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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
Mankato Woman Was
Member of Fate Party
Mary Pettis Recalls SIeighride
Near Fairmont 1865; Guests
Were Frozen

Memories of the terrible blizzard
of 1865 in which number of persons
were frozen while on a sleigh ride
near Fairmont were recalled by the
article gained through an interview
with H. B. Perrin and which was
printed in Fridays evenings Free
Press.
Mrs. Mary Pettis of this city has
sent communication to this office
In which she says that the only error
In the Friday story was that the
sleigh ride which resulted fatally for
several persons took place at sing
ing school at Silver Lake, about ten
miles south of Fairmont at a Mace
known as the Comstock homestead.
Mrs. oattis was member of the par
ty described in the former issue of
The Free Press.
Il. B. Perrin, while a. member of the
party, was at the time a resident of
Mapleton and was not familiar with
the geography of the country which
was trayersed. Essential facts of the
occurrence were as related by Mr.
Perrin. Mrs. Pettis states that there
are others alive who were members
OF the party.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
HolDard EUerett May
Head State Democrats
St. Paul Man Seems To Be
Choice To Succeed Late
+. {. Wheaton

Appointment. of Howard Everett, st
Paul, president of the Luse Land &
Development company, to the post Of
Democratic National committeeman
for Minnesota, succeeding the late
Fred Z. Wheaton of Minneapolis, wa:
indicated yesterday.
Several leading Democrats of the
state, including James A. Carley OF
elainview, chairman OF the Demo
cratic state executive committee and
Democratic whip in the State Senate
have Endorsed Mr.. Everett for the
position.
The appointment will hinge upon
vention to be held in Minneapolis
March 81, If the convention has power
to make an Endorsement If not, 1t
was indicated that the new state CEN
trail committee, to be appointed at
that time, will make the Endorsement
Senator Carley, leader in the fight
to inaugurate a tonnage tax measure
on iron ore in Minnesota, and more
recently seen as prospect Tor candi-
dacy fol United States senator, is
strongly in favor of Mr.. Everett IA
a communication to Democrats in
Minneapolis, Senator Carley declared
he had discussed the national commit
teeman's appointment with a number
OF leading Democrats of the state and
that they unanimously agreed Nil.
Everett should have the post
Howard Everett is ABSOLUTELY On
the square and wears like iron," Sen
ator Carley is quoted as saying. HE
fulfilled the difficult duties of chair
man of the state central committee
Craftsmanship when more weak men
he is entitled to promotion to the
honorary position OF Democratic ma
final committeeman"
Mr.. Everett was born in Iowa. He
first entered politics in Tama county,
Iowa, when twenty one years old, be-
ing successful candidate for auditor
of that county. Afterwards, he organ
lied and was cashier OF bank in Ter
rtl, Iowa.
In 1898, he became interested in
Canadian land and organized the Ca.
madam immigration & Investment
company, business he conducted IN
til 1909 when he joined the late J. F.
Luse, and formed the Luse Land &
Development company. Until Mr.. Lu-
SEES death, Mr.. Everett served as vice
president and general manager. In
1912, he was chosen president of the
company, a post he has retained.
Prior to his appointment as Demo-
cratic State Central committee chair
man early in 1920, Mr.. Everett mas
Democratic chairman for Ramsey
county through several successful
campaigns. He is 40 years old.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
MEAT DEALERS TO MEET
Fifth Annual Convention Be Held II
MINNEAPOLIS


The. largest delegation Of meat
dealers ever assembled in Minneapo
lis is expected to attend the fifth an
nual convention Of the Minnesota Re-
tail Meat Dealers association Tuesday
and Wednesday in Minneapolis. En-
vitations have been extended to l.
500 dealers in the state and a con-
siderable delegation is expected from
Wisconsin towns near the Minnesota
border.
GoVeror J. A o. Preus, Mayor
George e Beach and Joseph Seng OF
Milwaukee national president of the
Masters Butchers Association OF
America, will speak at the OPENING
session Tuesday forenoon. Two ses
sions will conducted daily.
The officers are A. H. Fenske OF
Minneapolis, president; B ]. Burrows
OF Hibbing, first vice president; An
drew of Safer Of New Ulm, and
Frank Hunstiger, of st Cloud, sec
ond vice presidents; and David Swift
OF Minneapolis, secretary and treas
urer.
An affiliated organization, the Min
neapolis Associated Produce com
pany, will haTe it's first annual
meeting in conjunction, with the Meat
Dealers second session Tuesday. The
Associated Produce company is a
$50, 600 corporation owned and oper-
ated by the meat dealers of the state.
Norman Hermanson of Mankato, who
died last night, was president;
Charles Cause of Minneapolis, vice
president and Joseph M. Bredemus of
Minneapolis, secretary and treasurer
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
Cattle and Livestock
Statistics Are Show

