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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
STEELE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Frank w. Adams Elected President;
Report of Finances

Owatonna, December 26.-Frank
W. Adams was elected president at
the annual meeting of the board of
directors of the State county Farm
Bureau. The other officers elected
are: M. T. McCrady, vice presi-
dent; Henry w. Hartle, secretary
treasurer, and A. P. Bartsch, state
director. The directors of the Farm
Bureau board by virtue of elections
In Farm Bureau units and Farmers
clubs, are: A. Beers, director Aurora
Berlin; Arne Brudwick, director.
Clinton Falls; James Brady, Jr.. On,
rector, Deerfeld; Nels Grass, direc-
tor, Havana; ID. d. Hanson, director.
Lemond: r. e. Kubicek, director,
Medford; Fred Bartels, director.
Meridian; John Polzin. director, Mer-
ton; F. w. Adams, director, Owa-
lonna; P. M. Paulson, director, Som
erset; E. o. Jones, director, Summit:
Pratt Community club, Ed Presto
gard, resident; Saco Farmers club.
Jay Spinler, president; Hope Com
munity club, J. B. Pike, president:
Havana Farmers Club, H. G. Hick-
ok, president; Elwood Grange,
George H. r. Brush, president; Mrs.
Anna Partridge, F. B. Director, Home
ECONOMICS department; John Hartle,
Jr., F. d. Director, representing fair
board; Ed Prestegard, F. B. Director
representing creameries.
The board also approved of the
suggested program of area work in
the testing of cattle of Steele coun-
ty for tuberculosis in the coming
year in the belief that it is to the
advantage from the standpoint of
health and also in the. added de-
mand for all live stock from this
county.
Secretary Treasurer Hartle pre-
sented his annual report which
showed balance of $1799 on hand.
The receipts from mbership dues
were S3,649.84. and from other sourc-
es $2,076.S5. making a grand total of
$5,726.69. The total expenditures for
the year were $3,927.69.
]. F. Reed. president of the Min
nesota Farm Bureau federation,
gave an informal talk on various
business matters before the several
Farm Bureau boards for the better
and more effective manner in the
carrying on of the work ia,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
NEW GOVERNOR MISSOURI
State Executive Republican, While
Legislature is Democratic
Associated Press DISPATCH

Jefferson City, Mo-, December 26.
A policy of retrenchment, reduc-
ton of state expenses and taxes, and
reform or abolition OF several bur
eaus and commissions, are among
the issues expected to come before
the Missouri Legislature, which con-
venes January 3. Both houses are
democratic in majority while Gov.
Arthur M. Hyde is republican.
Equal educational opportunities
for rural children and laws affecting
the betterment of child welfare, are
the two chief subjects in which
Missouri's first women legislators
are interested. Mrs. Edward James
of Johnson county, has announced as
candidate for chaplain of the
house and, if elected, will re the
first ever to have held the office.
Mrs. James is an ordained minister
of the Baptist church.
Governor Hyde has made no an
nouncement of legislation he de-
sires enacted but has said that he
was anxious to cooperate with both
houses in the interest of the state"
and that. there will be mo veto of
any measure that will achieve econ
omy or promote public welfare.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
WOMAN IN CASE
SAY IHEREPORTS
1t Is Believed To Be Booze
Ring Tragedy
BLINN THE VICTIM
Dead Body Of the Agent Found
Hidden In Alley at
Steuhenville.
Associated Press ptspatol,. J

