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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17
Nonparty League Wanted O.
c. Lee Put Out of His Job
BUT Gov SAYS NIX
Jim Manahan, st. Paul, Claimed
That He Had Not Been
Treated Fairly

Refusing to authorize custer pro-
ceedings against Sheriff o. c. Lee OF
Jackson county, charged with nom
feasance and malfeasance by repre-
sentatives of the Nonpartisan league,
Governor Burnquist yesterday order
ed the dismissal of preliminary pro-
ceedings.
,fhe governor reviews the case at
length and asserts there is no evil
dence to warrant a formal investi-
cation.
The charges against Sheriff Lee
were presented to Governor Burn
quist together with similar COM
plants against officials in other
counties by Magnus Johnson and a
large delegation of league represen-
, tatives who visited the capitol sew
eral weeks ago.
The accusations, based on occur
rences at Lakefield, Jackson, county,
the night of February, IL, following
the trial of Joseph Gilbert, organizer
for the National Nonpartison league,
accused and later convicted of dis
loyalty.
At preliminary inquiry witnesses
for the league testified they expert
enced ga night of terror" in Lake
| field, and complained that Sheriff
Lee, although present with his depu-
les, made no effort to protect them
or to maintain peace and order.
Sheriff. Lee, represented by County
Attorney E. H. Nicholas, made a
general denial, and presented affida-
Wits from citizens to support it.
The informal hearing before Gov
ernor Burnquist was continued to
permit attorneys for the league to
obtain additional affidavits and later
notice was given that business and
other pressure was making them re-
luctant to testify, but the governor
said these witnesses have stated the
sheriff. as far as they know, has been
| a faithful official.
| Complaint BY NJn- Residents.
! Governor Burnquist's order states
the petition for the removal of Sher-
iff Lee is signed by fifty-ni per-
sons, none of whom live in Lakefield
where the acts complained of took
place, and only one lives in Jackson
county.
None of the petitioners testified, he
adds. and apparently had no per-
sonal knowledge of the facts alleged
The governor reviews the legal du-
| ties of sheriff and refers to a re-
quest asking Nonpartisan league
speakers to keep out of Jackson coun-
ty. which was followed by Gilbert's
visit to Lakefeld
Reference is made to the hurried
exit of James A. Manahan, a league
attorney, from Lakefield. but it is
pointed out neither Manahan nor any
other person suffered any bodily in
jury.
There has been submitted in this
matter no evidence which shows any
conspiracy by the sheriff or any at
tempt on his part to deprive anyone
of any liberty or any rights" Gov
ernor Burnquist holds, "nor has any
evidence been presented which shows
any unfairness of the sheriff."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17
DEATH OF RICHARD
PETERSEN AT, WATERLOO
Sudden Passing Away of Well Known
Citizen; Once Free Press
Employee.

A telegram was received today from
Waterloo, Iowa, that Richard Petersen,
proprietor of the Mankato Bottling
Works, died there last night. He and
his wife mad gone to Waterloo to visit
their son-in-law and daughter, Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Bierbauer. Mr..
Petersen had been more or less ailing
all winter, yet the news of his death
came as a surprise.
Mr.. Petersen was sixty-five years
old, and had lived in Mankato twenty
five to thirty years. AT one time he
was book binder in the employ OF
the Free Press company. He was
native of Denmark. He belonged to
the order of Eagles. The body will
arrive in Mankato this evening.
He is survived by two daughters
and one son, Mrs. Herman Bierbauer
o. Waterloo, and Mrs. F. P. Huetu and
Martin Petersen of Mankato.
He was a brother-in-law to Coun-
Gilman Mic Petersen, the two having
married sisters.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17
YOUNG MEN ARE GIVEN
COODCARE OVER There
Hospital Service Is Said to
Be Most Excellent
FIRST AID TO INJURED
Institution Where the Victims of
First Gas Attack Were
Treated
FRED S. FERGUSON

