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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31

eleven o'clock that night. MY Iather
remained at the scene Of the snoot-
ing until morrfing.
where's my papaT J. demanded
when Chauncey returned.
"'Oh, he's all right said Chsun-
cey, he's out here IN the woods.
my mother tainted when my broth
err returned alone and recall begging
the rough old doctor who was attend
ing her not to let my mother die.
AT daylight my father returned to
the stockade and a few hours after
ward. Albert. my younge7t brother,
was born in the rude shelter of poplar
poles which we then called home.
"Soon after nv father came In,
bleeding and tired, the mounted SOL
diers from the fort lined mp to go
cut after the body or the Indian.
remember that an nlder brother OF
mine was second from the captain as
they set out. When thew returned.
they had the body of Little Crow on
q blanket IN the bottom of q wagon.
With other children. ] climbed UP on
the wheel CT the wagon to see the
Indian.
".oh, lcok at the indian my father
shot 7 cried.
THE body,cf Little Crow wae placed
near McGraw's store where all tho vii
Iage might see It. He had been hot
through the stomach. or this ] am
certain. for heard my father repeat
1t many times. There was no wound
or bullet hole I'm his head.
The BODY of Little Crow was buried
near hutt hinson and recall the men
of the town starting out for this task.
Years atterward Governor Merriam
requested that the guns of my father
and brother and Little Crow be sent
down TO St Paul. Little Crow had a
double barreled shot gun, which Is
now i'm the possession of a brother of
mine living in British Columbia.
My father was particularly bitter
against the Sioux for q half sister of
mine. Harriet Adams. had been cap
tured by party of them and kept in
captivity twenty-one days until re-
leased by troops under General 'Sib-
ley. Her young baby was killed by
the brutes.
"Afterward often heard my father
tell OF the shooting as we children sat
,
Ting. He had long cane with crook
i'm the handle and he would sweep 1t
around the circle. poking II at us I'M
It'll our hair stood on edge. He al
ways promised me Little Crows bead
ed mocCasins which he took from the
body. but these were lost.
:, Nathan LamSOn afterward moved
TO South Dakota and lived near Big
Stone Lake When he was ninety years
old, he took an old chair and walked
milo to go fishing. He died at the
age Ct ninety EIGHT years. The ply
stefan who attended him died shortly
after from diphtheria and the following
year. when my brother attempted to
bring my fathers body back to Min
nc sofa. the railroads refused to per-
init II to be taken on the train. This
brother, Jim Lamson. drove back with
team. bring the body with him,
and it was buried near Champlin,
Mimi
" Mrs. Lamson Is one of the FIVE sur
viving children of a family of 20.
J. B. Iamson of Annandale. Mimi, Is
the only one living in this state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31
From Mondays Daily

Mrs. r. o. Eberhart received a mes
sage Friday night announcing the
death OF her grandmother, Mrs.
Charles X. Butler, which occurred at
Fargo, N D., Friday, caused by pneu-
monia. The funeral was held at Far
go today, with interment in the FAM
lily lot there, that city being the old
family home. Mrs. Butler was well
known in this city. having made fire.
quent visits here, and spent SIX weeks
as the guest of Mrs. Eberhart last
spring. She usually made her home
with her daughter. Mrs. Peter Clare
at st. Paul, but had been visiting
since Thanksgiving day with her two
sons, Ernest and Ira Eddy, at Fargo
Mrs. Butler. with her second hus-
band, DIR. Butler, who passed away q
year ago at Cleveland. were among
the early pioneers of Minnesota. She
was eighty-three years of age last
April, and was the first white woman
to live on Greenwood prairie, near
Plainview, MINI. Surviving relatives
are two sons by first marriage. Ern-
est and Ira Eddy Of Fargo. ". d.; two
daughters. Mrs. Peter Clare of st.
Paul and Mrs. b. c. Titus of Ellens-
burg. Washington; twenty-o g
grandchildren and eighteen great
grandchildren. 49,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31
From MONDAYS Daily.

John Anderson, q resident of South
Bend for the past thirty four years.
died at one of the local hospitals yes
terday. aged eighty one years. De-
ceased was born in Sweden. July IA,
1884, and came to America In 1862,
first stopping at Chicago and then
moving to St. Paul. where he made
his home before locating i'm South
Bend. He was married in 1859, and
his wife died last April. The surviv-
ing relatives are one daughter. Mrs.
John Murphy of Lake Crystal and
two brothers, Swan Anderson of South
Bend, and August Anderson of Bel
grade. Nicollet county. Funeral serv-
ices will be held from the undertake
ing rooms of Kelley, Harres & Gose-
wisch tomorrow afternoon at 2:15, and
from the Seventh Day Adventist
church at 2:30 Elder A. w. Kuehl
officiating. Interment will be made In
Minneopa cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31
Birthday Party.

