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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10
From Fridays Daily.
Wedding At st. Peter.

st. Peter Hcrall: a. lao O'Clock
"Wednesday afternoon at the home of
the brides parents. occurred the mar
riage OF Miss Josephine NJ Olson of
this city, and Welbec E. Parsons of
Minneapolis. Rev Nordgaard of Man
kato, was the officiating clergyman,
and the cermony was performed in the
presence OF relatives and near friends.
The Olson home was very tastefully
decorated. Miss Minnie Haesecke
presided at the piano, and the bridal
party entered the parlor to the strains
Of Lohengrin's weddin" march. The
bride, who was attended by her sister,
Miss Thea Olson. was given IN mar
riage by her father, and Rev. Nord
gard read he service beneath "A
beautiful wedding bell of smilax and
carnations, which was suspended from
an arch OF pink and cream ear
nations and green ferns. Joseph
Olson of Minneapolis. brother of the
bride, was best man. After the cere-
mOny Miss Haesecke sang. 20. Promise
Me- The bride was very becomngly
gOwned in costume of white silk
batiste. trimmed with German valen-
ciennes lace and French embroidered
banding. She carried Il bouquet of
brides roses. The bridesmaid wore a
gown of white French lawn. and carried
Il bouquet of pink rosebuds. Immedi-
ately after the ceremony SYMPTOMS
luncheon was served. and at five o'clock
IN the afternoon the happy couple left
for Minneapolis, where they will 90 to
housekeeping. The bride of this June
weddin" is a daughter Of Mr. and Mrs.
Simon Olson. She MAS born and rear
ed in st. Peter. and is charming
young woman. Her husband is Kas-
ota boy, but for several years has re-
sided in Minneapolis, where he has a
good position. Among the out of town
guests who attended their wedding
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Kysar.
Worthington; Mr.. and Mrs. William
klanke. lie Sueur; Miss Lena Nelson
and Miss Thea Field, Mankato; Miss
Cara Anderson of Excelsiorand Mrs. l..
Sog9e OF Window, Many friends of Mr.
and Mrs. Parsons Join with the Herald
in wishing them long and happy
welded life.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10
From thursdays Daily.
Wigley-ThOmas Wedding.

/ One of the LARGEST weddings that
ever occurred in Butternat Valley
took place at eight o'clock last even
ing. when Miss Hananh Thomas and
Arthur Wigley We're united in mar
riage. The ceremony was performed
at the home of The brides parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Thomas. and
was witnessed by some two hundred
friends and relatives, including some
from this city, Lake Crystal and New
[ I'm.
The service was performed on the
front porch, by Rev. w. f. Evans of
this city. The bride was attended by
her sister, as bridesmaid, and Ralph
Norman acted as best man. The ring
service was used. and the wedding
march was played by Miss Bean
The bride was attred in tan colored
silk, and carried white roses, and the
bridesmaid was gOWned somewhat
similarly The wedding was very
pretty one. Immediately after the
service fine wedding supper was
served in the dining room, which was
decorated in green and red. and a
large bell hung over the table
The bride was presented with nu.
merous beautiful and useful gifts.
She was born and raised in Butternut
Valley, and is very highly esteemed
for her many excellent qualities. Tine
groom is a son of Mr.. and Mrs Will
lam w. Wigley of hudson. and was
born and raised there. and is popular
with all who know him. He is an
enterprising young farmer, with a
good future before him. Both bride
and groom are from well known and
highly respected families.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wigley will take up
their home on farm that the groom
owns near his fathers farm in .Jud-
son. They will have the best wishes
of all for their future happiness and
prosperity
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10

ter part of this week for Waterloo,
Ia, where they will visit relatives and
friends for few days.
Donald Young. who has been attend
ing the state university, departed Mon
day for Eugene. Ore, where he viii
daughter has been employed in DIR. A.
O. Bielland's office.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albertus and Miss Jean
Albertus of Worthington and Mrs. +.
w. Albertus and Miss Kate Albertus
of Owatonna spent last night in the
city while on their way from Owa
tonna TO Worthngton in an automo-
bile. They left this morning for Lake
Crystal. E. w. Albertus is prominent
clothing merchant nj Owatonna.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10

