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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Pleasant Surprise Party.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel
Flemming of Vernon Center was the
scene on Monday evening of a very
pleasant social gathering, the event
being a surprise for Mr.. Flemming,
at which over eighty friends were pres
ent. The evening was spent in games
and musical program was also given.
At the conclusion of the amusement
features, refreshments were served the
affair proving specially delightful
and enjoyable one for host and guests.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. ID. Flemming of
this city were among those present,
having spent the holidays with the
formers parents.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Christmas at Hope Chapel.

The Christmas entertainment at Hope
chapel was a very decided success. The
cantata "Santa's Decision" was deliver
ed to a crowded house. The chorus
work of the children was unusually
fine. The songs by Mabel korsell
Margaret Hampl, Norma Bierbauer and
Anna Rosequist were delightfully."- sung
Floyd Andregg was very unique
fairy. Harry Lundberg was very
acceptable Santa Claus. Great credit
was due to Miss Ida Holm for the
success of the cantata. After the dis.
tribution OF the presents and candy
bags the throng of children dispersed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
New Years Party.

| Professor and Mrs. H. Z. Hervig en-
tertained a party of sixteen at very
enjoyable affair Friday evening, at the
residence, 224 Hinckley street, in honor
of Mrs. Hervigs sister, Mrs. Helga
Anderson, of Chicago. One of the novel
features OF the evening was New Years
resolutions. Eacn guest was given a
piece of paper and asked to write a
resolution upon it, the writer of the best
and shortest to be awarded prize
Mrs. Halle Coppedge Won the prize
with the following: Resolved that
will 90 more and say Less Various
games were also played, the one that
proved most interesting being 'Who
you were with, where you were and
what you We're doing"
| John T. Golf of Mapleton rendered
a couple of violin selections that were
greatly enjoyed, and Gilbert Fletcher
delighted the company with free hand
drawings of the guess, and recital
of Mark Twain's "Who Has Got My
Golden Arm?"
Miss Rachel Webb of Sandstone was
one of the out of town guests.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
The Elks-Dancing Party.

The Elks' New Years eve dancing
party at the Saulpaugh was one of
the same enjoyable kind of parties
that the Elk's lodge always gives, and
was enjoyed by a very large number
of people over eighty couples being
present. The committee, under whose
charge the party was given were James
Grierson, T. NJ. Hart and George Per-
. kins, the details for which We're all
carefully executed. The decorations
were arranged by the hotel management
and were of the seasons colorings in holly
festoons wreaths and holiday bells. In
the dining room which was wholly
given over to dancing was pretty
effect in shaded electric lights and ma
tional colors; the lodge colors of pur-
pie and white also being used APP
propriately.
Lamm's ten piece orchestra furnished
the dance program until O late hour,
the dancing of the Old Year out and
the New Year in, being participated
| by nearly every one present. One of the
alcove rooms was attractively arranged
for those who wished to enjoy cards
during the evening but the dancing
proved the most popular and those who
did not dance spent the evening So
cially. Refreshments were served in the
ladies' ordinary which was also dec
Grated suggestive of the holiday season
the tables being prettily arranged with
cut flowers and ferns.
The Elks lodge has announced that
another dance will in all probability
be given before Lent.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Given an Enjoyable Surprise.

II. G. Small of North Mankato was
given very enjoyable surprise at his
home on New Years eve when about
thirty-fve of his friends and neigh
bors arrived, costumed as q "hard times
party. Mr.. Small was completely sur
prised, the guests having first met at
the home of Mr.. Wild, in order that
all would arrive and surprise the host
at the same hour. The evening was
spent in dancing and with cards, and
later in the evening refreshments were
served.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Will Give a Social Evening.

The ladies thimbe bee of the First
Baptist church will give a social even.
ing, Monday night, Jan. ,, at the parson'
age, 40 Warren street. Rev. f. II. Willis
ford will furnish the entertainment OF
the evening in the form of a travel
talk on Europe, illustrated with liz
views of places and scenes in the
Azores, Italy, Switzerland, Germany
Belgium, Holland, France and England
all Of which countries Mr.. W'illisforG
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Many a Day Is Spoiled.

