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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-03-29
kasota

lazy.
Miss Mildred Allen is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Joseph Olson in st. Peter
this week
Miss. Theresa Vetter has been re-
elected to teach in the Mankato
schools for another year.
Mrs. Martin Erickson is quite
seriously i'll with quinsy.
Rev. r. c. Bailey and his daughter,
Mrs. A. K. Wheeler, were entertained
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. w.
Clapp Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Irene Ray of Owatonna was a
week end visitor at the home of w.
B. Pulver and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. M Granger enter
tanned few friends at supper last
Sunday evening.
F. Grossfield who has been taking
treatments in Minneapolis for ear
trouble is improving and is expected
home the last of the week.
Hugh Usher was called to Pringer
Iowa, last week by the death of his
mother
Joseph Hardegger of Lake Jeffer-
son arrived Tuesday for an indefin-
lite stay at the home of his daughter
Mrs. S. w. johnson and family.
Miss Lulu Waterman has accepted
position as stenographer in Mime
apolis.
j. T. Johnson of Cleveland called
on Kasota relatives last Sunday.
Rev. ]. M. Balm of Mankato spent
Monday at the home OF Rev. Bailey
and family.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Presbyterian church will meet Thurs
day afternoon at the home of Mrs. c.
w. Babcock.
Miss Gertrude Sanberg returned
| home the later part of last week from
Henderson where she has been sub
| shutting as teacher
John ]. Hall of Los Angeles, CAL
will give a temperance lecture in the
village hall next Sunday afternoon al
three o'clock.
Mrs. A. G. Aim was on the sick
list the first of the week
Mrs. A. ]. Lamberton gave a fare
well party last Saturday afternoon
for Mrs Charles Aim who left the
same evening for Fairmont to joiI
! her husband who has employment
there.
Mrs. George Reedfield of Mankatt
was business caller in town las
| Saturday.
Miss Hannah Berquist was Man
kato visitor last Saturday.
Miss Clarinda Foreman spent las
Sunday with friends at LeSueul
Center.
| Mrs. J. A. Lemon and daughter
Leona returned to their home in
Lake Benton Wednesday after sew
| eral months stay at the home of Mrs
j. Berquist.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Moulton ant
family were Mankato callers las
Saturday
The Kasota girls won in the bas-
ketball game played with the Mont
gomery team at Montgomery las
| Monday afternoon. The Kasota team
! is now champion of Southern Mime
sofa.
| Misses Clara Nobel and Ruth John
son were shoppers in Mankato last
Saturday.
Mrs. R. D. Fawcett pleasantly en-
/ tertained a party of young ladies last
Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. C. w. Babcock and Mrs. M
| r. Stark made trip to Mankato last
Saturday.
r. L. Bradshaw was a business
| caller at Mankato between train:
! last Saturday.
| Mr.. and Mrs Martin Henbscher anG
family of Greenbay, Wis, are spend
| ing several days of the week at the
G. w. Myers home. From here they
will go to Cleveland, Ohio, to make
their home.
Glen Youatt who came from Mime
apolis to attend the funeral of his
grandmother, Mrs. Hogan johnson
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-03-29
LAKE CRYSTAL MAN
HURT IN BOAT BUMP
Charles Pierce Was Aboard
Destroyer When II Collided
With British Warship
ASSOCIATED Press Disnatch.l


Washington, March 21.-Charles
Pierce of Lake Crystal, Mimi, was
among the seriously injured in the
destroyer Maniey collision. He was
an engine man on the destroyer.
Washington, March 21.-Lieutenant
Commander Richard Elliott and three
men were killed aboard the American
destroyer Manley which collided with
British warship. Several Ameri
cans were hurt.
The address of Charles Pierce is
rural route three out of Lake Crys-
tall
Mr.. Pierce was an orphan boy
and was adopted into the home of
! Owen Parry, who for number OF
years lived at Lake Crystal and later
moved to Judson, but is now in New
York state. Mr.. Pierce received his
education in the schools Of Lake
Crystal. He has been in the navy
for five or six years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-03-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Olson, who
were married last Saturday, are spend
ing part of their wedding trip at
Sioux CITY and Omaha
Mrs. Charles Rost and daughter,
Miss Clara. of st. Peter, visited
friends in the city yesterday.
J. B. Richards, grand chancellor of
the knights of Pythias of Minnesota,
has returned from a trip to the lodges
at Tracy, Marshall, and Candy. He
was accompanied on his trip by p.
w. McAllister, grand keeper of rec
ords and seals of the lodge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-03-29
Judson

