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The courier-index., 1918-12-20
FARMERS WEEK

Fayetteville, Dec. 16.-Farmers Week will be conducted by the Col lege of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas, beginning January l3 The course is intended primarily for farmers and farmers wives, but will be open to all. The week will be de voted chiefly to the live stock indus try. One day will be devoted to the study of each of the following: Poul trv. swine. beef cattle, dairy. cattle and sheep. Specialists with a na tional reputation will visit the Col lege of Agriculture at this time.
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stocked and scientifically worked they would yield annually the full equivalent of 120 times the present consumption of coal.
 If all the seeds of any one sort of plant were allowed to grow, they would soon cover the earth to the exclusion of all else. A single orchid plant produced more than 10,000,000 seeds in a season, and many common plants, as the foxglove. very clearly equal this remarkable record. In California are several sorts of flowers that would bear no seeds except for the visits and activities of insects. One of these is the yuc- ca. A tiny moth lives in the flower and performs a peculiar work, intri- | cate, but without which the yucca could not perpetuate itself through seeds.
 Of $50 claims for British govern ment relief for air raid damage. the smallest is five shillings for a dolls dress and the largest $1 200 for furni- ture One victim claims for the | death of monkey.
 Among the natural products of the l land of Tarshish which Solomon's fleet brought to Jerusalem. mention is made of peacocks 1 Kings X, 22, and II Chronicles, K, 2D.
 Scrap leather from old shoes mix. ed with limestone or slag and bound with bitumen and asphalt, has been found to make an effective road building material in England.
 Concrete in a burning building Tn Philadelphia was very little damaged by the changes of temperature from the intense heat of the fire to that of icy water used by firemen, while granite was practically ruined
 That rubber is In certain respects stronger than steel is indicated by a unique test made at a tire factory A sand blast under enormous pres sure was blown on a piece of rubber and piece of steel. The rubber ac- tually outwore the steel three to one
 In times of war the president oi the United States is commander in ! chief of the army and the navy. The
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1 F. WEST IS KILLED IN SHOCKING MANNER
KNOWN CITIZEN THROWN
 ..'-o COTTON PRESS-NECk IS nooKEN AND HEAD CRUSHED, c.I,sINe INSTANT DEATH.

;omin Franklin West, aged
 qo years. son of MT and Mrs.
 OJ West residing ten miles north
 -. of Marianna, met with a hor'
 '.,o M deatn on Monday night of this
 O wben he was working in the
 West gin. With Van Compton,
 non who assists about the gin. :. west was repressing a bale of
 .. cotton. He was busily engaged
 milling some of the cotton from so sides of the press when Comp 0n who was on the opposite side of [be press. climbed on top to look rs,or some part of the machinery [nd accident released the trip. Instantly the jaws of the big press rlosed hurling MT. West head down |word into the pit of death. Before Ebey could be opened the unfortu' |rote man had been crushed. His |roct was broken, one side of his head and face was crushed, death resulting immediately.
 MT West was married and leaves wife and four children. In ad- |d;tion to these he is survived by his |narents. MT. and Mrs. J. l.. West, Inv two sisters, Mrs. E. H. McMur- |ray and Miss Ethel West, and by three brothers, Ed, Raymond and Rodger.
 Funeral services over his remains were held in the First Baptist church in Marianna on Wednesday afternoon the Rev. c. L. Hammock officiating. The body was inferred in Cedar Heights cemetery.
 MT. West was an industrious and most highly esteemed citizen. His tragic death spread gloom over an entire section of the county and brought genuine grief to the hearts of hundreds of friends and acquain- tances.
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EVERY FARMER SHOULD
 TAKE AN INVENTORY NOW

