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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-07-16
.THRO HAS BROUGHT SUIT
BIRDMAN STARTS ACTION
AGAINST CARNIVAL
Fairmont Commercial Club Is
Made Principal Defendant;
$500 Asked

Fairmont, Mimi. July 9.-The Sen
tinel published this story: "The
executive committee of the CONNER
cial club, which was responsible for
the late carnival, was a bit surpris-
ed this week when they found out
that some bird at Mankato by the
name of Thro ct al had sued every
body connected with the water sports
carnival.
at seems that Thro in some SOM
nolent moment dreamed that he had
a contract to give flying exhibitions
at the carnival, although this was
certainly big news that the commit
tee never learned of until after the
carnival was over. A any rate Thro
thinks he was thrown, SO he has hir-
ed a Mankato lawyer to collect $500
damages from somebody in Fairmont.
wv. ]. Collins, who was a hired
man for the concern that put on the
fireworks, and Harry Canright, Com
mercial club president, are specifi-
But in order to take in everybody
the complaint specifies all persons
comprising the Water Sports Carni
val association, a heretofore unheard
of entity.
ITO make sure that he gets his
gelt, Thro also garnished every bank
in Fairmont so as to catch any funds
the carnival might have on deposit.
This was annoying as it compelled
the Commercial club to give bonds
before it could pay valid bills.
1.-THE action is started in the dis
trict court of Blue Earth county.
Haycraft & McCune have undertake
en- to show Thro ct al that they are
a bunch of buffers and save the
Commercial club from a breach of
contract that never was made"
Said BY Another Paper.
The Independent Said This: "The
man who caused all the trouble was
Attorney John Temple of Mankato.
who worked effectively and quietly
when the one who carried the bag
and all the others were not looking
He not only brought the legal pro-
ceedtngs without any one suspect
ing what was going on, but had the
two airships mere several days dur
ing the carnival and they made nu-
merous SOarings over the city to full
fill their part of the contract, and
now the water carnivalers are sorer
than they ever were.
IL the Dretnren or the water car
nival will give ear and pardon the
interruption, we rise to propose a So
luton of the whole matter: News
papers aught to be willing to devote
unlimited space without charge to
any, sort of public enterprise, and
they certainly will If true boosters
untainted by the prairie itch of pro-
fiteering. Now, the claim for ad-
vertiSing is the same as that of the
bird men. and there is no question of
there being funds to pay the adver-
Using bill of $500"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-07-16
MRS. VINiA L. RIST DIES,
Pioheer in This Section Passed Away
EarIN This Mnrninn

Pioheer in This Section Passed Away
Early This Morning.
Mrs. Vinia L. Rist of Belgrade
township passed away at four o'clock
this morning. Mrs. Rist suffered a
paralytic stroke about December
and had been an invalid ever since.
She was born in Brookline, Vermont.
October 80, 1871. She was married
to OrlonZo Rist February, 1865, in
New York state. I,
They came TO Minnesota the fol-
lowing spring and were passing
through Chicago at the time the news
OF President Lincoln's assassination
was received. They settled in Nicol-
let county where they have resided
ever since. She is survived by her
husband and three children, Ned at
MankatO, Eva in Seattle, Wash, and
Ray living in Belgrade township. Also
three sisters and one brother in
Vermont and one sister in New York
state. She was a woman Of high
ideals and was highly appreciated in
the community in which she lived.
The funeral viii be held from Cen
tenary Methodist church Tuesday aft
ernoon at $3.50 The body viii lie in
state In the church at two o'clock SO
that the friends may have an oppor-
tEnity TO review the casket before the
services Rev c. A Cahoon win Of
ficsaue and the remains viii be laid
to rest IN GlenTood cemetery.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-07-16
LIQUOR WAS SEIZED

Booze Valued At Over 5000 confis-
Gated In Minneapolis Hotel.
Minneapolis, July 13.-Several hun
dred bottles of liquor worth more than
$4,000 at present prohibition prices
are held at police headquarters un-
claimed while somewhere in Mime
apolis the owner is believed to be
wondering how he can get contra
band wet goods without encounter
ing the police. ~.o -.a..
Detectives headed by Captain Frank
Regain yesterday seized the liquor in
room at the Dyckman hotel after
they had kept a two days"viqil there
in an effort to apprehend. the owner.
Saturday afternoon A. A. Burns,
assistant manager of the hotel. found
the liquor locked in clothes closet In
one of the hotel rooms. He notified
the notice. Ludwig Glarum and Mel
vim Passolt, city detectives. were sent
there to bag the guest When he did
not show up by yesterday, the liquor
was taken to police headquarters.
The hotel management was unable
to account for the manner in which
the liquor was smuggled into the ho-
tel -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-07-16
OF DELEGATES
LEGION POST PICKED THE
LIST LAST NIGHT
Number of New Members Were
Admitted to Membership In
Organization

