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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Young Lady Teacher Writes OF Her
Experience i'm Fire Region.

Mrs. N. A. Heydon or Minneapolis
has received the following letter
from her daughter, Miss Jessie Hey
don, who teaches school in Colerain,
in reference to the large forest fires
which have been raging in Northern
Minnesota. She writes:
Saturday was the Jonah day of my
life. A Miss Hutchins, former teach
err of Coleraine, but who is now run
ming for county superintendent, in
vited bunch of us to go campaign
ing with her. She has fliver, so
we nothing loathe accepted, went to
Swan river about thirty miles from
here. 1t was a beautiful day but
somewhat windy. Had a lovely drive
over. We saw a few smouldering
fires along the way but nothing to
excite our fear We. fooled around
at Swan river and had fine day
there
Started back o. K, but had not
gone far when evidence of fire be-
came noticeable. What were smould-
turning were blazing fires. Both
sides of the road were blazing walls
The wind was blowing and boughs
cracking and large cinders dropping
into the car and the smoke was un
describable. We couldn't see on inch
ahead of us. Thank goodness the
road had no abrupt turns or we sure
ly would have been goners. l couldn't
tell you how many stretches we went
through hoping each one to be the
last.
Jessie Hutchins surely did some
good driving and believe me there is
nothing like Ford! I never thought
of the gasoline tank but it behaved
finely. About mile out of Coleraine
we had little car trouble but we
were away from the fire. never
thought I'd be so glad to see Coler-
aine as much as 1 did Saturday
evening. 1t surely is day I'll never
forget in my lifetime.
Fires are raging all around us
However, Coleraine is safe. We have
the lake on the south and east ant
the mine pits on the west and in the
north the country is all open.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Youny Lad Victim; His Car Turned
Turtle On HiuhWay

John Moe, twelve year old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Moe, residing
near Hanska, was killed in an auto
accident late Tuesday evening, on the
highway four miles northwest of
Hanska. He was driving a Ford car
and was alone, so the manner in which
the accident occurred is not known.
The car turned turtle, however, and
was found on top of the lad His neck
was broken. County Attorney AID.
Frederickson and Coroner G.. F. Rel
neke of New Ulm were called to the
Moe home Wednesday afternoon, out
it was deemed unnecessary to hold an
inquest
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Former Resirent of Mankato Passed
AWAY at Rochester

Edgar F. Halstead, former resi-
dent of Mankato, who is known to
large circle of friends here, died
at his home in Rochester on October
16, death being caused by tubercu
losis of the lungs. When resident
of Mankato Mr.. Halstead was en-
gagged in the plumbing trade and
lived here for many years. The fam
lily moved to Rochester about four or
five years ago.
Edgar Halstead was born at Wat
ertown, Wis, on October Is, 1872. In
1898 he was united in marriage to
Miss Bessie Pearson of this city and
the wife and four children survive
the deceased. Mrs. Hortense, Hal
stead's mother, and three brothers
and three sisters also survive the de-
ceased. He was the son of former
street commissioner, Albert Halstead.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Well known Young Man WEEDS Miss
Maroaret Bienapf.
lOFa pouch-a7zd 1VO7HTH

The wedding of Miss Margaret
Bienapf and Mr.. Julius Griebel was
solemnized at st. Peter and Pauls
church at six o'clock this morning
Rev. Father Theis officiated. The
couple left for the twin cities where
they will remain a few days. They
are popular young couple of Mankato.
She is the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Wendell Bienapf1 and Mr.. Gribel is
assistant manager of the Mankato
theatre
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Boy Left at the Home of Family in
lie Row.

