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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-05-26
MANkATo FREE PRESS

who have been visiting Mrs. Jones'
sister, Mrs. |. N. Tompkins, left yes
terday for Albert Lea to be present
at the golden wedding of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. F. Conner, which takes place
on Sunday, May q.
Mrs. A. Byron of Waseca was shop
ping in the city yesterday.
st. Peter Tribune: Miss Beatrice
Johnson went to Mankato Monday to
be with her sister, Mrs. Carl Bengt-
son, who returned from st. Mary's
hospital, Rochester Saturday. Mrs.
Bengtson is recovering from recent
surgical operation.
Mrs. A. Crane of Florida has arrived
in the city to join her husband, and
they will make their home here, Mr.
Crane having recently taken a posi-
Ition as operator with the E. w. Wag-
ner Grain Commission company in the
First National Bank building.
Guests registered at the Stahl
House yesterday were R. H. Sietse-
ma, Little Rock, Iowa; P. H. Madigan,
Madison Lake; j. Degnon, Waseca;
John Urban, Amboy; w. c. Stevens,
South ST. Paul: Harry E. Orr, Min
|neapolis; William Baxter, Winnie
bago; Mrs. o. Kirkland, Lake Crystal,
Arnold Esser, New Ulm; Emil Traeg-
'er, ST.. Paul. c. Duffey, Minneapolis;
George Mullerlilie, Madison Lake; W..
l.. Brandon, Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. j. Flachsenhaar
will return from st. Paul this even
ing. Mr.. Flachsenhaar, as commander
HE 1n,.
tended the state session of the or
ganization and was honored in many
ways by the state officers. Mankato
members made a fine showing in the
parade yesterday morning and even
ing. F. l.. Martin acted as marshal
Several members of the Mankato
Commandery meeting came home
last evening. The majority of the
twenty five remained today. The ses-
sion closed this afternoon.
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of the American Girls Aid for France
and Her Allies, from New York City
to Paris, where it is distributed I'M
der the direct supervision of DR.. and
Mrs. e. w. Shurtleff, who have been
in France not only through the war,
but who were for long time prevl-
ously in touch with conditions there.
DR.. Shurtleff is the beloved pastor
at the Students Atlier Reunions,
where the Americans in the Latin
quarter have gathered for Sunday
services during many years. He is
a personal friend of some OF the
Mankato citizens, and is well known
in Minneapolis, where he was pastor
in former years.
Under Mrs Shurtleff's direction all
war material and work over gar
ments will furnish work for many
poor women whose husbands are at
the front, and who otherwise would
be out of employment, or adequate
support.
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Claimed He Mortgaged His Two
Horses and Then Suddenly
Disappeared

County Attorney j. w. Schmitt to-
day received a letter from Mrs. r. r.
Morris, r. f. ID. 3, Lake Crystal, Civ
ing a photograph and description of
her missing husband This is the
woman who complained to the county
attorney that her husband had mort
gagged two horses without her con-
sent and then disappeared.
The missing man is described as
being six feet tall, weighing 145 to
$50 pounds, with large mole over
the right eye; dressed in black
dog-fur coat, a gray sweater, tan
shoes, flannel shirt; carried watch
with the monogram, R. E. M; wore
tiffany band ring on the left third
finger. He carried with him SIPS to
$3.50.
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Eagle Lake
Sro:n Thursdays Daily.
Like Dinners in Mankato.

