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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
Napoleon
From MONDAYS Daily,

The announcement of the death of
Mrs. T. Hamp at the st. Joseph's
hospital in Mankato Sunday morning
came as shock to her many friends
here. Although it was known that
the end was not far, genuine sym
pathy is felt for Mr.. Hamp, who Is
left entirely alone in his sorrow. Mr..
and Mrs. Hamp came here from Man
kato about four years ago to take
charge of the Hamp Furniture COM
pany store of which Mr. Hamp is
manager. They Immediately identi-
fed themselves with the Congrega-
tional church and the different
branches of church work of that or
ganization. She was also vice pres
ident of the Mapleton's Woman's
Study club and an active member OF
the local Eastern Star, which society
will have charge of the funeral at
the grave. The remains will arrive
from Mankato today at 3:45 p. m.
Funeral from the Congregational
church Tuesday at one p. m. Rev
E. Larke, the pastor will officiate.
Father Colbert of Winnebago will
conduct a forty hour devotional
meeting in the Catholic church, be-
ginning Tuesday, March 81. Sermons
will be given every morning and
evening.
NJ A. Gilmore made several trips
to Mankato last week, looking for a
man and wife to live on his farm east
of town. Miss Ruth Nerbovig returned
with him on Saturday after two
days visit with her grandparents in
Mapleton.
Miss Rachel knight is confined to
the house with an attack of tonsilf-
tbs. -
Over one hundred people took din
ner at the Pastime restaurant Sun
day noon.
The Domestic Science class had
food sale at the rooms in the high
school building Saturday afternoon.
at which time they had for sale, of
their own making, doughnuts, cakes,
cookies, rolls, baked bea:4s and brown
bread. They served doughnuts and
coffee all afternoon. Many ladies Wis
tied the sale and carried home sus-
picious looking packages. The class
received many compliments upon
their cooking which is encouraging
to both class and instructor. They
will clear about seven dollars for the
Domestic Science department.
Calvin Young is at home for few
days. ...- ... -. '. ..-..
Miss ,Kittie Ward was a Mankato
visitor Saturday. .-. ....... .--.,..
Mrs. Ruth Lueben spent Saturday
and Sunday with her daughter, Miss
Jessie who is student of the state
university. ....... -.
Mrs Mary Miliken, who recently
returned from Mankato hospital, Is
recovering nicely. 70 -. ...: .
Mrs. Charles Ellis of Good Thund-
er has been at the home of A. ].
Ellis assisting in the care of Mrs. A.
,J. Ellis, who is not in the best of
health. ~ To-
Miss Selma Peters of Grand Forks,
n. D., and Thomas Carey of Medo
township were married early this
morning at the Catholic parsonage.
They took the morning train for a
trip to North Dakota and other
points. Pr
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
Cambria
from MONDAYS Daily.

from Mondays Daily. s.t
The literary of last Wednesday
was a decided success. A large at
tendance was present, and all en-
joyed it very much. "
Rev. E. w. Griffith went to Man
kato Thursday.
The Welsh American Concert COM
pany held concert in the Woodman
hall of Cambria Monday of last
week The hall was crowded and
everybody enjoyed the music which
was of very high class.
The Ladies' Cemetery union met at
the home of Mrs Charles Espenson
last Tuesday.
Mrs. Richard Roberts went to st.
Peter Thursday to visit her sister
Mrs. w. 7. Jones.
Miss Debora Davis has returned
to keep house for the Jones brothers.
Mrs. Jonathan Lewis and little
daughter CT Tracy are visiting her
mother, Mrs. Hugh R. Hughes.
The Jenkins Medicine show is be-
ing held in Cambria this week. They
are voting on the most popular baby.
Mrs. Peter Espenson of Winthrop
was visiting in Cambria last week.
Martin Schnobrich shipped three
carloads of stock from Cambria
Thursday.
Hugh Edwards and family Visited
George Edwards of Judson ore day
last week.
The following officers were elect
ed Tuesday: Supervisor, William M.
Lewis; town clerk, D. c.. Price;
treasurer, E. l.. Harris; justice of
peace, d. w. Harris; constables
Owen Owens and James Wagner.
Mrs. E. w. Griffith went to Lake
Crystal Tuesday.
Mrs. Edwin Williams, who has
been on the sick list for long time.
has recovered.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
From MONDAYS Daii~.

