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The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28
TREE AT GOOD THUNDER
Festivities Were Held In That Vii
LACE Few Nights Since
G. L. Kennedy,
County Auditor.

Festivities Were Held In That Vii
lage Few Nights Since
Good Thunder, December "a
Wednesday evening Good Thunder
had their first community Christmas
tree and Santa Claus. A large cedar,
donated by Mrs. L. NJ. Nichols was
beautifully decorated with large
electric lights and tinsel, giving it a
festive appearance. The Juvenile
band played several selections. The
Girls Glee Club sang several Christ
mas songs. The Maple River Ladies
who arranged the festivity sang a
song and also lead in the singing Of
various appropriate songs. Old Santa
Claus, jolly and cheerful came to the
celebration in a new Ford sedan,
colors, He gave stockings of candy
and nuts to the children, who gave
him pleasant smile and a meek
thank you. It was a joyful occasion
and very large crowd turned out.
The ladies are to be congratulated
for their success.
Ewdin Sonnabend arrived home
Saturday from Detroit, Michigan.
where he has employment in the
Ford factory. He will remain in
Good Thunder with his parents dur
ing the holidays.
The following teachers came
home to spend Christmas vacation:
Mary McGrew, Albert Lea; Selma
Rosin, 0ka5ena; Clara kellogg, Ok
abena; Minnie Gerlach, st. Clair;
Amanda Gerlach, Welcome; Eliza
beth Gerlach, Henderson; Genevieve
McCarty, Floodwood; Theresa
Mountain, Shakopee; Agnes Fitz-
simmons. Amboy; Margaret McCar-
ty, Danville; Esther Kaul, Ewing-
ton.
4 Friday afternoon the grade pupils
gave a Christmas program at the
hall. The teachers left Friday even
New Ulm; Miss Pangburn, Sauk
Center; Miss Gillesie, Faribault;
Professor and Mrs. Palm will go, to
Minneapolis. School reopens Janu-
ary z. ~. q. +,
The Christmas program by the
children of the st. Johns Lutheran
dIS school will be given Christmas
evening at $780,.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Donnhein
moved their household goods to
their new home at Marshall On Sat
urday. They will remain in Good
Thunder with relatives during the
holidays.
The public auction sale Of John
Gnadtke's Wednesday, was attended
by a large crowd. Mr.. Gnadtke has
rented his farm.
Miss Marie Morlock r. n. of Min
nesota University hospital, Mime
apolis came home Saturday to spend
Christmas with her parents and
family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Zumvalt
went to Nevada, Iowa, Sunday NOR
ming to attend the funeral of their
brother in law.
Ruth Ulrich OF Mankato visited
at the William Ulrich home Satur-
day.
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28
FIGHT FOR CONTROL kATO NAN HELD UP.
II. C.. RILEY VICTIM OF
BOLD ROBBERS
Well Known Travelling Statesmen
overtaken BY Auto Thieves
Near Cannon City

Mortified News of Thursday has
the following to say in regard to a
daring holdup of a Mankato travel
ing man:
Held up at the point of gun by
two strangers driving a Buick road 4.
ster, H. c. Riley Of Mankato told
police this afternoon that he was
robbed Of $87 cash and a gold watch
near Cannon City. -.
Riley was driving over the West
Cannon City road from Northfield
and passed the forks of the roads
east of Cannon City when he was
overtaken by the strange car which
had trailed him all the way from
Northfield. The two men passed him
in the car, turned around short
distance ahead, drove back. stopped
the machine and forced him to climb
out he said. i...
Sheriff Livingston and Mortified
police were working on the case this
afternoon. .t-a-
Chief Of Police w. D. Smith of
Northfield in a statement to The
Free Press this morning said that
he and Sheriff Livingston Of North
field, when they received the report
Of the robbery investigated the
same. It was learned that the two
men who held up Mr.. Riley were
driving a large Buick car, and that
the license numbers on the car had
been covered so that they could not
be read. One man wore a brown
overcoat and cap and the other a
black overcoat and cap. Chief of
Police Smith says that it is known
that the bandits passed through
Northfield on their way toward the
twin cities, but no other trace of
them could be run down.
Mr.. Riley, who travels for firm
in Mason City, Iowa, was not in
Mankato today, and could not be in
terivewed. His wife had received
no information from her husband
as to the robbery.
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28
CASE IN DISTRICT COURT
Testimony In Action Against Two
Mankato Doctors.

