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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08
Peterson Soluble.

Mapleton Enterprise: A beautiful
wedding was solemniZed at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Soluble in
Beaufort Wednesday afternoon Sep
TENDER u, when Miss Minnie Peder-
son of Rapidan was united In mar
rage with Ernest Soluble. The
day was bright and sunny and added
to the pleasure of the hundred rela-
tives and friends who gathered for
the event. The occasion was more
than just wedding of two young
lives as 1t also marked the ninety
FIRST birthday anniversary of Grand
ma Soluble who was present to
enjoy the festivities.
The SPACIOUS home had been dec
GRATED in the autumn colors with
asters and made a fitting setting for
the bridal arty which descended the
broad stairs as the clock struck the
Benz played the Lohengrin wedding
march as the party took their places
under a floral arch arranged in q cor
ner Of the living room. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Paul
Elsel, pastor of the Lutheran church.
The bride wore a charming crea-
ton Of white satin with a full veil
IN cap effect. She carried a shower
bouquet Of brides roses and swan
sonias. Her bridesmaid was Miss
Raena Thorson of Rapidan who wore
E dainty gown of Iale blue organdie.
Her bouquet was Of purple and white
asters Emil Soluble cousin of the
groom was best man. Following the
ceremony a bountiful wedding dinner
was served to the guests, Mrs. Schulz
be being assisted in the serving by
several young ladies'
The bride has been one of the most
popular school teachers in this coun-
ty and Tor several terms has taught
In the Morrow district northeast of
Mapleton. While her home is at
Rapidan, she has made many friends
In this community who are pleased
She Is graduate Of the Lake Crystal
high school and has taughtW for
the past five years. Mr.. Schubbe is
the son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Schubbe and highly spoken of by
all who know him. He is an indus
trious young man, of the best of hab-
its and wfll make one of our most
prosperous young farmers. They
will make their future home on the
old Cooper farm in Medo which Mr.
Schubbe's father owns and which
has been prepared for them.
The happy young couple were
sAo"SIoo Win DedutHul SlIlS lucluQ :
ing cut glass, silver, china. alumni
mum and pyrex ware. furniture and
money. Among the out Of town
guests who were in attendance at
the wedding were Mr.. and Mrs Fred
Tssch and family, Hector Robert
Dagner and family. Minnesota Lake,
Sigval Steinberg. Amboy, Rose
Schultz, Hector, Adolph Nienam and
Misses Alma and Ethel Egge, Win
dom, Ragna Thorson and Alive Ped
erson. Rapidan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08
HEADS BETHANY COLLEGE
Dean q. F. Larikandf Is Elevated To
Presidency OF Institution.

Never in it's history did Bethany
college open it's doors for the fall
term with as many students as this
year. Encouraged by the results and
the many inquiries from girls who
could not come at the opening Of the
term, the board Of directors in their
meeting last week decided to intro
duce a winter term as a measure Of
accommodation to late students. This
term is to begin November 5, and end
March IS. This short course will con-
sisN principally of domestic science
branches, but will also admit of Ger
man, French music and art.
B. +. Laukandt, dean of Bethany
college, was elected president of the
institution last week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08
HEAVY LOSS BY FLAMES
Fire On Galveston Docks Is Reported
Under Control.
TAssociated Press Dispatch.

Galveston, Tex, October 2-Ffre
which broke out today on Pier Al,
had not been brought under control at
noon, but was spreading from section
A OF the pier, where it originated. Of
hcials, who believe the blaze started
from spontaneous combustion, said
they could not estimate property
damage. Section A contained about
$4,000 bales Of sisal, thirty thousand
bundles OF cotton ties, one hundred
pales OF cotton and quantity of su-
gar and other commodities.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08
Announce Weddina Date

st. Paul Pioneer Press: The mar
riage of Miss Luise Yoerg, 1876 West
ern avenue, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Anthony Yoerg Of Los Angeles. CAL,
to Julius R. Jensen of Mankato will
take place at g P. M. Saturday at
the home of Miss Yoerg's cousins,
Mr.. and Mrs. D. J. Mcmahon, S07
Ashland avenue in the presence Of
members of immediate families. Rev.
Charles q. luke OF st. Clements
Episcopal church will officiate. Miss
Florence e. Yoerg will be her sisters
maid Of honor and only attendant and
Ruth A. Mcmahon will be flower
girl. Allan McGill of the University
club will be Mr. Jensen's best nan
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08
Bought Plano.

