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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
Mapieton

H. M. Berry transacted business IN
Mankato Tuesday.
Miss Sue Sprague spent several
days at LIE Sueur last week
Mrs. |. A. Lownes and Mrs. James
Pomroy shopped in Mankato Tues
day.
Mrs. DR.. Bishop and daughter spent
the day with Miss Elizabeth at Man
kato recently.
Word from Pierce Norton, who is
at Camp Grant, says that he received
his comfort kit and thinks all the
"Sammies" will vote for woman suf-
frage when they return.
Two families arrived from Iowa
last week with stock and household
goods to take possession of the farms
they bought last fall from Mr.. w.
Koenen and William Wick.
William Wick is moving his family
street
Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Hart and
little son of OwatonDa have been the
guests of Miss Cecilia Petit and
mother the past week.
Word from Rex. Pomrey tells of
his arrival in camp in South Carolina.
Nathan Coggeshall went to Mime
apolis to enlist Wednesday.
The business houses observe heat
less Monday, the grocery depart
ments being open till noon, selling
necessaries only.
The Red Cross will have another
large shipment of hospital supplies,
knitted garments and ambulance
pillows ready for Thursday.
The public school is thinking of or
ganizing as Junior Red Cross.
Classes will take up work along that
line until the organization is COM
plete.
Mark L. Burgess with the Ex-
peditionary forces in France received
his Christmas package December 2S
and January 20, letter was received
in Mapleton telling how pleased he
was to be remembered by the folks
at home.
Norman and Joseph Dobie, Jr, are
in camp at Jacksonville, Fla They
like the climate and location very
much.
The Cemetery association met with
Mrs. Tom Howieson on Tuesday A
/ large number were present.
Word from Mrs. Argetsinger is
encouraging as she is improving daily.
| Many cases of French measles,
mumps and chicken pox have appeared
| in the schools.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
VOTED IN LIGHT PLANT
Poor Farm Will Be Given This
Improvement; County Board
Proceedings

The Blue Earth county board yes
terday afternoon considered a plan to
install an electric lighting plant at the
poor farm and listened to salesman
of the Delco system. Later the board
voted to put in the plant.
A motion was carried instructing
the county auditor to send a bill to
Decoria township for half the cost OF
the Ballard culvert
The chairman appointed all mem
bers of the board as committee to
list the property of aliens as re-
quired by the safety commission.
Later in the session a motion was
passed providing for the purchase OF
a Delco lighting system for the poor
farm at price of 1920.
The board passed resolution CIV
ing the Northern States Power COM
pany permission to remove the
wrecked Bixby's Ford bridge of Gar
den City, without in any way preJud-
icing the rights of either the company
or the county in regard to RESPONSE
bility for the wrecking of the bridge.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
LARGE CROP Of RUM0Rs
Report That Germany Is to Start
Submarine Warfare In
Pacific Ocean
UNITED Press Dispatch.l

New York, February 8-Reports
from the old world, brought by the ar
rival of the New Amsterdam from
Rotterdam, bring information that
the German government is putting
the Krupp gun works under ground,
in anticipation of aerial attacks by
Americans. 1t is said also that Ger
many is planning a gigantic sub
marine campaign in the Pacific ocean;
that mutinies are Matching more
thickly than ever before in the Ger
man army; that Holland has not more
than months supply of food and
may in desperation enter the war, un-
less the allies take measures to re-
lieye her.
The steamer is being carefully
searched for anything in the way of
poisons and disease germs, that might
have been sent to this country by
German agents. Rumors have been in
circulation to the effect that poisons
and diseases were being sent over in
face powders. Also that an attempt
would be made to blight the Ameri-
can wheat crop by placing destructive
germs in it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
MILLS RUN SHORT time
Shortage Of Wheat Stays the
Operation Of Plants In
Minneapolis
limited Press Dispatch.l

Minneapolis, Mimi, February s.
The flour mills of Minneapolis are
running only on part time on account
of the shortage of wheat and the
shortage of cars for shipment of flour.
The situation is serious. Frank L.
Carey, government grain buyer, de-
clared today that thousands of cars
were wanted in the west without de-
lay, but there was little prospect of
meeting this demand very soon. There
are now in the Minneapolis grain
elevators only 642,367 bushels OF
wheat against 12,386,1O8 at this time
last year. At the same time the
country elevators are packed with
wheat which they are unable tC
ship on account of the lack. of cars.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
Oudsotr

