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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
FARM LOAN SWINDLE
Smooth Grafters Are Said to Be
Operating in Some States.

Operating in Some States.
UNITED Press Dispatch.]
From Thursdays paIE.
Washington, November 16.-In the
wake of the farm loan law there has
developed a new swindle, the farm
loan board said today-selling farm
ers stock in joint land banks through
fake farm loan associations formed
principally to furnish to promoters
and stock statesmen the wherewithal
to eat and sleep and go to an occa-
sional show.
intended to stop the sale of stock by
fake associations The regulations
state that no joint stock land bank
shall be recognized when money has
been spent on it's promotion, and
forbid recognition of the banks un-
til organization of the federal land
banks.
Swindlers, the board said, have
operated by selling the farmers $50
shares in farm loan associations for
$1O0-the surplus fifty going for
promotion" Of that $50, too, $25
goes to the salesman. In most cases,
it was said, such companies are not
organized with any intention of help
ing out the farmers; therefore the
anti-promotion expenses regulation.
1t is not intended, the board said to
hit legitimate farm loan banks. But
in many cases there is evidence that
needy farmers are being mulcted
by the holding out of any where from
Is to so per cent for promotion %
To make bank legitimate, the mon
ey garnered from the sale of stock
must be available for loans to farm
ers-not for expenses to promoters,
it was said.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24

young wife was visiting at Her
on Lake. There she met her
former lover, and theS. two de-
cided to go to St. PAID.
A rather sentimental 2signe of
the revival of affection between
the two appeared when the young
man proceeded to button his
former sweetheart's shoes at the
Mankato station this morning.
Were Followed BY Brother in-Law
After being taken off the train
at Mankato, the two were quick
ly followed here by the young
woman's brother in-law and a
Heron Lake officer She stout
ly denied any intention of any
wrong doing. She said she was
just travelling in the company of
the Minneapolis young man, as
one travels with a friend.
Whenever they charged her with
anything less innocent, she ang-
rily informed both her pursuers
that they were liars.
The somewhat tempestuous
interview took place at the sta
ton early this morning. 1t re-
suited, it seemed, in a settle
ment of the whole trouble. The
young woman agreed to go back
to her former husband and the
former lover consented to nav
all the expenses that her little
flight had caused Thus, it ap-
peared, all was settled without
the necessity of calling on the
courts.
"My husband is just a kid
like this man." she said, refer
ring to the former lover.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
ABILITY OF HERBERT
HAUCK GIVEN PRAISE
Lieutenant of Company H Is
Highly Spoken of BY Major
o.. Duane
From fridays Daily.

