The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-07-08
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Should the lake continue to rise, peo-
| pie along the shores will find that they
can dispense with their docks, as at
some points the launches and sailboats
can already come close into shore with
out the formality Of lying off the docks.
Along Orono and other north shore
points, some Of the landings are nearly
foot under water, and it has. been
necessary to raise several Of the larger
at Mound the dock has been flooded for
some time, and even the large steam
boat landing at Spring Park is partly
under water. One of the captains who
has been touring the lake for many a
year says the lake has not been as
high as that since 1892.
Mrs. F. B. Semple, Will semple and
Miss Rebecca Semple have returned
from Italy, where they spent the past
winter, and are occupying their coun-
! try home at Fernda1e. Mrs. Semp1e
entertained at mouse party over Sat
urday and Sunday. " y.
| At the Lafayette club about every
available room was occupied from Fri
day until Wednesday,, and the mem
bers spent a delightful Fourth amidst
| the pleasant surroundings of the club.
Messrs. and Mines. w. j. Keith, P. B,
Hunt, Henry J. Moreton, B. H. Wood
worth, q. M. Harrington, P. B. Smith,
g. G; Bagley, A. NJ; Lindsay, E. Mapes,
.: 9. kibbe, g: r: Piper, g, II: Par
F Faaps BfRgeMX f Rissso Newport e p
Mrs. George Moore and daughter, were
among the many visitors at the club
for several days. " - s~.
Mr.. and Mrs. Victor A. johnson are
at the Lafayette club for the rest of
the season.
Mrs. Pintti and Miss Pintti of Aa-
rora, N. Y, have been guests at the
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. B. Koon spent Sat.
urday and Sunday at the club.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. G. Pryor entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. D. s. Cummings Of wa.
SEGA and Mrs. E. A. Hendrickson Of
st. Paul at the club.
Miss Turney and Miss Sharp were
guests Of Mrs. George H. Partridge.
Mrs. Stoner Of Calcutta, India, an5
Mrs. Springer Of London, England
spent day at the Lafayette club, the
Mrs: Ralph Rees, Mrs. L. g. Apt
Mrs. Harry Fem and Mrs. G. F. Rice
Of Carman g bay chartered the Comet
for a tour Of the lake and picnic trii1
yesterday. A trip including stops al
the Excelsior Casinon and the Tonks
Bav roller skatink rink was made.
Mrs. W. P. Mcdonald Of Excelsio
entertained at dinner Monday evening
for three out-of-town visitors Mrs
Will Ross Of La Moure, N. b, Mrs
Tucker of Courtney, N. Y, and Mrs
Clark Detwiler Of Tacoma, Wasoh.
Mrs. s. G. Tuthill, Mrs. j. G. John
old Tuthill were visitors at the lax
4 and made up luncheon party at Ho
tel Del Otero.
The opening hop will be given at til
new pavilion, Hotel Del Otero thi
evening. AS the evening bids, fair t
pc a fine one, host Of guests from til
tanned by Manager and Mrs. Hopkin!
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Metl
odist church will give its annual sal
Tuesday afternoon and evening, Jul
IL. The women Of the society hav
gathered q beautiful line Of fancy an
useful articles, and the tables will col
f goods.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. G. Bornstad of Mi
waukee,, Wis.,, were at the lake Thur
day and made a tour on one Of til
steamers, entertaining a party Of te
Minneapolis and st. Paul friends. NJ
and Mrs. Bornstad are on their wa
home from a trip to the Yellowstor
park and the Portland exposition, an
have been entertained for q week b
Mrs. Bornstad s parents in St. Pau
They left for their home last night.
Il Mr.. and Mrs. William s. 5McWa9
Il will entertain the former officers ,
the Thirteenth Minnesota regiment
their summer home on Christmas IL
Aug. IL. The date of the battle
Manila falls on Aug. Is, but this b,
ing Sunday the reunion will be he
on the Saturday before. 1t is to be
picnic party and the guests upon a
irving at Excelsior will be met BY ha
racks. After q picnic supper a. tr
across the lake will be made to after
one Of the hops. Each Of the guests
to contribute share toward the spree
and jolly time is anticipated. m
out of town members of the regimel
were invited some time ago, and the
responses, which will come from ov
land and sea are to be read.
Mrs. III. McC. Merriman Of Fairviie