Office of Minnesota Statistician
Saint Paul, Minnesota, February 90
The annual report of the Minnesota
Co. operative crop and Livestock Re-
porting service, United States bureau
Of markets and estimates and the
state department of agriculture fol
the year 1921, shows that, with the
exception Of horses, other cattle and
sheep, there has been an increase in
numbers Of edible live stock. on Min
nesota farms, January 1, 1922, com
pared to January /, 1921. The farm
value of horses and mules, mich
cows, other cattle, sheep and swine
as Of January. l, 1922 totals $751;
$4,000 compared 20 S7,72o, 900
January /. 1921.
The decrease in horses on the farm
seems to be in lack of young colts
For the past few years there has been
a decided Indifference to raising colts
and this is reflected in the decrease
on the farms. The number on Mime
sofa farms January 1, 1922-of all
horses-is estimated at 905,000 com
PAL On " O4f,VUU JoAudIy 4OSy LoSA
and $4,000 January /, 1920. The
average price January 1, 1922, for
horses of all ages, is $500 compar
ed to 5000 January 1, 1921 and
$500 January /, 1920.
The number of mules en- farms is
practically the same for the past three
years, 10000, but prices have chang
ed as follows: 1922, $500, 1921,
$500 and 1920, $1,000.
There evidently, has been a ten
dency to increase mich cows, as
they provide a direct and monthly
revenue for farmers, the number on
farms January 1, 1922 being 1,578, 00O
with an average price of $48. COM
pared to 1,532,000 January 1, 1921
with an average price of S58 and the
same number for January 1, 1920,
but an average price Of $82 per head.
cows, show quite a decrease-com
pared to January l, 1921. Lower prices
are indicated as the reason for the
decrease. Number on farms January
/, 1922, 343,0 900 compared to 1929
600 January 1, 1921 and ] ABS, 900 Jan
uary 1, 1929. Farm price January 1,
1922, $500 per head, January 1,
1921, $500 per head and $500 for
January 1, 1920.
Since the price Of wool and mutton
has taken such a reduction in price
the number of sheep have decreased
on Minnesota farms-the number
of sheep reported on Minnesota farms
January 1, 1922 being $4,000 with an
average of $4.70 per head, compared
to $4,000 head January 1, 1921 and
an average price Of $50. For 1920
the number on farms was sos, 900 with
an average price Of $11.00 per head.
Hogs usually being quick returns
and farms are loath to reduce num-
bers. The report of an individual farm
survey shows there was fairly good
number of hogs on farms under six
months of age January /, 1922, though
not quite as large as one year ago.
The total number Of all hogs on
farms january /. 1922 was reported
as being 1880, 600 with an average
price of si1.20 per head. compared to
2.2S2. 900 January 1, 1921 with an
average price of $3.50. while on jan
nary /, 1920 the number was 1881 900
with an average price or $24 per
head
The following figures show the number
and value of horses and livestock in the
United States fro January 1, 1922:
For Minnesota
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
Taxpayers 'LeagueHas
Taken Strong Stand
That One In Murray County
Puts Propositions Up To
Governor
Especial To The Free Press. I

