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The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09
Jcdge Denies Petitionto Drain
That Body Of Water
RULING BY COMSTOCK
Holds That 1t Is NavigabIe and
Meandered; Has Valuable
Properties
From TUESDAYS Daily.

Judge w. L. Comstock of the dis
trict court today filed an order deny
ing the petition for judicial ditch to
drain portion of Eagle like This
was the petition of S. B. Wilson and
others to designate ditch to be
known as judicial ditch No. g. S. B.
Wilson and C. ]. Laurisch were at
torneys for the petitioners. H. L. &
J. w. Schmitt and C. o. Daley were
attorneys for the village of Eagle
Lake, the TOWNSHIP" cf Mankato and
LIE Ray and others in opposition to
the ditch. The ditch was opposed
also by the Wisconsin, Minnesota &
Pacific Railway company through
Attorneys Briggs, Thygeson & Ever
all and by the Great Western
through Attorney Thomas Hughes
and John A. Anderson.
How Court Holds.
The court found that this was a
navigable and meandered lake; that
the proposed drainage might endan-
ger the railroad property and traffic
thereon; that to drain the lower por-
ton of the lake would have a ten
dency to lower the upper portion, as
the water would be likely to seer
through; that the southern part OF
the lake, though shallower and part
ly filed with rushes and vegetation
is deep enough for boating; that the
lake is used for fishing and boating
and for an ice supply; and that the
proposed drainage would not promote
the public interest.
Another Order Filed.
Another order of the district court
granting judgment for labor and ma
terials used in building was filed by
Judge w. L. Comstock today. This
was the suit of Paul Schmidt against
J. L. Keene, Mrs. J. l.. Keene, Russell
Burrill, Oscar Blatterman and L. w
Keene The suit was brought to re-
cover for labor and materials fur
nshed in the construction of silo on
some LIE Hitler property. Pau
Schmidt is given judgment against
J. l.. Keene and L. H. Keene IN
the sum of $156.50. Oscar Blatter-
man is given Judgment against the
Keenes in the sum of $3.50.
S. B. Wilson and F. E. Morse were
attorneys for the plaintiff, Pau
Schmidt. Ivan Bowen was attorney
for J. L. Keene and Russell Burrill
J. w. Schmidt appeared for Oscar
Blatterman.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09

H. C. Connors, conductor on the
Great Western, who has been taking
vacation, visiting at his home IN
Winona, has returned to Mankato to
resume his duties on the road.
Theodore Roebke former mana
ger of the Mankato Bread company,
now Of Florida, came to the city this
morning on visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. j. Esser and family
and Mr.. and Mrs. George Koenig and
family motored to Nicollet and st.
Peter yesterday and returned.
Miss Catherine Keyes spent Sun
day at her home in Wells.
Miss Grace Dunbar Of Lakefield Wis
tied over Sunday with Miss Luella
Lane and other friends.
Attorney C. o. Daily and family
spent Sunday at Northfield.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09
TROUBLE IS SETTLED
RETURN TO CLASSES
All But Two Youths at High
Back To Studies
PEACE DOVE" H0vERS
Couple of the Lads Still Remain
On the Small List of the
Suspended
From Mondays Daily.

superintendent F. J. Sperry and
w. G. Bate of Mankato high school,
had lengthy session with the mo
bo" high school boys this morning,
and went over the recent "hobo" dem
onstration with each boy individually
the interviews taking up the larger
part of the morning. The conse-
quence is that all but two of the boys
are back in school on the promise of
good behavior, having acknowledged
that they had erred by not obeying
instructions in regard to returning to
their homes and discarding their
"hobo" clothing and then returning
to school properly dressed. A few
OF the boys are back on probation.
The cases of the two boys still sus-
pended will be brought before the
regular meeting of the school board
on Wednesday night of this week.
The superintendent and principal had
no objection to the parade in tramp
attire.
The Boys Grew Empty"
Before being interviewed by the
superintendent and principal the boys
agreed to "stick together" and when
one boy received his "admit" to
classes the rest crowded around to
see how ne "got through with it,"
and expressed themselves in the same
manner. AS there were at least fifty
boys to be "put through" some of them
got pretty tired and empty. All the
boys are now back at their studies
with the exception Of two whose 'im-
pudence" was said to be "too much to
be borne with When the students
want to start some enthusiasm here
after it will have to be with the full
support of the faculty. According to
the boys they never had so much fun
in all their lives as during their -four
days suspension from school"
One of the. members CT the crowd
that was out for the four days made
the statement today that in San
Diego the senior class of the high
school observes "hobo day. each year
and the faculty joins in the affair.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09

County Auditor Kennedy today re-
ceived notice from the adjutant gen.
eral of the appointment of DIR. R. N.
Andrews as examining surgeon of the
local exemption board, succeeding
DIR. G.. j. Holman, who has been ap-
pointed to succeed DR.. Lowe of Pipe
stone on the district conscription
board. 4la
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09
FRANK ]. PAINTER DIES
Young Man From Decoria Suffered
From Attack of Lockiaw.


