The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-12-28
From Thursdays Daily.

place at 1890 yesterday afternoon at
the home of the brides mother. .urs.
Richard Jones of Cambria, in the pres
ence of the immediate families OF the
bride and groom. The groom was at
tended by his brother, Mr.. Spencer
II. Griffiths of Chicago, and the bride
by her sister. Miss Abbie Lowella Jones
of Cambria. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Griffiths. pastor of
the first Congregational church of Cam
bria. In the front parlor, III front of
Il bank of holly and autumn leaves. The
decorations were in white. chrysanthe-
NUNS being used. The bride was attired
i'll a beautiful and exquisite gown of
caster silk. trimmed with cream allover
lace. She carried bouquet of brides
roses. After the bride and groom had
received the congratulations of those
present the party was entertained at
course dinner by Mrs. Jones that was
well served and greatly enjoyed by ALL
Covers were laid for thirty. Numerous
and costly presents were received by the
happy pair. Mr.. and Mrs. Gyiffiths will
leave "Wednesday next for their home at
Donnelly. Mimi.
The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Rich
ard Jones of Cambria. one of the old
est and most respected residents of the
county She is a most estimable and ac-
complished young lady. with wide
circle of warm friends. The groom was
born and raised in Blue Earth county.
and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John j.
Griffiths of 527 Hickory street old and
respected citizens of this city for the
last forty years. After going through
the public schools he went to farming
and now is a prosperous ranchman of
Donnely, MINI. The best wishes of all
will accompany Mr.. and Mrs. GrilIiths
through life.
Mrs. +. +. Craver entertained the HIll
Top club last Saturday afternoon. Nice
refreshments were served at five o'clock
and pleasant time was had. The fol-
lowing officers for the coming year were
elected: President: Mrs. L. c. Fetch
er; vice president Mrs. c. Schildknecht;
secretary. Miss Eva p. Cooper; treasur-
er, Mrs. +. Draper.
Superior lodge No. ), Degree of Honor.
gave the first of Il series of card and
dancing parties last evening and it was
Il great success. The party was given
after the meeting, and progressive cinch
was played, with seven tables. The
prizes were won by Miss Davies and
Mrs. E. V. Walters. Delicious refresh
ments were served, and afterwards those
who cared to dance did so. Similar par
ties are to be given on the second meet
ing night of the month throughout the
winter. es. ...
Spencer r. Griffith of Chicago is in
the city to remain Il few days with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John y. Griffith.
Mr.. Griffith is connected with the ). W.
Butler Paper company. ii
- Miss Al,ina Branbold leaves tomorrow
for Redfield, S. d., to spend the Christ
mas holidays. She is a teacher i'll the
Mankato Commercial college.
James Mulvehill of St. Peter was IN
Mankato over night.
Willard Krinkie and wife of Blue
Earth visited friends in the city today.
l.. n. Olds of Wells was in Mankato
today.
John Schweitzer, the Mapleton drug
oiSt, paid MankatO friends visit to-
day.
Miss Kate NJ. AIork o. Lake Benton,
daughter of Representative Mork, visit
ed in the city today.
A. w. Lonnsbury of Cedar Rapids,
Iowa. a real estate dealer, was in Man
kato today on business.
Senator elect John Moonan of Waseca
was in Mankato over night.
Warren p. Lindsay of st. Paul. dis
trict passenger and immigration agent
of the Missouri, Kansas 4 Texas rail
way, was in Mankato today
Misses Alexia Mckenzie of Adrian
and Mae Strike of Sioux Falls, S. d.,
arrived in the city on an early train
this morning.
Mrs. X. o. Boyum of Sherman, S. D.,
was a guest in the city today.
o. +. Bennett left yesterday for Carrie
ton to look after land interests
Mrs. f. V. johnson left this afternoon
for a visit with friends i'll Chicago.
Mrs. r. J.. Hamp will return tonight
from Superior, Wis. where she has been
for two weeks attending her sister,
who is recovering from a severe illness.
Evan Hughes took a trip to Judson
yesterday afternoon.
County Attorney S. b. Wilson was
passenger to Minneapolis this morning.
III. l.. Schmitt returned yesterday aft
ernoon from st. Louis. where he argued
a case before the United States court
of appeals. 1t was the case where the
Belle Fourche, S. d.. creditors OF the
Widell- Finley company want to set
aside the bankruptcy proceedings. The
case is likely to be finally settled in the
United States supreme court.
New Ulm Review: c. w. Hamilton
of Mankato has rented offices over
Fred Engelbret's place of business and
will become permanent resident of
New UIm. He will handle gasoline lamps
and fixtures.
J. C. Cressey has returned from his
trip.
New Ulm Review: Miss Hovig, one
of the Eagle mill stenographers. will
visit during the holidays with relatives
at Mankato.
Charles r. Butler is at his desk again
after four or five days confinement at
his home with an attack of asthma.
New Ulm Review: Conductor Charles
Richardson is enjoying his annual va
cation. Sunday afternoon, accompanied
bv his wife and daughter. he went to
ST. Paul for a few days after which he
will 90 to Winona to remain over the
holidays.
ST. Paul Pioneer Press: Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Montgomery are entertaining
their daughter, Mrs. De Forest b. Catln
of Mankato.
sheriff Williams took the morning