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ply for pollinating about fifty female trees where the work is done by the grower. and that has been found far more successful than planting the male and female near together and depending on nature to do the work. Even the natives in the home of the date, attend to this matter. taking no chances on nature. The male trees bearing no fruit to be stolen there is no loss in planting them along the street, they are ornamental, serve their purpose just as well and by their removal from the orchard they leave more room for bearing trees. The female trees should then be transplanted where it is necessary to leave them standing in the orchard at the distance of thirty feet apart each way. Better results will be se-
 cured than if more trees are crowded in the same acreage and the trees
Arizona republican., 1910-12-13

easily stand transplanting at that age.
 At the age of seven years the trees will begin bearing. most likely. says Mir Van Deman and it is then the short sighted grower. anxious for re- turns and weary of waiting. will prob ably try to secure his first crop. But the more far sighted grower says Mir Van Deman. will pinch off the buds and restrain the plants from fruitage until they are ten years old. By so doing he will get larger, more vigor- GUS and better trees that ever after will bear heavily and well. long years after his own dust shall be finally put away and the value of the or chard will be greatly enhanced from the beginning. If allowed to fruit as soon as the first manifestations appear the trees may continue to
Arizona republican., 1910-12-13

lusk. Close beside that stone was an other that had the section of fern. He kept on working across the garden and after three months. by the first of September. he finally reached the Op- posite corner of the fence. The great scientist kept his notes and wrote out his studies with great care. Later he published his vacation travels in a garden under the titl eof "Elements of ZooIogy."-C Herald
Arizona republican., 1910-12-13
A BACKYARD VACATION.

Agassiz tells us that he spent an en- tire summer exploring his back yard. A merchant sent him a check for S1.OOO and invited him to take a trip to Europe Agassiz replied that he was too busy to go to Europe. but proposed to investigate the treasures of his kitchen garden. He began at one cor ner of the garden and found a little stone that held the outline of mol
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grow and bear all right but they will be more stunted. less thrifty and probably less productive. The trouble with the seed is that they are not always true to type though by secur- ing good seed from reliable sources one may hope to secure some very fine plants.
Arizona republican., 1910-12-13
BRIDE A MASTER MARINE

Miss Jane Morgan. who was re- gently married in Philadelphia to the Hon. Cecil Fisher. son of Lord Fisher a British admiral. is one of the few wcmen who hold @ maste- marine license.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-07-01
From Thursdays Daily.
Musicale for Mrs. Gray.

Mrs. Harrison l.. Schmitt gave a
very enjoyable musicale yesterday aft
ernoon at her home, 3l5 South Broad
street, from three until FIVE o'clock, in
honor of Mrs. Katherine Gray, who goes
to her home in Iowa next week to
spend her summer vacation. The pro-
gram consisted of song selections by
some of her pupils. Those appearing
were Mrs. HI. A. Patterson, Mrs. Fred
Manderfeld, Mrs. May Brett Taylor,
Mrs. Roy Holmes, Miss Cornelia Mans
field, Miss Mildred Oleson and mss Kate
Hubbard. Mrs. Gray sang several num-
beers. All sang with surprising sweet
ness.
About twenty were present, and de-
ightful refreshments were served,
after the program was concluded, Mrs.
Schnitt being assisted in serving by
Misses Helen and Pauline Schmitt.
The rooms We're attractively decorated
with pink carnations
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Sunday following, Rev. WilEsford will
speak in the Woodlawn Park Baptist
church, st. Paul
Mr.. and Mrs. G. M Van Fleet and
daughter Lillian, and grand daughter,
LeonOra, and Miss Margaret Masten of
IaColle, Canada, arrived in the city
Friday night. Mrs. Van Fleet is sis.
ter Of Mrs. B. Severance OF Belgrade,
and with her husband and daughter
viii visit Mrs. Severance The three
younger people will visit with d. J,
Severance and family in this city The
party will remain month or six
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. c. Warner and their
sons, Bisbee, Maurice, Harold and
Wendell Warner, of Minneapolis for1
merly of Mankato, left yesterday on
a summers trip. They will at first
make the tour of the Great Lakes and
from there win go east by way of the
st. Lawrence river. They plan motor
tour along the New England coast and
will visit friends in New England EN-
route. They will be away about six
weeks.
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Willard and G. f Butler also attended

