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New Britain herald., 1915-12-20
SUES LOCAL ICE MAN.
Berkshire Ice Company Brings Action
 For $1,OOO Against Harry Sperry.

The Berkshire Tee company, @ New Jersey corporation with head quarters in Bridgeport, today brought
 suit for $1,O00 against the City Ice
 company of this city. The suit is
 against Harry Sperry, doing business under the name of George Sperry, as
 proprietor if the ice company. Sher-
 if M. D. Stockwell served the writ, sreturnabIe before the court of com mon pleas on the first Tuesday in Jan-
 uary. Lawyer William Boardman of
 Bridgeport's counsel for the plaintiff. a The Berkshire Ice company de- amands damages of $700 on bill which it alleges has not been paid.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-20
CRANKs AUTO, BREAKS WRIST.

Gaspar Masoero, employed by Building Inspector A. N. Rutherford, is at the New Britain General hospital suffering from a broken right wrist as the result of an accident today Masoero was cranking the inspectors automobile at the latter's garage when the engine backfired and threw him more than ten feet. He was taken to the hospital and attended by pr. George w. Dalton and Dr. l3 T. Fromen. It is believed he will be incapacitated for several months. Masoero only recently recovered from an injury to one of his ankles
New Britain herald., 1915-12-20
ACTION STARTED TO
 WITHDRAW FEDS SUIT
Counsel for Organized Baseball and nn""--
 Gilmore's League to Appeear in
 United States Court.

Chicago, Dec. 2O.-Counsel for the Federal league and organized base ball at a conference here today are expected to arrange to appear in the United States district court and with draw the suit filed by the Federal league against organized ball last summer.
 The suit charged that the American and National leagues were operated in violation of the Sherman antitrust law. Withdrawal of the action, pend- ing before United States District Judge Landis, will play an important part in the final settlement of peace terms at the conference of Federal leaguers and representatives or the two major leagus in Cincinnati to- morrow.
 James A. Gilmore president of the Federal organization; Charles HI. weeghman, president of the Chicago club, and Harry F. Sinclair, will rep resent the Federals at the Cincinnati conference tomorrow. The American league will be represented by Presi- dent B. B. Johnson and two of his as- sociates, MT. Weeghman and probably Charles A. Comiskey, owner of the Chicago Americans. Thomas M. Chivington, president of the Ameri- can Association, also will be in the party.
 we are going to Cincinnati to put the finishing touches to the peace ne- gotiations begun in New York;" said President Johnson. 1T can state that permanent peace is virtually assured" Charles H. Weeghman, president of the Chicago yFederals, arriving here today from New York, declared a speedy settlement of baseball difficult ties was in sight. He added that he expected to buy the Cubs and that Joe Tinker would be manager.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-20
EAsTDAND AUCTIONED.
Bought for $46,OOO by Tlinoi. . Naval Reserve.

Chicago, Dec. 20--The steamship Ta stland, which tipped over In the Chicago river last July carrying Sl2 persons to their death, was sold at auction here today by federal officials to satisfy claims against the company (Which operated it.
 The EaStland was bought in by Captain F. A. Evers of the Illinois Naval Reserve for $46,00O. It will be used by the naval reserve, it was stated, after alterations have been made to render it seaworthy.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-20
Villa Faction in Northern Part Of Country Bows to Carranza
REBEL CHIEF MAY COME HERE
Secretary Lansing Announces That He Will Receive Asylum Accorded to a on American Soil.

Fl Paso, Dec. 20.-An agreement was reached and papers were being signed at noon today whereby the Vil- la faction in northern Mexico con- cludes peace terms with the de facto government of Mexico.
 The conference was held between Mexican Consul Garcia and former lieutenants of General Francisco Vil- la, at the consulate in Ell Paso.
 General Francisco Villa is reported to be in Juarez. The signing of the peace agreement eliminates him from Mexican affairs.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-20
germans Concentrate Forces

Paris, Dec. 20, a. m.--The Sal correspondent of the Petit Pad in a dispatch concerning hostiliti the Serbian theater of war "The Germans have begun agaii concentrate forces, apparently the object of fresh operations. Bulgarian army is seriously weak and will be replaced in these ol tions by Turkish forces. TurkeS been instructed and has agreed principle to give an undertaking Greece to evacuate Greek soil as as the entente allies are defeated it remains to be seen whether Gl will permit the Turks to enter her ritory after refusing to have tho garians."
New Britain herald., 1915-12-20
British Troops Withdrawr]

London, Dec. 20, 2 D. m.--Thd ish troops at the Suvla and Anza tricts of Gallipoli peninsulas been withdrawn.
 The following official stat was issued here today: All the at Suvla and Anzac together their guns and stores, have beer cessfully transferred, with insl cant casualties to another sphs operations.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-20
DIR. TRAVIS OFF TO SOFIA.
Red Cross Says She is Going to Cap
 ital of Bulgaria.

