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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-08-11
Napoleon
Fro Thursdays Daily.

fio m Thursdays Daily.
The remains of the late George w.
Argetsinger were taken to PipestOne
this morning for interment accom-
panied by his sons, Drs. Earnst and
Elmer, Rev. Ed, George, Norman and
U. G. Argetsinger of this place.
Mrs. E. j. Church returned from
her visit at st. Paul Friday.
Mrs. A. Humid, Mr.. and Mrs. M.
Stroebel were Mankato visitors Fri
day.
Miss Murden of Mankato, who is a
member of the new school faculty,
was in town Monday.
The new equity building 40xS0 of
cement blocks, is practically ready
for the roof. 1t is handsome build
ing and an ornament to Elevator Row.
Mrs. Charles Gilmore and children
and Miss Ards Gilmore go to Kasota
the last of the week and from there
to Lake Washington to join a camp
ing party from Mankato for a two
weeks stay.
The band will play on Saturday
evening as usual.
Mrs. G. R. Bradley of Mankato was
IN MapletOn MONDAY.
Mrs. Paul Barney and Bernita and
Ruth Nerbovig of Mankato were Wis
iting at the M. A. Gilmore home Mon
day and Tuesday.
Miss Elsie Pagenkopf returned
home Monday evening
Mr.. and Mrs. I. A. Lownes and
Mrs. Peters are Mankato visitors to-
day.
Mrs. William Mcqueen, Mrs. J. Y.
Howieson and Mrs. j. c. Morris en-
terrain the thimble bee today.
There are several reason why there
are so few teachers to take the ex-
iaminatiOns. One is that nearly all
who intend to teach are so situated
as to be able to take two years at the
normal, which places them on the
diploma list and they usually prefer
town school although it is a well
known fact that country teacher
can save more money.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-08-11
Former Resident Of Mankato
Died In Minneapolis
PASSING WAS SUDDEN
Once at Head of Knitting Mills
Here; Active in Community
Affairs
Erom Thursdays Daily.

William Lloyd Hixon, former resi-
dent of Mankato, died suddenly of
heart disease at his home, 35 Grove
land Terrace, Minneapolis, during
last night The members of his fam
lily were with him when he passed
away. So far as can be learned he
did not complain of feeling ill yes
terday and he was not taken sick
until just before his death which oc-
CURED early this morning.
Mr.. HiXon was born IN Lacrosse
about forty eight years ago. He was
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. G. C. Hixon,
prominent and wealthy people of
that city.
William HiXon came to MankatO a
number of years ago and purchased
the Mankato Knitting mills. He was,
up to its sale to the Patrick interests
in Duluth, president of the company.
and its active manager.
Was Active in Affairs.
During his residency in this city
Mr. HiXon took very active part in
the affairs of the city industrially and
financially He was the first president
of the Commercial club and was one
of the promoters of the Mankato
Electric Railway company. Also he
was for a while a director of the
National Citizens bank During most
of the time he resided here he and
his family lived in West Mankato.
About three years ago, Mr.. Hixon
disposed of his interests here and
moved to Minneapolis where he or
ganized the Wellworth Mills company
and was its president and treasurer.
He also was interested in the Min
neapolis Wooden Mills company.
Mr.. Hixon is survived by his wild
ow and two sons, William Lloyd
Hixon, Jr., and Pennell Hixon. His
brothers are Frank P. and Joe Hix-
on, La Crosse; Robert, Columbus, O.,
and George, Chicago.
Burial in La Crosse.
The remains will be taken to La
Crosse for burial, but the funeral ar
rangements have not as yet been
made.
About four years ago Mr.. Hixon
was taken i'll with heart trouble, and
he was given a warning by the at
tending physician that he must have
Ahoi0 iCSdIu loi Ills peISOHdl wei
fare, and not confine himself so close
ly to his business.
Mr.. HiXon was member of the
lB. P. o. E. He and Mrs. HiXon were
large contributors to objects of char
ity, and great many people in this
city were the recipients of their kind
favors. These donations were made
in an transformations manner and
without publicity. Those who knew
Mr.. HiXon best speak of him in the
highest terms. He was a man of
marked business ability and a close
student of public affairs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-08-11
Rapidan
From Thursdays DAILY.

