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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
WESTER WAS AGAIN
TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
Alleged He Had Thirteen Gallons
Liquor In Soft Drink
Parlor.
ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch. !

IASSOCGltu tTNSS
It's on again, off again." with z. c..
Wester, a soft drink parlor proprietor
of Good Thunder On January he
was arrested b. Sheriff Edward Ario
and Deputy Sheriff Bennett Williams,
assisted by John Schneiderhan, will
age marshal of Good Thunder, who
on that date searched Mr.. Wester's
place and found a quantity of moon
shine, which was seized as evidence.
Weste- at that time waived eXamin-
alton on the charge of illegal posses
sion of intoxicants for sale, and was
bound over to await the action of the
grand jury at the February term of
the district court. His bond in the
first case was placed at $500, which
he did not secure until last Wednes-
day.
1t would appear that Wester as
soon as he was released from the
Blue Earth county bastile got the
notion he would make up for the lost
time spent in Jail This seems to be
borne out by the fact that Saturday
night, Sheriff Ario and Marshall John
Schneidcrhan armed with another
search warrant. again swooped down
on Wester's soft drink parlor, and
they were of the opinion that moth
ing soft" was sold in the place. Ac-
cording to the statement of Sheriff
Ario thirteen gallons of hard liquor
were found in the place and seized
as evidence. The defendant was
again placed in custody. Some peo-
pie of superstitious turn of mind
think that Wester's bad luck came
about through the unlucky thirteen
If he had in his possession a round
dozen he might have gotten by"
Owing to the absence of County
Attorney c. E. Phillips from the city
today Wester will not be arraigned
on the second charge until tomor-
row
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
BANK AT ST. CLAIR i
ELECTED ITS OFFICERS
Prosperous Year For Institution
Adding 70 Surplus Funds;
News Notes. =,

st. Clair, January 15.-The stock
holders Of the st. Clair bank held
their annual meeting at the hall
Thursday, January II. There was a
fair attendance. The bank had a
satisfactory year. The usual divi-
dend was paid and $4,000 was trans
ferred to the surplus account. The
bank reports total resources amount
ing to nearly half million dollars,
which speaks well for the prosper
ity OF the community. The board of
directors and officers elected fol-
lows: H. Thielman, president; Ro-
bert Haedt, vice president; G. II.
Hubmer, cashier; 9. J. Pagenkopf,
D. o. Juliar, Joseph Wingen} Fred
Kruse, Albert Fitzloff and John
Ernestine, Frank and Pearl Dool-
ey have returned to their respec-
tive schools after spending the
holiday vacation at home here
Mrs. Albert Grundemier, who has
been staying with her husband al
st. Joseph's hospital the past week,
returned home Sunday evening.
Rosalia Schroeder and Marcella
Pestka, who have been spending the
holiday vacation at their respective
homes, have returned to this place
to resume their work at the local
school.
The Lutheran Aid society will be
entertained at the home of Mrs.
Anna Filter next Thursday after
noon.
Mr.. Miller, who resides near
Wells, is the guest of his daughter
and husband, Mr.. and Mrs. Rueben
Haedt.
Bertha frost, the day operator at
the central office, is confined to her
home with a bad cold. Mrs. Ny
quist has been filling her place.
The faculty of the local school has
vacation. School opened Monday
with a good attendance.
Misses Irene and Florence Neary
have secured housekeeping rooms
over the st. Clair bank during the
of the school year.
The local boys basket ball team
played the Bethany college team in
the gymnasium of the local school
Friday.
Esther Schroeder has been con-
fined to her home for a few days
with bad cold. 49,.
Clara Winter and Fred Voight of
North Dakota are visiting at the
home of their sister and family, Mr..
and Mrs. Charlie Schallow.
Mr.. FrantZ has been i'll at his
home for a few days this week.
John Cords with the aid of his
ice crew is loading cars with ice at
the local station to be shipped to
points east on the Milwaukee line.
d The Minerva Literary society of
the local school will hold a basket
social at the town hall Wednesday
evening, January II. An interesting
program will be given, followed by
the sale of baskets. An admission
fee will be charged. 1t is hoped the
ladies of the community will make
an effort to help the young people
by bringing baskets filed with eats
for two. Don't forget the date and
give the Literary society a full
house. The proceeds will be used
to purchase athletic equipment for
the school.
Word has been received from Mr..
and Mrs. Merritt Babcock that they
have arrived safely at Denver, Colo.
Mr.. and Mrs. Babcock are taking a
trip through the west in the hope
of securing some help for Mr.. Bah
cock, who is afflicted with asthma
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
civil Action started.

