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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-02
LEON EMERSON SMITH.
Former Brattleboro Boy Was Employed
in National Bank in Keene.

Leon Emerson Smith, 81, of Keene,
n. H., formerly of Brattleboro, died
Yesterday morning at 7 o clock at the
Deaconess hospital III Boston. He had
been in delicate health since he was Il
bov with an occasional illness that was
alarming. He had been i'll the past
year his condition being critical for q
number of weeks. He had Il chronic
trouble affecting the stomach and in
testinal tract which did not yield to
treatment, but he had begun to con
valesce, and resumed his duties in the
Ashuelot National bank in Keene,
wherc had been employed since
vas at his desk January %,
" oston the oath and on the
oct tied to an operation. 1t was
found that the malady had many com
plications, including a diseased appen-
dix, and although he rallied from the
operation he began to sink rapidly
Monday morning.
Mr.. Smith was born in Brattleboro,
March Is, 1884, a son of George Cas-
sius and Cora T. emerson Smith
He was a lover of books and graduated
with good rank from the Brattleboro
high school. When he was a boy his
father died, and the family moved to
Keene in 1902, his parents formerly
having lived there. Mr.. Smith soon en-
tered the service Of the Ashuelot bank
where he has since remained, being an
efficient. reliable and valuable man and
rarely leaving his post except when
i'll. A few years ago he obtained q
leave of absence and visited Europe,
from which he derived much pleasure
and profit, as we'll as some benefit to
his health. He was a member of Social
Friends lodge. f. and 4. NJ, Cheshire
Royal Arch chapter and the Eastern
Star, and had for long time been the
secretary of the Unitarian club.
| Besides his mother, Mr.. Smith
leaves a sister, Miss Freda Smith of
Keene, and a large number of relatives
on his mother side. \ cousin and his
| family are the onIv near relatives on
his father s side who survive.
! George c. Smith, father of Leon Z.
Smith. formerly was in the grocery
. business with Thomas Lillis, under the
| firm name of Smith & Liilis, and after
wards conducted the business alone.
! Later he was employed in the Grange
store on Elliot street. AT the time of
his death his home was on Canal
street.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-02
MORTIFIED. MASS.
Address on Better American Diplomacy

Prof. F. L. Dudley of Mortified semi
nary delivered a splendid address be-
fore the Fortnightly Monday after
noon. A large audience of members
and invited guests was present. Mrs.
7. r. Calender called the meeting to
order Mrs. c. L. Dickerson rendered
Il Bohemian waltz on the piano which
was beautiful. Then Prof. Duley spoke,
ia king as his subject Better American
Diplomacy. He divided his subject in
to four parts: we should heed the COM
mandment, Thou shalt not cpvet; -
we should have a more active benevo-
lence, we should rise above race pref
udice; we should better guard our lib
critics and tasks which God has given
Us.
Mr. Dulev cited instances in recent
history to illustrate each sub-topie. He
declared for more rigid policy with
Mexico; for thorough preparedness, and
in answers tosyauestions brought out
much that was intensely interesting.
For several years Mr.. Duley was a
professor in Roberts college in Turkey
and later held responsible position in
the American consulate at CONSTANT
nople. Many times when the American
consul was away Mr.. Duley assumed his
position. In this way he became ac-
quainted with officials of many coun-
tries as so many pass through Con
stantinople in going TO the Far East
and here he obtained his desire for the
study of diplomacy, which he has since
closely followed. Mr. Duley, since the
opening of the war, has spoken in
many places in New England and New
York. Monday night he spoke at the
Y. NJ c. A. of Fitchburg.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-02
GOOD WORK
FOR SICK WOMEN
The Woman's Medicine Has
Proved Its Worth.

