The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-10-20

man suggested that Mr.. Balls SER
vices be secured for the benefit OF
the teachers so they in turn might
apply the methods learned in the
daily work in the class room. Pro
lessor Ball readily consented to this
and without remuneration. Not only
were the teachers given instruction
and advice, but all the pupils Of the
upper grades who desired received
the benefit Of Mr.. Balls instruction
Of high order without cost to them.
selves or the district for three sue
cessive years. The improvement in
the penmanship was remarkable.
Poor writer's became expert and the
benefit to those receiving the in
struction is inestimable and Of value
as long as they live. The teachers
and pupils are this year very de-
sirous of Mr.. Balls continued IL
struction but feel that he should
be compensated for his services. Six
ty pupils have already enrolled and
stand ready. to pay tuition and Mr..
Ball may be persuaded to continue
the evening penmanship class. The
time thus spent not only allows more
time for other work during the day
session, but is of far more value
than study from copy books, the cost
of which is thus saved.
Mrs. F. B. Cowgirl entertained the
members of the Bible class of the
Methodist Sunday school at her home
Friday evening. Since the leaving Of
Rev. Sharp, the former teacher Of
the class. Mrs. Cowgirl was appoint
ed teacher and the monthly meetings
of which that of Friday evening
was the first is the new plan adopted.
1t is hoped by them to create So
cial and business interest not posi-
BILE in any other way. The names
of a number of people. whom it is
thought it would be possible to in
duce to join the class will be ap-
preached and by thus increasing the
membership the organization will be
greatly benefited. Other matters of
business were discussed and at the
close appetizing refreshments We're
oSl fSu. uO u0At iuccliHC VI thC
class will be entertained by. Mr.. and
Mrs. W. E. Murden at their home 1T
$40 Belgrade avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Hanson are
celebrating the fiftieth anniversary
of their wedding. This couple are
well and fayorably known.
Women suffer to become better,
men worse.
From tuesdays Daily.
The golden wedding anniversary
Of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. A. Hanson oc.
CURED yesterday. a few neighbors
and friends joined them in the cele-
bration Of the event yesterday after-
noon. A splendid luncheon was
. served. Many beautiful cut flowers
were presented to them by the
guests. The parlor and dining room
We're handsomely decorated. This
estimable couple have so many
friends who desire to pay them
honor OF this important event in
their lives that in order that all
might attend, it is planned to use
the parlors of the Norwegian Luther
an Trinity church. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hanson have consented to the sr.
rangement with pleasure but have
been given no clue as to the plans
of their friends, but no doubt the
occasion will be one of enjoyment
and pleasure to ALI who attend. Mr..
and Mrs. Hanson were united in
marriage at Stavenger, Norway, Oc-
tober 16, 1861. Mr.. Hanson arrived
in this country in the year 1882, fol.
lowed year later by his wife and
located at Marinette,, Wis. After a
short period of residence in several
cities they finally located at North
Mankato where they have resided
for nineteen years. They have con-
tinually resided in their present
home, at 404 Nicollet avenue. During
this time they have made several
trips to their native country and
have witnessed many changes there
as we'll as in North Mankato, which
has grown from suburb of few
scattered houses to its present citi
fled appearance. Mr.. Hanson was Up
to about a year ago employed as a
bookbinder by J. c. Wise & Sons
He was compelled at that time to
retire on account of failing health
While his health at present is not
the best, he has looked forward to
the present occasion with happiness
Their many friends are extending
hearty congratulations and good
wishes.
Miss Alma Lundberg left. today
for Minneapolis to attend the wed
ding of her brother, II. c. Lundberg
to Miss Kristen Maren, which viii
take place Thursday evening a
seven o'clock. Mr.. Lundberg former
ly lived in Mankato and will spen(
one week of his honeymoon here Wis
ting old acqualntapces and friends
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