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The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
JOSHUA HODGS0N DEAD
VETERAN WAS CALLED
Passed Away Last Night at His Home
lS Belgrade; WeII-KnoWn Man and
fNad In High Esteem BY Those Who
Knew Him Best

Joshua Hodgson, a veteran of the
Civil war, and pioneer farmer of
Belgrade, passed away at his farm
home last night about ten o'clock,
after lingering illness with a
complication of diseases, having
been seriously ill for about six
months, and confined to his bed for
the past three months. He was
born in Clinton county, New York
in 1846 and came to Minnesota when
a boy, having lived here since 1857
During the Civil war he served as
a private in Company F, Minnesota
First Heavy artillery, which was
sent to the front at Nashville, Tenn,
and spent the last nine months of
the war at Chattanooga, Tenn. He
was a member of Wilkin Post, G.
A r.
The surviving relatives are a
daughter, Luella Hodgson, brother,
j. Hodgson, and sisters, Misses Sar-
ah and Charlotte Hodgson, all living
at the farm home.
Funeral services will be held at
the family home Friday afternoon
at two o'clock, and will be in charge
of Rev. j. +. Stout. nterment will
be made in Glenwood cemetery.
Mr.. Hodgson was well known
man and held in high esteem by
those who knew him.
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seemed inconceivable that human be

seemed inconceivable that human be-
ings could sustain, living an existence
that seemed to make the lot of their
comrades whose dead bodies lay wind
and rain beaten in the adjacent shell
holes, one to be desired and preferred
a thousand times over. And yet these
men were gay; gay with the consci-
BUSINESS of men who have done their
duty, and gay with the consciousness
that they had attained for France a
superiority over the enemy for which
every one of them was willing to die
that it might be eternally maintained.
Almost ait the same moment of this
great victory of Frances military
strength and Frances military NOR
ale at Verdun, came the announce
ment on October 20, that the French
nation as whole was standing be-
hind it's fighting ranks in a manner
equally as firm, and evidenced by its
subscription of nearly 100000, 900
dollars to new war loan destined to
enable the army to continue to vic
torious end.
When, following the war OF 1870,
Germany imposed an unprecedented
war indemnity of one billion dollars,
the sole object Of which was admit
tedly that of crushing France eco
nomically and financially, the entire
world stood amazed at the manner in
which France, in less than year,
borrowed this amount from her peo-
pie, and paid off the debt.
New War Loan.
Yet in the present instance, after
over two years of warfare, after sub
scribing in an amazing manner to
preceding loans, the French people,
not in a year, but in three weeks on
ly, subscribed new war loan of over
two billion dollars or over twice the
amount of the indemnity imposed on
France in 1870.
Like the military victory at Yer
dun, the real significance of this fl
nancial and economic victory can on
ly be appreciated by viewing it in
connection with other things.
With the beginning Of the present
war. for example, the French people
were invited to turn into the bank OF
France their boards of gold accepting
in it's place ordinary bank notes.
This gold, they were told, was needed
in order to permit France to main
tain her credit abroad.
Since the issuance of this invita-
ton, this gold has poured into the
bank of France at a steady, nndimin-
ished average of 100000 dollars a
week. Yet despite all that had been
turned in before the floating of the
recent loan over 32.000,000 dollars
worth of subscriptions to the
Not only this but during the three
weeks that the subscription was in
progress, the average of 100000 dol
lars a week of gold exchanges for
bank notes was not only maintained
but even increased reaching one
week total OF 100000 francs or
100000 dollars.
With this military strength dis
played at Verdun, with this financial
strength displayed in >her October
loan, and her new cabinet, together
with the morale Of the army and the
spirit of the civil population, France
feels that she can look forward to
1917 with great cheer and great
hopes.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
PROGRAM THAT WILL BE
GIVEN AT HIGH SCHOOL

Preparations have been made for a
large attendance at this evenings re-
ception of the Mankato High School
Alumni association and an enjoyable
time is assured all who attend. The
following program will be given dur
ing the early part of the evening:
Piano Solo. Dorothy Scott, Class 1914
Address of Welcome .........
....... Frank Morse, Glass 1907
... Harold Anderson, Glass 1917
hedulnS
Miss Marjorie Lee, instructor of
public speaking.
Violin Solo
..... Lucille Fisher, Glass 1916
George w. Scherer, Sr., member
board of education.
vocal SOLO
....... Lois Macbeth, Glass 1914
Piano Solo ...................
........ Frieda Frey, Glass 1917
Upon conclusion of the program
light refreshments will be served.
The remainder of the evening will be
set aside for renewing old friend
ships and dancing. All alumni of the
local high school are cordially well
come to attend.
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From Wednesdays Dail~-
MISS HElINDA HANsON AND
WALTER ScHWARZENBACH WEE
WAITE Err