When Lydia E. Pinkham's remedies
were first introduced, their curative
powers were doubted and had to be
proved. But the proof came, and grad
ually the use of them spread over the
whole country. Now that hundreds Of
thousands of women have experienced
the most beneficial effects from the use
of these medicines, their value has be-
come generally recognized, and Lydia
f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound 10
the standard medicine for women.
The following letter is only one OF
the thousands on file in the Pinkham
Office, at Lynn, Mass, proving that
Lydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is an article of great merit az
shown by the results it produces.
Anamosa, Iowa. -" When began tax
ing Lydia E. Pinkham s Vegetable Com
pound | suffered with a displacement,
and my system was in a general run
down condition. would have the head
ache for a week and my back would
ache so bad when | would bend down
could hardly straighten up. My sister
was sick in bed for two months and
doctored, but did not get any relief.
She saw an advertisement of your med
cine and tried it and got better. She
told me what it had done for her, and
when | had taken only two bottles of
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound my head began to feel better. 1
continued it's use and now don't have
any of those troubles" - Mrs. L. j.
HANNAH, RID. l, Anamosa, Iowa.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-02
SWISS SPOIL POLISH PLOT.
Two Colonies Under Arrest for Com
municating Scheme to Germany.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Feb. q
The Courier De Vevey says that the
two Swiss colonies under arrest charg
ed with having communicated military
information TO the Teutonic Powers
had q document in Russian cipher de-
coded by an expert of the Swiss war
department. This document contained
information regarding a patriotic plot
on the part of inhabitants of Russian
Poland against the Germans who had
occupied their territory according to
the newspapers, and as a result Of the
communication of the document by the
two Swiss colonies to the Germans,
thirty Poles were hanged. The Courier
adds that the Swiss expert has been
heart broken since he learned the use
made by his deciphering talent.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-02
LONDONDERRY.

Mrs Frank Curtis is confined to the
house with badly sprained ankle,
Mrs L. P. Sheldon has returned from
Chester somewhat improved in health.
Mr. Graves of Antrim, n H., visited
his daughter, Mrs. Fred Brown, recent
ly.
Miss Phillips of Newfane visited at
Mrs. Nina Wyman s several days last
week.
Miss Marjorie Bourne of Manchester
was a guest of Mrs. Ella Clark one
day last week.
Mrs. Saville Gibson was a weekend
visitor in the home of her son, E. w.
Gibson in Brattleboro.
Herman Eddy of Newfane and
daughter, Mildred, were visitors over
Sunday at George Williams's.
The Manchester stage went on
wheels last week Wednesday. The
shedding is spoiled until more snow
comes.
| Mrs. Amy Stone was called home
to Landgrove early Sunday morning
/ by the sudden death of her father
Robert Strong.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-02
Honeymoon Ends in Police Court.

a man giving his name as William
A. Creighton of Boston, and a woman
who said she had been married to
Creighto in Bellows Falls last Satur
dav were arrested in Stoneham, Mass.
Sunday evening on a charge of drunk
enness. They were unable to secure
bail and remained in the station over
night. Creighton was fined $50 and
costs in the Maiden court for operat-
ing an automobile without license.
The woman was allowed to go after
a reprimand.
The woman, who gave her maiden
name as Miss Pearl Crowley of Lynn,
Mass, has visited this village often.
No indication that license had been
issued to the couple or that they were
married here Saturday can be found.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-02
PAIN GONE! RUB
SORE, RHEUMATIC
ACHING JOINTS
Rub pain away with a small trial bot
tie of old, penetrating
est. Jacobs OIL
Stop closing Rheumatism.

Stop "doslng Rheumatlsm.
1t s pain only; not one case in fifty
requires internal treatment. Rub sooth-
ing, penetrating St. Jacobs Oil right
on the "tender spot, = and by the time
you say Jack Robinson-out comes the
rheumatic pain and distress. est
Jacobs Oil' is harmless rheumatism
liniment which never disappoints and
doesn t burn the skin. 1t takes pain,
soreness and stiffness from aching
joints, muscles and bones; stops sciati-
ca, lumbago, backache and neuralgia.
Timber up! Get a small trial bottle
of old-time, honest est. Jacobs Oil -
from any drug store, and in moment,
you IL be free from pains, aches and
stiffness. Don t suffer! Rub rheumatism
away.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-02

quired. Another son, William Ward Os-
teyee, is now freshman IN the Ran
dolph high school. Oae of the daughters
is married and lives in Ausabla Forks,
n. Y, and the other, Miss Addie May,
is a graduate of the Plattsburg nor
NAL school and is at home.
The funeral was held yesterday and
the body was taken to Poultney for
burial.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-02

A great number of short railways are in
the course of construction IN Spain. These
will act as feeders to the main lines.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-02

The Carnegie Foundation is now paying
allowances to more than 300 retired teach
ers and So pensions to widows OF teachers.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-02

Fifty-four per cent of the inhabitants of
the state of New York over 10 years of age
were working for living in 1910
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-02

DIR. HENRY TUCKER. Residence, IL Grove
St.; telephone, 255. Office, Leonard block
Hours 100 TO 8, and to 8. Telephone
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1916-02-02
PROFESSIONAL CARDS.

