The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1915-05-07
Village Dads" Are Congratulated Owe
Efforts Which Resulted IN Having
Town Electric Lighted

liam Dennis0n very pleasantly en-
tertained the Womens' Christian
TEMPERANCE union In her beautiful
new home on Friday Of last week.
About thirty members and visitors
we're present. The devotiOnals, and
a short business meeting were con-
Quoted by Mrs. Leafe Warren, the
president. after which Mrs. Alice
Cooper took charge of the program
for the afternoon In her usual happy
and original way. The topic for con-
sideration was Cooking" Following
was the order OF the program: In
strumental music. Mrs. Elsie Thew;
Home Economics" Mrs. l.eahe
Warren; How May Women Help
in Reducing the High Cost of Living"
Sina Wilbur: 'The Small income and
the Good Dinner Table Show That
Household Economy Is not Narrow
ing. but Broadening" Mrs. c. Lowell:
What Is Is Your Idea Of a Balanced
Dlei?" Mrs. Flnrence Dennison;
Helpful Kitchen Devices" Mrs. Ju-
liza Force: a Monday Dinner from
Sunday Left Overs" Mrs. May
Frances: trio. by Mesdames Cox.
Thew. and llalyersnn. The roll call
was responded to by giving favor
iic recipe. Following the program
4 Two course lunch was served. which
was enjoyed by all. especially appe-
iiZiug were the warm biscuit. and
home made maple syrup. The next
meeting Of the union will he held
with Mrs Leafie Warren. May II. and
the topic will b. The Effect Of Pop
ular Sunday Amusements Upon the
character of Our Youth" Mrs. !. y.
Howell will act as leader.
William DcnnisOn has recently had
erected handsome new home four
miles southwest OF Vernon. which Is
modern in every way. except In re-
gard Ia lighting. but which will he
put In during the near future. The
house is two stories with ten rooms.
hardwood floors throughout. laundry
In basement with all conveniences
for washing and spacious pOrches add
much TO the general beauty and com
fort OF the new and beautiful farm
home which is seldom excelled i'm any
respect by village residences. The
best is none too good for the farmer.
Mr.. Gardie Mead returned from
Rochester Saturday evening where
she has been 10 consult the Mayo
doctors i'm regard To her health which
has been poor for the past year. Her
family and may friends are relieved
10 know that the doctors found no
alarming symiCms. but will give her
u course OF treatment under the
uidancc OF the family physician. DR.
Z. G. Clement. after which II is ex-
prcted that she will be- restored To
good health.
Grandma Award was taken sud
denly i'll last Monday night. and n
doctor was summoned to give her
medical attention. She is reported
as much better today.
Mr.. and Mrs. King Howe returned
Monday from winter spent with
their three children In Montana.
Misses Lois and Ruth Mills. Liza
Wilson. and Irwin Mills OF Garden
City We're callers at the G. NJ War
rem home Friday evening
Alex llalverson and Walter Richter.
who circulated the county option De-
'ition for Vernon Center village and
township. sent the same in last Sat
mrday for filing. Practically every
person To whom the petition was
presented promptly signed IL. and
undoubtedly many farmer, did not
get the chance To attach their n INES.
a. during the past three weeks farm
crs have come 10 town only when alb
solutrly necessary. and Mr.. Richter
who hoped To go out in his car for a
c"upl" uf days among The farmers.
NNs ll a
ness al the bank
lerCy WriPhts1m. who II breaking
TN tn" railroad In the yards az Min
nsapoli-. met with Il severe accident
last Thursday. In some manner he
Slipped between two box ears. and
vas badly crushed. He was taken To
The hospital for medical attention.
and was upon the operating table for
two hours. Latest reports state that
he has u chance OF recovery. The
WrightsOn family formerly lived In
vernon. and Percy is well and favor
ably known here. having many
friends who regret TO hear OF his ac-
Cident
The village dads are to be con-
graduated over their efforts which
'N'.''''N ih va ! tiie tHt NliidSe electric
lighted. as arc lamps are now on
every corner. but il seems that il
would be good idea 10 have n
"Elim put on the water tank. Ia COM
pete with neishbOr!ng towns 90 the
northeast.
J.. u. Harnes recently ordered 200
shade trees. which arrived Monday
and now our Zimmerman, and ex-
furniture man. has developed into a
iull hedged farmer. and Is transplant
ing the trees to his farm. which Is
rented by Mr.. Cox. and upoi: which
Mr.. Barnes built commodious house
about two years ago.
X. j. Just has returned from n
short business trip. A. G. Gray having
taken charge Of the store during his
absence.
c. Gray and family will leave
Thursday for the west. They will
visit relatives in Kansas. and CoIora-
do. and will possibly visit the exrosi-
ton before returning home. Mrs.
Gray's father will accompany them rs
far rs his home In Clay Center. Kan
sas.
William Dennison and son have
good reason 10 feel proud Of the de-
licions maple syrup that they made
This wear. On W norn'sn.,'s f.rm
'" fine grove Of hard maple trees,
which they tapped. and when the Juice
was boiled down they had over TWEEN.