At high noon today an impressive
and beautiful wedding service was
conducted in the Trinity Lutheran
church. when Miss Helinda Hanson.
daughter of Mrs. Henry Hanson, 3O7
Pleasant street, and Mr.. Walter
Schwarzenbach, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Schwarzenbach of Samara,
Russia. were united in marriage by
Rev. Henry Moss, the pastor, in the
presence of an assembly of relatives
and friends. Lohengrin's Bridal
chorus was played by Miss Lizzie
Martin as the bridal procession enter
ed and took their places at the altar.
Misses Alma Olson and Inga Hoff,
who acted as ushers, entered fir'f
They wore dainty gowns OF pale yell
low, and corsage bouquets OF sweet
peas. Following them were two
bridesmaids and groomsmen, Misses
Hazel Jones, wearing pale green tat
feta, and Miss Mabel Rudberg, wear
ing rose taffeta, and both carrying
arm bouquets of salmon color roses.
They were accompanied by Messrs.
Melvin Hanson, brother OF the
bride and Olaf Eckle. Little Miss
Florence Olson acted as flower girl,
and wore a pretty gown OF white
trimmed with pink and carried bas-
ket of flowers, which she scattered
in the path of the bride and groom,
who entered together. The bride was
attired in handsome gown or whlte
liberty satin trimmed with lace ana
pearls, and wore veil in cap erect
caught with flowers. She carried
beautiful bridal boquet OF lilies OF the
valley and bridal roses.
Miss Isla Nelson sang "At Dawn
ing" and a program of nuptial music
was softly played by Miss Martin
during the ceremony. The beautiful
decorations of the church made a
most appropriate background to the
scene. Miss Martin played Mendel-
sohn's wedding march as the recess
sional. The bridal party and guests
then repaired to the home OF the
brides mother which was artistically
decorated with flowers and foliage
and where a reception was held and
CONGRATULATIONS received. An elegant
course wedding dinner was served
covers being laid for about sixty
guests. Those who assisted in SER
wing were Misses Grace Parke,, Agnes
Rudberg, Lizzie Martin, Isla Nelson
Alma Olson and Inga Hoff.
The bride is a popular young lady,
who has been engaged in trained
nursing, having completed course
of training at the Emmanuel hospital.
The groom is rising young business
man. in the employ of the lnterna-
tional Harvester company, and Is
well liked by his associates. MI.
and Mrs. Schwarzenberg will go TO
New York on their wedding trip ana
will make their home abroad, perhaps
in Russia, but owing to conditions IN
Europe have made no definite ar
rangements as yet.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
RESI- DENT is SIXTY
This is Woodrow Wilson's Birthday;
Shows His Years.
limited Press Dispatch.l

UNITED Press DiSpatch.1
Washington, December 27.-The
president of the United States will be
sixty years of age tomorrow. At this,
the beginning of his second term as
president, the executive shows his
years much more than he did at the
beginning of his occupancy of the
White House in 1912. He is a bit
more stopped than then and the heavy
lines in his face are much more
sharply drawn than they were before
he came through the international
crises that have confronted him since
the war began. He is, however, strong
and well.
Letters, kilograms and remem-
brances from friends and relatives
began pouring into the White House
by scores today.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY
SCHOOL GAVE ENTERTAINMENT

The Sunday school pupils OF the
Presbyterian church gave splendid
entertainment and Christmas pro-
gram at the church last night. The
class, under the direction OF MRS.
HI. A. Patterson sang several songs.
Miss Helen Black gave a piano solo,
Miss Gertrude Perkins a recitation
and George Ahlstrom violin solo
accompanied by Miss Elsie Schipper
This was followed by beautiful
Christmas story told by Miss Helen
REYNOLDS of the normal school.
Mrs. Henry Parry then read num-
her of letters written by the Sun
day school teachers to Santa Claus
and the answers, which were very
amusing and interesting. The tree
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
CASE AGAINST MARSHALL
Testimony For the Defense Was
Given BY Minneapolis Parties.

