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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24

complete set of new buildings, to be
placed upon his farm in Decoria.
Hanford G. Davis, shipped car of
horses purchased in this vicinity to
the Chicago market, last week. 1t is
expected that they will be there sold
to agents for transportation to- the
war zone.
w. Barentine of Mankato local
agent for the Illinois Oil Co., was a
business visitor Monday.
Mrs. George Hussey is seriously i'll
at the home of her brother in Medo.
EThe infant son is much improved
over the condition of last week. Mr..
Hussey spent Sunday and Monday
with Mrs. Hussey.
The hotels appearance has been
much enhanced the past week by the
remodeling of the porch. A new
floor was laid and other improve
mentS made.
George Cassidy is on his feet again
with the same old smile. The grip
has no terrors for George.
Frank Chase has been laid up with
the grip this week. He is feeling
better and getting ready for an early
spring or another old time dance.
Mr.. Fred Byersdorf who was i'll
the past week is reported much i'm
proved. Mrs. Byersdorf is still I'll.
Mrs. John futile who moved last
week to Albert Lea has temporarily
settled there pending the completion
of her daughters school work this
spring.
Mrs. Henry Thielman returned
home Saturday after an extended visit
with friends and relatives in Manka-
to. Mr.. Thielman returned to the
city Monday to continue his court
service. Miss Abbie Thielman speut
Sunday at home.
A rumor is current that new rout-
ing of the mail which is brought into
St. Clair by carrier, will occur this
week
Joe Wingen, left Friday, for St.
James for a short. visit with his
daughters Mrs. Schauffmann and
Miss Marjorie Wingen.
Mrs. l.. Heintze is planning a st.
Patrick day celebration which will be
in the nature of quilting bee and
birthday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
Rap1dan

Herman Zeigler IS circulating
petition for a bridge crossing the
Cobb river, somewhere near the
present ford. Several have pledged
their support in sums ranging from
81 to $50.
The Ladies' Aid society of Decoria
met last Wednesday afternoon and
there were ten ladies present. The
quilt was finished with binding and
chances will be sold on it at ten
cents apiece.
Miss Hanna Knutson came home
Saturday from her school duties in
the Piper district, returning again
Sunday afternoon.
A. w. Anderson and family of
Mankato were visitors at the home of
J. r. Anderson Sunday, coming out
In their car. .' ".,%"
Carl Torgerson has started his saw
mill at his place and has consider
able lumber to saw -"
Howard Corey is working for Ed
Erlandson at present. IT,
Several from around here attended
the auction sale at the G. C. Erdner
farm last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Sturm and
Christ Knutson were visitors at the
home of Will Sturm in Rapidan Sun
day afternoon. .
J. r. Anderson, Jr., has purchased
a Studebaker car.
Mrs. Ana Anderson Allen, who has
been visiting relatives in this vicin-
ity the past three weeks, returned to
her home in Lacqui Parle county last
Friday. r--
A party of friends were entertained
at card party at the home of Peter
Petersen Saturday evening, .
There was no school Tuesday, on
account of the illness of the teacher,
Miss. Murphy. -
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Napoleon
From Thursdays Daily,

"Pastime" picture. theatre was
opened to the public last evening.
By eight o'clock every available seat,
about three hundred and fifty in all,
were filled and the audience were
greeted by the Pastime orchestra of
five pieces, electric bells were also
used, these having been installed by
Mr.. Sellers, who is q practical cleo
trician. The play for the evening
was western drama, Judge Not"
or "The Woman from Mona Diggins."
The interior of the theatre was an
agreeable surprise. The electric
lights are of two styles and of the
very latest patterns. Along each
side wall hangs row Of lights covered
with fiowerlike shades. Many were
waiting for the second show and all
pronounced it great success.
The Clapshaw restaurant was form
ally opened today. They served
many meals and were very busy all
day. An orchestra enlivened the
scene and made one think he was in
the city.
Mr. and Mrs. William Schultz
came up from Mankato to attend the
funeral of Mrs. Gerth.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
SCORED THE DELEGATION
United States Senator Knute Nelson
Writes An Interesting Letter to a
Gentleman 10 Duluth

Duluth, March 16.--In a letter to
Ear d. Scott of Duluth, in reply to one
from Mr.. Scott congratuating him on
his stand on the Gore resolution, Sen
ator Knute Nelson of Minnesota said:
81 am not surprised at Senator
Clapp's action. | am surprised at our
delegation in the House. If they
thought they were playing smart poll
tics, they are mistaken; and if they
knuckled down to the German propa-
ganda in favor of the German vote,
they made mistake, because all of
our voters are not of German descent.
AS for me, felt that l could not do
otherwise than stand by the American
government in this matter America
has done so much for me that | owe
it everything"
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7ifvoL
From THURSDAYS Daily.