By cough which cannot be broken
BY ordinary remedies. But why not
try medicine that will cure any
cough that any medicine can cure
That is Kemp's Balsam. 1t is rec
commended by doctors and nurses, and
it costs only 25 cents at any drug
gist's or dealers. Keep a bottle al
ways in the house and you will always
be prepared to treat a cold or cough
before it causes any suffering at all
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07

ginning to end The first course, the
Iappetizer, was served at six o'clock at
the home of Mildred Olcson, where
the decorations were pretty arrange
rnent of red candles with shades of
the same color. The second course, of
bouillon, was partaken of at Eleanor
Johnson's, where the table and rooms
were decorated with the seasons color
ings OF red and green. The third
course was served at the home of
Maude Hart. There the party enjoy
ed fish course where the decorations
were especially artistic and were of
pink, with dainty pink dishes at each
place for sailed nuts.
The dinner course, the fourth i'll or
der, was enjoyed at the home of Mar
! ion Willard, where the Christmas and
holiday decorations made the dining
room CHEEKY scene. The salad course
was served at the home of Marjorie
Gerlach, where the Oktw Delta cclors
of orange and black were prettily
combined for decoration.
| Al Inp HOHc Ol IIdHCtS anu ICooiC
Kenny, where the sixth course, that
of the dessert was served. the decora-
: lions were of Japanese effect, and at
the last event, which was the after
dinner course at the home of Ruth
Williams, tiny Christmas trees were
at each place with ribbons extending to
larger one in the center of the table.
After thoroughly enjoying and doing
great Justice to the elaborate seven
courses. the Oktw Delta girls journeyed
i to the home of Harriet Alters, where
the entertainment features were en-
joyed which included games, fortunes,
music and good time generally. These
progressive dinner events are becom-
J ing annual affairs with the Oktw Delta
girls and are so very enjoyable that
they are becoming exceedingly popular
and are being looked forward to with
much interest and keenest anticipation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07

visited again the past summer. In adj
dition to describing the views, Mr..
Willisford will relate some of the ex-
perience and incidents of the trip. Fol
lowing the travel talk a social time
will be enjoyed and refreshments will
be served. The public is cordially in
vited to attend. The hostesses will be
Mrs Owen, Mrs. Coppedge and Mrs
Willisford.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Gave Little Friends Sleighride.

Miss Evangeline Finnigan and Miss
Clara Busky arranged sleigh ride for
about thirty of their girl friends yes
terday afternoon. The young folks
started early in the afternoon in the
Blue Jay, and after enjoying ride for
nearly two hours, the party was served
refreshments at Heinzs' cafe. On ac-
count of the good sleighing and the
mild temperature the little girls spent
la most enjoyable afternoon.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
From Fridays Daily.
Former Mankato Boy Married.

1 =
| ST. Peter Herald: Another st. Pc
ter boy joined the ranks of the Bene
diets last Monday. On that day F. O.
Nelson, the popular travelling sales.
man, was united in marriage to Miss
Almina Branvold of Redfield, S. D
The ceremony was performed at the
home of the brides mother in Redfield
and was a pretty social affair. The
bride is a prominent young woman OF
South Dakota city, and was formerly
principal of the shorthand department
lat the Mankato Commercial college
Her husband is a successful travelling
salesman, having been employed by
the firm of Ganglehoff Bros. of Min
neapolis, for number of years. He
and his bride left Redfeld on Monday
for a short honeymoon, after which
they will come to st. Peter and will
60 to housekeeping in the LaDue resi-
ldence.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Mrs. SkeIleY Entertained.

Mr.. and Mrs. Shelley of North Man
kato entertained at dinner on New
Years day their son, John d. Duane
and family of this city. Mrs. Shelley
had planned to have a large family re-
union but unexpected circumstances
prevented.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07

