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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-08-19

contact and we believe that food was
from various sources. The only source
of such food infection which is wide
spread enough to account for the out
breaks is the carriage of infection by
flies TO food i'll general, perhaps to
sidewalk displays of fruit stores, etc,
and still more probably to food in
Kitchens during preparation, and III
dining rooms after the food is pre-
pared.
Conditions in all the towns seen were
such that the general filth SO prevalent
on streets and in allcyways, including
deposits of manure, outdoor closets
and garbage piles, would certainly ac-
count for the prevalence of infective
agents.
| call your attention to this because
great many inquiries are directed to
us from time to time concerning this
widespread outbreak, and | believe it
is your duty as health officer to make
these findings prominent in your COM
munity, perhaps by sending note on
the subject to the local newspapers,
perhaps by placards in public places,
possibly through the churches or other
public meetings, and through the
schools when the schools open. I'm
doubtedly the flies will continue for
month or six weeks after the open
ing of the schools.
| This form of outbreak, while suf-
i fcently serious matter, would not de-
serve so much attention were it not
that the distribution of the infection
/ by flies does not always stop short
at dysentery, but may result in a
considerable amount of typhoid fever,
as it has already done in some COM
munities.
l would point out, however, that the
typhoid fever probably is usually con-
nected with infection carried from out
door closets and not with infection
from garbage, manure or contaminated
fruit. Very sincerely yours, II. w.
Hill, director, division of cpidemiology.
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Friday, August 10, 1910

fairs. The herds to be in competition
at county fairs are to consist of one
pure-brcd sire, any dairy breed and
three OF more females, either grades
or purc-breds of the same breed, and
any age will be admissible. Fairs
receiving these prizes must select a
competent Judge of dairy cattle, either
approved by the Minnesota experiment
station or the State Dairyman's asso-
cation.
The prizes above referred to will be
awarded only when there is compcti-
ton of two or moro exhibits, and no
state institution will be permitted to
exhibit stock in competition for cups.
Towns Awarded Cups.
The following towns have been
awarded cups in accordance with the
specifications and rules above given.
No alterations or exceptions will be
made Arlington. Albert Lea, Cokato,
Fertile, Pennington, Hutchinson, Man
kato, LeSueur, Montevideo, North
field, Owatonna, Pine City, st. Peter,
Rush City, Austin. Barnum, Litchfield,
Fairmont, Herman, Luverne, Madison.
Long Prairie. New Ulm. Plainview,
Rochester and Redwood Falls.
Dates for the Fair.
The Mankato fair will be held Sep
TENDER ], 2 and g. The management
is sparing neither time nor expense
to make it equal to those which have
been held in the past. Mankato man,
ufacturers and business men will as
sist in making the exhibits all that
they should be. The race program will
be all that hOrsemen could wish for
and the attractions generally will be
up to standard. The grounds will be
put in first-class condition. There will
be variety of frst-class amusements
on the program, besides ball games
and a class of sporting events that is
sure to be pleasing.
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KEEP THE KIDNEYS WELL.
Health Is Worth Saving, and Some
Ma1katO People Know How
TO Save II

Many Mankato people take their lives
in their hands by neglecting the Kid
neys when they know these organs
need help. Sick kidneys are RESPONSE
bic for vast amount of suffering and
i'll health, but there is no need to suf-
fer nor TO remain in danger when all
diseases and aches and pains due to
weak kidneys can be quickly and per
manently cured by the use of Doan's
Kidney Pills. Here is a Mankato citi-
zen's recommendation.
William T.. Jessup, 40S Poplar street.
