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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-10-15
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-10-15
From Saturdays Daily.

William Marquardt. an aged and
respected resident of this city, died
at his home on the st. Peter road
early yesterday morning, after brief
illness. He has not been i'm the best
of health for some time. and for three
days had been unable to work as he
usually did I'm the quarries near his
home. He was found by some OF the
neighbors about a. M, and Coroner
Liedloff of this city was called, who
pronounced death due to heart. dis
ease. Mr.. Marquardt was born In
Germany on June %, 1853, and was
sixty-two years old at the time of his
death. He was married In Germany
and brought his family TO America I'm
1880. settling first at CORTLAND,
where they lived for about a year,
after which the family came to. Man
kato where they have since resided.
Mrs. Marquardt died a year ago last
March, and Mr.. Marquardt continued
to occupy his little home on the St
Peter road alone. 80.
Surviving relatives are four sons,
Herman. Frank, William, and John,
Of this city, two sisters, Mrs. John
Schuman OF North Mankato. and Mrs
William Dagner of Minnesota Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Heller and Mr..
and Mrs. Christ Roessler of Minnesota
Lake have arrived I'm the. city to be
present at the funeral, the ladies
being nieces of the deceased. Funer-
al services will be held tomorrow from
the Johnson Bowman company under
taking DarlOrS at 2 D. m Edward
Constant of the Presbyterian church.
presiding, and interment will be made
i'm Glenwood cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-10-15
Trying to Find Girls Relatives.
From SATURDAYS Daily.

Minneapolis, Mimi, October o.
The police OF this city are trying to
communicate with relatives Of Miss
Kate Arnold. the girl who was muir
dered in the Elroy hotel, who are said
to live at Tyler. Texas. Friends of
the girl say she told them that her
name was Stokes and that her home
was in the Texas city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-10-15
TEN FIRE PREVENTION
COMMANDMENTS.

First Don't permit children
. to play with matches.
. Second-Don't throw away
. lighted matches. cigars or
= cigarettes.
q Third-Don't use naptha or
. benzine In the home. IA pint
= makes 200 feet Of explosive
. vapor.l
. Fourth-Don't block fire es-
. eapes; you may need them
2 yourself, quick.
2 Fifth-Don't put ashes In
. wooden boxes or barrels.
. sixth-Don't permit accum-
. uiations Of rubbish.
Seventh-Don't have lace
. curtains or draperies near
3 open lights.
, Eighth-Don't MI kerosene
. lamps or lanterns after dark.
. Ninth-Oon't permit matches
. to be kept except in a closed
. metal box.
, Tenth-Don't forget to call
, the fire department first thing:
and to have some extlneuish-
ing apparatus.
3 YOU NEVER CAN TELL.
, New York, October e.-This
2 is Fire Prevention day through
2 out the United States.
The Safety First Federation
Of America, with headquarters
, in New York, has helped ar
range programs here and else
, where, emphasizing, the i'm
portance OF preventing fire.
, THE individual Is not apt to
, take fire prevention to heart
10 fire hasn't touched anything
Of his" says the federation,
, "but he should. In 1914 in the
United States and Canada
alone, s235,5et,35o, GnearIy a
quarter Of a billion dollars,l
worth Of property was de-
stroyed by fire. That means IS
year loss each, 10 divided be-
tween every men, woman and
, child in the two countries"
, "The biggest part Of the
gigantic loss could have been
prevented, " the individual had
been cautious!"
Word Of the Governors.
; Governors Of practically all
the states have asked the
, people to profit by the exper-
fence rules made by the fed
) GRAFTON. This Fire Prevention
day is the anniversary Of the
great Chicago fire.
Frederick H.. Elliott. execu-
, tive secretary Of the Safety
}. First Federation, suggests that
, everyone read carefully the
foregoing rules for fire pre-
} vention, then follow their ad-
vice. A big fire. prevention
; parade started the days pro-
; gram In New York. Fire Com
} missioner Robert Adamson
; rode at the head Of the pro-
cession, which stretched out
) behind him for miles. Circu-
, lars, speeches and other means
, were employed to impress in
dividuaIs with the need for
fire prevention.
, Cut Down Fires.
At Chicago Mayor Thomp.
, son spoke urcing the people
, TO cut down Illinois $4,000
, 600 annual fire loss. Governor
, Fielder made speech about
, u In New Jersey. Many other
, public officials made speeches
throughout the country on the
, same subject.
, The first annual convention
; OF the Safety First Federation
, will follow In ten days conven-
3 In Detroit Oct. 10. The fire pre-
2 vention committee comprising
3 many prominent experts and
3 engineers, will present its re-
? port containing important rec
, concentrations for adoption at
. this time. AZ soon as these
. measures are approved a COM
, prehensive campaign will be
. instituted In every common
. wealth and municipality with
. the view Of reducing the fire
2 hazards through the enact
, ment of model laws and regu-
. Iations.
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-10-15
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-10-15
From Saturday, DaIiv.