a
Steubenville, Ohio, December IS
A fresh n dvigorous warfare on
Violations of the prohibition lawSa and
the higher ups" in Jefferson
county's alleged liquor combine will
be launched at once, prohibition of
Ecers announced today as the result
of the Staying last midnight of
CT aries "Diokey' Blinn leader of a
squad of eight dray agents.
Cooperating with city police and
county officials, the enforcement
officers believe the drive will re-:
suit in wholesale arrests and the
mailing down OF the Volstead lid
tifhter than ever before in this
county. #..e, ......r.
But while planning the rev move
against liquor dealers officials ad
mitted they were baffled by the
murder of Blinn, whose body, with
three bullet wounds, were found in
q dark alley in the Polish s-secuoa
lay the empty pocket book of the
officer. His revolver was missing.
IS Only One New Theory
Only one new theory regarding
the manner. in which he met death
was advanced by police today-that
he was not killed where his body
was found. Police pointed out that
the telltale pool of blood was miss
ing.
"Blinn undoubtedly was killed in
some resort while on a raiding OK
cursion and his body hidden in the
alley" said Sergeant Richard Ed
gerly OF the Steubenyille police
force. Had he met death in the al
ley there would have been big blood
blots on the pavement he added.
Riinn Was Marked Man
Blinn known 10 his friends as the
marked man of the bootleggers. I"
who operated from his headquartcr5
in Richmond. Ohio, is the fifth Jeffcr-
son county prohibition officer. to
meet death at the hands of un-
known gunner. Less than year
ago Mike Veltrie was lured into an
automobile, shot and his body
thrown from the car along an iso-
lated country road.
-Four other enforcement agents
who had work with Veltrie also
were murdered, one at Weirton, w.
Va, another at Washington, Pa, a
third at Yorkville Ohio and the
fourth in tally after returning to his
native land.
Woman Enters Into Case
A woman entered into considera-
ton today in the killing of Charles
Dixie" Blinn. prohibition officer,
the marked man" of the dry squad
here.
Police said Blinn was last seen
leaving the home of Miss Lulu Lyle,
about ten p. m, and that shortly
after that residents told of hearing
shots near the house, and of seeing
ar automobile driven away from the
residence.
According to information given
Police, they said today, Blinn ap-
peared at the home of Charles
Walker last night in an intoxicated
condition, braldishing revolver,
and threatening to pinch" a number
OF places" He Is said to have left
Walkers home in company with
Miss LYLE
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
Elks' PArty For KIDS
nus Greatly Enioyed

!, Not all of the children were lily
dressed The Elks had made their
rounds several days before and sup
piled many with necessary cloth
ing. On account of the usually mild
winter there has not been the usual
destitution as has been in some pre- {.
vious years, -.
As TO race, creed and color they
were nearly all represented except
Ing John Chinaman." E...r
Mothers Were Happy.
The mothers who had brought
little ones sat around the sides of
the hall and looked \on in JOY and
happiness. Possibly some OF these
foreign born mothers realized that
IN no land across the seas, there
would be no such demonstrations
as this, for the Elks is purely an
American organization.
For fully an hour the children
played around the tree. Edward
Nyquist was master of ceremonies.
Miss Cornelia Mansfield led the
games and singing and Miss b.
nita Johnson was at the piano.
Miss Lillian Yaeger gave several
charming dances around the tree
which was much appreciated by the
children. Several little girls sang
solos and the final chorus closed
with Christmas carols.
Then dinner was announced and
bedlum reigned. In single file the
kids passed into the dining hall
which was beautifully decorated
with flowers given by the florists
here. EF 80: ... ~
Who-was the happier of the two,
the children or the Elks committee
who awaited the tables, would have
been hard TO tell. Pete Ferguson
wore chrysantheum over his ear
looking charming as a ballet dancer.
Elks Do Big Things.
: Melvin knoff wore pink tea rose
in his tie and George Pond looked
like a country bridegroom with a
large, white chrysantheum on his
lapel. rn-v
Three hundred children were
seated at the first table and seven
live at the second table. They
were served with bountiful plate
of Christmas edibles. Pink and
white ice cream and apple pie for
THE desert. Many of the children
took second helping of both.
Following dinner they marched
back to the hall where ach was CIV
en- a present. Many of the little
girls took dolls home to their little
baby sisters. ~
Then the Big Brothers led the
over to the theatre
where a special performance was
given for them.
This ended the performance.
Three hundred and seventy five
needy children had been made hap
by who otherwise would have had
no Christmas joy. Here's to the
Elks " ho live not unto themselves,
but by the roadside and is a friend
to man. .....
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
Brett Girls At Albert Lea

