The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-10-16
From Mondays Daily.


Grand Master W. p Roberts of Min
neapolis visited officially Mankato
lodge No. II, A. F. and A. M. Satur-
day evening. The attendance was
large and after the lodge work of the
evening, a banquet was served, which
was in charge of the ladies of the
Eastern Star.
Saturday was the 'tinth anniversary
of the marriage of Postmaster and
Mrs. A. j. Veigel, and in honor of the
event sixteen of their friends formed a
delightful surprise party upon them in
the evening, bringing refreshments and
good wishes. The evening was spent
in playing $780," and Mrs. w. X.
Buffham won the head prize. MIR. and
Mrs. Veigel were presented with num-
>Nber of gifts of tinware.
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The n. o. X. club of North Man
kato gave Mrs. Joseph Leonhardt of
325 Belgrade avenue a very pleasant
surprise party on Friday afternoon
of last week. The afternoon was spent
in playing 500. Dainty refreshments
were served. after which Mrs. Leonhardt
was presented with beautiful berry
spoon. The guests departed express.
ing keen regret at losing Mrs. Leon
hardt from their club, yet wishing her
success iii her new home. Mr.. and Mrs.
Leonhardt and family leave for Mex
lea City, this week where they will re-
side in the future.
Z Thomas Davidson returned Saturday
from his eastern trip, where he at
tended several meetings.
c. o. Daley and family returned
at noon today from Owatonna, where
they went Saturday, to visit Mrs.
Dailey's parents.
Phil Lease, and Henry Wiltgen and
their wives and one or two children
spent yesterday on the LIE Sueur river,
having a pleasant outing. They hunted
a little and cooked their meals with a
camp fire.
Mrs. HI. p Hansen of Lake Cry
stall was in the city visiting friends
Saturday evening.
Frank Clague, state senator from
Lamberton, was in the city last even
ing.
Mrs. Seymour left this afternoon
for New York and New Jersey, for an
extended visit.
Alderman Gary AMI wife returned
Saturday night from Winona county,
where they visited the formers old
home since Tuesday.
A. Abraham of GAINESVILLE was in
the city today.
w. ]. Sullivan and wife of Elmore
were visitors in Mankato today.
A. R. Cummings and lady of Mar
shall spent last evening in the city.
H. G. Allyn of Madison Lake spent
yesterday in the city. s".a .a.o
Joseph Kircher went to Emorel yes
terday to visit his brother, John. ~
Gen. j. H. Baker went to st. Paul
this afternoon to attend the meeting
of the state historical society, and will
also attend the meeting of the loyal
legion in Minneapolis tomorrow night.
DIR. J. S. Holbrook returned today
from Chicago. While there he pur-
chased an ex-ray machine and other
office appliances for his new rooms in
the National Citizens bank building.
Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Williams are
entertaining Mrs. Young, Manson, Iowa,
Miss Sloanaker Chicago, and Miss
Fisher, Tacoma, Wash. The ladies and
Mrs. William were girl friends at
Montrose, Iowa.
Mrs. W. w. Eberhart has returned
from two weeks visit in Chicago.
Verne Walrath has returned to his
duties at Rosenberger & Currier after
having the misfortune of stepping in
Il pail of clasp. 1t was feared that
blood poison would set in. His many
friends are glad to see him around
again.
Mr. and Mrs Charles Riser of Al
gona, Ia, who have been visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. H. J. Riser left for their
home Saturday afternoon. They were
delighted with Mankato.
From TUESDAYS DaiIv.
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