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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
MAYOR A. G. meyer
DEFENDS T. P. BUYER
SPEAKS IN PRAISE OF SALIVA.
TON ARMY HEAD
Executive, Will Furnish Captain With
Letter of Recommendation; Ad.
jutant symmonds Refers to Ex.
ceIIent Work Done Here BY Pre-.
decessor: Makes Statement Rel.
alive to Debts.
from Saturdays Daily.

Il wish TO say that the statement
contained in that unsigned letter
about Captain Buyer TO the effect
that took away his star is wholly
untrue" said Mayor Meyer today
He asked me when he went away
whether he might keep his star as
a memento, and | told him that he
could. He has also asked me for a let.
ter OF recommendation, and / am
going to send him one. Captain
Buyer did good work. while he was
here in Mankato. I have been de-
layed in getting that letter of by
the fact that / have been lame, and
also by pressure Of other business. -
The mayor has been confined to
his home most of the time for sew
eral days on account Of a bad sprain
of the knee caused by his straining
too hard in lifting ON monument
in a cemetery ut Fulda.
Adjutant Eliza Symmonds, now
head OF the local corps of the Saliva.
tion Army. declared today that the
statement that the Salvation Army
under Captain Buyers leadership did
not help the poor was wholly false and
unwarranted. She thought the writ
or should have mad self-confidence and
self-respect enough to sign such a let
ter She did not see why the chief of
police of Fargo should pay any at.
tention to an unsigned letter any
how.
Sale Of Good Part Of System.
Adjutant Symmunds said the writ.
er of the letter should have known
that the sale of the goods, given
for the benifit of the poor was a
regular part of the system OF the
Salvation army. She said the goods
were sold to the poor at very low
prices, but they were allowed to
pay something. so they would not
feel that they had sacrificed their
self-respect by taking them as alb
sOlutely free gifts, yet on some occa-
siOns such things were actually given
away The sales were held Friday
morning and afternoon. Last FRI
DAY great quantities OF goods went
out of the store. yet the total money
taken in for them amounted only
to $40. 1t should be remembered.
moreover. that the Army must have
these things collected with a team.
AS to Captain Buyer leaving the
local corps s7O9 in debt. that was
true. Still, she did not consider
that the captain ever did a thing
that was not absolutely honest in
the handling of the affairs of the
corps. though. possibly, there were
instances where time and labor could
have been better economical and
money saved.
The building, she said, would not
pay for itself in the winter months.
In the summer months, properly
managed. 1t could be made TO do
more than pay for itself. taking the
whole year together.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
From Fridays Daily.
ATTACKED THE LAW.
Minnesota inheritance Tax Statute
Will Be Tested.

The constitutionality of the Mime
sofa inheritance tax law was at
tackled in an appeal to the supreme
court by Melvina Graft, Worthing-
ton, Pa, executrix of the estate of
Edmund ID. Graft.
Graf owned property valued at
$4S9,000 in Minnesota. The St. Louis
county court decided that tax of
s13,365 was due the state from in
heritances. The widow asked the SUI
preme court to review the ruling of
the St. Louis county court on the
ground that the law is detective. be-
cause the purpose OF the act is not
conveyed in the title.
The supreme court granted a writ
to review the findings of the st.
Louis county court returnable Octo-
Der 20.
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From Saturdays Daily.
Entertained At Dinner.

Miss Gertrude Peters entertained
at dinner Thursday evening at the
home of Mrs. Finnegan, 63s South
Front street, in honor OF Miss
Johanna Wigen, whose birthday was
being celebrated. Places were laid
for nine. and out of. town people
who were present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Benjamin May of Mason City, Iowa,
Charles B. Riley Of Minneapolis and
Miss Katherine Corbal OF New Ulm.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
PETITIONS IN PROBATE.
Matters Pertaining to Two Estates
Are Attended To.

