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The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
ALLEGED FOOD PIRATES
They Are Indicted BY the
Chicago Grand Jury
LARGE PROFITON SPUDS
'Tis Claimed Their Rake-Off Has
Baen Twenty-SevenToThirty
Per Cent
CAssociated Press Dispatch.


Chicago, April 22.-Indictment of
produce dealers, VINO government Of
ficials alleged have been making a
profit of from 27 to 80 per cent on
potatoes will be asked on the basis
of evidence presented to the federal
grand jury, it was said today at the
offices of United States District At
torney Clyne.
Dealers Called Before Jury.
More than forty representatives Of
Chicago produce firms were called
before the grand jury yesterday and
questioned. The grand jury is expect
ed to make report of its investiga-
tions in open court tomorrow.
Potatoes were selling in some parts
of the city today at So peck, retail.
Federal officials alleged that commits
sion merchants have been taking a
profit of 81 hundredweight, which
they charge is unreasonable"
Penalty For Profiteer.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch
Detroit, Mich, April pa one
hundred per cent increase in the as
sessed valuation of his property was
the penalty imposed by the city coun-
Gil today on Jacob Shevitz, owner of
nine family apartment house, who
was accused by his tenants of in
creasing their rents from $42.50 to $50
a month.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
STERLING

A baby boy arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Irvine Tuesday,
April 13.
John Sharp came down from Smith
Mill Sunday and called at the George
and Will Sharp homes, also at the
Louis Brunz home. ...
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Howieson of
Mankato spent last week with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Ellis. Mr.. Howieson as
sisted with the spring cleaning and
garden making. They returned to their
home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Mason of Mankato
spent Wednesday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Louis Brunz.
Miss Susan Grover began teaching
in the Johnson district last week.
Mr.. and Mrs J. H. Dennick OF Juda,
Wis, and Mrs. A. R. Harner of Good
Thunder spent Friday afternoon and
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Ellis. Mr.. and Mrs. Dennick are NOV
ing from Juda. but have not yet de-
cided where they will locate, either
out west or further south. Mr.. and
Mrs. Dennick formerly lived at Good
Thunder
S. M. Grover spent the forepart of
the week in Mankato on business.
Carlyle Ellis and lady friend of
Lakefield spent Sunday with his Sis
ter, Mrs. Joe Roberts.
K. l.. Hauk, Will Hayes, II. H. Buck
and Albert Schwan Of Good Thunder
were in Sterling on business and while
here called at the Sterling store.
Fountain Brook farm came through
the month of April with two cows
over sixty pounds, one 1920 and
another with 6490 pounds of butter
fat, Four cows produced over forty
pounds. This looks like Mr.. Brunz
must have some high producers: The
two sixty pound cows made S73.53
above the cost of feed. The whole
herd produced S67.S pounds of butter
or $286.89.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30

Many questions are being asked the
committee regarding the plans and
prospect Of the new stock pavilion
which Mankato and Blue Earth county
are going to erect this summer. and
what real benefit will accrue from such
a building being erected here and the
Civic and Comerce association be-
ing formed.
Among a few of the answers and
reasons for such movement would
be-To make the best stock we have
at the present time better; To make
permanent sales headquarters; To
develop more and better live stock;
To develop more live stock breeders
To build up better farms and homes
To interest the boys and girls In pure
bred live stock; To make Blue Earth
County the live stock center of the
northwest; To maintain the fertility
Of our productive soil: To strengthen
CO. operate and unity between the
city and country.
Any one Of the above reasons would
be sufficient to warrant every bust
ness man in Mankato supporting this
movement to the limit but when you
take the great possibility of develop
ment of the agricultural possibilities
in connection with the Fair association
Of your county it becomes almost linn
itless.
With the stock shows which will be
put on each winter hundreds of people
will be drawn to Mankato from al
parts Of Minnesota and other adjacent
states. This will mean a direct bene
! fit to the business man if looked al
from that standpoint
In addition to boys and girls Cali
Clubs already organized this work viii
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
Kasota'

