The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-11-17

Norway, July IA, 1884. Mr.. and
Mrs. Hansen were united in mar
rage October 16, 1861, to whom
eight children were born, six of
these are dead. The two surviving
sons are Andrew and Christ. In
1882 the deceased came to this coun-
try with his family, residing at a
number of different towns previous
to locating in North Mankato where
the family has continually resided
for the past twenty years. The
golden wedding anniversary of Mr..
Mrs. Hansen occurred on the 10th
day of last month, the affair being
observed by a host Of friends at
the Norwegian Lutheran Trinity
church which the deceased was able
to attend and to greatly enjoy. The
deceased was a good citizen, of a
quiet and Industrious disposition.
He was employed as bookbinder at
the Review office for many years.
Notwithstanding his age and afflic-
ton he was able to continue at
work until about two years ago.
He was for a time employed at the
Free Press bindery. His employ.
ers always found him faithful and
conscientious in his work. He was
a member of the Norwegian Trinity
Lutheran church. The time OF the
funeral has not definitely been de-
cided upon. The announcement will
probably be made tomorrow.
At $50 O'Clock this morning the
marriage of Miss Margaret O'Brien
of North 'Mankato and Mr.. William
Laffey of Mapleton took place at
st. Johns Catholic church. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Father
Brazil, and was witnessed by a
large number of relatives and
friends. The full ring ceremony was
used.
The brides gown was of navy
blue velvet trimmed with beaded
fringe and white satin, and she
wrote a hat of blue. The groom
wore the conventional black. The
bridesmaid, Miss Ella Laffey, sis
ter of the groom, wore a gown OF
tan wolfe with white hat. The
groom was attended by the brides
brother, John O'Brien.
A five course luncheon was served
at noon at the home of the brides
mother at 41O Nicollet.
The high esteem in which the
young couple is held is manifested
by the large number of elegant
presents they received. The bride is
a very popular young lady, having
taught in the Minnesota public
schools for several years. The groom
is a young man of excellent quail
ties and has lived in Beaufort town
ship where they will reside.
: The out of town guests were:
Mrs. John Layey and daughters,
Mary and Ella, of Mapleton. Mrs.
D. E. Mccarthy of Mapleton, Miss
Gertrude Mccarthy, Mrs. M. Melon
Center and P. Eagan of Minneapo-
lis.
Andrew Lundgren is making ex-
cavation for a two story brick
house in Nelson's addition, which
he and his family will occupy when
completed. More homes for fami-
lies, more families for homes" is all
the go lin North Mankato. No time
in the history of the village has
the prospects looked more favorable
than at present. That is saying
something, as the town has always
had a vigorous growth.
: The North Mankato w. c.. T. U.
will meet tomorrow afternoon with
Mrs. T. J. Sherk, 631 South Front
street A, report of the National
Convention will be given by Mrs.
F. B. Cowgirl.
C. A. Keene is temporarily on the
road this week for Mr.. Wyatt as
salesman for the Patterson Mercan-
tile company.
A fine boy arrived last night at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J.
WiIcnn 0l0 South avonua