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The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-27
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The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-27

Sitting around tho store stove dis
putting the question OF who found tho
North Pole will not contribute a single
chunk toward the 6lliDg OF the ice
house.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-27

gifted fingers and toes of tho French
artist
Fred c. Graham, always a favorite.
viii contribute tenor solos.
The orchestral music will be excer-
tionally good and the kinodrome pic
turos will be Up 10 the minute.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-27
cYpRloN oooessKI DEAD.

Paris. Nov. 26.-Cyprion Godebsh,
tho sculptor. died today. He was Dom
In 1885.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26

visited a number of places with a
view to possibly locating in some one
of them, but found no place that he
likes as well as AIankato as a place
of residence. His many friends will
hope that he will conclude to remain
here.
Bert J. Henderson, cashier of the
Henderson State bank ut Washington,
South Dakota, was III Mankato today.
He purchased several cars of cattle in
South St. Paul, and had them shipped
to his ranch in Washington
Mrs Charles Mcdonald of La Crosse
arrivdc yesterday and is the guest OF
Mrs. NIunson Burton on Broad street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Surprise on Mrs. Mah0wald.
Enjoyable Party.

Miss Emma Kircher was pleasantly
surprised last night by about twenty
of her friends the evening was spent
in playing cinch, George Stemper and
Alexander Lenertz winning the head
prizes and Miss Landkamer and George
Bienapn were awarded the consolation
prizes. After card playing dainty re-
freshments were served Miss Held
Wrinkle rendered few nice selections
on the piano.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Washington Birthday Affair.

Miss Lora Van Wrinkle gave Wash
ington's birthday party at the home
of her mother, corner Broad and Cherry
streets. to fourteen of her little friends.
Refreshments were served. The house
was decorated with. paper hatchets and
other appropriate things.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Colonial Church Supper.

The colonial church supper at the
Presbyterian church last night, at
which George and Martha Washington
received the guests, was Il success from
every standpoint. The affair was III
charge of the ladies of the first di
the decorations artistic and the guests
were most appreciativc of the good
things both to look at and eat which
had been provided with SO much care
and thought by the division ladies. In
he dining room, where the supper was
served, and also i'll the church parlors
where program of music was later
enjoyed, flags and bunting had been
used very attractirely.
Miss Jennie Fletcher, gowned in a
costume of early days, aud with pow
dcrcd hair, made a vcritablc Martha
Washington, and with Mr.. Archie
| Fletcher as George Washington, re-
ceivcd the guests in true colonial style
The tables were also decorated in flags
and candclabra and the menu was
truly delicious; the colonial desert
proved to be ice cream with cherries
served with cookies in the shape OF
hatchets. Eighty guests were present
After supper Miss Mamie Slluse anC
Blanche Fletcher entertained everyone
with instrumental music and j socia
hour was enjoyed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Rush of Events.

Rush of Events.
The usual rush of pre- Lenten affairs
has characterized this weeks society
events and distinguishing number of
socially notable functions have marked
this, the last week before Lent. Con-
spicuous in the society world of the
last two days have been the costume
affairs. all colonial, of course. The
older set, the younger set and even
the very youngest and newest members
|of society have dined in costume and
have enjoyed representing colonial
times.
For many today will bring to a close
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Surprise Party.

DU1 P11SV 4 u1tys
Master Richard Scbaub was given a
surprise party at MS home on Lewis
street last night The party was made
up of about thirty young people. The
evening was spent in a social way
Cards were played at five tables. The
prizes were won by Master Harry
Pihalc, Clement Jcassen and Miss Due
ball. \ nice supper was served
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
From Wednesdays Daily.
Society Will Not Be Wholly Dead.