t, FROM ihuTSudTS Odtiy
Mrs. Henry Wilkinson and children
arc moving into West Mankato this
week.
Espy Gates was Mankato caller
Saturday evening.
J. Gates called on Madison Lake
friends Thursday.
Leon Gates spent the week end
with his parents.
Miss Frances Hoagland is home
from st. Clair for a vacation.
Leilah Harvey spent the week end
with her parents.
Miss Esther OFT was a Mankato
visitor Saturday evening.
Mrs. Sadie Buchholtz entertained
the Sunshine club last Saturday aft
ernoon.
Mrs. A. Smidt. two daughters and
Mrs. A. Hoffman and children visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. J. Gates last Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Rhinhart and
family visited relatives in Tivoli
last Sunday
Carl Hansen of Kennedy Bridge is
assisting N. Bennett with work.
Miss Clara Larson is home for a
while owing to the sickness of Mrs.
Paegel.
Minnie Larson visited relatives in
Belgrade the week end
Dick Armstrong and Frances Deta-
more were Mankato callers Friday
evening.
William Larson is spending a few
days with friends in Belgrade.
Mrs. Emma Kelley and sister, NJ
Miller, visited Mrs. John Gates Sat-
urday evening.
Harold Nash returned to BalatOn
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RURAL ROUTE CARRIER
G|RDLES THE SPHERE
Has Travelled Enough to Make
Three Trips Around This
Old Earth Ball
From Thursdays Daily.


Frank F. Watts, one of the most
widely known rural mail carriers of
Mankato, has resigned his position,
and yesterday made his last regular
trip over his route. Known ty his
friends and acquaintances as the
most obliging of men, Mr.. Watts has
assisted in baptizing the babies, car
ried love letters to and fro for fond
hearts on his route, and after marri-
age had formed a happy climax to the
little romances under his survey, has
assisted in baptizing the young gen.
seration which came to bless these
homes. He has also assisted at fu-
nerals and has never flinched from his
duty or doing friend service. Mr..
Watts has spent eleven years and
two months and half of his life as
a rural mail carrier, part of the time
out of Kasota, and part of the time
out of Mankato. He carried mail first
on Route three, then on Route four,
and finished up on Route TWO, the
Decoria and Mapletin road. During
his long years as mail carrier he has
travelled $4,000 miles, or more than
three times the distance around the
earth. He has served under three
postmasters, c. l.. Benedict, A. J.
Veigel and c. e. Wise and has made
an eXceiieut record.
Mr.. Watts has leased the w. B.
Hall farm on the poor farm road for
three years and will engage in dairy
farming. ]. E. Reed has been ap-
pointed temporary carrier to fill the
vacancy caused by his assignment.
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Cleveland
from Thursdays Daily.


Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Watskey of
Sleepy Eye and Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Keeper were guests at the home Of
Henry Korn last Thursday.
Will Peach returned home Monday
from a business trip in Ottertail
county.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arch Peach, Mrs.
Will Peach and daughter, Bernice.
were entertained at the home of De-
Witt Jackson Sunday
Bart Jackson was guest of his
sister, Mrs, Ike Davis at Lake Emily
the past week.
Miss Nina Cheadle spent few days
the past week at the home of w. e.
Cheadle in this village.
Misses Lillian and Emma Ponwith
visited at the home of William Wake
field last, Sunday.
Mrs William Lloyd and sister,
Miss Gladys Flowers and the Misses
Frances and Daisy Keenan, We're
guests of Mrs. E. J. Gish at LIE
Sueur Center last Saturday.
Minnie Carter who has been in
very poor health for several weeks
past is reported as being very much
improved at this writing.
J. E. Davis and wife entertained a
company of friends at tea Sunday
evening.
Hazel Myers is reported as being
very sick child this week.
Mrs. John Keenan, and Mrs. }. E.
Davis visited at the home of Conrad
Myers Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Zimmerman
entertained a party of neighbors and
friends at their home at Scotch Lake
Sunday evening. e..
The last number of the entertain
ments to be given at this place by the
Midland Lyceum bureau of Des
Moines, Iowa, will take place on
Wednesday evening, April II, at the
town hall. Willard GortOn is the
entertainer Do not fail to be present
for a pleasant evening will be en-
joyed. .
/ Mrs. o. L. Ransom was a guest
of Mrs. L. R. Hurst last Friday.
Martin F. Ponwith, and daughters,
Sadie and Alice and Miss Hattie
Davis were entertained at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Smith last
Sunday.
Walter Matthews made a business
trip to Minneapolis the first of the
week.
Eugene Smith and son, Willard, re-
turned home last week from a visit
with the George Smith family at
Ladysmith, Wis
Joseph Ballman and daughter,
Alma, were business and social call
ers at st. Peter last Saturday.
Misses Alma Ballman, Theresa
Margaret and Sophia Laue and Eddy
Ballman took in a play at Marysburg
Sunday evening.
DR.. +. p. Strathern of st. Peter
was professional caller at this
place Sunday.
Mrs. John T. Peach went to st.
Peter on Monday, where she sub,
mitted to a slight operation at the
Health Haven hospital.
j. f. Groh returned home LAST
Friday from, Rochester, where he
spent a few days with his brother.
Oliver.
MIS- w Il. SutdulC, VIM hoso
been very low with erysipelas for the
past week, is somewhat improved.
Relatives at this place received the
news of the arrival of son at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Dudly Coffin
at st. Paul last week. Mrs. Coffin
was formerly Miss Olive Bartlett of
this village.
Mrs. e. r Henton, who has been
confined to her bed for the past
couple of weeks with illness, is able
to be about the house.
The third part of the lantern lee
ture on the Life of Christ will be
given at the Methodist church Sun
day evening at 1880 A cordial invi-
tation is extended to all by the past
OF, R. j. Rice.
Mrs. Earnest Thomas and daugh-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24

