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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
uerx nleasing nersonalitx nrefacedi

very pleasing personality, prefaced
her program by short history of
music in America. which, however,
rather lost in interest by her depend
ence upon her notes. This was fol-
lowed by group of Mcdowell COM
positions, of which 1920 of the Sea
Pieces and Autumn of the Woodland
Sketches were the most pleasing
Mrs. Gilman's technique is wonder
full, but some of the musicians in
the audience wished that her pro-
gram had been chosen most with
reference to the enjoyment of the
music than to display the mastery
of the problems of the piano of
which she spoke in her lecture.
Taken as whole, the concert can
be declared success. 1t is not
often that Mankato has the opportu-
nifty of listening to so brilliant mu-
stefan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
Document Disposes of An Estate
Comprising Something Like $11,-
600; the Heirs.

The will of the late Mrs. Jane
Lewis was filed for probate today
and disposes of an estate compris-
ing 5000 worth of personal property
and $1,000 worth of real property,
including a farm in Judson and
some city property.
The will is dated March II, 1903,
and names Robert T. Roberts execu-
tor. To the children of Joseph
Lewis, who are Jane Ann, Margaret,
Lewis and Gladys, is left $50 each.
Mrs. Elizabeth Roberts, sister-in-law
of the deceased, is left $500. The
children of Mrs. Roberts are remem-
bered generously, as follows: John,
Albert, Margaret Jane and Sarah
Roberts of Oshkosh, Wis, each $3.50,
Elizabeth Roberts of Chicago, $500,
David, Isaac and Emrys Roberts of
Oshkosh, each $500.
To the children of David ]. Lewis
of South Bend, uncle of the hus-
band of the testator, are left the
following sums: Joshua and Annie
Lewis and Elizabeth, wife of Harry
A. Alleman, Thomas, Edward, Hum
phrey and Ida Lewis, each $500, and
Mary, wife of Sidney S. Davis, $500
and promissory note against Mr..
Davis To the children of Evan
Lewis of South Bend are left the
following requests: Charles Lewis
and Annie, wife of Adolph Holden
green, $500 each. To Richard Lewis
is left $40O, and to Catherine Lewis
$1,000 These two live at Mont
gomeryshire, North Wales, and one
is half brother of the husband of
the deceased, and the other is a
half-sister.
All of the rest of the estate is left
in equal shares to all Of the lega-
tees named, except the children of
Joseph Lewis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26

tween two and three hundred guests
called at the home of Mrs. Charles
Miller in Hudson avenue, when she
entertained with a farewell tea, Fri
day afternoon and evening.
Tulips, lilacs and spirea were
found in abundance in the rooms.
Mrs. Miller received her guests in
the reception room and in the after
noon was assisted by Mrs. A. H. Pier
son, Mrs. w. H. Davis, Mrs. Anthony
Pitser, Mrs. Fred Black and Mrs. AL
bert Webb.
I'm the dining room which was
very prettily decorated with tulips
and spirea, Misses Katherine Sedg-
wick, Ruth Wintermute. Dorothy
Swartz of Granville, and Corinne Mil
Ter served the guests.
Those who assisted in the evening
were Mrs J. J. Carroll, Mrs. Daniel
Altshool, Mrs. Albert Webb and Mrs.
Pierson, while Misses Anna Sprague,
Dorothy Swartz and Corinne Miller
presided in the dining ROOM"
Mrs. Miller will soon take up her
home in Mankato. She is the wife
of one of the proprietors of the Saul
paugh.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
From Fridays Daily.
Pleasing Recital.

The excessive heat did not deter
large audience from attending the
son Gilman of Minneapolis at Normal
hall last evening. 1t was through the
courtesy of Miss Fink and the Girls
Glee club that the school and it's
friends had the opportunity of hear
ing this accomplished pianiste.
Mrs. Gilman. who is a woman of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
From SATURDAYS Daily.
Junior Banquet Last Night

The junior class of the state nor
NAL school entertained the senior
class at an elegant banquet in the
dining room of the Presbyterian
church last evening. The hallway,
stairway and dining room were made
into a perfect bower of beauty with
flower laden branches of various
kinds of Towering shrubs and trees.
and the blossoms filled the apart,
ments with their fragrance. The Ia
bles were attractively decorated.
The banquet was put on by the
ladies of the church, and was a fine
spread. The menu was as follows:
Fruit Cup
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
Junior Day at Normal.