Slayton, Mimi, February 21.-The
annual meeting of the Murray
County Taxpayers league held here
was largely attended. The principal
business transacted consisted of the
discussion of a set of resolutions
which outlines the policies of the
league. Some very important topics
we're touched upon and the resolu-
tons as finally adopted will be trans
mitted to Governor Preus and the
members Of congress. Here are some
Of the chief subjected covered:
against drainage legislation as arrang-
ed by the organized engineers; in
favor of the construction of the st.
Lawrence waterway; calling the at
tention Of all citizens to the import
ance of attending township and
school district elections and asking
district board meetings; against the
lands for purposes OF taxation; fay-
ortng a tax on gasoline in lieu of the
present automobile tax; law to pre-
vent the bringing of foreign railroad
damage suits into the courts of
Minnesota counties; ask for the I'M
mediate repeal of the Esch- Cum
mings law; favor retaining county
agents that they may continue to car
~ on their important work; en-
dorsed the work Of the Agricultural
Bloc" in congress; ask that the
county fair be made of more educa-
tional value with fewer entertain
ment features; asking that the state
high school board be elected by the
people each congressional district
having one member; cutting down of
the state university appropriation
one third to ooe- half this portion of
the money going to the high schools
for first and second year university
course; asking that the expense of
attending the university be controlled
and a revolving fund be formed so
that students can borrow money for
tuition and expenses at a low interest
rate that larger state and be given 10
all country schools and that no
Strings should be tied to money so
giyeh to the schools
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
GUNNER TRIAL
NEARING CLOSE
Arguments To jury Start
ed Today
EVIDENCE IN REBUTTAL
Attempts Made To Break Down
Portions of Testimony of
Accused Man
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.I

Valley City, N. d. February I'll
The William GUNNER murder case
was in its concluding phases today in
the Barnes county district court, the
early portion of the morning session
being given over to the rebuttal evil
dence OF the state.
Arguments to the jury are expected
to begin soon, and the case probably
will be submitted tomorrow morning.
GUNNER, accused of the murder OF
Marie Wick in Fargo on June last,
this morning heard state witnesses
on the stand attempt to break down
portions of the testimony that he,
Gunner, gave while on the stand,
and he also saw the state attack the
credibility Of other of the defense
witnesses.
Did Not Call Brown -.
Mrs. A. Thompson, proprietress Of
the rooming, house in Fargo in which
GUNNER and Andy Brown, his room
mate reside, was called this morning
by the defense for further cross ex-
animation.
She testified yesterday that she
did not call Brown the morning of the
murder, while Brown had testified
that she did call him.
This morning Mrs. Thompson de-
MED that she had told Ray Davis and
a Mrs. Bush that she had called
William Welsh and AL Mcdonald
members of the Fargo police force
were called by the state to refute the
testimony of John Storlie, private
detective, that he, Storlie bent a hat
pm and used it in picking the lock of
a door for Welsh and Mcdonald be-
tween SIX and seven O'Clock the even
ing after the murder Welsh and
Welsh and Mcdonald both stated that
searched the hotel between one and
TWO IN the afternoon, and that the on
locked door was opened with
Key Welsh obtained at the office
Make Arguments THURSDAY,
INTRODUCTION of testimony in the
William GUNNER murder case was
terminated at 10:40 a. M. today when
adjournment was taken to ten a. m,
Thursday at which time arguments To
the jury will be commenced.
States Attorney w. C. Green who
has been ill since Sunday. was nm
ments.
One OF the concluding features was
the testimony of A. p. Rergeson ~
Wfllmar, Mimi. that he had arrested
a man In Willmar in 1918 by the
name of James Farrell, but had not,
seen him since.
The name Farrell is on the regis
ter OF the Prescott hotel the might az
the murder in that bot oi Miss Marie
WICK. and which The state accuses
GUNNER of being the author.
James Milligan, a deputy sheriff.
denied that he had choked GUNNER
on the morning of June Is, when Of
hcials were interviewing GUNNER in
his cell in the Cass county JAIL
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
QUAIL FARMERS, FRIENDS
Appeal Being Made To Protect and
Feed the Birds.
Associated Press Dispatch,

st. Paul, February 21.-Terming
the quail the farmers frineds' and
In reality "songbird," the executives
committee OF the State Humane So
ciety adopted resolutions urging that
the shooting of this bird be prohibit
ed for an indefinite time.
The resolutions further urge that
an appeal be sent to all farmers OF
the states where the bird is an inha
bitant of, to feed and care for them.
and that the work and small amount
of grain used in this "meritorious
work will be greatly repaid, by the
destruction of noxious weed seeds,
and insects, which prey upon the
crops of the farm.
Although there Is a closed season
on this bird at present, the time win.
soon expire, and the friend of the
farmer" will again be slaughtered,
and, the probabilities are. become ex-
tinct in these sections. Sam F. Fuller
ton. executive agent, State Humane
society, said.
It is the hope /. of the society, he
said. to obtain "a closed season on
these birds for at least a generation
or more, dnd give nature ample op
portunity to replenish the supply OF
this "songster."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
DEATH OF COLONEL JONES
Former Mead War Risk Insurance
Passed Away In New York

