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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27
GIVEN THIRTY YEARS.
Scott, the h'g-o Assailsnt Of Miss
Olsoo, Is Sentenced.
From Wednesdays Daily.


Montevideo, mimi, Nov. 25-The
negro, Scott, who brutally assaulted Miss
Helen Olson of Watson on the morning
Of July Is, was brought from Glencoe
today by Sheriff Hartley, and was ar
saigned in court on the following indict-
ments: Robbery in the first degree; burg
larry in the first degree and assault in the
frst degree:
Scott pleaded guilty to the three in
dietments and was sentenced to thirty
years of hard labor in the state peni-
tertiary.
lie will be taken to Saltwater tomor-
row.
The prompt action of the court in this
ease meets with general approval
throughout the community.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27
Ransom County immigration Assn
SHELDON, NORTH DAKOTA

The funeral of the late John Finke
occurred from the undertaking rooms of
Lamm & Landkammer this afternoon.
Nothing more was heard from the rela-
tives.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27
MILITARY WALL MAP.
from Tuesdays Daily.

The military wall map" is about to
be adopted for use of the National CUR |,
and will be of great assistance to the re-
positions, such as "orler arms" sport
arms" present arms" etc. Adjutant
General l.ibbey has sent a sample to each
company and reports Indicate that it will
become popular.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
George w. Ward to Nathaniel D. Ward,
WIZ, neH, neH, and west fifteen acres
of swA, neA, section thirteen, Vernon
Center, for 81.
Charles Graf to Ida E. Graf. lots four,
ten and eleven, block sixty-one, South
Bend, for $475.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27
From Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
The marriage of Miss Matte MINNIE
lyme Wells of Lake Crystal and DR.. T.
N. Mott of Wells will occur this evening
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
krupp, 90 East Summit avenue, st. Paul.
The wedding will be very quiet one, and
the bride and groom will take weeks
trip 10 Chicago. after which they will
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27

machinery. Such was the experience he
encountered this year at eight different
farms. He showed the reporter some
iron files that had thus gotten into his
The files were bent in such a way as
to show that they had gone through some
such process. MIR. Severance says such
tricks this year cost him about $l75 in
paying for repairs to the machinery and
in keeping his men while they were idle.
The Luduc brothers of Belgrade finish
ed up their last threshing yesterday.
Thirteen deer of various sizes and in
GLIDING some fine big bucks we're Sc
cured by the hunting party of five of our
citizens of both sides of the river who
returned from st. Louis county last eve
ming on the ii 80 train. The party in
cluded Joseph Ruerup and Ed Enfield of
the city and o. +. Bennett, his son Frank,
and Willis Ledden, all of North Mankato,
The gentlemen have been hunting dur
ing the past two weeks in the Iron
Range country north of Duluth. They
teen inches of snow which hindered them
great deal while hunting. The game
hos oil haon Sl,itnoH hy fro,nhf onI &c
expected to arrive here by Friday.
George Tidland of LIE Sueur Center is
in the village to spend Thanksgiving at
the home of his brother, Bert A. Tidland,
on Sherman avenue. George is a carpen-
ter and is at present working on the new
school house at lie Sueur Center.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Bel
grade Avenue Methodist church will
give social supper next Friday evening
at the home of Mrs. j. L. Bennett at
1923 Belgrade avenue.
new baby girl was born this morn
ing into the family of MIR. and Mrs. Gust
Carlstrom at 437 Wheeler street.
Young men of the Belgrade Avenue
Methodist church will serve "C' sup
per at the church on Friday evening,
Dec. IL, at six o'clock. The menu in.
cludes clans cousins cooked with crack
er crumbs; coglomerat of chopped
cabbage commixed chiefly with condi-
ments; charmingly choice cold cuts of
carefully cooked cow and calf; crooked
Grabbed cucumbers; convenient cereal
compounds Enthusiastically connected
with churned cream; cake copiously co.
mingled with cocoanut; cake complete
ly covered with chocolate; cups of capt.
tally concocted coffee; creature cheese
(Chinese); crystal cordial q Ia ADAM.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27

