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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-07
WERE SENT TO PRISON
Two cuIprits Brought Before Judge

TWO SulprtS brought BEFORE Judge
e. c. Dean at Fairmont.
Fairmont, January 4.-County At
.torney H. ]. Frundt and Sheriff John
Bachtle of Faribault county brought
two prisoners here for sentence ty
Judge Dean. Martin Hagge of Blue
Earth was sent to Saltwater prisoner
for an indeterminate term when he
pleaded guilty to statutory charge
involving the wife of another. Haggc
Is married and has a family of his
own.
Judge Dean gave the prisoner a Sc
we're lecture, declaring that he h;rd
sought to place all the blame on the
woman and therefore had streak
of yellow" "Otherwise," declared
the Judge, you would never have
put the blame for your misdeeds on
a woman"
Hagge sobbed aloud as sentence
was passed. He was arrested on
complaint of his wife, who accom-
panied the party here. The other
couple have since been reconciled.
Albert King of Blue Earth was fined
$500 or must spend six month in Jail,
for grand larceny. King got check
from man who owed him $53. The
man paid him in cash, but failed to
get back the check, which King went
ahead and cashed. King is thirty
two, married and has five children.
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RYDELL THE PRESIDENT
HEADS PIPESTONE COUNTY
FARM BUREAU
Remains Of Albert Michael Were
Brought Home From
France
Especial to The Free PressJ


Pipestone, Mimi, January Sat
the annual meeting of the Pipestone
County Farm Bureau more than a
hundred members were in attend
ance. A. E. Rydell was named as
president and Rex Jaycox, secretary
treasurer. 1t was voted to restrict
the membership of the bureau to ac-
tive farmers and such retired farm
ers as do not engage in other bust
ness after leaving the farm.
The remains OF Albert Michael, the
first Pipestone man to be killed fight
ing in France, have reached New
York and will soon arrive in this
city. A funeral will be held at
which the members of the local post
OF the , American Legion, which is
named after Michael, will take d
prominent part. Michael entered the
service in May, 1918, and was killed
on August 19-of the same year.
Word has been received here of
the death of Myron Churchill, a pi-
oneer resident of Pipestone, which
occurred at his home in Kettle
Falls, Wash. He was prominent
Mason and was veteran of the Civil
war.
The marriage license record in
Pipestone county was broken during
the year 1920. A total of 135 licenses
were issued during the year. The
former record was 1874 in 1917.
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persons who operate a lower, lighter
and lower priced cars. There are
many other problems deserving OF
attention but with which 1t is unnec-
essary for me to deal.
Influence of Women Already Felt.
"The lest election witnessed the
full acknowledgements of women in
our state and nation. The unselfish-
ness and patriotism with which they
assumed the obligations Of citizenship
presage a greater future and a
brighter history. Already the women
are making their influence felt as a
potent force interested in the en-
forcement Of our laws on education
eight months during each year, the
same scale Of wages for men and wo-
men be maintained for the same serv-
ices, CO. relation of education and Ia
Dor with a view of enabling the
young to select the avoccations for
which they are peculiarly fitted, COM
munity hospitals safeguarding partf
cularly motherhood and infancy,
mothers PENSIONS, and SO forth.
"One OF the reasons for the calling
of the special session of the legisla-
ture of 1919 was to provide for a
bonus for the Minnesota boys who
us was granted but the law passed
was very difficult to administer The
greatest difficulty encountered in its
administration was the sale of bonds
to provide funds for paying the bon
uses. May / ask that you at once so
amend the law as to make possible
the immediate sale of the bonds that
the boys may without furthers delay
receive the bonuses which they so
Well deserve.
"Doubtle,s you will give attention
to the reorganization of our state
government. The state auditors Of
ficce should become an auditing Of
fice purely and separate depart
ment should be established for the
care of the natural resources of our
state. The state should have a per-
manent budgetary secretary appoint
ed by the governor subject to ratifi-
cation by the house and senate I'm
necessary boards and commissions
should be abolished. The practice of
requiring state officials to serve as
ex officio members of boards and
commissions seriously impairs their
efficiency.
mo appropriations should be made
that are not absolutely necessary for
the efficient administration of public
hoIs. III view ol the prevailing
high tax rates, public expenditures
should be so regulated that we may
reasonably look for reduction in
tax burdens. Economic depression
and readjustment necessarily mean
temporary loss Let us not give way
to disappointment on this score Let
Us not seek solace in the destruction
of American ideals and institutions
but let us build upon the foundation
of our forebears. believing that
American ideals Of lire, liberty and
the right to private property are still
the best
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PERTAINING TO PEOPLE