Edwin Patterson, agent for The THY
Olson company, was in Mankato today
]. c.. Ritter and Adolph Lien of
Delavan had business that called them
to the city yesterday.
crew of nine men working for the
Western Union Telegraph company
spent last night in the city.
Mrs. August Schmokel of Prior Lake
is in the city to see her daughter
graduate from the normal school to-
night
Mrs. Ray Bradshaw departed for
Watertown. 5. d., yesterday for visir
OF several weeks with her sister. Mrs.
B. c. Broderick
Carl and Otto Johnson, clerks in
DGnaldson's, Minneapolis, are in Mn
kato for their vacation. They viii re-
main two weeks
Senator s. d. Works will deliver the
commencement address before the
graduating class OF the higl school of
Red Lake Falls this evening
Lake Crystal Union: Miss Minnie
Barth, day lady ut the central. takes
her vacation for IA line and goes to
her old home in Manlato. She is
about one Of the most faithful en-
ployes OF the system and deserves a
breathing spell. The Onion hopes she
Will return greatly benefited
F.. W. BOeseh. assistant cashier of
the German State bank OF Amboy. was
in Mankato today. turning in collec-
uons 10 the county treasurer. He stated
that steps are being taken to change
the bank into national bank. To he
known as the First National bank of
Amboy. the capital stock being IN
creased from $1,000 to S25 1000.
tailnont Sentinel: Mr.. and Mrs.
Blum spent the day in Fairmont. guests
OF Mr. and Mrs. Wolf. Mrs. Blum will
remain Il week longer. They have
done remarkably well in business since
going To Mankato. One of the secrets
OF their success is that Mr. Blum
spends S54 a month. regularly for
advertising, and some months much
more.
Architect w B. Chandler of Racine.
Wis, arrived in the city today 10 90
over the plans for the new high school
building with the school board. The
specifications call for having the build
ing enclosed next fall and completed
by August OF next year. At Albert
Lea, the board required that the build
ing be completed by November next,
and received no bids. as the bidders
Thought the time too short.
George {. Keith of Sterling Center
spent last night in the city. He re-
ports the crops in the country looking
well with the exception of the wheat
sown on last years corn ground that
was plOwed before sowing this
spring. Rain and warmer weather is
badly needed he SAYS for corn and
pastures. and would also be beneficial
10 small grain. He closed deal for
the Cyrus Williams place of nine acres
in Sterling township adjoining his place,
paying for the same $500, while in
the city.
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Kranz- Krahnke Wedding.

The marriage of Miss Anna Kranz
10 Edward Krahnke was solmnized at
the home of the bride III North Fifth
street, Yesterday morning at eight
O'Clock, and later at St. Peter and PANTS
church. After the marriage ceremony
breakfast was served at the brides
home. The bride was dressed in white
and wore a veil. carrying bouquet
of roses.
The bridesmaids were Miss Lucia
KranZ, and Miss Dorothy Kranz. both
sisters of the bride, and the grooms
men were Allie DeMOully of Lake Crvs-
tai, and Gustava Krahnke brother of
the groom
The groom is fireman at the Bieur-
bauer brewing company's plant, and is
highly spoken of as is also the bride
who has always lived in Mankato.
The couple will 90 to housekeeping
on North Fourth street and he ut
home To their friends after July first
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10
Reception at Normal Last Night.

