The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-16

feet, caught with lilies of the valley.
A beautiful diamond and pearl lava
here, the gift of the groom, was also
worn by the bride. Her bouquet was
shower of roses and lilies of the
valley. The bridesmaid wore a dainty
gown of pink Georgette crepe over
net and carried pink roses. Following
the ceremony reception was held
and the many handsome wedding
gifts were admired Mrs. Charles K.
Mayer and Mrs Dave Pugh presided
IN the dining room, and were assisted
by Misses Xenia and Filing Mellgren,
Jessie Prouse, and Anna Swanson of
Minneapolis. Misses Rene Babcock
and Madeline Wilcox were ushers.
The bride and groom left on the
afternoon train for an extended we'd
ding trip. The bride wore a travelling
suit of grey silk poplin, with hat to
match After August Mr. and Mrs.
Wilcox will be at home at 219 Mar
shall street. uu
Shower for Brides,
| Lake Crystal Union: Misses Prit-
chard and Clarke entertained at the
nome ofhthe former Monday evening,
June 3 in honor of Misses Minnie
Hanson, tnow Mrs. DIV. Schere) Edna
Martinson, Edith Upson and Clara
! scout. nj a & ii,
| The rooms were beautiful with a
I profusion of mocassin flowers. The
brides-elect were seated in the
library beneath large palms, where
!
recipe book in which each invited
guest had pasted her favorite recipe.
Selections on the piano and Vic
trola were played during the even
ing, and flower romance solved.
All departed at late hour with
best wishes for the honored guests
and thanking the hostesses for a most
ENJOYABLE evening" :.
Meeting of w. c. To.
The Central WG'C. T. U. met at
the home of Mrs. r, H. Foley yester-
day afternoon, a good attendance be-
ing present The meeting opened with
scripture reading by the president,
after which the business meeting
opened and general business was
transacted. A committee was appoint
ed for relief work consisting of Mrs.
Andrew Swenson, Mrs. W. Craver,
| Mrs. G. Larffm. The meeting was
then turned over to Mrs. NJ. G. Thew,
who gave the report of the district
convention at Vernon Center. Her
report was greatly enjoyed by all.
After this a social hour was enjoyed
by all present
Pleasant Surprise Event.
| Miss Appolonia Wagner was the
guest of honor atOa pleasant surprise
party last evening, the affair being
held at her home on North Sixth
street, and being linen shower in
hohor of her approaching marriage
which will take place the latter part
of this month The time was spent
in playing five hundred, there being
| five tables of players. Head honors
were won by Miss Sadie Sanger, and
j foot honors by Mrs. Frank Busch
MANY handsome gifts were presented
to Miss Wagner by her friends, and
the party was brought to a close by
! the serving of dainty lunch.
T. S. Wilcox of Kasota was bust
ness caller in the city.
A. F., Schippel spent the afternoon
on business at Nicollet.
Mrs. O. Olson of Walnut Grove was
a shopper in the city today.
F. w. Boesch of Amboy was bust
ness caller in the city today.
Sheriff August Olson of st. Peter
was in the city on business yesterday
Miss Sadie Eaton spent yesterday
at Mapleton attending the ball game.
Attorney H. l.. Schmitt of Minneap-
oils was in the city on business to-
day.
Mr. and Mrs Louis Provincial, who
lwere guests at the home of the lat
+, ter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs Mic Thil-
Hill City, Mimi.
/ Gertrude Brabender of Adrian has
enrolled as student at summer
! school.
! o. W. Walker left for the twin
cities today to attend to business
matters.
Henry Kraus and Dan Bowen OF
Vernon Center transacted business in
the city today. -,
DR.. and Mrs. j. F. Stout spent two
days in the cities last week, returning
home Saturday.
| Mrs. L. Latino of Morton, Mimi. is
receiving medical treatment at I'M
manuel hospital.
Miss Mamie Stout returned home
from Faribault, where she had been
visiting for a few days.
N. P. Hickcox, representing the w.
F. Mott company of Minneapolis, was
in the city calling on trade today
DR.. and Mrs ]. F. Stout will spend
two days at Austin next week, and
while there will attend the Chautau-
qua.
Dr. J. F. Stout left yesterday morn
ing for his district work and will be
gone about two weeks before return
/ ing home.
H. B. Perrin, Henry R. Case and
Joseph Tallman motored to Mapleton
yesterday and attended the old set
/ tiers picnic.
| James X. Anderson returned to his
home in Chicago today after visit