The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1916-06-09
St. Clair
from Thursdays Daily.
Beautiful Wedding Service.

A beautiful wedding service took
place at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Fields last Friday evening when
Rufus Sidney Jones and Nora Hattie
Coonshaw, both popular young people
of st. Clair were united in wedlock.
In the midst of host Of friends the
bride and groom were escorted into
the beautiful parlor which had been
decorated with dark shades. Miss
Bestman played the wedding march
after which Rev. Fred Kruse with
the assistance of Deacon G. A. Mason
performed the beautiful ring cere-
mony. Rev. Kruse with a few well
chosen words told the old, old story
of love with interdependence as a
key note. Master Eddie Kruse as
ring bearer. The ring, the gift of the
grOom'S father, was unique orna-
ment of skilled workmanship and such
as would grace the finger of the fair
est bride After the ceremony the
Black Diamond quartet sang several
popular selections. Light refresh
ments were then served by the young
women of the J. o. NJ. association.
The happy young couple plan to make
their home with the groom's father,
W. Thomas Williams Jones, until he
has filed upon a homestead near
Dickinson, N. D. The bride was the
recipient of many handsome gifts.
The brides mother, Mrs. Laura
Kruzina COonshaw, gave them a COW
and feather mattress which had been
in the family since the Civil war. The
community wishes the couple much
prosperity.
Public Reception.
A public reception in honor of
Louis Appel was given at the St.
Clair hall last Monday evening, when
nearly the entire populace took this
opportunity to express their sincere
regard for Mr. Appel and to wish him
success in his new field. The even
ing was spent in merry making in
which every one joined. Cards were
played, some danced. Late in the
evening buffet luncheon was served
This was followed by musical pro-
gram given by Miss Bestman, Leila
Fitzloff and Dr. Macbeth. Mr.. Appel
during the past four years has acted
as manager of the Botsford lumber
yard here, and during that time
through his business ability, integri-
ty and loyalty to his friends and ST.
Clair, he has won the friendship and
esteem of the community. Recog-
nized as one of the most efficient
yard managers of the Botsford COM
pany he was promoted to the man
agement of the yard at Redwood
Falls. ST.. Clair while reluctant to
loose Mr.. Appel as citizen, is glad
that he is meeting with success, and
extends to him it's sincerest wishes
Mr.. Appel will leave this week for
Redwood Falls.
Entertainment Success.
The entertainment given by the
young people of the Catholic church
on Tuesday evening was a success in
every way. "The Rustic Minstrel"
highly amusing sketch was well re-
ceived Vocal selections by d. M
Jones and Sidney Davies were very
popular numbers. Instrumental num-
bers were given by Misses Lena Best
man, e. Leila F'itzloff and Lauretta
Lynch. A delicious lunch was served
after the program and every one
voted Father O'Connor and his peo-
pie to be royal entertainers.
DR.. Joyce and a party of friends
from GAINESVILLE were over Tuesday
evening to attend the play at the
church hall.
The Hamm Brewing company Is
making extensive improvements on
the building occupied by S. NJ. Her
man. Laborers are now at work dig
ging and a full basement will be put
in. The partitions are also being TAX
m out between the two stores, MAX
ng it into one. Leo Hardware COM
many will remodel the plumbing and
additional fixtures installed up stairs
Steel ceiling for the lower rooms viii
greatly improve the building.
Mrs. Henry Thielman, Mrs. Arnold
md Jane Rasdall spent a few days
with relatives at Mankato last week.
Mrs. Robert Shostag was visitor