From Attack of Lockjaw.
Frank j. Painter, a young man of
Decoria township, died yesterday
about noon. He was twenty one
years of age. The surviving relatives
are his mother and father and three
brothers and seven sisters, Mrs.
Lawrence Olinger, Mankato town
ship; Mrs. H. H. Thinker, Lakeville,
Mimi; Mrs. Clarence Todd, Decoria
township; Anton e. Painter, Sturgeon
River, Saskatchewan, Canada; Mrs.
Charles Swartout, Marquem, Oregon;
Mrs. James Cotter, Glendale, Arizo-
ma; Mrs. Nick Schons, Tracy, Mimi. !;
Magdeline, George and Alois at home.
Mr.. Painter suffered from lock-jaw
caused by a wound on one of his
knees.
Funeral announcements will be
made later
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09
GUSTAFSON-RO

SOo StT SSN- nSOoI
Miss Alma Christine Gustafson
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A.
Gustafson, 1922 North Fourth street
and Mr.. Walden L. Roust, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Claus Roust of Belgrade
township, were united in marriage at
four o'clock this afternoon at the
Swedish Lutheran parsonage by Rev
o. j. Arthur, the pastor. They were
attended by Miss Hilda Gustafson
sister of the bride, and Attorney Har-
ry Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. Roust will
make their home in this city, after
short wedding trip. Both bride
and groom are popular and well
known and the wedding was secret
from their many friends until after
it was solemnized Mr.. Roust was
formerly with the Peoples State
bank of North Mankato and later
was cashier of the bank at Nicollet
Mrs. Roust was formerly employed
at the Standard Oil company's office
in this city. Mr.. Roust is one of the
men recently selected for the nation
al army, and expects to be called to
Camp Dodge this month.
Mrs. Harold G. Schroeder of Har-
lowton, Mont, arrived last night to
make an extended visit at the home
lof A. H. Schroeder,
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09
State Can Go Into Bond Business.
Hunted Press Dispatch.

- IUnIC6u ITtSS DIS0d
preme court today decided that the
state of North Dakota had the right to
go into the bonding business. This
right on the part of the state was con-
tested by a stockholder of a private
company.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09
Number Wounded and Others
Taken Prisoners
LATTER WELL CARED FOR
First Casualty List From Land
Forces Contain No Gopher
State Names
From MONDAYS Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Washington, November 5.-The OF
fetal casualty list ana losses of Amer
lean troops in France in the first clas
with the Germans who attacked a
daybreak November 8, under cover c
a heavy barrage fire, follows. Tn
enemy was isolated in short sallen
occupied by company OF American
and apparently left the little force
the mercy of the Germans.
THE KILLED.:
Private Thomas Enright, sister
at Pittsburg.
Private James Gresham, mother
at Evansville, Ind.
Private Merle Hay, father in
GIidden, la.
WOUNDED:
/, Private John Smith, brother in
Ludington, Mich.
Private Charles Hopkins, broth
er in Stanton, Texas.
Private George L. Box, father in
Altus, Okla.
Private Homer Givens, father
in cIoverdale, Ala.
Private Charles L. Orr, mother
in Lyons, kans.
CAPTURED OR MISSING:
Sergeant Edgar Halyburton,
father in Stoney Point, N. c.
Corporal Nicholas MulhalI, moth
err in Jersey City.
Corporal Edwin Haines, mother
in Woodward, Okla.
Private MercheI Godfrey, faith
er in Chicago.
Private Vernon Kendall, father
in Roll, Okla.
Private William Grissby, moth
er in Louisville, KY.
Private Frank McDougaI, father
in Maryville, Mo.
Private Daniel B. Gallagher,
father in Alabama.
Private John Lester, father in
TutwiIer, Miss.
Private Harry Langham, Chi
cago.
Private Dewey D. Kern, mother
in Collins, la.
Private Reckon, cannot be ident-
flied.
WILL BE WELL CARED FOR.
Washington, November 5.-Ameri
can prisoners in the hands of the Ger
mans will be well fed, an officer o
the Red Cross stated here today.
Red Cross committee has been es
tablished at Berne, Switzerland
through which all Americans captured
both soldiers and sailors, includin
twelve taken from Pershing's com
mand, will be fed. Food kits have al
ready been provided for 120 prisoner
in the German hands. These kits vii
contain each nine to ten pounds @
food and they will be sent three time
fortnightly to the prisoners, accordin
to arrangements made with the Ger
man authorities.
Each American, on receiving his Xxi
of food, will sign receipt for it an
this receipt will be transmitted bac
to the American commander. The kit
will contain rice, sugar, jam, cracker:
bacon, condensed milk, beans, coffe
and other foods that are very nourish
ing and can be carried in small bull
There will also be packages of to
bacco and tobacco papers so that tn
prisoners can smoke and forget thei
troubles. The war department ha
made careful and scientific choice {
the foods to be sent, including plent
of protein and carbohydrates. Hes
units are carefully considered
Washington, November 5.-War de
partment officials are undecided i
their opinion as to whether the raj
of the Germans on the America
trenches was to terrorize the Amer
cans or to gain information of tn
American strength.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09
Office Is Under the Jurisdiction oi
Secretary Of State.
TAssociated Press Dispatch J