Kasota. April 22-On Thursday af-
ternoon of last week occurred the
death of Mrs. T. A. Moses at her home
in Itasca. Death due to Brights di-
sease. Funeral services were held from
the Presbyterian church there on Sat-
urday and the remains were shipped
to st. Paul where on Monday another
short ceremony was held at the home
Of her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens
Besides her husband and parents she
leaves thirteen year old son, two
sisters and two brothers to mourn her
loss. Mr.. Moses formerly lived in this
vicinity, being the son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Moses. His many friends ex-
tend heartfelt sympathy to the family
in their sad bereavement. DR.. and Mrs
Bugbee of Wells, George Moses of
Mankato and Mr.. and Mrs. William
Moses of Kasota attended the funer-
al.
All who are interested in the clean
ing up of the cemetery should pay
their dues to the treasurer at once.
Mrs. Mary Davis returned home
last Thursday from three weeks Wis
it with her daughter, Mrs. w. G. Cole
and family in Minneapolis.
A. H. Rasmussen of River Falls,
Wis, visited with friends here from
saturday unUll MOnudy.
Mrs. Barbara Eastwood Of Mankato
was a guest at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Ofenloch several days of
last week.
Mr.. Hogan Johnson, who has been
spending the past few weeks with his
children in Rochester and vicinity, re-
turned home last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Clapp, Mrs. Ro-
bert Turrittin and Mrs. F. C. Bailey
were visitors in Mankato last Wednes
Mrs. c. w. Babcock and Mrs. M. E.
Stark visited relatives in Madelia last
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Newton were
callers in st. Peter Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Edwards Of st.
Paul spent last Friday and Saturday
with the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. B. Pulver.
Mrs. D. c. Beacher of Rochester is
visiting her father Hogan Johnson and
other relatives for a few weeks
Mrs. and Mrs. G. r. Hamnstedt and
Mrs. Harry Kneeland of st. Peter and
Mrs. Peter Seelen and little daughter
of st Paul called on Kasota relatives
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Hunter and lit
tie son Of Mankato were visitors Sum
day at the home Of Leonard Grant
and wife. On their return to Manka-
20 they were accompanied by Mrs.
Belknap, who has been visiting rela-
tives hero for ctuplo Of weeks.
A mistake was made in the item re-
iating to Mrs. Ely last week. She was
taken TO St. Joseph's hospital In Man
kato instead IF Rochester and under
went an operation there last Monday
from which she is recovering nicely:
Miss Elvira Ecklund Of Minneapolis
was weok end visitor Of her par
enth. Mr.. ard Mrs NelA Ecklund.
Mira. Jonoa of Ottawa visited at the
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
SOLWNGHOUSEPROBLEM
East Mankato Residents
Have Big Plans
OPERATE BUS CONCERN
Also Open Large Tract of Land
That Will Be Available
For Homes

With the prime object Of aiding in
the housing problem in Mankato, a
number of property owners in East
Mankato, and people living in the hill
districts of the city, assembled at the
store of F. w. Kruse last night and
formed what will be known as the
Mankato Transportation company. A
board of directors was elected and
steps taken to perfect a constitution
and bylaws. The new company will
be capitalized at $4,000. The object
of the company will be to afford rapid
transportation to residents in East
Mankato to down town points and
back.
Just recently the streets in East
Mankato have been graveled, graded
and sewers installed at an expense
of over $4,000, which makes that
portion of the city one of the most
desirable sections for homes. There
is absolutely no factory smoke, no
railroads, and lots in very desirable
locations, not more than ten blocks
from the business center of the city
can be purchased at a reasonable
price.
Solution of Housing Problem.
East Mankato, now that it is well
drained and graded, offers a solution
to those seeking homes at reasonable
prices. It is fine level tract of land
which will permit of vast expansion
and with transportation furnished 10
that part of town, will become one OF
the most desirable home building Sec
tions of the city.
| At last nights meeting Judge w. l.
| nj hoi I'd
| T. NJ. Coughlan secretary of the meet
ing. There was considerable discus
sion as to what name should be adopt
ed for the organization, but it was fl
nally decided to adopt the name OF
Mankato Transportation company &c
| be capitalized at $4,000. 1t is pro-
posed to run a motor bus between
down town points and East Mankato
at certain intervals of the day in or
der to encourage people to establish
homes in that section of the city.
Board of Directors.
The following board of directors
| 1t will be to draw up a constitution
and by laws, and present the same
at the next meeting of the company
to be held at the home of Mr.. Oscar
Olson. 1910 East Main street, April
%. The directors are: Oscar Olson
". L. Comstock, T. M. Coughlan
Fred ". Kruse, Mrs. Florence K
Stubs, Miss Pauline Windmiller, j
W; schmitt, Fred Rath, and H. B.
Wheeler.
Thus far thee soliciting committee
had secured subscriptions to the
amount Of S7,400, but these solicita-
tions for funds to finance the COM
pany will be continued. 1t is proposed
to purchase at least one first class
high powered motor bus capable of
withstanding rough usage. T. M
Coughlan and Oscar Olson left this
morning for the twin cities for the
purpose of looking over suitable ma
chinex for the proposition. They will
report at the next meeting of the
company, when officers will also be
elected.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
Butternut Valley