Like DINNERS IN MankdtO.
Since the new train was put on the
Northwestern road, leaving here at
$3.50 a. m, for Mankato, many are
availing themselves of its accommo-
dation and can spend three hours a
day in Mankato during business
hours, as well as to partake of the
best dinners Mankato can afford.
Storm Cut Light Wires.
Where were you all when the lights
went out about eight o'clock Sunday
evening, leaving the village in dark
ness until late the following day. 1t
seems that the terrific storm cut off
one of the main wires running to
Eagle Lake. The line men found it
late Monday afternoon and repaired
it, leaving it in the same condition as
before the storm.
A. II. PressnaII Taken Sick.
A. H. Pressnall, eX-postmaster, was
taken with the cramps in his limbs
Sunday night and in attempting to
get relief, got out of bed and lost his
balance, falling over and striking on
the edge of his dresser. His hip was
badly bruised and he also badly
strained his neck and has been con-
fined to his bed, suffering consider
able with the complications.
Mothers Day was observed by ap-
propriate services at the Methodist
church last Sunday. While the day
was rainy, yet fair attendance was
present. The children were drilled in
their dialogues and singing, which
was enjoyed by the older people and
parents. No little credit is due Mrs.
I. 1 Stephens and her assistant The
solo by Miss Aline Macbeth was very
appropriate and well rendered.
The latest arrival in town is a
young daughter, born to Mr. and Mrs.
John Compton Wednesday morning.
Charles Compton, living east of
Madison Lake, was a visitor in the
village Wednesday.
G. 0. Daley of Mankato was a pro-
fessional caller in Eagle Lake last
Tuesday.
The manager of the Little Midget
Roller Mill is receiving much COR
respondence inquiring about the
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Garden City
Prom THURSDAYS Daily

Prom Thursdays DAILY
The ladies of the Baptist church
will hold food and plant sale in
the church on Thursday, May 25.
The plants will be suitable for use
at the cemetery, in your flower gar
den beds or for house plants. All
are invited to attend this sale.
Mrs. Leroy Terry is improving at
this writing.
On Tuesday afternoon the r. N.
of A. lodge had their annual feed,
each member being allowed to bring
an invited guest. Each lady was
given supply of white and purple
the paper, Josie Ray receiving the
requested to make a bonnet from
the paper. Josie Ray receiving the
prize on her work. The bonnets pre-
scented splendid sight as they were
worn during the feed A contest
was held for forming words from the
words Royal Neighbors. Loah Shield
on of the lodge and Susie Olmsted
of the invited guests were the win
ners. The affair was grand, good
time from beginning to end.
Miss Martha Koinski went to her
home last Thursday, expecting to
return to her work for Mrs. Charles
Conkling about Sunday, but was TAX
en- sick and has been under the doc
tors care
Do not forget the food sale in the
Christian church basement, Satur-
day, May 20, at two o'clock. Your
attention is also called to the "Prai-
rie Schooner" service on Sunday
May 81 at 1890 a. m. Come and
hear the old songs sung On Fri
day, May 26, the Ladies' Aid society
will serve supper at the home of
Mrs. L. ID. Mills. They will begin to
serve at five o'clock and continue
until all are served. Price of sup
per twenty-five cents, and fifteen
cents for students
The meeting of the Garden City
Study club, which should have been
held with Mrs. Olmsted on Wednes-
day afternoon, was postponed to next
Wednesday afternoon at the parson-
age. The new programs are ready
for distribution and they are beau
ties. Mrs. Jose Ray has found time
with all her other duties to paint
charming punches of flowers on the
front covers, which makes the book
let work of art. Keep your eye
on the club.
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Echo of Hasty st. Paul Marriage
Heard in the Courts
BONDS were ANNULLED
Wife Did Not Put in Appearance
When Proceedings Came
Before Judge
From thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
st. Peter, May 1S.-Judge Olsen
has filed an order annulling the mar
riage of John Micke, former farm
er in CRANKY township, and Hedwick
Micke. The ceremony was performed
In st. Paul on March IS, 1914, and re-
suited in the suicide of the groom a
day or two later.
1t will be remembered that John
Micke, a well-to-do farmer in Gran
by, a widower with seven children,
the oldest of which was fourteen
years, and the youngest two years,
answered an advertisement in The
st. Paul Volkzeitung of a woman, de-
scribing herself and stating her de-
sire to enter into matrimony with
some suitable man. Micke answered
the advertisement and the woman
came out to Nicollet, where he met
her at the station and took her out
to his farm, where she spent about
one hour.
Micke Went to st. Paul.
Then Micke went to st. Paul, where
he met the woman, got a marriage
license, and they were married by
Rev. Carl Koch. After the ceremony,
the couple went to the Golden Rule,
where Mr.. Micke bought her a new
dress and other things. The bride
then induced her husband to give her
his pocketbOok containing about $3.50,
and on the pretense of visiting her
sister, left him for few minutes and
failed to come back He then re-
turned to CRANKY and, becoming de-
spondent, attempted suicide by shoot
ing himself in the head with a 22-cal.
rifle, and which finally resulted in his
death.
Owned Valuable Farm.
He owned a farm valued at $751;
600 and personal property valued at
$4,000. AS the probate court could
not adjust the estate without taking
cognizance of the marriage, an ac-
ton was brought by the administra-
tor, Ed. c. Johannes, to annul the
marriage, and the matter was heard
by Judge Olsen in court chambers at
New Ulm last week. There was no
appearance on the part of the de-
PENDANT. The order of the Judge de-
clares the marriage null and void,
and of no force and effect whatever,
and that the defendant, Hedevig
Micke, have no right, title, estate or
interest in or to the real estate and
personal property of John Micke, and
that she is barred from claiming any
right, title or interest in the property.
The entire estate will now go to
the seven children.
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Judson
From thursdays OaIiv.