Mrs. A. w. Strickland was the guest
of friends at Madison Lake yester-
day.
i. NJ Pressnall of Eagle Lake left
today for Alton. Ia, for an extended
visit.
Owen Owens of Lake Crystal was in
Mankato today, spectator at the
Ledbeter trial.
Charles A. Cavanaugh of ST. Peter
arrived yesterday afternoon to remain
here a few days.
William J. Franz, prominent bust
ness man. of ST. Clair, is in the city
today on business.
| Mrs. Charles r. Butler returned last
night from an extended visit at her
home in Saltwater, MINI.
| Chris Zotalis, proprietor of the Man
kato Candy Kitchen, was in Faribault
yesterday visiting relatives.
Miss June McLaird of Waseca is in
the city as g''est r. the home of Mrs.
+. w. Hun: OF Byron street.
| Charles Hale OF Minneapolis arriy d
in the city today and will be The guest
of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Patterson over
the week end.
Misses Anna and Gertrude Grant of
Kasota will be the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. w. Strickland in North Man
kato over New Years day.
Miss Minnie c. johnson left yester-
day for Wilder, Mimi, where she
will spend New Years Day with her
sister, Mrs. Louis R. Runke.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Pommerenke
and little son Paul of Dundurn, Sask.,
! Canada, are spending the holidays with
their parents and old friends at Man
kato and Good Thunder.
Miss Minnie Turner of Boston arriv
ed in Mankato yesterday and is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. s. Hay
ward. Miss Turrcr il Ga her wsy to
Denver and will spend New Years in
this city.
Sleepy Eye Herald: Frank Burke,
who went to Mankato last fall to fol-
low his calling in that city, spent
Christmas with his wife in this city
and returned Sunday. In the early
part of January, Mrs. Burke will also
move to Mankato, when arrangements
for obtaining house have been COM
pleted.
Mrs. John Van Wea of Minneapolis
has been visiting in the city at the
home of Mrs. Z. A. jacobson of State
street. Mrs. Van Wea has also been
visiting her father at Alden, Mimi,
and left today for her home.
Waterville Advance: The first pull
of the net was made on thursday last
in the. upper lake. 1t was quite a
successful haul of about $4,000 pounds
Iof buffalo. The game fish escaped over
the top of the net and there were only
"a few to throw back.
w. B. Leo of minneapolis and for
mcrly of the Leo Gasoline lighting
plant in this city, today received a
check for $3.50 from Secretary y. G.
Peterson of the Modern Brotherhood
of America, as insurance for the loss
of his left arm on Nov. 20.
Charles Klein, one of Mapleton's
respected residents and one of the
old settlers of the county, passed
away at his home Christmas eve. after
an illness of several weeks duration.
He had been in poor health for II
number of years, death being due to
Bright's disease.
Fred w. Lindsey, bookl1eeper and
stenographer for the 0. w. Schmidt
Saddlery company, has returned from
Jackson. where he spent few days
with relatives Mn Lindsley's Christmas
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Entertained the Priscillas.

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Jache and Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Schaub entertained
the Priscillas and their husbands at
six o'clock dinner last night at the
home of the former on North Broad
street. Covers were placed for TWEEN
tyfour guests and following the din
ner the evening was spent socially
also with games.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Thimble Bee Social.

This evening at the Baptist parson-
age occurs social evening under the
auspices of the aides Thimblc Bee
society. Rev. Willisford will give an il
Illustrated travel talk, relative to his
recent trip abroad. Refreshments will
be served ard the evening spent soeia-
ally. A cordial invitation is extended
to all.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Kept Open House.

Rev. and Mrs. f. II. Willisford fol-
lowed New Years day custom that
| they have followed for several years, in
receiving. Their pleasant home on War
| rem street was thrown open afternoon
and evening to their friends, and larg-
er number than heretofore accepted the
invitation to call. The rooms were
itastefully decorated with carnations,
roses and festoons, and Miss Carol Viii
lisford ushered the guests to rooms
for their wraps. Punch and waters and
candy twists were served Those who
assisted in serving in the afternoon were
Mrs. A. T. Carlson and Mrs. Harry
Iverson, and those who assisted in the
evening were Miss June Van Wrinkle
and Miss Lois Yeaple. The reception
was very enjoyable one in every way.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
High School Dance.

The alumni and high school dance
given last night at A. o. L. W. hall
was one of the most pleasurable of
the seasons school dances. About for
ty couples participated and music was
furnished by Miss Mamie Skuse. A
large number of the alumni are in the
city to spend the holiday vacation and
the vacation and the dancing party
was greatly enjoyed by the out of
town and home pupils.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
New Years Reception.