From thursdays OaIIY.
Cecilia and Herbert Oegner nave
returned to their home in Minnesota
Lake, after spending few days at
the home of Peter Peterson
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. George Nc
Combs, Saturday morning, July %, an
eight pound boy. Mrs. McCombs was
formerly Miss Clara Reedstrom
Miss Eva Hickey of Mankato has
returned to her work after spending
few days at the Weir home.
Carl j. Ulrich has recently pur-
chased a new Maxwell car.
Several from here are planning to
attend the Ringing Brothers circus
next Thursday.
Miss Lois Macbeth of Mankato is
visiting at the Rodgers home.
Oscar Hoxey of Mankato is spend
ing his vacation with friends at the
dam.
Miss Eleanor Rodgers entertained
last Friday evening in honor of her
guest, Miss Lois Macbeth. A very
enjoyable evening was spent by all
present.
Mrs. Myron Perkins entertained
IiC OOCIdi T1OuT CluD last thursday
afternoon. The next meeting will be
at the home of Mrs. T. L. Rodgers.
A class of eight were confirmed in
the Norwegian church last Sunday.
Roy Frost and bride arrived home
last Saturday night from Iowa, where
they were married last Wednesday.
July 26.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Peterson and
baby and Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Spencer
all OF Lake Crystal were callers at
the Garrett home Sunday night.
Miss Minnie Peterson entertained
company from Minnesota Lake Sun
day afternoon.
Little Miss Stella Johnson is the
proud possessOr of a new piano.
Friends here have received word
from Norway, stating that Thora
Hansen, who formerly lived here.
died there July 6.
A party of fourteen gathered at the
nome OF Amos Frost Sunday night to
welcome the newlyweds, Row Frost
and wife,
Harvesting in this vicinity is the
order OF the day and every farmer is
taking advantage Of this fine weather
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-08-11

ride Sunday afternoon out around
Nicollet and Oshawa.
Mrs. Evenson and Mrs. Kaneff
were staying with Mrs. Owens Mon
day.
Mrs. Charlie Smith and little son,
Matthew went to Lake Crystal Tues
day to visit with Mrs. Arden Jones.
Chester Steel and H. A. Hanson
threshed barley Monday.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
Friday afternoon with Mrs. Harry
Parsons and Mrs. Parry.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-08-11
From Thursdays Daily.
Harry TerwiIIiger Married.

Miss Elsie Nienow, daughter of
Mrs. H. Nienow OF Blue Earth, and
Mr.. Harry Terwilliger, one of the
salesman of the Mankato Fruit COM
pany, and very we'll known here,
were married today at Blue Earth.
They will make their home in Man
kato. Mr.. and Mrs. D. E. Terwilliger,
parents of the groom were among the
guests at the wedding.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-08-11
Ellis-Jenkins.

