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The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
YOUNG PEOPLES LEAGUE
GAVE INTERESTING. SOCIAL

For the entertainment of student
friends in the city, the Young Peoples
league of the Trinity Norwegian
Lutheran church held a social last
evening A musical and literary en-
tertainment was given, games were
played and refreshments were served.
Many delightful hours were enjoyed
by all present.
The program included q piano solo
by Mrs. Ada Wallrath, reading by
Sigurd Hanson, a vocal solo by Miss
Lokensgaard, reading by Miss
Mollie Nicholson, recitation by Mr..
Aakvik, and a piano duet by Miss
Johnson and Miss GRANDSON. Con-
tests in spelling and along other lines
took place between two divisions of
those present, designated as reds
and blues. Refreshments were served
by Mrs. o. j. Lee and Mrs. Henry
Moss. s fsi 4.,s .
The annual election of officers OF
the league resulted in the choice OF
the following: President, Bert Lee;
vice president, Miss Mollie Nickel.
son; secretary, Miss Irene Hanson;
treasurer, Sigurd Hanson.
The program committee was also
named, consisting of Mafie Nelson,
Anna Lunde and Miss Monson.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
More Than Thirty Thousand Dollars
in Prizes Hung UP.

in Prizes Hung Up.
United Press Dispatch:1
From Saturdays DaiIv.
New York, November, 11.-More
than $4,000 in prizes. will be award
ed to winners in the thirty first an
nual show of the NationaI Horse
Show association, which will open
tonight in Madison Square Garden
continuing until next Friday night.
The prize list will contain 1853
classes for horses and ponies of al
most every type reared in the United
States.
Besides the usual classification
among them costly challenge cup
donated by /. J. R. Muurling, treas
urer of the United States Racing
association, for registered thorough
bred hunters. 1t is to be ridden for
by women over course of four foot
fence jumps. Another new trophy,
valued at $3.50, will be given by the
Smithtown Hunt club, Long Island,
for hunters, to be ridden for by rec
ognized hunt clubs over post and
rail fences, brush jumps and other
obstacles. A number of other awards
have been offered by prominent
horsemen.
More than 100 amateur horsemen
have accepted the invitation to join
New York promoters for the show,
and many of them will come from
distant sections of the country. Club
rooms have been set aside at the
garden for the entertainment of the
visitors, and horsewomen also will
be given a section of the huge build
ing for teas and receptions.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17

Lutherans of all the Lutheran
churches in the city united last night
in a reformation service, held in the
German Lutheran church, opening at
1880. The day was one of much mo-
ment to the people of this faith, being
the birthday of Martin Luther, one
ttime monk, who separated from the
Catholic church, and whose most his
torical act in the annals of the Luth-
eran, church was to nail to the big
church door at Wittneburg, Germany
a parchment containing the ninty five
questions or thesis, which he had
compiled against his former religion.
At the services last night the large
German Lutheran church was filed
to capacity, it being estimated that
about 1,400 people were present. A
splendid musical program was en-
joyed. Herbert ]. Jenny, of Bethany
Ladies' college, who had general
charge of the music, played the OPEN
ing prelude "a the pipe organ, First
Movement from Sonata l" by Gull
mant. Mr.. Jenny is thorough artist,
and his rendition of the beautiful SON.
alta was particularly pleasing
The audience united in singing the
hymn, "When Rome Had ShrOuded
Earth in Night" by NJ 10y, after
which Rev. A. F.. Winter, the pastor,
led in prayer. The young people of
the four Lutheran churches and stu
dents of Bethany college specially
trained and organized into large
festival chorus of about 100 voices for
this occasion, and united in singing
the anthem, 80, Give Thanks Unto
the Lord" by Sydenham, Mr.. Jenny
acted as conductor of the chorus, and
Mr.. Hugo Frey was organist. The
audience then united in singing the
hymn composed by Gustavus Adolph-
us, king of Sweden, "Be Not Dis
mayed, Thou Little Flock" Prof. %.
e. Brandt delivered the reformation
sermon, and spoke in glowing terms
of the life of Martin Luther and the
reformation which resulted in the
Lutheran church. He reviewed the
life of Martin Luther, telling of his
work and trials, and of the marriage
of this former monk to former nun.
Professor Brandt selected as his
text Acts 1851, in which Paul and
Silas, upon being asked by the jailer,
at Phillip what was necessary in Or
der to be saved, replied, Believe on
the Lord Jesus Christ and thou shalt
be saved and thy house."
The speaker called attention to the
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
Vernon Center
From Monday,s paiiy.

