The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-06-30

attended the state firemen's conven,
ton, which was held on the goth
and 21st inst
Griffith & Walker now have the
well for the village down forty
seven feet. The drilling at present
is in solid rock. An eight inch cas-
ing is being sunk.
Frank Wilds is in receipt of a
carload of twin from Saltwater and
is now ready to supply the trade.
TRAMP WAS DISCHARGED
No Prosecution of the Fellow Who
Struck President Neitee.
From, Saturdays Daily.
The affair briefly mentioned in
yesterdays paper in which Presi-
dent Neitge of the council took a
hand in the arrest of vagrant,
did not result in conviction. Mr.
Neitge was called to st. Peter in
the afternoon and could not appear
as witness at the trial which was
held i'm Justice ROseler's court. So
the prisoner was given his liberty
as no charges were made against
him. Mr.. Neitge was chagrined to
learn last evening on his return
from ST. Peter of the action of
the court and threatened to obtain a
warrant for his assailant's arrest.
Mr.. Neitge stated last evening
that he was telephoned by a resi-
dent on East Nicollet avenue who
said that there were a number of
tramps in that vicinity that ought
to be ordered out, so in response
on his way over town in his auto.
mobile he rode down Nicollet ave.
nue. and found four tramps who were
given the order to move on. Later
Mr.. Neitge ordered out three 9th.
erS who were intoxicated. At noon
he again went by way of Nicollet
avenue and found vagrant asleep
near the river in Kron's grove. Mr..
Neitge stopped his machine and
walked over to the fellow whom he
found so sound asleep that it was
necessary to take him by the col
lar and virtually lift him up. Once
on his feet he was ordered to go,
but did not seem inclined to do this,
saying he was waiting for a couple
of pals" and would go when he
was good and ready. He was then
showed along much TO his dislike
and turned suddenly and struck at
Mr.. Neitge, but missing his aim only
to receive sharp. blow on the check
and mouth from Mr.. Neitge. This
took all the defiance out of him
and he was hustled off in the au-
tOmobile and placed in the handS
of Constable Nixon who brought the
the prisoner before Justice Roseler
for trial resulting in a discharge
as mentioned
The fellow was asked by Free
Press representative if he struck
first. 81 did not strike him, ] tried
to. If l knew could have licked
him ! would. didn't know he was
an Officer
1t is likely that the matter will
be dropped. The punishment re-
ceived is probably sufficient for the
offense and the bruised cheek and
cut lip will be a reminder to him
against vagrancy.
Over fifty people attended the pic
mic which was given by the Aid
society of the Methodist church at
Sibley park yesterday afternoon. The
warm weather no doubt kept many
from attending, but those who were
there had an enjoyable outing. Sup.
per was served about seven o'clock.
Many of the men coming after the
close of their days labor.
Marion Hills returned from st.
Paul last evening, but will go back
to that city Monday to attend the
funeral of his brother, W. w. Hills,
who died Yesterday, the result of
paralytic stroke. Mr.. Hills had
been spending the week in st. Paul
by the bedside of his brother.
John Kumerow & Co., have an
unusually large display of fire works
and flags in their show windows.
The other merchants have also a
large stock. The prospects are that
the youngsters of the village will
have plenty of ammunition with
which to celebrate.
The council will hold regular
this evening. 1t is expected
that much routine business will be
considered.
Guy Half Of st. Paul, who has been
guest at the home of j. H. Minks,
returned home last evening.
+ rom Mondays Daily.
The council meeting held Satur-