = Tally safe out Of
harms VA. IL l. true his creditors may
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
$3.50 RECIPE CURES
WEAK MEN-~FpEE.
Send Name and Address Today
You Can Have free and Be
Strong and Vigorous.

have in my possessipn a presciip-
ton for nervous debility lack Of vigor
weakened manho0d. failing meislory and
lame back brought on by eNcesseS, ul-
natural drains. or the folles of youth
that has cured 50 man Worn and ner-
votis men right in their o@n homer
without any additional help or medi-
eine-tl!at l. think every man who
wishes to regain his manly power and
Viriity. quickly and quietly, should have
\ copy. So | have determined to send
copy of the prescription free Oi
charge, in a plain. ordinary sealed en-
yeiope TO any man who VIII write me
FOR IT,
This prescription comes from q physi
elan who has made a special study o!
men aud | am convinced ii is the
stIr1st acting combination for the cure
% deficient manhood and Visor failure
scr put together.
| think | owe ii Ia my fellow man
10 send them copy in confidence 50
that any man any'vhere who is weak
and discouraged with repeated failures
may stop dragging himself with harm
fui patent medicines. secure what
believe is the understanding re- tora
tive. uphuilding SPOT TOUCHlN rem
edy ever devised, ard SO cure lscii
at home quietly ana quickly. Just droT
ne a line like this: DR. A. L. Rob
lnson, 1864 Luck Building. Detroit
Mich. and | viii send you copy OF
this splendid recipe in plain ordinary
envelope free of charge a great many
doctors would charge 200 to $500 foy
merely writing out n prescription like
eiiis--hut | send 1t entirely free.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
EXPECT MORE SENSATIONS
Pittsburgers Look for Some Further
Disclosures.

Pittsburg, March 30.-The "meI
higher up" in the councilmanic Birth
cries were still unnamed at the con
cmsion of the days probe by the
grand jury, but the activity of that
body gave evidence that further SEN
sations are kindling.
The inquisitors had several more
bankers before them, but their most
important witness was Charles Stew.
art, former councilman. who is said
to have received bride and who is
believed to know the source of most
of the $102,500 which was used in
bribing councilmen as has been
charged in indictments returned
against nearly eighty local legislators
Stewards story, said to have been
told under three hours pressure be-
fore the grand jury, is considered the
strongest link in the chain of evidence
against the six banks which are al
legged to have obtained the privilege
of holding city deposits by. buying
votes. Stewart refused to comment
upon his testimony.
-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
Mar. 25-April Is
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF OF
FOREIGN WILL

STATE OF MINNESOTA. County of
RlGe Earth IS. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the estate OF Charles
IL. Demaly deceased
WHEREAS. Certain writings purport
inc la be duly authenticated copies of
the last viii and testament of Charles
II. DemarX late of the state of Wash
ington deceased. and the probate thereof
in the superior court of the state OF
Washington for Snohomish county have
been delivered I'm this court.
AND WHEREAS. Emily C. Demary
has fled herewith her petition. repre-
Charles H. Demary lately died in said
county of Snohomish testate possessed
of certain real estate. situated in said
county of Blue Earth and that said petit
TONER is the surviving wife of said de-
ceased and praying that the said instru-
ment may be admitted to probate, and
that letters of administration with the
will annexed be TO Lyman NJ Demary
issued thereon.
TT IS ORDERED. That the proofs Of
said Instrument, and the said petition.
be heard before this court at the pro-
hate office in said county. ON Monday.
the 18th day of April. \. ID. 1910. at 10
O'Clock in the forenoon. when all persons
Interested may appear for or contest the
probate Of said instrument.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED.
That notice of the time and place of said
hearing be given 10 all nersonS Interested.
by publishing this order once in each
week for three successive weeks prior to
said day of hearing. in The Mankato Free
Press. a weekly newspaper printed and
published at Mankato in said county.
Dated at Mankato. the 22nd day of
March \. d 1910.
BY the Court.
WIN f. HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
probate Court Seal)
Miles Porter,
ATTY.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
STAMP THIEVES ARRESTED
LARGE Part of Their Plumber Is Re-
covered.