W. II. LANE, N. D. 1T Main St., ove1
Perry 8 store. Hours: l TO 3, and to p
N. Sundays by appointment. Phone, 7S9-W
Residence, Belmont Ave. Phone, 789-R
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-01
FEDERAL AID FOR The
ROADS IS DUE LATER
There Are Some FormaIities That
Must Be Gone Through Before the
Money Will Be Forthcoming.

st. Paul, August 29.-There still
are some formaiities necessary be-
fore Minnesota pegins to obtain a
part of the $4,000 federal road aid,
even though the money has been ap-
propriated, George v: Cooley, engi-
neer of the state highway commits
sion, pointed out today.
1.-The governor has accepted offici-
ally the provisions of the federal aid
law, which means that he agrees that
the state will pay at least half the
cost of the road on which federal
funds are used" said Mr.. Cooley
"The state highway commission must
still submit to the secretary of agri-
culture for approval, plans, specifi-
cations and estimates for each piece
of work to be done.
after these have been approved,
and not till then, does the federal CO.
operation begin.
"The law will place an additional
burden of no small magnitude on the
commission and it's engineers. We are
already at work on some of the pre-
liminary details, and meeting of the
commission will be held soon to go
over the federal aid proposition"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-01
Preston and John Boelkand and two

Preston and John Boelkand and two
sisters of Nevada, Iowa.
Mrs. Arts Busby and little daugh-
ter, Laura Margaret, have returned
from a months visit with Mrs. Bus
by's parents in Brehm, n. d.
Four of the girls who completed
the two year high school course, in
the village schools, have decided on
the schools, where they will COM
plete their course. Lydia Annis ano
Doris Slater will go to Mapleton
Marie Flemming to Winnebago and
Julia Nelson to Mankato.
A large number from Vernon Cen
ter motored to Fairmont Sunday and
spent a most delightful day at the
beautiful Delfthaven, one of the most
popular resorts in Southern Mime
sofa.
Lawrence and Edward Good OF
West Lyra are driving new Ford
car of the latest model.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lowell of Fair
mont and Attorney Miles Porter and
family of Mankato were visitors at
the home of F.. R. Lowell from Satur-
day evening until the following Mon
day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-01

extended to J. T. Griffith and family
barn, hay and other things, last
Sunday.
William Roberts motored to Man
kato Saturday.
The quarterly meeting of the
Calvinistic Methodist churches was
held last Saturday and Sunday at
the Salem church. 1t was largely at
tended, the crowd standing outside
being as large as that inside. The
cars were arranged in such a way
that all were seated and enjoyed the
fine sermon. The weather was ideal
and everyone enjoyed the services.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-01

they visited until Sunday with Mrs
Lola Mobiles of that place, who re-
turned with them.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Rambo have
sold their residence in the village to
Henry Muske and will move back to
They will give possession September
6, to Ed Muske and family, who have
rented the place for a year.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Richter spent
the week end and Sunday with rela-
tives in Redwood Falls, going and
returning in an automobile.
The Misses Winifred Graham and
Marie Brown will not finish their
normal course this year, having de-
cided to teach in the rural schools
and have accepted positions in their
home district
DR.. and Mrs. E. l.. Lee and two
children of Aurora, H. are visiting
at the home of T. Gage Clement. Mr..
Lee, who is brother of Mrs. Glenn
ent, is noted physician of Aurora
and with his family has been enjoy
ing motor vacation. They have
motored leisurely through Wisconsin
and arrived in the village last Sat-
urday, where they will spend the re-
mainder of their vacation, after
which they will return home by auto.
An auto party from Nevada, Iowa,
including Mr.. and Mrs. Preston, Mr.
Boelkand and two sisters, arrived at
the Lenord Zumwalt home last Fri
day evening in THE rain, which
greatly interfered with the last
twenty-five miles of the trip. The
party are brothers and sisters of
the visit is most enjoyable one for
all.
Mrs. Lee Cox was most pleasantly
surprised Monday when her two
brothers, Clay and Joe Ketchem, with
their wives arrived at her home.
They came via auto rou-e rom Mt.
Harriet for visit at the Cox home
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Annisc drove to
South Sterling Sunday where they
enjoyed family reunion at the old
homestead, which is owned by the
youngest son, Mel Keith.
The last quarterly conference for
the year was held in the Methodist
church Sunday. Dr. J. F. Stout of st.
Paul was in town from Saturday
evening until the following Monday
On Sunday morning a large congre-
cation was present and heard most
eloquent sermon by this noted di-
vine, who also preached the evening
sermon. A large number of strangers
were among the morning worship
pers, among these were the president
of Parker college, Rev. Mccormick,
wife and son, Mr. and Mrs. Koch of
Medford and Miss Koch of Owatonna.
Mr., and Mrs. R. c. Lowell of juneau,
Wis, Mrs. Emma Marlin of Hart
ford, Wis, Miss Frances Palmer of
Winnebago, Attorney and Mrs. John
Lowell of Fairmont, Mrs. Willard of
Canton, N. D., and Mr.. and Mrs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-01
From Tuesdays Daily.
Splendid Concert Was Highly APP
preciated