x
Testimony relatives to the opera
ton performed on Samuel Sterling
Hawkes. for appendicitis was pre-
sented in Blue Earth county dis
trict court this morning by witnesses
for the defense, in the joint cases
being tried of Samuel Sterling
Hawkes. and Charles n. Hawkes.
against DR.. John w. Andrews and
DR.. Roy N. Andrews. The case is
expected to go to the jury late this
afternoon.
DIR. John w. Andrews testified re-
garding the operation he assisted in
performing on Hawkes. in 1917 pri-
marily for appendicitis. He declared
that the operation revealed a con-
dition more serious than was at
first anticipated and that the ap-
pendix was not removed with mat
ter taken from the incision. Miss
Norman, a special nurse, testified to
the care of the patient following the
operation.
The case of Margaret Miller
against William D. E. Miller will
probably follow the present case at
its conclusion today, to complete
the time remaining before the jurors
are excused for the Christmas holi-
days. Court will probably recon
vene after tomorrow on Wednesday,
December 26. -
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28
MANY Lives Were ImperiIIed

Blue Earth, Mimi, December "a
The lives of $50 passengers were
endangered here when Northwest
ern passenger and mail train No. 20
westbound. was derailed in the out
skirts OF the city. A broken rail-
caused the baggage car trucks to
leap from the track. AS result the
rails were .orn up for more than
200 yards before the train could be
brought to a stop at the. brink of me
Blue Earth, river. The baggage car
directly behin1 the engine hung
over twenty five-foot embankment
and threatened to pull the engine
and passenger coaches into the riv-
er beneath. Officials said that it was
really miraculous" that the engine
did not plunge off the bridge and
drag the entire train into the depths
below. None of the passengers were
injured, but several of the baggage
men were shaken up. Service on this
line is expected to be tied up at
least twelve hours, officials said.
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28

All present were given an opportuni-
lty TO state whether or not they were
willing to accept the ditch as conpiet-
ed. d. Il. Terwilligar. ]. w. HOLMAN.
Fred o. True and H. ]. HOLMAN, pur-
chaser of the w. B. Kidder land, spoke
as 10 the work. J. w. HOLMAN spoke
Of some fencing damaged by the con-
tractor and was referred to contractor
Paul Wendiandt who was present.
Fred. True stated that the concrete
around the Inlet on his land was bad
Iy cracked. This will be repaired.
1t was moved and seconded that the
contract be accepted The motion was
carried. a.
At II A. NJ. pursuant to notice leg
ally given the board held a hearing
on the acceptance Of the contract of
Ed. Gunderson, & Co., for the construc-
tion OF County Ditch No. SO.
Engineer Geo. p. Baker and Mr..
Gunderson were present. but none OF
the interested parties appeared to dis
cuss the matter.
1t was moved and seconded that the
contract be accepted. The motion was
carried.
AT D p. NJ, pursuant to notice leg
ally given, the board held a hearing
on the acceptance of the contract of
the North Star Concrete Company for
the construction OF County Ditch No.
72. .s
Engineer Geo. p. Baker and a rep
resentative OF the North Star Concrete
Company were present, but none OF
the interested parties assessed for the
ditch appeared.
1t was moved and seconded that the
contract be accepted. The motion was
carried.
On motion. the board adjourned un-
til 3 A. NJ. Dec. 4th, 1923.
(Seal) G. N. ACKERMAN,
Chairman.
Attest:
G. L. Kennedy,
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The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28
TWO FACTORS AT WAR IN
BREEDERS BODY
american Aberdeen Angus .Asso-
citation Has Two Sets Offi-
GERS and Directors
(Associated Press Dispatchl


Chicago, December 24-A fight
for control Of the American Aber-
deem Angus Breeders association in
which two sets of directors were
elected early this month, each set
choosing a different individual for
president, has been taken to court.
An injunctional order issued by Su-
perior Judge Dennis E. Sullivan has
been issued directing maintenance
of the status quo and preventing
either Benjamin Campbell of Utica,
Mimi, or S. c. Fullerton. of Miami,
Okla, from taking office as presi-
dent.
The legal battle hinges on
whether the constitution of the as
sociation had been properly amend
ed and how the Illinois law shall
be interpreted in governing cleo
tions of such association chartered
by the state.
Early in the month a division re.
suited in two boards OF directors
being elected. These in turn select
ed Campbell and Utica as president.
Attorneys for the Campbell faction
filed an Injunction suit and OBJ
tRined a restraining order main
tanning the status quo and in ef-
feet preventing either Campbell or
Fullerton from taking office until
the court can interpret the law. No
date for a hearing has been set.
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF the Board Of County cSn,nI..Ioner,

