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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-08

dered, that said petition be heard, and
that all persons interested in said
matter be and appear before this
court on the 10Th day of June, 1917, at
ten o'clock a. M, at the Probate Court
Rooms in the Court House, at Man.
kato in said County, and then and
there, or as soon thereafter as said
matter can be heard, show cause, If
any they have, why said petition should
not be granted; and that this citation
be served by the publication thereof
in The Mankato Free Press according
to law.
Witness the Honorable, Evan
Hughes, judge of said court. and the
seal of said court, this 18th day Of May,
1917.
(Court Seal) EVAN HUGHES,
Judge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-08
Welded THIS AFTERNOON.

+ Arrangements were made for the
marriage of two young people OF
Mankato township, who were raised
in this neighborhood, and have many
friends both inside and out of the
city, Frederick Adolph Seltenreich
and Sarah Marie Hoffman, at the
Emmanuel Lutheran church this aft
ernoon at 1870 o'clock by Rev. A. F.
Winter Those chosen for witnesses
were John Selber and Jennie Hoff-
man, the latter sister of the bride.
The program included a wedding re-
ception, after the marriage, at the
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Hoffman. The young
couple will make their home on a
farm in Mankato township.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-08
ORDERS FROM UNCLE SAM
Three Million of Them in the Twin
City Factories.
LUnIIed Press DISpdlCH.I
Minnaan OIic limo G -E'rOn a c

Minneapolis, June 6.-f'rom a survey
of Minneapolis factories today, it
was learned that more than 100000
worth of war orders are either being
prepared now or will be ready for de-
livery before the end of the year. These
war orders are all for the allies and
consist mainly of tractors. Only one
United States army order has been
received by local factory and that is
for $4,000 blankets to be delivered
before the end of the year. More
orders from Uncle Sam are expected
before long however.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-08
Anaboy

Mr.. and Mrs. Briggs of Mankato are
visiting relatives and friends in this
vicinity. ~
Leo Buckmister made a flying trip
to Mankato on business Saturday by
auto. 80
All schools have closed for the year
and the teachers have departed for
their homes.
DR.. Merrill sold his farm about four
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-08

miles west of Amboy to an Iowa party
J. w. Heritage has purchased the
I'D. Hanson property in Amboy and
will move to town this fall.
The Blue Earth river has over
flowed its banks, the high water being
caused by the recent rains.
Mrs. Fanny Pawson of Seaside, Ore
gon, arrived Monday to make an ex-
tended visit with her brother ]. w
Heritage. She moved to Oregon in
1887 and this is her first visit to the
old home.
Several parties have found out that
there is fine fishing at Lake Jefferson
and they all report good luck.
John Look, formerly resident in
this locality and who has been re-
siding at Vernon Center for several
months, left for his Idaho farm last
week by automobile. His wife and
mother followed by train.
Children's day exercises were held
at the Presbyterian church Sunday and
a good program was rendered.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-08

solemnized at the home of the bride
last Monday. They will make their
home on the groom's farm. The
bride and her sister, Miss Edna
Jones, recently returned from South
ern California, where they spent a
year and six months.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-08
mrs. CORA ]. FRITZ WAS ELECTED THE 40.
PRESIDENT OF WOMARS Relief CORPS

rORA J. FRITZ, wife of
~ M. D. Fritz, this city,
was late yesterday after
noon elected state president
of the Woman's Relief corps
by a unanimous vote of the
convention in Saint Paul,
which in cluded nearly
400 delegates representing
every county in the state
and also upwards of 100
corps. While the depart
meDt elects a new presi-
dent every year, it's seldom
that one is honored with the
entire vote of the state
delegation. The convention
opened in St. Paul Monday
and closed today.
Mrs. Fritz has selected
Amy Hughes, wife of Judge
Evan Hughes of this city
as her secretary for the
year. Mrs. Hughes is an
active memberof Alexander
Wilkin corps..of Mankato.
Upon the announcement
of Mrs. Fritz election yes
terday she was escorted to
the platform amid much
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-08
ALLEGED CHILD STEALERS.
Six Persons Placed Under Arrest at
Springfield, Mo.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1
Springfield, Mo-, June 6.-The po-
lice arrested six persons charged with
being implicated with the kidnapping
of the fourteen months old son of ].
Holtank Keet, wealthy banker here.
The opinion was expressed that the
baby will be returned before nightfall.
Plans to abduct St. Louis NUM-
lions manufacturer as part of a Ger.
man conspiracy to block shipment Of
such supplies was confessed to by c.
J. Piersol, one of the six men held
in connection with the baby's disap-
pearance, according to the prosecut-
ing attorney today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-08
JONES' MATTHEWS.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. c.. Davies have
received cards announcing the mar
riage of their niece, Miss Ella Jones of
Cambria to Mr.. Harry Matthews of the
same place, the ceremony having been
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-08
At MADISON LAKE.