Louis Andregg, a former resident
of this city, but now resident of
Helena, Mont, called on friends in
this city yesterday. He wished to
state that Walter r. Veigel, former
resident of Mankato, who now is city
engineer of Dickinson, N. D., has
fully recovered from a severe attack
of rheumatism.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. SLIDER have re-
turned from the twin cities where
they attended the Parlowa program
at the Auditorium.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. M. Best of Fort
Dodge, Iowa, spent a few days visit
ing Mrs. Best's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. w. Dodge.
Miss Lillian Duffie spent the week
end with the G. w. Dodge family.
S. G. Dodge and wife and daugh-
ter of Winona, Mrs. E. Berg and B.
Dodge of Mankato were at the G. N.
dinner
Joseph H. Dumbeck and son James
drove to Mankato yesterday from
Mapleton and report the roads in
good condition, and that many autos
are plying between the two places.
There is not as much snow in and
around Mapleton as in Manakto.
Miss Marian Smith, who was the
guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Smith, during the holidays.
returned to East Chain, Mimi, yes
terday to resume teaching school at
that place. T.
E. A. Francis, representing the
Business Mems Assurance company,
S in the city. During his stay here
be will be guest at the Hotel Helm
rich. -
Leo Lamm of Minneapolis arrived
in the city this afternoon, being call
ed here on account or the death of
John H. Holman.
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II. HOFFMAN, WAS
u HELD IN HIGHEST REGARD
CONTINUED From Page One.l

tiers of public advancement, he was
in the lead"
Judge w. L. Comstock: This
community suffered an undesirable
loss in the death of John H. Hob
mann. He has always been so fair
minded, impartial and unbiased in
his opinions and activities that his
services to the community have al
ways been of great force. He was a
man whose splendid influence, hon
esty and upright faithfulness to his
convictions always made him stand
in a position of significant promi-
hence in the interests of good citizen
ship and public progress. Courteous
and kindly under all circumstances,
he had acquired a host of friends,
who will be- deeply grieved at his
death, and who will realize the great
loss to the community and all of its
interests
Roy H. Allison: John H. Hob
mann was one of the most concienti-
Gus men l ever had any dealings
with. A great deal of credit is due
HIM for the organization of tho State
Automobile association and the Bah
cock amendment
City Councilman Christ Steiner:
He was good man for the city. A
will be sorely felt in Markato and
surrounding country"
Henry Spicer: Il always admired
John Holman for his honest and
uprightness in public dealings. 1 re-
gretted very much to learn of his un-
timely DEATH"
C. l. Kennedy: lowing to the
fact that l worked number of years
with John H. Holman when he was
chairman of the county board, and
had the honor of numbering = him
among my personal friends, it was a
terrible shock to me to learn of his
sudden death. He was one of the
most public spirited men l ever met.
and true friend. His management
off the National Bank of Commerce
shows that he was possessed of great
executive ability. In his death
Southern Minnesota has suffered a
great loss"
F. B. Gabler: "Mankato has suf-
fered the loss of one of her most
prominent citizens in the death of
John H. Holman. 1t was with the
deepest regret that I learned of his
death
C. w. Fisher: "Mankato will sure
ly miss John Holman, because he
was one Ol The mOSl progressive ueH
we ever had here in civic work. The
good roads movement will suffer a
great loss in his death, for he devot-
ed great deal of time and study to
the subject. Banking circles will al
so miss him, because he was untiring
in his efforts to see that all work was
done in the proper manner. He was
we'll known and we'll liked by ALL
J. E. Brett: I'm the death of John
H. Holman, Mankato has lost one of
it's best citizens. He was a man al
ways ready to work for the welfare
of the city and community"
John A Smith: "The death Of
John Hohmann is a distinct loss to
this community, and especially the
city of Mankato. Mr.. Holman was
straight forward, upright and en-
terprising citizen, and was always in
the front rank of any movement for
the betterm cnt of this city or COM
munity."
A. G. Lack: "Mr. Holman was
a fine gentleman. His death is a
personal loss to me-"
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news NOTES OF KERNS'
II. A. HANSON SELLS TWO
HEAD OF CATTLE
L aides Aid Society Will Meet
With Mrs. Nordgren On Fri
day Afternoon =

