The Mankato free press., 1909-10-22

1859 Shortly after the birth of their
first son, Mr.. Tompkins enlisted as a
volunteer in Company G, l4th Regi
ment, Wis, Int, in which Co., he serv
ed as first corporal until the close of
the war, when he returned to Wiscon
sin to take up tie battle of life and
make home for his wife and boy
The second son was born Oct %,
1867 and tie family removed to Spring
field Minn., in July, 1871. being one
of the first settlers of that section,
where they have since resided with the
exception of one year Their third
son, William Ralph was born Aug. 2,
1877 and died two years later.
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Entertained the Beta Mu Kai Gamma.
Mrs F. X Meagher and Miss O'Don-
nell very pleasantly entertained the
Beta NIu Kai Gamma club at six
thirty o'clock dinner on Saturday at
the home of Mrs. Alea9her. In the
dining room was Il pretty decoration
of SALIVA in a glass basket and the
evening was spent in playing bridge.
ID. q. Tenney of Fulton street left
for st. Paul this morning, where he
will attend the meeting of the Tele-
yraphers' union.
Mrs. West of A1inneOpa was visiting
in the city last Saturday.
Mrs. Patrick Gainor and Mrs. Chris
topher Gainor of Good Thunder, who
We're in the city visiting It the home
of their sister, Mrs. Dennis McGrath
of Mankato have returned to their
home.
Miss Anna Weir of Good Thundet
who has been making short visit at
the home of Mr.. Ford, North Fourth
street has returned to her home.
Mrs. W. b. Falancer of this city
has returned home after making a
visit at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs F. Hike of Good Thunder.
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Will Give Supper.
Next Saturday afternoon the teach
ers of the Pleasant Grove school are
to give supper at the Congregational
church parlor beginning at five o'clock
and continuing until all are served.
The object is a worthy one and will
naturally interest many in that the
proceeds are to be used to purchase
a new piano for the kindergarten de-
partment of the Pleasant Grove school.
The supper is to be given by the teach
ers, assisted by the parents, the latter
having shown much interest and will,
ingness regarding the matter. An en-
thusiastic mothers meeting was held
last week at which the affair was
planned and arrangements made.
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Pleasant Dinner Party.
Gertrude Nerbovig entertained a num-
Der of her young friends at dinner OH
Saturday evening. The table was cen
tered with pretty arrangement of
white marguerites and yellow chrysan-
themums and covers were placed for
ten. Following the dinner the young
people enjoyed an evening of dane
ing. Included among the guests were
Loretta Olson, Katherine Brown, Kath-
crime Wise, Alice Hayward, Charles
Brown. Howard Johnson, Edward Wise,
Harold Willard and Fowler Hart
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Chicago Guests Entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Paegel entertained
on Friday evening in honor of Mr.. and
Mrs. Leak of Chicago. There were over
fifty guests present and games were
enjoyed during the evening, after which
an elaborate midnight supper was
served. Mrs. Leak is sister of Mrs.
Paegel. The evening was specially
delightful one and greatly enjoyed by
all of the guests and also by the
guests of honor.
A Birthday Party.
Mrs. 0. o. Grue entertained few
friends at dinner yesterday afternoon
at one o'clock, at her residence, 545
Belgrade avenue, in honor of her hus-
bands birthday. Fourteen were pres
ent, and the dinner was sumptuous
one, and the guests spent the after
noon. Some nice musical selections
were rendered Mr. Grue was presented
with several nice gifts as mementoes
of the occasion.
Entertained for Mrs. Eberhart.
Mrs. S. a. Swanson of 727 North
Second street entertained very delight
fully ON Saturday afternoon at five
o'clock dinner in. honor of Mrs. A. o.
Eberhart, who will soon leave Mankato
for her new home in st. Paul The
rooms throughout were prettiy decor
ated in American flags and covers were
placed for nine guests. The affair was
an especially enjoyable one.
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Will Entertain C. N. Andrews.
Mr. and Mrs. F. X. Meagher are to
entertain informally at six thirty din
ner this evening, in honor of G. n
Andrews of San Diego, who formerly
lived in Mankato.
c. L. Butler spent Sunday at Still
water.
L. w. Morgan of Blue Earth was i'll
Mankato Saturday evening.
Corner +. Z. Kennedy is OH the
sick list, but is improving.
County Surveyor w. L. Brooks went
to Waseca today Oh business.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. keene spent
Sunday with friends in Judson.