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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
Herman Teichrow Killed At
Kasota Saturday Evening
Observation-Disclosures
Dead Body Found BY Workman
About Six O'clock Lying
Across Tracks
From Mondays Daily.

From Mondays Daily.
Herman Teichrow, state weighmas-
ter at the Gould Grain company's ell
evator at Kasota, was crushed be-
tween two cars on the Omaha line and
killed Saturday evening about 5:15
O'Clock. Just how it happened, no
body seemed to know. 1t appears
that Mr.. Teichrow was attempting to
cross the track between two cars and
at that moment the elevator ma
chinery began to move the train OF
cars. 1t is believed that he was in
stantly or almost instantly killed
His right side was utterly crushed.
The body was found about six
o'clock by Joe Woolford, one of the
unloaders, as he went to close the
door of the elevator. The body was
lying across the track and the life
was extinct.
years old. He was a well known
resident of Mountain Lake. 1t was
about two months ago that he took
up the job at Kasota. His wife moved
to that town last week, and the cou
pie had just established their home
there.
One Son in Medical Corps.
None of their children are at pres
ent at home. One son, Jack Teich-
row, enlisted in the medical corps of
the army this spring. Another son,
J Henry, is in the first draft conting-
ent. Jack, before leaving home was
state weighmaster, and the father
took the position to hold it for his
son. Jack went last fall to Jeffer-
son Barracks, but has since been
transferred from that place. One con
and one daughter are living in Mon
tana. Another son is living in North
Dakota and another is running an ele
vator in Iowa. Two years ago the
youngest daughter died at home of
the measles.
Before taking the state weighmas-
ter job, Herman Teichrow had trav-
eled for ladies' goods concern. Sew
en- or eight years ago he was auditor
of Cottonwood county. He was a
member of the German Mennonite
church.
The funeral will probably be held
at Mountain Lake on Wednesday OF
Thursday. Arrangements cannot be
completed until the various members
of the family, who are much scat
tered, can be heard from.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
SERVICE FLAG PROGRAMS
CARRIED OUT IN CHURCHES
WITHPATRIO7TC REMARKS

given three sons to the service of this
country is one of the many interesting
things brought out at the Recognition
and Flag Presentation service at Cen
tenary Methodist church last evening.
Thirty-six young men from this congre-
cation are now enlisted in the army and
navy, the five additional names to the
thirty-one published in Friday evenings
Free Press being Glen Davey, Bliss Book
err, and the three sons of Mrs G.. W.
Cooper, PIG Minnesota street. The pas
tor, Rev. G.. A. Cahoon, referred par
ticularly to the fact of three sons going
to the service from this one home. It
is understood that fourth son will
doubtless enlist soon.
A large audience was present last
evening to enjoy the unique services
features of which were the presentation
of a large United States flag in the name
of the Business Mems. class of the Sun
Brooks ' Of the Normal 1ssG School faculty /;
the presentation of beautiful service
flag bearing a star for each enlisted man
and each star bearing the name of the
sented by Miss Ida .Nitzkowski. president
of the Queen Esther Circle, whose mem
bers had made the flag. Another very
the Queen Esther Circle Service Song
which was written by Miss Grace Parke.
Mr.. Charles Elliot and Professor j. E.
the scb teachers 45a of the two classes
the Forum" from which most of the
young men have gone also delivered
brief addresses breathing the spirit OF
loyalty, and patriotism: DR.. G. A. Ca
hoon, the pastor, presided at the services
and accepted both flags in the name of
the church and paid tribute to the he
the country who are following the flag
in this and distant lands. The large
chorus choir led the singing.
Tho Ouaep E,ctbar Sopg 10 nc fo1Jo,,,.
As we all have gathered
On this Sabbath night
May our thoughts be with those
Who have gone to fight.
They are brave and valiant
In the war for right
And we trust that victory
Will outweigh their might.
CHORUS:
Forward then Queen Esthers
Join the working throng
May we help encourage
Our boys brave and strong.
Thirty-six have left our church
AT their country'S call
Left friends, homes and loved ones
To guard u.s. one and ALL
Some may ne'er see service
We pray all might not
But may God protect them
And from their lives--sin blot.
One has gone to Italy
Others are in France
The rest would soon be sailing
If they got chance
All are striving faithfully
To bring world peace about
The Queen Esthers want to help them
And we can no doubt.
We all love and honor
This our own dear land
Where Columbias girlhood
Holds an outstretched hand
For the Joy of knowledge
For the Gift OF T--,th
Bear to them this gUeiGSn
Bless these noble Youths.
CHORUS:
Forward, all our Circles!
Join the moving throng
Let Queen Esther's thousands
Valiant prove and strong
The name of Lieutenant Commander
John E. Lewis should be added to those
from the Methodist church
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
DRY VOTE HELD INTEREST
War Issues Put in Background Fol-
the Time Being.
ofoI