New York, March 3O.-Two men,
charged by postal inspectors with rob
bling the postoffice at Richmond, Va,
some time between Saturday night
and early Monday morning were ar
rested at the Grand Central station.
Both men offered stubborn resistance
and were not overpowered until they
We're knocked senseless. A third man
escaped.
They were traced to New York by
means of three trunks shipped from
Richmond with the seizure of which
$4,000 worth of the $4,000 lot of
stamps obtained in the robbery were
recovered.
The prisoners gave the names OF
Frank Chester, fifty-four years old, of
st. Paul, Mimi, and Frederick Gun
ningham, thirty-four years old. Gun
ningham maintains that he is bank
er, and that his home is in London,
Eng
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
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Saves Boy From Drowning.

Olivet, s. d., March 30-Piunging
into the waters of the James river and
rescuing a little boy, was an act of
heroism performed by Harvey Bardell
of Hutchinson county. The little boy
was the son of Jacob Schlicht. a far
mer. While on a bridge Schlichts
horses became frightened and backed
off into the water. Schlicht jumped
the horses, but finally made his es-
cape. Bardell CHANGED to be near and
Jumped into the river and after hard
struggle saved the little boy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
OBJECT OF COMPANY THAT Wa
RECENTLY FORMED.
From tuesdays Daily,

From Tuesdays Daily.
J. H. beers, secretary and manage
of the Minnesota River improvement
and Power company, was in Mankat'
today. Mr.. beers states that the com
mittee, Aaron B. Kaercher and Charlie
A. Johnson, that visited Washington II
Gently in connection with the PROPOSE
ton to improve the Minnesota river
have returned and they report tina
both Senators Nelson and Clapp in
formed them that i'm order to brin.
about the desired improvement tn
government, the people and the com
pany of which Mr.. beers is secretary
must all interest themselves to tina
end. 1t is expected that the reservoir
will be constructed under the super
vision of the national government, an
those who realize a benefit from thu
power must assist in paying for lheil
construction. Mai Or Skunk, enginec
for the United States government, sng
gests the construction of reservoirs a
Redwood Falls. Lac qui Parle, and Big
Stone lake. These three will generate
$4,000 horse power and absolutely con
troll the flood waters of the river. Their
cost will he not to exceed 1000 600
Major Skunk is of the opinion that 9
dam should be built near Mankato
providing the tlowage rights wifi no
reach too high figure The entire
scheme OF improvement includes navi
cation from Mankato to st. Paul. Sen
ator Nelson stated to the committe,
that if the reports show that the
river can be made navigable the reser
voirs will he built. 1t is hoped to have
the engineers reports submitted Sc
that an appropriation can be obtained
for the Improvement at this session
of congress.
Mr. beers states that the people OF
the Minnesota river valley should pro
mote a sentiment in favor of the i'm
movement
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
PRESENT JOB OF BERT SHORES
AT FEDERAL PRISON.

Council Bluffs, Iowa. March IS John
G. Mabray. master con man and head
OF The big gang OF swndlers who Sc
cured ~ ,00G.000 from their victims, is
now making brick in the government
prison at Fort Leavenworth. where he
was entered as a prisoner last We'd
nesday.
AiatHay was NO. &c" in the swim
die gang, bat he is No. 6975 in the
government prison, according to the
report received here today.
Other AIabrayites at the same prison
have been assigned 10 work according
to their training. the following being
the list of the Mabray prisoners and
their assignments
Clarence Class pugilist, washing
clothes il tAe laundry.
Clarence Forbes, pugiist, chamber
maid in the cell house.
Harry FORBES pagilis,, potato peel
er and dishwasher IN Kitchen.
III Leach wrestler aaI tcerer, mend
iag prieqn uniforms il, iaior shop.
Icon tozier. fool racer and wrestler
fancy decorator in paint shop.
}. G. Aiabray, profe.- oual million
aire." Juggling mods in briel, Kiln.
Eddie X. Morris. coloral pugilist
shining culinary utensils in kitchen.
Ed Mccoy pugilist, chiseling stoae
iadoes in stone shop.
Willard Powell, horse Jockey, sewing
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
An1boy and Vicinity

