The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-11-10

nue. tomorrow AFTERNOON at TWO
o'clock. All who are interested in
the work are cordially invited to at.
tend.
Mrs. II. Il. Walrod, who underwent
an operation of goitre at Rochester,
states in a letter home that she is
feeling as we'll as could be expected.
1t is not certain just when she will
be able to leave the hospital.
From Fridays Daily.
At the firemen's meeting held last
evening much time was given to the
discussion of the necessity of an
efficient fire alarm system. Ever
since the present fire alarm bell was
installed a general expression of
dissatisfaction has been heard about
the poor carrying qualities of the
bell, especially the firemen have
been urgent in their demands for
better bell. From the discussion last
evening it was decided to recon-
mend to the council that an electric
alarm system be provided in which
operators at either telephone sta
ton The bell to be of sufficient size
and having ring that can be heard
anywhere in Mankato or North Man
kato. This was considered an alb
solute necessity as many of the fire
men and men of the village are en-
ployed in Mankato. With such a
system anyone could easily teie-
phone fire alarm to the central
telephone office from any part of
the village and the fire alarm button
pressed by the operator without de-
urge the council to install tele-
phone fire alarm system. The or
ganiZation of a hose company will
be completed as soon as meeting
of the applicants for membership
is held and the organization is ap-
proved by the council.
Mrs. F. B. Cowgirl, who is attend
ing the national convention of the
W. T. c. u, at Milwaukee in a
letter to Mrs. Nels Dubois, states
that Milwaukee has 2,l36 saloons.
While the city has an air of pros
perity and withal is a fine city, its
general reputation as an intemper-
ate city is not to it's credit.
o. f. Bennett and son, Frank
Bennett, together with Messrs. Till
man and Andrews of st. Clair, are
making preparations for their an
nual deer hunt in Northern Mime
sofa. They plan to leave on Monday
and will possibly be gone a month.
Frank Strauss has in construction
a $4,000 residence on Wheeler ave-
nue., which he and his family will
occupy when completed. John c.
Carlson has the contract of construc-
ton.
The picnic supper planned by the
Ladies' Aid society of the Metho-
dist church and which was to have
been given this evening, has been
postponed until next Friday even
ing.
Mrs. Robert Meeks of Baraboo,
Wis, is making an extended visit
with her daughter, Mrs. H. L..
Haven. She may remain here dur
ing the winter.
A fine little girl arrived last even
ing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Richard Hack, at 402 Wheeler ave-
nue..
From Saturdays Daily.
The work of placing the machin-
cry of the Peoples laundry is being
pushed to completion. A large force
of machinists have been employed
and the place is rapidly taking on
the appearance of formidable
laundry. The sewer from the build
ing to the river is now completed.
A large sign, Peoples Laundry,
has been placed on the side of the
building. The lettering is sufficient
ly large to be easily read from
Front street in Mankato. No pains
or expense is being spared in
equipping the laundry with the latest
and most approved machinery and
apparatus 1t is not known definitely
when the laundry will open for
business. The proprietor states that
ample time will be taken in adjust,
ing the machinery in perfect work.
ing order after trial.
Peter Jensen has bought of A.
Anderson the home at 529 Belgrade
avenue now occupied by w. E.
Murden and family. Mr.. Jensen will
occupy his new home as soon as
vacated The residence in which
he now lives is sold to DIETRICH
Meyer The people of the village
will be pleased to know that these
two families who have been renters
are to become permanent residents
but will regret to know that Mr.
Murden and family were compelled
to lease house in Mankato as nc
vacant house is available in North
Mankato. Mr.. Murden will continue
to deliver mail in the village as at
present.
The E. N. o. club of the Baptist
church was pleasantly entertained
by Miss Alma Wachtler last even
ing at her home, 1888 Belgrade ave
nue.. About thirty were present
Games, music and Halloween amuse