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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
HER DEATH WAS DUE TO CANCER
Mrs. Mary Paulus, Mother of Mrs
Mayer, Who Died Today.


Mrs. Mary Paulus died at seven
o'clock this morning at the residence
of her daughter, Mrs Conrad Mayer,
- 700 North Front street. Death re-
suited after an illness of one year with
cancer
Mrs. Paulus was born in Germany
and was siXtv-two years OF age. She
came to Mankato direct from Germany
thirty-six years ago and has resided
here continuously since that tine. Her
husband died about five years ago, and
she is now survived by her daughter
Mrs. Mayer, with whom she has lived
for ten years past, and one son, John
Hoffman, who is a resident Oh the
Eagle Lake road
a woman of many fire qualities,
Mrs. Paulis was loved by many friends
She was Q, member of the women's
society of ST. Peter and st. Paurs
Catholic church and devout Chris
tian.
The funeral service will take place
Saturday morning at nine o'clock at
St. Peter ard St Paul's church and
intermert will be made at Calvary
cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
HEAD OF THE STATE A. o. u. w.
William L. Comstock Elected Grand
master at Meeting Yesterday.

from I'nurSf9TS D2tiV
W. l.. Comstock of Mankato will
head the grand lodge of the Ancient
Order of United Workmen in Mime
sofa during the year 1909, having been
elected Grand Master Workman at the
annual session of the grand lodge OF
the order in the court house assem-
bly, hall, Minneapolis, late yesterday
afternoon. Other officers were elected
as follows:
Grand foreman, August F. Floerkey,
Minneapolis; grand overseer, ]. H. Shu-
macher, Duluth; grand guard, w. NJ.
Barber, Long Prairie; grand inside
Waterman, j. G. Richards, Moorhead;
grand recorder, Charles +. Larson, St.
Paul; grand receiver, J. L. Mcclure,
st. Paul; supreme representatives, J.
NJ. Diment of Owatonna, w. P. Me-
Cormick of Minneapolis and F. H.
White of Duluth.
The Degree of Honor is holding a
session in Minneapolis also.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
MANKATO TOWN NOTES.

August Verhaeghe has some of the
best seed wheat in the county. Adam
Keller of Decoria has bought fifty
bushels.
All are glad to hear that the Citizens
Telephone company is going to begin
repairing the St. Clair line soon. Al
bert Weber has been employed to do
the team work.
William Wittrock is attending his
brother law, who is very i'll.
Charles Weber was business caller
at the Cedar Lawn Poultry farm We'd
nesday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
CAME FOR THE FANS
SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BASEBALL
LEAGUE is ORGANIZED.
A. C.. Benack Elected President of the
New Association; Several Towns
Were Represented at the Meeting;
Players Engaged for the Local
Team; the Frame-up.

from Tuesdays Daily
A meeting of representatives of
several Southern Minnesota cities was
held last evening at A. c. Benack's bill
lard parlors, and league was or
gained to be known as the Southern
Minnesota Baseball league. The foGs
lowing officers were elected: President,
A. C. Benack of AIankato; vice presi-
dent, Phil Genthing of Rochester; treas
urer, Mr.. Kellar of Rochester. The
president will appoint a Mankato man
secretary, and this city will be the
headquarters of the league, the office
being in Mr.. Benack's place of business.
Towns Represented at Meeting.
The towns represented at the meet
ing last evening were Mankato, Roches-
ter, Owatonna, Faribault, Albert Lea
and Redwing. Gentlemen were also
present from Waseca and st. Peter but
not representing any team. 1t has not
been decided definitely yet which towns
will sign as members of the league.
There will be eight cities in the league,
oiiu JuoO WHICH, JHty VIII Dt VIII plob-
ably be determined this week. As soon
as this is known, President Benack will
call another meeting of representatives
of the teams to meet in this city.
The various teams will be partly
paid, but the pay roll must not ex-
ceed $500 month per team, nor twelve
men to team. A schedule was not
made, but will be later. Neither has
it been determined whether there will
be Sunday games. If these will be
permitted, the games will all take place
at the fair grounds, otherwise the man.
agement will construct new ball park
just outside of the city limits.
Has Engaged Players.
Mr.. Benack has been organizing a
team for Mankato quietly, and has the
following practically engaged, and ready
to sign up: Claude Munroe of Iowa,
one of the best pitchers in that state;
Charles Dexter and w. j. Scanlon, who
played last year with the Alexander,
S. D., team as first base and catcher
respectively; James Campbell, of the
Burlington, Iowa, league team, for
shortstop; Joseph Conklin of this city,
for third base; Carl Nicholson of Man
kato, for right fielder; William Was
gait of Mankato, for pitcher. This
would make strong combination.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
FARMER CLAIMS HE WAS "STUNG"
Alleges That He Paid More For an
Article Than Advertised.

