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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
TELLSSTORYOF MURDER.
Polish Farm Hand Describes
Killing Wealthy Widow At
West Hamstead
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatchl

West Hampstead, N. Y, June 25.-
Lawrence Kubal, twenty six, a farm
laborer who police said confessed
to the murder of Mrs. Minnie S.
Bartlett wealthy widow, in her home
here last Wednesday, was formally
charged with the crime early today.
Kubafs alleged confession contained
the statement that he killed Mrs. Bart
lett with chisel while on his
second visit to the house under pre-
text of purchasing the property.
Kubal was said to have told the po-
lice he had asked Mrs. Bartlett for
five hundred dollars and that she re-
fused. She twirled a fountain pen
nervously and this tSnpted him to
kill her, according to the police
First, however, police said he con-
fessed to struggling with her and it
was after he had thrown her to the
floor that he saw her trying to un-
loosen the cap of the pen. Kubal
was born in Poland and has a wife
and two children.
Struck Boy With Axe.
Mrs. Harmon said her stepson as
saulted her Saturday night. Continu
ing the quarrel Sunday morning in
the kitchen of their home at Green
Ridge, she said she struck him three
times with an axe. She put the body
in a box and dragged it to a shed
where it remained all day Sunday
That nigfiht she dug hole and bur-
led the body.
Monday morning, Mrs. Harmon said
she went to Gillespie, where she
mailed letter to the boys grand
soying he had been kidnapp
ed and was held for ransom. About
daybreak Wednesday morning, Mrs
Harmon said she dug up the body,
tied several pieces of tilt around the
neck and dragged it to the well near
by.
p Confronting the woman with evid-
of the struggle in the kitchen and
shallow grave near the house, county
officials obtain the confession after
Mrs. Harmon had for hours main
tanned her 1nnocense. Young Harmon
returned home about midnight Sat
urdaoy night, she said and entered
her room. She said he had been
drinking and assaulted her, threaten
ing her if she told of the assault
After Staying the youth, Mrs Har-
mon scrubbed the kitchen and tore
paper off tho wells in an effort to
remove blood stains.
and matted hair were found by Sher-
iff Mrris and his men in the kitchen.
Mrs. Harmon and her husband, young
HarmSn's father, recently separated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
CLEARING UP THE LAND
Northern Minnesota Developers
Hear This Subject Ably
Discussed
IAssoc,ated Press pispatchI

Eveleth, Mimi, June 25.-Charac-
terizing the clearing of land In Nor
thern Minnesota as "the biggest job
ahead of us today" Charles S. Carter
pr Hines, Mimi, a pioneer of the nor
'thern Minnesota Developmet associ-
alton here that the clearing of land
lis the one and only method of Civ
ing continued and additional prosper
ity to the rural and urban commun-
tiles and to the business and profess
sional men therein" Mr.. Carter talk
ed from the STANDPOINT of the indiv-
idual settler; from the. standpoint of
county or community which seeks
to aid the settler and hasten the de-
velopment of farms in its locality,
and on land clearing in Northern
Minnesota as a statewide proposition.
His subject was How to Clear
Land"
. The individual home seeker" said
Mr.. Carter, who eventually settles
upon a tract of cutover land in
Northern Minnesota usually does so
because he has Investigated condi-
tons in the Dakotas, Montana, the
Pacific coast states and Canada,
where he found the following condi-
tons: The Dakota and Montana
crop years are somewhat uncertain;
land is high priced and the cost of
building material, fuel and fencing
makes heavy inroads in the capital
of the average homeseeker. so he
seeks for a country where his mod
est capital can bring the greatest re-
turn. He investigates Northern Min
nesota and finds conditions and facts
as follows: That the soil consists
Of a rich clay soil with a clay sub
soil, with some stretches of a more
sandy character, but all is wonder
fully fertile, raising great clover and
potato crops-the best in the United
States.
''He finds Northern Minnesota fast
becoming the greatest dairy region
in America. He finds adequate mar
ket for all he can produce. He finds
the social conditions are such that
it is fit place to bring his wife and
family. He finds that the state Of
Minnesota has provided ample edu-
cational facilities, rural and consoli-
dated schools throughout the coun-
try; good roads are rapidly being
pushed through all of the vacant
areable lands.
He finds he can secure tract of
land at a very reasonable price-ap-
proXimately $40 an acre, that he can
get five to ten years to pay for the
same at low rate of interest. He
finds he can build a log house or get
lumber from a nearby settlers mill
at one fourth the cost of building
on the prairie; that he needs make
no outlay of cash for fuel and fence
posts, that these can be obtained
right on his land. So our prospect
becomes realty and we have an
other gafflQr In Mort harm Mfnna-
sofa" The convention will adjourn
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
NOTES FROM WASECA
Milling Company Employees Picnic;
the Theatre Opening.

