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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
MORTON S. WILKINSON
He Was the Man Who Moved to Elk
pei Disloyal Senator.

Rev. John Norris Hall, pastor of the
Avondale Methodist Episcopal church
Chicago, wrote this letter to The
Chicago Herald:
Your reference to Senator Morton
S. Wilkinson in recent editorial on
Can La Toilette Be Expelled? re-
calls vividly some memories of a
Minnesota boyhood. Senator Wilkin-
son resided at Mankato, Mimi. He
lived in a big stone house next door
to us. used to browse around in his
library and listen to his oracular ut
terances. OF a tall, commanding sta
ture, he was a familiar figure on the
streets being popularity designated
as WIKI He had smooth face, with
finely chiseled features, brow like
the dome of st. Peters. Under shaggy
eyebrows glowed a pair of magnifi-
cent eyes, dark and lustrous vas those
of Robert Burns. He was regarded as
the best jury lawyer in the state, as
his imposing presence was enough to
awe a courtroom. He was every inch
q. senator in looks, bearing and devo-
ton to the public interests. He died
as he lived, a poor man. He had, how
ever, two failings, a streak of in
dolence in his makeup and an over
fondness for John Barleycorn both of
which combined to sidetrack him
from what otherwise would have been
a conspicuous career.
"But there were two things that
commended him gratefully to his fell
low townsmen and to the loyal citi-
Zens of the state. He was known to
have been the trusted friend of
Abraham Lincoln, but he was more
often referred to as the man who
moved to eXpel Jesse D. Bright from
the United States senate, and who
brought it about. That fact was kept
before me all through my youth as
indicating that loyalty is the chief
thing about a public servant. He
sleeps now with all his family in the
cemetery at Mankato. among old
time friends who have passed to the
silent majority, and the man who was
then a tow-headed boy gratefully re-
members his loyal act and prays that
his mantle may fall on some member
of the senate today, who will move
to expel Pompadour Bob from the
councils of the nation"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19

obtained to hold the meeting from the
sheriff and the public safety COM
mission of Nicollet county.
Spoke For Liberty Bonds.
Herman Olson, chairman of the
public safety commission, spoke
briefly on the matter of the Liberty
bonds. He urged that the people of
Nicollet county be liberal in their
purchases of the bonds of the sec
ond great loan. He said Nicollet
county's allotment was $260,000. He
spoke of the meeting, saying that If
it's loyalty had not been assured, it
would not have been allowed in Nicol-
let county.
There seemed to be general zeal
on the part of the speakers to i'm
press all within hearing with the
thought that the meeting was loyal
and a resolution was presented and
passed requesting the sheriff to in
form the chairman Of the state public
safety commission that the meeting
was perfectly loyal.
A large American flag hung from the
center of the street square where the
gathering was held. This was hung
up about six o'clock last evening,
according to the statement made by
a resident of Nicollet.
Yelled Suggestion of Boycott.
Running through the speech made
by Mr.. Townley was the yelled
threats of boycott; the suggestion
that farmers withdraw their patron
age from the city merchants if the
latter did not permit meetings to be
held in the cities and towns. He cit
ed an instance of how a boycott was
instituted against New Rockford, N.
D., because the merchants of that city
had prevented a meeting from being
held therein and which was to have
been addressed by the late George
Lotus. He referred to the election in
North Dakota last fall and the num-
Der of political wrecks that followed
the casting of ballots and intimated
that at the next election there would
be some political wrecks in Man
kato.
Another thing that Townley ap-
peared to impress upon those mem
bers of the league was the payment of
the SIG initiation fee. He claimed that
"big business" in Minnesota was
raising a large sum of money for the
purpose of breaking up the league. He
remarked that any member of the
league who desired to do so could sell
his membership and make a nice
profit, intimating that "big business"
would be the willing purchaser.
Mr. Townley made no apologies for
Robert La Follette's unpatriotic
speech before the league in st. Paul
and expressed no regret that La
Toilette had been permitted to give
utterance to his un-American re-
marks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
kerns
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
The Ladies' Aid society will hole
their annual bazaar at the home OF
Mr. and Mrs. Busick Friday evening
October 26. .......
The Centenary Episcopal meetings
begin at 1880 now.
Mrs. A. B. Bell of the Congrega-
tional church in Mankato will preach
here next Sunday morning. Rev
Brown will be away over Sunday.
M. B. Jensen of Albert Lea was
here last week to look after the
lights at the church.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. C. Kaneff returned
from Illinois last week.
Mrs. Eldred returned from Artesian
S. D., with Mr.. and Mrs. Frank JEFF
ferson last week. She will spend
the winter here. ..
Mr. and Mrs. George Rash and
children of st. Paul, visited at the
Randall, Sharp and Smith homes last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Parson of
Hendricks visited at the Parson and
Johnson homes over Sunday.
Chester Purrier filled his new silo
the latter part of the week.
A number of children are sick with
colds. Those reported are Jessie
Robert Sharp.
George Cole and Charlie Severance
were drawn to go on the jury at st.
Peter Tuesday.
Mrs. Hanson and daughter Bessie
and Penelope and son Tom called at
the Culp and Allery homes Sunday.
Mrs. Arthur Sharp and sons visited
in North Mankato last week
John Culp was called to st. Peter
to take an examination.
Mildred Lawrey of Mankato spent
the week end with Carrie Busby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Johnson en-
tertained at duck dinner Sunday.
Their guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
Theodore Parson of Hendricks, Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Gustafson and son of
Mankato and Mr.. and Mrs. G. w.
Johnson and daughter Cora.
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Purrier visited
in st. Peter Sunday.
Mrs. Leo. Fermenich and children
of Wrenshall, Mimi, visited Mrs.
Frank Loucks last week.
John A. Johnson bought the vacant
house on Belgrade and moved it out
to his place Tuesday.
Adolph Heise has sold his farm to
parties from Iowa. He will remain
on the farm for year.
Mr.. Kothenbeutel has sold his farm
and will have an auction Wednesday.
He has bought George Culp's farm
and will take possession October Is.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Culp will prob
ably locate in North Mankato.
Mrs. Sharp in North Mankato had
a pleasant family gathering Sunday
when all of her children and grand
children were present. They were
Mr.. and Mrs. George Rash and chill
dren of st. Paul, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Sharp, North Mankato, Miss Hazel
Sharp of st. Peter and friend Miss
Kenney, and Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Sharp
of Kerns.
Mr.. and Mrs. George, Cole received
news from their son Howard of Rapi-
dan who was badly hurt last week
when his cornbinder tipped over and
he was thrown off and had several
ribs broken.
There was no school Friday as
Miss Mork attended the teachers
at Mankato.
Pearl Parson and Mary Budde spent
in Mankato.
Erwin Culp and Milo Johnson
drove to Nicollet Tuesday. They
took two loads of cane to a sorghum
mill near Nicollet. = .,..
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19


