The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1912-03-15
Garden, CITY
From thursdays Daily.

from thursdays Daily.
Levi Palmer and family will NOV,
into town soon and occupy Clar;
Wilson's house.
Mr.. William Shaver and famil,
expect to move soon to Nlafikatt
| where he has employment.
Mrs. Wagner and son Floyd have
gone to Canton, S. D., where she was
called by the illness of her father
Next. Tuesday is election and II
promises an exciting time as with
out a doubt number of tickets
will be in the field.
Rev. Haley will speak on THE In
nocence of Our First Parents When
They Came From the Hand Of Their
Creator" next Sunday morning.
Mr.. Clough loaded his car here
Tuesday and will leave during the
week for his new home at Grand
Rapids, MINI. His family expects tC
join him little later.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Norton are
rejoicing over the arrival of q baby
daughter, who came to their home
Sunday evening, March 3. Mother
and baby are doing nicely.
The Royal Neighbors are planning
on a leap year box social soon. The
gentlemen are requested to begin
studying recipes as they are expect.
ed to bring lunch for two.
A number Of young people gather.
ed at the home of Mrs. Ida Terry
last Friday evening in honor of
Eddie Ward, who left for his home
in Canada Monday. An enjoyable
evening was spent and luncheon was
served. ..... -..s
l.. d. Mills and family have rented
the Putrah house here in town and
will move soon from the farm which
has been sold. Mr. Mills is still
at the hospital in Mankato, and at
present seems to be slightly improv-
ing. 1t is hoped he may soon be
able to be about again. ..
"The Minnesota Entertainers" a
group of four young ladies, will give
an entertainment at the Woodman
hall Saturday evening, March =.
The program will consist Of readings
and folk songs and dances. They
have travelled extensively throughout
the south and are highly spoken OF
by their audiences. 80
Rev. Morphew passed away Tues
day morning at the home of his
son, Marion Morphew. He had been
a great sufferer from heart trouble
and death came as relief to his
long sickness. He was eighty-five
years of age. He was twice mar
rled, and DIR. Morphew, who was
we'll known here, was a son by his
first marriage. He leaves a wife,
two sons, Lee Morphew of Lake
Crystal. Marion of this place; also
three daughters, Dolly, who resides
in Northern Minnesota; Mrs. Lucy
Eaton, Mrs. r. II. Norton of Garden
City. The funeral will be held at
the Baptist church of which he was
a member. Thursday afternoon and
the remains laid to rest in the Gar
den City cemetery. He was known
as a good. kind neighbor and 1t
was a pleasure to step in and talk
with him. as he was always cheer
full and pleasant.
A very delightful shower was en-
loved by a large company of friends
last Thursday afternoon, at the
home of Mrs. Il. II. Hughes, in hon
or of Mrs. Edna Diesch, whose mar
rage occurred Wednesday evening
at the Methodist Episcopal parson-
age. Rev. Haley officiating. AS the
bride entered she was greeted with
a shower of rice and all made mer-
nv. Several amusing games and con-
tests were enjoyed. Mrs. T. S. Rob.
erts won the prize in the foot race
and in the cake contest" Mes
danes Arnold and Willard were sue
cessful. The bride was the recipient
of many beautiful and useful pres
ents. A delicious luncheon was
served. Those assisting the hostess
were Mesdames Wagner, Clapper
and Peterson. Mr.. and Mrs. Diesch
will leave soon for their new home
at Greeley, Iowa, taking with them
the best wishes Of all for their joy
and happiness.
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