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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-04-07
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT NEAR
AMBOY ON SUNDAY.
Husband Suffered Burns on Face
and Hands; Are Recent Corners
to Shelby Township.

From Mondays Daily.
Mrs. John Riley was instantly
killed by the explosion of gas
plant in the basement of her home,
six miles west of Amboy, at seven
o'clock yesterday morning. Her body
was horribly burned and the house
and furniture were damaged by the
flames which followed the blow up.
The timely arrival of Mr.. Riley pre-
vented his wife's body from being
burned to crisp, the total destruc-
ton of the dwelling and possibly a
further loss of life.
Lighted Match in Basement.
Yesterday morning Mrs. Riley was
preparing breakfast and went to the
basement to procure some potatoes.
She lighted a match and instantly
an explosion followed. The gas plant
was wrecked and Mrs. Riley was
killed i'll an instant. Just then Mr.
he had been doing the morning
chores. He rushed to the basement
and found his wife lying on the
floor. Unmindful of the flames, he
picked her up and carried her out of
doors. She was then beyond all
human aid. Mr.. Riley at once turn
ed his attention to saving his home
This was accomplished by the help
of his children. The walls and fur
niture in two of the rooms were
DAMAGED conSidorably
1t is thought that a leak in the
plant permitted the gas to escape
and when Mrs. Riley lighted the
match the gas was ignited, causing
the explosion.
Mr.. Reilly Suffered Burns.
Mr.. Riley's face and hands were
burned. but he Will soon recover
Mrs. Riley was the mother of five
daughters and two sons. One daugh-
ter was married in February and
lives in Missouri.
The family moved to Shelby town
ship from Iowa two weeks ago. hav-
ing purchased the John l.. McKib-
ben farm. They were just getting
settled in their new home. The
house had been reprinted and dec
Grated and other improvements
made
The funeral of Mrs. Riley was
held from the Willow Creek Metho-
dist Episcopal church at one o'clock
this afternoon. Rev. w. S. Emery
of Amboy conducting the services.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-04-07

Mr.. kestner was an excellent citi
zen. respected by all, and his death
causes much regret. 1t was last
October that his father died, over
ninety years old.
Funeral services will be held at
the house at one o'clock Tuesday
afternoon, and the interment will
be made at the Rapidan cemetery.
Joseph, the ten months old child
of Mr.. and Mrs. e. J. KOpp, who
live near Madison Lake, died yester-
day morning of pneumonia. The
time for the funeral has not been
set definitely.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-04-07
Convention Of knights of Pythias
Held at Farmont.
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Nine members of MankatO lodge
No. sc, Knights of Pythias, attended
the district convention at Fairmont
yesterday. They were d. S. Evans,
j. B. Richards, f. f. Ellsworth, John
r. Bowen, Elmer Glenn, George An
derson, II. A. Blasting. Guy r. Grant
and w. e. Palmer. They returned
on the 1915 a. IN. train today.
The convention was one of the
best ever held in this section. The
first rank was conferred upon seven
candidates, and the third rank upon
four and the work was very pretty
The grand lodge officers were pres
ent and gave short addresses, as
did representatives of the other
lodges represented. Mr.. Evans re-
sponded very nicely for Mankato
lodge.
The Fairmont lodge was profuse
in it's hospitality, and entertained the
visitors at supper, banquet and
breakfast this morning. The banquet
was a fine spread, put on by the
Pythian Sisters.
The Garden City lodge was rep
resented by Ii. A. Bixby, Mr.. Wade
and one other. Five members OF
the Owatonna lodge passed through
Mankato going to and from the con-
vention. A number of towns were
represented, and about 200 were
present.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-04-07
Land for Sale.

Choice smooth open prairie land,
black lean soil with yellow clay
subsoil. Red Lake county, Mime
sofa. $15 to $50 per acre, easy terms
Grows, corn, timothy, clover, wheat,
flax, oats and barley Finest dairy
country in the state of Minnesota
Twenty-one creameries in county.
Good roads, schools and churches
No land to exceed twelve miles from
good markets. Two main lines of
railroad, the Twin-CityWinnipeg and
Plummer-Duluth 500 lines. Excellent
shipping facilities twin cities and
Duluth TO the Great Lakes. A postal
brings map and price list describing
country and tracts of land for sale.
JULIUS PLETH,
Plummer, Red Lake County, Mimi.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-04-07

Agnew for the Philomathians, This
was no discredit to the others, how
ever, for the audience had difficulty
in deciding for whom to vote, where
all did SO splendidly. Mr. Johnson
and Miss Agnew were presented
by Mr.. Scherer each with 50 gold
piece.
The judges 'awarded the posses
sion of the cup to the Zetamathian
society, by vote of two to one,
and this was the signal for great
outburst Of noise by the successful
society, while the members of the
other appeared detected and filed
out without a murmur
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-04-07
Tramgood kestner, Who Died Last
Niuht; Born in Wisconsin.

