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The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-05
MARSHFIELD.


visiting his sister, Mrs. George Hol-
lister. Mr.. Snow has not been in
Vermont for twenty years.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hersey and
Hermon Hersey, of Hopedale, Mass.
visited at William Halls home last
week. They were formerly from
Calais.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Swerdfeger
visited in Barre over Sunday.
Capt. L. L. Coburn visited ar
George HOLSTERS last week. He
was captain of Company C. 18th
Vermont Volunteers.
1t is reported that the Village
Improvement Society have bought
piece of land near the village, OF
Ira Bemis for a baseball ground.
J. Burton Pike is seriously IL
with blood poisoning in one hand.
Mrs Nancy Simpson, of Barton.
visited her brother, BENJAMIN
Nown's, last week.
A. E. Batcelder of Barre, was in
town Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Annerble,
of Lynn, Mass, are visiting at Leon
ard Folsom's home.
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Bemis. of
Emeryville, Tenn, are visiting
friends in town. Mr.. Bemis is a
son of the late Nelson Bemis. He was
born in the town and lived here dur
ing his youth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Clark, OF
Whitman, Mass, are in town visit
ing Mrs. Clark's sisters. Mrs. Mark
Mears and Mrs. David Lucas and
her brother Silas Packer. They are
on their way to California to live.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Whitcomb
and ]. Ward Carver, of Barre, were
at DR.. H. S. Carver's Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Spencer and
daughter Carrie, Mr.. and Mrs.
Burt Dudley and daughter, Ethel
Lamberton and Arcie Cole, are at
Groton Pond, this week
There was an accident at May
Mills at Peacham Pond last week
A car of lumber was being run out
on the track and it broke down
Two or three escaped with slight in
| juries but one man, a Portuguese,
was caught under the car and suf-
fered a broken leg.
T. B. Spencer. Howe Boardus, Mr.
and Mrs. Oscar Cady, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Cady have returned to
their homes in Springfield, Mass
Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Hooper have
returned to Worcester, Mass
Miss Mollie Enright, a school
! teacher, in Burlington, was the
guest of Mrs. L. d. Mute last week
Mrs. E. G. West and her daugh-
ter Ethel, went to Barre last Friday
to Whit her brother. W. C. Good
win, before returning to their home
in Rockville. Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Shine return
ed to their home in Amherst, Mass
LAST Saturday, after stopping at the
Marshfield House for two weeks
Mrs, Ella Ruscoe, of St. Paul
MINI, is visiting at o. H. Smiths.
| A daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs Horace Batchelder, July 81.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Tanner, OF
Montpelier, are in town.
Fred Tanner and Albert Ingersou
were in Burlington Sunday to
visit Mrs. Ingerson, who is in the
hospital,
The Stars played ball Saturday
with a picked nine from Nortl
Montpelier. East Montpelier, Plain
field and Barre. The score was 49,
10 in favor of the Stars. At the end
of the third inning, score stood 10 tC
in favor of the visitors.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1909-08-05

Itching, torturing skin eruptions,
disfigure, annoy, drive one wild.
Doan's Ointment brings quick re-
lief and lasting cures Fifty cents
at any drug store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-06-18
Given a Delightful Surprise.

w. III. Groh was given a very de-
lightful surprise on Sunday afternoon,
in honor of his birthday. The affair
was planned by Mrs. Groh and num-
Der of friends and neighbors assisted
in the celebration. Mrs Groh served
delicious supper and the guest of
honor received hearty and cordial wish
es for many more happy birthdays.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-06-18

ROY F. HOLMES, Mankato, Mimi.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Willard, Mr..
w. J. Flachsenhar attended the Min
nesota State Bankers association meet
ing at Lake Minnctonka yesterday.
DIR. Harry Brooks of New York
city arrived Sunday to visit his father
d. W. Brooks. of Lake Crystal, and
brother, W. f. Brooks of this city.
He will remain only few days.
John H. Adams of st. Louis secre-
tary of the American Central In
surance company, is in the city This
is his first visit since 1882. and he
notices great many changes for the
better.
Victor Tenney and his sister, Miss
Eliza Tenney, went to Mountain Lake
today to attend reunion of the Ten
ney family. This reunion is an an
nual affair, and sixty or more mem
bers of the family are expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry c. Dow, who
have been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. c..
L. Kennedy for three weeks, went to
fallDdulI toGdy, ana dller NlSlI
there and in Wisconsin will return
to their nome at Braddyvile. Iowa.
H. l.. Berry, an attorney of Harvey,
n. d., was in the city today. He for
merly lived at Mapleton, but has been
at Harvey for five years, and likes it
there very well. He will remain in
this vicinity for two weeks or more,
and try to interest capital in that sec
ton.
Walter Daniels has returned from
trip to Hibbing. He states that
there has been no rain in that sec
ton and that forest fires have start
ed. The mines are running full blast,
and he saw the remains of the two
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-06-18
From Tuesdays Daily.
Minnesota Christian Missionary.