From Mondays Daily.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alverz Frances are
getting settled on the w. H. Griffith
farm, two and half miles southeast
of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Axel Halverson and
Master Harold took the four O'Clock
train Thursday afternoona the for
mer for Rochester to visit the Mayo
clinic and the latter to Owatonna to
remain over Sunday with Mrs. Sni-
der and daughter.
T. d. Hays is serving on the grand
jury in Mankato this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Mead of Amboy
and Mr.. and Mrs. Gardie Mead OF
this place visited this week at the
home of Ed. Meixell in Ceresco.
Harry Thompson of Mankato was
a business visitor here this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Bafford, who
recently moved from Vernon Center
on to farm near Good Thunder,had
their home frightened Wednesday
morning by. the arrival of a nine
pound baby girl.
L. L. Champlin was in town Thurs
day afternoon driving up in his car,
bringing his parents home after be-
ing in Mankato since the previous
Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. o. J. Randall returned today
from Pleasant Prairie, where she
has been visiting for a week with
her son, Fred, and. family.
Mrs. Jamison Of st. James is Wis
iting with Mrs. Fred Lowell and 9TH
er friends in this village.
Mrs. A. c. Wilbur spent Thursday
forenoon between trains in Mankato
Miss Sylvia Dorweiller is attending
the Catholic college in Mankato.
All party lines were obliterated and
brotherly love abounded when news
was received that the West had elect
ed president and huge bonfire,
with all the accessories will proclaim
the victory.
The ladies of the Baptist Aid So
ciety met with Mrs. Eastman yes
terday afternoon. A good number
was in attendance and after a short
business meeting, they repaired to
the church, where the remainder of
the afternoon was spent in tying
comforters for Miss Biggs, a bride of
the near future.
Mrs. Agnes Spence is the new
night operator at Central
Worlds Temperance, SUNDAY Mill
be observed by a union service in
the Methodist church next Sunday
evening. The w. C. T. U. will have
the meeting in charge and the pro-
gram will be a song service entitled,
"The Saving of Daddy" Everybody
will receive most cordial welcome.
Come and bring your pocketbooks
along, as the collection of the even
ing will be given to the union.
A. G. Gray departed Wednesday
afternoon for Wakefield, Kansas, in
response to telegram saying that
his brother, Frank, was very low
and could not last but a short time.
Vernon people will regret to hear
this as Mr.. Gray visited here several
years ago and is well known to
many, who remember him as an ex-
emplary young man who made
friends.
Intimate friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Bates are the recipients of
dainty little cards announcing the
arrival of little daughter, which
they have given the pretty name of
Bonnie Berneita Bates
Mrs. Kate Johnston of st. James
is in Rochester this week to consult
the Mayos in regard to her health,
which has not been very good for the
past two months.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
Mapleton
Erom MONDAYS paIIv

