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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30

Washington, Sept. 30.-Attorney Gen.
eral Gregory today began an investiga-
ton Of complaints that a combination
in violation Of the Sherman law has de-
pressed the price of cottonseed. Ac-
cOrding to reports brought to the de-
partment, seed dealers are now paying
about one-half the price paid in former
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30

Falmouth, Sept. 30.-The American
hospital ship Red Cross sailed from
here this morning and Is expected to
arrive at Pauillac, France. 80 miles
northwest of Bordeaux, tomorrow
night. Admiral Aaron Ward. U. s. N.
retired, Is in command of the vessel
which carries the Red Cross units
n rYuies
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30
DEATHS and FUNERALS.

Clara M. Bolz, 81 years old, died this
morning at 1176 Grand avenue. The
funeral announcement win be made
later.
Tillie NJ. Clark, the nie-months-old
baby Of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Clark. of
1897 North Polk street, died last night.
The funeral was held this afternoon at
2 o'clock. Interment In Rochester
cemetery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30

Stockholm, Sept. 80. via London
The American relief committee, in
Guiding Captain Schindel. Captain Col
win and Lieutenant Phipps, have left
here to join the American cruiser
Tennessee in England. Stockholm has
been the clearing house for Americans
stranded in Russia and in this work
as well as in that of assisting the
American legation the committee has
kept busy. but the rush il now over
and the work Of relief has been taken
over by American Consul General
Ernest L. Harris.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30
Reports From Swedish Explorer.

Berlin. Sept. 30-Sven Hedin. the
Swedish explorer, has published in
Swedish newspapers an account OF his
impressions during his recent tour
through Belgium and certain parts Of
France, occupied by German troops.
Mr.. Hedin was commissioned by the
German government to make this trip.
He says that the people in these dis
tricts have returned to their homes, and
that they praise the splendid discipline
Of the German soldiers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30
Hosnital for Cholera Patients.

Paris Sept. 3O-The municipal
council Of Vienna has voted 1000, 900
crowns (s2OO,0OO) for the construc-
ton of isolation hospitals near that
city in anticipation of an epidemic Of
Asiatic cholera. This information is
forwarded by the Milan correspondent
OF the Paris Midi. who says it reached
Milan from the Austrian capital
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30
nelson Joins Reed Frlibuster.

Washington. Sept. 3O.-Senator
Knute Nelson, & Republican member
OF the conference committee on the
Clayton trust bill, joined today in the
attack on the report on that measure
being led by Senator Reed. He as
sailed the deletior of drastic pro-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-09-30

The fueral Of Mrs. Charlotte Hirch-
berger will be held Thursday afternoon
at $3.50 o'clock from the residence, 235
North Lake street, and at O'Clock
from the German Lutheran church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-02-27
Fahrnarv 2n.27.Mar- G.

February 20-27-Mar. 6.
Order Limiting Time to File Claims,
and For Hearing Thereon,
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the Estate of Will
liam r. Williams, Decedent.
Letters of administration on said
estate this day having been granted
to Margaret r. Williams.
II is Ordered, That the time with
in which all creditors of the above
named decedent may present claims
against his estate in this court, be,
and the same hereby is, limited to
six months from and after the date
hereof; and that Friday the 18th
day Of August 1914, at ten o'clock
a. m, in the probate court rooms
at the court house at Mankato, In
said county, be, and the same here
by is, fixed and appointed as time
and place for hearing upon and the
examination, adjustment and allow
ance of such claims as shall be
presented within the time afore.
said. .
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order In The
Mankato Free Press as provided by
law.
Dated February 18th, 1914.
probate Seal) EVAN HUGHES,
Judge of Probate
Thos. Hughes,
Attorney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-02-27
Garden City