Mrs. Ed. Rausch arrived yesterday
from Winona to visit Mrs. VIM. STAN
dish.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27
Horses and Cattle Wanted
N/E have eight thousand acres of
w fine, personally selected prairie

of Assinaboia, on line of new railway,
every acre inspected by ourselves,
and the finest kind of grain land,
which we will sell in tracts from 100
acres up, at eight dollars per acre,
taking good work horses and cattle in
part payment, up to FIVE dollars per
acre, and time to suit the purchaser
on the balance. We have several
thousand acres of choice North Dakota
lands on which we will accept as part
payment horses and cattle to that
amount.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27

Forty or more mothers and grand
mothers of the little four and five year
old tots of the kindergarten department
of the normal school were entertained by
about fifty of these children in the kim
dergarten room from three to five o'clock
yesterday afternoon. Called upon by Miss
Collins, the teacher, for voluntary songs,
pieces and stories, they responded with
alacrity and kept the guests constantly
amused and entertained.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin D. Pay will
celebrate the fifttieth anniversary of
their marriage on Dec. next at their
home at 80 South Second street. This
golden wedding will commemorate the
wedding of Benjamin d. Pay to Miss
Mary A. A. Roper at Juneau, Wis, Dec.
l, 1858.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27

Six hours of social gayety were enjoy
ed by large gathering of Welsh people
who at two o'clock this afternoon open
ed surprise party at the home of Mrs.
Jabez Lloyd at the later's home on Shau-
but street in honor of her eighty second
birthday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27
Social and Personal.
From Saturdays Daily.

From Saturdays Daily.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. d. Hubbard and Mr.
and Mrs. j. II. Ray entertained the
members of the graduating class of 1904
of the high school and the members of
the faculty at the pleasant and spa
cious home of the former, on South
Broad street, last evening. The af-
fair was one of the pleasantest social
gatherings of the season, and was given
in honor of Miss Katherine Hubbard and
John Ray, who are members of the class.
The various rooms were tastefully dec
grated in the high school colors, maroon
and cream, chrysanthemums and car
nations being used, and the effect was
very pretty.
An elegant six o'clock dinner was
served in five courses. Those who as
sisted in serving were Misses frankie
Davis, Julia Christensen, Genevieve
Wakefield and Mary Pau, and Louis
Diamond and Edwin Halves.
Miss Clara Gerlich and Chandler Lar
kin gave several vocal solos, and Misses
Louise Olson and Elsie Koke several
piano solos. All of the selections were
warmly applauded and were greatly ap-
preciated.
The number of guests at the party
was about sixty five, and all are warm in
their praises of the hospitable manner
in which they were entertained.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27
return to Wells, where they will be at
hoMe after Jan. LIST.

l
The bride is the youngest daughter OF
MIR. and Mrs. Wallace Nj. Wells of Lake
Crystal, and she is an accomplished must
ciaa and highly esteemed young lady.
She is sister of Mrs. w. Z. Stewart of
North Mankato. The groom is pros
porous young dentist, and has many
friends. He is a brother of Mrs. E. E.
Davis of this city
The many friends of the bride and
groom will extend their best wishes for
the future happiness and success of the
young couple.
Children of the primary department. of
the normal school to the number of fifty
four and ranging in age from five to
seven years entertained their parents and
friends In the school rooms yesterday af.
ternoon from half past two to five
o'clock. 1t was entirely an invitation
affair bringing about eighty guests.
Stereoptican views on topics appropriate
to the season of the year, showing the
landing of the pilgrims and other his
toric scenes of early America, were cast
on the canvass by the teacher, Miss Lii
Liam Blaisdell, while the children in turn
gave little impromptu talks about them.
About twenty of the tiny tots thus told
what they knew with an ease and self
composure that many an older speak
er would have envied. After the views
were all shown the pupils served refresh
ments to all the company.
Quite a gathering of the members of
the German Lutheran church assem-
bled in the church auditorium last eve-
ming to witness the tying of the knot of
matrimony between Edward AriO and
Miss Elizabeth Kehner. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Winter promptly
at half past seven and at it's conclusion
the bride and groom followed by their
four attendants marched down the aisle
and were escorted across the street to
their home upstairs at 500 North Second
street. The attendants were Henry KEN
ner, brother to the bride; Miss Lena Ario,
the groom's sister; Edward Ario, the
groom's brother; and Miss Elizabeth Ril-
ling, the brides cousin.
Those who assembled at the home of
the young couple in addition to those al
ready named were all very near relatives;
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Bergthold of But
terfcld, the latter sister of the groom;
Mr.. and Mrs. Erick Erickson of North
Mankato, the latter the groom's aunt;
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Lehman, the latter
another aunt to the groom; and Mr.. and
Mrs. Adam Killing, the latter also the
groom's aunt.
A very pretty collection of presents,
comprising in the main silver and glass
ware, added to the happiness of the
young husband and wife, who enjoyed
with their guests a long evening of So
cial jollity.
Edward Ario is a clerk in the clothing
store of H. E. Hance, but has been in
the city only a few months having re-
Gently come here from St. Clair. He is
the son of Mrs. Susan Ario of st. Clair.
The BRIDES parents are Mr.. and Mrs.
John kuehner of North Second street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27