G. e. Mack of Redwing was today
Mankato visitor.
G. A White Of Tracy called on
friends in Mankato today.
w. L. Horigan of Luverne was a
guest at the Heinrich hotel today
G. A. Nicholson of Blue Earth was
in Mankato on a business errand to-
day.
E. E. Bach and wife of Redwing
were guests at the Saulpaugh hotel
today.
F. NJ. Corbett of Redwing called
on business associates in the city
today.
Judge w. L. Comstock of the dis
trict court went to st. James today
on judicial work.
G. A. White of Tracy and G. H
Nicholson of Blue Earth, both Stand
ard Oil company statesmen, were
visitors in the city today.
Miss Grace Ryan of Springfield
who attends Mankato Commercial
college, is entertaining her sisters
the Misses Ryan of Springfield, for
several days.
MIS- NSlS VI AllnUOy wac chOp
ping in the city yesterday afternoon
Carl T. Prime of Wausau, Wis.,
supervisor of the Great Northern Life
Insurance company of Wausau, is
spending a few days in Mankato, es-
tablishing a local agency.
John H. Holman is spending sew
eral days on business in Bookings,
South Dakota.
DR.. E. w. Benham and DR.. j. S
Holbrook are spending the day at
Minneapolis attending the state medic
al meeting. DR.. Ida Osborne and Dr.
A. E. Sohmer left today to attend the
state medical meeting which will be
held in Minneapolis tomorrow.
DR.. Hilda Luck left this morning
to attend the state medical meeting
which is being held in Minneapolis.
John w. Smith of the hair cutting
and -bobbing department OF
Rothchild's, Chicago, has come to
Mankato and is now employed in the
Frank Koenkler tonsorial parlors.
George Burchart of Minneapolis
was a business caller in the city to-
day.
w. "A. " Souh
ty chairman of Faribault county for
the Liberty loan campaign, was in
the city on business yesterday, con-
ferring with local chairmen.
Attorney Miles Porter returned
last night from Minneapolis, where
he attended the Grand Lodge meet
ing of Knights Of Pythias.
Richard Collins left for Minneap-
oils today, to be present at the re-
hearsal of "Old Heidelberg which
is to be presented by the w. A. KEEL
Iy Amusement company, in which he
owns a half interest.
H. B. Faster of the Sample Shoe
store has left for Chicago, Boston
and New York on a purchasing trip
While at New York he will attend
the wedding of his nephew.
Rev. and Mrs. ]. M. Balm have re-
turned from points in Wisconsin
where they visited relatives.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
MYSTIC SHRINE OFFICERS
Or. Norman 3. Patten of Minneapolis
Is Chosen Grand Master.


