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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23
Tragedy Develops IntoP Pretty Romance
Daniel Cupid Brings Aboutthe Wedding

o'clock in the evening, caryl Irish's
first wife was killed at the turn of
the road at Oronoco. She,ewas dr'v
ing the big TrishbErziar, her husband
and sister, Miss Anna Bannon, being
in the car with sher
AS the driver started to- make the
turn leadin" past the snhco. house at
Oronoco, the big machine failed to
respond. Mrs. Irish tried frantically
to keep the road. but was unable to
do so. The Lozier struck stump
plunged off high bank, and then
tipped over. Mrs. Irish was pinned
beneath the car and died practically
instantly. Her sister was slightly
pinned. beneath the machine, but
managed to extricate herself and
crawl to the nearest house where
she fell exhausted. Mr.. Irish was
unhurt, save for pa badly injured
arm. aiisE $50
The marriage of Mr.. Irrih and Miss
Genevieve Bannon had come as a
surprise TO their friends on January
%, only a few months before the
tragedy. The marriage Of Mr.. Irish
to his first wife's sister. comes as an
even greater surprise.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23
ENGINE KEPT ON RUNNING
Oakland Six Hit Tree and Telephone
Pole; Damaged Considerably.

Oakland Six Hit Tree and Telephone
Pole; Damaged Considerably.
Mounted in an Oakland six, with a
smooth stretch of gravel road before
him, Frank GuentZel, farmer living
near Mankato, pulled off demon
stration with the machine last even
ing which it would be difficult to re-
peat and which might, under circum-
stances, end in a far more serious
| manner. AS nearly as can be learn.
ed Mr. GuentZel and a friend were
driving toward st. Peter and when
they reached the stretch Of road near
the Mosler school house this side
of Kasota, the driver evidently want
ed to chit her up"
The car responded nobly to the
call for speed when on the straight
road but when a telegraph pole and
a good sized tree interposed in the
path the going was more difficult.
AS it was the machine uprooted a
tree several inches in diameter be-
fore striking the telephone pole. The
car was swung completely around in
the road from the impact of striking
the post and three wheels were rip
ped off.
garage this noon that the engine of
the Oakland was still running after
/, the smashup. The tenders were bent
and the frame considerably twisted
but luckily neither Mr.. Gusntzel nor
the other man in the machine suffer-
ed any serious injuries.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23
DEATH OF CARL cARLsTRoM
Man Well Along in Years Died After
Lingering Illness.

Man Well Along in Years Died After
Lingering Illness.
Carl Carlstlom of 436 North Second
street, resident of Mankato for the
past thirty-six years, died at his
home Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock after lingering illness
death being caused by hardening of
the arteries and other ailments due
to advancing years. Deceased was
born March 10, 1889, in Sweden, and
was eighty years two months, and
seven days old at the time of his
death. He came to America from
Sweden thirty eight years ago, and
settled at Elgin, ILL.,, where he lived
fo two years before moving to Man
kato, which has been the family home
since that time.
Mr.. Carlstrom was a member of the
Swedish Lutheran church and had
many friends in the city. He was
stone mason by trade, and continued
his work as long as health permitted.
He is survived by the widow, Caro-
line Earlstrom; son, Charles, at
home; one brother, Andrew Carl
strom, Sweden. A brother of the de-
ceased. John Carlstrom, died in this
city three months ago. Funeral
services were held this afternoon at
the home at 2:3O o'clock. Rev. o. j.
Arthur officiating. Interment in the
Swedish Lutheran cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23

Winona, May 19.-The marriage of
Miss Anna Bannon, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. James Bannon, 103 West
Wabasha street, to Caryl Irish, son
of Mr.. and Mrs. L. F. Irish of Pine
Island, Mimi, took place yesterday
afternoon at five o'clock at the rectory
of the Cathedral, Rev. Father ]. p.
Sherman officiating. Only immediate
relatives were present at the cere-
mony.
The announcement of the marriage
will be a surprise to friends of the
young couple, both of whom are well
known socially in this city. They had
confided their secret to none of their
friends
After the ceremony a reception
was conducted and dinner served at
the home of the brides parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Irish left on an even
ing train, for the east. They will be
at home to their friends at Pine Is
land after June l.
The bride for several years has
been engaged as nurse at Roches-
ter Mr. Irish is associated with his
father in bank at Pine Island.
One year ago April 80, at $3.50
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23
YOUNG M'LEAN IS KILLED
Million Dollar Boy Run Over BY Auto
In Washington.
UNITED Press Dispatch.l