Ash "Wednesday is here and with
it has come the usual planning for
sewing and reading classes, whose OBJ
iects arc charitable endeavor and men
tai edilication One hears on all sides
arrangements for much along lines that
will benefit and improve. Society will
not be wholly dead, for thimble bees,
picture puzzle and soap bubble par
ties, musicales and guessing contests
will not be out of order, if with a
definite purpose of benefit to some
person or organization. Many arc de-
Gliding on large efforts to be mater
iaized. Some will give up their ia,
vorite pastime. while others will busy
themselves i'll indefatigable endeavor.
in charitable work. The season of well
doing and well thinking is upon us.
Tourist Club Entertained.
Mrs. j. A. Willard and Mrs. George
Robbins very delightfully."- entertained
the members of the Tourist club yes
terday afternoon at the home of Mrs
willard on Broad street. 1t was 8
costume party and was the greatest
kind of a success The decorations
were the national colors, both flowers
and flags being used. Although it wa
a costume party it was not ESSENTIALLY
colonial one. although there were sew
eral Martha Washingtons, and mos
perfect Mrs. Browning was present. ais
Nellie Custer. Mrs Abraham Lincoln
and Mrs. Senator Clay of Alabama
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Pleasing Entertainment.

FlcdSiuS CHlSl ldlnIcut
On Monday and Tuesday evenings of
| thi, week an entertainment was o vcn
| by the two choirs connected with the
Immanual German Lutheran church. The
| families and friends of the members
were invited and an evening of music
and dialogues was en- loved. There are
| forty members in the two choirs and
| the entertainment was held in the
Evangelical school building.
Miss Annette Hepncr, a professional
nurse from Chicago has arrived and will
remain here permanently.
| DR.. W. W. Eberhart returned this
morning from Amarillo. Texas, and will
remain few days and then conduct
another excursion south.
| DR.. Cyril +. Sweet of Alinot \. d.,
is visiting Dir. w. a. Beach and c. G..
Nortbrop and families for a few days
W. o. Craig of Austin was in the
city over night.
John +. Bowe of Farbault was in
AIankato yesterday afternoon.
II. A. label of Minnesota Lake was
in Mankato yesterday.
II. ID. Wcndt of Welcome paid the
city a bushes visit yesterday.
r. F. Hiebcrt of Wcstbrook was in
Mankato yesterday.
Aldermen Schroeder and Nonowald
and President j. n Day will attend the
meeting of the Minnesota River I'm
provemcnt league at st. Paul tomor
row.
| Oliver C. Peterson, the AInboy miller
was i'll Mankato over night.
John S. Brand of Faribault was il
the city last night.
W. y. Bosin and O. c.. Kunkel O.
Rapidan were in Mankato yesterday.
w. Ii. Dysler of Faribault was il
T.. Mankato last night.
William Brust of Sleepy Eye pal,
the city II visit today.
Mrs. A. a. Lindanl of Granada ant
Miss Harriet Lindahl of Winnebago ar,
visiting friends in the city
S. S. George of Morgan is visit
ing in the city.
Alderman G.. W. Eichstaedt was
, visitor to the twin cities yesterday, re
turning on d delayed train at tire
: O'Clock this morning.
Il Attorney w. J. Pell returned Mon
\ day from his trip through the west
which extended TO coast points. II
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
From Tuesdays naily.
Little Folks Party.

Yesterday afternoon, from 2:30 to
430, Master Mark Walker, third son
of Mr. and Mrs. O. w. Walker, enter
tanned fourteen little friends and school
mates, the occasion being in honor of
his seventh birthday. A dainty lunch
con was served and the afternoon
was delightfully."- spent in playing
games.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Bridge Party.

Mrs. Farnum entertained number
of ladies at bridge yesterday after
company came dressed in pretty colonial
costumes. The affair was given in honor
of Miss Agnes Meagher and was greatly
enjoyed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Shower For Miss Cora Kieffer.

