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The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25
RESIDENTS OF DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA SEEK VOTE

Washington. April 24-For the first
time in the history of the city, the
board of trade will hold meeting to-
night on the subject of securing rep
resentation in congress for the resi-
dents of the District of Columbia, and
the right of suffrage. The District
has never had representation in con-
gress, and since its foundation has
been governed by congress. A grow
ing sentiment has manifested itself
recently in support of suffrage and
representation.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25
TEXTILE SHOW AT BOSTON

Boston, April 24-An exhibition of
domestic dyes will be one of the fea.
lures of the fifth national textile ex
hibit, which opens here today. The
dye makers will show what they have
done to supply the dye needs of the
textile industry. Textile machinery
in full operation making all sorts ol
cloths and fabrics, fill an immense
building. Groups of mill men from
all sections of the United States and
Canada are attending the exposition
The National Association of Cotton
Manufacturers will meet Wednesday
and Thursday, and Hon. Joseph f
Davies, head of the federal trade
commission, will address the meeting
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25
CARD OF THANKS

We take this method of thanking
the neighbors and many friends, the
choir for the lovely music rendered,
the beautiful floral tributes; also the
sympathizing words of the minister
in this, our sad bereavement. Hus-
band, Fred Darling and family. faith
er, mother, brother, and Mr.. and Mrs.
John McCrory.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25
Fifth PRIZE
WON BY LAWLER IN WINDOW
DISPLAY CONTEST

Many Mt Vernon people noticed
Fred J Lawler's toothpaste window
display few weeks ago and remark
ed that It was a very atractiyely ar.
ranged window. Those people will
be gratilied TO learn that their judg-
ment was correct as Mr. Lawler re.
ceived letter Monday from the man.
'nfactmers telling him that his display
had won hfth prize in their "Better
window contest.
This Is distinct honor for Mr..
Lawler, as stores an over the United
States We're competing in this con.
test and Mr.. LAWYERS ingenuity was
matched against some Of the best
window trimmers IN the country.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25
Among Members Of A Rep
reSentatiVe Audience
The Club Formally EmbarkS
Under Most AuSpiCiOuS
Circumstances

Appealing in an admirable non-par-
tisan manner for the solid support by
all citizens of the United States of
the acts and policies of President
Woodrow Wilson, former Governor
James M. Cox paved the way Satur-
day afternoon for one of the most po-
tent and vital addresses ever deliv-
cred in Knox county when he spoke
at the X of p. armory to an audience
which was representative of every
portion OF the county and startlingly
in numbers in face of the extremely
disagreeable and unreasonable wealth
er of the day.
Thrustng shaft after shaft of
death-dealing facts into the already
helpless state administration, Cover
nor Cox painted a powerful word pic
ture of the sorry spectacle of the
good young governor, faithless to his
trust of public confidence and esteem,
even more powerless to cope with the
situations constantly arising which
demands executive ability and efIic-
iency than at the outset of his rule,
and grasping as drowning man at
any bit of political play that might
restore him to some meagre grace
in his own party.
Vigorously declaring that he would
be in the fight this fall. whether as a
candidate or not, Tor the redemption
of the Ohio people from an admins
tration which has proved an abject
failure and Is a mere caricature of
even crippled governorship, Cox
sent chill after chill up the spines of
the few Republican politicians in at
tendance who silently acknowledged
the strategic position occupied by
Cox this year and who have prayer
fully hoped that he was out of poll
| ties for once and all.
CLUB is FORMED
Prior to the remarkable address of
| Governor Cox, the Knox County Dem.
ocratic club was formally launched
under the most auspicious Of begin.
nings when the following strong men
were chosen officers Of this vigorous,
new organization;
President-Dr. II. V. Ackermau.
First Vice President Clyde Brent,
llnger.
Second Vice President f. l..
Singrey
Secretary Hoy l.. Russell
Treasurer Lloyd NJ, Bell.
AT the organization meeting 1t was
a matter of comment that over so per
cent OF those in attendance We're from
the county, These openly sneered at
the attempts OF certain Republicans
who, reckless OF truth and facts. have
attempted to discredit the organizu-
ton by making II appear that the
whole movement was intended to
| crowd out county Democrats
These men fully knew that such
statements were the creatures OF tor
tured and unscrupulous imagination,
imaginations which, though vivid
have spent their force with the rev
elation OF the true state of affairs
Just as the Willis press has lost oui
with the truthseelSing because o
bold exaggeration and naughty story
telling.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25
SHERIFf'S SALE
runs MORRIS TOWNSHIP FARM
OVER ITS APPRAISED VALUE