With the American army in Lor-
raine, March 20. by alai1l-There
is hospital within sound of the guns
on the Toul front where wounded
American boys can sleep under white
counterpanes within an hour after
being taken from the trenches.
1t is a field hospital operated by
the army medical corps.
The wards are low frame buildings,
long lines Of windows let in sunlight
and air. The cots are set in long
straights rows. The floors, though
Of wood, are scrupulously clean. Army
doctors and orderlies watch over
the patients day and night. There
is an operating room where emer-
gency cases are taken. 1t is fully
equipped and wounded man gets
as good attention there as he would
in case of an accident at home.
This hospital is closer to the front
than that to which Captain Archie
Roosevelt was taken. 1t is not as
substantial, and not nearly so large.
But it is efficient with a capital &c. -
Where First Victims Given Care
IL was mere tndI Ine NlCLlInS Oh the
first German gas attack were taken
in February, Here, too, five sur
geOns calmly continued operating
when boche airplane swept over
the hospital and dropped bombs.
Little glory comes to the colonel in
command and the captains who work
with him at this hospital, They
cared for Americas very first
wounded in the war To them came
the first wounded boche prisoner
But they send their patients to the
rear as soon as the latter are able
to be moved, and the war traffic
sweeping from the rear to the front
passes by, scarcely knowing they are
there.
You can get one Of the best meals
in the entire army zone at this field
hospital. Drop in any time, and you
will find the patients getting good
beef and potatoes, good American
bread and butter, jam, asparagus.
peas or some other vegetable, peaches
or fruit salad, and coffee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17
Marshal Will Loft at Winnie
bago Takes Liquor
SIzz WATER IS CACHED
Champagne, Beer and Whiskey
Made Up the Outfit Seized
BY Officer

Marshal Will Loft has nabbed more
Iowa autos heavily laden with car
goes of assorted liquors, says The
Winneba go Enterprise. 1t will be re-
me mbered that the Safety commits
sion has ruled that it is Illegal to
bring liquor into dry territory, and
several Iowa, as well as local parties,
have, been trying to run the booze
through.
Marshal Loft nabbed three Iowa
young men Saturday afternoon. The
boys had bought the booze at Good
Thunder Evidently some one tipped
it off to them that if they attempted
to go through Winnebago they would
be nabbed Accordingly, they turn
ed west block north of Main street,
to make a detour. The officer, how
ever, was right on the job, and climb
ed into a car with w. L. Waldren
and son Roy, and set sail for the
fleeing Iowans. After a six mile
chase the booze barge was overhaul
ed, and the men brought back to town
and placed in jail Marshal Loft had
to fire one shot from the revolver be-
fore the men would halt They had
four cases of beer, six quarts of
whiskey and five quarts of wine.
Two More Hauis.
In the wee morning hours, Mar
shall Loft made two more hauls. The
first was of an Iowa banker and wife
and a bridge contractor and wife,
who claimed to be enroute for Lake
Oki5oji with little something to
kill the microbes. On examination,
it was found that they had four cases
of Eeer, a dozen quarts of whiskey,
one dozen quarts of champagne, one
dozen quarts of wine, and a dozen
quarts of gin. The liquor was stored
in the Jail, and the parties turned
loose on their own recognizance. with
orders to appear before the federal
court in st. Paul. Shortly after, the
marshal nabbed five local parties who
had brought in considerable liquor.
Offense Is Serious.
The bringing in of liquor into dry
territory is now a serious offense
and the penalty is heavy. The min
imum fine is $500, and that it runs
up to $4,000, and a prison sentence
may also be added. County Attor-
ey Frundt has received word to hold
all men caught bringing in booze, and
to confiscate the liquor as we'll
The three Iowa young men men
toned above were taken to st. Paul
Tuesday afternoon by United States
Marshal Mcclure. Mr. Mcclure told
lis that the men would have a hear
irg in the federal court Wednesday
morning, and that the government
would take the liquor, selling it at
auction later. The sale would be by
the revenue department
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17

