The Mankato free press., 1921-12-16
Remains At kasota Where
Rites Will Be Held
HE DIED IN ARIZONA
Village News Collected BY The
Free Press Correspondent;
Personals
Especial to The Free Press ]

death was briefly mentioned a few
days ago. was expected to arrive
Friday evening from Whipple Bar
racks, Prescott, Arizona. Mr.. Water
man had been receiving treatment
for the past year for pulmonary tu-
berculosis. His first serious illness
occurred in France, where he was
taken i'll with influenza, from which
ne never entirely recovered. After
he arrived from France he broke
his leg, which set him back. Later a
change OF climate was thought ad-
done to prolong his life. Walter h
Waterman was born in Kasota town
ship December "a, 1892, ana was
about twenty nine years of age at
the time of his death. Mtst of his
life was spent on the farm, except
several months spent in the service
OF his country. In 1911 he graduated
from Kasota high school. After this
he engaged in farming. first, with his
day of June, 1918, he left LeSueur
Center for Camp Dodge, sailing for
France in September. He was as
signed to Company G, 311th Ammuni-
ton train as wagner. He received
his discharge on February 8, 1919, at
Camp Grant, Ill. Besides his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Waterman, he
leaves three sisters, Mrs. Burton
Brown, Kasota township; Miss Lulu
Waterman at home. He also leaves
a cousin, John Waterman, who has
been member Of the family for sew.
eral years: The young man was a
member of the Kasota post of the
American legion and the W. 0. w.
and knights of Pythias lodges. Mr..
waterman was an active farmer,
Wlnnlng 6 many prizes in agricultural
contests in which he entered. He
VIII be missed by his former neigh
bors and friends, having stood high
in their esteem. If possible the fun
eral will be held until Sunday. AS
soon as possible definite arrange
ments will be made by the Kasota
Post of the American Legion.
Friends were shocked to hear OF
the death of Johannes Olson, an old
and respected resident, who died
early Thursday morning. Full par
t1culars will be given in later is
sue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rober Hogg of Bos
ton, Mass. Mrs "A Farrell Of st. Pc
ter, Mrs. Ella Webber and son VIII
liam of Pettis were Monday evening
dinner guests of Mr.. and Mrs. P. j.
Norman, Jr.
A town basket ball team has been
organized, its members being past
champions of the local high school
Paul zimmerman is manager and he
has a game scheduled with the X.
C.'s of Mankato. The boys have or
dered new suits. Everything is in
readiness to get down to business.
The following are members of the
kasota team. John Madison, Curtis
Leverson, Clifford Swenson, Donald
Livingston, Kenneth and Raymond
Stockton.
The Knights of Pythias held a So
cial meeting Monday evening. Pro-
gresslve fiye hundred was played.
Charles R. Swenson and 6. r. Ander-
SON. Foot prizes by Laura Buell. ana
D. F. Newton. Nice refreshments
were served. -----
A number of the Knights of Py-
thias were present at the same order
in Mankato on Wednesday evening.
when the grand chancellor was pres
ent
The Kasota farm bureau will hold
afternoon at the township hall.
Among the speakers will be Miss
Eddleston, county nurse, and Roscoe
Davis of Cleveland. A chicken Gull
ing demonstration will be held by
Mr. Denheld, county agent.
Charles Halverson was a week end
caller in the twin cities.
Mrs. J. Q. Adams and son Harold
we're callers at Spring Island last
Miss Everett Looney of Lesueur
Center is Visiting at the Torman
home.
Mrs. M. A. wollam of New York
and Mrs: Jennie Hand of Elbow Lake
were callers at The Fess Warrant
home last Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stangier and chill
dren, Carl Gusta<Son and daughter
were Sunday guests at the C. e. Ry-
deem home.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waterman
and daughter Edna and John Water
man were guests last Sunday of Mr..
and Mrs. w. B. Pulver.
Mrs. B. Connor and little daugh-
ter were visitors Of relatives at
Cleveland several days last week.
The Sunday school of the Presby-
terian church plans to hold its Christ
mas exercises on Monday evening,
December 26. g..
Charles ;rurrittin and Clifford
Wolfe made a business trip to New
Prague on Monday.
A son was born last Thursday to
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthias Able.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. s. Wilcox expect
to leave soon for the west to spend
the Christmas holidays with a
daughter, Mrs George Hartwick and
family. Later they will spend some
time in California.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Austin of
Minneapolis arrived for an indefinite
stay at the D. A. Define home.
Mrs. Jennie Hand of Elbow Lake
has arrived for an indefinite visit
with relatives.
The members of the Kasota fire
department gave a surprise party
for Nels Ecklund at his home last
Monday. Cards were played and
later a bountiful supper was served
by Mrs. Ecklund Mr. Ecklund was
presented with a handsome leather
vest
The Kasota high school bns a
basket ball game scheduled with the
G.. A. academy tonight
The educational services given by
the American Legion last Thursday
evening were well attended
Clifford Wolfe and Roy Crossfield
were among them that attended the
Christian Endeavor convention at
Blue Earth Friday. Saturday and