OF the Board OF County Commissioners
Of Blue Earth County, Minnesota.
Special Session. Nov. Sth, 1923.-Ali
members OF the board met at A. M.
pursuant to notice legally given. to
hold a hearing as to the acceptance
of the contract Of T.. D. Barr for the
open work on County Ditch No. Sc.
Z. d. Barr and his attorney c. Fl.
Mackenzie. engineer c. r.. Schwan-
enberg. county attorney +. E. Morse.
attorneys C. J. Laurisch and Geo. w.
Champlin. and many Of the interested
parties were present.
The county auditor read, the engine
er's certificate OF completion by order
of the chairman. . s
A. F. Elkins requested the engineer
TO explain upon what he based his GER
tifcate OF completion, and the engineer
briefly explained his position and some
Of the conditions he had found.
G. w. Champlin inquired whether
the work was made to a "one 10 one"
slope and the engineer stated what he
found in the matter. A. +. Ellsins also
discussed the slope with the engineer.
G. J. Laurisch also spoke on the sub
ject. G. III. Mackenzie and L. D. Barr
replied to Mr.. Laurisch. -,-
Chas. A.. Larson spoke OF walking
along the ditch In his rubber boots
and finding standing water near the
Ray farm. This matter was discussed
at considerable length. Mr.. Mackenzie
read part OF the specifications under
which the ditch was constructed. +. 4.
Frederickson. and others spoke on the
Matter. 3D.,
G. II. Keller was present to -epre-
sent ]. A. Guenther OF Anderson. Mo.
G.. w. Champlin asked Mr.. Barr some
questions as to slope, as did A. f. FL
kins. The contract, specifications, pro-
file and other papers were examined.
F. A. Fredertckson asked some qucs-
L. ~ r = nKsf.-
isch, Fred Legg and others.
Mr. Champlin asked engineer
Schwanenberg some questions as to his
examination and measurements of the
ditch, also as to the BERN. Mr.. Champ
lin voted the specifications as TO the
BERN and explained matters In con-
nection with It very fully and clearly.
Mr.. Mackenzie made statement
and referred to the extra number of
cubic yards OF earth-removed by Mr..
Barr. stating they had offered a con-
cession Of nearly 100000 from the
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28
NEW CLOTHING STORE


Two, young men of Mankato will
venture into the business life of
the city shortly after the first Of
the year when the clothing store of
Graft -Marso Clothing company for
mally' opens its doors at $40 South
Front street. The opening Of the
store will occur on or about Febru-
Matt J. Graft, son of William
Graft, 1903 North Broad street, and
William ]. Marso, son Of Frank
Marso, 1921 North Fourth street,
are the two members Of the firm.
Both members of the firm have
had an extended experience in the
clothing business. Mr.. Graft was for
seven years a salesman for one OF
the leading clothing stores for men
in Mankato. He also was sales
man at large clothing store in
Mr.. Graft recently returned from
California where he lived for year
or more, coming back to his home
city to enter business.
Mr.. Marso is also very capable
mems clothing salesman, having
been employed at the same store
in which Mr.. Graft workes for a
period of four years. Mr.: Marso in
addition. to his salesmanship quail
ties is a well known window trim
mer and decorator. He was en-
ployed for a time in the clothing
business in Dakota before coming
here after about five years ago.
Both young men are veterans Of
the World war and saw extended
service overseas. e
It is the intention of the new
clothing firm to carry a full line Of
mems and young mems clothes. A
complete line of haberdashery goods
will also be carried. A display OF
the latest spring wear will be shown
at the opening of the new store in
February.
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28
DEATH WISH CAME
TO LITTLE HELEN
Thirteen Year-old Girl Prayed
To Be Taken
ONLY MATTER OF TIME
Heroic Patient Suffered From Rup.
tured Heart Due To Childish
IT,. Franks Few Years Ago
IAssociated Press DispatchJ