Every farmer should start 1919 right and know how he stands finan- cially. There is just one way to do this and that is to take an inventory. To do this simply list each item of your property and set down the real cash value of each item if 1t were to be sold under normal conditions. This is the only way to know what your property is worth January 1, 1919, and then by making an inventory next year you can find out how much you have added to your visible wealth. An inventory is the first rec ord farmer must have if he makes a New Years resolution to know where he stands.
 Write to the Extension Division, University of Arkansas. for informa- tion on keeping accounts.
The courier-index., 1918-12-20

members of the cabinet are responsi- ble to him personally, not to congress and none of them may be removed without his consent, except by i'm peachment.
 Waving flags are said to have been first brought to Spain by the Sara cens The present Spanish colors, red and yellow. came from the old shields of Castle and Aragon.
 The following fruits, vegetables, etc, have been in cultivation more than 4,000 years: almond, apple, apricot. banana, bean. cabbage. GU cumber. date. eggplant. fig, grape, olive, onion, peach. pear, quince, rice, sorghum, turnip, watermelon and wheat.
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SOME LIFE

s, ihe army must be a terrible r aoe' said Aunt Samanthy, looking " rom the evening paper.
 what makes you think so, Sa- ny' ..u.y' asked her dutfful spouse.
 "ny, jest think what it must be ~aore beds is bunk and meals is a ~eSs.'--Washington Star.
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CARD OF THANKS

To the many friends in Marianna who ministered to us in our recent bereavement in the tragic death of our son, Jesse, we wish to extend our sincere thanks. MIR. and MRS. l.. O. FITZGERALD. #o1
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CHRISTMAS SONG SERVICE

The combined choirs of the sev- eral churches will render a Christ mas cantala entitled Savior and King" at the Methodist church on Music under tht direction of Mrs. w. s. Atkins. This promises to be a good program and all are cordially invited to attend
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CRUEL DECEPTION

roor Maud! She got cruelty de- seNeo when she married that ola
 Didn't he have any money?" |, on' yes. plenty of money, but he 2 ten years younger than he said he Nas'-Boston Transcript.
The courier-index., 1918-12-20
BETTER FARMING HINTS

Value of Manure, Straw and Leaves
 For Fertilizers
 Manure, straw and leaves will not take the place of commercial ferti- lizer but they will supplement the fertilizer and it will pay to save every ounce of food on the place. Manure. straw and leaves are not only source of plant food, but they will add humus which most of our soils need Consult the county agent and ask him to show you how to terrace your lands. Arkansas winter rains carry off thousands in soil fer tility
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The prediction is that army cooks who get safely back home will ex- perience no difficulty in finding a wife.-Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
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Needed, one new excuse. we can't go on blaming everything on tba -Watertown Standard.
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When news came from Holland that the kaiser had been interned many hoped that the word had been miss pelled. Louis Star.
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With what joy and satisfaction shall we take down the service flag from the window and lay 1t away as "a sacred relic.
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Lieut.. Max RothoIz Makes Record Flight
FeIton-Parker Marriage Announced for January 12

MT. and Mrs w. F. Felton an- nounce the engagement and approach ing marriage of their daughter, Car rie Jane, to MT Albert Clifford Park CT, the wedding to take place on January 12, 1919.
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We have now to supply the one omission in our war machine brakes.--Boston Herald.
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Amos Swaggart Writes From Over the Pond

Maxcy D. Daggett recently receiv- ed letter from Amos Swaggart, one of the Marianna boys who is in France, in which MT Swaggart ask ed to be remembered to his many friends here He stated he had been through many very interesting ex- periences and that he would have much to tell his friends when he re- turns to the states. MT. Swaggart volunteered his services to Uncle Sam soon after war was declared on Germany. He joined motor truck company that was organized at For rest City and was in training at Camp Beauregard until he was sent overseas several months ago.
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A Christmas Present for the Farm
 Boy and Girl
Shipping Comparatively

Crawford county farmers, through gently shipped car of hogs and cat tie, comparatively. They are delight ed with the experiment and say that farmers everywhere can afford to adopt this means of getting their pro ducts on the market Write to the office of Markets, Extension Division. Little Rock. for information.
The courier-index., 1918-12-20
Elks Contribute Money To Christmas Fund