Birthday Party.
Mrs. Matt Sieberg, who resides on
Mankato route 3. was pleasantly sur
prised by party of about twenty rel
atives and friends who came to cele-
brate her birthday anniversary. The
time was spent in playing cards and
music. A dainty lunch was served
about twelve O'Clock. covers being
laid for twenty five. Mesdames NJ
Sieberg, L. Miller and e. Danser as
sisted in serving After this the
guests departed, wishing Mrs. Sic
berg many happy returns of the day
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31

congregation and organist, Professor
II. Frey. Rev.sA. r. Winter preached
Christmas sermon I'm the German
language. Friday evening German
Christmas program was given by the
school children Of the parochial school
school, and the English Sunday school
held similar exercises last night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31
Christmas Tree Party.

Christmas Tree Party.
A Christmas tree party and enter
tainment will be held at the Presby-
terrain church Tuesday evening at sew
en- O'Clock. One of the features will
be a cantata given by the children or
Hope chapel. the title being "Santa's
Decision" Those having dialogue parts
are Philip Stahl and Ralph Williamson
Singing parts will be handled by Cliff
ford Rosequist, Gladys Miller, Ruth
Samuelson and Martha Vogel. Grit
fifth Roberts will play Santa Claus.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31
Special Christmas Services.

Centenary Methodist Episcopal
church was crowded last night with
large audience assembled to attend
the special Christmas services. A
special program of beautiful musical
numbers was given with music by the
church choir and ladies doahlr quar-
tet. Violin solos were given by Misses
Helen Bossue. and Norma Cone, anJ
vocal solos by Miss Mildred Parmalse
and Miss Maute Barnes. Miss Nil-
dred Sawyer and Sidney Davies
sang duet, and vocal duet was also
given by Miss Eleanor Quimby and
Joseph Tallman. Mr.. Davies sang a
solo, and Miss Lora Lulsdorff and
Messrs. Davies and Jones sang a trio.
Miss Johnson presided at the pipe or
gan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31

iefven by Alfred Dingler and Elmer
Mccoy. Nine children gave a nice
Illustrated dialogue. which was fol-
lowed by a vocal duet by Misses Vio-
let Simmords and Nellie Sites. Lit
tie Mss Gladys Willsey. GIVE years
Iold. gave recitation very p!easingly,
making decided hit by doing so
| well, although such tiny miss.
Georgia Dollar gave a recitation,
which was followed by a dialogues
The True Christmas Spirit taken
part In by group Of young folks.
REGULATIONS were given by Mics Mar
cecilia Coy and Violet S'mmoads, and
the juniors sang chorus entitled
Santa Claus" after which recitations
were given by Miss Irene Simmcnds
and Lyle Jessup. Four children then
gave a dialogue, closing very good
program, in which each young per
former took part very creditably and
was enthusiastically applauded. To
the great joy of the children jolly old
st. Nicholas then entered the hall
carrying an immense pack upon his
back, which IL was q wonder to all
tina. he could have carried so nicely
as far as Mankato. AS Santa Claus
was about TO unload his pack the gen.
erai surprise was very great when
Mrs. Santa Claus i'm appropriate
Christmas costume. jumped gayly out
and announced that although she us
ually stayed at home like other good
wives she had been very anxious to
see the good children of this city, and
had concealed herself I'm the bag
marked Mankato, making the journey
without the knowledge of her hus-
band, Santa promptly forgave his
adyenturesome spouse. and put her al
work handing out stockings filed with
candy. nuts and fruit, while he gave
out the larger presents. The Sunday
school children were the first to re-
Ceive their gifts. after which the
other children I'm the hall were re-
membered, not one being forgotten.
but all receiving something to re-
member the happy occasion. Fruit
was donated the Army by the Gam
BILE Robinson company and the Man
kato Fruit Commission company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31
Nice Program at the Salvation Arm,
Hall

Children of the city enjoyed a de-
lightful Christmas celebration at the
Salvation Army auditorium last Sat
urday night. the affair commencing at
1880, and the young folks being pres
ent in large numbers with eager glist-
ening eyes. waiting for Santa Claus.
The hall was beautifully decorated.with
a handsome large Christmas tree. and
several smaller trees, with branches
OF fir and holly wreaths concealing the
platform and walls. The program OPP
ened with song by the congregation
after WHICH Mrs. Captain Marshall
led In prayer. The Sunday schooI
children then Joined in q Christmas
'ong, after which recitations vere
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31
Service Of sono