UP TO noon today the taxing or
testimony in the case OF A. G.
Marshall, agent of the M. & M.
Tractor company of Minneapolis,
on the charge of inducing a farmer
to sign contract under misrepre-
sentation of facts, on trial before
Judge Comstock and jury in the
district court, was not completed.
Two witnesses for the defense,
who were on the stand this morning,
were w. J. Kemper of Minneapolis,
former director and vice president
of the company, and William e.
Sidney, also of Minneapolis, now in
charge of one of tEe shops of the
Twin City Rapid Transit company
but retained some time ago in the
capacity of consulting engineer by
the M. & NJ. Tractor company.
At noon today it appeared prob
able that the case would not go to
the jury before night.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
'ANT|-SALOON LEAGUE
SIZING UP THE VOTES
EXPECTS AN EVEN BREAK IN
GOPHER DELEGATION
Great Test Will Come When the Ballot
Is Taken On the National Prohibition
Amendment; Specializing On How the
Different Congressman Will Take To
The Proposition

W. G. McMurchy, Washington cor
respondent of The st. Paul Daily
News, sends his paper the following:
Washington, December 26.-The
Anti Saloon league counts on a
gain in Minnesota when the house
reaches a vote on the bill for prohi-
bition amendment to the constitution.
When the house voted on the Hob
son amendment December %, 1914,
the Minnesota delegation voted
against the amendment six to four,
as follows:
For-Anderson, Volstead, Lind
bergh, Steenerson-4.
Against-Hammond Davis, Stevens
Smith, Miller, Manahan-6.
Since that time the late Governor
Hammond has been succeeded in the
second district by F. H. Ellsworth,
who is committed to the prohibition
amendment. Mr.. Ellsworth's is prac-
tically prohibition district, al
though there are few localities in it
which still have saloons.
Mr. Manahan, who was then con-
gressman at large, has stepped out,
and the tenth Minnesota member is
T. D. Schall, Minneapolis.
Possible Even Break.
Giving Mr.. Ellsworth's vote to the
drys, the Minnesota vote might be
an even break, and if Mr.. Schall also
goes with them, as he has indicated,
it would reverse the majority in the
delegation which was against them
two years ago.
Mr. Stevens, in the fourth district,
has been succeeded by Carl c. Van
Dyke, democrat. If Mr.. Van Dyke
should vote as did Mr.. Hammond, the
only democrat in the delegation two
years ago, it would only take the
place of Stevens vote on the same
side. The Anti Saloon league, how
ever, has strong hopes that Congress
man Van Dyke will vote with them
when the amendment comes to
vote. so that there is chance they
may get the Minnesota delegation
seven to three, where they lost in
two years ago six to four.
Two years ago the house passed the
amendment 1877 to 1S9. The drys
figure they are stronger in the house
now than then.
A few days ago Congressman ELS
worth notified Secretary C. j. Shut
of the Mankato Minister'S club that
he would vote to submit the amend
ment.
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was then lighted and gifts of candy
and apples were distributed.
Mr.. AND MRS. T. n. FOLEY O5-
SERVE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY,

Mr.. and Mrs. T. III. Foley cele-
brated their twenty fifth wedding
anh versary on Christlns.i day. They
rccci,ed many beaTt:f'!! s'f'I of
lluan, china and silver Mrs. Foley
was presented with tv enry-iive Sill
yer Gt,iars by Mr.. E"iey, reminding
her uf The twenty ;re years Of CO.
par:li ship.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
WOULD RATiFYA.-B..C. TREATY
Irgoyen Administration Wants Ar

ifIgoyen administration wants Ar
gentine Congress to Favor Pact.
United Press Dispatch]
Buenos Aires, December 1.-[By
Mail. .]-Although Foreign Minister
Becu of Argentina has spoken some
what slightingly of the "A-B-C"
treaty, the Irogoyen administration
is trying to get congress to ratify the
compact.
The fact that the agreement never
had been ratified in this country came
as big surprise to the overwhelming
majority of Argentines recently. A
few men in important positions knew
it had never received congressional
approval but the popular idea was
that it was an accomplished fact
The public was undeceived early in
November while negotiations were
pending for a meeting of the Cab
CO diplomatic representatives at Rio
de Janeiro to discuss matters of Ar
gentine- Brazilian Chilean mutual in
terest. After arrangements for =, the
gathering had practically been COM
pleted, Foreign Minister Becu called
attention to the fact that it would
have to be postponed until the treaty
had been ratified.
Although there will be strong eff
fort to secure ratification. the step is
also sure to be vigorously fought by
an Argentine element, at least, which
contends that Brazil and Chile really
are unfriendly to their country and
are only trying to get her into a COM
bination which will discourage the
preparedness program they maintain
she ought to pursue.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
Mr.. AND MRS. GOLDENSTAR
ENTERTAINED HOUSE PARTY.

