The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1901-10-04
SOCietV....

Ilormdu, Mlnn., occurred at the nome
of the brides father, Mr. Paul Olsen,
221 Marshall street, at eight O'Clock
last evening. Rev. Mr.. Hove of the
Norwegian Evangelical church. per-
formed the ceremony, in the presence
OF about forty invited guests, the most
OF whom were relatives of the parties.
The rooms were prettily decorated,
autumn leaves being used in the din
ing room, and cut flowers, ferns and
palms in the parlors.. The prevailing
colors were pink and white
Miss Enga Pauline Olsen, sister of
the bride, was maid of honor, and DR..
81. 81. Bingham of Herman was best
man. The groom and best man await
ed the bride and maid Of honor in the
front parlor. AS the two latter came
into the parlor they were preceded by
two little girls, Mabel knott and Jes-
sic Daniels, who were dressed in white
and opened gates of white ribbon,
which separated the two parlors.
They were met at the gate by the
groom and best man, and the party
took their station under horse shoe
Of roses, where the ceremony was per-
formed. The wedding march was
played by Miss Hattie Daniels.
The BRIDES gown was of white silk
MULE, and she carried a bouquet of
rubiEa b-;doI rooac Tho ,ooi5 of
honor wore blue and carried pink
roses
The bride received many beautiful
and costly gifts.
Following the ceremony, light re-
freshments were served on small
tables.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wells left today for
Herman, where they will be at home
after Oct. Goth. The groom is en-
gagged in the banking business and is
highly spoken of by those who enjoy
his acquaintance. The bride is IA
vorite of large circle of friends, and
all will regret to lose her, while con-
graduating the social circles, of % Her
man upon their acquisition. The best
wishes of their friends will accompany
them through life.
The guests from abroad were Miss
Azelia Wells of Herman, sister of the
groom, the Misses Schalenben of - Ma
della, Mr.. Carl Evenson and Miss
of Mic
The marriage of Mr.. S. E. Gieseke
OF. New Ulm and Miss Emma Luedtke
! of this city took place today at the
German Lutheran church. A recep-
tion will be given at New Ulm this
evening at the home of the groom s
parents. The many friends of the con-
tracing parties will extend their best
wishes.
Mr.. Fl. A. Patterson entertained a
company of his gentlemen friends at
dinner last evening in honor of Mr..
Griffin" Mrs. Patterson's 80 father.
Twelve covers were laid, and pleas
ant time enjoyed. The decorations
were red, as were also the. favors.
Cards were INDUCED in, and a smoke
social followed the dinner.
The card party and dance given last
evening by Court Undine No. %, u.
lO.,F., in the hall over the Mankato
State bank, was largely attended land
was a social and financial success.
Mrs J. R. Snow and Steven .Sieberg
captured the head prizes. A dance
followed the card playing. This party
was the first of a series to be given
monthly during the winter.
The parlors of. the Centenary M. E.
church never looked so beautiful as
they did last night when decorated by
friendly hands for the farewell recep-
tion rendered the late pastor, DR.. J. M.
Driver and his estimable wife. -. The
dingy walls, pillars and chandeliers
were completely hidden beneath the
| glowing splendor of autumn leaves,
vines, berries and flowers, while rugs,
draperies, curtains and pictures gave
cozy home like appearance to the
whole.
| A host of the pastors friends re-
sponded to the hurried summons and
thronged to express to him their good
wishes for his future prosperity and
their deep regret at his removal from
their midst.
After an hour or 80 spent in con-
versation, large and beautiful oil
painting, Ruth and Naomi" hand
somely framed, was brought forth and
presented to DR.. Driver To Professor
Koehler's excellent speech of presenta.
ton, every word of (which breathed
love for. the pastor and intense appre-
citation of MS em0rts to advance the in
terests of the = church, : almost every
heart present. uttered a. fervent
"amen." DR.. Driver was too greatly
overcome by emotion to respond with
other than few words of heartfelt
thanks, and to bespeak the friendship
and good will of his own friends for
the coming pastor.
The picture was painted and pre-
scented by Mrs. Spornitz of North Man
The Most Perfect