From MONDAYS DaitS
Attorney Grove of Glenwood was
in the city on business today.
Conrad Hagen of st. James trans.
acted business in the city today
Simon Sorenson of New Ulm visit,
ed friends in the city yesterday.
Miss Inez Thompson is the guess
of Miss Clara Anstelte at Rochester.
Miss Agnes Meyer of Verndale
visited friends in the city last Satur-
day.
F. H. Morelock of Good Thunder
transacted business in the city to-
day.
Mrs. Franklin Martin of Mime
apolis is the guest of friends in the
city.
John Franta of New Ulm was g
business caller in the city last Sat
urday.
Peter Sharp and son Harley OIL
Winnebago were in the city on bust
ness last Saturday.
Mrs. H. Guttman returned Saturday
evening from Faribault and Owatonna
where she had been visiting
Henry Solverud of Hayfield ar
rived Saturday and spent Sunday
with relatives in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Hawkins
of Wells visited relatives and friends
in the city over Sunday
Mr.. L. H. Hovig arrived Saturday
evening from st. Paul and visited over
Sunday with his brother, o. B. Hovig
Mr.. and Mrs. F. R. Lowell OIL
Vernon Center spent Sunday as
guests Of Mr.. and Mrs Miles Porter
Mrs Bruno Roemer was called to
Milwaukee yesterday to attend the
funeral of her sister, Mrs William
George.
Mrs. William Sorrel Of Judson
spent Sunday as the guest of her
mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Lewis on
North Front street.
Miss Frances Wells left Saturday
for Shreveport, La, via Chicago,
H., and Louisville, KY. She will
visit friends in these cities.
Robert Deuser returned home from
Minneapolis yesterday, where he had
been the past three weeks in the in
terests of the Lampert Lumber COM
pany.
Mrs William Ellis returned this
morning from WATERFOWL, S. D. She
reports her little grandaughter's con-
dition as somewhat improved, but
still confined to her bed.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. A. Rosche of St.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
LAST RITES WERE SAID
Funeral of the Late Edward Pfeiffer
Was Held Yesterday Afternoon;
Was Largely Attended
From Mondays Daily.


Firemen of Mankato, Sons of Her.
man, members of the Ancient Order
OF United Workmen and many
other friends were present at the
funeral of the late Edward Pfeiffer,
which took place yesterday after
noon from the Landkamer undertake
ing rooms.
The service was conducted by
Rev. Carl Kruger, pastor of the
German Methodist church.
Active pail bearers were Ernest
Fallenstein, Benjamin Bangerter,
Frank Kieffe, Joiner Steiner, Otto
I-amm and Lawrence Henlein. Hon
orary pail bearers were George
Pond, George Wiedeman, Mic Klein
schmidt, Erick Engwalson, Oscar
Bennett and w. e. Stewart.
The route of march to Glenwood
cemetery was by way of Walnut,
Broad and Warren streets and Glen
wood avenue.
The body was laid to rest with
fitting ceremonies at the mausoleum
Daniel Coughlan, an old resident of
the city, is seriously i'll at his home
on Rhine street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
Party For Mrs. Gus kieinschmidt.

The staff Of the Degree OF Honor
rendered Mrs. Gus Kleinschmidt a
very pleasant surprise a her home on
West Front street Saturday after
noon, it being her birthday ami
versary. The afternoon was spent in
playing cards and in music, after
which refreshments were served.
There were thirty-five present.
among whom were several of the
neighbors and friends.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
From Mondays DaiIv.

