The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1913-11-14

noon q motion was made by Attor-
neys Ivan Bowen and Walter Ply
mat that the jury be instructed to
render a verdict for the defendant.
The court took the matter under adj
visement until this afternoons ses-
sion Of the court.
Judge Comstock denied the motion
and the case was given into the hands
OF the jury.
From thursdays Daily.
Pleasant Party at Owen Cottage, Lake
Madison.
A party composed of Mrs. Minnie
Schoyen.Hubbard, Miss Lora Lulsdorf
and Miss Mildred Coughlan. DR.. A.
F. Kemp: Wallace Sterling and Will
bur Clements, motored to Madi-
son Lake last night where they we're
delightfully."- entertained by Mrs.
George B. Owen. They drove out in
Mrs. Schoyen-Hubbard's car.
Will Observe Anniversary.
At the meeting of the Women's Re
lief corps held last night plans were
completed for a twenty-fifth anniver-
sary celebration to be held on Novem-
Der 10. Mrs. Lizzie Whitmore of
Minneapolis, who founded the corps
here will be present and take part
in the program. A half past six
O'Clock dinner will be served to
which the members of the w. R. c.,
their families, the G. A. r. men and
their families and the members of
Company III will be invited. The
program will be given after dinner.
Compliment to Miss Gabler.
Mrs. J. Roy Brooks of Walnut
street entertained a group of young
ladies' at her home last night in
compliment to Miss Margaret Cab
Ter. The affair was in the nature
of a parcel shower, and the pack
ages had been hidden about the
rooms. Miss Gabler was guided to
the hiding places by Mrs. Brooks
little niece, Julia KfeutZer. The
search caused a good deal of fun
for the guests. The hostess served
delicious refreshments during the
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Lampert Entertain.
! Mr.. and Mrs. G. Leon ]. Lampert
of st. Paul entertained Tuesday even
ing of this week at their ST. Paul
antly spent playing auction bridge
and at the close of the games a six
course duck supper was served. Mr..
and Mrs. George Lang of this city
were among the guests. Mr., Lampert
will leave in a few days for the
Philippine Islands to look after his
property interests there.
C. w. 3. M. Nicely Entertained.
. The C. w. B. NJ. of the Christian
church held meeting at the home
of Mrs. Oscar Scherer yesterday af-
ternoon. The home was beautifully
decorated with autumn leaves and
potted plants for the occasion,
Eighteen ladies were present and
Mrs. Louise D. Firestone led the
meeting, which was very interest
ing one. A fine supper was served by
Mrs. Scherer.
Mrs. ZueI Entertained.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ Zuel enter
tanned eight guests at duck din
ner at their home on Walnut street
Tuesday evening. A social evening
was spent after dinner.
~ Sc $500
Edward English of Waseca was in
the city yesterday.
/ IN NJ unal uonf IN yVacnoa on
business yesterday,
Conner Jones went to Chicago
yesterday on business.
Chris Knudson is in the city today
ON county business.
Miss Sophia Hagemeister of Eagle
Lake visited here today.
Mrs. w. B. Davies is visiting in
Minneapolis for few days.
Il. l.. Champlih CT this city, made a
trim to Vernon Center yesterday.
Mrs. Strielsler and Mrs. zelle Of
New Uim visited here yesterday.
Charles Brown and wife OF Vernon
Center were in the city yesterday.
e. e. Gresham and A. e. Stemple
CT st. Peter spent yesterday in this
city.
Mrs. F. r. Ellsworth went to Win.
nebago this morning for a short
visit. rs
Miss Muriel Beach of Sheldon,
Iowa. is the guest of Miss Mary
Rodman.
Mrs. R. E. Scott went to Madelia
to spend few days with friends
this morning.
Mrs. w. w. zuel is visiting with
her son, A. S. Zuel in Madison Lake
for a few days.
w. L. Sedgley of Worthington is
in the. city today figuring on one of
the county bitches.
d c. H. Johnson who made a bust
ness. trip to Winona yesterday re-
turned to this city today
4 William Busch OF Redwing visited
his brother, A. J. Busch yesterday.
Ms William Busch is eighty-two
years old and enjoys excellent health.
Jack Martin returned last light
from AYRSHIRE, DIVA, where he has
been conducting an auction. lie will
return there next week to complete
his work.
Mrs. j. W. Fowler of Minneapolis
who has been in the city for some
days visiting MSs. E. r. Kennedy and
Mrs. j. S. Holman, returned to the
cities today.
]. Kronin, superintendent of bridges
and buildings for this division OF the
Northwestern road, was in the city
yesterday ON business and left for
New UIlm today. ~