H. J. Roberts from Mankato is
staying at the home of his son Ivan,
assisting with the wood saving and
chopping which is the order OF the
day.
owen d. and Hugh Jones have put
in five weeks of steady chopping and
have quite few cords put up.
John H. Roberts left for Mankato
where he is serving as a grand juror.
Dave Dakins is saving wood for
some of the farmers in the vicinity.
The Ladies' Missionary society met
this week at the home of Mrs. o..
F. Jones with a good attendance.
Quite a lot of stock and corn has
been shipped out from Judson these
last weeks.
E. N. Jones was seen driving
through Judson last Monday.
Evan Edwards and wife moved to
the neighborhood of Cray where he
has rented a farm.
Conner Evans is doing some wood
saving for the people at the village.
E. R. Roberts and family are now
settled in their new dwelling.
Constable Lundine was called to
the east part of the township on bus
mess Saturday.
David C. Evans had several con-
tracts for cutting and putting up ice
at Judson which are about completed.
R. P. Williams, who has been laid
up with rheumatism for several weeks,
is much better.
Mrs. THOMAS of Cambria visited
with her parents, E. ]. Roberts and
wife over Sunday.
Henry Shultz and family will soon
move to Eagle Lake where they will
make their future home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
MARRIAGE KEPT SECRET.

Miss Anna Marie Paulson and Mr..
John Albert Johnson were united in
marriage on November %, 1917, by
Rev. R. w. Hobbs, pastor of the First
Baptist church. The attendants were
Miss Selma Freeman and Jose Wit
trock. Mr. Johnson was drafted for
the national army and called to Camp
Dodge, Ia, and the marriage was
kept a secret from their friends for
several months. Mr. Johnson arrived
home yesterday on a short furlough,
and himself and wife are visiting at
the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Carlson, 102 Parry
street. Last evening company of
friends gathered at the Carlson home
and surprised them. A mock wedding
was held for their edification, but the
guests were surprised in turn when ii
was announced that the wedding of
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnson had taken place
some months ago. Nice refreshments
were served at the close of the party
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
Latter Was Suspended; Pays
500 To Red Cross
CASE IN MARTIN COUNTY
accused of DisloyaIty; Defended
BY Attorney From
Mankat0
From Fridays Daily.

From Fridays Daily.
FairmOnt February S.--Henry
Krause of Triumph, convicted of dis
loyalty, Wednesday was sentenced
by Judge Dean to pay a fine of $500
and serve sixty days in Jail. The jail
sentence was suspended on condition
that he subscribe 800 to the Tri-
umph Red Cross branch and conduct
himself hereafter as a loyal citizen.
He agreed.
Questioned by the judge Krause
said he came from Germany to this
country to escape military service.
He said his father served in three
wars and that the older man advised
him to come to free country. "That
is why l skipped" said Krause.
Daily Pleaded For Accused.
The accused man said he lad
bought $50 Liberty bond, gave So
to the Red Cross and SIS to the Y. NJ.
G. A. prior to mis- arrest. His attorney,
c. o. Daley of Mankato, made a
short plea for him, saying Krause
had shown a disposition to assist
public movements to help in the war
and he believd leniency advisable.
Paul Cooper did not assist in the de-
Tense of Krause, as was previously
reported.
County Attorney Allen. while say
ing that he always is grieved to see
a man go to jail, declared that light
sentences Tighten the heart of every
disloyal man and double the burdens
of the loyal" He stated that in his
belief, nothing but prison sentences
will put an end to sedition. He was
not speaking of the Krause case but
of such cases in general.
Attacks upon our country will
never STOP said the county attorn-
ey until the men who utter them
know that their words will mean
incarceration"
Judge Raps Petitioners.
Judge Dean addressing Krause
and the courtroom before passing
sentence, said his conscience was
clear on every sentence he has pro-
nounced. He said he liked to receive
the advice and counsel of any person
who is honest and sincere in giving
it, in fact had asked for advice.
"But," continued the judge, 81 take
no insults and feel good about them.
Something came to me this morning,
which il it had been officially pre-
scented to the court, would have
meant fine for contempt
81 will act on my own Judgment in
this matter"
1t is understood that the judge re-
ferred to a petition which came
from Triumph and which is said to
have voiced criticism of sentences.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
OBITUARY
from thursdays parry.

