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The Mankato free press., 1915-12-03
,f Minneapolis. at present visiting in
San Diego, California.
Was Universally Esteemed.

,f Minneapolis. at present visiting in
San Diego, California.
Was Universally Esteemed.
The passing of Mr.. Brett takes a
veil known and universally esteemed
nan from Mankato, one who was
never associated with thoughts of
death or age. but one who seemed in
MS prime, and alert with enterprising
plans for the future. His going
touches all hearts with solemn
thoughts of the mystery of human
frailty. which will never be solved
until the angels have lifted the veil" :"
and the reuniting of loved ones comes
TO pass in an endless Paradise.
AS q man of business. Mr.. Brett was
successful. He began the dry goods
business in Mankato i'm a small wgy
and as the city grew he kept pace
with IL, enlarging his quarters and
enriching his stock until he was con-
Quoting the largest dry goods cmpor-
ium in this section of the state. Some
months ago he purchased from j. II.
Ray the three-story structure at
Front and Jackson streets. i'm which
building he had been operating for a
number of years. and had plans under
way To make further extensive i'm
provements thereon which would give
to the big concern all OF the building
i'm which TO meet the ever increasing
patronage.
or late Il was Mr. Br2tt's custom 20
be at his store on every clear day Cs-
pecially. He would stand where he
In ~ nF hn z,
sank away i'm the west. He enjoyed
these beautiful sunsets and frequently
called the attention OF store patrons TO
the scene.
II can be truly said that Mr.. Erett
died in the harness-nCt only as the
head of his own large enterprise. but
he was taking an active interest i'm
civic affairs. He was a member Of
the committee appointed by President
A. j. Feigel of the Commercial club 10
negotiate with the Chicago, Milwaukee
and ST. Paul Railway company rela l.
tive to the extension Of the Alpha
bet" road from St Clair TO Mankato.
This committee held meeting last
Friday evening ard Mr.. Brett was in
attendance. His advice and suggestions
we're valuab Bile. His place on the com
mittee will be hard to fill.
Wednesday afternoon friends os
Mr.. Brett may view tho BODY. which
will lie in state at the family homo.
404 South Broad street Funeral serv-
ices will be held Thursday. Rev. Ross
T. Paden. pastor of the Presbyterian
church Officiating. and will b. private
for the immediate family only As =
mark of respect TO the memory Of its
founder the George T.. Brett. Inc.
store will remain closed I'll day
Thursday. The Markato Savings
bank will also remain closed during
the hour of the funCr raj.
The Masonic lodge viii have charge
of the services at the grave.
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HEumf J
father, Cyrus Hamline, Brett, was o
direct descendant of the noted JOIN
Alden end Priscilla. of Pilgrim days
and was also related TO the famous
Phoebe and Alice cary. His mother.
Mary Hunter Brett. was OF sturdy
Scotch ancestry. The family came
TO Minnesota I'm 1863 when Mr.
Brett was only seventeen years Of
age, and the father. who was a
talented musician, and fine tenor
singer. taught music i'm various towns
of the state, having previously fol-
lowed the same profession in the
east with great success.
During the month of May. 1868, Mr..
Brett established his first drygoods
store in Mankato. and through his
business ability. excellent judgment,
and unfalling good taste he soon be-
came the leading merchant In the
Minnesota valley. March 10. 1873. he
was united in marriage TO Miss Lizzie
Ellen Maxfield of st. Paul. daughter of
Honorable James T. Maxfield. for
many years mayor Of st. Paul, thus
merging two distinguished families.
Three children were born to this union,
James Edwin, who for many years has
been his fathers right hand in bust
ness; Frank Everett. deceased: and
Mary Maxiield, vino is now the wife
OF Wilbur Morgan Taylor.