 To Christmas Fund
 Following a custom that has been observed by the Elks since the or ganization of the lodge here, the members of the antlered herd have raised a substantial fund to provide cheer for the poor children of tho city Each member of the lodge has been asked to contribute one dollar to the Christmas fund, and as usual the response to the call has been practically unanimous. Eli G. Wag- ner and Jas w Harrington were ap- pointed on 8 special committee to see the Elks and collect the money They report approximately one hun dred dollars raised.
 ss&&ss
 Capt. Jesse Johnston Here;
 Forms Partnership With Brother
 Capt. Jesse Johnston who has just been mustered out of service at Camp Pike, has returned to Marian na. Capt Johnston received his training at Leon Springs, Texas. and was awarded commission at Lieu tenant He was assigned to service at Camp Pike, and several months ago was permoted to captain. Since his return to Marianna he has form ed a partnership with his brother, w. A. Johnston, Jr., in the latter's real estate and investment business. The firm has temporary quarters Tn H. F. Roleson's office over ShauPs store.
 Local Cotton Receipts
 17,524 So Far This Season
 According to the records in the of- flee of the Marianna Cotton Com press Company, 17,524 bales of cot ton had been received in Marianna up to December IS, 1918, against 13.168 up to the same date last year. Cotton men here estimate the re- ceipts here this year will be approxi- mately 3O0OO bales Last year the total yield was a little short of 30.- 900. There is yet much cotton in the fields in the bottoms If the planters are able to get enough labor to pick the crops clean the total
 
 yield may exceed 30,000. The mark ct during the past few days has shown some improvement Cotton is selling in Marianna at an average price of twenty-nine cents a pound. Lee County Soldier, Reported Dead, Is In Atlanta, Ga.
 Gilbert Cole, son of MT. and Mrs. John L. Cole. residing in the north west section of Lee county, was list ed several months ago among those killed in battle in France. The in formation was sent to the soldiers parents by the war department. Re gently, however, MT. Cole has receiv- ed letter from his son stating he has returned from overseas and is now at Fort McPherson. near Allan ta, Ga. In spite of the fact that young Cole states he is alive and back in the good old U. s. A., the war department still has him official ly listed as dead and his pay has been stopped for several months.
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Local Storyettes
w. P. BIocksom, We'll Known Farmer, Dies

W. p. BIocksom, We'll
 Known Farmer, Dies
 w. P. Blocksom, manager of J. M Hewitt's farm west of Marianna, died Tuesday night after an illness extending over several months MT. Blocksom was a native of Louisiana. He came to Marianna several years ago to take over the management of the Hewitt place. During his resi- dence here he made many warm friends who will be pained to learn of his death. He was a splendid farmer and a very excellent citizen. Funeral services over his remains were held at Cedar Heights cemetery yesterday morning at ten o'clock, Rev. w. K. Johnston officiating.
 &$sAS*
 Farm Demonstration Expert Quits Government Service
 R. c. Davidson of Little Rock, for several years disctrict agent in charge of the farm demonstration work in the Eastern Arkansas coun- ties, has resigned his position with the government and accepted the management of J. R. Alexander's plantation of 5000 acres near Scott, in Pulaski county. MT. Davidson has been a frequent visitor to Marianne and Lee county in connection with the farm demonstration work and is we'll known to scores of citizens here.
 %&&*x+
 Lieut.. Max RothoIz
 Makes Record Flight
 s. B. Rotholz of this city has a clipping from the Kansas City Times giving an account of flight of four aviators from Waco, Texas, to Kan sas. The distance covered was 660 miles and the flying time was six hours and twenty-two minutes. One of the aviators who made the flight was Lieut. Max B. Rotholz, son of S. B. Rotholz.
The courier-index., 1918-12-20
Hogs and Scientists Agree

Recent experiments of the Arkan- sas experiment station show that if the right kind of feed is put into self feeder. hogs will make the most rapid gains in the least number of days; proving the theory of scientists that hog knows what he needs and can be depended upon to select prop CT food if he has a chance. Plans for self feeder may be had by writing to the Extension Division. Fayetteville.
 sss&ss
 A Christmas Present for the Farm
 Boy and Girl
 Buy the boy good pig and let him join the pig club; urge the girl to join the canning club and see that the children have a horse and buggy to go to their club meetings and all community gatherings. This is one way to keep the family together and on the farm.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
(Feb. 8-15-22)
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO FILE
CLAIMS AND FOR HEARING
THEREON.
C. j. Laurisch,
Attorney.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, In Probate Court.
In The Matter of the Estate of Leonie
Kremer, Decedent.
Letters of administration this day
having been granted to George r..
Kremer.
1t Is Ordered, That the time with
in which all creditors of the above
named decedent may present claims
against her estate in this court, be,
and the same hereby is, limited to six
months from and after the date here
of: and that the 9th day of August,
1918, at ten O'Clock a. M, in the Pro :
bate Court Rooms at the Court House
at Mankato, in said County, be and
the same hereby is, fixed and ap-
pointed as the time and place for
hearing upon and the examination,
adjustment and allowance of such
claims as shall be presented within
the time aforesaid.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication of this order in The Man
kato Free Press as provided by law.
Dated February 4. 1918.
probate Seal.) EVAN HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
ALvINA EDWARDS DIES
Young Lady Succumbed To
Complication of Troubles,
This Morning