rro" "OHody . cd''S'. ...
VERY successful" was the invari-
able reply of the dealers having cars
on display, when asked what they
thought of the automobile show this
year. The show closed Saturday
night after three days of busy en-
deavor, during which the armory
was crowded afternoons and even
ings by people who came in from
miles around to attend the show as
well as by local people.
mo town near the size of Man
kato has been able to put on as good
an automobile show, or have so
many excellent makes of cars repre-
Gented," stated E. B. Nugent, fac
tory representative OF the WHY'S
Overland Inc, factory of Toledo,
Ohio, Saturday night. Mr.. Nugent
was here assisting Harry H: Perrin,
local dealer and distributor, with his
and stated that at least five cars
had been sold during the three days,
and more sales were in prospect.
Our factory is capable of turning
out 10000 cars day, and is the
largest auto factory in the world
under collective buildings" said Mr.
Nugent. "The company is spending
$4,000 this year for a service plant
at Minneapolis, where we will carry
$4,000 worth of parts, and we will
have similar plant in ST. Paul. :"
In the display of cars shown by
G. A Lewis a chassis of the 'Incom
parable REQ Fifth" was shown and
its workings thoroughly explained by
Lynn Jones. The chassis failed to
arrive until the last day of the show,
and will be on display at the Minne-
opa garage, where visitors will be
welcome to view it and have the
mechanism explained to them.
Visitors congregated around the
displays, spending considerable time
admiring the cars exhibited by Dilln
er & Holbrook, Schwender Bros, the
Eckman company, and the Clements
company, and the Packard company,
and the splendid cars of different
makes came in for their full share or
attention. 1t is estimated that about
sixty sales resulted from the show
. Inc SpGCldl Go vi ClCSIId gave a
splendid program of musical numbers
Saturday night, and several chorus
numbers were given by the Grand
theatre quartet, the enthusiastic APP
plause which greeted each selection
evincing the appreciation of the au-'
dience.
Speaking of Tires.
A. e. Milford, who attended the
auto show in speaking of tires said:
""The United States Tire company
now offers for the first time in the
history of the tire business a COM
plete line of tires made by one great
company to meet every Individual
need, and dares to say that United
States Tires are now developed to a
point of tire efficiency never before
obtained in rubber tires There are
now five United States Tires, Nobby
Tread, Chain Tread. Used Tread,
Plain Tread and Royal Cord.
"On all of which the Honor Mark
of great company has been placed.
And the seal of the largest rubber
company in the world must stand for
inviolahle, unimpeachable honesty in
its methods and its products. Not
obstreperous about small things such
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24

made by the girls for the needy chill
dren of Europe, and were present
ed as a gift in honor of Camp Fire
Day. The ceremonies were impress
sively conducted, and at tho close of
the program nice refreshments were
served The local Camp Fire has
twelve members and was organized
last October The officers are:
President, Miss Lydia Trenhauser;
Vice President, Miss Margaret Ham
pl;' secretary, Miss Olive Samuelson;
treasurer, Miss Margaret Trenhaus
er; guardian of the fire, Miss May
Fletcher.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
From Mondays Daily.
Celebrated Cambria Pioneers Eighty.
seventh Birthday

A very happy event occurred Sat
urday afternoon at the home of
Enoch Price in Cambria township,
where a number of relatives and
friends had gathered to celebrate
the eighty seventh birthday of the
old pioneer. David Price. Mr.. Price
settled on the farm now occupied
and operated by his son, Enoch, in
May, 1856 and has lived there con-
tinuously ever since. Since the
death of his wife in 1895, he has
divided his large farm between his
two sons, Enoch and Evan D. Price
and has made his home at the old
homestead with his son, Enoch. This
pleasant affair was arranged by his
children and grandchildren as a sur
prise party, and it proved a big
success, and was greatly enjoyed by
him and all. Rev. e. w. Griffiths,
I in behalf of the four surviving chill
dren, presented Mr. Price in a few
chosen words a fine house coat. Rev.
Griffiths also read an appropriate
poem which he had composed for
the occasion and then Mr. Prices
eldest son.. James D. Price, who is
quite noted among the Welsh for his
bardic genius, read an excellent
poem, which he had composed to his
father. The family have number of
good musicians and the balance of
the time was pleasantly spent in
singing and conversation. The days
festivities closed with a sumptuous
banquet. .-. ..... ..~... -.,m..a.
/ Mr.. Price for his age is wonder
fully well preserved physically and
mentally and enjoyed the celebra-
ton immensely and told many story
of his early life and pioneer days.
Besides the children, a number of
grandchildren and at-grandchil-
. dren were present. The guests in
cluded among others the following
relatives and friends: Mr.. and Mrs
James d. Price, Enoch Price and his
three children, Eleanor, David and
Ivor; Mr.. and Mrs. Evan Price and
son, Emery; Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Roberts and daughter, Nellie, and
two sons, Peter E. and E. James
! Roberts and their wives; D. Charles
Price and wife and children, Elmer,
Viola and Willard; Rev. E. w. Grit
fiths and wife and son; John F..
Jones and wife; Harry Matthews,
! Henry J. Hughes, and Attorney
, Thomas Hughes of Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
In Honor of Miss Hendricks.

