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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23
BETTER SIRE MEETING
Garden City ePopIe Gave Speakers
Very Close Attention.


Despite the sub zero weather of
last night smaii but enthusiastic
better sire meeting was held at the
consolidated school house a Garden
City. IT, T. James presided at the
meeting. NJ. F. Crane, president Of
the Garden City State Bank. in a
short talk saids that the institution
he represents, is firm believer in
the desireability of the better sire
movement, and that theS bank will
back up the proposition in the vic
unity of Garden City as far as pos
sible. o.. -.
Those id attendance at the meet
ing from Mankato we're: J. C.
NARROW, Or: NJ. B. Wood. Emil
Boie, G. D. Stevens and L. E. Nc
milan. T. G.. Norman and A. w.
Peterson Of Lake Crystal were also
over to the meeting.
It was brought out at the meet
ing that the first COW in the United
States to produce 1000 pounds of
butter fat in one year was raised on
the Richardson farm two miles
west of Garden City. She was Yer
ksa Sunbeam; The advantages Of
heading the herd with a purebTed
sire was discussed, and many in
stances of good results in both beef
and dairy strains were cited. go
Following the Meeting those in
attendance we're the guests of the
Garden City business men at a
luncheon .
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23
GOOD MILLING YEAR
Milling Industry Better In 1922 Than
Previous Year. Prospects 1923

fECNlCuS TtOSpCCI6 1890
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.I
Minneapolis, February 16.-The
milling industry was better in 1922
than in the preceding year. and the
prospects for 1928 are favorable, de-
pendent upon the crop of wheat in
the Northwest, millers here declare.
These declarations followed sta
tistical reports which showed that
17,444,s92 barrels of -four were ship.
ped from the twenty six mills here in
1922 as compared TO 16.645,196 bar
rels the year previous. Mill stuffs
also showed an increase in ship
ments, 670,940 tons being forwarded
from here last year compared with
1883 in 1921.
Local mills ran at capacity only a
few weeks of the year. averaging
about seventy percent for the twelve
months. 1t was pointed out by Mr.
Crosby that economic conditions
have little or no effect upon the mill
ing industry, the crop being the only
factor. A crop failure in the North
west brings the mills to face short
age of wheat and puts them at a
disadvantage with mills in other
portions of the country, Mr.. Crosby
declared.
Hope for relief from rust in the
crops through the barberry eradica
ton campaigns was held out by Mr.
Crosby. I'VE should feel the effect
of the several years destruction oil
these bushes in better crops this
year." he added
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23
USED MuRpERovs APPLIANCE.
Death Dealing Axe Is Now Used As
- Still Destroyer.

Stiit CCShtSyS'f
Rochester, February 16.-Myster-
ious appliances that had been the
basis of dreams for ready money,
or that had been used under the
guise of producing funds to relieve
dire poverty that mortgages on
farms and doctors bills had impos-
ed, came to an ignominous end yes
terday at Austin when they were
consigned to the junk heap.
The paraphernaiia that had been
seized in liaucr raids made at vari-
GUS times throughout the county,
had accumulated in the county jail,
and some of them continued to
leave their mystery even while
locked in the padded cell-one Of
the tugs had mysteriously been
drained by the ingenuity of the
prisoners. o.. .. :,
The liquor manufacturing equip
ment includes sixteen stills, a large
quantity of bottles, jars, and jugs
and other articles, which If dispos-
ed of by open sale, would nave been
listed as too numerous to mention"
The stills are undergoing a pro.
Gers of remanufacture. They will
be converted into shapes that will
prevent their being used in the
manufacture OF liquor again. The
tools used for the remanufacture
consists OF one axe, and incicent
ly, 1t is the weapon used by AUGUST
Detloff In committing the crime FOR
which he was sent to saltwater Cor
life ST. . 49,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23
NEWS FROM BEAUFORT

