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Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-09
REAL ESTATE
FARM q RANCH LANDS ron SALE
California;.
IOWA.

CALIFORNIA poultry farm for sale.
Terms. For information write T.. r.
Waite, shawnee Okl
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-09
OKLAHOMA
WISCONSIN,.

CORN. alfalfa, wheat, cotton land for
sale or exchange. w. r. Wilson,
Malfara Olln
Omaha daily bee., 1915-12-09
KANSAS.
MINNESOTA.

WILKIN County, MINI. 800 acres level
prairie, unimproved. 3 miles from mar
ket near school, good roads. SIS per acre
Weather and roads fine. Ulland Land
Co., Fergus Falls Mimi.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
Indian Lake
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
+. s. Edney delivered registered
bull calf four months old to the
railroad station tins morning. The
calf was bought by Mr.. Schultz for
breeding purposes.
Mary Keenan, IL on the sick list .
and has been out of school for n
week.
Miss Elsie Van Patten spent the
weekend with friends at NLawn
Grove.
Misses Ellen and Anna Larson are
visiting at the Gleason home and
with other friends i'm this vicinity.
The Ladies' Glee club promises a
good entertainment in the near fu-
ture. There will be music and other
good things on the program, in-
Guiding a funny breach OF promise
case.
The Cemetery association met at
the home OF o. Garburg last We'd
nesday, the meeting occurring upon
the birthday anniversary of Miss
Solina Erickson of Rapidan, who is
a popular member OF the society.
aud therefore the affair was trans
formed into happy birthday party
The handsome large birthday cake
was iIlumined with candles, which
the guest of honor blew out with
one breath as test OF future hap
piness. A surprise card shower
party was also feature of the
party. In spite Of bad roads good
attendance was present. and n
pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
Simon Roland, the oldest member of
the society, honored the party with
his presence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12

and dry fight drew to the polls q total
OF iJ2 votes.
The dry towns that went wet are
all small. Adrian, Mobiles county. be
ing the largest, with a population of
leo.
East Grand Forks did not vote
Proctor, st. Louis county, railroad
junction and shop town near Duluth
furnished a surprise by going dry, 327
10 100.
The gains made by the drys, how.
ever, were not as heavy as last year
or the year before and the vets main
tanned license i'm eighty-siX towns.
which voted not to change, while six
ty-seyen dry towns also seemed suit.
ed with present conditions. The pas
sage of the county option law, IL was
thought, would lead many of the wet
places to Gust saloons. but the yanks
held well despite the assaults, Nand
although the dry forces gained nine
teen net, this is below previous rec.
Ords.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
From Wednesdays Daily.

Great interest is taken In the SUI
periOr hogs that are raised by Ger
Itch a. Barker of the Lime Siding
stock farm of Mankato by ]. B..
Richards OF Tacoma, Wash, general
superintendent OF the Northern Pa.
ciiiC railway lines west OF Paradise.
Considerable correspondence has been
going on between Mr.. Richards and
the stock farm.
On February % Mr. Richards
wrote letter to Gerlich a. Barker
about the Poland China hogs. He
stated that he would like TO get two
gelts for the spring farrow and
asked to know the price. His i'm.
quiries were promptly answered and
on the fourth of March be again
wrote, sending check for Sa0o, and
an order. Three geits and six
months old boar pig were shipped
for him to Prosser, Wash. The
three gelts weighed 1900 pounds
The six months old pig weighed
2i5 pounds.
Sioux Queen, which was recently
bought by Lasby & Rose from Gerlich
& Barker, is now raising eight pigs.
Seven of these are gelts and one a
boar.
Forty-ivc pigs were narrowed ut
the Lime Siding stock farm on
March I, = and g. All are doing
well. There are nine or ten SOW
to farrow. They have yearly fall
pigs, weighing better than 225
pounds. Six of them were farrowed
by halG-sisters TO Sioux Queen. One
of those half-sisters is a litter mate
TO the champion boar, which f. s.
Barker showed at the state fair at
Des Moines. Iowa, I'm 1913.
Gerlich e Bankers have thirty
spring sows and thirty sows to far.
row
Mr.. Lasby spent over $500 at, the
1914 sale of Gerlich Il Barker and
$500 at the 1915 sale.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
Smith Mil
from Wednesdays pany.