AT Redwood Falls, beginning on Mon
day evening, June 81, and continu-
ing through Thursday, June "a, the
Minnesota Christian Missionary society
will hold convention at which there
will be sessions morning, afternoon
and evening.
A number of well known speakers
are to make addresses. Those from
Mankato are Rev. c. B. Osgood, who
is to talk on ''The Need of a Larger
Evangelism" on Tuesday morning, and
on 'How the Preacher Can Help the
G. W. B. NJ" on Wednesday after
noon. Redden Everett, former super
intendent of the Sunday school of the
Christian church in this city, is to
read paper on Importance of Teach
er Training" Thursday afternoon. Mrs.
H. A. Fuller, formerly of Fairmont, but
who has recently moved to Mankato,
will give a talk on Thursday after
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-06-18
Friday, June 1S, 1909
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL

4
Miss Olive Hardy, who held the posi-
ton of cashier in the Free Press office
for several years, and of late has been
student at the Northwestern univer
city, is now visiting in MankatO. Miss
Hardy will be married to Rev. Burke
r. Lawton of Twin Bluffs, Wis, the
first week in July. Later in the sum-
mer the couple will sail for Korea
where they will be engaged in mission
AIRY work.
George A. Ralph, Minnesota state
engineer, has been in Washington, CON
sulting with members of the Minnesota
delegation about hearing on the Min
nesota river Improvement before the
board of engineers of the war depart
ment on June %. Ralph has made
and received suggestions from Min
nesota senators and representatives,
who are supporting the efforts of the
state drainage board to secure this i'm
provement. 1t is probable that the en-
tire delegation will attend the hearing
Window Citizen: F. f. Rice, a
freight conductor on the Omaha and
passing through Window every other
day, is about to graduate in law. 1t
is not regular thing for railroad
man in the freight service to study
law, but Rice has been taking six
months ON the railroad and studying
the balance of the year. There is
no doubt that he will make good
lawyer for he is bright young man
and possessing a wit that will serve
him well. From coupling pin to cor
poration counsel is not an impossible
climb.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-06-18
Given a Pleasant Surprise.

Phil Lunmark was pleasantly sur
prised at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Chris Danielson, on South Fourth
street last evening by a number of
his gentleman friends. Mr.. Lunmark
is soon to be married. The evening
was spent playing cards after which
refreshments were served, during
which time selections were rendered
on the piano by Miss Anna Engel,
the intended bride.
H. |. Howe of Winona was in Man
kato today.
w. O. Craig of Austin was in the
city over night.
c. o. Daley made business trip to
Garden City today.
w. 7. Warwick went to the cities
today on a business trip.
K. H. Brown of Mapleton was
in the city over night.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. HiXon returned
from the cities last night.
Attorney W. d. Abbott of Winona
spent the day in Mankato.
Rev. A. Schroedel of st. Paul was
guest in the city today.
Miss Olive Hardy of Chicago was
visitor in the city today.
G. A. Pearce and wife of Duluth
were visitors in the city today.
A. Frederickson of Springfield visi-
ted the city yesterday afternoon.
NJ. J. Bekke and Miss Bekke of
Sleepy Eye visited Mankato today.
JOSEPH WaddeI of Yuma, Arizona, is
Mrs. JAY y. Kennecott of Luverne
was an arrival III the city this morn
ing.
Attorney d. A. Reed of Lake Cry
stall laid Mankato business visit
today.
". T. Grant of Santa Anna, CAL,
has departed for his home after visit
ing relatives in the city
NJ. j. Nerboyig, the music mercnan-
disc man, has returned from a trip
along the Milwaukee road.
County Commissioner Robert Madi-
gan and Lewis Pitcher of Madison
Lake were visitors in the city today.
Misses Eva and Mabel Alworth, who
are teaching school at WaterviIe, have
returned home for the summer vaca,
ton.
G. L. A. Thompson, travelling pas
senger agent of the Pennsylvania rail
road visited the city yesterday after
noon.
Stewart AIaclean, music editor of
the Minneapolis Journal, is attending
the Minnesota Music Teachers con-
vention.
Mrs. Henry Shuber will represent
Auora Rebekah lodge No. 81 at the
Odd Follows meeting which will con-
vene in st. Paul tomorrow
David Ewert, president of the First
State Bank OF Mountain Lake, was
caller at the Free Press office to-
day. He was accompanied by his
wife and daughter
Imperial Deputy Organizer Harger of
the Modern Samaritans has returned
to Mankato after a stay of one week
in Duluth where he was present at
the imperial council session.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-06-18
Safe and Sure.