A little baby boy was found in
rattan satchel by MI. and Mrs. Carl
Eric of LIE Roy underneath their WIN
dow Thursday night about eleven
o'clock. The baby was crying which
awakened them. Fearing they might
get into trouble they got into a rig
and drove over to Mr.. Eric's father
from where they sent message to a
LIE Roy doctor and the constable. They
also phoned to Adolph Rhend, who
lives near by and told him of it. He
went over and got the child and took
it home. The little boy was wrapped
up and laid on pillow. The clothes
wero all clean but were of cheap ma
terial. Pinned to the child's blanket
was ten dollar bill. The little fell
low is now looking for good home
as Mrs. Rhend cannot keep him, hav-
ing four children of her own. The
sheriff and county attorney will well
come any information that will lead
to the discovery of those who disposed
of the child in this manner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
It Is Returning To Battling Nelson
After Many Days.

Bread cast upon the waters" is
returning much less than the pro-
verbal thousand fold to Battling
Nelson, the Durable Dane" of light
weight champion fame. Nelson, who is
penniless through legal technicalities
and suffering from Spanish influenza
will nevertheless have his hospital bill
paid. The "Battler" appealed to
friends to come to his aid A check
for $203, the gift of an organization
he aided in the heyday of his career
will cover the immediate expenses
The veteran of the ring is declared
to be out of danger and on the road to
recovery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Former Street Car Conductor Made

supreme SdCriTiCe IN france.
81 regret to inform you that Owen
G. Pierson was officially reported as
killed in action September ~
The above was telegram received
by Mrs. Flora Pierson, mother of
Private Pierson. He was a member
of the 304th Field Artillery, Battery c..
He was twenty two years old on
May %. Prior to his entering the
service he was street car conductor
at ST. Paul, from where he left with
the selected men on March "a for
Camp Dodge. From there he was
transferred to Camp Devens, Mass,
and in April sailed from Camp Upton,
Long Island.
He is survived by his mother, two
brothers, Harold, missionary in
West Africa and Lyle at Rapidan, and
a sister, Mrs. l.. G.. Halves, Mankato,
Route 1, with whom his mother is
staying.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
President Wilson Has Issued the
Documents; Received in ST. Paul.

Minneapolis, October 21-Interment
orders for Paul F. Dehnel, recently
on trial in the United States district
court charged with violation of the
espionage act, and who was ordered
interned by President Wilson follow
ing a disagreement, arrived at the
United States district attorneys office
and were turned over to the United
States marshal late Saturday. Dehnel
who has been held in the county Jail
pending the arrival of the order, soon
will be ia zen to an internment camp to
be held until the close of the war.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Pleaded Not Guilty to Charge of As
sauIt, Third Degree.

j. w. WiSeman, who was arrested
and taken to the police station Friday
night after he had struck Marie Eller
with fire extinguisher at the Helm
rich hotel, was brought before Judge
Temple in the municipal court this
morning on charge of assault in the
third degree. Wiseman entered plea
of not guilty and his case was con
t1nued until 2 p. M, this afternoon.
The defendant was brought before
the court at two o'clock this after
noon and his case continued until
nine o'clock tomorrow morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25

Captain A. d. McDougall, an old
resident of Mankato, spent day in
the city last week visiting his sister,
Mrs. Alex Macdonald. He was very
much pleased to see the improve
ments in Mankato. The new bridge
over the Minnesota river he thought
was fine. He was very sorry he could
not spent few days in the city and
visit with friends.
Mrs. Ross Esbenson of Cambria was
a business caller in the city yester-
day.
Miss Xenia Babcock viii go to Fair
mont tonight to spend Sunday with
her brother, V. o. BabcOck, who eX-
poets to leave soon for army service
Mrs M. Cooper, wife of DR.. Cooper
of Winnebago was in the city between
trains today, calling on friends.
Mrs. F. Nelson, Jr., of Amhoy was
shopping in the city yesterday.
Mrs. F. w. Boeseh of Amboy was
visiting friends in the city yesterday
R. J. Hodapp of Minneapolis was in
the city today and stopped at the Ber
Pay hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Jessup have
gone to Des Moines, Ia, where they
will visit friends for some time.
Jean Spielman and Josh Brady @
Minneapolis are N the city on bust
ness and are stopping at the Ben Pay
hotel.
F. A. Van Holm of Minneapolis was
a bushes SIS caller in the city today.
]. S. Alaskson of Minneapolis was
transacting business in the city to
day.
M. F. Sullivan and family nave re
turned from an automobile trip tt
Window
Emil Armenian, who has been EN-
ployed for some time a. The Forum
Fargo, N. D., is spending a few day!
at home before leaving with the Fargo
contingent of selected men for For
Winfield Scott, Cal.
D.. M. Abbott, a former resident O
Mankato, is spending a few days il
the city, renewing old acquaintance
after an absence of fifteen years. MI
Abbott was born in a residence OF
Agency hill, and spent his early you'll
here. His father was Moses R. Alb
bolt, who formerly operated a broom
factory in this city. Mr.. Abbott, VIII,
is stopping at the Ben Pay hotel
stated today that he was impresse,
by the growth of Mankato, and tn
general appearance of prosperity, an,
noted many important improvement
in the city since his residence her
fifteen years ago. Mr. Abbott's hom
is now at Eldorado, Kansas.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Mrs. Gertrude Haedt Passed Away At
the Detention Hospital.

