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Connecticut western news., 1921-12-22
NORFOLK

The annual meeting and roll call cf the Congregational Church will be held in the chapel, Friday evening, January 6, when officers for the year will be elected, reports of the various church organizations given and so- cial time, during which special musi- cal numbers will be rendered and refreshments served.
 Dr. Charles L. Beach, who died at his home in Hartford, Thursday morning, after long illness, is well known here where he has spenc man summers. He is survived by hi wife, two sons, Dr. Carroll c. Beach,
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-22
EAST CANAAN

The engagement of Miss Edna Parsons and Philip Rix was an- nounced here to-day.
 Charles Serlin has gone to New York for the Christmas holidays.
 Mrs. Wm. L. Parsons has returned from Maybrook, N. Y. where she has been visiting her son.
 MT. and Mrs. Joseph Slater of Anston, Ct. are spending the holi- days with MT. Beebe's father and mother.
 The Junior Christian Endeavor voted $20 Sunday night to the Near East Relief, emptying their treasury.
 There was a good attendance at the oyster supper, given by the brotherhood. The supper was fine, and the tables arranged in attractive
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-22
NEWS from NEARBY F0WRS

muntain regions of Virginia, Lynch Station. They were estimated to be worth at least $50.
 Schools closed with Christmas exercises on Friday for two weeks vacation.
 Mrs. Garfield is in Winsted with Mrs. Brinton.
 John Foley was quite sick last week, but is out again.
 Miles Roberts was at his home here Sunday, with his family.
 Mrs. Joseph Rix visited in Sails bury last week.
Connecticut western news., 1921-12-22

The Christmas exercises will be Monday night at 7:3O, much work is being put into this, that it may be unusually good, both the children and choir. Everyone is invited to be present. Choir rehearsals Monday and Thursday evenings.
 The Cheerful Workers sent two barrels of clothing, books, toys, etc. to a school of poor whites in the
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
HOME WAS DESTROYED

Danville, September 7~Thsre was
quite a bit Of excitement fn Dznvfl1s
Friday evening about 1890 whsn
the home OF Harold KauS burned 10
the ground. Charles BoliHSef, whflS
ont ding the evening chores, not
iced that flames were shooting np
over ln, that direction and notified
VIII Husher. Quits q number went
to the rescue Of the burning bu5ldtns,
but the fire had gained such q hes4s
y, that 1t was impossible 70 s&vS
IT, Nothing was saved. II fs' not
known how the fire started. Mf. aud
Mrs Klaus were IN town when II hap
penetd.
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Thompsou
and Mr.. and Mrs. Herman FISCHER
autoed TO the cities Sunday where
they will attend the state fair. From
where they VIII spend q week with
relatives.
Miss Gladys Bolinger and brother
Jack autoed to Winnebago Sunday
where they spent the day at the v.
Ferguson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Thompson
and son spent Sunday at the I'd
Thompson home
Mr.. and Mrs. Mike McCardle and
sons and Lloyd Dumondy spent Sun
day In Madison Lake.
Miss Lizzie Pitt was confined to
her bed with illness Tuesday, but ts
much better at this writing. NJ.
Mrs. Charles PREM is visiting at
the George Klaus home.
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
MRS. MARY TENNEY DIES

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Tenney died
Yesterday at the home Of her daughter
Miss Eliza e. Tenney, in River
side. Cal. On Tuesday, August 30.
Mrs. Tenney suffered a stroke OF
apoplexy. which was the cause OF her
Mary Elizabeth Gotf was born in
oswego county, n. Z, MAY MAY - q noSse dSSa.
county, Wis, in 1851 and moved from
wisconsin to Grapeland, Mimi, in
1866. She was married to A. f. Ten
ney March %, 1866. Mr.. Tenney died
November 29, 1889.
Mrs. Tenney is survived by four
children. Victor A. Tenney OF Man
kato: Byron r. Tenney Of Venice,
CAL; Mrs. Josephine Crisp of Hope,
Idaho. and Eliza q. Tenney OF River,
side, Cal. Mrs. Tenney Is also survived
by one sister, Mrs. Ermina Merickel OF
Mrs. Tenney was a broad minded
and cultured woman, and a thorough
student of history. She was most
considerate of the rights and feelings
of others. Her Kindness of heart was
exemplified in her treatment OF the
roor, with whom she was always
sympathetic and generous. She was
devoted and loving mother and
ever ready to make sacrifices for the
benefit of her children. She was de-
scendant of a long line Of patriotic
people those who contributed of their
energies and means to build up this
country.
Her passing away breaks link that
connected the past with the present.
She was one OF the pioneers Of this
section of Minnesota and assisted in
paving the way for the advance Of
civilization in its westward march.
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
STILL FOUND7N PRISON
Booze. Making Device Discovered B,
Montana Warden.

