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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Mrs. L. s. Terry Succumbs Al
Vernon
From Mondays Daily.

Mrs. L. s. Terry OF Vernon Center
died at her home early Sunday morn
ing. Her death marks the passing of
another pioneer. and splendid wom-
an, whose life radiated with kindness,
and whose gentle ways and loving
deeds drew to her side a host OF
lifelong friends. Her maiden name
was Phoebe Thurston, and she was
born I'm Morris county, n. ", on Feb
ruary 2. 1893, and passed her early
youth I'm that vicinity. In 1850 her
parents moved to Grand Marsh. Adams
county. Wis, and she was married
February 2. 1854. to Mr.. L. s. Terry.
whose parents had moved to Wis
consin about the same time as her
own people. the early friendship OF
the boy and girl having changed into
the affection of sweethearts and cul-
minated In marriage. For over sixty
one years the exemplary life OF this
devoted couple was a living revela-
ton OF the old adage. Two heads
with but a single thought, two hearts
that beat as one" In June. 1861, Mr..
and Mrs. Terry moved to Minnesota
and took up homestead about five
miles north of the village. where they
resided for over forty-slx years. and
raised their family of three daugh-
tiers, who. one by one. married and
left the old homestead for homes Of
their own. About ten years ago Mr..
and Mrs. Terry sold the farm. so dear
10 the hearts OF both. and bought a
rosy home in the village of Vernon
Center. adjoining the home of their
eldest daughter
Seven years ago Mrs. Terry unfor-
tunately slipped and injured her hip
In such n manner as to permanently
cripple her. but by using wheel
chair and with the assistance Of her
husband. she managed to do light
housekeeping. which made the days
pass usefully and pleasantly. She was
otherwise In comparatively good
healh and enjoyed much of the social
life of the village. and attended near
ly every session Of the chautauqua
last July. seeming to derive much
pleasure from the entertainments.
Soon afterward she was taken i'll, and
failed gradually until the end. suf-
fering verv little during her illness.
and retaining consciousness almost
until the last.
The surviving relatives are the AGED
husband and three children. Mrs.
Frank G-annis and Mrs. John Nick
erson OF Vernon Center and Mrs. John
Nickersnn of Lewiston, Ia: eight
grandchildren. and one great grand =
son. The funeral was held from the
home this afternoon. at 1:30, Rev. NJ.
Russell of Blue Earth. a former pas-
tor of the deceased. officiating. Music
was furnished by the Methodist Epis-
copal choir. Interment was made in
the Garden City cemetery and the
na'lbearers were old time neighbors as
follows: r. T. ChamDlin. Vernon
Center: James Bryson. Lake Crystal:
j. II. Robinson. A. 2. Partridge. r. s.
Hemingway. and A. c. Wilbur, Yer
non Center.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Mrs. W. E. Evans Spoke 10 Up.
Societies
From Mondays Daily.

Mrs. W., Z. Evans, who was dele
gate to the Worlds Christian En-
deavor convention held in Chicago
July to II, gave a very interesting
forty minute report on the conven-
tion at the federated meeting OF the
Young Peoples societies of the city
at the Congregational church last
evening. Over hundred young peo-
pie were present, and George Pass,
Jr.. presided over the meeting. The
church was prettily decorated with
summer flowers and foliage, and spe-
cial music added to the pleasure i'm
the program. Mrs. Evans talk was
attended with great interest, and she
gave detailed account OF the work
at the great worlds convention, where
over 10000 Christian Endeavorers had
gathered from all points of the United
States, drawn by a common interest
in the welfare of humanity. Mrs. Ev-
ans told OF the messages sent to the
convention by Christian Endeavor So
cieties i'm China, Germany, Hungary
and other places. and OF the good
work being accomplished in those
countries. She read the message sent
by the convention to President w. T.
Clark Of Maine. founder OF the Chris
tian Endeavor society, who. owing to
illness, was unable to be present. ex-
pressing the sympathy of those at the
convention and pledging their con-
tinued and increasing devotion to the
work. She read the convention mes
sage to President Wilson, i'm which
the delegates, representing over three
million young people of the Evangeli-
cal churches In the United States as
sured him of their sincere sympathy
with him in the discharge OF his du-
ties, their prayer being that he might
be divinely guided and sustained In
his desire to preserve peace with all
the world so far as II could he done
with due regard to those principles
of Righteousness which alone make
nations worthy of preservation, the
message closing with the hope that
the consciousness of the peoples ap-
prevail and loyalty would grid him
with strength. Throughout the en-
tire convention a strong feeling OF
patriotism was manifested. num-
Der OF thrilling speeches were made
all breathing the steadfast loyalty OF
true American citizens.
Never in all our twenty seven in
ternational conventions" said Mrs.
Evans. has an address found a no.
bier climax that when DIR. Macdonald
prayed that the United States might
be preserved from war. and shouted.
I praise God for the steadiness of
President wilson, and then called for
- A A /.
hymn and Joined in its singing. No
words can describe the matchless
scene of patriotic, enthusiasm that fol-
lowed" kebi7q 40
Y, AT ali sessions, of the convention
temperance work came in for large
share OF discussion. and Mrs. Evans
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Practically Worthless Farm Now
Produces Well
sr~~ Monuav's oai,,,

