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MapIeton

The third of July was a gala day
in the Sprague household for all the
children and grandchildren and
friends of Mr.. and Mrs. w. d. Sprague
gathered at their beautiful home on
West Front street to do honor to this
estimable couple, who have been per-
mitted to walk side by side and share
each others joys and sorrows for
fifty years. About eighty were pres
ent Mr.. and Mrs. Sprague came to
Mapleton forty seven years ago and
settled on the farm in Sterling, which
was their home until a few years ago.
Mr.. Sprague disposed Of it and moved
to town where he and Mrs. Sprague
could enjoy well earned rest from
hard labor Ten children were born
to them, seven of whom with the
grandchildren were present at the
celebration. They were Hiram,
Charles, John H. Harry, Russell, Miss
Sue and Mrs Nellie Wishart. The
afternoon was very pleasantly spent
after which a banquet was served in
the Congregational church parlors,
during which many toasts were re-
sponded to. ALI went away wishing
the couple many more anniversaries.
A very pretty wedding occurred at
the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George
Lang near Lura Lake on Saturday
evening, July 1, when their Oldest
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Kenedy>Bridge

Mrs. CypherS spent a few days visit
ing relatives in this vicinity. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Enerst Hoffman spent
Sunday at the home of Mrs. Laube.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Crippen have
moved to Pemberton.
Leo Wyte has sold his interest here
and gone to Mexico. 3 -
Delbert Edwards spent Sunday
with friends at Cambria.
Dave Morrison is improving in
health and able to be around again.
Wesley Ore visited his parents over
Sunday.
S. B. Wagner has built fine ma
chine shed. M
Sterling Morrison and William Kin
dler sawed wood for Carl Bertchie
one day last week.
Arthur Ore was the first in the
market with new potatoes.
Charley jaeger is the proud owner
of new automobile.
Clayton McCollum is drawing tile
to his farm.
Mrs. E. R. Ady has finished thing
her farm. ,az
Russell MllleT SpSHI OuHudy CALL
ing on friends.
Harold Johnson has completed an
up-to- date barn on his farm.
Mr.. Johnson intends to build on an
other farm recently purchased.
Hazel Burlison is spending much
needed vacation at the home Of her
parents.
Mrs. c. A. Goodell is improved in
health and able to do her own work
Charley Laube is starting in the
bee industry. Success to him.
Will Fredericks is preparing for
the fall threshing.
A number of young people visited
the carnival Saturday. evening.
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Good Thunder

