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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
Great Many People Attended Funeral
Held on Saturday Afternoon

Great Many People Attended Funeral
Held on Saturday Afternoon
The Welsh church was crowded
last Saturday afternoon with rela-
tives and friends of the late d. M.
Jones, who had come to attend the
funeral services. Floral offerings
were many and handsome and the
service was impressively conducted
church, who preached the funeral
.sermbn. He was assisted during the
service by Rev. u. C. Griffiths of
Lake Crystal; Rev. John B. Jones of
Ottowa; Rev. T. Ross Paden, and Rev.
G. A. Cahoon of this city
The Orpheus club sang very beauti-
fully "a Perfect Day." and 'Beautit
full Isle of Somewhere" being di
rected by Mrs. H. A. Patterson. An
appropriate closing hymn was sung
by the congregation. The pallOearers
were ]. w. Wigley, Griffith Roberts,
Peter Lloyd, J. B. Richards, E. R.
Jones and Edward N. Jones. The
Masonic lodge had charge of the serv
ices at the grave. Hymns were sung
by the Masonic quartette, and
the impressive Masonic service was
read by J. M. Mcconnell.
Out of town people present at the
funeral were Miss Edith Maldwyn
Jones, of New York City, sister of
the deceased; William Ormisher of
Sioux City, Ia, cousin of the de-
ceased and Mr.. and Mrs. Taliesyr
Hughes of Minneapolis, who were
personal friends of Mr.. Jones.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11

M. H. Coe went to ST. Paul today
on a business trip.
Miss Minnie Koke is spending a
few days with relatives at Madelia.
w. G.. Everhart and family motor
ed to Ida Grove, Ia, today on bus
mess.
General Gustav Widell went I'd Wi
mona today to attend the funeral of
w. H. T1aird.
Mr.. Potter, agent for the Great
Western road at Zumbrota, was in
Mankato visiting yesterday.
Miss Anna Callahan returned Sat-
urday morning from Rochester, Mimi,
where she went to seek medical ad-
vice.
Mr.. and Mrs H. j. Clements and
son George motored down from Min
neapolis and spent the week end as
guests of Mrs. S. Goodwin and Mrs.
d. q. Williams.
E. C. Willard and Rev. J. M. Balm will
go to Worthington tomorrow to at
tend the meeting of the synod. Rev.
Paden of our city is moderator.
Mrs. o. R. Roberts of Wheeler
avenue will leave Wednesday morning
for the east where she will visit her
brothers at Rutland, NJ, and Utica
N. Y. She expects to be away all
winter.
M. B. Haynes, former city engineer,
now residing in landlord, Ore, is in
the city visiting. Mrs. l.. H. Clark,
daughter of Mr.. Haynes, formerly
Cora Haynes,,is with her father. She
resides in Wisconsin.
Mrs c. Brown, sister of Rev. ]. M
Balm, and Mrs. A. H. Barrett, niece
of Rev. Balm, both of Endeavor, Wis,
are the guests of Rev. and Mrs. Balm
for few days. They have been
visiting several relatives in both
North ard South Dakota.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. A. Guilbert of Hen
derson drove over from that place
last Friday, and met their daughter,
Miss Violet, who is school teacher
at Tracy, and was in Mankato at
tending the teachers meeting. Prof
fessor Holster of Springfield ac-
companied the Guilberts on their
trip home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11

for the Fourth of July. / wish that l
could have been there with him but
there was no chance for me. Well, l
got letter from George yesterday
and he said he was feeling fine and
was saying that most of the boys are
leaving that are in the fourth and
fifth class. l believe they will get
them all before the war is all over
with l received that picture of little
Rosetta and she sure looks good to
me- I see in your letter that mother
did not get that money yet, but she
will get it before long because it
takes a little while to straighten
those matters out. l received Katie's
letter and was glad to hear from her
and that she is feeling little better.
also got letter from Rose and see
that she is still working in the Box
factory and that she is getting more
pay than Katie. Well. suppose it is
hard to get help. How is Frank max
ing it? l suppose he is busy every
day the same as ever. How is Anna
and Henry making it? l suppose he
is still working in the freight depot.
That is good steady place to work.
don't know much so will just write
one for all of you to read because
there is no news here of any kind.
am in the automatic squad and we go
to the target range nearly every day
to practice. Well, l must close for
this time hoping to hear from you all
soon. From your loving son and
brother, Private Joseph A. Bauer, Co.
L. 359th Infantry, American Expe-
dictionary Forces.
Tell Mother that l could read that
letter that she wrote and was more
than glad to hear from her and re-
ceived the flower that she put in the
envelope which carry with me all
the time. Give, my best regards to all
of my friends and let me know
where George He'll and Adolph, Bum
mer and the rest of the bunch are
that left when l did. Good bye good
luck to you all.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
.iRapidan'