Owen F. Jones of Judson village just
received two carloads of lumber for
the construction of barns in the vicin-
ity.
Willard Roberts is busy building a
new house
George E. Austin of JudsOn town
ship is going to be candidate for
representative from this district the
coming season to the legislature in ST..
Paul. Mr.. Austin is certainly good
man for the position and has always
taken great interest in the welfare of
the community He is worthy of good
support. .s.
The attendance at the town meet
ing was not large this year, only forty
one voted. g,e
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
Will Talk on Consolidation.

C. c. Swain, of St. Paul, state
rural school commissioner, will speak
in St. Clair, Saturday afternoon,
April 8, on the subject or Rural
School Consolidation. Mr.. Swain is
one of the most enthusiastic workers
and speakers for this movement i'll
the state and will give his hearers
many interesting things to think of.
Everyone who is DESTROYS of giving
this matter a fair hearing should
come to the mass meeting.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-03-24
Eeauford.


Supervisor, William Hanna; treas
urer, H. B. Greeley: clerk, f. Nagel +;
justice, Alex Krengel: constable, Ed
O'Connor. Money raised general pur-
pose $1,000, road improvement $3.50.
6utternut Valley.
Supervisor, II. H. Halverson, treas
urer, A. L. Johnson; clerk, J. E.
Owens; justice, Sophus Geddes, All
Thorstad; constables, Gunder Gilberts
Fred Jones.
Money raised, general purpose
$4,000 road Improvement two mill
Cambria.
Supervisor, VIM. NJ. Lewis: treas
urer, E. L. Harris; clerk, D. c., Price;
justice, D. w. Harris: constable, Jos
Wagner. Money raised for general
purposes, $1,675.
Decoria Township.
Supervisor, August Thoun; treas
urer, A. f. Hall; Clerk: John Han =
son; justice, John Hanson; consta =
bles, John Kruse, August Goespl
Money raised for general purposes
$1,024.31; road tax, $1,365.7
jamestown.
Supervisor, Charles Doran; treas
,
justice, J. J. Brown; constable, James
Gilbride. Money raised, general pur-
pose, $4,000, road improvement ST.
600.
Madison Lake.
President of council, John Loeffler;
trustees, P. M. Lyons, William Ooran
E. Casper; treasurer, Frank Wondra
clerk F. B. knott; justice, ]. X
Knapp: constables, P. ]. McGrath
John Neary.
Pleasant Mound.
Supervisor, w. o. Weiderhoeft
treasurer, w. A. Ulrich; clerk, l.. Ia
bait; justice, A. Randall; constable
Aug. Schulz. Money raised for gen.
eral purposes, one half mill; road i'm,
proVements, one and one-half mill.
South Bend
Supervisor, Richard Jones; towr
clerk, F. J. Melvin; treasurer, Moses
Roberts; assessor d. E. Crane; JUS
tice of peace, j. l.. Keene; w. l.
Councilman; constables, ]. H. Hyn-
son.. R. M. Anderson; sexton, R. A
Wigley. Money voted for genera
purpose, $1,000.
The South Bend town meeting de-
CldISu luI uoluc i ulC III IIS IOdu WOTh
Vernon Center
Supervisor, H. r. Schwarz, years
sup, L. P. Kraus; treasurer, F. H
Mertersdorf; clerk, Fred c. Wilbur
justice, C. e. Brown; constable, H. H
Miller Money raised for general pur.
poses. sG52 35; road Improvement
$652. 35.
Sullivan Carried Davis Ward.
st. Peter, March 16.-Congressmal
Charles r. Davis of st. Peter lost hi
own ward to Senator Sullivan of Still
water, in the third district republican
delegate contest.
The first ward of St. Peter, in which
Congressman Davis lives, gave Sulli
van 73 votes, Simons 20 and Rach
&C, go.
In, the second ward of st. Peter
Senator Sullivan did not fare so well
He received As votes, Simons 76 am
Rachae Gil,
In the totals Rachac and Simon
win in the city. but Rachac noses on
ahead of Sullivan by only five votes
The total vote stands Sulliva
JIG; Raehac, 12l; Simons, 146
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monia. The funeral was held Mon
day afternoon from the home, Rev.
Bailey officiating, and the remains in
tered in Kasota cemetery.
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LuIich in the County Jail