Following their usual custom, Rev
and Mrs E. H. Willisford will hold their
annual New Years reception tomorrow
Saturday at their home, 4l0 Warren
street. They will be at home from
2:30 to in the afternoon and from 80
to 10 in the evening. They will be
pleased to see their friends at these
hours.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Sleighing Party.

Mrs. Harrison L. Schmidt and Mrs.
George R. Curran are to entertain
tomorrow afternoon at a sleighing
party in honor of Mrs. j. S. Young of
Minneapolis, who has been in the city
as guest of friends for the last ten
days. Following the sleigh ride event,
the party will be entertained at the
home of Mrs. Schmidt on South Broad
street.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Dance Was Postponed.

The dance that was to have been
given in Free Press hall on Saturday
evening was postponed OH account of
the delay in obtaining a piano A mas
ked costume party will be given ON
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
From Tuesdays Daily.
Progressive Dinner PARTY.

. The Olstw Delta girls enjoyed one Of
their unique and pleasurable progressive
dinner parties last night, that was an
evening of royal good fun from be-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
New Year Entertainment.

The Young Ladies' society of the
Swedish Lutheran church will give an
entertainment in the basement of the
church this evening. A program will
be rendered, cantata presented and
there will be orchestral music.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Quiet Wedding.

Oulcl w CuuluS.
A quiet wedding occurred at ten
o'clock this morning at the Presby-
terrain parsonage, when Miss Lula Steif-
enEofer of West Mankato became the
bride of Charles Frank Reed. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. L.
Ross Paden, the bridal couple being at
tended by Mrs. NJ. L. Dane and Mrs.
Otto Lille, sister of the bride. Miss
Steifenhofer was gowned in pale blue
grenadine and wore roses in her hair.
Following the ceremony, wedding
dinner was served at the home of the
bride on Mound avenue, West Mankato
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed will enjoy their
honeymoon trip; later and for the
present will reside at the brides home.
There is considerable romance connect
ed with the wedding event of this
morning, The young couple having
been associated together in business for
some time at the Unique theatre,
where Miss Steifenhofer has held the
DOS ition of vocalist and pianist fot
nearly a year, and Mr.. Reed the posi-
ton of electrician and operator for
the past year and half
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07

The Beaufort Hotel, Minneapolis, is
opposite the postoffice, ll2 Third street
south. Choice rooms, with running cold
and hot water, 70 cents and Sl0O
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Quiet Wedding.

Quiet Wedding.
A quiet wedding occurred last night
at $3.50 o'clock at the Evangelical Luz
theran parsonage, when Miss Mary An
derson became the bride of John Wolfe
The ceremony was performed by Rev
A F. Winter and the bridal couple
were attended by Miss Katie Zeyen and
Paul Anderson.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Wedding on Wednesday Next.

Miss Ida Lundin of Belgrade and Mr..
Louis Hanson of Judson will be mar
ried on Wednesday, Jan. 5, at s p. m.
The ceremony will be performed at the
home of the brides parents in Bel
grade.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Morris-Farrington Wedding.

G. P. harrington of Madison Lake
and Mrs. Lizzie Morris of Eagle Lake
were married quietly last evening at
six o'clock at the Methodist parsonage
in North Mankato. Rev. j. ID. Nc
Cormick' officiated.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. +. Steel
in Belgrade one-half mile east Of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07

Itch cured in 80 minutes by Wool.
ford's Sanitary Lotion. Never fails.
Sold by Lack Drug Co., Druggist.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07

The gross postal receipts at the
Mankato postoffice for the last thir
teen years show a large and steady in
crease year after year, as will be seen
from the following:
For the year ended Dee. 81, 1897,
$22.67lS5; 1898, $24 ,lO4.S6; 1899, $24..
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1910-01-07
The YEAR AT THEP. 0.