The surviving relatives are the
widow. one son. James Edwin, one
daughter. Mss. Wilbur Taylor. three
sisters. Mrs. G.. +. Piper Of Minneapo-
lis. who has ar-.v~d n tho city. and
Mrs. +. y. Bake arl Mrs. l.. 4. Baker
Of San Diego. California: two broth
ers, r. +. Brett, OF Chicaro. who ~
rived at noon today. ard DR.. p. r
Brett of Green Bay. WircOnsin; two
nephews. Jean Baker Of Duluth. who
will arrive tomorrow, and Guy Baker
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WHAT FELLOW TOWNSMEN SAY OF GEORGE EVERETT BRETT

benevolence-a warm friend, and
a genuine Christian gentleman"
Personally I shall miss him ex-
ceedingly."
William w. Davis, cashier of
Mankato Savings Bank: I'VE
cannot say too much here in
praise of Mr.. Brett. He was al
ways kind and pleasant and al
ways recognized everyone, no mat
ter how unfortunate In life they
may have become We feel his
loss most keenly. His presence
was always cordial. and We will
miss him every day" En. s..
sssS r
Fred w. Kruse, of the Kruse
store: II was connected with Mr..
Brett in business for about twen-
ty-two years. / worked for him,
and later was in company with
him for about eight or nine years.
and always found him right i'm
every way. We were always the
best of friends, and, when ! left
the firm there continued the most
cordial feeling between US. I
think that Mankato has lost one
of the best men and merchants the
city has had. I feel that man
like Mr.. Brett has helped by CO.
operation with other merchants,
to make Mankato a better place"
John Richards of the J. b. e ID.
Richards store: /"Mr. Brett was
a good citizen, and an enterpris-
ing merchant. His death is a
great loss to the city, and It will
be a long time before another can
be found 60 take his place. |
have always found h;rn q most
congenial competitor ~, - Y ''
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ways. Personally, ! have lost a
friend whom ] have known for a
great many years and whom | es-
teemed highly. Mr. Brett was a
mar of ability. integrity and
honor. a successful merchant. but
also interested I'm the welfare OF
the city. and always glad TO give
time. energy and money to ad-
vance it's interests in every way.
Mr.. Brett will be greatly missed,
not only by his business associ-
ates and personal friends. but by
the whole community who have
come to know him through his
long and honorable business ca
reer."
ssss
Former Judge Lorin Cray: II
have known Mr.. Brett ever since
he has been in business i'm Man
kato. j was his attorney for many
years. and had an opportunity to
know that he was strictly honest.
and had high sense of business
Nac a
warm and congenial friend. and
his large acquaintance gave him
scores of friends I'm Southern
Minnesota and elsewhere. The
taking away of no man will be
more regretted by people gener-
ally than that OF Mr.. Brett"
w. ID. Willard, of the First Ma
tional Bank: "In the death of
Mr.. Brett we have lost one of our
most valuable citizens. He was
always ready TO give his part,
both In time and money. toward
anything for the improvement of
Mankato. He was a successful
business man-due to his energy
and good judgment. Kindly in
spirit he was very liberal In his
The Mankato free press., 1915-12-03
DEATH TOOK MRS. E.l.
SG0VlLlt LAST NIGHT
WeII-known Lady Passed Away
After An illness Covering
T.. - Several Months '.
From tuesdays DaIIy.

From tuesdays DaIly.
Mrs. +. L. Scoville OF g14 South
Front street died last night about
1880 at one of the local hospitals.
after long illness with cancer, for
which she underwent an operation two
years ago at the hospital in Roches-
ter, and not fully recovering from the
trouble was removed TO the local hos
pital nine weeks ago for treatment.
Deceased was born June IS. 1877.
in Meriden, Mimi, her maiden name
being Nellie May Walther. She was
married TO Mr.. h. l.. Scoville in the
year of 1902. and they continued to
make their home in Meriden until
1903, when they moved TO Mankato
which has been their home ever since
Mrs. Scoville was a most estimable
woman, a member of the Methodist
Episcopal church and belonged to 2
number of worthy organizations. She
will be greatly missed by her friends
and sincere sympathy is entended to
the bereaved husband and ether rela
tives In the hour OF their affliction.