Kerns, January 5.-The Ladies
Aid society will meet with Mrs. E.
Nordgren Friday afternoon of this
week.
School in district No. will begin
next week Monday.
School in district No. 81, Miss Fox,
teacher, began this week Monday.
H. A. Hanson has sold two head OF
full blooded cattle, one to Eli Mich
els and one to Mr.. Mckinney.
George Rash, Sr., returned to Hills
dale Saturday. He was accompanied
by his grandson Sylvester Smith, who
will chop wood for George Rash, Jr.
Hazel Sharp left for Aurora, Mimi,
Monday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Johnson entertain
ed a large party of relatives and
friends for dinner and supper on New
Years day The guests were Mr. and
Mrs. C.. j. Johnson and family, Grit.
Morris, Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Hanson
and family and Esthr Dahlberg.
Mr., and Mrs. A. Nourie entertain
ed q large party of friends Friday
evening to watch the old year out.
Dancing was enjoyed and nice re-
freshments were served.
Mrs. Ned Rist of ManLato spent
Sunday with Mrs. Ray Rist.
John Lind spent New Years and
Sunday with relatives at Nicollet and
New Sweden. ~.
Mrs. Hate went to Illinois to visit
relatives just befre Thanksgiving and
returned last Friday.
Mrs. Guy Trask entertained num-
Der of friends at a quilting party
Friday afternoon when the quilt was
tied. A nice supper was served. f.
Lorenzo Rist and Ray Currier took
dinner with Mr.. and Mrs. Ned Rist
on New Years day.
Bernice Hendley, who has been
very sick at Hudson, Wis, is a little
better.
Jean Whitcomb of Minneapolis,
who has been visiting in North Man
kato, is now with Mrs Parsons and
daughter Pearl After visiting at
Kerns and Hebron Miss Wrhitcomb
will go to California to make her fllt-
ure home
Mrs. H. Parsons visited relatives in
North Mankato over New Years and
attended New Years services at the
Lutheran church in Maakato.
Claude Buick and bride from Fort
Dodge, Iowa, where home for Christ
mas. On Christmas eve there was
family reunion at the Buick home
and all enjoyed tree and presents.
Mrs, Paul Sharp is at Emmanuel
hospital where she underwent an
operation on her throat. She is get
ting along nicely.
Hazel and Edna Sharp went to
Garden City New Years dav ard were
entertained for dinner at the Fillmore
Mills home
Ethel Hendley, who has been
nursing at Stockton, Cal. is home for
a vacation with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Wesley Hendley in North Man
kato.
Mrs. Toe Grice is staying at the
home of Paul. Sharp. doing the work
while her daughter is at the hospital.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hanson spent
New Years with Mrs. Hanson's sister
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Baker in
Blue Earth county.
Mrs. Harry Parsons and Ms. Jessie
Lindsay visited Mrs. C. II Loucks
Friday afternoon.
Cora Johnson and EVELYN Budde
took dinner with Mary Steel New
Years day. EVELYN has returned to
normal school and Mary to Sherburn
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JOHN II. HOFFMAN, IS
STRICK; DEATH SUDDEN
lContinued From Page One.]

progressive citizen possessing a
ripe judgment. He was tolerant OF
the opinions of others-s broad
lows.
His FraternaI Affiliations.
Fraternauy Mr.. Holman was a
member of the knights of Columbus
lodge, the Elks, and the Mems So
dality of St. Peter and Pauls Cath
Ollie church. He was most devot-
ed member of the Catholic church,
and an earnest worker in all reli-
gious movements
In politics Mr.. Holman was a
democrat, but he was not intensely
partisan. He generally threw his
support to candidates for public po-
sitions in whom he had confidence
and whom he believed were best
qualified for the work in hand.
On November 20, 1901, he was
Aughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen
Lamm, the former who has been
dead for many years. They resided
in ST. Louis until sixteen years ago,
and since that time they have made
their home in this city. To them
two children, Lamb ertine and Alloys
Jus j., were born.
He is survived by his wife, their
son and daughter; one sister, Mrs.
Otto Lamm of this city, and one
brother, Joseph w. Holman, of Los
Angeles.
The funeral will be held at ten
O'Clock on Friday morning at ST.
Peter and st. Paul's Catholic church.
The family requests that no flowers
lie sent
The remains of John H. Hohpann
will lie in state at the family resi-
dence, 2O3 South Broad street, from
today until the funeral on Friday
mornipp
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Cambria
[From Tuesdays Daily1