from thursdays Danny.
Mrs. L.. G. Taber died OF her home
east of Madison Lake Tuesday morn
ing at 2:40 after an illness of
several months duration. She had sub
mitted to operations and treatments
in Minneapolis and Mankato hospitals
but everything that skilled hands and
loving hearts could do failed to pro-
long her useful life.
Mrs. Taber was born in Fillmore
county, Mimi, December 10, 1860, be-
ing fifty-seven years, one month
and nineteen days old at the time
of her death. She was married to
Lewis G. Taber March %, 1881 and
has made her home in Blue Earth
county for thirty-six years She
died January 20, 1918 and her husband
October 1, 1913.
The deceased is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. julius Arnt of Kill
Deer, N. D., and Miss Eunice at home
Three sisters and two brothers sur
vive her. Mrs. F. M. Long of Elysian,
Mrs. VIM. Churchward of Dodge Cen
ter, Mrs. John Westlake of Santa
Cruz, Cal, ANGEL and Lewis Gools-
hey of Chetek, Wis.
Funeral services were held at the
family residence Thursday, January
81, at eleven o'clock The remains
were laid to rest in the Eagle Lake
cemetery. Rev. Sleeves officiated
Mrs. Taber was devout Christian
woman and member of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church at Elysian.
She was loved and beloved by all.
Her departure from the many trials
and tribulations of this earth for the
happier realms above will cause her
large circle of friends to mourn her
demise
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15

Miss Winnie Hughes of Lake Crys-
tai visited friends in the city yester-
day.
Mrs. G.. e. Jones of Lake Crystal is
visiting relatives and friends in Man
kato.
Mrs. William s. Hughes of Lake
Crystal was a guest in the city yes
terday.
Miss Minnie Hammond spent the
past several days visiting in the twin
cities.
DR.. C. p. Peterson, who is attending
the state dental convention, will re-
turn Saturday night.
Mesdames ]. j. Bill and NJ Nc
Carthy of Madelia were in the city
today to attend the funeral of the
late Mrs. L. E. Lambert.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15

Mrs. F. A. Peterson of Chicago, who
owns some property on East Walnut
street, is in Mankato. She says Chi
cago is still badly tied up with a
heavy fall of snow and from four to
nve feet is common sight. In one
city block there the snow was so
deep that snow removing contractor
demanded 5000 to clear the one block
.Ihe weather there has been cold
during the past few weeks.
Mr.. George Olson of st. Peter was
shopping in the city yesterday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
Preference SHIPPING Order.

10 IIttu IIeSS DISpdtcn.
Washington, February S.-Railroad
Director McAdoo today issued an or
der that preference in shipments ov-
er the railroads of Minnesota, Wis
consin, and North and South Dakota.
be given to grains. This is on account
of the serious congestion of grain,
especially wheat, in the country ele-
vators, and the great shortage OF
wheat at the mills.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
Price of Binder Irvine.

UNITED Press Dispatch.1
ST. Paul, Mimi, February 3.-The
price of binder Irvine may be in
creased. The state board of control
now has this proposition under con-
sideration. Last year the price was IL
to Is cents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
Bert BIume Arrested.

Bert Blume was yesterday afternoon
taken into custody by Sheriff Anton
Osten, pending the investigation of a
charge that the prisoner furnished
liquor to a black listed man. Blume,
it will be remembered, served quite
term in Jail, after he was picked up
on the charge of stealing a load of
corn near Mapleton.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
Russian Delegates Encouraged.

IOIIItCd COS IISpdtCH1
Petrograd, Russia, February SIN
ternal disturbances in Germany are
encouraging the Russian delegates at
Brest-Litovsk to insist on the Rus
sian demand for peace without annex
alton. Negotiations at Brest- Litovsk
have been resumed. Kuehlmann, the
German foreign minister, is still in
sisting on the German demands, but
in a softened tone.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
Turned Down Peace Proposal.

