The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1908-01-17


chiffon with panne velvet and point
lace and she held an arm bouquet
of red roses. Miss Emma Speakes
of Hastings, Mimi, sister of the bride
groom, was in Il modish gray chiffon
over pink silk and her flowers were
pink roses. The two bridesmaids,
Misses Lila Poehler of Minneapolis
and Selma A. Daugs of st. Paul, were
in white and their flowers were pink
roses. Carl Speakes brother of the
bridegroom was the best man and DR..
IT, T. Poehler and b. Carlton Torelle
were the ushers. Little Dorothy Demp
sic of Henderson, Mimi, led the bri-
dial procession as flower girl. She
wore sheer white lawn and her flowers
were pink sweet peas.
An informal reception followed the
ceremoney and light refreshments were
served in the dining room, which was
appointed in pink. The centerpiece
of the table was high handled basket
of roses with large pink bow and the
light of tapers accentuated the dainty
arrangement.
Mr. and Mrs. Speakes have gone on
a short wedding tour. They will be at
home after Feb. l, at 24Ol Harriet
avenue. The brides travelling gown
was of brown broadcIoth.
Miss Winnefred Cole who formerly
lived in Mankato, gave an informal tea
yesterday afternoon at her home on
Eight street S. Minneapolis, for Miss
Margaret Nicholas of New York.
A very pleasant surprise was had on
Miss Lillian Deike at her home last
Sunday evening by few of her
friends. Games were played and dainty
was presented with beautiful mani
cure set.
Mrs. G. +. Piper. formerly of this
city, now of Minneapolis, was hostess
yesterday afternoon at an afternoon
tea at her residence, 22O0 Pleasant
avenue One hundred invitations had
been issued to meet Mrs. James Brain
erd of Springfield, ILL.,, who is the
guest of Mrs. G. NJ. Stone at the Nir
ginia The hours were from four to
six o'clock. Mrs. Piper and Mrs. Brain
erd received in the drawing room
which was bright with American
Beauty roses and ferns. The recep-
ton hall and library were in red, with
clusters of starry poinsettias arranged
amid asparagus ferns. Tea was served
in the diningroom from a table APP
pointed with pink roses and pink
shaded lights.
Last evening Mrs. Piper gave a buff
fet supper in honor of Mrs. Brainerd,
to company of twelve quests.
Mapleton Enterprise: In compliment
to Miss Julia Hub of Mankato, May
Wilbur entertained very pleasantly
Tuesday afternoon.
Rev. n. B. Tuleen, pastor of the
Swedish Lutheran church, was given
a surprise Tuesday evening at the
church by his parishners. He was in
vited to the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
E. A. Engwalson, and from there was
accompanied by them to the church,
which was unlighted. Upon entering
it the lights were turned on, and he
found the church filled. To complete
the surprise, Lieutenant Governor A.
o. Eberhart in a neat speech presented
him with purse containing about So
Refreshments were served in the base
ment, and all had very pleasant
time.
Modern Samaritans installed officers
last night, after which members adj
/ iourned to Smith & Mentions restaur
ant where they enjoyed an oyster
supper The Samaritan lodge is en-
Toying substantial growth and it's
financial condition is excellent. The
ladies' degree excels in the entertain
mcnt of its guests.
Mrs. C. F. Wheeler and Miss
Claire Wheeler of Ledyard, Iowa, were
visitors in the city today.
| George M. Smith left today for
Omaha where he will make his future
home, accompanied by the best wishes
of all His wife will join him later.
F. Gehrke of Sleepy Eye was in the
city over night.
d. f. Hale and wife of Wayzata
were Mankato visitors today.
Henry Wallheim, who has been OH
the road for the Hillsdale Liquor com
pany of st. Paul. has accepted the
position of day clerk at the Stahl
House.
| G.. Zobalio of the Mankato Candy
Kitchen, transacted business yester-
day at Waseca, returning last even.
ing.
Mrs. T. Il. Coughlan was operated
upon yesterday morning at st. JOseph's
hospital and her friends will be
pleased to know that she is doing
nicely and will soon be out again.
George Gray of Vernon Center was
in Mankato yesterday.
Mrs. Anton Osten is seriously i'll.
| Coroner Kennedy continues to gain,
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