Ellis -JGnktnS.
Carroll Index: A pretty home we'd
ding was solemnized at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. N. F. Morris Carroll at
eight o'clock Wednesday evening,
July 10. The contracting parties were
Miss Jane Ellis of Carroll and Mr..
William w. Jenkins of Lake Crystal,
Mimi. Rev. P. d. Davis was the Of
ficiating clergyman who tied the
nuptial knot pronouncing the cere-
mOny which united the lives of these
estimable young people. About thirty
immediate relatives and intimate
friends were present and after the
congratulations three course we'd
ding feast was served. The bride was
gowned in cream silk poplin and
lace. She is both well and favorably
known in Carroll and vicinity and
will be true helpmate to the one
she has chosen for a life companion.
The groom is highly respected
citizen of Lake Crystal Miss Hannah
Ellis, sister of the bride was brides
maid, while VIM. Lewis served as
best man. The love and esteem in
which this worthy couple is held was
shown by the numerous AID beauti-
full presents, and their friends wish
them long, pleasant and prosperous
life. They will be at home to their
friends at Lake Crystal after August 1
Mrs. F. w. Bosch of Amboy was
a shopper in the city yesterday.
Architect Albert Schippel spent
yesterday on business at Morgan.
H. A. BiNby Of Garden City was 9
business caller in the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Bradshaw left
last night on trip to Salt Lake City
Mrs. Spies, Jr, and Miss Spies, OF
st. Peter, were shoppers in the city
yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Voght of Noun
tain Lake were in the city today to
attend the circus.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Kinney of But
terrified motored to Mankato TO-DAY
and attended the circus.
Miss Helen Klema of Owatonna is
spending several days as the guest
of Mrs. Mamie Pearson.
Miss Katie Burns of Escanaba
Michigan, is guest at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Martin.
c. M. Faupel of Chicago, special
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
One of Gods Hints

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
No EXOrbitant Charge

When the last Confederate reunion was held here no eXorbitant rates were charged by hotels, boarding houses or restaurants and only the usual rates will be asked this time.
 It is the custom with hotels in many cities to raise their rates or to crowd their rooms so as to make each room yield large revenue on the occasion of big conventions, but nothing of the sort will be the practice here and this fact cannot be too widely known.
 Southern cities are proverbial for their hospitality and Birmingham especially brides itself on the moder- ate prices of it's hotels. In years past when hotel accommodations were limi- ted there was no disposition on the part of the proprietors to ''hold up" anyone Now when Birmingham has
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
Gold to Pay War Debts

According to Henry Mace Payne, formerly professor of mining in West Virginia college and now one of the principal consulting engineers employed by the Russian government, the Czar will not experience any great difficulty in not only paying off Rus sia's enormous war debt, but in help ing England to pay hers. After spend ing more than year in Siberia, Pro lessor Payne is now in this country to superintend the purchase of $3,000,- 900 worth of modern mining ma chinery which will be used in develop ing the fabulously rich gold fields of Siberia. The gold heretofore has been taken out by hand. After supplanting convict labor with up-to-date mining machinery, the Russian government expects to extract billions of gold in a comparatively short time.
 The Siberian fields are declared by Professor Payne to be the richest in the world They extend for more than four hundred miles along the Lena river. It is said that a cubic yard of gravel taken from this territory has been known to yield nearly $500 in free gold and there are extensive de- posits that will yield an average of $500 to the cubic yard. The lowest value is $750 to the cubic yard. The second largest nugget in the world was recently found in Siberia. It weighed IS pounds. ...+. ...
 As there is every reason to believe that this American mining expert knows what he is talking about, the economic future of Russia and her al lies is encouraging, despite the enor nous and almost inconceivable sums the war is costing them every day The prediction that the belligerents will never be able to pay their war debts might come true if there were no more gold in the earth, but with such vast and practically virgin territory to draw from, Russia, at any rate, should be able to cancel all her obliga- tions. England also has incalculable wealth to draw from, but no source that has been as little exploited as Russia's gold fields.
 France will probably have harder time than either of her allies in pay ing her war debts, but the thrift and industry for which the nation is famous will prove material help.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09

] for operation. Petersburg was con servative, thrifty city of 25,000 popu- lation, but it is now boom town of 35,OOO or 10000. Richmond has caught the Hopewell overflow and that rich metropolis has gone boom crazy. Even ancient Williamsburg, known to tourists and to tourists and students of history only, being in the boom zone, is growing at a phe- nomenal rate after a standstill for more than hundred years.
 President DuPont in his warning threw bomb into the ranks of the real estate boomers with almost as terrific effect as if he had let loose one of his giant explosives from the factory. Somebody got hurt, but the warning will save many dollar that would in the near future have gone into choice corner lots at New York prices.
 Hopewell calls to mind the land booms that reached high water mark in Virginia, North Carolina, Georgia and Alabama in the latter part of the eighties, when real estate in new towns-towns mostly on paper-sold for $500 and $2000 a front foot. Many of those "business" sites, after the usual bankruptcy proceedings, were turned back into pasture land And it was noteworthy fact that in the excited boom days men noted for their good business judgment and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
THE HOME CALL

