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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
Speed of Machines Should Be
Kept Within the Bounds
Of Reason
e.or, saturdays Dal,v.


Resolutions adopted at the annual
meeting of the Minnesota State Adj
tomobile association on February
at st. Paul cover variety of sub
jects, relating to proposed legislation.
The draft was made and presented by
committee consisting of G, A. win.
Minneapolis; NJ j. Bowling, Olivia;
DR.. A. B. Stewart, Owatonna; John H.
Hohmann, Mankato, and H. p. Keller,
st. Paul. The resolutions are as fol-
lows:
81. That the initiation fee for en-
trance in the State Automobile assoc
citation be suspended for the year 1916.
20. With reference to proposed leg
islation, to come before the next ses-
sion of the legislature, that the fol-
lowing provisions be made:
'"That suitable legislation be enact
ed, regulating the width of sleighs, so
as to conform to the standard width
of vehicles.
Recommend that the speed limits
in the present state law be amended
so as to provide that the speed of au-
tomobiles must be, at all times, rea-
sonable and proper, having due regard
for the condition Of travel, traffic and
the safety of others, and at no time
to exceed thirty miles per hour, and
recommend a rigid enforcement Of
! this provision.
Recommend that the law be
! changed making it a gross INSIDE
meanor to take an automobile with
| out the consent of the owner, and
| that the abandonment of the auto
| mobile or an intent to return the same
| shall be no defense to prosecution.
| Recommend the enactment of suit
able legislation to provide for the reg.
F, istration of highway routes and pro-
tecting such registration and loca-
! ton.
| Recommend the enactment of suit
able legislation to provide for uniform
! dimming of headlights throughout the
state. .--
Endorse the provisions of the Dunn
good roads law and, in order to fur
/ Their enhance its value, recommend
that provision be made so that the
state, through it's proper body, may
! designate, build and maintain its sys-
| tenn of state roads, and the counties
designate, build and maintain their
system of county roads.
4
now so prominent before the Ameri-
can public, demands that the national
government, in order to carry out and
to make any defense movement effec-
tive, should immediately proceed to
provide for an adequate system OF
national highways.
Recommend that we approve the
provisions of the, Adamson bill, now
before congress, providing for uni
form national registration of auto
mobiles.
Realizing the universal use of the
internal combustion engine for farm
ing and manufacturing interests. we
therefoe. recommend that a proper
memorial be sent to our congress
men and representatives, protesting
against the levy of any additional
! taxes on automobiles or gasoline, as
I've realize that this tax if added on
must be paid by the consumer"
! Mr.. Hohmann was appointed a
member of the executive committee
OF the association. s"-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11

An accident on the Omaha railroad
occurred between Lake Wilson and
Hadley last Saturday forenoon, which
nearly resulted fatally. A "bucking'
outfit was sent to clear the tracks ana
about three miles from Lake Wilson,
the csboose jumped the track and
tipped over and was dragged forN SO
feet on its side until the coupling
broke. The head engine. with the
snow pillow jumped the track about
this time and Tor about 300 feet rode
the ties, when the outfit finally
stopped on the bridge across the
Beaver Greek. A brakeman was badly
bruised about the face.
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From SATURDAYS OaIly.

Mrs. j. A. Presley, eighty years
old and a resident Of Mankato since
1871, died last evening at seven
O'Clock at tho family residence, 212
Carroll street. She had been. i'll with
Bright's disease during the past four
years.
Mrs. Presley was a widow, her nus
band having died here two years ago.
She is. survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Julia Robertson, a widow. living
in California, and Miss Charlotte
Presley, living at, the family home on
Carol street; also by three, sons,
Charles r.. Presley of Mankato. Wall
ter A. Presley and William Presley
of Chicago. There are three grand
children. two children of Walter A.
Presley, who live at the grandmotll-
er's home On Carol street. and one,
3 daughter OF Mrs. Julia Robertson,
residing at San Diego, Calf.
The deceased was born at Bremen,
Germany in the year 1886. Her mar
riage took place at Galena,' H., in
1853. She was an active member oil
the Presbyterian church and was
known to many people as an cnthus-
iastic charity worker.
The funeral services will be held
from the family residence at two
o'clock Monday afternoon. Rev. I.
r. Paden of the Presbyterian church
will officiate. Interment will be at
Glenwood cemetery.
William Presley, one of the sons,
recently had an accident in which he
broke his leg.
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From Saturdays Daily.