Junior Day at Normal.
This is Junior day at the state
normal school, and the members OF
the junior class started at 4:3(
o'clock this morning for long walk
into the country, laden down with
lunch baskets, and enjoyed a fine
picnic breakfast around blazing
camp fire.
Yesterday the primary department
gave a pleasing entertainment in the
model building, in which the young
sters entertained the parents anG
others. Light refreshments were
also served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
. DO|NGS IN SOCIETY
atzheim Wedding.
N. w. SO Citizens 2t3


Van Bogart-BIatzheim Wedding.
The wedding of Miss Della Olive
Van Bogart and Mr.. George w.
Blatzheim occurred last evening at
1870 O'Clock at the residence of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. A.
Van Bogart. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. w. n. Jameson,
pastor of Centenary Methodist church
The couple took the eight o'clock
Omaha train for Truman where they
will remain few days. The bride
is pretty young lady who has
been employed in the office of DR..
Catlin. Mr.. Blatzheim is in the en-
ploy. of ]. H. Macbeth, the livery
man.. The young couple have the
best wishes of many friends for
a happy married life.
Young Couple Wed.
A quiet wedding took place at the
residence of Rev. Father Hughes,
South Broad street, Monday, May
%. at 5 p. m, when Miss Charlotte
F. Carroll became the bride of Frank
Craven, both of this city. The bride
wore a white picture hat, and a
gown of penea cloth over white
satin. She carried white roses. Mr..
and Mrs Craven will make their
home in Mankato, 11S Van Brunt
street Their many friends extend
their best wishes.
E. H. Edwards of Tracy was in the
city over night.
L. c. Rev of Vernon Center came
to the city today in his automobile.
Mrs. V. S. Lester has returned to
Winona after a visit of several days
with friends in Mankato.
Charles X. Willard arrived in the
city last night from Heron Lake, and
returned there this afternoon.
Mr.. Ess of Ess Bros, brick manu-
facturers of Chaska, was in the city
today as the guest of B. F. Pay.
F. w. Martin, travelling freight
and passenger agent for the Salt
Lake route, was in Mankato today.
Lester Davies and Fred Hoyt
made a fishing trip to Madison Lake
yesterday and pulled out fifteen of
the inhabitants of the deep.
Mrs. H. ]. Wagon of Winona is
at Rochester where she will be
operated on. The many friends of
Mrs. Wagon will hope for her speedy
recovery.
Dr. Roy Andrews and wife will
depart next Tuesday for western
coast points. Dr. J. w. Andrews
and wife will not make the trip as
was reported.
Mrs N. P Award, Sr.. of Vernon
Center returned to her home last
evening after a weeks visit with
her daughter, Mrs. Harry Thomp-
son of Mankato.
c. L Kennedy and family enjoyed
a few hours fishing at Lake Madi-
son yesterday afternoon and re-
duced, the fish population by half
a dozen croppies.
Joseph Hampl and George Ander-
son enjoyed fishing trip to Madi-
son Lake yesterday and brought
home fine string of twenty-five
crappies and othe fish.
Alma City Correspondence of
GAINESVILLE Argus: George Sugden
was called down from Mankato last
Thursday owing to the serious i'll
ness of his little son, Merritt, who
resides with his grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs l. B. LaSalle, east of here.
The victim is suffering from Sc
we're attack of catarrh pneumonia
Hopes for his recovery are doubtful.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

George F. Grannis to w. H. Glenn
ent, west 241a feet of lot 9, block
g, Grannis' third add, Vernon Cen
ter. for $50.
l. Bertha Swenson to Philander
T. Shepard, lot 9, block 5, Shepard's
second add, Lake Crystal, for $50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
From Mondays Daily.
Dean SouthWick's Recital.

Youthful enthusiasm is always con-
tagious and the school spirit aroused
among the students of the normal
school by the plans for Dean South
wick's reading next Saturday evening
already assures the senior class of
success in their undertaking.
The various classes have secured
sections which they will decorate
with their class colors, while the
boxes have been reserved for the
faculty Over 800 students tickets
have been sold but there are still
plenty for the parents and friends
of the graduates as well as any of
the public who may be interested in
Dean Southwick'5 mastery rendition
of Julius Caesar"
This play is less familiar to most
persons than the other Shakespear.
can drama as few but the finest
actors have dared to attempt 1t. Ed
win Booth at his best as Brutus and
Edwin Mcdowell gave wonderful
of the role, but today
there is no one on the English stage
who has attempted it's difficulties.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26

women and students
to canvass for the leading Catho-
lie newspaper of the northwest.
Special inducements. Address with
references: Northwestern Chroni-
Gle, ST. Paul.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26

Just be reasonable, Mr.. Trust,
and no one will modest you.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26

