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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
Tells Leaders to Bar Making of
Whisky and Gin, But Leave
Wines and Beer
to Him.
WANTS FOOD BILL RUSHED
Amendments Making Changes
Suggested by Executive Will
Be Accepted, Ending the
Struggle, It Is Believed.

Washington, d. c., June 30
President Wilson'S interposition on
the prohibition question a prac-
tically settled what will be done on
the question in the food control bill.
Distilled spirits will be prohibited,
but congress will leave wines and
beer to the discretion of the presi-
dent. The president will not inter
fere with their manufacture at this
time.
Washinton, D. c., June 30.-Presi-
DEM Wilson stepped into the prohibit
tion fight over the food bill today, part
ly to i've the measure from a row be-
tween the contanding factions and
partly to get a law he believes The
country will approve.
The president told Senate leaders he
agreed with the proposal to stop manu-
facture of foodstuffs into whisky and
gin, but did not believe the brewing Of
beer and the manufacture of light
wines should be stopped now.
A provision to prohibit distilling and
to empower the president to stop brew
ing and wine making when he consid-
ers it necessary, he told Senate leaders
TO-DAY. he believed would satisfy pro-
hibitionists n also the country.
introduced later, with prospects of
adoption.
Senator Sheppard, a leading prohi-
bitionist n who prompted the com
mittee's proposal to stop manufacture
of both distilled spirits and beer, said
that if the president desired to have
authority to govern brewing and wine
making, he favored it and believed con-.
gress would aggree.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
,vERMiL,oN is FORTIFIED
FOR AN EXTENDED DROUGHT

Nermilfon, S. d.. June 2S.-Prepara-
tons for the long dry spell" which
will hit this state at $3.50 next Saturday
night by the arrival of nan cargoes
of the Juice that cheers. 1t is esti-
mated by those who claim to be eN-
perts in that line hat there is now
enough booze and beer hid away in
Vermilion to keep its indulgent inhabi-
tants i'll a state Of stew for many
months to come.
States Attorney Bauman states that
the bone dry law relatives to keeping
liquor for personal use will be rigidly
enforced and enjoins all drinkers to be-
ware.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
MILWAUKEE SURVEYORS
MAP BIG BEND REGION

Pierre, S. D., June 2s.-It is rumored
hat h Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
Paul Railway company has a force Of
engineers running lines in the Big Bend
country, several miles down the Mis-
souri, from this city. AS this is n Of
the potential power sites on the Mis-
souri river. 1t is possible that this com
pany is considering the possibilities of
Identification of a part of their prairie
lines as well as their mountain mes in
the west. One of the lines Of their
system runs within II miles of this To-
cation, and they have several branches
south and east of the Big Bend coun-
fry.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
fARMERSWllL BUILD
HUGE PACKING PLANT
Meet July 9 to Choose Location
for $1,OO0,o 900 Coopera-
tive Enterprise.

Aberdeen, S. D., June 3o.-The beard
Of directors of the Farmers Coopera-
tive Packing company. which will start
building operations somewhere IN
South Dakota this fall for the $1,000. 900
packing plant. will meet in this city
July 8, to decide definitely on the To-
cation of the plant. The company has
leased temporary offices here. All the
big towns of the state are showing
much interest In the proposed site. ac-
cording to Paui Haven. manager OF tho
company.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
iowa COAL Men TO.
CUT PRICES, REPORT
Ask Permission to Form Com
bine to Meet Federal
".. Demands.

