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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-15
North Dakota Nonpart-
isans Cause Probe
SESSIONS HELD TODAY
Preliminary Hearings Of Charge
Against Totten and
Gummerson
Associated Press Ddspatch1

Fargo, N. D., July S.-The state ex-
ecutive committee of the Nonparti-
san league resumed its sessions to-
day, expecting to reach an agreement
before night on statement to be Is
sued in answer to the charges of
mismanagement Of the leagues re-
call election funds, published We'd
nesday morning In a special edition
of The Courier News. q newspaper
controlled by the, league.
The paper was suppressed when .
printer notified the committeeman
that 1t was being prepared, and all
but a few copies were condscated and
burned. @. X. Gummerson, editor,
and George A. Totem, Jr., business
manager, were ousted from Office and
both arrested. charged with criminal
libel. Totten also was turned over
to federal authorities on q charge Of
illegal transportation Of liquor after
automobile, parked In front of the
newspaper office. Totten claimed the
jug contained orangeade. United
States District Attorney M. A. Hid
reth said today the jug has been turn
ed over to a chemist for analysis OF
it's contents, but his report has not
yet been made. -.
Audit Of Books Completed.
A. A. Liederbach, chairman OF the
state executive committee announced
today that a special committee com
pleted an audit Of the books last
night, and that firm OF certified pub
lie accountants would be retained to
make an independent examination.
The audit and the answer of the
committee to the charges will prob
ably be made public this evening, he
ports that the majority members Of
the committee, Ole KaIdor, Chris lie
wang and himself; and the minority
members, Walter Maddox and r. H.
Walker, had not reached an agree
ment in the session yesterday, which
lasted until after one o'clock this
morning.
Preliminary hearing of the charges
Gummerson had been set for this aft
ernoon, but may be postponed as the
attorney for the committee is out of
| town.
Totem Arrested Saturday.
Differences between the committee,
which controls the Courier News
and Gummerson and Totten, came to
light last Saturday when Totten was
oil 5tO0 OA W0IIduSN Cudk BUG
bezxlement of $102.70 contribution
mailed by league supporter for the
recall election fund. Mr.. Liederbach
says the alleged embezzlement came
to light when the contributor com
planned that his contribution had not
been acknowledged through the news
paper. Investigation the state chair
man says, disclosed the check had
been endorsed with duplicate of
the treasurer's stamp and the money
deposited in the name Of Totten.
Totten claims the money was in
Guided in $2,170 he turned over to
Walter Maddox director Of league
publicity and a member of the COM
mittee.
On Wednesday morning the special
edition Of the Courier News was
prepared, containing sensational
charges of mishandlIng $50, 900 of the
recall election fund, and suggesting a
special delegate convention to elect
successors to the three majority
members of the committee. The ar
rests and removal Of the manage.
ment of the paper followed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-15
NUBS OF NEWS

The Morehart Land company sold
230 acre farm in Butternut Valley
township owned by Renton J. Pow
ers of Long Beach, Calf, to Amos
r. Stone of Ransom county, N. D.,
Consideration, 5000 an acre. Also 800
acres in Sergeant county, N. D., to
M. ]. Stoddard of Sioux City, Iowa.
Arthur J. Rolfe Of Redwing, coach
of the high school football and
basketball championship teams there,
was elected athletic director Of the
Anaconda high school to fill the va
cancy caused by the resignation Of
Hollis Huntington, who coached the
state championship football team
here last year. Rolf was selected
from among field Of many appli-
cants.
The body of Private Evan Evans,
the son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward p.
Evans of Cambria, is expected to ar
rive at that village on or about July
Is, when appropriate services will be
held over the remains. This young
soldier enlisted at Mankato in the
United States army on December 3,
1916, and went overseas on April first
1917 with Company l Thirty Eighth
Infantry. He was killed in the second
battle of the Marine on July Is, 1918.
He was the only Welsh boy from
Blue Earth county who was killed in
action.
Postoffice clerks from nearly every
county in the state will attend the
annual convention of the Minnesota
branch of the United National Asso-
citation of Postoffice Clerks, which
will be held in st. Paul Saturday,
July 16, at the st. Francis hotel. Otto
N. Raths, former postmaster OF St
Paul, and representative of the
Postoffice department at Washington,
D. c., will address the delegates. The
convention will close with picnic
supper. The Mankato clerks will not
attend the convention, as they with
drew from the association sometime
ago.
a Rochester man leave the machine
and recognized him.
John Cronin, superindent Of bridges
and buildings for the Minnesota d.
vision Of the Chicago and North
western railway since 1903, has been
retired on pension a few months pre-
vious to the time when he would
have reached the age of seventy
years, when, according to railway
regulations this becomes obligatory.
Mr.. Cronin's retirement at this time
is due to the fact that for the past
four months he mas been In poor
health which has confined him to his
home for the greater part of the
time. Mr.. Cronin succeeded Alexan-
der Doig as superintendent Of bridges
and buildings on July 1, 1909. -.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-15
WAS 100 IN SHADE

