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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-01-12
From Wednesdays Garr.
FAREWELL PARTY WAS
GIVEN FOR ROBERT WOLF.

Robert Wolf, who has been EN-
ployed as salesman at Salet's store
and has resigned his position to en-
gage in business with his brother, who
operates q store in Sheldon, Iowa
was the guest of honor at farewell
party, held at the home of Mr.. ant
Mrs. Albert Gender on South rl,;r
street. About fifteen guests were pres
ent, including the clerks of the Sat
and Gender stores, and pleasant
social evening was enjoyed. A delici-
GUS supper was served by Mrs. Gent
Ter at the close of the party. Mr.. Vol
will leave tomorrow for Sheldon, Ia
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-01-12
Eagle Lake

Eagle Lake and vicinity is saddened
by the death of four estimable old
people within the last ten days First
to go was Mrs. Lydia A Pressnall,
wife Of x-postmaster, A. H. Press
nall. Next to die was the widow of
the late Amos Tabor, both being laid
at rest in the Burgess cemetery. Mrs.
Tabor lived with her sons Earl and
Lee in lie Ray township, and was an
aunt of Handy and Charles Britt and
Mrs. Paul Cords. The remains of the
late Elizab beth Pressnall were sent
here from the Soldiers Home, Min
neapolis. She was the wife of the late
S. M. Pressnall who was laid at rest
last April. Others who died were
George Rorman, who lived a mile
south of Eagle Lake with his son-in-
law, Hiram Schingle. These good
people lived Christian lives and were
respected in the community, where
they reared children and grand :
children that would be a credit to
any community. 80
Little boys and big boys are bring
ing in cotton tails and jacks, and have
many thrilling experiences during
their hunts.
At the regular meeting of Eagle
Lake lodge I. o. o. F. No. Sc, held
Wednesday evening, January 50, by
order of D. d. G. NJ. H. Cummins, the
following officers were installed, Lewis
Compton, n. G.; John Comft, " c.;
A. M. Reynolds, recording and finan-
cial secretary; G. A. Hereins, treasur-
er; Edward Stern, R. S.; Lester En-,
l.. S. to n. G.; George None, warden !;
Charles Brown, /. g.; Ira B. Reynolds,
worthy chaplain.
Mrs. J. L. Cummins has returned
from st. Joseph's hospital but is still
confined to her bed.
B. P. Robertson expects to start
soon for Mobile, Alabama, to spend
the remainder of the winter.
Mrs. J. P. Dibble, who was almost
overcome by coal gas about two weeks
iago. is still feeble from the effects
Mrs. Martha Tammy is i'll with grip.
Mr.. and Mrs E. NJ Pressnall will
soon start for Waterloo, Ia, to visit
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall Cornish, their
son -in-law and daughter
Little Alma and Genevieve, after
two weeks vacation spent with their
Grandmother Cummins. returned home
Saturday TO attend school,
Lyle Macbeth of Fort Wayne, Ind,
was here to attend the funeral of his
grandmother, Mrs. Lydia Pressnall.
After graduating from Mankato high
school he isl soon to be superintend
ent Of the erection and construction
of the hospital being built by his
uncle, DR.. Albert Macbeth and others
of Fort Wayne, which will be seven
story building, all modern, cost about
5000 600 49,
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REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Frank e. Hide to Richard Herr
berg, both of Blue Earth county, 81
etc.; south 1917 feet of lot five and
south 16Ok feet of lot six, block
five, Cammins' addition to city of
Mankato, except strip on the north
side, used as street.
Richard Herzberg to Charles w.
Miller, both OF Blue Earth county,
$4,000, same property.
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DELIGHTFUL PARTY WAS
GIVEN BY EPWCRTH LEAGUE,

