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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-04-11
SWAN SONG SUNG BY
MEMBERS or the Old
BODY AS THEY PARTED
From Tuesdays Daily.

q
For the last time the old council
met yesterday afternoon at four
O'Clock in the city hall, and approved
the minutes of the mornings session.
City Clerk F. w. Bates read the finan-
cial part of the report of the ire
department for the last two years,
and the report met with the approval
of the council.
In closing the last business of this
organization of the council, Mayor
Taylor expressed heartily his graft
tude to the members of the council
and all the city officials for the un-
stinted support they had given him
in his responsible position. 81 have
never seen, anywhere, i'm any organ.
ization,' said the mayor, "a body of
men who worked so tremendously as
We have City Clerk Bates also ex-
pressed his pleasure in having the
opportunity to work under Mayor
Taylor, the council and with the
present city officials. He thanked
them all heartily for the help they
had given him in his duties and
hoped that work with the. next coun-
Gil would be just as pleasant.
Expression of Thanks.
DIR. c. c. Pratt, city health officer,
also expressed his appreciation for
the opportunity of working under the
administration, but said that he was
sorry to report that the isolation hos
pital had not yet been built.
Councilman Robert Lamm echoed
the sentiments of the mayor, by say.
you can't make it any too strong to
suit me. l know We have all gotten
on well together and / only hope that
the next administration would be
just as congenial."
Councilman Bangerter said: 1.-THE
boys all know how l feel. / also
appreciate the support given me in
my work. and l thank you all, and
all the city officials, for making the
work as pleasant as it has been"
City Engineer H. F. Blomuuist
thanked the mayor, the council, his
assistants, and the rest of the city
officials for their readiness to assist
him over the hard places, and ex-
pressed that hope that the new coun.
Gil would be as harmonious body
to work with.
Had Some Strong Litigation.
City Attorney Daley also uttered
thanks: ''We have had some pretty
strong litigation said he. "but the
ship of state has rode through it
well and my efforts in this line were
strongly upheld by the council, with.
out whose assistance. fear would
not have been nearly SO fortunate
I also wish to thank the mayor, the
council. the city engineer, the trea-
surer, and in fact everyone who has
had anything to do with the city
government for the support rendered
me-"
On motion by Councilman Ban
gerter the council adjourned "sint
die" to meet no more. and when the
motion was carried. Mayor Taylor
said, as he has said for at the CLOSE
of nearly every council meeting IN
his calm business-like voice: ats
all over"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-04-11
Indian Lake
From Tuesdays Daily.

Rob Ballard is digging well.
Mrs. j. Earle Palmer of Fairmont
made short visit to her sister, Mrs.
c. w. Dodge.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. l.. B. Watts
on April at their residence in Rap
idan township, daughter.
w. B. Kidder, who has been visit
ing his aged father in Columbus,
Wisconsin has returned home.
Miss Ruth Kid6er, whose return to
her school was DELAYED by an attack
of the grip. has recovered and re-
turned 10 her work.
Mr.. C. Matteson, who lived on the
Terwilliger farm by the lake, has
moved out and the place is now oc-
cupied by a man whose name we
have not learned
The Sunday school met directly
after the Sunday afternoon services
with very light attendance. Rev.
Comstock of the Christian church
gave US an admirable sermon. The
Sunday school was organized with
the same officers who served last
year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-04-11

Chief Is Thankful.
The chief says in conclusion: ~
wish to thank Mayor Taylor, and
Commissioners Bangerter, Lamm,
Henlein and Humistou for all the
zfavors shown the department during
the past year. 1t was a pleasure to
have worked with them. The de-
partment has also been assisted at
various times by the police, whom |
wish to thank for services rendered.
To Captain Buyer of the Salvation
Army I also extend my thanks for
the good work he has done in keep
ing down the accumulation OF waste
paper, rubbish, etc, throughout the
city, especially in Easements and
store rooms of business houses. His
work i'm this line has done much to-
ward reducing the fire hazard in our
city. | also wish to thank my AS
sistants Beach and Leas and the de-
partment in general for the good
work done and the kindly feeling ex'
tended to me throughout the year.
Respectfully submitted, ]. A. Luis
dorft, chief of the Mankato fire de-
partment.'
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-04-11