from Saturuay's Daily.
A petition was filed today in the
office OF Judge Evan Hughes of the
probate court for the administration
of the estate of the late Peter Mer.
tesdorf OF Vernon Center, The petit
TONER is SON OF the deceased, e. T.
Mertesdorf, and asks that another
son, Fred II. Mertesdorf, be appointed
as administrator. The estate amounts
to $4,000 In personal property and
$4,000 in real estate.
Another petition for the probating
of the will of the late DIR. William
Frisbie, who died recently at the
Minnesota Soldiers home, vas filed
in the same court today by Mrs.
Mary F. Pope. sister of the deceased.
BENJAMIN Taylor is named as exc
cutor In the will. The estate
amounts to $4,000 in personal prop
erty and $4,000 in real estate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
GIVEN HIS SENTENCE.
Arnold Dittbrenner 10 Sent to the
st. Cloud Reformatory

Arnold Dittbrenner, the nineteen
year-old st. Peter boy who has been in
jail at lie Sueur Center since last
March, was taken before the LeSueur
county district court early in the
week and pleaded guilty to stealing
money from George Klaseus of Ka
sofa township. He was given an in-
determinate sentence in the st. Cloud
reformatory by Judge Morrison, and
has been taken to st. Cloud by
Sheriff Keogh. Dittbrenner was ar.
rested in St. Peter on March 20, and
was accused of stealing $40 from
Mr.. Klaseus. When. arrested by Chief
Dempsey he had $3.50 of the money
in his possession.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
MURPHY WON FREEDOM.
Supreme Court Decides That He Is
Entitled to Good Time.

Frank Murphy, whose true name
Is Frank Callahan, won his freedom
from state prison yesterday after
serving since October 80, 1893, on a
life sentence for the killing of
Thomas Rich at Winona. Murphy's
sentence was committed to forty
years by the state pardon board
last year, and in July of this year
to thirty years, but Warden Henry
Wolfer declined to release him in
order to test the question whether
good time" allowance can be de-
Quoted from a committed sentence.
The supreme court decided in favor
of Murphy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
FIRE PREVENTION DAY.
Marshal Keller Gives Hints On How
To Avoid Trouble.

10 NNOtu FCuDtcs
Charles f. Keller, state fire mar
shall, has prepared several sugges-
tons for properly observing fire pre-
vention day, October 8. He said that
all householders should make an in
spection of their premises for fire
dangers, especially the chimneys.
Rubbish should be cleaned up, gas
connections examined and rubber hose
replaced by iron pipes.
IL is also suggested that all par
ents instruct their children in. the
common household fire dangers and
warn them against playing with
matches. He also urges that fire
drills be held In schools and fac
tories.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
LOWELL BEFORE COURT.

Also Wallace; They Are Charged
Nth Speeding; Hearing Later.
From Saturdays Daily.
Paul Lowell, Mankato barber, ana
Tom Wallace OF winnebago, the two
young men who were in the automo.
bne that ran into a buggy on West
Front street with serious results on
the evening Of the day of the pro-
fessional automobile races at the
Mankato fair grounds. were ar.
raigned in police court today on two
charges. Both we're accused of
speeding and Of driving an automo.
bile on the wrong side of the street.
Both pleaded not guilty and their
cases were set for trial ON wednes.
day, October Z, at a m. s
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
Lady Foresters to Mankato.

New Ulm Journal: A number oil
Lady Foresters OF this city expect
to go to Mankato next Tuesday aft,
ernoon, where they will be guests
of the w. c. o. F. of that city. The
invitation was received this week
by Mrs. ]. p. Graf, who Immediately
made arrangements for a trip as
many OF the New Ulm ladies' were
anxious to enjoy the hospitality OF
the Mankato lodge. The Mankato
ladies were guests of the local Lady
Foresters at about this time last fall
and return invitation was promised
ut that time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
FuneraI of Mrs. Anna Block.

The funeral of Mrs. Anna Block,
mother Of Charles Block of lie RAY
township, will take place tomorrow
afternoon at two o'clock from the
German Lutheran church at st. Clair.
The interment will be in the Sc.
Clair Lutheran cemetery. Mrs. Black
is survived also by one daughter,
Mrs. Matilda Miller Of Mcpherson
township. 80
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STATE FAIR RECEIPTS.
They Were Larger This Year Than
Those Of Last.

The receipts Of the 1914 Minnesota
state fair were s226,02O.75 and the
disbursements for staging the expo
sition were 1907 ,262.3s, according to
statement issued by Secretary ].
G.. Simpson. The total receipts from
all sources for the period from De-
cember 1, 1913, to yesterday, were
s276. 794.14, and the disbursements so
far s270,39236.
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crom Saturdays Daily.
CALL FOR THE HOUNDS.
Little Girl Lost From Her Home at
Clear Lake, MINI.

