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The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
BOY BRUTALLY ATTACKED.
Rochester Lad Victim Of Assault For
the Third Time.

IUC
Rochester, July 17.-Kicked into
insensibility by ragged stranger"
Archie Cray. aged twelve, son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. M. Cray, living in the
Golden Hill addition, today suffers
from severe injuries sustained as
the third of series of brutal and
unrestrained assaults made upon
him, according to reports from the
neighborhood and the family today.
The perpetrator OF the vicious at
tack stole a quart Of milk from the
boy after he had renderd him un-
conscious. ~
According to the story told by the
family and neighbors, the boy was
attacked last night shortly after
$3.50 when he was returning with a
quart of milk to a neighbor's house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cray had gone to an
other neighboring place for the
evening, and Archie was alone. The
Fairshams, who also live in the Col
den Hill addition, had been in the
nabit of taking milk from the Crays
therefore when Archie happened by
their house that evening they sent
him back for the milk. The boy
found nobody at his house, but man
aged to crawl in a window, secure
the quart. bottle, and started back.
He had gone but few yards when
ne heard a rustling In the bordering
corn field, and glancing back, saw
an unkempt looking man appear on
the road. The man wore his hat well
down over his face and wore ragged
clothes, according to the boys story
He shouted, "Hey. there. you," and
the boy started to run. The man
however, ran after him and catch :
ing him by the back Of the collar,
yanked him to stop. He then chok-
ed the twelve-year old youngster un-
til he sank into a semi conscious
state in the road, and then kicked
him several times. AS the boy lay
seized the bottle Of milk and made
off towards the corn field. This
morning the police searching the VI
cinity, found the empty milk bottle
in the southeast corner Of the field.
The screams of the boy when he
first started to run, attracted the
heighbors on the hill. Jack Thomas
was the first to reach the boy where
he lay unconscious.
Police this morning searched the
woods nearby and the "jungles" be-
low the fair grounds but were un-
able, outside of the empty milk bot
tie, to obtain any clue. The boy de-
scribed the man as tall with a big
mustache."
Early in March the youngster was
attacked in the woods north Of the
fair grounds and at that time severe
ly beaten. Last May, another attack
was made on him outside the school
house to the south Of his home.
where with another companion he
had been chased and overtaken by
a man he was unable afterwards to
describe. At this time he sustained
teeth marks on his arm and legs.
Parents called medical authorities
to find out If by any chance the boy
was subject to fits but the doctor
on the case stated that there were
no symptoms of such malady and
the case was plain assault.
Police are of the opinion that
"bums," making their camp in the
"jungles", beyond the fair grounds
and desiring milk for their meal,
might have been the cause OF this
last assault. Mr.. Cray has laid var
ious traps to catch the offender, but
so far has been unable to secure a
single clue.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
DEATH OF MRS. GRONQUIsT
Long Resident Of Mankato Passed
Away Last Evening


Away Last Evening
Mrs. Else GronQuist, pioneer
and well known resident of Man
pital at 500 o'clock, last evening,
cause Of her death was due to gall
Mrs. GronQuist was injured In a fall
as her condition grew worse she
was removed to the hospital for
treatment, where death relieved her
sufferings and she passed away
peacefully.
Mrs. Gronquist was born in Mol
ma, Sweden, November 18th, 1876,
and came to this country with her
parents when q child. She was mar
ried to Louis M. Gronquist and has
lived in Mankato twenty nine years
Mrs. Gronquist passing away here
October 10, 1918. Nine children were
born to Mr.. and Mrs. Gronquist
four of whom are still living-Mrs
Emma Palmer and Mrs. Ida Duffy
both Of Spokane, Washington, who
will arrive home tomorrow to at
tend the funeral and two sons,
August AZ and Louis e. Gronquist
of Mankato.
Mrs. Gronquist was devoted
member OF her church, and a wo-
man Of many esttmable qualities,
kindly, thoughtful and charitable
she endeared herself to q large cir
Gle of friends. Especially was she q
great fayorite and beloved by the
younger generations who knew her.
Mrs. GronQuist was faithful mem-
ber Of Degree Of Honor Lodge No,
for twenty eight years, In which
she held important offices and al
ways took an active interest. Her
passing away will be greatly missed
by many friends and acquaintances
here. =,
The funeral services will be held
at the West Mankato Chapel Thurs
day afternoon at two O'Clock, and
burial will take place in the Swedish
cemetery.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
Elevator pald pIyIdend

Window. Mimi, July 16.-At the
annual meeting of the Cooperative
Elevator company held here seven
per cent dividend was declared.
Each patron was paid a rebate Of
one per cent on all grain marketed
in the last year, and $4,000 was or
dered placed in the company's sink
ing fund.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
Pickinn Out The Gold

Rochester, July 16.-Mrs. NJ. W.
Ganey, on whose farm near Elbar
quite extensive prospecting opera
tions for gold and silver are taking
place was in Rochester with a mum
Der OF samples which were found
by the workmen who are driving the
shaft. The samples are similar to
those discovered fifteen years ago
when a well was drilled near the
present site. The tunnel at present
Is some 800 feet from the original
we'll shaft and the discovery Of the
samples leads to the belief that the
field Is even more xtensive than was
first supposed.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
Golden jubilee Of Church
Especial To The Free Press.