IASSOCIdteU :
Petrograd, November 6.-General
Verkhovsky, minister of war was
granted an indefinite leave of absence,
which relieves him of the office. Gen.
eral Manikovsky was appointed act
ing war minister temporarily while the
department will be under the general
direction of Premier Kerensky.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09
President Wilson Exercised His Great
American Privilege.
UNITED Press Dispatch.1

TUHIIGU-
Washington, November 6.-Tempor-
arily abandoning the strenuous duties
of these belligerent times, President
Wilson today made flying trip to
Princeton, N. j., to cast his ballot in
the state election. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Wilson; his private
secretary, Mr. Tumulty, and DR..
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09
AUTO AT AMB0Y STOLEN
Such Was the Report Received at the
Police Department.

Police Department.
Word has been received by the po-
lice department and sheriff of the
theft at Amboy of an Oakland six
cylinder automobile, belonging to
John A. Dauer, who runs restaurant
in that town. 1t was five-passenger
car of the model At. 1t was stolen Fri
day night. The name of the owner was
on the running board and on aluminium
plates. The initials, j. A. D., were on
the four hub caps.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09
Karl Crosses the Tagliment
CHANGE the Cavalry Division.

Camp Dodge, Des Molies, Iowa, No
yember 6.-All the cavalry officers of
the officers reserve corps will be re-
commissioned in the infantry and ar
tillery service. The officers may choose
either of these two branches. The
change is made on account of the fact
that cavalry is of little use in modern
warfare.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09

Fairmont Sentinel: Although he re-
fused to turn out and thereby caused
an automobile to run off the road and
overturn, pinning two men beneath it,
farmer whose name has not yet
been learned, calmly drove on Friday
night and left John Jernberg and H.
E. Jernberg, his son, o their fate. The
two men remained eneath the ma
chine for fifteen minutes or more until
passersby discovered the upturned
car and released them. Both suffered
bruises, the elder man being injured
in the chest and back.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09
Sold Grade HoIsteins.

George McCargar of Nicollet last
week sold ten of his high grade Hol-
stein cows for SITS each, or a total of
$1,75O, the purchaser being dairyman
from the twin cities, w. T, Bleecker.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09
PUT ON DISTRICT BOARD
Dr.. Carl ]. Holman of Mankat0
Is Named Member of Draft
Body No. |
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
DR.. Carl J. Holman, Mankato, will
succeed DIR. Thomas Lowe as physi-
clan on district draft board No. 1 at
Mankato, Governor j. A. A. Burn
quist having been notified of confir-
nation of the change by Provost
Marshal General E. H. Crowder. DR..
Holman will resign as physician to
the Blue Earth county local board
and will be succeeded by DR.. R. N.
Andrews, also of Mankato.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09
New Teacher Named.

ed teacher in the second grade of the
Pleasant Grove school, to succeed Miss
Eleanor Johnson, who recently resigned
and has been teaching there for week
past.
The Mankato free press., 1917-11-09
From Tuesdays Dairy.