Willard and G. r Butler also attended
the meeting
Mr.. and Mrs. N. M. Street of Reader
North Dakota who has been visiting
friends in Mankato for few days will
return home tomorrow. They formerly
lived on Center street, and he was EN-.
plOyed as city mail carrier
+. w. Mcintosh, who was hit by a
pitched ball at the game. last Saturday,
is confined to his home with frac-
tured foot. The foot is in plaster
cast and the umpire is wondering if
he can call 'em out Saturday and Sun
day. t,;
Mrs. Carlos Boynion and son went to
Liverpool some time ago to remain
during the summer. Yesterday Mr..
Bnynton was seen in st. Paul and
had just received word of the sons i'll
ness, but was reported better in the
last cablegram.
The ladies of the Christian church
will hold their regular monthly moth
er's meeting at the church Friday after
noon at four O'Clock. DR.. Zimmerman
Holman viii speak. All mothers, wheth-
er members of this church or not, are
invited. Supper will be served
John r. Thomas. T. c. Nicholson, II.
H. Hamilton and Ed. l.. Lamm returned
at 1880 o'clock last night from their
automobile trip to the twin cities,
where they spent Tuesday evening and
Wednesday. They made the trip in
Mr.. Thomas automobile without mis-.
hap.
w, Z. Freeman was in town today
between trains. He meets Mrs. Freeman
at Kenyon this afternoon and from
there they go to their new home at
Bentley, n. d., where Mr.. Freeman and
Mr. Botteu, formerly classmate of
Mr.. Freeman are i'm the banking bust.
ness and also have hardware and I'M
plement store.
Lake Crystal Union: Attorney
Reed, wife and two sons, Mark and
George, left on No. four, 4: 20 for st
Paul where they will remain over Sun.
day with sister of the former, Mrs
Cal Fleming until Monday before they
make their final exit out of the state
via Winnipeg. The party are going to
take in as much of the water travel on
their way to their new home, San Jose,
California as possible. Our people felt
sorry to have this family leave us.
There are many ties that bind old as.
sociates together and when broken
one feels a lonliness however little
may have been the friendly association
at home. These people are all fine
citizens. Mrs. Reed is talented lady
of literary accomplishments, and one
of the leading spirits in literary gath.
erings. May peace, happiness and pros
perity 60 with You all is the best wish
of the Union.
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known that he does not desire fire
crackers or other explosives brought to
the Point by people contemplating
spending the Fourth there. People 20,
ing there go as rule to get away
from TIE noise and turmoil and they
do not like to be disturbed for two
or three days and nights with con-
cussions of the air.
c. w. Gilmore, census superintendent
for the second congressional district, was
over from Pipestone today. He hopes
to complete the work in the district by
July Ia, and is greatly pleased with the
manner in which the $50 enumerators
of the district have done the work.
Many, of Mr.. Gilmore's friends have
been urging him to become candidate
for the district judgship to succeed
Judge p. +. Brown, who was nominated
by the republicans to fill place on
the supreme bench. Mr.. Gilmore has
not yet made up his mind what he will
do in the matter. -
William Marshall has returned to his
home in Castlewood, s. d., after o few
days visit with Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D.
Fritz, l2l Clark street. He was ac-
companied home by his daughter Ella,
who has been in Mankato several
months. Mr.. Marshall came to the
Sioux valley thirty five years ago, pur-
chasing for syndicate 10000 acres of
land near where he still lives, paying
$3.50 an acre for it. The land today
is exchanging hands at $50 an acre Mr..
Marshall was auditor of Hamlin county
for several years and has held other
offices of trnst. He is so pleased with
MankatO that he may buy and move
here
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From Fridays Daily.
Gilm0re-Hatch : Nuptials.

"Wednesday afternoon at three o'clock
Miss Genevieve Gilmore of Mapleton
and Mr.. George E. Hatch of Sykeston,
n. d., were united in marriage at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. A. Gilmore.
The ceremony was performed in the
presence of the immediate relatives
only. Memberships wedding march
was played by Mrs. Paul Barney, and
Miss Gladys Davis of Walker sang 80
Promise Me" in charming manner.
Ruth Ncrbovig preceded the bridal
party, carrying large basket of sweet
peas. The bride was dressed in Il beau.
tiful lace gown and carried shower
,boquet of American Beauty roses Both
young people are well known and most
highly regarded in the town of their
respective homes. A host of friends
wish the-N the best of happiness and
prosperity.
The out Of town guests were DR.. ami
Mrs. Paul Barney and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. George Ncrbovig and dangh
ter, all of Alankato, Mrs +. 3. Davis
and Miss Gladys Davis Of Walker, Mrs.
Charles Jensen and son of Little Falls,
and Mrs. Joseph Gemeinder of Hen
derson G III
After the ceremony the bridal con-
pie left by automobile for Mankato
and from there by rail to Lake Mime
tonka and, Walker, where they will
spend two weeks before departing for
their new home at Sykeston.
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asst night visiting his relatives in this