From Saturdays Daily.
Tramgood Kestner of Rapldan
died in this city last night. He was
born October %, 1854, in Wisconsin,
but had resided in Rapidan for forty
years past. "A widow and four chill
dren survive, Mrs. Albert Mann and
Mrs. Ed. Price Of Rapidan, and
Lena and Louis, living at home. The
Ferdinand, of Rapidan, and four Sis
tiers, Mrs. Charles Miske and Mrs.
Mrs. William Geistard of Rapidan
Mrs. Fred Kruger of Lakefield, and
Mrs. Robert Kneipter of Amboy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-04-07

Probate Hughes about the matter.
The latter had Williams taken care
Of, and he was locked up for the
night to prevent further attempts
at self destruction. His injuries
were slight, and were bandaged up
by the physician, DR.. j. w. Andrews.
This forenoon, Williams was ex-
amined as to his sanity and was
adjudged insane and was committed
to the asylum at st. Peter, and
was taken there by Chief Of Police
George Pond.
Admitted Tried to- Kill Self.
During the examination Williams
admitted that he had tried to kill
himself, and said that he would
have done it if the knife. had not
been so dull. 1t developed from
the testimony that Williams had his
first attack of insanity in Septem-
Der, 1905, and that he was then
committed the insane asylum at
st. Peter, and was later discharged,
having been greatly benefited by
the treatment. The present attack
came on suddenly three days ago,
and he has ever since had a desire
to kill himself. He imagines that
people are talking about him and
that they want to hear what he
is saying.
Williams wife is dead and he has
no children second cousin is
his only known relative in this
country. His age is siXty-seven
years, and has resided in Man.
kato since 1870 He is painter
by trade. He is said to be af
flicted with epilepsy. a
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-04-07

-ANDSEEkERS-Th opening of the
Fort Berth0ld reservation. near
Plaza, n. d., takes place this sum
mer. For full Information send
so cents to G. e. Hofr, Plaza, n.
D. This is your last chance for
North Dakota homestead land.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-04-07

WANTED-GirlS over sixteen years
of age in our sweater department.
Good wages. Mankato Mills Co.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-04-07

German speaking stenog-
rapher and office man wanted.
State age, references and SAL
airy desired, Lock Box 231,
Mott, N. D.
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From Fridays Daily.
II. F. Heldenbrand and Charles w.
Miller of Newark, Ohio, have pur-
chased the interests of the Mankato
Hotel company, proprietors of the
Saulpaugh.
Mr.. Heldenbrand is a first class
hotel man, having operated the
Jackson hotel at Newark, so many
years and conducted eating houses
Of the Baltimore and Ohio railway.
He will be the active manager of
the Saulpaugh, bringing his family
here in the near future. Mr.. Miller
will continue to reside at Newark,
visiting here occasionally.
These gentlemen will make a
number of changes and betterments
at the Saulpaugh and refurnish to
considerable extent.
Messrs. Hamilton leave the Saul
paugh with a warm spot for Man.
katO, having enjoyed a splendid bus
mess, and consider the Saulpaugh
one of the best hotels in the north.
west and their business has shown
big increase right along.
II. II. Hamilton and James E.
Hamilton will in the near future
enter the hotel business, with their
brother, C. B. Hamilton of Denver
Colo. w. III. Hamilton will discon
tinue active hotel work for the pres
ent, visiting his mother in Camp
Point, Ill.
Mr.. Heldenbrand took possession
of the hotel at noon today.
MeSsrs. Hamilton will remain two
weeks or more before leaving fol
the west and south.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-04-07

fecting plans for financing the fenc-
ing and the laying out of the grounds
and the equipping of the representa-
tive team. A number of men have
already given literally for this prof.
ect and everyone interested in base
ball and in civic undertaking OF
this kind, ought to get right back
of this project and help boost. Dur
ing the next few days, the com
mittee will see the business inter-
ests and find out what they will
do for the cause. Every dollar will
help Mankato to have representa-
tive ball team, with good ground
for playing and will be able to see,
each Saturday afternoon, a high
grade game with the best teams
available in this section. Send SUBJ
scriptions to w. III. Rabe, care OF
Patterson Mercantile company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-04-07

