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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1911-08-04

1T does stun one, doesn't it?" went
on Annie. "You can't think when 1t
comes all of a sudden like this. It's
Just the way / felt the morning they
showed me Towards confession"
Prison! Prison." walled Alicia.
Annie tried to console her.
mot for long," she said soothingly;
you can get bail. It's only a matter
Of favor-Judge Brewster would get
you out right away"
Get me Quit" cried Alicia distract
eddy. my God! l can't go to prison!
! can't! That's too much. I've done
nothing! Look-read this!" Handing
yer Underwood's letter. she went on:
You a see for yourself. The wretch
frightened me into such a state of
mind that l hardly knew what / was
doing-I went to his rooms to save
him. That's the truth, l swear to
God! But do vol suppose anybody
will believe me on oath? They'll
they'll
Almost hysterical, she no longer
knew what she was saying or doing.
She collapsed utterly, and sinking
down In a chair, gave way to a pas
fsiorate fit of sobbing. Annie tried to
'Quict her:
Hush" shc said gently, don't go
ION like that. Be brave. Perhaps 1t
won't be as bad as you think" She
unfolded the letter Alicia had given
her and carefully read it through.
When she had finished her face lit UP
with JOY. Enthusiastically she cried:
"This Is great for Howard! What
. blessing you didn't destroy 1t! What
. wretch, what a hound to write you
like thatl Poor soul. of course, you
went and begged him not t. do 1t!
I'd have gone myself, but l think I'd
have troken an umbrella over his head
or scfnething- Gee! these kind of fell
lows breed trouble, don't they? Alive
or dead. they breed trouble! What
can we do?"
Alicia rose. Her tears had disap-
peared. There was a look of fixed re.
solve in her eyes.
Howard must be cleared" she said,
~And l must face it-alone!"
You'll be alone all right" said An
ME thoughtfully. "Mr. Jeffries will do
las much for you as he did for his
SON.
Noticing that her companion seemed
hurt by her frankness. she changed
the topic.
Hone to Cod" she exclaimed
igood-naturedly, I'm broken-hearted-
I'LL do anything to save you from this
this public disgrace. know what it
means-I've had my dose of 1t. But
this thing has got to come out. hasn't
1T"
The bankers wife YEARLY nodded
assent.
Yes, / realize that" she said. ."but
The disgrace of arrest-I cant stand
IS, Annie! can't 60 to prison even
,af it's only for a minute" Holding ont
= trembling hand, she went on: "Give
me back the letter. I'll leave New
York to-night-IIl go to Europe-rn
send It to Judge Brewster from Paris"
Looking anxiously into her compan.
1pn's face. she pleaded: You'll trust
me to DO that. won't you? Give 1t to
me. please-you can trust me-"
Her hand was still extended, but
Aanie ignored II
No-no," she said. shaking her
1ead = can't. giys # e you-how can
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-02-03
Masters departed this afternoon for

Masters departed this afternoon for
Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Noe expect
to leave for California in few
days to remain during the remainder
of the winter.
Eddie Campbell, the stove man,
passed through the city last night en-
route to South Dakota where he Will
attend meeting of the hardware
dealers.
John A. Pease of the Yakima In
vestment company Of Minneapolis
returned to that city Tuesday after
closing several contracts for Yakima
fruit lands.
ID. A. Thayer, travelling passenger
agent for the Omaha, and Robert
Haase, doing like service for the
Baltimore and Ohio, were in Man
katO today.
County Auditor Weaver, William
and Murray Pearson. John Il. Thomas.
John G. Wise, William Ellis and
Clarence and Miss Bessie Dodds of
this city attended the Burns cele.
bration at Mapleton yesterday.
William Richmond of Lake Crys-
tai passed through Mankato today
en- route to Rochester where he will
receive treatment for torn knee
cap. The injury was sustained this
morning when Mr.. Richmond was on
his way to the Omaha depot where
he is employed as operator. He slip
ped and fell.
Miss Ruby Wheeler Of Iowa, who
has been lecturing in Mankato and
vicinity On the white slave traffic
went to Eagle Lake today, after
spending a few days with Mrs. Hugh
Jones on Byron street. She is an
interesting speaker and is meeting
with success in her efforts to arouse
interest in the traffic. to the end
that measures may be taken to wipe
it out.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-02-03

