The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-04-29
INJURY IN HIS HEAD
SOREN LARSON is INMATE OF I'M
MANUEL HOSPITAL.
the Brain; An Affair That Occur
red Thursday Night Following a
Card Game; Man Cannot Give an
Account of What Happened to
Him; Will Recover


! Him; Will Recover
From Saturdays Daily.
| SOren Larson, ianitOr of the Ma
tional Citizens bank building is in
Imman hospital, suffering from con
cussion of tie BRAN, caused i'm some
manner of which he has no recollec-
| ton In fact, he has no recollection
of any events that occurred after "a
game of cards in Swan Nordgren' 8
saloon Thursday night. He and a
man named Moore. f. W. Lobdell and
the latter's butcher were playing
cards in the saloon, and when eleven
came Mr.. Nordgren caused the men to
leave and closed his place. A little
controversy arose over who should
pay for the unfinished game, and
words occurred between Mr.. Lobdell
and Larson. on the street, it appears.
Mr. Lobdell slapped Larson, and then
the latter became angry and started
after Lobdell, but it is said that he
tripped on the walk and fell, and
struck his head and became mcon-
scious. A crowd gathered and Officer
Ballingel's attention was attracted,
and when he saw what was the matter
he had Larson removed to the city
hall. When Ballinger first reached the
scene Lobdell was trying to arouse
Larson.
Taken to Police Station.
DR.. Dumont was called by the police,
but thought that Larson would recover
after awhile About three O'Clock in
| he morning Larson did recover con
sciousness and walked to his rooms
over Stewart & Holmes store. He
became delrious later. and about sew
en- o'clock yesterday morning DIR. J. S.
lIolbrook was called. and had him re-
| moved TO Emmanuel hospital Larson
was delirious and restless. with Il high
pulse, all day.
This morning Larson was found to
be in better condition. with his
mind nearly cleared up, and prospects
good for getting out in II few days.
Dr. ilOlbroOk states that he is suffer
ing from rather severe concession of
the brain. No serious or permanent
results are expected.
Larson was unable To give any ac-
count today of what happened after
leaving the saloon, except that he re
membered being slapped by Mr..
LObdell
Statement From Mr.. LObdell
When seen about the matter today.
Mr. I.obdel stated that he was not in
any way To blame for LarsOn's injury.
Larson had wanted him and his part
-.
had fewer points than the other two,
and he had refused. Outsicd of the
saloon, Larson had taken hold OF his
arms and called him abusive names,
and Lobdell had icrked one arm loose
and slapped Larson across the face.
and had then gone home. He had
not noticed that Larson stumbled and
fell. and did not know that he was
hurt and did not hear of it until later.
There were several witnesses to the
affair on the sidewalk. Mr.. Lobdell
expresses his sorrow at the occurrence,
but saws that he is not to blame for
what occurred.
Saw Larson Fall to Sidewalk
Larson fell to the sidewalk in front
of the entrance to Mr.. LObdelfs meat
market on South Front street. Sev-
cra men standing on the opposite side
of the street ran to the PROSTATE
mans aid. One OF these men made
the statement last night in his opinion
| Lobdel was not the cause of LarsOn's
| falling down. Two other men were
! standing near by when Larson fell to
the sidewalk. One of these men is
i reported to have stated that he saw
| Lobdcll strike Larson. An employee of
! Lobdel stated to Chief of Police Pond
that Lobdell slapped Larson and the
| latter reeled and fell to the sidewalk.
| When interviewed this morning this
| cmployc refused to talk for puhlica
| ton.
Warrant for Lobdell
/ Chief Pond this afternoon, after con
sulting with County Attorney Plymat
got out complaint against Mr.. Lob
dell, charging him with assault in tho
second degree upon Larson, and the
warrant was issued this afternoon, and
was to be served at once.
Mr.. Pond has talked with Albert
! Hittl. who saw the fracus from across
the street. Mr.. Hittl did not see who
struck Larson. but saw the latter drov
Y rs soon d- he WAS SlIutk. he SAY u
d. Cummns was standing with Mr.
! Hittl at the time. but could not be
found by Mr.. Pond, neither could Mr.
Moore. or other witnesses. Peter An
derson. Mr.. Lobdcll's butcher. gave
| Mr.. Pond about the same account Of
the affair as his employer did.
Lobdell claims that Larson called
him some harsh names and threatened
10 whip him.
I.obdel was ARA gncd before Judge
Comstock this afternoon. His heariii'
will be had next Saturday at 10 II. m
His bond was fixed at $500.
Former Mankato Resident DiScusSe
the Heavenly Traveller.
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