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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-15

We want good live agent to rep
resent us in Blue Earth county to
sell an article that is needed in
every home and public institution.
An easy seller and big profits-$3.0G
to $500 per day made easily Adj
dress Sanitary Supply Co. 1416 S.
E. 7th Street, Minneapolis,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-15
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily
NJ NJ Olson, who calls Winnebago
his abiding place, and says he is
blacksmith by trade, arrived in Man
kato last evening and before morn
ing he had troubles galore, the eli
max being reached In a cell at the
city Jail.
One of Olson's first acts was to
get acquainted with a stranger to
whom he claims he presented with
a $40 bill and instructions to pur
chase some lunch. The stranger did
as requested, but when he returned
to the saloon where Olson was sur
rounded by new-made companions.
he produced the lunch, but did not
hand over the change for the
"tener" Olson reminded him of the
loan, but the stranger denied that
he had received any ten dollar bill.
but admitted that he had been the
recipient of one simoleon.
After a few minutes the stranger
disappeared and Olson, accompanied
by a man named William Tower.
called at the city hall where he
told his troubles to the police. Later
Olson started for hotel, saying he
was going to bed.
About fifteen minutes after Olson
had left, Officer Andengaard escort
ed an elderly man into the station
He was suspected of being the
chs 10 had oiy
the So
Olson and Tower were summoned
to police headquarters and they
both declared that the stranger was
the man to whom Olson had given
the money an hour or two earlier
in the night.
The stranger gave his name as r.
J. Baker He stated that he owned
farm on the west shore of Wash
ington lake. He denied receiving
any money from Olson. When search
ed Baker had $6.15 in silver in his
pocket. He was detained at the city
hall all night.
Again Olson started for hotel.
but early this morning he was
found lying asleep on the sidewalk
on Main street. Officer Budde
brought him in and he spent the
balance of the night i'm CELL
This afternoon Olson and Baker
were brought before Judge Com
stock. Both were charged with in
toxication. They pleaded guilty.
Olson was fined $13.65 and Baker
$10.65. Both were in hopes of rails
ing the money to square the &C
counts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-15
From Fridays Daily.

j. C. Fielding, the Pinkerton de-
tective, who caused the arrest of
Hall Green for the murder of Harry
Rug at LIE Sueur, has just had two
men arrested for the murder of
Ivan Vanovitch, a Bulgarian, at
Prior Lake Twelve hours after be-
ginning work on the case, Fielding
caused the arrest of Rhode Lazhoff
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-15

From Mondays DaIIv.
The city commissioners at their
meeting this morning awarded the
contract for sewer on Marsh
street, from Sixth street to the
New Lutheran seminary building.
Two bids were opened as follows:
Joseph Landkamer, $685.; John Nc
Call, $615. The contract, on motion
of Commissioner Henline, was
awarded to Mr.. Mccall. City Engi-
neer Blomquists estimate on the
work, which covers a distance of
400 feet, was $3.50. An eighteen
inch pipe is to be used and the con-
nection made. to the seminary
sewer.
A communication from the board
of education was read in which the
commissioners were asked to build
a sidewalk on Franklin street from
Front to Broad street for the bene-
fit of the scholars in the Franklin
school building. The communi.a-
ton was ordered placed on file.
Asphalt Will Be Repaired.
letter was read from the Bar
Der Asphalt company assuring the
commissioners that representative
of that company would be in Man
kato in the near future and look
over the needed repairs to the as
which the company put in about
nine years ago. The guarantee on
this work covered a period of ten
years and the city is anxious that
the repairs be made this year.
The Chicago Bridge and Iron COM
pany which has the contract for the
erection of standpipe on Bunker
hill, asked for an extension of ten
days to begin their contract. This
was granted. The company is now
work.
Bids for furnishing coal for the
city hall and fire station were sub
mitted and the contract awarded TO
the Standard Lumber company at
1884 per ton to be delivered by the
company as needed. Only the one
bid was submitted, but the price
is considered low for the quality of
coal, which is West Virginia Splint.
The bid calls for the delivery of
100 tons. The contract was award
ed on motion of Commissioners
Bangerter.
Fowler & Pay and E. ID. Wilmot,
who have some curb and gutter con-
tracts with the city, asked for an
extension of time to- complete their
work which was granted.
Estimates on Paving Contract.
The North Star Concrete com.
pany, who have the street paving
contracts, were allowed their third
estimate of $4,000 on the work al
ready done. Prior to this two esti-
mates of $4,000 each had been al
lowed. making total of $4,000 al
ready paid them. The company SO
far has done $4,000 of the con-
tract work, which will soon be fin
ished. The North Star Concrete
company is under bonds for the
faithful performance of the work
and also give five year guarantee.
The work already finished looks
well and Is generally very satisfac-
tory.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-15