crate luncheon was served ut mid
night. The Irizcs for those best
costumed were awarded to Miss
Mary Reichcl and Miss Pauline Ere
del, Otto Dueball and Leo Stuethcn.
All present. had very pleasant time.
Pleasant informal Dance.
The United Commercial Travellers
held 4 meeting Saturday evening
and elected w. w. Besser secretary
to succeed #. w. Mcintosh, who has
moved to st. Paul to accept a state
office. After the meeting the mem
bers and their wives and a few in.
vited friends INDUCED in social
dance, and luncheon was served.
The affair was a very pleasant one.
e. w. Gates of Garden City was
i'll Mankato Saturday.
Attorney Carl Strom OF Lake Crys
tai was in the city today.
Attorney w. d. Crowley of Min
neapolis was in the city Saturday.
NJ. S. Dossett of Madelia was in
the city today, transacting business
County Attorney E. c. Farmer OF
Madelia paid the city a business
visit today.
| Mr.. Fred Hamann of New Ulm
spent Saturday In the city visiting
his sister, Mrs. Louise Bulls.
j. w. Ross OF Walnut, H., wa:
in the city today, looking after land
that he owns in Lincoln township.
Miss A. r. Norton of Mapleton
arrived in the city Saturday on hel
way home from visit in Winona
Mrs. H. Shevlin of Clear Lake, S
d., spent Saturday in Mankato a:
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Schip
lpel.
Miss Mildred Merchant returned to
the state university today, after be
| ing confined at her home in this
! city by sickness for three weeks.
Mrs. Charles Porte departed today
for Chicago where she will attend
wedding next Sunday Mr.. Porte
will go to Chicago next Saturday
| Carl Bertschi, wife and son o
! Carthage. ILL.,, arrived Saturday t.
! take possession of the Lulsdorff farm
! in Dccoria, which they purchased
some time ago.
Ed. Coughlan left yesterday fo
Seattle, Wash. where he will re
main u month. He will then go Il
Seattle to take a position with the
I Shakan Salmon company.
! County Commissioner Jones arrived
! in the city this afternoon from Ma
! pleton, bringing with him man wht
had broken his leg, to be cared TO
at the expense of the county.
/ Miss Allie Scherer, daughter o
MI. and Mrs. Scherer. has returne,
from three months visit in tn
east. She visited Washington an,
ether eastern points and had q dc
! lightful time. While in Washington
she met Senators Nelson and ClapI
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-02-03
From Tue sday'S Daily,
MidWinter Picnic.

Mrs. w. w. Davis entertained the
Clio club yesterday afternoon at one
o'clock when she gave them u mid,
winter picnic. Upon arriving the
guests found Il card on the door
announcing, This way to the picnic
Entering another bid them climb the
hill and hang their wraps Oh the
pine trees. They were guided by
directions as to what to do and what
not, especially those concerning
"hitching horses" and "pluckine
flowers" until sign. Danger keep
out hindered. When this 700 was
thrown open the members were in.
vited to find their places at long
table all in white.
The center-piece was an artistic
little glen of evergreen trees. Here
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-02-03
From Mondays Daily.
Bennet-CharIandt Wedding.

