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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11

hatter's plush. Shapes were small
and medium. Flowers, fancy feath-
ers, ribbons and Llalines were the
trimming effects.
Evening cloakes like grandma S
were full to take in and hang grace
fully over the hoped skirt. These
il beautiful shot taffettas or soft bro
cades trimmed with fur, proved popu-
lar
In mems clothes exhibited, light
stripes in dark suits were more than
ever in vogue. The cut of the coat
and trousers has undergone but little
change over fall suits.
Mems hats for early spring will be
soft felt made up in light grays, sill
vars, olive green's, and moselles.
Shoes will be both tan and black, with
tan predomi1ating.
Chicago merchants predict an IN
rsually heavy sale Of Palm Beach
clothes and other outing toys this
spring, ard have put in stocks with
the expectations of selling NOR of
this kind of clothes than evCv be-
fore
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Garden CITY
Erem Nor days OaIEv.

From Mondays DsHv.
J. c. Jay and family enjoyed visit
from relatives from South Dakota
last week
The regular meeting of the Study
club was very well attended at the
home Of Mrs. L. d. Mills last We'd
nesday
Mrs. E. Updegraft died at noon Sun
day The funeral service will be held
at the Christian church, Wednesday
at one o'clock.
George Gilman and G. w. John
came from their jury duties at Man
kato Saturday returning to the coun
ty seat Monday.
Leland Mcdonald and mother from
Rapidan were calling in town Satur-
day.
Mrs. Alice Cavett is on the sick
list
Mrs. Emeline Crane was the guest
of Mrs. L. d. Mills the last of the
week
C. H. John is running the hardware
in the absence of the proprietor
A "swop social will be held in
the basement of the Christian church
under the auspices of the social COM
mittee of the Endeavor society, We'd
nesday evening, February 8. A good,
pleasant evening is promised and re-
freshments will be served free to all
who attend.
Mrs. Josephine Wood and daughter
Valrah. entertained Mr. and Mrs. L..
D. Mills and Mr.. and Mrs. Olmsted at
a social hour and luncheon Saturday
afternoon. 1t was most delightful
occasion.
Hugh Jones of Lake Crystal was in
town on professional business Sunday
afternoon.
The sick ones in the Charles Conk-
ling home are improving.
The regular meeting of the G. w.
B. NJ. will be held at the home of
Mrs. Eta OSgood next Saturday aft
ernoon. All ladies are invited.
The Edna Earle Crum company was
greeted by splendid audience last
Thursday night The representations
and the violin numbers were eSpe-
c'ally fine. The, last number of the
course will be lecture by DR.. Gran
vile Jones, who comes very highly
recommended. Watch for the exact
date, which cannot be given at this
time.
All who are interested in Endeavor
work are invited to be present at the
Christian church at 1920 a. M, next
Sunday, when an address will be CIV
en- on the work of the society.
The birthday meeting of the Study
club will be held with Mrs. Julia
Thurston. February Is, instead OF
Wednesday, the regular day.
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From Mondays Daily

Charles ellison, well digger of Yer
non Center, was found guilty in po-
lice court late Saturday of making
the threat to damage the we'll he
had constructed on the farm of Miles
Porter in that township. Judge Ply
mat required him to furnish a bond
of 500 to keep the peace, and to re-
frain from carrying out that threat
Mr.. ellison and Mr.. Porter were in
dispute over the amount that Mr.. Por-
ter should pay for the well. MI.
ellison admitted in court that he had
a method of stopping up a well and
thus forcing payment, but he claimed
this was not damaging the well, the
stoppage lasting only until he saw fit
to remove it. The court, however,
took the view that this was damaging
the well.
County Attorney Schmitt prosecuted
the case. A.. c. Edwards of North
Mankato was attorney for the de-
Tense
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From Mondays OaiIs.