last night visiting his relatives in this
city.
J. d. Paschke and wife of Winnie
bago were visitors in the city yester
day,
J.'W. Wilmer and Frank Gordon OF
Winnebago paid the city a visit yes.
terday.
Superintendent f. NJ. Phillips of AL.
bert Lea was a Mankato visitor yes
terday.
City Attorney J. w. Schmitt spent
yesterday at ST. Paul, returning in
the evening.
DR.. c. p. Peterson spent the day in
st. Paul, attending the meeting of the
Black Dental club.
c. R. Blasting of Harvey, n. d., has
arrived to remain until after the
Fourth. He will then go to Elbow
Lake, Mimi, to take a position in q
bank <5
Mr.. and Mrs. John p Davies of Tracy
were among the ont of town people
who attended the old settlers picnic at
Sibley park yesterday.
Rev. William n. Jameson has gone
to Fairmont to give an address before
the Women's Home Missionary society
at its annual meeting which takes place
June % to %. He will return Satur
day morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Patterson, who
live in Nevada, arrived in the city
yesterday from Boston, to visit Mrs
Patterson's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Isaac Roberts. Mr.. Patterson will
leave for his home in week or two
but Mrs. Patterson will remain two Oh
three months.
Mrs. Reese Thomas and daughter
Lillian are in Slayton attending the
wedding of Miss Edith Reed to Ear
Haynes. Miss Reed was formerly 3
student at the AlankatO Commercial
college and roomed with Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas. Mrs. Thomas and daughter
will remain there about week.
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city yesterday.
Andy Anderson of Wells was in Man
kato over night.
George w. Roger of Lamberton was
in the city today.
G. NJ. Gress of Sioux Falls, s. d.,
was in the city yesterday.
l.. r.. Olson and NJ B. Johnson of
N:collca were in Mankato yesterday.
Attorney Andrew c. Dunn of Whine
bago transacted business in the city to
day.
S. J. Race of Minneapolis, prominent
Minnesota educator, was in the city
yesterday.
Mrs. W. M. Johnston of Duluth is
visiting at the home of Mrs. Chesser
on Fifth st.
Miss Doris Nixon left today for Col.
Orado, after a visit of some time With
her relatives here.
Mrs. X. C. Kline and Mrs. c. G..
Jackson of Hartford, S. d., visited in
the city yesterday.
w. C. Henlein went to Elysian yes
terday afternoon to spend day or
two at his cottage.
Mrs. Prowse and daughter Airline
came home today after visit of a
week in the twin cities.
Lenora Brandenburg. who has been
visiting with Jessie Prowse for week
went to Faribault today to visit.
Senator S. d. Works and j. C. Wise
went to New Ulm this afternoon to at
tend the democratic banquet tonight
X-COngressman James r. McClearv
! arrived in the city last evening and
spent the day renewing aequaintances.
City Attorney J. w. Schmitt moved
his family to their cottage at Lake
Washington today, for the summer.
Mrs. Al Hoffman and son, Roy, and
niece, Miss Doris Schmidt, left today
for Owatonna to spend week visiting
the formers sister, Mrs. John Cate.
Miss Gray of Cottonwood, Miss
Callahan of Redwood Falls and Miss
Berline of Minneapolis are spending the
week end with Miss Beth Tompkins,
ION Parsons street.
Leon j. Lampert and his sister, Miss
Irene Lampert, of Manila, Philippine
Islands, have arrived to spend the sum-
mer vacation with their aunt, Mrs A,
A. Zimmerman, l28 North Broad street
Mrs. j. w. Maloney left this morning
for weeks visit with relatives in
Iowa. Upon her return to MankatO
she will make a two weeks visit before
leaving for her home at Butte, Mont.
John H. HOhmann and Otto Lamm
and families are nicely settled in their
cottages at Madison Lake for the sum
mer Robert Lamm's children have
also gone out, but Mr.. and Mrs. Lamm
have not yet moved out.
Mrs. w. d. Fleming returned to
her home at 4l0 Pleasant street to-
day after an illness of eight weeks
She was injured in the Milwaukee
wreck on April 2, while on her way
to Wells, and has not been we'll since
Her many friends will be glad to know
that she is somewhat improved and
was able to leave the hospital this
forenoon.
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From Tuesdays Daily.
Married at High Noon.

