The Mankato free press., 1917-09-21

man.
Bag: Mrs. Fl. Guttman.
Embroidery not classed: first, Mrs.
j. Nostdahl; second, Mrs. Guttman.
Apron, miscellaneous embroidery:
first, Mrs. o. E. Hohenstein; second,
Mrs. G. Bengstrom.
Centerpiece, braid: Mrs. H. Gutt-
man. -
Tatted dolly specimen: first, Signe
Anderson; second, Emma Jensen.
Crocheting: first, Lena Bagley,
second, Mildred Wass.
Needlework: Delta Stockman.
Collections of tatted samples: first,
Mary Rudolpry; second, Mary Ru-
dolpry.
Work apron: first, Belva NARROW;
second, Elsie Hidden.
Bag: first, Stella Ward; second,
Elsie Hidden.
Cotton dress: Dorothea Anderson.
Collection: Mary Rudolnry.
Night dress: Mildred Wass.
Apron, Eva Gredvig.
Corset cover: Emma Jensen.
Towel: Lena Bagley.
Apron: Miss Rose Huettl.
Handkerchief first, Miss Esther
lLieverecht. .r.
Corset cover: first, Charlotte HUI
ber.
Darning: first, Elsie Hidden.
Towel: first, Andrew Anderson; !;
second, Esther Lieverecht.
Specimen crochet. Agnes Kruse,
Weather Man Contrary.
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sunshiny the weather man was con-
trary and sent few clouds with the
sunshine. The cloudy weather which
| developed toward the noon hour no
doubt deferred many people from
coming to the fair who had planned
on doing so. Two more big days re-
main, however, and may be taken
advantage of.
Front street was gay with flutter-
ing flags today, the streets having
been patriotically decorated in honor
of fair week. Merchants closed their
places of business this afternoon, and
Mankato people attended the fair in
large numbers. The Sandon band was
on hand early, and discoursed sweet
music throughout the afternoon.
On the grounds the numerous shows
of the Capital City Amusement COM
pany were soon on in full blast. The
North Mankato Methodist church
ladies served lunches at neat lunch
counter on the grounds, and the sights
| and amusements Of big city fail
pleased all corners.
In exhibition hall the most beauti-
full of all displays was the floral
exhibit. Choicest flowers and plants
in gorgeous colorings were artistic
ally arranged, the display occupying
the central portion of one end of the
| hail. Mrs. D. R. Philip, superinten-
dent in charge of the display, stated
| that it was much larger and more
beautiful this year than ever before
At either end Of the competitive floral
exhibit were displays by the Wind
miller florists, and the Nelson for
| lists.
Mrs. w. R. Hammett, who has been
superintendent of the culinary de-
partment for a number of years, and
who recently returned from the state
fair where she assisted in the Gull
nary department, stated this morning
that the bread which had been entered
in her department was as good bread
as any that had been entered at the
state exhibit The cakes, and pastery
are also as fine as ever exhibited
anywhere. The display of canned
fruits, etc., is temptingly arranged
and exceptionally large, the exhibit ol
canned fruits being the largest ever
entered at the fair.
Handsome Musical violins.
Mrs. Conner Jones presided over the
booth of the Jones Music store, where
handsome violins, ukuleles, and othel
musical instruments were neatly dis
played. There is also fine exhibit o
Edison machines in this booth, and q
continuous concert attracts the atten.
tion of all who visit the hall.
R. Hamilton, decorator with the
George E. Brett Inc, store is in charge
of the Brett booth, which contain:
among other beautiful articles O
wearing apparel a new model coat, O.
silvertone material, purple chiffor
velvet suit, with nutria collar and {
genuine northern Mink fur set.
Landkamer Brothers have hand.
some booth in which. is displayed 4;
beautiful bedroom suite.
In the fruit and vegetable hall, il
charge of A. L. Veigel, the display i!
said to be the best and largest entered
for a number of years. Apples, grapes
vegetables of all kinds, all of tn,
choicest quality, testify to the produc'
tiveness of Blue Earth county. Th'
Riverside Farmers club has a splen
did display Of grains. vegetables
fruits and flowers in this hail.
The Ladies' rest room is proving {;
very popular and helpful place fo
mothers and others who become tireC
during the day. -.., ..
Edward Ford, aged forty three, wa
killed in an auto accident on Monday
Otto Ewert was seriously injured
The car was going north from Wal
dorf. The young man, Mr.. Ewert, los