Surviving relatives arc the widow
er, the father. Henry Walther. of
Meriden; four sisters, Mrs. George
Hubbard OF Kennewick Washington:
Mrs. Laura Enger. Rochester. Mimi.
Mrs. It. w. Pease, Chatfield. Mimi.
Mrs. Andrew Matthes of Meriden:
four brothers. John Walther. Edger-
ton, Wis: Henry Walther. Meriden.
Mimi: Louis Walther. Waseca, MINI:
and Adam Walther, Owatonna, MINI.
Mr.. Scoville left for Owatonna this
noon to make funeral arrangements.
Friday morning services will be held
at the home. 914 South Front street.
Rev. @. A. Cahoon. pastor OF the Cen
tenary Methodist Episcopal church
officiating. and the remains will be
shipped to 0watonna, for interment
in the family lot. Mrs. Andrew Mat
thes of Meriden. sister of the de-
ceased. is in the city taking charge
OF affairs at the home.
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synonymous with the elite of every
line handled by the firm.
Many positions of honor and trust
were offered to Mr.. Brett during his
residence here. He has served as
president OF the Mankato Commercial
club, and was one of the leading men
OF the Presbyterian church. where he
sang in the choir for thirty years or
more. Fraternally he was affiliated
with the Masons, Knights Templar.
the Elks, the Knights of Pythias, and
was n member of the Osman Temple,
Mystic Shriners, having accompanied
the pilgrimage TO the Panama canal
in the summer of 1913. At the time of
his death Mr.. Brett was president of
OF the Mankato Savings bank, corner
OF Front and Cherry streets, a large
and growing institution of which lie
was one of the founders twenty years
ago, and has served as q director and
officer ever since lie was also di
rector of the First National bank. and
was found a most COngeuial compan
ion by all his business and lodge
associates
In the earlier days Of the city he
served as member OF the beard OF
trade. the common council. and other
important civic bodies.
Although his days were busy, and
filled to the brim with different inter
ests. he found time for social pleas
ures. and his fine tenor voice en-
riched glee clubs and church choirs.
His taste for music was an inherited
talent, which gave pleasure to ali
privileged TO hear him sing.
Was Native Of Maine.
George Everett Brett was born in
Strong. Franklin county Maine. on
November %, 1S45. and celebrated his
seventeen birthday anniversary two
days before Thanksgiving day. His
The Mankato free press., 1915-12-03
AN IMPORTANT FACTOR
IN CITY DEVELOPMENT
For Almost Half Century He
Participated actively in the
Affairs of This Community;
Held in High Esteem By
Those Who Knew Him Best;
Built Up Splendid Edifics.

from Tuesdays Daily.
Death is another life. We bow our
heads
A. going out Ne think, and enter
straight
Another golden chamber Of the kings,
Larger than this we leave. and love
lier.
The will Of God is all in ALL"
The Mankato free press., 1915-12-03
Well. Known Practitioner Sue.
cumbed to Peritonitis
WAS AN EXCELLENT CITIZEN
illness OF Little Over Week: Remains
Will Be Taken to Hayfield, Minn..
.. For Burial
from Tuesdays Daily

from ucSdafS Dally
Death claimed DIR. Toilet Solverud
at 4:40 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
at his home. GlS West Fifth street.
winning in the fight for his life which
had continued for over a week. his
demise being caused by peritOnitis.
and complications, which baffled med
ical skill. DR.. Solverud was a well
known professional man, and his un-
timely death will be deplored by all
who knew him. He was born In
Hayiield. Mimi. October "a, 1873. and
received his early education at s. .
Olaf's college. NorthfC!G. Later he
graduated from the University of In
diana, department of pharmacy, and
praciiced the profession in Indiana for
nine years. Shortly afterward he
spent some time studying at the Still
College of OsteOpathy at Des Moines.