Sheriff Osten late this afternoon
placed under arrest Oliver Wooten
on the charge of sending threatening
letters to his wife, who lives at Mel
rose, Mimi, telling her to send him
money, or something dreadful would
happen to her and her mother.
This explains the recent visit paid
to Mankato by Sheriff B. e. Schoe-
ner of ST. Cloud Sheriff Osten this
afternoon sent him word by tele-
phone that his man was arrested and
he need only come to Blue Earth
jail and get him.
Sheriff Osten related how he ap-
preached his man and recognized
him from the description, walking On
the streets of Mankato. The sheriff
asked him if he was Wooten, and
the other. the sheriff relates, called
himself Oliver Price. The sheriff re-
lates that he searched the mans
pockets and found letters there ad-
dressed to Oliver Wooten.
This man has been operator for
the Northwestern railroad at Eyota
Mimi. and there it appears that he
has gone by the name CT Oliver
Price. He worked there nights.
1t is said that he has been hanging
around Mankato for long time, on
and On, waiting for the money to
come from his wife. 1t is alleged
that he gave her just seventeen days
within which to send it.
The prisoner is about thirty years
old.
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Judson

FROM M~rdsr's DaIIv.
The Bartlett and Jones store and
stock have been sold to Elmer and
William Johnson of Judson, who will
take possession in the near future.
David c. Evans has started to haul
material for new dwelling. which
will be built on part of the home farm
near Judson village. The building will
be erected of concrete blocks by the
Judson Concrete company and Err
nest Black will do the wood work.
Bessie Roberts, who has been very
sick, is. reported as getting better. 4
The Missionary society of Jerusa-
lem church, held its meeting last
week at the home of Mrs. George
Roberts and was well attended, in
spite of the extremely cold weather.
John NJ, James of Mankato called
on some friends in this neighborhood
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10y, MONDAYS ,-aiir
Musical Program For The Meeting OF
Teachers.

Teachers.
The musical program fer the South
ern Minnesota Teacher association
promises to be one Of he NEST inter-
esting features cf the meeting. AT
the conference Ui the superinten-
dents and principals, which takes
place Thursday evening in the high
school building, Miss Gertrude Ner-
bovig, piano, Miss Julia Hub, violin
and Miss Eleanor Johnson, soprano
give a shcrt program. Friday morning
at the first general session, at the
normal school, the high school glee
club will sing and Mrs. Minnie Hub
bard has consented to play violin
solo, taking the place OF the semi
chorus from the normal school, which
is unable to appear at this time. Mrs
Mamie Skuse Gerlach will accompany
Mrs. Hubbard. There will be chorus
from the fifth and sixth grades Of the
elementary school to opeu the Friday
afternoon session at $3.50. These chill
dren will sing for the music section
also. Friday evening piano. solo by
J. F. E. Chase of the high school, and
a song by the United German singers,
Mr.. Jache directing. and Miss Luis
dorf singing the soprano obligato,
precede the two addresses. Last, but
by no means least of the musical at
fractions, Harry VERSIONS trio will
play for the Saturday morning ses-
sion.
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~pm Mondays SsTTv.

