The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1911-11-24
From Mondays Daily.
arried at Hiuh Noon.


Rochester Post and Record: At
high noon at the home OF the brides
parents, Miss Lora Tollefson was
united in the holy bonds of marti
mony to Bernard r. Vandervoort OF
Mankato, Rev. e. v. Dubois reading
the ring service. The Tollefson home
was lastly decorated, chrysanthe-
NUNS being used in large quantities
throughout the several apartments,
while large bank of green and
chrysanthemums marked the place
where the bride and groom stood
during the ceremony.
Miss Dagna Tollefson presided at
the piano., while Irene Tollefson was
ring bearer The bride was prettily
dressed in a light blue crepe de
chene gown with pearl trimmings.
A five course wedding collation.
was served by the Misses jeanette,
Alma and Inez Bratager, and Violet
and Ruth Knutson, about forty
guests participating.
Mr. and Mrs. VandervOOrt depart
ed on a short wedding trip, after
which they will be at home at Man
kato January 1st. The brides going
away gown was blue with hat to
match. -.e.i
Among the out of town guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. j. A. Wander
WORT of Artesian, S. D., Miss Clara
Lee of Minneapolis and Wayne
Elliott of Fremont, Neb.
The. bride is one of Rochester's
accomplished young ladies, the
daughter of Mr.. and, Mrs. Z. L..
TOllefsOn. She has been prominent
in the social life of the city, and has
surrounded herself with a host of
friends, who regret to see her leave,
but extend to the groom sincere
congratulations, and the best wishes
for both bride and groom are for a
long voyage over life's seas, marked
with happiness and prosperity.
An Elaborate Wes1ding.
Miss Esther Anderson and Mr..
Carl Erickson, both of Rapidan were
united in marriage Saturday morn
ing at eleven o'clock at the home of
the brides parents by Rev. N. Nord-
gard of Mankato. The house was
decorated with flowers and looked
very attractive. The bride was at
tended by Miss Tilda Erickson and
Miss Caroline Skov. The groom s
attendants were Ole Anderson.
brother of the bride, and Henry
Erickson, brother of the groom.
The ceremony was performed in
the presence of about one hundred
relatives and friends, and immedi-
ately afterward sumptuous din
ner was served. The guests spent
the afternoon there and remained
for supper. 1t was an elaborate
affair.
The bride is the only daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Lars Anderson OF
Rapidan and is a charming and ca
pable young lady. Mr.. Erickson is
a son of Christian Erickson OF Rapi-
dan and he also commands the re-
gard of large number Of people.
/ They will make their home at Rapi-
dan.
Entertained Cinch Party.
Miss Paula Bruss entertained nj
teen of her friends at cinch party
at her home last evening. Prizes
were given for the best players, ana
refreshments were served at mid.
night, after which the guests left,
having spent a very enjoyable even
ing.
S. D. Works departed yesterday
! for Chicago.
/ w. A.. Cooley of GAINESVILLE spent
Sunday in the city.
! Loren Clark of Worthington spent
| Sunday in the city.
A. Skjelstad of ST. Peter called on
friends here yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Potter
departed today for Heron Lake.
Attorney D. A. Reed of Mime
. apolis arrived in Mankato today.
! J. c.. Nelson of Fairmont visited
with friends in Mankato Sunday.
w. r. Waldren of Winnebago was
business visitor in the city today.
Harry S. Holson of Worthington
called on friends here over Sunday.
A. s. Joffe of Watertown, S. D.,
transacted business in the city to,
day.
William Fridley of GAINESVILLE paid
Mankato a visit yesterday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Fletcher of
Sibley, Iowa, are the guests OF
friends in Mankato.
/ William ]. Paulson of st. Cloud