Milling Company Employees Picnic;
the Theatre Opening.
Waseca. Mimi, June 25.-The
E-A-C Co. Milling company employees
held their annual picnic at North
Star Park yesterday. The employees
were divided into two teams for a
fishing contest. which ended at twelve
o'clock, points were awarded for the
size of the fish and the team having
the largest number of points re-
ceived the prize. During the after
were the amusements. They were
served dinner and supper.
The grand opening of the New
Garden theatre took place last night.
The house was filled to its capacity
at both shows. This new theatre is
under the arrangements of w. R.
Uhler of Minneapolis and he intends
to feature vaudeville.
Mayor Thomas H. Quinn and a
member of the city council and an
attorney of Faribault were in this
city yesterday looking over the way
the local fuel yard is run. They have
a municipal fuel yard in Faribault
but 1t does not seem to be financial
success.
Enough pledges were received for
the purchase Of tickets to assure
the people of Waseca another chau-
tauqua for next year if the White
and Meyers company put on pro-
gram.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
CUSTER BATTLE TODAY
Reproduction Of Massacre to be Stag
ed at Harding, Mont.


Harding, Mont, June 25.-On the
exact spot where General Custer and
his scouts were exterminated by the
Sioux as they rose up for their last
offensive against the whites, sham
battle today will commemorate the
massacre by Chief Little Big Horns
warriors. -...
Among the spectators will be-.In-
dams from the Standing ROCK reser-
walton, whose eyes will visualize the
real battle in which they were the
aggressors. With them will be their
grandchildren who fought in the
world war.
The national cemetery, only thir.
teen miles from here, is used by per-
mission of the war department which
also offered all assistance In staging
the battle. General Hugh l.. Scott of
the Seventh cavalry is an honored
guest. Crow and Cheyenne Indians
take the part of the Sioux and legion
men will represent General Custer
and his men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
Fourth of July Celebration
Will Be Held
PROGRAM OF SPORTS
Musical and Literary Numbers
An Address BY n. c.
Hotaling

Mapleton, Mimi. June 24.-Miss Julia
Borchert returned Wednesday evening
from Ely where she has been teaching
in the public schools.
Charles Loomis. the local produce man
has moved his family into the Heay
residence in the east part of town.
Thomas Hamos left Friday for Spo-
kane. Wash. to resume his work with
the Pullman company,
Mr.. and Mrs: w. J. Richter and son
Jay are visiting relatives at Fort
Wayne. Indiana.
from Minneapolis Wednesday evening
for a two weeks vacation. Miss Bor-
ebert is employed as stenographer in
Mrs. Walter McCarty and children OF
Fargo. North Dakota are visiting at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mr.. and Mrs Clarence Workman of
Sioux Falls. South Dakota spent several
;iatter's father. Fred Krengel.
dis Of Wells visited at the the home Of Mrs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Kuehl spent, a
few days the past week visiting rela-
Mrs. ]. H.. Dobie visited a few days
the past week with her brother John
Sharp and family at Smiths Mill.
entertained at the hbme Of Mrs. N. Sch
lingerman Wednesday afternoon; The
german. Joseph Schmmee. Herman
Richard Cornell returned to his home
at Hammond. Indiana Thursday after
noon after spending several weeks with
The Ladies' AUXILIARY of the Mapleton
Farm Bureau unit met at the home of
B. F, Taylor Wednesday afternoon.
Julius Yngve. who has been employed
ut hn LN1fa vi ca
the past nine months left Thursday
morning for his home at Cambridge, from
there he will go to Thermopolis. Wyom-
Twewnty- cents was the price
paid for butterfat by the local creamery
for the month Of May. Those receiving
checks over IS are; VIM. Keller. :sS q ;
E. F. More. $50 2S; Amiel Nienow, SIS. 90,
SIS. 81. Carl Proshi SIS IS; otto Sch,
Eievan; ss7; e; Jaeger Bros; ss4.ss e:
Albert Hard, s5s.14; Mrs. Albert
Busse. ssss;55; H. Schultz: ST; Geo
i5 Say as HICKS s. H. 'S WICK si So g. X "'shart
Plans are being rapidly completed for
W nf P Se heid at q Lura lake Ths ben
everything win be free: exciting. the
ball game Tor Wnlcn the Zee VIII De
free, excepting the ball game for which
the fee will be twenty I'VE cents. The
following Is the program as outlined at
the present time.
Song, America, by the Audience.
Invocation, Rev. Gustav Melby.
Address of Welcome, c. e. Whitney.
Reading. Mrs. J. NJ. Coggeshall.
Reading of Declaration of Independ-
ence. Carol Conrad.
Solo, Mrs. w. r. Annis.
Response to address of welcome, B. F.
McGregor.
Solo, Lloyd Morrow.
Sewing Demonstratfon-Girrs club of
the Whitney school.
Song, Chorus.
Address of the day. H. G. Hotaling.
Swimming race, 100 yard stretch, IS. so.
swimming, race. one half mile, SO 90:
tub race, $3.50; ball game; $500: tug
of war. Mapleton VS. Sterling. SO. 90;
SO. so: girls race, SO. 50; horseshoe pitch
ing. $500; barrel rolling. $500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
Waseca County Affair Was
Great Success
LARGE CROWD PRESENT
Henry Spletts Case Brought Into
Court; GAINESVILLE News
Notes