Cottonwood. Mimi, July 1.-THE
fftieth anniversary Of the organiza-
tion OF the Swan Lake church near
here was tittingly observed with
special services held on Sunday.
Large congregations attended the
exercises and q number Of visiting
ministers were present to take part
in the days festivities. At the
morning service Rev. Mr.. Voris. of
Mankato, spoke on the topic "The
influence Of Presbyterianism on
American History" In the after
noon Rev. Mr.. Mcleod Of st. James
will preside and the address was
given by Rev. Mr.. Ross Of Redwood
Falls on the subject. 1.-The Power Of
Example Rev. Mr., Badger. will
give a history of Swan Lake church
In the evening followed by an ad-
dress by Rev. Mr.. Jones, Of Mar
shall, "The Present Day Opportuni-
ty Of the Raral Church Only ave
Of the charter members Of the
church are now living.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
ELEVATED TRAIN
BUMPED EMPTY
Seven Passengers Were Injured
In the New York
Accident
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch. ]

New York, July 1.-two wooden
coaches Of q crowded elevated train
were telescoped and crushed, injuring
seven passengers today when II
crashed into the rear Of an empty
subway train In the Bronx.
The collision occurred opposite
the Interborough parking yards
where both elevated and subway
trains travel the overhead structure
Transportation company officials
attributed the accident to the failure
of switchmen to move the subway
train which was being groomed for
its first morning run, and to rain
which caused the brakes Of the ele-
waited to slip when the motorman
rounding q curve, was confronted
by the standing train.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
ESCAPED FROM ASYLUM
Amos Helgesofl Got Away From st.
Peter Institution July II


Fairmont, July 17-Amos Helge-
son, Truman farmer, adjudged In
sane last spring. escaped from the
St. Peter asylum July II and has
not been seen since, according to
word received today by Probate
Judge Fancher.
News Of his escape has been wired
to several towns in this part Of the
state, and people Helgeson had 1t
in for" warned to be on the lookout
for him.
Helgeson was twice examined
before being committed. The first
time physicians said they believed
1t was merely a case OF uncontrol-
liable temper.
He was taken into court the last
time after he had threatened James
Tucholl, Truman marshal. Tucholl
pulled a gun and backed Helgeson
into fail at Truman, where he was
held until Chief Serle brought him
to Fairmont- His wife said that he
had threatened her life prior to his
arrest.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
ROUNDED UP SUSPECTS
Mayor George Keith of Amboy Per
forms Duty of Marshal


forms Duty of Marshal
Amboy has a mayor that believes
in speedy action. This man is
George Keith. 1t would appear that
the village marshal happened to be
away on business when Mayor
Keith got tip that two bootIeggers
from Winnebago were In town ply
ing their trades. The chief execu-
tive of the city was not long In
placing the two suspects under ar
rest. A search Of their car disclosed
the fact that they had concealed In
the machine a gallon of moonshine
in a jug and three quarts in bottles
This was seized and the two men
Tad Lehman and a man named
Chittenden were arraigned before
Justice Of the Peace Charles Marks
Of Amboy on the charge of illegal
possession of intoxicants. The de-
PENDANTS were each sentenced ia
pay fines of $50. The liquor was
confscated.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
Wa. ExpensIve Whjskey

Faribault. July 16.-Chester He'd
ges, West Seventh street, was taken
into the custody Of police and paid d
fine Of 800 and costs for maintain
ing a nuisance, following a raid on
his home. Hedges, who had been un-
der suspicion for some time. was ar
rested when Chief C. w. Koelle and
officers Farnum Winkley and Fred
Heath entered his apartments
armed with a search warrant. A hall
pint of whdskey was found.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
JoTTiNos FROM JupsoN
Happenings In That Neighborhood
Past Few Days.