The Fox Bros, viii not saw any more
lumber until after seeding
The Willow Creek Creamery company
engaged Benson, the battermaker, foi
another year.
Lawrence StFatton is visiting MS
brother Ray and is assisting him Will
his farm work
Quite a little excitement over tae
question, "Will Amboy go wet or dry 2
III the coming election.
Jeff Collins was operated upon at
Rochester last Monday and at last
accounts was doing well.
Dr. Merrill and wife, who have been
in California some time. are on their
way home also Thomas Randall and
wife are expected TO return about the
same fine.
Most Of he hired men in this vicin-
ity are asking from $35' to $40 per
month aud are readily picked up by
Che farmers as help is scarce and
work plenty.
Parks s Howard closed their maple
sugar operations the past week. They
secured about thirty gallons OF eX-
cellent syrup which IS IL good demand
in this vicinity.
The stork made two visits in this
vicinity the past week leaving girl
al the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Backmistcr and boy at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs Simon Rue
An interesting law shit took place in
Amboy last Friday before Justice Sar-
gent between Otto Peterson of Amboy
and Mr.. Hughes OF Winnebago. The
suit was over some threshing extras
furnished to Peterson Bros as part,
ners. but Otto Peterson claimed his
brother had paid for he same
A pleasant wedding took place at
The home of Mrs Rosa Hartman on
Wednesday evening at $50 O'Clock, be
sng the marriage of her daughter Nina
to Paul Mauschund OF North Dakota.
The bride was handsomely attired in
white cashmere and the groom in con
ventional black. Many friends were
present to participate in the festivities
and the presents were numerous aud
costly The bridal couple started Fri
day ON wedding tour to Illinois TO
visit the eroom's parents and viii then
go to Linton, y d., to make their
future home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hay
ward Succumbs TO Disease

From Mondays Daily.
" ord has been received by friends
and relatives in Mankato of the death
at ten O'Clock Saturday night, at Den
yer. Col. of Alice NJ. Hayward, the
Mrs II. s. Hayward of this city. She
was taken severely sick during the ty
llpoid fever outbreak in this city two
years ago, and his left her in Il
weakened condition, from which she
never fully recovered. tuberculosis Of
the lungs developed last summer. and
she failed rapidly during The fall and
winter, unit it was necessary to send
her To Colorado in the hope that the
air here wonld benefit her. 1t was
too late, howeycr, and she continued
to fail until her death occurred al
though given the best OF treatment.
Mrs. Hayward was called to Denver
in January and remained with hen
daughter constantly mp 10 the time OF
her death. Mr. Hayward was sum
moned there three wee@a ago. and naa
been there since They will return on
the 4:l5 O'Clock train this afternoon.
with the remains.
The deceased was born at Colorado
Springs. Co. and was fourteen years OF
age. She attended the state normal
school during the last few years OF her
life. until her illness necessitateed
her giving up her studies. She was
very bright and attractive
child. and gave great promise
for the future. and is a source OF
deepest sorrow and grief on the part
of her family and friends that her life
could not have been spared. She was
the only daughter, and leaves one nro-
ther. Herman Hayward.
Funeral services viii be bel We'd
nesday, but the hour will not be fixed
until Mr.. aad Mrs. Hayward arrive
The remains will be temporarily inter
red in Mankato, probably 10 be taken
later to Mount Auburn cemetery, Bos-
ton, Mass.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
Husband Killed in Wreck and Wife and
Child Pass AWAY.

Albert Lea, Mimi. March 2S.-Death
has claimed an Albert Lea family, as
a sequel of the terrible accident on
the Rock Island road early this week
II. L.. Pennington was one of those
killed in that wreck He and his wife
resided in this city. About the hour of
the accident, Mrs. Pennington gave
birth to baby boy, which died a day
or two after, and Saturday the wild
owed mother of the little one passed
away. The mother died in ignorance
OF the death of her husband and her
first born.
Mr.. and Mrs Pennington came here
to reside last summer The bodies of
all three will be buried at Galesburg.
ILL.,, their former home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
Mrs. Minnie Leila Ballard Victim Of
tuberculosis; Was . Christian Woman.
From Mondays Daily.