A civil action was started in Blue
Earth district county court this
morning by The First National Bank
of Amboy against Earl and Ella A.
Alderman, which involves the
case of Robert McCarger agains,
transfer of certain real estate prop
erty. Argument of appeal in, TIE
case of Robert McCarger @against
Gwlyn H. Pugh was heard before
judge w. L. Comstock yesterday
afternoon. Several matters regard
ing the parole of certain, prisoners Is
scheduled to come before the court
this afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
FOUND SOME MooNsHINE
Joseph Niederkofer Arrested On Ii.
quor Law Violation Charge

quor Law Violation Charge
Joseph Niederkofer, a farmer liv-
ing in Rapidan township, was ar
rested by Deputy Bennett Williams
and Deputy Sheriff Edward P. Kel-
ley, assisted by federal officer on
the charge of having in his posses
sion quantity of moonshine and
mash fit for distillation. The officers
named started out yesterday after
noon. They were armed with the
proper search warrant searched the
premises of Mr. Niederkofer and
are alleged to6haye found six gallons
and a half-4of finished product and
a quantity of mash The search of
the hills and ravines close by fail
ed to disclose the whereabouts of
Mr.. Niederkofer's still. 1t is alleged
that he admitted to Deputy Sheriff
Williams that he had sent his still
down town to be repaired but he
would not state what tin shop it was
in. The defendant was confined in
the county jail to await his hearing
in the municipal court, which took
place late this afternoon. -
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
Resident of ST James Dies

Michael P. Miller who has lived
in st. James the longest of any cit
izen, is dead at the age of seventy
three years. He had an operation
last July, for double obstruction of
the bowels and has never fully re-
covered. He gradually grew weaker
and was confined to his bed a week
before death came. He had lived in
st. James since 1872. He helped
build the Omaha railroad into that
city. Y. ..-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
WILL COME HERE STRONG
Tent and Awning Makers Are To
Hold Meeting In Mankato


Hold Meeting In Mankato
Members OF the Northwest Tent
and Awning manufacturers associa.
ton will come to Mankato 100 per
cent strong for the conveptionjto be
held here February 80, %said Henry
Mayer, Jr., in a statement to the
Free Press this morning. Mr.. Mayer
returned from the Twin cities and
Duluth last Saturday where he had
been to make final arrangements for
the 1923 convention of the North
gates from North Dakota, South Da-
kota, Montana, Iowa Wisconsin
and Minnesota" he said. So far ar
rangements have not been made for
the place where the convention will
be held, but it is more than likely
that the Elk's club will be secured.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
BANK. OFFICERS ELECTED
National Citizens Directors Held
Their Annual Meeting Yesterday

National Citizens Directors Held
Their Annual Meeting Yesterday
Directors of the National Citizens
bank held a business meeting yes
terday and reelected the following
officers:
Lorin Cray, president; Geo. w.
Sugden, vice president; w. A.
Streater, vice president; f. K. Mea-
CHER, cashier; A. ]. Gruenfelder, as
sistant cashier. A. E. I Quimby, as
sistant cashier. G
Directors of the citizen Loan and
Trust company met yesterday and
elected the following officers: Lorin
Cray, president; Geo. w. Sugden,
vice president: F. X. Meagher, vice
president and treasurer; w. A.
Streater, secretary; w. A. Doerr, as
Sistant secretary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
ACQUITTED OF MURDER
Toivo Aho Freed BY Minnesota Jury
From Double Staying

Virginia, Mimi, January 10
Toivo Aho, twenty, was found not
guilty of murder in connection with
the killing October 80 last of his
mother, Mrs. Frank Wirtanen, and
his stepfather, Frank Wirtanen, by
district court jury here today. The
verdict held Aho could not be held
responsible for the double Staying in.
asmuch as he ''is insane and has
homicidal tendencies"
The jury recommended that Aho
be sent to the state insane asylum
at st. Peter for confinement until
the Judgment Of the trial court and
the authoritieseof the institution con-
cur in his release" 49,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
RETIRED ENGINEER DIES
Charles G. Clark Had Long Been In
Service of Railways