Sheriff Osten late yesterday after.
noon received call from Clear Lake.
Mimi, for the bloodhounds. A two
year-old child wandered away from
home and the dogs were sent for,
TO assist in the search Sheriff osten
sent Deputy Sheriff Nerdahl and the
hounds to Clear Lake on the Mil
waukee train which departed for the
north at seven o'clock last evening.
]. A. Darker made the request for
the dogs. Clear Lake Is in ltasca
county.
The child was found after eighteen
hours work.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09

Robert z. Stanke and wife to
Charles Kruger. the SEA of the
NwA of section 4, Mankato town
ship. Consideration $4,000.
Robert =. Stanke and wife to
Mathilda Kruger. SwA OF the Swh
OF section 4. Mankato township Con-
sideration $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
SITE FOR sANiToRIuM.
Worthinoton Has Been Selected BY
Board Of Control.

After considerable negotiations for
the last, three months Worthing-
ton has finally been decided as the
site for the southwest Minnesota tu-
berculosis sanitorium. Eight counties
in this section of the state are inter
ested in the project. Sites were Of
fered at Currie, Window and Worth.
ington. The committee from the coun-
ties decided on Window but the
board of control overruled the action
of the county boards and placed the
site at Worthington. The building
will be commenced in the early
spring.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
From Saturday, Daily.
GEORGE kROST INJURED.
Clerk Of Court Tore Muscles in Cali
of His leg.


Clerk OF the District Court George
Krost Is confined TO his house on
North Broad street with an injury
that may keep him indoors for some
days. Yesterday afternoon he and
Mrs. Krost were calling on Mrs.
Katherine Randall in West Mankato.
Mr.. Krost thought he was as young
as he used to be and attempted to
jump n bank by the roadside.
As a result the muscles in the calf
of his left leg were torn badly. The
leg is swollen and the attending
physician has not determined yet
whether an operation will be neces.
sary to restore the member to nor.
NAL
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
KIEsTER GIRL DESERTED.
Young Woman Had Gone to Mason
City With Cattle Buyer.

A seventeen year old girl from Kies.
ter, Mimi, was found on the Mnson
City streets yesterday by the police.
She was without money and told a
pitiful story of how she arrived in
Mason City Saturday with a stock
buyer. He was with her Saturday
night, but Sunday morning deserted
her, leaving her alone and without
money. She was looking for an
uncle who lives here. The police To-
Gated the uncle who took charge of
the girl. She will return to Kiester.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
Quiet But Vigorous Campaign.

Heron Lake News: Hon. Frank
Ellsworth is making quiet but
vigorous campaign and looks like a
winner by very large majority. Mr..
Ellsworth has been in campaigns be-
fore, and IT is said that there is not
a man in the district with larger
personal acquaintance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
seized HIS Firearms
CACHED At STATION
WILLIAM CoALTER STARTED
SOME ROUGH HOUSE.
Arrested and Brought to Police Head.
. quarters; Admitted That He Had
Guns and Revolyers; These Were
Ordered confiscated; Defendant
"Black.Listed" But Was Under Ii.
quor's Influence, Just the Same.
r rom Saturdays Daily.


William Coalter, who yesterday was
arrested by Patrolman Bell at his
home, 22S Poplar street, on the
charge of disorderly conduct, was
found guilty by Judge Comstock in
police court today. Coalter was ac-
cused by various members of his own
family OF coming home drunk, knock
ing the kitchen utensils off the stove,
declaring that he wanted no meals
prepared and threatening to shoot
them all. The sixteen-year-old son
asked the father II he had any money.
and when the father answered i'm
the negative, the son went through
the fathers pockets, not TO get
money, as he pretended, but to get
hold of the fathers revolver. This
he did, and then the father started
for a neighboring shop, saying he
had another there.
Judge Comstock asked the father
whether he had any weapons in the
house. Yes, your honor, have
lots of shooting irons," was the
reply, 81 have three revolvers and a
shotgun"
Guns Were Confiscated.
The Judge ordered an officer OF
the police station to go and get
the firearms and keep them at the
station, until further orders were
given in regard to them. The mat
ter OF sentencing Coalter was de-
ferred until November 2 at 10 a. NJ.
In the meantime Coalter was order
ed to let liquor alone.
The court on inquiry learned that
Coalter had been "black.listed," and
he inquired OF the defendant where
he got the liquor. Coalter said it
was given to him by Pug" Christen-
son. The mans right given name
is Frank. The court ordered
warrant TO be issued for Christenson's
arrest on the charge of furnishing
liquor to an habitual drunkard.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
WILL SPEAK IN DEcoRIA.