The Choral club is fully organized and
comprises the best local talent such as
Mrs. HI. Troendle, Misses Gilmore Deitz
Spaulding. Mesdames Bussee and Schwie. :
zer, MeSsps. Fetterrnan, Berry, Borchert
and many others. 1t is the outgroWth of
the large chorus which delighted the peo-
pie at the commencement exercises last
spring Mrs. Lewis Borchert has been
A. j. Rice as director it's success is as
sured. 1t may be heard at the Burns eel
ebration if stage accommodations will
permit. 1t is little early to say just
what the other numbers will be except
for the Sinclairs Of Minneapolis who
dress in costume and play the pipes and
dance
Secretary Tayor has been in cores
pondence with humber of lecturers and
as soon as arrangements are fully made
for the great event they will be made
public.
Dr. Bomberger was unforutnata
enough the first of the week to get his
thumb nail taken off by getting it
caught in his operating chair. Mrs.
office these days. He has had number
of out of town patients for treatment.
Mrs. D. Hammet and Mrs. GirVin Of
Mankato were in town short time
E. c: Willis Of Alpha visited reratives
here Thursday
Richard Ohm of Summit, S. D.. and
Postmaster Herman Ohm and wife of
II
sister, Miss Mary Ohm on Tuesday.
Miss Fannie Mann has returned from
an extended visit in Southern Minnesota
and Iowa.
Mrs G. r. Bradley of Mankato was
in town between trains Thursday
L. Troendle received his car load of
potatoes from Washington and opened it
Thursday morning. They were all sold
although potatoes have gone up consid-
cradle since the orders were taken. You
can rely. on Troentie. He always keeps
Two more Mapleton high school grad
yates are taking the Commercial course
in Mankato. They are Earl O'Brier~ and
Lawrence Cornell. son of Judd Cornell.
visit with his mother to points in Ohio.
MIR. and Mrs. Boxberger go to Man
kato today on account of the hearing
quiet good neighbor and it is regretted
that anyone should make trouble for
him.
ebratfon next Tuesday evening when
they meet at the l. o. o. F. hall. They
will have some presents to give out and
wish to make arrangements to attend
the big doings in Mankato on November
goth
The Congregational, ladies win serve a
three course dinner. at the. church par
lors Thursday, November 16: The menu
will be furnished later. This will en-
able anyone from the country to take
their supper here before attending the
Ben A. ,vardman lecture in the opera
house under the auspices of the Com
mercaI club.
Mapleton will be represented in the
north woods by Fred 'Rathstock, who has
already gone to Beltratni to visit his
brother, before the season opens.
The high school girls, basketball team
went to Winnebago Friday 10 play the
Parker college team.
Mrs. Hohenstein of Vernon Center was
in. town one day this week.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
COUNTED THE BORDER VOTE
Fourteen For Wilson and Twelve
Hughes; One No Choice.
Erom MeScays Daily

Fourteen for Wilson, twelve for
Hughes and one ballot without a
presidential choice was the way in
which the national guardsmen OF
Blue Earth county in service at the
border cast their votes. The Blue
Earth county militiamen's votes we're
received at nine o'clock Saturday
evening by County Auditor Kennedy
from Secretary of State Schmahl.
They came by registered mail.
These votes will be added to the
totals, when the county canvassing
board meets Thursday morning, De-
cember T6, at nine o'clock. The coun-
ty auditor also has six votes, sent to
him by mail, by registered voters of
this county, who were obliged to be
away from Mankato on election day.
With the votes of the national
guardsmen added to the other votes of
Blue Earth county, already tabulated,
this county gives Hughes 1858 votes
and Wilson 2,191.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17

