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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
Funeral of Mr.. Hammond at St.
James Yesterday
BELLS OF CHURCHES TOLL
Soldiers Fire Three volIeys and
BugIer Blew Taps at Grave;
Then All Was Over

st. James, Mimi, Jan. 4.-Winfield
S. Hammond came back to the town
he had known as home for twenty-one
years, back, through with his earthly
work. just one year from the day of
the week he became governor.
This is the sweetest place on earth
to me-" he said in life, and in death
It was made still sweeter for him by
the mute and tremendous tribute of
thousands of his townspeople and
country friends, who stood in line as
his funeral train steamed to halt
The bells of all the churches in the
town added their changing chorus to
the telling of the city hall belfry as
the casket, beneath it's American flag
and heaped up flowers, began its final
journey to the Methodist church and
Mount Hope cemetery.
Masons, knights Templar, militia,
men, statesmen and citizens, falling
into line beneath great festoons of
black and white bunting, "black for
sorrow, white for the resurrection,
the minister said later, marched to
the place of worship, the largest in
the town, where Thanksgiving night,
the governor had addressed the con-
gregation
The building soon filed. In row
near the front sat Mr.. and Mrs. Milton
H. Hammond, Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Nc
Steen, also of st. James; Mrs. Ham
mond's parents; Mrs. c. H. Steute-
want Of Detroit, Governor Hammond's
sister, and her father.
Not all who knew Winfield Ham
mond as school teacher, high school
principal, lawyer, congressman and
governor. could crowd into the build
ing for the short service that follow
ed. Hundreds waited outside for the
hour when the body was to lie in
state.
Eight militiamen carried the casket
to the grave. A. E. Clarendon, past
master of Minneapolis lodge No. 10,
conducted a curtailed Masonic service,
the quartet sang, the Masonic apron
and evergreens were dropped on the
box, soldiers fired three volleys, a
buglar blew taps and all that remain
ed to be done was to fill the grave
with frozen clay now hidden beneath
a pile OF flowers
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
Statement of the MCPHERSON
Insurance Company
PREMIUMS IN FORCE NOW
Annual Meeting of the Concern
Was Held at st. Clair Today;
Statement Issued

From Tuesdays Daily.
The annual meeting of the McPher-
son Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
company was held at st. Clair today.
The company had in force the be-
ginning OF year 1915, number of poll
cies, 1923; amount of insurance risks,
$4 ,2S4; AS Of these policies eX-
PRED or were cancelled during the
year amounting to S1,115,205; 462 new
policies were issued amounting to ST.,
1891. This leaves in force at end
of year. December 81, 1915, 1870 poi
icies and insurance risks of $4,492,
070, a gain Of AZ policies and insur-
ance risks of $72,7S6 during the year
1915
The following statement was pre-
scented:
Cash in treasury At begin
ming of year 1915 81, S63 40
Received from policy pre-
mlumS ............N 81 Dob. %
Received from additional
Sips ........-... lAo .oA
Received from assessment of
previous .......... 40S. SO
Received from assessment of
year 1915 .......,.. 1913 90
Total income and resourcesS7, 1867 46
Disbursement and expenses
paid losses SIS, S27 40
Paid officers, directors and
agents for meetings and
adjusting losses ......... 456. &c
General and incidental eX-
penses 800 AS
Balance cash in treasury, December
81, 1915, to the amount of $1,3S3 %.
Hubert Bruels is secretary of the
company and T. c.. Schultz is deputy
secretary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
From TUESDAYS Osiiy
Beautiful Home WEDDING.

BeautIIul rome WeCdlng.
Last evening a simply conducted
and beautiful home wedding was SOL
emnized at the home Of Mrs. Mary
Henricksen, 715 lie Sueur street, when
her daughter Miss Thora Marie Hen
ricksen, was united in marriage to
Mr., Edwin Bye of Minneapolis, the
ceremony being performed by Elder
Kuehl of the Seventh Day Adventist
church. The bride and groom en-
tered the parlor together, while Miss
Abbie Merickel played Mendelssohn's
wedding march as the professional
They were preceded by little Miss
Louisa BachertZ, who acted as flower
girl and strewed flower petals in the
path of the bride and groom. The
VOWS were pledged beneath an arch
of asparagus fern, and during the
ceremony the soft strains of "a Per-
feet Day" were waited through the
rooms, being played on a Victrola. At
the conclusion Of the ceremony con-
gratulations were extended to the
newly welded pair, and later in the
evening a delicious buffet luncheon
was served. During the evening the
guests enjoyed listening to some
beautiful Victrola music Mr. and
Mrs. Bye left on the evening train for
Minneapolis where they will be at
home after January Is at 1929 Gin
ton avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Bye were
the recipients of many handsome gifts
of silver, linen and glassware, as tok-
ems of the esteem of relatives and
friends.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07