mOHLdnd w All OSns
Deer Lodge, Mont, September g.
fume of noonshine has permeated the
atmosphere fn the precincts Of the
state prison. The odor became so
pronounced the last couple Of days
that 1t penetrated even to official nos
trfls and as a result several convicts
have lost their privileges as TRUSTEES
and are resting tonight In solitary
confinement in the dungeon.
A still, regular moonshine plant
with all the paraphernalia and ap-.
purtenances, had been in operation
under the careful supervision Of a
number Of TRUSTEES When the sus-
picious officials descended ther g
was fully manufactured moonshine
on hand and there were indica-
tions of a souse among several Of
the prisoners who enjoyed special
liberties.
The matter leaked out dispite the
effort Of Warden Potter and his as
sistants to keep it quiet. The war
den refuses to be interviewed on the
subject. NHe declined to make any
admissions or references to It.
Despite this official attitude. the
facts are, the. still was discovered
in the milkhohse rof the prison, in
the shadow Of the prison walls and
which was operated by TRUSTEES. A
milk can and other accessories OF
the milkhouse had been ingeniously
converted into a STILL Outside Of
ficials took part in uprooting the
liquor conspiracy among the con-
victs.
But meager facts are obtainable
because Of the reticence of the Of
f1cials. A thorough investigation is
being conducted with view tn deter
mining where the supplies that went
into the booze factory came fromJ A
check is being made of the culinary
effects to determine whether the pris-
on kitchen was robbed to make booze
or whether the ingredients were Sc
cured from the outside
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
Lewiston Family Reunion

The second reunion Of the Kramer
family was held at Mayo's park at
Rochester, Sunday. The guests were
the descendants of the five Kramer
brothers who settled In the town OF
Utica, two and one half miles north
west of Lewiston in 1856. The de-
scendants of the brothers have mar
,ried and removed to nearby towps.
and have planned to meet once each
year in reunion.
A pleasant day was spent, and
well filed lunch baskets had been
taken along. A delicious dinner and
supper was served by the ladiesA In
the evening TALL returned to their
homes voting their second reunion
a decided success. Among those
present were:
F. w. Kramer and family Of Lew
jston, Wilbur Kramer and family OF
Good Thunder, Alfred Kramer and
family, Hayfield, Otto Kramer and
family of Pine Island, Albert Kramer
and family Of Owatonna, Ed Kramer
and family Of Dodge Center, Roy
Kramer and family of Dodge Center.
Charline Manthei Of Good Thunder,
Mrs. Minnie Broks, Casson, Nat Os-
born of West Concord, Mr.. and Mrs.
i. r. Brunz of Amboy, Lucinda Bah
cock of Waseca, Hattie Manthei OF
Good Thunder. F, w. Kramer was
elected president Of, the meetings
and Mrs. L. r. Brunz of Amboy was
elected secretary and treasurer
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
SCHOOLWAS OPENED DRAFT new TAX BILL
Work On Measure To Start To-
morrow After Hearing Sec
retary Mellon
IAssociated Press Dispatch. ]