The normal school library was the
scene of most delightful reception
last evening given by the faculty and
board for the seniors and alumni. The
corridors were banked with ferns and
palms and the library was decorated
with ent flowers and smilax. In the
receiving line were President and Mrs.
Cooper, Miss Edna Voss of the normal,
Miss Myrtle Holmes. Miss Elna NAL
zahn president of the senior class, and
Mr.. j. c. Wise, resident director
The Misses Reynolds, Clark, Sparrow
and Fischer. assisted by he two year
Junior girls. served puL,h during the
evening.
In the dining room of the domestic
science department nice refreshments,
were served. Mrs. Frost, Mrs. Me.
Connell and Mrs. Darlington presided
at the tables. They were assisted by
the junior kindergarten girls
Music was furnished throughout the
evening by Lamm's orchestra.
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H. b. Greeley and son of Mapleton
were in the city over night
Mrs. l.. r. Thatcher of Faribault
visited friends in the city today.
Armin Roscoe of Usage. Iowa. re-
newed acquaintance in the city today
Miss Maud Geddes went to the Twin
Cities this afternoon 10 visit for a
few weeks.
j. 4. Hartman and wife were at
Sterling Centes Yesterday attending the
old settlers picnic.
Mrs. F. w. Orchard of Minneapolis,
Is visiting relatives and friends in
Mankato and vicinity
Miss Dorothy Scott went to Fort
Dodge, Iowa, today To visit friends
for three or four weeks.
H. L. Beecher of New Tim and his
brother. j. s. Beeeher. E. s. ". visited
in Mankato last evening
Miss Eta Eakin of Pierre. S. D..
has arrived to spend the summer with
her aunt. Mrs. W. H. Gary
Captain S. w. Burgess and wife
pioneer picnic at Sterling Center yes
terday.
Mrs. Or. Herring and Mrs. Fl. c. and
Ray Howard OF Lake Crystal came
down in their automobile yesterday, re-
turning last evening
Miss Pearl Wilmot has gone to st.
Paul to try out a position of stenog-
rapher in the state capitol. Ii she
likes it she will remain there
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Bishman
will go to Minneapolis tomorrow morn
ing 70 spend couple of days on
business and pleasure combined.
Lake Crystal Union: George Perry
OF AIankato has accepted position
with B. c. Williams in the meat mar
ket and will reside in the southwest
ern part of town on Watonwan street.
Mrs j. n Lang has returned from
Minneapolis. where she attended the
Degree of Honor banquet on Thursday
evening at the West Hotel and also
visited with relatives and friends in
the Twin Cities.
Mrs. Charles Veigel of South Fifth
street will leave tomorrow for q visit
with her son in Dickinson, y. ID. She
will be accompanied by her daughter,
Mrs. p. ID. Mcclellan of Jackson. They
will be gone two or three weeks.
Miss Tena Mullen. daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James Mullen has recovered
from her operation of two weeks ago
and expects to 90 to her home in Il
few days. Miss Mullen is the fourth
one in the family that has been afflict
ed with appendicitis.
Winona independent: Professor c.
F. Koehler and wife. accompanied by
Professor RuggIes of the normal school
and. wife, will leave Winona the lat
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10
Degree of Honor Banquet.

MIHHtapOIls IrlDilnt: VIII the
seventeen lodges of Minneapolis well
represented and several guests present
Grand Lodge of Minnesota. auxiliary
OF the A. o. L. W.. gave its annual
banquet at the West hotel last night
in honor of tire active workers.
Mrs. Anna l.. Duffy of Snakopee.
grand chief of honor. was toastms-
tress. Responses We're given by Mrs.
Dora Burgess. grand lady of honor
Former Judge NJ. C.. Tiff; Mrs. Frances
Buell. Olson. st. Paul, superior chief of
honor; and Mrs. Perry Starkweather
of the state labor commissioners de-
rartment
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10
Shower at Lake Crystal.

Lake Crystal Onion: On Thursday
evening very pretty shower was
given by Mrs. Grimes and Misses
HOuseman, Whittle and Bumbv. at
the home of Mrs. Ellis Jones in honor
of Miss Bottomley, one of the teachers
and bride of the near future The
affair was an entire surprise and the
collection of dainty parcels was found
by following cord many times twist
ed. The house was prettily decorated
and very dainty refreshments were
served. After many good wishes had
been expressed the guests departed
having spent most enjoyable even
ing
Mrs. j. W. True of this city was
an out of town guest.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10
Silver Wedding.

Mr.. and Mrs. Carl SkOv of Rapdan
have been welded for twenty five years
and in honor of the occasion some hun
bred or more friends gathered at their
farm home yesterday afternoon Those
present were nearly all members of the
Norwegian Lutheran church. A sub
stantlal purse was presented TO Mr..
Skov, the presentation speech being
made by Rev. Nordgaari of MaDkato
The church choir was there and rend-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10
--on Tnesdav's Daily.
Four O'clock Luncheon.

Miss Mabel knott entertained a few
friends at four o'clock luncheon ut
her home, 2l3 Van Bnnt street. Satur-
day afternoon. Those present We're Miss
Atchison, Miss Flowers, Miss Hammett.
Leo Chambers and Marvin Knoll Will
lam Koenie of Lamberton was also
present A delightful time was had
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10
Entertained at the Saulpaugh.(
Commissioner Robert Lamm enter
tanned party of ten gentlemen a
supper at the Sanlpaugh last evenin,

F. NJ. Long of Elysian was in the
city today.
W. l.. Keogan of Madeia visited the
city yesterday.
Miss Pearl Wilmot spen1 the day in
the Twin Cities.
o. j. Clark OF Blue Earth was in
MankatO yesterday.
+. F. Smith of Pipestone was in
the city last evening.
Walter Kenison and wife of Garden
City spent last night in the city.
J. Bell Bean of Nicollet paid his
Mankato friends visit Yesterday.
William L. Wilde and wife of Pleas
ant Mound were in Mankato today
Attorney Thomas NJ. Keogan of De-
troit, Mimi, was in the city Yesterday
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10
Merry Party at Madison Lake.

Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ
Palmer entertained the office force of
the big mill at Point Pleasant The
party rode out in autos. arriving at
six o'clock, just in time for late din
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10
Celebrated Silver Wedding.


On Wednesday Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred
Evanson of Belgrade reached the
twenty fifth milestone i'm their Journey
of their welded life Friends and
nelghbors To the number of about
sixty gathered at their pleasant home
IN the north part of the township and
helped them celebrate the event. Ii
was very enjoyable time all around
A large number of choice gifts of sill,
YER were brought as Il testimonial OF
neighborly friendship and esteem Mrs.
Evenson had prepared a most generous
supper which was served at the usual
supper hour in good style and for
good cooking seldom surpassed. Mr..
and Mrs. EvensOn are much esteemed
in Belgrade. They are hard working
people and are now comfortably fixed
and can take life easier. They nave
four children, three boys and IA girl,
the two Oldest boys being young men.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10
Gave a Farewell Picnic.

A farewell picnic was rendered Mrs.
Will Olmstead and Mrs. Dexter Thaycr
by the Bunker Hill ladies at Highland
park on Saturday afternoon. An elabor-
ate supper was served at 6:30 and the
gentlemen woe right there on time To
do Justice To it. Over fifty were served
and all certainly had a delightful time.
Mrs. 0lmstead is leaving for Sioux
City, Iowa, and Mrs. Thayef is leaving
for Duluth for the summer
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10
From Mondays Daily.
Wedding Announcement.

In connection with the breach of
promise suit started by Miss Agnes
Coughlin against Thomas \. Sherk, it
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10

A number of gentlemen are inter
ested in organizing county fair asso-
citation at Winona.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10

will be OF interest To know that friends
in the city have received announce
.ments from Patrick Coughlin OF the
marriage of his daughter, Miss Jane.
to Louis Leonard Mendel which occur
red Saturday, May IA. at New York
city. The couple will be at home
after June IL at the Hotel Washington
Annex. Seattle. Wash The bride is Il
Younger sister of Miss Agnes Coughlin,
and the groom is Il member of the lead
ing firm of architects of Seattle. The
bride has numerous friends in the city
who will extend their best wishes
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10
Entertained CLASSMATES.

Miss Alma Olsen very pleasantly en-
tertained eight members of the senior
high school class last night in honor
of Miss Katherine May Jones, who will
20 to Bismarck, \. d.. soon A course
luncheon was served
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10

cred several selections after which nice
refreshments were served
Mr.. and Mrs. Skov are well known
people and the large attendance yester-
day showed tne esteem in which they
are held. This estimabe couple have
seven children, three sons and four
daughters five of whom were present
at Yesterdays anniversary.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-06-10
Mrs. r. D. Hubbard Entertained.

Mrs r. D. Hubbard entertained
company Of twelve elderly ladies AT a
luncheon Saturday afternoon at her
home ON Broad and Warren streets in
honor OF her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth
Cannon. whose birthday anniversary oc-
casioned the very pleasant affair. Mrs.
Cannon was the recipient OF novel re-
membranes from her friends and the
affair was one of much enjoyment.
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ner The party consisted of G. NJ
Palmer and wife, F. L. Browder. George
f. Black and wife, H. p. Hammer and
wife, f. NJ Palmer and wife, A. G..
Wasson and wife, Miss Lou Ravmore.
Misses Lou Hinton. Anna Johnson.
Tellla Johnson. Lidia Finch and Hilda
Gustafson. The party left Madison
Lake about seven. O'Clock for home via
Lake Jefferson and st. Peter. 1t was
a very merry party
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
BOOK PLATE STAMPS
IN DICKENS MEMORY
Sale in Celebration Of Approaching
Centenary Of the Novelist to
Begin Here Soon.

