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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
Coid' Weather Inside.

Extremely ctff Weather was re- ported from the interior yesterday the thermometer at salcha register ing 52 below zero, the coldest spell of the year Today's weather re- port shows 46 below at Salcha and 37 at Fairbanks. At this end of the trail Tonsina was the coldest with G6 below, while only 12 below was registered on the Summit and be- low at Wortman.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Chickens now cost $1.25 a pound and then it isn't good, because no butter with which to cook it can be obtained on meat days. For my part ham is the best thin g on the German menu now. That costs s2 a pound. There is no dearth of ducks, fish and vegetables. i, y
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

A cold, raw 50-mile gale blowing directly off the glacier kept people pretty close to the house ali dayryes- tefday and last night. a Mahy signs were blown down aiid a.few wind bWs were bIdWnains otherwise little dam n- age and much damning was done.1
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

The big plate glass window, five feet by nine feet, which adorned the front of the Prospector office, blew in with a crash yesterday, during the playful vagaries of the glacier wind, and for brief time the interior of the office was filled with wind, snow and profanity. The orifice was hasti- ly boarded up and at the present the staff is awaiting the arrival of plate from the States. The glass was not insured and the loss is a heavy one
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

All the stations between the Sum- nit and Gulkana report clear and calm, while the Summit reports con- Isiderable wind: t.s i'-,t sI 'tc .,...E
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Your pieture will please the folks at home better than snything you can send them. Se9a.s. .tSs sphoteEfapher
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Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Four mushers left Beaver Dam this morning for Valdez.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

a., 4:i .pTry Your Luck. Hr X at the Fish Pond at Moose, Hall Sat-, urdsy nights at ten cents per fish. aitf
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

An up-to-date line of cook stoves and ranges at Mead's. t1
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

 The N. & s. leaves the Valdez dock on regular sailing days. See adv.
 Carbureters, magneios, batteries. spark plugs and coils at Mead's. If
 Pure Fresh Drugs ar the valdez Drug Store. If
 The best dinner at the Arcade Cafe. .-|.' If
 Best Sourdough hstcakes and best coffee at the Arcade. If ff''tt,. T,
 Subscribe fer the PrssDsosor.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Just received, a new line of Toilet Waters and Perfumss.. Owl Drug Co.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Bridget Tohell lives in Lexington, Kentucky.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Come and see our new line of mug. get and ivory ware at Alaska Jewelry Company. If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Special order, Cham chswder 15c, at tks Arcass. 77a ''''''''@ If
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

,1 Banquet Steeh kaugess rpiRin and polishad tops. J at yMead's:a: oo .adaM
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

For good home-cooked meals try Mrs. M. olson. on Hobart street.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

The Golden North. the House Comfort.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Just Reeeived-the latest Popula Songs atA Mtsie.~ taades Drug Uo. |
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04
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For first-class meals and good serv' ice at reasonable prices try the Mer. chants Cafe. ti
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

Fresh candy at the Emporium.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

jA new ians Sf assters priced rigtt, 1t teadS < 's'ss z T.i
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-12-04