enough stock was taken here Mankato
might get the plant
When $150,000 is subscribed the
stockholders will vote OH the loca-
ton. Mankato is preferred by the
Minneapolis men, on account of the
railroad facilities. Mr.. Mckinney
stated that his company has built
plants at Wausau, Madison, New
Richmond, and Coifax, Wis, all of
which are cooperative plants, and
now proposes to locate one or more
in Minnesota.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
udson
Fror TUESDAYS Oaiyv

From Tuesdays Oai,V
Ralph Thurston and Ray Davis arc
buying stock now and shipping from
Judscn.
Evan Archie Evans of Chiseley, n
D., is visiting brothers and sisters
and their families here.
S H. Smith Of Butternut is moving
into the place recently vacated by C.
c.. Strong.
A number from here attended the
annual Christian Endeavor conven-
ton at Mankato "Wednesday and
Thursday The delegate, Edwin Evans
carried home the banner, which was
awarded by the convention TO the so
ciety raising the most money for the
missionary fund.
Mrs Anna Campbell was taken to
Rochester for an operation for APP
pendicitis. Her many friends wish her
a speedy recovery.
William J. Roberts and family are
recovering from a seige of the grip.
Dr.. Lloyd was called to William
Evans Thursday, who is suffering
from bronchitis.
The mild winter seems to be bring
ing lot of sickness.
The pupils and teachers of districts
Z, SO and rs are enjoying a two weeks
vacation.
The prayer meeting week will be
observed as usual at Jerusalem ex-
cepting Wednesday afternoon, Janu-
ary 5, which will be given to the ladies
missicnary meeting \ A large attend
ance is desired at this meeting, as
there will be election of officers and
other business transacted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
EVAN ]. DAVIS MADE
CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Thomas Foley Selected Vice Chairman
OF the County Commissioners at
Toda}'s Session
From TUESDAYS DaiIv

From Tuesdev's DaiIv.
At the regular semi annual county
board meeting late this afternoon
Evan J. Davis Of Lake Crystal was
elected chairman ana Thomas H
Foley, vice chairman, commissioner
of the poor and purchasing agent
The county board of health consists
OF the chairman OF board, the county
physician and Commissioner Foley.
The county physician, whose term
now draws to a close, is Dr.. J. F..
Kemp. Whether Dr.. Kemp would be
reelected or not was not known al
a late hour this afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
KAT0 MIGHT GET Big
PLANT; STOCK SALES
Farmers operative Packing House
Share Solicitors Will Come to
Blue Earth County
From Tuesdays Daily.

F'oH iuesosy odiS'
l.. F.. Mckinney of Minneapolis was
in the city on business today, rep
resenting Horrell G. Shoop of Mime
apolis, who are promoting the or
ization and building of Farmers
Cooperative Packing house Mr.. Nc
Kinney will be followed by other stock
statesmen, who will canvass for the
sale of stock in Blue Earth and other
counties adjacent.
The company will be organized with
a capital stock of 100000, half of
which will be paid in before build
ing of the plant starts. The intention
was to build in Owatonna, but as less
than half the capital stock was taken
there Mr.. Mckinney stated that if
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
Comm tees For Red Cross wcrx.

Comm tIeeS FOR Red cross WCrS.
The following rural committees
have been appointed to work for the
Red Cross bazaar to be held in Man
kato this spring:
Lime Town-August Schultz, Mr..
Boehland Gust schumacher
Mankato Township-Nic Klein
schmidt, Louis Arnold
Eagle Lake Road-Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Schwarble
st. Clair Road-Joseph Dauk
Prairie and Kasota-Henry Heinz
mann and Joseph Safer
Pohl Road-Alois Wagner and Har-
ry Juliar.
Mapleton Road-William Wittrock
and e. II. Sontag.
Poor Farm Road-Anton Oberle.
Red Jacket Road-Lorenz Olinger
Belgrade Township-Mrs. Peters
and Mrs. Heiser
Carpentering Committee Conrad
Wolff, Ed. Schumacher, and Mic
forth.
Decorating Committee-Louis Kruse
John Gerlich, w. II. Anderson and
Henry Mayer.
Committee on Costumes Clara
Stahl, chairman.
The ladies are sending out one
one thousand postal cards asking
their lady friends to make some hand
work for the bazaar All those who
desire these cards can get them from
Mrs. Martin Walser. Anyone who
feels a desire to assist in this bazaar
is kindly requested to apply to some
of the committees, and their help will
We very gratefully accepted.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07

should. as. yon suggest. hold a public
memorial meeting in which all of our
citizens should be represented Hop
ing that such tribute to- O worthy
man may at least be paid By our peo-
pie, beg to sign myself, ANCitizen.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
River On Rannpaue.