Mrs Minnie Leila Ballard Victim Of
tuberculosis; Was Christian Woman.
From Mondays Daily.
Minnie Leila Ballard. wife OF ihon
as 81 Ballard Of Mankato died Sunday
morning of tuberculosis.
+ The deceased, II daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Plumb, was born June
/ q, 1868. in l.yra towgship, Blue Earth
county and was married in June. 1896
4 She was a devoted Christian from
Childhood and an earn st student OF
Tie bible. She lived out its precopls
in her daily lie Her health became
delicate when child yet she was al
ways happy and cheerful and bore
lnuch suffering cheerfully and al
ways sought TO make others happy
Her msalfsh devotion 10 her family
and friends endeared herself to them
50 that her loss is most EeenIy feit
Her influence upon her only child. For
est Glenn Ballard has been such rs
will lay the foundation for noble man
Ecod Besides she leaves her husband
one sister Mrs. James Ballard and on,
brother Lee Plumb
Funeral services will be held nj Good
Thunder, Wednesday March 20, at :
r. NJ. at the 5. d. \. chlrch
Before leaving for Good 1nundei
a short service will be held at Land
hammer Bros. & Davidsons undertake
ing parlors at $3.50 a. m
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
CHARGED THAT SHE SENT THE
POISONED CANDY.

Iit,j,foi 1i,,, MI % Cbor;g
~; parta,-1 ~, ,. ,''i IA o. g.
phi 1otoat;,a t heoa ya,.,.
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;ae 49, 60; '.', 80" /" ~ : '"", : " ,r; En-?
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~ 'u'''o. i rs OF NieeN'' ana si'
800 ,o''''.''s s'','' nav '"t,i 'e'' my
:" ,,o''e "'',''i,,'eu 10 io''''e '"' s"''S
p r. ,, "'' 'e'i"'e 'i.'H nav :, 'U'''ee
', c No ~ -" = Tue "'' +" ''i'e0
"'H '''''"eN L. ~ '7.N'o" ven
- ''''''".,sol YESTERDAY afternoon =.
,"'''i wv" 'he county attorney o'
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
Eagle Lake

Rosse Higgins is ON the sick list.
Mrs. Bert Anderson is suffering from
laarippe- YRS
Mrs. j. S. Swartz is very i'll witt
pneumonia
John PressnaiI is employed at Chap
mans this week.
G. l.. Buckley transacted business in
Marysburg Friday.
DR.. Helen Hughes OF NIankato was a
caller in town Friday.
Miss Aline Macbeth is suffering
from an attack OF measles.
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Compton called on
friends north of Town Monday.
Roy Compton spent Friday evening
with his uncle, William Compton.
George Buckley purchased fine
horse last week. Consideration, $l75.
Massrs. LYLE Macbeth and Gus Der
gen were county seat visitors Satur
LAY
G. j. Wells and family of Madison
Lake spent Sunday at l.. Nj. Andar-
sons.
Miss Louie Cook, accompanied by a
friend from Mankato, spent Sunday at
home
he Farmers Union Telephone con,
pany held a meeting Wednesday even
AZ ~ the home of William Ewing.
Norman Chapman left Wednesday
ior Illinois Go make an extended visi.
with his grandmother, Mrs. " Bur
CESS.
in ice cream social was given for
ne Methodist Episcopal Sunday school
Saturday evening. 4 good time was
lad by all.
The Misses Theada Thayer and Myr-
lie Autsbauer of Madison Lax spen.
Saturday and Sunday visiting Miss
ildythe Johnston
Messrs. John Cummins. Bradsh and
Frank Johnston, who have been looking
up land in Montana, the past two
weeks, returned home on Friday last
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
Highly Respected Young Lady Died al
local Hospital.