Shower For Miss Cora Kieffer.
One of the prcttiest parties of the
week was the surprise shower given to
ried in the near future. The shower
was given by Mrs. William Deylng
and Mrs. Charles Wyatt at the home
of the former, on Clark street, and was
tions were i'll patriotic effects and were
very elaborate. Pink tulips and car
nations were artistically used in the
parlor, white red carnations with flags
gave colonial suggestion in the dining
room and cherry tree with real
cherries made most attractive center
piece,
The hall had been transformed into Il
literal GYPSY booth, and Mrs J. j
Snow, prettily gowned i'll gypsy attire
told the fortunes of everyone. Miss
kielfer was completely surprised il
her return from a dinner Invitation
that had been expressly planned that
/ the guests could arrive umbcknowr
to her and no one was apparently tC
be seen when she entered the door
1t was miscellaneous shower although
linen predominated. The gifts were ar
ranged i'll Il most unique manner, it'll,
katheryn Jones being the bearer of tn,
pretty things for the bride to-bc. 4
small trunk had been covered and decor
ated with pink hearts Oh each o
which had been written by the guests
and later the reading of these formed
10 pleasant feature OF the evening
The trunk was drawn into the parlo
by Natheryn Jones III toy expires
wagon which was also decorated.
i The whole idea was one OF the pref
tiest that has ever been carried on
and was appreciated by everyone. Mis-
Elsie Koke played wedding march u
the gifts were brought in which adde
much to the already happy occasion
A delicious three course luncheon wa
served and Miss Kietfer was wished tn
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Wedding Anniversary.

Yesterday was the twenty second
wedding anniversary OF Mr.. and Mrs.
George w. Scherer. aud dozen of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Washingtons Were in Attendance.

One of the most ENJOYABLE Washing
tons birthday parties given in the
city was that given last evening
by Misses Mile johnson and Car
RE and Alma Almquist. at the home
of the formers parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
S. Johnson. 70S North Second street
The decorations were in keeping with
the day. The Misses Almquist were
costumed to represent General and
Mrs. George Washington, and the TWEEN
ty-two young ladies who were the
guests arrived, dressed as young girls
with abbreviated skirts and hair done
up in pig tails" down their backs.
The refreshments were very dainty
and prcttily served in Washington style
The johnson boys, brother and cousin
of one of the hostesses were gotten
up to represent colored walters, and
filled their parts admirably. The even
ing was spent with games and music
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Mr.. and Mrs. He'll.

Mr.. Joe He'll and wife entertained
about twenty of their friends Satur-
day evening at their home on the st
Peter road. The young people went in
the Blue Jay and on arriving at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. He'll enjoyed
a suppcr and dance.
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Stitchery Club Banquet.

The annual anniversary banquet of
the Stitchery club which took place
last night at the home of Mrs. c. L..
Oleson, was another of the pretty club
affair that has taken place this week.
The house was decorated in flags. flow
| ers and candles of national coOrs. all
in colonial effect, as were also the place
cards in design. Colonial souvenirs
were al each plate, and candelabra sur
rounded by flags formed a pretty set
ting as a centerpiece. An elaborate
dinner of four courses was served to
twenty of the members and husbands
after which a surprise was rendered
the gentlemen in the event of all the
guests going to the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. j. Veigel. Fulton street. There
the rooms were also artistically decor
atcd in stars and stripes, together with
flowers of national colors and the even
ing was spent i'll playing military five
hundred Small silk flags were given
for each progression and for prizes at
the end, larger silk flags were given to
the four at the winning table. These
were won by Mrs. DR.. Snow, Mrs. A
i. Wilson, Mr.. Neigcl and Mr.. Butlam
The evening was one of pleasure from
beginning TO end
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Dow-Mcrrill Nuptials.

