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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-08-18

my n6alGn was very
bad and i had a
continual backache
which was simply
lawful. / could not
stand on my feet
long enough to cook
% meals vi C tual Is
without my back
nearly killing me,
and I would haYo
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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-08-18

Mrs. Wtnsiow's Soothing syrup for ChIldres
teething, softens the gums, reduces infiamms
ton. allays pam. cures wind collie, 25c a bottle
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-08-18

The hero is he who is immoyably
centered-Emerson
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-08-18
A Specimen.

did you ever hear of anything so
ridiculous as men of honest graft?"
whats the matter with the garden
ers?"
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-08-18
THAT
AWFUL
BACKACHE
Cured by Lydia 3. Pinknam's
vegetable Compound

uorton's Gap, Kentucky.--sT SUI
..rad two years with female disorders,
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-08-18

EVelina-L a.-l sorry, but I cannot
marry man of your character.
Edgar-What have I ever done?
Eyelina--I have just learned that
you are a director in a life insurance
company.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-08-18
Make the Liver
Do its DUTY

Nine times in ten when the liver is
nght the stomach and bowels are right.
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1911-08-18

-
The dark ages have no story to
equal this one, which is to this Gay
favorite theme of conversation wher-
ever people meet. Abdul Hamid Sleep
ing in one of the multitudinous rooms
of that iunkshop called Yildiz Palace
after he had said he would sleep in
others, lulled to rest by the cheapest
tvpe of sensational and melo-dramatic
French novels, dreaming over plots
against his life, practising with
multitude of revolvers (more than
three thousand were found after ne
had been dethroned), his palace
wonderful house of fear, his eunuchs
possessing greater prestige and power
than the nations foremost statesmen
the army and civil officials all parts
Of a malign machine, for which the
moor oyerburdened people had to pay
nay. pay-is there anywhere IN ms
tory an equal chapter to this? Tur,
KEY knew a reign Of terror; Aodui
Hamid represented a reversion to par
barism, and to the basest prinitlVe ~, IN
stincts, equipped with untold wealth
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05

her daughter, Mrs. E. e. Davis, for a
few days.
S. ID. O'Neill of Sherburn and J.
f. O'Neill of DeGraff have returned
to their homes, after attending the
United States court.
Louis Schmoock, assessor of Lyra
and M. Meilke, assessor of Good
Thunder, attended the assessors
meeting this afternoon.
st. Peter Tribune: Friends in this
city have received word that Mr.. and
Mrs ID. Fichthorn plan to return to
their home in this city early next
month.
Miss Lenore Roblee left today for
Omaha, and after visit of two Oh
three days there will go TO st, Louis
where she will visit her brothers and
possibly remain a year. "
Mrs. ]. B. Swan, who has been
seriously i'll with gall stones, will
leave in a day or two for Fort Dodge
Iowa, accompanied by her son-in-law
DR.. F. d. Brandenburg, who has been
in the city for several days, and will
make an extended visit there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
From Fridays Daily.
Presidents Day Entertainment.

The Art History club held its last
meeting for the season yesterday
afternoon, and in accordance with a
pleasant custom it was president
day, and the president, Mrs. w. F.
Brooks, entertained the members at
an elegant one o'clock luncheon at
her home on Center street. About
twenty-five were present, and the
house was prettily decorated for the
occasion with viOlets, daisies and
other flowers.
The annual election of officers
took place, and Mrs. G. j. Holman
was chosen president, Mrs. Benja-
min Taylor vice president, Mrs.
Schubert Williamson secretary and
treasurer, and Miss Mckenzie chair
man of the program committee.
Musical numbers were given by
Mrs. Williamson and others, and
We're greatly enjoyed. The afternoon
was passed in a most enjoyable
manner. The past year has been
both profitable and interesting for
the members, and the work will be
taken up again next fall.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
Attended Golden Wedding.