John II. Hohmann, Billed for Address
In Town Hall.
John Fl. Hohmann, candidate for
the state senate, will address a rally
in the Decoria town hall on Monday
evening, October 5, another on Tues
day evening in the Beauford town
hail; a third on Wednesday evening
in the Ledbetter school in Medic; a
fourth on Friday evening at Good
Thunder and e fifth on Saturday
evening In Danville in the Shanahan
school, section eight.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
Passed Out Checks

Clement 0'Riley, a stranger, at
tempted to pass worthless checks in
New Ulm. He was caught with the
goods" He had issued, the checks
after having withdrawn all his money
from a bank in that city, so IL Is
alleged. He redeemed the paper and
then left town.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
MEETING AT MAPLEToN.
Dr.. ]. w. Andrews. Spoke to LARGE
Audience Last Niuht. @

From Saturdays Daily. sfs
DIR. j. w. Andrews, candidate for
state senator of, Blue Earth county,
was greeted by large and enthus-
iastic audience in the opera house at
Mapleton last evening. The doctor
spoke on economy and efficiency, good
roads, woman suffrage and county
option. Rev. w. r. Kelsey of the
Centenary Methodist church also
spoke. Vocal numbers were render
ed by David NJ. Jones and Sidney
Davis.
DIR. Andrews will speak this even.
ing in the Odd Fellows hall at
Eagle Lake.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
A. n. oossIN INJURED.
WeII-known Travelling Man Suffered
Fracture Of His Leg.
Ern0, Caxara~vs~ n.Il~

..s FFdCtuTe OF MS Leg.
From Saturdays Daily.
A. II. Dobbin. the well-known tray-
cling man. rooming at the home OF
James Hodson, ia South Second
street. broke both bones of the right
leg near the ankle in fall on South
Front street near the grocery store
of Flo, Pugh and Brockmeyer last
evening. Mr.. Dobbin happened to
step of the side Of the board cross.
walk Unexpectedly, stumbled and
fell. He was taken to the Emmanuel
hospital, where his limb was set.
He is fifty-seven years old. He lost
his wife not long ago, her death re.
sulting from an injury that occurred
nearly two years before. He is un-
der the care Of Dr.. w. A. Beach.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
Entertained Sunday School Class.

Burton f. Lee entertained his Sun
day school class of boys OF the Nor.
wegian Lutheran Sunday school at
his home on South Fourth street last
night. The boys enjoyed a very pleas
ant social evening. Refreshments
were served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
LIGHT FOR VERNON CENTER.
Juice Will Likely BE Supplied From
Rapidan Dam Plant

An informal meeting was held
Thursday evening in Rev & Champ.
Inns Office at which time representa-
tives of the electric light company,
who have recently closed a contract
for electrifying winnebago explained
their method and terms for lighting
Vernon Center. says The News. The
power will come from Kapidan. No
action will be taken until the council
meeting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
Party For Couple Who Are Going
West.

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Anderson en-
tertained at their lie Hitler home
Friday evening in honor OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Frederick Johnson, who will
leave Tuesday for California and
ether western states. The evening
was spent in playing 500 and other
games. A three course luncheon was
served. Mrs. Anderson was assisted
by Mrs. Gilbert Hail, Mrs. Charles
Schwanenberg and Mrs. George Hold
son. Mr.. Johnson was presented with
a handsome travelling bag. The
rooms. were prettily decorated with
autumn flowers and leaves.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
NORTHWEST IS PROSPEROUS.
Canvass Made Among Bankers War
rants the Statement.

That the northwest is enjoying
unprecedented prosperity was further
attested to by bankers from every
section. Large employers of labor
already have stated that they intend
ed to carry their usual winter forces
on the pay roll and canvass of the
banks shows they are well supplied
with gold. A canvass made by The
st. Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press
among bankers is the basis for the
above statement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
Teachers Entertained Teachers.