Announcements were received today
by Mankato people of the marriage of
Miss Sylvia Chase Dow to Mr.. Frank
l.. Merrill, which took place at Nor
gan Hill, CAL, on Feb. Il. They will
soon be at home at Los Angeles where
MIR. Merrill plans to engage in bust,
ness.
The bride is sister of Mrs. CLAY.
ton l.. Kennedy of this city, and hav-
ing formerly attended the normal school
here, has many friends in this city
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26

certain social affairs of lighter vein,
while others who do not feel 1T neces-
sary to deny themselves will add some
extra duties and obligations OF help
inc hand nature The Lenten season IS
truly upon us and the time is at hama
for each to decide how best to give
the world and their fellow beings all
the encouragement and help possible
Pleasant Surprise Party.
4 very pleasant surprise was ten
dercd Mr.. and Mrs. l.. +. Ollngcr at
their home Friday evening by about
thirty five of their friends. Dancing
was the amusement of the evening.
i. :: :.
Modern WOOdmen Dance.
The dancing party given last even
ing by Modern Woodmen OF America
Camp No. $50. at the a. .. I. W. hall
was well attended, and greatly enjoyed.
The committee spared no pains to sec
that he quests were well looked after
and the decorations were III keeping
with the day. LammS orchestra luih'
ished the music.
I. !.
Entertained at Luncheon.
On Saturday Mrs. Chris Johnson
pleasantly entertained number OF
young ladies at luncheon i'll honor o,
Mrs. George Kline of Montana and
Miss Mabel Doka of st. Paul.
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Surprise on Mrs. MahOwald.
4 pleasant surprise was rendered Mrs
! Mahowald last night by about thirty O.
her lady friends. the evening was de
voted to playing cinch. The prlze'
were won by Mrs. Alfred and Mrs
Johnson. Dainty refreshments were
served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
MANKATO FREE PRESS

best of best wishes for her happy /
future.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26

TIC JIESdW FUZZIC.
Society everywhere is 'jgsaw -puzzel
mad" This comes as one of the latest
edicts from the cact and south. Par
ticularly at the resorts is it raging,
and bridge has had to retire to such
an extent, i'll favor of this fascinating
past time, that it is hopeless quest
for the bridge devotee to procure play
crs for an evenings game. At two of
the large hotels in Florida. it was nee
essary to turn several of the card
rooms into puzzle retreats" and the
craze is fast increasing. Nor is it UNI
common in drawing room of a south
ern villa to see every available spot
! from the top of a grand piano to the
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Party BY High School Students.

On Saturday night Il very successful
dancing party was given in Schiller
hall by the high school students and
high school alumni. About fifty young
people enjoyed good program of
dance music, furnished by Miss Mamie
Skusc. The party was chaperoned by
two of the high school teachers, and
was one of the prettiest parties the
students nave ever given.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Pleasant Social.

The members of St Cecilia choir and
ladies held a pleasant social affair Mon
day evening. Musical numbers were
rendered, and refreshments were served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26

The regular club program was supposed
to be carried out, but SO interested
was everybody in, everybody else and
how "she looked" that the literary
part was very happily made shorter III
order that Il really social afternoon
could be enjoyed.
At six o'clock a delicious four course
dinner was served and covers were
placed for twenty eight. After the
serving of the dinner Il genuine sur
prise was in store for the ladies, IN
the unexpected arrival of the husbands
who appeared i'll most happy frame
of mind, for they had in truth abso-
lutely surprised the costumcd Tourists
and this feature lent an added fcelin"
OF jollity to the already pleasant oc-
cason. Mrs. John Ray, former mem
Der of the club, was an ont of town
guest who also with her husband came
| as Il surprise TO the Tourist members.
! Music and charade were participated
! in during the evening and brought to
| Il close an affair that was Il complete
success in every possible detail.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26

japanese Party.
Mrs T. Blum and Mrs. III. Szamct
entertained seven tables of 800 this
afternoon at the home of the former
OH South Front street. 1t was Jap
ancsc party and the decorations and
the japanese idea and designs.
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George Washington Party.

Mrs. George Pond will entertain foul
tables of bridge tomorrow afternoon
1t is to be George Washington part,
with colonial and national colors il
decorations.
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Page-Maxfeld Wedding.

Ensign Louis Henry Alaxlicld nephew
OF p. X. Wiser, will be married to Mis-
Harriet Jackson Page, at Norfolk. Viz
9inia, on March 6. Mr.. AIaXfield'
home is in st. Paul. He has a humble
Of acquaintance i'm Mankato.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-02-26
Mystic Stitchery Club Banquet.

