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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-10-11
Indian Lake

School commenced Monday with
Miss Cecilia Newbauer as teacher.
Anyone who wants work can find
it picking potatoes in this neigh
borhood next week.
The Sunshine club met on Thurs
day last with Mrs. Fay Watts. There
was a good attendance and a very
pleasant time was had.
Mrs. w. B. Kidder's friends were
delighted to see her at Sunday
school again She has now recover
ed from her recent serious illness.
A number of people were seen
picking butternuts on the hills sur
rounding the school house last Sun
day while services were being held.
1t occurred to a number of people
who were attending the service, in
Guiding the owners of the nuts,
that better time than the time of
church service might be used for
such things, and also that it might
be well for those people to ask per-
mission of the owners of the land
to pick nuts. The owners very
often have relatives in town or
neighbors to whom they wish to
give the NUS. IL opportunity VI
fered.
At the business meeting held by
the Indian Lake Sunday school
it was decided to continue the
meetings of the Sunday school
through the winter and also the
preaching services, if possible. 1t
was also decided to hold some sort
of social soon to raise necessary
funds. One half Of the money Sc
cured in that way will be used
for the community extension work,
which sends us our speakers, and
the other half for the piano fund.
This was considered only just,
since the piano added so much to
the attractiveness of the Sunday
school A committee of ladies was
appointed to look after the arrange
ments for the social. Another COM
mittee of three gentlemen was ap-
pointed to confer with the school
board concerning the cost of heat
ing the room for the services this
winter, ",......
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morning for Spokane, Wash. She
was accompanied by her mother, Mrs
R. Burrill, as far as Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Roberts and
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hall came
over from Sterling this morning in
the Roberts car for short business
visit.
Rev. e. l.. Heermance and Mr.. and
Mrs. Thomas Hughes returned today
from Northfield where they have
been attending the state meeting of
Congregationalists.
Miss Ruth Bragdon returned yes
terday from Currie where she has
been teaching, to attend the funeral
Fof her mother, Mrs. Rosetta Bragdon,
who died yesterday.
Mrs. T. S. Amidon and two chill
dren of Minneapolis are visiting in
the city as the guests of the for
mer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. d. G..
Willard, North Sixth street.
John Roney of Chicago, a member
of the police department in that
city, is the guest of his brother,
Thomas Roney, in Ceresco. Mr..
Roney is well-known wrestler.
Professor J. A. Hancock of the
normal faculty will go to Madelia
on Monday evening where he will
deliver an address to the teachers
and others interested in educational
work
H. w. Haislet and wife of Butter
field were guests of friends in Man.
kato yesterday. They went from here
to ST. Paul. Mr.. Haislet is editor
of The Butterfield Advocate and
also the democratic candidate for
the legislature in Watonwan county.
Winona Republican: Mrs. Minnie
S. Parry, principal of the intermedi
ate department of the Mankato nor
NAL school, and Miss Alice V. Rob-
same institution, are spending two
days here in the study of the work
in the local normal school.
Worthington Globe: Rev. G. A.
Cahoon, late superintendent of the
Marshall district of the Methodist
Episcopal church, left Tuesday for
Mankato, where he will endeavor
to find a suitable residence for him
self and family. Rev. Cahoon was
appointed superintendent of the
Mankato district at the recent con-
ference held in this city. This ap-
pointment will necessitate a change
in his place of residence from Worth
ington to Mankato During their
stay in this city, Rev. Cahoon and
family won the universal love and
respect of the citizens of Worthing-
ton, all of whom will be grieved to
learn that the duties of his position
necessitates his leaving for other
parts.
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St. Clair