From tuesdays Daily
Redwing Republican,: Despondent
and in failing health Thomas Even
son, thirty-four years of age, took
his own life by hanging in the
granary on his farm in. Stanton
township early this morning. His
lifeless body was found by members
of the family, hanging by a rope.
Mr.. Evenson had been in very poor
health lately and according to men,
bers of the family had not slept for
the past three nights He had been
in a respondent mood for some time.
He leaves a wife and children. also
his parents and a sister living in
Stanton township. fe9
Work on the Franklin hotel at
Rochester is under way. 1t will be
a six story structure. ~
The tax rate at Fairmont for this
year is figured at So mills. This is one
mill less than last year. 8
New Britain herald., 1917-11-30
Order of Notice of Hearing.


 District of Berlin, ss; Probate Court, November 28, A. D. 1917
 Estate of John Unterspan late of the town of New Britain, in said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Christina Unterspan, Administratrix, praying that person other than the admins tratrix be appointed to sell real estate of said deceased as she desires to pur- chase said real estate, as per said ap- plication on file more fully appears, it is ORDERED, That said application be heard and determined at the Pro- bate Office, in New Britain, in said district, on the 5th day of December, A. D. 1917, at 9 o'clock in the fore noon. and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by publishing this order one time in some newspaper having 8 circulation in said district, and by posting a copy of this order on the public sign-post in the town of New Britain, in said district, and return make to this Court of the notice given.
 By order of Court
 MORTIMER H. CAMP,
 Clerk.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-30

and the council recommended that the board of finance and taxation give $2,OOO more to the farm committee. If this is done it will make an orig 1nal appropriation of $16,000, plus two additional appropriations of $4,000, or 9 total of $2O,OOO that has been turned over to the farm commit tee. This is not all lost, however, for the committee stated that it expects to return to the council almost $16,- 900 or it's equivalent.
 Another resolution was introduced by the farm committee suggesting that the council inasmuch as it ap- parently did not favor the price fixed by the committee for potatoes, fix the price at $1.75 per bushel delivered. It was explained that if this price is fixed it will mean that the city treas ury will receive $500 less from the sale of potatoes than it would at the original price. Alderman M. l. Jester moved to adopt the resolution, but Alderman Curtis moved to indefinite ly postpone. He said he did not wish to unjust1y critlcise the committee, but he thought that either the coun- cil board should take all the responsi- bility for the sale of potatoes or none at all. He then called attention to what he termed certain irregularities in the report, For instance, he said that the committee explained that the total cost of 7,4S5 bushels of potatoes was $13,794.01, or $1.S4 per bushel, yet his figures indicate that the total cost is $476.64 more than this amount and he figured it three different ways He also declared that the bill of $799.35 for police protection should be paid by the farm committee be- cause 1t was for service which bene- fitted the committee in it's work of raising the crop.
 Landers Also Incensed.
 Again returning to the financial statement, Alderman Curtis asked MT. Rossberg about a bill for $117.6O
New Britain herald., 1917-11-30

paid to A. P. Leavitt, a building con- tractor who had built potato bins for the committee. MT. Rossberg ex- plained that in order to get a. sub- stantia1 discount he had paid the bill immediately taking the money from the fund obtained by the sale of municipal cabbages. In reply the third warden remarked that while the bill was itemized as paid 1t was not subtracted from the cabbage fund ac- count. Alderman Curtis also asked about an item concerning a cultiva- tor, and when MT. Rossberg was un- able to explain. Councilman Landers hurled verbal hand grenade into the proceedings. Said he:
 Your honor, am heartily ashamed. as a member of the farm committee, of the method of bung- ing, damnably bungling, our accounts as the auditor has done. I will not allow our efforts to be wasted by such bungling methods and if Alderman Curtis will consent, I will substitute motion that a committee consist ing of the city comptroller, Alder man May and Alderman Curtis, be named to audit the committees ac-
New Britain herald., 1917-11-30
CITY ITEMS

Your neckwear always at Besse- Lelands, The Live Store.-advt.
 A campaign for @12.ooo will be waged by the Y. W. c. A. during the week December 3 to g.
 Moleskin, Fleece-lined. short and long coats. Save $2.00 to $500. BesSe- Leland's, of course.-advt.
 George w Corbin commandery has contributed s1O0 toward the purcha1e Of an ambulance to be used in Eu- rope as the gift of the state F., O. s. of A.
 Children's Mackinaws, extra values. at Besse- Leland s.-advt.
 Christmas week has been set for e campaign of 10000 more members for tha Red Cross. New Britain branch now has a membership of 15.o00.
 Glastonbury underwear at cut prices at Besse- Leland
 George Leghorn, son of Mir. ana
New Britain herald., 1917-11-30
WISE, SMITH & CO.,, HARTFORD