only an increase in the population of
the registration area as it existed in
1913, but an increase in the extent of
the area itself. The rate per 100000 pop
ulation for accidental deaths fell from
S5.3 in 1913 to 7S.5 in 1914 and to 1853
in 1915. There has been very con-
siderable reduction in fatalities due to
accidents. and the increase in those re-
sulting from automobile accidents has
not been as rapid as the increase in the
number of machines in use. .,
injuries totaled 6,652 in the registration
area in 1915 or 80 per 100000. This
number includes fatalities resulting from
collisions between railway trains and
vehicles at grade crossings. This death
rate is the lowest on record and shows
marked decline during the past ten
years
dents and injuries numbered 1855 or 2.3
per 100000 This rate, like that for rail-
way fatalities, is the lowest on record
and shows material falling off during
Automobile accidents and injuries
caused 5,97S deaths in 1915, or So per
100, 600. There has been an increase in
this rate from year to year. but, as al
ready mentioned the increase has not
machines in use.
The number of deaths from mine acci-
dents and injuries in the registration
area in 1915 was 2.o09, corresponding to
a rate of per 100000. This rate shows
a material decline as compared with the
corresponding figure for 1913, SO, and
very great decline as compared with that
for 1907, AS, which is the highest on
record.
Deaths caused by machinery accidents
in 1915 numbered 1887. or 1.9 per 1O0,-
000 This rate also shows marked de-
cline during recent years. the correspond
ing figures for 1913 and 1914 being "a
and 2, respectively. The highest record
ed rate from this cause is 20 gor 1907.
Suicides.
The number of suicides reported for
1915 was 11,216, or 1877 per 100000 pop
ulation. The suicile rate has not varied
very greatly during the past ten years.
Deaths Caused BY Firearms.
The census figures bring out the as
fact that during the year 1915
road accidents, more than five times as
many as street-car accidents, nearly as
many as railroad and street-car accidents
combined, and more than twice as many
as automobile accidents. The total num-
ber of deaths due to the use of firearms
to rate of 11y9 per 100,-
900. OF these deaths, 3,60S were suicides,
Z. .SS5 were homicideS, and 1,501 We're ac-
cidental (includng those concerning
which the status as to suicide. homicide,
or accident was in doubt. The suicidal
t oyear since 1918; the frequency of ac-
cidental deaths due to their use shows
q slight decline during recent years and
the homicidal use of firearms shows a
decline as compared with 1913 and 1914
but an increase as compared kith 1910,
homicides by firearms for the years
prior to 1910 are available. \
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
MISS VIRGINIA LiNDHOlM
WAS HOSTESS LAST NIGHT.

Miss Virginia Lindholm Of AL
Willard street was hostess last even
ing at a prettily arranged card party,
the guests being twelve of her class
mates at school, The decorations were
carried out in THANKSGIVING Day ef-
feet, with pumpkins and turkeys CIV
ing a cheerful holiday appearance to
the rooms. The table centerpiece was
a beautiful bouquet Of lavender
chrysanthemums. Five Hundred was
played at three tables, the head prize
being won by Miss Helen Bierbauer,
and the foot prize by Miss Esther
Tuberg. Following the games social
hour was enjoyed and dainty refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
from Mondays DaJIy.