A good sized crowd attended the
Christmas tree and exercises at Cam
bria hall Christmas eve. w. Craw-
ford, Jr., acted as chairman.
The Bethel and Cambria Ladies'
Aid remembered Rev. Griffith's fam
lily as usual at the Christmas season.
Splendid meetings (Bible society
of the community were held Christ
mas day at Salem church.
Services appropriate to Pilgrim day
were held at Salem church last Sun
day. -~... z-.
There was good audience at Cam
bria hall Sunday evening. Rev. Grit
fiths preached on The Signs of Ma
tional Peril.
Mrs. ID. s. Davies, who is staying at
B. D. Hughes honey suffers from
paralysis. .
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Free Press Made the Official
Paper of Blue Earth County

The Free Press was awarded the
contract for the printing of the de-.
linquent tax list at Is cents per des-
cription, the printing of the financial
statement at rs cents per folio for
the first insertion and IS cents per
folio for subsequent insertions, by
the county board yesterday after
noon. The publication of these
statements is made in the Daily and
Weekly Free Press. and the pro-
ceeding of the county board are to
be printed free. ~.
The Blue Earth County Enterprise
was awarded the contract for the
printing of the official proceedings
of the board. tie proceedings of the
board of audit and the board of equal
ization at rs cents per folio for the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-07

first insertion and IS cents for the
subsequent insertions. This paper
agrees to also have the proceedings
published in the Daily anu Weekly
Free Press, the Lake Crystal Union,
the Amboy Herald, Vernon Center
News, Madison Lake Times, and
Good Thunder Herald.
Members Of the county board to-
day ordered the work on coun ~
bitches No. &c and 67 in Beaufort
township progressed. These bitches
were petitioned for by H. L. Hamp-
city George C.. Keith of Amboy and
August Schultz. Of Lime township
were appointed as viewers ON the
work.
The jury list for the year was
drawn this afternoon.
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Funeral Of Mrs. GriebeI.-Tbe fun
eral Of the late Mrs. Mary X. Griebel
was held this morning at nine o CLOCK
from st. Peter and st. Paul's Catho
lie church, where requiem high mass
was celebrated. The funeral was
largely attended. and the floral offer
ings were many and beautiful. Those
acting as pail bearers were: H. F.
Leonard, H. Kruse, A. Klages, John
Butter. Robert Lamm and Joseph
Blissenbach. The remains were laid
to rest in Calvary cemetery. "
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-07
FARM BUREAU MEN MEET

Executive Board state FEDERATION
Considers Agricultural Legislation.
St. Paul, Mimi, January 5.-The
executive board of the Minnesota
Farm Bureau Federation again was
in session today considering agri-
cultural legislation as drafted by the
joint senate and house agricultural
committee.
Many of the laws proposed in this
draft do not meet with the full ap-
prevail of the federation members,
L. E. Potter, president, said. How
ever, he said, the bills will not be
materially changed, but recommen-
dations probably will be made to
change some Of the outstanding
causes.
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MANY MEN ARE IDLE.
Workers At Rochester Fail to Agree
On the WAGE Question.

