The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-05-17

agrees with George. He is,loOking fine.
He has not decided yet whether he will
enlist again or not. George is an eX-
celent young man, and his many friends
are clad to welcome him home again.
Mrs. Kelly of Duluth is the guest
of her son, DR.. Kelly in North Man
kato.
John r. Thomas. the furniture man,
has a relapse and is confined to his
bed again.
From Tuesdays Tally.
The marriage of Carl Floren of ST.
Paul and Miss Martha SchOetter of
this city took place ut three O'Clock
this afternoon at the German Lutheran
church. Rev a. F. Winter officiating.
The attendants were Misses Mary Floren.
sister of the groom. and Clara StrObel
and Adoph Schocttler. brother of the
bride, and William Mood \ large party
of the friends and relatives of the young
couple gathered tg witness the ceremony.
After the ceremony. a reception fol
lowed at the home of the brides moth,
er. Mrs. Schoettler, who resides on Third
avenue Ample refreshments were
served, and the affair was very enjoy
able.
Both of the Young people have many
friends who extend their best wishes.
Mr. Floren formerly lived. in Mankato,
and his mothep still lives here. They
will reside in St. Paul. where the groom
holds position with the Twin City
Rapid Transit company.
Miss BIechel was united in marriage
to Frank Brandt at st. Peter and PauPs
Catholic church this morning, III the
presence of party of friends and rela-
lives. The bride was nicely attired IN
blue taffeta. The couple have many
friends who wish them well.
Miss Lena Lnsper and Peter Rcyland
were united in marriage at eight O'Clock
this morning at st. Peter and PauHs
Catholic church. \ gathering of friends
and relatives were present, and the bride
was prettilv dressed in French lawn aud
carried roses. The couple will reside
over the pantorium on Jackson street.
The brid~ts home is in Belgrade. She
is an excellent young lady, and the
groom also has numerous friends. They
have the best wishes of all.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. b. Walker were given
delightful surprise at their home on
Center street last evening, it being the
forty second anniversary of their mar
riaoe. About thirty five of their friends
and neiohbors formed a party that ar
rived at eight o'clock and spent the
remainder of the evening MIR. and Mrs
Walker were presented with very
pretty set of sherbet glasses. Mrs. Fred.
l.. Holtz making the presentation III an
original way that was pleasing. Refresh
ments were served, and all had very
pleasant time Mrs. Mabel koke OF st.
Paul. who is visiting her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. alker. assisted i'll carrying
out the surprise.
The Foreign Mission society of the
Baptist church will be entertained by
Mrs. I.eet ON Walnut street at 2:30 to-
morrow afternoon.
DIR. w. w. Eberhart returned this
morning from Texas. He states that the
spring has been very backward there.
but that vegetation is more advanced
than here He found the crops the
furth along in Kansas and Missouri
hut considerable havoc being wrought
with wheat by the green bug.
DR.. II. ID. Vain of st. Peter was IN
Mankato over night. having come to the
city to conduct Il post mortem eXamlna-
ton. assisted by one or two local physi-
clans.
Emil Kastner of Comfrey was an ar
rival in Mankato today.
Miss Carrie Robinson left last night
for Pocotello, Idaho.
w G. Hoerr. II. L. Schmitt. 5. b.
Wilson A. r. Pfau ST. and A. X. Pau