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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02
DEATH OF MRS. BISSETT
This Aged and Respected Resident of
Mankato Suffered Complication
of Troubles
From Mondays CaIIy.

From Mondays ally.
Mrs. Sarah Carolyn Bissett, an aged
and respected resident of this city,
passed away at her home Oh Fourth
street last night about 1915, death
resulting after an illness Of many
years with complication of diseases
and ailment peculiar to old age. For
the past eight weeks she had been
confined to her bed for the greater
part of the time. She was bo'n Feb
ruary 8, 1888, in Canada, near Mon
treal, her maiden name being Sarah
Carolyn Glow, and was eighty-three
years, three months and twenty-fiv
days cid when she died. She grew
to womanhood in Canada and was
married to Samuel Hayes, who en-
listed at the outbreak of the Civil
war, and was taken ill while in the
south and died there In 1866 the
widow married Mr.. Bissett, who
passed away about thirty-two years
ago.
The family came to Minnesota
when deceased was about twenty
two years old, and settled on farm
in Rose Valley, Mimi, living there for
eighteen years, and then moving to
farm on what was known as 1.-THE
Ridge where they lived for short
time before coming to Mankato Mrs.
Bissett purchased a home OH Fourth
street, and her son and daughter in
law made their home with her, the
son passing away a number of years
ago, since when she has been cared
for by her daughter-in- law, Mrs. An
nette HAYES Deceased was NOM
Der of the Methodist Episcopal
church, and was an estimable and
worthy woman in every way The
family consisted of three daughters
and two sons, both sons being dead.
The surviving children are Mrs. d..
Johnson, city; Mrs. Della Tate. Ma
della; Mrs. Nettie Buck, Liapleton
Fifteen grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held at the
west Side chapel tomorrow afternoon
at two O'Clock, Rev. Stout officiating.
interment will be made in Minneopa
cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02
Death Entered Household Very
Suddenly This Morning
WAS WELL KNOWN LADY
Seized With An Attack OF Heart
Trouble She Passed Away
Quickly
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
With relentless suddenness Death
entered the Walser home at 122
North Fourth street this morning at
about quarter after two, and
claimed the mother, the heart of the
household, Mrs. Martin Walser, who
passed swiftly and silently to the
Great Beyond. Not a breath of warn
ing had been given the family of the
near approach of the Death Angel,
and the community was shocked and
grieved this morning to learn of the
death of this estimable lady, the
sympathy of all going out to the be-
reaved family. Mrs. Walser had ap-
peared in her usual health, had &C
complished her usual amount of
housework, ate a hearty supper last
night, and retired about ten o'clock.
Early this morning her husband
heard her gasping for breath, and
called to her, asking if she was sick,
but obtaining no answer he sprang
out of bed and turned on the lights.
He then saw that she was struggling
for breath and apparently dying, and
he awakened the household. A
physician was summoned at once, but
Mrs. Walser never spoke again, passing
away surrounded by her family be-
fore the arrival of the doctor. Death
was undoubtedly caused by heart
disease, and members of the family
stated this morning that Mrs. Walser
has grieveG ever since the sudden
death of her brother, Gottfried Kruse
on April %, hor sorrow and worry
evidently cruising a severe strain on
weakened heart functions, which at
length gave way entirely.
Mrs. Walser was born November
IS, 1862, in BCrenbrock, Westphalia,
Germany, ard received her education
in the schools there until she was
about fourteen years of age, when she
was sent to the Visitation Convent of
where she studied for two years. She
came to America with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs Gottfried Kruse, Sr, in
1884, and tie family settled in Man
kato. In August, 1885, she was united
in marriage in this city to Mr.. Mar
tin Walser, anil Mankato has been
the family home ever since. Always
active and Of genial disposition,
Murs. Walser was natural lead
er, and was we'll known in
philanthropi2 matters. She was a
member of St Peter and Paul's Cath
Ollie church, the Ladies' Sodalitq, st.
Elizabeth's Relief society, the Ladies'
Branch Of the Central society, and
held import ant offices in each of
these organizat;o ions. She was also
chairman OF the recent Red Cross
Bazaar for the relief of European war
sufferers, which was held in the ar
mory in this city.
Surviving relatives are the aged
mother, the widower, and six chill
dren, Mrs. w p. Crandall, city; Mrs
Joseph Stodden, Minneapolis; Misses
Gertrude and Ruth Walser, at home !;
Fred and Louis Walser, at home ;
three brothers. Louis S., Henry J.,
and Fred w. kruse, all of this city;
and one grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day morning at nine O'Clock at st.
Peter and Paul's Catholic church.
Mrs. Stodden has been informed of
her mothers death, and will arrive
in Mankato tonight
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02
From Tuesdays Daily.