Redwing Republicans: Our CORE
spondent at Bethel church, Wis,
gives the following account of the
golden wedding celebrated there last
week: Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Baker, the
first Swedish settlers of this vicin-
ity, celebrated their golden wed.
ding last Friday. A large number of
invited friends and relatives were
present. Poems for the occasion,
written by John and David Quist,
were read. Congratulations were ex-
tended by Rev. Mr.. Carlson: Many
valuable presents were given to the
bridal couple, and among those were
a gold ring for the bride and a gold
watch for the bridegroom. Mrs. Carl
son sang few selections. All en-
joyed fine supper together with
the venerable couple, in their home
The guests out of this vicinity were
Mrs. Fritchell, Mr. BLADDER and a
group of young people from Red
Wing; Mr.. and Mrs. Farm, Mr. and
Mrs. John Farm, Mrs. Peterson, Mr.
and Mrs. Johnson from Mankato,
MINI.
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was accompanied by c. G. Bowdish
|of Shakopee.
Attorney ID. A. Reed of Minneapo-
lis went to Lake Crystal yesterday
and came to Mankato today, looking
after some business matters.
d. ]. Severance and wife and c..
l.. Benedict and wife went to St.
Peter in the formers auto Wednes-
day afternoon, returning in the even
ing.
County Surveyor Brooks was at
st. Peter yesterday in connection
with a road contest case in Nicollet
that is to come up at the term Of
court that opens Tuesday next there.
Henry Hanson returned yesterday
from trip of over two months, in
which he visited points in Texas,
New Mexico, Arizona, California,
Washington and Oregon. He had
good time and learned good
deal about the country
Good Thunder Herald: Mrs. w. b.
Falancer came down from Mankato
Friday remaining until Monday. Her
father, F. Hike, who has been TAX
ing treatment for rheumatism, and is
very much improved, returned home
with her. Mrs. Falancer expected her
husband home on Monday, he having
been absent for week, in company
with seven other Laird Norton men,
who have been on trip to Chicago,
Milwaukee and points in southern H.
linois, inspecting the mines from
where their supply of coal is pur-
chased. He would also visit his par
ents at Galena. H., before his re-
turn.
II. e. Brandt of Minneapolis, a
member Of, the H. e. Brandt COM
pany, manufacturers Of ''Simples"
sprayers, is in Mankato with a view
of locating his industry here. In
company with DR.. Catlin, Mr.. Brandt
looked over the city and met a num-
Der Of business men. The company
manufacturers a number of different
kinds Of sprayers that are useful on
the farm and in the garden. Mr..
Brandt states that he and DR.. Catiin
have been considering the advisable
ity of joining their effortss both hav-
ing patents, and starting their manu-
facture here. The factory would en-
plOy between forty and fifty people.
The Simples sprayer is now being
manufactured in Minneapolis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
From Thursdays Daily.
Mrs. May Williams Gunther Has
Arrived

Arrived.
Mrs. May Williams Gunther of
Minneapolis has arrived in the CITY
and is guest at the Heinrich hotel.
Mrs. Gunther will be the soloist at
the concert given Friday evening at
normal hall under the direction of
Miss Fink and has come at this
time to practice "The Legend of
Mana" with the Girls Glee club.
The story of the legend is as fol-
lows: Mana has the mysterious
power of causing all nature to bloom
merely by the inspiration of her
presence, the flowers become more
fragrant, the fields. bear abundantIy
and the birds unite in carnival of
melody. To the couple who have
befriended her, she brings peace and
plenty. But, alas! one day Mana
disappears. In her absence a .nght
seems to fall upon the country, the
birds are silent, the flowers droop
and the harvest diminishes. The
Mana reappears at the cottage door,
sorrowful. She has been lead away
by the butterfly of love aud SO lost
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
Wedding Anniversary Surprise.

Mr.. ana Mrs. George Schuerer, liv-
ing on the st. Clair road, were mar
ried sixteen yeas ago, and in honor
of the event eleven couples went to
their home in automobiles Sunday
afternoon and spent the rest of the
afternoon and evening there. Mrs
Schuerer had been let into the secret
but the affair was complete sur
prise upon Mr.. Schuerer. Several
musical numbers were rendered, and
card playing was INDUCED in.
During the evening, Martin Walser
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Schuerer
with a handsome leather upholstered
rocker, in behalf Of the assembly
Mrs. Schuerer served a sumptuous
and elaborate dinner, which all great
ly enjoyed
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
From Saturdays Daily.
Concert Was a Success.