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\ farmer complained to the police
today that merchant had advertised
Goods at certain price and then
charged him much more He made his
purchases several days ago, and not
having the change left money order
for SO with the merchant. When he
came 10 the city today he called at
the store for the change, and learned
that he had been charged much more
for the goods than they had been add
vertised at. He told the dealer that
he would pay the advertised prices or
would return the goods, but the mer-
chant refused to accept either, and
held de money. The farmer appealed
10 The police, and was advised to see
an attorney.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
RE0PENED WATFRVILLE STORE
George Pond Reaches a Settlement
With tho Insurance Corn,r;or

From Tuesdays Daily.
George Pond has reopened his store
at Waterville, which was recently dam
aged by fire. The insurance ON the
stock was settled through the award
of appraisers, who were H. f. Hance
for Mr.. Pond, and 7. G.. Brink of
Minneapolis for the insurance COM
pany, and exMayor William H. Muel-
Ter of ST. Peter was referee. The
amount awarded to Mr.. Pond was
S3,457.6O. His insurance was $4,000.
and the award is looked upon by all
parties as being a very fair one. The
stock was largely damaged by fire,
smoke and water, and Mr.. Pond will
be out of pocket a good deal in spite
of his insurance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
HAS THROWN UP JOB
J.B. HoDAPP SUDDENLY RESIGNED
POSITION OF RECORDER.
Mayor Andrews and the Council Held
Special Session Late Yesterday
and Accepted His Leave-Taking;
A. H. Scherer Elected as Success
sor; Latter Candidate for Position.


City Recorder Hodapp, impelled by
the enfeebled condition of his health,
VIII ch was the cause given for his de-
cision not to be candidate for re-
election, late yesterday afternoon pre-
sented his resignation to Mayor An
lrews. to take effect at once. Mayor
Andrews assembled the council to-
gether at FIVE o'clock in special ses-
sion to receive the resignation, and all
were present.
Accepted the Resignation.
The council voted to accept the res
ignation, and then unanimously chose
A. H. Seherer to. fill out the unexpired
term. When Mr.. Seherer files bond
for $1,000 as recorder and one for
$1,000 as clerk of the municipal court
he will enter upon his duties. These
bonds will be presented at the regular
meeting of the council Friday night, at
which time it is expected that Mr..
Scherer will enter upon his duties. In
the meantime the deputy city recorder,
E. F. Soaring, has charge of the Of
fee.
Republican Nominee For Recorder.
Mr.. Scherer is the republican nomi-
nee for city recorder, and his unani-
nous appointment to fill out Mr.. Ho-
dapp's unexpired term shows the con-
idence reposed in him by the city Off
Gals and is most excellent recon-
mendation. He will be found courteous
and accommodating, and as soon as he
becomes familiar with the duties of
the position will prove efficient.
Hodapp Will Take a Rest.
Mr.. Hodapp's resignation will be a
surprise to the public in general. He
has held the office for a little over
six years, as stated yesterday, and
during that time has not missed a
single day at his office. He has been
as regular as clockwork, and will be
missed. He will take needed rest
for time, before seeking other en-
ployment.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
BRAKEMAN HARDY is INJURED
Sustained Number of Bruises; Luckily
No Bones Are Broken
From Thursdays DaiIv

From THURSDAYS Daiiv.
Frank Hardy. brakeman on Con
ductor Haas train-a freight-running
between st. Paul and St. James on
the Omaha road, was injured at Ka-
sofa during the forenoon. Hardy was
engaged in coupling the air hose when
the engine backed the cars down to
make the train coupling. The brake
man was struck and considerably shak-
en- up. Besides, he received a num-
Der of bruises on his legs and back
No bones were broken. lie was
brought to Mankato and placed in St:
Joseph's hospital Mr.. Hardy is TWEEN
tynine years of age, resides at POP
Smith avenue, st. Paul, and is single.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
MILLER HELD TO GRAND Jury
Is Charged With Having Raised Check
Given Him BY Widell & Co.