Des Moines. a., June 30.-Iowa coat
operators will ask the state council of
defense to permit them to form a COM
bine whereby it will be possible to cut
down the cost of coal production and
delivery and be enabled TO meet re-
duced rates which the government will
ask. Iowa operators have been sum-
moned to Washington along with those,
Of other states west of the Mississippi,
for the purpose of arriving at a new
price that will be equitable to the on.
SumerS, H
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
FOOD PRICES STILL CLINE

rOOO TnINE0 SljlI CLIMB.
Washington, d. c., June 2g.-Retail
food prices in the United States ad-
vanced on an avera-e of S per cent
from April is to May Is. During the
year ending with May Is, they in
creased 80 per cent.
The biggest jump during the month
cent The increase in corr meal was
Is e cent; beans. II per cent; bread.
Is per cent and rice IL per cent.
Some of the months INCREASES are
given as follows: Beet. 3 to 4 per
cent; bacon, ham n lard, 8 10 10 pef
cent; hens. l per cent: salmon. 10 ner
cent: eggs, 3 per cent: cheese. ) per
cent; milk, 3 per cent: potatoes, 6 Der
cent; sugar. s per cent; coffee ana tea.
per cent
The greatest advances during the
gear was made by potatoes, which nd
vanced in price 149 per sent and In
flour, 122 rer cent.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
TOWN OF WlLMoT MENAcED
BY FLAMES; LOSS HEAVY

Wil,not, s. D., June S0.-Fire which
was discovered at 1 O'Clock in the
morning in the Eordquist store mere.
the flames having gained such Roadway
at that time tina the blaze was pour
ing from the windows of the building
and the efforts Of a hastily formed
bucket brigade were unavailing. Other
nearby buildings were saved with diff
ficulty. The loss amounts to several
thousand dollars, partly covered by in
surance. The fire has revived a move
ment to incorporate the village OF Will
mot and provide for fire protection.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
BARBER SHOP DIscoRp eLAmEn.

BARBER SHOP DlSCoRD bLAMEn.
Chicago, June 79.-Refusi Of non
union barber shops to close at night
was said by Chief Of Police Schuottier
to have been the cause back 81 q dyna-
mite explosion that shook the loop dis
trict last night. OF tore the 'front.' nut
of several stores adjoining a barber
shop on North Dearborn street, but did
net injure any OF the occupants OF the
buildings.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
OLD PRIVATE BANK
CLOSED; ASKS GUARD
Graham & Sons, Carrying
Heavy Deposits Call on
Police for Safety.

Chicago, June 30.-Doors of the old
private banking firm of Graham &
Sons, which has heavy deposits. were
closed this afternoon. A police guard
was requested.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
BIG BURST sAWMiLL AT
BAkERvtL.E DESTROYED

Custer, S. D., June 30.-A fire of I'M
known origin completely destroyed the
burst sawrnill at Baskerville, Custer
county. causing a loss estimated at
$4,000. No one was in the mill at the
time and when the flames were dis
covered they were beyond control. A
large stock of timber near the mill was
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05

A mechanical. scruhbing machine
which carries brushes. soap powder ana
water is a novelty AMONG electrical de
viees. y Also n suction pump which
scrlbbinE u done, and the machine +
antd to leave the floor immaealate.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
BRYANT GIRL ACCIDENTALLY
SHOT; LIMBS PARALYZED

Bryant, S. D., June 2S-Miss Haze
Sorenson, daughter Of MIR. and Mrs.
John Sorenson. living on a farm near
Bryant, was accidentally shot and Sc
riousl3 wounded while herself and a
number OF other young people were
bidding goodbye to two young men who
e esgoing hunting. The 2s-cnliber rifle
carried by Of the young men in
some manner was discharged. the bull
ct entering the back OF her neck, eaus-
ing paralysis OF the arms and limbs.
She was rushed to q hospital, where
she was operated on N the effort to
snve her life.
Will TEST DAIRY HERDS
FOR TuDERCuLAR TROUBLE
Mitchell. S. D., June 16-Inspection OF
dairy cattle for the existence OF tuber-
cular infection will beatn here before
July 4. conducted by an expert hired
by the state.
The examination. which will require
several hours for each animal, will be
performed in q central pavilion 50 as
to facilitate the work. Temperatures.
i've or six In number, will be aiken at
two hour periods. Examination OF all
cattle Will be free Of charge to the
owner. and certificates Of health will be
given 70 those whcse stock II rot IN
sfsttad
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
SHORTAGE OF FARM HELP
FELT IN SOUTH DAKOTA