From Wednesdays Daiiv. =
Mrs. $. Fellows OF Minneapolis Is
visiting al the home of her son,
Ernest Fellows.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gekier of st
Clair was visiting nj the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Abraham.
Wesley O'Brian was "A Janesyile
visitor "Wednesday. ,
Il. Fellows. spent "Wednesday al
GAINESVILLE.
Joseph Mmlerieli Is moving a
house ON the farm OF Frank Marry
Frederick Truman has purchased
a new DE Laval separator, -
y Mrs. Wesley oBrian was taken
TO Rochester Thursday TO be operated
upon for appendicitis. - re-
]. Riesenbigler spent Thursday
at GAINESVILLE.
Sell Fellows of Minneapolis II
visiting with his son. Ernest
Mrs. Joseph suceys of Madison
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12

at the expiration of the sixty-tliird
congress, last Thursday noon. March
L. and watched the passing of a
number OF venerable congressman
who made their farewell speeches
upon that OCCASION Victor Nurdock
of Kansas. formerly progressive lead
er, who has been I'm congress twelve
years, but aspired TO the United
State senate and was defeated last
election. sang his swan song. and
Representative Madden of Illinois
made a highly complimentary speech
In behalf of Fred Stevens, retiring
member from st. Paul, who Just com.
pleted eighteen years OF continuous
service in congress.
A supply of public documents has
been secured by Mr. Ellsworth, and
he will be able to take care of re-
quests earlier than might otherwise
have been the case. because of the
fact that Governor Hammond resign
ed instead of completing his term,
and len Il large supply of public doc.
uments i'm the folding room for the
district. Mr.. Ellsworth called upon
the governor on his way east, and
| found him very accommodating I'm
transferring to him the supply on
hand
How do you like Washington?
he was asked.
Upon previous visits always
found much TO interest me at Wash
ington," he replied, but was more
pleased than ever with the capitol
this time. find the people pleasant
and congenial. and like the work
pertaining to my position as con.
gresham"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12

served, feature OF which was a
handsome wedding cake. made by
their granddaughter, Miss Margaret
ilbur. The cake was ornamented
with fifty lighted candles, one for
each year of married life OF Mr..
and Mrs. Wilbur. Those present at
the dinner were Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Force, Mr.. and Mrs. Godfrey Wendt.
Fred Wilbur, tine only son. and his
family. and Miss Margaret Wilbur.
The two daughters, Mrs. Eva Al
ward Of Mankato, and Mrs. Mary
Moore of Chicago, were unable to be
grecent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
Looking For Session
During Next Autumn

Continued from Page One.
due 10 the European war, And the
view is held that the present adj
ministration would have large def
ciencies regardless of any war condi.
tons. also met some men from
the south, who are In perfect accord
with the present administration. but
who entertain great deal of APP
prchension I'm regard to the next
national election
Are prospective presidential can
didates being talked OF TO any great
extent?"
Wilson Will Be Renominated.
1T seems generally conceded that
Wilson will be the democratic nomo-
nee. notwithstanding platform planks."
said Mr.. Ellsworth ''The man now
most talked of for the republican
nomination for president is Senator
Theodore r. Burton OF Ohio. The
fact that New York went so strongly
republican at the last election has
curiousIy injured Governor Whitman's
chances for the presidential noniin-
alton, leading republicans regarding
tlat state as safely republican. This
adds to Burtonls chances. because
of the fact that Ohio, Burions ma
tive state. is considered good fight
ing ground Cummings. LaFollet.
Root. and others. are also talked
of anu" added Mr.. Ellsworth smiI-
ing. "tiuere are even some who have
said that William Howard Taft may
again be candidate for election.
backed by Theodore Roosevelt"
Was In at Congress Close.
Congressman Ellsworth was present
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12

Lake is visiting at'ethc home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Riesen-
bigler
Frederick Truman and family win
move to GAINESVILLE this week.
Wesley O'Brian went to Rochester
"Wednesday to see his wife. who is
III in the hospital there.
Mrs. James Stanley spent Tues
day i'm Mankato.
Mrs. NJ. J. Ryon was in Mankato
Wednesday, having dental work
done
Mrs. Sinclair and baby daughter
left for Wisconsin Tuesday, for a
visit with her parents. r.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
Luncheon For Miss Macbeth.