A most enjoyable home wedding
took place at seven o'clock Satur-
day evening at the home of the
bride, 217 Range street, North Man.
katO, when Miss Jessie Charland and
Frank Bennett, well known and pop
ular residents of the village were uni
ted in the bonds of matrimOny. Rev.
c. A. Sharp, pastor of the Belgrade
avenue M. +. church, performed the
ceremony in the presence of gath
ering of twenty relatives and friends.
The ceremony was followed by al.
elaborate wedding supper. The re-
mainder of the evening was spent
socially, and the entire affair was
a very happy one.
Both bride and groom have lived in
the village several years, and are
numbered among the very best young
people living there. Mr.. Bennett
is superintendent of the brick yard
He is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. O.
Il. Bennett. The numerous friends OF
both young people will Join in extend
ing congratulations and best wishes.
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turned last night from st. Paul, where
he spent Il week He is still suf-
ferng from tho effects OF the grip.
DR.. w. w. Ebcrhart arrived yester-
day from Amarillo, Texas. and will
remain until Feb. Z, when. he will
conduct an excursion back TO Texas.
Fred c. Zschunke left today for
the National Master Painters and
Decorators association. He will be
gone a week.
r. ii. Cromer, Fred. Mccarthy and
f. j. O'Brien of Faribault were
among the out of town people who
attended the Knights of Columbus
ball last evening.
Miss Ottilie Liedloff returned yes
terday from three and one-half
months trip through California. On
her return she remained two days
with Mr.. and Mrs. l.. p. Hunt at
Seattle. Mr.. and Mrs. Hunt are well
and nicely located.
August LorentZ and family have
returned to Mankato from Pine
county where they went a year ago.
They expect to reside here again
and have moved into house on
Sixth street. Mr. Lorentz was for
merly janitor Of the library.
George NJ. Palmer spoke last night
to number of business men at
Wells on the commission form OF
government. His audience was great
ly interested in the subject. Mr.
Palmer has been invited to speak tC
an audience at Faribault on the same
subject.
st. Cloud Journal Press: Mrs
Richter, who took prominent part
in the Talk of the Town." and Mr.
Donald Macdonald under whose di
|rection the melange was staged, left
for Minneapolis today. They were
accompanied by Mrs. Burton, Mr.
MacDonald's sister. Mesdames Bur
ton and Richter will leave for Mime.
apolis for their home in Mankato
while Mr.. Macdonald goes to De
troit, Mich, where the Talk Of the
Town" will next be staged.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-02-03
From thursdays Daily.
Pretty Home Weddjnq.

The marriage of Miss Sarah Har-
riS and Harry Marsh, the latter of
Palmyra, Wis, last evening, was one
of the prettiest and pleasantest
home weddings of the season. The
ceremony was performed at seven
o'clock at the home of the brides
father, David Harris, on Pleasant
street, by Rev. e. l.. Heermancc,
pastor of the Congregational church.
The rooms were beautifully deco.
rated in red and white, a profusion
of roses and red hearts being used.
The bride was attired in a very
pretty gown of tan silk, with lace
yoke, and carried white carnations
and roses. She was attended by her
sister. Miss Mary Harris, and by the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-02-03
Presented With a Berry Set

a committee of ladies from the
Eastern Star called at the home of
Mrs. G. L.. Oleson last evening and
presented her with a beautiful hand
painted berry set in recognition of
her valuable services as treasurer of
the order for the past seven years.
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From Fridays Daily.
Surprised a Friend.

Miss Clara Strobel on Fifth ave
nue., was pleasantly surprised last
night by twenty-fOur of her friends.
The evening was given up to games
and singing. At twelve o'clock re-
freshmentS were served, after which
Rev. A. Fl. Whetherer gave a short
talk which was greatly appreciated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-02-03
MANKATO FREE PRESS

Lamm's full orchestra furnished the
music, which was most excellent,
and the dancing continued until
about three o'clock in the morning.
Refreshments were served during
the evening.
Over a hundred couples were In
attendance, including visitors from
New Ulm, Springfield, Faribault,
Owatonna, GAINESVILLE, Heron Lake.
and other points. All enjoyed the
affair immensely, and great deal
of credit is due to the committee
which had charge of the arrange
ments, consisting of John Fakler,
James Spellman and Thomas Larkin.
The affair was one Of the chief So
cial events of the season in Man
kato, and the parties of this lodge
will hereafter be looked forward to
with pleasure, particularly the an
nual balls.
Piano Recital.
Sixteen of the pupils Of Mrs. Will
bur NJ. Taylor delightfully."- entertain
ed a large audience of their friends
at her studio, 227 Lincoln street,
last evening with a piano recital.
A good program was most creditably
rendered, very pleasing feature be-
ing the absence of any notes. The
following was the program:
Schools Out. Hannah Smith
Nh
The Rock Rose. WIN. Smallwood
Audrey Maiers
MignOnette. ..............H. Lichner
Charles Hancock
IOlheItlud teuiuQ
Claude Masters
Bluette. .............J. B. Duvernoy
Aida Monson
PanSy. III. Lichner
John Willard
On the Lake. F.. A. Williams
Minnie Kunkel
Lost in the Woods. :. w. A. Harding
Phil Works
Wandcrlied ..............G. Gurlitt
Katherine Brooks
outset ........... EDWARD Reau
Donald Works
NymphS Fauns. ....... Carl KOelling
Seclest Carney
TO Wild Rose. Edward Mcdowell
Willard Holbrook
Nocturnc .......... .Meyer-Helmund
Katherine Wise
Serenadc. ........ j. Albert Jeffrey
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Teachers Are Entertained.