Mankato, Mimi, says: 'Doans Kidney
Pills are the best kidney remedy ever
used. | contracted kidney disease dur
ing service in the Philippines. The
.trmy surgeon doctored me, but | did
not obtain any relief. After coming
back to Mankato, | procured Doan's
Kidney Pills from j. e. Thro's Drug
Store and began their use. was AZ
that time suffering from severe pains
in my back and loins and felt uiser-
able i'll every way. Doans Kidney Pills
relieved me promptly and | have been
a great deal better since then. | have
never known of case where Doan's
Kidney Pills have failed to cure if the
directions were closely followed"
For sale by all dealers Price 30
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New
York, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the Doan's-and
take no other
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operated by electricity and a lower
power rate will be an additional in
ducement for the location of the fac
tory in this city. Owatonna, with its
new schedule of electric power rates,
should he in a position to easily CON
vince the Hugo people that they can
get Juice" cheaper in this city than
in any other city of this size i'll the
state
+. a. Dunham, secretary of the Bust
ness Mems association, has written
the Hugo people, calling their atten-
lions to the advantages to be obtained
by removing to this city, and is
strongly in hope of inducing them to in
vestigatc our proposition before decid-
ing upon any location.
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ESTATE CONSISTS OF THIRTEEN
THOUSAND DOLLARS.
From Thursdays Daily.

From thursdays Daily.
the will of the late Jacob Born
has been filed III the probate court.
1t is dated October 80, 1903, and the
estate consists of $4,000 of personal
property and $4,000 of real estate.
The heirs are one son, John L. Born,
two daughters, Mrs. Eliza b. Bremen
and Mrs. Mary Ann Niemeyer. and
one grand child, George j. Boernecke.
The will provides for a life estate
in the property for the wife, now
dead. After her death, the property
is to be divided as follows: The
household goods are to be divided
equally between the three children and
grand child. The son is to receive
all of the wagons, buggies and farm
machinery and implements, and 81 900
of the life insurance, and Mrs Bren-
ner is to receive 500 of the life in
surance, and the grand daughter, Rosie
Division of Real Estate.
The son is to receive POP acres of
land in section "a, Lime township,
and in section 3, Mankato township.
Mrs. Niemeyer is to receive a life
estate i'll eighty acres i'll section 3,
Mankato. Mrs. Bremen is to receive
forty acres in section II, Mankato,
and fractional parcel III lot 4, block
5, Burners plat. The grandson, when
he becomes twenty three years of age,
is to receive 100 acres of land i'm
sections Is and 10, Leray. All OF the
rest of the property is to be divided
equally between the four heirs. The
son and George Bremen, the son-in-
law, are appointed executors, and they,
with Charles Graf, are to be trustees
for the grandson.
Mrs. Catherine Weber Yesterday pc
titioned the probate court to appoint
Philip Weber administrators of the es-
tate of his father, the late Matthias
Weber. The personal property is val
ued at 800, and the real estate at
$500 The heirs are the widow, two
sons and two daughters.
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LETTER TO FRANK DAY CONTAINS
FEW WORDS.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Frank A. Day has. so it is reported,
decided to take a trip to Seattle, and
there the chairman of the democratic
committee will meet john Lind and try
TO persuade that gentleman to accept
the nomination for governor
There are those who express the
opinion that Mr.. Day will not expert
ence much difficulty in getting Mr..
Lind to accept inasmuch as the former
governor has left fine spot cleared
for his acrobatic stunt. In his letter
to Frank Day, Mr.. Lind wrote that
he was not appraised to the situation.
That can mean when he is told that
the democrats are clamoring for him,
he will pen letter to the dear PEG.
pie apprising them that he could not
stand the pressure. Therefore, he must
fall for the nomination and accept it.
Busy Day for Frank.
Frank Day spent busy day yes
terday. He was cavortiDg around con
siderable He Travelled back and forth
consulted with the leaders relative to
the situation.
What Lind Wrote.
This is what Lind said in his letter
to Mr.. Day: Not having been fully
appraised of what happened at the con.
vention, / can see no reason for chang
ing my mind"
Upon that fraii structure the demo-
cratic leaders nave built a structure
of hope. They see in these few words
an opening, and are preparing for the
grand "blow off''-in other words
Lind's address to the public wherein
he will say that no man could refuse
a nomination for governor pressed as
he has been to accept.
Several Conferences Held.
Yesterday. there were one or two
conferences in st. Paul relative to the
possible candidacy of Mr. McEwen and
Mr.. Lind's persistence in his refusal
he might not be averse to accepting
the nomination. He viii insist that it
"comc clean" which means that he
will ask the assistance and support OF
John Lind.