r. IAssociated Press Dispatchl ="
Camden, n. j.. December "a
The Christmas season brought to
thirteen year old Helen Hamilton
the gift she most wished, the one
for which she had prayed-death.
Racked for months by almos: intol.
cradle pain due to a ruptured heart
the result of a childish prank
eight years ago-the heroic little
girl died yesterday with her moth
ers' arm about her and secure in
the belief that she would find a pain
less, perfect, happiness in the
world beyond. Clasped tightly to
her breast was her faVorite doll
which she asked be buried with her.
Her last words were prayer for
death. Jesus, take me. Take me
Jesus" she said.
Her pale lips had prayed that she
might live until her birthday, No
vember 26. She had hoped to die
that day. When it passed she ap-
peared TO rally but soon afterward
passed into a lethargy from which
she rarely was aroused. The climax
OF her suffering came Saturday
morning and twelve hours later she
told her mother, Mrs. Emma Haml :
ton. a widow, that she knew the
end was near. Take me in your
lap. mother" she said. Il know this
is the end; know that in few
minutes, l will die. I want to feel
your arms around me. want to be
held close before 60"
Can Never Forget Kisses
Then" said Mrs. Hamilton, "her
dear thin arms came around my
neck. Three times she kissed me-
Never have i known anything SO
sweet, so terrible as those kisses.
can never forget them.
"a few minutes later ] saw her
lips move and leaned over to hear
'dear,d dear Jesus she was saying
4 am suffering so much. Please
please take me, Then her hands
stiffened. There came swift, short
convulsion and she was gone"
Little Helen's case attracted ma
tionwide attention. When ii be-
came known that she faced death
with such fortitude and in poverty,
a substantial fund was raised for
her and gifts Of all descriptions
were sent her from many parts OF
the country. She will be buried
Wednesday with her doll.
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28
THEODORE HOVERSON DIES
Was For Many Years Resident Of
Blue Earth County

Theodore Hoverson. an old resi-
dent of this county, passed sway at
his home, SIG Range street, North
Mankato, from the effects Of perni-
cious anemia. Mr. Hoyerscn was
born in Medo township September (,
1866, and lived on his farm near AL
ma City up to four years ago when
he took up his residence in North
Mankato.
Mr.. Hoverson is survived by his
wife and three sons, Lawrence. Rus
sell. and Carl Hoverson all living in
North Mankato.
He is also survived by the follow
ing brothers and sisters: Mrs. w. F.
Scott, Virden, H.; Hubert Hover
son of Northport, WASH; Edward OF
Clinton, Montana: Charles Of Malta,
Montana; Ben and Maurice Of Penn
berton: and Fred and Miss jean
nette Hoverson of North Mankato.
Mr. Hoverson was member or
the Masons andsthe A. o. u. w.
The funeral will be held tomorrow
Afternoon at two O'Clock from the res
idence, SIG Range street. North
Mankato, and the services will be
held by Rev. Fred Sleeves, pastor of
the BELGRADE avenue Methodist Epis-
copal church. The remains will be
laid to rest in Glenwood cemetery.
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28
CARRIER PIGEON DIED
Struck Telephone Pole; Picked VI


Struck Telephone Pole; Picked Up
BY John r. Thomas >
A carrier pigeon met its oeath
shortly before noon today when 1t
struck telephone wire near the reg
sidence of John K. Thomas at III
Cherry street. On the legs of the
bird there was two metal tags, one
used foc carrying messages and the
other giving the register Of the bird.
The number of the bird was A. j.
%, L-3132. -
The pigeon was still alive when
Mr.. Thomas picked it up but it dies
a few moments later. The bird must
have been flying at great speed
for the force of the contact with the
wire broke its bill, and also leaving
a big scar on its body. The bird was
Of a steel gray color about its head
and chest, and pale gray pack with
white tipped wings.
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28
truman Store Robbed

4 Fairmont, Minn., December Il
A. M. Hinton, general merchant at
Truman, discovered this morning
that two cash registers in his store
had been robbed of $50 last night.
The thieves gained entrance by pry-
ing open a rear WINDOW, entering
warehouse, whence they went In
to the basement and up into the
main store through ceilarway.
The store which is the largest In
Truman, is only BLOCK from the
CITY jail.
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28
Saws win Hurt Coolidge

= TASSOClaLeU PItSb I11SPutCH -,
Miami, Fla, December 22.-Wil-
liam Jennings Bryan. candidate for
delegate to the national democratic
Convention from this state. issued
statement today in regard 70 Henry
Ford's endorsement or President
Coolidge in which he states tnat me
reaction will hurt Cooiioge insteaa
of helping him.
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28
OPEN NEW BANK BUILDING
An Event In the History Of the VII
laue of DunnelI

idue OF UuHHSU 80 -
Formal opening of the First Ma.
tional Bank Of Dunnell. Mimi,
took place Friday, December 21.
The building is erected and furn-
ished in the most modern manner.
The structure is of brown stone. 80
x 40 feet and cost $4,000. The cere-
monies OF the opening of the bank
proved to be big day for Dunner.
The bank is capitalized at $4,000
and its total resources are $4,000.
The following is the list Of tho
present officers: G.. L. Larson. pres
ident; ]. r. Thompson, vice Wesi-
dent; p. C.. Roth, cashier; e. M.
Ostergren, assistant cashier; r. A.
Larson, John Stenstrum, F. G. Par
sons, &c. Bliesmer. c. Linus Peter
son, directors.
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28
KILLED IN CLASH
ST. Cloud Man Met Death When
NJ Auto Ran Into Train

