The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-02-23
D0|HGS IN SOCIETY
~. w o. Citizens s7S


~. W q Citizens s12
.s,s"ss'-. .,.",s,.t....,-. .'s' .,..... '".,.s,;
From Thursdays Daily. ..,... ....
Pleasant Party. ...s -.
Miss Katherine Kiffe was hostess
at a valentine party last night al
her home on the Mapleton road. The
party left Mankato in the "Bluejay'
and drove out to the farm home
Miss Rebecca Funk acted as palmist
and was very clever at her work
She was assisted by Miss Clara
Krauss. Games and dancing were the
features of the evening. Those pres
ent were: The Misses Rebecca Funk,
Jessie Thro, Gertrude and Clara
Krauss, Marie Kiffe, Julia Lang,
Tram Dauber, Anna Wittmers, Bertha
Schostag, Minnie Schostag, Theresa
Kohl, Minnie and Clara Oberlek and
the Messrs. Walter Leonard, James
Kelley, John Cogan, Charles Larkin,
Nicholas Kiffe, Nat Frost, George
Viegel, Harry Reichel. Bud Neubert,
Henry Oberle and Wendell May.
Ois-Time School.
Cereal Chapter, O. e. S., last even
ing entertained large number of
members of the order and their
families with an old time school at
the Masonic hall. The ladies were
dressed with braids and cnrls to rep
resent young girls, while the men
were dressed in blouses to initiate
young boys. Drs. Nerbevig, Stephan
and Coulter were the funny boys
who knew il all, while "Chrissy''
Laurisch was the bad hoy. Mrs. r..
P. Rutan was teacher. Glasses were
formed and ridiculous answers. were
given TO the questions. Valentines
were then passed around, after
which dainty refreshments =, were
served. s. -:2: .T:~E>f.'. #1,G'.-
- .'... -..-r,..i-: Z
Valentine Party. :,,.-r7
st. Valentines evening was the
occasion for a very pleasant surprise,
given by Miss Marian Best, for the
boarders at Mrs. NJ. w. Johnson's on
Lincoln Street. A dainty valentine
luncheon was served by Mrs. John
son and her sister. The guests found
their places at the table by drawing
hearts numbered in rotation. Red
hearts formed the decorations and
tiny candy hearts bearing mottos
were placed at each plate. Much en-
joyment was. created by combining
and reading the mottos. Solos, render
ed by Miss, Best, and Mr., Tallma4
added to the pleasure 81, the even
ing. -a!rJ E2t7aTrt .tnsgTfco T5wt
Happy Birthday Event 49,: 20" !, .} i2:1 .
Miss .Alvina RohmholdtV was, slir5
prised at her home list ''efening by
Lutheran ias church Ths III '3S9easibn Was
Miss Rohmholdt's birthday. Twenty
four guests were present and de-
lightful evening was spent. A unique
feature of the lunch was serving the
ice cream with lighted candle
In each mound of cream. A birthday
cake with Candles was cut. The
hostesses of the party were Misses
Ida Schaul, Ella ''Schweitzer and
Edith Ahrahami Iii1t!t <.'sii:j:h e1ts
~. j. Nv 1870, 1,H tG h5isI
Lodge Enjoyed Meeting. n"on #i1i a.
Degree Of Honor LodgetINoS 10
held meeting and limitations last
evening at the Knight ~ of Columbus
hall. The young ladies' team ex.
emplified the work. There were
the business session light refresh
ments were served and dancing en-
joyed.
Dance BY Students.
Another dance will be given at
the Davis Business university to-
morrow evening. The dances given
by this college have proven a delight
to the students and those invited,
and efforts are being made to have
this an exceptionally enjoyable affair.
Enjoyable Card Party. ,. ., ;.
Members of Degree of Honor No.
enjoyed a card party yesterday
afternoon at the knights of CoIum-
bus hall. About sixty ladies We're
present. .<.-.... - .,.,s...
Miss Allen Of Kasota visitedfriends
in Mankato yesterday. IN 49,
G.. Eustice Of Waldorf paid Man
kato a business visit today. -
Frank w. Hunt is in Minneapolis
attending the editorial convention
]. NJ. Harry Of Owatonna trans
acted business in Mankato today.
E. Jameson Of Walnut Grove was
business visitor in Mankato today.
f. NJ. Deerhake departed this
afternoon for points in Indiana and
Ohio.
G. c. Cornish of Vernon Center
was business visitor in the city
today
Mr. and Mrs. NJ H. Frey of Kiest-
er were in the city today visiting
friends.
r. II d., oe
Winnebago are spending the day in
the city.
Miss Ernstine Eyrich of lie Sueur
--..., III f-'a. g.. -.