GAINESVILLE, MINI, June 25-The
Waseca County Farm Bureau held a
picnic on the William F. Quade farm,
one mile south of GAINESVILLE on Thurs.
day. Due to the splendid weather
there was large outpouring of peo-
pie from all over the county. The
banks and business houses of James
vile closed in the afternoon giving
both the buiness man and his en-
drdlce 10 go To the picnic and
rub elbows with the farmers. The
GAINESVILLE Brass band furnished the
music for the occasion and lived up
dinner was served from the baskets
which had been contributed for the
affair. There were sports of various
kinds, such as a tug of war, slow
Ford race, etc. Senator BendiXen
was the speaker of the afternoon and
he dwelt at considerable length up
On matters pertaining TO farming and
to, prices at considerable length upon
matters pertaining to farming and to
Bendixon is a strong republican but
he believes in fair control OF the
markets in or to assure the farmer o.
square deal.
Henry Splett whose soft drink es.
Enlistment was raided the last day
OF the Firemen's tournament, by Sher-
iff Berhnerd Fisher of Waseca county
and Federal officers upon entering a
plea of guilty to the sale of moon
Conway Of the municipal court of Wa
SEGA last Monday. The case of, his
brother Charles Splett a brother mp
on whose farm still was seized was
taken before Judge Childress at Owa-
tonna. He had been bound over to
the action Of the grand jury but upon
changing his plea to that Of guilty
Judge Childress fined Charles Splett
in the sum Of $3.50 and costs. The
days in the county Jail in case he
failed to pay the fine. Mr.. Charles
Splett, however, elected to pay the
fine and thus escaped serving the jail
sentence. The still the barrel OF
bran mash and all moonshine seized
are retained and held by the authori-
ties of Waseca county. The comfy
officials all deserve credit and the
approval OF all who favor Jaw and
ability shown in enforcing the federal
and state laws.
Practically all of the people OF
GAINESVILLE who can are preparing co
60 to Maukato to celebrate this year
providing the weather is fayorabie.
The band has been engaged by those
In charge Of the celebration to go
there and there is bound TO be grand
time. Those who remain in James
or at private family picnics. The
baseball team will play New Richland
at Waseca the fourth, but otherwise
the larger portin Of Japanese people
will be seen on the streets of Man
kato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
MENTAL TROUBLE HIS
Young Man Named AIlanson Is Be.
ina Searched For.

Believed a victim of some mentaa
alteration, Sylvanus Allanson, TWEEN
ty- two year old University of Mime
sofa student, is being searched for by
police in all northwest cities, it has
been disclosed. *
The young man has been missing
since he left his boarding house at
1405 Sixth street southeast, on May
z. He left all his baggage behind and
Edwards. Allanson lives at Wheaton,
said nothing to his landlady, Mrs.
Mimi, where his father, A. AIlanson,
is the postmaster.
Since his return from service in
France, Allanson- has acted queerly, 1t
was reported to police. He was Civ
en- to violent moods of melancholy
was always very quiet, and avoided
conversation.
Allanson was a student at the uni
vefsity before going into the army,
and re- entered as Sophomore last
year. r ~,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
BUDGET FROM BEAUFORD