DR.. Norman B. Patten, potentate of
Zuhrah temple, Minneapolis, is now
grand master of the Grand Council
Royal and Select Masters, Mobiles of
the Mystic Shrine of Mimi, following
election at the fourty eighth annual
assembly last night in st. Paul. The
grand treasurer was instructed to in
vest $500 in Liberty bonds for the
order Other officers elected are ::
Deputy grand master Samuel T. r.
vine, Redwing; grand councillor of the
work, Charles H. Green, st. Paul;
grand treasurer, George E. Warner,
Minneapolis; grand recorder, John
Fishel, st. Paul; gand captain of the
guard, Alex E. Clarendon, Minneapolis;
grand commander Of the council,
Charles P. Montgomery, st. Paul;
grand chaplain, Syward A. Rhode,
Duluth; grand marshal, Harold l..
Lamb, Sank Center; grand steward,
o. L. Schultz, Minneapolis, and the
grand sentinel, John L. Ludwig, St.
Paul.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
THREE CENT MAIL SOON
Increased Rate Is to Be in Effect Aft
er November 1.

err November 1.
1t will cost three cents after No
vember 1 to send a letter anywhere
outside of Mankato. Within the ter
ritory covered by the local delivery
service the two-cent rate will be con-
tinued.
Definite orders have been received
from postmasters from the postoffice
department.
The order read:
upon all matter Of first-class post
age shall be charged at the rate of
three cents for each ounce or fraction
thereof and drop letters shall be mail
ed for two cents per ounce or fraction
thereof, including delivery at letter
carrier offices.
"Note-A drop letter is one adj
dressed for delivery from the office at
which it is posted. There is no drop
rate on any other matter except let
ters"
Postal cards will cost two cents al
so after November first.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
Women at the Car Helm.
UNITED Press Dispatch.

IUn1ted Press D1Spatch.J
New York, October 10.-Women
conductors and motormen may soon
grace trolleys throughout the Unit
ed States. The employment of the
fair sex in these capacities was
urged here at the annual convention
of the American Electric Railway as
ISOLATION. The advocates of the plan
based their suggestion on the ground
that it was the only way to increase
the depleted labor supply.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
LUNDBERG-GAR

Miss Frances Lundberg, formerly a
telephone operator at the Mankato
Citizens telephone office, and Corpor-
al E. S. Gary, now stationed at Ell
Paso, Texas, were united in marriage
at that place on October l. Announce
ments of the wedding have just been
received by relatives and friends in
this city. The wedding was a military
affair, and was attended by the brides
brother, Private Ed Lundberg, and a
group of military men and their wives.
After the ceremony wedding lunch
con was served at the home of one of
the officers. Corporal and Mrs. Gary
have made their home in apart
ments near the military camp at Ell
PaSo.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
HUNT FOR ANCIENT CITY
Or. Jesse Walter Fewkes Searching
Somewhere in Colorado.

Denver, October 11.-Dr. Jesse Wall
ter Fewkes, ethnologist of Smithsonian
Institution is somewhere in south
western Colorado" today searching
for the ruins of an ancient Spanish
city which writings Of Spanish ex-
plorers located somewhere along the
Dolores river and which is believed to
have become covered with sand dur
ing the past two centuries.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
Marriage Licenses issued.

Marriage licenses were issued to-
day by Clerk of the Court Krost to
Thor Lunde and Gudbjorg Stocker-
sen, both of Amboy, and to w. Leslie
Horigan of Luverne and Marie Uhley,
Park Rapids.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
Witnessed the Installation.