Hottest Pay Yesterday; stu Keeping
OF all the hot days this summer.
Sunday capped the climax when the
mercury which had been standing
at an average heat Of ninety and
overleaped to 100 in the shade yester-
day. Had 1t not been for the brisk
breeze blowing, the heat would have
been unbearable.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-15
Demand For Grain Cradles

IASSOCIdItu fTeSS DISpdCCH.I
Morgantown, w. A., July ia
large demand for grain cradles still
exists, it was discovered recently
when George w. Brown, Of Grafton,
obtained patent on a knock down
cradle, which Is said to be vast
Improvement over the old style, still
where a reaper is impracticable.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-15
CORN IS 100 PER CENT
That Is Its Condition In Blue Earth
County At Present.

A report from the United States
department Of agriculture, bureau of
markets and estimates states that the
condition of the weather during June
did not Change seriously the crops in
the state as a whole, and should con-
ditlons be favorable the state will
still harvest fair crop of small
grains and large crop of corn.
The following is the estimate on
grain in Blue Earth county. Corn,
condition July 1, 1921, 100 per cent,
Condition Of fax July 1, 95 per cent.
Potatoes, July 1, 70 per cent. Spring
wheat, July l, 80 per cent. Winter
wheat, July /, SO per cent. Oats, July
1, " per cent. Barley, July 1, 80 per
cent. Rye, July 1, 80 per cent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-15
HOME GARDEN CITY
Detroit is Fast Becoming Fame
From Interest Taken

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1
Detroit, Mich, July 1I.-Detroit IL
fast becoming the home GARDEN
city of the country.
Thousands of Detroiters, who ac-
quired the gardening habit during
the war, have continued the practice
of making and tending patches OF
vegetables and small fruits until II
has become a hobby with a large
proportion of men here. More inter
est is taken in gardening than in golf,
baseball or other sports during the
summer months. according to those
who have made study of the situa-
ton.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-15
Named For West Point

washington, July 11-Representa-
tive Frank Clague of Minnesota has
appointed John d. Martin OF Round
Lake, Mimi, for admission to West
Point Military academy on an edu-
cational certificate, and Percival T.
Dvd'ey Of Winona as alternate, the
WAR department announced Saturday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-15
MARINE VETERANS MEET
Plans For Convention To Be Held
In Milwaukee.
UNITED Press Dispatch.

- IOnktCU Z cSS IISpHICu.1
Milwaukee, July 11.-Plans were
completed today for the third Marine
Division Convention, to be In session
here July 13, il and Is, at which
more than 1900 former members of the
division were expected to be present.
The committee has found it advis-
able to handle the gathering on a
coupon basis. On registering each
member will receive q book covering
admission to all meetings and cover
ing most OF the expenses of the con-
vention.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-15
MET DEATH IN AUTO
Abe Goodman, Marinette, Wis, Met
.s.. Death Yesterday
ASSOCIATED Press nsnafch