FROM TUESDAYS Daiiv
John Miller, the aged stone quarry
worker who was recently arrested on
the charge of raising time check that
he had received from the Widell com
pany from $1,000 to %20.5O, had his
preliminary hearing before Judge Com
stock this forenoon, and was held to
the grand jury. w. r. Geddes APP
peared as his attorney, and the wit
nesses examined were Carl Engwalson.
bookkeeper for the Widell company, and
Mr.. Bader of Bader & Peters. where
Miller got the check cashed The
defense did not put on any testimony
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
TWo Million Bottles

Of Perry Davis Painkiller sold every year.
This wonderful household remedy stops the
pain of spreiIs, burns or bruises. It relieves
rheumatism or uca,oigia, u cures colds,
cramps, collie, diarrhlea. There ought to be
bottle on your shelves just now, ready for
the first sign of trouble Tho new size bot
tie is IS cts. aGd there is alco lie GJc. size.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
LIE sUEUR INTER WON DEBATE
Blue Earth Students Could Not Cope
With the Arguments.
Especial to The Free Pr

Especial to The Free Press.1
Blue Earth, Feb. 20-Blue Earth's
debaters suffered defeat at the hands
of the lie Sueur Center girl students
last night 1t was a two to one de
cision. The judges were DIR. Young,
Mankato; Superintendent Philips, Al
shall. The winners argued the affirma
tive of the question ''Should the Unit
ed States annex Cuba?" The winning
team is Gladys Hts, Maud Elwood and
Mary KOlars.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Woman Receivers Damages.

Montgomery, Feb. 22.-In the case of
Margaret Kennedy against the city of
Montgomery, to recover damages of
$4,000 for injuries sustained by falling
into hole near a street crossing last
November, the jury in the district
court brought in verdict for $500
and costs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
LONG A RESIDENT OF MINNESOTA
John Quirk, Who Died at His Home
Last Night; Passed Eighty.

Last Night; Passed Eighty.
Fr"rr Thursdav's Daily
John Quirk, an old and respected
citizen living near Madison Lake, died
last night.
Mr.. Quirk was over eighty years of
age and his death was largely due to
this fact. His farm, where he has lived
for the past fifty years, is located
about five miles northwest of Madi-
son Lake. He leaves wife and large
family of grown up sons and daugh-
tiers to mourn his death. Funeral SER
vices will be held on Saturday morn
ing at the Marysburg church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Voted for Lincoln.

From FhurSuavs Daily
Ii. c. Hazel of Garden City, resi-
dent of Blue Earth county for forty
eight years, is another Lincoln voter.
MIR. Hazel voted for Lincoln twice, the
first time in Wisconsin and the second
time in Sterling.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
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Royal Arcanum Dancing Party.

The dancing party given last even
ing in the knights of Columbus hall
by the Royal Arcanum, was one of
the most successful parties the lodge
has ever given. Lamm's full orchestra
furnished good program of dance
music and over l25 guests enjoyed the
evening. Elaborate refreshments were
served and there was an opportunity
to play cards for those who did not
dance.
Potted palms, ferns and carnations
were used as decorations and the party
was very enjoyable one. The lodge
is already planning to give another
similar social evening and dance after
Lent to which outside friends will be
invited.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
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Lime Kiln Club Entertained.

Mrs. H. r. Wiecking of Byron street
very pleasantly entertained twenty of
Mr.. Wiecking's friends last evening. 1t
was a surprise affair and the guests
were members of the MankatO Lime
Kiln club. Discussions on the current
topics of the day were the features of
the evening, after which Mrs. Week
ing served delicious luncheon that
was much enjoyed by everyone.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Japanese Party.

The Japanese party given yesterday
afternoon by Mrs. L. Blum and Mrs.
Szamet was a very pretty and unique
affair. Mrs. c.. II. Hornburg of Min
neapolis was the honor guest, and
seven tables of 500 were played The
prizes were won by Mrs. C. II. John
son and Mrs. Norman Hurst. The hos
tesses served a very delicious luncheon,
and the japanese effect was carried out
in every detail. Misses Lora Lulsdorif
and Hermine Stein assisted Mrs. Blum
and Mrs. Szamet in serving.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Lake Club Party.