Among the medicines that are rec
commended and endorsed by physicians
and nurses is Kemp's Balsam, the
best cough cure. For many years it
has been regarded by doctors as the
medicine most likely to cure coughs,
and it has strong hold on the esteem
of all well-informed people. When
Kemp's Balsam cannot cure a cough
we shall be at a loss to know what
will. At druggists and dealers, 25
cents
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-06-18

noon. on Work of the Primary Depart
ment."
Among the prominent out of town
speakers are A. P. Frost. Winona. one
of the pioneer preachers in the state;
s. NJ Smith, Redwood Falls, at whose
church the convention is held gives
the address of welcome; p. j. Rice, of
Minneapolis, given two important adj
dresses: also w. j. Wright of Cincinnati,
corresponding secretary of the A. C. NJ
s.; A. ID. Harmon, pastor of First
Christian church. st. Paul; Marion
Stevenson. St. Louis, General secretary
Sunday school work; Mrs. Charles Oil
ver Mrs. f. II. Foster Mrs. A. f.
Major. Misses Florence Pierce and Ada
Forster. The Laymen's foreign mis-
sonary movement address will be by
C. A. Crowl. of Minneapolis, and w. G.
Calderwood, prominent man in the
Prohibition party, is to give the tenn
perance talk to the convention. Mem
bers of the state board: A. ID. Hermon.
president; NJ. r. Waters, vice president;
Chas. Oliver. treasurer; j. H. Bicknell
corresponding secretary; T. j. Dow,
bible school superintendent; j. s. Lea
witt, c. f. superintendent; w. H..
Knots. Dr. David Owen Thomas, w.
r. Geddes, p J. Rice, W. L. Hackney,
f. R. Cobb. NJ. H. Towner, F. H. Mellen
NJ. f. Lloyd.
Murphy Culhane Wedding
This morning at eight o'clock. st.
Johns Catholic church, was the scene
of very pretty wedding when Miss
Margery DChantel Murphy of this city,
was united in marriage to John Ber-
nard Culhane of Aurora, South Dakota.
Rev. Father Hughes performed the
ceremony and the ring service was
used. In the church was a pretty ar
rangement of green and white
The bride looked charming in a
pretty gown of white with becoming
hat of the same, carrying a shower
bouquet of cream roses.
In the bridal party We're Miss Har-
riett Culhane, sister of the groom, as
bridesmaid, and Maurice Murpyh. of
Sleepy Eye a cousin of the bride. who
acted as best man. Miss Culhane was
gowned in a pretty costume of white
crepe de chine and carried white carna-
tiOns
Following the service at the church,
reception was held at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Murphy of Agency Hill, where a
delicious wedding breakfast was served
The rooms throughout were attrac-
lively decorated in white flowers and
ferns.
The bridal couple left on the 4:45
train for a honey moon trip, and on
their return will make their future
home in Aurora, South Dakota.
Mr. and Mrs Culhane received a
large number of beautiful wedding
gifts together with hosts of best wish
es for a bright and happy future.
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this afternoon at the home of the
groom's brother, at Lake Minnetonka
The bride is a well known Mankato
young lady and the groom is engaged
i'll business in Duluth. Mr. and Mrs
Riley leave this evening for New York
returning by way of the Great Lakes.
They will be at home after August |,
at Duluth.
!. !. :.
Given a Delightful Surprise.
w. III. Groh was given a very de-
lightful surprise on Sunday afternoon,
in honor of his birthday. The affair
was planned by Mrs. Groh and num-
Der of friends and neighbors assisted
III the celebration. Mrs. Groh served
delicious supper and the guest of
honor received hearty and cordial wish
.es for many more happy birthdays.
Country Club Entertained.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. L. Comstock are
to entertain the Town and Country
club at 6:30 o'clock on Wednesday.
Harry Phillips was IN from st. Clair
today.
Mrs. Zuel left yesterday afternoon
for Boston, Mass.
L. Lampert of Minneapolis was in
the city yesterday.
William Lloyd of Cleveland was in
Mankato yesterday.
F. ID. Meyer of ST. James took break
fast in the city today
c. H. Borgwardt of Fairmont was in
the city yesterday and today.
y. p. Buell., the KasOta banker. was
In the city between trains yesterday.
Professor G. R. Bancroft and wife
of st. Clair visited in the city Sun
day.
Mrs. w. f. Franks and Mrs. f. J..
Payne of Candy spent yesterday in the
city.
Herman Blomeke and A. r. Schmid
of Springfield spent Saturday night in
Mankato.
Mrs. A. o. Wensberg left yesterday
for Worthington where she will visit
her parents.
Rudberg of Lake Crystal visited in the
city Saturday
Mrs. E. F. Mallon of Butte, Mont,
was in Mankato today on her way to
st. Clair to visit her son.
Miss Hazel Walrad, who is connected
with one of the Faribault institutions,
was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Bendixon and Miss Alma Ben
dixen of Springfield were visitors in
Alankato yesterday and today.
Charles Banks of Redwing division
superintendent of the Chicago Great
Western road, was in Mankato today
Attorney Frank Ellsworth will be
the orator on the occasion of the
Woodmen picnic at Fairmont June %.
j. H. Diers of Blakeley, president of
the Minnesota River Improvement lea
que was an arrival in Mankato today.
Mrs. ID. Benkert of Faribault is Wis.,
ting friends and relatives in and near
the city. She formerly conducted a
hotel there
Mrs. j. A. Hartman and Mrs Rich
"iu IeHple nave returned from ot
Paul where they attended the w.
r. c. convention.
John n. Huseby and f. j. Schroeder
OF Minnesota Lake spent Sunday in the
city The former is the Milwaukee
agent at Minnesota Lake.
A. H. Lossow, who attended the
funeral of his mother, the late Mrs.
f. w. Lossow, left yesterday for his
home at Washington, ID. c.
f. OBrien of Winona was in the
city yesterday, remaining over night
He is assistant division superintendent
of the Chicago and Northwestern road.
Miss Gertrude Clair went to Mime
apolis today, to attend the Handicraft
Child and take ,uarl. in cor,nar
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-06-18
From Mondays Daily.
Married in Minneapolis,