the Time Being.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch
Washington, December 17.-War
issues were put in the background
today while the house vote on the
federal prohibition amendment reso-
luton, set for five o'clock this after
noon held the center of interest.
Before the debate opened the prohi-
bition leaders were confident of the
two thirds majority necessary for
adoption.
UNITED Press Dispatch.1
Washington, December 1.-THE ma
tional prohibition amendment will
pass the house of representative late
this afternoon, it is confidently pre-
dicted here, though not by so large a
vote as the drys had hoped. The drys
are circulating a statement by Samuel
Gompers, president of the American
Federation of Labor, to the effect that
prohibition would cause internal dis
satisfaction on the part of war laborers
of the country, together with a reply
by William Jennings Bryan that the
American laborer's loyalty was not
measured in quarts. The vote is
scheduled to take place at five o'clock
this afternoon.
During the debate Representative
Barley of Kentucky, prohibition
leader, claimed that a complete can
vass of state delegations indicated
the adoption of the prohibition reso-
luton by fifteen votes.
Leading the opposition, Representa-
tive Gard declared the amendment
proposed an invasion of the police
power of states
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
LABOR BODY IN ST. PAUL
Investigation of the Street Railway
Controversy to Begin.

Investigation of the Street Railway
Controversy to Begin.
st. Paul, December 17.-Secretary
of Labor Wilson and members of the
federal mediation board will begin an
informal Investigation" late today of
the twin city street car controversy
which threatened a general sympa-
thetic strike as result of the Safety
commissions order against the car
men wearing union buttons.
Wilson is expected to confer with
the governor relative to the Safety
commissions position. The labor COM
mission arrived from the west this
morning.
Judge Lewis of the district court to-
day ordered better street car service
in ST. Paul.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
EXTRA CARS ON TRAINS
These Will Be Used to Care 70
Christas Mail and Express-

These Will Be Used to Care For
Christas Mail and Express.
In order to provide for the rush of
Christmas business in express, parcels
post and mail, the Omaha road will
have four extra mail and express
trains in service, beginning December
IS, and going to and through Christ
mas day. These four trains will be
either the first or second sections of
the following trains: No. 3, due at
Mankato at 1880 p. M; No. 4, 5:55
D. M; and either No. 1, 9:35 p M.
and No. 2, GAS a. M, or No. 9, 1920
a. m, and No. 10, 5 a. m. First and
second sections will run one block
apart.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
ENLISTED IN SIGNAL CORPS
G. v. Utberg, Former Operator At
the Great Western Depot.


G. v. Utberg, former operator at
the Great Western freight depot, has
enlisted in the signal service and
gone to Jefferson Barracks. He has
been succeeded by F. w. Finch, who
comes from Winnipeg, Canada. Mr..
Finch has been employed by the
Canadian government as guard on
the Canadian Pacific trains, which
have been used in transporting Chin
csc across Canada for service in
France. Most of these Chinese are
large burly fellows from Manchuria,
and there are few of the diminutive
Cinnamon, such as are met in the
larger American cities. They land
at Vancouver and are taken by rail
to Halifax or some other point for
service in France. Since last spring
about $4,000 of these men have been
taken across Canada. They are not
soldiers, but merely laborers, but it
should be remembered that Chinese
laborer in France releases French
laborer to go and fight.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
PACKAGES FOR THE BOYS
Episcopal Ladies Prepare Gifts To Be
Sent Soldiers.

