The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-04-27
Garden CITY.
From Wednesdays Daily.


Mcdonald was well attended, show
ing the esteem of her acquaintance
for their departed friend. The music
for the occasion was furnished D!
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. John and Mrs. j
G. Olmsted. The scripture USED py
MIR. Olmsted as foundation FOR MS
remarks, was found in 2 Corint mans
4:S-lS and the fifth chapter, verses
LIP. There was fine floral tribute
paid by different organizations ano
individuals. The relatives present
were the husband, Leland Mcdonald
Mrs. A. M. Kendall, Orville Melon
aid and wife, Lonnie Mcdonald, Mr.
and Mrs. Clifford Barnes, Lee Barnes
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Truax and A. Van
Deyort, the last three persons being
from Minneapolis and MI. and Mrs
James. sDwiggins of Spring Island
Mr. and Mrs. Dwiggins remained as
the guests of Mrs. Alice Cavett, un-
til Sunday. They have expressed es-
pecially their hearty appreciation for
the kindness shown in this deep sor-
row. The pall-bearers were Guy
Mendenhall, Claude Nelson, Lee
Barnes, Andrew Knutson, Orville Nc
Donald, and Lonnie Mcdonald: Mr..
and Mrs. Truax and Mr.. Van DeVort
returned to Minneapolis Friday
afternoon. Among the friends from
out of town were Mrs. Mason Hinson,
Mrs. Dolly Nelson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harris and William Schultz.
Clayton John came from Hastings
last week and it is d reported that
while here he will enlist in Company
H. of the guards. .H,t.
Mrs. ]. F. Osgood was Kato cal
Ter, Thursday.
Mrs. T. H. Croswell has been
seriously ill for some time but is
somewhat improved at present.
The net proceeds from the food
sale Saturday were about $1,000, all
articles being sold.
Mayo Chapman is at one OF the
navy training stations.
Mrs. J. J. Duffield visited friends
in Amboy Friday and Saturday.
C. ]. Vefald met with quite seri-
GUS experience in Mankato last
week, when his auto came into too
close touch with a street car, the
motorman on the car being William
Julian. Driving an auto certainly re-
quires constant attention. 3D..
A neat fence south of the Chris
tan church steps adds to the ap-
pearance of the grounds and also
protects the grass on the corner. 1t
is planned to plant vines along the
fence. , ,.ts..,-.
The goods for the mercantile COM
pany have been bought and the store
will soon be in operation in the
building occupied by Mrs. Mann and
family, pending the construction of
the new building. ..t 81. . &.
Mrs. Nettie Wilson has been en-
gagged in caring for Mrs. George
Richardson who has been quite sick.
Guy and Boyd Forrey are busy
these days tilling land, &c. .. BE-.
The attention of all readers is
called to May Is, when Mothers Day
and the anniversaries mentioned
last week will be observed, at the
Christian church, at 1890 in the
vice is promised to all who will avail
themselves of the privilege.
M. F. Crane is having w. H. H.
Conklin paper and varnish part Of
his house this week.
d. E. Crane was in town last Fri
day. attending a meeting Of the
County Fair board ~. .....
S. w. Buckles and family attended
church here Sunday morning and
had dinner at the V. A. Buckles
home. ..-..... S. ...
Prof. Knox and family of C1eve-
land spent Saturday and Sunday
with e. H. Hemsworth and family
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. Crane and Mrs.
Emeline Crane motored TO Mankato
Monday morning to take Kenneth
Mills back to school, ....
Fred Kendall is in a very serious
condition suffering from tubercular
peritonitis. ssa.. - -..... 81. -
The presidents meeting of the
study club will be entertained by the
president, Miss Valrah wood on
Wednesday afternoon.
6iCdt uuuueT VI people 1TOn
this vicinity, motored to Mankato
Monday afternoon to see the pa
triotic parade and were well pleased
with the demonstration.
There will be"a workers meeting
of those interested in the Christian
Sunday school at 2:30 Saturday
afternoon at the house of Mrs. E. w.
Olmsted. Your presence is desired.
Thurston John and Frank Thurs
ton drove to Lake Crystal, Monday
forenoon.
Wesley Wrightson and family
were callers here Sunday.
Frank Richardson and Ora Swan
are among those who are driving
new cars. ...s
William Bryson is having his
house finished and will have it wired
for electric lights.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. F. Goldenstar en-
tertained Paul and Ed Goldenstar
and wife over Sunday.
Albert Beer has rearranged the
barn on his premises and is using it
as a garage.
G. J. Olmsted attended part of
the state convention of Sunday
schools last week. 1t was the Great
est Sunday school convention ever
held in the state. He also witnessed
the Datriotic parade in MinneanoIis