The regular meeting of Lorentz
Post, No II, American Legion, which
pas postponed from July 1, was held
at the Armory last evening at eight
o'clock. Besides the regular bust
ness routine, nine men were recon-
mended by the executive committee
for membership in the Legion. 1t was
voted to admit them. The names of
the newly elected members are War
rem H. Dauber, Victor e. Carlson,
Alphonse Hagen, Oliver Strand, Her
man Seefeld. Louis Walser, Stephen
Robert Lamm. George Veigel and Ray
Agnew. Chauncey R.. oliver, mem
Der of Lee C. Prentice Post, No. 36.
Falrmont, was transferred to Lor
entz Post, No. II.
Delegates Were Elected.
Delegates to the state convention
of the American Legion which will be
held in Duluth on August 16, II and
Is were also elected. These dele
gates are: DR.. ]. A.. Hielscher, F. E.
Morse, Attorney H. A. Johnson and
Edward E. Mythaler. Although alter
mates were not elected at this meet
ing a motion was passed authorizing
the post commander and post adju
tant to appoint alternates in case any
Of the delegates elected would be
unable to attend the convention.
Legion Members May Attend.
Any member of the American Leg
ion or any ex- service man or woman
regardless of the fact whether he or
she is a member of the Legion, may
attend the convestion Of they so de-
sire. 1t is the policy of the state de-
partment of the Legion to invite all
ex- service men and women to attend
the convention as visitors, but of
course only delegates with the
proper credentials will have the right
to participate in convention de-
bates and use the right of ballot.
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Micken Lands.

On Wednesday afternoon, July z,
at the farm home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Matt Micken, Trega Wis. occurred
the marriage of their daughter Hilma
to Mr.. BENJAMIN Lands of Mime
apolis. Rev. Brittner, of Shell Lake.
performed the ceremony. The bride
was attended by her sister. Miss
Marie Micken, and Victor Micken,
brother of the bride was best man.
Little Alyera Micken acted as flower
girl and Mrs. Claude Webb played
the Bridal Chorus as wedding
march. The bride wore a beautiful
white georgette gown, with wreath
caught with orange blossoms and
pearls and carried an arm bouquet of
pink roses. The maid wore pink or
candle. The brides going away SUIT
was navy blue tricotine with acces
series to match. After the ceremony
relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lands are popular
and accomplished young people. The
bride is a graduate of the Emmanuel
hospital of Mankato, Mimi, at which
place she has been city visiting
nurse for the past year The groom
is commercial photographer of
Minneapolis. The happy couple left
on the Twilight limited for Mime
apolis where they will be at home
after July Is at 2431 Blajsdell aven-
ue south. Their many friends wish
them a long and prosperous welded
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sPUDs ARE GRADED
An Order is fssued BY State Agri
cultural Commissioner.

An Order 10 Issued ny State A9rl-
cultural Commissioner.
st. Paul. July 12.-Minnesota po-
tato grades were officially estab-
lished for the first time on record,
in an order issued late yesterday by
N. J. Holmberg, state commissioner
Of agriculture, under authority of a
law adopted in 1919.
Hereafter Minnesota potatoes will
be designated as Minnesota North
Star grade. Minnesota grade No. 1,
Minnesota Grade No. 2, Minnesota
Field Run and Minnesota Certified
Seed Potatoes.
Mr.. HolmberR believes the new
system will promote the marketing
of better quality product and in
crease prices for Minnesota grown
potatoes in foreign markets. Tubers
from this state have in the past been
forced to meet the competition from
sections grading their stock, much to
the disadvantage of Minnesota grow
ers
The Department of Agriculture es-
tablished the grades with the under
standing that there Is a desire on the
part of the dealers and growers to
CO. operate in making the grades in
aid to better marketing, Mr.. Holm
berg said.
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Spring Island