From fridays Daily.
The following is letter written
by Major 0. ]. Duane to George
Guth in this city and it will be read
with interest:
Llano Grande. Texas, November
II, 1916.-Mr. Geo. ]. Guth, Mankato,
Mimi. My Dear George: Imagine
that l owe you an apology for my
failure to write an earlier reply to
your letter. The fact is, ny time is
pretty we'll occupied, and there has
been some excuse for my negligence.
You will be interested in knowing
that the boys of Company H are
getting along famously, and that the
organization is a credit to Mankato
in every way. Ever since we have
been at Llano Grande it has had
fewer men on sick report than any
company in the regiment, and the
men have made remarkable improve
ment in their drill.
A very large part of the credit for
the excellent condition the company
now is in is due to Lieutenant H. w.
Hauck. Even before Captain Scott's
resignation he was charged with
much of the drill and instruction.
For about a month the company had
the services of Lieutenant G. B.
Spicer, but at the end of that time
the latter was detailed to the reg
ular army and is still on detached
service.
When Captain Scott returned to
Mankato the administration of the
company's affairs were added to
Lieutenant Hauck's other duties,
and it doubtless will afford his
friends satisfaction to know that he
is making good in every particular.
l am in a position where l can watch
his work every day, and I consider
him one of the most efficient officers
in my battalion. That he enjoys
the confidence and respect of his
men is evidenced by the fact that,
when the captaincy recently became
vacant, they prepared petition re-
questing his appointment to the
position. Personally, l am very
sorry the petition was not granted.
Our intensive training continues.
This morning we returned from
four day practise march, Company H
completing the forty-five miles hike
without losing a man. Generally
speaking the men of the regiment
are in the best of condition physi-
cally-YourS, o. j. Duane.
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of Mankato visited at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Grant over
Sunday.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Presbyterian church will be enter
tanned Thursday afternoon by Mrs.
G. N. Warrant.
Mr.. and Mrs E. B. Nelson went to
Rochester Wednesday to consult the
DR.. Mayos in regard to Mr.. Nelson's
health.
W. H. Moulton and H. Severance
went to Mankato Tuesday to set
some marble in the Omaha depot.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Komers en-
tertained party of friends at sup
per Tuesday evening in honor of
Mr. Komers' birthday.
Mrs. c. w. Myers will entertain
the Larkin club Thursday afternoon
of this week.
Miss Nettie Ryberg is improving
and was able to return home from
the sanitarium Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
Kerns
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
| The bazaar and supper held las
week Friday evening at the home o
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Loucks was a sue
cess both socially and financially
| About one hundred and fifty people
were present. The fancy articles an(
aprons were sold at auction and H
A. Hanson as auctioneer did well an(
sold everything. Guy Trask hat
charge of the fish pond and the chill
dren fished until everything was
gone. The ladies took in little
more than sixty-six dollars and hat
, about three dollars expenses so are
we'll pleased with their work.
The answer to the question al
Sunday school last Sunday was found
in the fourth chapter of Esther. The
question for next Sunday is what
class of persons were employed day
and night?"
Mrs. Cuddy and children of Man
kato spent the week end with Mrs
Charlie Severance.
Mary Steel of North Mankato spent
Friday night and Saturday with Cora
Johnson.
Ruth Kaneff spent Sunday night
with Carrie Busby.
Blanche SwenSen of North MankatO
came out Friday and stayed until
Monday morning with Evelyn Budde.
Willie Severance and Archie Cur
rier went to Swan Lake Saturday and
returned Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Rist, Mr.. and
Mrs. Leroy Keene, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Keene and daughter, Esther,
of Mankato attended the Ladies' Aid
supper Friday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Busby enter
tanned Mr.. and Mrs. E. Kaneff and
family for dinner and the afternoon
Sunday.
Penelope Hanson has the mumps.
F. E. Jefferson was on the sick list
the latter part of the week.
Mrs. Lloyd Goodridge has been
visiting relatives at Eyota, MINI.
Eleanor Culp spent Sunday with
her mother.
Mrs. George E. Brown entertained
the young people of the neighbor-
hood at the parsonage Tuesday even
ing. The party was given in honor
of Mabel Grice who will soon move
to North Mankato. Mabel has al
ways helped with all the church
work, social and is going to be
greatly missed in the neighborhood.
w. G. Clark is on the sick list.
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Steel took
dinner Sunday with the latter's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Cole.
Clarence Grice, who was sick last
week, is improving.
Mrs. Charlie Smith and daughter,
Sylvia, visited Mrs. NJ. M. Cram and
Mrs. States in North Mankato Sun
lay.
Mrs. Wesley Hendley of North
Mankato and Mrs. James Hendley OF
Hebron attended the bazaar Friday
evening and spent the night with
heir mother, Mrs. l.. P. Parsons
Mrs. Sharp and daughter, Hazel,
and Mr.. and Mrs. NJ M. Cram of
North Mankato attended the bazaar
Friday evening.
Parry Goodridge has the mumps.
Florence Culp entertained ten of
her girl friends Wednesday after
noon at quilting bee.
George w. Johnson is having pat
INT steel stanchions put into his
barn also concrete hangers. His
barn will soon be right up to the
attest in every way.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
PRETTY PARTY GIVEN LAST
NIGHT BY MRS. 7. X. JONES.