Washington, D. c., September t.
Major members Of the senate .nance
committee hoped to complete today
preliminary considerations of the
house tax bill and to get under way
the actual drafting of new measure
after hearing Secretary Mellon to-
morrow. 1t Is understood that the
treasury secretary will suggest re-
troactive repeal Of the excess profits
tax, for which there is said to be a
growing sentiment in the committee
despite the action of house republi.
cans In voting 70 postpone the effec-
tive date until next January 1.
Treasury experts are assisting the
senate committee in its study of the
house measure and have prepared for
the committees information tables
showing the estimated amounts of
revenues to be derived from the vari-
Gus sources under the house bill in
the calendar years 1922 and 1928 as
compared with the amounts that
probably would be realized under the
present law.
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
Family Reunion

A, very enjoyable family reunion
was held at the home Of Philip Thil-
gen, Sunday and yesterday, when his
children were altogether for The first
time in seven years.
Mic Thilgen who is superintendent
Of the state farm at Shakopee and
his family were present, Carl of
West Concord, George Thilgen and
family OF st. Paul, William of this
city, e. Thilgen Of San Francisco
was with his family for the first
time in six years, Mrs. M. Mulligan of
st. Paul, Mrs. K. Bale of st. Paul,
Miss Elizabeth, who is nurse at
the Rochester hospital. and the Miss
es Amelia and Pile Thilgen of the
St. Peter state hospital also nurses.
were present. Miss Martha, Helen
and Walter and Henry Thilgen are
attending cshool In this city.
After visiting for several days 10
;;the city the guests who attended the
!, reunion from out of town, will re-
turn tn THAR rasnactiva hnmes-
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
Farm Bureau Idea Is De-
cIared Practical
ALONG THE STATE LINES
Treasurer Gunnels Discusses
Matters Before Minnesota
And Dakota Farmers
ASSOCIATED Press DispatchJ

Browns Valley, Mimi, September 2.
for the launching Of CO.
operative finance corporations and
cooperative grain marketing corpora
tons along states lines, az the best
means Of advancing the American
Farm Bureau Federation's national
market program, Will be taken by
farm bureau federations, including
several hundred thousand farms in the
principal grain producing states OF
the middlewest G. e. Gunnels,
treasurer of the national federation,
told Minnesota and Dakota farmers
gathered here late Thursday.
Sound And Practical.
The national grain marketing
plans were continued by the commit
tee of seventeen after eight months
OF investigation, is absolutely sound
and practicable, in the opinion Of the
American Farm Bureau Federation, "
Mr. Gunnels said ''The farm bureaus
OF the grain producing states are
determined that the farmer shall have
his own corporation through which he
can put his grain on the national and
the world markets in an orderly man
ner, at the lowest possible expense"
Noe Ctciy st1te HdS DeeQ as pro-
gressive as Minnesota In its legisla-
tion TO put the cooperative enterprise
ON an equal footing with other bust
ness projects, he said
Win Not Organize Minnesota
There will be no attempt to organ
he Minnesota farmers to market their
1921 crop under the plan OF the com
mittee OF seventeen MIR Gunnels said.
Some grain viii be moved through
existing organizations which cooper
ated in the formation Of the United
States Grain Growers, he ssio. but
farmers will not be asked to contract
their 1921 crop to the national or
ganization- ;.
Mr.. Gunnels spoke at the Traverse
county fair here, substituting for
James R Howard, president, Ameri-
can Farm Bureau Federation, who was
detained because Of death in hik fam
nv
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
PERTAINING To>PEoPLE