After spirited bidding which sent
the property over its appraisement,
Wellington X. Wise finally purchased
the Dunn farm for $5.455 at .sheriff's
sale Saturday afternoon. The sale
WAS cried by Court BailiG Purcell
The farm, which comprises 67.7S
acres, is located in Morris township.
There were number OF bidders for
: the property.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25
SUPPORT Of WILSON
is URGED BY COX
In Brilliant Speech Before Knox Go.
Democratic Club
|UmDinQ Administration Of Willis
MGPCIessIy FIayGd
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION

After the Knox County Democratic
club had thus been made into a per-
manent institution, an automobile
parade was formed, followed by pro-
cession Of pedestrians who, with
Shows band at the head of the line,
marched triumphantly through the
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25
FENCE POSTS

ARE ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN
STOLEN BY AGED MAN
u. +. Hutchinson of Coshocton ave.
nue. was placed under arrest Monday
noon by Sheriff Woolison on war
rant charging him with the theft Of
fence posts belonging to c, r. Turney.
Mr.. Hutchinson, who is quite old, wa1
released on his own recognizance and
mig trial set for May 4.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25
Every Household Needs II

For cuts, burns, sprains and bruis-
es, Hanford's Balsam of Myrrh will
give quick relief. These may happen
any day in any home and the prudent
will always keep a bottle
on hand.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25

rain to the Pennsylvania station to
await the coming of their idol, former
Governor James M. Cox.
Amid the blare of triumphal
march, rendered in vigorous manner
by the band, Governor Cox arrived in
the city and was promptly escorted
by Judge Lewis b. Houck, chairman
OF the reception committee, to one of
the automobiles in which he was driv.
en- to the X. of p. armory, where a
formal line of reception was posted
and greetings and Fluctuations eX-
changed.
KRAMER SPEAKS
Former State Senator John Gun.
ningham was chosen to preside over
the meeting and this he did TO the
fullest satisfaction of the crowd which
began to swell to such an extent that
nearly one hundred had to stand up
in the rear of the room.
Mr., Cunningham referred with di'
tinct pleasure to his selection as pre-,
siding officer of the days proceedings
He took occasion to mention his long
acquaintance with Hon. John f.
Kramer of Mansfield, the two having
been associated in the general as
sembly. and then presented Mr.
Kramer
Representative Kramer outlined
from legislative standpoint the
misadministration of Willis and spoke
of its absolute failure to accomplish
anything and of its weak, vacillating
character. He contrasted it with the
regime of Cox and drew much ap
plause from those assembled for the
purpose of hearing the truth
A TRIBUTE TO KNOX
After his graceful presentation by
Chairman Cunningham, Governor Coz
pleased the crowd with an account OF
meeting in Chattanooga, Tenn.
wherein it was decided to run the
Dixie highway through Ohio only af
ter Cox had reminded the southern
ers present that the home OF the au
thor of Dixie" was in Knox county
Referring to his automobile triI
through the county year ago wher
he was strongly impressed with IN,
beauties of the hills of this commun
ity, Governor Cox was received a
once with enthusiasm and acclaim.
STAND BY WILSON,
"The time is opportune," GOV. CO.
stated for the militant Democracy o
Knox county to stand solid behind thu
greatest president the United State
has known since the days of Abraham
Lincoln A spontaneous burst of ap
| plause and a swelling roar of cheer
N
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25
Wanted, For Sale, &c
Rates cents per line, each Inser.
ton. Six words to line.

FOR SALE--City broke general
purpose horse and mare, Weighing
1918 lbs. Will work ay place. Also
two fresh Durham COWS with calves.
Call Citizens phone 2S2-R, Freder-
icktown exchange. 22d25s
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25

WANTED - Help at Children's
Home. General housework. Good
money to right party. Inquire 2035-M
phone. tfd&s
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25

LOST-Between Mt Vernon and
Mt. Liberty, Saturday, English beagle
pup. White with brown head and
ear, brown and black spot on shoul-
der, black spot on back. Answers to
the name of Dick" SIS reward. DR..
H. c. Larimore, Sparta. Both phones.
25&2Ss
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25