Mrs L. Polchow, who spent some
time in the city as the guest of her
mother, Mrs. M. Huettl, has returned
to Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. H. Barker, and
daughter of Delavan, Wis, are here
the guests of Rev. r. w. Hobbs, and
wife, and Rev. and Mrs. C. A. Hobbs
Raymond Lamm, telegraph opera
tor at Huron, S. OAK, is home to
spend two weeks vacation.
H. A. Baldwin, president of the
First National Bank at Redwood Falls,
was business caller in the city to-
day.
c. L. Burlet of Wabasso transacted
business in the city yesterday.
Judge Lorin Cray, A. G.. Gilmore
and e. K. Meagher spent yesterday
attending to business matters at St
Peter.
F. H. Barnes of Vernon Center was
a business caller in the city today.
]. D.. Jones and William Harris OF
Cambria visited friends in the city
overnight, and returned to theil
homes today.
c.. d. OFT of the E. M. Zuel company
is spending the week on business at
Pipestone, MINI.
Miss Lucille Way, agent for the
Children's Bureau State Board OF
Health, spent the week in Mankato
Mr.. and Mrs. David Hagenstein OF
Seattle, Washington, arrived this noon
and are guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. j. p. Jensen. Mrs. Hagen
stein is Mr.. Jensen's youngest sister
Mr.. and Mr.. Hagenstein were for
merly residents of Mankato, but left
this city in 1875 to make their home
in the state of Washington.
Mrs. D. w. Roderick, daughter o.
l. N. Thompkins, and her two little
daughters, last night left for Boston
Mass, whence they will go to Chath-
am, Mass, to join Mr.. Roderick, who
is an officer at the United States
naval air station at that place. Mrs
Roderick will remain at that place
for three months or until such time
as Mr.. Roderick is transferred else.
where.
Mrs. w e. Ristvedt returned las
evening from a short honeymoon tC
Minneapolis and Priceton where she
and Mr.. Ristvedt visited relatives
They were loyalty entertained a.
Princeton Tuesday evening at ar
elaborate supper at the home of the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A
Ristvedt. W. e. Ristvedt joins Uncle
Sans army Thursday and expects tc
go to Fort Logan, Denver, Col.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17
Charge Of Criminal Libel Is
Made Against Them
RICECOUNTYCOURT ACTS
An Alleged Statement About
making Monkeys Ont Of
Sheriffs"
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch

st. Paul, May la. J. Fox and
George Purcell of The Nonpartisan
Leader here were arrested today.
They are charged with criminal libel.
The arrest is the result of a warrant
issued by Judge Childress of the Rice
county district court. The charge is
based on an alleged statement in The
Leader that the farmers would invite
the sheriffs to their meeting and
make monkeys out of them"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17
DEATH Of FRANK .HARKEE
me Young Man Was Victim OF Tu-
bercular Meningitis.

Frank Harkee, son of John Harkee,
residing on the Thompson ravine road.
died this morning at six o'clock, in st.
Joseph's hospital, following four
weeks illness with tubercular menin-
gifts. He was born in Mankato, Au-
gust TO, 1887, and lived in Mankato
practically all his life. After leaving
school he studied stone masonry, and
became a stone mason by trade. He
was one of the young men of Blue
Earth county selected for army serv-
ice. but was unable to go to camp on
account of illness. Surviving relatives
are the father and brothers Joe, Man
kato; and George, of Camp Sewer, S.
Carolina, now home on furlough; sis
ter, Miss Mary Harkee, residing at
the family home. Funeral services
will be held Monday at 9 a. m. in st.
Peter and Pauls Catholic church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17
Garden City

e. HI. Monroe and family motored
to Amboy in their new car Wednes-
day.
The big rain in this vicinity is
another strong drive against the
kaiser. The hay, pasture and grain
help as much as any other thing in
strengthening the allies.
H. o. Thompson and Ray Thomp-
son were at the S. H. Thurston farm
Wednesday. They returned to Am
boy drawing lumber wagon con-
tanning a cow behind the Ford
Mrs. G. w. John went to Lake
Crystal Tuesday to assist in getting
ready for the celebration of the fif-
ticth wedding anniversary of Mr.
and Mrs. Cobb of that place. Mr.
John and Willis went Wednesday
to be guests at the event. They
report a very successful affair.
E. W. Gates returned from Mime
apolis Tuesday. At last reports his
sen Bert is doing well following ar
operation Monday.
Everett Whitney spent a number
of days on business trip returning
Wednesday. .
M. E. Crane and wife have return.
ed after a visit to their daughter
and family at Redwing.
DIR. Franchere made number O
professional calls here Monday.
G.. E. Conkling and family hav,
joined the ranks of the motorists ant
are riding in a beautiful olive dral
Buick six.
A cordial invitation is extended
to every one to attend the Mother
Day service at the Christian church
May u. at 1890 a. m. Without tn,
sympathy, bravery and work of tn,
mothers. this world would be sal
old place these days. Make lif,
pleasant for her if you have her yet
if she's gone show your love and ap
probation of what she has been tt
you. Mother will have a place in tn,
sun on May -.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17
Harbor At Boston Closed.
Tinted BRASS DiSnafcb1