! IlilO, Hawaii Tribune: One day pc
fore his eighty second birthday, S.
Dewitt Parsons, father of Charles F.
Parsons, judge of the circuit court of
the fourth circuit, passed away at the
Hilo hospital on last Saturday. He
| was born in Cook county, Illinois, on
January Is, 1884. The direct cause of
his death is attributed to his age and
! complications growing out of Sc
we're cold which he caught a week
ago.
He was a veteran of the Civil war,
having enlisted in 1861 in Company
/ II End Infantry Minnesota volun.
/ teers. He served throughout the
Western campaigns of the Cumber-
land and was mustered out as quar-
j termaster of his regiment.
Early in the fifties he moved from
illinois to Minnesota, where. except
ing during the Civil war, he made his
home until 1898. For many years he
was district manager of an under
; writer's board with Headquarters,
, first at Owatonna, and later at Man
, kato. During most of his residence
in Mankato he was a member of the
yestry of st. Johns Episcopal church.
In 1869 he was married to Miss
Francis Howell White, daughter of
Albert S. White, United States dis
!, trict judge and former United States
senator from Indiana. OF this mar
riage four children were born, OF
whom two survive. They are Judge
Parsons of Hilo and John Randolph
Parsons of Oakland, California. His
wife died in California in 1908.
He moved to California in 1893 and
settled upon land in National CITY.
near San Diego, which had been taken
up by his father many years before.
He remained in National City for ten
years, coming to Hawaii to make his
home with his son in 1903.
On account of his advanced age he
had no active business affairs here.
but he took large interest in every
matter OF local and territorial inn
portance. Although retired he culti-
waited the acquaintance of almost
every resident and through his courte-
Gus and gentlemanly characteristics
made many friends, not only among
persons approaching his age, but also
of those of middle life.
Until two years ago he retained
his health in remarkable manner
and then he suffered from slight al
tack, from which he afterwards par-
tally recovered. To all but his in
inmates he showed no signs of his ex-
IRENE years until very recently.
Inc luherai services were conduct
cd on Saturday afternoon IN tho
church Of the Holy Apostles and were
largely attended. Interment was mace
in Homelani cemetery.
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From Saturday, parry.

Frank Schaffan, who lives alone on
North Front street, was taken to one
OF the local hospitals last evening,
very seriously i'll, and passed away
during the night He was born in
Germany, and was about sixty years
OF age. His, wife died two years ago
and he is survived by, two sons
Rudolph and Robert, who live at
Blysian and Claremont respectively
and who are now in the city making
final arrangements. Funeral services
will be held Monday morning at nine
O'Clock from st. Peter and Paul's
Catholic church, and interment will
be made in Calvary cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
rrains behaved Rx Weather,

Trains COINS through Mankato were
more or less delayed by the big snow
storm. No. Al of the Milwaukee, due
from Wells at 1910 a. M, was a lit
tie over an hour late. No. Sic of the
Northwestern from South Dakota, due
at E:10 3. IA. came at ten O'Clock.
No. of the Omaha from the south.
due at 5:22 a. M, came at 1850 a. m.
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From Saturdays Dany.

There will be a public installation
OF the pastor of the Presbyterian
church, Rev. H. M. Fisher, at St
: James Wednesday night, February 9
A number of visiting ministers will
be present to assist with the instaIIa-
ton. Rev j. j :. Jones of Amboy will
preach the installation sermon, DIR.
j M. Balm, moderator of the presby-
+, terry, will preside. DR.. Thos. Ross
Q Paden of Mankato will deliver the
charge of the pastor and Rev. j. d.
Glib of Madeiia will deliver the charge
! to the congregation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
nnrida Rink Winner.