Aberdeen, s. D.. October 6.-James
Miller of Easton, Mimi. was sentenced
to two years in the state penitentary
at Sioux Falls and his partner, Frank
Baker. also of Easton, was given a
term in the state reform school until
he reaches his majority of twenty
one years. for the theft of Ford
automobile belonging to the Mes Caull
Webster company Of this city. The
car was recovered at the time of the
arrest OF the two young men at Ho-
bridge. Miller and Baker stole Ford
belonging to Rev. s. Peterson Taylor
of Albert Lea, Mimi. driving the car
to Aberdeen. The car was damaged
in a collision with another car and
was laid up at garage for repairs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-10-15
Erom saturday,s Daily.

City Engineer n. F. Blomquist has
directed q letter to the Minneapolis
Office OF the General Electric com
pany. asking why II is that the cable
intended 70 the new way-of-light in
Mankato has not been sent. This Is
the company furnishing materials to
the Sterling Electric company of
Minneapolis, which has the contract
to install the way-of. light. The
company's contract calls for the job
to be finished by August 1, but an
extension OF thirty days was promised
by the councilmen But even at that,
II the $40 a day forfeiture clause is
enforced. there win be quite sum
for the company TO forfeit. The
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-10-15
from Saturdays pa,iv.

City Engineer II. F. Bloomquist has
moved his family into the residence
he recently purchased on Record
street from Henry Madison, and Mr..
Madison has moved into the residence
on Warren. street. vacated by Mr..
Bioomquist. which is one OF the Eek
hart houses.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

Home, who had contributed 50 many of the notices and other decorations for the Mission.
 Secretary Atwood reported an at- tendance of 7,548 during the q125 ses- sions held the past six months, or an average of S1 to each meeting. The least attendance had been fifteen and the greatest 110.
 Church Societies Assist.
 Young Peoples societies from New Britain's churches assisted by conduct ing meetings each week The Bap- tist church society was present Mon day evenings, the Peoples church on Tuesdays, on Wednesday, evenings the usual prayer meeting was held, on Thursday evenings the meetings were conducted by. officers of the Mission, and on Friday evening the South Con- gresational church society was in charge of the services.
 The secretary recognized the work of individuals by words of praise. Miss Hanson had been in charge of the plain sewing class which met Monday evenings. Miss Laura Han cock had been the teacher of the fam cy sewing sewing class. Miss Lena I|SuAS gIdu LduSIlL LHs CHHQTeH past ing and drawing. George Hadden had conducted the mechanical drawing class. Miss Fanny Knowles was tho teacher of mathematics The carpen~ try work had been in charge of Ar thur M. Clark on Friday evenings and on other evenings the boys had helped themselves to the tools. The secre- tary said that much more space was needed for the carpentry departm ent, there being now only one bench for the boys to work at.
 Miss Margaret Anderson had been in charge of the games and much as- sistance had been given during the year by Misses Mable and Mildred Goodrich, Miss Thyra Pierson, and Howard Goodrich.
 The number of boys and girls reg istered in the Mission the past season was 1855, which is just half of the number registered in the Boys club
 c. T. Steele remarked that he thought the presence of the girls in the classes had an excellent psychelog- icaI effect on the boys. Rev. Rees said that perhaps the presence of the boys had an equally tenpering effect on the girls.
 The gratitude of the directors tow ard the workers who had assisted in the Neigh borhood club and in the services if tho Mission was expressed in a vote of thanks.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
SENATOR WEEKS IS
 SECURED 10 SPEAK
Second aad Third Wards May Ala|ganale for Outing June l9