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-14
January 7-14-21.
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETl-
TON FOR ADMINISTRATION.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, in Probate Court
In the Matter of the Estate of Soneva
Hong, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the granting of
administration of the estate of said
decedent: The petition of Gertrude
r. Veum, having been filed in this
Court representing that Soneva Hong,
then a resident of the County of Blue
Earth, State of Minnesota, died in
testate on the LIST day of January,
1916, and praying that Letters of Ad
ministration of her estate be granted
to J.NE. Veum: And the Court hav-
ing fixed the time and place for hear
ing said petition: THEREFORE,
YOU. AND EACH OF YOU, are here
be cited and required to show cause,
if 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 31st day of jan
uary, 1916, at ten o'clock a. m, why
said petition should not be granted.
WITNESS, The Judge of said Court.
and the Seal of said Court, this 4th
| day of January, 1916.
| court Seal) EVAN HUGHES,
Probate Judge.
| Walter A. Plymat,
Attorney for Petitioner.
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January 7-14-21.
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETI-
TON FOR ADMINISTRATION.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, in Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Fran
els Pew, Jr., Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the granting of
administration of the estate of said
decedent: The petition of Mary B.
Pew, having been filed in this Court.
representing that Francis Pew, Jr.,
then a resident of the County of Het
finger, State OF North Dakota, died in
testate on the 7th day of May. 1915,
and praying that Letters of Admins
tration of his estate be granted to
Samuel B. Wilson: And the Court
having fixed the time and place for
hearing said petition: THEREFORE.
YOU. AND EACH OF YOU, are here
by cited and required to show cause
if 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 31st day of jan
uary, 1916, at ten o'clock a. m, why
said petition should not be granted
WITNESS, The Judge of said Court
and the Seal of said Court, this 9Th
day of January, 1916.
court SeaI.) EVAN HUGHES,
Probate Judge.
s. B. Wilson,
Attorney for Petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-14
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Indian Lake
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily
The Rapidan Cemetery association
met with Mrs Charles Bartsch on
Wednesday, although it was so very
cold there was a good attendance. A
nice lunch was served and a pleasant
social afternoon was enjoyed.
The people O" indiana Lake to the
number of about thirty gathered at
the school house ON Friday even
ing, January I, to enjoy the post
Doned New Year party. The even
ing passed with games and music. A
violin was furnished and with w. 3.
Kidder and others to play, an hour
or two of dancing was greatly en-
joyed by old and young. Light re-
freshmonts were served.
A small skating party was enjoyed
by the young people ON Saturday
night.
Mr. Ed Smith is spending some
weeks Visiting his sister, Mrs. Lee
Plumb.
School begins on Monday morning
with Miss Marie Maynes of st. Paul
as teacher.
The appointed meeting OF the
Equity society, which was appointed
for Saturday evening, was postponed
on account of sickness among the
members
Mr.. Martin Tronvold of Geddes
S. D.. spent few days last week
with his friends, Mr., and Mrs. T. o.
Garberg.
Milton Dodge is driving new milk
wagon.
AS few of the young people were
skating on Indian Lake On Sunday
afternoon, Joe Ballard fell before
Ralph Keenan, and before Ralph cAuld
stop himself, his sharp skates passed
over the fingers of young Ballard
which were spread out upon the ice
cutting them badly. They skated
over to the home Of w. B. Kidde1
where the wound was dressed.
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January 7-14-21.
CITATION FOR HEARING ON FL
NAL ACCOUNT AND FOR DIS
TRIBUTION.
Attorneys for Petitioner