The marriage of Miss Mary Wood
and Morgan Evan Bowen occurred AT
high noon today at the home of the
brides parents, DIR. and Mrs. NJ. B.
Wood, 52S Byron street, and was one
of the happiest as well as prettiest
weddings of the season. BY this nup-
tial, two of the most respected and
best known families in the city are
united. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. p. X. Edwards. rector of ST.
Johns Episcopal church, in the presence
OF some seventy relatives and intimate
friends of the young couple.
The bride was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Eleanor, as bridesmaid A
chorus consisting of Misses Kathleen
Hart, Jessie and Frances Kenney.
Marion tSandish and Carol Snndt sang
the bridal chorus from Lohengrpn as
the bride entered the living room on
the arm of her father and Joined the
rector and the bridesmaid in the bay
window, which was banked with ferns.
The full Episcopal service, with the
ring, was performed.
The bride looked very pretty in a
beautiful gown of white batste, trim
med with Mechlin lace and hand EN-
brodery, and carried bride roses and
ferns. The bridesmaid was neatly at
tired in white lingerie dress and car
ried pink roses.
The color scheme carried out in the
decorations was pink and green, and
ferns, sweet peas and marguerites were
used in the various rooms and on the
dining table. The scheme was also
carried out to some extent in the re-
freshments.
Following the ceremony, an elegant
luncheon was served in the dining room.
Mrs. H. E. Carney presided at the
dining table and served coffee. The
remainder of the afternoon was given
over to the reception.
The bride was presented with nu-
merous and beautiful gifts, including
cut glass, china, linen,' silverware, etc.
as tokens of the esteem in which she
is held by all. She was born and reared
in MankatO and was educated in the
grade and high schools. She is loved
by all for her many gaces of character,
and is a general favorite. Mr.. Bowen
was raised in Mankato, and also at
tended the high school, After holding
different positions in the city he ac-
cepted a position as travelling salesman
for the Diamond Match company, and
travels out of Mankato. He is a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Bowen of
Clark street, and is young man of
sterling worth, popular with all who
know him and has bright future be-
fore him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bowen will take a short
trip to Lake Mnnetonka and TIE Twin
Cities, after which they will return
to Mankato and take up their home
here. The best wishes of all will ac-
company them through life.
Among the out of town guests pres
ent were Mrs. J. ID. Humiston and
two daughters of WOrthington, Miss
Minnie Davis of St Paul, Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Richardson and family of
Garden City, and David owen and
daughter and Miss Mary Bowen OF
Cambria.
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SOCIGTV
N. w Phone. 20. Citizens, 2l3.
wherley-staudenmaier Wedding.

A wedding of surprise as well as in
terest took place Tuesday morning
June %, when Miss Nellie Whereby
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Wher-
ley of Belle PLANE, was united in mar
rage to Mr.. Arthur Staudenmaier OF
Pipestone, Mimi
The bride Wore gown of pale green
silk with hat to match, and Miss Lille
Trash of Mankato acted as maid of
honor and wore a gown of rose eolored
silk with hat to match. The groom
was attended by Mr.. Herman McKenna,
nephew OF Father Hughes.
After the marriage wedding break
fast was served at Mrs. Harper's for
immediate relatives.
The bride and groom left on the noon
train for the cities, where they will
make their future home.
Their many friends in Mankato join
in wishing them a long and happy mar
ried life.
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j. j. Waddell was in the twin cities
yesterday.
c. H. Oscn of Springfield was in the
city today.
. John Spellane of Waseca was in tht
city yesterday.
E. NJ. Tabott of Amboy was in Man
skato yesterday.
!, George f. Smith of Pipestone was il
the city yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Hixon were in
st. Paul yesterday.
Mrs. E.. T. Sanderson of Minneota
visited the city today.
!. c. p. Minnick of Owatonna paid tho
city visit yesterday.
Harry Fletcher and wife of Winona
We're in the city today.
L. j.. Elder of Madison Lake pait
the city a visit yesterday.
. Attorney U. G. Argetsinger of Maple
ton was in the city today.
c. H. Draper of Wells transacted
business in the city today.
Miss Carrie, Nelson of Doland, S. D.
was in the city yesterday.
c. L. Todd and wife of Slaytor
dined in the city yesterday.
: Miss Marion Hunt left yesterday TO,
two weeks stay at Red Rock.
H. A, VIM and wife of Redwood
Falls were in Mankato over night.
Il. N. Almquist of Madelia spent
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Party For Bride-to-be.

