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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-25
Decoril

A very enjoyable surprise party was
held at the home of Carl Nemitz We'd
nesday evening.
Mrs. John Holberg and Mrs.
Charles Schwan visited over Sunday
at the home of Mr.. Henry A. Schenk.
A spelling match was held between
the Burlesson and Hodapp schools
Friday, the Hodapp school winning.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ernest HerZberg.
Mr.. and Mrs Rabenhout, Jr., and
family. Mrs. Detyn, Mr. and Mrs.
Hardtke and family from Mapleton
were pleasant callers at the home of
Henry A. Schenk.
Odel Kellar daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. e. Kellar, is ill with bronchitis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-25
TRANSFER OF BUILDING

Lot seven and the south twelve feet
of lot six and the north sixteen feet
of lot eight, Emerson addition to the
city of Minneapolis, Hennepin county,
has been sold by Rev. Winter to the
Petersen Land company. Considera-
ton $4,000 The property consists
of kitchenette fiat building that can
accommodate eight families. 1t is a
five story building.
Petersen Land company to Rev. A,
F. Winter, the S. e. "A of section 90;
Kitsman county, Mimi, consideration
S., 1000 One hundred fifty-one acres
in Itasca county, Mimi, consideration
$4,000 Eighty acres in Kitsman coun-
ty, consideration $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-25
Garden CITY
From Wednesdays Dany.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Mrs. Josephine Wood and daugh-
ter, Valrah, entertained Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. F.. Osgood at a very pleasant
luncheon Wednesday evening of last
week.
AS the Nickerson sisters were
driving off the bridge last Thursday
morning, the cutter bumped the
horses heels, causing him to run up
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-25

ments were served and a good time
was enjoyed by those present.
Mrs. w. B. Pulver visited her
daughter, Nora. at Elysian from Sat
urday until Monday.
Mrs. Hogan Johnson is on the sick
list this week.
Mr.. and Mrs B w French enter
tanned party of friends and neigh
bcrs at an oyster supper at their home
in the country last Thursday even,
ing, the occasion being their wedding
anniversary.
R. Allen was twin city visitor
Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Mabel Kirby returned to her
school at Bricelyn Sunday after
several days stay with friends and
relatives here. ~
Henry Johnson was Mankato call
er Tuesday between trains.
About thirty young folks We're
pleasantly entertained at the c.. w.
Waterman home in the country Sat-
urday evening. The party was in the
nature of surprise on John Water
man, who expects to leave soon for
Chicago to be gone indefinitely. Cards
and dancing were INDUCED in until
late hour, after which nice refresh
ments were served. All present en-
joyed "a very nice time.
The Ladies' Missionary society of
the Presbyterian church will meet at
the home of Mrs. J. Frank east of
town Thursday afternoon.
Miss Dorothy Wilcox left Sunday
for the twin cities, where she will re-
main and attend school.
Last Thursday evening the Degree
of Honor lodge entertained its mem
bers at a sleighride in honor of the
sixteenth anniversary of that order.
About fifteen were present and they
attended the show at st. Peter, after
which supper was served. All had a
good time
Mrs. c.. J. Hamnstedt was confined
to her bed with the grip last week.
A. H. Grippe is slowly recovering
from his severe sick spell.
DR.. F.. P. Strathern of st. Peter
was professional caller in town
Monday.
Mrs. J. W. Bennett and daughter
spent last Saturday with relatives in
town.
The Rural Cinch club was enter
tanned by James Randolf at his home
last Friday evening at an oyster sup
per- The evening was spent in play
ing cards and prizes were won by
Mrs. Fl. Randolf and B. Sawyer.
A large number from Kasota and
vicinity attended "The Battle Cry of
Peace" at ST. Peter Sunday.
T. S. Wilcox made business trip
to the cities Monday
Mrs. N. NJ Reed who has been
suffering with rheumatism for some
time, is improving.
Mrs. Bernice Sutton was a Mankato
shopper last Monday t.
H. H. Usher and family moved
Tuesday in to one of the E. r. Davis
houses.
Miss Irene Moeri of Eagle Lake is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Charles
Rodell.
Mrs. Fred Null of LIE Sueur Center
visited at the home of Charles Pit
more last Monday
Mrs. Celia Randall of Columbus.
Wis, is a guest at the home of her
brother, w. b. Pulver and family.
large crowd attended the dinner
given at the home of w. c.. Moses
Tuesday by the Cheerful Workers
Bible Glass and the sum of $40 was
realized. Those who took part in
the program were Mr.. and Mrs. D.
S. Turritin, Rev. F. C. Bailey. Mrs.
Ernest Mention, Misses Grace Franks
and Frances Rapp. Both the dinner
and program were excellent and those
present reported most enjoyable
time. t5ti
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-25
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