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth in Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Annie
Jacobson, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to All Per-
sons Interested in the Above En-
titled Matter: Whereas, Charles
jacobson, has filed in this court his
final account of his administration of
the estate of the above named de-
cedent, together with his petition
praying For the adjustment and al
lowance of said final account and for
distribution of the residue of said es-
tate to the persons thereunto en-
titled: 1T IS ORDERED, that said
petition be heard, and that all per-
sons interested in said matter be and
appear before this court on the 10Th
day of January, 1916, at ten O'Clock
a. M, at the Probate Court Rooms in
the Court House, at Mankato in said
County, and then and there, or as
soon thereafter as said matter can be
heard, show cause, if any they have,
why said petition should not be
served by the publication thereof in
The Mankato Free Press according
to law
WITNESS, the Honorable Evan
Hughes, Judge of said court, and the
seal of said court, this 5th day of
January. 1916.
Court Seal.) EVAN HUGHES,
Judge.
Pau & Pfau,
Attorneys for Petitioner
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E. H. Monroe has lately received a
multigraph and already has printed
envelopes for the bank and creamery
and is ready to do like work for any
one. It is a fine machine. Mr.. Mon
roe left Monday for the cities, where
he will attend the annual State Fair
meeting, being a delegate by virtue
of his office as treasurer of the Coun-
ty Fair association of Blue Earth
county. He will return the last of the
week, accompanied by Mrs. Monroe
and little son. who have been away
since before Christmas.
]. K. Osgood made a business trip
to Northrup last week. He was met
at Madelia last Friday evening by
Mr.. Edward Ward, who drove Mr..
Osgood's car.
Miss Ada l.. Forster will speak at
the Christian church at 1920 a. m,
January so, in the interest of c. w. B.
NJ. work, she being state organizer of
that auxiliary Miss Forster is web
known in this community and should
have a splendid hearing: An offering
will be taken for C. w. B. NJ. work.
Mrs. Maybe john entertained sew
en- of her friends at an enjoyable par
ty last Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. n. P. John celebrated her
eighty first birthday last Sunday.
Mrs. Bert Gates is enjoying a visit
from sister and other relatives from
Canada.
Charles Boynton received word the
first of the week that the home of his
son, Ellsworth, at Wyoming, MINI, is
quarantined, Mr.. Boynton having
contraced diphtheria. ElFsworth's
friends here hope for rapid recov-
: cry from the disease.
Miss Pryne is receiving callers this
week at the Osgood home and will
socn be able to leave for Waseca il
she continues to improve.
A very helpful meeting of the C. w.
3. NJ, was held with Mrs 3. Cavett
lasts Saturday afternoon
Friday and Saturday nights each
week are movie nights at NJ W. A.
hall.
A. Meseryy and w. H. H. Conklin
have the contract to put up ice here
this winter.
1t is reported that number of
light meters have been burned out
lately and will have TO he replaced
Mr. Amos Warner OF, Duluth visited
his parents and sister over Sunday.
Mrs. Laura Clapper has returned
after spending week in Mankato.
Frank Richardson and Bert BiXby
are in Minneapolis attending cream
cry meeting.
w. A. Roberts is attending the
state fair meeting, which convenes
this week.
Eli Shaffer of Mankato has been
visiting relatives and friends here for
a number of days.
The orchestra is resuming activities
being strengthened by the addition of
Charles Traverse, who is an eXper-
fenced cernetist. The boys expect to
be heardt from later on. 1a
Mrs. Jc5jJ. Duffield. L. d. Mills and
Erwin Mills motored to. Nankato Mon
day morning. Erwin : resumed his
high school duties. having spent his
two weeks vacation at home.
A later report places Mrs. Mary
Buck and Mrs. Anna Hazel on the
sick list "a
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who is interested in the anti saloon
league, will speak at the church next
Sunday evening. This meeting will
be held in place of the regular G. E.
meeting. Everyone is invited to at
tend.
{ Rev. George E. Brown is recover
ing from his recent illness and eX-
poets to preach next Sunday morn
ing.
William Clark, an old settler of the
neighborhood. passed away at his
home Sunday evening Mr. Clark
, has not been well for some time past.
He is survived by his son, Will The
funeral will be held from the church
! Wednesday afternoon.
Evard Budde and George Loucks
morning. The boys still drive from
home and are not at all afraid OF
weather.
Miss Lucy Meruer visited with her
sister, Mrs. Robert Busby Monday
The annual church meeting was
held Sunday after Sunday school. Re-
ports were read and election Of Of
ficers resulted as follows: Deacons
for one year, Ed Nordgren, F. e.
Jefferson, w. G. Clark; trustee for
three years, c.. A. Evenson; church
clerk, Mrs. F. E. Jefferson; church
board, Mrs. Lucy Culp, c. D. Steel;
Sunday school superintendent, w. g.
Clark; chorister, Mrs. F. E. Jeffer-
son; organist, Mrs. Lindsay; as
sistant organist, Penelope Hanson;
collector, G.. d. Steel; ushers, G.. d.
Steel, Guy Trask, Evard Budde, H.
A. Hilmer.
The Farmers club will give a box
social at the home of Adolph Heiser
Friday, January 21.
All farmers wishing to get twine
through the Farmers club, should
notify Willis Randall, as soon as pos
sible.
Joe Grice took dinner with his wife
Sunday at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Goodridge, Mrs. Grice is i'm
proving slowly from her recent i'll
ness.
Willis Randall was sick with the
grip Monday,
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student, here until the holidays, is
now enrolled in the Amboy schools
Her parents are in business there.
! Miss Doris Slater, who spent the
| two weeks Holiday vacation with her
aunt, Mrs. Maggie Slater and family
in Madelia, returned on the late
train Saturday, so as to be on hand
to begin school Monday morning.
Miss Lewis Brown and daughter
| Florence, of Willow Creek, spent the
. week end with the formers parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Re. T. Champlin, in
the village.
Miss Lucy Gates of Garden City
was a business visitor in town Sat
urday
Mrs, Minnie Thomas has returned
to her home at the lakes after a week
spent with her sister, Mrs. Giles
Gray.
Mrs. VIII Griffith, who had just
returned from Forest City, Iowa,
where she spent New Years returned
on Saturday evening in response to a
telegram, saying her mother had
been suddenly taken sick and telling
her to come at once.
Lyle Cooper has severed his con-
nection as clerk in the Lamm Drug
store at Mankato, and returned here,
where he will resume his place in his
fathers hardware store.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmitt Keene are
down from Hutchinson, Mimi, on a
visit to their grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs d. A. Brewer and other rela-
tives.
l.. C. Rev is attending to his real
estate business in Iowa this week.
The Murke brothers started up the
ice cutting business Monday morn
ing, and the ice harvest season. has
begun The experience of last whit
er, when ice had to be shipped in to
fill several of the large ice houses,
will not be repeated again this year.
Mrs. Mary Faye and two children
of Miner n. D., are visiting at the
home of Fred Flemming in North
Vernon. Mrs. Flemming and Mrs.
Faye are sisters.
Mrs. Charles Fleniming has re-
turned home after a pleasant visit
with her son, Rob, and wife in Win
nebago.
Gene and Belle Roberts of Maple
ton were in town Monday on their
way to Made1ia on business trip,
going via the auto route.
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January 7-1421.
CITATION FOR HEARING ON FL
&, NAL ACCOUNT AND FOR DIS
TRiBUTION.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth in Probate Court
In the Matter of the Estate of Jacob
Jacobson, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to All Per-
sons Interested in the Above En-
titled Matter: Whereas, Charles
Jacobson, has filed in this court his
final account of his administration of
the estate CT the above named de-
cedent, together with his petition
praying for the adjustment and al
lowance of said final account and for
distribution of the residue of said es-
tate to the persons thereunto en-
titled: IT is ORDERED, that said
petition be heard, and that all per-
sons interested in said matter be and
appear before this court on the 18th
day of January, 1916, at ten O'Clock
a. M, at the Probate Court Rooms in
the Court House, at Mankato in said
County, and then and there, or as
soon thereafter as said matter can be
heard, show cause, if any they have,
why said petition should not be
served by the publication thereof in
The Mankato Free Press according
to law.
WITNESS, the Honorable Evan
Hughes, Judge of said court, and the
seal of said court, this 9Th day of
January, 1916.
court Seal) EVAN HUGHES.
Judge.
Pfau & Pfau,
Attorneys for Petitioner.
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Good Thunder
From Wednesdays oanv