The Louis Dodds rink defeated the
Ed Owen rink by a score of 10 to
last evening in a game at the Gale
DOMAIN Curling club Kinks. The curl
ers were John Nyquist, Frank Gabler,
Ed. Onoth, Louis Dodd, skip, and
William Rabe. Fred Otto, George
Owen. and Ed Owen skip.
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From Saturdays 0aTly.
Loeked Over BRIDGE plano.

C. E. Nagel, engineer Of the state
highway commission, was in the city
today holding conference with
members of the city council and
other city officials, going over the
plans for the new bridge to be con-
structed across the Minnesota river
at Main street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11

Mrs. B. P. Van Dervoort has re-
turned from a visit with her parents
at Rochester
! house visitor today.
G. C. Francis, town clerk of Ceres
CO, visited in Mankato today.
Drs c. j. Holman spent yesterday
at Truman on professional business.
DR.. G. R. Curran spent yesterday
on professional business at Winnie
bago.
w, H. Thomas and r. w. Mead oil
Lake Crystal were in the city or bust
ness last evening.
Miss Cecil Hermel left today fol-
Cleveland, Mimi, where she will
spend Sunday with her parents.
Mrs. George Scherer will leave to-
morrow for Washington, D. c., to Wis
it her sister, Mrs. E. j. Collins.
! Mrs. Mary Nellie Of New Ulm is
spending the week end with hel
daughter, Mrs. H.. F. Blomquist of this
city.
Mrs. H. l.. Schmitt came up from
! Minneapolis Thursday to visit hei
+! mother, Mrs. S. H. Grannis, for hel
/ birthday.
| r. j. Tweedy of Minneapolis, rep
/ resenting the Royal Insurance com
pany, was in the city on business
yesterday.
Miss Theresa Balkenhol will leav.
| Monday fer Washington, D. c., where
she will take up government posi-.
ton in the agricultural building.
| Miss Harriet Nelson has re-
turned from Chicago, where she at
tended the wedding of her sister, Mis-!
Elsie Nelson, to Mr.. Alfred Wester-
house.
! Mr.. and Mrs. w. e. Stimson .o
Winnebago are visiting over Sunday
at the home of Mrs. Stimsons par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. F. Miller, 81
] Seventh street.
i Karl Granse will leave for st. Pau
tonight, accompanied by Leroy Wing
! of Albert Lea, who was his cues
(, yesterday, and NJ. Shanhouse of OK.
ford, Ill. The young men win visit il
the twin cities, and also at St Cloud
where Mr.. Granse will visit the col.
lese he formerly attended.
I r. T. Roberts has returned from
Oklahoma City, where he has som,
property interests. While he wal
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
Birthday Anniversary.

DR.. and Mrs. T. c. Kelley enter
tanned a party of sixteen young boys
last evening at their home, sol Cen
ter street, in honor of the birthday
anniversary of their son, Master
Willis, who was fourteen years old
today. The evening was enjoyed by
playing games and nice refreshments
were served
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
St.om Shannon.

Robert r. Shannon and Edith
Strom were united in the bonds of
matrimony on Friday evening at
eight o'clock. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. Edward Constant
of the Congregational church, 510
South Front street. Mr. and Mrs
NJ. S. Fisk acted in the capacity of
attendants.
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Passed Into idistorN.

ss St. Paul, February 5.-With the
hsnlection of queen the Northwest
oblOutdoor Sports carnival passed into
history this afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
Fron, satusaax,s pafIs.
vcorhees Is President.

j. v. Voorhees,, superintendent of
the Wlnona public schools. was elect
ed president ofuthe Southern Minne-,
sofa Educational association at the
convention held yesterday at RED
wing
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
Music and Games.