In opposition to the plan of the kit
chen cabinet group, headed by Frank
A. Day, is the attitude of the Ramsey
county politicians, where former Mayor
Lawler is being held in reserve.
ity to Frank Day and the kitchen cab
met group. Mr.. Lawlcr has said in ad
vance that he would not touch the
nomination with candy tongs" if il
comes from the state central commit
tee, and that ''no selfrespecting demo
crat would accept the nomination from
the committee"
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SHOW THAT WILL BE GIVEN AT
GARDEN CITY.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Adorned with the facial expressions
of almost every candidate that is
seeking office in Blue Earth county
and those of the two gentlemen that
are seeking the republican nomination
for congress in this district, the prem
ium list for the forty-eighth annual
fair of the Blue Earth County Agricul
tural society, has made its appearance.
The dates for the fair are September
IA to Is, and the place, Garden City.
The president of the society is George
Norman and w. A. Roberts is secre
tary. C.. n. John is treasurer. The
vice presidents are: o. 0. Jular, first
district; Hon. i. 7. Champlin, second
district Geo. Z. Austin. third district;
II. O. Thompson, fourth district; James
Bryson, fifth district.
Heads of Departments
superintendent of departments: Cat
tie and horses, George i. Austin;
sheep and swine, o. @. Juliar; poultry
Lawrence Hansen; floral house, Blanche
Robinson; fruits, l.. ID. Mills; vege
tables, Nj. II. Caller.
Congressman Hammond is to speak
at the fair and other attractions will
be engaged.
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MANKATO FREE PRESS
YOUNG MAN DIED OF TUBERCU-
LOSIS ON SUNDAY.
From MONDAYS Daily.

Charles Owen died at the home of
his father, George b. Owen, at Point
Pleasant at $50 o'clock Sunday
morning, of tuberculosis of the bowels,
after long illness. lie was taken
sick about eighteen months ago, with
tuberculosis of the lungs, and in July
of last year entered DIR. Taylor's san
itarium at Pine City, where he re-
manned for number of months, and
reGained his strength. He seemed
cured, but later the bowel trouble
developed, and since March Mr.. Owen
made his home in tent that his
father pitched i'll his yard, where he
could have constant out of doors air.
However, in spite of all that could
be done. the best of nursing and the
tender solcitude of his family and
friends, ne continued to fail, and the
past week he lost his strength rapidly.
The end came peacefully and without
pain.
Young Man of Great Promise.
Charles David Owen was born in
NIankato March 10, 1892, and was
raised in this city and at Point
Pleasant He went through the Madi-
son Lake public school, and entered
local business college, and it was
while attending this That he contract
ed a cold that opened the way for
the disease that Slapped his strength.
He was baptised in the Christian
church in this city. He was young
man of great promise, and one who
made friends readily and held them.
OF quiet disposition. he was genial
and companionable, and his death is
source of sorrow TO all who knew
him. He was young man of correct
principles and sterling worth, and his
friends had predicted career of use
fulness for him.
The deceased is survived by his
father and one brother, Edgar Owen,
of this city, whose family is sojourn-
ing at the Point. His mother died
some years ago in California, and is
buried there. The family will have the
sympathy of all in their loss and
deep sorrow.
The funeral took place at two
o'clock this afternoon from the un,
dertaking rooms of the John Klein
Undertaking company, and was pri-
Glenwood cemetery.
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HOPE TO ENCOURAGE BREEDING
OF BETTER STOCK.
From FRIDAYS Daily.


DR.. NJ. B. Wood has received prize
silver cup that the Minnesota State
Dairymen's assOcia ton has offered as
Il premium to be offered at the COM
ing fair. 1t is large and beautiful
loving cup, and is offered for the pur-
pose of encouraging the breeding of
better dairy stock. The association
will offer these premiums at several
county fairs in the state. The COM
petition is open only to the smaller
breeders, as the large ones, who show
at state fairs, are debarred.
Cup Is on Display
The cup is valued at $50. and Dr.
Wood has placed it on display in
Wood 4 Bakers display window OH
South Front street, where those in
terested are invited to look at it. 1t
is certainly worth going after.
DIR. Wood is in favor of securing a
tent and making a feature of the dis
play of dairy cattle, separate from
the other cattle display.