A large and enthusiastic audience
enjoyed the last of the series of
concerts arranged by Miss Fink at
the normal hall last evening.
Mrs. May Williams Gunther was
the soloist Of the occasion and gave
a group of songs, with rare delicacy
and finish. She is the, possessOr Of
a delightful soprano voice of wide
range and fleXibility and will I'M
doubtedly have brilliant future be-
fore her as she is still young and
quite new in the concert field. Her
work in the cantata THE Legend Of
Mana" was delightful and the Glee
club under Miss Tink's skillful lead
ership rendered the choruses in a
pleasing and artistic manner. The
cantata itself is an exquisite little
thing, an excellent example of the
modern French school of music.
One of the interesting features OF
the evening was a group of school
songs by the entire chorus. accom-
panied by the school orchestra.
The Triangle club, under the lead
ership of Miss, Lillian Nelson, gave
several numbers very. acceptably.
The chorus of Homage with which
the program closed is a beautiful COM
position and was exceedingly well
rendered by mixed chorus of seven
ty-five voices with four hand piano
accompaniment. With the exception
of Mrs. Gunthers group of songs, it
was by far the best number on the
program.
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Pleased a Large Audience.

Scenes from a decentralization of the
story, Little Men and Little Won
en- were presented at the Presby-
terrain church last evening, in the
presence of a large and interested
audience. by the Junior Christian
Endeavor society of the church. The
entertainment went off very nicely,
and all of the eighteen young folks
taking part acquitted themselves with
credit
Those taking part were Helen
Tompkins, Dorothy Badger, Blanche
Zcfunke, Margaret Paden, Marie
Whiting, Margaret Sherk, Clifford Pc
terson, Phillip Works, Paul Jones,
Edward Paden, Herbert True, James
and Florence Benedict, Alfred Whit
lng,~ Dorothy Scott, Cleo Brandrup,
Ernest Selleck and Clarence Dodds.
The young actors and actresses
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
Twentieth Wedding Anniversary.

Yesterday was the twentieth an
niversary of the marriage of Mr..
and Mrs. I. N. Griffith, and forty
Of their neighbors. and friends form
ed surprise party upon them in
the evening. They were out calling
on friends early in the evening, and
on their return found the party in
possession of their home.
The evening was spent very pleas
antly with social intercourse and
music, and during the evening Rev.
w. e. Evans, for the assembled
friends, presented Mr.. and Mrs. Grif-
nth with a fine cut glass dish, with
some well worded remarks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
Pleasant Club Entertainment.


The members of the Tourist and
Clio clubs entertained the members
of the Zetetic club, the Art History
club and Anthony Wayne chapter OF
the Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, yesterday afternoon at the
beautiful home of Mrs q. G. Harring-
ton, who is one of the charter men,
bers of the Tourist club.
The guests were received by the
hostess, assisted by members of the
two receiving clubs.
The large living room, lighted by
candles and chandeliers shedding a
soft yellow light, was filled with to-
ward one hundred guests. Exquisite
roses adorned this room
At half-past three o'clock a pro-
gram Of readings, piano numbers and
songs was delightfully."- rendered by
Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. Benham, Mrs.
Roy Holmes and Miss Cornelia Mans
field. Much was added to the pleas
ure of the program by a charming
travel-talk given by Miss Alice Rob-
bins.
Following the program, refresh
ments were served in. the dining
room, which candles, daisies and smi.
lax arranged by skillful hands, made
beautiful - ~
Reciprocity Day" has become an
annual event in Mankato, and one
which is greatly enjoyed by the
members of the several clubs partici-
pating.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05

A dispatch from Lansing, Mich.
states that Governor Osborn signed
the bill prohibiting fraternities in
the high schools of that state. Why
stop at the high schools? Why not
include the state universities and
other public institutions of learning
in the restriction?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
Celebrated an Anniversary,

The ninety-second anniversary of
the founding of the order was OBJ
served by Schiller lodge of Odd Eel
lows last evening at their hall on
the third floor of the Mankato State
bank building. An elaborate six
o'clock dinner was served by the
Rebekah ladies. There were about
fifty present and after the dinner
music and cards were enjoyed. John
Happen. ST., an old-time and faithful
member of the order was presented
with a twenty-five year veterans
jewel.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
From Mondays Daily.
Given Second Surprise.