Albert Lea Tribune: The Brett
Girls are firm believers in the OLD
saying that "All work and no play
makes Jack a dull boy" So, al
though this is the very busiest sea.
son of the year and the stores open
evenings and all, they decided to
have a little merriment along with
it to drive dull care away.
Thursday evening the entire
force seated themselves at the long
table set in the drapery department,
and partook of a sumptuous two
course banquet. The decorations
were of Christmassy character
'poinsettas, lighted candles with red
shades, etc. and a large, brilliantly
lighted Christmas tree was placed
at one end of the table. The favors
were small red boxes filled with
candy.
II was a merry crowd, seated at
the banquet table and laughter and
conversation filled every moment.
Just as the banquet was drawing to
close, footsteps were heard com
ing down the stairs and who should
appear on the scene but good .Old
Santa" with a pack on his back. He
greeted the merry makers with a
hearty Merry Christmas and in :
formed them that he was Just max
ing an advance visit and as he
heard of this party, thought he
would just drop in with a little
remembrance for each one. Santa
informed them that he had ar
ranged his gifts according to size,
as the behavior of each recipient
merited it. AS Mr.. Weber received
the biggest, package Of all 1t was
very evident that he had been the
very bestest boy of all.
The out OF town guests were MI,
and Mrs. John Koch OF Mankato
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
HALF CENTURY PUBLISHER
A. w. Blakely Guest of Honor :
Event in Rochester

GNcnt IN noCneSter
Rochester. December 26.-A. w
,Blakely and Mrs. Josephine H. Sea
man were the guests of honor last
evening at the annual get together
of Post and Record employees, the
former having rounded out fifty
years in the newspaper business In
Rochester, and the latter being
among the first employees OF Mr.
Blakeiy when he started his news
paper career here a half century
ago. The feature of the evening was
the tribute TO Mr.. Blakely by Rev
Wurtele who reviewed the work oil
the senior owner of the Post and
Record who is probably the oldes;
newspaper publisher still lin har-
ness" both in years and consecu
tive service in Minnesota.
Including the families of the EN-
ployes about fifty were present The
print shop" was decorated with hol-
iday colors and the evening was
spent in playing games, exchanging
both useful and ludicrous. A delici-
Gus luncheon was served cafeteria
style. n charscteriZing Mr.. Blakely a
"a dean in the newspaper profession
in Minnesota" Rev. Wurtele said:
The fourth estate" more popularity
known as the press" has never had
a more highly honored leader in
southern Minnesota than the present
editor OF the Rochester Daily Post
and Record. Amherst Willoughby
Blakeiy, who is now completing a
half century of active newspaper
work in this city. On Christmas day
1872, Mr.. Bleakely with his brother
David. came to Rochester to take
charge of the Centeral Record. a
paper that had been organized by DR.
z. c. Cross, physician who now lies
in lakewood cemetery. G. w. Van
Dusen. Thomas Brooks and other
pioneers who had put faith and
money in the venture.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29

The wind whistled around the
corner of the little shack and an
old faded blanket, substituted as a
window pane, was doing its best to
keep out the cold Johnnie. Mary
and BEETLES were getting ready for
bed. They knew their Christmas
had to be sacrificed. Daddy had
been out Of work and besides that
"bloomin old stork had to make
call just at the time when he
ought to have stayed away.
But these kiddies did not know
there were aband of big Brothers
in town, better known as the Elks,
who see to it that every boy and
girl in town has happy Christmas.
A knock at the door aroused the
kids and Johnnie opened the door.
There stood Big Brother Elk with
his arms full of clothing and Christ
mas goodies. Johnnie turned three
sumersaults and aroused the family.
Not only had, Santa visited them
but they were invited to attend the
hrismas tree and dinner at the
Elks hall on Sunday morning
At eleven O'Clock Sunday morn
l.
company, who always furnishes
free transportation for the kiddies.
was on the job and had the guests
there in plenty of time.
Brilliantly Lighted Tree.
Upon arrival they were taken to
the big hall where brilliantly
lighted tree awaited them They
filled the hall. There were child
rem of every age from babes in arms
To boys of tw elve. One mother
broght her little brood OF FIVE, the
oldest boy carrying the baby. Big
sisters and brothers brought the
younger tots.
There was Jimmie, who wore his
summer straw hat with wisp of
hair protrudipg through the top, but
Jimmie did not worry. The Big
Brothers had cap for him on the
tree.
There was little Mary Jane. who
had no shoes of her own. so she
wore her mothers. 1t might have
been just little embarrassing to
her when they gave the grand march
around the tree. but she laughed
and sang as cherry as the rest.
. There was an ensemble of cloth \
ing and bright colors. The little
Mexican and Italian children wore
their best dresses of red. trimmed
in green and yellow sashes. Sew
eral little girls wore thin, white
summer dresses. season or two to
small for them, but never -the-iess
they had done their best to honor
the occasion.
The majority of boys were dres-
sed in overalls. Many of them
wore sweaters which had seen bet |
ter days and one little fellow the
Beau BrummelP' of the bunch
wore a white waist and his fathers
old fashioned, padded neck tie.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
Family Reunion