Pierre, S. D., June 29.-The immigra-
ton department finds hat there is just
now a scarcity of help for farm labor,
but it is expected the situation will i'm
prove as the harvest hands come in
from states farther south. where har-
vest occurs earlier than in South Dallo-
ia. Crop situation in this vicinity is
considered above fair--the corn M po-
tato and bean acreage have all been
very largely increased over last year,
and are all now in excellent condition,
and with a favorable season the re-
mainder Of the summer will give d
%splendidly increased product from cen
trail South Dakota. Just enough rain
ha fallen so far for good crops here.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05

II further evidence were needed that
demand for indemnities Is among
aGernaaay's undisclosed peace terms. Il
s1s given In. the statement Of the Saxon
minister ofsfinance, that In view Of the
tact that q was forced upon Ger
many II salas q claim before God and
onstlte ground sof j~usticessfor indenni-
ties; that should be the reparAkion
which President Wilson had declared
i the right OF the victor" Germans.
Gts~refore, need not feel. that in lending
money u the government they were
making sacrifices, because the costs Of
the war would have TO be borne by the
In this matter Of war indemni-
ties somebody la being very badly de-
ceived; 1t Is for the United Statesb to
make u that the German govern
lnent cannot carry out lite threats Of
bvfgnndage.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
THREE TONS or ALFALFA
PER ACRE FIRST YIELD

Chamberlain. S. d., June Blower
one inch OF rain fell over this section
last evening. Farmers have the last
cultivation of corn completed and this
crop, although backward for this time
of year. is in splendid condition. An
small grain and grass is immense. The
first cutting OF alfalfa is generally COM
tons per acre of this o
KIMRALL-The four S-inch wells are
pouring a steady stream into Red axe
which now covers about $40 acres. This
lake As stocked with 5000 bulllleads. HOO
bass and 5000 bluegills. There are five
miles of shore line with wild celery and
four miles with wild rice and 1900 trees
have been set out around the lake. In
time this lake win be 4 fine hunting and
fishing resort.
BROOKIAGs-More n q 80 farm boys
from niRs eoAAties are attending he
state eulsess boys' camp this week. Forty
boys 1son LlDAAs,And4 Hughes counties
made ~ eAeAr6stTip on horSeback. ar-
yivtAS nA1g4fy amer midnight Tuesday.
TAt1y-slz 0tanlsy county y~ounssters
COLUNNA-DsriHg the recent high
Wtaa hA Ds4OsM. oS this place. narrowly
e0cApeA As4pnD iMtury when the win
1Au0e0 0lD-to@t pole 70 break when he
was nsshlIS Gl4np8 tho wires at .the top
u \. A. tAeiESSiehFAN ; I hia fall two ribs
800 hsshsa4n1 Soibe lad bfHisss sus-
tA1Do1.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES compiled and
giveM Sut ~ Aasessor Elmer Wight SHOW
tbs aA6ssasdvaluation Of real property
wftAans ths Incorporated city Of yersnillon
80 = = 41,s1Agee. This is j substantial In
ereaas oysr 40 previous assessment.
oNlDA-A number OF tho boys of this
svisinltysAASs ssfscted the ~orEsnisation Of
= Boy scouts patrol and viii at once take
ND III ef drilling. b members
$50 Nm I'd ~ far a. possib,e In work
Tor theslsneSit % the men II the front
AHzing theSwarH With Gerrnany.
ABNHDNElg-BvaWn county with: !
stc&AAss6k r. I'D b countses 81 the state
tngskhesdWISumeese Il epllstmentR. according
Q5p0El, ~ II AImys fig-
g &lA64 ~ M lo6alaNscrnltinS sta-
To- olnf5NhAa ceuntys No fur.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
FIND PUMPKIN SEEDS
BURIED MANY YEARS