In default of $500 bail, Thomas Lu-
Itch of Poplar street, charged with
selling liquor without license, was
taken to the county Jail
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St, Clair
from Thursdays Daily.
SOCIAL DOlNGS.

The Royal Neighbors, gave one oil
their royal good time affairs, last
Saturday evening Thirty-s X
Neighbors and their husbands gath
cred and played progressive euchre.
Six tables were made up and merry
contest for prizes was fought. Mrs.
Jake Mace won the honors for the
women, Mrs. Albert Byersdorf got
the minimum score and received the
corresponding prize. A delicious
surprise" luncheon was served before
ringing down the curtain on one Of
the most enjoyable evenings of the
winter.
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The "WeIcOme Banu anu WHITE
Workers" made a trip last Friday
night to the more important towns of
the state although their trip was
confined to Decoria and Mcpherson
townships. Arriving at Otto Juliars
which was designated as Brainerd
they gave a musical program and
were served with a light lunch. They
afterward visited the other large
cities on their schedule. Later in the
evening they arrived at the home Of
Robert Haedt or Beaufort, where an
other repast was served and an en-
ioyable hour spent.
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Mrs. William Boswell, was the host
ess to a party of friends and neigh
bors who dropped in without due
warning and notification last Thurs
day evening. Progressive five hun
dred was played and an impromptu
musical program, given by Misses
Bestmann, Lynch and DR.. Macbeth,
was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Boswell
who believes in preparedness" not
only in war but in peace, served her
visitors with a dainty luncheon.
Two sleigh loads of the Khan, took
advantage of the last bit of sleighing
and made a strategic advance on the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Byers-
dorf, last Friday evening. They
were warmly received and the house
turned over to them in very hos
pitable manner. A very pleasant
evening was experienced by all. Five
hundred was played at six tables.
Mrs. Byersdorf served tasty lunch
con to the Khan before they besought
their charges and sleighs for the
homeward retreat.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-27
Biddinger Free to
Come to West Va,
ILLINOIS GOVERNOR WITHoRAws
REouIsITIoN ON STATE OF
NEW YORK.

CHICAGO. April 97.-Guy Bidding
er, formerly detective In tho Chicago
police department and recently a prl.
vate operative, is free TO go to West
Virginia as a witness in the case of a.
Leo We'll, a Pittsburgh attorney, who
has been sued By the State OF West
Virginia.
Governor Dunno, of Illinois. today
decided TO withdraw roquisition papers
under which Biddinger was to have
been brought from Now York to Chi
cago to face charges of participation
in plots by which certain Chicago po.
liccmen profted through giving protec.
tIon to criminals. Biddinger's attor.
neys charged that efforts have been
made TO prevent his client from tcsti.
fyiug In the We'll case.
Biddinger, It is said, worked for Well
MS an investigator In a case in which
The Pittsburgh man was accused OF
bribery.
Biddinger is nowTn custody in New
York and is under Indictment In Chi.
cago on 81 charges of alleged graft.
Ing.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-27
CHARTER CASE TO
Be HEARD MAY 26
Supreme Court Gives Heed
to Plea For Early
Action.

