The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-01-24

OploiiSu ny any MlHueSOJd lStlu'tT.
Later the first prize plans probably
will be carried out in a house built
on the agricultural college grounds
in ST. Paul. -..
The whole enterprise promises to
be of great value to Minnesota
farmers, who, if they avail them.
selves of the information. NAV t"4nS-
form the appearance of their farms
and add greatly to the pleasure
living on them.
From Tuesdays Daily.
Washington, January 21.-Tige,
spotted bull terrier belonging to
Mrs. Payne, daughter-in-law of Rep
resentative Serene Payne of New
York, today caused CONSERVATION at
suffrage headquarters and almost
jeopardized the plans for the suffra-
gist pageant and procession to be
held March 8 in Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. When apprehended, Tige had
chewed up many of the pledges to
march in the parade, which were to
be sent broadcast over the country.
Tige was tied to the leg of Il ia.
Bile near which stool large heaps of
pledges, while near him sat Miss
Elsie Hill, daughter of Representa-
tive Hill, of Connecticut; Mrs. Payne
Mrs. Patrick Street of Australia, and
nearly a score of other suffragist
leaders, all busily preparing for the
procession. ... ..
When Mrs. Payne caught sight of
Tige, calmly sitting beneath the Ia
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pile of sufragist literature, chewing
votes-for-women argume nts as
though he was a real anti-suffragist,
she gave little gasp, and, with
other women, ran to the rescue of
the arguments. Thereafter Tige was
in disgrace, and shortly afterward
was taken home by his mistress.
A second edition of the pledges
will be printed and little delay in
the distribution will result.
Rev. MANI Surprised.
Rev. John F. MANI was surprised
last night, the occasion being the
twenty-seventh anniversary of his
birth. The evening was spent in a
social way and several musical num-
bers were rendered. Mr.. MANI was
presented with costly magazine
stand, and at late hour dainty re-
freshments were served The fol-
lowing were present: Rev. and Mrs.
A. f. Winter, Rev. and Mrs. J. W.
Georg, Rev. and Mrs. B. S. Mund-
niger, Rev. ]. Albrecht of New Ulm,
Rev. Naumann of Wood Lake, Mimi;
Mr.. and Mrs. H.. Frey, Mr.. w.
George and family, Professor and
Mrs. j. F. Karl Schmidt.
Entertained Young People.
Mrs. G. O. Gredvig of Agency
hill entertained a number of young
people at her home last evening
The party enjoyed games during the
evening and refreshments We're
served later. All present had very
pleasant time.
l.. G. Rev of Vernon Center is
in the city today
E. M. Zuel will leave tomorrow
morning for Grandview, Wis.
Mrs. c. f. Ham has. gone to Min
neapolis where she will remain a
few days. $50
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Stearns of ST.
Paul are guests of DR.. and Mrs. w.
G. Sutherland. e.
U. G. Argetsinger and William
Howieson of Mapleton were in Man
kato on business today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wagon eft
today for Walton. Florida, where
they will visit their son, Jake
Wagon
Attorney and Mrs. C. J. Laurisch
have gone to Mapleton where they
will remain until after the Burns
celebration.
j. w. Williams, travelling passen-
ger agent for the Chicago, Burlins.
ton and Quincy railroad, CT Omaha,
Neb., is in the city today.
Fl. s. Gray, district passenger
agent of the Illinois Central railroad
is in Mankato on business today
Mr.. Gray has his headquarters at
st. Paul.
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Conklin
of Albin, Mich, are in the city, hav-
ing been called here on account of
the severe illness of the formers
father, Carl Conklin.
Miss CorneIia Mansfield left this
afternoon for New York city where
she will study music. Miss Mansfield
many admirers will be delighted to
hear of her intention and wish her
great success.
Six gentlemen from Winnebago
were in Mankato today to inspect
the mausoleum at Glenwood GENE
/ terry. They were Dr. Durgan. John
/ Schaefer F.. M. Grinnell, Robert
Howe and C. Fl. Garnsey.
| Miss Jessie Rice returned Sunday
from st, Paul where she talked with
Director Rothwell of the st. Paul
Symphony orchestra and decided up
on what program should be played
at the Mankato concert in March.
Miss Rice says that the program is
! as exceptionally fine one. Miss Rice
left Mankato on Wednesday with
Luella Chilson-Ohrman and played
for her at concert at Pillsbury
academy, Owatonna and at Fargo.
North Dakota.
A. G.. Hedberg has purchased a
prOperty on SO1th Front street of