Austin Herald: Mrs. G. l.. West
entertained about forty at luncheon
Monday afternoon i'm honor of Miss
Florence Macbeth and her motehr,
Mrs. Charles Macbeth of Mankato. A
delicious three course luncheon was
served at 1:30. Mrs. y, III. Sterling.
Mrs. A. NJ. Smith, Mrs. G. f. Cook
aud Miss Jennie Crandall assist
ing Mrs. West and Miss West IN
serving. The decorations i'm the din
ing room were daffodills aud smi.
lax and at the small tables Ward
roses and smilax. After luncheon,
Miss Macbeth gave most interest.
talk. The luncheon was one of the
most delightful events ever given in
our city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
Battle in North Mankato Was Brought
To End With Election Of
Former Mayor
From Wednesdays Daily.

The caucus ticket was elected
yesterday by very narrow margin.
j. b. Nielsen winning out for mayor
by just one vote over w. II. Sharp,
the present mayor. Mr.. Sharp Is at
present In Texas, and was not I'm
the village during the political
week. The votes for mayor were
ninety-fve for Nielsen, and ninety
four for Sharp Following is the
result OF the election In full.
Mayor J. y. Nielsen.
Councilmcn, J. ID. Coy. William
Page. Olaf Larson.
Clerk. II. +. Clayton.
Treasurer. Ira Hensel.
Assessor. r. c. Dalton.
Justice OF the peace. Henry Whit.
comb.
Constable. GIeB Page.
The voting was over at p m,
about 200 votes being cast In all.
and they were all counted by $3.50.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
Growth of Citizens
Telephone Company
Continued from Page ono.

IOntnlueu iFOih rage bnrs
amounting To $30,SGO.G7, or $500
more than the corresponding total OF
the year before. He said the increase
was to n considerable extent due
TO the installation Of the new switch
board, which cost $1,000. He spoke
particularly OF the surplus for the
year, slO,179.43, which was left after
paying the dividends of S10,114.10.
This surplus was $4,000 larger than
the corresponding item OF the year
before. The surplus swelled the un-
divided profits ar the company TO
81 .7oS.l5. This. WIS in addition 10
the depreciation reserve Of $50. l59.5 IS.
This reserve Is created by putting
aside $1,000 every month out of the
income to keep the plant up, and
what is left makes up the depre-
>riatiOn reserve. Mr. Willard also
spoke OF the total investment of the
company. S223. 663.50, and the cap
ital stock outstanding. $I4i.609. His
financially ION Easy street"
Mr.. Patterson now announced that
the election or directors would take
place and Mr.. willard reminded the
stockholders that those who had prox-
les to vote would have TO attend TO
the tercent war tax for each OF the
proxy ballots.
Mr.. Patterson next introduced
Frank Neuforth. sales engineer of the
Automatic Electric company of Chi.
cago. Mr.. Patterson remarked that he
had observed that wherever the au-
tomato exchanges were in use In
competition with the old system Of
exchange operators. the people pre-.
ferred the automatic system.
Praises The Company.
Mr.. Neuforth congratulated the
stockholders on the progress of their
company. He said that the automatic
system was now connected with about
half million telephones In the
United States. He said the automatic
system had been i'm use about twenty
three years and he thought IL had
been brought to the highest possible
state OF perfection. He spoke OF ef-
forts that the Bell people had made
10 suppress the automatic system by
buying mp the manufacturing plants,
rather than install the new system,
but there were many places where
they had to put IL I'm as the people
demanded t. He gave quite long
talk on the same lines as those of
the interview with Mr.. Benoist. pub.
lished elsewhere I'm this issue. lie
invited the people 10 try the system
that was installed I'm the hall This
they did after the meeting was over
Mr.. Patterson spoke of the early
history of the company, and what
a time the organizers had In getting
$4,000 together. Many had little hope
of Success when they kissed their
money goodbye" their best hope be-
ing that they could get some conces-
sions out OF the Bell people. He re
marked that the eyes of the people
were ON this company as being the
one which had achieved q marked
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
From Wednesday,s DAILY.