Iowa
On June %, 1896. Dr. Solverud was
united In marriage TO Miss Julia Dali
ager at Glenwcod. Mimi, who be
came greatly interested in her hus-
bands work. and together they at
tended the Davenport School of Chi
ropractics, both graduating about
three years ago. Mrs. Solverud thus
also obtaining the title of doctor. She
was a graduate of the state normal
school of St. Cloud, class of 1901. and
had taught in the public schools fer
seven years. beirg eminently fitted
by education TO act rs co-partner
with her husband in his profession.
For the past three years DR. Solverud
and his wife have conducted offices in
the COuehlan- Hickey building where
they gave chiropractic treatments,
and sulphu" vapor baths.
Surviving relatives are the widow,
and little son Truman, aged four and
2 half years, the parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. G.. 7. Solyerud. two sisters. Mrs.
G. p. Wall. and Miss Lena Solverud.
and brother, Henry Solverud, OF
Hayfield, Mimi, and uncle, Frank
Augustine. OF Kasson. Minn.
Funeral services will be held at
the home tomorrow at II a m. Rev.
Henry Moss. pastor of the Trinity
Norwegian Lutheran church ofTiciat-
ing. The remains will be taken to
Hayfield. Mimi, on the one o'clock
tain for interment in the family lot.
those in the funeral party being the
widow and son, the parents and two
sisters, and the uncle of the deceased.
DR.. Solyerud was fine gentleman
and an exemplary citizen. He was
possessed of a Kind heart and there
are a great many people in Mankato
who will testify to his generous and
neiRhb1rly acts. He leaves a large
circle of friends who regret his death.
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St. Clair

From tuesdays Os'fv.
Mr.. Charles Pagenkopf was Man
kato visitor Friday.
4 play was given by McDonne!y
troop called The Tramp Detective.
II was very well attended and was
enjoyed by all present.
The Casey orchestra Of Albert
Lea gave a dance at the st. Clair town
hall last Wednesday evening. A large
crowd was present.
Miss Laura Korth was home over
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony .Fitzloff, Froeh =
Itch and Shostag were guests at a
THANKSGIVING dinner at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence Hugesion
Thursday.
Mr.. John Kruse was Mankato
caller last Saturday
Miss Holman spent the week end
with her parents at Mankato.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams and niece,
left for Minneapolis Wednesday even
ing to visit relatives over Thanks
giving.
Miss Flossie and Margaret Wingen,
who are attending Normal at Man
kato were at home over Thanksgiv-
ing.
Mrs. Oscar Hulseman and daughter
of Welcome are visiting at the Her
man FitZloff home for a few weeks.
Fred Kruse. who went to Kerkhov-
en- on business n week ago. returned
Friday
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid will meet
with Miss Clara Heintze at her home
on Thursday afternoon, December I'd.
Albert Filter was reported as being
i'm very serious condition at the I'M
manuel hospital.
FILTER and children were visitors at
Mankato last wednesday.
. Miss Mollie and Alma Kopke were
visitors at the Martha Filter home
Wednesday. ...,,.a
DR.. ]. Macbeth was Mankato
visitor last Sunday. ~, ...-s
Mr.. and Mrs. Tony Lang and chill
dren. Mr.. and Mrs. John Andrews. Mr..
and Mrs. Joe Lang. Miss Josephine
and Esther Lang of Mankato spent
Thanksgiving with their parents Mr..
and Mrs. Lang of st. Clair. .
Miss LaJune Forster and Miss Lily
Hubuer are attending a Sunday school
convention Mt Redwood Falls. MINI.
Mrs. Will Frantz entertained rela-
tives of Mapleton at a Thanksgiving
dinner Thursday.
Miss Ida Hensel. who has been visit
ing relatives around st. Clair this
summer left Thursday for her home at
Blue Earth. MINI.
Miss Lang and brother of Mankato
were St Clair visitors last Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. r.. o.. Julian spent Saturday
and Sunday with relatives ut Rapidan.
Mrs Jake Chase spent few days
last week with friends at Mankato.
Miss Abbie Thielmsn and Mr.. Harry
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Fields, who are attending the high
school at Mankato were home over
Thanksgiving .t.'. iaJ f.