DR.. Joyce of GAINESVILLE and Miss
Murphy of Madison Lake were mar
ried in the Catholic church at Madi-
son Lake this morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-08

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, in Probate Court.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-08

$780," 8-15-22
CITATION FOR HEARING ON FINAL
ACCOUNT AND FOR DISTRIBU-
" TON.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-01-13
New Registration.

In accordance with the pro
visions OF Act No 195 oil
1916, the Clerk of Cou~ t
is making a complete new re.
gistration of the voters OF
St. John parish. Every citizen
over the age of21 years is 1e
quired to register anew, and
no one who tails to do so will
be permitted to vote in any
election hereafter. Voters
who have registered unde,
the grand father ause must
present themselves in personr
with their certificates, to
have their names placed on
the new rolls. They need not
register a second time, but
are obliged to put in an ap-
pearance at the clerk S Office
to show they have properly
qualified Every voter re-
gistering must state his poll
tical utilization whether
Democratic, R. publican, Pro
gressive. Socialist, Indepen
dent, Prohibition, or what
lever it may be-and thereafter
he viii be prohibited, under
penalty ofthe law. from pa
ticipating IN any primary O.
Iconvention of any other par
lty. The registration book
fare now open at the Clerk
toff1ee in the courthouse, an
every voter is remined tha
he must call in person an
| have his name inscribed ther
in or be debarred ftom II
right of suffrage.
/ 4
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-01-13
Death Of Mrs. Prudent Dry

The town of GaryviIle was
greatly shocked and grieved at
the loss of one of its Oldest and
esteemed resident in the death of
Mrs. Prudent Dry, (nee 0dile
Decareaux) which occurred on the
night of January 9, at II O'Clock
at the residence of her son
Prudent. Mrs. Dry had been i'll
Ter the last five weeks, but wnen
the end came it was a great
shock to her large circle Of
friends ard relatives.
Funeral from the resident of
her son Mr.. Prudent Dry; Cere-
mony taking place at St. Hubert's s
Church in Garyville at s A. NJ.
Wednesday January the 10th,
with interment at st. Peters Ce-
metery on the same day.
Mrs. Dry is survived by two
sisters Mrs, Theophile Dupuy OF
Paulina La. and Mrs. Emilian
Dry Sr., of GaryvilIe, La. and
three brothers Honere, Charles
and Pierre Decareaux of Gram
ercy, La. two sons Prudent and
Denis Dry Of Mt. Airy, La. and
three daughters Mrs. Justilien
Duhe, OF Mt Airy, Mrs: Joseph
Schexnayder Of Paulina. La and
Mrs. Lawrence Huff. of New
Orleans La.
Deceased was a lady of fine
character and high standards, a
true Christian in every sense,
and had an exceptionally wide
circle of friends and acquaintan-
ces who deplore her passing and
will long cherish her memory.
With them The Meschacebe
joins in extending sincere sympa-
thy to the bereaved family.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-01-13
NeWLeVep Board Named
Eue. Dumez Appointed to Represent
St. John Parish.

Announcement was made re-
Gently of the appointment by
Gov. Pleasant of the new board
of commissioners for the Lafour
che basin levee district, as fo!-
lows: W. D. Beraud, of Thibc-
daux, Representing Lafourche
parish, Frank H. Allen, of
DonaldsonVille, representing
Ascension parish; Adolph Della
motte, rf Napoleonville, repre-
senting Assumption parish; Eu-
gene Dunez, of Edgard, repre-
senting st. John parish; Louis
Guidry. of Waggman, repre-
senting Jefferson parish; T. B.
Sellers, of Anna, representing st,
Charles parish; Joseph Weldon,
of st. James, representing st.
James parish; William Quinn, of
Gretna, representing the railroad
Mr.. Dumez, the appointee from
st. John parish is a business man
of high standard and sound judg
ment. He possesses in eminent
degree the qualifications requisite
for service on the important body
to which he has been named by
the governor, and it may be tax
en- for granted that he will dis
charge the duties incumbent
upon him in and efficient and con
soientious manner.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-01-13
$175,OOO,00O Worth Of
1917 0verlands
Bought In Less Than Three Weeks.
wHITNEY-CRNTRAL BUILDING
NEW ORLEANS