There is considerable talk among tho members of the Second and Third Ward Republican clubs today about an1algamating for joint outing at Savin Rock on June 19, on which date the Third Warders have secured United States Senator John ". Weeks of Massachusetts to deliver an address
 \ Presidential Possibility.
 Senator Weeks is one of the big gest men in congress today and is be- ing prominently mentioned for the presidency by the republicans. He $ the one man who Roosevelt says he will back if nominated by the G. o. F. As June 19 is the only date on which he can come here and as that is the date previously fixed by the Second Warders for their annual out ing at Sayin Rock it is evident that the two clubs must either join forces for this occasion and have the sen ator address the meeting at the shore, Or else postpone one or the other.
 The Third Warders had planned to have an outing at Lake Cpmpounce on this date, but as many of the auto
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
Sunday School Finances.


 The treasurer reported that the treasury of the Sunday school and Neighborhood club was in excellent condition. The collections taken in the Mission totaled s2T.7a, tho special fund was. $500. and the cash balance was s39.4s. The receipts for the rent Of tho rooms to the Italian hand were s7 and the interest on deposits was s5.34. Special gifts were made as follows: ~~ Mrs. A. N. Abhe. s1o; Mrs. F. L. Hunzerford, s5; Mrs H. F. Strong, s$Io; D. Miller ste: Mrs. Annie S. Churchill. s1o; .. Swift, SIC: c. T. ] Parker, slo; A. N. Lewis, s1o; G. N. 1 I'alcott, s1o; Mrs. Sarah M. Bronson, l. s5. Mrs. E. M. vvrightman, s1: Mrs. D. ]. Nivan, s5; F. M. Wightnaan s1b. 1 The expenses were $139.94, the cash 1 in hand and in the bank totaled l s49.78.
 Superintendent James said in his re- :, port that there was no doubt in the ] minds ct those connected with the l " orlx that 1t had been fruitful. par ] ticularIy the children's services. He ,. expressed thanks to the workers who ]. had assisted him and mentioned par ticularly Mrs. Miller of the Erwin
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
HOW TO REDUCE vARIC0SE VEINS

Many people have become despond- ent' because they have been led to believe that there is no remedy that, will reduce swollen veins and bunol6s.
 If you will get a two-ounce original bottle of Emerald Oil Gull strcngth) at any first class drug store and apply it night and morning as directed yon will quickly notice an improvement which will continue until the veins and punches arc reduced to normal.
 Emerald Oil is extensively used in hospitals and in factories as first asd to the injured. It is a harmless, t@ most powerful germicide and two ounce lasts very long time.
 Indeed, so powerful is Emerald 1ila that soft punches. goitre, swoiieJ1 glands and wcns are reduced. Itssf one of the wonderful discoveries ef recent years and anyone who is dis appointed with it's use can have tl1eir money refunded. The Clark & Brain- erd Go, or Riker-Hegeman Drags Store can supply you.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
EUents 7onight
High class photo-plays at Fox's.

High class photo-plays at Foxs
 Moving pictures and vaudeville ar keenyeyss. a4
 Meeting of the United Parents and Teachers association in s. H. Holmes office to elect officers.
 Meeting of the Catholic Wornen's Benevolent Legion at St. Marys school hall. Social. @
 Meeting of Foreign Mission Circle of the Swedih Baptist church at haI1c of Mrs. A. Olson of 242 Bassett street.
 Meeting of Wasl1in gton L. Morgan lodge, k. of F., in Vega hall.
 Meeting of Central Labor Union in Painters hall.
 Meeting of New Britain Command cry, v. 0. G. c.
 Meeting of Royal Arcanuna. New Britain Council, No. 73s, at PAP Main street. s.* -.
 Meeting of New Britain Lodge, N. F. Q P. in Jr. O. U. A. M. hall
 Meeting of Clan Douglas, No. lao' Order Of Scottish Clans, at PIT Main street.
 Meeting of Carraody Council, k> cf C..
 Meeting of Trnnabull Colony, No. 173. United Order of Pilgrim Fatnefs' at a42 Main street.
 Choir of St. Marks to be entertained by Daughters of the King; La Tena's circus at Rentschler Park
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
SWAMP ROOT.
Is not recommended for

be found just the remedy. you need. At druggists in fifty cent and dollar sizes You may receive sample size bottle of this re- liable medicine by Parcel Post, also pam phlet telling about it.
 Address Dr. Kilmer & Co. Binghamton, N. T., and enclose ten cents. also mention the New Britain Daily Herald
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
REV. DIR oHMAN ON VACATION.
Pulpit of Swedish Lutheran Church to
 Be We'll Supplied in Absence.