The Misses Alta Nyquist, Rae Nc
Lear and Luella Westeress of RO-
chester are visiting friends in Man.
kato.
Mr.. and Mrs Dan vegt and Mr.. and
Mrs. Sam Killing of Moundridge, Kansas.
are visiting relatives in the. city.
Miss Naomi Harris, who teaches school
at New Richland, was in the city between
trains today, while enroute to- Cambria
to spend Sunday at her home.
Fred Sontag Of Fulda is spending the
weekend with Mankato fricnSs.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Weidert of. Adrian
are spending few days with friends in
the city. Mr.. Weiderts father is at one
of the local hospitals receiving medical
treatment, and Mr. and Mrs. Weidert will
remain in Mankato until he is pronounced
out of danger.
Charles Railie of Minneapolis, secretary
of the Mankato Fruit company, was in
the city on business today.
7. F. Graham president of the Redpath-
Vawter Chautauoua system, was in Man
katO. He, stated that his people We're
making arrangements to hold a chautau-
Qua here next year and that before long
the program would be announced. The
list of attractions includes the best OBJ
tainable. Kyrl's band will be here again
next summer Mr.. Graham sal dthat; the
Redpath Vawter system appreciated the
large patronage given it by the people of
Mankato and vicinity.
DR.. J. H. James returned home last night
from a trip to Wrothington, where he at
tended the meeting of the Southwestern
Minnesota Medical society last Thursday,
and day spent in st. Paul, where he
attended a meeting of the Minnesota Aca-
deny of optfmologists. The general topic
for discussion at the ST. Paul meeting
was the pollen treatment for hay fever.
Mrs. S. H. Grannis, who is at Eof
the local hospitals recovering from re-
cent serious surgical operation. was re-
ported today as doing very nicely con-
sidering the serious nature of her illness.
Fer many friends will be pleased to learn
of the Improvement in her condition.
Mrs George Wagen went to Watertown
on visit yesterday.
Miss Helen Wager, Miss Elsie Martin
and Miss Catherinef Flessner, all nurses
of the state insane hospital at. st. Peter,
passed through Mankato today on their
way to Los Angeles, CAL, where they
will take postgraduate work in general
nursing. at the city and county hospital
Byran g Barker: who has been en-
department, left today for Marshall,
Mimi, where he will assist his father.
who recently purchased The Lyon
Edward Davis of Lake Crystal trans
acted business in the city today.
Thomas Schatz of Amboy was a busi-
ness caller in the city today
ii. Gerlach has returned from a busi-
ness trip to- Heron Lake. - : :.
John T. Leonard of ST Pan, rerra-
senting the Belt Line Brick COMPANY
was IN the city on business. yesterday.
DR.. c. N. Weyer spent Yesterday On
business IN the twin Cities
MISS Susan Lauterbach of Redwood
rams IS spending the weekend in the
city, the guest of her sister, Agnes I.aut.
erpach, VINO attend the normal here.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
cARNATIoN CLUB WAS
Observation-Disclosures.

Mrs. Adolph Mueller entertained
the members of the Carnation club
and their husbands at "a card party
last evening. It was one of the most
largely attended affairs the club has
enjoyed for sometime, there being
about forty guests. Cards were, played
at seven tables and head, prizes were
won by Miss. Mae Davies and Fred
Rosenau. An excellent program of
music was furnished by Miss Naomi
Bates and E. Treanor. Refreshments
were served. the hostessI,i being as
sisted by Mrs. w. E. McCollum, Mrs.
R. ]. Powers, c. Mrs. r. M. Conklin
and Mrs. F.. j. Hennessey.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
NARROWLY ESCAPED INJURY
Three Persons in an Auto Came Near
Eeino Run Into

Three persons were quite severely
injured last Friday when the Ford
car driven by H. E. Woodling, a young
man of Elm Creek, was struck by a
Minneapolis and st. Louis passenger
train about five miles south of Mont
Grey. The occupants were thrown
from the car Miss Adeline Nordhaus
en- of Elm Greek township had both
ankles sprained, and her right arm
and left thum were broken. Mrs. B.
H. Geary of Sac City, Iowa, had her
head badly cut and her back was bad
ly wrenched, and Mr.. Woodling was
badly cut and bruised. At the place
where the accident happened there is
particularly dangerous spot in the
road, cuts and curves completely hid
ing a train approaching from either
direction.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
BAZAAR LAST EVENING
WAS WELL ATTENDED,.

Last evening well attended bazaar
was held in the Congregational
church in Belgrade, and the affair
proved decided success. Among
Belgrade to attend the bazaar were
Mr.. and Mrs. N. D. Rist, Mr. and
Mrs. J. L. Keene, and Mr.. and Mrs.
L. H. Keene..
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
Two Discharges Announced.

Discharges of Captain Donald F.
Mckenzie of Mankato, Company H,
Second. infantry, and Lieutenant
James E. Slack of Minneapolis, Com
pany A, First infantry, from service in
the Minnesota troops on the Mexi-
can border were announced yester-
day by Adjutant General Fred B.
Wood. The orders received late yes
terday were effective November z.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
HANDSOME DINNER PARTY FOR
MRS. j. n, BAKER.