One of the most delightful partie
OF the season was enjoyed by TIL
Methodist Epworth league and tb
Young Peoples Forum, tie affair be
ing the annual sleighride, which W.
progressively staged. -Four large bob
were filled to capacity with merry
makers, about eighty young peopl
being in attendance, who, with Il,
horns and class yells made thing
lively from seven Until half past teI
O'Clock. The first stop was made 2
the library Of Senator J. W. Andrews
Of the Methodist Sun
day school,, where the young folk
were favored with Victrola mus
and minis and apples. After ridinf
around another hour the young PEG
pie went to the home of Miss Myrtl,
and Walter Crosswell, en- lie Sueu
street. The Crosswell family alway
have a warm welcome and the mos
cordial hospitality for the Methodist
and last night Mas, no exception t.
the rule. The sleighriders were treat
ed to candy and peanuts before thei
departure. The last stop was made
of the Forum class. The stay at IT,
Elliott home was made merry b
singing class songs, giving elias
iyells, and telling stories. Professc
Gilmore of the Smith Evangelist
party gave a few remarks urging thos.
present to attend the revival meet
lings, and assist with the music MI
Elliott gave some inspiring thoughts
land extended an invitation to il
young people to come again. Orange
and minis were served. The progress
sive idea in refreshments resulted il
the disposal of ten pounds Of peanuts
"a half box Of oranges, seventeel
pounds Of candy, and a half box O
apples. The weather was ideal fO
sleighing, and everyone appeared t
enjoy the outing which the Methods
young people planned and carried 81
$50 successfully. All stranger student
and all others who have a Methods
preference are very urgently request
led TO join with both the Forum Sun
day school class which weets at 12 n
/ Sundays, and the Epwofth League
which holds it's devotional service a
6:45 on Sunday evenings. Social plan
! are in order for every month in tn
lyear, and anyone who enjoys gooo
clean fun under the right influence
and with some of the best young PEG
pie in the city, are invited to atten
A., the meetings of the class and league
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cern,anic Successes continue.

Berlin, Germany, January S.-The
Germanic forces continue their vic
torious sweep against the Rumani
ans and Russians in Rumania. The
line of the defenders was pierced
south of Milcode and between For
esni and Yarnesta has been pierced.
Advances have been made by the
Teutons on the road from Focsani
to Bolotesti. The city of hSocsani
was captured and 1910 prisoners
were taken in this region. -sfs
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-01-12
Blind Postmaster is Dead.

Hiram u. Baxter known as the only
blind postmaster in the United States,
died at his home at Lexington last week
at the age of eighty-three Years. Mr..
Baxter has been resident of Minnesota
for fifty years where he conducted a
store. Though he was deprived of his
sight, he conducted his business in an Or
derby manner, He IS survived by his wife
and hour sons
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MRS. r. D. HUBBARD WAS
ENTERTAINED AT BRIDGE PARTY

St Cloud Journal Press Four
tables of bridge were played at the
Monday club which met yesterday
with Mrs. E. F. Moore. Honors for
high score were taken by Mrs. Robert
L. Gale. Mrs. A. L. Riley received a
departing guest favor and Mrs. R. D.
Hubbard the guest favor
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-01-12
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS
WERE NICELY ENTERTAINED

4 Miss Jenny Johnson entertainedsthe
Sunday school teachers of the Swed-
ish Lutheran church last evening at
her home. The lesson was on the
Prophet Jonah, and after the usual
study hour a social time was enjoyed
and nice refreshments were served by
the hostess. The next meeting will be
held two weeks from date with Miss
Esther Rud. Il
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-01-12
Interested in New Bank.

ST. Paul, Mimi. january ga. H.
Turrittin, former superintendent CT
banks of Minnesota, is one of the in
corporators of the Nicollet Avenue
State bank, the articles Of incorpora
ton of which were filed with the sec
rotary Of state today. The authorized
capital stock is $4,000.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-01-12
MISS JOHNSON TO ENTERTAIN
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS.

Miss Jenny Johnson will entertai,
the Sunday school teachers of tn
Swedish Lutheran church at he1
home, 70S North Second street thi,
evening.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-01-12
Death of Child.

Clayton< Robertson. the two months
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Mac
Donald of Rapjdan township died this
morning of stomach trouble. Funer-
al services tomorrow afternoon and
interment in Minneopa cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-01-12
CARS OWNED BY FARMERS
More Than Sixty Two Thousand in
State of Minnesota. ~

Farmers of Minnesota owned 81
757 automobiles November 1, which
was 52.7 per cent of all the cars own
ed in the state, says a census of auto
mobiles published by The Farmer, a
st. Paul agricultural publication. The
total number is an increase of more
than 10000 machines since November
11o15
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Three Miners Killed.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.