John Born, who has been the guest
of George J. Klein at his summer
home near Akley, returned home yes
terday accompanied by Mr.. Klein,
who is now In the city on business.
Miss Dorothy Smith of this city left
Sunday morning for Berwyn, H..
where she will teach music and ma
thematics in the high school at that
city the coming year.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Gordon and
two children of San Diego, Calf, who
have been visiting in the city and
locality for the past two weeks, left
for oints in Wisconsin and Michigan
yesterday. wheer they will visit for
home.
Earl and Merritt Balford who live
near Sioux City. Ia, visited with rel
atives in the city over labor day,
while on their way to Minneapolis
where they will attend school this
year.
Miss Margaret Hansen of Water
town s.. D., spent labor day and yes
terday in the city Yesterday in the
city P,nast6nsg visiting sts Edsh fTsIss Wss, sanbo
Mankato drove to PfpeStone Sunday
to accompany home his wife and two
children, who had been visiting here
at the home Of her mother, Mrs E.
J. Evans.
Mr. and Mrs. John s. Hart Of
Hitchcock, NJ. D., are In the city as
the guests of Mr. and Mrs-F. M. Otto.
Mrs. Hart, who is the mother OF Mr..
Otto, Is sixty eight years of age but
still hale and hearty. She drove
their large Dodge touring car all the
way down from North Dakota
Mrs. G. Florence of Milwaukee,
Wis, and Mrs. e. Croft Of Madelia
were IN the city Yesterday visiting
James Kelly, who has been on the
claim Of L. r. North this summer in
Wyoming, has returned to the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. j. Kuhn and
daughters Hattie and Dorothy have
returned to the city after spending
labor day I'm st. Paul.
Miss Sarah Dunn Of st. Paul re-
turned to her home after spending
several weeks In the city as the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. William
Spornitz.
the cities yesterday after q several
days visit with relatives in the city:
Miss Grace and Leon Mclaughlin
left this morning for an extended
visit in Topeka, Kansas City and
Omaha
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Hobart and
family of Hitchcock, 8. D., are visit
ing relatives in the city.
Adam Didra, employed In the gov
ernment printing Office at Washing
ton, Is in Mankato, visiting friends
and relatives.
Mrs. Lawrence G.. EastIine has re-
turned from a three months visit in
Everett, Wash, and Vancouver, B. e.
She was the guest Of her parents, Nr.
and Mrs. J. II. Harvey and brother b.
c. Harvey.
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
RAIDS BY FEDERAL AGENTS.
They Were Carried Out In Southern
Minnesota Towns.

DSY "SBc NdIEtCo S0S tEb SSAShhStb
Minnesota Towns.
Wfnora, September 7-Federa1
agents raided Minnesota City early
Sunday morning. Several truck loads
Of liquor were takens and two still
I'm operation. Those arrested are
Adolph B. RoIbiecke, proprietor or
the Minnesota City hotel. William
Benning, former proprietor OF the
Minnesota City hotel, and now al
legged to Ibe operating from private
home. William Schultz, bartender
at Frank Subjects place at Mime
sofa City. Louis A. Stanz, captured
with an alleged still in operation,
Six other men were probably arrested
yesterday. They are Frank Subject,
proprietor Of a soft drink saloon at
Minnesota City sometimes known as
"Skippy's Place." and Of similar
establishment at sos West Fifth
street. Oswald VIII, operator OF the
former Grove saloon and Minresota
City brewery. Jacob Buchholtz, a
farmer living near Minnesota City.
Mike Tulare of Minnesota City. Mike
Raich Of Minnesota City. Felix Bell
127 Main street, Winona.
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
GARDEN CITY NOTATION
w. c. T. ". Meets to irranae Pro
aram For the Comjno Year