SaUy.
DIR. c. j. Holman. is one Of the en-
terprising business men who realizes
the true value OF scientific farming.
and the results obtained on his 1870
acre farm just west of Oshawa are
proving that when good old Mother
Earth is properly treated she will
yield as large returns I'm profit on the
dollar as the safest mining invest
ment. DIR. Holman has operated his
farm for the past three years, hav-
ing In charge William T. BetZin, an
experienced farmer, formerly of Tip
ton, la. Mr.. BetZin and his family
make their home on the farm, and ne
hires two farm hands to assist with
the farm work.
During the first two years Dr. Hol-
man received less than $500 for his
share of the profits on this large
farm. Having thoroughly studied the
conditions OF the land he then had
the farm tiled, giving excellent drain
age. and this year a splendid crop Is
rewarding him. From forty five
acres of the land 1000 bushels OF
winter wheat is expected. as the crop
was in fine condition. The wheat
was cut about ten days ago. Last
year this same ground yielded but
900 bushels. Fifty acresl sown TO
corn is showing an exceptionally good
stand this year. A picture showing
DR.. Holman, who is a tall man. and
Mr.. BetZin. in the field, showed thfy
the corn Is taller than they are. Ow-
ing to the fact that the farm is tiled
the men have no difficulty in culti-
waiting. having gone through the field
five times with the cultivator. Last
year this field yielded practically
nothing. Sixteen acres of oats. av-
eraging sixty bushels to the acre.
was cut last week and a nice profit
will be realized by both DR. Holman
and Mr.. Betzin from the farm this
year. DR.. Holman is of the opinion
that although IL takes a great deal OF
money to get large farm into a
profit paying condition. the proper
draining of farm lands by thing is
one OF the best investments for the
up-to-date farmer.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13

described how the motto of the past
four years, which had been A Saloon
less Nation by 1920 had been
changed to "A Saloonless World by
1880" and Minnesota's motto had been
made to read, "A Saloonless Mime
sofa Now" She also described many
other interesting phases of the Chris
tian Endeavor work during the con-
vention.
Daniel A. Boiling is the newly elect
ed world president OF Christian En-
deavor societies. elected at the late
convention, and is young man who
grew to maturity In Christian En-
Geayor work.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
would not concede that the action was
illegal at all
price "a Orau pIans

would not concede that the action was
illegal at all
Price to Draw Plans.
The council held q short session this
afternoon. A communication was re-
ceived from the Sterling Electric
company ut Minneapolis, to the effect
that three rolls OF the electric cable
for the new way OF light at Mankato
had arrived at the Mankato depot.
Mayor Meyer announced the re-
appointment Of John Rrost, C. +. Wise
and DIR. G. r. Curran to the city IL
brary board.
After several ballots on the bridge
engineer proposition. Donald ID. Price
OF Lincoln. Neb.. at last obtained
three votes. He Is 10 draw the plans
and have general supervision OF the
Job for one and a third per cent of
the total cost. J. II. A. Brahtz OF
Minneapolis was chosen as inspector
of the job at a compensation OF 1.400.
His election Is subject to the ap-
prevail of Mr.. Price. Mr.. Brahtz. II he
gets the job, will locate permanently
in Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Judge Qvaie Renders Decision: Wet.
Talk Of Appealing to Supreme
Court.