The following Easter program was
given at Bethel Welsh church:
Leader, Miss Susie Jones. Song by
congregation; Scripture reading by
a class Of young people; prayer, Rev
E. w. Griffiths; song by the chill
dren's choir; recitation, Isabel VIII
liams; recitation, Ethel Jones; read
ing, Eunice Evans; song by Maldwyr
Owens; recitation, Wesley Williams;
recitation, Ivor Jones; trio in charge
and Mildred Jones: recitation, Ethe
Owens; remarks, by John Z. Jones
solo, Rev. E. w. Griffiths: address
Rev. Griffiths: closing song; bene,
diction.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
FOUND GOLD IN GROUND
COIN TO VALUE OF
$1,000 LOCATED
Buried Treasure of James Muir
ply, Discovered In Barnyard,
Near Warsaw

Faribauit,y April 90. - Sylvester
Murphy, young son of Frank Murphy
Of Warsaw township, saw a strange
looking object in a hole in the ground
made by cows hoof in the barn
yard of the Murphy farlu. 1t wasn't
an ordinary foot print in the mud. II
appeared that the cows weight had
broken through q rotting board. Un
der the board there was an old crock.
Sylvester didn't lose any time with
the crock. for he saw yellow glealu.
and he dug in for all he was worth.
1t was gold~all his dreams of bur
ried treasure come true.
No time was lost in digging out
out the golden coins. The family
ed to $4,000.
Had Long Searched For Money.
Buried treasure was tradition in
the Murphy family ever since James
Murphy, an early settler Of Rice
county, died eighteen years ago Mr..
Murphy died suddenly. He had no
time to tell his family where his mon
ey was. They knew his eccentricity,
and his sudden death left an estate
smaller than he had been supposed l.,
be worth.
tntnN HCLc 70 mOTc SOin.
Since his death every possible eff
fort has been made to find the miss
ing money When the cows hoof un-
covered the crockery bank it was at
first thought that the entire store had
been found. When it was found that
1t was $4,000 the feeling among the
Murphy family was more akin to dis
appointment than elatinn, for It had
been hoped for long years that a
larger sum might some DAY be un-
covered.
The piece of ground where the
money had been buried was at that
time just outside the tarnyard. and
has since been taken into the lot. Mr..
Murphy did not count his wealth lying
90 long untouched.
The family knew he hid his money.
He used banks to some extent, but
he kept large amounts hidden about
the house. At one time he became
confused and threw away the crock or
receptacle in which he had placed his
money. Mrs. Murphy found It later and
counted the money before she re-
stored 1t to him. She was certain
there was about $4,000 in the hoard.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
COACH WAS ON FIRE.
Some Excitement Occurred On CHI
caQo Northwestern Train

Some Excitement Occurred On Chi
cago Northwestern Train.
Winona, April 22.-Some little ex-
citement was occasioned on the west
tound Chicago and Northwestern pas
senger trains Monday evening wheI
one, of the coaches caught fire, sup
posedlv from the working of a de-
fective brake shoe, shortly before the
train reached Kasson. A report was
in circulation to the effect that the
fire department at Kasson was called
out to assist in the extinguishing oil
the blaze, but inquiry today at divi-
sion headquarters here elected the
statement that the train crew was
entirely adequate to handling the sit
uatfon, and that assistance at Kassor
was not required. The blaze was moi
a serious one, and the damage done
to the car was practically negligible
No injury to any passenger was ex,
perienced.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
IIercfords Sold Wall

Fifty six pure bred Herefords OF
the Clinton Falls Nursery company
herd cold for $26,325 at the first an :
nual sale held at the farm Tuesday
Improve Waseca Fair Grounds.
The plans for the new -lay-o out at
the Waseca fair grounds was accept
ed by the fair board. There will be
two new barns. each to be SoxloO
grandstand will be put up in 29 foot
sections so that additions can be
made as needed. The sum of $1,000
was appropriated for the erection of
the barns, and a note for $4,000 was
signed by the citizens of Waseca for
the grarHaS nd.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
FAVORS ARMY TRAINING
UNIVERSAL PLAN is IN
-DORSED BY D. A. r.
Resolutions Was Passed To This
Effect; Ballot On the
Officers
IAssociated Press Dispatch. I