Teachers Are Entertained.
Teachers i'm the Franklin building
were very nicely entertained at a
four O'Clock luncheon, yesterday aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. +. F.
NOrdgren, South Fourth street.
J. E. Getty of Mapleton was in the
city yesterday.
DOC" Morrow will leave tomorrow
for Milwaukee.
F.. Z. Hitchcock of st. Paul was
in the city today.
Michael McArdle of Danville was
in MankatO today.
Father Culleton of Mapleton was
in the city yesterday.
Mrs. J. +. Porter and daughter
left today for California.
Mayor Meyer is expected home
from the west tomorrow.
c. ID. Benack Of Hayward, Wis,
was in Mankato yesterday.
+. II. Behnke, a New Ulm mer-
chant. was in Mankato yesterday.
S. J. Golden Of Redwood Falls was
in Mankato yesterday on business.
Miss Burns of Springfield attended
the Knights of Columbus ball last
night.
Sheriff B. c.. Schueller and daugh-
ter of Redwood Falls spent ycstcr-
day in the city.
Mrs. S. J. Mckinney of Lake Crys-
tai visited friends in the city yes.
terday and today.
John NyGuist has returned from
visit of two or three days with his
brother, near J3nesyille.
George w. Sngden left his noon
for Southern California and Yuma,
Ariz., to be gone a couple of weeks
or SO.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cahaill of Evansville
and Mr.. Harry and party from Owa-
tonna attended the *. Of C. dancing
party last night.
A. l.. Flanagan, grain man, and
H. G. Stumm, an operator, both of
Heron Lake. attended the X. of c.
dance last evening.
Misses Lou and Kate Schram,
William A. Pfefferle, John Brey and
w. J. julius of New Ulm attended
the X. of C. party last night.
Z Register OF Deeds J. G.. Fowler re-
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Entertained Bridge Club.

st. Cloud Times: Mrs. L. F.
Moore yesterday afternoon very
pleasantly entertained the Bridge
club. The club trophy was won by
Mrs. DR.. Hoyt and the guest of hon
or prize was awarded to Mrs. Bur
ten of Mankato. The honor guests
were Mrs. Hal Erwin of this city and
Mrs. Richter and Mrs. Burton OF
MankatO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-02-03
From Saturdays Daily.
Knights of Columbus Ball,

The third annual ball given last
night by NicOllet council No. 9O1,
Knights OF Columbus, at it's hall,
was the most successful affair that
it has yet given in the social line.
The hall was deliberately decorated
in the national colors with cut flow.
Iers, plants, flags aud bunting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-02-03
Quietly Welded.

Miss Pbinetta "A. WaldrOn and
Loyal Henry Terrell. both of Madi.
son Lake, were married yesterday
afternoon by Judge Evan Hughes
in the probate office. They are an
excellent appearing young couple,
and the groom is graduate of
Toland's Business university. This
was Judge Hughes first marriage
ceremony, and he took particular
pains to make the tic binding.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-02-03
Celebrated Her Birthday.

Marcella Kammerer celebrated her
tenth birthday at the home of her
parents, 407 North Front, Sunday
afternoon. Refreshments were served,
games played and the house was
nicely decorated for the occasion.
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Junior Endeavorers Entertained.