Two hundred clergymen witnessed
the installation yesterday of the
Right Rev. Frank Arthur McElwain
as bishop of the Episcopal diocese of
Minnesota. The services were held
in the Cathedral of Our Merciful Sa-
yior at Faribault.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
Keep Down Farm Machine Price

IUulIeU FTeSS DISpdICH.I
Chicago, October 8.-Keep down the
price of farm implements and help
lower the price of food. This was the
cry with which the National Fedora
ton of Implement and Vehicle Deal
er's association opened their conven-
ton here today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
BUILDING MODEL TOWN
Steel Corporation Is Putting Money
Into Whitsbura, Ky.
United Press Dispatch

Whitsburg,; KY, October 1.-The
United States Steel Corporation is
building model town in the mining
district here which it is expected will
have a population of 5000 by Christ
mas. The corporation recently ac-
quired 10000 acres of coal land in
the district, with which to supply its
coke ovens with 10000 tons of coal
daily.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
.UHLEN-HORIGAN.

w. Leslie Horigdn of Luverne, and
Miss Marie Uhlen of Rock Rapids,
Iowa, were married at high noon to-
day by Rev. Cahoon. They were I'M
attended. They will go on a wedding
trip to Chicago in Studebaker car
and from there will go to Fargo, N.
D., where they will make their home
eREEN-WoLFF.
Miss Florence K. Green, daughter
of Mrs. Martha Green, 1041 Raeney
street, ST. Paul, and Mr.. William E..
Wolff, 116 Adams street, Mankato,
, were united in marriage yesterday
morning at nine o'clock mass in St.
Johns Catholic church, st. Paul.
The bride wore handsome gown OF
white satin, trimmed with silver
/ beads and lace, and long veil in cap
effect, and carried shower bouquet
of brides roses. Her bridesmaids were
Miss Margaret Breen, who wore pink
messaline, and Mrs. George Rafferty,,
who wore pale green GeOrgette crepe,
i both of ST. Paul. Mrs. Fred Blum of
st. Paul was matron of honor, and
wore peach colored silk. The brides
maids and matron of honor carried
/ arm bouquets Of American Beauty
roses. Mr.. Ray Green, brother of the
| bride, was best man. Master Page
Blum was ring bearer and carried the
wedding ring in the heart of lily.
Following the church service a re-
ception and dinner was held at the
home of the brides mother, which
was beautifully decorated with cut
flowers in general color scheme of
yellow and green. An elegant four
course dinner was served, covers be-
ing placed for about seventy-five
guests. Yellow chrysanthemums and
foliage formed artistic decorations
for the table. The bride and groom
departed on wedding trip to be
spent in Wisconsin cities and in
Mankato, after which they will make
their home in ST. Paul, where Mr..
Wolff, who is contractor, has his
headquarters. The bride was formerly
a stenographer with a large st. Paul
concern. Mr.. Louis Wolf, father of
the groom, and Miss Cora Wolff,
sister of the groom, both of Mankato,
were present at the wedding.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19

Mrs. Evan Price of Cambria re-
turned last night from Pasadena,
Calf, where she has been visiting her
daughter and sister.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
Non-Partisan League Head
Hurls Sarcasm at Kato
CROWD OF 400 FOLKS
Advocated Liberty Loan Bonds
And Consumption: Words
Carefully Weighed

From Thursdays Daily.
Protection for partisan
league meetings in different parts
of Minnesota was asked by
large delegation of members and
officers of the organization who
called on Governor Burnquist
yesterday at the capital.
Manager Gilbert of the Mime
sofa organization was the chief
spokesman for the party but
others made short talks on the
resolution outlining the desires
Of the members. The warning of
the Otter Tail county public
safety organization against a pro-
posed meeting was complained
OF in particular and reference was
made to like attitude shown in
two or three other districts.
The governor explained that
such matters are being left to the
discretion of the sheriffs and 9TH
err peace officers in each locality
because they are in close touch
with conditions affecting the pro-
posed meetings and are better
able to determine whether the
public peace and order is threat
ened.
Finally it was decided that At
torney General Smith should be
asked to prepare a statement of
the laws relating to the authority
and duties of the sheriffs which
is expected to clarity the situa-
ton.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
Young Sculptor Joins Arm,

IASSOCIaCeu ITeSS DISpatCA.I
London, October 11.-Jacob Epstein,
prominent among the younger school
of sculptors in England, has joined
the new Jewish regiment of the Brit
ish army as a private. Epstein is
thirty-seven years old and was born
in New York of Russian Polish par
ents. He expects to serve with his
regiment in Palestine.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
JOHNSON-NELSON.