Miss Mary Chaser spent last Thurs
day and Friday in Sleepy Eye with
her sisters, Mrs. John Rono and Mrs.
Adolf Witt.
Little Carl Jacobson of Mankato
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Johnson.
The Ladies' Aid society met with
Mrs. Lud Lundin Thursday afternoon
Ralph Thurston shipped two car
loads of stock Monday and Tuesday.
Mrs. David C. Evans was taken with
an attack of appendicitis while shop
ping in the village last Friday, and it
became necessary to have her re-
moved to her home. She is reported
on the rapid road to recovery.
Mr.. A. e. Jones of LIE Sueur spent
a few days here last week.
Mr. and Mrs. w. F. Gottchalx at
tended the funeral of her brother-in-
law at Smiths Mill Sunday, return
ing Monday.
Miss Lizzie Martin, teacher at Rap
idan, visited our school and friends a
few days last week.
Clarence Johnson has accepted a
position in the creamery at Waldorf,
MINI.
Miss Maude Morrow was a contest
ant from Hebron school in the county
spelling contest held at ST. Peter last
Friday. Miss Hanson, teacher in dis
trict No. "a, accompanied her.
Laurence GoOdell and his sister.
Edna, have gone to housekeeping on
Park street.
Mrs. Anna Williams Campbell re-
turned from the cities last week She
is in receipt of a letter from her sis
ter, Mrs. Owen Parry of Wales, say
ing that they expect to arrive the
first week in June.
Mrs. C. E. Rodekuhr is reported a
little better these days, after another
serious attack of heart trouble.
Owen f. jones and family have
moved on to the farm in Nicollet
county.
Arthur McCargar has begun the
construction of a cottage on the
residence side of the own. He does not
get possession of his farm until fall.
B. C. Williams was a business call
er in the village Tuesday.
The auto trips to Cleveland to in
spect the consolidated school, has
had to be postponed on account of the
heavy rains.
The Minnesota river bridge is re-
ported to be settling and needs the
immediate attention of expert bridge
repairers.
Mrs. Will " Jones is reported to be
slowly recuperating. She is under the
care of trained nurse.
Owing to the wet and cold weather
not much corn has been planted al
though the ground has been prepared
by most of the farmers in the vicin-
ity. Robert Hughes of Lake Crystal
drove to Jerusalem last Sunday,
bringing with him the Rev. J. D.
Jones, of Ottawa, who preached a
fine sermon in the afternoon.
Thomas Jones is visiting sisters in
the neighborhood, spending Sunday
with w. J. Roberts and family.
The infant child of w. V. Jones and
wife was buried at Jerusalem ceme-
terry last Monday The many friends
of the family wish Mrs. Jones a
speedy recovery.
Mrs. Osborne Schultz and children
have returned from parts in Illinois
where they visited relatives.
Miss Esther Evans made trip to
Ottawa recently to see her aunt, who
has not been feeling well.
Joseph Roberts delivered stock to
ThurstOn last Monday.
Rev. ]. c. Jones, d. D., of Chicago
will preach at Jerusalem Sunday
morning. The services will be con-
Quoted in English.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-05-26
Many Mankato People Were
Generous Contributors to
This Shipment