Miss Anna G. Rockwell has receiv- \ ed word from the American Red Gross society that pr. Catherine A. Travis of this city is now on her way to Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria.
 This inform ation was contained in a |cable dated December IS. No news had been received from Dr. Travis in several weeks and her Friends were anxious as to her safety. When last heard from she was in {Eerbia.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-20
VOTE TO CONTINUE WAR.

Paris, Dee. 20, 5:30 a. m.-The so- cialists of Paris and of this district in private session yesterday, it is re- ported, voted almost unanimously that France should pursue the war so as to render the defeat of imperialism in Germany more effective as the reso- lution put it and peace more durable. It is stated that the vote was six thou sand in favor of the resolution to one hundred against it.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-20
Retreat From AnZaC LuVla Bay Effect $
 fully With Small l
NO ALLUSION TO ALI
 FORCES ON SEDDl
Germans, Under Cloud of British Trenches Near NJ of Kaiser's Forces EmeI Their Own Positions But Did Were Moved Down Iery Fire.

London, Dec. .t20, 11.47 a. drawal of the British troope Anzac cove and Suvla bay the Gallipoli Peninsula is in a brief official communica out here today. Beyond tl1 ment that the movement wS successfully, with small loss tails are given, and no all made to the allied forces on dul Bahr front. at the tip ninsula.
 Some indication of the Tor ed offensive by the Germans ders where the massing of troops is said to have been irl for several weeks is containd cial British and French repoI state that under a cloud of mans attacked British trench cast of Ypres. According to ports the Germans failed sl pletely that few of them from their own trenches ar who did so were moved dow tillery fire.
 Attack in EasIy Mornil
 The attack was delivered early morning. Later in the Germans displayed unusual directing a heavy bombardi the British lines near Yprcs the French positions at Mines were exploded befe trenches at Armentiercs and infantry unsnccessfully attem occupy the craters thus open. the remainder of the western tillery duels continue, with tn guns near St. Mihiel develoT intense fire. The Russian aI donian fronts, so far as the advised, are comparatively c
 The position of Greece is garded with keen anxiety D, sides. The Gounaris party f ed victorious in the Greek { but the expected change in l not accepted as implying q military policy. N
 Next Step fin Bulgaria
 Tn Bulgaria the next step subject of warm debate. Tn paper of Premier Radoslav, clares the allies must be driv Saloniki. The allies in Mace not expect an early attack if vance is left to the Austrian Germans, as airmen report Central powers have not yet a sufficient force to undertake fensive. .a
New Britain herald., 1915-12-20
KAISER AT BRUSSELS.

Rome, Dec. 10, via Paris, Dec. 20, 5 a. m.-The Zurich, Switzerland cor respondent of the newspaper Corris- pondenZa says it Is semi con- firmed that Emperor William planned to be at Brussels today. which dis poses of the report that the Emperor was to meet the Sultan at Adrianople.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-20
REACH COMPLETE AGREEMENT

Paris, Dec. 20, 4:50 a. m.-The Athens correspondent of the Matin says he learns from a reliable source that complete agreement has been reached by the Greek and entente army staffs as to the application of the measures requested by the latter for the security of the entente troops.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-20
German Battery siIenccd.

Paris. Dee. 20, 2:40 D. m.-- French war office this afternoon out a report on the progress of tilities. reading as follows.
 Tn the Artois district there been fighting with hand grenades the north of Boise en- -Hache. tween the Somme and the oise the tillery has been active. In the reg of Fay we have silenced a batters the enemy near Sainte Leocade.
 Evacuate Small Outpost.
 "On the north bank of the Al we yesterday evening evacuated small outpost, surprise att brought into cur possession on 18th of December. southeast of V ly. The troops which occupied turned to our lines.
 "In the Woevre district, a Forests of Mort Mare and Y .. Continued on Tenth IT
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-16
Lln1efoWn
erom Saturdays Daily.

erom Saturdays Daily.
A shingling bee was held Mt tho
William Oehler place last Thursday
to reshingle the house and make other
necessary repairs to reconstruct the
roof which was partially destroyed by
fire last Monday night. All the neigh
bors- were present. numbering about
thirty-five. The repair work was LET
out to Otto Oehler with Joe Lunken-
hcimer supervising. The. serving oi
refreshments was given over "a
Bill Duehmeland and John Fi.ks as
thew are known for their reg ,ilarity
which Is dubbed by some. Regular rs
clock work. Prizes were given for
the best shingling as well as the quick
est The prize for the quickest work
was given to Edward Guentzel and
Elmer Schmidt; for the best to Chas
Wirsing and Jacob Mocri.
Guentzel Brothers moved their saw
ing outfit home which had been ut the
Meyer place for some time owing to
the bad roads.
Edward Boehland received his Ford
car and after studying the mechanism
conceived the idea to have a tryout
Everything went all right until he was
several miles from home when the
carburetor got flooded with the usual
result. Just about the time he got
tuned up Mr.. Hasse came along with
his Studebaker and took the Ford
home.
The house OF Chas Oehler Is nearing
completion and will be celebrated by
having party
Henry and Leo L'Inkcnhcimer visit
cd New Ulm on the Fourth via tho
Northwestern. While taking In the
sights they were surprised by the
Guentzel Bros. who had motored 10
| the same city with their REQ. After the
surprise they compared notes with the
result that they left Msnkato at the
same time. arriving at New Ulm only
a few minutes apart.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-16
titles in spite OF previous warnings.
Assures Free and Safe Passage.