Mr.. and Mrs. P NJ Broderscn and
children were visiting at the home of
J. R. Anderson last Thursday.
Bert Rocks and family have moved
into their own house.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Cotton, ac-
companied by Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Ack-
erman of Sterling spent Sunday even
ing at the home of H. L. Cotton.
Charles Moves, mother and sister,
Ella, spent Sunday at the home of AL
Gaylord We were glad to see Mrs.
Noyes out as she has been quite
poorly the past spring. Mr.. and Mrs.
Raymond Alderman of Sterling spent
the week end at the home of Grant
Cotton and will remain to attend the
pageant at Mankato July 4.
Robert Anderson and wife from
Morden, Manitoba and Mat Anderson,
wife and son from Mania, Monitoba,
Canada, are visiting at the home of
their, brother J. r. Anderson and
family in Rapidan. They made the
entire trip in an auto and encountered
some very bad roads and some not
so bad as it was long ride.
j. r. Anderson and family accom-
PANIED by their brothers and families
from Manitoba spent Sunday at Lake
Jefferson. They were Joined at Man
kato by the formers son, A. w. And
erson and family.
The Decoria Cemetery society had
an ideal day for their picnic. There
was a nice crowd and good sum was
realized from the sale of different
articles. Two quilts were sold. which
were pieced by the society. Theodore
Franz and George Draper of Mankato
were presented with quilts. Robert
Swartout made an excellent auction
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furnished excellent music and the
restaurants furnished refreshments.
Mr. and Mrs. Graves of Illinois are
visiting relatives and friends in this
locality.
Mrs. J. E. Winters will start after
the Fourth for an extended visit with
her relatives and friends at her old
home in Missouri
George Day lost a valuable horse
last week The horse was turned out
to pasture and was drowned in the
river
j. W. Huffman spent Saturday in
Mankato on business.
Arthur Brown had his arm badly
strained by horse crowding him
against the side of the stall He will
have to carry his arm in sling for
some time.
There was some talk of running
one extra train to ST. Paul Sunday to
give the relatives and friends of the
soldiers chance to visit them at
Fort Smelling before they left for the
south, but for some reason the plan
was given up.
Many from this vicinity will cele-
brate the Fourth at Mankato.
Quite an interest is being taken in
the picnic which will be held in Ben
Peterson's grove three miles north
east of Amboy on the Fourth. Picnic
dinner, gun club shoot, and bal
game will be some of the features to
! pass away the time.
Sandons orchestra of Mankato will
| furnish the music for a dance at the
home of C. Johnson east of town or
/ the evening Of July Z.
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daughter, Miss Cyrilla was united in
marriage to Mr. Alverous Francis OF
Vernon by Rev. Edmund Larke. The
house was beautifully. decorated with
flowers. The bride looked beautiful in
white gown with a bouquet OF white
roses. The bride is one of Mapleton's
fair daughters, having attended our
public school and graduated in class
1914, since which time she has been
engaged in teaching in Vernon and
MapletOn townships, where she has
many friends who will join with
those of Mapleton in wishing them
much joy. The groom is a prosperous
young farmer, who by his short ex-s
perience is convinced that sit is not
good for man to be alone" They start
life with most promising outlook
and carry with them the well wishes
of host of friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Dobie and Nor
man Dobie of Clear Lake, N. D., went
to Minneapolis Saturday evening to
spend Sunday with Joseph Dobie, Jr.,
member of Heavy Artillery company,
now epcamped at Fort Smelling.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Daley spent Sum
day at Fort Smelling with their son,
Tim Daley, who is a member of the
state militia Both of these young men
are members OF the state university.
| Miss Lou Thies, Oldest daughter of
| Mr.. and Mrs. Theis has finished her
school work and will spend her vaca-
| ton with her parents.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad
Schield July 1, boy.
| Mrs. Albert Johnson entertained
over Sunday Miss Julia Anderson and
Mrs. Langren and children of Rush
| ford; Mimi.
4 Manfred Benedict and family of
Good Thunder brought Mrs. Harriet
Benedict over to attend the Sprague,
golden wedding. '2A
John H. Sprague and family, of
Fairmont are here to attend the gold
en- wedding of his parents. n ,4t
Tony Penhiter's crew of carpenters
were obliged to quit work on the barn
Saturday On account of the heat A
thing crew was laid off for the same
reason.
Bert Stanzel and party drove from
Carlos, Mimi, Saturday to spend
few days with his father, julius Stan
eel of this place.
Mrs. Scott Dodge returned to her
home Monday. She was accompanied
on her return by her twin sister, Mrs
John Dee and Mr.. Dee, who is laid
up with broken leg, will enjoy the
change which will shorten his en-
forced vacation. -
Miss Ruby Thomas and sister, re-
turned to Mankato Monday after at
tending the Lang Francis wedding.
Archibald Lang has returned to
Minneapolis ~
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REPLY is VERY MEEK
Continued from Page One.
is understood that $4,000 men will be
stationed at and around Brownsville.
Carranza Note Received

is understood that $4,000 men will be
stationed at and around Brownsville.
Carranza Note Received.
Washington, July president Car,
ranza's reply to the latest American
note has been received. 1t consists
of about 1900 words and is written
in the Spanish language. The trans
lation will probably be complete some
time this afternoon. 1t is believed
that this note will open the way for
a settlement of the whole difficulty
with Mexico.
Troops Will BE Withdrawn.
Columbus, N. Mex, July 5.-Army
officers here make the statement that
if the Carrahza government does not
show hostility to the United States
and demonstrates it's ability to main
tain order, the American troops will
be gradually withdrawn from Mexi
can soil
Celebrated on Mexican Soil.
Headquarters of the American Army
in Mexico, July 5.-For the second
time, American soldiers yesterday
celebrated Fourth of July on Mexi-
can soil. Yesterday athletic contests
of various kinds were the. main fea-
ture. Two years ago American mar
ines celebrated a Fourth of July at,
Vera Cruz. as. ~
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BRITISH GUNS BELCH
Continued from Page One.
opments on the rest of bur front"
Germans Make Counter Attack.