Charles Jaeger, who submitted to Sc
we're operation Monday, is recovering
nicely.
Carl Knoss of Earl, Saskatchewan. 10
visiting relatives here. The crops in that
section promise magnificent yield of
wheat and all other small grain.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Johnson Of Los Ang-
eles are guests of their sister, Mrs. Mar
Gus Larson, and mother, Mrs.. o. Broste.
Mr.. and Mrs; II. B., Dornberg of Mimi
eapolis spent the week end with relatives
here. They were accompanied by two
young daughters.
Mrs. 2. l.. Dornberg enjoyed a short
trip to Minneapolis last week.
The Rev. William Shannon and wife of
Minneapolis were guests Of Alice Coun-
Gilman for the Fourth.
Miss Anna Waddell celebrated her
eighth birthday anniversary by inviting
her playmates to spend the afternoon and
treat of delicious cake and ice cream.
The children enjoyed the occasion greatly.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. /. Johnson accompan-
led their mother, Mrs. Broste to the twin
cities Monday where she will receive med
ical treatment for serious eye trouble.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Larson of Minneapolis
and ..rs. Mellhus. brother and sister of
Marcus Larson, were recent visitors OF
their relatives here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Jones were Sun
Claud Crandall. They were accompanied
by their mother and three young children.
Alfred Kroeger kindly invited all his
nejghbors and friends Saturday evening to
enjoy a social evening and dance in the
new barn which is nearing completion.
The invitations were promptly accepted
and those present had a fine time. A
4bountiful lunch was served. The new
barn is a commodious, fine modern build
ing which cost $4,000.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Mussack and sons
motored to Madison Lake Sunday where
they Joined party of relatives in pic
mic
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-07-16
LETTER AhENT COAL
J. 3. and D. Richard III Receipt OF
Communication

Communication
Wishing to determine Just what the
coal situation is at present David
Richards recently wrote to the bureau
of service of the Interstate Commerce
commission at Washington, D. c. ask
ing what was being done to relieve
the situation. In reply to the inquiry
r. G. Robbins, director of the bureau,
sent Mr.. Richards the following letter:
Interstate Commerce commi ssion
Bureau of Service, Washington, July
3, 1920. B. and D. Richards, 402-
404 400 South Front street, Mankato,
MINI. Gentlemen: Your letter on
June 25th is at hand.
"On account of the acute coal sit
uation throughout the country, this
commission, under date of June 10, is
sued service order No. 7. This order
provides that carriers east of the Mis-
sissippi River, for q period Of thirty
days, shall furnish coal mines with
open top suitable for the loading of
coal, in preference to any other use
to the extent required for loading of
coal
at is expected that the action of
the commission will result in sub
stantial Improvement in the coal sit
uation. Yours truly, F. G. Robbins,
director"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-07-16
TROUBLE IN MANDARIN
Chair Was Used On Head of Ray
LalIan. Starry G0&e

Chair Was Used On Head of Ray
tiaIIan; Story Goes.
Ray Harlan of this city realizes how
1t feels to be hit over the head with
a chair, at least recollecdons of the
blow came back to him about an hour
afterward, when he regained con-
sciousness at one of the local hospi-
tails, after being engaged in a dis
graceful affair at the Madarin Cafe
about $50 o'clock yesterday after
noon.
1t is alleged that Harlan and a
party of friends went into the cafe
mentioned. Harlan Is said to have
been under the influence Of liquor.
vile language within the hearing of
Ia number Of ladies who were eating
there at the time Jim Wong, the prop
rietor of the cafe, and other China
men demonstrated with the young
man and asked him to leave the
place. A fight ensued In which one
of-the Cinnamon was knocked against
chair on which Mrs. w. G. Pagen-
koph of Pemberton was seated eating
her supper with her husband and
children. Mrs. Pagenkoph, it is al
icSSu, was huoShOu W IuO hOoi w
the man falling against her. At that
time, according to the statement Of
the Cinnamon, Harlan was swinging
chair over his head in threaten
ing manner. Mr.. Pagenkoph. it is re-
ported, picked up the chair he was
sitting on and struck the young man,
knocking him down. Harlan was rem
dered unconscious and soon after
wards removed to one of the local
hospitals where a number of stitches
were taken in his scalp. He soon re-
gained consciousness.
Cinnamon who were in the restau-
rant at the time stated this morning
that while the fight was in progress
they tried to call the police station,
but were prevented from doing so by
Harlan's friends, who in the scuffie
knocked dishes from the counters
ard wrenched the telephone from its
moorings.
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ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.]

