The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-12-13

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charge of 50 an hour made, which
would help pay for them.
From Fridays Daily.
Mankato Lodge No. 36. Knights
of Pythias, held it's annual election
of officers last night resulting as
Juliar, V. c.; Guy II. Grant, pre-
late; A. r. Sutten, NJ. at A; Her.
bert Hauck, NJ. of F.; c. E. Phillips,
X. r. S.; e. Schoyen, M. of b.;
c. e. Parker, inner guard; ID. M.
Jones, outer guard; E. F. Soaring,
trustee for three years.
The lodge considered the matter
of getting new quarters, and ap-
pointed a committee consisting of
e. +. Soaring, d. M. Jones and ].
A. Bergquist, to consult with G. A.
Lewis about leasing the second floor
of a large garage building that is
to be erected at the corner of Sec
ond and Cherry streets, where the
old Minneopa House now stands. If
the lodge should make arrangements
to take this, it would sublet it to
several other lodges, and it would
also be good place for holding
conventions and public meetings.
Word was received of the death
of John r. King, member of the
lodge for many years, which occur
red several days ago at Spokane,
Wash The stated funeral benefit
was voted, and a committee APP
pointed to prepare resolutions Mr..
King was in Mankato a year ago.
He was a faithful member of the
lodge and good citizen, and the
to the members.
Plans for the future were dis
cussed. and all present were in ia
vor of pushing Pythianism during
the coming year.
Miss Reynolds Will Speak.
Miss Helen NJ Reynolds, princi-
pal of the primary department of
the Mankato normal school will de-
liver an address on christmas and
Christmas Gifts" in the high school
room at Minnesota Lake, Deem.
Der IS.
Miss Reynolds speaks in the in
terest of the Mothers club. She is
woman of strong personality, =
pleasing speaker and her addresses
always contain messages OF cheer
and helpfulness for ALL
Miss Selma Wrucke and Mr. and
Mrs. Townsend have kindly consent
ed to furnish music.
At the close of the program dainty
refreshments will be served by Mrs.
Albert Gerlich, Mrs. e. N. Kremer,
Mrs. J. l.. Kuechenmeister and
Mrs. Frank Kaufman.
Tenderd a Supper.
A nice supper was given by Mrs.
Leo Honetschlager at the Sons of
Herman hall Wednesday afternoon,
about thirty being present The first
part Of the afternoon was devoted
to lodge meeting and installation of
officers. After the meeting, supper
was served. and the members thank
ed Mrs. Honetschlager for her kind
ness and wished they could be to-
gether again next year. 1t was the
occasion of Mrs. Honetschlager's
birthday, and the next day she was
presented with a lovely bouquet of
flowers from the Windmiller com
pany, Mrs. Buchholtz OF the Wind
miller company being member of
the order of which Mrs. Honet.
schlager is vice president.
Pleasant Surprise Party.
A very pleasant surprise party
was given Wednesday evening at
nf TN,,on nj
in honor of her daughter. Miss
playing four handed cinch. head
prize being won by Mr.. Louis Wen
ner. and foot prize by Mr.. Mick
Huettl, Jr. At midnight dainty
lunch was served to those present.
The guests then departed for their
homes, having had most enjoyable
time.
J. F. Mcclure transacted business
here yesterday.
w. NJ. Greene of Morgan was in
town yesterday.
3. Frank Pay is in the cities
on business today.
e. Hanson of Savage called in
Mankato yesterday.
Chris Hanson was a visitor yes
terday in Mankato.
T. j. Kirr of Waseca visited in
the city yesterday.
Fl. E. Case of Jackson called in
the city yesterday
f. I. Durberger of Shakopee was
in the city yesterday.
Mrs st. John of Kasota was in
NIankato for thn day
A. HI. Henry of GAINESVILLE called
on friends here yesterday.
Mrs. Slime Carter of Sanborn Wis
tied yesterday in MankatO.
DR.. j. w. Andrews is transacting
business in Marshall today.
E. Jameson of Walnut Grove
spent Yesterday in Mankato.
E. w. Speck of Austin was in
town yesterday on business.
NJ D. Johnston of Madelia trans
acted business here yesterday.
B. T. Swain of Elysian was in
Mankato yesterday on business.
Thomas Rooney of Madelia was
calling on friends here yesterday.
Miss Beatrice Tousley and Miss
Freda Eyrich are spending the week
end in Mankato.
P. V. Phillips of the Shakopee
bottling works was in Mankato yes
terday on business
W. j. Morehart and family will