Mrs. W. Sutherland VIII enter
tain the ladies of the city at her
home on Lincoln street tomorrow
afternoon at 2:30, to meet Miss
Rozetta Hendricks, state president
of the w. C. T. u, who will talk
on the work of the union. Refresh
ments will be served free of charge,
and all ladies are invited.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
limited Press Disuatcn.l

Washington, March 20.-The criX
of the campaign in the house o. rep
resentatives over the proposed in
crease in the American standing
army is believed to have been reached
in the offer of the amendment by
Congressman Julius Kahn of Califor-
MIA to the Hay bill. This amendment
would increase the standing army to
10000. This is 10000 more than
the Hay bill provides. 1t is claimed
that the Hay bill, as it stands, has
the full approval OF President Will
son.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
FIX The ARMY AT 100000
Amendment to Hay Bill Introduced Ii
House Today By Representative
n Kahn Killed

Washington; March 2o.-By an
overwhelming vote, the house of
representatives today went on
record against large increase in
the American standing army.
The Kahn amendment to the Hay
bill was defeated by vote of
1853 to 80. The Hay bill raises
the army to 100000 but the
Kahn amendment would make it
100000. ...
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
Reynolds Sperra.

Announcement has been made OF
the engagement of Miss Ada Reynolds
of Minneapolis and Mr.. Henry Sperra
of this city, the wedding to be solem-
nized in Minneapolis next May. Miss
REYNOLDS is well known in Mankato,
having spent several months here last
summer. At present she is making
her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. j. w. Healey in Minneapolis.
Mr. Sperra is the son of William
, Sperra of this city, and is bookkeeper
at the F.. w. KruSe store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
Odd Fellows at Banquet

Eighteen members Of Blue Earth
Encampment No. s, I. o. o. F. mo-
tored to st. Peter Saturday evening
and conferred three degrees on a
class of twenty eight. There was "a
large attendance at the ceremonies,
including NJ H. McDevitt, grand pa
triarch, and F. NJ. Cashier, grand
scribe of Minneapolis. The affair was
held in the l. o. o. F. hall, and an ex-
cellent banquet was served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
DEATH FROM The SHOT
AL Jacobs, Farmer, Who Was Attacked
At Carnival In Albert Lea,
Is Dead
From Mondays Daily.

Albert Lea, March 20.-Al Jacobs
who was shot in a quarrel at the
Jarvis carnival west OF the city last
summer, died from the effects of his
wound at the Naeve hospital. Jacobs
was young farmer from near Glen
vile.
Albert Keeney, who shot Jacobs,
was sentenced to an indeterminate
sentence. He was brought, down from
the Steele county jail and is now
serving time in the new county jail {.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24

some instances buildings that have
been used for private enterprises
have been taken over by the govern
ments for their own use.
A number of delegates from neigh
boring churches were in attendance
during the convention and the
preaching services were well at
tended
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
Birthday Anniversary

A party of friends gathered at the
home of Joseph Roemer on Broad
street last evening to celebrate his
seventeenth birthday anniversary.
The evening was spent in playing
games, after which nice refresh
ments were served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
Appeared in Piano Recital.

Miss Louise NJ. Bruels appeared
in piano recital at Good Counsel
Academy yesterday afternoon at
$780, and the affair was we'll attended
by relatives and friends of the young
lady, who will graduate this. spring
from the music course of the college.
Miss Bruels gave a varied program,
of classical numbers, with beautiful
rendition very pleasing to her audi
ence, as follows:
Prelude, C Sharp Minor, OPP. 3,
No. 2 ..Ra chmaninoff
Warum? Op. II, No. 80. Schuman
Grillen, Op II, No. ..... Schuman
Impromptu, No. 80 ...... Schubert
Automne, OPP. 35, No. Chaminade
Suite, Op. Is .Arensky
Romance.
Valse.
Second piano, Miss Oberle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Bruels OF St
Paul were in attendance at the re-
cital given by their daughter, and
also visited with friends in the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
Firestonc-Weeks.

Rev. Ross T. Paden, pastor of the
Presbyterian church will leave to-
morrow for Minneapolis to perform
the marriage ceremony at the we'd
ding of Miss Firestone, formerly of
this city, and lately teaching school
in Minneapolis, and Mr.. Weeks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
Surprise Party.