UNITED Press DlSpatch.I
Washington, May 10. = Vinson
Walsh Mclean, the $1,000O00 baby
is dead. All the skill of the most
renowned physicians could not save
the little child after he was struck
yesterday by car driven by three
unidentified women. A veritable
army of guards and nurses had
guarded the child previously and
when baby he had been closely
watched to prevent kidnapping.
Yesterday the chance of a lifetime
came and he slipped away through
the front gate when car bearing a
West Virginia number struck him.
The women picked him up and as
he appeared to be all right went on
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Beal Mclean,
parents of the child speeding here on
their way from Cincinnati failed to
arrive before he died. The little boy
was heir 20 the great Walsh and Nc
Lean fortunes.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23
WEST MEDO RED CROSS
SPLENDID SHOWING MADE BY
THAT ENERGETIC BRANCH
Unit Was Organized In May,
1918; Report of Years
Undertaking

The West Medo branch of the
Mankato chapter of the American
Red Cross was organized May %,
1918, at the Medic Baptist church by
Mrs. Jennie Johnson. president of
the Mapleton branch. The following
officers were elected: Mrs. Will
Beise, president; Mrs. Elmer Meric-
kle, vice president; Mrs. A. E. Sails
bury, secretary; Mrs. r. B. Will,
treasurer. The meetings were held
on Thursday afternoon Of each week
at the Medo church during the sum-
mer months, it being very pleasant.
work room, the ladies in turn bring
fall meetings were held at homes Of
the members.
First Meeting of Unit.
At the first meeting May 30, fifty
four handed in their names as mem.
bers. Captains of the work were
elected, Mrs. Charles Will having full
charge of the sewing and Mrs. John
Germo. Mrs. George Beise and Mrs.
J. C. DeRemer directing the knitting
and Mrs. James AtchersOn the COM
fort kits. Special credit is due Mrs.
Charles Will who never missed
work meeting besides sewing hours
at home in order to fill the required
quotas.
The first money raised was by
eighteen ladies donating twelve doz-
en- eggs at thirty cents per dozen or
$64 80; $233.S0 was taken in from
donations, egg drive, membership
re- fund and Red Cross drive.
What Was Expended.
The sum $135 .03 was spent for
sewing material, etc.
At the time of the annual meeting
| the society had balance of $98.77
in the bank, and later received
$S67.37 from Red Cross sale. On
the evening of July Is, Mrs. H. A.
Patterson Rev. R. w. Hobbs and a
chorus from Mankato gave splendid
Entertainment for the benefit of the
Red Cross.
From June rs to October 80 the
following garments were shipped to
the Mankato chapter. Thirty eight
hospital shirts 10 reclamation shirts,
10 boys suits, sweaters thirty
eight pair sox. There was also three
comfort bags given out.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23
REV. H. P. FEY MARRIED
Former Springfield Clergyman Has
Taken Unto Himself Bride.

Former Springfield Clergyman Has
Taken Unto Himself Bride.
In The. Twin City Reporter, Of
Minneapolis, sensational sheet. at
whose masthead is nailed the name
of Rev. H. P. Fey, as associate
editor, appears the following an
nouncement:
REV. H. P. Fey and Miss Clara
Won Der Sit, of Dubuque, Iowa, were
united in marriage on Saturday ev
ening May 3rd, at the home of
John D. Bevans, Commissioner
Bates Officiating"
1t will be remembered that the
reverend, for number of years, was
pastor of st. Raphael's church in
Springfield and shortly after his
transfer to Arlington received treat
ment at sanitarium in Milwaukee.
After coming to ST. Paul and being
denied a parish he took up the work
mentioned above and quit the min
iStry
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23
FOOD FOR THE DUCKS
Rice and Celery Seed Planted BY
Several Sportsmen.