FOR SALE-17-horsepower gas en-
gine. Cerea Malta. tfd&s
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25
VICTIM oE LOBBYISTS

an eleventh-hour political play, Cox
ended
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25
HUNTER LAupED

During his address, Governor Cox
passed out nice little bit of praise to
Hon. Norman II. Hunter of Buckeye
City, former representative, to whom
the governor referred as thoroughly
progressive legislator and splendid
example of militant Democracy. His
.unstinted praise of Hunter was graft
flying to the many friends of this capa-
BILE and efficient man. He also com
mended the course of John Cunning
ham in the senate
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25
FAITH BROKEN

Anybody can defeat Willis this
year." Cox declared. He then stated
that he felt pity towards the pres.
ent incumbent of the gubernatorial
chair who has made such consistent
and hopeless mess of the affairs of
government and stands a sorry picture
at helplessness, foundering in the
clutches of whoever he can attach
himself to and frantically striving to
patch up his scare-crow misadminis-
tration
ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION
At the conclusion of Cox's stirring
speech, he was roundly and enthusias-
tically applauded by the crowd in at
tendance, the majority of which
thronged to his side and cIasped his
hand with many assurances of success
in case he takes up the fight against
Willis for the governorship the next
fall.
REPUBLICANS DISSATISFIED
In this crowd were a number of men
who We're temporarily led away from
the Democratic standards by the false
and vicious statements in circulation
the past campaign. but who have
since realized their error and are more
than anxious to be restored to the
fold. They told Cox of the tremen-
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25

Entered at the postofIice, Mt. Vernon,
Knox county Ohio, as second class mai
matter.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1916-04-25

Reminding his audience of the fact
that Sll,0OOOOO had been turned over
by his administration to that of vii.
lis, Cox stated that the running ex'
penses of the past year had exceeded
those of any year in the history OF the
state OF Ohio Three million dollars
more were spent the first year of the
Willis administration than the last
year of the Cox regime.
Cox also took occasion to remind
the audience that his expenditures
were added to by the extraordinary
items of the constitutional convention,
the food and the purchase of the pris-
on farm, The food cost one million
dollars, the farm S25O,O0O and Willis
is trying to get credit for this latter in
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-08
PRETTY WEDDING WAS
EVENT AT ST. CLAIR

Miss Sophie Hagemeister and Mr..
George Steckelberg were united in
marriage at 2:30 yesterday afternoon,
the ceremony being performed at the
Evangelical church in ST. Clair, by the
pastor, Rev. H. A Berske, and at
tended by large number of relatives
and friends. Miss Lydia Hagemeister,
sister of the bride, acted as brides
maid, and Mr.. Ernest Steckelberg, a
brother of the groom, was best man.
The ceremony was very prettily con-
Quoted. Little Miss Mildred Juliar
and Master Maynard Juliar acted as
flower bearers and were daintily at
tired in white. They led the bridal
procession as it passed down the CEN
trail aisle of the church. The bride
wore a handsome gown of white crepe
de chine and carried a bouquet of
cream color roses. The bridesmaid
wore a pretty gown of lilac color crepe
de chine and carried a bouquet of
white and pink asters. Following the
ceremony the wedding party repaired
to the Juliar home in Decoria, where
reception was held and cOngratu-
latiOns received. The home was taste
fully decorated with flowers, and the
guests included the members of the
families of the bride and groom. At
six o'clock an elegant course wedding
dinner was served, and social amuse-
ments were provided for the guests
during the evening. After a wedding
trip to the twin cities and other points
of interest in the state Mr. and Mrs.
Steckelberg will return to make their
home at Wells. Both are popular
young people and have hosts of
friends who join in congratulations
and best wishes. The bride has made
her home with Mr.. and Mrs. Otto
Juliar for several years past, and the
groom is a prosperous young farmer
of Wells.
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Henry S. Holman to Minna Scher-
er, both of Blue Earth county, 81
ETC., northeast 100 feet of lot three,
block two, Parry's addition to Man
katO
Henry S. Holman to George w.
Scherer, Jr., both of Blue Earth
county, 81 ETC., southwest 1865 feet
of lot three, block two, Parry's adj
dition to Mankato.
Erdman Zoellmer of Watonwan
county to Wilhelm F. Zoellmer OF
Blue Earth county, $1,000, south half
of northwest quarter of section
eight, Pleasant Mound township.
Erdman Zoellmer of WatOnwan
county to Henry R. Zoellmer of Blue
Earth county, $4,000 and other valu-
able consideration, northeast quarter
iOf section six, Pleasant Mound
township.
Sarah R. Simmons to George NJ.
YaXtheimer, both of Blue Earth
county, $500, lots seven and eight,
block 1856, West Mankato.
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WEDDING TOOK PLACE
AT LAKE CRYSTAL TODAY

