The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1914-05-29

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| VIII Speak at Lai<efield. :
J. ID. Deets has been invited I,
give an address at market day II
Lakefeid on June 90. There viii b,
O parade, bali game, auction sale ant
general sales IN the stores In addition
TO the speaking.
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From fridays 1sfis. 81 ~
Dancing Party; mankato People A.
Participants. ~, ..-.
Minneapolis Journal: Mr.. and Mrs
John c. Sweet Of 526 Eleventh avenue
iSE gave a dancing party and buffei
supper at their home on Tuesday
evening In honor of DR.. and Mrs
C. r. Sweet OF Minot, N. D.; Mr.
and Mrs. Alfred j. Sweet of Lewis
ton. Me-. and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank p
Hoerr of Mankato. Mimi. all of whom
are visiting IN Minneapolis.
Alfred J. Sweet of Lewiston, Me.
who lis visiting his brother. John C
Sweet, gave a family. dinner party
at the Radison hotel on Monda.
evening. Members Of the family
present from out of the city. were
Mr.. Sweets mother and father, Mr.
and Mrs. Kay c. Sweet of Ryder, N
d.: his brother and sister, DIR. and
Mrs. C. r. Sweet OF Minot, NJ D., ant
his brother and sister, Mr.. and Mrs
Francis Patrick Hoerr of Mankato
Covers were placed for twelve Aftel
the dinner the party went to Ia
Trianon. to dance.
Picnic Supper and Shower.
/. Eighteen young ladies gave
shower and picnic supper for Mis-
Margaret Balm at the Presbyterian
church last evening. q. The plan wa.
to have the picnic In the park, bu
the heavy rain caused them to NEE
in the church dining room. A Ions
table was spread and large cen
terpiece OF lfiacs was used. At tn,
close of the supper Miss Balm wa,
given a large basket containing par
cells. the gifts of the guests.
During the early evening the par
ty went ON a, walking trip, stop
ping at the homes of the variou,
young ladies'. aud arriving eventually
at the home Of Miss Balm. where ic,
cream and cake was served.
Miss Bain's marriage Will take
place during the summer. =.
Pleasing Surprise. e."
Mr.. and Mrs: John 8. Davies were
surprised by about fifty friends from
the congregation of the Welsh churci
last night at their home In the Sc
curity fats. The guests spent {
happy evening there and presente,
Mrs. Davies with a handsome Sc
of table linen and Mr.. Davies will
a fine umbrella. The honor guest
will leave for Minneapolis next weel
TO make their home. Nice refresh
ments were served during the even
ing, aud the event was an altogethe
happy one. IT,. .-r -r
Held Annual Picnic. ..'v o..
Students of the Mankato Exper
school VT Business held their annpa
picnic yesterday Afternoon at Sible!
park. There was a large gatherin,
and everyone had delightful time
Following the picnic supper they ei
joyed an automobile ride. This will
| no doubt be the last large gathering
Of the students this year, many o
them planning TO leave very soon b
take positions. s,a.
II
EntertaiHedl For Mrs. Brookshire.
Miss Ida Martin of 306 Willar,
street entertained informally las
| Wednesday evening In honor OF Mrs
Jennie Burch Prookshire of San Die
so, Cal, who has been a visito
| In the city fer some time. A delightful
social evening was enjoyed, Mrs
Brpokshire meeting many old friends
Light refreshments were served. u.
viii EntertaIn For Mr.. and Mrs.
| Hixon. 3D.
Mrs. A. r. Pfau, Jr., will entertain
at their home tomorrow evening 70
Mr.. and Mrs w, l.. Hixon.
Pupils at Picnic. 3.
! Pupils OF the seventh grade of tn,
normal school held picnic at High
land park this afternoon.
/ Albert Schippei went to Plate OF
business today. Y.,. g.. 20
c. r., Moore of Amboy was Il
Mankato today. 49,
| A. T. Carlson went to Madelia OF
business yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Carlson motore,
TO Lake Crystal today.
| H. II. Knudson OF 81. James wa
a visitor In the city today.
Miss Ida Holm visited in 81. Pc
ter between trains yesterday.
s. G. Whitcher OF Pennington wa
In. the city on business today.
Otto Peterson, the land man, viii
go to Thief River Falls tomorrow.
| Rev. Cooper Baily, ID. D., Of Crook
ston, Is In Mankato for short visit
John q. Gerlich returned last even
Ing from business trip to the twil
cities.
| Gene Francis and Dean. Framed
OF Vernon. Center spent today Il
Mankato.
Attorney J. A. Fiittie returned thi
noon from several days business tril
to Pipestone.
Frank .Fairchild, the land man o
Good Thunder. was In the city OF
business today.
Mrs. Frank A. Day OF Fairmon