Mrs. l.. l.. Wood yesterday afternoon
entertained party of sixteen ladies
at her home on Byron street at $500.
Mrs. NJ. H. Nicholson took the prize.
Dainty refreshments were served. The
decorations were marguerites. All
present had a delightful time
The affair was given in honor of Miss
Mary Wood, whose marriage to Nor
gan f. Bowen is to occur at noon,
Tuesday next, at the home of the
brides parents, DIR. and Mrs. NJ. B.
Wood. Rev. p X Edwards rector of
st. Johns Episcopal church, will per-
form the service
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Royal Arcanum Picnic.

Mankato council No. 1920, Royal Ar.
cannm, held it's annual picnic at Sibley
park last evening, and it was greatly
enjoyed. Members of the council and
their families to the number of nearly
a hundred gathered on the picnic
grounds late in the afternoon and at
six O'Clock enjoyed basket picnic, the
council furnishing lemonade and coffee.
After the contents of the baskets had
been disposed OF, Judge w. L. Com
stock introduced Grand Regent Will
Jams, and the latter made short
speech, in which he spoke of the ex-
cellence of fraternal organizations, and
told of the growth and strength of the
Areannm ard of the $l20,0OO,OG0 that
it has paid out to the relatives of
deceased members, and of it's reserve
fund of $6,O00,OOO. He gave an excel
lent talk, and commended the order
to the best efforts of the members and
the ladies.
. The remainder of the evening was
given over to contests of various kinds,
mainly for the children, and prizes
were awarded that delighted all. The
picnic was success in every way.
and great credit is due the committee
of arrangements, of which Theodore
just was chairman
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Entertained For Her Daughter.

Mrs. Jorgen Nelson entertained
twenty-five ladies at her home on
Baker avenue yesterday afternoon in
honor of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Mork
of Granite Falls, who is visiting her
for a few weeks. Elegant refreshments;
We're served, and the affair was greatly.
enjoyed.
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From Saturdays Daily.
Large Church Wedding.

Miss Augusta c. Wass and Hjalma1
+. Ekerholm wore united in marriage
at the Swedish Baptist church at three
O'Clock this afternoon, the pastor, Rev.
L. o. Erickson, officiating. Miss Minnie
Lindfelt was bridesmaid and Eskel ALL
berg was best man. The church was
filled with relatives and invited friends.
Miss Esther Peterson played Mendel
ssohn's wedding march.
The bride looked very pretty in
cream satin and carried shower bou
quet of brides roses and wore orange
blossoms in her couture. The brides
maid was attired in pink satin and
carried pink roses.
After the ceremony, the invited
guests accompanied the bridal r,SGy
to the home of the brides parnts, Mr..
and Mrs. James Wass, 1867 Seventh
avenue, where an elaborate wedding
dinner was served. The reception will
last into the evening. The grounds are
decorated with Japanese lanterns, while
the interior of the house has been
beautifed with evergreens and pink
and white carnations. =
= The bride has been presented with
numerous and beautiful as well as
useful gifts. She was born and raised
in MankatO, and is most estimable
young woman. For the past four
years she has held position in The
Free Press book bindery department.
Mr.. Ekerholm has been a resident of
Mankato the last ten years, and holds
a position as clerk in w. X Buffham's
store. He is a splendid young man.
Both bride and groom have numerous
warm friends who will extend their
congratulations and best wishes on this
suspicious occasion in their lives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ekerholm will 90 to
the twin cities tomorrow morning
where they will remain few days. On
their return they will take up their
residence at 1868 Seventh avenue.
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Meyer-Somer Wedding.

The marriage of Miss Frances NJ
Somer to William A. Meyer occurred
yesterday afternoon at three o'clock at
the German Lutheran church. TIL,
ceiemony was performed by Rev. y.
Nordgaard of the. Norwegian Lutheran
church. The couple were attended by
Rudolph Meyer, brother of the groom,
and Miss Lucille Somer, sister of the
bride The groom resides on a farm
near Mankato and the brides home was
in Nicollet. Both are highly respected
and have the best wishes of their many
friends.