Mrs. Thomas X. Jones was hostess
last evening at pleasant social
party held at her home in the An
drews' annex. Twelve young ladies
were present, the guests being the
former associate salesladies of the
hostess when she clerked at the
George E. Brett store before her mar
riage. The evening was spent social
ly, and the ladies sewed and enjoyed
delightful social time. A dainty
lunch was served by the hostess at
the close of the party.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24

Clifford Henry and Robert Lotus,
who were arrested at Rockford, ILL.,,
on a charge of burglary at Sleepy
Eye, escaped from the county Jail at
New Ulm last evening.
When Deputy Sheriff Herman
Knacke brought them their supper
at six o'clock last evening one of the
men remarked that the water in the
faucet next to the cage was running,
and that he had better look after it,
after the water, the two prisoners es-
AS the deputy stepped around to look
capped into the corridor which leads
into the office, locking the corridor
door, The deputy Immediately fired
two shots which brought assistance
The two prisoners made their clean
getaway, however. Automobile
parties and the authorities are
securing the vicinity of New Ulm to-
day, but so far no clue has been
found to the men.
Henry and LOTUS were arrested
on the charge of burgfarizing the
Glotsbach & Clasius clothing store
at Sleepy Eye, taking about $3.50
worth of merchandise. The two men
were apprehended at Rockford by
Sheriff w. julius and brought back
to Sleepy Eye. Their preliminary
hearing was held before Judge John
Cummings of the municipal court.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
0FFICERS-ELECT ARE
FACING COURT ACTION
Cook County, Illinois, Officials Will Not
Be Permitted to Take Jobs Pending
Federal Investigation
UNITED Press Dispatch.I

Chicago, ILL.,, November 1.-THE
officers elect of Cook county, ILL.,, will
not be allowed by Judge Skully of
the district court to assume office
on December 1. This restriction is
issued by the court pending investi-
cation into allegations of election
frauds. 1t is alleged that many of
the candidates for county offices and
other men who had bets up on the
election, while looking over the tally
sheets, actually altered the figures
a The Larkin club will be enter
tanned by Mrs. George Larson FRI
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
ROBBED OF HIS ROLL

--or Fridav's NsiIr
Bandits Climbed Up On Running
Board of Auto to Do Job.
Lake Wilson, November IL
Swinging on to the running board OF
his auto three masked men pushed
guns into the face of Ben Lolkus
one mile south of Chandler. Ben
Lolkus claims he had $225 in his
wallet which was separated from
him by the bold highwaymen. He
can give no description of the men
except that they were masked.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
CLEANERS OF METHODIST
SUNDAY SCHOOL AT PARTY.

The Cleaners of the Methodist
Episcopal Sunday school were en-
tertained at the home of Sidney Ca
hoon last evening. After short bust
ness meeting they enjoyed an oyster
stew, which was served by Mrs. Ca
hoon. Everybody voted Mrs. Cahoon
a very good hostess and that they
had had very enjoyable evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
FILED SUIT IN EVERY
Court ON THE ROUTE
Northern Pacific to Take No
Chances In Battle
UNITED Press Dispatch.1
n m Eridau's ,AIlu


Fargo, N. D., November 16.-The
orthern Pacific railroad appears to
have determined to file suits against
the enforcement of the Adamson
eight-hour law in every federal court
district that the Northern Pacific
system traverses. Suit was filed to-
day in the Fargo district and yester-
day in the Minneapolis district Sim
liar suits have been filed here by the
Nreat Northern and the Chicago, Mil
waukee and St. Paul. All of the suits
allege that the Adamson law was
passed in violation of the fifth
amendment to the federal constitu-
ton.
Will Address Labor Meet.
UNITED Press Dispatch.l
Baltimore, Md, November 49,
Leaders of the four great railroad
brotherhoods will address the con-
vention of the American Federation
of Labor in this city on the subject
of the eight-hour day. The contro-
versy over the Adamson eight hour
law and it's enforcement will be thor
oughIy considered, but at the same
time the brotherhood leaders will
take the position that the eight-hour
day, in every class of employment,
will be made an accomplished fact,
not by the passage of new laws. but
by the concerted action of organized
labor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
from Thursdays Daily.
PRETTY WEDDING SATURDAY
EVENING AT HOME OF BRIDES
MOTHER IN BRAINERD.