+ Humphrey Williams, an old resi-
dent, who has been living alone on
Minnesota street, while out of his
head, attempted 10 take his own life
at about four o'clock yesterday aft
ernOon. Siezing knife, in the
loneliness of his little home, he
drew it back and forth across his
throat, but the knife proved dull.
and before he had succeeded in
striking a vital part, his distant rel
atiye by marriage, w. W. James,
happened to drop in to see how he
was getting along, and found him
i'll the act of cutting his throat
Persuaded Man to Desist.
Mortified, Mr. James persuaded
the insane man to desist and then
summoned physician and notified
the family attorney, Thomas Hughes,
who at once informed Judge OF
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The Audience Voted.
The audience were given Austra-
ian ballots to vote their choice of
the best debater, and these were
gathered up and cohtfted and Mr..
johnson had am overwhelming vote
for the Zetamathians and Miss
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02
Noted Rupture Expert Here.
Seeley, Who Fitted the Car Of Rus
sia, vii, be at the Portland
Hotel, YanktOn.


r. Fl. SeeIey Of Chicago and PhIla-
delphja, the noted truss expert will
be at the Portland hotel and will re-
main In Yankton Thursnay and FRI
day only Feb. End and 3rd. Mr.. Nee
ley saws: 1.-THE Spermatic Shield
Truss az now used and approved by
the United States government will
not only retain any case of rupture
perfectly, affording immediate relief,
but closes the opening in 10 days on
the averagecase. and costing only pro-
portiOnate with common trusses. 4"
This instrument received the only
aware In Englahc and In Spain. produ
cling results without surgery or harm
full injections Mr.. Seeley has docu-
mentary references from the United
States government, Washington. ID.
c.. for your inspection. All charity
cases without charge, or IL any inter.
estcd. call he will he glad TO show the
truss without charge or fit them II de
sired. Anyone ruptured should re-
member the the date aud take adyan-
tage OF this unusualopportunity. His
home Estab'mt, 20 Dearborn Street,
Chicago.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02
MARKET
Changed every Thursday
ABOUT TOWN

Tuesday oil this week was q &c.
nuine summer day.
Charles Skorpik OF Tyndall was
here last Saturday visiting.
A baby girl arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. FIR. Carda.
DR.. Blezek made a professional
call to Lake Andes Monday.
For a square deal, good lumber. and
low prices, come TO J. H. Queal Co.
Mrs. Frank Hakl Of Yankton
Visited her children early in the
week.
John Novak has Lur based the
Gust G,go.,n place in Ravinia last
week.
A baby boy arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Vac.av Benes last
Friday.
A baby boy arrived a. the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. John Ioczek who
live in town.
The dav light bill has passed.
Saloons m ,b's state will have 10
close al 9 y. m.
The Indepe ndent has for sale
School warrant books Of 100
sheets at 7sc. each.
Anton Wagner of near Lake
Andes WAS here early in the week
vrs,',pg relatives.
Miss Mary iIruska visited a,
the home OF Mrs. Joseph Melmer
near Dante last week.
Pay your taxes at the Tatyo,
State bank. We have c0mpS.,e
list tor labor and vicinity IN hs III
Bon Humme aud Ysnkton COT n.
,"s. This Will save you time nd
money. labor State E4 *,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02
T. v. Ptak Anton Hajek and l..
Harrison of Tyndall were here on
business matters Thursday.

