The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-12-04
From MONDAYS Daily.
Kraus-Carls0n Wedding.

Wednesday evening" Nov. %, was
the scene of very pretty wedding at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs Frederick
Kraus, Lake Crystal, when their
daughter, Grace Eldora, was united in
marriage to Amel Theodore Carlson.
Miss Mildred Mitchell presided at the
piano and played Wagner's wedding
march. During the service Mrs. Mark
Barney sang, 80, Promise Me-" and
directly after the ceremony, st Love
You Truly"
The groom attired in the conven-
tional black was attended by his
cousin, Philip Landmark. Little lrma
Rowland, dressed in white and carry
ing a basket of ferns and pink ear
nations, preceded the bride who was
gowned in white net trimmed with
point lace over white taffeta, carry
ing bouquet of roses. The brides
maid, Miss Minnie Carlson, a cousin
of the groom, wore blue silk and
carried white carnations. The parlor
was decorated with ferns, smilax and
bouquets of pink and white .carna-
tions. The bay window in the back
parlor was banked with potted plants
and smilaX, in front of which was
erected an arch between two pillars.
The color scheme was green and
white, the pillars and arch being
white, trimmed with smilax. The bell
which hung from the arch was also
white, trimmed with smilax! The bri-
dal couple stood beneath the arch
while the Rev. Brooks Hitchings per-
formed the ring ceremony. Refresh
ments were served by several young
ladies, friends of the bride. The din
ing room was a bower of beauty, pro-
fusely strewn with ferns and smilax.
Pink and white carnations formed the
centerpiece on the table, and white
tapers burning in silver candelabra
gave an added pretty effect.
Covers were laid for six at the
brides table which was banked with
white carnations and smilax. Mr.. and
Mrs. Carlson left for a short trip and
will be at home after Jan. l, at 32i
Belgrade avenue, Mankato. The bride
wore a going away gown of dark
blue broad-cloth with hat to match
The bride was the recipient of many
beautiful gifts. The bride and groom
received the congratulations of hosts
OF friends.
Pleasant Surprise Party.
Miss Fannie Kline was pleasantly
surprised Friday evening at her home,
3l6 Spring street, 1t was her birth
day. The young folks made merry
with games and nice refreshments
We're served.
Will Entertain at Cards.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Fl. Griebel will en-
terrain number of friends at cards
: tomorrow evening at their residence on
Pleasant street.
Mrs. Wyatt Entertains.
Mrs. G. A. Wyatt very pleasantly
entertained small company at 5000
Saturday evening Three tables were
filed. Delicious refreshments were
served. The affair was given in honor
of Miss Branvold of Redfeld, S. d.,
who is visiting in the city.
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w. H. Dart left for his home this
morning after spending few days
as guest of his daughter, Mrs. J. w.
Moore. Miss Izella also spent Thanks
giving with her sister, returning to
Minneapolis on Saturday.
Misses Emily Brown of st. Peter and
Florence Moore of Los Angeles, CAL,
visited in Mankato Saturday after
noon.
Miss Aylesworth of St. Clair was
in Mankato yesterday.
Miss NJ. V. Babcock of Minneapolis
visited friends in the city yesterday
James T. Knowles of Boston, Mass,
is in the city. looking after business
matters.
NJ. Parker and p. Payne of Mapleton
were in Mankato yesterday and today.
f. w. Crandall of Winnebago was
in the city today.
lsldor LOngni of WinOna arrived in
the city last evening.
Adolph HIM of North Mankato is in
st. Paul where he will serve on the
petit jury in the United States court
Representatives elect Jorgenson, Herr
berg and Kelly went to st. Paul on
the noon train to attend democratic
conference.
Miss Kathleen Hart returned to Min.
ncapolis this afternoon.
Peter Kremer of Minnesota Lake
was in the city today.
Attorneys II. A. Morgan, H. c. Carl
son and John F. ID. Meighen and A.
b. Hancock of Albert Lea were ar
rivals in Mankato this forenoon.
II. +. Isker of Waseca dined in Man
kato today.
Warren Miller of Lake Benton. SON.
in-law of Mr.. and Mrs. James Wilson,
was in Mankato today.
A. r. Pau Jr. took a business trip
to Minneapolis today.
Peter Benedict of Minor, North Da-
kota, who has been spending few
weeks visiting relatives in Sterling
township, was in this city yesterday.