Mr.. and Mrs. N. p. John quietly
celebrated their sixtieth wedding an.
niversary at the. home Of their son,
George John. on February Is. A de-
lightful dinner was served. Mr.. and
Mrs. John were married at Catawis-
sa, Pa, February 16. 1854. They
lived there during their early mar.
ried life, coming to Blue Earth
county and settling on a farm west
OF Lake Crystal in 1878. They later
moved to Garden City and are at
home with their son, c. ]. John.
Five children came to bless their
home. three OF whom were able TO be
here on this anniversary. They are
Charles Hugh and George John of
this place, Mrs. Writ Weld Of st.
Paul. Mrs. w. II. Over of Yer
million. s. d., and Harry. John of
Vino. Mont, were unable to be
here. The out of town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. II. e. Woods OF Am.
boy. Mr.. and Mrs. John are able to
be about and to enjoy life. They
have large circle friends who ex.
tend congratulations and best wishes
and who hope that they may cele.
brate their diamond wedding In a
few years.
Word has been received here from
We're Bixby that his wife Is in a
hospital at Salem. Oregon, where
she underwent an operation for stom.
ach trouble. At this writing she was
improving. Mr. and Mrs. Bixby ex-
-pectAto come here as soon as Mrs
Bixby Is able to travel and win live
on the T. F. Mills farm north Of
town.
The Study club enjoyed a very
good program at the home OF Mrs.
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Feb. 20-2T.Mar. 6.

Feb. 2O-27.Mar. 6.
Citation For Hearing on Petition For
Probate Of viii.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF
Blue Earth, In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Hum.
phrey Williams, Decedent:
The State of Minnesota to Sarah
J. James and all persons interested
In the allowance and probate of the
will of said decedent. The petition
OF Sarah ]. James being duly filed
in this court, representing that
Humphrey Williams then a resi-
dent OF the county Of Blue Earth
state OF Minnesota, died on the LIST
day of February, 1914, leaving a
last will and testament, which is
presented to this court with said
petition, and praying that said in
strument be allowed as the last
will and testament of said decd
ent, and that letters testamentary
on said estate be issued thereon to
Sarah J. James. Now Therefore
you, and each of you, are hereby
cited and required to show cause
II any you have, before this court, al
the probate court rooms In the
court house, in Mankato, county o.
Blue Earth, state Of Minnesota, OF
the 18th day of March, 1914, at ter
o'clock a. m, why the prayer of sale
petition should not be granted.
Witness the Honorable Evar
Hughes. Judge of said Court, ant
the seal of said Court, this 17ti
day of February, 1914.
probate Seal) EVAN HUGHES,
Judge
ThOs. Hughes, "a rr.. e. r-.s p
Attorney for Petitioner.
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until coming to Minnesota in 1880,
he resided with am aunt. Here
he was engaged in the foundry
business with his uncle, the late III.
X. Lee.
Mr.. Lee was an expert machinist
having been in the employ of Will
cox Brothers, Meyer Brothers and
MIR. Rosenberger at different times
during his residence In this city.
He was held in high esteem by all
his associates and regarded as a
mechanic of extraordinary ability.
For some years, Mr.. Lee had not
been in the best of health but did
not give up his work until last
August. Since that time he has
been at home though not confined
to his bed until three weeks ago.
His trouble was diagnosed as cancer
Of the most severe type. Physi,
clans who were called and others
who studied the case say that II
was a case unprecedented in medi-
cal annals.
Mr.. Lee is survived by his wife
and four children, Frank Edward
Lee of New Ulm, and Walter, Mar
garet and George of this city: also
one sister, Mrs. DR.. Marcelus,
whose whereabouts are unknown.
He was brother-in-law OF George
B. Bartlett of Rapidan and Mrs
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-02-27
Feb. 1s-2e27.