The funeral of Mrs. AL Dana took
place here Wednesday. Interment at
Hebron.
Several from Judson were at St.
Paul Tuesday attending the funeral
of the late Evan Roberts of that
baby boy at their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conner Evans are re-
joicing over the arrival OF another
place
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-03-29
DEATH TAKES SOLDIER
Remains of John Wondra Laid to
Rest in Montgomery Cemetery.

The remains of John Wondra were
laid to rest the first of the week in
the National cemetery southwest OF
Montgomery. Mr. Woridra was a pri-
ate stationed at Camp Cody. DEM
ing, New Mexico. Private Wondra
was twepty-four years old and the
Oldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Wondra of Derrynane township. He
left for Camp Dodge last September
with the other selected men of Lee
Sueur county, and later he was
transferred to Camp Cody. His death
occurred Sunday, March 10, from
pneumonia following an operation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-03-29
Rail Bill is Sicned.

Washington, March 2i.-President
Wilson has signed the bill bringing
the railroads under government oper-
alton until twenty-one months after
the end Of the war.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-03-29
chi,dren PLAYED With Matches

The fire that yesterday destroyed a
portion Of the fence and small barn
at the local fair grounds was caused
bv children playing with matches.
The work of the fire department pre-
vented the fire from following the
fence and reaching buildings that
really were of some value.
Caradoc G. Jones of Judson was in
the city on business today.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-08
HoLLANDsvILLE

Miss Elsie Brittingham spent last week
att he home of her aunt, Mrs. Ella Ca
hail. during the absence of their little
daughter Dorothy, who was removed to
a Wilmington hospital for treatment.
The Parent Teacher Association of the
Black Swamp school will hold their next
regular meeting on March 18th. The
meeting promises to be Of special inter-
est as prominent speakers are expected
to be present.
A successful Farm Bureau meeting was
held at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
H. Lister on Thursday, February 21st
conducted by H. H. Zimmerly, who es-
pecially emphasized the importance Of
farmers keeping book accounts, and pre-
sented to each member a record book
for this work. Many new members were
also enrolled.
The many friends of Mrs. Emma Wust-
ner. nee Emma Laramore, were greatly
shocked to learn Of her death, which oc-
cured at a Philadelphia hospital after
an unsuccessful operation on Thursday.
February 21st. Mrs. Wustner was S5
years, months and days old. The
deceased was well known in this locality
where she had spent a part Of her girl
hood days, and leaves besides relatives
a host of congenial friends, who greatly
lament her death.
Mrs. Sarah Wyatt. teacher of Fraziers
school, informs the public that there will
be box and shadow social and a parcel
post sale at this school on Friday even
ing, March Sth. Should stormy weather
prevail the social will be held the fol-
lowing Saturday evening The public is
urgently asked to be present as arrange
ments are in progress for an evening Of
special interest to everyone.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-08

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Milford chronicle., 1918-03-08
GREENWOOD.

Miss Helen Moore. Of Seaford, and Ser
geant Byron P. Gibson. Of Camp Dix.
were visitors at the home of Miss Claire
E. A. Coulter on Thursday and Friday
Of last week.
Y On Tuesday evening Of last week. the
Greenwood High School and the faculty
gave Miss Ethel b. Gibson, their princi-
pal, most delightful surprise party on
the occasion Of her birthday. Miss Gib-
son received as a gift two War Saving
Stamps. Before the guests departed Miss
Gibson received the best wishes for MANY
more such happy birthdays.
On Thursday evening Mr.. and Mrs
Clinton Record entertained in honor Of
Miss Helen Moore. who is visiting Miss
Coulter Among those present were
Misses Julia and Claire Coulter and Helen
Moore and Messrs. Addison Porter and
Charles Conoway. At a late hour re-
freshments were served in abundance
and everyone reported most enjoyable
evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Conoway enter
tained in honor of their son Charles on
Friday evening Of last week, when Misses
Delema Dockety, Sadie Hollis, Julia and
Claire Coulter and Alessrs. Addison Por-
ter Clarence Ocheltree and Ebe T. Rey-
nolds were the guests. Charles made
himself as agreeable a host as did he the
preceding week when Ell entertained the
senior class Of the Greenwood High
School, Of which he is a member. Re
freshments were served and an enjoyable
evening spent
Miss Julia NJ. Coulter was a weekend
visitor at the home Of Rev. and Mrs.
Charles w. Moore Of Salisbury. Nd, last
week.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-08
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Milford chronicle., 1918-03-08
Samuel J. Wilson & Sor
MILTON. DELAWARE.

