The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-11-30

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time was had by all. Symptuous re-
freshments were served during the
course of the evening. and the company
departed at late hour. The occasion
was a farewell party for Miss Schorn
and her brother They left the following
day to spend the greater share of the win
ter with their uncle in Madelia. They will
be greatly missed by all their friends,
but their best wishes go with them.
Mankato lodge No. SO, Knights OF
| Pythas, has issued invitations for its
annual Thanksgiving ball, which it will
give at the A. O. L. w. hall on Thurs
day evening. Lamms full orchestra
| has been engaged. and elaborate refresh
ments will be served 1t will be one
of the finest parties of the winter. and
those receiving invitations are fortu-
,, nate.
About twenty-five ladies of Marlitt
lodge rendered Mrs. A. Magin pleas
ant surprise on Saturday evening, the
occasion being her birthday. The even
ing was spent in playing games. Re-
freshments were served.
Mrs. Mary i. Boegen was very pleas
antly surprised at her home, lO3 South
Broad street, on her return from church
spread and twenty-five guests awaiting
her, her daughter and son and their
families and other relatives being pres
ent 1t was the occasion of her sew
entieth birthday. Two beautiful bou-
quets-one of chyrsanthemums and one
of roses-adorned the table which was
ladened with all kinds of good things
to eat. During the afternoon and even
ing, whist was played and the event will
be long remembered as a most enjoyable
one by those who were present.
Miss Alice Rhodes was surprised in a
novel manner at her home in West
Manlato Saturday evening. About thir-
ty-five of her friends were present. The
evening was spent in playing games and
a number of musical selections were
rendered by Miss Rhodes, Miss Viola
Enz and Miss Esther Lemke. Dainty
refreshments were served to the COM
pany.
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hickok of $50
East Main street entertained number
of friends on Saturday evening, the oc-
casion being the thirtythird birthday
anniversary of Mr.. Hickok who was the
recipient of number of gifts, among
them a handsome O. r. G. charm. The
out of town guests were Mr.. and Mrs.
r. Peterson. Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Hickok,
EImore; Mrs B. Cordill, Lake Crystal.
The affair twas u very pleasant one.
Mrs. Joseph Rucrup last evening very
pleasantly entertained number of the
friends of Miss Ida Tressler of Blue
Earth and Miss Blanch Crosby of Ma
della. who have been visiting in Man
kato. The evening was given up to va
rous pleasurable features. Nice re-
freshments were served.
A very enjoyable card party was Civ
en- at the home of Gottfried Strobel,
Saturday evening. Progressive cinch
was played The head prizes were won
bv Miss Cora Renerson and Oscar
Hauch, the foot prize, Julia Hauch and
Erde Wenner. The office elected John
Strobel as president and Oscar Hauch as
secretary and treasurer.
The marriage of Professor Frederick
Brezinsky of st. Peter and Paul's Cath
olic school. and Miss Marie Eckert will
take place at the brides home, Gutten-
burg, Iowa, Thanksgiving day. Professor
Brezinsky left for there yesterday.
Miss Brohm and Alois D'Vlame, both
of North Mankato, are to be united III
marriage at st. Peter and Paul's Cath
Ollie church tomorrow morning. They
will reside on the north side.
Judge and Mrs. W. L. Comstock VIII
entertain the Town and Country club
at their residence on Agency hill this
evening at $3.50 o'clock dinner. Today
is the anniversary of their marriage,
and the affair will have added interest
on this account.
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The Cotillion club will give the first
of it's parties of the present season on
Wednesday evening of this week at the
Saulpaugh.
The labor unions of the city will
unite in giving grand ball on New
Years. eve The matter is in the hands
of committee of arrangements. The
hall where the party will be given has /
not vet been selected.