The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-09-11
From Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
The marriage of Miss Grace May Dorr
to Mr.. Winfred E. Drake took place
yesterday at high noon at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. n. A. Dorr in Hebron.
Rev. Peter Clare, pastor of Cente-
nary Methodist Episcopal church in
this city, read the service. The bridal
couple were unattended and stood un-
der large canopy of flowers when
the vows were spoken. The bride was
attired in beautiful gown of white
lansdowne trimmed with bands of
white silk and baby net. The we'd
ding march was played by Miss Eliza
beth Lloyd of this city.
The decorations throughout the Dorr
home were very effective. The parlor
was decked with daisies, scheme
of green and brown harmonizing very
prettily. The diningroom was artisti-
cally trimmed, pink and white being
the pfedominating colors.
Immediately after the ceremony an
elegant wedding dinner was served to
about forty guests who included only
the relatives and close friends of the
bride and bridegroom.
Mr.. and Mrs. Drake departed on a
wedding trip through Yellowstone Park
and will be at home at Glendive, Mon
tanna, after Oct. /. The bride looked
charming in a brown tailored travel
ing costume.
Both the bride and bridegroom are
well and favorably known in Hebron.
They are members of two of the oldest
and most respected families of that
section and their marriage was an
event of unusual interest. The bride
has lived in Hebron nearly all her
life and is a charming young lady.
She is musician of exceptional talent
and is well educated. She has many
friends in this city, having attended
the state normal school for three
years.
Mr., Drake is young man of fine
prospects. He lived in Hebron most
of his life but few years ago Learned
the trade of jeyeler and about two
years ago went I'd Glendive and opened
a jewelry store that has proven very
successful.
The best wishes of host of friends
accompany this happy young couple
to their new home.
r. f. Bradshaw and party hunted
ducks near Sleepy Eye Tuesday and
got the limit early in the day, nearly
all red heads.
Aid. w. H. Gary went to st. Paul
yesterday afternoon to attend the State
fair
Earl Pay has. had another set back
hhaving suffered from several hemorr-
hayes since Sunday. He had been
gaining finely.
Drs. Beach, Dahl and Peterson and
Mr.. Lille returned last night from a
two days hunting trip near Sleepy
Eye, which they took in touring car.
They had good luck.
Mrs. Joseph Ruerup and Miss Lillian
Deike yeft yesterday for the Twin
Cities to be. gone two or three
days.
Senator Frank Clague of Lamberton
was in Mankato calling on his bro
ther in law, Miles Porter.
Banker Smith of Sleepy Eye was
in Mankato last evening
Harry Dayton of Worthington was
the guest of his mother, Mrs. Lenoir
Dayton, and sister. yesterday.
Attorney w. A. Funk left over the
Omaha last night for business trip
to Denver, Salt Lake City and Port
land. He expects to be gone ten days
or two weeks.
Mrs. Eckhart is home from visit
to the state fair. She speaks very
highly of the Blue Earth county exhibit
and states that it attracts a great
deal of attention from visitors.
Mrs. A. i. Danielson and daughter
Miss Molly, left this morning for the
Twin Cities where they will attend the
state fair.
L. j. Colson went to st. Paul today
where he will remain the balance of
the week.
Mrs. Prowse and daughter have gone
to Minneapolis to take in the fair. Mr.
Prowse and Jessie will join them to-
morrow to remain over Sunday.
Miss Boehmer will leave Saturday