Miss Doris Crane was pleasantly
surprised at her home, 31S North
Broad street, last evening by a party
of sixteen classmates and friends, in
honor of ner birthday. The evening
was spent in playing games and
several musical selections. were
rendered by Mrs. Nels Holden and
Floyd Morgan. At the close of the
evening dainty refreshments were
served. Covers were laid for sixteen,
and the centerpiece was a beautifully
decorated birthday cake. The guests
departed at late hour wishing Miss
Crane many happy returns of the
day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
Camp Fire Girls Held Celebration.

Makatooze Camp Fire girls of Hope
Chapel held a very pretty celebration
Saturday evening, in honor of the
birthday anniversary of the Camp
Fire movement, which was honored
by Camp Fire girls throughout the
country. The mothers of the girls
and a few invited friends were pres
ent, and thoroughly enjoyed the ex-
cellent and well conducted program.
The rooms were illumined with can
dies, and the Camp Fire girls were
attired in ceremonial costumes. Hon.
ors were awarded. and Camp Fire
songs were sung by the girls, after
which one new member was received
and two old members were given the
rank of Wood Gatherer. In response
to a request from headquarters arti-
Giles of wearing apparel had been
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-03
Will Start a New Building Boom

A good deal of building has been in progress in Birmingham within the last twelve months, but it has been three years since there was anything like old-time activity in the building trades.
 Bustle among the builders this sum- mer would make business in every di rection hum. And nothing will start a boom in the residential or mercantile sections of Birmingham so quickly as la general breaking of foundation ground by the building contractors.
 With the ratification of the $2,000,- 900 bond proposition for school build ing purposes and the ratification of the $500,000 auditorium bond proposi- tion at next Mondays election a healthy boom will be sure to follow. Not only that, but Birmingham will have what it needs to put it in for Wdru-SOlIlS CLASS.
 Until this city has large audito- rum or convention hall it will be seri- ously handicapped in competing with other southern cities of approximately it's size for national gatherings. And until it has additional school buildings it will not be able to provide comfort ably and hygenically for more than two-thirds of it's present school popu- lation. As conditions are now Bir- mingham will certainly not be able to save its face unless the $2,OOO,0O0 bond proposition carries.
 But both the building bond issues are popular and it is probable that each will receive large majority of 1 the votes cast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-03
From the Montgomery Advertiser. "HE steamer Peerless, plying be- tween Mobile and Montgomery,

From the Montgomery Advertiser. "HE steamer Peerless, plying be-
 tween Mobile and Montgomery.
 ! landed at the wharf here Wednes- day morning with the largest cargo on record coming to the city by water. The freight, measured by carloads, was slightly over 20 cars and consisted of IF carloads of grain and feedstuffs one car of dry goods. one of refrige- ra ators and another of fountain syrups, besides a miscellaneous lot of other commodities. Quite a number of rep resentative business men were on hand to witness this evidence of the splen- did growth of the river traffic.
 The boat was somewhat delayed and should have reached here Tuesday night The City of Mobile will be up Saturday, 1t is said, with another large cargo. Prior to the receipt of this cargo from the Peerless it is stated that the four preceding cargoes were valued at about $60,000 an average of about $15.000 each. The value of the cargo of the Peerless was considerably higher than of either of the preced- ing boats.
 When the interstate commerce com mission discriminated against Mont gomery by raising rates. the wholesale grocery people here realized they would soon be up against it, the in- crease in numbers of cases reaching S2
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-06-03

Teaching Carranza a Lesson

As Carranza's de facto government makes no progress at stabilization 1t will be only a question of time when the United States will feel impelled to intervene, restore order and set up a government that will protect life and property and promote prosperity.
 Carranza's discourteous note to President Wilson, in which the first chief threatened war unless our ex- peditionary force is withdrawn imme- diately, shows that he does not know the rudiments of diplomatic etiquette; does not know how to be polite and at the same time firm; does not know human nature.
 President Wilson's patient, waiting attitude toward Mexico has been criti- cized by some of his constant admirers. Many stanch supporters of admins tration policies, as rule, have grown restive with the government for its handling of the Mexican situation.
 It's all very well for big nation to deal gently with a weak neighbor, but in the case of, Mexico there has been too much forbearance, especially in view of that country's disingenuous- neSS and it's anparent inability to re- store and maintain order.
 If we are to have war with Mexico eventually, Carranza might be doing us a good turn by starting it now. It is certain that President Wilson will take his time in replying to the last Mexican note. Also he is teaching the de facto government a needed lesson in civility to say nothing of common sense.