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch
New York, February 21-Colonel
r. G Cholmeley- Jones, formerly dir
ector of the bureau Of war risk in
surance, died at the Presbyterian
hospital since October 80, last
Col. Cholmeley- Jones, who was
thirty eight years Of age was twice
rejected for military service during
the war, but the government, recog-
nizing his ability as an organizer,
gave him captains commission in
the adjutant generals department and
sent him overseas with the war risk
section. In this work he was a
colleague of the late Major Willard
Straight. Shortly after he arrived in
France, Colonel Cholmeley Jones be !.
came chief Of the war risk bureau in
the American expeditionary. forces,
remaining in France until 1919
Upon his return to America he was
called to Washington by the secre-
tary of treasury, and became director
OF bureau of war risk insurance, his
task being the reorganization of the
work being done by bureau He con-
tinued at his work for almost two
years when he resigned to become
vice president of the fiIhnce and
trading corporation Of this city.
Heart disease was the cause of his
death.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24

old, a veteran of the Civil war, being
in the Twenty fourth Michigan regi
ment known as the Iron Brigade" He
was a thirty second degree Mason,
having been a prominent member OF
the order for over sixty-one years.
Mr.. Hemingway Will be remember
ed by the older folks Of this locality,
as he frequently visited his brother,
the late L. S. Hemingway. He was
here about fifteen years ago.
Mrs. G. W. Robinson is down from
her home In Window for few days
visit with her son in law and daugh-
ter, Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Brow n
and family at the M. e. parsonage.
F. L. Cooper was a business visitor
in Amboy Thursday afternoon be-
tween trains.
W. W. Griffith and A. R. Cother-
man, president and cashier at the
State bank were business visitors in
Garden City. Friday afternoon.
Will Muske and his sister, Miss
Alma, accompanied bv their neigh
bors, Mr.. and Mrs W. c. Merritt
motored to Mankato Friday morning
where they spent the day.
The Y. p. S. of the Lutheran
church held a business meeting at the
A. w. Petrich resident Thursday
evening. Among other important bust
ness transacted, was a call for new
pastor to fill the pulpit for the com
ing year 1t now looks as if the large
congregation OF this church would
soon have resident pastor. In the
meantime Rev. A. C. Bode of Good
Thunder will continde holding serv-
ices every Sunday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock.
Mrs. Giles Gray of North Vernon
was called to Garden CITY by the seri-
Gus illness and death Of her mother,
Mrs Duffield The funeral was held
Wednesday afternoon and was very
largely attended The sympathy Of all
is extended to Mrs. Gray in the loss
of her dear mother.
Thursday evening, February 3, will
mark the opening of tie Sunday
school rally at the NJ. f, church. It
is as follows: 7:3o-Song service led
by chorus and prayer by Rev. W. w.
Brown: special music. subject, What
we are here" by Mrs. White Of Am
boy; "a How session." ten minutes
rapid fire: THE job OF being a pastor
to the Church School" Superinten-
dent Stanley Anousen Of Amboy: "The
Job of being superintendent" Rev.
Rickles of the RaDtist church at Yer
non Center: ''The Job OF being a
teacher" Mrs. AnQusen of Amboy: "a
workable program Of religious educa-
tion," by the State Superintendent;
offering, Hymn, benediction by Rev.
W. w. Brown. Everyone is invited to
attend the rally.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
WAS VETERAN PUBLISHER
Captain e. 2. Barrett, Formerly Of lie
Sueur. Is Dead

Word of the death of Captain E. F.
Barrett, aged eighty five, civil war
veteran and pioneer editor of Mime
sofa, at his home at Oak Park, ILL.,.
was received Saturday by members
of the Minnesota State Editorial asso-
citation, in session at Minneapolis. Mr..
Barrett formerly published The Sen
tinel at LIE Sueur, and, following his
retirement from newspaper work,
made his home in the twin cities until
three years ago. He is survived by
his wife, one daughter, Mrs. r. j.
Dyer, 476 Robert street S., st. Paul,
and three sons, w. N. Barrett, Ia
coma; e. F. Barrett, Chicago, and C.
w. Barrett, Lennon, s. D.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
TravsI!ns Men injured

Slayton, Mimi, February 21.--Robert
Waychek OF St Paul and J. Ellingson of
Mankato. commercial travellers had a
narrow escape from death when their
automobile skidded on an icy road near
here. The car went of the embankment
and turned. turtle in the ditch pinning
several injuries and Is confined to a hos
pltal here. Waychek was not badly hurt
The men were under the car for fifteen
minutes until help came to raise their car
and free them
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
Minors, Keep Away from Dances

Montevideo. Mimi, February 21.-The
city administration has announced that
it will take steps Immediately to prevent
minors from attending public dances in
Montevideo.s Mayor Vandinburg states
that complaints have been made to him.
also regarding the conduct of some OF
the young people at the dances and the
in this regard too
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
FEEDING the Birds.
[special to The Free Press.

