The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-23
VERNON IN BRIGHTEST
GARMENT FOR Event
From Thursdays Daily.

home coming decorating committee
wish to impress upon the local pub
lie that they must have cooperation
if their part of the work is to be a
success. They would like the owners
of all cars present, June Fl and %
to be liberal and original in the dec
Grating of same, also they wish to
request every business man in Ver-
non to decorate their place of buSf-
ness for this occasion, and that each
family to see that their home is
decorated. There are no set rules
laid down as to method of decorat-
ing, but each one is left free to fol-
low the dictates of their own fancy,
simply something to give the village
a honey and festive appearance.
One pleasant feature of the occasion
will be a rest tent, uniquely deco
rated and furnished with tables,
chairs, touches, etc., where those
who are weary may find pleasant
place to rest, or to enjoy a little
quiet chat. Another feature, both
novel and interesting will be reg
istering tree" where guests, visitors
and home folks are requested to
register Everyone is requested to
visit this registering tree which
will be gaily decorated and in close
proximity to the big tent, as the
names will be preserved for future
references. Solomon in the height of
his glory was not arrayed more gor-
geously Or beautifully than will be
the big tent, where the indoor pro-
grams Will be held. A half dozen or
more large American flags and my
riads of small ones and yards and
yards of bunting, banners, pennants,
which will resemble the auditorium
at Chicago, during the recent con-
vention.
Mrs. Porte~, R. G. Champlin and
A. C. Halvorson have improved
their residences by repainting the
exteriors.
Pleasant Mothers Meeting.
Last FRIDAY afternoon local w. c.
T. U. held very pleasant Mothers
meeting ct the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lee Coy n South Vernon about
thirty 'adio" were present, beside
several ""ntlemen who, though not
present during the meeting royalty did
thoir nart during refreshment period.
After short business session by
the president, Mrs. A. C. Wilbur,
the meeting was turned over to Mrs.
w. d. Ramo, who had the program
in charge. The program opened with
a temperance hymn Victory" in
which all Joined. This was followed
by short talk by Mrs. Leafie War
rem upon Mrs. Mary Wood Aliens
leaflet, Our Little Living Interroga-
ton Points," Mrs. Julia Force fol-
lowed by reading entitled. "The
Lure of tho Streets" which con-
tanned much food for thought for
parents. Mrs Rambo and Miss Lille
Halversor thon sang that beautiful
dret "Notofy Knows But Mother" A
talk on purity" by Mrs. Eastman
showed deep interest in and study
of this I'll Important subject. The
leader, Mrs Rambo, gave us some
very good thoughts in regard to the
influence Of reading matter of the
home upon the character of the boys
and girls within it. Mrs. F. R. Lowell
told of some of the most interesting
things she learned while in attend
ance at the meeting of the Fedora
ton of the Woman's clubs in Fair
mont recently. A solo dedicated to
the national congress. of mothers
was most beautifully sang by Mrs.
r. E. Fate, accompanied by Miss
Gladys Cooper on the piano, which
ended the program. The hostess
served delicious ice cream, cake and
hot coffee, wnlcn apparently was en-
joyed by all. Mrs. Cox was assisted
in the serving by Division No. 4.
Mrc tot old frinndS
of the host and hostess, from Lincoln,
were present.
Bert Wilson and the Misses Lois
Clough and Liza Wilson of Garden
City motored to Vernon Tuesday aft
ernoon and were guests at the home
of G. M. Warren for supper. Mr.. Will
son and sister leave next Monday
morning via auto route for Eye Brow,
Sask. They will stop at all import
ant places on the way and visit rela-
tives and friends in several places.
They are looking forward to the
trip with delightful anticipations,
which it is hoped may be fulfilled.
William Conklin of Garden City
was a Vernon business caller today.
Sidney Pope spent from Saturday
morning until the following Monday
evening in Minneapolis, where he
went to purchase some registered
Holstein cattle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Proehl and
son, and Mrs. Lillian Barnes and
Miss Orlena Barnes motored over
from Mapleton Sunday afternoon and
called on relatives at the homes of
F. H. Barnes and E. w. Washburn.
Home Coming Week Away.s
Vernon Center's home coming is
only week away and already the
clans from distant states have
started for their come back to the
old home town. A dozen or more
will reach here by Saturday evening
Vernonites are working over time to
have everything in readiness for the
guests. The various committees are
engaged in a friendly rival, each de-
termined that his particular depart
ment shall be handled best, but all
working in unison, not a jar or a
jolt among the fifty or more persons
on the various committees. From
now on the publicity entertainment
and decorating committees will be
especially busy. The weather man by
virtue of his office is at the head of
every committee and has put his
stamp of approval flair weather" on
everything connected with the home