Beauford, Mimi, February 49,
This community was shocked THURS
day evening when word was receiv-
ed that Miss Mary Laffey Of Maple
ton had passed away. Death was
caused from heart failure. Miss
Laffey grew to womanhood hero in
this city and her death was a great
shock to her many friends and old
school mates here. She Is surIiv-
ed by her mother Mrs. John Laffey
and two sisters Mrs Mrs. o, Eliza Nc &C.
three brothers, John of Armstro ng,
Ia, George, of Mankato, and Will am
of Beauford. Funeral services were
held at the Catholic church of
Mapleton, Father Griffin officiating.
interment was in the Good Thunder
cemetery.
Rev. H. Deal of Amboy, district
superintendent, was here Sunday
and held the quarterly meeting.
Mr.. A. Kuntson is entertaining a
brother from Kansas.
Mrs. Doris Oyer entertained a
number of young people at her home
Saturday evening in honor of Che
Misses Lang Of Mapleton and Lola
kinds furnished the entertainment
and an excellent lunch was SERVED
by Mrs. Oyer.
Mrs. Charles Cramer who ms
been confined in the st. Joseph g
hospital for some time has so far
recovered as to come home on Sal :
, urday, which is pleasing news to
her many friends.
Arthur Tietz has purchased a neS
horse from Fl. T. Filterer.
Harold McMahan Of Pine River
arrived home last week for a visit
with his parents Mr.. and Mrs. E. G.
McMahan.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23
WON FOURTH PLACE

Miss Myra Jones Participated In
State Debating Contest Last Night
Miss Myra Jones, who represent
ed the Mankato nigh school in the
discussion contest held at the
Manchester College, lakt evening.
won fourth place of honor. The de-
bate was, Resolved that the Gov
eminent should Control the Coal
Industry Miss Jones won the
first honor in the district discus
sion contest here few weeks ago,
on the same subject discussed.
Miss Mildred Boie who went up
to Minneapolis with Miss Jones to
represent the high school In the
extemporaneous speaking contest,
held at the same college, yesterda.
morning, won the third place OF
honor. Mankato is justly proud Of
her two young students who have
so we'll represented them, and much
credit is due to their instructor,
Miss Melgren, who Is teacher Of
elocution in the high school and
who accompanied them to the twin
cities
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23
Restaurant Man Robbed.

Worthington. February 16.-Pete
Welter, one of the owners OF the
Majestic Lunch, while going home
from work on Tuesday morning at
about 1870 o'clock, was the victim
of two hold up men, losing $85 90.
When he was in front of the Hays
Feed Barn two men jumped out,
one grabbing him from behind over
the eyes, and the man in front go
ing through his pockets. After Sc
curing the bag of money they dis
appeared. Welter, who had just
got out of the hospital and is in a
weakened condition, was just able TO
crawl back to the restaurant, and
told of the robbery. Night Mar
shall Lukebart arrived immediate
ly and Chief of Police John Baker
and Sheriff Eden Rowe were sum
moned. but as Welter was unable
to give description of the men who
held him UP, the officials were un-
able to secure the culprits.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23
RoB6ERIEs AT WINNERAeo
Thief Entred Several Places Of Bust.
ness; Got Away

Winnebago, February ia bold
and daring robbery was staged Mon.
day night or early Tuesday morning
in this city. The Masters e Maxson
Geeery, Bob Wallace Mercantile
company Cash and Carry Store,
owned by r. G. Williamson. and the
Standard Oil Service station were
entered. Entrance was made by the
front doors of the first three named
places, the doors being iimmed open
with bar, and front window in the
oil station was used.
The Masters & Maxson Grocery
suffered the heaviest loss, $129. 90 be-
ing taken from the safe and cash
register. At the Bob Wallace store
IS or 81 was taken. The Williamson
grocery only lost IS or Sc and the
Service Station around s1.75 or $500
and eight gallons of gasoline.
DR.. Mis- va cc!led to make q PRO
fesional Call in tho country east of
town at about four o'clock. and he
saw a large Mitchell car standing at
the curb near the correr south Of
the Florence Hotel. Or Mills crossed
the Omaha railroad east cf town on
the STATE road wien this same car
rushed past him.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23
OBTAINS MORE PROPERTIES.
Southern Minnesota Concern A

Southern Minnesota Concern kc-
quirs Rochester Utility Plant.
Rochester, February 16.-TtSs
Southern Minnesota Gas and Elee-
trio company of Albert Lea today
assumed charge of the properties of
the Rochester Utility company
which since 191T has been furnish.
ing the city with gas. Negotiations
for the transfer have been in pro-
cess for some time and YESTERDAY
the transaction was completed at
Chicago.
At the same time The Southern
Minnesota Gas and Electric com
pany absorbed the Iowa Minnesota
Power company. supplying the foIe'
lowing places, with electric service:
Lewiston, Utica, Stockton. Dover.
ST. Charles, Eyota. Chatfeld, EIgin,
Plainview, Eastor, D2Iavap, Brice.
lyn, Kiester, Ellnore. fFuutIy. Gran.
ada, al in Minnesota. and Lake
Mills. Thompson. Buffalo Center.
Lakota., Rake, Bancroft. Titonki.
Ledy;tcd. Swca City IT, Iowa. Power
Is also wholesaled 10 tire Northwest
Utilities company at Chatfeld and
Winnebago.
According to plans carried out.
Rochester will be the division head Z
Quarters for the cities and towns
served In the eastern part OF the
state. and will he under the direct
supervision OF r. c.. Bcebe who was
vice president and manager under
the Rochester Utility company. The
first ten cities named in the list
above ale in the Rochester district.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23
PLAY WAS PLEASING
little Slodhopper" Acted Out BY
Young Folks In Sterling

