The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-28
From Thursdays Daily.

riage to Samuel Mcknight Fowler. The
house was attractively decorated with
pink and white asters, and the ceremony
was performed in the front parlOr as
the bride and groom stood under a
double arch covered with leaves, vines
and white asters, forming a large bower
Ii was $3.50 o'clock when the groom, UNI
attended. took his station. quickly fol
loved bv the bride, who was escorted
by her father. Just previous to this
Mrs. IL. A. Patterson had sung "Oh
Promise Me- very sweetly, and the we'd
ding march was played by Miss Ethel
lockwood of Minneapolis. Il niece of the
bride. who rendered the march from
Lohcngren.
When the contracting parties had tax
en- their station, Rev. George w. Davis
advanced and performed the ring cere-
monv. while Schubert's scrcnaGe was de-
inc played softly. An informa; reception
followed, participated in by the seventy
guests present. The bride was handsome
lv attired in white Paris muslin over
white talreta. with hand embroidery and
carried bouquet of brides roses. Her
only ornament was handsome diamond
brooch. the gift of the groom. When
throwing the bouquet it was caught by
Miss Cora Kiefler. The brides going
away gown was of dark blue broad
cloth. with hat to match.
Light Refreshments were served at ten
o'clock. a large bouquet of red carla
lions comprising the dining table deco
rations NIesdames J. NJ. Halfhill and
Adelaide Sherman served coffee from
urus at the ends of the table, and Misses
Georgia CluXton, Constance Davis, Mar
ion Willard and Edith lockwood assist
ed in serving. Mrs. Fletcher was as
sisted in the kitchen by her daughter,
Mrs. W. w. Davis.
The bride received large number of
handsome presents, including piano
from her father, hand painted china,
cut glass, silverware and linen. The
various articles were much admired.
Attorney c. j. lockwood and family
of Minneapolis were among the out of
town people present.
The bride is a graduate of the Manka-
to high school. and until recently has
been cashier at Brett's. She is an ac-
complished musician, and, a most esti-
mable Young lady. Mr.. Fowler has for
some years been superintendent of side
for Fowler & Pay, and is an excellent
business man, and popular with all who
know him. The couple have the best
wishes of all for the future.
Mr. and Mrs. Fowler repaired to their
home at the corner of Fourth and Hick-
DRY street, the George b. Owen house
just vacated by c. II. Leaman and fam
lily. and left today for ten days we'd
ding trip. They were well shOwered with
rice as they left the Fletcher residence.
They will be lat home" after Nov. |.
Miss Carrie Daboll and Henry KrOger
were married at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs Fayette Thomas at Fall River, Aug.
20, Rev. John 4. Collinge officiating
The happy couple will make their future
home in AIichigan.-B Badger Blade, OF
Rio, Wis.
The bride was formerly of this city
and has number of friends here.
Thirty five ladies surprised Mrs. L
A. Heating at her home, 322 South
Fourth street, last evening, the occa
sion being the eve of her departure from
Mankato. The ladies presented Mrs
Heating with a beautiful silver candle
Drum bearing five pink candles. Mrs. NJ
J.. Gardner made the presentation. Aft
er that elegant refreshments were serv.
cd All spent very pleasant evening
and departed at late hour. wishing
the hostess success and happiness in
her future home.
Misses Benedicta Moon, Eta Shanks
and Lettie Stowe of Fairmont, are il
Nlankato visiting friends and attending
he fair.
+. L. McCadden of Farmont is spend
inc q few days in the city.
c. F. Rice of Madelia was in the city
over night.
J. NJ. Jackson and wife of st. Cloud
we're in the city today.
Job NJ. Evans and wife left this aft
eInoon for Douglas Flat, Cal, after
spending the summer in the city as the
guests of the formers parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. d. c. Evans.
Ed. Southwicl left this morning fol-
Brainerd
Mrs. W. Fl. Wilson of Owatonna ar
rived last evening to visit her daughter
Mrs. c. o. Daley and family.
NJ ii. Caller. editor of the Vernon Cen
ter News, was in Mankato today.
Julius Reinsburg of Madison Lake
was in Mankato today to attend the
meeting of the canvassing board, Of