Suuerai Directors ana Embalmern.
We have added to our funeral equlI
nent q new Motor Funeral Car, "a
Ehich we make no extra charge. "
iave stil retained our Black ana Whit
.uyse drawn hearse, which therefor
Jlaces US in a position to furnish eithei
iorse draw or motor hearses.
We are the best equipped and ca n
ne largest stock OF funeral supplis
Outh OF Wilmington.
Call phone. office No. %, residence \
y Phone service day and night.
aIllng after 10 p. m. call No. 20. Al
alls promptly answered. No ext
harge for distance, use OF hearses
sIfe's services.
We also carry a large and compiled
tesortment Of Furniture, Carriages, RunI
bouts. Farm Wagons, Rack Wagons an,
farming Implements.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-08
lYINOL MAKES
CHILDREN STRONG
And Invigorates Old People

ANY doctor will tell you that the
ingredients of Vinol as printed below
contain the elements needed to i'm
prove the health of delicate children
and restore strength to old people.
r. Cod Liver and Beef Peptones, Iron
and Manganese Peptonates, Iron and
Ammonium Citrate, Lime and Soda
Glyeerophosphates, casearin.
Those who have puny, ailing or
rundown children or aged parents
may prove this at our expense.
Besides the good it does children
and the aged there is nothing like
Vinol to restore strength and vitality
TO weak, nervous women and over
worked, rundown men.
Try it. If you are not entirely sat-
ished, we will return your money
without question; that proves our
fairness and your protection. Mil
lions of people have been convinced
this way.
e. H. Bratton. Druggist.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-08

advertise in the Chronicle.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
BOYS GET MILK
FROM FARMERS cows

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD, Del, Aug s.-Some farm
ers near town for the past few weeks
haev been annoyed because their milch
COWS have not been giving milk. The
cows are turned in the pastures In the
day, or staked In clover patches, and
are driven TO the barns I'm the even
ing. The mystery was solved this week
when a farmer found two small boys
I'm his pasture with buckets milking
their COWS. For tho past few weeks
these boys have been seen riding bicy-
cles in this community, but at first the
shortage I'm the milk was not connected
with them. The farmer seeing the
boys ride up the early part Of the week
and hide their wheels In the nearby
woodland, decided TO watch them. Soon
after his efforts were awarded as he
saw them milking the cows. Securing
the bicycles he took them 10 the house,
calling to the boys, III you want them,
come TO the house" After debating the
question about an hour the boys went
TO the house for their bicycles, which
they received, after lecture from the
farmer.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
REV. E. P. ROBERTS,
NJ. E. PASTOR, DIES

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN, Aug S.-The funeral
OF the Rev. p. p. Roberts, aged Ga years
who died at his home in Mlddletown
Tuesday night Will be held at 1 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. The deceased had
been in poor health for several years
and retired from the ministry last year
because OF his health and removed 10
Mlddletown.
Mr. Roberts had been a member OF
the Wilmington Conference for "a years
and during that time had held some
important charges In the conference
His last charge was al Newark where
he was pastor Of the Newark M p
Church, 1916 and 1917. His first charge
In the conference was at RoXana In
1884. He had served as pastor at the
following places: ROxana. Bishopvllle,
oxford. Preston, Milton
Odessa, Bethel Still Pond, Chestertown,
Easton. Denton, Elkton, Pooomoke City
and Newark.
He Is survived by his wife, one son
who Is In tho service and ono daugh-
ter.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
BY the United Press
BY FRED S. FERGUSON