Service CT Song.
Special Christmas services were
held in the Evangelical Lutheran
cnurch Saturday morning at ten
o'clock, and included some very beau
tful musical numbers by the choir.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31
From nordays Daily.
Thousand Children Were Made Hap
Nv Christmas Day.


py Christmas Day.
Christmas day was made happy FOL
about q thousand children OF Man
kato by the B. p. o. E., whose annual
custom of making the holiday bright
spot i'm the lives OF the young folks
reflects great credit upon the lodge
of Elks. The days entertainment
opened with a free show at the Grand
theatre. the children being given free
Transportation to the city on the
street car lines. About eight hun
dred children assembled at the
Grand and after viewing the excel
lent program they were escorted To
the Elks' club, where many more
children were waiting. having arrived
too late to come to the show. The
children were then taken into the
Elks' hall, which was darkened, WITH
the exception OF the large Christmas
tree. which was beautifully illumined
with colored electric lights. The chill
dren were formed in a big circle
around the tree, while an audience OF
grown-ups sat around the edge OF the
hall and enjoyed the fun. Two Santa
Clauses appeared to the further joy OF
the young folks and one OF them en-
deavored to have the children sins
a ssong, the youthful voices respond
ing by joining in singing America
Santa then gave a little talk to the
children and both Santas then got
busy distributing the gifts. The chill
dren were all nicely remembered
many of them receiving very useful
and pleasing gifts, and all children
being given plenty of candy and nuts
The affair proved a most delightful
one for all, and many little hearts
were filed with Christmas cheer, and
will long keep the day in pleasant
remembrance. The Elks' committee
having the arrangements I'm charge
was composed of George Pond, chair
man. F. w. Hunt, ]. A. Johnson, j. ]
Waddell, John Macbeth, w. r. Ham
NETT and Henry Robel, Jr.
The Elks' Christmas committed
wishes to thank Mr.. l.. z. Smith, til L,
Mankato Fruit company, Gamble,
Robinson company, Mankato Mills
company and all brother Elks who
spent their time and money to give
the little ones a pleasant Christmas
day. .
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31
Christmas at the Swedish Lutheran
Church. -pH .na ssy...

Christmas day services at the
Swedish Lutheran church Saturday
morning at $3.50 we're very largely at
tended. this being the most beautiful
and impressive service of the year.
A special musical program was rem
dcred, songs being sung by the church
choir. and vocal solo being sung by
Miss Florence Johnson. The chorus
work was directed by W. A. John
son, church organist. Rev. o. J.
Arthur. the pastor. preached appro-
pirate Christmas sermons, che in
Swedish and one in English.
Last evening the Sunday school
pupils of the church gave a Christ
mas program. continuing for about
two hours. and being comprised oil
songs, recitations, violin and piano
solos. The church was prettily deco
rated. and a nice Christmas tree added
to the beauty of the scene. The pro-
gram given by the Sunday school pu-
pills was directed by Oke Monsoon, su-
perintendent nf the Swedish Sunday
school, and Miss Esther Rud, super
intendent of the English Sunday
school Following the program the
Christmas gifts were distributed, the
children being given books, candies
and nuts. Olaf Larson, treasurer OF
the church, presented Rev. Arthur
with a purse of s79 as token of the
great good will of the congregation
During the afternoon Rev. Arthur
received purse of s35 from the
church Of .Judson, branch of the
Mankato church. making a total CT
s104. These tokens of the kind re-
gard and esteem of his parish greatly
pleased Rev. Arthur, who wishes to
express his gratitude to all TO- the
kind remembrance.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31
Held Family Reunion.

A Christmas day reunion was held
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID
Willard, 434 North Sixth street. Those
present were Miss Mary Willard OF
Mankato, Mr.. and Mrs.. John T. Will
lard of Taber, Alta, Mr.. and Mrs
Ray @. Willard and daughter, Mr. and
Mrs. Ellsworth Willard and son OF
Rapidan, Mimi, Mr.. and Mrs. T. 8
Amidon, daughter and two sons, Min
neapolis, Miss Louise and Ruth Ami
don of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. N
+. Helmers, son and daughter of st
Paul, Mr.. and Mrs. John III. Macbeth
and daughter of Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31
Gave q shower.