4. v. ldk AutOH I1dJCk duu -.
Harrison of Tyndall were here on
business matters Thursday.
For rent, 100 acres of land 7
miles east of Tabor, so acres
broke. Apply to John Janda, Ia
Dor. S. D.
Miss Delphia Smolik stopt here
last Saturday for short visit on
her way home from Omaha where
she visited relatives.
Some Of our merchants are sup.
plying themselves with ice for the
summer. Hruska & Trunec have
received 3 cars, M. B. Welfl q
and los. Musil l..
A basket social will be given in
the Grell school Feb. d. The la
dies and girls are invited to pre-
pare baskets for the occasion. An
invitation ir extended to all to at
tend.
Frank Kostroun has purchased
the James Smolik farm 3 miles
seast of town last week. This
gives him three splendid farms ad
joining each other or 40 acres of
the finest land in Yankton county.
The Tabor band played at the
basket social at Dante Monday
and report very large crowd.
The baskets brought SIr8. which
is a nice sum indeed and will be
used for the benefit OF the Catho-
lie church there. The social was
held in the new Mercantile Cos.
store building which is almost
completed except a few finishing
touches.
d. Swift & Co patent lawyers,
Washington. D. c., have sent US a
pretty, red. stiff covered pocket
diary for 1911. They will send 1t
to our subs cribers for 4 one-cent
stamps. 1t contains 90 pages. a
date a date and blank space tor
ca IN day, and u other pages OF
v .luable information; = jewel OF
usefulness and 10 we'll worth twen-
~ FIVE cents.
Tuesday morning at the Presby
tar,an church west of town, Will
liam Pluhu and Miss Mary Uhcr-
ka v ere joined in wedlock by Rev
Lrnka. The wedding festivities
were held at the home OF the
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
State Of South Dakota,
County of BON Homme.

state OF South Dakota,
County of Bon Homme.
In the County Court, in and for Bon Homme
County.
In the matter Of the estate OF Peter Genant
deceased
Notice is hereby given by the undersigned.
administrator Of the estate of Peter Genant.
deceased, to the creditors Of, and all persons
having claims against the said deceased. to
exhibit them with the necessary vouchers
within four months after the first publication
Of this notice to the said administrator, at the
Office Of Scoblic & French. In the city of Tyn-
dali, said county of Bon Homme, South
Dakota.
Dated this 18th day of January, A. d. 1911.
GEORGE GENANT,
Administrator of the estate of Peter
SCORLIC & FRENCH, Genant. deceased
Attorneys for Administrator. j26fl6
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02

Have you any trouble
with freezing the old style gasoline engines and
crack the jacket at this time OF the Year, If you
are lucky man.
How would You Like
engine that has cooling system but air
cooling One that freezes
GADE
you've heard the before which stands for the best
that modern ingenuity make
The Gade Air.COOled
gasoline engine is undisputabe the latest invention in
gasoline engines 1t different from the old kind.
You may them as long the day is long and they
will run. by gum.
Some Day You will Need
engine Let US give you honest advice GET
THE GADE and you'll be thankful We don't
where you get but get it by all You
titled to the lest.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02

brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Vim
cent Uherka, west of town. The
groom had been farming near
Wagner. In the spring the young
people will move on their clam
near Miles City, Mont. 10 make
their home.
Jerome Kinney of Alton, Iowa,
has purchased the Peterka store
at Utica. This establishment was
the first business house in the
town of Utica and was original,
opened by King & Darby about
20 years ago. 1t has since been
conducted by M. King alone then
by King and Rudolph Peterka,
was purchased from them by nj
H. Beck and was sold by him to
John Peterka. from whom Frank
Wagner bought the business a few
days ago, transferring it to Mr..
Kinney-Press- Oak otan.
Whiskey Is a good friend but a
poor master. Used In moderation it
cheers, inspires and strengthens men,
In this gray world why may we not
touch elbows with our neighbors oc-
casionally in a social glass? Why
may we not make reasonable use Of
that prince Of whiskies-I. w. Har-
Ter. Sold by Hruska e Trunec.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02
AUCTION SALE.

An auction sale will he held on
the farm Of Peter. +. Petrik, 2
miles south Of Tabor, on Monday,
Feb. 6. 1911, at which I6 good
horses. cows. farm machinery and
household goods will be sold to
the highest bidder, The owners
are August and Edward Stava,
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
state Of South Dakota.
County OF Bon Homme

In the County Court. In and for said county.
In the matter Of the estate of A. b. Hokuf.
deceased.
Notice Is hereby given by the undersigned.
Henry Hokuf executor of the will and estate
OF A. u. Gokuf. deceased. TO the creditors Of.
and all persons having claims against the said
deceased. 10 exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers. within SIX months afther the first
publication Of This notice. to the said Henry
Hokuf. executor. at the Office of Scoblic &
French. in the city OF Tyndall. in the county
Of Bon Homme, state Of South Dakota
Dated at Tyndall. South Dakota. December
20, 1910. HENRY HOKUF.
Executor OF the VIII of A. b. Hokuf
scoblic & French. deceased.
Attorneys for Executor j5f2
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02
Notice.