Associated Press DiSpatch.1
Dillon, Mont, January 4-Three
miners were killed late yesterday by
the explosion of a gasoline engine
on the 400 foot level of the Pittsburg
milne. At Gilmore, Idaho, ten others
were entombed and after several
hours were rescued.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-01-12
ZuMBRoTA MAN MARRIED TO
MANkATO LAW

Mr.. Roy P. Sigmond of Zumbrots
and Miss Hazel M. Burleson of Man.
kato were married at the Baptist
parsonage late Saturday afternoon
Rev. r. W. Hobbs. officiating. The
couple. were unattended.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-01-12
FinaI ARGUMENTS Heard.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1
Washington, January 10.-Final ar
guments in the Adamson act test case
were heard by the supreme court to-
day. sAaAa
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Seconds Arrival at Smelling.
It is expected that the Second reg
iment will reach Fort Smelling jan
uary or 9! s
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bruised. She had some ugly marks
about the face, where she had been
struck by the mans fist, especially
over the right eye. However, she
was able to go to the telephone and
tell the particulars of the attack.
Miss Strand showed marks also Of
having been struck in the chin and
elsewhere about the face. The at
tending physician assured her
mother, Mrs. E. Strand, that the
girl was not seriously hurt
- The similarity of the descriptions,
is far as they were given, and the
similarity in the way in which the
Two attacks were committed leave
title doubt that the assailant was
he same man in both cases.
The police worked on the cases
asst night and today.
Miss Strands pocketbook, which
The offered to the fellow, when he
lttacked her, contained about IS.
Stranger Was Arrested.
Officer E. " Waters this morning
placed under arrest stranger in
he city on suspicion that he might
De the guilty man. The man gave
he name of ID. r. Cottrail but re-
larked that he had another way OF
polling his name. He said he had
farm q few miles from MoritZ, S.
D., and had a wife and several chill
rem. He said he was about thirty
light years old.
The police had information to the
feet that a man acted in q fresh
lanner last evening TO some ladies
IL Front street. Miss Eliza Studt
nd two other ladies were going
ONE. This man is said to have re-
larked, "Oh, excuse me-" to them,
nd later to have said, this way"
pointing up cross street. 1t was
hen that Miss Studt remarked to
lim: "You had better beat it,
Will Be Looked Over.
1t is understood that the police
lave a witness, who recognizes the
,risoner as this man. There seemed
lp to noon today, however, to be lit
lie that would connect him with
oither OF the assaults. In fact the
prisoner had mustache, and there
we're other things about his appear
ance that did not conform with the
description that Mrs. Hobbs gave of
her assailant. But arrangements
we're made to have Miss Strand
come to the station late this after
noon and see whether she could
recognize the prisoner as the man
who attacked her.
The prisoner strenuously denied
that he mad insulted any ladies He
said he had been in town only thir-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-01-12

Mrs. ID. G.. Hobart and children OF
Seneca, South Dakota, are VISITING
with relatives in the city, and Mi.
Hobart will arrive for short visit,
lfter which they will go to Pasadena,
California, to make their home.
J. G. Currie of Chicago transacted
business in the city yesterday.
E. e. Bach of Redwing was in the
;ity on business today
John L. Roberts of Lake Crystal is
pending a few days with relatives
and friends in the city.
Mr. and Mrs. H. r. Pressnall were
called to Sanborn, Mimi, December
"a, on account of the death of Mrs.
PressnalPs mother, Mrs. P. S. Wei
don. They returned to Eagle Lake
Mr. and Mrs. D. NJ. Jones arrived
home this morning from an eastern
rip, having spent the New Year holi-
| lays in Utica, New York, attending
he Welsh eisteddfod, at which Miss
edith Maldwin Jones, sister OF the
'ormer was soloist. Mr.. Jones, who
possesses an excellent baritone voice
entered the competition for singers,
N which fourteen of the best singers
took part In the final elimination of
he judges four of the men were Sc
ected by the judges. Mr.. Jones being
awarded second place in this quartet
which sang on New Years Day. Mr..
and Mrs Jones were royalty enter
tanned, and enjoyed delightful time
En- route home they visited at Niagara
Falls, and spent last Sunday at Glove
land, where Mr.. Jones sang solos dur
ing morning and evening services ~
the Welsh church. He also made a
short stop in Chicago. whore he ''''
ed some of the leading piano markets,
Miss Daisy Lang, who teaches
7chool at Westbrook, returned to re-
sumo her duties yesterday, after a
vacation visit at her home in this
city.
Attorney Miles Porter spent the
at Vernon Center.
A. Lathrop, auditor for the TRAY
elers' Insurance company was a
,ueiness caller in the city today.
Herman Herbert left for Mime
qpolis today on business trip.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-01-12
DASTARDLY CRIME
WAS COMMIT TE0