Miss Bertha Lille of this city and
Harry Riley of Duluth were married
this afternoon at the home of the
groom's brother, at Lake Minnetonka.
The bride is a well known Mankato
young lady and the groom is engaged
in business in Duluth. Mr. and Mrs.
Riley leave this evening for New York
returning by way of the Great Lakes.
They will be at home after August l,
at Duluth.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-06-18
Reception to Grand Chenceii

st. James Plandeaer: The local X
of p. Lodge gave Grand Chancellor f.
F. Ellsworth a fine reception at the
regular meeting of the lodge last week.
Past Grand Chancellor DeForest Ward
of Fairmont was here and gave CON
gratulatory address. He stated that
Brother Ellsworth was elected to the
high position because of mis- eminent
fitness for the office and because of
the work he had done for the X of
P. lodge. He congratulated st. James
on having man who deserved such
honors. Others VINO made short speech.
es of congratulation were Postmaster
c. f. Fuller, F.. A. Gibbs, j. f. Me
Steen, j. b. Head, George w. Seager
and John Hagman. F. F. Ellsworth in
responding said that he was deeply
touched by the expressions of good
will from his fellow citizens and broth
ers and it would be his aim and ambi-
ton to so conduct the affairs of mis-
office as to bring credit to himself
and the local lodge. Refreshments
were served before the members de-
parted for their homes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-06-18
Reception to Mrs. Doyle.