The Young Peoples Society of the
German Lutheran church held a
largely attended meeting at the
church parlors last night. The time
was pleasantly spent with music and
games, and the affair was greatly
enjoyed by all in attendance
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
Was a Pleasant Social.

The candy pull given by the Queen
Esther circle of the Centenary Metho-
dist church at the church parlors last
night was largely attended and great
ly enjoyed by all present. The even
ing was spent in games and contests
until Mr.. Kuhn arrived with the taffy
ready to be pulled. After pulling the
taffy the boys defeated the girls by
close margin in very up-to-date
egg race, which caused much merri-
ment.
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Six O'Clock Dinner.

N. Shanhous eff Oxford, Ill.,, who
spent yesterday in the city visiting
with Karl Granse, was the guest OF
honor at six o'clock dinner last
evening at the home CT Mrs. B. c..
Parmalee, 415 South Fourth street,
covers being laid for eight guests.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
Primary Election Law Is Again
Subject OF GriIling

st. Paul, Mimi, February 5.-A
fresh attack on the Minnesota presi-
dental primary law was made today
before the supreme court by Walter
NJ. Carroll of Minneapolis, through
his attorney, II. D. Mercer of that
city. Mr.. Carroll desires writ to
be issued compelling Julius A.
Schmahl, secretary of state, to file the
name of Mr. Carroll as candidate for
delegate although Mr.. Carroll refuses
to state for whom he would vote at
the nominating national convention
Mr.. Carroll contends that it will cost
the state 100000 Of unnecessary ex-
pense at each election to insist that
every candidate file his choice fol
presidential nominee, and also thai
it DISTINGUISHES voter, to compel 6
delegate to pledge his choice before
hand.
More Filings Today.
St. Paul, Mimi, February 5.-Henry
Hines of Mora today filed as repub-
lican candidate for national conven-
ton delegate, of the tenth distric
naming Senator Cummins as his
choice. James f. Williams of Min
neapolis filed as candidate for dele,
gate from the tenth district at the
the d m cratic convention
naming Woodrow Wilson as nj!
choice.
Secretary of State Schmahl was
asked at late hour this Afternoon
whether he had received any wore
from Hiram w. Johnson of California
in regard to Withdrawing his name a.
a candidate for president, and replied
that he had not.
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Dancing Party.

Last evening very pleasant dane
ing party was given by the B. P. o. E.
at the Elks' club house. The affair
was well attended. and music for the
dance was furnished by the Grand
orchestra
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
Pretty Luncheon,

Mrs. T. C. Edwards entertained a
party of friends at her home, 225
Locke street, Thursday afternoon, at
a prettily appointed luncheon, in
honor Of her mother, Mrs. J. K An
derson of Chicago The decorations
were carried out in color scheme
of red and white and covers were
laid for ten Mesdames Edwards and
Anderson spent yesterday with
friends in Rochester.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
Auto Show Closed.

Minneapolis, Mimi, February 81
The Minneapolis Automobile show, in
session for week, closed today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
Washington. February

washington, FEBRUARY D. - Inc
charge that Louis d. Brandeis of
Boston, recently nominated by Pres
ident Wilson for thu supreme bench,
was religious apostate, was aired
Lefore the special senate committee
that has that matter in charge, to
day. 1t is alleged that MIR. Brandeis,
although nominally ia member of the
Hebrew church. secretly was con-
verified from that belief. and joined
the Unitafians. This charge was de-
MED before the committee by Rabbi
Nathan Albert of Washington.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11

Washington, February SC o n
gressmen Clarence B. Miller of Du-
luth and Congressman F. F. Ellsworth
of Mankato took part in yesterdays
debate on the Indian bill. Mr.. Miller
took the position that there were too
many salaries being paid. Congress
man Ellsworth said he had been un-
able to pin the Chippewa represent
tatives from the White Earth reser-
walton down to anything definite
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
Normal Board to Meet.