Pierre, s.. D.. June 3O.-A number of
feet, between -four and eight, below the
present surface. G. T.. DeLand Of Pierre,
found pumpkin seeds in good condition,
these being found in what was an old
Indian camp. at least 100 years old.
Ashes ound nearby, nov in quite a
hard lump, indicated the position of the
fireplace, and ever a piece of the pump
kin rind was found. 1t is remarkable
how well the specimens have kept, be-
meath the ground in the long years.
The earth now covering the place u
simply wind blown soil, which in the
years gone by has covered the place
quite completely. to the varying depths
named. Other old Indian homes have
been found similar to this, OF the very
earliest Indians. who were agriculture
lists and not warriors like the later
Sioux.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
-FOUR HURT IN MOTOR
CRASH, ONE SERIOUSLY

Sioux Falls. S. D., June 30.-James
watkins. q prominent local real estate
man and one Of the wealthy men OF
this section. injured in an automobile,
accident, remains in a serious condi-
ton. He was making a trip with land
seekers near the city when his automo-
bile. driven by himself, struck an OBJ
sstruction and turned over twice. James
Pratt. OF Kingsley, In, N Of the men[
In the car, also was badly hurt, and it
SIS feared he was injured Internally.
~. ". Reeves and M j. Shea, h other
men in the car, were bruised somewhat.
but escaped serious INJURY.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
EGG SHAMPOO TABOO IN
INTEREST OF ECONOMY

yermilion, s. D., June 30.--In order
to do their 'bit" toward conserving the
nations war food supply the local
BARRIERS have agreed to put a ban on
egg shampoos. During the university
semester there are generally about 800
male students, and 1t is estimated that
about half OF them get an g sham
poo at least once a week. with the re-,
suit that anywhere from 10 to rs dozen
eggs are used for this purpose. With
eggs at Is cents a dozen and carce
at that, the BARRIERS have decided to
dispense with this useless luxury,
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
ST. PAUL MAN BUYING
BIG STRING OF BANKS

Bison, S. D., June 3O.-Gordon c.
Smith. president of the Livestock Sc
curity company, of st. Paul, is invest
ing heavily in banks in this section OF
South Dakota. He recently established
Q bank, called the Stockmen's State
bank, at Faith. and purchased the bank
at Thunderhawk, an he has now pur-
chase the Bison State bank at this
place. The institution was established
In 1900, by j. j. Barbour and c. e. OIL
stad, OF Madison. S. d., and John Ber-
dahl of Bison. Since Barbour's death
In 1903, John Berdahl has been the
principal owner and manager of the
bank.
It is stated that Mr.. Smith contem-
plates securing control of a number OF
more banks in western South Dakota,
devoting special attention to this line
of bnsir sss.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
BOOZE D + | LEAKS EXIST
On NEBRASKA BORDER
Tons Of Liquor Conveyed Across
River in Vicinity Of
Yankton.

Yankton. s. d, June 30-Sinee NebfaS-
fKa went dry the liquor curse has been
Q and more evident in Yankton.
The e increasing invasion Of DRINKS
has 9rown more and nor noticeable.
III g cause for remark that Nebraska
Officials have neglected this territory.
AZ upssand down the river, there are
constant reports Of an immense traffic
IN liquor, which is being shipped to Ne
braska, quietly, by skiffs. 1t is claimed
seven tons of booze went across the
Missouri one night, piece meal, by
skiff, being hauled by q powerful motor
truck. A few arrests have been made
but Nebraska has a big leak OF its
northern border, which it will be well
to look after. 1t Is claimed Yankton
stock and by July 1. when the drouth
stock and by July l.. when the drought
left. Locally there is a general stock
ing up OF booze individually.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05