Order for Hearing on Petition to
Convey Lands on Contract.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF
Blue Earth.-ss. In Probate Court.
Special Term, Feb. 5th, 1914.
In the Matter of the Estate of Rob
ert 8. Pritchard, Deceased.
On reading and filing the petition
of Elizabeth NJ. Lloyd. claiming to
be entitled to a conveyance of Ger.
tain real estate from Hugh III. Ed.
wards, executor of said estate. set.
ting forth that Robert s. Pritchard,
deceased, was bound by q contract
in writing to convey said real estate
to the said Elizabeth NJ. Lloyd upon
the terms and conditions therein
stated, with a description of the
land to be conveyed, and the facts
upon which such claiA to convey.
ance Is predicated, and praying that
the Probate Court make a decree
authorizing and directing the said
executor to convey such real estate
W SaAu pCtitAohci the ptTSOu eli
titled thereto.
1t Is Therefore Ordered, That all
persons interested in said estate may
appear before this Court, at a
special term thereof to be held on
the 7th day OF March, A. d. 1914, at
ten o'clock In the forenoon, at the
Probate Office In the Court House in
the City of Mankato In said County
and oppose said petition.
And II Is Further Ordered, That
this order shall be published once
In each week for three successive
weeks prior to said day of hearing
in the Mankato Free Press a weekly
newspaper printed and published at
Mankato, I'm said County.
Dated at Mankato the 5th day of
February, A. ID. 1914.
BY the Court,
probate SeaD EVAN HUGHES.
Judge OF Probate.
Thos. Hughes,
Attorney.
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Feb. 1s.2o-27.

- Feb. E.-20-27.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF
Blue Earth. District Court Sixth
Judicial District.
Lampe-t Lumber company. a Cor
poration, Plaintiff, VS.. Joseph b.
Brisbois, defendant.
SUMMONS.
The State OF Minnesota, to the
above named defendant:
You are hereby summoned and re.
quired TO answer the complaint of
the plaintiff in the above entitled
action, which is filed in the office
of clerk of district court, In the
court house in tho city II Mankato,
county and state aforesaid, and to
serve your answer to the said com.
plaint, on the subscriber, at his
Office In the city of Mankato, in said
county, within twenty (20) days
after the service of this summons
upon you, exclusive of the day oil
such service; and II you fail to
answer the said complaint within
the time aforesaid, the plaintiff In
this action will take judgment
against you FOR the sum II one hun
dred thirteen dollars and twenty-sis
cents (s113.26) and interest thereon
from date hereof, together with Its
costs and disbursements herein.
Dated this eth day Of January
A. D., 1914.
s. b. WILSON,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Mankato, Minnesota
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-02-27
EASILY DECIDED.
This Question Should Be Answered
Easily by Mankato People.


Easily by Mankato People.
Which Is wiser--to have confidence
In the opinions of your fellow-citizens,
OF people you know, or depend on
statements made by utter strangers
residing In far-away places? Read the
following:
Mrs. N. N. George. 22s Record ST.
Mankato, Mimi, says: Two in our
home have had the value of Doan's
Kidney Pills proven to them. One
who is getting along in years. com
planned great deal of his back and
kidneys. Although he was bad OFF,
he wouldn't give up and when | was
told to get Doan's Kidney Pills for
him, did. They brought relief
quickly and in short time, his back
was free from the aches and pains
that caused him so much suffering.
His kidneys we're strengthened and
he felt better in every way. Another
OF the family complained a great deal
In the same way of pains in his back
and kidneys. Doan's Kidney Pills did
equally good work In his case. This
remedy is all It is claimed to be-
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the
United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.-Advt.
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Feb. 2O-27 Mar. 6.


Order Limiting Time to File Claims
and for Hearing Thereon.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF
Blue Earth, In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Ella
Jones, Decedent.
\ Letters OF administration OF said
estate this day having been granted
to Edward Fl. Davies.
II Is Ordered That the time within
which all creditors Of the above
named decedent may present claims
against her estate In this court, be
and the same hereby is, limited to
three months from and after the
date hereof: and that Wednesday
the 9Th day of May, 1914, at ten
o'clock, A. NJ, in the Probate Court
Rooms at the Court House at Man.
kato. in said County, be, and the
same hereby is, fixed and appointed
as the time and place for hearing
upon and the examination, adjust
ment and allowance of such claims
as shall be presented within the
time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication OF this order In The Free
Press, as provided by law.
Dated Feb. 4th, 1914.
EVAN HUGHES,
Judge Of Probate
c. e. Phillips, So.
Attorney.
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Feb. 20-27-Mar. 6.