Mr.. George Juliar has sold his farm
and will move to the nakotas in the
spring. f'3lr
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Foster. Miss
LaJune.. Miss MafIoric F,itzloff and
Miss Clara Heintze were Mankato
shoppers last Saturday.
The Bargain store has closed their
place of business.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hubuer and
son were guests at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. George Juliar.
Mr.. and Mrs. FRANKIE attended the
funeral OF Mr.. Franke's mother at
Blue Earth Tuesday.
Miss Sarah Fisher entertained the
Girls Fancywork club at her home
last Saturday. The evening was spent
in a social manner, after which a
dainty lunch was served by the hos
tess. The club will meet with Miss
Lily Shallow Saturday evening.
Mr.. Willie Fisher. who has been
working at Paige. n. d.. returned
home last week.
Mr.. Kaiser of Wells spent a few
days last week at the August Fisher
home. Ik" "#a 1 ~
Rev. Miller was Mankato visitor
Monday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Beccue ate
Thanksgiving dinner with Mr.. and
Mrs. August Beccue.
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Juliar spent
Thanksgiving day with Mr.. and Mrs.
A. o. Juliar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andy Quinn were
Mankato callers Wednesday evening.
This afternoon at 1880 p. m,
pretty wedding was solemnized at the
German Lutheran church at st. Clair
when Miss Clara Grams, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. August Grams of
Freedow and Mr. Will Friday SON of
Mr.. Will Friday of st. Clair were
united in marriage by Rev. Miller. the
pastor. in the presence of an assembly
of relatives and intimate friends. The
bride was attended by two friends.
who wore yellow. The bride wore "a
white net dress over messaline and
carried bouquet of white brides
roses. Miss Leila Fitxloff played
Mendelssohn's wedding march as they
entered. Following the service at the
church the wedding party was driven
to the home OF the brides parents.
where n wedding supper was served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Friday viii make their
home on the groonl's farm. siaeg
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DIR. J. W. Andrews:

DIR. J. W. Andrews:
There is a Reaper whose name is
Death,
And, with his sickle keen,
lie reaps the bearded grain at
breath,
And the flowers that grow be-
tween"
This grim monster has visited
our beautiful city, and taken from
us one of the best and most pub
lie spirited men that has ever
been the good fortune of this city
to possess. The city is in deep
mourning, because of this loss.
Mr.. George +. Brett was not only
foremost in every public enter
prise for the development of the
city, but as a merchant prince
drew to Mankato business from
all parts of Southern Minnesota.
have known Mr.. Brett long and
Ntis VIC hdht lOf StNtIdI stdiS
been associated in the banking
business; We have taken pleasure
trips together, we were associated
in fraternal organizations. have
always found him a true, loyal
friend and gentleman. feel that
his death is personal loss to me.
Mankato has lost a citizen whose
place will be very hard to fill. He
will live in the hearts and mem
ory OF the people for many years
TO come; long after his mortal re-
mains shall have returned to dust.
His splendid family have my pro-
found sympathy"
g. NJ Palmer: ''In the death OF
Mr.. Brett, Manlsato has lost a
man whom We shall miss I'm many
The Mankato free press., 1915-12-03
SALOONS At CHISHOLM
AND HlBBING ARE CLOSED

Hibbing, Mimi, November 30.-Thir-
ty-seven saloons at Chisholm and
forty five at Hibbing were closed at
1880 this afternoon. This followed a
conference that was held today be-
tween Mayor Powers and some of the
indian reservation officials. There
was no disorder incident to the clos
Ing OF the saloons. t@.t 49,
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MRS. TIMOTHY REESE
DIED IN CALIFORNIA
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily. .I 81
Letters received from ars. Mary
Reese Allison of Verden, Neb., an
nounce the death of her mother, Mrs.