little Slodhopper" Acted Out BY
Young Folks In Sterling
Sterling, February 1.-THE HON e
talent play The Little Clodhopner'
was given al the hail last Friday
evening and was quite largely at
tended. About twenty boxes were
sold and with tho sale of articles and
the fishing pond about sixty four
dollars were taken in.
Mrs. Louis Brunz returned home
Monday after spending a week in
Mankato. -.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Olson from near
Mankato attended the box social and
play Friday evening. They remained
with the Eaters parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. NJ. Grover until Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ellis enter
tertsined a few reiGhbors and
friends at a party on Saturday even
ing. Cards were played at four tables
until midnight. after which lunch
con was served.
Charles Ellis spent a few days last
week in tie twin cities on business.
William DEWITT ard family of Am
boy visited at the Ernest Schilling
home Monday evening ..-
EulbS VICE
at the Charles Ellis home staying
with Mrs. Ellis while Mr.. Ellis was
IN the cities.
Tom Dur;nedy has hired out TO
Hazel F.. Grover for year. He
started work last Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Covey enter
tanned a few neighfors on Monday
evening. The affair was in honor OF
the birthday anniversaries of their
children. Little Fila was three years
old and her brother two years "
Word was received by Mr.. and
Mrs. s. NJ. Grover from Jewel, Iowa.
last week that Mr.. G. G. Troy had
been quite sick. On Monday his
daughter Melva wrote that he was
getting better. His many friends
here hope. he will soon be UP and
around and able to come home as
soon as the weather warns up.
The little year old son of Mr. and
Mrs. Russell Morris has been quite
i'll the last few days.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23

ployed at that place in the future.
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Clausen ana
family accompanied by Henry Clau-
sen Sr., were Mankato visitors on
Monday. Mr.. Clausen ST., is serving
on the petit jury in district court.
Fred Law of Alma City sawed
wood in the vicinity duriug the pas,
week. d
Ora Anderson and family moved
Up the Brent Oftedahl place last
in law of Mr.. Anderson will move
onto the BereDt Benson place vaca-
ted by MrA Anderson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Kuhlman OF
Waldorf spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. John Anton.
Mr.. and Mrs. hen Lindeland and
Oscar and Olive Lindeland were
visitors in Mankato on Saturday
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23
FRACTURED HIS HIP
A. S. MelIsrep While Crossing

A. S. Meilyrep While Crossing
Pleasant Street StrGok BY Auto
A medical examination Of A. =.
Mellgren which vas made yesterday
afternoon by Dr. G. A. Dahl at the
Emmanuel hospital, disclosed ffac-
tured hip which is the result of al
accident the fore part of the week IN
which MeIlgren was struck by the
automobile driven by T. J. MCCOY
ern Mr.. Meligrcn is seventy four
years old and the injury to him at
that age is a serious one. There are
no Interval injuries according to Or.
Dahl who made the examination.
The accident occurred when Mr..
Mellgren attempted to cross the
street from his home at sos Pleasant
street to the old slough 70 dump
some ashes He YVES struck by IN
automobile driven by Mr.. McGovern.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23
gamers and sors At Winons

Winona. February f6.--The Rev.
Ezra S. Clemens OF 0watonua will
deliver the principal address at the
fzther and son banquet &C the Y. NJ.
c. A. gymnasium or Waslington's
il was announced today nv
Frank n. Liddle. boys work secre.
tary. Otis Mcaceary Of Minneapo-
Mis-, lalfbaak ON the 1922 foothali
cam of the University of Minneso
ia. has been in Sised to speak His
reply has not yet been received.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23
WIN Ineorporate Golf club.

ISpeclaI' 10 The FTee FTess:
16.-The Redwood Falls Golf club
will be incorporated each member
becoming a stock holder with at
least one share of stock. The plan
of forming a golf association in this
section of the state is now being
considered. The clubs at Spring
field, Marshall, Montevideo, Candy,
Willmar and Dawson will be invited
to Join with Redwood Falls in form
ing the new association.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23
coffee Urn Exploded.
Especial to The Free Press.