WudL WOulu De necessary Ill the way
of improvements in order to get the
fire insurance rate lowered. A fur
ther report will be made by the com.
mittee at the next meeting, after Mr..
Fisher has made his Investigations.
8eautifying Corner.
II. A. Patterson reported that the
committee on identifying the corner
opposite the Saulpaugh hotel had
been active and that the Milwaukee
road was willing to help in this mat
ter. Mr.. Patterson said also that he
hoped to gain the aid of the Chicago
and Northwestern road in this prop
osition also Mr. Patterson reported
for the committee on the improve
ment Of the Minnesota river, that
after looking into the matter the
committee recommended that the club
aid the Minnesota River Improve
ment and Power company in con-
serving the resources of the river.
but that nothing be done which would
tend to cause the rise of monopoly
These two reports were accepted and
placed on file. No reports were CIV
en- from the committees on the new
hotel proposition or good roads.
Secretary E. F. Soaring read an
extract from a letter from Bert Ball,
secretary of the extension committee
on the National Crop Improvement
ASSOCIATE IN. Mr.. Ball spoke in Man
kato at the crop show and seed fair
which was held here this winter He
strongly favored the extension work
along agricultural lines among the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-04-11
Spring Island
From Tuesdays Daily.

From 1ucsday's Daily
Mrs. Alice Powell Councilman is
spending short vacation with Mr..
and Mrs Leslie Councilman.
The second son of Mr.. and Mrs.
RhiDhart Olson. who has been ill for
a week, is much better at this writ
ing.
Charles Reedstrom, who has been
seriously i'll. after an operation for
appendicitis, is making nice re-
covery ard is expected home today
Carl l<noss, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fritz Knoss, who has been on a
claim i'm Montana for the past four
years, is making his relatives visit.
Mr.. Knoss has enjoyed his western
life, has been well and has pros.
pered financially.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-04-11
Was Doorkeepcr Of He'll.

Berlin, April 8.-The bearer of the
most remarkable name in the Ger.
man aristocracy is dead. He was
Herr Pfoertner Won der Hoelle (the
doorkeeper of held. He held an Off,
cial post in Silesia.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-04-11

These were the appointments made
by Mayor A. G. Meyer and the city
council this morning. The offices Of
city treasurer, city clerk, health Off
Ger, city engineer, clerk of the wa
terwOrks department, janitOr of the
city hall, assistant to the city engi-
neer. chief engineer at the pumping
station and his assistants, park fore
man, and the patrolmen were APP
pointed and unanimously approved
by the mayor and council. In the
vote for chief of police, COuncilmen
Lack and Bradley voted against the
confirmation OF Mr.. Klugherz and
the mayor and Councilmen Gerlich
and Lamm carried the appointment.
Henry Zimmerman received four
votes for assessor, and John r. Bow
en- one, cast by Robert Lamm. In an
informal ballot for city attorney, C..
o. Daley received one vote, Arthur
Schaub one, c. E. Phillips one, A.
r. Pau Jr., one, and one vote was
blank. In the formal ballot, Mr..
| Schaub received three votes. one
was blank and A. r. Pau, Jr., re-
ceived one vote. Mr.. Pau was at
no time a candidate for the position.
F. F. Ellsworth requested his friends
on the council not the vote for him.
| 1t is understood that Gerlich voted
| for Pfau and Lack voted blank.
Wilbur Corbin was appointed spe.
cial health inspector while the pres
ent official, H. l. McCullom is ill. In
! the vote for chief of the fire depart.
ment, Philip Leas received four votes,
Robert Lamm voting against him
The BOND of the chief of police was
fixed at $1,000; patrolmen, $500 each /;
city clerk. $1,000: treasurer. $4,000
all to be approved by the mayor.
Salaries Are Fixed.
The salaries of the city officials
were fixed as follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-04-11

The girls of the eighth grade do
nestle science department will take
their bread lessons hereafter on
Wednesdays and Fridays.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-04-11
.Leas Will Accept.

