The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-10-27
carried a bouquet

saline and carried a bouquet of
brides roses.
The bridal party took their places
before a drapery of autumn foliage
and Rev. w. e. Young, pastor of
the Methodist Episcopal church, per-
formed the ceremony after the rites
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
After congratulations the guests
repaired to the dining room where
an elegant three course luncheon
was served. The table was prettily
decorated with a basket of pink
dahlias as a center piece and fes-
toons of white ribbon hung from the
ceiling with a white ball in the Gen.
ter. Misses Pearl Mutt, Hannah
James, Vera Thomas, Bernice, Edith
and Martha Epson served. Miss
Elizabeth Norman, cousin of the
bride, waited on the door. Miss Lulu
Cookson presented the departing
guests with wedding cake.
The out of town guests were Mr.
and Mrs. w. r. Adams and family,
Mankato; Mr. and Mrs. Olson and
family, Mankato; John It. Lewis, Wa
SEGA; Frank Virgins, Walnut Grove,
Mimi; Carrie Norman, Menomonie,
Wis.
There were over one hundrd
guests present. Many beautiful and
useful gifts were received by the
couple which show the high esteem
they are held in the community
which they live. The bride is a very
charming and accomplished young Ia
dy who commands the admiration
and love of all who know her. She
received her education at the Lake
Crystal high school, and later be-
came a trained nurse The groom is
one of Lake Crystals best young
men and has many friends who are
well pleased that he has won one
who is SO well fitted to go with
him through life. Mr.. and Mrs.
Wiggin left on the 4:3O train for a
few days visit in the twin cities.
When they return they will reside on
farm a short distance west of Lake
Crystal and will be at home to their
many friends after November 1.
Birthday Party.
A very delightful birthday party
was given Sunday at the pleasant
home of Mr.. and Mrs. R. E. Grice
in honor of their son, Elmer. 1t
also was Mrs. Dittberner's birthday,
sister of Mrs. E. Grice, and they
celebrated together. A very sumptu-
Gus and elaborate dinner was served
at one o'clock.
The colors were pink and white
and the house throughout was beau
tifully decorated with autumn leaves.
Numerous gifts were given. The aft
ernoon was spent with music and
social visiting. Those present were
Mr. and Mrs. L. Seppman, Mr.. Albert
and Alfred Seppman, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. ]. Haenel, Miss Ida Haenel all
of South Bend, Mr.. and Mrs. H. w.
Seppman and family of Judson, Mr..
and Mrs. r. r. Dittberner and little
Ardee and Mr.. Herman Dittberner,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. LeDuc and Master
Maynard, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ M. Cram,
all of Kerns. All declared they had
most enjoyable time, wishing them
many returns of the day.
Will Be Married Saturday.
Miss Edna Yackel and Mr.. J. E..
Hamilton will be joined in marriage
at Springfield on Saturday. The
ceremony will be performed at the
home of the bride. This couple is
well-known in Mankato. Mr.. Hamil-
ton was formerly one of the pro-
prietors Of the Saulpaugh and Miss
Yackel was for some time employed
as stenographer at the National Citi-
zens bank. She is charming young
woman and Mr.. Hamilton is a fine
gentleman. They will reside at Nor.
ris, this state, where Mr. Hamilton
is conducting hotel.
Entertained Sunshine Club.
The Sunshine club of the Metho-
dist church met yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Richard
Hammett. Election of officers was
held and the following officers were
all reelected: President, Mrs. T. NJ.
Hamp; first vice president, Mrs. T.
H. Foley; second vice president, Mrs.
Ed. Jones; secretary, Mrs. Archie
Hunter; treasurer, Mrs. Mile Hag:
gard. The afternoon was very pleas
antly spent
The Samaritan Dance.
The Samaritan dance given last
night was a success from every view
point. The attendance was large and
the dancers had very nice time.
A number of young ladies had their
fortunes told by the seers that held
forth during the evening.
Enjoyed Candy Pull.
Miss Pearl McGovern entertained
number of friends last evening att
her home on Fifth street. They en-
joyed candy pull, cards and music
during the evening. All report al
most pleasant time
r. T. Phillips of Shakopee is here
on business today.
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