Those who so generously contrib
uted clothing to the shipment sent to
France for the relief work by Misses
Fischer and Sparrow will be glad to
know that the same has reached New
York, and was placed on board the
steamship la Touraine," sailing
Saturday, May ID.
Another shipment is being pre-
pared to be sent this month The
material is sent through the agency
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business visitor at LIE Sueur Center
Wednesday,
Clair Thomas spent last Saturday
with Russell Henton.
Sheriff Hugo Bake and wife of LIE
Sueur Center were social callers in
this village last Tuesday evening.
Miss Katie White was a guest of
Mrs. r. ]. Rice at lie Sueur Center
over last Saturday and Sunday.
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Young Lady Is In Line For Portion of
g Estate; Efforts Made to Locate
Her

Miss Mary Doty, the school teach
er, who, if she can be found, will
probably inherit part of an estate at
Duluth, was student at the Man
kato normal school five or six years
ago, it is reported. The Miss Doty
who attended the school then had
two half-sisters, Mrs. w. w. Smith,
then of Mankato, now living near
Rochester, and Mrs. Robert Millar,
now of WATERFOWL, S. D.
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Program Rendered BY Normal School
Chorus

SnOTuS.
A special program was rendered
by the chorus of the normal school
at the chapel period this morning
showing what has been accomplished
during the past year.
1t is remarkable what can be done
with unframed voices in nine months.
Many of the students could not read
note when entering the school.
The following program was given
with very good effect:
Scotch Folk Song-Loch Lomond.
Spanish Folk Song Spanish Gypsy.
Italian Folk Song-Saiing at Ma
poll
SECOND CHORUS.
pringtide-Becker.
Pilgrims ChOrus-Wagner.
Amaryllis-Glup.
ADVANCE CHORUS.
This work is compulsory for every
student.
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Annual Picnic.

Annual Picnic.
The annual picnic of the Presby-
terrain church and Sunday school will
be held tomorrow afternoon at Sibley
park, supper being served from five
O'Clock until all are served. Those
who attend are requested to bring a
cup, plate, fork and spoon for each
lemonade, coffee, cream and sugar
will be furnished. In case the weather
is inclement tomorrow the picnic will
be postponed until Saturday after
noon.
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Birthday Anniversary.

Miss Alkaline CATER Of 314 West
Ninth street was hostess last even
ing at surprise party in celebration
of the birthday anniversary of her
friend, Miss Nellie Zumbock of this
city. The rooms were prettily dec
grated with profusion of wild flow
ers and ferns, and fourteen guests
were present. A social time was en-
joyed in playing games and with
music and dancing and a delicious
lunch was served by the hostess. The
affair was greatly enjoyed by all in
attendance.
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Northrup, l. N. Griffith, P. Ford, E. p.
Kelley, Dan w. Griffith, James Craw-
ford, E. SLIDER and D. M. Jones, di-
rector. The sentiments expressed by
each member called upon for talk
evidenced considerable enthusiasm
for the work which had been done
by the club and what was intended
to be accomplished in the future.
Every member present pledged him
self to remain with. the club, attend
rehearsals regularly, and to make the
organization serve wider purpose
than ever before. Following the
banquet and toasts a business meet
ing was held and the officers of the
club were unanimously reelected as
follows: DR.. C. N. Weyer, president;
/. N. Griffith, vice president; Dan w.
Griffiths, secretary and treasurer. The
officers, together with G. G. North
rop and l.. L. Champlin, who were
elected by unanimous vote, will form
the executive committee.
Director D. Nj. Jones was asked to
continue as director of the organiza-
ton, the request being confirmed by
a rising vote, and Mr.. Jones accepted
the dictatorship for the ensuing sea-
son.
Sidney NJ Davies was unanimously
reelected as club librarian. The mat
ter of a musical committee was left
over until the next club meeting. A
motion was made that the club elect
or appoint a business manager and
efficiency expert, and this was also
left over until the next meeting.
Secretary Dan w. Griffiths report
ed that the club had on hand after
paying all bills, including expense CT
the banquet, $43.61. During the past
year the club held thirty-e eight re-
hearsals, and took in twenty-four
new members, fifteen of the old mem
bers having left the club since last
season, which gives the club a menu
bership of thirty-four.
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Jacobs Palmer.