The Ladies' Aid society of the Bel
grade Avenue Methodist church will
give social supper next Friday evening
at the home of Mrs. j. |. Bennett at
1913 Belgrade avenue.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27

George Tidland of LIE Sueur Center is
in the village to spend Thanksgiving at
the home of his brother, Bert A. Tidland,
on Sherman avenue. George is carpen-
ter and is at present working on the new
school house at lie Sueur Center.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27

A fair will be held at the Swedish Luz
theran church ON Main street tomorrow,
and an oyster supper will be served in the
evening A number of entertaining fea-
lures will be on the program.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27

A new baby girl was born this morn
ing into the family of MIR. and Mrs. Gust
Carlstrom at 437 Wheeler street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27

The Knights of Pythias will give their
annual Thanksgiving ball at the A. o.
U. w. hall tomorrow evening. The Con-
cordia orchestra has been engaged, and
refreshments will he served. The party
promises to be one of the most enjoyable
social events of the season.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-11-27

Miss Rose Tanning of this city and
Mr. James W. Smith of Sleepy Eye were
joined in the bonds OF matrimony at nine
o'clock this morning at st. Johns Catho-
lie church, by Rev. Father Daniel Hughes.
The church was beautifully decorated
with flowers for the occasion, and the
ceremony was witnessed by large num-
Der of the friends of the contracting par
ties.
Miss Julia Gardner of this city was
maid of honor, and Mr.. N. w. Otterman
of St. Peter was best man. The wedding
march was played by Miss Elsie Koke,
and quartet composed of Misses Bar
bara Mansfield and Belle Christensen and
Messrs. Clement Schroeder and Faux
ner, rendered several beautiful selec.
lions.
The bride was handsomely attired in
white, as was also the maid of honor.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. M. A.
/ dlu 10 I'LL dtIldCtlNC anu PlCdS-
/ ing young lady. She received numerous
handsome and useful gifts. The groom
was formerly editor of The st. Peter
Journal, and is now connected with The
Sleepy Eye Dispatch. He is popular
and affable young man: Both have nu-
merous friends who will extend congratu-
lations and best wishes.
Twenty-Five near friends of Mrs. A.
Magin gave bcr a jolly surprise last
evening at her home at sos South Front
street in honor of her birthday. A prog
gressive cinch game was the main event
of the evening, Mr.. s. M. Morris winning
the head prize and Mrs. A. Magin the
foot prize. Music, singing and refresh
ments also constituted parts of the eve-
ming program. The best kind of time
was enjoyed by all.
The Knights of Pythias will give their
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-09-06
The Week iD Wichita Society
Tuesday Proves Popular for EDtertaiDipg