w. Z. ]. y. Meets to Arrange Pro.
gram For the Coming Year
Garden City, September THE w
c: T: U; met at the home of Mrl
2:30 p, m. This meeting was held fol
the purpose of arranging the program
for the ensuing year and also Il
make plans for the teachers recep
ton.
Mrs. Charles John is reooverint
from an attack Of lumbago.
Mrs. e. M. Call has returned home
from Mankato where she has beer
visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs. g.. T. Sheppard OF the Garder
City Inn is on the sick. list.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles schudder ART
the parents Of baby daughter, borr
Friday, September 2.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A Roberts have
] returned from the st. Peter and Ii
Sueur fairs where they ran a stanC
and dance pavilion.
Howard Hazel is confined to hi.
bed. 80
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Mills and Mr.
and Mrs. Burnett Of Belgrade were
guests at the l.. d. Mills home Sun.
day.
Miss Ida Burnett of Washington
an old friend and schoolmate of j. F
Sunday. Miss Burnett holds govern.
ment position.
The members Of the school,. boart
of consolidated district No. is were
in Mankato Saturday for the purpose
OF purchasing four new buses to car
~ the pupils to-and from school. The,
purchased two Nash and two Inter.
national cars.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Hazel of sterl.
ing were guests at the T. II. Haze
| home Sunday. -
William J. Jones of Lake Crysta
was guest at the j. C.. Bixby home
several days last week Mr.. Jones I.
in poor health. He returned to Lake
Crystal Friday evening to be near AZ
doctor.
The Garden City consolidated
school will open Monday, September
IL. The school will offer the first three
years OF high school work as well as
all eight grades. Two lof the rura
school houses are being moved in tt
accommodate the new pupils.
Miss Jessie has gone to begir
school work this year near Winnie
bago.
Mrs. Wilcox, who has been spend
ing some time this summer with Mis-;
Wilcox, has returned home
Mr.. and Mrs. George John we-. =
Lake Crystal Wednesday to attent
the Eastern Star, chapter meeting an,
a farwell party for DR.. and Mrs. Gull
len. Mr.. John sang a solo.
Mr.. Updegraft and Wilma have re
turned from their auto trip to Iowa
Thav rannrf dali1htfnl trim
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
DANIEL c IS BALk[D
He Can't Go On With This
Marriage
BIRTH PAPERS LACKING.
This Young Lady Cannot Prove
To World That She Ever
Was Born . I'D

Wfnona, September z>-Becsuse she
is unable to produce birth certsfeats
Miss Virginia Humasou, aged twenty
two, believed to be a former Wfnonz
GIRL now In Rotterdam, Holland, 1s
being prevented from entering tas
state Of matxfmony. Miss Humasonl
had gone to Rotterdam for the express
purpose Of getting married, anG now
has found that before the ceremony
can take place she mus1 have O. eeT~:
tihed COPY Of her birth esEttnsate- In
marriage held up Longer than reees-
saxy, Miss HuuasOH has cable& heF
cousin, Wallace G. Wneeber IN New
York City, and according to f. Letter
which Mr. Wheeler has addressed To-
the registrar of bfrtnS In Wimona
county this esrt1ncats is bsfnE scusht
here
Was Born Ia WEnona County
According TO Mr. Wheeler, Miss HUI
mason was born somewhere tn WIZ
nona county January 8, 1S98. Hsu'
mason and Mothers name Laupra Grace
HRrnas0u- Nee Peterson No listing
Of such ahErth exn be found in the rec;
oFfs which are kept at the 0ftcs OF
Clerk Of Court Alvin Braley and so
the request for q BIRTH certfncahS can
mot be complied with
In the request for tine birth esrtifi-
cate it, was asked to- haxe BE- sem, to a.
CHICAGO address, iM 0rdier THAT the
eerttf6cnte be legaIi9ef by tina Neither
hands consulate i'm that CITY,
Dr W. ". Lindsay, local health ot-
mcr. who is IN cfaIEa of the onllec~
riuu of the birth GaEtINcXteE In. the
city @f Wfnnnap aayy tine experisnce OF
Miss Humason emphasizes the impor-
tancH 0E having q. correct record made
0f all births, Including tine nHme given
dn each child Since. hdidfmg hiG pres-
emt office DR. Lindsay has urged all
uhyslciHufS and midwfMeg tn make grcir
q necurd fm hfig Gtffce immRtifatndy at
tef- G8efT birTfh
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
POULTRY MEN ELECT
j. w. HOLMAN Elected President of
the County Association

j. w. HOLMAN Elected President of
the County Association
The Breeders and Poultry Fan
ciers' association Of this county held
its annual meeting on Labor Day.
The association has held its annual
exhibition at the Mankato fair
grounds during the Mankato fair
during the past two years. The
money appropriated by the state has
been given to the Poultry association
Of Mankato fair to be paid out In
premiums. ~. ....
Nearly all of the old officers were
reelected as follows: President, J.
w. Rollman; vice president, G. L.
Wilson: secretary treasurer. A. w.
Weber; superintendent, A. H. Spauld-
ing.
It was voted to request the Man
kato fair association for more drink
ing fountains, and for better sanitary
conditions for the birds on the fair
grounds.
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
FARMER HAS DISAPPEARED
Mystery Surrounds Whereabouts {
William Miller. Wisconsin.
IAssociated Press Dispatch.J

IAssociated Press Dispatch.1
liam Miller, thirty, farmer living
southwest of Dorchester, has mysteri-
ously disappeared.
While his wife was in Abbottsford
shopping last Wednesday he drove his
car to Curtiss, where he, with his
mother, transacted some business.
Here he cashed a checr-and weht to
the postoffice, where he left some
money to be deposited in the bank.
Since leaving the postoffice all trace
may have met with foul play or that
he has become temporarily lnsane.
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
Car TIpped Over.