The members of the Junior En-
deavor society Of the Presbyterian
church were entertained at the home
Of the pastor. Rev. and Mrs. r.. Ross
Paden, on South Broad street, last
evening. 1t was a business and so.
cial meeting combined. The young
stcrs were given an insight into par
liamentary practices. They transact
ed their own business. as they are n
self governing body, thus early learn
ing the duties Of citizenship and
civic practices. Games were played.
and refreshments were served, and
all had a fine time. The house was
filed with the gathering.
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deer had just finished his drink
from "a pool amidst the sparkling
SHOW.
The light of white candles en-
HANGED its attractiyeness while the
placard, inspected by Mrs. Crane"
placed every one ut case.
The place cards showed the first
names of The clos as signed to
magazine queries on dress and kind
red matters and were illustrated by
fashion plate pictures. These with
amusing annecdotes and quaint poems
furnished an entertainment of its
own when real aloud between the
courses of the luncheon.
After adjourning TO the parlors
whose decorations were many pen
ants in pink and green, bearing "CIio"
III white, they found out Who's Who?
This was 4 play upon the last
names of those present. The usual
picnic stunts of ringing the stake,
tug of war, standing broad grin
and the explosion of tOrpedoes, ETC.,
! helped to make one of the pleasant
est meetings of the year
Celebrated Tenth Birthday.
In honor of her tenth birthday,
Miss Elizabeth Hobbs entertained
six of her girl friends at the home
OF her parents, Rev. and Mrs. r.
w. Hobbs, at the Baptist parsonage
on Warren street, at a six o'clock
dinner last evening. The remainder
of the evening was spent with
games, and all had very pleasant
time. Elizabeth was remembered
with some very nice presents by her
| young friends.
Birthday Party.
Miss Catherine Jones reached the
age of seven years Saturday, and in
honor of the event gave a party
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Conner Jones, on Warren street,
! to which a dozen of her little girl
| friends were invited. The afternoon
was spent enjoyably with games, and
refreshments were served. Catherine
nice gifts.
Given a Surprise Party.
Miss Idell Grue was given de-
lightful surprise. party Saturday
evening at her home. 545 Belgrade
avenue, by thirty of her young
friends, I'M honor of her birthday.
They presented her with a handsome
ring with setting of her birth stone,
ruby. The evening was spent with
games and music, and refreshments
were served
Played Five Hundred.
| Mr. and Mrs. l.. c. Diamond en-
tertained Il company of three tables
at 900" last evening at their home,
21O Lewis street Mrs. William Elem
ming won the first prize, and Mrs.
Dorenberger the second prize. Nice
refreshments were served, and all
present had an enjoyable time.
Miss May Chester departed yester-
day for Florida.
A. G. Abbott of Amboy was in the
city over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Brett have
gone to West Baden.
Attorney d. A. Stuart of Window
was in Mankato over night.
Willard ID. Forsyth Of st. James
was in Mankato over Sunday.
William Mcqueen was down from
Mapleton today OH business.
George A. LComis and wife of st.
Peter spent Sunday in the city.
Charles e. Lavesson OF Lake Ben
ton had business in Mankato today.
Mrs. J. f. Palmer and son of
Fairmont were the guests of Man
kato friends yesterday.
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Charity SociaIs.

The charity sOcials given for the
Ladies' Relief society are still the
social events. The following ladies
were hostesscs this week: Mesdames
George Pond, +. X. Meagher, II. e
Carney, w. r. Warwick, B. C.
Taylor and Miss Mansfield.
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Birthday Surprise.

Mrs. Halter was pleasantly sur.
priscd by Il number of her lady
friends last evening. Cards were
played and Mrs. Halter was present
ed with Il handsome sigDet ring.
Prizes were won by Mrs. f. Nuebel
and Mrs. Anna Meyer. Refreshments
were served.
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1aber-Mosher Wedding.

The marriage Of Earl Carson Ia
Der, one of Blue Earth county's prom,
inent farmers, to Miss Elva l..
MOsher occurred ut the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. n. B. Foot, Eagle Lake,
on Wednesday afternoon at two
o'clock. The wedding was very
quiet one, Rev. n. B. Foot officiating.
Mr.. Taber has erected a very fine
residence upon one of his farms east
OF Eagle Lake with all the modern
improvements. which the couple will
occupy in the very near future.
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n, and C.. Club Entertained,

The III. and G. club was entertain
ed at the residence of Mrs. J. f.
Hyde on Marshall street Tuesday
afternoon. The ladies were enter.
tanned with a "bee social" A three
course dinner was served and every.
body had Il good time.
DR.. ID. j. Mckenzie Of Mortified
was in MankatO today.
G. o. Jones of Lake Crystal was
in the city last evening.
Mrs. G. W. Allen of Candy visited
friends in the city yesterday and to-
day.
F. II. Barnes and ]. J. Flachsenhar
of Vernon Center were in Mankato
today
Allan Jackson and Charles Nj
L.
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Private MASQUERADE.

Private Masquerade.
Paul Fredel and Miss Pauline Ere
del gave a masquerade ball last even
ing at their home, 1902 Marsh street,
which was attended by forty of their
young friends, all en- masque. An elab