Mrs Gertrude Haedt of 135 Park
way avenue, wife of Otto Haedt, died
at the detention hospital yesterday
afternoon, death being accused by in
f1uenZa. She was born in Germany,
December 8, 1898, and was twenty
years of age at the time of her
death. Surviving relatives are the
widower; the father, Carl LANCE of
Lake Crystal; sister, Mrs. Carl Haedt,
Lake Crystal; brothers, Charles and
Otto Lang, Lake Crystal. Funeral
services were held this afternoon, and
interment was made in Glenwood GEM
etery
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
lie Roy Bowen Is Given Higher and
Well -Merited Commission.

1t is now Captain LIE Roy Bowen.
He recently was promoted to the po-
sition, having graduated from an Of
ficers training camp with the title of
second lieutenant. He was afterward
made first lieutenant. He is at Camp
Mcclellan. Alabama. He is attached
to the Thirty sixth Field artillery.
Captain Bowen saw service in France
and was at the battle of Chateau
Thiery. His promotion is merited.
He is son of Mr.. and Mrs. John R.
Bowen
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
First Session Will Be Held In St.
Paul On Thursday.

Members of the community labor
board in thirteen districts of the
United States employment service i'm
Minnesota will attend a conference
at the state capital Thursday to OBJ
tain first hand information on the
detail of the statewide labor survey
to be made here through the boards.
Hugo V. Koch of the Federal En-
ployment service and the state ad-
visory board, will present the pro-
gram. The first report is scheduled
to be completed Nov Is. Similar
ones will be made monthly here
after to keep government officials
accurately advised of the national
labor situation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
They Will Be Permitted To Do So
Before Serving State.
ETTnifed Press DiSpatch I

st. Paul, October 22.-MinnesOta
draftees who wish to vote in the next
election this fall may do so before
they leave for camp if they wish to do
so. This was the ruling handed down
by Attorney General Clifford L. Hill
ton this afternoon. Men, however,
must not disclose the manner in which
they voted. An attesting witness,
either a postmaster, assistant post
master, county official with seal
must stamp each ballot.
Commissioned officers in the army
or navy may also act as attesting
witnesses The ballots will be placed
in an envelope and mailed, and the
postoffice employees will hold
them until election day.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Statement Made BY General March
to Senate Committee

Washington, October 19.-General
March in his press interview today
made public the fact that in the past
week the Germans have been forced
to relinquish 800 square miles of ter
ritory which they have held for long
period Of time.
He also stated that the British in
their advance in Flanders have reach
ed point on the Holland frontier
which is just opposite Bruges.
Over two million American soldiers
are over seas, General March told the
senate military committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Sccretary McAdoo is Counting Noses
As Well As Dollars.