The sisters Of Good Counsel of
Counsel Hill Of this city have the
past week purchased a Sohrner Semi.
Concert Grand piano of T. w. Ryns.
da OF LIE Sueur Center. Mr.. Swan
who is Mr.. Rynda's travelling rapre:
sentative says that the purchase AIT 3
er thorough investigation Of othe1
artistic makes, Is one Of the best.-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08
EXTRA MEN ARE URGED
BALLOT COUNTING IS CO.
ING TO BE STRENUOUS
Mayor Walters Says Something
Should Be Done to Relieve
Situation

Speaking of the coming general
terday afternoon in a statement to
the Free Press said that he was fav
orable to the suggestion Of the Free
Press in employing two sets of judges
for the coming election. One set Of
Judges could be counting the ballots
while the others could receive and
record the ballots. Mayor Waters
felt confident that unless extra help
is afforded the judges in the several
precincts Of the city, that many of
those wishing to vote will not have an
opportunity to do so, now that there
are so many extra women voters.
Have Entered New Era.
Ordinance or laws should not
stand in the way of necessity in this
matter" said Mayor Waters. We
history with the women having the
full franchise. New rules must be
made 20 meet the new needs. and
think that the people Of Mankato
should take the initiative in their own
hands and see TO it that there are two
sets of election Judges and plenty OF
them. for at best the work of an cleo
ton judges is a long and tedious one,
and If sufficient judges are not ap-
pointed many people will become
Disguised standing around the voting
places and go home.
Duty OF Everyone To Vote.
1t is the duty of every citizen to
vote, and for this reason we do not
want conditions which will keep peo-
pie from casting their ballot At
the meeting of the city council next
morning / am going to bring
up The matter Of extra Judges Of cleo.
ton again. hope that get sufficient
backing to put the proposition
through" said Mayor Waters.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08
BLOOMS ONCE YEAR
Night Blooming Ceres Is Owned BY
Mrs. Margaret Funk.

iSiSUS otooUtiUS Votes 10 SWH0o Sy
Mrs. Margaret Funk.
Mrs. Margaret Funk, living on
Hickory street, has among her col
lection Of plants one Of more than or
binary interest. called the Night
Blooming Ceres" 1t blooms but once
a year, and has to be seven years old
before il blooms at all.
On Thursday evening of this week
the plant burst forth in all it's glory,
starting about three o'clock In the
afternoon and between midnight and
one o'clock the blossoms reached the
extent of their beauty.
This year 1t had two blossoms. each
measuring q foot in width, and the
perfume was 30 great that 1t filed
even the upstairs Rooms of the house.
The petals are snow white and the
flowers are most wonderful to see,
but Immediately when they become
opened wide they wither in a second.
Mrs. FuAk has had the plant for
about thirty five years.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08
MOVED INTO NEW HOME
Mankato Civic And Commerce Asso-
In Their Headquarters.