There was a report current today
that Phil Leas would not accept
the position of chief of the fire de-
partment. Mr.. Leas informed The
Free Press that he would take the
place.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06
HAND COUNTY FARMERS
DISCUSS RURAL TOPICS

Miller, s. D., Feb. Farmers from
70 miles distant came to town yester-
day to attend the farmers institute,
n the large court house was filed tc
standing room. John Robertson, of Hol
Springs, made a, strong talk on tree
growing, advising the planting of home
grown stock if possible. The question
Of field crop was ably discussed BY
+. Z. Sutherland, of Eureka, and hi.
remarks were listened to with great in
terest. The display of some Is kind.
Of poultry rave the meeting the nature
of a fair. The coops and cages were
in adjoining rooms from the speaking
and the cries of the White African
g%uineas, the gobbling OF the turkeys
and Growing of the ROSTERS made quite
a tumult at times. Among the fowls
was a display of wild ducks, the eggs
having been taken from the lakeside
and Matched under hens. The poultry
exhibit was pronounced as fine as that
seen at state fairs. At today's session
Of the institute corn and stock were
discussed.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06
DAKOTA POWER COMPANY
HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING

Rapid City, S. D., Feb. AT the
annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Dakota Power company, held yes
terday, 1866 Of 1885 shares of stock
issued were represented. Secretary
Mansfield, in his annual report, re-
viewed the work of the year, the strik-
ing incidents of which is the completion
of the first units of the enterprise at
Big Bend on Rapid creek, at a cost.
with water rights, amounting to nearly
$4,000 900; and the contract made with
the Consolidated Light and Power
company, of Deadwood, to use the sur
plus power generated. The poles car
rying the lines between Deadwood and
this city are being placed and it is ex-
pected that they will be carrying cur
rent within so days.
The stockholders selected a board of
directors, as follows: John C. Eaines,
Judge Levi MCGEE, f. NJ. Stewart, of
Buffalo Gap; Charles r. Thompson, of
Whitewood; Joseph Jay and George b.
Mansfield. Following the meeting of
the stockholders, officers were elected
by the directors, as follows: President,
John G. Haines; vice president, f. M.
Stewart; secretary, George B. Mans
field; general manager, w. B. Putnam,
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06
GRAY WOLVES APPEAR
IN OLD RANGE cnyINrpN

Colome, S. D., Feb. 1.-For the first
time in some years gray wolves, which
In times past were the bane of the
.cattlemen on the great ranges of west
ern South Dakota, and which caused
them losses of many thousands of dol
lars each year, nave appeared in this
vicinity. One pack of five was sighted
a day or two g in the rough country
south of Colome. Earl Kimball. q
homesteader. while travelling over the
prairie with his hounds. espied a young
gray wolf, which the hounds succeeded
in running down and killing. The grown
gray wolves are able to down and kill
cattle n colts. and it is feared they
will do great damage in this region.
Local marksmen are preparing for a
systematic roundup of the wolves.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06
GASOLINE SOAKED CLOTHING
tGNITED BY MANS MATcH

Ward, 8. D., Feb. Hills oil-satur-
ated clothing catching fire when a
man near him in a saloon lighted q
matcn, 1onn PeIers, aHdrayman of this
his burning clothing could be torn from
him. Peters had been at work emptying
a gasoline tank and during this opera
ton his clothing became saturated. He
had Just entered the saloon when the
match was lighted. IN an instant
Peters clothing was a mass of flame.
Prompt action of the men in the room
saved him from death.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06
DISPLAY OF
INTEREST IN ROADS
and CONSERVATION
Presence of Hundreds Attest
Concern Over the Roads and
and Farms.

Pierre. S. D., Feb, The
second days sessions OF the Con-
s~ervation congress We're attended
by over 1000 delegates, and the Black
Hills contingent, here by special tram
of three Pullman cars and a diner, VS.
tied both the house and senate at the
afternoon session.
Ben M. Wood, of Rapid City, made
the principal address on the good roads
Improvement in the hills. There are
excellent highways for autos, he SAID,
in places that two or three years ago
afforded difficult climbing for saddle
horses. Joseph Parmley, of Ipswich,
president of the Good Roa assocla-
ton, had the evening lecture and IL
Illustrated it with colored slides. George
". Ayers discussed at length the nature
Of road construction in the Black Hills.
Convict labor on highways, presented
by j.. l.. White, aroused q lively dis
cussion, there being divided sentiment
as to whether South Dakota, outside
of the Hills, could provide the class OF
road work that %convicts might perform.
as is done in Colorado, Virginia, etc
1t was commended that most of the state
Is prairie, and hence machinery is
largely used, with only a minimum of
manual labor.
The afternoon was devoted to state
development, with G. F. Danforth, Joe
Chapman, of Minneapolis, and w. l..
Harris, Of that city, leading the discus
sion.
Dan Bierwagon and Henry Jeffries.
of Stanley county, took the lead ION
dry farming and alfalfa production,
both being recognized as an authority
on those subjects.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06
WoMAN'S LONESOME RIDE,
ESCORTED BY WOLVES