H. L. Cotton, who recently sold his
farm consisting of eighty acres in
section twenty four, Rapidan town
ship to Mr.. Ziegler, has purchased
the Frank Kowinski farm in section
sixteen, Rapidan. This farm contains
100 acres and is known to be very
productive farm. 1t also has a set
of good buildings and ten acres of
timber on it. Mr.. Cotton, sold the
eighty acre farm for $10,500, or S.
900 more than he gave for it seven
years ago. He paid $4,000, or $143
an acre for the Kowinski farm, the
deal being consummated through A. H.
Schroeder of Mankato, real estate
dealer. Mr.. Kowinsh will buy a
smaller farm. Is
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11

Such was the message received
by Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Lorentz, corner
of Warren and Fifth streets Saturday,
announcing the death of their son.
The message arrived about five o'clock
Saturday afternoon.
Wendell A. Lorentz was born in
Belgrade township, Nicollet county,
and was twenty eight years of age
last January. He entered the service
ON April &c. and arrived III France
some time before last Fourth of July,
with Company E Infantry, American
Expeditionary Forces. He was well
known in this city where he has
rlany friends. During his early youth
he attended the Catholic school, and
for some years past was associated in
business with his father in the groc-
cry and feed store, corner of Warren
and Fifth streets. He was a fine
young man and possessed a great
many friends who regret to learn of
his death.
Surviving relatives are the parents,
a brother Leo Lorentz, who was a
member of Company H, and is now in
France, three sisters, Misses Frances
and Loretta Lorentz, at the family
home, and Mrs. Margaret Huettl, who
resides in a fiat over the LOrentz
store.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
hudson

Thomas Jones and wife attended the
funeral of the late d. M. Jones last
Saturday.
Mrs. Robert Meredith and children
who spent the summer with relatives
here, left for her home in Montana.
Osborne Schults was among the
home seekers in the northern part of
the state recently and expects to
make his future home up there.
Evan Edwards takes possession of
the c. c. Jones farm here.
r. w. Thomas and family who have
always lived in the vicinity, are at
home now on Lewis street, Mankato
Their many friends here gave them
farewell reception on their departure
Rev. Griffiths in behalf of the gath
ering presented them with fine set
of silverware also William R. Thomas
was presented with beautiful time
piece given by the members of the
choir. This family will be greatly
missed in many circles in this com
munity. Especially their son, Will
liam R., who is an able musician and
salem church for the period of four )
teen years, and always took an ac
tive part in the welfare of the church
and community.
John M. Thomas is doing carpen-
ter work for G.. d. Pugh.
Edward ]. Roberts has taken pos
session of the Mrs. w. W. Thomas
residence near Jerusalem church.
J. e. Price received a letter from
his father in Wales in which he rn-
ferred to his youngest son who is
celebrating his birthday for the fourth
time since serving his country at
war. Edward Williams is moving on
to his farm here which was vacated
by Llewelyn Jones.
John Morris and family accom-
panied by Mr., and Mrs. Jones motored
from Minneapolis Saturday and were
guests at the home of Edwain and
Esther Evans over Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
Rudolph BIatterman Was Victim of
Spanish Influenza,

Rudolph Blatterman, son Of Mr. and
Mrs. Gust Blatterman, 1104 North
Sixth street, died Saturday morning
at 1:30 of Spanish influenza at Camp
Grant. Mr.. Blatterman left with the
last quota of men on September 4.
He was mason and prior to his en-
tering into the service he worked
with his father at this trade. He was
twenty two years Of age on July 81
He is survived by parents, three
brothers, Oscar, in France, Ewald and
Harold, at home, and four sisters,
Mrs. Gus. Poller; Mrs. Victor
Johnson, Mankato; Erna and Esth-
er at home. The body ar
rived here today and the funeral will
be held tomorrow afternoon at two
O'Clock from the Gordon, Kopke and
Harris undertaking parlors and. at
2:30 from the Emmanuel Lutheran
church. Interment will be made in
the Lutheran cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
Action to Prevent Spread of the
Spanish Influenza
D

