The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-10-06

filed with the district clerk and
the principal.
The Epworth league Of the Bel
grade Avenue Methodist Episcopal
church will give a reception to the
students and teachers this evening
at the church. Refreshments and
Entertainment will be provided.
Everybody is cordially invited. Come
and bring your friends. Students,
particularly those from out of town,
who are attending the business col
leges or other schools are urged to
attend this reception and become
acquainted with other young people
OF the community.
| Mrs. c. F.. Hanson of Belgrade av-
enue received the sad news of the
death Of her uncle, John Quinn, Of
] Kingston, Ontario. Mr.. Quinn was
the Oldest brother of Mrs. Hanson's
mother, Mrs. e. c.. Wilson of Mont
real. He leaves an invalid wife, son
and daughter. two sisters and one
brother to mourn his loss. He was
fifty-twO years old. He was pros
|perous and well-to-do farmer. He
was a man of generous disposition
and had many friends.
Word has been received by Mr.
and Mrs. Ebb. Fletcher from their
son, Fidney Fletcher of Aberdeen,
is. D., conveying the sad news Of
the death of the latter's wife. Mrs.
Fletcher left for Aberdeen yesterday
iafternoon to attend the funeral.
:, Mrs. Herman Gutteman of North
Mankato was awarded first prize on
assorted colors of gladiolas which
she exhibited at the Garden City
! fair. Mrs. Gutteman was also
awarded prizes on needle work.
Mrs. Neils Holden is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Austin,
here for few days.
Elma LorenZen and Marvel Rash
left Tuesday for Watertown, S. D.
From SATURDAYS DaIlv.
The school board held a regular
meeting last evening lasting until
1880 O'Clock. Considerable routine
business was transacted and a few
matters of Importance taken care
of. All the members were present
with the exception of Mr.. Bennett.
Principal Benjamin Zieske made Il
report in detail of the work of the
school and made request for q
few additional supplies which were
considered necessary. Among other
items were thirty subscriptions to
Current Events" well known
weekly extensively used in schools
for study. The requests were
granted save that for globes. The
members of the board could not
see sixteen dollars value i'll the
globe. One asserted that he had
no difficulty when he was teaching
in intoxicating in the young mind
"a conception of the rotation and
, revolution, etc., of the earth by the
! means of an apple. A cOmmunica-
ton from Mrs. Ruth futile. teacher
of the sixth grade of the school
was read, requesting that she be
released from the obligations of her
. contract as she has been offered a
: position in the MankatO high school
at larger salary. The request had
previously been made known to the
members personally several days
: ago, and applicants for the posi-
tion vacated by Mrs. Tuttle had
been scured. Fortunately several
excellent candidates were available
! any of whom would be credit to
|, the school if elected. After careful
deMberation Miss Eta Firestone OF
/ Mankato was elected to fill the vac
ancy. Miss Firestone is a well
, known and popular young lady OF
Mankato, having been brought up
there and now resides with her
mother. She is an advanced grad
uate of the Mankato Normal and
! has had some experience in teach
!, ing. While the Board regrets the
| leaving of Mrs. futile they feel
confident that the work will be
carried on by Miss Firestone with
| efficiency. President Grimes eX-
planned to the board the co-lnSur-
ance plan whereby the district
might save considerable money on
the insurance carried on the school
property. The plan was considered
favorable and worth while investi-
eating further and it was decided
to discuss the matter at the next
meeting of the board at which more
!, detailed particulars will be made
known and the secretary can make
, report on the insurance now being
, carried.
/ The reception given last evening
lat the Methodist church by the Ep-
worth league was most enjoyable
t affair. While the reception was
j given as means of getting ac-
auainted with students and other
} young people temporarily residing in
the village. it also had pleasant
/ surprise in store for Rev. c. A.
! Sharp, who was taken unawares by
!, being presented with a fine gold
watch fob. Forest Blyler. with few
, happy remarks, made the presenta-
tion for the league and Rev. Sharp,