Dir. and Mrs. A. G. Wilbur of Yer.
aon Center yesterday celebrated their
fiftieth wedding anniversary very
quietly in theft. cosy home in that
village. Many letters and cards of
congratulation were received from
old neighbors, and friends through
out the state, and few near rela.
tives>spent the day with them, ow.
ing to the fact that Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilbur were not in the best Of health
and unable TO stand the excitement
Of a large party which had been
planned for the occasion. the affafl
has been postponed until later, when
their daughters can be with them.
An elegant wedding dinner was
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
Jay Sherk Entertains.

Jay Sherk very pleasantly enter
tanned about twenty-five lady and
gentlemen friends last evening at
his home ON South Front street. The
affair was In the nature or an In
formal singing party, and large
number of songs were sung by the
company, including popular, classic.
and, sacre selections. A short i'm
promptu vocal program was rendered
by number of the guests. Among
those taking part were Misses Mil
dred Sawyer, Gertrude Clements, Mil
dred 'Parmalee. little, Margaret Shell
don, and Mrs. Guy Sheldon. Misses
Nellie NitZskowsh and Joyce Case
played the piano accomplishments.
Mrs Sherk served dainty lunch
con. and was assisted by Mrs. Guy
sheldon, formerly of Wichita Falls.
Texas. Last evenings affair was
planned as Il farewell party in honor
of Miss Joyce Case, who spent the
past months In the city attending
Commercial college, living at the
home OF her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. s. III. Grannis. During her
short stay i'm this city she became
very popular with large circle of
friends, who regret her departure,
and whose best wishes attend her.
The guests departed for their homes
mt late hour. voting the evenings
method Of entertaining a great sue
cess.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
Manthei-sehumann

I. Joseph Schumann and Mrs. Marie
Manthei. both OF Mapleton. were
united in marriage this afternoon by
Judge Evan Hughes of the probate
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12

Scott-Burnett.
Miss Hazel Scott, daughter Of MIR.
and Mrs. w. II. Scott OF 2li Poplar
street, and Mr.. Earl Burnett, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. r.. Burnett of
NicoIlet, we're united in marriage at
the brides parents, Rev. Clark w.
Comstock of the Christian church
performing the ceremony. Miss Ce-
celia Pirkel acted as bridesmaid,
and MIR. Nolan Chasteen as best
man. The wedding march was
played by Miss Violet Mills. The
bride wore handsome gown Of
light blue chiffon over white lace,
u long veil, caught with pink roses.
and carried bridal bouquet of
pink roses and foliage. >
The home was decorated with
flowers, and following the ceremony
an elegant wedding dinner +, was
served. covers being laid for thirty.
five guests Mr.. and Mrs. Burnett
left today for lie Sueur, where they
will be guests of their aunt, Mrs.
c. T.. Gasaway, and will be at
home after March rs on a farm
about three miles from town In
,Nicollet county. Both bride and
groom are popular young people,
and have a large circle OF friends
who unite in best wishes. for their
future happiness.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
Bridge Club Party.

Bridge Club Party.
Miss Mildred Coughlan entertained
at the first of a series of progressive
house parties given by the Bridge
club, the affair being held mt her
home last evening. Bridge was played
at thirteen tables. and following the
games a delicious lunch was served.
AT midnight the party progressed To
the home of Mrs. Edwin ilgenFpitz,
where they played bridge until ! a.
M, when n dainty luncheon was
served by the hostess, the remainder
OF the night being passed as SLIM
Der party. The club will close the
series tonight with dinner party at
the sa'ilpaugh. and theatre party
at the Grand.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
Card Party.

Mrs. Fred Kurth entertained a
party Of lady friends at cards last
evening, at her home on Second
street. Twelve guests we're present,
and 500 was played. head prize be-
ing won by Mrs. Dornenberger, sec
ond by Mrs. Paul Gentling, and
consolation prize by Mrs. John r..
Thomas.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12

Concert This Evening.
The organ concert by Howard
Kreiser will be given at the Baptist
church this evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
Enemies OF Alcohol
Dumped In Ballots

Continued from Page One.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
Social Circle Club.