Relatives and friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. N. Griffith to the number
of forty, from Lake Crystal, Judson,
st. Paul and Mankato, surprised
them at their home Saturday even
ing. This was the second time that
they were surprised in honor of the
twentieth anniversary of their mar
riage.
Mr.. and Mrs. Griffith were pre-
scented with a set Of silver knives
and forks and some hand painted
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05

china, Rev. W. E. Evans making the
presentation in we'll worded little
address. The affair was we'll pre-
pared and well carried out surprise
and all had a most enjoyable time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
n. and c. Club Entertained.

The II. and G.. club was entertain.
ed by Mrs. F. D. Walker and Mrs.
w. II. Wilcox Tuesday afternoon at
the home of the former on Byron
street. The afternoon was spent
with a musical contest. The ladies
there were invited into the dining
room where a sumpIuous six o'clock
dinner was served. The parlors and
dining room were decorated with
pink carnations and ferns.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
X. p. May Party.

x. p. May Party.
The Knights of Pythias lodge
Thursday night decided to have its
annual May party soon, and appoint
ed Harry NJ. Allen, Lester Davies
and Thomas M. Hamp committee
of arrangements. This committee
met last evening and decided to hold
the party Thursday evening, May II,
at A. o. u. w. hall. Lamm's orches-
ira will furnish the music, and re-
freshments will be served. The in.
vitations will be issued the latter
part Of next week Those who have
attended these affairs in the past
will know that it will be a most en-
joyable event.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
From Tuesdays Daily.
Weckman-Huettl Wedding.

Miss Gertrude j. Huettl of this
city and Frank j. Weckman of Wa
tertown, S. d., were united in mar
riage this morning at st. Peter and
Pauls Catholic church, in the pres
ence of gathering of friends and
relatives.
The groom formerly worked in the
big mill in this city, and the bride
is q daughter of Mrs Wenzel Huettl.
Both are favorably known and have
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
w. c. o. r. Party.

w. =. .. +. Party.
st. Cecilia Court No. 449, w. c.. O..
r., gave a card party and dance at
the Knights of Columbus hall last
evening, that was largely attended
and very enjoyable. The first part of
the evening was devoted to playing
cards, and the latter two hours to
dancing. The Loyola club orchestra
furnished the music, and nice refresh
ments were served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
Reciprocity Day Entertainment.

The Clio and Tourist clubs will
entertain the other woman's clubs of
the city at the home of Mrs. q. G.
Harrington from three to six O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon. The guests
will be the members of the Zetetic
and Art History clubs and Daughters
or the American Revolution. 1t will
be a reciprocity day" entertain
ment, not in political or economic
sense, but in a social way.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
F. B. Nelson will depart tonight

f. b. Nelson will depart tonight
for Colorado Springs.
Charles Dietz, assessor of Maple
ton was in the city today
Charles ID. OFT, cashier of the. AM
boy bank, was Mankato visitor last
night.
e. j. Russell was in from Eagle
Lake this afternoon. He is assessor
OF Lyra.
James A. HOwieson of Sterling was
one OF the assessors in the city this
afternoon.
w. }. Carson, a real estate dealer
at Glenwood, was in Mankato serving
on the United States petit jury.
Frank Mention and brother have
gone to Cumberland, Wis, where they
VIII look after their farm interests.
MRS. g. Cole of Lake Crystal re-
turned home today after a visit with
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05