United Press STAFF Correspondent.
WITH THE AMERICAN ARMIES IN
FRANCE. Aug. 8.-(7t5 a. m.)-Amerl-
can and French troops, crossing the
Soissons-Rhelms highway, are driving
on the heights between the Vesle and
Alsne.
Desperate counter attacks broke
down under fierce Allied artillery fire
The Allies are holding all the positions
they have gained and are steadily
pushing on. Heavy fighting Is going on
along a wide front north OF the Vesle
Additional bridging material is being
rushed up and new crossings are being
established
The weather has cleared which Is re-
garded as favorable TO the Allies
American alrmen have found the
grave Of Lieut.. Quentin Roosevelt, who
was brought down In an aerial battle
back Of the Germans before the coun-
ter offensive started. The grave was
marked with a wooden cross. II was
located al the edge Of Chamery Wood
abOai four miles east OF Fere-en-Tar-
denOls)
The Americans late yesterday reached
the railway and main highway north
Of the Vesle. They cross.V- The river
on foot bridges lmpr1v'sed from the
Trunks Of fallen trees itshed together.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
NO SECRETARY YET
FOR ADVISORY BOARD

The State Advisory Board Of the
United States Employment Service. met
In the old Federal building at Sixth and
King streets. last night. The matter Of
selecting permanent secretary who will
act as executive officer for the board,
was postponed Many applicants for
the position were present. Letters were
read from other applicants The appli-
cants present were called before the
board, one at time. and questioned
as to their qualifications.
The board has determined that the
applicant selected for the position Of
secretary shall be a man OF both in
telligence and executive ability. The
secretary must be a man who will be
able to decide questions affecting labor
and capital far reaching in effect.
The board gave attention to the dis
tributlon Of available labor throughout
the State and the proportions for each
district to supply in the event Of
shortage. as is the case at the present
time.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
YERGER ORDERED
BACK TO WORK

Warren NJ. Yerger was before Mu-
nicipal Court today charged with vio-
lsting an order Of the state Council OF
Defense. E. Ross Farra, labor inspec-
tor, told the court that Yerger had been
sent last Friday TO work as a ianitor at
the Baldwin Explosive Experimental
Station and that he left his work after
several days.
Charles Lighton. a representative OF
the company, said Yerger vas put TO
work as janitor on Friday, and that
he had not done any work there since
Tuesday evening. Witness said Yerger
had been at the plant Wednesday morn
ing but did rot go to work.
Yerger told the court that he became
III Wednesday morning and therefore
wtn. hcne. On the strength OF Yer
gers statement Judge lIellings held the
case up for one NveeE and ordered Yer
ger to return to his work.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
PRIZES AGAIN ron WORK HORSES.

Encouraged by the success OF the
special class for Wilmington delivery
horses at the State Fair last year, the
Delaware State Fail win this year again
include in its horse show a program in
this class. For the best pair OF heavy
horses. hitched TO an appropriate ve-
hicle. a prize of si5 will be awarded
the driver Of the team The owner will
receive a ribbon. A prize Of $40 will
be awarded the driver Of the best
single horse, for delivery purposes, at
tached to an appropriate vehicle. The
owner will be awarded a ribbon.
The management is making all eff
forts to make the show this year the
greatest in the history Of the fair and
arrangements are fast being completed.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
DRAG WILMINGTON In
SENSATIONAL CASE

Many Wilmingtonians today were
wondering what D. Clarence Gibboney.
Philadelphia lawyer, meant by refer
ences TO Wilmington in his testimony
yesterday in the Fifth ward (Philadel-
phia) political conspiracy trial being
held in West Chester. Gibboney, Law
and Order agent and active in reform
movements in Philadelphia, appeared
as a witness for the defendants, and
swore that on the eve Of the historic
primaries he was visited by James
Clark, who piloted the gunner through
the ward. and was given even the in
tricate details of tie plans to break the
law. The law and order man said that
Immediately after Clark left his Office
he pencied a report Of the entire con-
versation and yesterday he was per-
mitted TO read the statement at the
trial Of the seven defendants being
heard before Judge Hause in West
Chester.
In the course Of his testimony Glib
honey said:
CLARK said. We'll. suppose they do
squeal. Sam works the game so smooth
ly that II they ever do any squealins
they will only hurt the people we want
hurt anyhow. Take the job in Will
mngton, You saw what happened
there
Assistant District-Attorney Taulane:
Wait a minute ] don't think what
happened in Wilmington has anything
to do with this"
Mr. Gray, for the defense: Il only
wanted him 10 give the whole thing
Mr.. Taulane: "All right, go ahead l..
viii withdraw my objection As l say.
II your Honor please, what happened
in Wilmington has no relevancy here.
but we have no objection"
BY Mr.. Gray: Just continue. Mr..
Gibboney."
Mr.. Glbboney continued with his tes-
timony, but did not indicate what hs
meant by what happened in Whining.
ton"
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
JOttingS About Deld,Udre
Boys in Army and Many