Memorial stamps In honor Of the ap-
preaching centenary of Charles Dickens
will probably be placed on sale in Wash
ington within few days. The stamps
are already being sold in New York and
Philadelphia. They are Of large size and
are intended to be used as book plates
in the various works Of the great nov
elist.
The profits of the sale Of these stamps
will go to the descendants of Dickens,
none Of whom has the benefit of any
copyright fee and some OF whom are said
to be in needy circumstances in England.
Francis Arthur Jones. American secre-
tary Of the movement, is much pleased
over the outlook for the sale Of the
stamps in this country.
The honorary committee is composed
of Andrew Carnegie. Rudyard Kipling.
William Dean Howells. Rider Haggard.
Victor Herbert, Charles F'rohman, Will
Justice Hughes, Oscar Hammerstein,
Cardinal Gibbons, Joseph Choate and
many others in various professions and
businesses.
Endorsed by Noted Men.
John Wanamaker has this to say Of
the movement, in which he is greatly in
terested:
1.-The idea Of printing an especially de-
signed stamp. and Of asking every Dickens
lover to place one in each volume of
Dickens he or she possesses. Is appropri-
ate and ought to be practical"
Dickens. lifelong friend and admirer
the Rev. DR.. Robert s. Macarthur Of
Calvary Baptist Church, was heartily ap-
p'auded for his "reminiscences Of Dickens,
told at the Dickens fellowship dinner in
Hotel Latham in New York last evening
There were fifty at the tables. Dr. Mac
Arthur told how his reading of Dickens
had helped him through the terrors Of
Greek and Hebrew at the Theological
Seminary in Rochester. and how Pick
wick" received credit from Gen. Sherman
for the successful march to the sea.
DR.. Macarthur said: 1.-The name Of
Charles Dickens will grow brighter o. the
ages pass He made heroes out Qe the
common people"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
SEEKS MISSING BROTHER.
English Sister Says Walter Knox
Was Last Heard of in Washington.

Where is Walter Knox?
According to letter received by The
Star from his sister, Mrs. Fitzgerald. of
Pleasant Grove. Hancock street, Upper
Moss lane. Hume, Manchester. England.
knox left Glasgow, Scotland, to go to
Montreal, Canada, about four years ago.
Two years ago Knox wrote to his former
landlady in Scotland from Wash ngton,
D. c., but since then nothing has been
heard Of his whereabouts by Mrs. Fftz-
gerald and she Is anxious to learn where
her brother Is.
In her letter Mrs. Fitzgerald says that
she did not learn until a few weeks ago
from the Scotch landlady that her brother
had been in Washington. She said that q.
letter had been sent to Knox addressed
care OF the Washington post Office. but
that no reply had ever been received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
Observation-Disclosures Recital.

A recital Of exceptional interest will be
given at the Columbia Theater Novem-
Der 30. under the management of w. L.
Radcliffe, when Florence Larrabee, plan
list, and Florence Hardeu1an, violinist. will
appear in joint recital. They are both
artists Of ability who have been soloists
with musical organizations of national
reputation; especially have they demon
strated their powers with orchestras.
Miss Hardeman will be remem-
bered as having earned such favor
able comment when she appeared with
Sousa's Band. She has played in many of
the cities of the east, but is new to
Washington. Some place her future with
such celebrities Of the violin as Leonora
Jackson and Francis Macmillen, Amer
leans who have carved for themselves
marked distinction as virtuoso violinists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16
The Bachelors Baby"

return engagement of unusual inn
portance is that of Francis Wilson in
The Bachelors Baby" when he comes
to the New National Theater on Monday
night next for an engagement Of one week
with two matinees, one of Thursday
Thanksgiving Day. and ON Saturday.
Since Francis Wilson was seen here in
The Bachelors Baby last season the
comedian and merry comedy have en-
joyed a most successful engagement in
New York, where for eight months the
play pleased Broadway thsatergoers The
same company which was seen here dur.
ing its former presentation, with the ex-
ception of few changes in the minor
roles, will again be with the comedian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-11-16

Delegates From st. Paul's Methodist
Church Present.

Funeral services for Rev. William e.
Henry. pastor of st. Paurs Southern
Methodist Church. were held this after
noon at the home OF Mrs Henry's father
j. B. Myers, 2719 st. Paul street, Baiti-
ing elder of the Washington district,
Southern Methodist Churches. was OIL
ciating clergyman.
A delegation Representing the member
consisted of r. S.. WhaIey, s. NJ McNett,
A. L. Dietrich. I'M Hoge. A. L. How
ard. L. 8. Canton and C. r. Sewers Of the
board Of trustees and j. E. Thomas, C..
w Fowler. e. H. Tompkins. e. r. Nell
son, g. NJ. Moore md D. II. johnson OF
the Mems Club. interment was In Green-
mount cemetery. - - -