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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
COOK IS HELD Nail
Iowa Pastor Will Know Fate
Tomorrow; Says Conscience
Clear
5sFB CHsvs:ss
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch


st. Paul. August S-Rev. John J.
Cook Of Ringstad, Ia, will remain in
jail until the coroners' inquest to
determine If negligence caused the
death of Moy Hee, wealthy st. Paul
Chinaman who died from injuries
received when Rev. Cooks automo-
bile struck him last Wednesday, &C
cording to announcement from the
county attorneys Office.
Rev. Cook has been held in jail
since last Wednesday. The inquest
regarding Moy Hee's death will be
held at 2:15 tomorrow, according to
Coroner Engerson, who Is in charge
Of an investigation being conducted
In connection with the accident.
Await Outcome Of Inquest
In police court hearing today Allen
McGill, assistant county attorney
said Rev. Cook would be held until
pending the outcome of the inquest.
Rev. Cook today declared that his
conscience was clear with regard to
the accident and said he hoped to be
able to preach at the Presbyterian
church in saltwater, where his wife
and son await his release August 81
and %.
Funeral services for Moy will be
held here Thursday. The body will
later be sent to China for burial.
According to announcement here
Moy Hee left an estate af $500, 900
which he amassed during the thirty
five years he has been in this coun-
try. He counted many mandarins
and members Of old Chinese mon
archy among his personal friends. 1t
is said.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
GOBBLED UP LIQUOR
Federal Agents Made Raid On Cana
dian Pacific Passenger Coach

dian Pacific Passenger Coach
Minneapolis, August 9.-Smuggled
liquor valued at $4,000, including
whisky, wines and imported cham
payne. is in the hands of federal au-
thorities in the twin cities as the
result Of a raid made on the kitchen
ct of a Canadian Pacific passenger
coach on an eastbound 500 Line
train between Minneapolis and ST.
Paul.
The raid was conducted by Gus
toms officers and narcotic agents
under the leadership of ]. M. Bran
sky, head of the federal narcotic d.
vision of the northwest Lewis New
Weldon, Vancouver, Negro porters
were arrested and lodged in the
Ramsey county Jail on the charge
of being Illegally in possession of the
liquor. -. --.E-I. : =
Mr. Branskey boarded the train in
Minneapolis and Joined customs off
cials and a narcotic agent, who al
ready were on board following a
report that drugs were being snug
gled into. the United States from
Canada on that train. The agent told
his chief he had been unable to To-
cate any drugs, but that a large
quantity ,of liquor was stored in the
kitchenet of one of the coaches.
When the officials attempted to
enter the room the negroes refused to
open the door, Mr. Bransky said
which then was promptly broken
down and the liquor discovered.
In Newson's travelling bag deposit
books on Minneapolis and Canadian
banks showing large balances were
found indicating he had been engag
ed In liquor smuggling for a consid
cradle time. Mr.. Bransky said.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
PERTAINING TO PEOPLE

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Streeter. son
Edwin and daughter Kathleen return
ed Saturday afternoon from a two
weeks auto tour of cities in the
northern part of the state. They drove
to Duluth first and from there they
Vislted cities on the Iron Range. They
also drove to Walker, Bemidii. Itasca
State Park and other points.
State Representative Thomas r
Iayor OF Mapleton was in the CITY
saturday on business. He stated hs,
IS preparing to exhibit his thorough
pred horses, and short horn cattle
Doth at the state and Mankato fairs
this fall. iaii
Miss Ida Valiant was home a few
days last week from Minneapolis, her
past year.
Mayor Laurence C. Hodgson and
son Laury, Jr, were in Mankato to >
DAY en- route to Winnebago where
tney Will be the guests of Mr.. ands
mrs. Fred Hadley for a few DAYS.
! r. Hodgson spoke at the community
picnic In Madison Lake yesterday.
.: t. Mclean spent Sunday at his
nome in this city. He has been sun
erinteding the work of the Electric
Sewer company who are engaged in
wiring the villages of Odin. Ormshv
and Monterey.
Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Smith of
west Front street returned Yesterday
from an auto trip to La Crosse and
other points in Southwestern Wiscon-
SIN. They returned by way of Dubu-
que, Waterloo and other places in
Iowa. ~
Colonel w. S. Fulton and daughter
Iouy ieIt Saturday for points through
1u5 Ioano where they will visit. Mrs.
Fulton left today for Denver Col
where she will visit her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. c. Wood of Frazee
VINO have been visiting friends and
relatives in Mankato and st. Clair.
nave returned to their home.
MISS Leonore and L. w, Andrist
motored to the cities this morning.
George G. Randall, a wholesale mer-
chant of Chicago, and a former resi-
DENT OF Amboy was i'm the city on
Saturday, while en- route to Amhov
having driven through from Chicago
in his car.
George Secrist, prominent citizen
OF Amboy, was in the city on business
saturday accompanied by his wife
VINO was on a shopping trip.
postmaster Mark Randall of Amboy
was q business caller In Mankato
Saturday.
James A. Howieson and wife of this
city spent several days at Sterling
center last week. Mr.. Howieson has
oeen engaged to paint the store and
scnool house at that place, and has
the job about completed.
John Wigley of this city Is on his
farm in Judson this week looking
after the threshing Of grain.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
RITES FOR MRS. j. J.. GILL
Services Held For Pioneer Woman
Died Last Week