Timothy Reese. on November is, a;
Pasadena, Cal, Mrs. Reese was for
many. years resident of Lake Crystal
and Mankato. Her husband was a
member of the Lake Crystal hardware
firm OF Rowland & Reese. Her death
was caused by short Illness with
pneumonia. Her husband and their
daughter. Miss Ella Reese. still re-
side in Pasadena She Las a sister,
Miss Owen, residing at Denver.
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Larger lndn N0iS VIZ iSdNC' aHS WV
lier.
The will Of God is all in all"
Like an electric flash from a clear
sky came the news Of the alarming
illness Of George Everett Brett. pio-
ncer merchant of MankatO. stricken
down suddenly after n busy week at
the store which was his ambition and
his pride When Il became known
that his illness would prove fatal the
sorrow OF his own family circle. and
the deep gloom that seemed 10 hover
like 4 uall over every employee at the
store. spread gradually. in endless cd
dies to all those vino had ever known
Mr. Brett. and il seemed that he had
personally "ndeaTCd himself to every
patron OF the George +. Brett. Inc.
store BY his courteous manners. and
kindly nature. The announcement Ui
his leath. which came quietly and
peacefully AZ 4:I5 O'Clock Monday
afternoon served out to deepen the
grief of those who had been hoping
for his recovery in spite OF the asser-
tions of medical men that recovery
was impossible People who had been
az the store the previous Saturday
and noted M Brett acting as a host
10 all vino entered. his brisk aud alert
ways. his gay bantering Of the chill
dren who were choosing their winter
apparel. and his attention 10 the de
taIls of the immense business trans
acted, could scarcely believe II true
that this kindly gentleman had been
stricken BY the hand Of death ana
Tuthlcssly taken from the heart OF the
home where he was idolizcd as hus-
band and father, and from the store
where he had been the moving power
for so many years. His death has
caused great sorrow To the entire
community. and the sympathy of all
goes out To the bereaved and heart
Broken widow and children.
The Mankato free press., 1915-12-03
Illness Was Unexpected.

Unexpectedly and suddenly came
the illness that was the forerunner or
the end About $50 last Saturday
night Mr. Brett complained of ear
ache. and said he had noticed the pain
quite early in the evening, about
seven O'Clock. After reaching his
home he lay down on the couch. and
his son Edwin sat up with him until
1890. In the morning when Mrs.
Brett came downstairs she found her
husband asleep. and rousing him told
him he had better go to bed. He re-
piled that he would. and went upstairs
and got into he'd Inaided. Mrs. Brett
then asked him il he would not have
some breakfast brought TO him and
he answered that he believed he
would like a cup of coffee. When sine
returned she found that he had fallen
asleep again, and decided TO let him
rest. The family went out to din
her, and upon their return were sur
prised TO find Mr.. Brett still asleep.
Alarmed. Mrs Brett and her son en-
deavored to arouse him. but although
he would open his eyes drowsily. he
failed to awaken. A doctor was sum
mOned about 2:30, but although every
thing that medical skill and loving
care could do was done Mr.. Brett
never regained consciousness. but
continued as in a heavy sleep until
death came. He had been suffering
with cold in the head for week past.
and last winter had been afflicted with
several gatherings in his left ear. The
nhNEfRianC lnt.
that cold had settled I'm this ear. and
internal swelling had resulted. which
PRESSED upon the brain, and caused a
cessation of all faculties.
Was Long in Business.
The spirit passes, but though the
empty place in the family circle will
never be filled. the memory of noble
and generous deeds will live on, and
the George 4. Brett store will stand,
lasting monument to the memory of
its founder.
Forty-seven years have passed since
Mr.. Brett first established n store in
Mankato, and during that time, inev-
itably, many changes have taken
place. Men who were then leaders in
the community. have passed away.
Mankato has expanded. factories have
sprung up. and the tide of progress
has been irresistible. During all these
years Mr.. Brett kept abreast of the
times. and, although conservative i'm
the best sense of the word, he was
always in the lead i'm matters of adj
Yancement. and aided every worthy
projec. for the betterment OF the city.
Enterprising. and especially adapted