Miss Lorine Jacobs and Mr.. Harry
E. Palmer of this city took out mar
riage license this morning, and drove
to St. Clair by automobile, where it
is rumored they were united in mar
riage by Father O'Connor OF the
Catholic church Miss Jacobs was
formerly employed as stenographer
at the First National Bank, until
about three months ago, and Mr..
Palmer is employed at PERKINS, gar
age. They will make their home in
this city.
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Jack Anderson spent the day on
business at Owatonna.
e. w. Goldenstar spent the forenoon
on business at Eagle Lake.
Barney Thier of Adrian was bust
ness caller in the city today.
Mrs. O. w. Johnson of Amboy was
shopping in the city yesterday.
Karl Osgood of Garden City was a
business caller in Mankato today.
Mrs. E. M Zuel is receiving medi-
cal treatment at Immanual hospital.
Miss Trody of st. Peter is a guest
at the knott home on North Broad
street.
E. Schoyen, B. F. Pay and George
ID. Brown returned from the cities
last evening.
Joseph Zankel of Springfield was a
guest in the city yesterday while en-
route to Minneapolis.
Judge j. H. Quinn and Attorney J..
e. Haycraft of Fairruont were bust
ness callers in the city today.
General Gustave Widell arrived
Chicago and Peoria, ILL., He came in
on the new Rochester Mankato Linn
tied and spoke of the train in the
highest terms.
w. P. Marston of Lake Crystal,
president of the Lake Crystal State
bank, was business caller in the
city yesterday.
E. M. Zuel of the e. M. Zuel COM
pany, state agents for the Northwest
ern National Insurance company of
Milwaukee, went to Redwood Falls to-
day to settle loss for the company.
Miss Lillian Carroll of Huron, S. D.,
who was guest at the home of her
grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wag-
ner on North Fourth street, left today
for Waseca where she will visit rela-
tiveS and friends.
Mrs. H. E. Jones and three sons,
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The st. Peter high school will
graduate thirty-two students this
year.
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From THURSDAYS Daily.
There's Bienapfl.

Miss Helen Lucille There's of Min
neapOlis and Mr.. Frank G. Bienapfi,
also of Minneapolis, but formerly of
Mankato, were united in marriage at
nine o'clock high mass in ST. Eliza
beth's Catholic church. Miss Rose
There's, cousin of the bride, was
maid of honor, and Miss Irene Ben
jamin was bridesmaid Mr.. Rudolph
j. Bienapf of this city, a brother of
the groom, and Mr.. George G.. Their
res, brother of the bride, were best
men. The church was beautifully
decorated, the high altar being
adorned with palms, ferns and flow
ers. The bridal party was ushered in
by Mr.. Leo There's, father of the
bride, and the service was impress
sively given in the presence OF a large
attendance of relatives and intimate
friends. The bride was attired in a
beautiful gown of white satin, trim
med with rich lace and pearls, and
carried shower bouquet of brides
roses and lilies of the valley. The
maid of honor wore pink crepe de
chine, and carried pink roses, and
the brides maid wore yellow crepe de
chine and carried yello wroses. Aft
er the church service the bridal par
ty and invited guests were driven
to the home of the brides father, Mr..
Matthew There's, where sumptuous
wedding dinner was served, and the
guests entertained throughout the re-
mainder of the day. About 125 peo-
pie were present, many being from
out of the city.
The wedding gifts were many and
beautiful as well as useful.
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w. A, S, Club Social.

Miss Ruth Lundquist of Lewis street
was hostess last evening at a very
pleasant meeting of the w. A. S
club, about ten guests being present
The time was spent with sewing, and
nice lunch was served by the
hostess.
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Orpheus Club Banquet.

Last evening the Orpheus club held
banquet and annual business meet
ing at the Hotel Heinrich, thirty
two members being in attendance.
The table was prettily decorated with
cut flowers and foliage in a color
scheme of red and green, and each
guest wore a boutonniere. Follow
ing was the menu served.
Cream of celery soup Radishes,
olives, onions,
Roast lamb Mint sauce
Sifted peas in cases Mashed potatoes
Lobster salad
Apple pie a Ma mode Coffee
Cigars
L. l.. Champlin acted as toastmas-
ter, and talks were given by DR.. c.
N. Weyer, Judge Evan Hughes, c. G.
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