The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-02-16
ROBERT MORRIS
T. DIED IN CHICAGO
Former Resident of Judson
Stricken After Nervous
Breakdown

much sadness that this community
received word of the death of Ro-
bert Morris, which occurred in
Chicago on Monday, February s. Mr..
Morris grew to manhood in this To-
cality and was very bright young
man, who seemed to have all the
promises Of a useful life before him.
About five years go ne was united in
marriage to Miss Margaret Rodekuhr
of this village For several years
past he has been employed by the
federal government at Washington,
d. c., and of late was transferred to
Chicago. His work consisted of es-
timating the income tax returns for
large corporations, a position to
which he gave much careful thought
and study. Several months ago be-
cause of failing health he was oblig-
ed to take much needed rest, as he
was suffering from the effects of a
severe nervous breakdown, which
finally led to the cause of his death.
The deceased is survived by his
widow and two small girls; also two
sisters, Mrs. r. X. Williams of Jud-
son and Miss Maggie Morris of Lake
Crystal, and one brother Evan, who
resides on farm In the northern
part Of the state. Two other broth
ers, it will be remembered, died very
suddenly about three years ago. The
remains arrived here for burial from
Chicago lastG Thursday noon, ac-
companied by the widow and her
father c. E. Rodekuhr. Funeral SER
vices were held at the Jerusalem
church and interment was made in
the Judson cemetery.
The Ladies' Missionary society of
Jerusalem church held its regular
monthly meeting last Wednesday at
'the home of Mrs. Grant Lewis. There
was a good attendance and the time
was devoted to appointing various
committees and outlining a program
of work for the coming year. Mes
danes H. A. Jones and J. H. Roberts
served the refreshments at this
meeting. The next meeting will be
held on the first Wednesday in
March at the home of Mrs. J. H. Ro-
berts. -
The farmers are taking advantage
of the good sleighing and are gath
ering up their firewood for the sea-
son and rushing logs to the saw mill
The Judson Concrete company is
busy making cement blocks. The
company has taken a contract to
build a barn 3Sx100 feet near Kerns
and also has prospects for more
building.
There will be a Community club
meeting Friday evening, February
l6. Following the business meeting
a program will be given. A mock "a
dio concert will be given, also L. E.
McMillen, county agent of Blue
Earth county will be out and give
talk on some farm subject. A large
attendance is desired.
Miss Hazel Nelson of Comfrey
spent the week end here visiting her
sister Miss Myrtle Nelson, the pri-
mary teacher.
Miss Irene Williams, who is in ill
health, left for her home one day
last week for a week or ten days
rest. Miss Williams expects to re-
turn Sunday afternoon Mrs. Earl
Rood is taking Miss Williams place
at school.
Miss Grace Schloeman spent the
week end at Mankato visiting
friends. a. - IL
Ray Davis, local merchant, was a
caller Sunday evening at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Roberts.
Miss Mable Scherlie gave a party
last Tuesday evening, February 6,
in honor of Miss Irene Williams,
whose birthday anniversary 1t was.
The evening was spent in playing
Buncc and a good time was had. Mrs
Fred Lundin won the high honors
and Mrs. Ivan Roberts, low honors.
Delicious refreshments We're served,
late in the evening. Mrs. Anna John
son gave supper to a few friends
Wednesday evening for Miss Will
liams. The evening was spent sin
playing games. Miss Williams re-
ceived many handsome gifts.