H B. Whitaker of the division of
sanitation of the state board of
supply good in the following report:
ION April 10 an investigation was
undertaken on the public water sup
ply at the request of the Chicago,
St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Rail
way company This supply was OBJ
tanned from three drilled wells. A
new well was being drilled. The
field investigation showed conditions
which were satisfactory. The analy-
teal results showed the water to be
of good sanitary quality. The sup
ply was recommended for public
consumption"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02

tern, which gave way under him.
The cjstern was full OF water.
Arnold Alprecht came down from
the Minnesota university to spend
Sunday at home.
Amy Morris of the normal gradu
at.ng class was home over Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02
MOTHER Of SANDONS
DIED VERY SUDDENLY
from TUESDAYS Dairy.

from Tuesdays DaNv.
Word was received this morning
that Mrs. Sarah Sandon, mother of
the Sandon brothers of this city, died
very suddenly at her home in Jack
son, Mimi, last night. She was six
ty-fiye years old and visited her sons
in Mankato most of last winter. She
is survived by four sons in Mankato,
+. c. Sandon, w. A. Sandon, S. E.
Sandon and H. H. Sandon, and two
daughters, Mrs J. B. Johnson and
Mrs. G. B. Patterson of EdgertOn,
MINI. The funeral will probably be
held Thursday. The SandOn broth
ers left this afternoon at three O'clock
for Jackson to attend the funeral.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02

Theatre Party.
Miss Otillia Bienapf was the guest
of honor last evening at a pleasant
party given by a number of her young
lady friends. They visited the Sandon
theatre and enjoyed the play, Lovely
Mary" after which refreshments were
served at the Candy Kitchen, the af-
fair closing with marshmallow and
wiener roast at the home OF Miss Yer
onica Huettl Those in the party
were Misses Otillia Bienapf, Kath-
crime Lill, Veronica Huettl, Esther
Wagner, Louise Kehms, Anna Hartig,
and Anna Harris.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02

E. w. Goldenstar is spending few
days on business at Madelia.
Miss Cecil Herlnel spent Sunday
with her parents at Cleveland.
Hugh R. Jones of Cambria was the
guest of friends in the city today.
Miss Cecil Hermel is spending
Decoration day at her home in Cleve-
land.
Mrs. Frank Zettler arrived home
last night from ten days visit with
friends at Hill City.
Ray ChesSer, yard clerk at the
Northwestern freight depot, went to
Winona yesterday on business trip
Attorney J. A. Flittie and DR.. V. l.
Miller spent yesterday at Elysian, and
caught a large number of fine black
bass.
Miss Otillia Bienapf of Minneapo-
lis is spending a few days vacation
with her parents on North Sixth
street.
Mrs. J. Sherk returned last night
from Kenyon, Mimi, where she had
been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. lubbock
H. l.. Davies of Minneapolis is a
guest at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. ID.
c. Davies, and visited relatives at Ka-
sofa last night
A. l. Deuser, former car clerk at
the Northwestern freight depot, has
gone to Stockton, Mimi, to work for
the Wideli company
Mrs. Klune James of Colfax ave-
mo South MinnoonO1ic hoe rofnrpoI
to her home after short visit with
her father-in-l law, DR.. ]. II. James
Mrs. Agnes Kleven, who has been
teaching at Dana college, Blair, Neb.,
the past winter, is spending a few
days with her sister Mrs. Henry
Moss
Miss Margaret Wedge of Plainview,
attending Carleton college at North
field, spent the week end with Miss
Ruthanna Sapey, leaving for North
field yesterday
Mrs. Arthur Schaub, Mrs. Robert
Jache, and Misses Genevieve Hodapp
and Anna Welter went to LeSueur to-
day to spend the time with friends and
attending services. ~ 70
Miss Frances Wells has returned
home after a trip of several months
duration, She having visited relatives
and friends in Shreveport, La,
Louisville, KY, and La Point, Ind
Former Governor A. o. Eberhart
was in Mankato today en- route to
Blue Earth where he delivered the
Memorial Day address. Last night he
addressed the graduating class of the
Franklin high school.
Miss Florence Nelson returned
yesterday noon from Minneapolis
after spending Sunday with her sis
ter, Mrs. F. F. Martin. Mr.. and Mrs
Martin left today for Eugene, Oregon.
Mr.. Martin has BEEN promoted to the
position of general auditor for the
Northern Montana and Idaho Power
company, which is controlled by H.
M. Byllesbya and company and which
covers their properties in the states
of Montana, Idaho and Oregon. Mr..
Martin was formerly connected with
the Northern States Power company
in this city and since leaving here
has been with the Minneapolis Gen
eral Electric company.
Mrs. Frank Jones of Chicago is
the guest of her nieces, the Misses
Grace and Florence Parke. She
spent the past two weeks in Mime
apolis, in attendance upon her
nephew, Charles Parke, who was OPP
Grated upon at one of the hospitals
for a water tumor on the brain,
which resulted from an accidental
blow received ten years ago. He is
now recovering nicely.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02
last class night meeting proved very
enthusiastic and pleasant.