Germans Make Counter Attack.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.]
London, July 5.-A Reuter- dispatch
from the western front says the Ger
mans made a counter attack on the
new British positions at Thiepval, but
were easily repulsed. Prisoners are
quoted as stating that German units
are being rushed to the Somme front
as far as Verdun to the east and Lens
to the north. The dispatch adds that
German officer who surrendered
$50 men in body said he thought
they would be of more use alive in
Germany after the war than dead.
Hand to Hand Fighting.
London, Eng, July 5.-Violent hand
to hand fighting is going on between
the British and Germans from Ancre
to the Somnie. The war office reports
the capture of 500 more prisoners
here.
Pushing Their Offensive.
British Army Headquarters in
France, July 5.-The British are push
ing their offensive i'm the region of
the Somme river with great vigor.
The Germans made counter attack
in the Thietval region, but this failed
completely. A small body of German
officers rode towards the British lines
until they were within hearing dis
lance, when they shouted: Germany
alive, not Germany uead; that is what
we are fighting for
Continue To Thrust Germans.
Paris, France; July 5.-The French
continue to thrust through the Ger
mans and on to the important railway
center at Peronne. The French to-
day captured Sormont farm and ad-
jacent territory. They are now only
three miles from the supremely i'm
MORT ant objective SOS -
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RECEPTION AT ARMORY
Continued from Page One.

, .
Continued from Page One
we grasp the hand Of friendship once
again we must not fail to give the pio-
neers who sought this beautiful place
and whose hardships and privations
have resulted in giving to us the most
beautiful place in the northwest, the
honor which is their due" (Applause)
at is the satisfaction of my life that
/ personally know all these early set
tiers, and know their children and
families. Tomorrow the lapse of years
will be bridged and we will see again
familiar scenes of those early days
in the pageant to be presented at Sib-
ley park" Mr.. C0mstock then spoke
feelingly of the brave boys of Company
H, comparing their departure with the
departure of the boys of 81, who went
forth from the city to The strains of
martial music. He called attention to
the much lamented fact that when
Company II marched away there was
no band, no martial music, and they
had not been paid the honor which the
pioneers of old had paid their soldiers.
He spoke in detail of the present cri-
sis, of the nearness of war, and the
dangers which surround us, and of the
duty of every American citizen to re-
main steadfast in loyalty to the coun-
try He drew attention to the vast
changes that had taken place in Man
kato and surroundings since early
days, of the improvements, industries
and increasing Importance of the city,
and the beauties of nature with which
it was surrounded. He regretted that
the visitors had not found a new Union
depot here upon their arrival but stated
that he had the word of Judge Cray;
who was on the depot committee, that
there would be new Union depot built
here by Christmas time. Judge Com
stock closed his interesting address
by saying that the audience would now
be favored by solos from Mankato's
choicest pride, Miss Florence Macbeth.
Miss Macbeth was rendered an ova-
ton of applause. Her charming per-
sonality remained unchanged, and sue
cess has not marred the sweet simpli-
city of her nature. She was unaffected
ly glad to sing to the "home folks" and
her beautiful soprano voice appears to
have gained in volume and melodious
range, if that were possible She sang
of the spring and flowers with an ap-
pealing sweetness that charmed her
hearers, and as an encore number she
sang "Lifes Journey"
Miss Macbeth also sang a group of
songs at the close of the program, dear
familiar songs that were given their
full beauty by the genius ofrthe singer.
She sang the. lifting measures of Com
in Thru the Rye, ? and the sadly beau
tiful Last Rose of Summer" and "An-
ME Laurie" closing the evenings pro-
gram with the old song SO close to the
hearts of all Home, Sweet Home"
especially appropriate to the home
coming event. Mrs. Mamie Skuse-
Garlack played the piano accompani-
ments
Miss Else Jache, the talented Man
kato pianist, favored the audience with
several selections during the evening,
the musical program furnished by
these talented young ladies being
greatly appreciated The orchestra
music was also pleasing feature.
Charles johnson, whose address ap-
pears in full in this issue, was enthu-
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Anbo1y