Judson,. Mimi. July 17.-Miss
Mr.. and Mrs. Hollander and little
daughter, motored from Chicago
6rst part of July. spending the week
with Miss Schloeman's parents at
River View Stock Farm. e. H.
Schloeman of the River View Stock
Farm shipped very nice car load
Of Aberdeen Anges yearitngs to Chi
cago on Friday last.
Clarence Johnson spent Friday and
Saturday at New Ulm having his
'tonsiis removed. returning home
Sunday afternoon
Mr. Hans Larson Is doing some
fine work on his place which he in
tends to purchase from Hugh A.
Jones. The house is being painted
outside and inside It has been also
fixed up. Peter Hebert from Court
land Is doing the work.
Ray Davis was business caller
at Mankato Saturday afternoon. and
Sunday afternoon Ray Davis and
Clayton Johnson were In Mankato
calling on their best.
Sunday school next Sunday at the
Bethany church at 10 A. NJ. services
at 2:46 P. NJ. by Rev. o. ]. Arthur
from Mankato.
The community club met last Fri
day evening at the school house. AZ
ter the business meeting a very fine
program was given by the Carmel
people In charge Of Mrs. Croswell
whom the Community club wishes to
express their thanks co also for the
fine talk given by Clarence Anderson
and Mr.. r. N. Ballard and duet by
Mtao Tualur oaG Tlna
The club meets again Friday even
ing July az when refreshments VIII
be served and a program given
again.
Clarence Anderson left Saturday
afternoon for Washington. d. c., at
ter q two weeks vacation with his
folks Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Anderson
and other relatives. Mr.. Anderson
expects to be In Washington two
weeks attending q convention.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Gustafson
from Minneapolis and Mrs. Gustaf-
sons brother and family from Spo-
kane, Wash, motored from Mime
apolis Saturday to visit Mrs. Gus
tafson, his brothers and families; L.
e. Swanson, Henry Swanson, Char
ley Swanson and Andrew Swanson.
Mrs. Anna johnson, Mr. and Mrs.
L. d. Goodell, Mr.. and Mrs. I. G.
Johnson and family. Mr.. and Mrs.
Warner johnson and family spent
Sunday at Lake Washington with
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Jacobson and fam
lily. A good time was had on the
lake.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul w. Mogren
spent Sunday evening at Lake Wash
ington; also called on Mr.. and Mrs.
Carl Jacobson and family.
Mr.. Charles Williams from Man
kato spent the week end with his
father and family.
Mr. B. C. Williams and Miss Mable
Scherlie were Judson callers Satur-
day afternoon and Sunday.
Mr.. Evan Wigiey and Mr.. Arthur
,McGivney both have been on the
sick list for q few days on account of
the extreme heat during the harvest
and have been compelled to stay
away from the fields for few days.
Mrs. Evan Owens left the fourth
for Maynard. Mimi, for q months
visit with her father and other rel
atives.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
owatonna Women In Row

owatonna, July 16.-Mrs. William
Krahaulec, who lives on North Elm
street, was rendered unconscious in
an encounter on north Cedar street
Saturday evening and was revived
at the Office Of a physician. Her
back was wrenched, hips and head
business district and instantly there
was a large crowd gathered to see
the fray. There were few words.
Mrs. Krahaulec hit the sidewalk and
the other woman disappeared.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
horses Brought 500

Albert Lea, July 10.-Theodore
Torgeson. who resides north OF the
Jefferson Highway, recently sold a
pair of FIVE year old black work
horses weighing $500 pounds to the
management OF the Isler shows for
horses he saw another team which
he liked better and for which he Of
fered T0rgeson more money but the
owner refused to part with the team.
The incident merely goes to show
that even though people are living
in q motorized age that good horse
flesh VIII stu bring high prices.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
JOHN A. BECK DIES

Former Resident Of st. James Was
Stricken Last Night.
John A. Beck of 422 West Sixth
street died at his home in this city,
last night. He was born September
13. 1884, at st. James. Mr.. Beck is
survived by his wife and several
small children. He is the son of
The funeral will be held from the
residence, 422 West Sixth street to-
morrow afternoon at 1880 and from
the Swedish Lutheran church at two
o'clock. Rev. o. ]. Arthur will con =
duct the services. The remains will
be laid to rest in the Swedish Luth-
eran cemetery Of this city.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
Their Car Turned over
Especial To The Free Press. ]

Marshall, Mimi, July 17.--When
their car turned over on a country
highway near Green Valley. C. H.
Dugas ,and his son were both badly
injured but other members Of the
family riding with them were not
seriously hurt. Mr.. Dugas sustain
ed broken leg and several frac-
tured ribs and It is feared that his
son was injured internally. The car
was quite badly damaged.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
Faces Charge Of Forgery