Workers Al RoChcSter ran 10 VgTcS
On the Wage Question.
Rochester, Mimi, January 5.-About
900 members of the building craft,
including carpenters, plumbers, cleo
tricians, plasterers and bricklayers,
are out of work, as the result of the
wage reduction of the master build
ers announced some time ago to go
into effect January 1. The union men
state they were given little consid-
Grafton in the matter and had the
builders been willing to arbitrate the
matter a satisfactory settlement could
have been found. Committees from the
unions and the master builders are
understood to be negotiating.
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Seeks Address Of Fsther-Chief O

Seeks Address Of Father.-Chief of
Police Jacob Hilgers is in receipt Of
letter from Edward Olson of Der
by, Conn, stating that he was a for
mer resident of this city, but for sew
eral years past has been in the
United States army in the eastern
states, az during that time has lost
all track of his father, Ole Olson,
with whom he now wishes to CORES
pond.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-07
LindhoIm -Wallrich

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Lindholm an
nounce the engagement and mar
riage of their daughter Lillian Mary to
Louis Paul Wallrich The wedding
took place this morning at eight
o'clock In st, Johns Catholic church.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-01-07
BODY FROM FRANCE
Remains of Hero, Walter Strand, Will
Soon Reach Mankato.

Mr.. and Mrs Alex Strand, 129 West
Ninth street,>have received word that
the body of their son, Walter Strand,
marine, who died in France. October
II, 1918, from wounds received while
in battle, had arrived at Brooklyn,
N. Y. The body will be shipped to
Mankato for burial.
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NORTH MANKATO

Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Ward and son,
late from the southS are new corners
residing in one of the new William
Skoog houses in North Mankato. Mr.
Ward is representative of the Sor<
Bend Malleable Range company. The
family is much pleased with Mankato.
The w. c. T. u. was entertained
steel She was h assisted bx Mrs g.
Peter Horness. The subject, Social
torality was led by Mrs. William
Lemke in an interesting manner
Winnifred Bantz gave two readings
which were greatly enjoyed. Lunch
con was served. 10y.
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C. D. OFT lll.-Charles D. OFT, cash
Ter of the Commercial State bank.
was taken, ill this morning with lum
bago. He was removed to his home
in the Security Flats, and later in
the day his condition improved.
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Underwent Operation.-Mrs. Henry
Schwabe is still confined to her home
in the Omalee place. She recently
returned from Rochester, where she
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constitutional amendment that would
give validity to such a law"
Referred To Roads Legisla lion.
Referring TO roads legislation he
said: Better roads for Minnesota
is one of the great problems in the
development of our agricultural re-
sources.
Transportation of farm produce
and the distribution of commodities by
motor trucks is already an establish
ed system in many parts of the coun-
try. The Inauguration of a state
highway system in Minnesota will
have the same effect here as it has
elsewhere in affording a new trans
portation basis for commodities and
people. While this is doubtless the
principal purpose of road program,
it should not be forgotten that Min
nesota with is ideal summer climate,
it's thousands of beautiful lakes and
it's glorious scenery.i lis destined to be
the summer resort of United States
as California and Florida are the
winter resorts. Millions of dollars
can be brought into Minnesota annual.
ly If tourists are encouraged. For
this reason some thought may well be
given to the location of these roads
with a view of opening the beauties
and attractions OF our state to the
people of our country.
"The method of taxing automobiles
in Minnesota at the present time is
most unsatisfactory. The lowest Ii
cense tax paid in any state in the
union is paid in Minnesota and the
same tax is levied upon every We
hicle in like sum. Certainly those
who can afford to operate automo-
biles of high price, great weight and
high motive power should be COM
PEELED to pay far greater tax than
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1921-09-02
STOP THIS L.4ULESSNESS!

Putnam county has not been besmched by of bands
of thugs and criminals who assemble in numbers to assault
and ntmdate citizens and officers of the law who interfere
with their unlawful pursuits but the time may come when
the general disregard for law and order will be widespread
that this county, like others of Florida will suffer the stain
The kidnapping and brutal whipping OF deputy sheriff
at Hastings early Tuesday morning should cause all law
abiding citizens serious thought If county authorizes are
not competent to cope with such aWlessneSs and brutality
it high time that the itself take up the work of fer
eng these bands Of ruans and seeing that Just punish
ment is melted out to them.
few weeks ago a county commissioner in Flager
county was taken and beaten On down the east coast
in Vousa one man was almost killed, following the muir
der of another man in his house In Miami there have
been several cases of similar nature as we'll in other
tons of the state If this is permitted continue and the
guilty 90 unpublished it will be long before every man
NAV feel that he unsafe from the brutal outbreaks OF per-
sona resentment the part of some rulan who assem-
bic few of his fellows and drag him off the night and by
superior numbers administer ndigniteS that would be
justification for Staying his attackers.