Rev. Dr. S. G. Ohnan, pastor of the Swedish Lutheran church, left this afternoon on his vacation, starting on an extended trip to the Pacific coast. For the next two Sundays, Rev c. H. Helander of New York, manager of the Immigrant Home, will occupy the pulpit, after which Paul Andreen of Yale, who vii be in charge of the summer school, will preach
 Until July l, Rev. Ninrod Ebb of Bristol will be acting pastor, .batism, wedding, and funeral ceremonies. After July 1, Rev S. c. Younghert of Hartford will of1iciate.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
.BURRnI MISSION
 HAS ANNUAL l MEETING
Superintendent I. \. James RssIgls
 WoIk Of NeIghbeIhegd Cub.

II. A. James, superintendent of the Burritt Mission, submitted his resig- nation at the annual meeting of tlf mission held last night and was re- luctantiy given his release. He said he felt unfitted for the work of deal- ing with children and in addition the work was too strenuous for a man of his age. particularly after his days work in the shop. It is likely he will give stereopticon lecturers in New England in the near future.
 Rev. J. F.. Rees, president of the Mission was empowered to appoint a committee of three to select his suc- cessor. All the other officers were Ire elected and Miss Hanson of Whit ing street was made second assistant superintendent. The list of officers follows:
 {, President-J. E. Rees.
 Assistant superintendent = Mrs. Elizabeth Stoddard. Second Assistant superintendent = Miss Hanson.
 5 Secretary--S. R. Atwood.
 Treasurer--James Relyea . Orsanist-Mrs. c. R. Atwood.
 Librarian--Georze Hidden
 AuditorA. N Lewis.
 The following members represent ing the different churches in the city were selected to serve on the finance committed: Charles Steele, South church: A. N. Lewis, First church, F. F. Neumann, Trinity M. F. church; George Wild, Baptist church; Charles R. Atwood, Peoples church; Rev. J. F. Rees, Stanley Memorial
 Mission Indebtedness. The Mission has considerable in debtedness which it is expected will be wiped out this summer through the efforts of the finance committee. Bills amounting to $229 are still due against the building fund and the total in-a debtedness of the Mission is about s539. Treasurer Relyea reported to- tai receipts for the building fund Of s2a7.32 and expenditures of $226.s5, leaving 3 balance of AT. The total receipts since tho building fund was established are s1251.35 and the expenditures have been $1,250.SS. The contributions for the building fund were made as follows:
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
,ity Hens

c. Mutual Aid dance. Armory. Tuesday eve.-advt.
 Turton of London, England.
 day for New York city after
 LII Mir. and Mrs. Thomas w of Cedar street.
 E Allen has been drawn for
 in the United States dis en1ents were made last night
 a Washington Council, D. of
 titute a council In Hartford vening, May 21.
 kers of Isabella dance Fri. ofh's hall. Adm. 50 cents. 1rcn.--advt.
 Fl. Kohler and Mrs. W. J. of Springfield and Mrs. s. A. br of Northanapton. are guests one of MT. and Mrs. F. W. sr Of Hamilton street.
 on the "Red Dot Sc Cigar '. Supernaut of 193 Cherry Entertaining her nieces, the orridin of Holyoke.
 Steiner and William Ziegler resent Gerstascker lodge, I. at the session of the Grand f the I. o. O. F., in Bridge borrow.
 Hayes has taken a job with E. Martin. the tobacco 1ner- hotto: Quality First. The Eddy ard Decorating Co.--advt. |egation from St. Mary's par go to Mystic May 26 to at Nhist in the parish of Rev. M. E formerly a carate of St. .l1urcn.
 |eting of the directors of the
 A. was held last night and lon tho canvass, for funds were
 The canvass will be corn before the next meeting, June |e directors have raised s6,348. Third degree will be conferred candidates at the meeting of aial lodge, A. F. and A. M. to- evening. A lunch will be after the meeting. The second will be conferred at a meeting { 26.
 & Mutual Aid dance. s Armory. Tuesday eve. adxt. K Silva. formerly clerk at tlr, Regal, returned today from , where he has been spending atcr. Mir. Silva plans to open his third season his newsstand 1yelty store at Fishers Island near future.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
Sccond Warders to Meet
Billy Williams, Famous Comedian,
 Dead in London,