Masses of pink and white flowers
mingled with foliage formed pretty
background for the wedding of Miss
Mildred Johnson, youngest daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Johnson of Lake
Crystal, and Mr.. Lloyd Busser, only
son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Bus
ser of Madelia, which was solem-
nized at the home of the brides
parents at high noon today, Rev. A.
A. Reece of Madelia performing the
ceremony in the presence of an as
sembly of relatives and intimate
friends. The bride was attired in a
beautiful gown of white taffeta, with
net Overdress, and carried a shower
bouquet of white roses. Miss GOldie
Busser, sister of the groom, acted
as bridesmaid, and wore dainty
gown of pink crepe de chine, and
son, brother of the bride, acted as
best man. Carey Johnson, cousin
of the bride played the wedding
march. Following the wedding cere-
mony a reception was held and con-
gratulatiOns were received, after
which an elaborate five course we'd
ding dinner was served by young
lady friends of the bride who had
been her schoolmates, and who were
prettily attired in white dresses. Mr.
and Mrs. Busser will take wedding
trip to this city and to Albert Lea
Out of town guests present at the
wedding were Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
Atz, Lakefield, Mimi, and Mrs. A.
MosSer of MankatO.
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wedding anniversary, which had been
planned by their friends in the
Swedish Congregational church con-
gregation, and came as a complete
surprise, the guests arriving at their
home in body, and numbering
about sixty people. During the even
ing a pleasing musical program was
rendered, including songs by the
church choir, and an appropriate talk
was given by Rev. A. p. Strom, the
pastor On behalf of the guests he
presented Mr.. and Mrs. Peterson
with very handsome silver coffee
set, which was gracefully acknowl
edged by the recipients. Mr.. and
Mrs. Peterson were also presented
with an elegant wedding cake by
their friends. At the conclusion of
the evening delicious refreshments
were served, bringing the delight
full affair to a close. Mr.. and Mrs.
Peterson are estimable citizens, who
were married in Mankato, and have
made their home in this city ever
since that time They are the par
ents of three children, Edgar, Ger
trude and Margaret, who reside at
the family home.
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Kasota
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Mrs. Anderson and daughter, Ma
bel, of Northern Minnesota, are
visiting at the homes of Mrs. Marie
Peterson and Mrs. e. B. Nelson.
Miss Emma Williams of Minneap-
oils visited at the home of d. S. Tur-
rittin over Sunday.
The following from KasOta will
Iattend the Mankato Commercial col
Ilege this year: Misses Ruby Sven
son, Marie Ostrander and Edna Ryd-
berg.
Mrs. H. Davis and infant daughter
|of Minneapolis are guests OF l.. E.
Davis and family this week.
Mrs. Poehler and son of Hender-
son visited at the home of o. P.
Buell. between trains Saturday.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Presbyterian church will be enter
tanned at the home of Mrs. William
st. John Thursday afternoon.
Claude Moulton spent last Friday
in Minneapolis
Misses Ruth johnson and Ruby
Swenson were Mankato callers be-
tween trains Saturday.
Mrs. Hogan Johnson was on the
sick list the latter part of last week.
A. ]. Berquist wife and son of
Mankato visited at the Berquist
home here Monday.
Miss Agnes Rudberg of Mankato
was a guest of Miss Ruth Johnson
last Thursday evening.
Mrs. O. r. SwensOn was on the
sick list Sunday.
The following were entertained at
the Porter Bayse home in the coun-
try Sunday: Miss Mabel Westlake
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-08