Chester Nelson of Brighton, Nicol-
let county, and Lillian Johnson OF
Northland township were married
last evening at $50 by Rev. Cahoon.
The ring ceremony being used. They
will go to housekeeping near Swan
Lake
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-10-19
Will Talk For Liberty Loan.

DR.. b. D. Martin of Winnebago, will
address the Liberty loan rally at the
Vernon Center opera house, Friday
evening, October IL.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-12
(By DR.. Frank Crane.)

When you see the stars and STRIPES
displayed, son stand up and take on
your hat!
Somebody may litter. 1t is in our
English blood to deride all expressions
Of noble sentiment. You may BIAS
pheme in the street and stagger drunk
en- in public places, and the bystano-
ers will not pay much attention 10
you but if you should get down
your knees, in the street and pray 10
Almighty God, or if you should stanu
b~areheaded while a company OIL gu
soldiers march by with their a 70
the breeze. some people will tElnh
You are showing off. But don you
mind! When Old Glory comes atohE
salute. and let them think h n t
please! When you bear the band play
the Star Spangled Same Ehlie yoo
are in a r~estauEar A2lat dinlisa
room, get up, ever it.o ~
stand there. and @sL@L40o =
it either!
For all the signs and symbols sine
the world began there is never an
other SO full of meaning as this nai
CT our country.
That piece of red. white ana Dlu
bunting means five thousand years Q
struggle upward. It is the fun MOVE
of ages of fghting for
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-12
N0TTCE OF SUMMONS AND WAR
RANT OF ATTACHMENT.
State of North Carolina
Henderson County.

Superior- Court-May Term, 1911.
III. M. Hester VS.. G.. e. BonesteeIe.
The above named defendant. e. g.
Bonesteele. will take notice that an &C.
ton entitled as above has been COM
menced in the Superior Court OF hen
derson County, in which the plalntln
H M. Hester, seeks to OF satu
defendant the sum of $749.88, with IN
terest thereon from December Oth:
1916. alleged to be due4by contract anu
Indictment. the summons in said cause
being returnaBle at the next term o.
the Superior Court of Henderson Gouh-
tv. which contenes at the Court house
in HendersonviIle on May 28th' 81.
The said defendant will also tax
notice that a Warrant of Attachment
has been, issued against the properly
of said defendant, which WarTa3e o.
Attachment is returnable att The me
and place above mentioned fo4SkE re
urn of the summons when aHtsEyhefe
said defendant is required to sRpeai
and answer or demur to the CT aplaIh
now filed in said action or e rene
therein demanded will be grG2sea.
This Ct hdayr of April, 1917
G. N. PACE. Clerk
Superior Court Henderson County
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-12
CLEANUP SUGGESTIONS.

Clean up the house from cellar 20
garnet.
Clean up the back yard, back lot
back alley.
Get rid of everything useless-oId
tin cans, waste paper, needless Xe9
rags and the like.
Old clothes and old furniture no
longer useful should be discarded or
given away.
Never throw paper or trash of any
kind on street or alley.
IF Won have a vacant lot, clean 1t up.
IF someone owns a vacant lot next you
see the owner and get him to clean II
up. Then don't throw anything onto
his lot.
Do not set out rubbish for collection
| hv sanitary department and leave pa
per or other light stuff on top to be
| blown about to litter the street am
sidewalk.
Do not set garbage cans on street
or falk where they may be turneo
lover by dogs.
Turned over cans are breeding
places for flies and good feedlns
grounds for rats.
Provide metal cans with covers fol
ashes and rubbish.
places
plant honeysuck1e on banks alons
streets and lots where are side-cuts.
plant potatoes, onions. lettuce
beans and other vegetables in you
i hack wards and cultivate them your
: self: by doing so you can bring dow
the High Cost of Living. FIoWe
hoxes and front. yard spaces could Q
! nlanfed to certain vegetables VII
Eood color effect and prove profitable
rrv baskerville Energy.
French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1916-1919, 1917-04-12
MANS INPARTNER-
SHIP WITH THE DEVIL

In the April Woman's Home Com
nanion Arnold Bennett says: \
'sThe dull man works evil. He IS IN
partnership with the devil. And mere
7 am not insisting on the evil direct
w caused by dizziness itself, thoush
that is by no means negligible. |
ness means boredom, not only for the
dull man but for the companions OF
the duh man, and boredom IS the
mother of many ills-vices too NUM-
erous to name and uncountable otler
catastrophes. Hence, by his dizziness
alone the dull man is responsible TOT
much fnfelfcfty, and is q distinct nm
drance to the rrogress Of civ e