Picnic 1T Minreopa.
Members of the Salvation Army are
enjoying a picnic at Minneopa Falls
today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02
The Wilderness Campaign.

THE third stage is represented by
the Wilderness campaign. Months of
toll and struggle have passed and
Grant is leading that splendid army to
Appomattox. They must conquer. The
mud and dust and wear of marches,
the miasma of oozing swamps, the
intricacy Of unknown and perillous
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-02

Sent 10 wrong IN order that we may
have peace. The true patriot will
follow that which is right if the heaven
fall
There come to our thought three
lessons from the past, which have a
bearing on the future.
"The battlefield of Bull Run pre-
sents a picture of brave men marching
to battle as to feast and defeated
only because they were unframed in
the art of war. On that day they re-
vealed two facts, first they were of
the stuff of which soldiers are made,
and second that they were not yet
made. That horrifying retreat struck
terror into all hearts who held their
country dear, but it opened their eyes
to the greatness of the crisis, and the
absolute necessity of preparation.
THE second stage is illustrated by
Gettysburg, the Waterloo, of the re-
bellion. The best of both armies were
drawn up over against each other for
death grapple. The charge of the
divisions of Pickett and Pettigrew and
the magnificent repulse furnish all
the accessories of spectacular conflict,
but this is not all war. They were
heroes indeed who conquered there,
but there are greater tests for pa
triots, even than those they met that
day.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
LOCOMOTIVE AND TWO FLATS
 DAMAGED IN ACCIDENT

A freight train en route to Kern Creek was derailed a short distance beyond Resurrection river yesterday, and engine and three cars going into the ditch. The remainder of the cars and the pusher engine stayed on the rails.
 Thefcause of the wreck was an in- completed switch, which the section crew left without notifying the dis patcher that the line was not open.
 Four journal boxes on locomotive No. were broken and two fiat cars put out of commission. The damaged equipment was brought back to the town and one engine with a part of the train load of supplies sent on to Kern Creek.
 George Colwell, assistant superin- tendspt of construction, was on the train at. the time and at once dis charged the section foreman.-Sew- ard Post.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
LAPS SHUT DOWN ONLY
 GERMAN BANK IN EMPIRE

YOKOHAMA, Nov. 15.-The Yoko- hama branch of the Deutsch-Asiatic bank has been closed by order of the Japanese government and all its bus mess suspended. This shutting up of the only German bank in Japan will seriously affect German prison CTS of war whose deposits formed the largest part of the business. It is es- timated that deposits of about 1000 German prisoners are locked up un- til the official ban on the institution is removed, which will probably not be until the close of the war. The total deposits by Germans are esti- mated to be 3,OOO,O00 yen or about $1,5OO,OO0.
 Japanese papers which led a cam paign last spring for more vigorous measures against German residents and German institutions in Japan ex- press satisfaction over the closing of the bank.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
REFUSES
 CANCEL NAMES
DENIES RIGHTS OF NEUTRALS
Lord Grey Says Allies Have Long Struggle Before Them and Must Adopt Every Means to Win the VictOry-Add to Blacklist.