from WtQTcSNay pSStf p
Regarding the recent long list oil
sickness and grip victims, a certain
person noting his family physician,
DR.. J. IT. Schesselman. driving by
every day, finally asked that busy
physician, Doctor, who is sick out
this Way?" why everybody" came
his matter of fact reply, as he turned
on the gasoline and he and his
trusted auto again plodded on to the
next patients home
Mr.. Nubia of Mapkato, cousin TO
Ed Stebbins of Good Thunder, and
also Mr., Frank G. Pierce, who rep
resent the Montana Land and Live
Stock company, spent an evening at
the home of S. Doty. Mr. Pierce is
a thoroughly seasoned Montana man,
having been in the employ of Uncle
Sans government for many years,
as surveyor and as forest ranges,
living in the heart of mountains,
serving faithfully in the face of many
a danger and peril, SO common in a
wild unsettled country, yet he has
great faith in this state and believes
in a great and rich future for Mon
tana, when once this great state be-
comes settled and its wonderful re-
sources. are. brought into practical
and conservative use.
Mrs. Tobias Gerlach. s another
friend who was called to iithe great
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beyond. had a. legion of friends AMI

beyond, had legion of friends and
will be sorcly missed. She was
seventy-two years of age. She was
a great student and reader and kept
abreast on all subjects worth while,
and was one OF the best read and
posted women in the community.
Her strong Christian faith served her
we'll indeed and was a beautiful ex-
ample for the living. Her last few
hours of life were peaceful and easy.
Those who survive the mother are
the husband, two sons, Henry al
home and Jake near Spokane, Wash.
Mrs. NJ. Hopkins and Miss Eliza
beth of Houre, Mont. Mrs. E. Phil
lips of st. Clair and Miss Amanda,
who through all the years of the
mothers illness kept up her teaching
in the Good Thunder public schools
and attended with the husbands care
to the mothers wants and needs.
Services were Thursday at the Luth-
eran church, Rev Bodie officiating
and interment in the Lutheran Gene
terry.
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December 31-January TIA.
Citation for Hearing on Petition TO
Determination of Descent of Land.

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 Henry
Retzlaff Descedept:
The State of Minnesota To all per-
sons interested in the determination
of the descent of the real estate of
said decedent: The petition of Han
nah Retzlaff having been fled in this
court, representing that said decedent
died moro than five years prior TO the
filing thereof, leaving certain real
estate in said petition described, and
that 10 will of decedent has been
proved nor administration of his es-
tate granted in this state, and pray
ing that the descent of said real es-
tate be determined by this court;
Therefore You, and Each of You,
are hereby cited and required to
show cause, If any you have, before
this court at the Probate Court Room
in the Court House in the City OF
Mankato in the County of Blue Earth,
State of Minnesota, on the oath day
of January 1916, at ten o'clock a. M,
why said petition should not be
granted.
Witness the Judge of said court,
and the seal'thereof, this 18th day OF
December, 1915.
EVAN HUGHES,
Probate Judge
probate Court SeaD