Winona, January 15.-Charles G.
Clark, aged eighty seven. veteran
retired railway engineer, who had
been employed by both the Chicago
and North western and the Chicago,
Milwaukee and st. Paul Railway
companies, died at the residence of
Charles Daun, 103 Gilmore avenue,
where, with, his daughter, Caroline
Clark, he had been making his home
since the death of his wife on Oc-
tober 81 last, previous to which
time the family had resided at 52s
Wilson street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
ATTEND HEALTH MEET
DR.. chesIey Will Go To Washington
To Attend National Conference.
Associated Press plspatch.l

ASSOCIATED Press Dispatch.1
st. Paul. January 13.-Drl A. ].
Chesley, executive secretary Min
nesota state board of health, will
leave Sunday night for Washington,
D. c., where he will attend a meet
ing of the state and provincial con
ference of health authorities of
America.
The meeting is called by DR.. r. M.
DIN, secretary of the conference, to
discuss with President Harding the
re organization of the federal health
work
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
Farmers Elevator Planned,

yMadelia, January ia move to es-
tabIish a Farmers elevator in Madelia
is meeting with considerable encour-
agement and Juding from present in
the project will prove a real
ity in the near future. Henry HilIe-
sheim is taking the lead in promoting
the proposition and already "a large
number of prominent farmers and bus
mess men have subscribed a consider
able sum for the purpose of establish
ing the new elevator. O.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
Alleged Bad Creek Issuance.

New UIm. january 12.-Oscar kam-
erud of Springfield. who is said to
have issued worthless check in the
sun, Of S25 on the Golden West hotel
in Minneapolis. December IA, and who
went to the CITY to answer to the charge
of issuing such a check last Tuesday.
Is alleged to have cashed two more
worthless checks while there. His
bondsmen have withdrawn their surety
and he is now in the county Jail at
New Ulra.5 His hearing at Minneapolis
fer the first check Is set for today.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
Hold Annual Meetina.

Especial 70 Ihe Free PrtsS.J
Duyerne, Mimi, January 1.-TWO
Luverne organizations have held their
annual meetings and elected officers for
the ensuing year. The Commercial club
has named Harper Schaffer president
and F. A. Leicher, secretary and the
Farm Bureau association has elected
Charles Husen, president and f. A.
Dunn secretary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
school Principal Rsslaned.

Especial TO The Free Press
Granite Falls, Mimi. January 10
Edwin S. Dotg, principal of the local
Junior high school, and !, Miss Helen
school have resigned. Miss Clara
johnson has been named as Mr. Doty's
successor and Miss, ElIe Olds will suc-
coed Miss Reed = -,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
Some Hen, This Is
Especial to The Free Press

ISpeclaI 70 The Free Press.
Eelville, local chicken iancier, is the
owner of the real efficiency" Ecn of
this section. Belville's Mrs. Biddy Is
not only strong on numbers but cro-
duces super size egg, Between De-
cember and 26. with two days vacx
ton for Christmas she laid fourteen
aggs. $50
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
Blind ATTORNEY. Was Here

Herman MarQuardt, the Dl1nd at
torney of Fairmont. was in Mankato
today enroute to Minneapolis. Mr..
Marquardt declared the he was in
favor of restoring capital punish
ment in Minnesota There is al
together too much banditry in this
country and one way to- reduce the
number Of bandits is by either hang
ing them or sending them to the
electric. chair" said Mr.. Marquardl.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
Co operative Creamery planned

Fairmont, January 12-On Thurs
day, January Is. at 1 p. m, a meet
ing will be held in Wards hall,
where farmers from the vicinity OF
Truman will gather to consider a
cooperative creamery. The cream
cry project was brought up at the
meeting of the Truman Farmers
Shipping association Wednesday
The Commercial club of Truman is
ranging for this meeting.
cooperating with the farmers in ar
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
Pioneer Resident Called

Jackson. Mimi, January 1S.-The
death ofNFrederick Junker. ninety-three
years of age. one of the Oldest resi-
gents StI Sol OF jackson county; occurred &c at
in 1929, Mr.. Junker emigrat.d to
America IS years ago.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
BERNDT BOUND OVER
Soft Drink Parlor Man At st. Peter
Before Court Commissioner.