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 15.- The British reply to the American note of protest against the British blacklist of American concerns, has been received. The not denies the right of neutrals to trade with whom they please, and ruthlessly cancels the privileges of Americans dealing with the enemies of England, and states that 1t is scarcely believable that the United States would chal- lenge Great Britain's sovereignty in this matter. The measure designed for the purpose of cutting off from the Central powers all sources of sup ply.
 Earl Gray positively declines to erase any of the American names from the blacklist, but on the con trary has added to them. He says there is long and bitter struggle before the Entente Allies and they must adopt every means at hand to win the victory.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
LATE RETURNS
 REDUCE LEAD
SULZER IS NOW BUT 92 AHEAD
Latest Returns from First. Second
 and Third Divisions Have Shown

Late returns from the First, Sec ond and Third Divisions have reduced. Sulzer's lead to less than 100 plural ity, and with still several precinc, ] to be heard from, and in view of the recent returns it is now anybody s election. The indications are that Sulzer will come out of the race with a small plurality, as his lead is too large to be overcome by the vote of the precincts yet to come, unless the
 Delegate would receive all or nearly fll of the votes, in which case he will be elected. Following are the com- Ilete returns to date:
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
CAPTAINS SAY
 WERE WARNED
IN TIME TO GET OVER SIDE
Masters of the Steamers Columbia and SeatOnia Are Landed In Spain After Having Been Kept Prisoners on Submarine.

CORRUNNA, Spain. Noy. 14.- Captain Curtis of the American steamer Columbian, was landed here today by a German submarine. He states that the Columbian received ample warning from the commander of the submarine to permit the launching of the boats. The captain was held a prisoner on the subma- rine U-49 for a week, and says he was we'll treated. Captain Patter- son of the British steamer Seatonia, was also landed here. He likewise acknowledges that he was warned by the submarine and permitted to get his boats away before the steamer was torpedoed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
STEWART MAKES
 A RICH STRIKE

SEATTLE, Nov. 15.-A. c. Stew art, a prominent mining man of Nome. has located a two mile pay streak about 13 miles from Nome, on Sledge Creek. Stewart has been pros pecting this creek all during the summer and was on the verge of giv- ing it up as a bad job when he struck the pay. Word was taken to Nome and in less than half a day every thing along the creek was staked.
 Leading mining men who have ar rived here from Seward Peninsula say that this strike Is the most i'm portant of any during the summer in Alaska. It produces the dust and MT. Stewart will make his fortune from the strike.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
SAYS STEAMER ARABIA
 SUNK WITHOUT WARNING

an American missionary, who was a when she was torpedoed by a Ger man submarine, has just arrived here, and he asserts the vessel was sunk absolutely without warning. The first the passengers knew of the pres ence of submarine was when the first explosion occurred. He says that only for the fact the sea was perfectly smooth the loss of life would have been extremely heavy.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
DEUTSCHLAND 10
 CARRY No MAIL
NEGOTIATIONS NOT FINISHED
Cndersea Freighter Has Not Secur- ed Her Clearance Papers and the { Date of Her Departure is not Yet [
 ', Known.
Known.

NEW LONDON, Nov. 15.-It was definitely decided that the German submarine freighter Deutschland will not carry mail for Germany on her return voyage, as was previously an rounced. The negotiations with the postoffice department have not been completed and probably will not be before the departure of the boat on her return voyage. The Deutschland has not yet secured her clearance papers, and the date of her departure is unknown.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15

LONDON, Nov. 14.-Advices re- ceived here today from the Somme front states that the British under General Haig, by violent surprise attack, smashed through the hereto fore impregnable positions of the Germans on both sides of Ancre, and captured the towns of Beaumont and Hamel in the St. Pierre position, to gether with two thousand prisoners, The Germans were completely sur. prised and the only point where they made any considerable resistance was at Serre. The British are now threat ening to envelop the town of Mirau- mont.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
WILCOX COURTS
 INVESTIGATION SAYS NOTHING TO CONCEAL Investigators Will be Afforded Every Facility for Determining the Dis. position of Funds at the Disposal of Committee.
SAYS NOTHING TO CONCEAL

NEW YORK, Nov. 15.-Chairman Wilcox of the Republican National Committee, in reply to the charges of Chairman Mccormick, states that the Republican party will welcome any investigation into the alleged misuse of money during the cam paign. He declares the party has nothing to conceal, and investigators if any be appointed, will be afforded every facility for determining the dis position of the funds at the disposal of the Republican Committee.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
Prevents Advance.