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch1
st. Paul, October 8.-State board of
health is to consider the advisability
of closing all the schools in the state
temporarily to check the influenza.
Five hundred more cases were re-
ported today.
st. Paul, October Several schools
in various parts of the state have
been closed by orders of local authori
ties according to the report of DR.. HIM.
Bracken today. State Superinten-
dent of schools, C. G. Schulz will
hold an important conference with
DR.. Bracken tomorrow. Cases of in
fluenza reported in various cities of
the state are as follows: st. Cloud,
a; Tracy, 100; Two Harbors, 20;
Brainerd, II; Long Prairie, 10; and
Chatfield, i16 All schools have been
closed at Preston and all public
meetings prohibited.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
LAST LETTER WRITTEN BY
PRIVATE JOSEPH Al BAUER

This is the last letter that was
written by Joseph A.. Bauer, who
died from wounds received in action
in France, an account of which was
published in The Free Press last
week:
Somewhere in France. August IL,
1918.-Dear Mother and all: I re-
ceived your letters and was glad to
hear from you and that you are all
well which finds me the same. I see
in your letter that George was home
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
Lady Well Known in Mankato Died
Recently in Minneapolis.

Mrs. Lizzie Orchard, well known in
Mankato, died at her home in Min
neapolis on Monday, September 80, at
four o'clock. Mrs. Orchard was a
daughter of M. B. Foster who lived a
number of years at Indian Lake. Mrs.
Orchard attended school there and
has number of friends living there
and in Mankato. She has been a
great sufferer for seven years with
rheumatism and death came as a
great relief to her. The funeral was
held Wednesday, October, 2, at two
o'clock in Minneapolis. Those who
attended the funeral were her sister,
Mrs Frank Loicks, her uncle and
aunt, Mr.. and Mrs Len Burrill of
Mankato and her sister, Mrs Bertha
Wollcot of Granada.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
MANKAT0 FREEbdPREss

so will have to stop writing for this
time; and here's hoping this finds
you all asowell and happy as N.Y.
self. Taking war as it comes
and shells, alike-I remain your son,
Eldrick.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
Ceremonies Fer Rudolph BIatterman
To Be Held Tomorrow

The remains of Rudolph Batter
man will arrive this evening and the
funeral will take place tomorrow at
2:30 from the Emmanuel Lutheran
church Members of Company will
be active pallbearers. The honorary
pallbearers will be John Affolter,
George Johns, Albert Buckhouse,
Arthur Buckhouse, A Hintz, Peter
The death of Mr.. BTatterman fur
nishes the gold star which will appear
in the, service flag that hangs in the
Lutheran church. 8 IS
Mrs. Herman Clauson, an aunt of
Rudolph Blatterman, and Elsie Clau-
son and Mrs. Herman Clauson, Jr.,
his cousins, of Milwaukee, are here
to attend the fuheral.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
Pipestone Young Man Depressed BE-
cause He Could Not Enter Army.

Pipestone. Mimi, october ga
dispatch from Akron Ohio, declares
that clarence F.. Loose, formerly of
Beaver Creek, committed suicide be-
cause he was rejected for army serv-
ice.
Loose had weak heart. He made
four unsuccessful efforts to serve the
cOlors. z.s
After his last attempt he attended
a motion picture show where a film
showing marines in uniform was
thrown on the screen. He returned to
his room, made out his will, and kill
ed himself, ~ g - 81 3
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
Steamer lie sunk

ASSOCIATED Press DIspatch.I
washington, October 4.-The, steam
er San Saba was sunk off the New
seJersey coast yesterday afternoon
/ presumably by a mine.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
Killed cat Sleepy Eve

ambrose Tierney of Sleepy Eye
was run over by train and killed on
Wednesday morning. Both his legs
were cut off and his skull crushed. He
was buried Friday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
DIED FROM WOUNDS
RECEIVED IN ACTION
Wendell A. lorentz Succumbed
In France; Parents In
Mankat0 Notified

1--WE deeply regret to inform
you that it is officially reported
that Private Wendell A. Lorentz,
infantry, died August 20 from
wounds received in action.--Act-
ing Adjutant General"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
Head of Prisoners Committee.