Brainerd Dispatch: The home OF
Mrs. Jennie Louise Barker on North
Broadway was the scene of a very
pretty wedding Saturday evening
when her daughter, Miss Claire M
Barker, one of the well known and
popular teachers of this city, became
the bride of Charles Lloyd Barrett of
Chicago, in the presence of relatives
and few intimate friends, the Rev.
w. j. Lowrie officiating.
The living room, where the cere-
mony took place, was decorated with
ferns and yellow chrysanthemums,
the same color scheme predominating
throughout the rooms Preceding the
ceremony Mrs. Lowrie softly sang
when Song is Sweet" and Miss
Helen Strachan, who accompanied
her on the piano, also played the
wedding march.
The bride wore her going away
gown of dark brown broadcloth with
embroidered Georgette crepe waist to
chids and lilies of the valley. A
pretty sentiment was the wearing of
a bracelet which was worn by the
grOOm'S mother on her wedding day,
and a breach which belonged to the
brides great grandmother and which
has been worn on several similar
family occasions.
Mr.. Barrett, who is a graduate of
the Kent College of Law, is practic
ing attorney of Chicago, and has
many friends in this city.
Anonno tho ont Of town rQI1 tIVlS
and friends were Mr. and Mrs. Chas.
R. Barrett, Mr.. William R. Barrett,
and Mr.. Harvey of Chicago, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. H. Strachan and daughters
Helen, Lucille and Jean of Duluth,
and Miss Ethel Barker of Omaha,
Neb.
After the wedding supper Mr.. and
Mrs. Barrett left on the midnight
train and will be at home in Chicago
after December Is.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
FUNERAL OF MRS. FREEMAN
From Frida,'s Daily
Remains Were Laid Away in the
GIenwood Cemetery.

Remains Were Laid Away In the
GIenwood Cemetery.
The remains of Mrs. Eliza X.
Freeman arrived in Mankato this
noon from Sandstone, Mimi, &C
companied by a funeral party of
relatives, and were taken directly to
Glenwood cemetery, where Rev. L.
Ross Paden, pastor of the Presby-
terrain church conducted services at
the grave Those who acted as pail
bearers were D. L. Rose, T. A. Sherk,
Theodore Williams, and w. w.
Davis. Out of town relatives pres
ent were Edward Freeman, a son OF
the deceased, from Chisholm; Mr.
and Mrs. H. p. Dredge and daughter
of Sandstone, Mrs. Dredge being a
daughter of deceased; Mrs. M. NJ
Cleveland, also daughter, and ner
children Guy H., and Misses Aloise.
Esther and Elain and Maurice Hen
ney, nephew from Green Isle,
MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
SETTLED FOR $4,000
From Fridays Daily.
Case of Mrs, Mary Blume Against
the Milwaukee, Railway Company

From fridays Daily,
Case of Mrs, Mary Blume Against
the Milwaukee Railway Company.
The case of Mrs. Mary Blume
against the Milwaukee railroad was
settled yesterday, the company
agreeing to give Mr.. and Mrs. Blume
$500 in settlement of her claim,
and the claims of her husband for
the loss of her services. Mrs. Blume
was injured at the Minnesota Lake
station while on one of the companys
trains, which started Unexpectedly
and threw her against some furm-
ture of the car, injuring her knee
The case was tried in district court
and the plaintiff awarded $3.50. The
company appealed the case to the
supreme court and it was reversed
and was to have been tried at this
term of court Attorney ]. L. Schmitt
acted for the plaintiff.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
KILLED BY MONOXIDE GAS
Man in Garage Was Overcome BY
the Fumes

TASsOciated Press DlSpatch.1
Minneapolis, November 16.-Carbon
Monoxide gas, formed when cold
automobile engine suddenly started
in a tightly closed garage today,
caused the death of B. A. Schmidt,
and the partial asphyxiation of H. J.
Bates. Both men were in the garage
when they suddenly collapsed from the
fumes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
JURY CUT ASSESSMENT

from TTlOdyS Jaw
Case of County Ditch No. 43 Was
Determined Late Yesterday.
Suit to try out dispute over ac-
counts between the Bearman Fruit
company of Minneapolis and l.. F.
Mertens, Mankato grocer, went on
trial in the district court late yester-
day before Judge Comstock and d
jury of twelve. The Minneapolis COM
pany seeks to recover $50 from the
Mankato merchant. Miles Porter is
attorney for the plaintiff and G. j.
Laurisch for the defendant.
The jury that tried the three cases
over County Ditch No. 43 late yester-
day brought in verdict cutting down
the assessment of Edgar G. Jensen
by $500. and that of Frank Reinhart
by $1,930, and raising the assessment
of Mankato township by $85.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
BOLD ROBBER KILLED