George Hussy is on the sick list.
Mrs. McGinniss was a Mankato
visitor Saturday. ~.s
Misses Sadie and Jennie Fields
visited in Pemberton over Sunday
The st. Clair depot has received
a fresh coat of paint during the
week
Miss Ernestine Frank, who is at
tending normal school in Mankalo
spent Sunday at home.
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid society
was entertained by Mrs. ]. C. Fitz
loft Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. P. Bowe spent Saturday and
Sunday with her sister in st. Paul
returning Monday afternoon.
i The Embroidery club will be en-
tertained by Misses Dorothy and
Hattie Fitzloff Saturday afternoon
Arthur O'Connor is hauling that
material for the new bridge which
is being built about five miles east
of town
st. Clair was well represented at
the GAINESVILLE street fair last week
in spite of the disagreeable
weather.
The work on the road from here
to Tivoli has been started and it il
hoped that much will be accom-
plished before cold weather come.
on.
4 crew of carpenters have ar
rived from Mankato to take up tn,
work on Mr.. Amberg's new resi-
dence. Mr.. Amberg hopes to hav,
it completed this fall
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Pagenkop
and Mr.. and Mrs. Guyer of James
vile were guests at the home O
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CITATION FOR HEARING ON Pc
Triton FOR ADMINISTRA-

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, in Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate OF
Louis M. Balzer, Decedent
The State of Minnesota to all per.
sons interested in the granting of
administration of the estate of said
decedent: The petition of Ida Bal.
ger having been filed in this court,
representing that Louis M. Balzer,
then resident of the County of
Blue Earth, State of Minnesota, died
intestate on the 23rd day of Sep
TENDER. 1912, and praying that let.
tiers of administration of his estate
be granted to Albert He'll, and the
court having fixed the time and
place for hearing said petition
Therefore, you, and each of you
are hereby cited and required to
show cause, if any you have, be.
fore this court at the probate court
rooms in the court house, in the
City of Mankato, in the County OF
Blue Earth, State of Minnesota, on
the 10th day of October, 1912, at
ten o'clock a. M, why said petition
should not be granted
Witness, the Judge of said court,
and the seal of said court, this first
day of October, 1912.
EVAN HUGHES,
Probate Judge
(Court Seal)
C. O.. Daley,
Attorney for Petitioner.
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I their parents Mr.. and Mrs. C. F.
Pagenkopf last Sunday.

I their parents Mr.. and Mrs. C. F
Pagenkopf last Sunday.
T. The Congregational Ladies' Aid
society met at the home of Mrs
Louis Heintze Wednesday after.
noon. After the business meeting
a delicious lunch was served.
Indian summer has already made
it's appearance and none are too
wise If they take notice of the last
treat to warm summer days and
make a good collection of vegeta.
bles to be stored in the cellars for
winter use.
Rev. Peters will preach his fare
well sermon at the congregational
church in this place next Sunday
He will move to Chicago, where his
wife has already been for several
weeks. Rev. Peters has accepted a
parish in village near Chicago
Another minister from the north.
ern part of the state will preach
here the rest of the month. -
The ST. Clair baseball team play.
ed their final game of the season
! last Friday when they played James.
vile, at the GAINESVILLE street fair.
The game was characterized by er.
! rors on both sides, costly ones for
st. Clair, and several runs were
carelessly given to the opponents.
The st. Clair boys were defeated
by score of to 4. 1t is a
lamentable fact that the Saints
have not collected the spoils this
season as in days of yore. They
journeyed hither and thither in
quest of battles to conquer and
several times returned home de-
feated. but were ever ready for
another combat with new vigor
and ambition. But the future fame
of the haymakers is unknown as
there are still some shining stars
whose superior muscle, Drawn and
brain may win honors for the home
team in another season
This neighborhood was shocked last
Friday evening to hear of the burn
ing of Ed Froelich's large barn.
So far it is mystery as to how
the fire started as no one was seen
around the barn all that afternoon.
When it was discovered the fire
was coming from the doors and
windows and team of horses
NdluCu PfUO was r!IeTuR SIlOlu6T-
ed. Help was summoned by tele-
phone from all over the neighbor.
hood, and every possible effort was
made to save the other buildings.
The chicken house which was near
est to the fire, was partly burned
and some shingles on the house
had caught fire, but the flames
were extinguished before any dam
age was done. Nothing could be
done to save the barn and the ter
rible heat made it almst impossible
to save the other buildings The
barn contained twenty-six tons of
hay, three pairs of harness, several
forks, hay fork, all of which were
burned. In the milk room was the
cream separator and two cans of
cream. which was also lost. Every.
thing was covered by insurance ex-
cept the cream separator, which
was valued at $50. Mr.. Froelich
certainly has the sympathy Of all in
his loss. -,
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CITATION FOR HEARING ON Pc
TITION FOR DIFFERENTIATION

