The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-03-28

From Saturdays Daily.
Surprised Their Friends.
Mapleton Enterprise: Not a few
of the friends of Mr.. Louis Borchert
of the firm of Borchert Bros. and
Mrs. Louise Beise, were surprised
at their marriage, which occurred at
NIankato last Friday morning. So
carefully were the plans laid that
the brothers Of the groom were not
aware of the marriage until the next
day after the happy couple took
their departure from Mapleton, al.
though nearly every one else Caught
on" Thursday evening when the bride
quietly took the evening train for
Mankato.
The marriage took place at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Brooks
at Mankato, the ceremony being per-
formed by Rev. T. Ross Paden, pas
tor of the Presbyterian church. in
the presence of a few intimate
friends. Following the beautiful serv-
ice Mrs. Brooks, as hostess to the
party, served a delightful wedding
dinner (Which was thoroughly enjoyed
and appreciated.
Mr.. Borchert, the groom, is one of
Mapleton's most popular business
men, a live. hustling merchant who
enjoys the confidence and respect of
the entire community, being man
of the highest character and personal
integrity. He is son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Borchert Of Minnesota
Lake, and during the years which
he has been in business here has
not only made many friends, but has
built up large and profitable bust.
ness.
The bride is the youngest daugl-
ter of Mr.. l.. TrOendle. one of our
leading merchants, popular favor
tie at all social doings because of
her ability as a musician and her at
tractive personality.
Following wedding trip of cou-
pie weeks duration. Mr.. and Mrs.
Borchert will return to Mapleton to
make their home in the beautiful
place owned by the bride on Third
street, where they will be pleased to
welcome their large circle of ac-
quaintances.
That Mr. and Mrs. Borchert will
be welcomed back to Mapleton in due
and ancient form is beyond question.
They may have "scooped" their
friends but they will find that there
is another day coming and they will
be given welcome that will be re-
membered as one Of the happy oc.
casions of their life.
Endeavor Society Social.
The Christian Endeavor society of
the Christian church gave a very
social last night when a
party of about forty-five took a trip
around the world. The first stop
was made at Italy. which in this
case happened to be represented at
the home Of John Cragun on South
Front. A fortune teller entertained
the guests there and the first course
Of four-course meal was served.
Ireland was next visited. Miss
Ruth Sinottes home was the head
quarters for the wearers Of the green
and a short Irish program was give,
as we'll. as the second course of the
lunch. The Darty then went to
Japan. represented by the home OF
Miss Gertrude Piper on Byron street.
More refreshments were served and
a program given and the trip was
completed at the home of Earl
Scherer in the country This was
American and a program of American
songs and recitations was given and
The last course of the lunch was
served. The evening was a very de-
lightful one.
Mobiles otterstein.
Miss Nellie G. Mobiles of Vernon
Center and George c.. Otterstein of
amboy were quietly married this
by Rev. w. r. Keesey at
MS residence. They were attended
Nv Mr.. and Mrs. Fred H. >ell of
Vernon Center. The young people
will make their home at Amboy.
st. Paul Pioneer Press: The wed.
ding of Miss olga Swadberg and J.
w. Salfer took place Saturday,
March is. Judge Henry Gallick per.
formed the ceremony. Mr.. and Mrs
Safer will be at home after April 1
at 1927 st. Anthony avenue.
! Miss Lottie A. Randall and George
w. Fox Of Ottawa, LeSueur county,
were married at three o'clock this
Rev. w. r. Keesey per.
forming the ceremony at the Metho.
dist parsonage.
r. Collins of Window is in the
city today
Otto Peterson of Vernon is in the
city today.
. Charles J.. Macbeth is in st. Paul
OH business.
Carl r. Harbo of Cambria is in
the city today.
John e. Weudt of Amboy was in
the city today.
Miss Hazel Tucker of Elysian spent
yesterday in Mankato S4
Charles O'Connor of st. Clair was
in the city yesterday.
Miss Leon Helms of lie Sueur Wis
tied in Mankato today.
Alex Carlstror1, the contractor,
went today to st. Paul.
Burton Cuyler of Amboy is in the
city today on business.
e. A. Cole of Owatonna was visit
ing yesterday in Mankato.
Mr., and Mrs, n, r, Curling of