Judge Qvale. I'm a decision in the
Meeker county option contest. de-
clares the county dry" by % votes.
The total votes cast at the election
were 3.259. The inspectors found that
1920 favored county option and that
1.5s7 we're opposed. The remaining
So ballots were referred to the court
for final decision because of one de-
feet or another. Ten were entirely
blank. FIVE contained the signatures OF
the voters, and four were so marked
that the Intention Of the voter eonld
not be determipedy The remaining 3s
we're less doubtful. 49,. -
TO. the dry" vote Of 1.G20 found by
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Gave Party at Cards.

Mrs. c. Olsen of 500 North Fourth
street entertained a party of friends
at cards Saturday evening. in honor
Of her sister. Mrs. =. c. Moves of
Portland. Oregon. who had been vie
ting here for the past three months
hut will leave shortly for Chicago,
where she will make her future home.
A pleasant social evening was enjoyed
and dainty lunch was served by the
hostess.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Picnic at Madison Lake,

knights OF David" the bows sum
day school class of the Christian
church enjoyed n pleasant outing at
Madison Lake last Saturday. The
boys were accompanied by their
teacher. Mr.. Glen Shoemaker. and
went out to the lake in automobiles.
Picnic dinner and supper were serv-
ed, and the event proved a very happy
one for the class.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Mrs. Zimmerman Entertains.

Mrs. +. j. Zimmerman entertained
last evening at charningly appoint
ed seven course dinner at the Hotel
Heinrich. In honor Of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
+. Ellsworth, and the latter's mother.
Mrs. Sheehan. and Mrs. Ireland of
Pittsbnrg. Penn, niece of Mrs. Him
melman. who Is her house guest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Annual Reunion Party.

Mr.. Ole Johnson was host yester-
day afternoon at an annual family
reunion party. when his relatives
gathered at his pleasant farm home
for a social time. Twenty eight guests
were present. and an enjoyable after
noon was spent, after which an aDpe-
tizing picnic supper was served. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. A. T.
Johnson and daughter. Miss Stella.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Hollum and daugh
tiers. Misses Esther, Iva and Harriet.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amund Flo and daugh-
ter. Miss Anna. Mrs. A. Flo. Miss
Christine Flo, George. Ole. John. and
Andrew Flo, Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Flo,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ellef Anderson. Mrs.
Jensen. Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Berger. and
Misses Lula. Ellen and Ruth Berger.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13

kato this noon to make their home
here. Mr.. Fox Is manager of the
Woolworth store.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wyatt. and
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Berquist were at
Minneopa state park Sunday.
Mrs. j. B. Mayer, OF ia North
Broad street, who was operated upon
at local hospital last Friday is re-
covering nicely.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Celebrates Eighty Second Birthday.

Mrs. John Lewis of State street
celebrated her eighty second birthday
anniversary last Saturday with fam
lily party. Mrs. Hawkes. of waseca,
a daughter OF Mrs. Lewis, was here
to spend the day with her mother.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Entertains in Honor Of Friend.

Mrs. Ivan Bowen entertained par
ty OF friends at her home. SIS South
Fourth street. this afternoon. in honor
OF her friend. Miss Edna Lampert of
Minneapolis. who Is her house guest
this week. a social time was enjoy
ed and dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Picnic Dinner at Minneopa.

Mrs. A. NJ. Pfeffer Miss Nett'o Por-
ter and Miss Marie Pfener. and Frank
Mcbride. rotored to Minneopa yes
erday and had picnic dinner. re-
turning home by way of Lake Crystal
and Rapidan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Outing Dinner AZ River.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. d. OFT. Miss Giea
OFT. Mr.. and Mrs. l.. L. Champlin and
Miss Mabel Paddock forred pm outing
nary and motored to the lie Sueur
river. where they held a picnic din
ner
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
On a Hikinu Trim.

