The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1921-03-04

eral Rotations by bright boys and
girls, who live and enjoy country
life. Ernest, Agnes and HilmeI
Swanson, children Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nels Swanson, delighted every
body by playing several selec-
tions Of instrumental music The
girls played the piano and the boys
their violins. C. M. Warren's read
ing, Naming the Farm" was well
received as was the flute and piano
duet by Paul and Elsa Thew. At
the conclusion of the program Mrs:
Zumwalt introduced Miss Mary Bull
of the University Extension depart
ment. Miss Bull gave short ex-
PLANTATION of the different projects
taken up, giving special emphasis
on the project of Home Management
and what she expected her classes
to accomplish in a term or hve
months. The management OF the
home will be considered at each
meeting, also daily and weekly plan
ming Of work to get best results. The
/ good and helpful things learned by
the class should be passed on to
those who need help In this line OF
home management. At the close OF
her talk several ladies expressed a
desire that class be organised here
and a meeting is called for the near
future to complete plans.
Miss Mary King clerked at the
| Corner Store the first half OF the
week while the proprietor, A. G..
Halverson was witness on case
before the district court In Mankato.
Miss Louise Award after spending
the past several months with rela-
tives in Mankato, has returned to
Vernon where she will be cozily set
tied In her home.
| Lee Cox Is getting along as well
as could be expected from the effects
of a run away accident which he en-
countered Wednesday. Mr.. Cox was
about half way down the South Garden
| City hall when team belonging to
Mr.. Preston, getting scared of a
passing train at the top Of this hill.
rushed at mad pace down the hill,
4 horses down, tipping the wagon ov-
! er on them and throwing Mr.. Cox
several feet in the air. On coming
down he landed on his shoulder with
such force as to completely stun
him. A doctor was hastily sum
| moned and an x-ray picture taken.
It was found that no bones were
broken, although several ligaments
in the shoulder were torn apart.
He was badly bruised about his body
and his left wrist was badly cut.
a miracle. One Of the Preston
horses was badly injured and the
wagon and harness almost democrat
lied.
Mrs. A. c. Gray entertained last
Saturday afternoon the Study club
and several young ladies as guests
in honor of the approaching mar
rage Of Miss Marguerite Wilbur.
The party was in the nature OF a
shower for the bride elect, who re-
ceived many beautiful gifts which
will be useful in furnishing her new
home. Mrs. Gray served very nice
refreshments at the close OF the ait
ernoon. 20,
Mrs. A. H. Dorweiller Of Mankato
Is transacting business In the village
today.
i A carload of fine stock and farm
machinery are on track which the
owner, w. G. Stanley Is taking out
to what is known as the Ballard
farm. The newcomers are from
hearty welcome to them.
il fLucius Ashley and Sons great
Poland China sale that was held
il Tuesday February %, was de-
cided success In every way. Old
Il Glory waved forth the patriotism OF
i Evergreen Farm and greeted between
Il three and four hundred people and
told us we were welcome. Where
Old Glory waves victory reigns su-
preme, and this was decided VIC
i tory for the Ashleys as the prices
hog sold for $155 and the average
on thirty four head was $8S.77. This
i Offering was all gifts around eleven
months of age, and was very even
Hot: all weighing right between 35O
and 425 pounds. Everyone was eager
i to buy. They ran out Of hogs to sell
Hong before the people were supplied
The young men and boys around the
age of fourteen years and up were
very enthusiastic and paid over a
hundred dollars in many instances
These boys are certainly on the rlgns
! road to success The Junior partner
of Ashley and Son Is but nine years
of age and sold four Of the best sows
brought IN the ring. He Is getting
Into the game young, but can talk
, "hogology" to you equal to many
men a number OF years his senior
Col. q. L. Fitch was feeling fine and
J came forth in his usual good form
and made a very fine opening ad-
dresR to the audience. ne Was uoo'
abb assisted by Colonel A. G. Gray
in the ringside. Mr.. Damp, the
fieldsman for the Swine World OF
Des Moines, Iowa, was on hand AND
nut a great deal of pep in the crowd
He could easily hold the attention
of all. even the ladies who were
present to the number OF twenty nve
or more. Dinner was served prompt
lly at twelve o'clock in the tent. Ev-
eryone big, little, old and young
were invited to fall in line and marcn
, around where the ladies served a
cafeteria dinner, consisting OF mash
J ed potatoes, roast beef and brown
gravy. baked beans, buns, doughnuts
anil coffee. When all were served
4 the ladies returned to the house
where they were served in like man
Iner. We are very proud to note tina,
every hog but one that was sod
: STAYED in Blue Earth county. They
were scattered around at the neigh
boring towns, but the greater mum
Der stayed right here IN Vernon
You can't tell US that Vernon doesn',
know a good thing when they see
1t.
i San Diego, Cal, February. 1921
Sometimes we think of home and
wonder If you people back there