reD. zU-Zi-Mar. D.
Order Limiting Time to File Claim,
and For Hearing Thereon.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth. In Probate Court.
In the matter of the Estate OF Han.
nah E. Darr, Decedent..
Letters of administration on said
estate this day having been granted
to e. Luella Darr.
1t is Ordered, That the time within
which all creditors of the above
named decedent may present claims
against her estate I'm this court, be
and the same hereby Is, limited to
six~months from and after the date
hereof: and that Monday, the 18th
day of August, 1914, at ten O'Clock
a. m, in the probate court rooms
at the court house at Mankato, in
said county, be, and the same hereby
is, fixed and appointed as the time
and place for hearing upon and the
examination, adjustment and allow.
ance OF such claims as shall be pre-.
sented within the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order in the Man.
kato Free Press as provided by law.
Dated February 11th, 1914.
probate Seal.) EVAN HUGHES,
Judge OF Probate.
BENJAMIN Taylor,
Attorney.
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Feb. 70 20-27
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Determination of Descent Of =.
and

Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Determination of Descent Of =.
Land.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth In Probate Court:
In the Matter Of the Estate of Tena
Hanson, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to all
persons interested in the determine.
tion of the descen, OF the real estate
of said decedent: The petition OF
Edward r. Hanson, having been
filed in this court, representing that
said decedent died more than FIVE
years prior tn he filing thereof.
leaving certain real estate n said
petition described, and that no will
Of decedent has been proved nor
administration % her esuite granted
in this state, and praying that the
descent of said real estate be deter
mined by this court;
Therefore You. and Each OF You.
are hereby cited and required to
show cause, II any you lave. before
this court At the Probate Court
Room in the Court House in tine City
of Mankato in the County of Blue
Earth, State Of Minnesota, on the
7th day of March, 1914, at ten
o'clock q. m, Why said petition
should not be granted.
Witness the Judge of said court,
and the seal thereof, this 18th day
of January, 1914.
(Seal.) EVAN HUGHES,
Probate Judge.
s. B. Wilson,
Attorney for Petitioner
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Pm segcNAL BARGAIN