Rice and Celery Seed Planted BY
Several Sportsmen.
In the neighborhood of twenty
sportsmen from Mankato were at
Ewan Lake yesterday and planted
wild rice and celery seed. More than
$3.50 worth of seed was planted at
Swan Lake and other places and
more seed was planted today in Loon
Lake. Before fall it is planned to
plant $3.50 more worth of seed.
The campaign the sport -nen have
started against crows and other de-
structive birds is going ahead fair
ly well. One hundred and fifty crow
heads have been turned in for
bounties and other birds have also
been killed. The sportsmen plan
to make war on the blackbirds
later on.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23

than the law and the regulations re-
CURED. Yours truly, United States
Food Administration, Alfred Bran
deis. chief, cereal enforcement d.
vision. BY John G. Dudley, assis
tant"
Minneapolis, Mimi, May IL. 1919.
Mr.. George Palmer, Hubbard Mil
ling company, Mankato, Minnesota.
My Dear Mr.. Palmer: / am very
glad indeed to join in Mr.. Dudley's
expressions of the very hearty way
you co-operated with this office the
past year. Thefe was not single
case which came to our attention
during the entire Food Control
where your company has not only
complied with the letter and also the
spirit of the law. Yours truly, Food
BY Frank l.. Carey, second vice
president"
For the period covered by the
food administration we were com
PEELED to take whatever wheat was
given us by the grain corporation
and could, not figure an exact yield
or manufacturing cost for the rea :
son that we did not know what
weight, quality, kind or amount of
wheat would be given us.
We received an arbitrary order to
shut down our mill during time of
great activity, Notwithstanding the
fact that we had been compelled TO
run a few Sundays to supply the
most urgent demand for -four ever
known. as Gn
In spite of these = handicaps, we
exceeded the established rate of profit
by only .0O22tb amounting to- S., 1861
on a business Of 's4.0O5, 013.48, which
excess has been paid to the food ad
ministration This small excess was
verified by an accurate and pains
taking audit of our books by the ex-
perts of the food administration. If
any man can figure more closely on
years business, or can show bet
ter record, we shall be glad to hear
of it. We feel that anyone who can
carry through a complicated years.
business with as many handicaps and
hew as close to the line as we have
done does not deserve to be lied
about and defameds
The ridiculous gossip was circulat
ed, commented upon and believed by
people who ought to have known
better. While itidid not injure us
in the mind of any Intelligent person
nevertheless, it was unpleasant and
did no credit to those who circulat-
ed Hubbard Milling company.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23

Minnesota casualties: Wounded Sc
verely, Private George Brett, st. Paul;
wounded slightly, Lieutenant Carlos
o. Cooley, st. Paul; wounded. degree
undetermined, Private Percy M. Ora
ham, Jefferson; died OF disease, Cor
poral Lawrence E. Lindblom, Mime
apolis; Private Harry e. Johnson,
Duluth; Private Walter F. Whittier,
saltwater.
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SlOnS during the evening, anu Qef :
cious refreshments were served at the
close of the party. Mr.. Ecklund was
presented with beautiful gift by his
friends, who united in wishing him
many happy returns of the day.
HAPPY EVENT FOR NEWLYWEDS.
The Ladies' Missionary society of
the First Baptist church was enter
tanned at the home of MIR. A. ]. Whit
man, 400 South Broad street, Friday
afternoon. The topic on Americana
cation was ably discussed by Mrs C..
G. Northrup. Mrs. Jacobson very
beautifully sang two selections, &C
companied by Mrs. H. c. Kroon.
At the close of this perfect after
noon the door bell rang, the ring be-
ing answered by the hostess, who
was surprised to see standing there a
brave soldier and sweet smiling
lass, the couple being in search of the
Baptist pastor, by whom they wished
to. be united. The couple looked dis
appointed indeed when they were in
formed that the pastor was not in
and were sent in search OF another.
whom also was away from home. By
this time the couple began to think
luck was against them, when sud
denly Rev. G.. A. Hobbs arrived at
the Whitman home, who kindly offer
ed his services. An auto that was
waiting outside was hurriedly rushed
to the couple, and the driver of the
car cordially invited them to return
to the Whitman home. They accept
ed this invitation and soon returned
to find, not only the pastor waiting to
receive them, but the large company
Of ladies. However, hey were not to
be d:unted but showed great deal
of courage when they obediently stood
and were united BIZ Rev. Hobbs.
After the ceremony they were duly
congratulated. This brought to a
close the afternoon for the mission
airy ladies. but was mere beginning
for the newlyweds. +
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23
Petition in Probate.