Hnbstitute Tor hre clay, patented IL
sEIangs employs blue pottery clay, ]
s1A1gt; cotanlon salt " part; coal nshes
gxQund together ana are then mixed
Nfth@Wntertoth required consistency
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05

ainS haas3ust hal lts smallest
ENrAzlds Army encaMpmentsof about 100
0Sterayla.SSsssEhj d0es not mean, any
StASs#pA6tSs pfa fhQge@Who IN 1ht In tho
snntnnaf I'M, butssrepreeentSt ke tncroas-
al a1hat kln.Ss haa been tAking.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
TWO MEN ARE HELD ON
CATTLE RuSTllNG CHARGE

Carlock. S. d. June 29.-As the re-
suit of their preliminary hearing. Noble
Lunderman and Sammy, Miller have
been held forA trial in the Gregory
county circuit court on the charge OF
cattle rushing" They are alleged to
have been implicated in the theft OF
cattle from "A. Zorba, a homesteader.
and the killing of a heifer. the meat oe
which was divided up among several
persons living in the vicinity of the cat
tie raid. After the rustlers had operated
blood hounds were taken to the scend
a It Wac largely OH the work Of the
hounds that the two men we're ar
rested.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05

Hlron, s.. d. June 30.-Horace ID.
Wager, up in circuit court mere, was
found guilty Of rape by the jury yes
terday. The young m involved is
Miss Jeanette Branston, of Grant
township, Beadle county The case has
been occupying the circuit court for
several days. Wager will receive his
sentence from Judge A. q. Taylor late
today.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-07-05
TWO DAkoTANs CONVICTED
ON CHARGES OF ASSAULT

Bison, S. D., Juns 3O.-,The jury In
state circuit court in the case of Will
liam "Bub" Wilson, on trial on a
charge OF criminally assaulting Nellie
Rogers, a girl under Is years of age,
found Wilson guilty and he was sem
fenced to three years in the state peni-
Tertiary. Wilson'S parents were placed
on the stand by the defense to show
that their son had not been away from
the Wilson ranch during the month of
May, 1915, when the assault was alleged
to have taken place, and the young man
himself denied every charge made by
the girl, but Nellie Rogers swore that
Wilson me- her on the prairie OF her
way home from school, when the crime
was committed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-02-23
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF TIME
OF REDEMPTION.
OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR,
c,a,.-a4., oe Dina u h Stato of Lin

OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR,
County of Blue Earth, State of Min
nesota.-ss. .sI- 3m
To Bertha A. Graf: .Juead
Cd You are hereby notified that the
following piece or parcel of land stu
ated in the County of Blue Earth,
State of Minnesota, and known, and
described as follows, to7Wit;7 Lots 6,
Z and 8, Block, Z, Germania Park Ad-
dition to Mankato is now assessed in
your name.
10 That one the 10th day of May,
1909, at a sale Of land pursuant to the
real estate tax Judgment duly given
and made in and by the District Court
in said County of Blue Earth on the
22nd day of March, 1909, in proceed
ings to enforce the payment of taxes
delinquent upon real estate for the
year 1907, for said County of Blue
Earth the above described piece OF
parcel of land was offered for sale,
and no one bidding upon said offer,
said piece or parcel, was bid in for
the State of Minnesota for the sum
of ($3.64), Three and 64-100 Dollars.
(3) That thereafter, and on the
18th day Of August, 1916, the said
piece or parcel not then having been
redeemed from said sale was sold anf
conveyed at public sale by the County
Auditor of said County pursuant to
the order and direction of the State
Auditor of Minnesota, and pursuant to
the statute, to an actual purchaser
for the sum of Thirteen Dollars and
Ninety cents. .......
az That the amount required to
redeem said piece or parcel of land
from said sale exclusive of the costs
to accrue upon this notice, is the sum
of ($139O), Thirteen Dollars and
Ninety cents, and interest at the rate
of IL per cent per annum on ($1S.9O),
Thirteen Dollars and Ninety cents,
from said 14th day of August. 1915, tt
the day such redemption is made.
60 That the tax certificate of sale
issued to said purchaser has been
presented to me by the holder there
of, and this notice requested.
CO. That the time for the redemp-
ton of said piece or parcel of land
from said tax sale will expire (6O}
sixty days after the service of thi'
notice, and the filing of proof of sue
service in my office.
Witness my hand and official sea-
this 30th day of Dec, 1916.
C. L. KENNEDY,
Auditor Blue Earth County, Minnesota
(Official Seal)
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-02-23
NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF TIME
( , OF REDEMPTION.