Mrs. Frank Fowler of Third street
informally entertained the members of
the Lake club yesterday afternoon.
There were two tables of five hundred
and every detail was carried out in
patriotic designs. American flags were
draped throughout the rooms and also
used as portiers, giving very artistic
effect. The refreshments were also
served in patriotic designs, and were
most delicious.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
DIRECTORS.
Mankato State Bank
MANKATO, MINI.

CAPITAL tse. 90
surplus g. Undivided pronts szg.9
Z. C. HARRINGTON, Pres dent
FRANK FOWLER, VicJs .PresIuei
JNO. r. THOMAS, Cashier.
e. scHoYEN. Assistant Cashier.
DIRECTORS
Frank Fowler John C. ~
z. 6. Harrington. A. G. aacl
c. w. Babcock Geo. T. Boynto,.
Geo B. Owen. John r Thomaa
Fred Kron- Mic .ruijar,
NJ Q. Sundt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Teachers Enjoy Sleighride.

The teachers of the Franklin school
enjoyed a sleighride this afternoon to
st. Peter where they plan to eat sup
per. Those of the party were Misses
Bangerter, Isabel Chesser, Jane Fletcher,
Marie Hauer, Minnie Parker, Julia
Hub, Grace Cain and Helen Hall.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26

From FRIDAYS Dailv.
Agricultural School Entertainment.
st. Paul Dispatch: most inter
esting event of yesterday was the en-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26

DIR. and Mrs. A. c. Rosenquist of
St. Peter were guests in the city last
night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
You Can Test
the Kidneys

Letthe urine stand for twenty four hours and
If at the end of that time there are deposits Of
brick dust variety or if the water becomes
smoky and cloudy you may be sure the kidneys
are deranged.
Another very marked symptom of kidney
disease is pain in the small of the back.
The letter quoted below tells how these
symptoms were overcome and kidney disease
cured by DR.. A. W. Chsse's Kidney and Liver
Liver Pills. Because of their direct and COM
bined action on both liver and bowels these
pills cure the most complicated cases.
Mr.. w. H. Cook, r. F. d. No. a, Lodi,
Wis, writes:-"For many years was troub-
led with kidney disease and several doctors
told me my conditions was very serious but
they could not cure me. Then turned to DR..
A. w. Chase's Kidney and Liver Pills with
excellent results. The sediment disappeared
from the urine, thepains left the back and loins
and / am feeling we'll"
One pill dose, IS cts box, at all dealers or
-. CL..> o. D,,9a1o "
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
National Bank of
Commerce
CAPITAL 500. OO0oc
oEEicERS

G. L. OLESON, President
A. l.. WHEELER, Vice President
VIM J, FLACHSENHAR Assistant
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Washington Birthday Luncheon.

The Daughters of the American Rev
olution are to give Washington birth
day luncheon on Monday at one o'clock
at the home of Mrs. III. L. Schmitt of
South Broad street. They expect to
entertain as guests number of state
officers and out of town members.
Extensive preparations are being made
for the event and it promises to be one
of the large patriotic and social af-
fairs of the week
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Entertained at Dinner.

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Williams of
Byron street entertained informally
last night at $3.50 dinner in honor
of DR.. and Mrs. f. i. Halves. Covers
were placed for fourteen and very
delicious dinner was served. The place
cards and decorations were all in Co.
lonial colors and designs and five hun
bred was the amusement feature
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Entertained G. A. r. Ladies.

Mrs. William Coalter entertained the
Ladies of the G. A. r. yesterday after
noon at her home on South Fourth
street, in honor of her birthday. There
were twenty of her friends present to
express birthday greetings and best
wishes and the afternoon was spent
most pleasantly. Mrs. Coalter served
delicious refreshments and a program
of music for piano and violin by Mr.
Coalter and daughter Margaret was
greatly enjoyed by all. The hostess
also received a number of beautiful
birthday gifts.
John H. Koch, buyer of silks and
dress goods for George Il. Brett has
just returned from New York, where
he spent two weeks buying the best
assortment of silks and dress good ever
shown in Mankato.
Elysan Enterprise: f. NJ Zuel of
Mankato was in town Saturday even
ing to rent building in which to
put a stock of clothing which was
shipped here yesterday from Worth
ington.
Professor Gasink of lie Sueur Cen
ter was in Mankato today en- route
to Blue Earth. He was accompanied
by Gladys Hits, Mary Kolars and Maud
Elwood, who compose the lie Sueur
Center school debating team. Tonight
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Social andPerSona1