Bring in YOUR Tac-co coffee Pre-
MUM certificates. The premium
watch contest will be closed on
Feb. 20 1911. The one prese mt
ing the largest number of certif-
Gates at our store on this date will
be awarded with the beautiful
gold watch. Chas Vauk & Sons.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02
$40 Reward

will be given anyone giving informa.
ton leading to the conviction of any
person hunting without license, as
prescribed by the game laws of this
state. AL. Jezewski,
Game Warden.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02
Have you any trouble

with freezing in the old style gasoline engines and
crack the jacket at this time OF the Year, If not, you
lucky
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02
Combination
Engine and Corn Shelter.
GADE
Air=COOled
BEST

And csme ard see them at at Tabor
You welcome We have to start them tor
you and show how they deliver the goods
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02

Mound City paints may cost a
trifle more, butt! JOS. Skorpik &
Company"
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02
GADE

you've heard the name before which stands for the
that modern ingenuity make.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1911-02-02
How would You Like

engine that has no water cooling system but air.
cooling one. One that never freezes.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15
The Store
for Cutlery

In giving cutlery 1t pays to give
the best. We handle only the
most reliable makes and our
prices are very moderate, too.
Boys Pocket Knives-Two-biade
styles, with pearl or stag handles.
of good quality. 25c.
Boys POcket Knfves-With pearl
handles, two and three blades;
good grade of steel, at Soc.
Boys Pocket knives-Stag and
buffalo horn handles, 3 and 4
blades, some combination styles,
soc.
cased. best steel blades; several
styles to select from, R1.OO.
Pearl Handle Pocket knives
3 and 4 blades and combination
style; best English steel; LOO to
600.
stork Embroidery scissors-
Best quality steel. gilt handles;
zoe.
Scissors Sets, 4 and 5-piece
sets, best grade of steel; put up
in leather cases. at 2.25 to 600.
Manicure Sets-Finest steel i'm
plements; rosewood. ivory Of
pearl handles; prices from 1.25
Gillette Safety Razors-com-
bination sets, in nickel, leather or
gunmetal cases; prices upward
from 800.
Auto Strap Safety Raz0rs-and
combination sets-a very accept
able gift; prices upward from
600.
Ever-Ready safety Rnzors-and
combination setsj one of the best
safety razors on the market;
LOO to $50.
Star Safety Razors and COM
bination sets. In neat morocco
cases: good line OF styles; 200 to
300.
Best Sheffield Rnzors-Of finest
tempered steel: full hollow
ground; " and % Inch blades;
1.25 value. 75c.
Grifon Shopping Machine
VIII strop Gillette. Ever-Ready.
Star. Gem Jr. razor blades; each
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15
Special Sale Dinner Sets

Our Reg. 1898 American Porce-
lain Sets, 1903 pieces.
Our Reg. 24.98 Elite Limoges
China Sets, 100 pieces, special. 49,.
Our Reg. 24.98 Theo. Haviland
China Sets, 100 pieces, Special.
Our Reg. 29.98 Bell Limoges
China Sets, 100 pieces, special. -.
Our Reg. 29.98 Theo. Haviland
Limoges China Sets, 100 pieces....
Our Reg. 29.98 Haviland & Co.
China Sets, 100 pieces.
Our Reg. 43.98 Haviland & Co.
China Sets, 100 pieces. -.
Our Reg. 59.98 Chas. Field Hay
iland China Sets, 100 pieces -.
Our Reg. 1898 Haviland & Co.
China Sets, 100 pieces, at.......
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1911-12-15
Between
Ourselves

Elsewhere ON this page we say:
Whether you come early or late
we shall endeavor to serve you
with courtesy and dispatch"
This applies to every arm of the
Bamberger service. from the deliv-
cry department up. Never before
In the history Of this store have We
had the Christmas situation SO
WE'LL IN HAND. It's organiza-
ton, pure and simple. The Bam-
berger store is well organized, hence
things run smoothly.
There Is q vast deal of satisfac-
tion in knowing that what one buys
Is right in STYLE AND PRICE.
There is safety in the thought that
If ones purchases are not satisfac-
tory they may be RETURNED. It
also strikes confidence in one to
feel that ones purchases will BIO
delivered in good shape and ON
TIME. This last feature alone ia
Of ~incalculable worth to Christmas
shoppers.
No matter who you are or where
you live or WHERE YOU HAVE
BEEN ACCUSTOMED TO TRAD
ING. we believe that 1t will pay
you to visit this store Saturday.
Won't you honor us?