Billy Williams, the famous Austral- liam comedian, who was refused by all the music hall managers in Lon don, but who finally won the love and laughter of all England, recently died in that city. Billy Williams most popular songs have been given the public in this country through Colusl- bia Double-Disc records-their last list including Its Mine When You're Done With It" and Wait Till I'm as Old as Father The Columbia coup lings of Billy Williams songs are pop ular wherever heard. -.....- ... 4~
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

mobiles that were to be loaned the Second Warders for their outing will have to be used 1t will make it erl barrassing all around unless some change is made.
 Secured by Mclean.
 It is through Senator George P Me Lean that Senator Weeks has been se- cured fortthe New Britain republicans and it is q big feather in their cap that he has consented to come If the tentative plans for the joint out ing fall through it is not known just what action will be taken, but the Third Warders are determined to have the Massachusetts senator address them.
 Second Warders to Meet.
 President A. N. Rutherford of the Second Ward Republican club, has called a meeting of his organization for Thursday night when the matter will be discussed, but prominent sec ond warders feel that inasmuch as they made their plans first it is go more than fitting that, in view of eyers4hing.. g.. the third Maraers should congSnt 2toE ~ joint otfti g sas* ss'ts@x
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
RECIPE for GRAY
 or FADED HAIR
Can Now Be Obtained in America.

Just a few applications of this Ia nlors French prescription and you VIII have what no other preparation VIII give; a lovely even shade Of dark lus- trous hair that win make you LOOK years younger and no one can ever tell that it has been applied.
 A large 7-ounce bottle of this old and thoroughly reliable French re- cipe can be secured all ready for use for small sum at any well stocked drug store. Ask for LeMay's Cream of Sage and Quinine.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
TEA AND BRIDGE PARTIES.

The civic committee of the Woman's s club has made arrangements for tea and bridge parties to be held Satur- day afternoon at the homes of Mrs. James H. Robinson and Miss M. F.. Pease and the rooms of the Woman's Exchange on Court street. Card games will begin at o'clock and refresh merts will be served from to G.
 Special attractions will be provided for children. The proceeds will go to
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

Makes you look years younger.
 IMPORTANT: while LeMays Cream m of Sage and Quinine will stop failing hair, scalp itch and remove dandruH in one week it should NOT be used by people who do not desire their hair restored to it's natural color You can get an extra large bottle for about 50 cents at The Clark < Brainerd CO. Riker-Hegeinan Drug store.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18
IJTRYEA-KAPLAN.

A a party given Sunday evening the engagement of Samuel Luryaa to MISS Mary Kaplan was announced. The prospective groom is employed at Berkowitz's store and his fiancee IS employed at North & Judd's.
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

the Milk station, the Womanis Ex- change. and the gardens of the Boys club.
 M. F. Legforn's automobile brokel down on Main street shortly aftcp VI o'clock last night when an axle was sprung. None of the occupants was thrown out f
New Britain herald., 1915-05-18

A son. George Milton Warfieid. has been born at tho New Britain General hospital to MT. and Mrs. George M. Warfleld of Francis street.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-08
TEUTONs CAPTURE 5000,
PRISONERS AT KRUEJEvAC

Berlin, via Tuckerton. Nov. S.
Attacking the Bulgarians south OF
Strumnitza. near the southeastern
corner of Serbia. an Anglo-French
army was repulsed heavily.
The Austro- German forces occu-
pied Krueieyac and captured 5000
prisoners. the official statement today
announced
Capture OF Krujevac chalked up
another Is miles on the Teutons' ad-
vance toward Nish.
Hand-to-hand fighting desperately
continued for time in the Strum-
nitza struggle. The Bulgars, though
outnumbered. were victorious. The
fighting still RACES on the Serbian
side Of the frontier west of the Orient
railroad in the Krivolak-Sonitzhglava
region between the allies and Bull
gars, with the advantage in the Bull
gars' favor.
As a result Of the Krujevac strug-
gle 1900 wounded are in the hos
pitals there. Ten cannon and large
quantities Of ammunition and sup
plies were captured.
The Austro-G Germans are attacking
south OF Kraljevo. The Austrians
have reached Ivanjica.