tertainment given at the state agri
cultural school by Dean j. W. Olsen
and Professor S. b. Green. The guests
went out early and were entertained
at the midday dinner and We're given
an idea of the splendid discipline and
management of the school, Mrs. c. NJ.
Boutell, the preceptress, received, as
sisted by the wives of the faculty and
by Mrs. Margaret Blair and Miss
Sheperd. The tables were especially
decorated for the occasion with potted
plants and about seventy-fve women
sat down at noon. Following the din
ner the ladies were taken to inspect
the buildings and grounds, after which
tea was served at five o'clock in the
women's dormitory, during which a
very charming musical program was
given by the Misses Schramm, Benke
and Larson of New Ulm, and Messrs.
Kneutson and Robertson, all of them
students of the school.
Among the guests were Mrs. L. IT.
Johnson of Minneapolis, Mrs. w. w.
Dunn of this city, Mrs. Laban of Du-
mth, Mrs. S. G. Watts, Mankato; Mrs.
Ware, Nortnield; Mrs. B. F. Hall,
Buffalo Lake; Mrs. A. L. Harrison, Ada,
Mimi; Mrs. McGrath and Miss Me
Grath, GAINESVILLE; Mrs. Wells, Breck-
enridge; Mrs. Elwell, Minneapolis; Mrs.
Clague, Lamberton, and others.
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Pleasant Birthday Party.
Mrs. Charles A. Wyatt of Lincoln
street entertained at birthday party
last night in honor of her niece, Katn-
crime Jones, and also for Roland Pat
terson, whose birthday somes very near
the same date There were ten guests
who sat down to a very delicious
birthday dinner, and among the very
young set were Helen and Lester Pat
terson and Bobbie Cressy. The hostess
mad decorated her dining room with
bright effect, in fashion very pleas
were much appreciated. 1t is seldom
that two birthday cakes are in evil
dence at one table, but Mrs. Wyatt
had provided two. both being bril-
liantly lighted with pink candles, which
told the ages of the small honor guests.
Carnations and larger candles of the
same color added much to the pretty
and artistic effect and the youngest
members of society had a royal good
time. The place cards were of cherry
tree design, done in water colors.
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Last Dance By Patriarchs.

The last of the Patriarchs dancing
series was held last night in Schiller
Hall and was enjoyed by about TWEEN
ty-ive couples. Lamm's orchestra fur
nished the music and the ladies of the
Episcopal church served refreshments.
The members all feel much regret that
this series of enjoyable parties has
come to an end and many have ex-
pressed wish for more of the same
kind.
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MANKATO FREE PRESS
From Saturdays Danv.
Checker Club Entertained

Mr.. c. f. Keith and Mr.. Yendes
entertained the Blue Earth County
Chess and Checker club last evening at
the home of Mr.. Yendes, 100 South
Fourth street. There were about ten
of the members present and few of
the ladies were invited as guests. Pro-
gressive checkers were played and later
in the evening delicious luncheon was
served. The affair was very en-.
joyable one.
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surplus g. Undivided pront&
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Party to Basketball Players.

Mrs. Marian Willard entertained the
Austin high school basketball team
and the Mankato team after the game
last evening. A three course luncheon
was served to about thirty of the
young people and the remainder of
the evening was spent socially.
Bridge Party.
Mrs. A. r. Pfau .Jr entertained four
tables of bridge this afternoon.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-06

A Pennsylvania man has died of
heart failure because he almost won
a gold watch In rafiie. People who
desire to take part In rafiies should
always be careful to first undergo
physical examinations.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-06

A milkman has Invented an airship.
1t ought to be fine for delivering milk
to the third ana fourth story fats.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-02-06
BUSINESS NOTES,

The Fair IL Chlcago's foremost de-
partment store and IL also the safest.
II abounds with splendid assortments
Of merchandise exclusively for the uss
of men.