Before Court Commissioner.
julius Berndt, soft drink parlor
proprietor of ST. Peter, who was
arrested last week by federal officers
on the charge of illegal sale and
possession of intoxicants, appeared
before United States Commissioner
Frank E. Morse in this city this
morning. The defendant waived ex-
animation and was bound over un-
der the two counts mentioned to ap
pear before the federal grand jury at
Mankato during the April term. His
bond was placed at $500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
Endorse.d - Maxor,

w nona, January 12.-Alderman
George l.. Kerkow, president of the city
council. was endorsed for mayor at
the Winopa Trades and Labor council
last pight1at Eureka hall. it was learn
ed today. TssS
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19

Yale students Voluntarily decided
to sisiilit drinking, but some naJ
thi1A the ssS1 IS the limit
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1923-01-19
FaIrmont Pioneer Dies.

Fairmont, January 13.-James Arch
err Burton, aged seventy. is dead He
came to Martin county in 1870.
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HUNDREDS HEAR
! 1923 G. W.. u. SERMON
Commencement Week Program
Opened at Peace Gross,
Cathedral Close.

George Washington University's
week program was
opened with baccalaureate services
yesterday afternoon at the Peace
Cross, Cathedral Close. Mt. st. Albans.
Several hundred seniors and as many
friends and relatives heard the SER
mon which was preached by Rev.
Hughell Il. w. Fosbroke. dean of the
general Theological seminary of the
Protestant Episcopal Church of New
York.
The opening address was made by
Evening star., 1923-06-04

trict, there were 155 convictions. as
against sixty-six for the entire fiscal
year 1922. prison sentences aggre-
eating but two months and fines
$63,486.
The New York federal courts are.
and have been, hopelessly clogged
with prohibition cases. both criminal
and civil. More than $500 cases are
still pending in the four jurisdic
tions Now that the federal courts
must hear the whole brunt of ap-
pretending and trying liquor male-
factors. a state of congestion Is con-
templated that easily may bring the
whole administration of prohibition
justice in the Empire state to a
standstill.
(Conyright, 1921
Evening star., 1923-06-04

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HOLD 0NE-DAY RETREAT
Franciscan Sisters Plan Event for
District Women.

An intensive one-day spiritual re-
treat for women. under the direction
of a Carmelite retreat master. will be
conducted next Sunday at the MI.
Carmel national retreat house. zoo
r street northeast.
The retreat will begin at 10 o'clock
In the morning and close at $50 in
the evening Three spiritual con-
Evening star., 1923-06-04

Rev. James E. Freeman. pastor OF the
Church of the Epiphany, bishop-elect
of Washington.
A reception for the graduates will
be held at the Washington Club by
President and Mrs. Howard l.. Hodg-
kins this afternoon from to Z
Women's University Club will give a
campus tea to the woman graduates
Commencement exercises will be
held Wednesday morning at 1910
o'clock at Memorial Continental Han,
Degrees will be awarded more than
400 graduates.
Evening star., 1923-06-04
COAL OUTLOOK HOPEFUL

All reasonable demands of the con-
suming public for coal transportation
can be met by the railroads If their
credit situation is secure and IL coal
mining is safeguarded against pro-
longed strikes that tie up production,
according to a report made to the
United States Coal Commission By a
special committee of the American
Railway Association.
Even the peak demands for coal
during winter months. coming from
domestic consumers who cannot or
do not take a portion of their needs
Evening star., 1923-06-04

ferences will be given--at 1890, 2:30
and 4:30 o'clock
The Franciscan Sisters of the Atone
ment at the retreat house are direct
ing the arrangements. and those
wishing to participate IN the retreat
Evening star., 1923-06-04

A "taxicab' used in Rome abouGl7s
AID. is described by the Roman lliSE
torian Vetruvius. An ingenious COPS
trivance allowed pebble to drop into
a bowl under the car for every thou
sand PAGES travelled.
Evening star., 1923-06-04

from summer outputs. the committed
declared. will not cause difficulties
considering the present supply o!
rail equipment.
Evening star., 1923-06-04
are asked to apply to the sister SUI
perior by letter or telephone.