Mrs M. P. Leghorn of Belvidere. has filed application for a commission in tho United States army aviation corps.
 Flannel Shirts $1.OO to $4.OO, all colors, at Besse-Leland's.-adv
 Mary Davidson Leventhal. Samuel M. Davidson and Alexander J. Leven. thai have filed articles of 4ncorpora- ton of the Fair Department Store and the S. M. Davidson Go. Each concern is incorporated for $6O,OOO and the par value of stock is $25.
 Philo Kalish and Miss Amy Kalish entertained Oscar and Edward Kalish and families and Charles Kalish of New York over Thanksgiving.
 More for less at Besse-Leland's. --advt.
 Benjamin Solomon has leased the store at 123 Hortford avenue to Will liam F. O'Connor, executor of the John P. Connor estate, for three years. The lessee is forbidden to use the premises for the sale of groceries and provisions.
 For Work Gloves try Besse-Le- lands. The Live Store.-advt s. M. Davidson has purchased a strip of land on Chestnut street of l.. A. Gladding.
 Work Gloves 25c. 4sc. 75c. $1.oO, $1.50 at last years prices at Besse- Leland's, of course.-advt. Miss Marguerite Cannon, a trained nurse, fell and broke her left arm 1 in front of the New Britain Trust 1 Company late Wednesday afternoon. Harry Kutcher of Park street has received from Governor Holcomb a certificate attesting to the fact that he has done his bit during the summer on a farm.
 l Good warm wool underwear, g. piece and union suits at right prices at Besse- -Leland's, The Live Store -advt.
 Donald M. Gaffney, a student at Yale. spcnt Thanksgiving with his parents, Judge and Mrs. B. F. Gaffney | of Vine street.
 Keep your ears warm with Besse- Leland's fur inside band caps, Soc, $1, $1.5O.-advt.
 Patrick g. McMahon, IT,, and l George MoMahon. students at St. Johns preparatory school, Danvers, Mass. and Misses Noreen and Mar garet McMahon are home for the holidoys
 Hens Overcoats at last years prices Besse-Le1and's, The Live Store.-advt.
 Lieutenant Edwin N. Lewis, sta tioned at Camp Upton, N. r., spent Thanksgiving with his parents, MT. and Mrs. B. W. Lewis of Lake street
 Our Overcoat prices the same as i last year. The reason-we bought the l cloth one year ago. Prices $1O to $36. Besse-Leland's.-adv
New Britain herald., 1917-11-30

counts, this committee to report to the couAcil when ready. an, ashamed and will take my share of the blame. I heartily agree with those who very properly crittcise."
 Alderman Curtis at once objected to ma|king MT. Rossberg the, scapegoat of the committee, for, he said, other members of the committee are it fault for permitting such a report to pass. He likewise said he did not think the council members should take part in tho potato management, else he would agree to the council mans recommendation. Likewise, said tho third warder. he had read in the papers several weeks ago that the sixth ward councilman hadt made tho statement that he did not think the potato matter had ever been brought properly before the council.
 Does the councilman from the sixth think it has been properly put up now?" inquired Alderman Curtis with a wink.
 It was finally voted to refer the entire potato question back to the farm committee.
New Britain herald., 1917-11-30

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 POINTED WOLF SET Extra long full deep fur. large opon collar. full size ball muh finished heads and tails. very special at our Anniver- sarv Sale, this set ..... $10.OS
 NATURAL RED FOX 6UC Made up with large full sixO open collar and ball muhf, finished with head and tail, special Anniversary Sale Prioe. this set $1O.VV
 NATURAL RED FOX SET Very fine coloring, one skin open animal collar, barrel muff, lined with good quality satin, special Anniversary Sale Price. this set $8V.OO
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 SPECIAL for OF MUFFs including Kit Coney taupe shades: black French Coney. Some are ball shaped, some barrel shaped and some arc trimmed with heads and tails. Special Anniversary Sale Prce. these mu11s at ....... @S.oO
 NATURAL MU SKRAT MUFFS-Made up in ball shape and also barrel shape, lined with good quality satin. Special Anniversary Sale Prco. these muffs at. t......... AO.00
 NATURAL COON MUFTS-Special value made of very good pelt skins, full size ball shapec, Anniversary Sale Price, these muffs at ..
 $14.OO
 EXTRA FINE KANEC1aAT- KA FOX SEr-very larra opeh rug collar and extra size half ball mum trimmed with large brush, claws and head. the slxins arc of the very finest long deep silky fur. Specially priced for the Anniversary Sale, this set ........ @110.oO