Boston, Mass, May .10.-The har-
Dor of Boston was closed today by
order of the navy department at
Washington. Local officials of the
department would make no other
comment than to say that the port
would probably be reopened after a
short time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17
s DEATH OF MRS. WILBY
She Passed Away This Morning At
Her Home North Third

She Passed Away This Morning At
Ks Her Home, North Third.
Mrs. Sarah Wildly, wife of John
Wildly, 629 North Third street, died
at her home this morning about five
o'clock, after lingering illness with
a complication of diseases. She was
born in Lexington township, Mime
sofa, July 26, 1872 and lived in this
vicinity practically all her life Sur
viving relatives are the widower John
Wildly; sisters, Mrs. Michael hester,
residing near LIE Sueur; Mrs. George
Slower, ST. Paul., Mrs. Margaret Eal-
ow, Bismark, N. Oak; brothers, Will
liam Dunn, Belle Plain: Joseph and
John Dunn, residing near LIE Sueur Flu :
neral services will be held next Mon
day morning in st. Thomas Catholic
church, LIE Sueur county
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17
KNOCKED DOWN BY AUTO
Walter Olson of New UIm Struck
While Crossing Street.

While Crossing Street.
Walter Olson of New Ulm, while
attempting to cross the street in the
storm last night held his umbrella
down over .his,face, and. failed to see
an approaching automobile, driven by
A. Lundgren, 706 Baker avenue, which
ran into him. knocking him down. Mr..
Olson was rendered unconscious He
was struck a bad blow on the head
by the machine. He was taken to
the Mankato Clinic and later to a
local hospital. His injuries are not
serious and it is expected that he
will be able to be out again within a
few days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17
EXPECTS A REVOLUTION
Traveller From Central. Empire Says
People Are Growing FESTIVE.
UNITED Press Dispatch.1

UNITED Press D1spatch.1
Copenhagen, Denmark, May 10.-A
traveller coming through this place
today from the central empires de-
.clares that if Germany does not sue
coed in making peace soon, there will
be revolution in that country as
well as Austria He declares that
notwithstanding the attempts of the
German government to conceal the
enormous losses that Germany has suf-
fered, the people are growing more
and more FESTIVE and impatient and
more and more eager for peace at
almost any price.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17
The Paris Matin Reioices.

UNITED Press Dispatch.1
Pairs, France, May 10.-"We rejoice
that the conspiracy against Premier
Lloyd George has failed" declares
The Paris Matin today editorially.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17
Marshall News Messenger:
Miss

Marshall News Messenger: Miss
Laura Cain of Mankato, who has been
visiting at the White home for some
time, went to st. Paul this week, ac-
companied by Miss Mae White. Aft
er visiting there for few weeks,
Miss White will be the guest of Miss
Cain at her home in Mankato,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17
Tracy Man Wounded.

UNITED Press Dispatch ]
Ottawa, Ont, May 10.-The Cana
dian casualty list of today contains
the name of Henry Bromberg of Tracy,
Mimi, wounded.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17

Brought Down Teut Planes.
Paris, May 10.-Six German planes
were brought down yesterday by
Sub Lieutenant Rene Fonck.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-05-17

Miss Lois Macbeth spent yesterday
with relatives at Lake Crystal.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-22

foal by registered clydesdale horse,
weight 1900 lbs. 8
no. 2, Daisy, bay mare, seven years
cid, will work wherever hitched,
weight 400 lbs
No. 3, Queen. sorrel mare, four
years old, good strap mare, weight
1900 lbs
No. 4, Billy, gray horse, 4 years
old, good strap horse and has been
worked some in the lead.
No 5, Nancy, bay mare, three years
old, has been broken to work.
No. 6, Grace, sorrel mare, seven
years old, q fine driver or rider, pace
o. trot, safe for any lady 10 drive
No. Z, Berkeley bay, years old
work anywhere hitehed Safe for
lady TO drive.
No. >, Lady, bay mare, A years old,
ga extra fine mare for riding or driy
ing.
no. Q, Bess, black mare, coming 9
years old.
No. 70, lin, a good heavy colt. com
ing years old
NO. IL, Wildilre, sired by Silk Bal
ley, and q blooded mare, something
nice, has several gaits now.
no. H. Clate, yearling colt
43 HEAD OF CATTLE.
IA Head Of cows.
This is a nice bunch OF COVE, none
Of them over i've years old. Some Of
them fresh now and most Of the 9TH
ers will be fresh in early spring.
z head thoroughbred Holstein hei.
fers, 2 years old. Most Of these hei-
fers will be fresh soon.
2 thoroughbred Jersey heifers, 2
years cid, win be fresh by sale or
soon after.
3 2year-old heifers and steers.
yearling heifers and steers
I thoroughbred Holstein bull, TWEEN
ty months old.
] good Durham bull. fourteen
months old.
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-22