eff. however. II should not be pos
sible for the American government to
acquire an adequate number OF men
trail passenger steamers the imperia
government is prepared to interpose
no objections to the placing under the
American flag by the American gov
eminent of four enemy passenger
steamers for passenger traffic between
North America and England. Assur
ances OF free and safe passage FOL
American passenger steamers would
extend TO apply under the identical
pro-conditions to these formerly hos
tile passenger steamers.
"The president Of the United States
has declared his readiness, In a WAY
deserving Of thanks, to communicate
and suggest proposals to the govern
ment of Great Britain with particular
reference to- the alteration OF mari
time war The imperial government
will always be glad TO make use OF
the good Offices of the president and
hopes that his efforts in the present
case, as well as In the direction OF
the lofty ideal OF tho freedom of the
seas. viii lead to an understanding.
The undersigned requests the am.
bassador to bring the above to the
knowledge Of the American govern
ment and avails himself OF the oppor.
tunity to renew to his excellency the
assurance OF his most distinguished
consideration.
(Signed). won JAGOW."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-16
Thief Secured Few Dollars In Drug
Store and Restaurant; No Clew
to Work Upon.
From Saturdays DAILY.

from SATURDAYS Daily.
Two burglarics were committed at
Lake Crystal last night. presumably
by the same thief The places broken
into were VI. William Deutsch's drug
store and Richard Espenson's restau-
rant. At the drug store the
theft took s. to So In loose
change found i'm the cash drawer and
at the restaurant he got about SO. AT
the drug store he also helped himself
to cigars, but does not seem to have
taken anything else. He entered the
drug store by way or the roof and
through the skyllgbt. tina. being one
story building. He broke ont a window
light and let himself down by short
rope. He must have dropped four or
FIVE feet, even having had the help OF
the rope. He went out by the back
door. The foot prints OF his muddy
shoes were found >pn the roof. He got
into the restaurant by breaking out a
pane In a rear window and unlocking
and opening the window.
Sheriff Anton Osten was notified
early this morning and left at once In
an automobile for Lake Crystal. Ar
ranrements were made early In the
day to get blood -hounds from. Worth
ingtcn to track the thieves.
The drug store was broken into In
exactly the same way two years ago
At that time about $50. belonging Ia
the school district was stolen. apd r.
Denf khE Mas under e ex btnno oi
re1h1b "a the district. 70 = - -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-16
Kasofa
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Miss Esther Berg OF Mankato and
Miss Helen Ahlgren OF st. Cloud were
guests or Miss Esther Lundquist the
first of the week.
Mrs. a. r. Frey has been quite sick
the past week
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Reed are the
happy parents of son, born July A.
Mr.. and Mrs Peter Labusby and
family OF st. Paul visited with Mr.
and Mrs. Leonard Sauro the first of
the week.
Mrs. II. Leverson viii entertain the
Larkin club at her home Saturday
evening.
Mrs. Gustave Johnson visited with
relatives in Mankato the first OF the
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theo Anderson and
son. Arncld and Donald Swenson Wis
tied IN Belgrade over the Fourth.
The lie Sueur County Option league,
ut meeting I'm lie Sueur Center on
June &c, decided 10 begin at once the
circulation of petitions for the sub
mission of the license question in that
county. They will seek TO obtain the
and the special election. II ordered,
will he held some time in November
The society Is hopeful of the outcome
OF It's efforts.
Mrs. John Davies of Minneapolis
and Mrs. Charles Davies of Mankato
spent Tuesday with Kasota relatives
Edna and Ralph Harvey are visit
ing at the Porter Basye home I'm the
country this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Oieson and
Nr. Lindstrom and son John of st.
Paul. were guests at the John Palm
quist home the first of the week
Mrs. j. r. Davies spent Thursday
with Mankato relatives.
Morning services will be held I'm
the Congregational church next Sun
day.
Miss Leona Moulton left Friday for
Minneapolis to visit with friends.
Miss Dorothy Wilcox is attending
la house party I'm Waseca.
Miss Martha Herman Is the guest
OF Minneapolis relatives this week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-16
Eagle Lake
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Cornish. who
have been absent for four weeks hav-
Ing spent the time in Chicago. re-
turned home Sunday. He was taking
post graduate course In dentistry.
after many years Of actual experience
and operating couple OF dental
rooms I'm Iowa. Owing to bad health
he has been taking vacation of a
couple OF years. and spent the winter
I'm California. He will open set OF
dental rooms al Waterloo, Ia. I'm the
near future. Eagle Lake people will
miss this congenial family and wish
them success.
Mrs. Josie Cummins. who was OPP
Grated upon last week. Is reported
as recovering nicely, and IL expected
home abont July Is.
The little son of Mr. and Mrs Geo
Westfall was taken to Emmanuel hos
pital last week. aud operated upon
Tor appendicitis. At last accounts he
was reported as doing nicely.
A. III. Pressnall has sold his cot
tage and ten acres OF ground. con-
sideration $4,000. TO Mr.. and Mrs.
koehn OF Mankato, MINI. Mrs. Koehn
was formerly Miss Selma Just. the
visiting nurse at Mankato. and has
acquaintances here who will be
pleased to welcome them To this To-
cality.
The Fifth OF July picnic held at
Tivoli was well attended. and the
guests were treated so nicely that
they will want to come again.
Mrs. Charles Burgess was taken TO
Emmanuel hospital the first OF the
week for treatment. and friends hope
for her speedy return to health.
Capt Haight and wife expect to
return TO Detroit. Mich, In the near
future. having prolonged their stay
here to make sure that their son
Jerry Haight. will make complete
recovery from his recent illness.
Mr.. and, Mrs. J. l.. Cummins and
daughters. Misses Marion and Damo
Cummins. motored to Minneapolis
last Sunday aud took In the sights,
returning home at 2 a. m. Sunday
M{a H. hsqrdfiief Itsiuiiisd homo
last Tuesday from Janesyille,- where
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-16
Judge j.. n. Quinn Will Determine
Whether Certain Ballots Should
&c Counted For "Wets."
From SATURDAYS Daily.