Schneeberger. A. NJ, hearing
on ditch No. 26 ............ 10 40
Schneeberger, A. NJ, Road and
Bridge Comm. ............. 46 10
Schroeder & Murphy. goods to
jail Z.OU
Schroeder & Murphy, goods to
court house 7.7S
Schroeder & Murphy, goods to
poor farm 4S IL
Smith, w. G.. p, meals to
jurors .......... ........ CTS
Snow, Mrs. S. F., soap ...... 800
Strunk, F., Lumber Co.. lumber
for ditch No. % .......... 6.12
Taylor, Chas. r., goods to
county and poor. ........... 9.SC
Weaver, Edgar, Board of Audit SO 90
Williams, Theodore, bond for
ditch No. % ............... II so
Williams, T. H., shoes to poor. $50
Williams & Beach, filing saws
for poor farm ............ rs
Wintheiser & Deglman, goods
to court house ........... 7.75
Wise, John c., & Sons, books,
blanks, ETC. ,...............1 02 SIS
Woodhall, Chas. E., work on
ditch No. %. 40. 90
Youmans, S., board of poor. .. Is 90
Young, d. P, hearing on ditch
No. 26 3.26
Young, d. P, Road and Bridge
Comm. 90. 90
Young, d. p, Road & Bridge
Comm ................... 500
Young, d. p, Board of Equali-
cation 81 90
On motion board adjourned,
Al .ECN II NSEN
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-15
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF the Board of County Commission
ers of Blue Earth County, MINI.
Special Session,

Mankato, Mimi, Tuesday, August
%, 1911.-The board of county COM
missioners of Blue Earth county met
in special session today to accept
the Red Jacket bridge, built by the
Marsh Engineering company of Des
Moines, Iowa, if upon examination
it was found satisfactory. The
bridge was infinitely examined and
found satisfactory and formally ac-
cepted for Blue Earth county.
An estimate of $1,325 was made
payable to the Marsh Engineering
company of Des Moines, Iowa, being
full payment by the county of it's
part for the Danville Concrete Rain
bow bridge.
An estimate of $46.2O was allowed
C. S. Erickson on the Red Jacket
bridge work which completes pay
ment to him for filling and grading
the approaches.
An estimate of $574.97 was allow
ed C. S. Erickson for work done on
the Rapidan overhead crossing.
An estimate of $121 was allowed
c. S. Erickson on his contract ditch
No. 25.
No further business, the meeting
was ended and board adjourned.
ALEC HANSEN,
Chairman Board of County Commits
sioners of Blue Earth County, Mimi.
(SeaD
Attest: Edgar Weaver, County Audi
tor and Ex-Officio Clerk of Board.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-15
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Henry Ballinger proposes to make
a fight for freedom. He has re-
tanned Attorney j. E. Regain and
battle royal can be expected to be
made to free the defendant from
the charge of arson.
1t is said that Ballinger will be
supported in his fight by his moth
er, who resides at Forest Lake, and
his father-in-law, August Faygers of
st. Paul. Both mother and father
believe Ballinger innocent of any
crime. They are of the opinion
that he is the dupe of another.
Hint Slow-Burning Match.
1t is understood that the Ballinger
defense will deal i'm startling devel-
opments. 1t is limited that an at
tempt will be made to show that
the Epson home was destroyed by a
fire which resulted from slow
burning match, and that this match
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-15

