The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1909-01-08


whether it was a holdup or what until
someone remembered To turn the light
on, and then he realized what was up.
The refreshments had been delayed
until his arrival, and then delicious
oyster supper was served. At the
psychological moment, George w. Scher-
er arose and in neat and humorous
address presented Mr.. and Mrs. Ham
nett with a set of dozen silver
knives and forks in behalf of the party
as a token of esteem, and also eX-
pressed their good wishes for the fh-
tme health and happiness of the worthy
couple. The latter We're hardly able
TO respond but feelingly expressed their
appreciation. The entire evening was
one of great enjoyment.
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An Informal Dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hayward gave an in
formal dance at their home on Satur
day evening to twenty OF the girls and
boys of the younger set. Miss Con-
stance Davis of st. Paul being the hon
or guest.
Clio CluD unCtlOn.
Mrs. W. ". Davis entertained the
Clio club this afternoon at her home on
state street The subject was Jenny
sons "Idylls Of the King" and the after
noon was in charge of Mrs. Williams
and Mrs. Wilson.
Marriage Of Miss Oliver.
Minneapolis Journal: The country
nome of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Oliver
in Richtield was the scene of a
quiet wedding yesterday when
their daughter, Miss Pearl H..
Oliver, became the bride of Archibald
B. Leasure. The service was read at
high noon by Rev. Perry James Rice
of the Portland Avenue Church of
Christ, and was witnessed by group
OF thirty relatives.
The house was effectively decorated
in Christmas greens and during the
ceremony the bridal party stood be-
meath a canopy of green, from which
was suspended a large red bell. Poin-
settias and carnations added to the
beauty of the rooms. Miss Mcken-
non presided at the piano and played
as the wedding party entered.
Miss Marie Lyle was the brides only
attendent She wore gown of soft
blue material and carried an armful of
pink roses. Sheldon Wood was the
best man. The bride wore Il white
messaline empire gown and carried
bride roses. Red roses nodded from
the high handled basket in the center
of the table in the dining room, where
n wedding breakfast was served.
Mr. and Mrs. Leasure will be at home
after Feb | at 200 Twelfth street S.
Among the out of-town guests who at
tended the wedding were: Mrs. c. j..
Boynton, Mrs. NJ. f. Lamb, Miss Kate
Sinotte. Charles David Owen and Els
worth Boynton of Mankato and Miss
Mary Campbell of Garden City.
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Birthday Party.
Miss Lillian Deike was rendered a
pleasant surprise last evening by n
number of her young friends. 1t was
on the occasion of her friday. She
was the recipient of a number of
handsome gifts.
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Entertained at Bridge.
Mrs A. r. Pau Jr. delightfully."- en-
tertained at bridge on Saturday after
noon. The decorations were the sea-
sons colors and an elaborate lunch was
served. Mrs. F. X. Meagher won the
first prize and Miss Caroline Sundt the
second prize. A very enjoyable after
noon was spent.
Jackson Republic: Fred Lindsey, ,Jr.
has accepted position with the
Schmidt Saddlery company of Mankato
as bookkeeper and left Wednesday, to
take up the position. Fred has mad
Commercial college training in this line
and will make good.
DIR. Louis Dodds leaves this aft
ernoon for Chicago.
Mrs w. T. Warwick returned home
on Saturday after several days visit
with friends in Minneapolis and st.
Paul
Miss Jane Clark, who has been the
guest of Mrs. H. f. Carney during the
holidays, returned nome yesterday.
DIR. R. NJ. Dodds went to Wells this
Miss Caroline Sundt returned to Min
neapolis yesterday having spent the
holidays at her home in this city.
Mr.. Leo Carney, guest of Mr. and
Mrs. H. f. Carney, left for Minneapolis
yesterday afternoon.
Miss Bessie Dodds accompanied by
her brother Mr.. John Dodds spent
Sunday at Owatonna.
Captain George Rodman went to St.
Paul this morning to attend the annual
meeting of the National Guard associa-
tion of Minnesota, which opened today
and will continue through tomorrow.
National guard matters will be con-
sidered.
f. S. Lester of Wells was in Man
kato tolay. He is travelling.
Miss Mabel Thompson of Sioux Falls,
5. d., is visiting in this city.
Miss Gertrude Madison of st. James
visited Mankato yesterday
Rev. p. X Edwards and Misses Eva
T. Parrich and Florence Hill of Rush
ford were in Mankato yesterday.
From Tuesdays Daily
Enjoyed Social Session.