From Mondays Daily.
Miss Mary Kortem. who has beer
living with her mother, Mrs. Con
rad Korteum at 22S North Fifth street
died in a local hospital at $3.50 o'clock
yesterday morning of thrombosis. ont
was twenty-one years of age. and lie,
father resides at Madison Lake. Sh,
held a position as stenographer lat May
err Bros shops until he health failed
She was an estimable young woman
faithful in her work, and highly re
spected by all. and here death causes
much sorrow among all who knew her
She had been sick for some time.
Funeral services will be held tomor
row morning at the Catholic church al
Madison Lake, and the interment will
be made there. The remains We're taker
there yesterday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
CLAIMS FULLERTON is TRYING TO
SHAKE HIM FOR S25.

st. Paul, March 2s.-Is Sam Fuller
ton an Indian givers' Such was The
contention of Carlos Avery, former ex
ecntive agent OF the state game and
fish commission. who. with an attor-
ney, appeared in Justice .Iohnson's court
Saturday to defend an action brought
by Sam to recover $25 alleged to be
due him for Remington rifle secured
for Mr.. Avery November 4, 1905
The action is based on the allega
ton that on the date mentioned Mr..
Fullerton, who was at that time com
missioner of fisheries OF Minnesota, at
the request oil Mr. Avery, purchased Il
Remington automatic rifle from local
gun store for $25. it appearing thai
Sr. Fullerton could secure the rifle at
the wholesale price. The rifle was paid
for. according to receipted bills pre-
sented at the hearing December !, 1908,
by Mr.. Fullerton.
What the Answer Alleges.
In his answer TO he action Mr.. Avery
states that lin the fall of 1907 Mr..
Fullerton came to me and stated that
he had secured two guns. one OF which
| could nave "They did not cost
me anything and You can have one"
SAID Mn Fullerton. never expected
to have to pay for the gun, and knew
nothing about the matter until 1ann-
AIRY 10, 1910, when this action was
brought.
Justice Johnson, after hearing the
evidence in the ease, took the matter
under adyisement until next Wednes-
day. when he will decide the matter.
According to the papers filed with
the court, the action was originally
filed with Justice F. +. Baker, but a
change of venue was secured by Mr.
Avcry'S attorney on the ground chat
he viii not decide the matter impair
TALLY"
Papers Served on Avery.
The papers in the action We're served
upon Mr. Avery on a recent visit to
st. Paul. He and also o. i. Johnson
of Glenwood. former president OF the
commission. appeared and testified at
the hearing Saturday. Johnson testi-
fled that he had heard Fullerton say
half dozen times that he had civ
Ell Avery 4 rifle.
Its simply an attempt TO shake ne
down for $25. said Avery yesterday
afternoon. Il NAV be easy 10 bunco
hut | am not going TO let Fullerton
do it as easy As that
Fullerton gave me the gun couple
of years ago | was not anXinus to
take it. but he insisted. Now that he
is ont he comes and wants 80 for the
gun. | gave him the gun, but | am
not going to pay him any $50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
North Manlato Resident Who Located
Here in 1857.

ucIc III 1857.
From Mondays Daily.
Joseph Schaus died at 6:35 O'Clock
last evening of old age, at the resi-
dence of his daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth
Schaus. 235 Wheeler avenue, Nortl
Mankato. He was born in Luxembourg
Germany, Feb. 20, 1924, and came t,
America in 1857, coming directly t,
Manllato, where he located and engage,
in the trade of stone mason. He wa
one OF the very first stone masons t,
locate In the then struggling village
and he laid all Of the foundations for
the buildings in block fourteen, it j.
said. and also did the stone work or
the Bierbaner brewery and many Other
buildings.
Mrs Schaus died eighteen years ago
but Mr.. Schaus is survived by one
daughter. Mrs. Brisbois, and two sons
Serv, who lives at Winnebago and ia
cob Schaus of North Mankato. Fl,
also leaves one sister in Luxembourg
The deceased was well known and wei
liked, and his death causes much re.
,ret. He was member of ST. Peter
and Paul's society.
Funeral services will be held at st
Peter and Paul's Catholic church at ain,
O'Clock Wednesday morning. and tn,
interment will he made at Calvary
cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-01
Mrs. Eckhart to Reengage in Business
en- South Front Street.

ITT''F UF"'F'NS DHlIV-
Mrs. Fckhart and children have
bnreht ont T. GRANDSON, 10 whom they
sold their grocery stock seven month
ago, and took possession today. They
viii have the store remodeled. reprinted
and repapered. ana will pnt in a com
pletc new stock OF goods, and hopes &c
have everything in readiness by Apri.
/. They expect to continue in the
business permanently now, and their
many friends are glad to see them 1T
The old stand again Mr.. Erlanasof
VIII announce his plans in 4 few days