Manning Monitor
Gustav Franke, our city tailor, is still up at Rochester, Minnesota, and is said to be quite low and grave hopes are entertained of his recovery, although a letter received Tuesday from there stated that his condition was a little improved. It is hoped by his many friends here that he may recover soon again. They expected Gustav, Jr., from West Point, New York, Monday.
Carroll Sentinel, 1908

Gustav Franke left Friday for Rochester, Minnesota, to have an operation performed by the celebrated Mayo Brothers, for a goitre on the left side of his throat. These doctors are supposed to be the greatest surgeons in the world. Mrs. Franke and her daughter, Mrs. Freelove, went up Tuesday to be with him until he is out of danger.
Carroll Times, November 5, 1908