The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1903-01-09
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The marriage of Miss Stella Davies
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. w. B
Davies, and Mr.. Edward Minea o
Des Moines, Iowa, was solemnized a
st. Johns Episcopal church at clever
o'clock Thursday forenoon, the Rev.
Geo. q. Davis officiating. The church
was filed with invited guests.
The wedding march was played b,
Miss Fannie Pitcher at the organ ant
Miss Blanche Keene with the violin
The interior of the church was beau
tifully decorated with holly, cut how
ers, potted plants. etc.
The bride looked beautiful il
French lawn, with point lace trim
mings, and carried BRIDES roses
Following the ceremony, Dime,
was served to the bridal party and
relatives at the home of the brides
parents. 119 South Fifth street.
twenty covers being laid. The room
was tastefully decorated with flowers.
The bride received many handsome
presents, consisting of cut glass, sill
verware, china, etc. Her gift from
the groom was locket set with dia-
monds and saphires.
Mr.. and Mrs. Minea left on the 8 80
p. m. train over the Chicago Great
Western road for ST. Paul and Chi
cago, and will return to Des Moines
in couple of weeks, where they will
make their future home. A large
party of friends showered them with
rice at the depot.
The bride is the third daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Davies. and was raised
to womanhood in this city. She gradu-
ated from the high school last June.
She is favorite of large circle of
friends, who esteem her for her many
admirable qualities. The groom is a
Wells, Fargo Express company messen-
ger on the Chicago, Great Western
road, running from Dss Moines to
Kansas City. He ran out of Mankato
for four years, and has many friends
here. He is highly spoken of as a
young man of integrity and worth.
He and his bride take with them the
best wishes of all.
Among those who attended the we'd
ding were Mr.. and Mrs Will T.
Davies of Eagle Grove and Mr.. and
Mrs. W. A. Riddle of Duluth.
One of the pleasantest dancing par
ties ever given in Mankato was that
of Mankato lodge No. 225, B. P. o. E.,
at the A. o. U. W. nall Thursday.
The attendance was about one hum
dred couples, and included several
people from out of the city.
The hall was never before half so
deliberately decorated. Quantities Of
flowers and plants were used. filing
the air with perfume. Two big pyra-
mids were built up in the lodge hall. the
floor was strewn with rugs and robes.
The Elks' colors. purple and white
were brought out. A canopy and
canvass was extended from the en-
trance across the sidewalk for the use
of the guests on arriving and depart
ing. Each lady and gentleman was
presented with bouquet.
Delightful refreshments were served
by the ladies of st. Johns Episconal
church.
The full Concordia orchestra fur
nished music and received many COM
pliments. The dancing was so much
enjoyed that the floor was not cleared
until after three o'clock this morning.
The Elks did themselves proud on
this occasion as on others, and again
demonstrated that they are the Best
People On Earth.
Blue Earth lodge No. 30, A. o. U
W., held it's twenty-fifth anniversary
ball &c its hall on New Years eve.
The attendance was about $50, and
Heath 4 orchestra furnished the music.
Supper was served and all present had
good time.
The FIRST annual dance of the Car
penters' union was held at Schiller
hall Wednesday evening, and was
attended by about 1875 couples.
Lsmm's orchestra provided the music,
and refreshments were served. Every
body had an enjoyable time.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Willard enter
tanned their cousins at their home on
Byron street last Thursday. About q
dozen were present and had very
pleasant time.
Miss Ethel Currier entertained q
number Of her young friends at her