Members OF the faculty of the
public schools of the city we're en-
tertained from half past four o'clock
until six yesterday at the Franklin
school by the faculty members from
that building. The rooms we're pref.
tily decorated, color scheme of
yellow and white being carried out
in flowers. Light refreshments were
served in which the yellow and white
idea was also used. The gathering
proved to be very pleasant one.
giving the teachers an opportunity
for getting better acquainted with
each other.
The hostesses were Miss Minnie
Bangerter, principal of the school.
Miss Minnie Parker, Hiss Helen Hall,
Miss Helen Meyer. Miss Isabel Ches.
ser, Miss Julia Hub. Miss Edith An
derson, and Miss Eleanor johnson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09

Entertained His Glass.
Bert Lee entertained his class Of
boys of the Trinity Norwegian church
at his home last evening.
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From Fridays Daily. ....
Hugo Shirt Company Annual.

At the annual meeting of the
stockholders OF the Hugo Shirt com
pany, held in the company's office
yesterday. officers we're chosen as
follows for the ensuing year: Presi
dent, Charles A. Johnson. st. Peter;
vice president, John Anderson. Man
kato; secretary, Carl Bengson. st.
Peter: treasurer. William Weller.
Mankato; director, Dr. John Sander.
Lindstron, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09

j.. A. Farrell OF Minneapolis, con-
ductor on the Great Western. be-
tween Minneapolis and Rochester,
was in the city on business today.
Mrs. Ernest Mahlke and daughter
went yesterday to Minneapolis.
Winnebago Press-News: Paul Love.
all, who was so seriously injured in
an automobile accident at Mankato
several weeks ago, has so far re-
covered as to be able to visit his
friends in this place. T
Mrs. VI. Z. Reid departed today
for her home in Duluth, after a visit
with friends and relatives.
A. NJ. Clements, F. A. Fisher and
Harry Terwilliger went to Minnea-
polls today to see the Minnesota
North Dakota football game.
A. r. Bullen, press representative
for Seven Keys to Baldpate." dated
at Mankato Theatre for October 10,
was in Mankato today. Manager
Griebel Is advertiser this unique
production in every direction for a
distance of seventy-five miles.
= The Misses Tillie and Marie Born
left this evening for Breckenridge,
Mimi, and Wahpeton. n. d.
Drs. A. G. Liedloff. A. E. Sohmer.
j. s. Holbrock, c. C. Pratt, A. A.
Schmitt and Hilda Luck all returned
last evening from St Paul, where
they had been attending the annual
meeting Of the Minnesota Medical
association, at the Hotel st. Paul.
DR.. Liedloff was elected alternate
to the annual meeting Of the Ameri.
can Medical association next year.
Miss Alma Magly left today for
Princeton to resume her work as
teacher after spending a two weeks
vacation at home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
Had Raspberries for Breakfast.

Mrs. j. o. Smith, whose home Is
on MARSHALL avenue near Sibley park,
picked enough red raspberries from
bushes in her garden for her break
fast this. morning. The raspberries
are of excellent flavor and very good
size. Such a thing has not occurred
for good many years at least in
this vicinity. s
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09

win leave Seattle for California next
week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09
FLANAGAN SEEKS FREEDOM.
Former 81. Paul Police Chief Makes
Application For Pardon.

Martin Flanagan. former police
chief in st. Paul, who was convicted
February 20 of accepting brides and
sentenced to Saltwater prison in the
Ramsay county district court. has
made formal application for a par
don. He has been at the prison since
April 8. The pardon will come ur
for consideration at the next meeting
OF the pardon board October IL.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-10-09

Barr.
l.. p. Hunt writes from Seattle
that Mr.. and Mrs. George Barr have
been visiting in Seattle. and a few
evenings since they were the guests
Of honor at a dinner given by Mr..
and Mrs. Saxe-Jones. Mr.. Hunt stated
that he was in attendance and met
number Of former Mankato resi-
dents. Mr.. Hunt will lentertain Mr..
and Mrs. Barr and Mr.. and Mrs.
SAKE Jones at a dinner the coming
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Barr enjoyed
their eastern trip very much. They