Mr.. and Mrs. 0. F. GOldenstar of
Garden City entertained house
party of relatives over the holiday
Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs
E. w. Goldenstar, A. L. Goldenstar,
and Paul Goldenstar of this city, the
gentlemen being sons of the host and
hostess.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
ANTI-BOOZE men MEET
Students National Prohibition Asso
citation to Hold Meeting.
limited Press Dispatch.J

Lexington, KY, December 27.--
Special trains from st. Louis and Chi
cago and special cars from all parts
OF the country will start for this place
tonight with several thousand mem
bers of the Students National Inter-
collegiate Prohibition associations s
national convention here tomorrow.
w. J. Bryan is to be the big feature
of the meeting; and it is planned to
give the commoner the Organization's
assurances that he has its complete
support in his national prohibition
fight. Mr. Bryan is expected to out
line some of his plans for national
prohibition. The convention will end
December 81.
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LUNCHEON GIVEN FOR MRS.
NIEGEI OF ST. PAUL

Mrs. Theodore Williams OF 62l
Byron street was hostess this aft
ernoon at a one o'clock luncheon
party, in honor of Mrs. A. J. Veigel,
who is visiting friends in the city.
The rooms were prettily decorated
with Christmas colors, and dainty
course luncheon was served, covers
being laid for seven guests, VINO
were all members of the sewing
club of which Mrs. Veigel was an ac-
tive member while a resident of this
city.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
CONTRACTING FIRM GAVE
PARTY FOR THEIR WORKERS.

Adolph and Gust Lunlin of the con-
tracing firm of Lundin Brothers, de-
entertained those who have
worked for them during the past year
at party and supper held last even
ing at the Lundin family home, 1926
North Second street. The guests, in
cluding wives of quite a number of
the employees, numbered about twen-
ty-five. A jolly social evening, with
speeches and story telling was spent.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
MOST ELABORATE SOCIAL
AFFAIR WILL BE GIVEN.

ST. Cloud JournaI-Press: TIE
most elaborate society event OF the
holiday season will be the ChristmSSs
dancing party to be given tomorrow
evening at New Carter hall by Mr.
and Mrs. Hugh Evans and MISS
Evans. The assemblage and recep-
ton of guests will take place from
eight until ten o'clock after when
dancing will begin.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
Emp,oyes Are Favored.

The American Express company
will present all employees of the
company, who were in its service for
one year or more and receive sal
ary of $4,000 or less a year, with a
bonus of an extra months salary,
payable in quarterly installments on
the first of January, April, July and
October. About 10000 employees will
share in this bonus. About $1,25O, 600
is involved.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
MISS GERTRUDE EIcHSTAEDT
WAS HOSTESS LAST NIGHT.

Miss Gertrude Eichstaedt was
hostess last evening at social party
in honor of Miss Erma Pye of Los
Angeles, Calf, who is visiting in the
city as a guest at the home of Mr.
ard Mrs. J. A. Smith On South Front
street. A theatre party was formed
and the program at one of the the
Iatres was enjoyed, after which the
young ladies had a dainty luncheon
at Mitchell's Cafe
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
WAS HELD LAST EVENING.

A very pretty children's service
was held last evening by the sun
day school of Our Saviors Lutheran
church, Pleasant and Carroii
streets. To the song, 80 Children,
Come Hither," all scholars marched
into church, led by the superinten-
dent, Mr.. NJ. w. F1ecKehsleih,
whereupon the church choir opeheu
the service with the appropriate an
them: "All Hail the Power OF Jesus
Name"
MANY songs and recitations were
rendered creditably by the chill
dren, interspersed by choir selec-
tions and several duets by the chill
dren. Especially the little tots ac-
Omitted themselves noticeably, also
taking active part in the catechisation
on Christ's Nativity, based on tne
prophecies of old, and New Iesta-
ment fulfillment of same.
According to good old custom IN
this church, the Christmas tree,
beautifully decorated, bore many
presents for happy church members
and friends, for the choir and chill
dren. The choir remembered its
leader. Mr. NJ. w. Fleckensteln, Win
a beautiful pair Of link cuff buttons
at the same time expressing CRATE
full appreciation to him for his serv-
ices.
LET us all with gladsome voice
Praise the God of heaven,
Who, to bid our hearts rejoice,
His own Son has given.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
District JUDGES to Meet.

The district court judges of Min
nesota are scheduled to meet at 10
a. m. Wednesday at the Ramsey
county courthouse. The annual meet
ing has been twice postponed because
of lack of quorum.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
HARVEY GRIMMER INJURED
Well Known Man Was Caught IN
Fire at La Crosse, Wis.