The T. C. C. T. club held most
enjoyable picnic at Sibley park last
evening. Supper was served and
later in the evening games were
played and races were run. Prizes
were awarded to the following
Elmer Kroeger, Julia Jensen, Zada
Eberline and Pearl Lund.
Miss Mabel Williams of Lake Crys-
tai spent Thursday in the city.
Misses Lillian and Agnes Lynch of
st. Clair visited friends in the city
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Kirby went to
Spicer to spend Sunday with their
grandparents.
Mrs S. H. Leet of Winnebago at
! tended the Baptist convention, and is
still in the city to receive treatment.
Mrs. C. S. Saxton and Miss Laur-
/ eta Saxton of Blue Earth came to
Mankato yesterday to consult spe-
cialist.
County Auditor Weaver this after
noon took the lady clerks of the
/ court house to the Rapidan dam in
/ his auto.
Mrs. E. Howard, Minnesota street,
! left today for ST. Paul to make her
| future home with her son, Robert,
who is a railroad engineer.
General Manager Mohler of the
Union Pacific road is here in his pri
vate car He and his friends will
spend tomorrow fishing at Lake
Washington.
! William Schwender went to Min
neapOlis this morning. He will re-
/ turn with a Buick car that was re-
Gently purchased by attorney C. J.
Laurisch. 1t is model II.
Fred finnish is visiting Fred
Brockmeyer. Two years ago he was
Omaha operator at Stone and later
switched at Spooner. but was run
over and the toes of one foot cut off
Eugene Coy returned last night
from st. Paul. where he purchased
brougham and two runabouts He
expects soon to start livery in con
nection with his bus and hack bust
ness.
| ST. Peter Free Press: Misses Karna
and Gusta Fredricksen, who have
been visiting relatives here for some
weeks after an extended stay in Nor
way, moved to Mankato Wednesday
where they have purchased a hotel.
Ed. Norman, who has been an op-
orator in the Western Union tele-
gone to st. Paul to enter the com
pany's office there, and has been sue
ceeded by George Miller of st. Paul.
Carl A. Hansen, auditor of Lincoln
county, was in Mankato over night.
He was accompanied by William
Johnson of Tyler They were enroute
to Alden to attend the funeral of a
sister of Mr.. Johnson which was held
there today.
Judge A. R. Pau is spending a
! couple of days in New Ulm, trying
the famous "tin horn sport" case.
This is the SANDER suit of H. l.. Chat
fee VS.. one Berkner, which was tried
once and a new trial granted. Judge
Pau presided at the first trial of the
case fer Judge /. NJ. Olson.
From Mondays Daily.
Dean Southwick's Recital.
Youthful enthusiasm is always con-
tagious and the school spirit aroused
among the students of the normal
school by the plans for Dean South
wick's reading next Saturday evening
already assures the senior class of
success in their undertaking.
The various classes have secured
sections which they will decorate
with their class colors, while the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
Entertained n. and C., Club.

The H. and G. club was entertained
by Mrs. Prowse and Nerbovig at the
home of the former, 220 Fulton street,
Tuesday afternoon. The afternoon
was spent with making May baskets.
The library and dining room were
decorated with marguerites. and ferns.
Mrs. H. w. Wilcox received a bas-
ket of cut flowers for making the
prettiest May basket The ladies
were then invited to the dining room
where they were served at a four
course dinner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
Given Another Parcel Shower.

was again surprised with a parcel
shower at her home by the w. C. O.
F. lodge of which she is member
The evening was enjoyably passed in
playing and singing. There were sew
eral quartets rendered by the w. c.
o. F.. quartet, consisting of Miss
Veronica Huettl, Elsie Koehler, Yer
onica Miller and Gertrude Klugherz
accompanied by Clara Klugherz. A
delicious lunch was served, after
which the ladies left, wishing Miss
Clara long and happy future. The
bride-to-be was presented with many
beautiful and useful gifts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26

GiIlis-Ruerup Wedding.
Duluth NewS-Tribune: Miss Ger
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
Sandwiches !,
Asparagus, Mayonnaise
Waters

5avaran Cream Sunshine Cake
Bon BOns Sailed Nuts
Cafe Noir
At the conclusion of the banquet,
program of tOasts was carried
out Dean Schwickhard was the toast
master, and the speakers were as
follows:
1.-The Seniors" Reuben NOstdahl;
THE Juniors" Harry Steel; Junior
Day." Lois Yeaple; "The Honorary
Members Phillip Schweickhard;
Alumni" Hazel McKinZie; "Our
Alma Mater" Kate Callaghan;
Sports" August Guedvig; "Womans
Suffrage" Anna Parker.
The juniors composed class song
which they sang for the benefit of
the seniors.
The occasion was most joyous
one, thoughts of the coming partings
being put aside for the moment in the
merriment of the gathering.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
JeIlied Chicken

Peas in Timbales
Conserve Olives
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26

Farewell Reception.
Newark American Republic: Be
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
A LITTLE OREGON LAND means

wealth to you A change of eli
mate brings health. Lists of
ranches, dairy farms, fruit or gar
den tracts in fertile Willamette
valley sent upon request. Write to-
day, stating which you prefer, to
E. T. Shepherd. Sheridan, Oregon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
Picnic at the Park.