Mrs. Emma Parker of 108 Parsons
street entertained at her home last
evening at handsomely appointed
dinner party, in honor of the birth
day anniversary of Mrs. J. HI. Baker.
The guests included Mrs. Baker and
small company Of intimate friends.
Sweet peas and foliage formed a
dainty color scheme for the, decora-
tions, and the table was softly illu-
mined. with pink shaded candles. At
six o'clock an elegant course. dinner
was served, feature of the menu
being large Birthday cake, on
which glowed lighted candles. The
affair proved very pleasant one,
and the guests united in congratula-
tions to Mrs. Baker and wished her
many happy returns of the day.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
CHARGED WITH PERJURY
Eugene Coy Was Brought Into the
District Court Todav

O'Set 'Se OONfI fVudys
Eugene Coy, indicted on the charge
of perjury, was arraigned today in the
district court. He also will plead on
November Is at two o'clock. The
amount of his bail was fixed in the
sum of $1,000. Coy is charged with
having sworn falsely in a recent law
suit on trial. between him and Samuel
and Glen Dixon, proprietors of the
Saulpaugh hotel.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
INTERESTING PROGRAM BY
YOUNG PEOPIES' SOCIETY,

The Young Peoples Society of the
Belgrade Swedish Lutheran congregation
were pleasantly entertained last evening
by Messrs. August and William Peterson
at their farm home.- There was large
attendance, and an interesting program
was rendered Rev. o. J. Arthur, pas
tor of the Swedish Lutheran church of
this city gave a talk to the young peo-
pie, and music added to the pleasure of
the evening. Nice refreshments were
served at the close of the meeting.
Among those from this city who attend
ed were Rev. Arthur, Mr.. and Mrs. B.
S. Boman. and DR.. and Mrs. A. j. Went
worth.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
MEMBERS OF THE HILL TOP
CLUB ENTERTAINED.

Mrs. Frank Draper entertained the
members of the Hill Top club at her
home this afternoon. There, was a
large attendance of members, and
| after a social afternoon dainty
lunch was served by the hostess.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
SEWING CLUB ENTERTAINED
BY MISS MINNIE, DETHlOFE.

Miss Minnie Dethloff was hostess
last evening to the young ladies of
the Sewing club, the meeting being
held at her home on North Fourth
street There was good attendance
of members. and the time was spent
socially with sewing. At the close o.
the meeting a dainty lunch was
served by the hostess. ...,s
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
FORMER MANKATO GIRL
WILL MARRY IN BRAINERD.

Miss Cora NJ. Barker, formerly Of
Mankato will be married at the home
of her parents in Brainerd, Mime
sofa, this evening. Miss Barker at
tended school in this city, and for a
couple of years past has been teach
ing school in Brainerd. After her
marriage she will make her home in
Chicago, where her fiance is en-
ployed.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
VOTES OF TRAVELLING MEN
They Prevented Winona. Count,

They Prevented Winona. County
From Going to C.. E. Hughes.
Winona, Mimi, November IL
Votes of three travelling statesmen
prevented Winona county from go
ing republican for the first. time.
The total vote of the forty precincts
in the county first announced gave
Hughes a two-vote lead. Ballots of
travelling statesmen were later in
cluded One was for Hughes and
the other three for Wilson.
The Mankato free press., 1916-11-17
CASES WERE DISMISSED
Boxberger and Nelson Freed of the
Charges That Were Preferred.
From MondaNyS Dsux

From Mondays Daily.
Eugene Boxberger, gardner of Ma
pleton, who was arrested a few days
ago on the charge of shooting three
hogs, that belonged to his neighbor,
was to have his hearing this after
noon in the municipal court, but the
case was dismissed and Boxberger
was discharged.
Lester Nelson, the young man who
threw a brick to defend himself the
other. night when among a crowd in
an alley, according to his own story,
and was afterward arrested on the
charge of assault in the second de-
gree, one man having been severely
injured by the brick, also was 20
have had his hearing this afternoon
and was dismissed. Both cases were
dismissed on the motion of County
Attorney Schmitt.