A family reunion and Christmas
celebration, occurred at the home
OF Mr.. and Mrs. z. s. Henry Of
Second and Liberty street Christ
mas afternoon and evening. There
were sixteen members of the Henry
family groups. that attended the fes-
tiyities. The honor guests Of the
affair were Mr.. and,>Mrs. ]. e. Hen
~, parents of the host They cele
brated their Forty seventh wedding
anniversary with the assistance of
their numerous defendants. A
fiashlight photograph of the reun
ion was taken of the family group
at the supper table last night.
Those in attendance at the cele-
bration were: Mr.. and Mrs. j. E.
Henry of Montevideo, Mimi; Mr..
and Mrs. w. G. Henry of Mankato;
Mr.. and Mrs. II. G.. Henry of Mont
eyideo; Mr.. and Mrs. e. S. Henry,
the host, and hostesses. and the
families of the above mentioned
people ...
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
AUSTIN TO FIGHT ACTION
Damage Suit Will Be Contested So
City Council Decides

Austin, December 26.-The city
will fight the sclaim for damages
made by Clara M. Engelman, whose
baby son, Daniel was killed on June
Is, 1922, when the buggy in which
he was riding with his parents was
crowded from the road on Browns
dale avenue near the Milwaukee,
tracks, II was decided at the meet
ing of the city council, when City
Attorney Hughes advised that in his
opinion the city could not be held
responsible for the accident.
The fact that Mr.. Engelman was
driving west which placed his horse
drawn rig on the outside of the road
which is outside of the city limits,
is the city's defense.
Damages amounting 70 $500 for
the death of the babe were made IN
the claim which was read before the
council last night. The claim was
presented in a document by F. G.
Sasse, attorney representing Mr.
Engleman.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
BIG GROWTH OF ELKs
Lodges Now Number LASS With
Total Membership of St2,e57
IAssoclated Press DISPATCH.

L<>SSoStNtSu fi0S5 A1SpdIcfi,t
Chicago, December 24.-Elkdom
numbers Lass lodges with a total
membership of 812,657 according to
the report of the secretary of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks made public here. and shows
the assets of subordinate lodges to
be in excess of $4,000. 0o0. Last
year the local lodges spent more
than $2.000,a00 for charity. 4 net
gain of 1895 members for the yeaf
has been recorded, and thirty four
new lodges instituted. Nebraska
was the only state to register a de-
crease in membership. In 1878 the
order showed a membership of $40
ana in 1921 a membership of 767,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
BETTER WATER WORKS PLANT
Winona Considers the Expending OF
bout $4,000 On Project

Winona, December 26.-ImproVe-
ment of Winona's waterworks sys
tenn in the interest of public health
and adequate fire protection, at an
estimated cost of $780, 900, was con-
sidered at meeting of representa-
tive citizens under the auspices of
the board of municipal works.
The project calls for erection of
a new pumping station, installation
of additional machinery, and con-
struction of a storage reservoir of
2,O00, 900 gallons capacity. ~.
A bond issue, authority for which
would have to come from the legis-
lature, was proposed to finance the
Improvement.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
TRAINER AND COACH
HAS TWENTY STRIPES

Eugene, Ore, December 26.-Twenty
service stripes are sewed on the
sweater which has been awarded ''Bin
Hayward, veteran trainer and track
coach of the University of Oregon.
Coach Hayward has handled athletes
here since 1904, turning out ten North
west championship track teams in that
period. b.. - N
Three time Hayward has gone over
seas as trainer and coach with the
American delegation to- the Olympic
Marine football team which won the in.
tersectional service championship from
the Great Lakes naval team in 1918.
Hayward came here from Albany col
iege of Albany. Ore.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
Approaching Marriage

Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Brandrup, 1U4
Byron street, have sent out cards
announcing the approaching. mar
iage OF their daughter, Miss Cleo
Louise, 10 Mr.. Charles Matchell
Wenzel of Hope, North Dakota. on
Thursday, December %. at their
home at three o'clock Only a
small group OF friends AHA relatives
have been invited
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
Soft Drinks Man Held