Services Held For Pioneer Woman
Died Last Week
The remains of the late Mrs. ]. J.
Gill were laid to rest in the family lot
in Glenwood cemetery beside her late
husband. In the passing .of Mrs. Gill,
Mankato has lost one of her Oldest
and best known citizens.
When she first came to Markato she
lived in the old Marsh house across
from the postoffice, later moving to
Minnesota street and from there to
Poplar street, where she has since re-
sided.
For over fifty year she has been
interested in the welfare of Mankato
and was ever ready to help in every
good cause. No one coming to her in
trouble was ever refused help. She
was always cheerful and had a kind
word for everyone. She was espec-
tally fond of children and young PEG
pie, and was never happier than when
surrounded by them. The house was
home to many who had no other.
During the last years of her life
she has taken many long trips to visit
her children, but could never be per-
suaded to tay for any length OF time,
for it was the wish to spend her last
day in her home where he had lived
SO long.
Elmer Glen, Frank Thompson. Fred
Otto, Ray Otto, Roy Bates, Henry
Madison and Frank Neubert acted as
pail bearers. These men were the
ones who were pail bearers for her
husband. All were childhood friends
of her children.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
.ASSA|LS BANK CASHIER
G. c. Merritt Welded Club At
Geneva; Was Jailed At
s Albert Lea

Albert Lea, Mimi, August 8.-Min-
nesota's first caveman bandit, &C.
cording to police was In the Freeborn
county jail here Saturday night.
Armed with a pistol which he used
welded as ppromise, G. G. Merritt OF
as a threat and club which was
Mason City. Iowa, was captured
three miles south OF Owatonna late
Saturday two hours after he had en-
backed John schaad, bookkeeper,
against the wall and escaped after
Schaad had eluded him and spread
the alarm.
When Schaad tried to slam the
door OF the vault. Merritt struck him
several times with a large club
Schaad leaped through a window
Soon posse fromed and chased
Merritt who fed in an automobile.
AS his pursuers gained he abandon ed
his car, ran through a cornfeld and
later surrundered.
Merritt told Sheriff Foster that he
had no intention OF holding up the
bank but got into an argument with
Schaad which ended in a fight. He
Is held without charge-and minus
his war club.
It is suspected that G.. G. Merritt
had Intended robbing the Twin Lakes
State bank. for he was seen lettering
about that institution previous to
the time he robbed the bank at Cen
eva. After lodging the posse for
some time In cornfield with the
bullets whistling about his ears
Merritt climbed a willow tree and
when the members of the pursuing
party came up he surrendered. When
he was searchd he was found to be
wearing a United States marshaI's
star, and had evidently been posing
as such an officer It is thought that
he threw away his pistol.
Merritt was to have had his ar
ra1gnment in court at Albert Lea this
afternoon
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
MRS. w. J. JONES DIES
Well Known Resident Of Lake Crystal
Passed Away Yesterday