her soul, and with it her mysterious
influence. With the spring the fields
again become green and all nature
awakens, but alas! the grain never
ripens, the birds are silent and the
flowers, though in bloom, are devoid
of fragrance.
Mrs. Gunther will be assisted by
the Triangle club, the Glee club and
the boys chorus.
The Triangle. club consists of
forty-three of the younger girls Of
the school who are graduated, into
the Glee club when they are able to
successfully pass an examination in
voice and sight reading. The Glee
club numbers fifty-seven memoirs
and the boys chorus comprises
twenty-three of the tnirty-five boys
in the school. One number of the
program will consist of a group OF
school songs by the entire chorus
accompanied by the school orchesu,
Second Annual Y. M. c. A. Glee Club
Concert.
Regardless of wind and weather, a
large and enthusiastic audience
greeted the Y. M. C. A. Glee club in
their annual concert at the Presbyte-
rian church last evening, and showed
their appreciation of good music, well
rendered by their cordial response to
the varied program given.
AS a club, larger than last years.
they have done splendid work, they
show musical growth and voice de-
velopment, and it is q big thing mu-
scally to know as friends, Grieg,
Channinade, Brahms, Gounod, Verdi
and others, and to grow into their
works through such an able and con-
scientious director as Mrs. Gray.
Messrs. Davies, Northrop, Holmes,
Wood and Iverson as soloists added
to the pleasure Of the even
ing by their excellent work.
audience, for their excellent work.
Miss Barbara Mansfield was at her
best, and responded in most gra-
cicus manner TO the cordial encore.
AS accompanies, Mrs. Mary Brett
Taylor and Mrs. IverSOn were thor
oughly appreciated for the artistic
help they gave the soloists, by no
means an easy role.
One of the most enjoyable numbers
was the Miserere ensemble, last Oh
the program, with Mrs. Gray and Mr..
Lester Davies soloists, assisted by
the entire Cuba glorious climax to
delightful musical evening.
After the concert the club and
assisting friends were guests of Mrs.
Gray at a banquet at the Saulpaugh,
where they voted her charming
hostess, competent leader and an
inspiring teacher
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
Afternoon Wedding.

IF the five o'clock train is not late
this afternoon, on the Omaha road,
nor any of the other vicissitudes OF
life occur, Miss Agnes McMonagle
of Garden City and Ed. Grover
Spence of Vernon Center will be
made one at shortly after that hour.
When Mr. Spence secured his license
to wed the young lady Of his choice
this forenoon, he arranged with Judge
Hughes to perform the ceremony. He
said that the bride-to-be would ar
rive on the afternoon Omaha train,
and the judge promised to wait.
Both are excellent young people,
and their friends will extend their
best wishes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05

superintendent Whittier
standpatter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05

we're in costume appropriate to the
scenes depicted and said their lines
with expression, and acted out their
parts very nicely. The production
was a great credit to Miss Laurel
True and Clarence Dodds, who got
up the entertainment and worked
hard for its success. Mrs. ii. A
Patterson assisted in the final rehear-
sal with her advice.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
Celebrated Wedding Anniversary.

Rochester Post and Record: A
few personal friends of Mr.. and Mrs
A. c. Stevenson enjoyed delight.
full evening with them Tuesday, il
being their 2Sth wedding anniversary
The occasion was a most hapDv one
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
The Final Concert.

Inc Final Concert.
The f1nal concert of the series ar
ranged this winter by Miss Fink
Will take place this evening at SIS
at normal hall. On this occasion
Will be seen what can be accom-
Pushed with chorus of Indifferent
voices under skillful direction.
Matt Duff was down from Good
Thunder today
L. S. Church of Madelia visited
the city last evening.
j. K. Knapp of Madison Lake
was in the city over night.
A. c. Ochs Of Springfield transacted
business in the city yesterday.
h. c. Chase and wife of James,
vile visited in the city yesterday.
IL. M. Berry of Mapleton spent
a lew hours in the city yesterday.
c. w. Babcock and T. S. Wilcox of
hasota dined in Mankato yesterday.
George GlOtzbach of Sleepy Eye
was In the city yesterday, on bust.
ness.
Attorney Carl ]. Storm of Lake
crystal was in the city today on
business
John M. Chapman of Garden City
transacted business at the cour,
house today.
George r. Gray, D. A. Slater and
u. L.. Bowen of Vernon Center paid
Mankato visit yesterday.
Rev. Frank B. Cowgirl, district
superintendent, is in Winona attend
ing the Methodist conference.
Attorney Thomas Hessian of LIE
.Sueur was in the city yesterday. He
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05
D. of n. May Dance.

.. of n. May Dance.
The degree staff of Degree of
Honor Lodge No. 70 will give a May
dance Friday evening. Lamm's Or
chestra will furnish the music, and
light refreshments will be served
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-05

NicOllet Council, Knights Of Column
bus, will give May party at their
hall on the evening of May a.