ter Whine. Edna Shinn. Maude adams,
! Grace McElroy. Ella Hellar. Title Den
mis-, Clemma Fitch. Sadie Caldwell, Ma
bel Christman and Miss Kinney of Hutch
inson, Reba Carico or Alva, Anna Davis,
Minnie Davis, Minerva Townsend, Mar
garet Sake. Sallie Sake, Laura Pierce.
Mrs Alice Morehead, Mrs. Claude o.
Funk, Mrs Mrs Henry Larkin, Mrs.
! s. G. Kimel, Mrs. Eugene sawin, Mrs.
S. S. BiIingsley. Mrs. Morse.
ON SHERBOURNE AVENUE.
Tuesday evening was a favorite night
this week in society One of the events
/ occurring on this evening was that at
the home of Miss Mary Bother. 4o9 Sher-
bourne avenue. The yard was tastefully
decorated with Japanese lanterns The
evening was spent in music and games
and at a late hour dainty refreshments
: were served.
Those participating in the pleasures
we're: Misses Lorraine Skinner, Reba
Vanladingham, Cliffe Steele, Fannie
Johnson. Fern Sutton, Annie Whaley,
Mary Bother. Ruth Hyde. Irene Cole
man. Flora Bennett. Crystal Sutton, Neva
Willis. Lucille Nelson. Ada Pratt, Cora
Johnson. May Skidmore, Mrs. Roy Den
mis-; Messrs Tom Harley, George Put
nam. Joe Warren, Ernest Hancock. Otis
Gunckel Fred Williams, Ivan Schudder-
George Skidnore. Hershel Nelson, Joe
Butler Lynn Josephson, Jerry F1tzpat-
rick, James sutlard, Robert Rymae.
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DUNNING-MADISO
Miss Vida Dunning, youngest daughter
Of Mrs H W. Dunning and Mr. Ed
Madison Of Kansas City. Mo, were mar
ried Tuesday evening Sept. 1 by Rev.
Father Then. The wedding was a quiet
one and only the family were present at
the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs Madison left "Wednesday
for Kansas City, where they will make
their future home.
GERTEIS- HOWARD.
A social event of more than ordinary
Importance to Wichita society folk was
the marriage Of Miss Florence Howard
and Mr.. Louis Gerteis this past week
It occurred Wednesday evening at the
home of the brides parents, Mr. and
Mrs. j. E. Howard.
The psrlor Of this pretty homo was
decorated with palms and clematis vine.
which draped the chandeliers and win
dows The lights were shaded with pink.
Over the wedding party hung a bell of
white asters with a clapper of sweet
peas. AS the bridal couple unattended
entered the parlor. Miss Laura Pierce
played the Lohengrin march. The Rev.
W. S. Vail, pastor of the Unitarian
church pronounced the ceremony Of that
church. During the ceremony Miss Pierce
played softly, My True Love-" which
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-09-06
First and Second Tioorc.,

ton hall IN chestnut. with an slcove
which is a tiled fireplace. with seats
SpinGled partitions separate 1t from the
han and parlor.
The stairs are easy and graceful and
in the passage 10 the kitchen hack Of
them is a lavatory
The parior has deep hay END effect
with ornamental windows. ard it has
also tiled fireplace The dining room
has fireplace and a wide bay with seat.
IL has weathered oak effect finish
Sliding doors give it privacy II desired
There are excellent pantry and kitchen
arrangements
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-09-06

This is z charming house. particularly
wen suited TO . corner lot or one with
attractive grounds about it It is Sc feet
wide only. but hiss aae sweeping effect.
which makes It seem wider,
It IS built in frame. with shingled walls
and roof though it is suitable for stone
If a stone house IS desired. Il is intended
20 be gray. with white and dark green
trimmings. and q moss green roof. The
tower corner and the bays at front and
side are most artistic.
The interior is unique, having a reesp-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-09-06

Mrs. Rochelle. senior vice president pre-
scented this sunaoVcr IN few nttinn
words. and IN a voice that betrayed deep
emotion. She will take 10 her daughter
the gift and best wishes of "oid No. 60
Among the visitors was Mrs. Mitchell.
another charter member. Mrs pinkhafa
and Mrs. Iarldn were also present as
visitors and Mrs Fyfe OF Chicago. who
has been a member OF the corps
As a matter az course. refreshments
were served. and Judging from "sna;chss''
OF conversation over The cream and cake.
au The older members were IN a rsrni-
niscent mood.
Mrs. Jennie futile now OF Dodge City.
bat who SIN retained Membership n Nc.
90. was present. and it vas a re1i pleas
IRE 70 meet her again. she Il visiting
relatives IN tae city. ard viii probably
remain Fl the city. untfi arter the reen-
ion. The meeting vas a most suJoynbi-
one. the Attendance large and the wbois
affair success ana viii De remembered
as a red letter
THE K. s q. CLUB ENTERTAIN
The Z s. O.. "a ncw club ~ sifis. So
tertainod AZ The home n Miss Laura
Donneu. On Thursday sveninK. The srsr-
ious porch was decorated IN auurosers,
japanese lanterns. sofa pillows. rugs en1
hammock. making a verp pleasant piaes
20 find oueseif situated The featurs
% me evening WAS music. vocal aad
piano aoios. and ensemble SINGING Sop
per was served g. THE dininx room. anti
rauch laughter. as the crowd vas very
canFersaI Asfer supper Prank Payne
GROUPED them and took aashiizhf PIE
sure q the crowd IN T~rnsr brzrsce u
the frst nesting 81 TIE ~faB
Th~ rnsrnbsrz ~ re club are 9ss
Charlie Myrsa. Irene Derssy. Jesa Ross.
Ka;e Paftfiobn. Agnes HoiisatsrE~r.
Laura Dcnusil ard Nabslis Tesfiiosa-
Thesr guests ~srr. ChArsss SFrTss.
Charles An=a. Fr4neis BHiia. Csar~ncs
Rogers. cgy6s EVans. Tom c1sry sns
Prank Payn..
Mrr r Hsrsdrfckson has cert sof
fuvifafioss % q pupils piano sna Euasco-
30 recital. % "a EsFsa during ths corr
ssx =eek-
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-09-06