Chicago, July 12.-Police today
announced they were working on a
theory which may establish that
Carl Wanderer shot, and killed his
wife and hired "robber" because
of his interest in a sixteen year old
girl. When confronted with the girl
in his cell, Wanderer for the first
time since his arrest, lost his com
posture momentarily, but firmly de-
MED the girl had any influence on his
desire to be free. In one OF HE
statements to the police Wanderei
said he shot his wife so he could re-
turn to the army and be free from
the care of his wife and the baby
they expected next month.
Showed Girl Attentions,
The girl, Julia Schmitt, told ths
police she had known WandereI
some time and had gone to az. amuse
ment park with him several times
hut did not know he was married
She was not held as the police were
convinced she had no knowledge oil
his confessed plot to kill his wife
and the hired "robber" which he car
ried out in the vestibule of their
apartment June 21
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'CROrs s eellEAL STAGE
REPORT IS GIVEN OUT l. :
II. j. WAGE.N
Stories of Rust Are Prevalent,
Says the Northwestern
General Agent

The critical period in grain de-
velopment is at hand, according to
General Agent H. j. Wagon in his
18th annual crop report covering
Minnesota and Dakota territory along
the Chicago and Northwestern rail-
way. The prevailing weather of the
next two or three weeks will be the
deciding factor, is his opinion. Mr..
Wagon plans to begin his annual in
spection of crops in this territory
the latter part of this week and will
make special reports Of conditions as
he finds them to exist. He declares
that be believes today all crops can
be classed as being In the best con-
dition with prospects of record Yields
barring any damage from now on.
In regard to reports Of rust and 9TH
er matters, he says:
Some Rust Reports.
I'VE have noticed a considerable
sources relative to prevalence Of rust
but none of these reports have been
verified in our territory. While i II
true there Is the usual amount of red
rust, SO far there has been no dam
age whatever. However, the copdi-
ton of wheat is such, due 10 thick
growth and tenderness of plant that
it could easily be badly affected By
rust unless there Is proper weather
to maturity.
Barley and oats crops are In sx-
cedlent condition and while growth
is somewhat rank, are all headed.
Without possible damage from rust
or blight, Indications now are for q
very heavy yield and far above the
average year, not alone In yield but
in production as well, ON account Of
the increased acreage Of these grains
A large part of the wheat crop II
headed, while some of the later sown
wheat is Just beginning to head. The
growth of this grain Is also very
thick with heavy foliage and Ia In ex
cellent condition, but on account OF
excessive moisture very susceptible
to rust.
Corn 10 Reported Slow,
."Corn is still somewhat behind on
account of the wet weather, although
in large part of the territory 1t Il
up to normal and with favorable
weather conditions allowing cultjYa-
tion one Of the largest yiaids IN the
history of the territory can be en-
pected.
FLAX acreage is larger than ever
this year and the condition OF this
grain was never better, The erop Of
both wild and tame hay win be ex-
ceedingly heavy this season over the
entire territory"
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REPORT WHEAT RUST
Minnesota And Northwest Crops Are
Affected Same Extent


Affected Same Extent
st. Paul, July 13.-Black rust has
appeared in wheat in certain sections
of the northwest, but so far no SER
ious damage has been done, accord
ing to E. G. Quanne, president of
the Federal Land Bank. of ST., Paul.
"Most of the black rust talk has
been put out by Spectators" Mr..
Quanne said today. He declared he
Is making an extensive canvass of
Minnesota, North Dakota, South Da-
kota and Montana to determine the
extent of the rust.
Professor Andrew Boss of the Min
nesota state farm school said some,
very serious reports of rust" have
been received from the southern part
of the state, but he explained that
'even in the best years rust is pres
ent in the wheat crop" The fate of
the wheat crop depends largely on
the weather the next two weeks.
Cool, dry weather would halt the rust,
while hot, weather increase it's
menace, agriculturalists declared.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-07-16
WALKING THEIR PAST|ME
LETTER CARRIERS WHO
HAVE MADE RECORDS
W.. G. Bradley and William
SchWanenberg Travelled This
Globe Many Times

