The Mankato free press., 1917-02-02
Vernon Center
From Saturdays Daily.

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Richter and
little Jay departed on the four o'clock
train yesterday via of Mankato for
Mapleton, where they will remain un-
til the middle of February, when
they will return to Vernon to pack up
their household goods, to be shipped
to North Dakota, preparatory to their
going there by the first of March.
Fred Wilbur is in Rochester this
week for consultation with the Mayo's
staff in regard to his throat, his faith
er, Mr.. A. c.. Wilbur accompanied him.
A card received yesterday states
that he had had one examination and
that he was feeling some better than
when he left home.
The Ladies' Aid of the Methodist
church were entertained at the home
of Mrs. Godfrey Wentlandt Thurs
day afternoon, about forty ladies be-
ing present. Mrs. Pearl Rev, the
fourth vice president, who is in
charge of the January meetings pre-
sided. The literary part of the after
noon's program, was in memory OF
the poets birthday. The program
opened by the singing of America"
by the assembly, followed by scrip
ture and repeating in unison the
Lords prayer. Response to roll call
was with quotations from the poems
of Robert Burns. Mrs. Ida Lee and
Mrs. Amelia Johnson sang very
sweetly, GLOW Gently Sweet Alton" :"
Mesdames Just and Cooper gave a
short sketch of the poets life. The
program closed by singing "Auld Lang
Syne." The next meeting will be held
at the home of Mrs. Rob Sewers, Feb
ruary T. At this meeting we will have
our annual dinner, for members with
their husbands as guests. A big feed,
a short Lincoln program followed
by social hour. Every o n e
is anticipating the event with much
pleasure. Mrs. Nellie Cox, vice presi-
dent for January will be in charge OF
the program.
Mrs. r. E.. Fate and Keith are
spending the week end at Lake Crys-
tai.
DR.. T. G.. Clement was called out to
the Busby home yesterday to see
Laura Margaret, the little daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Arts Busby. Much
sickness is prevailing among the
children as well as grown ups.
Grandma Mertersdorf continues
very poorly, seemingly failing gradu-
ally.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gardie Mead were
passengers on the early train Wednes-
day for Rochester, the former for
consultation at the Mayo's clinic. the
latter to visit her sister Mrs. w. II.
Johnston, who expected to be able
to leave st. Mary's hospital the fol-
lowing day.
Mrs. Gene Frances is gaining daily
since her return from Rochester,
where she suffered an operation
about five weeks ago.
Mr.. Clifford Mead was visiting rela-
tives in Amboy the first of the week.
Mrs. Albert Halverson is recover
ing quite RAPIDLY this week, and all
hope she will soon fully regain her
health.
Frank Hartwick was called to AM
boy yesterday by the death OF his
little niece, who passed away after
an illness of several weeks Her all
menti was puzzling. Beside the local
physician, tCOCtol Deii VI
was called but nothing could be done.
r. J. Just and l.. G. Rev were visit
ors in the city yesterday.
The w. c. t. U. meets with Mrs.
Joe Robinson this afternoon. This
being "Dues Day." refreshments will
be served by Division 2, and social
hour enjoyed.
Miss MYRTLE Hartwick of Wabassa
has been a guest the past week of her
uncle Frank Hartwick and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. S. HEMINGWAY and
their children. and grandchildren and
great grandchildren go to Pleasant
Mounds. Saturday to help celebrate
their sons silver wedding day.
Mrs. Clara Guppy has returned
from a visit with her cousin Mrs. Mel
Thew in Mankato.