The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1920-05-07
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Thursday was a fake, bum show, as
all testify who were foolish enough to
pay the price Is cents and 81.
wonder why it is that some people
will put in vigorous kick when the
price of ticket for splendid con-
cert or entertainment Is IS cents and
repeatedly patronize such shows
along the same line as the Wednes-
day evening.
Mrs. Lou Hanson and daughter,
Miss Hazel were down from the
lakes Wednesday between trains,
spending the afternoon with Mrs.
Chris Hansen.
Mrs. Peter Matson or Lake Crys-
tai was guest this week at the
home of Fred Annis.
Mrs. Joseph Robinson has been
confined to her home for the past
week, suffering from a severe cold
from which she can find no relief.
Last Wednesday while at play lit
tie Eugene Champlin had a bad cash
cut across his forehead and small
cut under the right cheek just be-
low his eye. Mrs. Newell, trained
nurse, who lives Just across the street
from the Champlins, gave first aid to
DR.. Merrills Office where the wound
was dressed. DR.. Merrill deemed it
not necessary to sew up the wound.
Eugene saw a Ratchet lying on
beam several feet above his head,
which he made up his mind to have,
and getting a stick he pushed the
Ratchet off Of the beam, with the
above result. 1t was indeed FORUM
ate that he escaped no more serious
injury.
this week with Mrs. Olene Halver-
son and at the Martin Halverson
home, has returned to her home at
Lake Crystal.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bates went to
Garden City Friday afternoon for an
over Sunday visit at the home of E.
M. Call. Mrs. Call is a sister Of Mrs.
Bates.
Fred Mertersdorf of North Vernon
week, going down to dispose of a
carload of stock for himself and one
Mr.. and Mrs. George Blakeslee of
Chicago made short visit thu first of
the week with Mrs. Ellen Robinson
and daughter Emma. Mr.. Blakeslee
is a salesman for Marshal Field and
handles carpets and rugs. Mrs.
Blakeslee is niece of Mrs. Robinson
his trip to Minnesota where she has
numerous friends and relatives in
many Of the cities and villages which
he makes.
Mrs. George Brown and two chill
dren returned this morning to their
home at Albert Lea after spending
several days with the formers par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Gardfe Mead.
Mrs. Henry Muske is in Mime
ment from a specialist for her arm
from which she has ad no use for
nearly seven years. The doctors are
very hopeful that In two months
permanent cure will be affected and
will fully regain the use of her arm.
Gene Francis of North Vernon this
week had his residence wired and the
family are enjoying the convenience
of electricity.
Mike and. Frank Pfeffer of West
Vernon were among the ex- service
men from this place who attended the
special meeting Of the American le-
gion at the armory in Mankato Mon
day evening.
II. H. Runge Is down from Blue
Earth city visiting his sister, Mrs.
Muske and family.
Messrs. J. Patterson, Perry Spence.
Henry. and AlheFt M1fsle hpntn-nd to
Mankato Thursday where they at
tended to business matters.
William Bruchsa is driving a new
Ford car. Mr.. Bruchsa, whose home
is in. GAINESVILLE, is one of the ex-serv
ice men engaged in farm work since
his return from war. He has been
working for Henry Zempke, q prom
inent West Vernon farmer. This ex-
twenty eight battles and has fine
war record, is now adding fame to
this record by becoming No. 1 pro-
Queer.
1t is expected that several from ad-
joining townships and villages will be
in to attend the clinic. Everybody is
welcome. Send in your name to the
committee Wednesday, May 5.
Chest and Dental clinic held at
Don't forget the date.
Messrs. Woods Of St. Paul, Jones of
Mankato, Johns of Garden City and
E. W. Washburn of Vernon Center,
who will sing at the Old Settlers pic
mic, met for their second Practice at
the Washburn home in the village
Thursday evening. 81
ROD Sewers and family are enjoy
ing motor rides in their new Ford
sedan which was purchased in Good
Thunder last week. 49,.
The grade teachers in the Village
schools, who nearly three weeks ago
were re- elected with a veryj sub
stantial raise in salary, have sent in
their designations, thus making the
outlook for efficient instructors to
guide this great "ship of state,s the
public school, next year gloomy in
deed. 1t is greatly regretted by all
those who have had the real interest
of the school at heart that not one
Of the faculty will return as wac had
an unusually strong corps who work
ed together most earnestly aIhd in
greatest harmony.
THOUSANDS IN PROCESSION