Mrs. r. G. Bachertz entertained q
pa ny of friends at her home on Lib
erty street last night, giving mis-
cellaneous shower in honor Of Miss
Thorn Hendrickson, who will 10 a
January bride. The evening was
spent in social way and with music
Miss Gladys Nenno gave some very
pretty selections on the cornet. Nice
refreshments were served. Miss Hen
erickson received many useful and
pretty gifts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-12-31
An Interesting proaram.

An interesting Program.
Christmas eve a large audience as
sembled at the Christian church,
where an interesting program was
given, the feature number of the
evening being presentation of
Dickens christmas Carol" and songs
and recitations by the Sunday school
children. The play was very nicely
presented by young people of the
church. Cleo Thompson taking the
part of Scroose; Lawrence Pew that
OF Marley; o. e. Plowman. Bob
Cratchit; Clinton Seaqulst, Tiny
Tim: Percy Shoemaker, Fred; Miss
Flossie Jorgenson, Spirit OF the Past:
Miss Kate Sihotte, Spirit of the Pres
emit; Miss Ruth Sinottc, Spirit of the
future. The young people who took
part in the program gave their parts
very cleverly, and the Sunday school
children gave very nice Rotations
and songs. AT the close of the enter
tainment gifts and candies and nuts
were distributed.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21
Useful Silver House
hold Novelties
THE MARK CROSS COMPANY,
404 Fifth Avenue.

A useful novelty is pretty boudoir lamp OF
enamel with silver plated base. 1t has tiny
electric bulb and contains a supply battery
which may be renewed when exhausted for IS
cents. The lamp complete costs S3.75. A
smokers set consists OF centre matchbox and
two enamel ash trays. which are removable
Price. 50. combination cheese and cracker
dish of good plated silver with removable glass
lining costs $3.50. Toast racks for the indivld-
ual breakfast tray are So. Cocktail "jiggers,'
with spoon at one end and tiny measuring
glass in the handle, are Sl.75. A sterling sill
YER initial belt slide, with guard chain at
tached for the watch. is 81. A good silver belt
buckle platinum covered, with practical
patent fastening arrangement, costs $3.50
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21
Frocks for the School Girl

Norfolk usually appeals to the young girl ore
model which comes in Copenhagen blue serge
or shepherd plaid checks, has yoked skirt
with groups of deep pleats. Price, Sl975 uood
top coats for school, 10 be had IN covert cio'h'
dark blue serge and the popular checks, are
Ss.es. Useful coats for the schoolgirl OF from
six to twelve years come in black and white
novelty checks for $685. They have raglan
sleeves and wide, loose belts
FRANKLIN SIMON & CO., Fifth Avenue
For warm days are wash frocks OF sand col
ored chambray. These come in sizes tor the
schoolgirl of from six to fourteen, are nicely
made and shocked in contrasting color, and
cost S2s5 Plaid gnghams, at the same price
have plain collars and cuffs with scaloped
edges and black patent leather belts. An at
tractive frock of brown ramie linen is en-
broidered in white and has a tucked lawn
gumpe, and costs S3.75.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21
JOHN WANAMAKER,
Ninth Street and Broadway.

In the basement bargains were seen IN un-
usual little frocks marked at only $3.50. which
is less than half their regular price. model
in good taffeta has braid medallons on its
short Jacket These are repeated on the ODD
pockets of the wide gored skirt Another nice
frock OF blue serge is embroidered in hne gold
thread across the front in military effect and
finished with metal buttons. silk cord Is
knotted about the waist.
BONWIT, TELLER & co. Fifth Avenue.
Attention is given here to frocks Tor the
growing girl of from ten 10 sixteen years.
pretty little frock for the afternoon, at slOIo'
is OF dainty Roman striped chals. This is
made with loose jacket effect over vestee
of bias stripes. The collar and cuffs are OF
white embroidered silk and the wide sash CIR
die is of dark blue satin. For her first suit the
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21
LORD g. TAYLOR, Fifth Avenue.