Betterment of rural schools and
teacher training will be among the
subjects to be discussed by the normal
school board Tuesday The presidents
of the five normal schools and all
members of the board will be present
at the regular quarterly meeting,
which will be held at The ST. Paul
beginniag at $3.50 a. m.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
Shannon Fined s,o
, saturdays pauv.

robert Shannon. the travelling vet
erlnarlan, recently arrested ON the
charge OF obtaining the use of q
nvery rig from John Macbeth and
lai.ing TO pay for it, was fined SO in
ponce court this afternoon
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11
From SATURDAYS Daily.

|. Winona, February Bills pockets
filled with blank checks from large
number Of banking institutions in the
middle west, R. J. Lee, alias w. e.
Mason, a stranger, was arrested at
midnight by Assistant Chief Al. Win
kels of the police department. He was
nabbed for the EVaseca police on a
charge OF having passed worthless
check for the sum of SIS. The police
here say Lee admits the charge.
Early yesterday the Winona au-
thorities were advised by the Waseea
county officials that Lee was III this
city and that he was wanted for draw
ing q check against a bank at Mon
mouth ILL.,, in which lie had no funds.
The trap was laid and all day the
local police. watched. Outgoing trains
also were closely observed by Chief
Huck and his men.
! Police Recognized Lee.
Late last night, Winkels saw Lee
and recognized him from the descrip-
ton. He trailed him to the hotel,
where he WAS arrested. He was taken
to police headquarters.
Lee, according to the assistant
chief, said he cashed the check on the
Monmouth CID bank because he
needed the money. He believed his
father there. would make good the
amount, he said. The check was
cashed at Waseca by one of the bank
ing houses.
Lee is an insurance agent. He is
about thirty years old He said he
left Waseca for Minneapolis ten days
ago. He came here Thursday night.
He had only few dollars in his pos
session.
1t is said that the authorities have
information that Lee is wanted in a
number of cities for securing money
on worthless paper.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11

Several new members were ali
mitted into the recently organized
Mankato Builders exchange, at a
meeting held last evening in the
Commercial club office. The gathering
was well attended. There are now
thirty eight signed members, and
many more in prospect. 1t is believed
that the membership roll will soon
total fifty to sixty.
The matter OF annual dues was
brought up for consideration, and was
gone into at some length, and finally
definite action was taken whereby
dues and membership fees for the
current year were adonted.
The members appreciate the fact
that sound financial backing has much
to do with the success of many
enterprises and have accordingly TAX
en- such measures as will insure
ample funds with which to carry on
the work of the exchange.
The spirit of "boost" has been a
notable feature OF all meetings held
thus far: This augurs we'll for the
future of this undertaking.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-02-11

Frora SATURDAYS pal,y.
There is talk of a third bank
Truman. D"A a.
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erem Saturdays Daily.
Young People Held Profitable Meeting.

Young People Held Profitable Meeting.
The Young Peoples society of the
Swedish Lutheran church held its
regular monthly meeting last evening
in the church parlors. A program was
first rendered, consisting of musical
selections by the Misses Florence
Nelson and Hildred Johnson. and a
reading by Miss Mabel Farm. Attor-
ney Harry johnson addressed the
young people and spoke on the duty
of the church members and of the in
fluence that they should have on the
community. After the program the
society adjourned to the dining room
and games were played, after which
refreshments were SERVED by DR.. and
Mrs. A. j. Wentworth. The meeting
was largely attended and all enjoyed
a very pleasant evening.
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Penny Social.

TStlHJ 0OSldt.
The B. Y. P. u. society of the First
Baptist church gave another popular
social on Friday evening. Boss, the
strong man, Tina the dwarf, Lena the
beautiful lady and Kate the two
headed girl, drew much attention and
more than fulfilled the expectations
of the multitudes that surged outside
their booths. Jimmy, the poor little
boot black, attracted much sympathy
and Tony and Julietta, the Italian
organists dispensed marvellous music.
Candy for sale at booth presided
over by fair ladies went rapidly. When
finally the crowd filed out of the din
ing room after refreshments had been
served, it was with remarks of ap-
probation at the pleasant evening
planned for by the social committee.