Miss Mamie Davies entertained the
Social Circle club ut her home, liz
South Fifth street yesterday after
noon, ten guests being in attend
ance. n pleasant social time was
enjoyed and dainty refreshments
were served by the hostess.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12

court. They win hte on a Mapleton
farm.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-03-12
"Trial by Jury"

"TrisI by Jury"
Trial by Jury" the great fun!prO-
ducing opera, will be presented by
the students of the high school i'm
the school auditorium, on Thursday
and Friday evenings this week. This
is the masterpiece Of Gilbert & Sui
iivan that had a run of eighteen
months i'm London, Is huge cast,
aid will have here company of
sixty people with the following stars
i'm the principal roles:
Plaintiff ........ Margaret Schmitt
Defendant ....... Harold Northrop
Judge ..........R Ralph Hammett
Counsel tyr the plaintiff. .....
......!. ........... Ivan Roberts
Usher ......,.... Kenneth Macbeth
Foreman of tile jury. .Herold Silber
The principal performers have de-
voted q great deal of time TO prac-
tice and the people of Mankato can
rest assured that the finest produc-
ton ever staged will be given on
the evenings mentioned ut the high
school auditorium, and the public is
invited. ....
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-11

LONDON Controllers have been
appointed in British West African
colonies TO wind up the affairs of
German and Austrian firms.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-11

FLANDERS British regmental
band played ragtime in a trench un-
iii the Germans i'm a nearby trench
sought the aid Of German artillery
several miles in the rear to silence
the noise"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-11
"a YEARS OF stomach
PAINS ARE ended
Mrs. Lloyd Gets Relief With Few
Doses Of Wonderful Remedy.

Mrs. f. Lloyd Of 22s w. Main
Street. Little Falls, n. Y, was for
twenty-four years a sufferer from ser
ious disorders OF the digestive tract.
Physicians seemed unable TO give her
real help.
Mrs Lloyd started treatment of
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. When
she had taken but a few doses she de-
clared she was cured. She wrote:
81 do not think il will be necessary
for me to take the full treatment Of
| your wonderful remedy. for after TAX
ing but few doses ! was cured.
81 have not had one attack since
took your remedy, and ! thank you
and | thank God that have had such
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four years. with but little help from
doctors Your remedy is the only
thing that ever helped me-"
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy gives per
manent results for stomach, liver and
intestinal ailments Fat as much and
whatever you like. No more distress
after eating. pressure of gas in the
stomach and around the heart. Get one
bottle Of your druggist now and try il
on an absolute guaranteed not sat.
! isfactory money will be returned.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-11
Hair Made Beautiful

Wherever you go you hear people com
mcnt upon a pretty woman and il Is
really beautifully hair more than per
feet features that give her the appear
ancc OF charm, youth and beauty.
ANY woman can merit this praise, foi
beautiful hair is only a matter OF care.
just as plant needs attention and
nourishment so must the hair have care
and nuiri mt 20 make it grow long,
thick, soft. fluffy and lustrous. The
scalp must be free from dandruii, and
the hair roots properly nourishcd, as
nature intended.
Partisan Sage, a delicately perfumed
liquid tonic that is easily applied at
home, is Just what is needed. II tonc-
up aud invigoratcs tho roots of the hair
aud furnishes The necessary elements TO
make il grow long, soft, abundant and
full Of life.
Since Parisian Sage, which can be Oh
tanned from Chas. II. Scarborough or at
any drug counter. never disappoints, II
Is no longer necessary for any woman
10 be Inundated because of thin. faded
lifeloss on unattractivc hair-and pretty
hair, more than anything else, helps
every woman 10 retain her charm anc
youthful appearance.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-11
TO REDUCE DANGEROUS
VARICOSE Veins

People who have swollen veins or
lunches should not wait until they
reach the bursting point, which
means much suffering and loss of
time, but should at once secure from
any reliable druggist a two-ounce
original bottle of Emerald OH full
strength.
By using this powerful, yet harm
less germieidc treatment improve
ment is noticed in a few days and by
its regular use swollen veins will re-
turn TO their normal size and suffer
ers will cease TO worry, The Emer-
aid Oil treatment is used by physi-
clans and in hospitals and is guaran-
tecd TO accomplish results.
II reduces all kinds of enlarged
glands. goitres and wens and is used
exclusively in many large factories
as an unfailing first aid to the injur-
ed antiseptic. n. 3. Danforth, Market
and Second SITS, can supply you.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1915-05-11

CAlRO-The British army in Egypt
has abandoned the camel to a great
degree and has purchased 500 mules
from North and South America at an
average cost per head of 800.