LORO O L - LIN, TlltIl F1HChuS
The Cordwainer," an excellent walking shoe
for men. is known for good wearing qualities
and is moderately priced at $5.s5. This comes
in tan and black. in both the Oxford and the
high shoe The same make is to be had in
womens tramping shoes for S5. Especially
interesting are both mems and women's shoes
with tops O. "Myrod cloth" which is unusually
flexible and durable, and retains its elasticity
until the shoe is worn out These have only
simulated openings, for even high boot may
be slipped on with ease without unfastening it.
With dull or patent vamps and colored
"Myrod." Lrpers they are priced at S68s. This
cloth i5also used TO advantage in pumps. A
bronze Oxford for women with "Myrod' in
lay costs $3.50 Fine walking shoes for women
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21
J. M. GIDDING & CO., Fifth Avenue.
Ronnets 9a Comeerm vxieLa sprimg Weather
BLOOMINGDALE BROTHERS.

bLOOMINUDALE bNO fENO,
Fiity-ninth Street and Lexington Avenue
obtained among the hats in the untrimmed
millinery department A wide brimmed sailor
in putty color has wide band OF deep brown
straw about the edge. For the same price l
saw an untrimmed hat for afternoon wear with
straw crown, and brim OF transparent chiffon,
edged with the narrowest band Of straw
Sports hats Of a straw resembling Panama. but
of a coarser weave, are to be had for 81 go
water.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21
Mems Shirts, Canes Etc.
JAMES MCREERY & CO.
West Thirty-iourth Street

Shirts that would please the man Of most
discriminating tastes are Of heavy quality tub
silk and are priced at S345. A well tailored
madras shirt is especially priced at Sl.85. A
good pajama suit, desirable for warm weather
is made Of silk and cotton miZture. 1t IS
nicely finished with silk frogs and loops and
costs only S2.45 Good looking canes with
sterling silver bands are marked down to 95
cents from as much as 81 and s..
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21
SPORTS WEAR
ABERCROMBIE AND FITCH COMPANY,
SIS West Thirty-sixth Street

Women's sports shirts made Of Oxford cloth,
with detachable collars, may be had here for s2
Separate skirts that button up the front and
have patch pockets are made of good home
spun. or novelty checks, and cost $40. Similar
ones of knitted cloth" are Sl4.5o. 'Ensbrook
cloth" knitted cloth which is both warm and
waterproof. is used for a sports suit, priced at
S38, which has the new Norfolk jacket. This
is made with the Stanley pocket" yoke, and
pleats back and front. Suits Of good tweed
mixtures. made on simple tailored lines have
plain gored skirts buttoned up the front and
patch pockets Price, $50. For S45 is good
military model in army cloth with divided
skirt.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21
BLOUSES AND NECMWEAR

One of these, a well ut model OF white hand
kerchief linen, has bands Of blue and whit.
striped material about the collar and cuffs and
down the front Priced at s. is dressy blouse
in wash tafcta, with standing collar MADE
by using partly tucked trill. This same turn
back frill;ng forms jabot effect down the
front An unusual little handmade blouse o.
white batiste. trimmed with groups OF PIN
tucks accented with rows Of black feathef'
stitching, is $40.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21

with dull leather patent vamp are reduced
to S3.35.
THE REGAL SHOE COMPANY.
Thirty-seventh Street and Broadway.
Womcns pumps with patent leather vamps
and buckskin Inlay are priced at 81 and IS. A
new Oxford that is much liked has a calfskin
vamp This may also be had in patent leather
with the inlay OF fawn color buckskn for S..
A new rench model for women, with round
ed toe, is made of tan cloth with black diamond
tips and trimmings OF leather. Price, SIS. Stout
trampine or golf shoes for girls come in both
black and tan, and may be had with rubber
sole as we'll as rubber heel, # so desired. for
S4 Mems Oxfords, with the inset Of colored
buckskin, may be had in both tan and black
for 81 and S5. A pretty bronze evening shoe
for women was shown for S5.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21
Shops Which Show Good Values i'm
Women's Coats and Suits

is repeated on the cuffs and on the tabs at the
waistlne. The coat is lined with black and
white striped satin and fastens with silver
edged black buttons. Another Lanvin copy at
the same price is OF striped gray material. 1t
has a straight coat with high placed belt, and
the flarng collar and small cuffs are faced with
Irish green. A knockabout suit of good quail
ity homespun, copied from Premet model,
costs S45.
New-York tribune., 1915-03-21
III Q ID Z S TLY RICED
LINGERIE
OPPENHEIM. COLLINS G. CO..
West Thirty-fourth Street.

Dainty crepe de chine petticoats with fluffy,
lace trimmed iounces cost SOS and S3.e5. At
tractive camsoles OF pink crepe de chine, band
ed at the top with wide cluny lace and with
ribbon shoulder straps, are especially priced
at 81. Japanese silk kimonos in all the pastel
shades, with wadded silk Innings are priced at
$3.50. A pretty negligee of pink crepe de
chine, hand-embroidered and lace trimmed. is
reduced to $500 Good looking end practical
are corduroy lounge robes simply made with
shawl collar and wide cuffs. They come in
several colors. lined throughout with white
silk. and cost 1895