Miss Alvina Edwards died at d
local hospital this morning at 1920
o'clock, after five weeks illness. She
was taken to the hospital and oper-
ated upon for appendicitis, after
which complications developed neces-
stating two more operations, the
last one being performed about five
o'clock Monday evening.
Deceased was born in Judson, June
5, 1892, and was the daughter of the
late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Edwards.
The family moved to Mankato where
Miss Edwards made her home for the
past ten years. She attended the
schools of the city and was a gradu-
ate of the ro--.lcl school
Surviving relatives are the follow
ing brothers and sisters: Nose and
Len Edwards, Judson; Hugh d. Ed
wards, Auburndale, Wis; Mrs. c. II.
Wood, Cedar Rapids, Ia; Miss Ada :
line Edwards, Cedar Rapids, Ia; Mrs
George Anderson, 420 Van Brunt
street, Mankato. Funeral announce
ments will be made later.
The funeral will be held Saturday
afternoon at 100 from the home OF
George Anderson, 420 Van Brunt
street.
Declare Treaty Not Legal
UNITED Press Dispatch
Washington, February 20.---Authori-
ties here take the position that the
peace treaty signed by Russian au-
thorities with Germany under duress
is not legal acd binding on Russia,
and the allies will not regard it as
Such
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22

kato is making a splendid recovery.
An unusual amount of sickness
prevails in and around the village. At
the present time having no physi-
clans it is necessary to call doctors
from the surrounding towns Drs J.
e. Merrill and r. O'Conner are the
ones most frequently seen. Often DIR.
Merrill spends the whole day looking
after his patients.
Ed Annis is very sick with pneu-
monia. A trained nurse and DR.. Mer-
rill are in attendance and all hope
he may be speedily restored TO
health
Mrs. III. c. Kraus and Mrs Thomas
Caven and two brothers Andy and
Will Pfeffer, members OF the ST.
Matthews choir, were guests of Rev.
Father Colbert and his two sisters
in Winnebago from Saturday evening
until Monday. The choir assisted in
the music at the service f2G dedica-
ton on Sunday afternoon. H. G.
Kraus and daughters Mary and Dora
were also guests at this home.
The Boy Scouts entertainment win
be held in the Opera house February
%. Be sure and be on hand to en-
joy the event. 1t is we'll worth the
price of admission, twenty-five and
thirty five cents.
There is no school in the high
school room owing to the illness OF
Miss Erricson who is suffering with
a severe attack of erysipelas.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22
(Feb. S-15-22)
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETI
TON TO SELL, MORTGAGE OR
LEASE LAND.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of David
ID. Evans, Deceased.
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the sale of GER
tain lands belonging to said estate.
The petition of ID. III. Evans as rep
resentative of the above named es-
tate, being duly filed in this court,
representing that it is necessary and
for the bestiIinterests of said estate
and Of all interested therein that GER
tain lands of said decedent described
therein be sold and praying that a
license be to d. H. Evans granted TO
sell the same:
Now, therefore, you, and each of
you, are hereby cited and required to
show cause, if any you have. before
this court, at the Probate Court Rooms
in the Court House, in Mankato,
County of Blue Earth, State of Min
nesota, on the End day of March, 1918,
at ten O'Clock a. m, why the prayer
of said petition should not be
granted.
Witness the Judge of said Court, and
the seal of said court, this 4th day OF
February, 1918.
Court Seal.) EVAN HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
A. D. Evans,
Attorney for Petitioner.
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February 1922 March 1.
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETI.
TON TO SELL, MORTGAGE OR
LEASE LAND.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth. In Probate Court:
In the Matter of the Estate of George
d. Rorman, Deceased.
The State of Minnesota to all
persons interested in the sale of
certain lands belonging to said estate.
The petition of George HI. Hubmer as
representative of the above named
estate, being duly filed in this. court,
representing that it is necessary and
for the best interests of said estate
and of all interested therein that
certain lands of said decedent
described therein be sold and praying
that license be to George H. Hub
mer granted to sell the same:
Now, therefore, you, and each of
you, are hereby cited and required to
show cause, if any you have, before
this court, at the Probate Court
Rooms in the Court House, in Man
kato, County of Blue Earth, State of
Minnesota, on the 9th day of March
1918, at ten o'clock a. M, why the
prayer of said petition should not be
granted.
Witness the Judge of said Court, and
the seal of said court, this 18th day
of February 1918.
EVAN HUGHES,
Judge Of Probate.
(Court SeaD
Thomas Hughes
Attorney for Petitioner
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tFeb. S-15-22o
CITATION FOR HEARING ON PETi-
TON FOR ADMINISTRATION.