CITATION FOR HEARING ON Pc
Triton FOR DETERMINATION
OF DESCENT OF LAND.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of.
Blue Earth, In Probate Court
In the Matter of the Estate of Mel
lie S. Blethen, formerly Nellie S.
Funk, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the determination
of the descent of the real estate of
said decedent. The petition of
George F. Blethen having been filed
in this court, representing that said
decedent died more than five years
prior to the filing thereof, leaving
certain real estate in said petition
described, and that no will of dece-
dent has been proved nor admins
tration of her estate granted in this
state, and praying that the descent
of said real estate be determined
by this court
Therefore you, and each of you,
are hereby cited and required to
show cause, if any you have, before
this court at the probate court room
in the court house in the city of
Mankato, in the county of Blue
Earth, state of Minnesota, on the
26th day of October, 1912, at ten
o'clock a. M, why said petition
should not be granted.
Witness the Judge of said court,
and the seal thereof, this first day
of October, 1912.
EVAN HUGHES,
Probate Judge.
&c. E. Phillips,
Attorney for Petitioner.
(COurt Seal)
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STATE OF. MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth. In District Court.
Sixth Judicial District
Henry Potz, Plaintiff, VS.. George
McDuffee, Helen NJ McDuffee, his
wife, and Mary Morris, Andrew j.
Murphy, A. J. Murphy, Samuel B.
Murphy and William M. Murphy,
heirs at law of John C. Murphy,
deceased, Francis T. Watt, S. L.
Osborn, Theresa Potz, Lizzie Wal
ser, and also all other persons un-
known claiming any right, title,
estate, interest or lien in the real
estate described in the complaint
herein, Defendants.
LIS PENDENS.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
that the plaintiff has commenced the
above entitled action for the pur-
pose of determining adverse claims
to the east half of the northeast
quarter of Section Twenty-seven
(2O, Township One Hundred Eight
Q0S) north, Range Twenty-six (26)
west, Blue Earth County, Minnesota,
and to have title to said premises
quieted in him.
Dated September 3rd, A. D. 1912
H. L. & J. w. SCHMITT,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
102 Odd Fellows Block,
Mankato, MINI.
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Vernon Center