In the Dealers Convention,
just finished, The Wlllys-Over-
land Company has broken all re-
cords for business gatherings.
$500 dealers and their guests
were entertained in thedays be-
tween December 4 and q. No
delegation numbered less than
| 800. High water reached 1900.
The influence of this wonder
full stroke of enterprise has now
spread beyond the confines of
Toledo, over the entire country.
Figures showing the purchase
of cars are astounding. 205, 600
cars with a value of $175, 600, 600
were contracted for by United
States dealers alone. This testi-
fies the impression made on
visitors by the comprehensive
,, line that will first be presented
to visitors at the New York show
1t may be doubted without
any undue vanity on the part of
, The WilIys-Overland Company
whether any other automobile
company can hope to parallel this
| remarkable event.
The Administration Building
o. the WHY'S Overland Company
is the only automobile structure
! in the United States, or in the
world for that matter, with the
room and the facilities to care for
such throngs as daily poured in
from all parts Of the country.
Everything took place within
the plant. For the time being
the Administration Building was
/, converted into acity. Its post
office, telephone exchange, tele-
graph office and reception rooms
were put at the disposal of the
visitors.
Perhaps the crowning achieve
ment of the convention was the
triumph of the commissary de-
partment.
Every man in the immense
visiting throng ate at least one of
his three daily meals, sometimes
two, sometimes all three in the
immense cafeteria of the build
ling.
At the beef dinners and han.
'Quets, alternating nightly, fre.
IQuently as many as 1000 persons,
were seated at one time If din.
ner was announced for 6.15, il
started at Is on the dot. It was
i a great meal that was served and
there was always plenty Of it
even though late trains and in
creased delegations often put an
unexpected strain on the kitchen
Foremost traffic experts, vino
were present in charge of the
various trains, marvelled at the
parking facilities.
One official said that only at
the Democratic Convention at
/ Denver, or at gatherings in
Washington, D. c., had he ever
lseen 80 many PuIlmans together
at one time.
Few terminal facilities in the
big cities could equal what was
offered in this company's private
yard.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-01-13
NOOdmen Hold Meeting
AT La Place.

The members of the John A
Refine Camp No. 504 Woodmen
of the World held the Camps
regular meeting on the first
Thursday of this month, and in
stalled the following officers:
Henry C. Maurin, consul COM
mander; B. Noe Miliet, Advisor
Lieutenant; Augustin Lasseigne,
banker; John A. Refine, Clerk;
Nelson Madere escort; Thomas
sin Hymel, watchman; John st.
Martin, sentry; DR.. E. P. Feucht
camp physician; J. P. RonQuillo
J. J. Montegut and N. A. Millet
managers:
The following members were
appointed on the Committee on
Entertainments for 1917: John
A. Refine, Joseph Ronquillo,
John st. Martin, Willie MelancUn
Jr., Thomassin Hymel, Oscar La
bat, Noe MiIlet, Nelson Madere,
Henry Donaldson. Robert Montz
Sidney Maurin, and George Sa'
vote. This Committee will have
full charge of all w. o. w. en-
tertainments during the year,
and it is safe to say that with
such a lively committee, the
Woodmen will have frequent en-
tartainments.
The following were appointed
on the Sick committee: M. Ora
nier, F. o. Delaune, and A. Nae
auin; and these members will
| look after the sick members OF
the camp.
Committee on Funerals: John
/, A. Refine; P. Rene Montz; Viii.
helm HymeI, J. G. Madere and
M. Vicknair Jr. 1t will be the
duty of these five members to
notify all members whenever 0
Woodman dies, and to7attend tc
funeral arrangements pertaining
to the Camps jurisdiction.
After the meeting, refresh
, ments were served.
The camp accepted the offer o.
Mr.. A. Lasseigne to donate Il
the Woodmen Home a large bel
to be used on nights Of meetingI
and on Sundays when mass j
lsaid at LaPlace. Messrs. Osca
Labat and Joseph Sayoie wer
appointed on committee to hsv
+ said bell installed at sthe w. Q
W. Home.
i The Camp will hold its regula
5 meetings on the first Thursda
Of each month.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-01-13
SEALED BIDS.