Rochester. September 7.-Hilding An
panions In Ford touring car. tipped
over Sunday afternoon when their car
hit q Ford coupe. Anderson was killed.
The other fellows were thrown clear on
the car. Witnesses say the men In the
touring car were intoxicated and that
the car was swerving from one side to
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
Nav Have cIew.

Rochester. September 7.-Minneapolis
and Chicago detectives and the local Of
case. Unless the two men in the car that
an down Roy Schoup and caused his
Death surrendered to the police and give
a complete description of the accident.
they will be arrested and prosecuted to
the full extent OF the law. The arrest
will take place within the next "a hours.
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
FORM TAX PAYERS LEAGUE.
New Organization Has Been Forme
In Duluth For Work.
IAssociated Press Dispatch.'l

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.l
Duluth, Mimi, September THE
Tax Payers League, which will op,
crate similarly to other governmental
research bodies throughout the coun-
try, has been formed in Duluth, and
began active participation in civic
affairs two weeks ago.
Investigation of county and city tax
rates and expenditures has been un-
dertaken, and the league will inform
its members of the way their money
is being spent
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09

The Free Press has been requested
to publish the following: Section
$500 of the General Statute OF 1913,
provides in part as follows: Whoever
permits any person under the age OF
twenty one years to be or remain in
any dance house owned, kept, or
managed by him in whole or irf part,
shall sbe punished by fine Of not
less than S25."
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
SHOT IN SHOULDER
Christ schGbbe Received Pellet

Christ SchGbbe Received Pellet In
Shoulder Yesterday Afternoon.
Christ Schubbe, a farmer living
about four miles south of Mapleton,
was shot in the left shoulder, yester-
day afternoon shortly afternoon while
cleaning shotgun. Luckily the
charge of birdshot grazed the should
er and none of the pellets remained
in the flesh. The injured man was
rushed to Emmanuel hospital ana c.
]. Holman called That physician
stated this morning that Mr.. Schubbe
will regain full use of his arm.
The Mankato free press., 1921-09-09
order FOR THE BOARD
sAsMse GNnsHcck Fasies rn MdtSsr c
CotasssfttacQfy Rruceedfhps

asskse C0msSnek Hasiss En MatSsr CT
CofHsssfutasuy RnuceetfhpS
JuMae W.. l.. Gsndsf0csk this morn
ing; fsad am onter with Clstk OF Court
George C.. Kucst tn tlis mattsr CO. the
condemnation proceedings Wrought
hy tbs kcard. Of edneztiisn tllnUugsh
its attorney, ThSsnaS MhlsseS,, asain8E
one property OF NCra. 1aMe H. Hnghes.
in which he ruled kn favor OF the
beard Of efneatt01. Tins nroparty
In question iS the west on9 half OF
lot len, and the east one haaE OF lot.
f3 @Ad the north one half OF lot IL
en- I'M kJSek n Van BrumbS afnEinn,,
TO be used as part Of tine Lfncnan
school site. The prtcs has hesn
agreed uYow with MnE. Rmshes.
The case Of Harry PuM againcf
Edward J. (DeckSnS under tine work
MANS cOmDersatfon act was hreught
to trial IN the district court this
morning before Judge W. u. Com
stock The plaintiff had his arm in :
fured with a circular SAW last May
while working fn Belgrade township
Through his attorneys w u HngheS
and J. A.. Baker he IS seeEfng enznl-
peu&atiom for time lost H A. and
G. A. Johnson appear for the defend
ant ,