The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1907-02-22
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Miss Maud Miller, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John Miller of West Mankato
and Mr. John Devans of TINS city were
married yesterday afternoon at two
o'clock at the residence of the brides
parents. The ceremony was performed
by Rev +. NJ. Martinson of the First
Baptist church Miss Anna Crossfield
was the bridesmaid and Alfred Miller
brother of the bride, was the best man
The happy yo,mg compile will reside in
this city.
Mrs. Charles X. Otto very pleasantly
entertained the West Side Whist club
this AFTERNOON at a Valentine party at
her home on East Hickory street.
Mrs. F. X Meaeher gave a thmble
bee Tuesday at her prettily appointed
home on South Fifth street. A party
of forty ladies spent a very pleasant
social afternoon. The decorations were
effective, red and green being the pre-
dominating colors.
Master .lohn Willard Youngest son of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Willard, of South
Broad street, was host Tuesday after
noon to Il company of twelve of his lit
L. Il, IL hnx
elaborate affair and the boys greatly en-
loved the entertainment. In observance
of Lincoln's birthday, flags and bunting
in the national colors played an impor
tant part in the decorative scheme. A
lunch was served during the afternoon.
4 Chicago weddin" of interest to Min
neapolitans took place last evening
when Hiss Caroline Sewall, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs Edmund ID. Sewall, and
Philip II. Brooks of this city were mar
ried at the Church of New Jerusalem.
The ceremony was followed by a small
reception for the relatives and intimate
friends at the Sewall residence on Wood.
lawn avenue.
Miss Alice Ball was the maid OF hon
on. and the other bridal attendant was
Miss Winnifred Sewall, sister of the
bride Sheldon Brooks. Il cousin of the
bridegroom. was the best man.
The ushers were Paul and Harry
Brooks. George Lehman of Bethlehem,
Pa and Clifton DevereuX of New York.
TIE bridal costume was OF white net
and applique lace fashioned over white
satin. and her short tule veil was
caught With IA spray of lilies of the
valley. and her shower bouquet was of
white violets and lilies of the valley.
Miss Alice Ball wore gown of pink
messaline silk, and her flowers were
lilies of the valley and pink roses. Miss
Winnifred Sewall was dressed in white
French batiste, trimmed with Nalen-
ciennes and English embroidery. She
carried an armful of pink rosebuds. Mrs.
Wall. the lloiNcI III lHt III iut. Nolt
gown of gray silk.
AT the reception which followed Mr..
ceiving the guests by Mr.. and Mrs.
Sewall and Mrs. Lester Brooks.
Mr.. and Mrs Brooks left last even
ing for a tour of the east and will be
at home after April ! at 1000 Mount
Curve avenue
There were number of Minneapo-
lis people at the wedding, among whom
were Miss Marion Martin. Mrs. Lester
Brooks, DR.. and Mrs. ID. F. Brooks, An
son S. Brooks and Mrs. w. l.. Martin
Mr.. Brooks was well known in the
city and was Il prominent member of
the Roosevelt club. Minneapolis Tri-
bune.
Philip II. Brooks is well known in
Mankato and he appeared here twice
at the Mankato Theatre as the lead
ing character of the Roosevelt club.
shows.
j. +. b. Thane of Minneapolis. travel
ing agent of the Minneapolis Brewing
company. is in the city today renewing
acquaintances.
Forest Henry of Dover is visitin" in
the city.