well known RESIDENT OF Lake STyStal
Passed Away Yesterday
Mrs. William J. Jones of Lake
Crystal passed away at her home in
Lake Crystal Monday morning at
2:10. Death was due to heart failure
and complications. She came home
with her husband from an eastern
trip about two weeks ago and has
been confined to her bed till death
came as a relief to her sufferings. She
lore her suffering with a christian
|,fortitude. She leaves to mourn her
|passing her husband and four sisters,
Mrs. F. X. Jones, Mrs. Joseph Boyle,
Rome, N Y, Mrs J. G. Carroll, Bowl
ing Green, KY, Mrs. Hannah Thomas,
Garden City, and her niece Mrs. John
'Bixby, a nephew, Theodore Thomas,
Garden City, and Ed. Rowland, nep-
hew Of St. James. The funeral will
be held Wednesday at the home at 1
o'clock, and 1870 o'clock from the
Welsh Presbyterian church at Lake
Crystal, of which denomination she
has been a member since childhood.
Interment will be made in the Garden
City Cemetery.
Mrs. Jones was lady of exemplary
character, devout christian, faith
full wife. kind neighbor and loving
friend, and leaves a host of friends
to mourn her passing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
PICNIC A GREAT AFFAIR
Madison Lake Folk Enjoy the
Festivities; Laurence Hodgson
Was tho Speaker

One of the largest community pic
mics ever given in this part of the
country was that which the Com
mercial club of Madison Lake gave
yesterday on the lake shore. Every
thing that makes up an entertaining
picnic was introduced, including foot
races, tug Of war, and a good ball
game between Madison Lake and
Elysian, which resulted in the score
Ii to 1 in favor of Madison Lake
Laurence C. Hodgson, mayor of St
Paul, gave a very interesting address
which was thoroughly enjoyed by the
large assemblage. The picnicers all
brought their own dinners, and the
entire day was one grand success.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12

Religious services were in charge OF
Rev. o. J. Arthur and Rev. w. H.
Wiener. Both c1ergymen delivered
eloquent funeral sermons, touching
upon the qualifications of the dead SOL
der both In civil and military life.
The military part of the funeral was
in charge of Lorentz Post No. II
American Legion with Commander j.
A. Hielscher and Adjutant Engle Mel
sen in direct command. The firing
squad, which was under the command
of Lieutenant william Eberlein con-
sisted Of Leo Fallenstein, William All
worth, Henry Gerlach Jr., Carl Rud-
berg. Arv1d Farm, Walter Thomas,
Herbert Roos and William Rosenan.
Those acting as a color guard were {:
Nicholas Kiffe, Emmett Gordon, J.
Swenson, and Harold Rath. John
Skalickey acted as bugler and sound
ed taps over the grave in the Swedish
Lutheran cemetery, where the remains
were laid to rest with military honors.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
BLEW POSTOFFICE SAFE
Bandits Get Away With $40 And
Stamps At Garski. NJ D.

Stamps At Garski. N. D. :.
Devils Lake, N. D., August S.-Rob-
bers early Sunday morning blew up
the safe in the postoffice at Garski,
N. D., located in the Garski Mercan-
tile company store. They got away
with $40 in cash, all the stamps on
hand and a pouch of mail. No trace of
the burglars Shes yet been found.
George Koenig and wife returned
last evening from New Munich, Mimi,
where they attended the funeral of
Mrs. Koenig's father. Peter Ehres-
man on Thursday.
Mrs. Lydia Kennedy, mother of
County Auditor c. L. Kennedy fell
while walking down the steps of her
sons residence, 323 Center street last
evening and bruised one hip and arm
badly. but luckily escaped breaking
any bones.
Andrew Dykes of Winnipeg, Man,
is In the city as the guest of his
daughter, Mrs. e. M. Zuell. -
Miss Myrtle Grimes of LIE Sueur is
the guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. e. M. Zuell.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
GIVEN MILITARY BURIAL
Private Edward G. Lundberg,
Who Served His Country
Faithfully Overseas

The funeral of Private Edward G..
Lundberg, was held yesterday after
noon from the Swedish Lutheran
church, which was taxed to its capa-
city by those in attendance. The for
al offerings were among the most
beautiful seen for some time past.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
SLAYER KILLS SELF
James Witt Suicides After Wounded
in Gun Dual

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatchl q
Auroro Ill.,August 6-James Witt,
alias Joslyn twenty nine, for whom a
nation-w search was instituted as
the murderer recently of Chief Of Po-
lice George Rehm fifty one OF West
Chicago. last night shot and killed
himself after he had been badly
wounded in gun dual with Sheriff
Martin Hextall of Kendall county in
a country road near Yorkville, Ill
Wits wife at the wheel OF another
automobile escaped with her three
year old son.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
CHARGED WITH FIGHTING
J. G. Page and Edward Gorgle Taken
In Charge BY Police. =.