IASSOClated PresS D4spatcH.I
Minneapolis, December 26-George
.Baupos, proprietor of a soft drink
shop, was held by the police today
while an investigation was made of
the cause of the death of Burt Dur
yea, fifty two years old. Duryea
died late yesterday after telling his
wife he had imbibed drink at the
Baupos bar.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
NEW ART SOCIETY
Independent Paris Artists Now Reau
late Their Own Exhibits

late Their Own Exhibits
Paris, December 81 Correspond
ence of The Associated Press.1-
The Society of Independent Artists
has just resolved to regulate itself
It's principal characteristic, hereto
fore, has been the entire absence of
regulations from it's annual salon
Members sent any sort of a picture
and it was hung in any sort of way
without regard TO its class, merit or
subject. .
The eccentricities of the indie
pendent's salon sufficed to make II
a success, and with success came
the necessity for regulation. The
regulations, however. amount to
little more than to limit the number
of pictures sent in. The quality
stiIk depends upon the taste and
talent of the artists. There will, as
of old. be no jury mercilessly to re-
ject, and the artists will be permit
ted to set a price on all pictures
shown. yE :.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
puiIness In SIX Trade

= [AssCcfated I'ress Il'spatch.I
Shimoshuwa, Japan. December 25.-
Many of the silk factories in the Lake
Suwa region where the finest grades of
silk are manufa ctured. are threatening
to close down before the end of the
year owing to the dizziness in the silk
trade. If this threat should be carried
out it would sffect not only the 10000
women reelers but practically the whole
community. which is engaged in one
way or other in the industry.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
Bankers Help Farm Bureau.
special 70 the Free Pres
oil MEi-- nAoAaAA,

Marshall. MINI: pecember 2s.--A
Bankers association and the. directors
of the Lyon County Farm Bureau was
held at the Masonic temple here. Mu-
tual problems were frankly threshed
out in round table discussion and at
the conclusion the bankers We're guests
of the Farm Bureau officers at ban
quet served in the Masonic dining
hon u a.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
EXTRACTION is WAIVED
Hamblen Will Return To Fairmont
Saws He Can Explain

Hamblen VIII Return 10 diTmont,
Says He Can Explain
Stockton, Cal, December S.-
Clarence Hamblen waived extradi-
ton and with Sheriff w. S. Carver
and Desputy NJ. C. Dalton left here
Saturday afternoon for Fairmont
Mimi. -,
Before leaving. Hamblen spoke OF
newspaper articles concerning his
case and said: There are two sides
to every story. i am going back and
will soon have this matter straight
ened out"
sheriff Carver arrived here this
morning and expected to remain
over Christmas in order to have ex-
tradition papers signed by Governor
stephens, but was able to leave
immediately when Hamlen con
sented to waive extradition.
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Going To South America

Buenos Aires. November 24.-ICor-
respondence of The Associated Press. J.
The stream of Italian immigration that
once flowed to the United States and
blocked by the American immigration
law, has apparently changed it's course
to Argentina. Three steamers carry
ing 5000 immigrants from Italy arriv--
here recently. and the agent of the
principal steamship line plying between
Italy and Argentina says that the third
class accommodations of its ships are
booked ahead at Genoa for some time
~ come ~
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
CHARGED With Auto Theft.

Paul Miller of Gettysburg, S. D.,
was held last night in the Mankato
city Jail for 2. @. Adams. DEPUTY
sheriff of that city, who had arrest
ed the man near Omaha on the
charge of the theft of an automobile.
The sheriff and his prisoner depart
ed for Gettysburg yesterday morn
ing
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1922-12-29
WILL PHOTO DRUNKs
Des Moines Chief of Police Has
Adopted "The Picture Cure"
ASSOCIATED Press DispatchI

IASsOciated Press DlSpatchJ
Des Moines, Ia, December 26-
John B. Hammond chief of police,
announced today that every drunk
en- man who is brought into police
headquarters hereafter will have
his picture taken.
When the offender has sobered he
will be presented with picture of
himself, SO that he may know just
how he looked when he was
brought TO Jail. Hammond hopes
this picture cure" will be patent
weapon against drunkenness. Eighty
intoxicated men spent Christmas
eve in the city jail.
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Plnestone Iost 70 EuIda.

d. flSpeclal 10 the FREE ffesS. y
Pipestone, Mimi. December 26-The
Yipestone high school basketball team
lost to Fulda at the local gymnasium
Jy score of Is to H.. 1t was the
first contest of the conference series to
be PLAYED here.