Continued from rage One.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
SHIPPERS ARE,
 GIVEN LATEST
 INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions to shippers as to what to do to get their goods in this sum mer with the greatest eXpediency and the least trouble were issued yes terday from the local office of the American-Yukon Navigation Co. They are as follows:
 On all shipments moving by rail from eastern, or other points, con signed to Pacific coast export ports, for reshipment to Fairbanks, Alaska, via St. Michael route. it is ABSO- LUTELY ESSENTIAL before deliv- cry can be effected of such ship ments at Fairbanks, that the bill of lading issued by the steamship com pany at the port of export Seattle, Tacoma, San Francisco, Vancouver or Victoria) be surrendered.
 By the exercise of a little care in issuing your shipping instructions when placing orders, the apparent difficulty connected with the above will be obviated, and providing your instructions are followed, you will have no difficulty at this end. All shipments for this route must be re billed at the Pacific Coast port of export, as it is unlawful for the steamship companies operating this route to advance any eastern charges to their ocean billing Have your shippers forward the railroad bill of lading to whoever the shipments are consigned to at port of export, Your Seattle agent can then take up the shipment and reforward to Fairbanks. Care should be taken to impress upon your agents at port of export
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
STEEL CASE IS
 GIVEN HEARING
lNesMcLuLcN ILossl

WASHiNGTON, D. C., Mar. 13.-- In the government suits to dissolve the United States Steel corpora tion, the arguments for the defense were heard today in the supreme court. The attorney for the government will conclude the final plea tomorrow, after which the court will take the case under consideration. It is eX- pected that verdict will be ren- dered in d short time.
 Charges against the corporation claim that it stined competition and sought to control the market on steel products which it was engaged in manufacturing, Cases are held against individual directors as well as the corporation, The attorneys for John D. Rockefeller and his son asked for a dismissal of the suits against their clients, claiming that they took no part in the forming of the corpora ton, as both Of them retired from the directorate in 1902, which was prior to the time of it's organization.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
NEW BRIDGE,
 ON THE TRAIL

That the Road commission is en- gagged in putting in a new bridge across the Tazelina river, III miles from Valdez and eight miles this side of Willow creek, is the state ment of Captain Joseph Mehaftcy, engineer officer of the commission, who is now visiting Fairbanks. When the structure is completed it will consist of two new 100foot spans and one new siXy-loot span. These spans will be of combination steel and wood and will be of a very sub slantial nature, making it probable that the bridge will last for many years. The piers for the bridge were being built when Captain Me h&ffey came over the trail. The work is in charge of Lars Holland, Of Valdez, an old time road commis- sion foreman The bridge which is being built takes the place of one which was constructed in 1906.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
GERMAN RAIDER
 SINKS STEAMER
jAssuCiate Press)

VANCOUVER. B. C., Mar. 13.- Dispatches received here tonight state that a German converted cruis- CT is raiding the Indian Ocean. An official statement says that the Jap anese steamer Suki Maru, 3260 tons, was sunk by the raider today.
 Before the steamer sank she was able to send out warning by wire less, which was picked up by both British and Japanese warships, and these are now pursuing the raider. The Suki Maru is thought to be the first victim of the German boat, as no other vessels are reported miss ing, although it is possible that there have already been one or two other ships sunk.
 Warnings have been issued to all boats, and instructions to all the British and Japanese battleships in the Indian Ocean to use every eff fort to capture or destroy the con- merce destroyer.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
REPORTS SHOW BRITISH GAIN
 IN BAUPAUNIE
Associated Press.)

