The Mankato free press., 1916-06-30
AFTERMATH ON VERNON
CENTER HOME COMING

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chair, he greatly enjoyed his little
outing and although he was pretty
tired after he got home, it did him
good and the next morning he was
feeling better than he had for several
weeks. His many friends and the
family feel as if he is now on the way
to regain his usual health and expect
him to celebrate many more natal
days. The coming home of his son-iu
law and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs Frank
Rich of Willow City, was glad
surprise to him.
! A big bran new shining merry-go-
round was put up on Main street in
the eastern part of the village, being
far enough from the tent, so it's noise
could not be heard. 1t was valuable
4 adjunct in entertaining the children
who were too young to enjoy the pro-
gram. No other devices of amusement
were allowed, there were no objec
tiohal places, or games of chance that
SO often abound at such times.
| photographer Snow of Mankato was
on the grounds Thursday and at the
clJse of the faternoon program, photo
gr aphed the crowd Kodaks were much
in evidence.
Over one hundred and fifty cars
were parked Thursday afternoon and
many more were in various parts Of
the town.
/ The Musical Numbers.
The musical numbers, both vocal
and instrumental, on the programs
were greatly enjoyed Thursday even
ing. Mrs. Lille Washburn Langer Of
S'Medina, n. D., who possesses a
beautiful voice, delighted everybody
by singing Spring Time and grace
fully responded to an encore
with Good Night. Mrs. LANCER
playing her own accompaniment.
Joseph Tallman and Miss Eleanor
! Quimby's songs captivated everybody.
Miss Quimby, who is girl OF only
fifteen years, possesses beautiful
sweet voice and her charming girlish
personalities and unaffected way, cap
tivated everybody. She certainly has
a promising future before her. A quar-
tet composed of F. w. Washburn, and
G.. M. Warren Of Vernon Center and
Joseph Tallman of Mankato and DIR.
II. T.. WarhaE OF Minneapolis, sang
q group of old songs, among which
were the "Old Folks at Home" which
was greatly appreciated and enjoyed.
The Sterling Mapleton Old Settlers
association loaned their new tent to
Vernon Center to be used at our Home
Coming. Neil Darroch bringing it over
and overseered in it's raising. This
Il lU ar
Cheers For President Barnes.
The Sterling band furnished the
music. A business meeting was held
in the tent at 1880 Thursday evening,
when it was decided to hold another
home coming next year in June. Three
hearty cheers were given to President
Barnes, which closed the first home
coming President Barnes thanked
each and everyone, who had in any
way helped to make the first home
coming a success. A rising vote OF
thanks was rendered Mr.. Tallman and
Joseph for the use of their grounds.
One of the happiest of the many
small gatherings that took place dur
ing the home coming days was the
one held in the tent Thursday after
noon from five until six, when twelve
ladies, whose acqltaintances were
made between the years OF 1877 and
1871 met to talk over and tell their
past experience and get acquainted
over again. Mrs. Loda Mobiles was
the first to be married and Mrs.
Georgette Tallnlan was the last. Three
of them had been married twice, one
was a widow, two had never married,
three were grandmothers. The names
of the ladies are: Lola Brewer Mobiles,
Hutchinson, Mimi, MarParette Knox,
Darling Of Worthington; Clara
Green Berry Davis of Mapleton; Hat
tie Barnes Gelason Washburn of Ver-
non Center; Minnie Pratt Richie Had
ley Mapleton; Lulu Barnes Rich of
Willow City, N. D.; Effie Robinson
Francis of Vernon Center; Georgette
Wilbut Tallman, MankatO; Loda Ken
dali Warren, Vernon Center; Addie
Warren Force, Clear Lake, S. D., M.
Vinette Babcock, Minneapolis F. May
of the meeting they drank to each
others health in glasses of punch with
the hope that they might meet again
at the Vernon Center home coming
next June.
Attorney G.. w. Champlin of Lake
Crystal gave an interesting talk, en-
dorsing home coming days and the
pleasure of renewing acquaintances
and friendship Attorney Champlin
has Travelled the United States from
coast to coast, spent some time in
Canada, Mexico and in all his travels
he found no place superior to this
vicinity. His remarks were well re-
ceived and greatly appreciated by the
audience.
J. j. Flachsenhar of MankatO, a
prime favorite among the Have Beens
who returned for the home coming,
held the attention of all during his
remarks Thursday afternoon. His re-
marks, though condensed. were
timely, to the point and well received.
Miss Mary Frances Kinney of Great
Falls, Mont, was guest of Miss May
Cornish this week and incidentally
attended the home coming. Miss Corn
ish and Moss Kinney were former
class mates at the Minnesota uni
versity.