Especial TO The Free Press.l
Rushmore, Mimi, February 21.-The
Gun club has been doing good
work the last few weeks in spreading out
grain for food for the game birds winter
ing In this section. A number of clubs in
other towns have also been carrying on
this work. Since the heavy snow of
few weeks ago there has been great dam
ger. Of the birds suffering for want OF
food
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
Roosevelt at worthInoton.

ISpecIaI 70 The Free Press.
onel Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., win be the
principal speaker and the honored guest
at Worthington's Fourth of July celebra-
ton IL he can accept the invitation that
has been extended him to come here at
that time
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
Farm Rureau EIectIon.

ISpecIaI 10 The Free Press.
Luverne. Mimi. February 21.--At the
annual meeting of the Rock County Farm
Bureau association Frank Dunn was
named as president and j. r. Matthiesen,
sociation now has paid up membership
of COG.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24
Hodsson To speak At sIayto,.

- = Tf5pEC1HI FTee- ProsS- ------1
Slayton, Mimi. February 21-Mayor L.
G. Hodgson of st. Paul, has been invited
to address the members OF the Town and
County club at q meeting to be hald
Thursday evening OF this week.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-02-24

Both the Mlnnesota and United States
figures are revisionsk for the past two
years based on the United States census
of January 1, 1920.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-13
DANCER ID HUMANS
 FROM IMPURE MILK
Bovine Tuberculosis Discussed by
 Inspectors; Pure Food Also

Hartford, May 13.-At the gather ing of health, pure food and milk of ficials of the state at the home of Commissioner Thomas Holt in New ington this afternoon, Hartford. New Britain and other cities are repre- sented. Mr. Holt's visitors number about 10o One of the most import ant features of the gathering was the address of Dr. w. M. Stockwell, su- perintendent of the Hartford state tu- berculosis sanitorium, on the trans mission of bovine tuberculosis to nu- man beings.
 In the forenoon, Commissioner Holt held a conference with his deputl Mir Daniels, and his ten inspectors eight men and two women-in the state capitol.
 The proceedings at Commissioner Holts farm in Newington were open ed about one o'clock with an address of welcome by Mir. Holt. He briefly outliped the program for the occasion which was to secure the purest food and the purest milk for the people of the state. Local officials from all over the state made Interesting Gtate- ments in relation to their work and explained the methods which they employ to secure satisfactory results.
 The subjects discussed included the cooling and distribution of milk and the sanitary control of food After the meeting the visitors were entertained at lunch by Commissioner Holt.
New Britain herald., 1922-05-13
PARTICIPATING IN
 BROTHERHOOD PLAY
Cast Of Characters Includes Quartet From Brown College - Boy
 scouts On Program Also

Final arrangements have been com pleted for the variety entertainment to be given in the Junior Sunday school room by the Brotherhood Of the South Congregational church, Monday and Tuesday nights, The program includes many side splitting jokes and considerable good music,
 The cast of characters and portion of the program follows:
 Chorus Misses Anna Clark, Mary Williams, Irene Molander, Airline Root. Marguerite Sengel, Mrs. k. J. Griffin, Mrs. Walter Meyer Misses l2stela Molander, Esther Johnson and Marion Robb. Messrs Lambert Lord Charles Clements, Jack Holmberg Ray Watkins, George E. Bean, How ard Timbrel and Harry Molander The chorus will render q program of popular songs.
 A quartet of Brown college boys consisting of F. W. Besser, first tenor; N. W. sherman, second tenor; w. A N. Scott, baritone, and C. A. ulrich bass, will sing college songs, two of the principal ones being, "The Billy Goat" and When the Bell in the Lighthouse Rings"
 Troop ?, Roy Scouts will render several sketches. one of them being The Sandow Family - the Strong Men of the World" and the other be- ing "Reminiscences of Camp"