LONDON, Mar. 13.-A considerable British advance is reported west of Baupaume along the northern wing of the Somme battlefront, according to an official statement issued by the war office tonight. The enemy were forced to abandon their main defensive system of trenches on q front of over three and a half miles
 The British forces encountered and drove back the enemy's rear guard, winch was thrown to protect the main body of Germans in their re treat from the trenches to new position. Several hundred prisoners were taken, as well as a number of machine guns and @ small quantity of ammunit on. The encmy's rear guard was driven back a depth of a mile and a half from the original position, and the village of GraVil- lers, as well as Loupart Wood, was seized by the British troops.
 As a result of our steady and heavy pressure in the section i'm mcdiatcly west of Baupaume. the enemy were today forced to abandon three and a half miles of their main defensive -ystem, says the official report. Tn an engagement with the enemy's rear guard, several hundred prisoners were taken and a number of machine guns captured. The rear guard was driven back for dis tance of a mile and half, and our troops occupied the village of Ora yillers and Loupart Wood"
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
STAGE EMPLOYEE,
 Is IN BAD SHAPE,
General Agent

Moses Dunn, an employee of the stage line ol many years standing, Is seriously ill at the company stl- iion at Rapids, according to infomna ton coufamod in d JcIegrar' received at stage Headquarters here tester cay. TLr wire states that MT. Dunn suffered stroke which. while 1t night Da tpoplectit, is jcHed to De paialytic. It IS expected that Sir iunn will be broIsAt to the hospital here on one Of thh next in t1.uiua stages. He is an oIdtn.ar of many years standing, and is very well known here particularly among the horsemen and freIghtcrs. lie went out to work as stableman at Rapids for the N. C. Co. the last tune d year ago last fall, and has not been to town since. It is under stood that during the time that the stages were not running last sum mer he worked for the Alaska Road commission.
 Immediately after the news of MT. Dunns illness was received here Joe Mcdonald Was sent out to relieve the sick man. lie was taken part of the way out by Fred Carter in his automobile, and then took the stage.
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
BROOKS TRAFFIC
 IS INCREASING

Reports reaching Fairbanks from Olnes are to the effect that both freight and passenger traffic between Olnes and Brooks is increasing daily. Duffy's stages both ways are crowded He both arrived and de parted at Olnes yesterday, carrying passengers and mail both ways.
 Four passengers came to town last night after making the incoming trip with Duffy yesterday. They were Clarence DorfIinger, Jack Mi halcik, Jules Marion and Billy Mahan. The outgoing passengers were ten in number and included MT. and Mrs. George Gibbs, Rev II. II. Lump kin, Frank Bishoprick, Dick Barthel, Miss Oneita Harris, Pete Pierce, E. R. Peoples, Charles ". Joynt and Alex Bloom A large consignment of express of various kinds for Tolo- vana mercantile firms and mining men was also taken by the outgoing rig.
 Freight is also moving rapidly. Paul Johnson went out with a 5000 pound load yesterday, and Jim Me Emerson with about two tons. The big fifty horse power boiler for Gibbs & Mclean under convoy of Pete Lankey and eight head of stock
The Alaska citizen., 1917-03-19
OFFICIALS TAKE
 STAND IN GILL.
 BRIBERY TRIAL
[AsSUCIalcu presS)

SEATTLE, Mar. 13.-The stateI scored heavily in the cases against Mayor Hi Gill, Chief of Police Beck ingham and other city officials in the fourth day of the trials now go-
 ng on here. City officials swore that they had been prevented from dong their duty of enforcing the prohibition law by Mayor Gill and Chief of Police Rockingham.
 Prosecutor Lundin. taking the stand as a witness for the state. 5wore that he was forced to drop the proceedings against the B.ll.ngsleys
 in their bootlegging operations, and which was based on the fake liquor permits which had been seized by officers in Taiding the bootlegging establishments of the B.lIingsleys, be- cause the discriminating papers had been returned to Billingsley by
 Mayor Gill.
 In corroboration of his statement that the papers had been in the pos session of the city officials, Sergeant Putnam, the head of the dry squad. testified that he himself had se.zed the papers in a raid on the bootleg gers place of business, but was com pclled to give them up to Chief of Police Rockingham.
 As Billingsley has already sworn that he was returned these papers at the time he bribed Mayor Gill. the case for the state on this part of the transaction is considered very strong.