London, October 4.-Sir George Cave
of Great Britain was yesterday ap-
pointed chairman of the interdepart-
mental prisoners committee
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-10-11
Commissioned First Lieutenant.

Frank Morrison who is stationed at
Camp Hancock, Ca, has been COM
a first lieutenant,
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29
GREAT FILM TO BE
SHOWN ON SATURDAY

"The most beautiful picture that
has ever been shown on Broadway"
is what the New York Sun has to say
of "The Blue Bird" which comes to
the Magic City theatre next Satur-
day night. 1t is not a fairy story of
the kind that has been peddled to
you in the past, but the screens
most artistic photoplay, which has
been hailed as masterpiece, is
what critics have to say of the pic
ture. The picture was secured at a
great expense by the local manage
ment and it is needless to state that
it will be enjoyed by the grown ups
as well as the children, and it is ex-
pected that the Magic City will be
taxed to its capacity on Saturday
night.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29
TERMS OF SALE

On said day Of sale, I will sell such
portions of said property as each
debtor will point out, and in case the
debtor will not point out sufficient
property, will at once, without furth-
er delay, sell the least quantity of
said property of any debtor which
any bidder will buy for the amount
of taxes and costs due by said debtor.
The sale will be without appraisement
for cash in legal tender money of the
United States, and the property sold
shall be redeemable at any time for
the space of one year by paying the
price given, with 20 per cent in
terest, cost and penalties added.
K. /. BEAN,
City Clerk and Ex-Oficio Tax Col
lector.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29
WAS ALMOST IN
DESPAIR SHE SAYS
In Miserable Health For Four Years
and In Bed Most of Time.

II was almost in despair and did
not know which way to turn for re-
lief when some friends told me about
Tanlac and / honestly believe the
medicine has saved my life," said
Mrs. Blanche S. Dabney, who resides
at 1901 Bookhout street, Dallas,
Texas, recently.
about four years ago." contin-
ued Mrs. Dabney, 81 had an attacked
ptomaine poisoning after eating ice
cream, and this seemed to be the be-
ginning of serious trouble for me.
soon got so l couldn't eat without
suffering severe pain in the pit of
my stomach. Gas would form caus-
ing intense pain around my heart,
smothering spells and awful head
aches. | kept getting worse until
everything disagreed with me and
then rheumatism set and / simply
suffered agony. At times l could
do noe Of my homework at all. In
fact, | was confined to my bed three
and four, days at a time. | tried
everything, including mineral baths,
but kept going down until | hardly
had any hope left. I was so nervous
and restless could scarcely sleep at
all. / would lay awake half the
night and get up in the mornings
feeling half dead.
"A number of my friends advised
me to try Tanlac and, oh, I'm so glad
now | did, for as l said, / believe it
has saved my life. began to feel
better with my first dose, it seemed
to soothe and strengthen my stomach
and my appetite has improved until
now / can eat just anything other
people can. Ny suffering is all
gone and my flesh and muscles have
grown firmer. Ny sleep is sound and
restful and l wake up in the norm
ings feeling fine and full of vigor.
| can do my homework now and |
can't say too much in praise of Tan
lac for its wonderful work in my
case"
Tanlac is sold in BogalEsa by
Williams Drug Store, Columbia st.
ADV.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29
Local Man ToBe
District Director

]. L. Gourley, secretary of the local
Y. M. c. A., will have charge of a
large part of Louisiana in connection
with the Y. M. C. A. drive which is
soon to be started. His service was
requested by the National Committee
which was quickly approved by the
directors of the Y. NJ. C. A. Follow
ing are the message which was re-
ceived and the answer sent:
''H. E. Hopper, Pres. Y. M. C. A.
"Bogalusa, La.
National war work council re-
quests your association release gen.
eral secretary J. L. Gourley COM
mencing October list for five weeks
service as district campaign director
in third war fund drive. While this
means sacrifice by association feel
confident you will cooperate to make
possible continuance associations
wonderful service American forces.
Please advise this week if may de-
pend upon J. L. Gourley help as re-
quested. Place service designated
letter.
"JOHN R. MOTT"
"Bogalusa, La, Aug. II, 1918.
"John R. Mott, New York, N. Y.
'Your wire addressed to Mr.. Hop
pen. Our association will be very
glad to release General Secretary
Gourley commencing October 1st for
five weeks service in third war fund
drive.
"W. C. FLANDERS"
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29
The Itching and Sting
of Blazing. Fiery Eczema.