then went to the pOstOffice, but
he failed to find Sipes or Alaska"
Zebbie secured the city, but he
could not locate his partner or
Alaska" An inquiry from a gentle
man who came in from South Bend
gave Smith clue to his partners
whereabouts. Sipes. so Zebbie was
informed, had inquired the route to
Madelia and was "honking" merrily
in that direction, so 1t was sus-
pected by Smith.
Smith wanted a warrant issued
for the arrest of Sipes. claiming
that his partner had slipped one
over on him."
Denied the Request.
Attorney Schmitt questioned Zeb-
bic regarding the transaction and
his agreement with Sipes. Zebbie
had agreed to turn over to Sipes
was still in possession of Zebbie's
guardian in Wisconsin and the
other was somewhere in Iowa. Also
that yesterday the partners had
divided up the proceeds of the days
exhibition. Attorney Schmitt in
formed Zebbie that he had no
grounds for the issuance of war
rant for the arrest of Sipes; that
he must hunt up Sipes and get out
a writ of attachment for his half
of Alaska"
Zebbie departed from the county
attorneys office looking more sor-
rowful than ever.
Smith is from Big Flats, Wis. He
stated that he has travelled with
Gollmar Bros circus and also
with a medicine show.
In the case of John Schickling and
George B. Gilman against Oscar O..
Ulvin, as county superintendent OF
schools of Blue Earth county, John
NJ Chapman, Frank ThurstOn and
s. H. Thurston, have filed an answer
to the complaint of the plaintiffs,
asking leave to be permitted to de-
fend the suit for the reason that the
superintendent of schools has declin.
ed so to do.
This is suit brought by the plain
tiffs in which they seek to enjOin
the defendant, Oscar o. Ulvin, from
calling special school election for
the purpose of consolidating the
school districts, Nos. Is, II, 20, 81,
%, 80 and 106.
A. r. Pfau, Jr., and c. J. Laurisch
are attorneys for the answering de-
PENDANTS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-15

ALEC HANSEN,
Chairman Board of County Com
missioners, Blue Earth County
Mimi.
Attest:
EDGAR WEAVER,
County Auditor and Ex-Officio Clerk
of Court.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-15

From Saturdays Daily.
The special committee appoint
ed by the Commercial club to
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-15

Mrs. Alice Hacker has started an
action to obtain divorce from Carl
F. Hacker, the insurance agent. Mrs.
Hacker alleges cruel and inhuman
treatment in her complaint.
Mr.. Hacker will fight the suit and
his answer will contain some start
ling allegations.
Mrs. Hacker is said to be living in
st. Paul She has been in the east
for some time. Her attorney is T..
J. McDermott of st. Paul.
S. B. Wilson is attorney for Mr..
Hacker.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-15

A record was found in the city re-
corder's books this morning OF a
transaction that passed between the
city of Mankato and the Milwaukee
Railroad company. In 1903 when the
Milwaukee depot was being planned
the Great Western roads submitted
their plan of using joint track and
depot to the city council. The city
approved of the action and located
the tracks, but stipulated that when
ever the city paved Jackson and
Cherry streets from Front to the
right of way, then the railroad must
pave from the alley to Pike street.
This clause had been overlooked for
some time and was almost forgotten.
1t was passed and published August
ID, 1903, and is known as Ordinance
SO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-09-15

From Thursdays Daily.
Zebbie Smith. a mild-mannered,
meek eyed young man with a sor-
rowful, far-away look in his eyes,
was overlooking with trouble to-
day. And he retailed his cup of
woe to H. L. Schmitt. This was
his heart-rending and tear-making
story: About ten days ago Zebbie
formed the acquaintance of Jack
Sipes. They met at Rudd, Iowa.
Sipes was proprietor and sole own
er; of curio called Alaska" 9TH
erwise petrified female, which
Sipes claimed that he had discov-
cred in the extreme northwestern
point Of the land of the Klondike.
Alaska Money-Maker.
Alaska" was a money-maker, but
Sipes was willing to part with
half interest in the find that he was
exhibiting about the country at so
much per. The proposition looked
so good to Zebbie that he was not
averse to forming partnership
with Sipes. An agreement was
drawn up at Usage, Iowa, which
was in effect that Zebbie was to
have a half interest in Alaska"
and all the appurtenances thereun-
to belonging, otherwise motor
truck upon which Alaska was cart
ed about the country, so Smith as
serted. Sipes certainly had fine
outfit.
Horses and 500 in Cash.
Zebbie agreed to give $500 for
the half interest. He agreed to
turn over two horses valued at
5000, and paid 500 in cash down
The agreement was dated at Usage,
Iowa, August %. The balance of
the $500 to be paid later, so Smith
stated.
Yesterday morning Sipes, Zebbie
and Alaska arrived in Mankato.
All day, rain or shine, with the
free list suspended, the curio was
exhibited at the corner of Front
and Hickory street However, Jay
Pluvius prevented a rush of bust
ness. Last night Alaska was
slowed away in local garage, and
this morning was brought forth
with the expectation of again being
exhibited to an ever anxious pub
lie.
Missed His Partner.
About eleven o'clock while Sipes
and Smith were at the corner of
Front and Walnut streets with
their curiosity, Sipes suggested, so
Smith asserted, that Zebbie inter
view the mayor regarding a license
for the day and Sipes would HE
himself to the postoffice to inquire
Ii there was any mail for either
of the members of the firm.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-02
Daddy Bedtime
story "oa.. Two. Three"