Sent Soldiers.
Ladies of st. Johns Episcopal par
ish spent Saturday preparing Christ
mas boxes to be sent to the young
men from the parish, who are now in
the service of Uncle Sam in the can
comments in the United States. The
young women prepared home made
candies, and the married ladies pre-
pared home baking Nice gifts were
purchased with money donated for
that purpose, and the candies, baking
and gifts were combined in Christmas
boxes. twenty one boxes being shipped
Que Saturday afternoon About three
weeks ago five nice Christmas
boxes were prepared and shipped
to the five young men from the par
ish who are now serving in France
Mrs. e. M. Zuel and Mrs. C. D. OFT
formed the committee in charge of the
work.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
Mar Relief Fund.

The Rockefeller Foundation has an
nounced it's general financial budget
for the year 1918, as approved by
trustees at their December meeting.
The budget shows the war relief ex-
penditures for the year 1913 will
reach 5000, 900, with the possible adj
dition of $4,000. 900 which can be ap-
propriated from the principal fund of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
PRIVATES IAN MOVE UP

Those Who Attend to Business viii
Be Promoted.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1
With the American Army in France,
Sunday. December 16.-Orders just
issued by Pershing provide for system
of promotion from the ranks under
which any private, demonstrating his
ability, may win commission, makes
all non commissioned officers, even
corporals, eligible for the school now
being established at a large training
center for instruction of candidates for
commissions
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
MILLER IS IN WASHINGTON
Congressman Was to Have Spoken In
Mankato This Evening.
UNITED Press Dispatch.

lUnlJeu freSS DlSpdlcn.I
st. Paul, Mimi, December III.
A. Caswell, supreme court clerk,
who has been in charge of the ar
rangements for speech which was
to be delivered at Mankato tonight,
stated today that Mr.. Miller would
be in Washington to cast his vote in
the prohibition fight. 1t is believed
that Mr.. Miller's candidacy for the
United States senate will soon be for
mally announced.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
Debaters Divide Honor,

In the debates with Albert Lea Fri
day night the Fasrmont high school
won a unanimous decision on the home
floor and lost at Albert Lea. Both de-
bates were of exceptionally high quail
ity and were closely contested.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
Married Complaining Witness.

Blaine Traver, who was arrested at
Morris, ILL.,, and brought to Mankato
to answer to charge, was to have
his hearing in the municipal court this
morning, but the case was dismissed,
as he showed that he was ready to
marry the complaining witness and.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
FOR PURCHASE SEED WHEAT
Fifty Million Dollars Appropriated;
Benefit North Dakota Farmers.
UNITED Press DiSpatch.1


Washington, December 17.-Repre-
sentative Baer of North Dakota to-
day introduced in the lower house of
congress a bill to appropriate $4,000
600 to purchase seed to be sold at cost
to North Dakota farmers, on account
of the losses suffered by these farm
ers by reason of the great drouth in
that state.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
The Railroad Situation

(Asso~iatsd Press Dispatch.l
Washington, December lit was
indicated here today that President
Wilson will make no further move in
the railroad situation until congress
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
Observe Beautiful Custom

Observe Beautiful Custom.
The beautiful custom of placing
light in the windows of residences on
Christmas eve will be observed this
year in Mankato as it has been in the
past few years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
AII Peace REPORTS AGREE.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1
Washington, December 17.-Infor-
nation to the neutral diplomats agrees
with the European reports that Ger
many is considering another peace
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
KAISER PREDICTED WAR
Made Statement as Early AS 1908,
Paper Reports.

limited Press Dispatch
New York, December 1.-THE New
York Tribune today publishes a story
to the effect that as early as 1908 the
kaiser made statement predicting
this great war to newspaper cor
respondent; that the story was actu-
ally printed in The Century Magazine,
but the kaiser managed to recall it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
FRANK G0TCH DIES
Champion Wrestler of World Passed
Out of Life Yesterday.