The cup will be offered for the best
display at the fair to be held in this
city next month by the Mankato Fair
and Blue Earth County Agricultural
association.
Rules for Competition.
Breeders and farmers may compete
for cups only in one county. Thus the
prize will go to an actual farmer or
breeder in the locality. No cattle
shown at state fair Or dairy shows
will be permitted to enter at county
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pint bottle of whisky. The warrant
further accuses Burk of conducting a
public drinking place. Dodge is the
party signing the complaint.
Did Not Find Burk at Home.
Sheriff Donahue and Deputy Sheriff
klughcrz. armed with the warrant,
went to Garden City last evening.
starting at seven o'clock, but did not
lind Burk at home. His wife was AT
the hotel, and did not like to have
The house searched until her husband
came, but after the officers had waited
until ten o'clock and there being no
sign OF Burk's returning, it was de-
cided to make the search. especially
as the automobile was being paid for
by the hour. In the cellar was found
two sacks. containing forty-eieht quart
bottles of beer. each bearing the label
of a Minneapolis brewing company
These were placed in tie auto. A few
empty bottles were seen. and also
numerous corks. The officers left
word for Burk to come 10 the city,
and came in
Met at Depot By Sheriff.
This morning Burk arrived on an
early train and was met at the depot
by the sheriff, and the warrant was
served. Burk desired to consult with
an attorney and went to see c. o.
DALEY. Mr.. Burk stated that he has
not been conducting "blind pig" OF
selling liquor without a license. He
said that the beer was some that he
had for his own use. He said that
last spring his doctor advised him to
drink malt for his health, and that he
bought quantity and did not like it,
80 has been selling that. What he sold
to Dodge was malt and not beer, he
said He denied selling him any whisky
Claims He Sold Malt.
Burk states that Dodge and party
came to his place and said that they
were awfully dry, and he sold them
the malt. but did not sell it in his
building, but took it out to them, and
they drank it out of doors. Mr.. Burk
states that he has been proprietor OF
Tic 1or dpOuC HlEt
years. He says that he was busy
yesterday helping his son-in-law thresh
beyond Good Thunder, and did not get
home until about one o'clock in the
morning.
Garden City is dry" town. but
there have been rumors for six months
past that it was not so dry but what
the initiated could obtain relief fol
their parched tongues. Bmk's name
has somtimcs been mentioned in thi.
connection. according to the officers
but to get evidence upon which t(
base prosecutions was no easy ma t.
ter.
Opinion of County Attorney
County Attorney Plymat holds that
il malt is intoxicating it is unlawful
TO sell ii without a license. And ais,
it is Illegal to sell it in no-licenst
town.
In the municipal court this after
noon Burk pleaded guilty and paid {
fine and costs of $5S.
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Weekly Resume for the Territory
West of WinOna.

Winona, August l5.-Thc crop re-
port for this week covering conditions
along the Northwestern lines west of
Winona issued by General Agent II.
j. Wagon is as follows:
The weather since our last report
has been favorable, the temperature
ranging from 60 to 80 degrees.
On August 8 we had light rain over
entire division. August 8 thirty min
utes' rain WinOna to GAINESVILLE. Au-
gust IL fifteen to fortv-five minutes
rain. Dodge Center to Sleepy Eye, and
August II, thirty minutes to two
hours heavy rain, Winona to Waseca.
The additional moisture is very
beneficial to corn, which is showing
good progress.
Harvest of small grain is completed
and considerable stacking done.
Below we give results of yields re-
ceived since our previous report:
IL lat.
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RECENT BOWEL TROUBLE DUE TO
OTHER CAUSES.
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
In common with other towns and
through the country districts, Mankato
has had number of cases of bowel
trouble. This always happens at this
time of the year, and is entirely in
dependent of the water supply, which
is safer now than it ever was.
Health Officer Dahl today received
the following letter from Dir. Hill of
Minneapolis on the subject that will
explain the cause of it, and should
lead to greater vigilance against the
fly pest:
Minneapolis, August 10Th, l9l0.-Dr.