Threatening clouds failed to pre-
vent Mankato people from attending
the Glee club concert at Sibley park
last evening, and by quarter of
eight the circle of driveway was we'll
filled with automobiles, and large
crowd had assembled in front of the
stage which had been improvised for
the singers and musicians. This was
the first time that anything of the
kind had ever been attempted with
the park for setting, and the affair
was the outcome of the spirit of CO.
operation engendered by the famous
Mankato Historical pageant, now a
matter of history. That the concert
had caught the public fancy, and
that the program was thoroughly ap-
preciated was attested by the fire.
quent and enthusiastic applause
which greeted each number
Mrs. H. A. Patterson, director OF
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-01
September 1-S-15.
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETIT.
TON TO SELL, MORTGAGE OR
LEASE LAND.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, In Probate Court
In the Matter of the Guardianship of
Harold Kleinschmidt and Herbert
Kleinschmidt Minors.
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the sale of certain
lands belonging to said minors. The
petition of Anna Kleinschmidt as
representative of the above named
minors, being duly filed in this
court, representing that it is neces-
sary and for the best interests of
said minors and of all interested
therein that certain lands of said
minors described therein be sold and
praying that a license be to Anna
Kleinschmidt granted to sell the
same:
Now, therefore, you, and each of
you, are hereby cited and required
to show cause, if any you may have,
before this court, at the Probate
Court Rooms in the Court House, in
Mankato, County of Blue Earth,
State of Minnesota, on the 23rd day
of September, 1916, at ten o'clock
a. M, why the prayer of said petit
ton should not be granted
Witness the Judge of said Court,
and the seal of said court, this 25th
day of August 1916.
(COurt SeaD EVAN HUGHES,
Judge of Probate
H. L. e j. W. Schmitt,
Attorney for Petitioner
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-01
September 1-S-15.
ORDER TO EXAMINE ACCOUNTS

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth.-ss. In Probate Court
In the Matter of the Estate of
Hugh E. Jones, Deceased
On Reading and Filing the Petit
| ton of Sarah Jones representative
| of the estate of Hugh E. Jones de-
ceased, representing, among other
things, that she has fully admins
tered said estate, and praying that a
time and place be fixed for examin-
ing and allowing the final account of
her administration, and for the as
signment of the residue of said estate
to the parties entitled thereto by
law:
1t is ordered, That said account be
examined, and petition heard by this
Court, on the 23rd day of Septem-
Der A. D. 1916 at ten o'clock A. NJ,
at the Probate Office, in the City OF
Mankato in said County
And it is Further Ordered, That
notice thereof be given to all per-
sons interested by publishing a copy
of this order once in each week, for
three successive weeks prior to said
day of hearing in The Mankato Free
Press weekly newspaper printed
! and published at Mankato in said
County.
Dated at Mankato the oath day
of August A. d. 1916.
By the Court,
(Seal) EVAN HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
Hughes & Ellsworth,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-01
FRANkSON IS GIVEN
PLACE ON The TICKET
Republican Nominee For Lieutenant
Governor Is Not Disturbed BY the
Minnesota State Supreme Court