Associated Press Dispatchl
st. Cloud, Mimi. December a.
Oscar Omundson, st. Cloud was in
stantly killed yesterday afternoon,
and Albert NWalleck seriously in
jured when their car ran into Great
Northern train No. / westbound,
between st. Cloud and Waite Park.
According to trainmen, the engine
had already passed the crossing and
the car ran into the tender and
was ground to pieces beneath the
wheels. It Is thought that the driver
became confused and lost control OF
his car as he tried to stop.
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28

Wise Girls
A foolish girl hangs mistletoe oyer
the door. A wise girl puts the stnff
in her hair.
The Mankato free press., 1923-12-28


County Attorney, Blue Earth Co.. Minn.
1t was moved. seconded and carried
that the job Of constructing the open
work on County Ditch No. Sc be ac-
cepted. upon certain conditions 10 be
reduced to writing and, fled with the
county auditor. according to stipula
tion entered into between the parties.
such stipulation and agreement to be
filed before the entering OF record OF
the official minutes of this board.
On motion. the board adjourned un-
til 3 A. M. Nov. !th, 1923.
November 9Th, 1923. .r-
All members OF the board met at 8
A. NJ. pursuant 10 adjournment.
At A. NJ, pursuant to notice legal
as to aeceptante of the CONTRACT 81
Paul wendlandt for the construction of
County Ditch Np. II.
Engineer Geo. p. Baker and several
of the interestef parties were present.
The Glenwood post., 1923-11-29
19lShbo1ho00l
gaEIENBNaE
CARBoNDALE NEWS

Mrs Quackenbush entertained at her
home, Broad Meadows, Mr.. and Mrs.
W. D. Moore. Mr.. and Mrs. J. E
White and Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Robin
son.
Mrs. Julia Fuller had as her guests
last Saturday Mesdames Moore, Quack-
enbush, Sweet, Sonner, White, Robi-
son and Warren Thompson.
The Warren Thompsons have their
VIM. Brand of Aspen, over Thanksgiv-
ing.
Mesdames Quackenbush, DeBeque,
Sebree, G. G.. Clark and NJ. J. ONeill
attended the bridge party given by
Mrs. McAdam at the home of Mrs.
Eta Schwarz in Glenwood Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs. F. E. Sweet had for dinner
guests on Thanksgiving day Mr.. and
Mrs. James Zimmerman and son,
James and Mrs Elizabeth Childs.
The family of DR.. Clagett left Thurs
day morning for their new home in
Rifle. Their many friends here wih
miss them greatly.
Our local basketball teams play the
Grand Valley teams on Friday night
at Odd Fellows hall in Carbondale.
A dance will be given Thursday
night here at Odd Fellows hall. Music
by Sadie's syncopators.
DR.. and Mrs. w. W. Crook of Glen
wood were Carbondale visitors Tuesday.
The Glenwood post., 1923-11-29
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

As this is short week, so our school
notes will be short We are SO thrill
ed at the prospect of holiday that
our thoughts may be scattered. 1t
seems to us that at this time of year
our school is progressing and that this
year will be Garfield County High
schools most successful year. We are
indeed thankful at this Thanksgiving
time that we have a well organized
and progressive school.
Basketball
Basketball practice has started for
both boys and girls. The girls have
been practicing for a month and the
prospects are for good team. The
boys have only had few class prac'
tees.
Next week our annual tournament
begins. A schedule has been arranged
so that every class plays three games.
Cups will be given to the winning
class Last year both girls and boys
cups were won by the Juniors.
Debate
Wednesday morning the Debate club
under the sponsorship of Miss Lynch
presented very interesting debate in
assembly period. The question was,
Resolved, That the Ku Klux Klan
Was a Justifiable Organization Roy
Buckmaster and Warren Caffrey sup
ported the affirmative side, and Ethel
Nestell and Joe Guadnola had the neg
ative.
Personals
Pauline Amichaux has been out Of
school for two days.
Myron Mckinley from Eagle ha:
Joined our ranks.
Miss Small of the home economics
department is expecting her sister, Of
Denver, to spend the Thanksgiving
holidays.