Especial to The Free PTess.
Slayton. Mimi, February IL
Fire which caused considerable
loss occurred when the coffee urn IN
the SchafransN cafe here suddenly
exploded throwing boiling coffee and
and burning gasoline about the room
The firemen were called and soon
had the flames under control
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23
Rebuild Icelandis Church.
Especial to The Free Press

Ivanhoe, Mimi, February 15.-
The congregation of the lcelandic
Lutheran church at Limestone is
discussing plans for the rebuilding
of the church building which was
destroyed By fire during an elec'ri-'
cal storm late Vast summer. A
change in location for the new edi-
fee is now being considered and il
may be decided 60 erect the new
church In Ivanhoe
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-23

lie Sueur Center Business Man pies
LIE Sueur Cepter, February 10.
~. ". Harmer. prominent young
business man in this place, died after
brief Illness with pneumonia
Evening star., 1923-08-11
UNJUST CRITICISMS
WOUNDED HARDING
Greatly Hurt by Attacks, Declares
Herrick-Says Presidency
Untenable.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August 1.-THE late
President Harding was greatly hurt
by adverse and unjust criticism
heaped upon him as the nations
Chief Executive. Myron T. Herrick.
American ambassador to France de-
clared today on his arrival on the
Paris for a months vacation.
The presidency" he said. has be-
come an impossible position. Not even
a strong man physically can stay on
the job to the finish. The strain OF
the Office and the terrible criticism
which is heaped upon a President
will break down the official and this
undoubtedly happened in the case OF
Mr.. Harding.
II could see very clearly that he
was greatly hurt by these adverse
and unjust criticisms. i know his
nature and know how silently he
endured these things"
Mr. Herrick, who was governor or
Ohio twenty years ago when the late
President was lieutenant governor.
declared he had, in common with
other American diplomatic represen-
tatives rendered his resignation to
President Coolidge. 1t was clearly
Intimated in his conversation, how
aver. that he expected TO return to his
post.
Evening star., 1923-08-11
MILES RIVER YACHT
CLUB HOLDS REGATTA
Many Boats Entered in Second
Annual Event Off st. Michaels
Today.
cial Dispatch to The Star.

special Dispatch to The Star.
EASTON, Md. August 1.-THE sec
ona annual regatta of the Miles River
Yacht Club OF St. MichaelS is being
heh today on Miles river off ST. Mi
chaels. There are three big races for
woykboats only, for cash prizes of
s5g to the first boat. $50 to the Sec
ond boat and $40 to the third boat in
each class.
The first race is for boats with fif-
teen horsepower engines or less The
second event is for boats of five
horsepower engines or less The third
race, which probably is the most in
teresting race of the three is for sail
ing canoes and are limited to using
ofawork sails only.
Cup prizes will be awarded the win
neEs in the following events, which
alse are on the program: l.. l. class
sa4iboats. mixed sail, small open
boats. outboard motor boats, speed
boats and boats entered in the chance
for-all race.
After the races there will be the
- clock this afternoon a base ball
game.
owing to the nations grief over the
death of President Harding. the club
decided not to hold the street dance,
which was scheduled to be held last
night prior to the regatta. There are
quite number of yachts of the Mary
land and other yacht clubs of Balti-
mere in st. Michaels harbor, which
ara on their annual cruise, that will
take part in the races.
Evening star., 1923-08-11
RAILROAD ATTACKS
BAN ON NEW LINE
Declares |. C. C. Ruling For
bidding Branch to New Coal
Mines Is Unconstitutional.

The recent ruling of the Interstate
Commerce Commission that the Vir-
pinian railway might not extend its
Guyon branch in West virginia 10
open up new coal mines was attacked
today as unconstitutional IN peli,
tion for reopening of the case nieu
with the commission by the Virgln1an
company.
The commissions refusal to allow
the railroad extension was oaseo on
the assertion that the country has no
need of new coal mines, and that the
Virginian itself last year was unapIe
to furnish sufficient cars for the mines
which are now open along its line.
The petition today declared the
commissions position was an act IN
the confiscation of property without
due process of law, and, therefore,
violation of the Constitution.
I'VE believe an erroneous conclu-
sion of law has been reached, the
petition declared, "if the report is
Intended to hold that the commission
may deny to a carrier the right to
complete and operate a short exten-
sion of one of it's existing lines.
profitable in itself and in the addf-
ton IL will make to the traffic or the
system. The commission thereby de-
nies to industries proposed to be
served by such extension, able will
ling and ready to produce and ship
their products. the right to put their
properties to the only profitable use
thereof"
The Virginian added that it was
engaged in the purchase of large
amount of new coal cars. that 1t had
embarked upon project for electri-
flying its lines for the purpose of
handling immense quantities of coal,
and that such trafic could not be
built up if the right to extend branch
lines TO new coal mines was denied.
Evening star., 1923-08-11
NAT|0NSPAY HONOR
TOEDW|N N. HOOD
Official Representatives At.
tend Funeral of Veteran
A. P. Correspondent.