Rochester, July 16.-Wac1ng two
charges, one OF forgery and one "a
'.utteringr Michael Prevfsh today In
municipal court was bound over TO
the grand jury for the fall term Of
court. was anN. ..-..y ueuH W
court. II convicted OF these chnxYes
tence carrying term at saltwater.
Preyish was arrested in Philadelphia
through the efforts oI the American
Bankers association after he had
passed forged check On Miss I'm
ma LAtfing at the First National
bank and Ned from the city. He was
brought back here o short time ago
by Deputy Eherf1 Anderson.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
Charged with Deserving ships
rAssooiafed Press Dispatch.l

Southampton, July 16.--Twenty-
ave members Of the crew Of the
American steamship Leviathan were
summoned In police court today on
charges OF deserving other ships, In
cluding the Berengaria, Aquitania,
Olympic. Mauretania, Megaptic and
Homeric.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
COWS MADE RECORDS
Animals Are Owned By George Huh

Animals Are Owned BY George Hub
mer OF st. Clair
Two of the registered Holstein
cows owned by George Hubmer OF
st. Clair were recently run on offici-
al test for seven days. One Of them
made over eighteen pounds Of butter
in seven days as two-year old, and
another made over twenty pounds of
butter In seven days as four year
old. These cows were purchased
from the Mankato Holstein Farms,
and are Mr.. Hubmers first pure
hreds.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
TRAIN HIT TRUCK

Two Boys Fatally Injured In Ac-
cident at Preston, Mlnn.
Preston, Mimi, July 16.--Two boys
were probably fatally injured early
today when a southhound passen-
ger train from Preston to Reno
struck an oil truck on the outskirts
of Harmony, near here. They are
Henry Chase and o son OF Henry o.
son, who was making his initial trip,
learning the business.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
DIED MTHE HARNESS
John MeAlpine alddalI, EdIto
Ameriean Magazine Passes Away

John MeAlpine 0iddalI, Editor
American Magazine Passes Away
Ardsley On Hudson. N. Y. July
sid Says" editorials. died st his
work rather than prolong Cor a%year
q life he knew was doomed by can
Ger OF the stomach, John Meal
pine Siddal, editor Of The Anerl-
can Magazine, and author Of tn
"Sids Says" editorials, died at his
dau was told by q doctor sos1r
months ago that unless he rested
he could Hive only few months.
Mr. Siddall declaved he would Idle
In harness" and insisted that no one
should know OF the death sentences
imposed by the doctors. He con-
tinued at his post until q few months
ago.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
hioldup Eor $3.50

lifsxasTd Man0S at % sSs ip pubic beaoS ns1eIs &
IlafSch islapd, was hsid up ct ths
point of revolver by an unidenfa-
iied bandit and r06bsd o3 $50 iaks
Sunday evening IN Csntra1 park. ac-
eog0ihK o 10liDe repoe1a todAy.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
chautauqua Contract Bought

Vernon Center. July 16.-The con-
tract for the chautaqua to be held
In Vernon Center in 1924 has been
purchased by local parties Tor $625.
The Mankato free press., 1923-07-20
LEADS GOVERNOR
MARGIN GROWING
Real Dirt Farmer" Will
Sit In Upper House
GOES TO HAY ZONE
Must Take In Harvest; Loses
Interest In Politics For
Present
[Associated Press Ddspatch.]

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.]
St..Paui, July .t7.-Maanus
johnson, Farmer Labor, elected
to tho United States senator
ship over J. A. o. Preus, repub-
Iican, In yesterdays balloting,
had Increased his lead to 29,561
when 1914 OF the states $3.50
precincts had reported unoffici-
ally this morning. The figures
were johnson 1884 and Preus
147,753. James A. Carley, demo
crat, had 14,1So votes.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-12
BREEZY NEWS ITEMS
 FROM NEW OIL TOWN

KANATAK. Jan. 24.-We have been having miserable weather the past month. Cold, sleet, wind and rain in succession with several heavy gales.
 The Associated Oil Company is ready to drill, buildings having been erected, the derrick up and a large number of small cottages built. The entire plant is electric lighted, with power furnished from a steam boiler burning the paraffin deposited by oi seepages.
 J. J. Finnegan is expected to arrive on one of the next boats to look after his extensive interests here.
 The Standard Oil Company is wait ing for new treads for it's tractors. The old treads have been found un- suited for the roads here, which are a volcanic ash.
 Bob Mcintosh has completed his store building and is awaiting the big rush in the spring.
 The hotel has been finished and there is now plently of accommodation for all who come. Prices here are as cheap as at other points on the coast to the westward.
 Gabe Santos is serving good meals to all who desire them at $1.25 a throw for the best.
 Several new buildings are planned as soon as weather conditions are favorable.
 A. M. Barnes, manager of the Green Front, is one of the oldest of the many old timers in Kanatak. He has been in Alaska for half century, with many ups and downs.
 Russ Hermann, the Kanatak drug gist, is expected back from Anchor age on the next Starr.
 A deputy marshall is badly needed at this place, and one undoubtedly petition is talked of to have Bob Nc will be appointed in the spring. A Intosh appointed. Bob is an old timer and very popular here.
 Kanatak needs a wharf the worst way. The present mode of lightering all supplies is expensive and danger ous. The proposed wharf to be erect ed this spring will solve our transpor- tation difficulties.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-12
QUARTERMASTER CORPS
 BE MOVED FAIRBANKS