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Stories Briefly Told

st. Paul, February 21.-Kelsey
5. ChaSe. state superintendent of
banks, returned yesterday from
Westbrook, Cottonwood county,
where Thursday he closed the Citi.
zens' State bank and swore out n
warrant for the arrest of it's cash.
Ter, c. A. Zieske, on a charge OF
grand larceny. .t.. .-J=
The complaint accuses him OF the
theft OF $4,000, but according to Mr..
Chase the shortage discovered Is
considerably in excess of this
amount. -
Charge of Forgery.
o. !. Brandvold and FIG. Neu.
man, bank examiners, are now at
Westbrook In charge of the closed
bank. Mr.. Chase said yesterday
the deposits were s125,00O and the
capital and surplus $4,000. The
accused cashier was under $4,000
bond in the National Surety CON-
pany and Mr.. Chase believes all
depositors will be paid In full.
The alleged shortage was discov-
cred Wednesday by the examiners.
II is said that Zieske had forged
certain notes and certificates which
the bank carried as assets. John
Villa, the president. is not impli.
Gated In any way. so
Can't Find Motive.
zieske is fifty years old. married
and has five children. He has al.
ways borne a good reputation in
the community and had no bad
habits as far as Mr., Chase was
able to discover, The superintend-
emit is at loss to know what be-
came OF the money said to have
been taken. He says that Zieske
admitted to him that he was guilty
Of several forgeries.
from Saturdays Daily.
William Edward Lee, q resident
of West Mankato for many years,
died at his home, GIG Woodland
avenne, at $3.50 o'clock last even
ing. Deceased was born in Cleve-
land. Ohio, December 3, 1854. and
was the second child OF George Il.
and Louisa c. Lee. MT. Lees mother
died when he was but q boy and
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was a business caller here Mon
day.
Mrs. Gus Johnson entertained the
Larkin club Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. John Mention entertained the
Larkin club Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. w. II. Powell has returned
from a visit with Cordova relatives.
Mrs. A.. b. Hall returned from a
weeks visit with Mankato relatives,
Fred Babcock of Menomonie,
Wis. spent few days this week at
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Green spent
a few days with relatives in the
cities. i. ~,
Postmaster Granger has installed
a section of new combination lock
boxes, which makes quite an i'm
provement and convenience In the
Office. 80 ~
Louise +. Davis spent Wednes-
day and Thursday at lie Sueur
Center H zt.
Joseph Mention of Minneapolis
visited relatives here Sunday and
Monday. Z ~ 49,. 49, .. .
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dalgren were
business callers at lie sueury Center,
Saturday. ~s. .... sap
Miss Leona Moulton visited
friends In the cities from Thursday
to Sunday. Elga
Miss Lillian Palmquist of Mime
apolis is spending her vacation with
her parents. b.. ysag..r.
c. r. Swenson and Sam Weygant
are at lie Sueur Center this week
on business. IL ID. ...
Mrs. c. B. Hilyard went to st.
Paul, Monday to spend the week
with relatives. 4,.a IS ats.a.
, Ray Hamnstead of st. Peter
spent Saturday and Sunday with
Harold Swenson. .. go
Mrs. E. B. Nelson and Mrs.
Harold Presnall were Minneapolis
visitors Tuesday. .r a So
Miss Hilda Olson entertained at
a valentine party at her home,
Saturday evening.
Frank Mention of Mankato was
guest OF his sister, Mrs. Gus.
Krummel, Saturday. s.-..-
A few friends were entertained
Saturday evening by Misses Jessie
and Mildred Allen. -.
Miss Margaret Zee of Mankato
spent Sunday the guest of w. r.
Skipton and family.
John Livingston will hold his
auction sale Friday February 20 at
the old Payne farm.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID. Fawcett en-
tertained the Merry M Fus Card
club, Tuesday evening.
Work was suspended at the
Breenstone mill Saturday afternoon,
owing to a broken belt. =,
The juniors will entertain the
seniors at the annual reception and
banquet, Saturday evening.
Miss Isabel Higgins of Parker
college, Winnebago, was a guest OF
Professor and Mrs. |. G. Salter over
Sunday. g. lcs
-HAooCo Ehducl feteTsOn ana
Adah Strand OF 5s1 Peter were
guests at thei-o. Pij Buell. home,
Wednesday. 81 49,. -
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Bradshaw and
son Ralph returned Saturday even
ing from a visit with lie Sueur
Center relatives.
The Young Peoples society OF
the Congregational church will be
entertained Saturday evening by
Miss Hilda Olson. .tg D..
Miss Alice Crossfield had charge
OF her sister Minnie's school a
couple of days this q week on &C.
count of the latter's illness.
The j. r. Rhines family, who
moved to Washington state last
fall. write to friends that they are
very much pleased with the west
climate, etc. .ry.
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Feb. 13-20-27.
Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Administration.

Citation for Hearing on Petition for
Administration.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of
Blue Earth, In Probate Court.
I'm the Matter of the Estate Of Phebe
E. Burt, Decedent.
The State OF Minnesota To all
persons interested in the granting
of administration of the estate OF
said decedent: The petition Of Mel.
lie p. Burt having been filed in this
court, representing that Phebe E.
Burt, then a resident of the County
of Blue Earth, State Of Minnesota
died intestate on the 14th day Of
January, 1914, and praying that let
tiers of administration OF her estate
be granted to Nellie p. Burt: and
the court having fixed the time and
place for hearing said petition:
Therefore, You. And Each OF You,
are hereby cited and required to
show cause, IL any you have. before
this court at the Probate Court
Rooms In the Court House in the
City Of Mankato, in the County Of
Blue Earth, State Of Minnesota, on
the It'll day OF March, 1914 at ten
o'clock A. NJ, why said petition
should not be granted.
Witness The Judge of said Court.
and the Seal OF said Court, this 10th
day Of February, 1914.
tSeal) EVAN HUGHES.
Probate Judge.
Jno. z. Noe,
Attorney for Petitioner.