Sealed bids will be received by
the Police Jury of the parish of
st. John the Baptist mp to noon.
Thursday, February l. 1917. for
the construction of six (6) dip
ping watts in the parish. three 90
on each side Of the river as per
plans and specifications on file
with Mr.. B. I. Mestayer. Farm
Extension Agent. at Edgard, La.
The rights reserve to reject
any and all bids.
Wallace Lasseigne,
Secretary Police Jury.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-01-13
PRENTICE E. EDRINGToN, JR,
RESERVE (sT. JOHN PARIsH)
LOUISIANA

Not only did the entire program
take place within the WHY'S
Overland plant, but it was con-
Quoted entirely by Willys-Over-
land employees.
The Minstrel show; the band
concert, the glee club concert,
and the various entertainers used
at other times, we're all men per-
manently on the WilIys-Overland
payroll.
By their tours of the plant
where they learned at first hand
how quantity production reduces
costs while at the same time
enchancing quality, in their in
spection of the comprehensive
line of cars in the notable private
show, in their hearing of the
highly instructive talks of fore
most officials of the company, the
visitors had a chance to form a
new idea of the scope, stability
and resources of the company.
Enthusiasm marked every Incl
dent of the con. .ention.
Each delegation strove to out
do the other. They became in all
kinds of customs, suitable to
their section, they brought bands
they presented all kinds of live
stock to President John N. Will
lys, including pigs, dogs, coyotes
badgers, deers, opposums, etc.
They cheered in the dining
room, in the garage, in The re-
ception halls, on the steps OF the
administration building and in
the open air.
The enthusiasm attained its
climax when Mr.. Willys, who
addressed every delegation,
made his speech. He frankly
took The dealers into his conf
dence as part of the WHY'S
Overland family. Hetold them
his plans. He spoke of $50, 900, 600
invested in material as assuring
q production free from Interrupt
ton. He proved by SIS. 600, 900
invested in the plans that the
permanency and stability of the
company furnish a strong selling
argument.
The dealers got all they were
promised and more.
Twice the number originally
planned for was entertained
The affair was a success far
beyond the most optimistic hopes
of Mr.. WHY'S and his associa .es
Bankers and newspaper men
accompanying the dealers shared
their enthusiasm.
The convention has given the
nation new comprehension OF
why the Willys-Overland Com.
pany makes more cars above
$40O than any competitor, and
in point of production is the
world s second largest company
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-01-13
thinner Boy Trial
Lasts IS Minutes
YOuAgster Who Killed Mother i Sent To
Reform School To BE Made Man

No more jails are ahead fol
Willie Zimmer, 13, who shot his
mother to death last July.
In about fifteen minutes two
lawyers and q judge had decided
TO take Coroner O'Hara's sug-
gestion that Willie Zimmer in
proper surroundings would be
Infinitely more useful to the
world than the same boy grown
to manhood within tha walls OF
a penitentiary.
The boys trial, not for murder
but for delinquency in having
committed manslau9hter." Was
held before Judge Wilson of the
Juvenile Court shortly Tuesday,
afternoon Ii was a quiet, unex-
citing procedure.
Judge Wilson sat at his usual
table. On one side were Assistant
District Attorney Dave Henri
ques, representing the state. and
UlicJ. Burke, attorney for the
boy. At the foot of the table sat
Jacob Zimmer, Willie's father.
Near him. sharing his chair with
an earnest looking young social
worker, sat Willie, hands folded
and very serious
First Mr.. Burke entered a plea
of guilty for his client, saying
that the boys father joined him
in admitting the delinquency.
Ceroper O'Hara then spoke.
willie Zimmer is mentally
normal. but the growth of his
mind has been retarded to a
degree by environment he re-
ported. He is absolutely respon-
sibIe. Put him in the penitentiary
for afew years and believe he
would develop into a first class
criminal, but if you place him in
J a good training school he will, ]
feel certain, grow into q first
class citizen. l."
Judge Wilson then said:
"The court finds Willie Zim.
mer guilty as charged, and COM
mands that he be sent to the
Louisiana Training School al
Monroe, to remain there indefi-
nitely.
That was all. Willie cleared
his throat. unclasped his hands
and asked when be was to go.
Tomorrow, " returned Judge
Wilson. Ard we want you to
remember that we are sure you
will be a good boy, Don't ne
glect your church duties. Be obe-
dent, and try to make everyone
ike YOU"
The trial in the Juvenile Court
does not place Willie Zimmer be-
yond the jurisdiction of the
state court. There still remains
the charge of manslaughter.
Willie Zimmer shot his mother
last summer, claiming she had
tried to strike him with a broom.
He was kept in the parish prison
until last week, when the state
/ decided to turn the boy over tc
the Juvenile Court.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-01-13
LOCAL PERSONALS.
Those We Meet, Hear of and
See During the Week.
Visitors in and out of the
Parish.