Bordcn's CONDENSED Milk company
of New York recently stated that
they contemplated building a branch
milk condensary in the west and
Secretary Soaring OF the Commercial
club took the matter up with the
management, with the object of hav-
ing the new plant locate in this city.
In letter received at the Commercial
club this morning from A. Johnson,
Jr, assistant manager OF the manu-
featuring department of the Borden
company, occurs the following inter-
esting passages:
Gas you may know, condensed and
evaporated milk has been placed on
the free Est il the Underwood tariff
bill. The result of this was that i'm
mediately after the passage OF the
act large quantities of foreign made
condensed milk were imported into
the United States and sold at prices
so low that no American manufactur-
er could have hoped to have met and
continued in business. With high
tariff on two Of the principal articles
used in the manufacture of our prod
ucts, ie., ti,l-plate and sugar, we are
placed on an u1ldf OASIS W COIupeIc
favorably with foreign manufactur-
ers, who are allowed to bring into this
country large quantities of milk con-
tanning sugar and packed in tins free
Of duty. You can therefore see that
with the great uncertainty there is
as to the future prospects of the in
dustry especially while we are not
protected by a reasonable tariff, that
the question of extension of business
is one that must be deferred"
R. Martens & Co., Inc, of New
York, has written to the Mankato
Commercial club, enclosing a special
~ prepared map of Russia, and pro-
poses to distribute maps of like char
acter among the leading Eanufactur-
ers of the United States. The map
contains much Information about
Russia, and those who desire to know
more about the country should write
to the Martens company, who strong
ly emphasize the necessity of Amer
lean manufacturers who wish to en-
ter the Russian field at the conclu-
sion Of the present war to take steps
at once to acquire the necessary
knowledge to do so. The letter is
signed by r. Martens, vice president
of the company. =
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r. e. Brown, general manager
of the local Consumers Power
company, stated today that the
Consumers Power company of
this city is a part of the Gen.
sumers' Power company of ST.
Paul, which has now become the
Northern States Power company
by an amendment to the articles
of incorporation filed with the
secretary of state by A. D. Huey,
president of the organization, and
r. j. Graf, secretary. The local
company will eventually take the
name Northern States Power
company.
Minneapolis, February 7.-Minne-
apolis becomes the headquarters ant
executive and managerial center fol
all the Byllesby electrical properties
under a new plan announced Satur-
day night to bring them all directly
under the one name, Northern States
Power company, with the main office
here.
The Northern States Power COM
pany which controls the Minneapolis
General Electric company and Con.
sumers' Power company of st. Pau
will increase it's capital stock from
$17,5O0,000 to. $30,000,000. The Con.
sumers' Power company nominally
will cease to exist.
The Minneapolis General Electric
company will go out of existence
nominally, if it is found that this i.
possible legally. For the presen
there will be no change of name OF
the part of the Minneapolis company
but it practically is certain that the
change will be made eventually.
Robert F. Pack, manager of the
Minneapolis General Electric com.
pany, who recently was made vice
president of the Northern States
Power company, said last night tina
the increase in capitalization of thu
Northern States Power company tt
$30,000,000 is in the form of authori
zation only, and predicates actual in
crease only as the changes are made
In the case of the Consumers Pow
err company of st. Paul with regard t
which the plan for change is definite
its stock will be cancelled and North
ern States Power stock issued t,
holders.
In the event that the Minneapolis
General Electric company also passe
nominally. the same process of eX
change of stock will follow
There are other smaller compan
les, including the Red River Powe
company, that will likewise come I'M
der the general name Northern State
Power company when the change ha
been worked out in full" Mr.. Pacl
said. "The move is in the interest o
efficiency and economy"
Fl. NJ. Byllesby of Chicago is presi
dent of the Northern States Powe
company. Under the new plan MI
Pack becomes vice president of tina
company, and H. R. Frost. now treas
urer Of the Minneapolis Genera
Electric company becomes treasure
and assistant secretary of the North
ern States Power company.
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Daughters of American Revolution
Held Interesting Meeting.

Anthony Wayne Chapter Daughters
of the American Revolution held a
pleasant and profitable meeting Sat
urday afternoon at the home of Mrs.
E. L. Halves, 527 Byron street, Mrs.
Halves and Mrs. William Standish
being hostegses. During the meeting
it was voted to invite Mrs. George c.
Squires of Minneapolis to be the
guest of the local d. A. R. at lunch
con to be given at the Saulpaugh
on February %. If Mrs. Squires ac-
cepts the invitation the affair will be
arranged in the near future. The re-
n1ainder of the afternoon was spent
in making bandages from the seven
ty-five yards of hospital gauze re-
Gently purchased, which will be pre-
scented to the American Red Cross in
the name of the local chapter At the
conclusion Of the meeting nice re-
freshments were served by the host
esSeS.
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Er~~ MONDAYS Daily

Chicago, February From Chicago
tonight messages of hoops and hoops
and more hoops, and short Jackets,
and tight bodices, will be flashed to
New York, London, even to Paris it
self.
p. Beginning ton git. Chic?go garmns,t
manufacturers. hatters, milliners end
jewellers will stage for week, Moth
ing to Wear but Clothes" the clothes
eYtravagant around which Chicago's
1916 spring style show rcvolves. Pref
ty girls from the Chicago Grand Opera
company will wear the feminine togs.
A peep behind the scenes today
showed that some of the skirts tend
ed toward hoops and ran down over
the ankles after being worn almost
up to the knees all winter
The crinoline skirt too. was on the
lob. They were worn in fabrics such
an failes,, tafetas, grosgrains, and
even gabardines, and serges for the
promenade; and in ninon. marGui-
settle, tuIle. and chiffon combined with
fiiInsy laces and the suggest of
bodices in materials of different tex
lures and colors.
In spring dresses the light deli
cate shades prevailed. Overdress
effects, full length sleeves and both
high and low collars were worn :.
Cream dress fabrics were among the
favorites and novelty weaves were
scarce. Black and white fabrics in
checks, stripes and plaids We're in
high. favor, too Spangled and beaded
trimmings of high quality were pro-
nourced. Many Of the finer dresses
bore iridescent trimmings and nets.
There's no relief for poor hubby,
for spring waists We're featured by
buttons in the back though few
button in front styies were shown.
Milady's early spring millinery
seemed largely a combination of
sttaw.Ew with satin, Georgette crepe, or
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from Mondays oaip.