From SATURDAYS Daily.
The contest to determine whether
Pipestone county Is to be wet" or
dry" was being fought out in the dis
trict court at Pipestone yesterday.
A special term was held I'm that
city for the purpose of hearing the
contest case, and Jurge Quinn OF
Fairmont was presiding.
At the county option election held
Pipestone county on June Z. the "wets"
won by a majority OF four votes. ac-
cording to the findings Of the can
vassing board.
Leaders In the dry" movement in
stituted n contest, alleging that a
number OF wet" votes had been cast
Illegally. that there were various or
rors and irregularities and that the
'drys" had a rightful majority of the
votes.
Last week the votes were re-count
ed. and considerable number OF
doubtful ballots were set aside To. be
submitted to the court.
The session of court was occupied
principally i'm taking the evidence OF
the contestees. There are a number OF
attorneys engaged I'm the case A. J.
Daley of Iyuverne and Morris Evans for
the contestants: County Attorney G.
p. Guriey and ID. T.. Dwyer. the latter
an attorney from st. Paul. for the con
testees: and c. T. Howard is attorney
for William Degnar. Carl Degnar. John
Locht and Felix Schefelbein, contes-
tees.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-07-16
John kasbcrgcr Died at The Hospi.
tai IN st. James; injury Re-
ceived From Horse.
From Saturday. Daily.

From Saturday. Daily.
John Kasberger of Brown county
died nj the st. James hospital last
Saturday. He leaves an aged moth
er. one brother and sister. He was the
oldest child of the family and is said
TO be the first white child born I'm
Brown county. His father was killed
In the Indian raid on New Ulm In
1862. At that time he was lad of
twelve years OF age. His mother aud
the younger children escaped. He
was never married. The story Is told
that at one time he and another man
were rivals for the hand Of the same
girl and that they fought over the
matter, says The st. James Plain
dealer. In the battle his rival was
killed and he had to serve term.
This lost him the girl and he never
tried again to get married A year
ago he received an accident while
riding horseback. which injured his
neck and from which he never re-
covered.
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from Saturdays oaI,v.

;rom Saturdays Daily.
Az result OF serious injury to
his right arm. James Burns. more
than eighty years OF age. suffered the
loss of that member at st. ,Joseph's
hospital In Mankato yesterday morn
ing. says The Madelia Messenger.
About two weeks ago Mr.. Burns
attempted to climb to the hay loft in
his barn. carrying a pitchfork in one
hand. He fell and the tines of the
fork ripped the right arm open. below
the elbow. severing an artery. gan
grcne set In and he was taken 10
Mankato. Finally II became apparent
dhat tho only way 10 save the life of
the patient was to amputate the arm,
and this was done. midway between
the shoulder and the elbow.