Five Mankato yo"ng ladies' eniova.l
a hiking" trip to st. Peter Saturday
end found the roads IN excellent con :
dition for walking. They visited the
hospital and other places of interest
1nd had q very interesting time.
Those in the marty were Misses Nora
Swanson. Ethel Thomas. Florence. and
,Grbhfi IInnfs. ialen Jorgenson ri aud
MD 5ohuperie. tao hilil-s 3
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13

Independent chautauquas have been
tried In many cities and towns of the
United States with varying degrees
OF success, and Il remains to be seen
how the project will work out in Man
kato. II Is possible that this city may
have two chautauQuas next year as
the Redpath-Vawter people, who have
made this city regularly for so many
years past. have signified their in
tention OF returning, and that an in
dependent chautauqua will be held
seems an assured fact. as the man
agement are enthusiastic over the
plan. and many tickets are reported
signed for already.
At Pontiac. ILL.,, an independent
chautauqua has been held each year
Tor about fifteen years. and was
usually successful, but this year owing
to stormy weather. the company were
loosers OF about $4,000. The talent
which had been engaged came. but q
hurricane descended upon the town
which spoiled the entire series OF en-
tertainments. and OF course the local
management had to stand the ex-
penses, the same as II fair weather
had smiled upon the town, and the
usual large crowds had turned out and
sr"nt their money.
Perhaps the most successful indie
rendent chautauqua, and one that Is
held mp as O shining example By pro-
motors. Is that at Valley City. North
Dakota. This chautauqua Is carried
out on n very large scale. and al
though only In its fifth year has as
sumed an important place in the list
OF institutions OF the state. The at
tendance this year showed a ten per
cent increase over last year, $500
tickets having been sold. People
come and form camping parties on
the beautiful grounds. and remain
during the entire week. over 75 per
cent OF the campers coming from out :
side the state.
The chautauqua has an ideal To-
cation on the banks or the Sheyenne
river north OF the city. and the river
Is quite high at that point making
bathing and boating practicable.
During the recent chautauqua Il was
not unusual to see a hundred bows
swimming there at one time, most OF
them coming from the farm boys camp.
over a thousand people camp on the
grounds. and police and sanitary FRO.
visions have been made. A squad OF
men spray the grounds and ponds
thoroughly every day, making the
place free, from insects. ,pne, lJof the
cdfhmendable Features OF, The doyalley
City chautauqua Is the child welfare
department. ia 49, 49,, ,gt@,,,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Victor Ilawley OF
Chamberlain. 8. d.. are visitors ut
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. J. n.
Fowler on Cherry street. Mr.. Hawley
was secretary OF the Chamberlain
sanitarium. and goes from here to
Santa Clara. Cuba. where he will
take the position OF secretary and
treasurer OF the Cuban conference OF
Seventh Day Adventists. Mr.. Haw-
ley is a brother OF Mrs. Fowler.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Entertaining a House Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Fowler are en-
tertaining a house party in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor ID. Hawley. who
will leave this week for Santa Clara.
Cuba. Those from away are r. b.
Hawley and Mrs. r. NJ. Hawley of
Sioux Falls. s. d.. Mrs. Minnie Bak-
er OF Chamberlain. s. d.. and DR.. and
Mrs. Ray Jones OF Fairmont.
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Mr. and Mrs. John wisIey Of Judaou
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Entertainment Was Somewhat
Strenuous