NCSCptioh W Mio. boyiS.
A very pleasant affair was held
last evening at the home of Mayor
and Mrs. otto Neitge in North Man
kato, when Mrs. Doyle was given a
farewell reception by the ladies of the
Aid Society of the North Mankato
Methodist Episcopal church and the
w. c. Il. L. The affair took place
on the lawn, but it was arranged
III such hurry that there was not
time to arrange decorations. Twenty
or more ladies were present, and the
evening was spent very enioyably.
Mrs Doyle was presented with a half
dozen silver tea spoons, Mrs. Theo
dore Sherll making the presentation,
and the recipient responding as well
as her surprise would warrant. Ice
cream and cake were served.
Mrs. Doyle and children leave to-
morrow for Howard Lake, where they
will make their future home Mr.
Doyle has already gone there.
Pretty Wedding Anniversary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Norman Hermanson
were very pleasantly surprised last
night at their home on North Fourth
street, on the occasion of their fifth
wedding anniversary. Twenty of their
friends arrived to spend the evening,
plans for which had been delightfully."-
arranged Music was the special fea-
ture and delicious refreshments were
also served. The surprised host and
hostess received large number of
anniversary gifts expressive of regard
from their many friends. The even
ing was an unusually delightful one
and will long be remembered by Mr..
ad Mrs. Hermanson and their guests.
Lake Crystal Wedding.
Miss Mary Francis Schmitt, daugh-
ter of Conductor and Mrs. Michael
Schmitt of Lake Crystal, and Edward
j. Budewitz of ST. Paul were united
in marriage at nine o'clock this morn
ing at the Catholic church at Lake
Crystal. The attendance of relatives
and friends was large. The brides
father is conductor on the Omaha
branch line, and she is a highly es-
teemed young lady, with host of
friends, who will extend the young
couple their best wishes. Mr.. and
Mrs. Budewitz will reside in st. Paul.
The Washington times., 1909-09-03
PROSPECT BRIGHT,
SLEMP DECLARES
Republican Leader of Vir-
GINA Says Party Is Max
ing Strides in Fight.

That Virginia will be flooded with ora
torical talent Of the Republican party
this fall in an effort to carry the Old Do
minton for the G. .. p. is apparent
from the list of speakers that Congress
man G. Bascomb Slemp, of the Ninth
Congressional district and CHAPMAN OF
the Republican campaign committee,
has secured to do work in the State
during the month Of October.
six Republicans Of national promi-
hence have announced their willingness
to address the voters I'm behalf OF W.
p. Kent. the Republican candidate for
governor" said Congressman Slemp,
this morning at the Willard Just before
leaving for Harrisonburg. Va. where
ne goes to confer with the Congressional
district committee Of tho Seventh Con-
gressional district.
Secretary Nagel. Of the Department
Of Commerce and Labor. and former
Secretary Leslie NJ. Shaw, Of Iowa. will
be among our principle speakers. Wade
Ellis. Assistant Attorney General. will
also probably make several addresses
I'm the State during the campaign. Con-
gressmen Mckinley Of California,
Gaines of West Virginia, and Fassett
OF New York. some time aEo informed
me that they would be glad 10 give a
week or ten days of their time in speak
ing throughout the State.
Mr. Kent" continued Congressman
Stemp. will formerly open his speak
ing tour Of the State on Labor Dav.
next Monday, when he viii make an
address at Norfolk upon the labor
question. He will also speak at New
port News upon the same subject later
in the day. His speech will deal prIn-
cipally with labor conditions as they
exist in Guatemala, where until re-
Gently, he was the American minister.
Hhe will compare the conditions as
they are there with the conditions as
they exist in this country. The speech
will be non-political IN a certain sense,
but viii be the first that he has made
since his nomination"
I'VE are getting out a very attractive
campaign book for use before the cleo
ton said the Congressman. 1T is the
first time that such a method Of vote
getting has been attempted I'm a South
ern state, and we are very sanguine
as TO the result that Il will produce.
II contains much Information of in
terest. II has an elucidation of the
Republican platform, biographical
sketches OF the candidates comment on
the new offices created in the State. the
increased cost Of running the State,
comment on the new constitution OF the
State. a general review of State legis-
lation, and a liberal collection Of clip
pings Of the Democratic press comment
ing upon the Democratic candidate for
governor. Judge Mann. 1t Will be f.
sued next week"
In commenting upon the situation as
II now exists. Congressman Slelnp said
"All reports that l have received arc
very encouraging. Our prospects OF
carrying the State are very bright"
The Washington times., 1909-09-03
AUTO FIRE ENGINE
ARRIVES FOR TEST

The IRE engine horses Of the District
Of Columbia are trembling with jeaI-
ousy. and fear that their days are num-
bered. for there arrived IN town this
Afternoon a formidable rival in the shape
of an automobile fer engine from Pitts
burg
The engine horses will have 70 look
70 their laurels the next fire alarm that
- turned In; for their dread rival will
resrond TO the alarm and endeavor "a
demonstrate 70 the satisfaction OF Chief
Wagner, Of the Fire Department. its
superiority TO the o1d-styIe engines.
The automobile fire engine arrived IN
this city about 1 o'clock this afternoon
Though covered with dust and showing
evidences Of its long Journey. II was
m the pink OF condition. and win give
the FIRE engine horses the run Of their
lives.
The horseless fire engine was driven Ia
This city by T. /. Pfarr, manager OF the
company.
A demonstration was given IN Patti
more yesterday. and Mr. Pfarr was al
smiles when asked as to the success
that was achieved there.