make him understand the American
way.
1t makes me feel like getting up in
the morning and II makes NEE feel fine.
u guess by the time you get this let
ter ! will be cutting wheat with a
scythe for they are away behind time
with their farm implements, although
the farmer has a hay mower which
came from the States.
They haven't any horses. they use a
pair Of oxen for everything to be done
from pulling a big huckster cart TO a
plow. l can drive them as good as tn
father can now. for trey have gotten
used to me. He has about twenty head
Of cows and about as many calves, one
flock of goats. His farm is a big place
He gives party for me veery Sunday,
so you had better watch out or / will
be a regular Frenchman by the time
get back, for ] am picking up the
French language as ! go along"
In closing the young soldier asks his
parents not to forget his comic sheets
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
SEAF0RD COMMUNITY
SING GREAT SUCCESS
eclal to THE EVENING JoURNAL

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
SEAFORD, Aug. s.-The Community
Sing was well attended this week and
one Of the largest crowds that has ever
congregated was present. The program
was one Of the best that has been Of
fered this season and everyone was
well pleased with the music. The sing
began at $50 O'Clock, in charge of
George w. Donoho. The music was
led by Luther NJ Culver, cholrmaster
Of the Mt. 0livet NJ. p. Church. assisted
by Mrs. Harry Anthony. Mrs. w. d.
Stevens was at the piano. There were
several solos on the program.
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
FRENCH.


PARIS (NlghO Between the Olse
and the Alsne, after a violent bonn
bardment, the enemy attempted two
surprise attacks near Ballly and
Traoy-le-VRl. He was repused.
To the cast Of Bralsne ION the
Nesle) a few OF our elements, acting
IN conjunction with American
troops, crossed the Vesle and es-
tabllshed themselves on the North
ern bank. where they maintained
themselves In spite Of two violent
German counter attacks.
To the north Of Rheims we have
pushed our line 400 metres between
the railways running to Rethel and
Laon
PARIS (Day).-In the region OF
Montdidler our troops have made
some local progress south OF Framl-
court and southeast OF Mesnll-St
Georges west Of Montdldler).
Along the Vesle the. French last
night repulsed German attempts
against La Grange Farm west Of
Braisne) and occupied the station at
-Salsogne. We made 100 prls-
oners east OF Bralsne.
In Champagne a local attack was
directed this morning against our
position south Of Auberlve. II was
thrown back.
BRITISH
LONDON Might Further enemy
attacks on our position astrlde the
Brsy-Corbio road have been re-
pulsed.
Between the Lave and Clareuvu
rivers our line has been advanced u
a depth OF a thousand ynrds on a
front OF nearly Ave miles.
LONDON Day).-At an early hour
this morning tho British troops
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
THIS DAY In THE WAR

August s. 1917.
Armies OF Crown Prince made heavy
attacks on French positions near Cali
fornie plateau, and are repulsed.
August s, 1916.
Gorilla is brought under Italian gun
fire. Russians gain rapidly in offensive
south Of Dniester.
August s, 1915.
Russians report they are fghting
magniflcently in the resrguard actions.
as they retreat to the Grodno- -Brest
Litovsk line
August S. 1919.
British force-the contemplate lit
tie army begins landing on French
soil and aid French and Belgians repel
invaders. French forces join Belgians
at Liege
Evening journal., 1918-08-08
Would Have u. S. Control Nations Meal

this Is made much Of as indicating the
existence Of real competition. II 4.
not real
some independent packers exist by
sufreranoo OF the flvo and a few hardy
ones have survived in real competition.
Around such few OF these as remain,
the lines are drawn IN"
The report was submitted TO the
President July and lts Issuance has
been delayed because the President
wished flrst TO be In possession OF full
information" IL Is volumnlous. cover
ing 6i pages.