st. Paul, August 29.--By a decision
of the state supreme court filed late
yesterday Thomas Frankson is left
in undisturbed possession of the re-
publican nomination for lieutenant
governor.
The decision upholds Judge H. r.
Brill of the Ramsey county district
court, who dismissed the petition of
c. L. Sawyer and other voters, ask
ing that Mr.. FranksOn be deprived
of his nomination for violation of
the corrupt practices law.
In per curtain opinion, the court
today says such petition must be
signed by 25 legal voters of the same
party as the candidate involved. 1t
finds that the petitioners failed to
prove that % were republican vot-
ers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-01
Judson
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
Mrs. Arthur Jones was called tC
Chicago last week by the illness OF
her father, who is still reported as
being very low.
Mrs. Olborne Shultz, who was TAX
en- to the Emmanuel hospital last
Friday by Dr. H. ]. Lloyd, is report
ed as doing nicely and will soon be
able to return home. Her sister
Mrs Phillip Shultz of North Man
kato is taking care of the little girls
for them.
Mrs Walter Roberts, who under
, went serious operation at the same
hospital is recovering rapidly.
DR.. Cullen reports fine baby boy
at the home of Ed r. Griffiths anC
wife. All are doing fine.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Wigley OF
A. G.. Jones during Mrs. Jones alb
sence
Mrs. Mccoy of Ruthton, Mimi.
was at the Shultz home for few
days last week caring for her sister
previous to her taking to the hos
pital.
The Seppman brothers did some
threshing in the vicinity last week.
Dorothy Roberts of st. Paul Is
visiting at the home of her uncle
w. j. Meredith.
Next Sunday evening at 1880 there
will be a sermon by one of the
ministers of the east at the Jerusa :
lem church.
The Ladies' Missionary society
will meet with Mrs. G. G.. Jones Sep
TENDER g. in the afternoon.
The sympathy of the community is
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-01

the Glee club, had trained the large
organization of talented singers with
untiring energy and patience, and
hr efforts had been ably seconded by
the singers themselves, who had en-
tered into the spirit of the affair with
zeal and enthusiasm. The result
proved that first class concert by
large organization of mixed voices
with sopranos, altos, tenors and
basses properly placed, although a
great undertaking, can be success
fully given when in the hands OF
capable people. Affairs like this
should be encouraged and made a
regular feature at Sibley park.
The young ladies of the club were
prettily attired in white and the men
wore white trousers and dark coats
The effect was neat and uniform, the
singers being seated in groups upon
the stage, according to voice range
The program had been carefully
chosen. and included some very
beautiful selections. Miss Marion Will
lard played the piano accompani-
ments and Alvin Skog the violin
obligatos, the accomplishments blend
ing with the mixed voices in very
pleasing and artistic way
"Eventide," by Franz Abt, sung
by the mixed chorus, was the open
ing number, and was delightfully."-
rendered. Schubert's "Serenade" was
one of the most musical numbers
and was only rivalled by Dresslers
Sweet the Moments" The Girls
Glee club sang The Goblin" giving
this weird warning to bad children
with pleasing spirit and effect.
The mems chorus scored hit
with Garry Me Back to Old Virgin
ia the solo part being sung by Hale
Clements, and were obliged to repeat
verse of the song as an encore
The French Boat Song" sung by
the mems chorus seemed like All
echo from the pageant, this SONG
having been sung in the scene rep
resenting the coming of LeSueur
and his men. The program closed
with Pinsuti's Good Night, Cool
Night, Beloved" sung by the mixed
chorus, and concluding one of the
most meritorious musical affairs
ever given by local talent in Man
katO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-09-01
DEATH OF SOLDIER
FROM SAINT Peter
Hiding E. Johnson, Sergeant of Com
pany X, Second Minnesota, Died
Yesterday at LIano Grande Camp.

Llano Grande, Texas, August 90
Hiding E. Johnson, sergeant in Com
pany K, st. Peter, of the Second Min
nesota, died at the field hospital late
yesterday following an operation for
appendicitis week ago. For week
previous to the operation Johnson had
been under treatment at the regimen
tai infirmary because of an abrasion
on his leg, but not until the day OF
the operation did he complain of the
other trouble. He was taken to the
hospital Immediately, but it was
found that gangerene had set in. The
The soldier is survived by his moth
er, a widow, and one brother.