George w Owens to Frederick
Wrightson, both of Blue Earth county,
81, S64. so, lots one, two three and four,
block eight, Fairview addition to city
of Lake Crystal.
William c. Johnson to E. w. Bart
lett and A. E. Jones, both of Blue
Earth county, $4,000, west so acres of
east half of southeast quarter of sec
ton 5 and west 80 acres of northeast
quarter of northeast quarter of section
10. Judson township, 80 acres.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-25
Kasota
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Royal Newton of Minneapolis
visited relatives here last week.
Z Miss Bernice Noyd was on the sick
list last week.
Mrs. Paul Zimmerman was Man
kato shopper Saturday.
Miss Beulah Mason entertained
twenty three girl friends last Satur-
day afternoon in honor of her
thirteenth birthday Nice refresh
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-25
In Honor of Washington.

Miss Estele Bates pleasantly en-
tertained party of twenty-fiv
young people at her home on LIE Sueur
street last evening. The affair was in
the nature of Washington birthday
party. The rooms were decorated in
red, white and blue. The evening was
spent in playing games and dancing,
honors being won by Norman Carlson
and Fred Nelson. A delicious three
course luncheon was served at II 80,
and the guests departed at a late
hour
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-25

FOR SALE-At a bargain, if taken
az once. Residence property on
Belgrade avenue. Address F., Free
Press.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-25
kaIboW- Bohlke.

NdtpOW- 6OfIke.
Leo H. Bohlke and Sarah l.. Kali
bow. both of Decoria, were married
today at high noon by Rev. G. A. Ca
hoon, pastor of the Centenary Metho-
dist church, at the pastors residence
on Byron street. The bride was at
tired in blue silk messaline She
wore bridal veil, trimmed with
orange blossoms, and carried bou
quet of pink carnations. The bridal
party consisted of the brides father
and her brother, Louis Kalbow; the
grUom's sister, Miss Mabel Bohlke
and Miss Rand. The couple will make
their home on the groom's farm in
Decoria and will start at housekeep-
ing at once.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-25

ing of fraternalism that would include
the whole human race. He said 1t
was sad reflection on diplomacy that
the present great war broke out.
With the international postal bureau
and other links for international COM
munication, he thought there should
be greater fraternalism among ma
tions. He believed in obliterating race
and color lines as far as practicable.
The interdependence of man and man,
nation and nation, should make for
peace, and do away with war.
Three violin solos were ably rem
dered by Professor Sage. Light re-
freshments were served. The ice
cream was appropriately decorated
with the national colors. A dance
took place late in the evening.
Bible Class Entertained.
Miss Caroline Armstrong assisted
by Miss Margaret Marsh entertained
the Young Peoples Bible class OF the
Presbyterian church last evening at
her home in LeHillier. Fourteen'cou-
pies with we'll sharpened hat pins at
down to the exciting game of pro-
aressive peanuts. Professor Gustavus
Peterson was easily champion, though
Mr.. George .Wentland and Mr.. Archie
Fletcher received honorable mention.
The judges were divided as to
whether the BOBBY prize should go to
DIR. Pratt, Walker Ferguson or Logan
Rose. They drew cuts and the lot
fell to Logan Rose. Beside the mem-
bers of the class DR.. and Mrs. c. c.
Pratt were present and entered into
the festivities Miss Dorothy Scott
was the musician of the occasion. Mr..
W. D. Willard the teacher of the
class was drafted into service as elo-
cutionist and compelled by Miss
Marsh to read new story by Miss
IONA Gale while the rest were enjoy
ing the story and refreshments. The
story was appropos to the occasion.
The guests reached the end OF the
car line in time to catch the 11:1S car
and boarded the car with three cheers
for their hostess.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-25
/ Delegates Elected to State D. A. r.
Meeting.