Washington, April 22.-Universal
military training was indorsed today
by the continental congress of the
Daughters of the American Revolu
tfon, an amendment to make such
voluntary instead of compulsory, be-
ing lost for want OF a second. There
was scattering noes on the vote on
the resolution but no call for division
was made.
Copies of the resolution will be
sent to the house and senate military
committees.
Ballotting for national offices was
in progress throughout the day, the
only contest being that incident to
the election of seven vice presidents
general from a list of twelve nomi-
nees.
Mrs. George Maynard Minor OF
Waterford, Conn, was the nominee
for president general, was unopposed
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
WHITE PLAGUE MENACE.
National Association To Fight Disease
Opena Convention,
[Associated Press Disp

IAssociated Press Dlspatch.I
st, Louis, Mo-, April 22.-The peo-
pie OF the United States are gravely
mennoed by tho continued spread Of
tuberculosis, according to speakers at
the annual convention Of the National
tuberculosis association, formally op-
ened here today. The association is
planning a nation wide fight against
the disease.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
FLOUR Is SCARCE.
| Acute Situation !s Faced Throughout
Spain; Government Acts.

Acute Situation Is Faced Throughout
Spain; Government Acts.
CAssociated Press Dispatch.]
Madrid, April 22.-The scarcity Of
-four Is creating an acute situation
throughout Spain. The bakers OF
Madrid today gave notice that 1t was
impossible to continue baking profit
ably owing to the high prices de-
manded for wheat -four. The gov.
ernment thereupon decided to requisi-
tion all flour mills, work them and
distribute the -four among the bakers
to determine whether the millers have
been making undue profits.
simultaneously, the working bak
ers have given notice that they viii
strike within five days in sympathy
with the biscuit bakers and confec.
TONERS who have been out for sew.
eral days demanding higher wages.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30

der. Rev. T.. Ross Paden performed tho
ceremony. The couple were attended
young couple after short stay with
their parents here and at Good Thun-
der will go to housekeeping on the
groom's farm where they will have the
best wishes Of their friends who hope
for them long and happy Married
life '
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
pEATp, 81 MRS. HAMMOND.
Victim ~ Pneumonia; Had Been Sic
But Few Days,

But Few Days.
Mrs. p. d. Hammond, passed away
at her home. 400 Glenwood avenue,
this morning at 1920 from the effects
of pneumonia, from which she had
only been a sufferer since last Sun.
dsN
Mrs. Hammond was born in Ham
mend, Mimi, July 2b, 1868, and had
been a resident OF this city for mum.
per OF years past. She IL survived
6S her haNSeand Nns h,ssa. and the foIHwins
9. D., Miss Pearl Hammond, OF AMMAN.
dale, Minnesota. Miss Minnie Ham.
mead Of Huron; s., d. and Miss GATH
crime H#mpeaa OF this city. Mrs,
Hammond is Rise survived Y the fol.
lewiag bFetaeFs! John Kelley Of
Michael Kelley of Lake Gity, Walter
Kelley and Thomas Kelley OF Dayton,
MipResGta,
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
ASK FOR HUGHES TRAIN.

Residents On Northwestern Line
Petition Company Officials.
A petition which is being circulated
in Springfield and is being signed in
neighbortEg towns along the Chicago
and Northwestern railway, will be
presented to Superintendent NJ. J..
Boyles Of Winona, requesting an early
reinstatement of the so-called Hughes
passenger train which formerly ar
rived at Springfield about nine a. M,
going west as far as Tracy and re-
turning east bound at six p. m. the
same day, going as far as Mankato
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
BARN DANCE MUSIC.
Pasadena Has Strict Ordinance
Against Midnight Music.

Against Midnight Music.
Pasadena, Calf, April 22-[By
The United Press. Tourist devot-
ees OF terpsichore. or shimmy,ne
jazz music addicts will have to sesf
other diversion here o'nights aft 81
May 1.
A drastic ordinance forbidding dan.
cling or the playing of dance music
between the hours Of ten pm. OF
eight a. m, recently adopted by the
city commission, becomes effective .r
that date in Pasadena, one of the
country's most popular tourist CEN
ters.
The new ordinance applies to halls
or homes within twenty-five feet o.,
any dwelling. Any person playing &
dance music record within twenty.
fve feet of dwelling during til,
restricted hours could be arrested.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
ROCHESTER WOMAN HURT.
Suit Case Fell On Head RENDERING
Her Unconscious

Her Unconscious.
Rochester, April 22.-Mrs. J. W..
Anderson of Rochester Is in a hospital
in Minneapolis, suffering from a Pc
culiar and most unfortunate accident
which befell her Saturday. She was
on Greatwestern train bound for Min
neapolis. At one place along the line,
when the coach jostled about on the
rails. heavy suitcase placed in a
rack above her was thrown out. The
article struck Mrs. Anderson on the
top of the head rendering her uncon-
scious. She was rushed to a Mime
apolis hospital where 1t was feared
concussion Of the brain would de-
velop.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
MURDER is THE CHARGE.