Mankato Civic and Commerce head
quarters have been moved from over
the Mankato State bank building to
Its new quarters on the second floor
OF the old Review building, or up
stairs over Heiney Kehner's restaur-
ant at 317 South Front street. 1t is
expected to have the entire second
door of the building equipped with
new furniture within few days. More
than likely otheu organizations will
have desk room there.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08
REFUSE SUPPORT BLAINE
Colonel r. 3. Mccoy Charges candi
date Favored BY Nonpartyites.
IASSOCfated

IAssOclated Press UlSpatch.J
Milwaukee, October 4.-Refusing to
support John ]. Blaine, republican
Morgan, republican candidate for at
torney general, has come out for
Colonel r. B. Mccoy, democratic gu
bernatorial nominee.
Mr.. Morgan issued a statement to-
day that Mr.. Blaine has repudiated
the republican party and allied him
self with the Nonpartisan league be-
fore the primary. II er r. ~
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08

Committee On Nursing.-The reg
lar monthly meeting Of the Red Cross
committee on nursing activities will
All members are urged to be present
Signed. Florence v. d. sWhipple. -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08
CRASHED INTO WINDOW
Runaway Car Created Some Excite.
mont On Walnut Street.

Running amuck after being cranked
while 1t was was in gear, an automo-
bile belonging to Willard Vogel of
New Ulm plunged across Walnut
street at noon today and leaping on
to the sidewalk crashed through one
Of the glass widows In the A. M.
Stein clothing store. All of the by
ISLANDERS yelled whoa" but the car,
like an unruly mule. kept snorting
and plunging ahead. Luckily no one
w2a injured. re 70
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08
SURRENDERS TO POLICE
Frank PIante Admits He Struck Dead
Man With Fork.

tAssocisted Press Dispatch.l
Red Lake Falls, Mimi, October g.
Frank Plante, age eighteen, came to
Red Lake Falls this morning and sur l..
rendered to the sheriff, following the
death Of Ferdinand Marsonette, whom
he struck yesterday with a pitch fork.
Plante claims self defense.
Marsonette and another man, he
said, were quarreling. and Plante in
terferred to stop them. Marsonette
then turned on Plante, the latter de
clares, and to defend himself sturck
Marsonette with pitch fork. Mar
sonette died this morning.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08

Top Notch Price.-O. J. Fairbanks
has sold his fine farm of 100 acres,
about two and one half miles west of
Winnebago. for Irice that we be-
lieve sets q new record In this COM
munity for farm of that size. The
price paid was $325 per acre, or
s52, 900, says The Winnebago Enter
prise.
Address In st. Peter.-Mrs. !. R.
Brandrup, Of Mankato, q member OF
the Minnesota Public Health associ-
alton. addressed a large assembly of
women Monday afternoon at the
meeting of the w. L. c. She laid
health situation, the prevalence of tu-
berculosis and the dire need of SAM
tariums in this section Of the state.
Mrs Brandrup is an able speaker and
impaired a valuable message to her
audience.
Made Money on Farm Sale.-Wal-
ter THAI was up from Mapleton last
Friday on business. Mr.. THAI re-
ports the sale recently Of the farm
he bought there last year, says The
bought the place for $3.50 per acre
acre, which certainly represents some
considerable increase in land values
in that reriod. Mr.. THAI states that
land sales have been quite. active in
that section of the state this season,
his being one Of the fourteen sales
made by a land man in his vicinity.
Walter has no definite plans as to
future moves, although he stated that
If nothing else turns UP he will move
on his father in laws farm near
odebolt. la. We have a hunch he
would not be averse to relocating in
this vicinity provided he could make
the right sort Of buy. He and the
family have many friends here who
sincerely hope to have them back
here. Walter is an Al farmer and
We need him.
Changed His MInd.-Janesville Ar
gus: Hon. Nels Nyquist was in town
yesterday afternoon and while here
said to reporter that a vast change
had come over the spirit Of his
paign he was troubled with cold feet,
exceedingly cold, on account of the
wet proposition. But as the time pass
ed on the temperature became excess
lively warm and now the trouble has
entirely disappeared In his opinion
nothing In the world may now avert
the overwhelming tide that is sweep.
ing in and that will engulf the forces
Of democracy. So much is this ap-
parent that he asserts the republican
national committee could well afford
to pay for the Cox extra special on
it's coast to coast tour. He states
that If nothing else was in evidence
that tour alone would elect Harding.
So much for Mr.. Nyquist We were
well satisfied the Blue Earth county
statesman would come around to the
point in time, for 1t was discernable
IN the early days to others if 1t was
not to him. In other words in that
one particular thing his foresight was
not as good as 1t might have been.
Finger Crushed.-John Popham of
Madison Lake had one of the fingers
on his left hand crashed yesterday in
a corn shredder. He was immedi-
ately brought to this city and medi-
cal attention was given him. 1t was
found necessary to have several
stitches In his finger. q
Before Judge Huehes.-Mrs. Rich
ard Miller was brought before Judge
Evan Hughes in the probate court
this morning and was adjudged In
sane. Mrs Miller was taken to the
state hospital for the insane at st.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08