Bob Champlin and Jay Flachsen-
har were in Mankato Sunday.
Mrs. Will Rahnbo entertained
Tuesday at dinner in honor of her
mother, Mrs. Bisauk, of Mortified
Miss Clara Hemingway took the
early train Tuesday for Lundston
Mills, Canada, where she expects to
make her home.
George Champlin spent the latter
part of last week with his parents
in Vernon, taking in the county
fair. He returned to Benson Fri.
day. afternoon. ,,.s
Mr. and Mrs. Than Award were
guests of their sister, Mrs. George
Holmes and family of GAINESVILLE
over Sunday. They made the trip
in their REQ car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Fleming,
who were recently married in
Wheaton, the brides home, return
ed to Vernon and will live with Mr.
Fleming's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Fleming, until spring when
they will erect house on their own
farm. ... E
Mrs. George Gray gave a birth.
day party for her husband last Sun
day. About forty relatives we're
present. who thoroughly enjoyed the
day. Those present from distance
were Mrs. Lillian Barnes and Miss
Orlena Barnes, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Proehl of Mapleton, and Mr..
and Mrs. L. Hemingway and family
of Amboy.
All roads led to the stockyards
Monday morning. on the arrival of
H. c.. Kraus with fifteen carloads
of feeders, which he had purchased
in northwestern Nebraska. There
were 1858 head, principally Herfords
and Durhams, all gilt edged" and
represented $4,000. They were pur.
chased for T. d. Hays, Lester Flem-
ing, John Chapman, Charles Elem.
ing, Freeman Radcliffe, Mike Rus,
sell. and Will Dennison.
Mrs. Ellen Porter was seventy
years old on Monday, Septemb bel
80 and thirty-six of her relatives
and friends gathered at her home
to help celebrate the occasion and
partake of a twelve o'clock dinner
The decorations were in yellow and
white, the centerpiece on the table
consisting of the birthday cake en-
circled by ring of seventy can
! dies, also yellow and white, with a
large candle in the center of the
cake. In finding their places al
the table the guests drew daisy
numbers attached to which each
lady received dainty colored EN-
cry and each gentleman a cigar
The favors were photographs oil
Mrs. Porter enclosed in yellow and
white ribbon cases. At the. honored
lady's place was a beautiful yellow
rose. After a three course dinner
the waiting guests gathered around
those at the festal board as the
candles were lighted and Mrs. s
]. Nimms presented Mrs. Porter
with beautiful umbrella, on behalf
of the friends assembled there
Mrs. Nimms spoke very beautifully
of the association of Mrs. Porter
with the people who had gathered
for the occasion and extended tt
her congratulations Mrs. Porter re
] sponded in her calm and happy
characteristic manner. The guest!
then Joined in singing "Auld Lant
Syne" and then spent the REMAINING
part of the day in the living room
where delightful visit was enjoy
ed. A snap shot picture of TIT
group was taken. Mrs. Porter re
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Both. day of. October, 1912, at ten
o'clock a. M, at the probate court
rooms in the court house, at Man
kato, in said county, and then and
there, or as soon thereafter as said
matter can be heard, show cause,
if any they have, why said petition
should not be granted; and that
this citation be served by the pub
LEGATION thereof in The Mankato
Free Press, according to law.
Witness the Honorable Evan
Hughes, judge of said Court, and
the seal of said court, this 28th
day of September, 1912.
EVAN HUGHES,
Probate Judge.
Court Seal.)
Benjamin Taylor,
Attorney for Petitioner. IA
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PASTOR RUSSELL AT
ILLINOIS STATE FAIR
Honor to the Son Means Honor
to the Father Also.
Work of Calvary Progressing, but Far
From Finished-Seteetion Of Elect
Church the Bssinnins-Not the Com
Pletion, of the Divine Purpose.

Springfield. Ill.,,
Oct. G.-P a $ t o I
r Il SIS e IL arrived
Y S [ e r day. the
guest of the State
Board. In his
evening a d d re SIS
the text was taken
from Philippians
ii. 10, II: AT the
name of Jesus ev-
cry knee shall bow
and every tongue
confess"
Pastor Russell
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ceived seventy-five post cards and
letters from friends all over the
country congratulatiDg her upon her
health and extending their good
wishes. Besides the beautiful um.
brella Mrs. Porter was presented
with a huge bouquet of yellow
chrysanthemums, a fruit dish, three
cut glass bon bon dishes, three
yards of tatting, a rose bead neck
lace, a box of candy, dress and a
leather couch.
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Oct. 4-11-18.
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING
THEREON
Oct. 4-11-18.

ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS, AND FOR HEARING
THEREON.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, in Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of
Hannah Kennedy, Decedent.
Letters of administration on said
estate this day having been grant
ed to Michael Kennedy.
1t is ordered, that the time with
in which all creditors of the above
named decedent may present claims
against her estate in this court, be,
and the same hereby is, limited to
three months from and after the
date hereof; and that Friday, the
31st day of December, 1912, at ten
o'clock a. M, in the probate court
rooms at the court house at Man
kato in said county, be, and the
same hereby is, fixed and appointed
as the time and place for hearing
upon and the examination, adjust
ment and allowance of such claims
as shall be presented within the
time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order in The
Mankato Free Press, as provided by
law.
Dated September 3Oth, 1912
EVAN HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
probate Seal,)
j. E. Haycraft, Attorney.
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Coffee Cigars
When the cigar course was reach
ed Judge Henry Moll, in his ca
pacity as POSTMASTER, called upon
the post-prandial orators. The toasts
that were responded to included,
From Citizens Viewpoint" Coun-
Ity Attorney Geo. T. Olson; GA Medi-
cal Diagnosis" DR.. F. P. Strathern;
L"As We Know Him." Rev. D. j.
Moran; my Parishioner," Rev.
w. D. Stires; and what He Has
Done for the State" Charles E.
Vassaly of st. Paul, member of the
state board of control. At the last
DIR. To1nlinson was called upon for
a few remarks, expressing his ap-
probation of the mark of distinc-
ltion shown him and his regret at
being compelled to leave st. Peter
Pleasant Surprise Party.
About twenty-five lady friends of
Mrs. John Swanson surprised her at
her home on North Broad this af-
Eternoon. A very delightful time was
! enjoyed. The ladies took very
delicious lunch with them which was
served. -,
! Adolph Swenson of Kasota was
here yesterday.
| Mrs. Miller of Faribault visited
here yesterday.
C.. A, Gallagher of Window was in
the city yesterday.
| Mrs. Charles Eckardt of LeSueur
spent yesterday in Mankato.
p. v, Phillips of Shakopee was in
the city yesterday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. ]. G.. Mitchell OF
Fairmont motored over today.
Mrs A. F. Schmitt left this morn.
ing for a visit in Minneapolis.
George e. Nettleton left today on
business trip to Akeley, MINI.
Mr. and Mrs. F. Marsh arrived in
Mankato this morning from Tracy.
| Dr.. and Mrs. J. E. Merrill of Am
boy spent part of today in Mankato
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. T. Sullivan ar
rived home today from their wedding
trip.
s. F. L. Willard and c. M. Siversor
of Albert Lea spent yesterday il
J Mankato. '~fs
Henry Schwartz and William Paff
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Oct. 4-11-1S.

CITATION FOR HEARING ON
FINAL ACCOUNT AND FOR
DISTRIBUTION.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF
Blue Earth, In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Mel
lie Corbin, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the above en-.
titled matter: Whereas, Wilbur A.
Corbin has filed in this court his
final account of his administration
of the estate of the above named
decedent, together with his petition
praying for the adjustment and al
lowance of said final account and
for distribution of the residue Of
said estate to the persons thereun
to entitled: 1t is ordered, that said
petition be heard, and that all per-
sons interested in said matter be
and appear before this court on the
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rath of Springfield, were in the city
yesterday.
Henry Torgerson ana Gunder Gil
bertson of Lake Crystal are in the
city today.
Miss Bessie Burrill departed this
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Sept. 6-13-2O-27, Oct. ALL.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth. In District Court.
Sixth Judicial District.
Henry Potz, Plaintiff, VS.. George
McDuffee, Helen M. McDuffee, his
wife, and Mary Morris. Andrew j.
Murphy, A. J. Murphy, Samuel B.
Murphy and William M. Murphy,
heirs at law of John G. Murphy,
deceased, Francis T. Watt, S. L.
Osborn, Theresa Potz, Lizzie Wal
J ser, and also all other persons un-
known claiming any right, title,
estate, interest or lien in the real
estate described in the complaint
herein, Defendants.
SUMMONS.
The State of Minnesota to the Above
Named Defendants:
You, the defendants above named,
are hereby summoned and required
to answer the complaint of the
plaintiff in the above entitled action,
which is filed in the office of the
clerk of said court in the court house
in the City of Mankato, County and
State aforesaid, and to serve your
answer to said complaint upon the
at their office, No. 102
Odd Fellows block, Mankato, Min
nesota, within twenty (20) days
after the service of this summons
upon you, exclusive of the day OF
such service; and if you fail to an,
swer the said complaint within the
time aforesaid, the plaintiff will apply
to the court for the relief demanded
in the complaint.
Dated September 3rd, A. D. 1912
H. L. & J. w. SCHMITT,
Attorneys for Plaintiff,
102 Odd Fellows Block,