Petition has been filed with Judge
of Probate Evan Hughes for the set
Element of the estate of the late Frank
Richardson. The estate is valued at
$1,000 personal property and $4,000
real estate. The heirs are Celestia
Richardson, Merle Scoville, Royal
Richardson and Ruth Richardson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23
Suit BY Associated Press.

IAssociated Press Dlspatch.I
New York, May 19.-The suit
brought by The Associated Press
against The International News Serv-
ice in the United States district
court came up today and decree
was entered for the complainant.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23
iGEKELER. WANDERSEE


The marriage of Miss Julia Geke-
Ter, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Gekeler of Eagle Lake, to
Mr.. Ludwig Wandersee of New Ulm,
took place at the Methodist Episco-
pal church at 8 p. M, last Wednes-
day. The bridal party entered to
the strains of "The Sunshine of
Your Smile" which was played sofe-
ly by Mrs. George Macbeth. Mrs.
j. Cummins assisted her in singing
few. selections. The bride was at
tired in a navy blue tailored suit with
hat to match and carried an armful
of Ophelia roses and ferns. Her
sister acted as bridemaid and car
ried a bouquet of pink carnations.
Herbert Wandersee acted as best
man. The ring ceremony was used.
Rev. G.. A. Cahoon of Mankato Of
ficiated The out of town guests
were Herbert Wandersee of st.
Paul, Miss Wilka Abraham, James
vile, Mr.. ard Mrs. August Nieman
Springfield, Mr. and Mrs. August
Wandersee and son Fred of New Ulm,
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Wandersee and
daughter Francis, of New Ulm, Otto
Wandersee, Lamberton and John and
Rose Gekeler of St. Clair.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23
Leach Ordered to Fort sin.

Colonel George E. Leach of the
151st Field Artillery has received
orders from the war department to
report for duty at Fort Sill, Okla
homa The big artillery school is
located there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23
The Strike in Winnipeo.

Associated Press DISPATCH
Winnipeg, May 19.-The strike
situation here is to be brought to a
focus within forty eight, hours. Sew
eral conferences are planned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23
sMITH.M EMS.

SMITH MEMS.
Miss Elizabeth L. Smith and Henry
| M. Mems, both of Blue Earth coun-
| ty, were married here Friday aft
ternoon, May 16. Rev. G.. A. Hobbs
performed the ceremony.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23

but may take up and specialize on
the eye, ear, nose and throat later on.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-05-23
WELCOME HOME.

Walter Ecklund was pleasantly
surprised at his home last evening, in
honor of his birthday anniversary,
and as a welcome home to Mr.. Eek
lund, who recently returned home
from camp. Games, singing, and pi-
ano music formed delightful diver
New Britain herald., 1919-09-10

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RUTH NOT CHAMP YET
Boston SlugGer Has Wi1liamson's Record, Made i'm 1883, to Beat Before Crown Is His.

Chicago, Sept. l0.-"Babe" Ruth. the demon slugger of the Boston Red Sox, who broke the modern record tor home runs at the Polo Grounds In New York. Monday, has still enc more record to knock over before he gan be acclaimed the greatest home run hitter of all time. The record that the big Baltimore boy has 10 shoot at is 27 home runs made by Edward Williamson. of the Chicago National league club in 1883. The record is authentic and if Ruth is to be credited with making the greatest number of home runs in one season he must hit two more of the four-ply drives,
 Ruth already has broken one other reeGrd which has not been talked aoout during his great drive for the tomc-run crown. This other record was made while pitching in a worlds series game and it sill stands Up to 1918 Mathewson's record of pitching 28 successive innings in world series games without permitting a run was considered to be a masterpiece In the p.tching world. But big Babe" came along and added an inning to Matty's record, setting mark for other pitchers to shoot ct in years to como.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-10

BOB MARTIN IN TRAINING. Akron, Ohio, Sept. 10.-Bob Martin,
New Britain herald., 1919-09-10
COX'S MACGREGOR
 WINS $1O,OOO TROT
New England Horseman Pilots Big Bay to First HOnOrs: MariOndaIc,
 Charter Oak Winner, Second.