Z Educational facilities are the same
for women as for men in Greece.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-07-05

O. Is there an American CHAMBER
of Commerce in Haiti?-J. J.
A. One was organized at the
American Consulate at Port au
Prince on March 16. 1923. The
president is Walter f. Voorhies.
O. How fast does motion picture
film run Nv. @. L.
A. About sixty feet a minute. APP
proximately ten words OF a title re-
quire six feet of film.
@. What is the best thing to use
for celaning an automobile radia-
tor?-A. G. l..
A. Drain the radiator. Dissolve
one-half pound Of I've in five gallons
of water. Strain mixture through
a cloth and pour into the radiator,
the run the engine for five minutes
Unscrew the plug from the bottom OF
the radiator and drain thoroughly. If
there should be a petcock instead OF
a plug unscrew the entire petcck so
that the sediment may run out free
ly. Then flush the system with
fresh waller and run the engine
while doing SO. Be sure that you
wash all the I've from the radiator
and engine water jackets.
@. How many roses are sold in
the United States FL. j. p.
A. The number of rose blooms an
nua1ly grown for sale has been esti-
mated at 100, 600, 900 valued at about
5000, 900. This industry did not ex-
ist in 1850 and its real development
dates from 1870.
@. How many aliens enter this
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-07-05

Homework of American women now is ~lightened by
about q million pieces of electrical apparatus, not counting
lights. The list of these electric labor-saving devices in the
home will interest ma:
3y850,000 Vacuum cleaners
100000 Electric fans
2.915,000 Electric Clothes Washers
100000 Heaters and radiators
100000 Toasters
$780, 900 Coffee percolators
$4,000 Sewing machines
10000 Ironing machines
100000 Dish washers
These are the devices that lead. Others, of course. The
wonder is that there aren't more in use. There will be, in
time.
In 1880 the population of the United States was less than
half what it is now. In those days, less than a million dollars
was invested in the electric light and power industry.
Today the investment is around five billion dollars, OF
about 5000 times as much.
In our whole country are 100000 homes, and 8500,O00
Of them are wired for electrical service. In addition, the
power lines are ready to extend the service to 100000 more
homes as soon as they want the power.
The electric light and power industry is growing SO rap-
idly that it requires a billion dollars of new capital each year.
Electricity will be the main fuel and power Of the fu-
ture. We have barely entered the Electrical Age. One OF
its greatest developments will be the conversion of coal into
electric power at the mines, the power to be sent out over
the country by high tension wires or by radio. Among other
things, this will save tremendous sums OF money and time, BY
eliminating long hauls Of coal from mine to consumer.
Chained Lightning is growing up into your best slave.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-07-05

country surreptitiously PC. H.
A. It is estimated that the num<
Der runs from 100 to 1000 q day.
&c. What Is a writ OF habeas corx
pus?-E. H. T.
A. 1t is a writ issued by the judge
of a court, requiring the person in
confinement to be brought into court
SO that just inquiry may be mazda
into his ase. It's object Is TO pres
vent arbitrary and prolonged ing
prisonment. Habeas corpus Literally
means "Thou hast the bly,"
@. What mode of address did Kl
George use in greeting the BRIDE
the Duke of York upon her arr
at Buckingham Palace ?-H. A.
A. His Majesty greeted her
the words Your Royal Highn<
Q. How long Is a young marN
woman supposed to wear mournfH
for a father, brother or child ?-I
b. @.
A. A married woman wears, II
mourning for her child, brother, sis
ter or parent, the same sort of dressI
as she years in cas- of widowhood'
with the exceptio nof the white bon
net ruche. Many women of excel
lent taste simply wear black clothes
ldNluS 6ltcn UP Aui0Idl CECpCs
@. How many automobiles are in
use in China and in Japan &c. L. T.
A. According to tn ealtest statis-
tics available, in January, 1922 there
were 1920 automobiles in Japan
or one to every 1854 of the popuia-
ton, in February, 1929 there were
$50 automobiles in China that IS
one to each 37,008 population. In
the United States there is an auto-'
mobile to each ten inhabita1ts. |
@. What was the original name o4
the Ladies Home Journal2--A. II. D.
A. 1t was called the Ladies'
Journal. A picture OF a house was
printed under the words and the
word Home" beneath the picture. 1t
was not intended to use the word az
part of the title, but subscriptions
made out to the Ladies' Home Jour-
nal began to come in. The name was
then adopted.