StSitVlS NN uuA OAA VI ">
Parish.
Editor and Mrs. John D. Rey,
maud We're New Orleans visitors
on Monday.
-
DR.. Oscar J. Ory, a prominent
dentist of GaryviIle, La. was in
New Orleans last Tuesday where
he CAD gone to visit his estima-
BILE wife who is at present con-
fined to the Touro Infirmary.
The genial young dentist. in
formed US that Mrs. Ory's con-
dition was fast improving and
that she would soon be able to
return to her home in St. John.
Mr.. Clarence L. Bougere of La
Place, La, was a business vlsi-
tor to New Orleans at the begin
ming of the week.
80 .
Mr.. James Morgan of Edgard,
La. paid US a short but most
pleasant visit on Monday. Mr..
Morgan is at present engaged in
building Few telephone line in
st. John which is meeting with
the popular approval of the resi-
dent of the West bank.
Master Odell Barre, the bright
young son cf our popular police
Juror Hon. Placide Barre of Ed
gard returned to mis- home dur
ing the week from New Orleans
where he experienced a slight
operation for toasilIitiS at the
Hotel Deu on Tuesday.
DIR. Homer DupIv a well
known and most able throat
SD cialist perfo. med the operation
and Mr. Barre 5 many friends
are indeed plea sad to learn that
the whole affair was successful.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-01-13

The finance Committee reported the
following birs which we're approved AID
ordered paid.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-01-13
LOST

A gold oblong belt pin or
buckle.
Any one finding same will
please return to E. J. CARES
store, and receive a Reward.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-01-13
Proceedings Of the
Board Of School Directors
Of the Parish Of St. John the Baptist
EDGARD. LOUISIANA

EDN1ARDt LObloi n ~ q
JANUARY 3, 1917
On this day the School Board met iu
regular monthly session with all mem
bers present excepting Mr.. MilIet.
On mohon of Mr.. Alexan1re, second.
ad by Mr. Wadden. the readinf Of the
minutes Of the two proceeding meetings
was dispensed with and same we're aP-
proved.
By Mr.. Webre. seconded by Mr.. Alexand
re, the coloreed schools of the parish
we're ordered opened January 9th 1917
for q period OF four months,
Atty P E. EarinE ton. Jr, appeared
bsfore the Board on b, half Of Mr. W. B
Ls Bourgeois, atto, ney, and read che lat
ters uHer IN the matter OF recovering
sixteenth section lands az d indemnities
etc.
On motion of Mr.. Wadden. seconded BY
Mr.. Webre. the meter was ordered de
fsred un.i the next meeting Of the Board
and tile secretary was instructed to pre-
ssnt the entire matter in the hands Of
the district attorney ele ct, Z. r. Rivar
de. as the same time requesting him to
j. present al the Boards next uleetng
10 adyise ana concur in any action the
Board should take in the premises.
The following teachers were nominat
cd bv the superintendent to till Tacsnci
IN tie schools Of the parish and on
potion OF Sir. Gsndron, Sc eeonded by Mr.
waddell were elected accordingly: C. 6
snOddy. Edgsrd, Miss Juanita Alphon
20. Eaeard; Misses N. LeBrun and L
FOlsO. GargsIle.
The finance Committee reported the
following biIls which we're apprOEed AID
ordered paid.
= j. Caire furnishing ..,...........--..... 80 %
Ls Msschacsbs Printing official and
blanks $3.50
n. N. Waters Reut........................- - 20
3. A. Leeer Travelling expenses
yage................... ..... '-.-.'... q ~
?. Rsrthelol furnishing 8 %
4. ). Wsgueapaek Insurance premium 80 es
P. R. Monte Hauling wood and
travelling sxpenses..............-,. leae
4. O Abadie furaishing ..............,.... ls g
G.&5. Haydel furnishing............... 90
Thar being no further business, on 10
con duly seconded the Board adioered
4 trne copy
]. Bourgeois
Secretary.
Le MeschaceÌbeÌ. [volume] ([Lucy] La.) 1853-1942, 1917-01-13

Thar being no further business on no
con duly seconded the Board adioared
4 trne copy
=. ]. Bourgeois
Secretary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-31
The |. J. & L. Toilet Goods Store offers proof Of its cOnl- DLeteness

The following very necessary list of Summer toilet access sories is typical of the com pleteness of our stocks. The policy of the L., J. < l.. Toi let Goods Store is not to choose one deodorant and say: "We have chosen this as best for you," but to have a complete line, including every good deodorant, and permit you to choose and form your own opinion. Of course, if we are asked for advice, we give it.