STATE OF MINNEOTA, County of
Blue Earth, in Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Joseph
Lafontaine, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to all per-
sons interested in the granting of ad-
ministration Of the estate of said de-
cedent: The petition of Mathew M.
Lafontaine having been filed in this
court, representing that Joseph La
fontaine then o resident OF the County
of Blue Earth, State of Minnesota died
intestate OH the 2Sth day OF January,
1918. and praying that letters OF adj
ministration of his estate be granted
to Jake Lafontaine and the
Court having fixed the time
and place for hearing said Pc
tition: Therefore, You, and Each OF
You, are hereby cited and required to
show cause, if any you have, before
this court at the Probate Court Rooms
in the Court House, in the City OF
Mankato in the County Of Blue Earth.
State of Minnesota, on the End day
of March. 1918 at ten O'Clock a. M,
why said petition should not be
granted. ba4 f9A-e
Witness, The Judge Of said Court.
and the Seal of said Court, this End
day of February, 1918.
(Court Seal.) EVAN HUGHES,
Probate Judge.
Thomas Hughes,
Attorney for Petitioner.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-22

sons interested in the granting of ad-
ministration of the estate of said de-
cedent: The petition of Elias Larsen
having been filed in this court, repre-
senting that David Larsen, then res
ident of the County of Blue Earth,
State of Minnesota, died intestate on
the 18th day of May, 1915, and pray
ing that letters of administration of
his estate be granted to Elias Larsen:
and the court having fixed the time
and place for hearing said petition:
Therefore, You, And Each OF You,
are hereby cited and required to show
cause, il any you have, before this
court at the Probate Court Room in
the Court House, in the City of Man
kato, in the County of Blue Earth,
State of Minnesota, on the 9th day Of
March, 1918, at ten o'clock a. nl.,S why
said petition should not be granted.
Witness, The Judge of said Court,
and the Seal Of said Court, this 9th
day of February, 1918.
court SeaD EVAN HUGHES,
Probate Judge.
C. J. Laurisch,
Attorney.
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February 1922 March l.
CITATION FOR HEARING ON FL
NAL ACCOUNT AND FOR DIS
TRIBUTiON.

STATE OF MINNESOTA, County Of
Blue Earth, In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate OF Helen
Anderson, Decedent.
The State Of Minnesota To All
Persons Interested In The Above En-
titled Matter Whereas, Charles e.
Anderson has filed in this court his
final account of his administration OF
the estate of the above named decd
ent, together with his petition pray
ing for the adjustment and allowance
of said final account and for distribu-
ton of the residue of said estate to the
persons thereunto entitled: 1t lis
ordered, that said petition be heard,
and that all persons interested in said
matter be and appear before this
court On the 9th day of March 1918,
at ten o'clock a. M, at the Probate
Court Rooms in the Court House, at
Mankato in said County, and then and
there, or as soon thereafter as said
matter can be heard, show cause, if
any they have, why said petition
should not be granted; and that this
citation be served by the publication
thereof in The Mankato Free Press
according to law.
Witness the Honorable Evan
Hughes Judge of said court, and the
seal of said court, this 18th day of
February 1918.
EVAN HUGHES,
Judge
(Court SeaD
Thomas Hughes
Attorney for Petitioner.