The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-06-26
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in North DAKOTA for time, but for
the last six or seven years has pe-
sided in Mankato, and has conducted
a poultry ranch. He is we'll spoken
of.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tyler will reside at
Euclid, Mimi, where the former will
engage in stock raising. The best wish
es of all will accompany them through
life.
Minneapolis Journal: A wedding of
last evening was that of Miss RUBY
| NJ. Stanchfield daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. L. L. Stanchfeld, and Arno A.
Kranhold, which took place at the
home of the brides parents. lll2 Lo-
gan Avenue North. DIR. Marion d.
Shutter performed the ceremony, which
was witnessed by a small group of
friends and relatives. Wild roses,
palms and ferns formed the decora-
lions through the house and simulated
an altar in the livingroom. where the
VOWS were spoken. In the diningroom,
where a buffet supper was served,
mound of pin. neonies conferred the
table. As the bridal party approached
the altar Miss Elizabeth Fisher played
the 'I.ohengrin" wedding march.
Miss Lillian Stanchfield cousin of
the bride. was the maid of honor She
wore pink mousseline de sole trimmed
with Irish crochet lace Her flowers
We're pink roses. Walter Kranhold was
nis brothers best man. The bride
wore a princess gown of French lawn
with yoke and sleeves of duchesse lace
She carried shower bouquet of brides
roses Mr.. and Mrs. Kranhold left on
an extended wedding trip. They will
attend the wedding of the brides
cousin, Miss Maybelle Metzger, in
Kansas City, Mo-, June q, when Mr.
Kranhold will be the best man.
Among the out -of-town guests who
attended the wedding were Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. Kranhold, of Mapleton
Mimi, the parents of the bridegroom.
Mr.. KrannoId is former resident of
Mankato..
Miss Mary Belle Pettis and Samuel
II. NJ. Wides were united in marriage
at 1880 O'Clock last evening at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
s. J. Pettis. at, Lake Washington, Rev
John Sander of st. Peter officiating
The bride was attended by the groOm's
sister. Miss Grace NJ. Nildes, as brides
maid and Misses Anna Pettis, her sister
and Edna McGrath as maids of honor
The groom was attended by his bro
Their, Will S. Iildes, Charles Cobb
and Ira Pettis, the latter brother
of the bride. Eleanor Wldes, little
sister of the groom, was the ring
bearer, and the little daughters of Mr.
and Mrs. Jetherow Kloss were the aow-
er girls.
The house was prettily decorated
with ferns and pink and white peonis
and the grounds We're illuminated The
reception that followed was attended
by two hundred guests, and sump-
tuous Intercourse banquet was served
upon the lawn.
The bride is a graduate of tne Man
kato state normal school, in the class
of 1905 and is a most estimable young
lady. She was the recipient of numer-
Gus handsome and costly gifts. The
groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
L. Wildes, an old and highly respected
resident of Lake Washington, and is a
progressive young farmer. Both have
numerous friends who will extend their
best wishes They will be at home
after July 10 in Kasota township.
Among those who attended the wed
ding were Mrs. Frank Dellaughter o
Mankato, sister of the bride; Mrs. G
H. Porter, of Minneapolis, sister O.
the groom; Mr.. and Mrs. A. r.
Wildes and daughter, Mrs. Fuller of
ColfaX, aunt and cousin of the groom
:. :! !.
The WOman's Keller corps gave the
first of series OF quarterly enter
tainments last evening at Odd Fellows
hall, which proved to be very de-
liyhtful affair. Tables were set in the
dining room and delicious refresh
ments were served at eleven o'clock
Peonies and roses were used in profu-
sion throughout the rooms. Mrs. M
ID. Fritz who was recently elected de-
partment Treasurer in Minneapolis, was
formally indicted into her office. Mrs
Pymat acting as installing officer
These ladies were each presented with
handsome bouquets of flowers. Mrs
Dir. Herring of Lake Crystal presided
at the piano.
Judge Lorln Cray gave one or the
most interesting talks the Post OF
Corps has heard for some time. He
told of his recent visit in the south
land in company with Mrs. Cray
They went directly to Nashville, Tenn.
and the Judge was enthusiastic in his
praise of Southern hospitality and al
though his associates were all men who
fought in the rebel army, their kind
ness and cordiality knew no bounds.
In company with several OF these ex
Confederates Judge Cray was able to
locate the place when he was wounded
and he also located the old log cabin
now occupied by negroes, under which |
he had hid his. cooking utensils dur
ing That terrible battle. An artist ac
companied them and number of pic |
lures were secured. He was present |
at two conventions where the Daugh |
tiers of the Confederacy were in session |
and says that while they revere the
memory of their heroes they show moi
animosity toward the Northern sold |
iers. Judge Cray's remarks abounded
with praise for the hospitable manner
in which he was received on this very |
delightful trip.
Miss Cornelia Mansfield rendered a
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