United Press D1Spatch.J
Petrograd, Russia, February THE
Russian delegates at the Brest Lit
ovsk conference have turned down
the Teuton demand for an immediate
conclusion of peace. The negotiations
are continuing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
Petrograd, Russia, February 8

Petrograd, Russia, February s.
That the bolshevik government in
Russia is permanent institution is
indicated by the formation of the new
Pan-Soviet council, consisting of 300
members, of whom 100 are of the boil
shevih party, 125 are. socialist revo-
lutionaries of the left and the rest
are social revolutionaries of the right.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15

Washington, February 8.-Because
innocent looking knitting bags might
contain bombs in their capacious
depths, senate gallery doorkeepers
have tabood them.
Knitting in the galleries-very
well; but the wherewith all must not
be camoufiaged under several yards
Of bag.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15

Miss Maude Hoy returned last
evening from the twin cities, where
she spent the past several days.
County Superintendent of Schools
w. HI. Detamore is attending farm
bureau conference at the university
farm. He is expected home tonight.
Mrs. J. J. Hennessy of Mortified,
Washington, who was the guest of her
sister, Mrs. M. Finnegan, went to st.
Paul yesterday, where she will visit
another sister, Mrs. Thomas Keefe,
before going to Staples, Mimi, where
she intends to make her home.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
Keel of Ford Craft Laid.

UNITED Press Dispatch.
Washington, February 8.-Henry.
Ford today laid THE keel of his new
submarine chasing craft.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1918-02-15
EQUITY WAREHOUSE
COMPANY IN ANNUAL
Very Good Showing Made; More
Stock Sold; Request to
Merchants
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
The annual meeting of stockholders
of the Equity Warehouse company of
Mankato was held at the Mankato
State bank Tuesday afternoon, Feb
ruary 5.
About $50 farmers were present
and evry enthusiastic meeting was
held. The managers report showed
that the company had done about
100000 worth of business in nine
months at profit of nearly $4,000.
The business had been carried on at
an expense of five per cent which is
indeed very good showing for the
first year, because the larger the
business the less the cost of conduct
ing the same.
The report was unanimously adopt
ed and in about fifteen minutes time
81, 100 worth of stock at $25 per share
was disposed of.
The election of directors resulted
as follows: f. o. True, L. w. Wen
ner. William Oehler, George Goettl,
y. III. Raush, Charles Brooks, w. w.
Randall
A resolution was offered commend
ing the good work of the manager
and board of directors. The manager
was also allowed 5000 for the use of
his automobile in service for the COM
pany A committee consisting of
Messrs. Schultz, Spaulding and Watts
was appointed to appear before the
Retail Merchants association and ask
that the merchants make a discount
in price to. all who pay cash and carry
home their own purchases. This is in
accordance with the plan recently
proposed by Judge Wilson to the
merchants. The farmers feel that
they should not haev to pay the same
prices as those who have two or three
deliveries day and buy on credit.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18
FISHERS SOCIETY
CIRCUS AT THE
ORPHEUM

Fisher evidently had in mind when
contemplating presenting his circus.
aside from the value of his animals as
performers. the necessity of cleanliness
pervading the OUTFIT. That he has sue
ceeded in obtaining this essential one
has only to look his animals and par
aphernalia over and realize the sue
cess OF his idea. Every animal "a as
clean as a new pin and the conse-
quences are they lhow an anxiety to
work their heads off in appreciation or
good treatment.
The routine OF stunts performed are
varied and many. TIE Monkey does
clever riding number as a premier
Jockey. besides using the entire stage
for his frivolities, which are laughable.
A Clown Bulldog who really seems 70
know the rudiments of comedy to OBJ
tain laughs a pedestal that whirles so
rapidly that it seems impossible foI an
animal to keep his feet is another nov
ely that creates much amusement The
snimals are willing workers and new
err have to be ooaxed or persuaded. It
is pleasing number well presented. a I
the Hammond Orpheum theatre today.
Thursday and Friday. with four more
acts
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18
COUNTY SCHOOL
CHANGES URGED
Propose Increased Salaries
and improvements by
Legislation.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. Is-Salary IN
creases for teachers and executives IN
the county schools will be proposed in
the coming session OF the Legislature
BY the County Superintendent Asso-
citation of Indiana. About sixty SUI
perintendents attending session OF
the association yesterday discussed
the proposed increase as step to-
ward lettering the public schools. A
committee will be appointed to confer
with Governor Goodrich on the legis-
lation program suggested by the SUI
perintendents.
The superintendents approved bill
TO abolish the teaching of German in
the public schools They declared that
the present method of distribution Of
text books through county depositor-
les. which buy books on a twelve per
cent profit margin and pay the freight
to the depository is unsatisfactorN.
but made no suggestion as 10 charges
in the system.
County supt F. F. HIGHWAY Of
Lake county If in attendance at the
meeting
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18
FOUR HARbOR. MEN
ARE SENTENCED