Enjoyable Birthday Surprise Party
Was Given Mrs. Carl Tietz.
Beauford, June 23.-Miss Doris Og-
er was operated on Friday for the re-
moval of her tonsils. She returned
home Saturday and is getting along
nicely. --..
Mr.. and Mrs. R. Bluhm and children
of Rochester spent part of last week
visiting at the William Minkel home.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Getty and child
rem of Mapleton together with their
guest, Mrs J. w. Jones and little
daughter Pearl Of Minneapolis spent
Wednesday visiting at the p B. Nc
MahAn home. Mrs. Jones will be bet
ter remembered as Eta Clapshaw.
Mrs. Anna Zimmerman and daugh-
ter Bertha of SIT. Clair was a Thurs
day visitor witt her sister, Mrs. Ida
Refuge.
Mrs. Compton of Medic spent a part
Of last week with her friend, Mrs.
Norton
Mrs. Ida Refuge and son Erwin, Silas
Getty and Mrs. Henry Refuge motored
to Mankato Saturday and did shop
ping.
IhC WIZ ulV SAOPpluS III
Mankato Saturday.
A birthday surprise party was given
at the Arthur Tietz home Sunday in
honor of Mrs. Karl Tietz. A very
nice time was enjoyed by all present
and her daughter, Miss Lille served
a bountiful dinner. The centerpiece
was an angel food cake with candles.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Pierce and fam
lily autoed to Madison Lake Sunday
where they spent pleasant after
noon.
Mrs. George Lortz and daughter and
Mrs. w. R. Atcherson of Mankato Wis
tied Thursday at the L. G. Pierce
home.
William Snyder of Springfield was
q welcome guest at the Art Tietz home
Sunday
Those going from here to the Chris.
tian Endeavor convention and camp
meeting are as follows: Rev. and Mrs.
s. E. Surface, Misses Coda Getty,
Muriel Sellers and Laura Hislop. Ray
and Clayton Pierce and John Welt.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
ACTION WAS DISMISSED
Case Of L. n. Powell VERSUS Edward
Barnes and Others.

The district court case Of L. H.
Powell against Edward Barnes and
others, which came up for trial in
the district court before Judge Com
stock yesterday, was dismissed on
the merits of the case The action
involved a seizure of an automobile
upon levy of execution against Burt
Stratton, and the Powell Auto com
pany sued to recover the car or dam
ages in the sum Of $70D. s. B. Will
son and F. E. Morse appeared as at
torneys for the plaintiff and Hughes
& Baker as attorneys for the de-
tense.
The case of Jacob Sontag against
the Village Of North Mankato went
to trial this forenoon. This is an &C.
ton brought by the plaintiff to re-
cover $500 from the village on an al
legged breach Of contract for the in
stallation Of sewer in that village.
j. w. Schmitt and H. w. Volk are
appearing as attorneys for the plain
tiff and S. B. Wilson is appearing as
attorney for the Village of North
Mankato.
Mayor c. e. Ball and other mem
bers of the village council are in
court as witnesses.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
LAST OF JURY CASES
Those On Petit Panel Were Given
Their Discharge For Term.

Those On Petit Panel Were Given
Their Discharge For Term.
The last of the jury cases in the
district court was disposed of this
forenoon, and all Of the petit Jurors
excused for the term . The final case
to come up for trial this forenoon was
that of Mamie and Cloid l. Pearson
against William ]. Cullen. The ac-
ton was brought by the plaintiff to
get an undivided one fifth of an
estate in Lincoln county. For lack
of defense, the court directed a YER
dict in favor of the plaintiff in the
full amount sued for, $2,7S3. SO. s. B.
Wilson appeared for the plaintiffs
and Regan and Grogan as attorneys
for the defendant.
Judge w. L. Comstock and Court
Reporter Alfred E. Knaub left by
auto this noon for st. James to be
present at the opening of the criminal
calendar of cases in the Watonwaa
county district court.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
ESCAPED FROM BROTHER
w. WiIIardson, EIkton, S. D.. Is Be-
inq Searched For. -..- ~

w. WillaEdson OF Elkton, S. D.,
who had been taking treatment for
nervousness at sanitorium at Ro-
chester for some time past, made
his escape from his brother at this
city last night about one o'clock
while enroute to his home on North
western passenger train No. BIT.
. The brother reported the escape
10 the local police who searched the
railway yards and all parts of the
city but failed to find the missing
man. 1t is now thought that owing
to the fact that Omaha passenger
train No. 8 was then standing on
the tracks near the depot ready to
pull out that the man stepped aboard
of thas train and went south toward
his old home at Washington.
The missing man is forty years
of age, heavy set, medium complex
ioned, sandy mustache, scar on one
cheek bone, is FIVE feet nine inches
tall, and when he escaped did not
have a coat or cap on.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
FIXING BOUNDARY LINE
Work Of Minnesota Wisconsin Com
mission Nearing End.
IAssociated Press Dfspatoh.1