Peru, Ind, January 4.-The Wabash
river, overfowing it's banks, has driv-
en- $50 to 800 families in this region
from their homes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07

Sheriff Anton Osten today received
notice from the sheriff at st. Peter
to the effect that w. J. Grahame was
wanted in that city to answer to
charges of forgery Grahame was
said to have relatives in Man
kato. He is described as being forty
years old, five feet seven or eight
inches tall, weighing 145 pounds, slim,
dark, smooth faced, wearing a gray
hat, a sheep lined coat and gray
pants and overalls. The pants and
overalls were made by J. O.. Bal
lard & Co. of Chicago, and had on
the buttons the initials, j. o. B..
Grahame is said to have been working
for farmer near st. Peter He is
said to have committed forgeries in
the total sum of 500 on December
81, and then skipped out. 1t is re-
ported that the forgeries were not
discovered until today. 80
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
From Tuesdays CaIlv.
Preparing for the Big Class.

j Knights of Pythias are making ex-
tensive preparations for the big BIZ
BILE class initiation which will be held
in the armory in this city January
90 A similar initiation will be held
at Albert Lea, and a large class will
be initiated. Personal work has sue
ceeded in getting 1877 pledges from
members in the two Bible class zones
to each bring a candidate to the
classes at Mankato or Albert Lea. In
the Mankato zone the following
pledges have been made: Mankato,
10; FairmOnt, IS: Henderson. Il:
Kasota, 7; Lake Crystal 12; st. James,
10: Vernon Center, s. With the pros
pect that Lamberton, Tracy, and Red
wood Falls lodges will bring candi-
dates to Mankato it is expected that
the class to be initiated here will
reach $50. Members of the st. James
lodge who signed the pledge are G..
O. Kittleson, d. r. Schroeder, H. D..
Chenoweth, G. w. Seager, l. B. La
Case, M. H. Hammond, A. A. Parker,
Herman Saremba, M. Clark, P. c.
Larson and l.. Rask. Wells lodge
signers are r. A. Anderson, A.
George. Earl Westrum. Gilbert Carl
SON. Charles Howard, w, R. Hunter,
J. O. Hansen. F. W. Madeira, D. E .
Erickson, C. Reuter- and others. The
other lodges have not sent in the
names of signers as yet. After the
initiation ceremonies at the armory
tho Pythan Sisters will serve a big
dinner to the lodge members.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07

here at eight o'clock having been late.
Edward Wood of Owatonna was 2
guest in the city last evening.
Merrill E. Mack Of Vernon Center
was IL the City on business yester-
day.
Caspar Frederickson of Lamberton
was a business, caller in the city yes
terday.
A. C. Hedberg and A. ] Whitman
spent yesterday on business at Good
Thunder
Mrs. William Hamley has returned
from a holiday visit with friends in
Minneapolis.
J. N Lang left for Kansas City
yesterday to take treatment at the
sanitarium.
Mrs. George Lang has gone to Min
neapolis, where she will spend few
days visiting friends.
NDr. and Mrs. M R. Coulter have
returned from vacation visit with
relatives at Lake City.
G. l.. Lee of Sto1eham. Colorado. is
in the city as a guest of his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. O. j. Lee.
LII SltSooiiJ ~ - "Nhi " ~ Df&hiN'
yesterday to attend the funeral of
the late Governor Hammond.
Mrs w. I. Postelwaite spent
Christmas vacation at Fargo, n. D.,
and returned home yesterday.
Miss Catherine Bohmbach Of Min
neapolis has been visiting in the city
as a guest Of Mrs 3 ] Funk.
Miss Nora Funk has returned from
q visit at the home of her sister, Mrs.
William Willing at Minneapolis.
Dr. c. H. Nerbovig spent yesterday
at Governor Hammonds funeral.
Miss Gladys Young of Lake City is
a guest at the home of her uncle and
aunt, DR.. and Mrs. M. R. Coulter.
Ross Hemmett has returned to the
state university after spending the
Christmas holidays with his parents
A. e. Berg will arrive home tomor-
row from Mortified, where he has
been spending few days vacation.
Reuben Johnson and Carl E. Hol-
berg of St Peter were business callers
in the city yesterday.
Charles Hancock, who spent the
holidays at home, has returned to
Mortified to resume his studies.
Mrs. r. E. Fritsche of New Ulm,
who spent New Years day with Mrs
James Sapey, left for home yester-
day
Miss Anna Wiecking, who teaches
i'm the Michigan State Normal college,
returned to Ipsilanti, Mich, yester-
dav.
Miss Agnes Johnson stenographer at
the o. w. Walker Office, has resumed
her position after a severe attack Of
grippe.
NJ J. Boyle, division superinten-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
POOR FARM INMATE HAS
SUFFERED RIBS FRACTURE