G. A. Dahl. Health Officer, Mankato
MINI. Dear DR.. Dahl: A recent in
vestigation concerning the dysentery or
diarrhoea which is prevalent at many
points of the range and also at points
not on the range, succeeded in elimi-
mating as cause of the outbreak any
general infection of water or milk
The outbreaks were too extensive for
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DEMOCRATS CAST ABOUT FOR
SENATORIAL TIMBER.
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Samuel Democrat Works is likely to
have trouble OH his hands before the
primaries are open for the voX populi
on the morning of September 20.
There are rumors that another Rich
mond of the democratic persuasion will
make his appearance i'll the senatorial
field. His name is George Keith and
he lives in Sterling He is well and
favorably known throughout Blue
Earth county. He is one of the prom
inent farmers of Sterling, substantial
man and popular. Democratic friends
have been urging Mr.. Keith to become
ii candidate. Delegations have called
on him for the purpose of rendering
their support in case he decides to
seek the nomination. 1t is understood
that Mr.. Keith has the matter under
consideration. Many democrats
throughout the county are opposed to
the denomination of Mr. Works. They
arc making no secret of their Opposi-
ton.
NJ. A. Just of Rapidan has announced
his determination to be candidate for
the legislature on the democratic
ticket
The last day for filing for nomina-
ton at the primaries is about three
weeks away.
Frank Ellsworth. candidate for con
gress spent Saturday i'll Mankato and
met number of republicans. He ex-
poets to return to this city during the
week and will meet many more of the
party men.
William Peterson. town clerk of
Belgrade town. filed for the nomination
for county treasurer of NicOllct county
IN SATURDAY. He is n rpDublican
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skull is considered nothing less than
miraculous.
Two local physicians were immed-
lately summoned and made hasty
examination, which resulted in the 10
cation of the bullet, which was re-
moved without great difficulty. The
boy is able to be up andaround and
seems none the worse for his narrow
escape from DEATH
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CLERKS DETAINED AT LAKE RE-
SORT BY THE RAIN.
From Mondays Daily.

The council held regular meeting
this forenoon, with all of the mem
bers present, but with city Clerk
Scherer absent. The latter was at
Lake Washington and could not get
in on account of the rain No one else
las the combination to the vault, and
the minutes book could not be gotten.
The principal business before the meet
ing was carried out, nevertheless.
\ letter was received from Fielding
& Shepley. stating that on account
of there being a strike in the yards of
the burlington Paving Brick company
it had been unable to obtain brick to
finish the paving of Second and Main
streets in the time limited by the
contract, August and 10, but all
work would be finished in a few days.
They asked that their time for com.
pIeting the work be extended to Aug.
20.
The council was not averse to this.
provided the firm will pave across the
railway tracks at the same rate as the
rest of Main street. The letter was
placed on file. but 10 other action
taken.
Balance in City Treasury.
Commissioner Lamm presented the
first monthly statement of the city's
finances, for July, and it was placed on
file The balance in the city treas
ury is $3l,6lG.S2.
The council had a hearing on the
making of the assessment for curbing
and gutterihg Lincoln street. The as
sessment was made, and the hearing
was set for Aug. 80 at 10 a. m. The
work OH the Wysong corner is to be
done over.
The matter of collecting unpaid
water rents was considered, and it was
decided to collect these and shut off
the practice of parties taking water
from stand pipes. The threshers will
be charged a small sum for water
used to fill tank wagons.
City Engineer Wilson thought that
people with larger water connections
should pay higher minimum than
small consumers do.
Big Water Bill.
1t was stated that the Mailing Com
pany owes the city $1,000 for city
water used. 1t used 100000 gallons
in one day. This is to be one of the
bills collected.
1t was stated that 10000 gallons of
water day arc being used by the
Hubbard mill, for $50 year, which
was not enough.
1t was stated that the high school
contractor would furnish dirt at Wash
ington park at 20 cents load. 1t
was thought best to get what dirt is
needed.
The profile of the curb and gutter on
Record street was presented, and it was
stated tina the expense to the city on
Record and Pleasant streets would be
$2Ol 80 The council voted to adopt
| the profile and specifications, and the
hearing was set for Aug. % at 10 a.
m, under the public necessity clause