Frank Hartwick, the assistant cash
Ter in the Vernon State bank gave up
his life as benedict and married one
of Mapleton's charming daughters.
The streets of Amboy were crowded
with people from the town and coun-
try on Saturday evening. The band
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"No War, SAYS John D.

Cleveland, Ohio, Juiy 5.--John D.
Rockefeller is here spending the hot
days playing golf. He was asked what
ne thought about the Mexican situa-
ton. Il hope there will be no war;" he
said. WAR is BAD,
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Woman and Her Rights.

New York, July 5.-Women's rights
ana women's wrongs were discussed
today at the session of the National
Education association.
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Able Men in state

Washington, July 5.-A statement
made public by the census bureau
today shows that there are 505,1S
able bodied men in Minnesota cap
able OF performing military service.
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TODAY'S MARKETS
Furnished BY
E. w. WAGNER & co.
Grain Commission,
E. E. HEALD, Manager
Office 4Oi National Citizens Bank
Building. Both Phones 25S.
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET

July
OPEN HIGH Low CLOSE
WHEAT
July sl.0lh l.044 LOB 1.03aa
Sep. 1883 1861 1.05% ].O5%
Dec. l IL 10 l.0S% l.tSA
CORN
July re .7612 1873 .76
Sep. 1874 1871 .73 49,
Dec. ,62% 625s SIPS .62K
OATS
July .3s12 .S9 .38K 1875
Sep. .28% 1875 1914 .38h
Dec.
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CARRIED MANY PEOPLE.

Mankato Electric Traction Company
Did Large Business.
yesterday was record breaking
day for the Mankato Electric Trac-
ton company, and every street car
available was rushed into service.
the cars carried 10.10S people dur
ing the day. During the seven days of
the carnival last week the cars carried
25,322 people. assM gess
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DAILY MARKET REPORT
LATEST OUOTATIsNo
BY WIRE

Mill City Wheat Close
Minneapolis r ally s The
close in the mill city today was:
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w no snail SLdQQ mere HIIy years 0GuCG
to celebrate the centennial Of Man
kato? What governor, what illustrious
men of the state then and now shall
grace the occasion with their pres
ence?
Thirty six years hence doubt not
that the people of Mankato will cele-
brate on this spot their centennial an
niversary. My father was present at
your semi centennial celebration. He
was then eighty-six years of age. He
died at the age of ninety-tWo. Thirty
six years from now when the centen-
NAL takes place l will be ninety three
years old and pledge my word-al-
Though / may not be governor,
may not be one of the illustrious men
of the state-on that natal day | will
gladly wend my way to this spot and
help to celebrate Mankatos centen-
NAL anniversary
Former Residents Here
Names ON the city hall register,
showing old residents visiting here,
in addition to those already pub
lished, include the following: Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Eckman, Minneapolis; D.
III. Evans, Minneapolis; John E. Dia-
mond. Minneapolis; Mrs. F. D. Ben
nett, Wrenshall, Mimi; Arthur H.
Lang and family, Minneapolis; Helen
Salisbury, Minneapolis; Mr.. and Mrs.
A. e. Jacobson i(Zilla A. Salisbury
and family, Dubuque, Iowa; James 1.
Bennett, Harbor Beach, Mich; Mr..
and Mrs. w. c. Whitehead, Carrie &.
Coy) Sioux City; Mrs. Godfrey ].
Robel, Mrs. Theresa NJ, Robel, Miss
Evening star., 1916-04-13
Boys Selling Letter Boxes.