Duluth. MINI, June 24.-Work Of
fixing the boundary line between
Minnesota and Wisconsin from Rice's
Point to the falls in the St. Louis
river, a distance of approximately
twenty FIVE miles, is expected to be
completed this week by the Wiscon-
sin Minnesota boundary line COM
mission.
The dispute as to the location Of
this line has resulted in unsettling
titles to valuable lands and in double
taxation on considerable personal and
real property both in Minnesota and
Wisconsin, each state insisting on
collecting taxes on the properties in
dispute.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
Blaine Sent Name Back.

Madlson, WIS.,, June 24.-Reuben G.
Knutson was renominated by Gov
ernor Blaine today as a member of
she industrial commission. The gov
upper house made a mistake when it
turned down the appointment yester-
day. This is the second time that the
governor, when beaten on appoint
,ments, has sent the name back to the
senate.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
BRACKEN MAKES DENIAL
Says Story About Three Montana
Soldiers Treated Here Untrue.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch1

Minneapolis, June discharges that
three Montana soldiers sent to Min
neapolis for treatment of nervous
disorders had been returned drug
addicts made by Roy j. Molumby,
commander of the Great Falls, Mont,
American Legion post were today
denied by DR.. e. M. Bracken, medical
officer in charge Of the United States
public health hospital.
The charges were made last night
by Mr.. Molumby in Great Falls, ac-
cording to reports received here, and
were based on an investigation con-
Quoted by the speaker and an attor-
ney. The Great Falls post, accord
ing to reports, will demand an in
vestigation by the state executive
committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
DEATH OF GEO A. MORRISON
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatchl

Minneapolis, June 25-George A.
Morrison, age eighty-two pioneer fur
trader, and participant in Indian
fights and peace negotiations Of from
tier days, died here today. He was
born In st. Hyacinthe, Quebec, in 1889,
and came to this state when he was
eighteen years old.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
CRIME WAVE SPREADS
Five More Homes In Rochester Are
Entered BY Burglars.
IAaSnniafad Proca Gsnafnh

Rochester, Mimi, June 24.-Fiye
more homes were robbed here We'd
nesday night. More than fifteen
Rochester homes have been entered
during the last week and loot, aggre-
eating $1,000 in cash and jeweTy, car
ried away.
The police were holding a man who
gave the name of G. e. Williams. He
was arrested on complaint of Don e.
Miller, guest at a hotel which was
robbed
Several masked men were seen ON
the streets of Rochester Wednesday
night by prominent business men.
Others with flashlights also have been
observed peeping In windows.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
HEADS STATE BANKERS
James J. Ponsford, Watertown, EIes
ed New President.

co new rresIoent.
Minneapolis. June flames J.
elected president of the Minnesota
Bankers association at the annual
convention here today. Paul ]. Lee
man, vice president Of the First Ma
tional Bank of Minneapolis, was
elected vice president; C. L. Hansen
of Thief River Falls, Mimi, was re-
elected treasurer. According to GUS
tom, Mr.. Leeman will be the next
president of the association.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
Marriaoe Licenses Iasued.

Clerk of Court George G. Krost
this morning issued marriage IL
cense to Burt ]. Otte Of Dakota
county and Miss Bernice L. Bishop
of Mapleton, and to Henry B. Pro-
tGxtor and Miss Fannie ]. Hastings
of Lyon county Iowa.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
BERRY CROP IS SHORT
Raisers Of Fruit Say That Housewives
Had Better Get BUSY

Local berry raisers today stated
that there is great shortage of small
fruit owing to the long continued
drought. The strawberry crop has
all been harvested, and was very light.
Red raspberries are now $7.20 per
crate on the LEGAL market, and the
crop is very short. Black raspber-
ries will bring about Sc per crate on
hhe market. Even If rain did come
now it Is too late to redeem the crops
mentioned.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-01
Another SUGAR Cut.

Another Sugar Cut.
New York, June 24.-Reflned sugar
today broke into new low ground,
when several large refiners cut re
fined granulated to $40 cents a
DOund