The following is the report of the
business transacted at the Mankato
postoffice for the year 1909:
Rpcpintc
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-05-14

Notice Is II reby Given that by virtue Of and pur-
suaut TO a judgment Of foreclosure and sale rem
dered and entered IN the above eAtitled action on
the 18th day of February, 1909. the uud, signed.
ID. S. Webb. who was duly appointed referee for
that purpose. will. on the Goth day Of June 1910.
at ten o'clocG IN the forenoon, at the Southeast
crly front door of the court house in the city OF
superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin. otter for
sale and sell to the highest bidder Tor cash. the
real estate by said judgment ordered to be sold,
lying and being in the county of douglas and
State Of Wisconsin, described as follows. to-wit:
Lot Five 90 in Section. Thirty six (3j). III Town
sup Forty five HdJ North, Range Twelve l2)
West, containing 81 acres Of land more or less
according to the United States survey thereof.
sad sale VIII be made to satisfy the amount
Of said Judgment. to-wit The sum of one thou
sand three hundred ninety eight and l2-lOU
Sl39S ~ Dollars. together with interest thereon
since the date of said Judgment and the costs and
disbursements of said sale.
Dated at Superior. Douglas County, Wscon-
sin. this 18th day OF April, 1910.
d. $. WEBB.
referee.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-05-14

Notice is hereby given. That by vrture of and
pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale
rendered and entered in the above entitled action
on the 18Th day of February, 1909. the undersign-
ed d. S. Webb. who was duly appointed referee
for that purpose. will. on the 30th day of June.
1910 at ton O. clock in the forenoon. at the south
easterly front door,f the court house in the city
Of Superior. Douglas County. Wisconsin, offer
for sale and sell tothe highest bidder for cash.
the real estate by said judgment ordered to be
sold. lying and being in the county of Douglas
and state Of Wisconsin. described as follows to-
wit: The South West Quarter Of the South East
Quarter (SWl4 of sea- Of Section Sixteen 90
Township Forty four (4) North, Range Twelve
Q2) West: Said sale will be made to satisfy the
amount OF said judgment. to-wit. the sum of one
hundred eighty four sud 6l-lOO tsl84.6D Dollars.
together with interest thereon since the date Of
said judgment and the costs and disbursements
Of said sale
Dated at superior. Douglas County, Wisconsin.
this 25th day Of April, 1910,
ID, > Webb.
Referee,
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-05-14
SHALL WOMEN VOTE?

II they DID, millions wou,d vote DR.
Kings Nv Life Pills the true remedy
for women. For bauishing dun, fagg-
ed fecling', backache or headache,
constipation, dispelling colds. impart
ing appetite and toping up the system
they're uucQualed. Easy, safe, sure.
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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-05-14

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The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1910-05-14
SATURDAY MAY. IA, 1917.

Thu following has been issued by
State Supt, c, p, Gary for the be-
neGt Of Superitendents, Principals
and Tcachcs;--
WHAT'S school education for?
81 want my children educatcd
80 the, may get a living by the
use of their wits. and not have to
work as have done" Such a re-
mark as this | have often heard
and | have no doubt the speaker
usually has in mind life OF ease
ana dignity in n profession, an
Office. or some other lucrative posi-
ton in which he thinks there is
nothing to do but read newspapers
smoke cigars and wear fresh star
ched shirt every day. Sometimes
the speaker is pessimistic or bitter
and feels that his own life Of hard,
nnrcmunerative labor is nectssita-
ted 10y lack of schooling.
The man of independent wealth
sometimes says, II want my chill
dren to get an education for the
sake of social distinctions; AhO-
inmate these ntw-rich people with
their boorish ways, their crude
speech their Ignorance OF the an
Client classics. My children have
both time and money and they
must get the polish, the culture,
which they can get only in the
best schools. y
Often the speaker is himself too
u,rt,r,1 =, stoto H., forts So hald-
", but this is what he has i'll mind
Another sovs 81 want my hov
t,,,to school ond s,udy some.
n;,, ,h.r riu hoInehim eorn > liz
;,,, n,,,, no o.,s ON, of school
N,.h af ,o,r school olrcot;on
,,, t,, h,, all nation sc
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l..,.l,;,, ,,,l
:, - ;,
,,loorn how =, eor, - liv;po
Give -, ~, l;,1 of..l,cot;o,
that leads somewhere without go
ing around Robin Hoods barn OF
baukrup.iug a man in moderate
circumstances, IN nutt;no his chill
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