"sgA daddy Cvcyn poem
written Iy a who loved eli.
Henry 2aane The poem s
1T tells abo5t DID, Old lady who little boy
Jumping, Of She couldn't walk much And sad the little
couldn't walk either for i'll and had twisted which
kept him FROM walking But he bright cheerful little fellow for al
that, he his
Il n
e o be
But thciI 1ayorte hide and
WHY, daddy could hide couldn't
aske
the played boy
hide hi. his while
made believe she hiding
of
cupboards ard closets and 0 hide
shall tell played
To" his first
biz bedroom, key
hc
The third vine he had think
b p a cupboard
rs as a 10 be
it Dr. ress gran
And
Then of course 2ranlma which place the
little fellow picked hiding
white, wrnkd
which he had old
lame little knee happy
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-02
TAFT AS NATIONS
FASHION PLATE
Now Sets the Style for Wear.
ing Red Tics

Washington d. G, March l-Tle
President may not be conscious Of It,
but he has made red neckuas popular.
A few days ago the national head bios
somed out in q crimson Tie OF the gay
est hue He exhibited a great deal Of
it across the top of his ample bosom,
and no visitor to the inner Office Of
the White House escaped the fine i'm
preston he made
Now they are all talking red neck
wear at the White House The at
taches, the newspapermen and the Of
fetal callers are preparing to fall in
line In few days the haberdashers
will feel the effects and maybe new
orders will be given.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-02

1t was generally thought in official
circles that Champ Clark, Speaker-to-
be, had a monopoly on red ties He has
been famous for years for the bril-
lance of his collection and he has
been jealous of his unique distinction.
But the AIis5ourians tastes have not
been important enough to initiate fads.
That is the difference between being
President and just a plain Congress-
man.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-02
InflammatOry rheumatism Cured II
\ Days.

Morton b. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind,
says: my wife had Infiammatory
Rheumatism in every muscle and
her body and face we're swollen al
most beyond recognition; had been in
bed for six weeks and had eight ply
sicians, but received no benefit until
she tried DR.. DETCHON'S RELIEF
FOR RHEUMATISM. 1t gave immed-
late relief and she was able to walk
about in three days. am sure it saved
her life" Sold by Eldridge Drug Co.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-02

Among the latest kitchen novelties is
the lightning mincer, a small ineXpeu-
sive implement for producing fine
crisps and regular cuttings in parsley.
mint, onion, cabbage, citron peel, etc
It has a cylinder of knives that oper-
ate over an angle Of slit openings in
the holding plate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-02

Coral flowers, roses, peonies, etc,
are the latest ornaments for the heads
OF hatpins The hatpin itself is shorter
and in some instances is furnished
with a patented protected point that
renders it harmless. This is in the
form of an adjustable sheath that COW
ers the protruding point after it is IN
the hat.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-02

The latest hairpin of the two-prons
variety is over half an inch wide at tt,
ornamental end ana is at right angle.
to its former fiat position. 1t thu:
seems to wrap itself around strane
of hair, setting off tn edesign to fal
better advantage, and being also fa1
more decorative in the hair.
Among the latest novelties the tin,
glove mirror has foremost place.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-02

The wind often travels eighty miles
an hour, and that two without Ticket
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-02