Orders have been received by Capt. Lloyd c. Parsons to remove Signal Corps headquarters from Valdez to Fairbanks in order to centralize the work, Captain Parsons now having management of the Yukon branch of the service as well as the local branch. It was stated that by strenu- ous protest, Captain Parsons had been enabled to stave off the proposed move of headquarters for time, but that the contemplated move of the quartermaster corps from Valdez to the post at Anchorage, would occur shortly. This move is made in the interest of economy, it being much cheaper to keep the departments in- tact than to have them so widely apart.
 The proposed change will add half dozen families to the Anchorage per sonnel.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-12
ALASKA 5. 5. CO.'S. NEW
 SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

Preparatory to entering the south western Alaska service of the Alaska Steamship Company, the steamship Victoria is being overhauled at Pier 2, Seattle
 In addition to having the forward portion of her cabins completely re- built, the vessel is having extensive re- pairs to her decks and superstructure made at this time. Like the steam ships Alameda and Northwestern, re- gently reconditioned, this liner will be virtually new vessel.
 June ' has been scheduled as the sailing date for the first voyage to Nome this year. It is possible that the Alaska Steamship Company will decide to operate the Victoria but two voyages to the Seward peninsula. A smaller vessel will probably be as- signed to this route between the June and October period.
 On April the Victoria will be load ed With cannery supplies and cannery hands and make voyage to False pass and vicinity. After that she will be operated to Southwestern Alaska ports in connection with the steam ships Northwestern and Alameda for two voyages. The following schedule is announced
 April 2S, Victoria; May 5, Alameda; May 12, Northwestern; May 19, Vic toria; May 26, Alameda; June 9, Northwestern. On June 9 the new steamship Alaska, now building at Ia coma, will enter this service, when the enter the Nome service.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-12
NEBRASKA DOCTORS
 LICENSES IN PERIL

LINCOLN, Neb., Feb. 12.-Nebras- ka physicians and surgeons, licensed within the last three and one-half years, are watching court records with considerable anxiety. Every license issued since the passage of the Code bill in 1919, it has been discovered, may be declared illegal should the is sue be carried to court.
 This discovery was made by the new Governor, Charles w. Bryan, in examining the 1919 Code bill with a view to repeal several of it's provi- sions. Governor Bryan found that the Code law nullified the act creating the State Medical Advisory Board and that the body which issues medical li- cenes has been serving for nearly four years without legal authority.
 When the board is again legalized by an act to be presented at the pres ent session of the State Legislature is planned to issue blanket order setting young physicians and sur geons at their ease. Meanwhile the new M. D.'s will keep a weather eye on opponents of their profession and the court dockets.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-12
CIGARETTE STARTS FIRE
 IN GIRLS RUSSIAN BOOTS

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio, Feb. 12.- James Wilson saw young man flip a cigarette toward the gutter. Just then a pair of Russian boots, adorn. ing very attractive miss, came into range The cigarette fell into one of the boots, igniting the girls stocking.
 Wilson was unable to learn the extent of the damage.
 Hundreds were attracted to the scene of the blaze.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-12
PASSES AWAY IN SEATTLE

Frank J. Neininger, former mem Der of the Q. M. C., at Valdez, who left for the States about three years ago, died last week in Seattle, and was inferred in Calvary cemetery. MT. Neininger leaves wife. He was a member of the Fortson Thygsen Camp U. s. w. ", and Seattle Aerie of Eagles. MT. Neininger had been sta toned at many places in Alaska.
The Cordova daily times., 1923-02-12
REFEREE IN BANKRUPTCY

Arthur G. Thompson, of Anchorage, has been appointed by Judge Rltchle a referee in bankruptcy for the third dl- vision. MT. Thompson has qualified and stated that several bankruptcy matters which have been pending for some time are now in position to be disposed of, as well as any other new matter that may arise.