Marinette, Wis, July 1l.-Abe
Goodman. Marinette business man.
was instantly killed and Mrs. Ike
Goodman and her two daughter, Eve
lyn and Myrtle Of Chicago, were
seriously injured when GOodman's
automobile turned turtle Sunday.
Goodman's baby daughter was riding
on his lap but escaped injury when
thrown from the car by Mr.. Good
man.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-15
capitaI Stock Taxaa

Capital Stock Taxes Due.
Capital stock taxes are now due and
payable during the month Of July and
will become delinquent August /, ac-
cording to the statement Of r. S. Dux-
bury.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-15
SLUMP AMERICAN TRADE.

FaIIHy OF weary Ihree Billion Dollars
During Fiscal Year. ~ q
Washington, July 11.-America's for
eign trade fell or more than three Bill
lion dollars during the fiscal year ended
June 80, a summary Of trade issued to-
shows.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-07-15
PostaI EmnIovs. Ia o,n.n,x.

washington, e'y q. July Vrf i'mosr.ni-
cation among postal employees Of national
and local councils for the Consideration
Of matters affecting their working con-
ditions. health and general welfare will
be undertaken in the near future the
postoffice department announced.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
ALUMNI ARE CO|MBED
TO FIND FAST FIVE
Alumni-High School Game
On Wednesday Evening
Holds Student Interest

Aside from the basket ball game op-
ening the High school playing season,
between Mt. Vernon High and Com
merce High of Columbus on Saturday
evening next the big sporting evening
of the week in High school circles will
be the Alumni-High school game at
the Y. M. c. A. on Wednesday even
ing. f9t
The High school quintet will pre-
sent the regular players who will COM
pose the squad this season. The alum
nj have been combed thoroughly to
bring together fast bunch capable
of making the boys step fast in
workout game.
The alumni will present Ralph
Wright, Don Collie, Chase Clements,
Brownie Corcoran, Herbert Hunt,
Harry Hayes, AL Rawlins, James
Shields and Herbert Masteller.
The game will be called at 1880.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27

b. Williams at the Vine street Church
of Christ, Christmas noon.
At the close of the morning service,
Miss Williams and Mr.. McNabb de-
scendeG the east aisle G. the church
and we're met at the q tar by Co".
Hugh Wayt Of zanes.' lie, who PEI
fo,u ed the wedding ceremony. using
the raple ring service.
Congratulations from host Of
friends continued uniil time for the
12:35 Pennsylvania trail south. Mr..
and Mrs. McNabb will lie at home nt
201 Eas. Vine street alter January l.
Mrs. .McNabb has been teaching for
Is years ai in n the Mt. Vernon high
school and many will be glad to know
that she will continue her teaching
there for the present.
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Dance Given
At Hotel Curtis

A subscription dance was given on
Monday evening in the Hotel Curtis
and was attended by forty couples of
young people, nearly all of whom are
spending the Christmas vacation in
this city. Among the out of town per-
SONS present were Miss Janet Kinley
of Urbana, ILL.,, Miss Esther Levering
and Miss Dorothy Agnew of Freder-
icktown, Mr.. and Mrs. George Jarvis
of Columbus.
During the evening an elimination
dance was given and the prize pre-
sented to Mr.. Sutton Critchtield and
Miss Kinley. Another feature of en-
tertainment was lemon dance.
Excellent music was played by Bur-
ris's orchestra of this city.
The arrangements for the dance
were made by Messrs Earl Bobst and
Lawrence Mills.
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II HoHman-Murphy
Wedding Occurs

At o'clock Christmas afternoon
Mr.. Albert Hoffman of Salem, w. Va,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. C. J. Hoffman of
East Gambler street and Miss Pedrl
Murphy of this city, formerly of Ian
caster were united in marriage by
Rev. David Pike at his residence, East
High street
Mr.. and Mrs. Hoffman will make
their home in Salem, w. Va, where
Mr.. Hoffman has been employed for
several months.
Both young people are well known
in the city, the bride having been en-
Crackin store for some time "a
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Acia Club
Gives Party