Fire at La Crosse, Wis.
Harvey Grimmer of st. Cloud,
well-known in Mankato and else
where, had a narrow escape from
severe injuries at La Crosse Sunday
morning when he was caught IN
the Cameron hotel which was burn
ed to the ground. Mr.. Grimmer was
not awakened until the building was
completely filled with smoke. Hur-
riedly dressing he grabbed his grip
and overcoat and started down the
stairs. In his exit he stumbled,
turning a somersault down to the
door and losing his grip and nat.
His hand and foot were quite badly
hurt and he also sustained bruise
on the chest. No lives were lost III
the fire though occupants OF the top
floor had much difficulty in es-
Gaping.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
Will Open Music School

Parties from abroad are thinking
OF opening music school in Man
kato. They are thought to be high
class musicians. If they come. they
will probably give instruction in voice
culture, piano and violin,
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
Funeral of Mrs. .pressnaII

The funeral of Mrs. Lydia Press
nall of Eagle Lake will be held from
the Eagle Lake Methodist church to-
morrow afternoon, December %, at
two O'Clock. The service will be con-
Quoted by Rev. /. r. Stephens. The
interment will be in the Swedish
Lutheran church cemetery.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29

Mrs. A. Gehle of Window spent
the holiday with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Morris on Lake street.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29

Misses Anna Wiese and Irene Bo-
ettiger are visiting at Traverse.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
Milwaukee Train Late.

WIIWdUKee Train Late.
Passenger train No. Al on the Mil
waukee, due from Wells this
morning at 1910, came in little
over an hour late and with two To-
comOtives.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29

Rev. and Mrs. Warner Johnson
and family of st. Paul are guests at
the Peterson home.
AdoIph Hermel has returned to
New Ulm after holiday visit at the
home of his parents. 629 Nicollet
avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. e. A. Drews of Au-
rora, Minn., will arrive tomorrow to
spend a week as guests of the lat
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. II. John
son on Belgrade avenue.
/ Victor Johnson spent the holiday
with friends at North Branch.
! Richard Heller spent the Christmas
4, holiday as a guest at the home of his
brother in law and sister, Mr. and
Mrs. Paul King on Nicollet avenue.
| Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Minks arrived
home last night from holiday visit
with relatives at Minnesota Lake.
| Nilus Swenson, employed at the
!
holidays with relatives at Eau Clair,
Wisconsin.
! Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bennett Of
Wrenshall are visiting relatives in
the village.
Mr.. and Mrs w. w. Jones, who
have been living on Belgrade avenue,
moved today to the Pay flats, in
Mankato.
Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Strickland
spent Christmas day as guests of Mr.
and Mrs. j. F. Sullivan at Madison
Lake.
Leo Williams is home from Mon
tana, after an absence of about two
years, and will spend the winter with
| his parents on Nicollet avenue.
| Died While DANCING.
Pipestone, Mimi, December 81
While attending a Christmas dance.
Nellie Johnson eighteen year old
daughter of August Johnson, dropped
dead at the feet of her partner on
the dance floor. Death. it is believed,
was due to heart disease.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29

Rev. and Mrs. Warner Johnson
and family of st. Paul are guests al
the Peterson home.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29

ALUMNI CLUB WILL
GIVE DANCE, ELkS HALL.
The Alumni club will give dance
at Elks' hall Thursday night, De-
cember 2S. The Loyola orchestra
will furnish the music.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29

Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Minks spent
the holiday with relatives at Min
neSota Lake.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
Morale of the Men.

Of the morale of the men who ac-
complished this achievement, I can
speak personally. A few days after
the reoccupation of Vaux, visited the
troops in their front line of trenches
before the fort. They had been there
for days under a terrific lombard
ment, suffering hardships that it
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29
NORTH MANKATO

Miss Mabel Caldwell, who teaches
at Redwood Falls, is home for a two
weeks vacation.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29

Adolph Hermel has returned to
New Ulm after holiday visit at the
home of his parents. 629 Nicollet
avenue.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29

Mr. and Mrs. e. A. Drews of Au-
rora. Mimi, will arrive tomorrow to
spend a week as guests of The lat
ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. john
son on Belgrade avenue.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29

A few days ago Congressman Ellis
worth notified Secretary c. ]. Shut
of the Mankato Ministers club that
he would vote to submit the amend
ment.
The Mankato free press., 1916-12-29

Victor Johnson spent the holiday
with friends at North Branch.