Washington, October 21.-Secretary
McAdoo is counting noses as we'll as
dollars in the Fourth Liberty loan
campaign. The secretary is now in
possession of figures that lead to the
estimation that there were 100000
purchasers of bonds in the present
drive. There now seems little uues-
ION but that the total subscribed will
go several millions over the minimum
1llotment for the nation of $4,000
70 600
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
MADELIA COUPLE MARRIED

John F. Schulz and Ella F. Brandt
both of Madelia, were very happily
married this noon at the home of
Rev. G. A. Cahoon of this city. The
young people are both we'll known
in and about Madelia Mr.. Schulz
will leave this week with the selected
men called to Camp Cody. Accom-
panying the young people at the we'd
ding were Susie Bohlke, Mable Boh-
Ike, l.. H. Kolbell and Earl Gilberts.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Draft Calls Resumed.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch
Washington, October 22.-The draft
calls suspended three weeks ago, be-
cause of the influenza, now are going
out again in certain localities where
it is safe to send men to the canton
ments. The Localities will not be an
nounced at present
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Sunk Without WARMING,

UNITED Press Dispntch1
London, October 21.-The Irish
steamer Dundalk was sunk this morn
cen members of a crew of thirty are
ing when the attack was made. Thir-
ing in the Irish sea by German SUBJ
marine. The vessel wa given no warn
all that have been saved.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Well Known Prohibitionist of Martin
County Succumbs.

Richard Price, one of Martin coun-
tvs best known pioneers, and for
fifty years one of the most staunch
prohibition advocates in Southern
Minnesota, passed away at his home
last Friday evening
His death was due to general de-
cline, incident to old age. For a
couple years he has been gradually
losing strength and for several
months past he has been very feeble
and it has been apparent that he
could not long survive.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Germans To Give Freedom to the de
ported BeIoians
TAssociat. Vi Press Dis

TASsOcfat,M Press DiSno tch1
Rome, October 22.-The Observatory
Romano, the semi official vatican
newspaper. says that Baron Won der
Lanoken, chief of the German politi-
cal department at Brussels, Informed
Cardinal MERCER. that when the Ger
mans evacuate Belgium they will re-
lease the deported Belgians and poll
tical prisoners.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Take Over Gun That Has Been Bom-
bardinu Dunkirk for Year.

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch]
London. Official-Monday Night.
October 21.-The allied forces which
swept the Germans from Flanders
captured the fifteen-inch long range
cannon which has been bombarding
Dunkirk for year. The gun was un-
damaged
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Tune Played BY German Prisoner Did
Not Go Far.

London, October 1.-[By Mail. lin
town. bound train a stalwart killed
sergeant had in custody a thin, lanky
German prisoner of war.
. The prisoner was a boy of some
sixteen or seventeen years, and he
seemed highly pleased with England.
When not surveying the passing seen
cry he cheered himself by playing on
a mouth organ. After trying one or
two tunes he suddenly broke into
Love me and the world is mine.'
STOW that, young'un" growled the
sergeant, 1--WE don't love yer, and the
world amt yours. See?"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
A. J. Burford Cut Throat; Body Found
in Cornfield.

A. ]. Burford, transient in the
city of Rochester, was found dead
yesterday morning in cornfield in
the southeastern part of the city. His
throat was cut from ear to ear. He
evidently had killed himself while in
state of dependency. On his per-
son was found a registration card
from the clinic, showing that he had
gone there for medical treatment. His
case probably was hopeless and he
chose death by his own hand rather
than wait for final natural dissolu-
ton. iii
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Beauford Boy Dies in Camp.

Mr. and Mrs. David Getty of Beau
ford received message today stating
that their son died this morning in
the army camp at Fort Omaha, Ne
braska, death being caused by pneu-
monia. The remains are expected to
arrive in Mankato tomorrow.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25

Warning that solicitors are touring
the country to sell a costly book on
foods which they represent to be put
out by the government was received
today from the national food admin
istratiOn by A. d. Wilson, federal
food administrator for Minnesota.
The administration officials explain
ed that all publications of the gov
eminent are distributed either free
or at cost. A few textbooks have
been Endorsed which cost at the most
about $1.25. The solicitors are said
to be getting $4.75 for the book they
are selling.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Bows and Girls Club at Good Thun-
der Collected $500.