BERLIN, Nov. IA terrific fire ed a strong attempt of the British to advance in the vicinity of Ancre, on the Somme front. The war office reports that the French advance in Alsace has been frustrated. Three Transylyania towns have been recap. tured from the Rumanians by the Teutons, together with thousand prisoners.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
Serbs Win Victory,

PARIS, Nov. 1.-The Serbians are reported to have won a brilliant victory from the Teutons near Cerna. forcing them to retire for more than two miles and capturing a thousand prisoners. Von Mackensen continues his retreat in Dobrudja, his army de- moralized and more than one-third lost through killed. wounded and disease. The steady reverses he has suffered is seriously effecting the mo- rale of his troops.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
WILL INVESTIGATE
 MISUSE 0F MONEY SENATE TO TAKE UP MATTER Mccormick Alleges Republicans Seven Millions on Campaign Contest Probably in West Virginia and Indiana.
SENATE TO TAKE UP MATTER

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 15.- Officials announce that there will be a senatorial investigation into the charges made that there was mis- use of money in the presidential cam paign and that contests will be in- stituted in the senatorships of In- diana and West Virginia. Vance Nc Cormick claims that he has positive evidence that the Republicans secur- ed three millions of dollars from Wall street oq the eve of election, and that their total expenditures during the campaign were more than seven millions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
NEW DIMES FEEL
 LIKE \ BUTTON

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 14.- It'll be hard to tell pocketful of dimes from a pocketful of buttons pretty soon. The new dimes which the government will begin introduc- ing soon to all persons who desire to meet them will be concave on one side, as the result of high relief on the other side.
 The relief is designed to increase the beauty of Miss Liberty, whose face still adorns the ten-cent piece, albeit she is wearing a winged cap and looks different in other respects.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
ERWIN FILES ANOTHER
 SUIT AGAINST HIS WIFE

On Wednesday of last week, Unit ed States Marshal L. T. Erwin filed suit in the clerk of courts office against his wife, Willie Haynes Err win, from whom he is now estranged and against whom he filed a divorce suit several months ago, only to with draw it a short time later.
 The case was filed just two days prior to the marshaIs departure for the outside l4ith prisoners. and re- sembles the other case filed in that particular. r.-Fairbanks Times.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
Rumanians Retain Positions.

BUCHAREST, Nov. 14.-A terrific battle has been raging all day be- tween the Rumanians and the Teu- tons near Dragoslavel The Ruma- nians have repulsed every attack of the Teutons and are holding firmly to their positions.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
Will Investigate.

MADRID, Nov. 14.-Ambassador Willard, of the American legation here, has received instructions from Washington to proceed to Corrunna to investigate the sinking of the Col umbian, and get the story of the cap tain at first hand.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
WILSON MAKING
 SLIGHT GAINS DISCOUNT RCMOR OF FRAUD Both Paries Admit Original Count Approximately Correct - Wilson Makes Gain in State of 24O Votes Recheck Nearly Completed.
DISCOUNT RUMOR OF FRAUD

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 15.-Thn official recount of the votes in the state is progressing rapidly and is closely following the former count. In the San Francisco precincts Will son has gained six votes over the former count. Democrats and Re publicans alike discount all rumors of irregularities in the former count
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
Russians Cross Danube.

PETROGRAD, ..ov. 14.-The Rus sians have crossed the Danube at two points south of Cernadova. The Rus sian fleet is again bombarding the Teutons occupying the city of Con. stanza in Dobrudja.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
NEW WAREHOUSE FOR
 VALDEZ MERCANTILE co.

One of the big warehouses on the Valdez Dock has been secured by the Valdez Mercantile Company, and is being fitted up for storage purposes to accommodate the extensive stocks of merchandise being received by that enterprising concern.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
Killed by Train,

BERLIN, Nov. 14.-The inbound Balkan express, bearing the wounded soldiers from the front, crashed into a group of women section hands on the road in the suburbs of the city, killing nineteen of them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-11-15
RECHECk GIVES
 HUGHES 4 LEAD
BIG GAIN IN HENNEPIN COUNTY
Latest Returns Give Republican Can. didate a Plurality of 1O6S in the State of MinnesOta-COunt Still in Progress.

ST. PAUL, Nov. 15.-A recheck of the votes of the state is now in pro gross. The latest figures give Hughes lead of 1868, the Republican can didate having made a big gain in Hennepin county. The recount is still in progress.