The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-08-04
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from Saturdays Daily.


George Argetsinger, father of At
torney U. G. Argetsinger, passed away
at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J..
L. Stevens of Old Mapleton Thurs
day, of complication of diseases and
old age, being over eighty years. Mr..
Argetsinger came to Minnesota from
Wisconsin in an early day and re-
sided upon farm in East Mapleton
for many years, about twenty years
ago he sold his farm and after a
time spent in Whitewater, Wis, he
moved with his wife and younger
children to Mapleton, building the
home now owned by Hon. William
Mcqueen. Later he moved to Pipe
stone, where Mrs. Argetsinger died
few years ago. The family consisted
of two girls and nine boys all of
whom now are in positions of trust
and responsibility. Mr.. Argetsinger was
man of sturdy character, respected
by all and his home was the scene
of many a joyous time participated in
by friends of the large family. Flu
neral arrangements have not been
made, but interment will be at Pipe
stone, beside his wife.
DR.. and Mrs. Bussee and cashier
G.. NJ Credicott and wife spent a day
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. c. Week at New
Ulm.
Mrs. William Prentzlou was Man
kato visitor yesterday.
Mrs. r. B. Hanna and Miss Flor
ence, were in Mankato Thursday.
Miss Hanna Mountain of Good
Thunder visited the first of the week
at the Norton home.
Miss Jessie Mcqueen is home from
the State University summer school
until October 1.
The weather is fine for corn, but
very hard on men and horses en-
ployed in the harvest. Charles Stew
ems lost a horse yesterday and Ed
Beise one the day before. Winter
wheat is being cut now and then a
| field is fine, but the majority is thin,
short and weedy.
Mrs J. H. Dobie was unfortunate
enought to fall while inspecting the
new porch that is being added to their
home 1t was found she had broken
her arm and DR.. Bomberger was
called to reduce the fracture.
The soil is getting very dry and
hard, large cracks can be seen. Flow
ers and garden stuffs are beginning
to feel the effects of the hot weather.
Claude Brooks, wife and daughter
spent a few days with Mrs. S. G.
Brooks this week.
Mrs. Walter Griggs has returned
to her home at Minnesota Lake. from
the hospital. She is doing nicely.
Mr.. Hall, manager of the Hanse
farm, has been enjoying a visit from
his father who lives in Wisconsin.
S. Bosworth, teacher of Manual
training in the public school, has re-
turned to Mapleton.
The board of education elected Of
fcers at it's meeting President, Will
liam Borchert; secretary, B. F. Nc
Gregor; treasurer, T. B. Taylor.
Miss Ruth Leuben of the sixth
grade sent in her resignation, which
was accepted.
M. A. Gilmore lost fine large ami
NAL from his herd of cattle yester-
day.
John Dee has resumed work in his
shop after his enforced vacation due
to broken leg.
MIS-. WlllldIll MCSluceIl, MIS-. L HoIH-
as Howieson, and ]. G. Morris will
entertain the Ladies' Thimble bee at
the Congregational parlors next We'd
nesday afternoon, August 2.
Mrs. H. J. Wadell is enjoying a
visit from Mrs. John Smith of Revil-
10, S. d.
Misses Hazel Johnston and Ards
Gilmore drove to Vernon Friday.
Mrs. Henry Troendle, who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
A. Pagel at Mankato, returned with
Mr. Troendle Friday.
Miss Margaret and Miss Honora
Norton were Mankato visitors Thurs
day.
Miss Verona Dietz and Misses Lou
and Della Thies went to Blue Earth
Friday for visit with Miss Catherine
Franklin.
Mapleton draws trade from as far
south as Northern Iowa. A farmer
came from south of Easton for ma
chine extras one night this week. So
much for the auto, and good roads