CHARLESTON. April 97,--The srr,
prelue court yesterday sustained .
motion TO expedite the hearing of the
Fairmont charter case and set May 26
as the date on which 1t will he taken
up. This case involves the validity OF
the charter as passed by the last reg
uIar session of the Legislature. but
which has never been permitted to
go into effect, because OF pending liti'
cation.
A peremptory writ Of mandamus
was awarded against the Kanawha
county court, requiring II to make sub.
division Of certain voting precincts OF
the city Of Charleston.
The following cages have been con-
tinued by this court:
Amos against Angatti Marion coun'
ty; Tyler against Gorrell, Tyler coun'
"; County Court against Natural Gas
company, Harrison county; Smith
against Gas company, Lewis county;
Supply company against Bonwell, Mar.
ion county: Miles against Insurance
company, Jefferson country.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-27
ALL EYES ON THE
SECOND DISTRICT
Howard Sutherland Tells
Voters Party is Big Thing
in Election.

sHEPARDsTowN, w. Va April
27.-Declaring that the eyes Of tie
Republicans OF the United States will
be looking In the direction of the Sec
ond district on May 9th, expecting
confidently that tho Republicans Of
this district, who are numerically in q
largo majority, will vote this district
back into the Republican column
Congrcssman.at.large Howard suther
land made a stirring plea before Q.
large audience In this town last night
TO support Mon. Geo. NJ. Bowers. and
place the district on record as repu-
dating the Democratic administration
and its congressional candidates
Mr.. Sutherlands address was on ma
tional issues, which he said were the
issues at stake and paramountsinSt the
present contest in this districts he
made plea TO the party patriotism
and loyalty Of all Republicans. and
characterized the struggle between the
two parties for control Of the late
Junior" Browns seat in the RHouse.
Of Representatives as of national i'm.
portance and Significance from what;
ever angle It is viewed.
"The personal ambitions ofSthe two
candidates are Of little Importance In
this contest" said Mr.. Sutherland
1.-THE party's the thing-not personals
tiles. George NJ. Bowers stands IN
this fight as the chosen Representative
OF the party, symbol Of all its stands
for in respect TO principles and poif'
cies. His defeat would In itself be
but personal matter, a hurt that
would soon heal, but IN the larger o.
pect, It would be a calamity to the
Republican party. just now of; ;natioull
proportions. ] feel that the eSyoters Of
our party in the district will not let
this happen, but that they will rec
ognize the immense-the prodig igious-
proportions what this special election
means to their party, and will rally
at the polls and redeem this district
which. since 1910, has beenslost 10
them"
Mr.. Sutherland made no reiereuce
whatever to his own candidacy the
senatorial nomination.
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All But Two Precincts Re
turn Vote in Fa-
vOr.
.SG50,g90 TO Be SPENI.
Believed That Realty Values
Will Be Largely In
creased.

Notwithstanding the great amount OF
agitation in Lincoln district against
the good roads bond issue. the cleo
tion carried yesterday in favor OF .he
bonds. The vote stood SIS for the Is
sue and 4SG against. All precincts ex'
cent Worthington and Bingamon gave
majority for good roads. Binsamon
stood 80 for and &C against; WortF'
iaston was close, being III for and
3IzS against. Caroline, Midletoa ana
Downs showed up largely in tayo: ot
tlse good roads. In the Helenis H'tn IN
section where there we're cast l9V
votes, but 10 went against the issue:
ont Of 81 cast at Middleton. but Z
we're on the negative end Of the NoL-
ing Downs, Pennington and ,fnopG.3
mad stiifer fights, but managed to pun
through with enough votes TO make
the necessary three.tifths major,ts'
srThes bond issue was won with 81 woes
soyer the 60 per cent required.
The returns from the several pre-,
ciScts we're late getting in, hu; the
sgmTcs. when compiled, weie said 10
he OFFICIAL as far as correctness IS
considered. The following is tn man
ner IN which the precencts rep"r.eh.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-27
Grocery Department
For E. G. Jones Store

An up to date grocery store will be
an addition to the, E. c. Jones depart
ment store which will be opened to
the public Saturday April %. II will
be understhe direction OF T. r. Snider.
well known here as grocery man and
a splendid line of goods will be han.
died. The stock will include Heinz
National Biscuit. Co.,
and many other we'll known brands OF
goods. Fruits will also be handled.
The grocery store will he located in
tile basement which has been fitted
for such department in a splendid
manner.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-04-27
Belgian Flag Day
Receipts Announced

The National society Of the Daugh.
ters OF the American Revolution have
announced the receipt of Si13,S69.4s as
the result of Belgian Tag day cclebrat-
ed throughout the country on April S
and o. This amount does not include
the entire proceeds as many Chapters
have not yet reported TO headquarters.
Tie duy was observed here on Sutur.
day April 0 by the William Raymond
Chapter Of the D. a. H.. when the sum
OF SG7 was derived from the sale OF the
little Belgian flags.