Before Judge Hughes.-Mrs. Rich
ard Miller was brought before Judge
Evan Hughes in the probate court
this morning and was adjudged in
sane. Mrs. Miller was taken to the
state hospital for the insane at St
Peter tits gforencon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08

Will Live In Mankato.-R. J. WILL
Jams, living nine miles northwest of
Lake Crystal, has rented his farm to
Ole Evenson.s Mr.. Williams has
bought a residence property in
the Van Brunt's addition Mankato,
where be will move. says The Lake
Crystal Union.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08

Arm Broken.-Otto Tosch living on
Blue Earth street, had the misfortune
to fall OFF a building at the cement
works yesterday. and break his left
arm. He was making repairs on the
roof of the building.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08

Finger crushed.-John Popham of
Madison Lake had one of the fingers
on his left hand crashed yesterday in
corn shredder. He was immedi-
ately brought to this city and medi-
cal attention was given him. 1t was
found necessary to have several
stitches In his finger.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08

Will Observe Armistice Day.-The
American Legion at Lake Crystal ts
making preparations for the proper
observance of Armistice day, Noyem-
Der IL, in that city.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08

Young Lady ilI.-Miss Lois Rowe.
who is an employe at Mrs. G. A. Pat:
terson's millinery store, is confined
to her bone with illness.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08

Boy Born.-Mr and Mrs Carl Han
son, 207 Pleasant street, are the par
enb of nine pound baby 10y, born
last night
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08
TALK UP BABCOCK PLANK
FOLK AT VERNON CENTER
HEARD DISCUSSION
J. n. Hohmann and G. M.
Palmer Addressed Splendid
Gathering

John n. Hohmann and George
M. Palmer will be pleased to adj
dress farmers clubs and other
organizations In Blue Earth
county that desire to be enlight-
ended on the merits Of Amend
ment No. 1. A call sent to either
gentlemen will bring them to a
meeting. It els the desire OF
Messrs. Hohmann and Palmer to
meet with those who may be op-
posed to the plan and discuss
with them the objections which
they may bring to the fore.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-10-08

Top Notch Price.-O. J. Fairbanks
has sold his fine farm Of 100 acres
about two and one half miles west OF
Wtnnebago, for lrice that we be-
lieve sets q new record In this com
munity for a farm of that size. The
$4,000, says The Winnebago Enter
prise.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-10

State Of Oklahoma,
Carter County, IS:
The Board Of County Commission.
ers OF Carter county, Oklahoma, met
ON May 3rd, 1920, said date being
regular monthly meeting date, all
members OF the board being present
Clxhn
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-05-10

and transacted the following bust
ness. to.wir;
The following claims were audited
and allowed by the county attorney
and county commissioners and war.
rants ordered drawn In payment Of
same:
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05
FOR sALE-A new house on East

FOR SALE-A new house on East
High street. Six rooms, bath and
porches on first floor and three unfin-
ished rooms upstairs. Lot is $50
feet front by 240 feet deep, being
a complete block, bounded on all
four sides by streets Should buyer
prefer would sell only the lot SO feet
front with residence on it. Long
time at six per cent on deferred pay
ments. For further information in
quire of Mrs. Ella G. Cathey, 621
East Church street. 16-tf
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05
Consolidated School Near Bethlehem.