ter, good as new: Thomas drill go,
S-spout disc drill good as new; ] Os,
bora mower, in good shape; 2 Buck.
eye egltivators. in good shape; No
10 Oliver piows; single shovel
plow; 1S-tooth spring harrow; 2
spike tooth harrows, new; set
grain ladders. 20 foot, solid oak,
rood: 2-horse wagon and ladders,
Weber make Of wagon, good as
new; falling top buggy: / buggy
pole; sleigh and bells: 16-foot log
chain pair sDreaders. 8 double
trees, IL single trees. 2 treble trees,
10 jockey sicks; ] crow bar; ! long
handle scoop; picks; forks and
hoes; X.cut saws
HARNESS.
Two sets Yankee harness, good as
rev: collars; team brides; 4
lead reins; leather halters. / set
single driving harness. good shape;
1 sets Dlow harness.
HOUSEHOLD AND WiTcHEN FUR
NiTuRE.
heating stoves; organ wash.
ing machine; Cypress Incubator,
24u-egg, good as new; lot OF dishes
ond pans and cooking utensils and
and worker, weight 1890, you can't
hook this horse wrong: No. IL. Black
other articles toe numerous to men
ton.
TERMS OF SALE.
a credit Of 8 months will be given
on all sums OF $40 and over, the pur.
f.naGp~ ~ Dfva unfa xyfth apurnuaI
security, negotiable ana payable at
the Citizens National Bank OF Mar.
tinsburg. W. Va, with interest from
date. Under $40 cash. No property
to be removed until terms are com
plied with
Discount for cash
II. l.. SNApP and ]. G.. STOUT.
Dodd and Hoffman Auctioneers
Harwood Burfshars, Clerk
2ts
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-22

OF tie best ever owned for general
work; No. 8, Jack bay gelding, s
years old, weight 1000, an elegant
daver ana worker. bred from the
Rouse horse Bar0nade, safe Tor ia.
dies and children; No. 8, Oleta, Wi
Tiers registered mare, in foal by Lu
Clan Chimes, viii work heavy, her
papers Will be produced day Of sale;
No 10. Prince, sorrel horse lender
horse, general purposes: No. ID. Dan.
~, bay horse, weight 100. leader
end worker and driver; No. 10, Jack,
bay Belgian colt. coming 2 years, a
perfect black No. Il. l pair Of ele-
sant mules. blacks, and years
OLD, both leaders and broken to the
Queens taste, weight 1,050 each;
NOS 70 and Is, pair of good mules,
and II years old. leaders and wor.
kers; Nos, ~ and Is. A pair Of fine
mule colts good boned ones.
Three heavy draft Percheron colts,
coming ! year old; l blooded driving
colt, coming ? years old.
So HEAD OF CATTLE.
Cows, heifers and sieefs, rs head
OF fresh COWS and heavy springers,
composed of well bred Jerseys, Dur
hams and Jersey crossed on HoI-
stein and Durham. Here is a fine lot
OF young cattle. not an old one in the
bunch; some well bred bulls, also
some fine Holstesns.
SHEEP.
40 head Of well bred ewes, will
lamb at the right time; one very fine
luck
HOGS.
Poland China Gross: 90 head Of
hogs and sh0atse ? OF which are
trood sows SS shoats ranging from
20 lbs to 100 lbs. each also one very
fine Poland China male hog. as good
rs the county can produce, win weigh
80 lbs.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS.
deEbie ais superior corn plan
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1918-01-22

Thursday, February 21-Mrs. NJ.
l.. Jones, two and one-haIf miles
north Of Martinsburg on Williams
port Pike.
Friday February 2z-Mrs Ashby
Potts, Mount Rock Farm, on Arden
Road.
Saturday February 2S--G r. All
port, near Ridenour's School House,
Moler avenue, Martinsburg
Monday, February rs - Charlie
Miller one mile east OF Green sburg
Tuesday, February 26James IIo
yegmale and r. J. Smith, one mile
north o. Martinshurg, on Williams.
port pike (Trimble Farlp)