Schoolboys are now canvassing the
city to sell individual letter boxes to
householders in conjunction with Post
master Chances effort to secure the
adoption of this device to facilitate the
delivery of mail. This is most excel
lent enterprise on the part Of the boys
It will not only give them some earn
ings, which every boy is always proud
and glad to secure, but it will teach
them craftsmanship and business enter
prise, which is valuable to every youth.
The average boy should be able always
to sell something, not merely for the
sake of the profit, but for the expert
ence. Salesmanship is distinct busi-
ness today, almost a profession. 1t
calls for many qualities which some
times require development and are
sometimes natural gifts. Tact, persist
ence and familiarity with the product
are essential. The boy who can sell let
ter boxes has made step toward busi-
ness success, and it is gratifying to see
the school students of Washington take
hold of this work with such enthusiasm,
not only for their own sakes, but to
facilitate an enterprise that is for the
mutual advantage Of the post Office and
the people.
Evening star., 1916-04-13
Richard Harding Davis.

Richard Harding Davis gave the Amer
lean people new type of fiction and
furnished them with much delightful en-
tertainment during the years of his
authorship. He began his literary
career with short story that will never
be forgotten, "Gallagher," which has
been rated as one Of the best tales of
newspaper work ever written. The spe-
cialty that Davis developed eventually,
which brought him his greatest fame,
was his stories Of commercial and mill
tary adventure in South and Central
America, although his "Van Bibber"
tales had gained him wide vogue be-
fore he began this line Of work. Dur
Evening star., 1916-04-13

nominated himself. Ohio had instructed
for Sherman; but, while loyal to his in
structions, Gen. Garfield had been un-
able to put his man cover"
This year Ohio has instructed for for
mer Senator Burton, and appointed a
competent delegation to Chicago to look
after his interests. Of their loyalty
there can be no question. They are sup
porting an excellent man, who has
strength outside of his own state.
While Gen. Garfeld's speech was a
brilliant performance, it is hardly cor
rect to attribute his nomination solely
to it. He had been in public life long
time, and a national figure for years
Personally, he was one of the most popu-
lar political leaders in the country.
Democrats as we'll as republicans ad-
mired him greatly. The speech brought
all of this to the front, and empha-
sized it in the emergency the conven-
tion was facing. Hence the nomination.
The convention would not have Gen.
Grant because of the third term issue,
nor Mr.. Sherman because of doubt
about his vote e-getting qualities. He was
regarded as cold and Garfield warm, and
Garfield was taken.
That sort of thing is seldom repeated;
and Mr.. Harding evidently is not figur-
ing on it. His opportunity to make
reputation as an orator and party ad-
wiser will be large; and if his speech
fulills the promises and expectations
of his friends it should make him one
of the star stumpers of the campaign,
introducing him to sections where he
is now personally stranger, and giving
him a truly national reputation and
prestige. The competent stumper who
loves the employment is approaching the
time of his life; for in this years cam
paign the topics will be larger and more
than ever before in the United
States.
Evening star., 1916-04-13
Senator Harding.
rhis is from Canton. Ohio :

THIS Is from Canton. Ohio:
Declaring that his sole interest in the
republican national convention is to act
as temporary chairman, Senator Warren
6. Harding denied today that he would
be Il candidate for either President or
Vice President. Mr.. Harding said he
would rather be senator for the next
four years than Vice President"
Upon the announcement of Senator
Harding's selection as keynoter for the
Chicago convention it was suggested by
some of the gossips that he might i'm
prove the opportunity to make play for
the first or second prize himself. A
rattling good speech, it was pointed out,
followed by firm but kindly control
of the proceedings, might turn the
trick.
The suggestion grew out Of the cpl
sode which marked the republican con-
vention of 1880, when Gen. Garfield, in
charge of the Sherman boom, electrified
the convention with = speech placing
Mr.. Sherman in nomination, and was
Evening star., 1916-04-13

ing recent months he has been contrib
uting, with a large group Of other
American writer's, to the American pub
lies information regarding the war in
Europe. His early descriptions Of scenes
in the war zone were exceptionally vivid
and instructive, and his later articles
many Of which have appeared in The
Star. gave clear view Of conditions in
the lands affected by the great struggle
Mr.. Davis death was shockingly sud
den and most lamentably ended a Ca
reer which in its development might
have led to the production of really
great works of literary art.