Thomas Simpkin Indicted For Shoot.
Ing Of Or. j. w. Markoe.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1
New York, April 22.-An Indictment
charging first degree murder was re-
turned by the grand jury today against
Thomas w. Simpkin printer, who shot
and killed DR.. James Wright Markoe
service in st. Georges Episcopal
church.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
Isnsjs As sneaxsF.

- FEHGTS AZ Sbcas<oFI
These IN charge of the proposed
Eeurth OF july celebration at Blue
Earth have .ny;ted Judge Kenesaw
l4andis of the federal court. Chicago.
la deliver the address. on fndepend-
anee day,
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
PROMINENT FARMER DIES.
Sleeping Sickness Claims George n
kaIIns IIItsnI.

OICcPIUU CTCNNosu OIdITHB NSOTU0 n.
Keller OF Illinois.
Aurora, ILL.,, April 22.--George H. Kel Z.
Ter one Of the widely known farmers of
northern Illinois. died last night at
his home In Batavia. Illinois Of sleep
ing sickness, after q brief illness. Mr.
Keller had O prominent part In organ
izing the Milk Producers Of Illinois,
Indiana and Wisconsin. OF late he has
been agricultural adviser at the Loyal
Order Of Moose industrial school at
Mooseheert, Illinois,
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
HEAps. INDIAN SCHOOL.
Ora Padgett 10 superintendent of the
Institutlon at PIpestone,
Special to the FREQ Pr

bpoSlhI 10 th6 FTee Fross,
Pipestone, MINI. April a2.-Ora
Padsett, superintendent Of tho Indian
soheei at p!smaFek, n, p, has beet
who has been superintendent here 70,
the past pine years will go 10 Whine,
bagp, Eeb,. where he viii become the
head OF the Indian agency, The
change will be made within the neai
few days AID is In the line of pro
motion for both Of the gentlemen.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
.CA|LLAUX FOUND GUILTY
Former French Premier Tried
For Treason BY High Court
Of Senate

Paris, April 22.-Joseph Cailleaux,
former premier of France, this evening
was found guilty of having had com.
merce with the enemy by the high
court of the senate. The vote was 100
to o.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
klsksa Ry SfalllsR,

JaRes Lee ef WatsrYlife vas kisH,
ed by his staiiiea EhIs At the Arthur
and severely injured: He was taken
to R2abasfes lef tTsatEssRt
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
Tho ~Game" Of Life.

Life is like a game of whist. I don't
enjoy the game much, hut ! like to play
my cards well and see what will be
the end Of it.-George Eliot.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
JUDGE COMFY DIES.
North Dakota Jurist Called After Lone
Illness

lAssociated Press Dispatch
Pembina, N. D., April 22.-Judge u
". Conmy of Pembina, a resident o.
tne state since 1885, county judge o
remDina county for ten years, diet
early To-Day He had been i'll eighteef
OF the democratic state central com
mittee. q oon1
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30

Over Area og 800 Square Feet.
One gallon Of paint should be dis
tributed over an area of 300 square
feet.
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30

Rain Never Fell Here.
Hain has never been known tn fal
netween the two lower falls Of RI,
The Mankato free press., 1920-04-30
CLAGUE is ENDORSED
Redwood Falls Commercial .Ciu
Takes Action In Candidacy.
Especial to Free Press

axes NctIon IN CandlCacy.
Especial to Free Press.l
Redwood Falls, Mimi. April 21-
The Redwood Falls Commercial club
held its regular meeting Monday night
and unanimously went on record as
fndorsing the candidacy Of Judge
Frank Clague for congress A set Of
resolutions were drawn up showing
that the members Of the club were
back Of him In his race for congress
from the second district, and would
support his candidacy in every way
possible.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1920-04-24

tianity itself in announcing that
'there is only one court where
Christians can have decree of
divorce certified, and in that
Court sits the judge whose name
is Death.''
This Catholic Peer is a convert,
having come into the Church in
1868. Since that time he has kept
a vigilant eye on all attempted
legislation in England, endeavor-
ing ever and always to uphold the
correct attitude in matters of
Catholic interest.
1t is too bad that the noble Lord
cannot be induced to lecture in
the United States on the subject
Of divorce. He would be far more
welcome than the intellectual and
moral riff raft that has fioated to
these shores from foreign parts,
during the past year or two, with
the avOwed purpose of enriching
their depleted Golfers by gushing
forth immoral filth for the delecta-
ton of some of our own dilettante
sapheads.