Seems Like the Skin Is on Fire.
There is q harrassing discomfort
caused by Eczema that almost be-
comes a torture. The itching Is all
most unbearable, and the skin seems
on fire with the burning irritation.
A cure from local applications Of
salves and ointments is impossible,
because such treatment can only al
~ the pain temporarily. The disease
can only be reached by going deep
down to its source.
The source q Eczema ID 10 the
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29
f,rIoad Of Whiskey
Taken By Police

-;l;,-issippians who have been
.s;ro their thirst by taking it
go this parish met with bad
lat Friday, when a car. contain
& gallons of popular brands of
n Law was captured by the local
=. force just inside the city lin
The man driving the car was a
.,ent of Columbia and is said to
~. been arrested on similar
...res before. The booze was con-
s...tpd and the man given a heavy
4. IN the local court. During the
N several weeks similar arrests
',ge been made.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29
NOTICE TO MORTGAGE
CREDITORS

In conformity with Section 60, Act
IS, 1888, notice is hereby given to
all parties holding mortgages on real
estate located in the City of Boga-
lusa, Parish of Washington, State
of Louisiana, on which taxes for the
year 1918 have not been paid, that
l will begin the sale of-same in the
City of BogaIusa, Parish of Washing
ton, State of Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 81, 1918,
at IL o'clock, a. M, and that num-
Der of pieces of property so delin-
quent are now being advertised in
this newspaper in conformity with the
law; preparatory to such sale the at.
tention of Mortgage Creditors is
especially called to these advertise
ments Of tax sales, and they are
warned to take such steps prior to
the sale as may be necessary to pro-
K. I.lBEAN.,
City Clerk and Ex-OficiO Tax Col
lector.
Above will be found the tax list
Of delinquent taxes due for the year
1917. I will appreciate parties call
ing my attention to any errors in
said list.
Respectfully,
K. l, BEAM,
City Clerk and Ex-OfficiO Tax Col
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29
sFAsoN OFFICIALLY OPENS.

The oyster season will officially
.,sn throughout the United States
Su0aav. being the first month with
!, qr' since April. In Louisiana,
A.vever, where the finest oysters in
4, world are raised, they are en-
;svsd the year round.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29
TAX SALE

E. P. Brady-Lots 1 to IL and
16 to "a, Blk. 10, Blocks 20,
21, %, 20, rs, 26, %, lots
to 5, z, 10, to "a, Blk 20,
Blocks 80, 35, 81, 80, 40,
AZ, AZ, and block 81 less two
acres off the south end.-----.$37.95
Block SO, L. B. Pierce Add. 2.2s
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29

Unknown, Lot IS Blk. Z Ter
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29
INITIATE BIG CLASS.

The regular session of the Elks
was held Sunday afternoon when
several candidates were initiated,
giving the lodge membership of
over 200.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29
MIX WANTED.

The Colonial Hotel desires to pur-
chase 10 gallons of milk daily from
some farmer or dairyman living in
the parish. Inquire at Colonial
Hotel.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29

Buy your stoves from Rogers. Car
had of the famous Nationals just
received.
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29
CITY TAX SALES
IMMOVABLE PROPERTY
City of Bogalusa, Parish of Washing
ton, State of Louisiana
VERSUS
Delinquent Tax Debtors

gOIl, OJdLS Vi LOuISIdlld
versus
Delinquent Tax Debtors
By virtue of authority vested in
me by the Constitution and laws of
the State of Louisiana, and or
dinances of the City of Bogalusa,
Louisiana, l will sell at the principal
front door of the City Hall, Boga-
lusa, Louisiana, within legal hours
for judicial sales, beginning at II
o'clock a. M, on
SATURDAY, AUGUST 81, 1918,
and continuing on each succeeding
day until said sales are completed,
all immovable property upon which
taxes are now due the city of Boga-
lusa, Louisiana, Washington parish,
to enforce the payment of taxes as
sessed in the year 1917, together with
all costs.
The names of said delinquent tax
debtors, the amount of taxes due by
each on the assessment of said year
and the property assessed to each
to be offered for sale, are as fol-
lows:
Bogalusa enterprise and American. (Bogalusa, La.) 1918-19??, 1918-08-29

Any text book for the city school
can be secured at Williams Drug
Store.