In Charge BY Police. =.
, j. C. Page and Edward Gorgle of
this city were arrested by Officer AL
bert ,Volk and officer Peter Wet
testad last evening on the charge of
fighting on the public streets. Accord
ing to the statement of the officers
the men were at it hammer and tongs
when the officers arrived.
Page had gone to the mat with his
opponent raining blows by the dozen
on his body when the melee was stop
ped by the officers. From then on
until the fighters were locked up in
the city Jail 1t was a fierce battle of
words between the cententants.
Page put UP $25 bond for his ap-
pearance at two O'Clock this after
noon and Gorgle was let go on his
own recognizance to appear at the
same hour.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
STORY OF HIS LIFE
That Is What "cy" Thomson Is Said
To Be Writing

To Be Writing
Austin August Soy" Thomson is
writing. All day long in his cell he
pounds a typewriter provided by his
friends.
Whether he is writing the story OF
his life, he would not say, but it is un
derstood that is his hobby.
Within a week new charge of
larceny or embezzlement will be
placed against him, according tn a
w. Wright, one of Tonson's ATTORNEYS.
County Attorney Otto Baudler is due
back from vacation Thursday. Fur.
Their developments are expected then.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
Faribo Golfers Defeat owatonna

Faribo Golfers Defeat OWatonna
The Faribault golfers won in the
score of II to 16. This Is the first de-
feat Owatonna has suffered for some
time. There was sharper competition
than in previous matches, and 1t was
evident that the Faribault players had
done much practice.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Percy L. Randall of
Janesvill announce the arrival of a
seven and one half pound girl, born
August 4. Mrs. Randall was formerly
Miss Esther Bishman OF Mankatc, =.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
Senate Passes Anti Beer Bill

Washington, D. c., August 9.-The
senate passed the Willis Campbell
anti beer bill with few important
amndments, the vote being SO to 20.
The measure goes to conference for
adjustment of differences with the
honsa, ,st-.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
Huge Fund War Veterans, Aid

New York, August S.-State legis-
lation converting more than 1915,
100000 to the aid Of world war vet
earns has been passed or is waiting
for popular referendum, the Bank of
America announced after nation
wide referendum.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12

Rev. G. w. Baxter rector of ST.
Peters Episcopal church of New Ulm
will leave that city to take the call
att Valley City, N. D.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12

Miss Lora luIsdorff In City
Miss Lora Lulsdorf instructor OF
music in the McPhaile School of
Music. Minneapolis, is in the city as
the guest Of her father, John A. Luis
dorf. and friends.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
SUIT AGAINST BANCROFT
Miss Ada James Seeks to Recover
$4,000 From Madison Man
fAssociated Press Dispatch

Madison, Wis, August S-Another
aftermath of the political feud in the
fifth judicial district by the defeat of
Judge Levi H. Bancroft by Sherman
q. Smalley came today with the an
nouncement from Richland Center
that Miss Ada James had started a
damage suit for $4,000 against Mr..
Bancroft. Miss James alleges that
in a speech at Muscoda Mr.. Bancroft
had said that Miss James had forged
her fathers name to q will
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-08-12
ARM WAS BROKEN

Rudolph Thompson Injured WhIIe
cranking Delivery Truck
Rudolph Thompson, delivery man
for the Ole Hanson grocery, and a
son of Tony Thompson, while crank
ing one Of the auto trucks owned by
the firm yesterday afternoon had the
misfortune to have his right wrist
broken when the engine kicked back.
The accident will lay, Mr.. Thompson
up for some time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-04
WE CANNOT ANNUL THE LAWS OF NATURE
~ He following by the Eugene Register reflects
commonly held by newspapers looking at the subject
! in superficial way:

= in a superficial way
lmateo ndi
lightly and had no
ed the proposition aft a n
The president may be taking unpopular stand but his
son sound nevertheless No nation safely dsar until
there reliable substitute for The problem
the hills and the fundamental conditions the same
they always been The individual could not dsarm
til his tribe powerful enough to protect him. The state
could disarm until became part Of national organization
pledged to the protection of the member states nation
not abandon army navy until there world police force
in which part and in which repoe confidence The
League Nations proposes the direction of such state
affairs The league undertakes to guarantee
Der nations against external attack and to reduce amaments
looking the far distant day when navs and armies be
virtually abandoned But the United States has refused to
the league and yet has proposed substitute President
Harding may have plan mind His campaign speeches IN
dcated mueh If he should be given time in which to de-
yeop proposal The world knows he has powerful advisors
who such steptowt Hughes and Hoover. They
congress hoad follow instead of trailing after Borah
The Bora resolution premature and is based political
bunk If the president has determined give the resolution
scant has anayzed the subject correctly Until
ready play part international protective schemey
whatever may be caledWe not going to have dis
and should not have disarmament That natures
and cannot escape it. matter what demagogues
superficial thinkers may tell
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-04

Do Anti-Mormon lecturers. writer's
and condemned moving picture film
promoters believe in their work or can
it be possible that desire for money
with no regard for truth and others
rights creates their inexhaustibIe sup-
ply of renom?
One will never succeed in gaining a
knowledge of the truth until all preju-
dice and preconceived ideas have been
laid aside and desire for the truth
has been created within himself.
Services are being held in the Labor
Temple by Elder L. w. Peterson AMI
w. D. Collins each sunday. SUNDAY
school at 1890 a. M, which is for the
children as well as the parents.
Preaching services convene at 7:30 p.
m. at which a hearty welcome awaits
You.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-04

First Church of Christ. Scientist
holds services at S1S IL Main street
(first stairway north of the Inland
Empire Bank,. Sunday services are
at ii a. m and SIP m. The subject of
the lesson sermon for Sunday, June
9Th, is "God the Only Cause and cre=
ator." Sunday school begins at s;45
a. m.
A Wednesday evening meeting
which Includes testimonials Of healing
is held at s o'clock. The reading
room. which is maintained at the same
address. is open daily from 3 a. m. to
p. m, where the Bible and author
ICED Christian Science literature may
be read. borrowed. or purchased.
The public is cordially invited to at
tend the church services and to visit
the reading room.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-04
A TEST OF MANHOOD

one of the little towns of Oregon there whose low
limbs hopelessy crippled the result OF typhoid
years ago He must go about eruches. Under all the
usual rules of the game this would be justified in complain
ing his lot But does he doit Not for minute He one
the cheerful in the town and in his one OF the
most successful He good home, loving wife and ear
He is making money his trade than he formerly did
and than his line of work He does
his work at home built up successful business chiefly
through of the mails He has business than he can
handle and BY having his shop home he keeps down overhead
expenses and makes comfortable living He has turned mis-
fortune is thing that be done and often is
done BY whose and judgment under adverse cond
tons may commended to others who though fortunately
sitnated m ke less of their abilities.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-04
.GYNNASTIC UNION :.
TO HOLD TOURNEY

CHICAGO, June 4.-(U. P)-Three
thousand men and women will partici-
pate IN the physical and mental COM
petitions in the national tournament
OF the American Gymnastic Union to
be held here from June 20 to July 3.
Upwards of $4,000 members of the
union and their families will meet.
This is the first time since 1867 that
the national tourney has been staged
in Chicago.
President Harding, Governor Len
Small Of Illinois and his staff and
Mayor William Hale Thompson of
Chicago as well as officials from sur
rounding states have been extended in-
vitations.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-04
copE nEcoNEs ErFECrIvE

TACOMA, Wash, June 4.-tU. P.1
-Tacomas new traffic code will be-
eeme effective tomorrow.A
The code is comprehensive in scope,
necessitated by the growth and cor
responding increase in traffice conges-
ton of the city. 1t centralizes in one
ordinance all Of the numerous rules
end regulations which nave been pass
ed by the city council during the past
several years.
Fred Shoemaker, commissioner OF
public safety, has ordered thousands
of copies of the new traffic code print
ed for free distribution among motor
lists.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-06-04


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whe nobo 1t,
10
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An tfer is my
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mued He has made his first mistake
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is awful sore In the years that are to come
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winnn lie fater IN the crises and
No Q nothn, set fail again thought
a But until hfes bleak December
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An I'm kin the blame msned that
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