Picnic at the Park.
The T. G. c.. T. club held a most
enjoyable picnic at Sibley park last
evening. Supper was served and
later in the evening games were
played and races were run. Prizes
were awarded to the following
Elmer Kroeger, Julia Jensen, Zada
Eberline and Pearl Lund.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
Mankato Boy WEEDS.

Mankato Boy WedS.
Friends in the city have received
announcements of the marriage of
neapolis to Franklin Hobart Phelps,
formerly of this city, which occur
red Wednesday, May 10, at Mime
apolis. They will reside at Weiser,
Idaho, and will be at home there
after June Is.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26

Harriet, the four year old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Glenn, fell
from hammock IN neighbours yard
of both bones of her left arm. The &C
cident happened about 500 a. m. and
physician was Immediately called
and reduced the fractures, and in a
few weeks it is hoped to have the
arm about as good as ever.
When the coast service is put into
effect on the Milwaukee road May
% and 20, change of time will
take place on this division. The
northbound passenger will pass
through Mankato between seven and
eight o'clock instead of at ten in the
morning. The change will be made
in order to accommodate passengers
who may wish to connect with the
through train which will leave St.
Paul about 10 a. m.
Edward E. Eaker of Waterloo,
Iowa, who travels for a nursery,
was examined as to his sanity this
afternoon in Judge Hughes office
and was ordered committed to the
asylum at ST. Peter temporarily and
his case will be reported to the state
board of control as nonresident,
that he may be taken back to Iowa.
He is the man who spent two or
three days at the city hall recently
under the care of doctor. 1t was
thought that he had been drinking
excessively His brother came from
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26
From Tuesdays Dsiiv-
Entertained for Mrs. Porter.

Entertained for Mrs. Porter.
Minneapolis Journal: Mrs. j. A.
Lynch of Fort Smelling entertained
yesterday afternoon at a tea and
thimble bee for her mother, Mrs.
Porter. who is visiting at the fort.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-05-26

United in Marriage.
Miss Charlotte F. Carroll and
Frank Craven, both of this city,
were united in marriage yesterday
afternoon by Rev. Father Hughes.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-10-18
Dedication of Lutheran School
House at Essig.

The new Lutheran school house al
Essig will be dedicated next Sunday
afternoon with appropriate services
according to the Lutheran rites. St.
Paul's Lutheran church of this city
will participate and a special train
will be run to Essig, leaving the
North Western depot at one O'Clock
The band. male and mixed choirs,
under the dictatorship of Prof. Reuter-
will attend and render appropriate
Instrumental and vocal music. Rev
C. j. Albrecht and Prof. Meyer will
deliver the sermons.
The school house is a very substan-
tial one story building, 4Ox6O. Ser
vices will be held in this building
every other Sunday, to accommodate
the Lutherans at Essig.
Returning, the train leaves Essig at
$50. The fare for round trip is Soc.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1911-10-18
Conditions of County Schools.

According to the annual repor OF
County Superintendent of schools r..
B. Kennedy, recently submitted to the
State Supt. c. G. Schultz, there are
81 public schools in Brown County,
to-wit: three high schools, one graded
school, two semigraded schools and
II rural schools. During the past year
these schools we're visited by 4lO7
pupils. The financial part of the
report is as follows: Receipts, $685.
1854; expenses, sl14, 972.O5; leaving q
balance of s43, 7O3. 70 in the respective
school treasures. The total indebted
ness of nine school districts in the
county amounts to S52. 10000.
During the past years ll26 books
were added to the IS school libraries,
making the total of books in all
libraries up-to-date 1926.
There are 142 teachers employed In
the county, Is of these are men, and
126 women. The male teachers receive
an average monthly salary OF Slo4.e'
in the high schools, and $4,000 in the
rural schools. The female teachers
are given monthly salary OF about
$50. 90 in the semi-graded and about
s45. 90 in the rural schools. The time
of the school year averages about
o;obt rnonthc in a wear
The very interested report OF Mr..
Kennedy also states that the school
houses and premises are kept in good
condition, and the interest OF the
teachers as we'll as of the pupils are
kept alive by the periodical visits OF
the county superintendent OF schools.