From the Atlanta Constitution.
 l.. They fare afar by sun and star As far as east and west. Hail beckoning hands Of the stranger-lands. But it's Home at last, for Rest. For a Spirit follows the feet that roam And stars and world winds sing of Home. The battle strife of life for life And red blades breast to breast. But the lightning gleam Stays not the dream The dream of Home and Rest They sleep not in shadows of Nights
 despair, For the arms of Home are round them
 there. A Spirit steals to their star-watched
 sleep
 Where the battle.thunders cease. And the low-laid brow Is holy now
 With Home's last kiss of Peace. And from hills of the mighty and lowliest They take that kiss to heaven and God. o strife of Life. with the red thorns rife-- o storms that strike to slay! We pass from Night To the Shores of Light To the Everlasting Day. Peace, when the strife of the storm ia
 past, ss And the Lights in the windows of Homo
 at last
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
Enthusiasm Among the Educators

Birmingham has had a red letter week in educational activities and a new impulse in the cultural life of this section will be all pervading.
 The Alabama Educational associa- tion has met here many times, but this years convention was the best of all. The addresses and discussions were at once practical and Illuminating, and never have the teachers of the state displayed such enthusiasm as on this occasion.
 Those who have been in close touch with educational agencies have all along appreciated the vitalizing work which the association was doing, but each year this splendid organization has made stronger impress upon the public, and today there is not an in- citizen of Alabama who has not been aroused to the importance of the new educational propaganda of which the association is potential factor.
 Besides the Alabama teachers Bir- mingham had the pleasure of enter taining a distinguished body of educa- tors representing the Methodist nehools and colleges of the south, and it was a happy coincidence that many alumni groups had their annual or suecial meetings here during the week. All these humanizing forces touched elbows, SO to speak, and seldom has any southern city had the privilege of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
Land Rooms Past and Present

The real estate market in many cities, long quiet and hard to move, is now, in view of fat pay rolls and genuine prosperity, ripe for healthy revival.
 The air is full of boom talk and solid boom conditions will probably be in evidence here and elsewhere be- fore the first half of the present year passes. But no far-seeing business man will encourage any movement to boost realty prices beyond normal or reasonable levels.
 An inflated land market, like any other kind of imitation, always has a disastrous reaction. There are fine bargains to be had in real estate in and around Birmingham and as in- vestors increase their purchases the market is sure to become active and move upward; but mushroom booms such as were "worked up" in nearly all parts of the south in the eighties should be discouraged at the first sign of a return.
 The president of the DuPont, de Nemours company has performed philanthropic act in sounding note of warning to those who were inclined to speculate in real estate in the neighborhood of Hopewell, Va., where the great powder manufacturers have built huge temporary plant for pro- ducing war explosives on a vast scale for the entente allies. The company is employing more than 10000 men at Hopewell, but the president states frankly that when the war is over the number of workmen will be re- duced to 2O00 or less.
 The Virginia plant i5 near City Point on the James river, only about eight or nine miles from Petersburg, about twenty-five miles from Rich mond and about thirty miles from old Williamsburg, the colonial capital of Virginia.
 The boom got a start the day that Hopewell was staked off and it has been in full swing ever since the first unit of the DuPont works was ready
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09

