The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1906-09-14
From Thursdays Daily.

Kelly to Thomas j. Conway of St Peter
was solemnized at st. Johns Catholic
church mt nine o'clock this morning, in
the presence of gathering of friends
and relatives. Rev. Father Robert Hughes
who returned a week ago from his Eu-
ropean trip, performed the ceremony.
Low mass was held, and Miss Lulu Good
win PLAYED the wedding march from
Lohengren as the party entered, and the
Celia Mulvehill of st. Peter, cousin of
the groom, was the maid of honor, and
John Kelly of this city, brother of the
bride. was best man. The decorations in
the church were flowers ami palms. at
the oflertory, Miss Kelly, sister of the
bride. sang the solo, ITO Jesus, Our EN-
voice. and at the communion she sang
Ave Maria" with equal grace.
The bride was handsomely gowned in
silk null over white silk, trimmed with
Irish point lace. and wore veil and ear
ried bouquet of bridal roses. The maid
of honor wore white embroidered null
over white silk and carried white roses.
Both looked very attractive.
After the ceremony the party repaired
TO the home of the brides mother, Mrs.
James Kelly. 2l5 South Fifth street,
where we..di... breakfast was served.
The dining room was handsomely dec
grated in red. green and white with cut
flowers and vines. After an excellent re-
past, the MANY gifts received by the
bride were admired. At one o'clock the
bride and groom took train for the
twin cities, and from there they will go
to Chicago and elsewhere. Upon their
return, they will be at home at st. Peter
for a short time. after which they plan
to move to Mankato to reside.
The bride is the oldest daughter of
the late Officer James Kelly and wife
and was born and raised I'm Mankato. She
is highly esteemed and charming
young lady, and has large circle of
warm friends. The groom comes from
an old and respected ST. Peter family
and was raised there. He is highly
spoken of by all who know him. The
best wishes of all will be extended to
the young couple.
Several out of town relatives witnessed
the nuptials.
Miss Della Il. Gill and Forrest \. Nor
rill, the latter of Sidney, Mont. were
united in marriage at the home OF tn;
brides parents. Mr. and Mrs. James j
Gill, 4l6 Poplar street, at $3.50 o'clock
Yesterday afternoon, i'll The presence OF
some thirty relatives and close friends
The ceremony was performed i'll the
parlor by Rev. 4. Z. Fillmore. The
wedding march was played by Mis-
Blekre.
The rooms were darkened and rel
and white candles were lighted. White
orations The bride was gowned in q
neat fitting dress of drab silk. and car
ried bouquet of red roses. The couple
were unattended.
After the ceremony luncheon wa
served. after which the bride and groom
took the Milwaukee train for the twir
cities. \ number of the young people
accompanied them to the depot ant
literally showered them with rice.
The bride was presented with mum
Der of handsome gifts. She is the oll!es
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Gill, and wa.
born and reared in Mankato and grad
uated from the high and normal schools
and taught for nine years with mucI
success. She taught for FIVE years al
Shaska, two at Redwin9 and two in thu
Franklin building in this city it was
while teaching at Shaskl that she me-
Mr.. Morrill,, who was superintendent o.
schools there. She is charming yOun:
lady, with many irienls.
The groom, while formerly teacher
is now wealthy ranchman. He lives
upon his sheep and cattle ranch, ant
there he will take his bride after u shor
time spent in the twin cities. He il
highly spoken of by all wac know him
Both bride and groom are members o
the Episcopal church. The BEST wishes
of all will accompany them.
Among the out of town guests pres
ent were Mrs. Frank Billings of st
Paul. an aunt of the bride, Miss lei,
Barnes of Fargo, y. d., cousin, ant
Nr. King of Redwood Falls.
Mrs. George POND very pleasantly ell
tertained the West Side whist club a
her residence on Hickory street yester
day afternoon in honor of Mrs. c.. II
Lehman Bridge whist was played ant
delicious refreshments served.
The residence of Mrs. w S. Howe, %;
Lincoln street, was the scene of very
ENJOYABLE surnriae Ia ST avauin,r in hono