Frank Gotch, the undefeated mat
champion, died yesterday at his home
in Humboldt, Iowa. He was forty one
years old and held the title of cham
pion wrestler of the world for many
vaars IJis daafh was due fn ure3ic
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21
WERE BURNED TO DEATH
Mrs. Fred Nelson and Son Caught In
Flames at Albert Lea.
UNITED Press Dispatch.]

Albert Lea, Mimi, December b.
Mrs. Fred Nelson and her three year old
son were burned to death today in their
farm home as the result of starting a
fire in the stove with kerosene.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-12-21

Marriage LIcehse issued.
a marriage license was issued to-
dav bys Clerk of the Court Krost to
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
PERSONALS

Miss Julia SayIes of Norwich was in Ekonk early in the week.
 Frank Webber of Montville spent a few days in Stafford Springs visit ing friends this week.
 Miss Dorothy AIbro of Greene. R. L, was a recent guest of Mrs Mil- dred Brown at Norwich.
 Miss Phebe Barber has returned to Central Village. after week s stay at Mrs John Vaughnss in Nor wich.
 Mrs. Andrew Byrne left Friday night for New York, accompanied by her sister. Mrs. John G. Andrews, of Pearl street.
 Saul S., Alofsin and Abe Curland of ball of the Y. M. H. A at New London Thursday night.
 Mrs. William Morrall and son, Sid- ney Morrall, of Norwich. hSve been guests of MT. and Mrs. B. P. Cooley of Stafford Springs.
 Miss Ruth Henderson, daughter of Representative J. H. Henderson of Norwich. is visiting her aunt. Mrs. F. G. Sanford of Stafford Springs.
 Mrs James Stevens and son Harold of Greenevi1le and Mrs. Henry Hart and daughter Fannie of Norwich were the guests recently of Mrs. Babcock of Montville.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
CONCERT PROGRAM AT
 MT. CALVARY CHURCH.
George Washington Celebration Was
 Admirably Carried Out.

A George Washington birthday con- cert was very successfully carried out under the direction of Mrs. Charles Hall Thursday evening at Mt. Calvary Baptist church by the Roundabout club.
 Every character was considered per- feet in impersonation and was equally applauded. The costumes were at tractive. Each participant played his part with zeal, which made the affair more realistic. The program was as follows:
 Mrs. Maud Epps. Goddess of Liber- ty; solo, Somewhere a Voice is Calling; !; August Vera, Uncle Sam, responded with The Star Spangled Banner: Miss Nannette Darlington, Martha Wash ington, read an appropriate selection; Albert Butler George Washington, gave a solo, South Sea Isle; Mrs. Fan nie Thompson and Charlotte Vera, can; Mrs. Grace Carter, Italian. solo. Dreams; Charles Hall. U. S. soldier of the Tenth cavalry. solo, Loves Old Sweet Song; Cornelia Spivery, Dutch woman, read Won Bender Henpecke dr Miss Ella King, Spanish dancing girl, solo, Juanita; John L. Harris made a pleasing character as an Arabian and Desert Grow Cold; Mrs. 7sene Butler, Japanese, solo.
 The specialties were Miss Idella Scott, gowned in a Tipperary costume, who read Widow McCluslxy; James Green of Central Village, solo, And a Little Child Shall Lead Them. In the tableaux the following persons posed: :: Miss Ella King, Venus: August Vera, Rameses I. The concert closed with Auld Lang Syne. Miss Bessie Riddle was accompanist.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
FIEES DUE 10 CARELESSNESS
Goodwin Lee of New York Addressed Open Meeting of Chamber of Commerce Friday Nisht-Refers to Chief
 Recommend Inspection of Buildings at Least Once a Year.