The Acia club entertained with a
Christmas party and dance Monday
afternoon from 2 o'clock until O'clock
in the X. of C. hail. The party was
given in honor of Mr.. Edward Oborne,
member of the club, who is to leave
next week for Alabama, where he will
spend the remainder of the winter.
A special feature of entertainment
was the distribution of gifts from a
prettily decorated Christmas tree.
The music for the dancing was fur
nished by an orchestra composed of
three pieces.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27

ner. the Cupid's Novelty orchestra of
this city Furnished music, and follow.
ing the meal program was given in
the auditorium. The program consist
ed Of seven vaudeville acts by the pa
tienta
A feature of the evenings pleasure
was the Christmas tree. Santa Claus
distributed gifts from the tree to each
of the patients.
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Wednesday, Dec. %

American Legion Auxiliary
meets at 1880 p. m. Election of
officers.
Ladies of the Elks will meet
at 230 at the Elks' Home. Each
lady is requested to bring a 25c
package.
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X. of G. Have
Cards and Dancing

The Knights of Columbus enter
toined their members and members
oi %tbe T.. G. B. A. with card party
and dance Monday evening in the K
of c, hall. Over 1870 persons were
present, including several persons
from Danville.
Cards were enjoyed from 8 until
$3.50 o'clock, and at the conclusion of
the games prizes were presented to
Miss Helen McDonough, Mr.. Blu
haueh and Mr.. Donald Milton of Dan.
vile.
At 10 o'clock dancing began, and
continued until midnight Music for
the dancers was furnished by the Lib.
erty orchestra,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
CALENDAR
Tuesday, Dec. 81

Sons of Veterans Auxiliary
meets at 7:30 p. m.
The Naomi Bible class will
meet for its monthly social in
the evening at the home of Mrs.
Lorenzo Marshall, East Gam
bier street
st. Vincent de Paul's sewing
circle will meet in the evening
with Mrs M. McDonough, sol
East Chestnut street.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Bush -Shancr
Wedding

Mr.. Hunter Bush of Mansfield and
Miss Mary l.. Shaffor of this city were
united in marriage at O'clock Satur-
day evening at the home of the offici-
ating minister, Rev. A. ID. Mink Of
North Gay street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bush will make their
home I'm Mansfield, where Mr.. Bush Is
employed az finisher in tire fac
tory.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Entertained
With Dance

Mr.. John Burris entertained with q
dance Monday evening at his home on
East Gambler street. The rooms were
artistically decorated with holly and
candles In keeping with the Christmas
season. Dancing was enjoyed until
midnight Refreshments were served
to the guests by Mrs. J. c., Burris.
The out of town guests were Miss
Florence Parker of Cleveland and
Miss Luella Simons of GAINESVILLE.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Entertain With
Dinner Sunday

Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Clark very
pleasantly entertained with Christ.
mas dinner at their home on West
Gambler street. Covers we're laid for
the following: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Clark and son Samuel, Mr. and Mrs
/. f. Atherton and family, Mr.. A. B.
Clark and the host and hostess.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Thursday, Dec. 20

r Mrs. Browns circle of the
r Nj. p. church meets at 2 p. m.
y at the home of Mrs. Fred
e Kraft, 7 West Curtis street.
Y II II II II II n " II II II
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Dorsey-G alton
Weddinq

The wedding of Mr.. Winfred w.
Dorsey of North Gay street and Miss
Evalyn Cation, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. M. p. Cation of Chester occurred
at o'clock Christmas night at the
home of the officiating minister, ey.
s. j. = Cleeland of East Vine street.
The young couple was unattended.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dorsey will make their
home in this city, where both are we'll
known young people. The bride was
a teacher in the local public schools
for number of years.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Family Dinner
At Hotel Curtis

The members of the Campbell fami-
ly entertained with a turkey dinner
Christmas day at the Hotel Curtis.
Covers were laid for twenty members
of the family. Among the persons
from out of the city present were Pro-
fessor and Mrs. NJ q! Pickney and
Mr. Maynard of Granville and Mr..
David =. Campbell of Utica.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Nusent-FogI
Nuptials