Rapid City. S. D., Feb. 4-Sum-
moned to her mothers bedside. who
has been i'll for some time, Mrs. Ger
trude White rode from Moon to Rapid
City Friday night, a distance of So
miles on horseback. Mrs. Lowe. whose
condition became serious late in the
afternoon. desired the presence of her
daughter and a telephone message
reached her shortly after 4 o'clock in
h afternoon. There was three feet
of snow on the level, and Mrs. Whites
only means OF travel was a horse
without shoes. With more courage
than most men, Mrs. White saddled the
horse and, wrapping a few necessities
In a slicker, started on her long and
dreary ride through the hills to his
city, where she arrived about 8 o'clock
Saturday morning. During the ride
the coyotes howled, lending their lone
some wall to her solitary ride and once
a wolf barked dismally from a hill top.
Mrs. White. however. says that she ex-
perienced no fear n was not greatly
fatigued upon her arrival. She did
experience some Inconvenience from
cold.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06

The presidents wife has a definite
legal status Inc strict rules are laid
down for her behavior during her hus-
bands term of office. The lady of the
White House must not accept general
invitations. and outside of the cabinet
circle cannot attend a formal dinner in
Washington Away from Washington
she may dine with anybody she likes.
There Is an unwritten law which al
lows her to walk through q %quadrille
with q high official, but no lady Of
h White House has ever been known
TO whirl in q waltz.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06

He was a raw recruit, Just enrolled
In a crack cavalry regiment and pay
ing his first visit to the riding school.
"'Ere's yer '~orse," cried the Instructor.
The recruit advanced, look the bride
gtngerly, and examined his mount with
great care. Whats 1t got this strop
around It for2" he said, pointing to
the girth. We'll" explained the in
structor, you see, all our 'orses ave
q keen sense of 'umor, an as they
sometimes ave sudden Ats of laughter
when they see the recruits, we put
them bands round 'em to keep EN-
from Dustin their Sides"
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06

The only woman in the United States
In full charge of a seacoast lighthouse
is Mrs. e.. A. Fish, of Point Pinos, near
Pacific Grove. Cal, who has received
q letter of commentator for her 20
years faithful service from the chief
OF the lighthouse service. together with
q medal bearing the inscription: "U.
g. L. S." and deficiency" She has
been in charge of the Point Pinos light
since the death, in 1892, of her husband,
who was head of tho department Of
history and physiology in the Univer-
Bity of California.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06
WIFE GETS VERDICT FOR
HUSBANDS ALIENATION

Chamberlain, s. D., Feb. 1.-The case
of Mrs. Gale b. Wolf has occupied the
attention OF the circuit court for the
past week and resulted in u verdict
against John Wolf for $4,000 on the
ground OF alternating the affections of
her husband. The parties to the suit
reside at Kimball. Mrs. Wolf was able
to show that her brotherinlaw used UNI
due influence over her husband in get
ting him to cease marriage rela-,
tons, and selling off all his property
and turning 1t yer to his brother. A
great many witnesses were examined
displayed by the residents from the
cas- M of the county. Mr.. Welt
claimed that he had always aided his
brother in business matters, and had
helped him in many ways to get along.
Mrs. Gale sued for $4,000. The de.
PENDANT. 1t is stated. Will carry the case
to the supreme court for a final de-
cision.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06

The eternal feminine OF the Juvenile
variety still concentrates its affections
on coils as gifts. with the result that no
other toy Is sold SO largely at holiday
lines. Boys, say the dealers, scatter
tnslr altecttons on various military
Soys, TN soldiers. trurnpets and bugIes
being their ~favorites. The bows voice
A. seems. Is still for war, while few
little girls have become SO advanced"
- 20 8despise the make believe 8
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06
KEPT MARRIAGE SECRET,
BUT EACTIEAKEB4 CyjT