The ladies of the Mystic Stitchery
club are TO give their annual anniver-
sary banquet to which the gentlemen
are invited, tomorrow night at G:3O
dinner, 1t is to take place at Mrs.
c. l.. Blossoms on Pleasant street and
covers will be placed for twenty.
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Was An Enjoyable Affair.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Olinger living
OH the Eagle Lake road entertained
about scventy-five friends at their
home last night. Cards and dancing
made up the evenings pleasures and a
fine supper was served 1t was de-
lightful party.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-06-16

ton and Ragsdale Tor the home
club. Parsons is the twirler who
was given a long trial by Columbus
this spring.
FIRST INNING.
Willouglby went out, NIcKernan
to Spencer. Wolfe out, Collins to
Spencer. Farrell cinged and stole
but was left when Williams ground
ed out.
McKernan fouled out. McAllister
grounded Duffy went out, Parsons
to Staley.
SECOND INNING.
Staley flied to Blake. Reilly sltied
to Totman. Watkins singled and
stole. Lucas famed.
Spencer singled. To,man sacri-
fi,ed. Blake lined to Farrell. Col
lins and Ragsdale walked, filling
the bases. In this situation, Pitch
er Barton batted for the first time
on the home lot and whitfield.
THIRD INNING.
Parsons fouled out. Willoughby
grounded. Wolfe singled and went
out stealing.
MaKernan grounded out. McAl-
lister ditto. Duffy flied to Parsons.
FOURTH INNING.
Farrell flied to Blake. Wflliami
doubled to right. Sialey famed
Reilly out. Duffy to first.
Spencer was hit on the left arm.
Totman skied to Williams. Blake
popped tc Wolfe and Spencer stol'
second. Collins grounded out Wolf
to Staley.
FlIFnH INNING.
Watkins scared TO Totman. Luca
lined TO McI<ernan who jumped hig
and stabbed the bali with one hand
making great catch, Parsons wa
set down on grounder. Collins I
Spencer.
lRagsdale went out Parsons I
first. Barton hit the air. McKerna
singled past third. MeAlllster PLAN
ed safe one in right. Duffy walked
Staley and Parsons attended [
Spen, ers grounder.
SIXTH INNING.
y Willoughby was retired on ht
I groundar. Collins to Spencer
4 Wolfe disturbed the breezes. Nc
} Herman ard Spencer settled Farrell
hash. E
Totman singled to left. Blake sa
rlflced. Parsons to FIRST. Collins h
safely TO Wolfe. Ragsdale filed
( Watkins and Totty 'bear the thro
q to third, Collins taking second q
B tho throw. Barton drew a pas
4 AIcl<ernan flied TO Farrell.
< SEVENTH INNING.
> McAllister caught Williams d
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-06-16

Dufry failed TO smother Staley'a
safe drive. On Rei.leys short fly to
Totman, sialey was doubled at first.
McAllister went out. Wolfe to
Staley. Duffy dI club-swinging
stunt. Spencer was given four
wide ones. Lucas gobbled Totman q
grounder and threw him out to Sta
ley.
EIGHnH INNING.
Watkins was retired. Collins to
Spencer. Lucas ditto. Parsons fly
settled in Blakes capacious maws.
Blake's grounder was attended to
by Lucas. who threw him out 70
Staley. After Reilly had muffle1 his
foul, Collins bingled to the middle
garden. Lucas, Wolfe and Staley
executed a neat double play on
Ragsdale's grounder.
NINTH INNING.
Collins threw willoughby out Il
first. Blake camped under Wolfe.
soarer. Farrell bea, out hit tt
Meikernan. The Indian fouled /,
Ragsdale.
Barton was recipient of Par
sons generosity. McKernan put hin
on second with a neat sacrifice
RELY 10 Staley. AIcAlllster place,
a safe one in left. Duffy skied Il
Watkins Barton counted on a vii,
pitch. Score:
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-06-16
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