WceIIHY.
Following the luncheon given by
Anthony Wayne Chapter. d. A. R.
yesterday afternoon at the Saulpaugh
in honor of Mrs. George Squires, del
egates to the state meeting of the d.
A. r. were elected. They are Mrs.
w. ]. Morehart and Mrs. George r.
Curran. Miss Margaret Marsh was
elected alternate. The meeting will
be held in St. Paul tomorrow. The
luncheon proved to be very enjoy
able affair. Mrs. Squires delivered
an address in which she eulogiZed
George Washington, and before she
closed reference was made to her
candidacy for president general OF
the D. A. R. .N
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-25
DAILY MARKET REPORT
TODAY'S MARKETS
Furnished By
E. w. WAGNER & co.
Grain Commission,
E. E. HEALD, Manager
Office 401 National Citizens Bank
Building. Both Phones 258.
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET

February %.
OPEN HIGH Low CLOSE
WHEAT
July Sill l.19% l.l71e l.195s
May i.21h l.23% 1921 l.23A
Dec
CORN ....-..
July .76H .7s .76% Tx
May 1872 1873 .76H .79A
Dec
OATS
July .4}M .44h .435s .44%
May .4534 .46H .45h .46%
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-07-05
FOR COUNTY AUDrTOR.

Inc many friends Of WADE w.
HURLEY respectfully announce him
as candidate for Auditor of Oconee
county, plcdging him to abide the
VIII OF the people as expressed in the
Democratic primary elections.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for denomination for the Office
or Auditor Of Oconee County. and
pledge myself to abide by the result
OF the Democratic primaries.
DRESDEN A. SMITH.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date FOR Auditor Of Oconee County.
subject to tho rules and regulations
OF the Democratic party in the pri-
mary elections.
j. B. PHILLIPS. JR.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-07-05
900 GUARDSAIEN MAKE START
For Mexican Isorder-58, 900 Troops
Still In Eastern Department.

New York, July 3.--While Major
Gen. Leonard Wood says that the
movement of militia from the depart-
mcnt OF the east toward the Mexican
border has passed it's climax, he esti-
mates that 10000 more troops will
leave their home mobilization camps
during the present week. Nine States
ont Of twenty-five under Gen. Woods
command have sent national guard
units southward. Massachusetts and
New Jersey have dispatched the lar
ger proportion OF their available men.
New Jersey in proportion to the size
of its State Guard, holds honors in
this respect, for only 307 militiamen
from that State were left in mobili-
zation camps to-day. while 1866 are
on their way to the border.
The following figures at Gen.
Woods headquarters show the num-
Der OF troops OF each State in tue
eastern department that have gone 10
the border or are still in mobiliza-
tion camps:
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-07-05
STORM HEAVY IN ANDERSON co.
lightning Plays Curious Pranks--
Stock Killed Near BcltOn.
Anderson Mail, Sd.