Duluth. August S.-With a day
crowded SO full of events as to al
most bewilder them. the members OF
the Northern Minnesota Editorial as
ISOLATION left tonight for the twin
cities, where they will dispense on the
Northern Pacific train. which had to
be held until after midnight for them.
Their train from Hibbing did not ar
rive until late because the days pro
gram at the range towns was to1
great to permit of running on sched-
ule and Hibbing was not left until Ii
late hour. says The Pioneer Press.
The Mesabi range entertained the
editorial party on so elaborate q scale
! that Officers OF the association de-
clare that IL has never before i'm the
history of the organization been
equaled. Three days OF entertain
ment has about exhausted the editors
and their wives who came out for an
outing. and the start for home To-
night was welcome.
Lunch at Bottom Of Mine.
Virginia was the first place visited
today. The train arrived soon after
ten a. m. and the committee which
had met the visitors at Duluth and
accompanied them to Virginia was
joined by another large delegate Oh
with autos. One hundred and two an
tos took the visitors about the city.
showing every point Of interest, in
Guiding the unusually large number O.
parks. The visitors were also taken
To Gilbert. Fyal and Eveleth and or
the return TO Virginia were taken
down into the Alpena mine. at the
bottom OF which picnic lunche1 III
was served by the Commercial club
members.
Demonstrations Of First Aid.
The addresses were made by NJ. n.
Mcmahon. I'm behalf OF the city. and
: by Asa NJ. Wallace. George Ericsson.
Herman Roe and viii Wilke OF the
visitors. Demonstrations OF first aid
to injured were given. one being that
OF man who mas supposedly been
hurt by an ore scoop and another OF
man supposedly iured in n fire i'm
the shaft. Demonstrations of how the
/ men reach the various levels CLIMBING
Dy slender rope up what seems n
smooth wall OF the mine, and other
things were shown.
Banquet at H;bbina.
On arriving in Hibbing another
heet OF autos took the party to the
Mahoning and Hull-Rust mines.
where trains were waiting 10 take
| them down into the nines to inspect
the two largest open nits +" ~ world.
Following that a ba~ seryed
at the Oliver club by the Commercial
'i"p members anu sp' by Rob
ert Stratton. preside, Z" The club.
ana Asa VI. Wallace. ]. T.. Reynolds
Of Mankato. George +. Author of
Minneapolis and John A. Ioffbauer of
Brainerd were made.
Famous White Way Seen.
A committee then escorted the Wis
, itors about the city and the editors
were given an opportunity to see tho
famous white way that has helped
canse so much trouble. Mayor Pow
ers met the visitors In front OF the
Oliver club. but didn't 60 inside, rs Il
Is Steel corporation property.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
City To Extend Mains
To New Tile Factory
from Mondays Daily.

Quite a debate occurred at the meet
ing OF the city council this morning
over the question OF awarding the
contract for the extension OF water
mains on West Sixth street from
WoOdwards to Givens. Al length the
contract was awarded TO the lowest
bidder, John Mccall. whose figure
was sG9S. The city engineers esti-
mate was s725. The other two bid
ders were c. NJ. Masters. 1911. and
the Mankato Plumbing and Heating
company. 1856.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-08-13
Banquet at H;bbinu.
Famous White Way Seen,

committee then escorted the Wis
itors about the city and the editors
were given an opportunity to see tho
famous white way that has helped
canse so much trouble. Mayor Pow
ers met the visitors In front OF the
Oliver club. but didn't go inside. Ms Il
Is Steel corporation property.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-08-19

mans TANKS has removed fear that
the Russian army would be bottled
up. Evidence of this seeming lack of
offensive power is found in the report
ed removal of a portion of German,
troops from the Siedice-Lukow front
to the Baltic region. These troops are
said to have beer replaced by Aus
TRANS.
Russian military critics find it diff
fcult to reconcile this evidence OF
weakness with German claims to un.
diminished strength. The Russian
theory is that these claims are adj
yanced for effect on the Balkan states
Renewal of the German offensive
against the Divina at Jacobstadt Is
forcing attention on the Baltic re.
gion.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1915-08-19

pany announced increases in wages.
demanded by the strikers and the
rates being paid are still below those
paid by one of the other companies
adjoining the Standard Oil company's
plant, IL the common labor rate can
be taken as a basis of comparison.
Complete Victory
The outcome of the strike consti-
tutes complete victory for the Stan
dard Oil company as to its vital pol
icies that is, its refusal to recognize
or permit collective action or to make
any concession to the men except of
its own free will and accord.
The report gave long history of
the strike and of the disorders which
accompanied 1t. 1t accused the Stan.
dard Oil company of urging the Bay
onne police to keep strikers off the
streets and asserted that the attempt
to do so caused the first riot on July
20. The arrival of strike breakers
from New York City on July 81 was
blamed in the report for a conflict
between the police and strikers and
it was stated further that as a result
the local police asked Sheriff Kink
head to send deputies to Bayonne
The report said further that the city
officials notified the Standard Oh
company and the Tidewater Oil com
pany that they would have to make
preparations for their own defense.