Strongly emphasizing prevention Goodwin Lee, managing editor of Fire interesting and instructive talk at an open meeting of the Chamber of Com merce held on Friday evening in Chamber of Commerce rooms on Main street.
 MT. Lee in his talk held the close attention Of his good sized audience throughout Following MT. Lees talk there was discussion and then re- treatments were served.
 The meeting was called to order shortly after 8 o'clock by President c. V. James. The minutes of the previ- ous meeting were read and accepted. It was voted that the president be em- powered to appoint an entertainment committee.
 President James introduced MT. Lee, calling to the attention of the audi man who could give an interesting and instructive talk on the matter of fire prevention.
 Mir. Lee emphasized the fact that it dress Connecticut audience and it was only about three years ago that he made such a statement while trav- cling through New England and Con necticut- He said he experienced pe- culiar feeling of familiarity and in an- alyzing this feeling he found that the feeling was mostly due to the streak of New England blood in him. So MT. Lee said he feels at home in Con- necticut and the Rose of New England.
 MT. Lee stated that the question of fire is like the acute angle of trian- gle, the base of which is prevention.
 Fires Due to careIessness.
 You may have the notion that fires are inevitable but the chief causes of fire are due to carelessness. There was a time when we had strong con- victions and ideas, and Mir. Lee ex- %l- 1f hot fSyv1z a careful man because he had the community's interest at heart. Nova days instead of convictions, haven't we opinions, he asked. Do we know of anything about spiritual longings? tell you we can't give. accept or throw away anything without consid- eration. What haSe we done with our franchise? We have showed it out to our careless which is the basis of fire prevention.
 Referring further to lines of pre- vention, MT. Lee said:
 See that your building codes are up to date. Cut out wooden shingled roofs. Here MT. Lee explained that he did not mean to have houses with wooden shingles at the present e1imi- mated but when repairs are made see that changes are made. Continuing he said: Abolish wooden fences as large number of fires are started in and around wooden fences. Have your business district inspected; inspect the offices and other buildings to see if the proper regulations are carried cut. What control have you over your gar ages and dry cleaning estabiishment. Furthermore, such inspections will be better for it will react on the fire de- partment as it will give them a clear of the ins and outs of houses, etc I would advise in the town of Norwich that every building including homes be inspected once a year. Care Is the best insur- ance. When you travel away from the base the next angle IS nre pro lection. Have you plenty of water
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-24
GRACE CIRCLE OBSERVED
 ITS 22D ANNIVERSA
Twenty-Five Members and Friends
 Heard ExcellentIy Rendered Pro-

Wednesday was a day of unusual interest to Grace circle, Kings Daugh- ters, as it closed the 22d year of much activity with the gratifying thought that each year marked much good done "in His name" The circle met We'd nesday afternoon in their accustomed place, the United Workers rooms, with 25 members and friends present.
 In the absence of the leader, Mrs Frank J. King, who was detained be- cause of illness in the family, the vice leader, Mrs. Austin Perkins, presided
 Mrs Perkins cordially welcomed all brating so suspicious an occasion.
 Following the welcome, the Lords s prayer was repeated in unison.
 The regular business meeting was dispensed with, the afternoon being given up to sociabilty and the enjoy. ment of a pleasing program arranged by an entertainment committee com prising Mrs. George Stanton and Mrs Calvin Swan.
 The program was as follows: Vocal solo with encore, With Painted Rib- bon, Beethoven, Dearest, Homer, Mrs William F. Bailey; reading, Sally Aunt Jane of Kentucky. IIaN, Mrs, Lee Norton; vocal solo with encore, Who Knows, Perfect Day, Jacobs Bond, Mrs. George F. Oliver. Mss F1orine Scoheld accompanied the nnu. sical numbers in her usual pleasing manner.
 A rising vote of thanks was enthu. siastically given to those who took part in the program and to the cons- mittee who planned the enjoyable af- ternoon for those attending. Mrs