American and foreign officialdom
was represented this afternoon at the
funeral of Edwin NJ. Hood, veteran
diplomatic correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press. at the home, 1926 Fair
mont street.
The State Department sent Assist
ant Secretary Harrison to attend the
obsequies and there was represented
either in person OF by token of word
or flowers practically every embassy
and legation of Importance in the
nations capital. Newspaper men from
the press associations and many
and oficial delegations were there
from the three journalistic clubs to
which MIR. Hood belonged-the Grid
iron Club. the National Press Club
and Overseas Writers
Services at the home were in charge
or the Rev. w. w. Shearer Of St.
Columba's Chapel, st. Adams parish.
The body will be cremated, and in
terment will probably be in the
family plot at Glenwood cemetery.
Honorary PaiIDearers.
Honorary pallbearers were Melville
z. Stone OF New York. counselor OF
the Associated Press: L. c. Probert
superintendent of the Washington
bureau Associated Press; Gus Karger
and Frederic ]. Haskin of the Ma
tional Press Club. and Harold Phelps
Stokes and Edward B. Clark of the
overseas writer's.
Active pallbearers were from the
Gridiron Club: John p. Miller, VIII
liam f. Brigham. Alfred ]. Stofer
Edgar c. Snyder. Arthur w. Dunn and
Frank Richardson.
Evening star., 1923-08-11
GUARDSMEN BREAK.
CAMP LATE TODAY .
Final Afternoon Devoted to
Athletics, With Dance
at Night.

The District National Guard en-
campment at Camp Simms will close
today after two weeks of intensive
training. Every man in the bat
TALON fired the prescribed course on
the range and larger percentage OF
the new men qualified than ever be-
fore. The majority made marksman
ratings, some sharpshooter and some
expert rifieman ratings. Capt. H. H.
Liezear, who has been appointed by
Gen. Stephan as captain of the Dis
trict rifle team which will participate
in the national rife matches at Camp
Perry. Ohio, in September has been
able to select his men from the high
est scores. and the District Guard is'
expected to capture many prizes at.
these matches.
Day of Field Sports.
Field fortifications, rigging and
lamport bridge ! construction, and
spar and trestle bridge work was
held this morning, followed by re-
view and parade at IL o'clock. The
entire afternoon is being devoted 70
athletics, several ball games having
been arranged. as well as a track and
field meet. The Medical Corps won
the 1st Battalion trophy for the best
athletes in camp. They will have "a
dance in their barracks tonight.
Capt. Harry E. Gladman, command
ing G Company, was host to the rela-
tives and friends of the men of his
company at banquet last night.
Camp Simms will be vacant for the
next week until the entry of the I'd
Battalion, 121st Engineers, composed
of d Company, commanded by Capt.
Julian S. Oliff; Z Company, by Capt.
Frazier c. Hilder; Headquarters and
Service Company, commanded by Capt.
Sidney Morgan, including the National
Guard Band, and + Company. com
mander yet to be appointed. The I'd
Battalion will occupy the camp from
August 10 to September 2. Capt.
Julian S. Oliff will be camp com
mander, and it is understood that he
will be major of the new battalion.
The new F Company, which Maj.
John w. Oehmann has announced will
be formed within the next two weeks.
is being rapidly filled. About thirty
recruits have already enlisted. and re-
cruiting Offices in Room 80. National
Guard Armory, 472 l. street north
west. will be open from 10 am. to
pm. tomorrow and Tuesday night TO
complete the company.
Maj. Gen. Muir, commanding the
Cd Corps Area, has announced the
appointment of the following officers
as a board to examine applicants for
commission in the District National
Guard: Lieut.. Col. Raymond L.
ingalls,, Maj. George ]. Allen, Capt.
Boyce r. Bolton and Capt. William ;.
Dow.