Louis P. Englund, aged sixty, an
inmate of the poor farm, suffered the
breaking of three ribs in a fall, while
he was visiting on New Years eve
at the home of Charles G. Lundgren,
1918 Third avenue. Mr.. Englund was
subject to fits of epilepsy, and it is
believed that he had his fall during
one of these attacks. Before becom-
ing a poor farm inmate, he used to
board at the Lundgren residence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
Pleasant Party.

Miss Laura Dauber very pleasantly
entertained a party of nine young
lady friends at her home, 113 South
Fifth street, las evening. The rooms
and tables were prettily decorated wit"
cut flowers. and a social time was
enjoyed with games and music, after
which a dainty supper was served by
the hostess.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
Wedding Annivs rsary.

A ve"y bountiful five course dinner
gas gwen by Captain and Mrs. w. F.
Rhinow at their horne, 400 Oal
street, s. E. Minneapolis. New Year'e
9av il honor of their wedding ann
versary. Covers were laid for tweT-
tv-four guests. The centerpiece on
the table consisted of wedding cake
presented by Mrs. Rhinow's class
m" toe. After the dinner Mrs Ri now
crt the cake with the captains sword
Thn0e assisting in serving were Miss
Pelea Hegna. st. Paul, Miss Jnlia
Fink. GleNco. MINI. Miss Alice Kun
ST. Paul. The house vas beautiful.
" decorated with the seasons trim
m:ngs and smilax and cut flowers
~Among these attending the dinner
we're w. B. Hall, and son, Royal, Of
Msnkato, father and brother of the
bride, s. NJ Lewis of Duluth, Mr.. anc
Mrs. 4. F. Anderson of Mankato. nov
re5iding in Minneapolis, Mr.. and Mrs
O. T. Fegna and daughters. Heller
and Un'ce of St Paul. Miss Haze
Henson. St. James, Mr.. and Mrs. \
, Nicol of st. Paul, Mr.. and Mrs. w,
f.. Maxwell. Minneapolis, Mr.. and Mr.;
Owen Clark, St Paul, Mrs. w. o
Prown, New York City and Mrs. T
Me+hven Of Minneapolis.
Captain and Mrs. Rhinow received
many beautiful presents ard mes
saees of congratulations and man!
happy returns of the day. The guest!
were entertained with. music, card:
and var Gus games.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
List Of Gentlemen Receivers.

LEX CT OCfILItTIIGU hGCCIVSIS.
Following is the Complete list oil
gentlemen who received at the home
of DR.. c. H. Nerbovig, 215 Fulton
street, on New Years day: DR.. c.
II. Nerbovig DR.. F. L. Stephan, l. N.
Tompkins, f. NJ. Otto, c.. E. Phil
lips. Bud C. Cain, A. F. Kramer, G.
w. Black, Jr,. J. A. LeClaire, Dom
aid Roderick, Wells, Mimi; Mr.. Beck
nell, Minneapolis: 81 .. .. 81.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-01-07
Enjoye ed a Banquet.

Enjoy cd EdEoUeE.
A party Of ladies and gentlemen
from St. Peter enjoyed a banquet at
the Hotel Heinrich last. night. They
came in autos, the Omaha train due
here at eight o'clock having been late.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-09-08
DENIES AssAILINe MR.. HUGHES.
Percy Mackaye Writes He Never
Saw Authors Letter" With
His Name Amended

Percy Mackaye, playwright, whose
name appeared as one of the signers
of the so-called authors letter." pub
lished in the newspapers last week.
knew nothing about the matter until
after publication. according to a state
ment given out yesterday at Repub-
lican national headquarters. The let
ter attacked Charles E. Hughes criti-
cism of President Wilson as mon
constructive" and propounded ten
questions for Mr.. Hughes to answer
In letter to Mr.. Hughes Mr.. Mackaye
said: -
my attention has just been called
to an open letter addressed to you,
printed in the New York Herald of
August 2, signed by a number of pro-
fessional writer's, among whom my
name is included. l beg to send you
this word, to say that l did not sign
the letter and never saw or heard Of
the letter until 1t was shown to me
in print"
1t was stated at Republican head
quarters that neither Mr.. Hughes nor
any of his staff had seen the letter
except as 1t appeared in the news
papers.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-09-08
a 9oost For Barley.

