The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-01-10
From Thursdays Daily.

A happy wedding took place at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. C. S. Thurs
ton in Judson, at noon yesterday,
| when Miss Lora Low of Denver, COL,
| was united in marriage to Ralph
Thurston, who resides upon farm
in Nicollet county, across the river
from Judson. The affair was witnessed
only by the immediate relatives, and
Rev. W. S. Emery of North Mankato
performed the service. The couple were
attended by Miss Martha Thurston,
sister of the groom, and James Nc
Grath of North Mankato.
The bride was tastefully attired in
| brown silk, trimmed with lace, and
of honor was daintily attired in white
vol and carried pink carnations. The
house was prcttily decorated in red
and green, cvergreens, wild berries
from the woods, and pink and white
carnations and other flowers being
used. ta
A fine wedding dinner was served
after the ceremony, and in the evening
a reception was held at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Tburston, attended by
about fifty friends and relatives. Tas-
| ty refreshments were served
The bride received many beautiful
gifts. While she has recently been
making her home in Denver with her
sister, she formerly resided at Stay
ton, where she attended the high
school and subsequently attended the
normal summer school in Mankato,
and taught in the Slayton schools.
Mr.. Thurston met her last summer
while she was visiting in the city and
vicinity She is an estimable young
woman. Mr. Thurston is the oldest
son of Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Thurston,
and is popular and respected young
farmer, who stands high in his COM
munty. Both will take with them
through life the best wishes of all.
Minneapolis Journal: Invitations
have been issued for the marriage of
Miss Cora Frankenfield and Perry
George Speakes, which will take place
Wednesday evening, Jan. 8, at 252
West Franklin avenue.
Miss Frankenfield is a graduate of
the normal school, and taught in the
Mankato public schools afterwards.
Mr.. George J. Spcrl of New Tim
and Miss Minnie Othoudt, Lake Crys-
tai. were married in this city ycster-
day morning. The ceremony was per-
formed at the Methodist parsonage by
Rev. Peter Clare. The couple will
make their home in New Tim.
The reception rendered by Rev. and
Mrs. Willisford to members of the
Baptist church and others was de-
lightful affair. Many people called
at the parsonage during the afternoon
and evening. The decorations were i'll
red and green. Light refreshments
were served and each guest was pre-
scented with New Years greeting.
During the forenoon Rev. Willis
ford called OH most of the members
of his church and left them greet
ing.
The Liedertafel Singing society held
pleasant social session Tuesday
evening at its hall, watching the old
year out and the new one in. Musical
numbers were sung and New Years
punch was served.
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Superior lodge No. 5, Degree of
Honor, held a pleasant card party last
evening after a short business SEES
sion. Mrs. Mary Louise Lang. the
deputy grand chief of honor, installed'l
Mrs. w. B. Davies as receiver, and
the latter will act as installing officer
at Joint installation of officers to
be held ON the evening of Jan. 8,
with the Degree of Honor lodge No. 10
and the A. o. U. w. lodge.
Progressive cineh was played last
evening, and the head prizes were won
by Patrick Sheehan and Mrs. Anna
Mood. Nice refreshments were served.
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