The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-11-21

the class might know what compel
sation each business paid. Theodore
Williams and l. N Tompkins both ex.
plan and the club seemed generally in
favor of It.
NJ. F. Sullivan remarked he thought
the club ought to aid in defraying the
expenses of the Southern Minnesota
medical association to meet here DIR.
A. F. Schmitt stated $50 to 400 physi-
clans would be here. He considered
800 would be of great assistance and
IN motion of F. Il. Crandall ii was
yoted the club pay this amount
On motion of Theodore Williams II
was voted to have resolution COM
mittee draw up suitable resolutions in
honor of the late DR.. G.. r. Curran,
who died since the last meeting of
he club
Secretary Soaring reported that the
/ street railway extension into Ogle's
addition had been completed and was
under operation and stated most of
the stock was sold. He said the
club hoped for extensions to other
outlying parts of the city soon.
H
Manager Adolph Mueller stated the
| company was glad the extension to
0gle's addition was completed and
hat the business was entirely salts
actory. He expressed the belief that
loon the line would be extended to
North and East Mankato. Outlying
districts, he pointed out, must in time
| mean the Chief source of revenue for
the lines.
People appreciate the service"
| said Mr.. Mueller Ellis was eviden-
ED when the West Mankato line was
| led up recently. The phone rang al
most constantly with inquiries about
| service. Everyone was very nice eX
! cept those people who never spent a
| nickel except on days like those the
line was tied up" '.ia ff'
| Secretary Soaring reported that a
| sidetrack had been granted the Equi-
| " Warehouse Company , largely
through the efforts of the club. He
/ said this was an example of the de-
ire of the club to work for the farm
ers interests. F. Z. Crandall reported
4 deficit OF $685. from the Fourth of
| July celebration. He expressed the
/ DDlniOH lHdl tue ctuD SHUulu uhdhe TAP
| he deficit. o.. --, Il, E,. s-.z-.. f..
| A communication from City Engin-
ger Dart. chairman of the committee
on central heating plant. was read.
tMr. Dart asked that the committee
be continued to report sometime in
January. He stated the plan did not
| appear feasible under present condi-
/ ions.
Secretary Soaring reported that
| 1890 was raised for the Southern
Minnesota Teachers convention here.
| The secretary read communication
rom the Mitchell Republican of Nit
chell, S. D., asking the club to take
action on resolution enclosed rela-
i've TO retaining the present system
I of one postalsrates. No action was
taken by the club. An invitation was
lead from the Minneapolis Civic and
COMMERCIAL Association inviting the
club. TO the Mississippi Valley confer
enoe. to open tomorrow. Hope was
expressed that the club would sup
port the Red Cross Seal drive, in a
communication read from the Mime
sofa Public Health commission.
Il r. NJ. Jones. secretary of the de-
partment of commerce of this district,
in answer to communication from
the club sent out at the last meeting,
replied that an investigation was be-
ing made relative to Great Lakes
traffic and that competent man had
been appointed to make a report on
| the matter. as.r..F Ia ~. ~ .-r
The secretary reported that since
the last meeting the following new
members had signed up as members
of the club. t, ]. Snilsberg, sMankato
Printing Co., N. p. Paulson. Karp
Hotel CO., City Superintendent e. s.
s'elle. Mankato Paper Box Co. c. d.
OFT, Otto Neitge, o. F. Schell, Oshman
& Sons Co., Roswell c.. Pickett.