Sister Philippa Buckendors of the
order of the Sisters of Notre Dame,
died last night at the infirmary OF
the Academy of Our Lady of Good
Counsel, after a lingering illness with
cancer, having been confined TO hei
bed for the past two and a half years,
aged forty-nine years. Sister Philippe
had been member of the order since
she was eighteen years of age. The
funeral viii be held Wednesday from
the Academy, with interment in the
private cemetery of the order.
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Nothing Of importance Came
Out Of the Gathering
This Morning

from MONDAYS Da'iy.
Donald D. Price, Lincoln, Neb.,
the engineer employed by the
city council to draw up the plans
and specifications for the new
bridge across the Minnesota riv--
er at Main street, held con-
ference with the counciImen last
Saturday evening. MIR. Price tried
to Get to the city Saturday morn
inc, so as to meet the counciImen
when c. E. Nagel, engineer of
the state highway commission,
was present, but stormy weather
caused his trains to miss connec-
tions and he did not arrive as he
expected. Mr.. Price was told of
certain changes that the city
solons wanted and he agreed to
90 to ST. Paul and complete the
plans and specifications so as to
satisfy the state highway COM
mission. 1t is expected that at the
time of the council meeting a
week from today, all will be in
readiness so that molten can be
passed ordering an advertise
rnent for bids.
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brating her birthday anniversary. Six
teen guests were present and the time
was spent in playing games and with
music, after which delicious refresh
ments were served by Mrs. He'll.
Many pretty gifts were presented to
Miss He'll in remembrance of the
day, and the party was greatly en-
joyed by all in attendance.
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Villa On Defensive.
onday,s Daily

=-om MONDAYS Daily
FL Paso, February General Villa
is reported on the defensive in the
Nidos canyon of Santa Clara ranch
with twenty-five men.
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Board Of Medical Examiner.


Governor Burnquist has appointed
DR.. Theodore Bratrud of Warren and
DR.. s. H. Boyer of Duluth members
of the state board OF medical examin-
ers. They succeed DR.. Charles Boil
sta of Ortonville and Or. F. B. Hicks
of Grand Marais.
Alfred Wadd, deputy sheriff of Wa
SEGA county, went to Winona and
took charge of r. j. Lee; who was ar
rested and held by the Winena po-
lice on the charge of having issued
a worthless check for SIS on the Sc
curity State Bank of Waseca. Before
his arrest in Winona, Lee signed his
name at hotel as w. H. Mason OF st.
Paul. 1t is said that his home Is at
Des Moines. Iowa. Sheriff B. Fischer
of Waseca is now at Buffalo, N. Y. to
claim another alleged forger. The
mans name is Buldodch. and is TO
be brought back to Waseca in con-
nection with several forgeries at
GAINESVILLE, MINI. 81
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At the regular meeting Of the city
council this morning, communica-
ton was received from the Brother
hood of Railroad Car Men of America
asking for the use of the city hall
one Saturday of each month. The
communication was signed by Olaf
]. Rosquist, president, and H. B. Carr,
secretary. Both are local North
western car repairers. 1t was de-
cided to grant this request. Just what
Saturday nights will be chosen is not
yet settled.
A license for the collection Of junk
was granted to Leo Kiffe on condi-
ton of the payment of the regular fee
Of 50 per year
A report was read from Chief OF
Police Eli Klugherz, stating that dur
ing the month of January there had
been 124 dodgers at the central station
and nineteen arrests.
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asst week and transacted some bust