OFFICER OF COUNTY AUDITOR
County of Blue Earth, State of Min
J nesota.-ss.
To Paulina l.. Ewert:
ID You are hereby notified that
the following piece or parcel of land
situated in the County of Blue Earth,
State of Minnesota, and known and
described as follows, to-wit: Lot II,
Block 2, Gernlania Park Addition to
Mankato is now assessed in your
name
CD That on the 18th day of May,
1912, at a sale of land pursuant to the
real estate tax judgment duly given
and made in and by the District Court
in said County of Blue Earth on the
26th day of March, 1912, in proceed
ings to enforce the payment of taxes
delinquent upon real estate for the
year 1910, for said County of Blue
Earth the above described piece or
parcel of land was offered for sale,
and no one bidding upon said offer,
said piece or parcel, was bid in for
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-02-23
CITATION FOR HEARING ON Pc
TiTION FOR ADMINISTRATION.

State Of Minnesota, County of Blue
Earth, in Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Eu-
gene Vandenberghe, Decedent
The State Of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the granting of ad-
ministration of the estate of said
decedent: The petition of E. P.
Kelly, having been filed in this
Court, representing that Eugene
Vandenberghe, then a resident of the
County of Blue Earth, State of Min
nesota, died intestate on the 1Sh day
of December, 1916, and praying that
Letters of Administration of his es-
tate be granted to Desire Depuydt:
And the Court having fixed the time
and place for hearing said petition:
THEREFORE,, YOU, AND EACH OF
YOU, are hereby cited and required
to show cause, if any you have, be-
fore this Court, at the Probate Court
Rooms in the Court House, in the
City of Mankato, in the County of
Blue Earth, State of Minnesota, on
the 18th day of March, 1917 at ten
o'clock A. M, why said petition
should not be granted. ..
Witness, The Judge of said Court,
and the Seal of said Court, this 18th
day Of February, 1917.
.......s. f.. -.-- EVAN HUGHES, ,
probate Court Seal.) Probate Judge.
H. L. & j. w. Schmitt, ~
Attorneys for petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-02-23
F:om Saturdays Daily.
Mr.. AND MRS. C. n. JOHNSON
CELEBRATED WEDDING


Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Johnson of De-
coria celebrated their twenty-f fifth
wedding anniversary by entertaining a
few relatives and friends at their
home. Rev. Arthur of Mankato gave a
very appropriate talk to the couple
on the past twenty-five years which
they have been united. A very delight
full three course wedding dinner was
served. The dining room was prettily
decorated in yellow and green. The
center piece was a beautiful wedding
cake. Mr.. and Mrs Johnson were mar
ried in Mankato twenty-five years ago
on the sixteenth of February and
started farming on the farm on which
they are now living. They started with
little or no capital and it has only
energy that they have gained as much
as they have of the worlds goods.
Four children have been born to this
union, three of which are now living
and were present at the anniversary.
Mrs. Wentworth sang a few selec-
tions appropriate to the occasion.
Besides Mrs. Wentworth there were
Rev. and Mrs. o. ]. Arthur and fam
lily and Mr.. and Mrs Andrew Rud-
berg, all Of Mankato. Those from
Decoria were Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
Pierson, Mrs. S. A. Peterson and
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Frederickson.
Mrs. Frederickson is a daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson. Beside the
daughter there are the sons, Jonas
and Ernest, who reside at home with
their parents.