The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-10-15

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tees and Charles A. Chapman, secre-
tary. They are still holding those
responsible positions, but the one who
acted as notary and also as a wit
ness. John r. Thomas Were called by
death Teveral years ago.
These who served as president o!
the All society during these six
year. arc. Mrs. w. =. Willard. Mrs
w. X. Buffham. Mrs. c. J. Holman
Mrs. c. n. Snow. Mrs. A. +. Sails
bury and Mrs. T. J. Jones and they
are deserving of much credit for the
excellent work done by the. AID so.
ciety under their Leadership.
At the conclusion OF the manse
history. Mrs. s. b. Wilson, the present
president of the Aid society took thu
mortgage In her hands. with cx-
pressions of gratitude for tho past
and hope for the future.
Mrs. w. d. willard applied the
match and almost in an instant tho
mortgage ever which the ladies' had
iabored for six years, became a hear
of ashes in the large urn placed to
receive Il. "A hymn of praise and
thanksgiving was pleasangly sung by
Miss Mildred Sawyer. An invitator
was extended to all to repair to the
dining room for refreshments.
All Joined in the Doxology and the
pastor pronounced benediction.
The church was beautifully decorat
ed with the late garden flowers, the
decorating and refreshments being In
charge OF the social committee. Mrs
ID. a. Little and Mrs. Charles Wyatt.
Young Couple to Be Married. N
Paul +. Nettleton, a well known
young man Of this city, employed In
the office of the Human Milking Ma
chine company by ]. p. MARROW. ant
Miss Leona Bier, a young lady from
Sleepy Eve. who has been employed
IN the office of Attorney Benjamin
Taylor. will be married some time
next week at Sleepy Eye.
Full particulars have not yet beer
given out The engagement OF this
estimable young couple has long beer
a matter of common knowledge amonf
their many friends in Mankato and
elsewhere.
The groom Is son of Professor
George f. Nettleton OF the Mankatc
Commercial college.
The couple will take wedding triI
of about two weeks. going to Duluth
and will make their home during the
rest of the fall and through the COM
ing winter at the residence OF the
groom's father 124 Liberty street.
The license for the marriage was
issued today by George G. Krost
clerk of the district court.
Proved RoYa! Entertainers.
The Potters" proved royal enter
tainers at the Mankato Commercial
college last evening, and were heard
by a large and appreciative audience
Grace n. Potter gave a number of cley
or readings. and musical members
both on the guitar and piano. She has
sweet and well trained mezzo- soprano
voice. and sang very beautifully
James C.. Potter. barytone singer
kept his audience I'm good humor by
his clever impersonations. and gave
some excellent musical numbers. The
entertainment was the first of rho
Commercial college series of Lyceun
attractions. and proved first class In
every respect
Fairmont Sentinel: Mrs. Henry
Murtahgh and daughter, Hazel, re-
turned to Mankato this morning after
making a visit TO her parents, Mr.
and Mrs Charles Champine of Ceylon
and Mr.. and Mrs. VI. ID. Murtaugh OF
Fairmont. -. D.
Mrs. r. ]. Nelson and son Gerald. OF
washington Springs. S. d., formerly
Miss Rose Harken of this city, is the
guest of friends and relatives here
She was accompanied from, South
Dakota by Mrs. Charles Wagon and
son. Charles Wagon.
Mrs. William Koke went to Madelia
today, where she will be a guest al
the home of her daughter, Mrs. l.. K
Lambert.
Fred w. Krmse returned yesterday
from q purchasing trip to New York
where hc visited the best fashion
markets and selected a large line oI
newest and best styles in wearing
apparel for the Kriise company stores
Mr.. and Mrs. J. ". Stoddard of Min
neapolis mOtored to Mankato yester-
day for weeks visit at the home oil
the latter's parents. Mr.. and Mrs
Martin Walser. They found the road:
very rough coming down, but drying
rapidly, and expect to make the re.
turn trim in record time
Arthur Erickson. manager of tho
Majestic Theatre at Rochester Is In
the city. He will return TO Rochester
tomorrow morning. MIR. Erickson for.
morly was manager of the Grand here
Mr.. and Mrs. d. w. Roderick ant
daughter Elizabeth of Wells, will ar.
rive tonight to spend Sunday al
guests of the latter's parents. Mr.. and
MrsI. \. Tompkins.
Christ Nelson of the state univer.
sity is home 10 spend Sunday.
s. NJ. Morris returned home last
evening from short business triI
to st. Paul. H.. -
Mrs. II. ID. G.. Baxter and little
daughter Constance, who have beer
guests at the home OF Rev. and Mrs
Edward Constant, will leave Monda,
for their homee in Portland, Oregon.
Rev. Edward Constant, pastor o.
the Congregational church, will leav,
next Monday on an eastern trip. goinl
as a delegate to the National Council
of CONGREGATIONAL churches, which
opens October 90 I'm New Haven, Con
necticut, and closes October q. Rev
Constant will visit for a short tins
in Boston. and will also stop at New