last week and transacted some busir
ness
The literary meeting was held at
Jerusalem last Thursday evening and
was well attended and quite sue
cess. These meetings are now held
regularly every two weeks. The
subject of debate in the next meeting
will be Which is the most useful,
automobile or buggy and horse" II
Conner and Edwin Evans broke a
nice team of colts last Friday. This
STOW makes the best sleighing
that we have had for years, and
many are taking advantage of the
opportunity to learn their young
horses and get them ready for spring
work.
Hugh R. Jones of Lincoln was dis
tributing his auction papers, which
will take place on his farm in Lincoln
February 16.
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will be served. All young ladies are
invited.
Elmtr Deobke of North Plat Neb.,
is visiting at the home of S. C.
Crupe.
Emma Schumacher of Sherburn,
Mimi, is visiting at the home of S. c.
Grupe
Ernest Mahlke of Sioux City, a.,
visited relatives and friends il the
city over Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. MacElrath left
for Randolph, Mimi, this morning,
where they will visit with relatives
and friends.
Robert Walstrom,. sales manager of
the Whitney Window corporation of
Minneapolis was in the city yesterday
between trains.
Troy Zimmerman of the Hotel
Heinrich and family returned Satur-
day from two months trip in the
west. They visited at Seattle, Ia
coma and other points.
st. Cloud Journal Press: Now that
the handsome bachelor editor: MOrri-
son OF Morris. has taken unto him
self charming wife thus early in
leap year, there is hope for our good
friend, Welles of Worthington.
Mr. and Mrs. George II. Cabot Of
Minneapolis were in Mankato Sunday
visiting at the home of their son-in
law and daughter. DR.. and Mrs. A. A.
Wohlrabe Cerl c. Wohlrabe OF Tru-
man was guest yesterday at the
same home.
William Bates of Window is in the
city receiving treatment for rheuma-
tism. Mr.. Bates has been looking
over the city to buy sleigh and
complains that he cannot get one.
He saws he is told that the demand
for sleighs this winter is so great
that it cannot be supplied.
Fred Zimmerman of the Heinrich
hotel and Charles Steiner, the North
Front street merchant, have arranged
to leave Wednesday on trip to New
York, Boston. Cuba and New Orleans.
They already have their passports.
which will give them the privileges
CT American citizens in Cuba. They
exDect to be gone about month
Minneapolis Journal: Mrs. Eugene
Hart Bibb and her sister, Miss Maud
Palmer Hart AMI Miss Margharite
Fisher will leave tomorrow evening
for New York, to be away for about
two months While in New York
they will be at home at 1877 East
Fifty seventh street at the apartment
of Frank Bibb, who is on "a concert
tour as accompanied for Oscar Seagle.
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Circle viii Entertain.

Sewing Circle VIII Entertain.
The Emmanuel Sewing circle will
entertain at parcel post social on
Wednesday evening. A nice pro-
gram will be given and refreshments
will be served. All young ladies are
invited.
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Father and Sons at Banquet.
Fifty fathers and sons cat

Fifty fathers and sons sat down
promptly at $50 on Saturday even
ing. February 5, at the splendidly ap-
pointed tables prepared by Mrs. Ell,
mer Glenn's division Of the Thimble
Bee of the First Baptist church
1t was the father and sen session
of the Mems club and proved to be
q highly successful meeting. Rev. c
A. Hobbs, d. D., offered prayer. w
J. Rother, athletic director OF the Y
M. c. A., talked upon the subject
What Sons Expect of Their Faith
ers." DR.. j. A. Hancock of the state
normal school spoke upon the topic
what Fathers Expect Of Theil
Sons" Both addresses were filled
with practical points and elected fire.
Quent applause. A unanimous vote
of thanks to the speakers indicated
the appreciation of their efforts. @
l.. Kennedy was elected as the clubs
representative upon committee on
the health Of school children.
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At the last meeting of the Com
mercial club President Charles T.
Taylor and Secretary Soaring were
authorized to arrange for meeting
with President Wilson, and former
Vice President Fairbanks, in case
they came to Mankato while making
their tour, as there was some talk of
coming here in March. Mr. Fairbanks
was invited to speak at the annual
banquet of the Lincoln Republican
club at st. Paul ON February II, but
as it was not possible for him to ac-
cept the invitation the Grafton will
be delivered by Senator A. B. Cum
Minis of Iowa. When President Tay-
lor was in st. Paul last week attend
ing the democratic conference he
made inquiries about the proposed
visit of President Wilson to this city,
but was unable to learn anything
definite, although it was thought that
the president might come sometime
during the spring. If he does come
an effort will be made to have him
stop in Mankato long enough to be
the guest of the Commercial club at
a banquet.