The latest lorgnon has a handle not
more than an inch long. The short
handle lorgnon bid fair to continue
their sway. Platinum decorated with
small diamonds makes a very fetching
handle now high in favor.
The latest fans are a development Of
the Chantecler fad. They are known
as the Chantecler.
The latest device for baking potato e
is tin tray holding a half-dozen po-
toes with protruding pieces Of metal
the shape and size of the tip of the
blade of a table knife The potatoes
are stuck on these and can bake evenly
and quickly, need no turning and have
no thick crust burnt on the bottom
A ring at the end of tin is for pulling
it out of the oven when the potatoes
are done
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-02

The latest in creton-the latest IN
everything in a decorative line; there
fore, We are not surprised to learn that
creton effects, floral and two-tone, vie
for supremacy with chambrays in wall
papers for bedrooms. The entire ef-
feet is quite English'-and creton
has proven itself one of the daiItesr
and best ideas we have adopted from
over the sea.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-03-02
The Board Accomplishing
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The latest in wallpapers for halls,
living room and dining room are repro
auctions OF the japanese grass
cloths These are principally III
greens and browns, high-lighted with
bronzes. They are rich and very az
rractive.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-06-15
MADERo PLEADS FOR ORDER
Threat from Los Angeles to "Run Out
Anarchists" Moves ViIjeon.

Juarez, Mex.-That the United
States is becoming tired of shooting
and other acts of violence on the
California-Mexico border, and that
steps must be taken at once to stop
it, is the burden of messages sent to
the Mexican war department by
General Benjamin Viljeon, military
adviser to Francisco l. Madero.
General Valjeon bases his advice
to Mexico City on many complaints
of residents of California who threat
en- to take measures of their own.
One complaint received from Los An
geles, which typifies many others, fol
lows:
"Since June no authentic infor-
nation has come to us whether or
not you intend to restore order in
Lower California. The situation there
is growing worse and our people are
contemplating the gathering of suf-
ficient force to run the anarchists
out of the country. The need is so
great and the ruin that might follow
the dynamiting of the main Imperial
Valley canal is so far-reaching and
that we feel like doing
everything possible to restore or
der"
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-06-15
CHINA DEMANDS COIN.
Wants $4,000, 900 Pesos Indemnify
From Mexico.

Mexico City-An indemnity of IL,
900, 900 pesos will be demanded of
Mexico by the Chinese government for
the slaughter of Chinese subjects in
Torreon. The demand will be backed
up by cruiser which is on the way to
Mexican west coast points.
Three Investigators have just re-
turned from Torreon and placed in the
hands of Shung Hal Sun, charge
d'affaires of the Chinese legation, a
detailed report. This shows 303
Chinese were killed and that besides a
bank and club house SO places of busi-
ness we're sacked.
In addition to the indemnity, an
apology for insult to the Chinese flag
will be demanded; also that aid be ex-
tended to destitute families of the vic
tins; that the guilty be punished and
the constitutional guarantees of pro-
lection to Chinese lives and property
be made effective.
Of the 10000, 900 pesos indemnity,
100000 is for property damage and
the remainder for the loss of lives.
Commenting upon the matter, Mr..
Shung said that, owing to the savage
manner in which the Chinese were
killed, there has been no attempt by
his nation to fix the amount of the in
demnity by prescribed methods.
Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1911-06-15
HEAT BURNS MIDDLE STATES.
Wells Dry, Water Famine Feared
Fire Danger Imminent.

Chicago, June 10.-The entire Mid
die West is baking under the merci-
less heat that has continued several
days. Chicago, which has been ex-
empt by reason of the lake breezes,
lost its advantage today when the
temperature rose to 988, the hottest
June day in 80 years. The police to-
night report two deaths and scores of
prostrations.
The heat was so intense that ther-
mostats in the Boston department
store were melted, turning on the
automatic sprinkling apparatus over
the big structure.
Night advices from various cities
throughout the Middle West tell the
same story of unusual torridity and
intense suffering. In the country dis
tricts the hot spell has continued so
long that wells and streams are drying
up and crops are shriveling. There is
grave fear of disastrous fires because
of the lack of water and the fact that
all buildings are dry as tinder.
Today's temperature of 98.8 was re-
corded on top of the Federal building,
hundreds of feet above the street and
away from the fierce suns rays.