(AnderSOD Mail. 3D.
The story Of what lightning did to
a house north Of Williamson Is going
the rounds to-day. The house is said
to haY" been occupied by a man
named Mackey, and the lightning of
last night struck 1t, almost complete
ly wrecking the place. A large hole
was torn in the roof. another in the
ceiling and the walls Of the dining
room were broken and scorched Tho
lightning then passed into the room
in which the family was sitting, broke
Il big mirror and did other damage,
entering the bed room, smashing the
bed, breaking pieces out Of the wall
and doing other sundry damage, and
finally tearing all screen windows out
Of the house.
The rain and electrical storm
around Williamson was intense. The
storm seemed to start near Will
inmston and extended down as far
rs Clinton. The rain was hard. in
Williamson being the hardest since
the freshet in 1908. Water was
banked high in the park at William
ston, and bottom lands in the sur
rounding country are said to have
been practically ruined. One man
says that the rain washed places in
his corn fields 90 feet wide, and that
on his bottom land the coru was gone
and sand placed in it's stead.
In Belton Section.
A bolt Of lightning struck J. r.
Vests barn. near Bolton. killing 13
hogs and several chickens. This
same barn was struck by lightning a
year ago. killing a horse and Il mule.
A bolt hit the Presbyterian church
in Bolton, doing some damage.
a COW belonging to Henry Will
liams. colorcd. was killed by another
bolt.
The rain was the heaviest In that
section since 1908. Supervisor J.
Mack King says a great many county
bridges are washed away and the
county roads are badly washed. The
bridge at Strickland's bridge was
blown out.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-07-05
NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE.

notice Is hereby given that the un.
dersigned will make application to
'. F. Martin, Judge Of Probate for
Oconee County, In the State Of South
Carolina, at his office at Walhalla
Court House, on Monday, the 10th
day Of JULY, 1916. at II o'clock
in the forenoon, or as soon thereafter
as said application can be heard. for
leave to make final settlement Of
the Estate Of Samuel T.. Carnes, de-
ceased, and obtain final discharge as
Administrator Of said estate.
JAMES e. CARNES,
Administrator Of the Estate Of Sam
uel f.. Carnes, deceased.
June 7, 1916. 1926
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-07-05
FOR COUNTY :,yTrTRvrqr,r.

l respectfully announce nysnif a
candidate Tor County $upurylsor.
subject to She action Ot Tie Don,o,
cratic voters 0n the prmariea
l.. ii. v. ROBSON.
The friends Of NATHANIEL PHiI-
LIPS announce him as candidate
for the office Of Supervisor of Oconee
County, subject to the action of the
voters in the Democratic primary
elections
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office OF
supervisor Of Oconee County, subject
TO the action Of the Democratic r1rty
IN the ensuing primaries.
w. C. FOSTER.
hereby announce myself a clndi-
GATE Tor the Office Of Supervisor Of
oconee County, subject to the action
or the voters Of the Democratic party
III the primary elections.
Fl. G. WALKER.
The friends Of w. w. BEARDEN
respectfully announce him n candi-
date for County Supervisor, subject
10 the action Of the Democratic party
IN the primary elections.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-07-05
FOR CORONER:

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Coroner Of Oconee County.
subject to the rules of the Demo-
cratic party in the primary elections.
S. HARRISON SANDERS.
| hereby announce myself a can
didate for Coroner Of Oconee County,
subject to action Of Democratic yot-
ers in the primary elections.
WADE LUMPKIN,
! hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Coroner Of Oconee County,
subject to the action OF the Demo-
cratic party in the primary election.
w. II. TALLEY, Salem, S. C.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of Coroner of
Oconee County. subject to the rules
and action of the Democratic party in
the primary elections.
PERRY GARNER.
At the solicitation of friends
hereby announce myself candidate
Tor Coroner of .Oconee County, sub
Ject to the action Of the voters in
Democratic primaries.
JOE NJ. DUNCAN,
Westminster, S. c.
hereby announce myself a candi-
u"'o lol le-eleCtlOn 10 the Off1C9 Of
Coroner Of Oconee County, subject
10 the Will OF the Democratic voters
i'll the primary elections.
WHIT KNOX.
/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Coroner Of Oconee county.
subject to the will of the voters in the
Democratic primary elections
JOHN r. PEAY.
hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Coroner of Oco-
nee County, subject to the action of
the Democratic voters in tho primary
elections. HAL. y GRANT
| hereby announce myself can
didate for the Office Of Coroner for
Oconee County, subject to the action
OF the Democratic primaries.
j. G. KING.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-07-05
FOR SHERIFF.:

| hereby announce myself candi-
date for Sheriff Of Oconee county,
subject to the action Of the voters in
the Democratic primary elections.
II. l.. MCDONALD.
hereby announce myself candi-
date for Sheriff of OcOnee County,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic voters in the primary elections.
GEORGE l.. JONES.
hereby announce myself 4 candi-
date for reelection to the Office Of
Sheriff Of Oconee County, subject to
the action Of the voters in the Demo-
cratic primaries.
JOHN w. DAVIS.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of Sheriff of Oco-
nee County, subject to the action Of
the voters at the primary elections.
WILLIAM NJ. KAY.
hereby announce myself candi-
date for Sheriff Of Oconee County,
subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic voters in primary elections.
j. G. SHOCKLEY.
| hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office of Sheriff Of Oco-
nee County subject to the action OF
the Democratic party in the primary
elections. JOHN J. REEDER.
"One-Term Candidate"
| hereby announce myself a candi-
adte for the Office Of Sheriff Of Oco-
nee County, subject to the action Of
the voters Of the Democratic party in
the primary elections.
w. r. ORR.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-07-05
TRAVELLING SALESMAN
AFRAID TO LEAVE HOME
Often Had to Refuse Better
Paying Positions.
Helped BY Tanlac

1T would be hard matter to esti-
mate the good Tanlac has done me-"
said w. Day Barrett, 2613 Burroughs
street. one OF the best known men in
Savannah Mr. Barrett has been q
city salesman in the grocery line for
sixteen years, and his enthusiasm
over Tanlac is no surprise to the
many friends who knew Of his previ-
Gus condition Of health and now real
iZe what 1t has done for him.
"I've been little better than a
nervous wreck for three years." he
continued, 'and have been treated by
no less than fifteen doctors right here
in Savannah. was forced to turn
down better paying jobs, travelling,
because | was afraid to get away
from home in this condition, and at
times was actually afraid to go out
on the street | was so weak and
Shaky.
81 suffered with headaches and
neuralgia and my stomach was i'm bad
condition all the time and it seemed
like couldn't get anything that
wonld set me in order or enable me
TO digest my food. | couldn't eat
anything that wouldn't sour on my
stomach and give me pain or make
me miserable. was thin and had
very little strength. In fact. the
me and | was hardly equal to any
thing. would have pains in my
back and joints continually. and
would be so nervous and exhausted
at night | couldn't sleep at all. 7
would often have to take stimulants
to enable me 20 keep on going.
Zone Of the doctors who treated
me suggested that | try Tanlac and
see what it would do in my case, and
besides that, a close personal friend
begged ne to take it. So started in
on it about a month ago, and
couldn't tell you in weak how glad
| am that got it, for it's the very
thing. | haven't taken but two bot
ties yet, but I've actually gained
several pounds in weight and It's sim
ply picking me up and getting me
over every one Of my troubles just
as fast as it can. AS said before,
there is no estimating the good it has
done me. II is great medicine be-
yond all doubt and am going to
keep on taking it until there is no
chance of these troubles coming back
on mo
Tanlac, the master medicine, Is
sold exclusively by Bells Drug Store,
Stonecypher Drug Co.. Westminster;
w. RI. Hughs, Richland.-Adv.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-07-05
FOR COUNTY TREAsUkER.

hereby announce myself a candi-
date Tor Treasurer OF Oconee County.
subject to action OF voters in the
Democratic primaries.
G. M. ABJES.
am candidate for Treasurer OF
oconee County, and will abide the
result OF the Democratic primaries.
JOHN II. BROWN.
| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for reelection to the office of
treasurer Of Oconee County, subject
to the action Of the Democratic vot-
ers in the primary elections.
4. Fl. ALEXANDER.
Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1916-07-05
FOR SUPT. OF EDUCATION.

l hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office Of superintendent
of Education Of Oconee County, sub
ject to the action Of tho voters in
the Democratic primaries
E. PRESTON BRUCE.
/ hereby announce myself a canai-
date for reelection to the office OF
superintendent Of Education Of Oco-
neo county, subject to tho action of
the Democratic party in the primary
elections THOS. A. SMITu
I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for Superintendent Of Education
of Oconee County, subject to the ac-
tion OF the Democratic voters in the
primary elcct.ons. o. G. LYLES.