Waukegan, H., July 10.-George
Evans who for twelve years car
ried mail on the south and west
rural route out of Waukegan, will
retire August 20, he announced
today. During his service he has
travelled 10000 miles, or more
than five times the distance
around the earth. He has han
died an average of 100000 pounds
of mail or approximately 1000
900 pieces Of mail matter.
Mankato has two local letter car
riers whose record surpasses the
above by several miles. The Oldest
carrier according to actual service al
the Mankato postoffice Is w. G. Brad,
ley, who has been in harness ever
since 1888, roughly speaking he has
travelled eighteen miles day for 300
days out of the year for that length
of time. This means that Mr.. Brad
ley in making his rounds for the past
thirty-two years has travelled 172,80(
lance around the world. William
schwanenberg, who has been in the
service for the past twenty sever
years has travelled 145,SO0 miles OF
over six times the circumference O
the earth.
Still Young And Active
Both men are q long ways off from
the retiring age. and can still give
younger men in the service a merry
chase when it comes to hiking. 1
their feet and health hold out they ex-
pect to travel many miles yet before
retiring. The number of pieces Of
mail and the weight fof the same runs
up into the tons in weight and in mum
Der they state which Is beyond com,
putation. = 20
These two veterans in the mail ser
vice are known to every person OF
their routes where they have thou;
sands Of friends. During their Ions
years of service they have carried tt
he homes messages OF joy and a
other times delivered messages O
sorroy, and still the coming each da.
of the men who have grown gray il
service is anxiously watched for b.
both young and old.
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H. George Baird, representing the
Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance
company in this city, returned to
some time In st. Paul In business
He reports crop conditions excellent.
Miss Marie Bowe of the Kruse store
returned home yesterday after spend
ing her vacation In the twin cities.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-07-16

Death Of Richard HaiInnan-Fred
Mailman received a telegram this
morning containing the SADIE intelli-
gence of the death of his cousin,
Richard Mailman of Minneapolis, for
merly of this city. The young man
died from stomach trouble. Alfred
and Henry Mailman, the Misses Ma
tilda and Ella Mailman, and Mrs. H.
M. Nelson, cousins of the deceased
and Mrs. c. 3. Ha1lman, an aunt, all
left today for MINNEAPOLIS.
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PRICE OF COKE RAISED.
Fourteen Dollars Is Rate Fixed 3,

the Power Company.
The price of coke has been raised
to S14 by the Northern States Power
company due to the fact that the gas
coal, which they are purchasing for
the production of gas, has raised more
than 10 per cent over the price that
they were paying two and half years
ago. The present price of their gas
coal has increased over 80 per cent
in the last twelve months. Coal that
formerly cost $3.50 at the head of the
lakes is now costing the company
about $3.50 at the head of the lakes
and the freight rate, which used to
be $3.50 from Duluth to Mankato, has
now increased to S2.06.
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OFFICERS WERE CHOSEN.
Bankers Elected Association Heads
For the Coming Year.

Duluth, Mimi, July s-The thirty
first convention of the Minnesota
Bankers Association ended last night
with the election of officers as fol-
lows: o. M. Nelson of the First
National bank. st. Paul, president;
J. j. Ponsford of Watertown, vice
president. and o. c. Hanson of the
Falls. treasurer; G. H. Richards of
Minneapolis, reelected secretary.
The registration reached 91S before
the close of the meeting.
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PRICES PAID FARMER.
Decrease Shown In Level For Month
of June.

IASSOcAted PfeSS Ddsphtch.J
Washington, July 13.-"The level of
prices, paid farmers for principal
crops decreased about II per cent
day by the department of agriculture.
On July first, however, the report
added, the index figure of prices paid
farmers was still more than twenty
per cent higher than q year ago, thir-
ty- seven per cent higher than two
years ago and 1913 per cent higher
than the tan year average.
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viii Visit Yellowstone Park.

Miss Mamie RodEan and Miss In
ella Darr, two Office girls at the Blue
Earth county court house, VIII leave
tomorrow for a trip through Vel
lowstone Park, Salt Lake City, and
will return the way Of Colorado
Springs aud Denver. They expect to
be gone two weeks.
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HANGED FOX MURDER.

Ebert w. BIancett Paid Supreme
Penalty For Crime.
Santa BE, N NJ, July 9-Mbert w.
Blanoett, convicted Of the murder Of
Clyde ID. Armour, was hanged In
the jail yard here at 5:22 O'Clock to-
day The crime was committed Octo-
Der %, 1916.