Alcester. S. ID. Feb. AFTER hi In
succeeded In keeping the matter Il Sec
ret for about three weeks, DeEnrt
sKieth Hammft. assistant postmaster
here, and Miss Bessie Durkee. u i
lar teacher in the city schools have
announced their marriage. which tooAs
place at Parker January q. The bride
is h Youngest daughter Of Mir. ii
Mrs. Al. Durkee. we'll known resi-
dentsaof Alexandria, and is graduate
Of the high school SheWas engage
m her third years work as a Teacher
inathe Alcester schools. Soon asterS I'll
announcement She resigned her p.sses
as q teacher.
YOUNG MAN STRICKEN
~ IN ABSENCE OF tiEL.P
@ Corsica s. Feb. .r-yTnken sics
alone IN a farm house, with all relativs-ss
@ona visit In q distant state,was Jtis2
fate of Forrest RadenL aged "a. living
nea this PLACE. Mr.. Raden. called tf.S
neighbors and aphysician BY tslephens
and It Wal edbn discovered he WAS SUI,
Nfering from al acute case af aFlpsif
dicitiss He was rushed. accnfnIarsi ts
b q neighbour to st. lcssphs htsptlass
Sioux Gtry,sbut the appendix had brdsss
en- before arrival Az operaticn wa
undertaken but hfs Is Gonisi
fu1s telegraph Message brought IL
father and mother 70 his bsdslde
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06
STATE POULTRY SHOW
ENDS SUCCESSFUL MEEr

Mitchell, s. D., Feb. THE state
poultry show will close its exhibition
this evening after a successful week.
This morning the annual election Of
officers was held, as follows: President.
Geo. w. Law, Mitchell; vice president
J. A. Gage, OF Highmore; secretary
|utive committee, John Nolt, Mount
Vernon; Mrs. Matte Webster, Woon-
socket; VIM. Burgi. Yankton; II. b.
Sutton, Clark; G. w. Cook, Hooker. "A.
E. Larson. Beresford.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06

The shades of Croesus, Lucullus. ct
81, might be interested In the announce
nlent of 9 New York city furrier that
russian sable for $4,000, $4,000 and
$4,000 each, according to the grade of
skin selected. The SOS, 900 IS
composed Of 40 skins OF rarest quail
ny. The Russian government, the
Mdvertisement states, has prohibited
. Killing OF sables or the exporting
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06

The Assouan dam. in Ervnt5 WITH no
associated Irrigation works. has ..ost
the large sum OF $50. 700. 900; but ii Is
estimated that as a result OF the ex-
penditure, the value 81 adjacent land
9 increased than 81, 0o0, 900,
Eallae has been submerged. 1T is true;
Will to most people seem more than
0nset by the gain to present day
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06

Captain Ruser. one 81 the hest ,rror,r
sea CAPTAINS of the transatlantic sery-
Toe, states that not long ago he saw 4
eenuine reptilian object, 20 feet in
length, close along side his ship. the,
Aaiserin Auguste Victoria. The sea
tall. notwithstanding his statement
y y announced that Captain Ruser
VIII be promoted II the command Of
the giant steamship Imperator.
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06

Two men In Spokane. Wash, after
I'VE ear of experimenting, have per-
Iected g device for flashing the names
q streets inside electric cars. The de-
vice containing the name of streets
crossed by q given car is operated au-
toinattcally by q wire attached to a
revolving wheel, which Is tipped and
turned as II strikes 1t zach trolley wire.
Inc order OF the lame is reversed at
tne END Of the line by pressing q but
The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1913-02-06
CHECK FoRGER CAUGHT
BY ODD COINCIDENCE

Elk Point, S.. D., Feb. As the re-
suit of an effort to "frisk' the First
National bank, of Elk Point. out of
500, Elmer Saul is lying in the county
Jail under bonds of $4,000. waiting trial.
Saul attempted to cash a check for
800 in an adjoining town. represent
ing himself as l.. T, Rust, of Elk Point.
The Elk Point bank guaranteed the
check. and Saul, representing himself
as Rust, talked with the bank over the
phone. The Elk Point banker fell for
the deception for a moment, but on
looking out of the window he saw Rust
passing Inc promptly called the out
side banker to the phone and stopped
payment. Saul was arrested and the
money recovered. Other efforts at
forgery came to light the same day
which involved Saul in several shady
transactions, m of which was the
forging of the name of H. T. McClain
for 500 and cashing the check at JEFF,
ferson. He was paid q check for $500
to settle some bills for the NJ. w. A.,
and raised the check to $500. He also
got away with a $40 check which was
turned over to him to pay bills for
other lodge. Recently Saul was paid
$500 for his house, of which his brother
was a half owner, but lever. received
his share of the money.