At 1880 o'clock Christmas Eve, at
the home of the officiating minister,
Rev. ID. c. Coburn of North Gay street
Miss Lola NJ. Fogle Of Morris town
ship was united In marriage to Charles
Il. Nngent of this city. The ring SER
vice was used and the young couple
were unattended.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27

led at Christmas dinner by Mr.. and
Mrs. Sherman Darling and Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Darling of Zuck.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adams win make their
home ON farm near Howard.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Entertain
With Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. Logan Knox pleasant
ly entertained with a dinner on
Christmas day at their home on West
Gambler street. Covers were laid for
the following: Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Proper, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hoar Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Monroe and Miss
Gladys Knox.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
cring-Bown
Nuptials

At o'clock Christmas day, Mr.
Chester G, Cring and Miss Zada Bown,
both of Clinton township were united
in marriage by Rev. S. J. Cleeland at
his residence on East Vine street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cring will make their
home in this city
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Christmas Dinner
Is Given

Mr. and Mrs. Lem Bedell celebrat-
ed Christmas as usuaI with n turkey
dinner. covers being laid for nine
guests. Those seated at the table
were Mr., and Mrs, John II. Wootton
and son, Werner. Mr., and Mrs. Robert
Simpson and son, John Gorden of Mt
VernonC Mr.. Donald b. Wootton of
Cleveland and the host and hostess
Four generations We're represented at
the gathering.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Entertained
With Dinner

Mr.. and Mrs. G. e. Bronson, of North
Mckenzie street, entertained with a
Christmas dinner Monday, at their
home. Their guests were Mr.. and
Mrs. Eugene Bronson of Mt. Liberty;
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Ayers and son,
James Richard and Mr.. and Mrs.
James Suit.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
o
E.ntertains
With Dinner

Mrs. Jerome Bricker entertained
with a family dinner at her home on
the old Delaware road, Sunday noon.
The day was spent in very enjoy
able way.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Marriage License
is Issued

! marriage license was issued from
the probate court of Knox county this
afternoon to Mr.. David Anderson and
Mrs, Ella h. Wilson, both of Milford
township. Squire Geo. S. Harter was
named to perform the ceremony.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Battrick-CornilIe
WAA1iA-

Mr.. Harry Battrick and Miss Helen
NJ. Cornille, both of this city were
united In marriage at o'clock Satur-
day afternoon in the Presbyterian stu
dy by Rev. w. II. Shields.
The ceremony was witnessed by a
number Of friends and relatives of the
young people.
Mr.. and Mrs. Battrick will make
their home in this city. where Mr.. Bat.
trick is employed as an electrician.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Adams-Parker
Wedding Occurs

Wedding Occurs
Mr. James Adams of Howard and
Mas Alwila Parker OF Harrison town
ship were united In marriage Satur.
day afternoon by Rev. +. C. Gilmore
of Howard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Adams were entertain.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
McNabb. b.Wllliams

McNabb-Williams
Wedding
One Of the interesting events of the
holidax season was the marriage OF
Mr.. George w. McNabb and Miss la
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Entertained
With Dinner

County Auditor A. d. Rinehart and
daughter Miss Vida Rinehart. de.
l'shtfully entertained with dinner
Monday noon at their home. North
Mulberry street, honoring Frederick
town guests. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. l.. B. Wagner and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lewis. Mr.. and
Mrs c. Il. Aekerman and son. MI.
and Mrs. l.. j. Dean and son, Mrs. Il.
o. Jones and Miss Jennie Jones.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27
Christmas Party

Christmas Party
At Ssnatcrium
An entertainment was given by the
patient body of the Ohio State sana-
torium Christmas eve. During din.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1921-12-27

Dividends of 2 payable quarterly. Rdeenabe $lLO
share One share preferred may be concerted shares Of
Sold in units Of share preferred and share
common, price $50 per unit