OF lot eight, block two, city of Man.
katO.
Alma G. Shaver to Thomas P.
Riley, $500, strip on the south line
of Humphrey street, Lake Crystal.
Alexander w. Lownstray of Los
Angeles, Cal, to Esther F. Stevens
of Blue Earth county, 81 ETC., lots
four and five, block six, and lots one,
two, three, four and five, block sew
en-, all in Davis e Coy's addition to
the city OF Mankato.
Elsie M. Furst of Hennepin county
to Theobald Roebke ofBlua Earth
county 500, northerly one third of
lot eight, block two, city of Mankato.
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MRS. FRED SNYDER
GAVE FINE MUSICAL

st. Paul News: Mrs. F. H. Snyder
was hostess Monday night at very
informal musical given at her
country home, the Crossroads.
The guest of honor was Nine. Alys
Lorraine, formerly of the Paris
Grand opera, who is making a brief
visit in st. Paul and Minneapolis.
Nine. Lorraine sang ''Mi chiamano
Mimi" from LA Boheme;" Con
nais tn lie Pays" from "Mignon; /"
two modern French songs and Liza
Lehman's eff No One Ever Marries
Me-"
OF remarkable personal beauty and
pleasant repose of manner, Nine.
Lorraine is also a finished musician,
and gave much pleasure with her
lsinging. a
Other singers of the evening, all
of them pupils of Mrs. Snyder, were
Agnes Griswold Kinnard, Gertrude
Armstrong, Kathleen Hart Bibb and
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-08
GAVE PARTY FOR
MISS AGNES FYRAND

Miss M. league entertained last
evening at her home, POI Van Brunt
street in honor of Miss Agnes Fly
rand, who is soon to leave the city.
The evening was spent most enjoy
ably with Victrola music and the
hostess served very dainty lunch
con. Those present were the Misses
Agnes Fyrand. Lucy Trenhauser,
Martha Lagerlund and Vesta Moore.
Miss Fyrand, who has been a stem
Ographer for the Free Press Printing
company for the past three years,
has resigned her position and will
leave Saturday to take up another
position outside the city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-08
BUTTER and CHEESE
AWARDS AT SHOW
Winners of High Scores at the Min
nesota State Fair; First Class
Grades Are Obtained

Highest awards for butter and
|cheese in the dairy department made
|nesota has some remarkable butter
land cheese makers. The awards are:
Butter made from whole milk,
George Deeg, Golden Rule creamery,
IOwatonna, score 81; w. E. Redman,
MontrOse creamery, Montrose, score
1861.
Hand separator butter: Tied for
first, George Byers, Lastrup cream
lery, Pierz, and Ferdinand jacobson,
Glendale creamery, Glendale, score
1914.
Dairy butter: Mrs. August Lun-
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Mankato State Bank
MANkATO, MINI.


SAei INL .$10O, 600
Surplus and Undivided Profits. $1,000
FRED kRON, President.
GEO. B. OWEN, Vice President.
M. o. FRITZ, Vice President.
E. SCHOYEN, Cashier.
T. c. NICHOLSON, Asst. Cashier. :
DIRECTORS.
y. G. Harrington Mic Juliar
Geo. B. Owen A. G. Bierbauef
Fred Kron b. Frank Pay
M. d. Fritz Charles Schwarbis
M. o. Sundt August Schultz
+. Schoyen
Money, in amounts from 100000
to $20,000.00 to loan ON farms at 6
per cent interest. Five to ten years
with partial principal payments an
nually optional. No delays in getting
the money.
We sell travellers checks and our
own drafts on all parts of the world :.
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deem, Forest Lake, score SO.
American cheese: J. NJ. Baum
Gartner, West Concord, 96R. Brick
cheese: Jacob Dreier, Pine Island,
acore 941a. Swiss cheese; Jacob
Dreier, Pine Island, score 95.
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From Wednesdays Daily.
WEST MANKAT0 COUPLE
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Peterson OF
Moreland avenue were the guests
of honor last evening at very en-
joyable celebration of their silver
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-08

From Mondays Daily.
Anna Riley of Hennepin county
to Theobald Roebke of Blue Earth
county, $4,000, southerly two thirds
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Mems Society Social.

Mems Society Social
The mems society of Trinity Luth-
eran church met at the church par
lors last night There was very
large attendance and Mrs. Hans Han
son served refreshments. Rev. M.
B. Michaelson of Willmar, former
pastor of the congregation, delivered
very interesting lecture which was
greatly enjoyed by all present. Mr..
Michaelson and family are on their
way to Marinette, Wis, their new
field of labor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-08
Sunday School Picnic.

The Congregational Sunday school
is to hold its picnic on Saturday
afternoon at Sibley park. The chill
dren of the school will meet at the
church at two o'clock Automobiles
will be provided for their accOmo-
dation. The picnic meal will be
served promptly at five o'clock. A
cordial invitation is given to all
who are connected with the school
or congregation.