At a special meeting of the Boys
and Girls club Of Good Thunder on
Friday evening, the members voted to
collect money for the sufferers in the
burnt over district. The president,
Miss Selma DEWITT, appointed a COM
mittee for each section of the town
and nearby districts. Nothing daunt-
ed by the rain, Saturday morning
found the committees at work and
when the collections were brought to-
gether at the close of the day they
were found to be nearly $500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Names of Officers and Men Who
Went Down With Ticonderoga.

limited Press DfSna ten
Washington, October 22.-The names
of two lieutenants and ninety nine
privates who lost their lives on the
American transport Ticonderoga were
made public today. There were
fourteen privates saved. Previously
the navy department had made pub
lie the names of eleven officers and
102 men of the navy who lost their
lives in the disaster.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Pleaded Guilty to the Charge Of As
sauIt in Third Decree.

J. W. Wiseman was before Judge
Temple in the municipal court again
this morning at nine o'clock and
through his attorney charged the plea
of not guilty, to the charge of as
sault in the third degree, to that of
guilty. He was fined $25.
Frank Young was brought before
the court at the same time on
charge of having been drunk and
disorderly. He pleaded guilty to the
charge and was fined SIS and costs.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
DisorderIy CHARGE.

Mrs. John Seivenburger was brought
before the municipal court this after
noon at two o'clock on a charge OF
disorderly conduct. Her case was
continued until tomorrow morning at
nine o'clock.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Draft Evader Arrested.

TAssOciated Press D1spa tchJ
Brainerd, October 22.-Leslie
Kruger, the draft evader from Owen,
Wis, was arrested here. He escaped
during a fight with a posse at his
home recently.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Fire In Fire Zone.

Duluth, October 22.-Heavy rain
throughout the fire zcne has extin-
guished the remaining blazes. Last
night fires were burning near Superior
and Oliver, Wis.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Forester Cox Issued Statement Roast
inq the Legislature.

Federal Dam, October 19.-Forester
Cox issued a statement declaring the
legislature to blame for the forest fire
catastrophy. Reduced appropriations
made an efficient patrol impossible, he
said Rain is falling in the fire zone.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-25
Food Administration Puts Quietus On
This Diet Article,

Whipping cream went out of bust
ness today under the general order of
the United States food administration
that no public eating place shall
contains more than 20 per cent of
butter fat
The Washington herald., 1918-01-13

Here's tip, but don't mention where you got it:
Trailhing will this week, and the chances
Thursday night will be "he night nothing about
this but Washington seeing this big feature of
Billy Sunday meeting will do well HE themselves to the big
wooden building that night No. the won't be ad
mitted The meeting for only It's to be the first Bible
class night and booked march the Taber
nacle to hear Billy
lady slipped The Herald booth the Tabernacle
last night and left subscription for The Herald be
her in France He's with Gen. Prshings She said
the boy is great admirer of Billy "and he can't hear him
preach he at least Of the Washington
that's doing such wonderful work for the meetings."
Notice the crowd that does "stagedoo" after
Tabernacle meetings? Hundreds line door No. glimpse
Billy Sunday and INA" they scramble through their linn
CUISINE Frequently the evangelist and his wife hold
receptions outside the big building James Haeett Doug
Fairbanks drew such crowdsi
Next time the usher Tabernacle slips you tin col
lection plate notice the hole punched the bottom pam
That's discourage visitors taking home the
With hole in the bottom the pans aren't worth hang
cooking. That's the answerl
Speaking of collections, they have the system
pat" the Tabernacle Those ushers "fr-hat Bys
worda crowd Of persons eight minutes All of
the collected is dumped into big wash basin carried
to bank Some job counting those nickels and pennies
In cities the Tabernacle "Tabenickel" because
nickel the plentiful piece of money dropped
One of the reporters in press box Tabernacle
night timed Billy while he shaking the hands of visitors
after the meeting. The stopwatch showed that Billy
with seventyseven handshakes mnute Billy shakes
hands year than any other person State-he
President not exceped.a