Barley is strangely neglected by the
cook Of today" says a writer in the
Woman's Home Companion. "As it
contains more starch and sugar and
less gluten than wheat, 1t might well
take the place Of the potato on our ia
bles and this with benefit to purse and
health.
Zone cup of barley will swell to FIVE
times its original size when cooked.
snd its uses are wonderfully varied.
"As breakfast dish with sugar and
cream it is rich and satisfying; for
dinner. as garnish for meat or with
rich meat gravy. II makes savory
entree; at tea time cold steamed barley
cut in slices and Drowned I'm hot butter
then served with maple strip. is deli
cious.
Combined with dried or fresh fruits
1t makes as wholesome desserts as rice
Indeed, there is no way I'm which rice
may be prepared In which barley can
hot be cooked with just as good re-
suits. Barley requires a long time to
cook properly, but now we have the
cereal cooker and the fireless cooker
and with them the opportunity to have
the perfect cereal"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-09-08
Queer Use For Cordite.

Some years ago Lord Haldane star
tied the house Of commons when re-
Plying to remark made by another
member as to the danger attached to
the use Of cOrdite by saying that he
himself possessed walking stick
made Of cordite which he sometimes
brought down to the house and left in
the cloakroom. An uneasy look stole
over the faces of the members present.
but in a scientific and highly technical
speech his lOrdship explained that
cordite was perfectly innocent sub
stance until brought into contact with
dangerous allies, and without certain
ingredients necessary to convert it into
an explosive 1t might be handled with
impunity. At the same time it was
noticed that Lord Haldane's stick was
given wide berth when it was seen in
the cloakroom.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-09-08
FARMERS SIZE UP HUGHES
AS PRETTY GOOD FELLOW"

Fargo, N. D.-Charles e. Hughes
campaigned for the first time among
the sturdy farmers of the eastern part
OF North Dakota and left behind him
the reputation Of being a pretty good
fellow"
He was forced to undergo critical
scrutiny before the verdict was given.
Mr.. Hughes preached the doctrines
OF government efficiency, American
ism, tariff as protection to the farm
ers and preparedness, and in each In
stance won applause, despite the fact
that the farmers are not the strong
est advocates of the last named issue.
They cheered for preparedness the
loudest when Mr. Hughes told them
that ii meant not militarism. but abil-
ity to uphold national honor.
AS they cheered for Mr.. Hughes.
one broad-shouldered old farmer said
"it's because there's something about
him that makes you believe he's tell
ing the truth"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-09-08
PERTINENT PARAGRAPHS
FROM HUGHES
SPEECHES.

"What Is the Presidents pol
icy-does anyone know? Has
the Executive ever had a policy
for more than six months on
the Mexican question:"
IF / am elected President l
will see to it that American
rights in Mexico are respected"
"There is no man who could
successfully present to an Amer
lean community the platform
that an American citizens
rights stop at the coast line."
"We will get through with
this old strife between capital
and labor. We are not laborers
and capitalists in this country.
We are fellow-citizens."
"All that the workingmen
want is a square DEAL"
1--WE want the United States
efficiently managed. l want to
see men in office who believe
In prosperity"
"The Republican Party stands
for a prosperity produced by
sound American policies"
1--WE have removed from office
men Of experience and substi-
tuted others to satisfy partisan
obligations. This must STOP"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1916-09-08
Japanese TRANSACTIONS.

A writer in a Tokyo journal reports
the struggles of Japanese writer's to
translate English idioms into their own
tongue. We cite several of these
howlers. 1--WE put our heads together
eve collided. HE could not find it for
the life of him" Gle could not discover
it till his death). "He is great loss
to his country" Gle is a great calamity
to his country. HE hung his head
for shame" Gle committed suicide by
strangulation,. "He takes things cas-
lily" (He is def thief. "She sat over
a cup Of tea" (She sat upon teacup).
IL shudder at the bare idea" q shud
der to think that the man is nakedJ
''The bare idea" is evidently translated
into "the idea Of baroness" spare
me five minutes" (Spare my life-only
for five minutes).