On the second floor are four bedrooms
and a bathroom. all stained 70 initiate
chestnut or painted. as preferred The
bathroom has enamelled walls. giving a
tile effect
Two bedrooms are in the attic. with
fire storage closets This Is a house which
cannot fail 70 make = beautiful and ar
tistic home; there Is comfort aEt ele-
gance without vulgar display; 4 Is cOn-
pactiy and well arranged. AID. as viii
BE seen. every room has sons special
charming feature OF SIS own Il has q
cemsated cellar. hos-ai- heating and open
plumbing.
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,LI,O CLUB ENTERTAINED

APOLLO CLUB ENTERTAINED
The members of the Apollo club and
their wives were entertained royalty
"Wednesday evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Earl Blake. 1i37 South Topeka
avenue by Mr. O. Q. Bryan, Mr. Earl
Blake. Mr.. Silas Brown and Prof. Robins
who compose the executive committee
of the club.
The lawn at the Blake home was
lighted with japanese lanterns and the
parlors were decorated with drapings of
the GLIB colors-yellow and purple-and
sunfowers and goldenrod. The guests
were received by Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan
and Mr.. and Mrs. Blake, Mr.. Bryan being
president Of the club and Mr. Blake vice
.res;dent A musical program was 4
feature of the evening. Miss Elsie
BRYAN opened the program with piano
solo. "Flirtation,' Berger, Spinning
lady" Goerdeler. and Summer, Itch
ner. Mrs A. w Mccoy gave the Last
s.GonaeIeria' - and for encore Barcell' s
ssCradle Song Her second number was
ss.Andante. spiqato'' Opus p. Chopin.
Miss Mabel Nagin gave two piano num-
hers Mendelssohn's Consolation" and
ia number from Tomey. The Apollo
sclub sang several chorouses. DR.. Muir
FRAY Kirkwood, accompanied by Miss
ssfagil. sang the Creole Love Song. y
and Mrs. Blake, accompanied by Miss
Mabel Pettijohn, sang Mighty Like A
'Fose" and Little Dutch Garden" At
sser the program dainty refreshments in
s4he club coicrs were served.
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FOR FORMER WICHITANS.
Evan Eldridge and his sister, Miss Ma
bel. were entertained one evening this
week by their cousins, the Misses But
ting. Forty old friends of Mr.. and Miss
EIdridge met at the Biting home, 1857
North Topeka avenue to bid them well
come back to Wichita If only for a
sEhort visit.
EUCHRE CLUB.
The six-handed Euchre club was en-
sertainedat Luncheon Wednesday after
snoon by Miss Edna Battin at her home.
4ol North Topeka avenue. A dainty
luncheon with water lilies as favors was
served at 1870. Music completed the af-
tsrnoon'e pleasures.
In addition to the club members the
guests were: Miss Rudy Idle Of Hum
tholdt, Neb, Miss Myrtle Reese, Miss
Mary Findley, Miss B1aneh Imboden,
Miss EVerette Morsman.
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FOR MISS WINNIE.
Mrs.. c. z. Silsbee entertained on Tues
day afternoon in honor of Miss Hester
Whine. The time was passed by the
guests in playing finch and after a
pleasant afternoon they were served with
a dainty lunch at tables spread on the
lawn. There were present: Misses Hes