Syracuse N. Y, Sept 10.-Walter Cox, king of New England horsemen achieved the ambition of his career at the Syracuse Grand Circuit meet ing, yesterday, when he piloted McGregor the Great. fleet son of Peter the Great and Ruth McGregor, to a straight heat victory in the classic Empire State s10, 900 stake for 2:12 class trotters. Cox not only won the event but established a new rec ord In the first heat. which McGregor stepped in 2:03M. It was the fastest time a trotter ever made in the big event.
 Mariondalc. the speedy daughter of Ariondale and Marion T., driven by Tommy Murphy of Poughkeepsie, took second honors after one of the most spectacular races ever contested at the New York state fair. Tn the first two heats Murphy challenged the Nc Gregor speeder repeatedly, but could not withstand the charging drive the victor made in the stretch. More than 10000 persons witnessed the race.
 Cox gave a brilliant exhibition of driving in the first heat. Plugging the inner rail. he piloted his big bay horse away to a cOm1OTlaD1e tea0 lOnS DG- fore the time for a decision had been reached. Murphy. coming from be- hind in the last 100 yards of'the heat, tried desperately to Overtake the Me- Gregor horse, but the latter opened up with d burst of speed near the fin- insh that carried him across the line winner by a length.
 Holyrood Billy sprung q big sur prise in the first heat, the 2:13 pace. which he won in straight heats. fast est time 2:07 1-2. HOrsemen had fig ured Homefast as the probable winner and the victory of the Leonard entry was shock to the talent. Homefast was the challenger in each heat but failed to keep astride with the victor in the stretch brushes which marked the finish of each heat.
 Nedda took the 2:1S trot, the Oron- daga stake after finishing fifth in the first heat. Jenny Dean flashed into the lead in the first heat and was never headed. but in the next two Nedda clearly demonstrated her su- periority, her best time being 2:0s 1-2.
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New Britain herald., 1919-09-10
MACHINE SHOP TAKES
 SERIES FROM COLTS
Tllird Game of Series, Played in Hart ford Last Night, Results in 9-6
 Victory for the Locals.

The New Britain Machine company team won the third game of the series with the team of the Colts Patent Firearms company in Hartford last night, score to 6. The game was featured by heavy hitting on the part of both teams with Fallon and Dudack of New Britain hitting hardest. Both were credited with home runs. The victory gives the local team the series.
 Manager C. H. Sweet of the Machine shop nine has arranged a game with the Stanley Rule & Level team to be played in Walnut Hill park tonight The game is regular series game which had been postponed. Tomorrow evening the team will go to Hartford to play the Rubber Works team and on Friday evening, if plans work out the Hendee team of Springfield will oppose the locals.
 The score:
New Britain herald., 1919-09-10
TOLEDO CATCHET, INJURED.

Toledo, Ohio. Sept. 10.--Dennis Murphy catcher for the Toledo Amer ican Association Baseball club, is in a hospital with a fractured skull. He was taken there yesterday following an accident which occurred in one of the Toledo-St. Paul games on Sunday when Murphy was hit by d ball pitch
New Britain herald., 1919-09-10
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New Britain herald., 1919-09-10

Akron soldier who won the A. F. F. heavyweight title. was located here today, preparing to start training for fights which he hopes will earn him chance to fight Jack Dempsey for the plonship. Martin dropped from sight, following his return to the Unit ed States, and friends feared he would not enter the ring again.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-10
30 g II Is 4 3
Colts.

Two base hits. Dudack, A. Camp bell: home runs, Dudack, A. Fallon, Preston, Blanchard; stolen bases Noo- nsn Bliss. Blanchard: base on balls, by Blanchard ] struck out, bp Goeb ', Blanchard 3; hit by pitcher (Burclz) by Goeb.
New Britain herald., 1919-09-10

ed by Dan Graner. Murphy was pur- chased recently by the New York Americans along with Pitchers Alex ander, Ferguson and Roy Sanders, who are to report there next spring.