AT STATE CAPITAL
TIMES BUREAU.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Dee. 1S.-Four
Indiana Harbor men were sentenced
to jail and fined by Judge A. b. An
derson in federal court today. three
on pleas Of guilty TO charges of trans
porting liquor into the state and the
fourth on conviction by jury on a
similar charge
Eli Opatch. who federal agents tes-
titled had attempted to run over and
inJure police officers who tried to ar
rest him rs he brought liquor into In
diana Harbor in his automobile. was
sentenced to Jail for four months and
fined 500 and costs. Mike Scholz. con-
victed by a jury afterNa brief trial.
Peter Mazrimas and Stanley Wroua
who pleaded guilty. were sent to Jail
for three months and fined 500 and
costs each. Thomas Dnlehay. Of Ter
re Haute. charged with transporting
liquor into the state. was discharged
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18
BE CAREFUL;
FIRE DANGER
fRr UNITED PREss.l

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. 1s-Harr,
Friedley. state fire marshal today is.
sued the following rules for prevention
of fires during the Christmas season
Use are-proof material wherever
possible for decorative purposes
Don't use cotton for snow.
Permit none but competent cleo
trictians TO do the wiring
Chndren's celebrations should be
watched especially. Friedley said
In case Of public celebrations
all waste paper and other such
material should be removed imme-
diately after the party ends. Aisles
and passageways should be kept
open.
See to IL that stoves and other
heating appliances are in a condi-
ton 10 be used with safety
storekeepers should remove all
packing materials from the places
OF business frequently.
Watch smokers who might throw
butts near decorations.
Thousands Of dollars worth OF
material Is lost every year through
fires during the holiday seasons.
Friedley said This waste could
be easily eliminated IL ordinary
rules were followed
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18
CHOCOLATE
FAVORTE WITH
THE SOLDIERS

Should consumers pay more for choc-
olate and cocoa if the threatened short
age of raw material is artihcially Gre
ated?
Peculiar conditions exist today in the
cocoa and chocolate industry.
All during the war cocoa and choco-
late have been in the highest favor and
Justly so on account of their great food
value. and the boys in all branches of
the service have consumed enormous
quantities.
IN spite OF numerous difficulties. chief
among them the shortage of sugar.
manufacturers prices on their standard
brands Of cocoa and chocolate have not
been advanced.
Now. owing to a regulation that the
manufacturers shall be allowed to pur-
chase only So per cent OF their normal
amount Of raw cocoa. it would seem
that an advance IN prices would be
necessary If this S4 per cent restriction
should be allowed to remain in force
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18
GUM CHE WERS SPREAD
SPANISH INFLUENZA
At Last Gary Inspector
Says They Must Not Stick
Gobs on Theatre Seats.

Gum cheming is to be prohibited at
the Gary theatres as intimated b. SAINT
tary Inspector Thomas Porter The idea
Is the eliminat ion or 70 put A curb on
the spraed of the influenza epidemic
which might be spread by the germs in
hunks of gum left on the back and I'M
der seats in the play houses
Inspector Porter viii make an in
spection of all the Gary playhouses to
see that they are properly ventilated in
accordance with the agreement entered
into when the health officers gave their
consent to reopen the theatres
Daily reports are to be made to Mayor
Hodges and all theatres VIII be required
to have proper ventilation so that in
f1uenza will have no opportunity TO
spread from the piayhouses.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1918-12-18
DEATH OF nj. Schultz.

Mathies Schultz of Griffith. died at
St Margaret's hospital yesterday. fol-
lowing an operation for appendicitis
Mr. Schultz leaves to mourn him a
widow and eight children. his mother.
Mrs Mary schut Of schererviIle. six
sisters and two brothers
The deceased was very we'll known
both in Griffith and Schererville where
his many friends Will grieve to hear Of
his death.
The funeral will be held from their
home in Griffith at ten o'clock Friday
morning. Interment will be held in the
Sohererville cemetery.