the frivolity and oratory of these two associates. George. however, has two good men in Truss and Hornady on the commission. These men are prac- tical, substantial, common sense work CTS; and if George will simply take the bit in his teeth and lead in practical work all the others will follow.
 Both Weatherly and Barber are of good intent and purpose and will soon become tame and pull well in the traces. If George Ward will quietly go ahead and not stop to listen to them when they run off on rabbit trails-if Ward keeps right on after the fox-Weatherly and Barber will soon desert the rabbit trails and come back to the main purpose.
 I am glad to see that George Ward is writing for the newspapers of the country the truth about prohibition in this dis trict.
 Some of the disappointed liquor dealers who were put out of business here have been circulating the most outrageous and untruthful reports about Birmingham, and I do hope that if ever this town goes on the local option basis again and lished that every man who has been a party to these outrageous stories about Birmingham shall be forever ostracized. Some of the them are shipping liquor into Birmingham now from establish ments elsewhere. Lots of people want liquors here for their own use and get the same shipped in by express. It would be well were these people to order from old established houses and not patronize those who are knocking Birmingham and at the same time selling their goods here.
 As a matter of fact, prohibition has not materially injured Birmingham in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
HOTEL LOBBIES
Advance in Efficiency

Tt is safe to say that no public service corporation has made such marked ad- vance in efficiency in recent years as the Southern Bell Telephone and Tele- graph company" said Joseph R. Rosen- berger, ex-president of the Board of Trade.
 Tn all cities the telephone service is Tar ahead of what it used to be. but I doubt if in any city it is so satisfactory as in Birmingham. Not only is the me- chanical operation first-class, but the eX- change operators are noted for their skill and patience and the entire management IS quickly responsive to the needs and demands of the company's patrons. Man ager George R.. Knox is model admin istrative official, for any matter called to his attention receives immediate con- sideration.
 Tn this day and generation, when the knocker is abroad I take particular pleas ure in paying this little tribute to the Southern Bell"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09

breathing so much cultural atmos- phere within the limited space of a few days as was afforded Birming- ham.
 These great gatherings stressed once more this city's need of large, centrally located auditorium. When such a public necessity is provided Birmingham, which has more fine hotels than any city of it's size in the United States, and which is advant- ageously situated, will easily lead all other southern cities as a convention center.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09

more hotel room than any city in the south, there would be no probability of overcrowding, no matter how great the number of visitors, and there would be no excuse whatever for overcharging.
 Let it be proclaimed from the house. tops that the reunion crowd will be well cared for at regular rates. As for the old veterans themselves they will be the guests of the community and they need not spend dollar dur ing their three-day sojourn.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
NED BRACE TALKS ABOUT THE QUESTION:
 WHAT Is THE MATTER WITH BIRMINGHAM?

what reduced rentals on downtown prop erty
 But the moving picture shows are now occupying practically as many buildings in the center of the city as were occu- pied by saloons a few years ago.
 Speaking of moving picture shows, the business they are doing would indicate that Birmingham is one of the best amusement towns in this country.
 The theatre and moving picture show is the very best evidence of what town is doing.
 took occasion last Wednesday even- ing to send Age-Herald reporters to all the places of amusement in Greater Br- mingham and get the correct list of at- tendance between six o'clock and closing time at all of them.
  tres, the skating rink, the two public dance halls and all the moving picture shows in Birmingham, and it's suburban parts known as Wylam, Pratt City, Fair field, Ensley and Avondale.
 The total attendance was 161S9.
 And this was merely mid-week even ing.
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 The theatres and amusement places are prosperous here. the merchants are doing a good business, the iron and steel companies are making more profit and producing a greater output than ever in their history. So why should the question be asked, What is the matter with Bir- mingham?
 To use an old expression, it is all right, Those people who are stopping to argue will soon find themselves left in the lurch.
 Birmingham is big, broad and whole some. It will be what it's own people make it. And the great majority of the people are going ahead in the making. Among this class may be counted AA.AR-eo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-04-09
MISSOURI MOVIES
From the Glasgow Missourian.

Moving out and moving in: Meyer in from Sedalia; Doyle moved out, Hide rand moved in from Saline county; Kins- ley moved out, going to Omaha, Neb., and Teller moved in from south of Glasgow; Foodman moved out. going south of Gold dust; Daniels moved in from Steinmetz, Emmett Heying moved to his father S rlace; Neville moved in and Finton moved out going to Columbia, Mo.