Ladies of the consolidated school
district met with Miss Luther at the
new school building Thursday, Oct
20. Miss Luther made most pleas
ing talk explaining her work, etc.
All present readily consented to join
with the teachers of the school in
forming an association which would
be all that mothers club or a par
ent-teachers' association could in
clude and to give the club the name
of the school, which is yet to be, de-
cided.
The club will meet with Miss Lu-
Their again this week, Friday Nov. 5,
at $3.50 O'Clock at the school build
ing, where all the meetings are to
be held. 1t is hoped that all con-
cerned will attend these meetings.
The programs are to be of benefit to
mothers and housekeepers, and with
the united effort of all much good
can be done.
Miss Luther has also organized a
domestic science class. We trust no
girl old enough to take tho work
will be deprived of it. Prof. Storey
said he was much astonished while
at teachers meeting to see what
some of his former pupils had learned
to do under Miss Luther's instruc-
ton. He hopes the girls Of this
school will be able to serve as good
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05
Death of Mrs. N. K. Moore.

Mrs. N. X. Moore, sister of Mrs.
VIM. Pettus, this city, and sister-in-
law of Judge F. w. Moore, died on
the 4th inst. at the residence of her
son, DR.. Virgil Moore, in Mississippi
The remains were shipped to I'm
ion City arriving yesterday and were
taken to the residence of Judge
Moore.
Mrs. Moore was in Chicago for sew
eral months with her son, w. S.
Moore, and came South for the win
ter. She had been in the hospital
while in Chicago for an operation,
but was thought to be recovering
from her illness.
Mrs. Moore was a sister >Cf Mrs.
Pettus, who is at home and has been
sick for some time. She was e sister
also of the late Mrs. D. M. pearce
and of Mrs. Kinney, who are kindly
remembered.
Mrs. Moore is survived by her
sons, w. s. and DR.. Virgil Moore and
Mrs. Mcdonald, of Oklahoma. She
was a member of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church and woman
of many Christian virtues and Iowa
BILE qualities of mind and character
The remains we're inferred here to-
gether with Mrs. Moore's husband,
whose death occurred many years
q 90
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05
Residence Burned.

The home of j. l. Davis in Num-
Der Seven was destroyed by fire last
Saturday, the 30th ult. Origin un-
known but supposed to be from de-
fective chimney. A barn was also
burned and TIE property was partial
ly covered by insurance. Some of the
beds and clothing were saved as we'll
as some Of the contents of the barn
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05

lunch to all who attend the teach
ers' meeting to be held here Dec. IL.
The ladies surely hope so too. The
class has taken one lesson in sewing.
sewing.
Basket ball and foot ball teams
are being organized by Prof. Slower,
and entertainments are being
planned for the near future.
Prof. Slower and Miss Kerley are
very much enthused in their school
work and urge the patrons to visit
their school often. From the good
attendance, especially on rainy days,
the people show an interest above
that generally shown in country
schools. One of the proud patrons
said on coming in sight of the new
building, Doesn't that look good,
Bill?" and that's the way it looks to
all of us.
Quite a number of ladies of this
section took advantage Of the ballot,
and several members OF the club
served lunches to the voters at jack
sonville The sum of twenty-one
dollars was secured for the purchase
of window shades for the school
The officers of the Bethlehem Com
munity Club have the same duties in
the new club and all members are
mighty glad of the greater union for
the good Of the school and surround
ing community.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1920-11-05

FOR SALE-Fine Miss. farm, Ill
acres, rs in cultivation, well fenced,
4-room house, SO tons of hay cut off
of place this year. On public road, u
mile of hurch and school. Good
neighborhood, SPLENDID water. Rural
route. Telephone. A rare bargain
at $42.50 per acre, If taken before
Nov. Is. Worth SIS per acre. Write
or see w. M. SANDERS,
30-4t Calhoun City, Miss.