From THURSDAYS DsHv.
st. Paul, November 16.-Wil-
liam L. F. Syndell, aged twenty
two, was killed this afternoon,
while attempting to leave the
Security State bank of this city,
with $3.50, which he had taken
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
pone to Make Protest.

London, Eng, November 1S.-The
pope has taken steps in preparation
of protest against the deportation
of young men of Belgium into Ger
many to be forced into labor there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
| MARRIAGE OF MISS BJOIN AND
ANIL a ROlIN

ANIL n. 6OLiN.
The marriage of Miss Alma jose
phine Bjoin to Mr.. Anil A. Bolin was
solemnized at the home of the brides
aunt and uncle, Mr.. and Mrs. O.
Paulson, North Mankato, this noon
by Rev. o. J. Arthur. The brides
maid was Miss Clara Bjoin, sister Of
the bride and the best man, Mr..
Glenden Paulson, cousin of the bride.
The house was artistically decorated
in pink and green, beautiful arch
being arranged with wedding bells
and large bouquet of pink roses.
The bride wore suit of blue CAB
ardine, a white hat and carried a
bouquet of white chrysanthemums.
The brides maid wore dress OF
green messaline. After the ceremo-
ny congratulations were received
and an elaborate three course dinner
was served. Mrs. o. Paulson was
assisted in serving by little Gladys
Rinde, cousin of the bride. The table
was decorated with pink chrysan-
themums and covers were laid for
twelve. The young couple left this
afternoon on wedding trip to the
cities, Saltwater and other points
and after week or ten days will be
at home at LaSalle, where the groom
is engaged in the lumber business.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
SHORTAGE OF BODIES

Medical Department at NJ" IS
Handicapped in Lahore.
st. Paul. Mimi, November ia
shortage Of human bodies is reported
to be embarrassing the clinical work
of the medical department of the
University of Minnesota. 1t is pos
sible that the next state legislature
will be asked to take steps, making
it easier for the university to get
hodieS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
Simon Paid Fine of SIS.

III. E. Simon of Madison Lake paid
a fine of SIS and $365 costs in the
police court here today for catching
muskrats out of season. Deputy
Game Warden w. E. Polzin made the
complaint.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
NOT FACING COAL FAMINE
Mankato Dealers Confident They
Can Fill All Orders.

The coal dealers in Mankato be-
lieve that there will be sufficient coal
for all in the city during the winter
and that there will be no difficulty in
filling the orders. Prices on coal are
rapidly advancing and there is a gen.
eral scarcity of cars which may
cause some trouble. The local deal
ers have a fair supply of coal on
hand with shipments coming In
regularly, although there is no
great surplus.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
CHARLES W. HORNICK DEAD
Former ST. Paul Newspaper Man
Died in San Francisco.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch1
San Francisco, November 49,
Charles w. Hornick, publisher of The
Morning Call here, from 1906 to 1912,
died last night in the emergency
hospital, where he was taken from a
cafe, in which he was stricken. A
widow and one son survive. Hornick
was native of New York and was
fifty-two years old. He formerly was
engaged in the newspaper and rail-
road business in Minnesota, and at
one time was connected with The st.
Paul Pioneer Press and Dispatch.
New Ulm Journal: Miss Elva Nc
Cracker of Mankato, is the new
"hello girl'' on the Nicollet exchange.
Miss Olga Hackbarth has resigned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-11-24
JAIL DELIVERY AT
new ULM;; GETAWAY

Fl ON Thursdays Daily.
The escaped prisoners were recap
tured at Hanska about noon roday.
Officers John F. Herzog and Commits
sioner Graf of New Ulm were in Mankato
this morning trying to get line on the
men.